A fallen rose

Fan Fic 1

The lost Prophecy

Warriors

Roses

Allegiances:

Wind Clan

Leader:

Lakestar- Dark gray tom

Deputy:

Twistfoot- Tortoiseshell black she cat

Apprentice: Oakpaw

Medicine Cat: Redheart- Red she cat

Apprentice: Ivypaw

Warriors:

Blackclaw- A black tom

Apprentice: Snowpaw

Timbertail- Brown tom

Apperentice: Dawnpaw

Woodwhisker- Brown and white she cat

Apprentice: Mudpaw

Goldenwhisker- Gold she cat

Apprentice: Fallenpaw

Leaftail- Light brown she cat

Apprentice: Moonpaw

Spiderclaw- Black tom

Apprentice: Grawpaw

Whitenose- Dark tom with white nose

Cedarclaw- Light brown tom

Apprentice: Windpaw

Tuliptail- Pure white she cat

Greeneye- Gray tom with green eyes

Rainpelt- Gray blue tom

Apprentices:

Oakpaw- Dark tom

Ivypaw-Gray she cat with green eyes

Snowpaw-Bright white she cat

Mudpaw- Dark brown tom

Moonpaw -Silver she cat

Graypaw-Gray she cat

Windpaw- Blond tom

Dawnpaw- Black she cat with a golden striped flank and orange eyes

Queens:

Rushingstream- Silver she cat

Mate: Lakestar

Pinenoes- White she cat with a pink noes

Mate: Timbertail

Elders:

Halftail- Brown tom with half a tail

Dapplepaw- Tortoiseshell black and white she cat

Goldeneye- Light she cat with golden eyes

Blueclaw- Gray blue tom, slightly mad

Prologue

“You are doing great Rushingstream, your kits are almost here.” Redheart, WindClan’s medicine cat, told a she-cat struggling to give birth. Rushingstream yowled and another ripple passed through her body.

“Redheart, is she going to be okay?” Lakestar meowed.

“To tell you the truth, I don’t know Lakestar. I have done all I can, but the kits and Rushingstream are in the paws of star clan now.” Lakestar gave Rushingstream, his beloved mate’s ear a swift lick and padded out of the den to go attend his duty as clan leader. It was a cool morning in leaf-fall, 3 moons after Wind clan’s previous leader, Morestar, was killed by ShadowClan’s leader, Darkstar, in battle. Lakestar heard a faint moan from the medicine cat’s den and ran back in to check on his mate. He saw Rushingstream laying down licking a tiny scrap of fur. Sadness pierced his heart as he saw one other tiny scraps of fur lying motionless.

“I am sorry Lakestar, I did all I could but the kit were to small and did not survive.” Redheart’s meow was heavy with despair at the tiny lives lost.

“You did all you could Redheart, thank you.” Lakestar said as he lay down with his mate and tried to comfort her.

“What shall we call her?” Lake stared meowed.

“Oh yes. A name,” Rushingstream whispered, “I like Fallenkit after honor her sister.”

“Fallenkit, I like that,” Lakestar meowed. I know she will someday be the best warrior in Windclan.

Chapter 1

A light brown tortes shell she cat dashed across the clearing into the nursery squealing with delight as she saw her mother, Rushingstream, waiting for him in her nest. She dropped her juicy vole to show his mother. “Mother, Mother, look what I caught.”

“Fallenkit that is excellent, go show your father.” Rushingtream meowed.

Fallenkit padded across the clearing, tail high in the air to show off his vole. She silently stalked through the high grass that stood at the entrance to the leaders den, Fallenkit wanted to scare his father. He waited another second then jumped through the grass and landed on his fathers back just before he could smell the young kit. Lakestar let out a screech of surprise and fallen kit rolled off, laughing hysterically.

“I got you this time daddy, you didn’t even see me coming.”

“You got me this time Fallenkit, I didn’t see you coming.”

“Look what I caught, my first prey!” Fallenkit squealed. “Now I can go to clan meeting because I can catch my own prey!”

“You sure can.” Lakestar meowed. “Go ahead, take your first bite.”

“Have the Elders and Queens eaten yet?”

“Yes, I think they have so go ahead.”

Fallenkit took her first bite and smiled as the delicious taste flooded her mouth. She quickly finished, said a short farewell to her father then padded out of the den. In 3 more moons Fallenkit would be made and apprentice. She called to her friend Dawnkit and they both played for a while. At sunset they headed back to the warm nursery to sleep.

At sunrise Fallenkit and Dawnkit went to watch the dawn patrol leave the hunting patrol.

“I wish I could go with them.” Dawnkit meowed

“Me too.” Fallenkit whispered.

