Chapter 2

A voice outside woke Firekit. She looked around the den and saw that Volekit was back and asleep, she also saw that her mother was gone. Where would she be?

Firekit stood up shaking her fluffy pelt to get the moss out. She padded out into the cold morning air. She saw her mother, Brairbird, talking to her father, Firefang.

"She isn't ready yet!" The one-eyed she cat shook her head.

"Firekit is ready! You can't keep her locked up forever in the nursery!" He exclaimed. Firekit hid in the shadows listening.

"She isn't mature enough! You see how she bounces around like a kit just out of the den for the first time!" The tom snarled at Briarbird after she said this.

She doesn't want me to be a apprentice!? Why!? Does she not love me anymore!?

"I'm taking her no matter what!" Firefang declared. "You wouldn't dare!" Briarbird hissed.

" I dare!" he shoved her out of the way. He padded over the Firekit who stood in the shadows, terrified. He picked her up and took her to Lionstar's den.

"What is going on Firefang?" The ginger tom asked as Firefang padded in.

"Briarbird won't let Firekit become an apprentice." The reddish-brown tom explained.

" She can do as she wishes with her kit. It is not my choice." The leader replied.

" I know, Lionstar. But can you talk to her?" The tom asked.

" I shall, when she calms down. But before the ceremony." The ginger tom said.

"Of course, Thank you Lionstar." The tom padded out with Firekit in tow.