Hey everybody! I'm Back! So I managed to get chapter 18 done past my bedtime (not a wise idea, but whatever) and it probably isn't that good since I was about to fall asleep anyways. This chapter is short compared to the others. VERY short.

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Whitespirit - 1) Yes, Firegaze and Dylan are very cute together! I'll expand more on Firegaze's feelings in further chapters and the next book. 2) Yeah I think I might just do that today. 3) Yeah, I can understand that. I have school now too, so I wouldn't be updating as quickly. 4) Alright. I will try my best to surprise you.

Pudgyfluff - Of course I'll accept your OC!

Wasppaw looked up at Highrock, expecting Bluestar to make an announcement. It's not like this won't go unnoticed. She saw cats gossiping among themselves about the Gathering. She had heard things like "ShadowClan will try to destroy us all!" or "At least SkyClan and WindClan have leaders with brains." How could Crookedstar agree to such a mouse-brained deal? Wasppaw shook off the unease pricking her pelt as soon as she saw Bluestar standing atop Highrock.

"All cats old enough to catch their own prey, gather under Highrock for a Clan meeting!" She yowled. Wasppaw pricked her ears forward. The other cats around her did the same. "Today we shall discuss what ShadowClan has said at the Gathering-"

"Don't tell me you've agreed to this ridiculous deal!" Darkstripe, a sleek black tabby tom hissed aloud. He was standing right beside Tigerclaw, who was muttering something underneath his breath.

Tigerclaw glowered at Darkstripe. "What's more important at the moment is the rogue they mentioned! And it's Yellowfang, isn't it?" He could be right, but…all Yellowfang really did was just snap at us most of the time. I doubt she'd be the lawless rogue, anyways. "After all, she is ShadowClan!"

Wasppaw saw Frostfur, a queen nod vigorously. "She stole my kits!" She yowled.

"That's true!" Longtail, one of the youngest warriors shouted. "We can't trust her! We need to get rid of her as soon as possible!"

"Permanently." Tigerclaw growled. Bluestar glared at the three of them with narrowed silts.

Bluestar lashed her tail. "That's enough out of you three! Yellowfang might not be the rogue, if you haven't noticed! There's nothing to prove that she's the exile!" Wasppaw sighed. This is going to be a long debate, isn't it? She padded over to the medicine den, hoping that some sleep would clear her head. Too much happened tonight. I need some rest.

Wasppaw wearily stepped into the moonlit den, hoping she wouldn't wake Spottedleaf if Spottedleaf was asleep already. I don't hear any snoring…did Spottedleaf go out? She glanced around the den to see a dappled tortoiseshell pelt on the ground. I-Is that…? Wasppaw padded slowly to it to catch some of the scent.

"Spottedleaf is dead!" Wasppaw wailed aloud. Several cats came barging in at once, asking questions.

Tigerclaw snarled. "Yellowfang killed Spottedleaf and stole our kits! She must pay!" Several others yowled in agreement. Did they even bother to look for evidence? No.

Wasppaw looked closer in Spottedleaf's claws, which were unsheathed. There's no doubting that she had to fight someone, but…there's another scent mixed in there with the ThunderClan scent…must be ShadowClan. She saw the fur tufts in Spottedleaf's claws. They were brown, not Yellowfang's gray.

"Yellowfang did not kill Spottedleaf! Look at Spottedleaf's claws!" Wasppaw growled at Tigerclaw. "That is brown fur, unless I happen to be colorblind!" Tigerclaw hissed at her, but then looked at the fur. So did some of the other cats.

"Then who killed Spottedleaf and stole Frostfur's kits?" Darkstripe hissed at her. "Are you suggesting one of us?" Some of the cats started growling at her.

"What is wrong with you mouse-brains?! Obviously that's ShadowClan scent in there! Should I give you a lesson on every Clan's different scent and how to tell the difference?" Wasppaw snarled. She was breathing heavily. I swear, they get on my nerves so much!

