NOTE: I don't own anything warriors and only two of the characters. All credit given in the Allegiances section.

This is the continuation of Cracking Hearts. Please read that before you start reading this sequel.

Reviving Blood has gained its name for a special reason. For any who have read Cracking Hearts, you may remember the Ancient cats talking about Forestclan's future. The Ancient Tom showed that water would become blood, rain would turn to fire, and Forestclan would face a war unlike any other. There were several other important visions given by the Tom. All of them will be brought to light in this story.

By the end of this story, the fate of Forestclan will be revealed. But that is a story away so let's get under way!

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Reviving Blood

Chapter 1: No Peace

Falconstar padded through the trees with his patrol. They were the border patrol for the day. Right now they were leaving the new camp. After everything with the Twolegs, Forestclan couldn't bear to live in their original camp. The new camp was surrounded on three sides by sheer rock walls. There were many places for the Clan to climb and prepare an ambush. Thick brambles had been woven together to make a nigh impenetrable barrier. The camp was now in the middle of the territory, further from Twoleg territory. Many cats would leave white flowers that Leafshine called corals on the Twoleg border. It was their way of paying respects to the lost deputy.

The leader closed his eyes as a spike of pain raced through him. Only five moons had passed. The wound in his heart was still fresh. Nightfur was doing better than he was. However, no Twoleg that came near Forestclan territory escaped her claws. She hated all Twolegs. Her kits were the same way. Falconstar trembled. Ravenpaw, was aggressive to anything that had to do with Twolegs. Several times he had torn something apart because it came from Twoleg territory. Cloudpaw never listened to lesson about Twolegs, never talked about Twolegs, and always leaped to the defense of his father. He was adamant that his father had been forcefully removed from Forestclan. His loving father would have never left willingly. Dapplepaw, generally quiet and sweet, was internal. She never showed emotion. She rarely talked to anyone. What worried Falconstar was that she barely ate anything as well. Snowpaw had followed Flickerfire's example. She kept on a brave, happy smile. She filled her step with energy and purpose. But at night, her uncle knew she fell asleep crying into the moss that once formed her father's nest. The older kits had survived the best but they had changed too. Blizzardsky was quick to anger. Forestclaw's tone had become harsher; sarcasm his first choice. It wasn't unusual to find him and Blizzardsky arguing with each other, claws unsheathed and teeth bared. Jayflight was solemn and grief-stricken. Leafshine got up every morning before anyone else so she could pull herself together and get through the day. Then, like Snowpaw, she crumble at night when everyone was asleep. He often found her curling up with Jayflight out in the forest, a pool of tears around their paws.

Then there was Falconstar himself. He was trying to move on but every day he woke to find Cobrapelt issuing orders instead of his best friend. The sand colored tom was doing his best to fill the pawsteps left by the white tom. A cat whose name was never spoken. It was just too painful. The leader stiffened as a nose touched his shoulder. He looked right and found a light golden-sand colored she-cat with a cream belly. Her blue eyes were shining brightly. Her name was Honeyblaze. She loved Falconstar from the moment he had pulled her out of a bramble thicket. He sighed weakly. He didn't have the energy to push her away today. So he continued through the thick undergrowth with the she-cat pressing into him.

The patrol passed the training ground. Nightfur's kits were practicing with their mentors in the middle of the open clearing. Sunlight shined down on the group. Ravenpaw and Dapplepaw were practicing the tree climbing skills that Ashtree drilled into them. Windhowl and Silversoul were watching from the ground. Snowpaw was locked in mock combat with her mentor, Icefur. Tigerstorm was teaching Cloudpaw a new fighting move. Falconstar smiled as he observed the narrowed eyes and fierce snarls on the apprentices' faces. All of them were pushing themselves hard. They wanted to prove that they could be great warriors. They wanted to make their mother proud. Most importantly, they wanted to make their father proud.

