So sorry this wasn't up sooner! I hate being sick, and I only had enough energy to write Dangerous. This alliance took me literally 2 1/2 hours. Meh!

Alliances

(No description for already known cats)

Thunderclan:

Leader: Duskstar

Deputy: Darkfoot

Medicine cat: Lilysong

Warriors:

Ivorytail

Redfur

Sharptooth

Darkfoot

Smoketooth

Adderfang

Cloverleap

Foxtail

Amberclaw

Honeyheart

Willowfur

Queens:

Lightfoot

Spottedbelly

Apprentices:

Kits:

Ashkit-a grey tom kit with green eyes

Breezekit- a white she-kit with grey spots on her back and white, light grey, and dark grey striped tail, light amber eyes

Sandkit- a light orange she-kit, bright green eyes

Elders:

Shywing

Eclipseclaw

Riverclan:

Leader: Silentstar

Deputy: Brokenwhisker

Medicine cat: Ripplestep

Warriors:

Wolfcall- short gray fur
and blue eyes

Streamfur- long silver tabby fur
and dark hazel eyes

Cloudyeyes- blind white tom, blue eyes

Swiftsmoke- short silver fur, blue eyes

Gingerflight- ginger she, amber eyes

Mistfeather- white she, yellow eyes

Tanglefang- calico tom, blue eyes

Queens:

Honeyyowl- long bright orange tabby fur
and bright amber eyes

Apprentices:

Whitepaw- white she-cat, green eyes

Owlpaw- brown tom, yellow eyes

Toadpaw- black tom, green eyes, described as very eager and 'bouncy'

Kits:

Flashkit- cream colored tom, brown eyes

Oakkit- brown she-cat, amber eyes

Frostkit- white tom, blue eyes

Elders:

Silverwish

Riverspots- brown tom with small white patches, soft blue eyes

Shadowclan:

Leader: Echostar

Deputy: Tawnydrop

Medicine cat: Darkwing

Warriors:

Shortheart- short gray fur, light amber eyes, short legs

Winternose- soft silver fur, amber eyes

Hazelwing- soft silver tabby fur, stormy hazel eyes

Hawkeye

Rainwhisper

Larkstripe

Queens:

Blazecloud- soft snowy white fur
and dark yellow eyes

Dovesnow- fluffy brown fur
and ice blue eyes

Brindlepelt- brown she, calm blue eyes

Apprentices:

Lizardpaw

Whisperpaw- tiny, white she-cat, blue eyes

Pinepaw- rusty-brown tom, green 'pine-needle-colored' eyes

Marshpaw- brown tabby striped tom, amber eyes

Cherrypaw- rosy she-kit, amber eyes

Sharppaw- grey tom with blue eyes, long claws

Pouncepaw- white tom, brown eyes

Kits:

Goldkit- fluffy bright golden fur
and stormy green eyes

Tallkit- long legged, orange tom with green eyes

Barkkit- brown she-kit with amber eyes

Elders:

Buzzardfur- black tom with balding patches of erratic fur and amber eyes

Cinderbreath- grey she-cat with yellow eyes and missing a few teeth

Windclan:

Leader: Gorsestar

Deputy: Spiderpelt

Medicine cat: Specklerain

Warriors:

Fawnstep

Sagebreeze

Steathstep

Rabbitfoot

Blackear

Yellowfoot

Queens:

Amberstream

Lightleaf- cream colored she with green eyes

Apprentices:

Rockpaw-grey tom with blue eyes

Cheetahpaw- yellow tom with faint black/grey spots, brown eyes

Scarpaw- a well-scarred silver tom with dark amber eyes, torn ear, scars run down his sides and hind legs b/c he barely lived after a fox attack

Halfpaw- a grey Manx she with blue eyes

Kits:

Eaglekit- thick brown fur, dark amber eyes

Flamekit- bright orange she with blue eyes

Bushykit- a very fluffy black tom with teal eyes

Brightkit- short dark brown tabby fur, dark yellow eyes

Elders:

Tornheart- soft white fur, dark yellow eyes, his muzzle bears many scars, giving it a torn appearance

Frozensoul- short white fur, icy blue eyes, extremely grumpy, said to once deny Starclan's existence as an apprentice

