Chapter 28

"The Circle Of Life."

8/19/16

A moon past after Crowstar's death. His body appeared on RiverClan soil, and was brought back to his Clanmates in ShadowClan.

However, in June, there were four cats ready for their apprentice ceremony in ThunderClan.

The Four have reached their sixth moon and the two, Lightkit and Cloudkit, were being groomed by their parents.

Darkkit was told to find Whisperkit, and found her angrily lashing her tail as she was knocked down by-.

Goldpaw!

"What's the matter?" Goldpaw taunted. Whisperkit swung her paw, but Goldpaw dodges and chuckles.

"You're hurting my feelings here. Why can't you just tell me to go away… Oh right!"

Darkkit has heard enough. He charged and slams into Goldpaw and knocks him down. The creamy brown tom glared at him.

"What's your problem?! We were just playing!"

Whisperkit growled, and Darkkit said, "It doesn't look like it. I know who you really are, Snob. Bug Whisperkit again and you'll regret it!"

Goldpaw snorted. "You're no better than Darkstripe! I guess that's no surprise!"

Darkkit watched him leave, but his insult stung worse.

Whisperkit licked his shoulder and blinks gratefully.

"I seriously hate how StarClan made you mute." Darkkit said. "I wish you could talk."

Whisperkit raised an invisible eyebrow and pushed him.

"I bet you wished it more!" Darkkit chuckled. "Let's go, mom and dad are looking for us."


Stealthfire took her place next to Stoatfrost with Tigerpaw on her other side, she was beaming with pride as Thornstar made his announcement.

"We are gathered here today to celebrate four kits ready to become apprentices. Lightkit, Whisperkit, Darkkit, and Cloudkit, please step forward."

The Four pads toward Thornstar, and Petalkit asks Sweetflower.

"Mama? Why can't I go with 'em? We're the same age, and Seabreeze's kits became apprentices before them."

"You're still a little sick, dear." Sweetflower replied.

"It's just a sniffle!"

Lightkit went up to Thornstar first.

"Lightkit, do you promise to train under your mentor to learn the warrior code?"

"I do." He said confidently.

Thornstar presses his nose on Lightkit's head.

"Then from now on, you shall be known as Lightpaw. Rainstorm, you're an intelligent and calm warrior. I trust you to pass it down to Lightpaw."

The dark grey blue splotched tom touched noses with Lightpaw.

Darkkit pads forward, he hears some cats whisper doubts in him.

He couldn't help but become angry.

"Darkkit, do you promise to learn the warrior code and become a ThunderClan warrior?"

"I do." He said loudly.

Thornstar presses his nose on Darkkit's head.

"Then from now, you shall be known as Darkpaw."

Come on… Please let it be Flameclaw.

"Ashcloud."

Darkpaw looks at Thornstar in confusion, he follows his leader's gaze to a dark grey tom sitting with Sweetflower and Petalkit. He was genuinely surprised.

The ThunderClan cats were talking of suspicion, and Darkpaw heard a comment.

"He's a RiverClan cat! Why'd he choose him?"

"Ashcloud has fought in the battle with LionClan," Thornstar said.

"And he has proven himself a worthy ThunderClan warrior, and I trust he will pass everything he knows to Darkpaw."

Darkpaw sighs and touched noses with Ashcloud.

"One traitor for another traitor, a perfect match."

Darkpaw turned to glare at Goldpaw's arrogant smile. He sat next to Ashcloud, fuming, and the former RiverClan warrior can sense it.

"Coudkit," Thornstar said. "You have the desire to learn the mysterious ways of the medicine cat and shares dreams with StarClan and heal. Remember, you must pledge yourself to StarClan and never take a mate or have kits. Is this what you want?"

Cloudkit nodded. "It is, sir."

"Then you shall be known as Cloudpaw, and I trust Yellowflower to pass down everything she knows to you."

Cloudpaw pads to Yellowflower and touches noses with her. He looked even more fluffy as he puffed up with pride.

"Whisperkit, please step forward."

"Are you kidding me?! She can't even SPEAK!"

Several cats snicker to themselves as Stoatfrost glared at them. Whisperkit growled hearing Redpaw's voice, but she pads to Thornstar.

"Is she okay?" Tigerpaw asked Stealthfire.

"She is… She's stronger than she looks."

"Well… I'll make sure she won't get picked on." Tigerpaw felt his ears heat up.

Stealthfire nods.

"Of course you will. I know you guys will be good friends with her, too."

Tigerpaw opened his mouth to protest, but Stoatfrost was giving him a suspicious stare and quickly averted his gaze to Whisperkit as Thornstar recited his speech.

Whisperkit nods to him. Thornstar pressed his nose on Whisperkit's head.

"Then from now on, you shall be known as Whisperpaw. Flameclaw, you are a brave and powerful warrior, and I know you will pass it down to Whisperpaw."

Stealthfire was surprised to see her quiet daughter paired with the brash, dark ginger tom.

"Flameclaw said he owed you for the battle." Stoatfrost told her. "He even asked me and Thornstar for Whisperpaw a few days ago."

Stealthfire nods. Whisperpaw stares up at Flameclaw, who practically towered over her, and touched noses with him.

"Lightpaw! Darkpaw! Cloudpaw! Whisperpaw!"


Epilogue

"All that glitters is not gold, as darkened grudge swells up in its harsh light.

Light will shine bright, but lured into the evils of the lion. The soft white clouds will be enveloped in petals, but not without risks of lives. The prejudice against the tiger will be comforted by the strange whispers.

The Four Embers will leave fire in their wake before the outside storm disturbs the peace."


Yeah, I'm not good with Warriors prophecies. I'll probably have to find something better… But that's it! Next is Embers Of Four, Book 2! And yes, the title is from the Lion King, too. I repeat, I love that movie ~.

I wanna thank the people who reviewed. Pandean, .52, Snowcrystal of ThunderClan, and Ferncloudlover, oh and NightmareTheWitchFox.

I'm probably forgetting other people, but I hope you guys have a fantastic day and keep a look out for Book 2.

(It might take a while, plus with my PMD story in progress it might take longer.)

Reviews are appreciated, but remember, flames will be doused by my powerful Water type Pokemon. ^^