The Need to Give Effort(BlackClan POV)-Part 5

Erol walked silently to Fierystar's den, and padded in. Fierystar was curled in his nest, sleeping soundly, though growls came occasionally. Is he... in the Dark Forest...? It doesn't matter, because soon he will be. Erol narrowed his eyes, then leaped back when Fierystar jerked awake, and looked around. Then suddenly,a shining light appeared, and a starry black and white apprentice appeared. A snarl ripped out of Fierystar's mouth.

"StarClan! Get out of my den!"

He leaped at she-cat, but his claws met thin air. Suddenly she was beside Erol. He stood with shock as the apprentice started to sing softly. Fierystar stood rigid too, though his lips were drawn back in a silent snarl.

"The angels are cryin' in StarClan tonight,
Their hearts are so heavy
They've got tears in their eyes,
The angels are crying in StarClan tonight,
Cause they can't understand why,
We can't find the light."

Erol stood speechless, as more starry forms started to appear. Then she said.

"They cry for all the lies,
We live with everyday,
And for all the kits,
Sleepin' in the rain,

For the noble dreams that somehow seem,
To always be in vain,
And for the gentle hearts who still believe,
In the miracle of faith.

The angels are cryin' in StarClan tonight,Their hearts are so heavy
They've got tears in their eyes,
The angels are crying in StarClan tonight,
Cause they can't understand why,
We can't find the light..."

Her voice stopped, and silence filled the den, though StarClan cats were everywhere. Then, Erol heard a voice in his mind. You will win Erol, because you have StarClan on your side. But a true warrior does not need to kill to win a battle, even for revenge. Erol blinked in understanding, and then Fierystar leaped forward, shattering the images of the StarClan cats. They were gone, and that only left Fierystar and Erol in the den. Fierystar was bristling with pure anger, and shot a glare at Erol.

"Why are you in here!?"

Erol gulped.

"I-I was going to ask...."

Erol glanced outside to notice that it was almost Dawn.

"...if you wanted to go on the Dawn Patrol. But I guess not. Sorry for bothering you."

Fierystar narrowed his eyes, but said nothing as Erol left the den. He looked to the sky and watched as the stars faded to light.

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Don't ask about the video. it was the best I could find. :S

Jet-Part 4

Dreamsea padded beside a river, shining and flickering. It seemed to flow up into the stars. She crossed over a mountain, incredibly her paws carried her far over the land. She stood on the top, gazing down at the river. Suddenly, the river and the stars flickered one last time and died, the river flowing into a shimmering sea. 
         Dreamsea gazed in wonder at the scene when she heard a voice.

"A River of Dreams joins a Star, before flowing into a Sea of Dreams, leaving more than memories."

  Dreamsea widened her eyes as the land around her spun into blackness,and she yowled silently as she was carried off of her paws and sucked into the dark. She felt fur brush her side and turned, glaring to see who was brushing against her. A starry gray and white tabby tom was standing next to her, and strangely, strong love and contentment was shining in his eyes.
     Who is he? Does he love me?!
    She was about to ask the tom when he faded quickly, and was replaced by a black tom curled up next to her. Dreamsea suddenly realized that she was in the Warriors den, and Jetblaze was curled up so close their pelts had been brushing all night. Dreamsea snarled softly, than stood and prodded the tom with a paw. His head shot up immediately, his eyes wild. He stared around crazed, before his eyes focused on Dreamsea's enraged face.
  
    "What do you think you're doing?"

Jetblaze smirked.

"I was sleeping.You know, when you close you eyes and have dreams?"

    Dreamsea suddenly felt very far away, reminded of her mysterious dream. She yawned, and realized that it was the middle of the night. She growled at Jetblaze and curled up in her nest.
  
   "Just go farther away. I don't want anyone to think there's anything going on between us."

Jetblaze looked a little disappointed, than looked angry.

  "Yeah. Because there's nothing between us. And there never will be."

   Dreamsea rolled her eyes, but felt too tired to comment on his scathing reply. She closed her eyes and immediately fell into sleep.

(Breeze wrote this so I could use. ^_^ I fixed it up a bit, but enjoy!! I am currently writing the next BlackClan post, so don't worry!!)

The Introduction

I sat staring down at the jumble of cats before me. They wandered around aimlessly, no purpose in life. Except the purpose to serve their clan.

"What a horrible life..."

My brother looked at me.

"What was that?"

I flicked my tail in annoyance.

