Death!?

*A yowl erupted in the camp, and Dreamstar ran from her den with Rippleblaze following. They were talking about the prophecy, but now something seemed wrong. Adder, Driftbreeze, Pinedapple, Gazedawn, Thornbranch and Smokesky were bristling and snarling in the camp clearing. Gazedawn was holding a small bundle of fur, and her eyes were scared and filled with sorrow. Dreamstar narrowed her eyes at the bundle, then gasped and ran forward.*

What happened! Adder, explain!

*Adder snarled one last time then let is fur lie flat.*

We found Smallkit on the border! She has BlackClan scent all over her, and she was splayed straight between our border, and theirs! They marked the border too..along with the kit!

*Dreamstar bristled.*

How dare they kill a kit! They must be trying something...we need to hurry up and make the camp bigger and stronger! Gazedawn, put Smallkit underneath the LakeRock, she shall be honoured tonight.

*The LakeClan cats were still bristling as Gazedawn set down the kit. Dreamstar paced angrily, and snapped at Adder*

Did you cover their scent with ours!?

*Adder nodded, then snarled again.*

They even tried extending their territory into our territory! We put it in the proper place, but I doubt they will listen!

*Dreamstar and wrinkled her nose in disgust. This isn't good. Thornstar is testing our sanity. Who will it be nest!?*

Stormwater, get a whole patrol and start working on the camp walls even more. Send our four patrols to patrol each border, BlackClan don't follow the Warrior Code, so they might try to enter from a different territory.

*Stormwater nodded at Dreamstar. Dreamstar sighed and sat down, not knowing what was going to happen next.*

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

Maybe?

*Dreamstar padded out of her den and leaped onto the LakeRock. She called the clan together. She saw Bluepaw eying her angrily, where he thought she was with sightless eyes. Dreamstar sighed. She also saw Foxfang and Cottonpelt nearby. They were shifting their weight around nervously, hoping their brother would be made a warrior also.*

I called you here today, because I have changed my mind. Bluepaw shall be made a warrior tonight, with Everpaw also...

I Dreamstar leader of LakeClan call upon my warroior ancestors to look down upon these apprentices. they have worked hard to learn the ways of the Warrior Code, and I give them to you as warriors in their turn.

Bluepaw, do you promise to withhold the Warrior Code and protect and defend your clan, ever at the cost of your own life?

*Bluepaw nodded a yes, and Dreamstar leaped down, and rested her chin on his head. She felt the cool feeling of his tongue, and she stepped away.*

Everpaw, do you promise to withhold the Warrior Code and protect and defend your clan, even at the cost of your own life?

*Everpaw nodded, her eyes shooting to Bluepaw. Dreamstar rested her chin on Everpaw's head, and felt Everpaw lick her shoulder. Dreamstar stepped back and lifted her head.*

Bluepaw, from this moment you shall be known as Bluegaze! StarClan honours or bravery, and skills.

*Dreamstar nodded, and continued, though she was shaking ferociously at making these two mysterious cats warriors.*

Everpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Everlight! StarClan honours your passion, and skills.

*Dreamstar nodded. The clan could see how badly shaken she was, and for the second time, chanted the warriors names nervously.*

Bluegaze! ... Everlight! ... Bluegaze! ... Everlight!

*Bluegaze sighed angrily. He looked to see that Everlight felt the same. This wasn't what was supposed to happen. Not this, not ever. Bluegaze shook his head, and let Everlight guide him to the center of camp.*

Three....Uhhhh..... Two Warriors(UPDATE)

I,Dreamstar, leader of LakeClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down upon these apprentices. They have trained hard to learn the ways of you noble code, and I give
them to you as warriors in turn.

Cottonpaw, Foxpaw and Bluepaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and protect and defend your clan even at the cost of your life? [ says I do]
Then by the powers of StarClan I grant you your warrior names!

Foxpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Foxfang. StarClan honors your strength!

Cottonpaw, from this moment you shall be known as Cottonpelt. StarClan honors your love!

Bluepaw, from this moment you shall be known as....

 *Dreamstar looked down at Bluepaw. Everpaw was sitting near by. Eyes flashing worriedly. the clan started to murmur in confusion. Dreamstar shook her head.*

Oh, sorry, sorry. Bluepaw, from this moment you will be known as...

*Dreamstar shook her head.*

I-I'm sorry. I need to think. I'm sorry. I will hold this meeting again later. I-i'm sorry Bluepaw.

*Dreamstar nodded as the cats looked worried. they stareted to chat nervously.*

Foxfang! ... Cottenpelt! ... Foxfang! ... Cottonpelt!

*Bluepaw stood eyes wide. His sightless eyes covered with pain and anger. Bluepaw shook his head. Foxfang and Cottonpelt came over to him and comforted him.*

Don't worry Bluepaw! You'll have your warrior name soon!

*Foxfang piped in. Bluepaw nodded absentmindedly. Then, he heard a warrior come up.*

Foxfang, Cottonpelt! You're supposed to be keeping a silent vigil right now! Bluepaw will do his whenever he gets his warrior name!

*Bluepaw shivered and sighed. He heard his siblings sit down crossly. he wondered when he would get his warrior name. Why would Dreamstar do this to him!? Then he felt a tail touch his shoulder. His head snapped up, and his sightless blue eyes stared in the direction the tail came from.*

Come on. It's cause of the prophecy. Don't worry.

*Bluepaw nodded with sorrow. He followed Everpaw to the fresh-kill pile, and waited for Dreamstar to give him his warrior name.*

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*Bluepaw sat in the entrance to the apprentices den with envy. He knew Foxfang and Cottonpelt were sitting out there, on guard. Tomorrow, they would be sleeping in the warriors den. He would have to sit by himself. He fluffed out his pelt to protect himself from the cold Leaf-bare air. Though, it was warm during the day, it was freezing at night. Bluepaw sighed. he should be a warrior too. But Dreamstar didn't give him his warrior name! Bluepaw sat up, and dragged himself back to his nest. They had to clean it out soon, but hopefully he would be a warrior by then! Bluepaw closed his sightless eyes and drifted in and out of sleep.*