What If Hawkfrost Did Kill Firestar In Sunset?
Ok, this chapter is going to be edited. Rebellegirl gave me a few ideas!
Chapter 3
Leafpool turned away from Brambleclaw while Brambleclaw sat by the Moonpool in confusion. "Leafpool… Um… I…"
Leafpool shot Brambleclaw a sad gaze, before she turned her head away again and murmured, "Drink from the Moonpool."
Brambleclaw obeyed.
MEANWHILE
Hawkfrost returned to Riverclan camp, with Reedwhisker and Ripplepaw by his side.
"Where are Mistyfoot and Leopardstar?" Asked Stonestream.
As Reedwhisker began to recount the sad story, the ghost of Tigerstar whispered in Hawkfrost's head. You will surely be leader now. Well done, my son.
"Who will be leader now?" Asked an anxious Ripplepaw. A few heads in the crowd swivelled to look at Hawkfrost.
"Well, Hawkfrost, obviously," Said Blackclaw. "He has already been deputy."
"But he was the one who got Leopardstar and Mistyfoot killed!" Someone in the crowd called out.
"But he never did it on purpose, did he?" Countered Blackclaw. Hawkfrost smirked. If only he knew…
"I will follow Hawkstar!" Cheered Ripplepaw. Slowly, other cats joined in to cheer for their soon to-be leader.
BACK AT THUNDERCLAN CAMP
Bramblestar returned from his journey, with his nine lives and his name. Cats excitedly swarmed him as he made his way through the camp entrance.
"Hello, Bramblestar!" Birchpaw squeaked. Oh, how good it felt to be leader.
"We need hunting patrols," Bramblestar mewed. "Sandstorm may lead one, and Ashfur can lead the other."
The clan nodded, but Dustpelt meowed, "What about a deputy?"
"I will appoint one when the patrols get back," Said Bramblestar.
The cats spread out, tending to their duties. Bramblestar spotted Leafpool making her way to her den. He followed her.
Right before he set foot in the medicine den, he heard Leafpool mew, "Oh, my kits, how am I going to survive? Crowfeather will never accept you… I can't be a medicine cat…"
Bramblestar stepped into the den. "Leafpool?"
Leafpool turned to face him, her eyes long and sad.
"Crowfeather's the father, isn't he?"
Leafpool broke down, her body racked by spasms. "Leafpool! Calm down! You're okay!"
Leafpool shuddered, and murmured, "Yes, Crowfeather is the father."
"I can't take it anymore!" She cried. "I've lost everything…"
"I can keep it a secret," Bramblestar mewed. "Just between us two."
Leafpool nodded. Bramblestar exited the den, and saw cats already gathered beneath the Highledge. The patrols were back. Now, it was time.
"Let all cat old enough the catch their own prey gather here beneath the Highledge for a clan meeting!"
Most cats were already there, but Cloudtail came out of the warriors den with Brightheart at his side.
Bramblestar took a deep breath, and said, "The time has come for me to appoint a new deputy."
"I say these words by the body of Firestar, so his spirit may hear and approve my choice."
The clan held their breath as Bramblestar announced, "Sandstorm will be the new deputy of Thunderclan."
All cats mewed excitedly as a stunned Sandstorm padded up to Bramblestar.
Squirrelflight watched her mother being appointed deputy. She was very happy for her.
Bramblestar was calling Whitepaw up to the ledge now. Whitepaw would get her warrior name at last!
Maybe sitting next to Cloudtail and Brightheart wasn't the best idea, Squirrelflight thought, as she listened to the excited mews coming from both cats. But she got to hear, "… Name is Whitewing. We honour your courage and kindheartedness."
As the cats mewed excitedly for Whitewing, Squirrelflight watched Brackenfur purring proudly. Of course! Brackenfur had been Whitewing's mentor.
Bramblestar also had one more announcement. "The Gathering is tonight! The cats that will be going are Sandstorm, Ferncloud, Squirrelflight, Leafpool, Birchpaw, Ashfur, and Thornclaw. Whitewing will keep her vigil tomorrow!"
The cats then set off. Squirrelflight padded up to Bramblestar and murmured, "You'll be a great Clan leader."
Bramblestar purred and pressed his flank up against hers. Together, they walked side by side. To the Gathering.
