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Post by Spottail on Aug 1, 2016 18:32:40 GMT -5
I made a thread Phantom
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Post by phantomstar57 on Aug 2, 2016 11:44:08 GMT -5
OK, as line editor here, I shall be reposting THE SURVIVORS by SPOTTAIL, as I do corrections. I am correcting formatting, paragraphing (or rather lack thereof) punctuation, misspellings, and wrong or awkward word usages, but I won't be doing any serious sentence reworking or rewriting unless asked to do so.
Read and enjoy, and forgive any errors I may miss!!
THE SURVIVORS by Spottail PART ONE
(Prologue -Chapter Five)
Prologue
Lionblaze woke up to see Dovewing shaking him. The sky rumbled, and rain fell, drumming the den roofs.
“What is it?" he mewed sleepily.
"I think the great battle has started," Dovewing meowed, fear in her voice.
"WHAT? NOW?" Lionblaze yowled, jumping to his feet, scattering moss from his nest.
"Yes now," Dovewing mewed like a kit.
"Then lets go," Lionblaze said. As they walked out of the warriors' den, Dovewing stepped on Berrynose's tail.
"Hey, watch where your going!" he retorted with annoyance.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to. It's just that we’re in a hurry," Dovewing apologized.
"What for? It's in the middle of the night. There's nothing going on out there," Berrynose hissed.
"Yes, there is, Berrynose. The great battle has started," Lionblaze retorted.
"He's right, and I don't care if it's the middle of the night or not. They’re out there right now," Dovewing replied in a stern tone.
Berrynose got up walked over to Dovewing and Lionblaze. He hissed, "How do you know?"
"Because I can hear them, Berrynose, that's how I know," Dovewing answered with a growl. Brambleclaw came running in, stopping Berrynoe’s retort.
"What are guys still doing in here? You should be out there helping your clan mates, and Berrynose, Dovewing is right! The great battle has started," Brambleclaw panted.
As the three cats ran after Brambleclaw, Dovewing looked over her shoulder and hissed, "See Berrynose, I told you so."
"Just shut up, Dovewing," Berrynose hissed back.
When the four cats rushed out into the rain, Jayfeather ran toward Lionblaze.
"Lionblaze and Dovewing, I need to talk you guys," Jayfeather meowd, before Brambleclaw could reply.
“Go,” Brambleclaw flicked his tail and hurried off to join the fighting. Lionblaze and Dovewing followed Jayfeather to their secret hiding place. As they scurried through the wet undergrowth, they saw bodies littering the battleground. Screeching from the fighting echoed over the lake. Lionblaze quelled the urge to join in to help his Clanmates, wanting to know what upset his brother.They hunched together against the rains.
"Okay, Jayfeather what is it?" Lionblaze asked.
“We have to find the fourth during the battle or we'll all be destroyed!” Jayfeather mewed, his voice rumbling with annoyance and panic. “It’s important.”
"You’re right. I already saw six dead cats," Dovewing meowed.
"Yeah, and more will be coming," Lionblaze replied, his golden tabby fur ripplng down his body.
“Right, so while you and Dovewing are fighting, remember to keep your eyes open for the fourth," Jayfeather reminded them.
"Okay, we will," Lionblaze said.
"Wait. Are you going to fight, Jayfeather? I mean, you’re one of three,” Dovewing asked.
"You know can't fight. I'm medicine cat and hve you frgotten I'm blind?” Jayfeather retorted with a growl of exasperation. “Even if did fight, I won't be able to see who I'm fighting,”
Dovewing just nodded and followed Lionblaze into the battle. Jayfeather listened to them go, and sat down.
"Dovewing, I wish could fight. I wish for a lot things, but I had to follow a different path and I hate it!" Jayfeather hissed with frustration and outrage.
All of a sudden a StarClan cat materialized nearby. He heard the subtle whispers of her starry form, and swung his head toward her.
"Jayfeather, don't speak. I'm here to grant your wish.” The StarClan’s familiar voice sent stab of hope through him, but he squashed it down.
. "You can?" he responded with a skeptic meow, voice.
"Yes,” she replied.
"You can make me see, so I can fight in the battle?" Jayfeather asked in disbelief.
"Yes, I can, Jayfeather, come forward."
As Jayfeather walked toward the mystery cat, his mind swirled. “Am I really going to see? It’s a dream come true, if she tells me the truth,” he muttred to himself. When Jayfeather sensed her her body, he stopped.
"Good job, Jayfeather, you’re doing great. Now bow down your head."
“Spottedleaf!” He recognized her scent, and obeyed. Jayfeather shook with excitement mixed with apprehension, and very gently bowed down his head. Spottedleaf flung dirt into his eyes. He gritted his teeth and stoically withstood the barrage. When she finished, Spottedleaf put her tail on his back and guided him to the lake.
"Now what do you hear?" Spottedleaf asked him.
"The lake," he answered.
"Good job. Now go jump in it,” she mewed.
Jayfeather jumped in the lake, deciding to obey without question.. When he climbed out, eyes shut agsinst the cold water. H stood, shivering with cold.
“Open your eyes,” Spottdleaf mewed with mirth. Jayfeather opened one eye, and gasped. He saw her glittering tortiouseshell form, the water, the forest, the starry skies. He popped his other eye open.
“Thank you! Great StarClan! Thank you, Spottedleaf, You're a very pretty cat, just as I knew you would look like.” Jayfeather inhaled deeply,
"Well thank you, Jayfeather. That's very kind of you to say. Now, go join the battle, Jayfeather, and help Dovewing and Lionblaze find the fourth,” Spottedleaf mewed.
"You’re welcome, Spottedleaf,” Jayfeather said, before he dashed away to join the battle.
Spottedleaf watched go him go and sat down.
"That’s one healed; just one more to go," she murmured, then got up,and walked toward her next cat to help.
When Jayfeather reached the camp, he halted, shocked by what he saw. Cats fought everywhere, spitting, hissing, clawing and screeching in full battle fury. He hesitated, not sure what to do.
He scowled at his own fears. Get in there and fight, he told himself, and leaped into the fray, landing on the first Dark Forest cat he encountered.
Meanwhile Lionblaze searched for the fourth, and fought at the same time. While he looked around he saw Tigerstar, who stood in the middle of the battle looking around.
'Who is he looking for?' Lionblaze asked himself.
A tail cuffed him in back of head, taking Lionblaze away from his thoughts. He spun around, and growled, recognizing his attacker.
"Breezepelt!"
"Hello, Lionblaze, I hoping we would meet up." The black tom smiled at him.
Lionblaze curled his lips into a snarl. "Don’t play nice with me Breezepelt, because it won't work!"
Breezepelt looked at him, surprised. "What do mean, Lionblaze?”
Lionblaze gave Breezepelt a serious stare. "Oh, I know your little games Breezepelt. You’re trying to soften me up so I'll be easy to beat.”
Breezepelt looked at him with shocked stare, thinking 'He knows I'm trying to trick him, I'll have to tell him the truth.'
Lionblaze gasped when Breezepelt's eyes turned bright blue.
“Yes, Lionblaze I am trying to soften you up, because that what a Dark forest cat does; a Dark forest cat does anything to win!" Breezeelt drawled, voice full f scorn.
Lionblaze looked at him with dark amber eyes and growled, "I thought so!"
Before Breezepelt reacted, Lionblaze leaped onto his back. Breezepelt tried to shake him off, but Lionblaze hung on tightly. Breezepelt tried bucking him off, but Lionblaze only dug his claws in deeply into Breezepelt's flesh. The more Breezepelt tried to get Lionblaze off his back, the weaker he grew until Lionblaze dispatched him. Lionblaze got off his back and sat down,
"That's one down, a lot more to go." Lionblaze thought, before he got up and jumped back into battle.
While the battle raged on, Briarlight watched everything from the inside the medicine cat den.
"Oh, how I wish I could fight. I'm warrior why aren't I fighting? Oh, that's right, my back is broken! What if someone comes in here? How am I going to fight them? Is it my day to die?" she wailed in despair.
"No, Briarlight, it's not. StarClan hears your cries,” a voice startled her, and she turned to se a StarClan cat tanding beside her. “I’m Spottedleaf, and I’m here to help”
"How can you help me? Can you make me walk again?" Briarlight cried, a bit of hope sprouting in her heart.
"Yes, if you do as you’re told,” Spottedleaf mewed.
"I will,” Briarlight meowed, her hope blooming into excitement.
"Then come forward,” Spottedleaf commanded.
Briarlight dragged herself very slowly toward Spottedleaf. As soon as she reached her, Briarlight stopped.
"Good job, now lie down,” Spottedleaf mewed very gently
"Well, that's easy,” Briarlight mumbled, and dropped to her chest in front of Spottedleaf.
Spottedleaf walked behind Briarlight, and packed dirt tightly on both of Briarlight's back legs. Then Spottedleaf very carefully guided Briarlight toward the lake. Once on the shore, Spottedleaf told Briarlight to jump in the lake. Briarlight looked at Spottedleaf like she had three heads.
"I can't jump in the lake! I'll drown!" Briarlight mewled in fright.
"No, you won't Briarlight, I promise." Spottedleaf replied.
"Okay,” Briarlight said in a small mew, and dragged herself in. Water swirled over her hind legs, back, and tail. Briarlight slowly raised her chest, and to her shock, her hind legs worked. She stood up in a spray of water, slapping the surface with her tail in pure amazement and joy.
"Now, Briarlight go join your first battle," Spottedleaf mewed.
"Thank you!" Briarlight meowed, then she ran to join her first battle.
Spottedleaf watched her go and sat down. "My work here is done.”
She returned to StarClan, and Bluestar walked up to her. Spottedleaf felt a spark of concern.
“Not yet, Spottedleaf, you still have to go fetch Firestar.” Bluestar meowed.
Spottedleaf sighed. "I know Bluestar, but I still have some time."
Bluestar looked at her with sad eyes. "Not much time Spottedleaf."
Spotedleaf returned toThunderClan, in the middle of chaos an death. She watched everything in helpless horror. Thistleclaw headed toward the kitting place. Poppyfrost saw him, and snarled, paws up to defend the nursery, but Thistleclaw evaded her. He gave Poppyfrost a killing blow and Poppyfrost fell dead to the ground. Mapleshade appeared with a evil sneer on her face. Hollyleaf saw her, and yowled “I thought it would be Breezepelt.”
Ashkit pulled his sisters out of the way just in time as Mapleshade pounced on top of their mom, and before Hollyleaf could react Mapleshade took her paw and slapped Hollyleaf very hard in the back of head, breaking her neck. Hollyleaf dropped to ground, dead. Silverhawk slipped in, and he meant business. The kits saw him and ran just in time, because when he reached Millie and Daisy he killed them right on spot by breaking their necks. Spottedleaf shivered, wishing to help, knowing she must not interfere yet.
She noticed Tigerstar, who finally found who he was looking for. He extended his claws. "Hello, Firestar. I waited long time for this moment."
Firestar spun around when he heard his enemy and unsheathed his claws too.
"Hello, Tigerstar. I been waiting for you as well."
They looked at each other with hard stares, and together they leaped.
Spottedleaf watched and waited, until Tigerstar gave Firestar the killing bite.
Spottedleaf sighed and walked toward Firestar with tears in her eyes. She was able to hold herself together when got to Firestar. "Hello, Firestar, are you ready?"
Firestar looked up at her with bright green eyes and said, "Yes, Spottedleaf, I'm ready.” Together they twined tails while they walked into StarClan.
Bluestar looked up at them and said, "The great battle is finally over, the time of the new Clans has begun."
Chapter 1
The storm stopped. Graystripe stood up and groaned. "What happened here?"
He looked around, dejected. So many cats lay dead or hurt very badly. He sighed, "I should probably see if they’re any cats left alive besides me."
He walked around the hollow, and saw Ivypool laying in the middle of the camp. He gasped. “Is she dead?"
Graystripe stepped hesitantly toward her, and stopped when he saw her tail tip twitching. He sighed a sigh of relief.
"She's not dead,” he murmured. “Dovewing will be happy about that; but she also has some very deep cuts in side, I should take her to Jayfeather.The Dark forest found out that she was spying on them and tried to kill her.
Before he could take her to the medicine cat den, he heard tiny pawsteps. Graystipe spun around to see Silverkit.
"Dad! Come quickly,please! Something happened to Mom!" Silverkit mewled in fear. Graystripe looked at his kit with very round eyes, a pang of dread going through him.
"Show me," he said.
Silverkit nodded and dashed toward the kitting place, Graystipe right behind her. When they got to nursery, Graystripe saw Millie not moving, and ran toward her.
"Millie! Wake up, please wake up!" Graystripe wailed in anguish. He knew that she was dead, but his heart wept. His kits crowded him,
"Dad what's wrong? Stormkit asked.
"Why won't Mom wake up? Featherkit mewed.
“Mommmm! Wake up!” Silverkit cried.
Graystripe looked his kits and mewed, "Well, she's dead, kits. You will never hear, smell or touch her again."
"No!" the kits wailed.
Another kit overheard them, and called for her mom. “Mom! Where are you?"
Graystripe heard the little kit and thought, that's Flamekit, she's calling for Dovewing. Is Dovewing still alive? Stormkit took him away from his thoughts.
"Who else is dead or alive in here?"
"I don't know Stormkit, I should go look and see." Graystripe sighed. He got up and quickly found Daisy in the same shape as Millie.
She's dead, he thought, then he heard someone crying. Berrynose! Oh no that means Poppyfrost is dead! Graystripe felt despair, and wanted to give up on the search, when he heard a weak voice.
"Firestar, where are you?"
Graystripe turned around and saw Sandstorm. He walked toward her and sat down.
"Sandstorm, I will go and find him okay?"
"Okay Graystripe, and please hurry!" Sandstorm nodded.
Graystripe rose, only to sit back down hard when Dovewing ran into camp.
"There's no point in doing that Graystripe. Firestar is dead."
Graystripe just looked at her with his eyes round.
"Mom!" Flamekit, and Swoopkit raced toward her.
"Oh, thank Star Clan, you two are alright." Dovewing meowed while she licked her kits.
"What? He's dead!" Sandstorm wailed.
“Oh that's so sad, He was great cat." Ferncloud mewed.
"Yes he was, and will be deeply missed." Lionblaze mewed, ambling in behind Dowvewing.
"So that mean's Brambleclaw is leader now," Graystripe retorted.
"Not exactly. He asked me to come get you. He wants to talk to you, Graystripe." Lionblaze mewed in a sad voice.
“Ok I'm coming Lionblaze." Graystripe said. Before they left they heard a small cry.
"Mom!" Graystripe recognized Ashkit’s voice.
"That's Ashkit, Oh, no, then that means Hollyleaf is dead!" Lionblaze cried out.
"I'm so sorry Lionblaze, do want me to tell Jayfeather?" Graystripe asked softly.
"No I'll do it, it would be better if he heard it from me." Lionblaze wiped his tears away with his tail.
"Ok, Lionblaze, now lets go and see Brambleclaw." Graystripe mewed softly; Lionblaze jumped up.
"Oh great Star Clan, I forgot about Brambleclaw.Come on." Lionblaze jumped up, and hurried away. Graystripe followed Lionblaze out of the kitting place. They saw Sandstorm lying beside Firestar, dead, and Graystripe knew her broken heart killed her. Mousewhisker helped Hazeltail get up on her feet and Bumblestripe helped a limping Blossomfall. Finally they reached Brambleclaw, Graystripe gasped at Brambleclaw's glazed eyes.
“We don't have much time." Lionblaze mewed. Graystripe nodded and walked toward Brambleclaw.
"Brambleclaw what happened to you?' Graystripe asked.
"Hawkfrost is what happened. We were fighting and it was very bloodly. I killed him again, and he almost killed me." Brambleclaw answered, gasping for breath. "Graystripe I'm dying, and I say this hoping Firestar hears my words. Graystripe will be the new deputy of Thunder Clan. Graystripe you’re ready to be leader. You were deputy first before me. Firestar would want you to be leader. He knows that his clan will be safe in your paws," Brambleclaw mewed, as weak as a kit.
"I'll do it for Firestar, my best friend." Graystripe said, after a moment of shock.
“Thank you." Brambleclaw whispered, then collapsed and died. Jayfeather walked up to Graystripe.
"You’re leader now Graystripe. You need to receive your nine lives at the Moonpool."
“I know.” Graystripe nodded, then looked up at Jayfeather, and gasped "Jayfeather you can see!"
"Yes I can, Spottedleaf healed me.” Jayfeather looked up at him with a smile on his face. “Now let’s head toward the Moonpool."
“Sure. Lead on.”Graystripe got up and followed Jayfeather on the journey to the Moonpool.
Chapter 2
Graystripe's feet hurt when they reached Moonpool. Jayfeather showed Graystripe where to sit down and how to talk to Star Clan. Graystripe copied Jayfeather, and fell asleep. When he opened his eyes, the Moonpool materialized around him. He felt confused, until he noticed the sparkle on the rocks, and the mist swirling around, hints of StarClan. He saw nobody, but heard a strange voice.
"Graystripe, are you ready?"
"Yes I'm ready." Graystripe gulped, as the place filled with cats. The first cat to give him his first life walked out of the starry crowd.
"Mom!" Graystripe meowed
"Hello my kit I'm so proud you. For your first life, I give love use it well." The first one came gently. Graystripe watched his mother step back into the mist, replaced by the second cat to give Graystripe a life.
"Dad!" Graystripe mewed.
“Hello, my son, for your second life, I give you courage. Use it well in the fearlessness of battles." This life pierced Graystripe like a thorn, and he trembled.Graystripe's father fell back, and another padded cat forward. Graystripe's face brightened.
"Lionheart, I've missed you so much!"
"Graystripe I've missed you too.” Lionheart walked up to Graystripe and smiled. “For your third life I give you Friendship. Use it for when you start to feel lonely."
Graystripe sighed when this life came into him, soft and smooth. Lionheart fell back, and the next cat, a light grey she-cat, walked up to Graystripe
"Feathertail! Oh Feathertail! I've missed you so much; I thought I would never see you again!" Graystripe meowed.
"Dad I've missed you very much too.” Feathertail looked at him, her eyes full of love. “For your fourth life I give peace use it when you need it the most."
This is easy, and only five more to go. Graystripe thought when this life didn't hurt him either. A dark gray tom stepped forward. Graystripe gasped in surprise.
"Stormfur, I've missed you very much, but what happened? The last time I knew you were with the Tribe of Rushing water. What happened to them?"
"Dad, the Tribe is no more.” Stormfur sighed “There was earthshake that made snow fall down from the mountain, and buried us alive. We all died, except for Brook and the kits, I used my paws and dug them out and died. Brook is bringing Lark and Pine to Thunder Clan. Dad, they’re your grand kits. I'm hoping you'll take them in."
"Of course I'll take them in, Stormfur,” Graystripe purred with joy. “I'll make sure no one rejects them. Am I taking Brook in, too?"
“No.” Stormfur shook his head, "Once she brings them into The Thunder clan borders, she will join me. Oh, I almost forgot, for fifth life I give you kindness.Use it when you need to help out cats, like Lark and Pine."
This life came in fast and smooth. Graystripe looked up his son and smiled.
"Stormfur, I'll make sure your kits are safe and sound, I promise."
"Thank you." Stormfur looked at Graystripe with soft blue eyes;
"You’re very welcome." Graystripe licked his son’s cheek.
Stormfur licked his dad back and walked away. A pretty silver she-cat rose to her paws and approached him.
"Silverstream! Oh, Silverstream, my love; I've missed so, so, so, so, so much!" Graystripe gasped, with tears in his eyes.
"Hello Graystripe.” Silverstream smiled at him. “I've missed you very, very, very, very much too."
"Are you mad that I chose a second mate?" Graystripe licked her cheek and sighed.
"No.” Silverstream shook her head.”I'm not mad at all, Graystripe, I understand. Millie has been very kind to you and you have beautiful kits."
"Thank you, Sliverstream,” Graystripe mewed. “When it's my time to die,I will choose to be with you."
"I know, every cat here is choosing their first love.” Silverstream's face brightened. ‘For your sixth life I give you hope. Use it well, and know I'll always be here waiting for you."
This life entered soft and easy, too. Before Silverstream left, Graystripe looked at her and whispered, "until we meet again."
"Yes, Graystripe, until we meet again." Silverstream nodded. She licked the top of Graystripe’s head and walked away. A striped, gray tabby she-cat walked forward.
"Millie, I've missed you." Graystripe murmured, remembering his love for her and the fresh loss.
"I've missed you, too, Graystripe." Millie smiled.
"Millie, when I die, I'm going to be with Silverstream, my first love,” Graystripe admitted. “I hope that's ok with you."
"Yes, Graystripe that's ok.” Millie just nodded. “I'm not mad about Silverstream. That's why I named one my kits Silverkit.For your seventh life I give you faith. Use it when you need it the most."
The life wafted into him, gentle and quick. Millie walked away, and Graystripe saw she was heartbroken, and he felt sorrow for her. A ginger tabby tom with a flame colored pelt trotted up to him, wiping away any other thoughts. Graystripe stared at him, speechless, but soon found his voice.
"Firestar, oh, Firestar! My best friend! I've missed you."
"Hello, Graystripe.” Firestar looked at Graystripe with a big smile. “I've missed you, too.” Firestar’s tone turned brisk. “For your eighth life I give you, compassion. Use when you need it the most. Graystripe, it was just my time die, but I know you will take good care of my clan." Graystripe inhaled sharply, as this life stabbed nto him. Graystripe dug his claws into the rock, pain rocking him on his feet. Graystripe looked at Firestar with tears in his eyes. Sadness, anguish and grief shot through him.
"Yes, Firestar, I will," Graystripe meowed softly. Firestar nodded and walked away. Two cats, a golden brown tabby tom, and a dark brown tabby tom, padded forward.
"Brambleclaw, and Brackenfur, my apprentice!" Graystripe wiped his eyes with his tail.
"Hello, Graystripe.” Both cats smiled, speaking in unison. “We are here to give your last life of believing, strength and gentleness. Use them well."
These lives slashed into him, ripping pain through his body. He clenched his jaws to stop yowling in agony. In moments, it vanished, and when Graystripe's fur lay flat again, Brackenfur walked back to his spot.Brambleclaw cleared his throat.
"From now on the cats shall now know you as Graystar. Your old life is no more and you will make a wonderful leader of Believe clan," Brambleclaw announced. Before Graystar opened his mouth to speak, Bluestar came forward.
"Yes, Graystar, the time of old clans are over,” she said. “The time of has new clans have begun. Don't worry about the kits they ready to become apprentices."
"Ok, Bluestar. I will tell the clan the big news." Graystar agreed.
"Thank you, Graystar.” Bluestar nodded. “You will see us again in your dreams."
Graystar woke up and blinked. The Moonpool glimmered, and the rocks lay empty of starry apparitions. Jayfeather looked at him.
"Are you ready to go, Graystar?"
“Yes,” Graystar nodded. "I'm ready."
Together they walked back to Believe Clan, where Lark and Pine waited for them.
Chapter 3
Brook finally reached the Believe Clan border, her eyes glazing over with exhaustion. She set Lark and Pine down by the lake, and her legs collapsed under her. Her breath rattled in her chest.
“Goodbye, my kits. Your Grandfather will take care of you.” She shuddered, and lost her life.
“Mom!" Lark cried, when her mom stopped breathing, and ran to Brook’s side. Pine walked up to his sister.
"She’s dead, Lark. Our mom is with dad now." Pine whispered. Lark looked at her brother.
"Why are we here?" Lark mewed.
"Mom said we have a grandfather to take care of us." Pine sighed. Lark opened her mouth to retort in disbelief, when they heard footsteps behind them. Both kits spun around.
"What is it?" Lark asked in fear.
"I don't know." Pine gasped. Lark hid behind Pine.
"Look, Pine! That bush is moving." Lark mewled in dread. Pine saw a bush moving, and terror filled him, but he stood in front of his sister.
"Don't worry, Lark, I'll protect you."
"Ok," Lark squeaked, her eyes round. Pine fluffed out his fur and put his claws out, he looked at bush, and growled.
“Whoever you are come out of there, I'm not scared of you."
The bush split open as as two cats came out.
“Why would you be scared of me?” One of them said, and Pine gasped
"Jayfeather!” Pine stared at the other cat, a long-haired gray tom. “Who are you?"
"I'm Graystar, your grandfather. I'm here to take you home with me," the tom answered, his eyes slit in a smile.
"It's ok, Lark. We can trust him," Pine whispered, looking over his shoulder.
"Ok," Lark agreed, looking at Graystar.
"Follow me kits." Graystar smiled, beckoning them with a wave of his tail. Slowly they walked back to camp.
Meanwhile, back at camp the kits are getting ready for their apprentice ceremony. One pf the cats heard footsteps.
"Graystar is back!" he meowed. All of the cats gathered below the ledge, the kits jumping up and down with excitement. Graystar leaped up on the ledge.
"Hollyleaf's, Poppyfrosts, Millie's, Sandstorm's, Dovewing's and Brook's kits, have reached their ninth star. They have had an adventurous kit hood, but I hope they learned valuable lessons. I believe they ready to become apprentices.” Graystar called out. “Fallenkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Fallenpaw. Icecloud you have not had an apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Fallenpaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.”
Icecloud went over to Fallenpaw to twine tails with her.
“Ashkit from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Ashpaw.” Graystar continued. “Bumblestripe, you also have not had an apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Ashpaw and help him become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.”
Bumblestripe went over to Ashpaw to twine tails with him.
“Cavekit from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Cavepaw.” Graystar’s voice continued the ceremony. “Blossomfall you have not had an apprentice yet either, but I trust you to pass all learned to Cavepaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.”
Blossomfall went over to Cavepaw to twine tails with her.
“Cherrykit from this day until you receive your warrior name, will be known as Cherrypaw.” Graystar looked down at the kit. “Ivypool you have not had an apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all learned to Cherrypaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.”
Ivypool went over to Cherrypaw to twine tails with her. They stood with the other apprentice/mentor pairs.Graystar turned his attention to the next kit
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“Molekit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Molepaw.” Graystar said. “Foxleap you also have not had an apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all learned to Molepaw and help him to become an warrior that the clan can be proud of.”
Foxleap padded over Molepaw to twine tails with him. The group of new apprentices eyes shone, nd they fidgeted with suppressed excitement. Graystar blinked his eyes in a brief smile before going on with the ceremony.
“Squirrelkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Squirrelpaw. Berrynose, you have not apprentice yet either, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Squirrelpaw and her to become warrior that the clan be proud of.”
Berrynose walked over to Squirrelpaw and wrapped tails with her. Squirrelpaw glanced up at Berrynose, her eyes shining with happiness.
“Leafkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Leafpaw.” Graystar meowed. “Mousewhisker you have not had an apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all learned to Leafpaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.”
Mousewhisker moved over to Leafpaw to twine tails with her. Leapaw lashed her tail with delight, before twisting it with her mentor’s tail. Graystar glanced at the new apprentice in amusement, before looking at Squirrelkit.
“Spottedkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Spottedpaw. Hazeltail you also have not had an apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all learned to Spottedpaw and help her to become warrior that the clan can be proud of.”
Hazeltail trotted over to Spottedpaw to twine tails with her. Spottedpaw took her metorr’s tail, her eyes sparkling. Graystar nodded, shifting his weight.
“Flamekit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be as Flamepaw. Toadstep you have not had an apprentice yet either, but I trust to pass all you learned Flamepaw and help her to become warrior that the clan can be proud of.”
Toadstep stepped over to Flamepaw to twine tails with her. Graysar inhaled, and continued.
“Swoopkit, from this day, until you recive your warrior name, you be know as Swooppaw, I will be Swooppaw mentor.”
Swooppaw's eyes went wide as she climbed the ledge and twined tails with Graystar.
I'm the leader's apprentice! she thought, then snapped back to what was happening. Graystar’s voice quivered, then strengthened.
“Featherkit, from this day, until receive your warrior name, you will be as Featherpaw. Rosepetal you have not had an apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all learned to Featherpaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.”
Rosepetal ran over to Featherpaw to twine tails with her, her paws dancing wth exciement. Graystar faced the next kit, a smile breaking over his features.
“Silverkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Silverpaw.Briarlight, you have not had an apprentice yet, for obvious reasons, but now you will.”
"Who? me?" Briarlight gasped in astonishment.
"Yes, you, Briarlight.” Graystar said, a smile lighting up his eyes.”It's wonderful that you can finally walk on four legs again, and for your reward I give you Silverpaw as an apprentice."
“Thank you, Graystar! I never thought that I would ever get apprentice!" Brairlight mewed with excitement.
"You’re very welcome, Briarlight." Graystar replied, then continued the meeting. “I trust you to pass all you learned to Silverpaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan be proud of.”
Briarlight trotted to Silverpaw and twined with her apprentice. Her blue eyes sparkld with utter delight and surprise. Graystar turned to the next kit in the large group.
“Stormkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you known as Stormpaw.” Graystar leveled his gaze on an older warrior. “Cloudtail, you have not an apprentice for while, but I trust to pass all you learned in past to Stormpaw.”
Cloudtail went over to Stormpaw and wrapped his fluffy white tail with his apprentice’s.Graystar looked at Pine, The kit azed back, wide-eyed with emotion.
“Pine, do promise to protect and defend this clan even at the last second of your life?”
"I do." Pine meowed.
“Then by powers of Star Clan I give you your clan name. From this day, until your warrior name, you will be know as Pinepaw. Lionblaze you have not had an apprentice for while, but I trust you to pass all you learned in the past to Pinepaw.”
Lionblaze went over to Pinepaw to twine tails with him. Pine raised his tail, gazing up at his large mentor. Graystripe took a breath and went on.
“Lark, do you promise to protect and defend this clan, even at the last second of your life?
"I do." Lark said.
“Then, by the powers of Star clan I give you your clan name; Lark, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be know as Larkpaw."
Graystar looked up at the sky. The moon rode high above. Graystripe murmured. "good, I still have time," He returned his attention to his clan, taking a fe deep breaths.
“Are we done?” someone squeaked the question. Graystripe shook his head.
"We’re not done yet, I still need to pick a new deputy.” Graystripe’s voice thundered over the hollow. “I say these words, hoping that Firestar approves my choice, Lionblaze is the new deputy of Believe Clan!"
All of the cats looked Graystar as if he had three heads.
“But we’re ThunderClan!” someone cried out. Graystar cleared his throat.
"The time of the old clans is over, and the time of new clans has begun. Bluestar said we are now Believe clan, not Thunder clan any more!" Graystar raised his voice. “StarClan says this is a new dawn. Embrace our new name and future!”
As the cats chanted their new clan name, Lionblaze pulled Jayfeather aside.
"Jafeather I have something to tell you." Lionblaze mewed in a sad voice.
"What is it, Lionblaze, and by tone of your voice it's not good news." Jayfeather meowed.
"It's not, Jayfeather, Hollyleaf is dead she's really dead this time." Lionblaze sighed.
"What, how?" Jayfeather cried.
"I don't know, but I do know that we still have her kits." Lionblaze said.
"I guess that's true, Lionblaze, thanks for me telling that." Jayfeather said, feeling a little bit better.
"You’re welcome Jayfeather, Graystar wanted to tell you, but I told him that it would better if you heard from me." Jayfeather paused, when he heard footsteps.
"Do you think that my sisters are still alive?" a golden she-cat mewed.
"I don't, Goldenseed, but still praying to Starclan to keep them safe and to bring them back again someday." Jayfeather mewed.
"Thank you, Jayfeather, Every night I look out the door to see if I see them coming back." Goldenseed meowed.
"Oh great Star clan, I must pick out cats for the night patrol." Lionblaze gasped.
"No you don't. Not tonight. Right now we should just go to our dens and get some rest." Graystar mewed behind Lionblaze, startling him.Lionblaze regained his composure.
"Ok, Graystar, that sounds good." Lionblaze yawned.
"Goldenseed, don't worry about your sisters, I'll ask about them tonight." Graystar mewed softly.
"Thank you, Graystar." Goldenseed said, as she ran after Jayfeather.
"You’re very welcome, Goldenseed!" Graystar called back,then he curled into his den and fell fast asleep. He about to dream, when someone woke him up.
"What!" Graystar said sleepily.
"Sorry to wake you up, Graystar, but the Mom's have started kitting." Jayfeather said.
“Ok, I'm up Jayfeather lead the way." Graystar said fully awake now, Jayfeather nodded and ran toward the kitting place, Graystar at his heels. When they finally got there Cinderheart, Brightheart and Ferncloud already had their kits. Lionblaze ran to Graystar when he saw him.
"Hello, Graystar! Cinderheart has named her kits, Honeykit, Poppykit and Hollykit. Ferncloud has named her kits Surprisekit and Wishkit, and Brightheart has named her kits Swiftkit, Princesskit, Believekit, and Thunderkit. Dovewing has not had her kits yet."
"Thanks for the update," Graystar mewed.
"You’re welcome,” Lionblaze smiled.
All of sudden Dovewing gave out a loud cry.
"She's started kitting, Jayfeather, You better go get Foxleap." Goldenseed meowed. Jayfeather nodded and ran toward the warrior's den, While they waited, they heard a little cry.
"Something wrong with Wishkit, she's acting funny." Goldenseed gasped and ran toward Ferncloud; Dovewing just finished when Goldenseed came back from bringing Wishkit to the medicine cat den. Jayfeather came back with Foxleap.
"Dovewing! They’re beautiful. What are their names?" Foxleap asked.Dovewing purred at her mate.
“The toms are Tigerkit, Birchkit and Ripplekit,” she answered. “The she-cats are Whitekit and Peacekit."
"What about this one?" Foxleap asked, looking at the last kit. Dovewing looked at little she-cat.
"I don't know, Foxleap. Why don't you name her?"
"What about Firekit, after Firestar?" Foxleap suggested, gazing at the red kit.
"That's perfect, Foxleap." Dovewing looked at him, her eyes shining with approval. Graystar walked over the kits.
"Welcome to Believe clan kits," he meowed, then said good night and walked to his den to get some sleep. When got to his den, he curled up and fall fast asleep and no one woke him up this time. He slept, unaware the most surprising dream in his life was about to happen.
Chapter 4
Graystar opened his eyes, to see he was in a field of wildflowers. Graystar sat down. Ok what I do now, he thought. He saw a mouse eating a seed, and thought well I might as well get that mouse while I'm waiting for something to happen. As he crouched to stalk the mouse, a bright light shone. Brambleclaw appeared.
"Brambleclaw!" Graystar gasped.
"Hello, Graystar.” Brambleclaw just smiled, “I have many things to tell you that Star clan thought you should know. First of all, I know you want to know about Goldenseed's sisters. They are ok."
"That's wonderful news, Brambleclaw,” Graystar sighed. “Goldenseed will very happy when she hears the news."
"Not really, Graystar,” Brambleclaw shook his head. “We don't you to tell Goldenseed. We want her to be surprised when sees them tomorrow."
“So,” Graystar growled in throat. “You knew all this time that Goldenseed's sisters were alive all this time, and you didn't tell her?"
"Yes,” Brambleclaw nodded with a sigh. “But the reason why we didn't tell her is because she was supposed to become a medicine cat not a warrior. Do you understand, Graystar?"
"Yes, Brambleclaw” Graystar nodded. “I do understand."
"Thank you, Graystar,” Brambleclaw sighed. “And they’re coming with two other cats. They are my kits. You see, a few days before Squirrelflight died Star Clan allowed her to have two she- cats, who she named Shimmerkit and Sparklekit, after the color of their pelts Shimmerkit's pelt was silver and Sparklekit's pelt was golden. She took care of them for three weeks, before Hollyleaf showed up. The day she saw Hollyleaf Squirrelflight hid them in woods, and ran back to Thunder clan. Hollyleaf followed her and when she got back home, she saw Squirrelflight acting like nothing had happened. Then after three more weeks, she killed Squirrelflight and Leafpool, then she said my work here is done. Hollyleaf looked like she did this without a care in world, and started to leave until Sol showed up.”
“Oh, no, not that one again,” Graystar growled.
“Yes, it was Sol.” Bramblerclaw continued. “The clan thought Sol was Hollyleaf’s mate and let him join the clan, because they were scared of Hollyleaf and in 12 weeks she had Ashkit, she named after Ashfur. Cavekit she named after the home she lived in for 25 stars and Fallenkit she named after Fallenleaves, the cat she thought she loved first before Sol."
Graystar stared, trying to take it all in.
"Ok let me get this straight,” Graystar said. “Squirrelflight had kits six weeks before she died, who she named Shimmerkit and Sparklekit that took care of for three weeks. The day Hollyleaf came back she hid them in woods, then after three more weeks after Squirrelflight came back to Thunder clan Hollyleaf killed her and Leafpool, then said "my work here is done. Right so far?"
“Yes,” Brambleclaw answered.
“She killed like she didn't care.” Graystar continued the incredulous tale.“She probably felt the same way when she killed Ashfur. I was there when she told us that, but I wasn't there when she killed Squirrelflight and Leafpool, That's why Sandstorm named two of her kits Squirrelkit and Leafkit when she had Spottedkit she missed them very much and she wanted something to remember them by. I always wondered why Firestar made Sol a member of Thunder clan, but now I understand why and I won't blame him wanting to make Sol a member to make Hollyleaf happy he was scared of her. Then in 12 weeks she had Ashkit whom she named after Ashfur, I always thought she named Ashkit after Ashfur and was thinking that his warrior name could be Ashdust. Cavekit after home lived in for 25 stars, great Star clan thats a lot of stars. I would guessed that to, but I never knew that was the reason why she named one of her kits Fallenkit. I thought she named her Fallenkit, because she felt like she had fallen and that’s why ran into the cave. Not after a cat she knew in the cave and fell in love with, but I guess I understand why she did that."
"Graystar, you got it straight, good job." Brambleclaw nodded.
"Thank you, Brambleclaw." Graystar smiled.
"Your very welcome Graystar." Bramblesclaw said, then disappeared, Graystar woke up and stretched, then got up to tell Lionblaze it's time pick cats for the dawn patrol. When all sudden one of the cats called out, "I see some cats coming this way and it looks like the rest of Sorreltail's litter!"
Chapter 5
Goldenseed came out of medicine cats den, to tell Jayfeather about Wishkit, when she saw the arriving cats.
"Thank Star clan." Goldenseed gasped. A blue-gray she-cat and a black she-cat ran into the camp.
"Rainpaw and Sootpaw it great to see you two again. Where's the other two?" Goldenseed meowed.
"They’re trying to get two cats we trained into the camp, will explain soon." Rainpaw mewed.
Meanwhile outside the camp, an orange tabby she-cat tried guiding two scared she-cat into the camp.
"Come on it's ok there nothing to be scared of." The orange she-cat coaxed. Finally the two she-cats followed the orange tabby into the camp. A tortoiseshell and white she-cat came along right behind them.
"Joypaw, where's, FANTAPAW! Oh, Fantapaw it's so good to see you again." Goldenseed said with big smile on face.
"It's good see too Goldenpaw." Fantapaw just smiled.
“I'm Goldenseed now." meowed Goldenseed.
“You got your warrior name, that's great!" Fantapaw said in a exctied mew.
"I'm not a warrior, Fantapaw, I'm a medicine cat." Goldenseed said.
"WHAT? I thought you said that you never wanted to be a medicine cat." Joypaw replied.
"Well I thought you guys were dead, so I decited that to save cats not kill them." Goldenseed said in tiny mew.
"Oh, well I guess I can understand that, I'm sorry you thought we were dead." Sootpaw mewed.
"So what happened while we gone?" Fantapaw asked.
"The great battle is what happened. Many cats were killed." Goldenseed said in sad voice.
"Who?" Fantapaw meowed.
“Many. So many.” Goldenseed took a deep breath and said "Mousefur, Purdy, Daisy, Millie, Poppyfrost, Hollyleaf, Thornclaw, Spiderleg, Birchfall, Whitewing, Sol, Brambleclaw, Dustpelt, Sandstorm, Firestar, Sorreltail and Brackenfur. The cats that are alive are Jayfeather, Lionblaze, Dovewing, Ivypool, Cinderheart, Brightheart, Ferncloud, Foxleap, Icecloud, Berrynose, Blossomfall, Briarlight, Mousewhisker, Hazeltail, Bumblestripe, Rosepetal, Toadstep, Cloudtail, all the kits who now apprentices. We also have some new kits and Graystripe who is now Graystar. Now what happened to you guys and who are the cats your with?"
"First of all Mom and Dad are gone? I can't believe Sorreltail and Brackenfur are dead. Second of all during our final assessment we were chasing a squirrel and got lost, while we looking for a way back home we found kits who were only four stars old. We couldn't just leave them, so we stayed to take care of them and we taught them how to hunt, fight off their enemies, the warrior code and the ways of the clan, until they were old enough to came back to Thunder clan. We found one by the brook and one hiding in ferns, I thought that the kit by the brook was protecting her sister. They told us that their names were Shimmer and Sparkle, the thing that they didn't know is who their mom and dad were. Sad story but true," Rainpaw, Sootpaw, Joypaw and Fantapaw told him.
Graystar looked at the two cats that were with Goldenseed's sisters.
That must be the two cats Brambleclaw told me about, Graystar thought.
Meanwhile Jayfeather searched for Goldenseed, and finally found her with her sisters.
"Rainpaw, Sootpaw, Joypaw and Fantapaw it's good to see you guys again, and Goldenseed I've been looking for you. Do you any news on Wishkit?” Jayfeather meowed.
"Yes, I do Jayfeather” Goldenseed sighed. “I was on my way to find you when my sisters who I haven't seen in nine stars came home. They slowed me down, Anyway Wishkit is very sick and is in the hands of Star clan now."
"I can understand that Goldenseed” Jayfeather sighed.. “And that's awful are you going to tell Ferncloud the sad news?"
