The call of a journey

The hope of a prophecy

WARRIORS

The Call of a Journey

By: Blazefrost

To Erin Hunter, your books rock! Thanks for inspiring me to write this.

Please do not use any ideas or cats from my story.

Alliances-

Stormclan-

Leader- Cinderstar ( ginger she-cat with huge dark gray paws)

Deputy- Stonegaze ( gray tom with white paws, blue eyes) apprentice, Blizzardpaw

Med. Cat-Pebbleheart (silver she-cat, blue eyes and white flecks.) Seawhisper ( tan she-cat with brown paws, turquoise eyes)

Warriors-

Blazefrost ( ginger tom, ice blue eyes with one white paw) apprentice, Patchpaw

Bearfoot ( heavy brown tabby tom) apprentice, Lightningpaw

Nightblizzard ( black and white she-cat) apprentice, Frostpaw

Crowfur ( black she-cat white tail tip)

Lilysong (white she-cat, green eyes)

Moonshadow ( silver she-cat) apprentice, Ripplepaw

Eagleclaw ( brown tabby tom with a scar on his shoulder from an eagle) apprentice, Stormpaw

Bramblestorm ( brown tom with spikes in his pelt)

Firepelt (ginger tom, green eyes)

Apprentices-

Blizzardpaw ( black tom with white spots)

Patchpaw ( calico she-cat)

Frostpaw (silver she-cat, Blizzardpaw’s sister)

Ripplepaw ( light gray she-cat, blue eyes)

Stormpaw ( dark gray tom, green eyes)

Lightningpaw (golden tom with white paws)

Queens-

Flameclaw ( mother to Bearfoot’s second litter. Her first litter is Seawhisper, Eagleclaw, and Blazefrost. Her second litter is Shadowkit, Thunderkit, Riverkit, and Windkit. They are named after the original clans because Flameclaw’s mother was Squirrelflight, one of the cats from the original clans.

Elders-

Brambleclaw (dark brown tabby tom)

Tawnypelt ( tortishell she-cat)

Rowanclaw( dark ginger tom)

Tigerheart ( dark brown tom)

Dawnpelt (cream she-cat)

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Dewclan-

Leader- Snowstar- ( white tom with brown specks)

Deputy- Thunderstep ( heavy dark brown tom) apprentice, Badgerpaw

Med. Cat- Redfang ( ginger she-cat)

Warriors-

Honeypelt (golden she-cat)

Darkfoot ( tan tom, black paws) apprentice, Heavypaw

Mosstail ( creamy tom, pale green eyes)

Grasspelt (pale ginger she-cat, bright green eyes)

Frozentail ( black tom with pure white tail)

Foxcloud ( red she-cat)

Rosestep ( golden she-cat)

Hawkclaw ( light brown tabby tom) apprentice, Talonpaw

Sandfur ( pale ginger she-cat, green eyes)

Thrushflight ( dark brown tom) apprentice, Volepaw

Mousefrost ( dark brown tom, ice blue eyes)

Apprentices-

Badgerpaw ( heavy black tom with a white stripe down his face)

Heavypaw ( heavy dark brown tom)

Talonpaw ( golden tom, amber eyes)

Volepaw ( brown she-cat, green eyes)

Queens-

Cinderfoot ( mother to Thunderstep’s second litter. Her first litter is Heavypaw and Badgerpaw. Second litter is Wolfkit.)

Elders-

Mothwing

Breezepelt

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Tribe of Flowing Lava-

Healer- (Swiftfire) Swift is forest fire (ginger tom) to be, (Thundershake) Thunder that shakes mountains (dark gray tom)

Prey hunters-

(Ice) of frozen river ( silver she-cat with blue eyes)

(Moon) that shines through night (silver tabby she-cat)

(Silver) light of full moon ( silver she-cat with blue eyes)

(Cloud) that pours rain (white she-cat)

(Coal) left after fire (light gray she-cat)

(Eagle) that soars through the sky (brown tabby she-cat)

(Frost) of leaf-bare ( white tom with blue eyes)

(Wind) that carries leaves ( thin brown tom)

Cave guards-

(Wild) heart of lion (brown tom with red eyes)

(Shadow) that covers night sky (black tom, with one white paw)

(River) where fish swim (blue gray she-cat)

(Lightning) that strikes sky (ginger tom with golden paws)

(Leaf) that blows in wind (gray tabby tom)

(Holly) bush where berries grow ( gray she-cat with green eyes)

(moth) that fly’s in night sky (cream she-cat)

(Storm) that forms mountains (dark gray she-cat)

To bes –

(Cinder) after flame (gray tom, cave guard)

(Sky) that cloud covers (white she-cat, prey hunter)

(Lion) that roars (golden she-cat, cave guard)

Prologue-

It’s time, said a ginger tom. Your right Firestar, we must tell them, said a gray she-cat. ''The flame burns quickly through the forest. Gather the splash of water, the shadow of night, the wind of coldness, the thunder of a storm, and the river full of fish. Together they will destroy the flame and the forest will be saved. Send the Bear to get them along with the Blaze, the Stone, and the Eagle. We shall guide you to where you need to go.'' The forest shall be saved!

