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Jayfeather

I was lying in my warm nest late in the afternoon, when pawsteps approached my nest. At first I thought it was Lunarwing, but when I opened my mouth to taste the air, it was Leafpool, the last cat I wanted to see. Well, smell in my case.

"What are you doing here?" I asked.

"I know what you're doing with Lunarwing," she whispered in my ear.

"What do you mean?" I asked, playing the defensive card whilst begging to StarClan that she hadn't found out about our relationship.

"It doesn't take a mouse-brain to realise what you're doing with her, Jayfeather," my mother hissed.

How could she have found out? Had Lunarwing said something? Maybe if I denied it she would believe that I knew nothing. "I'm teaching her Leafpool. Nothing else," I said, begging for StarClan to be with me.

"Jayfeather, it's obvious," Leafpool said.

"I don't know what you're talking about," I lied desperately.

Leafpool breathed loudly. "Jayfeather, you should lay off the licking. No cat cleans themself that much. It won't be long before cats start to notice your closeness and spread rumours," she said, clearly not falling for my trap.

I decided to come clean. She wasn't about to drop it. "How long have you known?" I said finally, defeated.

"A couple of days after the Gathering," she told me.

I hung my head low. I loved Lunarwing so much, but what we were doing was wrong and we both knew that.

"Jayfeather, this won't end well, I'll tell you that for nothing," Leafpool said, her voice suddenly hoarse as if she were remembering something. Crowfeather.

"I know, but the moment I first heard her calling out over the clearing, something sparked inside me. I was puzzled as to what it was for a while, but now I realise. It was love," I said. She'd filled in the gaping hole that Half Moon left in my heart.

A mrrow of laughter escaped Leafpool's mouth. That was the opposite of what I'd expected. "Jayfeather, you've fallen hard and fast, but be careful. Don't make my mistakes," she said carefully.

"Even StarClan couldn't stop me from loving her," I declared.

"Go to Firestar, he sent me to get you," she said as I padded out of the den.

I turned around quickly. "Leafpool, please don't tell!"

"My lips are sealed Jayfeather," she said with a hint of amusement in her voice.

I turned, raised my head and padded over to where Lunarwing was talking to Lionblaze.

Lunarwing

"The fox was huge!" Lionblaze finished his story with a huge exclamation and shining eyes. He was such a show-off. I rolled my eyes and noticed Jayfeather's gray pelt weaving through the clearing.

"Come on, let's go," I purred.

"Where are we going?" Jayfeather asked.

"Firestar will explain later," I replied.

We walked to the barrier, where Firestar, Dovewing and Hawktalon were waiting patiently; or in Hawktalon's case, jumping around like an excited apprentice.

"About time," Dovewing grumbled. "Hawktalon has been pacing for ages."

I shot a glare at Hawktalon, who had a sheepish look on her face, then looked to Firestar. "Let's go," the orange tom said.

Firestar turned and walked out of the ThunderClan camp and into the forest. Dovewing followed close behind. Hawktalon was deep in conversation with Lionblaze; they loved to compare stories, which I suspect they both exaggerate a little. I walked behind with Jayfeather.

We padded through the forest, talking about herbs and poultices, completely avoiding the subject of our forbidden love, until Hawktalon dropped back to walk with us. "So, how are you two lovebirds back here?" Hawktalon asked.

"Lovebirds?" Jayfeather sounded like he was choking. "You think I would ignore the medicine cat code like Leafpool? Really? You should know better." He snorted and stomped ahead.

I looked over at Hawktalon. Her ears were drawn back and her eyes were big. "I didn't mean to upset him," she said quietly, her good mood ruined.

"I know," I replied.

"I should have known better," said the light brown she cat.

"Jayfeather is the one who should know better. Every cat knows about you and your comments."

"Are you commenting about my comments?" Hawktalon's good mood seemed to surface again.

"Yes, I think I am," I answered.

"Yeah, I'll super jump onto you if you do it again," Hawktalon said, crossing the border.

"Super jump?" I asked.

Hawktalon rolled her eyes. "My power, mouse brain."

"But that's because you're a SkyClan cat," I said. "That's not really a power."

Hawktalon slowed her pace. "Wow, you're right. I never thought of that before. But just because I'm a prophecy cat doesn't mean I have to have a power, right?"

"Wrong," I said. "If four of the five cats have powers, then why wouldn't the fifth?"

