《Conflagration [A Warrior Cats AU]》Chapter Seventeen
Advertisement
Thistleclaw watched Sunstar on his pedestal: the highledge. He snarled, sinking his claws deep into the ground. Soon the crown of leadership would be his, and he would be one step closer to taking over the four Clans. Sunstar looked down and met his gaze, a challenge in his eyes. He seemed to be saying if you want to become a leader soon, you'll have to kill me, and I doubt you can do that.
Thistleclaw scowled and turned on the ginger tom, stalking out of camp. As he padded through the ThunderClan forest, he turned and saw Tigerclaw trotting after him. "Hi," he meowed cheerfully.
Thistleclaw dipped his head and stared at his friend through narrowed eyes. "Yes, Tigerclaw?"
Tigerclaw shrugged. "Whitestorm's hanging out with Willowpelt again, so I thought I'd hang out with you."
Thistleclaw nodded curtly. "He seems to really be fancing her, hm?" He scowled. "If he wants to follow in his father's pawsteps, he shouldn't be running after she-cats!"
Tigerclaw snorted in agreement. "She-cats!" He sniffed.
Thistleclaw looked up at the stars. The sun was beginning to set. "I've had visions, Tigerclaw. Visions that show flooding, and death. I think it's a sign soon it will be my time," he purred softly. "I will soon rule ThunderClan."
--
Bluefur woke up late in the morning, padding out groggily from the warrior's den. The visions had become even worse now, threatening death for all of RiverClan. They suddenly flashed into her head, giving her a stabbing headache. She hissed from the pain, stumbling into the medicine den. "Help," she rasped as she collapsed in front of Brambleberry.
All went black.
She blinked her eyes open to see Mossdapple standing over her. "Oh good, you're awake!" She announced cheerfully. "How're you feeling?"
Advertisement
Bluefur barely managed to get the words out. "Head... hurts..."
Mossdapple flicked her tail. "Brambleberry, could you get some feverfew, please?"
Looking impressed, Brambleberry trotted off and came back with an unfamiliar herb. Bluefur's breaths were shallow and she felt like she was drifting in and out of unconsciousness. She was faintly aware of the herbs being put in her mouth and instinctively swallowed. After a few moments, she could get a few words out.
"Death," she whispered, feeling hot and yet cold at the same time. "Floods in the camp."
Brambleberry stared down, frightened. "Bluefur, did you have a vision?"
Bluefur's eyes glazed over. "Too many visions, all at once. Drowning and death and floods and-"
Her words were broken off with a sickly cough, and a shuddering breath. She was aware of Mossdapple panicking and Brambleberry trying to convince her to stay calm, but it all seemed so far away from her. She closed her eyes and went to sleep.
--
When Bluefur woke up again, she felt a bit less fever-ridden. She opened her eyes and managed to prop herself up a little. It was raining hard outside, which made her collapse back into her nest. Mossdapple ran over. "Bluefur! Brambleberry told me to give up, but I did it! I saved you! You're not dead!"
Bluefur inhaled sharply as Mossdapple buried her muzzle into the deputy's fur. She purred. "I'm sorry I worried you," she meowed with a gravelly voice.
Mossdapple stepped back, her eyes shining with emotion. "Stonefur and Mistyfoot have been worried sick. They weren't able to do any duties today because of how frightened they were about you."
Bluefur frowned. "And Oakheart?"
Mossdapple broke off, shuffling her paws guiltily. She didn't reply.
"And Oakheart?" Bluefur repeated sharply. "What did he think?"
Advertisement
"He's still grieving," Mossdapple murmured with a guilty look at Bluefur. "He seems to be in his own world right now."
Bluefur scowled. "He didn't say anything?"
Mossdapple gave a tiny nod, frowning deeply.
Bluefur slumped back down into her nest, too tired to talk more about Oakheart. Her tail lashed. Then she inhaled sharply, unsheathing her claws. The visions flashed back into her mind, not bringing with them a headache, but making her scared.
"Is there a flood?" She hissed, eyes wide with terror.
Mossdapple licked her between the ears. "No," she purred. After she turned to get some herbs, she whispered, "Not yet."
Bluefur fidgeted in her nest, ripping apart the moss under her paws. She yearned to be outside, so she very shakily sat up. "Did you have the visions too, Mossdapple?" She asked, her voice sounding far away.
Mossdapple looked out from the herb storage in surprise. "Lie back down, Bluefur," she instructed gently. Bluefur shook her head stubbornly.
"Did you have the visions?" She repeated.
Mossdapple hesitated, then nodded. "Yes."
Bluefur struggled to get to her paws, staring her daughter straight in the eye. "We need to evacuate the camp."
Her headache was getting worse and worse every second, but she forced herself to stay on her paws. Mossdapple seemed to be having the same effects, cringing and looking like she was going to collapse. "I need to tell Hailstar," she decided, her eyes narrowing.
