THE LAST STAND

WARRIORS
TROUBLE IN THE GRASS
 This is a book based off the series Warrior Cats by Erin
Hunter, I do not own her books,therefore I am only making a
Fanfiction,not a real book.

Allegiances

Thunderclan

Leader: Strikestar, Ginger-Yellowish Tom with white rings on tail and green eyes.
Apprentice: Fernpaw

Deputy: Redeye, Black she-cat with ginger red speckles above amber eyes.

Medicine Cat: Cloudedclaw, Clouded gray tom, With black forepaws and green
eyes.

Warriors:

Grassfang, Brown tabby tom with green eyes and very sharp canine teeth.
Apprentice: Mistpaw

Spottedcry, Spotted brown she-cat with white belly and brown eyes.

Nightheart, Pitch black tom with blue eyes and sharp front claws.

Wetflower, Pale brown tabby she-cat with white tipped tail and hazel brown eyes.

Foxflame, Dark ginger she-cat with bushy pale ginger tail,pale brown stripes all
over with green eyes.
Apprentice: Bramblepaw

Shininglight, Mustard-like yellow she-cat with blue eyes.

Apprentices: Bramblepaw, Pale brown tabby tom with blue eyes and big paws.

Fernpaw, Brown she-cat with white paws and Dark green eyes.

Mistpaw, Pale white speckled gray she-cat with light blue eyes.
Queens:
Shadowleaf, Dark gray she-cat with white tipped ears and tail,blue eyes(Mother to
Briarkit and Fogkit).

Amberspirit, Ginger brown tabby she-cat with dark amber eyes and a dark golden
belly(Mother to Otterkit, Fawnkit and Ivykit. Nursing Leafkit)

Elders: Graywind, Pale gray she-cat,Pale blue eyes,Slightly deaf.

Brookheart, Brown tabby tom with yellow eyes, Had to move to elders den cause
of Paw injury that cant be healed.

Smallwhisker, Old black striped white tom with hazel eyes and short whiskers,
was originally named Pantherpelt.

Riverclan

Leader: Pebblestar, Dark gray speckled pale gray she-cat, dark blue eyes and a
white tail.

Deputy: Streamfur, White fur with Brown tipped ears,Black paws and green eyes.

Medicine Cat: Dawndew, Pale brown she-cat with White tipped fur and pale hazel-
blue eyes.
Apprentice: Sandpaw

Warriors: Pikefin, Mottled Gray Tom with long legs and tail and green eyes.

Dustcreek, Pale ginger tom with Dark blue eyes.

Apprentice: Riverpaw

Mosstalon, Brown she-cat with green eyes.

Rockstep, Dark gray tom with near black paws, amber eyes.
Apprentice: Beechpaw

Lakestorm, White-Grayish she-cat with black stripes on tail, Pale blue eyes.

Beetlesplash, Pale brown muscular tom with Dark amber eyes.

Skytail, Dark brown tom who has a strangely colored brown/gray tail, green eyes.
 Apprentices: Sandpaw, Sandy yellow she-cat, one eye amber the other is green.

Riverpaw, Creamy brown tabby she-cat with blue eyes.

Beechpaw,Brown small tom with Pale brown forepaws and Dark brown eyes.

Queens: Pebbleclaw, White she-cat with a brown belly and pale brown ears, Light
blue eyes (Mother to Phoenixkit and Weaselkit).

Elders: Lakefur, Mottled gray pelt and dark dark blue eyes

Shadowclan

Leader: Orangestar, Ginger she-cat with light Amber eyes.

Deputy: Sootwind, White tom with Soot colored paws and amber eyes.

Medicine Cat: Thymewhisker, Gray she-cat with brown paws,green eyes and has
a much stronger connection with Starclan than normal.

Warriors: Jaggedmist, Gray speckled White tom with jagged teeth and brown
eyes.

Badgerflank, Pitch black small tom with white stripes over flank, Dark blue eyes.

Stoatwhisper, Lithe small brown tom with green eyes.

Apprentice: Blackpaw.

Ebonystride, Black she-cat with Dark green eyes and unusually long legs.

Apprentices: Blackpaw, black she-cat with white ringed tail and amber eyes.

