Lilacstar's Belief

==Prologue==
A silver tortie she-cat raised her head, her yellow gaze narrowed to slits as warriors rushed into the Nursery. "Get back to work! Can't you see I haven't all day?! The Gathering's tomorrow, what will WinterClan say if my Clan comes barging in saying they're starving because they're too lazy to-" The leader was cut off by a hiss from a warrior.
"Cool your jets, Rosestar!  Your deputy's the father, its not like we can't hunt later, we've got all night. A few peices of prey isn't going to change a cat over night!" The tom growled, curling his lip. Rosestar lashed her tail as she watched cats flood into the nursery. She couldn't help but to purr when she noticed Sharkfang, the deputy, bristle.
"Great StarClan! Can't you leave my mate in peace?! She's trying to kit!" He spat to his Clanmates.  The dark brown tom's amber gaze blazed with irritation, and the cats left. He curled his lip at two young queens, one nursing kits, and the other expecting. "You two too!" He growled. The she-cats jumped in alarm, and dashed outside.  The other queen's kits bounded after her, curious.  He gazed at the only two cats remaining, a white and brown tabby she-cat, and a furless tom with blue eyes. As usual, Sharkfang flinched when he saw the tom, and the tom just snorted. "M-Mysteryleaf, is she....H-How much longer?" Asked Sharkfang, not daring to look at the tom.  Mysteryleaf rolled his blue eyes.
"Soon. And hey, all because I'm 'ugly' doesn't mean you can't touch me. I'm a normal cat, just a former warrior, now a medicine cat, from two deceased kittypets who moved here to SpringClan.  As an apprentice, I actually had two she-cats drooling over me, 'cause I was strong and had a great personality!" Growled Mysteryleaf.  It was a mystery and miracle how he survived the winter.  He often stayed in the Medicine cat den cuddling with his young apprentice, Bluepaw, who was loyal. (No, she wasn't in love with him) She was a talented medicine cat apprentice, learning from the great Mysteryleaf himself, and didn't treat him like a disease. The queen suddenly screeched in pain.
"S-Scarletnose, my dear!" Wailed Sharkfang.  Mysteryleaf put a hairless tail in front of the tom to stop him. His blue eyes were very distant. He sat there for a moment, as if he was being talked to someone only he could hear. He then looked into Sharkfang's amber eyes, his blue eyes dark and serious.
"Leave now...That's an order. She's coming....S-S-She's coming, she's coming to SpringClan! I don't want you here to spoil her welcoming with your constant 'are you okays?'! Wait outside, now!" Growled the medicine cat, his ears going back. Sharkfang was totally shocked, so was Scarletnose. The tom backed away, shivering in fear, and then bounded outside.
"M-Mysteryleaf, who's coming? A-Am I going to die, I-I hurt, I hurt bad!" Whimpered Scarletnose. She let out another wail as she began to kit. She was bleeding greatly, Mysterleaf didn't even know if she would survive, but he didn't seem to care about the Queen.
"She's coming. The she-kit who will lead out Clan out of its dark era."
==Chapter 1==
"Lilackit, your squiiishing meeeee!" Wailed Blossomkit, glaring up at the small brown and cream tabby who sat up ontop of him.  She didn't even seem to hear him.  Blossomkit cried out once more, flailing about. Scarletnose flashed a glare at her daughter.
"Lilackit! Enough, your bigger than him!" She snapped. Lilackit lowered her head, and padded over to her mother, tail dragging on the ground.
"B-But mommy...!" She began, looking up at the pretty queen with innocent lilac-purple eyes.  Scarletnose flinched in the gaze of her daughter, and looked away.
"Don't harm others, you know that's wrong." She murmured, gazing out of the nursery.  Lilackit opened her mouth and then closed it.
"But he was being mean to-"
"Enough, Lilackit!" Snarled Scarletnose, padding away from her daughter. Lilackit frowned, gazing down at her small brown paws.  All the other kits expect for Preciouskit teased her.  They'd shove her, tease her, and claw out some of her fur.  And if Lilackit tried to flee, they'd slam their paws down on her tail, making her wail. She finally got back at one of them, Blossomkit, but her mother stopped her.  Scarletnose didn't seem to like her either, but she didn't know why. Was it her eyes?
"Hey hey!" Murmured another kit, his voice smooth. Lilackit flattened her ears as she remembered the voice. She glared at the dark brown tabby tom kit who came padding over to her. Everyone, even some of the apprentices, drooled over the tomkit.  He was very vain, and only cared about himself....And Lilackit.  But Lilackit was quite irritated with the tom who treated her like his princess.  Lilackit gave a smirk that he couldn't see as she noticed other kits - Including Squirrelkit - followed him. Most where she-kits, since they were obbsessing over Preciouskit. He sat down next to her, his purr soft.  His pelt prickled into her's, irritating the proud kit a bit. Lilackit had a plan. She purred, putting her head under his chin.
"Hey, Preciouskit." She murmured, purring softly. Ugh, just this once, just to irritate the others, and to make them jealous, 'course! Lilackit thought as Preciouskit gave a jolt of surprise.  He then purred harder, licking Lilackit's head. Disgust stirred in her stomach, but she let him, just to make the others jealous. It wasn't Lilackit's fault she was a proud and cocky cat, it was just her nature.
"My my, Lilackit...Your beautiful today," Preciouskit mewed, grooming the she-kits head. Lilackit felt like she was about to be sick, but the looks on the other kits' faces were priceless. Lilackit raised her head to lick his ear, but before she could reach for his ears, he brushed his muzzle against her's, looking into her purple eyes.
"Uhm, c-" Lilackit began, being cut off by the tom kit.
"When we have kits, they'll be handsome, just like me! The she-kits will be gorgeous like you, too," He whispered, circling around Lilackit, his pelt brushing her's. Lilackit quietly gagged, too quiet for him to hear. Squirrelkit bristled in furstration, unsheathing her tiny claws.
Gross gross gross gross grosssss! Lilackit thought. Preciouskit sat down next to her, casting a glare to the other kits, as if telling them to leave. He wrapped his paws around Lilackit, purring as he licked her nose.
"Get o-" Lilackit began, her pelt bristling.
"Disgusting, Lilackit, just disgusting! Kit love, my StarClan!" Snarled Scarletnose as she barged in. She grabbed her daughter by the scruff, leaving Preciouskit looking cross.
"Give her back!" Preciouskit growled, fluffing his dark brown pelt.
"When hedgehogs fly! My daughter was alllll over you, wait until Sharkfang and Rosestar hear about this, you'll be skinned Lilackit!!" Spat Scarletnose, stomping out from the nursery with Lilackit dangling from her jaws.
"Mommy, I hate him! He's a complete-" Lilackit began once again. She flinched as Scarletnose tightened her grip on her scruff.
"You two will be seperated for good!" Hissed Scarletnose. Her tail lashed as she set down her daughter in the Leader's Den.
"Thank StarClan then!" Muttered Lilackit, grooming her pelt. She scruff still stung from Scarletnose's sharp fangs. Gorsefeather then entered, carrying her son, Preciouskit. She dropped him, grunting.  Preciouskit raced to Lilackit, touching his nose to her fur.
"They didn't harm you, did th-" He began.
"Paws off, my dear." Murmured Gorsefeather, grabbing her son carefully by the scruff. She glared down at Lilackit, making her flinch.
What'd I do?!?! I was just being my proud, cocky self! It isn't my fault I'm pretty and Preciouskit likes me! She thought crossly, lashing her feathery tail. Rosestar walked in, her tail high.
"What in the name of StarClan now, Scarletnose? I was trying to get a nice meal!" Growled the silver tortie, sitting down.  Lilackit gazed up at her, amazed. Rosestar narrowed her eyes at the kit. "You again, eh Lilackit? For StarClan's sake, Scarletnose, why do you always pick on your daughter? What'd she do to you?" Sighed Rosestar, curling her tail around her paws. Sharkfang padded in with Sunnypaw close on his heels.
"You called?" He meowed, purring as Sunnypaw nosed his shoulder. Scarletnose brislted. Rosestar rolled her eyes, glaring at her deputy.
"Your making things worse with her in here, Sharkfang! Sunnypaw, get your stuck-up tail out of here!" Spat Rosestar. Sunnypaw flinched, and Sharkfang nosed the apprentice carefully.
"We'll catch up," he murmured, eyes soft. Scarletnose hissed, and Sunnypaw quickly fled.
"Catch up on what?! Breeding?!?!" She snarled, rising to her paws and bristling. Sharkfang's fur was flat as he approched his mate.
"No, my dear. Training, of course, I only breed with you. We have a pretty young daughter together, Scarletnose, I'm loyal to you only." He mewed calmly, twitching his whiskers.
"'Training' he says!" Growled Scarletnose, lashing her tail from side to side. Rosestar stepped in front of her, looking very irritated.
"For Starclan's sake, can we move on to the current situation?!?!" She spat. Scarletnose put her ears back, and sat down. Rosestar gazed down at Lilackit, then Preciouskit, then Scarletnose, and finally Gorsefeather. "So, what happened?" She then demanded, fur flat.
"Kit love. Lilackit was cuddling with Preciouskit, and this wasn't friendly, this was love! They need to focus on growing up,not each other!" Growled Scarletnose. Preciouskit sniffed.
"I love Lilackit, and that's pretty adultlike!" He grumbled. Lilackit shivered in disgust. Rosestar sighed, flicking her tail.
"Preciouskit, Gorsefeather, and Scarletnose, you three leave. No buts about it, just go. I'll call you guys when needed." Meowed Rosestar, gazing down at Lilackit. Lilackit flinched, gazing back into the tortie's yellow eyes, showing no fear. Sharkfang shuffled his paws in the corner.
"So my daughter....Erm...." He mewed, tipping his head to the side, looking a bit disgusted.
"I don't like him, not one bit Rosestar! I-I just wanted to make the others jealous 'cause they treat me wrong!" Growled Lilackit, looking down. Rosestar got closer, nuding the kit to her paws.
"Then use your words...Well, that's what most say. Just clober them a good one, that's what I do!" Muttered Rosestar. Lilackit brightened, and then saddened once again.
"I did that, but mommy yelled at me." She sighed. Rosestar purred softly.
"Well, I gave you the right. Disscussion over. Just don't cuddle with Preciouskit, or don't let him. That's just....Bleh." Meowed Rosestar. She flicked her tail, dismissing Sharkfang and his daughter. Lilackit rarely saw his father. He was apparently doing deputy duties, but Scarletnose told her that Sharkfang and Sunnypaw were just out and about together, mooning over each other. Lilackit believed her mother more. Sharkfang smiled at Lilackit, licking her cheek. Lilackit pulled away, rubbing her cheek.
"My dear daughter, who I've been dying to see you...You've-" He began, eyes soft. Lilackit quickly interupted.
"Don't you have 'stuff' to do with Sunnypaw? Isn't she more important than me and mommy?!" Hissed Lilackit, stomping away. Sharkfang flinched. As Lilackit looked over her shoulder, she could see him frowning, and shaking his head in saddness. She felt a bit bad, but walked into the nursery. Lucky for her, Preciouskit wasn't there. But the other kits were.
"Leave my Preciouskit alone!" Hissed Stripekit, lashing her orange tail. Lilackit hissed back, fluffing her pelt, scaring the she-kit.
"Leave me alone! It's not my fault I'm gorgeous!" Snarled Lilackit, making Stripekit and the other kits shrink back in fear. She padded away, and quickly started skipping with joy. That'll show those fuzz-balls! She thought with a purr. Lilackit padded over to her nest and fell asleep.
"Sunnypaw, you fuzz-ball!" Laughed a voice. Lilackit grumbled, raising her head. It was Sharkfang and Sunnypaw. Couldn't they see it was late?!?! The moon was high in the air, she could make out the two. Sunnypaw was purring, rubbing against her father.
"It's not my fault, my handsome deputy...You just can't keep your balance, so you 'fell' into that bush of burrs!" She murmured, her muzzle inches from his face.  Sharkfang purred, eyes gleaming with something.
"Out of camp?" He asked, brushing his muzzle against her's. Sunnypaw gave a happy mrrow.
"StarClan yes," She purred, stretching her legs. Lilackit watched the two leave, ears pricked. She jumped to her paws and raced quietly after the two. Sunnypaw was in a clearing, twinning her tail with Sharkfang's. He nuzzled her head, licking her ears. She gave a soft purr, rubbing against him. She put her tail under his chin, smiling. Sharkfang sniffed her, giving a puzzled and gleeful look, but more puzzled.
"Do I smell rogue on you?" He demanded. Sunnypaw jumped, and sighed.
"I was jumped, my love...See?" She murmured, rolling onto her back. Sharkfang gazed down at a scratch on his apprentice's belly. Lilackit watched the two from a bush, curious. Were they being attacked by rogues? Sharkfang sniffed it and nodded. Something glinted in his eyes, something more than love. Lilackit tilted her head. He groomed Sunnypaw's wound, frowning but purring.  He began to groom her neck, and she rose to her paws, purring softly. Sharkfang leaped at the apprentice, pinning her down on her back once again.  He gazed into her eyes, tail lashing a bit.
"You need to get that checked out," he growled, gaze serious. Sunnypaw frowned, not wanting that reaction. She pressed herself close against him. He purred, licking her forehead.
"i'm fine," Sunnypaw murmured, smiling.  She yawned, settling down in the clearing, her purr soft. Lilackit clawed the ground. She hated that apprentice, she was just as vain as Preciouskit. The two were perfect for each other. Sharkfang followed her, eyes still narrowed. He suddenly gripped her scruff, making both Sunnypaw and Lilackit flinch. "Finally," Purred Sunnypaw, curling her tail around her paws. "We can have a family..." She hissed in pain as Sharkfang bit her neck harder. He suddenly drug the she-cat to her paws, a growl rumbling his throat.
"I was considering a few minutes ago, since this is Spring.  But I've scented rogue on you a lot lately, and you leave me during training time. I followed you once." He hissed quietly, making the apprentice flinch.
"Y-You did???" Sunnypaw asked, ears back. She was nervous, obviously. Lilackit's pelt fluffed. This was getting interesting!
"You two left out of my sight, and were quite close. What were you two doing?!" He snapped, keeping his grip on his apprentice's scruff.  The two were standing up, and Sunnypaw had to twist her neck to Sharkfang so he could keep his grip and not rip off her flesh.  She tried to pull away and flee, but hissed in pain.
"Nothing!" Sunnypaw spat.  Sharkfang tightened his grip more, and yanked on her scruff.
"What were you two doing?!" He snarled once more. Sunnypaw flinched as his coldness.
"T-Talking!" She wailed as blood trickled down from her scruff.
"About what?!" Hissed Sharkfang, eyes narrowed. Lilackit was now a bit afraid of her father as she watched him question the young she-cat.
"Just talking!!"
Sharkfang suddenly flung Sunnypaw into a tree, watching her fall with a thump.  After awhile, she rose to her paws, shaking.
"I was telling him about our Clan, alright?! About the omen about Lilackit! You know how much he wants power, and he's a threat to the clan! He thinks he may be the darkness that she removes from the clans!" Whispered Sunnypaw, gritting her teeth.  Lilackit pricked her ears. There was actually an omen about her?!  Sharkfang snarled in anger, lashing out at her ear. She squealed in pain, falling once more.  He lowered his muzzle. It was inches from her ears as he hissed into it. "Get back to camp!" He snarled, watching her rise to her paws.
"Y-Yes....My love," Sunnypaw murmured, tail low. Sharkfang's eyes softened as she touched her nose to his shoulder. His eyes glittered with saddness and he sighed softly.
"Get yourself checked out," He meowed, giving her ear a quick lick in return. "Then we'll talk about kits later...Spring's long, you know?" He mewed, smiling back at Sunnypaw who began to purr. He watched her go, and sighed.  Sharkfang gazed up at StarClan, looking confused and lost. Lilackit's pelt bristled with anger. How could he cheat on his mother, even if she hated her?! Sunnypaw was worse! Lilackit couldn't stop the anger pulsing through her, and she suddenly raced at her father, hissing in anger. Her tiny claws pierced his leg, making him flinch in surprise. He growled, removing her from his leg.
