Chapter 10: The end of the clans...

DISCLAMIER:

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Wolfpaw followed Stormpaw as they searched the clearing for the other clan apprentices. Songpaw and Swiftpaw were following along with Dewpaw, Amberpaw and Snowpaw. Eventually they found the apprentices, having a contest. Wolfpaw sat down to watch but wasn't focused on the competing cats. He was fretting over Ravenpaw. Is she ok? Oh please Starclan let her be ok... he looked over to where the medicine cats were treating her, he noticed only Jayfeather was missing now so hopefully she was fine.. or.. she was dead. He took a glance at his sister, she too was looking at the completion with blank eyes. Swiftpaw was Ravenpaw's best friend, if anything ever happened to her Wolfpaw didn't want to think how his sister would react. Suddenly she felt a tail brush his back and he turned around to see a black thunderclan apprentice with deep green eyes staring at him. "Ravenpaw!" Wolfpaw purred and he gave her a quick lick on the ear. Ravenpaw purred and rubbed her muzzle against Swiftpaw's who's green eyes were full of hope, the darkness faded.

"Are you ok?" Wolfpaw asked, concerned. Ravenpaw nodded and sat beside him.

"What's going on?" she asked quietly.

Wolfpaw tilted his head, why was she so quiet? "They're having a competition, and why are you so quiet?"

Ravenpaw rubbed her head with one paw. "My head hurts slightly."

"So, you're the thunderclan apprentices huh?" A white she cat with blue eyes padded up to the thunderclan group. "There's alot of you! I'm Frostpaw by the way, I'm the shadowclan medicine cat apprentice."

"Hi" mewed Stormpaw. "Shouldn't you be with the medicine cats?"

Frostpaw looked confused then suddenly ran off to the medicine cats. "Fair enough" Ravenpaw growled.

A fluffy cream coloured tom ran up to the group of startled Thunderclan apprentices. "Hi, were having a running competition, anyone want to join? I'm Rainpaw from Darkclan by the way."

All the thunderclan apprentices grinned at Swiftpaw who rolled her eyes. "Fine. I'll do it." This was followed by cheers from her companions.

All the apprentices gathered in a line from the start to the finish of the race. Dewpaw was announcing who was competing. "For thunderclan, we have Swiftpaw!"

The thunderclan apprentices cheered. Ravenpaw the loudest. "GO SWIFTY!"

"For Riverclan we have Streampaw!" he gestured to a grey dappled tom. There was only one Riverclan apprentice so the cheer was very quiet.

"For windclan we have... no one.. cause they seem to have no apprentices..." this was followed by laughter from all the other clan apprentices.

"For Shadowclan we have Mistpaw!" Mistpaw was a blue coloured she cat with yellow eyes.

"Finally for Darkclan we have Mysticpaw!" Wolfpaw narrowed his eyes at Mysticpaw, he was long legged and had a short black pelt, bright amber eyes and a white tipped tail. He flicked his tail arrogantly as the Darkclan apprentices cheered.

"Who do I have to compete heh? Fat Riverclan, cowardly Shadowclan and dopey Thunderclan?"

Go on Swiftpaw, show that piece of dung what you've got...

"Three... two...one!" Shouted Dewpaw, and the four apprentices rushed forward.

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Swiftpaw leapt forward, her legs pumping, her blood filling her veins, she outstretched her claws. She felt herself pick up speed and she tried not to strain her recently pulled muscle. She was behind Mysticpaw, who was streaming ahead, his windclan blood doing him a favour, but he wasn't against an thunderclan apprentice, he was against Swiftpaw. She moved her legs faster, picking up speed, her strides became longer and more confident, she barely panted. She tore past Mysticpaw easily, his amber eyes rounding in shock, Swiftpaw narrowed her green orbs and increased speed, she was at her normal speed around other cats, she didn't want to seem too fast. She crossed the line easily with Mysticpaw about three tail lengths behind her. Then came shadowclan, and then came Streampaw, panting heavily. "THUNDERCLAN WINS!" yowled Dewpaw.

Mysticpaw dipped his head to Swiftpaw in respect. "Good race. You're sure fast, I guess Thunderclan is better than I expected."

Swiftpaw nodded and padded over to Ravenpaw who's green eyes were bright in glee. "That was AWESOME!"

Swiftpaw ducked her head in embarrassment. She was about to reply when Bramblestar yowled from the great oak. "Let the gathering begin!"

The thunderclan apprentices ran over to the warriors and settled down to listen. Swiftpaw pricked her ears ready to hear what the leaders were about to say.

Instead of Blackstar, Rowanclaw rose on the branch. "We are deeply saddened to report the death of Blackstar, he was a brave and noble leader and spent all his nine lives defending Shadowclan. He died of a snake bite and is now with our warrior ancestors. I am now Rowanstar, and I have received my nine lives from Starclan."

"ROWANSTAR! ROWANSTAR!" chanted the clans.

"We are pleased to report Toadfoot is our deputy and Littlecloud has an apprentice, Frostpaw."

