Behind the Scenes at the Warriors Fanfiction Choice Awards
Backstage
"Lionblaze, where'd you put my tux?"
"Mom just had it dry-cleaned. She's going to bring it here."
"Do you have yours?"
"No. Cinderheart had to sew a new button on it."
"So we're both completely unprepared."
"Pretty much, bro."
"Lovely. First I'm forced to host the award show, and now my mom's going to have to be here!"
"Grow up. She's not that bad."
"You're right, Lionblaze. She's the worst."
On the Green Carpet
"Hello, Rosepetal here with ClanTV News. I'm about to interview the cats nominated for 'Best Canon Protagonist'. Since Jayfeather's not here, let's start with you, Ivypool."
The silvery-white tabby smiled at the news reporter. "Sure, Rosey. What do you want to know?"
"First, tell the audience what you're wearing! It's beautiful!"
"I'm wearing a one-of-a-kind Daisy-do silk dress. Daisy designed it especially for me. See how the dark blue fabric brings out the color of my eyes?"
Rosepetal nodded. "Daisy's really outdone herself this time. That is a fantastic dress. Now, tell me how you feel about being nominated for 'Best Protagonist'."
Ivypool narrowed her eyes. "I'm so pleased! Finally I'm being noticed for something other than being Dovewing's sister!"
"I think we started noticing you a long time ago, Ivy. Even before the Dark Forest battle you've been seen as a much more awesome protagonist than your sister. She's just so immature!"
"I know," the nominee agreed. "She doesn't deserve this award. I do!"
The reporter nodded. "I agree completely. Thank you for speaking to me."
"No, thank you!"
"And good luck!" Rosepetal added. "Now let's talk to Hollyleaf. Where is...oh, there she is! Hollyleaf! Hollyleaf!"
"Yes?"
The reporter padded up to the black she-cat. "I want to talk to you about your nomination for 'Best Protagonist'."
"Isn't it great?" Hollyleaf meowed. "Mom is just so proud of Jayfeather and me for being nominated! And she's so proud of Jayfeather and Lionblaze for hosting!"
Rosepetal nodded. "And will your mother be here tonight to watch her children?"
"Yep. Squirrelflight's been talking about this day non-stop for a week! She even made me this little green ear ribbon!" Hollyleaf pointed to the green bow on her left ear.
"I meant Leafpool when I asked if your mother was going to be here."
Hollyleaf narrowed her eyes. "Yeah. She's going to be here, too. So is Crowfeather. He said 'It's not everyday your non-evil kids get to be in an award show'. Ugh...at least Brambleclaw's going to be here, too."
Rosepetal tipped her head to one side. "So, I've got to ask. Which set of parents do you prefer: Leafpool and Crowfeather or Squirrelflight and Brambleclaw?"
"Squirrelflight and Brambleclaw of course!" the black she-cat exclaimed. "They're going to win 'Best Couple'. I know it."
"Well, thanks for letting me know. I'll be interviewing them later."
Hollyleaf nodded. "Sure thing."
Rosepetal glanced around for one more cat. "Firestar! Firestar!"
The ginger tom padded up to her. "Yes, Rosepetal?"
"Firestar, I'm with ClanTV News interviewing the cats nominated for 'Best Canon Protagonist'. Would you be willing to answer a few questions?"
"Sure."
The she-cat smiled. "Good. So how do you feel about being nominated?"
The ginger tom thought for a moment. "Well, I feel pretty awesome! I've never won an award before!"
"You're competing against two of your grandchildren and great-grandniece. How does that make you feel?"
"Hm...well, I'm more perfect than all of them, so pretty good. I'm also going to win 'Best Canon Couple' because Sandstorm and I are awesome together."
Rosepetal sighed. "Hm...you seem a little too confident."
"When you're the savior of the Clans, you can be a little confident."
"Well, on that note, thanks for letting my interview you!"
Firestar nodded. "You're welcome."
Rosepetal turned toward her brother, Toadstep, who was holding the camera. "We're going to take a short break now, but up next I'll be interviewing the nominees for 'Best Canon Antagonist'. Don't change the channel!"
(A/N: If you haven't voted for the winners, please do so. I'll give you a few days to get the votes in. Rosepetal is going to interview the antagonists, supporting characters, and couples before the show starts, so that gives you 3-4 days.)