I could barely breath. Darkfeather, my only friend, would mentor me. I padded to where she was sitting. Other cats shied away, but my happiness was far too great. Her blue eyes were filled with warmth. I gave her a gentle lick on her shoulder. Then I sat. Now it would be time for them to cheer my new name.
But nobody said anything. Crickets. I swear, you could hear a mouse tail drop.
Is anyone going to cheer? They cheered for Leafpaw!
I looked around. Leafpaw had a smug look on her face.
Don't cry… Don't cry…
My pelt was getting hot. Did everyone hate me? I turned desperately to Applestar. I mouthed to him," Help!" Even though it wasn't traditional for leaders to start the cheer. He nodded and flicked Wingwhisker with his tail. The huge deputy got the picture and cried out, "Amberpaw! Amberpaw!" The cheer started reluctantly. I breathed in relief as the hallow was echoing with cheers.
Thank Starclan!
"You are dismissed." Applestar rumbled. He jumped down and made his way toward his mate, Lilycry. It was now just me and Darkfeather. She said nothing. I didn't either. My attention was fixed upon Leafpaw and Honeywind. Leafpaw was bouncing up and down and yelling something to her mentor. It was a quiet voice, not meant to be heard, but I picked it up. "Honeywind! You'll train me to be better than my sister, right?"
Why is she so mean!?
But Honeywind whispered back, "Oh, you won't even need to train if you want to be better than her." Leafkit laughed.
WHY DOES EVERYONE HATE ME?!
I looked up at Darkfeather. She was looking at them too. As if she read my mind, she said," Pay no mind. Cats will flap their gums, but if you want to be a good warrior, it won't bother you." A wave of sadness washed over me. How am I going to be a good warrior?! They'll keep putting me down!"
"You will gain respect if you train hard. Harder than anyone. Poor kit. Life won't be easy for you."
My tail drooped. I sniffled.
"Though Honeywind was always a bad warrior anyway," she sniffed.
Really? She acts like she's the ever-important cat!
I raised my tail again.
"Now, start with an important task."
I waved my tail. "You'll check the elders for ticks."
I let it droop again.
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