Book 2 - Chapter 2

The deputies started putting things into order straight away. "Kits, apprentices and elders to the middle," called Berryfur. "Medicine cats join them," said Ashflower.Queens in front of the center and warriors in front of them," put in Hollowstripe. "Deputies and senior warriors in front of them, Tigerstar help where you can" said Dustfur. Tigerstar put in one last thing. "If you get extremely injured move towards the center of the group where a medicine cat may be able to treat you." All the cast nodded and quickly got into position just when the foxes (there were 4 of them) charged in. The deputies and senior warriors were quick to see the first fox fleeing. They weren't so lucky with the second fox or Dustfur wasn't so lucky. Dustfur stumbled and the fox was on him in an instant. Lifting him up and tossing him into the bushes. The fox went after Dustfur while the warriors and queens were working together against another one. The elders and kits huddled in the center together staring at the foxes. Suddenly Breezepaw let out a yowl and flung himself at the 4th fox. The other apprentices followed him after a minute of hesitation. Tigerstar launched himself down the edge of the hill with a yowl. The foxes turned and limped away as a fierce hiss from Tigerstar warned him off. "Was anybody seriously injured?" asked Tigerstar. "I know Dustfur was injured," said Ashflower. "Where is Dustfur?" asked Snowhare. "I saw him fighting the foxes near," piped up Rowanpaw. The medicine cat apprentices offered as they treated the injured cats. "Dapplepaw go see if you can find him. Take another warrior." "But I am an apprentice," protested Dapplepaw. "So what?" asked Tigerstar. Dapplepaw sighs and chooses Tawnybird to go with her. The 2 cats walk out of the camp. The cats in the camp anxiously waiting for a reply or response from either she-cat. Tawnybird suddenly let out a yowl of alarm and Dapplepaw let out a screech.