Characters:
THUNDERCLAN
Leader: Bluestar-blue-gray she-cat, tinged with silver around her muzzle
Deputy: Fireheart-handsome ginger tom
Apprentice, Cloudpaw
Medicine cat(s): Cinderpelt-dark gray she-cat
Warriors: Whitestorm-big white tom
Apprentice, Brightpaw
Darkstripe-sleek black-and-gray tabby tom
Apprentice, Fernpaw
Frostfur-beautiful white coat and blue eyes
Brindleface-pretty tabby
Longtail-pale tabby tom with dark black stripes
Apprentice, Swiftpaw
Mousefur-small dusky brown she-cat
Apprentice, Thornpaw
Brackenfur-golden brown tabby tom
Dustpelt-dark brown tabby tom
Apprentice, Ashpaw
Sandstorm-pale ginger she-cat
Apprentices: Swiftpaw-black-and-white tom
Cloudpaw-long-haired white tom
Brightpaw-she-cat, white with ginger splotches
Thornpaw-golden brown tabby tom
Fernpaw-pale gray (with darker flecks) she-cat, pale green eyes
Ashpaw-pale gray (with darker flecks) tom, dark blue eyes
Queens: Goldenflower-pale ginger coat
Speckletail-pale tabby, the oldest nursery queen
Willowpelt-very pale gray she-cat with unusual blue eyes
Elders: One-eye-pale gray she-cat, the oldest she-cat in ThunderClan; virtually blind and deaf
Smallear-gray tom with very small ears; the oldest tom in ThunderClan
Dappletail-once-pretty tortoiseshell she-cat with a lovely dappled coat

SHADOWCLAN

Leader: Tigerstar-big dark brown tabby tom with unusually long front claws, formerly of ThunderClan
Apprentice, Wisteriapaw
Deputy: Blackfoot-large white tom with huge jet-black paws, formerly a rogue cat
Medicine cat(s): Runningnose-small gray-and-white tom
Warriors: Oakfur-small brown tom
Littlecloud-very small tabby tom
Darkflower-black she-cat
Boulder-silver tabby tom, formerly a rogue cat
Russetfur-dark ginger she-cat, formerly a rogue cat
Apprentice, Cedarpaw
Jaggedtooth-huge tabby tom, formerly a rogue cat
Apprentice, Rowanpaw
Broadtail--big brown tom with a unusual large tail.
Apprentice, applepaw
Queens: Tallpoppy-long-legged light brown tabby she-cat

WINDCLAN

Leader: Tallstar-black-and-white tom with a very long tail
Deputy: Deadfoot-black tom with a twisted paw
Medicine cat(s): Barkface-short-tailed brown tom
Warriors: Mudclaw-mottled dark brown tom
Webfoot-dark gray tabby tom
Tornear-tabby tom
Tawnyfur-golden brown she-cat
Onewhisker-brown tabby tom
Apprentice, Gorsepaw
Runningbrook-light gray she-cat
Shrewdstripe--beautiful brown she-cat
Apprentice, starrypaw
Queens: Ashfoot-gray queen
Morningflower-tortoiseshell queen
Whitetail-small white she-cat

RIVERCLAN

Leader: Crookedstar-huge light-colored tabby with a twisted jaw
Deputy: Leopardfur-unusually spotted golden tabby she-cat
Medicine cat(s): Mudfur-long-haired light brown tom
Warriors: Blackclaw-smoky black tom
Heavystep-thickset tabby tom
Apprentice, Dawnpaw
Stonefur-gray tom with battle-scarred ears
Mistyfoot-gray she-cat with blue eyes
Shadepelt-very dark gray she-cat
Loudbelly-dark brown tom
Graystripe-long-haired gray tom, formerly of ThunderClan
Queens: Mosspelt-tortoiseshell she-cat
Elders: Graypool-dark gray she-cat

Cats outside Clans
Barley–black-and-white tom that lives on a farm close to the forest
Ravenpaw–sleek black cat who lives on the farm with Barley
Princess–light brown tabby with a distinctive white chest and paws; a kittypet
Smudge–plump black-and-white kittypet who lives in a house at the edge of the forest
Sparkle-- white-and-orange she cat
Thrush-- light-brown tom, sister of sparkle
Hattie--brown she-cat, kittypet

Prolouge
"You sure they take in kits?" Asked a light brown she cat.
"Princess said so. And i know that there deputy used to be friends with smudge," replied a grey tom. Two kittens layed by there sides, squirming. One was quite a bright yellow and orange she cat, while the other was a light brown tom. Both were only about one and a half moon's old.
"Well, how do we make sure they find them?" Worryingly asked the she cat.
"Place them at the entrance, I'm sure a cat would be bound to find them," replied the tom, picking up the yellow and orange she cat.
"Okay," tearfully mewed the she cat, picking up the brown tom. The two walked just outside the camp, making sure not to be seen, and placed the kittens down carefully. The she cat gave them both a lick. "Goodbye, this is for the best of yous," she mewed, crying a little, before running off so she wouldn't be seen, followed by the tom a few mousetails behind.

Chapter 1.
Thrushkit hit the mossball right back at sparklekit, a light purr coming out of his chest. He was about 3 moon's old now, along with his sister, sparklekit. The two were apparently siblings to tawnykit and bramblekit, though some acted as if they weren't. The two other siblings were off resting near their mom, goldenflower.
"I wonder what it will be like as a leader," mew sparklekit, hitting the mossball at Thrushkit.
"It must be difficult, " replied thrushkit. The two of them played like this for a while until sparklekit got tired of there game.
"We should do something else," he softly mewed, not returning the moosball.
"Oww, this is fun though!" Disappointedly replied thrushkit. Just as they said that, the mid-day patrol returned from there patrol. They consisted of longtail, fireheart, frostfur and swiftpaw. Thrushkit purred at swiftpaws return, the tom normally liked to spend some time with the kits, seeing as they are his half-siblings. He saw his sisters get up and walk to them, a smile on their faces.
"How was your game?" Asked Sparklekit.
"Amazing, especially since I wasn't laying down being lazyyy," maliciously purred Thrushkit.
"Hey!" Angirly mewed bramblekit, "i was just tired..."
"Okay lazykit," purred thrushkit. Bramblekit gave him a glare before sitting at the entrance of the den. Thrushkit followed, looking around camp. He saw all the cats going their normal activities, fireheart sitting near the high rock. He couldn't notice where bluestar was. isn't she suppose to help around camp and give cats job as the leader? he thought, but didn't pay that much mind to it.
He notice Swiftpaw heading up to the nursery, a smile on his face.
"Hello," he purred, "what have yous been doing today?"
"Me and sparklekit were just playing mossball while tawnykit and bramblekit were lazying around" cheerfully replied the light brown tom.
"Bramblekit were you lazying around?" meowed swiftpaw.
"No! I was just... chilling with tawnykit," the brown tom mewed. Swiftpaw purred at heisreply, before longtail said something to swiftpaw from across camp.
"Sorry, have to go. See yas later!" He purred, getting up and running towards his mentor.
Thrushkit mewed a goodbye, a smile on his face.
"What should we do now?" He asked.

Chapter 2.
"How long do we have until we will become apprentices?" Whined bramblekit.
"You still have 2 moon's until you become one," replied goldenflower. It had felt like ages to the 4 kits, but it only had been a moon. Sparklekit was cheerfully walking around camp as she listened to bramblekit complain about it taking forever until they became apprentices, while also looking for someone to tell her a story or play with her.
She finally decided on going up to a group of three apprentice's-swiftpaw, brightpaw, and cloudpaw- who were chatting.
"Hello," she said, trying to make herself as big as the three apprentices.
"Oh look, it's Sparklepaw," mewed swiftpaw, turning his attention to the kit. Sparklekit purred at being called by an apprentice name, especially by Swiftpaw.
"I've been training hard!" She purred back. The three of them chuckled.
"I'm sure you have," purred brightpaw.
"Can I shows you?" She excitedly purred.
"Sure," purred Brightpaw. Sparklekit tried to get into the best hunting crouch she could, before jumping at brightpaw, trying to at least knock her over. Sparklekits attempt was pretty poor, seeing as she was a kit, but brightpaw still rolled over, acting as if sparklekit manage to beat her. The orange and yellow kit jumped on top of her, acting as if she was pinging brightpaw down.
"See!" She proudly purred, "isn't it a great move!"
"It is," purred brightpaw, before nudging the kit off of her.
"Yous are so cool, I wish I was an apprentice, it must be so fun and interesting," purred sparklekit.
"We'll, it's also hard," mewed cloudpaw, "I sometimes wonder if I should go and become a kittypet,"
"Cloudpaw" Softly hissed swiftpaw, "don't make the kit think apprenticeship hard or scary!" Then, fireheart called both swiftpaw and cloudpaw over, probably for a patrol or training, leaving Brightpaw with Sparklekit.
"Why don't you get you siblings and we can play a game," Softly purred brightpaw, and smile on her face. Sparklekit let out a purr before running towards the nursery, a smile on her face. She noticed bramblekit and thrushkit talking in the corner and walk up to them.
"Wanna play with me and brightpaw?" She asked.
"Brightpaw," mewed thrushkit, "I'd like too!"
"I'm fine," mewed bramblekit, "I'm kinda tired," tawnykit noticed what was happening and walked up to them.
"Hey tawnykit wanna play with me, sparklekit and brightpaw?" Asked thrushkit.
"I'd loved too," purred tawnykit, walking with them out of the den.

Chapter 3
"May all cats who can hunt for themselves gather under the highrock for a Clan meeting!" Bluestars voice boomed through the camp. Thrushkit and sparklekit watched from the nursery, with curious eyes.
"Today I will be making 2 kits into Warriors," she mewed.
"But where's the kits?" Asked longtail, "there's no kits there,"
"Ohh, uh, I forgot to get them. Thrushkit and sparklekit, are yous there's?" Bluestar mewed. Thrushkit let out a gasp. I'm only 4 and a half moon's old! he thought. It seemed some cats agreed, with many murmurs and gasps in the crowds. 'This is like shadowclan' thrushkit heard swiftpaw blurt out.
The two kits awkwardly made there way through the crowd with the help of goldenflower.
"Now you may not know this, but these two are actually old enough. You see, they aren't Clan cats. Fireheart, longtail and whitestorm found them when going out on a hunting patrol, and after a talk with me, we just gave them to goldenflower along bramblekit and tawnykit, as they were only a few days old," she mewed, "so, thrushkit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as thrushpaw. Your mentor will be Sandstorm. I hope sandstorm will pass down all they know on to you," she mewed in nearly a single breath, turning to where sandstorm was in the crowd "sandstorm, you are ready to take on an apprentice. You have received excellent training from whitestorm, and you have shown yourself to be loyal and persistent. You will be the mentor of thrushpaw, and I expect you to pass on all you know to thrushpaw,"
She stopped, and turned to sandstorm, who walked up to thrushpaw and touched noses with him, his excitement eminent in his eyes.
"Sparklekit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as sparklepaw. ill be personally mentoring you," bluestar purred, and for a bit was like her old self. Thrushpaw saw Sparklepaw eyes lit up at being told she was to be mentored by bluestar herself, and eagerly walked up to the blue she cat and touched noses, a purr escaping her body, while he had a pang of jealousy that her sister was being mentored by their own leader. After that, most cats started chanting 'thrushpaw! Sparklepaw!', but thrushpaw noticed some weren't, like swiftpaw or darkstripe, who glared at bluestar.
"Meeting dismissed," mewed bluestar, leaping down and going back into her den.
Thrushpaw ran up to sparklepaw, purring.
"I can't believe we're apprentices already!" He purred.
"I know! Now we get to be like swiftpaw and all the other apprentices!" Purred sparklepaw.
"Also, how lucky is it to be apprenticed by the leader herself!" He purred to her, "I'm jealous,"
"Well, I'm going to see what bluestar is up to and what we're going to do first today, see ya!" Cheerfully mewed sparklepaw. Thrushpaw gave a purr to Sparklepaw, before going up to sandstorm.
"What are we doing first?" Asked the brown Apprentice.
"Explore the territory. If you wanted, I could ask bluestar if she and sparklepaw will come along," she mewed.
"Yeah!" Purred thrushpaw, "ask bluestar,"
"Stay here," mewed sandstorm, walking towards the leader den. She ended up coming out with bluestar and sparklepaw, sparklepaw with a smile on her face and bluestar without a single hint of emotion on her face. The four left camp together, for sparklepaws and thrushpaws first day as apprentices.

Chapter 4.
"Past this thunderpath is shadow clan territory," explained sandstorm "they are our main enemy and have had some awful leaders recently, like brokenstar or tigerstar. Also, I don't recommend spending long here on your own as tigerstar and most of shadowclan will normally attack on sight,"
Bluestar nodded. "They are all traitors," she hissed, "especially tigerstar,"
"Well then let's just get away before a patrol finds us," mewed sandstorm. The four turned around and left the shadowclan border. They had gone by the other borders, and the sunning rocks, and all they need to go by was their border next to the kittypets.
It took a little for them to arrive, and then quickly noticed a small brown cat wandering close to there border.
"Hey!" Hissed sandstorm, "don't wander onto our territory, "
The kittypet jumped up, her eyes full of fear, "sorry," she sheepishly mewed, "i didn't mean to,"
"It's alright," mewed sandstorm. "Who are you?"
"I-im hattie," she mewed. "Who are you?"
"Sandstorm, " thrushpaw walked up next to sandstorm, and saw hatties eyes lit up before running off back to the houses.
"Strange encounter, " mewed bluestar, "we should head back now,"
"Yeah!" Purred thrushpaw, turning towards camp. The sun was starting to head down, casting shadows. Bluestar looked tense, ready to defend herself at any time. It wasn't long until thrushpaw saw the entrance to camp, and he let out a paw.
"Today's been tiring, with so much walked," he mewed. The three reached and enter camp, with bluestar immediately heading to her den.
"Hey," mewed sparklepaw, "let's check out the apprentice den!" The two walked towards the den, before thrushpaw stopped.
"Should I get us something to eat?" Asked thrushpaw.
"Yes!" Purred sparklepaw.
"Okay," purred thrushpaw, walking off towards the prey pile. He got a plump mouse for him and sparklepaw to eat, and returned quite quickly, and then they both entered the den. He immediately spotted swiftpaw and brightpaw talking, and a grey tom laying down in the corner of the den.
"Who is he?" Asked sparklepaw.
"Probably ashpaw," mewed thrushpaw. The tom noticed them and got up and walked over to them.
"Are yous sparklepaw and thrushpaw, the two new apprentices?" He asked.
"Yeah, and you are ashpaw, right?" Asked thrushpaw. He saw the tom chuckled a little.
"Yes I am," ashpaw mewed. He then walked back to his spot.
"We'll that was strange," mewed thrushpaw. He then walked up towards where swiftpaw and brightpaw were, a soft smile on his face.
"Hello brightpaw and swiftpaw," purred thrushpaw.
"Hey thrushpaw," replied brightpaw, while swiftpaw ignored him.
"Swiftpaw?" Mewed thrushpaw.
"Sorry, I don't talk to non-clan born cats," he coldly mewed. Thrushpaw took a step back, shocked at what he said.
"W-why?" He mewed. Swiftpaw just ignored him.
"Swiftpaw! Don't be so mean! Your deputy was literally a kittypat, so why treat thrushpaw differently" brightpaw softly mewed.
"Because I have to respect fireheart, while thrushpaw is a newbie who shouldnt have been taking in," mewed swiftpaw, getting up and walking away.
"Sorry thrushpaw, I don't know why he acts like that. He did the same thing to cloudpaw," Softly mewed brightpaw, getting up and following swiftpaw. Thrushpaw walked away kinda sad, before arriving back to sparklepaw.
"What happened?" She asked.
"Swiftpaw refused to talk to me as I don't have Clan blood, " Softly mewed thrushpaw.
"Surely not," mewed sparklepaw "he always played with us as apprentices," mewed sparklepaw.
"We'll he didn't known then," mewed thrushpaw, "but anyways, I think he'll get over it,"
"Hopefully," replied sparklepaw. The two of them, who were eventually joined by ashpaw, talked for the rest of the day. When it became late, thrushpaw and sparklepaw picked two dens next to one of the walls, not near any other of the apprentices.
i hope swiftpaw won't hate me for long thought thrushpaw, before falling into a short sleep.

Chapter 5.
"May all cats who are old enough to hunt by themselves gather under the high rock for a Clan meeting!" Bluestars voice echoed through the camp. It had been a few days after both sparklepaw and thrushpaw had been apprenticed, and the blue leader had seemed to gotten a little better since then.
"Obviously we have a gathering later today, so I'll like to say who will be coming. Firstly, I'll be coming, along with fireheart. Alongside us two will be Sandstorm, darkstripe, longtail, dustpelt, willowpelt, swiftpaw, brightpaw, sparklepaw and thrushpaw." She mewed, "meeting dismissed,"
Sparklepaw jumped with excitement. I'm going to a gathering already! she thought. Thrushpaw was immediately next to her, a smile on his face.
"I can't believe we're already going to a gathering!" He purred.
"I know!" Replied sparklepaw.
The rest of the day went like a blurr for sparklepaw. Bluestar had called the meeting early in the morning, giving cats time to prepare. Sparklepaw went to do some battle training with bluestar, longtail and swiftpaw (who wasn't happy). While thrushpaw went into the forest with sandstorm for some hunting training. Soon the sun was setting and cats were getting ready for the Gathering.
"Brightpaw! Brightpaw!" Mewed sparklepaw "what's it like at a gathering,"
"Ah, it's quite interesting, it's one of few times you can talk with cats from other Clan's, and we also get updates on other Clan," she purred.
"Cool!" Purred sparklepaw, a smile on her face.
Eventually bluestar started to gather all the cats into the exit ready to leave, before leading them towards four trees. Sparklepaw and thrushpaw walked next to each other, near brightpaw and swiftpaw, the latter of which speading up trying to get away from the two.
"How many times have you been to a gathering?" Asked sparklepaw.
"This is my third time," mewed brightpaw. Sparklepaw gave a purr signaling she heard her. It didn't take long for them to arrive, with them being the second to arrive as riverclan were already there. The cats went towards there own group. Sparklepaw noticed bluestar go off towards what she assumed was the riverclan leader, and dustpelt, longtail and darkstripe head off towards some senior river Clan warriors. The rest of the cats waited. Eventually windclan arrive, with a decent number of warriors. She saw a sleek black and white tom head towards where bluestsr and the river Clan leader was, so she knew he was probably their leader.
"Thrushpaw, should we join a group of cats, maybe some apprentices?" She asked.
"Hmm, maybe, what about them?" Mewed thrushpaw, pointing his tail towards a brown tom and a black and white she cat, both of which seemed a bit nervous and was their size, "this seems like their first gathering too,"
"Sure," purred sparklepaw, walking with thrushpaw towards them.
"Hello," Softly mewed thrushpaw, "is this your first gathering too?" He asked.
"Yes," mewed the black and white she cat, "this is mine and gorsepaws first gathering. It's so weird,"
"I know," purred thrushpaw, "I'm thrushpaw, and this is my sister, sparklepaw," he pointed his tail towards the orange and yellow she cat, "what's your name?" He asked.
"I'm starrypaw," she mewed, "I was apprenticed about 2 weeks ago,"
"I was apprenticed a moon ago, but missed the other gathering I could've gone to," mewed gorsepaw, joining into the conversation. The four chatted for while, with thrushpaw and sparklepaw asking innocent questions about how it's was like in windclan, and gorsepaw and starrypaw happily answering them. Finally, shadowclan arrived, with an alarming amount of cats. A massive brown tom walked through the crowd towards the leader, with some cats quickly moving out the way. Without a word he stepped onto a part of the tree before yowling, signalling for the cats to gather.
"Oh, I guess it's time to go back to our Clan's. Good bye!" Purred sparklepaw. Both wind Clan cats mewed a bye back. Sparklepaw sat next to thrushpaw and brightpaw, who told them to be quiet when the leaders speak.
"Firstly, I'll like to congratulate bluestar for deciding to lead her Clan again and not leave it up to her kittypet deputy," mewed the brown tom. Bluestars fur bristled, and fireheart looked tense, clearly not having a good history with the tom.
"Life has been amazing in shadowclan. The prey has been plentiful, and we even got a new apprentice called applepaw, but they aren't here at the Gathering right now." The brown toms voice boomed around the clearing. He signaled towards the riverclan leader who sat next ot him.
"Life has also been well in riverclan. Prey has been plentiful and over all just great," he mewed, before signalling towards bluestar.
"Firstly, I'll like to say we have gotten two new apprentices in thunderclan. They are thrushpaw and sparklepaw," the two of them stood up proudly, looking at all the faces of the cats in the clearing. "Prey has came back with the start of new-leaf, and thunderclan overall has been great," mewed bluestar, before signaling towards the black and white tom. "How has it been in windclan, tallstar?"
"We've also gotten two new apprentices. Gorsepaw, who was apprenticed last moon and didn't attend the last gathering, and starrypaw," sparklepaw saw the two apprentices stand up nervously, "prey has also been plentiful this new leaf, and overall we also been well. Meeting dismissed," mewed tallstar.
The cats started going their separate ways, with sparklepaw immediately asked brightpaw who the shadowclan leader was.
"Tigerstar," she mewed, "I'm sure you've heard of him,".

Chapter 6.
Thrushpaw woke in a completely different place. It consisted of a dark, almost hellish forest, the ground wet and muddy, the trees dead and falling. He looked around, completely confused on where he was.
"Hello, little kitty," mewed a she cat somewhere near him.
"Where am I!?" franticly mewed thrushpaw.
"Don't worry thrushpaw, you might be safe here," mewed the she cat, walking out in front of the brown tom. She was a tortoiseshell and white fluffy cat, though her pelt ragged.
"Wait... are you... mapleshade?" He guessed, "The one that went crazy after killing her kits?" The she cat gave him a hiss for his last line.
"Well i am mapleshade," she mewed, "and no, that's not the story at all!" She added.
"Well that's what goldenflower said," replied thrushpaw.
"Well she must be mouse-brained! I didn't cause any of my kits death. You see, my kits were mine and a riverclan toms kits. But i was from thunderclan. Now every thing was going fine until this cat named ravenwing came out and guessed they were half-clan. This caused those fox-heart cats to kick both me and my kits out, who didnt deserve it and didnt chose their father! So, I started to head over to riverclan, as they were where my mate was, so I figured that they would accept me. But a stormed happened and killed my kits in a river. Then, the tom refused to let me in cause I killed his kits and I had broken the code, which he also did! So, I decided to get my revenge." She explained angirly. "I firstly went after the tom that outed me, which was easy as he was a medicine cat. Then I went after this cat frecklewish who promised to help me raise the kits as they thought it was birchfalls, then turned on me when the truth got out! I let a snake get her." She smilled as if it was normal.
"Finally, I went for reedshine, the one that allowed appledusk to stay in riverclan and became his mate. I manage to find her and went to end her, but appledusk blocked me and I accidentally hit him instead. So, his apprentice, who was perchpaw or something, got revenge and ended me. I expected to be in starclan as they told me to do what I did along with my kits too, but instead, I ended up here! Bet those fox-hearts didn't tell you that, did they?" Hissed mapleshade. Thushpaw took a step back, taking it all in.
"So thats the story," he manage to get out.
"Yeah," mewed mapleshade.
"Why did you need me to hear it?" Asked thrushpaw.
"See, you are also not fully thunderclan, or even of clan blood. So you kinda remind me of them. Also, seeing as you are a new apprentice and all, you wouldn't be as polluted of lies as most warriors," calmly replied mapleshade. "And i think you could help end appledusks bloodline,"
"Do what?" Thrushpaw shockingly mewed.
"You heard me right, there's still some cats related to him, and i want it all to end so I could at least be somewhat happy no cat is related to that fox-heart!" She hissed.
"Well i don't think that'll solve the problem," mewed thrushpaw, "they didn't do anything aside from like you said about your kits, they didn't choose their relatives, "
Mapleshade took a step back, taking a moment to think. She sighed, before taking a few steps towards the tom. "I guess you're right. Though how much rage I have at those cats, I mustn't do anything to their relatives. I mustn't go down to their level," she mewed, "but I don't have one request,"
"What is it?" Asked thrushpaw.
"For you to try and correct the Clan, and give out the truth, to also convince star Clan to take me in, seeing as I thought I was doing the right thing, and that you, help me gain control of this forest. In return, I'll show you tricks and train you moves the Clan's haven't seen in ages or never even seen. So, do you take the deal?" Her voice coldly asked.
Thrushpaw thought about it. On one hand, she is a highly dangerous cat who had been dead for ages, and also requested a lot. On the other, her story seemed quite real, and he felt bad for her, and he also gets some cool tricks and some new stuff to do. He got up, and decided to give his final verdict to the she cat.
"I will," he mewed, "I promise you,"
Thanks!" The she cat purred, before he woke up in a cold sweet, surrounded by nearly every apprentice.
"You were talking to someone in your sleep," His sister explained.
"Oh eh, sorry, it was a strange dream," thrushpaw explained.
"Well try to control it kittypet!" He heard swiftpaw hiss.
"Swiftpaw!" Mewed brightpaw, telling the tom off. He got up, and noticed ashpaw, who him and brightpaw were his closest friends so far, looking at him with a concern face.
"You okay?" He asked.
"Yes, yes I am" replied thrushpaw.

(Note, as the warrior cats wiki dosent state snowkits age when he died, I'll just say he's 3 and a half moon's old at this point)
Chapter 7.
Sparklepaw got into a hunting crouch, watching a squirrel who was scuffling around. In one swift jump she pinged it down and got the killing bite, a purr escaping the she cat.
"Good job," purred fireheart, who had to take her with cloudpaw as bluestar refused to train her that day.
"Thanks," purred sparklepaw. It was about sunhigh when she catched the squirrel. They continued the hunt, and she managed to catch two mouses and another squirrel. Cloudpaw manage to catch another mouse and a bird, while fireheart told them how to improve their tactics. Soon enough they headed back to camp, with a very successful hunt, even if it was new-leaf and prey would be plentiful. When they entered camp the only apprentices there was her brother, thrushpaw, and ashpaw. Her and cloudpaw walked up to them as fireheart went towards the leader den.
"Hello!" She purred. The two cats gave a mew of hello, and she sat down, cloudpaw sitting next to her.
"How was your hunt?" Asked ashpaw.
"Went very well! I got two mouses and two squirrels, and cloudpaw got a mouse and bird!" She purred. Ashpaw gave a chuckle.
"So you catched twice as much prey then a tom who will be nearing his warrior ceremony!" He purred, giving cloudpaw a playful nudge.
"Hey! I... I just didn't feel like getting that much, and gave her the chance to catch some!" He replied.
"Yeah sure..." purred ashpaw. The four chatted for while, before being joined by brightpaw, who had came back from training with swiftpaw, longtail and whitestorm.
Eventually sparklepaw heard a yowl that made her freeze. 'Hawk!' She heard a cat yowled, and her friends ran immediately into shelter, nearly joined by her, but she saw snowkit, who most cats thought had a hearing problem, still playing in the middle of the clearing. Without a thought she ran after the kit and picked him up, scraing the kitten. She ran to the closest den, but then felt talons on her back. She gave out a gasp and dropped snowkit, and felt her self being brought up into the sky. Had she just sacrificed herself for snowkit?
But then she suddenly felt the hawk drop her and screech in pain, and saw swiftpaw sinking his claws and mouth into the hawk, before letting it go and the hawk flying away. She got up, adrenaline helping her stay up, and ran over to the black and white tom, before jumping at him with a purr.
"You saved my life," she got out, before the pain from the hawk coming back to her, making her collapse.
"Where's cinderpelt?" Asked fireheart.
"I'm here!" She mewed limping out of the den, and noticed sparklepaw on the floor. She immediately limped over to her, and started examining her.
"Fireheart, get some cobwebs, swiftpaw get some chervile, and any other cat i can't see, get poppy seeds!" She mewed. Sparklepaw saw the black and white tom bound off towards the medicine den. He came back with the chervile, which cinderpelt applied onto the wound, then used the cobwebs that fireheart got onto the wound after she cleaned it. Finally sandstorm came back with poppy seeds, which cinderpelt gave to sparklepaw.
"Eat some, it'll soothe the pain," she softly mewed, "someone help me bring sparklepaw into the medicine den,"
Swiftpaw quickly volunteered, and they carried sparklepaw into the den, letting her rest onto one of the nests near the entrance. Swiftpaw left the den while cinderpelt stayed, quietly monitoring the orange-and-yellow she cat.
"Get some rest, it'll help you recover quicker," she mewed. In response sparklepaw closed her eyes and tried to get some much-needed rest. She woke to see speckletail standing above her, a smile on her face.
"I don't know if I can thank you enough for saving snowkit," she mewed, "What you did was so selfless, I'm sure you'll be one of the greatest warriors when you grow up," She gave sparklepaw a quick lick between her ears, before leaving the den. Sparklepaw purred, proud of herself for saving the deaf kit. A few minutes later she saw her brother, brightpaw and swiftpaw come into the den, thrushpaw being the first one next to her.
"Are you okay?" He franticly mewed. She chuckled at her brothers fear.
"I'm fine," she purred. Swiftpaw and brightpaw sat near her, the black and white tom being next to speak.
"I can't believe you did that," he softly mewed, before thinking for a moment, "i knew then that you weren't no traitor or scaredy cat," brightpaw purred at her friend, "I'm sorry for how i treated you," he mewed.
"It's alright," she purred, "You're the one that just saved my life!" She chuckled. Swiftpaw gave her a soft nuzzle in a apologetic way, and she purred st him. The 4 soon left the den as the sun went down, before cinderpelt walked up to her and checked on her.
"You'll need a few days to even be able to go out of the medicine den yet," she mewed as she examined sparklepaw "the talons went quite deep,"
"Oh," she Disappointedly mewed.
"It's alright though, when you recover you'll be seen as a hero!" Purred cinderpelt, "now, I recommend you get some sleep,"
Alright," mewed sparklepaw, noticing it was quite dark outside. She closed her eyes and she fell into a deep sleep, a soft smile on her face.

Chapter 8.
It had been a few days since Sparklepaw had save Snowkit, and thrushpaw was playing (well, trying to) with snowkit. It was very hard seeing as the kit barely even noticed him talk. Speckletail was with him, thinking off a way to talk to him.
"We need to find a way to communicate with him," mewed thrushpaw.
"I know. He sometimes reacts a little when bluestar or fireheart call Clan meeting, and that i can signal i got him prey or that he can play, but aside that he just dosent really react to anything," she said sternly.
"Hmm, I think the only way we can communicate with him is signalling to him. Due to his condition he lacks in sense of space or what's behind him, making him a easy target in combat. The only thing I can see him become is a medicine cat, or if he does become a warrior, a cat that stays back in camp to help defend. Because he won't even be able to beat a kittypet if he keeps up with this," he mewed.
"He could easily beat a kittypet!" Hissed speckletail, "and I bet he could sense the paw steps behind him, as that'll be one of the ways he'll be able to communicate!" She then signal something to kit, and he smilled.
"Hello," he mewed, though strangely as he never heard 'hello'.
"So he knows what signal for hello is?" Thrushpaw asked.
"Yes," mewed speckletail.
"Can you signal 'how are you?' To him?"
"No, I'm don't think so," she mewed. Thrushpaw then got a idea and got himself as close to the kits face as possible. "How are you!" He screamed. The kit reacted to it, and mewed a "s'all alright,". Speckletail let out a loud purr.
"He can hear!" She purred. "I need to tell fireheart this immediately!"
"What's going on here?" Mewed brackenfur, walking over to the three.
"Snowkit isn't fully deaf, but you have to be really loud to him for him to realize," purred thrushpaw.
"This is amazing!" The tom mewed, "make it easier to mentor him,"
"Wait, are you going to mentor him?" Asked thrushpaw, watching speckletail walk off towards fireheart.
"Yeah, I've requested to mentor him as i think he's special and I'm one of few cats that have been able to communicate to him," he purred.
"Fascinating, " replied thrushpaw.
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"Hey thrushpaw, your coming on a evening border patrol with me, sandstorm, brightpaw and ashpaw," mewed Darkstripe.
"Okay," purred thrushpaw. It was a few hours after he manage to learn that snowkit could just barely hear, and nothing else had happened. He had went with sandstorm for some battle training and chatted with ashpaw, but that was it. He eventually arrived after eating a mouse and the five set off. At the moment there wasn't that much tension aside from shadowclan, who's leader and some of their cats had betrayed or fought against ThunderClan before. Ever since bluestar went to her first gathering in moons she made sure their border was heavily monitored and patrols had to be 4 cats of over.
They first went by the riverclan border, which was a breeze as they hadn't tried to more the border or anything. Same with windclan, which was helped by their border being the smallest. They reached the shadowclan border, which was going well, until they bumped into a shadowclan patrol lead by tigerstar and 3 other cats. Thrushpaw and the other cats tensed, as Tigerstar neared the thunderpath.
"Oh look, it's kittypet Clan!" He hissed, "you're lucky there's a thunderpath in our way or i would've attacked yous, but it'll only cause a few seconds delay,"
Sandstorm looked in confusion before she saw the rest of the patrol attacking them from beside. Thrushpaw immediately became alert and knew this was a losing battle, because they had 3 apprentices while the other patrol only had a older apprentice, the rest being warriors or higher up of authority. Immediately he saw a tom ping sandstorm down, which caused thrushpaw to attack the tom to save his mentor. The cat, not expecting this, fell off easily.
"Thrushpaw," she mewed, "run back to camp and try to gather as many cats as possible, ".
Thushpaw nodded before turning and running back to camp as fast as he could, fear in his blood. It felt like forever before he got to camp, wheezing from pushing his body too much. "Fireheart!" He mewed, "need warriors, shadowclan attack," he got out as he collapsed. He saw swiftpaw immediately volunteer, along with some other cats. Thrushpaw got up asking if he should join, but fireheart just said no before running off with some warriors and apprentices. Thushpaw stayed in camp and looked around. Seeing as he had nothing to do he went towards the nursery den and found a scared bramblekit and tawnykit. He found himself rarely play or spend time with his foster siblings, so he spent the time trying to make them less scared and to entertain them. It felt like forever before fireheart came into camp, tired himself.
"Cinderpelt, we won the battle, but some cats are really injured. You and thrushpaw shall come, with thrushpaw being back up if they attack again," he mewed.
Thrushpaw, having heard firestar, mewed a goodbye before joining the two and going to the battle field.
"Thrushpaw, I just need you to look out, as if they do attack again you can warn us, we can't afford them attacking again, especially with the injuries," quickly mewed fireheart.
"Okay," replied thrushpaw, sitting down and scanning the surrounding area to see if any more cats were to attack. To his relief non ever arrived, but he then heard some awful news.
"I'm sad to say both mousefur and thornpaw have been killed, and that sandstorm and ashpaw are in very bad condition," he mewed, "all these have been caused by tigerstar, according to most cats," he stopped and saw the faces of anger and sadness. "We need volunteers to bring them all back to camp," Swiftpaw, thrushpaw, darkstripe (who had somehow came out without a scratch) fireheart and cinderpelt carried the four cats back to camp, surrounded by the other cats. They quickly entered camp, with sandstorm and ashpaw placed immediately in the medicine den, and thornpaw and mousefur both placed in the middle camp, allowing cats to mourn.
Thrushpaw watched, and instead of sadness, he only felt anger. Tigerstar had killed two of their own and nearly killed another two, for what seemed no reason. ill get revange, thrushpaw thought, to get rid of this monster...

Chapter 9.
Swiftpaw woke up very early, earlier then he normally does. It had been a week since the battle and two weeks since sparklepaws injury, who the latter he felt bad for not treating her and thrushpaw as like any other Clan member. He decided to go for a wonder around camp and walked out, noticing longtail, who was guarding the Clan entrance, and dustpelt, who was laying down, munching on a mouse. He decided to go and grab a bird out the pile, and started to eat it, savouring the taste as he'll only get one other meal. Soon enough he saw brightpaw, along with some other cats walk out of the dens.
"Hey brightpaw!" Purred Swiftpaw.
"Hii swiftpaw," replied brightpaw, "what are you doing up so early?"
"I just woke up early, I guess," mewed swiftpaw. Brightpaw chuckled.
"Okay," she purred, settling down next to her friend.
"Want the rest of this mouse?" Asked swiftpaw, pushing it towards brightpaw.
"Yeah sure," replied brightpaw, grabbing it into her mouth before starting to eat the rest of it. The two layed there for a while, chatting, before eventually longtail called swiftpaw over.
"Oh, longtail wants me." He Disappointedly mewed, "goodbye,"
"Bye swiftpaw," mewed brightpaw, watching the black and white tom get up, before walking over towards his mentor.
"Hello longtail," respectfully mewed swiftpaw, "what are we doing today?"
"I was thinking of just revising, as you are nearing your warrior ceremony, " he explained. Swiftpaw let a smile, excitement for when he became a warrior.
"Anything to become a warrior," he mewed. Longtail, with a flick of this tail to indicate for swiftpaw to follow, started to head towards the training hollow. They quickly arrive, and were the only ones there.
"Firstly, just take me on in a one on one," mewed longtail. The two started circling each other, swiftpaw paying as much attention to longtail as possible. After a little bit, he faked going for the tom, going for longtail before changing directions away from him, confusing longtail, and swiftpaw turned and jumped at longtail, trying to take advantage of longtail in his confused state. He manage to ping longtail off, who immediately went limp, trying to get swiftpaw to get off, but the apprentice wouldn't budge. After some resistance, longtail mewed for swiftpaw to get off of him.
"Impressive, " he mewed, "I've never seen a cat do a fake. This might be a new move to teach future cats,"
"Amazing!" Purred swiftpaw, who was proud of himself. The two spent a long time practicing, eventually joined by fireheart and cloudpaw. After a while longtail and fireheart signalled for it to end and give their final verdict.
"Swiftpaw, i think you are fit to become a warrior. I'll be asking bluestar to possible prepare a final assessment, which you'll probably easily beat, and a warrior ceremony. I'm proud of you," purred longtail. Fireheart said that cloudpaw probably only needed a moon more of training before he became a warrior. Swiftpaw purred at the news, excited to become a warrior. The four head back to the main clearing and swiftpaw was told he would have the rest of the day off, along with cloudpaw. Immediately he looked for brightpaw in camp, and after realizing she wasn't there, went to join thrushpaw, who was talking to ashpaw (who had gotten a lot better since to fight) near the edge of camp.
"Hello," he purred.
"Hey swiftpaw," replied thrushpaw, "how was your training?"
"Amazing, longtail said I'm near to becoming a warrior. He said he'll sort it out with bluestar," purred swiftpaw.
"Congrats!" Purred thrushpaw, "i wonder what your warrior name will be. Maybe swiftstripe, or swifttail, or maybe swiftsight!"
"I hope it's cool," replied swiftpaw, laying down. The four of them chatted through most of the remainder of the day, and eventually swiftpaw noticed brightpaw (along with whitestorm) enter camp as it started to get dark. A smile appeared on swiftpaws face, and he got up and walked over to her.
"Hey brightpaw," he purred.
"Hello swiftpaw," she purred.
"What did you do and how was it?" Asked swiftpaw.
"Me and whitestorm did some fighting training, he says ill be nearing becoming a warrior!" She exclaimed.
"That's what I was told by longtail! Maybe we will become warriors together! Imagine, me and you, looking up at bluestar as she says our new names! It'll be amazing," he purred.
"It'll be lovely," she purred. Then swiftpaw got an idea.
"Later, do you want to sneak out with me?" He whispered.
"But, we aren't allowed to, apprentices need at least one warrior with them for them to leave camp!" She whispered back.
"Come on, no one will know. And we'll have some time without no one bothering us," replied swiftpaw. Brightpaw sighed.
"Okay, but if anyone notices, you'll be the one I'll blame. Okay?" She replied.
"Yes," he purred, "okay,"
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"Race you to sunning rocks!" Purred swiftpaw when they were far enough from camp, running quite quickly, but not so fast as to give brightpaw a chance.
"Come back here you rascal!" Tease brightpaw, trying to catch up with the tom. The two quickly arrived at sunning rocks, and collapsed, trying to regain their breath.
"I forgot you were so fast," chuckle brightpaw.
"Same with you. You nearly beat me here even when I had a head start," replied swiftpaw.
Brightpaw got up and looked over to riverclans side of the river. "We still control sunning rocks, right?" She asked.
"I think so, " replied swiftpaw, going on top of one and laying down. "I wonder what it's like living in riverclan,"
"Yuck, probably sucks. Like they have to eat fish and are surrounded by muddy land," replied brightpaw, laying next to swiftpaw.
"And they don't have that many cats!" Purred swiftpaw, "like we've got triple the cats, " brightpaw chuckled, looking over towards the riverclan side of the river. The two monitor it, not saying a thing. Swiftpaw got up, and walked up towards the river.
"What are you doing?" Asked brightpaw.
"Come here and I'll show you," purred swiftpaw. Brightpaw walked over, before swiftpaw jumped into the river, trying to splash as much water at his friends as possible.
"I've shoulda known!" She chuckled, before jumping into the river after him. "Take... this!" She mewed, trying to splash as much water at the tom. He tried to dodge it but still got hit with some of the wave.
"Darn it!" He purred, splashing water back at brightpaw. Brightpaw simply ducked under the water, only getting hit with the wave from swiftpaw hitting the water.
"Two can do!" He purred, ducking under water and swimming over to brightpaw. He playfully swipped at her, which didn't even come close to her due to the water. Brightpaw dived at Swiftpaw, shocking the tom. She pushed him a little back, before popping her head over the water to breath. Swiftpaw did the same, water dripping from his fur.
"Isn't this fun," he purred, "I'm bet you're glad you said yes to my offer,"
Brightpaw gave a nod, "i do," she purred, "It's something else to do for once,". The two continued to play in river, purring and chuckling. Eventually after moonhigh they got back onto land. Brightpaw immediately shaked to get the water off of her, but swiftpaw purposely waited, before then shaking water onto brightpaw.
"Hey!" She mewed, "dare you," she added, before shaking the rest of the water off of her.
"I think we should head back now," mewed swiftpaw, "it's past moonhigh,"
"Okay," Disappointedly replied brightpaw. The two walked back to camp, tails intertwined and fur brushing each other, then sneaking into camp.
"That was nice," purred brightpaw, "should we do it tomorrow?"
"Yes," purred swiftpaw, giving her a nuzzle, "we should,"

