Question Of the Day: Why was Sandstar a boy in the first chapter but a girl in the 2nd
Answer: She was intended to be a She, but I had a hardcore derp and ended up writing He instead of She.
Bonus question: Why did I italicize all the pronouns
Answer: Why don't you take a guess and ill tell you next time
Cats of Desertclan, gather around for a meeting. Eaglekit got up as he heard Sandstar yowl the words used for to many moons to count to call up a meeting. After the last few cats had made it closer, she started talking again. "Today is a wonderful day for Desertclan, because not only have we found theg territory we have been looking for, but we will start our clan with new warriors. First off, Wildpaw, Hawkpaw, Rainpaw, Mosspaw and Icepaw. Come up to join me." Eaglekit looked over at the 5 apprentices, they were trying to control, but it was obvious they were shaking with excitement. When they reached Sandstar, She looked at Hawkpaw, motioning to come up, then started talking again.
"I, Sandstar, Leader of Desertclan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. He has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, an I commend him to you as a warrior in his turn." She said the ancient words like she thought of them.
"Hawkpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?" She asked him. Without hesitation, he replied.
"I do,"
"Then by the powers of Starclan, I give you your warrior name. Hawkpaw, from this moment you will be known as Hawkwing. Starclan honers you wisdom and loyalty, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Desertclan." She finished. Then she rested her muzzle on his head. He obediently licked her shoulder. Then Sandstar continued for the next 4, giving Wildpaw the name Wildheart, Rainpaw the name Rainfeather, Mosspaw the name Mossfur and Icepaw the name Iceheart. Then she spoke up again.
"It has also come to my attention that it's about time we add a new apprentice to our clan." She said. Excitement flared in his chest.
"Eaglekit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you wiill be known as Eaglepaw. Your mentor will be Snakefang, I hope Snakefang will pass down all he knows on to you." She said. Then she called up Snakefang.
"Snakefang, you are ready to take on another apprentice. You had received excellent training from Bouncetail, and you have shown yourself to be courageous and wise. You will be the mentor of Eaglepaw, and I expect you to pass on all you know to Eaglepaw." She said. She touched noses with Eaglepaw. He thought he would be overjoyed that he was an apprentice. But something felt wrong. Something felt empty, like Starclan hadn't been present in the ceremony. He pushed the feeling aside and went to join his mother.
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The night after Eaglepaws vigil left him restless. He woke up in an open part of the forest. A long path stretched on for ages. He looked down it when he was startled by a voice.
"Welcome Eaglepaw. I have been waiting to talk to you." Eaglepaw spun around to see a small, white she-cat sitting at the other end of the clearing.
"Who are you," Eaglekit said, trying to hide his nervousness.
"I am Brightwing," The she-cat said. The name seemed to ring in Eaglepaws head, but he couldn't tell who it was.
"Don't worry," Brightwing said. "If you want to know who I am, I'll tell you. I am your grandmother. I'm sure Nightwing told you lots about me." Eaglepaw's eyes widened. He thought that Starclan cats only visited Leaders and Medicine cats in dreams. Not just regular apprentices.
"I don't have much time to explain," She said, her voice suddenly urgent. "Listen, Desertclan is in danger of being torn apart."
"Torn apart by what?" Eaglepaw asked.
"You will learn when the time is right." Brightwing said.
"But what will I able to do if I don't know what the danger is." Eaglepaw said, urgency filling his voice.
"You will know what to do. You'll know what to do, because you aren't like the other cats. Your special." Brightwing said. Eaglepaw opened his mouth to protest, but Brightwing had disappeared, leaving him in alone in the darkening clearing.