Hi, guys! So I forgot to mention this last chapter, but I changed my name to Hazelstar of LightningClan! I hope you like it!
So... I'll put it this way. I'm disappointed. I have some followers who haven't reviewed. I think I have some people who favorited my story and haven't reviewed. I know its annoying for me to complain, and I'm sorry, but I feel that I'll be much more excited to write if i know you guys are enjoying it. I am aiming for 10 reviews again, and I am sure you can do that. I have over a thousand views, and less then 50 reviews. Please, guys. It doesn't take too long to review. If you like this story, and you want me to update often, review. I am very interested in continuing this story, and i am not likely to stop it, even if i don't get reviews. I want to thank everyone who has reviewed. I really appreciate the support.
No, your review doesn't have to be all sunshine and rainbows! I don't expect everyone to tell me how awesome my story is! That just isn't how it works. I appreciate constructive criticism, and any tips to make the story better! You don't even have to talk about my writing! Just answer the QOTC. That's usually only a few word answer. Just review. I really enjoy writing this story. I want to see that other people are enjoying it too! IF you follow, have favorited, or just enjoy reading this story and haven't reviewed at all, then review! Like I said, it doesn't take too long! I put a lot of time and effort into my writing and I want feedback. If you took the time to read this, then I am very grateful. IF not, you probably don't see this anyway, but review! Please!
I have one shout-out for this chapter. And it goes to...
Chickenspoon42 (Thank you so much for reviewing again! It isn't a prophecy, though. And that's funny that two cats have the same name and are opposite colors! I promise I didn't steal the cat! LOL)
Thank you so much for over 1000 views!
Chapter 12: Featherbreeze
"Tell us a story! Tell us a story!" All ten kits were bouncing around in the elders' den while Featherbreeze replaced the nests, because the apprentices were battle training. The elders really couldn't wait until they were back? Rowanstem, much to Featherbreeze and Mintleaf's dismay, was no longer on apprentice duties.
Softfur yawned. "Well… let's see. Once upon a time, there was a young warrior. He was strong and powerful, and one of the best warriors in the clans. His name was Darkpelt. He became mates with Pe-, I mean Shineheart. The clans were at peace for a while, but then…" she trailed off, her eyes sparking with excitement. Featherbreeze pricked her ears; she had never heard this story before. That's strange… the elders told Mintleaf and me so many stories as a kit. How could they have missed this one?
"Keep going! Keep going!" the kits squeaked, jumping up.
"Patience," Softfur sighed, "is essential to life. You must be patient."
"We'll be patient," Frostkit muttered. The kits sat down, eyes gleaming with excitement.
"Let's continue then. Darkpelt became obsessed with being leader. Not just of his clan, but of all four. So, when Shineheart had kits, he took three of them from her and gave them to the other clans, saying it was a gift. When Shineheart found out, she turned on him. S-, er, her clan exiled him. Her one remaining kit, F-, I mean Rosekit, grew up to be the leader of her clan. And no cat knows what happened to her litter mates. Some say that she is going to find them one day, and use them to follow in her father's footsteps…" Softfur ended, her voice low and mysterious. The kits stared up at her, eyes wide.
"Is it true?" Stormkit asked.
Leafkit shoved him. "Of course not, mouse-brain! Or if it is, it was a very long time ago." Or maybe it wasn't. Featherbreeze could see right through Softfur's nursery tale. This was a true story, and it was very recent. This has something to do with Flowerstar and Breezeheart, I'm sure of it. But how? After talking to Leafstar, Mintleaf had told her sister about the unusual patrol.
"I'm done," Featherbreeze announced, walking backward out of the den. She'd been done for a while, but stayed to hear the story.
"Thank you, Featherbreeze," Softfur purred. "It's nice to see some young cats still respect their elders." Her voice was sharp, and Featherbreeze knew exactly who she meant. Rowanstem.
"You're welcome," Featherbreeze replied, stepping into the clearing. There was only one thought in her mind. I need to find Mintleaf.
…
Where could she be? Featherbreeze wondered. She had been searching in the forest for a while, after looking in the clearing of camp. She must be in the territory somewhere, and she wouldn't be asleep; it's the middle of the day! Then she realized that Mintleaf had gone to the other side of the lake last night, and barely slept. She is asleep! She must have been so tired. Suddenly hopeful, the gray tabby she-cat raced back to camp, her paws barely hitting the sunlight dappled ground.
"Whoa, Featherbreeze! Why are you running?" Sparrowheart was trotting out of camp, and smashed into her. They both flew backwards and landed on the ground.