2 sunrises later Rushingstream groomed Fallenpaw and padded out at the familiar call of her father summoning the clan cats. Fallenpaw paws tingled with excitement as her father summoned her up to take her place next to him.

“I call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this young kit. She has reached the age where she is to start her training as an apprentice. Goldenwhisker will you mentor this young cat to understand the ways of our noble code.”

“I do.” Goldenwhisker meowed.

“Then I give Fallenkit her new name. From this day on until she is a warrior she will be Fallenpaw.” Fallenpaw touched noses with her mentor the jumped off of high stump while the others cheered, “Fallenpaw, Fallenpaw, Fallenpaw.” Fallenpaw strut to the apprentice’s den and meowed a quick greeting before curling up and going to sleep.

Chapter 2

Fallenpaw awoke to find his mentor, Goldenwhisker, staring at her.

“Come on you lazy fox dung, lets get moving.” Quickly Fallenpaw hopped up remembering that today was her first border patrol. ''Will we find anything interesting? ''Fallen paw padded behind her mentor until they came to the edge of the camp. Fallenpaw saw Blackclaw, Lakestar’s older brother, Pinknoes, and Timber awaiting her and her mentor.

Then, a random elder, Blueclaw, came up to them and said “Hello, badgers! Can I have a ride?” his tongue lolled out of his mouth. Timbertail hurried over and nudged the elder out of the way

“ Sorry, Fallenpaw. Blueclaw is growing mental in his old age.”

“Oh I know that by now Timbertail.” As they padded out of the clearing Fallenpaw smelled the scent of the Moorland and prey all around. Her stomach growled as she remembered she hasn’t eaten yet.

“Can’t we get fresh kill now?”  Fallenpaw groaned.

“We will stop and hunt after we check the Shadowclan border.” Goldenwhisker meowed. As they padded through the moor land Fallenpaw saw the mass of tall trees that started Shadowclan’s territory. She wondered what it would be like to be in any other clan besides Windclan. Suddenly a high-pitched wail came from somewhere in the tall grass just up ahead. Fallenpaw ran into the grass to find Snowpaw, Blackclaw’s apprentice, backed up against a log looking straight at the biggest fox Fallenpaw has ever seen.

“Run Snowpaw, don’t just stand there!” Fallenpaw screeched as the fox lunged at Snowpaw. Snowpaw was flung up and landed with a clunk on the log. Fallenpaw jumped on top of the stump watching as the patrol filed into the grass clawing furiously at the fox. Fallenpaw wanted to join the fight but first she had to check on her friend.

“Snowpaw, are you alright?” Fallenpaw meowed.

“I think my paw is broken.” Snowpaw whispered.

“Don’t worry Snowpaw,” Fallenpaw whispered, “Redheart will fix you up.” Fallenpaw lifted Snowpaw onto her back and quickly tried to return to camp.

“Hey Snowpaw, how are you feeling?” Fallenpaw meowed as she padded into the medicine cats den.

“Better, thanks Fallenpaw.” Snowpaw whispered. Fallen paw padded up to lay next to her friend. Snowpaw’s paw broke but it seemed to be healing okay. Fallenpaw worried will she ever become a warrior if this doesn’t heal? Fallenpaw shook away that awful thought and then padded out of the medicine cat’s den to go bring her mother some fresh kill. After Fallenpaw was born, Rushingstream had stayed in the queens’ den to tend to the nursing queens.

“Hi Rushingstream.” Fallenpaw meowed as she entered the hollowed out log that made the nursery.

“Oh hello Fallenpaw how is Snowpaw?” Rushingstream meowed.

“She is getting better, but she still can’t walk properly yet.”

“Oh no, I hope she gets better soon. Be safe thought Fallenpaw.”

“Yes mother, I will be.” Fallenpaw meowed. Fallenpaw padded out to get some fresh kill then go out with Goldenwhisker for her training session. Suddenly, Blueclaw leapt out from behind a random bush and screamed.

“You dirty fox heart leave my clan at once!!” Blueclaw yowled.

“Blueclaw….” Fallenpaw meowed, “lets get you back to camp.” Blueclaw went limp in Fallenpaw’s teeth as she dragged him back to camp.

Chapter 3

As Fallenpaw and Goldenwhisker padded to the tall grass where they practiced fighting, Fallenpaw couldn’t help but look around for any potential danger. She jumped when she heard another sound in the tall grass but realized it was just Timbertail and Dawnpaw practicing stalking through the grass.

“Hello Timbertail, Dawnpaw.” Goldenwhisker meowed. Timbertail nodded towards Goldenwhisker then returned to Dawnpaw’s training. Goldenwhisker summoned Fallenpaw over with a flick of her tail and told her to practice lunge. Fallenpaw pretended to be interested in a grasshopper then out of no-where she jumped on top of her mentor, raking her claws down Goldenwhisker’s flank. Then jumping off to lunge from the back this time.

