Chapter 2, ThunderClan's new deputy
Ravenstar wrenched open her eyes and backed away from the Moonstone. Leaftail sat behind her. Ravenstar rushed to get out, afraid of the warning she had heard.
She scrambled into the cool night air, taking deep breaths, trying to calm her nerves and glad to be out of the stuffy cave.
She charged home quickly. Leaftail followed behind.
It was sunset when she plunged into camp.
Hollypaw bounded up to her, grinning, and, as one of her character traits, bobbed at Ravenstar's shoulder.
"Hello Ravenstar. Did you get your nine lives?"
"Yes," Ravenflight answered for her.
"Who's the new deputy going to be?" Hollypaw asked.
"I don't know," Ravenflight made her way into her den.
She curled up on her bedding, and thought over all the cats in the Clan.
She considered Sandstorm or Dustpelt, as they were both older. Then she dismissed the thought. They would be much to bossy, and feel very superior over Ravenstar.
She could do Sootfur or Rainwhisker. No, they hadn't had any apprentices yet.
That also reminded Ravenflight that the nursery was packed with kits, ready to become apprentices in a couple moons.
Including Shadowkit.
Ravenflight pushed apprentices to the back of her mind. Suddenly, she knew who the deputy was going to be. It was so obvious!
She crawled out of Firestar's den-her den-and onto the Highrock.
"Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join here beneath the Highrock for a Clan meeting.
The warriors basically were already gathered around. Ravenstar saw Dustpelt raise his head proudly. He was going to be very disappointed.
"It is time to choose the new deputy of ThunderClan," Ravenstar yowled, "I say these words before the body of Firestar so his spirit may look down and approve my choice. Brackenfur will be the new deputy of ThunderClan."
Dustpelt's face fell. Brackenfur grinned. "Er…thanks…I mean thank you…I never thought…"
Ravenstar surveyed her Clan for a while, before hopping off the Highrock.
Sort of sucky chapter. Leafpool's Loyalty got the sneak peek! Congratulations for being the first reviewer!
