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Chapter 6

Oakpaw gave a sigh. He didn't mean to snap at her. He just looked down at the ground. Then Oakpaw looked up. He saw Deafire still leading the patrol, and Tawnycloud and Bounceleg were still talking.
“We're here. Start laying the borders,” Deadfire ordered. “Oh! I call the fern patch!” Bounceleg yelled. She ran over to the patch, and layed down the border. The others did the same. “Help!” Oakpaw looked down, and saw a little white and black tom. His fur was all stuck out, and had mud stuck to his pelt. “What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be with your mother?” Oakpaw stuttered. What was a kit doing so far away from his camp? Then he started crying. “Wha-what's the matter? What do you need help with?” Oakpaw asked, and wrapped his tail around Birchkit, trying to comfort him. “She...she was fighting this fox, and...and she told me to run, and find the clans! I didn't know where the clans were, but, I just ran. I was scared! Please, help my mother!” Birchkit wailed. Oakpaw turned. He scanned around, but the patrol was gone. Oh, StarClan! “Where is your mother?” Oakpaw asked the kit. I got to do this myself. “Over here,” Birchkit meowed. He ran deeper into TreeClan territory, into the forest. Oakpaw gulped, and followed Birchkit.
The longer Oakpaw followed the kit, the more yells, and growling he heard. Finally, Oakpaw ran into a clearing. A black she-cat was fighting this fox. She was pinned down, and the fox was about to bite into her neck. Birchkit was covered in tears. Leave my mother alone!” he screamed. Birchkit lunged at the fox. He landed with his mouth deep into the fox's neck. The fox staggered backwards, yelping in pain. The fox then shakes it's self, and Birchkit went flying off the fox. “Birchkit!” Oakpaw yelled, looking at Birchkit' motionless body. “No!” screamed the she-cat. As the fox turned to the she-cat, snarling, the she-cat swiped at it, claws unsheathed. Quickly, before the fox could regain balance, Oakpaw lunged at the fox, with claws unsheathed. His claws dug deep into the fox's flank. The fox screamed in pain, and tried to shake Oakpaw off.
Suddenly, a battle cry rang through the clearing. Wildfire with Sunflower, Barkfur, Leafstorm, and Grasspaw popped out of a bush. Wildfire sank his teeth into the fox's fur, trying to drag it. Oakpaw immediately let go of the fox's flank. Sunflower grabbed the fox's legs, trying to hold it down. Grasspaw ran to Birchkit. He poked the kit with his paws. To Oakpaw's relief, Birchkit groaned, and pushed Grasspaw away. Grasspaw picked up Birchkit, and ran over to Oakpaw. “You have to take this kit with her mother.,” Grass-paw’s voice muffled in Birchkit's fur,“TreeClan can't handle two more mouths to feed. We already have enough problems.” Leafstorm helped the she-cat up from the ground. He dragged her away from the fox, behind a bush. Oakpaw looked over to the brush, then at Grasspaw. “You have to. Please,” Grasspaw begged. “alright,” Oakpaw replied. Grasspaw nodded, and leaped on the fox, helping in the fight with his clanmates.
Quickly, Oakpaw picked up Birchkit. He wailed, protesting to be picked up. “Be quiet! I'm trying to save your life!” Oakpaw growl muffled in Birchkit's puffy fur. Birchkit moaned one last time before keeping quiet. Oakpaw ran over to the bush where Birchkit's mother was . “What do you want?” Leafstorm hissed. “RockClan would be gladly to take these cats in. Grasspaw told me that TreeClan already has enough mouths to feed, so I'll take them to my camp,” Oakpaw explained. “Oakpaw! Stop talking! It's tickling me!” Birchkit giggled softly. Leafstom just snorted before turning to the she-cat. “Nightfang. RockClan has offered to take you in. Sorry TreeClan can't take you in. Come on. Get up,” Leafstorm urged the she-cat to get up.
“Wheres, where my son! I can't leave without my son!” the she-cat wailed. “He's right here,” Leafstorm replied. Slowly, she got up. Nightfang looked around, and saw that Oakpaw was holding her son. “Thank you, kind one,” Nightfang thanked. “I haven't done anything yet. Follow me,” Oakpaw said. Chapter 7

