Chapter 37: A Setup

Chapter 37: A Setup

    Scarletpaw ran when Blooddrop instructed to.  She ran as fast as she could, following the warriors carrying kits up the small hill to the emergency camp.  All of a sudden, she was yanked back to reality by a branch.  Scarletpaw tugged and tugged, but the branch wouldn't give.  Her tail was stuck, and the monster was roaring nearer.  StarClan help me!  "Help!"  Scarletpaw yowled.  But no one seemed to hear.  Then, a few seconds later, Blooddrop was running toward her.  Relief flowed through Scarletpaw.  Blooddrop's coming.  I have nothing to worry about; he'll free me soon.  Scarletpaw's vision turned to slow motion, and she didn't care.  Scarletpaw liked it.  Then, she slowly blinked, and when her eyes opened, the slow motion came to an abrupt stop.  Bonetail!?  Bonetail was now cutting Blooddrop's path off and running to free her.  But Scarletpaw could see past his act.  Bonetail moved the branch and dragged her like a kit up the hill.  Bonetail stared at her.
     "You don't fool me,"  Scarletpaw heard herself whisper.
     Bonetail's look hardened, but he remained silent.  And as she reached the top of the hill, she glanced at the monster to see the damage.  Just as she had feared.  Bonetail had set up Blooddrop.  Now the monster was carrying her friend away, and Scarletpaw knew she had to do something.  I must let him know I understand what Bonetail's doing!  And that I'll come rescue him! 
Scarletpaw met Blooddrop's gaze and gave him a quick glance, then turned away.  I hope he understands!  I was never good at getting a point across from my eyes!  Now what?
     All of the clan was congratulating Bonetail.  No one seemed to notice the deputy's disapearance until Turtlepath looked around wearily.  "Where's Blooddrop?"  she asked. 
     "When I was helping Scarletpaw, he ran up to us and tried to break me away.  He was trying to be the hero.  Then, he shoved me toward the monster.  He was trying to kill me!  But thankfully, the twoleg grabbed him instead of me.  It ran off somewhere,"  Bonetail said.
     Scarletpaw couldn't believe her ears.  "I'm sorry to hear that,"  Wolfstar said.  Scarletpaw hadn't known he was watching.
     "Well," Wolfstar said, "if what you speak of is true, we'll need a new deputy.  Turtlepath, I'd like to appoint you as the new one.  Let's head back to our camp for the ceremony since the monster is gone."
     Scarletpaw swore she saw Bonetail's eyes narrow.  What can he possibly be after?  Whatever he is, Blooddrop had better take care of himself for a few days.  I need to watch Bonetail for awhile. 

        End of Chapter 36