Birdflame: I agree with the suffering of Redstar
Spottedmist: Yes! I accomplished that! I was trying to make it seem that way
Sky of Stars: Well I couldn't take it any other way than constructive criticism. You weren't being rude about it in any way, shape, or forum. And yes SkyxGorse will be major in this shorter chapter
A/N: I don't own Warriors. Though the Erins do. This is the final chapter of Redstar's Regret.
"Redstar, Bluesong Skyfeather's kitting," a voice meowed. The ginger tabby awoke instantly with worry.
"Is she alright," Bluesong with her voice wavering.
"So far she seems to be doing fine, but I'm not sure. Sorry mother and farther I have to go help Kestrelwing," Pebbleleap stated before exiting the den. Redstar and Bluesong darted out of the den with fear for their daughter. Outside, Spottedpelt was trying to keep her own kits calm with the help of Birdflight and Gorseclaw was pacing in front of the nursery with worry. Redstar sighed remembering he was in Gorseclaw's place once with his own mate. After a little longer, Pebbleleap came out looking satisfied.
"I'm happy to announce that Skyfeather had three kits. Two toms and a she-cat," the medicine cat apprentice meowed. As soon as Gorseclaw got the okay, he darted into the den with Redstar and Bluesong close behind. The ginger tabby she-cat was grinning at her kits and her blue eyes were full of love. At her belly suckling were three small shapes. One was a brown tabby with white paws, another was a grey and white kit, and the third was a large, long legged ginger kit.
"Wh-What do you want to name them," Gorseclaw asked purring. Skyfeather thought for a moment before replying.
"I was thinking for the long legged tom Amberkit, after Amberclaw," Skyfeather purred. Gorseclaw nodded then turned his attention to the brown tabby tom.
"I think the name Birdkit suits him," the dark tabby replied. Skyfeather nodded and smiled.
"For the last I believe the name Cloudkit is perfect for her," the ginger tabby finished. Gorseclaw nodded with a smile. Guilt bubbled inside of Redstar once more as he remembered SkyClan and their brave leader, Cloudstar. Redstar rembered the night they left and all the visions he'd had. Redstar didn't try to stop the guilt this time. He lit it fester inside him like a maggot to crow-food.
*Moons Later*
The ginger tom laid in his nest coughing. He gazed up at his deputy and daughter's kit, Cloudfoot. Redstar knew his end was coming quickly, and he knew there was little time left.
"C-Cloudfoot you'll lead the Clan well. B-Better than I-I had. I know you-you've heard the story of SkyClan and Cloudstar and how we-we drove them out. Don't be like me. P-Please," the dying tom stuttered.
"No you-you can't die yet! I'm not ready Redstar! Uh Ambertail, Birdheart get Pebbleleap," Cloudfoot called desperately even though she knew her efforts wouldn't help.
"Shh, shh it's my time now my deputy. Please, take care of your mother and father and l-lead this Clan better than I did and the other three leaders had Cloudstar," the tom rasped as his yellow eyes closed. Moments later, Redstar awoke with a start in a warm landscape. Blinking his eyes opened, the tom smiled when he saw the many familiar faces; his brother, Amberclaw, his former deputy, Seedpelt, and even a face he'd missed for moons.
"Bluesong my love," the tom exclaimed, running up to a pale blue-grey she-cat.
"Yes Redstar," Bluesong replied simply. For a moment, the mates stood by each other full of happiness and love, but a pit of gilt was eating away at the happiness Redstar felt. Like when they were alive, Bluesong could tell something was up.
"Redstar what's wrong," she asked with her silky voice that the former ThunderClan leader missed.
"I still have the guilt from long ago," the tom murmured.
"You do," another familiar voice asked. Looking past Bluesong, Redstar saw Birdflight.
"Y-Yes. Yes I do," the tom replied with a sigh. Birdsong nodded then singled with her tail.
"Follow me," she meowed. The ginger tabby did leaving his mate, friends, and family behind once more. After a little while longer of walking, the pair stopped at a pool.
"What is it," the former leader asked.
"Look," was all the StarClan warrior purred. Redstar gazed in and saw rats killing the warriors of SkyClan. He stepped back shocked.
"Th-That's what you wanted me to see?!"
"No, come look again," the brown tabby replied softly. In the pool, Redstar saw a ginger tom and pale tabby she-cat walking to the canyon where SkyClan was. Soon, it was replaced by cats joining them, then the rats getting defeated.
"You see SkyClan isn't lost just yet," Birdsong purred. Gazing into the pool again, the former queen said something unexpected, "I-I forgive you Redstar. Thank you for everything."
QOTD: What did you think of the ending?