"How could you, you traitor?!" Spat Lilackit, tiny tail lashing.
"What are you doing from camp, is my question?"
"I followed you, you jerk!"
"Why?"
"Because I don't trust you! I hate you, I'll never trust you again!!" Lilackit finally spat.  She was crying hard now, her pelt bristling. Sharkfang flinched at her comment, pain glowing in his eyes. Lilackit pelted away, racing to camp. She had to tell her mother, so she didn't have to have another litter with that tom! Paws thundered behind Lilackit, making her run faster. A large paw suddenly came down on her tail, making her stop on her tracks. Lilackit squealed in pain.
"Don't you dare tell your mother!"
"Why shouldn't I?!"
"Because I love her!"
"Really?!?! Then what about Sunnpaw?!!"
".............She's just my apprentice."
"Just your apprentice?! Sure!"
"Yes, she's just my apprentice."
"No, she's going to be my Step-Mother in a few moons!" Hissed Lilackit at last. Sharkfang snarled.
"Fine, you win, alright?! I won't spend anymore time with her, only to train! Bring Scarletnose to watch us for all I care!" He growled, letting his daughter up. "You'll be my only daughter." He sighed. Lilackit sniffed.
"Better be sure of that. B-But I'm fine with having real siblings, not half-siblings!" She muttered. Sharkfang chuckled, licking his daughter's ear. "Ewww, you licked Sunnypaw with that tounge!" Lilackit complained. He smiled once more.
"Maybe you'll have real siblings, it's up to your mother. Come on, back to camp before Rosestar find's out." Murmured Sharkfang, grabbing his daughter by the scruff. He carried her to camp, and quietly put her in the nursery. Lilackit lay in her nest, gazing up at the ceiling.
Can I really trust him? What is Stones planning, he doesn't even know me...?  How could my father possibly like Sunnypaw, she's vain and barely over six moons, yuck!!!
Lilackit woke in the morning to see Sunnypaw trotting over to Sharkfang. She dug her claws into the ground, snarling softly. "Hey, my love...So, about kits...Shall we, this morning? You just sent the Dawn Patrol out, and they're heading to the WinterClan border, so we can go to the SpringClan border and have some fun..." Sunnypaw murmured softly.
"No." Sharkfang growled casually. Sunnypaw's eyes gleamed with saddness. She then sighed, rubbing against his chin.
"Well, let me know when you change your mind," She murmured, trotting to her sunning spot. Lilackit padded out of the nursery, and giving her father a slight smile. Sharkfang licked his daugher's head, and padded to the freshkill pile to give Scarletnose some food. He called her name to share, and Lilackit couldn't help but to smile when she saw her mother pad over to her father to share. The two looked great together, pelts brushing, and smiles gleaming. Sharkfang leaned over and whispered something into Scarletnose's ear after they finished eating. She jumped in surprise.
"StarClan no, not right now, Sharky! I'm currently nursing your first litter, I can't try for a second!" She mewed sharply. Sharkfang chuckled, shaking his head.
"I was kidding. Tell me if you want another litter, 'cause I'm loving our daughter right now." He meowed, flicking Scarletnose's flank affectionatley with his tail. She purred, and padded away. Squirrelkit padded over to Lilackit, her eyes narrowed.
"When we're apprentices, stay away from my Preciouskit!" She suddenly snapped. Lilackit flinched.
"He's allll yours!" She grumbled, turning away.
"Face me, purple-eyes! Your deformed and not supposed to be here!" Squirrelkit hissed. She narrowed her eyes and smirked. "And your papa hates both you and your mommy! You and your mommy are mis-fits!" She sassed. Lilackit brislted. Now Squirrelkit had gone too far. She turned on the young she-kit, unsheathing her claws. Lilackit pinned down Squirrelkit, snarling she she dug her tiny, sharp claws into her soft pelt. Squirrelkit yelped in pain, batting at Lilackit.
"Call me and my mommy that again, dirt-ball!! I dare you! No, I double-dog dare you!!!" Spat Lilackit into the other kit's face.
"Lilackit!" Hissed Scarletnose, racing to her daughter, fur fluffed. Lilackit paid no attention to Scarletnose who was getting closer and closer.
"I'm in charge of you, I'm dominant! I'm the alpha dog, don't you challenge or be a traitor against me!" Hissed Lilackit, inches from Squirrelkit's face. Squirrelkit looked shock, like she was going to die. Scarletnose grabbed her daughter, snarling.
"What in the name of StarClan do you think you're doing?!" She spat. Lilackit wriggled in her mother's grasp, and got free. She turned around, fur fluffed.
"What're you doing?! You just sat there, day after day, watching me get bullied! But now when I stand up, you don't praise me, you scold me! Make up your mind, for the love of StarClan!!" Shrieked Lilackit, pelting away. She raced out of camp, and into a tree. She could hear Rosestar from the tree, even though she was quite far from camp.
"What in the name of StarClan is going on?!" She heard Rosestar bellow. Lilackit's fur was still fluffed. She was totally irritated, it seemed nothing could change her mood. Rosestar must've been pretty loud, because Lilackit couldn't hear anyother cat. She ignored what ever Rosestar was saying until she heard her say "Send a Search Patrol!". Lilackit flattened her ears, grumbling. She then jumped in alarm when she heard a twig crack.
"L-Lilackit?" A kit called. Lilackit grumbled as she noticied it was Preciouskit. To her surprise, he sounded different, not so "smooth". He sounded worried, and guilty.
"H-Here." She muttered hesitantley. She saw the large brown tabby tom struggle through some thorns, and look up at her in the tree.
"Didn't know you could climb."
"Why, did you doubt me?"
Preciouskit then smiled, and he shook his head. "Of course not," he mewed, climbing up after her.  Lilackit's pelt pricked with uneasiness. Would he get all kit-lovey with her again? To her surprise, Preciouskit kept his distance, but he was still closer. "Sorry I acted weird around you..." He whispered, gazing down at his paws. Lilackit nodded.
"It's ok...Your the only one who's friendly with me," Lilackit sighed. Preciouskit smiled, shaking his pelt.
"A bit too friendly...Sorry, I just think you're pretty." He meowed, shuffling his paws. Lilackit smiled and purred.
"T-Thanks," She meowed. Preciouskit got a bit closer, making Lilackit uncomfortable. She shifted her paws, and he frowned.The two pricked their ears as they heard more twigs crack. They saw the patrol, sniffing the air. The cats gazed up at them. Sharkfang, Gorsefeather, and Scarletnose were also in the patrol. Scarletnose glared at her daughter.
"Get down. Now." She growled. Preciouskit sniffed, stepping in front of his "girl-friend".
"Make her!" He spat. Gorsefeather sighed.
"Please, my son," She murmured, smiling up at him. Preciouskit grumbled, leaping down from the tree. Gorsefeather grabbed him and returned to camp.
"I said get down!" Hissed Scarletnose. Lilackit lashed her tail.
"Do you want to know what Squirrelkit said about me? About you?!" Lilackit growled.
"No, get down, right now!!" Spat Scarletnose, tail lashing. She unsheathed her claws, making Lilackit flinch. Sharkfang gave a soft growl.
"Enough, Scarletnose. She'll come when she's ready," He meowed, eyes narrowed. Scarletnose didn't budge at first, but then when Sharkfang brushed against her, she followed.
Lilackit remained in the tree, even at night. She pricked her ears as she noticed a large, black tom with huge ears silently pad to camp.  He had no clan scent, and was covered in scars. Lilackit brislted, knowing he was a rogue, but that didn't stop her.  Her lilac eyes gleamed in the moonlight as she lowered herself. She fluffed out her pelt, and unsheathed her claws.
"Who are you, and what are you doing in SpringClan territory?" Growled Lilackit. The tom flinched in surprise, and stiffened when he saw her eyes. He smirked, revealing his long, glistening sharp teeth.
"I am Stones, young Lilackit. Where's Sunnypaw?" He demanded, eyes blazing with anger. Lilackit snorted.
"Apprentice's Den. Go 'head and take her, I hate her. She's flirty with my dad!" She spat. Stones flinched in surprise, and gave an rumblings rough purr. 
"Good. Now go get her for me, will you?" He asked, eyes narrowed. Lilackit hesitated, but leaped from the tree and padded back into camp. She padded into the Apprentices' Den, poking Sunnypaw.
"Stones wants you," She muttered. Without saying anything, Sunnypaw quickly left camp. Lilackit followed, flicking her tail. Stones didn't look so pleased to see Lilackit but ignored her. He gave a soft purr to Sunnypaw as she brushed against him.  The two left, and Lilackit didn't see her for quite a long time.
That morning, Lilackit returned to camp. Her father smoothered her, following her everywhere.  Preciouskit guided Lilackit back into the nursery. The other kits were playing around camp.  Lilackit smiled at him, gazing into his blue eyes. "Do you feel better?" He asked, nosing her shoulder friendily.
"Yeah, a bit better," Lilackit murmured, stretching her hind legs. Preciouskit shuffled his paws, and sat down next to her, purring.
"All the other she-kits like me, and I don't like them...I only like you.......S-Sorry if that's weird!" He mewed, shaking his head. Lilackit shifted.
"I-It's fine," She commented quietly.
"I don't like my name either, my mom's obsessed with me! My name's so whimpy, I've always wanted to be known as Bravekit..." He muttered. "Also Lilackit...Since I'm a very popular kit, even with the Apprentices...I-If anyone bothers you, just let me know, got it?" He mewed. Lilackit purred and gave a big smile.
"Ok." She mewed, giving him a friendly flick in the side with her tail. "Wanna go into the Medicine Cat's den and eat Poppy Seeds? It's pretty fun irritating Mysteryleaf!" Asked Lilackit. Preciouskit purred and nodded.
"Sure, my friend!"
==Chapter 2==
"May all cats old enough to catch their own prey, join me below the Sky Tree for a Clan Meeting!" Called Rosestar. Lilackit was quite surprised, her mother was actually helping her groom her pelt. Lilackit shifted as Preciouskit passed, his pelt glossy. He smiled back at Lilackit, waving his tail. She shifted, getting impatient. Rosestar already called the Clan, she was going to be late for her own ceremony!!
"Stop struggling, my dear, your almost done, and looking gorgeous!" Sighed Scarletnose, licking her grooming her daughter's forehead.
"Mom, I'm done, let me go, please!" Complained Lilackit. Scarletnose sighed, and smiled.
"Okay, your done. I'm so proud..." She murmured, eyes watering.
"Mooom!!" Growled Lilackit, pelting out of the den. Scarletnose purred and followed her eagar daughter, tail high. She met with Sharkfang, nuzzling him. Rosestar purred, looking down at the multiple well-groomed kits.
"Today we gather to make six kits into apprentices! Preciouskit, Squirrelkit, Stripekit, Blossomkit, Whisperkit, and Lilackit have all reached the age of six moons! So, it is my honor to make you all apprentices!" Bellowed Rosestar. Lilackit shuffled her paws, nervous as the gazes of cats burned into her pelt. They were wondering why she was becoming an apprentice, they thought she was mean, and was a mental case. Lilackit lowered her head, ears back. Rosestar paused, looking down at Lilackit and frowned. "Do no frown, young kit. This is a day of glory, and day of excitement," murmured Rosestar. She rasied her head, continuing. "From this day forward, until you six become warriors, you shall be known as Preciouspaw, Squirrelpaw, Stripepaw, Blossompaw, Whisperpaw, and Lilacpaw! Preciouspaw shall be mentored by Cranefoot, Squirrelpaw shall be mentored by Chimesong, Stripepaw shall be mentored by Snowpelt, Blossompaw shall be mentored by Scarletnose, Whisperpaw shall be mentored by Hutiafur, and....." Rosestar yowled. She paused, making Lilacpaw flinch in fear. What about her?? Rosestar smiled, and began to purr. "Lilacpaw...You've acted quite...Odd, as if someone, or someones, have been cruel to her. Lilacpaw, I believe you show the qualities of a leader, so I shall mentor you!!" Shouted Rosestar, eyes shining. Lilacpaw gasped, eyes shining with happiness. Preciouspaw looked at her, purring softly.
"Squirrelpaw, Preciouspaw, Stripepaw, Blossompaw, Whisperpaw, Lilacpaw!!" Shouted the Clan. Lilacpaw purred softly as Rosestar approached.
"Let's train, my apprentice! Er, I supposed I should let you explore first..." Rosestar meowed.  Lilacpaw leaped to her paws, tail lashing. Rosestar shook her head. "We need to look for Sunnypaw, she's about ten moons now...A warrior soon, she's missing her training," Sighed Rosestar. Lilacpaw didn't care about the flirtatious apprentice, she just wanted to train!
"Can we take Preciouspaw?" She asked. Rosestar narrowed her eyes, giving a playful growl.
"Can you two keep your paws off each other?" She asked, purring. Lilacpaw rolled her eyes.
"We're just friends, Rosestar! Please please pleeeease!" Lilacpaw begged. Rosestar nodded, and raised her muzzle.
"Preciouspaw, Cranefoot! Let's go, you two are exploring with us!" She barked. The two came over to Rosestar and Lilacpaw. Preciouspaw let out a soft purr as he padded over to Lilacpaw. She smiled, and flicked her feathery tail. Rosestar snorted. "We've gotta go, you two," She commented. Lilacpaw nodded.
"Ok, where are we going?" Lilacpaw asked Rosestar. She smiled, as the four padded out of camp.  Lilacpaw felt Cranefoot's sharp glare burn into her soft pelt. She hated Cranefoot, who hated her father because he wanted to be deputy, which meant he also hated her. Lilacpaw gazed around in amazement. It was Greenleaf, in the territory was bursting with life. The stream next to camp was running swiftly, and was as clear as the night sky during a peaceful Gathering.  Bees swarmed around blooming flowers, sending a welcoming humming noise into the air. Preciouspaw seemed quite curious of the creatures, but Cranfoot flicked his tail at his son's shoulder.
"Paws off those bees, son. They can be quite painful when they sting." He rumbled, sniffing the air.  The sun blazed down onto the pelts of the four cats. Cranefoot paused, and let out a soft growl. "I scent one, Rosestar," He hissed quietly, getting low. Rosestar sniffed the air too, and then crouched low. The two apprentices copied their clanmates.
"What is it?" Asked Preciouspaw, tail lashing from side to side as he ruffled his sleek pelt.
"Kittypet.  No need to learn any fighting moves, but you two may wittness some action." Hissed Rosestar, who suddenly rose to her paws, fluffing her pelt out to make her look twice her size. Then, Lilacpaw saw her. She was a plump, very very plump, calico kittypet, with a rough-textured tail. Her eyes gleamed as she lapped up water from the stream bank oppisite to the patrol.  Rosestar smirked, and lowered her muzzle to Lilacpaw's ear. "Watch this, even leaders like to have fun. I need some entertainment in my old life," Purred Rosestar. Lilacpaw looked up at her, confused. The kittypet didn't notice them, and didn't even try to scent them.
Quite a lazy fool she is, no wonder kittypets are disliked so much! Thought Lilacpaw. She watched Rosestar, who suddenly raised her muzzle into the air and let out a loud, ear-piercing shriek. The kittypet wailed in terror, and fell face-first into the water. The patrol broke out in laughter as the kittypet struggled in the shallow water. I'm surprised she doesn't float!Lilacpaw thought with a cruel smirk.
"You again, lazy pile of molding dung?! I told you, stay off our territory!" Spat Rosestar, tail lashing from side to side. The plump calico struggled onto their stream-bank, panting. She suddenly straightened herself, nose in the air.
"I-I'd like to join your 'Clan'! I'm expecting some fine kits from a handsome tom! His color was studded with diamonds!" Meowed the she-cat. Preciouskit snorted.
"Oh yay, a bunch of kittypet kits!" He snarled. Rosestar flicked her tail.