"Then what is my power?" Hawktalon wondered.

"The time will come, young one," I said in a deep and powerful voice.

"Yes Master Yoda," replied Hawktalon, bowing her head. "But when is that time? Is it soon?"

"Find that yourself, you will," I said in the same voice.

Hawktalon laughed. "To any cat listening to this conversation, we're talking complete gibberish."

"We are," I agreed with a laugh.

"We'd better hurry up or it will be Christmas by the time we get to the island and my kits will be out and about," Hawktalon said.

I pushed away the amusing image of mini-Hawktalons and crept to Firestar, wanting to spook him. When I was a few tail-lengths, I wished myself invisible and jumped at Firestar, appearing back on the ground, right in front of him. "Boo!"

If he was scared, he didn't show it. "Cut that out would you?"

I sighed dramatically. "But Firestar, its fun."

"And it's not nice to leave your Clanmates behind," a voice meowed from behind. I looked to see Hawktalon puffing and panting behind me.

I twitched my whiskers. "Sorry."

"Why are we going to the island when it's not full moon?" I asked, realising I didn't know where I was going.

"Because Lunarwing, it is time to tell the other Clans," Firestar said, not taking his emerald eyes off the horizon.

"Oh."

We must now be in the book, 'Last Hope' which came out after Hawktalon – or Alison then – and I were killed by that supposedly drunk fox-heart in the car. We just had to die before the final book was released. Now we couldn't predict the future like we had in the previous moons.

A head poked out of the long grass and then made a dash after something, heading towards the setting sun. A figure streaked past Hawktalon in the opposite direction. It looked like a rabbit. "Hey!" I yelled. Then I repeated myself when the cat didn't hear me.

In the corner of my eye, I saw Hawktalon plant her feet in the ground and yowl at the top of her lungs, "Over here!" Her yowl sent a gust of wind streaming through the grass, like the ripples of the lake.

The cat stopped abruptly and gazed around the landscape. Its eyes finally came to rest on our patrol and the cat came running over.

"Onestar just left," the cat panted. I didn't recognise him; then again, I don't talk to many warriors at Gatherings.

"Thanks Antpelt," Firestar answered.

I followed Firestar until a thought stopped me in my tracks. Antpelt died two books before Last Hope. Then how is he here?

"Lunarwing," Hawktalon gasped. "Tell someone before you stop like that."

"Sorry," I apologised absentmindedly.

Hawktalon grunted and walked beside me. "Why did you stop anyway?"

"Antpelt," I hissed under my breath.

Hawktalon's yellow eyes widened in understanding. "How?"

"I don't know." I shook my head. I broke into a run and bolted to the island, leaving the patrol of prophecy cats behind. I took a seat at the edge of the tree bridge and watched the sun set across the lake.

After a while, I noticed Lionblaze and Dovewing walking along the rocky beach.

"Don't run off, Lunarwing," Lionblaze scolded, half out of breath. I guessed he'd been trying to catch up with me.

Dovewing spoke up, "I told you it was mouse brained to run after her. She can outrun WindClan!"

"Thank you Dovewing," I said.

"Is that them now?" a voice asked from the island.

"Come on." I leapt onto the tree and weaved through the branches until I'd made it to the island.

I waited until the whole patrol had crossed the bridge and followed Firestar into the clearing. Every Clan leader and their medicine cat were waiting for us.

"What do you want Firestar?" Blackstar asked crossly. "Why have you called us here?"

Firestar sat down and wrapped his tail around his paws, the last of the sunlight shining on his orange fur. "Now, what I am about to tell you will change the rest of your lives," Firestar began to speak. "Do you think you are ready for that?"

Leopardstar spoke up, "If it will help me protect my Clan, then I am ready."

Onestar looked uncertain while Kestrelflight whispered in his ear. Then he raised his head and mewed firmly, "Yes, I must know."

Firestar's gaze travelled to Blackstar and Flametail. Littlecloud had been getting very old and frail lately so he must have stayed back at camp. "Blackstar, what do you think?" asked Firestar.

"Tell me why you have called us to this island tonight Firestar," Blackstar answered. "Then I will make my decision."

Firestar dipped his head to the leaders. "You wish for me to tell you, and then I shall tell you."

I settled beside Hawktalon, ready to hear Firestar's story.

