Monarch of Glory-Part 8

Dreamstar was lying down on the LakeRock, her paws tucked under her. She was watching her clan go around their daily schedule. Which seemed to never include her... Dreamstar sighed and jumped down from the rock. She padded over to Stormwater, who was filling in for Rowanthorn, because Rowanthorn had White Cough. Dreamstar nodded to Stormwater, so Stormwater continued.

"Driftbreeze, Adder, Gazedawn, Pinedapple, Thornbranch and Smokesky will go on a border patrol. Adder will le-"

Dreamstar shook her head.

"I'll be leading this one. Thank-you though, Stormwater."

Dreamstar nodded, and Stormwater stepped back to organize a hunting patrol. Dreamstar turned to her group.

"Okay let's go. We're going to be a bit fast, because we still have to finish the re-sizing of the camp."

The group nodded, and followed Dreamstar out.

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They were already done three of the borders, and only had the MarshClan border to check now. Dreamstar turned to Adder.

"Take Driftbreeze and Pinedapple and start going up ahead."

Adder nodded,

"Okay Dreamstar. Come on Pinedapple and Driftbreeeze!"

They followed Adder away, and the rest of the group continued to mark. Dreamstar's head snapped up, and she saw Ripplestar and Quivershadow come out of the undergrowth on the other side of the river. They both nodded to Dreamstar, and she felt Gazedawn, Thornbranch and Smokesky tense and bristle a bit, though they knew hwy these two cats were here.

"Go and catch up with Adder, I'll take these two back to camp."

They grumbled, but padded off. Ripplestar and Quivershadow padded over the log, and met Dreamstar.

"Dreamstar, how are you."

Dreamstar nodded to Quivershadow, who was probably Quiverstar now.

"I'm good, how was the nine lives and so and so?"

Ripplestar nodded.

"Yes, Quiverstar received his nine lives perfectly, and StarClan hesitantly allowed me to return as leader if I ever go back to MarshClan. I am now Rippleblaze again, and I wish to join your clan."

Dreamstar stared at Rippleblaze. Her heart ached with pain. Rippleblaze... He might never be Ripplestar again. The leader I loved. Dreamstar sighed, and nodded to Quiverstar.

"Thank-you, but I think we can manage to my camp now. And, did Featherblaze know about the prophecy?"

Rippleblaze shook his head. The name still shocked her. She didn't love Ripplestar as Rippleblaze, it started when he was leader. Dreamstar shut her eyes, and re-opened them to find Quiverstar and Rippleblaze saying their farewells. Rippleblaze wished Quiverstar luck, then asked about the new deputy.

"I was thinking about Swiftleaf. She is very good, and all cats respect her."

Rippleblaze nodded.

"Yes, very good choice. She will make an excellent deputy. If I ever come back, she can be head warrior, then your deputy once I.... die."

They were quiet for a moment, before touching noses and muttering good-byes, before going their separate ways.What have I done? He grew up in that clan! Why did I say yes? Dreamstar sighed and pressed her nose against Rippleblaze's shoulder. Rippleblaze licked her forehead, and they padded back to camp. Now, we aren't forbidden anymore...

TO BE CONTINUED