Winged

by sugarygranola

When two cats from each Clan find out they are related, they bond together, meeting every two nights by the lake. As their meetings continue, they uncover secrets from their parents past- and their powers. They find they have the power of super strength and flight. They soon realize that they were given powers for one reason- to save the Clans from an approaching danger.

18. Chapter 17 - Powerful

Winged: Chapter 17: Powerful

Embershade padded around outside the Warriors den, waiting for her brother, Snakefang. Tonight was the Meeting, and she wanted to be first, for some strange reason. "Can you go any faster?" She whispered to him. He grunted quietly. "I'm making sure they're all asleep. Gosh, can't you be patient?" She rolled her eyes. "Fine. Just hurry, please. I want to be there first." He purred at her. "Ever since you were a kit, you wanted to be first for everything."

Rolling her eyes again, she beckoned him forward. They pelted out of the den, exiting through the dirtplace. "Do you think Spottedpelt and Dapplesong will be there?" She whispered to him, anxiously. He shrugged. "Maybe. They need to come, for they have missed a few Meetings. I hope they haven't forgotten about us, and the prophecy." As he dragged out the word prophecy, he glared around, hoping no one heard.

She flicked his ear with her tail. "Silly furball."

(AT THE GATHERING ISLAND)

As Embershade balanced on the tree, she peered into the field. Excitement sprouted in her heart as she realized they where there first. Jumping off the branch, she turned to Snakefang. "We're here first!" Embershade purred in delight. "Not anymore," Called a voice. She spun around, seeing Spottedpelt jump down from the branch. "Where have you been? And where is Dapplesong?" Embershade questioned. Spottedpelt's eyes dulled at the last question, but quickly faded. "You'll find out soon." She promised.

Moments later, Iceflurry and Wolfmoon padded off the branch. "Hi!" Iceflurry purred at Spottedpelt. Spottedpelt greeted her, and so did the rest of them. "So, where's Dapplesong?" The dull flash in Spottedpelt's eyes came again, but faded. "Soon." She murmured. Iceflurry confusedly turned around.

Heartbeats later, Hazefeather and Flightwing were greeted by everyone. "Last time I remember, I was leader of the Meeting today." Flightwing said. Embershade dipped her head, gathering into the Meeting circle. "So," Flightwing said. "I'll go last. Does anyone have any news to report?" Spottedpelt stepped forward. "Me." She said, in barely a whisper. Flightwing dipped his head politely, beckoning her to speak.

The dullness appeared in her eyes once more, but this time it did not fade. "Well," She started. "You all where expecting me to bring Dapplesong, weren't you?" They nodded. "Well.. She won't be attending anymore Meetings." Embershade flashed up in anger. "Why? Is she afraid of the Prophecy?" Spottedpelt gave her a cold glare, telling her to shut it. Embershade still held her angry look, but listened on. "The reason she will no longer be with us, is because.." She chocked. "She's dead."

The cats yowled in surprise and mourn. "How? Isn't she apart of the eight? This can't happen!" Flightwing mewed in terror. "I'm sorry, Spottedpelt." Embershade mewed. "I found her in the Warriors den. Her chest had been ripped open. In her chest, a name had been written out." They gasped. "Who? Who is her killer? I'll rip them to shreds!" Embershade growled, Snakefang nodding behind her.

"The name written in her chest was 'Thornheart'. Does anyone have a Clanmate named Thornheart?" Hazefeather sat in the back, mourning her friend, while Flightwing answered for her. "No. Not a single Thornheart in ThunderClan." Spottedpelt looked to Iceflurry and Wolfmoon. They shook their heads. There isn't a cat named Thornheart in any of the Clans. Embershade thought with terror. Who is she? How did she kill Dapplesong without anyone seeing?

"There isn't a Thornheart in ShadowClan." Embershade said to Spottedpelt. Spottedpelt held a gasping face. "If there isn't a single Thornheart in the Clans, then how did she kill my sister- our sister?" They shook their heads with sadness. "I guess we must figure this out later. That is all I have to say." Spottedpelt whispered sadly, stepping backwards. "Anyone else have to say anything?" Flightwing called. They all shook their heads.

He smiled, even though Dapplesong's death upset him. "I must announce something." They looked upon him, beckoning him to speak. "I, and even Hazefeather, have found our power. I tell you now, that we have the power of flight. We think you all have this power too." The joyous looks on everyones faces made the tom chuckle. "Want me to show you?" He asked. They nodded, beckoning him on.

He ran forward, across the Gathering Island, and leapt. Beautiful white wings sprouted from his back, and he flew higher into the sky shouting and catcalling joyously. "I wanna try! I wanna try!" Iceflurry mewed, bouncing like a kit. She sped away into the clearing, copying Flightwing's actions. As she took a giant leap into the air, icy-colored wings came out of her back. She flew up to Flightwing, enjoying the view.

Heartbeats later, all the cats where in the air, enjoying the beautiful view. "I can see ShadowClan from here!" Embershade yowled to Snakefang. He hooted and howled, brushing past her. He flew up and down, enjoying the great fun he was having. Embershade joined him, laughing like there was no tomorrow.

~Dove