Okay, this is chapter 5. I can't believe I have readers in SINGPORE! Whoever it is, thank you!

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So, Chapter 5 and the story progresses more. A big event takes place!

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From Leopardstorm!

A mistake in Chapter 4: where it says "Morning, Leafpool!" I really meant to write, "Morning, Crowfeather!" I've been listening to too much Weird Al…

PS: Point of View is…………….LEAFPOOL! YAY!

Chapter 5: Warning

Waking up in a smaller den was something to get used to…still, the light came in every morning and woke us up. I stretched my limbs in the space I had and wondered outside. Crowfeather was still sleeping like a hedgehog, so I let him lay in. He's had a busy few days, he needs his rest.

Life wasn't exactly bustling as I stepped further into the clearing. Ravenpaw and Barley were eating by the side of the clearing, pointing out how comfy the warriors den was. I chuckled. I settled down with a small chaffinch and ate. The sun was just peering over the top of the gorge, its newleaf rays hitting us pleasurably.

It seemed much more of a Clan now, with the dens, the cats and the hunting. It would be wonderful if we found more cats, and StarClan's approval. We also need a medicine cat. I couldn't be one if I was going to be Crowfeather's mate. I felt like going out to explore our new territory.

Passing through the entrance, I went down the grassy path looking around. There seemed to be a bit of everything dotted around. I spotted a small oak forest; a small pine forest; a small river and some moors. Really suited to all of us!

The sunhigh rays were beating down on me like a heavy weight. I needed to get some shelter from the surprisingly hot weather. Fortunately, I had found a small thicket bush and got inside. I sat down and admired the view. I love this territory! I thought happily.

Then, I thought I heard something behind me. Like a…small whimpering noise. Was it…a fox? A dog? It could be cat, but…I look behind me slowly, expecting the worst, but what I did see was a little unexpected.

It was a small black cat, with a small white spot on its nose. And it looked frightened out of his fur!

"He-He-Hello?" I said softly.

"Please, please don't hurt me!" the tom…? Yes, tom wailed.

"No, no, no, can I help you?" I asked him gently.

"Um, I fell down the gorge a quarter-moon ago, and I think I've dislocated my leg. I can't move and I'm very weak," he replied, wincing while he talked.

"Can I get you something to eat?"

He simply nodded, lying down again with much effort. A few moments later, I managed to catch a small water vole wandering far from its home. The tom devoured the prey in a few slick gulps.

"Thank you, I am in your debt." He lowered his head painfully in respect.

"There really is no need," I said back. "I am part of a new Clan, and there are cats there who can help fix you up. Would you agree to come back with me to make you better?"

He looked hesitant, like he didn't trust me, and I couldn't blame him, after his recent ordeal. But finally, he nodded.

I pulled him up by the scruff of his neck and pulled him back towards camp. Luckily, we weren't far from the gorge and now we were outside the entrance. More cats were in the clearing now that the day had worn on a little, and they had definitely noticed that there was a newcomer.

The tom looked even more scared now he was in the presence of many more cats, but I managed to drag him to the medicine den. I had managed to find only a few herbs dotted around the area, and brought them back. Luckily, they were herbs that were important in saving a life-threatening situation.

"Do you have a name?" I asked lightly as I went to go and find some cobwebs for a cut he had received on his leg.

"I think my mother called me…Night," he replied uncertainly.

"Okay, Night. This may hurt a little bit, but you should have a little bit more feeling in your legs now after I pop your leg in again".

He seemed a little nervous, but he had a lot more bravery than on the outside. He closed his eyes and braced himself as I grabbed his leg and started to move it around. We both jumped as we heard the sickening 'Pop!'

"Much better…" Night relaxed. He noticed the small black seeds on the wall. "They look like seeds. What do they do?"

My eyes widened in surprise, "those are poppy seeds. They help calm cats and sometimes help them sleep".

"What does that leaf do?" he sniffed a long, green leaf stacked by the water pool.

"That's borage. They help with a fever. They also help queens make more milk for their kits. Night?"

"Yes, er…."

"Sorry, my name is Leafpool," I felt rude, not introducing myself. "We are looking for someone to become a medicine cat for the Clan. You possess the kind of qualities that a medicine cat has. Would you-"

"Yes, I'd love to become a medicine cat apprentice!" He responded happily. "I like helping other cats. I can't help it. It's my nature!"

"That's great! Thank you. I'll see about you getting your apprentice name. How does 'Nightpaw' sound?"

"Fantastic!" he purred. He could be a great medicine cat.

"Wait! If you know all of these herbs, how come you can't be medicine cat?"

I gasped. Should I tell him? If I want him to be a medicine cat apprentice, I should be honest…

"You don't have to say if you don't want to…" he clearly saw my reluctance.

"You…er…have a right to know…" I cleared my throat. "In accordance to the warrior code, a medicine cat cannot have kits. I'm mates with the soon-to-be leader, Crowfeather, so I can't be medicine cat. I used to be, mind you. Until I met Crowfeather. So that's the story," I smiled weakly.

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I went to sleep after a long day of training Nightpaw. He is taking to it like a duck to water. And Crowfeather was so easy to convince. Mind you, he knew we needed a medicine cat and he was like a blessing.

I woke up, to the hunting grounds of StarClan. I noticed a tall cat with a black and white pelt walking over to me. Tallstar! I recognised him.

"Leafpool," the great ex-WindClan leader greeted. "This meeting is urgent."

"Please continue," I prompted.

"Well, Leafpool, let me say first that our side of StarClan are happy that you have chosen Nightpaw to become your apprentice."

"He seemed like a blessing!" I replied. "And what do you mean, 'your side of StarClan'?"

"You see, StarClan have noticed you and your companions. The other side is led by Bluestar and is determined to see you go down. At the medicine cat gathering, we were powerless to stop them, spreading horrible things about you and Crowfeather. I and my friends are here to warn you. Tomorrow, we will make Crowfeather a leader, you must tell him to prepare and not eat after sunhigh. We will meet again tomorrow…"

He faded away. What was I to do?

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