Padding onward, Falconstar scented another group of cats. Hazelsky and Stormpaw. Both were out hunting today. Stormpaw might be a cripple but she was strong. Her hind leg meant that fighting and hunting her difficult, especially for leaping and rearing. However, she strove to prove herself every day. She trained harder than anyone. She volunteered for as many tasks as she could get her paws on. Hazelsky and Flightwish were always there for. A smile touched Falconstar's face. Stonepaw, now Stonepelt, rarely left her side. Maybe one day the tom would pick up the courage to tell the she-cat how he felt. Speaking of future kits, Falconstar's mind went back to the hissing fight that had dominated the morning. Wildfire had wanted out of camp to do a little hunting. Her mate, Cobrapelt, had forbidden it. It took the gentle touch of a pregnant Whispersong to get the mother to accept her fate. The Clan had been a little nervous when Wildfire announced her pregnancy. The feisty, hot-headed she-cat did not seem to be a great choice of parent. But she had proven them wrong. Her tongue was still sharper than her claws but she gentle and loving with her three kits. Now Whispersong was pregnant with Windhowl's kits. The Clan was strong and getting stronger.

But its creator was not there to see it.

Another sigh escaped Falconstar's nose. Then he shook his head. He needed to focus. He needed to guide his Clan. That's what his best friend would want. Glancing behind him, he spotted Wolfsnarl and Otterfoot, along with their new apprentices, Ashpaw and Goldenpaw. Deersong, Honeyblaze, and Coalsplash were also in the patrol. They were the newer warriors and still needed getting used to the Clan territory. Reedtail was walking at the back. Falconstar felt his heart twist deep in his chest. Flecks of gray were starting to appear in Reedtail's fur. The tom was not the oldest by any means. However, his family had a history of experiencing aging problems faster than most cats. Luckily Wildfire and Barktooth, his younger siblings, were not showing any signs. Though, their father was not the same. Falconstar sighed weakly. He really wished that Reedtail would find a good mate. He deserved to have descendants, to have kits that he could watch grow up. It would be a shame to see him die alone.

A yowl suddenly broke through Falconstar's thoughts. His head spun around in a heartbeat, ears pricked. He knew that yowl like it was his own. Tawnysong! Another yowl came from the she-cat's throat. Pain was evident. Quickly the patrol raced in that direction. Forestclan could not bear to lose another one its founding leaders. It would surely shake the Clan's confidence. As he ran, Falconstar listened and sniffed for any sign of the attacking force. He had to be prepared. Another yowl rang out. Tawnysong was close. Falconstar lifted his voice. A patrol was coming. Help was close by.

The patrol burst out into a small clearing. Tall trees cast thick, dark shadows over the area. In the middle was Tawnysong. Her calico pelt was fluffed outward in rage. Scarlet blood dripped to the damp ground. Beyond her was another she-cat. This one was white with small black spots on her back and sides. The dark gray tail-tip barely swished back and forth. Ice blue eyes calmly flicked over to the patrol. Growls echoed in the clearing as the patrol spread out. They could see the medicine cat's blood on those black front paws. Falconstar stepped to Tawnysong's side. He knew that the medicine cat would not have attacked for no reason. Yes, the she-cat was trespassing but it was not the medicine cat's place to address it. Then a soft whimper came to his ears. Glancing down, the leader saw the sand-ginger she-cat with pale tan stripes and white paws who was hiding between Tawnysong's white paws. Her green eyes were watching the intruder with terror.

Falconstar glared at the trespassing she-cat, "What are you doing to this kit?"

An almost musical voice replied smoothly, "Just trying to help. The kit's mother is dead. So are her siblings. I just wanted to give her a safe home."

"You…killed them…killed them all…" the she-kit whimpered.

A sick, pleasure-filled smile touched the she-cat face. Slowly her tongue over her lips, "So I did and it was satisfying."

Forestclan hissed in rage. They could not believe that any cat could do that. However, this she-cat not only admitted to it but enjoyed it. The she-cat took a step forward. Tawnysong crouched low and unsheathed her claws. Her teeth flashed in the dappled light. Falconstar stepped between them. His green eyes glowed with a dangerous light. He would not let this she-cat hurt the kit. Not anymore. A cold, bored look entered those ice blue eyes. The she-cat sat down and licked her front paws clean. A soft, musical purr came from her throat as she tasted the medicine cat's blood.

Her eyes looked at them, "The kit is mine. Give her up."

"Never!" snapped Reedtail's voice.

