A/N: Hi, I'm so sorry for the late update, but I've been busy much. I promised myself that I would finish a new chapter on Sunday and post it on Monday, and I accomplished it! I have planned out that the next 2 or possibly 3 chapters will be dreams. A cat from StarClan will come and visit each of the cats of prophecy, telling him or her about their power. They will also talk about a relationship with their corresponding cat. (Cinderheart, HalfMoon, and Tigerheart). I'm not sure how well this idea will work, but for now, here's Lionblaze's dream.
Also, for my reviewers:
Russetwing: Thank you so much for being my most constant reviewer. It means so much to me that you enjoy this story and your encouragement is extremely appreciated.
Anon: I also love Tigerheart and Dovewing. They have an extremely cute relationship in the story. I wonder who Erin Hunter will end up having her with. Most likely not Tigerheart, but we can still hope! :)
Moonglacier: Thank you for your review. My writing isn't the best, but I'll try to keep it in the same point of view. Thanks for the constructive criticism to help me improve my writing.
Chapter 3
Lionblaze: Honest Feelings
Lionblaze accomplished one last giant leap and arrived. He was at the Moonpool. He could hear the 'drip, tick, drip, tick,' sound of the water falling onto the stones of the cave. The cave was dimly lit, the only light shined from outside. "Lionblaze are you here yet?" He heard another tom call out to him.
"Yes Jayfeather! I'm here. Doverwing, are you? I can't see you." Lionblaze quickly scanned around once more to see if she could see the pale she cat. She wasn't in his sight.
"Dovewing!" Once more he called out to her. 'Where is she?' He thought.
"I'm still entering!" He heard a small sound from behind him. He walked over to the entrance of the Moonpool and spotted Dovewing still leaping in through the small entrance. "Here you are," he stated. "We were looking for you", he meowed. "Come on, hurry up, Jayfeather's waiting," he told the younger cat.
Lionblaze was lying on the cold damp floor in an uncomfortable position. Unbeknownst to anyone, he was dreaming.
Lionblaze looked around gazing to see if he could tell where he was. He couldn't. Everywhere was filled with flowers, prey such as squirrels and rabbits everywhere. 'Am I in StarClan?' Lionblaze thought, seeing the perfectness of this place. The sky was a beautiful shade of blue, with no clouds covering above.
"Greetings, young one," Lionblaze heard from behind him. He immediately jumped up and got into a defensive position from habit. When he looked up to see who it was, he immediately was shocked.
He wasn't exactly sure who this cat was, but he had a good idea that he was dreaming and a cat from the heaven of cats: StarClan was visiting him in his dreams. 'Why?'
The cat in front of him appeared to be a young she cat, with a blue shaded fur. Her eyes were also blue. Lionblaze had never seen this cat, but was quite sure she knew who it was. "Bluestar," he spoke to the elder leader.
"Yes, that is my name. Lionblaze, do you know why I have come to visit you in your dreams?" The she-cat asked while staring into the eyes of the younger golden tom.
"No, why?" Lionblaze responded to the leader, even though he already had a good idea what this visit might have been about.
"You have noticed that the tension between the clans of the forest have been getting stronger, have you not?"
"I have, but what does this have to do with me? Is it part of the prophecy?" Lionblaze asked the experience she cat hurriedly.
"Calm down, young one. We have much time. No, you are the cat of prophecy, but the prophecy does not come from StarClan. It comes from someplace elsewhere, somewhere much stronger."
"Why are you telling me this? At a time like now especially?" Lionblaze confronted the cat.
"It is because of your feelings. You feelings have been causing your powers to deteriorate. The more you think of Cinderheart, the less you want to fight. You want to forget about this, and all your powers to be with Cinderheart don't you?" Bluestar asked, with much concern showing in her calm peaceful voice.
Lionblaze was shocked. How could she have known all of this?
"Well, yes, but I'm not going to neglect my powers. I was given them for a reason. It was to protect ThunderClan and that's what I'm going to do." Lionblaze attempted to sound the most convincing he could, but Bluestar could sense the wavering and hesitance in his voice.
"Remember, I am from StarClan, I can see through your words. I see your emotions. That is how I knew to come today." The older, wise StarClan cat replied. For a second Lionblaze had forgotten that he was speaking to the leader of ThunderClan prior to Firestar.
Bluestar then continued on. "I will be leaving you to make your own decisions. I am only a cat from StarClan, that is why I am able to visit your dreams. My powers are not as effective as Jayfeather's to invade dreams. I may be able to walk into dreams, but not on my own will. I am only able to when the need is great enough. The sun is beginning to rise now. Good luck and have faith, Lionblaze,"the blue cat then turned around and walked the other way. Lionblaze was about to dash forward to ask her some more questions, but hesitated, realizing that if he needed more guidance, StarClan would help him.
"Goodbye Bluestar, may your path back to your home in StarClan be safe," Lionblaze spoke his last words to the she cat. Lionblaze had heard many stories about the leader before Firestar and how strong she was. She had led the clan well, and even invited a kittypet to join the clan…that same kittypet was now ThunderClan's prideful leader. 'Bluestar was really amazing…' Lionblaze thought.
Suddenly, Lionblaze's vision began to fade. He was waking up. Lionblaze opened his eyes to see the dark stones of the MoonPool. He hadn't moved at all. Besides him, he gazed at the small furball beside him, it was Dovewing. He knew all about her and Tigerheart, but didn't want to say anything to avoid hurting her feelings. For now…it was best to stay quiet. Fate would play out, StarClan guiding them on the way to their destinies.
A/N: Yay! I finished. I'm sorry that it took me almost a month to update, but I've been hesitant in writing this story. I feel bad for making you all wait. Reviews will encourage me greatly so please continuing reviewing! Thank you sooo much to all of my reviewers! I'm glad you like this story and I'll try to update more. Expect the next update within a month. I will probably finish it before mid May though.
