This is if all the characters had a gender swap in the first book series)
Russetta lacked the pink collar and she was in a forest she didn’t recognize, but she did smelled something nearby, it smelled like a mouse. She dropped into a crouch stalking into the undergrowth, it smelled good, she launched her orange pelt at the prey, and pounced on it, she bent down to take a bite of it and heard something rattling nearby, she blinked awake realizing her housefolks were offering her the tasteless food, she sighed and went over to eat it before stepping outside into the darkness, something about the forest was drawing her their, she stepped across the forest and heard the sing-song voice of her friend Smudgy,” Where are you off to Russetta?”
Russetta turned and smiled,” Hello Smudy!”
Smudy crossly asked,” Your not off to the forest are you?”
Russetta uncomfortably replied,” Only for a quick look.”
“You wouldn’t get me in there!” Smudy wrinkled her black nose in discust,” My friend Henry once went into the woods.”
Russetta smirked,” That fat tom never went into the forest.” she scoffled,” He’s hardly been past his own garden since his housefolks took him to the vet.”
Smudy smiled wrly,” No really he caught a robin.”
Russetta scoffled,” Well if he did, then it was before the trip to the vet. Now he complains about the noise of the birds.”
Smudy shook his head,” Well anyways, Henry told me about the dangerous animals out their, wild cats that eat live rabbits for breakfast and sharpen their claws on old bones.”
“well I’m only going for a look, I won’t be gone long.” Russetta replied hoping off the fence into the forest she saw a mouse and instinctively dropped into a crouch creeping forward, she was so close she launched herself off about to pounce, but the jingle of her collar chased it off. She huffed in annoyance only to turn around to something attacking her, she used her unsheathed claws to shove the animal that she finally identified as a cat. Finally both huffing and puffing battered they stared at eachother, he was another kitten broad shouldered and gray furred, she panted tence for another attack, but the kitten simply smiled,” Hi Kittypet. You put up quiet a fight for a tame kitty.”
Rusetta relaxed, but growled softly,” I’ll fight you again if I have to.”
The cat smiled,” I’m Graypaw by the way, I’m training to be a Thunderclan Warrior.”
Russetta hide her confusion about Graywhatsitsname and Thunderclan. Eventually they were chatting when he heard a voice meow,” What’s going on here?”
A magestic looking tom and a golden-furred she-cat stood their,” What’s going on here?” They demanded.
Graypaw lowed herself to the ground and Russetta copied anyways.
Graypaw gulped,” Nothing more that a Twoleg Pet wandering.” To Russetta he quietly hissed,” That’s Bluestar our leader and Lionheart my mentor.”
Bluestar looked at Russetta,” You fight well...for a kittypet.” Russetta wondered how he knew, then he meowed,” Sit up both of you...you too kittypet. You fought bravely, Kittypet. We wanted to see how you’d handle a trespasser Graypaw, that was brave, and Kittypet, I’ve never seen a kittypet fight back.” He meowed
Rusetta blinked, taken back by the praise.
Bluestar added,” We patrol these borders often, we’ve seen you staring out into the territory alot, it seems you’ve finally stepped your paws into the territory. And you do have natural hunting skills. Keen eyes. You would have caught that mouse if you hadn’t hesitated so long.” He meowed.
Rusetta stammered,” R-Really?”
Lionheart stepped forward, respectfully and insistant, her soft voice clear,” Bluestar. This is a kittypet we’re talking about. Let’s send her home to her housefolks, she’s on Thunderclan territory.”
Rusetta blinked,” But I only came to hunt a mouse or two.”
Bluestar snarled,” If you didn’t live such a soft life you’d have known that their isn’t enough prey to go around.”
Rusetta realized she had spoken to freely.
Bluestar shook his head,” Rusetta, how would you like to join Thunderclan?”
Rusetta paused,” Can I think it over tonight?”
Bluestar nodded,” Yes. Sunup tomorrow Lionheart will wait here, if you fail to show up then the deal is over and you may never return. This is a tough choice a acnolage, but you do have potential.”
Lionheart softly meowed,” Bluestar, this is a kittypet.”
Bluestar growled softly,” A kittypet with potential, Graypaw come one lets get going ,you won’t be leaving camp for awhile for sharing tounges with the kittypet.”