"We have no interest in caring for your lazy kits. If you are to join, you shall take them straight to your kittypet home to be raised like the kittypets they are!" Growled Rosestar. The calico snorted.
"Like I even care, the tom was just handsome, all I cared about!" Muttered the calico, licking a paw and eyeing Cranefoot.
Must be Sunnypaw's twin! Lilacpaw thought bitterly, narrowing her lilac eyes. The kittypet flinched at the sight of her eyes.
"Man you look weird, you and your purple eyes! I'm Muffin, by the way!" Growled the calico, shaking her pelt. Lilacpaw lowered her head and snarled, fluffing out her pelt. Rosestar gave Lilacpaw a sharp glare, as if to tell her to knock it off.
"Come with us, Muffin. I'll take you to camp and announce your new name." Meowed Rosestar, flicking her tail. Muffin joined the patrol and was escorted back to camp. Rosestar bounded up to Sky Tree, and raised her head.
"May all cats old enough to catch their own prey gather with me below Sky Tree to hear my words!" She yowled. Cats bounded over to Sky Tree, and glared up at Muffin who sat next to Rosestar, struggling to keep her heavy self on the branch. "This kittypet here would like to join SpringClan as a queen. She's expecting Kittypet Kits who shall be sent back to her former kittypet home to be raised as kittypets! Muffin, do you promise to stay loyal to SpringClan, and protect the Warrior code, even if it costs you your life?" Demanded Rosestar. Muffin rolled her eyes and nodded.
"I do," She muttered.
"Then by the powers of StarClan, I now announce that you, Softpoppy, shall be a Queen of SpringClan!" Yowled Rosestar. Few cats chanted Softpoppy's name.
"Softpoppy. Softpoppy..." Muttered the few cats, not sounding so glad. Softpoppy snorted.
"Meeting Dismissed!" Shouted Rosestar. She then glared at Gorsefeather. "Gorsefeather, take Softpoppy to the nursery and help her get settled!" She snapped. Gorsefeather nodded, and took Softpoppy to the nursery. Rosestar turned to Lilacpaw, who sat there with her ears twitching. "Get Preciouspaw and Cranefoot, we'll continue our patrol." She murmured. Lilacpaw did as she told, and the four bounded out of camp.
After exploring the SpringClan territory, Lilacpaw settled down beside Preciouspaw to share a shrew. "Why'd we let a lazy kittypet join?!" Mummbled Lilacpaw through a few chews.
"I dunno, Rosestar must have bees in her brain!" Hissed Preciouspaw, flicking his tail as he finished. Lilacpaw nodded, and yawned.
"Well, I'mma sleep. Night, Preciouspaw."
Through the night, Lilacpaw heard the wails of Softpoppy and Mysteryleaf's calm voice. "Your almost done, one last push!" She heard Mysterleaf murmur. A few moments later, Lilacpaw could hear the soft mewls of kits. "Rosestar!" She heard Mysteryleaf call. Lilacpaw twitched her ear as she heard Rosestar grumbling and stomping from her den.
"Three. Ok, I'm going to wake Sharkfang to organize a patrol to take them to a Two-leg den. Sharkfang!!!!" Yowled Rosestar, waking the whole Clan.
"Are you mad, Rosestar?!" Snarled a snappy Leopardheart, his eyes blazing. Sharkfang grumbled, raising his head. Scarletnose, who cuddled next to him, grunted in irritation. Sharkfang licked his mate's ear, smiling.
"I'll be back, unless you want to come," he murmuredto Scarletnose. She agreed to come, along with Chimesong, Snowpelt, and Lichenpaw. The patrol grabbed the three kits and exited camp.
In the morning, the kits were gone, of course. Two moons later, Lilacpaw lay in the sun grooming her shoulder when Sharkfang padded over to her, his eyes narrowed. "Wha?" Growled Lilacpaw.
"Sunnypaw's back." He growled, tail lashing. Lilacpaw let out a snort.
"And I should care because...?" She muttered, licking a paw and drawing it over an ear.
"She's expecting Stones' kits," Grunted Sharkfang. Lilacpaw sat there, not totally surprised.
"What does the Clan think, that your the dad?" Lilacpaw growled quietly. Sharkfang smiled, shaking his head.
"No, Stones came and said he was the father in person. Of course, she wouldn't leave my side until I sent her to the nursery." Sharkfang commented, stretching his legs.
"Good for her, now, why do you look angry?" Growled Lilacpaw.
"Because she wants me to be the father," sighed Sharkfang, ears back. Lilacpaw bristled.
"And what, dare I ask, did you say?!" Lilacpaw spat, tail lashing from side to side.
"I-I said.....I'll think about it," murmured Sharkfang, looking at his paws. Lilacpaw leaped to her paws, fur bushed up, lilac colored eyes blazing like a wild fire.
"Are you mad?!" Snarled Lilacpaw. She then raced away and curled up in the Apprentice's den. She looked up to see Sunnypaw padding over to Sharkfang. Lilacpaw could hear her soft purr from the Apprentice's den as she rubbed against her father. He moved away a bit, but looked quite pleased. Sunnypaw did look a little plump. Lilacpaw pricked her ears as she saw her mother race over to Sharkfang, bristling.
"What in the name of StarClan are you doing with that!?" She spat. Sharkfang shuffled his paws. Sunnypaw rubbed against Scarletnose's mate, and glared Scarletnose in the eyes.
"I'm not a that, Scarletnose. Your just jealous of my mate! Your too boring, and don't give him what he wants! You and your daughter are misfits, mistakes! Sharkfang doesn't think your pretty at all, you piece of dirt! I've got a pretty face and apurrrrfect body for all his needs and wants! So please, get away from my handsome tom, old rag!" Sniffed Sunnypaw as she pressed close to Sharkfang, rubbing her tail against Sharkfang's jaw. Lilacpaw bristled, and raced from her den. Scarletnose and Sharkfang both looked enraged, and Sharkfang suddenly lashed out at the pregnant Apprentice's eye. Sunnypaw squealed in pain, and raced away.
Sharkfang, Scarletnose, and Lilacpaw raced after her. The family chased the she-cat, their pelts brushing. Lilacpaw, who was the fastest of their family, leaped into the air and pounced onto Sunnypaw. The apprentice gave a jolt of surprise, and fell to the ground. Sharkfang and Scarletnose quickly caught up, lashing out at the apprentice. Sunnypaw didn't surrender though. She backed away, covered in wounds, her pelt dyed red. She quivered, crying.
"Fine! If I can't have Sharkfang, no-one can!" Sunnypaw spat, leaping at the brown tom. She rolled with Sharkfang for a bit, and finally managed to pin him and went for his neck, lips brought back to reveal sharp white teeth. She dug her fangs into the Deputy's throat, making him screech. Sharkfang shook off Sunnypaw, and gave her a quick blow to the face, making her fall. The three family members stood over the apprentice, snarling. They each raised a claw, and then lashed out at the she-cat's throat. Sunnypaw struggled for a bit, and then went limp, bright red blood oozing from her neck. Lilacpaw nuzzled both her parents. To Lilacpaw's surprise, Scarletnose pressed her daughter close, sighing. She then turned, looking at her mate with eyes shining with love.
"Sharkfang..." She murmured softly, licking her mate's ear. He gave a rumbling purr, and nuzzled her back. He suddenly froze, and fell to the ground, making Scarletnose wail in sadness. "Sh-Sharkfang! Please, hang on!" She whimpered, nuzzling the tom's red-brown head. He shook his head, blood leaking from his throat. He couldn't speak, just watch as his daughter and mate pressed him close for the last time. He finally managed to purr before going limp.
No-one knew what happened to Sunnypaw except for Scarletnose and Lilacpaw. The two quickly washed the blood from their pelts before returning from camp. A few days passed, and Rosestar demanded where her deputy was. "He told me he was going to WinterClan border before he left. Perhaps they have captured him?" Growled Cranefoot. The tom had a strong hate for WinterClan, and was always trying to start a war with them. Rosestar nodded.
"We have been getting into many arguments with them lately, it is quite believeable." She growled. Softpoppy, who had just lead a patrol, padded over to the silver tortie.
"Rosestar, I have scented WinterClan cat on our border." Softpoppy reported. According to Rosestar, Softpoppy had shown great loyalty to the Clan. Rosestar turned to the once again plumpening warrior. "Lead a patrol to their camp. Demand that they return Sharkfang!" Hissed Rosestar. Softpoppy nodded and gathered some cats. The patrol left. Lilacpaw put her ears back, sighing. Preciouspaw frowned at her.
"I'm sorry they can't find your father, Lilacpaw." He murmured, shuffling his dark brown paws. Lilacpaw nodded as the tom moved closer. She gave a faint purr as he nuzzled her. Lilacpaw pricked her ears as Scarletnose neared. The warrior smiled at her daughter, licking her nose.
"It's alright, Lilacpaw," murmured her mother. Lilacpaw smiled and nodded. The patrol returned, scowling. Rosestar pricked her ears.
"What happened?!" She demanded. Snowpelt raised her head.
"They don't have him, but they are talking more with Softpoppy, and said they wanted to talk to her alone," Growled Stripepaw, her tail lashing. Rosestar nodded, and turned to Lilacpaw.
"We're going to get her, just in case they're planning something," growled Rosestar. Lilacpaw nodded, and quickly bounded after her leader as she left camp. They found Softpoppy arguing with a patrol.  She was quite close to a dark gray tom with darker flecks...
"How do I know that WinterClan didn't kill him?!" Softpoppy demanded. Lilacpaw flinched, and Rosestar snarled. All of the cats jumped in surprise.
"So, did WinterClan kill him?!" She snapped. The dark gray tom with darker flecks narrowed his eyes.
"Do you-" He was stopped by Softpoppy who nudged his shoulder and made him purr a little. Rosestar lashed her tail.
"Please Blizzardfall, we don't want a fight, we just want answers." Meowed Softpoppy. Blizzardfall nodded, and smiled at her.
"Whiskerfur, fetch the body!" Blizzardfall meowed. The she-cat bounded away and returned with the dark brown body of Sharkfang. Lilacpaw let out a wail of pain. Rosestar frowned down at her apprentice, and sighed.
"We'll examine it. Come on, you two, let's go." Murmured Rosestar, padding away with her tail low. Softpoppy quickly licked Blizzardfall's chin (Rosestar didn't see) before she grabbed Sharkfang's limp body and bounded away.
The Clan mourned for Sharkfang that night. Lilacpaw and Scarletnose mourned the most, along with Rosestar. Rosestar then leaped up onto Sky Tree and called a meeting.
"It hurts my heart to have heard that our deputy had died at the paws of a SpringClan warrior. After investigating, we have found her fur on the claws of Sharkfang....It was..." Rosestar paused, and then shook her head. "Sunnypaw." She finished. Murmurs of confusion broke out, but Rosestar silenced the Clan with a lash of her tail. "Now for our new deputy!" She yowled. Cranefoot stepped forward, pelt shining. "Softpoppy, you have shown great loyalty to SpringClan. I would like you to be the new deputy and take on my place as leader when I die! Do you accept, Softpoppy?" Meowed Rosestar. Cranefoot brislted in frustration. Softpoppy nodded, purring.
"I do!" She meowed. The Clan cheered her name, this time more happily.
"Softpoppy! SOFTPOPPY!" The cried gleefully. Lilacpaw's fur gleamed in the soft moonlight. Preciouspaw sat next to her, pelt brushing her's.  Only Mysteryleaf and Lilacpaw knew that Rosestar was on her last life. Rosestar waited for the clan to go silent.
"Lilacpaw, Preciouspaw, Stripepaw, Squirrelpaw, Blossompaw, and Whisperpaw, please step forward." Called Rosestar. The six did as told, eyes shining.
"I, Rosestar, leader of SpringClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these apprentices. They have trained hard to learn the ways of your brilliant code and I commend them to you as warriors in their turn. Do you promise to uphold the warrior code and protect this Clan, even if it costs you your lives?"
"I do!" Thundered the apprentices.
"Then, by the powers of StarClan, I give you six your warrior names! From this day and forward, you six shall be known as Preciousheart, Blossomears, Squirrelfoot, Whisperleaf, Stripeheart, and Lilacpetal!"
"Lilacpetal, Blossomears, Preiousheart, Stripeheart, Whisperleaf, Squirrelfoot!" Echoed the Clan. Lilacpetal purred, proud. After the Clan meeting, the six quickly held their vigil. Stripeheart tried to sit close to Preciousheart, but he walked away and sat next to Lilacpetal, his pelt brushing her's. Lilacpetal purred, and sat there all night with him.
Nothing interesting happened throughout the night, except the jealous glances of Stripeheart and Squirrelfoot, and the warmth of Preciousheart.  In the morning, camp wasn't very active. Cats lay in sun spots, sunning themselves lazily.  Greenleaf was brining lots of prey, and warmer weather. Rosestar stomped from her den, hissing in frustration.
"Get off your lazy tails and at least explore a bit!! What will Lionstar, Mountainstar, and Badgerstar think when they see a bunch of plump warriors walking into a Gathering smelling of SpringClan?! They'll steal our prey to fatten their warriors and think SpringClan's a bunch of softies! Move move move!" She spat, tail lashing. Lilacpetal flinched. Sure, Rosestar was right, but she forgot about Gatherings. She rushed to Mysteryleaf.
"Wh-When's the next Gathering?!" She asked, excited. Mysteryleaf calmly licked his furless paw.
"Tonight." He commented, flicking his tail. Lilacpetal squirmed.
"I haven't gone to one since I was a newly made apprentice! Rosestar's made me sit guard back here at camp!" Purred Lilacpetal. Mysteryleaf nodded.
"'Cause she trusts you. But your going tonight, I'll make sure of that, you've diserved it." Mysteryleaf purred, nodding. Lilacpetal skipped away.
Mysteryleaf's ancient now. Bluepaw hasn't even recieved her her Medicine Cat name! Thought Lilacpetal, purring as Preciousheart rubbed against her. "Gathering's tonight, you coming, I know I am," murmured Lilacpetal softly. Preciousheart's purr rumbled loudly.
"If you are, great StarClan yes I'm going!" Murmured Preciousheart. Lilacpetal smiled, touching her nose gently to his fur. She let out a happy sigh as Preciousheart began to groom her.
I remember when I hated him...How I've fallen in love with you, Preciousheart... She thought, closing her eyes slowly. Like the rest of the cats, Lilacpetal fell asleep in the sunlight, but had Preciousheart curled up nect to her, sleeping soundlessly too.
"Come on, Great StarClan, move your tails!" Shouted Rosestar, impatiently lashing her tail. Lilacpetal bolted awake, Preciousheart slowly raising his head. Lilacpetal nudged him.
"You heard the Crazy She-cat, come on, sleepy-furball!" She murmured, watching him rise.
"Ok, ok..." Yawned Preciousheart. The two slipped out of camp along with other Clanmates. Lilacpetal was excited, she loved Gatherings a lot. It meant she could meet more cats, and make more friends...And learn dark secrets of other Clans. She traveled beside Preciousheart all the way to the gathering place, but instead of settling down next to him, she settled down next to a white tom with a black tail of AutumnClan.
"Hi!" She greeted friendily. The tom grunted his greeting, and then gazed into her lilac colored eyes. Oh yus, I'm deformed, I have crazy lilac eyes, feeear me! She thought bitterly, holding the tom's gaze. He smiled.
"Y-You have quite the beautiful eyes...I'm Jackalhowl of AutumnClan, and you?" The tom began, purring quietly. Lilacpetal blinked, confused.
I suppose I've grown up to become a pretty she-cat...My mom says she-cat's have quite the power with their looks.....Lets see if I can use mine to make him cough-up some AutumnClan secrets... She thought, snickering quietly to herself. The tom couldn't hear her, he was too busy being lost in her lilac gaze. "I'm Lilacpetal...I must say, I love your pelt, i-it makes you look handsome..." She murmured, giving a soft purr. The tom blushed, and nodded.
