"They will make fascinating warriors." Duststripe nodded towards them, no doubt in his voice.
"Of course, though they still have much to learn." She agreed, purring.
~*~
"Have you set a date, yet?" Icestar grumbled as he bit into a stringy vole. Prey was beginning to return to the forest, thankfully. But he knew he wasn't out of the dark yet. And he certainly wasn't about to send out more patrols just because it was newleaf.
"Soon. This moon, of course. We cannot wait any longer. StellarClan may become stronger, and more capable." He muttered, pacing around the leader's den, his muscles rippling beneath his pelt.
"Are you doubting my warriors? We could very well defeat that Clan right now." Icestar growled defensively, rising from his spot. "Remember who the leader here is, Jet. I have taken your group in, and I could certainly take them out." He lashed his tail, blue eyes blazing.
"Yes. Of course." Jet paused, dipping his head in a surprisingly calm behavior. "I would never mistaken myself as the one in command." Leaning towards the entrance of the den, he meowed, "May I?"
"Yes. You are dismissed." The silver tabby said gruffly, begrudgingly placing himself back in his nest. "Send out a hunting patrol. There hasn't been one today." He returned to his meal, crunching the bones between his teeth, waving his tail towards the lithe black cat. Nodding, the deputy swept out - the shaking of the moss the only proof that he was ever there.
~*~
"What did he say?" Copper muttered, shaking his wiry pelt next to his leader. "When are we fighting?"
"Hush! Others might hear you. I plan on our battle taking place in 5 sunrises." He reported, retracting his claws in and out, over and over again.
"And...? The deed?" Cliff questioned, eyes lighting up.
"Ah, yes. 'The deed'." Jet purred. "1 sunrise before the fight. The Clan cats won't have anyone to rely on then... Except for me, of course." His eyes twinkled, and his pelt spiked with anticipation. "Tell no one of this. None of the Clan cats must know of this. If they do, it's all over."
~*~
"Clan cats! Rogues! Listen to me. As you know, we have been preparing for a special day for quite some time. And let me tell you, that day is soon to be upon us." Cats murmured below, some still with doubt in their mews, others nervousness mixed with excitement. "We will attack StellarClan 3 sunrises from now! Please make use of this time - use it wisely to practice and hone your skills. I'll be waiting to see how you all do."Jet purred, pouncing off the Oak Branch to land beside Icestar. "You are dismissed!"
