Tigerclaw reared up again with a furious hiss. Fireheart was bracing himself for Tigerclaw's blow when he saw a blaze of grey. A broad pair of houlders flashed past, and Fireheart recognised a warrior he had fought alongside many times before.Graystripe!The grey warrior lunged at Tigerclaw's exposed belly knocking him backward.

You put quite a fight for a tame kitty

Keep your eyes open, Fireheart. Keep your ears pricked. Keep looking behind you. Because one day I'll find you, and then you'll be crowfood.

ThunderClan warriors don't kill unless they have to

Firepaw held the menacing amber gaze for few moments. Warrior and apprentice, for a heartbeat their eyes were locked as enemies.

Have courage. We still have our clan. There is always hope.

Come on,"he meowed to Greystripe."Let's go home.

He turned to see Graystripe twisting free of Tigerclaw's grasp and sprang to help his friend. Together they reared at Tigerclaw, siping at him to drive him backward, matched step for step as they had practiced so many times in training. Then, without even exchanging a glance, they lunged as one and forced the massive tabby on the ground.

What are you doing here?""Looking for Cinderpelt," answered Fireheart."Why? What do you want now?" Cinderpekt's mew sounded from inside her fern nest, and her grey head popped out."Is that any way to great your deputy?" Yellowfang scolded, her eyes glinting with amusement."It is when he disturbs my sleep," retorted Cinderpelt.