Chapter 15

Duskpaw and Snowypaw crept across the border. The sum was disappearing behind them and the moon was rising in the sky. Oceanclan should be taking Silverpaw out to swim right then. Duskpaw felt excitement run through her heart. If tonight was successful she would have her sister back and the clan would be saved from war.

Just then Snowypaw brought her to a halt. He tipped his head to the side. Duskpaw gazed where he was pointing. Sandpaw, Sealfeather, Sharknight, and Tidefur were accompanying her sister down the path. Snowypaw flattened himself under a nearby bush. Duskpaw did the same.

They waited until the cats were out of hearing range before crawling out of the bush. Snowypaw kept to the ground as he followed them. Duskpaw did her best to do the same. Soon Snowypaw stopped her again. He motioned to the under bush next to them. Duskpaw crawled under it with him. Silently they waited. Then Sharknight and Tidefur walked by.

When she couldn't smell them anymore Snowypaw lead her outside. Keeping low he slunk forwards. Duskpaw followed. When Silverpaw's scent got strong Snowypaw motioned to another bush. Duskpaw just stopped herself from letting out an aggravated sigh before following him. The two stalked forwards until they could see Silverpaw through the branches of the bush.

"Are you ready?" Snowypaw asked. Duskpaw nodded. Snowypaw took a deep breath then shot out of the bush. He charged towards Sealfeather and knocked the tabby into the water before he could do anything. "Go Silverpaw," he cried. Duskpaw shot out of the bush and waved for her sister to follow her. Silverpaw looked around in confusion then she spotted her.

"Duskpaw," she cried happily. Swimming strongly she left the baffled Sandpaw and swam to her sister. Snowypaw ran to her and hauled her out of the water. "You came," she purred.

"Silverpaw," Sandpaw cried. The much stronger apprentice swam after her.

"Run," Duskpaw yelled. Together the three apprentices turned tail and ran away. Silverpaw matched them pace for pace. Duskpaw felt power burning in her paws. She had saved Silverpaw! She must be the coolest medicine cat ever!

"Come back," Sealfeather growled. He was racing after them with Sandpaw at his heels. The three cats picked up speed and ran towards the border. Together they passed it and continued to run to camp. Sealfeather and Sandpaw's paw steps faded behind them.

"I think they've stopped," Silverpaw panted.

"Then let's slow down," Snowypaw smiled. They slowed to a trot and continued to camp. Duskpaw raced from in between the boulders first. Silverpaw was next and lastly came Snowypaw.

To her surprise the clan was already gathered in the clearing. They turned and stared at them when they entered the camp. Creamfoot pushed her way towards them. Her eyes fell on Silverpaw.

"Is it really you?" she whispered. Silverpaw nodded and ran to her mother. Duskpaw raced after her. The family embraced happily. Breaking apart Duskpaw looked around.

"What's going on?" she asked.

"Whitefox is kitting," Creamfoot mewed. "Oh that reminds me Twigshade needs you," she informed her. Duskpaw nodded and ran to the nursery.

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Snowypaw watched as Silverpaw ran to her mother. Her beautiful pelt rippling in the moonlight. Her soft blue eyes shining with happiness. She was finally back. Snowypaw smiled. Orcafin approached him.

"Well done brother. Blackice would be proud," he mewed. Snowypaw smiled at his brother.

"That he would," he agreed. "Where's mom?" he asked. Just then his mother approached him. Her white fur unkempt and messy, reminding Snowypaw of how old she was getting.

"Well done Snowypaw. You've saved the clan from war," she purred. Lightly she touched her nose to his head. Snowypaw felt warmth flow through him at her touch.

"Thank you mother," he purred. She smiled weakly and sat next to him. Suddenly Duskpaw burst from the nursery. Her eyes were bright.

"Whitefox has given birth to two healthy kits. Furledkit and Bigkit," she cried. The clan gave out a cheer.

"Let all cats old enough to hunt for themselves gather beneath the White Tree for a clan meeting," Maplestar yelled. The clan turned to face her. "Tonight our apprentice Silverpaw was saved. Her rescuers were her sister Duskpaw, and Snowypaw. To honor his bravery and skill Snowypaw shall be receiving his warrior name tonight," she mewed. Snowypaw felt pride rush through him. Taking a deep breath he stepped forward. Maplestar starred down at him. "Do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend this clan even at the cost of your life?"

"I do," his voice rang out clear and strong.

"Then from now on you shall be known as Snowyowl. Starclan honors you strength and bravery and we welcome you as a full member of Frostclan," she yowled.

"Snowyowl," Silverpaw cried. The clan joined in. "Snowyowl." He puffed up his chest in pride and basked in the praises.

"Unfortunately we're not only gaining a warrior but we're losing one too," Maplestar continued. "Paletree will you step forward?" the old white cat walked next to her son. "Is it your wish to retire from your duties as a warrior and become an elder?"

"It is," Paletree mewed.

"Then I grant your wish and we would like to thank you for your service to your clan," Maplestar finished.

"Paletree, Paletree," Snowyowl called out his mother's name. The clan joined him. As the noise died down Maplestar jumped down from the tree and entered her den. The clan began to disperse as she disappeared. Silverpaw ran to Snowyowl.

"Thanks Snowyowl," she thanked him. Timidly she touched her nose to his cheek. "You deserve your new name," she whispered. Whisking around she walked to the apprentice den. Snowyowl's heart pumped. Smiling he walked to the center of the clearing to sit vigil.

A/N:

Well sorry for another short chapter. I just woke up and am about to go back to bed. So what do you think? Silverpaw's finally made it back to Frostclan! What about Snowyowl's name? Pretty cool huh? Well make sure you review and thanks for reading for so long. Byeeeeeeeeeee.