Okay, I updated a week late. I'm sorry! I had a bunch of school work, then I sliced my hand open doing an art project. But here's the update, sorry again. Enjoy and review!

Rowankit stood awkwardly to the side as a slightly shocked Waterwing padded up to his sister to see if she was okay. He was still stunned that Ravenkit had defeated him. And so quickly. She had surprised him, he had thought of her as weak and too trusting and harmless. Even if she had passed out afterwards.

Owlclaw walked towards the still-shocked Rowankit and pressed an herb to his bleeding scratches. Rowankit jerked back, coming to his senses as the herb sent a sharp sting through his wounds.

Owlclaw chuckled, "You know, you kind of deserve that. We've all seen how you treat the other kits, even the apprentices. You need to learn respect and humility, and I hope you just did."

"I had no idea she was so strong." Rowankit said, looking up at the Medicine Cat.

"I don't think she knew, either. She was defending her brother. Most littermates are very close and would do anything for their siblings." His eyes clouded for a second, as if remembering something painful.

"What is it?" Rowankit asked, curious but wary.

"Well, I… I used to be… like you. I was arrogant and proud. I wasn't at first. I wanted to be a Medicine Cat apprentice. But so did my brother. Grasspaw. I wanted to so badly." He sighed, taking a step back. "But Grasspaw was chosen, becoming Waterwing's apprentice. I started my training under Fireflight. Thats when I became arrogant, telling myself I would never lose. I would make up for believing that I was good enough to be chosen as a Medicine Cat apprentice. One day I was foolish enough to challenge a Shadowclan patrol that was refreshing their borders. I was alone. The patrol consisted of the deputy, Scorchfang, two senior warriors, Sweetthorn and Emberfang, and a new apprentice, Cederpaw, who also happened to be Scorchfang's daughter. Scorchfang gave a warning but I ignored it. I told them I would kill them if they came any closer." He gulped, his eyes flashing with guilt and shame, "I-I leapt at Cederpaw. I… I… I killed her. The patrol stood in shock for a moment, before Scorchfang raised a paw, his black claws glinting in the fading sunlight. He was snarling, his fiery amber eyes flashing with anger and grief. But just before he brought his paw down, a patrol from our own clan ran towards us, Grasspaw in the lead. Things seemed to go in slow motion. Horror and terror flickered Grasspaw's green eyes. His grey fur being parted by the wind as his paws thundered over the ground. He didn't even hesitate. He jumped as Scorchfang's claws hurtled down. He landed right in front of me. I will never forget the ripping sound as Scorchfang's claws tore through Grasspaw's neck. The Riverclan patrol fended of the Shadowclan cats, but I didn't notice as I pressed close to my brother, breaking down. He looked at me and with his dying breath, he said: "I love you, my brother. Now you can be what you want to be." I sobbed and didn't move for a long time. I just laid there, my nose pressed to Grasspaw's pelt. I didn't do anything for moons. I was lost to grief. Then Waterwing and Fireflight talked some sense into me and I became the Medicine Cat apprentice. But that day stripped all arrogance and foolishness from me. So, if you have anything to take from me, drop the arrogance and respect and love your littermates."

Rowankit just stared at the Medicine Cat, "I'm so sorry, Owlclaw."

"Yeah, but will you change? Or will you have to learn for yourself?" He said absently, starting to walk away.

Rowankit noticed out of the corner of his eye as Deerstar leapt back onto the willow stump. She called the clan back to her.

"Now that was certainly unexpected, but we still have to apprentice these two young cats. Pinekit. Pepperkit. Step forward."

The two kits padded towards Deerstar, Pinekit practically bouncing with happiness, Pepperkit followed her brother more slowly, though her eyes violet eyes glinted with excitement.

"Pepperkit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Pepperpaw. Your mentor will be Lilymist. I hope Lilymist will pass down all she knows on to you.

Deerstar turned to look down at Lilymist, "Lilymist, you are ready to take on an apprentice. You received excellent training from Blizzardfur and have shown yourself to be skilled and patient. You will be the mentor of Pepperpaw and I expect you to pass on all you know to her."

Lilymist dipped her head to Deerstar and padded up to the newly named Pepperpaw, reaching down to touch noses.

"Pinekit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Pinepaw. Your mentor will be Rayshine. I hope Rayshine will pass down all she knows on to you.

Deerstar turned to look down at Rayshine, whose eyes were sparkling with surprise and pride, "Rayshine, you are ready to take on an apprentice. You received excellent training from Sandfire and have shown yourself to be caring and smart. You will be the mentor of Pinepaw and I expect you to pass on all you know to her."

"Of course, Deerstar." She said as she walked to Pinepaw and they touched noses.

"Pinepaw! Pepperpaw! Pinepaw! Pepperpaw!"

Rowankit mumbled along with the cheer.

"We also have one new warrior among us!" Deerstar called. "Dartpaw, step forward."

Dartpaw's eyes widened with shock and excitement as he slowly padded up to Deerstar.

"I, Deerstar, leader of Riverclan call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. He has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend him to you as a warrior in his turn. Dartpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"

Dartpaw smiled. "I do."

Deerstar smiled, "Then I, by the powers of Starclan, give you your warrior name. Dartpaw, from this moment forward you will be known as Dartleap. Starclan honors your speed and strength, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Riverclan."

Deerstar rested her muzzle on Dartleap's head and Dartleap licked her shoulder.

"Dartleap! Dartleap! Dartleap!"

"Great. At least I'll be an apprentice soon. Hopefully I get Deerstar as a mentor. That would be cool." Rowankit muttered to himself.

He didn't realise that Sleetkit had sat next to him until he said,

"It's very rare for a leader to take an apprentice. If any of us get her as a mentor it would probably be Ravenkit."

"Whatever." Rowankit rolled his eyes.

"You know, Owlclaw was right. Your arrogance will probably lead to your death. I might be there, but I don't think I would save you."

"Ha! I won't ever need 'saving'. If anyone, it would be you. And don't think for a second that I would waste my life to save a stupid blind weakling like you." Rowankit said, laughing slightly.

Sleetkit frowned, "I'm not as blind as you think I am." He said, walking towards the Medicine den, probably to see if Ravenkit was okay.

Someone cuffed his injured ear. "Ow!" He squeaked, whipping around.

There was a silver and white tabby she cat. Her eyes were creepy, the irises were a very pale grey, almost white, and outlined in black.

Rowankit jerked away. "Wh-who are you?" He asked, his voice shaking involuntarily.

"I'm Whitewater. And I'm blind as well. Sometimes the blind cats are the most powerful. You'd better be careful, young kit."

Rowankit was shaking now. Something about Whitewater made Rowankit want to be as far away from her as he could be.

"Uh… I have to go!" Rowankit bolted towards the nursery.

He ducked through the entrance. Only Shimmerkit was there. He curled up next to her. After a little while Ravenkit, Sleetkit and Nightshine came in and lay down as well. Ravenkit looked very happy about something.

"Why do you look so happy?" He asked, yawning.

She glared at him, "You'll find out in a moon."

They were shushed by Nightshine, and went to sleep.

Okay, yeah. Do you think Rowankit will change? Reviews:

The Moon's Song- Thanks, and so am I. I think I like to write about Ravenkit the most. Originally she was going to be more of a side character, but now I have big plans for her. :)

Guest- Ik! Me too! Thanks! :)

Nightstar- Thank you! I'm so glad that people like it so much! :D

leafbreeze76- Yeah, I'm trying to make him like an annoying arrogant jerk, yet still sort of skilled in battle already. And Ravenkit's character is already developing more than I thought.

Hope you liked it! Please review! :)