The Crowd

*The viscous fighting continued. Then Thornstar spotted Everlight, and yowled. The whole clearing went silent. Dreamstar stepped out of the crowd, her pelt matted and blood stained. LakeClan cats gathered around Dreamstar, and BlackClan cats crowded around Thornstar. Dreamstar and Thornstar faced each other,  on opposite sides of the clearing. Thornstar snarled.*

I will leave your clan alone, for now, on one condition.

*Dreamstar narrowed her eyes and snarled. Thornstar takes a step forward.*

Just let me kill Everlight. She must die, she is too powerful.

*Thornstar said it simply enough, but a snarl ripped through Dreamstar.*

No! She is our warrior!

*Thornstar rolled his eyes.*

You don't even care about her!

*Dreamstar bared her teeth.*

I don't care. She is still family! I will not let you-

*Everlight yowled, and stepped out of the crowd.*

Fine, Thornstar. If you want to kill me. Kill me. Just don't hurt my clan. My family.

*Everlight dips her head, and closes her eyes, waiting to be let out of the world. I don't want to see my clan die... Thornstar smiles happily.*

This is going to be easy enough then!

*Thornstar races forward, his long claws glinting in the sun. Dreamstar's just stares in shock. No... Everlight.... Thornstar raises his paw, and brings it down to strike Everlight's exposed neck. Then, there is a flash of white. Thornstar leaps back, thinking he had killed Everlight. Everlight hears a yowl of pain, but not her own....*

:~~Everlight:

*Bluegaze hears Everlight talking to Thornstar. No! She knows she can't do this! Then, he hears Thornstar snarl happily, and rush forward. Then, the blackness is gone. He sees Thornstar rushing towards Everlight, claws ready. Everlight had her neck exposed, and all this was happening in a matter of seconds. Bluegaze rushes forward, intercepting Thornstar....*

:~~Bluegaze:

*Gasps ripple through the clan. Everlight's eye fly open at the yowl. She looks in front of her, and sees Bluegaze, his life bleeding out of him. Everlight's heart nearly stopped. No... No... Not Bluegaze.... Not him... Everlight yowls in pain, as if she was the one dying. Everlight lunges forward and falls to the ground, then, she's next to him, grooming his fur. She's whispering to him. Not caring if other's can hear.*

Buegaze... no... no... you can't die... please... I'm expecting your kits... please don't die...

*Everlight's voice is cracking with sorrow. The two clans just watch. BriarClan was leaving the camp, some looking back to see Bluegaze dying. Thornstar just smirks.*

Oh well. One down, one to go.

*Thornstar jerks his head.*

We'll be back. Let's go BlackClan. Adderspark, I need to talk to you come on.

*BlackClan cats start to leave, knowing they had won. Thornstar waits a few seconds, then snarls.*

Adderspark!

*he searches the crowd of BlackClan cats, and notices that Adderspark is not with them. His ears flatten against his head as he scans the LakeClan cats. Then, he roars in anger. he has spotted Adderspark, sitting beside three LakeClan apprentices. Adderspark stares head on with Thornstar.*

Adderspark... let's go...

*Thornstar's patience was ebbing away. Adderspark growled.*

No. You stole me. You made me forget my memory. Now I am back to where I truly belong, with those I love.

*Thornstar's snarls, and lunges at Adderspark, only to be stopped by Rippleblaze and Dreamstar. They drive him towards the entrance.*

Adderspark! I swear on the Dark Forest that someday, I will kill you!

*Dreamstar yowls, and chases him away. She comes back in, and sees that Nestflame is tyring to save Bluegaze's life. Dreamstar walks up to Everlight, and whispers.*

Everlight... is it true?

*Everlight ignores Dreamstar, and continues to groom Bluegaze's pelt. Dreamstar sighed, and padded away, taking that as a yes. Then, she sees the cat who Thornstar had called Adderspark. She pads up to him.*

Adderspark, are you Birchkit?

*Adderspark gives a sullen nod.*

I was stolen, as you know. Then, I lost my memory in a fight... I-i killed cats, thinking that's how I should be. Then, I was made deputy...

*Dreamstar sighed, then Adderspark's eyes widen.*

I-i killed a LakeClan kit...

*His eyes fill with sorrow, but Dreamstar rests her tail on his shoulder.*

It is not your fault Adderspark, you did not know your true self. Now. I have a ceremony to do.

*Dreamstar leaped up onto the LakeRock, and for the first time noticed the dead cats. Moonpetal, Rainwind, Runningdusk. Petalbrook had also died giving birth to a small kit she had named Silverkit. And Bluegaze had slim chances of living, but Netsflame would do everything he could to save the blind warrior, who had saved Everlight's, his mates, life. Dreamstar sighed.*

Cats of LakeClan! There have been a few deaths, as you can see! Rainwind, Moonpetal, and Runningdusk died fighting bravely for their clan! Petalbrook also died giving birth to her kit Silverkit! Jayflight shall help Nestflame with all of our hurt warriors for now! Also, Mark-kit has discovered a secret den connecting to the Medicine Cat den! We used it to protect ourselves, and will from now on! Whenever we have a battle, I want all queens, kits, and elders to go in there! We can also use it for other stuff! One last thing. Birchkit the young kit who was taken moons ago, is back! He was stolen by BlackClan, and then lost his memory! Thornstar made up a story, which Birchkit, now Adderspark would have to believe! Now, I would like to welcome him into the clan again! He was the deputy of BlackClan, and has learned far more then even our oldest apprentices know! He is only 7/8 moons old. Now, I shall change his name!

