Mousetalon Joins ThunderClan: A Non-Canon Fantasy

Chapter One- Meeting Firestar
"Who are you?"

Mousetalon whirled around and stared into the amber gaze of a golden-brown tom.

"Are you going to reply or do I have to shred you?" the tom hissed.

"Mousetalon," she replied, dipping her head.

"And what do you want?"

"I wish to join your Clan. I am from SkyClan, and Leafstar wanted a messenger and bloodline in ThunderClan, so she sent me and my sister Magiceyes." A gray she-cat with misty blue eyes emerged from the shadows. The tom's eyes widened.

"Follow me," he mewed harshly. Leaves rustled, and a white tom stepped out. When he spotted the two she-cats, he narrowed his eyes.

"Who have we here, Thornclaw?" he asked. Mousetalon's whiskers twitched. So the handsome tom was Thornclaw. Hm. ..

"Two cats sent to live with us from the forest. They claim to be from a SkyClan," Thorclaw replied.

The white tom hissed.

"Odd."

"I know, Cloudtail, but they insisted on seeing Firestar."

Cloudtail shrugged. "Whatever."

They entered the camp, and Thornclaw led them up to a ginger tom.

"Firestar, these two cats wish to see you," he mewed, glancing at her again.

"Follow me," Firestar said, and led them to his den, where he sat down.

"Why are you here?" he asked, beckoning Thornclaw in.

"Leafstar sent us. She wishes us to live in ThunderClan and be messengers for our ancestors and yours. She also wants our blood to live on." Mousetalon said. She glanced at Thornclaw, who was gazing at her.

"Leafstar?" Firestar exclaimed, standing up. Magiceyes nodded.

"Firestar, come leaf-bare, we won't be able to feed two more-" Thornclaw began.

"We can climb and catch birds and hunt for you," Mousetalon interrupted him, "We understand what being a Clan is." Thornclaw glared at her.

"Fine then. Welcome to ThunderClan, what are your names?" Firestar asked.

"I'm Mousetalon and that is my sister, Magiceyes."

"Thornclaw will show you around." Firestar decided.

The tabby's eyes lit up in fury and something else, and Mousetalon purred with amusement. He glared at her, and flicked his tail.

"Follow me," he growled.

"I think I shall remain here," Magiceyes murmured softly, "Where is your medicine den?"

"I am sure Jayfeather would enjoy the help," Firestar mewed. Magiceyes nodded.

Mousetalon followed Thornclaw.

I hope this isn't what all ThunderClan cats are like!

Chapter Two- One Moon Later
"Thornclaw, Graystripe, and Mousetalon, go on the dawn patrol around the borders," Brambleclaw called. Thornclaw scowled.

"Are you up for it, Mousetalon?" Brambleclaw asked, grinning.

"I am," Mousetalon replied, padding to stand beside Thornclaw, who moved away. She sighed. The tom still hadn't warmed up to her, though the entire Clan now adored her and Magiceyes. She was best friends with Sorreltail and former medicine cat Leafpool, and Magiceyes had grown close to Jayfeather and Lionblaze.

"Ready to go?" Graystripe asked. Mousetalon nodded, and Thornclaw stalked into the trees. Mousetalon snorted and followed him as Graystripe took the lead.

"Mousetalon and Thornclaw, head into the trees and check the RiverClan border while we're here. Catch up with me when you're done," Graystripe commanded before running off. Thornclaw hissed and tapped her shoulder with his tail. She flinched, as though a static shock had been sent through her.

"Come on," he muttered, and raced off. She kept on his heels, until something sharp pierced her paw.

"Ow!" she yowled, falling to the ground. A thorn branch had cut up her paw. Her pad was bleeding badly. Thornclaw rushed to her side.

"What happened?" he hissed, his amber eyes worried.

"A thorn," she gasped, "I think it struck a nerve."

"I'll fetch Jayfeather . . ."

"No! Don't leave me!" she wailed, and froze, adding "here! Alone!" to her mew.

He cocked his head.

"Why? You can manage."

"I . . . um, don't want to be alone if . . . a RiverClan furball crosses the border!" she mewed hastily. He nodded slowly.

"I'll just stay here, then, and wait until Graystripe re-" he began, but was cut off by a rustling. Two warriors stepped out of the trees. A black tom and a tortoiseshell she-cat. Their eyes grew wide with shock.

"What do you want?" Thorclaw hissed, standing over Mousetalon.

The tom's fur bristled.

"We have a message from Leopardstar," the tom explained.

"Well, what is it, Reedwhisker?" Thornclaw asked.

"She says that is she sees one of your apprentices steal our fish again, she'll rip your fur off," Mosspelt hissed.

Reedwhisker flicked his tail and the two padded off slowly, glaring at the two warriors. Mousetalon groaned.

"Graystripe will be back soon," Thornclaw soothed, laying beside her. Mousetalon melted under his touch, and he didn't seem to be in a hurry to move. The brambles rustled, and Graystripe emerged.

"Are you okay?" he asked worriedly.

"I am now," Mousetalon murmured to herself, pressing against Thornclaw.