"Leopardpaw! Is it your wish to become a Medicine Cat and listen to StarClan's calling?" Barkface's raspy voice echoed around the Moonpool cave. It was a dimly lit cave with a small, rounded pool in the centre. The pool gleamed and shone, reflecting the cold light of the moon. Several pawprints were scattered around the poolside; pawprints of ancient cats long gone. Leopardpaw wondered if the cats had joined StarClan, whilst looking around the cave in awe. She nervously but steadily replied.
"It is." Barkface smiled, the fur of his face illuminated by the bright pool. He continused with the ceremony, as Leopardpaw looked around the other medicine cats. She did not know any of them, but they looked pleased for her, so she stood proudly.
"Then, Warriors of StarClan, I present you with this apprentice. She has chosen the path of a Medicine cat. Grant her you wisdom and insight so that she may understand your ways, and heal her Clan as you wish." Barkface coughed once; he hardly ever did long speeches. He then lapped up some of the water along with the other medicine cats and lay at the edge of the pool with his nose touching the surface. Leopardpaw cautiously padded up to the pool. The moonlight shone on the pool, but though it was bright, half of the pool seemed to lay in light. The other half of the pool was shrouded in darkness. Once, Leopardpaw thought she saw a dark tree; a movement in the shadows, and bright eyes staring back at her from the whiteness.
"You can read our pool, then. You can see the cats of ages, the old, the young, the ancestors of the past. Few cats show such ability. But beware: such a gift comes with a terrible burden!" A voice came from behind Leopardpaw, making her jump. The voice had not been unkind, but spoke with cold wisdom and knowledge. She turned around, slowly, scared, not knowing what she would see. She closed her eyes, and turned to face the unknown cat. She finally opened her eyes, to see a cat standing with a glowing outline. I'm sure I recognise this cat thought Leopardpaw.
"You will recognise me, young one. I am-" the StarClan cat was interrupted by Leopardpaw.
"Tallstar! You're from StarClan!" Leopardpaw shouted excitedly, recognising the former leader of her Clan. He smiled briefly, unconvincingly before giving Leopardpaw a chilling message.
"Tallstar I am. But I have an important message, just for you Leopardpaw. Your destiny is more important than ever before. It lies out there, in wait for you. Your choices could affect past and future generations. Hardships will face you and you will have to be brave. Your path is not one any would choose to partake. So, remember this!
"Clouds and Claws will come...And the Ancient Laws will sleep at peace again...""And with that, Tallstar began to fade away, dipping his head as he disappered from sight.
"Don't go! What do you mean?!" But Leopardpaw knew that StarClan would not give away their secrets so easily. Around her, the other medicine cats were beginning to wake. Barkface had a frown set upon his face as he beckoned Leopardpaw to follow him. The other medicine cats smiled, and wished her well/ She dipped her head repectfully to a golden she-cat, and quickly followed Barkface as he ran from the Moonpool. She knew that he had recieved a message from StarClan also; she decided not to speak of her prophecy, she did not want to worry her mentor further. She could only wonder what Barkface's message could possibly be to make his face be as grave as it was. Whatever StarClan had told him surely could not be good. How could something go terribly wrong in a time of peace? Perhaps it was her, and her prophecy. Leopardpaw could only wait as the camp loomed into view.
Oooh, what could the prophecies mean? Well, of course I know, but you'll have to find out! Reviews are very appreciated, thanks 8D