Warriors; MoonClan: Fire [ 1 ]

Chapter Five

"Alright, Moonpaw," Raventalon's voice was blank. "Swipe at my face," Moonpaw jerked to the side as he dodged a blow from Raventalon. Moonpaw leapt onto Raventalon, winding him. Moonpaw swiped at Raventalon's face. If he had his claws unsheathed, Raventalon's eye would be crowfood. "Very good!" Grayfoot praised. "Weaselpaw, you swipe at me. Do what you like to get to my face. Remember: Claws sheathed!" 

Grayfoot leaped at Weaselpaw. Weaselpaw scrambled to get to the side, but he slipped on a pebble. The pebble sent him crashing to the ground. Grayfoot was kicked as he landed. Grayfoot persisted, and Weaselpaw quickly got up, swishing his tail to dodge a nip from Grayfoot. Grayfoot leaped up into the air, dodging Weaselpaw's swipe. He nearly landed on Weaselpaw, but he retaliated and pawed Grayfoot's ear. Grayfoot got up and shook his fur. "Nicely done, both of you." 

Moonpaw sniffed the air. A mouse was lurking near. He dropped into the hunting crouch and scented the mouse. Raventalon scented it too. "Tail higher!" he hissed almost silently. Moonpaw obeyed, and he spotted the mouse and the same time. It was small, but Moonpaw leaped. He came blundering down upon it. The mouse squeaked in surprise. It was cut short by Moonpaw nipped it's neck. There was a tiny crack! and then it was dead. "Wonderful!" Weaselpaw congratulated. "Wonderful indeed," Grayfoot meowed. Raventalon looked away, but Moonpaw saw a hint of jealousy in his eyes. 

"Cheer up, Raventalon!" Moonpaw growled. "Stop being so gloomy all of the time." Raventalon suddenly pounced on Moonpaw, claws unsheathed. Moonpaw squealed in fear. Raventalon's black claws were threatening to pierce his skin. Moonpaw used all of his strength to shove Raventalon off of him. Raventalon screeched in anger and aimed a well-time blow at Moonpaw's eyes. 

Claws swished past his face, snagging a piece of fur and ripping a chunk out. "Ow!" Moonpaw shrieked. Raventalon's eyes were darkened with anger and jealousy. Raventalon leaped at Moonpaw, but abruptly landing and pouncing to the side. Moonpaw tried to dodge, but claws pierced his skin. Moonpaw screamed in anger and fear. He unsheathed his claws and hissed, flattening his ears.

Moonpaw leaped, grabbing hold of Raventalon's neck-scruff. Raventalon screeched and tried to buck Moonpaw off, but Moonpaw held on firmly, careful not to hurt him. Raventalon gave a sudden rear, forcing Moonpaw's teeth into his flesh. Moonpaw luckily leaped off before the wound was deep. Blood trickled down his black fur. He panted. Grayfoot watched in anger, while Weaselpaw's eyes were widened with horror. Grayfoot stomped over to Raventalon, forcing him onto the ground. "Stupid furball!" he spat. Raventalon's eyes still were glazed with anger. He clawed Grayfoot off of him. "Get off me!" he hissed, "You mouse-heart!" Moonpaw listened in shock. The bushes around them rustled. Three fully grown warriors stepped out of the bushes. 

"ShadowClan!"