Disclaimer: I don't own the concept of Warriors, but I do own ForestClan and all it's cats. If I did own Warriors: Graystripe would still be deputy and Lionblaze and Cinderheart would have already have had kits together, and Hollyleaf would still be alive.

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THE GREAT FORESTCLAN DESTINY:

Part 1: The Rebirth of the Clan

ForestClan

Mistfur-very pale gray she-cat with green eyes

Smokewhisker-dark gray tom with pale blue eyes(Mistfur's mate)

Maplespirit-golden brown she-cat with brown patches(daughter of Mistfur and Smokewhisker)

Mosscloud-small gray and white tom with green eyes(son of Mistfur and Smokewhisker)

Runningfrost-white she-cat with silver paws(Mosscloud's mate)

Nightfern-black she-cat with pale gray tinged fur

Birchpelt-pretty red tabby she-cat with white chest and paws

Sparrowclaw-dark brown tabby tom with amber eyes

Yellowtail-ginger she-cat with yellowish flecks(Sparrowclaw's mate)

Echoflight-silver and black tabby she-cat with gray-tipped-tail

Shadowcliff-black and brown tom(Echoflight's brother)

Poppydapple-dappled golden she-cat with amber eyes

Bouncefeather-gray tabby she-cat

Rowanwing-dark ginger tom

Windfur-pretty brown and tan Siamese she-cat

Bluetail-blue-gray tom(Windfur's mate)

Rosepaw-pale gray she-cat with soft fur

Stonepaw-dark gray tom with leafy-green eyes

Mousepaw-pale brown she-cat

Littlekit-small tabby and white tom(son of Runningfrost and Mosscloud)

Larkkit-dark gray tom with white stripes on chest and flank(son of Runningfrost and Mosscloud)

Skykit-long-furred white she-cat with gray stripes on face and tail (daughter of Runningfrost and Mosscloud)

Seedkit-ginger and brown tom(son of Sparrowclaw and Yellowtail)

Rockkit-dark brown and white tom(son of Windfur and Bluetail)

Moriningkit-tortoiseshell she-cat with bright yellow eyes(daughter of Windfur and Bluetail)

Sagekit-large gray tabby tom with tan splotches(son of Windfur and Bluetail)

Charger-elderly dark brown tom

Butterfly-elderly tortoiseshell and silver she-cat

Chapter 3

Smoke stared at his mate in shock. "Mistfur? You changed your name?"

She shook her head. "No. Brackenstar did. I'm a warrior of ForestClan. I want to restart the clan and bring the warrior code back to the forest."

He stared at her with disbelieving eyes. "Are you crazy? Do you really think you can do that?"

Mistfur nodded. "It's my destiny. Everyone said so."

"Everyone meaning who?"

"All the cats of StarClan. Everyone of them ForestClan cats. I'm holding a meeting tonight for cats to join. Will you join, Smoke? You get to have a clan name, too."

"Why would I? We don't need other cats. Life is happy without them."

"Smoke, do you realize the benefits of being around other cats? All the extra protection and-"

"We have enough protection. These kits are well taken care of. I love the quiet we get."

Mistfur stepped back. "I assumed at least you would be supportive. I guess I was wrong."

Smoke sighed. He hated to see his mate this way. "Do you really think you can do this?"

She glanced at her paws, scuffled them for a moment, then nodded. "Yes."

Smoke ran his muzzle along his mate's. "If it makes you happy, then it's a good idea."

Later, Mistfur explained her plan. Moss and Frost agreed, although Maple wasn't so sure. "These cats are telling you to bring together a clan that fell years ago?"

Mistfur nodded. "I will become leader if any cats agree to join. Brackenstar said that 'star' will be added to the end of my name and I will receive nine lives."

"I thought that was an old cats' story for nine lives."

"It's supposed to be, but clan leaders have to have more lives than ordinary warriors to lead the clan as long they can."

Maple nodded slowly. "Okay, I suppose that I'm in."

Mistfur decided to sleep before the meeting. She saw all the cats gathered in her. Brackenstar sat beside her. "You will need a medicine cat that only we of StarClan may choose."

Berrystep padded forward, her amber eyes sparkled. "Follow the echo of the lark."

Mistfur shook her head slowly. "What does it mean? That Lark is the medicine cat?"

Berrystep said nothing as she faded. Brackenstar also faded and so did the other cats. When Mistfur awoke, not long before her meeting, she had only two things on her mind: the prophecy of echo and lark, and whether cats would join her clan. She sighed, stood, and headed into the clearing, where Sky and Grouper wrestled and Lark sniffed some poppies. She looked around to see a spot to address the cats from. The lowest branch on the tall oak tree looked like a nice place. Hmm, the Talloak. I think that sounds good.

