The Nightmare/The Death of Hawk

[Back in Leaf Pack...]

Fernspice looked at Lilymoon's new litter consisting of one pup which she named Lunarpup. "He's beautiful," Fernspice whispered to Lilymoon, "I'd hate for Hawk to touch him." Suddenly the alpha, Hawk came into the nursery. "How's our pup," he asked poor Lilymoon, who had been forced to mate with Hawk and have his pups. "F-fine H-hawk," Lilymoon stuttered softly. Hawk then left, but not before exchanging a malicious, but clever glance at Fernspice. Fernspice sighed deeply, nearly growling. What does he want now? Fernspice walked into Hawk's cave with her ears flattened. It would be lovely to have work to do right now. "I think it's time we clear something up. I want to know how to make these wolves loyal, Fernspice." Fernspice gasped. "Hawk... they would never be loyal, you TOOK our pack! Killed our healer! And manipulated me," she yelled. "Tsk, tsk, tsk. A healer with no loyalty does not deserve to live in my pack." Hawk pinned Fernspice to the ground, then suddenly a golden she wolf walked in. "Hawk, if I may speak," she said in a calm voice. "Hurry up, Lionsoul," Hawk growled. "Fernspice is the only healer in this pack. If you kill her now, this pack will be without a healer." Hawk looked back at Fernspice. "Consider yourself lucky," he growled softly. Fernspice walked back to her cave with Lionsoul following after. "Thank you," Fernspice whispered. "Save it for when I'm dead," Lionsoul growled. "Why do you listen to Hawk," asked Fernspice, "You know his decisions are wrong!" "Why do you not join him," asked Lionsoul, "Yes, his decisions are wrong, but in time, he will provide for the pack!" Lionsoul looked outside the cave, where Iceheart and Owleyes were listening. "I have to get back on duty," Lionsoul barked, "Stay safe. And watch what you say. I won't save you next time." Fernspice nodded and went to her bed to lay down. She watched as Deerhunter played with Viperfang. She had no need for pups. Her pups were all right here in her pack. They were her family. Fernspice's ears dropped. She remembered that night. He tried to make her break the rules of the medic wolf. "Fernspice." Tiger walked in, bringing a hare in with him, and dropped it next to her. Fernspice perked her ears and opened an eye and looked at Tiger's catch. Tiger wagged his tail, waiting for a praise. Fernspice hesitated to speak. Is this some sort of trick? Fernspice sat up, growling, when Tiger nuzzled her on the cheek. "I have brought you the fattest hare," Tiger whined, "Aren't you happy?" "Where did you get this," Fernspice asked. "I stole it from Fire Pack! I must be very brave," Tiger barked. Or incredibly stupid, thought Fernspice. Fernspice rolled her eyes and looked at Tiger. "I prefer to eat my food alone." "But Fernspice," Tiger began begging, "I'm your mate." Tiger rested his head on Fernspice. Of course her ears dropped. Poor Fernspice.

"I even brought my own squirrel!" "Good for you," Fernspice said, gritting her teeth. Fernspice walked to her herbs and sat with the hare to eat. That way she could eat and count herbs at the same time. "Go," she growled. Tiger's ears dropped as he walked out. Now, Fernspice thought, I can eat in silence. Fernspice bit into the hare. It was...fresh? Chewy....Delicious. She licked around her muzzle and began to wonder, how did Fire Pack get such a catch in this season? Fernspice paused in her thoughts. Fernspice was becoming very tired. Are these poppy seeds? Who could have done this? Fernspice dropped to the ground. Deerhunter stared in horror. Her sister was laying on the ground, unconscious. "Sweet Deerhunter," said Tiger, "don't be afraid. You know she's been up for hours. She must have been exhausted!" Don't fall for it Deerhunter! He's lying! "Well, I guess you're right," Deerhunter murmured, "You seem like a really nice wolf to her. Are you going to help her get to bed?" Tiger placed a paw on Deerhunter's shoulder. "Of course." Deerhunter smiled and ran to tell the pack not to disturb Fernspice. Tiger smirked as he walked into Fernspice's cave. No! Some wolf needs to stop him! Tiger wiped his paw around Fernspice's head. "Look how beautiful you are when you're asleep." Tiger turned Fernspice over and looked at her sleeping eyes. "My dear Fernspice," he whispered, "why do you care about the code?"

Some moons later..

A high wolf walked into Fernspice's cave. "You haven't shown yourself in moons, Fernspice." Fernspice began to cry. Moon Pack, have mercy! Fernspice looked up to see the high wolf staring at her with disappointment. "What have you done?" "I did nothing." "LIES!" "Cougar, think," barked Lionsoul, "she never leaves her cave for anything. She hasn't left since Tiger came into her cave moons ago."

Meanwhile...

Tiger laughed. "She was so gullible to take it." "What did you do then," asked Eagleclaw. Iceheart turned her ear to listen. "I mated with her," said Tiger. Eagleclaw laughed. "Oh Tiger, you have always been a rule breaker!" Iceheart growled deeply. Hawk's high wolves had gone too far. Tiger and Eagleclaw looked at Iceheart who was filled with rage. "Just wait until I tell Lionsoul!" Tiger yelped. "Iceheart! NO!" Tiger quickly raced ahead, and he ran into Fernspice's cave, panting as if had been chased. "Fernspice! I didn't think you would start talking to any one again. How are you my love?" Iceheart dashed into the cave, nearly knocking everything over. Tiger whined. He knew what was coming for him now. "You'll never guess what Tiger did!"

"YOU MATED WITH FERNSPICE?"

