As of right now, my story with The Broken Clan isn't on hold..it's just..uhm..sitting there. Until I find my muse again, sigh. I thought I'd write something though and since I'm reading AVoS I thought I'd write a fanfiction. What if there was four kits instead of just Violetshine, Twigbranch, etc? One for each clan in the beginning, I thought it'd be interesting to write about so here we go. I do not now own any cats besides the two extra kits I've thrown into the mix. This will loosely, very loosely, follow AVoS but since it's an AU it won't follow exactly because no fun. Okay this is getting long, let's just jump into Thunderclan!
Sweetkit peaked out of the nursery, wondering when Alderpaw would be coming by like he had promised them. She flicked her tail and tried to remain calm as she thought about what the night might hold for her siblings and her. She wasn't sure what would happen, since they had mentioned they would be taken to the gathering. She could tell the sun was setting in the camp, casting long shadows along the camp as the warriors gathered themselves near the entrance. Is Alderpaw coming? She was about to give up hope when she saw a dark ginger pelt out of the corner of her eye.
"Is it Alderpaw?" She heard Flintkit squeak from behind her, she kicked out at him to shut him up and he huffed. When he got closer, she retreated back to her three siblings. Violetkit and Twigkit had wide eyes as they thought about the idea of meeting even more cats. Sweetkit gave them a playful swat on the side of the head, which knocked them out of their state and they gave her a playful growl in response. Daisy shushed them and swept them over to her with her tail, trying to calm the four before they got into a playfight and disturbed Lilyheart's sleeping kits.
"Hello, kits!" Alderpaw exclaimed before he got a glare from the queens, he gave them a sheepish smile before checking on all four of them. Sweetkit wiggled away from Daisy and ran to him, trying to fluff out what little fur she had to show she was a big kit now. "Yes, you all four look like you have gotten better since you got here." He bent his head down and touched his nose to the tip of her head, she let out a soft purr and stuck her tongue out at her siblings. "How are all four of you settling in?"
"We are doing fine" Violetkit spoke up, freeing herself also now. He nodded and shared a glance with Daisy that Sweetkit couldn't quite read. She stretched out to get his attention, hoping the look on his face would go away when he saw how healthy all four of them had gotten.
"I think it's time for you guys to go the gathering, I'll be carrying one of you. I have Sparkpaw, Lionblaze, and Leafpool waiting outside for the other three. Which one is getting a badger ride from me?" He asked, they all were free now and were scrambling over each other to climb onto his back. He let out a soft groan as the tiny claws dug into his fur, Twigkit hanging onto his side and Flintkit on the other one. Violetkit and Sweetkit had been triumphant in landing on his back. He swung a bit as he left the den, letting them hang on until they entered the now dark camp. Sweetkit felt a surge of thrill fill her now, Daisy always told her kits weren't allowed up this late! She shared a look with Violetkit, who must be thinking the same as her. She watched as Violetkit was scooped up by Sparkpaw, she wanted to call out to her but she knew she was still close to the nursery.
"Do you think Larkkit will be jealous?" Flintkit asked, dangling now from Lionblaze's jaw. Twigkit nodded quickly, wonderment back in her eyes as they were carried to the other gathered cats. Sweetkit opened her mouth, taking all the new scents of her clanmates, as Alderpaw called them. She tried to remember all their names but there was so many! She clung onto Alderpaw's back as they made their way further into the territory. She looked up at the trees above her, taking the sight of the full moon light filtering through the branches above. I can't wait to tell Daisy all about this! Lilyheart too! She heard a fluttering sound nearby and ducked her face into the dark ginger's toms fur.
"That's just a bird, don't worry it's not an owl." Lionblaze mumbled to her, catching up to them with Flintkit now on his back. She glanced back to her sisters, they were still dangling from the other cats jaws but they seemed to be excited now, whispering to themselves. There were now approaching a large body of water and Sweetkit hopped up, almost toppling off Alderpaw's back now. She could see an island in the distance, is that where they were heading? It looked so far! She peered over the edge of Alderpaw now, looking deeper into the water. She wanted to study all of the territory she would one day be exploring with her siblings.
"We are crossing Windclan's border soon." Alderpaw told her, she forced her eyes off the water and into the empty grasslands beyond them. She felt uncomfortable not concealed within the trees now but she enjoyed the cool breeze brushing her pelt now. She looked over the hill, wondering if Windclan cats would be there. "When we reach the horse place we shouldn't be much further from the gathering place." Alderpaw added quickly, falling beside the other cats so her littermates could hear him.
"Has anyone told you guys about the clans?" Sparkpaw asked, shifting her gaze between the four kits who all shook their heads no. When she said that, Sweetkit noticed there was a stream of cats coming down from the hillside and she opened her mouth in amazement at the sight of the cats. "Well, there's Thunderclan-we're the best! Those rabbit chasers are Windclan, then there's Shadowclan and Riverclan. You will meet them all at the gathering." Alderpaw shot her look that Sweetkit yet again couldn't understand, isn't this supposed to be exciting? What was wrong?
They arrived to the gathering and she was sat down next to her littermates, trying to take in as many cats as she could. She was so enthralled with it all, she didn't notice that Flintkit had reared up on his back legs and tackled her down. She kicked at his soft belly, trying to get him off as she laughed.