“Yes Jayfeather,” Goldenseed nodded. “I just told my sisters about their mom and dad, I thought I would tell Ferncloud about her poor little kit." Goldenseed walked toward the kitting place, with her head low. When she got there she took a deep breath.
"Hi Surprisekit, can I talk to your mom alone?"
"Sure." Surprisekit mewed and off to play with the other kits. When Surprisekit was gone Goldenseed looked at Ferncloud.
"Hello Ferncloud, I have some news about Wishkit."
“Well, how is she Goldenseed?" Ferncloud asked.
"Well, Ferncloud, she is very sick and is in hands of Star clan now. I'm very sorry, you do have one very healthy kit Ferncloud That's Surprisekit.” She left Ferncloud sobbing, unable to comfort the sad queen. When Goldenseed came out of kitting place she saw cats gathering at the High Ledge.
"What going on?" Goldenseed asked.
"Graystar is going to make us warriors!" Fantapaw answered with a squeak. Graystar jumped onto the High ledge.
“I,Graystar, leader of Believe clan, call upon my warrior ancestors look down on these four apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code and commend them to as warriors in their return. Rainpaw, Sootpaw, Joypaw and Fantapaw do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend this clan, even at the cost of your lives?”
“We do,” all of the apprentices responded.
“Then by the powers of Star clan I give you your warrior names. Sootpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Sootpath. Rainpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Rainsplash. Joypaw, from this moment you shall be known as Joylight. Fantapaw, from this moment you shall be known as Fantastream. Star clan honors you bravery and strength and we welcome all of you as full warriors of Believe clan.” Graystar swung his head to gaze at a couple of kits.. “Also Shimmer and Sparkle come forward.”
Shimmer and Sparkle did as they were told and came forward.
“Now Shimmer, do you promise to denfend and protect this clan, even at the last second of your life?”
“I do.” Shimmer mewed.
“Then by the powers of Star clan I give you your clan name. Shimmer, from this moment you shall be known as Shimmerfern. Sparkle, do promise to defend and protect this clan even at the very last second of your life?”
“I do.” Sparkle meowed.
“Then by the powers of Star clan I give you your clan name. Sparkle, from this moment you shall be known as Sparklebrook.”
All of the clan cats raised their voices to welcome the new warriors.
“Sootpath, Rainsplash, Joylight, Fantastream, Shimmerfern and Sparklebrook!” echoed off the ledges. Graystar waited for the cheering to die down before he continued.
“Shimmerfern you are new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills. I trust you to pass them on to your new apprentice, Larkpaw.” Shimmerfern went over to Larkpaw to twine tails with her.
"This meeting is finally over!" Graystar finished. The new warriors hurried to begin their vigil. As Graystar watched them go he thought, Believe Clan is growing, slowly but growing.
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Post by phantomstar57 on Aug 2, 2016 12:37:02 GMT -5
THE SURVIVORS by Spottail
PART ONE-CHAPS 6 -12
Chapter 6
Mossypaw woke up to see the rain lighten up.
"Oh my head. What happened here? I should see if anymore else is alive." Mossypaw slowly got up on shaky legs and looked around. She saw Hollowpaw help Pinepaw get up her feet, then she saw Starlingpaw help Whiskerpaw get up on his feet, and then she gasped when saw that everybody helped each other. "This is not normal for clan cats to help other cats from different clans."
All of sudden a star clan cat stood right next to her, Mossypaw just stared at her in awe.
"Hello, Mossypaw. My name is Softwing, and I'm here to tell you something. Shadow clan, Wind clan, and River clan is no more. The rest of you will group together to make a new clan, called Hope clan."
"But who will be Leader of this new clan?" Mossypaw's mouth dropped open,
"Don't worry about that.”Softwing just licked her cheek and whispered, “There is a cat on their way to be the leader of Hope clan." With that she vanished into a cloud of mist. Mossypaw looked out for the new cat. Finally a gray and white tom walked into the camp,
"Hello, my name is Stormstar, I'm the new leader for Hope clan. My first job is to make apprentices into warriors, kits into apprentices, and pick a new deputy,”he said before he jumped onto the tall boulder and mewed, "let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join beneath the tall boulder for a clan meeting!" All of the clan cats joined beneath the tall boulder and listened to their leader. "I, Stormstar, leader of Hope clan, call upon my warriors ancestors to look down on these 12 apprentices they have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code and I commend them as warriors in their turn. Mossypaw, Rushpaw, Troutpaw, Hollowpaw, Pinepaw, Whiskerpaw, Starlingpaw, Ferretpaw, Furzepaw, Boulderpaw, Larkpaw and Crouchpaw do promise uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend this clan even at the cost of your lives?"
"We do." Together all the apprentices replied. "Then by the powers of Star clan I give you your warrior names. Mossypaw from this moment you shall be known as Mossyfoot, Rushpaw from this moment you shall be known as Rushtail, Troutpaw from this moment you shall be known as Troutstream, Hollowpaw from this moment you shall be known as Hollowflight, Pinepaw from this moment you shall be known as Pinenose, Ferretpaw from this moment you shall be known as Ferretclaw, Starlingpaw from this moment you shall be known as Starlingwing, Whiskerpaw from this moment you shall be known as Whiskernose, Furzepaw from this moment you shall be known as Furzepelt, Boulderpaw from this moment you shall be known as Boulderfur, Larkpaw from this moment you shall be known as Larkswing and Crouchpaw from this moment you shall be known as Crouchfoot. Star clan honors your bravery and faith and we welcome you as full warriors of Hope clan.”
All of the clan raised their voices to welcome new warriors. "Mossyfoot, Rushtail, Troutstream, Hollowflight, Pinenose, Starlingwing, Ferretclaw, Whiskernose, Furzepelt, Boulderfur, Larkswing and Crouchfoot!"
Stormstar waited for whole clan to die down before he continued.
"Ivytail's, Kinkfur's Duskfur's and Mosspelt's kits have reached their ninth star they have had an adventurous kit hood, but I hope they have learned valuable lessons and I believe they are ready to become apprentices. Dewkit from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Dewpaw. Mossyfoot you are new warrior but you have wonderful killing skills and fighting skills, I trust you to pass them on to Dewpaw.” Mossyfoot went over to Dewpaw to twine tails with her.
Stormstar continued. “Mistkit from this day you will be known as Mistpaw. Willowshine I know I'm putting Mistpaw in safe paws, I pray that Star clan will her all strength and wisdom that she will need. Willowshine went over to Mistpaw to twine tails with her.”
“Sparrowkit from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Sparrowpaw.” Stormstar continued the ceremony. “Hollowflight you are a new warrior but you have wonderful killing skills and fighting skills, I trust you to pass them on to Sparrowpaw.” Hollowflight went over Sparrowpaw to twine tails with him.
“Stonekit from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Stonepaw.” Stormstar continued. “Boulderfur you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful killing skills and fighting skills, I trust you to pass all you learned to Stonepaw.” Boulderfur went over to Stonepaw to twine tails with him.
“Skykit, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Skypaw. Pinenose you are a new warrior but you have wonderful killing skills and fighting skills, I trust you to pass them on to Skypaw.” Pinenose went over to Skypaw to twine tails with her.
“Wildkit. from this day until receive your warrior name, will be known as Wildpaw. Pebblefoot you have not had an apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Wildpaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.” Pebblefoot went over to Wildpaw to twine tails with her.
“Pricklekit, from this day until you receive your warrior name you will be known as Pricklepaw. Petalfur you have not had an apprentice yet either, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Pricklepaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.” Petalfur went over to Pricklepaw to twine tails with her.”
“Volekit from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Volepaw.” Stormstar paused for breath, then looked at thenext mentor. “Sedgewhisker, you also have not had an apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Volepaw and help him to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.” Sedgewhisker went over to Volepaw to twine tails with him.”
“Leopardkit, from this day until you receive your warrior name you will be known as Leopardpaw. Applefur you have not had an apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Leopardpaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.” Applefur went over to Leopardpaw to twine tails with her.
“I said say these words hoping that Blackstar, Onestar, and Leopardstar hear me.” Stormstar’s voice gained strength. “Rushtail will be the new deputy of Hope clan, This meeting is Finally over."
The new warriors performed their vigil that night. The next day, Minnowtail, Whitetail and Shrewfoot birthed their kits. Stormstar hurried to the kitting place when he heard the news. He saw Rushtail talking to the Moms. When Rushtail finished talking, he ran over to Stormstar and reported what he learned.
"Hello, Stormstar. Minnowtail has named her kits Riverkit, Lilykit, Shellkit and Oakkit. Whitetail has named her kits Windkit, Thistlekit and Antkit, and Sherwfoot has named her kits Shadowkit Talonkit, Russetkit and Marshkit."
"Thank you, Rushtail.” Stormstar looked at him and smiled. “Now I should welcome them to the clan." He walked over to the moms and their kits and meowed, "Welcome to Hope clan kits."
After he said that he walked to his new den and fell asleep into his worst nightmare.
Chapter 7
Stormstar opened his eyes to see a shadowy forest around him, He looked around thinking "where am I? This isn't Star clan!"
"No, but there is a reason why you are here," a raspy voice replied,
"What's the reason?" Stormstar gulped. A tail tip touched his cheek.
"I know something that you don't." the unseen cat said. Something in the cat’s tone scared Stormstar.
"Ok, what?" Stormstar asked. then gasped as the cat started to show itself.
"Oh that your clan is on it's way." The apparition slowly appeared, eyes gleaming.
"They are?" Stormstar looked at her with wide eyes.
"Oh, yes, they are, Stormpaw. Your mom, your sisters, the whole group." Peppermintshade looked at him with a evil grin.
"My name is not Stormpaw, it's Stormstar!" Stormstar growled.
"Oh, Stormstar, I know that, but do they know that?" The red and white she-cat cackled with an evil laugh.
Stormstar woke up gasping, Mossyfoot heard him, and raced to his den. When she finally got there, Stormstar layon the floor shaking and his paws wrapped over his eyes.
"What happened to you?" Mossyfoot gasped.
"Bad dream," he mewed, lookingd up with wide dark blue eyes.
"Oh.” She meowed, and walked over to him, then sat down, “Well it's over now Stormstar."
"You’re right, Mossyfoot.” Stormstar looked into her bright green eyes and sighed. “I have to go to the warriors den and wake-up and Rushtail so he can do patrols."
“Ok.” Mossyfoot nodded.
"I'm coming." Stormstar sighed and yawned, He got up, along with Mossyfoot, and together they walked out of cave, their tails twined, Stormstar looked at her and smiled "Mossyfoot I'm glad you’re here with me, and when my clan does come, I'll just have to deal with it."
Chapter 8
Fantastream felt frozen by the time the vigil ended. Her sister Joylight looked at her and yawned.
"I know were all tired, but we should go to Lionblaze and see if we’re on any patrols, because as you can see Shimmerfern and Sparklebrook is out there already."
"You’re right, Joylight.” Fantastream nodded with a huge yawn. “We’re tired but there is stuff to be done first. Sootpath, Rainsplash, time to get up we might have stuff to do."
Her other sisters grumbled but followed. When they finally got to Lionblaze, he already gave out patrols.
"Ok, for one patrol, I want Foxleap, Icecloud, Ivypool, Blossomfall, Toadstep, Hazeltail, Sootpath, Rainsplash, Cloudtail and the apprentices. For the other patrol, I want Mousewhisker, Berrynose, Bumblestripe, Rosepetal, Shimmerfern, Sparklebrook, Joylight, Fantastream and Briarlight."
"What me?” Briarlight gasped. “First an apprentice and now this I'm finally being treated like a warrior!"
"Yes, you Briairlight.” Lionblaze replied ith a smile.“Foxleap you will lead your patrol and Mousewhisker you will lead your patrol. This meeting is finally over!"
Before the patrol left, two little kits ran over from the kitting place mewing,
"We want come! Can't we come?"
"No, you can't," Cinderheart admondished, walking over to Hollykit and Firekit.
“Why?" the kits wailed.
"Beacause you’re too young, but we will play a game with you guys," Dovewing answered.
Firekit and Hollykit looked at each other and mewed, "ok."
They shuffled back to kitting place, and Firekit saw Surprisekit and ran over to her.
"Hi,Surprisekit! Do you want to play a game with us?"
"No." Surprisekit answered, and looked at Firekit with her big green eyes. Before Firekit could say anything, Hollykit cuffed her in of the head.
"Come on, Firekit. I could have told you that she was going to say no. Just leave her alone and follow me. I’m going to play moss ball with Dovewing and Cinderheart."
Firekit glared at Surprisekit, and ran after Hollykit, Surprisekit sighed and walked toward the medicine cat den. When she got there Jayfeather greeted her.
"Oh, hello Surprisekit. Are you here to visit Wishkit?"
“Yes.” Surprisekit nodded.
"I thought so. She's right over there." Jayfeather sighed.
Surprisekit walked over to her sister very slowly, When she reached Wishkit, she sat down beside her.
"Hi, Wishkit. It's me, your sister Surprisekit. I wish you would wake-up. You been asleep for 11 days now!" Surprisekit wailed. Jayfeather heard her cry and walked toward her.
"Still no change?"
Surprisekit shook her head.
"I was afraid of that, Surprisekit, You see, Goldenseed and I have been talking and if she doesn't wake up tomorow were going to see Firestar and call it."
“Noooo!” Surprisekit ran out medicine cat den, crying, "Please don't take my sister away!"
Chapter 9
Stormstar walked into the warriors den to get Rushtail, Mossyfoot right behind him. When they stepped inside, Rushtail slept, curled up into a ball. Stormstar shook him a little bit to wake him up. Rushtail groaned and sat up.
"What did you do that for?"
"You’re deputy, and one of your jobs is to pick cats for patrols," Stormstar said with a scowl.
"Oh yeah that,” Rushtail sighed “Stormstar why did you pick me for deputy? I'm a new warrior, I had no apprentice and there were plenty of other older cats who would have loved to be deputy. Stormstar I don't think I can do it."
"Rushtail yes you can,” Stormstar put his tail on Rushtail's shoulders and mewed. “I believe in you. When the kits become nine stars, you will get one and where I came from, my clan is made of kitty pets and rouges. I'm still learning your code and I don't understand it, and since it changed I really don't understand it.” Stormstar took a deep breath. “Rushtail, yes, you are just a new warrior but you are so much more then that, and I really see you as the leader of Hope clan."
"You really do?" Rushtail looked at Stormstar with wide eyes.
"Yes, I really do." Stormstar smiled. Rushtail said nothing after that. and ran out into the clearing. Mossyfoot walked up to Stormstar.
"You are a really good storyteller, Stormstar."
Stormstar looked at Mossyfoot and shook his head.
"That wasn't a story, Mossyfoot. Everything I said was true, and the clan I said I was from is very real and is on there way here, to the new clans."
Chapter 10
When Surprisekit woke, she saw the sunrise, and she sighed.
"Today is the I might say goodbye to my sister, Wishkit."
Meanwhile in medicine cat den, Jayfeather and Goldenseed sorted herbs when Ferncloud walked in. Goldenseed stared in shock when Ferncloud walked in.
"Hello, Ferncloud. What are you doing here?" Goldenseed stammered out the question.
"I'm here to talk to Jayfeather about Wishkit." Ferncloud answered.
"Ok, Ferncloud what about Wishkit?" Jayfeather asked.
"I think you should wait a little bit longer before you tell Firestar. Please, Jayfeather, I have lost many kits. This is my last litter. I don't want to lose her," Ferncloud wailed.
"Ferncloud no mom wants to lose their kits, Jayfeather replied, his voice soft with sympathy. “But sometimes. . ."
“Water,” a small mew interrupted. "I need some water and my sister."
"Was that Wishkit?" Goldenseed asked, eyes wide with astonishment.
Ferncloud eyes brightened and she ran toward her kit. When she saw her Ferncloud cried tears of joy.
"My kit, my kit is alive, thank star clan!"
"What's wrong, Ferncloud?"Jayfeather asked, hurrying over to Ferncloud.
"Nothing is wrong, Wishkit is wake and alive." Ferncloud answered, joy in her eyes. Jayfeather gasped, and examined Wishkit, The kit twitched her tail, and opened her eyes.
"Well, hello Wishkit! How are you feeling?" Jayfeather asked.Wishkit looked up at Jayfeather with her big bright sky blue eyes.
"My mouth feels dry.” Wihkit squeaked, her voice gaining strength. “Could you fetch me some water please? I want to see my sister!”
"Of course Wishkit,” Jayfeather turned, “Goldenseed, could you get Wishkit some water and find Surprisekit?"
"Yes, Jayfeather.” Goldenseed nodded. “I would love to."
Goldenseed ran out of the den to get what Wishkit wanted. Surprisekit walked out of the kitting place and saw Goldenseed holding a wad of moss between her teeth, Confused, Surprisekit ran over to Goldenseed.
"What are you doing with that moss?" she asked.
Goldenseed almost dropped her moss when saw Surprisekit,
"Oh hello Surprisekit. I was hoping to see you would you please follow me?"
"Sure, but why?" Surprisekit blinked.
"You'll see." Goldenseed smiled. Surprisekit followed her to the medicine cat den, When she got there she bounced on her paws with joy.
“Wishkit! You’re awake!” Surprisekit squealed.
"Yes, she's finally wake." Jayfeather confirmed. "But I'm afraid that she can't come back to the kitting place yet."
"Why?" Surprisekit asked.
"Because she still has to recover from her coma," Jayfeather answered.
"So you’re telling me that Wishkit has stay here longer?" Surprisekit gasped.
"Yes, I'm afraid so Surprisekit." Jayfeather said, his expression soft.
"Why are you doing this to me?” Surprisekit looked up and wailed mournfully.”Was I not supposed to have a sister?"
Chapter 11
Rushtail stood on top of the tall boulder, choosing cats for patrols,
"Ok, for one patrol I want Troutstream, Furzepelt, Pinenose, Mossyfoot, Hollowflight, Starlingwing, Ferretclaw, Whiskernose and all of the apprentices. For the other patrol, I want Boulderfur, Crouchleap, Larksong, Pebblefoot, Petalfur, Beetlewhisker , Grasspelt, Sedgewhisker, Toadfoot, Applefur, and Smokefoot. Troutstream you will lead your patrol and Boulderfur you will lead your patrol,” he finished, and each patrol went their separate ways.The patrols went to check out the borders, while Troutstream's patrol hunted.
"Fox!" Dewpaw yelled. Mossyfoot ran toward her apprentice, and jumped in front of her.Troutstream saw the fox.
“Attack! Troutstream yowled. Pinenose jumped onto fox’s back and dug her claws in deep, the fox yelped in pain, but didn't give up. While cats fought, Sparrowpaw walked away and decided to explore, unaware that another fox smelled him, and followed his trail. Sparrowpaw gasped as the fox ran straight toward him, Sparrowpaw tried to move, but fear froze him in place. The fox licked it lips, Sparrowpaw thought he was going to die, until a reddish she-cat came out of nowhere and attacked, until it finally raced far away. Sparrowpaw looked up at the mystery cat.
"thank you, you saved my life," he mewed. The she-cat licked her paw, and pulled it across her face.
"You’re welcome,” she meowed. “A young cat like you shouldn't be out here alone it's dangerous. I would know I'm a rouge cat who's a mom with five kits of my own. Oh by the way my name is Candy Cane. What's your name?"
“Uh.” Sparrowpaw cleared his throat. "My name is Sparrowpaw apprentice of Hope Clan, and I'm not alone. I'm with my mentor. I just kind of wondered off. You know you would a lot safer if you were in a clan, with you like to join Hope Clan?"
“Hmm.” Candy Cane thought about it, and replied. "Yes, I think you’re right. I would safer in your clan. Many foxes and badgers have tried to eat my kits. Hold on! I need to get them. Can you wait for me?"
“Yes.” Sparrowpaw nodded "I'll wait for you."
Candy Cane smiled at him and ran toward a small bush, Sparrowpaw waited for a few seconds then saw her with five very young kits.
"Ok I'm ready." she panted. Sparrowpaw nodded and ran back to the patrol, Hollowflight saw him and scowled.
"Where have you been, we have looking all over for you!" Hollowflight meowed sternly.
“I'm very sorry Hollowflight,” Sparrowpaw looked down at his paws."I wandered off without thinking and came face to face with another fox. Before fox could eat me this cat came out of nowhere and saved me."
Hollowflight's anger faded and he looked at Candy Cane and nodded
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"Thank you for saving my apprentice." Candy Cane meowed. "It was nothing, I do it all the time to protect my kits."
"She's joining the clan too, her name is Candy Cane, and she has five kits." Sparrowpaw added.
"Well then, we should head back home so Candy Cane and her kits can get their clan names." Troutstream meowed. The others nodded and all hurried back toward the clan, Stormstar saw them.
"Back so soon?" Stormstar asked, eyeing the newcomer and the kits.
"Yes, Stormstar.” Troutstream nodded. “During the hunting a fox came out nowhere so we attacked it. Then Sparrowpaw decided to wonder off and saw another fox that almost killed him, then a hero cat came and saved him. Now she's here with her kits to get their clan names, The hero cats name is Candy Cane. I don't the name of kits. Sparrowpaw, do you know?"
Sparrowpaw shook his head.
"I tell you the names of my kits,” Candy Cane spokeup. “Mint, Stripe, Candy, Stick and Peppermint."
Stormstar gasped at the name Peppermint. The little kit saw him gasp.
"What's wrong?" the kit asked.
"I know a evil cat named Peppermintshade,” Stormstar meowed, his forehead furrowing into a frown. “When you’re old enough to become a apprentice,if I make you warrior apprentice, she'll try to get you on her evil side."
"I told a cat that came to me in a dream that I had to become a medicine cat, so Mistcloud would be my mentor." The little kit looked at him with confidence.
"That's great news, now,” Stormstar sighed in relief, “I can start the meeting." Stormstar jumped onto the tall boulder and said "Candy Cane do promise to protect and defend this clan, even at the cost of your life?"
"I do." Candy Cane mewed.
"Then by the powers of Star clan I give you your clan name.Candy Cane, from now on the cats shall know as Candycaneheart.” Stormstar turned to the kits who gazed back wide-eyed. “Mint, Candy, Stripe, Stick, and Peppermint, do you promise to protect and defend this clan, even at the cost of your life?"
"We do," the little kits mewed with excitement.
"Then by powers of Star clan, I give you your clan names. Mint, Candy, Stripe, Stick and Peppermint, from now on you shall now be known as Mintkit, Candykit, Stripekit, Stickkit, and Peppermintkit. This meeting is finally over!" Stormstar leaped down and welcomed her and the kits into the clan. Candycaneheart smiled, as the cats called out her new name. She already felt safer, and knew her kits did, too.
Chapter 12
A few stars pasted after the battle, and Firekit jumped up and down, ready to be made an apprentice. All of the kit sat waiting, already clean and very excited. Graystar jumped onto the high ledge, and said "let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join me benath the high ledge for a clan meeting!"
Wishkit poked her head out as all the cats joined together under the high ledge, Surprisekit saw her sister before she said anything.
"Make me proud," Wishkit whispered. Surprisekit nodded and listened to Graystar.
"I, Graystar, leader of Believe Clan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these 15 apprentices, They have trained hard to understand the ways of noble code and I commend them warriors in their return. Molepaw, Cherrypaw, Ashpaw, Cavepaw, Fallenpaw, Silverpaw, Featherpaw, Stormpaw, Flamepaw, Swooppaw, Squirrelpaw, Leafpaw, Spottedpaw, Larkpaw and Pinepaw. do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend this clan, even at the cost of your life?"
Together all the apprentices said, "we do."
"Then by the powers of Star clan I give you your warrior names, Molepaw from this moment you shall be known as Molefrost,
"I'm named after my mom." Molefrost mumbled.
“Cherrypaw, from this moment you shall be known as Cherryblaze.” Graystar continued his appointments. “Ashpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Ashdust, Cavepaw from this moment you shall be known as Caveshadow, Fallenpaw from this moment you shall be known as Fallenleaf, Silverpaw from this moment you shall be known as Silvermist, Featherpaw from this moment you shall be known as Featherstream, Stormpaw from this moment you shall be known as Stormpelt, Flamepaw from this moment you shall be known as Flamelight, Swooppaw from this moment you shall be known as Swoopfall, Squirrelpaw from this moment you shall be known as Squirrelfire, Leafpaw from this moment you shall be known as Leafstorm,
I’m named after mom. Leafstorm thought.
"Spottedpaw" Graystarsaid. From moment you shall be known as Spottedpool, Larkpaw from this moment you shall be know as Larkfur.”
“I'm named after dad." Larkfur said to himself. Graystar glanced at the young warrior, but did nor stop is ceremony. “Pinepaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Pinecone. Star clan honors your bravery and faith and we welcome you as full warriors of Believe Clan."
All the clan cats raised their voices to welcome the new warriors. "Molefrost, Cherryblaze, Ashdust, Caveshadow, Fallenleaf, Silvermist, Featherstream, Stormpelt, Flamelight, Swoopfall, Squirrelfire, Leafstorm, Spottedpool, Larkfur and Pinecone!" They meowed until their throats burned.
Graystar waited for the clan’s reaction to die down before he continued. "Ferncloud's, Cinderheart's, Brightheart's and Dovewing's kits have reached their ninth star. They have had an adventurous kithood, but I hope they have learned valuable lessons and I believe they are ready to become apprentices.” Graystar’s eyes crinkled in an approving smile. “Surprisekit, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Surprisepaw. Sparklebrook you have not had an apprentice yet, but trust you to pass all you learned to Surprisepaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan be proud of.”Sparklebrook went over to Surprisepaw to twine tails with her.
“Hollykit,” Graystar continued. “From this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Hollypaw. Fantastream, you have not had an apprentice yet either, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Hollypaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.” Fantastream went over to Hollypaw to twine tails with her.
“Honeykit,” Graystar went on. “From this day until you receive you warrior name, you will be known as Honeypaw. Joylight you also not had an apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Honeypaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.” Joylight hurried over to Honeypaw to twine tails with her.
“Poppykit,” Graystar leveled his gaze on her. “From this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Poppypaw. Rainsplash you have not had an apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Poppypaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of” Rainsplash trotted over to Poppypaw to twine tails with her.
“Swiftkit,” Graystar took a breath. “From this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Swiftpaw. Sootpath, you have not had an apprentice yet either, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Swiftpaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.” Sootpath ran over to Swiftpaw to twine tails with her.
“Princesskit.” Graystar shifted his feet. “From this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Princesspaw. Cherryblaze you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Princesspaw.” Cherryblaze scurried over to Princesspaw to twine tails with her.
“Believekit.” Graystar cleared his tiring voice. “From this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Believepaw. Flamelight you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Believepaw.” Flamelight shuffled over to Believepaw to twine tails with her.
“Thunderkit,” Graystar meowed. “From this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Thunderpaw. Molefrost you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you pass them on to Thunderpaw.” Molefrost rushed over to Thunderpaw to twine tails with him.
“Tigerkit,” Graystar said. “Trom this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Tigerpaw. Pinecone, you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Tigerpaw.” Pinecone walked over to Tigerpaw to twine tails with him.
“Whitekit.” Graystar took another deep breath, then continued. “From this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Whitepaw. Silvermist you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Whitepaw.” Silvermist scampered over to Whitepaw to twine tails with her.
“Birchkit.”Graystar shifted his paws. “From this day until you receive you warrior name, you will be known as Brichpaw. Stormpelt you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Birchpaw.” Stormpelt sauntered over to Birchpaw to twine tails with him.
“Peacekit, Graystar meowed in a soft voice. “From this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Peacepaw. Larkfur you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Peacepaw.” Larkfur went over to Peacepaw to twine tails with her.
“Ripplekit.” Graystar nodded at the kit. “From this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Ripplepaw. Ashdust you are a new warrior, but you have a wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Ripplepaw. Ashdust ran over to Ripplepaw to twine tails with him.
“Firekit,” Graystar said, his voice tired. “From this day until you recive your warrior name, you will be known as Firepaw. Spottedpool you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Firepaw.” Spottedpool went over to Firepaw to twine tails with her.
Congrats to all!” Graystar meowed, relief in his scratchy voice. “This meeting is finally over!" That night, the new warriors performed their vigil, during which the clan heard very loud cries. Jayfeather ran to kitting place while Goldenseed went to get Graystar. When Goldenseed reached Graystar, he rested, almost asleep, weary from the long ceremony, but he woke up when he heard Goldenseed come in. Graystar opened his mouth to speak, but nothing came out.
"Someone’s kitting,” Goldenseed whispered. “ButI don't know who."
“Lead on.” Graystar replied, his voice gravelly, and followed Goldenseed to the kitting place. In the in kitting place Brairlight and Ivypool already birthed their kits. Briarlight had five kits four alive and one dead, who Briarlight named Apprenticekit. Ivypool also had five kits four alive and one dying, who Ivypool gave to Briarlight secretly when Jayfeather wasn't looking. When Graystar finally got to the kitting place, Lionblaze ran over to him and told the news.
"Briarlight had six kits, five alive one dead, who she has named Apprenticekit. The barely living kit is Fadingkit. She's the kit who Ivypool gave away. Briarlight named her Fadingkit because she was fading away. Nightkit, Moonkit, Forgottenkit and Hopekit all she-cats. Ivypool had four kits all alive and their names are Seedkit, Lilykit, Stripedkit and Christmastreekit. Again all she-cats."
"Thank you, Lionblaze,” Graystar smiled. “I will go see them." Graystar walked over to the kits and meowed "welcome to Believe Clan kits." Then he looked at Briarlight and Ivypool, then he thought, who are their mates?
“Briarlight’s mate is Toadstep and Ivypool’s mate is Bumblestripe.” A soft voice whispered in his ear, then went away.
“Thanks for telling me, Star Clan.” Graystar glanced skyward with a smile.
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Post by phantomstar57 on Aug 2, 2016 12:39:07 GMT -5
THE SURVIVORS by Spottail
PART ONE- CHAPS 13-19
Chapter 13
A few stars past after the battle, Shadowkit jumped up and down, looking forward to becoming an apprentice. Like the Believe Clan kits, they were clean and excited. Stormstar jumped on the tall boulder and yowled, "let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join me beneath the tall boulder for a clan meeting!"
All clan cats joined beneath the tall boulder and listened to their leader.
"I, Stormstar, leader of Hope Clan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these eight apprentices. They trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code and I commend them warriors in their turn. Skypaw, Wildpaw, Stonepaw, Pricklepaw, Volepaw, Leopardpaw, Sparrowpaw and Dewpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend this clan even at the cost of your life?"
Together all of the apprentices said "we do."
"Then by the powers of Star clan I give your warrior names. Skypaw from this moment, you shall be known as Skylight, Wildpaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Wildshine, Stonepaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Stonepelt”
"I'm named after my mom." Stonepelt thought, as the Clan Leader continued.“Pricklepaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Prickleheart. Volepaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Volestep, Leopardpaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Leopardtail, Sparrowpaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Sparrowfur.”
"I'm named after my mom." Sparrowfur thought, as Stormstar went on with the ceremony.
“Dewpaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Dewfrost, Star clan honors your bravery and faith and welcome you as full warriors of Hope Clan!"
All clan cats raised voices to welcome the new warriors. “Skylight, Wildshine, Stonepelt, Prickleheart, Volestep, Leopardtail, Sparrowfur and Dewfrost!”
Stormstar waited for clan’s cheering to die down before he continued.
“Whitetail's, Minnowtail's, Candycaneheart’s and Shrewfoot's kits have reached their ninth star, They have had an adventurous kithood, but I hope they have learned valuable lessons, and I believe they are ready to become apprentices. Windkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Windpaw. Skylight, you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Windpaw.”
Skylight went over to Windpaw, and twined tails with her,
“Thistlekit, from this day until you receive your warrior name,” Stormstar continued. ‘You will be known as Thistlepaw. Wildshine, you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Thistlepaw.”
Wildshine hurried over to Thistlepaw and twisted tails with her.
“Antkit from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Antpaw,” Stormstar said, nodding at the new apprentices. “Stonepelt, you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Antpaw.”
Stonepelt walked over to Antpaw and twines tails with him. Stormstar’s voice continued to roll out over the camp.
“Riverkit, from this until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Riverpaw. Sparrowfur you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills. I trust you to pass them on to Riverpaw.” Sparrowfur went over to Riverpaw to twine tails with him.
“Lilykit from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Lilypaw.” Stormstar’s gaze fell on the new apprentice. “Candycaneheart, you have not had an apprentice yet, but I trust to pass all you learned to Lilypaw and help her to become a warrior that clan can be proud of.” Candycaneheart trotted over to Lilypaw and wrapped tails with her.
“Shellkit,” Stormstar continued. “From this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Shellpaw. Dewfrost, you are new warrior, but have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills which I trust you to pass them on to Shellpaw.” Dewfrost walked over to Shellpaw and twined tails with him.
“Oakkit,” Stormstar paused for breath, then went on. “From this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Oakpaw. Shrewfoot you have not had an apprentice yet either, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Oakpaw and help him to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.” Shrewfoot ran over to Oakpaw to twine tails with him.
“Shadowkit,” Stormstar continued. “From this day until you receive your warrior name you will be known as Shadowpaw. Prickleheart you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Shadowpaw.” Prickleheart went over to Shadowpaw and twined tails with her.
“Talonkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Talonpaw.” Stormstar said. “Volestep you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Talonpaw.” Volestep went over to Talonpaw and wrapped tails with him.
“Russetkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Russetpaw.” Stormstar meowed. “Leopardtail you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Russetpaw.” Leopardtail went over to Russetpaw to twine tails with her.
“Marshkit, from his day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Marshpaw. Whitetail you have not had an apprentice for while, but I trust you to pass all you learned in the past to Marshpaw.” Stormstar announced. Whitetail went over to Marshpaw to twine tails with him.
“Peppermintkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Peppermintpaw. Stormstar said, his voice tiring. “Candykit, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Candypaw. Rushtail you also not had an apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Candypaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.” Rushtail went over to Candypaw to twine tails with her. Stormstar looked at Rushtail and whispered "I told you that you would get an apprentice and I kept my promise."
Rushtail nodded a thank you and sat back down, Stormstar waved his tail in a you’re welcome and then continued the ceremony.
“Mintkit. from this day, until receive your warrior name, you will be known as Mintpaw. Pinenose you have not had an apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Mintpaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.” Pinenose went over to Mintpaw to twine tails with her.
Stripekit.” Stormstar cleared his throat. “From this day, until you receive your warrior name you will be known as Stripepaw. Larksong you have not had an apprentice yet either, but I trust you to pass them on to Stripepaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.” Larksong walked over to Stripepaw and wrapped tails with her.
Stickkit from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Stickpaw.” Stormstar shifted his weight. “Crouchleap, you also not had an apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass them on to Stickpaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.” Crouchleap went over to Stickpaw to twine tails with her before Stormstar continued with the long ceremony. Willowshine stepped forward, and Stormstar nodded.
"I have something to say. Mistpaw please come forward." Mistpaw did what Willowshine said and came forward. Willowshine’s voice rose with pride.
"Now I, Willowshine, Medicine cat of Hope Clan call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice she had trained hard to the ways of a medicine cat and with your help she will serve her clan for many stars. Mistpaw, do promise to uphold the ways of a medicine cat, to stand apart from rivalry between clan and clan and to protect all cats equally even at the cost of your life?”
"I do." Mistpaw said very proudly.
“Then, by powers of Star clan, I give you your true name is a medicine cat, Mistpaw, from this moment you will be known as Mistcloud. Star clan honors your courage and your faith and I welcome you as a full medicine cat of Hope Clan!" Stormstar’s eyes crinkled in a feline smile. “Mistcloud, I know I'm putting Peppermintpaw in safe paws, I pray that Star clan gives her all the strength and wisdom that she will need.”
Mistcloud went over to Peppermintpaw to twine tails.
“This meeting is finally over!" Stormstar concluded the meeting.
As the day progressed, the new warriors peformed their vigil, during which, the clan heard a very loud cry. Willowshine ran toward the kitting place, while Mistcloud and Peppermintpaw ran to Stormstar. When the two cats got in there he slept, but woke up when he heard them come in.
"Kitting." they whispered, before Stormstar said a word. Stormstar nodded, and followed them. By time the three got to the kitting place Minnowtail already birthed her kits.
"Minnowtail has had seven healthy kits who she has named Silverkit, Splashkit, Copperkit, Nettlekit, Nipkit, Waddlekit and Poppykit,” Rushtail told him. “Six she-cats, and one tom."
“Thank you for telling me that Rushtail.” Stormstar smiled, and looked down on the new kits. "Welcome to Hope clan kits."
He looked Minnowtail, and wondered, "how did Minnowtail have kits so soon?"
"MARSHMELLOW I THOUGHT I WOULD NEVER SEE YOU AGAIN!"
Candycaneheart’s yell interrupted Stormstar’s thoughts. Stormstar walked over toward them looked at Candycaneheart, and a strange purple pelted she-cat.
"Who is Marshmallow?" he asked. Candycaneheart just looked at him and blinked.
"Marshmallow is my sister, and it's great to see her again. but I don't know why she is purple." Marshmallow just looked down at her paws and mewed "I was hiding in a blueberry bush, so foxes and badgers won't find me. and the blueberries dyed my fur, I tried to get out but it won't come out of my fur no matter how hard I try. and now my fur is. . ."
"A pretty color." Candycaneheart finished.
"Yes, it is.” Stormstar nodded. “Now would you like to join Hope clan and be with your long lost sister?"
"Well guess it is a nice color,”Marshmallow sighed. “Yes, I would love that."
"Well then, let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join me beneath the tall boulder for a clan meeting!" Stormstar yowled.
All cats joined beneath the tall boulder and listened to their leader, woken up by Candycaneheart’s yell.
“Marshmallow, do you promise to protect and to defend this clan, even at the cost of your life?”
"I do." Marshmallow said.
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"Then by powers of Star clan I give you your clan name. Marshmallow, from this moment, you shall be known as Marshmallowbrook."
All the cats raised their voices to welcome their new clan mate.
"Marshmallowbrook, Marshmallowbrook, Marshmallowbrook!"
"Welcome top the Clan, Marshmellowbrook! This meeting is over!" Stormstar said and jumped down from the rock.
Marshmallowbrook didn't know what to do next,. Sparrowfur tiptoed up to her.
"You’re supposed to sit vigil now," he whispered.
"So, that's what you guys were doing,” Marshmallowbrook murmured. “Can Candycane come with me?"
"You mean Candycaneheart?” Sparrowfur walked a little closer and mewed, “Yes she's due one for one sense she became Candycaneheart, but she couldn't because of her kits and since her kits are apprentices now she can."
"Yay!" Marshmallowbrook’s eyes sparkled. “Oh and by the way, where's Jesus, your mate?"
“He died.” Candycaneheart just looked down at her paws "When the kits turned one star old."
“I'm sorry Candycaneheart.” Marshmallowbrook’s eyes went wide. "Well, we should get to that vigil."
"Yes we should, now follow me." Sparrowfur nodded. As the two cats followed Sparrowfur, Stormstar watched them go, and thought, Hope Clan is growing, slowly, but growing.
Chapter 14
When the vigil ended, Cherryblaze felt frozen and chilled to the bone, but also very excited.
"The party is tonight, and I’m going as a new warrior!" she murmured.
Lionblaze walked over to them, and meowed, "your vigil is now over."
Cherryblaze sighed and poked Molefrost in shoulder, Molefrost looked over his shoulder.
"What did you do that for?" he hissed.
"Do you know what today is?" Cherryblaze asked.
"Hummm.” Molefrost thought about it, “It's Sunday, December 18, 2009."
"Wow, he's good." Spottedpool said, and looked at her sisters. Cherryblaze just sighed.
"Yes it is, Molefrost, but something special is happening today."
"There is?" Molefrost just looked at her
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Hollypaw poked her head out of the apprentices and mewed "Christmas!"
Fantastream looked at her apprentice as she walked out of the warrior's den, and shook her head.
"No, Hollypaw Christmas is in a week, and Christmas Eve is in six days." Fantastream said.
"How do you know those two leg things?" Cinderheart asked, after exiting the warrior's den and hearing the conversation.
.”If you listened to Fantastream's stories and experiences, you'd know,too.Most of the Clan understands these things now." Cherryblaze scowled.
"I've been busy with patrols, so have not heard much of Fantastream's stories." Cinderheart glanced at Fantastream. "We should sit and talk sometime. I'd like to learn about these things, too."
"I'd like that," Fantastream mewed.
“Hollypaw and Molefrost, how could you forget that today is the party?" Cherryblaze interrupted.
"The party is today!” Molefrost gasped. “Oh, Cherryblaze I'm so sorry I forgot."
"That's ok, Molefrost,” Cherryblaze said. “We’d better go get our apprentices and give them a little training before we go."
"You’re right, Cherryblaze. Let's go!" Molefrost meowed.
Meanwhile, in the kitting place, Nightkit pacedin her den, She looked her mom.
"Can't I go out and explore the camp?"
"No.” Briarlight shook her head. “You have to wait for your sisters."
Nightkit opened her mouth to wail, when Fadingkit opened her blue eyes, Nightkit gasped, and asked her mom again.
"Can me and Fadingkit go exploring now?"
"Yes,” Briarlight capitulated. “Nightkit, you and Fadingkit can go exploring now."
"Yes!” Nightkit's eyes glowed. “Come on Fadingkit."
They took a few steps, when Moonkit, Forgottenkit and Hopekit opened their eyes too.
"Now you can really go out and explore." Brairlight smiled. All the kits jumped for joy and ran out, where Firepaw waited for them.
"Hello kits. I'm here to give you your tour. Let's see, we’ll start with the Warriors den."
The kits followed Firepaw, very exited. They stopped when they came to a very large den. Firepaw stood in front of it.
"this is the warriors den,” she explained and poked her head in. "Good, there's no cats inside." Firepaw looked at them and cleared her throat. "The coast is clear so can go In but don't make mess."
The kits nodded, and went into the den. A few minutes later they came out, ready to go to the next place.
