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Small'hiss started to purr as she reached nearer to camp. The other warriors rushed infront of her to get to camp first, leaving the deputy and the kits behind. Except, Bat'leap had stayed by Small'hiss's side, to make sure the kits were okay. They entered the camp and Tornfoot was already caring for all the warriors, while Copper'star was sitting on the leader rock, watching everyone. Tornfoot looked over to Bat'leap and Small'hiss "Welcome b-..." She stopped as she noticed the kits in the deputy's jaw. "Copper'star!" Bat'leap called, watching as the leader leaped from her rock and came to the others. "Yes?" She asked, then was attracted to the kits as they squeaked. The scent of Shadowclan filled the leaders nose, making her face turn with disgust as she stared at her deputy. "Small'hiss, did you steal these kits?" The deputy' s eyes widened at the accusation before she shook her head softly, growling lightly. Bat'leap quickly got to defending Small'hiss. "An apprentice and queen gave the kits over, they were worried about the two growing up in the clan." A herb-covered Smoke'flower padded over "What Bat'leap says is true. I was standing by Small'hiss's side when it happened. The apprentice was named Timid'paw and the queen was Dappled'heart." Copper'star nodded softly. "I've heard of those two.. Loyal to the clan, yet they always are concerned for the kits." She purred. "If Dew'tail will take them in, then we'll allow them into the clan." Small'hiss looked at the kits in her jaw, before gently placing them down and sitting next to them. She wrapped her tail around the kits and hesitantly spoke. "What if we took care of the kits together? Like... She fed them, I kept them warm?" Copper'star glanced at her deputy, before humming. "Whatever you feel works for you." Small'hiss nodded, then picked up the squirming kits and headed off to the nursery. She saw Dew'tail's white head look up at her entry, her stomach still plump with kittens. The queens eyes widened as she saw the kits in the deputy's jaw. Small'hiss bowed her head and padded over, setting the kits down and holding them against her with her tail. "Dew'tail. We have kits given to me through Shadowclan. An apprentice and another queen gave them over, saying they were afraid what the kits would be if they grew there. Copper'star wants to know if you're willing to help me care for them." The queen stared up at the deputy, her eyes piercing the others. "You'll have to give up your deputy position..." Small'hiss nodded "I know that, but it's the price it costs." Dew'tail nodded, and Small'hiss moved her tail, and softly pushed the kits towards the queen. Dew'tail grabbed the kits by the scruff and laid them by her stomach. The kits quickly started suckling on the queen to feed. "What are they named?" Dew'tail asked Small'hiss, purring as they fed. Small'hiss shrugged, sighing. "I don't think they have names.. But, honestly, I was already thinking." Dew'tail lifted her head to allow the deputy to think. "Lavender'kit for the lilac kit.. And Cream'kit for the golden kit." Dew'tail smiled at the deputy, then nodded. "Those are pretty names for cute pretty she-cats." The Two turned to the entrance as they heard the brambles swaying, and Copper'star entered the den. "Did she accept?" She asked the deputy, who nodded and looked to Dew'tail. She curled her long tail around the two kits eating, purring. "Lavender'kit and Cream'kit." Dew'tail meowed, smiling. Copper'star nodded and brushed her flank against Small'hiss's and padded out. Small'hiss bowed her head to the queen then followed after the leader. Both of them jumped onto the highrock, Copper'star letting out a yowl making all of the cats circle around. "Small'hiss has successfully launched an attack on Shadowclan and won. But, she's brought an addition of two kits, given to her by members of Shadowclan-" Yowls of protest rung out, hisses coming out as well. "By will!" Copper'star scornfully hissed, silencing all of the members. "Her and Dew'tail will work together to care for the kits, and such, Small'hiss will be replaced, until the kits become apprentices." Small'hiss nodded, looking around the cats for someone to take her place. Everyone fell silent and looked at Small'hiss as they waited for her to choose a replacement. "I call upon Starclan to approve of my choice. This cat has been loyal to the clan as I have, although she is not fully part of the clan. Bat'leap, please step forward." Small'hiss called, the rouge lifting her head in surprise, before she hesitantly leaned forward. "I, Small'hiss, deputy of Thunderclan, look down on this warrior. Although she is not part of the clan, she has been loyal to the code, and the clan. Bat'leap, do you promise to uphold the warrior code, and defend your clan for the six moons I care for the kits, even at the cost of your life?" Bat'leap stared up at the leader and deputy, her eyes glowing with pride. "I do." Small'hiss nodded, smiling lightly. "Then by the powers of Starclan, I appoint you your potential role. Bat'leap, you will be moved to the deputy role. The clan honors your bravery and loyalty, and welcomes your new role." The cats chanted her name, and Small'hiss leaped down, touching noses to Bat'leap. "Good luck, lead the clan well for six moons." She whispers to her, as Bat'leap presses her muzzle into Small'hiss's shoulder fur. Bat'leap nodded, then ran up to the highrock, looking at the clan as they chanted her name. Small'hiss bowed her head to the leader and new potential deputy, then slipped off to the nursery. Dew'tail smiled at her as she shimmered her way through the brambles, waving her tail, Lavender'kit and Cream'kit having fallen asleep at her stomach. "Bat'leap is the new deputy for until the kits grow." Small'hiss purred, then sat by Dew'tail, her own tail flicking. The queen softly ran her tounge against the warriors fur, purring. Small'hiss laid down as she was bathed, the two quietly sharing tounges, Small'hiss telling her about the battle.

