Chapter 9

Every cat gasped.

Bramblestar's head was aching with worry now. If the three's powers are back then we must really be in danger, Leafpool is right! He straightened up, trying to look tall and confident while choosing the battling cats. "Lionblaze, of course, Dovewing, Ivypool, Cloudtail..."

"How about cats with energy, like Cherryfall, Ambermoon, Snowbush, and Dewnose?" Squirrelflight suggested.

Bramblestar nodded approval "Good idea. And how about Molewhisker and Brackenfur as well." He turned to the golden-brown warrior. "We need your experience."

Brackenfur nodded "Might I suggest we bring Spiderleg as well? Yes the other warriors you've chosen have energy but they do not have much experience as you said I do."

Bramblestar looked thoughtful and nodded "Very well Spiderleg will come with us. Birchfall, I'm leaving you in charge here, as both me and Squirrelflight are going into battle."

Birchfall beamed at his leaders clear trust in him, after all he was training in the Dark Forest not to long ago. "I won't let you down Bramblestar." He said as he dipped his head.

"See that you won't" With a flick of his tail Bramblestar lead the battle patrol out of camp.

"What about me!" Leafpool sprinted up to her leader and skidded to a halt "I need to come too!" Feeling slightly embarrassed she stared down at her paws "Please Bramblestar, please."

Bramblestar turned to Squirrelflight who nodded "Okay Leafpool. Though I think you should help injured cats instead of fighting."

The pretty tabby beamed "Thank you so much!"

With another flick of his tail Bramblestar lead his cats in the direction of the lake. Leafpool fell in step beside her son Lionblaze.

"How does it feel to have your power back?"

The large golden warrior sighed contently "No more getting attacked by brambles, no more thorns in my pads, it's all good."

"Bramblestar!" Dovewing ran up to dark tabby."The battle is by the lake, rogues are attacking a WindClan patrol, by the small size and how close they are to the lake, it seems Onestar was on his way to visit Rowanstar."

Oh just great, Windclan making friends with Shadowclan, we would be surrounded if they attacked. "Any sign of Thornclaw?" Bramblestar didn't want to lose him to rogues with no sence of right or wrong when it came to killing.

Dovewing nodded "He is fighting like all of Lionclan for Windclan, but I can tell he is getting weak and more rogues are coming, the patrol is already outnumbered!"

"Let's get a move on then!" Bramblestar and the rest of the battle patrol were now sprinting through the undergrowth.

I hope Thornclaw is okay...Leafpool was running in step with Lionblaze still. "Ready to fight like all of the great clans combined once more?"

Lionblaze nodded, determination shone in his amber eyes. He could already feel his power flowing through his veins. "I was born ready!"

I couldn't be prouder of my kits, all grown up. "Good. We will need you to."

Mother and son now ran silently, screeching and the scent of blood growing closer. Leafpool was just able to hear a deep growl from up ahead "WHERE IS THE TABBY?"

Then in reply a framilier voice sent shivers of fear down her spine "What do you want with her? I will never tell you!" THORNCLAW! Leafpool stopped. Oh no..

The rest of the patrol leapt into battle followed by a loud battle cry from Bramblestar "Thunderclan, attack!"

The memory hit Leafpool like a monster speeding down the Thunderpath, back when Crowfeather attacked her "You're way to important" Breezepelt had said to her. Leafpool couldn't help but think this attack had somthing to do with Breezepelt and the Dark Forest. How am I important? I am having the glowing heart of amber from the prophecy, wouldn't he want to kill me?

"Boss! Is this her?" A rogue was staring at Leafpool. A larger rogue walked up to him.

"Yes I believe it is, hey there." He turned to Leafpool. "Why don't you come with us, it will be easier if you don't put up a fight." He began to advance towards her. Leafpool stumbled.

"N-no!" Leafpool tried to sound brave but her voice shook. My sweet Leafpool... A voice only she could hear said Fear not. You are a warrior, destined for greatness. My fire flows through you, and into your daughter remember, WE are living fire!

Leafpool looked around. She saw her sister, fast like lightning taking on two rogues who both fled from the firey warrior, tails between their legs. Lionblaze flashing from one rogue to another, his fearless spirit shining brighter than the sun. Dovewing and Ivypool, fighting in perfect sync. Matching blows for blows, taking turns distracting and tripping. Cloudtail, battling a huge rogue, using his speed as an advantage to where he was just a white blur. The rogue was letting out growls of frusteration but just couldn't get near the white warrior. Ambermoon, Snowbush, and Dewnose, fighting as one. The siblings fought side by side, backs towards eachother, fending off rogues whenever they came close.

Firestars kin! Leafpool thought.

Yes Leafpool. Remember, YOU have the fire in you, use it.

Leafpool was suddenly aware of rogues surrounding her. She crouched down and hissed defience. "I won't go with you without a fight!" The tabby she-cat spat at the rogues.

The leader of the group chuckled "Well you are coming with us one way or another." He flicked his tail and the rogues around Leafpool formed a circle and began to advance.

What do I do? Help me father!

The voice came again Think Leafpool, think!

Leafpool took a deep breath, an idea came into her head. She charged at full speed towards one of the rogues and leapt straight over its head.

Leafpool kept running, aware of several paws of several cat giving chase after her into the forest.

Starclan help me! Were her last thoughts before everything went black.