A/N: 'Ello there guys! I have decided not to do the special allegiances due to a) people who weally weally want the next chapter and b) immense writer's block!
I am very very sorry for anyone who really awaited the allegiances. :((
Snowsong of SnowClan - Hmm… you'll have to see!
FoxmistXFeatherdark - You'll have to see too!
So I present to you… Chapter 7 of DIVIDED!
Chapter VII
A sparrow fluttered around, enjoying the moments of morning sunlight. He didn't last long, though. A heartbeat later, the bird was in Rosestar's paws, its head twisted brutally.
"Great catch, Rosestar!" Fawnberry said from behind her. "Thanks." The ginger she-cat smiled. The brown-and-white dappled she-cat was very kindly, considering the amount of trauma she - and many others - had been through.
Rosestar was burying the prey and preparing to head back to join the patrol, when Fawnberry stopped her. "Yeah, um, Rosestar?" She asked.
The leader turned to give Fawnberry her full attention. "I'm having kits." Fawnberry continued, smiling. "That's great, Fawnberry!" Rosestar congratulated.
They carried on walking back to the patrol in silence.
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Rosestar resided inside her den with Reedfall. She had purposefully gathered the cats she trusted the most here, right now.
Swallowpath skipped her way up the rocks that led to the leader's den. "Hello!" She puffed, sliding into the cool den. It was greenleaf and most of the cats were feeling lazy because of the blistering heat.
Soon everyone Rosestar needed was made comfortable in the den, and Rosestar began, clearing her throat.
"I received a prophecy. I won't tell you the details, but there is something about a special kit." Rosestar spoke in a serious tone. The rest of the cats cast uneasy looks at each other. "A special kit?" Goldenfern leaned in, questioning.
"Yes." Rosestar nodded. Then she frowned in thought. "Wait, Fawnberry said…"
"She was going to have kits." Goldenfern finished for her. She turned to the warriors. "I think this particular special kit could be one of Fawnberry's kits. It does seem to make sense, after all." The golden cat shrugged.
At first the other cats seemed shocked, but slowly a look of realization came over their faces. "You're right." Reedfall's eyes were wide.
Rosestar perked up. Finally, an answer from someone! It was better now that they actually understood some part of the prophecy. "You may go now." She finally said to Blazepaw, Swallowpath and Reedfall. "I need to talk to Goldenfern in private."
The three cats mentioned dipped their heads politely and went back to their respective dens, or wherever else they were going. The ginger she-cat watched as Blazepaw progressed inside the medicine cats' den, which was above ground for logical reasons.
Reedfall went to organize a patrol, while Swallowpath tunneled into the safety of the warriors' den. Rosestar turned back to face Goldenfern. The other cat looked serene, yet Rosestar knew Goldenfern's thoughts were on the ominous prophecy.
"I want to tell you the prophecy, so that you may keep an eye out at all times." Rosestar mewed gravely. A prophecy was not a thing to be amused over.
"Alright." The medicine cat nodded, tilting her golden head to one side in concentration.
"The rose will reign the dusk, but a disaster approaches. When you find the special kit, the water will vanish and the world will be at peace." The leader whispered.
Without a word the two cats dismissed themselves. The medicine cat vanished into her den to organize her herbs, and the leader went to have a chat with her warriors.
All was well...