Chapter 56: An Answer

Chapter 56:  An Answer

 

 Ivystar

     I slowly open my eyes.  I'm in a small clearing.  I slowly turn around, looking for the cat that's supposed to guide me.  But I don't see her.  And then, I see white sticks.  Those aren't sticks, those are bones!  The shock draws me closer.  The bones are awefully small, the size of a middle-aged cat.  Poor cat.  Never got to finish its life.  As I draw closer to touch the bone, my surroundings fizzle.  Suddenly I'm in a much larger clearing.  There are two cats in the clearing, a white cat and a brown tabby.  They're huddled together beside what looks like- another- pile of bones. 
     What's up with the bones?  Then I notice there are four other cats nearby, well fed ones. 
"You look surprised, Ivystar."  A voice says from behind me.  I turn around.  A small calico is looking at me.
"Who are you?" I ask.  Shouldn't I know these cats?
"My name is Jadepaw.  You have come to talk to me."
"Come?"
"Yes, you came to the Moonpath, haven't you?"
"Well, yes, but..."
"But you expected more?"
"Yes.  I guess I did."  Jadepaw purrs.
"I don't blame you.  Anyways, lets get down to buisness.  What would you like to discuss?"
"Wolfstar has taken over my clan!"  I can't help but cry.  "What have I done to deserve this?"
"Ivystar, you haven't done anything.  This isn't Wolfstar's fault either."
"Then who's is it?"
"Well, normally StarClan likes to let cats figure these things on their own, but this is much too important and disguised that, no offense, but no cat could ever figure it out in time."  I sniffle and nod.
"So what's going on?" I ask after my eyes are almost dry.
"Well, theres a force known as DarkForest stirring up major trouble.  And there are certain cats helping to stop them.  But Ivystar, you are the main cat."
"The main cat?  Wha... what do you mean?"
"You have a destiny like no other, Ivystar.  You need to make your way to FireClan and protect Flamestar.  And you will know what to do from there, trust me."
"Flamestar?  I thought this was between DeathClan and StormClan."
"Oh no.  This is about the whole forest, Ivystar.  Especially FireClan.  Skullstar is almost done with FireClan, and DeathClan as well.  StormClan is on its way."
"Skullstar?  I know you're a StarClan cat, but how do you know all this?"
"Well, it's complicated.  But don't worry, answers are near.  Now, it's time for you to go, my friend.  Remember, FireClan.  Find Flamestar, and you'll know what to do from there."
     Once again I'm lying on the cold floor of Moonpath.  I slowly rise to my paws and follow the path back to the entrance.  I can hear the steady pounding of hard rain, and then I realize, there is nothing steady about this rain.  It's hard and unforgiving, pounding on top of me as I exit the Moonpath entrance.  I'm off on a long journey to FireClan territory.  It'll take even longer through the rain.