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Chapter 7 Gathering
"Amberpaw, go to sleep," Brackenpaw argued, looking at the overexcited, yet sad, younger apprentice, "others have a gathering tomorrow, and they'll need their sleep."
"I wish I could go. It would have been my first gathering," Amberpaw meowed, looking at Wolfpaw with envy.
"Not every cat can go. You will go next time," Wolfpaw argued, wishing that his sister could go with him.
"I guess, but I wish we could go together. It would be a lot more fun meeting the other clan apprentices," Amberpaw said sadly.
"I wish I could go too, but think off the bright side. We have an evening off tomorrow. We can use it sleeping to catch up on all that we lost tonight," Brackenpaw joked.
"No way, I want to stay up so Wolfpaw can tell me all about it," Amberpaw cut in. Thunderpaw purred with amusement.
"Then go to bed," Sunpaw said, and when it was quiet, Finpaw fell asleep quickly.
Her dream was not the best though, she was visited by a jet-black she-cat with cold dark blue eyes. This she-cat seemed familiar, but from where?
"Is this a sign from Starclan?" Finpaw asked, wondering why they visited her, instead of Spottedpool, Springstar, or her sister Featherpaw.
"Yes. On the second night after the full moon, you shall meet eight at the stream in neutral territory. The prophecy, and that it were some off it will be made clear," the cat said, carefully placing each word.
"Which other cats, and who are you," Finpaw asked, wondering what this meant. The gathering was on the full moon, so two days after the gathering this would happen. Maybe the other cats would be met at the gathering.
"One is Frostwing, and you shall find the rest out for yourself," the stubborn cat answered, then faded away from Finpaws dreams. She burst awake, only to see herself in the apprentices den, the only one awake. She needed to decide this out, and her medicine cat sister could help her. Suddenly, she started to feel unwell. Was she meant to be a medicine cat? She had always dreamed of being a warrior, maybe even a deputy, but a medicine cat? Featherpaw was already Spottedpools apprentice, and she couldn't have two. But what if her sister had always been destined for a warrior? Finpaw fell asleep, hoping Starclan would help her.
Finpaw was shook awake by her brother, Brackenpaw, "Finpaw. I had this dream, is this the prophecy?"
"What- I had one too, and it is about the prophecy. We should go talk in the forest about it."
"No, I'll make it quick. We're meeting eight cats two days from the gathering or- did you already know that?"
"Yes, a black cat spoke to me about it, from Starclan. Should we tell Featherpaw?" Finpaw asked, stunned that her brother had had that same dream as well. But then it was clear to Finpaw, Brackenpaw was part of the prophecy, so he must have gotten a dream, along with Frostwing.
"Yes, Featherpaw would know what to do. Wait, suppose this is about the prophecy. Do you think that-"
"Yes, Frostwing must have gotten the same dream," Finpaw finished for him, "know, let us quietly travel to the medicine cat den. The walked silently out of the apprentice den, Brackenpaw almost tripping over Dragonpaws tail.
"Featherpaw, we need to talk to you," Finpaw whispered to their sister once they got there, Brackenpaw and I got a dream from Starclan. We are too meet eight two days from now, near the gathering stream. Its about that prophecy I received when I was a day old kit."
"Back to that dream, are we?" Featherpaw meowed, and then said, "did Brackenpaw get the same dream?"
"Yes, and we know that Frostwing from Riverclan is part of the prophecy as well," Brackenpaw answered for himself. When he said that Finpaw sighed, knowing full well what Brackenpaw just revealed.
"Wasn't it Frostpaw at the last gathering, and you know her warrior name-don't tell me," Featherpaw meowed, startled.
"Don't worry, I won't. I just don't get it why Brackenpaw and myself both got a dream, and not you."
"But Finpaw, I did have a dream," Featherpaw countered softly, deciding to let the change of subject go. She would learn soon enough what this was about.
"Why didn't you tell us?" Brackenpaw asked.