The she-cat turned to him, as did the Forestclan cats. His light brown fur was bristling with barely controlled rage. Those black stripes were ominously bold in the dappling light. His amber eyes glowed with disgust and anger. Both black ears were pressed flat against his head. Without warning, the she-cat darted towards him. Reedtail easily leaped over her sharp claws. His claws shot forward and tore through her muzzle. The she-cat yowled with rage. The tom ducked under her next blow. A quick leap slammed his head into her stomach. She gasped with shock as she went flying away. Before she could rise, Reedtail had her pinned.

"Don't ever come near that kit again!" he spat angrily then stepped away.

The killer she-cat glared up at him, "I never give up chasing after a piece of prey. She will be mine one day. When she is, I promise to make her death slow and horrible. You won't be able to keep her safe."

"Try me!" Reedtail snarled, placing himself protectively between the she-cat and the kit. Both amber eyes glowed with an ominous light. "I don't care who you are. As long as she stands at my side, I will protect her with my life."

Falconstar spoke up, voice cold, "And Reedtail's life is protected by all of Forestclan. Who are you to challenge us?"

Those ice blue eyes studied each cat in the clearing as she padded away. Then she said sweetly, "My name is Star. I do dare to challenge you." She turned and vanished into the shadows. A soft, musical chuckle floated back to them, "But I'm not the only challenger you've got to deal with. Good luck, Forestclan. You're going to need it."

The Clan was nervous. No one knew what the mysterious Star meant by her threat. All they knew was that she was no ordinary enemy. She enjoyed killing. She enjoyed doing the unthinkable. Blossomstorm and Jayflight were patching Tawnysong up. Reedtail sat in the middle of camp. His black-ringed tail was wrapped protectively around the she-kit. Her green eyes were wide with amazement as she watched the Clan. Seeing Wishkit, she wriggled in a futile attempt to escape Reedtail. The light brown tabby leaned over and gently licked her striped back. He purred softly to her. A white paw batted at his chin. A chuckle escaped his throat. Then he lifted his tail and let her charge towards the kit. Wishkit saw her incoming and went into a crouch. Soon they playing a game of chase. Falconstar realized that both were about four moons old. In two moons they would be apprentices.

Lifting his voice, he called out, "Forestclan, gather for a Clan meeting!" His Clan did as he asked. Once ready, their leader continued, "You've already been briefed of the situation. Be prepared for any attacks. If you smell an unusual scent, gather a patrol and check it out. We must be cautious."

"What of the kit?" Reedtail asked as Falconstar paused.

The leader noticed how the kit had returned to Reedtail's protective embrace. He smiled, "That is up to her." Those green eyes met her's, "Do you want to join us, … ?"

"Yes," the kit squeaked in a heartbeat. Then she recognized the pause at the end of his question and continued, "My name is Honey."

"Honeykit," Reedtail corrected softly, giving her a lick between the ears. A soft laugh came from her mouth. The tom raised his gaze to the Clan, "I'm willing to accept her as my own. She doesn't need any milk. However, she does need a parent. If she will have me then I'll be her father."

Honeykit did not need to respond. Her action of cuddling against him told the Clan her decision. Falconstar smiled to himself. Just when he was thinking Reedtail needed a family. The joy shining in both their eyes told him that they meant for each other. Father and daughter. It was perfect. It was then an apologetic cough rang out. All eyes turned to Jayflight. The tom was standing by the bloody moss used to clean Tawnysong up. A fearful light shined in his eyes.

"I hate to bring this up now after such good news but it must said," he muttered. Then he nudged the moss pile. "This is a sign from Starclan." Mutters of shock and fear ran through the Clan. Reedtail pulled Honeykit close to him. Willowbreeze did the same with Wishkit. The other kits scurried to their mother's side.

Falconstar spoke up, "What is the message, Jayflight?"

The medicine cat paused, indecision and fear in his gaze, before speaking:

"Water will become blood. Rain will turn to fire. War will come with a falcon's cry and a flash of lightning."

Forestclan

Leader:

Falconstar: massive dark brown tom with black stripes and green eyes, left paw is white. Nightfur's brother.