"T-thanks....Your a very pretty cat, Lilacpetal. Are you of SpringClan?" He asked, getting closer. Lilacpetal purred and nodded.
"Yes...What's happened in AutumnClan? Your clan seems...Small." Lilacpetal murmured. She forced a purr as the tom brushed his muzzle against her ear. The tom flinched at the question.
"Erm...N-Nothing, nothing at all." The tom meowed quickly, pulling away from Lilacpetal.
Somethings wrong! Something bad, very bad, I can see it in his eyes! I have to get answers and warn Rosestar! Lilacpetal thought, narrowing her eyes. I've got to get answers out of him, I'll do whatever it takes, and I know a way... Lilacpetal thought, licking Jackalhowl's cheek, making him purr softly. WinterClan and SummerClan hadn't arrived, and Badgerstar was arguing with Rosestar over fish. "I'm going to walk...Come with me?" Asked Lilacpetal, rubbing her head against his jaw-line. Jackalhowl jumped in surprise, and then nodded, purring loudly.
"Follow me, Lilacpetal," he murmured, brushing past her. She kept a far distance, waiting for him to pad out of sight. He did, and Lilacpetal then followed. She took her time, and noticed he was well-groomed when she arrived. Muscles rippled under his white pelt as he stood next to some bushes.
"So..." Lilacpetal began bitterly. Jackalhowl approched her, resting his head on her's.
"This look like a good place, my dear?" He asked, eyes gleaming with delight. Lilacpetal's stomach twisted in knots.
AutumnClan fool, I said walk! What's that gotta do with....That?!  She thought, but rubbed against him. I can avoid doingthat, but I've gotta be quick, so I'm not missed. Thought Lilacpetal, twinning her tail with the Jackalhowl's. He purred harder, nuzling her brown tabby head. He then paused, sighing, and then smiling. Lilacpetal gazed at him. "What's wrong, my dear? Tell me, I'm here for you..." She murmured softly, touching her nose to his fur. Jackalhowl sighed, grooming her ears softly.
"R-Rabies outbreak in our Clan...Some rabies cases fled our territory, but our Clan's now starved and weak...We need more warriors, our only apprentices are Plumpaw and Plumppaw..." He murmured, laying down.
"You have queens, and there's loners and rogues crawling around ever corner." Lilacpetal whispered, laying down beside him. She felt a bit bad for the warrior.
"No! W-We need warriors, not fake warriors! We need more...." He meowed, pausing, gazing down at Lilacpetal.
"What? Warriors? Medicine Cats? Elders?!" Asked Lilacpetal. "Where'd the outbreak come from?"
"Dogs, a bunch of them led into our camp by some plump cat. Smelled of Clans, she did!" Growled Jackalhowl, sitting up now.
"Ah, you need herbs, right?" Lilacpetal asked, yawning a bit. The Gathering would start soon, and she needed to know what AutumnClan needed, so they could keep them from getting it, and then take their territory! Or perhaps whatever it was was lacking in all Clans, and could stop the out break, which meant SpringClan needed it to protect itself.
"No, we need kits!" He suddenly growled, gripping Lilacpetal's scruff.
Mouse-brain, why'd you lay down?!?!?! Your a perfect scratching-post for him laying down! Only kits I plan to have are Preciousheart's, not AutumnClan, not ever!  She thought, quickly knocking the tom over with a leap into the air before he could even mount her. Jackalhowl hissed in frustration, falling to the ground. Lilacpetal pelted back to camp, heart pounding. Fool! You nearly got yourself prego! Good thing for me, I have great reflexes... Lilacpetal thought, quickly settling down next to Preciousheart for protection. He growled into her ear, making her jump in surprise.
"So, your after Badgerstar's son?!" He demanded. Lilacpetal leaped in surprise.
"S-StarClan no! Something was wrong with AutumnClan, so I wanted answers. He told me there's a traitor running about, she led a pack of dogs with rabies to AutumnClan, and it killed off tons of their warriors! He said she's a clan cat, we have to tell Rosestar!" She hissed silently. Preciousheart seemed calm, but nervous about only one thing. He paused, twitching his tail.
"H-He didn't...Do anything to you, did he? Jackalhowl's known to be the father with the most kits and mates...." Muttered Preciousheart. Lilacpetal purred and nuzzled him.
"Course I didn't let him, mouse-brain!" She murmured. The Gathering quickly began. Mountianstar said WinterClan had a great deal of prey running about, and that he was a father, and that sadly, his mate, Raggedsnow, had passed away while kitting. Lionstar gave Rosestar a glare before starting. He said prey was running good, and SummerClan was healthy. That was all he said. Lilacpetal knew that Lionstar and Rosestar were siblings, and had a great hate for eachother. Lionstar gave his sister a cold gaze.
"Your turn, RiverClan want-to-be!" He spat, stepping back. Rosestar snarled at him, and stepped forward. "We have six new warriors! Sharkfang has sadly passed away, but Softpoppy has taken his place as deputy. Prey is running great in SpringClan, and we barely have to hunt, but that doesn't mean we aren't watching our borders...!" Announced Rosestar. After her, Badgerstar stepped forward.
"Everything is Good in AutumnClan." That was all he said. Lionstar snorted.
"You better watch your borders, Rosestar, or they'll be mine!" He growled. Rosestar bristled.
"Is that a threat?!" She demanded. Clouds covered the moons, and cats wailed in protest. But the two leaders ignored the sign, for Lionstar was watched over by StarClan, he was watched by the Dark Forest.
"No, it's just the truth, you know it!" Spat the tom, his tail lashing.
"You just wish!" Rosestar snarled. And with that, she leaped at the red-brown tom, claws sinking into his shoulder. Lionstar rolled onto his back, snarling. He lashed at Rosestar's face. Badgerstar and Mountainstar leaped down from the rock and left with their clans while SpringClan and AutumnClan began to fight. A storm quickly broke out, soaking the gathering place. The moon was no-where in sight now. Lilacpetal was being pinned by a brown and white tabby she-cat. She watched as Rosestar, frail and small, was lifted into the air by her scruff by the massive Lionstar.
"R-Rosestar!" Wailed Lilacpetal, lashing at the white and brown tabby's face and sending her squealing. Rosestar barely struggled in her brother's grasp. He stood high on the High Rock, looking proud, and padding closer to the higher edge. It was a long drop to the ground, and a deadly drop for sure. Lilacpetal pelted to the rock, but was too late. Lionstar let go of Rosestar, and watched her drop to the ground with a loud crack. Her spine broke, and she lay there, eyes wide with shock. Lilacpetal wailed, racing to her mentor as SummerClan cats left carelessly. SpringClan surronded their broken leader as Softpoppy padded to her.
"R-R-Rosestar..." She whispered. Rosestar, clinging to her last life, gazed up at the former kittypet. Lilacpetal saw guilt and regret flashing in her eyes. Lilacpetal then knew that Rosestar thought making Softpoppy deputy was wrong. She knew that Rosestar expected to keep her last life longer, but she was wrong.
"I am losing my last life, and now it is your time to shine, Softpoppy... If I am lucky, I'll see you in your leader ceremony." Whispered the dying leader. Softpoppy's head hung low as she cried. Rosestar turned to Lilacpetal.  "I wanted to see your grow up, Lilacpetal....You really caught my interset, gave me some entertainment here and there......H-Help Softpoppy protect our Clan." Murmured Rosestar. Her eyes then glazed over, and she went limp. The Clan mourned, and drug their deceased leader to camp.
After mourning, Lilacpetal sat there on a rotten log that had fallen on the Warriors' Den. Rain poured onto her soft pelt, as if StarClan was mourning for SpringClan's loss. "Hey...." Murmured a soft voice from behind. Lilacpetal didn't return, instead she remained seated with her eyes closed. She listened to soft paw steps slowly moving to her until she noticed Preciousheart now sitting beside her. She didn't move, but opened her eyes to see Bluepaw leading Softpoppy out of camp. The pregnant to-be-leader was going to get her nine lives, and Bluepaw was going to get her Medicine Cat Name along with her. Mysteryleaf had fallen terribly ill. A few moons ago, he had been bitten by some random loner. Now, he was easily and often falling ill.  His pelt often collected pus, and he struggled to breath. His face wound twitch often, and his gums were very inflamed. Lilacpetal sighed, curling her tail around her body. Preciousheart frowned, wrapping himself around Lilacpetal. She was happy to have her best friend by her side, but he couldn't make her smile now. A screech wounded in the air, but it was quickly cut off. Lilacpetal didn't budge, for she had heard these cries often. And these cries came from Mysteryleaf. Cats would walk inside and find him on the ground, gagging on his own tounge, and flailing about covered in his own waste.
"H-He's....Mysteryleaf's having more seizures everyday, isn't he?" Sighed Lilacpetal at last. Preciousheart pulled her close, and nodded slowly.
"I beg StarClan that they take him already....The poor tom is suffering." He whispered. Together, the two sat in silence as the wailing stopped, and no movement or sounds were heard from the Medicine Cat Den.
When Softpoppy, or now Softstar, returned, SpringClan mourned for Mysteryleaf, but quickly. Bluepaw, who had recieved her full Medicine Cat Name as Bluefeather, told the Clan to burry him quickly, and diagnosed him with a deadly disease known as FIV, which he received from a bite.
==Chapter 3==
"Cranefoot shall be deputy of SpringClan!" Announced Softstar.
"CRANEFOOT, CRANEFOOT!" Cheered the Clan. Lilacpetal hissed silently, knowing that Cranefoot didn't diserve to be deputy. The tom looked please as he puffed out his chest. Scarletnose sat beside Lilacpetal and snorted. After the Ceremony, Preciousheart took Lilacpetal for a walk. The two padded side by side, their pelts brushing together softly.
"Are you proud of your father?" Lilacpetal managed to ask. Preciousheart snorted.
"I should be, shouldn't I? But how can I if Cranefoot doesn't diserve being deputy?" Murmured Preciousheart, gazing up at the bright blue sky. "Anyway, this is supposed to be a happy time, come on," He mewed, leading Lilacpetal to a meadow beside a stream. He playfully tackled Lilacpetal, making her squeal in delight, bolting after the tom. Preciousheart quickly turned around and pinnned Lilacpetal to the ground, making flowers fly past. The two laughed, and sat back up next to the stream. Together, they watched the sun slowly fall to the ground until the meadow and stream were a luminous golden color. Preciousheart then pulled away from Lilacpetal and took in a deep breath. Lilacpetal frowned.
"What?" She asked softly. Preciousheart blushed, looking at the ground.
"I can't believe I'm going to do this...L-Lilacpetal...Erm, I was...Weird around you as a kit, and I apologize. I just can't help it, face it, your absolutley gorgeous, and your so sweet, sweeter than honey.  I'd give up my own mother, my own clan for you, Lilacpetal, just for you, no-one else. I want to be by your side when your hurt, I want to be by your side when your laughing or sad.  All the other she-cats love me to bits, but I don't like one of them, Lilacpetal, I only love you. Your the brightness in my day, and I want to protect you from everything and anything, Lilacpetal...Will you be my mate?" He asked, gently placing a bright lavender lilac behind her ear. Lilacpetal purred, pressing against the tom.
"Preciousheart, your mine Precious. I'll happily keep you by my side, because I love you so much, Preciousheart..." Murmured Lilacpetal, purring softly.
Apparently, a moon later, word had gotten around about the two. Stripeheart constantly snarled at Lilacpetal, and Squirrelfoot tripped Lilacpetal often. Preciousheart pressed close to Lilacpetal and sighed. "They're just a jealous bunch of mouse-brains," he murmured, wrapping his tail around Lilacpetal. She purred, amused, and nodded. Her lilac eyes sparked with adventure.
"Wanna go for a walk?" She asked, fur bushing in excitement. Preciousheart shrugged, and then smiled. "Why not?" He purred, rising. Lilacpetal followed her mate outside, tail high. The two talked and walked, until they came across a screeching cat with his tail caught in a fox-trap.
"Blossomears!" Wailed Preciousheart, racing to his brother.  Blossomears stopped struggling, blood oozing from his tail. Only a bit of fur kept the tail clinging to Blossomears' body.
"H-H-He....H-Help!" He whispered, panting with fear. Preciousheart gripped the trap with massive paws, and struggled with the trap for awhile, and then released his brother. Blossomears barely moved, for he had obviously been stuck for quite a long time.
"C-Come on, we've got to get you to Bluefeather!" Meowed Lilacpetal, helping her mate grip the black tom's scruff. They quickly hauled him to camp and then Bluefeather, who worked with great fear. Blossomears barely moved, and his flank barely rose and fell. Bluefeather sadly shook her head.
"I'm sorry Preciousheart, there's nothing I can do. He's....He's lost too much blood," She murmured softly, gently brushing her tail over Blossomears' eyelids, which slowly closed. After awhile, his flank stopped rising and falling. Preciousheart wailed in greif, and Lilacpetal mourned along with him. Cranefoot suddenly came bursting into camp, his paw broken and twisted. He sat there, panting.
"W-We.....We lost Lichenpaw and Featherwing to some traps. Got Lichenpaw's neck, and Featherwing's back while rolling in some leaves, like the fool she is." Cranefoot reported to Softstar, who looked blankly at his paw.
"You too?" She asked. Cranefoot nodded.
"I was running to Lichenpaw when one got my leg. It's obviously broken, be sure to not adventure out with you and your kits," Meowed Cranefoot, gazing into the nursery. Lilacpetal left Preciousheart to mourn, and padded over to Softstar. Softstar, a few days ago, had three kits: Buzzardkit, Snowykit, and Crispkit. Lilacpetal blinked at Softstar.
"Oh, and who's the father of Buzzardkit, Snowykit, and Crispkit?" Lilacpetal asked. Softstar shrugged.
"Duh, Blizzardfall, the WinterClan warrior! He's cute and all, but he's not handsome enough, just cute, so we're not together anymore," Softstar muttered, casually licking a paw. The cats around her flinched in surprise, but Lilacpetal wasn't surprised.
"That's against the-" Before Scarletnose could finish, Softstar cut her off.
"Yeah yeah, the 'warrior code'. Don't care, I'm leader!" She muttered, flicking her rough tail. "I was mates with Echocave of SummerClan, but he's a suck up. So now I'm with Stones!" Mewed Softstar, putting her head in the air. Lilacpetal froze.
"S-Stones? Th-The loner?!" She hissed. Softstar nodded.
"Yeah, he's got a great body. He'll help me produce great kits! Oh, speaking of Handsomeness!" Softstar mewed, then turning to see a black tom padding into camp. Stones purred, padding over to Softstar and nuzzling her.
"You pretty too, my dear. Now, I'm going to join! Keep calling me Stones though, I don't want a dumb name," Growled Stones, pressing close to the leader. Lilacpetal and her Clanmates looked bewildered, but none spoke up. Stones glanced at Lilacpetal, and smiled at her with sharp, evil fangs. Growling, Lilacpetal padded away. "Cranefoot, have Stones lead a patrol, pronto! I'm going too," Snapped Softstar. Cranefoot opened his mouth to argue, but got right to work instead.
"Gorsefeather, Redclaw, and Lilacpetal shall go along!" He announced. Lilacpetal snarled under her breath, but listened. The patrol padded out of camp with Softstar in the lead. Stones pressed against her, purring softly to her. She laughed, and quietly talked with him. She then turned to the patrol.
"Stones' leading, I'm going off to adventure," Softstar commented, bounding away. Lilacpetal twitched her ear in irritation, but followed Stones. He then pointed his tail to the WinterClan border.
"Go hunt over there!" He ordered sharply. Lilacpetal snorted.
"That's WinterClan territory, Mouse-brain!" She hissed. Stones turned to Lilacpetal, gaze blazing with anger.
"I'm in charge now! So go, you piece of Crowfood! Don't back-sass me, Lilacpetal, I had a bit of liking to you before, but not anymore. I'm the closest to Softstar, who could easily kick you out! Now maggots, get over there and hunt!" Spat Stones. Lilacpetal snarled, but the patrol and her listened. They hunted, catching a few pieces of prey to find Stones gone. They followed his scent trail to see him bending over a struggling Softstar in a fox-trap. "Help her, maggots, don't just stand there!" He spat. The patrol quickly freed there leader, but Softstar lay limp. Stones demanded what was going on.
