Monarch of Glory-Part 5

Ripplestar sat on the Mossledge, and looked at his clan. Cats were sharing tongues, and coming in from Sunset patrols. He sighed and shook his head. It was the gathering, and now he had to make his choice. But what if Dreamstar still didn't allow him? What then? Ripplestar sighed and spotted his deputy, Quivershadow, organizing Moon-high patrols. Dovefall had died in a battle shortly after she had been made deputy. Quivershadow was the best choice for deputy, and he was an excellent deputy. Someday, hopefully, Quivershadow would be leader. Maybe tomorrow, maybe on Ripplestar's final breath. Ripplestar saw Quivershadow look over to Ripplestar, and smile faintly. Quivershadow was already pretty much leader. Ripplestar didn't do much, he was always too lost in thought to think about his clan. He could be Rippleblaze again, protect Dreamstar with his single life.

"Quivershadow, may I speak to you?"

Ripplestar called to Quivershadow, and jumped off the Mossledge to his den under the Mossledge. He heard Quivershadow pad in, and Ripplestar turned to face him.

"What do you think I should do Quivershadow? You know I love Dreamstar, and I want to be with her..."

Ripplestar looked away. He looked up to see Quivershadow smiling slightly.

"Follow your heart. I can not make your decisions for you. If you leave, we will miss you, and understand your choice, but I promise to be a good leader."

Ripplestar smiled at Quivershadow. Quivershadow was always so wise, and knew exactly what to say, at any given moment. Quivershadow would make a great leader. Ripplestar smiled.

"Thank-you Quivershadow. You have helped me greatly..."

Quivershadow nodded, and took those words as a dismissal, so he left the den. Ripplestar tucked his paws under him, and looked around. If he left, would he miss his den? He didn't know if he would like to be crowded again in the Warrior's Den. Ripplestar sighed and closed his eyes, hoping to find an answer in his dreams....

Ripplestar opened his eyes. He was in small clearing, light barely coming through. He looked around to see a cat padding over to him. Ripplestar's eyes widened with joy, and he padded over to nuzzle the StarClan cat.

"Reedstar, why have you visited me?"

Reedstar stared at Ripplestar like he hadn't heard a word he said.

"The Clovers darkens over the light, so bright. Dreams fade into the Dewdrops of blood, and only a Ripple of life may save the Dreams."

Ripplestar stared at Reedstar blankly. 

"W-what is that supposed to mean Reedstar?!"

Reedstar shook his head, and slowly turned around, and padded away. But before he went back into the undergrowth, he looked back at Ripplestar.

"When the sun diminishes, all life will live, if saved."

Reedstar nodded, and then padded away, leaving Ripplestar trembling where he stood. 

Ripplestar woke in his den gasped for breath. He looked around, the words echoing in his head. He had made his choice, and would tell his clan soon enough....

(I am going to write what happened at the gathering later. Got to go now.)