The message of the clouds

It was the last week of leaf-bare,it has been a rough year for the four clans and they were eagerly awaiting the beginning of green-leaf again. In Treeclan a lot of things had changed since the last moon, a lot of kits were born, a lot of cats joined the clan and more...

Mythicalclaw lied down at the soft grass that the forest had quietly, his "kits" had gotten their warrior names, Celeste was being herself again, Tetranose was happier than she could ever be... Even Treeheart and Cherrywing had kits together."What if I never find the she-cat I am looking for?" he murmured to himself. He closed his eyes as he herd paw steps coming his way "Father!" Aurorasong smiled happily. Mythicalclaw sighed "Aurorasong... We have been through this! I am not your father." he yawned."Yes you are I remember you!" she frowned "Go play with your brother Aurorasong..." he mewed moving away "I just don't understand why you hide it..." she mewed "I will go help Thistlepaw with his hunting now..." Aurorasong fled towards her brother. Mythicalclaw sighed and looked down sadly, why DID he try to hide it from her if she knew. Suddenly his ears perked up as he heard a sound,or at least he thought he did, a strange feeling came to him like someone was watching him. He braced himself just in case someone attacked him, but nobody came.

**At night.**

"Goodnight Mythicalclaw" Melodywish yawned as she went to sleep with the other warriors. Mythicalclaw went to sleep and dreamed about his future, what would happen next and potential adventures that he could get himself into. As he was sleeping quietly at his mossbed,he heard a slight whispering coming from outside. He woke up alarmed "*Were is she?*" a voice whispered aggressively "*I heard that she likes to sleep near trees...*" meowed another voice. Mythicalclaw saw two tomcats whispering to each other,one of them seemed kind of familiar as well.He didn't know how to react yet so he kept listening to their conversation. One of the tomcats turned around and looked at a cat that was sleeping under a tree "*There she is get her!*" the voice whispered quietly,Mythicalclaw couldn't make out who she was but he knew one thing,they were after her. When he was about to attack them, he saw more and more cats coming in Treeclan... An entire gang! Nervous, he didn't move at all and soon enough he heard hissing and mewing. He recognized it...It was Celeste!

"Hey,you are not from Treeclan." Celeste mewed nervously "Shut it!You are coming with us!" one of the toms hissed."What NO LET ME GO!" she yowled. It was too late, soon enough she was surrounded by cats and they were forcing her to follow them."No...not her too..." Mythicalclaw whispered."WAKE UP THEY ARE TAKING HER!" Mythicalclaw yowled as loud as he could,most of the Treeclan warriors got up alarmed waiting for explanations."THEY FOUND US OUT RUN!!!"A black and white tom wearing a shiny collar on his neck hissed and all the invaders started running taking Celeste with them."AFTER THEM!" Nightstar hissed furiously, Oakfang and Berryfang alongside with other Treeclan cats start to run towards them but they were too fast."Get back here!" Berryfang yowled as she ran trying to desperately catch up, but it was no good. Soon enough they were out of sight,"I am so sorry my mentor..." Berryfang mewed to Tetranose breathing heavily. Tetranose said nothing as she stared at the distance in shock "They left...And took her with them..." Mythicalclaw gasped confused."I don't get it,what would they want to do with Celeste?" Cherrywing mewed "I don't get it either." Mythicalclaw said with a sad expression on his face "I need sometime alone..." with that he walked slowly towards his mossbed again crying... What did he do to deserve this? First his parents, then his best friend and sister and now his former mate... Why?

**Really early in the morning.**

"Hey! Pssst! Wake up!"a voice whispered to Mythicalclaw's ear,"No Melodywish...I haven't seen Treeheart..." Mythicalclaw whispered in his sleep."Hey listen!Wake up!" the voice continued but louder this time "Fine..." Mythicalclaw yawned and got up with his eyes half closed. Once he opened his eyes and came to his senses he saw a black she-cat with blue eyes looking at him filled with interest, she looked nothing like any other cat in Treeclan "Huh?Who are you? What are you doing in our territory!?" he meowed somewhat aggressively. The she-cat rolled her eyes and tried to calm him down "Don't be afraid "mister tough warrior" I mean no harm." she mewed ironically. Mythicalclaw started sniffing her curiously,he tried to touch her with his paw but...It went right through her. He backed away nervously "Who are you????" he mewed scared."I thought that you would already know by now." she smiled,"I am Moonsong! The spirit of guidance as you Treeclan cats call me..." she mewed with pride."Moon...who?" Mythicalclaw mewed confused "Moonsong...The one that gifts the good and punishes the bad...Haven't you heard of my story!?" she mewed surprised."Oh yeah!You are a part of the three Starclan gods!" he mewed shocked. Moonsong laughed and nodded,"What are you doing here?" he asked "I have been watching you the past moons... You really impressed me, you were tough, loyal and a great warrior to Treeclan." she mewed pleased."I find it really unfair that you had so many losses in your life... Cats like Bloodgem, the tomcat that kidnapped Celeste have so much luck in their life.... Its so unfair..." she hissed."Bloodgem?" Mythicalclaw tilted his head "Yeah, he is brutal, cruel and ambitious. He is the leader of a gang of rouges and tries to find ways to get new territory and become more powerful." Moonsong hissed."This makes no sense! How can Celeste help him become more powerful and expand territory?" he mewed in confusion,"You will see along the way...." Moonsong smiled mysteriously making Mythicalclaw tremble.

Before Mythicalclaw could ask another question she spoke over him."As I said earlier,I got sick of you always loosing important parts of your life... I mean,aren't YOU tired of loosing friends and family?" she asked looking at him sadly. Mythicalclaw nodded with a heavy heart "That is why I want to grant you a gift. I will tell you were Celeste is and help you find her." she smiled."WHAT?YOU KNOW WERE SHE IS?" he mewed excitedly,"Hush! You don't want to wake everyone up." she whispered."You know were Leafclan is? From there keep going west,until you find a small barn. This is were he lives." she explained "Wait but..."Mythicalclaw paused for a second "Ok...I will leave tomorrow morning and...","Wait you are going to go alone?" Moonsong mewed surprised."I am not putting my clan in danger...I don't want to loose anyone ever again..." he mewed determined. Moonsong smiled and nodded at Mythicalclaw pleased,"As you wish..." with that she started to walk of into the distance."By the way...."Moonsong turned around before she left,"When you meet the first cat that you **have lost in the past** in your journey whisper to them...*"I found you,you will help me,and not be foul."*. With these words she walked off into the shadows leaving Mythicalclaw murmuring behind her, "What?How does that even make any sense! Wait!"he said confused "I NEED ANSWERS!!!" he yowled as quietly as he could, trying not to wake up anyone but Moonsong had already disappeared. Mythicalclaw sighed and lied down to sleep. Was this the right choice? And why did he had to say these words to the...cat that he...lost in the past?" Moonsong is a Starclan spirit... She knows what she is doing... Right?"he thought to himself...

**The next day...**

Mythicalclaw started to slowly walk out of camp,looking back at his clan sadly. He glanced at a couple of bushes that were the boundaries that separated Treeclan with the rest of the land."Here we go...This is for you Celeste..." he whispered and started walking towards them, when a paw touched his shoulder."Hey,were are you going?" Mythicalclaw turned around alarmed to see Tetranose looking at him with wide eyes. He looked at her with a sad look on his face "Look...I....am leaving..." he sighed,"What?"she mewed surprised."On a journey to find Celeste." he continued. Tetranose looked at her beloved friend in curiosity "Celeste huh....You miss her too,don't you...." she sighed, Mythicalclaw nodded waiting for her to say something."She was our best friend... Hey, um... How are you planning to find her anyway?" she asked silently "Its hard to explain...We need to go west from where Leafclan is to find Bloodgem's barn and...","Woah,slow down! How are you so sure that she is there and why aren't you bringing anyone else with you?" she asked him in confusion, she had so many questions."Lets just say... That I had a vision and... I am not going to bring anyone with me because... I don't want to lose you,any of you!" he sighed patting his paw at the ground nervously."By the way... Bloodgem is the leader of the rogue gang, he has Celeste for mysterious reasons." he mewed before Tetranose could ask him.

He sighed and turned around ready to leave when Tetranose mewed at him "I am coming too!" she smiled."What?No...no...You are staying right here safe and sound!" Mythicalclaw mewed nervously."Celeste is my friend too! I want to help her, we have known each other since we were apprentices!" she spoke loud and looked at him."I...um..." Mythicalclaw mumbled under his breath trying to decide, when he saw Moonsong looking at him from a bush. She was glancing at him and nodding at Tetranose's words "FINE! You can come along." he sighed and smiled at her."I heard enough I am coming too!" both cats jumped as they saw Melodywish standing in front of them all of a sudden."Wait...You were listening?" Mythicalclaw hissed in confusion, Melodywish nodded "Why do you want to come too?" Tetranose asked "Because I want to help you and Celeste out, why do you think I am doing this!!!" she laughed."Are you sure you want to go Melodywish? We will have to leave the site of the four clans and go to the western ones." Tetranose mewed."Yes...even though I am not a fan of the western places." she nodded "Ok but no one else! J-just try not to get hurt ok...?" he sighed."Relax,we just have to be quiet.I wont get hurt ok?" Melodywish purred "Alright then, lead the way Mythicalclaw!" Tetranose mewed excited for their journey. The three cats started to walk out of Treeclan, as they did Melodywish turned around for a moment "Goodbye Treeclan..." she sighed and followed her friends...

The three cats took off and started going towards Leafclan in order to find their lost friend."I hope we return soon...I don't want our clanmates worrying about us..." Tetranose whispered "Sorry Tetranose but it was the only way for us to go alone. Bloodgem's gang has countless cats, Treeclan would get slaughtered!" he mewed frightened as he remembered Moonsong's words. Melodywish stared at him in suspicion as she murmured "How does he know all of these things?" she shook her head and kept going...

**Meanwhile in Treeclan camp...**

"GONE!? WHAT DO YOU MEAN GONE?" Aurorasong hissed in shock "I am telling you I saw them leave!" Berryfang mewed to Aurorasong."But why would they leave?"Aurorasong cried "Its ok...I know that they will come back we just have to wait... For now we need to tell Nightstar and fast."Purred Oakfang trying to calm her down as he nuzzled her. The trio rushed over to the leader's den with confused and sad looks on their faces. Nightstar was sleeping peacefully at his mossbed as calm as he could be, he was a very kindhearted and calm cat so Oakfang was sure that he would know what to do. Berryfang padded up to him and started nudging him with her paw to wake up "Nightstar...wake up..." she whispered. Nightstar yawned and smiled at the three cats "Hello Berryfang." he smiled at his son's daughter "We have some news...serious news..." Oakfang said hesitating to continue. Nightstar's tail flickered in curiosity "Melodywish, Mythicalclaw and Tetranose...left." Aurorasong mewed hesitating to speak as well."What!?" Nightstar mewed shocked. Berryfang told everything she knew to him, leaving the Treeclan leader somewhat heartbroken but thoughtful at the same time, he called the other cats in a meeting to try to figure out what to do.

"I say that if they don't want to be in the clan, just let them go." Briarfang hissed lightly "Those Wildoak cats... I never trusted them." Ravenflight spat."What about Melodywish? Why would she leave the clan SHE created!" Blazedrop hissed as she stared at Ravenflight "I am afraid that I don't know..." Ravenflight admitted lowering his head."I think that they are all traitors." Briarfang whispered "WHEN WILL YOU OPEN YOUR EYES! THEY CAN'T JUST BETRAY THE CLAN LIKE THAT!" everything got quiet at Treeheart's words."I don't know much about the situation, but all I know is that my mother and two of my best friends are out there for a reason!" he spat,other cats joined in as they herd Thistlepaw "I know my mother very well yes, I know that she was a scavenger in the past but loyal to the ones she loves and trusts.". Soon enough, more and more cats agreed that the three cats weren't traitors "Maybe they are not traitors, but they are hiding something." Bluemoon muttered "We should go out and search for them. Then we can finally find out why they left!" Oakfang meowed. Nightstar glanced at him for a moment "That is a good idea to solve our curiosity, but risky too..."he meowed "I saw them leaving through the west borders of Treeclan." Berryfang said quietly."Yeah but who will guard the clan when we are out searching?" Nightstar asked.

Cherrywing's tail twisted as she thought of possible solutions, when she came up with an idea "MAPLESONG!" she yowled "MAPLESONG AND FLORALCLAN! WE CAN ASK THEM FOR HELP!" she continued as others joined in."That is a good idea Cherrywing!" Nightstar smiled "They will most likely accept because of Melodywish being close to Violetstar and our relationship with them... I wonder how will Maplesong react to Celeste's kidnapping..."Treeheart meowed.

Melodywish, Mythicalclaw and Tetranose continued their journey to Bloodgem's barn. After a long time walking, they finally made it to Leafclan territory, but something didn't feel right... Melodywish sniffed the air for a bit as she looked at Tetranose and Mythicalclaw, surprised "Something is a bit...off." she said as she started to sniff again."Your right its really quiet here...A little **too** quiet." Tetranose said somewhat alarmed. Suddenly, Mythicalclaw's ears twitched as he heard rustling."I think someone is trying to attack us" he whispered. They stayed still waiting for a long time, until they herd someone coming towards them. It was a red and brown tomcat with brown stripes and white speckles in his fur, his expression was empty but his eyes filled with tears. Mythicalclaw recognized the tom, it was Specklestripe of Leafclan, Melodywish stepped forward filled with confusion "What are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be with the rest of your clan?" she asked quietly."What clan?" he mewed silently "There is no clan here." he continued."What...." Tetranose whispered "The spirit of death killed half of our clan... Leafclan has turned into a pit of death and agony..." Specklestripe explained."The spirit of death? Who is that?" Mythicalclaw mewed "Oh...The spirit of death is none other than Moonsong. Our leader says that there is still hope for Leafclan but..." he sighed and walked away."*Moonsong?*" Mythicalclaw thought "Wow...This is...horrible..." Tetranose muttered "Well they deserved it. Leafclan has done many horrible things in the past." Melodywish mewed,but deep down she knew that she was frightened too.

As the three cats walked away the scent of Leafclan grew more stale, then Tetranose froze "Wait.. I smell Floralclan!" she hissed as Mythicalclaw looked at her confused along with Melodywish. "But Floralclan cats don't come... this far?" Melodywish meowed silently before a dash of white and blue tackled Mythicalclaw. Mythicalclaw snarled flailing his paws in surprise as Tetranose pushed the cat off "Who are you?!" Tetranose growled at the other she-cat who flattened her ears. "My name is Bluefawn, I heardabout Celeste and decided... to search for her too...I know that you are looking for her...I was wondering If I could join you." she said her paws shaking. Mythicalclaw was about to protest when Melodywish purred "Of course!,if it is to help Celeste then you can join us" Bluefawn's eyes lit up as Mythicalclaw glared at Melodywish he could also tell that Tetranose wasn't so good with this idea either, but he had to admit that she looked like a kind cat and decided to give her a chance. They began to walk again but Mythicalclaw could not help but notice the scars on Bluefawn's fur and how messy some parts were "How did that happen?" he said pointing his tail at Bluefawn's scars as she sighed "My siblings, they... are mostly the reason why i have these scars but my clan doesn't care because to them... I am a burden." Mythicalclaw looked at her sadly he could not understand how such a nice and beautiful she-cat could be treated that way Tetranose meowed loudly "We are almost out of Leafclan's territory right now, we should rest." Melodywish nodded in agreement as Mythicalclaw looked at them "Why cant we just keep walking?". Tetranose looked at him and sighed " But we must rest and judging by the new cat over there she is just as tired as we are." Mythicalclaw curled up under some thickets Tetranose laid close by him, purring, as he drifted off.

