Scooterstar's Prophecy

by Artistic-And-Wild-Justice

Scooterstar started out as a normal, pampered kittypet. His life seems to take on a curse, as he loses his family one-by-one... but not all at once. After his sister has kits, he receives a horrible prophecy- "One who's pelt glimmers in the night will betray you. Green eyes and sharp claws will kill one close to you. Death and betrayal will start a war." Can Scooterstar stop a war?

12. Chapter 12

"Scooterstar!"

Scooterstar opened his eyes, fur bristling. "Who's there?"

"It's me, Speckledpaw."

"Come on in, then." Scooterstar forced his fur to lie flat. "I just have to peel myself off the roof of the den first."

"Ha-ha, very funny." Speckledpaw walked into his father's den and sat down in front of his nest. "I wanted to ask you about my warrior ceremony?"

Scooterstar's fur spiked up once more. "I completely forgot that was today! Will you get your mentors? Rosefang and Starpelt."

He jumped out of his nest and leaped onto the ledge just above his den. "Cats of ThistleClan, join beneath the Clan Rock for a meeting!"

Cats began to stream out of their dens to hear what the Clan leader had to say. Lucky, Shadow, Heartpaw and Speckledpaw were sitting near the base of the rock.

"Today, we are gaining four new warriors." Scooterstar yowled. Praise and happiness lit up the sleepy eyes of his Clanmates. "Lucky and Shadow, please step forward."

Scooterstar watched as Lucky and Shadow padded closer to the rock.

"Lucky, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and defend it with your life?" Scooterstar asked.

"I do." Lucky dipped his head.

"Then from this day forward, you shall be known as Luckyfoot."

Scooterstar repeated this ceremony for Shadowclover, Speckledeye and Heartburrow.

"Luckyfoot! Shadowclover! Speckledeye! Heartburrow!" ThistleClan cheered. Scooterstar felt a rush of pride for his Clan. Especially his kits, Speckledeye and Blackpool.

"ThistleClan!" Scooterstar silenced his excited Clanmates. "I have yet another announcement! We are gaining two new apprentices today! Shykit and Mistkit, please step forward!"

The two excited kits stumbled forward without thinking, pelts spiked up in surprise.

"We're going to be apprentices!" Mistkit squealed. Scooterstar purred in amusement.

"Mistpaw and Shypaw. Your mentors will be Silverfoot and Leaf-eye."

The surprise-stricken she-cats padded forward to greet their new apprentices.

"N-nice to meet you, Mistpaw." Silverfoot stammered. Mistpaw's eyes glinted with amusement.

"First time taking on an apprentice, huh?" Mistpaw mewed. Silverfoot narrowed her eyes.

"Of course not. I just haven't had an apprentice since The Mistake."

Silverfoot shot Scooterstar a longing glance of sorrow. But Scooterstar knew that she was only missing their close friendship. Silverfoot had a mate now, and so did he.

"Yes, The Mistake was a very unforgiving time for you, Silverfoot, but I believe that the time of sorrow and regret is past. All cats make mistakes, even big ones, but we must push them to the back of our heads and completely forget what happened, so we can focus on what is truly important." Scooterstar lectured. Glimmering eyes surrounded the clearing. Scooterstar lifted his head with pride.

That got their attention, Scooterstar thought with triumph. He looked up towards Silverpelt with shimmering eyes. Thank you for such an amazing Clan.