*Dreamstar signals for Adderspark to step forward.*

Spirits of StarClan, you know every cat by name! I ask you to take away the name from the cat you see before you, for it no longer stands for what he is! By my authority as Clan leader, and with the approval or our warrior ancestors, I give this cat a new name. From this moment Adderspark shall be known as Birchstorm for your loyalty!

*Dreamstar rests her head on Birchstorm's shoulder, and he respectively licks her shoulder back. Dreamstar steps back.*

Birchstorm is the youngest warrior in all of LakeClan history! We congratulate him, and hope he will teach us the techniques he learned in his time with BlackClan!

Birchstorm! Birchstorm! Birchstorm! Birchstorm! Birchstorm! Birchstorm!

*Dreamstar nods to Birchstorm*

Now, as regular, you must sit a vigil. That is all clan!

*Dreamstar is about to leap down, when Nestflame comes over to her. He whispers to her, and she quickly announces.*

Also, I am very sad to announce, but Silvereagle has broken his back, which means he can't feel, or move, the lower half of his body ever again! We shall help him the best we can, and hope he can still be healthy!

 *Dreamstar nods, and leaps down from the LakeRock. Dreamstar then pads around her clanmates, making sure everyone is okay. Finchpaw smiles at Birchstorm, but she was a little jealous. He's already a warrior, at 7 moons! Sparrowpaw nods to his brother.*

:~~Dreamstar, Everlight, Bluegaze, Thornstar, Finchpaw, Sparrowpaw:

As the Shadow's Come...

 (EVERYONE! I HAVE PUT COMMENT MOD UP, THOUGH I HATE IT! I HAVE IT UP TO STOP HATES LIKE STARGAZE AND DREAMSHADOW FROM TRASHING MY BLOG! THEY BOTH SWORE TO MY DEAD UNCLE! THEY WERE BEING SOOOO MEAN! IF YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT EITHER ONE SAID.... ASK ME IN A COMMENT! SORRY FOR THE STUPID COMMENT MOD! BUT ONLY FOR MAYBE A SHORT TIME!(hopefully...))

*Shadows seeped across the forest floor. It was broad daylight, but the forest was dark. The shadows growled and hissed at eachother, then continued on their way to the LakeClan camp...*

:~~Shadows:

*Dreamstar sat on the LakeRock, watching her clan while sunning herself. She remembered the night before. Had she really killed Ravenstar? It seemed like he wanted to kill her... she was defending herself... Dreamstar huffed, and licked her paw, and brought it over her face. Mark-kit was doing well, and Everlight was perfectly fine now. The day was beautiful. Dreamstar closed her eyes, and sighed happily. When she opened her eyes, she saw long shadows slinking around the walls of the camp. her eyes widened, whens he saw some of the shadows slide into the camp. Dreamstar yowled.*

WE ARE BEING ATTACKED! EVERYONE, FIGHT! BRING THE KITS AND ELDERS TO THE MEDICINE CAT DEN! ATTACK!

*Dreamstar leaped down from the LakeRock, and lunged at one of the shadows. She pulled it out of the cover of the shadows, and snarled in the cats face. She clawed the cats face until the cat yowled, and ran away. Her nose filled with the stench of BlackClan. Dreamstar snarled.*

:~~Dreamstar:

*Mark-kit cowered at the back of the Medicine cat den. He kicked a small stone by accident, and suddenly, a wall of rocks showered on him. he yowled, and spun around to see a large cavern where the rocks had just fallen. A secret room! mark-kit saw queens carrying their kits into the medicine cat's den. Elders started to run in, frightened by the battle. It was getting tight. He then saw Nestflame, preparing herbs. He ran over to him.*

Nestflame! I found a secret room, look!

*Nestflame looked over his entrance, to see a small entrance. he padded over, and looked in. The secret room was MUCH bigger then the actual medicine cat den! Netsflame's eyes brightened, and he yowled at the queens, kits, and elders.*

EVERYONE! COME INTO THIS SECRET ROOM HERE! WE'LL BLOCK IT UP AGAIN!

*The cats in the den ruched into the room. Mark-kit scrambled in, and he saw Jayflight run in with herbs too. Nestflame would stay out there. Then, it was closed...*

:~~Mark-kit:

May Gathering!

*Dreamstar leaped up onto the LakeRock, and called the clan together. her eyes were still full or worry for Mark-kit, who had been attacked by a BlackClan cat.*

Not that many cats shall be going tonight! BlackClan seems to be more active! here are the cats who shall go!

Dreamstar
Rowanthorn
Nestflame
Rippleblaze
Moonpetal
Frostysky
Prairiefall
Coastpebble
Stormbreak
Dimpelt
Seabreeze
Coal
Morningmist
Fellwave
Everlight
Bluegaze
Foxfang
Skyfall
Sharpblaze

Spiritsky
Honeystream




Finchpaw
Maplepaw
Sparrowpaw
Silentpaw
Fallenpaw
Dewpaw
Wolfpaw
Newpaw

That is all! I am sorry to anyone else, but I can not spare any more warriors! Now, let's head out! Jayflight, stay behind and make sure everything is okay with any hurt cats, and queens and elders. Stormwater, keep the clan in tact.

*Dreamstar dipped her head, and padded out of the camp.*

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: