Chapter 1- The First Meeting.
Ivypool stared around the Hollow, and then at Dovewing, her only littermate. I can't believe it! We're now warriors, sitting vigil together. Ivypool looked at Dovewing, opened her mouth to tell Dovewing how glad she was to be a warrior, then closing it just in time. Phew! That was close, Ivypool thought. It's so hard not to talk for an entire night. By the look Dovewing gave her, Ivypool understood that Dovewing felt exactly like she did. Dovewing motioned to the sky, which was tuning pink, signifying dawn. Soon, we'll be able to talk. As Ivypool glanced behind her to look at the camp, she saw Lionblaze, Dovewing's former mentor, and Cinderheart, her own mentor, approaching the new warriors. "You should be pleased to hear that your vigil is over. Now, go and catch up on some sleep." Relief flooded over Ivypool, and she headed for the apprentice den, knowing that there was no more room in the warriors den. Ivypool curled up in her own nest, pleased that there were no other cats to go in and out, therefore waking her up. Ivypool cast one more glance at Dovewing, then let sleep rush over her.
Ivypool was in a beautiful meadow, chasing butterflies, when she got a whiff of mouse. She crouched down, and got ready to pounce. As she gave the killing bite, a voice said "That was a scrappy catch. You could do much better." Ivypool retorted "Who are you to say about my catches? This is how I was taught." The voice revealed itself as a dark brown tom. "Who are you?" Ivypool asked. And what are you doing in my dreams? "My name is Hawkfrost. I can teach you to be a better warrior. With my help, you may even become leader one day." Oh really? "You can't teach me anything more. I've already learnt all I can. Otherwise, why would I be a warrior?" Ivypool meowed. "Oh, you young cats. You think you know everything. Do you know how much more I could teach you?"Hawkfrost sounded patient. "What"? Ivypool asked curiously. "I could teach you how to leap high over your enemies. I could teach you how to attack under the belly and not risk dropping off. There is so much I could teach you, if only you want me too." "Of course, Hawkfrost. How could I not pass up the chance to be a better warrior?" Ivypool was very keen. I've never heard of Hawkfrost before, but he seems alright. Handsome, even... I would be glad to learn from him. Hawkfrost seemed pleased. "Okay. Now I'm going to teach you how to leap up really high and grab the opponent's back." Ivypool watched, entranced, as the older cat took a few paces backwards, ran forward, used Ivypool's chest as a spring, and leapt up high, landing flat on Ivypool's back, making the she-cat slip over. "Wow! Can you teach me to do that?" Ivypool was amazed. "Sure, Ivypool. That's what I'm here for, isn't it?" Wow! That's amazing! I'll never get as good as Hawkfrost, but I can try! "Okay, you start by taking a few steps backwards…" "Like this?" Ivypool asked. "Yes, exactly like that. Now run forward, leap off my chest, and land on my back." Hawkfrost answered. Ivypool did as he said, but landed in a crumpled heap on the ground. "Do you know what you did wrong there, Ivypool?" Hawkfrost asked. "Um, I didn't run fast enough?" She asked, confused. "Exactly. You need to be fast, giving you the power to leap." I understand it better now. Thank you, Hawkfrost, for helping me. By doing this, you are helping the Clan. Ivypool tried it again. She backed up a bit more this time, giving her more room to run. Ivypool ran forward, gathered more speed, leaped just before she got to Hawkfrost, and using his chest as a spring, fell right on top of him, making sure her claws were sheathed. Hawkfrost tumbled over, making Ivypool slip over too. She landed, giggling, in the grass beside him, almost nose-to-nose. Embarrassed, Ivypool jumped to her feet. Oh, StarClan, please don't let him have seen me giggling! He might not think I am serious enough to do this, or even worse, think I did it on purpose so I could lie next to him! "I know what I did wrong that time, Hawkfrost! I should have jumped off as soon as I felt you slipping, like you did with me! I'm sorry. Did I hurt you?" she asked anxiously. "Hey, nothing to be sorry about. You're here to learn, are you not? As for hurting me, I'm fine. I might have sore limbs tomorrow, but I can spend the day resting." Thank you so much, StarClan! I don't think he saw me giggling! "It's time to go now, Ivypool. It's almost sun-high. I have to get back home, and you have to get back to your Clanmates." As he said home, Hawkfrost motioned with his head towards Shadowy Forests where the meadow ended. "Okay. Bye, Hawkfrost! Can I see you tomorrow night too?" "Probably. Oh, Ivypool, why were you giggling when you fell down next to me? StarClan, No! "Oh, don't you have fun where you live?" Ivypool asked, pretending to be confused. "Of course, Ivypool. Loads of fun. In fact, I'm heading to see my friends now." "Oh. Who are your friends?" she asked. "Their names are Mapleshade and Wolfblaze. Have you heard of them?" Hawkfrost asked. "Oh, actually, I think I have heard of Wolfblaze. My mother told me about him when I was a kit. Didn't he kill loads of cats?" Ivypool asked carefully. "Oh, don't you remember properly? That was Wolfclaw. Wolfblaze was the deputy of WindClan, but then Wolfclaw of ThunderClan killed him." "Okay then, Hawkfrost. See you tomorrow night!"