Chapter 24

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Echostar took a deep breath, hesitating to call out the cats that would be coming to the battle. Her mind spun in circles, and she felt slightly dizzy. 

Act like you know what you're doing, Wavefire's words echoed in her mind. Even if you don't. 

"Cats of RiverClan!" She called. Mosspelt and Sunbeam sat together, though Mosspelt was shivering and giving tiny coughs. Beside her, Hopepaw and Wishpaw looked ill and... well, just not good.

Bluetail and Rockheart sat together, with their apprentices Thunderpaw and Tidalpaw. Thunderpaw, unfortunately, also looked slightly out of it. He must be sick too. Oh no, I hope this doesn't affect the battle. She wanted to bring Thunderpaw and Tidalpaw because their fighting skills are remarkable.

Swallowtail sat down outside the elder's den, Pebblewing and Blackclaw close behind, their jaws full of moss. Pebblewing had a big chunk of moss on her fur, and Blackclaw dropped his moss to lick it off. They gave each other a shy smile.

Hawkfrost stepped out of the warrior's den accompanied by Stormfur and his apprentice, Twigpaw. Sunpaw and Blackclaw sat together, while Volelimp, Hopepaw, Wishpaw, and Skypaw all sat with their respective mentors and apprentices. Despite being sick, Wishpaw still managed to wear a bright smile.

"Today, RiverClan." She said confidently. "We fight the Twolegs and take back our river! Fish will thrive and it will no longer be poison!" Cats chanted, "RiverClan! RiverClan!"

Echostar felt pride burn through her chest. She had a strong Clan. "The cats going to the battle, Hawkfrost, Blackclaw, Bluetail, Rockheart, Pebblewing, Sunbeam, Tidalpaw, Stormfur, Sunpaw, Twigpaw, and Skypaw."

Cats murmured excitedly as their name was called out, but Echostar had a feeling they wouldn't be excited for long.

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