"Nothing... just speaking to myself..."

He nodded, and went back to dissecting the rabbit in front of him. My other brother stared in disgust.

"This food is horrid!"

I snarled and spun around.

"I don't care what it is. You will eat it, because we have to survive on this for now."

My brother flicked his tail in anger and bared his teeth, but said nothing more. My first brother sat down beside me after getting bored of the rabbit.

"When will we go brother?"

I shot a look at him.

"When we are called to go! Now stop bothering me and let me think!"

I snarled, and heard my brother growl back. I heard the soft clink of claws being unsheathed, but quickly being sheathed again.

"Whatever. I don't know why we have to do this anyways!"

He left, and finally quiet drew over along with darkness. My brother's had left to do something else, probably wondering why I was being so grumpy. I wasn't normally like this. But it was almost time for us to go... Almost time...

I felt eyes peircing my pelt and turned around to see no one, though I could sense a presence. I growled, though it was not my brothers.

"Leave me alone. I can handle us just fine without your help!"

Then, the presence vanished completely, and I was alone once more. I turned around to see that I could no longer see the mass of cats. I growled in anger.

"Whatever. I need a break anyways."

With that I stood up and padded away from the darkness, entering a forest to where prey flourished.

My name. What is my name you may ask? That is not to be known. My name is elusive, like my brothers and I.

Welcome Back... or Not

Soaringheart stood in front of the barn. Silverfang had never come back. It had been moons, and for all those moons Soaringheart had waited.

"I can't wait anymore. I have to go back to LakeClan. I have to see Dreamstar again."

 Soaringheart started to walk towards where LakeClan's territory lay, but then he started to run, the wind rushing by him.

He skidded to a halt right at the border. He looked around then padded into the territory. He felt his heart flutter at the thought of seeing Dreamstar again. Will she remember me? Will she let me join again after what I did? I left so long ago... after the Lynx battle at the Gathering in Leaf-Bare. It's now the end of Leaf-Fall.

Soaringheart stopped and sniffed the air, smelling a patrol. He was about to hide when a cat leaped out at him. Soaringheart yowled as he was pushed to the ground. He bit into the cat's shoulder, but the cat was in better shape and quickly pinned him down. The cat's claws digging into his shoulders. The cat snarled.

"Give me a good excuse of why you are on my territory!"

Soaringheart snarled.

"I used to live here!"

The cat narrowed his eyes.

"I don't remember you."

The cat flicked his tail, and two other cat's padded out of the bushes. He also didn't recognize the other cats. But they looked like the cat that had him pinned down. The cat on top of him snarled.

"I'm going to give you ten seconds to get off of my territory, or I'll chase you off!"

Soaringheart struggled under the cat's grip and gasped.

"I'm here to see Dreamstar! I was her mate!"

The cat stiffened, and got off of him.

"You're... Soaringheart aren't you? You won't be able to see Dreamstar."

Soaringheart bared his teeth.

"Why? Does she not want to see me!?"

The cat looked at the other two cats.

"Come back to camp with my brother's and I. I'll explain there."

Soaringheart looked warily at him, but followed.

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The cat who had attacked him stopepd at the entrance to the camp.

"Stay here. I'll be right back."

Soaringheart nodded and looked at the camp. It looked completely different. Obviously it had been made larger and was stronger than before. Soaringheart closed his eyes and waited.

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Markstar padded to the Warriors Den.

"Rippleblaze! Come out here. I need to speak with you."

Rippleblaze came out and looked at Markstar.

"Is something wrong?"

Markstar nodded.

"Rainingblaze, Fleckrain and I found an intruder on the territory. But turns out this intruder is... Soaringheart. He wants to see Dreamstar. I know how much he loved her before..."

He looked away nervously, and Rippleblaze nodded in understanding. Markstar continued.

"So I know it will hurt him when he finds out. I don't know how to tell him."

Rippleblaze shook his head.

"I can't tell him. I'm the reason he left..."

Markstar sighed.

"Fine. I'll get Grayshadow..."

Rippleblaze nodded and padded over to the fresh-kill pile. Markstar looked around and saw Grayshadow talking to Strongspirit. He walked over and dipped his head.

"Grayshadow. I need to speak with you."

Markstar didn't wait for a reply before continuing.

"Soaringheart. He's back and he wants to see Dreamstar. But I can't tell him. It may be better if you do."

Grayshadow's eyes widened at the mention of her father.

