Predicting the Future

by Flame in the Darkness

After the flood that almost destroyed the Clans, peace reigns among the four Clans at the lake. However, Bramblestar is faced with a new dilemma, one that involves every single cat involved with the Clans, including the Tribes. Bramblestar and the other leaders must unite all cats, or face the wrath of the Dark Forest once and for all.

8. Chapter 8

Chapter 8

"What are you doing here?" Squirrelflight asked.

"Who's she?" Stormcloud asked, "And why are we friends with a badger?"

"She's a special badger," Squirrelflight mewed, "She helped us during the Great Battle."

"Oh," Stormcloud said.

"I come to tell you something that will impact all Clans," Midnight growled, "I have to speak with Bramblestar first."

"I'm over here," Bramblestar mewed, padding his way to the front, "Good to see you again, Midnight."

"As with you, Bramblestar. StarClan have told me something to pass on to all Clans. I'd thought I'd start with yours first because I knew ThunderClan would not harm me. Except for maybe Squirrelflight," Midnight said with amusement.

"I was protecting my kits!" Squirrelflight exclaimed.

"Oh, kits? That's wonderful," Midnight said, "Congratulations. Now, Bramblestar, about that message."

"Yes?" Bramblestar asked.

"A rebellion will happen with the sly cat," Midnight said, "A change of direction must happen. A fight will happen near the place where lands meet."

"Could prophecies be more vague?" Squirrelflight heard Bramblestar mew under his breath.

"Thanks for telling us that, Midnight," Squirrelflight said, "although the Clans could use a few seasons of peace from anything right now."

"I'm afraid that's not the case," Midnight replied, "Now, if somecats can accompany me, we'll head straight for ShadowClan now. I hear they have a new leader."

So Bramblestar and Midnight were accompanied by Stormcloud, Lilyheart, and her apprentice, Ravenpaw, as they set off towards the ShadowClan border.

As they approached the clearing that divided the two Clans, they heard a ShadowClan hunting patrol. Not wanting to cause any ripped pelts Bramblestar called out, "Hello..."