The Border

*Fallownose padded out of camp to stretch her legs. She yawned, and looked around. First Cloudykit had gone missing, and now Shadykit was too. She didn't dare believe either one was dead.. There had been no sigh of Cloudykit's body, so maybe that was good. Then, a strong scent of blood hit her nose. She ran to the smell, and saw Shadykit's small body. He reeked of BlackClan, but no BlackClan cats were in sight. Fallownose wailed softly, and picked up her still kit. She carried him back to LakeClan.

When Fallownose laid Shadykit in front of Dreamstar, she snarled.*

Don't worry Fallownose. We shall avenge him. As all the other cats. Don't worry. We shall mourn for his young soul.

*Fallownose shook with grief, but nodded. She put Shadykit's small body in the center of the camp, and went to tell Fallenkit and Tumblekit.*

:~~Fallownose:

*Mark-kit wandered around the territory. he knew where Wake was, but he wanted to explore. He sniffed the air, and growled in disgust. The scent was revolting, and he recognized it right away from stories he had heard. BlackClan. I must be near their border... Mark-kit looked around. Then, there was a snarl, and a black shape flew out of the shadows. mark-kit tried to yowl, but he was cut of by claws peircing his pelt. Then, as sudden as it had happened, the shadow was gone, and Mark-kit was left dying on the forest floor.*

:~~Mark-kit:

*Jayflight padded around the BlackClan border, gathering precious herbs that only grew there. He picked some Coltsfoot, only to realize it was stained with blood. He lifted his gaze slowly, to see a small kit, broken on the ground. he gasped. The kit's usually silver fur, was red. Jayflight dropped the herbs he was carrying, and gently picked up Mark-kit by the scruff. Immediatly, his nose was filled with the stench of BlackClan. he coughed and sputtered, then ran full speed back to camp.

Jayflight ran into camp, to see Nestpaw speaking with Finchpaw. Jayflight ran up to Nestpaw, and gently laid Mark-kit down. Nestpaw's eyes widened.*

Nestpaw. Save Mark-kit's life. This is your patient, your challenge. I will not help him in anyway. it is up to you to save his life. Go.

*Nestpaw shook his head.*

But... what if I can't?

*Jaylight sighed.*

Don't doubt yourself. Just. Save. His. Life. Now!

*Nestpaw grimaced, but gently took Mark-kit to the medicine cat den. Jayflight looked up at the sky. The sun was just starting to go down. Jayflight nodded, then followed Nestpaw in, and watched at a difference. Nestpaw had already gathered a whole bunch of herbs, and had them set out before him. He was busily applying herbs, and murmuring to himself. Jayflight nodded every now and then, but Nestpaw didn't notice. he was too busy with Mark-kit.

Finally, when Mark-kit's body reeked of herbs, Nestpaw stepped back.*

I-i think he should live.

*Jayflight sighed.*

It is either, he lives, or dies. If you think he will live? then what are the chances of him dying?

*Nestpaw nodded.*

He is in the paws of StarClan now. But I did my best. I believe he will live.

*Jayflight smiled, and looked outside the den to see the sun starting to rise. Nestpaw had worked all night at Mark-kit.*

Good. We better get going if we want to make it in time. C'mon.

*Nestpaw looked confused.*

Go where? We can't leave mark-kit!

*jayflight sighed.*

Mark-kit has other cats to look after him. We need to leave now if we want to make it to the MoonCave in time.

*Nestpaw looked startled.*

But we were just there! Why would we go-

*His eyes widened.*

R-really!?

*Jayflight laughed and smiled*

Yes. Let's go.

*Nestpaw smiled. He looked back at mark-kit one last time, his gaze full of worry, before following Jayflight out...*

*Jayflight stood in front of the MoonCave. He padded in, and padded up the large rock. He leaped over the stream, and sat down so he would be facing Nestpaw. He watched Nestpaw look closely into the stream at the entrance, before carefully picking up a MoonPebble. Nestpaw trudged up the rock. He was weary from a night of no sleep. He placed the MoonPebble in the stream, and sat in front of Jayflight. Jayflight smiled.*

Welcome Nestpaw.

I, Jayflight, temporary medicine cat of LakeClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. He has trained hard to understand the ways of a medicine cat, and with your help he will serve his clan for many moons to come. Nestpaw, do you promise to uphold the ways of a medicine cat, to stand apart from rivalry between clans, and to protect all cats equally, even at the cost of your own life?

*Nestpaw smiled.*

I do!

*Jayflight purred.*

Then by the powers of StarClan, I give your your true name as a medicine cat! Nestpaw, from this moment you will be known as Nestflame. StarClan honours your determined heart, and your vast knowledge, and we welcome you as a full medicine cat of LakeClan!


*jayflight rests his head on Nestflame's, and Nestflame licked Jayflight's shoulder respectfully.*

Congratulations Nestflame. Now you may speak with StarClan. Though, it may be quick since we were just here.

*Jayflight purred.*

And I wish Rosepaw was here too.

*Jayflight settled down, and watched as Nestflame slept. A little while later, Nestflame woke up.*

StarClan congratulated me. But didn't tell me anything new.

*he smiled.*

Let's go back.

*Nestflame stood up, then stopped.*

Wait, Jayflight... what about you?

*Jayflight smiled halfheartedly.*

I have no need to be a temporary medicine cat anymore. We have you now. You know so much. I shall go back to warrior duties. But I still will help out. I just have to do everything else now too... if you ever need me, just come get me.

*Jayflight smiled, and then padded back to camp together...*

:~~Jayflight, Nestflame: