Rating:
K+ (for now)
Pairings:
SquirrelXBramble, FireXSand, LeafXBilly, CrowXLeaf (and a few more)
Disclaimer:
Warriors doesn't belong to me, it belongs to Erin Hunter.
Information:
This is set after The last Hope, however that whole thing with the Dark Forest never even happened. They were blocked the moment Brambleclaw killed Hawkfrost. Lionblaze, Jayfeather and Dovewing still have their Powers and Hollyleaf is still with the Clans.
Summary:
One day Firestar, Blackstar, Mistystar, Onestar and Leafstar disappear from their clans. Everyone is shocked, even StarClan. Three moons later, the clans follow them to a place where they have to learn to survive. A bid City. Not just that, but they all get turned human. Can the Clans find their leaders and a way home?
Onestar silently opened the door of the hospital-room Firestar lay in and looked around. He found Mistystar's grey hair and softly asked: "How is he?"
The RiverClan leader looked at him, her blue eyes brimming with unshed tears. "I don't know. The doctors said they can't be certain…he'll make…it." She chocked on the last word and bit her lip to not burst out in tears, before smiling weakly and stating: "The last time I felt so sad about a non-RiverClan-cat dying was Bluestar."
Onestar smiled at her and answered: "She was your mother after all. And Firestar is our all friend. We all are worried."
"But what are we supposed to tell ThunderClan when he doesn't survive?", asked Mistystar back.
Onestar shrugged and looked over to his ginger-haired friend. His chest was bandaged up and he had an I.V. on his right arm. Right now he was asleep and the monitor showed a steady heartbeat. With a sigh Onestar pulled a chair to Firestar's bedside and settled down on it. He placed his elbows on his knees and leaned forward, crossing his fingers and resting his head atop them. "Sleep Mistystar", ordered the other leader softly, without taking his eyes from Firestar. He heard her taking in breath to argue, so continued: "You've been sitting here for about ten hours now Mistystar. You need rest. I will watch him and wake you up if anything changes…for the better or the worst."
A tired sigh showed him she accepted his demands, yet he never moved his eyes from his friend's peaceful features. He clearly remembered the agony he'd shown when the dagger had hit him, or the shock when they'd found the criminal holding Squirrelflight captive. And even worse had it been when they'd gotten to know what was happening.
Flashback
Onestar was almost asleep when he heard a phone ringing. He recognized Firestar's phone and heard him stepping. Not thinking much of it, the WindClan leader turned over in his bed and began to relax, when it happened.
CRASH!
With a yelp Onestar jerked out of the bed and ran out of his room. What he saw shocked him.
Firestar stood there, his phone on his ear. Next to him lay a smashed glass-vase, flowers and water decorating the floor. The ThunderClan leader's features were scrunched up in mask of rage, shock and pain. His free hand was clenched around the small table that once had housed the vase to his feet. "Firestar?", asked Leafstar and slowly came closer.
He simply shook his head, then asked: "A-are you certain?...Of course…yes…I'll be there as soon as possible."
He slowly closed the phone, then cursed loudly and rushed off to his room. The other four leaders shared glances, before running after Firestar, who was just yanking a pair of simple black jeans up his legs. "Firestar what is going on?", exclaimed Leafstar. Firestar didn't even spare them a glance while he yanked the first shirt he could grab out of the dresser and pulled it on. Finally Blackstar huffed and grabbed Firestar's arm, yanking him to face them. "Old friend what's wrong?", asked Onestar.
"What's wrong?", exclaimed Firestar and yanked his arm free. "I tell you what's wrong. The serial killer we've been trying to imprison for so long escaped into Grove-Forest!"
Onestar's gasped in shock and Leafstar's hand flew to her mouth, while Mistystar asked: "I don't fully under-"
Firestar cut her off with lunging past her to grab his gun-belt. "The clans are in Grove-Forest Mistystar!" Now everyone understood and rushed off. When Onestar came back, fully clothed, Firestar was already leaning against the door, wearing a black jacket and played with his car-keys. The expression he had was well-known to the WindClan leader. It was the same he'd had before the battle with BloodClan, before they had to leave the forest and every other time his clan was in great danger. Onestar heard footsteps behind him and the rest of the group came up. The four of them ran after Firestar, who was out of the door already.
"Didn't think you would wait for us", stated Blackstar stiffly.
Firestar gave a shrug, his eyes on the ground. "It's your clans as well, not just mine."
That was all they said till they arrived at the forest in the ThunderClan-leaders car.
End of Flashback
Onestar shook his head with a deep sigh. Why did the clans have to come after them? Of course they all had missed their clan-mates, but they didn't want them in such danger. This place was completely unknown to them. Onestar himself and the other four had managed to get along here, to learn, but they had been just five. The clans were many dozens of beings. A number, too big to not arouse suspicion.
With another shake of his head, Onestar turned his head back to monitors, trying to find any clue Firestar would wake up soon. Nothing had changed. The next thing he looked at was the clock. He blinked in surprise. One hour had passed since Onestar had gotten lost in his memories.
Suddenly he heard the door open and glanced there, seeing Mistystar's sleeping form in process.
At least she's recovering, thought Onestar before he focused on the newcomers.
It was no surprise for him that the newcomers were Blackstar and Leafstar. "Hey, how is he?", asked Leafstar while she settled down at the food of the bed. Blackstar pulled another chair over, careful to not wake the sleeping RiverClan leader. Onestar frowned, then answered: "Mistystar said that the doctors told her they couldn't be certain…he'll make it."
Leafstar chocked a sob and Blackstar's eyes widened. None of them could imagine the forest and the clans without the ginger ThunderClan leader. Despite how much most of them, especially ShadowClan, hated to admit it, Firestar had changed all of their lives by coming into the forest. He proved that where you come from is not important. What matters is only who you want to be.
"I pray to StarClan he survives." Everyone looked up and at Mistystar, who'd located her tear-filled eyes on the monitors. "I promised the deputies he would be alright."
"You only slept for an hour Mistystar. You really should rest a bit more", advised Onestar softly, ignoring her words. Firestar was strong and tough. He would make it.
"But…", tried the grey-haired female, when Leafstar clasped her hand over her mouth. Blackstar cracked a weak smirk and stated: "No buts Mistystar. We allowed you here the past few hours, while we went to get rest. Now it's your turn to rest while we keep an eye you and Firestar."
Onestar saw Mistystar look at the three of them, before she gave a sigh and leaned her head on the mattress once more.