"We went inside and didn't make a mess. We played a game and guessed witch cat went with which nest. It was fun, but now we’re ready for our next place."
"Ok,” Firepaw looked them with a smile on her face. “Then lets go! Now how about the apprentices den and I'll show you the inside."
The kits nodded and followed her, and they stopped when they got to a little bit smaller den.
"Ok, this is the apprentices den, let's go inside." Firepaw said.
The kits slowly followed her inside, Firepaw showed them all the nests. The kits liked Firepaw's nest the best. After Firepaw showed them the nests they hurried out and went to the Leader's den.
“Can we see insdide?” Nightkit asked.
"Ok, we can look inside but only for a second," Firepaw mewed. The kits nodded and followed her in, they quickly looked around and came out.
"Ok, guys your tour is done. I have to go train with Spottedpool," Firepaw said.
"What about the medicine cats den?" Fadingkit asked.
"You want to go in there because. . .?" Moonkit looked at her liked she had three heads.
"I think I want to become one when I grow up." Fadingkit answered her sister.
"I thought that you were going to warrior with us," Forgottenkit hissed.
"Sorry guys." Fadingkit shook her head.
"That's ok, Fadingkit. You don't have to be." Hopekit looked at her with a smile.
"Thanks, Hopekit." Fadingkit looked at her with a yawn.
"I'll ask Jayfeather or Goldenseed tomorrow." Firepaw looked over her shoulder. With that, she ran out of the camp toward Spottedpool to go train.
Later that day Graystar jumped onto the High Ledge.
"It time to go to the party and I pick Cherryblaze, Molefrost, Caveshadow, Ashdust, Fallenleaf, Silvermist, Featherstream, Stormpelt, Flamelight, Swoopfall, Spottedpool, Squirrelfire, Leafstorm, Pinecone, Larkfur, Fantastream, Sootpath, Rainsplash, Joylight, Sparklebrook, Shimmerfern, Surprisepaw, Hollypaw, Honeypaw, Poppypaw, Princesspaw, Swiftpaw, Believepaw, Thunderpaw, Tigerpaw, Whitepaw, Birchpaw, Peacepaw, Ripplepaw, Firepaw, Jayfeather and Goldenseed. Let's go!"
All Believe Clan cats left the camp, and crossed the tree bridge to get to the party. When they got there they saw for the first time, they arrived first.
Chapter 15
A few seconds later Hope Clan arrived. Graystar jumped on a branch to start the party. Stormstar leaped up after him and spoke first.
"I'm Stormstar, the leader of Hope Clan, and my deputy is Rushtail. Our medicine cat is Willowshine. Well, first of all as you can see River Clan, Shadow Clan and Wind Clan are no more. We are now Hope Clan, and we a lot of new warriors Mossyfoot, Troutstream, Hollowflight, Furzepelt, Pinenose, Ferretclaw, Starlingwing, Whiskernose, Boulderfur, Crouchleap, Larksong, Skylight, Wildshine, Stonepelt, Prickleheart, Volestep, Leopardtail, Sparrowfur, Dewfrost, Candycaneheart and Marshmallowbrook. We also have some new apprentices Windpaw, Thistlepaw, Antpaw, Riverpaw, Lilypaw, Shellpaw, Oakpaw, Shadowpaw, Talonpaw, Russetpaw, and Marshpaw, we also some new kits Silverkit, Splashkit, Copperkit, Nettlekit, Waddlekit, Nipkit and Poppykit.”
Before Graystar said a word, Willowshine spoke up.
"Mistpaw has gotten her full medicine cat name she is now Mistcloud." Willowshine announced, then nodded to Graystar.
"We are not Thunder Clan anymore,” Graystar stated. “We are Believe Clan, and we lost a ton of cats in the battle. Sorreltail, Brackenfur, Dustpelt, Thornclaw, Spiderleg, Birchfall, Whitewing, Sandstorm, Daisy, Poppyfrost, Mousefur, Purdy, Sol, Hollyleaf, Brambleclaw, Mille and Firestar. but we are going strong with some new warriors including the rest of Sorreltail's litter, Squirrelflight's lost kits and Brook's and Stormfur's kits. Cherryblaze, Molefrost, Caveshadow, Ashdust, Fallenleaf, Flamelight, Swoopfall, Squirrelfire, Leafstorm, Spottedpool, Silvermist, Featherstream, Stormpelt, Pinecone, Larkfur, Fantastream, Sootpath, Rainsplash, Joylight, Shimmerfern, and Sparklebrook. We also have some new apprentices; Surprisepaw, Hollypaw, Honeypaw, Poppypaw, Swiftpaw, Princesspaw, Believepaw, Thunderpaw, Tigerpaw, Whitepaw, Birchpaw, Ripplepaw, Peacepaw and Firepaw. We also have some new kits, Fadingkit, Nightkit, Moonkit, Forgottenkit, Hopekit, Seedkit, Lilykit, Stripedkit and Christmastreekit. We also had a kit that died and one that's recovering from sickness. Apprenticekit and Wishkit soon to be Wishpaw, is what I'm told from Goldenseed, one of our medicine cats. The other one is Jayfeather who can finally see. I'm Graystar, leader of Believe Clan and my deputy is Lionblaze.”
“Our other alive cats are Sedgewhisker, Pebblefoot, Swallowtail, Bettlewhisker, Grasspelt, Petalfur, Toadfoot, Applefur, Smokefoot, Whitetail Shrewfoot and Minnowtail.” Stormstar spoke up. “Also Troutstream’s hunting patrol found a fox and while they were Sparrowfur was Sparrowpaw then went exploring and found another fox. Candycaneheart is a hero cat, and saved Sparrowpaw from the fox. She was a rouge cat, but we let her join because she saved Sparrowpaw. And when she came she had five kits who now apprentices. Candypaw, Stickpaw, Stripepaw, Mintpaw and Peppermintpaw who is Mistcloud’s apprentice and Marshmallowbrook is Candycaneheart’s long lost sister, her fur is purple because was hiding in a blueberry bush to be safe from danger.” Stormstar finished.
“Our other alive cats are Foxleap, Icecloud, Bumblestripe, Blossomfall, Cloudtail, Rosepetal, Toadstep, Berrynose, Mousewhisker, Hazeltail, Cinderheart, Brightheart, Dovewing, Ferncloud, Briarlight who can finally walk again, and Ivypool can hear long distance again.” Graystar added, jumping from his branch, and walked over to Stormstar.
“Thanks for telling that and know that was hard, but that was something we did need to know.” Stormstar mewed.
“You’re welcome, and, yes, that was hard, but, I also knew that was something that Hope Clan needed to know.” Graystar looked at him.
“Thank you,” Stormstar purred.
“Chrsitmastree?” someone asked. “What kind of name is that?”
“Fantastream,” Stormstar looked down at the young she-cat. “Please explain?”
“I had a wild adventure that took me in two-leg dens.” Fantastream’s eyes shone with excoitment. “I learned of a special day they call Christnmas. I don’t understand it completely, but I did learn the two-leg way of telling the passage of time. They use months instead of moons and December is when this Christmas occurs. I learned what candy canes and peppermints are, delicious treats special to their celebration. A Chrsitmas tree is a tree they bring inside and decorate with shining lights and other sparkling stuff. It was one of the things I loved, and when I returned I told everyone about it. Many started naming their kits after these things and a few new cats joining us had similar names already.”
“Tell us more!” another cried out.
Sure.” Fantastream looked up at Stormstar and Graystar. They both nodded. Fantastream settled in and told of her experiences, and all the cats listened with rapt attention. She finished her long explanation and many cats asked for other information. She answered every question, then turned to the leeaders. “Will we celebrate Christmas?”
“I don’t know,” Graystar answered his expression thoughtful. “I don’t see why not.”
After more talk and mingling, Graystar stood up and yowled. “The moon goes down! This party is now over!”
Everyone waved their tails good bye and joined their clans. Meanwhile Willowshine walked over to Jayfeather.
“I can’t believe you can finally see. How did it happen?” Willowshine asked. Jayfeather took a deep breath.
“During the huge battle, I was talking to Lionblaze and Dovewing. When they left, I was so mad that I couldn’t join them, and wished that I could see. Spottedleaf heard me and made my wish come true,” he explained.
“Wow, that’s just amazing Jayfeather, I’m so happy for you,” Willowshine meowed.
“Thank you Willowshine,” Jayfeather whispered.
“Your welcome Jayfeather.” Willowshine said before she ran across the trunk after her clan.
Chapter 16
When Believe Clan got home Wishkit ran out of the medicine cat den. Surprisepaw looked at her.
"What's wrong?" Surprisepaw asked. Wishkit looked at her sister like she had three heads.
"Nothing is wrong, Surprisepaw,” Wishkit meowed. “I have some good news I'm in the clear. I can become an apprentice now. We can be together again."
"Wishkit! That's wonderful news! When?" Surprisepaw gasped
“In a few seconds, Jayfeather is talking to Graystar right now." Wishkit replied, her eyes full of joy.
"Who do think is going to be your mentor?" Surprisepaw asked, her eyes gleaming with happiness.
"Well, Surprisepaw at first I wanted to be Goldenseed's apprentice,” Wishkit sighed. “But, then I found out that Fadingkit is, so I don't know who's going to be my mentor."
"Well were about to find out Wishkit, because here he comes."
Graystar came out jumped into the High Ledge, and yowled, "let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join me benath the High ledge for clan meeting!"
All the of clan cats joined beneath the High Ledge and listened to their leader.
"Wishkit has reached her ninth star she has had an adventurous kit hood, and has recovered from a life threatening illness, but I hope she has learned valuable lessons. I believe she is ready to Wishkit.become a apprentice.” Graystar smiled at Wishkit. “Wishkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Wishpaw. Swoopfall,you have not had an apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Wishpaw, and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.”
Swoopfall went over to Wishpaw to twine tails with her. Wishpaw kneaded the ground in delight, glancing at Surprisepaw. Graystar stood up.
“May you do well, Wishpaw, and grow strong. Your clan is proud. This meeting is over.” Graystar concluded, and returned to his den.
Meanwhile very, very, very deep into the forest, a small group of very tired cats headed toward the lake to find the clans. Three cats ran ahead, to see if they could find a sign. A few minutes later they came back.
"We just saw the mountains so we should be at the lake in three more stars," one yowled.
"Really? That's great. Good work, Sandytail, Honeyheart and Harryflight, I'll be able to see my son again soon, and our brother. Yes, Fireshine, Rainbowpaw and Cloudpaw will see Stormpaw very soon,” their leader said.
Chapter 17
Back in the forest, Hope Clan came home to cats who growled, yowled and showed their teeth.
"What's going on?" Rushtail asked, running toward them
"We’re being attacked!" Sedgewhisker panted.
"What? By whom?" Stormstar asked, eyes blazing with outrage.
"We don't know! They just came out nowhere and just started attacking us!" Petalfur answered in a scared mew.
"Did anyone die while we were gone?" Stormstar demanded.
"No,” Toadfoot meowed in distress.
"MY KITS MY KITS ARE GONE!" Minnowtail’s screech interrupted them.
"WHAT!” Stormstar's eyes widened. “Who would have taken them?"
"I don't know, Stormstar,” Minnowtail wailed. “I just woke up and saw that my kits were missing."
"Do think it was Believe Clan?" Beetlewhisker meowed, his fur bristling.
“No,” Stormstar stated with a head shake. "It couldn't have been, Believe Clan was at the party. so it wasn't them."
"Not all of them were at the party, some stayed home. They could have struck," Swallowtail snapped.
"I don't think it was them,” Stormstar growled. “But if it makes you feel any better will pay them a visit."
"Who will you choose to come with you?" Applefur asked.
"Whoever thinks Believe Clan took the kits go to that tree,” Stormstar said after thinking for a moment. “Whoever thinks that Believe Clan didn't take the kits go to the fresh kill pile."
A few moments after Stormstar made his command, the cats split up. Sedgewhisker, Grasspelt, Swallowtail, Petalfur, Bettlewhisker, Toadfoot, Smokefoot, Crouchleap, Whiskernose, Furzepelt, Applefur, Larksong, Boulderfur, Hollowflight, Troutstream, Ferretclaw, Whitetail, Shrewfoot, Dewfrost, Windpaw, Antpaw, Shellpaw, Talonpaw, Russetpaw, Marshpaw, Riverpaw, Shadowpaw, Thistlepaw, Oakpaw and Minnowtail went to the tree. Lilypaw, Candypaw, Mintpaw, Peppermintpaw, Stripepaw, Stickpaw, Marshmallowbrook, Candycaneheat, Sparrowfur, Skylight, Wildshine, Stonepelt, Prickleheart, Volestep, Leopardtail, Rushtail, Mossyfoot, Pinenose, Starlingwing, Willowshine and Mistcloud walked over to the fresh kill pile.
Stormstar cleared his throat and said, "the cats by the fresh kill pile will come will me to Believe Clan. Let’s go."
At Believe Clan, Graystar opened his mouth to utter the command to split up his clan when Hope Clan walked into camp.
"Stormstar!” Graystar meowed. “We were just about to come to your clan! Our kits are missing and Berrynose thought that you have stolen them. Did you?"
“Of course not!” Stormstar retorted, then scowled. "The same thing has happened at our camp, and we were going to ask you the same thing. Who would steal our kits?"
"I knew you didn't attack us," Skylight mewed.
Cherryblaze's eyes went wide, "We were attacked too, and I also knew that you didn't attack us either."
Wildshine shook her head. “Nope we didn't."
"Hmmm so kits were stolen from both camps and we were both attacked, I think we’re dealing with an evil rouge," Lionblaze hissed.
"Peppermintshade!” Stormstar gasped, baring his fangs. “I should have guessed, I first thought that she was a dark forest cat, since I saw her in my dreams. But now think she's much more then that."
Chapter 18
In the mountains, the traveling cats trudged along, very tired and cranky.
"How much farther?" Scratchleg complained.
"I don't know, Scratchleg. It feels like we’ve been walking forever," Starwish grumbled.
"I just want this to be over with we have had so many deaths including my brother. I just don't want to see anymore," Spiritkit cried.
Snowflakefall and Frostybrezee agreed with Spiritkit
"Spiritkit is right. We have lost to many clan mates during this adventure, and with hard weather who knows if were going to lose more."
"You two may be righ,t but we have to keep going. We have gone so far to quit now," Shaprstar meowed
“Look! I see trees, After walking non stop for week we have made to the lake!" Rainbowpaw cried out. The rest of the cats shouted for joy, and ran. They left the mountains behind and reached the woodland, Harryflight took a deep breath of pine, enjoying the scent, when he heard voices.
“Who are you?" a stranger’s voice demanded.
"We are Sky Clan and we’re looking for Stormpaw." Sharpstar answered.
Chapter 19
Stormstar took a step forward, pelt bristling.
"You are looking for me, but I’m not coming back with you. I'm not Stormpaw anymore I'm now Stormstar leader of Hope Clan.” Stormstar relaxed, seeing the shock in the other cats’ eyes. “You are welcome to join us at the lake."
"Well, I see you’re not coming back with us,” Sharpstar meowed. “We might as join you guys."
Meanwhile while the cats talked, another cat watched them
This should be easy,” one snickered. “The big cats talking while the little kits play. A very easy catch, Peppermintshade."
"Yes,Flower. It was you who spotted them, so you should get them."
"Right, Peppermintshade." Flower murmured, scared for her clan mates, and she didn't want take kits and make them slaves. She feared Peppermintshade, and knew the she-cat would kill her. She crept forward. Ok Flowerseed, she told herself, you can do this just take your paw and swipe them. She lifted up her paw, when she heard hiss from Ebonyclaw. Flower froze with fear, unsure of herself. A cat leaped out of nowhere and killed Ebonyclaw with a silent blow.
"No!!!!!!" Flowerseed gasped.
Peppermintshade smiled, her eyes glowing with evil.
"Good job, Killer,” Peppermintshade glared at Flowerseed. “Now, Flower aren't you going to finish your job?"
“Yes, yes,” Flower agreed and swiped away the kits.
"Alright,” Peppermintshade praised. “Good job. now let's go, Oh, and Flower?” Peppermintshade’s voice drawled. “You'll be getting your punishment when we get back home."
Flower nodded and followed them back to their camp, belly low the ground.
Meanwhile, Ebonyclaw's spirit rose up into Star Clan. Firestar greeted her.
"Hello, Ebonyclaw. Welcome to Star Clan."
"No! This can't be happening!” Ebonyclaw look down at her paws. “What about my kits? My kits need me!"
"Ebonyclaw, you were going to die soon anyway,” Firestar said, his voice sad. “So what happened was supposed to happen. Don't worry about the kits. They going to get saved and become apprentices."
"Well, that's good to know,” Ebonyclaw replied. “Umm, what's your name?"
Firestar laughed at himself figuring out his mistake "oh I'm sorry my name is Firestar."
“Nooo.” Ebonyclaw's mouth dropped opened "Not the Firestar! Wow, the first cat I meet and it's Firestar."
Firestar nodded, a smile on his face.
Meanwhile back at the lake.
"AHHHHHH MY KITS WHERE ARE MY KITS?" Stormbrezee shouted. All of the Sky Clan cats turned around. All of the kits were gone and also Ebonyclaw's dead body lay on the ground. Graystar saw their shocked faces.
“There's a kit stealer on the loose." Graystar said. “Our kits have vanished, too.”
"She also has helpers! I saw Flowerseed." Starwish growled.
"Flowerseed is alive?" Scratchleg's eyes went wide.
"Yes, she is,” Starwish answered. “We have to save her and the kits."
"Starwish is right. We can't keep sitting here waiting to see what's going to happen. we got to do something." Sharpstar growled. Cats meowed agreement, but confusion quickly quieted everyone.
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"We don't know where they are." Firepaw voiced it.
Starwish thought, she's got a point, then said, "why don't we look for tracks, their smell, their paw prints?"
They agreed, and decided to give it a try. Firepaw tasted the air. Starwish looked for tracks, The other cats waited. After a few long moments, someone said "I'm picked up a scent, and I found some paw prints."
Cats cheered and followed Firepaw and Starwish.
Meanwhile back with Peppermintshade and her helpers, Flower just suffered her punishment.
"Now, do think you'll be able to do what your told now?" Peppermintshade hissed.
"Owww yes, Peppermintshade. It won't happen again." Flower mewed.
"Good. Now go check on the kits." Peppermintshade ordered.
"Ok, Peppermintshade." Flower said, when she heard a meow.
"Peppermintshade we got another Medicine kit."
"Again? Alright I'm coming, Let's just get over with," Peppermintshade grumbld.
Flower gasped. "oh no not again."
“Yes, Flowerseed again, but you can stop it. We couldn’t stop Blazekit's death but you can stop Fadingkit's. Go Flowerseed quickly, do it for Blazekit.” A strange voice whispered. Flower didn't know who spoke, but he was right. She could stop this. She ran, hoping she was not too late. In seconds, she reached the kits. Fadingkit shook with fear.
"STOP!" Flower yelled. The cats stopped what they were doing and stared at her, startld by her actions. Who dare shout at them? Peppermint shade hissed, but suddenly the clan cats raced in and attacked. While they fought, Flower grabbed Fadingkit’s by the scruff, and put her back with her siblings.
The battle lasted for hours until Peppermintshade conceded.
"Ok you win for now, but will be back," she yowled and fled. Flower looked up with wide eyes, her whole body trembling.
"The clan cats have won! I'm free and the kits are safe!" she meowed in joy.
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Post by phantomstar57 on Aug 2, 2016 12:42:08 GMT -5
THE SURVIVORS by Spottail
PART TWO
Chapter 1 A few days have passed since the second big battle. Flowerseed had been accepted back into clan as a hero, for saving Fadingkit. Meanwhile in Believe Clan, Fadingkit and her sisters were shaking with excitement. They were becoming apprentices today. Firepaw was daydreaming.
"What are you doing?" Hollypaw asked, waking Firepaw from her thoughts. She saw Hollypaw standing next to her.
"Oh, hello, Hollypaw,” Firpaw answered. “I was just daydreaming about what warrior name I'll get, since I'm named after a very famous cat, so I just wondering if I would get a special name like, well I know I won't be named Fireheart because that was his name. but maybe something like Firespirit or Fireshine, or maybe even Fireblaze or Firespark. but you know it is up to Graystar."
"Those names sound great.” Hollypaw nodded. “But you’re right. It is up to Graystar. but we'll find out soon, Firepaw, what it is going to be."
Meanwhile Graystar was on his way to the Medicine cat den to talk to Jayfeather. When he got there he saw Jayfeather looking down at his paws. He looked up when heard Graystar coming,
"Thank you for coming so quickly, Graystar,” Jayfeather said. “Are you going to start the meeting soon?"
"In few seconds. Why?" Graystar looked at Jayfeather puzzled.
"The sooner better, Graystar,” Jayfeather sighed “Ferncloud is dying and she wants to see her kits become warriors before she goes."
"Ok, Jayfeather,” Graystar agreed. “I'll start it right now."
He ran to High Ledge as fast as he could, When got he there he jumped on it and yowled.
"Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join me beneath the High Ledge for a clan meeting!"
All cats joined beneath the High Ledge and listened to their leader.
"I, Graystar, leader of Believe Clan, call unpon my warrior ancestors to look down on these 15 apprentices. They have trained to understand the ways of your noble code and I command them as warriors in their return. Surprisepaw, Wishpaw, Hollypaw, Honeypaw, Poppypaw, Swiftpaw, Princesspaw, Believepaw, Thunderpaw, Tigerpaw, Whitepaw, Birchpaw, Peacepaw, Ripplepaw, and Firepaw. do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend this clan, even at the cost of your of your life?"
"We do!" all of the apprentices answered.
"Then by powers of Star Clan, I give you your warrior names. Surprisepaw, from this moment you shall be known as Surprisewish. Wishpaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Wishheart. Hollypaw from this moment you shall be known as Hollylight, Honeypaw from this moment you shall be known as Honeyrain, Poppypaw from this moment you shall be known as Poppyleaf, Swiftpaw from this moment you shall be known as Swiftfire, Princesspaw from this moment you shall be known as Princesscloud, Believepaw from this moment you shall be known as Believesong, Thunderpaw from this moment you shall be known as Thunderstrike, Tigerpaw from this moment you shall be known as Tigershadow, Whitepaw from this moment you shall be known as Whitefrost, Birchpaw from this moment you shall be known as Birchstripe, Peacepaw from this moment you shall be known as Peaceshine, Ripplepaw from this moment you shall be known as Ripplepool and Firepaw from this moment you shall be known as Fireblaze Star Clan honors your bravery and faith and we welcome you as a full warriors of Believe Clan!" All the cats raised their voices to welcome the new warriors.
"Surprisewish, Wishheart, Hollylight, Honeyrain, Poppyleaf, Swiftfire, Princesscloud, Believesong, Thunderstrike, Tigershadow, Whitefrost, Birchstripe, Peaceshine, Ripplepool and Fireblaze!" They meowed lou and strong, their voices echoing in camp.In the medicine den, after Graystar give her kits their names, Ferncloud died peacefully.
Graystar waited for the clan to quiet down before he continued.
“Briarlight's and Ivypool's kits have reached their ninth star. They have had an adventurous kit hood but I hope they have learned valuable lessons and I believe they are ready to become apprentices. Nightkit from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Nightpaw. Wishheart you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Nightpaw.”
Wishheart went over to Nightpaw to twine tails with her.
“Moonkit,” Graystar continued, “From this day until you recive your warrior name, you will be known as Moonpaw. Hollylight you are a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Moonpaw.” Hollylight went over Moonpaw to twine tails with her.
“Forgottenkit, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Forgottenpaw. Fireblaze you are a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Forgottenpaw.” Graystar paused for breath as Fireblaze went over to Forgottenpaw to twine tails with her.
“Hopekit, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Hopepaw. Surprisewish you are a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Hopepaw.” Surprisewish went over to Hopepaw to twine tails with her as Graystar continued. “Lilykit from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Lilypaw. Princesscloud you are you a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Lilypaw.” Princesscloud went over to Lilypaw to twine tails with her.
“Seedkit,” Graystar said. “From this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Seedpaw. Peaceshine you are a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Seedpaw.” As Peaceshine went over to Seedpaw to twine tails with her, Graystar continued speaking, “Stripedkit, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Stripedpaw. Swiftfire you are a new warrior but you have wonderfull fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Stripedpaw.”
Swiftfire went over to Stripedpaw to twine tails with her, and Graystar took a deep breath.
“Christmastreekit, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Christmastreepaw. Believesong, you are a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Christmastreepaw.” Believesong walked over to Christmastreepaw to twine tails with her, and Graystar clered his throat. “Fadingkit, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Fadingpaw. Goldenseed, I know I'm putting Fadingpaw in safe paws, I pray that Star Clan gives her all the strength and wisdom that she will need.”
“Thank you,” Goldenseed said, and trotted over to Fadingpaw to twine tails with her.
“This meeting is finally over!" Graystar announced. The new warriors had their vigil. Graystar was on his way to bed, While he was walking, he heard a strange voice that said "the Toby will brave the branches, the Karma will fight the stream while the Mist will survive the splash." The voice went away, leaving Graystar to ask himself, what does the prophecy mean?
Chapter 2
Meanwhile in Hope Clan, Silverkit was shaking with enticement. She and her siblings were becoming apprentices today. They were already clean, and waiting for Stormstar to call the meeting. Meanwhile in the medicine cat den Peppermintpaw was watching for Rushtail, and finally Peppermintpaw saw a dark ginger tail.
"Here he comes," she mewed. When he got there he was out breath.
"Hi, Peppermintpaw.Willowshine said that Stormstar wanted to see me."
"Yes, right this way." Peppermintpaw nodded.
Rushtail followed her into medicine cat den, when they finally stopped, Rushtail gasped
"What, what happened?"
"He lost his first life, Rushtail." A voice said behind him.
Rushtail looked behind his shoulder and meowed."Hello, Mistcloud, how did he lose it?"
"Peppermintshade." The prone cat on the floor of the medicine den answered. Rushtail knew who that was.
"Stormstar, it's so good to hear your voice."
Stormstar slowly lifted his head and mewed, "hi, Rushtail, It's good to see you,The reason I called for you is because I need you to do the meeting. Rushtail, I know you can do it, so go out there and make me proud."
Rushtail was in shock, he didn't know what say to that. so he just nodded.
"Yes, Stormstar. I won't let you down." He dipped his head, then ran to the Tall Boulder, jumped on it and called out.
"Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join me beneath Tall Boulder for a clan meeting!"
All cats joined beneath the Tall Boulder and listened to who they thought was their leader, but the cats all gasped when they saw who it was.
"Rushtail what are you doing up there, where's Stormstar?" Someone yowled. Rushtail took a deep breath.
"Stormstar has lost a life and has asked me to do the meeting. So, I, Rushtail deputy of Hope Clan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look on these 15 apprentices, they have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code and I commend warriors in your return. Windpaw, Thistlepaw, Antpaw, Riverpaw, Lilypaw, Shellpaw, Oakpaw, Shadowpaw, Talonpaw, Russetpaw, Marshpaw, Candypaw, Mintpaw, Stripepaw and Stickpaw do promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend this clan even at cost of your life?"
"We do," all of the apprentices responded.
"Then by the powers of Star Clan, I give you your warrior names. Windpaw. from moment you shall be known as Windbrezee, Thistlepaw, from this moment you shall be known as Thistlestep, Antpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Antfurm Riverpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Riversplash, Lilypaw from this moment you shall be known as Lilyfern, Shellpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Shellpool, Oakpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Oakstorm, Shadowpaw from this moment you shall be known as Shadowcloud, Talonpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Talonheart. Russetpaw from this moment you shall be known as Russetpelt. Marshpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Marshfur, Candypaw, from this moment you shall be known as Candyfrost. Mintpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Mintstream. Stripepaw, from this moment you shall be known as Stripepelt, and Stickpaw from this moment you shall be known as Stickfall. Star Clan honors your bravery and faith and we welcome you as full warriors of Hope Clan."
All the clan cats raised their voices to welcome the new warriors.
"Windbrezee, Thistlestep, Antfur, Riversplash, Lilyfern, Shellpool, Oakstorm, Shadowcloud, Talonheart, Russetpelt, Marshfur, Candyfrost, Mintstream, Stripepelt, Stickfall!"
Rushtail waited for the clan to quiet down before he continued with thr new apprentices.
"Minnowtail's kits have reached their ninth star. They have had an adventurous kit hood. but I hope they have learned valuable lessons and I believe that they are ready to become apprentices. Silverkit from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Silverpaw. Windbrezee you are a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Silverpaw. “Windbrezee went over to Silverpaw to twine tails with her, and Rushtail inhaled, catching his breath, wondering how his Clan leader seemed so composed during this time. Rushtail cleared his throat and continued.
“Copperkit, from this day until you recive your warrior name, you will be known as Copperpaw. Shadowcloud, you are a new warrior but you have wonderfull fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Copperpaw.” Shadowcloud went over to Copperpaw to twine tails with her. Rushtail took another deep breath. “Nettlekit, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Nettlepaw. Riversplash, you are a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Nettlepaw.” Riversplash hurried over to Nettlepaw to twine tails with him. Rushtail paused a moment and shifted his paws on the stone.
“Splashkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Splashpaw. Mintstream, you are a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Splashpaw.”
“Thank you!” Mintstream murmured, then went over to Splashpaw to twine tails with her. Rushtail nodded, a smile flashing across his face.
“ Nipkit from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Nippaw. Candyfrost you are a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Nippaw.” Rushtail waited as Candyfrost went over to Nippaw to twine tails with her.
“Waddlekit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Waddlepaw. Stripepelt, you are a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Waddlepaw.” Stripepelt went over to Waddlepaw to twine tails with her.
Rushtail continued without a breath. “Poppykit, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Poppypaw. Stickfall you are a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Poppypaw.” Stickfall went over to Poppypaw to twine tails with her.As he watched them, he thought outloud, “did I do a good job, and did I chose the right names and right mentors?"
"Yes, you did, Rushtail, Stormstar heard the whole thing and he told that you couldn't have picked better names for the warriors and mentors for the apprentices."
Rushtail jumped, startled byWillowshine standing next to him.
"Oh, hello Willowshine, and really?"
"Yes Rushtail really.: Willowshine nodded and I almost forgot the real reason I came out here, Mistcloud has something to say."
"I do,” Mistcloud spoke up. “Peppermintpaw, would please come forward?"
Slowly Peppermintpaw came forward with shaky paws.
"Now I Mistcloud medicine cat of Hope Clan call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice, she has trained hard to understand the of a medicine cat and with your help she will serve her clan for many stars. Peppermintpaw, do you promise to uphold the ways of a medicine cat, to stand apart from rivalry between clan and clan and to protect all cats equally even at the cost of your life?"
"I do." Peppermintpaw said, very proudly.
"Then by the powers of Star Clan I give you your true name is a medicine cat. Peppermintpaw, from this moment you will be known as Pepperminttree. Star Clan honors your courage and your faith. I and Willowshine welcome you as a full medicine cat of Hope Clan." Mistcloud announced.
"This meeting is finally over!" Rushtail said. The new warriors had their vigil. Rushtail was headed to the warriors den, when he heard a strange voice, "the Toby will brave the branches, the Karma will fight the stream while the Mist will survive the splash." The voice vanished, leaving Rushtail to run to the medicine cat den and tell Stormstar the message that he got from Star Clan. when he got there, he saw that Mossyfoot was there visiting Stormstar. He waited for few seconds before Mossyfoot got up and walked toward the exit her face was beaming.
"Mossyfoot what happened?"
"Oh, hello Rushtail.” Mossyfoot stopped dead in her tracks. “Something wonderful just happened, I asked Stormstar if he would be my mate and he yes!"
"I'm so happy for you, Sis.” Rushtail smiled, “You two are just perfect for each other."
Mossyfoot walked over to Rushtail and licked his cheek, and whispered in his ear. "Thank you bro, I just know we are too."
Rushtail whispered back, "you’re very welcome."
After he said that they split up, Mossyfoot went to bed very happy and Rushtail walked into the medicine cat den very happy for his sister and to tell the message to Stormstar. When he walked in Pepperminttree was there to greet him
"Hello, Rushtail are you here to see Stormstar?"
"Yes, Pepperminttree I am," Rushtail answered.
"I thought so Rushtail,” Pepperminttree just sighed. “He is waiting for you."
Rushtail rushed over to him.
"Hello Stormstar. First of all I'm so happy for you. You and my sister will be wonderfull mates and I'm also here to tell you a message. The Toby will brave the branches, the Karma will fight the stream while the Mist will survive the splash."
“All right.” Stormstar blinked, confusion in his eyes. "Thank you Rushtail, I know we will we both love each other, and that sounds like a prophecy, Rushtail, but what does it mean?"
Chapter 3 Meanwhile in Sky Clan, Songkit and Winterkit were very excited, while rest of kits could care less. They understood Jinglepupkit and Ditzykit just lost their mom and Rainkit, Spiritkit and Leafkit lost their brother Blazekit during the journey to find Stormpaw. Stormbreeze, their mother, walked over to her kits.
"I know you wish that Blazekit was here for this,” she meowed. “I do, too, but he is watching us from Star Clan, and he would want his sisters to become apprentices. So do it for Blazekit."
"FOR BLAZEKIT!" Spiritkit yowled, wiping away her tears. Stormbreeze just smiled and walked over to Jinglepupkit and Ditzykit to make them feel better too,
"I know you to wish your mom could be here see to you become apprentices. but she is up in Star Clan, so do it for Ebonyclaw."
"FOR MOM!" Jinglepupkit cried. Stormbreeze felt much better knowing that the kits felt better.
Meanwhile, Birdfeather watched for the return of Patchfoot, and finally saw a black and white tail.
"Here he comes," Birdfeather said when Patchfoot reached the medicine cat den. He panted, out of breath.
"Hello, Birdfeather. I heard that Sharpstar wanted to see me?" he panted.
"Yes, Patchfoot. Right this way," Birdfeather nodded Patchfoot followed Birdfeather to Sharpstar. When they got there Patchfoot gasped.
"What happened?"
"He lost a life, Patchfoot, that what happened," said a voice. Patchfoot looked behind shoulder and saw Frecklewish.
"Oh hello, Frecklewish, from who?" Patchfoot asked.
"Killer," a voice answered, and Patchfoot knew who spoke.
"Sharpstar! It's so good to hear your voice."
Sharpstar slowly lifted his head.
"Hello, Patchfoot. It's good to see you, Listen I need you to do something for me. I need you to do the meeting for me, Patchfoot. I know you can do it I believe in you."
"Ok, Sharpstar. I won't let you down." Patchfoot nodded, then he ran to the Rockpile jumped on it and yowled, "let all cats old to catch their own prey, join me beneath the Rock pile for a clan meeting!"
All the cats ran to the Rock pile to listen who they thought was their leader, but received a big surprise.
"Patchfoot! What are you doing here? Where's Sharpstar?" someone asked.
"Sharpstar lost a life and asked me to do this, so, I, Patchfoot, deputy of Sky Clan call upon my warrior ancestors look down on these two apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code and I commend warriors in your turn. Rainbowpaw and Cloudpaw do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend this clan even at the cost of your lives?"
Together all the apprentices said, "we do."
"Then by the powers of Star Clan, I give you your warrior names. Rainbowpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Rainbowstorm, and Cloudpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Cloudfrost. Star Clan honors your bravery and faith and we welcome you as full warriors of Sky Clan!"
"Rainbowstorm, Cloudfrost! Rainbowstorm, Cloudfrost!" All of the clan cats raised their voices to welcome the new warriors.Patchfoot waited for the clamor to die down before he continued "Stormbreeze's, Cherrytail's and Ebonyclaw's kits have reached their ninth star. They have had an adventures kit hood, but I hope they have learned valuable lessons and I believe they are ready to become apprentices.”
All the kits sat proud and well-groomed.
“Rainkit, from this day, until you have received your warrior name, you will be known as Rainpaw. Flowerseed, you have not had an apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Rainpaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.”
Flowerseed went over to Rainpaw and twined tails with her. Patchfoot continued, feeling nervous as he went on with the ceremony.
“Leafkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Leafpaw. Cloudfrost, you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Leafpaw.”
“I will,” Cloudfrost said, then went over to Leafpaw and twined tails with her. Patchfoot gained confidence and went on.
“Spiritkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Spiritpaw. Rainbowstorm, you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Spiritpaw.”
“I promise,” Rainbowstorm murmured, and went over to Spiritpaw to twine tails with her. Patchfoot nodded.
“Songkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Songpaw. Fireshine, you have not had an apprentice yet either, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Songpaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.”
“Of course,” Fireshine replied, and trotted over to Songpaw to twine tails with her. Patchfoot took a deep breath.
“Winterkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Winterpaw. Harryflight, you also have not had an apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Winterpaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.”
“I will,” Harryflight said, then went over to Winterpaw to twine tails with her.
“Jinglepupkit,” Patchfoot said. “From this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Jinglepuppaw. I will be Jinglepuppaw's mentor.” Patchfoot jumped down and walked over to Jinglepuppaw to twine tails with her.
I'm the Deputy's apprentice, Jinglepuppaw thought. Patchfoot nodded to him, then leaped back up on the Rock.
“Ditzykit, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Ditzypaw.” Patchfoot paused, as Sharpstar slowly walked out of the medicine cat den.
"I will be Diztypaw's mentor." Sharpstar announced. Diztypaw's eyes widened as she ran up to Sharpstar and twined tails with him.
I’m the leader's apprentice, Ditzypaw thought with joy.
"This meeting is finally over!" Patchfoot finished his task. The new warriors had their vigil. As Birdfeather slowly led Sharpstar back to the medicine cat den, he heard a strange voice. He tilted his head as "the Toby will brave the branches, the Karma will fight the stream while Mist will survive the splash," went through his mind. The voice faded, leaving a very tired Sharpstar to think, that sounds like a prophecy, but what does it mean?
Chapter 4 Mistystar, Rowanstar and Ashstar watched their clan mates below, Firestar ran toward them with Leafstar right behind him.
"your late." Rowanstar saw him and hissed.
"I know and I'm sorry," Firestar apologized.
"Now, since were all here, lets get down to it,” Mistystar said, looking around. Ashstar nodded and sat down. Rowanstar gave one more hiss at Firestar, then also sat down.
"Ok, now as you all know, every cat in the clans have been told a new prophecy, another one that doesn't come from Star Clan. So what do we do?" Rowanstar asked.
"Well, there's really nothing we can do, expect to hope for the best." Firestar stepped forward.
Leafstar nodded "he's right. All we can do is pray."
"There is something we can do. We can chose how it going to happen," Ashstar growled, jumping up.
"She's right. Why couldn't we? So I think they should come down as kits like the three uh four did," Rowanstar agreed with Ashstar. "Ok, Firestar and Leafstar, what are you ideas?"
"Well, they could be named Tobykit, Karmakit and Mistkit?" Leafstar suggested.
"Sure, and Firestar, your thoughts?" Mistystar asked.
"Oh, well, I think that they should be a litter. One tom and two she-cats born in Believe Clan and their mom is Forgottenshadow," Firestar mewed.
"Ok, and I think their warrior names should be Tobybranch, Karmastream and Mistsplash,” Mistystar said.
“Ok, so I like all your ideas. Here's what I'm going to do. I'm going to take all of the ideas I heard and put them together. It will make everyone happy and that's how the prophecy will happen." Ashstar meowed. The rest of cats purred at Ashstar, agreeing with her, then they split up, knowing that this prophecy will be better because they chose how it was going to happen.
Chapter 5 Fireblaze bounced, very excited, eager to get to te Party.. Hollylight awakened just as Lionblaze walked over to them and said ,"your vigil is over."
"Finally! I thought my paws were going to freeze off," Peaceshine exclained.
"Right, it was little cold last night,” Lionblaze giggled. “Anyway, I'm about pick out patrols. so you guys better follow me."
Wishheart looked at him and yawned. "Ok we’re coming Lionblaze."
Lionblaze smiled. "Good. Let’s go then."
The new warriors got up and followed Lionblaze toward the High Ledge. When they got there Lionblaze jumped on it, and said "the cats I pick for one patrol is Fireblaze, Hollylight, Peaceshine, Fantastream, Cherryblaze, Molefrost, Hazeltail, Dovewing, Ivypool and all of the apprentices expect for Fadingpaw. For the other patrol, I pick Believesong, Wishheart, Surprisewish, Joylight, Swiftfire, Princesscloud, Mousewhisker, Fallenleaf and Squirrelfire. Fireblaze you will lead yours and Believesong you will lead yours. This meeting is finally over."
As the patrols went on their way Lionblaze saw Graystar coming his way.
"Hello, Graystar what's wrong?" Lionblaze asked.
"Oh, hello Lionblaze. I need to go to Moon pool."
"Ok, Graystar, why?" Lionblaze looked at Graystar with a puzzled look on his face.
"Well, Star Clan gave me a new prophecy last night.” Graystar answered. “The Toby will brave the branches, the Karma will fight the stream while the Mist will survive the splash. I don't understand it, so I'm going to go talk to them."
"Ok, Graystar, I hope they can help you," Lionblaze replied with a fake smile.
“I do, too.” Graystar nodded, and ran out the door.
"A new prophecy,” Lionblaze muttered, eying the empty doorway. “Does that mean more troubles for the for clans? But I thought our problems were over."
Chapter 6 Meanwhile in Hope Clan, Stormstar walked out of the Medicine cat den to get some fresh air. When he reached the door he heard Rushtail picking out cats for patrols.
"Ok, one patrol I pick Thistlestep, Shellpool, Talonheart, Candyfrost, Sparrowfur, Sedgewhisker, Pebblefoot, Pinenose, Skylight and all of the apprentices. For the other patrol, I pick Shadowcloud, Riversplash, Windbreeze, Mintstream, Dewfrost, Whitetail, Petalfur, Starlingwing and Ferretclaw. Thistlestep you will lead your patrol and Shadowcloud you will lead your patrol. This meeting is over!"