Deputy:

Cobrapelt: sand colored tom with amber eyes and white paws. Wildfire's mate. Father of

Medicine Cat(s):

Tawnysong: white, calico she-cat with deep green eyes. Her chin is black, orange patch on her muzzle and around her left ear, both ears are tipped with black with white in the middle, black tail tip, right eye surrounded in black, and white paws. (Falachen)

Blossomstorm: gray female with dark gray spots and amber eyes. (BoneMeal)

Jayflight: dark gray tom with black patches on his sides and pale blue eyes, blind. Lightningfur and Nightfur's son. Brother of Blizzardsky, Forestclaw, Leafshine, Cloudpaw, Ravenpaw, Dapplepaw, and Snowpaw.

Warriors:

Autumnfire: red-ginger she-cat with blue eyes and brown patches here and there. Mintleaf and Duststripe's sister.

Mintleaf: gray tuxedo she-cat with sky blue eyes. Autumnfire and Duststripe's sister.

Duststripe: sand colored tom with dark brown stripes and green eye (right eye is blind/missing). Autumnfire and Mintleaf's brother.

Nightfur: pure black she-cat with amber eyes. Falcon's younger sister and Lightningfur's mate. Mother of Blizzardsky, Forestclaw, Leafshine, Jayflight, Cloudpaw, Ravenpaw, Dapplepaw, and Snowpaw.

Rosedawn: red she-cat with white spots and amber eyes. Twin of Flowerspot. Flickerfire's mate. Mother of Ashpaw and Goldenpaw.

Flowerspot: red she-cat with white spots and amber eyes. Twin of Rosedawn.

Willowbreeze: cream she-cat with black and brown spots and green eyes. Mother of Rattleclaw, Sunviper, Birdfeather, and Wishpaw.

Riverbreeze: blue-gray she-cat with a white muzzle, white/gray ringed tail, and hazel eyes. Eaglewing's mate. Mother of Stonepaw.

Eaglewing: brown tabby tom with black stripes and green eyes. Riverbreeze's mate. Father of Stonepaw.

Windhowl: white tom with brown spots and amber eyes. Previously known as Howler. Whispersong' mate.

Skycloud: pale gray she-cat with amber eyes and white tipped ears. Mother of Whispersong and Wolfsnarl.

Ashtree: dark gray she-cat with green eyes and silver flecks and black ears.

Tigerpelt: black tabby tom with ginger-brown stripes and blue eyes. No right ear.

Berrybranch: long-legged brown tom with red-ginger patches and amber eyes.

Barktooth: light brown tom with white stripes and hazel eyes. Wildfire's brother.

Reedtail: light brown tom with black stripes, black ears, black ringed tail, and amber eyes. Wildfire and Barktooth's half-brother. Adopted father of Honeypaw.

Icefur: silver tabby she-cat with ice blue eyes, dark gray stripes, white ears and paws, and white tipped tail. Fishrunner and Streamnose's sister.

Streamnose: pale gray she-cat with amber eyes and white ears and muzzle. Fishrunner and Icefur's sister.

(NOTE: Icefur and Streamnose are the same litter. Fishrunner from previous litter)

Otterfoot: black, gray, and brown she-cat with green eyes.

Flightwish: brown and white patched she-cat with yellow eyes. Mother of Cloudpaw (racer) and Stormpaw. Talon's former mate.

Aspenfall: short-haired silver tabby with ice blue eyes. She has long legs that lead to her appearing tall. She's got muscle, but most of it doesn't show. (AlexaMarrinDaughterofPoseidon)

Cherryleap: brown she-cat with patches of red and white, red left paw (front), white tail tip, two colored eyes (left: green, right: amber). (Guest Cat)

Tigerstorm: tom, unruly off-white fur, with striking brown eyes, black strikes down back and face. (BoneMeal)

Flickerfire: tom, short curly red pelt, white on the muzzle and underbelly, green eyes. Rosedawn's mate. Father of Ashkit and Goldenkit. (BoneMeal)

Bonefeather: a light gray shorthair with a white chin, chest, and paws. Mischievous brown eyes. Small body with a short tail. Right ear was burned off in a fire, left is chipped at the top (fight with a loner). (BoneMeal)

Hazelsky: silver and white tabby she-cat with darker gray tabby stripes and sky blue eyes. Previously known as Bella. (TheSilveroftheSky)

Wolfsnarl: dark gray tabby tom with black stripes and green eyes, resembles father closely. Son of Skycloud (and Breeze). Whispersong's brother.

