Warriors: Echo of Darkness

Chapter 26

Several weeks had passed, I still had mixed feelings about ThunderClan. "They must have been so worried and distraught. What would my life have been like if I grew up in ThunderClan? Would Eve have still been alive? Would me and Tigerlily became mates?"

I stopped myself, knowing that it was my destiny to create LunarClan. Everything that happened, no matter how cruel, happened for a reason. 

I walked into Feather's den, the she-cat let out a cough. I flinched, was she going to die of sickness like Tigerlily. Her head immediately perked up, "Sorry I didn't see you there. I just have a little cold from the water. It should be gone in a few days."

I padded over to her and laid down. I felt her twitch in surprise, "Nightmare are you alright?"

I nodded and licked her ear, "I'm doing great. It looks like I'm half Clan cat, are you going to be afraid of me now?" I teased. 

I purred rumbled in her throat, "Possibly, watch your back or I'll sneak mouse bile into your herbs."

Over the past weeks, Feather had warmed up to the Clan. Ranger's kits were very adventurous, always finding new places and things to explore in camp. Eve was a clumsy little thing, just like my sister was when she was little. Storm was bold and snarky, just like his father and mother. 

I felt Feather start to warm up. She smiled as Storm and Eve ran past her den, "You know, Storm has taken an interest in plants."

"Do you plan on retiring so early?" I asked. 

"Hmph of course not. You're always getting into trouble and I-I... have to be around to watch over you." she muttered flustered. 

I let out a warm purr, "Don't worry, as leader I have to watch over everyone, including myself."

She rolled her eyes, "You won't always be able to watch over everyone. Besides, your Clan isn't just a bunch of kits anyways."

"Actually, I'm younger than most of the Clan," I admitted. 

She blinked at me, "That's so odd! You're the biggest cat here!" 

"I hate my size, I'm so clumsy." I muttered resting my head on her neck. 

Feather brushed her tail against my side, "I'm going outside, some fresh air should help my cold. Coming?"

"Yeah," I replied getting up and stretching my long limbs. We padded outside the roots of the tree and sat down. I looked where she was looking. 

Snake made a half circle around Nova, brushing his tail along her shoulders. She flickered her tail in irritation, obviously disliking his affection. Feather sighed and shook her head, "Why does he persist with her?"

I beckoned towards Enek, who was  walking over while glaring at Snake. The black and white tom swatted at his cousin with a unsheathed paw, missing on purpose. 

"Hes trying to make Enek jealous," Feather purred in understanding. 

I nodded, "Enek and Nova are very close. Cats tend to stick with the cats they came with. They aren't hostile towards each other, but it wouldn't hurt to explore and spend time with others." 

"I get it, you want us to see each other as a whole Clan and not just a bunch of groups bound by rules." Feather responded swishing her silver and white ringed tail. 

"I'm glad you understand," I purred, "Yes that's exactly what I want."

I smiled slightly when I saw Riki running after Skars, they were my little group mixing ambassadors. They had been inseparable, they were the only kit-kits in the Clan for a long time. Ranger's kits will keep them company, but I felt like they always shared a special bond.