Swiftstar's War

by Acornleap of MoonClan

It has been many moons since there were four clans. Only two remain, i.e, Moonclan and Sunclan. But, things are stirring in Moonclan. There are warriors, and Mountain-chasers (Cats who specialize in mountain terrain). Mountain-chasers never become leaders, until Swiftstar. This is his story. And his war.

38. epilogue

Epilogue

Swiftstar purred with delight as he watched Mudfoot, Fernlight, Brackenwhisker, and Ashstrike teach the apprentices, their mentors watching close by. Bluefeather sat watching too, sitting calmly outside the nursery. Shadowflight leapt up beside Swiftstar, and nudged him gently. Swiftstar murmured, "I still can't believe Bluefeather's kits."

"I know, but she's only temporarily a queen remember. Still, I think its wonderful Frostkit looks like Webtail!" Shadowflight reminded him.

Bluefeather had given birth to Frostkit (A white she-cat), Nightkit (A black and white tom), and Hollykit (A pure black she-cat). Yellowstripe too had moved into the nursery, expecting Rainheart's kits. Rainheart was constantly checking on her. Swiftstar decided, "I'll go and walk with Stoneclaw."

He leapt down and called to his brother, who bounded over. The two set off, heading for the top of the mountain. Stoneclaw meowed, "Swiftstar…I'm sorry about Ivymask. I never actually said it, but-,"

"No, no. He died honorably, and he killed Badgerstripe. I couldn't be prouder of him." Swiftstar purred.

The two sat for a long time, until Stoneclaw purred, "Quicklight and Ebonystep certainly are demanding elders!"

"You can say that again, I'd almost call Jayfeather mellow compared to them!"

Stoneclaw laughed, before getting up and sighing, "Sorry, but I have to organize the dusk patrol."

Swiftstar nodded in understanding, and waited for his brother to leave before murmuring, "We've come a long way haven't we Luna?"

He loved Luna dearly, this he knew, but Shadowflight was his true love. He waited for a moment, before hauling himself to his paws and padding home. That night, he dreamed of Starclan. Of walking beside Ivymask, Blossomstar, Skystar, and Luna. In the final moment of his dream, he saw Acornleap padding towards him, and calling out, "You have done well Swiftstar, you have freed us all. Rejoice in your clan; show courage and honor, and live well, you are Swiftstar the brave. You have ended Swiftstar's war."

I hope you all enjoyed this fanfic, and Thanks for the awesome reviews! I hope to hear more from great readers in the soon-to-be sequel! Stay awesome and create your own ending for Swiftstar, be it good or bad.

-A