"S-soaringheart is back!?"

Markstar nodded.

"Come with me. He's at the entrance."

Grayshadow nodded and walked to the entrance to meet Markstar there. Markstar smiled at Strongspirit before following. 

Markstar nodded, and walked out of the camp entrance, nodding to Soaringheart. Grayshadow followed.

"Soaringheart!"

Soaringheart's eyes widened and he got up and met Grayshadow.

"It's so good to see you Grayshadow. But I need to see Dreamstar."

Grayshadow's eyes darkened, and Markstar nodded, before speaking. He flicked his tail at Fleckrain and Rainingblaze.

"Go into the camp. I'll handle it from here."

They nodded and padded away, letting Grayshadow speak.

"Soaringheart... You can't see Dreamstar."

Soaringheart looked confused.

"Is she sick...?"

Grayshadow shook her head, tears coming to her eyes at the memory.

"No... You'll never be able to see her...."

Soaringheart's eyes filled with pain.

"I'm too late. Aren't I? I missed my chance to apologize. She's... she's... now dead..."

Grayshadow looked away.

"I'm sorry."

Soaringheart didn't respond.

"Can't I see her in StarClan?"

Markstar shook his head.

"She didn't go to StarClan. We don't know where she is..."

He looked at Grayshadow, warning her to stay quiet about Dreamsea. Though he knew she wouldn't say a word. Soaringheart choked on his tears.

"No... Noo...! She can't be dead... I needed to say sorry. Now I never will!"

Markstar looked away.

"S-so who's leader now? Are you Grayshadow?"

Grayshadow shook her head, waiting for Markstar to speak. Markstar took a breath.

"A cat called Markstar is leader. His warrior name was Markspirit, and he was Dreamstar's and Rippleblaze's kit."

Soaringheart tilted his head.

"May I meet this Markstar...?"

Markstar closed his eyes.

"You're looking at him."

Soaringheart's mouth opened to disbelief.

"You're... Markstar? I had a dream about you many moons ago. But it was happening in real time. You were still a kit. So Dreamstar is really gone?"

Markstar nodded.

"Miststar gave me my ninth life... not Dreamstar. Come into the camp if you want. There are many new faces, and lots more cats. "

Markstar turned around and padded into the camp, leaping onto the Lake Rock. He called the clan together, and Grayshadow and Soaringheart padded to the front. Many of the older warriors gasped as they recognized Soaringheart. Rippleblaze sat in the front of the crowd, his eyes expressionless as he stared at Soaringheart. Markstar cleared his throat and spoke.

"As many of you older warriors have noticed, Soaringheart is back. He came to see Dreamstar... but has recently found out she has died. He may stay if he likes. That is all."

Soaringheart sighed and padded over to Rippleblaze.

"I-i'm sorry and I'm just upset as you are about Dreamstar's death."

Rippleblaze bared his teeth and laughed.

"No. You feel no where near the same pain I felt, or you wouldn't be so composed right now. I was beside her when she died. Her last words were about me. I was going to die myself to be with her. My pain is far greater then yours, and always shall be. And don't you dare say that you loved her more than I did. I risked my life millions of times to save her. The last time I checked, you found by yourself. Fighting your own battle. While I fought hers. And usually I saved her. You shouldn't have come back. It only resulted in a smidge of pain for yourself!"

Soaringheart flinched at the harsh words. Rippleblaze growled and stalked away, his tail lashing the ground, not in anger but in sadness. Soaringheart closed his eyes. I don't belong here. I'll leave in a few sunrises.  Soaringheart stayed where he was until Sun Down, noticing that Jayflight had been in the crowd, but hadn't welcomed him.

:~~Markstar, Soaringheart, Rippleblaze, Grayshadow

The Need to Give Effort(BlackClan POV)-Part 4

Erol padded into the Nursery in the BlackClan camp. It was nighttime, and almost a moon since Sunnyblade had given birth. Sunnyblade was expecting, again. Erol watched Sunnyblade sleep calmly. Then he lied down and curled around Sunnyblade, softly whispering in her ear.

"I wandered through fiction
To look for the truth
Buried beneath all the lies
And I stood at a distance
To feel who you are
Hiding myself in your eyes.

Hold on, before it's too late
We'll run 'till we leave this behind
Don't fall, just be who you are
It's all that we need in our lives.

And the risk that might break you
Is the one that would save
A life you don't live is still lost.

