HowlingStar's nest

The leader frowned angrily then sat down in his nest.

*lightningstrike pads in* howlingstar I think I should tell you something. I killed my parents! im telling you this because you wont have another chance to find out. *leaps onto howlingstar and raises claws to his throat* (btw im ineed your permission if I can take one of your lives or something. or you can throw me off of you.)

*Bravekit dashed in* "Get off of the leader lightningstrike!!" * She growled a warning*

*lightningstrike glares at the kit* GET OUT!!!!!!

 *She flattens her ears* "S...s...sorry lightningstrike"

now if you tell anyone i'll kill you!

HowlingStar lashed his hind legs out at LightningStrike then moved rapidly; rising from his paws and standing on all fours. He narrowed his eyes to LightningStrike, "You think you can enter my den and attack me?" He laughed, "Perhaps even kill me without someone else finding out? Oh, you are more mousebrained than I realized," he said, narrowing his eyes. "BraveKit, get to Camp and tell everyone what is happening."

You haven't really had the chance to kill HowlingStar or take one of his lives, so I can't give you permission to take one of his lives just yet because the battle isn't intense enough and it's unrealistic for a leader to just stand there and get attacked without fighting back. xD

A large black tom burst through the entrance, a rippling growl rumbled in his throat. A small yet sly smile spread across EelHeart's muzzle. "I knew you were trouble," he muttered, narrowing his eyes to LightningStrike. The tom drew back his paw then brought it down, sliding his claws across the tom's cheek. "Leave this clan and never return, before the rest of the warriors arrive and kill you where you stand."

PigeonFeather ran in moments after her brother. Her eyes shifted from HowlingStar, to her brother to LightningStrike. "The choice is yours," she hissed. "Either you leave or we attack. SombreClan will always defend its own. It is mousebrained to stay and fight when you will be so easily outnumbered."

A warrior approached the entrance, only to widen her eyes in pure shock. What is going on!? She thought as she peered around HowlingStar's den. SquawkingSparrow offered a smile to the young kit in the den, "BraveKit," she said. "Let's get you out of here, hmm?"

"NO!" Chestnutpool screeched, trying to drag Lightningstrike away. "W-What are you doing!" Her eyes widened, fear scent emanating from her.

*lightningstrike looked around relizing he was outnumbered and thrusts his muzzle into howlingstars face* this is not over! *runs all the way to twolegplace*

HowlingStar rolled his eyes and glanced around the den, "Is everyone okay?"

Chestnutpool stood next to the entrance, stunned at the scene. She still felt the rush of air as her brother flew past her. "I-I'm alright." She dipped her head and slid out of the den.

HowlingStar nodded slowly and watched the she-cat.

PigeonFeather nudged the leader, gently, her eyes running over the tom with worry. "Everyone is fine, but, are you?" SHe asked with concern.

EelHeart stood at his sisters side, frowning. "He'll regret having ever thought of attacking you," he muttered as he padded out.

MarigoldFlame bounds in, her eyes narrowed. "No one's hurt, right?" She tipped her head, concerned. She pauses. "I heard about it. Should we...chase LightingStrike off when we seem him around our territory?" She asks, her brilliant deep green eyes drifted from PigeonFeather to HowlingStar as she waits quietly for their decision.

HowlingStar nodded to MarigoldFlame, "yes," he said. The leader licked his paw and drew it across his head, his gaze fastened on his deputy. "I am fine, no need to worry about me. I do want you to double patrols, though, PigeonFeather."

She nods briefly, dipping her head. "Is there anything I can do to help?" She asks, her gaze fastened on PigeonFeather and HowlingStar.

"Patrol the territory," he said, "If you sight him, order him to leave." The leader narrowed his eyes, shaking his head angrily.

"Of course." She dipped her head with respect.

HowlingStar sighed, shaking his head, slowly.

She gazed up to her leader and nuzzled him, lightly. "I'm glad you're okay," she said as she padded out of the den.

PigeonFeather nodded. "I will," she said, frowning. The deputy waited until other cats were out of reach then stepped forward and whispered to her leader, "We have had two cats ill with bad prey." She lowered her head, slightly, "It is troubling and we cannot afford to have any more warriors ill."

