Longshadow's curse

Chapter Five

“Come on Thornpelt!” He called out. Thornpelt, a large she-cat with spiky beige fur came out, Rockpaw bounding behind him. They walked off into the forest, leaving Sparrowstar to ponder what in the world was going on.
         I should ask Rippledpool what she came of it. Sparrowstar thought. She padded across the rocky glade towards the moss-covered den. She peeked in and purred when she saw Stonepelt walking on unsteady feet.
        “Rippledpool! You’re amazing!” Stonepelt exclaimed, his eyes wide, as though he could not believe that he was standing on his own four feet. “I was afraid I would be crippled for life! As much as I like the elders, I did NOT want to join them just yet!” He meowed. Rippledpool purred and blushed, swishing her tail.
        “Thank you Stonepelt, I do my best for all the cats of MountainClan!” She purred. Sparrowstar entered the den and smiled.
        “You really are a great medicine cat, the best of all the clans! And Birchpaw, well, he would have been a good one too.” Sparrowstar mewed. Rippledpool’s eyes filled with sadness, but she shook it off and padded over to Sparrowstar.
        “Did you need to speak with me?” Rippledpool asked, her voice annoyed.
        “Yes, I did. It’s about the meeting.” Rippledpool’s glare softened and she beckoned Sparrowstar into the deeper part of the den. Sparrowstar padded after her and sat down on a floor of soft moss.
        “Rippledpool, when Whiteclaw announced Longkit’s name, and the clouds turned dark-” Sparrowstar tried to begin, but was cut off by Rippledpool raising her paw.
        “Sparrowstar, the night of the half-moon is tomorrow, so hopefully StarClan will confide in me about that, alright?” Rippledpool mewed. “Also, do you think that Drizzletail could be medicine cat for a bit? I’ve taught her a lot actually.”
        “Of course. Would you like someone to accompany you? I’ve heard that MarshClan has been plotting something.”
        Rippledpool waved her tail. “MarshClan is always plotting something.” Rippledpool laughed. “I’ll be fine. In fact, I should probably head out today. The SandClan medicine cat, Lizardfoot, wants me to travel with him, the poor dear is afraid of a mouse!” Rippledpool meowed, and got to her paws. She walked towards the herbs and began to gather some for her journey.
        “Goodbye Rippledpool! Stay safe!” Sparrowstar heard Vinepaw call out. Rippledpool smiled and disappeared into the treeline.