I do hope you're enjoying my stories, because it's honestly fun to write them. Making Lemons is fun, but I find so much more interesting things to write about in the scene before a Lemon should actually take place. That's one thing that makes my stories different from others, rather than just dive into the sex and foreplay and stuff,is I'd rather talk about the environment or let you see what these cats mean to each other... An atmosphere to the story can really add a different vibe to the whole thing.

Minor note: I forgot to include Briarlight in the story because I honestly forget she existed for the time I was writing this. So Briarlight won't be included at all from here on just to make things the same as they've always been. I hope this wont stop you from reading.

So this is Chapter 4, The after-events that take place after Jayfeather mated with Squirrelflight. I hope you enjoy... Also I'm working on Chapter 5 and It'll be out in a couple of days just like these have always been.

Enough about how grateful I am for you guys and my notes... Enjoy!

ERIN HUNTER OWNS WARRIORS. I DO NOT. JAYFEATHER DESERVES HALF MOON FOR WHAT HE'S DONE.

He entered his leader's den. He couldn't stop thinking of the possibilities his leader might do to him. He knows what I did with Squirrelflight. He saw it with his own eyes! What's he gonna do? Kill me? Exile me? What could be worse.

"Finally you're here. Make yourself comfortable, we're gonna have a little talk about what occurred while you were 'gathering herbs'." He said the last words as if they were a curse. Bramblestar's deep voice was powerful and calm, but was tainted with fury. Jayfeather sat down with his tail wrapped around his paws, then turned his gaze to look at Bramblestar. "As your leader, I'm expected to make sure you follow the warrior code, but also you specifically needing to follow the Medicine cat code. Medicine cats are not meant to get into close relationships with other cats. Just what made you think it was okay to mate with Squirrelflight? You are a medicine cat!"

I'm not gonna tell him what squirrelflight said about me. She might've already said it for all I know, and it could only make things worse for both of us. "She told me you weren't paying attention to her at all, and her Heat was driving her insane. When a she-cat is in Heat, it's instinctive to mate with them, even throwing away codes of honor." Jayfeather responded calmly.

"I wasn't paying attention to her? I can smell her Heat scent from a fox-length away, and I've always been so tempted to just pounce on her. I'm a tom who just gets down to the action so that needy she-cat can get what she wants. But that isn't why I called you in here to talk to me about." It's not? Jayfeather tilted his head to the side as Bramblestar continued. "I watched you finish in her. That deep of a finish only leads to pregnancy. How do you think I gave her four kits?" Jayfeather flinched." Then I listened to your conversation when you were done. You were obviously overcame by lust, but Squirrelflight... I thought I had a mate who would stop lying to me. She would lie to me so she could have your kits! And she even wanted them!" Bramblestar flicked his tail. "She's done this once to her sister, but now she threatens to do it to me! " He hung his head. "I thought I was a good mate." He gazed at Jayfeather, and touched his shoulder with his tail tip.. "What did she ever see in you? Tell me the truth, Jayfeather. You will get in absolutely no trouble, but Squirrelflight will receive a punishment depending on what I think she deserves."

If I get no punishment, I guess I can tell him... But Squirrelflight could be in real danger from Bramblestar. I must use my next words carefully. "She said that I do it more lovingly than you, and apparently I have a member that feels like a gift from StarClan."

"Well StarClan did grant you the power of the three..." Bramblestar inquired.

"No... It's not just that either. She's wanted me ever since I was born as a kit. We may be kin, but her desire to have me is strong."

"But... But me and her were your parents for the time you were young! What kind of sick she-cat is she, wanting to desire you, her nephew?" Bramblestar sounded completely confused. He lifted his tail off Jayfeather, and the tailtip started twitching.

"Even I don't think of either of you in that way anymore. I think of you Bramblestar, besides as a great leader, As a strong tom ready to protect his clan at any means. A tom ready to protect what he lives for."

"And she thinks of you as a tom who became something she can never have. A handsome tom who lives as a completely different life different from hers. A tom who's her kin, but one cat who could please her better than her own mate." The sorrow that came out of his leader's voice made Jayfeather feel incredibly guilty. His leader sounded broken. But there's no herb that can cure a broken heart.

