Spottedmask's Life: From Kit to Warrior

Chapter 1: Excitement in the Air

I opened my eyes to see light flickering into the nursery. My sister, Sandkit, was still asleep. I watched her ginger fur rise and fall in time with our mother, Mousefur. I heard a noise in the nest next to my mother's. Willowpelt had woken up. She licked at her swollen belly, full with the kits she would have soon. She glanced at me and whispered harshly "My kits are coming. Fetch Spottedleaf!"

I raced over to the Spottedleaf's den. "Spottedleaf come quick! Willowpelt is having her kits!" I meowed franticly. Spottedleaf paused only to grab a mouthful of herbs, and then she sprinted over to the nursery. I followed quickly behind. Spottedleaf turned to me before she went inside. "Spottedkit tell Patchpelt!" Spottedleaf said. I rushed over to the elders' den. "Patchpelt, Willowpelt is having her kits!" I said. Patchpelt said, "I'll go over later after the kits are born." He explained. I ran over to the nursery. Inside I found Willowpelt curled up with one little gray kit. "It's beautiful. What is its name?" I asked. His name is Graykit." Willowpelt answered. I glanced at the kit and knew at first glance that he and I would be friends.