 

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Stonegaze organized the dawn patrol. He picked Blazefrost, Eagleclaw, and Bearfoot. Take your apprentices with you. Nightblizzard, Crowfur, go on a hunting patrol. Nightblizzard, take your apprentice along. Stonegaze watched as the two patrols left camp. Suddenly Cinderstar called him. He padded over to her den as fast as he could. Yes Cinderstar, Stonegaze said. As he walked into the den he was surprised to see his sister, Pebbleheart, the clan medicine cat sitting beside the leader. What’s wrong?, he asked worriedly. I had a dream, Cinderstar began. Firestar came to me with a prophecy, she finished. What was the prophecy?, asked Pebbleheart. It was ''the flame burns quickly through the forest. Gather the splash of water, the shadow of night, the wind of coldness, the thunder of a storm, and the river full of fish. Together they will destroy the flame and the forest will be saved. Send the bear to get them along with the Blaze, the Stone, and the Eagle. We shall guide you to where you need to go, ''Cinderstar recited. Hmm, that’s interesting, Pebbleheart said. I think that Bearfoot, Blazefrost, Stonegaze, and Eagleclaw are the bear, blaze, stone, and eagle, she said. Stonegaze, have you had any strange dreams lately?, Pebbleheart asked. No, not yet, Stonegaze answered. I can ask the others though. That would be a good idea, Pebbleheart said. Suddenly Cinderstar spoke up, but those are my best warriors! I can’t just send them away to the unknown! Cinderstar, it’s ok we can manage without them. Anyways we don’t even know where to go yet. They won’t be leaving until they figure that out, Pebbleheart mewed calmly. I guess you’re right, Cinderstar mumbled quietly. Stonegaze, once the other cats from the prophecy come back, take them to me please. Yes Cinderstar, Stonegaze mewed.

'''Chapter 2- '''

As Blazefrost padded through the thorn barrier into the camp, the first cat he saw was Stonegaze. Hi Blazefrost, he mewed. Cinderstar wants you to come to her den. Bring Bearfoot and Eagleclaw with you. Ok, Blazefrost said still puzzled about why Cinderstar wanted to speak to him. Bearfoot, Eagleclaw, Cinderstar wants to see us, Blazefrost called to his friends. Yes, they called as they padded up to him. Cinderstar wants to see us in her den, he replied. Do you know why? , Eagleclaw asked. No, Stonegaze only told me that she wanted to see us. We had better go then, Bearfoot answered. As Blazefrost padded into the den, Stonegaze greeted him. The meeting we are about to have is very important, Stonegaze mewed. Cinderstar has been sent a prophecy, he continued. And we are all in it, he concluded. What is the prophecy?, Bearfoot asked. It was ''the flame burns quickly through the forest. Gather the splash of water, the shadow of night, the wind of coldness, the thunder of a storm, and the river full of fish. Together they will destroy the flame and the forest will be saved. Send the bear to get them along with the Blaze, the Stone, and the Eagle. We shall guide you to where you need to go,'' Cinderstar suddenly mewed. Have any of you had strange dreams lately?, she asked. Not me, Bearfoot replied. Neither have I, answered Eagleclaw. They looked expectantly at Blazefrost, patiently waiting for an answer. Not yet, he answered. If any of you do have strange dreams report them to me right away. Of course, Bearfoot mewed, dipping his head. I have to go now, I promised Lightningpaw that we would battle train today. Very well, Cinderstar replied. This meeting is over. You may all leave now. Respectfully, Blazefrost dipped his head and padded out the den.

Chapter 3-

Thunderstep padded into Dewclan’s camp, his mouth filled with fresh kill. As he walked by the fresh kill pile he dropped his rabbit on the top of it and chose a vole from the pile. Padding over to the gorse bush next to the warriors den he settled next to his mate, Cinderfoot. Wanna share some fresh kill? , he asked. I would love to, she replied.

Thunderstep walked into the warrior’s den as shadows streaked the sky. He curled up in his nest, tired from hunting all day. He woke up in a lush forest. Where am I?, He wondered. He was startled when a black and white tom padded up to him. I am Tallstar, he mewed. And I have a prophecy to tell you. This is extremely important so listen carefully. ''You must bring with you the dark of night, the sand of the hollow, and the grass of the forest. You will need to find the cats from the Storm and together you must find the splash of water, the shadow of night, the wind of coldness, the thunder of a storm, and the river full of fish. Make peace on your journey and we will lead you to where you need to go. ''Then the strange tom disappeared and Thunderstep woke up in his nest. I must go speak to Redfang and Snowstar, he thought to himself.

Redfang! , Thunderstep called to the medicine cat. Yes?, Redfang answered. What do you need? , he asked. I had a strange dream, Thunderstep began. What was it about? , Redfang asked. A black and white tom named Tallstar came to me with a prophecy, Thunderstep continued. Tallstar? , Redfang asked now startled. Why Thunderstep that’s the legendary windclan leader! , it must be important if he talked to you. What was the prophecy? ''You must bring with you the dark of night, the sand of the hollow, and the grass of the forest. You will need to find the cats from the Storm and together you must find the splash of water, the shadow of night, the wind of coldness, the thunder of a storm, and the river full of fish. Make peace on your journey and we will lead you to where you need to go,'' Thunderstep answered. Well, I think that the dark of night is Darkfoot. The sand of the hollow is Sandfur. And the grass of the forest is Grasspelt. I’m betting the cats from the storm means stormclan. Thunderstep, go get Snowstar. We must go to Stormclan quickly and talk to Cinderstar and Pebbleheart.

