∞Hello fellow Warriors Fans! This is my first fanfic, so im sorry if there are any mistakes. All opinions are appreciated and I shall modify the story accordingly. If you didn't guess from the summary, this story is about Firestar and his journey in StarClan now that the prophecy has been fulfilled. He has no more weight to bear on his shoulders, or does her?;) Read on, fellow Clanmates, and enjoy the story!
Prologue:
"Has it been worth it Tigerstar? All the hate? All the death?" asks Firestar as he narrows his eyes. The large cat flattened his ears.
"Every moment." With slitted eyes, Tigerstar attacks. He sank his teeth deep into Firestar's shoulder, raking his spine with fast, churning paws.
"The moment Bluestar found you, I became nothing! I have waited all this time to have my revenge!" Firestar shook and twisted free. He reared up on his hind paws and slashed at him. Tigerstar easily ducked the blows.
"You're weaker than I thought," he commented mockingly. The tabby pulled his head low and grabbed Firestar's hind paw in his teeth. Biting hard, he dragged him onto his belly. Then, Tigerstar reared up and hit Firestar's spine with his forepaws.
"When you're dead, I can either rule the Clans or kill them."
"I'll never live under your rule," spat Graystripe.
"No, don't tempt him!" thought Firestar," Doesn't he know that I may not win this battle?" He felt Tigerstar clamp his massive jaws into his throat. Sandstorm screamed in the background. He looked up and saw her trying to fight her way back to his side. With a sudden strength, he fought his way out of Tigerstar's deadly grip. With a final heave, he jumped straight at Tigerstar and bit his neck. Slowly, he felt the massive tabby's body go limp. Tigerstar began to fade, but blood was still pouring fast out of the wound. Soon, all that was left of the menacing and deadly Tigerstar was his blood left on the ground. Firestar lifted his head in triumph. He had won the battle! Now the war was over. Suddenly, he heard a large crack as the largest bolt of lightning he'd ever seen in his life struck a tree nearby. It immediately burst into flames and filled the area with smoke. He looked down. Was it his imagination or was the blood pile getting bigger? Then he realized it. That he, the noble Firestar, was also dying. He could feel his last life ebbing away from him. Then, the smoke lifted from the camp. Cats started running towards him.
"Firestar!" Sandstorm screamed," He can't die! He just can't!" "Firestar," called out another voice. It was Dustpelt.
"When you see Ferncloud, tell her I love her…." Then, he let go and slowly faded away into the deep, echoing shadows.
Chapter 1:
"What? Where am I?" asks Firestar as he jumps out of a cozy nest lined with feathers and moss.
"This isn't my den, and this isn't ThunderClan!"
"Hush, Firestar. You are with us now." Firestar looked up and saw a hazy blue figure standing in front of him.
"Bluestar? Is it really you?" he stammers," Where am I? What has happened to me?"
"You have joined our ranks, Firestar. Welcome to Starclan."
Bluestar happily starts to bound out of the den. "Are you coming or not?"
"Of course. Where's Spottedleaf?" he replies hastily, "I want to see her." He looked around anxiously. Firestar couldn't see her spotted coat anywhere. Bluestar sounded very sad when she answered.
"She died saving Sandstorm. Don't you remember? We all miss her, but many more died in the battle. Cats from all Clans wont be returning to StarClan. Even some from the tribe died in the Great Battle. Everyone is mourning, but we are recovering. All the vigils have been sat, all memories and sadness shown, and life here has gone somewhat back to normal." She turned away. When she composed herself, she looked back up at him, acting cheery again.
"Now, let's get on with the tour, shall we?"
"Here's the meeting rock. It's where we hold all our important meetings," states Bluestar. Firestar looked around. It looked similar to fourtrees in the old forest.
"Most of the time we meet at the quarter moon to talk with our medicine cats, but tonight is different."
"Why?" he asks, "Does it have anything to do with me?"
"Yes, it does." He looked grim.
"Not in a bad way, you mangy furball!"
"Then what is it?" he pressed.
"Tonight, it is time to give Brambleclaw his nine lives."
"Wow! It's only been a day since the battle," Firestar exclaimed," but, how does this have anything to do with me?"
"I can't believe you haven't figured it out yet," she replies mockingly. He thought for a minute.
"Am I giving him a life?" he asks. Bluestar nodded.
"Me?" he exclaimed, "That's such an honor! How do I know which life to give him? And what do I give him a life for? And how…."
"Stop!" yelled Bluestar, "You're giving me a headache! You will give him his last life since you were his last leader and his mentor. As for what the life is for, that's up to you." Firestar was bewildered. "Now, I'm going to take a nice, long, relaxing nap in my den. Don't look so disappointed, Firestar. I know that you want to explore." She began to walk away.
"But…. I've only seen a bit of our territory. What if I get lost?" he shouts behind her.
"Don't worry, Firestar!" she calls back over her shoulder, "I couldn't get rid of you even if I tried! Have fun!"
He turned.
"Where should I go?" he thought to himself, "Maybe through those trees." He walked into the trees on his right. He saw many other cats. Some were orange, like him, while others were golden, brown, or black. Many were lying down and sharing tongues. Occasionally, he'd see one or two cats hunting. Then, Firestar came to a circle of brambles. He peeked inside and saw four cats sharing tongues.
"Hey!" he thought," There's Tallstar!" He walked through the brambles. Tallstar look up and saw him.
"Firestar!" he exclaimed, "I haven't seen you in a long time. Welcome to Starclan, my friend."
