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He was finally done, Tigerstar was dead and Firestar had fulfilled the prophecy. Now Firestar was headed to Starclan where he would reunite with his loved ones and wait for his family to join him. However, the ginger tom found himself in a clearing surrounded by trees that hid the clearing from view. A rustling in some bushes behind him alerted Firestar to the presence of another cat.
He turned quickly and found himself staring at a cat that seemed to be made of the stars himself. He was a sleek tom with dark smokey gray fur, it looked like smoke actually followed the cat. Golden eyes that shined with wisdom met emerald green eyes that held fire in them, a torn ear twitched but neither looked away from the staring match.
Firestar knew this cat, not from having actually met him but from stories told by the elders when he had been an apprentice, the cat standing in front of him was Graywing the Wise. His name had been known by all the clans, this cat had come up with the idea for the clans and had even named Windclan, all cats knew of his story. ’’You’re Graywing the Wise.’’ the tom nodded his head, ’’that I am, although some refer to me as The Judge.’’
’’Why is that?’’ the ancient cat smiled ’’that is not important, what is important is why I have brought you here.’’ he paused as if waiting for questions but Firestar remained silent so he continued. ’’I have decided to give you a second chance, a chance to save those whose lives were cut too short.’’
Green eyes shot open as Firestar began to think about what the ancient tom was offering, after a moment Firestar recollected himself before even daring to speak. ’’Are you saying that I can go back and save them? Everyone I failed to protect can live again?’’ The gray cat nodded ’’yes but remember that there is the possibility that they die anyway, you cannot save everyone.’’
Firestar nodded but he was too busy with his thoughts to really understand what he was saying, a chance to save everyone who had died under Tigerstar’s claws! ’’So, do you wish to return and save your fallen clanmates?’’ there was no hesitation in his eyes as Firestar stated his desire to save everyone. The tom dipped his head ’’very well, I should mention though that I have no control over where you end up nor the time period that you do.
That brought concern to Firestar but the clearing began to sway and Firestar felt his eyelids getting heavier until he could no longer keep them open. His vision left him and soon his other senses went with, first his smell than his hearing and finally his taste, touch was the only thing Firestar could feel as he was sent back in time to where he had no clue.
For what felt like forever to Firestar went by when suddenly he felt something pushing around him, forcing him forward almost like it was trying to force him out. It went on for a bit until suddenly a breeze hit his face and with a pop the tom’s senses returned to him all at once. The sudden sensations caused Firestar to let out a cry, something rough brushed over his pelt and it took him a second to realize that it was a tongue.
Although a tongue should not cover all of him and it suddenly clicked, he was a kit! Although it was a relief to be alive again he still had no idea where he was or for that matter when. Stretching his ears to try and figure out where he was the former leader caught conversation.
’’Congratulations Poppydawn, one healthy tom.’’
’’Thank you Featherwhisker...’’ the sound of paws and then leaves rustling told Firestar that whoever Featherwhisker was had just left. The names were clan names so at least he was in a clan.
’’How wonderful is it that your kit was born only a day after my kits!’’
’’Yes it is quite coincidental although I was a bit surprised that it was only one kit.’’
’’Oh nonsense, queens have one kit all the time!’’
A snort sounded from the queen who was Firestar’s new mother.
’’Anyways, what are going to name him?’’
’’Hmm, I like the name Lynxkit.’’ Firestar froze, he had not considered that he would have a different name and he began to squirm.
’’Oh you poor little thing must be hungry, here you go.’’ Firestar-now Lynxkit-was nudged closer to the queen and Lynxkit could smell something delicious near her. The tom wiggled until he was right against the queen’s stomach and latched onto her beginning to suckle.
Rustling drew Lynxkit’s attention away from his meal and he strained his ears to listen to the conversation once more. A new scent entered the den ’’why hello Thistleclaw, are you here to see your mate or your new brother?’’ ’’always teasing aren’t you Poppydawn, I actually came here to see both as well as my mother.’’ the queen purred which caused Lynxkit to vibrate.
’’How sweet of you, this is your brother Lynxkit.’’ at the mention of him eyes drifted towards the kit and anxiety pooled in his belly. For whatever reason, the tom felt the need to impress these cats so he began to open his eyes for the first time since he had been there. It took some struggling but the kit was able to open his eyes and quickly adjust to the light, he blinked a couple of times before he could clearly see.
’’Poppydawn, Lynxkit has opened his eyes!’’ a gray and white tabby with spikey fur stood in front of him although his head was turned beside him most likely looking at their mother. Lynxkit turns his head to look at his mother who was a dark red tabby with a long bushy tail, her amber eyes snapped over to her youngest and they shined with excitement.
Poppydawn sent Thistleclaw to retrieve Windflight and Rosetail who return shortly, Thistleclaw also goes to wake up his mate. ’’Can you believe it! He’s already opened his eyes!’’ the she-cat that was a gray tabby with a long bushy dark red tail gave her congratulations while the other cat that had come back with Thistleclaw nuzzled Poppydawn.
A soft yawn drew Lynxkit’s attention to the queen that was apparently Thistleclaw’s mate, a pure white she-cat with gray- tipped ears and blue eyes. For some reason those eyes reminded him of his former mentor Bluestar, he missed her so much but all he could hope for is a chance to meet her in this life. After awhile Lynxkit fell asleep, determined to save his loved ones.