AshClan's Future {COMPLETE}

Chapter 4

The sun was bright, covering the forest with early greenleaf warmth. Moonkit was resting in a patch of sun, watching Riverkit and Echokit play. Ever since Jayclaw spoke to them they had become much better friends, which Moonkit was grateful for. She wasn't sure what her father told her sisters but it seemed to calm the two of them down, which Moonkit was grateful.

However, not much had changed with how much and how rough they liked to play. Moonkit did notice that Echokit and Riverkit were playing as much with each other as they were with Graykit and Lilykit. Moonkit had no interest in playing, she couldn't get her mind off of her dreams. Her paws longed to travel the forest and find the glowing woods with beautiful white trees.

"Watch your paws, Echokit!" A sharp hiss came from Riverkit, Moonkit looked over at her playing sisters. Riverkit's fur was on edge and she had a sharp glint in her blue eyes. "You crushed my tail."

Moonkit could tell that Echokit wanted to retaliate and start a fight, but much to Moonkit's surprise she held her tongue. Instead, Echokit let out a sigh and apologized through grit teeth. Riverkit let out a snort and their playing continued, Lilykit and Graykit were growing quickly and were comparable to Moonkit and her siblings.

Moonkit's ears twitched as she heard pawsteps behind her. "Why aren't you playing with them?" A voice spoke above Moonkit's head, she looked upwards to see Mistypool.

Moonkit shrugged. "I just don't feel like playing right now." She mewed, looking back into the camp. The warm season had kept AshClan active and busy, she could see the apprentices Lionpaw and Hazelpaw sharing fresh-kill together while a group of senior warriors had a close conversation over their own pieces of prey. Ivyheart had just sent the sunhigh patrol out into the forest, and the hunting patrol would probably return soon, which Jayclaw was on.

Moonkit loved her father, but she dreaded his visits because it usually meant more training. Moonkit didn't want to constantly fight and hunt, she wanted to something else; she just didn't know what.

"Well," Mistypool sat down beside Moonkit. "Do you want to do me a favor?" She questioned, looking out into the camp as well.

"Sure." Moonkit sat up. "What is it?"

"Heatherstorm was complaining of a belly ache, would you want to run across to the medicine cat den and get some herbs from Eagleclaw?" Mistypool requested. Moonkit's eyes widened.

"Really? But you barely let us out into the camp." Moonkit questioned, wondering what suddenly changed in her mother.

Mistypool let out a low chuckle and lowered her head. "That's mostly because Riverkit and Echokit can't keep their noses out of trouble." She purred. "But I know you'll be responsible."

Moonkit felt warmed and delighted by her mother's words, she jumped to her paws and held her head high. "I won't let you down!" With another purr from Mistypool, Moonkit ran out into the camp. She was going to run to the medicine cat den, but remember that she needed to be responsible. I don't need any cats telling Mistypool and Jayclaw that I ran across camp like a crazy cat.

The medicine cat den wasn't far from the nursery, but Moonkit walked proudly with her head held high. She noticed a few cats looking at her but she kept walking. She neared the medicine cat den and poked her head inside. It was dim and smelled strongly of pungently of herbs.

In the back of the den she saw the large tabby form of Eagleclaw. Suddenly, Moonkit tensed. She had heard stories of how mean Eagleclaw was, only rivaled by his brother, Sharptongue in attitude. Moonkit swallowed her fear and dared to step inside the den. "H-hello?" She called into the den.