Here we go again! Time for some training!

Chapter 19: Training Arc

Firestar's mind wandered to the Gathering happening tonight and he said, "Alright. I will announce who I will personally train to fight like me. We need every advantage we can get. We have just under a moon to prepare. Thankfully the full moon was early this month. Let's do this." Firestar looked outside his den and sighed, his voice being drowned out by the noise of the rain striking the ground. He muttered, "Fuck's sake. Jayfeather wasn't wrong. The rain has not let up since yesterday. How bad will this flood be? Could it be some sign of foreshadowing? Fuck it. Guess I will have to wait and see." Firestar padded out of his den and was greeted by Bramblestar. Firestar asked, "And what can I do for you, Bramblestar?"

Bramblestar said, "I was just curious about how you're feeling with the final assault coming in under a moon. Did I interrupt something?" Firestar laughed and replied, "No. You didn't interrupt anything. And I have faith in Lionclan. We will not be defeated by such a pathetic foe as Tigerstar. This rain on the other paw. I fear it will get much worse. We need to find a safe place for everyone. I was thinking that the Gathering Island might be the clans' best bet. Sure, it is basically in the middle of the god damn lake; however, it will have a surplus of fish because of the rising water levels." Firestar took a breath when he was hit with a vision.

Firestar looked around and saw nothing but red, with nothing but revenge, rage, anger, hatred, and disgust in himself on his mind. His vision cleared slightly and he could make out the shape of a beautiful ginger pelted cat. Based on the scent, it was a she-cat. A voice boomed in his head, "She will lead you back to us." The vision faded just as swift as it came.

Firestar shook his head and Bramblestar asked, "Are you alright?" Firestar replied, "Yeah." Firestar thought to himself, 'The fuck was that? And why was I filled with nothing but hate, anger, rage, disgust, and nothing but revenge on my mind?! And why the fuck could I only see red?!' Firestar thought for a moment and came up with nothing.

Bramblestar asked, "Shall we start heading out?" Firestar nodded and let Bramblestar lead the way, the group going to the Gathering for Thunderclan consisted of, Lionblaze, Spiderleg, Bramblestar, Firestar, Dovewing, Jayfeather, Hollyleaf, Spottedleaf, and the Elders. Before they walked out of the hollow, Seedwhisker walked out of the Warriors Den and said, "Don't have too much fun now." Firestar laughed.

Firestar and Bramblestar walked in sync as they led the group towards the Gathering Island. As they approached the lake's edge, Firestar felt something was off. He noticed that Bramblestar's fur was starting to stand on end. Firestar tackled Bramblestar out of the way, just as lightning struck where Bramblestar was just standing. Bramblestar took a shaky breath and said, clearly about to start hyperventilating, "Thank you, Firestar. How did you know?"

Firestar replied, "Just a suspicion. Calm yourself. I can hear your heartbeat. And if I can hear it, it must be deafening for Dovewing. Take some deep breaths." As Firestar spoke, the water on his face dripped down. He said, "How you holding up Lionblaze? I know how much you hate getting wet."

Lionblaze replied with a shake, "Well. It isn't like I have a choice do I? No more cover for us." Purdy grumbled, "This rain doesn't feel too good after being pelted with it for a couple days straight."

Firestar said, "Everyone. Get close to me. I'll keep us dry." Mousefur replied, "You must be going crazy if you think I'm letting your flames anywhere near my fur!" Firestar replied calmly, "My flames only hurt those I deem an enemy. I promise."

Mousefur grumbled, "If your flames even so much as singe my pelt, I'm clawing you." Firestar stifled a chuckle and said, "That's fair." As everyone huddled around Firestar, he ignited his pelt with white hot flames, drying everyone off swiftly.

The group approached the fallen tree used to cross to the Gathering Island. Firestar said, "I'll meet you all over there." Firestar sat down and waited for everyone to cross, prepared to dive into the water to save someone in case they fell in. Thankfully, everyone crossed safely. Firestar dove into the lake and swam across, his legs pumping strongly. He climbed ashore and gave himself a shake.

Firestar walked towards the Great Oak and climbed up the tree. He positioned himself below the other leaders. Before any Leader could start to announce anything, more lightning struck the lake around the Island. Just as swift as the lightning struck, several members of Starclan joined the Gathering. Tallstar, Ashfoot, Bluestar, Ferncloud, Snowkit, and Half Moon appeared. Tallstar looked at Firestar and said, "Bet you weren't expecting to see any of us. What are you doing below the other leaders? You lead all clans in a time like this. You should be higher up." Firestar replied, "I have to admit, the elders told stories about how Starclan attended the Gathering before the Great Battle. I never believed it. And the reason for my positioning below the other leaders? I am no more important than anyone else here."

Tallstar chuckled and said, "And this is why I love talking to you. Always humble. No wonder Firestar says you are quite literally him reborn." Firestar asked, "Speaking of. Why didn't he show up?" Tallstar answered, "He wanted to, but we decided it best if he didn't show." Firestar asked, "Why?" Tallstar said without missing a beat, "To make it easier for the readers to understand this scene and so they don't have to guess which Firestar is speaking." Firestar looked shocked, but Tallstar continued, "Anyhow! We have come here to watch this Gathering to hear how things are going in the clans. And to hear the cats you will be choosing to train how to fight like you."

Reedwhisker said, "And with that! Prey has been plentiful in Riverclan. Mistystar has given birth to Firestar's kits. The kits are strong and healthy. Mistystar and Firestar have decided to name them: Stormkit, Cloverkit, Lionkit, and Longkit." Yowls of congratulations erupted through the Island. Onestar spoke next, "Prey has been bountiful, however this nonstop rain has ruined some of the camp of Windclan. Thankfully, no one has been hurt. We also have two new Warriors! Boulderheart and Furzerunner." Congratulations were hollered through the Island.

Blackstar mewed, "I'll go next. Nothing too important to report. Prey has been plentiful. That's about it." Bramblestar said, "Guess that leaves me until Firestar makes his announcement. The rain has definitely been a hassle, but thankfully when Firestar expanded all the dens in Thunderclan on his own, he strengthened them so the rain is not causing too many issues. We also have a new Warrior. Seedwhisker is not here unfortunately. We also have two new kits. Their names are Rosekit and Cedarkit." Congratulations were heard throughout the Island.

Firestar spoke last and joked, "Well. Since Tallstar ruined the surprise like a jackass." Tallstar laughed and Firestar continued, "It is true. I have decided to train a pawful of cats to fight like me. Nine of them to be exact. And the reason I have decided to train some cats to fight like me, is because I have realized that we will need every advantage we can get if we are to survive with minimal casualties." Several gasps were heard at the words minimal casualties. Firestar mewed, "I will do my damnedest to make sure no one joins Starclan, as I always do, but no promises. Enough with this depressing shit. The nine cats I will be training to fight like me will be: Reedwhisker, Owlwhisker, Heathertail, Breezepelt, Olivenose, Smokefoot, Lionblaze, Dovewing, and Ivypool. You nine will meet me just after sunrise tomorrow near the twolegplace. If you do not show up, consider yourself cut from the training! Those nine cats are also exempt from any and all patrols until the training is done! That is all!"

