Chp.3 "Windclan's Message"

It was the half moon yet again. Today, Leafpool, along with her son, Jayfeather, would be traveling to the Moonpool to share tongues with Starclan.

Leafpool hoped that she wouldn't receive something so disturbing for the second time. But, if Starclan sent it, it was bound to happen.

Jayfeather was sorting the herbs in the medicine cat den. "Yarrow goes here, juniper berries here, death berries in the far back..." he sang to himself.

Leafpool then glanced at her young. "Do you want me to fetch us some fresh kill? she asked kindly.

"Sure." was the reply.

Leafpool then trotted out of the den. She ran into Tigerpaw, Willowpaw, and Mistypaw. The trio were arguing over who's turn it was to check the elders for ticks.

"It's your turn Willowpaw." yelped Mistypaw. "Nu uh, it's Tigerpaw's turn!" she meowed back.

"You three should be proud to have our elders here. How about the three of you both do it? They'll tell you some interesting stories, like the wrath of Tigerstar! Besides, you'll get done alot faster." she meowed to them.

The three then raced to fetch some mouse bile. Kits. thought the she-cat to herself

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ It was now time for the cats to travel to the Moonpool. They made their way there, being joined by Mothwing, Willowshine, Kestrelflight, and Littlecloud.

Leafpool trotted into the paw prints of her ancestors. She felt brave knowing that her ancestors were there to guide all four Clans.

They reached the pool of water. The stars shimmered on the reflection on the pool. It was truly a beautiful site.

Leafpool then trotted up to the pool. She lapped at the water, and closed her eyes.

Leafpool stood in the middle of darkness. It then began to rain. The cat decided to take a stroll through it. She then realized that this wasn't her Clan, this was Windclan! What in Starclan's name was she doing on their territory!? Large paws trotted behind the trees. The same gray/black cat hid behind in darkness A black cat stood up on a tree branch, glaring at the Thunderclan cat.

Blood then splattered on the tree trunk! The black cat was fine, but what had happened to the other cat? A cat yowled in pain. Leafpool ran to try to help the poor thing, but was stopped by four cats that now hunted in Starclan.

Leafpool stared at Cinderpelt, Spottedleaf, Feathertail, Hollyleaf, and her father, Firestar.

Hollyleaf touched noses with her mother, followed by the others. This can be prevented. Only can love shine the way through. Any cat can save you from this horrible fate. It could be a kit to a warrior. If this does happen, however, it will ruin you for the rest of your life. the words quivered around her.

The cats then began to disappear. "No, don't leave me! Help me through this!" Leafpool cried. You'll understand when the timing is right, young one.

Leafpool then shot her eyes open. What could this mean!?

Oh, whatever shall I do. the cat thought as they trotted home.