Disclaimer: I don't own Warriors. Erin Hunter does.

Desire

Moons passed and Scourge was starting to watch Mint closely. She was doing well, but he could help having a slight fear of her. She had proved herself to be smarter than him once. And he was secretly afraid it would happen again, and this time, have terrible consequences.

Mint was now nine moons, as she had never forgiven Scourge for treating her like a kit, she constantly reminded him how old she was.

"Fetch Ice for me, he should be in the park with Thistle." Scourge ordered her one day. Mint gritted her teeth as she got up from her chicken. She whipped around, leaving the chicken, and disappearing onto the streets.

Scourge watched her go. She was getting older and her skills were beyond satisfactory, so, that meant she should be welcomed as a warrior. Twilight was coming soon, the sun was setting, when Mint came back, she and Thistle would be made warriors of The Guard. It was a quick ceremony, it shouldn't last all night.

"I'm back," Mint announced. Behind was Ice and Thistle. They looked up at Scourge expectantly. Scourge jumped down from his dumpster.

"Ice, my den, we have to talk. Thistle, Mint, go spread the word that I want all The Guard and Regular Warriors in the alley tonight at moon-high." Scourge ordered. The three cats dipped their heads and carried out their orders.

"How do you do you think Thistle is coming along?" Scourge asked his warrior once he was settled into his nest comfortably.

"Well," Ice hesitated. "I think he's ready to be made a warrior." He paused. "Thistle knows all of his moves, he knows everything. He knows how to attack, how to defend. He fought off Silver the other day and almost won. And then he got me pinned the other day in mock fight…" Ice rambled on.

Scourge nodded.

"I think they're ready too," Scourge narrowed his eyes. "Get something to eat."

Ice nodded and left the den with a slight dip of his head. Scourge waited until Ice was out of the den completely before he rested his head on his paws wearily and closed his eyes.

"Being leader is so tough," He murmured to himself.

"I would love to be leader!" Scourge's eyes snapped open.

Scourge looked up, he hadn't heard anyone enter. But Mint was standing at paws. Her eyes were glittering.

"Yes," Scourge growled. "But being leader is my role and being an apprentice is yours." Mint said nothing only stared at Scourge, her expression blank. Scourge narrowed his eyes at his apprentice. "Go, get something to eat—"

"There's nothing to eat," Mint meowed. "It's getting colder, nothing comes out as much."

Scourge kept a growl to himself. Every winter the Twolegs came out less and less, that meant they came out less and less with food. That meant his Clan wouldn't get food as easily.

"You'll find something, but you should eat," Scourge murmured. He flicked his tail. "Go find a cat who has something. Then you'd get something to eat."

"I'll be back later then," Mint meowed. Scourge gave a curt nod.

"Be back by moon-high."

Mint nodded and quietly exited the den.

"I, Scourge, leader of BloodClan command that every cat here look at these two apprentices. They are strong cats and will make fine additions to The Guard. They promise to be loyal to their Clan and they promise to give their full strength to The Guard." Scourge narrowed his eyes. "Are there any cats here who think one of these cats is not ready to become part of my Guard?"

None of the cats below said a thing. Scourge flicked an ear and then continued.

"Very well then," Scourge meowed loudly. "Welcome to The Guard, Mint and Thistle! You have just pledged yourself to me and my services and to BloodClan."

Cheers from The Guard and the Regular Warriors echoed throughout the alleyway as the two new Guard members got congratulated.

"Now, Mint and Thistle, as every other guard member has done before you, you must go and find a collar to represent your status as part of my Guard. Go now and return by sun-high. Remember, this is a solo mission. You can't ask any other cat for help."

The two cats nodded and then made their way through the cheering crowd.

"Come on," Scourge muttered as he jumped from his spot. He flicked his tail and he and Ice began to follow the new Guard members. "We have to make sure they get their collars the right way." Ice nodded and followed Scourge away from the cluster of cats.

To me, this chapter was so boring. I'm not really sure what to do until the big fight in the forest…I'm just making fillers ….any ideas are welcome!