Chapter 10.
The next few days would go by without anything major. Thrushpaw days would normally him waking up, talking to his friends (which normally were ashpaw, brightpaw and swiftpaw) or talk to his sister, who was nearing fully recovered. Then he would go out training with whitestorm as sandstorm was still recovering from her injury, head back, eat, chill and then sleep. It had been nearly a moon since he was apprenticed.
Sometimes he would find himself in the dark forest, with mapleshade and sometimes brokenstar (though he much rather preferred mapleshade as she was kinder and easily more likeable then brokenstar) but instead of him being in the dark forest, he was in random part of the forest, near snake rocks.
"Mapleshade? Brokenstar? Is this like some game or something?" He mewed, but no one responded. Then, he heard something that he could recognise, but wasn't said by a cat.
"Pack, pack, kill kill," it barked. Thrushpaw immediately recognised it. Dogs!
He turned towards the source of the sound, and saw a black and white tom, and a orange and white she cat, against 4 big dogs. Thrushpaw stood still, in shock, as one of the dogs went for the tom, and then he Woking up by ashfur, who seemed to be the only one up.
"What was that?" He asked.
"Dogs," replied thrushpaw.
"What do you mean dogs?" He asked.
"Well I was in a forest and somehow heard some dog say 'pack, pack, kill, kill' and then saw a black and white tom and an orange and white she cat trying the fight them, and then on went for the black and white tom and I... woke up,"
"Black and white tom and orange and white she cat? Don't you think it could be brightpaw and swiftpaw," he mewed. Thrushpaw froze.
"Hasn't there been reports of the smell of dogs near sunning rocks? In the dream I was there at sunning rocks," replied thrushpaw.
"We'll have to tell cinderpelt when she wakes up," mewed ashpaw, "it's so early it's still dark!"
"Like I thought it was the middle of the day!" Sarcastically purred thrushpaw, laying back down in his nest. Ashpaw went back to his nest, and thrushpaw fell into a short sleep.
He woke up to Bluestar calling a Clan meeting. 'How long did i sleep for?' He thought getting up. He gave a sigh of relief to see all the other apprentices sleepily waking up. Thrushpaw walked out and sat next to sparklepaw, who had nearly recovered by then, and looked at Bluestar. Soon enough he saw swiftpaw sitting at the front, excited.
"Is he becoming a warrior?" Asked thrushpaw to sparklepaw.
"Surely," sparklepaw mewed, "he's more then ready," then bluestar yowled for the cats to quieten.
"Today, I'll be making a apprentice to a warrior," she coldly mewed. "Cloudpaw, do you promise to defend and fight for the clan with your life?"
Cloudpaw walked up, having not expected to become a warrior that day, "eh, I don't," he mewed.
"Okay, from this day on, you'll be known as cloudtail," she mewed.
"Am I becoming a warrior?" Asked swiftpaw.
"No!" She hissed, "traitors don't ever deserve to become warriors ever!" Swiftpaw, along with the rest of the Clan, looked on in shock.
"I ain't a traitor!" Replied swiftpaw, "I deserve to be warrior, brightpaw and ashpaw too. We've been training long enough,"
"Shut up, traitor! Most of yous can't be trusted, and all yous foolishly follow star Clan. Meeting dismissed, " she hissed, stepping down and entering her den. Thrushpaw saw swiftpaw seething with anger.
"How could she do this!" He hissed. "I've gave my life for this Clan, and then I'm labelled as a traitor?" Thrushpaw and sparklepaw walked over to the tom, with brightpaw and longtail next to him.
"I'll try to talk to bluestar about this. I don't get what has happened to her," mewed longtail, walking off towards her den.
"Disgrace," swiftpaw hissed, "She's foxbrained!"
"Aight calm down swiftpaw, I'm sure she'll come to her senses soon. Remember last moon when she looked like herself? Maybes she just in a state of deniel after all this stuff," mewed sparklepaw.
"She's leader for star Clan sake! She shouldn't be acting like this!" Replied swiftpaw.
"Why don't you go and get some rest, to get your mind off of this. I'm sure longtail won't be doing any training with you today," mewed brightpaw in a soft, reassuring tone.
"Okay," mewed swiftpaw, getting up and walking towards the den, who was quickly followed by brightpaw.
"I can't believe bluestar has done this," mewed sparklepaw, "they deserve to be warriors,"
"Well it's her choice," mewed ashpaw, walking up to them, "i could wait 100 moons to become a warrior, easily. She only has like one life anyways, soon enough fireheart will become leader,"
"Well I bet swiftpaw can't wait," replied sparklepaw, "just look at his reaction. Anyways, imma get something to eat, I don't want to spend all day talking about this," she mewed, getting up and going towards the prey pile. Thrushpaw watched as longtail head out of bluestars den angirly and immediately heading towards the apprentice den.
'She seemed so much better last moon' thought thrushpaw, also getting something to eat. But he stopped mid-way, and realised the dream he had. It wasn't no normal nightmare, it was a sign, and that swiftpaw and brightpaw would go to fight the dogs, probably in revange or to prove themselves.
"Thrushpaw, are you okay?" Mewed ashpaw, stopping next to him.
"No," he truthfully mewed, "I think swiftpaw and brightpaw are going to get themselves seriously hurt,"

(Note, as to add personality to the characters, this chapter will be in ashpaws pov. He is quite the interesting character and definitely will play a huge part, maybe not in this arc, but the next few)
Chapter 11.
"Hey sparklepaw!" Purred ashpaw as he returned from hunting. It had been a few days since bluestar had only made cloudtail a warrior, and swiftpaw was still outraged. Ashpaw on the other hand didn't care that much, as the longer he was an apprentice the more time he could spend with his friends.
"Hi ashpaw," replied sparklepaw.
"Do you want something from the fresh kill pile? I just hunted and I'm sure the cats won't miss a mouse or two," purred the grey tom.
"Yes please," purred sparklepaw. Ashpaw gave a nod before heading off towards the prey pile. He got a plump vole and returned to sparklepaw, and gave her the prey first and then sitting next to her.
"Here you go," he mewed.
"Thanks!" Purred sparklepaw. She started happily eating the mouse while ashpaw just looked around the camp. He noticed that a lot of cats were just lazing around, seeing as they didn't need to do anything. Bluestar had re-entered her depression and barely left her den, and only to train sparklepaw, who she said was like a second fireheart.
"I don't get how bluestar has become like this," blurted out sparklepaw.
"Well it might be due to tigerstar, he was her deputy before being found out as evil, and thanks to some other stuff," replied ashpaw.
"Intresting," mewed sparklepaw. Soon enough they were joined by Thrushpaw, who had returned from battle training with sandstorm.
"Hello, " he mewed.
"Hey thrushpaw, how was training?" Asked sparklepaw.
"It was fine," purred back thrushpaw.
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The next day, ashpaw was out on patrol with longtail, dustpelt, fireheart and willowpelt. They were going next the shadowclan border and noticed a lot of half eating prey with shadowclan scent, and they had push the border into thunderclan territory.
"How dare they!" Hissed dustpelt, "we need to attack them!"
"We can't," replied fireheart, "their goal is to anger us, and take advantage of it. We will bring it up next gathering,"
"Fine," mewed dustpelt, "but we can't let them get away with this,"
Ashpaw listened. He desperately wanted to fight shadow clan, the thrill of a fight and defeating their enemies would be amazing. But, he had to follow his deputy orders, or practically leader at this point.
"Aight, we will check the kittypet area before heading back," mewed fireheart, tuning and leading the patrol towards the houses. Ashpaw had only been there twice, both being without incident. They neared the area, and as they went past a certain house, they heard a kittypet mew 'hey fireheart'.
"Who was that?" Asked longtail.
Ashpaw heared fireheart mutter 'mouse-dung' before saying.
"That's my sister, princess, the mother of cloudtail, I sometimes meet her," he mewed before turning towards the she cat, "not the time,' he mewed.
"You've been meeting with a kittypet all this time?" Hissed longtail, "i thought you stopped after getting cloudtail, realizing your betraying your Clan. Can't believe bluestar made you deputy,"
Fireheart shrank a little into his pelt at longtail, before replying "I just can't leave her alone, she's my sister!"
"Just ask her to join Thunderclan as we lovveeee kittypets," he sarcastically growled, "or go back to where you came from and become a kittypet again,"
The two went back and fourth, with longtail eventually swearing to tell bluestar of his betrayal. They soon were heading back to camp, fireheart holding his head down slightly while longtail looked angered. Ashpaw found it all amusing. Soon enough they returned to camp, with longtail taking no time to complain about firehearts 'betrayal' to Bluestar. Ashpaw spotted sparklepaw laying alone looking right at swiftpaw, so he decided to greet her.
"Hey sparklepaw," he purred, sitting down next to her. She jumped a little.
"Oh, hey ashpaw," she softly mewed.
"How have you been?" He asked softly, a soft smile on his face.
"I've been fine," she mewed, "how about you?"
"Great!" he replied. The two layed there, watching their clan mates going on there usually business. Ashpaw found himself slightly leaning into sparklepaw, liking her company.
"I wonder what's it like being a warrior," he mewed.
"Must be amazing!" Chuckled sparklepaw, "not having to wake up early, having a unique suffix, and being allowed to go out when you want!" She said, her eyes showing her longing to be a warrior.
"Probably," purred ashpaw, chuckling at her enthusiasm.

Chapter 12.
"May all cats old enough to hunt their own prey gather under the highrock for a Clan meeting!" Firehearts voice boomed around camp, making sparklepaw jump. It was sun high and she had shortly came back from training with fireheart, seeing as bluestar was once again staying in her nest most of the time. She got up and sat next to ashpaw and thrushpaw. She saw a white kit and a dark grey kit sitting near the highrock, clearly being told before hand they were to be apprenticed.
"Today, with permission for bluestar, will be making two more kits into apprentices. Snowkit, may you step up?" Mewed fireheart.
Sparklepaw purred proudly as she saw the kit she had nearly sacrificed herself for step up, having realised fireheart was talking to him after a nudge from his sister.
"Snowkit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as snowpaw. Your mentor will be Brackenfur. I hope brackenfur will pass down all they know on to you" purred fireheart.
Sparklepaw saw brackenfur smiling happily at snowpaw being apprenticed to him, having showed interest to the snowpaw due to his hearing problems.
"Now brackenfur, I need you to understand that training snowpaw won't be so easy. I know the reason you wanted him to be apprenticed to you was due to his deafness, but even with all the time in the world to prepare for him it still won't be easy. Don't be afraid to ask for help, I know the apprentices, I and speckletail would gladly help you," mewed fireheart sternly to brackenfur.
"I understand," replied brackenfur.
Soon snowpaws sister, mistlekit (she is a real cat, she had white cough but got well alongside swiftpaw, but never 'died', so im assumed she was forgotten) was apprenticed to fireheart herself.
'Snowpaw, Mistlepaw!' Sparklepaw and the rest of the clan chanted.
"Meeting dismissed, " mewed the fire coloured tom, and most of the cats left, going back to their job. Sparklepaw immediately walked up to snowpaw.
"Congrats snowpaw!" She mewed loudly, while giving him a soft nudge. He let out a small smile after just barely hearing her.
"Thanks!" He replied. She did the same with Mistlepaw too, to which was much easier. Soon mistlepaw and snowpaw left, leaving sparklepaw with nothing to do.
"Hey sparklepaw, do you want to train with me and longtail? He wants to see my fighting techniques again so he could try to convince bluestar to make me a warrior," Softly mewed swiftpaw, walking up to her.
"Yes," she purred. Swiftpaw gave a little nod before heading towards the training grounds, followed behind by sparklepaw. As they neared the training grounds she sped up to walk beside him.
"Swiftpaw, just to let you know, if you want anyone to vent to or just need help, due to you being denied your warrior ceremony, I'll be here," Softly mewed sparklepaw. She saw swiftpaw give a little smile.
"Thanks," he softly purred, "i appreciate that,"
They arrived to see longtail sitting patiently.
"Hey sparklepaw," he mewed, "thanks for agreeing. Now I just want you to try and defend yourself from swiftpaws attack. I know you're still quite newly apprenticed, while swiftpaw is practically a warrior, but I still think you can do well,"
"Okay," she replied. Longtail then signalled for them to start sparring. The two circled each other, with sparklepaw trying to read swiftpaws movement. After a little swiftpaw went to jump at her, but stopped at the last second, causing her to try to get out of the way as quickly as possible. She fell over, and swiftpaw took advantage and swiftly pinged her do, not letting her have a chance of getting out of it.
"Well done swiftpaw," purred longtail. Swiftpaw smilled. The two would continued sparring, with sparklepaw rarely being able to win against the tom. Soon the sun started setting and both of them were quite tired.
"Good job, you two. We should head back now, it's getting late," he mewed. Sparklepaw started heading towards camp before she felt swiftpaw appear next to her.
"You did well, you know," he purred, "even though you lost nearly every one," he teased.
"Hey!" She chuckled, "I'm only like 2 moons into being an apprentice while you're at a warrior level,"
"Still," he purred. They entered camp and sparklepaw went to get some fresh kill, before joining her brother who was nearby.
"Hi thrushpaw!" She purred, sitting next to him.
"Hello sparklepaw," he replied, "how has your day been,"
"Ah, the usually, got to do some sparring with swiftpaw, while I bet you were lazing off!" She teased.
"Hey! I wasn't giving anything to do," sheepishly replied thrushpaw.
"Sure," she chuckled. The two chatted through the evening about their possible future warrior names, the dreams of being Thunder Clan's leader and whatnot. Soon enough it was fully dark and cats started heading to the dens to sleep.
"Good night," she purred to trushpaw.
"Good night," he replied.
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Sparklepaw was awoken by the side of a cat leaving their nest. She had falling into a light sleep despite training quite hard before heading to her nest. She noticed swiftpaw walking to the exit of the den, his movement stealthy and quiet. She got up after him and followed him towards the den exit. But she accidentally stepped on one of the unused nests, making a sound. Swiftpaw spun around and looked at her in the eye.
"Uh, hello?" He whispered, "why are you up so late?"
"You could say the same for you," she whispered, "you woke me up,"
"Oh, eh, sorry," he replied.
"Why are you up so late?" Asked the orange and white she cat.
"Er, I couldn't sleep," he mewed.
"So why were you heading outside?"
"I was going for a walk!"
"OK," Softly replied sparklepaw, walking up to next to him.
"Well, eh, do you wanna come with?" He asked, looking a little embarrassed. Sparklepaw purred.
"Sure," she replied. Swiftpaw gave a nod before starting to head towards a secret exit tucked near the medicine den, where the bramble barrier was thin and weak. They were quiet for a while, with swiftpaw steps light on the ground.
"Hey swiftpaw," mewed sparklepaw as she felt the start of rain coming, "are you okay?" The tom stopped in his tracks.
"No," he simply replied, sitting down near a tree. Sparklepaw sat next to him, her fur lightly brushing against his.
"I can't believe this is happening to me," he hissed out. "That I've been denied being a warrior for no good reason,"
Sparklepaw listened as swiftpaw hissed out his frustration, before he layed down, tired.
"It's okay swiftpaw," Softly mewed sparklepaw, laying down next to him, "you'll get through this,"
"Thank you," he said, "I feal much better,"

Chapter 13.
"Every cat who are old enough to hunt their own prey gather under the high rock for a Clan meeting!" Firehearts voice boomed around camp.
"Again?" Mewed thrushpaw, "this is like the 5th meeting this moon," Thrushpaw hearedhis sister chuckle a little his words.
"Ah, well it has been a little hectic recently, hasn't it?" She purred back. The siblings walked and sat down near the back of the gathered cats, joined by ashpaw and snowpaw.
"The gathering is set to happen today," Fireheart started, "So im here to state which cats I want to join me to represent thunderclan. Sadly, due to bluestars state, she won't be coming, meaning I'll act as out leader. Along with me will be dustpelt, sandstorm, willowpelt, mistlepaw, snowpaw, swiftpaw, thrushpaw and darkstripe."
Thrushpaw purred at being announced to go to his third gathering (another had happened but I never wrote about it). He heard Sparklepaw trying to get snowpaw to understand that he'll be going to his first gathering, which was a hassle.
"So im going to the gathering," mewed snowpaw, though it could barely be made out what he was saying. Sparklepaw nodded. Snowpaw smilled.
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Fireheart and the rest of the thunderclan cats entered the clearing where the gathering was to be hold. Thrushpaw noticed that wind Clan and river Clan were present, but shadowclan hadn't arrived yet. The cats went off to their groups, with thrushpaw (who was followed by snowpaw) finding starrypaw by herself.
"Hey starrypaw!" He purred. "Is gorsepaw here?"
"No," she mewed, "he wasn't picked to join us. I was thought,"
"Amazing," replied thrusnpaw.
"Who is he?" Asked starrypaw, pointing her tail towards snowpaw, who tilts his head in confusion with him being pointed at.
"Snowpaw, he's can barely hear," replied thrushpaw, "he was apprenticed a few days ago,"
"Interesting, " replied the black and white she cat. Just as they finished talking shadowclan walked into the clearing, with tigerstar walking proudly towards the centre. Then he gave a yowl for every cat to gather.
"Seems like we have to go back to our clan groups. Bye starrypaw!" Purred thrushpaw.
"Bye thrushpaw!" Replied starrypaw a bit Disappointedly. Thrushpaw turned and followed snowpaw towards thunderclans area.
"Shadowclan has been doing well," tigerstar started, "green leaf has treated us to some amazing prey," he stopped, before turning to fireheart. "How has thunderclan been, kittypet?"
"It's been fine," replied fireheart nonchalantly, trying to not let tigerstar get to his head, "prey has been well, and i can tell yous have had a lot of prey, by the fact we find half eating prey that stink of shadowclan in our territory, "
"Ah, thunderclan and their normal accusations. Is there any evidence of this," purred tigerstar.
"Well, if any of yous want, we could go by the shadowclan border and find some of said prey," replied fireheart.
"Can yous mouse-brains shut up," sharply mewed crookedstar, "we shouldn't be arguing during a gathering, "
Fireheart gave a nod, while tigerstar looked like he was about to claw the leader, but stopped himself.
"Riverclan has been well, there's more fish then ever and prey has been plentiful. How about you, tallstar?" Mewed Crookedstar.
"Windclan has been well. Not much to say aside from prey has been plentiful. Mee-" tallstar was cut off.
"I like to say we also have two new apprentices, tallstar." Softly mewer fireheart.
"Who are they?" He asked, "also hopefully they have better manners then you,"
"Sorry," fireheart sheepishly mewed, before turning to the gathered cats. "One is called snowpaw, who can barely hear, and the other is mistlepaw. Meeting dismissed, "
Thrushpaw got up, and stretched, ready to leave, but before that starrypaw walked up to him.
"Hey, can we quickly talk away from any of the cats?"
Her question confused him, but he still nodded, and followed her to a corner in the clearing.
"I got an idea, " she whispered, "instead of having to wait to full moon to meet again, what if we meet by the border every so often to play!"
Thrushpaw was a little shocked at her idea.
"But that's against the warrior code!" He whispered.
"Relax! They won't find out. Anyways, what could be harmful about playing?" Starrypaw whispered back.
Thrushpaw thought about. On one hand, it's wrong, and if he's found out he could get a pretty big punishment. On the other, he gets to meet on of his other Clan friends and have something else to do.
"Sure," he replied.
"Yes!" She purred, "meet me on the wind Clan border tomorrow moon-high, okay?"
"Okay," mewed thrushpaw, who got up, and after mewing a good bye to starrypaw quickly walked back to his group who were setting off.
"What took you so long?" Asked swiftpaw.
"Ah, nothing." Cooly replied thrushpaw. He saw a flicker of suspicion in swiftpaws eyes before he turned and started walking back to camp.
Damn this is so simerly to heatherpaws and lionpaws agreement to meet in secret.

Chapter 14.
It was the middle of the night in thunderclan camp. Sparklepaw was nestled in her nest sleeping peacefully, until she was woken up by some movement.
"Are you sure we should try to hunt whatever is eating the prey at sunning rocks?" She heard Brightpaw say. During the last moon or so there were reports of bones and remnants of prey with the same scent on them. Dog scent.
"I'm sure we'll be fine. We need to do this if we ever hope to become warriors," she heard swiftpaw mew.
"Okay," brightpaw mewed. Sparklepaw opened an eye and saw brightpaw getting up, then the two heading off. Sparklepaw got up.
"Where are they going?" Asked fernpaw, who seemed to have also gotten up due to the two older apprentice's.
"Sunningrocks to defeat whatevers eating the prey." Sparklepaw mewed. "Tell fireheart about them sneaking off. I'm going to follow them,"
"You sure?" Mewed fernpaw "you might get tangled up in their mission,"
"I'll be fine," Softly mewed sparklepaw. She had noticed that thrushpaw was missing from his nest too, but for now she was going to focus on swiftpaw and brightpaw. The two exited the den, before separating. Sparklepaw made her way through the secret exit and followed swiftpaws and brightpaws scent. Sparklepaw felt a chill go through her spine as she followed them. The night sky not providing any comfort, the knowing that this could go all so wrong. But thoughts of anything bad was pushed out her mind. Soon she could see them.
"Hey!" She softly mewed. They continued on. "Swiftpaw! Brightpaw!"
The two apprentices stopped.
"Why are you out here sparklepaw?" Mewed swiftpaw, a hint of anger in his voice.
"I noticed you two talking about trying to get rid of what's ever hunting the prey and then snuck out, so I followed yous. Fernpaws gone to tell fireheart. This-" she was cut off by swiftpaw.
"You mouse-dung!" He hissed, "why did you do this! We were going to take down whatever is hunting the prey in secret, then reveal it all to the Clan in the morning! Now fireheart knows and you'll probably find a way for us to mess up!"
Sparklepaw felt a pang of sadness at causing the black and white tom some anger, but she didn't let that show. He turned back towards sunning rocks.
"Come on brightpaw," he softly mewed. Sparklepaw felt a little jealous also at the way he treated brightpaw.
"Don't swiftpaw," she softly mewed, "it's most likely dogs! And three cats can't beat even one dog."
Swiftpaw turned again when they were next to sunning rocks.
"With all your begging and how loud you are i thought the every cat would be head wondering what is so loud!" He hissed.
"I'm just trying to keep you safe!" Wailed back sparklepaw.
"Your just trying to keep me an apprentice!"
"I'm looking for your safety"
"Looking for my downfall,"
They were cut off by a screech from brightpaw.
Sparklepaw saw three large doberman.
"Sh*t" she mewed. "Up that tree! Now!"
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Sparklepaw looked down at the dogs on the tree. Swiftpaw and brightpaw were next to her, but they were severely injured. Miraculously, sparklepaw was uninjured. What had happened was sparklepaw and brightpaw and gotten up the tree, but a dog went and got swiftpaw. Without hesitation both she cats had jumped down, with sparklepaw ending up attacking the dog while brightpaw tried to get swiftpaw back up the tree. She manage to get him up there but fell, and another dog went for her. Sparklepaw, who only had a scratch and a bit of her ear missing, defended brightpaw and scarred the dog a bit, before just managing to get the she cat up the branch.
She then saw a patrol of six cats. Fireheart, cloudtail, brackenfur, thrushpaw, fernpaw and willowpelt. She saw fireheart flinch at the sight of the dogs and some of the blood, before moving in slowly. After giving a signal to them, they all attacked the pack. Due to the sudden amount of cats attacking them everywhere, the pack fled quickly.
"Cloudtail, thrushpaw, and willowpelt, help sparklepaw get swiftpaw and brightpaw down. Fernpaw, go get cinderpelt, quick. We don't have that much time to spare. I'll look out in case the dogs return," she heard fireheart commanded.
Sparklepaw immediately went to help get swiftpaw down safely. Please survive sparklepaw mewed under her breath, giving a silent prayer to starclan as she, with thrushpaw, helped the severely injured black and white tom down to the ground.

Chapter 15.
Thrushpaw woke up to the news of the dog fight from Sparklepaw. Thrushpaw had expected it, from his dream of it, and hated himself a little for never telling anyone. Both swiftpaw and brightpaw had survived, but just barely, thanks to sparklepaw. Soon enough he heard fireheart call a meeting. Thrushpaw was followed by snowpaw towards the gathered cats.
"Some may know this news, but earlier after moon-high, swiftpaw, brightpaw, and sparklepaw, who had followed them had encounter a group of dogs," fireheart mewed, "though sparklepaw has came out of this alright, I can't say the same for the other two. They both have major injuries. With this we'll practically be losing two warriors for now. Also due to the conformation of dogs in our area and them now being aggressive, we'll have to double the amount of cats in patrols and cats may only leave camp for patrolling, hunting and training. Meeting dismissed,"
Thrushpaw watched fireheart leap off the rock and head off, before hearing snowpaw mew.
"Oh my! Well at least sparklepaws alright. She saved me once," he said, a hint of concern in his voice.
"Hopefully," Softly mewed back thrushpaw. He felt the near-deaf tom lean into him a little. After a little the two were approached by fireheart.
"You two. You'll be going on a patrol with me, sparklepaw, dustpelt, darkstripe, and longtail in a minute. Understand, snowpaw?" Snowpaw nodded, before following fireheart as he went off to tell the other cats who were picked for the patrol that they were a part of it. Thrushpaw opted to head towards the medicine den to see brightpaw and swiftpaw.
"Well, you can, but they're still asleep, and even if they awake they'll probably care more for eachother and what injuries they have then you," Softly replied cinderpelt after thrushpaw had asked if he could see them. With the answer thrushpaw then headed towards the cats who were already ready for the patrol.
"Hey Thrushpaw," he heard snowpaw softly mew, with sparklepaw next to him.
"Hello you two," replied thrushpaw, before seeing fireheart walking to them with longtail.
"We will patrol the riverclan border firest," calmly mewed fireheart. They set off quickly, most cats at unease keeping an eye out due to the dog threat. Thrushpaw noticed snowpaw staying close to him, while sparklepaw walked strongly next to fireheart. They soon reached sunning rocks and went along the border, with ease and without any disturbance. They soon got to windclans border which also went without any incidents. Even shadowclans border wasn't that bad. Off course there were still some aggressive shadowclan scent into thunderclans territory and all, but not that bad.
"I don't get why we have to patrol the borders," thrushpaw heard snowpaw mew. "Why can't we be at peace or be united as one big clan? Then we could deal with all the problems with more cats and land, and loads of useless rules preventing stuff due to it being a different clan would go too,"
Thrushpaw couldn't agree more. They got more uneasy as they went near sunning rocks, with snowpaw getting even closer to thrushpaw. They soon arrived at the kittypet area, and despite the occasional kittypet wondering into thunderclan territory, there was no issues.
But then a brown tom appeared from a bush that look earily similar to thrushpaw.
"Is bluestar alive?" He asked. Thrushpaw saw darkstripe was nearly as pale as a ghost.
"H-w-thrushpelt?" Was all he could get out.

Chapter 16.
On the way back to camp thrushpelt explained who he was and where he was. Sparklepaw listened quite thoroughly. She had heard of him, but not that much. He seemed like an average tom in her opinion.
They entered camp with bluestar on top of the high rock, waiting.
"Finall-" she cut off when she saw thrushpelt. Some cats turned to see the tom. Some mewed about let another outsider being let in, not knowing he was formally thunderclan.
"Thrushpelt? How on earth are you alive?" She asked in disbelief.
"Long story," he mewed, "I've been thinking of returning for a while. I had slept near, what was his name... Barleys barn. Found a former thunderclan cat living with him called ravenpaw, who's had only left thunderclan recently, said you were still alive." He explained.
"You can tell me all about that later. I've wanted to hold a meeting for three 'new warriors'" bluestar suggested it wouldn't be a normal warrior ceremony.
"Head to the elders den. Darkstripe, get him something to eat and sort out his new nest,"
The black tom nodded before heading with thrushpelt to the elders den.
"Now with that done, May all cats who can hunt be themselves gather for a Clan meeting!" Bluestars voice boomed across the clearing. Sparklepaw sat next to all the other apprentices.
"I want to make three so brave apprentices into Warriors. Swiftpaw, may you step up?" She asked. Sparklepaw has never seen a tom so happy. Him and brightpaw had only gotten up during the patrol in which they found thrushpelt. Swiftpaw had lost a whole paw and most of one ear, which was just able to be patch up. Brightpaw had gotten a large scar on her face taking out one of her eyes.
"Now since star Clan has abandoned us recently, with only sending us one thing about two certain cats who haven't shown much," she looked right at sparklepaw and thrushpaw, "this will not be a traditional ceremony. To show star Clan this, from now on, swiftpaw will, though a warrior, have the name of lostpaw," she stared coldly at him. Sparklepaw saw swiftpaws fur bristle.
"Star clan haven't abandoned us you mouse-brain!" He hissed.
"At least your a warrior, having been so desperate to be one. Now go off as I have two other cats to make warriors," mewed bluestar. Swiftpaw walked away in anger.
"Brightpaw, step up," asked bluestar. She soon named brightpaw to lostface, which made swiftpaw, and even sparklepaw, angrier. Brightpaw didn't seem that angry about it, ether trying to hide it or simply just happy to be a warrior.
"Sparklepaw, step up!" Asked bluestar. Sparklepaw awkwardly stood up. She knew that she was probably being made a warrior or something as she was in the dog battle, though unhurt. And she was only 10 and a half moon's.
"Your new name is lostheart." Mewed bluestar. Sparklepaw had expected it.
"What did you just call my kit?" Sternly mewed thrushpelt, having leaved the elders den. "Bluestar, what has gotten into you? Darkstripe was being really quiet, and I manage to hear your meeting. Why on star Clan are you calling those 3 young cats those names?"
Sparklepaw turned towards thrushpelt. 'My kit? Am I and thrushpaw his kits?' Thought sparklepaw, though she threw the thought away due to what was happening at the moment.
"Star clan has betrayed us! Never telling me if my deputy is evil, sending dogs our way to kill cats, or hawks! So im forced to take drastic measures!" Hissed back bluestar.
"I think it's time for someone to join the elders den," mewed thrushpelt, "maybe just resign bluestar. Maybe starclan want a new leader for thunderclan as you are growing old,"
Bluestar thought for a moment. "Not yet," she mewed, "Fireheart still needs to learn."
"Fireheart? Who's that?" Asked thrushpelt.
"My deputy, one of few cats here who isn't a traitor." Replied bluestar.
"Traitors? Why are you saying that?" Asked thrushpelt.
"Because they are! They are all traitors following tigerstars schemes!" Hissed back bluestar. Thrushpelt looked confused.
"I'm sure they aren't traitors bluestar," replied thrushpelt.
"They are!" She hissed, "are you one too? Trying to defend them?"
"No!" quickly replied thrushpelt, "I'd never betray you bluestar. You know so," he mewed. Bluestar looked at him for a second.
"I believe you," she mewed.
-
It was later that day. A lot of cats had tried to talk sense into bluestar, especially thrushpelt and fireheart, but it didn't work. It was also known that both thrushpaw and sparklepaw were thrushpelts kits, along with a kittypet. Sparklepaw sat near a corner of the camp. She soon noticed ashpaw walking up to her.
"Hey... lostheart?" He awkwardly mewed.
"Just call me sparklepaw!" Mewed sparklepaw.
"Okay," replied ashpaw, sitting down next to her. The two simply sat in silence.
"I'm sorry for what had happened today," he softly mewed, "bluestar has gone crazy,".
"I know," Softly replied sparklepaw. "Hopefully she comes to her senses,"

Chapter 17.
Sparklepaw woke up to thrushpaw yet again leaving his nest. She had noticed recently since the last gathering, that he would regularly get up late at night. Well, she assumed, she had only been Woking up by him a couple of times. She had also noticed him becoming slightly more tired then he should be everyday. She had grown suspicious of him. She was going to follow him.
She noticed he immediately went out of camp, so it wasn't a late night snack or a little walk around camp. She also noticed soon enough he was going right for the wind Clan border. She had a slight sinking feeling as they neared the border. She kept quite a distance away so he wouldn't notice her. They soon got to the border.
"Hello?" She heard her brother mew out. 'He is meeting someone!' Angirly thought sparklepaw. After a minute she noticed a black she cat with some distinctive patterns on her pelt appear. 'starrypaw!'
Sparklepaw waited a few moments, just to see if maybe, just maybe, they were there just for some mission or deal arranged by their higher ups.
"Starrypaw!" Excitedly purred thrushpaw, walking over to greet her.
"Hey thrushpaw!" She replied, brushing nuzzles with the tom in a greeting. Sparklepaw was disgusted. She sprang out.
"What are yous two doing!" She hissed. Thrushpaw flinched while starrypaw took a step back.
"Sparklepaw! What are you doing here?" Asked thrushpaw.
"To catch you breaking the code! Some nights I've noticed you leave your nest, and after it happened again and again and again, I decided to check what you were doing! Glad I did..." hissed sparklepaw.
"You don't need to go into my business!" Hissed back thrushpaw.
"Wait till I tell bluestar about this!" Replied sparklepaw.
"And get me exiled from the clan as I'll be marked as a traitor?" Sternly mewed back thrushpaw. Sparklepaw took a second to think, before replying.
"That's what you should get for meeting another clan mate in secret. We're enemies with them, not friends," coldly replied sparklepaw.
"Wait, your choosing to purposely exile your own brother?" Cried out thrushpaw.
"Actions have consequences, " replied sparklepaw coldly.
"Don't!" Mewed out starrypaw, "he dosent deserve it," she pleaded. Sparklepaw ignore her as she headed back to thunderclan camp.
-
Sparklepaw had told Bluestar way in the morning. She, of course, decided that thrushpaw should be kicked out of thunderclan, despite only being an apprentice. It was in the morning where cats were just or just had Woking up. Her brother was in camp, and kept on throwing her glances, both of anger and hope she hadn't told bluestar. She'd then call the meeting.
"May all cats who can hunt preys by themselves gather under the highrock for a Clan meeting!" Her voice boomed around camp. Sparklepaw sat with swiftpaw and mistlepaw. Thrushpaw sat with snowpaw and thrushpelt. But there was two kits gathered. Tawnykit and bramblekit.
"We have a lot to go through," mewed bluestar, "firstly, I want to apprentice two new kits," bluestar went through them quick, giving tawnykit to thrushpelt, and bramblekit for fireheart.
"Next, earlier this morning, sparklepaw told me something interesting," sparklepaw saw thrushpaws gaze drop. "Thrushpaw, why have you been meeting another cat from another Clan?" She hissed. Thrushpaw had no reply. A lot of angry glances was thrown his way, with only swiftpaw, snowpaw and thrushpelt not reacting to the information.
"With this, without a doubt, this traitor will be exiled!" Bluestar hissed. Thrushpaws eyes widen.
"Please don't bluestar! Everything I know is here!" He begged.
"What about the cat from the other clan? You have until sunset to get out of thunderclan territory, "
Thrushpaw looked at sparklepaw one more time.
"All thanks to you lostheart! Your new name is correct!" He hissed, before running out of camp.
"With that, I'll also give lostheart a real warrior name. Lostheart, from this day onwards, you'll now be known as sparklepelt. I know you may be a bit young, but you've showed you'll put clan over family and have shown qualities of a warrior. Meeting dismissed,"
Snowpaw was the first one to talk to sparklepelt.
"You fox-heart!" He hissed. Sparklepelt flinched at the deaf toms aggression.
"He deserved it," she simply replied.
"Watch your back," he mewed, before walking off.
Sparklepelt regretted her choice a little. Only a little. The rest of the day went normal. She kept her eyes out for snowpaw, but aside from his threat he didn't do much. She saw thrushpelt was a little sad, but she didn't care. She was glad she did the right thing. To protect the warrior code, to keep out the rule breakers.
-
That night she was in star Clan suddenly. She noticed the near heaven like forest.
"Sparklepelt," she heard a she cat mew. It was quite a good looking mixed tabby she cat. "You don't know what you've just done. You've broking the prophecy, Against all odds,"

Chapter 19.
Life in windclan wasn't easy for thrushpaw. He found their scent weird and unusual, there was way less cats and smaller patrols (they didn't know of the dogs) and thrushpaw was treated more like an outsider then in thunderclan. He was also used by tallstar to gain information from thunderclan before his exile. But thrushpaw persevered, getting use to it. He knew that even in windclan, if he stayed, he'd become a warrior. Soon enough tallstar called a gathering.
"Everyone, like I said a while ago, we had thrushpaw to stay for a while, seeing if he could become a windclan cat. He has again and again tried his best to fit in and get use to our life-style, which is especially hard as he is from the only clan in a forest. We'd take any cat at the moment, as we are way behind thunderclan at the moment for cats, and he is too young to be a wild cat. So I'd like to announce thrushpaw is to officially join us. Now I have one question, thrushpaw. Do you want a new name, or you want to keep your thunderclan name?" Tallstar announced. Thrushpaw was bouncing with happiness inside, but tried to keep as calm as possible in front of tallstar. He considered tallstars request.
"I'll like for a name change. I don't want anything of me to be related to thunderclan anymore!" He yowled. He heard cheers from the background. He even saw tallstar smile a little.
"I see. Thrushpaw, from this day until you become a windclan warrior, you'll be known as duskpaw! Meeting dismissed, " Tallstar purred.
Duskpaw smiled. This was his new home. Starrypaw was with him in a instinct.
"Your a windclan apprentice!" She purred.
"I know!" He cheerfully replied.
"And i love your new name. Such a lovely name for a lovely cat," starrypaw mewed. Duskpaw blushed a little.
"Aww, thanks!" He mewed, "but I already knew that,"
"Sure," purred starrypaw. "What should we do now?"
Duskpaw didn't need to think as mudclaw approached them.
"Starrypaw, your going on a patrol with me, onewhisker and tawnyfur," he simply mewed.
"Okay!" She mewed before turning to duskpaw, "goodbye,"
"Bye!" He purred back. Duskpaw watched them leave before laying down in the middle of camp. i wish windclan had more cats, he thought, so small.
-
Duskpaw woke up in the dark forest again. Since he first met mapleshade about 3 moons ago, she had summoned him there every so often to talk and show him skills.
"Hello thrushpaw," she mewed. He looked around, trying to find her. She'd normally start it by hiding before jumping at him.
"It's duskpaw now," replied duskpaw. He saw her immediately get out of her hiding spot.
"What do you mean by duskpaw?" She asked.
"Its because I got exiled from thunderclan and entered windclan, who let me stay," he replied.
"And why were you exiled?" Mapleshade asked again.
Duskpaw felt a sense of deje vu. "Because I met a cat from a different clan in secret," he mewed. He saw mapleshades claws unseathe.
"So they are still the same! Exiling cats left and right for no reason! Did they even give you another chance?" She hissed.
"No, and what's worse, was it was my own sister," he mewed.
"Get revange!" Mapleshade immediately replied, walking around him, "she deserves it, for nearly ruining your life, "
Duskpaw thought for moment. He wanted revange.
"How will I?" He asked.
"I can summon her right now. What's her name and what does she look like," replied mapleshade. Duskpaw smilled.
"Sparklepaw, orange and white she cat," duskpaw mewed. He saw mapleshade disappear for a moment before returning, and then he saw sparklepelt appear quite a bit away
"Closes i can get, her name is sparklepelt," mapleshade mewed.
"Hello!? Where am I?" Duskpaw heard sparklepelt whimper.
"That's her, must've been made a warrior by bluestar," purred duskpaw. He started slowly walking up to sparklepelt. He didn't want to hurt her that much, maybe some taunting was enough in his opinion. She was his sister after all.
"Hey lostheart," he mewed as he neared her.
"Thrushpaw? Where are you, you code-breaker!" She hissed.
"God, you'll put the code over yourself," he mewed, "also, I'm duskpaw now. Got accepted by wind Clan,".
Sparklepelt looked at him, "duskpaw?" She mewed. He saw her eyes dim down a little.
"That's not the thrushpaw I remember. " duskpaw blinked.
"I ain't falling for anything," he hissed, "watch your back and don't betray your close ones next time! It'll bite you back," he mewed, getting into a pouncing crouch. Sparklepelt flinched before mapleshade sent her back to the real world.
"That was amazing!" She purred, "I'm sure she won't be so fox-heart next time, unlike ravenwing,"
Duskpaw smilled, "i know!" He mewed.
During The rest of the time there mapleshade just showed him some moves, of which were more wind Clan like, as he was now a windclan cat.
"I'm sending you back now," she mewed, "use the training well,"
Duskpaw opened his mouth to say something but he then was suddenly Woking up by starrypaw.
"Get up lazy! It's an apprentice ceremony!" She purred. Duskpaw slowly got up.
"Give me a sec" he mewed. He stretched before he followed her to the highrock. The apprentice ceremony was normal. Wind Clan had two new apprentices: lilacpaw and rainpaw. Duskpaw thought they seemed pretty nice.
"Congrats on becoming apprentices," he purred after the ceremony, walking up to the two.
"Thanks, " Softly replied lilacpaw. Rainpaw glared at him before walking away.
"Sorry for my brother, he just hates outsiders or non-windclan cats," lilacpaw explained. Duskpaw knew he had to get used to being treated differently. He was an outsider in thunderclan, and now he'll be an outsider in windclan. In someway.

