Warriors: The New Roots

by bestclarinetist123

The Clans have defeated the Dark Forest, but a new storm is hovering over the Clans. It speaks of death. Bramblestar receives a prophecy and he is left to puzzle about what it means. Make sure to let me know if you have any good ideas for the plot! I am open to hearing any compliments, ideas, or criticism.

1. Chapter 1

Firestar is dead. Brambleclaw yowled in grief. He couldn't believe that this was happening. I'm leader now. The thought hit Brambleclaw like a thunderbolt.

"Brambleclaw! You must choose a deputy now. ThunderClan must remain strong," Jayfeather rasped.

Brambleclaw bounded onto Highledge and felt dizzy looking down at the cats gathered down below. "Cats of ThunderClan, Firestar is dead. I say these words before StarClan, so that the spirits of our warrior ancestors may hear and approve of my choice. The new deputy of ThunderClan is Squirrelflight. Will you lead beside me?"

"Always," Squirrelflight purred.

"Tomorrow I will travel to the Moonpool to receive my nine lives." Brambleclaw announced.

He leaped off the Highledge, signaling the meeting was over. "Every cat come over so Leafpool or I can have a look at you." Jayfeather called out. Immediately, a large group formed at the mouth of the medicine den.

Brambleclaw summoned Whitewing and Graystripe over with a flick of his tail. "I want a guard posted for the next moon. You two take the guard first, if you're not too tired." Graystripe nodded and ran off with Whitewing beside him.

Exhausted, Brambleclaw padded into the leader's den and settled into the nest. The walls around him still had Firestar's lingering scent on them. Soft pawsteps sounded outside and Jayfeather walked into the den, with some herbs in his mouth. "Are you hurt anywhere?" he asked, concerned.

"No, just tired," Brambleclaw brushed him away. "I just want you to know that I will always be your father if you need me. The same goes for Lionblaze."

Jayfeather nodded and backed out of the den. "I will tell him that. Remember, you still need to sit vigil for Firestar. We will all miss him."
"He was a great mentor," Brambleclaw said sadly. He stood up and walked out behind Jayfeather.

Firestar's body was laid out in the clearing with many cats crowded around it. They made a path for Brambleclaw as he padded towards the stiff body. "The four Clans will miss you," he whispered into Firestar's cold fur. Brambleclaw settled down with his tail curled around his paws and sat there throughout the rest of the night, mourning Firestar with the rest of the Clan.