Whispersong: pale gray she-cat with amber eyes, black tipped ears, and black tipped tail. Daughter of Skycloud (and Breeze). Wolfsnarl's sister.

Rattleclaw: dusty brown tom with blue eyes and four black paws and black tail tip. Son of Willowbreeze. Sunviper and Birdfeather's brother.

Sunviper: yellow tom with amber eyes, hints of ginger in his pelt. Son of Willowbreeze. Rattleclaw and Birdfeather's brother.

Silversoul (Hawk): large, muscular, but really skinny silver tabby she-cat with deep blue eyes. (SilentLeap85)

Blizzardsky: pure white tom with blue eyes, long fur. Lightningfur and Nightfur's son. Brother of Forestclaw, Leafshine, Jayflight, Cloudpaw, Ravenpaw, Dapplepaw, and Snowpaw.

Forestclaw: dark brown tom with black spots, ears, and paws and amber eyes that glow ominously in the dark. Lightningfur and Nightfur's son. Brother of Blizzardsky, Leafshine

Leafshine: calico with more brown than orange and white with deep, leaf green eyes. Lightningfur and Nightfur's daughter. Sister of Blizzardsky, Forestclaw, Jayflight, Cloudpaw, Ravenpaw, Dapplepaw, and Snowpaw.

Blackstorm: jet black she-cat with light gray stripes that look like lightning and snow-white eyes (Silentleap85)

Stonepelt: blue-gray tom with green eyes. Riverbreeze and Eaglewing's son.

Deersong: brown she-cat with four white paws and blue-green eyes. (BooksRCoolYeah)

Honeyblaze: light golden-sand color she-cat with a cream belly and blue eyes. (silverflame)

Coalsplash: silver tom with white belly, large black splashes throughout pelt, black splash around muzzle and across left side of face, and green eyes.

Apprentices:

Stormpaw: brown she-cat with gray spots and sky blue eyes, back left leg is badly twisted. Flightwish's and Talon's daughter. Sister of Cloudpaw (racer). Mentor: Hazelsky.

Cloudpaw: white tom with amber eyes, black paws, and black tipping his ears and tail. Mentor: Tigerstorm.

Ravenpaw: black tom with blue eyes. Mentor: Windhowl.

Dapplepaw: black she-cat with green eyes, white and gray patches along her back and sides, white tail tip. Mentor: Silversoul.

Snowpaw: pure white she-cat with amber eyes. Mentor: Icefur.

Ashpaw: shorthair red tom with green eyes, patches of white and orange on his face, back, and chest, white front left and back right paws, white tail tip, and white belly. Flickerfire and Rosedawn's son. Brother of Goldenpaw. Mentor: Wolfsnarl.

Goldenpaw: short, curly orange she-cat with bright amber eyes, a few white spots on her face and back, white chin and right ear. Flickerfire and Rosedawn's daughter. Sister of Ashpaw. Mentor: Otterfoot.

Wishpaw: white she-cat with black chest, muzzle, and black paws, pale gray stripes on her back, pale blue eyes (Falachen). Mentor: Bonefeather.

Honeypaw: a sand-ginger she-cat with pale tan stripes, white paws, and green eyes. Adopted daughter of Reedtail. Mentor: Leafshine.

Bearpaw: massive dark brown tom with amber eyes and tan chest. Mentor: Barktooth

Queens and Kits:

Wildfire: orange she-cat with green eyes and white back left paw. Barktooth's sister. Cobrapelt's mate. Mother of Squirrelkit (orange she-cat with sandy chest and stomach, amber eyes), Foxkit (pale orange tom with sandy-colored stripes, four white paws, and green eyes), and Fawnkit (brown she-cat with dark paws, white spots, and amber eyes).

Whispersong: pale gray she-cat with amber eyes, black tipped ears, and black tipped tail. Daughter of Skycloud (and Breeze). Wolfsnarl's sister. Windhowl's mate. Pregnant

Elders:

Crow: black tom with amber eyes, white muzzle, white tipped ears and tail.

Badger: black and white patched tom with faint gray stripes and green eyes.