THUNDERCLAN
Leader: Whitestar-big white tom (9/9)
Deputy: Willowpelt-very pale grey she cat with unusual blue eyes
Medicine cat(s): Cinderpelt-dark gray she-cat
Warriors: Bluestar-blue-gray she-cat, tinged with silver around her muzzle, formally thunderclan leader
Fireheart-Young handsome ginger tom, formerly a kittypet and thunderclan deputy
Apprentice, mistlepaw
Darkstripe-sleek black-and-gray tabby tom
Apprentice, Fernpaw
Frostfur-beautiful white coat and blue eyes
Brindleface-pretty tabby she-cat
Apprentice, bramblepaw
Longtail-pale tabby tom with dark black stripes
Brackenfur-golden brown tabby tom
Apprentice, snowpaw
Dustpelt-dark brown tabby tom
Apprentice, Ashpaw
Sandstorm-pale ginger she-cat
Cloudtail-long-haired white tom, formerly kittypet
Thrushpelt-old light brown tom, formerly rouge who was swept away by a storm but soon returned
Apprentice, Tawnypaw
Sparklepelt-orange and white she cat
Swiftsight-black-and-white tom, one paw missing
Brightheart-she-cat, white with ginger splotches, has a massive scar on her face
Apprentices: Fernpaw-pale gray (with darker flecks) she-cat, pale green eyes
Ashpaw-pale gray (with darker flecks) tom, dark blue eyes
Snowpaw-near-deaf white tom
Mistlepaw-dark-grey she cat with slightly lighter stripes
Bramblepaw--strong tabby brown tom, earily similarly to his father, Tigerstar
Tawnypaw--sweet brown she cat
Queens: Goldenflower-pale ginger coat
Speckletail-pale tabby, the oldest nursery queen
Elders: One-eye-pale gray she-cat, the oldest she-cat in ThunderClan; virtually blind and deaf
Smallear-gray tom with very small ears; the oldest tom in ThunderClan
Dappletail-once-pretty tortoiseshell she-cat with a lovely dappled coat

SHADOWCLAN
Leader: Tigerstar-big dark brown tabby tom with unusually long front claws, formerly of ThunderClan (9/9)
Apprentice, Wisteriapaw
Deputy: Blackfoot-large white tom with huge jet-black paws, formerly a rogue cat
Medicine cat(s): Runningnose-small gray-and-white tom
Warriors: Oakfur-small brown tom
Littlecloud-very small tabby tom
Darkflower-black she-cat
Boulder-silver tabby tom, formerly a rogue cat
Russetfur-dark ginger she-cat, formerly a rogue cat
Apprentice, Cedarpaw
Lightsight-small black and white tom
Sharptooth-massive brown tom
Jaggedtooth-huge tabby tom, formerly a rogue cat
Apprentice, Rowanpaw
Broadtail--big brown tom with a unusual large tail.
Apprentice, applepaw
Queens: Tallpoppy-long-legged light brown tabby she-cat

WINDCLAN

Leader: Tallstar-black-and-white tom with a very long tail (3/9)
Apprentice, duskpaw (pov cat, light brown tom with deep red eyes, formally thunderclan)
Deputy: Deadfoot-black tom with a twisted paw
Medicine cat(s): Barkface-short-tailed brown tom
Warriors: Mudclaw-mottled dark brown tom
Apprentice, rainpaw (blueish grey tom)
Webfoot-dark gray tabby tom
Sweetheart-pretty, quick light ginger she cat
Apprentice- arcticpaw (white tom)
Midnightsky-mysterious strong black tom
Tornear-tabby tom
Tawnyfur-golden brown she-cat
Onewhisker-brown tabby tom
Apprentice, Gorsepaw (small, brownish tabby tom)
Runningbrook-light gray she-cat
Apprentice, lilacpaw (friendly pretty, unusual lilac tone pelt she-cat)
Shrewdstripe--beautiful brown she-cat
Apprentice, starrypaw (black she cat with distinctive white patterned pelt)
Queens: Ashfoot-gray queen
Morningflower-tortoiseshell queen
Whitetail-small white she-cat

RIVERCLAN

Leader: Leopardstar-unusually spotted golden tabby she cat (9/9)
Deputy: Mistyfoot-grey she-cat with blue eyes
Medicine cat(s): Mudfur-long-haired light brown tom
Warriors: Blackclaw-smoky black tom
Heavystep-thickset tabby tom
Apprentice, Dawnpaw
Stonefur-gray tom with battle-scarred ears
Mistyfoot-gray she-cat with blue eyes
Shadepelt-very dark gray she-cat
Lunafur-super unusual she cat, 'whose pelt looks like the night sky'
Loudbelly-dark brown tom
Graystripe-long-haired gray tom, formerly of ThunderClan
Queens: Mosspelt-tortoiseshell she-cat
Elders: Graypool-dark gray she-cat

Cats outside Clans
Barley–black-and-white tom that lives on a farm close to the forest
Ravenpaw–sleek black cat who lives on the farm with Barley
Princess–light brown tabby with a distinctive white chest and paws; a kittypet
Smudge–plump black-and-white kittypet who lives in a house at the edge of the forest
Hattie--brown she-cat, kittypet
Autumn--friendly brown-and-white shecat

Chapter 20.
Sparklepelt was on her way to the gathering. Bluestar had picked her, along with someother cats, like fireheart and snowpaw. She wondered if duskpaw would be there. As they entered the clearing she smelt only windclan. She looked around and saw their group. Tallstar, a pale-lilac she cat, which took her attention, duskpaw, mudclaw, and barkface. Even the sight of her brother made her angry. She noticed Snowpaw immediately walk to duskpaw. Sparklepelt sat down, waiting for riverclan and shadowclan to appear. Next would be riverclan, with it being quite obvious leopardfur was leading them instead of crookedstar. Shadowclan would come last, like usual. The gathering would immediately be started by tallstar.
"Now before we begin, I'd like to ask bluestar a question," he mewed. Bluestar turned to him.
"Why did you exile an apprentice?" He asked. Some angry stares were thrown to Bluestar.
"Because he was a traitor," she hissed.
"How?" He asked.
"Because he was meeting one of your cats in secret, betraying our clan!" Bluestar looked as if she was expecting some yowls of agreement, but it was completely silent.
"So what? Give him some duties an apprentice would hate or give him a normal punishment. Don't exile him," tallstar mewed. Sparklepelt noticed despite the tension being high at the Gathering already, there was no sign by starclan for it stop or that it was wrong.
"Too blinded by starclan despite them betraying us!" She hissed. Tallstar looked at her in disbelief.
"You've gone crazy!" Tallstar mewed, before turning towards the group of cats gathered beneath.
"I'll start the gathering," he mewed, "prey has been plentiful here. We've also gotten a new cat, which is of course duskpaw. We've also gotten two new apprentice: lilacpaw and rainpaw, but only lilacpaw is here," he mewed. Sparklepelt noticed the pale-lilac cat from before proudly puff up her chest, trying to look as strong and big as possible. Sparklepelt cringed.
"What's been happening in riverclan, leopardfur? Where's Crookedstar?" Asked tallstar.
"He died, I'm the new riverclan leader," she mewed. Most cats dipped their heads in respect for crookedstar.
"Aside from that nothing much has happened, the river is giving us more prey then ever!" She purred. "Tigerstar next,".
"Thankfully shadowclan hasn't exiled any cats," he mewed, throwing a look at bluestar, "not much else too, prey has been plentiful and that's it," he gestured for bluestar to go.
"We've had three new warriors," she mewed, "sparklepelt, who's one of few who haven't betrayed us, and to show star Clan that they've betrayed us, I've named the other two lostface and lo-" she was cut off by tallstar.
"You can't be serious?" He mewed, "lostface and what?"
"Lostpaw," she hissed, "those traitors shouldn't even be warriors, their lucky my deputy is so foolish,"
"I think you need to resign as leader," tallstar mewed. Some cats looked at him in shock, since only pinestar had ever resgined as leader, as he wanted to be a kittypet.
"I can lead my clan well!" She hissed back, "if only star Clan didn't abandoned us that is,"
"You do you. Your clan can decide whether to do that. I recommend they do, I think you've gone crazy. Meeting dismissed," tallstar simply mewed. Sparklepelt saw bluestar about to say something, but thought against it after the meeting being dismissed and left to the thunderclan cats, her eyes filled with quite some anger.
"Vote me out of leader if you want. It'll ruin the clan," she hissed to them. Fireheart looked a little sad.
"I think it may be the best course of action," he mewed.
"Fine! I'll step down as leader, I only have a life left anyways! I'll yet you traitors lead the clan! I'll yet you decide!" She hissed, before heading towards thunderclan territory. Some cats looked shocked, while others looked like they expected it. The other cats turned to follow her, with sparklepelt walking in silence. The rest did too.
When they reached camp everyone immediately started discussing the next leader. Bluestar was sitting at the edge of the camp, throwing some cats angry looks. Some said fireheart since he was deputy, but most disagreed as he was too young and was a kittypet. It took a day or two until fireheart called a meeting for the next leader of thunderclan.
"As you all know, recently, after the gathering, bluestar has stepped down as leader of thunderclan for... reasons, " He mewed, "so, we've had the challange of finding a new leader. There were many candidates, but soon enough we came to a decision, the next leader of thunderclan is... whitestorm,"
Cheers erupted the camp, as whitestorm joined fireheart at the top of the highrock.
"Hopefully this will be a new start for thunderclan," he mewed, "we also of course need a deputy, and i think willowpelt will be great at it,"
Another cheer came from the gathered cats. Fireheart said something to whitestorm before hopping off the high-rock.
"I'll also like to rename lostface and lostpaw to give them actual warrior names," he mewed. Sparklepelt let out a gentle purr as she saw swiftpaws face light up.
"Lostface, please step up," whitestorm mewed. Brightpaw stepped up. "From this day onwards, your new name will be brightheart,". Sparklepelt heard the cats chant her new name, getting a pang of jealousy at seeing swiftpaw chant her new name so proudly. Why am i jealous? I should be happy! she thought.
"Lostpaw, please step up" Mewed whitestorm. Swiftpaw eagerly stepped up, his eyes shining with happiness, "from this onwards, your new name will be swiftsight!" Another chant erupted, with sparklepelt trying to be the loudest.
Whitestorm waited until the cheers died down. "I'll also need some cats to accompany me to the moonstone. I'll of course bring willowpelt, but I'll like for snowpaw and Tawnypaw to accompany me in case we are attack and for experience. " sparklepelt saw snowpaw throw her a glance before turning back to the leader and saying something.
"Meeting dismissed," he mewed. Sparklepelt immediately went to swiftsight.
"Congrats swiftsight on the new name!" She purred. Brightheart was also there.
"Thanks sparklepelt, but I think you should also congrat a certain she cat right next to me," he replied.
"Congrats brightheart." Simply mewed sparklepelt.
"Thanks!" She purred.

Chapter 21.
Duskpaw was Woking up in the middle of the night from a cat entering the apprentice den. He opened one of his eyes, looking for the said cat. His eyes quickly adjusted to the dark, but couldn't spot the cat. Then he was giving a nudge.
"Hey," snowpaw mewed, "follow me. I want to talk to you,"
Duskpaw looked at him in confusion. "How are you here?" He asked.
"Sh, I'll tell you when we're outside safe from being spotted," replied snowpaw. Duskpaw gave a nod. The two quickly left the den, with snowpaw easily and quietly leading duskpaw to a less steep edge of the camp and jumping over it, which was quite impressive for a near deaf cat. Duskpaw followed, also easily getting out of camp. Snowpaw lead him to a tree near the camp.
"So why do you want to talk to me?" Asked duskpaw.
"Bluestar isn't our leader anymore," he replied, "it's whitestorm, or now whitestar. And with that I was wondering if you could maybe... ask to come back to thunderclan?" Snowpaw gave him a look full of hope, making duskpaw a little guilty as he made his choice.
"No," he replied, "I won't return,"
Snowpaw whimpered. "Please," he mewed, "i miss you,". Duskpaw felt a little more guilty.
"It's my choice, snowpaw. I don't want to go back to thunderclan. I'm happy here in windclan, with cats I love, I'm apprenticed to tallstar, and I don't to live in camp with her," he mewed, his eyes full of hatred for sparklepelt. Snowpaw gave a nod.
"Fine," he softly mewed. "But i hope one day you return." Snowpaw went up to brush his cheek against duskpaws, and he didn't lean back, allowing him to.
Duskpaw got up, stretching. "Go back to camp before anyone notices," he mewed. He saw snowpaw gave a nod before running off back towards thunderclan territory. Duskpaw watched him until he couldn't see the white tom anymore and then slipped back into camp and entering the apprentice den. He nestled into his nest and quickly fell asleep.
-
The next day Duskpaw was Woking up by starrypaw.
"You got dawn patrol with me!" She purred. Duskpaw gave her a tired smile.
"When are we setting of? I might want something to eat or just want to wake up properly..." he purred.
"In a little. Long enough for you and your lazy self to get up!" She teased.
"Shut up!" Mewed back duskpaw, trying to look stern, but the glint of happiness in his eyes and the playful flick of his tail gave away his true reaction.
Starrypaw purred, before mewing a goodbye and heading towards the exit of camp, waiting. Duskpaw stretched, looking around the apprentice den, before mewing a good morning to lilacpaw and rainpaw who both were also just waking up. Only lilacpaw mewed back, with rainpaw giving him a glare.
'such a polite cat' sarcastically thought duskpaw, walking out of the den and toward camp entrance, where he noticed along with starrypaw was tallstar and mudclaw. He mewed a greeting, and with a nod by tallstar, they set off.
They quickly went by the riverclan border without problem, looking out for any trespassers. Then they reached their small border with thunderclan. Duskpaw didn't know how to feel about thunderclan. He had known so many cats there, even friends. Snowpaw, swiftpaw, ashpaw, etc: and it took only one mistake for it to be taking away.
By his own sister. Even now the betrayal stings him. Why did she even do that? What a fox heart.
"Hey duskpaw, catch up!" Mewed tallstar up a bit. Duskpaw was to in deep in his thoughts to notice he had falling behind.
"Sorry," he quickly mewed, catching up. They continued on to the shadowclan border, and then headed back to camp.
"Hey Starrypaw?" Mewed duskpaw, walking next to the she cat.
"What?" She asked.
"Have you... how would you feel if someone betrayed you?" He asked.
"Huh? Why?" She mewed, looking at him in confusion.
"Like if I betrayed you, like what sparklepelt did to me," he added.
Starrypaw looked deep in thought before staring blankly at him. "I don't really know" she mewed.
"Really?" He asked.
"Yeah, i don't really know. Dosent really matter though, I doubt I'll be betrayed by you or anyone here," she softly mewed as they reached camp.
"Fair enough" replied duskpaw.

-

Day and nights rolled by for duskpaw. As he grew even more accustomed to windclan, he noticed life was quite bland there compared to thunderclan. He didn't know if it was due to just a very eventful period of time in thunderclan when he was around, or it was always like that. But he guessed he'd never know.
He probably would never go back there. Even if he was giving the chance to, the opportunity to join back with his old friends, he still wouldn't. He didn't want go back to the clan that had driven him out, the clan where his sister resided. Windclan was his home, with starrypaw, with tallstar, who duskpaw considered family over sparklepelt.
As they actually loved him.

Chapter 22.
pitter-patter pitter-patter pitter-patter was all sparklepelt could hear. The rain fell softly on top of the warrior den, keeping her up. She didn't know what to do to keep her entertained. She had looked around the den to see if anybody else was up She could talk to, but none there was.

BOOM.

She jumped, lighting scrapping above. She hissed at herself for getting so scared. She had had a nightmare earlier, of duskpaw attacking her with snowpaw. Ever since he had left she had noticed just how much snowpaw had liked him. He was still really mad at her for being the reason duskpaw was exiled, and once he had snuck out and when he returned she swear she could smell windclan on him. Was he...
'its not the time to think about relationships' she thought. She needed to get to sleep. She took one more glance around the den, before closing her eyes.
But she didn't. She saw something that made her fur stand on its end. A ghost cat at the entrance of the den. Was she dreaming again?
Slowly, she got up. "Who are you?" She asked. It didn't respond. It just walked out into the clearing of the camp.
Sparklepelt followed it, making sure she didn't make a sound. She shivered as she got outside, both due to the cold and due to the mysterious cat. It had seemed to wait for her, sitting by the camp exit. Due to the conditions, there was no cat on watch there. The ghost cat ran off, with sparklepelt quickly following in pursuit.
The cat was very quick, forcing sparklepelt to go full sprint after it as the rain fell onto her fur.
"Where are you going?" She mewed out loudly, and got no response at all again. After what felt like forever, the cat slowed down before stopping completely and sitting down. The forest had turned to moors, the storm turning to a light drizzle. Sparklepelt sat down opposite of it.
"Who on earth are you?" She asked. The cat finally responded.
"I'm-"

"Hey sparklepelt wake up stop sleeping in!" She heard swiftsight mew to her. "There's a clan meeting or something,"
Sparklepelt got up, confused. That dream had felt so... real. The rain, everything she saw, felt. So real. She hissed under her breath at swiftpaw for waking her up, earing a confused look from him before walking out into the clearing where many cats were. She saw whitestar on the high rock, which she was not used to yet. Whitestar started talking.
"Earlier today, greystripe appeared in camp with the dawn patrol asking to rejoin thunderclan. If your too young or naive to know. He left this clan not that long ago to riverclan, the clan of his dead mate and, though he could've kept the kits here, also chose to take them to riverclan. After not that long think, I said no. No cat shall betray this clan or leave it and expect to be allow back for no reason. I just wanted this to be known very loudly and clearly. Meeting dismissed,"
'i was woking for by this!? A small speech about loyalty?!' Angirly thought sparklepelt. She shook her head and stretched, watching the rest of the clan go back to their duties. They were still on very high alert, as the dogs were still around. No plans had been made yet to get rid of it, and sparklepelt wondered if they ever will get rid of it.

-

"You're on patrol with me, snowpaw, whitestar, brightheart, fireheart and mistlepaw," mewed darkstripe, walking up to sparklepelt.
"Oh, okay," she replied.
"Also, this will be more to tract the current dogs location then anything. I don't really get why a deaf cat who can't hear our warnings if the dogs appear is in our patrol, whitestar can sometimes not be the brightest, " ranted darkstripe.
"Strange that is," sparklepelt mewed, "when is the patrol?"
"Literally now. The rest of the cats are waiting for us," replied darkstripe, walking off towards the camp entrance. Sparklepelt followed. As she arrived, snowpaw gave her a glare. 'can he got over this?' she wondered. They set off.
The patrol was uneventful. They went by all the borders without trouble, and were back at camp before sparklepelt even realised. The sun was high in the sky, landing onto their pelts. Sparklepelt went to get fresh pray but was stopped by ashpaw who had a mischievous smile on his face.
"You know snowpaw right? And how he's been acting around you and stuff, being quite rude? Wanna get payback by maybe pranking him or something?" He purred.
Sparklepelt smiled, "bet," she softly mewed, "but how?"
"Hmmm, what about we... hide a few thorns in his nesting, I don't really know," chuckled back ashpaw.
"Then that'll do," replied sparklepelt, stretching.

-

Night again. Sparklepelt layed in her den, alone, everyone else sleeping. They had done the prank on snowpaw, the deaf tom not amused at all, and he nearly attacked sparklepelt. Whitestar had to get involved and scolded them both, with ashpaw somehow getting away with it. But sparklepelt didn't mind, this was what being a cat was all about: having fun.
She looked at the exit of the den, expecting to see the ghost cat she had seen last night. She just had a feeling, a slight expectation, it'll return. It had to, right? She was right. She saw it. Again.
"Hello?" She mewed once again. She got up, trying to find out whether this was a dream or real life. She saw the spirit leave, and she quickly followed, still not knowing if it was real life or not. She followed it out of camp, the night silent, the forest still. It freaked sparklepelt out, but she still followed the ghost cat, wanting, needing to know what this means, who that cat was. They were in the same moors as before, rain starting to fall again, but sparklepelt didn't mind. She liked the rain anyways. The cat sat down and she did too.
"Who on earth are you?" She asked, examining the ghost cat.
"I...am steve who i am is none of your business, sparkle. But I am something important to you, something major. Look around, sparkle. Look at how the moors go on, how the stars above glow. They may be important to you, or something you take for granted. But most importantly, think of all the cats you love, the ones closest to you. In the near future, they can go. All. There is a major threat to yous, thunderclan, and windclan, your brothers clan, two threats. One is the unity of two other clans, shadowclan and riverclan. The other will come out of no where, but even if it looks like nothing it will still pose a threat. Sparkle, I know how strong you are, and you need to be your strongest for now. You are special, sparkle," it said. Sparklepelt shivered. 'Two??? Two major threats?!' she thought.
"One more thing," the ghost cat contiued. "I know you have no kin in your clan. Your mother and father are unknown, and you ended up being the reason your brother isn't in the same clan as you. So," he mewed, walking towards the kittypet area nearby, with sparklepelt following, "you may take him home," he mewed, picking up a small, dark grey blue tom. Sparklepelt tilted her head.
"Why is he out here?" She asked.
"Humans abandoned him to die. They are horrible things, they are, many reasons why, but I won't leave you out here long with that freezing kit. Name him what you think is best, and make sure he lives a fulfilling life, sparkle. You are meant to be," it finished, before disappearing.
"Come back!" Sparklepelt mewed out, looking around, but she knew it was of no use. The spirit was gone. She picked up the crying kit, and started running back to thunderclan. The rain had gotten stronger during the interaction. Soon enough she was back in camp and immediately woke up.
"Cinderpelt! I found this kit, he's nearly dead, help him, please!" She mewed out. Cinderpelt was already fully awake.
"Lick it's fur the wrong way, it'll get the blood going and warm it up, I'll get a nest ready for it," she softly mewed, walking off. Sparklepelt did as told, preying to star Clan it'll survive. It did.
By the next day it was already mewing again and moving about. He was about 1 moon old, so still super young, but can still see and stuff.
"I'll name you spiritkit," whispered to the kit that day. "After that spirit who warned me and gave you too me. I'll make sure you'll never die," she promised with a purr, giving him a lick on the head.

Chapter 23.
Sparklepelt heard the news early in the morning. Brindleface was dead. Whitestar had returned from a patrol with the news. Killed by dogs near sunningrocks. There was also a trail of rabbits leading to it. Clearly set up by tigerstar. Sparklepelts fur bristled at the idea of him. So fox heart, so evil.
She had been tasked along with tawnypaw, swiftsight, fireheart, darkstripe and longtail by whitestar to get rid of the rabbits. She was walking alongside swiftsight on the way, talking with the black and white tom.
"Why brindleface of all cats?" He asked, though expecting no real answer.
Sparklepelt responded. "Guess it was the only cat he could get," she mewed. They were nearing the last rabbits, with brindlefaces body already having being buried. Sparklepelt spotted a rabbit. She picked it up.
"What do we do with it?" She asked swiftsight.
"Im pretty sure we just throw it away. Whitestar dosent want to put the prey in our camp as the dogs might follow it," he replied. Sparklepelt nodded.
"Fair enough," she purred, stepping closer to swiftsight just enough for their fur to be touching slightly.
Later that day, after returning from getting rid of the prey, whitestar called for a meeting, his voice strong and serious.
"We are in danger, " he said, "no reason to deny it. We are being targeted by tigerstar, and the dogs are in our territory. We aren't safe in this camp, due to the dogs maybe following our scent, or tigerstar may make another trail for them to follow to our camp. We also need a way to get rid of the dogs. After a talk with fireheart, who for his age is very mature and leader like, we came up with this plan: any volunteering cats, fireheart and I will lead the dogs to a cliff near our camp. You can't see the ledge until you're right next to it. The dogs may not know this, but we do. The volunteering cats will all run, leading the dogs towards the cliff, chaging every so often. Then, one will sit at the ledge. When the dogs near the ledge, both the running cat and the cat sitting will try to bait the dogs in, and at the last second as the dogs run at them, they'll dodge them, causing the dogs to hopefully full over the edge in their foolishness, ending them. It's the best plan we have. Meanwhile, the rest of the clan stays at sunningrocks, which is much more safer then camp at the moment. Does anyone object?" Whitestar yapped, looking over the crowd of cats. Murmurs or agreement went through camp.
"Then that's what we are doing. Any cats willing to volunteer, step forward. If we don't have enough, I may pick cats who I think will do best," he mewed. Sparklepelt looked around camp. Ashpaw, who was sitting next to her, nudge her.
"Im gonna volunteer, for both my mother and to stop tigerstar. Do you wanna too?" He asked, a look filled with sadness and determination looking at her. She couldn't turn him down.
"Sure," she said. The two stepped up, side to side. Sparklepelt looked around camp, seeing who volunteered. To her surprise, snowpaw had stepped up, and she had a bad feeling about him. Brackenfur, Longtail and Darkstripe stepped up too, the last one surprising her. Isnt he an ally of tigerstar? she thought. She shaked her head. Cats can change. Aside from duskpaw she dosent think he can change.

With that, the thunderclan cats collected all their stuff, (herbs, prey, moss, etc:) and headed to sunningrocks. She talked to swiftsight and mistlepaw and bramblepaw and anyone else close to her. Even though it was a low chance, she could die if something went wrong. Though she was sure she would survive, it was just a more 'just in case' moment. After helping the rest of the cats settle down at sunningrocks, whitestar sat the volunteers down, to recap the plan.
"Yous are all so brave to take this task on. Hero's, even. If any of yous die today, you will die as hero's," he started off, with a small smile. "Secondly. The dogs are near sunningrocks. I'll be sat at the ledge. We also need a order of which cats to lead the dogs. SNOWPAW WILL GO FIRST!" He shouted, making sure snowpaw could hear. "He'll be in disadvantage going at any other point as he may not hear a cats warning or dogs coming during a switch. Then, longtail would switch for him. Then brackenfur. Then ashpaw. Then darkstripe. Then fireheart. Then finally, sparklepelt will run the last bit, as she is the fastest. Everyone agree?" He mewed. Everyone nodded. "Then ill show where you'll be stationed at." He led them away, stopping to place a cat at a 'landmark' for the cats to look out for - a big rock, a small clearing, etc - where the cats would switch. Sparklepelt was the first to stop, sitting at the end of the forest near the windclan-riverclan-thunderclan corner. She looked out towards windclan, thinking of duskpaw. The familiar brown tom. The one she had once thought as a brother. A friend. Family. Sometimes she regretted telling. Nearly ruining his world. But in the back of her mind it screamed 'you were following the code' and she would try to do something to get her mind away from it. But today, for some reason, she had a feeling he would maybe save her sometimes.
Someday, maybe they'll talk again. Play again. Be siblings again.
Her mind was cut away by whitestar quickly stopping next to her, tired.
"The dogs are on their way. Be ready,"

Chapter 24.
Duskpaw had a strange feeling. Like something today was gonna happen. Something massive. He didn't know what. Nothing major was set to happen today. But duskpaw felt it. He knew it. It was mid day. He felt tired. Needed a nap. He had went out training with tallstar, preparing for a assessment of his skills, for maybe soon enough becoming a warrior in windclan.
He wonder how the old him would feel, knowing he would get exiled from thunderclan, that he would ever even leave thunderclan. Betrayal and hurt went through his mind.
He needed a nap.
He woke up out in the forest. He knew it was a dream. He smelt thunderclan cats not too far away, with also the scent of dogs. He was on high alert as he wandered through the forest, getting closer. Then he saw it. The familiar ginger and white she cat. Both his sister and the cat he hated the most. Once the cat closest to him, now so so far away from him. He felt angry. But also... nostalgia. Why couldn't she had just not told bluestar about starrypaw? Oh how much would've changed. Then he saw it. Dogs running in, fireheart in front of them.
"You now!" Mewed fireheart. He ran past her and hid behind the rock. The dogs eyes snatched onto her, and sparklepelt started running. Duskpaw followed, running alongside her. He knew this was a dream but it felt all too real. He jumped at her, hoping to get her off balanced, to get revenge, but he phased through her. Soon enough, they neared a cliff. Whitestar was at the end.
"Nearly there," he mewed out, "remember, at the last second, we move out the way and they fall,".
But just as sparklepelt neared the white tom, she tripped. Duskpaw let out a gasp as she hit the floor. The dogs immediately swept in...
...and duskpaw was awake again, cold and shocked. It was a dream, but it felt so real. Maybe... maybe it was. Of the future.
Duskpaw didn't know how to feel. Maybe it would happen, maybe not. Or has it happened? He thought for a moment, before having a change of heart, and deciding to check, just in case. Maybe, he would save her. Maybe after that, they could be siblings again, even across borders.
He went to sneak out, but before he could starrypaw was at his side, following him.
"Where are you going?" she asked, the familiar warm green eyes of her looking at him.
"Out... to maybe save sparklepelt," he admitted.
"But why? After all of this, why save her? She betrayed you, nearly ruined your life, and you still want to save her? What's with this change of heart?" She asked, pressing slightly against duskpaw.
"Because... because in the end, we are siblings. And I want to be friends with her, and have a good relationship, not hating over kin in another clan. Im gonna check, and I will do it," he firmly mewed.
"I'll come with then... Just to make sure you won't get in to much danger or anything," she softly purred.
So the two snuck out, alone and determined. They went through the cold moors of windclan territory, and into the soft forest of thunderclan territory. As they neared the spot where duskpaw had first Woking up in his dream, he could hear dogs barking up ahead, and smelt sparklepelts scent.
he was late.
"Quick!" He hissed out to starrypaw, and started running with all he can. He followed the dogs, followed his sister. Now or never

(Sparklepelts pov)

Sparklepelt was nearly there. She saw whitestar up ahead, at the edge of the cliff. She was gonna do it. But then she couldn't. She tripped. She let out a hiss as she fell on the floor, and looked up. The dogs neared her. No way could whitestar get there in time to save her and even if he could they would be out numbered and weak.
This is the end, she thought, my goodbyes were actually goodbyes.
And as she closed her eyes, accepting defeat. She heard and smelt him. She opened her eyes to see her brother running.
She saw him. And he saw her.

Chapter 25.
(I recommend playing 'live forever' by oasis for this chapter. Idk why but I just think it suits this chapter)
"Hey, over here!" Yowled duskpaw to the dogs as they neared sparklepelt. They turned. "Stupid animals," he said, running to the edge. Sparklepelt got up quickly. She also saw starrypaw appearing too over the horizon. The pack leader and another of the dogs went for duskpaw, and he dodged. Well tried to. Sparklepelt felt a wave of horror wash over her as duskpaw was caught by one of the dogs and fell. The rest of the pack, seeing this, ran away. Immediately she ran to the edge, looking down to see what happened. Starrypaw was at her size Immediately.
"Duskpaw!" She screeched. The dogs had landed on the ground, dead. She noticed duskpaw at the edge of the river, definitely hurt but alived.
"I'll get cinderpelt," mewed whitestar, running over, "starrypaw, get your clans medicine cat. They'll arrive quicker then cinderpelt. Quick!" Sparklepelt watched starrypaw and whitestar run off, and she started heading down the waterfall, quickly, to duskpaw. Soon enough she was there.
"Duskpaw, are you okay?!" She asked quickly, at his side.
"I think i mightve broke something, " he mewed, his voice full of pain, "but I'm alright,"
"Why... why did you save me? How did you even know this type of stuff was happening, that we were trying to get rid of dogs?" Asked the ginger and white she cat.
"I had a dream. It was a just in case moment. And I've been thinking, about us. We're siblings, we shouldn't be enemies. I still love you, after all of this," he mewed, his blood red eyes full of love, warmth.
"I love you too," replied sparklepelt.

-

Duskpaw ended up being fine, to sparklepelts relief. Barkface (windclans medicine cat) and cinderpelt had both checked on him. He had some bruises and cuts, but nothing more then a week recovery needed. Tallstar was also there, to access the situation. In the end though, he decided to do something else for duskpaw (and starrypaw).
"I know we ain't in camp, but that dosent matter. Due to both of yours bravery, especially duskpaws, I've decided to appoint you both warriors. Duskpaw, may you step up," he purred. Duskpaw happily limped up, the cuts hurting slightly. Sparklepelt purred.
"From this day on, until ether your death or if you become leader, you'll be known as Duskfall, warrior of windclan. Do you accept this and make sure you follow the warrior code?" Asked tallstar.
"I do," purred duskfall.
Tallstar smiled. "Starrypaw, do you also accept these conditions?" He asked the beautiful black-white she cat.
"I also do," she purred.
"Then, from this day on, you shall be known as Starrynight. This unusual meeting is dismissed, " mewed tallstar.
"We're warriors, side by side!" Purred starrynight, pressing against duskfall.
"I know!" He purred. He looked at sparklepelt.
"Congrats," she purred, "and thanks for saving me. This day has been special, ill always remember it,"
"Same," replied duskfall.

Sparklepelt smiled to herself as she headed back to camp. They were siblings again-well they always were but now they had a siblings like relationship-not enemies. And now both were warriors. It was great. Life was normal. Like it should be.
"I owe duskfall a big thanks," mewed ashpaw, walking up to sparklepelt, "for saving you,"
"You should," she purred, "he was so brave. And I'm also glad we ain't enemies anymore,"
"Good," ashpaw mewed, "kin matters,"
"Depends," sparklepelt replied, "but for the most part, yes,"

Allegiances:
Cats:
Duskfall-light brown tom with blood red eyes.
Sparklepelt-ginger and white she cat.
Starrynight-beautiful black she cat whose pelt looks like the night sky.
Swiftsight-black and white tom, missing a leg
Brightheart-sweet, pretty white she cat with ginger splotches, massive scar over face
Snowpaw-handsome deaf white tom
Ashpaw-grey tom with darker flecks
Spiritkit-dark grey blueish tom. (3 moons old)

Chapter 25.1
Sparklepelt picked up spiritkit, the kit letting out a small mew of annoyance. She was with swiftsight, brightheart, and ashpaw. They were just waiting for snowpaw to appear, and they would be off. It was night, the thunderclan cats having planned to meet the two windclan cats duskfall and starrynight for one night, to just be together in one perfect moment. Finally, snowpaw appeared, his fur ruffled from sleep.
Swiftsight gave a nod, and the group of cats snuck out of camp, shooting and sparkling stars above.
"This will be interesting, " mewed ashpaw, pressing against sparklepelt.
"Why?" Asked sparklepelt.
"Well, i haven't seen you two together in a long time, and duskfall and starrynight haven't gotten the chance to see spiritkit too." Ashpaw purred.
"Okay," bluntly replied sparklepelt.
"You know, you look so beautiful under the night sky," purred ashpaw. Sparklepelt chuckled.
"So now is the time you try to start flirting with me?" Replied sparklepelt.
"I- no!" Embarrassingly replied ashpaw, looking away. "No!"
As the night sky faded darker above the group, they neared the agreed area to meet with starrynight and duskfall at.
"They're not here yet," Disappointedly mewed snowpaw, slowing down before stopping.
"We may just be early," replied swiftsight.
"What are we doing out here?" Squealed spiritkit as sparklepelt dropped him to the floor.
"Meeting family," replied sparklepelt.
"Who?" Mewed spiritkit.
"Duskfall and starrynight," purred back sparklepelt. Finally, they heard some rustling, and then duskfall and starrynight running into the clearing, laughing.
"Sorry we were a little late," panted duskfall, "Starrynight wanted to sleep in,"
"Hey!" Mewed starrynight, giving duskfall a nudge, "no i didn't,"
"Sure..." replied duskfall, before turning to the thunderclan cats, sitting down. "What should we do then?"
"What about a race?" Purred swiftsight, "We got the night ahead of us, let's have some competitions first,"
"Sure," replied duskfall, with murmurs of agreement going around the clearing.
"Is it going to be all of us at once or a couple cats go at a time in groups?" Asked duskfall.
"Hmm... a couple cats at a time. Two groups, best 2 go through to a final of sorts. Me, you, brightheart and starrynight will go first, then sparklepelt, snowpaw and ashpaw will go after. Then the final," explained swiftsight. "From here to fourtrees and back,"
Soon enough they four cats lined up. Sparklepelt was set to say 'go'.
"You're going down swift," playfully purred duskfall to the black and white tom.
"Nah, you will i say-" swiftsight was cut off by sparklepelts saying go. Duskfall took off with a sprint. He took the lead but slightly, with starrynight and brightheart behind. Swiftsight was quite behind, having three legs not helping him. As duskfall ran, he felt complete. He was around everyone he loved, having fun, being a cat. Living normal for once. It was great.
He neared fourtrees, seeing the massive trees in the distance. He was winning, the lead though not big, with starrynight only a couple foxes behind him. They reached fourtrees, and turned around, passing brightheart on the way. Soon enough starrynight and duskfall were running side by side, happy.
"This is so easy," purred starrynight.
"I know, " replied duskfall, "thunderclan cats just can't run like us."
"You were once ThunderClan though!" Chuckled Starrynight. Duskfall huffed.
"Shut it!" He mewed, feigning anger. "Ive been in WindClan for moons now."
They eventually neared where they started. Starrynight threw herself at Duskfall at the last second, causing them to tumble into the clearing with a bunch of chuckles and purrs, much to Sparklepelt and Ashpaws amusement and Snowpaws confusion.
"You two are perfect for eachother," purred Sparklepelt. Duskfall quickly sat up at that, glaring at Sparklepelt in embarrassment. Starrynight also got up, nudging Duskfall.
"Can't deny it though, ay?" She purred, earning a soft bat on the ear from the brown tom.
Eventually Brightheart and then Swiftsight appeared, panting.
"Never. Rancing. WindClan. Cats. Ever. Again!" Exclaimed Swiftsight. Duskfall smirked. Sparklepelt chuckled.
"What about me? I'll let you win." Sparklepelt purred.
"Shut it." Murmured Swiftsight. "Save your energy for the final. Speaking of, who won? Starrynight or Duskfall?" He turned his gaze to the two WindClan cats.
"Duskfall!" Immediately meowed Starrynight. "Anyways im too tired of running to do that again. Id much rather watch Duskfall beat yous then get beat by him,"
"Hmph. Like he'll beat me!" Exclaimed Ashpaw.
"Prove it then." Swiftsight replied. "Sparklepelt. Ashpaw. SNOWPAW!" The white tom tilted his head. "Your turns." Snowpaw nodded, and the three lined up, ready to run.
"3... 2... 1....... Go!"
Duskfall watched them bound off, laying down. He was still slightly panting from his last race. He felt Starrynight beside him, purring softly.
"Im so glad im WindClan with you," Duskfall murmured to his 'friend'. Starrynight nodded.
"Same. Your the best cat I know," Starrynight murmured back. Duskfall looked away, blushing slightly and feeling warm. Shes perfect. He decided.
Mean while, in the actual race, Sparklepelt was winning, with Ashpaw just mere mouses away. Snowpaw was a bit away, being younger and smaller not helping him.
As they reached the tree, Ashpaw darted ahead.
"Slow coach!" He purred to Sparklepelt, glancing back. His gaze held so much that Sparklepelt had to look away.
"N-no!" She replied. She put her all into keeping up with Ashpaw, determined to win. And she did, at the last second, tumbling into the clearing, Ashpaw following.
"So close!" He hissed, causing Sparklepelt to feel slightly bad. "Well done, Spark," he added, smiling at her. "Your really fast!" Sparklepelt nodded purring back.
Snowpaw arrived a minute later, looking slightly down at losing so badly, and settled down near Duskfall.
"Let's rest for a bit," announced Swiftsight, "before doing the final."
"Some time for us to cuddle!" Starrynight exclaimed to Duskfall, but making sure it was loud enough for everyone to hear. Duskfall looked away, grumbling something under his breathe in embarrassment.

The morning.
Thrushpaw woke up on yet another freezing day. It was in the middle of leaf-bare, with near no prey or warmth. He got up, very early. No one was awake in the apprentice den. He looked around, before heading outside. No one was outside too, which sorta makes sense as it seemed it had only cracked dawn, but during this time of year the sun came up much later. He went back into the den.
"Hey sparklepaw, wanna go for a walk," he asked his sister. They hadn't spent that much time together recently. Sparklepaw sleepily opened her eyes.
"Huh?" She muttered.
"Wanna go for a early walk? We haven't really done stuff recently," the brown tom mewed.
"Fine," she said, a small smile on her lips. She stretched before turning to thrushpaw.
"Lead the way,". The two snuck out and decided to head towards the kittypet area, seeing as no other cats from other Clan's could or would attack them and that kittypets wouldn't be out at this time, right? Soon they headed near a alleyway were they got scared by a brown and white she cat who had just appeared from her house. She had a purplish Heather blue eyes with a blue collar that read 'Autumn'.
"Who are yous?" She asked, without a hint of emotion.
"Where did you come from?" Asked Sparklepaw.
"My house," she replied, nodding towards the garden, where some lights and decorations was seen.
"Okay," replied sparklepaw, "I'm sparklepaw,"
"And him?" She mewed, her tail flicking towards thrushpaw.
"I'm thrushpaw. Who are you?"
"I'm autumn," she mewed, "my humans called me this as I was born during autumn and my colours sorta matched it."
"What's autumn?" Asked sparklepaw.
"The season when leaves fall, just before winter,"
"What's winter?"
"Oh my. The season we are in right now. It's nearly Christmas," autumn rolled her eyes. Thrushpaw chuckled.
"What on earth is Christmas?" Asked sparklepaw.
"You don't know Christmas?" She mewed, half in shock and half in excitement to tell them. "It's only the best time of year. My humans set up a tree with flashing lights and balls and I can play with it, it's so fun. Though they sometimes tell me off. Then loads of boxes and cardboard appear! Even some nice paper things too. Then, the night before, they put a bunch of gifts under the tree. The next day, loads of people show up and open them. The youngest child at my house always gets excited. I normally get catnip or toys. It's amazing,"
Sparklepaw took in all this information, "wow," she simply said.
Autumn thought for a moment before getting an idea. "Maybe you can get a gift for someone you love or appreciate. Sparklepaws face lit up.
"Great idea!" She purred, "thanks for telling us autumn!"
"No problem," purred autumn. After mewing goodbye the two siblings walked off.
"Who are you going to give a gift too? What even is going to be the gift?" Asked thrushpaw.
"Definitely swiftpaw," purred sparklepaw, "maybe, some prey, but that's not special, "
"Of course your gonna give swiftpaw something. You've been obsessed over him since he saved you from that hawk," chuckled thrushpaw.
"No I ain't! I'm just... repaying the good deed," she sheepishly mewed, embarrassment on her face.
"Ah, it's alright, I'm just bantering. I'm sure you see him as just a friend," he purred.
"Just shut up about it! Anyways, who are you giving a gift too?" Asked sparklepaw, trying to change the subject.
"Hmm, I don't really know. I have some cats in mind, ashpaw maybe, or maybe goldenflower. Or maybe someone like you," he purred.
"Aww thrushpaw, I'd appreciate it," Softly purred sparklepaw.
Noon.
Sparklepaw had no clue what to gift swiftpaw. She just couldn't think of anything (like me). It had neared noon and most of the clan had awaken. She had gone out on a hunting patrol with brackenfur, fireheart, snowpaw, whitestorm and ashpaw, but she only manage to catch a mouse as she was a little tired from waking up early and from thinking of a gift. She soon noticed ashpaw and thrushpaw talking.
"Thrushpaw, can I have a quick word please?" She asked. He nodded and she took him towards an area of camp where nobody could hear.
"I don't know what to gift swiftpaw!" She exclaimed. Thrushpaw thought for a moment.
"You could just ask him what his favourite thing is. Maybe prey, or item," thrushpaw simply mewed.
"How didn't I think of that!" Replied sparklepaw, "thanks thrushpaw, "
"No problem, " he mewed, before he walked back to where ashpaw was. Sparklepaw quickly noticed swiftpaw laying in the only area the sun managed to hit. Sparklepaw quickly walked up to him.
"Hey swiftpaw," she softly asked.
"What is it?" He asked, turning around to face her.
"What's you, er, favourite thing. Like maybe prey, or item?" She asked.
"I don't know," he simply replied. 'Thanks for being helpful!' thought sparklepaw.
"Be serious! I'm trying to surprise you," sparklepaw admitted.
Swiftpaw shout up. "Surprise? Well, it's not really a surprise if your trying to surprise me with some prey or something because I would now your getting it as you asked and I told you," he purred, "truly make it a surprise."
Sparklepaw rolled her eyes at swiftpaws little help and walked back off to thrushpaw and ashpaw.
"Swiftpaw didn't tell me anything," she mewed.
"Shot. Guess you just have to guess what he wants," thrushpaw replied. Ashpaw looked in confusion.
"What are yous on about?" He asked.
"Nothing," quickly replied thrushpaw. Sparklepaw nodded.
-
Sparklepaw was once again at the kittypet area. She had looked all around thunderclan territory (and even went into the other Clan's territory) looking for a certain item. She manage to find autumn again.
"Hey autumn!" She purred.
"Hi sparklepaw," she smiled back.
"Do you have any flowers?" Asked sparklepaw.
"Is this for a gift?" Asked autumn.
"Yes," simply replied sparklepaw. Autumn disappeared into a garden, leaving sparklepaw to wait for a few minutes. Soon she reappeared with some lovely lilac.
"Is this good?" She asked.
"It's lovely," purred sparklepaw, "thanks!"
"Anything to help you," purred autumn. They mewed their goodbyes before sparklepaw headed back to thunderclan camp, with the lilac autumn had gave her in her mouth.
Afternoon.
Thrushpaw hadn't prepared anything for his gift. He knew he didn't have to. He already had the perfect idea for his gift, and he'll know the cat he was going to give it to would love it. It was getting dark, around afternoon time. It's was unusual, as they still hunt and patrol and be up despite the moon being up, when normally patrols return or cats prepare to settle down and sleep at this time. He soon saw sparklepaw approach him with some lilacs. A lot of cats had looked her way seeing the flowers she had.
"Of course you picked flowers for swiftpaw," teased thrushpaw, rolling his eyes.
"It was the only thing I could think of aside from prey!" Replied sparklepaw, her ears flatten.
"Pff, where did you even get the lilac from?" He asked.
"Autumn," simply replied sparklepaw.
"How nice of her. I don't get why we hate kittypets that much. They ain't even that bad," ranted thrushpaw. Sparklepaw didn't respond. She sat down.
"So when do we give the gifts?" She asked after a while.
"Now, or soon, I guess. You could maybe put it in his nest and tell him to check his nest out if your nervous, or you could give the lilacs to him in cat, though I'd due the previous, as less cats would suspect your crush on him," he teased.
"Can you think of anything else to tease me about?" She asked.
"No," he smiled. Sparklepaw rolled her eyes.
"Of course, Mr unoriginalpaw," she mewed.
"Pff, like I care. Now do whatever you want or whatever, give the gift and stuff," he replied back. Sparklepaw picked up the lilac again.
-
"Hey swiftpaw," purred sparklepaw, walking up to the black and white apprentice. "Follow me, I want to show you something,".
"Hey sparklepaw," replied swiftpaw, before getting up, "lead the way,".
Sparklepaw lead him towards the apprentice den, where she had carefully laid out the lilacs onto his nest. She thought it looked wonderful. They soon entered the den and sparklepaw gestured towards his nest. Swiftpaw went over and had a look, before returning to hr and sitting down.
"Aww sparklepaw, it's amazing. Thank you. But why did you do this? Why not just get me prey? You don't need to do much to make me happy,"
Sparklepaw "it's Christmas," she mewed.
"What's Christmas?" Asked swiftpaw.
"A time apparently to gift something to someone you love or you appreciate, and you fit both of those categories, " she explained.
"That makes it better," he mewed, "thank you, sparklepaw. I love it," he turned to leave, giving her a nuzzle before leaving. Sparklepaw loved it.
Night.
It was getting late, and it was about time for thrushpaw to do his 'gift'. He quickly learnt about how sparklepaws gift went, and even though he teased her a lot about it, he was glad it went well. He soon enough approached sparklepaw.
"It's time for my gift," he mewed. Sparklepaws eyes lit up.
"So you choose to gift me?" She asked, getting up.
"Yes," he purred. "Follow me,"
The two left camp from the secret exit. Thrushpaw had looked around thunderclan territory too, like sparklepaw had, but not for flowers, but for a perfect clearing or area. He had found quite a nice place where you could see the stars easily and was quite nice looking. They soon found it.
"Sit down," he commanded, gesturing to the centre of the area, with sparklepaw immediately doing that. He sat down next to her a second later. He looked up at the sky, a smile on his face. It was quiet for a while, with sparklepaw looking around, confused, wondering what thrushpaws gift to her was.
"What's your gift? Why are we here?" She questioned, breaking the silence.
"This is my gift, this moment, together, under the stars," purred thrushpaw. "Merry Christmas,"
Sparklepaw smiled. "Thanks," she mewed, "merry Christmas, "
END OF THE DAY (END OF CHAPTER)
Merry Christmas everyone! Hope this chapter is good. It's quite long, much more longer then any other chapter I've made for twist of prophecy, but a normal chapter for a special edition is too short. See the periods of the day as 'chapters' if you will. Lol.
(Horrorlandian State and Semi-Socialist Republic of Thyagalia pings! A very special Christmas to yous too!)