He woke up to meowing and himself being dragged, he hissed "Huh?! what is going on?!?". He looked up to see Bluefawn who mumbled "You wouldn't wake up and Melodywish and Tetranose are already ahead of us, so I decided to drag you instead." Mythicalclaw got up growling "Nothanks." he said as he realized that he was now in a huge field and assumed the barn wasn't too far now. That place...He recognized it,it was the Breeze field! He had traveled there once when he was still a Wildoak forest cat."Wow this place...It is still the same as before..." he whispered."You know this place?" Bluefawn asked curiously "But of course!" he smiled as he got up and started walking with her."So where are Melodywish and Tetranose now?" he asked as he looked at the beautiful sky of the field "Not very far ahead. The are exploring the field." she meowed looking at him with a troubled look on her face. Mythicalclaw noticed and stared at her "Whats wrong?" he said,Bluefawn looked at him sadly "*I just want someone to love me...*" she cried."Everyone hates me and Oakfang does not care about me!" she continued to cry as Mythicalclaw tried to calm her down "Everyone..hates you? Oakfang... does not care about you??? What are you saying! Oakfang is a kindhearted cat you two are friends aren't you?" he said surprised."Yes but.... He doesn't give me the attention I want him to...give me..."Bluefawn meowed as she started to finally calm down. Mythicalclaw raised his tail cheerfully as he finally started to understand what Bluefawn meant."Ah...love" he whispered to himself,he got closer to Bluefawn and whispered to her ear "*You know Bluefawn...When I was at your age...I had the same worries...*" Bluefawn looked at him and the two started to walk again "R-Really?"she said as Mythicalclaw nodded "And do not worry someone will love you,you are a good she-cat after all."he smiled.She smiled back but then frowned "Well my father loves me but... Do you think that Oakfang will love me despite my blue markings?" she asked shyly, Mythicalclaw looked at her in confusion "Why wouldn't he?.","Its just...the origin of these markings...Nevermind..."she meowed and shook her head."Lets go find the others." she said happily. They continued walking through the field and even started running at some point, the field was big and filled with details but suddenly,Mythicalclaw saw something, someone very familiar with the corner of his eye and stopped. It was a beautiful grey she-cat with a huge white spot on her back,one of her ears was brown and so was her tail and her feet. She was mumbling something,but he couldn't tell was it was,Mythicalclaw knew her, he knew he did and found himself staring at her in order to remember who she was. Bluefawn noticed that Mythicalclaw was no longer running with her "Is everything alright?" she shouted as she started to run back. The beautiful she-cat turned around and saw Mythicalclaw and as her beautiful red eyes faced his gorgeous green ones, he remembered."S-Skyfeather? I-Is it really you?" he gasped as a tear fell down his face.

**Meanwhile at the barn....**

**Cats looked around**, Bloodgem stayed at the entrance peering out into the fields a grey and white tom-cat interrupted his peering "Bloodgem the cat we took is awake". He looked at them and nodded "Don't tell her anything if she asks why she ishere don't answershe will become useful to us..." said Bloodgem. He scrapped his claws against the hardwood "Besides... pretty soon our claws will be marked with blood."he laughed. The grey and white tom went back to Celeste and smiled ironically at her "Oh you poor,poor kitty cat..." he laughed while she stared at him aggressively."You mousedung! What do you want from me!" she hissed. He stared at her "Oh don't worry dear~ Bloodgem and his great assistant Darkfang -that's me~- will tell you tomorrow and you **better** obey us." he meowed cheerfully."Mythicalclaw and Tetranose will get you! They will get you! Treeclan will make you pay!"she hissed furiously."Ha! That's a laugh! And how will they find you? Even if they saw us leave... How will they know were to go? How will they get past the maze caves before our,ahem, little barn? " he teased her. Celeste felt something inside of her crack as he spoke and lowered her head. Darkfang herd Bloodgem's voice and turned around curiously "Hmm... my leader needs me... Stay here and **do not move an inch**." he hissed and walked away, leaving Celeste with no one to guard her... She lied down and started to cry... What if she was left alone to rot in this barn forever? As she looked around her she noticed that a plank from the barn's wall was cracked "Maybe... I might just have a chance to get out of here..." she thought to herself and moved as quietly as possible towards it. She looked at the cracked plank and knew that if she wanted to escape she had to dash at it and break through it, even though the noise would make them notice that she escaped.It was her only hope. Celeste took a deep breath and started stepping back "*Come on Celeste you can do this...*" she whispered to herself and dashed at the cracked fence as fast as she could, breaking it. She found herself running for her life at the backyard of the barn. Bloodgem hissed furiously at Darkfang "You mousedung! What are you waiting for GO AFTER HER!" he ordered Darkfang and he started to run too.

**Floralclan and Treeclan were on their way to find where the three missing cats went and Bluefawn.**

Oakfang, Berryfang, Ravenflight, and Nightstar marched up to Floralclan territory their fur on the edge. They were greeted with multiple Floralclan warriors. Beenose, Dappletail, Blossomtail, and Bumblepaw. Beenose growled loudly at the Treeclan warriors "Where is my daughter!?" she yowled as Oakfang stared in shock "Wait...Bluefawn is missing?!". Blossomtail looked at Oakfang "Of course that useless warrior is missing! That is the reason why we are out here in the first place!". Nightstar spoke above the Floralclan warriors "Well, three of our warriors are missing... Tetranose, Melodywish and Mythicalclaw... But we are not to sure about Celeste since she was kidnapped. As of now she probably is off somewhere...alone.". Bumblepaw growled as he looked at Blossomtail "Can we just go back?, Bluefawn probably ran to the twolegs!". Dappletail nodded along with Beenose. Oakfang snarled at them "Do you see how heartless you are being! How could you think of your own kin, that way! Especially you Beenose!". Ravenflight growled "They must have all left for a specific reason, now lets stop yelling and go track their scent!"."What is the meaning of this yelling?" a large white she-cat with violet markings appeared from the crowd of Floralclan cats, everyone shook at her sudden appearance."V-Violetstar." Beenose meowed nervously "Is Bluefawn the reason you are yelling again? Did you find her?" she looked around but Bluefawn wasn't there, she noticed some of the Treeclan warriors."What a surprise." she meowed curiously "Nightstar what is the reason of your visit?" she continued, staring at Nightstar."Me and my clan need to set off to find our three lost warriors after Celeste was kidnapped." he replied calmly "Celeste was kidnapped?" Violetstar meowed in worry. Oakfang glared at Violetstar "Why don't you worry about your OWN clanmate!" Nightstar put his tail on Oakfangs muzzle "Apologizes... we will continue our search, if your warriors would care to join us. Also the main reason why we came here is, to ask you if you could send some of your warriors to our clan to guard it while we are gone. It is important that our clan stays safe while we search since the warriors that are currently staying in the clan are not enough. Who knows what could happen. ". Nightstar glared into Violetstars eyes as she huffed "Fine... I will send some warriors in Treeclan camp and you may go look for your warriors BUT since young Oakfang doesn't want me to care about Celeste and the other missing cats -whoever they are- MY warriors will go look only for Bluefawn". "*Good job Oakfang!*" Berryfang whispered to her brother's ear ironically. Dappletail whined "What no fair! I don't wanna look for her!" Oakfang spun around clawing Dappletail's muzzle "What type of brother are you!". Dappletail stumbled back "S-sorry... fine lets just get going." he mumbled. The warriors began to set off leaving Nightstar and Violetstar to glare at each other with uncertainty.

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**In the Breeze field near Bloodgem's barn.**

Skyfeather's face lit up as Mythicalclaw said her name and ran towards him in excitement while tears kept falling down the tomcat's face."Mythicalclaw I can't believe it! After all this time!" she purred."I-I thought I that I was never going to see you again..." he meowed "I am sorry I left Cloudfall valley so suddenly but you know... clans wars..." she laughed. Mythicalclaw nuzzled her happily but he noticed that his old friend was somewhat tense "Is everything ok Skyfeather?" he asked in concern. Skyfeathers expression turned dark as she remembered what she was doing a few minutes ago, "Look...um...If I tell you, you are not going to believe me and I do not think that you can help me." she whispered as she sat down and started to mumble words again. Suddenly Mythicalclaw remembered Moonsong's words, he had to say some weird lyrics to the "cat that he lost in the past" but he didn't knew what she meant... until now. He got close to Skyfeather and he whispered the first sentence that Moonsong told him to. Shocked,she replied *"Standing in the sunlight...", "You will help me"* he continued.*"Stand right by my side"* she sang as her face lit up, *"For love to be strong", "and not be foul", "We will have to follow the message of the clouds!"* Skyfeather finally finished the song and when she did wind started blowing and all the clouds started moving in a specific direction.The two cats stared at each other for a moment and then Bluefawn finally caught up to them "Thank you SO much for leaving me alone!"she meowed ironically as she noticed Skyfeather."I am sorry Bluefawn but...", "Hold on...Who is this?" Bluefawn mewed curiously, pointing her tail at Skyfeather "An old...friend of mine" he replied. Skyfeather greeted Bluefawn cheerfully. Bluefawn snarled at Skyfeather her fur on edge "Stay away from me!" Skyfeather stepped back. Mythicalclaw looked at Bluefawn "Hey don't be that way towards my friend!"he said somewhat aggressively. To that Bluefawn glared at Skyfeather "I don't trust cats with red eyes." she said pinning her ears back "Never have, never will". Skyfeather stared in shock "Is that what this is about... Not again... I wont hurt you Blu-" she said trying to reach out to her as Bluefawn snarled loud swatting at her "I DON'T trust her!". Mythicalclaw whacked her across her head "Stop that will you? She is my friend! I have known her moons and MOONS. I lost her once...I am NOT loosing her again because of your childish behavior!" he hissed making both of the she-cats tremble. Mythicalclaw began to walk off with Skyfeather towards Melodywish and Tetranose but something about Skyfeather did not seem right to Bluefawn. "Well their you ar-" Tetranose said in shock as she looked at Skyfeather **"Why hello there old friend"** she said slowly, Melodywish looked at them, confused. "This is an old friend... Skyfeather." Mythicalclaw meowed casually as he stared at Tetranose awkwardly. Melodywish smiled "Hello there!", Tetranose shook her head. Mythicalclaw noticed Bluefawn staring at Skyfeather before he looked away. Bluefawn could hear Tetranose whisper in her ear "*Don't trust the cat with the glowing red eyes."*. Bluefawn shook her head vigorously before realizing they had already started walking on without her.

"So...what took you so long?" Tetranose asked while she stared at Skyfeather "Well you know I was asleep and then I bumped into Skyfeather! You remember her right?" Mythicalclaw smiled."Yes of course...." Tetranose meowed "Why are they staring at each other?" Melodywish asked Mythicalclaw nervously "Oh...They don't like each other very much." he yawned."What brings you in the Breeze field?" asked Skyfeather "Our friend Celeste was kidnapped and we are on our way to Bloodgem's barn to save her." Mythicalclaw sighed."Oh I am so sorry... I know Bloodgem he is a horrible cat." she replied sadly."You know maybe I can help you get to the barn... I know this place very well!" she smiled. Mythicalclaw's face lit up at her words but Tetranose and Bluefawn were not so happy with the idea."No thank you know-it-all when we get past this field we will be there." Tetranose growled."You are wrong~ What about the maze caves?" Skyfeather teased her."WHAT THERE IS MORE?" Melodywish and Mythicalclaw gasped,"Yes of course! I would love to help you find your friend and besides..." she said while she looked at Mythicalclaw "I always wanted to help you after what you did for me, back in Cloudfall valley." she purred. Mythicalclaw covered his face with his tail to hide all the obvious blushing "It is settled then! You are coming with us!"Melodywish smiled. Tetranose hopelessly looked at Bluefawn, but she was too nervous to speak. And so the five of them took off. Melodywish looked at the moving clouds "Hey why are the clouds moving so fast?" she asked. Mythicalclaw and Skyfeather stopped walking for a second "Oh yeah! We have to follow them!" he said casually as Skyfeather nodded. Before Bluefawn and Melodywish could ask why, Mythicalclaw said that it was a secret and that they HAD to follow the clouds.The others agreed and started following the moving clouds "You are being very mysterious lately Mythicalclaw... Are you sure that you know what you are doing?" Melodywish said "Lets just say...that the moon knows what I am doing." he replied and they continued walking. At some point of the field the clouds started to turn around, the others noticed "Interesting..." Skyfeather muffled "Come on we have to keep following them!" Mythicalclaw yelled as he turned around.

They kept running for the clouds until they stopped at a small house, a twoleg house and then the clouds started to go west again. Mythicalclaw looked around confused as the others sniffed the area "I do not understand... Why did the clouds bring us here?" Bluefawn asked."I have no idea...." Tetranose huffed, Mythicalclaw heard noise coming from the twoleg house and stepped back "Should we be concerned about that...noise?" Melodywish asked."I don't know..." Bluefawn said and stepped back too. The noise got closer and closer until two cats came out of the kittypet door that the house had."No, no, no!" said a white she-cat with a little bell wrapped around her neck "I am telling you cousin! Chicken flavored kittypet food is better than disgusting dead mice!" she said as she flicked her tail in a sassy way "No Dolores you are wrong! You haven't tasted real food in your life!" said a brown tomcat with white spots and a yellow and blue collar around his neck."Oh great... Kittypets!" Tetranose said as she rolled her eyes, Skyfeather gasped when she saw the brown tomcat "Crowpool? Is that were you have been all this time!" she said."WHO?!" Mythicalclaw turned around as quick as lightning "Oh no, not you again..." he sighed as Crowpool flinched at the sound of his name "S-Skyfeather... I-Its not what you think it is. I am just visiting my cousin Dolores I am not a kittypet!" he trembled."Oh yeah! And that thing around your neck?" Mythicalclaw growled "S-She gave it to me!" he growled back as he touched his collar with his paw."Coward..." Mythicalclaw spat while he stared at Skyfeather."More dramatic encounters?Give me a break..." Bluefawn sighed and sat down."The proud leader of Cloudfall valley and my best friend is a... kittypet."Skyfeather whispered to Mythicalclaw and then sighed as Dolores was laughed at her cousin."As sad as I am to say this... We have to get going... Or Celeste is going to be dead when we get to Bloodgem's barn..." Melodywish meowed."I agree come on Mythicalclaw lets not waste our time here!" Tetranose said."W-Wait I-I am still a warrior I will prove it to you!" Crowpool shouted hopelessly at Skyfeather "I will help you save Cesete or whoever you are looking for!" he said."What NO!" Mythicalclaw yelled. Bluefawn's face took a sly expression "But why Mythicalclaw? Don't you see that the young tom wants to redeem himself???" she smiled, Crowpool's face lit up at her words "Why thank you sweetheart!" he purred, Skyfeather smiled at her old friend "Well if the others are ok with it...". "More cats to save Celeste? Yes!" Melodywish purred. Tetranose stared at the tom-cat while Mythicalclaw protested "B-But he ...Fine ...".Crowpool ran towards the five cats happily but Mythicalclaw hissed at him "I am doing this for Celeste and Skyfeather ONLY okay?". Crowpool raised his tail and started walking with the others.

