The golden rays of the sun were disappearing behind the Highstones. A large white and black tom was going towards them, a brown tom was quick to follow. Both came to a stop when they made it to a hill that lead down towards the quarry.
"Barkface, I fear for the safety of our clan. I'm worried if WindClan can't survive another attack. ShadowClan has already stolen so many lives. As long as Brokenstar still lives, our clan is always in danger".
"Tallstar...I know you care about your clanmates. I don't know what StarClan will tell you. But I know that they must have the answer that you seek," he replied. Tallstar sighed. Relived by his medicine cat's wisdom.
"For once, Barkface, I hope your right. WindClan will need the help of our ancestors to help us". Tallstar quickly looked up at the night sky and was quick to notice that the moon was already rising into the starry sky. "Let's get going, the moon is almost into position.
As soon as the two cats carefully got down into the quarry, they were quick to run towards the base of the Highstones. Upon reaching there, they stood before gaping cave lead down into Mothermouth.
"I'll lead the way," Tallstar said before Barkface could speak. Both of them went into the darkness, feeling the cold stone beneath their chest. The tunnel eventually opened up into a pitch black, cave where the ancient stone known as the Moonstone.
Tallstar waited patiently for a few mins when the moon finally shone down through the tiny hole in the clearing and made the Moonstone lit up. A bright, blue light filled the room. Tallstar blinked a couple of times at the almost blinding light and then stepped forward.
"Do you think StarClan will speak to me? It's been so long since I asked for there advise," Tallstar asked Barkface.
"I'm sure they will, after all, you are WindClan's leader," meowed Barkface. Tallstar gave a swift nod in return and lied down. He then touched the Moonstone, which felt like ice. But soon let sleep overtook him.
Tallstar woke up to the dim light of StarClan's recreation of the moor. Tallstar knew that StarClan shared their hunting grounds with every cat no mater from which clan they came from before StarClan.
It would always be peaceful, a place where all cats could meet in peace. Then there was a faint breeze of heather on the wind, the smell that the ancestors of WindClan had. They were close.
"My son...'. The WindClan leader was quick to turn around and saw that it was his father, Sandgrose."Tallstar, it is good to see you. It has been so long since I saw you all those moons ago," he said.
"Father, it's good to see you as well, but I need your help. WindClan is in danger because of the onslaught of fights that ShadowClan have picked with our clan. I need your advice, what must I do?" Tallstar asked.
A paw went onto Tallstar's shoulder and he father grinned lightly "I know you are afriad son, but know this. Even in the darkest moments, a blazing fire will save the clan." His father let go of him and then Tallstar spoke again. "But fire is feared by all the clans, how could it save WindClan?" asked Tallstar and then his father chuckled.
"Fire is something that most cats should fear, but there are some kinds that you should embrace. In time you will understand what I mean," he said and then faded away.
Tallstar walked out of the tunnel to the Moonstone with Barkface followed behind him. He was still trying to make sense of his father advise. Barkface looked at him worried."Were you able speak with StarClan?" Barkface asked as he walked beside Tallstar.
Tallstar shook his head."Yes I did, but don't want to talk about it anymore," Tallstar meowed. Tallstar and Barkface quickly crossed the Thunderpath and then continued to walk towards WindClan's camp.
What did Sandgorse mean? How could fire save WindClan? Tallstar tried to think why, but nothing would pop up. Then out of blue something remindered him of what his father had told, so many moons ago when he had become the leader of WindClan.
I couldn't be more proud of you, Tallstar. Go well, lead strongly, and protect WindClan from the storms that lie ahead.
For they will come, no matter what StarClan does. And there will be a kit, kin of your dearest friend, who will need your help more than he knows.
Watch over him, guide his paws, for he is important to all the Clans.
I can say no more, but you will know this cat when you see him.
Just remember, there is no need to be afraid of every flame. Fire can bring life, warmth, new growth, as well as death.
Tallstar gasped as his flashback ended and Barkface looked at him even more worried than before. "Are you alright, Tallstar? You almost blacked out, was it a sign from StarClan?" he asked as Tallstar picked himself off the ground.
"Sort of, but now the future of our clan lies in what StarClan has shared with me," me meowed and then looked at Barkface.
"A blazing fire will save the Clan".
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