The Fourth: Part I

by Darren Wilson

He woke in a mysterious forest that he had only heard of in books. He met cats who he could understand. He knows what has happened and will transpire. Why the hell wouldn't he stay there? "I wondered if I was doomed, if Yellowfang would come, this time to take me to Starclan." Rated T for violence and sexual references in the future.

14. Chapter 13

Chapter 13

Hey guys.

Some of you may have heard about the school shooting that took place in Sandy Hook Elementary. As you know, Sandy Hook Elementary is located in Newtown. That's where I live. During the first day, there was a lot of crying in school and at home. But soon afterwards, a lot of people began pledging their support to Newtown. And I just want to say thank you, for all of your kindness and support.

Lionpaw and Hollypaw padded over to Squirrelflight's innovating body. As I watched them go, I got a weird feeling in my stomach. I finally remembered why I had gone with Dustpelt's patrol in the first place: To save Squirrelflight.

I had failed.

I decided to go check on Jaypaw. He needed to know what I had told the others. I hoped he would pick up on my veiled message.

As I walked into the medicine den, I bumped into Leafpool. She gave a look, and then sat up.

"What can I do for you, Jaggedscar?" she meowed; though she sounded strained and tired, I thought I could see something else in her eyes that I couldn't determine.

"Nothing, Leafpool," I said. "I'm just looking for Jaypaw."

Although she didn't ask why, I could hear the guarded curiosity in her reply."He's inside the den, mixing up some remedies for the injured."

"Thanks," I meowed as I padded into the den. I looked around until I spotted Jaypaw mixing a marigold poultice in the back, grumbling about how few herbs there were to work with. grunted to make myself heard.

"Jaggedscar? I thought you weren't badly injured." Jaypaw mewed, his voice giving nothing away. I wondered if he was reading my thoughts. I shook the uncertainty from me and decided to speak.

"I need you to know something," I whispered. "You cannot tell anyone else, not Firestar or Starclan." Jaypaw's sightless gaze began to glimmer with curiosity, but he remained silent. "I know what the prophecy means."

I could tell that Jaypaw wanted to leap up and badger me with questions, but right at that moment I heard Leafpool call out for the poultice.

"Mouse-dung!" Jaypaw spat. I growled at my poor timing.

"We''ll meet in the dirtplace after sundown, whenever you're ready," I said. Jaypaw nodded and began to bring out the poultice.

"Oh, and one more thing."

Jaypaw turned.

"Especially don't tell Lionpaw or Hollypaw."