CHAPTER ONE
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Bubblestream was awakened by the rain pounding on the roof of the warrior den. She was surprised to see that none of her denmates were roused by the commotion the pouring rain was making. She shuffled around, but then noticed her mate, Shiningmoon, curled up next to her. She stopped wiggling, but soon got tired of sitting there in that uncomfortable position. She padded Shiningmoon awake.
“Huh?” He roused from his nest groggily and asked, “What is it, Bubblestream?”
“I can’t sleep,” She replied.
“Let's go for a walk, then.” Shiningmoon got up and walked out of the den, and Bubblestream followed. They were headed to the fresh-kill pile when they heard pawsteps behind them. Bubblestream turned around and saw nothing. Shiningmoon looked curiously at her, but she just shrugged her shoulders. They padded over to the pile and grabbed some fresh-kill.
Bubblestream and Shiningmoon were a bit alarmed by their encounter with that ghost-cat, but, instead of talking about it, they just chomped down their fresh-kill in silence. Soon enough, the cats were finished with their food. Shiningmoon looked around, seeing if any other cat was awake. Alas, the moon was still up and Silverpelt shone across the IceClan camp. Shiningmoon didn’t think that he could ever fall asleep. He looked over to Bubblestream to discuss the mysterious pawsteps they had heard earlier, but she was already fast asleep.
How long has it been? Shiningmoon thought to himself. Soon enough, he gave in to the nagging darkness and fell asleep.
The next morning, Bubblestream had an idea. She was going to prepare a little alone time with Shiningmoon.
“Bubblestream!” Kestrelfoot shouted at her.
Bubblestream trotted up to the deputy.
“Yes?” She asked.
“I need you to be on the border patrol,” Kestrelfoot replied.
She pricked her ears. “When?”
“Dusk.”
“Could I trade with someone doing a patrol now?” She begged
Kestrelfoot sighed “Sure. You can go ask whoever. But, if they say no, you’ll be doing the dusk patrol.”
Bubblestream nodded and ran over to Oceanwhisker and her apprentice, Dragonpaw, and asked if she could trade them for the dusk patrol.
“Sure!” Oceanwhisker answered.
“Thank you so much!”
Bubblestream went to join Heatherpool, Tansyfeather, Thistlejaw, Mosspuddle, and Raggedflame.
“I thought Oceanwhisker and Dragonpaw were joining us,” Thistlejaw said
“I traded them for the dusk patrol.” Bubblestream explained
“Ah,”
They trotted along the Perchclan border
“I smell something!” Mosspudle said
Heatherpool and Tansyfeather sniffed around, looking confused
“I don’t know this scent. Raggedflame?”
Raggedflame had an amazing sense of smell. He could smell and fathom whatever it was.
Raggedflame sniffed, and then sneezed
“I don’t recognize this scent!” He said
The cats gasped, and Bubblestream decided to take a whiff.
Bubblestreams eyes widened. Horrified, she looked at her clanmates
“I recognize this scent,” She told them.
“What is it?” Tansyfeather whispered
“Last night, Shiningmoon and I went to get some fresh-kill, and we heard pawsteps behind us. I turned around and saw nothing. When we were walking back, I smelled it. I just thought it was my imagination”
“I’m going to go get Kestrelfoot.” Thistlejaw said
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“I’m here” Kestrelfoot said, exhausted
“Smell” Mosspuddle, his mate, demanded
Kestrelfoot nuzzled her, then smelled around. Looking horrified, Kestrelfoot whispered to the patrol.
“We do not talk about this to Sparrowstar. We need more…ahem….. evidence.”
Looking confused, the patrol nodded.
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Bubblestream started to set up her little picnic. She was looking around, and found the most perfect spot to have it. There is a large cave with a large pool with a waterfall in it, and a big moss area. It is moist and humid in the cave, perfect for swimming. Bubblestream went hunting, and caught mice, fish, and even a few rabbits.
Perfect! She thought
She trotted back to camp, excited to show Shiningmoon her set up in the cave.
“Shiningmoon!” She padded over to him and Fernsky, who was talking to her mate.
“Hi!” She said to Shiningmoon, ignoring Fernsky. Fernsky was in love with Shiningmoon, and is jealous that he ended up loving Bubblestream.
“Hmph!” Fernsky scowled, then stomped away.
“Hey Bubblestream! What’s up?” Shiningmoon looked at her with so much love in his eyes she wanted to scream to the entire camp about how much she loves him.
She shook her head
“Hi! I set something up for you! Follow me!” Bubblestream started running to the cave
Shiningmoon followed, excited.
When they got to the cave, Shiningmoon looked amazed.
“Oh my Starclan! This is amazing!”
They started eating their food, and soon enough they heard pawsteps, once again, behind them they heard pawsteps. Bubblestream looked behind her and saw nothing. She couldn’t pay attention to it now. She had this one chance to be alone with Shiningmoon.
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That next morning, Bubblestream felt heavy and exhausted.
Shiningmoon and I weren’t even up late last night!
Bubblestream hobbled up and was confused.
Why do I feel so heavy?!
“Are you ok, Bubblestream?” Shiningmoon asked, concerned
“Yes, yes I’m fine” Bubblestream replied, dazed
“Let's head back to camp so Willowtuft can check you out.” Shiningmoon told her, concerned.
“Ok. Can we hunt first?” Bubblestream stomach growled
“Of course!” Shiningmoon purred, “What are you in the mood for?”
“Anything!” Bubblestream giggled
“Let's go then,”
The two mates trotted through the forest, muzzles up in the air. After a few moments, they got tired and decided to go down to the river, which is where they should be hunting.
“Ah ha!” Shiningmoon yowled in victory, “Got a nice fat one!”
Shingmoon’s eyes gleamed with pride.
“Good! Now let's eat” Bubblestream sat on her haunches and scarfed down the fish. Shingmoon watched in concern.
“Let's get you to Willowtuft.”
The cats padded back to camp, exhausted. Shiningmoon led Bubblestream into the medicine den, then left.
Willowtuft took one look at Bubblestream and her eyes gleamed with joy.
“What is it?” Bubblestream asked.
Surely she couldn’t be excited about an ILLNESS I have?
“Congratulations Bubblestream! You’re expecting kits!
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