Chapter 4-

As Stonegaze padded into the warriors, someone yowled, Dewclan! Stonegaze dashed out the den, only to figure out that it was stoneclan’s leader,deputy, and medicine cat. I wonder what’s wrong, he thought. He padded up to Thunderstep, dipping his head in respect when he neared them. What do you need? , Stonegaze mewed. We need to talk to you, your sister, and Cinderstar, Snowstar answered. Ok, Stonegaze said. Pebbleheart, Cinderstar, they want to speak with us, he called to his clanmates. Follow me, he mewed.

Come in, Cinderstar mewed. Stonegaze padded in, followed by the Dewclan cats. What do you wish to speak about? , Cinderstar asked. We have had a prophecy, and it said we must come to Stormclan, Redfang answered. That’s strange, Stormclan has had a prophecy also. It said we must gather the splash of water, the shadow of night, the wind of coldness, the thunder of a storm, and the river full of fish, Pebbleheart mewed. That’s what our prophecy said also. It also said make peace on your journey, Snowstar mewed. Suddenly Redfang spoke up, it is clear to me now. Has your prophecy chosen cats from your clan to go? , he asked Pebbleheart. Why yes, she replied. They chose Eagleclaw, Stonegaze, Blazefrost, and Bearfoot, she finished. They chose Thunderstep, Grasspelt, Sandfur, and Darkfoot from our clan, Redfang said. They have taken the best warriors from both clans to fulfill this prophecy. We must work together to figure this out. We need to know where these warriors are going. I will stay here to help, Redfang said. But Redfang your clan might need you, Cinderstar said. I think my apprentice can handle that, Redfang said. Then it’s settled, Snowstar said. Redfang stays until we figure out where the chosen cats are going. I must get back to my clan now, Snowstar mewed. Let’s go Thunderstep, she called over her shoulder.

Chapter 5-

Stonegaze padded out of the camp, the rest of the border patrol behind him. We are going to the Dewclan border he called over his shoulder. Then we are going to the big rock border. As he led the patrol through the forest he thought of his mother, Dapplesong. She had died in battle when he was only an apprentice. Sighing he continued on. As they neared the border he smelled the stench of fox, then suddenly the bushes rustled and Stonegaze could see reddish fur. Fox! , he yowled. As the fox came out of the bush his patrol was ready for it. Blazefrost raked its flank while Moonwhisper clung onto it’s back. Stonegaze slashed its muzzle and Firepelt shredded its ear. The fox whimpered and made a run for it. But it wasn’t fast enough to out run the patrol.

Stonegaze watched in satisfaction as the fox ran over the border, well away from Stormclan territory. Ok, Moonwhisper, Firepelt, please renew the scent markers, he called to his clanmates. Ok, they both answered and headed off to the border. Have you had any dreams lately? , he asked Blazefrost. Not yet, Blazefrost answered grimly. Neither have I, Stonegaze mewed.

Stonegaze and Blazefrost renewed the scent markers at the big rock border. After they finished something caught Stonegaze’s eye. Blazefrost, he mewed. Do you see that? Stonegaze watched as a star fell out of the sky towards the mountains. The sign has come, he mewed. We must get back to the clan quickly.

So you’ve seen the sign? , Pebbleheart asked. Yes, Blazefrost and I saw it when we were renewing the scent markers at the big rock border. Where did this falling star go, asked Redfang. It looked like it landed on the big rock, Blazefrost replied. Then that’s where you need to go, big rock, Cinderstar spoke suddenly. The chosen cats may leave and go to Dewclan with Redfang at dawn. Stonegaze, who would you like to be deputy while you’re gone? , Cinderstar asked. Moonwhisper, Stonegaze mewed. I will announce that you are leaving at dawn before you leave.

Chapter 6-

Blazefrost walked behind Redfang, glancing over his shoulder to look at his home once more before he started the journey. Sighing he continued walking thinking about all the memories that his home held. His sister, Seawhisper, telling him that she wanted to be a medicine cat. His other sister, Tigerpaw, being killed by a badger when they were apprentices. His best friend, Stonegaze, becoming deputy. So many memories that his home held, and he was leaving it. Starclan be with us, Blazefrost mumbled. Finally they reached Dewclan’s camp and Blazefrost felt eyes boring into his fur. Uncomfortably, he looked around. Your back! , Thunderstep yowled. They have had the sign, so you and the other chosen cats must leave, Redfang mewed. Where do we need to go? , Darkfoot suddenly asked. We have to go to big rock, Stonegaze informed him. Get Sandfur and Grasspelt, and then leave, Redfang told Darkfoot. I will tell Snowstar that you are leaving, he concluded.

