Chapter 11
"Long, long ago, five Clans lived in a far-off forest. They were the great ThunderClan, RiverClan, ShadowClan, WindClan, and SkyClan. They lived together as we do now, each ruling their own territories, masters of their wilderness.
"But, eventually, giant beasts known as Twolegs invaded SkyClan's territory with powerful, metal monsters. Rumor has it that monsters such as these lie dead in RustClan's junkyard, ya know. Now, these new creatures completely destroyed SkyClan's territory to build their own sprawling nests. SkyClan was forced to move far away.
"It did not take long for SkyClan to fall apart while searching for a new home, and arguing amongst themselves about who should lead, where to settle, what to do. They split up.
"According to legend, a ThunderClan warrior received a prophecy from StarClan. He was to find SkyClan and reunite them. And unite them, he certainly did! He found several cats who shared SkyClan's special trait, which was strong hind legs. They could jump and climb like no others! He and one of the SkyClan descendants, the only one left who still followed Clan tradition, taught these cats how to truly be a Clan. When the warrior returned to his own Clan, SkyClan existed once more.
"But, SkyClan later faced dissidence within itself. Within one generation, there was simply too much ambition to go around. Rustfang, Canyonstone, and Grassfur were three strong rivals to Woodstar's leadership. Canyonstone and Grassfur even resorted to recruiting rogues to gain power, after they and their followers left SkyClan. The medicine cat, Rainear, decided to consult with StarClan when Rustfang threatened to lead away the remaining half of SkyClan's forces.
"StarClan did understand that there was little that could be done to truly keep SkyClan united, and they instructed the remaining warriors to meet with Canyonstone and Grassfur's rogues. They would form four new Clans, and move to a home with four distinct territories not far to the north.
"All cats agreed, and eventually settled here. SkyClan's blood was diluted through the generations, as more cats joined the four new Clans. Only RustClan has pure SkyClan ancestry, as they were intolerant to all outsiders.
"We are now four Clans, and proud of our own customs and territories."
Everflame's eyes gleamed and he lifted his chin in pride as he finished relaying the history of the Clans.
"Now, run along youngster, and get some fresh-kill for yourself."
"Okay. Thank you for the story, Everflame!"
The kind, old elder chuckled. "It was my pleasure."