Cats outside the Clan:

Bloodfang: jet black she-cat with deep, emerald green eyes and long, jagged, deadly claws and fangs. (SilentLeap85)

Star: white she-cat with small black spots on her back and sides, both front paws are black, dark gray tail-tip, and ice blue eyes.

Snow: white she-cat with short-hair, normal-sized tail, yellow eyes, and black ear tips. (Snowshadow)

Lightningfur: pure white tom with deep blue eyes, long legs that make him tall, and a long, flexible tail. Nightfur's mate. Father of Blizzardsky, Forestclaw, Leafshine, Jayflight, Cloudpaw, Ravenpaw, Dapplepaw, and Snowpaw.

Starclan:

Comet: faint black tom with orange and white stripes that swirl, white paws and nose, and hazel eyes. Cause of Death: old age.

Samson: white tom with black, swirling stripes, pink nose, and blue eyes. Lightningfur's mentor. Cause of Death: throat sliced open.

Patch: small russet-colored tom with faint splashes of ginger and brown, four white paws, and bright green eyes. Lightningfur's second apprentice. Cause of Death: drowning.

Coral: calico she-cat with green eyes. Patches of brown mix with the black, white, and orange. White left ear with an orange tip. Right ear is brown and black patched. Large black spot covers her right eye, traveling back around the ear, to the back of her head. Orange flecks surround left eye. Brown spot on muzzle (near nose) and brown tail tip. Right front paw is black. Left front paw is white with an orange toe. Both back paws are patched black, orange, and white. White belly. Cause of Death: paw swipe from fox attack to her stomach.

Sophia: white she-cat with large, ginger spots and blue eyes. Lightningfur's first love. Cause of Death: cut open from throat to tail across the stomach.

Unnamed kit (Cloud): white tom with deep blue eyes, ginger spot on his muzzle and ginger tail tip. Cause of Death: mother's death, never lived.

Breeze: dark gray with black stripes and amber eyes. Father of Wolfsnarl and Whispersong. Skycloud's former mate. Cause of Death: hunting dog attack.

Twig: a brown tom with a white chest and stomach and green eyes. Tawnysong's father. Cause of Death: greencough.

Talon: gray tom with flecks of white and sky blue eyes. Father of Cloudpaw and Stormpaw. Flightwish's former mate. Cause of Death: rat-bite infection.

Bear: small white tom with amber eyes, black stripes, and brown spots. Falconstar's and Nightfur's father. Cause of Death: falling from a tree during a fight.

Whisper: small pure black she-cat with amber eyes. Falconstar's and Nightfur's mother. Cause of Death: fight with a rogue.

Ancestor of Aspenfall: silver she-cat with amber eyes. Scars cover her entire body. Cause of Death: unknown.

Timberclaw: black and brown patched tom with brown eyes and broken jaw. Willowbreeze's former mate. Cause of Death: hit in the head by a Twoleg boulder.

Dustflight: jet black tom with amber eyes, small body, short, shorthair, tail tabby style. (BoneMeal). Cause of Death: rockslide, saving Flickerfire.

Birdfeather: gray, brown, and black patched tom with brown eyes. Son of Willowbreeze. Rattleclaw and Sunviper's brother. Cause of Death: bite to the spine, saving Blizzardpaw.

Branch: black tom with white spots. Cause of Death: hunting dog attack. (BoneMeal)

Cloudpaw (Cloudracer): white tom with patches of pale gray and amber eyes. Flightwish's and Talon's son. Brother of Stormpaw. Cause of Death: falling into the gorge, protecting Stormpaw from dog attack.

Fishrunner: silver she-cat with amber eyes. Icefur and Streamnose's older sister. Cause of Death: Twoleg hunting trap, lost her head.

Dark Forest:

Oak: massive brown tom with patches of red and black and amber eyes. Lightningfur's first apprentice and enemy. Cause of Death: throat cut by Lightningfur.

Ancients:

Ancient Tom: a white tom with black stripes covering his back, black line flowing from nose to back of head, fluffy white tail, and bright green eyes.

Ancient She-cat: tortoiseshell she-cat with various shades of red, orange, and gray and deep blue eyes. Stomach is white. Top of tail is black while the bottom is spotted. Long legs.