"I just did, and besides, I wanted to see how much info I could get out of you about the mysterious yesterday. Be glad you didn't get caught. And, Starclan told me not to go to the meeting," Featherpaw said this, looking at Brackenpaw. Finpaw was about to ask why Featherpaw was not to come when she heard Wolfflower announcing the patrols. Besides, they probably didn't tell her. All three siblings stepped outside, shielding themselves the best they could from the morning rain.
"Morning border will be Ebonyflower, Amberpaw, Brightfur, and Bramblepaw. Morning hunting will be myself leading Wolfpaw, Icewing, and Brackenpaw. Noon hunting patrols will be Wolffrost leading Dragonpaw, and Seafur, and Icewing leading Brackenpaw, Rainstorm and Thunderpaw."
Few minutes before leaving for the gathering: "Finpaw. Get some fresh-kill. Hunting was good today, considering it being leaf-bare," Lightwing said to Finpaw. They had hunted together, and between them, Oceanwind and Rockpaw, and the three hunting patrols, there was the most prey they had had in weeks was there. Finpaw had caught a large rabbit, which she picked up along with two small mice, and brought to the nursery.
"Thank you Finpaw," Larkspirit said, then turned to Lilysong, "you get the first couple bites of this rabbit."
"I don't mind sharing," Lilysong said, as she bit into the rabbit.
"Trust me, you will share. That's the best rabbit this season. Nice catch Finpaw," Larkspirit argued, joking (not that Lilysong wouldn't share, but her tone of voice was happy for all this prey).
"Yes, thank you Finpaw," Palefur said, eyeing one mouse.
"Are you going to the gathering tonight Finpaw? Melonkit piped up.
"Yes," Finpaw answered.
"Lucky," Mountainkit breathed.
"I'm sure you will be going as soon as you're apprenticed," Finpaw argued, hoping they wouldn't mention how long that would be.
"But that will be moons from now. 3," Melonkit sighed.
"Trust me, it will get sooner and sooner. Just wait," Finpaw meowed, ending the conversation. Runningmist gave her a thankful look, and Finpaw turned to leave.
"By Finpaw, come back soon," Mountainkit squeaked.
"Yep, its boring her watching you train," Melonkit meowed, pleased at that comeback. As Finpaw left, she thought she heard a hey! from one of the queens.
As Finpaw walked into the clearing, about to leave for the gathering, Featherpaw darted towards her, "One more thing, that I told Brackenpaw. Don't tell anyone about the prophecy yet, not even Springstar. Unless they reveal first that they had that same dream. Understand, 'cause this is very important."
"Not even-"
"Not even Sunpaw, even though you are like best friends and I would trust her not to tell. Now, we should sprint to the gathering group because we are far behind."
At the gathering Finpaw separated from her littermate, and went with Oceanwind as she introduced Rockpaw to the friendly group of apprentices. The regular members were Oceanwind, Seafur, Finpaw, Sunpaw, Lightningpaw, Diamondpaw, Willowpaw, Shadepaw, Cherrypaw, Fawnpaw, Fernpaw, Emberpaw, Rainpaw, Splotchpaw, Frostwing, Brookpaw, Lionpaw, Fadinpaw and Wildpaw, but the new today cats were Rockpaw, and Wingpaw. Only a couple were here though. And it turned out that Frostwings brother and sister got their warrior names (Brookfur and Lionroar), and Diamondpaw and Willowpaw are now known as Diamondwing and Willowstorm and Emberpaw is now Emberheart. Brookfur was talking a way like normal, but Finpaw caught a closer group of friends (Diamondwing, Rainpaw, Shadepaw, and Frostwing) slipping away. Finpaw followed them, and she made an amazing discovery.
Diamondwing spoke first, "Shadepaw and I each had a dream, and we think it concerns Riverclan. Has you clan had any trouble, or did we understand it wrong?" she asked, looking at Frostwing.
