Shadewing's Pride: Three New Faces

Shadewing's story goes on..still!

Current Storyline:

The Clan has recovered from Flamestar's death, and Shadewing was chosen as deputy. But Shadewing is having Wolfheart's kits, and keeping that a secret is more than enough with the threat of NightClan still looming up ahead....

Enjoy! COMMENT! The cat in the photo is Mintkit!

Pride: 1

 * One Moon Later*

Shadewing woke to the soft, downy bedding of the nursery. Beside her was Dovesong, who had moved in two nights ago, expecting Lionwing's kits. Shadewing yawned.

''I will never get used to this soft bedding. ''She thought. Suddenly, the bramble barrier shuddered as Blossompaw came in holding a rabbit.

"Hello, Shadewing! I miss having you as a mentor!" She said brightly, dropping the rabbit.

Shadewing looked up.

"Why? Isn't Moonfrost a good mentor?"

"Yes, but not like you. Moonfrost is a little too...soft."

Shadewing laughed, then stopped as pain shot through her belly, which was swollen to maximum. The kits were due any day now, according to Larkwing.

"Are you okay, Shadewing?" Blossompaw looked at her face, eyes full of concern.

"What? Yes, I'm fine! Thanks for the rabbit, Blossompaw.  They're my favorite.  Now you'd better get back to your Clanmates." She said while tearing at the rabbit. Blossompaw dipped her head and left. Almost as soon as she was gone, Leafblaze came in.

"How's everything going? I heard you'll be having your kits soon." He mewed, sitting down beside her.

"Leafblaze! Shouldn't you be organizing the patrols?  I didn't put you in charge of my old duties just to have you slacking." She teased.

"I already organized a patrol. Besides, I want to be here with you when...it happens." He said simply.

Suddenly, a third cat pushed through the barrier. Sunleap. He strode over to her and licked her head.

"Hey! How are you?  I was worried you might have our kits without me!" He mewed happily. Sunleap had been amazing at pretending to be her mate. If Shadewing hadn't met Wolfheart, she might have settled on Sunleap instead.

"Hello, Sunleap. I'm doing good.  And don't you dare think you'll be able to skip the kitting, even if I have to hold you down!" Shadewing purred.

Suddenly, painful contractions shot through Shadewing's belly. Horror crept up her spine.

The kits were coming! Shadewing nudged Leafblaze.

"The kits." was all she could get out before another spasm came.

In an instant, Leafblaze was out of the nursery. He returned several minutes later, Larkwing and what looked like the whole Clan behind him. Larkwing pushed through cats, followed by Berrypaw.

"Out of the way! I need to help with the kitting!" She meowed impatiently. "Berrypaw, get started!"

Berrypaw placed a paw on Shadewing's stomach. Suddenly, she yowled out:

"The first one is coming!"

Another painful spasm rocked Shadewing's body, and a tiny silver and black kit shot out. Larkwing immediately handed it to Leafblaze.

"Lick!" She instructed fiercely.

"The second one!" Berrypaw announced. This time, a gray tabby came out, which was given to Sunleap.

Finally, out came the last one, a fluffy ginger tom.

"Two toms and one she-cat!" Larkwing announced proudly, pushing some herbs toward Shadewing.

"Here, borage, to help you milk. Congratulations, Shadewing!  They're beautiful!" She said joyfully.

Shadewing merely nodded, weary from the kitting.

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