Jaypaw paced back and forth in front of the bramble tunnel. Birchfall had gotten a thorn stuck in his paw before they left so Leafpool said she'd handle it. Just before, she had checked on Star to make sure she was going fine. Usually it didn't take her this long. He was starting to get impatient.
He heard pawsteps and Leafpool ran over to him. She touched him lightly with her tail and they ran out of the camp. Ashfur greeted them as they passed. They continued on their way, passing Star who wished them luck and good dreams.
Leafpool kept a fast pace but Jaypaw kept up with her. Before he knew it he could smell the moorland and hear the bubbling from the stream. He also heard the murmurs of cats. By the smell of it they were medicine cats and Leafpool and he were the last to arrive.
"We thought you weren't going to show." Came a voice.
"We're sorry Barkface." Leafpool said. "We ran into last minute problems."
"Why type of trouble?" Came another. Jaypaw could tell it was Willowpaw, Mothwing's apprentice, who asked.
"I'll explain on the way." Leafpool nodded.
The group headed off and Leafpool told them about Birchfall and about Star. Jaypaw could sense the fear coming off the other cats when she told them Star was a twoleg.
"But twoleg's are dangerous!" Kestrelpaw exclaimed.
"Not this one." Leafpool sounded distracted. "She understands us. She can speak to us. She isn't wanted by other twolegs because of it. She knows StarClan!"
"What?" Littlecloud exclaimed.
"She says they come to her in dreams sometimes." Leafpool explained. "Just like us." The group was silent for a while.
"What's she like?" Mothwing asked.
"She's real nice." Leafpool said. "She likes the kits and elders a lot. She'll tell them stories and sing them songs.
"She sounds like an elder herself." Barkface joked.
"If only that was the case." Leafpool sighed. "She doesn't like to be a bother. She stays out of everyone's way and doesn't ask for anything."
"That's a good thing right?" Mothwing asked. "That way she's not a handful or anything."
"Yes, but that also mean she doesn't eat much." Leafpool sighed. "I don't like it when she's walking around in the forest. She needs more time to heal. But she refuses to eat our prey and will ask for a few berries to eat but only when Jaypaw or I aren't busy."
"Do you think she's lonely?" Littlecloud asked. Leafpool nodded.
"She pretty much said it today." Jaypaw added. The group looked at him. He ducked his head in embarrassment.
"How did she do that?" Kestrelpaw asked.
"She was telling a few of our clan mates a story when a kit asked her something. She told us she didn't belong anywhere." Jaypaw felt a wave of sympathy flow through him. He didn't realize how much alike they were until now.
The group padded on in silence. It was starting to make Jaypaw feel uncomfortable. Mothwing finally broke the silence.
"So why are you keeping her here?" She asked. Jaypaw couldn't answer that question. Leafpool was the one keeping her and he knew Star was fit enough to move now.
"I think…" Leafpool's seemed to stick in her throat. "I think she has something to do with the prophecy." Gasps hissed from the cats. This baffled even Jaypaw. He over looked that possibility and it didn't even occur to him that Leafpool might have suspected this possibility.
"But that can't be true!" Littlecloud exclaimed. "Why would StarClan send her?"
"I don't know." Leafpool admitted. "But all the signs clearly show that she is the one."
"Will you ask StarClan tonight?" Mothwing asked. Leafpool nodded.
"Then we should hurry." Barkface advised. The group agreed and traveled must faster. When they finally arrived Jaypaw was feeling weak with exhaustion. He had been running ever since they left the camp. He was fed up with it.
He let out a silent sigh of relief when they reached the pool. He lay down next to the pool and lapped up some of the water. The water chilled his bones and he began to dream. It was dark but he knew he wasn't awake. The dream was the same as his nightmares but this time it was a little clearer.
