"Birdclaw!" SilverShadow called out in the afternoon air, her voice rigid with worry. Huddled against her paws sat Lionkit, the biggest of the litter. Skykit was a few inches away examining a leaf. Her silver-blue fur shone in the sun as she watched different leaves fall from the abyss.
"Skykit, stay close." SilverShadow exclaimed. "Where is he? He said he'd be back by sun down, and it's getting close enough!"
•. •. •. •. •. • •. •. •
Birdclaw gathered as much strength as possible, and forced ShadowFur off of his shoulders. Then, Without hesitation, he sent a blow to Shadowfur's head, sending him reeling into a tree.
Birdclaw, tired and bleeding heavily, had to think of something soon.
A. He could try to win the fight.
Or
B. He could run.
With a heavy heart, Birdclaw chose the option that settled best for his family. His mate needed him.
While Shadowfur steadied himself, Birdclaw shot off. Maybe next time he'd win, he thought. Or maybe something even greater.....
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Warrior Cats #1: The Battle of Thorns
FanfictionSkykit and Lionkit started out as loners. Their mother and father have broken their ties with clan life, but when Lionkit finds himself talking with a Streamclan apprentice, he'll have to decide whether to leave the life of a loner, or continue as h...