Small'hiss opened her eyes to squealing from the kits, seeing pale sunlight dipping into the den. She felt a chill brush againdt her spine and her fur fluffed up, before she realized she had fallen asleep curled up with Dew'tail. She couldn't help but feel her face heat up, before she remembered Dew'tail wasn't into she-cats, and she was hosting Minnow'streak's kits. Small'hiss cursed herself silently for her liking of both she-cats and tom-cats, glancing away and stretching. Her attention was dragged back to her kits again, and she quickly licked both their heads to calm them. The kits fell quiet quickly, leaning into the licking of the former deputy. Small'hiss lifted her head as the brambles of the entrance swayed, watching as Bat'leap walked in with a smile. "How are you doing, Small'hiss?" The she asked, looking down to the kits. "Fine.. I guess." Small'hiss replied, her tail lashing softly. "Is it dawn?" She asked. Bat'leap nodded. "My first task as deputy. Assigning the dawn patrol." She awkwardly replied. Small'hiss giggled. "Need some help?" She teased. The darker chocolate she shook her head and laughed. "Signing patrols is easy. I can handle it." Small'hiss giggled at Bat'leap, then nudged her to the exit. "Alright, alright. Go assign patrols, I need to care for my kittens." Bat'leap nodded, and left quickly. Small'hiss turned around and saw Dew'tail nurturing the kits with milk, purring at the encounter. Small'hiss smiled and came over, laying by Dew'tail, a fair distance away. Small'hiss reached over and groomed the kits as they fed, smiling. "I'm gonna go hunt. Get some stuff for the clan then us." Small'hiss spoke, Dew'tail nodding in response. Small'hiss stood and padded out, silently leaving the camp. She shivered as the cold air hit her fluffy pelt, before she started to stalk along. After a few rounds of hunting, she found herself face-to-face with the twoleg place. She sniffed the air, continuing to hunt before she suddenly heard a scrabbling sound. Kittypet scent drenched her scent glands, making her face scrunch up as she hid. She watched as a black and white kittypet leaped from the fence, looking around the place before sitting in the grass. The kittypet had fluffy and smooth fur, deep Amber eyes glowing as they continued to look around. "They're sort of cute..." Small'hiss thought, before shaking her head. "No! No, Small'hiss. You can't think that! It's against the code!" She grumbled, which alerted the kittypet. They started to hiss at Small'hiss's lighter Amber eyes glowing in the shadows. Small'hiss emerged slowly, crouched to the ground. "Don't worry.. I won't harm you." She examined the kittypet, scenting they were a she. The kittypet stared at her, before sitting down, eyes narrowed. "You don't smell like a housecat. Who are You? Where are your housefolk?" The kittypet hissed, and Small'hiss looked up. "I don't belong to any two-... 'housefolk'... I'm a wild cat." The kittypet shook her head, then leaped over the fence. "Don't be around tomorrow. I'll be exploring." They hissed, and disappeared into the twoleg house. Small'hiss shrugged and went back to collect her prey, then bounded off to camp. As Small'hiss arrived back to the camp, she felt as if she was being watched. She looked around, yet saw No one. She shrugged and padded back into camp, ready for the moons of leafbare.

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(Hey guys! So next chapter I'm gonna be introducing RiDie and Riah to the story, and Lavender and Cream will be becoming apprentices. Be ready ;>)