"You all know, today is the Gathering. I will be taking Stoneclaw, Ivyclaw, Tornpelt, Darkpelt, Splashpaw, and Pebblepaw," Nettlestar announced.
Splashpaw turned to her brother. "Isn't this exciting, Pebblepaw!? I hope Runningpaw is there!"
"And why would it matter?" Darkpelt's voice sounded behind the apprentices.
Pebblepaw thought fast to protect his sister. "He challenged us to a practice battle at the last Gathering. So we want him to be there."
Darkpelt nodded and walked off.
Splashpaw whispered, "Thanks. Sorry, that was careless." No on except the other apprentices knew about Splashpaw and Runningpaw. Ever since they had met, they liked each other. The apprentices in MarshClan, and FieldClan, were extremely loyal to each other. They all knew about the relationship, and helped protect it and keep it undiscovered.
Pebblepaw meowed, "You just have to watch out. Now come on, let's eat before we have to leave." He walked over to the fresh-kill pile. Splashpaw followed. She picked up a mouse and followed her brother to a quiet, shady spot.
Pebblepaw bit into his vole. "You need to be more careful, " he said, after swallowing.
Splashpaw nodded, chewing. They finished their prey and waited for the Clan to leave.
REALLY short chapter, I know. The others will be longer, I promise. REVIEW!
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