Mia Andrew//book 1//chapter 4

Instructions

When Mia came back to the NatureClan territory because of the Christmas Holidays, she needed to help both her parents, they both were a warriors and medicine cats. “We need to move.” Miststar said from the Highledge. The adults apparated to an island where SeaClan lived near with their children and cats. TreeClan, Tang and Sana’s clan too, had the same disease and came with them. Suddenly, Mia scented a familiar scent. It was Goldstripe. Mia was right behind Miststar. Goldstripe had she found herself facing Miststar. “Oh, hello Goldstripe!” she said kindly. “Hello, Miststar. I’m Amberwave now. What are you doing here with your Clan?” “A terrible sickness broke out in our territory. Our human home is fine, but the cats… We couldn't stay there. So, we thought we’d ask Silverstar if we could stay with you briefly until we found a new territory. TreeClan is here, too; they were also struck by the terrible sickness.” “Oh, I’m so sorry to hear that. Silverstar isn't the leader anymore; she’s with the elders now. Greenstar is the leader. Do you have any kits who can't swim, or any elders?” “There is. Five kits and three elders. The others should all be able to make it. We had prey along the way.” “Okay. Then I’ll swim back quickly and get some cats to help. I’ll be right back!” Amberwave called out, then swam as fast as she could. Greenstar sent a few cats to help. Shortly thereafter, Amberwave arrived with a few other cats to assist the cats from NatureClan and TreeClan. They all swam to SeaClan’s camp and held Greenstar held a clan meeting. They decided to take the two clans in temporarily until they could secure new territory. Amberwave proposed the neighboring island. All that remained was to build shelters and place ferns in front of the entrance to protect the camp. The decision was made. The very next day, they began construction and showed the cats where and how to hunt for prey. Unfortunately, many cats were sick and too weak due to the illness; indeed, many had already perished—which was the reason the two clans had come in the first place. They provided fish and helped the mentors and apprentices find their bearings. Soon, apprentices were being named warriors, and NatureClan and TreeClan were able to move onto the other island. Mia and Marleen saw each other every day and played together, but soon the holidays were over, and she had to return to Hogwarts.