"I never wanted this... Squirrelflight made it all happen, and at the cost of her own desires." Jayfeather confessed. "What did you do to her to make her collapse like that?"He pointed his tail in Squirrelflight's direction.

"I didn't hurt her, but I don't know exactly what happened." His leader took a step towards him and laid his tail on his shoulders. "It's Half Moon tonight isn't it? I want you to go tonight. From what I heard out there Leafpool is also in great pain too. I knew those sisters had a strong connection, but not that strong. Alderheart can stay behind and make sure the cats are okay. He'll understand, but I want you to go, and tell me if StarClan have any messages for me." He hung his head. "At times like this, I feel like only a message from StarClan will help me through what I've just experienced. My mate is likely pregnant with your kits, and we're still recovering with our grief from the Dark Forest and Great Storm. I've never lost so many clanmates in such a short time. I need a medicine cat. I need you to help me through this, Jayfeather. StarClan, help me." His leader hung his head and drooped his tail. His leader really needed help. Atleast he was him go to the Moonpool. He could meet Half Moon tonight, but Bramblestar was expected help from StarClan. I feel like im being torn apart. Everyone wants a piece of me, why does this day just keep getting worse and worse?

"I'll try and talk with StarClan tonight about that, but I can't promise they will be willing to listen or give me answers. Half Moon is the best time to do this, So we just have to hope they do." Jayfeather promised.

"Thank you, Jayfeather. You may go now, but check in on Alderheart before you leave. Let him know of what I told you about tonight, that he must stay and care for the cats." He dismissed Jayfeather with a flick of his tail.

Jayfeather nodded and padded out of the den. Immediately he felt the gaze of the entire clan on his pelt as he stepped out of the den. Everyone was looking at him, with fear, suspicion, worry, and confusion.

"What did he tell you Jayfeather?"

"Will Squirrelflight be okay?"

"Has Bramblestar exiled you?"

Many of his clanmates started asking question upon question, but he silenced them with a flick of the tail. "Squirrelflight will stay the night in the medicine den, I'm still a medicine cat, and I can't tell you what he said in there. That's leader and medicine cat business. The best you can do right now is go back to what you were doing. Do not worry about what happened in that den, it doesn't concern any of you." He answered calmly.

The clan stared at him for another long moment, then most of the cats broke his blind gaze and went back to sharing tongues, fresh kill, and gossip. Jayfeather let out a breath of relief and raced toward the medicine den. There were still some cats staring at him and he wanted to get away from their curious and accusing stares.

As he brushed the brambles of the medicine den, Alderheart had the two sisters laid out in nests, both didn't stir when he entered the den, and he guessed they were asleep. Thank StarClan their okay. "Do you know what was wrong with them? Jayfeather asked.

"I'm not completely sure, but both of them were in shock and collapsed in pain. I made sure they were comfortable in the nests and have been checking our stores to see if we have enough thyme and anything else we might need." He reported. "So what did Bramblestar want with you?"

"Something rather personal actually... But besides that, he needs a medicine cat for answers. Because Leafpool is not in a state to do her duties, you'll have to stay here and take care of the clan while I go to the Moonpool."

"Are you sure you don't want to stay here while I go? You look exhausted." He offered.

"No, he specifically told me to go and for you to stay, and we know not to object to clan orders." Jayfeather declined.

"Well, I can't argue with that. Say hi to the other Medicine cats for me and Leafpool. You might as well get going now, it's nearly time to head for the journey."

"I'm gonna eat a quick mouse first. I could eat a whole fox if I tried!" Jayfeather joked.

Alderheart purred with amusement and flicked his tail at Jayfeather's ears. "Suit yourself, I'll see you tomorrow after the meeting."

Jayfeather nodded. "Good luck, may StarClan light your path." Then padded out of the den towards the fresh kill pile, and snagged a plump mouse from the top. He dragged it over underneath the highledge, sat down with his tail wrapped around his paws, and began ravenously tearing into it. His thoughts were spinning as he remembered what had happened today...

I told Alderheart about lusty she-cats, ending up getting caught by one and telling a huge secret that could possibly danger my life as a medicine cat, who also seduced me into mating her and possibly even getting her pregnant, and now she's collapsed with her sister Leafpool because of who knows what. I still have my promise to keep with Half Moon, but the weight of all these clan problems is making it hard to feel like I deserve it. Bramblestar desperately needs StarClan's guidance and I truly don't have time for a StarClan mate, not even Half Moon... I wonder if she's seen everything that's happened today, it's been one of the most eventful ones of my life. "If you can hear me Half Moon, I'm not sure what to do anymore. I feel like I'm being torn apart. StarClan help us." He whispered quietly to himself, hoping no one was closeby.

