After the talk with ThunderClan, Ice had kept up with the patrols, making sure to send out extra warriors with each one. The Clans hadn't bothered BloodClan since the confrontation with ThunderClan. That was the last time any of BloodClan had seen any cats from the Clans. Ice was glad that their borders were strong and safe. Ice was out hunting now with Fox, Bramble, and Storm. She picked up the strong scent of mouse and followed it to a thick bunch of gorse bushes. She instantly spotted the small brown creature sniffing at a clump of seeds. Ice crouched down and peered from the shadows, watching her prey's every move. Then, she bunched her muscles and pounced when the time was right. Ice had timed her leap just right, and she landed right on the mouse. She killed it with a swift bite to the neck and carried it back to her patrol. Ice dropped her catch and looked at Storm, who was the only cat there now. Fox and Bramble had went off the catch something already. Storm had a small shrew at her paws. Suddenly, a screech cut through the cold air. Ice shivered and fluffed out her fur against the oncoming winds. Then, she turned toward the loud cries, recognizing the voice as Bramble's. Ice exchanged a quick glance with Storm, and darted off over the moorland with the dark gray and black she cat on her paws. They came upon the rest of the patrol quickly, as they were racing towards them. Bramble's eyes were wide and full of terror. Blood trickled from a scratch below his eye and he was limping. Fox was behind him, struggling to keep up as he gasped for breath. "WindClan...coming to...attack." Fox choked out as he stumbled and fell. Ice sprang over to him, panic swelling in her chest. "Where? Are they close behind you? How many cats?" Ice asked, desperation rising inside of her. A yowl sounded from across the moor, answering her question. "Let's go! We must get back to camp and warn the others!" She called to her Clanmates. Fox let out a groan and struggled to stand. Storm leapt forward and shoved her shoulder against his to support him. Then, they set off towards the BloodClan camp.
Ice burst into camp, her chest heaving as she fought for air. "Prepare for battle! WindClan is coming!" She called across camp. Ginger's head poked out from the nursery. Fang and Raven darted over from the prey pile, with Snake close behind them. Maple was sitting beside the entrance with a half-eaten mouse at her paws. She had leapt up when her leader had burst into the camp. Ice looked around and yowled again. "We're under attack!" Fang reached her and peered past her into the tunnel entrance. "How close are they?" He asked urgently. "They're coming quick." She replied quickly. Storm was leading Fox to the medicine cat den, and Bramble was racing for the nursery to check on his mate and kits. Ice whirled around, her chest flaring with desperation to keep her Clan safe. Suddenly, a battle yowl sounded from the woods surrounding the camp. "WindClan! Attack!" A hoarse call screeched. Cats poured down into the camp, coming from all directions. Ice's eyes widened as she recognized cats from all Clans. "Attack! BloodClan, attack!" She screeched as a brown and white tom sprang toward her. It was Harespring, deputy of WindClan. His teeth were bared and his claws were extended as he hurled himself at Ice. Shocked by the sudden onrush, she was knocked off her paws. Ice let out a yowl of pain as claws sank into her shoulders. Teeth met in her scruff as the tom lifted her up and swung her around wildly. Ice struggled to regain her paws as she was flung across the clearing. Harespring hissed at her and darted away into the battle, his fur standing on end. Ice shook out her fur, still bewildered at the attack. She stood up and glared around at the battle. Her cat's were being driven back as they struggled to protect themselves and their Clanmates. Ice leapt forward as a black and gray tom lashed out at Hazel. His claws sliced harmlessly through her neck fur, but Ice slashed her claws through his chest. When he turned to glare at her, she recognized him as Ferretclaw of ShadowClan. His eyes were full of pain and horror as blood spurted from the wound. Ice hissed at him and lunged forward, gripping his neck in her jaws. She sank her teeth deep into his throat as he flailed his paws. One of them caught her in the belly and she grunted in pain. Blood was flowing into her mouth and she recoiled from the tang of it. Ferretclaw was twitching now and lying on the ground, his eyes rolled back in his head. Ice loosened her grip and let go completely as his body went limp. A shudder passed through his flanks and he lay still, dead. Ice glared down at the body, rage flaming in her chest. She looked up and gazed at Hazel, who was unharmed. She dipped her head to the she cat and padded off into the battle.
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