THUNDERCLAN
Leader: Whitestar-big white tom (9/9)
Deputy: Willowpelt-very pale grey she cat with unusual blue eyes
Medicine cat(s): Cinderpelt-dark gray she-cat
Warriors: Bluestar-blue-gray she-cat, tinged with silver around her muzzle, formally thunderclan leader
Fireheart-Young handsome ginger tom, formerly a kittypet and thunderclan deputy
Apprentice, mistlepaw
Darkstripe-sleek black-and-gray tabby tom
Apprentice, Fernpaw
Frostfur-beautiful white coat and blue eyes
Brindleface-pretty tabby she-cat
Apprentice, bramblepaw
Longtail-pale tabby tom with dark black stripes
Brackenfur-golden brown tabby tom
Apprentice, snowpaw
Dustpelt-dark brown tabby tom
Apprentice, Ashpaw
Sandstorm-pale ginger she-cat
Cloudtail-long-haired white tom, formerly kittypet
Thrushpelt-old light brown tom, formerly rouge who was swept away by a storm but soon returned
Apprentice, Tawnypaw
Sparklepelt-orange and white she cat
Swiftsight-black-and-white tom, one paw missing
Brightheart-she-cat, white with ginger splotches, has a massive scar on her face
Apprentices: Fernpaw-pale gray (with darker flecks) she-cat, pale green eyes
Ashpaw-pale gray (with darker flecks) tom, dark blue eyes
Snowpaw-near-deaf white tom
Mistlepaw-dark-grey she cat with slightly lighter stripes
Bramblepaw--strong tabby brown tom, earily similarly to his father, Tigerstar
Tawnypaw--sweet brown she cat
Queens: Goldenflower-pale ginger coat
Speckletail-pale tabby, the oldest nursery queen
Elders: One-eye-pale gray she-cat, the oldest she-cat in ThunderClan; virtually blind and deaf
Smallear-gray tom with very small ears; the oldest tom in ThunderClan
Dappletail-once-pretty tortoiseshell she-cat with a lovely dappled coat

WINDCLAN

Leader: Tallstar-black-and-white tom with a very long tail (3/9)
Deputy: Deadfoot-black tom with a twisted paw
Medicine cat(s): Barkface-short-tailed brown tom
Warriors: Starrynight-pretty black she cat with distinctive white patterned pelt that looks like the night sky
Duskfall-light brown tom with blood red eyes, formerly thunderclan
Mudclaw-mottled dark brown tom
Apprentice, rainpaw (blueish grey tom)
Webfoot-dark gray tabby tom
Sweetheart-pretty, quick light ginger she cat
Apprentice-arcticpaw (white tom)
Midnightsky-mysterious strong black tom
Tornear-tabby tom
Tawnyfur-golden brown she-cat
Onewhisker-brown tabby tom
Apprentice, Gorsepaw (small, brownish tabby tom)
Runningbrook-light gray she-cat
Apprentice, lilacpaw (friendly pretty, unusual lilac tone pelt she-cat)
Shrewdstripe--beautiful brown she-cat
Queens: Ashfoot-gray queen
Morningflower-tortoiseshell queen
Whitetail-small white she-cat

SHADOWCLAN
Leader: Tigerstar-big dark brown tabby tom with unusually long front claws, formerly of ThunderClan (9/9)
Apprentice, Wisteriapaw
Deputy: Blackfoot-large white tom with huge jet-black paws, formerly a rogue cat
Medicine cat(s): Runningnose-small gray-and-white tom
Warriors: Oakfur-small brown tom
Littlecloud-very small tabby tom
Darkflower-black she-cat
Boulder-silver tabby tom, formerly a rogue cat
Russetfur-dark ginger she-cat, formerly a rogue cat
Apprentice, Cedarpaw
Lightsight-small black and white tom
Sharptooth-massive brown tom
Jaggedtooth-huge tabby tom, formerly a rogue cat
Apprentice, Rowanpaw
Broadtail--big brown tom with a unusual large tail.
Apprentice, applepaw
Queens: Tallpoppy-long-legged light brown tabby she-cat

RIVERCLAN

Leader: Leopardstar-unusually spotted golden tabby she cat (9/9)
Deputy: Mistyfoot-grey she-cat with blue eyes
Medicine cat(s): Mudfur-long-haired light brown tom
Warriors: Blackclaw-smoky black tom
Heavystep-thickset tabby tom
Apprentice, Dawnpaw
Stonefur-gray tom with battle-scarred ears
Mistyfoot-gray she-cat with blue eyes
Shadepelt-very dark gray she-cat
Lunafur-super unusual she cat, 'whose pelt looks like the night sky'
Loudbelly-dark brown tom
Graystripe-long-haired gray tom, formerly of ThunderClan
Queens: Mosspelt-tortoiseshell she-cat
Elders: Graypool-dark gray she-cat

Chapter 1.
"Life is great," purred swiftsight to brightheart. Tonight was yet another gathering, a show of time passing slowly and quickly.
"Yeah," she replied. "Most of the time," the sky was slightly dark, the moon sliding up the horizon. Swiftsights fur slightly bristled as cloudtail approached. Over the last few days he had became closer brightheart, more then ever. Swiftsight knew they were already close, cloudtail had supported her heavily after the dog attacks, but recently, he had been trying more, seemingly trying to win brightheart over.
"Hello you two," cloudtail purred, causing swiftsight to jump out of his thoughts.
"What do you want?" Asked swiftsight.
"Firstly, to tell you two that you are both going to the gathering, so you have a bit of time to prepare, and secondly, to just... hang out," Softly mewed cloudtail.
Swiftsight shifted slightly uncomfortable as brightheart replied with a happy 'yeah'. Cloudtail sat next to brightheart, irritating swiftsight.
'Why does she like such a soft kittypet,' thought swiftpaw, 'hes done nothing in his life aside from being firehearts precious nephew'. He looked up, seeing the sky's darken.
'Hopefully one of the good warriors is going to the gathering so I can chat with them' thought swiftsight. Then he felt a little bump from brightheart, and he saw her eye shining with happiness.
"Why don't you talk to cloudtail?" She recommended, softly. "He's such a great cat, I don't get why you hate him,"
Swiftsight would've hissed if any other cat had said that to him, but it was brightheart. He couldn't.
"Fine," mumbled swiftsight, clawing at the ground. "But i don't expect me to be kind,"
"Why are you being so down," brighthearts stern voiced made swiftsight jump, "hes just a friend,"
"I- sorry," he replied, before looking at cloudtail. The fluffy white toms eyes were full of happiness. Maybe he should give him a chance.
"Hello." Mewed swiftsight as brightheart moved out of the way. Cloudtail stepped closer before sitting down.
"Hello, swiftsight," purred cloudtail, "how are you?"
'This is so awkward' swiftsight thought to himself, before replying with "im fine,"
"Glad to hear," replied cloudtail, before thinking for a second, and saying "excited for the gathering?"
"Not really, I've been to multiple already. Im just hoping duskfall will be there and that something interesting happens," replied swiftsight.
"Fair enough," mewed cloudtail. Then, to swiftsights relief, he heard whitestars voice, indicating for all cats bound to the gathering to gather and set off.
The trio got up and headed to the massive white tom. Swiftsight noticed that sparklepelt, willowpelt, darkstripe, longtail and fernpaw were also joining them. He smiled, at least he had 2 cats hes close with to speak to.
Whitestar lead them off at a pace as the night moon neared the top of the sky, twoleg lights flashing in the distance, stars shining in the darkness of the sky. Night was definitely swiftsight favourite time of the day, even if some of his worst moments was doing it. The trip was quick and swift, and before they knew it they were at the island. Swiftsight noticed windclan had arrived, but not shadowclan or riverclan, yet. He looked to see if duskfall or starrynight were in the group of windclan cats, but to swiftsights dismay they weren't. Soon enough he settled down, waiting with sparklepelt.
"I wonder if one day I can be thunderclan leader," said sparklepelt, out of nowhere.
"That'll have to be after me then, cause ill definitely be clan leader one day," chuckled swiftsight. He loved the idea. Him on top the highrock, the cat the clan looked for, respected, loved. And it'll be even better with brightheart as Deputy. His dream. Perfect.
"I wouldn't mind being your deputy," sparklepelts words cut swiftsight out of his thoughts. "Being the deputy of such a strong, awesome cat would be an honour, "
Swiftsight purred at the compliment. "Thank you," he purred. Then he noticed the smell of both riverclan and shadowclan on the wind. Togather.
The two clans burst into the clearing, like one big clan.
"What in starclans name!?" Gasped swiftsight. At the front was tigerstar and leopardstar, and the two leaders walked towards the tree, and jumped onto it. Tigerstar yowled for the cats to prepare for the gathering to start, stern and excited, as if something massive was gonna happen. Swiftsight joined thunderclans area, sitting next to cloudtail and sparklepelt. He wasn't happy being next to the fluffy warrior but it would do. Clouds started covering the sky, and swiftsights fur bristled.
"I'll like to start the gathering with a proposal to all clans," tigerstars voiced echoed through the clearing. He took a second to look down at the cats, and said "we should unite all clans,"
Immediately yowls of anger and disagreement rose from most cats, but were shushed by tigerstars look alone. "Instead of dividing lands between cats, causing countless useless injuries and even deaths from battles, not allowing free range for any cat, we could unite powers, have countless prey and no deaths. And be more powerful then even. Leopardstar and her clan have already agreed to join this massive clan - named tigerclan - and you two should too, whitestar and tallstar," calmly purred tigerstar.
"He's got a point," whispered swiftsight to sparklepelt, "uniting clans won't be the worst thing in the world,"
"Never!" Whitestar hissed, "it's starclan reason there is 4 clans, it's writing in the stars! Does starclan approve of this? We won't be joining, never would i allow my clan to unite with a cat like you..."
Tallstar said his reply right after whitestar. "I agree with whitestar. It's starclans reason there is 4 clans, we shouldn't disrespect our ancestors. I, and windclan, won't be joining ether,"
Swiftsight noticed tigerstar expression change, from calm and excited, to anger. "You fools," he said as rain started heading down, "this is a great opportunity. Why can't you be like riverclan and join," tigerstar noticed the rain and smiled, "see, even starclan don't like your answers. If you won't join willingly, then I guess ill have to find another way," he finished, before jumping off the tree, with leopardstar following. "Let's go, tigerclan. Meeting dismissed,"
Swiftsight hadn't even noticed sparklepelt at his side until tigerstar left, shivering. "No," she mewed, " he isn't going to try to take over the clan's, Is he? After all hes done," her frightened voice was loud next to swiftsight.
"We'll beat him, easily. Don't panic," he mewed. Swiftsight got one more stab of jealousy of seeing cloudtail comforting brightheart, before thunderclan gathered and went home with the eerie news.

Chapter 2.
The news about the gathering quickly spread through the cats that hadn't attended the gathering, most shocked and appalled by tigerstars idea. Some scared and worried, others determined.
Sparklepelt sat out the warrior's den later that night, unable to sleep. She looked toward whitestar, who had decided that him, himself be on guard tonight. He looked so concentrated, determined. 'Hes a good leader,' thought sparklepelt, 'great choice'. Sparklepelt decided to approach her leader, to maybe have a chat.
"What are you doing up at these times?" Asked whitestar, sensing sparklepelts approached.
"Can't sleep," she replied calmly.
"Okay," mewed whitestar. It's was then just silent for a little bit, the two looking out, on guard.
"What... what is it like being leader?" Asked sparklepelt, ending the silence.
Whitestar was in thought for a little bit. "It's... stressful, to be honest. I've got to deal with clan relationships, like seen at the gathering earlier, do all these apprentice and warrior ceremonies, to decide who goes on patrol, and to just be there for the clan. But it's worth it, for the clan," he softly mewed, a slight breeze flowing through camp.
"Interesting..." replied sparklepelt, "what's the best part about being leader?"
"Hmm... id say just everything in general. Helping the clan the most, being there for the clan, and more. Being leader comes with responsibilities, but it's worth it," he replied.
"Okay," mewed back sparklepelt. 'I can easily do that!' She thought, purring, 'sparklestar would be such a great name too!'.
"Why you purring?" Asked whitestar, causing sparklepelt to slightly jump.
"Nothing," she replied.
"Aight, it's getting late now. You should head back to the warrior's den and sleep. Im the one on guard here, not you," mewed whitestar.
"Oh, okay. Goodnight," mewed back sparklepelt.
"Good night sparklepelt, " whitestar mewed back, a hint of a smile on his lips. Sparklepelt went to sleep with the new information on leading the clan, wondering if she could do it. And how to be the best leader.
---

"Pss, hello?" Sparklepelt was Woking up by a cat. 'The spirit!' She noticed, and got up immediately, awake. "Follow me," it said, before racing out the den. Sparklepelt followed, and the two quickly left camp and a little away, before stopping before a stream.
"Why are we out here? What do you want?" Asked sparklepelt, sitting down and curling her tail around her paws.
"I never introduced myself to you, did I? I wanna tell you who I am, and maybe give you some information about tigerclan and bloodclan," the spirit mewed.
"Bloodclan!?" Mewed out sparklepelt, uneasiness hitting her, "who are they?"
"Ah, just some rouge group tigerstar is trying to unite with. Led by some small black tom, easy work, nothing serious," purred back the spirit.
"Oh okay," Softly mewed back sparklepelt, relieved, but then remembered, "didn't you warn about this to me!?"
"Oh yeah. You seem to have a short memory. Tigerclan is definitely the bigger threat, but bloodclan can still help out. They got some strong and tough cats,"
Mewed back the spirit."
Sparklepelt nodded, before mewing, "who are you?"
The spirit sat down and smiled, waiting a few seconds before saying. "I... am Mapleshade,"
Sparklepelts ears shot up, and she hissed, back off, "mapleshade!?"
"Calm down, calm down, I ain't a threat," she softly purred, like soothing a kit, "i won't bit your head off,"
Sparklepelt calmed down, and sat down. 'She has been nice to her,' she thought, 'but still, she's killed cats! Shes a dark forest cat!'.
"They deserved it!" Hissed out mapleshade, as if she read sparklepelts mind.
"Why?" Asked sparklepelt.
Mapleshade went on her normal rant about how they caused the death of her kits and she wanted revange so she planned and managed to kill them, but causing her death in the process and how supposedly star clan told her to do it etc. Sparklepelt by the end, just nodded, not knowing what to do with the information.
"Okay," she mewed. "Anyways, why are you helping me?"
"Cause I've been helping and chatting to your brother, duskfall, for moons now. And due to you two being kin, it's easy to find you and summon you," replied mapleshade, "remember that night out in the forest, the dream where duskfall scared you? That was me who made it happen. He wanted revenged for you being the reason he got exiled, and i happily helped. I knew the pain of being exiled and wanting revange, and knew he was a good way to get him at least a little less angry at you, " mapleshade explained, chuckling a little.
"Oh. I remember that night. Couldn't sleep after," replied sparklepelt. 'Maybe she isn't that bad,' thought sparklepelt, 'she can maybe be trusted, hopyfully... '.

Chapter 3.
"Shadowclan and riverclan have united!?" Mewed duskfall, shocked. Lilacpaw nodded.
"Yeah. They formed this 'tigerclan' thing to unite all clans. Riverclan agreed, but thankfully us and thunderclan said no," she replied.
"This is still bad! If they attack us, they'll outnumber us 2 clans to one. And knowing tigerstar hes gonna try to take over all the clans," duskfalls concerned voice ringed around camp.
"But we have thunderclan, " replied lilacpaw, "maybe we could try to ally ourselves with them. Tallstar would definitely be open for it,"
"Maybe. And they have like double the cats of any other clan here," agreed duskfall. "Quite a big clan,"

-

Duskfall was just chilling with starrynight when 'tigerclan' attacked. One second, peace flowed through the clearing, next, chaos and pain. Duskfall jumped to his paws as cats ran in, yowling and quick. Immediately a large tom with jet black paws (blackfoot) and a small black and white tom (lightsight) went for the two friends.
Duskfall dodged blackfoots first attack, the tom going straight for the throat, quite a foolish yet cruel move in duskfalls opinion. As the tom fell at the nothing, duskfall took the opportunity to get on top of blackfoot and dig his claws into the toms back, causing blackfoot to yowl.
"Get off of me!" He hissed. Duskfall smiled.
"No-" he was cut off as a big brown tom (heavystep) threw himself at duskfall, causing the two toms to tumble. Duskfall stole a quick moment to see how starrynight was doing, and she and lightsight weren't even fighting, just staring each other down. Duskfall looked back as heavystep threw his claws across duskfalls muzzle, and blood showed. Duskfall hissed, before successfully throwing heavystep off. He couldn't win this, it was a 2v1 with two experienced, powerful tigerclan Warriors. What could he do?
Never in a million moons would duskfall expect both starrynight, and the black and white tom to go at the two tigerclan Warriors, hissing and mad. Duskfall joined his two allies, and quite quickly the tigerclan cats were overpowered. Just then a thunderclan patrol of whitestar, swiftsight, cloudtail, sparklepelt and darkstripe appeared and helped windclan fully defeat tigerclan, against the odds. As all the windclan cats took a second to breathe and check who's injured, starrynight and duskfall decided to ask the black and white tom some questions.
"Who... who are you?" Asked duskfall.
"I am lightsight." Lightsight replied, "formerly a riverclan warrior, but I've been looking to leave after this whole... tigerclan thing. Do you know happens in camp. It's horrid. Cats starving, hurt, its awful. Leopardstar is so foolish for joining tigerclan."
Starrynight and duskfall didn't reply for a good ten seconds, not knowing what to say.
"Oh," let out duskfall, "that must be horrible."
Just then duskfall noticed his sister, swiftsight and cloudtail for some reason walking towards him and his friend(s). Swiftsight didn't look at all happy.
"Hello!" Purred starrynight as the three approached.
"Hello," mewed swiftsight, alongside sparklepelts and cloudtails greeting.
"What's cloudtail doing here?" Asked duskfall.
"He's become really close with brightheart recently, and she wants us to be friends and what not, and cloudtail is on board with it but I on the other hand..." swiftsight ranted.
"You need to stop being negative, " replied cloudtail, "you seem like a cool cat,"
"Thanks, I guess," replied swiftsight, nudging away from the fluffy tom. "Who's he?" Asked swiftsight, flicking his tail towards lightsight.
"Im lightsight, a 'tigerclan' warrior... well, probably not anymore. Im here after betraying them, and im hoping to join windclan," he smiled. Duskfall purred.
"You know, i used to not be a windclan warrior. I was stuck with these mousebrains!" Chuckled duskfall, pointing at sparklepelt and swiftsight, "before leaving for... reasons. Came here to live with my best friend starrynight and got accepted pretty quickly... by most. Talk to tallstar im sure he'll accept you to stay here for a little bit at least,"
"Oh, thanks," purred lightsight.
There was a awkward silence for a little bit before whitestar called all the thunderclan cats back to head home. Duskfall mewed a goodbye to swiftsight, sparklepelt and cloudtail, before finally, heading to the medicine den to get treatment for his scratches. (Don't think he forgot to check in with the medicine cat about his injuries!)

Chapter 4.
"Pss, swiftsight, wake up," swiftsight heard, a slight nudge from brightheart. He got up immediately, confused slightly.
"What do you want?" Asked swiftsight, slightly annoyed. It was the middle of the night, what could she want? He looked towards cloudtails nest, glad to see him sleeping.
"I was thinking we could go for a late night walk. You've seem quite stressed out over me so I just wanted to talk," Softly mewed brightheart. Swiftsight nodded.
"Yes," he mewed.
The two headed out into the forest without another word. It was just slightly raining. Just slightly. Swiftsight liked it. He likes the rain. The way it sounds, the way it feels, how it looks. He finds it nice, peaceful. He felt brightheart lightly brush against him. 'This is how it should be' thought swiftsight, 'without him,'.
Soon enough, in a small clearing, brightheart stopped, looking into the bushes.
"Do you hear that?" She asked, her green eyes wide. Swiftsight immediately got into a protective stance, staring whoever was in the bushes down.
"Go," he hissed. Then he saw it. Blue eyes, and the same fluffy white fur. 'Cloudtail!'
The white tom jumped at him...
...and swiftsight was Woking up, alert and slightly scared. He looked up to see the white fur again. Cloudtail again.
"What do you want!" He hissed, getting up. Cloudtail leaned back, shocked by swiftsights anger.
"You were hissing and thrashing around in your nest. I thought you were having a nightmare or maybe was in the dark forest," cloudtail softly mewed. Swiftsight relaxed a little.
"Thanks..." he mewed, "but it was nothing major. I didn't need your help," he looked up to meet cloudtails eyes, the snowy white toms eyes soft and kind. Almost like brightheart.
Swiftsight looked away. "Am I on dawn patrol?" He asked.
"No. The dawn patrol just left a minute ago. Its still a bit early," replied cloudtail.
"Okay," swiftsight mewed, looking around the den. Most cats were still asleep. Swiftsight got up and left the den, heading to the fresh kill pile. Cloudtail followed, to swiftsights annoyance. The black and white tom picked up a plump mouse, before sitting down in one of the camps corners, in the shade. Cloudtail yet again followed, to swiftsights even more annoyance.
"Why are you following me?" He slightly hissed as cloudtail approached.
"I just want to talk, to improve our relationship. And anyways, there's not that many other cats to talk to," Mewed cloudtail, sitting about a cat length away from swiftsight.
"Well I dont want to improve our 'relationship'. How long will it take till you understand i dont like you," swiftsight replied, seeing a slight flash of pain in cloudtails eyes. 'He actually wants to be friends with me?' Swiftsight thought, 'useless'.
"Can we at least improve it so you ain't hissing at me everytime I say hello," replied cloudtail calmly.
"Fine," mewed swiftsight.
Cloudtail shifted a couple of times, awkward and wondering what to say.
"So... how have you been this last moon?" Asked cloudtail.
"Fine, " answered swiftsight, "Aside from you it's been a great moon. How about you?"
"Im good," purred back cloudtail.
"Nice," mewed back swiftsight, without emotion. He could see cloudtail thinking of a reply, to try to continue the conversation.
"You know," started cloudtail, "earlier, darkstripe asked me if I wanted to go out and have a sparring match with him and fernpaw. He said I could bring a second cat so there would be two 1v1. If you want, you can come with me. Hopefully it'll help us bond," purred cloudtail.
Swiftsight smiled. "Yes," he said. He wanted to do this. Not because he wanted to bond with cloudtail, but so he could get some revange, beating him. "I'll like to,"
---

Swiftsight followed darkstripe into the forest with fernpaw and cloudtail. It was a quiet day, aside from the rain. It was just slightly raining, just slightly. How swiftsight like it.
"Perfect weather, " he muttered to fernpaw, who was walking between him and cloudtail.
"I prefer a nice warm greenleaf (summer) day," replied the she cat, "just laying down, it's nice,"
Swiftsight nodded, "yeah, it's quite nice," he replied. Then they arrived at a clearing, big enough for 4 cats to train in. Darkstripe sat down next to fernpaw, while telling swiftsight and cloudtail to sit togather across from him. Swiftsight sat down, then cloudtail, close enough for their fur to just slightly touch. Swiftsights fur slightly bristled.
"Today, fernpaw, we are just going to assess your ability in fighting and defending. You'll be a warrior soon, so i want to see your progress," darkstripe mewed, his eyes shining, proud of fernpaw.
"He's changed for the better," whispered cloudtail to swiftsight, "for someone who was so close to tigerstar he dosent seem so cruel,"
"Yes," agreed swiftsight.
"Swiftsight and cloudtail will firstly show how warriors fighting look like. You should be at or near their level," mewed dsrkstripe, nodding for the two toms get ready to fight. Swiftsight got excited and went to his side of the clearing, staring down cloudtail. This was his moment to get some sort of revange. This was his thing: fighting. His purpose.
"Go!"
Swiftsight started slowing walking towards cloudtail, sizing him up. Cloudtail went for him quickly, surprising swiftsight, but he managed to dodge, swiftly. Cloudtail was up quickly, and the two walked around eachother for a minute, looking for any weakness, any way to get an upper hand. Then, swiftsight tripper on a small rock. He was only down for a second, but it was enough time for cloudtail to jump on him. Swiftsight hissed and twisted, throwing cloudtail off. He scrambled to his paws and went for cloudtail as he got up. The two tumbled, and when swiftsight though he managed to ping cloudtail down, he went limp, throwing swiftsight off as he was more prepared for cloudtail to resist. The two thought for a a few more minutes, and it ended when cloudtail went to just try to barge into swiftsight, to trip him up, and swiftsight dodged. As the tom fell over thin air, swiftsight took advantage and easily pinged him down, beaming with victory. He'd won. He felt better.
"Decent fight," complimented darkstripe. "Quite foolish from cloudtail at the end. Most of the time cats would have easily dodge his move and ping him down. Aside from that you two were good. Now, fernpaw, I want you to fight me, using all you've learnt over the moons, and from that fight. Good luck," darkstripe went to one end of the clearing, fernpaw on the other end. Swiftsight and cloudtail got out the way, panting and tired.
"Good fight," mewed cloudtail to swiftsight, "you did well. You definitely are the better fighter out the two of us,"
"Thanks," purred swiftsight, his anger gone at his victory, "you did well, for a kittypet,"
Cloudtail let out a small growl at the kittypet name, before going back to watching the sparring match between mentor and apprentice.
"So, are we friends now?" Asked cloudtail, hoping.
"No, not yet," replied swiftsight, "but we are heading towards the right direction,"
And swiftsight knew his words had truth in them,"

Chapter 5.
The stars will dance above. The world can spin well quick. Life can start and end so soon. Love what you know and what you got. Take it to your heart. Make sure you know it all. Make sure you love them all.
Late night activities. Swiftsight got up. It was night, again. Hed seem to wake up more frequently at the late hours, near no cats awake and tiredness in his eyes. He didn't know why he'd wake up at these times. Never has, never will. Swiftsight stretched, heading out of the den. He saw darkstripe guarding the camp entrance, eyes fully locked in and focused. Swiftsight chuckled at himself at how serious he was. They wont be attacked at night.
He sorta had the camp to himself. If he was quiet enough at least. But what fun would it be alone? He wanted a friend to watch the stars above. To experience the normal love. To talk and to live. To be all and nothing at the current.
Swiftsight slipped back into the warrior den. He looked around, mainly for brightheart, and saw here snuggled up with cloudtail. He had to suppress a hiss. 'Off course' he thought 'she's like attached to his side or something'. Then swiftsight saw sparklepelt, so peaceful and relaxed. Perfect.
Swiftsight nudged the she cat softly, staring down at her soft form. She stirred, before opening a eye, fighting to not go back sleep.
"Swiftsight," she tiredly mewed, her voice soft and low, "what do you want?"
"I wanna talk," swiftsight replied, "and star gaze. Some peace, y'know,"
Sparklepelt got up quickly, her eyes sparkling with excitement and... something else.
"Sure," she cooly mewed, already heading to the den exit. Swiftsight followed shortly behind, leaving the calm den to the bright clearing of the camp.
"So, what do you want to talk about?" Asked sparklepelt, sitting down near the fresh kill pile.
"Stuff. Life," murmured swiftsight, sitting next to the white and ginger she cat.
"What about it?" Pressed on sparklepelt, tilting her head.
"I firstly wanna talk about..." swiftsights gaze went to the floor, taking a second to continue, "cloudtail and brightheart."
Sparklepelt took a second to reply. She had known their relationship, the two had gotten closer over the last moon, which she'd known made swiftsight jealous. But she didn't mind it. She could get closer with swiftsight.
"I know. But that stuff may happen. " she simply said.
"Yeah... but im afraid to lose brightheart to him. Shes been my friend for forever, since kits... and I love her, y'know. And then now she's always with that kittypet and never spends time with me anymore... it's..." swiftsight choked, looking up to meet sparklepelts gaze, "it ruins everything!"
Sparklepelt looked into swiftsights amber eyes, taking a second to reply. She sighed.
"I dont really know how to... help you. I've never had that happen to me and in the end, it's brighthearts choice who's she with and who she likes. " Sparklepelt comforted, before adding, "but I'll always be here for you. Know that," She said with a small smile.
Swiftsight felt a little warmth go through him at sparklepelts offer.
"Thank you," he murmured, "you've always been here, too. Even when I treated you different when the news about you being a kittypet came out. You, duskfall and firestar have proved kittypets can be useful. " He purred, a happy purr sparklepelt rarely heard.
"No problem," she purred back, leaning slightly into the tom. She saw swiftsight slightly jumped, before relaxing against her.
"So..." swiftsight started, "how have you been... this past moon?" He asked softly.
"Great!" She purred happily, before calming down a little, "it's been a fine moon,"
"Good," replied swiftsight. Soon enough, they fell into a comfortable silence, side by side, watching the stars above.
"You know," sparklepelt started, thinking for a second about whether to contiue or not. "You're as beautiful as the stars above,"
She heard swiftsight gasp a little, before letting out a purr. "Thank you." He replied. Nothing back? sparklepelt thought.
The night will last.

Chapter 6.
Snowpaw was out hunting with ashpaw, fireheart, and willowpelt on a nice sunny day, a soft breeze flowing through the area they tredged. It was quiet, painfully quiet that day. The patrol didn't have much chemistry, snowpaw wasn't exactly friends with ashpaw, and especially not with fireheart and willowpelt. But he wouldn't know if they were talking or not, normal talking he couldn't hear. He wonder how it was to be able to hear properly, not relying on shouts by his clanmate for him to hear, making other cats turn their attention to him, or signals only his closest friends and his mentor and his mother knew, though he liked that way as no one could really 'listen' into or know what he was talking about, aside from said cats that knew the signals, but he knew he could trust them.
Finally snowpaw spotted a mouse scuffling around a few fox tails in front of him, oblivious to the danger right before him. Though his pure bright white pelt didn't help hunt, the prey didn't spot it, facing the other way. Three... two... one...
Snowpaw raced forward and before he could even think had the mouse in his jaws, dead and warm. Even with his deafness he could still hunt easily, though he may make noise accidently that'll get the preys attention. He purred as he buried the prey into the ground, saving th bring back to camp late. He also spotted ashpaw with a rabbit, the fellow apprentice also purring to himself.
Soon enough the hunting patrol was nearing the end, near the kittypet area. Fireheart was very familiar with it -- it was where he was born, and he frequently visited to see his kittypet sister, princess. -- Snowpaw was also a little familiar, when sparklepelt and duskfall -- then sparklepaw and thrushpaw -- had introduced him to Autumn, another kittypet who was friendly with the other two apprentices.
They were about to head back until snowpaw noticed a slightly plump black and white tom jumped down from the kittypet area. Snowpaw didn't recognise him. He only knew two kittypets currently living in the houses, being Princess and Autumn, so the newcomer confused snowpaw. His fur bristled, and just before he was about to threaten the kittypet, ashpaw gave a nudge, and snowpaw noticed fireheart was being friendly with the kittypet. Snowpaw figured it was another of his old kittypet friends.
--- POV CHANGE ---

"Hello, fireheart," the kittypet mewed, and before fireheart could talk back they contiued, "We need to talk, urgently. I've had... a dream."
Fireheart tilted his gaze, his green eyes meeting the old familiar warmth of his friend. "Okay... what is it about?" He asked. Ashpaw pawed at the ground impatiently, realising they might spend more time out here then he wanted.
"A couple of nights ago, I had these... Ghosts cats," the kittypet stopped for a second, considering his words, "Im assuming they'll be known as star clan told you, im assuming?" He stopped, allowing fireheart to speak for a second.
"I assume so, especially if they was... A pretty multi coloured she cat named spottedleaf," Fireheart murmured the last words, his gaze falling to the ground. Ashpaw and the kittypet had to suppressed a mrrow of laughter while snowpaw looked on, confused.
"Eh, yeah, but she was also with this old grey looking she cat named... Yellowfang, I think," the kittypet continued. Firehearts gaze lightened up at the recognition of the two dead cats. Even if both were close to fireheart and died not many moons ago, he seemed to at least gotten use to them appearing in cats dreams.
"Yes!" He purred softly, "those two cats... mainly spottedleaf," firehearts gaze dropped to the ground again for a second, "visit me in my dreams. What did they say to you?" He pressed on.
"They talked something about old friends needed to contiue the fire, and alongside me was this black tom with a white chest and..." the kittypet was cut off before he could finish.
"R-ravenpaw!?" Fireheart half shocked half excitedly mewed. "That must means you two might help!" He added.
"But help in what? I thought you were safe out here in the forest, if you managed to stay long enough to even become deputy of your clan for a bit," the kittypet questioned, a look of confusion in his face.
"Well yes... but also no," admitted fireheart, "you see, currently my clan is safe, for now. There was this tom named tigerclaw who was evil-" fireheart went on about the story of tigerclaw being evil, betraying the clan, becoming leader of shadowclan, uniting them with Riverclan and threatening the other two clans to join or risk possibly dieing, "so maybe..." fireheart murmured, nudging closer to the kittypet, "you may help the clans against them."
The kittypets fur ruffled at the idea and he looked quite startled. "I ain't going out into the dangrous forest, possibly dieing to those cruel cats, cause some after life clan from your clans possibly told me a prophecy!" He hissed, slightly startling fireheart.
"Look," he started, "it may be a coincidence. You know, maybe we should ask ravenpaw about this too, see if hes had the dream. If this is true, then you maybe have to help... only for a little. Look, Smudge, in case that is true, why not let me show you thunderclan territory... just in case you need help or anything," He comforted the tom, pressing lightly against his former kittypet friend.
Smudge looked at the ground for a second, considering the words, before saying with a sigh. "Okay," he mewed cooly, "I'll see your clan. But it's dosent mean or promise ill stay or help unless this dream is fully true, okay?" He looked into firehearts eyes, a slightly warmth at seeing his old friends after all this time.
"Alright, Smudge," purred back fireheart.

-- CHANGE OF POV --

Snowpaw walked back to camp with the original patrol and the newcomer. Though snowpaw didn't know who he was, he couldn't help but steal some glances at him. He was quite handsome after all. Snowpaw snaped back, shaking his head. Hes a kittypet he thought, He might not even stay for more then a day. He could saw fireheart talking to the kittypet, but snowpaw couldn't hear. Sometimes he hated being deaf. He didn't even know why they were returning to camp with the handsome kittypet, or why he looked so startled. But the again, it made him who he was, made him even more determined to prove his deafness wasn't a weakness, that he could be a warrior despite it. And he then was glad he was deaf... well, only a part of him.
Fireheart took some de-tours, to ashpaws even bigger anger, showing the kittypet key areas of their territory, taking time to explain what he needed to say. Finally, after almost spending triple the time with the kittypet and going around the territory then the original hunting patrol, they returned to camp. Snowpaw slightly worried as he remembered the prey he left out, momentarily forgotten when the kittypet appeared. He quickly asked fireheart if he could get it, having to say it slowly so he understood as snowpaws words sounded strange due to him rarely hearing normal talk, and raced out to get his prey. After a quick few dashes, he finally entered camp with two plump mouses and a rabbit. Ashpaw had gotten two rabbits, willowpelt had a Disappointedly hunt with nothing, and fireheart got four mouses, plenty of prey even with the interruption.
Snowpaw could sense a tension as he entered camp. He knew some cats dont like visitors, especially kittypets, but had grown to bitterly accept them, especially with fireheart and cloudtail and sparklepelt. Some cats were surrounding the kittypet, who looked quite uncomfortable as the cats said words to him snowpaw couldn't hear. Some looked angry, some looked confused, some looked excited at seeing the newcomer. Snowpaw noticed that fireheart must've left camp a little ago, leaving the kittypet to defend himself. Snowpaw then remembered that they had a leader that wasn't fireheart, whitestar, who was heading over and forcing the cats away from the kittypet. He only let ashpaw and willowpelt stay to tell him what happened. He may have gotten a short explanation from fireheart but he still wanted more information. Snowpaw slowly walked over, admiring the kittypet for a second. He sat down across him, the kittypet not even noticing snowpaw there until he turned his direction away from whitestar for a second to see what ashpaw was saying.
He said something, which snowpaw recognised was "who's he?" And he immediately said out.
"Snowpaw, I am," in a slightly weird way of cat talking. The kittypet tilted his head in confusion before ashpaw said something to him, which snowpaw figured was that he was deaf as the kittypet shot him a look of sympathy, and snowpaw slightly blushed under his gaze. What the hell am i doing, he thought, lifting his paw to awkwardly lick his paw, Hes a kittypet.
Soon enough they finished and whitestar pointed to the spare den, to which the kittypet walked off towards. Snowpaw felt his paws carry him over there too, wanting to learn and at least talk to the handsome tom.
"What are you doing?" The kittypet asked as snowpaw wandered over.
"I want to talk. What's your name?" Asked snowpaw in broken cat. The kittypet took a moment to understand and said.
"Im Smudge, and your snowpaw, the deaf white tom, right?" He asked, though some of it snowpaw didn't understand.
"Say that again, louder. I can hear just slightly," snowpaw mewed back. Smudge walked closer before yelling,
"Im Smudge, and your snowpaw, the deaf white tom, right?" He repeated, looking away embarrassed when cats turned their faces to see what was going on.
"Yes," snowpaw eagerly purred, before noticing how Smudge looked under all the attention and added, "ah, dont mind them. Its normal for me, youll get less embarrassed every time the more you talk to me,"
Smudge looked back with a slight smile. "Oh, okay. Thanks," he purred, which snowpaw could understand. He nudged closer, wanting the feel the warmth of the kittypets fur next to him. He looked like he had quite soft fur...
Then fireheart appeared with a black tom and Smudge was up and gone and snowpaw felt a little disappointed. Why was he so close, wanting to be close with a kittypet!? he hissed silently to himself. Realising how tired he was suddenly, he flopped down to his side, falling asleep quickly.

-- POV CHANGE --

"But why would starclan want us?" Wondered Smudge, "the clan could probably easily do without me against... tigerclan,"
"Starclan sends signals for a reason, " The fellow non thunderclan cat named Ravenpaw added in, "id know, I was once thunderclan."
Fireheart nodded, "yes," he agreed, "there must be something major youll bring."
Smudge look of confusion and fear was suddenly changed to a determination. "If this prophecy is true and all, and I need to help, what harm would there be if I joined thunderclan," he proposed, shocking both fireheart and ravenpaw.
"But i thought you didn't want to join the prophecy and..." fireheart was about to mention him being a kittypet before remembering even he was once a soft kittypet.
"Cats can change," Smudge purred, "Some training wont hurt. And I want to follow in your footsteps, fireheart," his gaze met firehearts again, and the ginger tom nodded.
"Alright," he agreed, "you may join thunderclan as an apprentice if you wish. Ravenpaw, if you want, you can see his apprentice ceremony before heading back to the barn. I know Barley will be a little worried about you,"
Ravenpaw nodded, "ill watch his ceremony. In the end, we might have to get along too if this prophecy was true."

