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.

28. Chapter 28

Chapter 28

Bramblestar's POV

He woke up a little before dawn, so he could call a Clan meeting. He jumped up onto Highledge.

"Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey gather beneath Highledge for a Clan meeting!" he called.

Cats padded, bleary-eyed, out of their dens. A few were grumbling, and he heard someone say, "This better be REALLY important."

"I have to leave on a journey," announced Bramblestar once everyone had settled. "And it will take at least a moon, probably more, so I am leaving Squirrelflight in charge while I'm away."

"Where are you going?" called Cloudtail.

Bramblestar wasn't sure what to say. He couldn't worry his Clan, but he didn't want to lie to them either.

"Well," he began, "I'm going somewhere Firestar went a long time ago. It's really important. Squirrelflight will fill you in later, I'm sure. For this mission, I have selected Lionblaze and Dovewing to come with me. You don't have to," he added, "but it would be great if you can come."

"I'm coming," Lionblaze mewed.

"I will as well," Dovewing agreed.

"Good," Bramblestar said, relieved. "The rest of you can resume your day. Lionblaze and Dovewing, report to the medicine cat den for some traveling herbs."

Bramblestar hopped off the Highledge and proceeded to pad towards the medicine cat den, where Jayfeather had already given Lionblaze and Dovewing their herbs.

"I will never get used to the taste," Lionblaze muttered as he chewed his herbs.

When the trio was finished and ready to go, a crowd of cats were waiting at the exit. Squirrelflight padded up towards him. "Stay safe," she whispered.

Bramblestar nudged her back. "I will, like we did on the Great Journey. StarClan will guide us."

After Bramblestar and the others finished their farewells, they set off towards the Island. When they arrived, Rowanstar and Mistystar were there, along with Tigerheart and Grassfeather from ShadowClan, and Duskfur and Heronwing from RiverClan. Bramblestar mewed a greeting to the leaders as he sat by them.

"I hope WindClan will be here soon," Rowanstar said. "We got here moons ago!"

After a few heartbeats, Onestar appeared, along with Emberfoot and Heathertail.

Bramblestar nodded as Onestar approached. "So I guess we head out now?" Onestar asked, tilting his head towards Bramblestar.

Bramblestar didn't know what to say. "Um..."

Suddenly, a tree in the distance grew higher than the others. It disappeared after a moment, but every cat had seen it.

A few cats gasped.

"I think that's where we need to go," breathed Bramblestar.