My first story please review. Enjoy!
Lightning
Prologue
Eaglestar, leader of Thunderclan, gazed lovingly at the clan below. The clan that he had lived in his entire life, the clan that he would protect to the death. His clan. Eaglestar's gaze turned to Silverpelt and the members of StarClan high above. The sky was cloudy and threatening a leaf-fall rain. Is that a bad omen? He wondered. Eaglestar was waiting eagerly he had never been more excited in his life. Just then a large light brown tom stepped out of the nursery. Searching the camp ground the cat spotted Eaglestar and raced over to him at the high ledge.
"Eaglestar," panted the medicine cat "Your kit has been born."
"Kit?" meowed Eaglestar questionably.
"Only one was born." replied Rockfur.
"Is it alright Rockfur, is Treefur ok?" hissed Eaglestar urgently.
"They are both fine, why don't you come see for yourself."
"Thank you Rockfur, I will." purred Eaglestar.
Eaglestar followed Rockfur into the nursery where his mate Treefur was slowly licking the kit's head. Eaglestar got close, touching his nose to the kit's dark gray fur.
"It's a tom." Treefur mewed softly.
Outside it had started to rain the flashes of lightning were close and frequent. Rockfur stuck his head out of the nursery entrance. His head was instantly drenched.
"This storm is terrible I wonder if it means some-" Rockfur cut himself off.
"Rockfur… is something wrong" Eaglestar asked, turning around to face Rockfur who had his back to him.
Eaglestar padded up to Rockfur. He did not turn around but instead continued to stare at the rain. Finally, as if Rockfur was emerging from a deep sleep, he shook his head and turned to Eaglestar.
"I'm fine c-can I have a word with you?" He muttered slowly.
Eaglestar twitched his right ear. What could the medicine cat possibly want with him?
"Yes, of course we'll talk in my den."
Eaglestar gave a quick lick to his mate and a lovingly nuzzle to his son who was fast asleep.
"Good night my sweets" Eaglestar mewed quietly.
Then he braced himself against the rain as he and Rockfur raced across the sleeping camp, up the rocky walkway and into the warmth and comfort of Eaglestar's den. Eaglestar padded over to his nest made of moss and turned around to look at Rockfur who seemed deep in thought.
"Well," Eaglestar persisted "What is it you needed to tell me?"
"Starclan has spoken to me." mewed Rockfur "There is a new prophecy which conveniently enough was spoken tonight."
There was silence in Eaglestar's den. Eaglestar suddenly found the gravel in front of him extremely interesting. "It involves the kit doesn't it?"
"I'm afraid it does." Rockfur mewed.
"Well, what did the prophecy say?" Eaglestar asked questionably.
Rockfur just looked at Eaglestar. "I can't tell you StarClan has forbidden it.
Eaglestar's pelt bristled. "What nonsense are you talking about?"
"I'm sorry Eaglestar. But I can't it is for the kit." Rockfur mewed sadly staring at his paws.
More silence. "It's not your fault." Eaglestar hissed curtly.
Rockfur tried to grab the leaders gaze but to no avail. "I'll leave you now." Rockfur mewed, he then turned and padded slowly into the rain back to his den.
Eaglestar stayed where he was for a moment looking outside, following the trail of lightning and counting the seconds till he heard thunder again. Eaglestar walked out of his den and back into the rain padding swiftly back to the nursery hoping Treefur hadn't fallen asleep. As he approached he slowed down and entered at a trot. Treefur was still awake but looking exhausted.
"Hey, how are you holding up?" asked Eaglestar.
"All right I guess." Treefur replied.
Eaglestar sat down in front of Treefur and asked "Have you named him yet?"
"No, I wanted to wait for you." Treefur replied drowsily.
"What did you have in mind?"
Treefur stayed quiet for a moment before answering. "Hawk, a hawk is just as fierce, just as determined, and just as sharp as an eagle and I can tell he'll be just like his father."
Eaglestar gazed lovingly into his mate's eyes "It's perfect, Hawkkit it is."
Treefur let out a tremendous yawn. "I'm glad that's done with good night Eaglestar."
"Goodnight Treefur." giving his mate a nuzzle "Goodnight Hawkkit."
Eaglestar returned to his den but he did not curl up in his nest to try and find sleep he knew he wouldn't.
Eaglestar was worried. As the days passed he grew even more anxious and he soon became bitter. It got worse when Treefur died to greencough and Silverheart had to finish taking care of Hawkkit. It didn't help when Hawkkit became an apprentice. The joy of being a father had passed the day Hawkpaw was born and he didn't feel much pride that his son had finally become an apprentice with his friends. Eaglestar went into a state of completely ignoring his son. But, not even he could foresee what was coming for his son. No one could.
Yea I noticed that Prologue is kind of short this will be one of the only one's that are. Chapter one will be in real soon.