Snowkit asked, "Why those nine?" Firestar answered, "Good question. I chose those nine, because those nine cats have proven I can completely trust them time and time again. And before some of y'all freak and ask me why I didn't choose any leaders, it's because a Leader that can fight like me, would be far too powerful. And I already know what some of you are thinking. You're thinking; But Firestar! You're a leader too! How is that fair to keep other leaders from fighting like you? And to that, my response is; valid argument, but too bad. A leader who can fight like me, will be nothing short of unstoppable. I am not saying that the Leaders of the Clans will abuse the power of fighting like me, but I am the only Leader I can completely trust because I know what I am thinking!"

Half Moon said, her voice sweet and warm, "I respect and approve of Firestar's choices on the nine cats he will be training." The rest of the Starclan cats hollered their approval and Bluestar said, "Firestar, yet again, has the approval of Starclan for his decisions." Firestar said, "Thank you, representatives of Starclan. I order that all leaders and/or deputies here in place of their Leader, tell the cats that aren't here that they are to meet me tomorrow at the twolegplace just after sunrise! Anyone wish to deny the order according to the New Warrior Code?"

No one argued and Firestar said, "Alright! Anyone have a request before I call this Gathering to a close?" Jayfeather said, "I do. Mothwing. You have once again seen Starclan cats, how does that make you feel?" Firestar opened his mouth to apologize, but Mothwing mewed, "It's fine Firestar. Everyone here already knows about my faith. I will admit, it is making me believe in them again, but once again, something big will need to happen for me to fully begin believing again."

Firestar looked around for any more potential comments and saw none. Firestar yowled, "THIS GATHERING IS ADJOURNED!" He leapt off the branch he was sitting on and landed gracefully. Bramblestar followed behind him. Bramblestar asked Firestar, "Are you sure those nine cats fighting like you will tip the odds in our favor?" Firestar replied honestly, "I don't know. But I hope so. I plan on having them and myself fighting the badgers that are coming. I will have all of their bones strengthened to the point where their attacks like me, will fucking hurt our enemies, while making sure those cats' won't break their bones." Firestar continued quietly so only Bramblestar could hear him, "I do not know how many we will lose. Hopefully none, but this fight coming our way, is impossible odds. And as far as I know, only I have fought against impossible odds. I truthfully don't think our Warriors are ready for something like this. Cats, Dogs, Foxes, and Badgers?! Blood will be spilled, and it will not just be our enemies' blood. We need everyone to prepare."

Bramblestar looked at the young leader, seeing a fire in Firestar's eyes that he hadn't seen in moons. Bramblestar said, "Of course, Firestar. We will set up mock battles with the other clans." Firestar replied, "Good." Firestar walked away from Bramblestar swiftly and leapt into the lake to swim across.

Early the next morning:

Firestar woke well before the sun rose. It was still downpouring. He muttered, "Let's do this." Firestar left his den and walked towards Bramblestar's den. Bramblestar grumbled groggily, "Come in Firestar." Firestar said, "Sorry to wake you, but I need you to do something for me." Bramblestar mewed tiredly, "I'm listening."

Firestar left Bramblestar's den after he had made his request and shot forwards fast as lightning strikes. Dust flew up from the Thunderclan clearing and Firestar sprinted towards the Twolegplace.

Firestar waited near the most forested area of the Twolegplace. He heard bushes rustle around him and he took a whiff of the air. Firestar smiled and said, "Of course you'd show first dad." Lionblaze walked out of the bushes and said, "Of course! I love training!" Firestar asked, "Did you see anyone else? They still got about an hour before sunrise." Lionblaze replied, "Yeah. I saw everyone else from Thunderclan preparing. They grabbed some fresh-kill. I didn't. They should be here shortly." Firestar mewed, "Good."

Firestar and Lionblaze waited together. Slowly, but surely, the eight other cats who were told to meet at the twolegplace showed up before sunrise. Firestar climbed up a tree and sat down on the lowest branch. The nine cats below him looked up at him. Firestar said, "As of now! You nine are full fledged members of Lionclan! We are the hope and light the forest needs!" Reedwhisker asked, "What about the members of the other clans?" Firestar replied, "Good question. They are members of Lionclan as well, but you nine are the first complete members of Lionclan. I have chosen you nine to train, because you all have proven I can trust you completely. Now that there are other members of Lionclan, I have to choose a deputy! The duty of the Deputy of Lionclan will be different than the duties of a deputy of the other clans! The duty of the deputy of Lionclan will be to go around the clans to keep the peace, and prevent any of the clans from being driven out in the event of my absence with the other cats of Lionclan! There are truthfully only four cats here that I can choose from. I can not choose Reedwhisker, cause he is currently the leader of Riverclan cause Mistystar is a queen. I can not choose Heathertail, Olivenose, Ivypool, or Dovewing, because they are my mates, and when they get pregnant, they won't be able to perform the duties of a Deputy of Lionclan as they will be in a nursery." The four she-cats blushed and purred quietly at what Firestar had said and he continued, "That leaves Breezepelt, Lionblaze, Smokefoot, and Owlwhisker. And the Deputy of Lionclan will be…. Lionblaze!"

Congratulations erupted among the eight other cats there. Firestar said, "And the reason I have chosen Lionblaze, is because he has had forbidden love before. So he knows how to keep the peace better than most." Lionblaze and Heathertail looked at each other with a knowing look. Firestar continued, "Now! Through this moon, you all will meet me here before sunrise each day. The training for today, will be strengthening the bones in your paws. But first. Everyone, close one of your paws, without your claws out!" The nine cats listened and Firestar said, "Good! That's the first step to throwing a punch. At the end of each day of training, we will have a mock battle to test your skill in fighting like me. Rely on instinct. During the mock battles, Dovewing! No using your gift from Starclan to evade and block attacks, rely on your battle instinct!" Dovewing mewed, "As you wish, Firestar." Firestar purred quietly and continued, "Now. I want each of you to strike a tree as hard as you think you can without breaking your paw!"

Lionblaze snorted and said, "Easy." He padded to a tree and swung hard as he could. The sound of the bones in his paw shattering echoed throughout the Twolegplace. Lionblaze yowled, "FUCK!" Firestar shook his head and said, "I was hoping you'd do that father. You always were cocky. What did we learn Lionclan?" Owlwhisker replied, "Don't be cocky and take it slow when trying to fight like you." Firestar answered as he leapt from the branch he was sitting on, "Precisely. Lionblaze, come to me. Your abilities will heal your paw shortly." Lionblaze limped over to Firestar. Breezepelt said, "I just noticed. Why are there three Thunderclan cats, and two from the other clans?"

Firestar answered, "Another good question. Because I chose to train Lionblaze. His abilities activate naturally. Since he and I have similar gifts from Starclan, I will be the one who spars with Lionblaze at the end of the day. Since both our abilities primarily activate in combat, it made the most sense."