The journeying cats walked towards big rock, and suddenly Thunderstep spoke. We should choose someone to lead, he mewed. Well, I think that either Thunderstep or Stonegaze should lead considering they’re both deputies, Blazefrost mewed. That’s true, replied Sandfur. Thunderstep has been deputy longer so I think he should lead, Stonegaze said. Ok then, Thunderstep will lead us on the journey, Grasspelt said.

Chapter 7-

Thunderstep headed in the direction of the big rock. He thought about the friends and family he left at home. As they padded along, they came to the edge of the forest. In front of them was a grassy hill dotted with flowers of all colors. We will stop here for the night, he announced to the rest of the group. At dawn we will head over the hill in front of us.

Blazefrost, choose two more cats to go with you and go hunting please, Thunderstep called to the ginger tom. He watched, satisfied as Blazefrost padded away, Grasspelt and Eagleclaw following. Sandfur, you can guard first, then I will take over until dawn, he ordered to his clanmate.

As the sun rose in the sky, the group of cats set off towards the hills. Thunderstep suddenly smelled something, but he couldn’t quite figure out what. Suddenly, Blazefrost called out. Badger! The group of cats lined up ready to fight. Sandfur raked it’s side while Eagleclaw clawed it’s face. Blazefrost yowled a fierce battle cry and pounced onto it’s back, clawing out clumps of fur when he landed. Stonegaze raked it’s stomach and Thunderstep shredded it’s ear.

After a couple more heartbeats the badger made a run for it and the group of cats watched it with a satisfied look on their faces. Ok, is anyone seriously injured, he asked Blazefrost and the rest of the group. Nope, they all called back to him. Good, then lets continue up the hill. I want to be at the top of it by tonight. The group of cats all followed Thunderstep as he lead them closer to the top of the grassy hill and further away from their home.

Chapter 8-

Shadows streaked the sky as Stonegaze climbed to the top of the hill. We had better rest now and hunt in the morning, Stonegaze mewed to Thunderstep. But I’m hungry, called Sandfur from behind. All right we will hunt and then sleep afterward, Thunderstep called to the rest of the group. I will guard while Stonegaze, Blazefrost, and Sandfur go hunting, Thunderstep finished.

Biting swiftly into the neck of his vole, Stonegaze quickly covered it with dirt. Opening his mouth slightly, Stonegaze tasted the air for prey. He quickly spotted a squirrel and crouched down ready to chase it when the bushes started rustling and Sandfur and Blazefrost burst out of them. Stonegaze come quick! , Blazefrost mewed. What is it? , Stonegaze mewed back. We will tell you on the way, Sandfur mewed.

As Stonegaze followed Blazefrost told him what happened. For some reason three kittypets were challenging Grasspelt and Thunderstep to a fight. One was blue-gray with one white paw, and the other was ginger with white paws and a white tail tip. The last one was black with one white paw and ice-blue eyes. They’re small as apprentices! , Blazefrost had told him.

As Stonegaze neared the top of the hill, he saw three small outlines and then two bigger outlines together. He heard a battle cry and saw Thunderstep ram his head into the black one’s shoulder. He sent the little tom flying down the hill, right towards them! When the tom stopped rolling he got to his paws and hissed. But then he noticed the three bigger cats standing in front of him and jumped backward. Why are you here? , Stonegaze asked the black tom. We want to join your clans, the tom answered. My name is Ice, I am the son of scourge, and the other cats with me are Flame and Splash, my brothers. We left our sister, her name is Star, at home. We went two sunrises ago, before dawn so that our sister wouldn’t know. Well, if you wanted to join the clans, you should have told the cats up there instead of fighting them. Come on guys, we better get up there before Thunderstep shreds some kittypets, Stonegaze mewed.

Chapter 9-

So these kittypets want to join the clans? , Thunderstep asked sounding surprised. Well, they certainly fight well, he mewed. But how are we going to get them to the clans? , Grasspelt asked. We are on our journey. We can’t go back to the clans just to drop off a couple of kittypets, Grasspelt mewed. Should we let them come on the journey with us? , Blazefrost asked. I guess we have to, Thunderstep replied. They might be helpful along the journey, Darkfoot said. So they stay, Stonegaze finished. I will go tell them, and with that Stonegaze padded away.

Ice, Splash, Flame, we have decided you can stay, Stonegaze told them. But you will have to prove your loyalty along the journey, since we can’t go back to the clans right now, Thunderstep warned them. That’s fine I like a challenge, Ice told them, unsheathing his claws. I would fight any cat trying to harm any of us in an instant. I want to be just like my father when I’m older. My mama says that he was the best fighter there ever was. Then I will be leader of the clans, he said as his ice-blue eyes glinted with ambition. Calm down Ice, Flame mewed as he padded forward, his eyes flashing with annoyance. We don’t even know these cats yet, and you want to be leader? , Splash suddenly called.

As Thunderstep curled up in his nest, he saw Blazefrost on guard, and the rest of the group were sleeping. Closing his eyes he found himself in a green forest with the scent of prey almost everywhere. Welcome Thunderstep, an odd ginger tom called to him. I am Firestar, leader of Thunderclan when we split into two clans. I have come here to warn you that you have made a good decision letting these cats join your journey. Then Firestar faded and Thunderstep woke up.

