Echokit stumbled out of the nursery. She padded through the camp, and found herself infront of a deep, moss covered den.

She peeked inside, to see Whisperwillow and Cloudfern chatting. The two elders were possibly the wisest cats in the Clan, for they were older and have experienced more in their life, especially Whisperwillow. Why, she was a small kit when the new Clans were founded.

And Cloudfern was once the deputy, but a terrible accident on the Thunderpath caused her to become an elder earlier than expected. "May we help you, young one?"

Echokit stumled backwards. "Uh- No thanks! I'm fine. I was just- walking around." she stammered. A large, white and gray she-cat limped out of the den, revealing a terrible scar on her hind leg. She groaned.

The silver kit stared into the amber eyes of the she-cat. "You're Cloudfern, aren't you?"

"Hmm . . . yes. And you must be Echokit." the former deputy chuckled. Echokit nodded. Just then, another she-cat, this one being older and a pale ginger color, ignored Echokit and Cloudfern. She just walked off.

"Don't mind Whisperwillow. She's just tired. Oh, my poor 's so close to StarClan now."

"She's your sister?" Echokit asked. Cloudfern bent down and licked the gray she-kit's head and said, "Well, no. I call her my sister, because she was always there for me. Now, I have to return the favor."

Whisperwillow stopped in her tracks. "You don't owe me nothing. I'm an old cat, and I'm ready when StarClan is. And shouldn't you be with Goldenbrook?" she asked, narrowing her eyes at Echokit.

"Ye- Yes, but I wanted to-"

"Wanted to do what? Get killed? There's a lot of hawks and eagles around here, just dying to get a hold on a small kit like you."

Echokit gasped. Cloudfern wrapped a paw around her. "Whisperwillow, don't, okay? Just go eat, sleep, or whatever. Just leave Echokit alone." The old ginger she-cat pouted and walked off. Cloudfern sighed, "You should probably go now. Come back tonight for a story."

"Really? A story from you?"

"Heh. Yes. Now go. See you soon!"

The gray kit nodded and smiled. She pounded off into the direction of the nursery.

"Goldenbrook, guess what?"

"What?"

"I saw Cloudfern and Whisperwillow!"

The golden she-cat glared her emerald green eyes at Echokit. "Did you now?"

"Mmm . . .hmm . . . And. Cloudfern told me to come back tonight for a story. Can I go?"

Behind her, Snowkit puffed. "What's wrong?" Echokit asked. Snowkit growled, "Did the old hags not invite me? Why didn't you tell me you were leaving the nursery?"

Echokit responded, "You were asleep. I didn't bother, and what's gotten into you? Ever since Foxkit died, you haven't been the same!"

Snowkit unsheathed her tiny needle claws. "He was my best friend! I want him back! And you are all I have! Now, you're sneaking out of the den, and visiting the elders!" Echokit saw a single tear sweep down her sister's face. The slipped towards Snowkit and rubbed her head on the white kit's shoulder. "I didn't know you felt this way. I'm so sorry."

"It's okay, I guess."

Goldenbrook sighed. "Echokit, why don't you take Snowkit with you tonight to hear Cloudfern?" The two kits nodded. And, soon, it was time to leave.

"So, why don't we start? Anyone have any requests?" Cloudfern mewed.

Echokit bounced up. "I do!"

"Then, what is it?"

"What caused the new Clans to become the way they are? And, why did we found them?"

"Uh . . ." Cloudfern turned to Whisperwillow, "Will you tell them?" The old cat groaned, "Fine. Come on you kits!" The group basiclly tumbled over each other to get to Whisperwillow.

"Let's start out, long ago, when the final battle had ended . . ."

-FLASHBACK-

A gray tom stood high above the wreckage of what used to be his camp. Tears streamed silently down his smoke-colored face. A black she-cat joined him. "Everything we knew, Sootstar, is gone."

"I know, Moonmist. But, there's nothing I can do. You and I, are on our own now. Let's just finish this. Kill me. Take my last life, so that I won't suffer."

The black she-cat hunched over. "What makes you think I'll kill you for no reason?"

"Oh, I'm giving you a reason. Do it! Maybe StarCan will pitty you, and give you your own Clan to care for. I don't care anymore, Moonmist. ThunderClan is gone." Sootstar wrapped his tail around his paws. "Please, my deputy. Please?"

It took Moonmist a while, before giving up. "Okay, Sootstar. I give in. I'll end you. But first, follow me." She stood and walked into the bushes. The gray tom followed, blood trickled from an open wound. Moonmist lead the leader to a high cliff.

"This is where my ancestor, Bluestar, died. I can't imagine myself drowning. Would you like to find out for me?"

"Please! Yes! I'd love to, Moonmist! Push me!" he pleaded.

"Stand here."

Sootstar obeyed and leaned over the edge. Moonmist twisted her shoulder and then released. Her body smacked into the tom, making him yowl, and sending him straight over the cliff. The last thing the black she-cat saw of her leader, was his smoky gray body slamming into the water.

Over time, Moonmist grew older. And, she had fallen for a horseplace cat named Noah. He was a white tom with wiry fur. They ran off together, seeking more cats.

Moonmist felt as if she would have to reconstruct something. She just didn't know what. But, until she did, she just kept with Noah, who eventually made her have kits.

Sadly, Noah had been killed while protecting his youngest she-kit from a hawk. It severley wounded him, and he died soon after. Moonmist was terrified. It was said she yelled at StarClan, and nearly murdered the she-kit.

But, the kit got away and joined a Clan of rouges called KillClan. They were supposedly the disendants of BloodClan. Death Berry was the leader, and also Scourge's great-granddaughter. She adopted the kit and called her Willow because the kit had been found near-death under a willow tree.

-END OF FLASHBACK-

"I see you are getting sleepy, young ones." Whisperwillow said, "I will tell you more tomorrow."

Echokit sighed, "Oh, okay. Come on, Snowkit. Goldenbrook probably wants us in bed." The white she-kit was twisted in a knot. She was snoring lightly, and her tail twitched, signaling she was in a deep sleep. Cloudfern chuckled, "You go on, Echokit, I'll get your sister. I'll be right back, Whisperwillow."

"Eh, take your time." the elder said, laying her head on her paws.

When Cloudfern left, Whisperwillow smiled lightly. I really, really, really enjoyed that. I will have to remember to tell Cloudfern that in the morning.

Happy thoughts rang through the ginger cat's head and she slowly closed her eyes, for the last time.

I hope you guys are happy! Cause I'm tearing up! I cried while making this chapter! And the point was that a deputy was forced to kill her leader and end his suffering. And she mated with a horseplace cat and had his kits. Don't forget to R&R! :)