A/N: Nobody reads the Alligiances but I will include them as a reference. Oh and here's the summary:

***A kit is born silent; a mute. Life is hard for the little black kit, but just when Silentkit believes that all is hopeless a miracle happens and changes her life forever. For better or for worse.***

First chapter! Or prologue... Hope you guys like it! :3 And please review. Many thanks to Wingbeats on the Wind for being my Beta Reader!

~Monster~

Disclaimer: I do not own Warriors, but I do own this plot and all the characters. With the exception to that which Wingbeats helped me with, thanks again! ^-^

Alligiances

Leader: Hawkstar- Black and brown patterned tom

Deputy: Stonecloud- Dark gray tom with blue eyes

Medicine Cat: Shadowpelt- Very dark brown tom with yellow eyes

Warriors: Smokefur- Gray speckled tom Apprentice: Pebblepaw

Mudspots- White tom with brown spots Coldheart- Black tabby tom with pale green eyes

Swampfire- Dark ginger tom with dark brown stripes Apprentice: Darkpaw

Cedarfur- Dark brown tom with amber eyes Apprentice: Fallingpaw

Cloudstripe- White tom with light gray stripes

Flamewhisker- Orange tabby tom

Frogeyes- Blue-gray tom with yellow eyes Apprentice: Crimsonpaw

Roseleaf- Brown tabby she-cat with pale green eyes Apprentice: Seedpaw

Streamflower- White and cream patterned she-cat Apprentice: Silentpaw

Shadeflower- Light gray she-cat with green eyes

Springpetal- Tortishell she-cat

Apprentices: Pebblepaw- Dark gray she-cat with green eyes

Darkpaw- Brown and black tabby tom

Fallingpaw- Light brown tabby she-cat with bright blue eyes

Crimsonpaw- Ginger tom with amber eyes

Seedpaw- Golden brown tabby tom

Silentpaw- Black she-cat with white paws and dark green eyes

Queens: Lightwing- Golden brown tabby she-cat

Whiteblaze- Long-furred white she-cat

Elders: Violetpelt- Tortishell she-cat

Barktail- Dark brown long-haired tom

Kits: (Whiteblaze's) Sunkit- Cream and brown patterned tom

Cloverkit- White she-cat with gray spots

Sparrowkit- Calico tom with yellow eyes

Prologue

Hawkstar heard yet another yowl echo across the dark, snow-filled sky. "Let me go to her!" He growled at the dark gray cat in front of him.
"Hawkstar, you know what Shadowpelt said, you cannot go in."
Hawkstar stiffened as another yowl from the nursery rang out, this time accompanied by the rank scent of blood. The brown-and-black leader tried to push desperately past the gray cat to get to his mate. "Get out of my way, Stonecloud!" He hissed.
Stonecloud stood firm. "You can't go," he meowed.
The leader felt rage well up inside of him. "What about all that blood I smell? What's the matter? Is everything alright?"
He lunged forward again, but Stonecloud caught him as a tired voice mewed from the nursery, "It's natural, Hawkstar. She'll be done in a moment, don't worry." The words did nothing to soothe Hawkstar, and soon he was back to forcing his way inside the nursery, but still the gray warrior barred him.
Hawkstar was about to strike him, but a dark brown cat slipped out of the nursery and into the snow. "It's alright, Stonecloud, he can go in now," Shadowpelt meowed.
The dark gray cat quickly moved out of the way as his leader pushed his way into the nursery. Hawkstar felt a shiver run down his spine as he entered into the den, the warmth such a great contrast to the cold outside. The scent of blood was stronger in here, but he could tell it was quickly fading. He stretched his eyes wide in the dark nursery, and he could just make out the faint shape of a mother and two kits. "Lightwing," he mewed, "are you alright?"
"I'm fine," the golden brown tabby breathed. "Look at them, aren't they beautiful?"
Hawkstar shifted closer and twigs caught on his pelt. He could make out the faint forms of the two kits, one had a brighter pelt like its mother and the other was a dark shade. It was hard to distinguish the exact color in the dim light. "They're wonderful," Hawkstar purred.
He bent his nose down to sniff the paler kit, and its tiny claws flashed out. Hawkstar quickly jerked his nose back. "He's a fighter," he meowed, amused. "They'll be great warriors, both of them."
Lightwing looked up, her eyes filled with worry. "Do you think this cold will bother them?"
"I'm sure they'll be fine," Hawkstar purred comfortingly. "there hasn't been an outbreak of greencough yet, and the nursery will keep them warm."
Lightwing nodded, but she looked far from comforted. She turned to lick the kits, and Hawkstar quietly backed out of the nursery to give Lightwing and his kits some privacy.
Even in the cold outside, Hawkstar felt warm with pride. Everything was fine. He had two healthy kits and an equally healthy mate. In six moons he would give his kits their apprentice names and after that, their warrior names. He purred faintly as he padded across the frosty camp to the roots of the oak tree where his den lay. Everything was fine.

