Thank you for all the reviews! :) Sorry about the delay. I am going on hoilday, so won't be here from the 22nd Aug - 2nd Sep. I already wrote this whole chapter and then it got lost so sorry for it being short I will make up for it!!!
Also I need Suggestions for Mistyfoot and Stonefur's Warrior Names. I already have Mosskit's but your welcome to post suggestions for hers as well ^.^
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Sunstar jumped onto the highrock.
"Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey gather here. Beneath the highrock for a Clan meeting!"
His yowl rang through out the clearing. Bluefur picked up Stonekit in her teeth and herded Mistykit and Mosskit into the clearing. She sat down next to Adderfang who was groomed thoroughly. Placing Stonekit on the floor next to his sisters she tilted her head to one side.
Does he know or is he just hoping? A flare of hope burned within her chest. Maybe he would be the next deputy. Not Thistleclaw! She smiled warmly at him
"You fought well from what I hear."
Adderfang returned her smile and dipped his head.
"Thanks." He said awkwardly.
Bluefur turned her attention back to her clan leader.
"Sunningrocks remains ours! All are warriors fought well and Hailstar was clever to retreat when she did-"
"We sent them running with their tails in between thier legs!" Yowled Thistleclaw.
The Clan cheered. But Bluefur remained quiet. I should be proud of my clan, they gave us a valuable bit of territory. She sighed and glanced around. Goosefeather was still and silent, his gaze burning her pelt. You were suppose to save us. Traitor. Was plastered onto his face.
She shook her head, My kits come first, and turned to face the high rock again.
"Tawnyspots, is it your wish to give up your title of deputy and go to join the elders?"
"It is."
"Your clan honors your loyalty, courage and the hope you give your clan on the darkest of days. You have given us much. I call upon Starclan to give you many seasons of rest. I trust you have many stories to tell."
Sunstar dipped his head to show his support and Tawnyspots stepped back.
"Tawnyspots! Tawnyspots! Tawnyspots!" Bluefur joined in.
After the cheering had died down Sunstar continued.
"I will choose a new deputy before Moonhigh, until then Stormtail and Adderfang will share the role as deputy."
Bluefur's father nodded and Adderfang flicked his ear.
Mosskit gazed in awe at Sunstar. She wants to be up there, I know it. Mosskit's tabby pelt shone in the sun, her bright green eyes filled with ambition and hope. Bluefur sighed and licked Mosskit on the head.
"Come and get some rest." Bluefur meowed gently.
Mosskit nodded and Stonekit nestled into his mother's leg. But Mistykit was wide awake.
"Can't I go play with Runningkit and Mousekit?" She pleaded.
Bluefur glanced at White-eye waiting for approval. She nodded silently.
"Alright, but if you get tired come and curl up next to me okay? You've got shorter legs then Runningkit and Mousekit."
Mistykit bounced off happily and Bluefur padded into the nursery and flopped down in her nest gratefully. Stonekit curled up next to Mosskit. Bluefur put her head on her paws and sleep instantly washed over her.
The fierce wind chilled Bluefur to the bone. She was standing in a forest, with no Silverpelt for reassurance. "Mosskit? Stonekit? Mistykit?"
Bluefur listened hard. No reply. She cried out desparately and listened harder, her ears strained for the slightest sound.
"We shall mark the borders with our enemy's blood!"
"They shall cower in fear as we stride down to Gatherings well-fed even in the coldest leaf-bare!"
"Thistlestar."
"Thistlestar."
"Thunderclan will be the ultimate clan! We shall destroy the other clans!"
The wind whispered in her ears.
Then it stopped.
"Turn around." A light voice said.
She glanced behind her Thistleclaw loomed dangerously over her kits.
"You filthy Half-clan!" He spat in their faces his claws unsheathed and his fur matted with blood. He lifted his paw ready. Bluefur stood glued to the spot for a few priceless burst into action.
"No!" Bluefur half-snarled half-yowled angrily and fiercely. She bowled into Thistleclaw's side and scratched her claws down his pelt.