He walked away from the fight. Nightfang quickly caught up with him. “Where are you from? Your name sounds like a clan name,” Oakpaw asked. “Oakpaw! Can I ride on your back! I promise to hold on tight, and I won't let go,” Birchkit asked before his mother could reply. Oakpaw rolled his eyes. “Of course Just let me put you down.” He gently put down the tom, and sat down. Birchkit bounced up and down, before running to Oakpaw's back. He got into the hunter's crouch. Wiggled a bit, and jumped on Oakpaw. Carefully, Birchkit climbed up. When he got into a good position, he said, “I'm ready!”
Oakpaw slowly got up, and started walking. “Um, I do come from a clan, but it's far away from here. I had to escape, because, my clan camp was attacked. I don't know if any of the other clans, or tribes helped us, but my mate told me to run, and that he'd follow me later. Nightfang replied. “Wait, there are other clans? And tribes? What are tribes?” Oakpaw asked. “Tribes are a group of cats who follow different rules, and don't go to StarClan when they die. They go to the Tribe of Endless hunting. Also, they have names completely different then ours, and stuff like leaders, and medicine cats, deputies, warriors, are different. Most clans don't like the tribes, but my clan, SilverClan, has made peace with one of the tribes, called Lightning in Darkness of Moon. Other clans have been attacking us, like NightClan and ShineClan,” Nightfang explained. “Oh, but, we did start the clan thing, right?” Oakpaw asked.
“Oh, yes. When some of your clans deny us kittypetts, or loners, we set up our own clan. See, Far away from this forest, is another forest, larger than this. The clans in there, are SilverClan, NightClan, and ShineClan, with two tribes, Lightning in Darkness of Moon, and Blazing Fire in Sun. Those two tribes started the tribes. Farther than that forest, is a lake, a big lake, that has five clans, and three tribes, the biggest cats settlement. The clans are LightClan, StormClan, DarkClan EchoClan, and CloudClan. The tribes are Wind Where Gust Flows, River Where Fish Swim, and Cave of Whispering Stones. As you cloud tell, their camp is in a cave. The last cat settlement is the smallest, which was just FireClan and SnowClan. Most of them have their original leaders, like FireClan has Firestar as the leader. You know. There has been massive wars between the tribes and clans, but, some try to find peace, a become allies,” Nightfang explained. “Wow, that is so amazing. We knew nothing about this. This will be a lot of news, but, the clans might want to stay out of this. You see, we've had some conflict ourselves,” Oakpaw said. He was astonished.
“Oakpaw! Who is this cat?' Oakpaw saw Stoneclaw with Goldenfur and Deadfire. “I-I found her fighting a fox, protecting her kits. She's from another clan, in a forest far from here. Her clans at war,” Oakpaw tried to explain. “What are you talking about? We are the only clans,” Stoneclaw growled. “No, that's no true! There are other clans. When you guys reject loners, we form our own clan, follow the warrior code, go to StarClan when we die, all that stuff! But, have a little difference in each cat settlement,” Nightfang hissed. Stoneclaw flinched. “Yeah! We're not lying! Why would we?” Birchkit said. He climbed on Oakpaw's head, and jumped down to face Stoneclaw. “Hi there, my name's Birchkit.” Stoneclaw stared down at the kit, then at Nightfang. “He's my kit. I know, he's a lot to handle, but I can do it,” Nightfang said the deputy. “Let me talk to Rockstar on this. But, in the meantime, you and your kit will be able to rest in the nursery. If you are hungry, then you may take something from the fresh-kill pile,” Stoneclaw ordered. “Wait, doesn't Rockstar decide on that?” Goldenfur asked.
“No, the deputy takes care of apprentice training, border, and hunting patrols, and the welfare of the cats,” Stoneclaw explained, “But, the leaders make the final decision.” “Oh,” Goldenfur said. She walked in the camp with Deadfire following. Birchkit bolted in, with Nightfang. Oakpaw went in after them, and Stoneclaw went in last. “Mom! Who's this weirdo?” As Oakpaw came in, Redkit was yelling for her mom. Honeyfur came running out of the nursery, and stared down at Birchkit. “Hi there, my name's Birchkit. I'm staying here for a bit, with my mom,” Birchkit squeaked. “Rockstar will explain later, don't worry. They're friendly,” Deadfire said to the queen. Honeyfur nodded., and just stared at Birchkit.
“Hi, there. My name's Honeyfur. Where's your mother?” Honeyfur asked. “She's probably going to get checked on by your medicine cat, right? You do have one?” Birchkit. Actually, we have two, and one of them is going to check on you, my friend,” Nighttail came out of nowhere, which usually happens. “Okay!” Birchkit bounced up and down. “You seem excited. You like the medicine cat?” Nighttail asked as he lead Birchkit to the medicine cat's den. “Yup! I want to be one. Feathershine teaches me a lot!” Birchkit said. “Feathershine? Who's Feathershine?” Nighttail asked. “She's SilverClan's medicine cat,” Birchkit replied.

