"You should be careful on that shoulder. Let me know if it starts to feel sore again." Goldenleaf meowed, moving away and setting some leaves down.

Sunflywing licked her shoulder, but Goldenleaf stopped her by flicking her tail at Sunflywing's nose. She pulled away, glaring at Goldenleaf. The golden medicine cat looked over her shoulder, smiling back at Sunflywing.

Sunflywing let out a grunt, turning away. This sucks! I won't be able to continue the plan because of those fox-dung PondClan fleabags! Sunflywing thought, her claws unsheathing and digging into the ground.

"May I leave?" Sunflywing asked politely, though anger still coursed through her. She looked back at Goldenleaf and the medicine cat nodded "Just take it easy, okay? I don't want to have to tend to you again."

Goldenleaf padded up to Sunflywing, touching the tip of her tail to Sunflywing's injured shoulder. Sunflywing wanted to shove her away, but she stayed still. Sunflywing stared into Goldenleaf's dark blue eyes.

Goldenleaf cleared her throat, moving her tail away "I should continue my work. Silverpaw should be back by now," Goldenleaf meowed, padding back into the den "I can send someone to find her, if you want."

Goldenleaf looked back at her, shaking her head "Shrewpaw offered to go with her in case something happens." Goldenleaf meowed, turning back to her herb stash. Sunflywing looked back outside of the medicine den.

She let out a sigh before padding out of the medicine den. She entered the camp, looking around. Hazelscar was padding towards the fresh-kill pile, Raccoonfur at her side. Flintcloud and Plumstep were sharing a blackbird together.

Gorsestar was talking to Falconclaw near the Cedar Ledge. Rosestripe was watching her kits play outside of the nursery, Adderwing sitting at his mate's side. Springstream was sunbathing outside the elders' den, Oatpaw setting down a rabbit for the elder.

Willowpaw and Splashpaw were playing with all the kits, Crowkit and Fernkit racing after him while Firekit trailed behind. Peachsong was grooming her fur at the edge of camp, Weaselshine padding over to her.

Sunflywing padded further into the camp, limping a little. The pain in her shoulder still burned, but she didn't care. She padded over to Gorsestar and Falconclaw, her gaze narrowed. Gorsestar was the first to spot her, Falconclaw soon turning to face her.

She stopped as soon as she reached them and spoke with a cold tone "What are we going to do about those flea-bagged PondClan cats?" They both blinked at her. She unsheathed her claws, digging them into the ground.

"I told you how they attacked us. They crossed the border!" she hissed, fury coursing through her "I understand that you're angry, Sunflywing, but we can't do anything until it's been official that they attacked us first."

"Do you not believe your own warriors? I know what I saw! They were the ones to cross the border and steal our prey!" Sunflywing yowled, outraged that her leader wasn't going to do anything about the PondClan trespassers.

"Woah, woah, Applestripe didn't tell us that they stole prey from us," Falconclaw chimed in, getting to his paws. His gaze was alarmed and so was Gorsestar's. Sunflywing looked at both of them "What? He didn't tell you?"

Gorsestar shook his head "He only said that they attacked you, he didn't mention stealing prey at all," Gorsestar responded. Sunflywing's pelt bristled "I told him to tell you so that way we could do something about them!"

"Oh, we're definitely going to do something about this, right Gorsestar?" Falconclaw growled, flexing his claws in the ground and looking over at his leader. Gorsestar sat there for a moment, his eyes closed and his tail flicking.

Sunflywing waited for his response, her chest tight. Finally, Gorsestar opened his eyes and spoke in a calm voice "Falconclaw, organize a training patrol. I want every warrior ready for battle." Gorsestar got to his paws, his blue gaze determined.

Falconclaw nodded, racing off to find some warriors. Sunflywing looked at Gorsestar "Should I go help train the apprentices?" she asked, tilting her head. Gorsestar shook his head "You're still injured. Give yourself some time to heal."

Sunflywing flicked her tail in annoyance "But Gorsestar-" He cut her off with a flick of his tail "No buts. I need every warrior fit before the battle begins." Gorsestar meowed. Anger flared up inside her, but she dipped her head politely.

"Yes Gorsestar." she managed to meow without anger in her tone. She padded away, leaving Gorsestar. She headed towards the fresh-kill pile, hoping that there was some prey left. She finally reached it, looking down at it hopefully.

Her hopes dropped as she only saw a few mice and a sparrow. She turned away, not wanting to eat anymore. She needed to save some food for her Clan, so that way they could take down those PondClan thieves.

Movement caught the side of her eye, and she spun around. Silverpaw and Shrewpaw came padding through the Cedar tunnel. Shrewpaw's light brown pelt looked ruffled, and his eyes looked wide with fear.

Hazelscar, Shrewpaw's mentor, raced over to her apprentice. The large warrior rested her tail on Shrewpaw's shoulder, murmuring words into his ear. Silverpaw raced into the medicine den, cats beginning to look over at the two apprentices.

Gorsestar reappeared from his den, looking at Shrewpaw and Hazelscar. He raced forward, Falconclaw coming to his side. The two cats looked down at Shrewpaw "What happened? Are you okay?"

Shrewpaw looked down at his paws, shaking his head "I saw PondClan cats in our territory again. They spotted us when we were looking for herbs and raced to attack us. But I told them that Silverpaw was a medicine cat apprentice."

"They let us go, but stole some of the herbs before they left," Shrewpaw finished, his tail dropping. Everyone had already gathered around Shrewpaw and heard the full story "What are we going to do?"

"Those filthy thieves!"
"What if they continue to steal our stuff?"
"I want to get rid of those filthy fish-eaters!"

Gorsestar lifted his tail for silence. Everyone stopped talking, all their eyes focused on Gorsestar "Falconclaw, take Adderwing, Willowpaw, and Weaselshine all with you to send a message to PondClan."

Falconclaw nodded "What shall I tell Swanstar?" he asked, looking at his leader. Gorsestar glared at the Cedar tunnel and growled "I declare war."