As the patrols left the camp, Rushtail saw Stormstar sitting under the Tall Boulder, and jumped down and landed by Stormstar.
"Hello, Stormstar, I'm sorry I didn't pick Mossyfoot for a patrol."
"Oh hello, Rushtail. That's ok. She's coming with me to the Moonpool, and yes she knows about the new prophecy. So do you want to come with us?"
"Sure.” Rushtail agreed. “I would love to come with you guys."
The three cats left the camp, and headed toward the Moon pool, hoping that Star Clan might help them understand the new prophecy better.
Chapter 7
Meanwhile in Sky Clan, Sharpstar slowly rose to get some fresh air. When he reached the front door, he saw Patchfoot picking out cats for patrols.
"Ok, for one Patrol I pick Rainbowstorm, Fireshine, Plumwillow, Sparrowpelt, Sandytail, Scratchleg, Bouncefire, Mintfur, Petalnose and all of the apprentices. For the other patrol, I pick Cloudfrost, Harryflight, Rockshade, Creekfeather, Honeyheart, Sagefur, Waspwhisker, Starwish and Snookthorn. Rainbowstorm you will lead your patrol. and Cloudfrost you will lead your patrol. This meeting is done!"
As the patrols started to leave, Sharpstar walked toward Patchfoot, Patchfoot saw him.
"Hi, Sharpstar, Sorry I didn't pick Cherrytail for one of the patrols."
"That's ok Patchfoot,” Sharpstar smiled. “She's coming with me to Moonpool."
"Ok. Sharpstar, why are you going to Moon pool?" Patchfoot looked Sharpstar, puzzled.
"He doesn't know?" Cherrytail asked, looking at her mate.
"No, my love,” Sharpstar shook his head. “But I will tell him now. Last night, Star Clan told me a new prophecy. The Toby will brave the branches, the Karma will fight the stream while the Mist will survive the splash. I don't understand what it means, so Cherrytail and I are going to Moon pool to see if they can help me understand it better."
"Ok Sharpstar, you and Cherrytail have a good time,” Patchfoot smiled wanly. “I hope they can help you, too."
Sharpstar nodded and waved his tail good-bye, as he ran out of camp. Cherrytail followed right behind him. When they left Patchfoot sighed, "a new prophecy? Does that mean more trouble for the clans? I thought our problems were over."
Chapter 8 The six cats waited in shadowy forest waiting for somebody to talk them, then all of a sudden a bright light shone around them and Leafstar, Bluestar, Firestar, Ashstar, Mistystar and Rowanstar appeared.
"Hello, we’re hear to learn more about the new prophecy," Graystar said
"We know, and, sadly we’re here to tell that the new prophecy doesn't come from Star Clan, All we know is, it's about three kits named Toby, Karma and Mist. That's all we know, Sorry."
Stormstar sighed, "That's ok."
Before the six cats left, Leafstar spoke, "Sharpstar and Cherrytail can I talk to you guys alone?"
The two cats nodded, and followed Leafstar to a small pool and sat down
"The times of the old clans are over, and you are not Sky Clan anymore. You are now Faith Clan."
"Thank you, Leafstar.” Sharpstar nodded and dipped his head to Leafstar. “I will tell the clan the news."
Leafstar smiled and left in cloud of smoke. The six cats woke up, and headed back to their clans to tell them what they learned. Sharpstar reached his clan first. Once inside the camp, he jumped on Rock Pile and yowled "this is what I learned from Leafstar. The time of the old clan is over and we are now called Faith Clan."
All the cats raised their heads and called out their new clan name "Faith Clan," Faith Clan!" Sharpstar smiled, then said "this meeting is \ over!"
As the cats split up to do their stuff, Sharpstar watched them and mumbled, “I can't tell them about the new prophecy yet. it's just not the right time."
Chapter 9 Time passed and in a few moons, Graystar and Stormstar knew the time to reveal the prophecy arrived. They told their clanmates, and they asked lot of questions, which repeated throughout the Clans.
"Did you just say the prophecy doesn't come from Star Clan? When are these kits coming? Does that mean more danger is coming? What time are we going to the party?"
Graystar took a deep breath and answered them all. "Yes. I did Cherryblaze, I don't know Seedpaw, I don't know, Tigershadow, and we’re going to the party right now, Fireblaze."
"Yay!" Fireblaze exclaimed.
"Ok,” Graystar laughed. “We are headed to the party and I pick Wishheart, Surprisewish, Honeyrain, Poppyleaf, Hollylight, Swiftfire, Princesscloud, Believesong, Thunderstrike, Tigershadow, Whitefrost, Birchstripe, Ripplepool, Peaceshine, Fireblaze, Fadingpaw, Nightpaw, Moonpaw, Forgottenpaw, Hopepaw, Seedpaw, Lilypaw, Stripedpaw, Christmastreepaw, Cherryblaze, Molefrost, Fantastream, Joylight, Dovewing, Ivypool, Jayfeather, Goldenseed and Briarlight. Let's go!"
All Believe Clan cats hurried out of the territory, along the lakeshore, then over tree bridge to get to the party, and again they got there first.
Chapter 10 Soon after Believe Clan cats arrived, the Hope Clan and Faith Clan cats came in right behind them. Sharpstar eyed the other Clans, and all seemed well, so he relaxed when Graystar leaped up on the Great Tree.
"Ok, Believe clan will go first. To start off, we have fifteen new warriors. Wishheart, Surprisewish, Honeyrain, Poppyleaf, Hollylight, Swiftfire, Princesscloud, Believesong, Thunderstrike, Tigershadow, Whitefrost, Birchstripe, Ripplepool, Peaceshine and Fireblaze. We also have nine new apprentices, Fadingpaw, Nightpaw, Moonpaw, Forgottenpaw, Hopepaw, Seedpaw, Lilypaw, Stripedpaw and Christmastreepaw. I am sorry to say we have no new litters of kits." Graystar announced, and nodded to Stormstar.
"We have fifteen new warriors, Windbreeze, Thistlestep, Antfur, Riversplash, Lilyfern, Shellpool, Oakstorm, Shadowcloud, Talonheart, Russetpelt, Marshfur, Candyfrost, Mintstream, Stripepelt, and Stickfall. We also have seven new apprentices, Silverpaw, Copperpaw, Nettlepaw, Splashpaw, Nippaw, Waddlepaw and Poppypaw. Sadly, we also have no new litter of kits." Stormstar declared, then dipped his head to Sharpstar, but before Sharpstar spoke Mistcloud stood up.
“ Sorry, Sharpstar, but I must add that Peppermintpaw is now a full medicine cat, She is now Pepperminttree,” Mistcloud said. Sharpstar nodded, then stood up to spea.
"My name is Sharpstar, leader of Faith Clan. Below me is Patchfoot, deputy of Faith Clan. To my left, are the medicine cats Echosong, Frecklewish and Birdfeather. To my right, are the warriors Petalnose, Sagefur, Sparrowpelt, Waspwhisker, Mintfur, Snookthorn, Rockshade, Bouncefire, Tinycloud, Fallowfern, Rabbitleap, Plumwillow, Creekfeather, Nettlesplash, Fireshine, Harryflight, Honeyheart, Sandytail, Scratchleg, Starwish, Snowflakefall, Frostybreeze, Stormbreeze and Cherrytail. We also have two new warriors, Rainbowstorm and Cloudfrost. and standing right next to the warriors are our apprentices Rainpaw, Spiritpaw, Leafpaw, Songpaw, Winterpaw, Jinglepuppaw and Ditzypaw.” Sharpstar paused, and uttered a sigh. “We, too, have no new litter of kits for us either.”
"Well, I'm pretty sure you all know about the prophecy,” Graystar spoke up. “So I want everyone to keep a close watch out, because you never know when they will come. This party is over."
As the other Leaders left with their clans, Sharpstar stood with a huge lump in his throat, while his clan mates stared at him.
Chapter 11 The walk home for Sharpstar was not pretty. His clan mates hissed and growled at him.
"What prophecy?"
"Did you know about it?"
"Why didn't you tell us?"
"Who was the they?"
"Well Echosong,” Sharpstar answered, drawing a deep breath. “There is a new prophecy that doesn't come from Star Clan. Yes I did know about it Ditzypaw. The reason I didn't tell you Rainbowstorm because I didn't think it was the right time, and the they that Graystar was talking about is three kits named Toby, Karma, and Mist."
Cherrytail just looked at her mate and slashed her paw at him.
"You should have told them, Sharpstar. they all hate you now. I'm going to have my very last litter of kits soon and you don't even care." She ran into their cave, crying.
Ditzypaw walked up to him, rage in her eyes, and meowed. "I just wanted to tell you that I'm going to ask for another mentor for me."
Sharpstar looked up to sky and cried "All of my clan mates hate me! Even Cherrytail, who is having her last litter of kits, but I probably won't get to see them. My apprentice want another mentor! Oh Leafstar, what do I do now.”
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Post by phantomstar57 on Aug 2, 2016 12:45:42 GMT -5
THE SURVIVORS by Spottail PART THREE
Chapter 1 A few stars passed since the hate in Faith Clan, and but sadly in those few stars, Ditzypaw received another mentor. Cherrytail forgave her mate and told him that he could see his kits. Sharpstar beamed with happiness, and very slowly his clan mates forgave him too. All was well in Faith Clan again.
Meanwhile, in Believe Clan, Forgottenpaw looked down at her paws while her sisters jumped up and down with excitement and anticipation of their warrior ceremonies. Fadingpaw hoped to get her full medicine cat name. Ashdust noticed Forgottenpaw looking sad and walked up to her.
"What's wrong?" he asked.
"Oh, Ashdust,” Forgottenpaw sighed. “I know I should be happy, but I'm not. I’m worried. I just know I'll have my kits today, and I'm the first apprentice to get kits before she gets her warrior name."
Ashdust walked up to her and licked her check
"Ok, so what if you are Forgottenpaw.” Ashdust said. “It's ok even you have them at party, which I’m not saying that you’re not, my love. You’re going to do just fine." Forgottenpaw looked up at her mate.
"Really, Ashdust?"
"Really, Forgottenpaw?" Ashdust nodded.
Forgottenpaw smiled at him, licked his check, then ran to where the cats gathered. Graystar saw her and began.
"Now, I, Graystar leader of Believe Clan, call upon my warrior ancestors look down on these eight apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code and commend them warriors in your turn. Nightpaw, Moonpaw, Forgottenpaw, Hopepaw, Seedpaw, Lilypaw, Stripedpaw and Christmastreepaw do you promise to uphold the warrior code and protect and defend this clan, even at the cost of your lives?"
Together all the apprentices said, "We do."
"Then by powers of Star Clan I give you your warrior names. Nightpaw from this moment you shall be known as Nightwhispers, Moonpaw from this moment you shall be known as Moonsign, Forgottenpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Forgottenshadow. Hopepaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Hopeshade. Seedpaw from this moment you shall be known as Seedwish, Lilypaw, from this moment you shall be known as Lilydust. Stripedpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Stripedheart, and Christmastreepaw from this moment you shall be known as Christmastreestripe. Star Clan honors your bravery and faith and we welcome you as full warriors of Believe Clan!"
All clan cats raised their voices to welcome the new warriors
"Nightwhispers, Moonsign, Forgottenshadow, Hopeshade, Seedwish, Lilydust, Stripedheart and Christmastreestripe!"
Graystar waited for the yowling to die down then continued, but before he uttered a single word. Jayfeather spoke up
"Goldenseed has something to say."
"I do.” Goldenseed nodded.
“Fadingpaw, would please come forward." Fadingpaw stepped forward.
"Now, I, Goldenseed, medicine cat of Believe Clan call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. She has trained hard to understand the ways of a medicine cat, and with your help she will serve her clan for many stars. Fadingpaw do you promise to uphold the ways of a medicine cat to stand apart from rivalry between clan and clan and to protect all cats equally even at the cost of your life?"
"I do," Fadingpaw answered with pride.
“Then by powers of Star Clan I give you your true name as a medicine cat. Fadingpaw from this moment you will be known as Fadingechoes. Star Clan honors your bravery and faith. and Jayfeather and I welcome you as a full medicine cat of Believe Clan." Goldenseed finished.
"This meeting is finally over!" Graystar announced. The new warriors performed their vigil. When Fallenleaf told them their vigil was over, they walked into camp where Graystar chose cats to go to the party.
"It’s time for the party,” Graystar said. “I pick Nightwhipsers, Moonsign, Forgottenshadow, Hopeshade, Seedwish, Lilydust, Stripedheart, Christmastreestripe, Believesong, Sootpath, Rainsplash, Fallenleaf, Caveshadow, Ashdust, Hollylight, Jayfeather, Goldenseed and Fadingechoes. Let's go!”
Chapter 2 Meanwhile, in Hope Clan, Silverpaw jumped up and down with excitement, as she and her siblings anticipated becoming warriors this day. Stormstar leaped onto the tall boulder and yowled.
"Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey, join me beneath the tall boulder for clan meeting!"
All clan cats gathered beneath the tall boulder and listened to their leader.
"I, Stormstar leader of Hope Clan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these seven apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code and I commend them warriors in your turn. Silverpaw, Copperpaw, Splashpaw, Nettlepaw, Nippaw, Waddlepaw and Poppypaw do you promise to uphold the warrior code and protect and defend this clan even at cost of lives?"
"We do," all the apprentices responded.
"Then by the powers of Star Clan I give you your warrior names. Silverpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Silverice. Copperpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Coppershine. Splashpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Splashmist. Nettlepaw, from this moment you shall be known as Nettlefoot. Nippaw, from this moment you shall be known as Niptail. Waddlepaw, from this moment you shall be known as Waddlefoot, and Popppaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Poppydust. Star Clan honors your bravery and faith and we welcome you as full warriors of Hope Clan!"
All clan cats raised their voices to welcome the new warriors
"Silverice, Coppershine, Splashmist, Nettlefoot, Niptail, Waddlefoot and Poppydust!" They yowled and cheered. Stormstar waited for cheering to die down.
"This meeting is finally over! Congratulations new warriors!"
While the new warriors performed their vigil, Stormstar decided to take quick nap, before the party. but that did not last long when Pepperminttree came into his den. She looked him and gasped.
“How you can be sleeping when your mate is having her first litter of kits?"
“Now?” Stormstar eyes widened. "right now?"
"Yes!" Pepperminttree nodded. Stormstar got on his paws and ran out of den with Pepperminttree right behind him.
Meanwhile, in kitting place Mistcloud kept a close watch for Pepperminttree and Stormstar, Finally she saw a reddish tabby tail and announced, "here they come."
Pepperminttree came in Kitting Place panting.
"We’re here, Mistcloud, Willowshine and Rushtail. Great Star Clan Stormstar you’re really fast on your paws."
Stormstar looked down at his feet, trying to catch his breath.
"Thanks. How is Mossyfoot?"
“She's fine,” Rushtail replied with a toothy smile. “She’s waiting for you to see your kits."
Stormstar walked into Kitting Place and saw Mossyfoot with three kits at her belly
"Hi, Stormstar! Come in and see our kits."
"Oh Mossyfoot, they’re beautiful.” Stormstar came closer and asked. “What are their names?"
Mossyfoot purred at her mate and answered, "the dark gray tom is Rockkit, the orange tabby she-cat is Orangekit and dark brown she-cat is Otterkit."
Stormstar leaned down and licked his mate’s cheek.
"Those are perfect names for them, my love," he purred, then instinctively glanced at sky and gasped. "Oh my gosh, it's almost time for party. I have to go, Mossyfoot but I will tell about other clans about you and the kits."
He licked Mossyfoot's cheek one last time, and ran out of Kitting Place to the middle of camp where his clan mates were waiting him to tell them who was going to the party,
"I'm so sorry guys! Mossyfoot just had our kits and I just lost track of time. It is time for the party. I pick Silverice, Coppershine, Splashmist, Nettlefoot, Niptail, Waddlefoot, Poppydust, Candyfrost, Stickfall, Stripepelt, Mintstream, Furzepelt, Hollowflight, Troutstream, Thistlestep, Swallowtail, Willowshine, Mistcloud and Pepperminttree. Let's go!"
Chapter 3 Meanwhile in Faith Clan, Songpaw and Winterpaw jumped up and down with excitement as she and her siblings anticipated becoming warriors this day. Other apprentices kept yowling "For Blazekit!" "For Mom!" "For Blazekit!" "For Mom!"
Sharpstar jumped on the Rock pile, his yowl ringing across camp
"Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join me beneath the Rock pile for clan meeting!"
All clan cats joined beneath the Rock pile and listened to their leader.
"I, Sharpstar, leader of Faith Clan, call upon my warriors to look down on these. . . ,” Sharpstar paused as a dark gray she-cat and skinny black tom jumped out of bushes, Spiritpaw gasped
"Violetkit!" Stormbreeze recognized her lost kit and ran to her. "Violetkit oh, Violetkit I missed you so much! I thought you died with Blazekit. How did you escape?"
"Before Killer could put a claw on me,” Violetkit took a deep breath. “Shrewtooth came out of nowhere and grabbed me. He's been taking care of me and taught me how to fight, hunt and the warrior code, so I'm ready to become a warrior with my sisters. I’m not Violetkit, I'm Violetpaw now."
"That's great news,” Sharpstar looked at her, then purred. “Thank you, Shrewtooth."
"You’re welcome, Sharpstar,” Shrewtooth bowed his head. “She was no trouble at all. Violetpaw was a very quick learner."
Sharpstar nodded and continued the meeting.
“Eight apprentices have trained hard to understand your noble and commend them warriors in your turn. Spiritpaw, Rainpaw, Leafpaw, Violetpaw, Songpaw, Winterpaw, Ditzypaw and Jinglepuppaw, do promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend this clan even at the cost of lives?"
"We do," all of the apprentices responded.
"Then by powers of Star Clan I give you your warriors names. Spiritpaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Spiritlight, Rainpaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Raindrop. Leafpaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Leafspots. Violetpaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Violetdust. Songpaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Songecho. Winterpaw. from this moment. you shall known as Winterstorm. Ditzypaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Ditzypelt, and Jinglepuppaw. from this moment, you shall be known as Jinglepupwhisper. Star Clan honors your bravery and faith and we welcome you as full warriors of Faith Clan!" Sharpstar finished.
All clan cats raised their voices to welcome the new warriors "Spiritlight, Raindrop, Leafspots, Violetdust, Songecho, Winterstorm, Ditzypelt and Jinglepupwhisper!"
"this meeting is finally over!" said once the cheering died down. The new warriors performed their vigil. Sharpstar walked toward Shrewtooth.
"I guess you’re not staying long," he said.
"no Sharpstar.´ Shrewtooth shook his head, slowly sinking to the ground. “I'm dying and stayed alive long enough to mentor Violetdust, Now my work here is done. It's time for me to go.”
“You’ve done well,” Sharpstar mewed, noticing Shewtooth’s emaciated body and sunken eyes.
‘Thank you. Good bye, Sharpstar."
Sharpstar cried as Shrewtooth took his last breath and went to Starclan. Birdfeather saw him and said, "there you are Sharpstar I have been looking for you, He's dead isn't he?"
“Yes.” Sharpstar nodded, his voice shaking. "He is, Birdfeather."
Birdfeather went over to him and whispered, "would like some good news?"
Sharpstar wiped away his tears. "Yes, I would Birdfeather."
Birdfeather smiled "well, I was told to come get you, because your mate is having her last litter of kits right now!"
"Then let's go!" Sharpstar's eyes went wide. Together the two cats ran toward the Kitting Place, where Frecklewish, Echosong and Patchfoot waited for them.
"There you guys are." Sharpstar took a second to catch his breath and asked, "how’s Cherrytail?"
"She's fine,” Patchfoot smiled, “She's waiting for you to see your kits."
Sharpstar walked into Kitting Place and saw Cherrytail with two kits next to her belly. She brightened when she saw him.
"Hi, Sharpstar, Why don't you come over and see your kits?"
"oh Cherrytail,” Sharpstar purred. “They’re beautiful. What their names?"
"The reddish tabby she-cat is Strawberrykit,” Cherrytail answered. “And the brown and white she-cat, with blue eyes is Skykit."
“Perfect.” Sharpstar licked his mate. "Those are perfect names, Cherrytail."
He stayed with his kits until he glanced out the den door. The moon rose in the sky.
"Oh gosh,” he gasped. “It's almost time for the party. I have to go, but I’ll tell other clans about you and the kits." He licked Cherrytail one last time, then he ran out of Kitting Place to the middle of the camp where his clan mates waited for him.
"I'm so sorry, guys. Cherrytail just had her last litter of kits and I just lost track of time,” Sharpstar meowed. “It's time for the party. I choose Spiritlight, Raindrop, Leafspots, Violetdust, Songecho, Winterstorm, Ditzypelt, Jinglepupwhisper, Flowerseed, Sparrowpelt, Fireshine, Honeyheart, Sandytail, Birdfeather, Frecklewish and Echosong. Let's go!"
Chapter 4 Believe Clan was the first to clan to arrive, then Hope Clan came, followed by Faith Clan. Moonlight filled the open area on the island, as the leaders took their places. Graystar spoke first.
"Ok since we came first, I will go first. We have eight new warriors; Nightwhispers, Moonsign, Forgottenshadow, Hopeshade, Seedwish, Lilydust, Stripedheart and Christmastreestripe, and we still have no litter of kits.”
"First of all we have seven new warriors,” Stormstar spoke next. “Silverice, Coppershine, Splashmist, Nettlefoot, Niptail, Waddlefoot and Poppydust. we also happily have three new kits, mine and Mossyfoot's. Their names are Orangekit, Rockkit and Otterkit.”
“First of all,” Sharpstar spoke last. “We have eight warriors; Spiritlight, Raindrop, Leafspots, Songecho, Winterstorm, Ditzypelt, Jinglepupwhisper and Violetdust. Even a big surprise come that shocked anybody. Sharpstar waved his tail. “Violetdust why don't you come up here and tell us about yourself."
Violetdust looked a little confused, but came up anyway, and she whispered to Sharpstar. "You know everything about me."
“True.” Sharpstar nodded. "I do, but they don't."
‘Ok.” Violetdust took a deep breath "Ok my name is Violetdust. I live in Faith Clan. My mom is Stormbreeze, My dad is Bouncefire, I have three sisters Spiritlight, Raindrop and Leafspots, I also have a brother Blazekit who died. Thirteen stars ago me and Blazekit were taken from our clan. We were taken prisoner by evil group of cats. Their leader was Peppermintshade, and another cat named Killer was the deputy. They had no medicine cat. only twelve warriors; Dark, Tiger, Maple, Shred, Snow, Hawk, Thistle, Broken, Silver, Claw, Bone, Jagged, and Hiss plus one queen, Flowerseed,” Violetdust paused. Everyone listened with rapt attention.
“Did they have apprentices?” someone asked.
“Yes,” Violetdust resumed her tale. “They also have six apprentices Ant, Sparrow, Sol, Rock, Rain and Shine. the second day we were told that Peppermintshade wanted to see us, so we did what we were told walked over to her. When got to her, she told us to sit down and tell something about ourselves. so I told her I that wanted to be a warrior and she smiled at me. Then she came to Blazekit and asked him. He told her that he wanted to be a medicine cat. She hissed at him, then waved her tail to Killer to come over, then Peppermintshade whispered something into his ear and he nodded,” Violetdust took a deep shaking breath. “He then grabbed Blazekit by the neck, put him by a stone, and killed him.”
“How awful,” a cat yowled.
“It was,” Violetdust mewed. “I started to cry, and Peppermintshade hissed at me and told Killer to come back. She whispered something again and I thought I was going to die and join Blazekit in Star Clan. Then Shrewtooth came out nowhere, grabbed me and ran. He saved my life, and he also took care of me and taught me how to become a warrior. When he thought I was ready he took me back to Faith Clan and here I am now." Violetdust lowered her head. “He was so brave. I’ll miss him.”
“Good job,” Sharpstar said. “You may rejoin the clan.”
“Thank you,” Violetdust said, and joined the Faith Clan cats.
"We also happily have two new kits, mine and Cherrytail's,”Sharpstar continued. “Their names are Strawberrykit and Skykit."
"Fadingpaw has gotten her full medicine cat name,” Goldenseed spoke up. “She is now Fadingechoes."
After a few minutes of silence, Graystar spoke for one last time, "this meeting is finally over!"
The cats started to leave when Forgottenshadow started to wail in pain. Ashdust gasped "she having her kits."
Fadingechoes, Goldenseed and Jayfeather ran over to her, but by the time they got to her she was in pain to was so bad she started to scream.
"Ok, you need to push right now!" Goldenseed urged. The medicine cats knew Forgottenshadow was having her first litter of kits. After she pushed and wailed, out came five kits; four she-cats and one tom. Ashdust ran over to her and gasped in awe.
"Oh Forgottenshadow!They’re beautiful. What are their names?"
Forgottenshadow purred at her mate and answered "the four she-cats are Shadekit, Fernkit, Mistkit and, before she said the last name, Forgottenshadow heard a strange voice say, “the last two kits must be named Karmakit and Tobykit.” The voice went away and Forgottenshadow continued, "Karmakit, and the tom is Tobykit."
"Those are perfect names, my love," Ashdust said.
Forgottenshadow licked his check and said, "thank you, my love."
Ashdust nuzzled her check and said "you're welcome, Forgottenshadow. Now let's get you and the kits home."
Chapter 5
"I forgot to tell the name of the evil group of cats, it's Death Clan," Violetdust spoke, stopping everyone from leaving.
"Wait, we’re not done yet,” Furzepelt added. “Graystar. you said that Forgottenshadow was a new warrior right?"
Graystar nodded. "Right."
"Then why are there kits by her belly? She is too young to be a mom!" Furzepelt asked with a snarl.
Forgottenshadow put down Shadekit and replied "I didn't think it would be such a big deal, I fell in love two stars before I became a warrior!"
Fuzrepelt hissed, "Well it is a big deal, and for payment, me and Hollowflight will kill your kits!"
Ashdust jumped to his paws and growled, "no, you won't, and I'm not going to let you, and Star Clan will be mad if you kill on a full star."
"He's right,” Graystar agreed. “And she's not the first young mom. She's the second. Ferncloud was the first."
Forgottenshadow's eyes went wide. "Really? I'm not the first?"
"Really." Graystar nodded.
Furzepelt growled really loud. "Well then, I understand. You’re ok with this Graystar, because she's your clan mate. and I'm guessing that you’re her mate!"
Ashdust nodded. "Yes I am."
"I thought so, and if Star Clan was mad at us they would have brought clouds to cover the sky. but they didn't, so it wouldn't make them mad to kill them I think they would be pleased with me! Now Hollowflight. come over here we have work to do."
Hollowflight shook his head. "No, I won't do it, Furzepelt. Three of them are the prophecy cats, Fernkit was named after Ferncloud, Tobykit one of the prophecy cats looks like his mom and Shadekit looks like her dad."
Furzepelt looked at Hollowflight and hissed, "what happened to you Hollowflight? You trained in Dark Forest with me, but there's no darkness in you!"
Before Hollowflight could answer, Furzepelt leaped at him with claws out. The two cats battled for hours until clouds finally started to cover the sky. Sharpstar looked up into the sky and yowled "Star Clan is mad. We need to stop this now and go home!"
Furzepelt and Hollowflight stopped fighting, and all cats got home safe and dry.
Chapter 6
The next day Fuzrepelt and Hollowflight lay in the medicine cat den recovering from their wounds they got last night. Pepperminttree looked at them, and sighed.
"I still can't believe you battled over a litter of kits. Yes, Fuzrepelt, Forgottenshadow was a young mom, but still no reason for you saying that you will kill her kits, I mean, Furzepelt you may have trained in Dark Forest, but that was long time ago. That’s why you still have darkness inside of you.”
Furzepelt looked at Pepperminttree and hissed, "I don't care, about what you’re saying Pepperminttree. There's some cats with darkness in them not just me. Minnowtail, Boulderfur, Pebblefoot and Rushtail. So you better watch out, Pepperminttree, because together we are one."
Chapter 7 Pepperminttree couldn't believe what she just heard. "I need some fresh air," she muttered.
Pepperminttree walked out of camp and into the forest. Meanwhile, a tortoiseshell she-cat, with reddish color paws watched Pepperminttree through the bushes. Pepperminttree thought that she was alone, so she started picking herbs. She picked herbs for about an hour, then decided to stop. until she saw a poppy flower on the bush that the she-cat hid in.
"Hope Clan does need more poppy seeds." she thought, and walked toward the bush to pick the flower. When she got to the bush, she reached for the flower and saw amber eyes shining through the bush. Pepperminttree gasped and jumped back.
"Who are you? Show yourself."
Ok, it's time for my little act, ths she cat thought. She walked out of the bush with the flower in her mouth, Pepperminttree still shook with fear.
"I will ask you again, who are you?"
“Calm down,” the she-cat mewed, smiled and passed the flower toward Pepperminttree " I'm not going to hurt you. My name is Snake and I'm looking for a place to stay."
“Ok,”Pepperminttree took a deep breath, claming herself, and said "Ok, then follow me, I'll take you to Stormstar."
“Thank you,” Snake said with smile. " Do you need help carrying, those, um, what's your name?"
"You're welcome Snake, and yes I would love some help. My name is Pepperminttree, the medicine cat of Hope Clan." Pepperminttree replied
"Ok, then Pepperminttree, pass me some of those herbs, and show me the way." Snake meowed. Pepperminttree smiled and passed half of her pile to Snake, then walked toward Hope Clan Snake followed right behind her. When they got there, Stormstar greeted them,
"Hello Pepperminttree, Wow that's a lot of herbs and who is this?"
Pepperminttree dropped her herbs and answered "Hello Stormstar. This is Snake. She wants to join Hope Clan."
“All right.” Stormstar nodded and jumped onto the Tall Boulder and mewed "Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey, join me beneath the Tall Boulder for a clan meeting!"
All of the clan cats joined beneath the Tall Boulder and listened to their leader. Snake stepped forward.
"Snake, do you promise to uphold the Warrior Code and protect and defend this clan even at the cost of your life?" Stormstar said.
"I do." Snake meowed "Then by the powers of Star Clan I give you your clan name. Snake, from this moment you will be known as Snakefoot!"
All clan cat raised their voices to welcome the new warrior "Snakefoot!" "Snakefoot!" "Snakefoot!"
Stormstar waited for the clamor to die down before he said, "this meeting is finally over!"
As Snakefoot walked toward the door to have her vigil, she smiled, thinking, this is going to be so easy!
Chapter 8 Meanwhile in Star Clan, Firestar watched Snakefoot and shook his head.
"This not good, this is not good at all."
Bluestar heard him sigh and walked over to him and asked " What's wrong Firestar?"
Firestar just sighed more deeply. "Oh, Bluestar, nothing good can come out this. The Hope Clan cats don't know who they’re dealing with. This cat, Bluestar, is pure evil. She puts on these little acts of kindness just to get cats on her side, Bluestar, the new three have their biggest battle to tackle ever and they don't even know it."
THE SURVIVORS by Spottail PART FOUR
Chapter One Shadekit shook in her paws, because she was becoming a apprentice today. Forgottenshadow purred with happiness, since that night when Furzepelt threatened to kill her kits, she didn't think they would even make it this far. Ashdust ran to his mate with big news.
"Forgottenshadow, I just talked to Graystar and guess who the mentors are going to be for your kits?"
Forgottenshadow's eyes went wide. "No way! Oh, Ashdust, thank you! My sisters are going to be wonderful mentors."
"I know, and I even got Graystar to make Seedwish and Lilydust mentors, too, and they have no idea." Ashdust smiled, baring the tips of his fangs.
"They are going to be so surprised!" Forgottenshadow purred
Ashdust nodded. "I know. Oh think I hear Graystar. We’d better get out there."
Meanwhile, in the middle of the camp. Graystar jumped onto High Ledge and said "Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join me beneath the High Ledge for a clan meeting!"
All clan cats joined beneath the High Ledge and listened to their leader.
"Forgottenshadow's kits have reached their ninth star. They have had an adventurous kithood, but I hope they have learned valuable lessons and I believe they are ready to become apprentices. Shadekit, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Shadepaw. Lilydust. you have not had an apprentice yet, but trust you to pass all you learned to Shadepaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.”
Lilydust went over to Shadepaw to twine tails with her, as Graystar looked at the other kits.
“Fernkit. from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Fernpaw. Seedwish, you have not had an apprentice yet either, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Fernpaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.”
Seedwish hurried over to Fernpaw to twine tails with her. Graystar eyed the next kit.
“Tobykit. from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Tobypaw. Nightwhispers, you also have not had an apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all learned to Tobypaw and help him to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.”
Nightwhispers went over to Tobypaw to twine tails with him, and Graystar continued.
“Karmakit, from this day until you receive your warrior name you will be known as Karmapaw. Hopeshade, you have not had an apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Karmapaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.”
Hopeshade went over to Karmapaw to twine tails with her, and Graystar smled at the next kit.
“Mistkit, from this day until receive your warrior name you will be known as Mistpaw. Moonsign, you have not had an apprentice either, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Mistpaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.”
Moonsign ran over to Mistpaw to twine tails with her. Graystar took deep breath.
“This meeting is finally over!"
The clan heard very loud cries, from Hazeltail and Rosepetal. The medicine cats ran to go help them, Graystar saw the medicine cats run, and he knew what that meant. He joined the medicine cats, and by the time he got there, the kits were already born, Lionblaze was there to greet him.
"Hi, Graystar! Hazeltail has named her kits Bluekit, Bramblekit, Snowkit, Spotkit and Lakekit. Rosepetal has named her kits Rainbowkit, Sweetkit, Ravenkit, Sandykit and Shinningkit."
"Thank you Lionblaze,” Graystar smiled. “I will go and see them." Graystar walked into Kitting Place and went toward the kits. When he saw them, he said, "Hello kits welcome to Believe Clan." Then he looked at Hazeltail and Rosepetal and thought, who are their mates?
Chapter 2 Meanwhile in Hope Clan, they welcomed Snakefoot, A few stars after that, Orangekit was jumped up down with happiness she was becoming a apprentice today. Stormstar jumped up onto the Tall Boulder and meowed, "Let all cats old enough to catch own prey, join me beneath the Tall Boulder for a clan meeting!"
All of the clan cats joined beneath the Tall Boulder and listened to their leader.
"Mossyfoot's kits have reached their ninth star they had an adventurous kit hood, I hope they have learned valuable lessons and I believe they are ready to become apprentices. Orangekit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Orangepaw. Snakefoot you have not had an apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Orangepaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.”
Snakefoot went over to Orangepaw to twine tails with her Stormstar continued.
“Rockkit from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Rockpaw. Silverice you have not had an apprentice yet either, but trust you to pass all you learned to Rockpaw and help him to become a warrior that the Clan can be proud of.”
Silverice went over to Rockpaw to twine tails with him, and Stormstar took a breath.
“Otterkit, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Otterpaw. Splashmist you also have not had an apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Otterpaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of."
Spalshmist trotted over to Otterpaw to twine tails with her.
“This meeting is finally over!" Stormstar concluded. A few hours after the meeting Marshmallowbrook had her kits,Blueberrykit and Giftykit. Stormstar heard the news and welcomed the new kits, then he went to bed, On the way, he thought, who is her mate?
Chapter 3 Strawberrykit jumped up and down with happiness because she was become a apprentice today, Sharpstar jumped onto the Rock Pile and mewed,
"Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join me beneath the Rock Pile for a clan meeting!"
All the clan cats joined beneath the Rock Pile and listened to their leader
"Cherrytail's kits had reached their ninth star they have had an adventurous kithood, I hope they have learned valuable lessons and I believe that they are ready to become apprentices. Strawberrykit from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Strawberrypaw. Violetdust you have not had an apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Starwberrypaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.”
Violetdust walkeed over to Strawberrypaw to twine tails with her.
“Skykit,” Sharpstar continued. “From this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Skypaw. Songecho, you had not had an apprentice yet either, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Skypaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.”
Songecho went over to Skypaw to twine tails with her
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“This meeting is over!" Sharpstar announced.
A few hours after the meeting, Flowerseed had her kits, Shinekit and Sparrowkit, Sharpstar heard the news and ran over to welcome them. after that he went to bed. AS he curled up in his nest, he thought, who is her mate?
Chapter 4 Meanwhile deep in the forest, two cats walked around in confusion.
"Where are we Koda?" A brown she-cat asked
"I don't know Ginger, I been looking for Spot, but I don't see her anywhere. I really haven't noticing where we are." Koda complained. Ginger just shook her head.
"We’re lost in the middle of nowhere, Koda, and there's a lot of trees." Ginger mewed.
Koda nodded "You’re right, Ginger. I do see the trees now, and paw prints!"
"Oh. Koda,” Ginger gasped. “That's wonderful news. Let’s follow them."
"Yes let’s follow them,” Koda agreed. “And see if we can find somebody to help us."
Chapter 5 The two lost cats followed the paw prints to Faith Clan camp, where a reddish tabby she-cat greeted them.
"Hello, my name is Strawberrypaw. who are you guys?"
"Hello Strawberrypaw. My name is Koda and this is my sister, Ginger, and we’re lost."
"Well, I can tell you where you are. You’re in Faith Clan,"
Koda and Ginger looked puzzled.
"Faith Clan, what's Faith Clan?" they asked.
Strawberrypaw's jaw dropped open. "Your kidding right?"
The two cats shook their head. "No, we’re not."
"Well.” Strawberrypaw took a deep breath. “There are three big groups of cats called clans. The first one is Believe Clan, the second one is Hope Clan and the last one is Faith Clan. You’ll be safer with a clan than out all alone. Now that you understand, would you like to join Faith Clan?"
"Yes."The two cats nodded.
Sharpstar, who heard the conversation, jumped onto Rock Pile and said "Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join me beneath the Rock Pile for a clan meeting!"
All clan cats joined beneath the Rock Pile and listened to their leader.
"Koda and Ginger do promise to protect and defend this clan even at the cost of your lives?"
"We do." Ginger and Koda answered, eyes shining.
“Then by the powers of Star Clan, I give you your clan names. Koda from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Kodapaw. Winterstorm, you have not had an apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Kodapaw and help him to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of."
Winterstorm went over to Kodapaw and sat beide him, twining tails.
“Ginger,” Sharpstar continued. “From this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Gingerpaw. Spiritlight, you have not had an apprentice yet either, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Gingerpaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.”
Spiritlight walked over to Gingerpaw, touched noses, then twined tails with her.
“Welcome to Faith Clan.” Sharpstar finished. “his meeting is finally over!"
Strawberrypaw and Skypaw guided the new cats over to show them their den.
"Hi and congrats. I really think you’re going to like here. This my sister, Skypaw."
"Hi. We’re here to show you your dens."
"Ok, lead the way!" Kodapaw meowed as Gingerpaw and Kodapaw followed Strawberrypaw and Skypaw.
"I think we’re really going to like here too, and we have a feeling that Spot is not that far away." Ginger whispered.
Chapter 6 Snakefoot dreamed that she was in a garden of flowers, when all of a sudden a dark shadow appeared. Snakefoot blinked with recognition.
"Hello, Tigerstar, What's my message do you have for me tonight?"
Tigerstar purred, "hello Snakefoot. Tonight your message is to leave Hope Clan alone. Your job is to kill the prophecy cats and a little golden brown kit, both in Believe Clan."
"Consider it done, Tigerstar." Snakefoot nodded.
Tigerstar smiled and faded away. Snakefoot woke up with evil gleam in her eye.
Chapter 7 Meanwhile in Believe Clan, Lionblaze stood on the High Ledge, giving out patrols.
"For one patrol, I pick Nightwhispers, Lilydust, Tigershadow, Shimmerfern, Fallenleaf, Joylight, Icecloud, Blossomfall, Princesscloud and the apprentices. For another patrol, I pick Moonsign, Hopeshade, Seedwish, Christmastreestripe, Forgottenshadow, Believesong, Pinecone, Rainsplash, and Toadstep. Nightwhipsers you will lead your patrol and Moonsign you will lead your patrol. Now carry on!"
Lionblaze walked over Stripedheart and said "sorry, maybe next time."
Stripedheart looked at him and purred "That's ok Lionblaze."
Meanwhile in Star Clan, Brightspirit listened as Rushtail gave out patrols,
"I need to be down there." she sighed. Her dad Braveheart walked over to his daughter and put his tail over her shoulders
"I know sweetheart. Shiningheart and I have been talking and we think the same thing. That all of us should be down there helping out those cats."
Shiningheart who overheard,walked over to them and meowed "I been talking to Firestar and he says that he agrees with me and that he going to help us do it."
"Yep I am." Firestar said, joining them.
"Is this really going to happen?"
Firestar answered with a nod, "yes Brightspirit, but when you get down there no one must know your real names. You going to tell them that your names are Bright, Shining and Brave. and the new clan names that you will get, you are going to have to like it, or Star Clan will bring you guys right back up, ok?"
The three cats nodded Firestar smiled and waved his tail around and around to make a portal for cats to go through to get to the clans. The cats lined up and one by one they jumped into the portal into Believe Clan forest, where they waited for a patrol to find them.
Chapter 8 A few hours went by, and, finally, Nightwhisper’s patrol found them.
"Hello my name is Shadepaw, and who are you?"
"Hello Shadepaw. My name is Shining, and over there are my friends Bright and Brave."
"Hello Shining. My name is Lilydust. Would you like to join Believe Clan?"
The three cats nodded.
"Great, then follow us," Fernpaw mewed, and the three cats followed Nightwhisper’s patrol back to camp. When they got there, Graystar waited for them,
"Hello and welcome to Believe Clan, We have been expecting you," he said, then jumped onto the High Ledge and mewed "Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join me beneath the High Ledge for a clan meeting!"
All of the clan cats joined beneath the High Ledge and listened to their leader
"Shining, do you promise to protect and defend this clan even at the cost of your life?"