Mossdapple stood up straight. "You can't!" She hissed in surprise. "It's extremely stormy out there!"
"Cats will die!" Bluefur snarled, turning to leave the warm den. "If I die so others don't, then isn't that a good thing?"
Mossdapple's eyes flooded with alarm. "You can't die!" She meowed desperately.
Bluefur sighed. "I won't, but we have to evacuate the camp. Right now."
The deputy saw in Mossdapple's eyes she had given up and couldn't persuade her anymore. She nodded curtly and then stumbled out of the medicine den.
The second she made it out into the camp, rain and wind buffeted her pelt and almost pushed her off of her paws. She almost made it to the leader's den, before her ears pricked and she fell down as a headache almost stabbed her brain. She yowled in pain, unable to get up. The visions were clearer and clearer and-
Bluefur, pelt dripping with water and eyes closed because of the wind. She managed to pry open an eye and squint at what was in front of her, unable to move.
A wave was coming right for her, and the camp. She screamed out in surprise as it drew near very fast. "Evacuate the camp!" She yowled.
Then the wave pulled her under.
Advertisement
- In Serial56 Chapters
Trails of Ascension
At the top of countless universes that constitute the Great Cosmos, stands the Divine Realm also known as the "Peak of all worlds" where the Gods reigned supreme and all ascension stopped. But the Path is endless, and upon the discovery that there were actually higher realms in the path of ascension, a revolutionary army of ascenders and warriors of many dimensions rose up to overthrow the reign of the so-called Gods. The resulting Cataclysm shattered the Heavens and the death of the majority of powerhouses threw the Cosmos into chaos, but it also granted freedom to all.Upon the destruction of the chains that oppressed them and now that the seal upon the countless worlds has been broken, how will the new ascenders face these challenges and how will their paths intercross each other? This is the story of how new powers rise into existence, heroes and overlords ascend to the higher realms and the new order of the eras is formed, now that the regents of the laws and elements of the multiverse are gone, new paths are created and a future of infinite possibilities opens!
8 149 - In Serial15 Chapters
Astralfice
Yesterday, Astrid's biggest concern was how to pay her rent. Now, an encounter with a beautiful and seemingly immortal young woman has shattered her once-normal life. Astrid is drawn into a dangerous tournament, in which competitors pilot giant robots in wrestling matches. Will Astrid be able to help her team to victory, or will her social anxiety get the better of her? Astralfice is a web serial about love, anxiety, found family, and gay kids piloting giant robots. Updates fridays. Visit the official site at https://astralfice.wordpress.com.
8 169 - In Serial10 Chapters
Technically Sentient
Technically Sentient is the uncomfortable answer to the Fermi Paradox: bureaucratic inertia. There's also a shark cop in there too. And a human meat tank and a bunch of greys down on their luck and a viral bioengineered killing machine and a T-posing AI and a cat. But they're not important, in the grand scheme of things.
8 182 - In Serial15 Chapters
A Soul's Wish
Hey everyone! Just a heads up. I am adding the Traumatising content tag because some parts might be considered as, well, traumatising. I want to point out though, it is not my aim to make a story that focuses on this aspect. Yuki is a college freshman that has been pulled into a fantasy world full of magic and monsters. Without any special talents, at level one, and with only a mere wisp as a companion he will need to figure out how to survive in the hostile environment. As he grows stronger and travels across this new world, he will find friends, make enemies, learn betrayal, overcome obstacles and grow into a hero. Hopefully. His goal? To save a princess, of course. A classic adventure fantasy story set in another world. Cover by the lovely Sara Lucasi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saralucasi/
8 137 - In Serial54 Chapters
Narice Arkline and the Seven Element
Among us are guardians. They are known as Aqayans. -- 700 years ago there was a war. Good and evil. Dark and light. On the side of Darkness - cursed creatures, wizards, and most of humanity. On the side of light Aqayans and Elfa with the remnant of humanity. Humanity, Wizards, Cursed Creatures, Aqayans, Elfa. In the end - the darkness lost. The leader of the darkness - Ka'atra was sealed away. The council of seven decided that magic was too dangerous in the hands of humanity - and erased magic from existence. Aqayans watched humanity from afar- ensuring that they would never again stray. 700 years passed by... then one day... Ka'atra broke free. - A young boy- Narice- is the only one resistant to Ka'atra's dark magic, but with no magic of his own and- how will he be able to stop his enemy?
8 227 - In Serial79 Chapters
Unexpected
Life doesn't always go the way you expect it to. At least that's the way it is for Skye Knight. She never expected her boss to kiss her.Or for that kiss to escalate.Pregnant with her boss's baby was definitely not expected.Highest Ranking:#546 in ChickLit (12/27/17)#535 in ChickLit (12/29/17)#323 in ChickLit (1/2/18)#298 in ChickLit (3/7/18)#292 in ChickLit (3/8/18)#263 in ChickLit (3/9/18)#187 in ChickLit (3/12/18)
8 194