The StarBlack Swan Prophecy

by DreamerOfStarsAndShadow

The Clans have moved yet again. They have now lived in the Valley in peace for several generations. But trouble once again comes to the Clans. ThunderClan's deputy, Twistedtail, has forsaken the Clans and formed his own, MasterClan, and he's changed his name to StarMaster Elder. But one cat can stand up against this blood thirsty killer. Her name is Redeye, and this is her story.

1. Prologue

Prologue

A young she-cat with thick, black fur padded through the sleeping camp. Her white tail-tip twitched as some bushes rustled. A dark tabby-tom stepped out, amber eyes gleaming in the pale starlight. His black paws made no sound as he padded towards the other cat.

"Greetings, Shadowstep," meowed the she-cat.

Shadowstep bowed his head in respect. "Greetings, Moonstar."

Moonstar left Shadowstep and headed for her den. As she slipped through the bracken she sighed. Her Clan was strong again. In the two moons since her leadership began, Moonstar and her deputy had managed to restore ShadowClan to its former glory. She knew that Shadowstep would make a good leader one day. As she drifted into sleep, she felt StarClan's presence beside her. She heard the voice of ShadowClan's former leader, Warmstar, whispering to her.

"The Swan as Black as Stars shall come and the river of blood will cease," he whispered.

Moonstar look at the cat, but instead she found herself staring at a great river of blood. A great, black bird with blood red eyes swooped down and landed in the river. As it swam, the blood was replaced by calm water.

The great water bird must be the swan, thought Moonstar, the swan as black as stars shall come and the river of blood will cease. But, what does that mean?

...

Shadowstep watched his leader as she padded to her den in the bracken bush. His ears twitched as Rushsong slipped out of the warriors' den and sat beside him. Her light blue gray fur gleamed silver, and the brown flecks on her back reminded Shadowstep of stars. Dark stars in a silver sky.

Rushsong licked one of Shadowstep's ears. "Is something troubling you?" she asked.

"No," replied Shadowstep softly. He inhaled his mate's soft scent. "Have you told Brightwhisker about the kits yet?"

Rushsong let out a mrrow of laughter and her green eyes shone. It sounded just like the wind in the river rushes. "I haven't even told you yet, silly furball."

Shadowstep sighed happily. Rushsong was going to have his kits, he was Clan deputy, and ShadowClan was strong again.

The two cats slipped back into the warriors' den and curled up beside each other, purring softly.