Prologue:

It was a dark and eerie night but the stars seemed to shine as bright as ever. Sable shadows moved swiftly through the abundant forest. Everything was outlined against a dark navy blue sky except for a small clearing which was blessed by starlight. It was quiet for a moment before three feline shapes slunk out of the shadows, their whiskers and ears held erect as though they were expecting someone.

As if on cue another figure slipped out of the crass undergrowth to face the three cats. This figure was distinctly female as the others could quickly tell. As the she-cat started to venture forward you could see her eyes light up and they were a glossy cerulean pigment. She seemed to almost be blind but her emotions were clearly portrayed across her eyes. She had a mangled brown coat with white paws and a white tail and she looked as if she hadn't slept in moons. The other cats, two toms and a she-cat didn't move while they waited for the female before them to speak. She let out a few coughs that racked her body before she finally spoke.

"I am pleased that you came, but I carry an ominous message," she began, her voice raspy, sharp, and certainly unpleasent. The others seemed a little taken aback by the roughness in it. "You must carry a dark prophecy to two cats that will soon enough be entering the warrior world. For a while you must wait as they grow and their skills sharpen and their minds brighten." She stopped speaking, staring at the others for their reactions.

"What...Prophecy do you speak of, Wolfcry?" one of the bigger toms asked, his eyes narrowed into slits. Wolfcry let out a small growl.

"I was getting to that, mouse-brain. Listen 'ere... Two cats from the darkest Clan will rise against a force that may destroy the Clan's ways forever. What I have seen is this: The bird as black night will taint the Clan's with darkness." The other cats stood, looking puzzled. She had given no hint as to who would stop this force.

"Wolfcry, who must stop this?" the other she-cat asked. She had a gorgeous silver pelt with bright golden eyes and black toes. She was sticking awfully close to the smaller tom and the affection between them could easily be seen.

Wolfcry rolled her eyes. "You all ask too many questions! Listen to the wind, it will give you your answer," she grumbled, already giving a look of satisfaction as the cats pricked their ears and glanced around. The smaller tom who was a gray tabby with soft green eyes let out a small gasp and turned to the she-cat.

"I-I hear something...The roots that tie the sedge to the ground.. I-I think it says that..," he murmured shyly. Wolfcry let out a small chuckle that shook her old body.

"Sparrowstep, you are just like Badgerclaw. That old cat was as quiet as a rock yet was always the smartest with best hearing." Sparrowstep blushed a little. The bigger tom lashed his tail as though he was getting impatient. He edged a little closer and you could see he had a handsome ginger pelt with darker brown stripes down his flank and legs. His eyes were a stunning amber.

"Enough of the chit chat. This is serious, Wolfcry. Stop giving us these vague hints," he snarled. His muscles rippled between his shiny pelt and his claws were sinking into the grass. Wolfcry bristled a little.

"Got your tail in a twist, Dustheart? Listen to what I've given you! If you were smart and actually considered using your brain for once you could see that this is easier than chasing a moss ball! The darkest bird will taint the Clan's and the roots that tie the sedge to the ground will stop the force. These cats have not even been born yet, nothing is in affect. Just watch ShadowClan and time will reveal these cats." Dustheart was a little surprised at her words but he merely dipped his head and stepped back. He was obviously a loyal warrior in his time.

The she-cat stepped forward and dipped her head at Wolfcry. "StarClan will do what they can, Wolfcry. We have never been defeated and will not be defeated now. I assure you that we will watch ShadowClan and take your advice, thank you," she meowed, smiling sweetly at the old female.

"At least one of you has decent manners, Shimmerstone. I respect you greatly," she rasped before getting up and disappearing into the forest. The others stared after her before turning to head back to their side of the forest. As they walked no one spoke for a while before Dustheart finally decided to break the silence.

"Grumpy old cat. Can't believe your her grandson, Sparrowstep," he snorted, but his eyes shone with warmth for the timid looking tom. Sparrowstep simply shrugged.

"She isn't bad if you get to know her. She let me play with her all the time when I was younger. It's sad to see that she doesn't get much peace in StarClan but she does play a big role."

Shimmerstone let out a purr and came into a steady trot beside him, entwining her tail with his. "Indeed she does. Now let's not stress over this, let's think. Any she-cats expecting in ShadowClan?"

"Gingerflame..," Dustheart said quickly. "And Goldenbreeze is due any day now. There is also Birdsong and Swiftheart." Both Sparrowstep and Shimmerstone nodded in agreement. "They're doing well on kits this season," Dustheart added with a satisfied flick of his tail. Shimmerstone slowed her pace for a moment, her gaze lost in the forest ahead.

"Whatever happens, I have faith in ShadowClan. My father was a ShadowClan cat and I know they seem bad but they really aren't." Sparrowstep purred his agreement and the two took off into the forest to spread the prophecy to the ShadowClan cats. Dustheart stayed behind to think for a moment.

I hope what Wolfcry said really is true, and that it will be easy to find these cats. With four litters on the way it could be challenging but maybe she is right. Maybe everything will be right in front of my nose...

Eeepp so hi everyone! I just recently joined this site and wanted to make a Warrior's fanfic with some of my favorite characters that I use on a roleplay site. Rootkit and Sedgekit, to be specific :) I am a young writer and have been told my skills are very good for my age so I hope you all stay with me through this! Some reviews would be great, thank you! ~LKat