Have you ever wondered what would have happened if Cinderpelt wasn't injured on the Thunderpath? This is my rendition.
"You're doing fine Cinderpelt," Yellowfang muttered. "You're doing fine. They're almost here. Just keep pushing."
Soon enough, after lots of pushing, and lots of pain, three kits lay in my nest in the nursery. Their father, and my old mentor, is on a hunting trip, so he'll have to see them later. But I can describe them for you now.
The first one is a white tom with orange paws, ears and chest. His eyes aren't yet, so I can't tell what colour they'll be. I think his name will be Sunkit.
The second one I gave birth to is a fluffy gray tabby tom with white paws. He is softer than his brother, almost like a feather. I think he should be Featherkit.
The last one is my only daughter. She is a pretty dark, dappled tortoiseshell with a white chest. Instantly I think of Spottedleaf. I know that Fireheart used to love her, and that is why I think I will call her Spottedkit. I think he'll appreciate that.
I can't believe my luck… If I had gotten to the Thunderpath any earlier that day during my apprenticeship, I would've been crippled for life. Tigerclaw was waiting there, surprise gleaming in his eyes as a car rushed past about 5 seconds before I reached the road. I was lucky. If I had been crippled… Well, let's just say I wouldn't be with these beautiful kits and the one I love.
Already I can see the potential in my sons and daughter. All I can do is imagine the things they will accomplish. One of them might become leader one day after my mate. Oh did I mention? He's deputy now. Tigerclaw was banished awhile back. I wonder if my kits will become great heroes like Fireheart.
What if one does become leader? I wonder who… It could be Sunstar, or Featherstar, or even Spottedstar! Or they could become medicine cats. I know they will accomplish great things in life.
Many moons later…
Ahh, you are wondering how my lovely kits are doing. Well, I might as well tell you.
Sunkit went on to become Sunbeam, and he is now the Clan's medicine cat. He became apprenticed under Yellowfang. Sadly, she died only a few months ago. I'll miss that fiery she-cat.
Featherkit is now a great warrior and has won several battles for the Clan. He is known as Featherfur now. His fur is still as soft as ever. He has kits now too, my grandchildren. He had kits with one of Sandstorm and Ravenwing's daughters, Leafpool. I have a granddaughter and two grandsons. Right now they are both apprentices. I am mentoring Hollypaw. Poor Jaypaw is blind, so he is apprenticed under my Sunbeam, as the next medicine cat. Lionpaw is apprenticed under Squirrelflight, the other daughter of Sandstorm and Ravenwing.
Spottedkit became deputy under Firestar, my mate. She grew up to look exactly like Spottedleaf, and I think that made her a favourite for Firestar. Although, he didn't choose her for deputy just because of that. She is brilliant. She hunts amazingly, and always has the best battle plans, that her brother, Featherfur, always carries out perfectly. She is kind and just. She'll make a good leader someday. Oh, and her warrior name is Spottedheart.
My apprentice is calling me. Ah, that Hollypaw! She's so active! I better get going. Nice talking to you again though! May StarClan light your path.