the rest....
“Oh, okay? I think?” Nighttail meowed. “Tell me, who is SilverClan?” Then Birchkit started explaining to him what Nightfang said to Stoneclaw.
“Why don't you get something to eat. You seem tired,” Deafire said. The black tom was sitting right next to him the whole time. “Oh, and after that, clean the elder's den. Remember to check for ticks!” Oakpaw groaned. He hated doing that. The worst thing that an apprentice does Is checking elders for ticks. Oakpaw slugged to the fresh-kill pile, and picked two birds. He walked over to the tree stump, and started eating the birds. “Mind telling me what happened in your dream now?” Toadfur walked out of the elder's den to sit across Oakpaw at the tree stump. “Yes, please tell us,” Squirrelfur meowed as she walked over. “You! Stay away! This has nothing to to with you!” Toadfur growled. “What are you talking about? He's my son!” Squirrelfur hissed. “Stop! I will tell you both! Just stop bickering,” Oakpaw yelled.
Okay, I'll start now. I woke up in StarClan. I saw Waterstar and Moonstar. They greeted be. Then two cats named Shadowpool and Thunderfang-” “My parents,” Toadfur interrupted. “We know that!” Squirrelfur hissed. “Anyway,” Oakpaw continued, ignoring the comment, “a cat named Ravenheart came in. He was the first deputy of RockClan, right?” Squirrelfur nodded. “He was my uncle. Never mind that, continue,” “Shadowpool got mad, and said why not invite everyone in StarClan. Then Treestar came, just to watch, or something. I don't know. After that, Thunderfang told me a prophecy. It was, The Shadow of the Bright Moon shall haunt the Clans, and will bring the Darkness that draws the Clans to war. Stop the haunting Shadows, and defeat the evil Darkness,” Oakpaw explained. Toadfur and Squirrelfur were silent. “I'll tell Stoneclaw,” Squirrelfur said before taking off. “Don't worry. You'll probably want to keep this a secret, right? I won't tell anyone this,” the orange tom said. He got up, stretched, and walked back to the elder's den.
“May all cats old enough to catch you own prey, gather here beneath the Rockpile for a clan meeting,” Rockstar yowled. The cats began to gather, one by one. Briarwish, Thorntail, Bounceleg, Mousetail, and Grayheart came out of the warrior's den. Nightwatcher and Dawnflower sat together, with Deafire and Foxblaze following them. Tigerpaw, Spiderpaw, and Snakepaw stopped wrestling, and went over to sit together. Tallfur and Toadfur came out of the elder's den. “You guys have clan meetings too? I love them!” Birchkit screamed as he ran out of the medicine cat's den. Nightfang, Nighttail, and Creekwing walked out of the den together. Oakpaw went over to sit next to Applepaw and Leafpaw. “Hello,” Oakpaw paw said as he sat down. “Hi,” Applepaw replied. Leafpaw was busy grooming herself. Oakpaw and Applepaw just stared at her.
“Oh, Oakpaw's here? I didn't know. Hi. Sorry,” Leafpaw said when she looked up to them. She looked embarrassed. “All cats of RockClan, we have a cat from a different part of the world. Her name's Nightfang, and she has a kit, Birchkit. From what they tell, there are other Clans, in the forest, far beyond our borders. And, Tribes, who follow different customs. At the time now, there is a great war between the Clans and Tribes. At the next gathering, I will tell the other Clans,” Rockstar said the the Clan. “Oh! Rockstar! May I speak? It's about the, gatherings, that you were talking about,” Nightfang asked. “Yes, you may, my friend,” Rockstar said. “Great!” Nightfang made her was through the cats, and hopped on the Rockpile. “About gatherings, All the Clans in this, giant forest, come together every three moons, in one place, a large place. The leaders of each Clan talks, just like a normal gathering. The Tribes don't come, they do their own thing. The next one is two moons from now. You can tell the other Clans, and it would cool if you guys would come. We thought you just didn't want to come, but, now I know you never knew about it,” Nightfang said.
“Wait, how can we trust her? How do we know if he's lying or not? Huh?” Nightwatcher yelled. Other cats murmured in agreement. To the Clan, they didn't know Nightfang at all. They don't know if they can trust her, or not. They weren't sure. “My mother wouldn't lie! She's no lier!” Birchkit screamed. “Calm down little one. I believe her. I bet others do. Just settle down,” Honeyfur soothed Birchkit. “Yeah. Not everyone doesn't trust your mom. I believe her. Who ever doesn't, is a mouse-brain,” Redkit meowed. “Really?” Birchkit asked. Honeyfur nodded. “Yup! Most of us here are mouse-brains apparently, but that's just us,” Redkit said. “Redkit!” Honeyfur gasped. “What? It's true!” the tiny kit meowed. “Never mind that. Just don't say that at all,” Honeyfur replied.
“Cats of RockClan!” Rockstar's yowled stopped the talking. All the cat looked up at their leader. “I know some of you don't believe what Nightfang has told us, but, wouldn't it make sense that it could happen? What would have anyone of you cats have done, if you wanted to join the clans, but got rejected? You knew everything about the clans, but they wouldn't let you join. Wouldn't you want to make your own clan? I know I would. Before we deny believing anything, think on both sides of it. Most of us, only think on one side of it, our side. I, do believe what Nightfang has told us,” Rockstar said to the clan. Then the old tom turned his gaze to Nightfang.
“Thank-you, young one. Your knowledge has amazed us, well, at least the ones that trust you. But, I would like RockClan to stay out of the other Clan's affairs. I bet that the other clans would also like to stay out of this war. But, RockClan would be honored to help SilverClan with any of it's problems.” Rockstar bowed his head to Nightfang and Birchkit. Some cats yowled in protest. “ Silence!” Rockstar yowled. The Clan camp grew silent, and some cats looked at their paws. Stoneclaw padded over to Nightfang. “ You're welcomed to stay in the nursery for now. When things get settled, I'll take a patrol over to your clan, and I can talk with your leader in terms of the arrangement of an alliance. For now, we'll just have to wait till the clan get's settled with the choice of helping outside clans,” Stoneclaw explained.
Nightfang nodded seriously. Birchkit just looked at Stoneclaw. “ You're big! How did you get that big? Did you eat lot’s a rabbits? I wanna get big too! You gotta tell me how you did it!” Birchkit said really fast. Stoneclaw just gazed at him, toning him out. Then, Creekwing snatched Birchkit up, and mumbled through her teeth, “Lets go fix you up. I heard you took a beating.” “ No! Lemme go!” Birchkit squealed. “ Shut up and let me do my job.” Creekwing grumbled. Birchkit fell silent. Nightfang just stared at Creekwing. “ Thank you! You're the first cat to shut Birchkit up!” Nightfang meowed. Creekwing just walked away, to the medicine cat's den. Nighttail was there, sorting out herbs in the sun, to dry. So the healthy ones would release some herb juice form the sun. The damaged ones could absorb the juice, and wouldn't be damaged anymore. Medicine cats use this. To save herbs, and to keep their stock full, for a longer amount of time.
Nighttail looked up from his work, and smiled at Creekwing and Nightfang. Oakpaw could hear many cats murmuring, talking about weather they could really trust what Nightfang and Birchkit are saying, is true. Turmoil was still in the clan, and to Oakpaw, it got pretty annoying Why can't people just believe Nightfang and Birchkit? They look beat up to me, form their hard journey.