Queens: Robinskip, Brown she-cat with small white paws a reddish belly and
orange eyes.

Elders: Twistedskip, Old Brown tom with a twisted paw and green eyes, formally
named Bramblewind.

Palecoat, Pale cream colored she-cat with Pale blue eyes.Is deaf in one ear.

Windclan
Leader: Grass-star, pale brown tom who has grass green eyes.

Deputy: Gorsestep, Browny Yellow tom with Dark Amber eyes and Hard paws.

Medicine Cat:Softfur, a she-cat with silky-brownish blackish fur and blue eyes.
Apprentice: Runningpaw

Warriors: Heathersound, Pinkish Brown she-cat with a loud voice and green eyes.

Sandwind, Sandy tabby tom with amber eyes.

Apprentice: Swiftpaw

Apprentices:Swiftpaw,Tall,Lean White Tom.

Queens:Rabbitear,Brown tabby she-cat with small ears.

Elders:Brokenfoot,Elderly Tabby Tom with a Broken Forepaw.

Furtail,White and Brown Tabby She-Cat who is becoming Deaf.

Cats Outside Clans

Honey, a Golden Tabby Kittypet.

Mist, a Speckled White Gray Loner that lives in TallPines.

Prologue
 A gust of Wind blew down into the starry clearing. As more wind blew more
cats appeared.
Is everyone here? one of the cats shouted.
Yes,we are all here Oakstar another one of the cats said.
Good- Oakstar started.
Why have you called all of the ranks of Starclan to a meeting? a White cat
interrupted.
The wind suddenly stopped and as Oakstar went on clouds formed in the
sky.
Well, I was just getting to that Skystar Oakstar remarked.
Skystar grunted as though he had to eat travelling herbs when he was
going to go nowhere. Well get on with it then Groaned the lean White Tom.
As you know our clans have been succeeding in finding prey, training
apprentices and passing on our knowledge As Oakstar was talking the cats of
Starclan started to mutter to one another.
But, Oakstar went on, A time of great trouble is coming The brown tabby
said.
The clouds had now completely covered the pitch black night sky and the
wind was starting to pick up again. Some cats started murmuring worried thoughts
to one another while others shuffled their paws on the ground in front of them.
What do you mean Oakstar? a tortoiseshell she-cat called to the Old
Thunderclan leader.
Oakstar hesitated What I mean to say is that there is going to be a lot of
battle in the next few moons, our loyal clanmates may not notice it in the next
moon or so. But they are going to have to fight with their bravest and strongest
Warriors Oakstar shouted. This,will be their Last Stand

