Book 1 - Chapter 3

"Troutsplash why are you here and not in your camp." asked Oceanstar. "WE NEED HELP!" yowled Troutsplash. "Some humans are tearing down our camp. We got all of our cats out but we need a place to shelter. Can we stay here?" "Why not ask a different clan." growled Oceanstar. "We did," said Troutsplash. "Ashflower went to Waterclan and she said they refused to help her. Then Hollowberry went to Mossclan and said there was nobody there." Troutsplash blinked and realized that the Mossclan cats were in the Fishclan camp. "So Dawnstar sent you here," snapped Tigerstripe. Troutsplash nodded. "We are already sheltering one clan. But I suppose if you are desperate you can stay." "Thank you Oceanstar," said Troutsplash and he raced off to fetch his clan. Soon the Riverclan cats flooded into the Fishclan camp. "Let all cats old enough to climb a tree join here beneath the Birch tree for a clan meeting," called Oceanstar. "Now it might be a little crowded since we are sheltering two clans but we will manage. Now we need to send out patrols." "Windshadow take Blossompaw on a tour of the territory. Dawnstar, Redstar please meet Oceanstar in his den. Dragonwhisker take 2 other cats and go on a hunting patrol. Mousetail, Darkflower and Sparrowfur go on another hunting patrol. Whisperwind take 3 Riverclan cats and show them the territory take Rushpaw with you so he can look for herbs. Flowerfur take 3 Mossclan cats and show them the territory. Apprentices from all clans please go gather moss we will need to make more nests. Kits please stay in the nursery out of the way. Silverfrost and Mossfur go with Tawnybird and Mintpaw to help Emberberry get herbs. If any cat needs anything come to me." Tigerstripe climbed the path up to Oceanstar's den. "Oceanstar?" "Come in," called Oceanstar. Tigerstripe acknowledged each of the leaders with a dip of his head. "I think it is time to make Fernkit, Snowkit, and Breezekit an apprentice. Also I heard that Cloudpaw did very well when tracking a badger the other day. I think the clan will be lucky to have his as a warrior." Oceanstar nodded. "Oceanstar," began Dawnstar. "I need to make a warrior of my own. May I?" Oceanstar nodded. "I need to make an apprentice," said Redstar. Once again Oceanstar nodded. Oceanstar leapt up into the birch tree and was followed by Dawnstar and Redstar. He yowled, "Let all cats old enough to climb a tree join here underneath the birch tree for a clan meeting." The cats filed out of their dens. "Dawnstar, Redstar and I have some news to share. Dawnstar would you like to go first?" said Oceanstar. She nodded. "I Dawnstar leader of Riverclan present an apprentice who was shown her skill and courage and I name her Mintclaw. She sensed the humans coming near our camp first and I welcome her as a warrior of Riverclan." Redstar stepped forward. "Rowankit has reached the age limit and it is his turn to learn the ways of a Mossclan warrior. Sparrowfur I know you will make him the best warrior he can be." Sparrowfur nodded. Oceanstar began. "I have a job to do today-y-y." He was cut off as Sagewind of Riverclan yowled, "There is some cat outside the hollow." Then Darkfinch (the loner who wanted revenge on the clans) and his cats burst into the hollow.