So stand on the edge with me
Hold back your fear and see
Nothing is real 'till's it's gone.

Hold on, before it's too late
We'll run 'till we leave this behind
Don't fall, just be who you are
It's all that we need in our lives.

So live like you mean it
And love 'till you feel it
It's all that we need in our lives.

So stand on the edge with me
Hold back your fear and see
Nothing is real 'till's it's gone.

Hold on, before it's too late
We'll run 'till we leave this behind
Don't fall, just be who you are
It's all that we need in our lives.

Hold on, before it's too late
We'll run 'till we leave this behind
Don't fall, just be who you are
It's all that we need in our lives.

It's all that we need in our lives.
It's all that I need in my lives."

Erol sighed, and got up. Licking Sunnyblade's ear, before padding to Fierystar's den. I have to do this sooner or later...

(The next part of this will also have a song in it. :3 Actual song is at the end of this post.)

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The Need to Give Effort(BlackClan POV)-Part 3

1 Moon Later

Sunnyblade lay in the Nursery, her belly bulging with kits. Sun shone through a crack in the den, warming her in the chilly Leaf-Fall air. Life as a queen wasn't as bad as she expected, at least not yet. But she had two toms looking after her. One she loved with all her heart, the other of who, she respected as a clan-mate. Fierystar also seemed pleased with her progress. Her kits were due anytime, and Fierystar was anxious to make his clan larger and stronger.

By how large Sunnyblade was, Windingflame had guessed that she would have about five kits. She was actually, partially, looking forward to her kits. She adored kits and wanted to protect them at all costs. Now, she could protect her own kits, so she was content where she currently was. Though she detested BlackClan all together.

Sunnyblade jerked, and she looked around. She felt her body convulse, and she winced. One of the queens looked at her, then went to get Windingflame. Though Sunnyblade knew she wouldn't need him. She concentrated on one image in her mind. And before she had known what had happened, her kits were all born. Windingflame had come in some time, and was licking them all clean.

Sunnyblade smiled warmly at her kits. Five, healthy, beautiful kits that look exactly like me an Ragge- No... these kits look nothing like Raggedflame... they look like... Sunnyblade gulped, and curled her tail around the five kits. Erol.... She studied the kits, and she knew she was right. Some of them has the same build as Erol. What will Fierystar do!? She didn't need to wonder no more, as she saw Fierystar pad into the den, his eyes bright.

Fierystar padded over to Sunnyblade, and his eyes soon turned dark. He snarled, and grabbed one of the kits, dropping it at his paws.

"What.... is this!?"

Fierystar growled. Sunnyblade shook slightly.

"M-my kit."

Fierystar growled silently at her.

"Don't act smart! Who's kits are these!?"

Sunnyblade looked away.

"I know you know."

Fierystar smirked.

"Yes, but I want to hear it from you. Or I'll kill this kit."

Her eyes widened, and she gasped.

"E-e-erol's!"

Fierystar smirked, and pressed his paw into the kit's neck, cutting off it's airways. Sunnyblade watched in horror as the kit squirmed and cried silently, gasped for air. It was only moments from dying, when Fierystar unsheathed his claws, penetrating the kit's neck. Sunnyblade wailed softly, wrapping her body around her four other kit's. She weeped.

"Please stop! I never knew this would happen! I never wanted them to be Erol's!"

Fierystar snarled, and towered over Sunnyblade.

"Yes you did! But you were told to have RAGGEDFLAME'S!"

Fierystar smirked.

"I remember this scene. I just need to replace you with Dreamstar, from when I killed her."

Sunnyblade shook fiercely and yowled as Fierystar yanked another kit away from her.

"Now. You shall have Raggedflame's kits. Instead of these weaklings!"

He picked the newborn kit up, and threw it across the den. The kit hit the wall with a snap, and fell to the floor, mewling in pain. Sunnyblade closed her eyes, as she knew the kits back had been broken. Fierystar padded over to the kit, and bit it's neck, letting it die slowly. Fierystar's eyes were filled with pure rage.

"Now. I can give these kits a slow, or fast death. Fast if you hand them over to my willingly. Slow, if you resist."

Sunnyblade held the the three remaining kits firmly, not wanting to see them die.

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Erol turned to Raggedflame.

"What is he doing in there!?"

Raggedflame bowed his head.

"K-killing them... they were your kits. Not mine."

Erol backed away, shaking his head.

"We need to stop him!"

