|-| JointClan |-| Part 10 |-| Shadows Rising |-|

Dawnfrost perked up after a bit of a nap, her ears twitching. There was a loud roaring noise in the difference, and it was deeply disturbing. Unnerved, she stood up, walking out of the medicine den. She could definitely hear it---

"Monsters." The familiar voice of Croweyes came from behind her. She almost whirled around, but her claws caught her at the last second. She was too frightened to move.

"Monsters!" she wailed to warn the Clan...

((I can't remember who Larchstar's kits' mentors are D: I was gonna RP with them, but...))

Branch wrote:

((DON'T WORRY- FOREVER ON AN AIRPLANE GAVE ME IDEAS!))

All was quiet as darkness was just settling. Everybody knew that the humans didn't work at nighttime.
Except tonight was the exception.
Rumbling started, and not far at all, it sounded as if it was only a few yards from camp. The ground started to shake, trembling tremendously, waking the whole camp, for they had just drifted off to sleep.

Branchstar's ears pricked, and she looked around. What in StarClan..?
She quietly bounded out of her den, leaping up onto a ledge that let her peer into the forest beyond.
Her blood ran cold, and she felt frozen in place as the monsters came closer and closer to JointClan's home.

((Bwahaha. xD))

Kira's ears pricked up as he heard the monsters rumbling. He realized what was happening, and had to do something quick. He whispered into Droido's ear and had him run to Branchstar's den. His spirit vanished as he tried to find a new suitable place for camp.

Droido rushed into Branchstar's den, only to find that she wasn't there. He went out and spotted her by the forest border. He rushed over to her, claiming that Kira told him that he knew a new place for camp.

Branchstar pricked her ears again, looking panicked. She almost didn't believe Droido, but had to, there was no other choices.
"Everybody up! Follow us!" She yowled as loud as she could, as the monsters rumbled closer and closer.
"Lead the way." Branchstar said.

Droido nodded, not really interested in whether the clan was gonna make it or not. All that he cared about is doing Kira's bidding so he could get the heck out of this place.

Kira heard Branchstar and reappered infront of Droido. "Let's go." And he did, leading them to the east of the monsters, which was east. ((XD))

Stripepelt hadn't been feeling well. He had started to hurt, his bones ached at random times, hindering him alot from hunting and helping. He was at the back, trying to catch up with everybody else, but he felt that he wouldn't make it.

Branchstar followed Droido, looking back occasionally to see if everybody was there. It lOOKED like it.

Kira continued on into the forest, checking back every so often to listen for two-legs.

Droido got frusturated when Kira stopped every 5 minutes to check for monsters. He decided to take control. After all, he was to only loner in the clan, which didn't make any sense.

Dawnfrost's ears pricked when she heard Branchstar's alarm call. She began to run swiftly behind Croweyes, just barely keeping up. When she checked for scents, she noticed that her mother and two brothers were following as well. But she was sure to keep up with Croweyes, who was slowly nearing the front until he was a couple of tail-lengths behind Branchstar.

Lightningstripe's ears pricked; his brother seemed really angry. Dusktalon hadn't been in a good mood for a while now, and the tabby was beginning to get worried. At least Dusktalon had good reason to growl now.

Raincloud hung near the back, making sure no injured cats were there. She glanced at Stripepelt, who was straggling behind. "Is something wrong?" she asked, ready to run ahead so she could catch up with the other cats if he sped up too.

((After we get there, I should kick off my plot...))

Stripepelt shook his head. "I'm.. fine.. Go on ahead." He said.

"Are you sure? Are there any herbs you need?" Raincloud lingered by him, her blue eyes concentrated on his face. He seemed a bit pained, but not completely in agony. Her ears twitched with concern.

Cinderash awoke quickly when the rumbling started. She checked for any sign of cats and hurried away.

"Nothing I can't handle," Stripepelt tried to assure her, and possibly himself.