**Meanwhile Celeste was running for her life at the backyard of the barn...**

Celeste kept looking behind her filled with anxiety to see if Darkfang was following her. The backyard was huge and filled with tiny storage houses. It was so big that Celeste thought of it as a tiny village instead of a backyard. She hid behind one of the houses, panting heavily. She couldn't see Darkfang but she could hear him yelling "You think that you can get away from Bloodgem *pussycat*? I know this backyard as well as the twolegs that once owned it! And JUST wait until Bloodgem sends more cats after you! The secret of the caves of infinity will be ours!". The poor she-cat lied down and closed her eyes. She knew that Darkfang would track her scent and catch her eventually she gave up and let herself fall asleep, but suddenly a firefly flew down and with its light, it woke Celeste up. She looked at it in curiosity and tried to approach it, but it started to move away from her. She wondered what was a firefly doing in the middle of the day. Maybe it wanted to show her something or lead her somewhere. The firefly started to fly away from her and she started running after it hopelessly.

**At Floralclan.**

Nightstar and Violetstar were on the edge of Floralclan territory, waiting for their warriors to come back. Violetstar stood up "While we wait for our warriors to return, why don't we go back into Floralclan and discuss the case of our missing cats and Celeste." she asked. Nightstar nodded and followed her into Floralclan territory, they walked over at the medicine den and lied down on the mossbeds. Nightstar was very tense "Nightstar, can you please tell me who are the three cats who ran away?" Violetstar asked "Two of our best warriors Mythicalclaw and Tetranose... And my mate." he said sadly."Melodywhish... ran away?" she meowed in surprise. Nightstar nodded "What about Bluefawn? Why did she ran away?" Nighstar asked in curiosity "I am afraid that I do not know... It could be her family but...", "Her family?" Nightstar said in confusion."Its a long story that I would rather not say right now..."she meowed. The leader's heard pawsteps coming their way and then Robinsong entered the den alongside with Maplesong. Maplesong's eyes were full of worry and tears along with Robinsong's as she stared at Violetstar "I... I received a vision from starclan. I found where our missing cats are... Well at least I know where Celeste is and why our warriors ran away. My vision showed Mythicalclaw,Tetranose,Melodywish,Bluefawn and two other cats that I could not recognize, heading towards a cave system that leads to the place were Celeste is. It is a small barn with a huge backyard, Celeste is hiding in it, but she is danger...If we don't get her soon she is going to die in it... My vision showed her dead and the others are risking their lives badly trying to save her." Maplesong looked at Violetstar and she could not help noticing that his eyes were getting filled with tears every second that passed "Please... We must save her Violetstar and we must find my friends and my daughter, please!". Violetstar shifted her paws "Our warriors are going to find her, but if not then it was her destiny to die.". Maplesong's eyes were now filled with rage instead of tears "So you are going to let Celeste die? And you are going to let my friends and Bluefawn die as well? I will not let her die... She saved my life it is only right that I save hers..." Maplesong hissed and started to run away to find the cats that were out searching for his friends."That's my warrior!" Violetstar smiled as Nightstar looked at her "Clever..." he meowed "I have one question... How did Bluefawn know about Celeste's kidnapping?" he asked. Violetstar blinked "That is strange...".

**Meanwhile...**

The six cats were in front of the entrance of the maze caves."Come on lets go... Crowpool time to prove yourself! Go first!" Mythicalclaw meowed. Crowpool flattened his ears but then he looked at Skyfeather and moved forward into the dark caves as the others followed him. When they went inside they noticed that there were three different ways to go."This is were the fun begins..." Tetranose whispered to Mythicalclaw."Which way should we go?" Bluefawn meowed."We have to be very careful. It is rumored that cats who went in these caves never came back." Skyfeather said."I think that we should split into teams." Mythicalclaw said." Melodywish and Bluefawn will take the left path, Tetranose and Crowpool will take the middle path and me and Skyfeather will take the right path." he meowed Bluefawn flicked her tail "Piece of crowfood. Lets go Melodywish!" she meowed in a sassy way as she entered the left path. Tetranose stared at Mythicalclaw annoyed "Why do I have to go with the kittypet?" she said while she looked at Crowpool."I am not a kittypet!" he spat "Why can't I come with you while he goes with his little pal Skyfe-","NO." he meowed nervously recalling events that happened in Cloudfall valley."FINE!" Tetranose hissed in jealousy and ran into the middle path. Mythicalclaw sighed, he didn't want to upset his friend but..."So are you ready?" Skyfeather meowed "I-uh yes!" he said as he and Skyfeather entered the caves...

Tetranose and Crowpool ended up walking in a narrow and long passage."This place doesn't look as challenging as the know-it-all mentioned." Tetranose said while she walked the narrow path "Who is the know-it-all?" Crowpool asked as he followed. Tetranose laughed ironically "Your friend Skyfeather of course!" she hissed "Always outsmarting me in everything in front of Mythicalclaw... So annoying." she hissed lightly."I think that she is very wise and kindhearted!" Crowpool meowed, defending his friend. Tetranose ignored him."Your friend Mythicalclaw is who you should consider annoying! He always acts like he has the most battle experience!" he spat "Well I do not think you have battled a dark forest cat in your life." she yawned. Crowpool shook a little "Yeah right! I do not believe you! And besides as the previous leader of Cloudfall valley I do have some experience..." he meowed as he raised his tail."*Yeah right if you were the leader of Cloudfall valley I was not a wildoak forest cat* ." she mumbled in disbelief,but it was loud enough for Crowpool to hear. He opened his mouth to insult her, but then he looked at his collar and lowered his head. The two finally reached the end of the path, which divided in two different paths "I am starting to see why they are called the maze caves now..." Tetranose gasped."Lets take the right path..." Crowpool meowed silently "Just because you said that,we are going left!" Tetranose smiled as she kept walking...

Mythicalclaw and Skyfeather ended up in a big and wide area of the caves with five passages, so they were resting and they spending their time thinking of were to go. Mythicalclaw tried going in one of the passages but it was a dead end, Skyfeather looked at him in worry "I do not think that splitting up was a very good idea... What if our companions got lost by now" she meowed. Mythicalclaw nodded "Yes I think so too..." he sat down next to her "You...never told me... Was it Moonsong who send you that...puzzle?" Mythicalclaw asked her, Skyfeather flinched by the sudden change of the subject "N-no Harpwing was the one that did. One night she came into my dreams and told me that if a cat ever came to me and whispered to me *"I found you..."* they would need my help and that I needed to whisper back some weird sentences." she sighed."I never thought that that cat would be you... My treasured and lost friend." she giggled. Mythicalclaw giggled too and at some point he realized that he started to purr. Mythicalclaw noticed that the wall that they were looking at was cracked... Really cracked he rushed over to it to inspect it "Is everything alright?" Skyfeather said as she walked over to him. Mythicalclaw curiously touched the cracked wall with his paw, then the wall broke down and it revealed beautiful cave springs with water that shined as if it was ice or a mirror. Skyfeather gasped "The mirror springs..."...

Melodywish promptly followed Bluefawn as she ran down the left path. Bluefawn sniffed around, Melodywish looking at her "May I ask, why did you come with us to find Celeste?" she said curiously as Bluefawn stopped."Because of her, I am who I am now. My father and her made me have these marks but... I would never let Celeste be kidnapped even ifshe did cause my markings." she murmured as Melodywish sighed "I see where your-" before she could say anything Bluefawn knocked her out of the way, rumbling in the cave began as she could no longer see Bluefawn, she called out to her "Bluefawn?!?" she yowled. She got up Bluefawn was no longer there, just boulders."Bluefawn!" Melodywish yelled "Are you ok?"she asked but there was no response.*"I do not think she can hear me"* Melodywish thought to herself.*"I need to get out of here and find her!"* she mumbled as she hopelessly tried to push the boulders that were blocking her way, but she was not strong enough...

Tetranose and Crowpool continued to walk through the caves... And they ended up on another divided and muddy path "WHAT? MORE PATHS!?" Tetranose hissed, accidentally slapping Crowpool with her tail "Hey watch it!" Crowpool complained. As we walked he tripped and fell in a small mud puddle, he started shaking in order to get the mud off his fur. Tetranose giggled "Now I might as well call you Crowpoo. But I won't because I feel bad for you", "Tell me Crowpool if you really were the mighty leader of the cats that lived in Cloudfall valley, then how come I didn't see you when I visited this place in favor of Mythicalclaw?" she yawned.Crowpool's expression darkened "I was chased away by the clans that live here. They are very hostile and they were on a war for a very long time, fighting about prey. My poor group of cats was often caught in between those fights... And in one of them I was chased away..." he said as a tear started to fall down his face.Tetranose didn't mock him this time. Instead she kept listening to his backstory "I lost everything... My leadership, my friends, my home and my best friend Skyfeather... I became a wandering loner and I often visited my cousin Dolores, who had chosen the easy life of a kittypet, if prey was difficult to find or catch... She was very glad to see me every time I visited her and gave me this." he said while he touched his collar again."*But I do not know where I belong anymore...*" he started to cry. Tetranose didn't know what to say, she just felt sorry for him "I am s-sorry about what happened to you.... I know how it feels to not belong anywhere... I only cared about survival, until I came across the wildoak forest and Mythicalclaw changed my life..." she sighed. Crowpool looked at her for a moment and then whispered "I feel better now... Lets keep walking...". Tetranose started to walk again and thought that she saw a shadow of someone or something coming her way. She shook her head and kept walking.

Skyfeather stared at the beautiful waters of the springs with Mythicalclaw by her side."The mirror springs are real!" she meowed happily. Mythicalclaw looked at her confused "What are the mirror springs?" he asked "The legend says that they have been the place were a lot of starclan cats had their meetings. Because of that, the place was enchanted by starclan's magic and they say that if you drink from their waters, some of your biggest wishes will come true!" she explained."Do you want to find out if what they say is truth?" Mythicalclaw meowed in a sassy way "It is our only choice right now..." she agreed. Her and Mythicalclaw both drank from the enchanted waters of the lake, Skyfeather felt really cold at one moment, she could not understand if the rumors were true yet so she sat down and waited."With a little luck we will get out of here and find Celeste..." Mythicalclaw yawned as he sat down too. Skyfeather looked at him "I never asked you... Who is Celeste?" she meowed "My former mate and one of my closest friends..." he replied."Your former mate?" she said surprised,he nodded."Why did you two stopped being mates?" she asked curiously "Well...We couldn't get along very well as mates..." he meowed sadly."I am really sorry..." Skyfeather meowed. She felt sorry for Mythicalclaw but was also kind of relieved...?."But she is still one of my closest friends and I have to save her life... I can't let her die, not her too..." he said in a determined voice. Skyfeather smiled, but then frowned "I know how you feel... I lost all of my companions and friends... Not that I had any friends but..." she said sadly as she started to tear up. Mythicalclaw looked at her in surprise "What? What do you mean? What about Crowpool?","I think that he is embarrassed of me..." she replied "Nonsense! Even if it wasn't... You still have me..." he whispered looking straight into her deep red eyes."Its good to know that I have real friends..." she smiled."Don't worry... Everything is going to be alright... All of us are going to get out of here and find Celeste safe and sound... I promise..." he purred. Skyfeather had never noticed how much Mythicalclaw cared about her, was the bond between them that strong? She thanked Harpwing from the bottom of her heart for dragging her into this adventure and maybe one day... Tetranose would stop mocking her and everyone would trust her. Suddenly Mythicalclaw saw Moonsong going through one of the walls of the caves. She winked at him and ran against one of the cave walls breaking it and opening another path... Skyfeather was startled and Mythicalclaw was happy and confused at the same time...*"She is a spirit how did she...?"* he shook his head...

Bluefawn stared at the boulders that blocked Melodywish in the cave. She was glad that she saved her but frustrated that she had been locked out of the caves, she looked behind her and wondered if she should go back and take another path,*"I can't leave her alone..."* she thought to herself *"Not after all this trouble I got through to take her advice and save my mother.".* She suddenly remembered that she found out about Celeste's kidnapping when she ran away from Floralclan to meet the Treeclan warriors and Oakfang. But what could she do to help her? Bluefawn tried to think of a possible solution *"I could go back to find Mythicalclaw or one of the other cats to help me... No that is too risky..."* she immediately pushed to the side that thought, what if she got lost in the caves alone, like Skyfeather said some cats did?" Oh my starclan what am I going to do..." she sighed. On the other side Melodywish is just as confused on what to do, the only way for her to go is forward and she did not want to leave Bluefawn alone. She thought of the other cats... If they escaped or if they are still struggling in the caves. What if they were outside and they were waiting for her and Bluefawn?. Just as she thought of that, she turned around and she saw pawprints on the ground. *"Those were not here before..."* she thought to herself. She raised her tail in curiosity and decided to follow them, there was nothing else she could do...

"WE WILL NEVER ESCAPE!" Crowpool cried as Tetranose stared at the ground. "Crowpool! Control yourself!" she growled."What if we are never able to get to the barn? What if we get even more lost?" he panicked."What? Lost? We are not lost!" Tetranose hissed again."Just admit it Tetranose! We are lost! We will probably end up like those lost cats that Skyfeather mentioned!", "NO! Skyfeather is wrong! We are strong and we WILL escape. I will NOT take advice from her, never have, never will!" she spat angrily. Crowpool got offended "Why do you hate Skyfeather so much? What did she do to you?", "I just.... Don't.... like her!" Tetranose mumbled and started to walk faster, but she stopped when she herd strange noises, they sounded like growling,aggressive growling. Crowpool stopped walking as well "Uh...Tetranose?" he whispered nervously "I have a feeling that someone is watching us...","I know! Keep your voice down!" Tetranose whispered back as she braced herself. Crowpool looked behind him when he saw Bluefawn running towards them, Tetranose sighed in relief."I finally caught up to you!" she meowed."Bluefawn? What are you doing here? Where is Melodywish?!" Tetranose asked curiously."Me and Melodywish were separated! Boulders fell down from the caves and almost crushed her, I managed to her but I got blocked out of the path! I went back to the entrance of the caves to think of a solution and then I saw that you left pawprints on the ground. I decided to follow you and get help." Bluefawn explained."Oh so you were the one that was growling?" Crowpool meowed relieved. Bluefawn tilted her head to the side *"What?"*.Crowpool and Tetranose stared at each other anxiously, when they realized that Bluefawn had already started to walk "Come on! We can't stay here forever! Celeste will get slaughtered!" she shouted."W-what about Melodywish?"Crowpool said as his paws shook. "I am afraid that there was nothing I could do... She is truly on her own..."Bluefawn lowered her head...

