AN: I just realized I made a mistake. Technically there aren't any kits in the nursery because I took Rosekit and Toadkit to the island… I'll have to go fix that. Just pretend that they're still here though.

"Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey, gather here beneath the Highledge for a Clan meeting!" Bramblestar yowled the words across the stony hollow to the ThunderClan cats below.

Lionstar padded out of the nursery, followed by Featherpaw. She was worn out from playing with the kits and the golden warrior hoped it would teach her to settle down more. Patchear and Tigerheart appeared from the warrior's den, sharing tongues with Dustpelt and Thornclaw. The four warriors seemed to be getting along nicely and Lionstar refocused his gaze onto the dark tabby leader.

"Lionstar has some important news to share with you all," the tom meowed proudly and stepped over so that his son could join him on the rocky ledge.

"I've constructed a plan for battle. It's risky but we haven't much other choice. Crowfeather will sneak to WindClan and RiverClan and warn the other prisoners from there. We must bring them small freshkill amounts and prepare them for the fight. Meanwhile Jayfeather needs to warn the other medicine cats of what's to come. They can prepare their herb stock. Meanwhile I have an important task for my own apprentice." The tom turned to look at his apprentice who sat up a little taller.

"I need you to go spy on ShadowClan. You have to find out their plans and so far you are the only one who really knows the territory well. You've done it before, could you do it again?" Lionstar knew it was a lot to ask from such a young cat but he had trust in his apprentice to return safely.

"ME?!" Featherpaw's blue eyes widened with shock. "But I got in trouble last time! And what if I get caught, I don't think I can do it." The she-cat quivered with fear and Tigerheart pressed comfortingly against her.

"Trust me, I know you can. Meanwhile everyone here will need traveling herbs. They will give you strength and keep you from getting hungry so that when I bring you the food it'll last longer. Whenever you get free time battle training is something that must be done so that every cat is in shape." Lionstar paused and watched as murmurs of agreement sounded from the cats below. "Now who isn't well enough to stay here?"

Jayfeather quietly padded out from the nursery with Blossomkit in his jaws. The other cats turned to face him and anxiously awaited his news as the small bundle was placed gently on the ground.

"How is she?" Millie dared to whisper as she crawled out of the nursery towards her only she-kit.

"M-mom?"

"Oh Blossomkit!" the silver tabby shot forward and dug her nose into the kits soft fur. The white she-kit squirmed under her mothers grasp and wriggled out of the way.

"Jayfeather fixed me up! I'm all better now, can I be an apprentice? And where are Bumblekit and Briarkit?" Blossomkit staggered to her paws, only to fall over with a thud.

"They're on the island with the LeafClan cats. Now you just lie down and wait for Lionstar to take you there too." Millie licked her kit vigorously, waves of relief flooding from her pelt.

"They're on the island! Does that mean that they're already apprentices?" the she-kits eyes were full of sadness that made the others purr.

"Of course not. You'll all be made apprentices together. Now quit fidgeting so that I can groom you," Millie scolded.

As the anxious mother continued dealing with her kit, the other warriors returned their gazes onto Lionstar. "Anyone else," the golden tom called out. When no one answered he jumped off the ledge and headed back to the medicine den.

"If you can walk through dreams then will you be able to tell the other medicine cats about the battle planned?" Lionstar herded his brother into the small crevice to talk privately. A chilly breeze ruffled through the hollow whispering through the swaying leaves. It was a good day for hunting; the smell of prey was fresh on the air, but no one in ThunderClan could bother with such a task at the moment.

"How do you expect me to do that," Jayfeather retorted hotly. "Ever since Tigerstar took over again the medicine cats have been treated as prisoners just as much as every other cat out there has. We've skipped almost four Moonpool meetings and aside from my dreams I don't think anyone else has gotten dreams from StarClan. It's as if they know there's nothing they can do about it." The gray tom's tone changed into one of hopelessness and he looked down sorrowfully at his paws.

"But you can walk through dreams right? You brought me to Heatherstorm that one night, couldn't you bring the other medicine cats to your dreams?" Lionstar perked his golden ears hopefully, anticipation gnawing at him like an enemy warrior. Even though Jayfeather was blind, the leader stared at him anxiously awaiting an answer.

"I suppose so. But what should I tell them?" Lionstar knew he'd convinced his brother, now it was just a matter of telling everyone else.

"Make sure they know that help has arrived. Be as vague as possible because this can't slip out. Just tell them to prepare their cats with as much herb help as possible and to be ready on the full moon." Lionstar was about to say more but a new scent tinged the herb-filled den and both toms flicked their ears up to hear Featherpaw inching quietly into the den like she was stalking prey.

"I agree, the prey does seem exceptionally juicy in this weather," Jayfeather meowed with a hint of amusement in his voice.

"Yes, the squirrels are really tasty nowadays. Why you wouldn't believe what I ate for dinner-" Lionstar turned to scratch at an imaginary tick on his tail and let out a gasp of fake surprise. "Oh Featherpaw! We didn't see you there!" Lionstar could hardly suppress a purr as his apprentice perked up. He knew she was sensitive about her flashy snow-white fur and the remark would give her a confident boost.

"Really? Yes! I'm going to practice my stalking skills all through the island and see how many people I can sneak up on. I'll be as good as ShadowClan soon. Then when we get home," Featherpaw seemed full of refreshed energy as she began to chat about the skills she'd practice to be the best warrior.

"So what did you come in here for," Lionstar asked gently. He didn't want to suppress her happiness but they didn't have time to share tongues so openly.