Bloodclan (you guys know what they look like by now):

Leader: Shard

Deputy: Chill

Medicine cat: Lunaclaw

Elite Warriors:

Ripple

Silver

Eclipse

Russet

Cinder

Bracken

Sand

Warriors:

Colddusk

Flamewhisper

Duskpatch

Duskraven

Twilightwhisper

Tanglewhisper

Duskowl

Dusktiger

Apprentices:

Shatterbreeze

Dewclaw

Blazeclaw

Ridgebreeze

Kestrelbreeze

Stoneclaw

Mistbreeze

Swiftbreeze

Ravenbreeze

Wolfclaw

Lynxbreeze

Sunclaw

Robinbreeze

Scarletbreeze

Star- shadow black tom, bright golden eyes, left front paw and right back paw a golden-and-white mottle, golden stars scattered across his pelt, has a flaming pelt ability

Kits: N/A

OMG! That took forever! I hate doing Alliances! Too much typing! Then again, I've written this whole story so far…whatever. Here's the next chapter!

Chapter 20: The Cat-of-Star's Plan

In the fluffy clearing of low-flying clouds, starry cats gathered. Their eyes shine like stars, and their pelts glow with a strange light, which makes them look like they have stars in their fur. Frost sparkles at their paws and glitters in their eyes. Their pelts shine like ice and carry all the scents of the seasons: the tang of Leaf-bare, the green scent of Greenleaf, the musk of Leaf-fall, and the sweet blossom of New leaf. They all faced a large, tall, light-grey rock that seemed to touch the higher clouds. They called this Cloudrock. On top stood the earlier leaders of clans: There was Steathstar, a former Shadowclan leader, whose black pelt and dark blue eyes made him one of the greatest hunters in Clan history. Mudstar, a brown tom with hazel eyes, was a former Riverclan leader. Fallenstar and Sparrowstar sat side by side, Sparrowstar looking distressed and forlorn. The Windclan leader, Icestar, a white tom known for his cruelty and sternness, talked to his deputy, Goldstar, a golden-furred she.

A yowl sounded out, and every cat quieted, turning their attention onto the Cloudrock, where Steathstar stood.

"Cats of Starclan. Troubling times are ahead of us. The Dark Forest has brought a fifth clan into our territories. After sending in one of our spies into to learn of their next plan, she has not returned for many moons now. I fear she has either been captured or betrayed us."

Gasps and murmurs of discomfort and worry filled the leader's ears. He flicked his tail for silence once more. "However," he continued, "the clans rely on our wisdom and courage to help them overcome the dark forces."

"How would you know, Steathstar? Last I heard, your clan was allies with that clan of filthy blood cats." A cat hissed. Eyes turned toward a bristling Icestar.

"May I remind you, your clan did too. Last I heard, they have betrayed their ancestors for their revenge on Riverclan. At least Shadowclan keeps faith in their ancestors and is conflicted about it."

Goldstar snarled. "Why you little-"

"Hey! Let us not act like our living relatives. Keep the peace here." Fallenstar meowed.

"She is right. We must act civil. I propose we all visit our clans and speak to them. Maybe the direct words will calm them and put them on the right path. All in favor?" Mudstar said.

Several tails rose up. Fallenstar nodded. "Then it is agreed. Let the leaders depart for a short time." And with that, the cats on Cloudrock vanished into the cool nighttime air.

Soon, the leaders reappeared, with varied expressions; some of anger, some of satisfaction. The only cat that wasn't back was Steathstar. Fallenstar was about to ask where he was, when he appeared.

"Murder! Cats have been killed! Gorsestar has killed Echostar!"

He then launched into his story.

...

Steathstar landed quietly at the edge of his camp. Taking a deep breath, he silently bounded in. Cats were gathered in the clearing, sharing tongues. It was the best time, when the cool night air brought the cats smelling of pine and marsh together.

Steathstar watched as Echostar whispered something to Tawnydrop. She nodded, and he padded out of camp. Curiosity rose inside the Starclan cat and Steathstar followed.

Soon, Echostar came to a very small clearing. Four other cats joined him. He recognized Darkshard and Gorsestar with his deputy, Spiderpelt, but not the ginger she with several scratches that bled.

