Prologue
"What!?"
The red and white tom stared back, "Froststripe I need to know if StarClan has sent you any signs about this."
"But Sagestar how can we go into battle when our camp was just ambushed by DuskClan," she mewed. Just two sunrises ago, their Clan had a rude awakening around moonhigh when DuskClan decided to raid their camp. Grief rose as she remembered that Berryfern and Sandfrost died from the battle.
"I have no choice, we have both the rogues and GustClan stealing our prey, I need to do something." He stared off into the distance as if he was reliving the battle, "We cannot let our Clan be destroyed."
"I've had no signs, but please don't do anything rash Sagestar, I need to sleep on this, maybe StarClan will send me a dream."
With that she left his den and padded across the clearing the get into her own separate den. StarClan please tell me what to do, our Clan is in trouble and we can't go on like this, we'll starve if our prey keeps getting stolen. She walked into the medicine cat clearing and checked on the cats sleeping in her den. After the recent ambush from DuskClan only two cats remained under her care: Foxshade and Dustmoon. Thankfully both cats were sound asleep, so Froststripe went into her den and was quickly swept into a world of dreams.
"StarClan where are you?" Froststripe wandered around StarClan's hunting grounds hoping to find a face she knew well. She passed by familiar landmarks but couldn't pick up the scent of a certain she-cat.
"Looking for someone Froststripe?"
Froststripe jumped around, startled, to find a light orange tabby she-cat with black splotches of fur with the stars of Silverpelt shining around her. "Berryfern! Oh, I'm so glad to see you!"
The former medicine cat weaved around Froststripe, "It's so good to see you too."
"Berryfern, I'm so lost! The Clan is just recovering from the ambush and our prey is being stolen and-"
"Froststripe you need to beware! I've come with a prophecy that can save JadeClan. A clash of blood is about to unfold. Watch for the peaceful jade that shines in the storm of darkness." Berryfern started to fade and her last words were echoed in Froststripe's ears.
"Wait don't leave! Berryfern please don't go yet!"
Froststripe woke with a start, fresh grief rose inside as she remembered how her mentor died bravely protecting the medicine cat den in the recent ambush by DuskClan. A clash of blood is about to unfold. Watch for the peaceful jade that shines in the storm of darkness. The new prophecy's words lingered in her mind.
I've got to tell Sagestar. With that she bounded out of her den. The early morning sunlight blinded her eyes for a moment as she stepped out of her dark den. Outside many cats were sunning themselves in what light they can find in the early New-leaf morning. She went to check up on a couple warriors to see to their wounds. Raggeddust had a deep scratch that looked as if it could be infected.
"Sit here and I'll be right back with something to treat that. I want you off warrior duties until that has had more time to heal."
"Honestly Froststipe I'm fine, I feel ready to go defend our borders!"
"You would be as much use as a dead fox! You'd barely get a couple fox-lengths and you would have a terrible limp, now don't move a mouse-tail until I get back," Froststripe teased. Raggeddust let out a mrrow of laughter as she walked back to her den to get some herbs
Froststripe walked back carrying a bundle of horsetail. Once she was finished addressing his wound she remembered her important news she had to tell Sagestar, and on the way towards the leader's den she spotted Blazeclaw, the Clan deputy, organizing the days patrols.
"Hey Froststripe, are you ok? You seem a little spooked." His deep mew rumbled across the clearing.
"Oh I'm fine, something just came up and I was just going to tell Sagestar." With that she walked calmly towards the leader den, hoping to not attract any more attention. Once outside his den she let out a mew to let him know she's there.
"Froststripe come on in, did something happen?"
"Sagestar, our Clan! You need to hear what StarClan told me." She told him of the events that occurred in her dream and the prophecy.
"The peaceful jade that shines? I wonder what StarClan has planned for our Clan."
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Froststripe went out collecting herbs later that day and when she returned to her den to sort them out, Tigerfang had been waiting inside, looking distressed.
"Froststripe I think there's something wrong with me. My belly aches but I'm sure I haven't had anything bad to eat or too much to eat."
"Let me have a look, just lie down for me." Frostbite went checking her belly for any signs of illness but instead found pleasant news.
"Tigerfang! It seems you'll be expecting kits!" She let out a purr. She watched the look on Tigerfaang's face change from distress to joy.
"That's wonderful! I must tell Blazeclaw, thanks Froststripe!"
Froststripe watched her bound across the clearing to her mate to tell him the news. He purred loudly and weaved his body around her. Maybe some things will go right for our Clan. But will these kits be born in a time of peace, or a time of chaos?
A/N: I know this is short but it's just the prologue.