Skyfeather shook her head multiple times, trying to understand how all of a sudden, a passage appeared. Mythicalclaw did not understand why she looked so surprised, he saw Moonsong run at the walls of the Mirror Springs with his own eyes, unless Skyfeather couldn't see her."What? How did..." Skyfeather mumbled confused. Mythicalclaw looked inside of the path, it was filled with crystal that gave off a light blue glow, he saw Moonsong causally "walking" in it. She turned around,smiled at him and continued walking but he could hear her whisper in his ear *"I told you that I would help you throughout your quest... And reward you too..."*. Mythicalclaw smiled brightly, Moonsong gave him a shortcut through the caves... *Or did she?* Mythicalclaw's smile disappeared as he remembered Specklestripe's words *"Spirit of death...", "A pit of death and agony...", "None other than Moonsong..."*. Maybe she had other plans, maybe she would lead him in some kind of trap... As he thought of Moonsong he suddenly remembered what Bluefawn said about Skyfeather *"I DON'T trust her!"*. Tetranose doesn't like her as well but she never did... But why Bluefawn? Maybe he shouldn't trust his old friend or.... Maybe he shouldn't trust Bluefawn. Skyfeather nudged him with her paw "Mythicalclaw?".Mythicalclaw shook his head and looked at her "Yes?"he meowed silently."You seem... tense ...Well I would be tense if I were you too... Loosing your most precious friend after the loss of so many family members and putting your life in serious risk to save her." she whispered to him."Your brave, carefree, passionate and skilled in battling, everyone respects you... I wish I could be just like you... I will do anything possible to help you and stand by your side." Skyfeather continued. Her words calmed him down *"She is Skyfeather, my friend, I can trust her, I have known her for a very long time, Moonsong is not the only one that helped me, Harpwing also helped me and Bluefawn seems like a very nice and trustworthy she-cat who has a crush on my apprentice. She is my friend, everyone that joined my adventure is... Except Crowpool,but that coward is harmless to me."* he thought to himself. Skyfeather and Mythicalclaw started walking in the crystal-filled path. Mythicalclaw could see Moonsong in front of them, maybe she was going to lead them out of the caves... He didn't know...

Melodywish was following the strange pawsteps that had appeared, they helped her choose between a lot of paths,they were leading her somewhere... Perhaps outside these caves? Her paws were shaking, she was afraid that something would just attack her and kill her, she kept hearing strange noises and as deeper as she got into the caves, the louder they got. As she was walking she saw the shadow of a cat pass right through the walls of the caves and stopped almost instantly. Her heart was beating fast, something was in the caves with her and it surely was not one of her companions. As she got deeper in to the caves they got darker and she became more frightened every second,she herd something, a voice *"N-no p-please don't hurt me! I will do whatever you want!".* Melodywish started to move towards it slowly, she couldn't help but be curious of whatever was going on. Then she herd multiple voices yelling *"I can be a leader just trust me!", "How can I ever tell my clan what I have done!", "I...I abandoned my family.".* Melodywish stopped walking and listened to the voices, they were filled with fear and panic, she shook her head and continued to walk but stopped again when she saw a shadow of a cat running around in panic another one trembling in fear and one more that walked right past her with its head lowered. Dark shadows of cats continued to appear *"M-mother,please don't leave me!", "I did not betray you Lionstrike I swear!"*.Melodywish began to panic and started to run as the voices haunted her. She had no idea what was going on she just wanted to get out of here, save Celeste and go back to her clan, she kept following the mysterious pawsteps and eventually, after some twists and turns, she saw light at the end of the path. She ran as fast as she could to get to it, but two black shadows got in her way. She started to step back when she saw other shadows coming from behind. She stood still. The shadows got closer to her,each one shouting their dark thoughts at her, they kept slowly walking towards her as she lowered her head.**"Melodywish!"** a white she-cat with grey stripes appeared from the darkness of the caves and flew by her side, she started to growl at the dark cats and started glowing Melodywish closed her eyes because the light was really powerful, it was so powerful that the shadows simply disappeared. The she-cat stopped glowing and the caves got dark again. She looked at Melodywish with her yellow eyes and said **"Melodywish, you must not fail this quest or your friend will fall in despair and so will the Treeclan cats. Keep yourself and the other cats safe and don't give up. I can't promise you that I will keep you safe all of the time, but remember starclan is with you. Now go exit these caves and wait for your companions, you cannot stay inside these cursed caves for long or they will come back...GO!"** and with those last words she disappeared. Melodywish's paws started shaking again,she reached the end of the path and she was out of the caves. She grinned as she breathed in the fresh air and looked at the beautiful sky."I am out..." she whispered.

"I think that I see light!" Crowpool meowed happily,"Really?! FINALLY!" meowed Tetranose, knocking him out of the way. Bluefawn sighed "I hope the others are safe...". "I wouldn't be too worried about that...They will be fine!" Tetranose whispered cheerfully. Bluefawn's ear twitched, she thought that she herd something.She decided to ignore it, she moved towards Crowpool.

-Hey Crowpool, do you think that we will make it out alive?

-Why not? Look we are so close!

Bluefawn started to shiver, for a moment she thought that the caves got darker.

-Yeah but something just doesn't... Feel right about this path...

-Like what? Come on Bluefawn we will be alright!

-You are right... My mind is just playing games with me, we will be fine...

Bluefawn smiled, but she could not help but feel the dark atmosphere of the mysterious caves, but soon everything would be over, they would be outside... Just as she thought of that Tetranose stopped walking "What are you waiting for? The exit is right there!" Crowpool hissed, but Tetranose kept staring at the distance "Uh Tetranose Bloodgem is not going to wait for us to arrive at the barn!" Bluefawn meowed loudly."Hold on." she whispered,"Someone is.... Close to us..." she got closer to the end of the caves, now she was sure that someone was watching them, not one but four other cats and they were coming towards them! "Who are you!" Tetranose shouted. *"What are you doing in our territory?"* one of the cats hissed "Why are you even asking! Whoever they are we need to get rid of them, Bloodgem doesn't want anyone to get past these caves." a white and orange she-cat rolled her eyes at her companions. Tetranose and Bluefawn gave a deadly stare at the four cats "So you are the ones that kidnapped Celeste... You foxdungs..." Tetranose hissed furiously."YOU ARE THE ONES RESPONSIBLE FOR HER SUFFERING" Tetranose gave a surprised look at Bluefawn, her face had the expression of pure fury and it almost looked like her white fur had taken a slight shade of red."Aww... Angry aren't we?" the she-cat laughed,but her side-cats looked shocked and scared."So... you three are here for that stupid she-cat... Wow I am actually surprised, my leader didn't expect you to come this far... I am afraid that your little adventure ends **here**." she giggled,giving the other three cats a little courage to look intimidating again. One of the tom cats pointed his tail at Bluefawn messy fur and the scars on it and *laughed.*

The pretty, yet sinister she-cat grinned "Wow darling.... You should be more careful with your fur and shut that annoying mouth of yours... Nobody is going to love you otherwise." she giggled again. Tetranose could see a tear on Bluefawns cheek "If you want my advice be more like this pathetic kittypet! He has not opened his mouth since we arrived. Coward!" she mocked Crowpool."THAT.IS.IT." Crowpool hissed loudly and furiously, he leaped onto one of the tomcats and started clawing him constantly. Tetranose and Bluefawn were so surprised with Crowpool's sudden backlash, that they didn't notice that another one of Bloodgem's cats was coming at them, thankfully Tetranose had sharpened her reflexes since she joined Treeclan and tacked him out of Bluefawn's way. The fourth Bloodgem cat ran away "HEY WERE ARE YOU GOING YOU COWARD!" she yowled. Now it was Bluefawn's chance, she clawed the she-cat's muzzle and started fighting her, she was nervous because she was younger and possibly had less battle experience but then she remembered the mocking tone of her voice, that she was one of the cats that were involved in Celeste's kidnapping, she even thought of her siblings and her mother who mocked her about her appearance and her personality too. She started to think of the she-cat as if she was her family and started fight more furiously than ever. Bluefawn could tell that her opponent was getting more and more tired, Crowpool had already knocked out his and Tetranosed had injured hers badly.

Suddenly, the caves got darker and and Bluefawn's gaze moved away from the Bloodgem cat, she looked around her in fear. She knew that she had a bad feeling about these caves,she started to hear voices and screams so she backed away from her opponent, who was just as frightened."What... What is happening??" Crowpool trembled in fear as he ran towards Bluefawn and so did Tetranose. The ground started shaking and the three Bloodgem cats bumped into each other "Tigerflame... What is this!" a Bloodgem cat meowed in terror, but Tigerflame stayed still and commanded the other cats to stay near her. Shadows of cats started appearing in the caves whispering creepy sentences and started to move towards the Bloodgem cats."WHAT IN THE DARK FOREST ARE THOSE THINGS?" Crowpool hissed in fear. Bluefawn put her tail on his muzzle and Tetranose's paws were shaking."GET AWAY FROM US!" Tigerflame screamed as her tail caressed her beautiful fur, the shadows kept moving towards her.*"Keep quiet! Whatever those things are they haven't sensed us yet! Stay put!"* Tetranose nodded at Bluefawns words and so did Crowpool."No.. *NO!.. STOP!!*" Tigerflame hissed as the shadows started to drag her and the other cats, the Bloodgem cats yelled and panicked as they were dragged into the darkness... After they left the caves became normal again."Oh starclan....That was close..." Tetranose whispered "You did a great job keeping calm kit." she grinned at Bluefawn. Bluefawn grinned back."THIS IS WHAT YOU GET YOU FILTHY BLOODGEM CATS!" Crowpool laughed."Hey tough warrior your front leg is bleeding!" Tetranose said as Crowpool stared at his injured leg."So... No one is interested about those... Things?"Bluefawn asked, the two cats looked at her "I do not know what those things are and I do not want to find out,lets get out of here..." Tetranose meowed. She and Bluefawn helped Crowpool walk and got out of the caves where they met Melodywish...

The ground stopped shaking, Mythicalclaw and Skyfeather started walking again. Moonsong had disappeared "So... Why do you think that the ground started shaking all of a sudden?" Mythicalclaw meowed, but Skyfeather didn't answer. Mythicalclaw turned his gaze away from her awkwardly and focused on the crystals of the caves instead, they were so beautiful, so majestic "They remind me of Celeste..." he whispered to his friend, she lowered her head a little and then spoke "You really cared about her didn't you...". He nodded and kept looking at the crystals as he walked."Do you sometimes miss what you two used to be?" Skyfeather asked with a trembling voice."Sometimes. But I do not think that we will ever be the same, I do not think I want to either I just want to look at her again." Mythicalclaw sighed."I miss what Crowpool and I used to be..." Skyfeather whispered. Mythicalclaw turned his head in surprise.

-What do you mean? Am I missing something? Are you two mates now?

-No, we never were. But we were the best of friends, like you know.

-Earlier you said that Crowpool was embarrassed of you. Why?

-Well he never said that he was but I could feel it the last five moons. You know before I ran away from my home. However, he tagged along in our journey to prove himself to me. I think it was sweet.

Mythicalclaw blinked.

-I still think that he is a weak coward...

-Have a little more faith in him, please.

-And why should I do that?

-Because we are into this journey TOGETHER and you should learn to trust him. Aren't you the one that defended me when Bluefawn was aggressive towards me?

-Well yes but you are different.

-I know that for sure...

Skyfeather and Mythicalclaw continued to walk, refusing to look at each other. However Skyfeather kept talking to him

- How did you meet Bluefawn?

-Well... I knew her from the gatherings before,but we talked for the first time... now. She said that she wanted to join us and everyone else accepted.

-What about you?

-Well I was not ok with the idea of her joining us at first but now... I like her she is a good cat.

-Alright... Mythicalclaw?

-Yes?

-What do you find so special about clan life?

-I think... That a clan is like a big family...Treeclan is like the family I lost...

-Hmm interesting...

Mythicalclaw looked at Skyfeather "Why are you asking all of these questions*?"* Skyfeather looked at him, stopping herself from walking "I want to join your clan..."she meowed as Mythicalclaw's eyes widened*.*"Well... I do not know if.... This life style is right for you. You might get hurt." he meowed in worry. Skyfeather stopped walking and lowered her head, Mythicalclaw noticed and turned around."Are you alright?" he asked.***"NO I am NOT alright!"*** she hissed deeply. ***"You...Crowpool...Bluefawn and Tetranose you are the same!"*** Skyfeather raised her head and Mythicalclaw saw her face, her eyes they were glowing and her expression depressed and furious at the same time.***"You just want to get rid of me! You think I am evil... That I want to hurt you... I am just a cat!"*** she cried and started to run away from Mythicalclaw. Mythicalclaw's heart started beating fast, he had no idea what was happening to her "Skyfeather wait! That is not what I meant!" he shouted as he followed her with a broken heart.***"Leave me alone... You do not care about me... Nobody does!"*** she kept running as her tears filled the the path."No! I will never stop! This isn't you! I just do not want you to get hurt!".***"Yeah right I bet that you only let me join you because I can help you get to Celeste. You only see me as a tool!"*** She hissed in disbelief."NO! YOU ARE MY FRIEND!" Mythicalclaw leaped and fell on top of her. She did everything she could to push him off, when she did she started attacking him and in the middle of the fight, Mythicalclaw accidentally clawed her chest. Skyfeather fell to the ground "Oh my starclan! What have I done!" he padded up to Skyfeather and started to lick her wound to reduce the pain."I am so sorry! I didn't mean to, I swear!". He started crying "Please tell me that you are alive... Please tell me that I didn't kill you..." he continued, the wound was deep "I do not want to loose you! You are one of the most precious friends that I have... Why did our friendship have to end like this?" as Mythicaclaw continued crying he looked at Skyfeather and saw something "leaving" her body. It was a black shadow, Mythicalclaw stepped back as Skyfeather opened her eyes. They were normal again

"What...What happened?" Skyfeather said as she looked at her wound."Do you think that I do not care about you? That I see you as a tool?" he asked.Skyfeather got up "What do you mean?". Mythicalclaw explained everything that happened with details to Skyfeather. She opened her mouth in shock "I *ATTACKED* you? And what about this scar?" she said as she trembled from the pain "I am sorry... I was just trying to protect you." he frowned."I know.Just... be more careful next time this is deep..." she smiled weakly. The two kept following the path... They were silent, they noticed the end of the caves. There was so much that Mythicalclaw wanted to say to Skyfeather he wanted to ask her a lot of things. Why would she say those things and what was that thing that had possesed her?" Mythicalclaw... This might sound a little weird but... Who am I to you?" she asked with a lowered voice.

Before he could answer scents hit his nose, he began to follow them before seeing Bluefawn and Tetranose with injured Crowpool.Bluefawn could be seen with Crowpool on her back her ears arched back. "Bluefawn!" Mythicalclaw yowled as Tetranose and Bluefawn looked over. Skyfeather padded up to them as Bluefawn snapped "Hey stay away from me and Crowpool!" she said as Crowpool weakly tilted his head."You are back from the caves!" Melodywish said happily,"What...What happened to you?" Skyfeather meowed in shock as she looked at Crowpool's leg."I should ask you the same thing!" Crowpool pointed at Skyfeather's chest,"Well looks like we have a lot to talk about..." Tetranose meowed as she stood next to Mythicalclaw."I do not know about you, but we were attacked by Bloodgem's cats." Bluefawn meowed, refusing to look at Skyfeather and Mythicalclaw."If you want to know... I defeated the leader..." she smiled in a sassy way."Am I the only one who wants to forget about those freaky caves completely and move on?" Melodywish hissed as she raised her head."You know what...You are right Melodywish lets continue our journey... With two injured cats..." Tetranose sighed. Skyfeather looked up and saw that the clouds were still moving, I know some shortcuts to Bloodgem's barn but we have to face one of the clans to get there." she meowed."What are you waiting for? Lead the way!" Mythicalclaw meowed. The six cats nodded and started to follow Skyfeather, none of them had mentioned the mysterious shadows...