That morning he called to the rest of the cats that they would travel to the bottom of big rock today. Excited, he led the group of cats down the side of the hill.

Chapter 10-

Ice crouched low in the undergrowth. Ahead of him a squirrel was nibbling a seed. Stalking slowly so the squirrel didn’t see him he suddenly heaved himself forward. The squirrel tried to run but Ice was too fast. He quickly caught it and killed it. Putting dirt over it like Stonegaze had taught him he sat down, satisfied with his catch. Today Ice and the rest of the group were going to start climbing big rock.

Big rock loomed in front of Ice as he looked at it. It was as big as one of the trees from the forest that he had seen when he was traveling to the clans. Mama would be proud, he thought to himself. Finally they started to climb big rock.

The moon was high in the sky as Ice and the rest of the cats settled in their nests. The last thing Ice saw as his eyes shut was Eagleclaw guarding the entrance.

After all the cats had ate, they set out for a day full of walking. Suddenly the side of big rock went away and a cave appeared. Then as quick as the hole appeared so did two heavy looking cats. Who goes there? , one of the cats asked. We are traveling sir, please don’t hurt us, Flame mewed. Before we do anything I had better introduce myself and my friend. I am Lightning that strikes sky and this is Wildheart of lion. We shall take you to Swiftfire. Follow me, Lightning said flicking his tail slightly.

Chapter 11-

We enter here? , Stonegaze questioned Wild. Yes I think I know my territory, Wild retorted. Let Lightning and I show you first, Wild said after a few minutes. Calmly the two cats disappeared into the side of the flowing lava. Brushing against the stone, Thunderstep and the rest of the group followed them. They padded silently through a small tunnel, and suddenly the tunnel opened into a huge cave. More strange big rock cats were staring at them. Stonegaze looked around for Lightning and Wild. After a few moments he found them talking to two other cats. One of them a full grown ginger tabby tom and the other an apprentice sized dark gray tom.

So these cats are traveling? , the ginger tabby asked. The Tribe of Endless Hunting was right then. Strange newcomers would visit us. So, what are your names? , the dark gray one asked. I’m Thundershake and this is my teacher, Swiftfire. Swiftfire is the healer of our tribe. I’m Stonegaze, this is Blazefrost, Darkfoot, Eagleclaw, Thunderstep, Bearfoot, Grasspelt, Sandfur, Ice, Flame, and Splash. That’s quite a group, I’m guessing your hungry, why don’t you get some caught prey from the pile, Thundershake mewed as he flicked his tail to the fresh kill pile.

As Stonegaze bit into his mouse, he saw a black tom with a blue-gray she-cat. The tom padded forward cautiously. I’m shadow, the black tom mewed. What’s your name? My name is Stonegaze, he replied. Who is your friend? , Stonegaze asked. That’s river, Shadow answered. River, Shadow, and Thundershake, thought Stonegaze. Not knowing why he was so interested in them, he asked Shadow if he knew a place where they could rest. Follow me, Shadow said flicking his tail to him and the rest of the group.

Stonegaze curled up in his nest of moss and feathers, feeling comfortable for the first time in weeks. Next to him Bearfoot snored. On his other side Darkfoot twitched his tail in his sleep. The last thing Stonegaze saw before he closed his eyes was Wild and his brother Leaf guarding the entrance to the cave.

Chapter 12-

Stonegaze awoke in a lush green forest. Starclan, he thought to himself. A ginger she-cat with a white paw padded up to him. I’m Squirrelflight, daughter of Firestar, she mewed. I have come to tell you that you have found the Thunder of a storm, the Shadow of night, the River full of fish, and the Splash of water already. Find the Wind of coldness and leave quickly. The flame is blazing already. As Squirrelflight faded, he saw a picture of Splash, Shadow, River, and Thundershake standing with a mysterious brown tom next to them. That must be Wind, he thought.

He woke with a start, as a paw shook him. He looked up and saw Eagleclaw hovering over him. Bearfoot wrenched his shoulder when we climbed big rock. Swiftfire says we can’t leave until it’s healed. He’s right, Stonegaze mewed. We can’t leave Bearfoot here and Bearfoot can’t go back yet, so we will stay here until it’s healed, Stonegaze finished.

Stonegaze sat in beside Swiftfire. Could you do me a favor? , Stonegaze asked him. Like what? , Swiftfire replied. Do you think you could show me who Wind is? , Stonegaze mewed. Why sure, young one, Swiftfire answered. Flicking his tail to a brown to Swiftfire told Stonegaze that was Wind. Thanks Swiftfire, Stonegaze mewed and padded towards Wind. Could I talk to you? , Stonegaze asked politely. Sure, Wind replied. Just wait, I need to get the rest of my friends. Do you think you could get Thundershake, Shadow, and River? , Stonegaze mewed. Sure, that’s no problem, Wind replied. Stonegaze padded off to get the rest of the group, relieved because of how easy it was to get Wind to gather the other prophecy cats.