Rusetta nodded and scampered home and saw Smudgy,” Smudy! I met wild cats. They asked me to join them!”
Smudgy blinked,” it’s a miracle you survived.”
Rusetta smiled,” It was only a kitten. I fought her off then I met two other cats older who praised me and asked me to join, I think I will, but I’m not sure yet.”
Smudy gasped,” What about your housefolks!!!”
Rusetta smiled sadly,” They’ll find a new kittypet. See ya tomorrow Smudy!” She ducked in her housefolks den to eat the bland pebbles- the ones that Graypaw described as rabbitdroppings.
Chapter two
Rusetta awoke at dawn and pattered off to the forest, stopped by Smudy,” I guess this is goodbye?
Russetta nodded sadly,” Goodbye Smudgy.” She scampered into the territory to meet Lionheart that rude she-cat would pick her up. She spotted Lionheart who purred,” Ahh...kitty. Suprised you showed up.” Russetta bit her lip. Lionheart nodded,” Follow me.” She set off into a run. Russetta being to race after Lionheart in pursuit. She reached camp and was greated by the grey furred tom, Bluestar,” Ahh...she came. That’s good.”
Rusetta ented camp and ran over to Graypaw,” Graypaw!”
Graypaw turned around,” Russetta? Glad you came.”
Russetta flicked her tail to an ugly queen in camp,” Who’s that?”
Graypaw smirked,” Her? That ugly queen is Darktail. Try to stay on her good side. And over their...” she pointed at the warrior cat, a she-cat one who was a tabby,” That’s Tigerheart, Ravenpaw’s mentor, poor Ravenpaw... Oh look Ravenpaw’s coming in...running to Bluestar...”
Russetta blinked watching everything happen.
Ravenpaw yowled,” Bluestar! Redclaw is dead! Oakfur and Tigerheart were fighting, Tigerheart fled and ordered me to fight with Redclaw and finish off Oakfur! I obeyed, and then Tigerheart killed Oakfur and then attacked Redclaw.”
Bluestar shook his head,” That’s a misinterpretation, Oakfur must have killed them. Anyways. We shall sit vile for Redclaw, and I’ll soon appoint a new deputy. Everyone came and shared tounges with Redclaw.
At moonhigh Bluestar yowled,” Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey gather below the highstone, I say these words so the spirit of Redclaw may hear and approve of my choice, Lionheart will be next deputy of Thunderclan.”
Most cats gave a nod of approval that the brown furred she-cat would be deputy except for Tigerheart who simply scowled. Lionheart sucked in air,” I- I DO!” Bluestar added,” And a cat is joining our clan, Russetta please step forward.”
Rusetta stepped forward.
A few cats whispered about Russetta
Until a cat with a long tail stalked forward,” That’s a kittypet!”
Bluestar whispered,” That’s Longtail, you’ll have to fight her to prove to her your worthy of the clans.” he added angry that he forgot to remove the collar.
Russetta narrowed her eyes at Longtail,” Kittypet or not, Bluestar said I could join the clan.” she threw herself at Longtail.
The two became a screeching mess. Then Longtail grabbed the collar choking Russetta. Until the collar snapped. The two broke apart panting.
Bluestar nodded,” Rusetta lost her collar and therefore shall become a clanmate that I expect shall be treated equally. Rusetta from this day until you maybe become a warrior you’ll be known as Flamepaw. I shall be your mentor. Graypaw, find Flamepaw a nest.” Flamepaw smiled. Graypaw smiled,” Flamepaw! I can’t believe you fought Longtail your going to be an amazing warrior! Come on! Lucky getting Bluestar as a mentor!” she purred
Flamepaw smiled suprised to be called by her knew name,” Coming!” she ran after Graypaw to the apprentice den to be greeted by two, not so friendly apprentices and outside was griefstriken Ravenpaw.
Sandpaw snarled,” I have to sleep with a kittypet. Hmph!” he snarled angrily (word of advice Sandpaw, you’ll one day have kits with Flamepaw)
Dustpaw a she-cat scowled,” Keep your kittypet germs on the other end of the den alright.”
Flamepaw smiled awkwardly,” You do know kittypetism isn’t contageous right?”
Sandpaw gave a huff of annoyance.