Firestar said, "Now. Back to what happened with my father. When you have been training as much as I have to strengthen the bones in my body to actually attack like this, you can go all out, like this. You all might wanna cover your ears." The nine cats obeyed and Firestar thought to Dovewing, 'Sorry love. This will hurt you the most.' Firestar walked to the tree Lionblaze punched, stood up on his hind legs, and swung as fast and hard as he could while stepping forwards, a small sonic-boom echoing throughout the twolegplace, as Firestar's fist got close to making contact with the tree, the sound of the tree splintering and the wood shattering echoed through the twolegplace before the tree even ceased to exist. Firestar bolted over to Dovewing and gently uncovered her ears. Ivypool followed suit. Firestar asked, "You okay?" Dovewing replied weakly, "N-No. That hurt. Even though I covered my ears, the sound just exploded throughout my entire body. Sometimes my gift from Starclan sucks."

Firestar said, "I am sorry. But. I had to do it." Smokefoot asked, "If you can strike so fast that a loud noise echoes throughout everywhere and you basically destroyed the tree before your paw even made contact with it, why don't you attack like that all the time?" Firestar answered, "You're all full of great questions today. To put it simply, if I ever attacked like that in combat, my opponent would become nothing but a fine red mist as the attack would've completely obliterated them and their body. Now! Begin training. Remember. Slowly build up and don't just go all out at the start. I will be watching." Firestar walked to the tree he leapt off of, Lionblaze behind him. Firestar and Lionblaze sat at the base of the tree. Firestar yowled, "Begin!"

Lionblaze looked at Firestar and sensed something off. Lionblaze asked, "You good son?" Firestar looked at his father and sighed as he answered quietly, "Want me to tell the truth or lie to you, dad?" Lionblaze replied, "I always want you to tell me the truth son." Firestar replied quietly, "Promise to not freak out?" Lionblaze nodded and Firestar continued quietly, "Father. This fighting style is not my own; sure, I had to tweak it to work for a cat, but it's how twolegs fight." Lionblaze asked curiously, "How do you know how twolegs fight?"

Firestar sighed sadly, looked down in shame, and answered quietly, "Because I used to be one. And hiding it from everyone as long as I have fucks with me entirely. My mates already know. They were the first ones I told. You are another that I've told. Know how I always seem so cool and confident? It's a fucking facade. Deep inside I am terrified and sad. I am constantly fighting a war inside my fucking head. And I am winning, but eventually, I won't be able to win anymore dad; and I will end up taking my own life. There have been several times I've looked at my claws and contemplated putting them to my throat. So many times I've gone to bed, hoping I somehow snap my neck in my sleep. In the world of Twolegs, or humans, but twoleg flows better from the mouth, the battle I am waging in my head is called depression, and we don't have the stuff necessary to treat it. My smile that I always seem to have, is a mask, and it's beginning to get pretty see through. I am exhausted, dad. Not physically exhausted. I'm mentally exhausted and tired. I have not told my mates about this because I don't need them to worry about me more than they already do. You are not allowed to tell my mates about the mental battle I am fighting. I have told you my darkest secret. Please don't betray my trust." Lionblaze took in what Firestar had said and he said quietly, "Thats… Just…. Damn. Anything I can do to help?" Firestar shook his head no.

Firestar felt a tail tap his shoulder. Firestar looked up and saw beautiful green eyes. He looked to the left and saw beautiful dark blue eyes. Dovewing said, "You only said I couldn't use my gift during the sparring sessions. You said nothing about using it during training." Firestar muttered, "Fuck."

Ivypool mewed, "One thing you always seem to forget, is that we will always worry about you, Firestar. No matter what. I get why you never told any of us about your mental battle, but it hurts that you didn't tell us. But again, I understand why you didn't." Firestar mewed, "Of course I didn't tell anyone about it! Back when I was a twoleg, having emotion or talking about my mental health was looked at as being weak. Even telling someone I had a bad day made me less of a man according to society! So. I learned to bottle everything up inside me, until it exploded in one massive catastrophe! And then I was the bad guy! Then people wanted me to apologize for becoming a monster! Nobody even thought to apologize for making me a monster!" Dovewing mewed calmly, "Breathe love. You aren't a part of that world anymore. You can talk to us. We will not think you're any less of a man or Tom." Firestar replied, tears welling in his eyes unnoticeably, "I know! But, I can't just bury that side of me! The side that had it drilled into their head, that showing emotion or admitting to mental health problems was a sign of weakness! That side of me will forever be with me because it was engraved into my psyche. Because of how shitty Twoleg Society is! No matter what I do, I fear that I am fucking something up!" Ivypool said, "Calm down love. No one is judging you my beloved." Firestar turned around and swiftly wiped his eyes with a paw and turned back around. He continued from where he left off, "I know no one is judging me. But I can't just turn that part of my brain off. I have been trying since I was reincarnated, but my mind and body just won't let me! It's almost like it's hardwired in me you know?"

Lionblaze mewed, "We understand, Firestar. We are all here for you." Firestar thought to himself, 'None of you understand! The closest one who might understand is Ivypool cause of the incident with my father!' Firestar mewed, "Thank you. Now! Enough depressing shit! Back to training!"

Firestar watched the nine cats train. At Sunhigh, a patrol of cats walked to the group. Hollyleaf, Spiderleg, Leafpool, Crowfeather, and Brightheart dropped off some freshkill for the cats training. Firestar mewed, "Thank you all. Lunch time! Take a break!" The nine cats, dripping in sweat; slowly padded over to the pile of Fresh Kill. Spiderleg asked, "How's it going thus far?" Firestar replied, "Better than expected. They have all gotten the hang of punching." Brightheart asked, "And the extremely loud noise that woke all the clans?" Firestar chuckled and said, "Well. That was me. I was showing them my true potential when it came to punching." Dovewing complained, "My ears are still fucking ringing from it." Firestar apologized, "I am sorry about that, Love." Hollyleaf giggled and said, "Jayfeather was bitching about it too." Firestar laughed and said, "That does not surprise me."

Once everyone had eaten, shared tongues, and finished talking, the patrol left the ten cats. Firestar said, "Alright! How are your paws feeling?" Heathertail responded, "They hurt like a motherfucker!" The other eight cats mewed their agreement and Firestar said, "Good. Now! Swing at me as hard as you think you can, without breaking your paw." Lionblaze walked over first and said, "Alright." Lionblaze clenched his paw and swung towards Firestar. Firestar didn't move when Lionblaze's fist made contact. He said, "Next!" One by one, the cats took turns punching Firestar.

Once Breezepelt had punched Firestar, everyone had hit Firestar. Firestar mewed, "Hurt more than I thought it would. Good. Now, you shall all spar. Rely on your instinct! It will help you avoid and/or block strikes and aid you the most in combat." Dovewing and Ivypool immediately looked at one another. Firestar eyed them curiously when their thoughts entered his mind. Dovewing thought to Ivypool, 'How about we make a little wager sister?' Ivypool purred in amusement and replied, 'This ought to be entertaining. Hit me with it.' Dovewing thought, 'Whoever wins the most spars between us two during the training, gets to be fucked by Firestar next.' Ivypool replied, 'You're on!'