Chapter 13-

Ice wondered what Stonegaze wanted to talk about, as he followed Stonegaze. The rest of the group, other than his brothers, seemed to know what he wanted. What does he want to talk about? , he asked Darkfoot. You will hear soon enough, Darkfoot replied. I have to go walk with Bearfoot now, Blazefrost looks tired, Darkfoot told him and quickly padded away. Finally Stonegaze stopped in front of a group of tribe cats. He recognized all the cats except for a thin brown tom. Suddenly, Stonegaze spoke up.

It is time that the tribe knows why we are really here. We aren’t just traveling. Starclan has spoken to me. Flicking his tail to the tribe cats, they said you are the rest of the prophecy. Splash, you too, are part of this prophecy. My friends and I were sent away from the clans to find you. As soon as Bearfoot’s shoulder heals we must leave, and you must come with us. A few of the tribe cats gasped and then Shadow spoke up, my sisters would never let me go alone. If I go then they will go also, he mewed. Fine, Stonegaze said. Who else wants family to come? , he asked. I would like to bring Ice, Wild, and Leaf, Lightning said. I must bring Storm, River said. He’s my brother, I couldn’t leave him. Ok, is that everyone? , Stonegaze asked. Yes, Shadow replied. Ok, I will go tell Swiftfire. Before I go to him though, I want to see the cats you are bringing with you, Stonegaze mewed.

As River appeared with the last of the cats, Ice followed Stonegaze and the rest of the group. He felt excited that soon they would be leaving big rock and heading back to the clans. Then he thought of something. There was a silver tribe cat named Ice also. How would the know who someone was calling. So he decided to talk to Thunderstep about it. Padding up to the heavy tom, he asked what they would do. We will have to call you Icepaw, from now on so that you don’t get mixed up with the other Ice. I will tell Stonegaze and we will give you and your siblings apprentice names. It wouldn’t be fair for only you to get a new name. Padding swiftly towards Stonegaze he left Ice alone to think. I will be leader of the clans, he thought to himself. Every cat in the clans will listen to what I have to say, he thought.

Chapter 14-

Thunderstep woke up in his soft nest. He quickly went to check on Bearfoot, who was in the nest next to him. He prodded Bearfoot’s flank until he woke up. Moaning, Bearfoot looked up at Thunderstep. How is your shoulder? , Thunderstep asked gently. Swiftfire told me that we can leave today. He told me after the meeting. Thunderstep thought back to yesterday when Swiftfire was told that some of his cats were in a prophecy. Swiftfire seemed to already know about the prophecy, so Thunderstep asked how. Swiftfire quickly told him that the tribe of endless hunting, the tribe’s ancestors, had told him the prophecy already and that he was going to allow his cats to leave.

As Thunderstep waited at the entrance to the cave, he talked to Stonegaze. I think we should both lead, now that we have so many cats to order, Thunderstep mewed. Ok, Stonegaze replied. What about Splashpaw, Flamepaw, and Icepaw? , what clan will they go to? , Thunderstep asked. We won’t be splitting up, and going back to our original clans until the prophecy is fulfilled, Stonegaze mewed. I think we should all stay in Stormclan until then, Stonegaze finished. Your right, Thunderstep mewed, and finally the last of the journeying cats arrived. Let’s go, Thunderstep mewed. Stonegaze flicked his tail to signal for the group to follow him.

Stonegaze watched, amazed at how the big rock cats hunted. They lept up into the sky and brought big birds like eagles and falcons down to the ground. They even got the mouse the bird was holding. Wow, Stonegaze mewed to Lightning. It’s easy, I would teach you but we don’t have time, Lightning said. As they finally reached the bottom of big rock he caught a scent of something strange. Wolf! , Wild yowled. Suddenly a shape that looked like the twoleg dogs they sometimes saw in Dewclan territory. The mountain cats surrounded the wolf and as soon as Lightning yowled all of them launched themselves into battle against the wolf. Soon enough the wolf ran, whimpering in the other direction. Are any of you hurt? , Stonegaze asked them. Nope, they all called back. Then we will stop here for the night. Moon and Darkfoot can guard. We will sleep in that cave over there, Thunderstep called, flicking his tail towards it. Ok, Stonegaze mewed and kinked his tail for the others to follow him.

Chapter 15-

Icepaw walked up to his brother, Flamepaw. Ok Flamepaw, so the plan is we wait until we are warriors to do anything. Make it seem like we’re innocent. Oh, and whatever you do, don’t tell Splashpaw. As soon as Icepaw finished, he padded toward Silver. Silver had just finished her to-be training, so they were almost the same age. Flamepaw seemed to like Moon, Silver’s sister. As Icepaw caught up to Silver, he called a greeting to her. Hi Icepaw, she mewed back and then continued to talk to her brother and sister. Tail drooping, Icepaw walked back to where Flamepaw was. Icepaw’s blood turned cold as he finally realized that she didn’t like him. I will get revenge for that, Icepaw mumbled. Don’t worry Icepaw, Moon doesn’t like, me so I know how it feels, and yes, we will get revenge for it, Flamepaw added. Good, Icepaw replied. As Icepaw talked, his claws ripped at the grass, he wished that it wasn’t grass, but Silver’s fur that he ripped out. Flamepaw guessed what he was thinking about and said, I know for a fact you would never hurt her. You will only hurt the one she loves, flicking his tail towards Eagleclaw as he talked. Eagleclaw likes Silver also, and I think Silver likes him back. So, if you want her that badly your target isn’t her, but her love. Icepaw nodded, understanding what his brother mean’t.

