Chapter 30

Bramblestar's POV

"Almost there!" Bramblestar panted. "Just over this-WHOA," he said as he was pummeled over by a massive ball of fur.

"Stop right there!" the attacker snarled.

"Moon, stop! They are not intruders!" a voice said. The cat padded forward. Bramblestar recognized her instantly.

"Brook!" he purred. "Nice to see you."

Brook purred back, "You as well, Brambleclaw. Now, Moon, get off him. I'm sorry about her behavior."

Moon stepped off him and Bramblestar shook his pelt. "Um, Brook, I'm actually Bramblestar now," he said.

"Congratulations! You're the leader!" Brook exclaimed. "But that would mean Firestar is dead, is he?"

Bramblestar nodded sadly.

Rowanstar spoke up, "We can catch up later. Brook, lead us to your camp, please."

Brook nodded, "One more thing. This very rude to-be is Moon That Rises Over Mountain, or Moon. She's training to be a prey-hunter."

Brook led them to the cave behind the waterfall and into the camp, where they bumped into a cat.

"Crag, is that you?" Bramblestar asked.

"Well, my name's Stoneteller, remember?" he said, amused. "Greetings, Brambleclaw."

"My name is Bramblestar now," Bramblestar said.

Stoneteller nodded. "Which only means..."

"That Firestar is dead," Bramblestar finished.

Stoneteller nodded, "That must be very hard for you."

He paused, then turned, "Stormfur?" he called out.

Stormfur came bounding towards the group. "It's the Clan cats!" he exclaimed.

"Yes. I would like for you to provide them with nests and prey. They must be exhausted," Stoneteller said.

Stormfur dipped his head, and then turned towards the group. "Right this way."

"How's Leopardstar?" Stormfur asked Bramblestar as they made their way to their nests.

"Actually, Leopardstar now walks with StarClan," Bramblestar replied sadly. "Mistystar is the new RiverClan leader, along with Reedwhisker as deputy."

Stormfur gasped. "What of Blackstar and Onestar?"

"Onestar is still alive, as you can see him over there, but Blackstar is dead. Rowanstar is the new leader."

"Rowanclaw? Wow," Stormfur mewed. "That's shocking, to be away for so long and just hear some very dramatic news."

"Yes," Bramblestar agreed.

"So what brings you to these mountains?" Stormfur asked. "Do you need any help?"

"No, actually, it's some sort of prophecy. You see..."

After Bramblestar finished explaining everything, Stormfur nodded. "The to-bes are messing around also. Fish, well, Fish That Leaps From River, hasn't been doing his cave-guard duties. Swoop isn't having any luck controlling her to-be, and it's also probably going to be the last to-be she'll teach. Flower, Stoneteller's successor, doesn't look promsing at all."

Bramblestar nodded, "I understand, because it's happening to the Clans as well. Now, I should go talk to Stoneteller now. I wouldn't want him to be troubled by our stay here."

Stormfur nodded, "I'm sure Stoneteller would be alright with you here. But feel free to find him. He's probably in the cave with the pointed stones."

Bramblestar flicked his ear, "I'll see to him now."