All Is Fair [Howlingwolf]

[Icestar]

(Sorry, but I figured Icestar and Howlingwolf could use some one on one time for the plot.)

Icestar was strolling through the forest to get out of the camp for a bit. The forest calmed her and lately she was feeling kind of edgey. She heard prey scuffling in the ferns not to far off and decided to hunt for herself since she wasn't on a hunting patrol. Her white coat was obvious in the forest since greenery was dominating the territory again and snow was gone. Her pale blue eyes spotted a rabbit. Odd. she thought to herself. But it was in her territory, so it was ThunderClan prey. She moved slowly, very carefully, forward. Within leaping distance, Icestar jumped. The rabbit spooked and took off. Icestar wasn't giving up so easily. She landed her jump in a full-out sprint, her belly brushing the forest floor. The white leader was nothing by a blur of white streaking through the forest. The rabbit gradually lost energy and was slowing down. As Icestar closed the distance, she was oblivious to the fact she had crossed the border and was pelting through WindClan territory, so intent on her prey that she didn't notice a patrol of WindClan pelting toward her! She was bowled over just as she tripped the rabbit. It squealed and tumbled, taking off as soon as it stopped. Hissing, Icestar faced her attacker as WindClan finally hammered her scent glands. "Thief!" the WindClan cat hissed and spat in her face. Icestar gasped and quickly gathered her thoughts, realizing now that she had in fact ran into WindClan territory. And chasing a rabbit! That isn't going to seem like prey-stealing! Way to go Icestar! her mind scolded the white leader. She wasn't allowed to stand up as the five WindClan cats surrounded her, the head of the patrol pinning her to the ground. Icestar was still too stunned from the blow to fight back, and even if she could the leader knew the odds were agaisnt her. "I was in the forest, I swear! The rabbit was in the heart of my territory. I was chasing it and hadn't realized that I crossed the markers. I'm sorry." she blurted out. Wait... Why am I apologizing? I didn't steal prey. I didn't intentionally cross into WindClan territory. They attacked me! Her thoughts clustered together and rage drove Icestar into action. She swatted away the warrior and bristled her long fur, hoping a ThunderClan cat, or better a patrol, would see her and help.

[- Kaylen -]

Howlingwolf;

Howlingwolf had paused in his own step to watch his leader with calm and collected green eyes- A faint smile at his maw as he sat down with his head tipped to the side in the faintest bit of curiosity. It was rare for a rabbit to be on Thunderclan territory, that was surely true. He raised an eyebrow, thinking to himself, "Hmp.. The thing must've wandered off of Windclan.." In a dull sounding voice. Sure enough when Icestar gave chase the rabbit began pelting back to Windclan. Howlingwolf paused in shock, following out of instinct. He definitely didn't want Icestar losing any lives. He stopped in step beside her, staring lowly at the Windclanner though his voice remained calm and collected- Nothing like he was with the loner V. "She didn't kill the rabbit- Therefore there was no stealing amongst us, the rabbit was in our territory first and I'm sure my leader was paying no attention as to where it was going- Just hunting for the clan. Forgive her.." Howlingwolf paused, thinking of a reasonable word, "Confusion of the situation.. We will leave." He mewed in a swift voice, taking a step back.

[Icestar]

Icestar's head snapped toward Howlingwolf at the sound of his voice. Her legs felt weak with relief. "Indeed I didn't. If the rabbit lives, then no prey was stolen. So, if I may, I shall collect my deputy and we'll leave. But I will fight my way out if I have to." her white fur bristled slightly as she spoke her threat. The WindClan patrol snarled and stepped aside. Icestar wanted nothing more but to sprint full speed back to ThunderClan, but knew she couldn't if she wanted to hide her fear. This was the first time since she became leader that she was caught on enemy turf, and she wasn't liking it anymore than when she was a warrior. She shook her pelt as she stopped by Howlingwolf. "Come, Howlingwolf." she mewed to him, then leaned toward him to whisper into his ear. "Before they change their minds." she whispered, knowing that over the howling wind they couldn't hear what she was saying. Calmly and compsed, Icestar started to pad back to the forest, stopping to see if Howlingwolf was following.

[- Kaylen -]

Howlingwolf;

Howlingwolf automatically followed after his leader with calm and collected green eyes. The wind blew and tugged at his short white pelt as he pulled himself forward- Disliking the rough wind that repeatedly blew into his face, it practically plaster his pelt against his skin. "God.. There's a reason I hate Windclan territory." He mumbled under his breathe, pausing when Icestar whispered in his ear. The young tomcat held back a chuckle of amusement at his leader though it shown plainly in his eyes. "Good idea, hm?" He murmured back in reply.

[Icestar]

Icestar purred at his words. "Only WindClan like their home. Mouse-brains. With all this wind it's no wonder they look scrawnier than half starved rogues, minus the messy pelts." she snickered. The wind ceased as she finally reached the trees, sitting down just inside the borders to give herself a quick groom. The wind had ruffled her beautiful, white pelt. She shook her coat and rubbed against the forest floor in joy. After being on WindClan's turf, it was obvious she missed her forest home. However, as Icestar rubbed against the forest floor, a sharp pain stopped the she-cat in her tracks. She stumbled to stop herself from rolling on the ground and glanced at her shoulder. Her pelt was staining with crimson blood. She sniffed the wound and saw a piece of claw lodged in her shoulder. She nipped at her, unable to reach it. Blood swelled from the large scratch. She hissed and turned her shoulder to Howlingwolf. "Pull that claw out of there, will you?" she asked softly, her pale eyes staring into his emerald eyes. "That rabbit-hugger must've torn a claw when he attacked me. How did I miss that? Stupid mouse-brain!" she hissed, but the mouse-brain insult was toward herself.