Chapter 20
(A/N: Sorry about no updates. My editor went to her friend's house, and
then I had writers block. Enjoy. Hollypaw- Ferncloud's kit that died. Or was
it Sorreltail's? It was one of them XD)

Skyheart's POV (Half a moon later):
This was a proud day for me. Birchpaw had just become Birchfall, and his mate, Whitepaw, just became Whitewing. I didn't fail as a mentor, and it felt great. I watched, proud of him. Silvergaze came up to me. "Congratulations, your apprentice just became a warrior. I'm very jealous," he said teasingly, silver eyes shining as they always did when he was happy. I smiled. "As soon as you get back, you can go back to training Cloudpaw, and she'll be one of the best warriors SkyClan ever had," I reassured him. "I hope so," he mewed, looking only a tiny bit worried. I purred and licked his ear. "You'll be fine..." I trailed off into my thoughts. I was sad, despite this nice occasion. I realized that the SkyClan cats were going back to their home soon. And I haven't been chosen as one of the patrol to come with them. I sighed. I was never going to see Silvergaze again after this, probably. I was going to miss him so much. His loss would be like the Place of No Stars. Dark and depressing. I've never been there, but I heard the stories when I was a kit just like everyone else did. Silvergaze sensed my distress.

"What's wrong?" He asked worriedly.
"I was just thinking...you're going to have to leave soon." I sighed.
"Oh," he said quietly. He glanced at me. "Maybe you'll come on the patrol," he said, hope shining in his eyes.
"But I wasn't chosen for the patrol." I pointed out.
"Oh…" he said again. He glanced up at the sky, and I did with him. I felt his tail twine with mine. I felt a tingle go up my spine. I glanced at him, and he glanced back at me. And then, my throat itched and I coughed. Right in his face and in his eyes.
Oh. My. StarClan. I can NOT believe I just did that! What a mouse brain!
"I'm so sorry!" I yelped. I jumped up, feeling the embarrassment burning my pelt.
His face was twisted up in a grimace, and his eyes were blinking rapidly. I heard Birchfall, Firestar, Sandstorm, Whitewing, and Cloudtail laughing at me.
I darted off, screaming for the noon patrol to wait up while I went to join.
Blueeyes has a smirk on her face, Brambleclaw was holding in a laugh, and Graystripe WAS actually laughing. Brackenfur was the only quiet one, but I could see the amusement in his eyes. "Let's go," I said, my pelt burning.

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I got back to camp and went straight to the warriors den. I was trying to avoid Silvergaze at all cost. That was so embarrassing! Coughing right in his face and his gorgeous eyes like that. I would never be able to face him again.
I sunk into my bedding and closed my eyes. I never fell asleep, but a few minutes later I felt someone snuggle into my side. I opened one eye. It was Silvergaze. Both my eyes shot open. "Silvergaze!" I exclaimed in horror.
"Shhh." He silenced me by putting his tail over my mouth. "It's okay, Skyheart. I forgive you."
"I don't forgive myself though." I muttered under my breath. Silvergaze licked my ear. "Really, I'm okay with it."
I nodded. "I'm napping."
"Okay, I'll stay with you," he said happily. And he instantly fell asleep. I yawned and snuggled into his side, drifting off into a nice sleep.

~~

I opened my eyes, and I was by the river, at our border. I blinked. How did I get out here? And then, a foggy figure with stars in its fur materialized. I hissed at it, wondering if it would attack.
"I mean no harm," it said. And then I saw that it was a cat. A pale gray tom with white patches and pretty blue eyes.
"Who are you?" I asked. And for some odd reason, I didn't feel frightened. Wouldn't most cats feel fear? I didn't. I felt oddly safe around this starry cat. I assumed

he was a member of StarClan.
"My name is Cloudstar, young one." He said gently. His eyes held a wise feel to them. I liked this cat already. But Cloudstar? He's an ancient leader!

I gasped. I couldn't believe my disrespect. I dipped my head at him. He nodded. "I'm Skyheart, a warrior of ThunderClan." I mewed.
Cloudstar purred in amusement. "Oh, trust me, young warrior. I know."
I was confused. What did he want me for though? "Why am I here? Warriors aren't supposed to have dreams of StarClan."
"You killed Blackstar." He said. "A day after your warrior ceremony."
I felt a chill cover my pelt. Mist started to cloud around, and suddenly we were in distant StarClan hunting grounds. But we were the only two cats. He turned to me again. "You fought like a warrior even as an apprentice. You made up your own new fighting moves by yourself."
"So?" I asked defiantly.
"So," he began. "You must have noticed how you're gifted in strength, cunning, and intelligence. You're special, Skyheart. No, Graykit."
"Graykit? I've never been Graykit." I rolled my eyes. "You said my name was Skyheart."
I saw his eyes widen in surprise. He blinked, and then said, "I'm sorry. You're right, Skyheart." Then he muttered low under his breath, "She doesn't know?"
"I don't know what?" I asked.
"Don't contradict a leader! Drop it!" he snapped.
"Well sor-ee! For StarClan's sake, you're like a sore little kittypet," I snapped back, not caring if he was a leader or not. "Stop being mean and mysterious."
Cloudstar looked about ready to slice my ear off, but he stopped. "I'm sorry, Skyheart. Let's start again."
"Why am I here?" I asked impatiently. I had no time for this foolishness.
Cloudstar nudged my shoulder with his nose. "Like I said, you're special. Extra strength, intelligence. You have a great, great future ahead of you. You will have to face many challenges, and many near-death experiences, but StarClan and I will be here with you the whole time. My Clan and I have joined StarClan, so we walk with some cats you might have heard of...Spottedleaf, Yellowfang, Cinderpelt, Bluestar, Oakheart, Lionheart..."
They were all amazing cats! "Oh."
"In fact, here comes a StarClan cat now."
I turned around. A beautiful silver she-cat trotted up and purred at me.
"Hello Skyheart." And she had such a pretty voice. She reminded me of someone...
"My name is Silverstream. I was Graystripe's mate and am Feathertail and Stormfur's mother." She nodded.
"I knew you looked like Feathertail!" I blurted out. Silverstream purred.
"We will always be with you. You shall have a great life," she murmured in my ear.
Cloudstar nodded. "Goodbye, Skyheart."
"Wait!" I said sleepily, feeling on the verge of passing out. "What Clan did you lead?"
"SkyClan," he replied.
And everything went white.