As the sun went down, Icepaw and the rest of the group finished climbing the hill. We will stop here for the night, Thunderstep called to the group. By this time tomorrow we will be in Stormclan’s camp. Excited murmurs rippled through the now large group of cats. As they all started to sleep, Icepaw noticed that one or two of the cats were still murmuring to each other. Finally all the cats except the guards, which were Icepaw and Lightning, were asleep. I can’t wait for tomorrow Icepaw murmured to Lightning. Neither can I, Lightning replied. And with that Icepaw went silent, thinking about today, planning his revenge.

Chapter 16-

Stonegaze flicked his tail and started running down the hill at a fast pace. As he ran, Thunderstep stayed beside him the whole time. Suddenly Stonegaze saw trees ahead and felt an extra burst of energy through his legs. Racing down the hill he drew in the sweet scents of home.

Stonegaze expertly trotted through the trees, glancing over his shoulder to make sure the other cats didn’t have any troubles. Not slowing down, he came to the entrance of his camp. As he plunged through the barrier Moonshadow, who was on guard duty, raced to tell Cinderstar that he was here.

So these are the prophecy cats? , Cinderstar asked Stonegaze curiously. They do look strong. She looked over at each of them, but when her gaze reached Splashpaw, her eyes suddenly darkened. Kittypets ? , she asked. Yes, that is Splashpaw. His brothers are over there, Stonegaze mewed and flicked his tail towards the two young cats. They were talking to Stormclan’s apprentices, Lightningpaw, Frostpaw, and Stormpaw. Splashpaw and his brothers, Icepaw and Flamepaw, have made almost the whole journey with us. They show a potential, even though they used to be kittypets. Why do they have apprentice names? , Cinderstar asked. We had to give them apprentice names because Icepaw had the same name as one of the big rock cats. We gave all of them apprentice names because we didn’t think it would be fair if only Icepaw got one. Ok, Cinderstar mewed. Since these big rock cats will be here for a while, let’s give them clan names. I will call a meeting.

All cats old enough to catch their own prey, come and join below highrock. As the cats gathered Stonegaze went to sit with Lightning and Wild. We have gathered here today to give the big rock cats clan names. They have earned them. Lightning from this moment on you will be Lightningstrike. Wild from this moment on you will be known as Wildheart. Leaf, from this moment on you will be known as Leafheart. Storm from this moment on you will be Stormgaze. Moon, from this moment on you will be Moonwhisper. Silver you shall be known as Silvermoon. Ice, from this moment on you will be known as Iceclaw. Shadow from this moment on you will be known as Shadowblaze. River you will be Riversplash. Finally, Wind shall be known as Windfoot. This meeting is over, and with that cats started to scatter.

Chapter 17-

Icepaw covered his squirrel with dirt and padded over to Flamepaw. They had gotten mentors at dawn. Icepaw’s mentor was Crowfur, Splashpaw’s mentor was Cinderstar, and Flamepaw’s mentor was Bramblestorm. Icepaw and Flamepaw were hunting together while Bramblestorm and Crowfur hunted together. When we get our warrior names, my first warrior duty will be to get revenge, Icepaw mumbled to Flamepaw. That is my first warrior duty also, but right now we are apprentices, innocent apprentices. Got that? , Flamepaw asked. Yeah, I guess we have to wait, Icepaw mumbled back.

As Icepaw set his prey on the fresh kill pile, he spotted Silvermoon sharing tongues with Eagleclaw. Just then he noticed Flamepaw looking sadly at Moonwhisper, who was sharing prey with Firepelt. Inside his blood turned even colder, and he knew his brother felt the same way.

Angry, he picked up the squirrel he caught and padded over to Frostpaw. Do you want to share with me? , Icepaw asked politely. I would, but I promised to share prey with my brother, Blizzardpaw, once he got back from his border patrol. Tail drooping, Icepaw carried his prey over to Flamepaw. Do you want to share prey? , he asked sadly. Sure, Flamepaw mewed. Tearing into his share of the squirrel, he thought about the coldness he felt.

He wondered if anyone else felt this way other than his brother. That anyone else would like to rebel. He thought about Splashpaw, but shook his head, deciding that Splashpaw probably didn’t feel that way. Then he thought about some of the cats in Bloodclan. Certainly some of them would join Icepaw and his brother. And rogues, Icepaw thought some more. Rogues are probably angry with the clans for always chasing them away. Once Icepaw thought about it, he realized that lots of cats would like to help with his rebellion. I just have to find them, he thought.

Chapter 18-

Thunderstep followed Stonegaze while they patrolled the border. Splashpaw and Blazefrost were behind him. As they neared the twoleg place border, Thunderstep smelled kittypet. They tracked it and when they finally found the kittypet, Splashpaw shouted out. Star! , he called. Splash? Is that really you? , the kittypet called back.