Firestar blushed and said, "Alright Lionblaze. Since you share the same power as me basically. Ours will be…. More intense. Everyone, give us some space. Rely on your battle instinct Father." Firestar waited until everyone had split into their groups. He got on his hindpaws and said, "Let's go." Lionblaze tried to copy Firestar, and barely succeeded. Firestar whistled and said, "Impressive shit. This will be entertaining." Lionblaze said with a shaky breath, "Shut up and fight me!" Firestar laughed and said, "As you wish."

Firestar waited for Lionblaze to make the first move. Lionblaze struggled to step towards Firestar and he fell to his paws. Firestar mewed, "We will get you there eventually Father." Lionblaze shot towards Firestar. Firestar smirked and met his father in the middle. In the middle, the two behemoths traded blows, blood flying every way. Lionblaze struck Firestar hard and sent him skidding backwards. Firestar landed harshly and flipped to right himself, landing on his hind legs. He wiped blood off his lip and smiled. Firestar mewed, "Good. Good. AGAIN!" Firestar looked around for something to use and he smirked. Firestar backed up towards a tree and readied himself as Lionblaze pelted towards him. Firestar leapt backwards and leapt off the tree. He hit Lionblaze with a superman punch and began striking his father's face with several blows. He ended his combo with a powerful hook to Lionblaze's body, sending Lionblaze flying sideways.

Lionblaze's back struck a tree and he grunted in pain. Lionblaze smiled and laughed as he wiped blood from his mouth. Lionblaze dashed towards Firestar and struck his underbelly with a powerful uppercut. Firestar grunted in pain and was sent flying backwards. Firestar landed harshly on his back. He coughed up a small mouthful of blood and said, "Impressive strike dad." Firestar's eyes went wide as Lionblaze darted towards him to finish the fight. Firestar took a slight breath and kipped to his paws, landing behind Lionblaze. Lionblaze skidded to a halt and turned around. Firestar's paws got surrounded by flames. Lionblaze smirked and mewed, "This the best you got?" Firestar laughed and said, "You aren't ready for my best."

Lionblaze dashed towards Firestar and swung. Firestar deflected the strike harshly with one of his paws, feeling Lionblaze's front leg break from the force of the deflect and swung hard. Lionblaze yowled in pain, but felt instinct take over and he blocked Firestar's strike with his right paw. Firestar nodded in approval and swung his left paw down. He caught Lionblaze's face with the downward strike, causing Lionblaze to roll harshly on the ground. Firestar said, "Good block. That's what happens when you let your battle instinct take over. Your leg good? I deflected it quite harshly and felt it break." Lionblaze replied, "I'll be fine in like an hour or two. Thank you for sparring with me." Firestar said, "Of course!" Firestar noticed that no one else had begun sparring yet. He mewed, "Thank you for letting Lionblaze and I finish our fight. You are now allowed to start. Remember. I'm watching." Firestar padded over to Lionblaze and helped Lionblaze up. Firestar allowed Lionblaze to lean on him as they walked to a nearby tree. Firestar began telling Lionblaze what he had noticed and the weaknesses in Lionblaze's style.

Firestar called the training to an end as the sun began to set. Firestar yelled, "Same time and place tomorrow everyone! You all did a phenomenal job for your first day fighting like me! You are dismissed, Lionclan!"

A week into Training:

Firestar was already at the Twolegplace. Lionstar had gone with Firestar to watch the training. Lionstar and Firestar shared tongues. Lionstar asked once they finished, "How are you doing?" Firestar replied, "Fine. Sorry we haven't spent much time together lately. Shit's been hectic as fuck lately." Lionstar purred in amusement and said, "That's part of the reason I asked to come watch the training. So we can spend some time together. How are Mistystar's kits?" Firestar replied, "Reedwhisker has been keeping me updated thankfully. They're phenomenal. Already causing trouble." Lionstar purred in amusement and mewed, "Make sense. From what I saw from up in Starclan, kits are full of mischief. You especially were when you were a kit." Firestar laughed and asked, "You aren't wrong. Speaking of. Before I changed history. Were you the one who told me to not let the dark one corrupt me?" Lionstar purred and mewed, "You finally recognized that voice. Yes. It was me."

Firestar answered, "Were you talking about Tigerstar?" Lionstar nodded and Firestar said, "Thank you for always looking out for me, Lionstar." Lionstar mewed, "Of course. No need to thank me. I never knew I'd get so… lets just say…. involved with you." Firestar laughed weakly and said, "I never expected to get involved with anyone. Especially not ten she-cats. I was fully prepared to be a lone wolf for my life. But people wanted it." Lionstar looked confused and Firestar continued, "Anyhow. I will have to ask you to back up when Lionblaze and I spar. It'll get quite competitive."

Firestar heard the bushes rustle around them and he leapt in front of Lionstar immediately, prepared to fight. He lowered his guard as the nine cats walked out of the bushes. Reedwhisker snorted in amusement and said, "Don't worry. We won't attack you or your mate." Firestar licked his chest fur in embarrassment and said, "Now! We shall work on you walking on your hindlegs and kicks. You all got this. First things first however. I want you all to block a strike from me while on your hind legs. And don't worry. I won't go all out. None of you could handle it yet. Lionblaze first." Firestar waited for all nine cats to get onto their hind legs. Firestar got onto his hind legs and walked over to Lionblaze. Firestar mewed, "You've blocked my strikes before. You got this." Lionblaze nodded.

Firestar waited, deciding when and where to strike. He smirked and swung towards Lionblaze's body swiftly. Lionblaze barely reacted in time, but managed to block the strike. Firestar smiled and said, "Good. Next!"

One by one, Firestar tested everyone. His attack only landed on Smokefoot and Heathertail. Firestar said, "Well. Everyone did great. However, Smokefoot and Heathertail. You need to work on reading your opponent's body language to block a strike. Other than that. You all did great! Now. Practice walking on your hind legs. After a couple of hours, work on kicking some trees to strengthen your leg bones. Remember! Do not go all out at first. I'm talking to you, Lionblaze!" Lionblaze mewed, "Oh bite me!" Firestar laughed.

Sunhigh had arrived and a patrol from Thunderclan walked towards the group, mouths full of prey. Firestar yowled, "Break time! Eat and clean yourselves up. Sparring begins after this." Firestar walked over to Lionstar. They were joined shortly by Olivenose, Heathertail, Ivypool, and Dovewing. The six cats shared tongues after eating. Firestar asked Ivypool and Dovewing, "So. How goes your competition?" Both she-cats blushed and Firestar said while purring in amusement, "You forgot to close the channel to me on day one. I know about your competition. I gotta say, I am flattered you two would start a wager about wins to get fucked by me." Ivypool mewed, "We both are equal in wins because we spar many times during these training sessions." Heathertail mewed, "If that's the case, I want in." Olivenose mewed, "I am still too new to the harem, so I can wait a bit." Lionstar teased, "Well. If there's a wager to get fucked by Firestar next, maybe I should join as well. Though, I have been waiting a very long time. I might be a little…. ruthless to get the prize."