Raggedflame sighed.

"The only thing we can do is maybe save one kit. I'll create a diversion. Be right back."

Raggedflame padded away, and soon came back with an apprentice.

"This is Ivypaw. She'll help. Ivypaw, Erol and I are going to distract Fierystar. While he's distracted, take one of Sunnyblade's kits and take it to LakeClan. Then come right back. But don't go in until I give a sign."

Ivypaw nodded, and Raggedflame and Erol walked into the den right as Fierystar threw a kit into the floor, breaking it's back. He pushed the kit aside, letting it die slowly and painfully. Erol watched horrified, and in his anger and sorrow, he leaped at Fierystar.

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Sunnyblade yowled in grief as her third kit was killed. Then, she saw Erol leap at Fierystar.

"No!"

Fierystar snarled, and flipped Erol around she Fierystar was on top. Fierystar swiped at Erol's head, with unsheathed claws, making long cuts. Erol growled and kicked out with his back feet, making a deep cut in Fierystar's underbelly. Fierystar was thrown off of Erol, but quickly leaped back up and dug his teeth into Erol's shoulder. Erol yowled, and ripped away from Fierystar, tearing away his own flesh. Erol winced, and his leg dropped under him. Fierystar took this chance, and rammed his shoulder into Erol's head. Erol slid across the ground and hit the Nursery wall with a deep thud, and he didn't get up. Fierystar looked satisfied, though further angered, and turned back to Sunnyblade. Her face was wet with tears.

"Please stop! Please!"

Fierystar bared his teeth, and took another of Sunnyblade's kits. He bit into the kit's neck and tore at it, ending it quickly. Sunnyblade licked her last kit comfortingly. She didn't want to open her eyes to see Erol hurt and the torn bodies of her kits. Then, Sunnyblade felt her last kit pulled away from her. There was a shriek of pain, and Sunnyblade buried her head in her paws, and heard Fierystar exit the den, his paws thudding loudly on the Nursery floor. Sunnyblade heard Erol groan, but didn't respond, and continued to mourn for her kits.

The Need to Give Effort(BlackClan POV)-Part 2

It had been half a moon since Sunnyblade was paired up with Raggedflame. Nothing had really happened, at least that's all Sunnyblade knew. She was laying in the sun, basking, and opened one eye to see Windingflame padding towards her. Windingflame was the medicine cat of BlackClan, and he was actually pretty nice. The tom nodded at her and sat down.

"How have you been?"

Sunnyblade shrugged.

"Better as a loner. But good here as long as Erol is here."

Windingflame nodded thoughtfully.

"I noticed well... you're expecting kits..."

Sunnyblade's eyes widened, but she quickly re-composed herself, and nodded.Windingflame cleared his throat and continued.

"Go tell Fierystar, then come back to my den so I can give you some herbs."

Sunnyblade nodded and got up, slightly hesitant, and padded to Fierystar's den. She mewed quietly, and heard Fierystar tell her to come in. She padded into the shady den, and looked at Fierystar. He was eying her thoughtfully, and flicked his tail for her to speak. She took a breath and stumbled upon her words.

"Well.... Windingflame... Umm... He told me I was expecting kits..."

Fierystar's eyes brightened.

"Excellent... Go join the Nursery."

A sinister smile came upon Fierystar's face, and she took his words as a dismissal. She padded out of the den, and saw Erol. She trotted over to him.

"Hey..."

She muttered in a small voice uneasily. Erol looked at her confused.

"Hey to you to. What's up?"

Sunnyblade shuffled her paws.

"Well I'm expecting kits..."

Erol laughed.

"That's... good?"

Sunnyblade shrugged.

"I should tell Raggedflame. Bye."

Erol nodded, and Sunnyblade padded off to the warriors den. She saw Raggedflame and padded up to him. He looked up from his sleep, and smiled.

"Hey."

Sunnyblade responded, then got to the point.

"I'm expecting kits."

Raggedflame smiled.

"Is that good or bad?"

Sunnyblade sighed.

"I don't know. But I'm moving to the Nursery."

Raggedflame nodded.

"I'll get your nest set up."

He smiled, then got up and padded out of the den. Sunnyblade stifled a groan and flopped down in her nest in the warriors den. Why did I have to spend half of my life here...? Our family was perfect... Bluepaw, Mossyclaw, Mistypaw, Icycurrent and Rosedawn. We were perfectly fine as loners.... So why did this have to happen...?