Roselight's POV
When Robinpaw and I return back to camp, it seems to be more chaotic than when we left. The apprentices that are left are all running around like a whirlwind. My green eyes settle on one still figure though. Sparkpaw sits in the middle of the clearing, looking at nothing.
"Robinpaw, go to the den and look through our herb storage." I say in a firm, but soft voice. He looks up at me with worried eyes before dashing off to the medicine cat den. I look around before trotting towards Sparkpaw. His eyes are a bland green color, the gold flecks seeming nonexistent. How could such a strong, young apprentice seem so broken? "Sparkpaw? What happened?" He looks up at me with dull eyes.
"Rosepaw...she's g-gone." He says, words cracking. His voice is lifeless and monotone. I gasp quietly. Sparkpaw looks down at the ground, ears drooping. I hesitate before moving to lick his forehead comfortingly.
"Don't worry, Sparkpaw. We'll get her back." I mew softly. He looks up, eyes glazing over with sorrow. It breaks my heart to see him like this. "I will go talk to Lightstar and everything will be ok soon." With that I smile to try and cheer him up. He attempts to smile, but his pain is clear through it. I nod and dash up to Lightstar's den.
Lightstar paces around the rock cave, ears flicking back and forth. Her tail twitches anxiously. When she sees me, her eyes widen with relief and she trots up to me.
"Did StarClan talk to you?" She demands.
"Calm down Lightstar. ThunderClan needs a steady leader to get through these times." I tell her. She nods, sitting down. She takes a few calming breathes until she can look at me evenly. I sit down in front of her, wrapping my tail around my paws. "I did talk to StarClan."
"What did they say?" She asks eagerly. I go on to explain how the StarClan cats have picked four apprentices to go and find the lost kits and other apprentices. She listens intently, eyes starting to regain a lively shine. "We must tell the other Clans at once! I will send out some cats to share the news. We will meet at the Island."
Sparkpaw's POV
"Sparkpaw!" My ears flick and I look up at our leader. I feel broken on the inside. Rosepaw is gone. She is the one who has been keeping me sane through these dramatic events. I don't know how I can deal with this without her. She was my calming peace.
"Yes, Lightstar?" I ask in a lifeless voice. She casts me a sympathetic look. She hops down from Highledge and pads up to me slowly.
"I know you miss your sister, but Roselight has found a way that we can get her back." This catches my attention immediately. My ears perk up and my eyes brighten.
"How!?" I demand. She flicks her tail to silence me.
"Before I tell you, I need you to go with two warriors and share this message with the Clans. Tell them that StarClan has revealed a way that we can save the stolen cats. There will be a gathering tonight at Moonhigh."
"Ok. I will do it." She nods and pads away. I watch as she goes to calm down the frantic apprentices. While she does that, my eyes spin around the clearing in search of two warriors. My eyes land on Nightflower and Foxfoot. They are two of the fastest warriors in the Clan. "Nightflower! Foxfoot!" The two warriors turn to look at me. I beckon them over. "I am going to the other Clans to give them a message. I need you two to come with me." They both nod in agreement. "Come on, we don't have much time until Moonhigh, the sun is already going down." With a look of determination, we streak out of camp.
"Are we going to WindClan first?" Foxfoot asks in his deep voice. I nod, pushing myself to run faster. Thoughts of saving my sister run through my head on a loop. I can't let her be gone forever. I would never forgive myself for not trying.
We run as fast as the wind. Jumping over the stream that divides the territories, we cross into WindClan. The mores provide open running, even if it is a bit hilly. We don't have to dodge trees or bushes. I lope through the long grass, keeping my eyes open for any patrols. It might be better to be escorted, but we don't have time to stop and look for them. I guess we'll have to go straight to their camp.
After a while of running, we come upon a dip in the ground that marks the WindClan camp. Nightflower speeds up a little, taking the lead. That might be best instead of an apprentice running in head first. A warning yowl goes off, signalling that they've spotted us. The two warriors and I come skidding to a halt right in the middle of the camp. A few cats hiss angrily, unsheathing their claws.
"What is this?" Whitestar steps out of his den. His hard eyes land on us and he sighs. "What is it that ThunderClan wants?"
"I bring news from Lightstar." I step forward, holding my head high. He stares at me quizzically and walks closer. Once everyone is listening, I start in a loud voice, "Our medicine cat has consulted with StarClan and we think there is a way to bring the missing cats back. She has called a meeting at Moonhigh on the Island."
"How do we know this isn't a trick!?" One cat yowls from the crowd. I believe his name is Stonedust.
"Quiet, Stonedust!" The WindClan medicine cat, Ravenfeather, barks.
"You think we should go, Ravenfeather?" Whitestar looks to the black tom.
"Yes, Whitestar." He turns his piercing green eyes on us. "If these cats speak by StarClan, we must believe them."
"Thank you." I dip my head to him. He nods, sitting back down from where he stood up abruptly. I look back at Whitestar with a hopeful look in my eyes. He watches me for a moment before speakings.
"Very well. WindClan will be at the gathering." He says in a calm, steady voice. It is good to see that he is leading this clan with a strong paw even though these times are so rough. It seems like Lightstar has found a very good alliance in him.
"Thank you, Whitestar. Now, we must go tell RiverClan and ShadowClan." I nod to my two companions.
"I will send two warriors as an escort to the border." He flicks his tail and two cats. "Gingerstripe, Larkflight, go with them until you reach the border. I want no patrols bothering them." The tom and the she-cat nod and follow us out of camp.
"I hope you three are fast runners." Larkflight says challengingly, but she smiles at me. I nod and take off at a surprising speed. My determination fuels me as we get close to the border. The two WindClan warriors disperse, heading back to their camp.
The same thing happens each time. RiverClan was accepting of it, but ShadowClan was a little less than willing. We got back to ThunderClan camp right as the moon was halfway up the sky. Lightstar is already gathering a group of cats. She's taking all the apprentices and more than enough warriors to watch over them. I flop down on the ground, panting harshly. Running across the territories is exhausting. I don't think I can stand.
"Did you tell all the Clans?" Lightstar stands above me, eyes shining brightly.
"Yes...Lightstar." I pant out. She smiles, nodding approvingly.
"Good job. Now get up, we have to go to the Island." I groan, but stand up on my shaky paws. My legs were burning from running so long. I don't know if I can make it to the Island.