Firestar mewed, "I promise, y'all will get a turn eventually. It hasn't happened yet because I am preparing for a War. The only reason Silverstream, Honeypaw, and Splashfur got mated, is because I made a promise to Silverstream and Honeypaw. Splashfur asked to join." The she-cats mewed, "We know. We aren't mad." Firestar purred quietly and began to walk towards Lionblaze. Dovewing asked, "And how's your mental health?" Firestar immediately stopped in his tracks. He mewed over his shoulder weakly, "I'm fine. Still winning." Firestar continued to pad towards Lionblaze. Lionstar asked Dovewing, "Where the hell did that come from?" Dovewing mewed, "I will explain it to all of you while Firestar and Lionblaze spar."

Firestar asked Lionblaze as he approached, "You ready?" Lionblaze mewed, "Always." Firestar mewed, "Good. Follow me." Firestar walked to the middle of the clearing, Lionblaze on his heels. Firestar yowled, "CLEAR THE AREA!" He waited until the area was clear enough for the fight and he smirked as he stood up on his hindlegs. Lionblaze followed suit, much more comfortable then he used to be on his hindlegs. Firestar said, "Wonderful. Let's do this shit!" Lionblaze mewed, "I couldn't agree more son."

Firestar immediately ignited his paws with fire. Lionblaze smirked and mewed, "Come at me." Firestar laughed and mewed, "As you wish." Firestar shot forwards swift as lightning. Lionblaze reacted quickly and blocked several strikes and countered. Firestar was sent skidding backwards from the attack. Firestar laughed and shot towards Lionblaze again. Firestar feinted a punch and kicked Lionblaze in the side. Lionblaze grunted and tried to retaliate with a kick. Firestar caught Lionblaze's leg and pulled Lionblaze towards him, only to hit Lionblaze's face harshly, causing Lionblaze to stumble a bit. Lionblaze grunted in pain and tried another kick. Firestar caught it, but Lionblaze predicted that and let himself fall to the ground as he kicked Firestar's head with his other hind leg.

Firestar felt the kick connect and dashed backwards, slightly dazed. Firestar's eyes went wide in surprise as Lionblaze kipped to his paws. Firestar mewed, "I haven't taught you that yet." Lionblaze replied, "I learned it from watching you, son." Firestar mewed, voice full of praise, "Good job! Impressive!" Lionblaze smiled and dashed towards Firestar.

Firestar evaded several strikes and blocked a high kick. Firestar feinted a low kick and hit Lionblaze with a spinning back fist. Lionblaze hissed as he stumbled, "Fuck!" Lionblaze went on the offensive, hoping to overwhelm Firestar with attacks. Firestar blocked several strikes and checked one of Lionblaze's leg kicks. Lionblaze stumbled again from the check and dropped to all fours. Firestar leapt towards his father and hit him with a spinning back kick. Lionblaze's back struck a tree harshly and he coughed up blood. Lionblaze wiped the blood off his lip and got back on his hind legs. Firestar asked, "Had enough?" Lionblaze growled, "Never!" Firestar mewed respectfully, "I respect your fighting spirit father. Come on! SHOW ME WHAT YOU'RE MADE OF!"

Lionblaze hissed loudly, and his body was surrounded by an orange aura. Firestar whistled and said, "Impressive. Seems you've unlocked more of your gift from Starclan. I thought you had reached the end of that." Firestar blinked and was hit with a powerful strike from Lionblaze. Firestar was sent flying through a tree. Firestar hissed in pain as he rolled on the ground for several feet. Firestar saw his father barreling towards him. Firestar looked up and saw the tree he had been sent through falling.

Firestar got to his paws shakily and leapt into the air towards the tree. Firestar took a deep breath and mewed; his body erupting in a white aura, "I, who is about to awaken, am the cat sent from Heaven to protect the forest!" Firestars's aura became bright gold as he continued, "I protect the weak, and give the forest hope!" Firestar's eyes became pure white as he continued, "I shall become the Heavenly Cat of Hope!" Firestar's pelt became pure white as he continued, "I shall bring you all from the depths of despair!" Firestar's pelt ignited in white flames as he finished, "HEAVENLY CAT DRIVE!" Firestar obliterated the tree swiftly, causing kindling of the tree to fall below him.

Firestar landed gracefully, bits of the tree falling around him, and looked towards Lionblaze. Lionblaze smirked, his body still surrounded with an orange aura, and said, "About time you used it against me! COME AT ME!" Every other cat gasped in disbelief and Firestar mewed, "I had to activate it so I could destroy the tree without anyone getting hurt. You're becoming reckless, Father." Lionblaze mewed, "I didn't mean to put anyone at risk. But, since you're in your most powerful form, why not finish the fight against me in it?"

Firestar mewed, "As you wish, but you asked for this." Firestar appeared to vanish and appeared behind Lionblaze. He struck Lionblaze with several strikes, finishing his combo with a powerful question mark kick. Lionblaze hit the ground harshly. Firestar vanished again and the battleground erupted in a powerful blinding light. Lionblaze was immediately blinded and tried to locate Firestar, to no avail. Firestar's voice boomed around the battleground, "I never wanted to use this against you, Father. But you asked me too. I am sorry for the ass-whooping you're about to receive." Lionblaze continued to try to locate Firestar, to no avail. Lionblaze was hit with several balls of light from behind. He grunted in pain with each one.

Lionblaze heard something approaching from behind and swung behind him, only to hit air. Firestar appeared in behind him and struck him with several strikes, ending with a powerful haymaker that sent Lionblaze flying backwards. Lionblaze rolled on the ground several times harshly only coming to a stop cause his back hit a rock. Lionblaze slumped down and got to his feet shakily. Firestar's voice boomed around the battleground, "Do you admit defeat?"

Lionblaze shook his head no and said, "No." Firestar's voice said, "Are you sure? If we continue, you could get severely hurt." Lionblaze mewed with determination, "I AM SURE!" Firestar mewed with admiration, "I admire your determination. But I am calling this spar to an end, if we keep going, you will die." The battlefield stopped being as bright as the sun and Firestar ended the Heavenly Drive. Firestar was on top of a tree and leapt down. Lionblaze's orange aura vanished.

Lionstar mewed, "T-That was a hell of a bout. That was impressive. Fucking eh. Seeing you fight does something to me, Firestar!" Firestar blushed lightly and dropped to all fours. He walked towards Lionblaze and helped Lionblaze up. Lionblaze coughed up a mouthful of blood and Firestar panicked and mewed, "This is why I ended the fight. Lionstar. Head back, grab Spottedleaf and Jayfeather. Apparently, my Heavenly Drive cancels out someone else's abilities or my father would be back on his paws already. That's news to me." Lionstar immediately ran back to Thunderclan's camp.

