Chapter 25: The shock of Blood...
Lionblaze blinked open his eyes, he was expecting to see Breezestar's claws, but the reality was far different. He got up and looked at his fur. He had no wounds. He looked around; he was sitting on grass, surrounded trees full of leaves, the warm Greenleaf breeze tugged at his long golden fur. The moon was bright, and shone on the thick, comforting grass. His eyes widened as he saw Bluestar, Firestar and Hollyleaf sitting in front of him. "Have I gone to Starclan!?" he choked. I'll never meet my kits!
Bluestar shook her head. "Don't worry Lionblaze, you will be with Cinderheart when your kits are born." Lionblaze breathed a sigh of relief.
"Hollyleaf!" cried Lionblaze when he saw his sister. Her eyes glittered with starlight and she looked younger. "Hello brother."
"Why am I here?" Lionblaze asked.
Firestar stepped forward. "The prophecy,Five, the rulers of the stars, the kin of Thunderclan's strongest blood will rise to battle the ghosts of the forgotten past. They will face great terror and tragedy to defeat the shadows that deceive us in the dark. It is coming soon Lionblaze. You haven't much time before they will arrive."
Lionblaze sat in thought and then finally spoke what had been on his mind. "Firestar, when the prophecy said five of Thunderclan's strongest blood. Does that mean my kits?"
Firestar chuckled. "Lionblaze, Starclan does not know everything! There are others in Thunderclan related to me also! We do not know who the five will be until they are born!"
Lionblaze felt a huge relief, Firestar was right, there were others who had his bloodline also. Dovewing, and Ivypool. Also Brightheart and Cloudtail's kits Amberkit, Snowkit and Dewkit. There was no guarantee that his kits were the subject of the prophecy.
"Now go, your clanmates are waiting..." Smiled Hollyleaf.
Lionblaze felt the starry world around him dissipate, he was soon surrounded by darkness. ...
Lionblaze blinked open his eyes. He looked around, he was in a cave, with two rocks next to each other as an entrance, the cave was covered in moss on it's walls, there were little dips in the ground and a hole with a pool of water. There was a further secondary cave that smelt of herbs. The medicine den..He felt the cold leaf fall breeze pierce through his golden pelt, he longed for the constant Greenleaf of Starclan. The dawn sunlight danced on the horizon, the colours of red and orange filled the skyline. Casting a shadow over the camp.
He looked to see his brother Jayfeather sorting herbs. "Tansy...Poppy seed.. marigold..."
His brother was joined by Briarlight, who was getting the herbs out of the store. Lionblaze looked to his left to see Cinderheart, sleeping and looking exhausted.
Lionblaze realised he was covered in marigold and his fur looked more red than golden. He looked out of the entrance, and saw Bramblestar pacing, Squirrelflight talking to Leafpool and Dovewing staring at her paws.
Lionblaze felt so tired, his wounds seemed to suck away any energy he had left and they still stung him. He decided to close his eyes. He pricked his ears trying to listen to the conversations.
"He stopped breathing last night... I had to start his heart again." That was Jayfeather.
"He looks so mangled, most of his skin is hanging off!" meowed Briarlight.
"I should have done something. But no..I just watched him get slaughtered by Breezestar. If he dies I will never forgive myself." Bramblestar hissed.
"His heart was so faint when you dragged him into camp, he's dying of blood loss." Leafpool whispered.
"Don't you DARE say my son is dying Leafpool." Growled Bramblestar.
"Bramblestar, you have to face the truth, Jayfeather had to start his heart again last night, we spent ages rubbing his chest just trying to help him breathe!" Leafpool insisted. "Don't forget I am his mother."
"But you were never there for him! How is that a mother?! Tell me that Leafpool." Bramblestar hissed.
Leafpool speechless padded away, closely followed by Squirrelflight.
Lionblaze coughed, which woke up Cinderheart. "You're alive!" whispered Cinderheart and she licked the top of his head.
Lionblaze purred, happily lost in her scent. "So, how am I?" Lionblaze croaked.
Cinderheart's happiness faded. "Your heart stopped last night. You- you almost died. I thought I lost you."
Lionblaze nuzzled her, trying to give her a shred of comfort.
"When you came back...Bramblestar had to drag you... the entire clan was panicking. You left a trail of blood and so..so many scratches..." she looked at him. "I thought my kits would never see their father..." a single tear rolled down her cheek, and her pupils were hugely dilated, she looked so scared.
"Cinderheart...I.. thought I was going to die..." Lionblaze whispered. She brushed her tail over his back. "You stupid furball" she smiled.
Jayfeather had seemed to notice that Lionblaze was alive and awake. For once, his brother looked happy to see him. His blind eyes were bright and his ears were up. "Lionblaze!" he suddenly realised how he was acting and he resumed his normal serious face. Lionblaze bit back a laugh. "You mouse brain! Do you realise how much you scared everyone!? I have no marigold left now!" Jayfeather hissed but Lionblaze could tell on the inside he was bursting with joy.
Lionblaze looked at the entrance to see Sandstorm and Greystripe. "hey good looking!" laughed Greystripe. "You look terrible!"
Lionblaze laughed. "How are you feeling Lionblaze?" Sandstorm asked gently.
Lionblaze looked at his cobweb covered fur. "I'll survive."
Sandstorm looked at him quizzically. "You nearly didn't!"
"Surprise" joked Lionblaze.
Sandstorm and Greystripe left the den and were replaced by Bramblestar and Dovewing. Bramblestar's dark tabby pelt looked ruffled and ungroomed. He had tired eyes, he obviously hadn't slept. Dovewing's eyes kept glancing to the camp entrance, she looked nervous. The leader of Thunderclan grinned. "Well, it's good to see you alive."
Lionblaze nodded. "Thanks for saving me."
Bramblestar looked at his paws. "But, I should have done it sooner."
Lionblaze decided to change the subject. "I'm guessing I'm not moving around for a while?"
Jayfeather growled. "Well duh! You can go back to your duties in half a moon."
Lionblaze sighed. "oh well, who's acting deputy?"
Bramblestar surprised Lionblaze by saying "Cloudtail."
"Good choice" Lionblaze replied.
"Alright everyone! Get out! I need some room in here!" said an exasperated Jayfeather. He flicked his tail in annoyance.
Once everyone had left Jayfeather turned to Cinderheart and Lionblaze. "I heard that Cinderheart is expecting your kits."
Lionblaze grinned. "Yeah! Isn't it great!"
Jayfeather nodded. "The sooner they are born the sooner we can prepare them for the prophecy."
Lionblaze pinned his ears back, outraged by his brother. "They're kits! They will be kits and will live their lives! They are NOT a walking prophecy Jayfeather!"
Okay... Lionblaze anger moment...
Something's up with Dovewing also...
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