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Chapter 11:

"Shimmerpaw!" the voice whispered in Shimmerpaw's ear, "get up! It's time to go!"

Like lightning, the silver tabby shot up. "Ok! Where's Foxpaw?" she asked Shadepaw.

"She's waiting at the entrance with Ivypool."

She nodded and bounded out of the apprentices' den. "Hey, Foxpaw!" she called, sprinting up to her.

The russet she-cat's eyes shone with excitement in the light of the full moon. "Hey! I'm so excited!"

Shimmerpaw waved her tail in agreement.

"Thunderclan! Let's go!" Bramblestar's strong voice rang throughout the camp. Warriors and apprentices alike surged after him as he sprinted into the gorse tunnel. Shadepaw, Foxpaw, and Shimmerpaw ran side by side after him.

They traveled for a while in silence before speaking again, "I think we're nearing the Gathering place," Shadepaw mewed, "I can smell other cats."

Shimmerpaw opened her mouth to scent the air, "you're right," she finally agreed, "I don't like how the other Clans smell!"

"Hush!" Spiderleg hissed, "Don't let the other Clans hear you say that!"

The blue-eyed apprentice ducked her head, embarrassed. "Sorry," she muttered. She felt the ground begin to grow wet and muddy beneath her paws as she reached the bank of the lake.

Spiderleg pulled up beside her, "you're going to have to cross the tree that leads to the island soon. Be very careful, it can be slippery."

Shimmerpaw flicked her ears and bounded forwards, stopping as she saw the long fallen tree that led to the Gathering place. "C'mon!" Berrynose hissed from behind, giving her a shove.

The tabby snarled at him before jumping onto the log. Sliding out her claws, she began to cautiously tread across the slick wood.

Finally she reached the end, causing her to release a sigh of relief. Of course, that relief only lasted for a moment. In front of her was the greatest amount of cats she had ever laid eyes on!

Toms and queens alike milled around everywhere, causing Shimmerpaw's fur to stand on end.

The she-cat was utterly dumbfounded as a giant black tom strutted up to her, "hey! What's your name angel?" Shimmerpaw instantly found his arrogant personality annoying, "why should I tell you?"

"Well, you got me there!" he purred, "anyways, I'm Bravepaw! Son of Hollowflight and Petalfur and future leader of Riverclan!"

Shimmerpaw's eyes widened, she had heard enough from the elders to know that Petalfur was one of the warriors that defeated the warriors that defeated the beavers and that Hollowflight had trained in the Dark Forest! She looked over the proud tom with disdain: he had one green eye, one blue eye, jet black fur, and to her surprise, only a stub of a tail!

Bravepaw followed her gaze until it rested on his tail. "I was wondering how long it would take you to notice!" he laughed, "pretty weird huh? Actually, it makes me a better fighter! It gives my enemy nothing to hold onto!"

The silver she-cat nodded, her tension easing, "that's cool! Well, I'm Shimmerpaw, daughter of Lionblaze and Cinderheart!"

Bravepaw gasped. "Lionblaze is such an amazing fighter! But one day, I'm going to be so fierce that I can knock him off his paws with a single swipe of my paw!"

Shimmerpaw rolled her eyes "Suuuure you can! Well, I bet I could beat you in a fight!"

The black tom shook his head. "Nah. I don't want to ruin beautiful appearance!"

Shimmerpaw felt her fur grow hot at his comments. She opened her mouth to protest but was interrupted by Mistystar's yowls, "let the Gathering begin!" both apprentices directed their attention to the large oak that all four Clan leaders stood on.

Onestar took a step forwards. "I will go first!" Bravepaw let out a hiss of annoyance at the Windclan leader even though he knew that no one else but Shimmerpaw could hear it.

"Prey stealers!" he yowled. "Thunderclan and Riverclan scents have all been found on our territory!" Shimmerpaw felt the black apprentice's fur begin to prickle beside her, "Riverclan hasn't stolen any prey from your stinky territory!"

A gray Riverclan she-cat gave him a rough shove. "Shut up! Let Onestar defend his false theory!"

Bramblestar and Mistystar both shot looks of pure hatred at the Windclan leader. "Thunderclan has done no such thing!" Bramblestar growled.

"Nor Riverclan!" Mistystar agreed swiftly.

Onestar glared venom at the two leaders. "Are you calling my warriors liars?" his voice was beginning to rise with anger. "Ashfoot, my deputy, led the patrol that found the scents herself!"

Bravepaw stood up defiantly. "Liar! You're just trying to start a fight you can't win!"

Shimmerpaw's eyes shone with anger. With and furious snarl she stood up beside her new friend. "He's right! You're whole Clan is full of liars!"

Gasps broke out through the gathered cats. Blackstar, who had been sitting quietly on the highest branch, stepped forwards. "This is not the place or the time for you kits to speak!"

Shimmerpaw curled her lips back to show sharp white fangs. She opened her mouth to spit a vicious retort when a large weight on her shoulders pushed her down. She hissed and looked to the side of her. A very furious Spiderleg sat beside her, his eyes blazing. Shimmerpaw shrunk, terrified of the consequences that will surely come to face her.

"Never ever do anything like that ever again!"

The silver apprentice nodded, too scared to do anything else.

Onestar's voice once again rang throughout the gathered cats, "fine! If you will not admit to your wrong doings, than Windclan will have to force it out!"

He flicked his tail. "Warriors! Let's go!" the Windclan cats flowed after him, and away from the island.

The Clan cats that still remained were left in turmoil. Warriors and apprentices alike snapped and growled at each other, filled with tension.

Bramblestar was in deep conversation with Blackstar and Mistystar, seemingly unaware of the chaos that raged below.

Shimmerpaw pressed against Bravepaw. "What do you think we should do?"

The black apprentice's eyes were narrowed with defiance. "We need to get away from our Clans for a while, work out a plan. We're already going to be in loads of trouble when we get back to our camps!"

Shimmerpaw nodded. "We could go behind the bushes." Bravepaw flicked his ears and padded ahead.

The tom went through the bushes first, making a clear trail for her to follow. They finally reached a small clearing, perfect to make plans in!

A rustling in the bushes made both apprentices swivel around. Bravepaw put his tail in front of Shimmerpaw. "I'll check it out. Stay here!"

The silver tabby waited patiently for a while, expecting her friend to come bounding back at any given moment.

She eventually decided to go look for him. What in the name of Starclan could possibly be taking him so long?

Her question was soon answered as a large red figure came hurtling out of the undergrowth, a smaller black shape hanging onto it's back.

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