Post by Leafstorm on Mar 31, 2024 10:15:20 GMT -5
Eaglestar’s Burden
By Leafstorm
Chapter One
The Beginning
“Hawkmoth get in here,” Dapplepelt Screeched, “The kits are coming!”
Just as Hawkmoth rushed into the nursery Dapplepelt yowled in pain as a kit was coming out. Hawkmoth tried his best but the kit would never open her eyes. Dapplepelt convulsed again and said, “Another one, another kit is coming!”
Hawkmoth exclaimed, “Another one, already!”
As Jaywing comforted Dapplepelt, Hawkmoth helped deliver the kit, it was a success,
“Welcome to the world little one, I mean Eaglekit.”
Six Moons Later
“Eaglekit where are you,” Dapplepelt called, “Honestly he’s been doing this for a moon now, how can he keep this up?”
Eaglekit snickered and said “I’m over here!”
“There you are,” Dapplepelt said, sounding relieved “It’s time for your apprentice ceremony.”
“Are you sure I’m ready for this?” Eaglekit asked,
“Yes, I’m sure.” Dapplepelt said.
“All cats old enough to catch your own prey gather here beneath Highrock for a clan meeting,” Lightningstar announced.
“It’s time,” Said Dapplepelt, “are you ready?”
“Yes…” Said Eaglekit trailing off.
As Lightningstar said “This kit is ready to start his training…”
Eaglekit was hoping that he would get Swiftbreeze as his mentor, he is the best hunter and fighter, the perfect mentor.
“...Swiftbreeze you are ready for an apprentice, I’m sure that you are ready to train such a…” Lightningstar continued
That one millisecond of hesitation no one else noticed, except for Eaglekit.
“My wings,” Eaglekit thought, “my wings make me different, just say it.”
“...Unique apprentice. Until you receive your warrior name you will be called Eaglepaw.” Lightningstar said.
“EAGLEPAW, EAGLEPAW, EAGLEPAW”
Like a bird flying up to its nest a cheer rose up from the crowd and Eaglepaw felt a strange feeling. Is it excitement, no. Happiness, no. This is fear.
Chapter Two
An Omen From StarClan
“Lightningstar, Lightningstar!” Hawkmoth screeched “ShadowClan is attacking the camp!”
“Those ignorant fools, how dare they invade our home!” Lightningstar screeched, “ThunderClan attack!”
As Deadstar growled “You think that you could defeat me in the night? Well you are mistaken, ShadowClan attack!”
At that Eaglepaw awoke and jumped up to help, but Dapplepelt pushed him back and hurriedly said “Stay here this is not a fight for kits.”
“But I’m not a kit anymore, I’m an apprentice!” Eaglepaw protested, but Dapplepelt wasn't listening,
“Dapplepelt please, let me fight, I'm ready.”
“No, you are my kit and I’m not going to lose another one” Dapplepelt cried “Your sister Leafkit meant the world to me and now she’s gone, you are my only kit left and I’m not going to lose you too.”
“Dapplepelt I, I’m sorry.” Eaglepaw whispered “I love you Dapplepelt.”
“I love you too.” Dapplepelt called as she ran off into the fight.
The fight lasted until sunhigh and eventually ShadowClan retreated into the woods, but somehow Eaglepaw found his way into the fight, and knocked down ShadowClan’s deputy!
“All cats old enough to catch their prey gather here beneath Highrock for a clan meeting,” Lightningstar announced, "I have chosen an apprentice to become a warrior, Eaglepaw please step forward and receive this great honor.”
“ Yes!” Eaglepaw thought as he came toward Lightningstar to accept his warrior name.
“This apprentice has learned your ways and he is ready to fight for ThunderClan, and he has trained day and night to protect our clan and he is ready for his warrior name, Eaglepaw from this moment on you will be known as Eaglewing.” Lightningstar announced,
“Eaglewing, Eaglewing, Eaglewing,”
The crowd cheered.
“And surprisingly,” Lightningstar continued, “There is a kit that is ready to be apprenticed, Snakekit step forward,”
A trembling kit emerged from the crowd and cautiously approached Lightningstar.
“Eaglewing, you are ready for an apprentice, so I will give you one,” Lightningstar decided, “Snakekit, until you receive your warrior name you shall be known as Snakepaw.”
Eaglewing felt a swarm of pride as he became a mentor,
“I made it, I got an apprentice!” Eaglewing thought happily.
Chapter 3
The Fight
As Eaglewing sat vigil he heard a screech coming from the leader’s den, “Help, ShadowClan invasion help!”
Eaglewing rushed into the den and saw Frosttooth standing over Lightningstar with bloodstained talons, Eaglewing knocked him over and urgently shouted, “Frosttooth killed Lightningstar!”
Then Lightningstar said, “Eaglewing, before I die I name you deputy.” She laid down her head and added, “You will be a better leader than I ever could.”
“ Lightningstar, no.” Eaglewing whimpered as he saw her spirit lift up to silverpelt to join StarClan.
