The golden she-cat made her way across the smooth landscape. She hadn't been able to speak to StarClan for many moons, as her Clan had been ill. Now, she looked to the stars for advice.
"EmberCloud. It is good to see you visiting again." A deep voice said behind her. She quickly turned around. She faced a black tom with massive shoulders and wide amber eyes.
"Nightstar." She bowed her head. He was BreezeClan's old leader. While she hadn't personally known him, she knew him well from her dreams.
"Embercloud, you have been working hard this leaf-bare. StarClan acknowledges your work, but the worst is still to come." Nightstar explained. Embercloud fought panic and nodded slowly.
"I will continue to do my best." She promised him.
"Still, I am not just here to visit. StarClan wishes to send you a message. I am just a messenger." Nightstar explained as he began walking. Embercloud moved to follow, but found herself unable to walk. Panic rose up in her and she yowled for Nightstar, but he was already gone. She was nearly knocked over. She managed to stay upright as wind and snow began buffering her.
Through her half-lidded eyes, she tried to look around. A tan snake made it's way over to her. Adder! She tried to run away, but, once again, she couldn't move. She watched the Adder slither up next to her, and, instead of biting her, wrapped itself around her leg and hissed at the wind. As the wind died down, snow settled on her pelt.
"When winter's first snow falls, the adder will rise with the wind." Nightstar's voice whispered in her ear. Embercloud turned to ask him what he meant, but he was gone. The prophecy rang in her head as her dream died out. As she awoke, she could still feel the snake's scales against her fur. -
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