Chapter 2 in the story "Timestar's Legacy. Timepaw and Shadowpaw become warriors. Hooray! There is also a surprise at the end of the chapter so look out!
After a few moons of training, Timepaw and Shadowpaw were both ready. "You two are like brothers" said Darkclaw, the medicine cat. "We learned the boarders and how to hunt" the two apprentices said.
"Everyone get over here, quick!" yowled Dewleaf. Everyone in the camp rushed over to see a bleeding kit. Darkclaw rushed over and got to work on the kit. Dewleaf piped up "I will take care of him. For now I will call him Owlkit." The other cats meowed and muttered at the name. "Owlkit" said the kit. All the cats yowled with excitement. "Get me the cobwebs, Shadowpaw" said Darkclaw. Shadowpaw nodded and ran to the medicine cat den.
After a few hours the Owlkit situation was solved and the kit was fed. Darkclaw and Shadowpaw were wiped out because of Owlkit. Fogstar stood on the Highrock and yowled "All cats old enough to catch their own prey gather here." All the cats gathered except for Dewleaf and Owlkit.
"Today two apprentices become warriors. Timepaw and Shadowpaw step up here please."
The two cats stepped up and stood near Fogstar. Silence filled the crowd.
"Shadowpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and defend all who are weaker?" asked Fogstar.
"I do" Shadowpaw replied excitedly. Fogstar's face lit up. "Then you will be now known as Shadowpelt from now on". All the cats yowled in excitement.
"And Timepaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and defend all who are weaker?" Fogstar asked. Timepaw somewhat froze with excitement.
"I do" said Timepaw nervously.
"Then you shall be known as Timeclaw from now on" mewed Fogstar. "You both now need to take a vigil of silence. Good luck."
Both of the Warriors moved onto the warrior den to begin their vigil of silence. They had planned for this. As kits, they devised a way to speak without making a sound. Timeclaw sat down next to Shadowpelt. Timeclaw pointed is tail bolt upright meaning "what's up?" Shadowpelt cocked his head to the side and put is paw up. He was saying "nothing". They both made the sign for laughing and fell asleep.
The next day, the two got up to join the morning patrol. "Well, Timeclaw, it's our first patrol!" meowed Shadowpelt. Timeclaw nodded in agreement. Just as they were about to leave, Dewleaf padded up to them.
"I know it's your first patrol, Timeclaw but can you do me a simple favor?" Dewleaf asked. Timeclaw and Shadowpelt looked at each other warily. Shadowpelt gave a small nod. "What do you need?" Timeclaw asked.
Dewleaf looked surprised at his eagerness to do the favor she asked. "Well could you watch Owlkit while I join the hunting patrol?"
Timeclaw's face lit up. "I would love to, Dewleaf. How is Owlkit by the way?" the tom asked.
"He is just precious. I guess he was in shock when I found him. Now he just rambles on and on about RiverClan and his home." Timeclaw nodded and padded off to the nursery. He was greeted warmly by all the queens.
"What's going on, Timeclaw?" asked Goldheart. Timeclaw was surprised by her quickness despite her age.
"Dewleaf asked me to babysit Owlkit while she's out hunting. How about you?"
"I'm doing fine, Timeclaw. You better get to Owlkit before he gets cranky."
With that, the warrior pushed through bracken and moss to get to Dewleaf's den. When he got there, Owlkit was bolt upright staring at Timeclaw. "Hey, Owlkit. You okay?" mewed Timeclaw. Owlkit snapped out of his daze and looked at Timeclaw. "What? Oh hi Timeclaw. I heard you and Goldheart talking" said the small silver tom. Timeclaw was stunned. "How could you hear that? We were about 10 fox lengths away" replied Timeclaw. He was both impressed and stunned. Stunned by how calm and mature Owlkit was and impressed by his hearing capabilities. "Well its best you get some sleep, Owlkit. You need the rest." Owlkit settled down just in time. Dewleaf rushed in and yowled something loud enough for all the queens and cats around to hear.
She yelled three simple words of terror that panged in Timeclaw's heart;
"Shadowpelt is dead!"
Aw! And I liked Shadowpelt! If anyone reads this, can you guess who or what killed Shadowpelt? Here's a hint. A certain someone has a connection with this animal. Keep watching this story to find out more!
