Swift Clan : End of the Journey

“Get ready! Silverclaw, get in the nursery with the kits! Ravenpaw, stay ready, but take refuge in the Small Hollow!” Quickpaw growled orders. He turned and hissed, “What’s the password, or else scat back to your territory!” He shuddered as he waited for an answer. “The password is Open Hollow.” Quickpaw sighed in relief. It was only Midnight. He stiffened, though, as he smelled another cat. He tensed. “Quickpaw! Oh, Quickpaw!” a voice mewed joyfully. A golden-brown cat launched out of the undergrowth and stopped by Quickpaw and licked his nose. “Quickpaw, do you remember me? I’m Jaguarpelt, the Wind Clan’s medicine cat.” Quickpaw allowed his shoulders to relax. It was his friend. “Jaguarpelt, how did you know?” He looked into her eyes and they twinkled like stars. Stars from Star Clan! Of course. “Quickpaw welcomes you to the new Swift Clan!” he mewed. She dipped her head respectfully. “I have one request, Quickpaw.. can I be the medicine cat? You know you need one, and all-” She stopped and looked around. “Yes, yes!” Quickpaw answered, laughing. “We do indeed need one.” Before turning away, Jaguarpelt whispered, “Quickpaw, is this your camp?” She looked around, obviously puzzled. She couldn’t see the hollow’s entrance. Quickpaw laughed. “Come and see.” As they neared the opening, Jaguarpelt mewed softly, “Star Clan said there were six others with you. Who are they?” Before replying, Quickpaw called down into the hole, ”Ravenpaw, Silverclaw, it’s safe! It’s Wind Clan- um, Swift Clan’s new medicine cat!” Ravenpaw poked his head out. “Ravenpaw!” Jaguarpelt gasped. “Nice to meet you, Jaguarpelt.” a soft voice floated out of the hole. Five more heads poked out. “Jaguarpelt, meet Silverclaw, Shykit, Strongkit, Leftkit, and Dasiykit.” The kits squealed with delight as Jaguarpelt whispered, “Want me to show you where you can find a special treat?” She winked at Quickpaw, and he hastily mewed, “Sure thing, Jaguarpelt! Of course they’d want you to!” She dashed away, and the kits scampered after her.