Warriors: Omen of the Stars: Night Whispers (my version) Chapter 23

Chapter 23 (Dovepaw's point of view)


Dovepaw raced alongside Jayfeather, following him deeper and deeper into the woods. "I think we're far enough from the camp now," she said. "I don't even recognize this place." It was dark and spooky, and whispers seemed to be coming from every direction.
"Cast your senses out and see if anyone's about." Jayfeather ordered. "You know how Firestar likes to nighthunt sometimes."
Focusing hard, Dovepaw searched the forest all the way down to the lake. "No. No cat is around but us."
Jayfeather nodded. "Good." He leaned in to her face. "Because what I have to tell you can never be told again, or to anyone. Understand?"
Dovepaw nodded, but realized Jayfeather wouldn't be able to see her. "Yes. I understand."
"I sent Spottedleaf."
"What!" Dovepaw leaped to her paws. "StarClan is StarClan. You can't send them anywhere!"
Jayfeather narrowed his eyes and a fire lit in them. "I have powers you could never begin to understand." The fire dimmed. "I hardly understand them myself."
Dovepaw was curious. "Can't you tell me more about you're powers?" Please! Her tail-tip twitched in anticipation.
"I suppose." Jayfeather sighed heavily. "I can walk in cats' dreams. I can talk to them in dreams, like StarClan can talk in dreams. I can go to StarClan, even when I'm not at the Moonpool. I can sense small things, and my sense of smell and hearing are above average, like you. And I can read their thoughts."
"Amazing." Dovepaw was in awe.
Jayfeather stood. "Let's go back to camp. And remember, don't tell anyone about this."
Dovepaw nodded. "I won't tell." She suddenly thought of her promise to Fallen Leaves. "You go on ahead - I'll catch up later."
"Okay!" Jayfeather sped up and bounded through the forest like a seeing cat.
Suddenly Dovepaw felt that wasn't such a good idea. This part of the forest was giving her the creeps, and her stomach was turning over. It'll be safe in the tunnels. she thought. The entrance should be right around here. She poked around under the bushes until she saw the rabbit hole. Before entering, she cast her senses out, to be sure no one was watching her. Once the coast was clear, Dovepaw slipped into the rabbit hole and found herself standing in the giant cave within a matter of moments.
"You've come back, young Dove's Wing." Fallen Leaves greeted her. "I have not seen you in some time."
Dovepaw shrugged. "Training's kept me pretty busy."
Rock's voice sounded. "There's someone I want you to meet." Dovepaw looked over at his ledge. The hairless creature was standing on the ledge, his gray eyes glowing in the moonlight. "Dove's Wing, meet Hollyleaf."