"She's losing a life. Each leader has nine, but now, Softstar only has eight," murmured Redclaw. Eventually, Softstar rose to her paws, muttering to them to return to camp without her. The patrol hesitated, but returned. Only Softstar and Stones stayed out of camp. Lilacpetal padded over to Bluefeather, who greeted her quietly.
"Softstar got caught in a fox-trap and lost a life," sighed Lilacpetal. Bluefeather paused, and then looked at the ground.
"U-Uhmm....Well...I-I know I can trust you, Lilacpetal, you have a great destiny to bring the Clan out of its darkness....Well, Softstar only has three lives. StarClan didn't trust her, which was right to do. Now, she only has two." Murmured Bluefeather quietly. Lilacpetal wasn't fazed by this, and nodded. Suddenly, a loud howl sounded outside, followed by shrieks of fear. The medicine cat and Lilacpetal peered outside to see dogs racing into camp, with Stones and Softstar following them. Lilacpetal quickly shoved Bluefeather into the medicine cat den and went to war.
After the dogs left, bodies lay around camp. Cranefoot, who had been too injured to fight back, was covered in blood, and missing his ears and tail. Gorsefeather lay near him, and had tried to save her mate, but failed.  Scarletnose was missing, and had fled quickly as the battle started, since Lilacpetal ordered her to leave. All of the Elders had been mangled, and were hanging from various things or bitten into pieces. But no-one could find Softstar. Lilacpetal took in a deep breath, deciding to act and not wait around.
"Preciousheart, take a patrol of Stripeheart, and Clawfang to search for Softstar. I'll take Stones, Squirrelfoot, and Whisperleaf!" Ordered Lilacpetal. No cat argued, and listened. The rest cleaned up camp, and buried the bodies of their deceased Clanmates. Lilacpetal raced about with her Clanmates until they found Softstar limp in a tree, covered in blood. Eventually, she opened her eyes.
"L-lost another life..." She whispered, struggling out of the tree.
Last life... Lilacpetal thought, sighing softly. "Softstar, Cranefoot was mauled by a dog....W-We need a new deputy, Softstar...I'm sorry I failed you," murmured Lilacpetal, gazing at the ground. Softstar paused for a moment, thinking, and then smiled.
"It's the Clan's fault, Lilacpetal. We're one. And Lilacpetal," Meowed Softstar before Lilacpetal turned away.
"Yes?"
"You shall be the new deputy of SpringClan."
==Chapter 4==
"Lilacpetal shall be the new deputy! Lilacpetal, do you accept?"
"I Do!" Chimed Lilacpetal, her pelt sleek.
"Then I now announce you as the Deputy of SpringClan!" Yowled Softstar, fur fluffed.
"LILACPETAL, LILACPETAL, LILACPETAL!!" The Clan happily cried. Lilacpetal purred with joy. She was now Deputy of SpringClan! Tomorrow night was the next Gathering, and this time, she'd be going as the Deputy of SpringClan. Preciousheart padded over to her, nuzzling Lilacpetal's face.
"I'm Soooo proud of you!!" He purred softly. Lilacpetal smiled and nodded, brushing against him. She felt Stripeheart's glare burn into her pelt. No-one else but Stripeheart questioned Lilacpetal's Deputyship, since she never had an apprenitce.  Softstar raised her tail in silence.
"Redclaw's kits are old enough to become apprentices! Beaverkit and Pebblekit, please step forward." Softstar meowed. The gray tabby tom and the ginger she-cat stepped forward, pelts bristling with excitement.
"Today, these two kits have reached the age of six moons and are ready to be apprenticed to become warriors. From this day forward, Beaverkit, you shall be known as Beaverpaw." Softstar paused, and then gazed  down at Whisperleaf. "Whisperleaf, you are a talented hunter. I know you have lost both your brother, mother, and father, but you have Preciousheart and your Clan. Pass down your caring personality and hunting skills to this apprenitce." Murmured Softstar. She then looked down at Pebblekit. "Pebblekit, from this day forward, you shall be known as Pebblepaw." Meowed Softstar. Her yellow gaze then burned into Lilacpetal's pelt. "Lilacpetal, I know a few cats here judge your Deputyship, but I don't. They know you need an apprentice to be deputy, and they know your a loyal, brave, and talented warrior. Pass down these skills to your new apprentice, Pebblepaw!"
"PEBBLEPAW, BEAVERPAW!!" Shouted the Clan. Lilacpetal smiled at the tiny gray tabby tom who scuttled over to her, looking a bit nervouse. He touched his nose to Lilacpetal's, and Lilacpetal then smiled down at him.
"Don't worry, I'm going to be a good deputy, and a good mentor. I'll go easy on you, for now. Shall we take a tour?" Meowed Lilacpetal. Pebblepaw then jumped in excitement, nodding.
"Yes please!" He mewed, fur fluffed with excitement. Lilacpetal purred and lead her apprentice out of camp.
Lilacpetal returned late at night with her young apprentice, who was struggling to walk he was so tired. Lilacpetal purred in amusement. "Get some rest," she ordered to her new apprentice. Pebblepaw nodded in agreement, and dashed away to the Apprentices' Den. Lilacpetal licked a paw, and drew it over her ear before padding into the Warriors' Den. Preciousheart was laying close to her nest, sleeping quietly. Purring, Lilacpetal lay down near him.
"Have fun?" He rumbled quietly, now awake. Lilacpetal nodded, putting her head on her paws.
"Yeah...I hope you get one of Softstar's kits. Hey, did you know she's expecting another litter?! This time, they're Stones'." Growled Lilacpetal, glaring at the black tom who was in dead-sleep. Preciousheart rolled his eyes.
"Our Clan's going to be full of Half-breeds if we keep allowing Softstar to go around," he muttered, closing his eyes. Lilacpetal nodded before falling asleep.
In the Morning, Lilacpetal quickly ordered patrols. "Whisperleaf, you take Beaverpaw, Hutiafur, and Dogpelt on a Hunting Patrol." She ordered, nodding to the cats. Softstar padded over to Lilacpetal, stretching out. Her belly was very plump.
"I'll go on one with Stones," The leader commented. Lilacpetal nodded, and Softstar lead a patrol with Stones and three other warriors. Lilacpetal helped warriors repair camp, and then Clawfang padded over to her, shuffling her paws.
"Yes, Clawfang?" Asked Lilacpetal. The skinny she-cat sighed.
"Lilacpetal, our Freshkill pile is very low. Cats are starving! It's Greenleaf and we can't find a thing!" She murmured. Lilacpetal frowned, already aware of the situation.
"I've sent Stones and Softstar to check out the borders for deceased prey. They should return soon, and they'll report to me." Meowed Lilacpetal, dipping her head. Clawfang dipped her head in return, and scuttled away. Lilacpetal gazed down at herself. Bones stuck from her pelt. She then watched Clawfang leave, noticing the ribs that poked from her russet pelt.When Rosestar was here, we barely needed to hunt. It's near the end of Greenleaf, and generally the Territory is scuttling with prey! What's wrong? She wondered, twitching an ear. Softstar's patrol then returned, covered in wounds. Lilacpetal screeched for Bluefeather, racing to the returning patrol. "What happened?!" She demanded.
"Dogs. They're still here! But the prey looked like it was killed by cat. It smelled of SpringClan. The dogs are staying in the left corner of our territory, near the streams. They've been fed by SpringClan!" Reported Stones, fur bristling. Lilacpetal growled. Softstar stepped forward, barely a scratch on her.
Why is Stones and Softstar barely hurt? She wondered, shaking her head. "Get your patrol checked out," Lilacpetal ordered Stones. The cats padded to the Medicine Cat Den to get healed. Softstar remained with Lilacpetal. She flicked her tail, eyes narrowed.
"I need to talk to you privately, Lilacpetal," She growled softly, leading her deputy to her den. Lilacpetal sat down, watching as Softstar peered outside to make sure no-one else followed. She then looked sternly at her deputy.
"I lead the dogs here, Lilacpetal. To destroy these worthless, lazy warriors. I'm telling you because I want your to survive the attack I plan to happen tomorrow. Stones gave me the idea, and told me he'd leave me if I didn't lead them here, and I love him so..." Softstar growled. Lilacpetal jumped, fur fluffed with fear.
"Why in the name of StarClan would you do that?! Your killing innocent cats, their starving because your letting the dogs eat all the prey!" Hissed Lilacpetal. Softstar snorted.
"SpringClan killed my House-Mate, Bear. Yes, he was an old bag, but I respected him, he taught me so much! He told me his dying wish, which was find Stones. Listen to Stones, do as he says! I'm fulfilling his dying wish, Lilacpetal," Snapped Softstar. "And now I've fallen for Stones!" She added.
"Your listening to Stones and dragging on Bear's dying wish! His dying wish is foolish, Softstar! Your a Clan cat now!" Snarled Lilacpetal. Softstar didn't seem to care.
"I'm leading them here tomorrow to destroy SpringClan, Lilacpetal. If the dogs don't kill them all, SpringClan will starve. They're doomed, and the only thing you can do is flee," Sighed Softstar. "Tomorrow, follow me up a hill. The dogs trust me and Stones, so they don't attack us. We feed them, they're out pets!" Meowed Softstar. Lilacpetal quickly padded out of the den. Stones narrowed his eyes as she passed him and raced to the Medicine Cat Den. It was now empty, since the warriors had been treated.
"Bluefeather...It's Softstar and Stones, they're leading some dogs to attack SpringClan tomorrow! If they don't kill all of us, we'll starve!" She hissed silently. Bluefeather just shook her head.
"Lilacpetal, you have a prophecy to fulfill, you can't die, we can't die. You'll lead us from the darkness." Meowed Bluefeather. Lilacpetal paced, shaking her head.
"I can fail, Bluefeather, anyone can fail. W-What do I do?!" She demanded. Bluefeather shrugged.
"Gathering Time!" Called Softstar from outside. Hissing in frustration, Lilacpetal raced outside to follow the cats to the Gathering.
In SummerClan, Lionstar was on his last life, and had a new deputy named Sunbird. WinterClan had lost Mountainstar and Quailfang, and now had a new, young leader named Reedstar. AutumnClan had a new leader named Phoenixstar. Lilacpetal sat underneath High Rock with the other deputies. She shivered, remembering Rosestar's death. Softstar stepped forward first.
"All is great in SpringClan." She commented, stepping back. The other leaders announced their things about good prey, more kits, and so on. When SpringClan returned to camp, Lilacpetal went right to bed.
"Doooogs!" screeched a cat. Lilacpetal leaped to her paws, noticing Softstar and Stones fleeing from camp. Snarling, Lilacpetal raced into battle. A dog gripped Prebblepaw's scruff, making the apprentice squeal in fear. The dog thrashed its head from side to side, snarling with joy. Lilacpetal flung herself at the dog, making it drop Pebblepaw, who quickly fleed. All around Lilacpetal, dogs tossed cats around. Lilacpetal quickly sent the dog fleeing, and then pelted to another. Dogpelt was mangled before Lilacpetal could reach him, and Petalpelt was ripped apart. Lilacpetal flahsed around to see Preciousheart cornered by three dogs.
"Preciousheart!" She screeched, pelting to him. A dog snapped at his neck, making him wail in pain. Lilacpetal lept onto the dog's back, digging her claws into its soft flesh. Yelping, it dropped her mate, and fled. Preciousheart grunted, rising to his paws and helping Lilacpetal fend off the other two dogs. Suddenly, Lilacpetal felt claws, cats claws, sink into her back. Shrieking, Lilacpetal flipped around to see Squirrelfoot lashing out at her.
"When your dead, Preciousheart is mine!" She spat, digging her fangs into the deputy's throat. Spitting, Lilacpetal lashed out at Squirrelfoot's ears, making the she-cat squeal and release her deputy. Lilacpetal staggered backwards, shaking her head to clear her blurry vision. She saw a dog race to Squirrelfoot, jaws open to reveal sharp fangs. Preciousheart was at Lilacpetal's side, panting as he watched Squirrelfoot get mauled. "H-Help me, my love! I love you, I-I'm your Clanmate!" Screeched Squirrelfoot. Preciousheart didn't budge until the dog dropped the limp she-cat and race to Preciousheart and Lilacpetal. After beating it, the dog fled, and the camp was empty, except for four bloody limp bodies. Preciousheart frowned at his mate.
"Lilacpetal, Bluefeather's safe and locked up in her den. See her now, and get your wounds checked," he ordered sharply. Lilacpetal stumbled over to her friend, and got patched up. She then padded over to her few remaining, tattered, starving Clanmates.
"I'm going to find and kill Softstar," Lilacpetal then growled to her Clanmates. They looked shocked, even Stripeheart did, but none of them argued. Pelting out of the tattered camp, Lilacpetal snarled, teeth barred, ready to feel warm blood on her fangs. A screech made her pause. It was Softstar! Lilacpetal followed the cries to find Stones sitting next to a kitting Softstar. The two weren't facing her, and couldn't scent or hear Lilacpetal. Crouching low, Lilacpetal stalked them.
"H-H-He-Help me, Stones!" Shrieked Softstar. Stones rubbed against his mate.
"Calm, my dear. Our kits are coming, and soon, it'll all be over..." He cooed, licking his mate's chest.
"Ain't that right?" Spat Lilacpetal, then leaping at the surprised tom. Softstar wailed in fear, watching her mate and deputy battle. Lilacpetaland Stones rolled down the hill, snarling. At the bottom, Lilacpetal quickly pinned the black tom, lashing at his face. Spitting in fury, Stones kicked Lilacpetal in the gut, making her wail in pain. Stones snorted in amusement, watching Lilacpetal bleed. Hissing, Lilacpetal launched herself at the tom, rolling with him again. He bit her neck in mid-roll, making Lilacpetal shriek in pain. Then, their was a loud SNAP. Looking down, Lilacpetal watched as Stones' neck turned over in an un-natural way. A fox trap gripped the tom's broken neck, making Lilacpetal shiver. She quickly bounded back over to Softstar and snarled. The Queen/Leader was mid-way through kitting, and blood pooled around her. A small, black and white tom kit was squealing beside her, and a brown tabby lay limp a few whisker-lengths away from her brother.
"You killed him, didn't you?" Asked Softstar, gritting her teeth. Lilacpetal nodded, tail lashing, claws unsheathed. To her surprise. Softstar looked up at her with joyful yellow eyes. "T-Thank you...I'm sorry, Lilacpetal, I didn't want to lead those dogs to camp, not exactly. I'm not going to survive kitting, and most of our Queens are dead because of me...My son won't survive, my daughter's already dead, and-" She was cut off by her own shriek as she kitted a small, black tux tom. She then relaxed, finished kitting, and slowly dying.
"Your last life, right?" Asked Lilacpetal softly. The leader nodded weakly.
"Bluefeather told you, didn't she? She's a good medicine cat, she'll serve you well...B-Before....Before my death, I shall name my kits so they can walk to the Dark Forest with me, and hopefully leave for StarClan... StarClan, please don't judge my kits badly because of my foolish actions..." Whispered Softstar, head on the ground, eyelids half-way down.
"Kits never go to the Dark Forest for no reason. Maybe you'll be with them in StarClan, my leader..." Mewed Lilacpetal, sitting beside her wounded leader.
"The she-cat is Petalkit, after you, a great deputy and future leader...Springkit for the tux, after SpringClan, which I destroyed...And Shamekit after my mistakes... Save SpringClan, Lilacpetal, I don't want them to die, only Stones did. Lead them, Lilacpetal...P-Ple....P-Please save SpringClan..." Whispered the Calico before going limp. Lilacpetal mourned for her leader, and then buried her along with her three kits who slowly died afterwards. Lilacpetal returned to camp, announcing the death of Softstar.
