Wassup peeps? I need to ask you a question, do you like the story more now that Shimmerpaw isn't so 'perfect?' oh, and please vote on my latest poll!
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BellaLuna: they weren't really complaining… I appreciated the tips! Personally, I think they were right…
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Chapter 9:
(two moons later) hit, duck, slash, turn, kick, duck, belly strike! Oh Starclan, they're quick! Shimmerpaw bowled Shadepaw over with a quick flash of his paw. Foxpaw quickly knocked her off the amber-eyed apprentice, making her body hit the hard ground with a oomf.
"Shimmerpaw, get up! Quickly!" Spiderleg yowled. "Really?!" The silver she-cat retorted, "I wouldn't have guessed!" She shot out of the way as the russet apprentice lunged for her shoulder.
She dodged away again as Shadepaw nearly landed on her back. With a quick blow of her back legs, she swept the dark tom off his paws. She snarled with rage as Foxpaw landed on her shoulders, digging her teeth into Shimmerpaw's scruff.
She dropped to the ground, with Foxpaw still hanging onto her neck. The green-eyed apprentice laughed with triumph, "ha! You thought you could defeat me? The great and powerful Foxpaw?" she finished her statement by forcing Shimmerpaw farther into the ground.
Shimmerpaw gritted her teeth, fighting off the urge to finish the fight right then and there. She squeezed her eyes shut and then surged up, knocking Foxpaw off. Just as Shadepaw crouched down to lunge again, Spiderleg yowled, "that's enough! Well done!"
Shimmerpaw panted, tired out from fighting her two siblings. Giving her fur a quick shake, she followed her mentor out of the rocky hollow. Spiderleg slowed down to walk beside the silver apprentice, "hey. You and your siblings have displayed excellent fighting skills, and I am going to ask Bramblestar if you can all come to the Gathering."
Shimmerpaw's eyes widened and shone with an excited light. She opened her mouth to talk but was cut off by the dark tom, "wait, wait, wait! There's a catch!" he narrowed his eyes at her, "you have to learn to curb your temper!"
The blue-eyed she-cat ducked her head, embarrassed, "yes Spiderleg."
Spiderleg nodded, "good. Now go get something to eat and then get some rest. You're going to be up late tonight." Flicking her ears with acknowledgement, Shimmerpaw hurried into the camp.
Padding over to the fresh-kill pile, she picked out a plump water vole that sat near the top. "Hey, Foxpaw!" she called, "wanna share?"
The russet apprentice waved her tail happily and bounded over, "that was a great fight!" she exclaimed as she settled down beside Shimmerpaw.
"oh ya!" Shimmerpaw agreed, "you're amazing at jumping!" Foxpaw grinned bashfully, "thanks! You're pretty good at it too!" The apprentices quietly ate for a few moments, Shimmerpaw finally broke the silence, "so, are you excited for the Gathering?"
Foxpaw nodded, her mouth full. After swallowing she mewed, "yep! I wonder what Shadowclan is like? Graystripe said that they are the fiercest warriors in all of the clans!" she paused for a moment, "then he said that he could take out five of them with one paw swipe… I'm starting to question just how reliable he is…"
Shimmerpaw giggled, "and you're just now starting to realize that?" Foxpaw gave her a playful shove.
The dark ginger she-cat gave her a push in return, "you wanna go?"
Shimmerpaw shook her head, "no no! Your are too mighty Foxstar!"
Foxpaw purred in approval, "yes. Now bow down to your amazingly awesome leader!"
The silver apprentice rolled her eyes, "whatever. I'm going to go get some rest before it's time to leave." She trudged into their den and buried into her nest. With a quiet sigh, she closed her eyes and drifted off.
Alright, short chapter, I know. The next one will be much longer! I'm working on a one-shot about Graystripe and Silverstream.