Hidden Love
By: Rainstar and Iceheart
Chapter 1: The New Apprentices
Narrator: Deep in the heart of ThunderClan territory is where our story begins. Firestar has retired to the Elders' den. And Brambleclaw has become Bramblestar, and made up and mated with Squirrelflight. And now our story begins with their kits becoming apprentices.
Bramblestar: Rainkit and Icekit are ready to become apprentices.
(kits race into the clearing)
Bramblestar: I believe Dovewing is ready for an apprentice and so is Lionblaze. Dovewing, you will mentor Rainpaw and Lionblaze will mentor Icepaw. Do you accept this responsibility?
Both Mentors: Yes.
Bramblestar: In the name of StarClan, Rainkit you are now Rainpaw. Icekit you are Icepaw.
Everyone (chanting): Rainpaw! Icepaw! Rainpaw! Icepaw!
Rainpaw: I can't believe this! Icepaw, let's go and meet our mentors.
Icepaw: Cool.
Narrator: Icepaw and Rainpaw run to their mentors. Icepaw knocks over Lionblaze. Lionblaze sends the apprentice flying backwards.
Lionblaze: Icepaw! Don't do that again! Can't you see I am thinking?
Icepaw: I'm sorry, Lionblaze.
Lionblaze: It's okay. I shouldn't be yelling at you. Go, get some sleep. Tomorrow we're going hunting.
Dovewing: You too, Rainpaw. You need sleep, too.
Rainpaw: Yes, Dovewing.
Narrator: Rainpaw and Icepaw rush to their new den. Dovewing turns to Lionblaze.
Dovewing: You were thinking of Heathertail weren't you?
Lionblaze: Yes.
Dovewing: I'm sorry.
Lionblaze: I am, too.