I snuck through the undergrowth that separated AxliviaClan from another Clan.

Snowdrop was behind me, thinking I couldn't see her.

"OK... now to see if I was correct..." I said so quietly I could hardly hear myself.

I couldn't be seen.

I put my paw over a surprised Snowdrop's mouth to hush her.

I watched the border between us and PexelClan.

Then I saw it.

A flash of orange fur.

"You..." I was barely audible, but I had venom in my voice.

Suddenly a felt something crash into my side.

I tumbled with the cat.

"Frostfire!" Snowdrop yelped.

A twig snapped.

So much for not being seen...

"Well well well... look what the AxliviaClan dragged in!" a tom laughed.

"Flamewish." I hissed.

A orange tabby tom, strong and tall, had his claws out.

Flamewish was PexelClan.

And we hated each other.

Why is personal...

I unsheathed my claws.

"You attacked Crashwave." I accussed.

Flamewish looked at me with mocking hurt.

"I am offended!" he laughed.

I took the moment to tackle him.

Frostfire jumped up and Snowdrop tried to help as well.

I was thrown off Flamewish.

"Why did you do it? She wasn't doing anything!" I cried.

"Trespassing on our territory."

"Yeah, right!" I rolled my eyes and sprung again.

"Duskspirit!" Frostfire rammed into Flamewish.

I grinned and ran towards them.

Snowdrop followed.

"Nowhere to run!" it was more of a cheer she gave out than a threat.

Flamewish gave a yowl.

Frostfire released what he was doing.

"Run!" she cried when we heard more cats on their way.

"Never! I don't run from a fight!" I said stubbornly.

"Duskspirit, we have a better chance of losing than winning!"

"Never tell me the odds."

"Now is not the time for Access Denied references!" Snowdrop yiped.

"I am not leaving."

Snowdrop frowned.

"Hey!" I yowled when she grabbed my tail and dragged me away.

"We can't fight this. You need to learn when to retreat." Frostfire sighed as we made away.

I watched as Flamewish was helped up by a fellow member of his Clan.

Man I hate that guy...
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I reluctantly walked back with the others to camp.

"What were you doing in the woods, Frostfire?" I asked. Snowdrop was no longer dragging me.

"Nothing. Just drawn by the sounds of you two trying to be quiet." she replied, trying to hold back a smile.

"Subtle. As a punch to the face." I grinned.

"We would have been Flamewish-bait if she didn't find us." Snowdrop added.

We all laughed, lightening my mood. I wasn't happy after we retreated.

I remembered the code for our Clans...

A warrior does not kill another, even in battle.

A medicine cat can take a mate.

A leader must be pure-Clan.

While the deputy helps organise the Clan, the leader may be challenged for leadership if they fail to possess the qualities of a good leader.

A deputy only takes over if the leader is killed, but returns to being deputy after the leader grows back into warrior age.

The leader's word is law.

On the Gathering every month, there must be peace.

Ahahaha... yeah look at what happened last time...

Don't play with food.

Never give out personal information.

Semi-Clan warriors must not be in one Clan for over a week.

A medicine cat must not be harmed in battle unless they are fighting.

I respect the code with all my heart. I won't ever disobey if I can.

I stared up at the moon and stars. I hoped StarClan could hear me.

I want to be a good Warrior... the best I can be for a Clan... I wished.

"Hey, Duskspirit..." Frostfire nudged me. She was waking up.

"Thanks for the help. See ya soon!" I smiled.

"Bye!" Snowdrop laughed cheerily.

Frostfire left.

I decided I needed some alone time. I said goodbye to Snowdrop, who bounded off to join some cats for playing.

I lay down next to a tree and rested my head on my paws.

It was peaceful in AxliviaClan tonight.

I saw Crashwave. She was better and playing now. She still had some cobwebs though.

But then I remembered something.

Crashwave was a newbie, wasn't she?

She was almost a warrior, but still...

It was like Sweetheart's situation.

Why exactly did Flamewish attack her?

I decided my restful alone time would have to wait.

I went up to her and asked her.

"Crashwave... why did Flamewish attack you?"

She turned to me.

"Was that his name? I don't know really. I was on a patrol, and then I was suddenly tackled by him. I tried to fight but one of his friends held me down." she said, and I saw she rather spat it. I don't blame her.

"Was it an AxliviaClan-PexelClan border patrol?"

"Yes. Why do you want to know?" she enquired.

"Just... curious."

"If you're wondering about my injuries, I'm perfectly fine." she frowned.

She was a determined cat. She didn't want to be thought as weak.

"I know you're strong. But I just was curious about what exactly happened."

"Fair enough." she went back to playing.

I thought this over.

OK, I had to know who else was on her patrol.

And who were the other PexelClan.

Then I would be able to piece something together.

Sorta?

But then I felt myself waking up.

Oh crap... I have a science presentation in school!