Chapter Three
LIONBLAZE
Lionblaze followed Bramblestar towards his den, followed by the other senior warriors. Dovewing and Jayfeather were there as well.
"What are we talking about?" Lionblaze asked as he pushed into the den, before settling down and curling his tail around his paws.
"We need to discuss what to do with Dusk." Bramblestar informed him. "Some of the Clan may not be keen on having a rogue within the camp walls, due to the scars Sol left behind."
"I don't like her." Greystripe butted in, his fur ruffled and his tail fluffed up. Lionblaze blinked. Greystripe wasn't usually this determined not to have a cat in the Clan.
"We could give her a chance, you know." Cloudtail suggested. "Firestar would have let her stay, I know that much."
Lionblaze winced. Cloudtail had and would always be known for his sharp tongue, but this scar didn't need reopening. Lionblaze could see that Greystripe had been hurt by the comment and was trying to control his anger.
"Cloudtail." Bramblestar warned and then turned to Greystripe. "I know how you feel about this. I'm uneasy about it too, so soon after the Great Battle. But maybe having another cat in the Clan would be a good thing. We need new warriors, and she can handle young cats. Dusk could become a mentor, even."
Greystripe hesitated and reluctantly nodded. Cloudtail nodded as well, but Lionblaze couldn't help feeling confused by Dusk. She walked around with such cool authority that you would think she were Clan leader.
"May we speak?" Dovewing suddenly spoke up. Lionblaze glanced at where she and his brother were standing, and guiltily realized that he'd totally forgotten that they were there.
"Of course." Bramblestar dipped his head, urging them to speak. Dovewing's ears flicked and she stepped forward.
"Me and Jayfeather aren't so keen on the idea of Dusk being in the Clan." Dovewing told them. "The timing is a bit odd, don't you think? Right after the Great Battle a rogue turns up out of the blue and asks to stay?"
"I think we should let her stay." Lionblaze decided to chip in. "Maybe she really can't go home. For all we know, she could have been living in the forest and twolegs may have destroyed her home."
Bramblestar nodded. "She'll stay. For a little while at least."
Lionblaze stood and stretched, thinking. What could Dusk want? Is needing a home all she needs? Or is she planning something sinister? Or is she just an innocent cat?
Thanks for reading! This is just practically a filler, because school has been hectic. Updates will be slow, unfortunately. Please R&R for Lionblaze's sake. And mine. Thank you!
- Nat xx