Over half a moon had passed since Firestar was injured. It was the night of the Gathering. Leafpool had offered to stay behind with Firestar since he was her father and she was a former medicine cat. It also meant that Jayfeather could go to the Gathering. Since Brambleclaw was the deputy, he would represent ThunderClan.
"Berrywhisker, Hazelfur, Silverpaw, Graystripe, Shrewpaw, Sorreltail, Mysticpaw, Icewind, Foxheart, Brightheart, Lightpaw, Jayfeather!" Called Brambleclaw, "You will accompany me to the Gathering! We leave soon!" The 12 cats he called all went to the fresh-kill pile to have their dinner.
After the cats going to the Gathering ate, Brambleclaw led them to the island. WindClan was already there. As Brambleclaw jumped into the tree, Onestar looked at him in surprise.
"Where's Firestar?" Asked Onestar.
"He was helping show a new apprentice how to hunt squirrels in the Ancient Oak. He was pretty high up when the branch he was on broke. His right foreleg and his right hind leg were broken. Leafpool offered to stay with him so Jayfeather could come tonight. He isher father, and she used to be a medicine cat, so Jayfeather and I agreed." Replied Brambleclaw.
"Will he recover?" Asked Onestar, worried about his old friend.
"I hope so. Jayfeather tells me Firestar's doing much better." Brambleclaw let out a meow of laughter, "Poor Firestar's not allowed to leave his nest in the medicine den. He's pretty bored. And irritated. I would be too."
"Which apprentice was he helping train, anyway? Who was the regular mentor?" Asked Onestar.
"He was helping Sorreltail train Mysticpaw. The silvery-gray tom with Swiftpaw and Runningpaw." Replied Brambleclaw. Before Onestar could reply, the RiverClan and ShadowClan cats appeared. Leopardstar and Blackstar both climbed the tree and took their places.
"Let the Gathering begin!" Called Blackstar, "I will speak first. ShadowClan has a new apprentice. Her name is Tigerpaw. Her mentor is Tawnypelt. We also have a new warrior. Blacktail. That is all ShadowClan has to report."
"I will speak next!" Meowed Leopardstar, "RiverClan has two new apprentices. Reedwhisker is Fishpaw's mentor. Minnowfur is Nightpaw's mentor. That is all I have to report."
"Now I will speak. WindClan has one new warrior. His name is Brownpelt. Our prey is running well. I have nothing more to report."
"ThunderClan has…" began Brambleclaw.
"Where is Firestar?" Interrupted Leopardstar.
"He was helping train a new apprentice. He tried to teach them how to catch squirrels in trees, but while he was climbing the Ancient Oak, the branch he was on broke. Two of his legs were broken. Firestar is recovering at camp." Answered Brambleclaw.
"Will his legs heal?" Asked Blackstar.
"Jayfeather you know more than I do. Answer Blackstar's question." Commanded Brambleclaw.
"Firestar is healing well. Assuming he listens to me, his legs will heal completely." Replied Jayfeather.
"Good. Firestar is a strong leader. He has helped all of us." Meowed Leopardstar.
"Yes. Now, as I was saying, ThunderClan has two new warriors. Icewind and Foxheart. We also have a new apprentice named Mysticpaw. His mentor is Sorreltail. He came to the forest with his mate Tankit, who is pregnant." Announced Brambleclaw.
"Pregnant? A kit, pregnant?" Asked Blackstar, shocked.
"Yes. She is five moons old now. Her kits will be born in about a moon." Replied Brambleclaw.
"Does anyone have anything more to report?" Asked Blackstar. After waiting a minute, he called, "Then the Gathering is over!" The four Clans returned home.
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