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The three cats reached the top of the Mountain, just as Moonhigh came. They rested, but Spiritheart was soon anxiously looking around.
" What is the cure? StarClan told us to come here..." She meowed, a sudden sleepiness overcoming her and the others. They instantly fell asleep.
Silence. Spiritheart was jolted awake by an unkown force, and began to tremble in fear of the unknown, only calming down when she saw her mother and Rapidfire. She turned, and saw to her amazement, Smokestar and three other cats.
" StarClan." She breathed. Rapidfire was staring at Flight.
" But you are a rogue! How is it that you are able to be here?" He asked. Flight laughed.
" Ah, innocent Warrior. I do believe in StarClan, I just did not choose the life of a Clan cat. I prefer the freedom I gain by being a rogue." She replied, dipping her head towards the StarClan cats.
" Smokestar, Hollystar, Wingstar, Foxstar." Flight meowed in greeting. Smokestar and Hollystar were calm, but there was sorrow in the eyes of Foxstar and Wingstar.
" The Cat chosen from my Clan was not fit for this task. She was overcome by greed." Wingstar meowed softly. Smokestar was silent for a moment, before speaking.
" Welcome, chosen cats. I am sorry to have to ask you to come all the way here, but you have made it, and we now have the power to help you further." She meowed quietly. Rapidfire, Flight and Spiritheart looked up, waiting for what the she-cat would say next.
" But the cure is close. At Sunhigh, a cat will come to the Mountain. That cat has also been chosen. Ask him about the illness, for he lives in a Tribe that has already lived through it. Then, return to your Clans as fast as possible." Smokestar finished gravely, before looking at Rapidfire sadly.
" But first, a cat who has newly arrived here, wishes to speak to you." She stepped back, and an apprentice took her place. Rapidfire collapsed on the floor.
" No, Eaglepaw no!" He whispered. The apprentice padded up to him.
" Rapidfire, EarthClan is bad. Many are ill, and only two, Silverpaw and Flamepaw have ever recovered. Lilyflower was taken to the Moonstone last night, and is now Lilystar. But the illness is still with her, and already two of her lives are gone. Hurry, may your paws be swift and tireless." Eaglepaw spoke, touching each of the cats with his nose, before turning aaway.
" And Rapidfire?" He added sorrowfully.
" Tell Silverpaw...Tell her I love her, and to be strong and survive. I will watch over her..."
The three cats woke, and all stared at each other. Rapidfire was silent, eyes filled with pain.
" He is dead. Eaglepaw died trying to help my Clan...Oh great StarClan." He murmured, swaying slightly, until Flight steadied him.
" Eaglepaw sounds like a noble cat. You should be proud to have known him." Flight meowed gently, at which Rapidfire nodded. Spiritheart watched him numbly, all thoughts concentrated on the cat that would come to help them.