Stop and Smell The Roses

by Ember the Exalted

When disaster strikes and Kestrelheart, Duskclan's medicine cat dies, panic ensues. And to make matters worse, the same illness that struck down Kestrelheart is now spreading. Can Honeypaw, his half-trained apprentice stop the illness and not only save her clan, but all the clans, before they are wiped out?

1. Chapter 1

Kestrelheart layed in his nest. His vision was blurry but there was one thing he could see clearly. Willowcloud.

"Why...Please...do not take me...not yet..."

Willowcloud's starry form bent over her lover.

"I'm sorry...there is nothing I could do to prevent this..."

Kestrelheart's voice weakened

"But what about Honeypaw...?"

Willowcloud sighed

"Kestrelheart. We cannot save you. Honeypaw is on her own..."

Kestrelheart knew he was about to die

"But will my clan do without it's medicine cat..."

Willowcloud's answer was heavy with grief as Kestrelheart slowly stopped breathing.

"Only time will tell..."

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Gah! Prologe! Done!

Thanks Spottedeyes for letting me adopt this story!

Stay tuned!