**The Treeclan and the Floralclan cats were searching for their lost warriors.**

Oakfang and Berryfang looked around for any traces that their clanmates could have left, while the Floralclan cats were sniffing around for Bluefawn."I just cannot understand why you had to speak!" Berryfang hissed at Oakfang."Bluefawn is my friend... I just wanted to defend her..." he growled."Shut it both of you!" Ravenflight hissed as he continued to search for traces."This is pointless! We have been searching for Bluefawn for THREE hours and we still haven't found anything!" Blossomtail meowed annoyed "I think that we should leave and let the Treeclan cats search for their missing warriors. Bluefawn is useless anyway."Dappletail smiled at Blossomtail, Bumblepaw nodded. Oakfang was about to hiss at them for leaving Bluefawn, but Beenose spoke over him."Are you crazy? We cannot leave Violetstar ordered us to come back with Bluefawn!". "Eh... I can get my mother to understand that **we don't care.**" she said meanly, Dappletail and Bumblepaw started giggling."NO we WILL find her!" Beenose hissed, Oakfang watched the Floralclan cats in curiosity when he caught a strange scent, he looked behind him and saw Maplesong running towards them. Beenose and her kits turned around "Maplesong what are you doing here?" Beenose meowed in surprise."I ...I can help! I know where Bluefawn AND the Treeclan warriors are! The are headed towards a barn to save Celeste!" he said, breathing heavily."You know where everyone is? How?" Blossomtail said curiously. Maplesong nodded "Robinsong had a vision. She said that our warriors are in grave danger we must find them quickly!"."Hold up smartypants how do we know that what you are saying is true?" Ravenflight snapped."Are... Are you serious? Why would I lie about where my daughter and two of my best friends are?" Maplesong snapped back."Maybe because you hate Bluefawn like the rest of your family." Ravenflight smiled ironically, that statement made Maplesong roll his eyes "Treeheart and Cherrywing were easier to work with...". Maplesong stared at the cats in front of him with disappointment "Well.... I don't care if you don't want to come with me. I am going to rescue my friends and my daughter!". Maplesong ran off and left the other cats wondering where he was going."I-I think that he was telling the truth... I mean why would he lie?" Blossomtail frowned, she always looked up on Maplesong and admired him."Well I am going to follow him. I mean the faster we save that stupid cat, the faster we will return to our clan." she said, returning to her selfish and spoiled self. She ran off too, Beenose decided to follow her mate as well, she was still bitter about him loving another cat,but she couldn't deny how smart he was.Her kits also followed her in bitterness."I am going too... I trust Maplesong he was a close friend of my parents." Oakfang meowed and ran off too as the rest of Treeclan ran after him.

**At Bloodgem's barn...**

Darkfang walked in the barn in frustration. Bloodgem turned around and stared into his servant's eyes."Have you found her?" he said, his voice was deep as always."No my leader... But I promise that now that the other cats of our group will be out and searching for her..." Darkfang mumbled nervously."Darkfang... We must not let her escape. Celeste and her family hold one of the biggest secrets of the Dusk forest." he said aggressively."I already tried to uncover it by kidnapping Nightshade, but she didn't know anything. This might be our last chance, letting her escape would make us loose it and that would make me upset.... You know what happens when I am upset Darkfang?" Bloodgem quickly slashed one of the barn walls with his sharp claws, making Darkfang tremble."You better find her... For your own good." Bloodgem whispered. To that Darkfang nodded and went outside to search for Celeste again.

**The six cats were continuing their journey...**

Bluefawn had followed Skyfeather for awhile, the others looked around no longer in the caves. "If you knew where the barn was why take us in the caves?" Bluefawn meowed suspiciously as Skyfeather looked at her puzzled "Well I-. Bluefawn snapped jumping forward tackling Skyfeather her fur ruffled as she swiped at her cheek. Mythicalclaw hissed grabbing Bluefawn violently before throwing her onto the ground. Tetranose ran to Bluefawn's side as Mythicalclaw put a paw on Bluefawn's head "What is wrong with you!" he yowled as Bluefawn struggled to get up, wheezing. "She is not leading us towards the barn the scent smells nothing like-" she hissed as Mythicalclaw interrupted her "Shut it!,why don't you just leave if all your gonna do is hurt my friend!". Bluefawn stood up her fur on edge as Tetranose whispered "Don't listen to him!" Bluefawn snapped "Fine! I will find the barn without you cats and when I find Celeste do not blame me!" she hollered as she ran the other direction. "Mythicalclaw what was that for!" Melodywish snapped as Tetranose hissed "You made her leave.". Crowpool watched sadly as Bluefawn darted away, Skyfeather rubbed up against Mythicalclaw "T-Thank you..." she meowed weakly as Tetranose curled her lip. "I... You are welcome..." Mythicalclaw purred as he calmed down. "I have no idea why she reacted like this! I SWEAR this is the way to Bloodgem's barn!" Skyfeather frowned, Mythicalclaw nodded at her words "Lets go.". "WHAT? You are really going to leave her?" Melodywish meowed socked "She chose this path... If she really wants to leave, then let her leave." he continued to speak with an empty expression. Skyfeather stared at him sadly "Mythicalclaw... She just made a mistake, do not forget she is a lot younger than us. She just got carried away!". Mythicalclaw kept starring at the distance and then spoke once again "Skyfeather... I really like the way you look at the bright side of cats, but I know that she did not get carried away. Tell me one thing, are you seriously not mad at her for attacking you?", "Well yes...I do not appreciate her behavior towards me... But she is just-" Skyfeather admitted as Mythicalclaw interrupted her "I am sorry Skyfeather but her behavior was unacceptable, you are already injured and she could have killed you. We must keep moving. We must not waste more time.". Skyfeather started to walk again, slowly and Mythicalclaw followed her, as Tetranose,Crowpool and Melodywish watched the two cats in shock. Melodywish was very sad that Bluefawn left, because she knew the truth about her kin, she was just trying to save her mother...

So the five cats continued their journey without Bluefawn.... They were really close to the western clan and they started to catch, different scents of cats. Skyfeather's shortcuts where really helpful especially for Crowpool, but they still followed the flow of the clouds."We are REALLY close I can feel it!" Melodywish said."You know... I am going to miss that warrior, I enjoyed her company." Crowpool meowed then looked at Tetranose as he walked, she looked so troubled, like something was bothering her "Hey Tetranose,are you alright? You seem a little..." Crowpool spoke "Guilty?" Tetranose spoke over him. Crowpool looked at her in surprise.

-Why would you call yourself guilty?

-Don't you understand?

-I do not think I do...

Tetranose started whispering.

-*Its my fault.*

-What?

*-Bluefawn's attitude.*

-What do you have to do with her?

-*I told her not to trust Skyfeather, so I would have someone on my side. As if she wasn't already tense about her red eyes...*

-YOU DID WHAT!

-*Shut it! If the others find out they are going to kill me! Well not literally but you know...*

-Ok...Why are you sharing this with me?

-Well I usually share my deepest thoughts with Mythicalclaw but if he finds out...

"We are here." Skyfeather whispered. Melodywish looked at the bushes that separated the clan with the open field. "Skyfeather,do you know anything about this clan?" Mythicalclaw meowed silently as he tried to hide behind the bushes. "This is Grassclan,they are known for their skill in camouflaging and hiding. However they cannot see very well..." Skyfeather said as she heard something move, she quickly turned around but she saw nothing. Melodywish started to hear noises too "Someone is watching us..." she spoke. Suddenly two cats tackled her and Skyfeather, "What are you doing in our territory?" one of the cats hissed. Mythicalclaw and Tetranose pushed the cat off of Melodywish by clawing it furiously, the other warrior that had tackled Skyfeather put his claws on her neck "If you attack us one more time, you will regret it." he shouted at the three cats as Skyfeather stayed as still as possible."You stop that right now!" Crowpool tried to growl at the Grassclan warrior, but the pain from his injured leg made him whimper instead. Both of the Grassclan cats noticed Crowpool for the first time. Their faces took an expression of surprise and happiness. As Crowpool wondered why they were so happy, one of the cats shouted "Harestar! I am so glad that you returned!". "What?" Skyfeather whispered as the Grassclan cat let go of her and ran towards Crowpool "We thought that you died! That you would never return... I almost changed my name from Owltail to Owlstar!" he smiled. Crowpool looked at his companions nervously, he saw Mythicalclaw glaring at him, he understood what he meant. "Um yes! I am your leader! Harestar that is m-my name." he trembled. The other warrior ran back at Grassclan territory smiling as Owltail sniffed Crowpool "Your scent has changed a bit..." he whispered. "That is NORMAL! It is NORMAL he has been through a lot you know." Melodywish meowed loudly and anxiously. "What about that thing around your neck?" Owltail continued. "Why don't we talk about that when we go back to our clan, with my friends...." he gave him a fake smile. Mythicalclaw thought to himself *"So that is why Moonsong led us to him. He might look a lot like this clan's leader...".*

**Bluefawn continued her journey to the unknown.**

The young she-cat walked angrily towards a path that she didn't knew about. The only thing she knew was that now she had wondered far from her companions, far from Skyfeather.... Was this the right choice? She shook her head and moved on. However she could not help but think about her companions, Crowpool with his many flaws but hidden warrior self, Tetranose with her careless nature and her teasing, Melodywish with her her friendly smile and sassy behavior, Mythicalclaw with his determined nature, his love and trust towards Tetranose, Celeste, Melodywish and.... Skyfeather. Bluefawn stopped walking for a minute and started to think about her, Skyfeather... She didn't trust her, she didn't like her, every time she saw her she just wanted her to get away, she was scared that something would happen and she would betray everyone. Somehow when she first saw her, she had sensed something in her being, something... Unnatural. Even Tetranose herself specifically pointed out not to trust her *"Do not trust the cat with the glowing red eyes".* Those words swirled in her mind... She never asked Tetranose what they meant, maybe she was wrong.*"NONSENSE! That she-cat is NOT trustworthy. I do not care what Mythicalclaw says about her."* she thought to herself. She became pissed again and continued walking,however she was also kind of sad.

**Maplesong went through the Breeze field and arrived at the maze caves,determined to get to Bloodgem's barn.**

Maplesong was looking at the entrance of the caves, when he heard Blossomtail calling after him. He turned around and saw, not only her, but all of the clan cats."So... Now you believe me?" he purred. "YES! We believe you... Not that we had other choices." Ravenflight rolled his eyes. "Robinsong said that she saw our lost cats heading towards here, lucky for you I know the western places well. These are the maze caves." Maplesong had that "clever" look on his face, Beenose knew that he was about to say the whole history of the caves and quickly stopped him."Maybe you could say facts about the caves some other time?" she smiled awkwardly. Maplesong sighed and entered the caves with the other cats. Familiar scents of cats hit his nose almost immediately "Our medicine cat was right! They were definitely here before.". Berryfang noticed pawsteps on the ground of the middle path and pointed her tail at them."Lets follow them they may lead us out of these caves!" Oakfang shouted excitedly as he went down the middle path. Everyone else ran after him,everyone except Bumblepaw and Dappletail. "I am so pissed at Bluefawn! I can't believe that we are risking our lives for her!" Bumblepaw complained."When we find her I am going to claw her right across her ugly face!" Dappletail agreed with his brother. The two of them joked around for a while and then decided to follow the other cats."If there was only a way to..." Dappletail whispered. Bumblepaw looked at him with a sly expression "A way to *what..*?".Dappletail shook his head "Nothing." he spoke.

**At Grassclan.**

Crowpool walked by his "deputy's" side towards Grassclan camp, his friends following him. When the other cats saw him they cheered and greeted him with kindness and respect, like when he was still a leader himself. Owltail noticed Crowpool's injured leg "Harestar your leg! Come on I will lead you to the medicine den." Owltail gasped and helped him reach the den. The medicine cat of Grassclan, Pigeonflight,wrapped some cobweb around his wound and calmed him down."I am sorry if we scared you, but we Grassclan cats are very serious when it comes to our territory." Owltail smiled. Melodywish and Tetranose smiled back, Mythicalclaw noticed that Skyfeather was shaking *"Are you nervous?"* he whispered to her gently *"YES."* she whispered back.*"What if they find us out?"* she shook, as Mythicalclaw licked her cheek,"You have to keep calm. Whatever happens we can get through it together. Besides you are not the only one who is nervous." he pointed his tail at Tetranose and started talking to her to make her feel better, Skyfeather smiled widely and turned her gaze to Crowpool and Owltail. Her wound was bothering her again, she tried to ignore the pain but she couldn't."Skyfeather?" Crowpool meowed in worry "Can you help her?" he asked Pigeonflight, she nodded and rubbed some special poultice with broom plants in it on her wound. Mythicalclaw kept on joking with Tetranose, when he saw that his best friend looked upset.

-Melodywish? You are not sad are you?

-I am fine...

-If something is bothering you... I can help!

-Its Bluefawn.... We shouldn't have left her behind.

-Do you think that I don't feel bad for leaving her behind?

-Well... You were the one that chased her away.

-I know but it was meant to happen. She just would not get along with Skyfeather!

Melodywish looked at the special poultice.

-I wonder if that can cure Bluefawn's scars and not only physically but emotionally.

-I... Don't understand what you mean...

Tetranose joined the conversation."Come on cheer up! You weren't that emotional when you beat that fox kit up to save Mythicalclaw." she teased Melodywish."Not that I wouldn't attack it in favor of him."she winked at Mythicalclaw. Melodywish rolled her eyes, Tetranose noticed, "Besides. Bluefawn is probably headed back to Floralclan.". *"But what if she isn't?"* Melodywish whispered, Tetranose lowered her head as she remembered that it was partly her fault that Bluefawn left.

**Bluefawn kept walking...**

Despite being really tired, Bluefawn kept running, trying to find any traces or evidence that would prove that she was right. She sniffed around,looked around, ran around, but no traces. It was a cold afternoon and the sun had started to set, but her pelt was burning hot from all of the endless searching. She lied down,panting heavily *"What now?"* she whispered to herself as she stared at the sky, the clouds. Why did they start moving in the first place? Why did Mythicalclaw say that they had to follow them? How was he so sure that they were going to lead him to his precious Celeste? As she asked herself those questions she lowered her head and closed her eyes...

*Bluefawn got up and opened her eyes, she was no longer at the area that she was searching in. She looked around, she then realized that she was in Floralclan. She had no idea why she was in her clan, she didn't remember returning or even waking up to return."I swear to starclan! If my clanmates found me and dragged me all the way back here..." she hissed and started to move around. Her home clan looked different than usual. It felt so dark and empty, Bluefawn took a deep breath as she herd someone cry, it was her father, he was crying over Celeste's dead body. Bluefawn gasped, she couldn't believe it. She ran towards him in a flash,but then he disappeared."What?" Bluefawn whispered as she looked at Celeste. She was really confused, she wasn't sure if this was reality, Bluefawn started to sniff her mother and her markings started to glow intensely. Celeste opened her eyes and got up causing Bluefawn to jump in surprise "Help me...Please." she whispered to Bluefawn, Bluefawn looked at her sadly "I.... I don't know what to do...". Celeste started to bleed and fell down once again "I love you my daughter,stay strong and keep going." she whispered before she closed her eyes.*

"NO!" Bluefawn screamed before opening her eyes. She got up quickly,there was terror in her eyes and her heart was beating fast. Soon enough she started to realize that she was back in the middle of nowhere. She took a deep breath and started to calm down "It was just a nightmare..." she sighed. "Or was it?" Bluefawn looked at the moving clouds again "I will not let her down...".