Two Moons Later

Hawkstar flicked his tail away from the kits once again. With a squeal, Seedkit chased after it. Seedkit was named because of his golden brown tabby pelt, so like his mother. Hawkstar watched as his daughter followed more quietly, but with every bit as much enthusiasm as Seedkit. They had decided to name the little black kit Silentkit. It seemed appropriate, as she never spoke a word. She'll be a brilliant hunter when she's apprenticed, Hawkstar thought.
He purred as he jerked his tail away yet again, leaving the two kits to stumble after it. There was a small stab of pain as Seedkit managed to dig his tiny claws into the leader's tail. "Alright, you got me," he meowed as he pushed the tiny kit off.
Suddenly he felt something land on his back. "Hey!" He meowed.
He caught a glimpse of black fur, then Seedkit also jumped on his back. Silentkit and Seedkit tugged his fur and tripped him until he stumbled and fell. Hawkstar had just managed to get Silentkit off his back when a voice interrupted them.
"Silentkit and Seedkit, get off your father right now!" The sharp voice of Lightwing stopped the two kits in their tracks.
"It's alright, Lightwing," Hawkstar purred. "This is good for them."
His mate flicked her tail dismissively. "Oh, it's not you I'm worried about, it's time for these two troublemakers to eat."
At the mention of having to stop their play to eat the two kits immediately protested. "But we're having fun!" Seedkit mewed in his high-pitch tone. Silentkit nodded vigorously.
Lightwing padded over and swept the two kits toward the nursery with her tail, "Even the most fearsome warriors have to eat. Isn't that right, Hawkstar?" The golden brown tabby gazed at Hawkstar, waiting for an answer.
Hawkstar got to his paws and shook pine needles out of his fur, "That's right, and after you eat, I'll teach you two how to catch a mouse."
The kits' eyes brightened, and they allowed Lightwing to lead them to the nursery. Hawkstar purred as he watched them go. They were so eager to learn.
As Hawkstar turned to go, a dark brown cat padded toward him. "What is it, Shadowpelt?" Hawkstar meowed.
The medicine cat glanced at the nursery. "I need to speak with you in private," he meowed. "It's about your kits."
Hawkstar felt his ears stand up straight. Was it a prophecy? He followed the medicine cat to the two boulders at the edge of camp. The two slabs leaned against each other to make a cave, perfect for storing herbs and keeping them safe from the rain. It was also where he adressed the clan. Shadowpelt entered the den and Hawkstar followed. The scent of herbs hit his nose with so much strength it almost overwhelmed him. "Whatever it is, Shadowpelt, make it quick," he muttered, "I can't take much of this smell."
Shadowpelt nodded and settled down in a mossy nest. "It's about Silentkit," he meowed calmly. "I think there might be something wrong with her."
Hawkstar felt his hackles rise. "What?" He growled.
Shadowpelt looked rather nervous. Every cat in the clan knew how dangerous it was to make Hawkstar angry. "I've noticed she hasn't made any sound since she was born, and I just want to check her out. You know, make sure she's okay."
Hawkstar narrowed his green eyes. "Alright, but there's nothing wrong with her, she's a strong kit," he grunted.
"It's not strength I'm worried about," Shadowpelt murmured as he passed.

Shadowpelt stood a few foxlengths away from Silentkit. "Now come to me, Silentkit," he meowed.
Silentkit glanced at Lightwing, who was standing behind her, and hesitantly shuffled over to Shadowpelt. She doesn't want to do this, Hawkstar thought. "Now go back," Shadowpelt meowed.
Silentkit rolled her eyes and padded back to Lightwing. What was he doing? He had made her walk back and for between the two of them no less then ten times. Hawkstar couldn't see anything wrong with the kit, she seemed completely healthy, even if a little quiet. Shadowpelt got up and walked over to Silentkit. "Silentkit, I'm going to ask you a question and I want you to answer, okay?" Silentkit responded with only the flick of an ear.
"Can you see me just fine?" Shadowpelt asked. Silentkit looked unimpressed and nodded her head.
"Can you hear me alright?" Again, Silentkit nodded.
"Can you speak to me?" Silentkit paused, then reluctantly nodded her head.
Hawkstar felt a prickle of unease. Why didn't she just answer with her mouth? Shadowpelt looked into the little kit's green eyes. "Will you say your name for me?"
Silentkit froze. "Silentkit?" Lightwing mewed carefully.
Silentkit kneaded the ground and her green eyes flashed. Then, the little black kit whipped around and dashed into the nursery without looking back. Shadowpelt stood up straight. Hawkstar could see anxiety in his eyes and he knew exactly what he was going to say a heartbeat before he said it. "I'm sorry," Shadowpelt mewed, "But I believe that Silentkit is mute."

A/N: Good prologue? I think it's 10 times better than my original prologue... Reviews anyone? Flames are fine, but just warning you if you do flames I might do flames back. I'm sorry if I do though. =L Constructive criticism is always welcome. Anywho, reviews are appreciated no matter what you decide to say.
~Monster~