Okay, this is my first fanfic, so please don't judge me harshly. (Well, on a second thought, please do!) It is about Swanwing as she has her four kits in the middle of a storm. Bumbleberry, the Thunderclan Medicine Cat goes through a struggle to keep the small kits alive, but will it be enough? These newborn kits are struggling to stay alive and after the accident of one, will it pull them all down, or just make them stronger?
P.S. If any of these names have been used in past Fanfics, please let me know. I made them all up, but it would be helpful. I also need new names for future stories. The first 10 names will be used. (Only if they are correct warrior names)
Sincerely,
Blucatz
ALLEGIANCES
Thunderclan
Leader-Dovestar, pale gray she-cat with green eyes
Deputy-Bayleaf, pale brown she-cat with pale brown eyes
Medicine cat-Bumbleberry, red and black striped she-cat with orange eyes
Warriors
Acornfeather-brown tom with darker flecks and brown eyes
Emberdust-pale dusty orange she-cat with deep gray eyes and dapples
Apprentice-Oceanpaw
Fawnwing-brown tom with green eyes
Apprentice-Coalpaw
Flaresong-bright yellow/orange tom with orange/red eyes
Graywind-gray she-cat with blue eyes
Cloudedsun-white and orange patched she-cat with golden eyes and flecks
Apprentice-Chillpaw
Goldenstorm-gold/yellow tom with goldish eyes
Cardinalflame-red tom with orange eyes and stripes/dapples
Cedarfang-dark brown tom with orange eyes
Queens
Darkmoon-black she-cat gray flecks, paws, tip of tail, and eyes; expecting Cedarfang's kits
Swanwing-pure white she-cat with brown eyes; expecting Foxchaser's kits
Ashenflame-orange she-cat with black powdery look, orange eyes; mother of Acornfeather's kits, Dewkit and Tigerkit
Kits
Dewkit-gray/blue she-cat with brown/orange eyes, paws and tip of tail
Tigerkit-orange and black striped she-cat with yellow eyes
Apprentices
Oceanpaw-blue, gray, and black patched she-cat with gray eyes
Coalpaw-black tom with green eyes
Chillpaw-blue she-cat with blue eyes
Elders
Gorsetooth-molted brown tom with yellow eyes and long teeth
Raventail-black she-cat with blue eyes
Windclan
Leader-Featherstar, pale cream and pale brown patched she-cat with pale brown eyes
Deputy-Redwhisker-red/orange tom with orange eyes and long whiskers
Medicine cat-Rabbitleaf, brown tom with leaf-green eyes
Warriors
Harepelt-brown and white striped tom with brown eyes
Nightfur-blavk she-cat with blue eyes
Fawndapple-brown tom with white dapples and yellow/green eyes
Apprentice-Willowpaw
Gingerfur-dark ginger tom with green eyes
Apprentice-Stripepaw
Queens
Fernwillow-brown and cream patched she-cat with pale green eyes; expecting Harepelt's kits
Apprentices
Willowpaw-cream she-cat with green eyes
Stripepaw-small black and brown striped tom
Riverclan
Leader-Minnowstar-gray tom with blue eyes
Deputy-Stonesplash-black she-cat with gray patches and green eyes
Medicine cat-Heatherfern-brown she-cat with purple eyes
Warriors
Marshnose-pale brown tabby tom with darker brown eyes and flecks
Whiteflash-white tom with almost white blind eyes
Reedpelt-pale brownish cream tom with brown eyes
Blazepelt-orange tabby she-cat with green eyes
Mosstail-dark gray shimmery she-cat with green eyes
Apprentice-Creekpaw
Queens
Darksky-black she-cat with deep blue eyes; expecting Whiteflash's kits
Apprentices
Creekpaw-silver she-cat with silver/blue eyes
Elders
Riversalmon-orange silvery tom with orange eyes
Shadowclan
Leader-Cinderstar, dusky black tom with soft brown eyes
Deputy-Owlfang, brown tabby tom with cruel yellow eyes
Medicine cat-Brightleaf, cream she-cat with leaf-green eyes
Warriors
Thorntail-brown tom with brown eyes
Redfur-red she-cat with orange eyes
Windpine-white whispy she-cat with dark green eyes
Tinyfoot-small black tom with blue eyes
Apprentice-Barkpaw
Queens
Moonecho-blue/gray she-cat with blue eyes; mother of Tinyfoot's kits-Blackkit and Frecklekit
Kits
Blackkit-black tom with blue eyes
Frecklekit-black she-cat with blue/gray speckles and gray eyes
Apprentices
Barkpaw-dark brown tabby tom with darker brown eyes
Elders
Frostmask-black she-cat with gray mask, paws, tip of tail, and blue eyes
Prologue
Swanwing gasped as a spasm of pain shook through her body. She shuddered as the rain pelted down on the tree's canopy out in the forest. She had never been less prepared to begin kitting. A yowl broke the silence of the storm. Swanwing was just conscious enough to realize it was her own agony-filled cry. Muffled paw steps told Swanwing that the Thunderclan medicine cat, Bumbleberry, was approaching. Swanwing's breath abruptly grew harsh, her stomach tensing with pain. A ripple went across her fur, like the waves down at the lake.
''The first kit is coming!'' She called as loud as she could to Bumbleberry. The medicine cat rushed up to her. She put down the herbs she was carrying and placed her paw on Swanwing's swollen belly. Swanwing winced. The young cat grabbed a stick and shoved it into Swanwing's mouth. As the newborn kit slid out onto the grass covered ground, Swanwing felt the stick splinter in her mouth. A large snap told her that the stick was no more. ''How many more?'' Swanwing groaned softly.
''Three,'' Bumbleberry murmured.
''I can't do it…''
''You must!'' Bumbleberry insisted. ''Think about Foxchaser.'' The image of Swanwing's dead mate invaded her mind as her stomach filled with love and grief. His fox-red fur and his orange eyes. The way his tail kinked when something was wrong and the last battle cry he had had died after fighting a fox to save her and the other queens in the nursery. He had been giving his warrior name two sunrises before, after he had supposedly chased the fox out of the territory. ''He won't want to see his kits so soon.'' But he'll want to see me… A voice said in the back of Swanwing's mind. Another spasm shook her as the second kit slid to the slick forest floor.
''You have a daughter and a son, and the third kit is on the way," Bumbleberry said. The pain in Swanwing's belly erased the comforting thoughts of Foxchaser. Another spasm overcame her. The corners of her vision went dark. Then Bumbleberry came back into view. The rain pounded down into Swanwing's face as another bundle of fur slid to the ground. Thunder roared in her ears and lightning flashed across the sky, illuminating the figure of Bumbleberry. The first kit was suckling and was soon joined by her brother and sister. ''One more. Your kits will become wonderful warriors.'' The words of praise filled Swanwing's mind as a final spasm of pain enveloped her. Swanwing's vision went black and she could faintly hear Bumbleberry say, ''Another she-cat. Good job…'' Foxchaser appeared out of the darkness. His starry red pelt shone bright, driving out all the shadows.
''Come,'' he said. Oh how much Swanwing longed to get away from all the pain. She wanted to share tongues with her mate again in the sunlight of Greenleaf. She took a step towards him and all the pain left her body. The scene around her reminded her of Starclan. All of the cats wore starry pelts. Swanwing looked down at her own. Her white fur seemed to glow as stars glittered in it. Oh no! Swanwing felt a wave of grief, as if Foxchaser had died all over again.
''Welcome to Starclan,'' her mate whispered.