A.N.: It's pretty interesting to see all your guys' ships, I'm intrigued by some, but I already have some ships planned of my own, not that LightClan needs more kits... lol. And to Idkwhatmylifeis, I'm not sure exactly what you're meaning. Do you want me to remove him from LightClan? Because I actually had some big parts planned for him. But he's your character, so really it's up to you. Just let me know. And to EchosOfThePast, all your cats from your review on the first story sound great, but I can't take that many. Pick your favorite two or three you'd like to seem most and I can find a place to put them Hope you all enjoy! I'm loving the reviews, THANKS! ~12HockeyChick21


P.O.V. Of Moonshadow

Moonshadow was laying under the shade of one of the trees near the warriors' den, it's leaves just beginning to change with the oncoming leaf-fall. He was munching hungrily on a sparrow, feathers sticking to his muzzle.

"Looking good Moonshadow." Brownbelly laughed as he approached with Sorrelbriar and Lilaccloud, all three with prey of their own.

"Why thank you." Moonshadow grinned, then swiped a paw over his muzzle to get the feathers off. Sorrelbriar laid down beside him and picked a smaller feather from his jaw.

"You missed one." She purred with laughter, flicking his ear.

"Oh, whoops."

"So, you excited for the Gathering tonight?" Brownbelly asked Lilaccloud, looking down at his prey embarrassedly.

"If I get to go... Spiderstar's gonna announce it any minute now." Lilaccloud replied, looking towards Moonshadow's father's den. Moonshadow looked towards the nursery as he saw a movement of dark brown exiting the nursery.

"Dustcloud hey!" Moonshadow waved his older brother over.

"What's up?" Dustcloud asked in his deep voice. Dustcloud was the largest cat of all of Moonshadow's family, even bigger than their father. He was the scariest looking of all the LightClan warriors, yet he was one of the sweetest.

"How are Robinheart and the kits?" Moonshadow asked.

"They're great. Robinheart is doing well. Acornkit had a little bit of a cough earlier this morning, but Silverberry checked her and says it's just a sore throat and gave her some honey. She seems better now and Briarkit is just-" Dustcloud broke off into a fit of coughing himself. Sorrelbriar fluffed up in surprise and leaned a bit more into Moonshadow, away from Dustcloud.

"Uh... maybe you should go see Fawnheart and Silverberry... Silverberry could have been wrong." Sorrelbriar mewed. Lilaccloud nodded.

"Yeah, it's getting to leaf-fall and whitecough is gonna start popping up if we aren't careful." She added. Dustcloud sighed, but nodded.

"Yeah you guys are probably right. Alright, if Spiderstar chooses me as one of the cats to go to the Gathering, let him know I'm gonna stay here."

"Sure thing bro. I'm probably staying behind too since it's too soon for Softpaw and Sootpaw to go, so I can keep an eye on Robinheart and the kits if you want. And if you're actually sick and you have to stay in the medicine cat den, I'm sure Larchbreeze would love to spend some time with the kits." Moonshadow told him.

"Yeah, Larchbreeze really loves the kits. I'm surprised she hasn't found a mate and had kits of her own." Dustcloud mewed.

"I kind of understand... kits are great, but the idea of having them is a bit scary." Sorrelbriar put in.

"It's not that bad." Dustcloud meowed.

"You aren't the one who had to carry them and then squeeze them out." Sorrelbriar gave him a teasing look. Dustcloud kind of shrugged, smiling embarrassedly.

"Yeah, I was with Robinheart when she was giving birth. It was hard for her... I could tell. It hurt me to see her in pain... it was hard for both of us, especially since we lost a kit. But Acornkit and Briarkit are so great. Watching Robinheart's eyes light up the moments that matter a lot. When she was the two of them for the first time, when they nuzzled into her belly and suckled for the first time, when they took their first steps, when they opened their eyes... It's amazing."

"It sounds totally worth it." Lilaccloud smiled and took a bite of her squirrel.

"Yeah, I can't wait to have kits." Brownbelly put in a bit hurriedly. Lilaccloud rose an eyebrow at him, but laughed.

"Yeah, kits are great. It was worth it. I already can't wait to have another litter." Dustcloud purred, then coughed again. "I'll see you guys around."

"Feel better Dustcloud." Lilaccloud meowed as the large tabby padded away towards Fawnheart and Silverberry's den. Before any of them could say anything else, Spiderstar emerged from his den and leapt up on his perch.