On sore pads he walked out and asked Redfur to accompany him on his journey to the Moonstone to receive his nine lives and become leader.
The journey was long and hard. Running through WindClan territory, wading through the murky waters of RiverClan land, then finally climbing up to Mothermouth and to the Moonstone.
“It’s beautiful,” whispered Eaglewing, “I feel like it’s calling to me.” “The feeling of calling means that you will be a great leader someday Eaglewing, I’m sure of it.” Redfur responded with a smile on his face, “Now, touch your nose to the stone, close your eyes and let StarClan guide you,”
Eaglewing did as he was told and heard footsteps “How dare someone disturb me during this sacred time!”
As Eaglewing opened his eyes he immediately noticed something was different, “I’m not at the Moonstone anymore,”
Chapter 3
Nine Lives
As Eaglewing looked around he saw ranks of cats all around the border of the clearing, then nine came forward and formed a line and the first in line was, “Dapplepelt! I, I missed you so much!” Eaglewing cried.
“I’ve missed you too my darling, but I am here with you now.” Dapplepelt said, “Now, it is time to receive your first life. I give you a life to represent a mother’s love for her kits.”
Eaglewing thought that it would be a loving sensation but as they touched noses he felt a fierce burning fire coursing through his veins, “So this is what love feels like, wanting to protect your kin through thick and thin.” Eaglewing thought, as Dapplepelt stepped back, Eaglewing wanted to follow but then a kit stepped up.
It took a moment but Eaglewing finally recognized her, “Leafkit, is that you?” Eaglewing whimpered.
“Yes brother it is me,” Leafkit said, sounding like she was older than she actually was but still somewhat little and sweet, “Now I give you a life of endless running so you will always be ready to help fight and protect your clanmates.”
As Eaglewing accepted this life he braced himself for what he would feel. This time it felt like he could run forever without stopping. He tried to say thank you but Leafkit had already disappeared into the crowd.
The next cat to step up was Lightningstar, before Eaglewing could say anything Lightningstar said, “I give you a life of compassion.”
For this life Eaglewing felt like a kit again snuggled up against Dapplepelt’s belly.
The next five lives were, Strength, Heart, Kindness, Do not be blinded by your hate and Respect, but the ninth life was given by Thunderstar himself and he gave Eaglewing a life of humility to remember to always be humble. Then Thunderstar announced, “Eaglewing, from this moment on you shall be known as Eaglestar.”
“Eaglestar, Eaglestar, Eaglestar”
On the journey back Eaglestar felt a little lighter.
Epilogue
I guess you are wondering what happens next, well to sum it up Eaglestar lived a long life and won more battles than he lost.
By Leafstorm
Chapter One
The Beginning
“Hawkmoth get in here,” Dapplepelt Screeched, “The kits are coming!”
Just as Hawkmoth rushed into the nursery Dapplepelt yowled in pain as a kit was coming out. Hawkmoth tried his best but the kit would never open her eyes. Dapplepelt convulsed again and said, “Another one, another kit is coming!”
Hawkmoth exclaimed, “Another one, already!”
As Jaywing comforted Dapplepelt, Hawkmoth helped deliver the kit, it was a success,
“Welcome to the world little one, I mean Eaglekit.”
Six Moons Later
“Eaglekit where are you,” Dapplepelt called, “Honestly he’s been doing this for a moon now, how can he keep this up?”
Eaglekit snickered and said “I’m over here!”
“There you are,” Dapplepelt said, sounding relieved “It’s time for your apprentice ceremony.”
“Are you sure I’m ready for this?” Eaglekit asked,
“Yes, I’m sure.” Dapplepelt said.
“All cats old enough to catch your own prey gather here beneath Highrock for a clan meeting,” Lightningstar announced.
“It’s time,” Said Dapplepelt, “are you ready?”
“Yes…” Said Eaglekit trailing off.
As Lightningstar said “This kit is ready to start his training…”
Eaglekit was hoping that he would get Swiftbreeze as his mentor, he is the best hunter and fighter, the perfect mentor.
“...Swiftbreeze you are ready for an apprentice, I’m sure that you are ready to train such a…” Lightningstar continued
That one millisecond of hesitation no one else noticed, except for Eaglekit.
“My wings,” Eaglekit thought, “my wings make me different, just say it.”
“...Unique apprentice. Until you receive your warrior name you will be called Eaglepaw.” Lightningstar said.
“EAGLEPAW, EAGLEPAW, EAGLEPAW”
Like a bird flying up to its nest a cheer rose up from the crowd and Eaglepaw felt a strange feeling. Is it excitement, no. Happiness, no. This is fear.
Chapter Two
An Omen From StarClan
“Lightningstar, Lightningstar!” Hawkmoth screeched “ShadowClan is attacking the camp!”
“Those ignorant fools, how dare they invade our home!” Lightningstar screeched, “ThunderClan attack!”
As Deadstar growled “You think that you could defeat me in the night? Well you are mistaken, ShadowClan attack!”
At that Eaglepaw awoke and jumped up to help, but Dapplepelt pushed him back and hurriedly said “Stay here this is not a fight for kits.”
