Ivypool's Triumph

Ivypool watched in silence as Brokenstar and a large group of dark forest warriors disappeared into ShadowClan territory. Tigerheart was with them. Ivypool guessed that the tabby would rather fight his own clan mates than Dovewing. ''What a fool. ''Ivypool thought. He would never have followed the warrior code anyway if the dark forest never existed. Hawkfrost led his patrol toward RiverClan territory, Hollowstep with them. In the end, only the newly made warrior had wanted to fight his clan mates. Icewing and Minnowtail were in Breezepelt's patrol, going to attack WindClan. The two RiverClan warriors seemed to not have the courage to fight their friends. Good, then I'm not the only one who is loyal to my clan. As Tigerstar led the rest of the dark forest warriors into ThunderClan territory, Ivypool spotted Blossomfall, who was next to her, give her a glance. Suddenly Ivypool knew everything. How much Blossomfall hated her mother, she could not bring herself to attack her clan mates. Ivypool leaned toward her ear, making sure no other cat was looking.

"Don't worry, everything would be Ok."

Giving Ivypool a nod of thanks, Blossomfall padded ahead. Taking a deep breath, Ivypool ran ahead as well, until she was next to Tigerstar. She dipped her head, an obvious sign of loyalty, but inside she felt flame in her heart. As they neared the hollow, Ivypool padded in front of the group, signaling them to stop. She opened her mouth to scent, pretending to find out where they went, but knowing the truth. She turned around.

"ThunderClan went this way," she flicked her tail to a trail heading one way. "Even though it smells like they went this way." she flicked her tail toward the hollow.

Tigerstar nodded. "Good job, Ivypool, but I think we should send some cats that way anyway. We can't be too sure."

Even though his words slashed through her like thorns, Ivypool lifted her head and nodded. "Very well." She watched as Tigerstar chose half his patrol to head toward the trail... the real trail. Any cat would think that was terrible, but splitting up would weaken the dark forest cats. Plus, StarClan was there, making the clan twice as strong. Giving the signal, Ivypool took the lead, sniffing the ground, pretending to be tracking. She felt surprisingly calm, even though her death might lay in the next clearing. The trail stopped. Confusion came from the patrol, and Blossonfall gave a questioning meow. Yowls split the air. The other patrol had fallen into the trap. Tigerstar's patrol went silent.

"ThunderClan cats are not here, Ivypool."

Shocked yowls echoes in the clearing. Triumph swelled in Ivypool, scaring away the fear she felt. ThunderClan was safe. Her beloved clan was free once more. Ivypool turned her gaze from the ground, stood up strait, flattened her ears, and took one step toward Tigerstar, who was glaring at her with so much hatred that it seemed to shake the ground.

"You've failed, Tigerstar! You were a fool to trust me. Just like Lionblaze, your own warrior has betrayed you. When you die, Tigerstar, it will be forever!!"

Tigerstar yowled so loud, it seemed like a roar. He flew at Ivypool, nocking her to the ground, and as his claws slashed through her neck, and he stepped away, all Ivypool felt was satisfaction. ThunderClan was safe. Her beloved clan was free once more. She repeated those words as she fell away to unconsciousness...

'''My clan is safe. ThunderClan has won.'''