Whitestars yowl got the clan to head out, cats gathering around, some annoyed, some confused. Smudge sat in the middle of camp, slightly scared but determined as he looked up at the white tom. Snowpaws fur ruffled in happiness as he noticed Smudge might be joining the clan.
"All cats who can hunt prey, gather here under the highrock of the ceremony of a new apprentice." He yowled. Some cats objected at another kittypet being allowed into their ranks, but whitestar stopped their arguments with one, stern look.
"A prophecy has stated that this said kittypet will be important to the clan, like fireheart once was. Starclan, I hope you look down at this new apprentice and guide his paws." He paused, before staring down at Smudge. "Smudge, do you promise to defend the clan and uphold the warrior code, even at the risk of your life?" He asked. Smudge looked a little startled but replied quite bravely.
"I do, whitestar."
Whitestar nodded, "then, from now on until you earn your warrior name, you may be known as...

Spotpaw".

Chapter 7.
Duskfall was lazing around in windclan camp with starrynight the same day, a chill breeze flowing through camp. There was still a slight uneasiness from the fight a week or two ago with tigerclan, and duskfall wondered if this may be the end of the clans as they know it. All tigerclan had to do was overpower one clan, and then it'll be a 3v1 against the other. Duskfall then thought of something. What if we unite with thunderclan? he thought, his thunderclan bias mainly wanting that so he could be by sparklepelts and swiftsight and snowpaws side. Duskfal purred at himself at the idea.
Starrynight must've sensed the change in duskfalls attitude as she asked. "Why are you happy all of a sudden?"
Duskfall hesitated for a second, before replying. "I thought about the possibility of windclan and thunderclan uniting..." he trailed off at starrynights slightly confused and shocked expression before adding, "only for a little bit, against tigerclan off course."
Starrynight smiled. "Off course you wanna reunite with thunderclan, " She teased, "obviously you still prefer thunderclan."
Duskfall hissed a little, before cursing at himself for being rude to the cat he loved most. "Ah," he murmured, "no,".
Starrynight chuckled, "sure, sure," She purred with a smile, before dropping her tone and saying, "but I get it. You have kin in that clan and friends and all. Must be awful loving so many cats in a different clan,"
Duskfall stared back at her, a slight warmth going through his body at starrynights understanding, "yes," he murmured sadly, "i wished they were here in windclan, or i and you in ThunderClan. But the world isn't perfect, is it?" Duskfall fidgeted with his dusky brown paws.
"Yes, " starrynight murmured, "Sometimes it can't go our way,"
The two cats stayed in a comfortable silence for a while afterwards, enjoying the company. The sunlight pierced into the windclan camp, warming duskfalls pelt. He loved the warmth, with starrynight next to him. He was glad for it all.
...

It was late at night the same day. Not so late that all cats had gone sleep, but late enough that the moon was peaking over the horizon. Duskfall padded towards tallstars den, smelling the warm familiar scent of his former mentor, clan leader, and sorta father. Duskfall entered the den, and spotted tallstar sitting down, looking a little tired but awake.
"Can I speak with you?" Asked duskfall, stopping at the entrance.
"Yes, and you can enter. I wont bite your ears off!" Tallstar teased, both with a hint of fun and a hint of serious. Duskfall slowly entered.
"So you know tiger and such?" He started slowly, staring around the den.
"Yeah, off course. They are a big threat of the forest," replied tallstar.
"So I was thinking..." duskfall stopped, considering continuing before deciding too. "If we may momentarily unite with thunderclan in case tigerclan attacks on of us and beats us, meaning it'll be a 3v1 and the other clan is done for," Duskfall contiued in one breath.
He studied tallstar, but his expression gave no answer aside from thinking.
"That's a decent idea," he finally said, "We have good relations with thunderclan anyways. Tomorrow, ill go with you and barkface to talk with firestar. Only thing is that the other cats in the clan may not be up to it..." tallstar trailed off.
"Dosent matter," Sternly mewed duskfall, "they can deal with it. Its for our safety."
"I like your courage and determination despite possibly resistance, " Tallstar purred, "I reckon youll make a good leader someday, maybe after me-or someone else. "

Chapter 8.
"What is tallstar doing at our camp?" Ashpaw wondered, walking slowly up to sparklepelt. She flicked her tail to a space next to her for ashpaw to sit in, staring at where tallstar had been at whitestars den.
"I dont really know," murmured back sparklepelt, "but it must be important, "
Ashpaw nestled next to sparklepelt, getting comfortable before asking, "when will I be a warrior?" The question was more to himself then sparklepelt.
"Soon," sparklepelt responded despite ashpaw not seeking an answer. "You've nearing how long swiftsight and brightheart had trained for!" As if on cue, the two cats returned to camp from a hunting patrol, along with snowpaw, spotpaw, thrushpelt and fireheart. Sparklepelt spotted cloudtail running over to the scarred white she cat, swiftsight bristling next to her.
Ashpaw let out a mrrow in amusement, leaning in to sparklepelt. "Looks like someone is jealous," he chuckled, purring. Sparklepelt nodded slightly.
"Yeah," she agreed, "though it must be hard for swiftsight, seeing his best friend and..." Sparklepelt stopped for a second, before adding "being sorta stolen from him by cloudtail," she finished.
By then tallstar got out of whitestars den, followed by whitestar himself and their deputy, willowpelt. Instead of leaving tallstar stayed where he was and whitestar leaped on top of the highrock, yowling a command for all cats to gather. Ashpaw and sparklepelt headed closer, their fur slightly brushing. Swiftsight joined them with a slightly sad gaze, and sparklepelt longed to comfort him but knew she couldn't right now.
"All cats who could hunt prey on their own gather under the highrock for a Clan meeting!" Whitestar yowled again. Soon enough all cats present in camp were out in the clearing, wondering what whitestar was going to declare.
"We all know of the threat tigerclan is to the forest, being two clans in one," he started, his gaze giving nothing away. "Tallstar as you have seen came to my camp with a proposal, " whitestar took a second to continue, studying all the cats gathered, "i have agreed with him. For a short time, while tigerclan is still a threat to everyone, us and windclan will... 'unite'," though the way he said 'unite' suggested they weren't going to be friends. Yowls ringed across camp, cats hating the idea. Sparklepelt fur bristled herself, till she remembered that duskfall and starrynight were both in windclan.
"We will be with duskfall again!" Was the first thing ashpaw purred to her, completely ignoring the other cats, though they quieting down as whitestars stern looked swept around camp.
"We will go to windclan camp, as tigerclan and riverclan aren't used to open spaces. We may be too, but windclan is, which will give us an advantage. Gather the fresh kill, herbs, kits and what else you need. We will leave at sunhigh. Meeting dismissed, " whitestar glared around camp one more time, before calmly jumping off the highrock and sitting at the front of it, waiting to see if anyone had any questions or needed help.
"Whitestars gone crazy!" Hissed dustpelt from the crowd breaking the awkward silence. With that the cats start going all round camp, some fine with the idea, others fur bristled and anger visable on their fur, but no one disobeys.
"What do we do?" Murmured sparklepelt to ashpaw.
"No clue," chuckled back the grey tom. Soon enough everyone was ready. Sparklepelt noticed cinderpelt with some of the herbs, alongside brightheart and cloudtail, again to swiftsights dismay. She got up, followed by ashpaw, and waited near the camp exit. Whitestar waited, a slight flick of his tail showing his impatient, as if tigerclan could attack any moment now.
"He's gone crazy," sparklepelt heard sandstorm murmured as he sat a fox length away from. When all the cats were ready, whitestar flicked his tail and with a meow, they set off. The group stretched quite long, with the cats more willing to go up ahead (including sparklepelt and ashpaw) while the less willing trudged behind, wanting to stay back at camp.
They were about halfway to windclan camp when they were stopped by one, quite small, black tom with a collar with tooth. Though sparklepelt couldn't see them, see knew other cats were nearby. The black cat sat down.
"What do you want?" Asked whitestar, his fur bristling, "you are in windclan territory, "
The black cat stared back cooly at whitestar. "Yous are thunderclan, right?" He asked. Whitestar tilted his head.
"Yes," he answered, "why?"
"Ah. Tigerstar mentioned yous and windclan. Said you were weak and easy to fight, and that me and him could lead the forst and whatever. " whitestar went to interrupt the black tom but with a nod silenced him. "Ah, i ain't gonna fight yous. He seemed too ambitious, knew yous wouldn't be weak. And to that I was correct. See, i have a deal for yous. I know that tigerstar guy is evil and such, and I know he will betray me. So, if yous help me and my cats beat him, we can have his land and yous can have yours. My cats have been living in the alleyways near it and need to land. Do you accept?"
Sparklepelt bristled.
"How can we believe you? I've never seen you before." Whitestar replied.
"I am scourge, and for i am leader of bloodclan."

Chapter 9.
"Uh..." whitestar stuttered. Swiftsight fur bristled. 'Thinks we will believe him, what a mousebrain'.
"Make up your mind. If you don't agree, I'll guess you'll be alone against this Tigerclan," scourge purred. Swiftsight walked forward, close enough for whitestar to hear him.
"He's definitely lying," he hissed lowly. Whitestar nodded.
"It is a no. We are strong enough to beat them on our own. If you are of need of anything, we won't be able to do anything, so we cannot go into debt to yous. Sorry," whitestar professional mewed.
Scourge waited a second, before nodding. "Okay," he mewed. "Bye. See you in the battle. " and before whitestar could say anything, the tom left.
"What does he mean by 'See you are the battle'?" Swiftsight immediately hissed, turning to Sparklepelt. The she cat froze, thinking.
"I dont know!" She replied. Swiftsight rolled his eyes, amused.
"Ah, probably a useless threat to scare us." He mrrowed back.
The tension was evident in the cats as they continued the walk to WindClan camp. Swiftsight sticked close to Sparklepelt, his fur bristling. 'But if the threat was true... he shaked his head. No way was it. Why would a random group of cats know about this fight, yet alone ask a clan if they needed help. The nerve!
Swiftsight was immediately greeted by Duskfall at the camp entrance, alongside Starrynight. Sparklepelt was obviously happy to see her brother again, while Swiftsight was just glad his friend was alright. They also greeted Starrynight politely.
Whitestar meanwhile went to Tallstar, alongside his deputy Willowpelt. Tallstars deputy Deadfoot was also there. The 4 started talking in hushed tones.
Aside from Duskfall, Starrynight and Lilacpaw, most WindClan cats ether seemed awkward or hostile towards the ThunderClan cats. Swiftsight had expected that. In the end, not everyday does one clan stay in another clans camp.

Swiftsight had settled alongside Brightheart and Cloudtail by the time the two leaders had stopped talking. Tallstar stepped on WindClans high ledge, while Whitestar sat at the base of it, like a deputy. The two actual deputies sat nearby too.
"May all cats old enough to catch their prey gather here for a clan meeting!" The two yowled. 'Im close enough' decided Swiftsight, staying where he was. So did Brightheart and Cloudtail. The few WindClan and ThunderClan cats who weren't in the main clearing appeared, gathering beneath Tallstar. The tensions were still high, but the two Clans had relaxed a little beside eachother at least.
"As you may know by now, ThunderClan is here. This means if, or when TigerClan attacks, we will have enough cats to defend and fight." There were a couple yowls of disagreement by the cats, but Tallstar ignored them. "For now, Whitestar will still organise patrols for ThunderClan cats. They may hunt in their territory or WindClan territory, but border patrols may have both Clans cats in them. The medicine cat's and deputies will also work togather. And yous will too. No fighting or anything!" Tallstars voice rose to a yowl, before leaning down towards Whitestar. "Anything to add?"
"Not really. Same as you said." Whitestar mewed back.
"Then this meeting is dismissed. Any questions or needs, then please come to us." Tallstars gaze swept across the camp once, before leaping off the Highledge.
"This is going to be so strange," Brighthearts voice startled Swiftsight out of his thoughts. He turned to the she cat, smiling softly. "I'll make sure nothing bad happens to you though," he purred. Brightheart smiled back.
"I know, Swift," she mewed softly. Swiftsight felt warm. Peaceful, even if they were in another clans camp and a possible war was coming. He still had Brightheart, and Sparklepelt, and his Clan... and Cloudtail, too, he guessed. He was tolerable.

Chapter 10.
"May all ThunderClan cats old enough to hunt their own prey gather here for a Clan meeting!" Whitestars yowl breezed through camp. Spotpaw woke up startled at the sudden call, getting up to check whatever it was. Snowpaw was by his side quite quickly too.
"Spiritkits apprentice ceremony, I think," Snowpaw murmured to Spotpaw. The black and white toms reply was a nod. It seemed like it. The kit was sat in the middle of the clearing, Whitestar on top of the highledge alongside Tallstar. Willowpelt sat at the base of it. A good amount of ThunderClan cats were sitting around, alongside a couple WindClan cats, including Duskfall. Sparklepelt looked like she was bursting with pride. Spotpaw knew she had found the kit randomly one day, but he never knew she loved him that much.
"Today, I'll be making a kit into an apprentice, my first apprentice ceremony, alongside two new Warriors. Spiritkit, please stand up," Whitestar purred. Spiritkit quickly ran up to the front, gazing up into Whitestars eyes.
"Are you ready to become an apprentice, to learn the Warrior Code, to defend your Clan with your life, and to do all the stuff that comes with being an apprentice?"
"I do!" Spiritkit squeaked. Whitestar looked over to Sparklepelt. Oh, thats why! Spotpaw thought.
"Sparklepelt, are you ready to mentor Spiritkit, and teach him all that Bluefur taught you?" Whitestar asked. Hmph, according to Swiftsight and Duskfall she barely taught her anything and it was thanks to Sandstorm and Fireheart! Spotpaw thought. He looked at Bluefur in the corner, but her gaze didnt give away anything.
"Yes!" Purred Sparklepelt. Whitestar is so gonna pick her as deputy if Willowpelt dies Spotpaw mewed in his head, he looks at her with so much respect.
"Then from this day onwards, Spiritkit you shall be known as Spiritpaw, with your mentor being Sparklepelt. Congratulations!" Whitestar purred. Cheers from around WindClan camp ignited, though only Duskfall and Starrynight joined in from WindClans side.
"Ashpaw, Fernpaw, please step up." Whitestar mewed when the noise quieted down. The two apprentices also looked like they were going to burts with happiness. Its like this is the greatest thing ever! Spotpaw thought, amused. Well, i guess it is... to them.
Whitestar went through the normal Warrior Ceremony spiel. Fernpaw was named Ferncloud, and was immediately congratulated by Dustpelt. They are definitely in love, Spotpaw rolled his eyes. Ashpaw was named Ashfur, the grey pelted tom immediately turning to see Sparklepelts reaction. Does nobody hide their feelings around here! Spotpaw sighed. Maybe they didnt have a reason to. Clan life was very strange, to him at less.

-POV CHANGE-

I wonder when ill be a Warrior... thought Snowpaw beside Spotpaw. He'd been training for a few good moons by now, but he also knew he was still a bit away from being a Warrior, due to his deafness and such. But he could prove himself. He needed too.
After the meeting had been dismissed Snowpaw had been sent out on a border patrol with Duskfall, Tallstar, and Lightsight. Not much had happened as they reached they reached Fourtrees. Snowpaw had been surprised that TigerClan hadn't really claimed ThunderClan territory yet. 'I mean, they surrond it and the only real defence is ThunderClan hunters going there to hunt,' Snowpaw thought. Just as the snowy tom finished thinking a 'TigerClan' patrol appears. Snowpaw noticed Tigerstar himself leading it, alongside some warriors he didnt recognised. Duskfall immediately walked up to the tom, despite Tallstars protests.
"What do you want?" He asks, tilting his head. Snowpaw fur bristles.
"Ah, hello Duskfall. I was hoping to see you," Tigerstar purrs, to everyone's confusion. Snowpaw tilted his head while Tallstar walks up to stand beside his warrior.
"What do you mean?" The black and white tom asks.
"You see, I know Dusk here was exiled by ThunderClan, correct?" 'Where is he going with this?' wonders Snowpaw. Duskfall nods hesitantly.
"So why work with them when you can get your revange?" Tigerstar continues, gazing right into Duskfall. The brown tom stiffens. A few seconds of silence pasts, before Tigerstar adds. "Or, we can go and kill you and your clanmates if you shall... reject."
Duskfall looks through Tigerstars patrol, his fur bristling, before sighing.
"Fine. I'll join." Tigerstar smirks. Snowpaw freezes, alongside Tallstar. "Duskfall..."
He glances back once, and Snowpaw understand at once what he meant.
'I will be back with yous. Soon.'

Chapter 11.
Starrynight had never received worst news in her life.
"Duskfall has left to join TigerClan," Lightsight had told her. 'TigerClan'. Their... Their enemies. He had left her, his sister, all his friends from both clans, to join Tigerstars regime. Betrayed.

Snowpaw added on about how he was forced to, after a threat from Tigerstar himself about how he'd kill the whole patrol if he didnt joined. But Starrynight felt he'd rather die then join them. Surely?

She layed miserable in her nest. Her lover, possible mate, was now with the enemies. He wasnt the cat she thought he was. She'd also been told that Tigerstar had used him being exiled from ThunderClan to get him to join. To get 'revange' against ThunderClan. 'Hed never' she thought.

But clearly he would.

---

Starrynight was dozing off in camp when she was poked by a ginger paw. She snapped up, her fur bristling, but relaxed when she saw Fireheart. The tom was looking at her with a gaze she could not read.

"We... need your help," he murmured to her. Starrynight tilted her head.

"Greystripe, my friend, y'know, he wants to see his kits and make sure they are fine," Fireheart continued. "Featherpaw and Stonepaw, their names are. You may recognise them, right?" Starrynight felt her heart racing.

"Y-yes. Ive heard of them, and I think I've seen Featherpaw before," Starrynight shakily answers.

"Good," Fireheart nodded. "Well, me and him are planning to sneak over, to see them and see if they are alright. But I want a third, hopefully a WindClan cat, who could fool them and run back if needed. And uh... you probably would want to sneak over for... other reasons, right?" Fireheart gulped a little.

"Yes," Starrynight nodded. "I'll come with, I guess."

"Good," Fireheart purred. "Meet me and Greystripe out of camp at dawn. I'll make sure youll be fine."

---

"Starrynight!" Greystripe whispered as the she cat left the camp. She jumped, before walking towards where he was.

"Im ready. Is Fireheart?" Starrynight asked. Greystripe nodded. Good.

The three silently walked towards sunningrocks, two with one goal, the other with another. I have to see him... Starrynight decided. Have to.

They reached the stepping stones. Greystripe went first, with both nervousness and readiness in him. Then Fireheart. Then finally, Starrynight crossed them.

The mixed stench of RiverClan and ShadowClan hit Starrynight - no, TigerClan. She couldn't get used to that. Two clans united, under one name. She could never ever get used to it.

They slowly approached what was RiverClan camp. To Starrynights surprised, they didnt even spot any cats. Till they did.

It was a small clearing. Not RiverClan camp. Greystripe frozed. In the middle, stood Stormpaw and Featherpaw, alone. They looked starved, their ribs visible. On a rock stood Leopardstar and Tigerstar, and Tigerstar, and their deputies Blackfoot and Stonefur, the latter looking very concerned.

There were more cats around, looking excited or defensive. It clearly wasn't anything good.

"What... why them?" Greystripe whimpered.

"Shh..." was all that Fireheart replied with.

Then Tigerstar cleared his throat.

"Featherpaw... Stormpaw... we have you here for your punishment for being half clan..." Tigerstar started. Greystripe gasped.

"We didnt choose to be half clan!" Whimpered Stormpaw. Tigerstar growled.

"Blame Greystripe and Silverstream for that." He replied coldly. Greystripe unsheathed his claws.

"Wait, Grey. He may not do much." Fireheart whispered. Greystripe nodded slowly.

Tigerstar looked at Featherpaw. "If you wish to stay and become a proper TigerClan warrior, then kill Stormpaw," Tigerstar mews. Greystripe gasped. Starrynight stiffened.

"I... I cant..." Featherpaw murmured. "Hes my brother..."

"Wimp," hissed Tigerstar, turning to Stormpaw. "Kill Featherpaw to prove you are worthy of becoming a TigerClan warrior."

"No." Stormpaw simply replied. Tigerstars gaze turned murderous.

"Mouse-hearts! Hmm... Blackfoot, kill Stormpaw." Tigerstar ordered. The black tom immediately leaped at Stormpaw, claws out, and started attacking the starved apprentice. Greystripe was about to jump out to defend his kit when Stormpaw hit Blackfoot with a sharp slice at the eye, causing him to yowl. Even Tigerstar looked shocked.

"Maybe yous are worthy," he murmured. "Runningnose, treat Blackfoot. Jaggedtooth, gather those two apprentices and lead them back to the prison den, then get Duskfall to guard it so they won't escape."

Starrynight felt strange hearing Duskfalls name again.

"We got to follow them!" Greystripe exclaimed. Fireheart nodded.

"We should. Stormpaws a good fighter for an apprentice."

---

The three followed Jaggedtooth and the two apprentices in secret, stopping a little away in the ferns as they arrived at the prison den.

"Mouse-dung! How do I get Duskfall without leaving yous unsupervised. Agh, follow me. I'll bring yous to Duskfall and he can bring yous back." Yapped Jaggedtooth, giving one glance around which caused Starrynight to stiffing, before leading off opposite of the three cats.

"That was kinda close." Murmured Greystripe. Starrynight didnt even listen to him, her eyes glued on what she assumed was the path to RiverClan camp.

"Hmm... we need to get Stormpaw and Featherpaw out." Fireheart murmured. "Starrynight..."

"Im going to confront him! Then we can fight him if needed and sneak Featherpaw and Stormpaw away!" Quickly hissed Starrynight, causing Fireheart to jump. "Sorry..."

"Its okay," Fireheart mewed softly. "I can understand how you feel,"

The three sat in silence for a few minutes, before they spotted Duskfall leading Stormpaw and Featherpaw to the den. Duskfall hadn't even arrived to the entrance of the den and escort Stormpaw and Featherpaw in before Starrynight jumped of the ferns, fur bristling and hissing.

"You... traitor!" She hissed. Duskfall jumped, looking away.

"Starrynight?" He mewed softly.

"Let us take Stormpaw and Featherpaw away from this... hell your helping before I claw off your pelt!" Starrynight ordered. Fireheart and Greystripe leaped out of the ferns, their fur as well bristling.

"Im sorry-" Duskfall started.

"Keep your apologies to yourself." Starrynight growled, signalling for Stormpaw and Featherpaw to walk over. The two understood and quickly bounded over, still quick for their poor state. Duskfall went to follow, but Starrynight hissed again.

"Stay away, TigerClan filfth!" She hissed, quickly bounding off towards the WindClan border. The ThunderClan warriors and RiverClan apprentices followed, but not before Starrynight threw one last glance at Duskfall.

"You mean nothing to me, Dusk!"

Chapter 12.
Duskfall kept his gaze on where Starrynight left for at less an hour. Then he breathed in. Once. Twice. Before turning to report what happened to Tigerstar. Then decided against. That could put them in danger. Him in danger.

But now what? If he reported it to Tigerstar, he himself may become a prisoner. After all, it'd be very suspicious if suddenly Starrynight herself appeared and took the apprentices from him. Threatening to hurt him. It sounds like a plot. But then again, he couldn't return to WindClan. Not yet.

Duskfall didn't know what to do.

He didnt even realise it but he was on the bridge. He'd only been on it once, on the way to RiverClan. Maybe he could go and live in the abandoned ThunderClan camp. But that was risky. Any clan cat could visit the old camp and find him. TigerClan or WindClan. He shaked his head. Maybe he could become a kittypet with Hattie and Autumn. Autumn... he hadn't met here in a while. And he was pretty sure Hattie was his mother, but he also hadn't seen her in ages.

Or...

Yes, thats the best place, decided Duskfall.

---

For once Duskfall hated the open landscape of WindClan territory. He could be spot from ages away. Anywhere. Everywhere. It was risky, but he knew the clans didnt visit the barns often. And it'd probably be only Fireheart and Greystripe if there was visitors.

Then he heard it.

Pawsteps.

He turned, claws out...

And came face to face with Mapleshade.

"Scared, ay?" She chuckled.

"Mapleshade! Long time no see," Duskfall exclaimed. The Dark Forest she cat nodded.

"Yes. Long time. Now, I see your off to the barn, aren't you?" Noted Mapleshade. Duskfall nodded.

"You miss Starrynight, dont you? You wish to see her, but know you cant. Ive been watching, even if you haven't noticed. You're a great warrior, so great even Tigerstar recruited you. But... you're foolish. Unobservant." Mapleshade committed. Duskfall bristled.

"I dont need your... criticism and comments right now!" He growled.

"I see. Well, keep that in mind. Who knows... someone may be watching you now!" And Mapleshade disappeared before Duskfall could react.

He looked around, startled at her last comment. Then he felt it. A sharp jab at his head. He wobbled, looking around. And gasped.

Starrynight.

"Back on our territory, huh?" She hissed. Duskfall couldn't even find himself to unsheathe his claws.

She lunged. Duskfall rolled out of the way just in time.

"Why leave?" Starrynight asked. "Why hurt me and all our clanmates to join the enemies?"

Duskfall looked to the ground. "They... threatened us!" He murmured.

"Oh, sure." Starrynight sarcastically mewed.

"Really!" Duskfalls voice cracked. "They threatened to kill our patrol. Lightsight, Snowpaw and Tallstar. And me. It was the best option. "

Starrynight stopped. Considering. Then huffed.

"The Duskfall i knew would've fought them off, sacrificed himself to make sure the rest of the patrol got away, instead of joining TigerClan." Starrynight hissed.

Duskfall looked up.

"I wasnt... couldn't think properly in that moment! Im alive, they are alive, you got the apprentices thanks to it! I allowed you to cause I aint evil!" He yowled. He took a step back, looking up to meet Starrynights gaze.

A thousand words, thoughts and moments where shared through them. Then Starrynight blinked, and it was broken.

"Go." She mewed, softer now. "Go where you were going. Meet me again when you're different. "

Duskfall nodded, bolting off towards the barn. Oh StarClan, please let me return one day...

---

Duskfall met Ravenpaw at the fences. The black tom didnt even ask him questions. Just lead him to the barn when asked.

"You smell of the clans. And look... hurt. I'll help any cat in need, so would Barley." Ravenpaw had mewed. Duskfall felt thankful, and slightly lighter.

When he had entered the barn, Barley appeared, fussing over him like a mother to her kit. But it was a tom Duskfall had only met once before, and he was a fully grown warrior. But it reminded him of Goldenflower, back when he was only a kit. Thrushkit. The name sounded foreign in his mouth. A time so long ago. Then he became an apprentice, started meeting Starrynight when she was still a paw. Then his own sister outed him to Bluefur, or Bluestar at the time, and he was exiled to WindClan. And so much more. It made him tear up.

"Are you alright, Duskfall?" Barley asked, softly. Duskfall gazed at him.

"No."

"Wanna talk about it?"

"No."

"I understand." And thats what Duskfall immediately liked about him and Ravenpaw. They were respectful. Kind, and never pushing. They gave him space, loads of food, and the warmest part of the barn.

He quickly noticed also that the two were very very close. Duskfall suspected as close as mates. Ravenpaw would gaze at Barley very lovingly, and the older Tom would gaze back with the same amount of love, like Snowpaw would to Duskfall.

Was he... in love with me? Duskfall thought.

He'd only ever thought about Starrynight when (or if) he'd get a mate. But never Snowpaw.

Eh, itd never had worked out anyways, Duskfall decided.

And Snowpaw looked at Spotpaw with the same gaze when ThunderClan had moved into WindClan cat. He'd moved on, clearly, and Duskfall was happy for him. Very.

In a few short days Duskfall grew to stay up late, outside of the barn, gazing out at the stars, the farm, the clan territories. And he'd think and think and think.

Was he fully happy here? No.

But he was fine for now, and that was what mattered.

Even though he felt small, hurt, he at less for once was in a fully positive environment, with two cats who treated him like he was their kit. He hadn't felt that in a long time. And he loved it.

Duskfall looked at the night sky. A starry night.

Like her. He sadly thought. He shaked his head.

If he were to never be with her again, he'd have to get used to it.

And he if were to stay at the barn for the rest of his life, he'd have to get used to it. And he was already.

"Up late again?" He heard Ravenpaw mew.

"Yes," replied Duskfall.

"Y'know," Ravenpaw started as he walked over and layed down beside Duskfall, "you seem like a cat who felt like he never belonged."

"Y-yes," Duskfall murmured.

"I get that. I felt i never really belonged in ThunderClan because of one cat. Tigerstar." Ravenpaw admitted. "I was his apprentice, back then, and he was only Tigerclaw back then, a normal ThunderClan cat. He was quite harsh, loud, and demanding. Anything I did was never up to his expectations. Then one day I saw him kill Redtail, our deputy back then. I ran back to camp... and told everyone that he was dead, before blacking out..."

Duskfall absorbed every word Ravenpaw said. He was surprised at how calm and brave Ravenpaw seemed to be, with all he had to deal with.

"I had Fireheart and Greystripe growing up. They were my best friends. They helped me through my short time in ThunderClan, and eventually convinced me to leave out of fear of TigerClaw killing me. On a rainy day just before they went to get rid of Brokenstar, they lead me towards the barn, to stay with Barley. I ran till I couldn't feel my paws, and Barley quickly allowed me to stay. The greatest moment of my life was leaving ThunderClan. Even if I had two great friends from there..." Ravenpaw let out a dry chuckle.

"I... I see..." murmured Duskfall, feeling a bit better. "Thanks for the story, Ravenpaw."

"No problem, Duskfall. Just, trust yourself. And believe itll all be fine, even if it won't. It'll make you feel better, and think better, and may just lead to a better outcome." Ravenpaw advised. Duskfall nodded.

The two sat in silence, gazing out at the sky. And Duskfall swore it was brighter then ever before, before dozing off beside Ravenpaw.

Maybe it wouldn't be so bad after all.

Maybe all will be right.

Chapter 13.
"Is there any other cats we could recruit for the battle?" Asked Swiftsight to Whitestar. The big white tom shaked his head.

"No. We can maybe convince Barley and Ravenpaw to help us, but beside from that, we can not get any more help. We may just have enough cats to win, but many deaths will come," Whitestar looked to the floor. "But itll be worth it."

Swiftsight nodded. "Many," he agreed.

Swiftsight walked off, having to dodge through the many cats in camp. WindClan camp, at less to him, could barely hold WindClan itself, and thats without ThunderClan and Featherpaw and Stormpaw being there too.

"Swiftsight!" The black and white tom nearly jumped as he saw Tawnypaw running over to him. "We caught the scent of a TigerClan cat in our territory!"

"Are you alright?" Swiftsight immediately asked, getting up to examine his younger sister. He also noticed Ferncloud, Darkstripe and Onewhisker heading towards the leaders den to probably pass on the information to the leaders.

"Do you know who it couldve been?" Swiftsight requested.

"No," simply replied Tawnypaw. "But im alright."

"Good," purred Swiftsight.

He quickly noticed Whitestar, then Tallstar, leave the den, the two hopping onto the Highledge.

"WindClan! ThunderClan! Gather!" Yowled Tallstar. Cats flowed into the clearing like one. Swiftsight sat down beside Starrynight and Cloudtail, gazing up at the leaders.

"We have found traces of TigerClan in our territory! We are sending out a patrol to follow it." Whitestar mrrowed. Swiftsight sat up straighter. Starrynight looked away.

"What if it was just... a cat leaving TigerClan?" She asked, softly. Swiftsight felt she was hiding something.

"We have to check it out, just to be safe," Tallstar softly murmured to the black she cat. She nodded back.

"On the patrol will be... Swiftsight, Lilacpaw, Onewhisker... Fireheart, me and... Starrynight." Tallstar announced. Starrynight tensed up. Swiftsight felt excited.

"You 5 who've been picked, head to the camp entrance to report, and then we will leave."

---

The 6 cats tracked the scent through WindClan territory, and tensed up as they neared the barn.

"Oh no!" Hissed Fireheart, "what if Tigerstar found out Ravenpaw is alive and sent a cat to get him!"

"Why would they go through all that hassle though for one loner?" Murmured back Tallstar. Swiftsight noticed Fireheart relax a little, but was still tense.

"I guess..." he replied softly. Such a soft kittypet... Swiftsight sneered in his end.

A minute or two later they arrived at the Barns open doors.

"He goes into here..." murmured Tallstar. "Swiftsight, Lilacpaw, keep an eye out on the sides and such while the rest follow. They may still be around."

They slowly crept in, only to be greeted by a happy Ravenpaw seconds later.

"FIREHEART! How have you been!" He purred happily to the ginger tom, giving him a nuzzle in greeting. Fireheart smiled back.

"Good, good. How about you?" He asked.

"Great! In fact, this cat named-" Ravenpaw was cut off from a sigh in the shadows of the Barn. Barely noticeable was a pair of blood red eyes. Starrynight quickly walked around, trying to block all the cats views while acting like she was just getting a 'closer look'. It didnt work.

"Duskfall?" Tallstar mewed calmly.

"What?" Murmured Duskfall, looking away. Swiftsight noticed something coming off the tom in waves. Was it sadness? Regret? Nervous?

"Why are you here?" Was all Tallstar asked. Not anger to Swiftsights surprise. Just... curiosity, and maybe the smallest hint of hurt.

"I left TigerClan and came here," Duskfall looked back, mainly focusing on Starrynight. "I... like it here. Ravenpaw and Barley are great cats. I never meant to join TigerClan... it was just... I was forced in. They are horrible cats."

Swiftsight swore Starrynight gazed back at Duskfall with love like before, before she turnt her head away.

"Would you... like to come back?" Tallstar asked.

"No." Duskfall simply mewed. "I love this place. And im looking back on myself."

Tallstar nodded, before turning to Ravenpaw. "Can yous help us in the fight against TigerClan? I mean you and Barley and maybe even Duskfall?"

"Thats... Tigerstars group, isnt it?" Ravenpaw whimpered softly. Swiftsight knew he had a history with the big brown tom which ended just after he was born.

"Yes, RiverClan and ShadowClan." Tallstar nodded.

"I'll join!" Barley mewed from where he layed. "I know they are horrible from what Duskfall told me."

Ravenpaw glanced back at his mate, before nodding. "I'll join too. I may still have an 'apprentice name', but I know all the skills a warrior does."

...

"I will too!" Duskfall meowed, jumping up. He glanced at Starrynight again. "I own it to yous all. Especially you Starrynight. "

She had the tiniest traces of a smile on her face.

And Swiftsight felt ready. And they had even more help to defeat evil.

Chapter 14. (This will contain many POVs, basically all the main cats before the big fight)
They arrived back at WindClan camp. Duskfall, Starrynight, Tallstar, Ravenpaw, Barley, all togather. Some were angry at Duskfall. Some were suspicious at Ravenpaw. But nothing major happened.

They were nearing the next gathering now. Everyone knew the clans fate would happen there.

That all could go wrong.

So much training for the apprentices.

So much prey hunting by the Warriors.

So many meetings between the Leaders and Deputies and Medicine Cats.

All discussing and thinking about and preparing for the fight.

It was all or nothing.

---

Ashfur was at less glad he had his Warrior name. He liked the name Ashfur, but he thought it was quite bland. He'd preferred something like 'Ashfang' or 'Ashfall'.

He felt... ready for the possible fight. They had so many cats, after all, and Duskfall was back.

He took a glance at Sparklepelt across the camp. He'd make sure she was safe. She was worth dieing for, at less to him.

Then again, he'd die for any of his clan mates. He felt a strong loyalty to them.

He relaxed. Thinking about the fight wouldn't do anything. Being relaxed and thinking about other stuff would do him better.

He thought back through his life. Playing with Ferncloud and Cloudtail as kits, fighting and training as an apprentice with his mentor, the sweet, sweet moment when he got his warrior name, to now.

He felt it was bitter sweet.

He smiled. They'd win, he was sure of it.

(POV CHANGE)

Snowpaw was afraid he'd never see the day he'd get his Warrior name. His training had been hindered due to his deafness, and he hated it. But Mistlepaw was also still an apprentice, and she was his sister.

He'd hope they'd both see the day they'd get their Warrior names.

Along with Spotpaw. The former Kittypet had been training hard to make up for being Kittypet and never really having any skills to fight. He was also quite loyal to ThunderClan, despite only arriving a moon or two ago.

Snowpaw smiled at the thought of his fellow apprentice. His main friend.

He felt a nudge.

Swiftsight!

"I hope i see you alive after this," the black and white tom murmured, Snowpaw reading his lips. The white tom nodded.

"Yes... you know, I never got to thank you for saving my savior," Snowpaw chuckled dryly. He saw Swiftsight smirk warmly.

"I know, but it was what I had to do. I could never let a fellow Clanmate, who at the time I was treating so poorly, die like that." Swiftsight looked away, clearly guilty about what he had done.

"Good luck, Snow," he finally murmured.

"Good luck to you too." Snowpaw replied softly, delicate like glass.

(POV CHANGE)

Swiftsight nodded back at Snowpaw, before getting up and walking away. He felt sick. Scared for himself, for all his friends, and the clans. Maybe some hunting would get it off his mind.

He slipped out of camp without any notice. He felt a nice, warm breeze on his pelt in the bland hills of WindClan territory. He sniffed the air. Rabbit!

He dropped into a crouch. The wind was blowing his way, and he soon noticed the rabbit grazing through the grass, facing away from him and oblivious from the threat just a few paw steps away from it.

Swiftsight breathed in. 3...

2...

And... Jump!

Swiftsight leaped effortlessly despite his missing leg, pinged down the rabbit, and quickly applied the killing bite.

"Yes!" Yowled Swiftsight happily. Wait till Duskfall see how good i am at hunting rabbits.

"Nice catch!" Swiftsight heard a purr and jumped, only to realise it was a familiar fluffy tom. Just Cloudtail.

"Oh, uh thanks," Swiftsight murmured. "Why are you out here?"

Cloudtail looked at the floor. "I saw you slipping out of camp. I followed. I wanted to talk to you properly before this fight," the white tom explained.

Swiftsight simply nodded. "What is that, then?"

"I wish you well, Swiftsight. We haven't had the best relationship in the world, but I've still grown to like you... as a friend, as a clanmate. I know you probably dont see me as a friend, due to our clashes over Brightheart and me being a kittypet, but I just wanted you to know I care." Cloudtail mewed shakily.

Swiftsight frove. He'd tried to ignore all that. But he couldn't escape it.

He sighed.

"I... see you as a friend too, Cloudtail. You've grown on me, to be honest. I wish you well in the fight too. I'll keep a look out for you, and if needed, will save your little kittypet self from scary warriors!" Swiftsight purred teasingly. Cloudtail smirked.

"Sure... sure... I've been a warrior longer though!" He chuckled back, pouncing onto the black and white tom. They rolled down the hill, purring and laughing.

Swiftsight felt he hit a cat, and hissed. "Who's that?"

"You two seem awfully friendly for enemies." Purred Brightheart from above. Swiftsight scurried up.

"Well uh..." Swiftsight tried to explain. He felt Cloudtail smugness beside him.

"Told you we'd be friends one day."

(POV CHANGE)

Sparklepelt was doing so much. Training and assuring Spiritpaw, a cat she saw as her own kit, that he'd be fine. She'd be there. She'd help him. And she knew Mapleshade would too, even if he'd never seen her and she was a spirit.

She was also hunting and patrolling when she could. She constantly came back with the most pray and sniff every part of the border. She was even asked to join one of the meeting discussing what to do as the battle neared, despite just being a normal young warrior.

She was so proud of herself.

She also talked a lot to her friends and family when she wasnt out. Aside from Duskfall all of them were happy to chat, to spend some close moments with her.

Ashfur and Swiftsight especially.

Each night felt like it blended into another with the chats, the star gazing, the moments stolen.

And she knew it was near. But she was ready.

So was her friends.

Her clanmates.

'LionClan' according to some, was ready. In their eyes.

And in hers.

(POV CHANGE)

Duskfall was out, staring at the night sky. Beside him was Ravenpaw too, a silent friend and ally.

Barley was fast asleep beside Ravenpaws side, describing himself as 'not that much of a night owl'.

But Ravenpaw and Duskfall were.

'Hes like the father i never had...' Duskfall thought with a glance at the tom. So was Barley. He was so thankful to them. He was going to do all he could to survive the fight and see them again.

And for Tallstar, his mentor, his guiding light in the clan. He'd spent so much time training him when he first came in, gave him the name 'Duskpaw' and then 'Duskfall', and accepted him back in despite having joined TigerClan.

He couldn't thank the black and white tom enough. But he was trying to.

He'd fight like he never fought before, for WindClan, as a 'Loner' still. But Duskfall was going to return. He wanted, needed to.

But he'd never forget Barley and Ravenpaw ever, and would visit them when he could.

"Duskfall..." Ravenpaw started, "y'know, I never told you this, but I were the one to find you."

Duskfall gasped.

"W-wait, really?" Did he have a deeper connection to the former Clan cat more then he had known?

When he tried to remember back, all he could remember was a black cat carrying him into camp, him being placed into a nursery, and then falling asleep. Was that really Ravenpaw?

"Yes," nodded Ravenpaw. "I found you outside of camp when I was visiting. I brought you and Sparkle in, and convinced Bluestar to let yous two stay. If she hadn't though, you two would've probably ended up living with me and Barley!" Ravenpaw smirked at the idea. Duskfall liked it too.

"But yous were meant to be clan cats. And in the future, I could see you leading WindClan. And Sparklepelt leading ThunderClan too. Yous have the quality."

Duskfall purred are Ravenpaws words, as calm as the breeze. "Maybe," he mewed, "I like the idea."

Ravenpaw smiled. Warm. Soft. "I hope you do, Duskfall, I really do."

Then he got up.

"Good night. I need the rest, especially for tomorrow. Make sure not to stay up too late, you little rascal, " he teased.

"I promise I won't," Duskfall chuckled, smirking. He felt complete in the face of danger. Loved when possible end was near.

He glanced once more at the night sky. Breathed in, then out, before turning to the Warriors den.

But not to sleep.

He quickly found the familiar nest and the familiar she cat in it.

"Starrynight," he murmured softly. Starrynight stirred, before bouncing up at the sight of Duskfall.

"What..?"

"Come with me. Outside. And talk. And... to watch the sky." He murmured softly, gazing down at the night-like she cat.

"...okay." Was all Starrynight murmured. But Duskfall could tell she was positive. Even just a little.

They slipped back out in the clear clearing, soft as ever.

"Im sorry!" Was what Duskfall immediately whimpered to Starrynight. He was scared to meet her gaze, if she didnt forgive him, but when he saw the familiar green gaze, all he saw was forgiveness. Love.

"Im sorry to," she murmured, "we should, just get past that."

Duskfall sat down with a nod. "Yeah,"

Starrynight settled beside him, their fur brushing.

"I love you, Duskfall. I'll give my life for you." Starrynight murmured a minute later. Duskfall felt a strong warmth go through him, his purr stronger now.

