The Four Clans // Silentsea's Secret

Chapter XIV

A few Sunrises had passed since Silentsea had spend the Night with Cinderblaze at the old shipwreck. She just returned from a hunting patrol with Iceflower and Honeypelt. After they put their freshkill onto the pile she Joined her best friend sitting near the warriors den. They shared tongues for a while till Willowtail joined them. With only one Look at Silentsea, Willowtail seemed to know something the Young warrior didnt. "I didnt know you were expecting Silentsea" She purred and sat down next to her kit. Silentsea looked puzzled. Willowtail brushed against her belly with her tail. Lightwhiskers ears shot up in excitement. "Im expecting?" She asked looking at the Mainecoone. Willowtail nodded.

Stormrun ran over to them. "Whos the father!" She asked. "Let me guess. Its Sparrowleap?"
Silentsea looked shocked at Her sister. "Sparrowleap?" She asked. "Ofc you and him were hanging out a lot the past few Sunrises" Willowtail exclaimed. "Does he know hes going to be a father?" Her Sister asked. Silentsea knew she had to play along, so she shook her head.
"I see. well you better tell him~" The Silvergrey tabby purred. She then rubbed her nose against her Sisters cheek. "Ill be with Timberstrike if you need me." With these words she was off to find the Tom. Silentsea shook her head and turned back to sharing tongues with Lightwhisker.

A few Moments later Sparrowleap emerged from the Sandy tunnel of the Coveclan camp entrance followed by Puddlepaw and his Mentor Spotfur. Willowtail looked up at them and watched as Sparrowleap made his was to the Deputy to report from the Morning patrol. Silentsea got up. "I need some fresh air..." She patted towards the camp exit and dissapeared.
As soon as she was gone Willowtail called Sparrowleap over to tell him the good news.

In the forest Silentsea was walking towards the Mythclan border, she had to let Cinderblaze know that she was Exspecting his kits. but before she was even close to the border, she heard paws behind her. She turned around to spot Sparrowleap. "Silentsea. we need to talk" He said panting. She nodded, waiting for him to Catch his breath before they walked side by side through the Woods. Sparrowleap glanced at her from time to time.

"Silentsea. Do you know why Willowtail congrated me on becomming a father?" He suddenly asked. Silentsea stopped in her tracks. "Its bc im ecspecting kits..." She sighed. Sparrowleap looked at her in dissbelieve. "And they think you are their Father..." her voice was soft.
Sparrowleap looked at his paws. "They arent mine I know. But I wont ask who their father is" He reasured her. She rubbed her head against his. "Thank you sparrowleap." He rested his head on hers. "But..what do i tell the clan?" She paniced. The Tom gently licked over the She-cats head. "You dont. We can let them believe what they think." Silentsea looked up at him. Seeing her reflection in his bright orange eyes. "They may not be my kits but i would love to raise them as mine." Silentsea was stunned at these words, she lowered her head. Sparrowleap noticed her Hesitation and took a step back. "O-Only if its ok with you Silentsea." She looked back up at him and nodded. "It would be for the best if we do it like that." With the Decition made they went back to the Camp to announce the News.

One and A half moon had passed and Silentsea had moved to the Nurcery. Her belly was swollen and her kits were close to being born. She was at the entrace of the Nurcery, laying on her side.
She looked around, Cats were scattered all around the clearing, some went out for Patrols, some returned or were sharing tongues. As the continued to look around A Tortousshell tom and a Ragdoll she-cat approached her. "Hello Silentsea" The tom purred. Silentsea looked at them, it was Sparrowleap and her best friend Lightwhisker. "Hello you two how can i help you?" She asked. Lightwhisker chuckled and layed down next to her and licking her head. Sparrowleap dropped the mouse he was carring. "I brought you some freshkill, you and Our kits need it." he purred and rubbed his head against hers. Both purred and after a while he layed down next to her, placing his tail over her belly. And so they stayed till the sun went down. 

In the middle of the night Silentsea was startled awake by a sharp pain in her belly. She took deep breaths trying to calm herself. She struggled to get up but managed to push her body up. her belly was heavy as she carried herself out of the nurcery. She looked around till she Spotted her Sister on night patrol. "Stormrun-" She called out to her, her voice nearly louder then a whisper. Stormrun turned to face the Greyishbrown tabby and rushed to her. "What are you doing? You should rest. Please go back inside the Nurcery." She meowed. The she-cat winced in pain, her stomach twitched. "Get brightface. please." She cryed out. Stormruns eyes widened, she quickly Guided Her sister back to the nurcery and then ran to the Medicine cats den.

A few Heartbeats later Brightface was by silentseas side while Mosspaw was gathering supplies they needed. Due to the commotion the other clancats got woken up and stepped onto the clearing. Sparrowleap and Lightwhisker stepped out of the Warrior den at the same time, as mosspaw ran into the nurcery once more. Sparrowleap and Lightwhisker gave each other a scared glance before rushing to the nurcery. Sparrowleap pushed himself through the wines of the nurcery entrance. "Whats going on! Is Silentsea ok?!" He asked worriedly. Brightface was helping Silentsea give birth and didnt answer the tom, She only gave mosspaw a glance to send all other cats out of the nurcery, which she did.

Sparrowleap traced back in forth infront of the nurcery. Lightwhisker sat near him, her tail wagging nervously. The whole clan seemed to be on edge. After what felt like moons soft and high Meowes echoed through the night. Sparrowleap stopped in his tracks, his ears perked up. As he rushed to the nurcery, Lightbrown fur rushed passed him startling him. He saw Lightwhiskers bushy tail dissapear into the nurcery, shortly after Brightface and mosspaw left. Sparrowleap slowly pushed himself through the wines. As his eyes adjusted to the dim light he Saw his mate Silentsea, next to her loafed Lightwhisker. The brown tabby looked up at the tom, slowly moving her tail to the side to reveal 2 smal kits. One with a greyish fur with stripes like her own and one dark Orangebrown with Spots. Sparrowleap moved over to them and layed down infront of them, looking lovingly at their kits, softly licking over their smal heads.

Willowtail stuck her head through the Wines, Lightwhisker got up and left the nurcery to make more room. After the Ragdoll left, Willowtail and Daisystar stepped into the Warm, with A soft milksmell filled cave. "Congratulation Silentsea" The Leader purred as the sat down at the entrance while willowtail loafed down next to her daughter, grooming her fur. Silentseas eyes sparkled as she looked up at her leader with pride. "Your kits are beautiful" She purred. Silentsea purred. "They sure are. im so proud." Sparrowleap kept on grooming the kits fur.
"What will you name them?" The Beige Mainecoone asked and looked at the brown tabby.
She looked at the cats in the nurcery. Then she Pointed at the Grey tabby with her nose. "This kit will be named Pabblekit, his pelt reminds me of the pebbles in the river flowing through our territory." Daisystar nodded in aproval. Then Silentsea turned her attention to the Second kit of her litter. "This once shall be named Amberkit because of..." Willowtail cut her off. "Shouldnt the father have a saying in the Names too?" she purrred ammused. Silentsea stiffened and looked at Sparrowleap. "Im ok with the names. they Fit perfectly." He purred and rubbed his head against his Mates. "Well then we welcome Pebblekit and Amberkit to the clan." Daisystar spoke before getting up. "Come willowtail, We should let our new Queen rest" She turned and left the Den, followed by Willowtail. Sparrowleap stayed with Silentsea for the night.