There was laughter and a familiar scent drifted into his nose. It was familiar and yet he couldn't pinpoint its source. Multiple images appeared and then a loud crying noise. A bright flash of light came form the blackness, blinding him. He blinked and when he opened his eyes he was in the forest. The leaves were green and leafy and the soil was soft and warm. He walked around looking for any sign of StarClan. His head still buzzed with the images but he kept going. He thought if he could find one of his ancestors then maybe they would be able to tell him what was going on.
He walked until he came to a wall of brambles. He realized he was at the ThunderClan camp. He carefully walked into the camp and gazed around the clearing. It was empty but he felt like he was being watched. He walked over to the medicine cat den but there was nothing. Not even the faint scent of herbs.
"What are you looking for?" A voice came from behind him. Jaypaw jumped and spun around. There, in the middle of the clearing, sat a large, beautiful she-cat. She had long, silver tortoiseshell and white tabby fur and green eyes. He padded over to her.
"Who are you looking for?" She repeated.
"You, I guess." Jaypaw said. "Who are you?"
"That is not important right now." She declared. "Come" Before he could say another word she trotted out of the camp. He let out a hiss of annoyance and followed. When he came out of the tunnel the she-cat broke out into a run. He quickened his pace to match hers and before he knew it they were crossing WindClan's territory.
"Where are we going?" Jaypaw asked.
"You'll see." She replied. They crossed the WindClan border and he finally realized they were heading for the island. They raced up the roots and across the tree. The she-cat landed lightly on the other side and raced into the undergrowth. Jaypaw quickly followed and exploded into the clearing on the other side, almost running into the she-cat. He looked around her to see four cats sitting at the base of the great tree.
"Greetings." They said in unison.
"Greetings Spottedleaf, Bluestar, Lionheart, and Crookedstar." She greeted them down the line they sat. Each cat nodded as she spoke.
"We were afraid you weren't going to show." Bluestar admitted.
"I gave you my word." She said.
"Why are we here?" Jaypaw asked.
"Jaypaw," Spottedleaf came forward. "Prepare yourself. A great danger is coming."
"I know, you've said that before." Jaypaw retorted.
"You must take this seriously." Bluestar said. "If not, then all Clans will be in danger."
"I figured that." Jaypaw sighed. "But what is this danger?"
"Even we cannot see that at this time." Lionheart said. "We cannot see everything, only certain things."
"So why keep reminding me?" Jaypaw retorted.
"Because you don't seem to care." The she-cat next to him said sadly. Jaypaw just stared at her. She was right. He didn't really care. At least, not until now.
"So what am I supposed to do?" He asked finally.
"Listen to everything that is told to you." Bluestar said. "You'll never know what you'll need later on."
Jaypaw nodded.
"It's time we go." The she-cat said.
Jaypaw nodded again. They said their good-byes and swiftly headed back to the Moonpool. When they reached it he went to his sleeping spot and lay down. Before he closed his eyes he looked at the she-cat.
"Will I see you again?" He asked.
"Many times." She purred. "I will come to you and teach you new things. You have a lot to learn and Leafpool won't know everything you need to know."
"Does she know about this meeting?" He asked.
She shook her head. "No. This was just between you and StarClan. But now you must rest."
He laid his head down and thought a while. Finally he asked, "Can I know your name now?"
"Not now." She whispered. Her body began to fade and his eyes felt heavy. They began to shut and everything started to go black. "You will learn it in time. But until then call me what ever you wish."
Jaypaw awoke to a paw lightly pressing into his side.
"Jaypaw, Jaypaw! Wake up!" Leafpool whispered. "It's time to go."
Jaypaw yawned and made a lot of effort to get up. His muscles screamed in protest from stiffness but he ignored it. Without talking, all the medicine cats gathered and left the area at a brisk pace.
Leafpool said her good-byes to the others at the WindClan border and they set off for the camp for a long rest.
Yeah...so it's not the greatest chapter in the world and I'm sorry about that. I had a good idea for this chapter...but I was unable to to type it for a long time because of my computer, so I forgot the original idea. Sorry. But the Next chapter will be much better. I can promise that.