Disclaimer:I do not own Warriors, Erin Hunter does. If I did Jayfeather would have all the girls XD
I hope you all liked the Prologue. I decided to make it up to you guys for making the last chapter so short, so I've been up since 5:30 in the morning for the past 3 days, writing... and writing...and writing...and...ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ...Oh wah, what? Sorry I snoozed off for a second there... I am so tired now, so I will not get any writing done until I catch up on my sleep.
Jayfeather padded across the clearing, following the scent of kits. The great battle between Starclan and the Dark Forest was far behind the clans now, and recently, Icecloud admitted that she was going to have Mousewhisker's kits.
As Jayfeather entered the nursery, he was knocked over by a mob of kits. Pushing them off, he walked over to Icecloud. "How are you feeling?"He asked, picturing the white she-cat, plump with kits, staring up at him. "I am feeling just fine, other than the fact that Mousewhisker won't get out of my fur,"Icecloud purred.
The sound of tiny paw steps made Jayfeather turn. He could smell Amberkit, Snowkit, and Dewkit below him. "Do you think he can tell we're here?" That was Dewkit. Holding down a purr of amusement, Jayfeather looked down and meowed",Well I'm sure not deaf, and your making as much noise as a badger."
Jayfeather waved his tail in good-bye, and began to walk back to his den. Thinking about the kits reminded Jayfeather about Half Moon. Suddenly, a stone fell into his belly. I still wish I could have stayed with her... His could feel a large gap of pain form in his heart, but pushed it away.
He walked up to the entrance of his den, and began to push his way through the tendrils, but soft voices made him freeze.
"Are you scared to eat it, then?" That was Lillykit's voice.
"I am not scared! I'll eat it!" It was Seedkit's voice,"Now your turn!"
Just then, Jayfeather raced in, but when he got in, Lillykit was already chewing something noisily. By the smell of it, they were eating Yarrow.
Anger bubbled up inside of Jayfeather. "Get out of here! Go! Shoo!,"He growled, struggling to keep his fur laying flat. As soon as the kits had left his den, he raced over to the nursery. If I don' t tell Sorreltail, she'll bite my ears off.
He pushed into the den, skidding to a stop. He turned his gaze to the smell of Sorreltail. Lillykit and Seedkit were with her.
"Mommy, Jayfeather yelled at us!"
"I don't feel very good..."
As soon as Jayfeather burst into the nursery, Sorreltail turned on him. He could sense the anger that was coming off of her in waves. Clearly, the kits hadn't told her that they had eaten some of his herbs.
"Explain yourself!,"She shouted.
Jayfeather could feel her gaze scorching his pelt. He was struggling to sound calm,"They sneaked into the medicine den and ate some of the yarrow herbs."
"That's no excuse to yell at them!"
"Did you expect me to let them eat all my herbs? Leaf-bare is not that far off!" Jayfeather was beginning to snarl, but he held himself back.
Sorreltail took in a breath as though she was about to say something, but then tiny paw steps sounded behind them.
"Mommy... I don't feel so good,"Meowed Lillykit. "My Stomach hurts!"Seedkit whimpered. Jayfeather looked down at the kits, than back to Sorreltail."I told you, they ate yarrow. It's nothing to worry about. They will be sick soon and then-"
He was cut off by a chocking sound from one of the kits. He pushed the kits out of the nursery, followed closely by Sorreltail, who seemed to have calmed down. He waited as the to kits were sick, then turned to Sorreltail."Take them to the nursery, and get them a wet ball of moss to drink. I will bring them something to help them sleep,"He meowed before turning to pad over to his den.
He picked out a poppy head before walking back to the nursery. Sorreltail was curled next to her kits, who were lapping at the ball of moss. He shook out a few poppy seeds, then meowed,"Eat these, ok?" When he saw the kits nod, he turned to walk out of the nursery.
A cold breeze buffeted him. It must be sundown. He could hear his belly grumbling, so he walked over to the fresh-kill pile, picking out a plump vole for himself. I hope I can share with Lionblaze. He thought, following his brother's scent. He stopped half way there, realizing his brother was already with Cinderheart.
Grumbling and Heavyhearted, he padded away toward his den. He stopped by the entrance crouching down to eat. As soon as he was done, he buried the remains and pushed his way into the Medicine Cat's Den. Padding in, Jayfeather let himself lie down in the moss of his nest and fall asleep.
Jayfeather opened his eyes, and saw a large moor stretch in all directions around him. I'm dreaming. He looked around, spotting the familiar starry figures he had known for so long. There were more Starclan cats than he usually met in his dreams. Why so many. Bluestar, Yellowfang, Firestar, Hollyleaf, Ferncloud, Swiftpaw, Runningwind, Lionheart, Mousefur, Longtail, Ashfur, Redtail, Flametail... They've all gathered!
Yellowfang stepped forward, rasping,"Jayfeather, we thank you for saving the clans, but the moon of the medicine cats Is rising once more. We can not tell you any more, but we know you will be pleased."
Suddenly, all the Starclan cats began to run at Jayfeather, circling him. They went faster and faster, until they were just a blur of starlight. Then, suddenly, Jayfeather blinked, and he was blind again, laying in his bed. I will be pleased? With what? I need to tell Lionblaze about this!
Jayfeather launched himself from his nest. He could feel the cool air of dawn, and the soft breeze ruffled his fur. He found Lionblaze, curled up in his nest beside Cinderheart. Jayfeather nudged his brother rapidly.
"Wah? Why are you..."Lionblaze started, his eyes clouded with sleep. "No time! We need to talk,"Jayfeather snapped, pushing his brother to his paws.
He quickly lead the way through the Dirtplace Tunnel. He could feel his brother's breath hot on his tail, as he lead the way into an area thickly hidden by many ferns and bushes. Jayfeather skidded to a hault, his brother crashing into him from behind.
"Ok, Jayfeather, what do you want?,"Lionblaze sounded annoyed. Jayfeather turned around sharply, growling,"Well, I HAD a prophecy that I wanted to talk to you about, but since you can't seem to spend 5 seconds away from your precious Cinderheart!"
Waves of anger and confusion flowed off of Lionblaze, and Jayfeather imagined him standing there, his back arched and his fur fluffed out. Jayfeather turned, stomping off into the woods in anger.