Shadows

[Magicheart]

Grizzlyclaw sat on the rock sunning himself. He perked his ears at the sound of distant cries on the wind, and glanced up groggily from his sleep. "Hmm?" he wondered, seeing shapes streaking across the streams that designated Riverclan territory. He narrowed his eyes in a squint to see better against the rays of sun. "Silenceclan?" he breathed in a hiss.

[.:-Aikoa-:.]

A familiar voice sounded in Boulderclaw's ear. The grey tom turned and saw Grizzlyclaw sitting on the Outlook Rock, seemingly alarmed. Boulderclaw had been hunting, but now was instantly alert. He scanned the horizon, and suddenly caught wind of a scent that made chills run up his spine. SilenceClan. He growled to himself. The young tom looked up at Grizzlyclaw, figuring they should alert the Clan. He knew at once from the direction of the scent, carried on the wind, that they were in RiverClan territory, but that meant nothing to him. As long as SilenceClan ranged the forest, they were in his Clan's territory, too!

"Shall we alert Blackstar?" He asked, his gaze nuetral. After Cedarstar's death, the new leader had stepped into his place, but it still felt wrong to call any cat but Cedarstar his leader. Boulderclaw figured he'd get used to it, but for now resigned to being unnoticably uncomfortable.

[Magicheart]

Grizzlyclaw furrowed his brow, his mind turning thoughts over. It could have very well been Windclan, and not Riverclan, that Silenceclan had attacked. Would Riverclan have come to Windclan's aid if they were the ones getting attacked right now?

"That would be best. We should be ready in case there are any more of those foul cats lurking around" the dimwitted tom said slowly.

[.:-Aikoa-:.]

Boulderclaw nodded. He turned, his muscles rippling under his well-built frame. He was larger than the purebred WindClanners, due to rouge blood. But he never thought anything of it. He was smart, and brains beat brawn as far as Boulderclaw was concerned. Not as if he was lacking either. He pelted towards the camp, his grey fur rippling with silver in the sun. His fierce gaze held itself on the path ahead, though his thoughts flitted about like ravens. He narrowed his eyes as he sped into the camp, his tail trailing out behind him and his body low to the ground. He slid to a stop in front of Blackstar's den, his eyes alight with purpose.

"Blackstar!" He yowled, his powerful lungs giving plenty of volume to his cry.

[Tigercloud]

Blackstar slipped to the front of his den, looking at the warrior. "Yes, Boulderclaw, isn't it?" He asked, voice stiffened slightly, unnormally. He forced a slight smile, watching the warrior. The black ear flicked back, listening to other things other than what was around him.

[.:-Aikoa-:.]

Boulderclaw felt his temper boil but he stiffled it before it rose out of control. He looked up at his leader, his face composed and nothing seemingly wrong.

"SilenceClan are crossing our territory, Blackstar. Grizzlyclaw and I believe they are heading towards RiverClan..." He meowed, his voice filling with apprehension. Would Blackstar help RiverClan, or leave them to SilenceClan's merciless, blood-drenched claws? Some of Boulderclaw didn't care what happened to RiverClan, but the other part of him did, very much.

[Tigercloud]

Blackear's forced smile faded. "Riverclan under attack?" He muttered. They probably have it under control... If they don't and we don't help, they might not help... Even if we did... There is still the slight chance they don't help. He nodded. "We need a batch of warriors, with their apprentices, to stay behind and watch camp. We need other volunteers to go with us to help Riverclan... That is if they need it."

[Magicheart]

Grizzlyclaw lumbered towards the entrance of the den. "I saw some of the Silenceclanners fleeing back over the border. But many more came in than have come out." he huffed.

[Tigercloud]

"I'll lead a patrol out still, I don't need a clan land falling into those killing monsters." Blackstar looked at Grizzlyclaw. He wondered what was happening in Riverclan right now. He shook his head clear of the bloody thoughts that started appearing. "We'll make it quick. Don't tell anyone we're leaving. 'Less you have better things to do, Grizzlyclaw, Boulderclaw." He started to padd past the warriors. I go with or without them. The tom thought.

[.:-Aikoa-:.]

Boulderclaw didn't think twice about his decision. His Clan needed him, true. But RiverClan needed him, too, and he couldn't leave them to suffer under the claws of those murderous flee-bitten excuses for cats! Besides, if WindClan helped RiverClan now, there was the possibility that if they were attacked, RiverClan would help them. He looked at Blackstar with his pale blue eyes and nodded.