“Wow, nicely done Fallen paw, looks like you have that move down. Now lets see you pin me down.” Goldenwhisker meowed. This time Fallenpaw tried to get Goldenwhisker unsteady but Goldenwhisker was faster and batted her away with one paw.

“Fallenpaw you need to get closer to me before you try because if you jump from too far I could easily dodge, bat you away, and go for a death blow. Be careful.”

“Sorry Goldenwhisker, I always forget.” Fallenpaw meowed.

Suddenly Fallen paw heard a faint rustling in the bushes near by. As she padded forward Blueclaw jumped on to her yelling, “Bet you weren’t expecting that fox.” As Fallenpaw thrashed and kicked, Blueclaw stayed put shouting, “Leave the camp alone.” Goldenwhisker ran over, pushed Blueclaw off Fallenpaw and spat, “You crazy fur ball. She is not a fox she is an apprentice about to become a warrior. YOU COULD HAVE INJURED THE BEST APPRENTICE IN THE CLAN. NOW LEAVE!” Blueclaw padded away has tail between his legs.

“Now where were we?” Golden whisker meowed.

Chapter 4

Yawning Fallenkit padded out into the clearing and took a plump rabbit from the fresh kill pile to share with Dawnpaw. They shared tongues until Fallenpaw was summoned out again to hunt with Goldenwhisker. Soon they were at the best hunting spot for rabbits. Soon Fallenpaw spotted one and the chase was on. Fallenpaw sprinted toward the rabbit, her paws barely touching the ground. Her long thin body was perfect for running long distances. The exhilaration of running free overwhelmed her as she closed in on the rabbit. She bit its throat and finished of with one paw swipe. She buried it to fetch it later then went on. Suddenly she smelled something beside prey. It was a new scent to her, no clan she knew. She slowly crept up to see a young apprentice munching on a plump vole. ''How dare he eat my clan’s prey! I will just have to teach he won’t soon forget. ''She was down wind so he could not scent her. She pounced on the young cat.

“What are you doing fox dung! This is Windclan’s territory.” Fallenpaw sneered.

“What! Who is Windclan? Who are you? Please don’t kill me I just need to find my two-legs.” The young cat meowed

Suddenly Goldenwhisker burst through the grass.

“Good job Fallenpaw, you caught this intruder.” Goldenwhisker looked to the new cat and sneered, “Who are you? What clan do you come from? Shadowclan?”

“No, no,” he meowed, “I just want to find my twolegs.”

“Oh, so a kittypet. Why do you have our prey?”

“Well I was hungry so I though what ever cat lives here they have to have enough.” The cat whispered.

“Enough prey? Ha! Leaf-bare is almost upon us and you think we could spare a few voles here and there. The clan needs food. We have cats that need fresh kill to survive, so no we don’t have enough fresh kill for everyone. NOW LEAVE BEFORE I MAKE YOU!!!” Goldenwhisker screeched.

The young cat padded into the grass his tail between his legs.

“Goldenwhisker he was lost, we could have helped him find his two-legs. Who knows how long he has been looking and no food either.” Fallenpaw whispered.

“Oh, you are right Fallenpaw, we should invite him back to camp to rest.” Goldenwhisker meowed. “Go and fetch him and bring him back, I will continue hunting.”

“Yes Goldenwhisker.” Fallenpaw meowed as she padded towards where she saw the cat pad off.

“Wait,” Fallenpaw called after the tom, “We did not mean to frighten you, we want you to return with me to camp.” She meowed. “Will you come?”

“Fine but only for a short while.” The cat meowed.

“What is your name Kitty pet?” Fallenpaw asked

“It is Cola.” The cat answered.

The two cats padded away into the grass. Fallenpaw wondered if he would like her clan and stay. As they padded into the clearing, Cola gasped.

“I have never seen so many cats in one place.” He meowed, “Is this your home?”

“Yes it is.” Fallenpaw summoned Cola with a flick of her tail towards Lakestar’s den. When they entered Lakestar was cleaning himself.

“Father,” Fallenpaw meowed, “this is Cola he might be staying in the clan for a while. If its all right with you?”

“Fallenpaw, please leave us now.” Lakestar meowed in a stern voice.

As Fallenpaw padded out of the den she wondered why her father seemed angry. She had never seen her father act like this to another cat. He was usually kind and welcoming.

When Cola emerged, he looked gaunt and frightened. What did her father do? As she padded up to him, he ran quickly away into the tall grass. She padded into her father’s den and asked, “Father what did you do?”

