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.

15. Chapter 15

Chapter 15

Stormcloud's POV

"What are you doing here?" Reedwhisker asked.

"Midnight has a message for RiverClan," Stormcloud mewed, "A prophecy."

"Really?" Lakeheart asked, "There's a ThunderClan cat on our territory with a badger."

"Yeah!" a pale ginger she-cat exclaimed.

"Lakeheart, Dapplepaw, be quiet," the deputy said, "I think Mistystar will want to see these two. I don't smell any other ThunderClan cats. Come on."

Reedwhisker led them through the wet, grassy field, through a stream, through some wet undergrowth, and into the RiverClan camp.

"Mistystar!" Reedwhisker called out, "We have visitors."

Stormcloud glanced around the camp. He spotted Pouncetail and Rushtail sharing a pike, Mothwing and Willowshine sorting herbs, and the apprentices playing.

Mistystar emerged from her den, "Ah, it's Midnight! Welcome to the RiverClan camp. Come inside my den, and we'll talk. You too, Stormcloud."

Stormcloud ducked his head under the bramble thickets and stepped into the den. Midnight clambered in beside him.

"All right, Midnight, what's going on?" Mistystar asked.

Midnight explained the prophecy sent to her by StarClan. Mistystar's gaze darkened a little.

"Thank you, Midnight. I suppose you're here for another reason, since StarClan themselves would've given us the prophecy." Mistystar said.

"The reason will be explained at the next Gathering. I will be staying with ThunderClan for a quarter-moon," Midnight replied.

"I think it's best we get going," Stormcloud mewed, "WindClan needs to hear our message as well."

"All right. Reedwhisker, Icewing, and Heronwing to accompany you to the RiverClan-WindClan border," Mistystar mewed. "May StarClan light your path, both of you."

"And yours as well," Midnight growled.

(Later)

After delivering the news to WindClan, Midnight and Stormcloud headed back towards ThunderClan camp.

"Why are you here, Midnight?" Stormcloud said, after a brief silence.

A pause. Stormcloud mentally scolded himself for saying the wrong thing at the wrong time; he didn't even know the badger that well.

"It was rain that has flooded my cave," Midnight growled, "Important it was to come to the Clans. Many hardships will follow."

"I'm sorry," Stormcloud said simply, "I hope you will be able to return."

"Important it is for me to stay here right now," Midnight said, "For the Clans will have many troubles. I will be here to help."

"Thank you, Midnight. I have heard many stories of how you helped the Clans many times," Stormcloud said, "We are almost at camp."

"Protect the Clan, Stormcloud," Midnight said, "For many things will happen, and the Dark Forest will take advantage of that."

Stormcloud walked through the tunnel into the camp as he pondered Midnight's words. In the tales of the Great Battle, the Dark Forest was vicious, killing many warriors, including Firestar. 'If they're going to come back,' he thought, 'then we're going to have to be ready this time.'