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Water lapped softly at the pebbles that slept soundly in the silver moonlight. Further up the deserted poolside remained a beautiful dapple she-cat. The crisp breeze lapped at her brown fur as she gazed at the peaceful lake before her. The distant water held the reflection of the glittering stars, her noble ancestors, like a warm blanket. The thick-furred cat watched the elegant site while another feline approached, stalking delicately across the glossy stones that traveled through the Evergreen Pool's shore. It seemed starlight sparkled at her paws and misted on her golden fur. 73Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡibptKxEuN8
The newcomer halted and ranked the waiting cat with a chilled green stare. "Hello, Dapplestar," she dipped her head gracefully. "Why have you called me here?"73Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvxsOrw8qyp
Dapplestar eyed the starlit sky with mistrust. "I've received a prophecy."73Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ4fV2ngt4M
The golden she-cat padded across to her and sat down, her eyes flashing with curiosity.73Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB6eNSqRruO
The MoonClan leader's tail twitched with nervousness. "Froststar came to me," she began. "He said when the leaves fall in the autumns breeze, they will turn red when an innocent soul is thrown away." Dapplestar turned to her medicine cat, overwhelmed with unsettling anxiety. "What does this mean, Goldenshade?"73Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvTqJXTYxRZ
Goldenshade opened her jaws to speak, only to turn sharply at the sound of another cat brushing through the undergrowth a few fox-lengths farther up the shore. A dark brown tom stalked out into the open and padded towards them hurriedly. 73Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIttOpRokQb
"Mudfur!" Goldenshade exclaimed. "What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be at camp?"73Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb5Hvq6HVcR
"I had a strange dream," the deputy explained, turning to the medicine cat with a sneer. "You don't have to tell me that."73Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ521A5m720i
Dapplestar's eyes narrowed. "Tell us about this dream of yours."73Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwhUzYAnDO6
"It was autumn," he reported. "The leaves were falling, and they were normal," Mudfur shuffled his paws nervously. "Then I heard a wail, and the leaves started to turn red..."73Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡayDYgmYdmW
He opened his mouth as if there was more than hesitated, shaking his head. "That's all."73Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRBtu93ht6t
Dapplestar's eyes darkened. "I think one of our Clanmates will turn on us," she gave her deputy and medicine cat a glimpse of helplessness. "But who would do that?"73Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJz9QsMDsr3
"Autumnbreeze?" Goldenshade suggested casually. "Froststar told you when the leaves fall in the autumns breeze, they will turn red when an innocent soul is thrown away."73Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡolSlsC7e7g
"She was a kittypet before she joined us." Mudfur reminded with an edge of displeasure in his tone.73Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVcqiKcyGHh
Dapplestar's gaze shot up at her deputy. "Your daughter," her gaze stirred into bitterness.73Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzTU7bzgGFt
He stiffened. "Do you think..." He trailed off and stared at his leader with dismay. "You think she could be the destruction of MoonClan?"
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