"I do." Shining said proudly
"Then by the powers of Star Clan I give you your clan name, Shining, from this day. until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Shiningpaw. Dovewing you have not had an apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Shiningpaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.”
Dovewing went over to Shiningpaw and twined tails with her.
“Brave,” Graystar continued. “Do you promise to protect and defend this clan even at the cost of your life?”
"I do." Brave said proudly
“Then powers of Star Clan I give you your clan name, Brave, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Bravepaw. Forgottenshadow, you also have not had an apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Bravepaw and help him to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.”
Forgottenshadow went over to Bravepaw and twines tail with him.
“Bright,” Graystar said. “Do you promise to protect and defend this clan even at the cost of your life?”
"I do." Bright said proudly
“Then by the powers of Star Clan, I give you your clan name, Bright, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Brightpaw. Stripedheart you have not had an apprentice yet either, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Brightpaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.”
Stripedheart walked over Brightpaw and twined tails with her.
“Welcome to Believe Clan,” Graystar announced. “This meeting is finally over!"
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Post by phantomstar57 on Aug 2, 2016 12:47:52 GMT -5
THE SURVIVORS by Spottail PART FIVE
Chapter 1
Spotkit jumped up and down, excited at becoming a apprentice today. Hazeltail purred and look at Rosepetal, Rosepetal understood, because few days before this special day, Snakefoot tried to kill Spotkit, Tobypaw, Karmapaw and Mistpaw, but failed, Fernpaw and a few others fought Snakefoot and saved them. Fernpaw was badly hurt in the battle, and Shadepaw thought that Fernpaw was going to die, so she asked Graystar if her Warrior name could be Shadefern after her sister, Graystar said yes. The rest of Believe Clan prayed to Star Clan for eight days and on the ninth day, Fernpaw woke up.
Graystar jumped onto High Ledge, breaking Rosepetal’s reminiscing, and said "Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join me beneath the High Ledge for a Clan meeting!"
All of the clan cats joined beneath and listened to their leader.
"I. Graystar, leader of Believe Clan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these eight apprentices. They trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code and I commend warriors in your turn. Shiningpaw, Bravepaw, Brightpaw, Shadepaw, Fernpaw, Tobypaw, Karmapaw and Mistpawl do you promise to uphold the warrior and to protect and defend this clan, even at the cost of your lives?”
Together all of the apprentices said "We do."
“Then by the powers of Star Clan I give you your warrior names. Shiningpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Shiningflame. Bravepaw, from this moment you shall be known as Bravestorm. Brightpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Brightshine, Shadepaw from this moment you shall be known as Shadefern, Fernpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Fernpath. . . .”
Graystar stopped as the ground shook with huge rumbling sound, Dovewing gasped.
"Oh no! Not again! Everybody run!"
Everyone got out safely, expect for Spotkit who got lost in crowd and a branch fell on top of her. Hazeltail noticed that her kit was not there and started calling for her.
"SPOTKIT WHERE ARE YOU? SPOTKIT!!!!" she screeched.
Tobypaw let out gasp "What if she still in the camp, I'll go look."
As he ran toward the camp, his mom yowled, "TOBYPAW STOP!!!!!"
But Tobypaw ran, ducked and zigzagged, trying not to get trapped by a falling branch. Finally he found Spotkit trapped under a branch. Tobypaw let out a sigh of relief when he saw that Spotkit's pelt still rose and fell.
"She's still alive, Spotkit, I'm here to help you."
Spotkit lifted her and meowed weakly, "Tobypaw, what are you doing here, go back outside save yourself."
Tobypaw shook his head. "I'm not leaving you here, your mom is outside calling for you. she's very worried."
Spotkit just sighed a weak sigh and nodded. "Ok, Tobypaw."
Tobypaw very slowly crawled under the branch and dragged Spotkit out by her neck, then ran back outside and placed Spotkit next to her mom. Hazeltail started crying tears of joy
"Oh thank Star Clan you’re ok, Spotkit."
Spotkit got up very slowly on wobbly legs and licked her mom's cheek. "I got lost and was trapped under a branch, Tobypaw saved me."
Forgottenshadow gasped, "The Toby will brave the branches. The prophecy has started."
After a while the rumbling stopped and rained very hard that the Lake flooded.
"Quick, into the trees," Graystar meowed and all cats climbed the trees and were safe except for Rainbowkit, who couldn't hold on to her branch, and fell into the rising water.
"RAINBOWKIT!!!!!!!!!!" Rosepetal screamed, Karmapaw saw Rainbowkit trying to fight waves and jumped in. The water rushED faster and faster, but Karmapaw fought the waves, until, finally, she reached Rainbowkit just in time. Rainbowkit sank under, drowning, eyes wide, unable to stay afloat. Karmapaw grabbed her by the neck and swam back toward trees. She reached the trees, and placed Rainbowkit back on the branch. Rosepetal grabbed her kit.
"Rainbowkit." she called, Rainbowkit remained unresponsive. "Oh no, Star Clan NOOO!!!!" she wailed. Fadingechoes heard Rosepetal crying and ran toward her.
"Calm down Rosepetal. I think I can save her,” he mewed. Fadingechoes very gently pushed down on Rainbowkit’s back, and Rainbowkit threw up a lot of water, coughed, then took big gasping breath for air.
"Mom, is that you?" she asked in a weak mewl.
"Yes little one I'm right here. Thank you Star Clan." Rosepetal replied, licking her kit’s face.
Forgottenshadow walked up to her kit and mewed "Karmapaw, are you ok?"
Karmapaw coughed up little bit of water and meowed "Yes, Mom, I'm ok."
"The Karma will fight the stream." Forgottnshadow murmured.
After a few hours, the water dried up when the rain stopped, Bluekit was first to climb down when a big wave rolled toward her. Mistpaw saw at and jumped down on top of her just in time. The wave splashed right on them. Hazeltail and Forgottenshadow climbed down toward them, when they got therem Bluekit wriggled out and ran toward her Mom.
"Mom, Mistpaw saved me!" she cried,
Hazeltail licked her kit and said, "Thank you, Mistpaw."
Mistpaw just smiled. "Oh, it was nothing really."
Forgottenshadow smiled, and remarked, "and Mist will survive the splash."
When all cats got down from tree, the danger was over and the prophecy fulfilled. Graystar walked over to three cats.
"Let’s finish that meeting now shall we?” Graystar said. “Tobypaw from this moment you shall be known as Tobybranch. ,.Karmapaw from this moment you shall be known as Karmastream, and Mistpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Mistsplash. Star Clan honors your bravery and faith, and we welcome you as full warriors of Believe Clan!"
All clan cats raised their voices to welcome the new warriors. "Shiningflame, Bravestorm, Brightshine, Shadefern, Fernpath, Tobybranch, Karmastream and Mistsplash!"
Graystar waited for the cheers to die down before he continued, " Hazeltail's and Rosepetal's kits have reached their ninth star. They have had an adventurous kit hood but I hope they have learned valuable lessons and I believe they are ready to become apprentices. Lakekit, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Lakepaw. Fernpath, you are a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Lakepaw.”
Fernpath went over to Lakepaw to twine tails with her, as Graystar continued the ceremony.
“Bramblekit, from this day until you receive you your warrior name, you will be known as Bramblepaw. Shadefern, you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Bramblepaw.” Graystar paused as Shadefern went over to Bramblepaw to twine tails with her, then raised his voice. “Spotkit, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Spotpaw. Tobybranch, you are a new warrior and Spotpaw's hero. I know you will pass all your skills to Spotpaw.”
Tobybranch went over to Spotpaw to twine tails her. Spotpaw looked at him with delight.
“Rainbowkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Rainbowpaw.” Graystar said, his eyes shining. “Karmastream, you are a new warrior and Rainbowpaw's hero. I know you will pass all your skills to Rainbowpaw.”
Karmastream went over to Rainbowpaw to twine tails her as Graystar turned to the next kit.
“Bluekit, from this day, until you receive warrior name, you will be known as Bluepaw. Mistsplash, you a new warrior and Bluepaw's hero. I know you will pass all your skills to Bluepaw.”
Mistsplash went over to Bluepaw to twine tails with her.
“Snowkit, from this until you receive your warrior name, you be known as Snowpaw. Christmastreestripe you have not had an apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Snowpaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.” Graystripe meowed. Christmastreestripe went over to Snowpaw to twine tails with her.
‘Sweetkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Sweetpaw. Brightshine you are a new warrior, but you wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Sweetpaw.”
Brightshine went over to Sweetpaw to twine tails with her and Graystar looked at the next kit.
“Ravenkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Ravenpaw. Shiningflame you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Ravenpaw.”
Shiningflame walked over to Ravenpaw to twine tails with her as Graystar continued.
Sandykit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Sandypaw. Bravestorm, you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Sandypaw.”
Bravestorm joined Sandypaw to twine tails with her.
“Shiningkit, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Shiningpaw. Fadingechoes I know I'm putting Shiningpaw in safe paws. I pray that Star Clan gives her all the bravery and wisdom that she will need.”
Fadingechoes went over to Shiningpaw to twine tails with her. Graystar drew a deep breath.
“This meeting is finally over!"
The new warriors had their vigil. Graystar curled up under a bush to trying to get some sleep, tired after the big storm. He closed his eyes, but he heard Shiningpaw's tiny pawsteps. Graystar lifted hus head wearily.
"Kitting?"
Shiningpaw nodded. "Yes Graystar and you'll never guess who it is."
"Alright, Shiningpaw lead the way."
Shiningpaw raced ahead, with Graystar right behind her. When they got there Jayfeather, Goldenseed, Fadingechoes and Lionblaze stood there to greet them.
"Hello, Graystar, Blossomfall just had her kits and named them Tealkit, Lightkit, Pennykit and Starkit."
"Thank you, Lionblaze." Graystar meowed, then went inside to see the kits. "Welcome to Believe Clan kits." Then he looked at Blossomfall and thought, who is her mate? A small voice whispered into Graystar’s ear. Blossomfall’s mate is Molefrost. Graystar smiled. “Thanks for telling me, Star Clan.”
Chapter 2
Meanwhile in Hope Clan, Giftykit jumped up and down with happiness because she was becoming a apprentice today.
"Well I'm very proud of you, Orangepaw," Snakefoot purred.
"Thank you Snakefoot," Orangeapw mewed.
"You’re very welcome, Orangepaw,"
Stormstar purred as he jumped onto Tall Boulder, then raised his voice.
"Let all cats old enough to catch their prey join me beneath the Tall Boulder for a clan meeting!"
All of the clan cats joined beneath the High Ledge and listened to their leader.
"I, Stormstar, leader of Hope Clan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these three apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code and I commend them warriors in your turn. Orangepaw, Rockpaw and Otterpaw do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend this clan even at cost of your lives?"
Together all of the apprentices said "We do."
“Then by the powers of Star Clan, I give you your warrior names. Orangepaw, from this moment you shall be known as Orangeflower, Rockpaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Rockpool, and Otterpaw from this moment you shall be known as Otterwhisker. Star Clan honors your bravery and faith and we welcome you as full warriors of Hope Clan!"
All of the clan cats raised their voices to welcome the new warriors, "Orangeflower, Rockpool and Otterwhisker!"
Stormstar waited for the cheering to die down before he continued, "Marshmallowbrook's kits have reached their ninth star they have had an adventurous kit hood, but I hope they have learned valuable lessons and I believe they are ready to become apprentices. Blueberrykit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Blueberrypaw. Orangeflower you are a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Blueberrypaw.”
Orangeflower went over to Blueberrypaw to twine tails with her. Stormstar looked at Giftykit.
“Giftykit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Giftypaw. Otterwhisker you are a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills. I trust you to pass them on to Giftypaw.”
Otterwhisker went over to Giftypaw to twine tails with her. Stormstar finished, “this meeting is over!"
The new warriors had their vigil. As Stormstar walked over to his den to think, he heard paw steps behind him, He turned around and saw Pepperminttree. He flicked his ears.
"Is Mossyfoot kitting again?"
Pepperminttree nodded.
"Ok Pepperminttree I'm coming." Stormstar and Pepperminttree ran to the Kitting place. When they got there, Mossyfoot already had her second litter of kits, When Stormstar saw them he sighed in awe
"They’re just lovely Mossyfoot. What are their names?"
Mossyfoot smiled and replied, "the first one is Praisekit, and second one is Praykit and the last one is Prayerkit."
Stormstar was about to say something when the wind blew hard and the ground was shook.
"EVERYBODY GET OUT!" he screamed. All the cats ran out of the camp, Rockpool, Blueberrypaw and Giftypaw all stayed behind to help Mossyfoot and the kits. When everyone was out, Stormstar, the last one in the camp, ran to follow his clan. Trees fell all around him, and though he tried to dodge them all, a branch fell on him. Stormstar lay beneath it, barely able to breathe, and lost three lives trying to escape. Mossyfoot saw her mate hasn't made out of camp yet and sent Orangeflower, Rockpool and Otterwhisker to go find him. They found him under a big tree branch, and with a little teamwork they saved their dad. When the four them got out, all of them knew that they had lost their home, but they were all safe.
Chapter 3
Shinekit jumped up and down with happiness because she was becoming a apprentice today. Strawberrypaw hissed when she saw Kodapaw and Gingerpaw
"What's the matter?" Skypaw asked.
"There's only two kits and our dad is going to give them to Kodapaw and Gingerpaw," Strawberrypaw growled.
"You don't know that Strawberrypaw. He's our dad, He might give one to one of us the other one to one of them." Skypaw meowed.
Strawberrypaw sighed, "well, I’ll have to see, Skypaw."
Sharpstar purred, very proud of his kits as he jumped onto the Rock Pile and mewed "Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join me beneath the Rock Pile for a clan meeting!"
All clan cats joined beneath the Rock Pile and listened to their leader.
"I, Sharpstar, leader of Faith Clan, call upon my warriors ancestors to look down on these four apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code and I commend them warriors in your turn. Strawberrypaw, Skypaw, Gingerpaw and Kodapaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend this clan, even at the cost of your lives?"
All of the apprentices said, "We do."
“Then by the powers of Star Clan I give you your warrior names, Strawberrypaw, from this moment. you shall be known as Strawberrysplash, Skypaw. from this moment you shall be known as Skyflight. Gingerpaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Gingerstorm and Kodapaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Kodaheart. Star Clan honors your bravery and faith and we welcome you as full warriors of Faith Clan!"
All of clan cats raised their voices to welcome the new warriors "Strawberrysplash, Skyflight, Gingerstorm and Kodaheart!"
Sharpstar waited for the cheering to die down before he continued, "Shinekit and Sparrowkit have reached their ninth star they have had an adventurous kit hood, but I hope they have learned valuable lessons and I believe they are ready to become apprentices. Shinekit. from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Shinepaw. Strawberrysplash, you are a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting kills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Shinepaw.”
Strawberrysplash went over to Shinepaw to twine tails with her, eyes shining with joy. Sharpstar continued.
"Sparrowkit, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Sparrowpaw. Gingerstorm, you are a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Sparrowpaw.” Gingerstorm went over to Sparrowpaw to twine tails with her Sharpstar finished. “This meeting is finally over!"
The new warriors had their vigil. Sharpstar was about to have a rest when he heard paw steps. He looked over his shoulder and saw Birdfeather trotting toward him.
"Kitting?"
Birdfeather nodded
"Alright, Birdfeather I'm coming."
Sharpstar and Birdfeather ran to the Kitting Place, and when they got there Patchfoot, Echosong and Frecklewish waited for them.
"Hi Sharpstar. Rainbowstorm had just had her kits and named them Cloudkit and Rainkit."
Sharpstar smiled "Thank you, I shall go in and welcome them." He walked in and meowed "Welcome to Faith Clan kits."
He looked at the kits, then at Rainbowstorm. Who is her mate? he thought. Sharpstar opened his mouth to ask her, when the wind gusted and the ground rubled. He felt the vibrations through his paws.
"EVERYBODY GET OUT RIGHT NOW!" he shrieked. and all the cats raced out of camp, Strawberrysplash, Skyflight, Gingerstorm, Kodaheart, Sparrowpaw and Shinepaw helped Rainbowstorm and the kits. When everyone was out, Sharpstar, the last one in the camp, followed his clan out. Above him limbs cracked and groaned, then a tree branch fell on him, cracking his ribs. He lost three lives before Cherrytail noticed that her mate was not out of camp. She wailed to Scratchleg, Starwish, Flowerseed, Snowflakefall, Frostybreeze, Songecho, Winterstorm, Strawberrysplash and Skyflight, and they ran back into camp, and found him under a big tree branch. With a little teamwork they lifted the log and got him safely out before, Sharpstar lost another life. Sharpstar looked at them, and sighed, "our home is gone, but we are all safe."
Chapter 4
As the Believe Clan cats crossed the tree bridge, Graystar thought how are the rest clans going to react when they hear this? Spotpaw looked at Graystar and said "I'm thinking the same thing Graystar." Her voice muffled by Pennykit. When they got there no one else was on the island.
Graystar sighed, "figures, we were only the clan with the true prophecy cats, so it only makes since that. he was stopped by Lionblaze's mew.
"Look more cats are coming!" Tealkit looked over her shoulder and gasped "It's a kit!"
Graystar watched as the cat who was carrying the kit and put her down,
"Stay here Praisekit and I'll go and get the rest of your sisters," Mossyfoot meowed
"But Mom, I want to come with you."
Mossyfoot licked her kit and mewed "No Praisekit you need to stay here. Look, there another kit who wants to play with you," she meowed and ran to get the rest of them. Lionblaze looked at Graystar with a very serious look
"Lionblaze, just because one Clan is coming across it doesn't mean the. . .” Graystar stopped when he saw another cat carrying a kit
"Ok Cloudkit wait here, while I get your brother." Rainbowstorm meowed then ran back across to get Rainkit, "
“What's going on?" Starkit asked.
"You don't know?" Cloudkit gasped.
Lightkit shook her head. "No we don't Cloudkit."
Cloudkit sighed, and looked at Praisekit. "Should we tell them together?" she mewed. Praisekit nodded.
"Snakefoot is now Snakeclaw, and she the other evil cats have formed a group and wants to take over the lake!" the two cats announced.
Chapter 5
"WHAT!!!" Dovewing gasped. Rainkit nodded when he came with Prayerkit and Praykit "I thought the danger was over, when big battle ended"
Orangeflower shook her head when she came with Otterwhisker and Rockpool "I thought so too, but I knew there was something about Snakeclaw that I didn't trust!"
Mossyfoot growled. Graystar sighed as the rest of the cats arrived.
"Ok we might as well start the meeting," he mewed and jumped onto the tree branch. "Ok I'll go first. Well first of all we have lost our home. That's the bad news. The good news is we have eight new warriors Shadefern, Fernpath, Tobybranch, Karmastream, Mistsplash, Shiningflame, Bravestorm and Brightshine, We also have ten new apprentices Spotpaw, Bramblepaw, Snowpaw, Lakepaw, Sweetpaw, Ravenpaw, Shiningpaw, Sandypaw and Bluepaw and we also have four new kits Tealkit, Lightkit, Pennykit and Starkit," Graystar finished.
Stormstar spoke, "well, we have lost our home as well. We have also lost some cats who are in the evil group Furzepelt, Pebblefoot, Minnowtail, Snakeclaw, Boulderfur and Rushtail my ex-deputy and saying that, I have picked a new deputy Hollowflight. Yes he was in the dark forest but he has changed. If you remember that he saved Forgottenshadow's kits and he is also Orangeflower's mate. But that's not all. We also have three new warriors Orangeflower, Rockpool and Otterwhisker and we also have two new apprentices Blueberrypaw and Giftypaw we also have three new kits, mine and Mossyfoot's again Praisekit, Prayerkit and Praykit." Stormstar concluded.
Sharpstar took his turn. "We have also lost our home, That's our bad news, but we do have some good news. We have four new warriors, Strawberrysplash, Skyflight, Gingerstorm and Kodaheart, We also have two new apprentices Shinepaw and Sparrowpaw, and two new kits Cloudkit and Rainkit."
Graystar spoke again. "This meeting is not over yet. We still figure out what going to about finding a new home, and Snakeclaw and her posse."
Chapter 6
"You’re right, Graystar, but I think we should end the meeting and sleep on it." Stormstar mewed with a big yawn. Graystar looked around, seeing that all of cats looked tired, Graystar nodded.
"Ok Stormstar you’re right. This meeting is finally over!"
Most of the cats sighed happily and fell asleep. A few stayed awake. Spotpaw walked over to Gingerstorm and Kodaheart
"Gin and Koda is it really you?" she whispered.
Kodaheart poked Gingerstorm in side.
"Hey what did you do that for?" Gingerstorm hissed. Kodaheart just sighed.
"Didn't you hear what she called us?"
“No.” Gingerstorm shook her head. "I was fast asleep, Kodaheart, what did she call us?"
Gingerstorm spat. Kodaheart gasped.
"Koda and Gin! Who is the only one who would call us that?" Kodaheart hissed.
Gingerstorm looked up at Spotpaw.
"No it can't be!"
Spotpaw nodded "But it is."
"Spot, oh Spot!” Gmgerstorm’s jaws parted in a beaming smile. “It's so good to see you again. Koda and I thought you died."
"I did Gin but Angelfrost give me another chance at life," Spotpaw returned the grin.
"I just can't believe that were back together. I mean what happened in Odyssey and the Imagination station, what happened when we all got out. Me and Kodaheart saw that you weren’t with us, but that's all a dream now that were all back together again," Ginerstorm meowed
"You’re right, Gin, about everything," Spotpaw said.
Meanwhile, some other cats were talking about Snakeclaw.
"I knew something about that cat, that wasn't right!" Mossyfoot spat.
Orangeflower sighed, her eyes full of sadness. "I trusted her and she mentored me really well, but you’re right, Mom. She couldn't be trusted."
The sun started to rise, coloring the sky pink and purple as the cats woke up, Graystar jumped onto the tree branch and mewed, "before we start the meeting, let us hunt and get some breakfast first."
All cats nodded with rumbling bellies and left the island to hunt, Stormstar stalked a mouse when a cat leaped out of bushes and pinned him down.
"Snakeclaw!" he hissed.
"That's my name don't wear it out, and I have been waiting for this moment, Stormstar. I know you have five lives left, and I'll take away every one them." Snakeclaw growled and hit Stormstar four times, but before she took away his last life, a flash orange came by and pinned Snakeclaw down.
"Orangeflower I don't want hurt you, so please just walk away," Snakeclaw protested.
Orangeflower saw the hurt in Snakeclaw and softly mewed, "Ok, Snakeclaw." Then ran she grabbed her mouse and walked back to the Island.
Chapter 7
The hurt in Snakeclaw turned into anger. "Now. where were we? Oh yes I taking away your last life."
"Wait can I ask you something first, Snakeclaw?" Stormstar mewed.
"Sure but make it snappy." Snakeclaw hissed.
"Why did you let my kit go?" Stormstar meowed "Because she was the first one to trust me and if I still play nice with her, I may be able to make her join Killing Clan!" Snakeclaw spat.
"It will never work!" Stormstar growled.
"Who’s going to stop me?" With that she hit Stormstar one last time, Otterwhisker heard the thud and ran toward her dad. Stormstar saw her. and told her to get Hollowflight, Otterwhisker nodded with tears in her eyes. When she got to the Island she thought, get control of yourself Otterwhisker. she took a deep breath and said "Hollowflight, Stormstar want to see you."
Hollowflight just nodded and ran toward Stormstar, He found him lying on ground, bleeding to death.
"Hollowflight, I'm dying. Are you ready to become leader?" With that he was gone, and Hollowflight turned, and headed toward the Moonpool, his heart heavy.
Chapter 8
Hollowflight licked the water of the Moonpool, and fell fast asleep. When he opened his eyes the place was dark and spooky.
"Oh no I'm in the dark forest!" Hollowflight uttered a soft cry of dismay.
A voice shook him away from his thoughts.
"Hello, Hollowflight, are you ready?"
"Yes I'm ready." Hollowflight mewed with a gulp. The place burst with light, and cats flowed in with starry pelts.
"This is Star Clan."
To give Hollowflight first life, three small cats walked up to him.
"Hello, my name is Tuckpool,” the little tom said, his eyes, shinmg. “These are my sisters Linnypelt and Ming-Mingsong and we’re here to give your first life. For your first life. we give you teamwork. Use well when your clan is in trouble."
Hollowflight yowled in pain when the life came in, "I still have eight more to go!" he wailed but did not move a paw.
A gray and white tom stepped up next. "Hello, my name is Olliestep and I'm to give you your next life. For your second life I give you Helping. Use it well to help cat a who needs a paw." This life also hurt Hollowflight, searing into his body. A very pretty silver she-cat walked up next, and Hollowflight caught his breath.
"Hello my name is Wondershimmer. For your third life I give you imagination. Use for when you need a little bit of fun." This life rolled smoothly into him and his mind embraced it. A silver tom with river blue eyes, padded up to Hollowflight.
"Hello my name is Riverstar. I was the first leader of River Clan. For your fourth life I give you bravery. Use it when you need it the most."
This life made Hollowflight yowl in pain. Hollowfight's mom appeared out of the starry mist. His heart jumped, and he purred raggedly.
"Mom, I missed you so much."
"Hello my kit! I missed you, too, For your fifth life, I give you love. Use it when you and Orangeflower get some alone time to together." This life just flowed right though, filling him with warmth and comfort. For his sixth life, Hollowflight's dad trotted out of thr mist. Hollowflight mewed lie a kit.
"Dad, I missed you so much too."
"Same here son. For your sixth life I give you happiness. Use it when you just need a smile." This life kind of tickled of him, His father melted back into the starry fog, and a white she-cat glided up to him.
"Hello, my name is Angelfrost. For your seventh life I give you believing. Use when you think you’re not being a good leader." This life rushed through him, very painful but faded fast. A reddish golden she-cat took ngelfrost’s place.
"Hello my name is Rosebud. For your eighth life, I give you sweetness. Use will when you’re with Orangeflower. This life flowed into him, sweet and smooth like honey. Hollowflight stood, ready for his ninth and final life. A gray tom ambled out of the mists, stars trailing in his wake.
"Hello, my name is Stonefur. For your last life, I give you peace, hope and faith. Use it well when you need them the most." This last life lanced into him, so painful Hollowflight dug his claws into the soft sandy shore, but it vanished as Stormstar walked over to him.
"From now on the cats shall now know you as Hollowstar!”he cried out, his voice reverberating off the rocks. “Your old life is no more!"
After cats cheered his name, they faded into transparent wraiths. Hollowstar felt a stab of panic.
"Wait!” he cried out. “Who shall I pick for a deputy?"
"You know, Hollowstar. Just listen to your heart," the starry cats told him, their many voices caressing his ears as they vanished into the thickening mists. Hollowstar woke up, glanced around the quiet Moonpool, then ran back to the Island.
Chapter 9
When Hollowstar reached the Islandm everyone called out Stormstar's name, He heard the panic in their tones. Hollowstar muttered, "How I am going to tell them?"
He jumped onto tree and yowled, "EVERYBODY COME JOIN UNDER THE TREE PLEASE!"
The yowling and screeching stopped, and every cat gathered under the tree with puzzled faces. Hollowstar looked over all of them, meeting gazes of greens, blues, golds and coppers, eyes that glittered with grief and concern.
"You can stop calling for Stormstar,” Hollowstar paused as startled murmuring rippled through the gathering. A few cats uttered surprised yowls.
“Why?” A sad querulous meow rang out.
“He's dead, Snakeclaw killed him.” Hollowstar announced with a hiss, before continuing. “I am now Hollowstar, the new leader of Hope Clan."
He paused for moment to listen to his heart, as he scanned the Clan, allowing his mid to clear as he made his choice. Cats mewled and mumbled, but nobody offered protest.
"Ok, I have chosen, and the cat who will be Hope Clan's new deputy is Otterwhisker."
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Post by phantomstar57 on Aug 2, 2016 12:51:10 GMT -5
THE SURVIVORS by Spottail
PART SIX
Chapter 1
A few stars after Otterwhisker became the new deputy of Hope Clan, the Clans still lived on the Island. All leaders jumped on top of tree branches, eyes full of pride.
Pennykit jumped up and down, knowing that she was becoming a apprentice this day. She gathered with her fellow candidates, and waited eagerly for their ceremony. Graystar spoke first.
“We have new apprentices and warriors today!” Graystar took a deep breath. “I, Graystar leader of Believe Clan call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these nine apprentices. They trained to understand the ways of your noble code and I commend them warriors in your turn. Spotpaw, Bluepaw. Snowpaw. Lakepaw. Bramblepaw, Rainbowpaw, Sweetpaw, Ravenpaw and Sandypaw do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend this clan even at the cost of your lives?"
"We do," all the apprentices said in unison.
"Then by the powers of Star Clan, I give you your warrior names. Spotpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Spottail. Bluepaw, from this moment you shall be known as Bluesky. Snowpaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Snowdust. Bramblepaw, from this moment you shall be known as Brambleheart, Lakepaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Lakepath. Rainbowpaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Rainbowspots. Sweetpaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Sweetfrost, Ravenpaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Ravensong, and Sandypaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Sandyfire. Star Clan honors you bravery and faith we welcome you full warriors of Believe Clan!"
All of the clan cats raised voice to welcome the new warriors "Spottail, Bluesky, Snowdust, Lakepath, Brambleheart, Rainbowspots, Sweetfrost, Ravensong and Sandyfire!" Their yowls filled the clearing. Graystar waited for the cheering to die down before he continued.
"Blossomfall’s kit's have reached their ninth star. They have had an adventurous kit hood but I hope they have learned valuable lessons and I believe they are ready to become apprentices. Pennykit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Pennypaw. Spottail, you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills. I trust you to pass them on to Pennypaw.”
Spottail went over to Pennypawand twined tails with her, as Graystar continued the ceremony.
“Lightkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Lightpaw. Brambleheart, you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills. I trust you to pass them on to Lightpaw.” Brambleheart went over to Lightpaw and twined tails with her.
“Starkit,” Graystar’s voice rolled on. “From this day,, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Starpaw. Rainbowspots you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills. I trust you to pass them on to Starpaw.”
Rainbowspots walked over to Starpaw and twisted tails with her.
“Tealkit,” Graystarlooked down at the kit. “From this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Tealpaw. Snowdust, you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills. I trust you to pass them on to Tealpaw.”
Snowdust hurried over to Tealpaw to twine tails with her. Graystar took another breath.
“That is all from me," he finished. Hollowstar leaped up on the thick limb of the great tree.
"We, too, have new warriors and apprentices,” Hollowstar announced, then dove right into the ceremonies. “I, Hollowstar, leader of Hope Clan call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these two apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code and I commend them warriors in your turn. Blueberrypaw and Giftypaw, do promise to up hold the warrior code and to protect and defend this clan even at the cost of your lives?”
"We do," both apprentices answered.
"Then, by the powers of Star Clan I give you your warrior names. Blueberrypaw from this moment you shall be known as Blueberryfur, and Giftypaw, from this moment you shall be known as Giftyfire, Star Clan honors your bravery and faith we welcome you as full warriors of Hope Clan!"
All of the clan cats raised their voices to welcome the new warriors. "Blueberryfur and Giftyfire!" they cheered. Hollowstar waited for the clamor to die down before he continued with the ceremonies. His voice echoed over the lake. "Praisekit, Praykit and Prayerkit have reached their ninth star. They have had an adventurous kit hood, but I hope they have learned valuable lessons and I believe they are ready to become apprentices. Praisekit, from this day until, you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Praisepaw. Blueberryfur, you are a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills. I trust you to pass them on to Praisepaw.”
Blueberryfur walked over to Praisepaw to twine tails with her. Hollowstar looked down at the second eager kit.
“Praykit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Praypaw. Giftyfire, you are a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills. I trust you to pass them on to Praypaw.”
Giftyfire trotted over to Praypaw to twine tails with her. Hollowstar continued, turning hs gaze to the third kit.
“Prayerkit, from this day. until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Prayerpaw. Rockpool, you have not had an apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Prayerpaw, and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.”
Rockpool walked over to Prayerpaw to twine tails with her.
"That is all from me,” Hollowstar said, and moved down the limb to make room.
Sharpstar strode forward and jumped onto the tree branch. He looked down with pride at his clan’s new apprentices and warriors to be.
"We, too, have new warriors and apprentices. Despite everything, we prosper.” Sharpstar raised his voice, “I, Sharpstar, leader of Faith Clan call upon my Warrior ancestors look down on these two apprentices, They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code and commend them warriors in your turn. Shinepaw and Sparrowpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and protect and defend this clan even at the cost of your lives?"
"We do," the apprentices said in unison.
"Then, by the powers of Star Clan, I give you your warrior names. Shinepaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Shinelake, and Sparrowpaw from this moment, you shall be known as Sparrowsong. Star Clan honors your bravery and faith we welcome you as full warriors of Faith Clan!"
All of the cats raised their voices to welcome the new warriors.
"Shinelake and Sparrowsong!" rang out over the lake. Sharpstar waited for the cheering to die before continued with the ceremony.
"Rainkit and Cloudkit have reached their ninth star. They have had an adventurous kit hood, I hope they have learned valuable lessons, and I believe they are ready to become apprentices. Rainkit, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Rainpaw. Shinelake, you are a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting skill and killing skills. I trust you to pass them on to Rainpaw.”
Shinelake hurried over to Rainpaw to twine tails with him. “
“Cloudkit,” Sharpstar continued. “From this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Cloudpaw. Sparrowsong, you are a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills. I trust you to pass them on to Cloudpaw.” Sparrowsong went over to Cloudpaw to twine tails with her. Sharpstar gazed over the gathering, and the other leaders nodded,
"This meeting is finally over!" Sharpstar announced. The leaders jumped off tree branches, and the new warriors started their vigil. The three Clans heard very loud cries from Mossyfoot, Larkfur and Honeyheart. Jayfeather, Pepperminttree and Frecklewish ran toward them. The Leaders heard them and ran behind the other medicine cats to witness the birth of more kits. Larkfur, Mossyfoot and Honeyheart named their kits Stepkit, Reignkit, Praiseskit, Prayingkit, Glowkit, Sevenkit and Climbkit. The leaders glanced each other, joy in their eyes.
"Welcome to the clans kits." They said. When all walked out Fadingechoes gasped.
"I forgot to do something, Shiningpaw would come forward please?"
Shiningpaw nodded and came forward.
"Now, I Fadingechoes medicine cat of Believe Clan call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. She has trained hard to understand the ways of a medicine cat and with your help, she will serve her clan for many stars. Shiningpaw, do promise to uphold the ways of a medicine cat, to stand from rivalry between clan and clan to protect all cats equally even at the cost of your life?"
"I do." Shiningpaw mewed very proudly
"Then by the powers of Star Clan I give you your true name as a medicine cat, Shiningpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Shininglight, Star Clan honors your bravery and faith Jayfeather, Goldenseed and I welcome you as a full medicine cat of Believe Clan!"
Chapter 2
The sun came up while the clans were giving out patrols.
"Ok I want Shinelake, Sparrowsong, Strawberrysplash, Skyflight, Gingerstorm and Kodaheart. Shinelake you will lead the patrol,” Sharpstar meowed.
"Ok I want Spottail, Tobybranch, Rainbowspots, Karmastream, Brambleheart and Snowdust. Spottail you will lead the patrol,” Graystar meowed.
"Ok I want Rockpool, Giftyfire, Blueberryfur and Otterwhisker. Rockpool you will lead the patrol, This meeting is finally over!" Hollowstar announced.
Shinelake led the patrol to small Forest behind the Island. Rainpaw was about to mark a bush when he heard a little mew, He followed the sound and found a very young kit shaking under a bush.
"Hey what's the matter? Are you ok?" Rainpaw mewed.
"No I'm not,” the kit mewled. “Minnowtail was in was love with Pebblefoot, and Snakeclaw found out and she was mad when she found out. a few days after I was born she killed my mom with one swipe to neck, She looked at me and said I'll get back to you later. She stomped out of kitting place and I ran and hid in this bush hoping that Snakeclaw won't find me, but I know she is and she going to kill me!"
The little kit’s voice rose to a wail. Rainpaw shook his head.
"Not on my watch. You’re coming with me back to the Island. You'll safe there. Oh and my name is Rainpaw, apprentice of Faith Clan what's yours?"
"My name is Foxkit and, thank you, for being very brave for saving my life,"
Rainpaw smiled. "You’re welcome Foxkit."
Together they ran back to the patrols.
Chapter 3
Shinelake saw Rainpaw and exclaimed, "Thank Star Clan your alright. Rainpaw, you had me worried sick remember it's not safe to go off alone."
Rainpaw put his head down "I'm so sorry Shinelake I going to reset a marker when heard a little mew and found a kit, This is Foxkit, Minnowtail's and Pebblefoot's kit. Snakeclaw found out that Minnowtail was in love with Pebblefoot and she was mad really mad. Today she killed Minnowtail and told Foxkit she was coming for Foxkit later. After that she stomped out of the kitting place and Foxkit ran to safety."
"Ok Rainpaw, let's get Foxkit back to the Island."
Rainpaw looked at Shinelake and smiled. "Ok sounds good, Shinelake."
Together they all ran back to the Island where Sharpstar waited for them.
Chapter 4
"Well, hello guys. I wasn't expecting you so soon!"
"Oh, well sorry, Sharpstar. The reason we came back early is because Rainpaw found a kit." Shinelake meowed. "That Snakeclaw was going to kill. His name is Foxkit and his mom and dad are Minnowtail and Pebblefoot. Snakeclaw found out and she was really mad. So today she killed Foxikt's mom then she left Foxkit alone to go kill Pebblefoot I'm pretty sure. When she left kitting place to kill Pebblefoot, Foxkit ran away and hid in bush where I found him, and that's all," Rainpaw mewed.
Sharpstar looked at Foxkit and smiled. "Welcome to Faith Clan Foxkit, Rainpaw why don't take Foxkit to kitting place and bring him to Honeyheart."
"Ok, come on, Foxkit, follow me," Rainpaw said cheerfully.
"Ok, Rainpaw," Foxkit mewed and followed Rainpaw to kitting place where Honeyheart waited for them.
Chapter 5
"Hello Rainpaw and Shinelake and who's this?" Honeyheart askd.
"Hello, Honeyheart, this is Foxkit. He comes from Killing Clan. His mom is Minnowtail and dad is Pebblefoot. today Snakeclaw killed mom and his dad and Foxkit was next, Foxkit knew so he ran away and hid in bush, where I found him. So I was wondering if you could take take care him?"
Honeyheart looked at the poor kit and said "Of course I will. Rainpaw, Hello Foxkit. I'm your new mom and these are your new sisters, Cilmbkit, Sevenkit and Glowkit."
Chapter 6
Snakeclaw licked her claws, when Rushtail came in, interrupting her grooming.
"I looked all around for Foxkit and I can't find him anywhere!"
Snakeclaw growled, "he knew I going to kill him and he ran away!"
Furzepelt walked in carrying Rushtail's kits. "Snakeclaw, do want me send a search party for the kit?"
Snakeclaw shook her head. "No I want talk to my boss first Furzepelt. He will tell me what to do."
Chapter 7
Snakeclaw walked over to darkpool and splashed some water on her face, then fell asleep. When opened her eyes she found herself in the dark forest.
"Just where I wanted to be," Snakeclaw said with a sinister smile, meeting the gaze of a broad-shouldered tom sitting in front of her.
"Hello. Snakeclaw I hoping to see you," Tigerstar said with evil grin.
"Me, too, So Foxkit has run away. Should I send a patrol to go look for him?"
Tigerstar shook his head. "No, not yet, Snakeclaw. Wait until he has become warrior, then go and find him, bring him to the Darkpool, dunk him in and when you guys get to the Dark Forest, we can kill him together."
Chapter 8
When Snakeclaw returned, the others waited for her.
"So, what did your boss say?" Boulderfur asked.
Snakeclaw sighed. "Well, my boss told me to wait until Foxkit became a warrior, then send search party to go him."
"What else did he say, Snakeclaw?" Pebblefoot asked with hiss.
"You will find that out when Foxkit is a warrior," Snakeclaw spat back.
