Starlit Sky 5: Burning Moon

by warriorfreak

Sequal to No Stars Shadowpaw is a misfit, unlike the other apprentices. Then Shadowpaw meets It, a strong and very strange shecat. On Shadowpaw's assesment, she turns around Shadowpaw's life forever Sequal: The Search for Nightwind C 2008 warriorfreak

21. Chapter 21: Burning Moon

Chapter 21, Burning Moon

Shadowflight padded out of the warriors den. Nightwind's body had been placed in the center of camp, and she was glowing in moonlight. Shadowflight sat down right beside her. Other cats were already placed around. Sorreltail, Nightwind's mother, had her head on her mate, Brackenfur's, shoulder and was sobbing quietly. Nightwind's sister, Flamepaw, was dropping tears onto the ground, and her brother, Darkflame, was staring with his eyes huge.

Skyfeather was right beside Nightwind too, with Leafcloud at her side. Rockpool sat down near the back.

Seapaw sat down beside Skypaw and the rest of the Clan slid out of their dens. They all came up to Nightwind and murmured something to her, then padded back.

Shadowflight looked at Seapaw, who looked a little sick, and very confused.

"Why are they saying goodbye to me?" Seapaw asked. Skyfeather stared down at her and made a weird face. "This isn't time for

dumb jokes," she muttered.

But Shadowflight was sure Seapaw hadn't told a joke. Her face had a seriousness on it that made Shadowflight queasy.

She turned her attention back to Nightwind. The black warrior's eyes were slightly open, but glazed. Her fur was cold.

She looked away to avoid tears. Ravenstar came up and muttered something to Nightwind. Shadowflight stood up and padded away from the body of her friend.

A few moments later Leafcloud and Skyfeather walked toward her.

"Shadowflight? Are you okay?"

"No," Shadowflight murmured, "I haven't been okay since I had that…experience."

"What experience?" Leafcloud asked.

"All of it. Just the essence of Mudpaw makes me angry."

Both cats nodded. Skyfeather looked at Shadowflight. "What are you going to do now?"

"I'm going to do what life brings me. Even if it means having you two die, even if it means having me die."

The End

Well, not much to say. I hope you liked the story. And -dun, dun duuun!- the sequel is called The Search for Nightwind. (As I already said…)

But I will only send it out after I get 55 reviews. And whoever reviews first gets Shalepaw's and Flamepaw's warrior names. ( as if anyone cares about those…)

Remember, The Search for Nightwind!