Jayfeather finished off the mouse after his thoughts cleared up, and walked out of the Hallow towards the meeting spot. The forest air was cold and stung his muzzle. A breeze rustled the trees and it whispered into his ears. The grassy ground beneath felt like cold stone on his paws as he walked towards the meeting spot. He could already smell ShadowClan downwind of him and recognized Puddleshine's scent. Kestralflight was there too, WindClan scent mingling with ShadowClan, and Mothwing and Willowshine weren't far away either, heading in the same direction. So just ThunderClan has problems with Medicine cats today. He thought.

As he padded up to the the two cats, their friendly gazes flicked towards him. "Hi Jayfeather. Where are Leafpool and Alderheart?" Puddleshine asked.

"Alderheart is staying behind to watch the queens and kits, and now is also watching Leafpool and her sister Squirrelflight. Something happened right before me and Alderheart were ready and he has to stay behind. Leafpool and Squirrelflight both collapsed of the same cause, but I have no idea what it could be. I don't think it's sickness, but they have Alderheart watch over them, so I think they'll be fine. StarClan hope they'll be fine."

"Leafpool collapsed?" Mothwing's mew rang from behind him with worry. "She's a strong cat, I think she'll be fine, but StarClan don't take her yet. She still has much of life ahead of her." She prayed for her friend.

"Hello, Jayfeather." Willowshine mewed with a friendly tone to try and change up the conversation. "How's ThunderClan doing after Darktail?"

"We're doing fine, and Blossomfall has had four kits. Tinycloud from SkyClan isn't far from kitting either. I hope SkyClan get their own clan back in order soon, The hallow is a little crowded with them around." He replied. "How RiverClan?"

"Doing much better in our own camp. Mistystar has made sure our camp is back to the way it used to be. It still isn't completely done yet, but we can rest soundly in our own camp." Willowshine answered.

"I hate to be the one who stops all the friendly greeting, but we're wasting moonlight out here. We still have a Moonpool meeting to attend to." Kestralflight interrupted. And I still have to meet Half Moon tonight. Oh, my sweet, I'm coming, I'm just not sure it's the right decision anymore. My clan has suddenly leaped into trouble beyond what I normally see, and I need StarClan's guidance.

"We probably should be heading to the Moonpool. We can talk on the way back. I don't want to waste moonlight either." Jayfeather agreed. The other medicine cats said nothing, but turned and headed towards the Moonpool.

As Jayfeather was walking up the stony mountain to the mountain, he heard a whisper in his ear carried on the wind. "I'm waiting for you Jay's Wing. StarClan have bigger plans for us tonight, and I have the pleasure to enjoy it with you." Jayfeather's heart suddenly felt warmed that Half Moon kept her promise. I just hope she doesn't look back on what happened. Thank you for trusting me, Half Moon.

Jayfeather walked up the path into the cave where the Moonpool was, and felt pelts brushing around him, all familiar, as he padded down the slope towards the Moonpool. They spread out as they reach the water, and took their places. Jayfeather was settled near to Puddleshine, While Mothwing and Willowshine settled on Jayfeather's flanks. Puddleshine took his place next to Willowshine.

"May you all have good dreams tonight, especially you, Jayfeather. Your clan can only hope those two will be okay. I pray StarClan won't take them yet." Puddleshine mewed.

"Thank you, Puddleshine. May you all have good dreams as well." He responded. Then they all crouched down and dipped their muzzles in the water. The water felt icy cold as always, and tasted like the stars. He laid down into a comfortable position and waited for the blackness to wash over him. Everything that has happened today has lead up to this. It is my reward, but now I'm not sure I deserve it. He thought as StarClan called him into a deep sleep.

As StarClan calls Jayfeather into a deep sleep, what will his outcome be? Will he meet Half Moon as she promised, or did StarClan change their minds? I''m writing Chapter 5 the day this is posted, so you'll find out what I wrote soon. Thank you for reading my stories, it really does mean a lot.

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