It wasn't long before the cats were arriving. Dancer and Sparrow were first, tiny Shuffle gripped in his father's jaws. Sparrow sat his on the ground next to his mother, then raised his chin and gave Mistfur a curt nod.Next came Birch, her red tabby pelt shining in the moonlight. "Hello, Mist!"

Mistfur nodded. "Greetings, Birch. And it's now Mistfur."

"Huh, that's a strange name, but okay. Can't wait to hear about your clan."

Soon the clearing was full of cats that had agreed to hear her out. She was very pleased that they were all interested in joining the great ForestClan. The last to arrive was Blue, a pretty brown and tan she-cat behind him. Mistfur didn't recognize the she-cat, but she was welcome all the same. Stumbling under their paws, were three older kits. Probably close to apprentice age of six moons. The smallest, a tortoiseshell, fell head over paws and had to be carried by Blue. When no more cats arrived, she decided to begin.

"Cats of the forest and twolegplace, I welcome you. Many of you know me as Mist, but not anymore. I have decided on taking a clan name. I will now be known as Mistfur. I have asked you here tonight because I have a dream of reuniting the fallen clan known as ForestClan. Being a part of clan is very rewarding. Protection for kits and elderly, love, respect, and loyalty of your clanmates, a place one day in StarClan."

"What's StarClan?" squeaked a young pale brown she-cat called Mouse.

"StarClan are the warrior ancestors who live in Silverstreak above. They guard the living clan cats and warn them of danger. When a clan cat dies, they join the warriors of StarClan and watch over their clanmates. Now I am a fair cat, so I will tell you the downs. Living the wild life is hard, especially if you're a kittypet. Leaf-bares are tough to cope with and cats often go hungry to feed the rest of the clan. The most important cats are the youngest and oldest. The first cats always to be fed are the queens and elders. When kits are six moons old, they become an apprentice and a warrior is given the duty of mentoring it. The apprentices main duty, along with training of coarse, is taking care of the elders, including replacing bedding and hunting for them."

"Why care for them?" piped a young dark gray tom known as Sean.

"Because elders are old and wise. They served the clan for many moons and have earned rest for the rest of their lives.

"One thing that is important is that a clan cat rejects the soft life of a kittypet. You must choose where you belong. You cannot have a paw in both worlds. A clan has certain boundaries to protect. Patrols are set up by the deputy and leader. Their job is to keep the border scent fresh. Everyday is a dawn, sunhigh, and dusk patrol. A warrior is always chosen to lead. Sometimes the deputy or leader leads the patrol. A warrior with an apprentice often brings them on patrols. Apprentices, when ready, are given assessments to test how their fighting and hunting skills. Once they are truly ready, apprentices are given a warrior ceremony, to be given their warrior names. No warrior or apprentice eats unless the queens and elders have been fed first.

"Now I know all of this sounds complicated, so if you have any further questions, ask me directly. I hope you will decide to join ForestClan. I cannot force you to, merely ask you. Joining is your decision only." Mistfur stopped and looked at all the faces. Some were confused, while others were enlightened, the three young cats near Sparrow and Dancer for instance. "My mate and kits have already agreed to join and I will present them with their clan names. Smoke, Maple, Moss, and Frost. Are you ready to get your warrior names?" The four cats nodded. "Do you four promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect your clan, even at the cost of your life?"

"I do." They said just what she had told them to say, good.

"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior names. Smoke, from this day forward, you will be known as Smokewhisker. StarClan will honor your bravery and we welcome you as a full warrior of ForestClan." She placed her muzzle atop her mate's head and he licked her shoulder. The same went for their kits. " Moss, from this day forward, you will be known as Mosscloud. StarClan will honor your hunting skills we welcome you as a full warrior of ForestClan. Maple, from this day forward you will be known as Maplespirit. StarClan will honor your commitment and we welcome you as a full warrior of ForestClan. Frost, from this day forward, you will be known as Runningfrost. StarClan will honor your love for your kits and we welcome you as a full warrior of ForestClan." She looked at her family, then motioned with her tail-tip at her three grandchildren. Sky, Lark, and Grouper scrambled up to Mistfur. "I will also give my son's kits clan names. Sky will now be Skykit. Lark will now be Larkkit. And little Grouper will known as...um...Littlekit, in honor of his small size. I hope one my kin will grow up strong in the clan. If you want this as well, please stay behind after the meeting to be situated in the camp."

As the meeting ended, she waited to see how many cats would stay. Many did, while many others left, muttering what waste of their time. From the cats who stayed, she recognized Birch, Dancer, Sparrow, their kit, Shadow, Echo, the three young cats, a kittypet who was pregnant, her mate, and a few others. Mistfur felt pleased to have so many cats wanting to join. Dancer's eyes glanced around wildly. She obviously wasn't used so many cats around her kit. "Mistfur, can you really protect my kit in this clan?"

