Chapter 2
It was the night of a gathering.
The full moon hung dangerously low in the sky.
Clouds threatened to block out its light as Fogstar led ThunderClan along the edge of the lake to the Gathering Island.
They crossed the fallen tree and pushed past the brush into the clearing. It seemed they were waiting on WindClan.
Without waiting for the WindClan leader Fogstar pushed past the swarm of cats and climbed the giant tree where the other two sat waiting.
As if on cue Swiftstar led WindClan into the clearing.
"Hurry up Swiftstar! We would like to start this gathering!" Duskstar, leader of ShadowClan, called out impatiently.
Hearing his name Swiftstar looked up and ran to the tree, climbing it slowly and sitting beside RiverClan's leader Dewstar.
"Who would like to start?" Dewstar asked.
"I will," Swiftstar said nodding his head slightly. "There's really not much to report. Prey is well, and we have new kits."
He straightened himself and flicked his tail towards Duskstar.
He cleared his throat. "Our patrols have reported the advancements of kittypets into the forest. They're not looking into just ShadowClan territory, so make sure you patrol your borders regularly."
Dewstar nodded. "Thank you Duskstar. We will all take that into consideration. RiverClan has little to report too, except for new kits of course."
Lastly went Fogstar. "ThunderClan is well. We have a new warrior here with us, Thistlefire!"
"Thistlefire, Thistlefire!"
The large tom flicked his ears in pride.
"And it seems like this is the season for kits, we have newborns as well," Fogstar concluded.
"And if that seems to be it," Dewstar said looking around, "then this gathering is over."
With the dismissal the four leaders jumped from the tree and led their clans into their own territories.
As he followed his clan leader away Rainfall let out a quiet sigh of relief.
He was grateful Fogstar hadn't mentioned his dream, but he was also quiet worried about Duskstars warning.
He didn't have the time to deal with kittypet nuisances.
All Rainfall cared about was restoring ThunderClan's honor and respect, and also helping Fogstar in his last days.
Once they bounded into camp Rainfall padded over to the medicine cat in the middle of the clearing.
"Did he mention anything?" She asked quietly.
"No," the deputy replied. "But there is something of interest that was said."
"Oh?" She pricked her ears.
He nodded. "Duskstar reported kittypet intrusions on the forest, and not just in his clans territory either."
Moongleam nodded. "I see. Then tomorrow I must share tongues with StarClan, and I'd like you to escort me."
Rainfall looked confused. "Of course."
The medicine cat stood, dipped her head, and walked off to her den.
The deputy sat looking up at SilverPelt for a while longer before the exhaustion set in and he went to rest for the night.