"ENOUGH!!!" ShiningStar yelled over the comotion, witnessing what had just happened and stepping in front of Silverpaw and AngelDust protectively. "What has become of this clan that you all see it necessary to attack a defenceless young cat? You all disgust me, every single one of you! What do you see in him that makes you think monster? He's come from StarClan, and you should all be pleased that he's in our clan, bringing us good fortune but instead you harass and attack him. What must StarClan think of you all now? You should all be ashamed of yourselves. Now, the gathering is soon, however since this accident, you shall all remain behind for your actions. None of you shall participate this moon, and you shall think about what you've done. This ludicracy shall be reported to the other clans as well. You are all selfish, ignorant animals and I am ashamed to be your leader after this disgrace. Is this what you think LeopardStar would have wanted after achieving piece?" He let his words sink in. "All of you shall remain in your dens until we return. Your punishment will be decided by the time we return. And yours," He turned to Nightpaw "For starting this comotion, will be more severe." The young cat hung his head.
"Yes ShiningStar." He grumbled. The clan cats were silent, pondering their actions against Silverpaw. ShiningStar straightened his posture and turned to AngelDust and Silverpaw.
"Lets go. We'll be late if we don't get a move on now." He turned back to the clan. "If any of you leave your dens, there will be BIG trouble. I'm serious, what you have done will not be let go. Get to your dens, now." He watched them file back to their beds, mumbling to themselves and casting glares to the three cats stood at the Tallrock. One cat remained sat in the clearing. It was Crackleclaw.
"You don't deserve to be leader!" He shouted at the leader. ShiningStar snapped. He pounced from the Tallrock, landing straight on top of Crackleclaw, pinning him down.
"Do you think you could have done better, in this situation traitor?" He hissed. Crackleclaw looked scared. He struggled underneath ShiningStar, but the big cat's weight held him tightly. He could see the other cats eyes looking at him in wonder.
"Frozentail was right, they both don't belong here. I wouldn't have accepted them in the first place. They're not clan cats!" Crackleclaw spat. The remark reminded ShiningStar of tales passed down by the elders of a cat called TigerStar. He formed a retort in his head quickly.
"Then you're as bad as TigerStar!" He was bent right into Crackleclaw's face. The cat looked horrified at his remark, and his limbs fell loose as he thought over his leader's words. ShiningStar stepped off of Crackleclaw, letting him free. He wanted to sink his claws into him, but he refrained. The dazed cat got up shakily, and walked towards his den.
"He's right, I am as bad as TigerStar, I'm evil." He muttered to himself as he walked away. ShiningStar looked at the other clan cats, and saw a similar recation in their faces too. Feeling satisfied, he moved towards the exit, heading for the gathering. He stopped at the camp's entrance, waiting for Silverpaw and AngelDust.