Raincloud hesitated for a moment more, then nodded, running up but looking back one more time.

Dawnfrost was right next to Croweyes as she ran, but kept her eyes straight ahead. "I wonder what the monsters were doing here..." she meowed. But Croweyes didn't answer.

Stripepelt kept going, not wanting to look behind. Finally, he did, and that was a mistake. The monsters had pummeled the camp, and he fought the urge to go attack them. He was farther behind then he expected when he finally faced forward again, he heard the twoleg's shout, and felt hands grab him.

Arrowstripe and Nightrook had stayed behind StripePelt, and WhitePaw was already in the front.

Arrowstripe growled as the twoleg grabbed StripePelt, and lunged at it's arms. He sank his claws deep itno the flesh. He bit down hard.

NightRook had already lunged onto the other arm, tearing ravenously.
"Stripepelt's not going anywhere!"

The twoleg shrieked, trying to shaking the cats off. Two other twolegs came over and tried to pick them up, though they could put up more of a fight then Stripepelt. Stripepelt was carried off, looking horrified.

Kira was not going to put up with Stripepelt getting taken again. He tried to jumped on them, but went through, since he was a ghost.

Droido looked at Kira with no empathy. Idiot.

Stripepelt slashed at the twoleg's face, trying to scramble free. He saw Kira try and jump and save him, and he shook his head.
"StarClan.. I see dead people."

((SIXTH SENSE!))

Droido, seeing Kira's failed attempt, ran up to the twolegs and pounced on the leg of the one that was holding Stripepelt.

The twoleg snarled. "Where are all these cats-" He tried to shake Droido off, but in that attempt, let Stripepelt go.

Dawnfrost's ears pricked as the group began to slow down. "What is it?" she asked, whirling around. "Twolegs!" she hissed, scenting them. Quickly, she ran towards them, but Croweyes jumped in her way.

"That would be foolish!" he growled. "You shouldn't approach Twolegs!"

The gray tabby struggled to get past him, but the brown cat was adamant.

Lightningstripe spun around on his hind legs, then leaped up towards the Twolegs, slashing at the Twoleg's thigh with claws forgetting mercy. Dusktalon began to run towards him, but in Lightningstripe's attempt to dodge an anticipated attack, his brother was knocked aside. The dark gray tom yowled in frustration, but only looked up as Lightningstripe readied another shower of blows.

Cinderash skidded to a stop when she approached a clearing. Trees were everywhere- on the ground. Twolegs infested the area. In the distance she saw a group of cats. JointClan! She mind was confused. Stripepelt looked a little shaken and the twolegs had blood on their arms and legs.

Finally, Lightningstripe leaped down from the human, ready to lunge a last time if need be. However, there was a sudden weight on his back, and he was pushed to the ground. Reacting as quickly as possible, he rolled over, as he had learned expertly to do. As a challenge, he made contact with his attacker's eyes -- and saw that it was Dusktalon.
"What are you doing, attacking me, mouse-brain?" he growled loudly, trying to struggle free. "The Twolegs will get us if you don't let me go!"


Dusktalon hesitated for a moment, then stepped off, watching as his brother shook himself off. The dark gray tom glared up at the humans with his fangs bared and his long claws unsheathed, scraping the ground. He willed them to go away, flattening his ears in a hiss. "Get away!" he demanded, his tail lashing. At this, his fur bristled and he dug his claws deeper into the ground.

Droido, realizing his success, tried to hang on to the twoleg. He knew he didn't have to, but they needed to be taught a lesson.

Kira got up and ran to Stripepelt, feeling so happy that he was alive and grateful for Droido. Wait... feeling? Could he possibly be growing normal again?

(OOH.)

Stripepelt was thankful towards this mysterious rouge, Droido was his name? He leaped at the twoleg's leg, which caused the twoleg to let Droido go. "C'mon." He grinned, bounding into the crowd of cats that had gone farther ahead.