They were out of the territory, heading away from the setting sun. Dreamstar stopped and looked back at all she had ever known. She closed her eyes briefly against the pain, then looked at her clan. So many of them had experienced such pain. Before they came to LakeClan, or losing so many of their family in the recent battle. Her eyes flicked to Ridgefeather, her kin. He seemed so closed off after Maple, his mate, had died. She understood, as the she-cat had been able to help Ridgefeather, to give him a reason to live. Dreamstar knew what it was like to lose the one cat you held above everyone else. She had lost two cats like that. Cloudriver, her first mate, murdered. It had pained her for moons after she lost him. Then Soaringheart, to sickness. He had comforted her after Cloudriver died. He had always loved her, and he finally got his chance. She spent more and more time with him, and they became mates. He had filled that hole caused by Cloudriver, but not completely. She had felt horrible when she fell in love with Rippleblaze, then Ripplestar. She didn't ever want to hurt Soaringheart... but Rippleblaze made her feel complete, that hole from Cloudriver was filled. She never stopped loving the sweet tom, even after everything. It had hurt when he died, but he died by her side, and she knew he would be happy. Now she hoped to never lose Rippleblaze. The tom from across the border, whom she had fallen in love with. He had been deputy, and her leader. It was completely forbidden, especially since Dreamstar was leader, and already had a mate. But she couldn't stay away. Rippleblaze became leader, Ripplestar, then gave it all up for her. He didn't even ask if she could come to his clan. He knew it would be too hard, so he came to her.
She continued on, wanting to make some distance before the sun fully set. This would be the first time LakeClan ever had to find a new home... and Dreamstar had to lead them to it. She had always been destined to become leader, moons and moons before she was born. StarClan gifted her 18 times with life, then gave back her life after she died. She was important in the destiny of LakeClan, and forever be remembered by the clan. But once again she pondered on who could be leader next. Would StarClan send her a sign? Would she be able to become an elder, or did StarClan expect her to die in battle? She sighed, shaking her head.
"We have to keep moving! I want to make some more distance before the sun sets. If anyone needs to stop, please just say."
She nodded, and continued on.
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Pinekit had too opened his eyes and was looking around in amazment, to stunned to really say anything
~-~Pinekit~-~
Birchstorm lowered his head. He was deputy. He Could barely believe it, it was like he was dreaming. But... his family wasn't there. Fleckedleaf wasn't here. His own son had died. And that's what made this thing more of a Nightmare.
"Dreamstar, what about food, we dont know how long we are going to be traveling, we dont know if the food we brought will last."
Leaving seemed rather sudden, and Birchstorm hadn't wanted to, but he had to obey his leader, and getting away. Away would be good.
~-~Birchy~-~
Dreamstar looked at Birchstorm, not fully there. Then she shook her head, her eyes clearing up.
"Hunting will be possible along the way. We're out of LakeClan- I... I mean...."
She shook her head.
"We're out of the.... the cursed land."
She closed her eyes, but she couldn't call it LakeClan territory anymore.
"Especially since it's the start of New-leaf. There will be plenty of prey."
:~~Dreamstar:
Birchstorm nodded, "And... do we know where we're going?" this question came out soft, as if he were almost afraid to ask it.
~-~Birchstorm~-~
Dreamstar looked towards the sky, and murmured softly.
"StarClan... they will guide us."
She couldn't doubt her ancestors now. Not when her clan needed her, and not when she knew Cloudriver was beside her.
:~~Dreamstar:
Kestrelkit blinked, padding silently alongside the other kits. He didn't think much about where they were going, and was more concerned about whether or not they'd survive. He breathed out a sigh, shaking his head to clear the thoughts.
Grayshadow padded beside the kits who could walk, keeping an eye on them.
"Is everything okay?"
She directed her question towards Kestrelkit.
:~~Grayshadow:
Kestrelkit blinked, his pale green eyes flicking toward the tabby she-cat. "Oh, I'm fine," he gave her a weak smile, ear twitching to the side nonchalantly.
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