Redtail paused in his steps and looked towards the medic cave. "Ooo." Redtail watched as Lionsoul stomped furiously to the alpha's cave. "Hawk. Tiger mated with the medic! And you, in our last meeting said that none of us shall mate with wolves of your pack without your permission. But he did it anyway," Lionsoul growled. "TATTLE TALE," Tiger barked. "And what do insist that I do, Lionsoul," Hawk asked calmly. Lionsoul hesitated. "You...should give her an apprentice." Hawk sat up and stretched. "Fernspice will have her apprentice. And Tiger will suffer his consequences. Thank you, Lionsoul. You are dismissed." Lionsoul turned and walked out of the cave. Tiger better suffer. As Eclipse always said, 'No bad deed goes unpunished, wether it be by me, or Moon Pack.' Lionsoul went to the nursery to check on Lilymoon. Her pup was clearly old enough to be an apprentice. "Lunarpup is just fine if he wants to know," Lilymoon murmured. Lilymoon yelped as Lionsoul picked up Lunarpup and brought him out of the nursery. The pack stared curiously. Hawk looked upon the pup from high stone. "The pup is ready," Lionsoul barked as she set the pup down.Fernspice peeked her head out of her cave, being just as curious as the rest of the pack. "Today, this pup is going to become an apprentice," Hawk barked. Eyes were staring wide, afraid and wondering, what will this pup do? "Lunarpup, you will now be known as Lunarpaw, and your mentor will be Fernspice." Fernspice slowly backed into her cave as the pack murmured amongst themselves. Now the question was Why would Fernspice need an apprentice? Lunarpaw walked to his mother, his ears flat against his head. "Mother, I can't do this. I'm not ready!" Lilymoon licked Lunarpaw on the head. "I know. But you must accept this." Lilymoon lowered her head then whispered, "Just think, you, a lucky little pup, will get to see the ancestors!" Lunarpaw tagged his tail. He always dreamed of seeing the ancestors with the other medic wolves. This would be his chance. Lilymoon smiled as she watched her pup bouncing his way to the Medic cave. At last, Lunarpaw was safe. Safe from Hawk.

[Meanwhile in Fire Pack...]

"Today Robinpup becomes an apprentice! She will be trained by Shallowfang who will teach her fighting skills, and guarding skills," Lilith barked. Mother was letting Lilith be alpha for a day since her turn will come when mother passes. "I want to fight now," Robinpaw barked. Lilith smiled, jumped from high stone, then nuzzled Robinpaw's head, "We adore your spirit, Robinpaw," she said in her sweetest voice, "But, you still need to learn before you go into battle with us. And I cannot wait to see you defeat each every wolf out there!" Lilith raised her voice. "As I have told you before, I have received news from my mother's spy. As of now, Leaf Pack is at its weakest. Their alpha is tick-brained and will not let them leave the camp! I say we attack TONIGHT!" The pack howled. Yes. Tonight would be the night. And Robinpaw, is clearly frustrated being that she cannot go. But you see, Robinpaw was smart. And she refused to be left back in camp. Robinpaw padded to the apprentices cave. One of the apprentices saw her enter. He was made an apprentice not to long ago himself. Badgerpaw was his name. He knew Robinpaw very well from the flecks on her fur, to the planning glare in her eyes. Badgerpaw sat next Robinpaw, listening to her murmur and watching her draw in the air. "What are you planning this time," he asked. Robinpaw paused and looked at Badgerpaw then finally she said, "I shouldn't be staying here! I should be going out there...with them! They've seen me fight Badgerpaw! I don't need any more training!" "Not now," he barked, "But when Spring comes, many wolves will be stronger." Robinpaw thought for a moment. He was right. Just like he always was. "Maybe I should sneak out," Robinpaw whispered. Badgerpaw shook his head quickly. "Are you out of your mind? We're going to get in trouble!" Badgerpaw paused and thought. This would get him in trouble, but if Lilith saw him fighting..."You're not leaving without me," said Badgerpaw. Robinpaw growled deeply. "Now I have to make plans all over again!"

"Lionsoul," Eclipse called. Lionsoul walked towards Eclipse, hoping this time she wouldn't be needed for Lilith's therapy. "I want you to go with Hawk. Keep an eye on him. If all is well and successful in the end, I promise that you will no longer be omega. And I will promote you to Night patrol position. "Oh, thank you, Alpha! Thank you! I will not let you down!"

Lionsoul sat outside Hawk's cave waiting for orders. It was dark, and she had been watching the pack for hours. Suddenly her ears perked. What was that rustling? Wolves dashed into the camp, attacking the pack. Lionsoul looked in the alpha's cave, Hawk was dead asleep. Lionsoul rolled her eyes. Her act was over. "Lionsoul," Lilith called as she walked over, "Where is Hawk?" Lionsoul motioned her head towards the alpha's cave, and Lilith grinned. Lionsoul knew that grin. It was not a friendly one.

Lilith walked into the alpha's cave, where she found Hawk sound asleep. "Hawk," she barked. Hawk quickly got to his paws. And stared at Lilith in surprise. "What are you doing in my pack," he growled. Lilith pinned Hawk to the ground. "Your pack? First of all, you betrayed the pack! YOUR PACK," she snarled, "And second of all, you cheated on me with a wolf from ANOTHER PACK! Hawk, do you know what happens to traitors...especially CHEATERS when I take charge?" Hawk shook his head slowly in response. Lilith stabbed her claws into Hawk's side. "THEY DIE! MOON PACK FOREVER CURSE YOU, AND SEND YOU TO THE DEPTHS OF THE DARK PINES!!! And say 'hello' to Foxfall for me will ya?" The next morning Fernspice walked in to Hawk's cave. "Oh! His cruel reign is over," she howled joyfully.

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