Chapter 23: It's Called Cheating
Breezestar led his clan through the fern covered forest. He hated Thunderclan territory, he couldn't see the stars above him. Then again, he didn't want to see the stars, the dark forest would think he was turning soft. Tigerstar in his head would soon give him a snappy shout. They tried to creep as quiet as possible. However, the brambles that wrapped around his small paws disagreed with that idea. "You know the plan. Find that cat, we will knock him out, bring him to the island and then, we make our bargain!" He whispered quietly.
"What about shadowclan?" whispered Ratscar.
Breezestar grinned evilly "Once we have our Thunderclan bargain, you will lead the attack on Shadowclan. Pick whoever you want. I thought you might enjoy leading the attack on Shadowclan."
Ratscar nodded. "Very much so leader. Thanks"
Breezestar was about to give out further orders when a familiar yowl called out. "THUNDERCLAN! ATTACK!"
Lionblaze, Toadstep, Ivypool, Dustpelt, Cloudtail, Brackenfur, Foxleap, Berrynose and Birchfall all leaped out of their hiding places, Lionblaze roared at the top of his voice. He leaped at Ratscar knowing he didn't want any of his clanmates facing the strong fighter. The brown tom hissed at him with disgusting yellow teeth. Lionblaze slashed a paw at the traitor and slashed his face with a long scratch, blood started dripping down the brown tom's face. Lionblaze knew he was winning, the tom could no longer see properly, the blood was in his eyes. Lionblaze grinned, a faint moment of triumph. He saw out the corner of his eye, Ivypool wrestling with Hollowflight, the she cat was whirlwind of claws and teeth, nipping Hollowflight's legs and slashing his back with precise claws.
Lionblaze looked around at the mess, scanning for Breezepelt and Ratscar, who seemed to have sneaked away. Lionblaze sprinted over to help Foxleap who was being overpowered by Harespring and Furzepelt. Lionblaze chomped down on Harespring's tail, making the brown and white warrior howl with pain. Harespring turned and ran deeper into the forest, escaping Lionblaze's fury.
Lionblaze knew he had no scratches, in fact Thunderclan was doing well despite being outnumbered. Cloudtail was raking his claws down Icewing's forelegs, Brackenfur swiped Thornclaw hard with claws unsheathed. However, Ivypool was being cornered by Blossomfall and Applefur. Lionblaze realised with horror that all the Thunderclan exiles were completely loyal to their new clan.
Ivypool in vain tried to swipe her front paws at both cats, skilfully standing on her back paws. The two cats stalked closer, hitting her with claws outstretched. Then without warning Blossomfall leaped on her, taking her to the ground. Blossomfall dug her claws into Ivypool's pelt. To Ivypool's despair, she let out a cry of pain when Applefur dragged her claws down her side. The two she cats were toying with her. Ivypool felt extremely weak, and angrily tried to stay conscious when black dots filled her vision. "Good bye, Ivypool, maybe I won't have to compete with your pretty little face anymore." Blossomfall snarled. She unsheathed her claws and raised her paw. Ivypool with a jolt realised that she was going to deal the death blow. Ivypool looked up at Blossomfall's claws, glinting in the moonlight. Suddenly, the weight of Blossomfall and Applefur was taken off of her. Ivypool stared wide eyed when Tigerheart gave Blossomfall a blow that knocked her backwards. Applefur hissed at the brown tom and tried to scratch him, but the huge warrior was too quick, he dodged sideways and gave Applefur a long scratch. The dappled she cat hissed at him then ran off to face another opponent. Tigerheart then glared at Blossomfall who hadn't given up yet. "Traitor!" hissed Blossomfall.
Tigerheart glared at her, his amber eyes looking deadly. "No one...hurts...Dovewing's sister.."
Blossomfall looked at Tigerheart with disbelief. "What?! You.. and Dovewing?" she laughed. "Don't you realise she's with Bumblestripe now?"
