The Story of Bramblebelly

by Bramblebelly

Ok, this is my first fanfic, so bare with me. I've created some new characters and mixed them with the old. I've created the life of a cat called Bramblebelly from when he was a kit. Please R&R. It's more interesting than it sounds, I swear!

1. Prologue

Prologue

Bramblekit awoke to the sound of his mother whispering his name.

"Bramblekit, you must wake up," she mewed desperately.

He opened his sleepy eyes and saw his sister, Heatherkit, crouched up against their mother, mewling pitifully. "We have to leave. Now," meowed his mother, this time more forcefully.

"Where are we going?" asked Bramblekit.

"Shh," replied his mother, her eyes wide with fear. "I'm not sure, but we must go!"

"You're leaving?" a hushed meow came from the back of the nursery. It was a gaunt looking queen. All of the Clan was looking skinny lately, and the look of the queen was not unusual.

"Yes, Dewpelt. We can't stay here. Brokentstar is cruel, and he will force my kits into apprenticeship before they are ready. I must keep them safe," meowed Bramblekit's mother with conviction.

"I will come with you. I cannot stay while our kits are murdered," mewed Dewpelt.

"Are you sure?" meowed Bramblekit's mother. "It could be dangerous."

"Oh, Willowface, our kits will be in danger even if we stay. I am coming."

And with that, the she-cats beckoned to their kits and slipped out of the nursery into the night.