Firestar's heart began to race a marathon, afraid that he had doomed his father to death. Firestar felt knowledge hit him as the true chant almost became clear to him. Firestar muttered, his body erupting in a white aura, "I, who is about to awaken, am the cat sent from Heaven to protect the forest!" Firestar's body erupted in gold light as he continued, "I protect and shelter the weak, destroy the cat of domination, and restore the hope of the forest!" Firestar's body was enveloped with golden flames as he continued, "I will bring you all from the depths of despair!" Firestar's entire body became a pure brilliant white with a hint of gold, eyes included as he finished, "HEAVENLY CAT DRIVE!" Firestar's body changed drastically after he finished. He grew three times his size, muscles bulged out, and his teeth and fangs became so sharp, even just looking at them could cut you. Firestar winced as the Heavenly Drive fully became his to control. Firestar gasped for breath as power surged through him like lightning just struck him.

Firestar roared loudly as a shockwave erupted from him, passing through everything peacefully. Firestar looked at his claws and flexed them. Firestar felt his strength sapping swift as a rabbit runs and muttered, "Not a complete transformation. Something isn't right. I must be missing a part of the true chant. I need to deactivate this immediately. If I don't, it will kill me." Firestar immediately deactivated the Heavenly Drive, became his normal self again, and fell to his stomach, his body screaming in agony. Firestar gasped for breath, each intake of air causing excruciating pain. Firestar's eyes closed slowly, everything becoming dull, even the yells of his name.

That night:

Firestar woke up in the Medicine Den in Thunderclan. He tried to get up, but his body refused to let him move. Firestar muttered, "Great. It'd be kinda ironic if the fucking chant paralyzed me." He heard movement at the entrance, but didn't get a hit on any scent. Adrenaline kicked in and Firestar got to his paws weakly, he hissed, "Who goes there?!" Firestar heard something fast approaching him, but didn't react in time and he was tackled to the ground. Firestar began to defend himself, but the assailant said, "It's me! Heathertail! Are you okay?! I am so glad you're on your feet." Firestar stopped defending himself and felt his adrenaline fade swiftly. Firestar's limbs went limp swiftly after and he fell to his stomach again. He mewed, "How long was I out?"

Heathertail replied, "The rest of the day. It's moonhigh." Firestar mewed, "So. It's midnight." Heathertail asked curiously, head tilted to the side, "Midnight?" Firestar answered, "You look adorable right now. And it's the twoleg term for middle of the night. I was out for quite a few hours eh?" Heathertail blushed, nodded and she asked, "Can you walk?" Firestar mewed, "I can't even move. The only reason I was able to move earlier, is because of adrenaline." Heathertail said sweetly, "Let's get you to your paws. Lean on me if you need to. Someone is waiting for us." Firestar's curiosity peaked and he said, "Alright. Help me up." Heathertail helped Firestar to his paws and he leaned heavily on her.

Heathertail led Firestar out of the Thunderclan camp, rain pelting the ground like hail. Firestar felt his spirits soar as he recognized Olivenose at the entrance. It appeared like she was looking around for someone. Olivenose's eyes locked onto Firestar and her face lit up. She pelted over and asked, "Are you okay?!" Firestar replied honestly, "Truthfully. I do not know." Olivenose mewed seriously, "You better be okay. We just became an official thing and if you die before we spend more time together making more memories, I will go to Starclan myself and drag your ass back down!" Firestar gulped quietly and mewed, "You've made your point, Love."

Olivenose mewed, "Good. Now. Let us all take a nice romantic walk." Firestar blushed lightly and asked, "Is this what you and Heathertail did when I was out for a couple days when I was stuck in a time loop? Took romantic walks?" Heathertail purred in amusement and said, "I guess you could say that. Neither of us knew how close we'd become. I can say with certainty, I love Olivenose." Olivenose purred with happiness, and mewed, "And I can say with certainty that I love Heathertail as well." Firestar said, "Good to hear." Firestar felt strength flowing to his limbs again and he mewed, "I think I can move on my own now."

Olivenose mewed, a hint of seduction in her voice, "You don't wanna be sandwiched between us?" Firestar returned the seduction with a low growl and mewed, "There are many things I can think of that involve being sandwiched between you two." Heathertail purred quietly and mewed, "Come on. Keep talking dirty."

Firestar mewed, "Gotta wait your turn. I got things I've been wanting to test out and say; that your wildest dreams about me wouldn't even compare to." Olivenose mewed seductively, "Oh really? Can't wait. When it's our turn, and yes I said our turn. Heathertail and I talked about this already. We're going together. Hope you're prepared for a fun night with both of us." Firestar smirked and said, "I can't wait."

Heathertail and Olivenose led Firestar to the lake and they sat down. Firestar sat between them. Both she-cats pressed their bodies against Firestar, sandwiching him between them. Firestar purred lightly and mewed, "The moon is beautiful tonight. Almost as beautiful as the two she-cats on either side of me." Both she-cats purred happily and Olivenose mewed, "Keep sweet talking us like that, and we may just jump on your cock tonight." Firestar blushed lightly and mewed, "I certainly wouldn't mind." Heathertail purred in amusement and replied, "We know. But you need to keep your focus up. Now. We wanted to talk to you about what happened today."

Firestar mewed, "Yeah, I have an idea as to what happened. I think I restored Lionblaze's hope by fighting him in the Heavenly Drive because after the fight, after I had sent Lionstar to get help, more of the chant became clear to me. The whole chant became clear to me, but I am missing some of it, so what happened was an incomplete transformation. So it began sapping my strength rapidly. When I ended the transformation, everything was fine…. For about half a second and then I collapsed as you saw."

Olivenose thought for a second and said, "That…. Makes sense." Heathertail nodded her agreement and she asked seriously, "Think we win the fight without casualties?" Firestar answered honestly, not telling them the vision he got, "No. There will be casualties. On both sides. But the reason I've chosen to train you, Olivenose, and the other seven cats, is to win this war with minimal casualties. And then after we push this assault back, I will be adventuring outside the forest to find Tigerstar's body to end this once and for all. The dark forest will no longer have a leader and then they will no longer be a threat to us because they will end up killing each other trying to fight to find a new leader. I'm finishing this once and for all in a couple months. And I don't have a choice anymore. Because if I don't do this, peace and hope will not thrive as long as Tigerstar lives. I unfortunately need to take his life."

Olivenose mewed, "Everyone knows you'd rather try to solve this issue diplomatically and peacefully, but Tigerstar isn't giving you a choice. As I've told you before Love, sometimes, you have to do what you gotta do." Firestar thought to himself, 'A Twoleg saying? Interesting. Wonder where she learned it.'

Firestar smiled and said, "You're right, love. Of course you're right." Olivenose purred and said, "I know I am." Firestar chuckled and entwined his tail with the two she-cats' tails. The two she-cats purred quietly and Firestar mewed, "I love you both." The two she-cats replied in unison, "We love you too."

As the night passed, the three talked, getting to know each other better. By the time the moon was about to set, the three were still talking.

