A new beginning

The battle part one(Chapter fourteen)

"It's raining again." Came the reply of Lilystream.

Heronstar nodded as he was lying in his den with his forepaws underneath his head as he sighed softly.

Stormclaw, Thunderheart and Lightningfur all flickered their ears as their eyes traveled over the den.

Dawnpool was beside Lilystream. Milo was nudging poppy seeds towards Heronstar who lowly mewed.

Nightwing and Gingerfoot was partially in a conversation but wasn't really talking.

Milo spoke up after Heronstar finally took one of the poppy seeds. "That loner came from across WillowClan's border. Rabbitfoot managed to get some words out of him before he died. The loner said he was working for Raven."

Heronstar perked up. He looked her way nodding for her to continue. "While you was away Heronstar, Hawkflight came to us with two loner-rouges that they caught coming from TreeClan's territory. They killed one but one is still alive. Bumblestar wants to speak to you about this matter. So when the rain clears up, it'll be you, Stormclaw and I. Get some rest." She mewed as he nodded.

She got up and padded out the den with the other's behind her.

Once outside, they was met with the cold rain and wind.

Milo went straight to her den with Stormclaw behind her. The rest went to the warriors den.

She shook her head and pelt getting the water out. Stormclaw did the same.

"I'm worried about him. I haven't been here that long but the time I have, I've never saw him that sad. The look in his eyes was hollow."

"He'll be back to himself soon. I remember first meeting him. He came strolling up to Raven's hideout with confidence as he beat Raven in a battle for leadership."

Milo got comfortable as Stormclaw continued his story.

"They fought for what seemed like forever before Heronstar got the upper paw. He beat Raven and made him his deputy. I was his second deputy. We lived on the outskirts for a while, outside of WillowClan's territory. He changed us for the better. He gave us new names, a new identity and a new life."

"So what made you all come here??"

"He went and received his nine lives. He left with Silverfall who we had recently met. I was in charge until he got back. Raven left our camp for awhile and when he came back he was different somehow. When Heronstar returned to us, he was different also. He was superior to us but in a way he was our equal."

She looked up at him eyes slowly catching on.

"He made me his deputy and introduced us to Nightwing, Gingerfoot, Whiteheart and Weaselfur. We later moved to where we are now. He's been through alot recently. He found out that Foxstar killed Flowerpelt. That Whitestar could've been his father. He knew Silverfall would die." Stormclaw mewed softly

"My StarClan..." Milo whispered. She spoke up.
"So he has to kill Raven and Foxstar to fulfill his destiny??"

"He has to kill Foxstar. Blizzardpaw has to kill Raven. Blizzardpaw is the key for Heronstar to kill Foxstar."

Milo nodded thoughtfully. "I was wondering how he was tied into all this."

"Yes. Blizzardpaw plays a critical role in the upcoming battle."

The thunder boomed outside as the wind picked up fiercely.

"Get some rest Milo. We're leaving soon as he's rested."
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Dawnpool yawned wide as she ushered her eyes open. She sat up and started washing her pelt before heading outside.

She came in contact with the cold weather and the wind. It was a light drizzle as more storm clouds threatened once again to cover up the sky.