"All Unwanted kits, step forward." Pebblestar called. I watched as kits from different Clans stumbled forward. I was frozen, I couldn't move. My heart was pounding. Ravenkit's fear scent was strong. I made my eyes icy cool before glancing towards my mother. She refused to look me in the eye.
"Goodbye." Ashkit whispered as Ravenkit and I were shoved forward. I glanced back to see who it was who shoved us, I didn't recognise the cat. I glanced at all the other Unwanted kits. I knew it was selfish, but I felt a twinge of relief that they were there with me, that I wasn't the only Unwanted among the Clans. I felt fluffy gray fur brush against me. I glanced over to see a tiny she-cat, her fear scent almost as strong as Ravenkit's. The small gray she-cat was trembling.
"Hi, I'm Tawnykit from StormClan." I purred. "I'm sure it will go fast." I added. I'm not sure why I said that, but I felt it would comfort her.
"Rosekit from BreezeClan. And It won't." Rosekit shook her head furiously. I stared blankly into the stars. Why would BrightClan let this happen to innocent kits?
"You know, my father once told me that all those stars are the kits who have been marked Unwanted. Every Unwanted turns into a star when they die. There are so many the Clans lost count." Rosekit sighed. I didn't know how to reply so I just nodded and kept staring at the stars.
I watched as the stars began forming. A white tornado formed in the stars and a bright blue light began to slowly float down. Once it reached the great rock, the light faded and a white she-cat was standing there. I stared in disbelief as she spoke to the four leaders.
"I am Rivermist, I have to come to dispose of the Unwanted kits." She mewed.
"Welcome Rivermist, its been a while." Shadowstar dipped his head. He seems so happy for someone who is losing two of his kits.
"Until next year." Rivermist dipped her head. I watched as my mother and Ashkit turned and padded away with the rest of the Clans. I pressed myself closer to Ravenkit, to reassure myself that he was still there. After the Clans have disappeared the white she-cat turned to us.
"It is time." She purred. I tensed my muscles and closed my eyes, waiting for her to kill us off one by one. Strangely, nothing happened. I opened my eyes to see her smiling. I felt a whoosh of wind as a white tornado surrounded me and all the other kits.
"What's happening?!" Ravenkit screamed. I closed my eyes. Is that it? Did she kill us already? When the wind stopped I opened my eyes. I looked around and all I could see was beautiful forest area.
"Are we dead?" One of the kits asked.
"No." Rivermist smiled.
"Where are we?" Another kit asked.
"Your in a forest, mouse-brain." Another kit scoffed.
"Follow me little ones." Rivermist purred. She padded deeper into the lush forest. The Unwanteds had no choice but to stumble after her.
"Rivermist! You're back." A gray tom padded over to the white she-cat.
"Yes Shadowstrike. Meet this years Unwanteds." She purred, flicking her tail towards all the kits.
"This is the most kits we've ever had in one year." Shadowstrike mewed.
"Come on little ones, we'll show you around." Rivermist purred.
"Rivermist wait. You may remember what happens with the kits every year. You better tell them now before they follow you around all day thinking your going to kill them." Shadowstrike mewed.
"You're right Shadowstrike. I alway forget how scared they get." Rivermist turned to the Unwanted kits.
"I want you to get one thing clear, You're not going to die. No one is going to kill you. You're free to do as you please, as long as you're not training with your mentors of course." Rivermist mewed.
"Mentors? You mean there are other cats?" Rosekit asked.
"Yes, there are lots of cats. Some are becoming warriors today." Rivermist purred.
"Are all the Unwanteds over the years here?" A gray tom beside Rosekit asked. He had the same scent as her and looked exactly like her. He must be her brother.
"Why yes. They are all in the camp. There are many cats in the Clan." Shadowstrike purred.
"Clan?" Snakekit asked.
"Yes. You are in our territory. Well, your territory now. You will live among us, train beside us. We are your Clan mates. Welcome to UnwantedClan."