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Post by phantomstar57 on Aug 2, 2016 12:55:17 GMT -5
SURVIVIORS by SPOTTAIL Parts 7-9
PART 7 - Chaps 1-9 Chapter 1Stepkit jumped up down because she and her sister became apprentices today, Spottail smiled at them, thinking about her kits becoming apprentices oneday. She imagined them jumping up down, too. Pinecone walked over to her and sat down. "Are you thinking the same thing too?" Spottail asked her mate. Pinecone nodded. "Yes, I am, Spottail, and I'm wondering how many kits we’ll have." Pinecone answered. "It feels like a lot, Pinecone," Spottail laughed, feeling her belly with a paw. A few seconds later Lionblaze walked over them. "Hey, the meeting is about to start you two," he called. “Ok.” Spottail looked up at Lionblaze. "We’re coming Lionblaze." Lionblaze nodded and ran toward the middle of the Island. With Spottail and Pinecone right behind him. They got there just in time, as Graystar addressed the meeting. "I, Graystar, leader of Believe Clan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these four apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code and I commend them warriors in their turn. Tealpaw, Lightpaw, Starpaw and Pennypaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and protect and defend this clan even at the cost of your lives?" Together all of the apprentices said, "we do." "Then by the powers of Star Clan, I give you your warrior names. Tealpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Teallake, Lightpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Lightbeam, Starpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Startwinkles, and Pennypaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Pennyblaze. Star Clan honors your bravery and faith, and we welcome you as full warriors of Believe Clan!" All clan cats raised their voices to welcome the new warriors. "Teallake, Lightbeam, Startwinkles and Pennyblaze!" echoed across the island. Graystar waited for cheering to die down before he continued, "Larkfur's kits have reached their ninth star. They have had an adventurous kit hood, but I hope they have learned valuable lessons and I believe they are ready to become apprentices. Stepkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Steppaw. Pennyblaze, you are a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Steppaw." Pennyblaze walked over to Steppaw to twine tails with her. "Reignkit,” Graystar continued. “From this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Reignpaw. Startwinkles, you are a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills and I trust you to pass them on to Reignpaw." Startwinkles trotted over to Reignpaw to twine tails with her. Graystar stepped down and Hollowstar spoke next. “I, Hollowstar, leader of Hope Clan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these three apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code and I commend them warriors in your turn. Praisepaw, Praypaw and Prayerpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and protect and defend this clan even at the cost of your lives?" Together all of the apprentices said, "we do." "Then by the powers of Star Clan, I give you your warrior names. Praisepaw, from this moment you shall be known as Praisesong. Praypaw, form this moment you shall be known as Prayheart and Prayerpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Prayerwish. Star Clan honors your bravery and faith we welcome you as full warriors of Hope Clan!" All of the clan cats raised their voices to welcome the new warriors, "Praisesong, Prayheart and Prayerwish!" "Mossyfoot's kits have reached their ninth star,” Hollowstar continued once the happy yowling faded. “They have had an adventurous kit hood, but I hope they have learned valuable lessons and I believe they are ready to become apprentices. Praiseskit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Praisespaw. Prayerwish, you are a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Praisespaw." Prayerwish walked over to Priasespaw to twine tails with her. Hollowflight continued. "Prayingkit, from this day, until you receive you warrior name, you will be known as Prayingpaw. Praisesong, you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Prayingpaw." Praisesong ambled over to Prayingpaw to twine tails with her. Hollowstar stepped back, and Sharpstar came forward to speak. "I, Sharpstar, leader of Faith Clan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these two apprentices, They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code and I commend them warriors in your turn. Rainpaw and Cloudpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend this clan even at the cost of your lives?" Both apprentices said, "we do." "Then by the powers of Star Clan, I give you your warrior names. Rainpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Rainheart, and Cloudpaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Clouddapple. Star Clan honors your bravery and faith we welcome you as full warriors of Faith Clan!" All clan cats raised their voices to welcome the new warriors "Rainheart and Clouddapple!" Sharpstar continued as the happy cries died down. “Honeyheart's kit's have reached their ninth star. They have had an adventurous kit hood, but I hope they have learned valuable lessons and I believe they are ready to become apprentices. Glowkit, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Glowpaw. Clouddapple you are a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Glowpaw." Clouddapple ran over to Glowpaw to twine tails with her. Sharpstar continued. “Climbkit, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Climbpaw. I will be Climbpaw mentor," Sharpstar announced, and trotted over Climbpaw to twine tails with her. I’m the leader’s apprentice! Climbpaw thought, shocked and happy. She heard Sharpstar continue and shook herself to attention. "Sevenkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Sevenpaw. Sandytail, you have not had apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Sevenpaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of." Sandytail went over Sevenpaw to twine tails with her. Sharpstar continued, a smile in his eyes. "Foxkit from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Foxpaw. Rainheart you are a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them on to Foxpaw." Rainheart went over to Foxpaw to twine tails with him. Sharpstar raised his voice. "This meeting is finally over!" The new warriors held their vigil, during which a black she-cat walked onto the Island, Foxpaw saw her and gasped. "Nightkit, is that you?" "Yeah it's me, Foxkit." Nightkit mewed "I'm not Foxkitm anymore, Nightkit, I'm Foxpaw." "You’re an apprentice!" Nightkit gasped. Foxpaw nodded "Wow!" Nightkit said, and a few seconds later Sharpstar walked over. "Who is this Foxpaw?" "This my sister! Nightkit, how did you escape?" Foxpaw asked "Well, first of all Pebblefoot is still alive, Snakeclaw kept me and dad alive. She kept us alive so we could you kill you, Pebblefoot found out and didn't think I was safe anymore so he let go and I ran away from Killing Clan. I had been running for nine days, Foxpaw, until I found you and this Island." Nightkit answered. "Sharpstar can Nightkit stay with us please?" Foxpaw asked. Sharpstar smiled, and answered, "of course she can Foxpaw, Everybody we have one meeting to do!" He jumped onto the tree branch while the cats woke up and slowly walked over to tree "What's meaning of this, Sharpstar?" Scratchleg hissed. "We have a new cat joining Faith Clan, Foxpaw’s sister, Nightkit." Fireshine couldn’t believe what she was hearing "Foxpaw has a sister?" "How did she survive?" Sandytail retorted. "If Snakeclaw kept her alive then why did she run away?" Strawberrysplash retorted. "What about Pebblefoot?" Kodaheart snarled. "Sharpstar, what if she's spy for Snakeclaw's Clan?" Plumwillow growled. "Yeah, how do know we can trust her?" Tinycloud asked. "Tinycloud is right, what if she's working for Snakeclaw?" Cloudfrost yowled. "It's kind of mystery. Why she would onto our Island in the middle of night," Winterstorm spat Ditzypelt, Spiritlight, Mintfur and Sparrowsong agreed. "Silence!” Sharpstar yowled. “Speak, Nightkit.” “I can answer all of your questions.” Nightkit took a deep breath. “Snakeclaw kept me and Pebblefoot alive so we could kill Foxpaw. My dad found out about Snakeclaw's plan and feared for my safety so he told me to run away I did and been running for nine days. Until I found this Island and my brother. I'm not lying. Look at my tail. Half was taken off by Snakeclaw. She found me on the sixth day and took half tail off I barely survived." "That's awful." A red and white she-cat mewed. "Who are you?" Clouddapple mumbled. "Where did you come from?" Rainheart muttered. "She smells like a kitty-pet!" Pennyblaze whispered loudly to Praisesong "Do you guys know that great Firestar was a kitty-pet, before he came Thunder Clan cat?" Shrapstar meowed with a angery hiss. "No we didn't. Sorry, Sharpstar," Pennyblaze and Praisesong said with sad sigh. "That's ok, you guys." Sharpstar mewed with a soft calming voice "Why are you here?" Climbpaw meowed. Praising took a deep breath and said "My name is Praising, yes I was a kitty-pet, I came from little town not far away from the tree-cut place. A very long time ago I received a prophecy from a cat named Christheart. He told that the Praise will sing a song she while runs to a cave, When she gets inside she will Pray will all of her heart and says a Prayer. A dapple covered cloud will hear her wish and her heart will fill with rain, witch will fall into a teal colored lake, witch sends a beam of light up to a penny shaped star which blazes and twinkles. A climb will follow the path and steps on a tail seven times while the reign shines and her praises will light up as she in praying in a whisper, A fox will run into the breeze toward a night sky and her fur glows. Cat a will be praising by the river, for the cats who live around the lake." Praising paused. "Now since I told you why came here, what are your names? The cats who asked the questions that I answered." Pennyblaze took step forward and said "My name is Pennyblaze and that Praisesong, Clouddapple, Rainheart and Climbpaw." "Ah, Clan cats, now who belongs to which clan?" Praisesong was the second cat to take step forward and answered "I belong in Hope Clan which me and sisters should be getting back to, and Pennyblaze belongs in Believe Clan which her and sisters should also be getting back to." Pennyblaze nodded and waved her tail telling that Teallake, Lightbeam and Startwinkles it was time to go back to Believe Clan. They nodded and followed their sister, Praisesong was last one to wave her tail telling that Prayheart and Prayerwish that was time to go back to Hope Clan. The two cats nodded and also followed their sister. After they left, Praising looked at Clouddapple, Rainheart and Climbpaw. "You guys are the only ones that had not told me which one you’re from." Clouddapple sighed and said, "we’re from Faith Clan, Our leader is Sharpstar and I'm guessing that you want join Faith Clan." Praising nodded. "That be wonderful if I could, Clouddapple." "Ok then right this way, Praising." Clouddapple meowed. Praising smiled and followed Clouddapple, Rainheart and Climbpaw to Faith Clan. Sharpstar was about to speak when saw Praising. "Hello Praising I have been waiting for you." Sevenpaw looked surprised "You know this cat?" Sharpstar nodded "How do you know this cat?" Glowpaw asked. "I just about ask the same thing," Foxpaw mewed "A cat came to me and told me about her. His name was Christheart. He told me that a cat was coming toward the lake. Her name is Praising, She will come with a very old and big prophecy which she will tell me when she gets there and must join your clan. She is part of the prophecy." Praising gasped. "That's the same cat who gave me the prophecy!" "Yeah it is and she already told us the prophecy." Rainheart meowed. Praising nodded "I did Sharpstar but I will tell it to you now." She walked toward Sharpstar and whispered it in his ear. Sharpstar’s eyes went wide for few seconds before he said, "wow, that's quite a prophecy. and I have two cats to make apprentices. Nightkit and Praising do you to protect and defend this clan even at the cost of your life?" "We do," they said with a smile. "Then the powers of Star Clan, I give you your clans names. Nightkit, from this day until you receive your warrior name you will be known as Nightpaw. Skyflight, you have not had an apprentice but I trust you to pass all you learned to Nightpaw and help her to become a warrior that the Clan can be proud of.” Skyflight went over Nightpaw to twine tails with her. Sharpstar continued. "Praising, from this day, until you receive you warrior name, you will be known as Praisingpaw. Tinycloud, you have not had an apprentice yet but I trust you to pass all you learned to Praisingpaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of." Tinycloud went over to Praisingpaw to twine tails with her as Sharpstar continued. "This meeting is finally over!" Later, Spottail and Starwish gave birth to their kits, Spottail had ten kits, which she named Bearkit, Gingerbreadkit, Mosskit, Redkit, Cheetahkit, Christmaskit, Angelkit, Brookkit, Larchkit and Bluerosekit. Starwish had seven kits, which she named Spottykit, Faithkit, Streamkit, Blazekit, Sablekit, Prayerskit and Sunkit. Pinecone smiled at his mate. "They’re just lovely Spottail. You did a wonderful job. Amazing! Ten kits!" Spottail smiled back at him and said, "thank you Pinecone and I know." Kodaheart did the same thing, eyes shining at his mate. "They’re just lovely Starwish. You did a great job." "Thanks, Kodaheart, and I know," Starwish purred. Chapter 2 Snakeclaw growled, "another kit is gone, Pebblefoot!" Pebblefoot slowly walked over to Snakeclaw. "Yes, Snakeclaw, what is it?" Snakeclaw looked at him hissed, "Where is Nightkit, You last one to see her so where is she?" Pebblefoot gulped, and said, "I don't know, Snakeclaw." Snakeclaw walked toward him, her eyes filled with rage "I think you do, Pebblefoot. You’re just afraid to tell me because you let her go! Pebblefoot, you’re in a world of trouble. First Foxkit and now Nightkit, You’re going to help me find them and you’re going to kill them. We start in 18 stars when their warriors!" Snakeclaw cuffed him in back of head, and walked away. Pebblefoot looked down his paws and whispered, "I'm sorry, Nightkit, I tried." Chapter 3 Pebblefoot fidgeted in nest, having trouble sleeping, so he went for walk. While he was out, he heard a loud yowl. "That's Furzepelt and she's kitting," Pebblefoot exclaimed, and ran back toward the Clan, then saw Rushtail and Snakeclaw standing right next to the queen. "Don't hurt those kits!" Pebblefoot growled. Snakeclaw laughed "I'm not going to hurt them. They’re Rushtail's kits. I won't hurt the deputy’s kits." Rushtail looked down at his mate and purred. "What are their names, Furzepelt?" Furzepelt looked at him and purred back, "Well, my love, their names are Rushingkit, Darknesskit, Dawnkit, Sharpkit, Minnowkit and,”she stopped, asked "Why don't you name the last kit Rushtail?" Rushtail looked at his mate and smiled. "I would love too and his name shall be Tigerkit." Furzepelt looked her kit and said, "I love it, Rushtail. It's just the perfect name for him." Chapter 4 Mossyfoot laid in the kitting place sighing, "How come I didn't have any kits?" All of sudden Stormstar appeared. "Hello my love. You already had your last litter of kits, and Orangeflower will be the next one to have kits. Oh and when Praisespaw and Prayingpaw become warriors you will join me. Star had just me told that,” was the last thing he said before he went away. Mossyfoot mewled, "Oh, Stormstar. I can't wait, soon will be together again." Chapter 5 Larchkit and Mosskit looked at their mom and mewed, “can we go out and explore?" Spottail looked at them and sighed, "Go right ahead, just don't go to far." "Really!" Christmaskit squealed. Redkit rolled his eyes. "Look, if mom said we can go, then that means we can go." Spottail nodded. "Smarty brain," Gingerbreadkit hissed. Spottail looked at her kit and cuffed her in back of head, "Hey, you be nice to your brother now." "Yeah, Gingerbreadkit, show some kindness to Redkit," Bearkit growled. "Ugh, you two are a curse are my life!" Gingerbreadkit yowled and ran out den, off the island and into danger land. Chapter 6 Brookkit looked around for Gingerbreadkit, but had no luck. Bluerosekit walked up her and asked, "no luck?" Brookkit shook her head. "Did you check the whole island?" Brookkit nodded Bluerosekit's eyes went wide. "Oh, no! That means that she’s off the island!" Bluerosekit said in scared mew, and ran toward her mom. Chapter 7 When she got to the kitting place her mom was crying, Redkit and Bearkit tried to make her feel better, but she only wailed. "My kit called me a curse in her life!" Bearkit looked his brother and retorted, "Mom, no, she didn't. She was calling us a curse, me and Redkit, her two brothers." Spottail wiped away her tears and mewed "Really?" Redkit nodded. “Ok." Spottail meowed and licked her kits. Bluerosekit walked in. "Oh, hello, Bluerosekit. Any news on Gingerbreadkit?" Spottail asked. "Well, me and Brookkit checked the whole place and no luck, so she has gone off the island." Bluerosekit answered. "WHAT NO, OH NO!" Spottail wailed. "Mom, I think I can find her and get her to come back home." Bluerosekit mewed. Larchkit, Christmaskit, Mosskit, Cheetahkit and Angelkit asked, "can we come too?" Bluerosekit shook her head, and answered, "no, just me. Sorry guys." Spottail looked her and smiled. "Good idea, Bluerosekit, it's going hard enough to let go to get Gingerbreadkit. I would have heart attack if let your sisters come too." Bluerosekit nodded, and she started to leave when Brookkit walked in. "Hey, guys, I got Steppaw to show us around." Bearkit eyes went wide. "Then let’s go!" They followed Brookkit out of den, Brookkit looked over her shoulder and whispered, "good luck." Bluerosekit smiled and ran off the island to find her sister. Chapter 8 Gingerbreadkit was sitting by a pool when Bluerosekit found her, Gingerbreadkit heard paw steps looked over her shoulder. "Oh, hello Bluerosekit. What are you doing here?" "I'm here take you home," Bluerosekit mewed. Gingerbreadkit sighed, "I don't want go home, Bluerosekit. I don't belong there." Bluerosekit's eyes went wide. "Gingerbreadkit, that is not true, mom is worried sick and your sisters wanted to come with me." Gingerbreadkit mumbled, "Oh, I see." "You very loved in clan, Gingerbreadkit, and I'm not kidding." Bluerosekit meowed. "Are you sure Bluerosekit?" Gingerbreadkit asked. "Yes, I'm sure, Gingerbreadkit," Bluerosekit answered. "Ok, then, let's go home." Gingerbreadkit said. Bluerosekit nodded with a smile, and walked toward the island, with Gingerbreadkit right behind her. Chapter 9 Snakeclaw watched the kits play. "They'll be great warriors one day." “Snakeclaw!" a voice yelled behind her. Snakeclaw looked over her shoulder. "Yes, Stoatpelt and Heronflight what is it?" Stoatpelt looked at Heronflight and mewed, "we saw two kits, they looked like sisters." "Their names were Gingerbreadkit and Bluerosekit, and they have more sisters," Heronflight added. "Hmm, sounds like more cats for Killing Clan. Keep watch on them for me," Snakeclaw meowed. "Yes, Snakeclaw, we will." Snakeclaw watched her clan mates go. “Tigerstar Killing Clan is growing,” he said with a pleased laugh. Part 8
Chapter 1 Christmaskit jumped up down with happiness, because she and her littermates were becoming apprentices today. Spottail watched her kit and smiled with happiness, then, as she looked at Bluerosekit and Gingerbreadkit her joy faded away to worry. For past few stars, two cats had been watching them and she knew that they were Killing Clan cats. "Snakeclaw must told them watch them so they could added into her Clan,” she thought, then Graystar's call interrupted her. "Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join me beneath the Party Tree for a Clan meeting!" All of the clan cats joined beneath the Party Tree and listened to their leader. "I, Graystar, leader of Believe Clan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these two apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend them warriors in your turn. Steppaw and Reignpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend this clan even at the cost your lives?” Together the two apprentices said, "we do." "Then by powers of Star Clan, I give you your warrior names.” “I wonder if their warrior names are going to be Steptail and Reignshine like in the prophecy?” Larkfur thought, before Graystar's voice brought her out of her thinking. “Steppaw, from this moment you shall be known as Steptail, and Reignpaw, you shall be as Reignshine .Star Clan honors your bravery and faith we welcome you as full warriors of Star Clan." All Clan cats raised their voices to welcome the new warriors "Steptail and Reignshine!" Theycried until theystarted losing their voices. Graystar waited for the Clan to calm down before he continued. "Spottail's kits have reached their ninth star. They have had an adventurous kit hood, but I hope they have learned valuable lessons and I believe they are ready to become apprentices. Brookkit, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Brookpaw. Teallake, you have not had an apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Brookpaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of." Teallake went to Brookpaw and twined tails with her. Graystar continued, briefly clearing his throat. "Bearkit, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Bearpaw. Steptail, you are a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them onto Bearpaw.” Steptail hurried over to Bearpaw and twined tails with him. Graystar continued the Ceremony. "Redkit, from this until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Redpaw. Bluesky, you have not had an apprentice yet either, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Redpaw and help him to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of." Bluesky walked over to Redpaw, and twined tails with him. Graystar inhaled deeply, then continued. “Angelkit, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Angelpaw. Ravensong, you also have not had an apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Angelpaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of." Ravensong trotted over to Angelpaw and twined tails with her. "Cheetahkit,” Graystar continued. “From this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Cheetahpaw. Lightbeam, you have not had an apprentice yet but I trust you to pass all you learned to Cheetahpaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of." Lightbeam dashed over to Cheetahpaw, and twined tails with her. Graystar spoke, continuing the long cenermony.. "Christmaskit, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Christmaspaw. Startwinkles, you have not had an apprentice yet either, but I trust you to pass all learned to Christmaspaw, and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of." Startwinkles went over to Christmaspaw to twine tails with her, and Christmas paw struggled not to leap up and down with excitement. She held still and listed to Graystar. "Mosskit, from this day until you receive your warrior name you will be known as Mosspaw. Fernpath, you have not had an apprentice for a while, but you to pass all you learned in past to Mosspaw." Fernpath ambled over to Mosspaw and twined tails with her as Graystar continued. “Larchkit, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Larchpaw. Sweetfrost, you also have not had apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Larchpaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of." Sweetfrost went over to Larchpaw and twined tails with her, as Graystar called the next new apprentice. "Gingerbreadkit, from this day until receive your warrior name, you will be known as Gingerbreadpaw. Reignshine, you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them onto Gingerbreadpaw." Reignshine, looking surprised, hurried over to Gingerbreadpaw and twined tails with her. "Bluerosekit,” Graystar meowed. “From this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Bluerosepaw. Pennyblaze, you have not had an apprentice yet but I trust to pass all you learned to Bluerosepaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of." Pennyblaze ran over to Bluerosepaw to twine tails with her as Graystar paused, then spoke. "This meeting is finally over!" The new warriors had their vigil. While that was going on, Spottail and Hopeshade had their kits which they named Amberkit, Snowkit, Dewkit, Crosskit, Storykit, Easterkit and Bunnykit. After the finished bringing the new kits into the Clan, Graystar welcomed the kits and then they left, going back to their place on the island. Chapter 2 When Believe Clan left, Hope Clan walked in. Hollowstar jumped onto Party Tree and said, "let cats old enough to catch their own prey join me beneath the Party Tree for Clan meeting!" All of the clan cats joined beneath the Party Tree and listened to their leader. "I, Hollowstar, leader of Hope Clan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these two apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend them warriors in your turn. Praisespaw and Prayingpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend this clan even at the cost of your lives?" Together all of the apprentices said, "we do." "Then by powers of Star Clan I give you your warrior names. Praisespaw, from this moment you shall be known as Praiseslight, and Prayingpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Prayingwhisper. Star Clan honors you bravery and faith and welcome you as full warriors of Hope Clan!" All of the clan cats raised their voices to welcome the new warriors "Praiseslight and Prayingwhisper!" They yowled. Hollowstar waited for the cheers to die down before he said "This meeting is finally over!" The new warriors had their vigil. When that was over Hope Clan went back to their place on the island. Chapter 3When Hope Clan left Faith Clan walked in, while Sharpstar jumped on the branch, Foxpaw looked at his two sisters Nightpaw and Bridgepaw. A few stars ago, a patrol of cats had found his last sister, and she joined the clan and got Kodaheart for a mentor. He snapped out of his memories when Sharpstar said "Let all cat old enough to catch their own prey join me beneath the Party Tree for a clan meeting!" All of the clan cats joined beneath the Party Tree and listened to their leader "I, Sharpstar, leader of Faith Clan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these seven apprentices, they have trained hard to understand the ways old your noble code and commend them warriors in your turn. Sevenpaw, Climbpaw, Glowpaw, Foxpaw, Nightpaw, Praisingpaw and Bridgepaw do you promise to uphold the warrior code, and to protect and defend this clan even at the cost of your lives?" Together all of the apprentices said, "we do." "Then by the powers of Star Clan I give you your warrior names.” Sharpstar responded. “Sevenpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Sevensteps. Climbpaw, form moment you shall be known as Climbpath. Glowpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Glowfur. Foxpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Foxbreeze, Nightpaw from this moment you shall be known as Nightsky. Praisingpaw, form this moment you shall be known as Praisingriver and Bridgepaw from this moment you shall be known as Bridgelight. Star Clan honors your bravery and faith and we welcome as full warriors of Faith Clan!" All clan raised their voices to welcome the new warriors. "Sevensteps, Climbpath, Glowfur, Foxbreeze, Nightsky, Praisingriver and Bridgelight!" The clan yowled with joy. Sharpstar waited for the cheering to die down before he continued. “Starwish's kits have reached their ninth star. They have had an adventurous kit hood, but I hope they have learned valuable lessons and I believe they are ready to become apprentices. Spottykit, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Spottypaw. Bridgelight you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them onto Spottypaw.” Bridgelight walked over to Spottypaw and twined tails with her. “Blazekit” Sharpstar continued. “From this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Blazepaw. Foxbreeze, you are a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them onto Blazepaw.” Foxbreeze went over to Blazepaw to twine tails with him. “Sablekit,” Sharpstar continued. “From this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Sablepaw. Nightsky, you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them onto Sablepaw.” Nightsky ran over to Sablepaw and twined tails with her. “Faithkit,” Sharpstar meowed. “From this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Faithpaw. Climbpath, you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them onto Faithpaw.” Climbpath went over to Faithpaw and they twined tails. “Sunkit,” Sharpstar said, “from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Sunpaw. Glowfur, you are a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them onto Sunpaw.” Glowfur twined tails with Sunpaw. “Streamkit,” Sharpstar continued. “From this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Streampaw. Sevensteps, you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them onto Streampaw.” Sevensteps went over to Streampaw and twined tails with her. “Prayerskit ,” Sharpstar took a quick breathbefore speaking. “From this day until you receive your warrior, you will be known as Prayerspaw. Praisingriver, you are a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills I trust you to pass them onto Prayerspaw. Praisingriver went over to Prayerspaw and twined tails with her. “This meeting is finally over!" Sharpsttar finished. The new warriors had their vigil. While they were doing that, Starwish had her kits, which she named Lilykit, Goldiekit, Petuniakit and Raisingkit. After they were born Faith Clan went back to their place on the island. Chapter 4 When Believe Clan got back to camp, the apprentices whispered, "look at the new kits there so tiny." Their voices murmured around camp. "I know, and poor Amberkit, she has two brothers to deal with. I mean, for while, it was all she-cats." "Yeah, but think about Tobykit he had four sisters to deal with." "Well maybe Star Clan thought it was time for change." "Maybe, well, good night guys,” one apprentice yawned. "Good night!" echoed across camp. "Oh and more before we go to sleep, you forgot that Storykit and Easterkit have two brothers to deal with too." “And we also have two brothers, Redpaw and Bearpaw." “Very true, I forgot them for second. Well good night." "Good night!" The new warriors whispered to to each other, too "I can't believe were finally warriors!" "I know, it's so cool!" "We also got apprentices!" "I know, so awesome." "Also are warrior names, were like are parts in the prophecy. Step in on a tail seven times while the reign shines, it's like Graystar knew the prophecy." "I don't think so, he just thought they sounded good for us." "Yeah maybe, well we have apprentices to train tomorrow so good night." "Good night!" While the apprentices and warriors slept Graystar talked to Lionblaze "I'm worried about Bluerosepaw and Gingerbreadpaw. Those two Killing Clan warriors are still watching them." Graystar stated. "Yeah I'm thinking about doubling the patrols, Snakeclaw will do anything to get more cats," Lionblaze growled. "You’re right. I heard she tried to get Orangeflower into clan her just being nice to her." “Well she wants it to grow, like the others." "Very true, well good night." Graystar yawned. "Good night!" Lionblaze replied, and left to go to his nest. Chapter 5 When Hope Clan got to camp the new warriors whispered between themselves, but their comments carried on the quiet air. "I can't believe were now warriors!" "I know, but no kits again." "Yeah it's awful, I bet the other Clans has new kits why don't we?" "I don't know but our names came for our parts in prophecy. The Praises will light while the prayer whisper. Do think that Hollowstar knew the prophecy?" "I don't think so. Hollowstar picked them because he thought that they sounded good for us." "Yeah maybe well good night." "Good night!" While the new warriors slept, Hollowstar and Mossyfoot spoke. "Hollowstar, would my get my kits for me please?" "Sure, Mossyfoot, I'll be right back." "Thank you, Hollowstar, and please hurry!" "Your welcome Mossyfoot and I'll go as fast as I can!" Hollowstar dashed toward the warriors den, and , when he got there he was out of breath. "Orangeflower, Rockpool, Otterwhisker, Praisesong, Prayheart, Prayerwish, Praiseslight and Prayingwhisper, wake-up your mom wants to talk to you." The eight cats jumped up right away and followed Hollowstar toward the kitting place where Mossyfoot waied for them. "Hello, my kits. I have something to tell you. Praiseslight you and your sister are wonderful warriors. I know you will make Hope Clan proud, Otterwhisker you are a very good deputy and you will be great leader one day, and Orangeflower you and Hollowstar will have wonderful kits." "Mom, what are you saying?" "I'm dying, Rockpool. I knew this was going to happen for a while." "What! No, Mom No!" "I'm sorry, Praisesong, it's just my time. Stormstar, is that you? I'm ready. Good bye kits! I love you." " We love too Mom, good bye!" Mossyfoot smiled at them and died. They all keened in grief. Hollowstar and Mossyfoot's kits carried her body to middle of the camp so the rest of the cats could say good bye. It was very sad night in Hope Clan. Chapter 6 When Faith Clan got back to camp, the apprentices whispered, buzzing like insects in the night. "Our mom had all she-cat's this time." "Well maybe Star Clan thought it was time for a change, since she had a tom in her first litter." "Yep and I was named after Violetdust's brother, Sablepaw you were named after Ditzypelt's Mom Ebonyclaw and Spottypaw you were named after Kodaheart's and Gingerstorm's friend." "Really? How do you know this?" "I just know these things, well good night." "Good night!" The warriors whispered, as excited as the apprentices. "I can't believe were finally warriors!" "I know, and there was just enough apprentices for us." "Yeah, and Sharpstar named us after our parts in the prophecy The climb will follow a path and steps on tail seven times, and the Fox will follow the breeze into a night sky, and a scrap of fur will start to glow, while a cat sit by the river and will start praising for the cats that lives around the lake." "I kind of hoped you won't have said that. Bridgelight doesn't have a prophecy." "I may one day." "Hope so, well good night." "Good night!" While the apprentices and warriors slept, Sharpstar spoke with Patchfoot. "I really hope I figure out this prophecy soon, there still so much I don't understand. Like, what is the praise singing about and what is her prayer?" "Well still have time to figure out Sharpstar." "Yeah sure hope so, well good night Patchfoot." "Good night, Sharpstar." Chapter 7 Darknesskit jumped up down because she and siblings were becoming apprentices today. Snakeclaw jumped on the sharp edge and said "Let all of cats come together and listen to what I have to say." All of cats came together to listen to Snakeclaw, "Ok now Furzepelt's kits are ready to learn how to become warriors. Rushingkit, from this day until you have gotten your warrior name, you will be Rushingpaw. Boulderfur, I pick you to be Rushingpaw's mentor.” Boulderfur walked over to Rushingpaw so he could twine tails with her. Snakeclaw continued the ceremony. Sharpkit, from this day until you have gotten your warrior name, you will be Sharppaw. Stoatpelt ,I pick you to be Sharppaw's mentor.” Stoatpelt walked over to Sharppaw so he could twine tails with him, and Snakeclaw continued. “Dawnkit, from this day until you have gotten your warrior name, you will be Dawnpaw. Heronflight, I pick you to be Dawnpaw's mentor.” Heronflight walked over to Dawnpaw and twined tails as Snakeclaw continued, “Darknesskit, until you have gotten your warrior name, you will be Darknesspaw. Shadowhiss, I pick you to be Darknesspaw's mentor.” Shadowhiss walked over to Darknesspaw to twine tails, while Snakeclaw continued, Minnowkit, until you have gotten your warrior name, you will be Minnowpaw. Pebblefoot, I pick you to be Minnowpaw's mentor.” Pebblefoot's eyes went wide. "Really Snakeclaw? I never would have thought that you would pick me to be Minnowpaw's mentor." "Surprise! I have picked you to test your honor, I'm giving you a second chance. If you do a good job mentoring Minnowpaw, I know that you belong with me and in Killing Clan and not with Tigerstar yet." Pebblefoot smiled and nodded "I won't let you down Snakeclaw, I promise." With that Pebblefoot walked over to Minnowpaw and twined tails with her. “Tigerkit,” Snakeclaw said, “until you have gotten you warrior name, you will be Tigerpaw. I shall mentor Tigerpaw.” Snakeclaw walked over to Tigerpaw and twisted his tail around Tigerpaw’s tail. The new apprentice shivered. “I’m the leader’s apprentice!” he thought. “The meeting is done!" Snakeclaw announced. As the apprentices walked to their den Furzepelt was having her second litter kits. Sharppaw and Tigerpaw heard her and dashed toward the kitting place. Their sisters yelled, "Stop! guys stop!" They ignored their sisters, and reached the kitting place and hid behind a bush when they saw Snakeclaw with their mom and dad "They’re just lovely Furzepelt. What are their names?" "The toms are Pikekit, Tanglekit and Burnkit and the she-cats are Duckkit, Sixkit and Deepkit." "Oh those are just wonderful names Furzepelt. Welcome to Killing Clan, kits." She walked over to the bush and mewed "Sharppaw and Tigerpaw come on out. I know your there." Slowly Sharppaw and Tigerpaw walked out of the bush and meowed "We just wanted to see the kits." Snakeclaw looked at them and sighed, "You know my rules. Siblings of the new kits can't see them." "We’re sorry Snakeclaw. It won't happen again," they said and sadly walked away. Furzepelt saw them, and looked at Snakeclaw. "Why can't my kits see their new brothers and sisters?" she asked. "Because I say so!" "Well it's dumb rule, Snakeclaw. They should be able too." Rushtail looked at her and nodded. "She's right, Snakeclaw." Snakeclaw looked at them and sighed. "Ok, Tigerpaw and Sharppaw go get your sisters and then come back to see the kits!" Sharppaw's and Tigerpaw's face beamed with happiness and ran toward the apprentices den and got get their sisters, While that was going on, Snakeclaw spoke to Stoatpelt and Heronflight, "So, you’re telling that Bluerosekit and Gingerbreadkit are now apprentices?" Heronflight nodded "that's right Snakeclaw. Also Foxkit is now Foxbreeze, but there's one little problem. Foxbreeze has a apprentice Blazepaw." Stoatpelt added "So what should we do Snakeclaw?" Heronflight asked. "I need to talk to my boss, and since you’re part of this Pebblefoot, you’re coming with me." She grabbed Pebblefoot by the neck and dragged him toward Darkpool. Chapter 8 Snakeclaw dropped Pebblefoot when they reached Darkpool. "Ok, Pebblefoot I'm going to dark forest and you’re going to join me. Now splash some water on your face!" "Ok, Snakeclaw, but I thought that you forgave me by giving me Minnowpaw." "You’re not quite forgiven, Pebblefoot. Also you’re part of this killing so, just splash your face." Pebblefoot nodded and splashed water on his and fell asleep, Snakeclaw followed right behind him. When they opened their eyes they were in the dark forest. Snakeclaw smiled when Tigerstar started coming toward them "Hello, Tigerstar." "Hello Snakeclaw and Pebblefoot. This is a surprise." Pebblefoot nodded, thinking, same here, then thoughtwith shock, Tigerstar is Snakeclaw's boss? "So you must know about Foxbreeze and his sisters." "I do, Snakeclaw." "What should I do?" "Let Foxbreeze mentor Blazepaw, and when Blazepaw becomes a warrior we will start the plan. In fact, why we just kill all of the prophecy cats, I know Tobybranch's, Karmastream's and Mistsplash prophecy is over with, but there aare two more prophecy’s that you don't know about." He told them to Snakeclaw and Pebblefoot. When he finished, Snakeclaw looked at him and smiled "It shall be done Tigerstar." Tigerstar smiled back, and faded away. Snakeclaw and Pebblefoot woke up, and walked back toward Killing Clan to tell them what they had learned from Tigerstar. PART 9 - 1-9Chapter 1 When Snakeclaw and Pebblefoot walked in to the camp, all of cats were joined beneath the High Edge waiting for Snakeclaw. "So what did your boss tell you, Snakeclaw?" Snakeclaw looked at all cats said "Well, Boulderfur my boss had told me to wait with the killing of Foxbreeze and his sisters, because Foxbreeze has apprentice named Blazepaw. He told me I should let him mentor his apprentice, and when his apprentice is a warrior then we can kill him and all of the prophecy cats." "What are the prophecies?" "Good question, Shadowhiss, well one of them are." He told her clan mates the first prophecy. "Now the second prophecy is a cat will lick her pelt and the prayers fall off and fall into a stream of fanta the stream will send out light of joy toward a sparkling brook witch filled by the splashing of rain and toward a shimmering fern lying by path of soot and high above is a bridge of light full of golden seeds." Snakeclaw explained, "Wow, those are some long prophecies Snakeclaw." "They sure are, Tigerpaw, and the meeting is now over!" Chapter 2 As the cats started to split-up, Minnowpaw ran up to Pebblefoot. "What are doing first?" she asked. Pebblefoot looked Snakeclaw and mewed. "some hunting training and battle training." Minnowpaw's eyes went wide "Then lets go!" ,Pebblefoot nodded and ran off Minnowpaw on his heels, Snakeclaw watched them go and smiled. She's going to be great warrior, she mused, then snapped herself out of her thoughts, and called for Stoatpelt and Heronflight. They hurried over. “Yes, Snakeclaw what is it?"Stoatpelt asked. "Go grab your apprentices and do your spying, then some apprentice training!" Heronflight and Stoatpelt nodded. They ran to the apprentice den and grabbed Sharppaw and Dawnpaw, then ran out the camp, with Sharppaw and Dawnpaw right on their heels. Chapter 3 Snakeclaw watched them go and grabbed Tigerpaw. "Hi, Snakeclaw, what are we doing today?" Snakeclaw smiled an evil grin, and meowed. "We going on little trip Tigerpaw." "Really? When are we going Snakeclaw?" Tigerpaw asked. "Right now follow me." Snakeclaw answered. Tigerpaw got very excited and ran out the camp, Snakeclaw just shook her head and mewed. "Tigerpaw, wait for me, you don't even know where were going!" Tigerpaw stopped running and mewed. "Sorry Snakeclaw." Snakeclaw looked at him and sighed. "That's ok. Tigerpaw, just follow me." Chapter 4 Tigerpaw nodded and followed Snakeclaw. They kept walking until they reached a pitch black puddle, "What's this place Snakeclaw?" Tigerpaw mewed. "This is the Dark pool. You see, in old times of the clans when they were in forest, they took the apprentices to the Moonstone so I'm starting that up again." Snakeclaw meowed. "Cool so what do we do?" Tigerpaw asked. Well,, you splash water on your face and will do it together." Snakeclaw answered. Tigerpaw nodded and raised his paw as Snakeclaw raised hers, "Hey what guys doing?" a voice said behind them. Tigerpaw turned and mewed. "Oh hello Minnowpaw were going a trip would like to join us?" Chapter 5 Minnowpaw nodded. "Yes I love too Tigerpaw." Snakeclaw looked her and smiled. "Great then splash some on face." Minnowpaw was about to raise her paw when Sharppaw and Dawnpaw appeared. "Hi, what's going on guys?" Minnowpaw looked up and mewed. "Oh, hi, Sharppaw and Dawnpaw. We’re going on a trip. Do you want to join us?" Sharppaw and Dawnpaw nodded. "Oh. Yes, please." Snakeclaw smile got bigger. "Alright. then let's go!" Together they all splashed water on their faces and fell asleep. When they opened their eyes they were in the dark forest. Snakeclaw let out a big smile when Tigerstar came. "Hello Snakeclaw and wow this is a big surprise, hello do you know who I am?" Tigerpaw walked forward and answered "You’re the great Tigerstar. My name is Tigerpaw. I'm named after you." "Well,, good job Tigerpaw and it's nice to meet you." Snakeclaw looked Tigerpaw and smiled. "Hello, Tigerstar. What do have to tell me now?" "Get Gingerbreadpaw and Bluerosepaw in to your clan soon. I can't tell you why.” Tigerstar narrowed his eyes. “Who are the rest of you?" Minnowpaw took a step forward and mewed. "My name is Minnowpaw named after Minnowtail "Hello Minnowpaw next?" Dawnpaw took a step forward. "My name is Dawnpaw." "Hello, Dawnpaw and the last one?" Sharppaw was the last one to take a step. "My name is Sharppaw." "Hello Sharppaw. Now how would you like a little extra training?" Tigerpaw's, Minnowpaw's, Dawnpaw's and Sharppaw's eyes went wide. "By you? Oh yes!" Tigerstar smiled. "Great I'll see you guys tonight." The four cats started to leave, but Snakeclaw stayed behind. "Tigerstar there is two more cats to meet, should I bring them here now?" Tigerstar nodded. "Yes I need to see them all." "Ok alright then I'll be back soon." Snakeclaw said, and woke from the trance. Chapter 6 Snakeclaw rushed into the camp and found Rushingpaw and Darknesspaw right away. "Hey would you guys like to go on a little trip?" The two she-cats nodded "Aright then let's hit the road." "You got it, Snakeclaw." They replies, and together the three she-cats run over to the Dark pool. "Ok now splash some water on your face and will be on our way." Snakeclaw ordered. Rushingpaw and Darknesspaw nodded and splashed their face with Snakeclaw, and three of them fell fast asleep. Chapter 7 When they opened their eyes they were the Dark forest, Snakeclaw smiled when Tigerstar came running. "Hello, Tigerstar. Here are the other two." Tigerstar smiled. "Good job, Snakeclaw and what are your names?" Rushingpaw stepped first. "My name is Rushingpaw. I think I'm named after the Tribe." "Hello Rushingpaw, and the last one." Darknesspaw took her step forward. "My name is Darknesspaw, I'm named after this place." "The dark forest, cool." "Yeah, The dark forest, and it is cool Tigerstar." "Well, how would like to come to this place every night and get some extra training?" Their eyes went wide. "Oh, yes please." "Ok then, see you tonight." "See ya!" Darknesspaw and Rushingpaw yowled as they ran back home, Snakeclaw dipped her to Tigerstar and ran after them. Chapter 8 When the three of them got home, Furzepelt was waiting for them. "Where have guys been?" Snakeclaw stepped forward and said. "I took them on a tour Furzepelt and we got kind of lost." Darknesspaw and Rushingpaw nodded agreement. "Ok, I got kind of worried that's all." She licked her kits and walked back toward the Kitting Place. When she was out of sight Rushingpaw sighed. "That was close." Darknesspaw nodded. "Ok, you two better find your mentors and get some training in," Snakeclaw mewed with wink Darknesspaw and her sister nodded and ran to find Boulderfur and Shadowhiss. While they looking for their mentors them bumped into their other siblings. "Can you believe it we are going to get some extra training by the most evil cat ever!" "I know! It's so cool, Tigerpaw." "Umm, guys, I think someone is listening in." Dawnpaw mewed to Tigerpaw and Minnowpaw. They turned around. "Oh, it's just you two we thought you were someone else." Sharppaw mewed. Rushingpaw shook her head. "Nope just us, and I agree with you guys. It's the most coolest thing ever!" Darknesspaw nodded. "Well, we better some training from our mentors before it's too late." Tigerpaw mewed. "You’re right, Tigerpaw let's go." Minnowpaw meowed. Their mentors were waiting for them. "Alright, are you guys ready to train?" "YES!" "Ok then let's go!” And they split up to go train. After training they went to the fresh-kill pile to eat. Dawnpaw had a vole. Sharppaw had a mouse. Minnowpaw had a shrew. Tigerpaw had a squirrel. Darknesspaw had a rat and Rushingpaw had a mole. When they were done eating they went to their nest and fell asleep. Chapter 9 When they opened their eyes, Tigerstar was there waiting for them. "Hello guys are you ready?" "Yes, we’re ready. Tigerstar." "Ok, the first then were going to do is I'm going to see what you already know, so go!" Half of them showed Tigerstar what they learned for battle training and the other half showed what they learned for hunting skills. "Ok very good now I have a little test for you. Before I can teach my secret skills, you must kill a clan cat, not from your clan from another clan." (Continued in SURVIVORS 2)
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Post by phantomstar57 on Aug 2, 2016 12:56:32 GMT -5
Ok, I have everything up that was up and the space for the rest. Hopefull;y in the Fall when i have more time I can finish editing the rest for you! Well I am a bit late but here is SURVIVIOR 2
Prologue
Bluestar watched Tigerstar with the apprentices, and sighed. "No good can come to this."
