This is my first challenge for Warriors Now and Forever,

Description: A cat becomes jealous when their best friend gets something they wanted really badly.

I'll try my best.

"And so I'll be retiring to the elders den," concluded Acornclaw, the deputy of Fireclan.

Finally, thought Ivyleaf He's been deputy for way to long. Now it's my turn.

She was the best warrior in the clan, she always won her battles, she always brought back the most food, not to mention she was very modest (Yeah right). She had to get chosen. Beside her, her best friend, Applemist, nudged her encouragingly. She was a great warrior to, but not as good as Ivyleaf was.

"And so now," said their leader, Silverstar, "We must name a new deputy."

Here it comes, thought Ivyleaf excitedly.

"I say these word so that that Starclan will hear my choice," the leader said.

But the name she said next wasn't Ivyleaf's.

"Applemist will be the new deputy of Fireclan."

WHAT mentally screamed Ivyleaf That spot is mine.

Ivyleaf forced a smile an went to congratulate her friend, struggling to keep up the happy-for-my-friend look. Applemist wasn't looking as exited as she should have been. She had got Ivyleaf's dream, the least she could do was be happy about.

"Thank you for the offer," started Applemist started "But I'm going to have to decline."

The entire clan looked in shock. How could she decline something like that.

"You see," said Applemist "I'm expecting Ravenclaw's kits, and moving to the nursery soon."

"I didn't know you were expecting kits," said Ivyleaf "Congratulations."

"Besides," continued Applemist "I'm not cut out for deputy anyway."

"Oh," said Silverstar "Well then I'll have to name a different deputy. I say these word so that that Starclan will hear my choice, Ivyleaf will be the new deputy of Fireclan."

The congratulations weren't as pleasant as Applemist's though. Ivyleaf would take what she could get though.

"Silverstar is dead," said Ivyleaf from highstone "She was a brave cat, but now, I will be your leader, I will make you proud."

She waited as her clanmates had shocks of surprise at their leaders death.

"Now I shall go to Moonfalls," continued Ivyleaf "And receive my nine lives."

"Why should we follow you?" A voice shouted out "You were Silverstar's second choice."

Murmurs of agreement swept through the crowd. Ivyleaf bristled in annoyance trying and failing to pinpoint the cat that spoke out.

"I will be going to Moonfalls," said Ivyleaf angrily "And I hope Applemist will accompany me."

"Doesn't the medicine cat normally accompany-" started Willowmoon, their medicine cat

"Silence," shouted Ivyleaf "Applemist, I know you have your kits to think of, but please come with me."

"Of course," Applemist replied.

"So how long is it to Moonfalls again?" asked Applemist "We came here as apprentices, but I don't remember it being this long of a walk."

"Yes we are taking a different route," replied Ivyleaf.

"Why," asked Applemist.

Ivyleaf didn't answer, instead she stopped a huge rock wall and turned to face her friend.

"Do you remember all those seasons ago, when Silverstar tried to appoint you deputy," started Ivyleaf "But you refused."

"Yes, but what does that have to do with now?" asked Applemist.

"It has to do with now," snarled Ivyleaf "Because the clan will never see me as there leader, as long as your alive."

Applemist backed away slowly as Ivyleaf unleashed her rage, trying to find a place to escape, a look of pure horror on her face.

"The clan will never accept me," hissed Ivyleaf "I'm sorry my friend." she said as she lashed out, to quick for Applemist.

"Now this spot is truly mine."