Falling Stars (Collab)



Who Can You Trust

When Everything You Know

Is Wrong?

A collab, by Firey (Silversplash) and Brighty (Ivyblossom)

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Silversplash and Ivyblossom were very close. Sisters to the end, they promised. When RushClan starts dying around them, they vow together to find out what is going on. But after a fatal falling out, making a void that can't be filled, each of them began to destroy themselves, in a quest to find the murderer. And when they find out that they have 7 days to catch the traitor? It gets catty.

Pr ol og ue
Shimmerbreeze stepped into the stream, and let the cold water lap over her paws. She looked at her belly, swollen with un-born kits. Will they be alright? She thought, nervous.

Their father had died heroically in battle, and she didn't know how to raise them alone. "They'll be fine." She muttered to herself.

The bracken behind her crackled, and she heard fur whipping through the branches. "Hello?" She mewed, a little nervous.

The shadow moved behind her, and she swerved around. "Who's there?" She mewed, scared now.

A dark shape stepped out, and growled at Shimmerbreeze. "Hello darling. You've been a bad girl."

Shimmerbreeze growled. "Don't touch me! I didn't do anything to you! I kept your secret!"

The cat shrugged. "I don't care anymore. You won't keep the secret forever. Besides, I think this is turning into a nice little mystery."

Shimmerbreeze spat, "You have done nothing but hurt cats. I don't know what your goal is, but this thing you're doing won't make it any better!"

"Your choice." mewed the figure. Then figure sliced their long claws down Shimmerbreeze's neck, leaving the cream she-cat dead in the water.

The figure cleaned the blood off their paws, then returned to camp.

~

"Shimmerbreeze is dead!"

The one cry rang through the camp, as cats raced around, spreading the news. Her body was found floating in the river, by a worried apprentice.

Her body now lay in the camp, being prepared for vigil. A young auburn she-cat lay next to her, crying. "Shimmerbreeze no. We were going to raise our kits together. You're my sister. We were going to do everything together"

The she-cat's mate put his tail on her shoulder. "It'll be okay Swallowsong. We can still raise the kits."

Swallowsong just cried harder. "She was all I had left of my family. How can it be okay? Oh Thornpelt, what are we going to do?"

Thornpelt settled next to her. "You're going to raise your kits as best you can. You're going to remember your sister, but not mourn her."

Swallowsong rested her tail on her paws. "I don't know if I can even manage that. But I'll try."

Thornpelt purred, and the couple sat together for the rest of the night.

They didn't notice the sinister figure staring at them from the shadows.

Ch ap te r O ne
Silversplash stretched as she padded towards the deputy, Splashheart. The deputy was sending out the dawn patrol.

"Hey, Silversplash!" Ivyblossom purred as she bounded out of the warriors' den. She slid into place next to her sister, and they sat next to each other, pelts brushing.

"So Duskwhisper, you'll lead a hunting patrol. Silversplash, Ivyblossom, and Rushingfire will join you." Splashheart flicked her tail, obviously deciding the next patrol.

Silversplash hurried after Duskwhisper, who was striding ahead. "Hey, Duskwhisper." She purred, blushing a bit when he looked at her.

"Hello, Silversplash."

Ivyblossom pulled her away. "What are you doing? There's something wrong abuot Duskwhisper. He seems too shady."

"What are you talking about?" Silversplash snorted, her eyes angry. "He's a perfectly fine tom. I can love who I want, and you know that."

Her sister came after her. "But do you remember Shimmerbreeze's death? Someone in RushClan did it, and it could be anyone!"

"Are you accusing Duskwhisper of being the murderer?"

"No, but we have to be cautious. I don't like the looks of Duskwhisper. Be careful, sister." Ivyblossom stared worriedly at Silversplash.

Silversplash's blue eyes softened. "I will, but I believe that Duskwhisper is a great tom. He's real nice, and I really like him."

She padded past her sister, meeting with Duskwhisper. "So what do you think about Shimmerbreeze's death?"

The tom furrowed his brow. "Whoever killed her made a big mistake. She was a loyal she-cat, and whoever killed her obviously had a reason to have her dead. When I find that traitor, they'll be sorry."

Silversplash leaned closer to him. "I'm glad you care so much about your Clan, Duskwhisper. You know, I'm starting to really.. like you."

He hesitated a little, then smiled. "I think you're a fine she-cat, Silversplash. Maybe we can go out sometime?"

"Yeah," she mewed shyly. "Maybe tomorrow?"

He purred. "Maybe tonight."

Silversplash blushed, and just nodded. She dropped back a bit, feeling too embarrassed to keep talking with the tom. Ivyblossom pulled up to her, her eyes stormy. "I think he's faking his love for you. He doesn't look trustworthy. I should come with you tonight."

"You can't," Silversplash mewed, exasperated. "It's our date, and you can't be next to us listening in on our conversations. Dates are private."

"Hmph." Ivyblossom snorted. "Well it'll be so private that he could easily kill you!"

Silversplash's eyes flashed. "I thought you were a sister who understood me! Forget it, Ivyblossom, maybe when you get your senses back will we be able to talk in peace."

The silver she-cat stalked away, sniffing the air for any signs of prey. Silversplash fumed, knowing she shouldn't be so harsh on her sister, but annoyed with the fact that Ivyblossom kept accusing Duskwhisper of killing Shimmerbreeze.

Silversplash sighed as she spotted her sister far away, looking a bit down. Her blue eyes looked away, and she spotted Duskwhisper hunting nearby. Then there was a scream, and Duskwhisper flew over to the cat's side.

Ivyblossom was scrambling for the banks, trying to get a grip before she slid into the icy river. Duskwhisper dove for her, grasping her scruff and dragging her up the bank. "I got you, Ivyblossom." He grunted, dropping her safely on the bank.