"Oh ya! Well, I don't know if I can go to ShadowClan again. I mean, what if I get caught? And besides, I'm only an apprentice… I don't know anything." Featherpaw shuffled her paws uneasily, her gleeful gaze replaced with one of defeat.

Jayfeather tilted his head then got to his paws, going to the back of the den to sort through herbs while his brother had a talk with the hesitant apprentice.

"You did it before, right?" Lionstar pressed. He didn't want to risk anymore lives than he had to but it was obvious Featherpaw had known what she was doing.

"I guess," the apprentice nodded uncertainly.

"Then I'm positive you can do it again. How would the other apprentices react when you said you want to ShadowClan twice?" Lionstar was hoping he was sounding persuasive enough to convince the fearful she-cat.

Featherpaw thought about this as she looked down at her dainty paws. "You're right, they'd all be really impressed! I bet none of them have ever done something like that. Wait 'til they find out!" she was starting to act like her self once more and Lionstar sighed relieved. Two cats down, one to go.

"I guess now all we have to do is talk to Crowfeather…"

"Blossomkit!" The small tom stumbled forward to see his sister, followed closely by Briarkit.

"So this is where the gatherings happen?" Blossomkit stared wide-eyed around the grassy island, the sight of the leaders' perch making her gasp. "This is amazing!" she squeaked and ran towards the bushes to go play.

"These kits sure do have a lot of energy," Lionstar jumped as Tigerheart padded up beside him. "I remember when Spottednose and Poppyleaf were kits…" he looked into the distance as a small smile crept onto his face. "They grew up so fast," he murmured distantly.

Lionstar nodded and let the warrior enjoy his thoughts before asking where Crowfeather had gone.

"I'm not sure. He disappears almost every day but nobody ever knows where. He sneaks out before we notice and gets back around," Tigerheart stopped and looked into the sky. The sun was just beginning to fade behind the treetops of the forest. It cast a yellow glow against the leaves that showed against it and gave warning that night was soon to come.

"Right about now actually," Tigerheart mewed thoughtfully.

Instinctively both warriors turned towards the thickets that sheltered the log leading a way to the island. Silently the sat down and awaited the arrival of the mysterious gray tom. The sun passed by overhead unnoticed, bringing a thin layer of darkness to cover the sky as it disappeared over the horizon. A lone star twinkled in the distance and reminded Lionstar just how tiring his day was.

"I'm going to go check on Streamleaf," Tigerheart yawned and got to his paws. Lazily he padded away from his leader in search of his mate and a good night's rest.

Lionstar sighed. Perhaps Crowfeather decided to run away and be a loner. It'd be sensible to do honestly; he wouldn't have to worry about getting caught by Darkstar or fighting in battles. Sometimes Clan life just isn't fit for all cats. But what will happen now with the prophecy if one of the chosen cats decides to leave?

With that thought in his mind the golden tom sat up and was about to lie down in his nest to think when the bushes trembled and an exhausted gray tom stepped into the clearing.

"L-Lionstar what are you doing here?" the warrior mewed nervously.

"I was waiting for you. So where have you gone to, huh? Where have you been all day and how come you keep disappearing? Are you trying to get killed?" Lionstar felt bad about going off on the WindClan tom but it was irritating at how unreasonable cats could be, even warriors.

"Well if you care so much then I suppose I'll tell you. I visit the WindClan prisoners, okay? I bring them some prey from the island so that they can at least be able to stand. Is it such a crime," Crowfeather hissed defensively.

Lionstar was appalled. "Yes it's a crime! By going to visit them you could risk getting caught and being held prisoner again. Or you might even die. And have you thought about your appearance? You look as fit as the BloodClan remnants. Don't you think they'll figure out where you're staying and eventually we'll be caught? That would ruin everything and put lives at risk!"

The prickly tom was about to retort but strangely he didn't. digging his claws into the ground he mewed, "Sorry," through clenched teeth.

Lionstar nodded and beckoned him to leave when suddenly he stopped himself. "Um, Crowfeather you say you go to the prisoners a lot right?"

The gray tom nodded warily. "Look I'll stop, okay." He meowed flatly.

"Actually don't." Lionstar sat down and neatly curled his tail around his paws. He already told the other two about their positions in the prophecy and no it was time to inform the last one of his duties. "I've been receiving dreams lately and now I know what it means. You, Jayfeather and Featherpaw were chosen as important roles in this prophecy. I need you to go to WindClan and RiverClan to talk to the prisoners there. Don't stop what you've been doing because we need those warriors to be strong during the battle. The full moon will happen in a couple of sunrises and there are many preparations to be made."

"So you want me to keep going there?" The rescued warrior meowed disbelievingly.

"Yes. Just be careful and only travel at night you hear?" Lionstar couldn't risk getting caught even a couple days early.

Crowfeather nodded and padded away. "Great StarClan," he muttered under his breath, "I'm getting bossed around by my own kin."

Lionstar stopped in his tracks and stared at the tom. What did he just say? But as Crowfeather continued to walk away the golden tom shook away the thought. "Like I'd be related to him,"

AN: Yes I do believe that Jaypaw and Hollyfrost are Leafpool and Crowfeather's kits. Which would mean that Lionstar is related to Crowfeather too. But back to my own story, now you've found out a little bit more about Lionstar's battle plan and what roles the cats will play. I really would like some reviews though, so I'll quit rambling so that you can start typing! (Remember, no updates until I get at least 5 reviews) Thanks and please review!!

Xoxo Snowy