Wasppaw saw Bluestar looking at her, with narrowed eyes. "Wasppaw is correct, Tigerclaw. We must retrieve our kits." She looked over to some of the warriors on her left. "I want Whitestorm, Runningwind, Mousefur, Thrushpelt and Longtail to go to ShadowClan and take back our kits. The rest of you guard the camp." The cats quickly dispersed, leaving only Bluestar and Wasppaw in the medicine den.

Bluestar padded over to Wasppaw. "Wasppaw, I'm sorry for your loss."

"I'm now the only medicine cat of ThunderClan. I'll fail everyone! And I'm still an apprentice…" Wasppaw cried. She felt Bluestar stroke Wasppaw's back with her tail.

"Spottedleaf is still watching over us. She knows you won't fail. And I know you won't fail." Bluestar reassured her. "Why don't you get some rest before the vigil, Wasppaw?"

The young medicine cat nodded. "I will." Bluestar walked out of the den. Maybe I'll see Spottedleaf in my dreams…Wasppaw padded over to her nest and curled up inside of it.

"Why did you have to go now, Spottedleaf? We needed you more than ever…" Wasppaw sighed. Her mind whirled back to the memories they shared together.

Waspkit looked around the medicine den. It's amazing! How can it store so many herbs? She carefully walked in the den, being careful not to step on any of the herbs. I can't ruin these! It'll mean big trouble for ThunderClan if they get ruined!

"I wish I could be a medicine cat…" Waspkit whispered.

"Well, I'm certainly sure you can!" A good-natured chuckle could be heard from behind her. She turned to see Spottedleaf, the ThunderClan medicine cat. "But it's lots of work. You also need to be able to speak to our ancestors as well."

"Wait, it's possible to speak with StarClan?" Waspkit asked incredulously. "Wow! I wanna do that, too!"

Spottedleaf gave her chest fur a few licks. "Well, it's not that simple, Waspkit…"

"Is this little one giving you some trouble, Spottedleaf?" Waspkit heard her father's mew. Redtail! "Would you like me to take her back over to her mother?"

"Oh, no. She's not causing any trouble at all. She's very interested in becoming a medicine cat, Redtail." Spottedleaf purred. "Waspkit's always making daily visits."

Redtail smiled. "Well, it's never too early to take an interest."

Waspkit walked over to the pile of marigold flowers. "See? I know what those are. It's marigold!"

Spottedleaf nodded. "Yes, it is. But how do you know what it is?"

"I saw you using it for one of Sandkit's scratches from falling into a rose bush." Waspkit replied as matter of factly.

"Well, she does show promise, that's for sure." Spottedleaf purred.

"Spottedleaf…" Wasppaw murmured. "I hope you're in StarClan, watching over us in ThunderClan."

"Wasppaw? Are you alright?" Wasppaw heard Sandpaw meow. "I came just in case if you were feeling lonely." Sandpaw curled up beside Wasppaw in her nest.

"Thank you, Sandpaw." Wappaw nodded.

Sandpaw smiled faintly. "Don't worry, Wasppaw. I'll be here to support you." Wasppaw purred. Thank you for being by my side.

The two she-cats sat in the silence together, enjoying the peace that was found through their loss. If only Redtail and Spottedleaf had lived…Wasppaw shook those thoughts from her head. No. It was their time. She reminded herself. Wasppaw could hear the soft pitter-patter of the rain hitting the roof. Oh no, it's raining!

Suddenly loud footsteps came barging in. Wasppaw realized it was Dustpaw. What's he doing here?

"Dustpaw, what's up?" Sandpaw asked. "You don't usually seem this agitated."

"I think Firepaw, Graypaw and Ravenpaw went to help the patrol!" Dustpaw hissed. Oh no, if this is true, then they could get slaughtered! Wasppaw and Sandpaw immediately stood up.

"I may not like them very much," Wasppaw growled. "But I'm going to find them and bring them back." Sandpaw sighed in defeat, knowing that there was no changing Wasppaw's mind now. She murmured in agreement. Then let's go.

QotD: Who is your least favorite character so far, and why?

Mine would be River, since he's such a rude little jerk specifically to his sister. Lil' meanie.