Chapter 1
 The sun had just risen over the towering trees outside the bramble thicket
that surrounded camp. Leafkit listened to the chirp of nearby birds and the hum of
crickets in the brambles that surrounded the nursery.
Mom can we go outside? begged a kit.
Oh alright, go on Fogkit, but make sure you stay inside camp! Fogkits
mother shouted.
Should I open my eyes yet? Or tomorrow?
Is he going to open his eyes or not? whispered another kit.
Hush Fawnkit hell open them when he wants to.
Yes, when I want to. Leafkit finally thought that it was time. Leafkit opened
his eyes and stared around the giant den he was sleeping in. Wow,its much
bigger than I ever imagined! Leafkit whispered.
Hey thats the same thing I thought when I first opened my eyes! Mewed
a kit who used to be sleeping beside them. Oh by the way my name is Ivykit,and
this is Otterkit. Ivykit added quietly. But be quiet shes sleeping. Leafkit looked
around the room in awe. He stopped looking when he found Shadowleaf, Fogkit
and Briarkits mother.
Hello Leafkit,looks like youve finally opened your eyes! exclaimed the
dark gray queen.
Yes,I have. murmured Leafkit. Leafkit was walking around the den
scenting his brother and his sisters, trying to scent anyone else, but all he could
smell was Briarkit and Fogkit.
Can I go outside? asked Leafkit.
Hmmm,if your careful you c-
We will! Leafkit interrupted. Leafkit bounced happily to the entrance of the
nursery, his eyes blinded by the sunlight when he stepped out. Leafkit gasped
looking around the walls of the camp gazing in awe at all the cats. He saw
Nightheart chewing on a piece of fresh kill and Strikestar, the Thunderclan leader,
sunbathing on the Highrock. Leafkit also saw some apprentices scuffling after a
butterfly and the Elders chatting near the base of the Old Fallen Tree.
Hey Leafkit! a cat said, So, youre finally out of the nursery eh? Leafkit
realised that it was an apprentice, Bramblepaw, talking to him. Do you want me
to give you a little tour on the Main Clearing? Bramblepaw asked.
That would be great! Leafkit replied enthusiastically. Leafkit followed
Bramblepaw to a den inside a big Gray-blue rock, the Highrock. He was very
happy until he heard paws thumping on the ground from behind him. The dawn
patrol was back. The leader of the patrol, a Pale brown tabby she-cat, stepped
around Leafkit and stopped at the base of the rock.
Strikestar! I have important news for you! She shouted,
Should we speak out here or in my den Wetflower? the Tom asked.
 Inside Wetflower swiftly replied. And with a flick of his tail Strikestar
jumped off the rock and padded into his den.
What was all that about? Is it Good news? Or bad news? Leafkit thought.
Leafkit padded quietly to the lichen draping over the entrance to the leaders den,
so he could hear them a bit better. Myself, Spottedcry and Grassfang were
patrolling the border trying to teach Mistpaw how to scent different prey scents at
once, till she said she smelt something she had never scented before,
Strikestar nodded showing he understood.
And Grassfang immediately recognised that it was Fox, Fresh too.
Wetflower finished showing a hint of fear in her eyes.
Fox?! Oh no, I hope it doesnt come to camp! Leafkit could just imagine a
Fox ripping through the bramble walls.
So you're saying we might have to deal with a fox? Strikestar asked
wonderingly.
YesBut, I will still fight for my clan with all I can! Wetflower replied with
pride in her tone.
Good,cause if you are right we will need all the warriors we can get
Strikestar said.
That was the last thing Leafkit had heard because he had moved away to
go rest for a bit. Leafkit didnt want a tour right now, all he could think about was
that fox. Leafkit walked wearily back to the nursery. Otterkit was awake now but
Leafkit guessed she was outside because she wasnt anywhere in the nursery.
The small brown kit curled up still thinking about that fox, but as he was drifting off
he tried to think happy thoughts then he finally drifted off to sleep.

Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey gather beneath the
Highrock for a clan meeting!
It had been a moon since the first scent of the fox, a patrol had gone out to
look for it but only found the scent going into Windclan territory, so it must of
moved on.
Before Leafkit could ask his mother replied, Of course you can go and
watch the meeting, something very important is going to happen
Leafkit bounced happily out of the nursery to see all the cats gathering at
the centre of camp. He glanced at Graywind, an old she-cat who had moved to
the elders den when she was born. She was starting to go deaf so she could not
hear prey rustling as well so she had to resign warrior duties. Leafkit sat at the
edge of the crowd trying to see over all the heads. He finally found a good spot on
a little bump in the soil where he could see over Foxflames ears.
 Today we have gathered to experience the naming of a new warrior and
two new apprentices, we shall name the apprentices first. Briarkit, please step
forward.
Briarkit and Fogkit are becoming apprentices?! I wish I could be an
apprentice right now.
Briarkit,you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be
apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be
known as Briarpaw. Your mentor will be Spottedcry. I hope Spottedcry will pass
down all she knows on to you. Spottedcry please step forward. Spottedcry
padded forward to stand beside Briarpaw.
Spottedcry, you are ready to take on an apprentice. You had received
excellent training from Smallwhisker, and you have shown yourself to be Loyal
and Proud. You will be the mentor of Briarpaw, and I expect you to pass on all you
know to Briarpaw. Everyone called out Briarpaw and Fogpaws name once they
had both been apprenticed. Fogpaw had been given Nightheart as a mentor.
But remember, Strikestar said once the chants had died down.
Remember, we still need to name a new warrior, Fernpaw, come forward.
Fernpaw stepped forward half out of nervousness and half out of excitement. I,
Strikestar, leader of Thunderclan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on
this apprentice. She has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code,
and I commend her to you as a warrior in her turn. Fernpaw, do you promise to
uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of
your life? Strikestar asked.
I do Fernpaw replied bravely.
Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. Fernpaw,
from this moment you will be known as Fernslash. StarClan honors your
dedication and Skill in battle, and we welcome you as a full warrior of
Thunderclan. Strikestar looked at his daughter proudly, knowing that she would
become a great warrior.
Fernslash! Fernslash! The clan cheered happily.
Fernslash looked so excited that she could probably burst out of her fur
right now! After everyone had chanted out her name the clan moved back to what
they were doing, except Nightheart and Spottedcry.
So, Fogpaw, Briarpaw do you want to go for a look at our territory?
Nightheart asked.
Yes! That would be great Nightheart! exclaimed Briarpaw.
Leafkit watched them bounce out of the entrance to camp, then he went
back into the nursery. Im going to become a better warrior than Fogpaw and
Briarpaw combined! Leafkit then drifted off, into a deep sleep.
 Chapter 2