"Be quiet now, please." Sparkpaw was speaking to them and Flintkit hopped off of her, the two sharing a face before laughing again. Violetkit and Twigkit perked their ears up, wanting to get involved obviously. Sweetkit was so intrigued by everything she didn't even hear the leaders above her talking, instead she kept swiping at Flintkit's or Twigkit's tail behind their backs.
"I never thought there was so many cats!" Twigkit mewed, which earned her a chorus of laughter from them. Twigkit backed up a bit before swiping at Sweetkit's ears playfully. They couldn't get into a full blown play fight here, but they could still do small things like this at least. Their heads snapped forward when the gathering went silent, all the cats were looking towards them.
"Well there's four of them, isn't there Bramblestar?" A big dark ginger tom was speaking to Bramblestar now. Sweetkit felt her mouth go a bit dry when the tom spoke of her littermates like that, what were they doing? She looked to Alderpaw but he wasn't looking back at them right now. What's going on?
"What are you suggesting, Rowanstar?" Bramblestar was trying to remain calm but it was obvious to even the kits he was angry at what he said. Sweetkit felt like she missed something very important, she wished she had been paying attention more now. "Do you think we should give them to each Clan? Surely the prophecy can't be fulfilled if they're separated."
"Or maybe that's what it means." Began a light brown tabby, but he was cut off by Bramblestar before he could continue his thought.
"Your opinion changed Onestar, I thought you didn't think there was much to the kits?" His ears were flat against his head and it was obvious he was trying to keep himself calm under the attack he was receiving.
"Does Thunderclan think it can control the forest and horde the prophecy to themselves, Bramblestar?" The tabby finally continued, flashing his eyes to Sweetkit now who wanted to retreat inside her pelt. "I think it's a sign, there's four of them, four clans." Bramblestar's shoulders deflated and he looked to a blue gray cat next to him as though he was wanting back up from her. She opened her mouth to speak, very careful of her next words.
"I think Rowanstar and Onestar have a point, Bramblestar. There is four kits." She emphasized the last part, giving a sympathetic look to the kits who still seemed confused. Bramblestar took in a deep breath, closing his amber eyes for a moment as though he didn't dare look anyone in the eyes while he spoke.
"Very well, it's only fair that each clan gets one kit." Alderpaw's pelt was bristling and Sweetkit was looking frantically around as the cats on the tree hopped down and approached them. She cowered into her siblings embrace and closed her eyes.
"What's going on Alderpaw?" Violetkit asked, peering up at him.
"Yes, why is every cat angry?" Twigkit added, her eyes big now and she looked to be shivering in her pelt. Alderpaw approached them and licked each of their heads, a look of pain in his eyes now as he gazed at each one.
"It's okay little ones, just be strong." They all four tried to calm themselves but they overheard Sparkpaw asking him if Bramblestar was really letting the leaders each take one. Sweetkit could feels the cats closing in on her and the she-cat up top declared the gathering to a close, hopping down while she was followed by the other cats.
"How will we decide who gets which?" Onestar hissed, glaring at Bramblestar now. Bramblestar didn't answer him, just followed the leaders to them as the cats parted for them to come through. The she-cat looked to be almost apologetic as she gazed down at them and Sweetkit hid behind Violetkit, burying herself into her fur and taking in her scent. She had her eyes closed when she felt air replace her sister's presence. She looked up to see the one they called Rowanstar with her.
"Alderpaw! Help me!" She cried out, struggling in his grip as the leader held her up there. Sweetkitkit tried to reach up for her, snagging herself onto her white and black fur but she was ripped away by Onestar. She felt herself shaking as the ground beneath her vanished, she wanted to go home!
"No! Don't take them!" Twigkit yowled, turning in circles as the three leaders held the littermates. Sweetkit tried to reach out for Twigkit but she was too far away and Onestar was already backing away from her.
"Alderpaw! Please!"
"Don't let them take me!" They were all crying out now, Alderpaw hid his face away, scooting Twigkit near him now. Bramblestar said something to the cats holding them but Sweetkit couldn't hear him over the sound of her own cries, she wanted Daisy and Lilyheart. She felt the jerk movements of the leader as he carried her off to wherever she was going. She looked back to see the other three were growing more silent as they watched her go.
They were approaching the open terrain she had passed when she was on her way to the gathering and she felt her heart drop as they climbed the hill. The grass was tickling her feet with each new swish of it but she didn't dare try to scratch it as they made their way into an open camp. Sweetkit saw dens but there was cats sleeping in the clearing, a few had their heads perked up though when Onestar came into the camp.
"This is Sweetkit, a kit prophesied by Starclan. Thunderclan tried to keep the kits to themselves but each clan got one." One was speaking through her scruff and she could feel his hot breath on her neck. She stared up at him then back to the cats. "Heathertail will nurse her for now until it is time for her apprenticeship." He didn't leave it up for argument as he carried her into a den, she was glad about that at least. She saw a she-cat who looked like Onestar and two small shapes curled up next to her belly. The she-cat lifted her head at his arrival and surprise seemed to show in her eyes. He quickly repeated the situation to her and sat Sweetkit down, turning quickly out of the den and leaving her alone with the nursing Queen.
"I'm Heathertail, this is Smokekit and Brindlekit." She whispered in a sleepy voice, yawning now. "You can settle in next to them, they don't bite." She gave her a small purr before resting her head. Sweetkit hesitated before stepping into the nest next to the kits. Her throat was burning from her crying at the gathering and she glanced outside the den, wondering if her siblings were safe where they were at.
