Rosetail never really got much screen time in the books. Especially in Into the Wild. So, I wrote somethin'... Her death scene... Yeah, I'm a horrible person.

Disclaimer: I DO NOT own Warriors or any characters in this one-shot.

One more thing. This one-shot was done for a challenge (the ThunderClan challenge) on KittyCatLover18's forum, The World of Warriors (which you should join), and not formerly planned.

"Rosetail, go to the nursery. We can hold our own here." Smallear said to his companion after having just giving a ShadowClan warrior a nasty scratch.

"Are you sure?" The youngish elder dodged a blow from another elder.

Smallear turned to her and growled, "Yes! Now go!"

Managing to slide past one of the attacking warriors, Rosetail raced to the nursery as fast as her arthritis-cursed joints could make her go. Runningwind and Dustpaw were guarding it when she arrived. Upon seeing her, the two toms went to join the worst of the battle.

Standing at the entrance, Rosetail guarded it carefully in case any filthy ShadowClan warriors got any ideas. So far, the attacking Clan was too preoccupied with tearing the pelts off ThunderClan cats.

Barely audible above the noise, Brightkit could be heard crying to her mom, "I'm scared! Those cats are big!"

Frostfur responded gently, "Hush dear. Rosetail will protect us."

The half-praise briefly distracted Rosetail. With that, Blackfoot suddenly lunged on the elder. Shrieking in fright, Rosetail clawed at his chest.

Blackfoot only laughed at her attempt to stop him. The huge tom then slammed one jet black paw down on Rosetail's shoulder.

Rosetail's shriek of pain could probably be heard across the camp if the noise of the battle wasn't so loud. Her leg wouldn't move a hurt as if a tendril of thorny vines was wrapped around it. That's it, thorns! Reaching with her good leg, Rosetail tore part of the thorny vines encasing the nursery and slammed them into Blackfoot's face.

A yowl sounded from the deputy's muzzle as he scrambled off her. The thorns hadn't done as much damage as Rosetail would have hoped, but it would cause a diversion at least. Rosetail tried to stand, but her leg was utterly useless and the rest too weak to lift her weight on their own.

Digging her claws into the ground, Rosetail tried to drag herself into the nursery. If she could just get inside, she could pull brambles over the entrance and be safe! Inside, Frostfur and Goldenflower were watching. Neither queen could help, though, because of their kits. Goldenflower had just kitted a few days ago so couldn't fight. And Frostfur was guarding her kits.

Just as she was about to slip in the nursery, Rosetail gasped as teeth fastened in her scruff. "That's it! You're getting it this time!" Blackfoot's menacing tone was undeniable, even though he was talking through fur.

Gripping Rosetail tightly, he pulled her clear off the ground before slamming her back into the ground at full force. The elder groaned, her muscles aching at all this sudden impact and her body wanted just to give up. I can't give up! While I can't fight, I can distract him.

Trying to stand again, Rosetail made it just one step before collapsing. "Pathetic." Blackfoot growled above her. Grabbing her by her scruff again, Blackfoot slammed Rosetail into the side of the nursery.

"Yee-Owww! Meerow!" Rosetail shrieked again. Her weight wasn't enough to completely collapse the nursery, but a small amount of one side did partially collapse. Worse were the thorns now embedded in her right side. It hurt more with every movement, even breathing.

Blackfoot lunged yet again, aiming to scratch the elder's belly. Rosetail fought back a bit by slamming her hind legs into his shoulder. While the blow wasn't nearly as strong as anything the deputy could do, it was enough to make him stumble.

Rosetail turned her head around to look at the queens and kits. Goldenflower had obviously tried to get up, only to flop onto her side. Frostfur was distracted by something going on in the battle. When Rosetail looked, it was Yellowfang racing over. The former ShadowClan medicine cat looked ready to tear Blackfoot's belly out.

She won't get here fast enough. Rosetail realized. As if on que, teeth fastened into her neck. At least the kits are safe...

There was a sickening crunch as Blackfoot bit down and then let go. Rosetail fell to the ground and finally let go...

"Rosey. Rosey, Rosey, Rosey." A distinctive sing-soggy voice meowed.

Oh, StarClan, no. It had to be her didn't it? Rosetail groaned inwardly. She kept her eyes shut. No, no No! Send someone else for life's sake!

"Hey Rosetail!" The voice came again, this time much louder. The cat was speaking directly in Rosetail's ear.

"Gah! Get out of my ear, ya' little fox-heart!" Rosetail muttered, pushing the cat away. The she-cat finally stood. In front of her, Sweetpaw sat, grinning widely. "It just had to be you, didn't it?"

"Well..." Sweetpaw was still being obnoxiously loud. "It was going to be Poppydawn, but I volunteered."

"Of course you did." Rosetail rolled her eyes. Taking some steps toward her sister, she was partially surprised to find her steps didn't hurt anymore.

Sweetpaw stood, "Come on. Poppydawn and Windflight are waiting." She bounded up a slope.

Rolling her eyes, Rosetail followed. Their surroundings changed from a dark, stone hollow to a large, green-leaf forest. And standing in the shade of a tree... My parents... Rosetail smiled.

So, that was fun... Yeah, crazy person here.

My favorite part was the reunion to be honest. Be mindful that I haven't actually read Bluestar's prophecy so Sweetpaw may be more OOC in this then she is in the books. Sorry.