Firestar called to the cats who where going to tonight's gathering. Felidae, Scourge, Nightmare, Sparrowtail, Ravenheart and I where all going! It's going to be our first Gathering. But Felidae. Nightmare and I knew not to get our hopes up for there will be some yelling matches at the Gathering about Thunderclan's new Warriors.

"Lets go!" Firestar called and we ran out of camp and headed to the lake. Ashfur ran beside me while Nightmare talked with Jayfeather and Lionblaze. I guess she said something to scare them because the both jumped at the same time and Nightmare laughed.

Sparrowtail and Ravenheart were talking about what to do at a Gathering while Felidae, for some odd reason was in the back of the group. Scourge was just near her because for one, They are mates, two he had no idea what a Gathering is, and three, we both new something was bothering Felidae.

But I put that thought aside as we reached the tree bridge and Thunderclan started to cross it. We were the last clan to arive, witch makes things a little less awkward with Scourge looking like the Scourge they all remember that killed Tigerstar. He is, but we don't want them knowing.

Firestar leaped up the branches of the Great Oak and let Onestar speak first.

"Windclan is doing well. Hunting is good. But we did sent rogues on our territory and we will be ready if anyone crosses the borders." Nightmare and Felidae exchanged a glance before looking back up ahead.

Lepordstar stepped forward and said "Prey is running well. A little bother from the Twolegs and we chaced a Fox out of our territory. It crossed the Shadowclan border, just to let you know Blackstar."

Blackstar stepped forward and said "Not a problem. We sent it over the Thunderclan border," Thunderclan cats began to brisle as the memory of our leader comming back being attacked by a badger.

"But same as Lepordstar. Prey running well, and we had a little trouble with those Kittypets but soon put them in their place." Blackstar dipped his head and stepped back.

Firestar stepped forward and said "Thunderclan has six new Warriors. Ravenpaw and Barley had travled back to Thunderclan and we welcomed them back. There new names are Ravenheart and Sparrowtail."

Ravenheart and Sparrowtail rose up and the four clans called their names. Firestar let the yells calme down before he said "Also, they came with friends and we already had one with us before they showed up. Flamewing, Felidae, Nightmare and Bloodclaw."

Thunderclan called out our names with at least a third of each clan. Blackstar stepped forward and said "More loners Firestar?" There was a taunt in his voice and before the Thunderclan leader could reply, Nightmare rose to her paws and asked "May I speak? This is something that needs to be heard."

Firestar was about to say no when Blackstar asked "More secrets? If Thunderclan has nothing to hide, let the loner speak." Onestar and Lepordstar nodded in agreement and Firestar said "Very well."

"Cats of all clans. Yes I Felidae, Bloodclaw and Flamewing were once loners, but If I may remind you all, Firestar was once a Kittypet and look at him now." No cat said anything and then she conitued.

"And If I have heard corectly, Blackstar was once a rogue, as so was Russetfur, the deputy." The clans nodded their heads in agreement and Blackstar and Russetfur bagan to brisle. "But Blackstar became a Great leader and Russetfur is a loyal Deputy. They wen't born in the clans, but they do have the hearts of a Warrior. And so do we!" Nightmare sweaped her tail to everyone in the clearing.

More cats began to nod in agreement and Blackstar wasn't sure if Nightmare just insulted him for being a Rogue or complemented him for being a great leader. Nightmare nodded to the Leaders and then sat down mummering her chant to herslef. Crazy she-cat...

"The Gathering is over." Blackstar anounced and jumped down from the tree. As the cats headed back to there Clan groups, I heard whispers about Scourge and how much he looked like the cat they knew from the Battle against Bloodclan.

Firestar leaped down and padded over to Nightmare who rose to her paws. "That was a very smart thing to say." Firestar praised her and Nightmare smiled and said "Thank you Firestar."

All of us filed out of the clearing and as we headed back to Thunderclan, I heard Nightmare say to Jayfeather, "Can you check on Felidae tomorrow...she seems to be...well diffrent. Maybe she's sick? Like maybe we can give her some..." She trailed off listing herbs and then She and Jayfeather got into a conversation.

I looked back at Felidae who was at the very back of the group talking with Scourge. Nothing seemed wrong. She just looked tired.

"So, what did you think of your first Gathering?" Ashfur asked walking up next to me. As I told him what I thought about it, I caught Sqirrleflight staring at us with a blank stare. I turned my head fully to her and asked "What?" There was a hint of anger in voice and she turned away and sped up.