Nightstripe's Storm (Tales From FjordClan; Book One)

NIGHTSTRIPE'S STORM
By Hollyloaf0fan123

(say holly-loaf-o-fan-onetwenytree)

NOTES

'''This is my first ever warrior cats fanfiction! Sorry if it's a bit bad, and tell me if there's any spelling mistakes :/'''

Warrior Cats belong to Erin Hunter.

I don't know the Erins personally nor are in partnership or anything like that.

I don't own warriors.

I made most of the names myself (the other ones are by my editor/bff)

'''All the clan names are mine. (except for starclan)'''

I own all the charecters, except for the original ones by Erin Hunter which are not featured in this fanfic.

Please look at the captions on the photos

*Updated every Monday (sorry if i miss one, then i'll do it tuesday)

PROLOUGE

'Welcome, welcome, young kit. Many many seasons ago, there was a cat called Nightstripe. She was a worthy warrior, yet the code was her demise. She mated with a cat from FlameClan, Ashtail. Goldstar, a past leader of FjordClan, found out after she had a mysterious litter of kits. She didn't like it, so she put an end to it. Do you know Sparrowstar of FeatherClan? She is by far the longest living leader, but she is on her last life. That was one of her kits, along with long-gone warriors, Flamestrike of FeatherClan, Stormfeather of FjordClan, and Dawnpaw of FjordClan. Nightstripe was a strong warrior, her motto was 'Never stop, until your heart does.'. The medicine cat recived a prophecy that foretold her of this future the night before she was born; 'The fire that blazes like night through this forest, shall unite two Clans, and become a warrior worthy of a legend. Yet,  the code shall be her demise...'. Therefore, it was, she was killed in a battle to save her kits, that should have never been born. And now, I, Falconflight, shall tell you this amazing story of love, broken hearts, and the warrior code...'

CHAPTER ONE
Nightstripe's Storm

Chapter One

“Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey gather beneath the Highbranch for a Clan meeting!”

'''Falconpaw could sense Nightpaw's nervousness as they ran towards the tall tree which Goldstar called meetings on. “Come on, we'll be late!” mewed Nightpaw, speeding off. As they finally sat down at the base of the oak, Goldstar spoke. “Today, we have two new warriors to be named,” “Falconpaw and Nightpaw.” she said, looking down at the young cats. “You have shown great skill in hunting and fighting, and it is time you receive your warrior names,” As Goldstar spoke, the two apprentices could hardly keep still. “Falconpaw, in honour of your great speed and agility, your warrior name will be Falconflight.” Falconflight smiled as the cats in the clearing cheered her new name. “Falconflight! Falconflight!” As Goldstar hushed them down, Falconflight looked at her best friend, Nightpaw. “Nightpaw, because of your dark pelt and black stripes, your warrior name shall be Nightstripe-” There was no chance for the warriors to cheer her name as a warrior suddenly yowled, “Attack!”. Nightstripe unsheathed her claws and looked around. RainClan and FlameClan! They were uniting against us, and defeating FjordClan's warriors fast! Nightstripe picked her target, a dark tabby tom going strait for Falconflight. She darted across the clearing and took the tom by surprise, pinning him down with new-found strength. “Get off me, apprentice!” sneered the tom, but Nightstripe retorted while clawing his ear, “I'm not an apprentice!” The tom flipped her over and raked a claw across Nightstripe's side. She felt the pain of her first battle in moons, and unintentionally caught him by surprise and broke his forepaw. While the tom was in shock, Nightpaw looked around. Her eyes caught a grey tomcat's eyes, and she froze. I wonder what clan he's from... She thought, but she instantly regretted it. The tom who's paw she had just broken leaped on her, catching her by surprise and knocking her over. She knew it was her end, he was going to slash her throat open. It all went in slow-motion, the tom raised his unbroked paw, moved it towards her neck, but it never connected. She opened her eyes to see that beatiful grey tom on top of the dark tabby, furiosly clawing at eachother. Quickly she ran up and bit the tabby on it's neck, instantly killing him. “Thanks, um..” She stared at the grey tom, not knowing his name. “Ashpaw. My name's Ashpaw. I'm almost a warrior. And you?” He mewed, still standing on the carcass of the dark tabby. “I'm Nightstripe. I've just become a warrior.” She replied. “Will you... will you help me get to FeatherClan for help?” She knew this was a longshot, but she had to ask. “I didn't want to come here.” the grey tom replied, “but i'm glad i did. I will. Something tells me were going to be great friends.”'''

Chapter two

'''As Nightstripe and Ashpaw ran throught the forest towards FeatherClan Territory, Ashpaw told her he was from FlameClan, and he would have his warrior ceremony tomorrow, just before the Gathering at Fourrocks. Just as they got to the border, they found a patrol. “Help!” shouted Nightstripe to the patrol. “We're being invaded and outnumbered!” Quickly one of the warriors spoke to the rest, and dashed over to Nightstripe and Ashpaw. “I've sent my warriors back to camp. They will organize a patrol and come help you. But, you're from FlameClan, are you betraying your Clan?” she spoke to Ashpaw. “I didn't want to be here in the first place!” mewed Ashpaw. “I don't want to battle.”. “Alright,” replied the she-cat. “Hurry back to your Clan! Our warriors will be there soon!”'''