Firestar's voice was the only thing that broke the silence of that night. Even the birds had stopped chirping, as if to listen to what the ThunderClan leader had to say. "These cats I have brought here with me, these five fine cats, are part of a prophecy."

Leopardstar murmured something to Mothwing. Blackstar stared disbelievingly at Firestar. Onestar watched Firestar's eyes, waiting for him to continue.

"First I received a prophecy from my friend Skywatcher of SkyClan; there will be three, kin of your kin, who hold the power of the stars in their paws. The three are Jayfeather, Lionblaze and Dovewing."

"Then why are Hawktalon and Lunarwing here?" Blackstar sneered. "Where do they come into all of this?"

Firestar shot a look at the ShadowClan leader. "I was getting there. One day a patrol brought in these two kits," Firestar flicked his tail at me and Hawktalon, "and that night I was given a second prophecy. The dove and the jay will soar with the hawk and the lion will watch them dance with the moon."

"So, what does this have to do with us?" questioned Leopardstar.

"The three have powers for a reason," Firestar continued. "They will help in the battle with the Dark Forest."

The leaders and the medicine cats looked at each other, clearly confused. Firestar went on to explain what the Dark Forest is and how they were recruiting troops in preparation for an upcoming battle.

"You said the Three had powers. What sort of powers do you mean?" piped up Onestar.

Firestar looked to where Dovewing, Jayfeather and Lionblaze were sitting together. "You can explain."

"I can hear long distances and have advanced senses," Dovewing said.

"I can read minds and walk in dreams," Jayfeather admitted, a hint of pride in his voice.

Lionblaze stepped forward, his chest puffed out. "I can't be defeated in battle."

"But one of our warriors beat him in battle recently," Blackstar snarled. "Prove these powers."

"You are impressed by our powers, but also frightened because you fear we will bring harm to your Clan," said Jayfeather.

Blackstar's mouth hung open for a moment, before he closed it with a snap.

"What about Hawktalon and Lunarwing?" asked Flametail. "Do they have powers too?"

"Yes we do," I said. Then, accepting the unspoken challenge, I let the feeling of wanting to be invisible take over. I knew I had done it when the cats started looking around the clearing, wondering where I had gone.

Then I went and stood behind Blackstar and released the feeling. "Boo!"

Blackstar leaped so high that he could have touched the moon. I snickered and sat beside Hawktalon again.

"My turn," Hawktalon whispered, rising to her paws. "Wait a minute, how can I show my talent?"

"Yell something really loud," I replied. "But make sure you are facing away from everyone."

Hawktalon nodded and walked to the edge of the clearing. "Watch closely." She turned so that she was facing the ThunderClan territory.

She planted her feet in the ground, evenly spread apart. She opened her mouth and let out a yowl so loud that birds rose out of the trees in ThunderClan territory. The force of the yowl sent huge ripples, almost waves, splashing around the lake.

Hawktalon turned to face the leaders. "Believe us yet?"

Leopardstar and Onestar nodded. Blackstar looked at the prophecy cats assembled in front of him and reluctantly nodded.

Firestar stepped forward and began to speak, "The Dark Forest's forces are rising. They will attempt to wipe out every Clan cat in existence if we don't do something to protect ourselves."

"What do you think we should do?" asked Onestar.

Firestar took a deep breath and said, "We should combine the Clans, forget all borders and rivalries and work together."

Leopardstar agreed immediately; she knew it was best for the future of the Clans. Onestar accepted after a hushed conversation with Kestrelflight. Everyone waited for Flametail to finish convincing Blackstar.

After a moment of hesitation, Blackstar nodded.

Firestar bowed his head and spoke, "Then LionClan will hunt again."


This chapter was mainly written by Lunarwing and I (Hawktalon) revised it. I really like this chapter for some reason

Anyways, slow update excuses: performing, Scouts, evil homework, bad school, WRITER'S BLOCK!, Doctor Who, killer monsters, new hats, music . . . I can keep going.

Also, its school holidays now so I'll be updating my fanfics more often . . . ish.

IMPORTANT: This chapter is dedicated to Lunarwing's Grandma, who passed away a while ago. I would have put something up before this, but Writer's Block seems to love me and won't leave. I hereby dedicate chapter 28 of The Hawk and the Moon, to Lunarwing's Grandmother.

*wipes away a tear* Please review

~Hawktalon out! *sniffles*