Another two moons had passed since Fogpaw and Briarpaw became
apprentices and so far they had done really well in their training, they even taught
Leafkit a few easy battle moves. Leafkit was now five moons old and nearly a
apprentice. He was in the Elders den listening to one of their story's.
"So, I was out in the woods stalking a mouse, until I heard lots of noise
coming from the Shadowclan side of the thunderpath," Smallwhisker whispered. "I
then went over to have a look and Twolegs and a few Shadowclan warriors were
fighting each other." Smallwhisker exclaimed.
Leafkit was very intrigued in this story because he had not heard it before.
So he listened intently to see what happened next in Smallwhiskers story.
"So I raced back to camp and told Specklestar - the leader before
Strikestar - and told her that a Shadowclan patrol was scaring off all the prey from
here to Highstones, and I also told her that it was a Twoleg that was fighting them,
so Specklestar immediately got a battle patrol together and we ran as fast as a
Rabbit and we joined into the fight and sent the Twoleg yowling back to his
monster!" He said proudly.
Leafkit wanted to be the best warrior known to all the clans! Leafkit
wandered back to the nursery but got stopped in his tracks by Foxflame hurrying
over to Highrock, she quickly went inside and started saying something to
Strikestar that he couldn't hear.
The little brown kit decided he wouldn't eavesdrop this time. Strikestar
swiftly padded out of his den and leaped up onto Highrock.
What did Foxflame tell him?
"Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey gather beneath Highrock for
a clan meeting!" Strikestar called out to his beloved clan. Nightheart stopped mid
wash and looked up expectantly at Strikestar meanwhile all the warriors and
apprentices gathered to listen to what Strikestar had to tell them.
Even though Leafkit couldn't catch his own prey he sat near the nursery
and listened intently.
"Foxflame just came and told me that when she was hunting she found the
scent of a badger on our territory and she also found its den nearby," Strikestar
said warily.
 Some of the warriors started looking a bit panic stricken, Leafkit was one of
them. A Badger? Oh no, please be like the fox and move on. Leafkit prayed to
Starclan.
"So we will need to investigate a bit and get a battle patrol sorted, Redeye
can you do that for me?" Redeye nodded to show she understood, "Good, and I
will sort out a patrol to investigate a little bit more" Strikestar leaped down from
Highrock, dismissing the meeting.
Leafkit wandered from the nursery over to Redeye to listen to who was
going to be in the patrol.
"Myself, Nightheart, Wetflower, Foxflame and Bramblepaw will be in the
battle patrol so," Redeye started drawing plans into the soil with her claw. "Once
the first patrol comes back we will sort this out properly, but for now, I guess you
could all go and practice your battle moves while we wait. Redeye finished.
Leafkit decided to go to the other apprentices to see how they were doing,
so he padded over to the old tree stump next to the apprentices den.
I cant believe that I got picked to be in the investigation patrol! Fogpaw
exclaimed happily to her brother Briarpaw. He didnt seem very excited, Leafkit
guessed he was one of the cats who had not been chosen.
Well you dont have to brag about it, He had a little bit of a sad sparkle in
his eyes.
Poor Briarpaw.
How about we just practice our moves anyway? The tom finished his
sentence and sprung onto Fogpaw.
Hey! Fogpaw rolled over and dislodged her brother, she then darted to
the side and raked his belly, with claws sheathed. Briarpaw dodged a second
swipe and slid under Fogpaws belly, he battered his sisters belly with his back
paws very lightly. He then slid out and jumped onto her back again. Fogpaw
quickly dropped to the ground wrestled free of his grasp, then got on top of her
brother and pinned him to the ground while holding his scruff.
How about I train with Bramblepaw instead? She mumbled around the
toms fur.
Alright Briarpaw moaned.
Can I do anything to help? Leafkit asked wonderingly.The two siblings
looked shocked over to where he was, their shoulder fur was bristling. It then
started to flatten down again.
Oh, sorry Leafkit, I didnt notice you there! Fogpaw said gently.
Well, I dont think there is anything to do to help us, can you think of
anything Fogpaw? Briarpaw asked to his sister. It was a really hot day so Leafkit
decided to pad over to a nearby bush.
No, sorry Leafkit
 The little tom felt a bit disappointed that he couldnt do anything to help
them prepare for an attack against a badger. Before he knew what he was doing
he felt his paws bring him into his nest inside the nursery. He sat down and
started to think about all the things that could happen in his life.
I want to be the best Thunderclan warrior that ever lived! Better yet, the
best Thunderclan leader that is to ever walk the forest! He then dozed off thinking
about his future, and, his parents.

