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.

17. Chapter 17

Chapter 17

Bramblestar's POV

"It's a long story," Bramblestar sighed. "Where are the rest of your siblings, Featherpaw?"

"They're cleaning the elders' den," Featherpaw replied, shaking.

"Ravenpaw, go get them, and come back," Bramblestar mewed.

Ravenpaw nodded and padded out of the den.

"What's going on, Bramblestar?" Jayfeather asked, "I've been having dreams about apprentices, the Dark Forest, and StarClan. My dreams are all mixed up. Something's wrong."

Bramblestar sighed. "When I was coming back from ShadowClan territory, I saw Featherpaw, Sparrowpaw, and Ashpaw with Tigerstar, Feathertail, Halftail, and Ashfur."

"Tigerstar with StarClan cats? I get Feathertail and Ashfur, but Halftail?"

"His old name was Sparrowpelt."

"But I thought Tigerstar's spirit didn't exist anymore. He was killed again by Firestar, right?"

"I don't know."

As the leader and medicine cat continued talking, Ravenpaw emerged with Sparrowpaw and Ashpaw behind her.

"My kits," Bramblestar mewed, "have fallen into a trap by the Dark Forest. It's like a curse, that we are all destined to see the Dark Forest."

"Well, I haven't seen anything like that," Ravenpaw pointed out.

"True. The Ravenpaw in StarClan is too smart for Tigerstar," Bramblestar mewed. Then he sighed again, "Listen, Ashpaw, Featherpaw, and Sparrowpaw, we had no intention of naming you after anyone. Only Ravenpaw was named after a previous Ravenpaw. Tigerstar is lying, as he always has. You know Firestar? Tigerstar planned with Hawkfrost to kill him."

The apprentices all gasped. Jayfeather cocked his head.

"He's evil. The only way out of the Dark Forest is not to think about it ever again. The other apprentices from the other Clans, a fifth Clan included, is experiencing this as well," Bramblestar finished.

"A fifth Clan?" Ashpaw asked.

"Ask Sandstorm about that later. You all are dismissed. Jayfeather, stay with me."

When the apprentices left, Bramblestar spoke, "Jayfeather, make sure those apprentices aren't messing with Tigerstar, all right? And please send Dovewing here. I need to talk to her."

Heartbeats after Jayfeather left the den, Dovewing padded in, "Am I off apprentice duties now?"

"Yes, as long as you don't fool around with ShadowClan cats anymore. I know what you've been doing with Tigerheart. But I also know that the kits are yours and Bumblestripe's. Please don't meet Tigerheart anymore. To make sure of this, you're not coming to the next Gathering."

Dovewing nodded, "All right, Bramblestar."

"And I also think your kits are ready to become apprentices. We'll hold the ceremony at sundown."

"Finally! Those kits are really getting big now!" Dovewing said jokingly.

"Look, Dovewing, just make sure they don't meet Tigerstar, all right?"

"Okay," Dovewing said hesitantly, "I'll do my best."

"Good. You're dismissed."