**Treeclan and Floralclan had rushed through the maze caves and were at the last path before the exit.**

Maplesong moved around "This path is really wide." he commented. "Um... Those are a lot of pawsteps..." Blossomtail pointed her tail to the ground."Well it doesn't matter since the exit is right there..." Oakfang purred as he stepped onto something, he curiously raised his paw "Hold on...Is this...Blood?!" he gasped. Berryfang started sniffing his paw "Wow.... You are right this is blood!"she trembled. "A battle must have taken place here... I hope that they didn't get injured..." Maplesong meowed in worry. "Well, I DON'T WANT TO STAY HERE ANY LONGER!" Blossomtail ran at the exit of the caves and everyone followed her. Beenose looked behind her and saw her two sons walking casually and talking."There you are! What took you so long I was so worried!" she purred and nuzzled them.

**After a while...**

 "Wow thank starclan that their scent hasn't worn off yet,otherwise we wouldn't know where to go!"Ravenflight mumbled.Maplesong sniffed around the area and sat down "What..." he meowed troubled."Is something wrong? Did we loose their scent?" Berryfang blinked.Maplesong twisted his tail in confusion "Something is a bit... Off. I think that Bluefawn...left.". "What?"Oakfang turned around with shock in his eyes. "Her scent it is not at the same place as the other scents." he said moving away from the path. Beenose looked at him puzzled. What does that even supposed to mean? "I think that she left the other cats and took off in that direction." Maplesong meowed."Well since our leader commanded us to look for Bluefawn completely, I think that we should follow Bluefawn's scent." Beenose raised her tail "That is right no rescuing Celeste for you." she giggled. Maplesong tried finding something to say, but if he resisted to attend his mission over saving Celeste... His mate, Beenose would... "I...I am coming lets go.".Beenose looked surprised at first but then she gave her mate a wide smile. Oakfang and Berryfang were just as surprised as her. Their parents have always talked about Maplesong's and Celeste's relationship and Cherrywing had pointed out that they were really close. Ravenflight ordered the Treeclan cats to keep moving, Oakfang stared at the Floralclan cats for a while before he moved away.

**Crowpool's and Skyfeather's deep wounds had stopped bleeding and they were getting better...**

Crowpool looked at his leg and smiled, encountering Grassclan turned out to be very helpful after all. But still, pretending to be the leader of a clan wasn't very kind. He immediately imagined the cats of this friendly clan turning hostile and violent after they found out the truth. But he had to be brave, not only for Skyfeather for... Celeste.*"That Celeste must be quite important to these cats..."* he thought as he groomed himself."Harestar I think that it is time to tell us how you managed to return. That battle with the Blizzardclan cats. " Owltail coughed."Also why not introduce us to your friends?" Pigeonflight smiled. Crowpool swallowed "Yes of course." he twisted his tail "Well after I got lost in the battle, Blizzardclan left me for dead. I was unconscious and then I was saved by Tetranose..." he said pointing his tail at her."Then she... Introduced me to... Her friend Skyfeather... Who was very skilled with herbs and healed my wounds." he continued,Tetranose gave a sudden glare at Skyfeather."Well after that I thought that I would never return so... I became a loner and I met Mythicalclaw and Melodywish! They promised that they would help me return to our wonderful clan and as you can see they kept their promise!" he smiled nervously finishing the story."Wonderful but... What about this thing around your neck?" Owltail asked curiously."Well we had a lot of encounters with twolegs!" Melodywish meowed loudly."Well feel free to roam around our clan before you leave." Pigeonflight purred."Alright we will stay for a while and then leave!" Crowpool said in rejoice. Owltail glared at him "You mean...They will leave. As our leader you will stay." Crowpool's eyes were filled with shock "What... Uh, of course... Of course..." he sighed.

**After a while.**

 Melodywish playfully chased a butterfly while Mythicalclaw and Tetranose fished in a nearby pond. Skyfeather was observing them. The atmosphere in this clan was very peaceful and the cats extremely friendly and kind. The young she-cat didn't expect them to believe that Crowpool was Harestar. She giggled and walked towards the pond that Mythicalclaw and Tetranose were fishing in. She turned her gaze at the pretty waters of the lake that showed her her reflection. She remembered what happened at the maze caves, at the mirror springs. She remembered drinking out of the enchanted waters of the springs.... She had forgotten about that and never really understood if the springs were enchanted or not. If her biggest desire and wish would come true or not. Really, what was her biggest desire? What did she want most from her life? Skyfeather froze for a moment. Wisdom? Sure, Crowpool had taught her a lot of things about herbs and medical treatment. Strength? She never really needed any, she only wanted to learn how to hunt. *To be accepted and loved*, that was her biggest desire. She was sure, more sure than ever. She wanted someone to love her despite her hideous red eyes and her odd behavior. She stared at her reflection and recalled events of her past. Her eyes weren't always like this, when she was a kit she had blue eyes, that shined like two beautiful sapphires, but there was one night that changed everything... The night she got... cursed...

Skyfeather was about to relive that horrendous night in her memory, but then she was splashed with water, making her let out an alarmed cry."Come on! You need to sharpen your reflexes if you are going to battle Bloodgem!" Mythicalclaw chuckled. Skyfeather rolled her eyes and grinned "Speaking of Bloodgem... Shouldn't we leave?". Melodywish's eyes widened "Oh no... We completely forgot! We need to get out of here now!". Tetranose rushed over at the medicine den where Crowpool was still resting."We need to leave right now!" she said to Owltail."Is that so? Alright then feel free to come and visit Harestar anytime." Owltail said calmly."What?" Skyfeather meowed as she entered the den "He needs to come with us! We need him!".Owltail's face took a slightly angered expression "We need him too he is our leader!". Skyfeather lowered her headed, pinned back her ears and showed her sharp teeth. She was acting nothing like her calm and kind self, Tetranose got infront of Owltail "Skyfeather! What are you doing?" she said alarmed. Crowpool had noticed Skyfeather's behavior, it was not the first time she acted like this and when she did... Crowpool got up from his mossbed hissed, surprising everyone "Stop! As a leader I need to stay with my clan! Skyfeather control yourself!". Skyfeather came to realization of what she just did, she.... She almost snapped again... Tetranose was speechless, she did not like Skyfeather before because of her character... But she never thought that she could be *dangerous.* Mythicalclaw and Melodywish were standing behind her, clueless of what happened. Skyfeather turned around and looked at them and then she looked at Crowpool again, she could not believe that she let the curse take over again. Why did she lie to herself? It wasn't the curse that has been making her do these weird things, it was who she was... A part of her... She was desperate to be forgiven "I am... So sorry I acted that way. It will never happen again." she shamefully apologized, shameful for about her actions. Crowpool started walking gently among the other cats who were staring at Skyfeather and then spoke "Consider yourself forgiven, now leave and let me take over my clan again.". Everyone but Owltail froze *"What is he doing???"* Melodywish whispered to Mythicalclaw. He raised his shoulders. *"Is he really going to stay?"* she spoke again. *"Judging by his expression... Yes."* Skyfeather said as she trembled.

It was finally time that the four cats would flee Grassclan, leaving Crowpool behind them. Time had passed and now the sky had began to darken just like Skyfeather's heart... Maybe it would be better for everyone if she just left... She thought that she could maintain herself, she thought that she could change but, it turns out that she can't. She turned her gaze to Mythicalclaw, perhaps it was time to uncover her secret that she hid for so long...

**At Bloodgem's barn...**

Darkfang was fatigued from all of the searching, he and the other cats have been searching for hours and they still haven't found her. She couldn't have escaped, the fence of the backyard was specifically made so nobody could get in or out. So where was she? The tomcat needed to find Celeste and fast or Bloodgem would punish him... Just like he punished Tigerflame even though he was close to her... Now that he thought about it, he had no idea where Tigerflame was. She had come out this morning to patrol, but she was never seen after her departure. Not even her assistants had returned yet, *"She must still be patroling, I have more important things to do."* with that final thought, he started to search again.

**Bluefawn was following the clouds...**

 Bluefawn wanted to find Celeste more than anything and she wanted to find her alone, yeah, she was going follow the clouds since there was nothing else she could do, but there was no way she would return to Mythicalclaw's group. She had enough of his ignorance. She ran and ran, determination in her eyes, she kept following and following and she did not care if she would be accepted or if Oakfang would love her anymore, all she wanted was to find one of the only cats that truly understood her. She wanted to prove to her clan that she is something more than her "mother's misery" or as her siblings called her "Their family's burden.". She stopped for a moment to catch her breath, but then she saw cats coming towards her, her eyes widened as she tried to focus on them and when the cats got close enough for Bluefawn to be able to recognize them, it was too late. Blossomtail gasped as she finally noticed Bluefawn "There she is! BLUEFAWN! COME HERE RIGHT NOW!" she hissed as Maplesong, Beenose and Bluefawn's siblings looked over. They finally found her. "No..." Bluefawn whispered. "Come here you useless cat! You are going to return to the clan right now!" she stepped towards the poor blue and white she-cat slowly, while she moved her tail back and forth. "Don't speak to my daughter that way!" Maplesong growled, causing Blossomtail to lower the tone of her voice "Come on Bluefawn!" she sighed. "NO!" Bluefawn spat "She is in danger! Celeste is in danger! I HAVE TO HELP HER. I AM NOT RETURNING TO FLORALCLAN!". Beenose and her other kits started to get involved in the argument, Maplesong had no idea of what to do to stop them, so he just watched.

As he observed his clanmates he started feeling a slight pain in his stomach, he tried to ignore the pain, but it just got worse and worse. Maplesong let out a cry as he felt his breathing getting slower and slower. Bluefawn noticed that her father was in pain and stopped arguing with Blossomtail "Father?" she padded up to him. "FATHER!" shouted Bumblepaw and Dappletail, pushing Bluefawn away. Maplesong tried speaking, but he just couldn't. Then, all of a sudden, he vomited, startling everyone. "Maplesong!" Beenose cried. The poor tomcat was now feeling a sever pain in his chest "What... What is happening to me?". His mate got closer to him and whispered in his ear *"Maplesong you need to return to Floralclan right away and let Robinsong diagnose you. You might have a very serious illness.".* He gave her a faint look and whispered back *"B-But...",* before he could finish his sentence, he felt his senses failing him and he fainted. Now Bluefawn was *very* worried about her father's well-being and so were her siblings, she kept trying to approach him but Blossomtail kept getting in her way. Beenose froze and started freaking out, she wanted to go back to her clan more than anything, she wanted her mate to live. She didn't know if he had an illness or not, she also didn't understand why she suddenly cared about him.

With pain in her heart she started dragging him, when Blossomtail called after her, "Where are you going? We need to return with Bluefawn!". Beenose gave her an angry look and ignored her, as Blossomtail started getting angry as well. Bluefawn and Bumblepaw were too socked and sad to move. Then, Dappletail came up with an idea that would please him and his mother. "Blossomtail, go help my mother drag my sick father back to Floralclan and me and my brother will take care of our sister..." he grinned, making Blossomtail slightly uncomfortable. "Alright, but you better bring her back or my mother will kill us!" with that the she-cat shook her white and violet fur, and ran off to help Beenose. Bluefawn snapped out of the shock of Maplesong's possible illness and turned her gaze to her siblings that were staring at her aggressively... Bumblepaw jumped onto Bluefawn growling and digging his claws into her shoulder as Dappletail grabbed her scruff "We are going to get rid of you for good!" He snarled as Bluefawn yelped kicking them off. Blood dripped down her leg as she twisted around clawing at Bumblepaw blindly before feeling blood. She opened her eyes, she had strucked him in the throat, Bumblepaw tumbled  backwards gasping for air as Dappletail screamed "Murderer!". Bluefawn quickly ran away from them she didn't need them not now, not ever. She ran as fast as she could, breathing heavily before she couldn't see Dappletail anymore.

**Mythicalclaw and his group were now closer to Bloodgem's barn than ever, without Bluefawn or Crowpool. While Skyfeather was worried sick about Crowpool being left alone in Grassclan, something else was bothering her too...**

Tetranose sharpened her claws, while Mythicalclaw and Melodywish were getting ready for possible encounters with rogues that lived in the barn or... Bloodgem himself. Skyfeather wasn't ready to encounter Bloodgem, even though her wound was in good condition, she still felt weak. She looked at the cats that were now her friends, she looked at Mythicalclaw, she didn't want anything bad to happen to them, she didn't want to harm them. She was dangerous and she knew it, she closed her eyes for a moment to think and then she decided. It was time to let go of her secret. She got up and raised her tail and spoke "Mythicalclaw, I need to talk to you right now, privately." she was going to tell her secret to the cat she trusted the most and see how he reacted. The tomcat turned around in curiosity and padded up to Skyfeather, catching the curiosity of the other cats.

Mythicalclaw moved away from the other cats with Skyfeather. She looked straight in his eyes and started to speak "Mythicalclaw, even though we have known each other for a very long time, there is something that I never told you about me, a secret. Now I finally understand that keeping this secret is very dangerous for you, Melodywish andeven Tetranose." Mythicalclaw's heartbeat got faster at her words, he had never seen Skyfeather acting so seriously before. He stayed silent as she continued to speak... "Look, I... The truth about me is that... Half of my soul belongs in the dark forest." she started to shake and lowered her ears, waiting for his reaction. Mythicalclaw's eyes widened and he opened his mouth, he had no idea if she was telling the truth "D-do y-you m-mean that you... Are a dark forest cat?" he felt tears in his eyes as he spoke. Skyfeather lowered her head "Half dark forest cat, my father, who belongs in the dark forest, cursed me because I decided to follow my mother in Cloudfall valley instead of going into the shadows with him. Ever wondered why my eyes are red? It was because of the curse, to alarm other cats that I was dangerous. I denied that, until now, I am changing there is no doubt about that." she took a deep breath. Mythicalclaw felt a tear on his cheek, he couldn't believe it "I... I don't know what to say. I am glad that you opened up to me..." he spoke. "Bluefawn is smarter than I thought, somehow she sensed the dark part of my soul, causing her to get alarmed every time I was near her. She reminded me of what I really am. Anyway, I understand that I am no longer wanted here, goodbye." with those final words, she started walking away, when Mythicalclaw got in her way. "No, this is not who you are Skyfeather, you proved it to me a long time ago. Your secret will stay a secret and you will stay with us. Until the end." he meowed.

"Uh excuse me, but we need to leave!" Tetranose meowed as Melodywish nodded. Mythicalclaw shook his head and puffed out his chest in pride "Lets go save Celeste!" he shouted. Skyfeather was shocked that he still trusted her, but she knew that he was going to regret that decision.... If she just had more time to explain, what he was getting into...

**Darkfang was had tracked Celeste's scent, but he still couldn't find her. Little did he know that she had sneaked into one of the storage houses, with the help of a firefly.**

Darkfang's yelling echoed in Celeste's mind, she was terrified, hiding away with a firefly. Was she insane? Probably. She stared at the firefly that helped her find a hiding place, who would have known that a small creature could be so smart and lead her to the smallest and oldest storage house of them all. It had broken down and it's wood was rotten and it was filled with holes, it was far away from the other storage houses as well. They would never suspect her here.... Or would they? Anyhow, she was going to remain here, until she found a way out of this barn... The firefly spun around Celeste as she resisted the urge to slash it with her claw "Why did you help me?" she asked the small creature, like it would understand. As soon as she let out those words, the firefly started to radiate a glimmering light, blinding Celeste for a while. Once she opened her eyes she let out a hiss of surprise, because before her was floating Mythicalclaw's sister, or her spirit now. *"It can't be... It is you."* she whispered, Firefly smiled brightly and slowly started to fade away. "N-NO! Don't leave me here! Please!" she cried as the she-kit let out her final words before her disappearance *"Don't give up, he is coming."*. Without her light, the storage house was filled with darkness, but Celeste was filled with hope, because she knew that Mythicalclaw and possibly Tetranose were out there, looking for her... But so were Bloodgem and Darkfang...

