"Nightclaw, what's up! You're the coolest warrior ever!"
Goldenkit.
The golden tabby tom kit had followed him. How much had he heard?
"What did you hear, Goldenkit?"
The kit's eyes widened.
"Nothing! Hey, Nightclaw, when I become an apprentice, Mom said tomorrow, can I be your apprentice?"
Nightclaw softened. Goldenkit would make a strong warrior someday.
"Absolutely. Tell your mother to discuss it with Gingerstar."
The kit bounces off happily. When the kit grows into a warrior, he may be a valuable asset to the takeover.
Maybe having Goldenkit as an apprentice might give him a strong, loyal warrior to serve him. Hmm... when Nightclaw takes over, Goldenkit as a warrior could be his deputy.
Only if he's loyal, of course. Loyalty is everything.