"You’re right, Bluestar.” Firestar walked up to her. “Tigerstar is up to his old tricks again. The apprentices think that it’s just extra training but it's much more than that."
Bluestar nodded. "Nope, but I think that we can save one of them."
Firestar walked closer. "Who?"
Bluestar pointed her tail at a small silver she-cat. "Her. I think we can save Minnowpaw from Tigerstar's powers."
Firestar walked a little closer. "How?"
Bluestar looked at Firestar and mewed, "We will visit her in her dreams, and show her that Tigerstar is just a very evil cat that will do anything to rule the Lake."
Firestar nodded. "Sounds good to me, Bluestar. Minnowpaw doesn't know what trouble she getting herself and the Clans into.”
Chapter 1 Minnowpaw's eyes went wide. "You want us to do what?"
Tigerpaw cuffed his sister on back of the head. "It shall be done, Tigerstar."
"Wonderful! I'll see you guys soon." Tigerstar looked at Tigerpaw, and smiled. He watched the young cats go and then stood in front of Minnowpaw. "I asked you to do something easy, and your reply is “You want me to do what?’!"
Minnowpaw gulped, and said, "I was shocked by what you said. I'll do it, Tigerstar. I promise."
Tigerstar smiled. "Good. You may now pass, and go join your siblings."
Minnowpaw nodded and dashed away. When she stopped and looked up, her siblings were standing right front of her.
"Well?" Dawnpaw mewed.
Minnowpaw looked at her, and sighed, her stomach in a knot. "I'll join you guys."
Tigerpaw smiled and licked the back of her head. "I thought you would. Now, let's go and please Tigerstar."
His siblings nodded and followed him out of the camp and to the forest.
Chapter 2
As they traveled on their way to do their job, darkness fell and suddenly, Tigerstar stood in front them.
"You can kill any cats, but not Spottail, Pinecone, Brookpaw, Bearpaw, Redpaw, Angelpaw, Cheetahpaw, Christmaspaw, Mosspaw, Larchpaw, Gingerbreadpaw or Bluerosepaw. Their colors are a golden brown she-cat, a light tom, with stumpy tail, a blue-gray and white she-cat. Bearpaw looks like his dad, a reddish tabby tom, Angelpaw looks like her mom, a golden tabby she-cat, with black patches, a reddish tabby she-cat, with green eyes, a brown she-cat, with green eyes, a light brown she-cat, with green eyes, a brown and white she-cat and a blue-gray she-cat, with blue eyes.” Tigerstar explained. “Any cat but them is fair game. The cats you can't kill are in BelieveClan."
Tigerstar turned away without further explanation. The apprentices nodded while he walked away, and the place became light again. A few seconds later, they found Sharpstar slowly stalking a mouse.
"Look that big juicy prey, waiting to be caught," Darknesspaw whispered.
"He won't even know what hit him, and he doesn't smell of BelieveClan," Sharppaw meowed.
"You’re right. On the count of three, we pounce," Tigerpaw said.
"Okay: one, two, three!" Dawnpaw yowled. Together, they jumped on top Sharpstar. He yowled in surprise and fought back, but he was outnumbered. They clawed and bit him until he weakened.
"Okay, Minnowpaw. Finish him off."
Minnowpaw took a step forward and reached out her head. She bit him hard until he was gone.
Chapter 3
The young cats cheered. "We did it!"
"Tigerstar will be pleased."
"He'll be really pleased with me, and you know what it was kind of fun." Minnowpaw mewed.
"Yeah, it was. Let's go home."
They all ran home with smiles on their faces. On the way they bumped into Plumwillow. "Oh, sorry."
Plumwillow just smiled at the young cats. "That’s okay, little ones, now you better run along home." They nodded and dashed away. Plumwillow watched them go and laughed. "Oh, young cats always getting into trouble."
She continued to stalk her squirrel when she smelled the smell of death. Plumwillow followed the scent and gasped. "Oh, no! Sharpstar, no!"
After a few moments of grief, she got up and ran to find Patchfoot. She found him resetting a marker. "Patchfoot, I have something to tell you."
Patchfoot stopped, and turned around. "Plumwillow, what is it?"
Getting a hold of herself, she told him everything.
"What? He’s dead?"
Plumwillow sadly nodded. "Yes, Patchfoot. You’re leader now."
Patchfoot nodded and ran toward the Moonpool. He touched it with his nose and fell fast asleep.
Chapter 4
Patchfoot opened his eyes, and found himself in a shadowy forest. Uh oh, he thought, I hope this is StarClan, and not the Dark Forest!
A voice took him away from his thoughts. "Patchfoot, are you ready?"
"Yes, I'm ready." Patchfoot gulped.
In a few seconds, the place began to glow, and cats with shimmery pelts appeared. Star Clan! Thank goodness.
A striking black she-cat came first. "Ebonyclaw!"
"Hello, Patchfoot. How are my kits doing?"
"They’re doing just great! Jinglepupkit is now Jinglepupwhisper, and Ditzykit is now Ditzypelt."
Ebonyclaw's eyes went wide. "Oh, they’re warriors now! That's wonderful news. Oh, I almost forgot. For your first life, I give you bravery. Use it well."
This life felt like a cat had stuck their claws deep in his pelt.
"Tell my kits I said hello, and I love them." she murmured.
Patchfoot nodded. "I will, Ebonyclaw. I promise." Ebonyclaw purred as she walked away.
A skinny black tom came second. "Shrewtooth!"
"Hello, Patchfoot. For your second life, I give you loyalty. Use it well." This life was also very painful as it shot into his body. Shrewtooth left, and a brown and cream tabby she-cat with amber eyes came third.
Tears came from Patchfoot's eyes. "Leafstar, oh Leafstar! I missed you very, very, very, much. Your kits are warriors! Stormbreeze has had kits, and so has Fireshine. The Clan has missed you very much. It's just good to see you again."
Leafstar walked closer to him and wrapped her tail around him. "It's okay, Patchfoot. I understand. I’ve missed all of you too. For your third life, I give you comfort. Use it when you are feeling a little sad."
This life was soft and smooth when it came. Leafstar licked the top of Patchfoot's head and walked away.
Patchfoot wiped away his tears when the fourth,a gray mottled she-cat walked up to him. "Lichenfur!"
"Hello, Patchfoot. For your fourth life I give you joy. Use it when you need a little happiness." This was warm and painful-feeling when it came in.
Lichenfur walked away and fifth cat, a ragged tabby tom walked forward. "Tangle!"
"Hello, Patchfoot. For your fifth life I you adventure. Use when need a little fun." This burned as it came in.
Tangle walked away, and the sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth cat came all together. Patchfoot's eyes went wide. “Clovertail, Rainfur, Petalnose, Sharpstar and Blazekit!"
Sharpstar walked forward. "Hello, Patchfoot. We have decided to give your last few lives together."
Patchfoot nodded. "Okay, Sharpstar. I'm ready."
Sharpstar stepped aside and Clovertail walked over to him. "Hello, Patchfoot. For your sixth life I give you peace."
She walked away, and Sharpstar nodded. "Okay, next one- go!"
Rainfur nodded and walked toward Patchfoot. "For your seventh life I give you faith." Rainfur walked away.
"Okay, Petalnose. Go!" Sharpstar meowed.
Petalnose nodded and ran toward him. "Hello, Patchfoot, for your eighth life I give you hope."
Sharpstar smiled and walked toward him, Blazekit right behind. "Hello, Patchfoot. For your final life, we give you believing, love, trust and honor."
As all the lives came it so painful, Patchfoot yowled, but didn't last long, and his pelt lay flat again.
Blazekit ran back to his spot and Sharpstar meowed, "From now on, all cats shall now know you as Patchstar. Your old life is no more."
Patchstar smiled. "Thank you, and I already know who I'm going to pick for deputy."
Leafstar looked at him with tears in eyes. "I know, and I'm so proud."
Patchstar smiled. "Sharpstar, you should have picked him instead of me."
Leafstar licked him and bounded away as Patchstar woke up. He got up and hurried back toward the island. When got there, Faith Clan was calling for Sharpstar.
This going to be hard news for them. He jumped onto the island and said, "You can stop calling for Sharpstar. He's dead. I'm Patchstar now.”
Chapter 5
Patchstar smiled as they called his new name. "Now, I see some young cats to be made into warriors and apprentices."
All of apprentices and the kits came running.
"Now, I, Patchstar, leader of FaithClan,” Patchstar cried out. “I call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these seven apprentices. They have learned hard to understand the ways of your noble code and I commend them as warriors in their turn. Spottypaw, Blazepaw, Streampaw, Sablepaw, Faithpaw, Sunpaw, and Prayerspaw do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend this Clan, even at the cost of your lives?"
Together all of the apprentices said, "We do."
“Then by the powers of StarClan I give you your warrior names. Spottypaw, from this moment you shall be known as Spottypelt. Blazepaw, from this moment you shall be known as Blazeheart. Streampaw, from this moment you shall be known as Streamshine. Sablepaw, from this moment you shall be known as Sablelight. Faithpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Faithsky. Sunpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Sunray, and Prayerspaw, from this moment you shall be known as Prayersfall. StarClan honors your bravery and faith, and we welcome you all as full warriors of FaithClan!"
All of the Clan cats raised their voices to welcome the new warriors. "Spottypelt, Blazeheart, Streamshine, Sablelight, Faithsky, Sunray and Prayersfall!" They cheered.
Patchstar waited for the Clan to die down, then continued. "Starwish's kits have reached their ninth star. They have had an adventurous kit hood, but I hope they have learned valuable lessons and I believe they are ready to become apprentices. Raisingkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Raisingpaw. Sunray, you are a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills. I trust you to pass them on to Raisingpaw.”
Sunray went over to Raisingpaw to twine tails with her as Patchstar continued, “Goldiekit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Goldiepaw. Blazeheart, you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills. I trust you to pass them on to Goldiepaw.” Blazeheart went over to Goldiepaw to twine tails with her.
Patchstar continued, “Lilykit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Lilypaw. Spottypelt, you are a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills; I trust you to pass them on to Lilypaw.” Spottypelt went over to Lilypaw to twine tails with her, and Patchstar continued, “Petuniakit, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Petuniapaw. Streamshine, you are a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills. I trust you to pass them on to Petuniapaw.”
Streamshine went over to Petuniapaw to twine tails with her. Patchstar continued, “This meeting is finally over!"
As the new warriors had their vigil, Starwish walked back toward the kitting place, and heard a voice. "Orangeflower will be the only mom having kits."
Chapter 6
Patchstar looked up at the sky, and mewed, "I still have one more thing to do! I hope Sharpstar hears my voice when I say Harryflight will be the new deputy of FaithClan!"
All the cats called out his name. After they were done, Patchstar meowed "This meeting is finally, finally over!”
Raisingpaw yawned and walked over the apprentices den. She lay down and fell fast asleep. The KillingClan apprentices were doing the same thing.
Minnowpaw opened her eyes and gasped. Around her the lands shimmered with sunlight and a warm breeze ruffled her pelt. "This isn't the Dark Forest!"
"No, it's not." someone said.
"Who are you and where am I?"
"My name is Bluestar, and this StarClan."
"StarClan? What's that?"
Bluestar sighed. Of course, she doesn’t know what StarClan is. She was born in a dark Clan. “StarClan is the place where good cats go when they die."
Minnowpaw blinked. "Tigerstar is a good cat. Why isn't he in StarClan?"
Bluestar looked down at her paws. She’s going to be very shocked when she hears this… "Tigerstar wasn't a good cat. He is a very evil cat, and he will do whatever he can to get his way."
Minnowpaw's eyes went wide "He's not just giving us extra training, is he?"
Bluestar shook her head. "No, he's not, Minnowpaw. A long time ago, there was a very big battle between the Dark Forest and the Clans. Many cats died, and he was leader of it."
A huge group of cats stood behind Bluestar. "These are the cats that died in the great battle."
Minnowpaw's mouth dropped opened. "Tigerstar killed all these cats?"
Bluestar nodded. "Yes, and there are also two more cats I want you to meet." Bluestar waved her tail, and a ginger tom and a dark gray she-cat walked over. "Hello, Minnowpaw; my name is Firestar, and this is Minnowtail."
Minnowpaw dipped head. "Minnowtail, it's an honor to meet you. My name is Minnowpaw; I'm named after you."
Minnowtail smiled. "Hello, Minnowpaw. It's an honor to meet you, too."
Minnowpaw looked down at her paws. "Should I warn the others?"
Bluestar shook her head. "No. I'm sorry, Minnowpaw, you can't. They have to find out for themselves."
Minnowpaw just nodded. "Okay Bluestar, I understand."
Bluestar smiled. "Good."
Meanwhile, in the Dark Forest:
"We’re missing one! Where's Minnowpaw?" Tigerstar hissed.
"I don't know, Tigerstar, but she will get a talking to when we wake up!" Tigerpaw growled.
"Make sure you do. Now, we have work to do."
Chapter 7
Amberkit jumped up and down in joy at becoming an apprentice today. Graystar waved his tail for his Clan mates to follow him. In a few seconds, they reached the Party Tree and Graystar jumped up into it and said, “Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join me beneath the Party Tree for a Clan meeting!”
All the clan cats joined beneath the Party Tree and listened to their leader. “I, Graystar, leader of BelieveClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these ten apprentices. They have learned hard to understand the ways of your noble code and I commend them as warriors in their turn. Brookpaw, Bearpaw, Redpaw, Angelpaw, Cheetahpaw, Christmaspaw, Mosspaw, Larchpaw, Gingerbreadpaw and Bluerosepaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code, and to protect and defend this Clan, even at the cost of your lives?”
Together, all of the apprentices said, “We do.”
“Then by the powers of StarClan I give you your warrior names. Brookpaw, from this moment on, you shall be known as Brookfall. Bearpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Bearstep. Redpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Redstripe; Angelpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Angelflight.
“Cheetahpaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Cheetahblaze. Christmaspaw, from this moment you shall be known as Christmasheart; Mosspaw, from this moment you shall be known as Mosspool. Larchpaw, from this moment you will be known as Larchtail. Gingerbreadpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Gingerbreadfrost, and Bluerosepaw, from this moment you shall be known as Blueroseheart.” Graystar announced. “StarClan honors your bravery and faith, and we welcome you as full warriors of BelieveClan!”
All the clan cats raised their voices to welcome the new warriors. “Brookfall, Bearstep, Redstripe, Angelflight, Cheetahblaze, Christmasheart, Mosspool, Larchtail, Gingerbreadfrost, Blueroseheart!”
Graystar waited for the clan to quiet down before he continued, “Spottail's and Hopeshade's kits have reached their ninth star. They have had an adventurous kit hood but I hope they have learned valuable lessons, and I believe they are ready to become apprentices.”
The eager kits fidgited, but kept their composure as Graystar spoke.
“Amberkit from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Amberpaw. Larchtail, you are a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills; I trust you to pass them on to Amberpaw.” Larchtail went over to Amberpaw to twine tails with her.
Graystar continued, “Storykit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Storypaw. Angelflight, you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills; I trust you to pass them on to Storypaw.” Angelflight went over to Storypaw to twine tails with her as Graystar continued, “Snowkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Snowpaw. Christmasheart, you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills; I trust you to pass them on to Snowpaw.”
Christmasheart went over to Snowpaw twine tails with him.
Graystar continued the ceremony. “Easterkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Easterpaw. Mosspool, you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills. I trust you to pass them on to Easterpaw.” Mosspool went over to Easterpaw to twine tails with her.
Graystar continued, his gaze shifting to the next kit. “Dewkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Dewpaw. Redstripe, you are a new warrior but you wonderful fighting skills and killing skills; I trust you to pass them on to Dewpaw.” Redstripe went over to Dewpaw to twine tails with him.
Graystar took a breath before speaking. “Crosskit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Crosspaw. Bearstep, you are a new warrior but have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills; I trust you to pass them on to Crosspaw.” Bearstep went over to Crosspaw to twine tails with him.
Graystar continued, “Bunnykit, from this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Bunnypaw. Cheetahblaze, you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills, and I trust you to pass them on to Bunnypaw.”
Cheetahblaze went over to Bunnypaw to twine tails with him.
“This meeting is finally over!” Graystar finished.
The new warriors performed their vigil, during which Hopeshade had her second litter and Spottail had her third litter of kits. Hopeshade birthed Fidgetkit, Tulipkit, Marigoldkit, Lilackit and Meringuekit; Spottail birthed Peanutkit, Echokit, Moonkit, Mistkit and Fetchkit.
After Graystar welcomed them to the Clan, they picked them up and BelieveClan went back to their place on the island.
Chapter 8
"Right, let's go!" Tigerpaw mewed as they walking toward their training spot.
Tigerstar mewed, "I'm very proud of you five. You did a great job killing Sharpstar."
"Thank you, Tigerstar. It was easy and it was a lot of fun," Rushingpaw meowed.
"You’re very welcome, Rushingpaw," Tigerstar said with a smile. The six of them turned a corner and Tigerstar replied, "We’re here, let's get started."
Meanwhile back in StarClan: "Are you mad at me for killing Sharpstar?"
Bluestar shook her head. "No, I understand, Minnowpaw."
Minnowpaw looked up at Bluestar with a smile on her face.
"I'm not mad at you either, Minnowpaw."
Minnowpaw looked up at the cat and asked, "Who are you?"
"My name is Sharpstar, the cat you killed."
Minnowpaw's mouth dropped open. "Why aren't you mad at me, Sharpstar?"
Sharpstar looked at her and purred. "The same reason why Bluestar isn't mad at you." Minnowpaw just nodded.
"We'll see you again soon, Minnowpaw," the cats said and faded away, as Minnowpaw opened her eyes.
She got up, yawned, walked over to the fresh-kill pile, and got cuffed on back of the head. She turned around and saw Tigerpaw standing over her.
"Where were you last night?! We had training lessons, and Tigerstar was not happy that you weren't there!"
Minnowpaw looked down at her paws. "I couldn't sleep last night. Sorry, Tigerpaw. I'll be there tonight, I promise."
"You’d better," Tigerpaw growled, and grabbed a mouse.
When he was gone, Minnowpaw let out a deep sigh. "That was close," she quietly mewed, and ate her squirrel.
Chapter 9
Minnowpaw finished her squirrel and went to find Pebblefoot. On her way there, she bumped into Tigerpaw. "Oh sorry, I’ve got to go."
Tigerpaw narrowed his eyes. "Just the cat I wanted to see."
Minnowpaw gulped. "Why?"
"Because you’re hiding something, and we’re not letting you go until we know what it is," Darknesspaw growled.
"I can't tell you guys."
Dawnpaw put out her claws. "Tigerstar was afraid of that, why you weren't with us."
Minnowpaw's eyes went wide. "What are you going to do?"
"I'm afraid if you’re not with us, we’re going to have to kill you," Sharppaw hissed.
Minnowpaw begin to back away, but Rushingpaw blocked her path. "Sorry, that’s not going to work."
Minnowpaw put her claws out. "Pebblefoot will stop you!"
Tigerpaw walked over to her with an evil gleam in his eye and pushed her down. "Then he’d better hurry up."
Darknesspaw nodded and held her down. "Let's begin. Tigerpaw, why don't you start?"
Chapter 10
Tigerpaw flexed his claws. "Be glad to, Darknesspaw."
He walked over to Minnowpaw and dragged his claws along her side. Minnowpaw screamed, and Darknesspaw put her tail in her mouth. "Hush up, traitor. This for your own good."
Sharppaw went next and sliced the tips of her ears. After he was done, Dawnpaw walked over to Minnowpaw and bit her tail hard. After she was done, Rushingpaw dragged her claws along her belly.
Finally, Darknesspaw hissed, "Any last words?" Minnowpaw nodded. "Speak them now."
Minnowpaw took a deep breath. "Did Tigerstar tell you guys to kill me?"
Darknesspaw nodded. "Yes, he said you’re not on our side, so you shouldn't live."
"So you guys are doing anything Tigerstar tells you to do so he'll teach you stuff?"
"Yes!" Tigerpaw spat.
"Okay, I was planning to join you guys last night. I lied, I did fall asleep, but when I opened my eyes I was in a different place, and I can't tell you anymore I made a promise to somebody and I plan to keep it! Now I'm done."
"Okay, Minnowpaw, I believe you, but we made a promise to Tigerstar and we plan to keep ours," Darknesspaw mewed, and bit deep into Minnowpaw's neck.
Minnowpaw gasped for breath as her siblings left her there. Pebblefoot saw her and dropped his mouse he was carrying. "Minnowpaw!"
"Pebblefoot, help me!" Minnowpaw mewed weakly.
Pebblefoot nodded and ran out the camp to find help.
Chapter 11
"Help! Somebody, help!" Pebblefoot yowled.
A black she-cat heard and ran toward him. "What's wrong? Pebblefoot, is that you?"
Pebblefoot eyes went wide. "Nightkit?"
"I'm Nightsky now."
"You’re a warrior now? That's great!"
"Yep, and Foxkit is now Foxbreeze, and Bridgekit is now Bridgelight. Now I'll ask you again: what's wrong?"
Pebblefoot took a deep breath. "My apprentice is in big trouble. She’s dying! You have to help me, Nightsky, please."
Nightsky's eyes went wide. "Okay, bring your apprentice to FaithClan on the island."
Pebblefoot smiled. "Thank you, Nightsky."
Nightsky looked over her shoulder and smiled back. "You’re welcome, Dad."
Chapter 12
Pebblefoot ran swiftly reached the injured apprentice, grabbed Minnowpaw, and dashed toward the island.
Meanwhile, Nightsky headed toward the medicine cat. "Birdfeather, get your herbs out fast. There’s cat coming who’s badly hurt!"
Birdfeather nodded and dashed away to get her herbs. Nightsky let out a deep sigh and watched out for Pebblefoot. After a few seconds Nightsky saw him carrying Minnowpaw into FaithClan's camp. Nightsky waved her tail, telling him to come over here.
"Thank you for doing this, Nightsky. This is Minnowpaw, my apprentice."
"You’re welcome; bring her over here."
Pebblefoot nodded and brought his dying apprentice to Nightsky. Birdfeather saw them, grabbed her herbs, and ran toward them.
"Birdfeather, this is Pebblefoot, and his apprentice, Minnowpaw."
"Hello, Pebblefoot; my name is Birdfeather and I'm here to save your apprentice."
"Hello, Birdfeather, and thank you."
"You’re welcome, Pebblefoot," Birdfeather mewed. She chewed up her herbs, spread them over Minnowpaw’s wounds, placed the cobwebs on top, and waited.
Chapter 13
Minnowpaw’s eyes flickered opened and she gasped. "Where am I? Is this StarClan?"
Birdfeather looked at Minnowpaw and mewed, "No. This is FaithClan, little one. My name is Birdfeather. Could you tell us what happened?"
Minnowpaw nodded. "Yes, my littermates tried to kill me."
Pebblefoot's eyes widened. "Minnowpaw, you’re awake, thank StarClan! Your littermates tried to kill you?"
Minnowpaw nodded. "Yes."
Chapter 14
Darknesspaw licked her paws as she mewed, "Tigerstar will be pleased with us."
Rushingpaw nodded. "Yes, he will."
"I can't wait to see what Tigerstar will teach us tonight," Dawnpaw mewed.
"I can't, either! It gets more and more surprising every night,” Sharppaw meowed.
"Yeah, Tigerstar is the best mentor ever!" Tigerpaw said.
A yowl made them stop. Someone found Minnowpaw's body! Darknesspaw thought. Then she ran toward the sound, her littermates right behind her. When they got to the place where they heard yowls, Tigerpaw's eyes went wide. Oh no, that’s our mom!
He walked inside, the others right behind him. "Hi, mom, what’s wrong?" Rushingpaw asked.
"Oh, someone has attacked has my baby and really hurt her! Just look at the blood," Furzepelt wailed.
"Who's hurt?" said another voice. Sharppaw stiffened when he heard Snakeclaw coming.
"Minnowpaw! She's not here, and she's lost a lot of blood," Furzepelt mewed.
"A rouge, maybe?" Dawnpaw mewed, wanting to protect her littermates.
Snakeclaw nodded. "Maybe, but I'll go and talk to my boss, and find out what he knows."
"Good idea, Snakeclaw, and when you find out, I'll sink my claw very deep into his back for hurting my little girl," Rushtail mewed when he walked in.
"Okay, I'll go see him right now,” Snakeclaw meowed, as she walked out of camp.
Chapter 15
Sharppaw's eyes went wide. "Oh no, we have to get to Tigerstar before Snakeclaw does!"
Dawnpaw looked at her brother, "You’re right; let’s go!"
They ran as fast as they could. When they reached the Darkpool, they splashed the water their faces and fell fast asleep. When they opened their eyes, they sighed when they saw Tigerstar.
"Thank goodness you’re here! Snakeclaw is on her way to see you!" Tigerpaw meowed.
"I know, and yes, I am very proud of you guys. So, here's what we’re going to do. You’re going to act like nothing has happened, and I'm going to say something different to Snakeclaw."
Chapter 16
The five apprentices woke up and ran back to camp.
They got away just time, because when they got away, Snakeclaw arrived. She splashed her face and fell asleep. When she woke up, Tigerstar was standing over her.
She got up and smiled. "Hello, Tigerstar. I’m here about Minnowpaw's death."
Chapter 17
Tigerstar looked at her and smiled. "I know, and it’s heartbreaking.”
Snakeclaw nodded. "Yeah, it is. I had such big plans for her; it was never meant to be. So I'm here to ask you a question, Tigerstar. I'm wondering if you know who the killer was?"
Chapter 18
Tigerstar shook his head. "Sorry, I don't, Snakeclaw."
Snakeclaw just sighed. "Dawnpaw thinks it was a passing rouge."
"Maybe it's something you'll have to find out for yourself."
Chapter 19
Snakeclaw sighed. "That's okay, Tigerstar. I was just wondering."
Tigerstar just smiled. "I know, and something I don't expect you to find out yet, though. Your next target is HopeClan."
Snakeclaw smiled an evil grin. "I was hoping you’d say that." Orangeflower, your mine now! she thought as she ran out of the forest.
A few seconds later she woke up and walked back to camp with a big plan in mind.
Part 2
Chapter 1
Snakeclaw woke up. Today was the day HopeClan would all hers…
"I'm going out for a walk," she called out to her Clanmates, and walked out of camp, rubbing her paws evilly. Her master plan was about to begin.
Meanwhile, in in HopeClan, Hollowstar was talking to Otterwhisker. "I'm still thinking that we’re in danger! What if Snakeclaw still thinks of us as a target?"
"I don't know, Hollowstar. When she does come running in, we’ll just have to be ready."
"What are you guys talking about?"
Otterwhisker looked over her shoulder and mewed, "Oh, hello, Rockpool. We’re talking about Snakeclaw."
Orangeflower heard them and ran.
"You really don't think that she does, do you?"
Snakeclaw, who was hiding in the bushes, jumped out and hissed, "Oh yes I do, Hollowstar. I don't want any trouble. I just want to take some of your cats to be members of my growing Clan."
"Take as many as you want, Snakeclaw," Hollowstar mewed.
Snakeclaw just smiled an evil grin. "Thank you, Hollowstar. I pick Rockpool, Prayerwish, Praisesong, Prayheart, Prayingwhisper, Praiseslight, Blueberryfur, Giftyfire, Sedgewhisker, Petalfur, Otterwhisker, and Orangeflower. Follow me."
Orangeflower licked her mate's cheek and walked away with tears in her eyes.
As Hollowstar watched them, he sat, shaking. He thought, What did I get myself into? Snakeclaw just took away my mate and my deputy!
Chapter 2
Deepkit was dancing her in her nest. She and her littermates were becoming apprentices today.
Snakeclaw brought the new cats into the camp and led them to a bush. "This where you will stay. Orangeflower, I see that you are going to have kits soon."
Orangeflower nodded. "Maybe even today."
"Well, you are not allowed to have any toms. Now, Furzepelt has, but she is a Clan mate."
"I thought you brought you us here to be members of your Clan," Otterwhisker meowed.
"I lied; you are my prisoners, so no toms."
"Why?" Orangeflower asked.
"Because she said to," a dark gray she-cat hissed. "That's right. This my daughter, Songpaw."
"Hello Songpaw, my name is Rockpool; it's nice to meet you."
"Same here. Mom, it's time for you to do the meeting."
Snakeclaw looked at her kit and mewed, "Thank you, Songpaw. I am headed there right now."
Songpaw was about to follow her mom when Prayingwhisper asked, "Are you becoming an warrior too? Oh, and my name is Prayingwhisper."
"Hello, Prayingwhisper, and no, I’m afraid not. I'm a new apprentice; I became one a few days ago. My mentor is my dad, Spiderweb. I have to go now; the cats are waiting for me. Bye."
"Bye," Praisesong said, as she watched Songpaw go.
Songpaw ran as fast as she could so she wouldn't miss one second of the meeting.
Chapter 3
Songpaw got there just in time; her mom had just started the meeting.
"I, Snakeclaw, leader of KillingClan, call upon the dark spirits to look down on these five apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your evil code and I commend them as warriors in your turn. Tigerpaw, Darknesspaw, Rushingpaw, Sharppaw and Dawnpaw do you promise to uphold the ways of your evil code and protect and defend this clan even at the cost of your lives?"
Together, all of the apprentices said, "We do."
"Then by the powers of the dark spirits I give you your warrior names. Tigerpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Tigergrowl. Darknesspaw, from this moment you shall be known as Darknesspath, Rushingpaw, you shall be known as Rushingstream. Sharppaw, from this moment on, you shall be known as Sharpclaw, and Dawnpaw from this moment you shall be known as Dawnburn.
“The dark spirits honor your bravery and faith and welcome you as full warriors of KillingClan!"
All of the clan cats raised their voices to welcome the new warriors. "Tigergrowl, Darknesspath, Rushingstream, Sharpclaw and Dawnburn!" They said it until they could not say it anymore.
Snakeclaw waited for the Clan to die down before she continued, "Furzepelt's kits have reached their ninth star; they have had an adventurous kit hood, but I hope they have learned valuable lessons and I believe they are ready to become apprentices.
“Deepkit, from this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Deeppaw. Rushingstream, I pick you to be Deeppaw's mentor.” Rushingstream walked up to Deeppaw to twine her tail with hers, and went back to her place.
Snakeclaw continued, “Burnkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Burnpaw. Darknesspath, I pick you to be Burnpaw's mentor.” Darknesspath walked up to Burnpaw to twine her tail with his and went back to her place as Snakeclaw continued, "Sixkit, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Sixpaw. Sharpclaw, I pick you to be Sixpaw's mentor.” Sharpclaw walked up to Sixpaw to twine his tail with hers and went back to his place.
Snakeclaw continued, "Tanglekit, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Tanglepaw. Dawnburn, I pick you to be Tanglepaw's mentor.”
Dawnburn walked up to Tanglepaw to twine her tail with his and went back to her place.
Snakeclaw continued, “Duckkit, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Duckpaw. Tigergrowl, I pick you to be Duckpaw's mentor.” Tigergrowl walked over to Duckpaw to twine his tail with hers and went back to her place while Snakeclaw continued, "Pikekit, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Pikepaw. I will mentor Pikepaw, since Minnowpaw is not here to mentor him.”
Furzepelt cried a little bit when she saw Snakeclaw twine her tail with her son’s; she missed Minnowpaw very much.
“This meeting is finally over!"
The new warriors had their vigil. While that was going on, Orangeflower had her kits: five she-cats and one tom which she named Partykit, Hopekit, Faithfulkit, Lovekit, Purplekit and Pusskit.
She licked her kits and whispered, "I'll protect you somehow, my little Pusskit."
Chapter 4
A blue-gray and white she-cat licked her pelt. "Are you sure they coming tonight?"
A sandy brown she-cat put her tail across her shoulder. "I'm very sure. Look, here comes one of them right now."
A tortoiseshell she-cat sighed. "Finally.”
She was about to step forward, but the blue-gray and white she-cat stopped her. "Not yet. We have to wait for the other one before we can begin." She sighed and sat down.
A few seconds later, the other cat came.
"Now we can begin,” she said, before she stepped forward. "Hello, Shininglight and Pepperminttree, my name is Gleeblossom. Over there is my sisters Sandstone and Apprenticeshadow."
Shininglight gasped at the name Apprenticeshadow. "We had a mom who named her kit Apprenticekit before she died- the kit, not the mom."
Apprenticeshadow sighed. "We know, and we have big plans for her- but that's not important."
Gleeblossom nodded. "Right, we’re here to tell you a new prophecy."
She was about to speak when a dark gray tom came running toward them. "Sorry I'm late! Hello, Shininglight and Pepperminttree, my name is Graybrook. I'm their brother. I'm here to help for the telling of the prophecy."
Gleeblossom put her tail on Graybrook's shoulders. "It's okay; you’re just in time." She looked at the two medicine cats. "We’re going to tell you the new prophecy together.
“The Lilac will sway in the breeze…” She stepped back and Sandstone stepped forward.
"...the Tulip will grow whiskers…"
She stepped back and Apprenticeshadow stepped forward. "…while the Marigold floats in the breeze." She steps back and Graybrook stepped forward.
"…which makes the moon send out a beam." He stepped back and Gleeblossom stepped forward again.
"The Mist shines, the Fetch glows, the Peanut dazzles, and the Echo shimmers."
Graybrook, Sandstone and Apprenticeshadow walked toward Gleeblossom, and all together they said, "The Meringue will start to frost, while the Fidget hides in the shadows."
The medicine cats looked at each other as the siblings started to fade. "Wait, will we see you guys again?"
"Very soon, I promise," Gleeblossom whispered, and went away as two she-cats opened their eyes and ran toward their leaders to tell them the new prophecy.
Chapter 5
A white she-cat licked her pelt. As she watched the clouds thinking. She was snapped out of her thoughts when she heard paw steps, “Colorstar how close are we?” A gray she-cat with a blue-gray pelt asked, "I don't know, Puddlesplash. Hopefully, StarClan will tell us," Colorstar answered.
"I hope so," she mewed as she walked back toward Moonlight.
A white she-cat walked up to Colorstar and mewed, "Colorstar, can I put together a hunting patrol?"
Colorstar looked at her and nodded. "Yes, you may, Pinklight. That's a good idea, since we lost half of the Clan already." "I know: it's so sad. Well, I should go and make that patrol."
As Pinklight ran toward the cats, Colorstar looked up at the sky and replied, "Rainbowstar, I need your help! So many lives have been lost and I don't know what to do!"
Chapter 6
Pinklight jumped on a big rock and meowed, “The cats I pick for the hunting patrol are Marshmellowfur, Blackstripe, Bluetail, Polarheart, Silverheart, Icicletail, Icingfur, Graypelt and Firetail. Marshmellowfur, you will lead."
She jumped down from the rock and sat down. A tortoiseshell she-cat sat next to her. "It's a lovely night, isn’t it?"
Pinklight nodded. "Yes, it is, Rainbowcandy, but tomorrow it won't be so lovely. We will be on the road again, and might lose more cats. I mean, is losing half of the Clan good enough?"
Chapter 7
"I think it is, Pinklight,” a golden she-cat answered.
"Same, Candysweet, it's good to see you."
"Well, I heard you talking so I thought I might join in."
"Can we join also?"
"Of course, you can Holidaytail, Whitechcocolatepelt, Strawberrytail and Snowaflight."
"Thank you,” they said, and sat down.
"You know, Pinklight, maybe StarClan killed the cats they did because it had to happen."
"I think you’re right, Strawberrytail. I can remember the names of them: Believesong, Rainbowstar, Saltyshell, Dottypelt, Blazeflame, Loveheart, Snoweyes, Frostshine, Oasissplash, Aussieheart, Shininglight, Orangeblossom, Whitemist, Cattail, Snowflakehorn, Dotface, Gallopfoot, Stripetail, Stripedear, Flyheart, Foxwhisker, Softstep, Sparkfire, Silverpelt, Baasong, Goldpaw, Shimmerpaw, Jewelrypaw, Crystalpaw, Sharkpaw, Safariwhisker, Nutmegpelt, Fluffball, Heartbeat, Sealpelt, Starfire and Mossstone."
"Twelve sad days, they were.," Snowaflight mewed.
"I'll never forget it," Whitechocolatepelt mewed.
"Yeah. Poor Shinypaw; she’s the only apprentice left. Moonlight lost her sibling, too," Holidaytail meowed.
Chapter 8
"A lot of cats lost their siblings, Holidaytail," Candysweet sighed.
"Very true, Candysweet, very true. I think hear the patrol coming back."
"Okay, Pinklight. I'm headed to bed, good night."
"Good night, Rainbowcandy." She watched the cats go and walked toward the patrol.
"Well, that's quite the catch you got there. Well, prey wasn't the only thing we caught. Come on out," Bluetail mewed.
Pinklight gasped as the cat came out of the bushes.
Chapter 9
"Sealpelt! You’re alive!"
"It's good to see you, Pinklight."
Pinklight smiled and whispered to Blackstripe, "Go find Sealpelt's siblings."
Blackstripe nodded and ran to go find them. "Promisestream, Thankfulpool and Peppermintstick, come here quickly! Don't ask any questions, just follow me."
Peppermintstick nodded and followed the black she-cat, the other two right behind her.
Thankfulpool's eyes went wide when she saw a gray and white tail. "No way! Sealpelt, is it really you?"
"Yes, Thankfulpool, it's me."
Chapter 10
Meanwhile, in the forest, a tortoiseshell and white tabby she-cat sat down, ready for a rest.
A light gray tom joined her. "How much farther do we have to go?"
"I don't know, Bramblefoot. Have you asked the medicine cats?"
"Yes I have. They told me that StarClan has told them nothing. Soulstar, I'm worried! Tawnyheart is very close to having her kits, and she shouldn't be having them in a strange and dangerous place, which is where we are. I'm not the only one. Autumnfur is worried about his mate too."
“Bramblefoot, I’ll make sure that Tawnyheart and Oasisshine have their kits in a safe place, where no dangerous animals are nearby."
"Thank you, Soulstar, I'll go and tell Tawnyheart. She'll be so happy," Bramblefoot called over his shoulder as he ran to go find his mate.
"You’re very welcome, Bramblefoot."
Chapter 11
Bramblefoot was out of breath when he found her. "Tawnyheart, great news! When you have your kits, Soulstar is going to put you in a safe place!"
"That's great; can she find me a place now?"
Bramblefoot's eyes went wide. "Oh my, yes! I'll go find her right now."
"Soulstar, Tawnyheart is having her kits right now!"
Part 3
Chapter 1
A few days had pasted since Orangeflower had had her kits.
"Hello, Orangeflower. I see you had your kits."
Orangeflower nodded. "Yes, I did, Snakeclaw."
"Okay. Names?"
Orangeflower took a deep breath. "Partykit, Hopekit, Faithfulkit, Lovekit and Purplekit."
"What about the last one?" Snakeclaw asked.
Chapter 2
"I haven't thought of a name for this one yet, Snakeclaw," Orangeflower answered.
"Oh. Okay, then; very pretty kits with lovely names. You'll think of a name soon. I'll see you again in a few days."
"Okay. See ya then, Snakeclaw."
She watched her go and sighed. That was close. Too close for comfort.
Chapter 3
Snakeclaw pulled aside Songpaw and Tigergrowl for a very big talk. "Orangeflower is hiding something. Next time I see her I want you two to come with me."
"Okay, why, mom?"
Snakeclaw sighed. "It's part of my plan. I will ask Orangeflower what she named her kit; if she says, again, 'I haven't thought of a name,' I will pass the kit to you. After I do that, you look at the kit very carefully, and if you say what I think the kit is, you will pass it to Tigergrowl to be killed."
Chapter 4
“Watch out, I'm going to get you!" a blue-gray she-cat with silver specks mewed.
"Only if you can catch me, Echokit," a reddish gray she-cat with silver specks meowed, as she dashed away.
"Moonkit, hurry, Echokit is catching up!" a dark gray she-cat with silver specks replied.
"Don't worry, Peanutkit, she won't get me," Moonkit mewed.
"Hey, guys, quiet! I hear voices; let's listen in," a striped golden tabby she-cat whispered.
"Okay, Fetchkit. We’re coming," a white she-cat with silver specks said, Echokit and Peanutkit right behind her.
"So what are they saying, Fetchkit?"
"Shh! Listen, Mistkit."
Mistkit nodded and listened.
"So, I just heard from Hollowstar that Snakeclaw took some his Clan mates."
"Do think that they’re in danger, Graystar?"
"I do, Fantastream, so I'm sending a patrol of cats to save them. Redstripe, Cheetahblaze, Larkfur, Sparklebrook, Shimmerfern, Fantastream, Joylight, Sootpath, Rainsplash, Rainbowspots, Brookfall and Goldenseed, you are the cats I pick to go and save Hollowstar's Clan mates.”
"Let's follow them! Maybe we can help."
"Good thinking, Tulipkit. Okay, Lilackit, Mistkit, Peanutkit, Moonkit, Marigoldkit and Meringuekit, follow me and Tulipkit."
The six kits nodded, and followed Echokit and Tulipkit out of camp.