“But I’m not a kit anymore, I’m an apprentice!” Eaglepaw protested, but Dapplepelt wasn't listening,
“Dapplepelt please, let me fight, I'm ready.”
“No, you are my kit and I’m not going to lose another one” Dapplepelt cried “Your sister Leafkit meant the world to me and now she’s gone, you are my only kit left and I’m not going to lose you too.”
“Dapplepelt I, I’m sorry.” Eaglepaw whispered “I love you Dapplepelt.”
“I love you too.” Dapplepelt called as she ran off into the fight.
The fight lasted until sunhigh and eventually ShadowClan retreated into the woods, but somehow Eaglepaw found his way into the fight, and knocked down ShadowClan’s deputy!
“All cats old enough to catch their prey gather here beneath Highrock for a clan meeting,” Lightningstar announced, "I have chosen an apprentice to become a warrior, Eaglepaw please step forward and receive this great honor.”
“ Yes!” Eaglepaw thought as he came toward Lightningstar to accept his warrior name.
“This apprentice has learned your ways and he is ready to fight for ThunderClan, and he has trained day and night to protect our clan and he is ready for his warrior name, Eaglepaw from this moment on you will be known as Eaglewing.” Lightningstar announced,
“Eaglewing, Eaglewing, Eaglewing,”
The crowd cheered.
“And surprisingly,” Lightningstar continued, “There is a kit that is ready to be apprenticed, Snakekit step forward,”
A trembling kit emerged from the crowd and cautiously approached Lightningstar.
“Eaglewing, you are ready for an apprentice, so I will give you one,” Lightningstar decided, “Snakekit, until you receive your warrior name you shall be known as Snakepaw.”
Eaglewing felt a swarm of pride as he became a mentor,
“I made it, I got an apprentice!” Eaglewing thought happily.
Chapter 3
The Fight
As Eaglewing sat vigil he heard a screech coming from the leader’s den, “Help, ShadowClan invasion help!”
Eaglewing rushed into the den and saw Frosttooth standing over Lightningstar with bloodstained talons, Eaglewing knocked him over and urgently shouted, “Frosttooth killed Lightningstar!”
Then Lightningstar said, “Eaglewing, before I die I name you deputy.” She laid down her head and added, “You will be a better leader than I ever could.”
“ Lightningstar, no.” Eaglewing whimpered as he saw her spirit lift up to silverpelt to join StarClan.
On sore pads he walked out and asked Redfur to accompany him on his journey to the Moonstone to receive his nine lives and become leader.
The journey was long and hard. Running through WindClan territory, wading through the murky waters of RiverClan land, then finally climbing up to Mothermouth and to the Moonstone.
“It’s beautiful,” whispered Eaglewing, “I feel like it’s calling to me.” “The feeling of calling means that you will be a great leader someday Eaglewing, I’m sure of it.” Redfur responded with a smile on his face, “Now, touch your nose to the stone, close your eyes and let StarClan guide you,”
Eaglewing did as he was told and heard footsteps “How dare someone disturb me during this sacred time!”
As Eaglewing opened his eyes he immediately noticed something was different, “I’m not at the Moonstone anymore,”
Chapter 3
Nine Lives
As Eaglewing looked around he saw ranks of cats all around the border of the clearing, then nine came forward and formed a line and the first in line was, “Dapplepelt! I, I missed you so much!” Eaglewing cried.
“I’ve missed you too my darling, but I am here with you now.” Dapplepelt said, “Now, it is time to receive your first life. I give you a life to represent a mother’s love for her kits.”
Eaglewing thought that it would be a loving sensation but as they touched noses he felt a fierce burning fire coursing through his veins, “So this is what love feels like, wanting to protect your kin through thick and thin.” Eaglewing thought, as Dapplepelt stepped back, Eaglewing wanted to follow but then a kit stepped up.
It took a moment but Eaglewing finally recognized her, “Leafkit, is that you?” Eaglewing whimpered.
“Yes brother it is me,” Leafkit said, sounding like she was older than she actually was but still somewhat little and sweet, “Now I give you a life of endless running so you will always be ready to help fight and protect your clanmates.”
As Eaglewing accepted this life he braced himself for what he would feel. This time it felt like he could run forever without stopping. He tried to say thank you but Leafkit had already disappeared into the crowd.
The next cat to step up was Lightningstar, before Eaglewing could say anything Lightningstar said, “I give you a life of compassion.”
For this life Eaglewing felt like a kit again snuggled up against Dapplepelt’s belly.
The next five lives were, Strength, Heart, Kindness, Do not be blinded by your hate and Respect, but the ninth life was given by Thunderstar himself and he gave Eaglewing a life of humility to remember to always be humble. Then Thunderstar announced, “Eaglewing, from this moment on you shall be known as Eaglestar.”
“Eaglestar, Eaglestar, Eaglestar”
On the journey back Eaglestar felt a little lighter.
Epilogue
I guess you are wondering what happens next, well to sum it up Eaglestar lived a long life and won more battles than he lost.
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