**The Treeclan warriors were after their lost cats....**

Nightstar, Ravenflight, Berryfang and Oakfang had ran into large bushes that seemed to mark the boundaries of a clan. Nightstar sniffed the bushes and stepped back, alarmed "Oh no... I think that our warriors went through a clan...". "Oh GREAT! How are we supposed to get past them?!" Berryfang frowned as she helped her exhausted brother to stand up. "Nobody seems to be here..." Ravenflight meowed with his deep voice. Just as Nightstar took a step forward, loud screaming and hissing was heard, making the Treeclan cats extremely nervous. "What...?" Berryfang let out a nervous whimper as Nightstar and Ravenflight looked over cautiously. With the corner of their eye they could see the warriors of the clan, punishing a poor brown cat. They were chasing after them, getting closer to Nightstar's group, *"Hide!"* he and the others hid behind the bushes, however they could hear the warriors yelling, *"Liar! How could you?", "How dare you pretend to be our leader!"*. Oakfang raised his ears in curiosity, and raised his head a little so he could see what was happening. His eyes widened with terror as he witnessed the punishment of the brown cat, a grey tomcat was attacking him and yelling at him, while the other cats chanted *"Owltail! Owltail!". "You better have a good excuse for your actions or we will take your life!"* Owltail growled. Oakfang couldn't look anymore, it was horrible, Berryfang was felt extremely uncomfortable too.

"We should sneak past them, it is our chance!" Nightstar glanced at the other cats, as they nodded, even though they felt extremely sorry for the poor cat there was nothing they could do...

**Bluefawn was tired and hungry. She didn't know what to do, she couldn't return to her clan, especially now that she attacked her siblings... She didn't have enough strength to keep going...**

The exhausted she-cat lied down once more, she was heartbroken, this journey has been awful for her. First of all Mythicalclaw kicks her out of his group, then she is forced to walk alone, she has a terrifying vision of Celeste **dying** and Dappletail, her brother, how could he? How could he attempt to murder his own kin? He always made fun of her but she never thought that he would go this far... The worst part of the case is that she hadn't seen one of her only friends Oakfang for moons and if her father caught a serious illness and passed away then... It would be time to embrace the fact that nobody loved her. She felt tears in her eyes as she kept walking, when something dropped at her paws. Surprised, she got closer to it since her vision was now blurry from the exhaustion. She raised her tail happily when she found out that it was a dead mouse. She dug her claws into the delicious prey as she wondered who dropped the mouse. As she ate, she heard squeaking and and raised her head curiously. A very familiar bird was now flying above her. "YAWNY!?" she screamed.

Yawny landed on her back causing her too get alarmed for a moment, but then she shook him off and concentrated on eating the dead mouse again. When she finished she looked at the "tawny frog mouth" that made her happy once again. "I am so happy that you are back!" she purred as Yawny rubbed up against her. She just wanted to stay here and relax, however she remembered that she was on a quest. But what would she do when that quest was over? "Should I... Run away?" she meowed to her friend. He blinked, "Oh yeah, you don't understand..." Bluefawn rolled her eyes. Yawny let out a loud screech as a response and started to fly off in the direction of the clouds, Bluefawn was startled "Wait! Come back! I am sorry!" she let out a cry and tried to catch up with the bird, thinking that she upset him.

**They had finally arrived. Mythicalclaw and his group was now staring at the huge barn, mesmerized by its size and intimidated by the amount of rouges that were in its backyard....**

"Wow... We are here..." Melodywish meowed silently. "I never thought that the barn would be this large!" Mythicalclaw exclaimed. "Bloodgem must be in there with Celeste. But how do we get past those rogues? Why are they all out anyway? Looks like to me that they are searching for something...." Tetranose tried to take a closer look to the cats, while she still remained hidden. Mythicalclaw tilted his head "This is going to be a lot harder than I thought... Well, any ideas? Skyfeather?" he turned around and looked at her. She was so quiet now, "W-Well I..." Skyfeather sighed. Melodywish padded up to her "Are you nervous?" she asked her politely. Skyfeather nodded quietly, "Its okay... We all are, even Tetranose but we have to do this." Mythicalclaw smiled. The she-cat opened her mouth to speak, but then Tetranose came up with an idea "I think I know what do do! One of us should go in the barn and look for Celeste while the rest of us try to distract the rouges, by making them aware of our presence by making noises, but not show ourselves. That way they will get suspicious that someone is at the boundaries of their territory and will not notice that someone is running to save Celeste!" she took a deep breath. "But what if they find us?" Melodywish shook at her own words "And look at that fence! We can't climb that thing!." she continued. Tetranose rolled her eyes "Don't be such a coward and do not worry about he fence. Bloodgem's allies get in and out of the barn all of the time. There must be an entrance to it!".

The cats kept forward, the smell of Celeste's scent hit Tetranose's muzzle, as she meowed "Celeste has been here andshe is not too far!". Mythicalclaw's eyes lit up at the news and followed her alongside the other cats. Tetranose lifted her tail in excitement as she noticed a small hole in the fence of the yard "We found the entrance and nobody is guarding it!". But then three rouges appeared running out of it, claws extended. Mythicalclaw snarled jumping onto one of the rouges holding onto its back as the rouge wailed, Melodywish helped Mythicalclaw pinning down the tawny colored rouge with rose eyes. A tiger striped cat pushed Melodywish away "Run Rosie!" the cat screeched as Rosie ran back into the barn to warn the other cats. Tetranose could be seen holding off a black and white rouge with small golden ear tips, Mythicalclaw raced over his leg in serious pain as Skyfeather ran to him whispering "Its okay, she canfight him off! You must save your strength for Bloodgem!". "It will be a while until I can get to him. Looks like our plan didn't work after all..." he said, panting. "Why?.... Why aren't you fighting?" he asked her as she lowered her ears "It is too dangerous, the part of my soul that belongs in the dark forest is now more unstable than ever. If I become enraged in the battle... It might take me over and... I might kill you...And..."

Before she could finish her sentence, more rouges ran from the barn, Mythicalclaw stood his ground now grinding his sharp teeth as a huge brown rouge with white paws and silver markings knocked him over. Mythicalclaw struggled to get up before a flash of blue and white went straight by him. His eyes widened and shock clouded him as Bluefawn appeared fighting the rouge. She looked exhausted and had dry blood marks on her swollen paws, "Bluefawn you'vecome back?!"he yowled as Bluefawn continued to fight her opponent, she flattened her ears "I am doing this for my REAL mother not you!" she hissed before clawing the rouge in the eyes. the rouge ran off. "Your real mother?", Bluefawn pinned back her ears as her gaze met Skyfeather's *"I can see that she is still here..."* she thought to herself before answering "YES! CELESTE IS MY REAL MOTHER THANKS TO STARCLAN!" she yowled in pride. Mythicalclaw and Skyfeather's eyes widened in surprise. "She has been touched by Starclan? That is how she sensed my soul!" Skyfeather meowed to Mythicalclaw "It also means that.... If Celeste was still my mate then she would be my foster kit!" he laughed as Bluefawn patted her paw to the ground impatiently. "Look I don't want to talk to you or even help you, but only you are a strong enough warrior to battle Bloodgem. I will go help Melodywish and Tetranose and you will enter barn. UNDERSTAND?." she hissed as Mythicalclaw nodded.

Melodywish, Tetranose and Bluefawn had defeated a lot of rogues, Mythicalclaw saw catsretreat away from the barn because of them. He finally saw a entrance, he signaled Skyfeather to wait for him and he ran inside quickly, pushing through a small gap. The inside was huge, he walked around, looking for his beloved friend, but then Bloodgem himself appeared in front of him, his lip curled. "So you are one of the cats that came to save Celeste." he growled as he circled around Mythicalclaw, "Where is she? TELL ME NOW!" Mythicalclaw shouted. "You won't find her here, that stupid she-cat has ran away!" he hissed. Mythicalclaw felt confused and impressed at the same time "She... Ran away?" he meowed in disbelief. Bloodgem's face took an expression of fury "OF COURSE SHE RAN AWAY AND IT IS ALL DARKFANG'S FAULT." he hissed loudly. He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself "Her sister Nightshade was easier to catch, even though she was useless." he meowed. At that, Mythicalclaw gasped and then showed his claws and his teeth "You... You are the one that kidnapped her.", Bloodgem started to laugh as the furious tom cat growled ***"I will end you..."**.* With those final words, he ran at the cat he hated furiously and got ready to bite his throat, but Bloodgem was expecting the sudden attack and slashed Mythicalclaw's pelt. "Never attack in anger." he laughed once again as Mythicalclaw struggled to get up. Skyfeather was watching them carefully from the small gap, she merely found the strength to keep calm and not claw the living fur out of Bloodgem. She wanted to help Mythicalclaw so much but....

Bluefawn groomed herself, desperately trying to clean her brother's blood off her paws. Tetranose and Melodywish were exhausted "We can't take them all..." Melodywish coughed. Tetranose looked at Bluefawn sadly "So... How come you are back?" she meowed weakly. Bluefawn gave didn't turn around to look at her, but spoke anyway "With the help of a... friend. Now leave me alone. I just want to see Celeste again and leave. I have been through so much..." she cried silently, but they didn't notice because her back was turned. "And now Floralclan will never accept me." she whispered. This time everyone was silent, Melodywish glanced over at the fence of the backyard and jumped at the sight of Oakfang, Berryfang, Nightstar and Ravenflight coming towards them. She started to call after them, Nightstar's expression lit up in relief when he saw his mate again, but Melodywish's voice had alarmed the remaining allies of Bloodgem, Darkfang's group.

"So these are the cats that destroyed everything..." Darkfang meowed calmly, "But.. There is still Bloodgem." Rosie, the cat who had alarmed Bloodgem, whimpered trying to look at the furious tomcat. "Bloodgem will betray us if we don't find Celeste!" he clawed Rosie's muzzle as she backed away. "Darkfang, I think that we should take a break from searching for her, to confront our enemies." a brown tomcat with ocean blue eyes and a scar across his face, found the courage to speak. Darkfang's face took a sly expression "I don't see why we shouldn't Duskpelt." he grinned. He signaled his group to prepare for the attacking, he extended his claws and ran at the Treeclan cats. Melodywish and Tetranose were so distracted and happy with the appearance of their clanmates that they didn't notice the rogues, but Bluefawn did, however she remained quiet. Just as Duskpelt launched himself at her to attack, she turned around and slashed his belly, while he was still in the air, alarming both the Treeclan cats and Darkfang's group. "ATTACK!" Nifghtstar hissed as Duskpelt fell on the ground, now bleeding. Bluefawn didn't say anything, she tackled Darkfang, Melodywish and Nightstar took on the strongest cats, while Tetranose pounced a black she-cat and Ravenflight helped her. Oakfang and Berryfang worked together and managed to knock a white tomcat over. Rosie started to step back, she observed her "friends" and the intruders hurt each other, a sudden thought raced her mind *"What if Celeste..."*  she was now clouded with suspicion, she got away from the other cats...

Darkfang managed to dig his fangs deep into Bluefawn's throat, she yowled in pain and fell down at her enemy's paws. "Look at you, you are a mess! Time to end your suffering!" he pressed up his claws against her neck as Bluefawn closed her eyes. Oakfang's eyes widened, he acted quickly hitting Darkfang in the eyes. Darkfang let out a cry and grabbed onto him, his fur on edge, while Bluefawn started to get up slowly. "Leave my brother alone!" Berryfang cried and attacked Darkfang. Melodywish wasn't sure if they were going to win or not, these cats were very strong and more experienced than the previous ones. She and Nightstar tried their best to fight off the rogues as Tetranose tried to help Bluefawn. Warriors and rogues, continued to battle under the dark sky, until a loud sound was heard. The cats, even Darkfang, stopped fighting and focused their eyes in the distance. After a while, Rosie appeared in front of them, dragging an unconscious Celeste.

When Bluefawn saw her, she ignored her condition and ran towards Rosie, smacking her and making her fall, she grabbed Celeste's scruff quickly, placing her on her back and running before yowling "I got her, everybodyretreat!" she yowled as loud as she could as she ran down the slope. She could catch the scent of some rouges running after her. Her leg was badly injured, she winced as the weight of her mother clashed on her shoulders, Oakfang ran towards her helping her "Here let me help!" he meowed putting Celeste's tail on his shoulder. Rosie trailed behind them, Nightstar gave her an aggressive stare as she wailed "Please! I wanna help!". Bluefawn kept moving, Celeste on her back "Then why did you made her faint!?" she snapped. "I did not! I saved her life! The storage house she was hiding in broke down and.. and." Rosie took a deep breath. "At first I was going to bring her to Bloodgem, but then when I saw you fight with such passion. I understood how much you cared about her. I have also realized that there is a better life waiting for me outside of the barn..." she meowed desperately, finally catching Bluefawn's attention, "Trying to stop you was a huge mistake... Almost as huge as becoming Bloodgem's ally... Please let me apologize by aiding you." she looked at the Treeclan warriors. Oakfang was convinced by her words and smiled "Fine, you start by carrying Celeste, more rouges are starting to chase us and we need to move fast.". Bluefawn and Nightstar weren't totally convinced, but they trusted Oakfang, so they let her in the group anyway. Rosie smiled, but just as she got ready to carry her, she saw a large crowd of cats coming towards them, with their leader in front of them. Nightstar, Ravenflight, Berryfang and Oakfang were intimidated, but Tetranose, Melodywish and Bluefawn's eyes filed with tears of happiness and relief "We... WE ARE SAVED!" Tetranose roared proudly, Melodywish started to jump around and Bluefawn whispered "It can't be... Its... Its..."...

**Meanwhile...**

Mythicalclaw and Bloodgem were having their furious battle in the huge barn, the moving clouds had disappeared and were now replaced with shining stars, much like Moonsong's eyes that were watching over the two tomcats and the cursed she-cat that was observing them. Mythicalclaw was injured horribly, Bloodgem was stronger than him. But he was also responsible for not only Celeste's kidnapping, but Nightshade's too. Despite all of his injuries, a burning feeling was keeping him on his paws. Hatred, he had forgotten how it felt like to hate someone so much. It flew through his mind like a river and crashed down to his heart like a waterfall, he felt like everything else around him had disappeared except for Bloodgem. When he began this journey, he thought that it would be easy to save Celeste, to battle with all of the rogues, what a fool he was. At this point, he didn't even know if she was dead or alive, he got back on his paws and breathed heavily as the cat he hater, taunted him. "Wow, you are pathetic. Just as I thought, look at you, you went through all of this suffering, for what? A cowardly she-cat, but why? Are you trying to find the caves of infinity too?" he questioned Mythicalclaw and his actions. The injured but proud cat lifted his head, right now he couldn't care less about the caves Bloodgem was talking about "You heartless cat. I do not know anything about these stupid caves. Celeste is one of the only cats that truly care about me, that is why I am so determined to save her." he pinned back his ears and showed Bloodgem his sharp teeth, "And I do not care if I take my final breath trying, as long as the ones I love are safe.". Bloodgem stared at him, still confused as he growled loudly getting ready for the continuation of the fight.

