Confusing Twists | A Warrior Cats AU

Chapter 19

: Sudden Hatred :

The next morning the clan was acting as though nothing had happened the previous afternoon.
That just made Brambleclaw more angry. Firestar was just going to ignore the valid criticism that he hadn't been paying attention to his clanmate's deteriorating state!
I can't believe how selfish he is! Brambleclaw whisked his tail in frustration.
Whatever, if Firestar wants to be a fox-heart so be it! I don't need him! I have Jayfeather, Hollyleaf, Lionblaze, Ashfur, Squirrelflight and Thornclaw! I'm not lonely! Brambleclaw didn't even need to assure himself of it.
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rambleclaw padded over to Ashfur. “Good morning. How are you doing?” he asked.
Ashfur shrugged. “Fine I guess.” he muttered.
Brambleclaw pulled Ashfur closer to him. “Hey, listen, you're really worrying me. You can talk to me. You should talk to me.”
Ashfur considered his words. After a few moments he responded. “Later. After patrols.”
Brambleclaw nodded. Good.

As usual Brambleclaw went on a border patrol, he went with Ashfur and Cloudtail.
He took Cloudtail on purpose. Cloudtail was one of the least likely cats to start anything with Ashfur.
Ashfur refused to meet Cloudtail’s gaze. So Brambleclaw decided to step in. “Hey Cloudtail, how have you been doing?”
“Fine, you?” Cloudtail dipped his head politely.
“I’m doing good. What about you Ashfur?” Brambleclaw pulled Ashfur into the conversation.
Ashfur shrugged in response.
Come on, say something. Brambleclaw urged silently.
But Ashfur didn't speak.
Well I guess it's better than he and Cloudtail fighting. Brambleclaw thought.
Ashfur suddenly froze.
Brambleclaw quickly turned to him. “What is it?” he inquired cautiously.
Ashfur flicked his ear. “Rogue scent.” he replied.
Cloudtail let out a growl. “They better not still be here, or I'll shred them.”
Brambleclaw nodded slightly. No one is trespassing on my territory and getting away with it!
Ashfur slid out his claws. “The scent is stale.” he informed them.
Brambleclaw opened his mouth and scented the air. “He’s right, for the scent on our territory. . . But I can smell fresh scent up ahead. Let's go check the border.” he told his companions.
Cloudtail and Ashfur nodded.
As they approached the border, Brambleclaw picked up the fresh scent of three cats.
Brambleclaw raised his tail for silence and the patrol stalked ahead.
Brambleclaw spotted three young cats conversing just outside clan territory.
“. . . Are you sure we should warn them? You know how clan cats are.” A fluffy green eyed tom with grey eyes grumbled.
A black and white tom with a fully black tail whisked around. “Oh come on Rain, do you really believe all those stories? What are you, a kit?” he rolled his eyes.
Rain’s fur bristled. “Im not a kit! Im eighteen moons old!” he replied indignantly.
The third cat, a yellow tabby tom scoffed. “You’re only six moons off being a kit!”
“You’re twenty moons old!” Rain snapped back.
“Will you two quit it?! We're all less than two years old! And we’re supposed to be waiting.” The black and white tom stepped in between them.
I don't think I've ever seen grown cats acting so immature. Brambleclaw thought.
He flicked his tail and the patrol slid out of their hiding place.
The three rogues spun around.
Cloudtail was the first to speak. “What are you doing so close to our border?!” he demanded.
Ashfur let out a hiss.
“Violence, good choice.” Vixen’s sarcastic voice sounded in Brambleclaw’s ear.
Go away Vixen, I'm busy. Brambleclaw tried to act normal, as though he wasn't talking to some strange entity.
The black and white tom ignored Cloudtail and Ashfur's hostility. “Greetings, I'm sure you might have noticed some foren scents on your territory. Correct?”
“Oh yes we have!” Ashfur snarled. “You three!”
Rain looked like he was about to snap back but the black and white tom slapped his tail over Rain’s mouth. “Well other than us of course, I mean we aren't on your territory unlike those other's.” he meowed politely.
Brambleclaw made finally spoke. “Who are you three and what are you doing here?” he asked.
Rain scoffed. “None of your-” the black and white tom once again slapped his tail over Rain’s mouth.
“I am Darktail, and these two are Rain and Toad.” the black and white tom responded, flashing Rain an irritated look. “And we're here because some of our. . . Rivals shall I say, are planning on attacking your clan.”
Are you going to explain how you are more trustworthy? Brambleclaw asked silently.
“And why should we believe you?!” Ashfur snarled.
Darktail shrugged. “Good question, but we aren't on your territory. They were.” the three toms walked away.
“We need to report this.” Cloudtail meowed as they were leaving.
Brambleclaw nodded. Somethings happening. That's for sure.

An: Yes I changed the ages, deal with it.