"I did not kill her, Stones did, as he killed our Clan to. Softstar was innocent, just foolish, she truthfully meant no harm. SpringClan will live, for I'll give up all of my nine lives I shall recieve soon to protect this Clan! StarClan will not let SpringClan die, we will live!" Yowled Lilacpetal.
"LILACPETAL, LILACPETAL!!!!!" Cried the Clan. Bluefeather padded over to Lilacpetal, nodding to the she-cat.
"Go have some fun with Preciousheart before we go. He seems upset with the loss of the Clan," murmured Bluefeather, padding away to her den. Lilacpetal nudged her mate.
"Come on, let's walk," She meowed softly, leading her mate out of camp. Preciousheart pressed against his mate, sighing. Lilacpetal smiled, licking his ears, making Preciousheart purr softly. Together, they sat by the stream, grooming each other and purring softly. He looked down at his mate, blue eyes shining clearly.
"How I love you, Lilacpetal..." He whispered, smiling. Lilacpetal gazed up at him, smiling. Preciousheart purred loudly, making Lilacpetal relaxed. He calmly licked her head, making Lilacpetal close her eyes.
"I love you too...Preciousheart....I-I think...I think I'm ready for a litter of kit-" Before Lilacpetal could finish, her mate was already gripping her scruff softly.
After they were done, Lilacpetal lay there, shaking her pelt, in great pain. "I didn't hurt you, did I?" Asked Preciousheart, concern flashing in the tom's eyes. Lilacpetal frowned, and rubbed her muzzle against his.
"It'll be worth it..." She murmured, purring with her lilac eyes shining. Preciousheart sighed heavily, looking deep into her beautiful eyes.
"I-I just love you so much, your so pretty and all!" He cried as he once again gripped his mate's scruff, making her shriek. After they were done with a second time, Lilacpetal quickly fled with Preciosheart close behind.
W-Will, I-I-Is he trying to do it again?! I'm in so much pain, why won't he stop?!  She thought, racing away faster. But Preciousheart quickly pinned his mate, and tried again. Afterwards, the two lay together, this time purring.
"S-Sorry...." Whispered Preciousheart, looking ashamed.
"L-Like I said...I-It'll all be worth it later." Lilacpetal grumbled, pressing close against her mate.
When the two returned, Bluefeather whislted softly. "So you to did have some 'fun'?" She teased, looking at a ruffled Lilacpetal. Lilacpetal purred softly.
"Cut it out! Shall we go, Bluefeather?" Lilacpetal meowed, quickly grooming her pelt. Bluefeather nodded, and the two set out.
==Chapter 5==
"LILACSTAR, LILACSTAR!" Chanted the Clan surprisingly gleefully. Lilacstar purred softly, smiling down at Preciousheart. She raised her tail for silence. Preciousheart and Lilacstar had "done stuff" together before, so Lilacstar was already very plump.
"Preciousheart, please step forward." Meowed Lilacstar, gazing down at her mate. "You have told me once before you no-longer like your name. In honor of your bravery, from this day forward, you shall be known as Braveheart!" Announced Lilacstar.
"BRAVEHEART, BRAVEHEART!!" Cried the Clan. Lilacstar then gazed down at the newly made warrior, Jadewhisker.
"Jadewhisker, you have had an apprentice before, but he sadly died before he could be made a warrior.  I say these words before StarClan, so that the spirits of our warrior ancestors may approve of my choice. The new deputy of SpringClan is Jadewhisker! Jadewhisker, do you accept the position and role of a Deputy?" Called Lilacstar. Jadewhisker's eyes shone.
"I Do!" She meowed.
"Then I now announce that Jadewhisker is the Deputy of SpringClan!"
"JADEWHISKER, JADEWHISKER!" Cheered SpringClan. Lilacstar purred softly, gazing down at her Clan. They were still starving, and the Clan was still tiny. Lilacstar ruffled her pelt, leaping down from Sky Tree. Braveheart smiled at her, nuzzling his mate.
"Thanks for renaming me, I like the new name, actually, I love it," He murmured softly, gazing at his mate's swolen belly. "And you be careful," Braveheart warned. Lilacstar then hissed in frustration.
"How could I have forgotten! Kits, your next, but now, Beaverpaw, Pebblepaw, please step forward." Murmured Lilacstar, lilac eyes shining. My very first apprentice... She thought, smiling. "I, Lilacstar, leader of SpringClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these apprentices. They have trained hard to learn the ways of your brilliant code and I commend them to you as warriors in their turn. Do you promise to uphold the warrior code, protect and defend this Clan, even at the cost of your lives?" Called Lilacstar
"I do!" Chimmed the two.
"Then, from this day forward, Pebblepaw, you shall be known as Pebblefall. Beaverpaw, from this day forward, you shall be known as Beavertail. May StarClan light your paths," Meowed Lilacstar.
"Beavertail, Pebblefall!" Cried the Clan. Lilacstar raised her tail for silence.
"Now, Shellkit, Frostkit, and Velvetkit, please step forward," Murmured Lilacstar. The three kits stepped forward. Lilacstar casted a glare down at a growling Warmpaw. "These apprentices have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for them to become apprentices. From this day forward, until you become warriors, you shall be known as Frostpaw, Shellpaw, and Velvetpaw. Jadewhisker, as the new deputy, I expect much from you. Pass on your skills to Frostpaw." Announced Lilacstar. She then turned to Velvetpaw, making Shellpaw bristle uncomfortably. "Velvetpaw, you shall be mentored by _____. Pass down your skills to your apprentice." Meowed Lilacstar, then turning to Shellpaw with a smile. "I see something in you, Shellpaw, so I'd like to apprentice you personally." Announced Lilacstar.
"Shellpaw, Frostpaw, Velvetpaw!" Called the Clan. Lilacstar leaped down, touching her nose to Shellpaw's, who was bristling with excitement.
"Can we check out the territory with Frostpaw??" She asked, bouncing. Lilacstar purred softly.
"Of course," She meowed, flicking her feathery tail. Braveheart smiled at Lilacstar, watching his mate walk away with her newly made apprentice.
Moons later...
"...And Shellshore!"
"Frostfire, Shellshore, Velvetcreek!" Chanted the Clan. Lilacstar purred, gazing around at SpringClan. The Clan was still hungry, since it was now Leaf-Bare. Lilacstar had to admit, she felt bad for making her apprentice a warrior late. WinterClan was stealing SpringClan prey, and Lilacstar and Reedstar were constantly arguing at Gatherings. Lilacstar was due any day now. Lilacstar padded over to Shellshore, hearing that Frostfire asked her to be his mate.
"Yes!" Purred Shellshore. Lilacstar smiled, nodding to her apprentice.
"I apologize for making you two warriors late, I mean, like really late," Sighed the leader. Shellshore smiled, and said it was alright. Braveheart padded over to Shellshore, nuzzling her. Braveheart and Lilacstar were currently five years and a half old. Lilacstar turned to Jadewhisker. I've been stuck in camp for what feels like moons! I need to go for a stroll, she thought, yawning. "Jadewhisker, give me a patrol to go on," Meowed Lilacstar.
"But Lilacstar, you're-" Before Jadewhisker could finish, Lilacstar cut her off.
"That's an order," Growled Lilacstar, flicking her tail in irritation. Jadewhisker hesitated, but called over Braveheart, Bramblewhisker, and Velvetcreek.
"Go on a hunting patrol. And Braveheart, keep an eye on your mate." Grunted the deputy, padding away. Lilacstar purred, nuzzling Braveheart, tail high.
"Let's go!" Meowed Lilacstar, bounding out of camp with her patrol following. Her belly swayed as she walked. Lilacstar gazed outside at the bright, cold white snow. It glistened in the bright sunlight as the patrol trudged through the snow.
"Don't let your belly drag in the snow!" Teased Bramblewhisker, purring softly. Lilacstar rolled her eyes, hopping over a snowdrift.
"I'm surprised I can still jump without getting weighed down," Replied Lilacstar, twitching an ear in amusement. Braveheart smiled, pressing against Lilacstar.
"Do you think we'll have more toms or more she-cats?" He asked. Lilacstar shrugged.
"Hopefully, whatever it or they is/are, they aren't single children like me," Sighed Lilacstar, sniffing the air. They were hunting along the WinterClan border, at Lilacstar's order.
"I still don't think it's safe for you to hunt with us, Lilacstar, ecspecially around WinterClan," Sighed Velvetcreek, gazing across the border. Lilacstar shrugged.
"I can take them!" She growled.
"Yeah, you think that, Lilacstar!" Snapped a brown and black tom across the border, ears back. A silver small, silver she-cat was with him, and a smoke-colored tom too.
"Breeecloud, we don't want trouble!" Argued the silver she-cat. Breezecloud snorted.
"They're acussing us of stealing prey, Mistcloud!" Snarled Breezecloud. Mistcloud let out a soft growl.
"Still, we don't want trouble," rumbled the smoke tom, who Lilacstar remembered from Gatherings, his name was Steamcloud, the mate to Mistcloud.
"We're not accusing, just pointing out the truth," Challenged Velvetcreek. Hissing, Lilacstar flicked her tail.
"Bug off, both of you!" She spat, frustrated. Breezecloud let out a loud, low growl.
"Are you challenging me, you bloated cow?!" He stated coldly, his yellow eyes narrowed. Braveheart shouldered past Velvetcreek, muzzle to muzzle with Breezecloud.
"Watch your tounge, little Mr. Fuzzy!!" He snarled, fur bristling. Breezecloud snarled, lashing out at Braveheart's face. Braveheart dodged, and leaped at the tom, bowling him over. Mistcloud and Steamcloud didn't budged, but the SpringClan patrol attacked anyway. Breezecloud cuffed Braveheart's ears, making him squeal.
"Leave my mate alone, you rotting pile of two-leg dung!" Hissed Lilacstar, dragging her claws along Breezecloud's back. Screeching, Breezecloud backed away, making Lilacstar snort in amusement. "I remember you, Shellpaw kicked your whiney little tail!" Spat Lilacstar, tail lashing. Shaking his head, Breezecloud leaped at Lilacstar, digging his claws into her soft, swolen belly. Lilacstar wailed and screeched in pain, backing away, panting like a mad dog. Breezecloud leaped at her, kicking her stomach.  Braveheart tackled Breezecloud, pummeling him over and over until the tom lay on the ground, shivering. Steamcloud and Mistcloud fled, wanting no trouble. Bramblewhisker raced to Lilacstar, eyes wide.
"I'm getting Bluefeather and Snowshine!" She hissed, pelting away very quickly. Lilacstar screeched in agony, digging her claws into the ground. Pain shuddered through her body, and Braveheart stood over her, fear blazing in his heart-warming blue eyes.
"Wh-Where is- Wh-Why is she getting them? We're-" Lilacstar cut herself off with a loud, ear-piercing wail of pain. Snowshine and Bluefeather arrived, and Bramblewhisker returned with a stick in her jaws. She gave it to Lilacstar, purring softly. Bluefeather scoffed.
"Your kitting at a time like this?! For the love of StarClan, you should've listened to Jadewhisker!" Spat Bluefeather, helping her leader kit. At the end, two limp kits lay beside the panting Queen. Lilacstar let out a wail of grief, gazing down at her two, limp brown tabby sons. All of the pain she went through, and then this?? Lilacstar frowned at her two deceased sons, and gazed up at Braveheart.
"Come on, my love, I'll help you bury them," He murmured softly, grabbing one kit's scruff. Lilacstar grabbed the other, and the two carried them to the spot they bred. Digging two holes, Lilacstar lay her son down in one, licking his cold head softly.
I would've called you....Fangkit, after my father... You looked like a Fangkit. And your brother...Maybe Pridekit, it matches your father's name... Thought Lilacstar as she pushed her nose into her mate's soft, fluffy fur. Braveheart and Lilacstar mourned for their sons, and then returned to camp. Bluefeather insisted that Lilacstar slept in the Medicine Cat Den for the night, to make sure she didn't have any more kits in her belly, and that she announced her son's death. Lilacstar did niether of these things, and lay in her den with Braveheart wrapped around her, both terribly depressed. Bluefeather then walked in, a few Cat-Mint leaves in her mouth.
"Each of you take only one leaf, I don't want you two too loopy. These'll just calm your nerves," Murmured Bluefeather, dropping to. She then left, tail high. Lilacstar and Braveheart both had one, but after that, they wanted a bit more, but didn't take anymore. Together, they fell asleep.
The next morning, at sunrise, Lilacstar took her mate for a walk. They went to where they buried their sons and mourned for them once again. Lilacstar licked her glossy pelt, sighing softly. Braveheart pressed against his mate. "Braveheart...I want more kits, this time, a litter that'll live." Murmured Lilacstar. Braveheart blinked at her.
"A-Are you sure? I-I mean, it hurt you last time, and it hurt when you kitted, and-" Before he could finish, Lilacstar put her feathery tail over his mouth.
"I don't care, Braveheart, afterwards, it'll all be worth it," Meowed Lilacstar.
The two returned at Sunset, pelts ruffled and dirty. Bluefeather snorted. "Trying for another litter?" She teased. Lilacstar rolled her eyes and nodded. Bluefeather checked over her leader, noticing a few new marks from their time together. She then growled at Braveheart. "Mouse-Brain, you opened up her wounds from yesterday, and gave her a few more!" Snorted the Medicine Cat. She patched up her leader, flicking her tail. "You don't want to lose your first life so quickly, do you??" Demanded the Medicine Cat.
"I don't need so many herbs, Bluefeather, every cat here - except for me - have only one life. I have nine, Bluefeather, they're more important. There are few herbs currently, and my Clan need them more than me." Growled Lilacstar sharply. Rolling her eyes, Bluefeahter padded away to leave the couple in peace.
"Braveheart, come here! Go hunting with Velvetcreek, Snowshine, and Warmpelt!" Jadewhisker called. Braveheart sighed.
"Looks like I've got a job. Take good care of yourself, my love, I need you." Meowed Braveheart, padding away to join his patrol. Lilacstar watched him go, and then padded into her den to clean her messy pelt. Afterwards, she padded outside, sighing. She found herself a plump mouse to eat, and then talked with some of her warriors. They were still hungry, but slowly, ever-so slowly, the Clan was growing once again. WinterClan continued to steal prey, but Lilacstar didn't dare take her weak warriors into a battle they couldn't win. Lilacstar pricked her ears, waiting for the patrol to return.
"Hey Lilacstar," Meowed a voice. Lilacstar turned to see Jadewhisker padding over to her. Lilacstar flicked her ear.
"Hello Jadewhisker," responded the leader. Jadewhisker smiled, dipping her head. "What brings you over here?" Asked Lilacstar. Jadewhisker shrugged, and then sighed.
"Nothing to do, I supposed. Ashfrost's out with Spottedheart, as usual." Mewed Jadewhisker, wrapping her tail around her paws. Lilacstar snorted in amusement.
"Oh, so you talk to me now that you've got nothing to do?" Purred Lilacstar. Jadewhisker twitched her whiskers in amusement.
"Yep!" She meowed.  The two chatted until the patrol returned, reporting more trouble with WinterClan. Lilacstar let out a hiss. The Clan needed to attack, but Lilacstar didn't dare want to risk her Clan. New-Leaf would come, then they would attack. Flicking her feathery tail, she padded into her den.
Before Lilacstar knew it, Bluefeather checked the leader, and she was expecting Braveheart's kits. With a purr, she told Braveheart, who pelted about, excited. He then pasued, looking Lilacstar straight into her lilac eyes. At first he seemed stern, but his serious melted in her beautiful eyes as he gazed into their depths. "Oh Lilacstar...Please don't get yourself into trouble this time while kitting," He whispered softly, nuzzling the dark brown tabby. Lilacstar smiled, flicking her tail.
"I'll try not to, if WinterClan can cool their jets," She commented, rising to her paws. It was time for yet another Gathering. Shaking her pelt, the leader called her Clan and departed with them. Sunstar gave the SpringClan leader a friendly smirk as she struggled up the High Rock.