and the rest....Oakpaw looked up in the sky, and saw that it began to get a little dark. I'm gonna go eat some food. Oakpaw walked to the Fresh-Kill pile, and took a two mice, and walked over to a small rock. He laid the food on the rock, and starting eating the mice. After that, he walked over to Honeyfur and Nightfang laying down together. Birchkit and Redkit were tussling. When Oakpaw walked over, they both stopped. “MoonClan has attacked us!” Redkit squealed at the top of her lungs. “Get them!!!” Redkit and Birchkit both pounced on Oakpaw. Birchkit jumped on Oakpaw's back, and Redkit tackled Oakpaw. Oakpaw went down in a thud. Honeyfur immediately jumped up. Oakpaw scooped up Redkit, and playfully threw her. Redkit jumped up, and ran right back, taking the hit like it was nothing. Oakpaw slowly got up, and as he did, Birchkit slides off Oakpaw's back. “Stop the fighting!!!” Honeyfur hissed. Redkit stopped clawing at Oakpaw's leg, and Birchkit stopped biting at Oakpaw's back. The kits ran to Honeyfur. “hey Honeyfur! Um, we weren't just attacking Oakpaw!” Birchkit meowed, then smiled. Redkit just nodded. Honeyfur narrowed her eyes. “Don't you lie to me. Go in the nursery, and get some sleep. It's almost moonhigh,” Honeyfur said. Birchkit's head sank, and Redkit darted in the nursery. Birchkit seemed surprised. “Why are you so happy, Redkit?” Birchkit asked. “Because tomorrow means another day to do stuff, and it brings me closer, to becoming an apprentice!!!” Redkit exclaimed Birchkit seemed a little happier. Honeyfur paddedNightfang to wake up. “Come on, Nightfang. You have to get inside,” Honeyfur meowed. Nightfang slowly got up, and stretched , before dragging her tired body into the nursery. “It feels like SilverClan camp already,” Nightfang muttered to herself. Honeyfur followed in, but glanced at Oakpaw before going in, “Thanks for playing with them. I was to tired to play with them.” Oakpaw jut nodded. Honeyfur's golden fur disappeared into the nursery's shadows. Oakpaw slugged his tired body to the apprentices den, and curled up in his den. All the other apprentices had been sleeping. Tigerpaw, and Spiderpaw, the oldest apprentices, had been sleeping in the middle of the den. The most experienced apprentices slept in the middle where the most warm is located. New apprentices slept at the edge. Oakpaw shuddered at the cold winds that would blow in the den. This is leaf-bare. Oakpaw snuggled in his den. He wrapped his tail around his nose, and buried his face into his paws. Quickly, he fell asleep

