After returning with the news of Dandelionshade attacking the next night, Amberfeather decided to sleep. The sun was setting, so tomorrow she'd eat, rest and practise her fighting. Entering her den, Amberfeather caught a faint tang of the sickness that had claimed Mothstar's life, and come close to taking Saltflight's. Wildfern was already curled up among the moss, and after a long time, she joined her in the comforting safety of sleep.
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"You know what's going to happen, don't you?"Starflame meowed.
"Yes,"Amberfeather nodded. Starflame had come to her in her sleep.
"But...is there anything else? I know that the shade of a dandelion will destroy the amber feather, but what will happen then?"she added.
Starflame shook her head despairingly,"StarClan's vision is clouding, even we do not know what fate awaits there,"
Fear swamped her. If even StarClan couldn't clear the skies, what hope was there for the Clans?
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The next morning was chaotic. Cats eating, sleeping and and training, though Amberfeather saw that they were mainly sticking with their loved ones, perhaps wanting to spend time with them incase they fought their last battle that night. Amberfeather didn't blame them-she did it too. She prepared with Shadowclaw, Birchmask, Saltflight and her kits. She sent a prayer.
I'll think of Starflame when I fight with words,
I'll think of Mountainwind when I feel I don't belong,
I'll think of Moth Flight when I feel I'm not doing the right,
I'll think of Wheatrye when I'm the first of many victims,
I'll think of Bubblekit when my life ends too soon,
I'll think of Orangebelly when I'm dying to save the others,
I'll think of Breezeshine when grief stops me from achieving,
I'll think of Darkpelt when I'm a sacrifice for my Clan's health,
I'll think of Frostedstar when power surges through me,
I'll think of Sweetbriar when I'm feeling tough,
I'll think of Stonestar when I'm feeling torn apart,
I'll think of Mothstar when I doubt my own desicion,
I'll think of  Lakebreeze when I'm determined and stubborn,
I'll think of Dandelionshade when I'm blinded by anger and fear.
As her reflection was brought to an end, Redstar emerged from her den.
"ThunderClan,"she adressed when her summons had been answered, "Tonight, we will go into battle against a faceless enemy. I cannot guarantee that this won't be the last time that you see this Clan,"she hesitated,"And I am worrying that I may be sending you all to your deaths,"
"It wouldn't be your fault, Redstar," Amberfeather reassured. Her leader blinked gratefully, "Any...anyhow...good luck,"
Moons seemed to stretch out until a twig snapped. All eyes jerked towards it.
A sickeningly familiar cat stepped in, accompanied by another.
Narrowing her eyes, Amberfeather crouched, ready to battle either Dandelionshade or Ashwing.
"Come on,"she hissed,"Let's do this,"