"Sorry!" panted Featherbreeze, leaping to her paws. "I was looking for Mintleaf. See you later!" She ran into camp, leaving Sparrowheart staring at her in startled confusion. She slowed as she bounded into the warriors' den, looking around for Mintleaf. The black she-cat was fast asleep in her nest, paws and tail splayed out of the nest. Featherbreeze shook her sister's shoulder and green eyes blinked awake.
"Featherbreeze," Mintleaf whined. "I was sleeping."
"I don't care," Featherbreeze snapped. "This is important!"
"Yeah, yeah, what?" Mintleaf groaned, sitting up and washing her paws.
"I was cleaning out the elders' den."
Mintleaf burst into laughter. "That's what you came here to tell me about? If you think I care, then you're even dumber than you look!" Featherbreeze hissed and batted her sister with a paw. It was rare that the quiet black she-cat acted like this.
"No, mouse-brain! Softfur was telling the kits a story." Featherbreeze quickly told her sister the story Softfur had been telling. Mintleaf blinked, and blinked again. As the silence stretched out, Featherbreeze began to flick her tail impatiently.
Finally, Mintleaf meowed, "I don't get it. I just don't get it. If this happened recently, Rosestar would be leader of one of the clans. We might be that clan! And how are Flowerstar and Breezeheart involved?"
Featherbreeze sighed. She had thought it would be easier to convince her sister than this. "I don't know, Mintleaf. But StarClan wanted me to hear that story, I know it. It's important for some reason, I just don't know what."
"The gathering's tomorrow. Do you think we'll go?" Mintleaf asked, changing the subject.
"Probably." Featherbreeze shrugged. "Leafstar needs to announce we're warriors, doesn't she?"
"Yes," Mintleaf replied. "Then it's not long until our next meeting!"
…
"The cats going to the gathering are Thunderstrike, Ivybreeze, Smokesplash, Sootsong, Doveheart, Petaldrop, all three apprentices, Stormshade, Mintleaf, and Featherbreeze," Leafstar announced, standing at the camp entrance. Yes! Featherbreeze thought, bouncing on her paws.
Mintleaf padded up to her. "Do you think Breezeheart will be there?" she asked.
"Probably," Featherbreeze sighed. "We just need to pretend we know nothing. Oh, and let's tell him the meeting has been changed."
Mintleaf shook her head, doubt in her eyes. "He'll get suspicious. We should try to avoid him."
Featherbreeze thought about this for a moment. "Okay. It's probably for the best."
…
Breezeheart was at the gathering. And clearly, he wasn't going to let Mintleaf and Featherbreeze ignore him. He was on a mission to get all the information they had.
"I still don't really get this," he meowed. "Can you tell me again?"
Featherbreeze wanted to rake her claws over his face. "We explained it to you already. If you're such an idiot you can't figure out what I'm telling you, you shouldn't be here."
Breezeheart's eyes widened. "If you pieces of fox-dung want my help, you're going to have to explain it to me!"
Mintleaf stepped in front of Featherbreeze. "You obviously think a lot of yourself," she hissed. "We don't need you, or want you. You can go back to your clan, and keep fighting in the war. See if I care." Featherbreeze blinked at her sister. Where was the rule following, quiet warrior?
Breezeheart looked disgusted. "Fine. I don't want to help you bring the clans together anyway. You are going to die in this war, like every cat. And you know what? See if I care!" He stalked away, fur bristling, ears flat against his head. Mintleaf and Featherbreeze stared at each other for a few moments and burst out laughing.
"Mintleaf and Featherbreeze!" Suddenly, Featherbreeze realized every cat was turning to look at them, and her face grew hot. She bit her tongue and sat up straight, hoping to prove she was ready to be a warrior. Leafstar shot them a disgusted look, which only made Featherbreeze want to laugh even more.
"Mintleaf! Featherbreeze!" the clans yowled, although most of the shouts were from LakeClan.
"We also have ten new kits, born to Willowwind and Silverriver!" Leafstar announced, her gaze leaving her daughters.
"Ten kits!" some cat shouted. "That's a lot!"
Leafstar waved her tail for silence. "This gathering is over! We will return next moon!" Wow, we were talking to Breezeheart the entire gathering! Featherbreeze realized as she followed the clans off the island.
She saw Flowerstar and Breezeheart standing in the woods. Flowerstar looked angry. "You will go to their meeting and find out what they are planning," she growled.
"Fine!" Breezeheart snapped. "It's not like they trust me though."
"Then hide in a tree and watch it!" Flowerstar hissed. Oh, StarClan, Featherbreeze thought. She is evil.
I personally loved that chapter! I am really enjoying writing this story! Don't forget to review!
QOTC
Who do you like better? Mintleaf or Featherbreeze?
I am not going to write another paragraph on how I want you to review! I expect you realize what I want! So please do review!
Goal for the chapter is 10 reviews!