Prologue

Hawkstar walked through the clearing to the meeting place, Redfang following him right behind. "Today I'd like to announce the arrival of four new kits. Welcome to Oakclan, Leafkit, Soaringkit, Lightkit, and Treekit!" Owlfang's proud gaze was not unnoticed by his clan mates as they congratulated him and his mate. "As for other news, Rouges have been scented near the border. I'd like more patrols on the border there, and as for apprentices, be careful, and I suggest you take another apprentice if you go out to hunt or walk." With that, he pounced off the ledge and started to walk towards his den. "Owlfang! Congrats on the new kits!" Silvertail and her sister Cloudfur started to walk towards him. "Thanks, but I need to go hunting, were running low." Silvertail gave him a playful flick of the ear. "Geez, even when your kits are born all you think about is the clan's needs. Take a break, me and Cloudfur can go hunting instead." Owlfang had a doubtful look but nodded and went to the nursery. "Mistybreeze's kit, Ashkit was annoying her mother by talking to much, and Soaringkit was watching Leafkit contentedly. "He's not opened his eyes yet?" Lightkit jumped at the sound of Owlfang's voice behind her. "Yeah, he's such a meany! He won't wake up to play with us yet!" Soaringkit seemed unfazed by Owlfangs arrival so sudden. "It will take him time, let him sleep for now Soaringkit." Bluewhisker's tired mew spoke up. "Your the one who needs to sleep." Bluewhisker just smiled and looked back at Leafkit. "I wanna see what color his eyes are first." Lightkit sighed and shook her head, tired of her mothers stubbornness. Treekit just layed down next to Leafkit and closed his eyes. Soaringkit quickly took the other side of Leafkit and looked at Owlfang. "I thought you needed to go hunting?" Owlfang sighed. "Silvertail and Cloudfur won't let me and say I need to rest." Soaringkit smirked amused. "Your just like mother, stubborn." Lightkit snorted and the comment and went to sit at Treekit's side. "Lets just hope you don't become as stubborn as them." Soaringkit leaped at Lightkit and tackled her as she squeaked with surprise. "Cut it out! Your making to much noise!" Soaringkit jumped in surprise as Leafkit spoke out. Lightkit took the advantage and ran over to Treekit. She smirked. "So far he's the only one able to make you jump in surprise." "Sh-shut up Lightkit!" He stuttered in surprise. Leafkit's voice had a scary tint in it that made him jump in fright. Treekit looked him in the eyes in understanding, he had flinched when he heard Leafkit also. "Oh my, first one is it?" Ashkit tormented at Treekit. "Shut it Ashkit!" He snarled at her. She smirked. "So, you've got green eyes huh?" "Oh, my, he does, and vibrant green eyes at that!" Mistybreeze looked up from watching Ashkit. Blackscar walked into the nursery with an almost scary sad expression. "What's the matter Blackscar?" Owlfang looked worried. "Its Cloudfur... She's injured very badly." "What happened?!" Both Mistybreeze and Bluewhisker shouted. "Rouges." Was the only reply they got before Blackscar walked out of the nursery, Leafkit's eyes following her every move.