Warriors: The Unknown Threat Series Book #1: ShadowClan's Threat

Chapter 2: Tawnypelt

TAWNYPELT

            Tawnypelt could believe that Blackstar would even think about stealing another Clan’s prey! She couldn’t do it! Perhaps she was a traitor, like Blackstar said. But she knew she had to leave ShadowClan, even if it meant becoming a loner. Tawnypelt would not break the warrior code.

            She decided that she would say good-bye to Bramblestar and head for the hills above WindClan beyond the Moonpool. Hopefully, she wouldn’t run into any patrols. And truthfully, she would probably have better hunting far away from the evil black liquid that covered ShadowClan’s hunting grounds.

            Tawnypelt padded silently out of the ShadowClan camp, careful not to snap a twig. She slid across the layer of leaves that coated the marshy ground. She headed in the direction of the ThunderClan border, keeping a steady pace as she moved through the night. She decided to stop for the night when she reached the Twoleg path. Curling up into a ball, she quickly fell asleep.

            Tawnypelt woke to a thundering snarl. "I can't believe you were once my mate, you traitor!" Blinking open her eyes, she saw Rowanclaw hissing and growling in front of her. She was dismayed to realize that he was blocking her path. She darted forward and scraped her claws right above his eyes. With Rowanclaw blinded momentarily, she was able to bolt across the Twoleg path. Rowanclaw was close behind her, roaring with fury.

            Tawnypelt raced through ThunderClan’s unfamiliar territory. Rowanclaw crossed the border without a moment’s hesitation. She finally recognized the Sky Oak and knew that ThunderClan’s camp was close by. Rowanclaw noticed the towering oak too, and came to an immediate halt. “Don’t you ever come back!” he hissed. “If you do, you know what to expect!”

            Tawnypelt slowed to a walk and continued towards ThunderClan’s camp with regret. “StarClan, help me to walk the right path,” she murmured.