She nodded. "All cats will work together." She adressed the rest of the cats. "Do you all really want to join?"

They nodded. Birch meowed, "I want a clan name. They sound really great."

The three young cats bounced around. The dark gray tom replied, "Well I want to learn to fight."

"Right. First, tonight, I'll give you all clan names and tomorrow, training will begin. Birch, why don't you begin?"

The red she-cat stepped closer. "Do you promise to honor and protect the clan even at the cost of your life?"

"I do."

"Then by the power in me, I give you your warrior name. From this day forward, you will be known as Birchpelt. StarClan honors you and we welcome you as a full warrior of ForestClan." Mistfur rested her muzzle on top of the she-cat's head." She did the same for all the other cats. Dancer became Yellowtail, Sparrow became Sparrowclaw, Echo became Echoflight, Shadow became Shadowcliff, the pregnant kittypet became Windfur, her mate became Bluetail, their kit was Seedkit, the young cats became the apprentices; Stonepaw, Mousepaw, and Rosepaw. Other cats were Nightfern, Bouncefeather, Poppydapple, and Rowanwing. All these cats were warriors, queens, apprentices, and kits.

That night after she assigned dens based on rank, she fell asleep beside her mate. Bracken star spoke to her. "You must go to cave at the egde of the territory where the stars show inside. When she woke, she quietly snuck past Smokewhisker and out of the camp. She followed some pawprints until she reached the Cave of Stars. Inside she layed down, closed her eyes and many cats cam to her. She recognized Brackenstar, Berrystep, Blossomfoot, Hunchpaw, Sedgefur, Swallowkit, Hawkbreeze, Specklethorn, and Sunwhisker.

Brackenstar spoke first. "Mistfur it is time to receive your leader name and your nine lives."

"But am I ready?"

"You have done very well and StarClan are pleased."

Blossomfoot stood, padded over to Mistfur, and placed her nose to Mistfur's head. "With this life, I give you protection, use it to defend your clan as a queen defends her litter." Mistfur felt a loving, warm feeling sweep over her.

Next came Berrystep. "With this life I give you understanding. Use it to understand your clan's needs. As a medicine cat understands it's wounds." Mistfur felt prickles all over her pelt, perhaps all the wounds Berrystep has healed in her life.

Sedgefur came next. "With this life I give you love. Use it for your mate, kits, and grandkits who need you." Mistfur expected to feel warm and fuzzy, but instead felt pain along her flank from the multiple bites that had killed Sedgefur.

Hawkbreeze stepped forward. "With this life I give you unlimited strength. Use it to always protect your clan." Mistfur felt her muscles ripple with a new found strength, it almost scared her.

After Hawkbreeze came Hunchpaw. "With this life I give you mentoring. Use it to train your apprentices to understand the noble code." Another rush came from the mentoring gift.

Swallowkit was next. "With this life I give you compassion. Use it to love the clan's kits" Mistfur felt pressure as an adder swallowed the young kit.

When Swallowkit was seated Specklethorn gave his gift. "With this life, I give you humidity. Use it to see the mistakes cats make and to help correct them." Mistfur felt a feeling of embarrassment sweep through her.

Sunwhisker was next. "With this life, I give you justice. Use to judge your cats based on what they do." She felt a throbbing pain as the she-cat was ripped apart by the adders.

Finally, Brackenstar presented the ninth life. "With this life, I give you leadership. Use it to lead your clan through tough times, when they need you the most. I am proud of you. From this day forward, you will be known as Miststar. StarClan welcomes your determination, strong will, and your love for all cats and we welcome you as leader of ForestClan."

"Miststar. Miststar. Miststar." The cats of StarClan chanted her new name. She knew it was now up to her to lead the clan she would do it the right way.

The next morning, she hurried back to the camp. Her mate was already awake and called to her that he had been worried sick about her. She walked right past Smokewhisker, who continued to call to her. She lept up onto the Talloak. "Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey gather here beneath the Talloak for a clan meeting." She watched all the cats gather. "My dear clan. I am now leader. I have received my name and nine lives. I will now be known as Miststar."

The cats cheered as she made her announcement. Echoflight stood. "Miststar, a cat in my dream, last night, to go to a cave called the Cave of Stars. May I go."

The pale gray leader nodded. She now knew what that medicine cat prophecy meant. Follow the echo of the lark. Echoflight was supposed to be the medicine cat and Larkkit would one day be her apprentice. She was proud of her clan it would one day dominate the forest once again.