Firestar nearly finished the story of his encounter with a hawk when he was a kit. Heathertail stifled a purr of amusement and Olivenose said, "I'm assuming that's when you found out you were gifted." Firestar nodded and mewed, "You are correct, Love. Bluestar told me that night. Then Silverstream ripped me a new one. When we got home, everything was fine. Until the next morning when Cinderheart discovered that I was bleeding. Dovewing covered my ass by saying the hawk attacked the camp and I fought it off. Saved me from getting chewed out by my mother."

Heathertail mewed, "Didn't expect this to be an all night thing." She yawned and stretched. Olivenose asked Firestar, "Also. Do you know why I've become younger?" Firestar smiled and said, "I do. It's my aura. Reverses the aging process on those I love and that love me. You'll become the same age as me eventually. It shouldn't take too long as you are only a little older than I am. I can also choose to have us stop aging. It's fucking weird, and makes no sense, but fuck it. I believe I am currently fourteen moons old. When I turn thirty-six moons at the most, I will stop the aging process for all of us, because we all will be in our prime, meaning plenty of stamina for strenuous activities and defending the forest." Olivenose mewed, "Indeed."

Firestar mewed, "You two have improved quite a bit. Since I kept you two up, it'd be fine if you went home to sleep." Heathertail purred quietly and mewed, "Just cause we are your mates, doesn't mean you get to cut us any slack." Olivenose mewed her agreement and Firestar laughed and said, "Fair enough. Alright. Let's head to the twolegplace." Firestar led them towards the twolegplace, the two she-cats brushing against his flanks.

They arrived after everyone else had. Lionblaze teased, "Is there another mess somewhere in the forest?" Firestar laughed and retorted, "You'd be able to tell. They wouldn't be able to walk if there was." All of the cats there chuckled. Firestar mewed, "Alright! Remember. Kicks and walking on your hind legs."

Three Weeks into the training:

Firestar watched the group training. Firestar muttered to himself, "No more sparring with Lionblaze. I know he'll be disappointed, but next week I will spar with him. Still trying to get over the fact I almost killed him with the Heavenly Drive even just using the bare minimum I know about it." Firestar watched Dovewing and Ivypool spar. Firestar mewed quietly, "They seem to be directly on par with each other. Is my dick that good and getting fucked by me is that much of an honor, that it's worth a bet to get fucked by me next. Not that I mind. A little friendly competition is good for all of us. Especially the harem. Honestly, if they tie, I'll most likely just invite them both out for a nice romantic walk. See where it goes. Honestly, even if one does win, I will still invite both out. They are sisters after all. The fuck is with Thunderclan and its incest and forbidden love? Well. At least none of the clans are fucking kits. I'd kill someone if they did. I've already killed someone for even attempting to fuck to Silverstream when we were kits." Firestar continued to watch the training and analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of everyone. Firestar noticed that Smokefoot was getting better at checking kicks and blocking; as was Heathertail. Firestar nodded in approval and noticed that Olivenose was sparring with Heathertail. Firestar's mind wandered to some more inappropriate thoughts involving Heathertail and Olivenose, forgetting to close his mind to them. Immediately, both she-cats stopped in their tracks and looked at Firestar blushing a bright red. Heathertail thought to him, 'Just. Damn. Was that vines? Olivenose tied me up? The fuck were those other things? Several sticks around as well? The fuck goes on in your mind love?' Firestar replied, 'Fuck. Um. I was quite a… shall we say, creative person when it came to sex back in my twoleg days. Also kind of sadistic. Meaning I like inflicting pain.' Olivenose replied, 'Well. It isn't a bad idea to check if any of us like pain.' Firestar replied, 'I know Splashfur loves pain. She is a shy one, but by Starclan she is a kinky masochist, meaning she likes pain.' Firestar took a breath and said, "Now. Let's continue the training."

That night:

Firestar sat at the entrance of his den. He heard noise coming from the Warrior's Den and took a whiff of the air. He smelled Lionblaze and Cinderheart leaving the Warrior's Den. Firestar chuckled and mewed, "Have fun." Both of them jumped and Firestar laughed. Fiestar mewed, "Don't be out all night you two. Dad, you still have training in the morning, but do go have some fun. Let off some steam. You and I will start sparring again here soon." Cinderheart mewed, "Don't go too crazy you two. But your father and I have some…. Things to do." Firestar gagged and said, "I know, but you don't need to tell me! I am your son after all!" Firestar watched the two leave and shook his head. Firestar muttered, "I haven't eaten much these past couple of days. I should try to get some fresh-kill in me."

Firestar leapt off the stairs leading up to his den and landed gracefully. Firestar padded to the fresh-kill pile and grabbed a vole. Firestar went to the top of the cliff's edge behind his den and ate his vole. Firestar took a whiff of the air afterwards and got a faint hit on badger. Firestar growled and muttered, "Fuck me! That isn't Midnight's scent. FUCK! If I can thin their numbers a bit, that'll make the fight coming in a week easier and less likely for us to lose anyone. Alright. I know I never wanted to start a free for all with our enemies, unless I had too, but I don't have a choice anymore. Time to bring this war to Tigerstar."

Firestar followed the scent trail away from Thunderclan's cliff edge towards the outskirts of Thunderclan's territory, near what appeared to be an abandoned mill. Firestar muttered to himself, "Is that their base of operations? It's gotta be! All of Tigerstar's army will be stationed there. And I am at full power! I might be able to do this! Or at the very least, slay some of our foes. Since they will all be going for the kill, I can just kill them. Sure, it'll stain my paws once again, but for the greater good, I am willing to do it!" Firestar, silent as a mouse, crept up to the mill. His nose was assaulted with the scent of foxes, cats, dogs, and badgers. Firestar's nose curled up and he hissed quietly, "That is the entirety of Tigerstar's army. Gods, they smell like crowfood. They smell like they forgot what hygiene is. Fuck's sake!"

Firestar muttered, "Should I go in with the Heavenly Drive? I could kill most of them in a matter of seconds if I do, but it will leave me weak because I will only be able to hold it for a minute, if that; without the risk of dying because of the incomplete transformation. Fuck me!" Firestar called upon Stripestar. Stripestar erupted out of Firestar's soul and took a solid form next to him. Stripestar opened his maw to speak, but Firestar hushed him with his tail and prayed to Starclan for Sharptooth to show up. Sharptooth appeared beside Firestar and mewed quietly, "You called?" Firestar nodded and said, barely above a whisper, "We need to speak quietly, we are outside the base of operations of Tigerstar's army. Do you understand me, Stripestar?" Stripestar nodded and Firestar removed his tail from Stripestar's mouth.

Stripestar asked quietly, "Was that necessary?" Firestar nodded and asked quietly, "So. What's our plan of attack?" Sharptooth mewed quietly, "We should first see if they have patrols. Take them out first to thin the horde." Stripestar mewed, "That isn't a bad idea. But we run the risk of being caught like that because those patrols are bound to return eventually." Firestar nodded and said, "I could flashbang the bastards." Stripestar mewed, "Bad idea. Using the Heavenly Drive with the incomplete transformation, can and will most likely kill you if you don't deactivate it in time." Firestar mewed, "We can't afford to lose anyone here. The battle against mine and your world has just started. We all know even after I kill Tigerstar, darkness will still attempt to overtake and overwhelm our way of life. We need to be prepared. We got this." Firestar's body erupted in white flames and he growled, "On me. Fuck being strategic." Stripestar mewed, "This isn't like you. What's going on Firestar?"