"Toadfoot! Frostpaw!"

"Also we have two new apprentices, Puddlepaw and Mistpaw. Dawnpelt is expecting Scorchfur's kits, Shadowclan prospers."

"Puddlepaw! Mistpaw! Dawnpelt!" Swiftpaw noticed that Tigerheart chanted Dawnpelt's name the loudest.

Next Onestar rose. "We have two new warriors, Whiskerwing and Boulderpath."

"Whiskerwing! Boulderpath!"

"Windclan is well, the rabbits run in large numbers."

"Then why don't you have any apprentices?!" called up a Darkclan cat.

Onestar narrowed his eyes but ignored the comment. Next it was Mistystar. "We have three new warriors, Trouttail, Mossydawn, and Rushfire."

"We also have two new apprentices, Streampaw, and Hazelpaw." The clans again chanted the names.

Then it was Thunderclan's turn. "We are deeply saddened by the death of Blackstar but wish Shadowclan's new leader well. "Briarlight has been appointed medicine cat assistant, and now has a permanent position in thunderclan!"

"Briarlight! Briarlight!" Swiftpaw felt warm that the crippled she cat finally had a place, she had grown popular due to her bravery and courage.

"Also we have seven new apprentices, Swiftpaw, Wolfpaw, Ravenpaw, Stormpaw, Blackpaw, Songpaw and Foxpaw. We also are pleased to report that Cherryleaf is expecting Bumblestripe's kits."

As the clan shouted their names Swiftpaw puffed out her chest, trying to remain calm under all the stares. Finally the glares faded and Bramblestar finished his report.

"Thunderclan is growing strong."

Breezestar leapt up now, his black pelt glistening healthily in the bright moonlight. "Darkclan has seen many changes in the past moon. My kits Mysticpaw, Nightpaw and Swallowpaw are now apprentices along with Clawpaw and Rainpaw."

The clans chanted the names but not as eagerly this time. "What's with all these rouges you've brought with you?!" shouted one cat from Riverclan.

Breezestar grinned and puffed out his chest. "I am pleased to report that Darkclan is growing in number, we have recruited rouges from outside the clans and have taught them our ways, they are now warriors and apprentices of Darkclan. Blackspots, Scarpelt, Lightshadow, Dawneyes, Dogfang, Frostleaf, Featherpaw and Redpaw are now fully trained warriors, we admire their determination and dedication to train to become the best they can for their clan. We also have other cats back at our camp who are still training."

"Can your territory support this amount of cats?" hissed Bramblestar.

Breezestar nodded. "Excellent question Bramblestar, one that we do not know yet, only time will tell until we know the outcome of these remarkable cat's presence in Darkclan."

"You'd better not pull that traitorous trick you did last time Breezestar. My deputy almost died because of that torture you put him through."

"Exactly, I'm lucky to be alive!" Spat Rowanstar.

Breezestar shook his head. "Dumb, stupid leaders... don't you see? Darkclan is strong now, we have enough cats to rip all yours apart. We don't need smart plans, we have enough cats to turn your clans into crowfood."

Bramblestar leapt to his paws, his spine fur rising. "How dare you openly speak of waging war with my clan!."

Breezestar laughed and spat at Bramblestar. "Oh, not war Bramblestar, that implies that each side has a chance of winning."

Bramblestar growled. "Just be careful who you make your enemy Breezestar."

Breezestar shrugged. "I cannot help it if I need to care for my clan. Can I? If Darkclan needs territory... we will take it by force..."

It was so silent all the cats heard a single drop of rain, followed by many more. All the clans were silent in shocked speechlessness. "The gathering is at an end." Snarled Bramblestar, he then leapt down from the tree and gathered Thunderclan with a quick sweep of his tail. The moon was hidden by clouds, it was clear Starclan disagreed with Breezestar's threat.

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Ravenpaw gasped at Breezestar as he made his final threat. The leader was insane! Ravenpaw risked a look into the Darkclan leader's mind, she wasn't sure how to do it though. She stared at Breezestar and imagined a entrance, soon she found herself in his mind. Breezestar was in a battle with hundreds of Darkclan cats by his side, he grabbed a Thunderclan cat and snapped it's neck, he then found Bramblestar and got him in a throat lock, the thunderclan leader begged him to stop but Breezestar simply snapped his neck. A large dark tabby tom padded beside Breezestar, he purred and dipped his head to the Darkclan leader. "Breezestar, the dark forest honours you. Now, take over the clans!"

Ravenpaw was thrown back into reality. She shivered at what she had just seen. The end of thunderclan...the end of all the clans...

So, it looks like Thunderclan is in for a nasty ride, with Darkclan huge now, it seems the tables have been turned. Not to mention the fact that Blackpaw and Foxpaw and Nightpaw (Brokenstar you haven't really seen him yet but you will when he gets older) are growing up, and when they're warriors will be when the real trouble starts.

Also you've met some new characters today, Mysticpaw! He will be quite a main character later on :D YAYZ!

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