Did these forest cats hurt you? , she asked checking him for scratches. No, I have decided to join them. Ice and Flame are with me. But we have new names now. I am Splashpaw, Flame is Flamepaw, and Ice is now Icepaw. What odd names, Star said. Come join us, Splashpaw meowed. No, I like it here, and as long as you and the others are happy, then I’m happy too, Star mewed. Waving her tail in goodbye, Star jumped over the fence and into her yard. Come on, Stonegaze mewed. We better get back to camp now, he finished.

Thunderstep walked through the thorn barrier into camp. He padded into the warriors den and settled down in his nest. He woke up in the now familiar lush green forest. A white tom with huge black paws padded up to him. I am Blackstar, the white tom mewed to him. And I have come with another prophecy. ''The flame is burning through the forest. With it, the Ice’s blood freezes and the Ice has to choose its own destiny. The flame and the Ice will work together, not harming one another. Their paths are thick with blood. The prophecy cats will soon have to come together and blow out the flame and melt the Ice. Keep the Ice, but get rid of the flame, as the flame will never give up hope. ''Then Blackstar faded away and Thunderstep woke up in his nest. Hurrying to get the other prophecy cats, he thought about what Blackstar had said. He burst out of the warriors den and luckily all the prophecy cats were eating together in the shade. Padding over to them, he called to Stonegaze. Stonegaze walked over to him and asked what the problem was. I had another prophecy, Thunderstep answered him. Why don’t you get the prophecy cats, Stonegaze mewed. And I will get Cinderstar and Pebbleheart. We will meet in Cinderstar’s den. Quickly the two toms separated and went to get the cats.

Chapter 19-

I think I know what this prophecy means, Pebbleheart mewed. The Flame and the Ice are Icepaw and Flamepaw. So their paths are going to be covered in blood. It wants us to get the evil out of Icepaw, but don’t kill him. But the prophecy does want us to kill Flamepaw. It says that you will know when the prophecy cats will be needed. That must mean we have to wait. Icepaw and Flamepaw will work together to get more cats to have blood covered paths. But neither of the brothers will hurt each other. That’s what I think, Pebbleheart mewed. We can’t do anything right now, so why don’t the prophecy cats get some rest. Make sure you watch Flamepaw and Icepaw and tell me if you get anymore prophecies. Splashpaw, Pebbleheart said to him. Why don’t you keep an eye on your brothers for us. Ok, Splashpaw mewed. Then this meeting is over, Cinderstar mewed.

Splashpaw saw his brothers go behind a yew bush where nobody could see them. Getting closer, but not too close, he listened to them. Ok, did you talk to Bloodclan today? , Splashpaw heard Flamepaw ask Icepaw. Yes I did, Icepaw replied. Good, I went and talked to the rogues, Flamepaw told Icepaw. Ok, tomorrow we will visit the kittypets together then, Icepaw mewed. Padding quickly to the fresh kill pile, Splashpaw pretended to be picking a piece of prey. Icepaw and Flamepaw quietly slipped out of the yew bush and headed for the apprentices den.

Suddenly Cinderstar called a meeting. Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey gather below highrock for a clan meeting. I have decided that it is time for three of our apprentices to become warriors. Frostpaw, Blizzardpaw, and Patchpaw. Step forward please. Patchpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code even at the cost of your life? Yes, Patchpaw replied. Then from this moment on you will be called Patchfur. Frostpaw, from this moment on you will be called Frostheart. Finally, Blizzardpaw. From this moment on you will be called Blizzardpelt. This meeting is over now. The three new warriors will guard the camp for the night, Cinderstar called to her clan.

Chapter 20-

Icepaw padded towards the dirtplace tunnel, his brother ahead of him. Anger flickered through his heart as he thought of the new warriors. He wanted to be a warrior also. Then his time for revenge would happen.

Finally Flamepaw stopped in front of a fence. He jumped on top of it and let out a yowl. Fierce looking kittypets came out of their twoleg dens and joined Flamepaw. Icepaw leaped onto the fence beside his brother and listened to what he said to the kittypets. We are here today for revenge. Lots of you have been chased out of the forest by warriors. This is our chance to get back at them. At the next full moon we will attack. Most of the clan cats will be at the gathering. We will split into two groups. The first group, led by Icepaw, will have all of the Bloodclan cats in it. In the second group, I will lead. I will take all the rogues and kittypets that want revenge. Group one will go to Dewclan. Group two will go to Stormclan with me.

Once we are done attacking the cats left behind we will head to the gathering. There we will work as one group that is lead by both me and my brother Icepaw. After that we scatter and I will name myself Flameshadow. Icepaw, you will be Iceblood, in honor of your cold blood. I know that Moonwhisper and Silvermoon will be at the gathering. I also know that Eagleclaw and Wildheart, the cats that love Moonwhisper and Silvermoon, will be at the gathering also. No cat touches those four cats but us. Got that? , Flamepaw asked the kittypets. All of them nodded. Ok, my brother and I better get back to camp now.

Icepaw padded into camp, his mouth full of prey. Flamepaw was next to him, carrying a squirrel the size of himself. They put their catches on the pile and padded off to their nests. In a full moon I will have my revenge, Icepaw mumbled to himself excitedly.

END OF BOOK ONE.