'''The two cats, Nightstripe and Ashpaw ran back to the drained fjord, to smell the scent of death. Not just FjordClan warriors, but the other clan's too. Jut as they jumped into the tunnels that led down into the fjord, a FeatherClan battle patrol followed them. They lept out into the battlefield and ran towards the two enemy Clans, and saw many of their friends fallen. This was the worst battle in many seasons. All the four Clans, FlameClan, FjordClan, RainClan and FeatherClan, fighting in this fjord. Suddenly, Saberstar, the FlameClan leader stood beside the tunnels and yowled, “Retreat!” to his clanmates. “I'll see you at the Gathering tomorrow,” mewed Ashpaw quietly, to Nightstripe. “Then i'll be a warrior.”'''

Chapter Three

'''After FlameClan retreated, so did RainClan. Goldstar thanked Harestar, leader of FeatherClan for her help. When all the warriors except FjordClan's had left, there was many burials to do. They paid respect to their fallen Clanmates as the life drained from them, then they respectfully dragged them out through the tunnels and buried them, some cats in tears. Nightstripe hurriedly ran around the clearing to see if, horrifyingly, there was the body of Falconflight, but there wasn't. She ran back down the tunnels to see Falconflight, alive, guarding the nursery, fur bristling.'''

'''“Hey, Falconflight!” mewed Nightstripe. “I'm so glad you're alive!”. “It’s ok, Nightstripe! I wouldn’t let myself die after only being a warrior for a minute!” the young she-cat mewed happily. “Are you going to the gathering tomorrow?”, “Yeah! I can't wait!” she replied. Nightstripe looked up into the blackening sky. “It’s dusk, we’d better go and sit our vigil.” she mewed, padding over to the Sunrock where she would keep her vigil. She made herself comfortable and sat beside Falconflight. As she gazed on into the setting sun, she thought about what Ashpaw’s warrior name would be, and if he would keep his promise and meet her at the Gathering tomorrow.'''

Chapter Four

'''“Alright, Nightstripe and Falconflight,  you go have a nap before the sunhigh patrol.” Goldstar was padding towards them, a smile on her face. Falconflight yawned, tired after her vigil. “Come on, I wanna be in the warrior's den!” mewed Nightstripe, feeling like a kit again. They padded over to the warriors den, searching for a vacant nest of moss. There were two beside eachother at the edge of the den, but that was alright, they weren't allowed to sleep in the middle anyways, that was for senior warriors only. “I call this one!” mewed Falconflight as she ran over to the nest furthest away from the entrance. “It’s ok, I wanted to stand guard by the entrance anyways!” Nightstripe replied. '''

'''“Would you two stop acting like kits and let us sleep?” growled Wolfpatch from the opposite corner. “Sorry, Wolfpatch!” meowed back Nightstripe,  as she padded toward her nest. Falconflight was already curled up in her nest, so she was careful not to disturb her. Nightstripe curled up too, putting her tail over her nose and closed her eyes. It seemed only a minute until Lionscar woke her up. “Come on, we're going on a border patrol.” Nightstripe stretched, surprised to find how stiff she was. Goldstar must of let them sleep a bit more since they only had completed their vigil that sunrise. “Wake Wolfpatch, Falconflight, Dustfur, Oakriver and Patchtail. I’ll be waiting outside.” Nightstripe nodded her head. I hope we're going to the FlameClan border so I can meet Ash- Why could she not stop thinking about that tom? She had a feeling they would be more than friends... '''

Chapter Five

'''The patrol padded along the RainClan border. Lionscar and Patchtail re-marked the scent marks and some of the warriors caught some prey. Once they had finished, they walked back to the FjordClan camp.'''

Chapter Six

'''As cats lined up by the entrance to go to the Gathering,  the moon was shining bright. “Come on!” called Bluecloud. As they started leaving, Nightstripe quickly padded up to them. “Wait for me!” she called. “Come on, Nightstripe!” shouted Falconflight from the head of the group. Quickly the cats ran up the tunnels and out the fern bushes. They ran towards the end of their territory to get to the Fourstones. The other clans were already there. Harestar greeted them in a happy mew, “Welcome, FjordClan.”. Harestar and Goldstar each lept up onto their rock. Nightstripe scanned the clearing, looking for Ash- wait, he was a warrior now. What would his name be? “Hey! Nightstripe! Over here!” called a cat beside the river that led from RainClan’s territory. “Hi Ashpaw!” mewed Nightstripe as she ran over to the grey tom. “I’m Ashtail now!” mewed Ashtail happily. “Congratulations!” Nightstripe replied. “The leaders are about to talk. Meet me at the border tomorrow night, at moonhigh.”'''

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