I woke up with my eyes seeing gray. I looked up from Silvergaze's warm fur. Warriors weren't supposed to get dreams from StarClan. So why did I?
Silvergaze was murmuring in his sleep. I wonder if he was dreaming too. I leaned down to try to hear what he was saying.
"Skyheart." He murmured peacefully. I lifted my head up. I was in his dream? I felt my pelt burn a bit. I made sure he was tucked into the moss, and I trotted out of the den. I just know that I have to dream big. Dream big, have faith, you get what you want or need. And I pledge right now to change things for the better, if needed. I want to be a leader I decided. I know all the evil, ambitious cats share my wish, but I just want to do what is best for the Clan. And I know I'd be a good leader. I padded over to the fresh kill pile. But then I caught Leafstar's gaze again. Why does she always stare at me like that? It made me horribly
uncomfortable. Stupid mousebrain, I thought, glancing at her. Firestar was sitting there talking to her. He flicked his tail at me, telling me to go over there. I sighed. I really didn't want to, but it didn't look as if I had a choice. I padded over there, keeping a firm grip on the robin in my mouth. I would eat, no matter what. I was hungry. And the elders and kits have been fed, I saw Hollypaw and Shrewpaw heading to the elders den with fresh kill, and saw Ferncloud padding to the nursery with fresh kill.
Firestar nodded at me. "Skyheart, we've been talking."
"Oh no, what did I do?" I sighed.
His eyes widened. "You're not in trouble," he laughed, surprised.
Leafstar purred with amusement. "Unless you did something worthy of trouble that we don't know about?"
"Not yet," I said, cheerful now. "What's up?"
"We've been talking, like I said. And we've decided that you are on the patrol to go to SkyClan."
I felt my mouth drop down to my chest. My heart accelerated, and my ears twitched. Me? ME? Go to SkyClan? Skyheart, who gets in trouble every single day, is going to SkyClan? Me, one of the youngest warriors?
I yowled happily. I couldn't help it.
"Shhh! Quiet down, contain yourself!" Firestar snapped, but his eyes were aglow. I smiled. "Oh, Father, thank you!" I leaned toward him and licked him all over, overjoyed. I just couldn't believe it!
Firestar smiled again. "You're welcome. Now go do some work. The Clan still needs to be fed and there are borders to be patrolled."
Leafstar nodded. "We leave tonight, midday."
I nodded hyper, and ran to tell Silvergaze.

~~

The patrol was all ready. Leafpool gave us the traveling herbs, they were all eaten. The patrol consisted of quite a few cats. Graystripe, Firestar, Sandstorm, me, Stonepelt, Cloudtail, Blueeyes, Squirrelflight, and Hollypaw. And of course, all the SkyClan cats that came. Brambleclaw and Brackenfur were in charge of the camp while we're gone. I couldn't wait. I was shaking. I was so excited! Graystripe had laughter in his eyes. "Skyheart, calm down."
"Sorry, Graystripe. I'm just so excited! I mean, we're seeing an ancient fifth Clan! And I, of all cats got picked!"
Graystripe snorted. "It was obvious you got picked, you get along with a lot of them." And he looked at me with a glow in his eyes. And I realized he knew. He knew about my feelings for Silvergaze. Because he's had those feelings before. I forgot all about the half-Clan Stormfur and Feathertail, and his lost love Silverstream. My eyes widened. But all he did was wink at me. Oh, I loved him so much! I purred and brushed my pelt against his.
"Graystripe, you're the best!"
He nodded and grinned. "Don't you forget it. Maybe now you'll listen more?"
I snorted. "Nottt!" I purred. Graystripe just shook his head.
"Okay, everyone!" Firestar called out. The whole camp went silent, even the kits. "We're leaving right now. Brackenfur and Brambleclaw will take excellent care of you all. And we'll bring everyone back home safely soon.
Goodbye now!" He called out.
"Bye!"
"May StarClan light your paths!"
"Have a safe trip!"
"Come back home soon!"
We got many wishful goodbyes. Firestar turned to us. "Ready everyone?"
I felt myself quiver. My adventure was starting.

And everyone.....the end

Got ya. Of course theres a sequel! XD

It just got a bit long, with 20 chapters you know?
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