Rainpaw looked amazed and stunned, "I had a dream too, and your theory fits. Eight cats meeting, two days from now. Is this the same dream, and are you one of the eight?"
"Yes, and this is about Riverclan. Sickness is raging through, and many cats are sick. Its worse then greencough!" Frostwing meowed, worried for her clan's survival, "we should ask Finpaw. Starclan told me that she was one in my dream."
"Really, Starclan told you? They didn't tell me about any other members." Shadepaw narrowed her eyes.
Finpaw showed her hiding spot, and walked towards them, "You got the dream too? Eight will meet near the gathering stream in two nights?"
"Yes, it is all the same dream. But we are only 5. Who are the other three, and are they apprentices or young warriors?" Diamondwing asked the group.
"My two other siblings are part of the prophecy, but who is the last one?" Finpaw meowed.
"And why did they tell us, not a medicine cat?" Rainpaw asked.
"Maybe they did tell a medicine cat, but they hadn't revealed it yet. But we must face this like warriors. And most important, who is the last cat? It must be from Thunderclan, because we are from Windclan, Stormclan, Shadowclan, and Riverclan," Shadepaw reasoned, and everyone was silent for a moment.
"We will see in two nights-besides, we can't just ask every cat in Thunderclan. It could be Emberheart, she's about our age. My clan needs help and this prophecy seems to be made to save Riverclan-and the other clans from this illness," Frostwing meowed.
"We will talk in two nights, but for now, the gathering is about to start," Finpaw meowed, thinking deeply.
Sapphirestar started the gathering, "Leaf-bare is hard in Windclan, but we are well and can beat any challenge. No case's of greencough, and we have enough prey to survive this season. Shellstar, you may speak."
"Leaf-bare has been hard this year, and illness is hurting out clan. But we are strong, having 4 new apprentices and 3 new warriors. Skypaw, Lilypaw, Vinepaw, and Flightpaw are training hard, and Frostwing, Brookfur, and Lionroar are our newly named warriors. Mothstar? How about Thunderclan?"
Mothstar meowed to the clans, "Thunderclan is doing well, and we have a new warrior. Emberheart! Also, Gingerfur has had her kits and they are named Pondkit, Blossomkit, and Stillkit. They will make excellent warriors for our clan. You may speak now Springstar."
"We have been doing well this season and we have five new apprentices and two new warriors. Amberpaw, Wolfpaw, Dragonpaw, Rockpaw, and Bramblepaw are new apprentices, and Wolfpaw and Rockpaw are hear today. And Oceanwind and Seafur are new warriors of Stormclan. Oceanwind is hear today. We honor them as full warriors of Stormclan. And that is all I have to report, Ravenstar?"
Great, now Ravenstar was taking over, "We are as strong as ever, and have 4 new apprentices and two new warriors. Tigerpaw, Crowpaw, Wingpaw, and Swarmpaw. Tigerpaw and Wingpaw are hear today. And we welcome Diamondwing and Willowstorm as full warriors. Both of them are hear. That is all from us, and unless anything else pops up, this gathering is over."
Before Finpaw left, she saw a huge golden tom with green eyes approach her. It had to be Lionroar, Frostwings brother. She had met him last gathering, and he was nice and always did what he believed was right. He spoke to Finpaw, "why did you, Frostwing, and some other cats sneak away from the group. Even with the illness in Riverclan, Frostwing always seemed more worried then the rest of us. What is it about? Yesterday I smelled Stormclan scent on out territory but Frostwing denied it. Which cat did it, or should I not know?"
"I'm sorry but I have to go. Talk to me at the next gathering, " Finpaw meowed, hoping that Frostwing wasn't that worried about the prophecy. Lionroar ran to his clan mates, and Finpaw caught up with her sister, about to tell her about Diamondwing, Shadepaw, and Rainpaw. As Featherpaw thought for a moment, Finpaw wondered what it would be like if she wasn't in the prophecy, but her littermates were. Poor Lionroar, he had no idea what was troubling his sister, and he was destined to never find out.