Firestar replied honestly, "I'm kinda itching for a fight. Know what I mean?" Stripestar whistled quietly and said, "Full of testosterone. Got it." Firestar nodded and mewed, "I haven't gotten laid in nearly two months. And it is my own fault, because I've been focused on the war coming our way." Sharptooth said, "You gotta take care of yourself as well my friend." Firestar replied, "I appreciate the concern, but the forest nor Starclan can afford for me to be taking care of myself in that way constantly. Now. Let's do this."

Firestar led the small group towards the entrance, using bushes as cover. Firestar yowled a powerful war cry as he leapt into combat, Stripestar and Sharptooth behind him.

Firestar quickly slew six cats, blood coating his chest fur and face. Firestar evaded several attacks and blocked a bite, the dog's teeth sinking into his front leg. Firestar growled and hit the dog with several strikes and kicked it off of him into a group of badgers. Firestar felt several sets of claws attack his flanks and he hissed in pain. Sharptooth roared a powerful roar and leapt into the fray, slaughtering several dogs swiftly. Stripestar followed closely behind him, slaying some foxes. A cat yowled, "WE ARE UNDER ATTACK!" Firestar looked around and heard several patrols begin returning. Firestar smirked and heard something leap at him from behind. Firestar whirled around and caught the fox with a hook, sending it through one of the walls of the mill. Firestar heard the mill begin a creak as some of the support was gone. Firestar smirked and yelled to Stripestar and Sharptooth, "If you can send our enemies through the walls, the whole place could come down! And along with it, hopefully take many of their numbers out!" Stripestar and Sharptooth yelled, "Affirmative!" Firestar shook his head and roared a powerful roar, shaking the mill. Firestar blocked a claw and swiftly slit his foes throat, blood spurting out. Firestar heard a badger bumbling towards him. Firestar swiftly turned around and evaded a claw headed for his throat. Firestar's paws ignited in white flames and he began a flurry of strikes ending his combo with a kick, making the badger skid backwards. Firestar got onto his hind legs and blocked several strikes. Firestar slipped a claw and retaliated with a closed paw, sending the badger flying a few feet.

Firestar heard something approaching him from behind and flipped backwards, landing on all four paws and shot forwards, with Sharptooth right behind him. Firestar yelled to Stripestar and Sharptooth, "THE MOMENT YOU THINK YOU WILL BE KILLED, RETURN TO STARCLAN TO REST UP! I CAN HANDLE THE REST AFTER THAT!" Firestar evaded several strikes and caught one of the badger's paws. Firestar smirked and swiftly snapped it upwards at full strength, tearing the paw off. Blood shot from the missing limb and Firestar threw the paw away as the badger yowled in pain. Firestar swiftly slit the badger's throat and it began choking on its blood.

Firestar dashed backwards and felt teeth sink into his scruff. He felt himself being lifted off the ground and thrown against a wall. Firestar's back hit the wall harshly and he coughed up a small mouthful of blood. Firestar growled in annoyance and hissed, "King?! The fuck are you doing here? I literally killed you when defending Windclan!" King cackled maniacally and growled, "You can't kill me forever. Eventually, you will grow old and weak. JUST LIKE THE FOREST!" Firestar growled in annoyance and leapt before King could react. Firestar pinned King and growled, "I will kill you once and for all eventually. Keep coming back. I could use the exercise!" Before King could react, Firestar got on his hind legs and curb stomped King's head as hard as he could. King's head exploded in confetti of blood, skull, and brain matter. Firestar growled, "WHO ELSE WANTS SOME?!"

Stripestar looked at Firestar and mewed, "You good man? You seem to be enjoying this a little much." Firestar looked at Stripestar and mewed, "I am fine. Just letting go of pent up anger." Firestar turned his gaze towards the rest of the enemies and roared loudly. Stripestar and Sharptooth joined him, the three cat's combined roar shook the entire mill aggressively. Firestar looked at them and mewed, "This is very unlike me, but Death, Murder, Kill! Buy Thunderclan a bit more time. We already know they're trying to kill us. Code fourteen will not be broken, and they're outside of the Warrior Code anyways. We need to end this. NOW!"

Stripestar mewed, "Don't do it! IT WILL KILL YOU!" Firestar yelled, "I won't be using it. How stupid do you think I am?" Stripestar replied, "Gotta be sure!" Firestar shook his head and leapt towards his next foe, Stripestar and Sharptooth right behind him.

After the battle, all three cats were drenched in blood. Firestar looked at the mill and walked to one of the corners holding it up and swung hard as he could. As his paw collided with the stone, the mill shook. Firestar roared and swung through the stone wall. The mill immediately began to collapse. Firestar dove backwards to avoid being crushed.

Firestar watched the mill collapse while on his back and mewed, "It's done. For now. We bought Thunderclan a couple more days at most." Stripestar looked at Firestar and mewed, "Are you okay?" Firestar replied, "I'm fine. Time to go home."

Stripestar and Sharptooth returned to Starclan. Firestar limped to the twolegplace as the sun was near rising. When he arrived, he was ambushed by all nine cats he was training. Smokefoot said, "We were worried you had slept in." Smokefoot noticed Firestar was limping and his facial expression immediately changed from joking to concern. He asked hastily, "The fuck happened to you?!" Firestar opened his mouth to reply when another cat interrupted him. Owlwhisker mewed, "Firestar. Answer the question, bro." Firestar sighed and answered, "I took out a camp of our enemies last night with the help of Starclan. And then proceeded to collapse the encampment. I bought Thunderclan more time." Heathertail hissed, "You risked your life alone?! Why the fuck are you training us then?! Gods, you're a dumbass sometimes!" Firestar chuckled and mewed, "I'll be fine. Onto training." Lionblaze mewed, "I never thought I'd say this. But I am canceling training today. Come with me son. We're taking you to the medicine cats." Firestar replied, "I don't have a choice. Do I?" Breezepelt mewed, "You always have a choice. But you're smart enough to choose the right one." Olivenose, Reedwhisker, Dovewing, and Ivypool nodded their agreement. Firestar sighed and said, "Using my own words against me Breezepelt. I can't lie. The wisdom is solid. Fine. Let's go."

All nine cats led Firestar back to Thunderclan. They were greeted by Seedwhisker, Cloudtail, and Brightheart. The nine cats led Firestar to the medicine den. Spottedleaf padded out and opened her mouth to ask what was going on when she noticed Firestar's state. She hissed, "Mousebrain." Spottedleaf led Firestar into the medicine den to be treated.

Well. That was long. And I kinda went into detail about my own mental state since Firestar and I are one and the same. Well fuck. Oh well. Until next time, may Starclan watch over you all! Until next time, HappytheExceed16, Logging out!