Much to his surprise, Mythicalclaw leaped high in the air, his claws out. He landed on Bloodgem's back and bit his tail, the leader of the rogues didn't want Mythicalclaw to notice that he felt pain, he collapsed on purpose, startling his enemy and turned him upside down. The two furious cats started to wrestle and bite each other relentlessly and without fear, eventually Mythicalclaw finally broke free of Bloodgem's deadly embrace and circled around him in a very energetic way, landing blow after blow. His white fur was now covered with blood and so was Bloodgem's who braced himself and smiled ironically, "I must admit I am a little impressed, you managed to use your hatred as power...", he breathed heavily "Sounds like something I would do...". His statement caught his opponent off guard, he rushed at the Treeclan warrior and managed to knock him over once more...

Outside of the barn, Skyfeather lied on the ground, since all the cats of the barn were distracted with chasing their intruders, she could watch Mythicalclaw's fight in peace. Her heartbeat got faster every time he got hurt, she felt so guilty that she just stood there, watching him yowl in pain, the worst part was that he knew that she was there and that she did nothing to help him. But she had to stay calm... Or else. *"Oh starclan, please make this suffering stop."* she whispered in pain, what if Mythicalclaw got killed? *"I can't live with the burden that he died because I was unable to protect him..."*. A soft breeze brushed over her fur as she closed her eyes, she heard a voice whisper in her ear sweetly *"Let it all out Skyfeather, let all of the darkness of your soul crush Bloodgem for good."*. She opened her eyes, somehow she couldn't keep her rage inside of her anymore. She locked her gaze through the small gap that the wooden wall of the barn had, she could see that her friend had reached his limit and was ready to faint from exhaustion, while the ruthless cat that was glaring at him, was ready for his last attack, "Did you really think that you could defeat me? The most vicious rogue?" he meowed and got closer and closer to his foe, that was now as weak as an insect. "Not even starclan can kill me." he looked at Mythicalclaw with his emotionless eyes one final time. Skyfeather crushed through the gap viciously, her red eyes glowing more than ever, Bloodgem turned his gaze away from Mythicalclaw in a heartbeat as the she-cat tackled him and pinned him down. Lightning and thunder stuck down as she released all of her fury on him. Mythicalclaw's eyes widened and his heart started beating faster. Was that really her? Bloodgem groaned and wailed as Skyfeather bit him. Darkness started surrounding the three cats, Skyfeather finally worn herself out and fainted, Bloodgem was in an awful condition, he hissed in frustration but got quiet when a black she-cat with blue eyes appeared in front of him, there was fire burning in her eyes ***"Not even starclan can kill you....? Farewell, you unforgivable fox-heart!"*** she shouted, slashing Bloodgem's chest and killing him. The black she-cat who was none other than Moonsong started fading away...

Everything was quiet now, Mythicalclaw tried reaching out to his beloved friend, but he was too tired. He could hear a large crowd of cats entering the barn before fainting...

**The beaten cat woke up to a glimmering sunshine that warmed his fur, he yawned and slowly started to understand were he was. Could it be? Was he back at the comfort of his clan?**

Soon enough, he realized that he was curled up in one of the mossbeds of Bluemoon's medicine cat den. "Oh, you are awake!", his heart was filled with happiness, as he saw Celeste smiling at him. "Ce-Celeste! I can't believe it you are safe!" he said filled with emotion and thrill. Celeste purred and her tail over his head "I can't believe you went through all of this suffering for me! You saved my life twice!". Mythicalclaw wanted to get up and shout triumphantly, celebrate his his clanmates and eat delicious prey, but then... "Celeste... Where were you last night? I looked everywhere to find you, I reached Bloodgem and..." memories from the chaotic night came back to him, he was now filled with questions. "Actually, you have been unconscious for two days because of your awful injuries. Thankfully, Bluemoon had some dock leaves left over, to soothe the pain that you felt. She also has goldenrod plants that she needs to chew into a poultice for you." Celeste sighed, Mythicalclaw was a bit shocked that he had been unconscious for so long. Celeste looked behind her for a moment before turning her gaze back at Mythicalclaw, she then started to explain what happened.

-Well, the reason you didn't find me is because I was hiding in one of the storage houses with the help of... Nevermind... That was until my hiding place collapsed and I fainted for a while. After I regained my conscience Melodywish and Tetranose told me everything. A kind she-cat named Rosie helped me escape and then we ran into a clan named Grassclan. They were led here by a tomcat named... Crowpool? I think that was what Melodywish told me. Oddly enough, the Grassclan warriors didn't seem so happy to have him around, as the others have described. Anyway, with them by our side we were able to scare the rogues that were chasing us and we arrived inside the barn just in time to save you and that other cat.

Mythicalclaw looked at her in surprise.

-Crowpool saved you? HE IS ALIVE!?

-Tetranose told me about him. So courageous, I can't believe that he pretended to be Grassclan's leader! Oakfang also told me that they punished him greatly after they found out that he was lying to them.

-Why didn't they kill him?

-If you ever see him again you should ask him for details, he is living as a Grassclan warrior now...

Celeste giggled.

-By the way... Did you know that Maplesong is in love with me? And that starclan tried to help him understand his feelings by creating Bluefawn?

Mythicalclaw shook. He had forgotten that Bluefawn was Celeste's kit and he didn't have time to ask her about details.

-Congratulations! You love him back... Right?

Celeste's pelt turned red.

-Well, yes... But I don't want to cause any drama so...

-Hold on...

Mythicalclaw then looked around "Where is Bluefawn?" he meowed as Celeste tilted her head "Bluefawn? Oh, we don't know... after the battle Beenose was confronting her over Dapplepaw, and they chased her out... The last they saw of her was her running off with Flamebreath.". Celeste said, her ears flattened as Mythicalclaw hissed "Why would they chase her out she did nothing wrong!" he growled as Celeste shrugged "I don't know, it must have been a pretty serious reason for Violetstar to allow this to happen... As far as we are concerned shes in Fireclan... At least that is what they told me.". "How could this happen to her!? I am so sorry." he licked her cheek "I hope that she is fine... I still don't understand why they chased her out... Maybe she will return." he said in a sad tone before meowing. "Can you bring Cherrywing and Treeheart here? I feel like I need to talk to them. Celeste's eyes were suddenly filled with fear.

-What... What happened?

-Mythicalclaw I have some bad news, I found out that Maplesong has whitecough...

-I... I can't believe it. Are you serious?

-I am afraid that it is true... Treeheart and Cherrywing are currently on their way to Floralclan. They wanted to help their friend by bringing fresh catnip to him. Robinsong had ran out...

-Wow this is... Awful.

-Before you ask, Melodywish and Tetranose are out hunting with Aurorasong.

Mythicalclaw groaned in annoyance, he had returned to his home and everything was still the same. He wanted to ask Celeste one last question "Earlier you mentioned that you found a cat in the barn, except for me of course. I don't remember if I ever told you anything about her, but her name is Skyfeather. Do you know where she is?". Celeste started to groom herself before answering "Oh you mean that red eyed she-cat? To be honest I don't know... She thanked us all for our help and...". Mythicalclaw jumped out of his mossbed "She... She didn't leave... DID SHE??", before she could respond, he ran out of the medicine cat den. "Wait! WAIT! YOU ARE INJURED!" Celeste shouted desperately. She rolled her eyes "Why is he always such a feather-brain!".

As usual, he ignored his condition and ran through the forest to find Skyfeather, distracting Thistlepaw who was training with his mentor Emberstone. "Those wildoak forest cats are insane..." Emberstone huffed as he told his apprentice to pay attention. After a couple of minutes, he saw her standing still behind a tree. "There she is! Silly she-cat." he giggled and got ready to call her name, but then he noticed that someone was talking to her. "Skyfeather... You have proven yourself to me by. Not only by defeating Bloodgem, but for managing to control your unstable soul all of these moons. Your father did not stop you from living your life the way you wanted, you still fought for your free will and that makes me proud." an odd looking grey cat meowed. Mythicalclaw didn't want interrupt them. Skyfeather lowered her ears "Oh Harpwing, this is such a great honor. I don't deserve your praise, if anything I should be ashamed of myself for putting my companions in danger.". *"Harpwing?! She must be disguised."* the curious tomcat thought. "I am not the only one that believes in you. In fact, I am here because Moonsong wanted to reward you." she meowed, her voice calm and soothing. Skyfeather couldn't believe that a god wanted to reward her, but at this point everything was possible."Please forgive me if I am being unappreciative but... If Moonsong wanted to reward me then why isn't she here?" she asked. Harpwing chuckled "Moonsong is trying to help another she-cat right now...". Skyfeather was now curious about that certain she-cat, but didn't want to question Harpwing too much and waited for her to continue speaking, "I will grant you what you desire the most." she put her tail in front of Skyfeather's muzzle before she could speak, "Now, now, there is no need for words. I already know.". The wise she-cat caressed the grass with her now glimmering tail, making a sparkling blue flower sprout from the ground. After a while, she finally explained what it was "This flower contains the essence of the stars. If you want your wish to be granted, you must eat it and let it's magic bless you.". The grey she-cat widened her red eyes, she didn't know how to react. "Go on, don't be scared, nothing bad will happen. You have my word." Harpwing meowed in a reassuring tone. Skyfeather stepped forwards and touched the plant with her nose, it gave off a faint glow. She didn't want to eat a flower, but she really wanted to change her life. The she-cat started to chew the flower and swallowed it, feeling a little disgusted. She immediately felt more relaxed than ever, the essence of the stars felt like cool water, that washed off all of the darkness that hid inside of her for so long. A shadow started coming out of her mouth as Mythicalclaw observed amused and Harpwing smiled brightly.

The shadow started to slowly fade away, Skyfeather felt more alive and happy than ever "I...I can't thank you enough for this gift." she said blissfully. "Is it true? Am I finally free?" she asked as the starclan cat nodded, "I have been watching over you since you got that curse. I could see how much it tortured you as time went on, it was about time that I destroyed it.". "But if you still feel like you did not deserve this gift. You are not the only one that got rewarded." she winked. "Melodywish got rewarded by saving her clanmate, Tetranose got rewarded by being with Mythicalclaw and Celeste again and Crowpool got rewarded by being accepted once more." she said. Skyfeather twisted her tail "What about Mythicalclaw and Bluefawn? Why didn't they get rewarded?", Harpwing looked at her in surprise "I am shocked you said that. I think that it is pretty obvious how Mythicalclaw got rewarded. He managed to save Celeste instead of loosing her and kept his loved ones safe, including you. " she giggled making Skyfeather grin. The spirit of justice looked behind her for a moment "As for Bluefawn... She has been through great suffering just like you and Mythicalclaw. Her reward is up to Moonsong..." Harpwing started glowing and transformed into her true self, her yellow eyes shined brightly. Skyfeather and Mythicalclaw stared at her in awe. **"Farewell Skyfeather. Farewell Mythicalclaw."** she meowed as she flew away.

Mythicalclaw shivered at Harpwing saying his name, Skyfeather turned around, finally noticing him. Her pelt turned red "You... You... You heard all of that?" she said shyly. Mythicalclaw chuckled, making the she-cat even more embarrassed. "Are my eyes still red?" she meowed curiously, the tomcat nodded. Skyfeather looked down in disappointment, "But your soul is pure!" Mythicalclaw purred, but then he remember why he was looking for her "Were you leaving?". His old friend frowned "Yes I thought that I was too dangerous. You saw what I did to Bloodgem right?". Mythicalclaw shuddered, he really had underestimated her words when she called herself "dangerous". "I... I can't deny that...". Skyfeather raised her tail and stretched, she looked at the bright sun "Well now that I am free. I might head back to the Breeze field or even Cloudfall valley...". Mythicalclaw jumped in front of her "What do mean? Why do you still want to leave? You are not dangerous anymore!" he meowed desperately, much to Skyfeather's surprise. "B-But... When I-I a-asked you... You denied..." she stuttered. He immediately tried to convince her to stay "Uh... Of course I didn't deny! I just thought that you wouldn't enjoy being a warrior. I you want you can stay in Treeclan for a while, and if you want to leave so badly then-", "Alright, alright. I will stay for a little longer." Skyfeather purred sweetly. Mythicalclaw's heart skipped a beat from excitement and the two of them headed back to Bluemoon's den.

In the way they talked about everything that happened while they were unconscious. Maplesong's sickness, Celeste's feelings, Bluefawn and Flamebreath and Crowpool's new clan. "I still can't believe that he is a Grassclan warrior! How could they accept him?" Mythicalclaw said, still shocked about Crowpool. Skyfeather shrugged "I don't know, I wish I got a chance to ask him...". Suddenly, the tomcat was knocked over by a dash of brown, red and yellow. "Mythicalclaw! You are alive!" Tetranose purred as she nuzzled her precious friend, Melodywish and Aurorasong were trailing behind her. "Tetranose! The poor tomcat is injured!" Melodywish huffed as she pushed her off, "Fa- I mean, Mythicalclaw!" Aurorasong meowed gently, she had decided to address her father with his name. Melodywish noticed Skyfeather "Huh? I thought that you were going to leave." she said as Tetranose pinned up her ears in surprise. Skyfeather hopped next Melodywish "I was going to, but... You see Mythicalclaw likes to have me around." she said cheerfully. Tetranose rolled her eyes at Skyfeather's statement, but she wasn't too fussed, the rest of the cats laughed and continued their way back to the den.

Bluemoon saw the five cats walking towards her and Celeste in the distance "There is no need to worry Celeste! He is coming back." she said. "Thank goodness... Now I don't have to look for him." Celeste meowed, less annoyed than before. "Mythicalclaw! You shouldn't have ran through Treeclan! Lie down now!" Celeste scolded Mythicalclaw as he entered along with the other cats. The tomcat did as his friend said, smiling at her in a teasing way. Before the other she-cats could enter as well, Bluemoon blocked their way "I think that you should leave poor Mythicalclaw alone with Celeste. He needs to rest. In the meantime, why don't you keep company to..?", "My name is Skyfeather." she said joyfully. Bluefawn's eyes widened, for some reason when she saw this cat for the first time, she felt very tense, but now she felt comfortable instead. Then, Melodywish glanced at Skyfeather as a sign to follow her, Tetranose walked behind them, with a smug expression, next to a happy Aurorasong.

**At night...**

The two cats that watched over Mythicalclaw, had fallen asleep. As for him, he just couldn't sleep, there were too many things that were bothering him. He looked at the shining stars and memories from his adventure started to cross his mind. He felt like he was living it all over again... From the fearful moment that Celeste got kidnapped to Bloodgem's death. He thought of the rogues that lived in the barn, what became of them? He thought about Maplesong's illness, Bluefawn and... The reason that Bloodgem was looking for Celeste and Nightshade, the caves of infinity. He remembered asking Celeste about them after they were left alone with Bluemoon, but all she did was shrug. After a minute, he finally closed his eyes, Skyfeather's voice singing the song that made the clouds move repeated in his mind and he fell a sleep. For the first time in a while, he just couldn't wait for the sun to rise...

**The end of the Message of the clouds...**

Thanks to Wildthorn34 for helping!