Barn
Sunhigh became unbarable as the heat rose. Nightfrost flattened his pelt and panted. The tom was bored, hot, and wondering how long does it take for the leader to speak to Starclan. It did not last as long before when he heard a pawstep. Steps of paws echoed from behind, Fireheart's and Bluestar's scents reaching him. He tuned to them, dipping his head. Bluestar flicked her tail as they started to return.
They reached the Thunderpath, now full of roaring monsters. The three cats padded to the edge, a blue monster roaring by. They waited until the road was free and they could hear no noises. Bluestar shot ahead, with Nightfrost and Fireheart running with her. Nightfrost saw a field as soon as he jumped over the fence. Bluestar suddenly sat there and panted.
"Bluestar, you should rest," mewed Fireheart, padding to her side. The elderly she-cat glared before nodding.
"Alright, we'll rest in Barley's barn today. I'll lead the way." Fireheart padded though the empty field with the other two following. They reached the barn, surprising the cats living there.
"Bluestar, Fireheart, and Nightfrost, it has been a while," the black and white tom purred. "How's the prey running?"
"Prey has been running well, Barley. How are Violet's kits?" asked Fireheart.
"They've been doing well. Night even wanted to join a clan after hearing Ravenpaw's stories," Barley mewed. "Bluestar, would you like to rest in my barn? You look exhausted."
Thunderclan's leader nodded. "Thank you, Barley."
The clan cats padded into the barn, where they were greeted by a former Thunderclan apprentice, Violet and two kits.
"Who are they?" asked the gray kit.
"They are Bluestar, Fireheart, and Nightfrost, White," mewed the pale queen. "And these are my kits, White and Night."
"Fireheart! You're back!" mewed White as she jumped on his brother, making the deputy play with her. Nightfrost turned to see Night staring at him.
"You're Nightfrost?" the kit asked in a not kit-like way, more like a grown cat.
"Yes, I am Nightfrost. And you are Night, I believe?" Nightfrost replied, twitching his ears.
This time, Night's eyes seem to shine. "Yep! I wonder if I can ask Bluestar if I can join the clan. Ravenpaw told me so much about it!" she mewed most of it like a kit would.
"I see. What have you heard from him?" Out of the corner of his eye, Nightfrost noticed Ravenpaw mewing to Bluestar. The loner seem to be pleading to her, to which she accepted by the nod of her head. Ravenpaw padded off to Barley and Violet and mewed with them with them nodding.
"Ravenpaw said he was a apprentice in Thunderclan, one of the four clans in the forest. The clans in the forest are Shadowclan, the black heart of the forest. Riverclan, the best swimmers. Windclan, the fastest cats. And Thunderclan, the best stalkers in the forest. The clans share a rivalry in the forest, where they fight over territories and prey. There is a warrior code that all cats have to abide to and follow."
Nightfrost nodded. "Ravenpaw taught you much of the clan ways, didn't he?" A quick series of nods confirmed his question. He quickly turned his head when he heard Bluestar got up and padded to the siblings. The three meowed to each other and she padded to the entrance.
"Fireheart! Nightfrost! We have rested enough. We should leave while the sun is still high," the Thunderclan leader mewed loudly. Nightfrost padded to her, followed by Night and Fireheart had to roll so White will jump before heading to them. Ravenpaw stood at a distance, looking uncertain. Bluestar flicked her at him.
"Ravenpaw, I already told you that you may return to Thunderclan. If you still wish to stay, you may choose to. But quickly make your choice, we need to leave soon," Bluestar mewed, shocking Fireheart and Nightfrost. The white-chested tom turned to Barley and Violet.
"May I speak to Barley? For a bit?" Ravenpaw asked. Bluestar nodded. Meanwhile Night padded to Bluestar and dipped her head.
"Bluestar, can I join your clan?" the kit asked, looking hopeful. The barn cats looked surprised at her. The clan cats were as well, but became scared due to how Bluestar is now.
Bluestar narrowed her eyes. "Thunderclan is nothing but a group of traitors," she spat, "why do you want to join such a clan?"
"Because Bluestar. I just do. I really need to join the clans," Night mewed, her eyes fierce.
Bluestar signed and nodded. "Alright, you may join Thunderclan." Night grinned and hopped around happily to Barley and the others.
Barley podded Ravenpaw. "Look out for my sister's kit, Ravenpaw. And don't worry about us. You can visit us anytime you want."
Ravenpaw let out a weak smile. "Thank you...Barley."
Barley nodded. "And Night, make sure you listen and follow the clan ways."
"I will, Uncle." The barn cats mewed and shared tongues for a short while before Night and Ravenpaw padded to the group as they head off to home. Violet followed them part way. "Nightfrost, please watch over my daughter."
"I will, Violet. I'll watch over her as long as I can," Nightfrost promised. Violet smiled and waved her tail for goodbye as she saw them off.
Kind of ironic how I never knew what Violet look like when I decided how White should look like. In case you forgot, White is a gray she-cat with white paws(all four are).
