Wingpaw- Shadefall

Bluepaw- Tigerstrike

Toadpaw- Sorrelstripe

Sparkpaw- Cherryfall

Firepaw- Hollytuft

Owlpaw- Fernsong

Alderpaw- Molewhisker

Chapter 25

Shadefall couldn't believe it when he saw Ivypool waiting next Breezepelt,

"Mother!" he exclaimed in shock before running up to her followed by Tigerstrike.

"I have so many questions to ask you and-"the brown she-cat started before being cut by Frostclaw.

"We don't have time for this!" The silver cat exclaimed furiously, making her sister jump back.

I wonder why she's getting mad? What is this all about? Shadefall wondered to himself. What don't we know? Before Shadefall could ask anything Frostclaw continued.

"We have to help-" she stopped as Breezepelt interrupted her by clearing his throat…

Frostclaw gave him a frustrated glare.

"I'm not sure I should be here… this is family business don't you think?" the black tom finally meowed.

"You are part of this family Breezepelt!" the silver-and-white she-cat replied before continuing, "what I was about to say was that we have to help mother get revenge on the clan for exiling her!"

"What!" Tigerstrike exclaimed.

Shadefall was too in shock to react; as he got back together he saw Frostclaw jump behind a nearby tree claws out and spitting followed by a surprised yelp.

"What are you doing here!" Frostclaw was exclaiming, "You followed me! You piec-!"

Then a familiar scarred brown pelt bolted from the tree followed by Frostclaw running after him, lashing her tail furiously. Wolfspirit!

They all sat there silently waiting, Shadefall had time to think, we can't take revenge on the whole clan! He decided, they didn't all exile her, especially not Sparkpaw. Shadefall had become quite attached to the orange she-cat. I'm sure they don't even know.

Finally Frostclaw reappeared, she looked exhausted.

"H- he runs fast- real fast w- when he wants too," she exclaimed.

"Mother! Shadefall and I have apprentices," Tigerstrike meowed excitedly, "Frostclaw would have if she didn't move to the nursery."

"Ivypool's dark blue eyes lighted up, "who?"

"Your sisters…" Tigerstrike responded.

"Oh! So that means that Squirrelflight's kits are now apprentices also?" the silver-and-white she-cat's blue eyes where shinning with lust.

Oh no! I hope your not planning on hurting them! Shadefall became tense at the thought.

"Indeed mother." Frostclaw responded, the same lust shinning in her ice-blue eyes.

"I think I have an idea!" Ivypool exclaimed coldly.

Shadefall's heart sank, oh no! What will I do!?

That was close! Wolfspirit was thinking walking back to camp with some catmint. She almost caught me. His muscles were hurting from running away from Frostclaw. I didn't even get to hear anything important!

Wolfspirit was almost at camp when he heard a whisper, "Wolfspirit!"

He tensed, "Yes?"

Shadefall came out of a bush, fear and despair showing in his ice-blue eyes. The tom was looking from side to side as if to make sure he hadn't been followed.

"Well I need your help," he finally said, "I know we haven't been close lately but please."

"Why would I help you?" Wolfspirit replied, "You never helped me, did you?"

"I know I haven't been fair but do this for Bramblestar's kits" He said cautiously, "They are in danger."

"How do I know it's not a trap?" Wolfspirit demanded.

"You know I care about Sparkpaw! I don't want her to get hurt because our family wants revenge on the clan!"

"I'll see what I can do…" Wolfspirit told his brother before walking to camp. Now what am I suppose to do?

Ivypool woke up in her cave, what should I do today? She wondered. She walked outside the sun was warming her fur.

"Ivypool? Are you there?" Frostclaw's familiar voice echoed.

"Yes dear, what is it?" Ivypool walked up to her daughter.

"Squirrelflight's kits are going to be assessed today, so they will be occupied on hunting and not to much on being hunted," Frostclaw explained, "Shadefall and Tigerstrike are among the cats assessing them so even less protection."

"Perfect!" Ivypool responded, and then looked at her pregnant daughter, "don't you think you should be in the nursery?"

"I want to have some fun, laying there all day is boring!" the silver she cat responded.

"As you wish, but don't start running like you did after your brother Frostclaw!" Ivypool told her daughter sternly.

"Yes mother."

Shadefall had just come back to tell Wolfspirit that today was the perfect day for Ivypool to do something since Squirrelflight's and Bramblestar's kit would get assessed today.

The four apprentices where eating excitedly next to the fresh kill pile, Sparkpaw's fur was shinning like fire and her green eyes where sparkling.

"Shadefall!" it was Sparkpaw, "come eat with us."

"Oh um yes!" he responded awkwardly, she is the most beautiful creature ever; Shadefall thought as he took a mouse and went to sit beside her.

"Are you exited to become a warrior," Shadefall asked.

"Of course!" Firepaw replied, "like everyone!"

"Firepaw!" Sparkpaw spoke, "he's just asking no need to be rude."

"Don't mind her, she's been grumpy lately." She added to Shadefall. "and yes I can't wait." Her green eyes were staring directly at him, I'm going to melt… I have to ask her!

"Sparkpaw?" Shadefall asked, "May I ask you a question?"

"Of course you can," she replied happily.

"Well I was wondering if you-" Shadefall started before being interrupted.

"Sparkpaw, Firepaw, Owlpaw, Alderpaw," it was Cherryfall waiting at the camp entrance with Molewhisker, Hollytuft, Fernsong, Tigerstrike, and Rosepetal. "Let's go! You too Shadefall."

"Coming!" Sparkpaw replied before glancing sadly at Shadefall.

Shadefall followed the group of cats into the forest, and to the training hollow.

"Now," Cherryfall explained to the apprentices, "your mentors will be following you while Shadefall, Tigerstrike and Rosepetal will watch all of you."

"Not at the same time though," Hollytuft added.

"Now go hunting!" Cherryfall exclaimed.

The four apprentices took of in different directions, Sparkpaw towards ShadowClan, Firepaw towards WindClan, Alderpaw walked towards the lake while Owlpaw went towards camp their mentors far behind them. This is no good, I have a bad feeling about this.

"Shadefall!" Wolfspirit mewed.

Shadefall looked around to see that he was the last one in the training hollow.

"Shadefall!" Wolfspirit repeated.

"Um yes sorry" Shadefall replied, "you should follow Owlpaw, he's the closest to Ivypool's cave." Shadefall pointed with his tail where the dark brown tom had disappeared to followed by Fernsong.

Wolfspirit nodded and disappeared into the forest. Shadefall walked towards the ShadowClan territory, I have to keep an eye on her, he thought as her saw Sparkpaw's orange fur in the undergrowth. I didn't even realise by where Tigerstrike had gone, Shadefall realised with a jolt. I can't leave her! She needs to be protected.

Hope you like it, comment any ideas you have

thanks

what should be the warrior names of the curent apprentices?

btw present time (story wise) character list in an other story called Ivypool's True Self Character list

~Wolferret