"Id do the same for you, Starry." He murmured back, smiling.

And he let out a soft sigh of happiness and love and perfection.

---

It was all fine now.

All had worked out.

At less for now.

In the calm before the storm.

THUNDERCLAN
Leader: Whitestar-big white tom (9/9)
Deputy: Willowpelt-very pale grey she cat with unusual blue eyes
Medicine cat(s): Cinderpelt-dark gray she-cat
Warriors: Bluefur-blue-gray she-cat, tinged with silver around her muzzle, formally thunderclan leader
Fireheart-Young handsome ginger tom, formerly a kittypet and thunderclan deputy
Apprentice, mistlepaw
Darkstripe-sleek black-and-gray tabby tom
Frostfur-beautiful white coat and blue eyes
Brindleface-pretty tabby she-cat
Apprentice, bramblepaw
Longtail-pale tabby tom with dark black stripes
Brackenfur-golden brown tabby tom
Apprentice, snowpaw
Dustpelt-dark brown tabby tom
Sandstorm-pale ginger she-cat
Cloudtail-long-haired white tom
Thrushpelt-old light brown tom, formerly rouge who was swept away by a storm but soon returned
Apprentice, Tawnypaw
Graystripe-long-haired gray tom, formerly of ThunderClan
Sparklepelt-orange and white she cat
Apprentice, Spiritpaw
Swiftsight-black-and-white tom, one paw missing
Brightheart-she-cat, white with ginger splotches, has a massive scar on her face
Ferncloud-pale gray (with darker flecks) she-cat, pale green eyes
Ashfur-pale gray (with darker flecks) tom, dark blue eyes
Apprentices: Snowpaw-near-deaf white tom
Mistlepaw-dark-grey she cat with slightly lighter stripes
Bramblepaw--strong tabby brown tom, earily similarly to his father, Tigerstar
Tawnypaw--sweet tawny she cat
Spotpaw--quite plump black and white tom, formerly a kittypet named Smudge
Spiritpaw--dark blue-grey tom, found as a kit by Sparklepelt
Featherpaw--pretty blue grey she cat
Queens: Goldenflower-pale ginger she cat
Speckletail-pale tabby, the oldest nursery queen
Elders: One-eye-pale gray she-cat, the oldest she-cat in ThunderClan; virtually blind and deaf
Smallear-gray tom with very small ears; the oldest tom in ThunderClan
Dappletail-once-pretty tortoiseshell she-cat with a lovely dappled coat

WINDCLAN

Leader: Tallstar-black-and-white tom with a very long tail (3/9)
Deputy: Deadfoot-black tom with a twisted paw
Medicine cat(s): Barkface-short-tailed brown tom
Warriors: Mudclaw-mottled dark brown tom
Apprentice, rainpaw (blueish grey tom)
Webfoot-dark gray tabby tom
Tornear-tabby tom
Tawnyfur-golden brown she-cat
Onewhisker-brown tabby tom
Apprentice, Gorsepaw (small, brownish tabby tom)
Runningbrook-light gray she-cat
Apprentice, lilacpaw (friendly pretty, unusual lilac tone pelt she-cat)
Shrewdstripe--beautiful brown she-cat
Starrynight--beautiful black she cat with white specks which makes her look like the night
Lightsight--friendly black and white tom
Queens: Ashfoot-gray queen
Morningflower-tortoiseshell queen
Whitetail-small white she-cat

SHADOWCLAN

Leader: Blackfoot-large white tom with huge jet-black paws, formerly a rogue cat
Deputy: Russetfur-dark ginger she cat
Medicine cat(s): Runningnose-small gray-and-white tom
Littlecloud-very small tabby tom
Warriors: Oakfur-small brown tom
Darkflower-black she-cat
Wisteriacall-arctic coloured tom (unique grey white pelt)
Boulder-silver tabby tom, formerly a rogue cat
Jaggedtooth-huge tabby tom, formerly a rogue cat
Apprentice, Rowanclaw-ginger tom
Broadtail--big brown tom with a unusual large tail.
Apprentice, applepaw
Queens: Tallpoppy-long-legged light brown tabby she-cat

RIVERCLAN

Leader: Leopardstar-unusually spotted golden tabby she cat (9/9)
Deputy: Mistyfoot-grey she-cat with blue eyes
Medicine cat(s): Mudfur-long-haired light brown tom
Warriors: Blackclaw-smoky black tom
Heavystep-thickset tabby tom
Apprentice, Dawnpaw
Stonefur-gray tom with battle-scarred ears
Mistyfoot-gray she-cat with blue eyes
Shadepelt-very dark gray she-cat
Loudbelly-dark brown tom
Stormpaw-dark grey tom
Queens: Mosspelt-tortoiseshell she-cat
Elders: Graypool-dark gray she-cat

'BloodClan'

Leader: Scourge-small but fierce black tom
Second in comman: Bone-big black and white tom

Cats outside Clans
Barley–black-and-white tom that lives on a farm close to the forest
Ravenpaw–sleek black cat who lives on the farm with Barley
Duskfall--dusky brown tom with blood red eyes who also lives on the farm with Barley and Ravenpaw, former ThunderClan, WindClan and RiverClan cat
Princess–light brown tabby with a distinctive white chest and paws; a kittypet
Hattie--brown she-cat, kittypet
Autumn--friendly brown-and-white shecat
Darktail--black and white tom, ties to the clans
Smoke--grey she cat, formerly a kittypet, mother of Darktail

Chapter 15.
It was the night. The cats were walking towards fourtrees in silence. No one speaking. Only thinking. Mentally preparing. For a fight worse then ever before.

Whitestar and Tallstar walked at the front. Followed by their deputies. Then the apprentices and Medicine Cats. Then the Warriors. Only a few were left back at camp to help defend the queens and elders and kits in case a few TigerClan cats somehow ended up there.

They soon arrived and saw TigerClan. Sparklepelt realised they were quite smaller then expected. Tigerstar sat on a rock, his chin up, Leopardstar sitting beside him.

"Hello, WindClan and ThunderClan. Yous are looking quite united." Tigerstar mewed, smirking a little. No one bristled.

"Hello Tigerstar." Calmly murmured Whitestar.

"So, are yous gonna join us, then?" Tigerstar asked, his eyes glinting dangerously.

"No!" Yowled Whitestar, "and we will rather die then join,"

Yowls of agreement followed from behind the white tom.

Tigerstar sighed.

"Id much rather have yous meet a... friend of mine, before making your decision." Tigerstar smirked again. "Scourge! BloodClan!"

Sparklepelt froze.

So many cats slipped out of the reeds and shadow and trees. At the front? The same black tom that had intercepted them when they were first heading to WindClan.

"T-th-thats what he meant!" Swiftsight murmured to his friend. Sparklepelt nodded slowly.

"Shoulda accepted my offer," Scourge meowed. Calm. Icy.

"So, joining or not?" Tigerstar purred.

Whitestar and Tallstar stood their ground. "No," they both mewed.

"Fine. BloodClan, attack!"

No one moved. Tigerstar looked confused.

"Attack, BloodClan! Why isnt anyone moving!" Tigerstar hissed angirly.

"They only take commands from me, their actual leader," Scourge purred. Still calm. Still icy. Sparklepelt really didnt like it.

"So can you command them to attack?" Tigerstar asked the much smaller black tom. Scourge shaked his head in 'no'.

Tigerstars fur fluffed up in anger

"But we agreed on it!" He hissed.

"I dont care. I decide what they do, not you," Scourge murmured back.

Tigerstar frowned dangerously, and with a hiss.

Jumped at Scourge.

He left his belly open for attack.

One slice was all it took for the win and a death.

Sparklepelt gasped at the sight.

---

Scourge turned his gaze to 'LionClan'.

"You have 3 days and nights to leave these lands to us. I have a lot of cats and they need lots of land and food to live. If I come here in three days and still see any one here, then youll be attacked on sight. Bye," Scourge turned away, stalking away.

Silence.

"What the hell!" Hissed Duskfall. Sparklepelt turned her gaze to him. "Do we want to fight them? He killed Tigerstar like that."

"We will decide in these 3 days," murmured Tallstar, though even he looked shaky. "For now though, I think ThunderClan can return to their camp. I dont think BloodClan knows where it is anyways."

Whitestar nodded. "Yes. We will fight on the same side again, won't we Tallstar?"

"Yes. For the clans, " Tallstar nodded.

"What about yous?" Whitestar turned his gaze to the group of RiverClan and ShadowClan cats gathered near them. Still 'TigerClan', but now only under Leopardstar.

"Y-yes," she stuttered. "Stormpaw? Featherpaw? Come on, lets head home."

Stormpaw moved to join her, but not Featherpaw.

"I will not be joining RiverClan under you, Leopardstar. You were ready to watch me and Stormpaw die just like that because you were smitten for Tigerstar! Id much rather stay with my father and ThunderClan then yous." Featherpaw mewed. Sparklepelt was surprised at her brave and commanding yet soft voice. Shes gonna save the clans one day if it comes to that, she thought.

Greystripe let out a surprised purr.

Leopardstar glanced back.

"I... understand. Im sorry, Featherpaw, and Stormpaw and everyone here for what I did, joining TigerClan. I'll... try to make it up in the battle. I promise."

Silence again.

"What about ShadowClan?" Someone asked.

"Dont they have a deputy?" Fireheart asked, pointed towards the ShadowClan group. A white tom with black paws stood up.

"Yes. Me. Blackfoot." He meowed.

"Do you want to lead ShadowClan?" Whitestar asked. "You seem quite strong. And in normal clans ways is the new leader."

"Yes. Id like that. I'll try to lead us to victory with yous." Nodded Blackfoot, or now Blackstar to everyone concerned.

"Good." Nodded Whitestar. "Make sure to get your nine lives and a new deputy before the fight. Anything else?"

No one said anything, nor did anyone move aside from a small nod by Blackstar.

"Then lets return to our camps, get ready, and be prepared to fight as one. For our lives, the clans, and the forest."

Yowls of agreement and readiness echoed through the clearing and stayed long in Sparklepelts ears as they returned home.

One enemy was gone, but only because of another. A new one.

Yet another battle. One more fear.

And it may be even worse then the last one.

BloodClan.

Chapter 16.

Night fell.

Duskfall was all alone outside again in the lush moors of WindClan territory.

It was kinda ironic how peaceful it was compared to almost every cat on or near it, panicked, preparing, for war.

Two days after the gathering. After Tigerstars death and Scourges' demands.

He stood quite still. Breathing in and out, the air still and soft. Breezy. Nice.

He was glad he'd be home for the last days of his life, if his fate was in the fight.

He'd have one last dance at home, defending his friends. Clanmates. Himself.

"Duskfall,"

The brown tom jumped. A tom he'd never seen before stood a couple steps away. Duskfall sniffed the air.

BloodClan? Rouge?

"Who are you?" The brown tom hissed. The cat stood his ground, but wasnt aggressive.

"Darktail," the tom replied.

"What... your not clan!" Hissed Duskfall.

"Should've been," grumbled the black and white tom.

"How do you know my name too?" Duskfall continued, his fur bristling.

"Word goes around," calmly meowed Darktail, though Duskfall knew he was putting on a fake face. He wasnt that brave.

"So what do you want?" Asked Duskfall, relaxing, "say it quick, before I chase you away."

Darktail sighed. "Id promise Smoke, my mom, that id never interact with-"

"Cut the chat and tell me. Im not in the mood to talk with rouges." Duskfall commanded. Darktail for the first time that night slightly bristled, but kept his temper down.

"Smoke, shes sick. And I've tried to go everywhere but I cant find anything or anyone that could help her. So I've come to yous, as I know yous have 'Medicine Cats', which may be able to help her. I promised id never be friendly to yous, but..." Darktail yapped. Duskfall was confused about his last comment, but shrugged.

Duskfall sighed, but still nodded.

"We can make a deal. I'll try to convince Barkface, our Medicine Cat, to see to Smoke... but, you'll have to help us in a massive fight tomorrow." Duskfall proposed.

He was surprised at the excitement in Darktails eyes.

"Who's it against?" He asked.

"BloodClan,"

"Oh, them. Ive had to fight them a couple times. Won every. Single. Time though," he gloated. Duskfall didnt really care. He just wanted as much help for the fight as possible.

"Deal," nodded Darktail. "Keep your end, and I'll keep mine."

"I'll get Barkface now. Im sure he wouldn't like being woking up in the middle of the night, but the fight is so soon, and I dont even know if we will survive it." Duskfsll whimpered at the end.

Darktail didnt reply. Just sat there.

Duskfall took that as an invitation to get Barkface. "Wait here,"

---

Nudge. Barkface opened his eyes.

"What?" He grumbled.

"I need your help." Duskfall simply replied.

"What's so important that I needed to be woking up?" Asked the Medicine Cat.

"You'll see," Duskfall whined. "Please, just follow me. A cat needs help,"

"...fine. But it better be important, " huffed Barkface, getting up slowly.

"Good," Duskfall nodded, leaving the den with a flick of his tail. Barkface sighed, but still followed.

---

"Who's this?" Hissed Barkface as he came face to face with Darktail.

"Im Darktail," mewed back Darktail.

"I really dont understand Duskfall." Barkface mewed, turning to the brown tom. "He looks and seems fine."

"No. Its his mother. Shes apparently very sick. I said we'd help and in return he'll help us fight in the battle." Explained Duskfall.

"What if its a trap though?" Barkface asked, tilting his head. "And I need rest. The battle is tomorrow..."

Blood red eyes meet yellow. "Trust me. He seems... truthful."

"...fine." Barkface nodded. "Darktail, lead the way."

The mysterious tom nodded, before turning and leading the two WindClan cats to possibly his mother, or a trap.

---

It wasnt a trap.

They arrived in some open space with a hard black ground. A few monsters were placed around, but it seemed they were asleep. Duskfall and Barkface were tensed, but Darktail seemed oddly calm. Like he knew he wouldn't get hurt.

"How are you so... calm around these monsters?" Duskfall asked.

"What's a monster? Those are cars, mouse-brain." Darktail murmured, amused despite the situation. This made Duskfall more confused.

"Cars?" He murmured.

"Yes, cars. They are mainly used in the day and help humans around," Darktail explained.

Duskfall guessed humans were two-legs.

They soon finally spotted Smoke. She was a pity sight. She looked quite starved and sick.

"Smoke... I got help," Darktail murmured softly. Despite her poor state, her fur still bristled.

"They smell like!" Cough. "WindClan!" Cough. "Are one of them Onewhisker?" Stuttered Smoke.

"Onewhisker? Why do you care about him? How do you know him?" Asked Duskfall.

"Ugh, it dosent matter. Can yous just help me? I dont even care if yous are clan," Smoke demanded.

Duskfall and Darktail took a couple steps back, allowing Barkface to examine Smoke.

"How do you know about Onewhisker?" Duskfall asked Darktail, "and why does she, care about him?"

"Onewhisker?

Darktail meowed.

Duskfall eyes widened, his fur bristling.

"I always knew something was up with him," Duskfall hissed.

Darktail shrugged.

"Hey, Darktail. I dont know how to say this... but... Smoke is dying." Barkface whimpered. Darktail froze.

For the first time that night Duskfall saw Darktails fake personality shatter as he ran over to his mom.

"You... you sure?!" He whimpered desperately, praying he somehow mis-heard or there was another, better outcome.

Barkface looked away.

"Yeah... shes eating death berries, somehow. The effects seem to be coming in slower then normal somehow, probably due to some Twoleg thing, but she'll be dead by tomorrow, and its too late to make her throw it up now." Barkface murmured softly. Darktail pressed his face into his mother coat.

"Yous can go. Thanks... for helping. I'll help yous in the fight tomorrow, I promise," Darktail meowed. Duskfall didnt need to be asked twice to leave.

---

The two entered camp.

"Goodnight Duskfall. May StarClan guide your path," Barkface murmured as he turned to walk to the Medicine Den.

"Goodnight, Barkface," Duskfall mumbled back.

He walked in the Warriors den, quickly spotting Starrynight. He approached and flopped down beside her, pressing his forehead against hers.

"My world..." he murmured. "Goodnight, world. May i live to see the night skies again."

He nuzzled into Starrynight, before closing his eyes.

Chapter 17.
The day had come. Everyone was tensed as Whitestar called the meeting.

"Before this fight, there is some cats i want to promote into Warriors!" He yowled. The cheers were few and quiet.

"Snowpaw, from this day onwards, you will be known as 'Snowfall',"

'What a name!' thought Sparklepelt.

"Mistlepaw, you will be known as Mistletoe,"

"Spotpaw, you will be known as Spotlight."

"Bramblepaw, you will be known as Brambleclaw,"

"Tawnypaw, you will be known as Tawnypelt,"

"Featherpaw, you will be known as Feathertail,"

Cheers for each were louder. But the cats just made Warriors didnt seem happy. Not one bit.

They mustn't. They couldn't. In this type of situation.

Then they set off.

---

They trotted out towards Fourtrees again. Silent. Vigilant.

Sparklepelt walked near Ashfur and Swiftsight. Brightheart and Cloudtail were near too. Up ahead was Duskfall, Starrynight, Snowfall and Spotlight trotting side by side.

They arrived at fourtrees.

Silence for a few minutes..

Then Scourge appeared. A black and white tom Sparklepelt had never seen before also walked in a second later, glared at Scourge, before quickly walking to Duskfall.

"Who in StarClans name are you?" Hissed Whitestar.

"Darktail," meowed Darktail. "I had a deal with Duskfall. I'll help yous in this fight,"

Only Barkface and Duskfall didnt seem surprised. Strange, thought Sparklepelt, but she'd take the extra help.

Whitestar stared at him for a second, before nodding.

"Okay,"

A slight delay of the inevitable.

Scourge looked at all the clan cats. Still calm. Still icy.

"Still here, ay?" He purred. "Braver then I expected. "

They tensed.

"BloodClan, attack!" He yowled.

A yowl of war cries erupted around the clearing as endless amount of cats slipped out of the shadows. Despite this, the clans still out numbered the BloodClan cats, and the clan cats were more fit.

Sparklepelt felt relieved at their major advantage.

A few seconds went by...

And Sparklepelt spotted a black tom with a white chest approach her, his eyes glinting with danger and fight. Unlike most, he seemed like a decent fighter, and definitely wasnt a kittypet like some, with no collar at all.

"We need this land more then yous!" He hissed at Sparklepelt. She bristled back.

"This land will be ours forever!" she growled back.

The tom jumped at her. Sparklepelt dodged it easily, leaving a paw out to land a smack on his face. The tom landed, slightly dazed but still mostly fine.

"Lucky," he murmured, walking around Sparklepelt. She was too distracted to notice another cat, a brown she cat, pounce on her from behind.

Claws sank into her shoulders and she yowled, thrashing around, but the she cat stayed on top.

"I thought clan cats were more focused then this!" She taunted. She leaned in, purring. "Any last words?"

Was this the end? Sparklepelt thought, Aint even close she-

Claws pricked her throat.

It really was...

Then the weight was gone. A hiss, and a grey body was fighting a brown body next to Sparklepelt. Ashfur!

She'd have to thank him later for that.

Sparklepelt glanced around. The black tom from earlier was gone, probably fighting some other clan cat. Despite the chaos, Sparklepelt could stand still and still not be attacked. Everyone was too focus with their enemies. It was oddly calm for her.

She ran around looking for a way to help.

She soon spotted Snowfall fighting a grey tom with a collar. Not the BloodClan type, but a kittypet. But the tom was still doing quite well against Snowfall despite this.

Sparklepelt ran over just as the grey tom was going to launch another attack on Snowfall, and knocked him away.

They rolled in a clump of fur and hissed and anger.

"You're a kittypet!" She hissed as she finally managed to ping the tom down. "You shouldn't be fighting this battle."

The kittypet glanced up at her, dazed. "I... let me go!" He swiped at her face, landing a stinging swipe on her cheek, and she rolled off.

She was about to launch another attack when a cat yowled. "Scourge is dead!"

The fighting stopped completely. For 20 seconds it was silent, cats staying still, before almost all at once the BloodClan cats ran off, without a leader now.

They had won. But still Sparklepelt knew cats were lost. Most likely.

She just prayed it was none of her friends and family.

...

Immediately she knew Ashfur wasnt dead as he basically ran into her in a bunch of nuzzles and purrs.

"We're alive!" He purred strongly. Sparklepelt suddenly remembered him saving her life.

"Thanks for saving me!" She purred back. Ashfur nodded.

"Id save you a thousand times if needed!" He meowed, the words weighted. Sparklepelt looked away, suddenly feeling a little awkward.

She spotted Duskfall alive, but he was helping Starrynight towards Barkface. She must've sprained a paw or something in the fight.

She spotted Snowfall alive, his white pelt dusty though. And Swiftsight and Brightheart and Cloudtail alive in one group.

But only then did she notice Whitestar standing over a cat, still and dead.

His deputy, mate and mother of his three youngest kits, Willowpelt.

She also spotted Mistletoe dead, and felt a stab of grief. Even though she was never really close to them, she knew they were great clan mates and loyal. She'd miss them.

---

The return to camp was bright despite the deaths. They had won, and were still alive! No more threats for now, no more fights, just peace for now!

They held a vigil for Willowpelt and Mistletoe later that day. Sparklepelt also learnt that Whitestorm had lost his first life in the battle from Scourge himself, and that it was Fireheart who had ended the BloodClan leaders life in revange.

There was also a lot of injuries that Cinderpelt had to deal with, and even Brightheart was asked to help with them. But most of them were minor and the chances of anymore deaths due to the battle were low and never happened.

Just before midnight, Whitestar hosted a clan meeting.

"As yous have heard, Willowpelt sadly died in the fight. She was a great clanmate and mother, and we thank her for everything. "

He meowed sadly, looking away for a second.

"But, we can't let grief overcome us. We need a new deputy, and it is my job to announce a new. Sparklepelt, please step forward,"

Sparklepelt gasped, a rush of excitement running through her. She stepped forward without hesitation, her heart racing.

"I trust you to be my second in command, to plan patrols and lead the clan when im away, and maybe even one day become leader after my days are over. Do you promise you'll do all that and wish to be deputy?"

"Y-yes," she nodded. Whitestorm smiled warmly at her.

"I know you have what it takes, and are very loyal, despite your rouge origins and young age. You are now my deputy from this day forward."

Sparklepelt was surrounded by congratulations and nuzzles by her friends and clanmates, and she felt like she was on top of the world.

She'd do all she could to help her clan. Give her life even.

And she was glad she was now deputy.

Chapter 18.
(I recommend playing 'One' by Ed Sheeran in the background while reading this)
"Thank you so much Ravenpaw and Barley! I'll miss yous..." murmured Duskfall to the two loners. Though e had only spent a few days at the barn, he had loved it so very much. He'd cherish the moments for forever.

"I'll miss you too Duskfall," meowed Ravenpaw, giving the brown tom an affectionate lick on the head. "You can visit whenever you want. I know Tallstar would allow you to,"

Tallstar, who was a few pawsteps nearby, nodded. Duskfall just noticed it at the edge of his vision.

"Goodbye Duskfall. I wish you well," purred Barley, his eyes glowing with love.

And with that, they left, trotting away.

Duskfall kept his gaze on where they left for a couple minutes, before finally turning away.

He would always be thankful for their help.

Then.

A nudge.

Starrynight!

"Hello Starry!" Purred Duskfall happily.

"You're on a hunting patrol with me and Lilacpelt," she mrrowed. The grey pinkish she cat was one of Duskfalls first friends in WindClan, and he was happy that she was made a warrior just before the fight, alongside her more hostile brother Rainforest, though the blue tom had also warmed up to Duskfall recently.

"Great!" Nodded Duskfall. "Right now?"

Starrynight rolled her eyes playfully. "No, in ten moons! Yes, right now!" She chuckled, giving Duskfall a nudge. The brown tom felt warm all over.

"Ah, yes. Obviously. " He nodded. "Lead the way, Starrystar." He always thought her name was funny. If one day, she were to become WindClan leader, her name would basically be 'StarStar'.

"You would definitely have a better leader name then me," mrrowed back Starrynight. "Come on, we cant be late to the hunting!"

---

They met Lilacpath at the camp exit. After a quick chat they set off, finally feeling safe in the hills of WindClan territory. There was plenty of prey around thankfully, being that it was greenleaf (summer). It still wasnt that hot, just a peaceful breeze to keep the three chill.

Lilacpath quickly caught a quite plump rabbit. Duskfall knew she was a wonderful hunter, always coming back with at less two pieces of prey, mainly rabbits. He found the prey in WindClan quite boring though. Only rabbit mainly, and the occasional bird. Back in ThunderClan when he was still 'Thrushpaw' there were rabbits, voles, birds, squirrels, and so much more! But at less rabbits contain a lot of meat, much more then a mere squirrel or vole.

And he liked the openness too of WindClan. He felt he could see for miles in any direction.

Then he spotted it. A bird. A Robin to be exact. Without a second thought he dropped into a crouch, approaching with small steps.

The Robin didnt even see him coming.

Three...... Two....... One......

He pounced...

...right into Starrynight, who was also after the same Robin. Apparently she had spotted the Robin across from him and also went for it.

The Robin scurried off, but Duskfall didnt care, gazing right at Starrynight.

"That was mine!" He playfully growled. She smirked back.

"You must be blind! I thought you could at less notice a black pelt from across from you, especially mine," she rolled her eyes, smiling back. "Dont worry, we can find more, we aint in a rush."

She gave Duskfall a quick nuzzle, before getting up. Duskfall did too, quickly noticing Lilacpelt a couple of tail lengths away, trying to hide her amusement. His ears flattened. So embarrassing...

"God, I wished I had a cat as close to me as you two," she snickered. "You two should just accept that you will be mates!"

Duskfall frowned but couldn't deny it. We aint...

He snapped out of it when Starrynight pressed against his side, purring softly. "Should I just ask you right now?"

Duskfall pelt fluffed up. "A-ask me what!?" He felt his heart racing.

Starrynight smirked. "You know, surely?"

One, two seconds.

"Will you, uh, be my mate?" Even the rarely embarrassed and rarely soft hearted Starrynight stared into Duskfall eyes with slight shyness but also love.

"Y-yeah!" Yelped Duskfall. Starrynight pressed her face into his chest fur.

"Im glad I meet you. I love you," she murmured.

Duskfall had never purred louder.

"Yes, finally! Everyone was wondering when you'd two would get to this stage!" Chuckled Lilacpelt.

Duskfalls ears heated up with more embarrassment but he didnt rush out of the embrace. After what felt like forever he pulled away, clearing his voice.

"We, uh, we should get back to hunting," he murmured. Starrynight nodded. Lilacpath just smiled.

They caught three more rabbits between the three. Two by Duskfall, one by Starrynight. Somehow Duskfall sweared he did better after that moment.

His life was complete now. No more threats, no more battles. Just peace, and Starrynight by his side.

It was pleasant to the tom.

"Life is great," purred Duskfall to Starrynight just outside of camp. She nodded back.

"Yes," she purred. "And its even better with you, Dusk."

Duskfall simply closed in his eyes in contentment, with Starrynights warmth next to him.

THE END.

(Main characters: Leafpaw, Sweetpaw, Dapplepaw, Norrypaw, Feathertail, Crowpaw, Nightpaw, Wisteriacall, Shrewpaw, Kitepaw, Lightsight)

ThunderClan
Leader: Whitestar-massive white tom (7/9)
Deputy: Sparklepelt-ginger and white she cat
Medicine cat(s): Cinderpelt-dark gray she-cat
Apprentice, Leafpaw
Warriors: Swiftsight-black and white tom with one leg missing
Apprentice, Sweetpaw

Fireheart-handsome flame coloured tom
Apprentice, Norrypaw

Snowfall-pretty white tom

Spotlight-black and white tom, formerly kittypet known as 'Smudge'

Spiritsight-grey-blue tom
Apprentice, Spiderpaw

Dustpelt-dark brown tabby tom
Apprentice, Squirrelpaw

Graystripe-long-haired gray tom

Feathertail-pretty grey and white she cat, formerly of RiverClan

Darkstripe-sleek black-and-gray tabby tom
Apprentice, Dapplepaw

Sandstorm-pale ginger she-cat
Apprentice, Sorrelpaw

Cloudtail-long-haired white tom

Brackenfur-golden brown tabby tom
Apprentice, Whitepaw

Thornclaw-golden brown tabby tom
Apprentice, Shrewpaw

Brightheart-white she-cat with ginger patches

Brambleclaw-dark brown tabby tom with amber eyes

Tawnypelt-brown ginger and white she cat

Ashfur-pale gray (with darker flecks) tom, dark blue eyes
Apprentice, Inkpaw

Rainwhisker-dark gray tom with blue eyes

Sootfur-lighter gray tom with amber eyes

Apprentices: Sorrelpaw-tortoiseshell and white she-cat with amber eyes

Sweetpaw-popular black white and ginger she cat, kit of Cloudtail and Brightheart

Whitepaw-white she-cat with green eyes, kit of Cloudtail and Brightheart

Inkpaw-black she cat, kit of Swiftsight and Sparklepelt

Dapplepaw-grey and ginger tom, kit of Swiftsight and Sparklepelt

Squirrelpaw-dark ginger she-cat with green eyes

Leafpaw-light brown tabby she-cat with amber eyes and white paws

Spiderpaw-long-limbed black tom with brown underbelly and amber eyes

Shrewpaw-small dark brown tom with amber eyes

Norrypaw-fluffy black tom with amber eyes

Queens: Goldenflower-pale ginger coat, the oldest nursery queen

Ferncloud-pale gray (with darker flecks) she-cat, green eyes
Elders: Frostfur-beautiful white she-cat with blue eyes

Dappletail-once-pretty tortoiseshell she-cat, the oldest cat in ThunderClan

Speckletail-pale tabby she-cat

Longtail-pale tabby tom with dark black stripes, retired early due to failing sight

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WINDCLAN

Leader: Tallstar-black-and-white tom with a very long tail (1/9)
Deputy: Duskfall-dusky brown tom with blood red eyes
Apprentice, Crowpaw
Medicine cat(s): Barkface-short-tailed brown tom
Warriors: Mudclaw-mottled dark brown tom

Rainforest-blue-grey tom

Webfoot-dark gray tabby tom

Tornear-tabby tom

Onewhisker-brown tabby tom
Apprentice, Reedpaw

Rednight-misty red tom

Gorseheart-small brownish tom

Runningbrook-light gray she-cat

Lilacpath-friendly pretty unsually pinkish she cat
Apprentice, Kitepaw

Shrewdstripe--beautiful brown she-cat

Starrynight--beautiful black she cat with white specks which makes her look like the night
Apprentice, Nightpaw

Apprentices: Crowpaw-sleek black tom

Reedpaw-brown she cat

Kitepaw-black and brown tom, kit of Starrynight and Duskfall

Nightpaw-black she cat, kit of Starrynight and Duskfall

Queens: Morningflower-tortoiseshell queen

Whitetail-small white she-cat

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SHADOWCLAN

Leader: Blackstar-large white tom with huge jet-black paws (7/9)
Deputy: Russetfur-dark ginger she cat
Medicine cat(s): Littlecloud-very small tabby tom
Warriors: Oakfur-small brown tom
Apprentice, Smokepaw

Wisteriacall-nice arctic like grey white tom

Darkflower-black she-cat

Boulder-silver tabby tom, formerly a rogue cat

Cedarheart-dark grey tom

Rowanclaw-ginger tom
Apprentice, Talonpaw

Broadtail-big brown tom with a unusual large tail.

Applepelt-light ginger to red tom

Snowwhisker-stunning Snowshoe she-cat

Apprentices: Smokepaw-grey tom

Talonpaw-cool brown and white tom

Queens: Tallpoppy-long-legged light brown tabby she-cat

Elders: Runningnose-small gray-and-white tom

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RIVERCLAN

Leader: Leopardstar-unusually spotted golden tabby she cat (7/9)
Deputy: Stonefur-grey tom with battle-scarred ears
Apprentice, Hollypaw
Medicine cat(s): Mudfur-long-haired light brown tom
Mothwing-beautiful golden tabby she cat with amber eyes
Warriors: Blackclaw-smoky black tom

Heavystep-thickset tabby tom

Mosspelt-tortoiseshell she-cat

Mistyfoot-gray she-cat with blue eyes

Hawkfrost-pretty brown tom with white belly and chest
Apprentice, Sablepaw

Stormfur-dark grey tom

Lakewall-blue-grey tom

Lightsight-black and white tom

Apprentices: Sablepaw-siamese she cat

Midnightpaw-dark grey she cat

Hollypaw-dark blue-grey she cat

Queens: Dawnflower-pale grey she cat

Elders: Shadepelt-very dark gray she-cat

Loudbelly-dark brown tom

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Cats outside the Clans.

Ravenpaw-sleek black tom that lives at the barn, formerly ThunderClan

Barley-black and white tom that lives at the barn

Autumn-sweet brown and white she cat

Hattie-brown she cat, mother of Duskfall and Sparklepelt

Purdy-very old brown tabby tom that lives in woods near the sea

Rigs-black and white tom with red eyes

Darktail-strong white tom with black splotches, with some ties to the Clans

Salem-mischevious black tom, amber eyes

Jet-softer black tom, green eyes

Luna-black she cat with a white tipped tail, purpleish eyes (sister of Jet and Salem)

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Prologue.

It was peaceful in the lands of StarClan. A blue-grey she cat padded to a small pool, pearing down into it. "I wished I had done better," she murmured. "But new days are here at last, and they must move to new lands,"

As she finished, a brown tom appeared. "Bluestar," he murmured, "I've arrived. Where are the other two?"

"They'll arrive soon," she murmured back. "I guess we will have to wait." As she says that, a black cat arrives with a respectful nod.

"Hello, Nightstar, " the two cats greeted. Nightstar nodded but didnt say anything. Finally, the 4th cat, another black tom named 'Deadfoot' arrived, meowing a quick greeting.

"We know why we are here now," Bluestar started, "a new prophecy has arrived. "Darkness, air, water, and sky will come together, and shake the forest to its roots. Nothing will be as it is now, nor as it has been before."

Even the wise StarClan cats shivered at it.

"We must pick a cat each to represent our clans for this. I'll start," she gazed down into the pool, and an image of a blue-grey she-cat appeared.

"She was once RiverClan!" Meowed Deadfoot, "how can you be sure that she'll properly represent yous?"

Bluestar glared at him. "She was in ThunderClan for her first moon, and she has ThunderClan blood." Deadfoot nodded respectfully.

"I'll go next," Oakheart meowed, stepping forward. A black and white cat was shown in the pool, and no challanges were made.

"Hes a good choice," murmured Nightstar. "He choose to stay with yous even after the TigerClan stuff. I'll go next,"

Nightstar took a step forward, and gazed into the pool. An Arctic pelted tom appeared. Again no challenges were made - the cat chosen was also a good choice.

Deadfoot nodded, stepping forward without a word. A black tom showed up, and this time the other three had a lot to say.

"Hes just an apprentice though!" Yowled Oakheart. Deadfoot met his gaze coldly.

"Hes about to become a warrior. And hes the apprentice of probably the best mentor option in the clan," Deadfoot shot back.

"Still," Bluestar murmured, "hes inexperienced. Do you truly believe hes the best option? Why not Starrynight, or Lilacpath?"

"They must stay in WindClan for now. Just trust me. He will be a good option," murmured back Deadfoot. The three finally accepted. The four cats chosen was done, and the new prophecy was in motion.

(If you're wondering which was it the ThunderClan choice was Feathertail, RiverClans was Lightsight, ShadowClans was Wisteriacall, and WindClans was Crowpaw)

Chapter 1.
"We need more Marigold. And cobwebs," Leafpaw murmured to Norrypaw. They were out in the forest, mid day it was. The sun danced on their pelts... well mainly Leafpaws, Norrypaws black pelt absorbed most of its light.
Norrypaw nodded back. "Noted," he replied, glancing ahead. "Isnt it Sorrelpaws Warrior ceremony today?"

Leafpaw stopped, purring at the name of her best friend. "Yes! Luckily Whitestar told me it was at dusk, so I could head out collecting herbs without worrying I'll miss her Warrior ceremony,". Norrypaw remembered how about 3 moons ago, Sorrelpaw had been hit by a monster. Luckily, she didnt die, and her legs didnt break, but it still delayed her long enough to where her brothers were made Warriors before her.

"She derserves it," Norrypaw purred. "Im gonna miss her in the apprentices den though."

"Yes. Though I won't miss her snoring!" Leafpaw chuckled, giving Norrypaw a nudge. She stopped suddenly, her whiskers twitching. "I think we went past the Marigold path..." she sighed. "Eh, its not that far away from here anyways," she turnt, trotting back the way they came. Norrypaw followed, amused at her forgetfulness.

A few minutes later they came across a path of yellow flowers. Marigold.

"They're pretty," commented Norrypaw. He sniffed them, remembering the pleasant scent. "Are they delicate?"

Leafpaw shrugged. "Not really. But still be careful. They are quite a useful herb," she grabbed a Marigold flower, softly breaking it off its root. "Knowing you, youll probably ruining the root and everything!"

"I, I've had enough experience gathering herbs with you to know how to get herbs without breaking the root," Norrypaw grumbled back, but they both knew he wasnt actual angry. It was obvious.

Silence followed. Just peaceful silence as the two collected the herb, two friends united in one job, silently enjoying eachothers company. Soon enough, Leafpaw broke the silence with two words.

"Thats enough," she mewed calmly.

"Uh, can I take one to, uh, wear?" Norrypaw asked, looking away. "I really like it,"

Leafpaw shrugged. "I guess so. There is quite a lot," she waited, her features a soft smile as Norrypaw quickly and carefully grabbed another Marigold flower, placing it by his ear. "Done, "

"It fits you," complimented Leafpaw. "A nice dawny orange in a sea of black. Very pretty."

Norrypaw smiled back. "Thanks," he purred. "I knew you'd at less enjoy my fashion taste,"

Leafpaw sighed. "Always so gloating. Anyways, we should head back to camp. Cinderpelt is probably thinking I've gotten eating by a badger!"

"Yeah," Norrypaw agreed, looking around at the greenery. "I hope the twoleg activity nearby won't cause anything. I love this place,". Norrypaw couldn't think of something worse that could happen then his home being destroyed, especially after how long the clans had live there and all the fights they fought to protect it. Especially the great battle between LionClan and BloodClan. The battle were all 4 clans united to deny BloodClan control over the forest, just days after what they thought would be the biggest battles of them all between LionClan and TigerClan. Norrypaw was glad he wasnt alive back then and had to go through the fears and fights of it. He knew his mentor, Fireheart, had to go through it, despite originally being kittypet. 'I could never picture him as a kittypet' thought Norrypaw.

---

"May all cats old enough to hunt their own prey gather here under the highrock for a Clan meeting!" Whitestars affirmative voice echoed through camp, startling Norrypaw out of his nap. 'Its Sorrelpaws Warrior ceremony!'

He leaped ahead, racing to sit at the front of the gathered cats. He needed to be at the front to watch his friend become a Warrior. Leafpaw and Rainwhisker quickly settled on ether side of him, the two also having good connections with Sorrelpaw, the latter being the brother of her. Sorrelpaw sat at the base of the highrock, her excitement evident.

"I, Whitestar, leader of ThunderClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend them to you as a warrior in their turn." Whitestar started. The clearing immediately went quiet. "Sorrelpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"

Sorrelpaw sat up straighter. "I do!"

"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. Sorrelpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Sorreltail. StarClan honors your strength and perseverance even at major challenges, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ThunderClan," Norrypaw sweared he could see the hints of a smile on Whitestars face. Then the clearing erupted into yowls of cheer and happiness for Sorreltail, the newly made warrior lifting her chin up in proudness at it.

"Sorreltail! Sorreltail!" Yowled Norrypaw happily. Leafpaw and Rainwhisker were also yowling her new name from beside him. Eventually, Sorreltail bounded over to them, clearly wanting to say something like 'thanks' or 'im a warrior now' when Sparklepelt stopped her.

"Congrats, Sorreltail, on your warrior name. but you have to do a vigil today. You cant talk or say anything to anyone until dawn tomorrow as part of your warrior ceremony. Its already dark. Sorry." She mewed softly. Sorreltail sighed but dipped her head in understanding, and the disappointment was evident in her posture. She then turned and went to the camp entrance for her vigil and night guarding.

"So what now?" Murmured Leafpaw from beside Norrypaw. Rainwhisker had gone off to do some warrior business or something, Norrypaw didnt really care.

"Eh, just settling down for the night i guess." He shrugged. "I wonder what my warrior name would be..."

"It might be something cute or pretty, like Norrybloom! Or Norrylight, thats nice." Leafpaw pondered, relaxed and amused. Norrypaw liked that about her. Always so calm and nice. He guessed it was from being a Medicine Cat apprentice, as most warrior apprentices were rash and annoying to him. The only one he thought was fine was Whitepaw. She was quite chill.

"One day itll be Norrystar, hopefully," Norrypaw Murmured. "How about that? Me as leader, Sorreltail as deputy and you as the main Medicine cat? Wouldn't that be cool?"

"Perfect!" Leafpaw purred softly, her eyes shining. "Absolutely perfect."

Norrypaw nodded in agreement.

Chapter 2.
It was supposed to be a normal dream for Feathertail. Out in the forest. A normal hunting dream. Then the scent hit her. Mouse. Near Sunningrocks. She trotted, step by step towards it. Silent. Concentrating. But it'd be hard to concentrate when you notice the former ThunderClan leader Bluestar sitting on Sunningrocks. Featherpaw remembered her. She had stepped down as leader at one point, and eventually died in the fight between BloodClan and LionClan.

"B-Bluestar?" Feathertail gasped, stopping at the front of sunningrocks. Ghostly eyes stared back.

"Hello Feathertail," she started in a matter of fact tone. "Welcome. I have a message for you,"

Feathertail felt cold. "What is it?" She murmured.

"A time of great peril is coming to the clans, and a new home must be soughted. You, alone with 3 cats from the other clans, must find Midnight. We trust you." Bluestar meowed ominously. Before Feathertail could even muster a word Bluestar was gone, and then she was awake from a nudge. Graystripe, her father.

"Are you alright darling? You were making such a fuss you woke me up," he murmured softly. Feathertail was glad that she had a father like him. She quickly nodded, though her thoughts were far from a 'simple nightmare'.

From across the den Cloudtail snorted. "You really need to stay quiet. You're as loud as Fireheart when hes having a prophecy." Greystripe snapped his head towards the white tom, growling back.

"Says you." He hissed. "Shes just had a nightmare, give it a rest."

Cloudtail glared back, but didnt say anything as Sorreltail entered the den.

"Im so tired! Which nest is free?" She asked, her frame slightly tilted.

"Here," Feathertail flicked her tail towards a nest next to her. "That one is free."

"Thanks!" Purred Sorreltail, quickly flopping down into it. "So comfy... and soft."

