bic;; Moonlight flickered through the thawing pine trees, as the shadow small-framed feline slunk towards the glittering mass of water known as the Doves Pond. Stepping into the moonlight, her flamboyant orange pelt shone in the bright silver light, her green eyes glittering like emeralds. Behind her was a small clutter of cats. Their chatting ceased as they trotted over a small rise in the land, looking down on the other cats as they mingled together. Colorfulstar lead SparkClan down towards the others, heading to a small grove next to the pond. She swiveled her head, ears twitching at the sound of the other Leaders at the base of the Sacredrock. Padding over gingerly, she dipped her head in respect to them. "Hello." The she-cat murmured, her voice almost inaudible over the indistinct chatter behind them. Her slender tail flicked back and fourth as she gazed up at Silverpelt in the deep blue sky. Looking up at the eye, the moon hung in the night air like being held up by StarClan themselves.

A flash of silver passed the ginger-and-white leader, making her jump back a fox-length. She watched the silver tabby swiftly follow a plump hare, gouging deep grooves in the soil as she ran. Colorfulstar shook her head, trotting along the thin woodland to catch up with the lively she-cat. "That Rabbitfoot." She murmured to herself, a tone of humor in her voice. She trotted in the direction of RapidClan, where here old apprentice had headed towards while in pursuit of her prey. Getting closer to the rapid that bordered the two Clans, Colorfulstar noticed a sharp tang in the air. It was metallic, burning her nose with familiarity. Blood. Feline blood. It didn't smell like rabbit. With a sudden sense of urgency, the lithe leader bounded towards the horrid scent, her emerald eyes wide with fright. Was there a fight at the border? Did she hurt herself on one of the rocks next to the rapid? Her stomach lurched. She knew what had happened. "Rabbitfoot?" She screeched, rounding the last bout of trees between RapidClan and SparkClan territory. There was no reply. "Rabbitfoot?" She repeated, rushing towards the edge of the current of water. Rabbitfoot flailed her paws, her claws scrabbling for something to grip on to; Her blue eyes were sodden with fear. "Rabbitfoot!" Colorfulstar let her paw hang over, stretching it until she couldn't any more. But it was too long a length. The silver she-cat bobbed above the water, gasping for air and scrabbling for land, then back down again, her paws splashing in a feeble attempt to save her life. Rabbitfoot's paws slowed down, getting weaker and weaker, until they stopped altogether. Her body floated to the top of the water, and she was carried down the rapid. "No! Rabbitfoot!" She screamed after her apprentice and friend. "You must be there! You have two kits, a mate! Even StarClan knew you were destined together!" Colorfulstar slumped to the ground, gasping for breath. "Please..."