Firestar opened his eyes. He was in the medicine cat's den. His body aced, and after that battle with Tigerstar, he was surprised that he didn't lose a life. If he did, he'd be on his last life. He took a deep breath. Wait… This isn't Thunderclan! The fiery leader jumped to him paws, bringing a new burst of pain. He ignored it, he had to get back to Thunderclan! What if they think I'm dead! Firestar shuddered. Thunderclan couldn't lose their leader yet!
Firestar stood and surveyed his surroundings. Brambleclaw, Squirrelflight, Sandstorm, Leafpool and some kits were also in the den. Squirrelflight was curled around Brambleclaw and the kits. She yelped as the cats started to fade. "Bluestar!" A young, gray-blue she cat trotted into the den. Bluestar! I must be in Starclan! Firestar gasped. Bluestar smiled at him, before turning and leading Squirrelflight and the kits out of the den.
A moment later, a pretty tortishell strolled into the den. "Hi Firestar! I see your awake!" Spottedleaf commented. Firestar purred. The she-cat had been Thunderclan's medicine cat when he was an apprentice, but now served in Starclan. "Hi Spottedleaf, care to explain?" He gestured towards the fading cats. "Don't mind them. Their just going back to Thundeclan. The leader knotted. "will I be returning also? My clan has got to be worried." If both their leader, deputy and former medicine cat died, Thunderclan would be in a panic.
The she-cat wagged her tail. "Soon, but the elders would like to see you." Firestar was surprised. The elders in Starclan could be anything from the reign of Thunder, to Sandstorm's parent. He followed Spottedleaf into another larger den. He was surprised to find few cats there, only four strong warriors. Spottedleaf dipped her head.
"Thunderstar. Firestar is here" Firestar gazed at the first leaders of the clans in amazement. These were the cats who started it all, the wisest cats in the forest. A golden tom knodded. "Welcome Firestar." A black she cat spoke next. "The cats of Starclan are pleased that you were able to make it here." That must be Shadowstar. Firestar gasped. "As soon as the other leaders join us," Said a small tan-colored tom. "We can get started." Finished a sleek blue-gray she cat.
That must be Windstar and Riverstar. Firestar jumped as five cats entered. He reconised three, Mistystar, Onestar, and Blackstar, the other leaders of the forest, but the last one was new. The other leaders looked shocked to see each other. "What in starclan is the leader of riverclan doing here?" Blackstar growled. Mistystar advoided his gaze. "I could say the same about shadowclan," She hissed. "
Shadowstar and Riverstar looked uncomfortable. "Why do our two clans hate each other?" Shadowstar wailed. "We used to be friends." The clan leaders were shocked. Most of the clans hated Shadowclan, mostly because of the evil that lay in there. River nusseled Shadow. "Both our clans have our faults. And I believe that they have a very good reason for doing so." Shadow glared at River. "WHAT DID YOU SAY?" The tom winced. "Later, Shadow, you don't want the leader of your clan to look down on you, do you?" Shadow glanced at Blackstar. She sighed. "Fine. I'm just glad Blackstar was finally able to take control, after that filthy Tigerstar nearly destroyed my clan!" Blackstar jumped.
Thunderstar sighed. "Cats are beginning to relise that their leaders aren't moving." He hissed. "Do you want a war between all the clans?" All the leaders pelts stood on end. "No," River replied. "Lets get down to buisness." The four leaders turned, only to be stopped by a hiss.
"Ahem." The cat who had lead the cats into the den looked annoyed. "What about my clan?" Wind sighed. "Yes, Sky we didn't forget about you. The great Skystar cannot be forgotten." The three other leaders looked confused. "Skystar?" They asked. "Yes." A she-cat stepped out from behind Sky. Firestar recognized the leader of Skyclan, mmmmmm. "I am mmmmmm, leader of Skyclan. Don't ask questions now. I think our friends here have something important to tell us.
The leaders knotted. "Yes." Sky joined her fellow leaders oppisite the five clan leaders. "I take it you all are down to your last lifes." The surprised leaders knotted. "Normally, this would be the time that we would tell you to take it easy, but on this occasion," Thunder's eyes darkened. "We have agreed to give you back your nine lives." Silence filled the den. "What?" Blackstar gasped.
Sky sighed. Five clans that roam the forest must follow the chosen three. Together they will banish darkness, or be lost forever." Sky proposed. Firestar knew what she ment, but chose not to say it now.
Thunder stood. He walked over to Firestar. "With this life I restore all your nine lives. Use them well to defend your clan." He touched his mussel to Firestar's head. Firestar felt a burst of pain as all his lives were restored. He was blinded by pain, and when it subsided, he saw the other leaders looking what he felt, tired, weak, and shocked. They also looked younger. "Thunderclan thanks you." Firestar was surprised to find that his voice didn't rasp anymore, and that he felt younger too.
"We have made you, your deputies, their mates and your mates younger so you can run your clan for many moons to come. May you use your lives wisely." Sky praised.
Onestar looked shaken. "Lets meet at the island, to talk…" He looked tired, but anxious. The leader of Skyclan knodded. "Skyclan will be at the lake soon. Just you wait!" She sounded excited. Firestar was going to say more, but he felt his eyelids drop, and he fell asleep.
Firestar opened his eyes. He was once again in the medicine cat's den. Sandstorm jumped. "Firestar? You were trembling, Jayfeather said…" She trailed off. Firestar twitched his wiskers in amusment. His own mate thought he was dead. "What happened?" Sandstorm asked. Firestar licked his mate's ear. "You'll find out soon enough." He glanced around the den. Jayfeather ran from cat to cat, trying to path up their wounds. Brambleclaw was awake, but was wimpering over Squirrelflight's limp body. Firestar felt a pang of sadness. He hoped his daughter would survive.
"Jayfeather." The medicine cat jumped at the sound of the leader's voice. "Firestar! You wern't breathing! I thought…" The blind cat looked down, ashamed. Firestar sighed. "Starclan has plans for me." The leader walked out of the den. He heard many cats gasp. So they too thought he was dead.
Firestar jumped to the highledge. "ALL CATS WHO ARE OLD ENOUGH TO CATCH THEIR OWN PRAY COME TO THE HIGHLEDGE FOR A CLAN MEETING." He yowled the familiar words. Allready most of the clan were seated underneath him.
"Last night, Sandstorm, Leafpool, Brambleclaw and I went looking for Squirrelflight." Firestar began. "We found Squirrelflight and Brambleclaw lying limp by the lake." Most of the cats gasped. "When I nudged them with my nose, I found myself transported into a dark, shadowy forest." A few cats looked scared. "I raced into a clearing, where I found…. Tigerstar holding Brambleclaw down." The cats gasped again. "Sandstorm and Leafpool joined us and we fought him." Firestar growled. "I finally managed to hold him down…" Firestar gulped. "I killed him." Sandstorm wimpered, and most cats looked confused, but Firestar continued. "When I awoke, I met with Thunder, Shadow, Wind, and River. They granted me, along with the other leaders, back our nine lives." Another gasp. Firestar took a deep breath. "They want all the clans to join together to face a threat. Lionclan must be formed."