Rise of FireClan

Chapter 10: Ignite The Flame

Cinderpelt sighed in relief as she sat the bask of the weak glow of the moonstone. Sleeping by it was the short golden brown tabby pelt of Brackenfur. It had come as a surprise to the grey crippled medicine cat when she had found a branch of bracken in front of her nest. The medicine cat was pleased and relieved as were the clan had finally gotten a sign from the ancestors. Just in time too as when they arrived it had shown signs it was gonna start snowing.

Before Brackenfur had left with her he had been fast to name Whitestorm as deputy in case something went wrong while they were ears perked as finally the tom began to stir in his slumber, his paws twitching before his golden eyes opened groggily.

"Well how did it go brother?"she mewed.

"They accepted me as our clan's leader, Cinderpelt."he yawned.

Sure enough Cinderpelt could see the very faint star shaped scar set between her brother's eyes. Proof and approval of the trial he had endured while he got his old life stripped away and given nine new ones in it's place. But as it stood her brother would be weak with fatigue from the ceremony. Gently she lead her brother out.

It was time to take Brackenstar home.

Fireheart mumbled in his sleep as he tried to shove away whatever was disturbing his slumber. He turned so his head was snuggled up to his sleeping mate's belly. Ghost huffed as she started prodding Fireheart in an effort to wake him.

"ome on, wake up Fireheart!"she hissed.

"Hmmhmp...no I don't wanna play mouse...zzz..."he mumbled turning again.

"I'm not joking aroun' here Fireheart, wake up!"Fireheart groaned as finally the tom opened his sightless green eyes and yawned.

"What? it's moonhigh for crying out loud, Ghost. What's so important to wake me up at this StarClan forsaken hour?"yawned Fireheart grumpily.

"I need you to come with me, those starry cats were in my dreams."This instantly got his attention.

Fireheart gently nudged Sandstorm causing her to wake, "Hm...what is it Fireheart, dear?"

"I have to head for a bit with Ghost. You and Longtail are in charge until I get back."Purred Fireheart softly as he licked his sleepy mate between the ears.

Sandstorm gave a tired nod and nuzzled her mate before returning the kiss between his ears. "Stay safe, dear. i'll see you in the morning."she purred before curling back up to sleep.

Fireheart nodded towards Ghost and hurried out of his den and down the tree with nebelung she-cat in hot pursuit. Ghost soon took the lead, not saying a word. But Fireheart couldn't understand where she was taking him. That is until he heard and smelt running water. Was it the same creek that branched off into the brook at the heart of their territory? Sure enough they came to a stop on the rocky banks of the creek. The sound of falling water not far from them.

Was this the source of the creek?

"We're here Fireheart. Those starry cats wanted me to bring you here."she mewed as she waded into the water and jumped onto the boulder.

Understanding now hit Fireheart; there was no need to tell what he had to do. Slowly he walked over to the water and crouched down as the moon shined overhead. and cast it's reflection along with the stars onto the shimmering surface. He then started to lap at the cool clear water before he felt himself grow heavy and collapsed to his side out cold. Ghost watched quietly as all around her should feel an unseen massive presence all around them, whispering on the breeze.

Fireheart opened his eyes to find he was standing on a massive hill. A crisp, warm greenleaf breeze blew that felt soothing and comforting to the young tom as it smelled clean from a recent rain storm. It felt nice against his freezing, weak, shivering body. As he stood up he watched as all around him stars fell from the heavens to land around him in the form of counts generations upon generations of cats.