"I have heard word that ChestnutPool is ill, too, so, make that three." The leader replied in a hushed tone, his ears began to droop, lying flat across his skull. "I want for you to check around the territory - report back anything unusual. I'll check over the prey, ensure the prey in the fresh-kill pile has not turned to crowfood."

She nodded in agreeance. "Of course," she said. "LightningStrike," she pondered over the topic, searching for the correct words to say. "You do not believe the sob-story he was telling everyone at the Forest?"

He shook his head. "Not really. He tried to kill me, what's if it were another cat and not I? My warriors lives are more important than my own. I must ensure their safety regardless of what he says. His actions spoke louder than words."

The creamy she-cat flicked her ears, listening to the tom carefully. "I agree," she said, "You are to ensure the safety of everyone. Not just the well-being of one." The deputy slowly sighed, "I do hope he does not cause any more trouble. I will have EelHeart and MiseryCloud check on him often, ensure he is behaving. I cannot imagine anyone wanting to mess with my brother." PigeonFeather flicked her ears, "I better be going, I have a patrol. I will come and see you soon," she smiled warmly then darted out of the leader's den.

HowlingStar nodded at his deputy's initiative and quickly padded out to the Camp.

She entered, waiting for the leader.

HowlingStar padded in and sat down in his nest, his eyes flickering with deep concentration. "I trust you," he began, "You are one of my best friends." He flattened an ear, gazing at the deputy.

PigeonFeather tilt her pale brown head to the side in confusion. "What are you trying to tell me?" She asked, her ears flattened against her fluffy forehead. "You're one of my best friends too, but, HowlingStar, you are worrying me."

"PigeonFeather," he meowed, his voice dropped to a hush. "I broke the warrior code.. Around 7-8 moons ago.." He glanced down to his paws. "ButterflyRain's kits.."

Grouse waits outside the leaders den, wanting to ask HowlingStar something.

Chestnutpool padded towards Howlingstar's den with a mouse in her jaws. She paused, seeing Grouse already outside.

HowlingStar flicked his ear in annoyance, "Hold on," he meowed and went to the entrance of his den, seeing the two warriors. "I am relatively busy," he said, "I'm with PigeonFeather. Is it possible for you two to return later?"

PigeonFeather's ears were flat with worry for the leader. Anticipation filled the she-cat.

Grouse nods, and turns away.

Chestnutpool nodded and dropped the mouse at the entrance of the den, padding off.

"Thank you," he said. He turned and re-entered the den and slowly flattened an ear. "Her kits," he said, his voice returned to a hush, a whisper. He heaved a sigh and peered down at his paws. "I broke the warrior code," he meowed. "I met her at the borders..I saved her from a monster..I couldn't help but love her."

She slowly opened her mouth, gasping in disbelief. She was speechless. "It makes sense," she said, lowering her head, "AwryPaw..She looks just like you. How did I not notice it before?" She flattened an ear and slowly shook her head. "I will not judge you," she said, pressing her nose to the leader's side, "You saved an innocent cat. StarClan would be grateful that you saved a life," she said, nodding. "Your secret is safe with me." She paused for a few moments then gazed in the direction of the Camp. "Will you ever tell the kits the truth?"

He heaved a sad sigh and lowered his gaze. "I feel I should," he said, "But, if I tell them..The secret will get out to everyone in the clan."

PigeonFeather flattened one ear and slowly nodded. "I will let you decide what you do," she said, gently rubbing her muzzle against the leader for reassurance. "I'm about to go and hunt, do you want anything?"

The leader managed a smile at the kindness of his deputy. "No," he said, "I'm fine. Thank you, though."

MiseryCloud padded in, "Hey!" She meowed.

Grouse pads back to the entrance of the den, wondering if HowlingStar was free to talk.

HowlingStar nudged MiseryCloud playfully then glanced out, seeing Grouse. "Come in," he said, he eyed the two she-cats. "Misery, was there a anything important you wished to see me about? I believe Grouse has been wishing to speak to me for some time."

She pads in and dips her head to the leader and two she-cat, her gaze fixed on MiseryCloud.

HowlingStar lightly purred, his white whiskers twitched contently.

She grinned widely, "I'll come see you later," she said as she darted out.

She looks at HowlingStar, her eyes bright. "HowlingStar... I was just wondering... would it be okay if I joined SombreClan?" She mews slightly quietly.

OOC: I know there is a ban on joining SC but she has been wanting to ask for ages and is already on the members list.