Feathertail let out a mrrow of amusement at Sorreltail, before heading out of her nest and quickly exiting the den. She eventually stopped just outside the nursery, glancing at it. 'Ferncloud just had her second litter... maybe I should check on her'.

Feathertail turnt and stopped at the nursery entrance, and was met by the sweet scent of milk and kits. Then Dustpelt appeared.

"Can you take Squirrelpaw out? Im staying with Ferncloud for now and she needs to go out," he meowed.

"Oh, uh, I was hoping to see Ferncloud and your kits. " Feathertail murmured back.

"You can see them later. They are fine," grumbled Dustpelt. "Squirrelpaw is probably lazing around in the apprentice den. Thank you!" And before Feathertail could object, Dustpelt faded back into the nursery. She sighed, before turning to trot to the apprentice den. At less she had a good relationship with Squirrelpaw.

Feathertail poked her head into the den, and quickly spotted Squirrelpaws bright orange cote. She was awake, grooming herself.

"Hey Squirrelpaw! Dustpelt sent me to take you out today and train you as he is staying with Ferncloud for now." Feathertail explained to Squirrelpaw. The she cat looked up, and smirked.

"Okay," she purred, getting up and striding over to Feathertail. "So what are we going to do then?"

Feathertail realised she hadn't thought of anything to do with Squirrelpaw. But to her luck that second Sandstorm appeared, peaking into the den. "Feathertail, what are you doing in here?" She firstly asked, before turning to Squirrelpaw. "Squirrelpaw, you are to join Cloudtails patrol alongside Brambleclaw and Norrypaw."

"Oh, can I come along?" Feathertail asked, relieved at not having to come up with anything herself. "Dustpelt asked me to basically be Squirrelpaws temporary mentor while hes staying with Ferncloud."

"Yes off course. You better behave Squirrelpaw!" Sandstorm turned her gaze to Squirrelpaw, but the warmth in her eyes were obvious. Squirrelpaw nodded furiously. "I will!" She promised. Sandstorm seemed to accept her promise, and with a flick of her tail left. Feathertail and then Squirrelpaw followed behind.

Feathertail quickly spotted the rest of the patrol cats near the camp exit. Cloudtails snowy white pelt, then Brambleclaws eerie brown pelt, and then Norrypaws smaller night black pelt.

"You joining us then?" Asked Cloudtail, having gotten over earlier. Feathertail nodded. With that and a flick of his tail Cloudtail lead the patrol out of camp.

On the patrol, Feathertail wondered why they must find a new home. They are all well fed. Unless something like BloodClan happens again they were perfectly fine. Unless it had to do with the increase of Twoleg activity. She hoped it wouldn't be that. Maybe StarClan were wrong. She for once wished they were.

---

Feathertail returned to camp with a squirrel and a mouse. The rest of the patrol were quite successful, with a couple birds and Squirrels and such, but she could see some tension between Brambleclaw and Squirrelpaw. 'They are always glaring at eachother, its normal' Feathertail decided, though she wished the tension would go away.

It was peaceful in camp. No threats aside from the other clans for moons. Everyone was well fed as it was greenleaf, but it wasnt so warm that it was uncomfortable or anything. Just a perfect warmth. Feathertail thought back on the prophecy Bluestar had shown her.

'Everything was perfect. Why must we leave so soon?' This was her home, for moons now. She couldn't even think of a place to live beyond it.

"Feathertail!" Whitestars friendly voice jolted her out of her thinking. "Cloudtail said you hunted very well today, and judging by the big pieces of prey you caught he was right. Good job!"

Feathertail shifted her paws, a little embarrassed by her leaders sudden praise. "Uh, yeah, thanks. I always try my best when hunting for the clan," she replied. 'This is the perfect time to tell him about the prophecy! She realised. But the white toms gaze were set on his kits, now warriors, Sorreltail, Rainwhisker and Sootfur.

"Do you ever miss Stormfur?" he suddenly asked. Feathertail was caught off guard at the question, but quickly answered.

"Y-yeah. I still love him, hes a great brother, but I guess he was more forgiving of RiverClan then I,"

Whitestar nodded at her answer, looking back at her. "Fair enough," he murmured. "You do wish it could be different though, right?"

"Yes. I wished he'd chosen to stay here in ThunderClan," Feathertail nodded, still confused at why Whitestar was questioning her.

"Theres so much I wished was different. Y'know, I used to get great friends with Tigerstar." He admitted.

"What?" Gasped Feathertail. "But, you're not the type to get along with bloodthirsty cats."

Whitestar sighed sadly. "He was different once. I think it was because of Thistleclaw, my father. He was also a bloodthirsty and evil cat. He was his mentor. During our apprenticeship I watched Tigerstar - Tigerpaw back then - become more distant and... chilling. When i first befriended him as kit, he seemed quite adventurous and fun to be around. I wish for no cat to lose their best friend like that, it was horrible. I wished he just had a better mentor, but maybe even then he would've still been evil." Whitestar explained. He shrugged, staring right at Feathertail. "You've seemed different today. Is there anything on your mind?"

'This is my chance!' Feathertail thought.

"Yes, something in fact really major. In a dream I had earlier today..."

Chapter 3.

Crowpaw had always dreamed of being in a prophecy. He'd thought it was quite a weird and selfish dream though, as it would never happen. But it did. Deadfoot told him about a new threat coming and their need of a new home in a dream one night. He didnt really know what to do with it, because in the end, why would they even trust him, a normal apprentice, with it?

Crowpaw was currently in the apprentice den. It was early, a pale dawn light seeping into the den. He'd woking up unusually early for him and was bored. He wished there were more apprentices. There was him, Kitepaw, Reedpaw and... Nightpaw. Crowpaw was fine with the first two. He didn't like Nightpaw though. She'd constantly bug him and fret over him like he was a kit, even though he was nearly a warrior.

Much to his dismay Nightpaw was also a early bird, the she cat waking up from the nest beside him. It was silent though, how Crowpaw liked it. Then he felt a nudge from beside him from Nightpaw.

"Its early. Wanna sneak out and get some early training?" She asked, her eyes sparkling. Crowpaw sighed.

"you're just going to use that time to annoy me and compliment me constantly. no." Crowpaw grumbled.

"Oh." Disappointedly mewled Nightpaw. "Please....?"

"no,"

"Please?"

"no!"

"Come on, Crowpaw, im boreeeeeed. Can we sneak out, just for a little?"

"fine!" huffed Crowpaw. "but dont expect me to be happy at all."

Nightpaw pounced up, purring. "Yes! Come on, Crowy. I'll lead the way." And she darted out of the den. Crowpaw stayed where he was, curling up again. 'she'd be all too much up into her excitement to notice im not there' he thought amusedly.

A minute later.

"Crowpaw? You didnt follow," Murmured Nightpaw as she re-entered the den. Crowpaw lifted his head up and lazily opened an eye. "yeah i couldn't be bothered." He mewed. Nightpaws ears flattened.

"Oh come on!" she whimpered, trotting over. "You are so boring."

"then pick a less boring cat to crush on," Crowpaw shot back.

"C-crush?" Nightpaws ears perked up. "Eh. Reedpaw is, uh... not like you. I dont like her."

Crowpaw sighed. "we need more apprentices..." he murmured.

Awkward silence followed. Nightpaw layed down beside Crowpaw, and though the black tom stiffened he didnt make a move to move away. Just... accepted it.

"You're pretty..." softly purred Nightpaw, kneading his back slightly. Crowpaws fur slightly fluffed up.

"one more comment like that and i'll move away," he growled back. It seemed to do the job as Nightpaw quickly quietened down. Silence once again, and this time for the rest of the early morning. Crowpaw even found himself enjoying Nightpaws company, for once.

Then Duskfall and Starrynight appeared at the den entrance.

"Crowpaw! Nightpaw!" The brown tom called. Crowpaw quickly got up, slightly shoving Nightpaw off of him, before she also got up.

"what?"

"We are taking yous out for some early hunting." Duskfall explained.

"okay." Was all that Crowpaw said in reply. Nightpaw nudged him.

"We could do some duo hunting!" She purred. Crowpaw shaked his heads in annoyance, but still murmured a 'fine' under his breathe.

---

Endless fields and endless hills was all Crowpaw could see. But he was used to it. Always used to it. Rabbits were always easy catches for him. He'd never would like to admit it but him and Nightpaw were good in duo hunting. Three rabbits caught between them. Duskfall and Starrynight got 4 rabbits themselves, the duo obviously used to hunting togather for moons and moons by now.

They stopped near Fourtrees, with Duskfall and Starrynight sitting down. It was clear they were about to say something, but Crowpaw couldn't keep his gaze off of Fourtrees. He felt a pull towards it, like he needed to go there one night. But he forced himself to shake it away, turning his attention back to Duskfall and Starrynight.

"How would you feel to visit two friends of mine tomorrow?" Duskfall asked. This got Crowpaws full attention. Nightpaw immediately jumped up.

"Yeah!" she purred loudly. 'Off course she wants to go...' Crowpaw sulked.

"I'd like that too..." he murmured. Duskfall smiled. "Alright," He meowed, getting up. "We'll head back to camp now, and yous two can get something to eat. Yous done well today. Crowpaw, your Warrior ceremony will be any day now." The brown toms blood-red eyes still slightly scared Crowpaw, but he met his mentors friendly gaze well.

"Im so proud of you," his voice was full of fondness. Crowpaw purred back. "Thank you. You are a great mentor,"

---

Crowpaw was having another dream. He just felt that sense of it. But he didnt want to wake up. The cats were cheering his name as he was made into a warrior. 'Crowsky! Crowsky!' was all he could hear, Tallstar and Duskfalls proud gazes was all he could see.

He knew it was soon, but it was better now then soon. Then, finally, he woke up, barely able to see for a few seconds as his eyes adjusted to the dark. Middle of the night. Perfect time to sneak off to Fourtrees. He got up slowly and sneaked out of the den and then camp easily. Kitepaw and Reedpaw wouldn't care where he would be going, and Nightpaw though is a early bird she still slept heavily.

He walked silently to Fourtrees, the prophecy and such weighing heavily in his mind. 'New homes, quests, so much! He didnt want to be part of something so major.

"Who are you?" Crowpaw was jolted out of his thoughts as he heard a she cat call him out. He had arrived at Fourtrees just like that, and to his surprise, another cat, a pretty light-blue grey she cat, was just sitting there expectingly.

"what? im crowpaw. who in starclans name are you?" Crowpaw growled back. He needed to know her intentions.

"Im Feathertail." She softly murmured. They stared at eachother for a long minute, and both came to the realisation that they were in the prophecy.

"you got the prophecy about a new home and such, right?" Crowpaw asked hopefully.

"Yes! At less I know one other who got it!" Feathertail purred. Crowpaw was already liking this random ThunderClan cat over Nightpaw.

"Theres two more, right?" Crowpaw asked. Feathertail nodded.

"Yeah, but i have no clue who it could be." She mewed sadly. Crowpaw felt a pang of sympathy.

"Im assuming its two cats from the other two clans," He stated, and Feathertail responded with a nod.

"Yeah." Feathertail agreed. "Ive already told my clan leader, Whitestar, about this." She added. Crowpaw was about to respond when a dark ginger she cat jumped out of the shadows, causing him to jump. He immediately took a few steps back, fearing an attack. But to his relief Feathertail was also surprised at the cats appearance.

"S-Squirrelpaw! What are you doing out here?" She gasped, mixed between shock, relief and even a slight anger as she had snooped into 'prophecy stuff'.

"Im working on my tracking and sneaking skills, and just so happened to come across you talking with a cat from another clan about some prophecy." Squirrelpaw purred. "Aren't you proud?"

Feathertail stared back at her. "Y-you aint suppose to know about this. I, uh..."

"Just let me in all the details! I already know about it," Squirrelpaw demanded, a hint of a smirk on her face. Crowpaw felt quite annoyed from Squirrelpaws smugness.

"Ugh, fine. I guess ill tell you about the prophecy. But you must not tell ANYONE! Understand?" Feathertail face was serious and her words had weight.

Squirrelpaw nodded. "I promise!" Crowpaw ears flattened.

Feathertail then explained her dream, of the prophecy Bluestar had told her of them needing to seek a new home, that the only other cat in ThunderClan who knew it was Whitestar, and that it had eventually led to her meeting Crowpaw. Squirrelpaw took it all in with an amazed look on her face.

"I knew you were cool but not that cool!" she purred happily. Feathertail simply smiled at that despite herself.

Then another rustle, and a black and white tom appeared.

"Feathertail?" He meowed, stopping. "I, have you three had the dream too?"

Feathertails eyes lit up as she realised that another cat in the prophecy had appeared. "Yes Lightsight!" She purred. Crowpaw sighed.

"You're Crowpaw, right?" he asked, turning to the black tom.

"yes," Confirmed Crowpaw.

"Anddddd Squirrelpaw, right?" he continued, turning to the ginger she cat. She nodded. "Yes!"

"So all 3 of you'ves had the dream? That we must find Midnight?" His eyes sparkled.

"me and Feathertail did, but not her!" Crowpaw glared at Squirrelpaw, and she hissed back defensively. Feathertail quickly moved in between them, denying any chance for them to fight.

"Dont!" she meowed, "We mustn't fight now. We need to find the 4th cat." Crowpaw relaxed, sitting down again...

... then fluffed up again when a arctic pelted tom appeared.

"Hello?" he growled. "Is this the clans planning a massive attack on ShadowClan?"

"N-no!" yelped Feathertail. "We are gathering here... for a reason. You must know if you've experienced it." She looked at him, studying his gaze.

"Ohhh, that prophecy thing? Yeah I had that. They certainly liked light pelted cats for this." He moved his gaze to Lightsight, before glancing at Crowpaw. "He seems quite small for this," he commented.

"Im nearly a warrior!" Crowpaw hissed back, but Wisteriacalls smug smile told him that he wasnt being serious.

"So, what now from here?" Asked Lightsight. No answer was ever giving. They didnt know what to do from there. After a couple minutes Wisteriacall got up.

"Clearly we need more info. The gathering is in a few days, we can try and meet up there and catch up on what we've. Im not wasting my nights sleep staying with some cats I've never met before due to some prophecy," He declared, turning to leave. Lightsight was next to follow, the smaller tom agreeing on the met-up.

Crowpaw, Feathertail and Squirrelpaw sat in quite comfortable silence, waiting for any signs from StarClan, but soon even Feathertail and Squirrelpaw had enough of waiting and decided to head home. Crowpaw did the same seconds later, wishing it would come quickly.

He hoped it would.

Chapter 4.

Leafpaw was at fourtrees, following some strange scent. It reminded her of Norrypaw, but it wasnt his. The area was dark like his pelt, the trees swaying eerily. This is one of the parts of being Medicine Cat she didnt like. Strange dreams and such. Always cryptic messages and dark and scary atmospheres. She Really didnt like it.

She stopped. She swore she could see something in the shadows, shifting and moving just out of her sight. She smelt... RiverClan. Was this a message or just a strange dream? She hoped it was just a dream.

"Hello?" she called out fearfully. No reply. Just as she thought she was about to get attacked and was scared out of her mind, she thankfully woke up at that very moment to rain pelting down on her. She had been napping outside due to the lack of rain recently, but just with her luck it started raining while she was resting in the open. Leafpaw got up and pelted into the apprentice den, quickly shaking water off her pelt... some of it landing on her sister Squirrelpaw and Sweetpaw, splashing them wet.

"Hey! Watch it!" Hissed Sweetpaw, flinching at the water. Squirrelpaw simply rolled her eyes but didnt mind that much.

"S-sorry," heaved Leafpaw. "Its raining so heavily though and i was napping outside!"

"Raining?" Norrypaw perked up from across the den. "I love rain! I dont get why no one else likes it..."

"You're just weird, Norrypaw," chuckled back Squirrelpaw, causing the tom to flatten his ears.

"No! You're the one always sneaking around and annoying warriors!" he shot back. Squirrelpaw rolled her eyes.

"Calm down, furball! im only joking," she chuckled back. Norrypaw sighed, getting up and looking at Leafpaw. "Hey, wanna head out?"

"I aint going out in that rain again!" She yelped, her eyes widening. "I dont get how you like it out there."

"You're missing out then!" Norrypaw chuckled, brushing past Leafpaw. "Unless you change your mind when seeing rainbows?"

"Its not clear outside though." Leafpaw murmured back.

"Check then! It is!" silkly purred Norrypaw. Leafpaw huffed and went to check outside at the den entrance, before being shoved out by Norrypaw from the side, gasping as she rolled out of the den.

"Hey!" she squeaked, the rain pelting down on her pelt.

"Let's go!" Norrypaw purred. "You're already wet, what's the pain in heading out in the rain now?"

Leafpaw sighed. "Fine. But I will get you back!" She promised, skipping ahead. But Norrypaw didnt follow yet, stopping by the Warriors den. Leafpaw was confused, before Sorreltail followed the black tom out, flinching at the down pour.

"Leafpaw!" She purred as she noticed the brown she cat. "Norrypaw says he knows the perfect place to go to in the rain,"

"Do you, though, Norrypaw?" Leafpaw asked, tilting her head.

"Maybe," shrugged the black tom. Leafpaw sighed again but a smiled crack through, following him alongside Sorreltail out of camp.

---

Norrypaw lead the two she cats to a nice small clearing. It was beautiful, clear yet misty, the rain still falling. It was at the edge of ThunderClan territory, the walk still quite long.

"Wow..." Murmured Sorreltail in awe. "This place is beautiful!" Norrypaw nodded back in agreement. Leafpaw glanced around, studying the clearing.

"Yes..." she agreed. "Like you!"

Sorreltail rolled her eyes back, batting off the compliment like a leaf, to Leafpaws disappointment. Sorreltail turned, watching a orange autumn leaf swishing to the ground slowly. She got into a crouch and pounced, batting the leaf to the ground. Norrypaw, meanwhile, was sniffing at some leaves, possible herbs, at the side of the clearing. He stopped, disappointed that no proper herbs were there, and turned to walk back to the middle of the clearing.

"So... do you think this could be a new meeting spot?" Norrypaw asked, lifting an eyebrow.

"Yes! But we must never tell anyone about this place... especially Squirrelpaw!" Yelped Leafpaw, purring loudly. Sorreltail nodded in agreement.

Leafpaw wasnt even shivering in the rain anymore. Just being here with her two best friends made her feel warm, happy. She layed down in the wet grass, and started grooming her paw. Norrypaw trotted over and sat beside her, gazing out.

"How did you find this place?" Leafpaw asked.

"I was out hunting by myself when I chased a rabbit here. I came here every so often when I wanted time alone. Up to this point I dont think anyone else knew about this point, until I obviously told you and Sorreltail," Explained Norrypaw, blinking softly at Leafpaw. She nodded in understanding.

"I know about this place." A she-cats voice startled Leafpaw, and she turned towards where the voice came from. All she could see was a purple gaze just noticeable in the bushes. So stunning...

"Who are you?" Norrypaw jumped up, his back already arching into a battle stance, ready to fight. The she cat rolled her eyes, chuckling to herself.

"Bit defensive, ay? Is that your loved one, kitty?" She taunted. Leafpaws fur fluffed up at the cats interpretation of her and Norrypaw. Norrypaw looked embarrassed himself.

"N-no! Even if i liked her I couldn't be with her... shes a medicine cat..." Norrypaw looked to the floor. Just then did Sorreltail notice what was going on, walking over to stand near Norrypaw.

"Whats going on?" She asked.

"A... cat! We dont know who she is!" Explained Norrypaw quickly. Just then the she cat stepped out, her fur sleek. She was mostly black, aside from the end of her tail, which was white. As said her eyes were purple too, a shade Leafpaw was already liking.

"Who am I? Shouldn't I be asking yous that?" The mysterious cat rolled her eyes, sitting down calmly. "Im Luna, kitties. What about you three?"

"Im Leafpaw..." Murmured Leafpaw, studying the she cat named Luna. Norrypaw and Sorreltail also stated their names hesitantly.

"So... are you a rouge? Loner? Clan?" Norrypaw hissed, demanding answers. Luna was unfazed.

"Im a house-cat, I guess. I have owners, but I can still fight, in case you were thinking of trying to chase me away." Despite the harsh words, Leafpaw noticed the hints of a smirk on her face. She was enjoying the interaction.

Norrypaw sighed. "You aint no threat, I guess." He sat down again, relaxing. "Why are you here?"

Luna blinked slowly at him. "Is this an interview? Im just enjoying my spot, before coming across three clan cats. "Thats why I am here, 'Norrypaw'." She stopped, thinking and smirked. "What even is that type of name? 'Norrypaw'?"

Norrypaws hackles raised again, but he couldn't find an answer. Luna smirked widened at his silence.

"Can't answer me, Norrypaw?" she taunted. Good ragebait, thought Leafpaw.

"One more thing about my name, and I swear I'll chase you to the mountains!" Hissed Norrypaw. This is not how you enjoy the rain certainly...

Luna rolled her eyes. "Gezz, so feisty. I'll stop then, Norrypaw." She rolled out the word 'Norrypaw', but the black tom seemed to not care this time.

Luna stared at the three clan cats for a minute or two more, before disappearing into the bushes where she had appeared with a swoosh with a cheerful and taunting 'bye!' Leafpaw swore she saw Norrypaws gaze drop a bit.

"I think its time to go home," murmured Sorreltail. "We will be missed at camp and they are probably wondering where we are." Leafpaw and Norrypaw nodded in agreement, getting up. With a flick of her tail Sorreltail started leading them back to camp, in silence.

As they neared camp Leafpaw started smelling WindClan scent mixed with a mysterious scent flowing around the trees. Norrypaw and Sorreltail seemed to notice it too, their fur bristling slightly.

"Who's that?" Growled Norrypaw. Sorreltail sniffed the air again.

"Maybe a WindClan patrol with a loner for some reason. Hopefully." Murmured back Sorreltail. "I sware I recognise the WindClan scent..."

They walked a little upwards, and ended up on top of a ridge near camp, spotting the intruding cats. A brown tom which Leafpaw assumed was Duskfall, a black tom with a white tipped tail which she assumed was Ravenpaw, and smaller black tom who she didnt recognised, maybe an apprentice of Duskfalls or even Ravenpaws kit.

"Hey! Stop!" Yowled Norrypaw, bounding over. The three cats fluffed up, but quickly calmed down when they recognise Norrypaw was ThunderClan... Aside from the small black tom. He kept on hissing, getting so close to Norrypaw that their noses nearly touched. This even surprised Norrypaw, who backed up a pace.

"Crowpaw, stop!" Hissed Duskfall. "We are not here to fight anyone, especially ThunderClan." 'Ohhh Crowpaw. His pelt is black likes crows... Leafpaw realised.

She and Sorreltail also walked over, relaxing as they recognise the peaceful loner and nice WindClan deputy.

"Hello Duskfall. What are you doing here, with Ravenpaw and your apprentice too?" Sorreltail asked, tilting her head.

"I got a name too!" growled Crowpaw, glaring.

"Ravenpaw wanted to speak to Fireheart for some reason. I decided to accompany him here as we are friends and I also wanted to visit ThunderClan. I also decided to bring Crowpaw here just to entertain him. He dosent really like any other cats in WindClan aside from me and Starrynight," Explained Duskfall, ignoring Crowpaws comment and hostility for now.

"Dont make it out that im lonely!" mewed Crowpaw, glaring at Duskfall. Only then did Leafpaw realise that Crowpaw was putting on an attitude to seem tough. Or that she hoped he did.

"Can you knock off that attitude? It wont be a good first impression for you," Growled Duskfall. Crowpaw took a step back, quickly mewing 'sorry...'. "Alright, can one of yous lead us back to camp, then? Im assuming yous are a patrol, right?" Duskfall added, his gaze friendly despite his red eyes.

"Uh, sure," purred Sorreltail, already trotting to take the lead. "Its not far from here."

They fell into a peaceful quiet on their way back to camp. Even Crowpaw seemed to relax on the way. Leafpaw had tried to talk with him with a 'hello' but he just ignored it.

---

They arrived in camp. Whitestorm had at first seemed a little wary but after realising it was just Duskfall, Ravenpaw and his apprentice let them stay without complaint. Ravenpaw immediately went to a very happy Fireheart and Greystripe. Duskfall went over to her sister Sparklepelt and her mate Swiftsight. Crowpaw sorta just picked a quiet place to sit, staring at his paws in thought or boredom Leafpaw did not know. She was sorta intrigued with the black tom. He was a bit of a jerk but he seemed to just be putting on a act, at less to her. But she just shrugged. Why should she care?

Just then Squirrelpaw trotted into camp with a massive rabbit. What a catch! thought Leafpaw in awe. To her surprise though an angry Dustpelt started reprimanding Squirrelpaw for sneaking out yet again without anyones knowledge. Normal Squirrelpaw stuff sighed Leafpaw, turning away from the argument. She glanced around camp, looking at what was happening. She noticed Brightheart and Cloudtail sharing a vole, the two chatting, Sweetpaw and Shrewpaw nearby them. Fernclouds kits were at the nursery entrance, watching the three 'mystery' cats with interest. And off course Ravenpaw was chatting with Fireheart and Greystripe and Duskfall was chatting with Sparklepelt and Swiftsight. Mostly normal clan stuff.

"hey," Leafpaw nearly jumped out her fur as Crowpaw greeted her. She turnt, facing the black tom.

"Uh, hi?" She mewed. She didnt expect him to actually talk to her, after his poor first impression.

"you're leafpaw, right?" He tilted his head. Leafpaw nodded.

"Yes," she answered.

"ah. i think ive heard your name before. you must know by now that im crowpaw, right?" the black tom asked, tilting his head again.

"Yes, off course," purred back Leafpaw. 'He aint that bad to talk to it seems...'

"so... how's life in thunderclan, then?" Asked Crowpaw. "it must be different from windclan to me."

Leafpaw shrugged. "Normal to me. The forest is nice, we have herbs, a big camp. Its nice."

Crowpaw nodded, "i see. are you a medicine cat? you smell... herby."

"Oh, yeah! I am. I like it, its quite peaceful," Leafpaw purred.

"mhm." hummed Crowpaw. "a medicine cat apprentice, thats interesting. is your mentor good?"

"Strange question, but yes. Shes kind and understanding. Duskfall is your mentor, right?" And at Crowpaws nod Leafpaw continued. "He must be a brilliant mentor. Deputy of WindClan..."

"Yes!" Crowpaw broke into a purr. "The best mentor a cat could have."

Leafpaw was surprised at the toms sudden purr. "Good. Every cat deserves a good mentor." She purred back.

"For a ThunderClan cat, you are quite nice to talk to. Much better then the cats in my clan, especially Nightpaw," Crowpaw snorted at his own softness and compliment, "not that i wished there was a cat like you in my clan, but still..." he added on.

"Who's Nightpaw?" Asked Leafpaw.

"an annoying apprentice that adores me! she wants to do everything with me and treats me like im her mate or something." Crowpaw grumbled. "what's worse is her mentor is starrynight, her mother and my mentors mate, so we normally train togather. we are good at hunting togather though..." Crowpaw looked away.

Leafpaw twitched her whiskers in amusement. "So, you really dont like her, ay?"

"yes." meowed back Crowpaw.

"Well, you seem like good company, but Im going to gather herbs soon," Leafpaw announced, "I dont want to be seen smitten with a WindClan tom, so imma go,"

Just at that moment Duskfall called for Crowpaw to head home. He nodded back.

"goodbye. Hopefully I'll see more of you. You seem... nice." And before Leafpaw could reply the tom was off at the camp entrance leaving with Duskfall and Ravenpaw.

Hopefully i will see more of you too Leafpaw replied back in her head, trotting to the Medicine den slowly.

And she meant it, a bit.

Chapter 5.

A ocean that laid out for miles and miles stretched in front of Feathertails eyes. She was in awe as the setting sun rippled beautiful down the swishing waves, dusk colours all over it. She knew she was dreaming, the same shaky wiggly sensation there. That falseness feeling. But she couldn't help enjoying the view. It was just so beautiful...

Then the ground started to crumble, breaking apart under her soft grey paws. Feathertail yelped as she fell down, right into the beautiful orange waves, but she definitely wasnt thinking about that right now. With a splash she plunged under water, a strong cold sensation going through her. How did the ground just disappear like that?

Feathertail fought to keep her head above the water, gasping for air already. Everytime she broke into the air and stole a breathe another strong wave slapped her down under. Was this a prophecy or a nightmare?

Then, just like that, she woke up in her nice warm nest, gasping, her fur fluffed up in all directions. She wasnt drowning, not dieing, it was just a nightmare. Or maybe... another prophecy. Like the one where she'd save the clans. Maybe.

"Can you be quiet for one night?" A hiss came from the corner. Dustpelt, Feathertail quickly recognise.

"S-sorry," she murmured back, flattening her ears. No Greystripe to save her here.

"'Sorry' dosent give me my sleep back. Please, for the sake of StarClan, stay quiet!" Growled Dustpelt, burying his face into his paws. Feathertail fought back a whimper. 'Im part of a prophecy and cant tell them... hed surely understand if i told him... but...'

Feathertail only then realised she was exhausted. A heavy blanket of tiredness fell on her, she assumed it was becuase of her dream, and it took all of her ability to not curl back up into her nest. She wasnt in the mood for another dream and another scolding. She got up, shaking herself rid of invisible water and horrible nightmares, and stretched her stiff muscles, despite their protests.

Out in the main clearing of ThunderClan, it was still quite dark. It was late dawn. The sun was only starting its climb into the dark purple sky, painting dawn colours over the puddles in camp. Just like in her dream, of the endless oceans and dazzling colours. Maybe that was an area in real life. She'd like to see it... without the ground breaking below her and the drowning, off course.

She saw Darkstripe on guard at the camp entrance, the dark furred tom very focused on guarding. Aside from him only one or two cats were out. She saw Sorreltail dozing by the freshkill pile, and Shrewpaw practicing some early moves on some leaves in a corner of camp.

Feathertail licked her lips. The taste of salt water in her mouth irked her. It was unpleasant and uncomfortable, reminding her of the dream. She trotted over to a small puddle, leaning down to relish the slightly dirty but much better puddle water, licking until almost all taste of the salt water was gone. Much better Feathertail thought, standing back up. So much better.

Feathertail glanced around again. Anything to do... she looked at Darkstripe. He must be exhausted, staying up all night at full alert to guard the camp. Maybe she could switch with him and be in charge for an hour before the camp fully wakes up, and give the tom some sleep. She walked over, stopping beside the senior warrior.

"Do you want me to switch with you?" Asked Feathertail, lingering next to Darkstripe. He glanced over.

"Sure, thanks. Nothing happened tonight, you should be fine," he said firmly, getting up. He stretched stiffly. "Im not that tired, though."

Feathertail shrugged. "Well then maybe you could go for an early hunt," she murmured.

"Uh, I think id be a bit sluggish though. I'll just... go to my nest and try to sleep," Darkstripe told Feathertail, quickly and silently trotting away to the warrior's den. Feathertail watched him for a few seconds before sitting down on guard and staring out the entrance.

---

"...I know, I just thought to tell yous. Twolegs have and will cause trouble to yous," Feathertail heard Ravenpaw meow to Fireheart as he trotted over to the camp entrance.

"Yes Ravenpaw, but like Whitestar said there aint any Twoleg activity in our territories. No need for us to fear for now," Fireheart sighed. Feathertail noticed hints of impatience on his face. Clearly he thought it wasnt a big deal.

"Well, any excuse to meet you and Greystripe again, anyways," purred back Ravenpaw, blinking warmly at Fireheart. The ginger tom returned it with a soft purr. Just then did Ravenpaw notice Feathertail on guard at the camp entrance.

"Hey Feathertail!" the black tom purred, bounding over. "How have you been? Are you and Graystripe still close?"

Feathertail blinked, before nodding. "Yes," she meowed softly back. "Ive been well. And Graystripe still coddleds me like Im a 'kit." She added, earning a twitch of amusement from Ravenpaw whiskers. I wonder if hes heard of that massive sea place... thought Feathertail, He is a loner after all... must have loads of stories... she frowned.

"Hey, Feathertail, you alright?" Feathertail blinked out of her thoughts to see Ravenpaws concerned green eyes in front of her face. Maybe i could tell him... he might know something.

"Uh, to be honest," Feathertail dropped her voice to a whisper. "Not... really."

Ravenpaw tilted his head. "Why?" He asked quietly, softly. Feathertail felt relaxed by his voice, calm and waiting and loving.

"Well... I had a dream this morning, and it was of this cliff, but ahead of me was water for miles and miles, all the way out of my sight. Then the cliff broke apart under my paws and i fell straight into the water and nearly drowned, until i woke up. " A breath in, "I dont really know if it had any meanings but... I dont have any idea if it was a sign or anything. Have you seen or heard anything like that?" Feathertail asked, looking hopefully into Ravenpaws eyes.

"I haven't seen this place per say, but ive been told about something like that by some loners who stopped by my barn one night. They called it 'sun-drown-place' due to the sun falling into the water. Its quite far though, dont know why you are dreaming about that." Ravenpaw explained with a small nod. Feathertails heart skipped.

"T-thanks for the information. I'll think about it, I guess," she meowed, keeping back a purr. That may be where me and the other cats had to go! But then she realised she needed to know which direction it was so they could find it.

Ravenpaw was just walking away. "Hey, Ravenpaw, one more thing!" Feathertail called, and when Ravenpaw turned confused she added. "Which direction is this... 'sun-drown-place'?"

"Towards my barn, a straight walk from here to my barn and then straight after that and you should find it, roughly. Thats what the loners told me. Why though? Surely you're not planning on going there?" Feathertail could tell the confusion and slight nervousness in the toms voice at the possibility of Feathertail going there.

"Oh, nothing. Just good to have in mind if we do ever need to go there." Feathertail feigned calmness, but inside she was bouncing with joy. Thats surely where we have to go! And the gatherings tomorrow, so we dont have to wait that long!

But it surely wasnt going to be that simple, and Feathertail knew it. There was always going to be challenges.

---

It was the night of the gathering. Feathertail had tried her best to get picked. Going on as many patrols as possible, bringing back as much prey as possible, and being extra kind. She needed to talk to Wisteriacall, Lightsight and Crowpaw about her new discoveries.

So when Whitestar had called a clan meeting and announced her name on the list of cats heading to the gathering, she was delighted. Alongside her and Whitestar Sparklepelt, Norrypaw, Squirrelpaw, Cinderpelt, Cloudtail, Brightheart, Ashfur and Sorreltail were also heading to the anticipated meeting. Then they soon left camp, Squirrelpaw walking beside Feathertail.

"So you're going to meet up with those other prophecy cats, hmm?" Squirrelpaw intrigued, leaning in.

"Yes," Feathertail sighed. "If they manage to come. I know more about the prophecy now,". Feathertail immediately regretted admitting that she knew more as Squirrelpaws eyes lit up.

"You know more? Tell me, please! Or... or I'll tell everyone about the prophecy!" Squirrelpaw smirked, her eyes glittering. Feathertail neither could take the risk and also say no to her friends gaze.

"Fine. I think I know where we are going. I had a dream about some cliffs and apperantly they are real according to Ravenpaw. Thats what I learnt. Happy?" Feathertail weakly hissed. Squirrelpaw nodded happily back. She was actually silent for the rest of the walk to Fourtrees. Then Feathertail eyes lit up as she quickly noticed Crowpaw and Lightsight sitting in the corner, away from the main cluster of cats at four trees as ThunderClan arrived. ShadowClan hadn't gotten there yet it seemed though.

Feathertail quickly travelled over to the two toms, Squirrelpaw not far behind.

"Hey!" Feathertail purred. Lightsight nodded while Crowpaw replied with a 'hi'. "Ive learnt something new about the prophecy."

Lightsight eyes widened. "R-really? What is it?" Crowpaw leaned in, listening deeply even if he didnt act like it.

"So, I had a dream yesterday, of a cliff with water heading off into the horizon..." Feathertail told them the story of her dream, of Ravenpaw possibly knowing a place like it, and how they could get to it. "Surely thats where we got to go? 'Sun-drown-place'?"

Crowpaw nodded. "anywhere and anything to get away from nightpaw." He meowed.

"Hey!" Nightpaws black figure appeared from behind some bushes, her eyes widened, "do you mean that?"

"i, no, did you hear what we were saying?" Crowpaw hissed, his eyes widening. Nightpaw looked away.

"Something about going somewhere." Nightpaw muttered, her eyes flattening. "Sorry for intruding..." Crowpaw sighed. Feathertail felt a pang of sympathy for both WindClan cats. They seemed complicated.

"Ive arrived," Wisteriacall appeared, his dazzling arctic pelt bright against the darker colours. "What is this extra WindClan cat doing here?"

"I-" Nightpaw was cut off by Crowpaw. "dont worry, just a... friend of mine, following me." Nightpaws eyes brightened at being referred to as a friend by Crowpaw.

"Ugh. So many cats intruding on major stuff. Firstly this 'Squirrelpaw' and now, her. How much does she know?" Wisteriacall tilted his head.

"mouse-brain, now she knows we are up to something!" Crowpaw bristled. "all she heard was us talking about a journey, could be anything, and now she knows its important. nightpaw, we are part of a prophecy, and we have to go somewhere," Crowpaw turned to the night pelted she cat.

"I cant let you go alone!" Nightpaw pressed slightly against Crowpaw. "Let me join, so you'll be safe, pleaseeeeee?"

Crowpaw growled, shoving her away. "this aint kit play! you cant just tag along a prophecy... know what, fine. you can come along, if the others agree." Feathertail quickly nodded, so did Lightsight, but Wisteriacall hesitated.

"But, she aint part of the prophecy, " he murmured, but then shrugged. "But the more the better, I guess. She can join." Nightpaw eyes sparkled. "Good!"

"Can I join then?" Squirrelpaw asked, taking a step into the middle of the group. The three prophesied cats nodded, agreeing.

"So its set it seems," murmured Lightsight. "Me, Crowpaw, Nightpaw, Feathertail, Squirrelpaw and Wisteriacall, to those cliffs. When do we go?"

"tomorrow, early morning id say. make sure you have had something to eat. we can meet at... barleys barn. i and nightpaw could tell Duskfall about this and he'd... 'accidentally' not send an early dawn patrol out." Crowpaw nodded, looking at Nightpaw. "his apprentice and kit could convince him, easily." Nightpaw nodded happily.

"Good, then its settled." Wisteriacall nodded, and just then Tallstar called for the gathering to properly start. The six cats departed with a few gazes, heading to their clans areas.

That was easier then expected, thought Feathertail. I really hope we are right and this goes well... the clans depend on us.

Feathertail didnt like the burden, but she knew she had to deal with it.

She was one of 4 destined to help save the 4 clans. 4 from 4.

Chapter 6.
Norrypaw never thought of the after-life. Never thought about StarClan or death or anything. He never even thought about his parents, who they could be and if they were dead. He never thought about that. Only the real life and the stuff around him. His friends and clan were more important.

Lush greenery. Bright skies. Norrypaw had never seen it before. He swore he had just finally slipped into sleep, so why was he awake, seeing a forest he had never seen before? Was this just a normal, plain dream for normal, plain Norrypaw, or something more..?

Norrypaw started walking straight, before stopping and sniffing the air for any scents. There had been a cat around here recently...

"Hey," a meow from nearby startled Norrypaw and he turned to see a black and red tom nearby, lounged on a rock. His pelt seemed otherworldly, a weird misty starry tone to it. Norrypaw realised he must've been a StarClan cat.

"Oh, uh, hi?" Norrypaw shifted his paws. "Who... who are you?"

"Redtail." the tom, Redtail, mewed simply. "I was once ThunderClans deputy but killed by Tigerstar, many moons before you were born." he added on, to Norrypaws curiosity.

"Oh, ive heard about you!" Norrypaw purred, brightening up. "Fireheart, m-my mentor, told me that story! Never thought id get to meet you though..."

Redtail smiled warmly. "Good to meet you too," he nodded, before adding "but I'm not hear for chit chat, little one." Norrypaw flattened his ears.

"So, why are we here?" Norrypaw tilted his head little.

"Ive got a message for you, little one. It may not be a prophecy or anything, but i just wanted to say that most things right now will not stay." Redtail walked over, his paws slipping over the wet grass, stopping in front of Norrypaw. "So dont hold onto all. Only things you know wont break you,"

"Uh... alright," Norrypaw nodded. "I... understand." Silence followed, until Redtails tail brushed against Norrypaws side, purring softly.

"Want to do some training?" he asked, "I know this may be a strange way to train, but..."

"Training? With, with a StarClan cat?" Norrypaw gave a little excited bounce. "Uh, sure! But, this is quite a strange way to train..."

Redtail blinked in acknowledging. "I know, and most of StarClan dosent like the idea of the afterlife interacting a lot with yous, but itd be nice. Helpful. And you'd need all the training you can get."

Norrypaw didnt care about Redtails last comment, already dropping into a fighting crouch. This is going to be amazing... he thought happily. Amazing.

---

When Norrypaw woke up for real, he was still tired. He didnt know why. Surely if he was training in his dreams, he wouldn't get tired, as he was sleeping in the real world? It didnt make much sense to Norrypaw. He tried to blink the sleep away, but it didnt work that much. He noticed that only Dapplepaw was still in the den; he must've woking up late. He sighed. Firehearts going to get his fur for sleeping in.

The black tom stepped out of the den, the morning light hitting his face. He saw Swiftsight and Sparklepelt sharing a thrush, Shrewpaw and Dustpelt waiting impatiently at the camp exit, clearly about to leave on a hunting patrol. Norrypaw let out a sigh of relief when he didnt notice Fireheart around; maybe he wont get told off this time.

"Norry! Norrypaw!" Norrypaw turnt his head, noticing Leafpaw trot up to him. "Have- have you seen Squirrelpaw?"

Norrypaw tilted his head. "...No?"

"Shes, shes missing again! All night it seems! Its bad... her... her scent trail leads out of our territory - thankfully into WindClan territory though, if Duskfall or Tallstar get to her she'll be fine, but, but still!" Leafpaw whimpered, gazing desperately. Norrypaw felt a pang of sympathy for his close friend.

"Has Whitestar sent out a patrol yet?" he murmured softly, leaning into Leafpaw.

"N-no... he said something about knowing why she has left and mustn't 'interfere'... thats why im more concerned!" Leafpaw eyes widened. "What... I, why is she gone?"

"I truly dont know..." replied Norrypaw, scuffing the ground with his paws. "But, if Whitestar thinks he mustn't 'interfere' with where she's gone, then it probably doesn't mean she's in danger. Hopefully."

Leafpaw seemed to relax a bit at the black toms comments. "M-maybe..." she agreed quietly. Her tail quickly intertwined with Norrypaws ever so slightly, before ahe trotted off back to the Medicine Cat den, looking better then before. Norrypaw hoped she wouldn't stress over this too much. He turned, glancing around camp again. Things to do...

"Norrypaw!" He saw Fireheart slip into camp, alongside Rainwhisker. "Come here! I want to practice some more moves. Rainwhisker is joining us too."