“What I had to Fallenpaw.” Lakestar answered.

“But he seems like a nice cat father, why was he so scared.”

“Fallenpaw it is a long story.” Lakestar meowed settling back into his nest.

“I have time.” Fallenpaw meowed laying beside her father.

“All right Fallenpaw. It started many moons ago when I was first appointed deputy. Cola was a fine warrior named Swifttail, our fastest warrior. He wanted to be deputy more than anything, but when I was appointed he grew angry and wanted revenge. He took one of Moorstar’s lives. I found Swifttail in Moorstar’s den with blood on his claws and Moorgstar lying next to him. I thought he took Moorstar’s last life so I fought him until he almost collapsed with all the blood lost, but he ran. Faster than anything I have ever seen, I could not catch him so I thought he would dye but he found a two leg to care for him and he was never seen again until today. He asked for my forgiveness but I said no, for I could no longer trust him. He said something about joining Shadowclan, so be careful of him he is very young but nasty. If you ever see him again come and find me as soon as possible.”

“Yes father.” Fallenpaw meowed as she padded out into the clearing. No one ever mentioned cola before. Maybe he was so bad cats wouldn’t dare speak of him. But why did he want forgiveness if he knew what he did was that awful.

Chapter 5

Fallenpaw padded out of the apprentices’ den into the cool morning air. Prey scent was heavy in the air. Just then, Blueclaw suddenly popped out of a bush and yelled

“ Fallenpaw! I have had the worst dream ever.”

“ What is it, Blueclaw?” Fallenpaw gasped.

“ I saw a squirrel in my nest! Then I grew wings! Do you think it is an omen?”

“No Blueclaw, I don’t think it is an omen.” Fallenpaw meowed a bit confused, “Its just a strange dream go back and get some more rest.”

“You young cats always bossing us around,” Blueclaw growled as he lumbered back to the elders den. ''What is with him? ''Fallenpaw pondered.

“Fallenpaw, lets go,” Golden whisker meowed.”

“Okay I will be right there,” Fallenpaw padded away. As she emerged into the open moor the wind buffeted her face. There was nothing better than the moor with the long grass beneath her pads. ''How do the other clan live in the forest? They never experience the wonderful feeling of the moor.'' Fallenpaw raced after Goldenwhisker as he headed towards the rabbit holes to train. Fallen paw came to a sudden halt  right behind Goldenwhisker who had stoped dead in his tracks.

“Shadowclan!” He screeched, “get to the camp right now!” He yowled as he sprinted away. Fallenpaw raced after him. Her first battle! Her heart pounded in her chest. SHe was ready to protect her clan at all costs. As she burst into camp, she was horrified to find her clan mates wrapped in battle with the fattest warriors she had ever seen. She yowled and flung herself at a dark brown tabby tom who was attacking Rushingstream.

“Get off of her!” Fallenpaw yowled as she dug her claws into the warriors shoulder and tried to shake him off. He tossed her aside as if she was a mouse and turned and bared his teeth at her.

“Windclan apprentices,” He spat as he lunged at her. She yowled as he clamped his teeth around her tail. He reared back and landed squarely on her shoulders digging his claws into her shoulders. Fallenpaw panicked and tried to throw him off but she couldn’t thrown him off. Her vision started to blur and her world started to spin. Just then she faintly saw Rushingstream attack the tom and Goldenwhisker bit the toms neck. The tom let out a yowl then went limp in Goldenwhisker’s  grasp. The world started to go dark then Fallenpaw blacked out.

Chapter 6

“Greetings Fallenpaw,” a strange voice sounded behind her as she struggled to her feet. She spun around to face the voice and she saw a strange starry cat.

“Do not be afraid Fallenpaw,” the cat meowed, “I am Leaftail, your mothers sister.”

“Am I in Starclan?” Fallenpaw whinpered

“No young one,” Leaftail meowed.

“Then why are you here, I thought you were killed in the battle with Riverclan.” Fallenpaw meowed

“I was,” Leaf tail meowed, her voice full of grief, “but I promised my sister when I died that I would protect her kits and now I am honoring that promise to her.” Leaftail meowed. “It is not your time to die little one so I will send you back to your clan.”

“Thank you Leaftail,” Fallenpaw meowed.

“Tell Rushingstream I miss her so much.”

“I will,” Fallenpaw meowed as she drifted off to sleep.

“Fallenpaw!” Fallenpaw heard her mother’s desperately meow. “Come back to me please!”

“What?” Fallenpaw meowed as she awoke.

“Oh thank Starclan,” Rushingstream meowed as Fallenpaw raised her head. Rushingstream bounded to her side as started to lick her vigorously