Chapter Thirty Two

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A moon had passed since you began meeting with Heronpaw and Birdpaw. It was nearing midnight.
Time to go hunt for Heronpaw and Birdpaw.
You sneak out the reeds.

Earlier in the day you caught a vole and a tiny mouse. You dig them both up. Thankfully no animal or cat came across them.

Heronpaw and Birdpaw were waiting for you. Once they saw you they rejoiced.
"We thought you wouldn't come!"
Birdpaw said.
"Hush now! Here eat." You place the cold and mouse down they gobble them both up and thank you. As they head back to Windclan, you watch them disappear into the shadows.

Dawn was nearing. You had stayed the night at the Windclan border. It would be a waste of time and sleep of you traveled there and back. You made yourself a small nest of moss.

In the distance you could see a small shape bolting toward you. As they got closer you realized it was Robinseed.
"Mom!" You exclaimed.
She crashed into you and says,
"Change of plans! Thornstar is ordering twelve warriors and four apprentices to attack at midnight!" She gasps.
You hurry to your feet.
"Tonight?!" You ask in astonishment.
"Yes! He said he'll attack from behind the nursery."
You quickly thank your mother and run off.

You rush into Hailstars den.
"Hailstar! Robinseed told me Thornstar is attacking at midnight. He's going to come in from behind the nursery. Twelve warriors and four apprentices." You burst out.
He nods and says,
"Tell everyone to prepare for battle. I'll make sure four warriors guard the nursery." You nod and run to the warriors den.

Nettlestrike, Blazewing and every one else were asleep.
Better let them sleep now, really be tired if they have to fight at midnight.
"Everyone! Windclan is attacking at midnight! Get all the rest you need now before the battle."
They all awake with sleepy eyes.
One warrior says,
"You're joking. Windclan hasn't attacked us since you were an apprentice."
You leapt at him and pin him down.
"Do you want your kits to be taken by Windclan!" He shakes his head and you jump off of him.
"Good."

Midnight struck. The moon was at its highest. Four warriors were guarding the nursery. Three warriors were guarding the entrance.
You sneak inside of the nursery.
"Is everyone okay?" You ask.
Pebbleshade whispers to her kits.
"What happens if a Windclan warrior attacks you or tries to take you?" 
All of them replied with,
"Attack them! If that doesn't work, mewl with all your might!"
Their tiny voices squeaked out the words.
"Very good!" Pebbleshade praises.

"Windclan is attacking!" A cat yowled from outside. A fit of yowls erupted from outside. Windclan cats burst through the walls of the nursery. Pebbleshade scoops up her kits and huddles over them. You rush outside. You see Nettlestrike struggling with the warrior that trained you in Windclan.

"You'll never... Hurt me! Not ever again!" Nettlestrike screeched as the warrior ripped through his belly. Nettlestrike fell limp. The warrior commanded a few other warriors to the nursery.
You rush over to Nettlestrike. His wound poured out blood.
"Don't leave me!" You cry.
"I never truly... Will." His eyes rolled back. His paws stopped moving.
He was dead.
Almost as soon as he died, you felt claws grip onto your back. You were flung across from Nettlestrike. Your eyes slowly started closing. Everything went black.

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