PROLOGUE
A black tom raced through a dark, murky forest. He looked back and every time he saw the same, black figurine. This time, it was closer. He rushed through streams of dark water as well as other cats, who all turned to chase him.
Soon, the black tom made it into a meadow, beyond the reach of the forest. The cats who were chasing him stopped, yowled, and then walked away. The black tom was still panting, and sat down to catch his breath.
I was in the dark forest. He thought. But now he was safe.
He knew this meadow well, and saw cats made of stars in the distance. The tom heard a bush rustle behind him. He turned and saw a gray tabby cat. “Beetlenose!” the cat whispered. Beetlenose flicked his tail and followed him to a small stream.
Four other cats were sitting there. A gray tabby tom, A gray she-cat, A golden tabby tom, and a flame colored cat. He knew all of them.
The gray tom was Jayfeather, A former ThunderClan medicine cat, The gray she-cat was Dovewing, the orange tabby was Lionblaze. He had heard of the three prophecy. Jayfeather could walk in dreams, Lionblaze could battle without getting injured, and Dovewing could hear and see far away.
And the flame colored tom, he had heard so much about. This was the legendary ThunderClan leader Firestar.
Firestar got up and spoke to Beetlenose.
“I hate to say this,” Firestar started, choosing his words carefully. “The Clans have been peaceful for many moons, but that is not the case anymore.”
Beetlenose froze. “Does this mean our time of peace is over?” He asked quietly, shuffling his paws. Firestar nodded, his eyes filled with sadness.
“This time, the darkness is stronger than ever. Share this message with your fellow medicine cats”
Before Firestar could speak, Beetlenose was awakened in his nest. He turned and saw Poppystorm “It’s Nightfrost. She’s kitting. Beetlenose sighed. “I’ll be right there."
As Beetlenose went to the back of his den to grab some herbs, he heard Firestar’s voice.
“The darkness will return, Stronger than ever. You need to find the peace among the clan, and they can stop them, with their powers. Keep an eye out, Beetlenose. The fate of the clans depends on it.”