"All cats old enough to catch their own prey please come to this clan meeting!"


P.O.V. Of Otterstrike

Otterstrike had never had time to go see his mother, having just returned to camp when he heard his father's call. He took a glance around, seeing his friends sitting and waiting to hear who was going tonight. But the only one of his friends who acknowledged him was Spottedfern, who was sitting net to her brother. She caught Otterstrike's eye and gave him a sad look. Redsplash pretended to not see him and muttered something to his sister. Spottedfern frowned and turned back around to face the front.

"Otterstrike." His mother's voice made him look back towards the elders' den. Leafpool stood out by Minnowstream and Rockfoot. Then Oakfur emerged with a frail looking Adderstrike. Otterstrike padded over with his ears down.

"Hey mother. I meant to come see you earlier I just-" Leafpool didn't let him finish, putting her tail tip over her son's muzzle.

"Shh, shush now. Your father is about to speak. We can talk about your fight with Redsplash later." She meowed. Otterstrike's heart dropped to his stomach. How had she found out?

"Cats of LightClan, as you all know the Gathering is tonight. The cats who are coming with Fallen Leaves, Fawnheart and I are Hollyleaf, Brookwater, Strikefang, Owleyes, Tigerstripe, Pinefall, Pebblestep, Nightjay and Branchpaw, Redsplash and Flypaw, Beesting, Bearfoot, Sunfire, Otterstrike, Leafpool, Minnowstream, and Rockfoot." Spiderstar meowed. Otterstrike squinted his eyes in surprise.

"There, we can talk on the way to the Gathering, my dear." Leafpool murmured to him, bustling him towards the group forming.

"How did you...?" Otterstrike asked as they padded towards the camp entrance with Minnowstream and Rockfoot not too far behind.

"Spiderstar came to me earlier. Apparently Clearwhisker and Feathermist spoke to him and told him about the argument. Spiderstar and I understand that you're upset, but Moonshadow seemed like a better pick for Softpaw's personality and Sootpaw is a bit too energetic for a first time mentor, my love. It has nothing to do with you. I went to visit Dustcloud's kits and Briarkit seems to be a really good match for you."

"What? Really?" Otterstrike grinned.

"Not if you keep attacking your clan mates. I understand Redsplash has a bit of a sharp tongue, but don't let him bother you. Strikefang was always really strong-minded when she was younger." Leafpool told him.

"That's one way to put it..." Otterstrike sighed.

"Just behave. If Redsplash tries to get to you at the Gathering or any other time, just ignore him." Leafpool touched her nose to Otterstrike's ear comfortingly.

"Yes mom." Otterstrike mewed quietly, falling into step behind Bearfoot and Beesting.


When they finally got to the Gathering, the only clan that was missing was WindClan.

"Go on and socialize. I know it's been a while since you've been here." Leafpool meowed, but Otterstrike barely heard her over the meow of all the cats' voices. But one glance around and he saw her. The familiar russet colored fur. The she-cat looked up and Otterstrike managed to catch her eye.

"Hey, Lighty!" She perked up and padded over to him.

"Hey Russetshade." Otterstrike smiled.

"Was that your mother I just saw you with?" She asked.

"Yes, that's Leafpool."

"Wow, the one from the stories. Pretty cool. How've you been since I saw you yesterday?" Russetshade sat down.

"Pretty... well, not so good I guess." Otterstrike sighed, sitting down beside her.

"What's wrong now, tabby boy?" She questioned.

"I got into a fight with a clan mate earlier..."

"Like a physical fight?" When Otterstrike nodded, Russetshade snorted. "Wow, I didn't peg you for the type."

"What's that supposed to mean?" Otterstrike asked.

"You seem more... squishy."

"Squishy...? What? Rude." Otterstrike hissed playfully, batting at her ear. She pulled her ears back after he hit them and hissed back.

"What? You gonna fight me now too?" She teased.

"Maybe I will!" He replied.

"Okay. After the Gathering, at halfbridge. Bring your medicine cat." Russetshade joked.

"I'll be there." Otterstrike shot back.

"Do it!" Russetshade chuckled.

"Wait for real?" Otterstrike asked, but Russetshade didn't respond, looking back at the entrance to Fivetrees hollow.

"Oh look! WindClan's finally here. The Gathering's about to start." She mewed excitedly. Otterstrike nodded, watching Harespring jump up on WindClan's tree.

"Oh no..." Russetshade murmured.

"Onestar must have lost his last life." Otterstrike meowed.