"Oh, okay!" mewed Norrypaw, blinking at the two toms before walking over. "What are we doing today?"

"Some defence strategies involving two cats..."

---

Norrypaw was even more tired after that. The training was exhausting, a lot of jumping and pouncing and swiping at invisible enemies. And especially after the dream training stuff with Redtail, Norrypaw could barely walk. He just wanted to lay in his warm nest and sleep for a thousand moons.

He then only got about 10 minutes of sleep him when he was called to a patrol with Dapplepaw, Swiftsight, Spiritfall and Fireheart. Norrypaw immediately started resenting them for stopping him from getting some much needed sleep, but he still pushed through it, the patrol lazily trotting along the ShadowClan border.

"Im at less glad there isnt no wars or fights nowadays," purred Swiftsight as he stopped at the border, sniffing for ShadowClan scent on their side of the Thunderpath. "Its much more peaceful."

"Yes," agreed Fireheart. "Its better... peaceful."

Norrypaw couldn't care less about Swiftsights and Firehearts chat. For some reason the Thunderpath was unusually inactive, one monster or 'car' as some cats had learned they were called from Duskfall and Darktail, had passed by. Norrypaw was more curious about that then talks about how peaceful it had been. He walked up ahead a bit, the talking drowning out behind him, and sniffed the air again. He smelt ThunderClan scent, off course, the horrible sour tang from the Thunderpath, a hint of ShadowClan scent, and nothing else. So so boring...

Norrypaw had turned to reunite with the rest of his patrol, when a swish in the bushes got his attentioned.

"Psst, 'Norrypaw' or whatever, come here!" a voice came from the bushes.

"Luna?!" Norrypaw jumped, turning around. He gazed into the bush and was met with stunning purple blue eyes.

"Who else, huh? Darktail? Scourge reincarnated? Yes, Luna! Come here i wanna talk." she meowed, then Norrypaw heard her fighting to suppress a chuckle. He was slightly confused on how she knew who Scourge is, but trotted over, stopping in front of the bush. The black and slightly white she cat slipped out of the bush beside Norrypaw, stopping next to him.

"Hmph. You should be attacking me. What a useless clan cat," she teased, smirking. Norrypaws fur bristled slightly but he could not find himself to strike or actually hiss at her.

"I, just, ugh. I dont want to," he grumbled, looking away. "Go. Before anyone else spots you."

"I can run fast, y'know. I'll take my chances just so I can annoy you a bit more," the she cat rolled onto her back, stretching luxuriously and glanced at Norrypaw with half lidded eyes. "You would never lay a claw on me."

Norrypaw frowned. It was true.

"I'll- I'll tell them!" he growled.

"That you couldn't even chase away a kittypet? wouldn't be a good look for you,"

"Fine. I'll just walk away then," Norrypaw grinned suddenly, turning to wonder off back to the patrol. Luna suddenly got up.

"N-no! Uh, stay... for a little. I... uh... my brothers are annoying," Luna meowed, much more softer and earnest. "Yeah. I dont want to deal with them. Yet."

Norrypaw huffed, but smiled softly. "Fine. I guess ill try to keep you company. But my patrol will probably be wondering where I am by now..." he trailed off, suddenly looking down. "I'll have to go."

"Already? Ugh, boring. Go, then. I'll find you another day." and the bushs swished as she disappeared. Norrypaw felt a bit disappointed but painted no mind to it, rejoining his patrol after a lengthy disappearance. Somehow, he wasnt questioned, to his relief.

Fireheart lead the patrol the rest of the way, which was uneventful for the most part. Until the end. Some twoleg thing was blocking the monster path, or 'road' according to Darktail. There was also a loud commotion, which hurt Norrypaws ears. A weird repeating noise, and the ground shoke a little. They quickly returned to camp after that and reported it to Whitestar. And Norrypaw finally got some sleep in the end.

Nothing to note in Norrypaws mind... nothing...

Chapter 7.
"Hey, Barley, look! Its Feathertail, the cat I told you about." Nightpaw heard as they neared the barn. They were officially out on their journey to save the clans. 6 cats. Feathertail and Squirrelpaw from ThunderClan, Lightsight from RiverClan, Wisteriacall from ShadowClan, and her and the best cat ever she thought, Crowpaw from WindClan. Nightpaw never knew Feathertail had any history with the two loners. She and Crowpaw had met them a couple times with Starrynight and Duskfall, and she quite liked them. Relaxed, friendly, and great story tellers. She was looking forward to a story or two by them.

"Oh, hello Nightpaw, and Crowpaw!" Barley called out to the two black furred cats. Nightpaw brightened up and immediately broke into a run to cover the last few strands to the barn. She was so looking forward to some resting and fat juicy mice.

"Whats with the group?" Ravenpaw queried to Feathertail. "Has something happened?"

Feathertail explained to them the story about the prophecy and how they needed to save the clans and were heading to find Midnight, Barley leaned in too to listen. They quickly understood and decided they could stay the night, to Nightpaws delight. Even Crowpaw looked a little happy to stay there.

"Imaging sleeping in the hay at the back!" Squeaked Nightpaw to the black tom, giving him a small, happy nudge. "It'd be so comfortable!"

Crowpaw nodded in agreement. "maybe," he agreed. "uhh... wanna see?"

Nightpaw didn't expect his idea, and him trying to spend time with her. Maybe it was because they were with only non-WindClan cats and thus she was the only cat Crowpaw could get properly close with, or maybe just something else entirely. Nightpaw didnt care though. She quickly nodded.

"Y-yes! Let's go!" She started running to the hay, not even giving Crowpaw a chance to keep up. He did try to, though, sprinting after her not that far behind. She felt stiff wind swirling around her as she paced to the hay, and she loved it. Absolutely.

Nightpaw was already on top of the hay as Crowpaw arrived, panting from the run. He looked up, and noticing a place on top of the hay he could jump to, got into a crouch, calculated the jump and leaped up, landing gracefully next to Nightpaw. He tilted his head to look at Nightpaw with half lidded eyes, a small smile on his eyes.

"Barleys barn is always a great place to stay," he murmured softly, shifting slightly on top of the hay. "Dont you think?"

"Well, yeah!" Purred Nightpaw, settling down into a comfortable crouch. "I wished Starrynight and Duskfall had allowed us to visit here more commonly..."

"yeah..." Murmured back Crowpaw, slowly closing his eyes. "Its nice here. I love it,"

Nightpaw shuffled closer, her fur slightly touching Crowpaws, before she closed her eyes. "Have a good rest, Crow," she murmured under her breathe. He didnt respond. Ether he didnt care or didnt hear. She hoped he just didnt hear.

---

Nightpaw opened her eyes. It was the middle of the night. No one around. She thought of waking up Crowpaw, but decided against it. He wouldn't like it and would probably just be moody if he did come with her. She got up and leapt off the hay, landing safely on the ground. Everyone was asleep. Ravenpaw and Barley, Feathertail and Squirrelpaw, all of them. All sound asleep.

Nice, thought Nightpaw. She could sneak out and explore by herself. And she did sneak out, out through the barn door and out into the misty night, the stars of StarClan above her. She felt a rush of homesickness at the sight, the sight making her think about her mom.. She already missed her mother and mentor Starrynight. Hopefully she'll be able to return alive to her beloved mother.

She just trotted beside the barns side for a bit, refreshing the cool air and dark vibes. She eventually found a tree to lounge beside, its branches dipped low and the leaves crisp. She walked over and rolled onto her back in a big stretch under it, before turning and laying down, sphinx style. She softly sighed. This is so peaceful... she thought happily. Beautiful.

"Hey!" Knew it! We need to keep the chapters a bit long! A cat voice rang out behind Nightpaw, causing her to jump just as she was about to slip into sleep.

"Whaat..." tiredly sighed Nightpaw. She was met by a black tom with blue eyes, his fur was sleek and he had some mischevious edge to his body language, though he didnt seem like he was about to attack her or anything.

"You're trespassing on FarmClan territory!" He growled, arching his back into a battle stance, though he was clearly trying to fight off a smirk instead of actually fighting.

Nightpaws eyes widened as the tom mentioned a clan she had never heard of before. "F-FarmClan!?" Had she just found a new clan..?

"Hmph, yeah! But, uh, im one of only two members here. My brother Jetstar is leader, a-and you wouldn't want to fight him!" Ugh, cant be historic yet.

"Hah. Great. Well, i reckon this 'Jetstar' cant fight off an actual clan cat." Nightpaw purred slyly, taking a step closer. "So retreat, or face the wrath of my claws!"

The black toms eyes immediately lit up. "Y-you're a clan cat!? Wow, what is it like? Is it dangerous? Can I become a clan cat? Whats your name, warrior?" Nightpaw was immediately hit by a billion questions from the curious loner like that.

"Well, firstly, my name is Nightpaw." Nightpaw didnt even know how to answer any of the questions, or how to deal with the harmless tom. "Uh, what's your name..?"

"My name is Salem, but my really cool warrior name is Salemtooth! Aint that cool! Its almost as cool as Nightpaw, yous have the best names ever!" He purred loudly, so loudly that Nightpaw thought he might wake up Ravenpaw or any of the other cats, but she knew it was impossible.

"Uh, thanks I guess," Nightpaw murmured back. "Look, im trying to sleep anyways, so stay or leave or whatever, I can maybe answer your questions tomorrow. Good night, " she saw a lot of disappointment in Salems face before looking away and laying down, closing her eyes. She heard Salem pacing around muttering about 'boring clan cats' before he finally stopped and settled down beside her, falling asleep quietly.

---

Nightpaw felt a nudge at her muzzle, and groaned. "Go away," she murmured. She was having a brilliant sleep. The best of her life. Another nudge, and she hissed, jumping up and expecting to see Salem'tooth'. And she did, right in front of her, a look of excitement on his face. Who else do you think will be there? Sparklepelt?

"What?" She growled, leaning right in. Salem eyes widened.

"Oh, s-sorry! I was just so bored, after waking up, that I woke you up too so we could do something!" he whimpered, shaking slightly. Nightpaw relaxed, sighing. I must be like this to Crowpaw she thought, letting her fur fall flat again.

"Well, I need to return to my group anyways, so scramble!" Nightpaw nudged Salem away, before trotting back towards the barn with a flick of her tail.

"Oh, bye," she heard, then the disappearance of Salem. She was surprised that he didnt follow her. It was a quick and peaceful walk back to the barn, her paws tingling as she realised they were, today, about to walk and explore lands no other clan cat had never seen before, to save the clans. Her clans. And with Crowpaw, too.

"Where have you been?" Barley asked as she returned, nothing but slight concerned and curiosity in his words.

"I slept outside, near clan territories, for possible the last time," she replied calmly. Barley nodded back.

"hey," she heard Crowpaw call to her from the hay. "its a big day today, isnt it?" Nightpaw gazed up at him, shifting her paws.

"Yes," she agreed. "But... but ill make sure youll be fine, Crow," she swore, blinking affectionately at him.

"...okay," he hummed back, but Nightpaw swore she saw a little bit of affection in his eyes too. Or she was just imaging it. She didnt know.

He jumped down just as Feathertail called for everyone to gather by the entrance of the barn, Barley, Ravenpaw and Wisteriacall already with her. Nightpaw and Crowpaw walked in sync to them, Squirrelpaw and Lightsight joining them just after.

"Has everyone eating?" Feathertail asked. Just then did Nightpaw remember she hadnt had anything to eat, and that she felt quite hungry.

"Oh, uh, yeah I haven't yet." she murmured sorrowfully, expecting to be called out for not eating. Instead Feathertail just nudged her a mice, nothing but warmth and calm in her eyes. Nightpaw met her gaze for a second before snapping away and tearing into the mice. It tasted good, different from the rabbits she normally ate everyday in WindClan. She still though preferred rabbits over it.

After she had finished Feathertail looked around, before nodding. "Alright, we shall be off. Thank you Barley, and Ravenpaw, for housing us for the night. Yous have helped us and the clans out a lot." She glanced thankfully at the two loners.

"Well, before you go," started Ravenpaw, "we might... uh... I, well, we thought it'd help if we'd come along and help yous on the journey, and i wanted to ask you, if, uh maybe me and Barley can come along?" Nightpaw quickly knew that this was probably the first time in a while Ravenpaw would be heading out beyond the farms, and by far the furthest he'll ever be out, and thus seemed nervous and slightly scared. Barley pressed affectionately against his 'friend', and with a nod also showed he wanted to come.

"Uh, sure!" Purred Feathertail, and it hit Nightpaw that they were about to be joined by Barley and Ravenpaw. Barley and Ravenpaw, two cats she looked up to heavily, was coming to help them on the biggest journey in clan history, now.

"Anything you two want to do or eat before you go?" continued Feathertail, but both cats shaked their head in 'no'. "Alright, lets go then!" and the grey she cat turnt and lead the ground outside of the barn, and into a journey that'll shape the clans destiny.

Nightpaw swore that, at some points, the shadows seemed slightly bigger behind them then usual or should be, and that there were some strange noises from bushes and such far behind them, but she paid no attention to that. It probably was nothing or didnt matter. probably...

Chapter 8.

"Apprentices, up!" Cloudtail yowled into the den, causing Sweetpaw to jump up, staring around the den in a haze. The other apprentices quickly got up, the urgency and white toms voice quite unusual for him.
"ShadowClan are attacking! We need to fight back!" He added for context, scuffing the ground with his paws. "Follow me!"

Sweetpaw immediately followed, alongside Shrewpaw, Norrypaw, Inkpaw and Whitepaw, the 5 apprentices moving with need, with meaning. The camp was quite deserted - clearly a lot were out defending the territory - so it must be major. They soon neared the thunderpath that separated ThunderClan from ShadowClan, and Sweetpaw saw it, fighting all in front of her as ShadowClan warriors moved with coordination, a clear plan having been made.

Sweetpaw quickly went for a grey tom who also was looking for someone to fight, Smokepaw, she recognised which even amused her in this major state, that one can be looking around trying but not doing anything.

"Ahhhh!" He yelped as the smaller she cat barreld into him. Sweetpaw quickly used her weight and power to ping the enemy apprentice to the floor, a smirk on her face. Easy. Smokepaw went limp, feigning lost, surrender, but Sweetpaw knew better. If she relaxed and such, itd give him an opportunity to stun or squirm out of her grip and escape. She wasnt going to let that happen.

"Mouse-brain! Did you really think id fall for that?" She taunted. She though did keep an ear and an eye out on her surroundings, making sure no cat was sneaking up on her and planning to pounce and distract her. She had to always be alert.

"Yeah," Murmured Smokepaw, now squirming. Sweetpaw gave him a harsh bite to the scruff and a stinging scratch down his side before getting off of him to leave a mark, to warn him, and letting him escape.

"I hope to see more of you soon!" she teased after him, but made no move to run after the terrified and beaten apprentice as he ran over the thunderpath. By now the fight was slowing down, ThunderClan now taking tha advantage with the extra apprentices and home ground. Good Sweetpaw thought, We are the best!

"ShadowClan, retreat!" Blackstar yowled, and giving the warrior he was fighting one last swipe turnt tail and run back into ShadowClan territory. How pathetic, Sweetpaw thought. All the other warriors and apprentices followed. So did Sparklepelt, running blindly after the last warrior on their side determined to properly see them off. There was a decent gap between them. And Sparklepelt didnt see the monster, or 'car' speeding down near her as she ran onto the thunderpath, and as time slowed down for Sweetpaw, it only took a blink of an eye for the car to fly by - and for Sparklepelt to be gone. Sweetpaw knew then that she was dead. Too horrible of circumstances for her to be fine. The sparkles, were out.

"Nooo! Nooo! Nooo!" Inkpaw screeched, pelting after where Sparklepelt may have gone. Sweetpaw intercepted her run, flying and tumbling over her den mate before pinning her down too.

"Hey! Get off of me! My, Sparklepelt, I, I need to see if shes fine!" cried Inkpaw, scratching at Sweetpaws pelt. Sweetpaw flinched, feeling a heavy pool of sadness for the black she cat.

"Its too dangerous, you cant, Inkpaw. Sparklepelt... she... she is dead." Sweetpaw murmured, leaning down to lightly nuzzle Inkpaw in comfort.

"No, please! She cant... no... no..." Inkpaw squirmed again, trying to get Sweetpaw off of her, and finally Sweetpaw allowed her to, rolling off and landing beside the black she cat. "Why!"

All Sweetpaw could do was press lightly against Inkpaws flank, leaning against her as she cried in a form of comfort. She noticed too Swiftsight standing motionless, looking into the distance in horror and sadness, and Dapplepaw, who had still been out on patrol when the fight had started and ended, just arriving at the scene, confused and scared. Sweetpaw felt a form of hatred she had never felt before in her, a deep, horrible hatred in her. Fighting had caused this. The borders had caused this.

ShadowClan, had caused this.

---

"All cats old enough to hunt their own prey gather here for a clan meeting." Whitestar immediately ordered as they returned to camp. There were cats who did not know about Sparklepelts death. The ones that had stayed behind in camp, making sure no secret ShadowClan extra patrol came over to lead a surprise attack.

"My deputy and respected warrior, Sparklepelt, is dead," Whitestar continued. The clearing fell silent. A clan mourning their lost clan mate, all in silence and togather. Sweetpaw stayed next to Inkpaw, who was just quiet now, the shock of the death fading into her.

"I will pick a new deputy by moonhigh, but I want to firstly remember Sparklepelt. We dont have anything of her to gather around sadly, so..." Whitestar took a second to think, "we will just have to gather in a circle of sorts while we say our last words and memories of Sparklepelt." He gestured to a middle of the clearing. "Around there."

Swiftsight, Dapplepaw and Inkpaw immediately went to the center bit. Ashfur did seem to make a move to join as well but eventually decided against it. Sweetpaw knew they were the 3 closest cats to her - her mate and her two kits. The rest gathered around them, including Sweetpaw, sitting near Inkpaw. Swiftsight was about to say his first words when a commotion at the camp entrance drew everyone's attention. A brown tom with blood red eyes appeared, his gaze filled with both sadness and calmness. Sweetpaw immediately recognised him as Duskfall, the brother of Sparklepelt and the deputy of WindClan.

"Let me join," he meowed, standing stiffly. "I want to say my worth too. Thanks to yous sending Norrypaw I learnt of the news in time," Strange, thought Sweetpaw, he wasn't intruscted to do that. But no one said a thing about that comment, and Sweetpaw assumed it was due to the situation. No one was going to be told off now.

"Sure," agreed Whitestar with a small nod. Duskfall respectfully bowed his head at the ThunderClan leader, before taking a place near the center, and then moving into the main center after a gesture by Swiftsight. He was probably the closest cat to her, despite being in a different clan. They were both deputies and siblings in the end.

Swiftsight took a breath in once more and started his speech.

"Sparklepelt was one of the greatest cats i ever got the delight to met. Back in the beginning I was once indifferent with her due to her possible kittypet roots, but..." Swiftsight took another breath to keep his emotions in check. "after she saved Snowfall from that hawk, I learnt that she was just like any one us; a clan mate, a cat who would put their life to risk for her friends. She was brave, compassionate, and very, very generous, and would do anything for her clan, but that unfortunately lead to her death, trying to keep ShadowClan out of our territory. May StarClan guide your paws now, my love, and one day I will meet you again,". Dapplepaw pressed against his father as he once again nearly broke down, worst then Sweetpaw had even seen him. She supposed he might be in a worst state now then even after the dog attack from ages before she was born.

Duskfall had his speech, about how even after she caused his exile, that they managed to make up and love eachother as much as any sibling would, and even though he was a WindClan cat, he'd think she would've giving her life for him. Dapplepaw talked about how kind and leading his mother was, guiding his paws since the start of his life and propelling him the right way. Inkpaw only managed to get about 3 words in before tearing up again, and eventually settled on just saying 'may StarClan guide your paws, mom,". Sweetpaw felt her heart break a little at all the speeches and tears, especially with Inkpaw.

Later on she said her words to Sparklepelt, which were short but emotional, about how she was a great deputy and how she would've wished to have been a warrior under her.

"May StarClan guide your paws, Sparklepelt," she murmured at the end, before stepping away.

When all was said and done, moonhigh was nearing, and thus a new deputy needed to be named. Whitestar, a few minutes after the ceremony, leaped back on top of the high stone.

"Yous are all ready here, so i will not shout a call and be unnecessarily loud. We need a new deputy, despite the tragedy that has occurred today. After lots of thinking, I have decided on who will, I believe, would fit in well and help lead the clan. Fireheart, please step up," Softly explained the white leader, his gaze falling onto the fiery ginger tom. Despite this being the second time he was picked for the role, he seemed a bit shaky as he walked up.

"Are you ready and wish to serve as deputy again, Fireheart, and to one day lead the clan after my reign?" Whitestar asked.

"Y-yes, I do," replied Fireheart with a respectful nod.

Whitestar nodded. "Then I say these words before StarClan," he started, his voice clear and stern, "so that the spirits of our warrior ancestors may hear and approve of my choice. I have no doubt they will serve the clan well and has already proving he has the ability to. The new deputy of ThunderClan is Fireheart," he looked down warmly at the new deputy, and touched his muzzle to Firehearts head, cementing him as the new ThunderClan deputy.

Shouts and cheers ringed around the clearing, 'Fireheart' being chanted by Warriors and Apprentices alike, even Duskfall, who had stayed for a while be now, joining in with the cheers. Eventually though they did die down, and eventually stopped.

"Thanks for hosting me," Duskfall murmured softly and suddenly. "I owe a debt to you, Whitestar. I know some leaders would have never allowed me to stay, thinking id spy or something. I shall go now, but remember that I wont forget this, like all the other stuff you have done to help me," he bowed his head again, blinking slowly.

"No problem, Duskfall. You are welcomed any time. And dont think you are in debt to us. Any decent cat and leader would allow you to stay and mourn." Whitestar responded. "Good bye. May StarClan light your path.

"Good bye Whitestar and everyone. May StarClan light your paths also," Duskfall purred shakily, giving one last smile to everyone before turning and leaving the camp. Sweetpaw watched him go, feeling a lot of respect for the brown tom. He was a good cat, and a great deputy.

She started trotting to the apprentice den, but got intercepted just beforehand by Inkpaw, who had cleaned herself up and seemed sorta alright now.

"Thanks, for, t-the comfort and support today," she softly spoke, looking at Sweetpaw with generosity.

"No problem," Sweetpaw purred back, lightly brushing her cheek against Inkpaws head. "I'll always help you out."

"And, uh one more thing," Inkpaw looked away, a little embarrassed, "can I, uh, sleep in your nest tonight? I dont want to sleep along tonight..." the black she cat clarified.

"Oh, uh sure," Sweetpaw purred, nodding and brushing past Inkpaw into the apprentice den. Most cats were settling down now. Norryfall in the corner, with Shrewpaw near him, the two toms chatting about something. Whitepaw and Dapplepaw were already fast asleep, and Spiderpaw was tossing and turning in his nest, trying to get comfortable. Squirrelpaw was no where to be found, and for two days now. Whitestar had told them not to worry about her, that she was going to be fine but he wouldn't disclose where she was going. Sweetpaw just hoped she'd be fine.

Sweetpaw flopped down into her nest, making some space for Inkpaw as she strolled over, and Sweetpaw could see a slight blush on her as she layed down, purring softly.

"Thanks," was all that she mrrowed.

"No problem," was all that Sweetpaw replied with, shifting slightly, before pressing her face lightly against Inkpaws back and falling asleep, pulled into a peaceful slumber after all of the days event.

Peaceful and warm.

ThunderClan
Leader: Whitestar-massive white tom (7/9)
Deputy: Fireheart-handsome flame coloured tom
Apprentice, Norrypaw
Medicine cat(s): Cinderpelt-dark gray she-cat
Apprentice, Leafpaw
Warriors: Swiftsight-black and white tom with one leg missing
Apprentice, Sweetpaw

Snowfall-pretty white tom

Spotlight-black and white tom, formerly kittypet known as 'Smudge'

Spiritsight-grey-blue tom
Apprentice, Spiderpaw

Dustpelt-dark brown tabby tom
Apprentice, Squirrelpaw

Graystripe-long-haired gray tom, once part of RiverClan

Feathertail-pretty grey and white she cat

Darkstripe-sleek black-and-gray tabby tom
Apprentice, Dapplepaw

Sandstorm-pale ginger she-cat

Cloudtail-long-haired white tom

Brackenfur-golden brown tabby tom
Apprentice, Whitepaw

Thornclaw-golden brown tabby tom
Apprentice, Shrewpaw

Brightheart-white she-cat with ginger patches

Brambleclaw-dark brown tabby tom with amber eyes

Tawnypelt-brown ginger and white she cat

Ashfur-pale gray (with darker flecks) tom, dark blue eyes
Apprentice, Inkpaw

Rainwhisker-dark gray tom with blue eyes

Sootfur-lighter gray tom with amber eyes

Sorreltail-tortoiseshell and white she-cat with amber eyes

Apprentices: Sweetpaw-popular black white and ginger she cat, kit of Cloudtail and Brightheart

Whitepaw-white she-cat with green eyes, kit of Cloudtail and Brightheart

Inkpaw-black she cat, kit of Swiftsight and Sparklepelt

Dapplepaw-grey and ginger tom, kit of Swiftsight and Sparklepelt

Squirrelpaw-dark ginger she-cat with green eyes

Leafpaw-light brown tabby she-cat with amber eyes and white paws

Spiderpaw-long-limbed black tom with brown underbelly and amber eyes

Shrewpaw-small dark brown tom with amber eyes

Norrypaw-fluffy black tom with amber eyes

Queens: Goldenflower-pale ginger coat, the oldest nursery queen

Ferncloud-pale gray (with darker flecks) she-cat, green eyes
Elders: Frostfur-beautiful white she-cat with blue eyes

Dappletail-once-pretty tortoiseshell she-cat, the oldest cat in ThunderClan

Speckletail-pale tabby she-cat

Longtail-pale tabby tom with dark black stripes, retired early due to failing sight

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WINDCLAN

Leader: Tallstar-black-and-white tom with a very long tail (1/9)
Deputy: Duskfall-dusky brown tom with blood red eyes
Apprentice, Crowpaw
Medicine cat(s): Barkface-short-tailed brown tom
Warriors: Mudclaw-mottled dark brown tom

Rainforest-blue-grey tom

Webfoot-dark gray tabby tom

Tornear-tabby tom

Onewhisker-brown tabby tom
Apprentice, Reedpaw

Rednight-misty red tom

Gorseheart-small brownish tom

Runningbrook-light gray she-cat

Lilacpelt-friendly pretty unsually pinkish she cat
Apprentice, Kitepaw

Shrewdstripe--beautiful brown she-cat

Starrynight--beautiful black she cat with white specks which makes her look like the night
Apprentice, Nightpaw

Apprentices: Crowpaw-sleek black tom

Reedpaw-brown she cat

Kitepaw-black and brown tom, kit of Starrynight and Duskfall

Nightpaw-black she cat, kit of Starrynight and Duskfall

Queens: Morningflower-tortoiseshell queen

Whitetail-small white she-cat

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SHADOWCLAN

Leader: Blackstar-large white tom with huge jet-black paws (7/9)
Deputy: Russetfur-dark ginger she cat
Medicine cat(s): Littlecloud-very small tabby tom
Warriors: Oakfur-small brown tom
Apprentice, Smokepaw

Wisteriacall-nice arctic like grey white tom

Darkflower-black she-cat

Boulder-silver tabby tom, formerly a rogue cat

Cedarheart-dark grey tom

Rowanclaw-ginger tom
Apprentice, Talonpaw

Broadtail-big brown tom with a unusual large tail.

Applepelt-light ginger to red tom

Apprentices: Smokepaw-grey tom

Talonpaw-cool brown and white tom

Queens: Tallpoppy-long-legged light brown tabby she-cat

Elders: Runningnose-small gray-and-white tom

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RIVERCLAN

Leader: Leopardstar-unusually spotted golden tabby she cat (7/9)
Deputy: Stonefur-grey tom with battle-scarred ears
Apprentice, Hollypaw
Medicine cat(s): Mudfur-long-haired light brown tom
Mothwing-beautiful golden tabby she cat with amber eyes
Warriors: Blackclaw-smoky black tom

Heavystep-thickset tabby tom

Mosspelt-tortoiseshell she-cat

Mistyfoot-gray she-cat with blue eyes

Hawkfrost-pretty brown tom with white belly and chest
Apprentice, Sablepaw

Stormfur-dark grey tom

Lakewall-blue-grey tom

Lightsight-black and white tom

Apprentices: Sablepaw-siamese she cat

Hollypaw-dark blue-grey she cat

Queens: Dawnflower-pale grey she cat

Elders: Shadepelt-very dark gray she-cat

Loudbelly-dark brown tom

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Cats outside the Clans.

Ravenpaw-sleek black tom that lives at the barn, formerly ThunderClan

Barley-black and white tom that lives at the barn

Autumn-sweet brown and white she cat

Hattie-brown she cat, mother of Duskfall and Sparklepelt

Purdy-very old brown tabby tom that lives in woods near the sea

Rigs-black and white tom with red eyes

Darktail-strong white tom with black splotches, with some ties to the Clans

Salem-mischevious black tom, amber eyes

Jet-softer black tom, green eyes

Luna-black she cat with a white tipped tail, purpleish eyes (sister of Jet and Salem)

(I recommend playing 'Cigarette Daydreams' by Cage the Elephant during this mini chapter)
Chapter 8.1.

It didnt take long for the two to become best friends. For the friendship to bloom harder and shine like the sun. Talking, walking, teasing, playing, and working togather. Inkpaw had found a best friend during the dark shaded times. One she would never forget and would love so much.

And maybe more.

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"Hey, wanna go out on a hunt?" Sweetpaw asked Inkpaw on a sunny day during newleaf. Inkpaw layed lounging all by herself in a shaded part of camp. Then the familiar and brilliant black ginger and white she cat had come up to ask to hunt. Inkpaw didnt know how much worse off she'd be if not for Sweetpaw.

"Y-yes!" she yelped, immediately getting up despite her muscles protests. Sweetpaw chuckled shyly, her eyes bright and sparkling. She turnt, her tail flicking in a 'follow me' as she bounded towards Swiftsight. Inkpaw didnt even need to be told to follow, her grace proper and quick as she walked over to the two other cats.

Swiftsight nodded. "Ah, Inkpaw," he chirped, leaning down to see his daughter eye to eye. "My lovely, hopefully you'll do well today," he encouraged, and Inkpaw felt a warmth go through her at her fathers words.

"I will," she decided immediately.

"You will," Inkpaw heard, and looked around to see Sweetpaw smiling warmly at her. It made her feel even better.

"Let's go," Swiftsight decided, already setting a pace when heading out of camp. Inkpaw and Sweetpaw went after him, ready for the hunt.

Quickly, Inkpaw spotted a thrush, picking at the ground, mindless to the threat that near it. She dropped into a crouch, the one she'd done a thousand times, and slowly crept forward, careful to not make a sound, not a single unexpected noise, at all. The wind favoured her, going her way so the bird could not catch the scent. It was an easy catch. She pounced, pinged it, gave it the killing bite and got up, the pray in her mouth, a smile of accomplishment on her face, and a soft purr of happiness exploded from her chest.

"Great catch!" praised Sweetpaw, trotting over. "Thats a decently sized bird,"

"Thanks! I know, im so proud," purred Inkpaw around the pray, placing it down and burying it under some dirt to pick up later. "Now, onto other stuff..."

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Prey was caught and eating, as the sky went from nice blue to reddish and purple hues, of such beauty that Inkpaw loved, to a black pool of ink, with only the shining moon and the warriors of StarClan to be able to gaze up at. Then a simple sleep and it was day again with the return of blue skies white clouds and the brightening sun. Inkpaw wondered what, how Sparklepelt was doing, up in the sky, all alone. Was she hunting prey? Was she overlooking her and Dapplepaw and Swiftsight and Duskfall? Was she maybe even making a new prophecy? Inkpaw was so curious about it. But under all that, she hoped Sparklepelt was alright. That shes be ready and fine to greet her when her time was up. She wished so.

"Hey, why are you just staring into the sky?" Prompted Sweetpaw from beside her, nudging her friends flank softly.

"Im just thinking about Sparklepelt," Inkpaw admitted, staring at the ground, "I miss her so much already."

"I get that," Sweetpaw mewed, closing her eyes as she thought. "I could never imagine losing Cloudtail or Brightheart or just anyone. I feel so bad..." she gazed at Inkpaws now slightly rigid posture, clearly not happy or liking the idea of discussing her or just anyones lost. "Do you ever dream of being leader?"

Sweetpaws words snapped Inkpaw out of her daze, and she nodded, meeting Sweetpaws gaze. "I guess," she thought, "but i just want to be the best warrior for my clan."

"Fair enough," simply stated Sweetpaw, letting her head rest on her paws as she layed. "I hope i can be the leader one day. Wouldn't 'Sweetstar' sound cool?"

Inkpaw chuckled lightly. "You ain't even a warrior yet!" she chirped, nudging Sweetpaw with her muzzle. "You're thinking too far ahead!"

"Maybe," silkly spoke Sweetpaw, "but it dosent hurt to, does it?"

"I guess so..." purred Inkpaw, suddenly feeling lighter and more happy. "It dosent hurt to speculate, I guess."

"Glad we could agree on that!" Meowed Sweetpaw, flexing her claws slightly. Inkpaw simply nodded back in agreement, shifting to lay down beside her friend and slowly closed her eyes.

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A patrol of a dream. In a dream. It was just her and Sweetpaw, on a patrol along the RiverClan border. The swish of the waves. The soft breeze of the air. Inkpaw trilled at how perfect it was, and to be alongside Sweetpaw. Just so perfect.

"Its so... pretty, isn't it?" purred Sweetpaw as she nudged a couple flowers. Lilacs, Inkpaw noticed.

"Yes!" she agreed loudly, trotting over to stand beside Sweetpaw. She watched as Sweetpaw plucked one out the ground, delicately, before turning to face Inkpaw, staring at her with a gaze that made Inkpaw a little dizzy.

"Do you want it?" She asked softly, "I think you'd look brilliant with it," She blinked softly, and Inkpaw had never felt so happy before.

"Y-yes! Sure!" Yelped Inkpaw, bowing down her head as to allow Sweetpaw to place the flower. She felt as the other she cat lightly placed it down, right on top of her head where itd stick out, before, so quickly that Inkpaw thought she'd imagined it (well, she still is imaging it as it is a dream), a small kiss right after before Sweetpaw leaned back.

"Perfect," she meowed softly. Inkpaw just gazed at her, thinking, trying to believe that had just happened, before nodding back.

"Y-yeah," she purred in agreement, getting up and stretching, shaking slightly at the happiness in her. It was so perfect to her. So, so perfect.

The dream went on, a dreamy patrol, with teasing remarks and playful chases snuck in through out. Inkpaw wished she could experience it in real life, every day.

At the end, she woke, blinking sleep from her eyes and remembering what had just happened. Just a dream, she thought, but the best one ever! though she added to herself. But when she glanced beside her nest, she saw just one lilac laying alone, bright and pretty and just like the one in her dream.

Just for her.

Chapter 9.
Walking, running, gazing, resting. The journey was already slightly exhausting Feathertail when they had reached past the mountains and descended down. Squirrelpaw and Crowpaw walked beside her, while Lightsight and Wisteriacall took the lead and Nightpaw trailed behind them.

They had been told by Ravenpaw where they had to go, what to do, and which places to miss.

'"It's around that direction," meowed Ravenpaw, leaning against Feathertail and guiding her to the exact direction to sun-drown-place.

"I see," she murmured thankfully, squinting her eyes in case of a miracle, that she could see sun-drown-place, if she could see the place where she had drown in her dreams.

"Make sure, by any way, to try to never go through gardens," the black tom added, turning to stare into Feathertails eyes. "Barleys had one too many bad experiences with cats from there."

Feathertail nodded back again. "Okay," she murmured softly. "Thanks so much for the help, Raven. You don't know how much this will help us on the journey ahead.

"I do," he chuckled back, nudging Feathertail. "Anything for the clans."

And now they were on that journey, one they did not know when will end, how it will end, if it will end. But Feathertail was still confident. It didn't hurt to, did it?

Soon enough they were met with vast lands of wheat and barley, swishing peacefully in the breeze.

"Wow!" Yelped Squirrelpaw as they reached the farmland, "this is just like Barleys barn!"

"obviously," muttered back Crowpaw sarcastically. Squirrelpaw moved to glare at him. Crowpaw simply looked away in response.

Feathertail sighed. Classic apprentice squabbling, she thought, slightly amused now. Just like back in ThunderClan.

"Woah! What are those fluffy white things!" Nightpaws yelp took Feathertail out of her thoughts. She glanced up, and spotted a couple of animals grazing the grass. Sheep... she realised, before stiffing as one gazed right at her.

"Do they attack cats?" She murmured to no one. To her surprised, Crowpaw leaped in front of her, his fur bristling and his back arched in a defensive stance. "They better not!" he growled back.

"They probably just haven't seen us before." A new voice cut in. Wisteriacalls, Feathertail quickly realised, the tom cutting back clearly guessing they'd have their nerves. "There's no prey here. No reason for any cat to stop and stay here."

Lightsight, who had tacked back beside Wisteriacall, nodded in agreement. Crowpaw relaxed, flicking his tail. "Good," was all he murmured back.

"Still good to be cautious," Nightpaw added, brushing past Crowpaw. "Who knows? They might be scarier than we think," Crowpaw rolled his eyes back at her, though Wisteriacall nodded in agreement.

"Yes. Follow me, it'd be better to go by the shadows by the fence instead of just being out in the open with those... weird creatures." He wisely commanded, and Feathertail respected him for his leadership and commanding. He and Lightsight would be a massive help on this journey, she was sure.

The group huddled together and walked by the fence, careful not to catch the attention of the sheep's, who were now just lazily eating the lush grass again. They walked and walked, and after a few tense minutes, they slipped through another fence and were away from the sheep's.

"Thank StarClan, finally we are past those... 'sheep's'!" Squirrelpaw cheerfully purred, her tail flicking happily after finally getting away from the animal. Crowpaw grunted in agreement, though Nightpaw trailed back slightly, looking at something.

"what's with you?" Crowpaw trotted back and nudging the black she cat, who immediately snapped her gaze back.

"I just feel like... somethings following us," she shrugged, glancing up at Crowpaw. "It's probably nothing though!"

Feathertail was slightly confused at Nightpaws words, but just shrugged it off and started following Lightsight and Wisteriacall to their destinies.

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Loud, super loud sounds caused Feathertails fur to fluff up as they neared a thunderpath - or a

"road!" Crowpaw hissed annoyingly flicking a pebble with his paws. "just what we need!"

Wisteriacall halted, turning back to face everyone. "Okay. I already got a plan," he mewed, looking at everyone in turns. "There's hedges that seem to go on forever past this road. I think we should all cross at the same time, as for when we past the hedges, we can face whatever is on the other side together." His eyes flicked to the shadows once, his gaze tense. "Don't act like we can't see you," he growled. Feathertails gaze widened as another black tom - not Crowpaw - stepped out, his eyes wide and frantic.

"You're sh*t at hiding Salem!" Nightpaw yelped as the black tom appeared.

"I know!" The cat who Feathertail assumed was Salem whimpered back, looking away.

"i'm confused, do you two know each other..?" Crowpaw asked, glancing at the two cats. Nightpaw nodded.

"I met him the night before we left the barn. He was very interested in me and the clans but I shooed him off. He then followed us and that's what I've been looking out for." She looked at her paws. "I was making sure he didn't get himself hurt."

Wisteriacall huffed. "He'd been less likely to get hurt if you told us earlier and we shooed him back to where he came from," the greyish tom sternly meowed, before sighing. "Well, not much we can do now. He has to come with us. I'm not letting some clearly foolish and inexperienced cat try and find his way alone." Feathertail heard Salem let out a little happy chirp in response.

Lightsight nodded in agreement. "Yes." He added, "but... it's going to be challenging for such a irresponsible and robust cat. Nightpaw, you shall look after him for now," he looked at her. "Wouldn't you?"

She sighed. "Fine," She agreed, flicking her tail. You were basically looking after him already, Feathertail thought, amused.

"Alright, now, for the plan. If you somehow didn't hear, Salem, we are planning on running across that thunderpath, through the hedge, and face whatever is on the other side together." Wisteriacall told him, narrowing the eyes at the other tom. Salem nodded, and seeming to accept that answer, Wisteriacall nodded back. "Alright, let's get ready."

The now seven cat group lined up on one side of the road. Feathertail stood to the far right side, with only Crowpaw by her side to the left. It was quiet. Quiet. Feathertail took a sharp breathe, her pelt slightly prickling in a mix of excitement and fear. Then more quiet. Then,

"Is there any monsters, wow!? Go!" Wisteriacall yowled, and everyone followed, barreling across the road, the hard black surface barely noticeable to Feathertail as she ran through, wind flowing around her, and then she barged through the the hedges, leaves and roots tugging at her fur. But she pulled through, she had to, and so did her companions, and she was sure they would do it.

A yard greeted them. A small, peaceful yard. To the side a small pool of water that seemed to be carved into the floor flowed peacefully, and some strange twoleg stuff scattered the yard. Feathertail let out a small sigh of relief as she realised no twolegs or immediate threats were there, and she noticed a couple of the others do the same too, Crowpaw physically relaxing, Lightsight smiling softly at the peaceful garden.

"Thank StarClan nothing is here!" Purred Squirrelpaw, skipping happily across the yard and sniffing some plant Feathertail did not recognise. "Woah! This is some strange herb! Leafpaw might love this..."

Feathertail rolled her eyes as Squirrelpaw trailed off, amused by her friend and clanmates enthusiasm.

"Welp. No reason to stop here," Lightsight commented, stretching once and licking a leaf off his shoulder before adding. "We should get past this house and continue following the sun. The clans depend on us,"

Feathertail agreed, and she showed it with a nod. "Yeah. Hopefully we can find somewhere to hunt soon too. I feel slightly hungry."

Everyone but Wisteriacall nodded their agreements, and without another word, Lightsight leaped on top of a fence, and everyone followed, and so everyone crept forward, eyes wide and watching for any gap or place where they could get past, to help them forward in the journey. Feathertail felt a warmth go through her at their unity and hard work. They will save the clans.

Lightsight jumped down off the fence at a certain garden, and Feathertail noticed a way out quickly, the one Lightsight was also gazing at, the twoleg-den smaller than the rest, a small path next to it leading to another door. Yes! She thought, already jumping down, followed by Crowpaw and Nightpaw.

"There's a way out here-" Lightsight stopped as he yelped when two kittypets suddenly appeared, their fur fluffed up, anger and defensiveness obvious in their two gazes. Feathertail sighed. Great, a fight. She thought, one that would surely hurt them and slow them down for no reason, and she fluffed up her fur herself, taking a step closer. She just hoped they could get their way out of this without anyone getting hurt. She hoped deeply.