"Ah, expecting again? I heard about last time, so don't be foolish this time!" Meowed the SummerClan leader, letting out a yawn. Lilacstar looked over the leader, and then laughed.
"Ah, and I'm not alone this time!" She purred. Sunstar stopped dead in her tracks, barely breathing.
"Wh-What...?" She gasped. Lilacstar frowned, tilting her head to the side. "I-I can't be! I'm leader for StarClan's sake!!! Curse you, Eclipseblaze! Li-Lilacstar...What do I do, how do I tell him?! What will SummerClan think?! C-Can I still lead??" Asked Sunstar, fur bristling. Lilacstar twitched her whiskers, both in amusement and irritation.
"Well, if you haven't noticed, I'm kind of a leader too! Tell Eclipseblaze gently, let him know you'll be alright, and everything will be alright! Don't fret, or you'll kit here!" Lilacstar scoffed, wrapping her tail around her paws and swollen belly. Sunstar shuffled her paws, and watched as Reedstar padded up to join them, casting a glare at Lilacstar, who returned the glare. Phoenixstar leaped up after them, glancing at Reedstar and Lilacstar with a confused look. Sunstar let out a soft purr.
"Wow, never noticed, but we're all she-cats! She-cats shall rule the forest!!" Growled Sunstar, ruffling her pelt, shoving out her chest with her usual proud look. Phoenixstar smiled at Lilacstar.
"Expecting kits again? You have my congratulations," Commented the AutumnClan leader. Lilacstar dipped her head in respect.
"I am too!" Purred Sunstar. Out of the four leaders, it was thought that Sunstar was youngest. She was quite kit-like and proud of everything. Phoenixstar dipped her head to Sunstar and sat down with the others.
"Let the Gathering being!" Shouted Reedstar, making Lilacstar flinch. Phoenixstar went first, saying everything was going well, despite the chilly weather of Leaf-Bare. Reedstar quickly shouldered past her, going next.
"Prey is running great, in WinterClan territory!" She began, sharply glaring down at Lilacstar, who bristled in rage. "We have new warriors, more kits, and more expecting Queens! And I get you know that prey is running great on our territory, Lilacstar, but with all respect, stay off it, and hunt in your own borders!" She growled. Lilacstar snarled, rising to her paws. To the other leaders' surprise, she just shouldered past Reedstar, giving her a rouch bump with her shoulders, making the she-cat growl.
"Prey is running wonderful in SpringClan territory, I do not know how it is in other territories!" Hissed Lilacstar sharply, glaring back at Reedstar. "I'm expecting kits, and so are other Queens, so SpringClan will be supplied with many warriors!" She added, growling quietly. A snort from a WinterClan warrior came from below.
"Will!" The warrior commented. Lilacstar, fur fluffed, leaned over the edge with her long, sharp claws digging into the rock, making a loud, irritating scraping noise. Cats flinched at this noise, but the cat below held Lilacstar's gaze, but then flinched sharply at her voice and quickly angering look.
"Yes, will and do! So watch your tounge, kitty, or I'll have more warriors rip it from your throat!!" Screeched Lilacstar. Sunstar gazed up, noticing a few, small clouds floating closer to the moon. The WinterClan warrior flinched, and ducked away, out of sight. Lilacstar then sat back, fur flat, looking pleased. Sunstar quickly walked forward.
"SummerClan's great, as usual. Prey's plentiful, but we did scent some rogue on our territory, so look out!" Mewed the small she-cat, ruffling her beautiful pelt so it caught the moonlight and toms' eyes. "But we may take care of it before you, or atleast scare it away with our bruteforce!" She meowed, head held high.
After the meeting, Lilacstar returned to camp, and curled in a battle for some sleep.
==Chapter 6==
Before Lilacstar knew it, she was in the nursery, kitting. So far, as before, she was doing horribly.  She already had a small, black tom laying limp next to her. Please StarClan, don't be cruel, let these on-coming ones live!! She thought, screeching in pain. Lilacstar was weak, very weak. She was bleeding badly. I-I'm not going to end up like Softstar, am I?? She wondered, shivering.
"Come on, he/she is almost here, Lilacstar! P-Please, keep trying, don't...Don't give up!" Bluefeather whispered, her muzzle close to her ear. Warriors had to remove Braveheart from the nursery by force. He was fretting over his mate constantly, and annoying both the Leader and Medicince Cat. Lilacstar pushed once again, and felt relief crawl all over her body, and then, all she saw was Black. Then, she saw <inster cat who gave life here>.
<Loses life for Mercy>
"I-Is she ok??!!! L-Lilacstar, my love, open your eyes, please!!" Wailed a voice. Slowly, the leader opened her eyes to see Braveheart crouching over her. "Thank StarClan!!" He wailed, nuzzling Lilacstar. Bluefeather, to Lilacstar's surprise, was smiling and purring softly. Lilacstar casted the Medicine Cat a weird look.
"W-what? Are you happy that I lost a life??" She asked, bewildered. Bluefeather shook her head, and then Lilacstar felt warmth down by her belly. Gazing down, she saw a small, wriggling ball of dark brown tabby fur.
"Your a mother, my love!" Meowed Braveheart, eyes shining. Lilacstar purred loudly, nuzzling Braveheart.
"And your a father. What should we name her?" She asked, smiling. "You name her!" She added. Braveheart paused.
"Me? What if she'll be our only kit?" He mewed, frowning. Lilacstar flicked her tail, still a bit weak and tired.
"Just name her!!" She purred, pawing his ears playfully. Braveheart's eyes shone in the faint light that barely trickled into the nursery.
"Lavenderkit, mainly after you, but you know I've always loved Lavender." Murmured Braveheart, licking his new-born daughter's head. He then gazed sadly at his deceased son. "I would've named him Nocturnalkit, but he doesn't need one, let StarClan name him," he murmured, licking the black tomkit's head. Bluefeather then gave Braveheart a shove.
"Move your tail, Braveheart, Lilacstar needs her rest, and so does Lavenderkit!" She grunted, shoving the tom outside.
"Momma, Momma! Lookie at me!" Squealed the four-moon old Lavenderkit, leaping high into the air. Lilacstar purred, licking her daughter's head.
"Very good, Lavenderkit!" She meowed. Lilacstar looked up to see Braveheart padding over to them, his pelt swaying. A squirrel lay limp in his jaws, making Lilacstar drool, stomach rumbling. Braveheart nuzzled her as they met up, and smiled at their daughter. He put down the squirrel, and caught Lavenderkit before she could leap onto it.
"Daaadddy!" She complained. Braveheart purred.
"Don't ruin your mother's food, Lavenderkit," he scolded softly. Lavenderkit let out a long, loud sigh.
"I can have some too!" She commented bitterly, fluffing her pelt as Braveheart set her down. He let out a purr of amusement, and watched as Lavenderkit nibbled on Lilacstar's freshkill. Braveheart sat next to his mate, licking her head softly. After Lavenderkit had her fill, Lilacstar finished up the freshkill, flicking her tail.
"Daddy, wanna play? Can you teach me some moves?" Asked Lavnederkit, leaping up and down. The family was very close, and Lavenderkit loved both of her parents dearly.
"'Course!" Purred Braveheart, playfully flicked his daughter's ear with his tail. She squealed, leaping up at his tail. Braveheart playfully pinned her with a paw, licking the she-kit's head.
"Hey, Dadddy!" Squeaked Lavenderkit, flailing under her father's paws, giggling. He let her up and sat down with a smile as his daughter snuggled close in his fur. The two scooted over to Lilacstar, who purred loudly as her family pressed close. Jadewhisker suddenly bolted over to the family, pelt bristling.  She quickly skidded to a hault, frightening Lavenderkit who huddled close to Lilacstar who wrapped her tail around her kit. "Yes?" Muttered Lilacstar. Jadewhisker gazed up at her leader with wide, frightened eyes.
"B-Big border squirmish!" She meowed, panting. Lilacstar leaped to her paws, pelt bristling. She now noticed a large scratch on Jadewhisker's shoulder, and a bit on her ear. Braveheart leaped to his paws, snarling. Lilacstar raised her muzzle.
"Frostfire, Shellshore, Spottedheart, Ashfrost, and Whisperleaf! Help the patrol along WinterClan border!" Ordered Lilacstar. Braveheart turned to his mate.
"I'm going to, I don't care what you say. I need to protect our Clan and daughter...I need to keep you safe most of all, Lilacstar." He growled, quickly pelting out of camp before Lilacstar could even say anything. She ordered her kit to stay safe in the nursery, and quickly pelted after her mate. The border was hectic, cats were fighting everywhere.
"Lilacstar, what're you doing?!" Screeched Braveheart, who batted a black and white tom away.
"Helping you! I love you with all my heart, Braveheart, I have eight lives to spare!" Spat Lilacstar, leaping at a white she-cat. The she-cat quickly fled, and was replaced by a massive russet colored tom. Yowling with rage, he lashed out at her face, flinging Lilacstar backwards. Snarling, she regained her ground, and leaped at him with her claws aimed for his neck. The tom ducked a little, and had the perfect time to dig his fangs into her neck. Wailing, Lilacstar backed away. The tom lashed out at her legs, making her fall to the ground.
"Lilacstar!!" Shrieked Braveheart, knocking the tom over with a single blow. He helped her to his paws, and was suddenly knocked over by a huge, dark brown tabby tom. The two were obviously brothers. Lilacstar snarled, lashing out at the tom.  Before Lilacstar knew it, the russet tom was back, and digging his claws into her back. He pinned her, and made her watch as his brother dug his claws into a pinned Braveheart multiple times.
"Braveheart!!!!" Wailed Lilacstar, squirming. Her eyes blazed, her claws lashed out rapidly, and her teeth were barred. Braveheart was still kicking, and lashed out at the russet tom's face, making him squeal and back away. He bowled over the dark brown tabby pinning Lilacstar and fled up a tree. She tried to follow, but the tabby pinned her once again, aiming a blow for a neck. The russet tom joined, raising a claw. This'll certainly take away a life of two! Fight, Lilacstar, fight! She thought, flailing.
"Get off her, flea begs!!!!!" Shrieked Braveheart, his cry so loud, almost all cats stopped except the two pinning her. One lashed out, delivering a powerful blow to Lilacstar's neck, making her go limp. Her vision was blurring, and she could see her mate leap from the tree, striking the tom who took her life in the neck. That tom didn't move, but the other caught Braveheart in the air after his claws sunk into the other's neck, and he flung him to the ground. Braveheart fell beside his mate, limp. Lilacstar's vision went black slowly afterwards. While her vision was still there, she stared deep into her mate's glazed, deep blue eyes.
<loses life for love>
Lilacstar slowly got back up. I no longer have my love... She thought, heart full of pain. She then saw the russet tom who killed Braveheart, licking a claw as he watched Jadewhisker flee. I no longer have mercy either. No mercy, Lilacstar, show no mercy, for you no longer have any! She thought, yowling. She bowled the tom over, digging her claws into his back, biting the russet tom's neck until his squealing stopped and he went limp. His squealing and its quick ending made cats freeze, and some wail in grief. The two Clans sat there in silence for a few moments before a she-cat called out.
"She killed Pinefang! She killed our deputy!" The she-cat cried. The WinterClan patrol quickly vanished, casting cold glares at the SpringClan cats.
"Viictory!" Cried Jadewhisker. She then pasued, gazing at a raging Lilacstar, and two limp bodies. One was Braveheart, and the other his sister, Whisperleaf. She then sat there, mouth hanging open. She finally got the guts to slowly walk over to Lilacstar. ".....I...I-I'm....I-I'm so sorry, Lilacstar...I truely am..." She whispered silently, head hanging. Lilacstar sat there, crying her heart out silently. "I will be sure we hold a ceremony for them," she meowed quietly. Lilacstar nodded a bit, and then finally gazed at her deputy with upset, lilac eyes.
"Wh-What...What do I tell Lavenderkit? Wh-What do I...What do I do?" She asked, voice cracking. Jadewhisker sighed, and then lead her mourning leader back to camp, warriors carrying their two deceased Clanmates. Lilacstar heard a cat tripped, and quickly flashed around, making Jadewhisker jump in fear and surprise. Her pelt bristled a bit as she spoke.  "Be careful! D-Don't drop him! H-He...H-He could still be alive, don't you dare harm him!" Lilacstar screeched. The warriors flinched, eyes shining with pain. Jadewhisker quickly rushed to her leader's side, putting her tail on her shoulder.
"L-Lilacstar..." She began. Lilacstar shook her head like a mad dog.
"N-No! Respect my mate, I need him, his daughter needs him!" She hissed sharply, eyes blazing. Jadewhisker put her ears back, frustrated.
"Lilacstar, for StarClan's sake. He's dead!!! I'm sorry, but we can't change that!!" Snarled Jadewhisker. Lilacstar looked away, fur fluffed. The warriors were frightened and greif-striken. Jadewhisker slowly calmed down, and padded back up to her leader. "I'm sorry Lilacstar, but....Its hard, we can't change your mate's death. Atleast you avenged him, which shocked us, probably even StarClan," she murmured. The patrol returned to camp. Lilacstar dreaded every step, not being able to bear seeing her daughter break down into tears. Lilacstar herself could barely repress tears. Lavenderkit was bounded over to them, ears pricked. She then slowed, mouth gapping at her mother's bloody pelt and her father's limp body.
"P-P-Papa!" She wailed, racing to the tom. "Mommy, wh-why isn't he moving??! Daddy wake up, wake up daddy!" Sobbed Lavenderkit rapidly shoving her paw into her father's pelt and touching his cold, hard flesh. Lavenderkit gazed up at her mother, lilac eyes watering. Lilacstar nearly melted in her daughter's gaze. She had the same eyes as Lilacstar, which Braveheart had often talked about. "Momma!" Lavenderkit then cried again. Lilacstar flinched, nuzzling her mourning daughter close, mourning along side her.
"He's...Dead, Lavenderkit. I avenged his death, and I'll do it again over and over, you understand..." Whispered Lilacstar, gazing down at her daughter who snuggled close into the leader's dark fur.
Two moons later...
"...Lavenderpaw, your mentor shall be Shellshore. Shellshore, I apprenticed you myself, and I expect you to pass on the skills I taught you to my very own daughter." Lilacstar announced.
"LAVENDERPAW, LAVENDERPAW!" Chimed The Clan. Lilacstar twitched her ear, noticing that Shellshore and her mate had gotten quite close lately, and she expected to have to switch her daughter to another cat as a mentor soon, because Shellshore may end up expeting kits. After the ceremony, Jadewhisker padded over to Lilacstar, tail low to the ground.
"What's wrong?" Asked Lilacstar, confused. Jadewhisker shrugged.
"Spottedheart and my brother, Ashforst are...Th-They're getting close, they may be mates!" Sighed Jadewhisker. "I respect my brother's decisions, and Spottedheart's my friend...But, he's my brother, and he'll be busy with his kits before long," murmured Jadewhisker, looking at her paws. Lilacstar shrugged at her friend.
"It's just part of life. I lost my mate and parents, atleast Ashfrost is still alive," commented the leader. Jadewhisker nodded and padded away. Lavenderpaw was leaving with Shellshoreto explore the territory.
Moons later...
Lilacstar ruffled her pelt. She was getting older now, and her muzzle had a few flecks of silver on it. Sighing, she watched her daughter walk out of camp with a pregnant Shellshore. Lilacstar narrowed her eyes at Frostfire, who was talking with Snowshine, his mother. He's been ignoring Shellshore later...If he even thinks about leaving her while expecting his kits, so help me, I'll shove my claws straight into his throat!! Lilacstar thought with a soft growl, remembering her kithood with Sunnypaw, who tried stealing her father from her mother. Lilacstar smiled, remembering that today was the day her daughter could be made a warrior if she passed the test. Stretching her legs, Lilacstar leaped down from Sky Tree, deciding to try and watch her daughter hunt for her assesment. Crouching low, she watched as Lavenderpaw stalked a fat, red squirrel. She got closer and closer, and paused. Pounce! Thought Lilacstar. A few seconds later, Lavenderpaw leaped, jabbing her claws into the squirrel's back. It opened its mouth to wail, but nothing came out, and it went limp. She buried her prey and continued on. Lilacstar got lost through the woods, and then bumped into Shellshore.
