Warriors: The Golden Games

Chapter 19

 "Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey gather around the Goldrock for a Clan meeting," Yellowstar said, her eyes full of sorrow. Clawshine had recently died, and everyone was saddened about that. He was an amazing deputy, and everyone missed him.

 Goldenleaf was the first cat to enter the clearing, followed by Powderfeather, Silvereye, and Duskflight. Dawnwing followed her mate to the Goldrock with her belly still plump, although she was sweating, and her belly moved occasionally. Dovetalon sat next to Silvereye, and Hawksong sat next to his apprentice, Goldenleaf. Bronzeroot and Copperheart padded out of the warriors den and sat next to each other, and Hopestep sat between her parents. Talonshine sat next to Powderfeather, and Iceclaw and Fireclaw sat next to each other. Heavyclaw sat next to Silvereye on the silver warrior's other side, and Yarrowpelt sat next to Iceclaw on her left side. Quickwind and Leafstone, the elderly mates, padded side by side to the Goldrock. Flytuft was the last one to the Goldrock.

 Yellowstar looked down at her Clan, sorrow in her eyes. "We have unfortunately lost Clawshine to an unknown warrior," she said. "And so I must appoint a new deputy."

 The golden she-cat looked around her Clan and scanned the group.

 There was Powderfeather. Silvereye. Duskflight. Dawnwing. Dovetalon. Hawksong. Bronzeroot. Copperheart. Hopestep. Talonshine. Iceclaw. Fireclaw. Heavyclaw. Yarrowpelt.

 That's when she saw her. Goldenleaf.

 "Goldenleaf," Yellowstar declared, looking at the brown she-cat. "Are you willing to accept the role of deputy?"

 Goldenleaf looked up at the golden she-cat. "I do," she said.

 "Then, by the powers of StarClan, I grant you deputy."

 The brown she-cat looked up at the Goldrock in pride as cats left and right cheered her name.

 Goldenleaf blinked. The Golden Leaves are the only hope.