Chapter 20 - Aftershocks
2 Moons Later…
“Mintleaf! Blossomflame! Lemonfang! Honeysong! Canarychirp!” the clan chanted. The moment seemed happy, though Mintleaf noticed that it was gloomy among the cats. With many cats dead and Shadedmoon and Rabbitfoot in the medicine den to heal, there was tension. Mintleaf didn’t mind the vigil they were supposed to keep that night, though she thought it might kill Blossomflame to be quiet the whole night.
“I’M-” Blossomflame started, but abruptly stopped, for she realized that this was not the time. Blossomfame did look as if she was mildly bouncing & yelling in her head.
Mintleaf looked around at the other cats, and her eyes settled on Rosepaw. Wait-her name is Hollowpaw now...Mintleaf thought reminded of how distraught Rose-Hollowpaw had been when her father got lost. She wanted to go comfort her friend, but Hollowpaw was already trudging toward the apprentice den. She looked to Fallenwings next, who looked proud but sorrowful. Echonight, next to him had the same expression on her face. Mintleaf turned away from the clan, back to looking up at Silentstar. Silentstar had lost one of her lives in the attack, and now some cats were saying she only had one left. Everywhere I look...something has gone wrong...this is supposed to be one of the best days in a cat’s life but...for me it’s not.
“Congratulations Honeysong!” Blossomflame mewed to Honeysong.
“You two!” Honeysong mewed back happily.
How does Blossompaw stay positive in everything?
Sometimes I really envy her. Mintpaw thought, smiling at Blossompaw & Honeysong.
“Congratulations to all of us!” Blossomflame added, and then a little quieter, “KitClan forever”
Mintleaf giggled. “Don’t you think we need a new name though?” She asked.
“I think we are fine.” Honeysong chuckled softly.
“New warriors.” Fallenwings pointed out, “It’s time to watch the camp you know!”
“Oh right the vigil...” Blossomflame sighed. “I won't be able to stand it!”
“The sitting or being silent?” Mintleaf teased.
“BOTH!!!” Blossomflame yowled.