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Eaglesflight: Thanks, for the positive attitude. Yeah, I know I jus t thought it was a cute pairing.

Chapter 3

Hawkfrosts POV:

I dipped my head again t o get another drink from the icy river. Leaf fall was just beginning and the river was freezing over. Soon we will have some hard times in Riverclan.

I left the river and padded back to camp with caution. If Windclan had a foxon its territory then they could have easily chased it onto Riverclans territory.

I got back safely and went into the warriors den to rest. I'm sure my patrol could settle without me. Besides I could use some catching up on my sleep.

I curled up on my bed of moss when Snowfire and Bristlefur came bounding in, calling my name.

"Hawkfrost, Hawkfrost, Hawkfrost!! You have to come see. Bristlefur, Flowerpetal, and the evening patrol caught an intruder on our territory." Snowfire meowed quickly.

I turned to look up at Bristlefur and he puffed out his chest with pride. I purred, happy for my friend.

I padded out of the den with my friends by my side and saw almost the whole of Riverclan crowded around the intruder. I slinked through the crowd of Riverclan cats and padded over to my leader, Leopardstar.

"So Leopardstar, who's the intruder? I bet it's that dumb Squrrifli- ."

"It's Leafpool, Thunderclans medicine cat. I wonder what she's doing so far from her camp, without her apprentice, and no protection-alone. I've known Leafpool for some time now and it's not like her to do something like this. I'm Thunderclan can do without her for awhile." Leopardstar padded out of her den and I followed hard on her paws.

She signaled for the crowd of cats to make a path.

With a flick of her tail the Riverclan deputy, Mistyfoot, came bounding over from a corner.

I watched as Leopardstar mewed to Leafpool.

"I have come to a decision." Leopardstar yowled. " Leafpool has become a prisoner to Riverclan and has little freedom. One cat will have to hunt, watch, and take care of her."

" I'm not a helpless kit!!"

Leopardstar ignored her. " This one cat that I choose is not in trouble, but have a chance to earn honor, loyalty and respect from Riverclan. I wish this cat luck."

The anxious clan waited to see who the trusted cat would be. I knew that if I was picked this would be a chance to earn the clans trust and to have a better chance of becoming deputy from this task.

" Snowfire, you have the responsibility to take care of Leafpool." She meowed calmly.

" What?! Why me?!" she complained.

Leopardstar didn't answer her and padded away.

" This is so not fair!! I didn't even want to look after this piece of crowfood!"

Why didn't she pick me? Hawfrost thought angrily.

I gave my friend a nice look and went back to the warriors den to get some rest. While I got comfortable I thought about what happened today.

I knew what I would do. Even though I wasn't picked for this task I was going to help out as much as I could and I would kill whatever got in my way. I am going to become deputy. For my father. If it's the last thing I do.

Hope you liked this chapter. And thanks again, Eaglesflight, for my very first review ever! OH, and Happy Holidays to you all!