A/N: Hello! I have a few things to say before you guys read this:

1. I'd recommend having read Firestar's Quest, Skyclan's Destiny, and the SkyClan mangas before reading this, but it's entirely up to you, just be warned, there's spoilers.

2. I'm trying to improve my writing by adding more detail to the surroundings and what things look like. So reviews are VERY much appreciated, please let me know any ideas you have. :)

3. Enjoy!


"Are you sure you're feeling okay? You look like you're in pain," the ginger tom asked kindly, while looking straight into the tortoiseshell-and-white's brilliant green eyes.

"I'm fine," She replied with clenched teeth. "Just some cramps, nothing to -" She broke off in a gasp.

"Cherrytail? What's wrong?" he quickly placed a paw on her to make her lay down.

"The kits! They're coming!" Cherrytail gasped.

"What? Okay, I'll go and get Echosong!" He bounded out of the den into the pouring rain, leaving her gasping and praying that he'll hurry.

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"Borage, Burdock, Catmint, Chervil, Cobweb, oh! We should get some Coltsfoot soon," the silver tabby muttered under her breath, as she checked the medicine supplies. Suddenly, a dark ginger, soaking wet tom came crashing into her den, making her jump.

"Echosong! Cherrytail's kits are coming!" he gasped.

Echosong immediately took action. "Sharpclaw, go to her and make sure she relaxes, I'll be with you in a moment." Sharpclaw nodded before taking off, back into the black of the storming night. She quickly grabbed borage leaves and thyme, for the pain and to help produce milk, before bounding over to the light brown bundle of fur and jabbing it with her paw. With a surprised yelp, the she-cat woke up. "Get up, Frecklewish!" Echosong ordered, her voice muffled by the herbs, before running outside and up the path to the nursery, hoping that her apprentice was following.

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"Come on! You're doing great, Cherrytail! Just one more!" Echosong encouraged. With a yell, Cherrytail pushed once again and a wet bundle of fur popped out. Echosong quickly went over and licked it to warm it up, and then placed it next to it's littermates. "You're a mother, Cherrytail," Echosong purred after stepping back. Breathing hard, Cherrytail's eyes flicked open to gaze at the four wiggling kittens.

"Four she-cats," Sharpclaw said in a hushed voice, affectionately. Cherrytail purred roughly.

"What shall we name them?" she asked as Echosong and Frecklewish left to go tell the clan.

"I don't know, that one there," he flicked his tail toward the she-cat nearest to Cherrytail's head, "Looks a lot like Sparrowpelt. We could name her Finchkit."

"Yes, and that one next to her could be Robinkit, because of her tan pelt," Cherrytail mused.

Sharpclaw nodded, gazing at the gray kit, "If we keep up the bird theme, we could name her Owlkit."

Cherrytail laughed softly, "Okay, and how about we name the black kitten, Ravenkit?"

Sharpclaw purred, "It's perfect." Just then a brown and cream tabby, who had heard every word, walked in. Sharpclaw dipped his head in greeting."Leafstar."

Leafstar acknowledged him before walking up to the squirming kittens. "Welcome to SkyClan, little ones," she purred.


Okay, I know that was short, but what can I say? It's a prologue! Don't worry, I'll try my best to lengthen them in the future. :)