"This better work, Echostar. I want my daughter back." Darkshard growled.

"Oh, I'm sure they'll be convinced. Gorsestar, do you have the prey?"

Gorsestar and Spiderpelt went into the bush, dragging six pieces out as he returned.

"Perfect. Let's go." Gorsestar grabbed the rabbits, and Darkshard and Echostar went on either side of the she. They slowly padded toward Fourtrees, with their unknown starry guest close behind.

Duskstar and Silentstar waited in the dark clearing. They were silent as they observed the ginger she. Duskstar seemed quietly enraged. Spiderpelt put down her prey, dipped her head to the leaders, and then took off toward Windclan territory.

"Please, eat. We offer some prey, then we'll talk about our trade." Darkshard said.

Gorsestar grabbed two rabbits, setting them in front of the two leaders. Duskstar started to eat, but Silentstar shook her head. "No, thanks."

"I insist. Better to not let the prey go to waste." Gorsestar said calmly.

"I give my portion to Thunderclan."

Duskstar licked his whiskers, nodding to Silentstar. "Now," he said, "this proposition."

"Of course. We give Dawnface back to you, along with the prey and the other queens, in exchange for the captured."

Duskstar flicked his ear, thinking. Silentstar narrowed her eyes at the cats. The others regarded the two cats calmly.

Finally, Duskstar spoke. "Unfortunately, I will have to decline."

"No!" cried out Dawnface, before receiving a blow to the head. She collapsed into the dirt, stunned.

"Are you sure you decline? I do not make offers very willingly." Darkshard growled.

Duskstar nodded. Darkshard grinned. Gorsestar picked up Dawnface by the scruff, placing a paw on her head. He pulled his paw so that her head jerked up, exposing her neck. Darkshard then hissed turning and unsheathing her claws.

Dawnface gasps and sputtered as a dark red liquid pooled and spilt over her neck. Gorsestar released his grip, and she fell twitching and gurgling. Duskstar looked stunned, and Silentstar, horrified.

Soon, the she-cat lay still. Duskstar growled. "You monster!"

"Don't worry, Duskstar, you'll join her soon." A dark smile crept on her lips.

Duskstar was about to spit something back, when he gasped. He, too, collapsed, gasping for air like a dead fish. Silentstar fled to his side, panicking. Steathstar then smelt something. He looked to the rabbit to see it filled with Deathberries. He let out a growl, watching Darkshard and Gorsestar take off.

Echostar swallows. "Deathberries. I'm…so sorry." The she-cat nods, and he then turned-tail and ran off.

Silentstar then scrapes the berries out of his clenched jaw. She disappears, returning with yarrow. She gives it to him, and he expels the rest of the berries.

"How…did…you…" A pause from the she-cat.

"Why else would they offer prey?"

"Well….Thanks then." Duskstar said, looking embarrassed.

"Anytime. Come. Let's go home." She looked at the dead ginger she, and then helped Duskstar pad toward his territory. Steathstar left Fourtrees, heading after the three leaders.

Echostar was cowering with his back to a tree while Darkshard and Gorsestar. Darkshard had heard him tell Silentstar. It had started to rain as Starclan grieved for Dawnface.

"You were supposed to keep your muzzle shut! He could have easily been disposed of, and you ruined the chances of getting my daughter!" she growled, unsheathing her claws.

"No, please. I-I just couldn't…it was Darkwing! It was his idea, not-"

"Enough!" Gorsestar tackled the tom, and they rolled around in the mud. Finally, Echostar was pinned by the slightly larger tom. Gorsestar ran his claws angrily over the tom's belly. Echostar's scream was drowned out by the thunder and lightning.

Gorsestar jumped off, and Echostar rolled over on his stomach as it stained the earth red. He gasped and sputtered. Gorsestar looked down on the tom with disgust. "Betrayer. You don't deserve a quick, painless death. Let's leave him. "

Darkshard nodded, and the two soaked cats left. Echostar's eyes began to glaze over. Steathstar wanted to reach out to his deputy, to touch noses with him, to end his suffering, but he knew the cat would not make it to Starclan for his traitorous deeds, for he would be the cause of another death tonight. Echostar, without knowing, just sentenced Darkwing to death.