Chapter 3

Leafkit woke up to see that the sun was just rising over the tops of the trees
in the huge, beautiful forest. Leafkit grinned brightly as he realized what day it
was, his sixth moon birthday. He couldnt wait until he was made an apprentice.
He would become the best warrior in the clan, no in the forest! Leafkit bounded
out of the nursery into the bustling camp.
All cats old enough to catch their own prey gather under the high rock! Leafkit
heard Strikestar call and he bounded over to the high rock, bubbling with
excitement, Now, it seems some of our kits have gotten to the age of six moons
so it is time for them to become apprentices. His gaze turned to Leafkit, Leafkit,
you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed.
From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as
Leafpaw. Your mentor will be Redeye. I hope Redeye will pass down all she
knows on to you. Redeye looked as if she was going to burst with joy at the
thought of getting her second apprentice.
My mentor is the deputy?! Wow! I feel so privileged!
Redeye you are ready to take on another apprentice. You had received
excellent training from Brookheart, and you have shown yourself to be
Determined and Thoughtful. You will be the mentor of Leafpaw, and I expect you
to pass on all you know to Leafpaw Leafpaw bounded up to Redeye and touched
noses with his new mentor.
Otterpaw got Wetflower as a mentor, and Ivypaw got Fernslash as a
mentor.
Now, Fawnpaw, everyone except you four can remember how hard it was
last Leaf-Bare, we lost many, many cats due to Greencough and Starvation. But
now this clan is healthy with Apprentices! So, I, shall take Fawnpaw as my
apprentice, because our clan is weak, it doesnt mean that we cant fight back!
The tom called. Everyone else seemed to join in saying things like
We wont back down and we wont give up!! Leafpaw joined into the
chant. He looked at his littermates proudly, yet they were too distracted in the fact
that they were apprentices. But dont forget, we still have a very big issue on our
paws, the badger.
Everyone started muttering to one another while some even exchanged
shocked glances as if they had forgotten that they were cats.
My patrol went on a scout for it and, yes, it is indeed still in our territory, so
Redeyes Battle Patrol will go out and look for it Redeye nodded and so did the
rest of the patrol. It seems that it headed toward, Snakerocks A few cats gasped
at the name.
But that means that there are Snakes as well as a Badger out there!
Amberspirit shouted.
Yes, But we still need to get this badger out of our territory, so I think that
the patrol should head out straight away Strikestar finished with a wave of his tail
toward Redeye. Leafpaw bounded over to the patrol that was preparing to go out.
Remember what we talked about, if you scent the badger, signal the
others, then get into your positions Redeye glanced at each and everyone of the
cats surrounding her. Sorry Leafpaw I wont be able to take you out yet, this is
more important, anyway, lets go! She ran out the entrance with her tail streaming
behind her as the others followed.

