Okay, I've gotten so many reviews since yesterday! Thank y'all so much! It really keeps me motivated when you guys read this story and provide feedback. So, since you've asked so many questions, here are your answers.

Poppywhisker99: Runningpaw is Breezestar's son. Flowershine spoils him because he is the leader's son and sees him as a younger brother due to

him being the only child. You'll see more of that bondage once the story continues. I don't know what Nettlepaw will do to impress Flowershine.

Maybe being humble is best for now. He's trying to prove himself to his Clan due to his family's constant worrying; they know something

Flowershine doesn't. You'll also find that out later on in the story. I'm still deciding whether Birchpaw and Nettlepaw will be on good terms or not,

it's still in the making in my mind, hehe. Yes, Honeyflower's conversation with Owlstar was very important. Chapters 12-? will spill more,

maybe. Also, I do not mind your questions. It's good to share more about the story and to know you are interested. ^-^

SpiritsongCat: Thank you, I try to take time into this story. I'm sorry that my grammar is not its best, I wasn't taught grammar very well during

English class and I apologize. I'm not going into an English major, either, for I am going into veterinary medicine. Maybe my future roommate, who

is and English major, will help me. Once he story is finished, I will go back and correct mistakes. For now, I will leave it be. But thank you for your

help.

frozenstar17: Nettlepaw isn't exactly in love with Flowershine. Vice versa on Flowershine's part as well. It's more like your first crush in school. You

don't know exactly what that feeling is, but your heart swells hen you see a certain person or you get giddy or whatever. It's not love at first sight,

they're just crushing on each other. Nettlepaw isn't experiencing love yet. If Flowershine died right now, his heart wouldn't break from it severely as

Graystripe's did with Silverstream. I'm sorry if it's not a good enough explanation, but it's innocent crushing right now. I'm going based off my own

feelings when I had my first crush. Also, when Nettlepaw thought they will be more than friends, it can range from best friends/brother and

sister/mate/etc. It is undetermined right now, but I know it sounded like he meant mate. This story develops in my head little by little, it's not all

planned out on paper as much as I'd wish it was.

Amberstorm233: Thank you! Batwing only sees Nettlepaw as a friend. I don't ship toms with toms (I'm sorry if it offends any of you but I can't do

that with the WARRIORS series. Please respect that, I'm not a homophobic person.)

WillowsongofThunderClan: Brackenheart just wants to look after his sons. He still knows a litter should not have been kitted, he stills worries

about his sons. I'm sorry they are short chapters, but I'm in between looking for a job, being a teen leader at camp, getting college paid, putting

gas in my car, etc. I know it's not a good excuse but my life is not an easy one since I am growing up (I turn 18 tomorrow...oh dear). I will try to

make the chapters longer, but my real life can get in the way of this life sometimes.

Chapter Ten

During the next two moons, Nettlepaw trained harder and was becoming stronger than Russetpaw and Frostpaw. He managed to take on both of them in battle training and beat them without getting weary. He was also an excellent hunter, he usually brings home three or more pieces of prey every day.

Frostpaw wasn't behind him, however. Frostpaw is a better hunter than fighter, he either brought as much prey as Nettlepaw, or more.

Russetpaw is an average hunter and fighter, but she was very quick on her paws and quick to think.

Olivewhisker finally gave birth to Cloudfrost's kits. Poolkit, named after Shadepool who was Olivewhisker's sister, is a pale gray spotted she-cat with light green eyes; Pebblekit is a dark gray spotted tom with amber eyes; and Oakkit, a brown tabby tom with amber eyes had already become a nuisance in the Clan.

"I'm going to get you for this, Pebblestar!" Poolkit yowled as she attacked her brother. Oakkit let out a mrrow of laughter as he joined in the tussel, which was right under Nettlepaw's feet.

"Oof!" Nettlepaw spat out dirt as he tripped over the kits. "Watch it!" he snapped on them.

Oakkit squeaked in terror and ran towards Olivewhisker, who looked at Nettlepaw crossly, while Pebblekit puffed out his chest with Poolkit copying him. "You watch it." Pebblekit squeaked, his tail lashing, but his eyes joking.

Cloudfrost saw the commotion and walked over to Nettlepaw. "Why don't you go find a patrol to be on and not bother my mate and our kits?" He growled.

