Crippling Ice: Gathering Storm

Hmm, the titles were getting kind of boring. It was always "The ...."

So I changed up the title.

Chapter 1- Gathering- Nightsong
"Let the Gathering begin!"

The words rang out across the clearing. Thunderclan had the fewest amount of cats at the gathering, but none of the others seemed to notice as they pressed together, listening for news from the other clans. It was then that I noticed Riverclan's deputy was not there. That was not a good sign. Not at all.

"I will begin," Fernstar said, stepping forward. "Life in Windclan is good. Prey is running, and Goldpoppy has just had a new litter of kits." The crowd murmured their congratulations as Fernstar stepped back.

"Shadowclan will speak next. Prey runs well, but we caught a fox on our territory and chased it over the Windclan border. Enjoy, Fernstar."

Thornstar stepped forward. I wondered if he would report the missing warriors. He might not want to reveal our weakness. "Thunderclan's fresh-kill pile is well stocked. Two of our warriors have disappeared, Fireclaw and Leopardspot." I felt shock ripple through the crowd of cats.

"I will speak next," Thistlestar called out, "Riverclan life is good. Fishing is good. However, our Deputy, Smallclaw, has died of illness. I have appointed a new deputy, Iceleaf, in his place." Cats congratulated her as I exchanged a look of horror with Tigereyes, Skypaw, and a few others. What will Iceleaf do with her new power?