Bloodlines

by Majestiiee

Cinder kit's mother died in a badger attack, or did she? Because on the night of the full moon, a strange cat claims to be her mother. She must learn to learn that cats aren't always who they say they are. Crimson lines in her family tree dig deep.

6. Chapter 6

CHAPTER 5

Cinderpaw and all of the apprentices were crossing the log so that they could get to the island for a gathering. "This is so exciting!" said Cinderpaw. "We get to see all of the leaders!"

"Yeah, it's not really a big deal," said Tinypaw politely. "I mean it is cool first, time, but then they get boring."

"Wait, but this is only your guy's second gathering, you're only a moon older than us," implied Timberpaw. Cinderpaw couldn't help but laugh, causing her to slip.

She yelped, but Tallpaw was quick and grabbed her scruff. "Be careful Cinderpaw, please." Tallpaw said relieved.

Cinderpaw could here Sparrowpaw and Timberpaw giggle as Tinypaw dried Cinderpaw's fur. They will regret laughing at me Cinderpaw smiled teasingly at them. "All better?" asked Tinypaw.

"Yeah thanks," said Cinderpaw embarrassed. I love Tinypaw, she's like the big sister I never had, or at least an alive one.

"Soon every clan cat was seated, and the gathering began.

"Riverclan is doing well in this green-leaf, we have plentiful fish, and Blueeye gave birth to two healthy, beautiful kits." finished Duckstar.

"Wow," said Sparrowpaw. "Duckstar sure is old; I hear she's on her last life."

That's horrible! Well at least when she dies, Rushingpelt will lead them, and he sure is brave! "That's sad" said Cinderpaw.

"Both of you hush!" Timberkit said with a huff. "I want to hear Larkstar!"

"Thunderclan is doing very well, we have three new apprentices; Timberpaw, Sparrowpaw, and Cinderpaw." said Larkstar.

"Cinderpaw, Sparrowpaw, Timberpaw!" cried the clan cats. Cinderpaw's pelt felt hot with embarrassment.

After all of the leaders announced their news, the clan cats were allowed to talk with other cats.

Cinderpaw walked over to the islands edge, and stared at the shiny water. Suddenly the bushes rustled, and Tallpaw came out. "What are you doing?" he asked.

"Oh, nothing I just-"Her sentence was cut off by a loud yowl. "What was that?" Cinderpaw asked worriedly.

"I don't know, let's find out!" Tallpaw suddenly rushes through the bushes with Cinderpaw behind him.

When Cinderpaw found her way to Timberpaw, Sparrowpaw, and her father, her heat stopped.

"Momma," Cinderpaw's voice was no more than a whisper and dread crawled up her spine. Her fur started to rise, and heart suddenly sped up.

"My kitten!" the ginger she-cat wailed.

OMFG! Did that just happen?! Tune in for more! (Evil laugh)