A Warriors Romeo And Juliet: Lightningtail and Flowersong

Prologue
A Thunderclan patrol strode past the Windclan border, All Eyes and ears of the cats on it alert for Windclan intruders.

The two clans had a strong alliance since the time of Firestar the Great. But in the recent moons, the peace had diminished, sparking battles on the borders. Tension grew, and now at gatherings, the leaders of the two clans, Treestar and Silverstar, almost had to push themselves between fighting cats while trying to keep their own claws away from one another.

More Patrols from each side had sparked tension, and these cats had the flame of battle in their eyes. Suddenly, a bush rustled, and the cats sprang on it. A cat yowled as it was ambushed, causing the Windclan patrol on the other side spring into action. A fierce battle ensued, the battle- crazed cats tearing at any fur in their way. A loud caterwaul silenced the fighting cats. “Windclan, Thunderclan, Stop!”

The yowl came from the Thunderclan leader, Treestar. “All cats listen to me! Are we so savage that we tear at each other just because one paw stepped on the other clan’s territory? Why did our ancestors make the Warrior code? To stop us from having peace? No. They made it to promote peace between the clans. So let us leave to our respective clans. But before you go, Windclan, listen carefully. I suggest you leave Thunderclan alone. To mess with us is like destroying a badger’s den. Now leave.”

The cats spat and growled, but obeyed the command of the Thunderclan leader. Silverstar growled to Treestar, “Just you wait, Treestar. Windclan is watching you. And when you’re weak, we will attack.”

Chapter One: Love at first sight
“Lightningtail, I’m sure that Cloudfur will notice you someday. Don’t give up just yet.” Snowclaw meowed. “You’re just saying that to make me feel better, Snowclaw.” Lightningtail sighed. He looked at the she-cat that constantly eluded his grasp. Her Light gray fluffy fur bounced as she padded past, making Lightningtail’s heart sear with grief.

He curled up in the Warriors den, looking at Cloudfur curl up with another tom. He lashed his tail in jealousy, and he wished that was him, curled up with his true love. But it was not to be. He curled up by himself, cold and alone.

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“All cats old enough to catch their own prey gather under the highrock for a clan meeting!” Treestar meowed. Cats crawled out of their dens, Lightningtail trailing behind everyone else. “I will announce the cats going to the gathering. Let’s see… Icefur, Sparrowleaf, Forestshine, Braveheart, Mistyclaw, Lightningtail, Snowclaw, and Bramblenose.”

Lightningtail sighed. He wanted to stay at camp. But, the leader wanted him to go for some reason. It’ll keep my mind off Cloudfur, at the very least. He thought.

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The moon was high in the sky that night, and the cats gathered on The Island for the gathering. Lightningtail looked around, surprised that his gaze drew him to a pretty she-cat a few fox-lengths away. His paws carried him over unconsciously to her side. He shook his head in confusion. But his mouth was already talking as if another force had taken control. “Hello, I’m Lightningtail.” He clamped his mouth shut. He smelled her scent, and as sweet as it was, he recognized Windclan scent. This is an enemy cat! What am I doing? He thought. I am not supposed to talk to them. The she-cat looked at him, confused. “I-I’m Flowersong.” “Flowersong. That’s a pretty name.” Lightningtail looked at his paws. “N-Not like I would care.” For a moment, He thought Flowersong was annoyed, then her face lightened. “Well, it was nice meeting you, Lightningtail.” She padded off, and sat down close to the tree branch that held the Windclan leader, Silverstar. Why do I feel like I want to know her? What am I feeling, down in my heart? Lightningtail thought. Then it struck him. It was love.

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The Gathering had just been dismissed, and the cats were leaving, one by one off the tree trunk. Lightningtail waited in the bushes, waiting for the right scent. As he caught a whiff of her scent, he poked his head through the bushes. He saw her, astonished by her beauty.

“Psst. Over here. Flowersong.”

She stopped and she looked around. As she saw him, her face drooped. “Hello, Lightningtail.”

“Get in here, before any cat sees you.”

She squeezed in, and took a deep breath. “What do you want, Lightningtail? My clan is leaving.”

As she spoke, he meowed, “I love you.”

“What?! Don’t you know I’m the clan leader’s daughter?”

“I don’t care. I want to be with you!”

Her fur stood up and she scratched his muzzle, and he let out a cry of pain.

“You idiot cat! Don’t even know this little exchange words between us is wrong? Our clans hate each other. Are you so mad as to think this would work between us?”

“I-I don’t know, I-I…”

Her fur flattened. She let out a long sigh.

“I’m sorry. I just don’t know what could happen.”

“What could happen to us that would be so bad?”

“I don’t know.”

“Then let’s see what happens.”

She smiled.

“I have to go now.” She started to leave.

“Wait! Will you meet me at the border?”

Her tail flicked his cheek. “I’d like that.”

She padded out of the bushes, and it wasn’t

long before Lightningtail did too.

Brave heart You must find Skyclan... 22:42, November 12, 2009 (UTC)