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Along Came A Quiet Spider is the person who correctly answered the recent trivia question. The first clan leaders were rogues and loners before they became the clan leaders.
As the group raced through the forest like a stream that had just finished thawing after leafbare, so did the thoughts in Blossomheart's mind. She had never, technically, been to a gathering.
When Blossomheart first saw the sacred gathering under the full moon, it had been a week since she joined ThunderClan. But she was not on the island with the rest of the Clans. Brindlestar had told her and Coaldust to watch from a distance because the other Clans may not approve of Blossomheart and her family joining the Clan.
During that time, there was nothing negative going on in the Clans. No futile disputes about territory, no obnoxious arguments about someone crossing the border, and no aggravating complaints about stealing prey. Besides the fact that the Clans were forced to be allies under the full moon, there was no hostility whatsoever.
But that was then. Now there are two ShadowClan cats 'missing,' and they are both in ThunderClan. And though it is the only thing that the Clans will fight about, Wolfstar will for sure attack ThunderClan and accuse them of sending Blossomheart to ShadowClan, with fake amnesia, to take one of their apprentices. Why has Brindlestar chosen now to bring the young warrior to the gathering?
Blossomheart's thoughts are soon interrupted by something touching her shoulder. She turned her head, seeing Silvernight padding beside her and realized the group had slowed down.
"You're wondering why Brindlestar asked you to come to the gathering, aren't you." The silver tabby guessed.
Blossomheart's tail twitched with irritation. "It doesn't make any sense," She hissed. "The gathering that happened when I first joined was the perfect time to introduce myself. The Clans were at peace with each other then," She turned to look at the deputy, "But now ShadowClan thinks two of their cats are missing when, really, they joined ThunderClan!"
Silvernight's eyes sparkled under the light of the full moon as she tried to reassure her friend, "If ShadowClan does attack, which they won't, I'm sure he will do everything he can to protect you, Shadowpaw, and your family," She paused for a moment before adding, "Don't worry, I'm sure he has his reasons."
"What reason is there to risk the safety of the Clan?" Blossomheart hissed, "Wolfstar barely trusted me as Roseclaw when I was in ShadowClan; think of how she's gonna react when she finds out I'm really a loner who joined ThunderClan!"
"Listen to Silvernight," Meowed a new voice.
Blossomheart jumped at the sound of Brindlestar's voice. She looked to her left and saw the leader padding along next to her, his tail held high.
Blossomheart lashed her tail in annoyance. "But-"
"Listen to Silvernight," he repeated, interrupting the young warrior. Brindlestar faced forward as he spoke, not even glancing at the two she-cats. "I have my reasons to why I have brought you to this gathering," he added. "I know you doubt my decision, and I know you're worried my reasons might lead to someone getting hurt. No, I can't assure you that no one will get hurt, but I can tell you that I will do everything I can to prevent that outcome."
Before Blossomheart could reply, Brindlestar ran off to the front of the group.
Blossomheart growled. Instead of running after him, she twitched her ears and smelled the air. The young she-cat recognized the sound of water gently hitting the shore and the fresh scent on the lake water. Putting two and two together, Blossomheart realized they have arrived at the island.
With Silvernight by her side, they both quickly caught up to the rest of the group, which was a couple foxlengths away. When they reached the others, Echopaw was walking across the large fallen tree that leads to the island, where Hailpaw and Brindlestar waited patiently for her. After Echopaw made it to the other side, Rainpaw went after her. Sparkpaw went next, then Stonestripe and Coaldust.
Blossomheart and Silvernight were the only ones not yet on the island.
Silvernight nudged Blossomheart forward. "You'll be fine," the silver tabby promised. "I'll be right here if you fall, which you won't."
"Alright, Alright, I'm going." Blossomheart padded forward. She jumped onto the large log, unsheathing her claws to keep her balance. The she-cat began to slowly inch her way to the island, one small paw step at a time. Blossomheart held onto the log tightly as one of her paws slips off. Frozen in place, she looked at the island and saw the group heading for the gathering. The only cat left waiting for her was Coaldust. He looked at her, his eyes shining. You're almost there. His gaze seemed to say.
Blossomheart took a deep breath and kept going. Soon, she was a couple tail lengths away from the island. Taking one last breath, she closed her eyes, took a leap and faith and jumped to the other side. When she was sure there was ground beneath her paws, she opened her eyes and saw the reliving sight of fresh grass. Blossomheart stood up and turned around to see the log a couple of mouselengths away from her.
"You okay?" Coaldust asked, padding up to her.
Blossomheart nodded, forcing herself to stop shaking. "Yeah, I'm good."
"I told you, you wouldn't fall." Silvernight purred, jumping down from the log and landing next to them. "Come on," she added, heading for the clearing. "The gathering will start soon."
Coaldust nodded and padded after her. "You're gonna love the gathering," The jet black tom meowed. "It's amazing." He stopped walking, realizing Blossomheart hadn't moved. He padded over to his mate. "Hey…" he mewed softly. "You'll do fine."
Blossomheart sighed. "But what about Wolfstar?" She asked, looking up at him.
"Don't think about it," Coaldust told her. He nudged her forward, toward the clearing.
This will be my first time seeing the other Clans. Blossomheart thought. She began walking on her own, her head and tail held high. So this will be their first time seeing me as well. Coaldust padded alongside her as they entered the clearing. So I have to make a good impression and trust Brindlestar's idea is a good idea.
Question #5:
Where does Midnight the badger live?
