Flameheart was at the gathering with Stormpaw, Raccoontail, Lemonpaw, Adderstar, Spidertail, Featherpaw, Rabbithop, and Foxrose. It had been a moon since the attack and all had been quiet so far. Still, Flameheart was uneasy, with the strange prophecy he'd received and Crowstar's threat to wipe out DawnClan. Tonight was a gathering, however, so Flameheart was confident that there would be peace. Crowstar wouldn't attack at a gathering, would he?
Flameheart sat with the other advisors as the gathering started.
"If I may begin first." Darkstar dipped his head. "LostClan is well, we've been in peace for a while and the sickness is finally gone. Adderstar?"
"Well, we have been quarreling with ShadeClan recently, and we have lost Bluepelt and Firepelt this past moon." Adderstar meowed. "Our new advisor and deputy are Foxrose and Flameheart. We also have three new apprentices, Featherpaw, Lemonpaw, and Stormpaw."
The Clans began cheering, although a bit quietly. Firepelt had been respected among almost all of the Clans.
"I will go next." Whitestar meowed. Flameheart realized that she seemed a bit less prideful this gathering. She usually boasted endlessly about her Clan, but tonight was a simple, "SunClan is well. The prey is running and aside from a few battle wounds, we are strong."
"I will go next." Crowstar purred. Flameheart curled his lip in disgust as Crowstar began, "ShadeClan is well. Sadly, our elder, Brightfoot, had died of old age, but other than that, we have suffered no losses. Sunnystar?"
Sunnystar growled. "RuinClan is well, aside from a few battle wounds. Sadly, Sagewhisker died of infection recently. Duskyheart has decided to retire to the elder's den, so Squirrelchest is the new deputy, and he's made Rosetail his advisor."
"Squirrelchest! Rosetail! Swuirrelchest! Rosetail!" Flameheart cheered.
Elmstar stepped up. "All is well in DuskClan, there hasn't been much happening and we are all well-fed."
Adderstar nodded. "Then this gathering is over. If you don't mind, DawnClan will be leaving now.
Crowstar snorted and lifted his chin. Flameheart narrowed his eyes at the leader and snarled as he passed the rock, aware that Crowstar was keeping a very close eye on him.