Once again, I do not own the Warriors series. Morningsky belongs to Carolyn M., Fireflower to Angeline H., Dawnsky to Destiny D., and Silverstar to Riley M.. Enjoy!
The next thing Morningsky knew, she was regaining consciousness. As the world came into focus, the solid golden she-cat pushed herself to her paws, shaking the last remnants of sleep from her mind. I...didn't dream, she realized with a heavy heart.
Fireflower still lay curled up next to her, her tail resting on her nose. Morningsky prodded her with her paw, but the tortie slept on.
"Fireflower? Fireflower!" Worry began to pulse through her paws. Was Fireflower locked forever in her dreams?
The Mooncreek was now clear and cleansed of Moonwater. Deciding that a little drink wouldn't hurt, Morningsky crouched down by the creekside. The face staring back made her do a doubletake. Her reflection looked older, wiser... It had her pale eyes and her gleaming coat of gold, but with tabby markings streaking it.
"D...Dawnsky...?"
The relection winked at her and disappeared, leaving Morningsky to gape at the empty waters before her. And then...
"Greetings, young one."
Morningsky spun around and came face-to-face with the most elegant-looking cat she had ever seen. Her tabby pelt shimmered like the night sky above them, her pale eyes twin moons. Stars danced at her paws.
"...Dawnsky?"
The tabby purred in affirmation.
Hope surged through Morningsky's heart. "So Fireflower was right...she told me that -"
"I know," Dawnsky interrupted gently, placing her tail on Morningsky's shoulder. Morningsky was mildly surprised to be able to feel it as if it were a living, breathing cat before her. "She's already been to see me."
"Oh..." Morningsky blinked. "Of course. I supposed she's told you about the Clan?"
Dawnsky nodded. "Yes, I have heard. Silverstar is one of the best things that could ever happen to ReedClan. If I could, I would gladly give my life for him again." She looked up to the sky, as if bidding farewell to her home amongst the stars. Then she turned back to Morningsky with a steely gaze. "Take me with you, Morningsky," she said. "Take me back."
The sun was just beginning to rise as Morningsky, Dawnsky, and Fireflower began the trek back up the river, talking excitedly the entire time. Before Morningsky knew it, they were padding through the forest back to ReedClan. Dawnsky seemede beside herself with glee, a little bounce in her step.
In what seemed like no time at all, the sun was out fully and the chattering trio of she-cats had returned. Morningsky leapt through the reed wall, her tail held high, and heard Fireflower follow. The reeds didn't rustle as Dawnsky bounded into the clearing after them. The camp, bustling with activity, seemed to be bathed in sunlight like the creek in moonlight. Morningsky purred.
"Welcome home, Dawnsky."
...And that's that for now. I really hope you enjoyed this chapter! If you did, leave a review and tell me what you liked about it. But if you didn't, leave a review anyway and let me know what I should do better. Thank you!