Tigerheart angry stance turned to hopelessness. He looked at the ground. Blossomfall's mocking glare turned into one of sympathy. "You still love her though don't you?"
Tigerheart looked up. "Always" he whispered "Now get out." He hissed. Unsheathing his claws. Blossomfall gave a final glare at Ivypool and then ran off into the rest of the battle. When Blossomfall was gone Tigerheart walked up to Ivypool. "Are you okay?" He asked. Ivypool looked down at her pelt, it was covered in blood. "I'm not sure..." Ivypool sighed. She tried to get up, but the blood was too insistent and started flowing out more.
Breezestar scanned the battle field, judging the progress of his warriors. Blossomfall had a deep scratch on her side, but she wasn't giving up, she was currently tackling Berrynose to the ground. Harespring was chasing Dustpelt, out pacing the older warrior, he swiped at his legs, knocking down the warrior. His cats were doing well. Good, you have a strong group of warriors, however if Thunderclan sends in a extra patrol you're dead. Breezestar recognised Tigerstar's experienced voice.
You're right, I have better get what I came for... Breezestar replied to the consciousness in his head.
Breezestar flicked his tail to Ratscar, Nightcloud and Blossomfall. They ran over to him. "Come on, it's time to get what we came for..."
Lionblaze looked around, Thunderclan was losing. His clanmates were fighting to the rules of the warrior code, where as Darkclan were attempting death blows on many occasions. He realised they needed back up. Lionblaze decided he was the fittest cat, he would run to camp for reinforcements.
Lionblaze pelted down the slope to the camp, his legs going as fast as they would allow him, he was almost at the camp. When suddenly he was knocked off his paws. Lionblaze looked up at his attacker. He had been knocked into a tree trunk and felt dizzy. As his vision cleared he made out the black, skinny frame of Breezepelt. "Bre-Breezepelt!" Lionblaze spat.
His windclan half brother grinned. Lionblaze looked behind him, there was Nightcloud, Blossomfall and Ratscar. Lionblaze jumped up and arched his back, hissing. He fluffed out his fur to look more formidable. His mock attempt of looking more scary failed. Breezepelt hissed at Lionblaze. "Its Breezestar!" he yowled and slashed Lionblaze across the face with long claws. Blood started filling his vision. Lionblaze growled and leapt onto Breezestar. However Ratscar clawed his side, Blossomfall sliced his ear and Nightcloud slashed at his back. Breezestar slid out from under him and sliced his legs. Lionblaze tried to fight back, pointing blows at the dodging cats, but it was in vain. He was too outnumbered. "Don't kill him, we need him." Breezestar growled. Lionblaze didn't feel weak though. His powers were on his side and he kept aiming blows at the attacking cats. He managed to hit them sometimes, being rewarded by the splatter of blood. Blossomfall yowled at Breezestar "We can't manage to wound him badly!"
Breezestar growled. "I'll fix that!" With a yowl he leapt into Lionblaze and knocked him into a tree with the collision. Lionblaze was winded, all the air knocked out of him. Breezestar laughed then knocked him down with a blow to the head, it didn't scratch but it rattled Lionblaze's brain. Lionblaze, dazed, tried to hit Breezestar with outstretched claws. Breezestar dogged them and pulled Lionblaze's legs out from under him. Lionblaze fell, with a gasp he realised what Breezestar had done, he pulled out his legs from under him, right next to the camp. Where the camp wall was. Lionblaze fell the huge drop with a yowl of terror, he fell down, tumbling down on the hard rocks. Hitting him in various places. Lionblaze yowled in pain when his head came into contact with a sharp rock. He landed. All the air was gone from Lionblaze, he felt blood pour out from his head. He saw the cats left in camp look at him with undisguised horror, and heard Cinderheart call his name desperately as his vision faded to black.
Is it me, or do I make the characters faint alot? Lol! Anyway, more is to come, and since as I am writing this I am going to do the next chapter directly after so probably you can just go on the next chapter now (yay!)
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