Chapter 4

Leafpaw scampered towards the warriors den, looking for someone to take
him out around the forest. But what if Redeye wants to do it herself? Should I wait
for her to come back? Leafpaw pondered and thought about it for a moment.
Better not I guess The small tom went up to Briarpaw. How do you clean out
dens properly? He asked as Briarpaw looked at him surprised. You want to
know how to clean out a den? Its the easiest thing in the forest!! The brown toms
padded over to the elders den and went inside, seeing Graywind and
Smallwhisker sitting near a small stump sharing a mouse. Hey Graywind,
Smallwhisker! Leafpaw wants to clean out your den but he doesnt know how.
Can you help him while I go out hunting? Briarpaw said strongly, taking a glance
at Leafpaw who was now padding up to Smallwhisker.
Sure thing Briarpaw, Ill see you later then! Said the ageing black tom as
Briarpaw padded out of the den. Leafpaw turned to the black tom, and listened as
he spoke of how to clean bedding.
So, you want to clean bedding eh? Well, its easy. First you need to get
the old moss and bracken out of the den.
Smallwhisker started to claw at the scraps, getting them closer and closer
to the entrance of the den.
Okay, Ill try now. Leafpaw started to gather up old bedding. As he did so,
a small thorn went into his pad. Ow!! Leafpaw gasped, licking his paw. Graywind
came over and inspected the cut.
Ouch, you should go see Cloudedclaw just in case. Well finish up here,
and possibly get an apprentice to help.
Leafpaw padded away, and into Cloudedclaws den he went. He was
finishing up with soaking moss for one of the queens. Cloudedclaw turned to look
at Leafpaw.
Hello, thorn in your pad? He asked as the mottled gray and white tom
padded over to meet Leafpaw.
How did you know? Leafpaw asked as Cloudedclaw carefully examined
his paw.
Well, countless moons of training helps He smiled and laughed a little
under his breath.
He picked out the thorn then went to get some water to soak on it.
Leafpaw looked at his paw, which was bleeding slightly, but it began to
reside as the cool water-filled moss went onto his pad. His ears flicked when he
heard Fogpaw calling him.
Come on Leafpaw! He looked at Cloudedclaw, asking with his eyes if he
could go.
I just need to dab some cobwebs on your cut
He applied a small swab of cobwebs, then took them off, the blood gone.
Thanks Cloudedclaw! called Leafpaw as he walked outside of the den, back into
the sunlight.
Fogpaw smiled sweetly towards Leafpaw, gaining a curious flick of
whiskers back. She purred and ran towards the entrance out to Thunderclan.
Come on Leafpaw! Run a little faster! Leafpaw smirked and sprinted up to
her, leaping swiftly up the slope on the side of the ravine. Then Leafpaw fell
backwards from a ledge onto Fogpaw. He gasped from the pain of the cut. I
should of been a lot more careful than that! He thought, muttering to himself.
 Fogpaw wiggled around, trying to get out from the bottom of Leafpaw.
She chuckled softly as the brown tom got off of her. Well that was
something wasnt it? I guess we should just walk Fogpaw started to purr again as
she slowly climbed the rocks alongside Leafpaw. Then Leafpaw suddenly stopped
before he got to the top.
Wait, I promised myself I would let Redeye take me on a tour of the
forest.. Sorry Fogpaw She looked disappointed, but she understood.
Halfway down the ravine they heard something, it was coming from The
Snakerocks. Yowls splitting the air in two.
Come on Leafpaw! We have to go help them!! Fogpaw climbed back up
and ran into the forest with Leafpaw running a little slower behind her.
I dont even know any battle moves though ! Leafpaw looked frustrated
but he ran alongside Fogpaw anyway.

Chapter 5
Leafpaw pushed through the bushes and saw the cats fighting with a
badger, and quite a few adders. His eyes went wide as he walked out into the
open.
Redeye, who was tackling an adder turned around and stared at him.
Leafpaw!! What are you doing here?? Leafpaw instinctively pointed with
his tail to Fogpaw.
She looked at him with a blank expression. He chuckled, then realized he
shouldnt be so foolish. An adder could get him at any moment. Or a badger.