Chapter 5
Rubystone licked her pelt and sighed. "It's not fair; why didn't Snakeclaw pick us to help her with the job?"
"I don't know, but she should have," Fernhiss growled.
"Maybe she didn't think that we were good enough," Mysteryshade meowed.
"I hate to say this, but I think Mysteryshade is right. We will show her that we were meant to be here!" Zirashadow hissed, with a yowl.
Chapter 6
Orangeflower smiled as she watched the kits play. They were six stars old; in 3 more stars they would be apprentices. If she could keep Pusskit a secret until then, she would let him go and he would run away to safety.
Chapter 7
Redstripe looked the patrol and sighed. "It's getting late; we should rest for a bit."
"Sounds good to me," Cheetahblaze yawned.
Redstripe looked over his shoulder; the other ten cats were already fast asleep. A few seconds later, Cheetahblaze and Redstirpe joined them.
Echokit was hiding not far from where the sleeping cats were. "I think they’ve got the right idea, Tulipkit."
Tulipkit just laughed quietly. "Look behind you, Echokit. The other six had the same the idea an hour ago."
Echokit looked her shoulder and mewed, "I guess you’re right, Tulipkit. We should join them."
Tulipkit nodded and closed her eyes, Echokit right behind her.
Chapter 8
A few moons had passed since the cat patrol had left the island.
"How much farther?"
"I don't know, Fantastream, but I hope we're going to be there soon."
"Hey! I hear voices! I think we're here."
"You're right, Joylight! I can see their camp; let's go!"
Chapter 9
Orangeflower looked up at the sky, and then her son. Today was the day. "Pusskit, wake up."
Pusskit opened his eyes and gasped. "I'm becoming an apprentice today!"
Orangeflower shook her head. "No, Pusskit, I must let you go. I'm sorry; it's for the best. Go now! I love you."
Pusskit looked his shoulder and mewed, "I love you too, mom."
Tears filled her eyes as she watched Pusskit get swallowed by the shadows. A second later Snakeclaw walked in. "Where's the mystery kit?"
"I don't know! I woke up, and my kit was gone! I think a fox took it," Orangeflower wailed.
"Nice try. You let it go. I know that because Pebblefoot did the same thing."
"What are going to do?"
"I'm going to take Purplekit, and you will never see her again!"
"Put her down," mewed a voice behind her.
"Make me!"
Before Joylight could make a move, two more cats came running in.
"Bridgelight and Prayersfall what are ya two doing here?"
"Patchstar sent us." Bridgelight answered.
"He heard what happened and thought you could use some help."
"Well, thanks guys we need all the help we can get." Fantastream meowed.
Joylight nodded, as she jumped on top of Snakeclaw to start the battle, Redstripe and the others followed. Echokit, Moonkit, Lilickit and Marigoldkit also joined in.
The battle lasted for hours until Snakeclaw finally mewed, "Take them and go, but this isn't over."
Orangeflower and the rest safely got out, but Joylight died, and Echokit was badly hurt.
Part 4
Chapter 1
Hollowstar's face lit up when he saw his Clan mates. "Oh, thank StarClan, you’re okay!"
"Yeah, thanks to the cats that saved us."
"I'm glad they did. Are these our kits?"
Orangeflower nodded. "Yes. They are five perfect she-cats, and their names are Purplekit- the one that spoke up- Partykit, Lovekit, Hopekit and Faithfulkit."
"Our first litter of kits! It looks like they ready to become apprentices.”
Chapter 2
"We are ready to become apprentices," Partykit meowed.
"Then let's not waste any more time! Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join me beneath the Party Tree for a clan meeting!"
All of the cats joined beneath the Party Tree and listened to their Leader.
"Orangeflower's kits have reached their ninth star. They have had an adventurous kit hood, but I hope they have learned valuable lessons, and I believe they are ready to become apprentices. Partykit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Partypaw. Prayingwhisper you have not had an apprentice yet but I trust you to pass all you learned to Partypaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.
Prayingwhisper went over to Partypaw to twine tails with her.
Hollowstar continued, “Lovekit, from this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Lovepaw. I will mentor Lovepaw.” Hollowstar went over Lovepaw to twine tails with her. I’m the leaders apprentice
Hollowstar continued, “Hopekit, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Hopepaw. Praiseslight you have had an apprentice yet either but I trust you to pass all you learned to Hopepaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.
Praiseslight went over to Hopepaw to twine tails with her while Hollowstar continued, “Faithfulkit, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Faithfulpaw. Prayheart you also have not had an apprentice yet but I trust you to pass all you learned to Faithfulpaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of.
Prayheart went over to Faithfulpaw to twine tails with her.
Hollowstar continued, “Purplekit, from this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Purplepaw. Prayerwish you not have had an apprentice for a while but I trust you to pass all you learned in past to Purplepaw.
Prayerwish went over to Purplepaw to twine tails with her. Hollowstar continued, "This meeting is finally over!"
After the meeting Orangeflower had her second litter of kits: two she-cats which she named Magickit and Softkit.
Hollowstar walked over to them and purred, then picked up Magickit. Orangeflower picked up Softkit; together they ran back to their camp, the rest of the cats right behind them.
Purplepaw heard a sound. She looked over her shoulder and saw her brother smiling at her. "Congrats, sis."
"Thanks, bro."
Pusskit winked at her and ran off. Purplepaw smiled and dashed to catch up with the others.
Chapter 3
Fetchkit looked down at her paws. She was becoming an apprentice today, but she wasn't feeling very happy. Echokit should be here with me, but she isn't, and it's my fault. Why did I have to listen to the older cats talk?
"It's okay, Fetchkit. I understand how you feel and it's not your fault."
Fetchkit looked over her shoulder and sighed. "Oh, hello, Amberpaw."
Amberpaw was about to say something when Graystar yowled, "Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join me beneath the Party Tree for a Clan meeting!"
All of the clan cats joined beneath the Party Tree and listened to their leader. "I, Graystar, leader of Believe Clan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these seven apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend them as warriors in their own turn.
"Amberpaw, Snowpaw, Dewpaw, Storypaw, Easterpaw, Crosspaw and Bunnypaw: do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend this Clan, even at the cost of your lives?"
Together, all of the apprentices said, "We do."
"Then by the powers of Star Clan, I give you your warrior names. Amberpaw, from this moment on you shall be known as Amberpelt. Snowpaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Snowecho, Dewpaw from this moment you shall be known as Dewfall. Storypaw, from this moment onward, you shall be known as Storyflight. Easterpaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Eastershine. Crosspaw, from this moment you shall be known as Crosslight and Bunnypaw- from this moment on you shall be known as Bunnyleap.
"StarClan honors your bravery and faith, and we welcome you as full warriors of Believe Clan!"
All of the Clan cats raised their voices to welcome the new warriors. "Amberpelt, Snowecho, Dewfall, Storyflight, Eastershine, Crosslight and Bunnyleap!" They said it until they could not say it any more.
Graystar waited for the clan to die down before he continued, "Spottail's and Hopeshade's kits have reached their ninth star; they have had an adventurous kit hood but I hope they have learned valuable lessons, and I believe they are ready to become apprentices. Fetchkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Fetchpaw. Amberpelt, you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills; I trust you to pass them on to Fetchpaw."
Amberpelt went over to Fetchpaw to twine tails with her as Graystar continued.
"Moonkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Moonpaw. Snowecho, you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills. I trust you to pass them on to Moonpaw." Snowecho went over to Moonpaw to twine tails with her.
Graystar continued, "Peanutkit, from this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you shall be known as Peanutpaw. Dewfall, you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills; I trust you to pass them on to Peanutpaw."
Dewfall went over to Peanutpaw to twine tails with her as Graystar continued, "Mistkit, from this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Mistpaw. Storyflight, you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills; I trust you to pass them on to Mistpaw." Storyflight went over to Mistpaw to twine tails with her.
Graystar continued, "Lilackit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will known as Lilacpaw. Eastershine- you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills. I trust you to pass them on to Lilacpaw." Eastershine went over to Lilacpaw to twine tails with her.
"Fidgetkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Fidgetpaw. Crosslight, you are a new warrior but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills; I trust you to pass them on to Fidgetpaw."
Crosslight went over to Fidgetpaw to twine tails with her.
Graystar continued, "Marigoldkit, from this day until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Marigoldpaw. Bunnyleap, you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills; I trust you to pass them on to Marigoldpaw." Bunnyleap went over to Marigoldpaw to twine tails with her.
Graystar continued, "Tulipkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Tulippaw. Brookfall, you have not had an apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Tulippaw, and help her to become a warrior that the Clan can be proud of."
Brookfall went over Tulippaw to twine tails with her as Graystar continued, "Meringuekit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Meringuepaw. Gingerbreadfrost, I'm trusting you to teach Meringuepaw and keep her safe."
Gingerbreadfrost went over to Meringuepaw to twine tails with her. "Graystar, I promise I won't let you down."
Graystar just smiled and said, "This meeting is finally over!"
The new warriors had their vigil. While that was going on, Spottail had a long-haired, red and white she-cat, which she named Tootsiekit, and Hopeshade had a long-haired white tabby she-cat, which she named Fluffkit. After they were born, Graystar waved his tail, and his Clan mates followed him back home.
Chapter 4
When they got back home, Fetchpaw ran into the medicine cat den to see how Echokit was doing. "Hello? Is anyone in here?"
"I’m in the back, Fetchpaw."
Fetchpaw followed the sound and found Fadingechoes.
"Hello, Fadingechoes. How is Echokit doing?"
"Not so good, Fetchpaw," Fadingechoes sighed.
"What do you mean, Fadingechoes?"
"Fetchpaw, Echokit is in a coma."
Chapter 5
"What's a coma, Fadingechoes?" Fetchpaw asked
"It's where you fall into a deep sleep. Sometimes you wake up, and sometimes you don't,” Fadingechoes answered.
"What are saying, Fadingechoes?" Fetchpaw said, with tears in her eyes.
"I’m saying that Echokit may not wake up. All we can do is hope and pray," Fadingechoes whispered.
Fetchpaw nodded, bowed her head along with Fadingechoes and prayed to Star Clan that Echokit would live, and not to take her away just yet.
Chapter 6
Joylight paced back and forth. "Are you sure they're going to come, Seatail?"
Seatail nodded. "Yes, I'm sure, Joylight."
Joylight was about to say something when she heard a loud wail.
Seatail gasped. "That's Singingheart! Come on, Joylight."
Joylight nodded and ran after Seatail. She was out of breath when they reached Singingheart. "What's wrong, my friend?"
Singingheart wiped away her tears and mewed, "Oh, hi guys. That was a hard battle to watch and poor Echokit. I'm worried for her."
"Me too, the kits shouldn't have been there in first place." Joylight meowed.
"Yeah, I'm also glad that Prayersfall and Bridgelight got there in time." Seatail added.
"I know the their prophecy was about to begin and it wouldn't have been good if they weren't there." Singingheart meowed.
"True let's change the subject now." Seatail meowed.
"Ok, hum. Let's talk about HopeClan." Singingheart said.
"Ok, some of their cats were taken by Snakeclaw and became her prisoners." Seatail said.
"Yep, and now they're all safe and sound. Thanks to Joylight and her patrol." Singingheart said.
"Yeah they are and I died a warriors death." Joylight mewed.
"Yeah ya did but it was just your time to join us." Seatail said.
"Yeah I kinda figured that, now back to the subject of HopeClan."
"I agree with that, now Singingheart do you have anything else to add?"
Chapter 7
Singingheart was about to answer when the cats came.
"Hello, Shininglight and Pepperminttree, we are here tell you the newest prophecy. 'The Fluff will rage into a storm, and the Tootsie will whisper a prayer."
Shinninglight blinked. "Why didn't Gleeblossom and her siblings here tell us this?"
"They were busy, so they asked us to do it. Oh, and by the way, my name is Seatail, and that's Singingheart, and over there is-"
"Joylight!" Shininglight gasped.
Chapter 8
Seatail's face beamed as she looked at Joylight.
Joylight also smiled. "Yes, it's me, Shininglight. I just wish my sisters were here with you guys."
"Well, maybe time next time they will be, Joylight."
"Gleeblossom! Oh, we were hoping that we would see you," Pepperminttree meowed.
"I know, and I will try to be here next time," was the last thing Shinninglight and Pepperminttree heard before they opened their eyes, and ran to tell their leaders the last part of the prophecy.
Chapter 9
Raisingpaw was bouncing up and down. She and her siblings were becoming warriors.
Patchstar jumped onto the party tree and mewed, "Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join me beneath the Party Tree for a clan meeting!"
All of the clan cats joined beneath the Party Tree and listened to their leader.
"I, Patchstar, leader of Faith Clan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these four apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend them as warriors in their own turn. Raisingpaw, Goldiepaw, Lilypaw and Petuniapaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code, and to protect and defend this Clan, even at the cost of your lives?"
Together, all of the apprentices meowed, "We do."
"Then by the powers of Star Clan I give you your warrior names. Raisingpaw, from this moment on you shall be known as Raisingsun. Goldiepaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Goldieflight. Lilypaw, from this moment on, you shall be known as Lilypelt, and Petuniapaw, from this moment on you shall be known as Petuniatail. Star Clan honors your bravery and faith, and we welcome you as full warriors of Faith Clan!"
All of the clan cats raised their voices to welcome the new warriors. "Raisingsun, Goldieflight, Lilypelt and Petuniatail!" They said it until they could not say it anymore.
Patchstar waited for the clan to die down before he continued, "This meeting is over!"
The new warriors had their vigil.
While that was going on, Starwish had her last litter of kits, which she named Coralkit, Spiritkit, Whisperkit and Reachkit.
After Patchstar welcome them to the Clan, Kodaheart picked up Spiritkit and Whisperkit, and Starwish picked up Reachkit and Coralkit. Then Patchstar waved his tail, and his Clan mates followed him back to the camp.
Part 5
Chapter 1 "Watch out! I'm going to get you!"
"Only if you can catch me, Magickit!"
Magickit laughed and picked up her pace.
Purplepaw watched them and smiled. They are so cute, and so lucky that they're still all together. Then her smile turned upside down. Should I tell Mom that I saw Pusskit? No, I probably shouldn't.
"Purplepaw, where are you? It's time to train!"
Prayingwhisper's yowl woke her from her thoughts. "Coming Prayingwhisper!" Purplepaw yowled back. and ran towards her mentor with a big smile her on face.
Pusskit, I will train really hard to be the best warrior I can be, just for you.
Chapter 2
Songpaw groaned as she slowly got up. "Is anybody else okay?" Songpaw sighed. "I guess I'll look around."
She walked around and saw the place was a mess. There was blood everywhere and many cats were badly hurt.
"At least we're all alive... oh, no, great StarClan, nooo!"
Snakeclaw heard her kit wailing and ran toward her. "Songpaw, what's wrong?"
Songpaw look at her mom and mewed, "We should have gotten a medicine cat, look."
Snakeclaw looked down and gasped. "Spiderweb, no! Wake up! No!"
Songpaw nodded. "My mentor and dad is dead, and this wouldn't have happened if we had a medicine cat."
Chapter 3
"I know, and I'm sorry, sweetheart. I'll get someone to find one today."
Songpaw wiped away her tears and nodded. "Okay, mom."
"Now we need to get you a new mentor. What do think about Rubystone?"
"She sounds good."
"Great; I'll call a meeting right now.”
"Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join me beneath the High Edge for a Clan meeting!"
All of the Clan cats joined beneath the High Edge and listened to their leader.
"We have had a awful death. Spiderweb is no longer with us. Rubystone, I pick you to be Songpaw's new mentor."
Rubystone walked over to Songpaw and twined her tail with her's, and walked back to her spot.
When she sat back down Snakeclaw continued, "This meeting is now over!"
She jumped down and waved her tail to Stoatpelt and Heronflight. "Go to Hope Clan and take one of their medicine cats."
"Okay, can Dawnburn and Sharpclaw come and help us?" Heronflight asked.
"Yes. Tigergrowl, go get your brother and sister."
Tigergrowl nodded and ran toward the warriors den. After a few seconds he was back with Dawnburn and Sharpclaw.
"Thank you, Tigergrowl."
"You're welcome, Snakeclaw."
As Snakeclaw watched him go, she meowed, "I'm giving you a year to get her."
"Can I go with them?" a small mew asked.
Snakeclaw looked over her shoulder and answered, "Yes, you may, Duckpaw. Go and grab Sixpaw, too."
Duckpaw nodded and ran to the apprentices den. She came back with Sixpaw and the six cats went off to do their mission.
Chapter 4
Fetchpaw poked her mouse and sighed it's been six days and Echokit is still asleep
"Hey Fetchpaw are you going to eat that?"
Fetchpaw looked over her shoulder and mewed "Oh no I'm not hungry go right ahead Moonpaw."
"Thanks so what’s wrong Fetchpaw?"
"It's Echokit it's been six days and she's still asleep and I'm worried Moonpaw I'm reason why she's like this I heard the older cats talking and Echokit decides too go with the flow, Amberpelt told it's not my fault but I it is I know it is Moonpaw, I heard the older cats and I have killed my sister because it."
Chapter 5
"I didn't think it was your fault. Don't listen to what the warriors say, Fetchpaw, it's not your fault. Yes, you heard the warriors talking. Yes, you did tell us to come join you, and yes, that made Echokit make her own little patrol, which made her join in battle. Now she's in a coma, but it was her decision, Fetchpaw," Moonpaw meowed.
"I guess you're right, Moonpaw," Fetchpaw mewed.
Chapter 6
Moonpaw smiled. "I'm glad you're feeling better, Fetchpaw."
"Me too, Moonpaw. Me too," Fetchpaw meowed.
Moonpaw winked at her before she went to go train. Fetchpaw just smiled as she walked toward the fresh-kill to get another mouse.
Five more days went by sense her talk with Moonpaw. She walked over to the medicine cat den with a shrew in her jaws. "Hello? Is anyone there?"
"Yes, Fetchpaw! I'm in the back again!"
Fetchpaw walked inside and Fadingechoes stepped out. "I'm glad you're here, Fetchpaw. I wanted to talk to you."
"Okay. It's about Echokit."
"Okay, what about her?"
"Tomorrow, if Echokit doesn't wake up, I'm calling it. Sorry, Fetchpaw."
Fetchpaw ran out of the medicine cat's den with tears streaming out of her eyes. "No, Star Clan, no! You can't take away Echokit! You just can't!"
Chapter 7
Moonpaw, Peanutpaw, Mistpaw and Fetchpaw were praying to Star Clan, as the sun rose over the trees and turned the sky a pinky orange. Please, Star Clan, today is the day that Echokit might join you. Please, make her wake up! We don't want to lose our sister! Spottail saw her kits praying and walked toward the medicine cat den.
Shininglight sighed as sunlight streamed inside the den. She got up slowly and saw Fadingechoes looking out the door. "Hey, Fadingechoes. It's a lovely day, isn't it?"
"No, it's not, Shininglight. I have to tell Graystar that Echokit is dead today, and I don't want to."
Shininglight was about to say something, when she saw Spottail coming over.
"Hey, guys. Fadingechoes, please wait just a little bit longer before you tell Graystar! I don't want to lose her."
"I know, but sometimes these things happen, Spottail! Even though you don't want them to."
Spottail was about to say something when she heard a little voice.
Chapter 8
"Water! I need water, and my sisters."
"Was that...?" Spottail gasped and ran into the medicine cats den. Puzzled, Shininglight and Fadingechoes were right on her heels. They stopped when they heard Spottail crying, "Oh, thank Star Clan, thank Star Clan!"
Fadingechoes walked over to Spottail and asked, "What's wrong, Spottail?"
Spottail looked at Fadingechoes, puzzled. "Nothing is wrong, Fadingechoes! Look down."
Fadingechoes nodded and looked down. "Oh! Well hello, Echokit, how are you feeling?"
"Fine, but my mouth feels dry; could you get me some water and grab my sisters while you're out?" "Sure. I'll right be back, Echokit," Fadingechoes meowed.
"Thank you, Fadingechoes."
"You're welcome, Echokit."
Chapter 9 Fetchpaw was about to go train when she saw Fadingechos with wad of moss between her teeth. Puzzled, Fetchpaw walked over to Fadingechoes and mewed, "Where are you going with that moss?"
Fadingechoes almost dropped her moss when she answered. "Oh, hello, Fetchpaw. I was hoping I would see you. Get your other sisters and follow me; I have a surprise for you guys."
Fetchpaw nodded and ran into the apprentices den to get her sisters. A few seconds later she came out with her other three sisters and followed Fadingechoes to the medicine cat den.
Fetchpaw gasped when she saw big bright blue eyes looking up at her. "Echokit! You're alive! Thank StarClan!"
"Our prayers worked," Moonpaw mewed.
"They did, Moonpaw. They did," Peanutpaw meowed.
"Star Clan heard us and saved our sister," Mistpaw mewed.
"Yes, they did, but she still has to recover from her coma, so she has to stay here for a few more stars," Fadingechoes meowed.
Part 6 Chapter 1
The few stars went by quickly, and Echokit was ready to become an apprentice. I've waited so long for this day... I'm finally becoming a apprentice! I'll get to be with my sisters again!
She got knocked of out her thoughts when she heard Graystar say, "Let all cats old enough that catch their own prey join me beneath the High Ledge for a Clan meeting!" All of the Clan cats joined beneath the High Ledge and listened to their leader.
"Echokit has reached her ninth star. She has had an adventurous kit hood but I hope she has learned valuable lessons, and I believe she is ready to become an apprentice. Echokit, from this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Echopaw.
"Cherryblaze, you have not had an apprentice for a while, but I trust you to pass all you learned in the past to Echopaw."
Cherryblaze went over to Echopaw to twine tails with her.
Graystar continued, "This meeting is over!"
Echopaw looked up into the sky and meowed, "Thank you, Star Clan! I promise I will train really hard to be the best warrior that I can be."
Chapter 2
"So, what are we doing first, Cherryblaze?" Echopaw asked. Cherryblaze thought for moment and then answered, "Well, why don't you, me, your sisters, and your sisters' mentors go on a patrol together? I'll have to ask Graystar first, but I'm sure he won't mind."
Echopaw's eyes went wide. "Really? Oh, that would be great, Cherryblaze!"
Cherryblaze smiled. "Great. I'll go ask him right now."
Chapter 3
"Graystar, are you there?" Cherryblaze asked.
"Yes, Cherryblaze, I'm right here. What is it?" Graystar replied.
"Well, I was thinking that me, Echopaw, her sisters, and their mentors could all go on a patrol together," Cherryblaze meowed.
"I don't see why not, Cherryblaze," Graystar mewed.
"Great! I'll go tell Echopaw the good news; thank you, Graystar!" Cherryblaze yowled over her shoulder.
"You're very welcome Cherryblaze," Graystar replied.
Chapter 4
Cherryblaze was out of breath when she reached Echopaw. "Echopaw, good news; Graystar said yes. We can all go on that patrol."
Echopaw's eyes lit up when she heard the news and ran to get her sisters. "Peanutpaw, Mistpaw, Moonpaw and Fetchpaw, we can all go on a patrol together with our mentors."
Tulippaw rolled her eyes. "Of course, with your mentors; you guys are still too young to go on a patrol yourself."
"Shut up, Tulippaw. You're making a good moment turn into a bad one."
"That's sounds great, Echopaw," Fetchpaw mewed.
"Great, then let's go, Cherryblaze is waiting for us," Echopaw meowed.
Chapter 5
"Look, look, everyone! Here they come!" Cherryblaze meowed.
"Oh my, you're here, that's great. But you know us- we're always late," Fetchpaw mewed.
"Oh, no problem, Fetchpaw, so let's get going now," Amberpelt meowed.
Peanutpaw nodded and followed Cherryblaze and Amberpelt out the entrance.
Chapter 6
When Peanutpaw stepped outside, she smelled something strange. "KillingClan! And not that far away, too!"
"You mean the clan that tried to kill me?" Echopaw gasped.
"Yes, Echopaw. Them," Peanutpaw mewed.
"What are they doing here?"
"I don't know, but I won't let them lay a claw on you, Echopaw. I promise."
Chapter 7
Echopaw smiled at Peanutpaw, and was able to continue the patrol.
Meanwhile, back at the KillingClan patrol:
"I'm tired, Tigergrowl! We've been walking for 6 moons, non-stop."
"Duckpaw is right, and I'm so hungry, I could eat my own tail."
"Eww, please don't, Sixpaw. That is so gross."
"Don't worry, Sixpaw. We will get something to eat soon. As soon as we get our medicine cat," Dawnburn mewed with a smirk.
Chapter 8
Sixpaw looked at Dawnburn and smiled.
Meanwhile, in HopeClan, Pepperminttree was headed to get herbs. She smiled at Amberpelt when she walked by her and let Amberpelt and her patrol go first.
"Thank you," Cherryblaze mewed as she walked across the tree.
"You're welcome," Pepperminttree mewed as she walked right behind Snowecho. Snowecho smiled as he jumped off of the bridge.
Pepperminttree smiled back. She watched him go, and then when she jumped off of the tree, a paw knocked her out.
Tigergrowl purred. "We got our medicine cat, now let's eat!"
"Yes! Finally," Sixpaw meowed as went off to hunt. She caught a mouse, a squirrel, a vole, a mole, a rat and a shrew; she purred at her catch and went to go eat her feast before they traveled back to KillingClan, which would be another six moons before they could eat again.
After Sixpaw took her last bite, Tigergrowl stood up and meowed, "Okay, quick wash, then we're on the move again."
Sixpaw licked her paw and put it across her face. Everybody else did the same. When they finished their wash, Tigergrowl slipped Pepperminttree over his back, and led his patrol back home.
Part 7
Chapter 1
Six more moons had passed before the KillingClan cats got home, and Sixpaw's feet fell out from under her. I'm home, thank the Dark Forest, I'm finally home. She slowly lifted her head when she heard paw steps.
"Well done, guys! Now, I have a feast all ready for you." Tigergrowl dropped Pepperminttree and ran toward the fresh-kill pile. Pepperminttree groaned and slowly lifted her head. Where am I? What happened? Oh, now I remember. I jumped off the tree, and poof! I blacked out, and oh! Great StarClan, I'm at the KillingClan camp!
Chapter 2
"Yes you are, Pepperminttree! Remember me?"
Pepperminttree looked up, blinked her eyes, and gasped. "Snakeclaw!"
"That's right, Pepperminttree. We kit-napped you because we needed a medicine cat. My mate, Spiderweb, died because there was nothing we could do. Now, since I have you, no more of my Clan mates will die," Snakeclaw hissed.
"Yeah, and I suggested it," a small mew said behind them.
Chapter 3
"Yep that's right, Songpaw. Pepperminttree, this is my kit, Songpaw," Snakeclaw meowed.
"Hello, Songpaw. It's nice to meet you," Pepperminttree mewed.
"Same here, Pepperminttree. Mom, Heronflight and Stoatpelt want to speak to you."
"Okay, thanks, Songpaw."
"You're welcome, mom."
Pepperminttree looked at Songpaw and meowed, "I'm sorry about your dad."
"Thanks Pepperminttree. I do miss him very much, but I do know I'll see him again, and Rubystone is a great mentor."
"Your dad was your mentor too?"
Songpaw nodded.
"Wow, that's a big honor, having your dad as your mentor."
"Yeah, it was great. I liked that we got to spend a lot of time together before he died."
Chapter 4
"Yes, Heronflight and Stoatpelt? What is it?"
"Tigerstar came to us in a dream and said, 'It's time to bring Gingerbreadfrost and Blueroseheart into the camp," Heronflight meowed. "So, are you going to send another patrol, Snakeclaw?"
"Did he say now?"
"Yes, he said that Gingerbreadfrost and Blueroseheart need to be in the camp now. But he didn't tell us why," Stoatpelt meowed.
Chapter 5
"Then no, I will not. I want you two to get them."
Stoatpelt looked at Heronflight as she asked, "Just the two us?"
Snakeclaw thought for a second, then said, "Give me a few seconds, and then I will tell you guys who's going with you."
"Okay," Stoatpelt mewed.
Heronflight looked at him as he said that. "That sounds good, Snakeclaw."
Chapter 6
Snakeclaw smiled and walked over to the High Edge. She jumped on it and said, "Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join me beneath the High Edge for a clan meeting!"
All of the Clan cats joined beneath the High Edge and listened to their leader.
"I, Snakeclaw, leader of Killing Clan, call upon the cats of the Dark Forest to look down on these seven apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your evil code, and I commend them as warriors in your return. Songpaw, Sixpaw, Deeppaw, Burnpaw, Pikepaw, Duckpaw and Tanglepaw: do you promise to uphold the evil code and to protect and defend this clan, even at the cost of your lives?"
Together all the apprentices said, "We do."
"Then by the powers of the cats in the Dark Forest, I give you your warrior names. Songpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Songtail. Sixpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Sixclaws. Deeppaw, from this moment on, you shall be known as Deepheart, and Burnpaw, you shall be known as Burnpelt. Pikepaw, from this moment on, you shall be known as Pikefur. Duckpaw, from this moment on, you shall be known as Duckfeather, and Tanglepaw, from this moment on, you shall be known as Tanglestripes.
"The cats of the Dark Forest honor your bravery and faith, we welcome you as full warriors of Killing Clan!"
All the clan cats raised their voices to welcome the new warriors. "Songtail, Sixclaws, Deepheart, Burnpelt, Pikefur, Duckfeather and Tanglestripes!"
Snakeclaw waited for her Clan's voices to die down before she continued, "Stoatpelt and Heronflight are going on a mission, and I'm picking two cats to go with them. I pick Songtail and Sixclaws. Now this meeting is finally over!"
All of the new warriors had their vigil, except for Songtail and Sixclaws, who followed Heronflight and Stoatpelt out of the camp.
Chapter 7 As Songtail was walking out of camp, she saw a red and white tail. "Pepperminttree, I have news to tell you! I'm a warrior now!"
"Really? That's great! What's your new name now?"
"Songtail."
"Hey, Songtail! Come on, we've got a job to do!" Sixclaws yowled.
"I'm coming, Sixclaws! I have to go, but I will visit you later."
"Okay, bye Songtail!"
"Bye Pepperminttree!" Songtail yowled over her shoulder as she ran to catch to the others.
Chapter 8
"Songtail, there you are," Sixclaws mewed.
"I'm sorry, Sixclaws, I was talking to ahh, never mind."
"Okay."
"Shh! We're almost at the shortcut," Heronflight whispered.
Songtail nodded and followed Heronflight and Stoatpelt into the tunnel, Sixclaws right behind her. It seemed like the tunnel went on forever, until they finally saw light.
It's about time, Songtail thought.
"Okay, now we wait," Stoatpelt hissed. Songtail and Sixclaws nodded and watched very carefully. Finally, a brown and white she-cat and bluish-gray she-cat appeared.
"Now! It's time!" Heronflight hissed and leaped on top of Gingerbreadfrost, and Stoatpelt leaped on top of Blueroseheart. Songtail and Sixclaws walked out slowly and hit the two she-cats very hard. They were knocked out, in a coma, and was taken to the Killing Clan camp.
Part 8
Chapter 1
A few days had passed since, Blueroseheart and Gingerbreadfrost had gone missing. Tootsiekit was jumping up and down- she and her sister were becoming apprentices today.
Graystar jumped onto the Party Tree and meowed, "Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join me beneath the Party Tree for a Clan meeting!"
All of the clan cats joined beneath the Party Tree and listened to their leader.
"I, Graystar, leader of BelieveClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these ten apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend as them warriors in their own turn. Fidgetpaw, Moonpaw, Mistpaw, Marigoldpaw, Meringuepaw, Peanutpaw, Tulippaw, Lilacpaw, Fetchpaw and Echopaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend this Clan, even at the cost of your lives?"
Together, all of the apprentices mewed, "We do."
"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior names. Fidgetpaw, from this moment on, you shall be known as Fidgetshadow. Moonpaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Moonbeam. Mistpaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Mistshine. Marigoldpaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Marigoldsky. Meringuepaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Meringuefrost. Peanutpaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Peanutdazzle, Tulippaw, from this moment you shall be known as Tulipwhiskers. Lilacpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Lilacbreeze; Fetchpaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Fetchglow, and Echopaw, from this moment you shall be known as Echoshimmer.
StarClan honors your bravery and faith; we welcome you as full warriors of BelieveClan!"
All of the clan cats raised their voices to welcome their voices to welcome the new warriors "Fidgetshadow, Moonbeam, Mistshine, Marigoldsky, Meringuefrost, Peanutdazzle, Tulipwhiskers, Lilacbreeze, Fetchglow and Echoshimmer!" They said it until they could not say it anymore.
Graystar waited for the clan to die down before he continued, "Tootsiekit and Fluffkit have reached their ninth star. They have had an adventurous kit hood, but I hope they have learned valuable lessons, and I believe they are ready to become apprentices. Tootsiekit, from this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Tootsiepaw. Echoshimmer, you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills. I trust you to pass them on to Tootsiepaw."
Echoshimmer went over to Tootsiepaw to twine tails with her Graystar continued, "Fluffkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Fluffpaw. Fetchglow, you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills. I trust you to pass them on to Fluffpaw. Fetchglow went over to Fluffaw to twine tails with her.
Graystar continued, "This meeting is finally over!"
The new warriors had their vigil. While that was going on, Hopeshade had her fourth and Spottail had her fifth litter of kits. Spottail named her kits Joykit (after Joylight) and Patchkit; Hopeshade named her kits Greenkit, Dreamkit and Tigerkit. After they were born, Graystar welcomed them to the Clan, then he helped Spottail and Hopeshade carry the kits back home.
Chapter 2
Purplepaw sighed as she watched Softkit bounce up and down, with joy that she was becoming a apprentice today.
"I wish I was like her, and not down in the dumps."
"I know how you feel, sis- all you can think about is Pusskit," Partypaw meowed.
Purplepaw nodded. "Yeah, you're right, Partypaw. That's all can think of- our brother, and how I wish he was with us right now. I miss him, Partypaw, and he should be here, becoming a warrior with us."
Hollowstar sighed as he watched his kits grieve with sadness. His tail drooped as he walked over to the Party Tree and meowed, "Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join me beneath the Party Tree for a clan meeting!"
All of the clan cats joined beneath the Party Tree and listened to their leader.
"I, Hollowstar, leader of HopeClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these five apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend them as warriors in your turn. Hopepaw, Lovepaw, Faithfulpaw, Partypaw and Purplepaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend this clan even at the cost of your lives?"
Together all of the apprentices mewed, "We do."
"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior names. Hopepaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Hopepath. Lovepaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Lovetail. Faithfulpaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Faithfulstream. Partypaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Partybranch, and Purplepaw, from this moment, you shall be known as Purpleblossom. StarClan honors your bravery and faith, and we welcome you as full warriors of HopeClan!"
All of the Clan cats raised their voices to welcome the new warriors. "Hopepath, Lovetail, Faithfulstream, Partybranch and Purpleblossom!" They said it until they could not say it anymore.
Hollowstar waited for the clan to die down before he continued, "Magickit and Softkit have reached their ninth star. They have had an adventurous kit hood, but I hope they had learned valuable lessons, and I believe they are ready to become apprentices. Magickit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Magicpaw. Partybranch, you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills- I trust you to pass them on to Magicpaw."
Partybranch went over to Magicpaw to twine tails with her as Hollowstar continued, "Softkit, from this day, until you your warrior name, you will be known as Softpaw. Purpleblossom, you are a new warrior, but you have wonderful fighting skills and killing skills; I trust you to pass them onto Softpaw." Purpleblossom went over to Softpaw to twine tails with her.
Hollowstar continued, "This meeting is finally over!" The new warriors had their vigil.
After the vigil was over, the HopeClan cats went home.
Chapter 3
Patchstar poked his head to see if the coast was clear. "Good, there's nobody here."
He jumped onto the Party Tree and meowed, "Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join me beneath the Party Tree for a clan meeting!"
All of the clan cats joined beneath the Party Tree and listened to their leader.
"Reachkit, Spiritkt, Whisperkit and Coralkit have reached their ninth star; they have had an adventurous kit hood, but I hope they have learned valuable lessons, and I believe they are ready to become apprentices. Reachkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Reachpaw. Goldieflight. you have not apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Reachpaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of."
Goldieflight went over to Reachpaw to twine tails with her. Patchstar continued, "Spiritkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Spiritpaw. Petuniatail, you have not had an apprentice yet either, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Spiritpaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of."
Petuniatail went over to Spiritpaw to twine tails with her.
Patchstar continued, "Whisperkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Whisperpaw. Lilypelt, you also have not had an apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Whisperpaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of."
Lilypelt went over to Whisperpaw to twine tails with her as Patchstar continued, "Coralkit, from this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Coralpaw. Raisingsun, you have not had an apprentice yet, but I trust you to pass all you learned to Coralpaw and help her to become a warrior that the clan can be proud of."
Raisingsun went over to Coralpaw to twine tails with her.
Patchstar continued, "This meeting is finally over!"
Patchstar jumped down from the Party Tree and his clan mates followed him home.
Part 9
Chapter 1
"This can not be happening!" Gingerbreadfrost yowled.
"You're right, sis. The day we dreaded has now happened!" Blueroseheart wailed.
"Well, I have waited a long time for this," a voice hissed behind them.
Chapter 2
Blueroseheart looked over her shoulder and hissed, "Snakeclaw!"
"That's right, Blueroseheart. You are here as new members, and the first thing I'm going to do is give you better names."
Chapter 3
"What do you mean, better names? What's wrong with our names?" Gingerbreadfrost asked.
"They are too long, and too nice sounding. They don't work for this clan!" Snakeclaw answered with a yowl.
Chapter 4
"Oh, that's why," Blueroseheart meowed.
"Yep, and I shall call the meeting now."
"I have a bad feeling about this," Gingerbreadfrost whispered.
Chapter 5
"Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join me beneath the High Edge for a clan meeting!"
All of the clan cats joined beneath the High Edge and listened to their leader.
"We have two cats joining our clan, but their names need to be changed. So, without further ado, Bluerosehreart and Gingerbreadfrost- come forward."
Slowly, Blueroseheart and Gingerbreadfrost came forward.
"Now, Blueroseheart, your new name is Blueroar, and Gingerbreadfrost, your new name is Gingerslash. This meeting is now over!"
As the cats parted, Gingerslash looked at Blueroar and whispered, "How long will this nightmare last?"
"I don't know, sis. I just don't know."
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Post by Spottail on Aug 2, 2016 20:50:12 GMT -5
Cool sounds good Phantom
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Post by Spottail on Feb 13, 2017 17:26:32 GMT -5
So how's editing going are ya close to being done
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Post by phantomstar57 on Feb 13, 2017 21:48:59 GMT -5
So how's editing going are ya close to being done I haven't been able to work on it at all. Nor New Blood. Been just crazy here. But I hope I get some time soon. Hurt my knee right before Thanksgiving and it is not healing. Have to go see m othepedic doc. Hubby thinks I may have cracked my knee cap! So I've been in slow motion for months. . .because I thought it would heal. If the doc says to not walk on it I may have alot more time to just work on writing. . ecause I won't be able to do anything else.
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Post by Spottail on Feb 13, 2017 21:55:59 GMT -5
True, I just hope it gets finish soon because Minted is reading it and I wanna make sure that she gets all read
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Post by phantomstar57 on Feb 14, 2017 13:34:21 GMT -5
True, I just hope it gets finish soon because Minted is reading it and I wanna make sure that she gets all read Ah ok I will see if I can squeeze some in this week. I know I am almost done! I only have part 8 and 9 to go.
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Post by phantomstar57 on Feb 14, 2017 16:24:39 GMT -5
Part 8 is up. I will work on Part 9 as soon as I can!
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Post by Spottail on Feb 14, 2017 17:45:34 GMT -5
Yay!! I'll go read it right now!
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Post by Spottail on Feb 14, 2017 18:14:03 GMT -5
Wow! The changes get better everytime
I can't wait to read the last part
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Post by phantomstar57 on Feb 14, 2017 20:35:46 GMT -5
Wow! The changes get better everytime I can't wait to read the last part I hope I can finish it this week :-)
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Post by Spottail on Feb 14, 2017 21:13:41 GMT -5
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Post by phantomstar57 on Feb 25, 2017 19:09:01 GMT -5
I got it all done-or at least all I had! It looks like I am missing some chapters and never had them! But it is obviously not the end . . . .
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Post by Spottail on Feb 25, 2017 23:22:51 GMT -5
OH, it's not it continues in the next book
The Survivors 2
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Post by phantomstar57 on Mar 3, 2017 0:37:50 GMT -5
OH, it's not it continues in the next book The Survivors 2 Oh! OK I'll have to read it to see what happens next!
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Post by Spottail on Mar 3, 2017 8:17:25 GMT -5
Yeah, I'll make another. post on it so it's easier to find
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Post by Spottail on Mar 3, 2017 8:20:59 GMT -5
Ok, it should be easier to find now
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Post by phantomstar57 on Mar 3, 2017 15:01:49 GMT -5
Ok, it should be easier to find now OK I put a notation that it continues in the next book. I can link it if you like.
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Post by Spottail on Mar 3, 2017 18:30:45 GMT -5
Sure have ya started the fixes yet?
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Post by phantomstar57 on Mar 4, 2017 13:42:45 GMT -5
Sure have ya started the fixes yet? No, I haven't. I can proof read it if you wish. You did much better in Survivors 2 in your formatting and punctuation. I'd have to copy everything into my Word, and do it though. Going to e a real busy month ahead with physical therapy on my knee and various appointments so not sure when I'll get to it When I do do you want me to just add it to Survivors thread as I have been doing?
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Post by Spottail on Mar 4, 2017 18:24:49 GMT -5
What's proof reading? Thanks and sure
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Post by phantomstar57 on Mar 4, 2017 22:33:34 GMT -5
What's proof reading? Thanks and sure Proof reading is reading to find mistakes :-) I link it later and if I forget do remind ,e Sick with some intestinal bug today.
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