Hello! I'm back for Chapter 6! So far Jewel is a ginger she-cat with green eyes. Now I need Storm, Stripe, Jasper, and Lou! This one seems shorter than the others, but oh well! Anywhoser here's the chapter!

Chapter 6

Cliffstar burst into camp, her eyes large and her fur fluffed up. "Grayheart is dead! HawkClan is invading!" Just after she expressed the news a whole patrol of HawkClan warriors burst in. I jumped up from where I had been resting with Badgerpaw.

Ripplefur and Cliffstar had already taught us some quick battle moves. I flung myself at the nearest warrior with Badgerpaw right beside me. We took turns by one of us jumping towards the warrior then jumping back. I jumped back and dodged the warrior's blow. Badgerpaw scratched down the ginger tom's flank. He had a white tail that was all cut up and bloodied. Badgerpaw leaped backwards and it was my turn. The tom was extremely confused because of how fast we were moving. I struck him with my claws unsheathed. His nose started bleeding. Badgerpaw scratched down his flank again, causing him to start bleeding and then shrieking into the bushes.

A creamy long-haired tom attacked me. I could tell he was an apprentice. Badgerpaw had left my side to go and attack a brown tom. The apprentice I was against was strong but slow. I dodged every blow and at last I saw my chance. My claws scratched his ears and left scars he wouldn't soon forget. He ran off into the bushes.

As I glanced around I noticed less and less HawkClan warriors. Soon there was only two left, and then none. The cats that had been fighting wearily padded underneath the High Tree. Cliffstar didn't even have to call a meeting before all the cats of TreeClan were gathered.

"I went to the Moonpool, but they were lying. A whole patrol of warriors attacked us. They killed Grayheart and I was forced to run. I suppose they meant to kill me as well. Now I need a few cats to go to the Moonpool and retrieve Grayheart's body. One last thing; Breezepaw's new mentor will be Darkclaw," she leaped off the High Tree. "I want Sunpaw, Badgerpaw, and Ripplefur in my den, now."

I followed our deputy into our leader's den. Badgerpaw walked silently behind me. Are we in trouble? I thought. But we didn't do anything wrong! Ripplefur had squeezed through the two rocks of Cliffstar's den, and I pushed through as well. Cliffstar was already grooming herself in her nest with Ripplefur beside her. Badgerpaw came in next.

Cliffstar began, "Do you know why you two are here?" we both shook our heads. "I saw you two battling that senior warrior together," both of us were still confused. "I want you two to start training together," I was too tired to even nod. "Both of you showed extreme skill in working together. I understand that you to are good friends so this should be easy," I noticed Badgerpaw stark grooming himself in embarrassment. I almost purred in laughter.

"We only train two apprentices who we feel will work best together. Since you two are always together, I can guess there is plenty of trust. Am I correct?"

Badgerpaw replied, "Yes, Cliffstar. You are correct."

She nodded. "That's what I assumed. Now, are both of you alright with this? You will first be trained alone but eventually you will be together."

Badgerpaw and I nodded. His nod was a little more enthusiastic than mine. "Of course it alright, Cliffstar. I would be glad to fight beside my best friend." Badgerpaw talked to our leader, who's also my mentor. For some reason I didn't feel like talking too much.

"Also in the case that something happens to one of you, you will each have 'backups'. Eaglepaw will fight with Badgerpaw and Breezepaw will fight with Sunpaw." Wait. Breezepaw?

"Excuse me, Cliffstar, but wouldn't it be better if I was with Eaglepaw or Mosspaw?" My voice slightly shook. Anything to not be with him!

Cliffstar shook her head. "I'm sorry, Sunpaw, but I feel you will fight best with Badgerpaw and Breezepaw. Please do not question my authority."

Badgerpaw and I answered, "Yes, Cliffstar."

"You may go now, but we will discuss more of this tomorrow." Cliffstar finished and dismissed us by turning her back to us and started to talk to Ripplefur about patrols.

Badgerpaw chuckled once we had exited Cliffstar's den. "Do you agree with me that that was strange?"

I laughed. "Yeah, it was kind of weird, now that I think about it." We made small talk for a little while, until I heard someone.

"Sunpaw, would you like to share a sparrow with us?" I glanced over to the voice. Spottedtail and Mouseclaw sat waiting by a tree stump. I nodded, and then turned to Badgerpaw.

"I'll come to the den later, once we're finished with the sparrow. Go on, now." I pushed my nose into his fur.

He purred then lightly flicked me in with his tail before walking towards the apprentice's den. Once he was inside I walked to where Mouseclaw and Spottedtail sat waiting with the sparrow.

I settled down next to Spottedtail. "So, Spottedtail, what are the rumors I've been hearing about you and Twigfoot?" she nervously looked at her paws. Mouseclaw and I purred.

"Oh, nothing!" she purred with us. I took a large bit of the sparrow and choked on the feathers. "What about you and Badgerpaw, Sunpaw?"

I gulped down my part of the sparrow. What did she say? "What was that, Spottedtail?"

Both Spottedtail and Mouseclaw looked amused. Mouseclaw replied, "Honestly, Sunpaw. We can see how he stares at you. You two are always together and he totally cares about everything you do. And his brother! You're an apprentice and you have more toms following you than I do." I stared at her. Spottedtail kept nodding like it was obvious. I kept thinking, no, no! It's just Badgerpaw and Sunpaw, best friends, nothing more! But I couldn't help thinking maybe there is something more…?

"No, no, no! Badgerpaw and I are best friends! Besides I'm barely an apprentice; I'm practically a kit!" I thought back to what Mouseclaw had said. "Did you say Breezepaw?"

This time Spottedtail spoke. "Oh yes, he stares even more than Badgerpaw. But you never notice because you're always picking fights with him!" I shook my head. No! They're wrong! Breezepaw hates me, I hate him. Badgerpaw and I are just friends. Best friends, but not mates.

Our sparrow was reduced to feathers and bones. "I'm going to go to sleep now. Thank you for sharing with me." I ducked my head down in respect then pushed through the apprentice's den. I silently padded up to Badgerpaw who was lying in our usual spot. No matter what the clan thinks, Badgerpaw and I will always be best friends. I curled up next to him and tried to fall asleep. But no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't get Mouseclaw and Spottedtail's words out of my head.

I looked at Badgerpaw's rising black and white pelt. Well he is kind of handsome. I shook away that thought. What am I thinking? I just turned an apprentice! And what about Breezepaw? He does not stare at me, and neither does Badgerpaw. No matter what Mouseclaw and Spottedtail say.

My head started to hurt from thinking too much. I closed my eyes and leaned in closer to Badgerpaw. His fur brushed up against mine, making me shudder. Eventually I fell asleep and was awoken by loud noises.

Ta da! I'm sorry for taking forever but I have been quite busy! Please R&R!

~Suntalon1010101~