Warriors: Into The Shadows

Chapter 3

 Black cat met the orange eyes glaring down at him, with his ears flattening warily since the tom didn't say a word yet. It is like he is peeling back his fur to see the cat underneath. He didn't know what the tom is waiting for but he finally glance at the cats besides him.

"Explain." His voice was a deep growl as he look back at him. Black cat's fur is bristling as he glare back.

"This is Black cat, Brokenstar. Met him close to the twolegplace border while hunting with Deerfoot. He was in the forest and I warn him away. Since he is a kittypet, I thought by just leaving, he would head back home. That wasn't the case and he chase me, having questions. He got stuck in the marsh and was sinking in the mud. Deerfoot pull him out. Seeing how tired he was, I made the choice to bring him here so Runningnose can look him over." Russetfur mew is firm as she brush her tail on Black cat's side. Letting him know that it is going to be ok.

A small grey and white tom push pass the white tom when he heard his name. The white tom let out a small hiss as he got close to Black cat. His eyes widen as he took in his shakiness. These names are spot on, black cat thought as he saw the dried snot on the cat's nose.

"Blackfoot. Get ready for the apprentices ceremony while I chat with my senior warriors. Let Runningnose do what he does best. We aren't cruel." Brokenstar turn around while Blackfoot head to the nursery. The rest of the cats begin to sit near the big boulder that the other rock was leaning against. Black cat saw how organized everyone was and he watch everything with interest. Runningnose went into the den smelling of herbs as two queens with four kits between them came out with Blackfoot.

His ear twitch as he heard whispers about him but that was to be expected. He is a stranger and an intruder. Russetfur saw his interest and begin to explain what is happening. She point out that Runningnose is their medicine cat and he went into the medicine den. Deerfoot glance at her with disapproval in his eyes as he turn to watch the proceedings. Brokenstar is in a corner near the oak tree with five other cats, Scorchwind was among them. There was three young cats sitting near a cave. Soon Runningnose came back holding a leaf wrap. He put the wrap in front of him, telling him to eat the herbs to gain his energy back. He did so, nearly gagging at the bad taste. Runningnose whiskers twitch as he check him over once again, nodding when he couldn't find any other wounds.

Brokenstar finish his meeting and his tail twitch anxiously as he wondered what it meant for him. He jump up on the boulder, looking down at the clan gathered beneath him.

"At tonight gathering, I'm sure you all heard that both Thunderclan and Riverclan have new deputies. Leopardfur and Lionheart is the new deputies. At least Shadowclan isn't weak in battle to lose important members of our clan. That isn't the only news. Windclan warn us about a badger they seen heading to our territory due to them chasing it. I thank Tallstar for the warning and I want patrols to keep an eye out. We smelt it near the burnt scyamore on the way back, so mentors keep your apprentices away from that area. I'm sure you are all aware of our visitor. I decided to give this kit a chance since he shown such promise. If he wants it of course. Who wouldn't want to be a Shadowclan cat?" At this indignant mutterings erupt among the clan.

"Brokenstar with all respect, he's a kittypet! Send him home to his twolegs otherwise he just be a burden. " A white tom call out.

"Maybe he can't be a warrior. Has no fighting skills due to lazing around all the time." A dark brown tom mutter.

Russetfur was whispering their names into Black cat ears. Ratscar and Swampcloud was the loudest among the others.

Brokenstar's eyes narrow at them before he let out a loud yowl to quiet the clan. He was clawing the moss beneath his paws as his tail lash.