Nettlepaw flicked his tail. After Olivewhisker gave birth to them, that's all you care about! Why don't you go on patrol?

Nettlepaw saw Owlstar emerge from his den and padded over to Brackenheart. The leader and deputy shared words in hushed voices, with Brackenheart's eyes glittering with anger.

What's the matter? Nettlepaw saw Owlstar jump on the Hollow Tree and call out, "All cats old enough to catch their own prey join beneath the Hollow Tree!"

Nettlepaw walked toward the gathering group and looked up at his leader, wondering what was going on.

"ThunderClan have been stealing prey. Brackenheart's patrol have found a dead rabbit with ThunderClan's scent on our side of the border. We will not tolerate this. So, we will go into battle with them tonight, when they least expect it." Owlstar told the group. Nettlepaw heard Talonswipe, Brackenheart, Cloudfrost, and Frogtail yowl in anger.

"Brackenheart will lead the first group of warriors. Talonswipe, Frostpaw, Russetpaw, Cloudfrost, Mapleheart, Marshpool, and Appletail. You will go on before us and make a circle around the dens. Shortly after, I will lead a group with Frogtail, Nettlepaw, Kestrelwing, and Batwing. Poppytail, Honeywhisker, Birchpaw, Olivewhisker and the kits, and the elders will guard camp. Are we clear?"

After a few moments with every cats' agreements, Owlstar nodded his head. "Right, dusk is coming soon. Eat now and fast." With that, he jumped down and went to the prey-pile, grabbing a starling to eat with Mapleheart.

Nettlepaw watched as every cat mentioned padded up quietly to take a piece of prey. Frogtail brought a mouse over to him. "You should eat." He told his apprentice.

"I can't." Nettlepaw told him bluntly, his belly filling with butterflies.

"I see," Frogtail dropped the mouse and nosed it closer to Nettlepaw, "You're excited and scared. It's okay to be. It's your first true battle."

Nettlepaw looked down at the light brown creature laying before him. "You're going to make me eat it anyways, aren't you?"

"Of course I am," Frogtail mewed, "You need your strength. I won't leave until you eat."

Nettlepaw sighed and bent his head to take a bite of the mouse. It was still warm, and its flesh was easy to chew. After a few large bites, it was gone, and so was Nettlepaw's butterflies.

"There. Now you'll be fine. We will be leaving soon," Frogtail told him as he looked up at the starry sky. "Silverpelt has arrived."

Ears pricked and eyes glowing with anticipation, Nettlepaw followed Frogtail as they group of cats made their way quietly towards the ThunderClan camp. Nettlepaw had made sure to be extra careful and not to step onto any sticks or leaves, his tabby pelt blending in the darkness of the forest. Batwing was faring better off than he was in camouflage, his black pelt made him almost invisible.

Brackenheart lead the group of cats while Owlstar trailed after, making sure the Clan will make it to its destination.

Once Brackenheart seen the edge of the ravine, he lowered to the ground as the warriors followed in his steps. Nettlepaw pushed himself very low to the ground as he watched a cat guarding the camp.

Nettlepaw recognized the dark red pelt instantly. Foxfur. He named the warrior in his head. He looked at Brackenheart who arroached the second group quietly.

"Here's what we're going to do. Appletail is going to distract Foxfur so my group can go through the ravine opening. However, you will go through the dirt-place opening on the other side of camp. Owlstar will lead you there. StarClan light our paths." Brackenheart wished them as they made their way towards the ravine while Nettlepaw's group started to make their way to the dirt-place entrance in the ThunderClan camp.

Nettlepaw saw Appletail slide past him as she made her way down deep into the forest and made a caterwaul. A flash of red fur caught his eye as Foxfur left the cmp unguarded to find out what the noise was.

Frogtail nudged Nettlepaw to follow him and Nettlepaw's ears twitched as Brackenheart's yowling erupted throughout the clearing of ThunderClan's camp.

"ShadowClan! Attack!"

A/N: Hey guys...sorry about not updating yesterday and today. Yesterday was my 18th birthday and my family wanted to spend it with me. Also, about midnight last night I became very sick. I am not adding details, but I really needed the day off...I hope y'all understand...I almost went to Urgent Care this morning from being so sick. But there should be a new chapter tomorrow if I feel better. I'm sorry, again.