"Thank you, Duskwhisper." Silversplash purred, settling next to her shivering sister. "Oh, Ivyblossom, are you alright?"

She nodded. "Yeah." She looked away, still remembering the earlier argument between them. "I still think he's the bad guy, even though he saved me. He's trying to draw the suspicion of himself, but I'm not so gullible."

Silversplash sighed. "You're still not convinced? I thought you knew better than this, Ivyblossom. Your search is futile. Duskwhisper is obviously loyal to RushClan, and he would never dream of betraying RushClan, ever!"

"That's what you think, but you don't know for sure."

~_~_~_~_~

Duskwhisper and Silversplash were sitting next to the stream, chatting. "So, Silversplash, how do you like being a warrior? I know you and your sister just became warriors."

"It's great!" Silversplash purred. "Being a warrior is amazing, and I get to share a den with you, Duskwhisper."

He smiled. "You are so kind, Silversplash. I'm just a humble warrior, doing my job. RushClan is my Clan, and I am loyal to it."

"You know, I'm glad I got to know you better, you're such a great tom." Silversplash's eyes were sincere, and Duskwhisper purred.

"Your praises are like music to my ears, I've never heard anyone praise me like you do." Duskwhisper gazed into her azure eyes. "You are an angel that descended from StarClan, Silversplash."

All of this meant happiness to Silversplash, but she didn't know what was going to happen next. She definitely didn't know that someone was watching her very carefully, a hidden expression, and carefully guarded.

Ch ap te r T wo
Ivyblossom slunk through the forest, eyes alert. She was careful to keep to keep to thick bracken, in case her white fur gave her away. The tiny black speckles helped hide it, but not by much.

There! She spotted her sister, and Duskwhisper. Tails entwined, purring. They looked like your average happy couple. But that can't be right. She thought. Something's wrong with him.

She angled her ears, in an attempt to hear their conversation. "I just don't get it." Silversplash mews. "I love my sister and everything, but I think she's crazy!"

Duskwhisper purred in response. "You don't have to worry. I'll be here for you."

Silversplash nuzzled him, and Ivyblossom turned away in disgust. ''Maybe Silversplash is right. Maybe I'm just being over protective of her. I guess I just wanted to protect her. We're really all we've ever had.''

Their mother, Swallowsong, had always been distant. Shimmerbreeze had been her sister, and it seemed that her death had been too hard on her. Their father, Thornpelt, had left Swallowsong shortly after they had been born. He was Lilycloud's mate now.

Duskwhisper did nothing suspicious. In fact, he behaved so normal, it was depressing. Defeated, Ivyblossom trudged back to camp, and fell asleep in her nest.

Only one thought remained on her mind as she slept.

What will she do to me if I try to protect her?

~

Ivyblossom woke up early the next morning. Silversplash was not in her usual spot next to her. Instead, she was curled up with Duskwhisper.

Of course.

She lay down, trying to sort out her thoughts, when she noticed Fallensong slinking away. It was too early for Dawn patrol, and Fallensong hated being up early. Suspicious, Ivyblossom followed her.

The chocolate calico crept through the woods, almost unseen. She doubled back several times, and Ivyblossom had to hide in a bush to avoid being caught.

Finally, Fallensong stepped out of the woods, and down a hill, moving towards the ReedClan border. She stopped near the border, and a black tom stepped out to meet her.

Ivyblossom wrinkled her nose. What is she doing?

"It's been ages Fallensong. Have you finished yet?" Mewed the tom.

Fallensong shook her head. "I'm working on it! Lionfeather spotted me sneaking out once. I can't risk him finding out."

The tom hissed. "You promised me! You swore you had do this!"

Fallensong glared at him. "It's not easy doing this! I'm betraying the Clan that has raised me my entire life! I'll get it done tonight."

The black tom snarled. "You better." Then he stalked away.

Fallensong gulped, then started running back to camp.

Ivyblossom stood still, full of horror.

How can Fallensong be a traitor?

~

Ivyblossom sat near the river, attempting to comprehend what was going on. ''How could it be Fallensong? I trusted her!'' She sighed, and flicked her tail.

"You feeling okay?" mewed a voice.

Ivyblossom turned around, and relaxed the sight of her sister. "Just thinking. Hey, I'm sorry about yesterday. I just want to protect you. And honestly, I think Duskwhisper is way to old for you. He was a warrior when we were born!"

Silversplash nodded. "I get your concern. But he makes me happy. You get that?"

Ivyblossom sighed. "I do. I just always felt like I have to protect you. With Swallowsong so distant, we need all the family we have."

Silversplash settled down. "We do. Sure you're okay? You look lost."

Ivyblossom shut her eyes. "I'm just not sure I know who I can trust. Cats have died in weird ways since Shimmerbreeze, and there were tons before her. Who's next? It could be you."

Silversplash shook her head. "I'll be fine. You're just paranoid. Everything's going to be okay."

Ivyblossom pictured the camp, covered in blood. Cats were dead all around her. Even Silversplash lay still. The only cat standing besides herself, was Duskwhisper.

She shook her head. ''That can't be right. All he wants is to love my sister. How can I deny him that?''

The two sat by the river for a while, watching the ripples in the water.

Suddenly, Rowanpaw burst into the area, fur on his back rising.

"What's going on?" mewed Silversplash, clearly alarmed.

Rowanpaw gulped. "It's Lionfeather. He's dead."

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Silversplash padded alongside Duskwhisper, feeling his long, brown fur brush against her. "Shall we hunt?" He whispered, smiling down at her.

She nodded, feeling joy run through her that there was no one to tell them that they were wrong, no one to tell her that Duskwhisper was a traitor. Ivyblossom was back in camp, resting from a small thorn infection on her paw.

TBC~