The Other Clans: An Icy Path

Chapter 3

The next day, Brightfur and Blackpelt were eating by the fresh-kill pile.

"Why is Frostleap pacing herself back and fourth?" Blackpelt asked.

"I don't know. At least she's getting exercise."

"True, but she looks worried."

"I'm going to go talk to her." Brightfur got to her paws and padded to where Frostleap was.

"Frostleap, can I talk to you."

"Walk with me then. I'm not stopping."

Brightfur started walking with Frostleap.

"So why are you pacing yourself back and fourth?"

"Because I just found out something."

"Well, what did you find out?"

"Brightfur, I'm expecting kits. Darkstorm's kits."

Brightfur stopped walking. "What?"

"You heard me, Brightfur. I just saw Dawnfur. She said that's why I've been having bellyaches."

"Oh StarClan!"

"I'm as shocked as you! What should I do Brightfur?"

"You need to tell Shinystar."

"I don't want to be in the nursery alone. Can you tell her for me, while I try to calm myself down?

"I will. You're going to be alright, Frostleap."

"I hope so."

Brightfur padded to the entrance of Shinystar's den.

"Shinystar, may I speak to you?"

"Of course. Come in."

Brightfur entered the den. "Shinystar, Frostleap wanted me to tell you that she's expecting kits."

"Darkstorm's?"

"Yes."

"I feared this might happen. The whole Clan had noticed how depressed she was. Imagine how depressed she will be now! Depression is not good for the kits."

"I know. The thing is, she doesn't want to be alone in the nursery."

"I'll see if I can get Silvertail to sleep in the nursery until Frostleap is comfortable sleeping by herself. She will be moving to the nursery  tonight."

"Thank you. I'll go tell her."

"Very well."

Brightfur respectfully dipped her head and padded out.

That night, Frostleap slept in the nursery.

Brightfur felt really bad for her now.

She shifted closer to Blackpelt and fell asleep.