Twigstar walked briskly across the moor just past his territory. He had only two lives left, and was ready to ask StarClan for help. I hope it’s not Mother who answers, Twigstar thought. He had never liked her for her fondness of the weaker and non-clanborn cats. He had already tried to like them, and that had not gone well. Twigstar felt a sudden and sharp pain on one of his hind paws. As he turned to inspect it, he saw a thorn sticking out. He paused for only a second before pulling it out, licking it, and continuing on his way, limping the slightest bit. Now, as Twigstar was stepping on less grass and more bare dirt, he knew from not too many journeys that he was nearing Starcove. Soon he saw the cave opening, and when he looked beyond he saw the wild ocean that was by the territories. Twigstar stepped into the cave, feeling the cold of the stone on his paws. Before the moon shined over the hole on the top and lit up the sacred tree they used to share with StarClan: Shiningtree. Twigstar looked around. He had never taken in what was by Shiningtree. There was a small, glowing pond by it, which seemed to be infinitely deep. [Cont. Below]
That must be what keeps Shiningtree alive, he thought, what would happen if it was diverted? Suddenly, an idea popped into Twigstar’s mind. If the worst happened… He could always divert the water. If he was right, Twigstar could cut StarClan’s sharing place. But for now, they were on his side enough. Suddenly, the cave burst into light. The moon was shining above the hole. Twigstar padded back to Shiningtree, laid down, and pressed his muzzle into a lower leaf. He felt the sensation of falling, then being in water, and when it seemed to stop, he opened his eyes. He was in a grassy meadow while a light breeze was blowing on his pelt. Twigstar stood up and looked around. As he saw a cat coming towards him, he wrinkled his nose in disgust. It was his mother, Meadowstar. Here it is, people! I’m excited to finally share this with you after you have waited for so long. Meet Twigstar, the slightly grumpy old man.
