Battle For Forest: Burning Hope #1

Chapter 4

"Four! Four!" Balloony yowled in pain, his heart lurching. Four turned his head to Balloony, Balloony leaping out of the undergrowth. "I witnessed Bleh forcing Clan Ice Cube into the furless- they took over the clan's forest! Bleh is no longer in the furless- Ice Cube's is!" Balloony mumbled loud, a wound on his scruff that Teardrop made, trying to scare Balloony away. Blood trickling down, Balloony sat askew, his tail whipping. Four's ears twitched, his whiskers raising. "Balloony? When did this happen? Now?"
"Right now! Can't you tell from.." Balloony just stammered, trying to speak- but his words came out as broken letters. "Return to Beep, you need treatment," Four said with a calm trill. "F-Four-.. Cloudy is injured-" Balloony stuttered as he started limping back with all of his paws. Four's whiskers twitched, he pounced on the high-rock. Maybe it shouldn't be something to be announced especially when an all clutter meeting would gather rival clutters.

Firey licked his muzzle, his tail whooshing against the ground. He was clearly waiting for Gelatin. "Where is- "Who? Gelatin?" Loser said, cutting Firey off. "Yeah," Firey replied without hesitation. "Bleh forced Clutter Ice Cube out of their forestry territory, and to Bleh's furless territory- now Clutter Ice Cube is in the furless," Loser yipped. Firey's tail lowered, his ears flattening. Whats the hope of Gelatin being okay now?

"We are missing three warriors!" Barf Bag exclaimed, her heart pounding against her chest. Bracelety stared at Barf bag. "Who! I'm glad Ice Cube noticed me!" She mewed. "Bomby, Naily, And Gelatin." Barf Bag concluded, padding to her medicine den. Bracelety didn't care less, she sprung to her high-rock, laying down to rest. On the other hand, Firey Jr was looking around the camp to see if the three were there, Barf Bag was strict to say Firey Jr wasn't allowed to leave camp. Or else he'd meet his fate of the clutter rivals or warriors- or even catch the eyes of some kittypets of furless.

Firey Jr's little kit ears picked up the sound of paw steps. It was racing towards camp. Bracelety was fast asleep, her fur shining in the sun. Firey Jr stared at the direction it was coming from, Spongy joining Firey Jr. It was Bomby, he leapt from the high-rock, holding Naily by the back in his mouth. Spongy gasped, Firey Jr bolting to the medicine den. Bomby's mouth was full of fur, he dropped Naily, a sad look in his eyes. Naily had a gap in her chest, and open bloody wound. Bomby sat next to Naily, sorrowed. "What happened?" Barf Bag yelped, padding out. "Gelatin lead to the camp, forgetting it was near the furless, someone tailed him- it was Ice Cube. Ice Cube struck Naily down while Gelatin swiped claws towards her. It was too late for Naily. Gelatin will be coming soon," Bomby announced, failing to stutter. Gelatin then slowly walked to the high-rock. His ears flat as his left eye was clawed down to his chin, it drew blood on the rock as it dripped. Gelatin collapsed, his bruises stinging. He wanted to meet Firey, but it looks like he'll have to to rest with Barf Bag's medicine.

Woody perked his head up. His breath was rapid, he turned his head to the bushes, a mouthful of mouse shown. Woody wouldn't move, he stayed put and kept cautious. Thats when he saw Teardrop, the most beautiful she-cat yet most powerful of all warriors. She never seemed so muscular or strong- but boy you haven't seen her. Woody gobbled up the mouse as quick as he could, he crept to Teardrop, his ears turning and his whiskers dropping. Teardrop turned to face Woody, her tail swiping the fallen leaves into the air. Woody panicked, stumbling back and falling into the near-by stream. Woody screamed, his paws slapping against the water and his ears flopping against his face. Woody then sunk after frantically pushing against the water. After all that splashing and kicking, Woody was tired, he sunk slowly beneath the surface of the water. Teardrop leaped in with a loud splash. She grabbed Woody by the scruff and paddled up. "I hope he's okay.." Teardrop thought in her head. She lifted her head from the water, pulling Woody's head up and letting go, putting her neck under Woody's the rest of Woody would be on Teardrop's back. Teardrop started paddling to shore, her paws kicking without effort. She places her paws on the grass and lifted herself to shore, setting Woody down. Woody slowly opened his eyes, he quickly lifted his head and regained his rapid breathing, coughing out some water. Teardrop wad nudging Woody, Woody bringing his nuzzle an inch close to Teardrop, blushing. "T-Teardrop!" Woody stuttered like a newborn kit. Teardrop stood brave and tall on Woody, nuzzling him and blushing. Woody's tail swayed, he blushed hard, his ear tips blushing as well. Teardrop closed her eyes, she touches noses with Woody. Theres no red flags there, it means a cat likes you! Woody froze, his tail went up, his fur having waves of shock run down him to tail. Teardrop smiles, her ears perking up as she cuddles around Woody's neck, purring. Woody shook, so loved now.