Chapter 22 Two moons had passed sense the gathering and the gatherings after that had been very spicy. Meadowclan accused Rainclan of hunting on there territory and then the gathering after that they said that they wanted to take the creek. Silversong wanted to help her clan mates but her belly was so big she could hardly do anything but eat lay down and sleep. Silversong was in the nursery clearing sunning herself when Lionstep ran in with his border patrol. Roseleaf and Thornheart came out of the Warriors den to hear what was happening. "Spottedstar. The She cat walked down from the high stone."What is it Lionstep?"Meadowclan is waiting by the creek."They want a battle! Roseleaf looked furious while Dewpelt who had been on the patrol growled low. Spottedstar looked unsure. "Ok if it is a battle they want then the shall get it! Dewpelt and Lionstep we are going to do a two patrol battle. You two will lead a patrol. Dewpelt yours will just go and attack while Lionsteps will come later when Meadowclan is tired and thinks they have won."Today some cats will have a few scratches that came from a strong Rainclan warrior! Dewpelts patrol will have Hollynose, Foxclaw, Nightheart, Morningflower, Mistpelt, Thornheart and Cloverpetal while Lionsteps will have Thistletail, Frostglaze, Bramblepaw, Violetpool and me. Stoneclaw you take charge of camp while we are all gone. Know Rainclan get ready for battle we will leave In a few minutes. Silversong walked over to Lionstep and licked his shoulder."be careful!"Course I will I have kits to come back to! Silversong purred Dawnfur came out of her den. "I made traveling herbs for everyone they will make you stronger and you won't get hungry. All the Warriors had some and then headed out. Leopardheart walked over to Silversong as they watched both of there mates Thornheart and Lionstep leave the camp. Bramblepaw left camp with his head held high. "Why did Spottedstar take only him of the apprentices?"I don't know but we will know soon enough. Dawnfur came over to Silversong and Leopardheart and they all waited in suspense. At that moment Silversong realized she may never hear some of her clan mates voices ever again. Dawnfur had told Silversong to rest so she went and layed down but Silversong knew that there was no point. Leopardheart had decided to stay in the nursery with her so that she wasn't alone. It was past sunhigh when Silversong heard footsteps. She burst from the Nursery and saw all her clan mates. Thornheart was being held by Cloverpetal and Dewpelt. Leopardheart ran over to her mate and began to lick furiously at his wound. Silversong looked anxiously for Lionstep and when she caught sight of him she ran as fast as she could to him. "Lionstep are you hurt? Lionstep purred weakly."I am fine just tired. He had a slash across his muzzle but the blood on it was nearly dry."Thornheart are you all right? Thornheart had collapsed to the ground and his breathing was shallow. "Leopardheart I..."You are going to be fine! Dawnfur please help him. Dawnfur was already pressing cobweb to his big gash on his side."We can only wait.,"Dewpelt said"Dawnfur looked at her clan mates with grief."I think he has lost to much blood. Leopardheart began to wail and she pressed her muzzle to his. He began to whisper."Leopardheart I am proud I got to see my kits and I am so glad I...met you. Lionstep ran to his brothers side and Violetpool followed. "Thornheart oh please don't go! Silversong had never seen Lionstep look so sad."I love...all of you. Thornhaerts eyes closed and his breathing stopped. Leopardheart's wail filled the clearing and the whole clan was silent with grief for there lost clan mate.
