Skypaw
I was sorting out the herbs one evening, when Splodgepelt sat beside me.
"It's half moon. You know what that means?" Splodgepelt asked, sorting through a pile of waterlock.
"Time to go to the StarStream," I replied, not looking up from the herbs.
"You don't seem excited. Are you okay?" Splodgepelt asked gently.
"I am excited, but I'm also nervous," I admitted, looking up at him.
"Why? StarClan will accept you, I know it," Splodgepelt said.
"We're running a little low on tansy," I said, changing the subject.
"I'll go get it," Splodgepelt offered.
Later that night;
I was walking through WaterClan territory beside Splodgepelt. We were allowed onto WaterClan territory because the StarStream was behind WaterClan's territory. We walked in silence through the undergrowth. Suddenly a white cat with a brown tail jumped out of a bush. I yelped and unsheathed my claws.
"Hello Reedtail," Splodgepelt said calmly.
"Didn't I scare you?" Reedtail asked.
"You scared me alright," I sighed in relief, sheathing my claws.
We were chatting with Reedtail for a while. Soon, I spotted Twigheart and Robinwing. They ran across the plain and joined us. We continued walking until we reached a stream. I thought I could see the outline of stars in the water.
"We're here," Reedtail announced.
"StarClan, Skypaw has been my apprentice for half a moon," Splodgepelt began. He is a fast learner. You've seen how good he can work. Please accept him as my apprentice. Skypaw, drink from the stream."
I crouched down and lapped up a mouthful of the starry water. I suddenly fell asleep.
I opened my eyes.
I was in a meadow. A cool breeze was blowing, ruffling my fur and cooling me down. An orange she cat with brown stripes came running across the meadow to me.
"I am Tigerfur," she panted, once she reached me.
"I'm Skypaw, Splodgepelt's apprentice," I introduced myself.
"I know," Tigerfur said. "StarClan approves of your apprenticeship."
"So, now what?" I asked, breathing a sigh of relief.
"My mate, Silverflight, was coming," Tigerfur said.
A big silver cat appeared at the top of a small nearby hill. "Here he is now," Tigerfur said.
Silverflight ran down the hill and stoodd next to Tigerfur.
"The cat of the wolf, the cat of the fox and the cat of the meadow, will come together to bring back the Pride," Silverflight said, in a deep and powerful voice.
"Was that . . ." I stammered
Tigerfur turned to Silverflight. "We decided not to tell them yet," she shouted angrily.
"When were you going to tell them?" Silverflight asked.
"When they were ready," Tigerfur replied, her fur bristling.
"The Pride can't wait any longer," Silverflight pointed out. "Brownstar told me."
"I'm still here," I mewed, impatiently.
"You must go," Silverflight instructed.
"Wait! What is the Pri-" I yelped as the meadow faded.
I opened my eyes.
I was at the StarStream. The other medicie cats were still sound asleep. I stood up and started pacing.
"The other medicine cats are probably having dreams that will help, whereas I have a dream about cats bringing back a Pride. Whatever that is." My thoughts continued until the medicine cats started stirring from their sleep.
Splodgepelt, Reedtail and I headed back in the direction of the WaterClan territory. Robinwing and Twigheart headed towards DarknessClan. We walked in silence until Reedtail left to return to her camp.
"What did you dream about?" Splodgepelt asked.
"Not much. I met two cats called Tigerfur and Silverflight. Silverflight said something in a funny voice," I answered.
"What did Silverflight say in this weird voice?" Splodgepelt asked, looking closely at me.
"The cat of the wolf, the cat of the fox and the cat of the meadow, will come together to bring back the Pride," I recited.
"That wasn't just talking in a weird voice, that was a prophecy," Splodgepelt realized.
"Should we tell Graystar?" I asked.
"Yes we will," Splodgepelt asked. "As soon as we get back."
We walked back to camp. As soon as we walked in Graystar was sharing tongues with Frostpelt and Branchfur was sending out the morning patrols. We had been up all night!
"Graystar, we need to talk to you," Splodgepelt said.
"Come with me then," Graystar sighed, beckoning with his tail for us to follow.
I walked beside Splodgepelt, following Graystar into his den. Graystar sat down on the sandy floor of his den and wrapped his tail around his paws. I sat beside Splodgepelt.
"Tell him," Splodgepelt murmured.
"Me?" I squeaked. Splodgepelt nodded.
"When I was in StarClan, two cats visited me. Tigerfur and Silverflight. Silverflight said something in a weird voice and Splodgepelt tells me it was a prophecy," I explained.
"What did Silverflight say?" Graystar asked.
I recited the prophecy again. Graystar looked at me with a strange look in his eyes. "I had that prophecy given to me before you were born," Graystar said quietly.
"Why didn't you tell me?" Splodgepelt asked curiously.
"I thought it would involve Frostpelt at first, then I forgot about it. Then Frostpelt had three kits," Graystar admitted.
"You think it's us?" I asked, surprised.
"I do," Graystar said.
"The cat of the wolf must be Wolfpaw," Splodgepelt pointed out.
"The cat of the fox must be Redpaw," I added.
Graystar and Splodgepelt looked at me. "What makes you think this?" Graystar asked.
"His strength," I replied. "When we were kits, he pinned me and Wolfpaw down at the same time."
Splodgepelt nodded. "What Skypaw says is reasonable," he said.
"Now who could the cat of the meadow be?" Graystar asked.
"Any cat from any Clan," I replied, sourly, thinking of the challenge which lay ahead.
"What is the Pride?" Graystar asked.
"I guess we'll have to wait and find out," I said, yawning.
Splodgepelt saw me yawn. "Graystar, I think it is time Skypaw and I went to our nests."
"Yes, off you go," Graystar said, flicking his tail. "Don't tell anyone about the prophecy please."
"I won't," I promised. I followed Splodgepelt to the medicine den, where I fell into my nest and was asleep almost instantly.
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