Warriors: The Ancient Secret

by Leafstrike

A dark void has been swallowing up the clans for many generations. But now a new prophecy says that only one cat can stop it: Thunderkit. She must find the fifth clan and unite the clans. But then Thunderkit discovers a dark secret...and her heart turns cold. Only one question remains: Will she fulfill the prophecy? Or will she leave the clans to die a cold dark death? DISCONTINUED

4. Chapter 2

Chapter 2

When Iceflare returned to camp, she headed straight for the medicine cat den. She saw Jewelspirit there, getting her wounds treated by Honeyspark. There weren't many herbs left in the forest so Jewelspirit would have to wait serveral days until her wounds healed. Honeyspark couldn't even find daisy leafs anymore and they were the most common herb. And they treated fever...Thunderkit's fever.

"Iceflare! You're alive! How did you manage to kill Darkstar without one scratch?" Jewelspirit gasped, bringing Iceflare out of her thoughts.

"Well, didn't you hear BrambleClan's battle cry? Swiftfoot led a patrol to help me. And Darkstar is dead now. Cloudstar visited me and told me StarClan refused to heal his wounds." Iceflare replied.

"StarClan is still alive?" Honeyspark looked up and stared at Iceflare, as if she didn't know.

"Yes. Cloudstar had a prophecy for me." Iceflare said. "I'm sorry Jewelspirit, but I think you should leave us alone until we're finished.

"Alright then. I'll be in the warrior's den." Jewelspirit replied.

"Honeyspark, this is what Cloudstar said to me: StarClan is still alive. The four clans must find the fifth, and a new home shall spring up." Iceflare said quietly. It was hard to lie to Honeyspark but she had to protect Thunderkit and that meant they had to find Skyclan- if the lost clan was still alive- by themselves.

"Does that mean…we have to find the fifth clan?" Honeyspark asked.

"No. We will need the other clans to help us." Iceflare replied.

"But DarkClan won't listen! They hate us!" Honeyspark exclaimed.

"We can just ask BrambleClan and EarthClan. If they agree, then they can tell DarkClan without getting us involved." Iceflare mewed thoughtfully.

"Great idea! Can you go soon?" Honeyspark asked.

"Okay, I'll go now," Iceflare replied.

Iceflare went to BrambleClan first. She explained to them what happened with Cloudstar earlier.

"Our warrior ancestors are still alive? Of course BrambleClan will go!" Swiftfoot said, "Who shall I bring with me?"

"Bring three of your most courageous and loyal warriors. Bring them to Four Rocks in five sunrises." Iceflare replied timidly. Her whiskers shook. What if they couldn't succeed? What if they really did need Thunderkit? The thought scared her but she didn't have time to think about it.

Iceflare went to EarthClan next. She told Earthstar about what happened.

"If StarClan is still alive, who wouldn't go find them? Obviously EarthClan shall go. Do you approve, Rosefoot?" Earthstar asked.

"Yes, I do." Rosefoot replied to Earthstar.

"Thanks for joining us. Bring three of your most courageous and loyal warriors and meet us at Four Rocks in five sunrises." Iceflare said.

Finally, Iceflare headed to DarkClan. She explained what was going on to Boltstrike, DarkClan's medicine cat. Since DarkClan was still mourning the loss of their leader and deputy, Boltstrike had taken up the position of leader and deputy along with his duties as medicine cat.

Boltstrike nodded his head. He obviously still didn't trust Cloudclan but he replied, "Alright. Darkclan will be there."

Iceflare felt her heart lift and told Boltstrike, "Meet us at Four Rocks in five sunrises and bring three of your most courageous and loyal warriors." It was hard to spit out the last line about the warriors. Iceflare could feel the dark stares of warriors behind her back as she rushed out of the DarkClan camp.

Please let DarkClan not be so hostile when we meet! Iceflare thought