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Aros wrote:That's awesome dude.Good job.

thanks, i'm working very hard on dis....

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Aros wrote:

Shadowstar1922 wrote:

Aros wrote:That's awesome dude.Good job.

thanks, i'm working very hard on dis....

i can tell

this story(i've finished the first book) has taken about 7 months to complete. i've revised ad editted, countless times.

oh yes, if anyone wants to become in the sotry, as a cat, they are welcome to ask. i can include anyone in . these are the people who are already in.
(Note, i do NOT try to include your personality into the cats, for some of them. so if you know your personality is NOT wut the cat i have included you in, is NOT yours, don't worry. i made this a long time ago, and most, i just decided, when meeting new friends.

Samantha509988 (WhiteFrost) a she-cat warrior in TreeClan..destined to become somethign great. a greatly determined cat in Treeclan, that loves to give opinions in matters, and speaks freely. does not often like being bossed around.
Shadowstar( me: Oakpaw) an apprentice in RockClan....also destinined. a nervous, yet brave cat. Dreams of being a leader one day.
Brother:(Snakepaw) an apprentice in RockClan ,brother of Oakpaw. cranky, yet funny. likes to anoy people when givign the chance.
jr3degree(Tigerpaw) an apprentice of RockClan. a very rude tom cat, but can be very nice. Loves to speak out when ever giving the chance, and hates when cats object him.
Ghost(Deadfire) a warrior of RockClan, and the mentor of Oakpaw. Young, Energetic, and powerful tom. is often cranky, and likes to snap at people, but never means harm. Treats everyone the same, but not his mate, Goldenfur(who is expecting his kits)
Toady(Toadfur) elder of RockClan. Grandfather of Oakpaw, and Snakepaw, father of Stoneclaw, and son of Shadowpool and Thunderfang(now in StarClan) Is often cranky, but very warm hearted, and jokes form time to time. trys to get in everyone's business sometimes.
Lightning Orb: (Goldenfur) Queen of RockClan, expecting Deadire's kits. :Very independent, and is a very loving she-cat. likes to talk often, and never likes to be bossed around.
Lucky Ducky:(Dawnstar) Leader of MoonClan: Very loving she-cat, but can get mean, when needed. Is very converned for her Clan, from the threat of Waterclan.
Porphet(Ripplestar) Leader of WaterClan: A very mean, and oftne injustice. Likes to have power, and sometimes, can be very rude. Wants to rule the forest.
Vampire18:Redkit: kit in Rockclan, and duaghter of Honeyfur: is a very energetic kit, and is a little curious, and cluesless about the world around her.
Emo Kid: going to be one of Goldenfur's and Deadifre's kits. name will be Lionkit.
wii dude. (Birchkit) destined to be the Medicine Cat of Rockclan, son of Nightfang, and godlenheart, who come from a long away clan. Very naive about the world, and can be a little funny. a very jolly-going young kit, and has already mastered the arts of herbs.


Sorry if you didn't want to be in, but i thought of you. if you REALLY don't wanna be in, i cna get you killed. lol, jk. if you want to be in, then ask, pm me, or leave a post on one of my chapters.