Graypaw rolled his eyes,” Dustpaw were you named for falling in the dust?”
Dustpaw gave a small growl. They slept. At dawn was training.
<time skip>
Flamepaw smiled sadly,” Ravenpaw come on!”
Ravenpaw sighed,” Right.”
Flamepaw sighed,” Barley will glady take you in!”
Graypaw nosed Ravenpaw,” Come on!”
They snuck out of camp and met Barley a fat she-cat.
Flamepaw dipped her head in respect, while Graypaw yowled,” Barley. Ravenpaw needs to live with you or she’ll die.”
Barley chuckled at Graypaw’s personality,” Alright, come in Ravenpaw, there’s enoug prey for both of us,”
Graypaw and Flamepaw dipped there head and ran to camp.
<TIME SKIP>
Bluestar yowled,” It’s time four the four apprentices to become apprentices. Dustpaw, Sandpaw, Graypaw, and Flamepaw, do you promise to uphold the warriorcode and defend the clan even at the cost of your life?”
Dustpaw teared up,” I do.”
Sandpaw purred,” I do!”
Graypaw firmly meowed,” I do.”
Flamepaw gulped,” I do.”
Bluestar opened his jaw to begin when the deputy, Tigerheart growled,” A kittypet shouldn’t become deputy. Flamepaw shouldn’t be a warrior.”
Bluestar sighed,” We discussed this Tigerheart, she’s ready and has proved it. Sorry about that.” he meowed,” Dustpaw from this day forward you’ll be known as Duststripe for your loyalty and courage. Sandpaw from this day forward you’ll be known as Sandstorm for your sarcasm and temper. Graypaw from this day forward you’ll be known as Graystripe for your friendliness and compassion. Flamepaw from this day forward you’ll be known as Flameheart for your big heart and odds of becoming a warrior.” he meowed
They all purred as Tigerheart growled and they sat vigil.
<Major Time SKIP>
Bluestar hadn’t spoken since Tigerheart was a traitor exiled for murdering Oakheart and Redclaw and Lionheart and chasing Ravenpaw out of the clan. He hadn’t even appointed a deputy when one night he sadly meowed,” Let all cats gather. I say these words so Starclan may hear and approve of my choice, Flameheart will be deputy.”
Darktail spat,”What! A kittypet as deputy!”
Bluestar walked away ignoring her.
Flameheart stood in shock as Graystripe purred in pride,” Good job Flameheart. Remember how you fought Longtail expected not to last a moon in Thunderclan now you’re deputy.”
Flameheart smiled,” Yeah, yeah, yeah, and you’ve got a mate in Riverclan named Silverstripe he’s expecting your kits.”
Graystripe shrugged,” It’s a mousebrainned rule. And your flirting with Sandstorm.”
Flameheart purred,” Come on let’s go hunting.”
<TIME SKIP>
Dogs started to flood the camp,” EVERYONE ESCAPE! WHITETAIL HELP ESCORT BLUESTAR, MENTORS STICK WITH YOUR APPRENTICES! Cloudpaw come on!” He sprited to the river. He suddenly saw Bluestar running with the pack of dogs behind him as he jumped into the river and the dogs going in after him. Whitetail sadly turned around,” Bluestar is dead. Oakheart once was his mate, and Mistyfur, Stonefur, and Mosskit were her kin.” She glanced up to se Stonefur and Mistyfur sharing tounges with Bluestar. She yowled,” Bluestar is dead, tomorrow we’ll begin rebuilding camp, for now Spottedleaf and I will go to recieve my lives...Yellowfang.” The old guizzer hacked and choked,” I’m the father to Brokenstar, I killed him with a deathberry. I-I’m going to Starc-.” He was silent,” Yellowfang is also dead.” Flameheart yowled. Cats gave murmers of grief.
<TIME SKIP>
Flamestar yowled,” I say these words so the spirits of Bluestar may hear and approve of this choice. Whitetail will be the next deputy of Thunderclan!!!”
Flamestar watched his deputy die and yowled,” I say these words so the spirits of Whitetail may hear and approve of my choice, Graystripe will be the next deputy of Thunderclan.”
Hope ya’ll enjoyed this.
Flamestar (a short story of if Firestar was a she-cat)
