Here's chapter 2! I know some of you definitely want some action in this story so I'm doing my best to move this story along so we can get to the good stuff!

Shimmerkit tossed the moss ball over to Ravenkit. The snow had begun to melt, and new-leaf was approaching. Shimmerkit also knew that soon she and Ravenkit would be apprenticed. She knew Ravenkit would definitely be apprenticed to Sageheart. She couldn't help but wonder who her mentor would be. Maybe Tigerfur! He's a good warrior!

Shimmerkit and Ravenkit stopped tossing the ball around when a patrol came into camp with Rippleheart in the lead. Following him was Bluestripe, Oakclaw, Silverclaw, and Bronzepaw. They all had grim looks on their faces. The two kits shared a look before waving Bronzepaw over.

"What happened?" Shimmerkit asked when the apprentice had reached them.

"Well, we went out searching for Thistlepaw. He never came back last night. We searched all over the territory but we couldn't find him," Bronzepaw explained. "We tried to follow his scent trail, but it rained last night and washed everything away."

Shimmerkit's eyes widened. "You don't think something bad happened to him do you?"

"I don't know," Bronzepaw admitted. "He's the oldest apprentice in the Clan. He probably would've been made a warrior soon. There's no way he just ran off. There has to be a reason for it."

"But where could he be if he's not in the territory?" Ravenkit asked.

Bronzepaw shook her head. "I don't know. But you shouldn't be worrying about this kind of stuff. You'll be apprentices soon enough. For now, focus on playing and enjoying your game." She padded off, leaving Shimmerkit and Ravenkit just staring after her.

"I hope Thistlepaw turns up soon," Shimmerkit meowed.

"I'm sure he's fine. He's Rippleheart's apprentice after all, and Rippleheart is one of the best warriors in the whole Clan. He wouldn't be deputy otherwise," Ravenkit pointed out. He nudged her. "Relax, beautiful. Thistlepaw will be back before you know it."

Shimmerkit smiled and pushed him with her paw. "Better quit that flirting if you want to be the future medicine cat apprentice."

"And give up my charm? Never!" Ravenkit meowed.

Shimmerkit rolled her eyes and was about to tackle him when Specklewish and Nightcloud came over to them. "Shimmerkit, may we talk to you in the nursery?" her father asked.

Shimmerkit nodded. "Ok! Later Ravenkit!" She dashed off with her parents right behind her. Specklespirit was not in the nursery, leaving the den empty. She turned to her parents, sitting down in front of them. "What is it?"

"Well, Shimmerkit, Shinestar came to us and said there's something special about you," Specklewish began.

"Special?" Shimmerkit echoed.

"She didn't say much, but she said you are force-sensitive," Nightcloud continued. "She believes you have potential to be a Jedi."

A smile spread on Shimmerkit's face. "A Jedi? Really?! I could be a Jedi?!"

"Yes, you could. It is your choice, but if that's what you choose, you must also choose to follow their code as well as the warrior code," Specklewish replied.

Shimmerkit felt excitement coursing through her, but then she remembered how Shinestar had to give up Bramblepaw because of the Jedi code. "But...what about you?"

"We'll still be here, Shimmerkit," Specklewish promised.

"But I wouldn't be able to be as close to you. I couldn't be attached to you like I am now," Shimmerkit pointed out.

"We know," Nightcloud meowed, sadly. "We love you, Shimmerkit, and that will never change. But one thing we could never forgive ourselves for is if we stood in the way of your dream. You've always wanted to be a Jedi. You're always asking questions about them, and you know more about them than most kits do."

"Whatever you decide, we will always love you. And we'll support you no matter what you choose," Specklewish finished, nuzzling Shimmerkit.

Shimmerkit looked at her paws. It is what I've always wanted. I could help my Clan so much by becoming a Jedi. But then I can't have any attachments. Not to my parents, my friends, to any cat. But if it's for the good of the Clan, I should do it. And it is a dream of mine.

Making up her mind, Shimmerkit looked up at her parents. "I'll do it. I'll become a Jedi."

Specklewish and Nightcloud smiled sadly. "We're very proud of you, Shimmerkit. No matter what comes," Specklewish meowed, nuzzling Shimmerkit. Shimmerkit leaned into her mother's touch.

"We should go tell Shinestar," Nightcloud nuzzled Shimmerkit before leading Specklewish out of the den. Shimmerkit remained where she was, looking at her paws. Did I make the right choice?

"Hey!" Ravenkit ran into the den. "What was that all about?"

"Well, I'm going to become a Jedi," Shimmerkit replied.

"Really? That's great!" Ravenkit exclaimed. He then tilted his head in confusion. "Why aren't you excited? This is what you've always wanted, isn't it?"

"It is, but I can't have attachments with any cat because of this. Not with you, my parents, anyone," Shimmerkit pointed out, looking down.

Ravenkit looked around for a moment before sighing and lowering his head to look into her eyes. "That doesn't mean we can't be friends. Sure, you have to keep your emotions in check. But one thing you can always do is come to me, Shimmerkit. I don't care what everyone says. You don't have to hide anything from me. I'll always keep your secret. I promise."

Shimmerkit blinked away the tears from her eyes. "Thank you, Ravenkit. Some other cats may say you're too flirty, but you're a good friend."

Ravenkit smiled. "You're a good friend too, Shimmerkit. Which is why I'll always be there for you." He pulled Shimmerkit into a hug and Shimmerkit clung to him, refusing to let go.

So that's chapter 2. I hope you guys are enjoying this story so far. I am really enjoying writing it. I haven't gotten to write like this in a while and it reminds me why I liked it so much. Let me know what you think! Please R&R :)