Chapter one
A long growl rippled through Birdclaw's throat as he crouched in a fighting stance. His fur pricked along his spine as his opponent advanced, his lips curled in a snarl. His tail flicked from side to side with warning.
"Shadowfur, it doesn't have to be like this!" He exclaimed through clenched teeth. But, as most of shadowclan's warriors are, Shadowfur was persistent. Especially when it involved his enemies.
"I don't care how it has to be, you bag of fleas! You can't change my mind on this one." Shadowfur growled. "You think you can create peace out of war? What a silly bird you've turned out to be!" Birdclaw flinched at the sharp insult, but quickly regained confidence.
With brief hesitation, Birdclaw leapt into the air, hooking his claws as he came raking them down. Shadowfur attempted to dodge, but ended up landing awkwardly on his side. Quickly, he tried to regain his balance, but Birdclaw's rapid blow to the flank sent him staggering backwards.
With eyes full of sheer hatred, Shadowfur pulled himself back up. "I see you've been practicing, Birdclaw. What a pity you won't get to show off much longer!" Without waiting for a response, he barreled into Birdclaw. The air knocked out of him, Birdclaw was sent harshly into the ground. Pinned by Shadowfur and bleeding heavily on his forehead, Birdclaw sensed a small feeling of dread. His family was counting on him, how could he let them down?
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