"I'm with you, Blackstar. Do you want me to round up a few more warriors?" He asked, looking at Grizzlyclaw, Blackstar, and noting himself as the only members of the patrol.

[Tigercloud]

Blackstar stopped a moment, thinking. "Three more. One partner for each of us if they attack us as unwanted visitors or the Silenceclanners attack us..." He meowed. His eyes turned to the two warriors. "I have not fought beside any of this clan's warriors in battle, but each of you look strong and well prepared if your needed. Boulderclaw, pick your partner, Grizzlyclaw, pick yours. You both can pick whose best to work with me." His eyes watched the two warriors.

[Magicheart]

Grizzlyclaw paused for a moment. Did he agree with this? Clans shouldn't really meddle in other's affairs...but Riverclan was in trouble....he sighed, thinking of his first mate, who was from Shadowclan. She had been killed by rogues. He nodded and looked around camp.

(I have Magicheart around, who else is even active in Windclan? lol)

[Tigercloud]

OOC; No idea... I think only other cat I have in WC is Blackpaw but she's MCA

[.:-Aikoa-:.]

OOC: Streamstone and Hawkflight are open. They'd probably be good choices for fighters. I call Magicheart!!

BIC: Boulderclaw turned his eyes away from his leader and thought about what cats would be good to fight alongside in this particular battle. He pelted over to the WindClan Deputy, Magicheart. Obviously a Deputy would be the ideal choice for a battle partner.

"Magicheart, SilenceClan is attacking RiverClan, and Blackstar is assembling a patrol to go out and help them. Will you join the patrol?" He asked hopefully, though not quite letting it show.

[Tigercloud]

OOC: I guess I'll just walk up to Hawkflight and ask then lol

Blackstar watched Boulderclaw go over to Magicheart and nodded to himself. He understood why the warrior would want Magicheart along. He looked over at Grizzlyclaw and then around the camp. He saw a warrior he reconized, but it took a moment for him to remember the name. After he remembered, the tom padded over to Hawkflight. "Hawkflight, SilenceClan has attacked Riverclan, and it was reported to me. I'm taking a patrol out to see if they need anymore help, would you like to join us?" He meowed, trying to be polite and not show the worry that was starting to seep into his voice.

[.:-Aikoa-:.]

Hawkflight's green eyes flickered as he turned to look at his leader. His ears pricked forward in earnest at his leader's odd expression. Then he realized why, and the fur along his spine shivered. SilenceClan... He growled in his head. He wasn't quite surprised that his leader had asked him. After all, his broad shoulders and well-built frame were perfect for battle, and less for the hunting style his Clan was used to. Hawkflight managed, but not being WindClan in blood, he struggled to be all he could be for his Clan. He nodded, glad to have a chance to prove himself for his Clan, or at least as a Warrior of WindClan.

"I would, Blackstar." He meowed, bowing his head respectfully. Energy pulsed through his veins, and he eagerly awaited the chance to dig his claws into some SilenceClan fur.

[Tigercloud]

Blackstar smiled slightly for the acceptence of joining the patrol. It faded quickly though, he nodded. "Boulderclaw, Grizzlyclaw, and two others will be joining us." He briefed, padding back to where he had been standing before. His eyes blank without emotion, but serious all the same. His gaze turned looking around the camp.

[Magicheart]

Magicheart nodded. "I will go on the patrol." she meowed, eager in her anxiety. She padded up to the other cats to wait for her leader's signal.

Grizzlyclaw yawned. Come to think of it, he didn't really need any help. It would feel great to swat some of those wretched cats.

[Tigercloud]

Blackstar looked at Grizzlyclaw then the rest of his small patrol. "If everyone is ready, let's head out." He meowed, keeping calm. He padded to the entrance, waiting. He looked over his shoulder to see if there was any last minute recruiting or followers. He flicked his tail, leading the way out of the camp towards the Riverclan border.

[.:-Aikoa-:.]

Hawkflight nodded and padded after his leaders. The hard muscles beneath his pelt rippled as he surged forward, his claws gripping the turf easily beneath him. Beside him, Boulderclaw was staring straight forward with a strangely composed expression in his eyes. He seemed unconcerned. Hawkflight was impressed by his cool head. The ginger tom flexed his powerful shoulders and bared his teeth as he caught the scent of SilenceClan on the wind. Mangy crowfood. He thought furiously, his pelt crawling at the thought of what they were doing to RiverClan.