Confusing Twists | A Warrior Cats AU

Chapter 28

: Kin :

Brambleclaw was upset that he wasn't able to visit Ashfur. Firestar has been guarding camp and Brambleclaw didn't think he would be able to sneak past him.
Wait. . . Could it have been Firestar? The ThunderClan leader had shown absolutely no concern for Ashfur being missing what so ever. He had even said that Ashfur probably ran away.
Brambleclaw slid out his claws. It would make sense. It was somehow the easiest thing to believe. It was probably Firestar. I know it. I'll tell the cats at the abandoned den tonight. Brambleclaw decided.
Thornclaw padded over to Brambleclaw with Spiderleg at his side. "Hey Brambleclaw, what patrol do you want me and Spiderleg on?"
"You two can come with me." Brambleclaw told them.
Thornclaw nodded.

The three toms patrolled the border.
"I wonder if we'll ever find Ashfur." Thornclaw sighed.
Brambleclaw felt bad that he had to hide that he knew where Ashfur was, Thornclaw clearly missed his friend.
Spiderleg moved closer to Thornclaw. “We’ll find him. We just have to keep looking.” he assured him.
Thornclaw just shook his head slowly. “I hope that's true.” he started crying. “I just want my friend back!” he cried.
Brambleclaw’s heart ached. Thornclaw was so greif stricken. It was hard to see.
But I can't tell him. . . There's too much at risk. Oh Thornclaw I'm so sorry.

Brambleclaw made his way to the abandoned two-legden.
He was greeted by the bickering of Mudclaw and Hawkfrost.
I swear those two don't do anything but bicker.
Vixen was perched on a wooden beam that supported the roof of the den. Brambleheart was playing with a firefly.
“Where were you last night?!” Ashfur rushed over to him.
“I couldn't sneak out! Firestar was guarding the camp!” Brambleclaw explained.
Hawkfrost smacked Mudclaw with his tail then scurried over to Brambleclaw. “Speaking of Firestar, so you know how we've been therorizing about who attacked Ashfur, well-”
“You’ve been therorizing?! We already know who it was! Hawkfrost I thought you told them!” Mudclaw snapped.
Brambleclaw turned to Hawkfrost. “You know who it was?!” he demanded.
Hawkfrost looked guilty. “Well yes but. . .”
“I don't know what I expected from you! You've never been trustworthy!” Brambleclaw snapped.
Hawkfrost cringed.
Mudclaw stepped in front of him defensively. “Hey leave him be!”
Brambleheart walked over. “What’s happening?” she asked.
The argument almost instantly broke up.
“Nothings happening.” Mudclaw murmured.
Hawkfrost took the advantage to change the subject. “Hey Brambleclaw, I don't think I ever formally introduced you to Brambleheart, my daughter.”
Brambleclaw shot Hawkfrost a teasing look, his bad mood forgotten. “Did you name her after me?” he asked.
Hawkfrost shrugged. “Maybe.”
Mudclaw nudged Hawkfrost playfully. “Yes he did, it was either Mothheart or Brambleheart. Hawkfrost said, and I quote, ‘Well Brambleclaw is my favorite sibling between the two so let's name her Brambleheart.’” he informed them.
Vixen started laughing. “Poor Mothwing.” they dropped down to the ground.
Hawkfrost looked embarrassed. “Mudpuddle. . . Why did you have to tell them that?” he asked.
Mudclaw snickered. “You've embarrassed me plenty of times, I'm just getting you back.”
Brambleheart rolled her eyes. “I just don't know why I have to be named after someone who looks so weird.” she padded away.
Brambleclaw stared after her. Apparently she's just going to keep saying I look weird. He thought, amused.
Vixen gained the attention of the group. “Listen! I know who attacked Ashfur! It was Firestar! Think about it, even the cats that hate Ashfur aren't being as nonchalant about his disappearance as Firestar.” they reasoned.
A collective agreement settled over the group.
“Yeah. But let's be logical about this. If we wait a bit more. . . And then Ashfur goes back to ThunderClan. Firestar might try to kill him again. . . But wait- I have a plan. I can keep my eyes on Firestar. And if he tries anything. . .” Vixen clawed the dirt. “I’ll kill him.” they finished, gaze serious.
Brambleclaw nodded. He used to trust Firestar. But not anymore. Now he hated Firestar.

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