Warriors: The Rise of Moonfur

Chapter 15

Moonfur woke up, Scourge still curled up around her. She gave his sleeping figure a lazy smile and sat up. She started to groom her black and white fur, licking back any uneven fur. When she was done, Scratchclaw came into the dump. Scourge was still curled around Moonfur, his soft snores barely audible against the twoleg monster's loud roar. Moonfur nodded at Scratchclaw. "What is it?" She said quietly, licking her paw. Scratchclaw sat. "Leopardpool wishes to see you." Moonfur stood up slowly. "Alright." She gave her mate's head a soft lick and then stared at Scratchclaw. Moonfur could swear that she saw a hint of jealousy in the black cat's amber eyes. She paid no attention to it. "Are you leaving or what?" She replied, flicking her tail. "Leopardpool wishes me to escort you. I'm only doing what I'm told." Scratchclaw leaped out of the den. Moonfur walked in front as Scratchclaw followed. Soon they arrived at the medicine cat den. This was the only cat that believed in Starclan around here. Of course other than Moonfur herself. They padded inside. They saw Leopardpool sorting out some poppy seeds that they got from a twoleg den. Only the two clans Bloodclan and Cloudclan know that they have a medicine cat. Also Deathclan from the other side of Twolegplace. Leopardpool padded toward them.

      "Greetings." Moonfur nodded. "Hello, Leopardpool. Why do you want me here? Am I sick?" Leopardpool shook her spotted head. Her white underbelly sparkled in the faint light. "No, I'm just concerned. You have been throwing up a lot and I would like to check you out. Is that alright?" Moonfur nodded again. "Good. Now lay down on these leaves. You'll be more comfortable. The Cloudclan leader listened and plopped herself down on the soft bedding. She was growing a little large. Although it might just be all the extra prey that Scourge was giving her, right? It had been a moon and a half since they became mates. "Ah that's good, roll on your back for me please." Moonfur obeyed the young medicine cat. Leopardpool placed her paws on her stomach and softly felt around her curves. Moonfur bit her lip. 
She wanted kits but now wasn't the time. Although even if she was, she would love them the same.

      Scratchclaw waited next to Moonfur as she was checked, her tail flicking with anxiety.
. "Hmmm. Aha! Congratulations, Moonfur! You are going to have three kits! I think... But one might be dead. I'm sorry."
Moonfur nodded. Not the best of news, but at least that meant more warriors, right?