Blood poured out from the wound until Bluefur was swimming in it. Thistleclaw laughed huskily. "Don't you see? You can't win!"
"No please!" He swam up beside her as if stalking through the undergrowth and pushed her down with one paw.
"Bluefur? Bluefur."
White-eye was prodding her in the ribs.
"Sunstar called a gathering."
Bluefur immediately jumped to he paws. No longer tired. Mosskit danced around her paws,
"Your awake! Sunstar's going to call the new deputy!" she squeaked happily and sat down at the front. Bluefur sat next to her kit.
"I say these words, In the view of Starclan. So they may hear and approve my choice. The New deputy of Thunderclan will be..."
Bluefur swallowed.
"Thistleclaw. I pray that you use your strength and skills to defend and protect your clan well. When it is my time to join Starclan I hope that you will make a worthy leader." They touched noses and Thistleclaw stepped back. Basking in the yowls of his clan-mates.
"Thistleclaw! Thistleclaw! Thistleclaw!" Rose up from the crowd.
Bluefur remained silent, along with Adderfang who was scowling.
Tigerclaw yowled the loudest, as one of Thistleclaw's strongest supporters.
Mistykit was sitting directly in front of Bluefur grooming and for a moment Bluefur saw a flash of Oakheart in her. Stonekit and Runningkit rolled in front of her, play-fighting. Bluefur's whiskers twitched when Mistykit lashed out at them.
"I'm trying to wash!" She squeaked.
"I also have another ceremony to perform. Runningkit, Mousekit step forward." Runningkit's chest was puffed out, his pelt shining like the moon.
"Runningkit, you have tireless energy. No doubt, I hope you use this well in your apprentice duties."
The small kit glowed with pride.
"From this day forward until you recieve your warrior name you will be known as Runningpaw. Your mentor will be Thrushpelt."
Thrushpelt and Runningpaw touched noses.
"Mousekit, you have a strong sense of determination. You will make a good warrior when your time comes but for now until you recieve your warrior name you will be known as Mousepaw. Your mentor will be Stormtail."
They touched noses.
"Redpaw step forward."
Redpaw padded up to his clan leader.
"I call upon Starclan to look down on this apprentice. He has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code and I commend him to you as a warrior in his turn. Redpaw, do you wish to take on the many duties as a warrior? To serve your clan and give your life if needed, and when the time comes go to Starclan peacefully?"
"I do."
"Then from this day forward you shall be known as Redtail in honor of your Redtail. Use your loyalty and courage to serve your clan well."
Sunstar dipped his head.
"Mousepaw! Runningpaw! Redtail!" The cats called out happily.
"Rosetail will be joining the nursery. Redtail you will sit vigil and guard the camp while the clan gets some well-earned rest."
"Ceremonies bring joy and new life into the clan. Tonight we shall feast in honor."
Sunstar leaped down from the highrock and Thistleclaw followed him. Bluefur padded after them. She had to know what was going on. Stonekit's mew made her jump.
"Where are you going?" He squeaked.
"To see Sunstar." Bluefur was relieved to hear a tinge of truth in that sentence.
"Mistykit wants to show you that hunting crouch Redtail taught her didn't she?"
"... Oh yeah!"
Stonekit bounced off.
Bluefur pricked her ears, Thistleclaw and Sunstar were already talking.
"As my deputy I can tell you that I only really have one life left."
Bluefur shook her head. That was the worst thing to say!
5 Moons later...
"Help! Help! Featherwhisker!?"
Bluefur yawned and blinked away the sleep in her eyes.
"What is it, why do you need a medicine cat?" She called.
Lionheart burst in the warriors den his eyes wide with alarm.
"Where's Featherwhisker?" He demanded,
"What? Why?"
Lionheart raced out again and Bluefur drowsily followed him.
To her horror Bluefur saw Sunstar's body sprawled out in the clearing. Dirty and Lifeless.
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Hope I made the ending a bit clearer. By the way, it could be Lionheart. Could not be. You'll have to wait and see!
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Remember R&R!
~Vineheart X
