Rosemoon's Destiny

Chapter 20

Rosemoon groaned as Darkclaw shoved her. She knew it was best for her but why so soon? 

"I can walk myself you know!"

"As if I'll trust you! You'll run away the first chance you get."

"Not that I can run far." She snorted and Darkclaw sighed giving up. 

"Fine do what you want. Don't complain when you realize you should've rested." He stormed off. I still have a quarter moon before I need to become a queen. She thought remembering what Silverleaf had said. Well, when she got the chance to tell her. These days, Silverleaf was watching Gingerleaf like a hawk. She never let him leave her sight. It made sense ever since he brought back Goldenkit from who knows where. Come to think of it, no one actually knows where she's from... She watched Goldenkit chase Whitekit, knock him over, and run away. She squinted at her. Rosemoon had seen that pelt somewhere before but she couldn't tell on who. She noticed Snowkit giving her an evil grin and slowly padding to her. Before the kit could reach her, Rosemoon padded away smirking. She heard Snowkit growl behind her. She wasn't looking where she was going and bumped into Frozenstrike. She winced slightly at the pain in her belly.

"Agh sorry! I was actually looking for you and Silverleaf." Frozenstrike told her. 

"Oh...ok..."

"Are you doing alright?"

"Yes yes, I'm fine. Just go find her." Frozenstrike nodded and hurried off. Rosemoon glanced at her belly. I'm not that big. After a while, Frozenstrike came back with Silverleaf and led them out. A few cats watched them, probably wondering why Rosemoon was going outside. Frozenstrike led them to the cave which had now become their secret place. It was a good place to hide though. They all sat around in a circle and made sure no one followed them. Silverleaf was clearly annoyed to be dragged away from sorting herbs. "Make it quick." She snapped. Rosemoon glanced at Frozenstrike who looked nervous. She rested her tail on her back and gave her a small smile which calmed her down a bit. She took a deep breath and started.

"So, we can all confirm that Blossom is our mother right?" The white she-cat looked at both of them and they nodded. "Well... what I heard today was... surprising." Silverleaf shifted closer, now more interested in hearing the news. 

"I learned that Goldenkit is our kin." Rosemoon and Silverleaf's eyes widened. 

"That would explain why she looks a lot like Cherrypaw..." Silverleaf commented nodding. 

"That's not all. When I followed Gingerleaf to the twolegplace, Blossom told me that Gingerleaf is our... father." Frozenstrike finished. Her tail twitched uneasily. Rosemoon gasped stepping back. He was their father? She always assumed it was some rogue who didn't want to be with them. She couldn't believe it. I guess I'm half-Clan... She turned to Silverleaf who was panicking. 

"No, no, no, no, no... it CAN'T be possible... why didn't Blossom tell us? She never really got the chance though. But she should have!" The medicine cat apprentice started pacing around muttering to herself. Frozenstrike tried to get her to stop but she wouldn't listen. Rosemoon felt a bit dizzy. She needed to rest and her belly was certainly not helping. 

"I-i should go back to camp and get some rest... It's a lot to take in." Frozenstrike nodded and offered to help her to camp but she refused. She slowly hobbled through the bushes and went down the path to camp. She headed through the entrance. A few nearby cats glanced at her to see which den she'd go to. Guess I can't avoid it forever. She took a turn to the right and into the nursery.