Chapter 7: Starclan gazing
Night wrapped over the sky like a blanket, and all of Starclan lit up the tranquil skies. Ravenpaw stepped into the light of the stars and the stars illuminated his glossy, ebony fur. It had been two days since the attack at Thunderclan camp that Ravenpaw will never forget.
"Oh Starclan, I wish I knew why," whispered Ravenpaw, "Why did you give me a horrible sister, a terrible mentor, the love of my life is in a different clan and on top of all that Brownpaw loves her!" Ravenpaw stared up at the heavens that quietly watched him from above. "Answer me Starclan!"
Suddenly a star grew bigger and brighter than normal. It illuminated the sky and all in the vicinity as it glowed. Ravenpaw watched as it burst out of the sky and fell down toward earth.
He heard his father's voice whispering in his ear, 'follow the star Ravenpaw.'
Ravenpaw chased it obediently across the camp. Chasing the object he barely noticed Bluestar and Spottedleaf watching it glide across the heavens. Ravenpaw didn't pay attention as Spottedleaf murmured something about a prophesy. He galloped faster as the light of the falling star blazed falling onto the sunning rocks.
Ravenpaw saw that the star hit the rocks loosening them. "Whoa, some one easiest die from rock fall." Suddenly a light blinded him for a moment then he saw the rocks turn red as if bleeding and the river gush faster as it turned blood red.
He heard his father's voice again, 'This is what lies in our future, and many will die in battle and some not in battle. Remember my son, 'Fire alone can save our clan'.'
Ravenpaw looked around, "But why are you telling me this?"
"Because like real fire needs wood to burn, this fire will need you and your tales to burn," explained his father.
"Me?" he shouted, "Why me?"
"You will know soon, my son." His father's voice faded.
"Wait I have one last question!" shouted Ravenpaw, "What about Nightpaw?"
"Follow your heart, Ravenpaw, and she'll follow her own," cried his father's voice as it disappeared.
Ravenpaw wanted his father to stay, since he hadn't gotten to know his father well. Ever since he died, Ravenpaw felt utterly lost and alone. Then he thought of Nightpaw, would it ever work out between them? What about Brownpaw? He'd never let Nightpaw out of his sight again! Not after the last attack!
Suddenly a black figure appeared in the shadows, it was Nightpaw! She stumbled out of the forest and dashed to Ravenpaw's side.
"Nightpaw!" yelled Ravenpaw as she ran over and licked his cheek. "Shouldn't you be with Shadowclan?"
"I sneaked out to see you," she explained, "I needed to know that you were still okay."
"I'm fine, but isn't coming to the Sunning rocks a little dangerous? Some one could have found you!" Ravenpaw told her strictly. "I don't want any one to harm you!"
"I followed my heart, and it led me here," said Nightpaw licking his cheek. "We have to be together…somehow."
Ravenpaw remembered his father's words, 'Follow your heart, Ravenpaw, and she'll follow her own,' is this how Starclan planed it?
"You need to leave before anyone finds you," said Ravenpaw looking at her.
Nightpaw stood up and licked his face, "Good bye then………….. I love you."
"I love you too," said Ravenpaw licking her face before she rushed into the woods to leave for Shadowclan. Ravenpaw bowed his head sadly, "Goodbye."