"Lilacstar! Wh-What're you doing!?" Shellshore asked quietly. The leader shrugged.
"Watching my daughter, of course," Lilacstar responded quietly. Nodding, Shellshore stalked ahead, following her apprentice. Lilacstar began to follow, but stepped on a thorn, cursing under her breath silently. She sat there for awhile, nibbling in the thorn to try and remove it from her paw-pad. Lilacstar scowled as she pushed the thorn in more, tail lashing. Giving up, she padded ahead. Her daughter would be finished by now. Shellshore walked by with a smile.
"She's finished, but wants to hunt some more, just to please you, lucky! I sure hope my kits grow up like your daughter, Lilacstar. Lavenderpaw caught that squirrel, and two mice, quite impressive!" Mewed Shellshore. Lilacstar smiled and let the Queen pass. She padded about, finding her daughter stalking a rabbit. Lilacstar sat there in bushes, watching her daughter creep closer to her prey.
And Pounce! Thought Lilacstar, noticing her daughter was very close. To Lilacstar's surprise, the apprentice remained still, and then pricked her ears. The rabbit did to, and then let out a squeal of fear and fled. Lavenderpaw quickly fled too, fur bristling in fear. Lilacstar growled, rising to her paws as she noticed a large, ginger and white tom pad through some bushes, eyes narrowed. He had no Clan scent, just rogue. He was about her age. Lilacstar leaped from the bushes, snarling. The tom didn't even flinch, but growled. "What're you doing on SpringClan territory?!" Demanded Lilacstar. The tom jumped in surprise.
"Territory??" He echoed. The tom then sighed, shaking his head. "My bad, your a Clan cat. Sorry, I was stalking that squirrel that that younger cat was stalking too. I scared it so she would fled, 'cause I didn't want trouble. But, well, you're here," he meowed, blue eyes apologetic. Lilacstar nodded, her lilac eyes gazing into his blue eyes. She melted in his gorgeous eyes, and he seemed to melt in her lilac eyes. "I-I'm Flaring, by the way," the tom commented. Lilacstar smiled.
"Well, you didn't just run into a Clan cat, you ran into one of their leaders. I'm Lilacstar, SpringClan's leader." She murmured. Flaring smiled.
"Well, now I'm scared. Nice to meet you, Lilacstar." Meowed Flaring, licking a paw. He was muscular and handsome, and probably had tons of she-cats after him.
He looks good compared to most rogues and Clancats, Lilacstar thought, ruffling her pelt. "So, you haven't come to join?" She asked. Flaring shook his head.
"Sorry, I accidently walked over your border, I didn't want to join." Flaring explained, laying down with a smile. "But I'd be happy to chat with you, your a nice and pretty cat," He added, a bit red. Lilacstar blushed, sitting down with her feathery tail wrapped around her gentle paws.
"You seem nice too, and you are handsome," blurted Lilacstar, looking at the ground. Flaring purred in amusement. Lilacstar had feelings for Flaring, but not like she did have with Braveheart. After talking for quite sometime, Lilacstar rose to her paws. "That was my daughter you saw hunting your rabbit. Her father, my mate, died quite a while ago. I've got to make her a warrior now, so I have to go..." Murmured Lilacstar with a frown. Flaring frowned too.
"Uhm, Lilacstar..."
"Yeah?"
"C-Could you meet me here again tomorrow at Sun-High? A-And hopefully the day after that, and the day after that day, and so on....."
"Or course, Flaring."
Lilacstar made her daughter a warrior with the name of Lavenderpetal, after herself. Lilacstar frowned down at her daughter. She was made a warrior very early, but was showing great skills. Shrugging, Lilacstar went to bed.
Day after day, Lilacstar and Flaring met. About a week later...
Lilacstar purred, stretching in the brilliant golden sunlight. The two padded past a stream, talking quite close. Flaring nuzzled Lilacstar, licking her brown head. Lilacstar smiled. It still didn't feel the same as it felt with Braveheart. Flaring shuffled his paws, pulling away. Lilacstar frowned. "What?" She asked. Flaring took a deep breath.
"I-I really like you, Lilacstar. Your a very gorgeous cat, even for a Clancat. I want to have kits with you, Lilacstar, and help you every day. But I don't want to join your Clan, I love living like a free cat. But, Lilacstar...Will you be by mate?" Asked Flaring. Lilacstar frowned, but licked his chin.
"...W-Well, yeah, I guess..." Mewed Lilacstar, hesitating. Flaring purred, pressing close against Lilacstar, making her purr too.
Moons later, Lilacstar found herself in the nursery once again. She was expecting Flaring's kits, and to her surprise, no-one bothered to ask who the father was. Shellshore lay in the nursery with her, very plump. Lilacstar flexed a claw, angry with Frostfire who had argued and broken up with poor Shellshore. Most think I want to skin him because I'm just upset since I'm expecting kits, and it's natural. Truthfully, I want to skin him for breaking my apprentice's heart! Thought Lilacstar, letting out a soft growl. Lilacstar twitched an ear as Bluefeather padded into the medicine cat to check on Lilacstar.
"I'm just worried about how you'll kit. Your old, Lilacstar, and so am I." Sighed Bluefeather, checking over her leader. Lilacstar grunted.
"Ah, yes, but I still have seven lives, Bluefeather. I'm fine!" She insisted. Bluefeather nodded and left. Lilacstar still had moons before she would kit, so she decided to go for a walk. Stretching her legs, she gazed around. It was night, and Silverpelt was shining brightly above. Lilacstar smiled. Flaring had been very pleased and proud when Lilacstar told him she was expecting his kits. He had even considered joining to make sure she was alright. To her surprise, he was very concerned about her, hoping she would be alright when kitting. A red-brown pelt suddenly flashed in front of Lilacstar. But in an instant, it was gone.
"What, or who, was that...?" Wondered Lilacstar outside. It wasn't Flaring, that was for sure, and the cat's eyes were a bright yellow. Lilacstar continued walking, a bit nervous. The pelt and eyes were familular, and left Lilacstar feeling sick. Why? It reminded me of death, or falling, of...Rosestar... Thought Lilacstar, then growling. The cat who ran past had been Lionstar, visiting from the Dark Forest. Lilacstar quickly turned tail, but before she could flee, a tree fell onto her head, leaving her head bleeding.
<loses life for Peace>
Lilacstar found herself back in camp with Bluefeather fussing over her. "Mouse-Brain! Lucky you, that tree only took one life, and your kits will be fine!" Snapped the medicine cat, letting her leader struggle to her paws.
"I was bored!" Commented Lilacstar. Bluefeather rolled her eyes.
"So, you were bored and decided: Oh, I know what to do! I'll go lose a life!" Spat the blue-gray she-cat, tail lashing. Lilacstar snorted, padding away to the nursery and lay down.
I've lost Love, Peace, and Mercy. Is this for a....Battle? Wondered the Queen. Lilacstar shrugged, and fell asleep.
That night, Lilacstar saw Rosestar.
<loses life for Integrity due to Old Age>
When Lilacstar woke, Shellshore was standing over her with panic in her emerald gaze. She then sighed with relief as her mentor woke.
"Great StarClan, I thought you lost all your lives!" Exclaimed Shellshore, sitting back on her haunches. Lilacstar purred softly.
"Thanks for your consern, Shellshore," she meowed, licking a paw. Shellshore nodded, and padded back to her nest, stretching her legs as she settled down. Lilacstar rose to her paws, and padded out of camp to see Flaring. The tom happily met up with her, his pelt gleaming.
"Hey, beautiful," the tom rumbled softly. Lilacstar purred, licking his cheek.
"Hey, Flaring. I lost a life last night," she murmured with a frown. Flaring frowned also. The two walked along WinterClan border until Flaring left. It was getting dark, and Lilacstar was ready to go home until a WinterClan patrol spotted her, snarling. They quickly surronded the leader, pelts bristling. "Go away, your passing over my border," warned Lilacstar, unsheathing her claws and snarling. Breezecloud puffed out his pelt, snarling.
"Never! You killed out deputy, and wounded many of our warriors!" He spat, muzzle inches from her face. Snarling, Lilacstar lashed out at his face, making Breezecloud squeal and back off.
"You trying to start a battle, fluffy? Go run to your Two-Legs, Breezecloud! WinterClan is a bunch of little kit kittypets! Whimps, babies, Kits, Fox-hearts!" Snarled Lilacstar, glaring at all of the patrol. Mistcloud backed away slowly, obviously not wanting to fight. Breezecloud lashed out at the brown tabby leader, but missed, making Lilacstar laugh. "Clutz!" She sneered. Breezecloud yowled with rage, leaping at the leader. Though she was old, she was a very agile and graceful cat. Lilacstar quickly dodged, raking her claws down the black and brown tom's back. He squealed, pelting back to the crowd around Lilacstar. WinterClan warriors snarled in challenge, claws unsheathed. Lilacstar was all alone, once against five. She ruffled her pelt, glaring at the patrol.  A large, muscular, white tabby tom pinned Lilacstar to the ground. She flung him, and leaped at Breezecloud, pummeling his face with strong blows. He quickly fled, and a black she-cat lashed at Lilacstar's back.
"That's for calling us kittypets!" She hissed. Snarling, Lilacstar dug her claws into the warrior's throat. She wailed, and fled. Lilacstar pricked her ears as she noticed Flaring pelting to her.
"Get away from my mate, you flea-bags!" He spat, bowling over a large brown tom. The lashed out at the tom's face, making him wail in pain and flee. The two were still out numbered, and Flaring was getting beaten. He hissed in fury, and turned away, facing Lilacstar. Something kept telling Lilacstar to flee, and that something's voice was Rosestar.
Rosestar gave me my life for Integrity, which I lost...Integrity, I shouldn't trust someone...But who? Wondered Lilacstar, watching as her mate sat there, glaring at her. It's Flaring, isn't it?? She thought, watching as her mate unsheathed his claws.
"I'm sorry, Lilacstar, but I'm going to bleed to death. You have some lives left, and I want to leave my mark, so our kits remember me. I'm doing this out of love, Lilacstar...Good bye," he murmured, leaping at his mate. Flaring pinned Lilacstar to the ground, claws stabbing into her soft flesh. She squealed, struggling under her mate. All of the WinterClan patrol left expcept for the white tabby tom, who smiled down at the suffering Lilacstar. He raised a claw, smirking.
"A battle, you say, Lilacstar? Well, I'll send the message, if you don't lose more than one life!" The tom spat, lashing at the she-cats neck. Lilacstar struggled, and eventually went limp. She noticed that Flaring wanted to kill her, and got mad at the WinterClan warrior for taking Lilacstar's life. So, he attacked the warrior, but was already heavily wounded, so he fled. The Warrior did as he promised and told Reedstar that they should battle SpringClan. And she agreed.
<loses life for Humor>
A few moons later, Lilacstar was kitting. She had two kits: A son and a daughter. And on a good note, both were living, and Lilacstar didn't lose a life. Lilacstar purred softly as the tom let out a small growl. Bluefeather purred. "What're you naming them?" She asked. Shellshore had four kits beside her too, and kitting a week before Lilacstar.
"The she-cat will be Scarletkit, and the tom-" Before Lilacstar could finish, a loud screech was heard outside camp. Lilacstar leaped to her paws, snarling. Her kits squealed in fear and surprise, and Shellshore pricked her ears.
"WinterClan, attack!!" Snarled Reedstar, pelting into the SpringClan camp. Lilacstar snarled as Shellshore jumped in front of Lilacstar.
"You can't leave your kits, Lilacstar, and your tired. The Warriors will handle this, stay here," Meowed Shellshore, returning to her nest. Lilacstar growled, but her apprentice was right. Lilacstar lay down with her kits, hissing in frustration. Outside, war raged. Lilacstar was itching for a good fight, but she couldn't. She then heard a cry of Bluefeather, who was trying to reach her den to hide. The white tabby tom who had taken one of Lilacstar's lives not to long ago, was pinning the medicine cat to the ground, digging his claws into her pelt. Lilacstar looked at her kits once, and then quickly dashed outside and attacked the tom. She lashed at his face, making him squeal. Smirking, he fled, and was replaced by a black and white she-cat. The she-cat lashed out at Lilacstar's ears, making the leader snarl in pain. She fought with the warrior for awhile before the she-cat finally fled.
"Lilacstar, your kits!!" Shrieked Jadewhisker, who was fighting off Reedstar. Lilacstar gasped as she saw the White Tabby tom grab her kits and quickly flee. Lilacstar pelted after him, fur fluffed with anger. Lilacstar was out of camp, and watched the tom cross the border. Lilacstar was about to cross too when Reedstar, who had apparently been following Lilacstar, pinned Lilacstar to the ground.
"Those are our kits now, Lilacstar! That's for killing our deputy!" Spat the black-based tabby. The two rolled about until Lilacstar lashed at the leader's belly and sent her fleeing. The WinterClan Leader raced back to WinterClan camp to make sure Lilacstar didn't go to WinterClan and steal back her kits. The White tabby tom returned, leaping at Lilacstar. He was very strong, and pinned weak Lilacstar with ease. She cringed.
I'm a fool! I left camp, so now this tom can easily kick my tail, and I left the nursery and let my kits get stolen! I don't have Mercy anymore, no Peace, and nothing to love. I'm not Humorous anymore, and now, I'm just serious and seriously ticked!!Thought Lilacstar, barring her fangs. The tom lashed at Lilacstar's throat, wanting to take yet another one of her lives. Lilac eyes blazing like fire, Lilacstar dug her fangs into the tom's neck. He squealed, struggling in Lilacstar's hard grasp. "Struggling will only make it worse! You diserve to die for taking a life of mine and my kits!" Spat Lilacstar, biting down harder until the tom went limp.
The battle ended, and to Lilacstar' surprise, SpringClan won. But to her, SpringClan lost, because they stole her kits, SpringClan's future warriors. Lilacstar lived the rest of her life depressed. Her muzzle was gray, but her pelt was still glossy and gorgeous.  She had become quite quiet, and didn't leave camp much.
"Dogs!" Screeched a cat. Jadewhisker was talking to Lilacstar all night, and had fallen asleep in Lilacstar's den on the ground. Lilacstar pelted over to the Deputy, waking her. Warmpelt strode inside.
"You two, get out of camp, we need to make sure you're safe!" He ordered. Lilacstar twitched her whiskers, but listened. Together, the leader and deputy fled. Though Lilacstar had a strong dislike for Frostfire now, she was thinking the tom would become a great leader. She hoped when Jadewhisker became leader in Lilacstar's place, that she'd make Frostfire deputy. The two stopped on a hill as two dogs came near, snarling. They leaped, killing Jadewhisker in an instant.
"Jadewhi-" Before Lilacstar could finish, she recieved a heavy blow. She fell on the ground, vision black.
<loses life for Adventure and life for Dignity and life for Curiosity>
Lilacstar blinked open her eyes, very weak. It was night, and Jadewhisker was beside her. They both smelled of Rosemary, and were near the burial sight. I'm not dead! She thought, trying to get up. But she was not sucessful. She fell down with a thump, grunting in pain. She then heard cats chanting Frostfire's name. He's going to be leader now...The Clan has decided...That's good, he'll do good. So the cats burying Jadewhisker and I left to see who the new leader will be, she thought, sighing. A hoot called above, and Lilacstar looked up to see an owl. Its yellow eyes gleamed with pleasure, and it unfolded its wings. It dove down, catching Lilacstar in its talons. Lilacstar screeched, struggling in the owl's grasp. It flew higher and higher, and decided that Lilacstar would've been a tough meal, so it dropped her. Lilacstar hit the ground with a sickening crack, and lost her last life, Strength. She then joined the Ranks of StarClan, welcomed by Rosestar, Braveheart, Sharkfang, and Scarletnose.
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