Nightstar's Prophecy

Prologue

Night was beginning to fall, shrouding the cave in darkness and long shadows. Cats had already begun to go to sleep, the rest on night watch. A golden tabby she-cat headed out of the cave, moonlight beginning to turn her pelt a bright yellow as she walked onto the sand and into the night. She needed herbs, and tonight was perfect to do so. Behind her, a large white tom with many scars over his body watched with mild interest. After a few moment's thoughts, he padded after her. The golden she-cat knew who it was, and so she kept walking until she made it back to grass, climbing up a small hill and up onto the cliff above their camp.

She stopped near the edge, sitting down and plucking a flower from the ground as she waited for the tom. He padded up beside her and turned his head slightly to look at her.

"Good evening, Froststar." The she-cat said calmly.

"Good evening, Goldensong" He returned in kind, looking at her for a few moments before back towards the sandy beach.

"What is it you need?" Goldensong asked, keeping her gaze on the flower.

"Has StarClan spoken with you?" Froststar asked. "They've been incredibly quiet with me."

"I'm afraid they have chosen not to share tongues with me at this time, Froststar." Goldensong sighed. "I am sure, with time, they will speak with us once again." Froststar sighed.

"We need guidance. With greenleaf coming soon, I want to know my Clan will stand strong and flourish." However, Goldensong did not answer. She was staring down at the flower, which was slowly beginning to lose it's petals. Froststar looked to see why she didn't answer, and then remained quiet as Goldensong stayed stiff for quite some time. Eventually, she relaxed.

"When the last leaf falls, the night shall rise." She croaked after a few moments.

"The last leaf falls?" Froststar questioned aloud.

"I do not know yet what it means, but StarClan has spoken to me. These are the words they choose to share with me." Goldensong sighed gently. Froststar nodded and looked back out in the night. He could only wonder what greenleaf had in store for them.