Chapter 3

Disclaimer: I don't own the warriors series or any of its characters, but my own OC's

A soft breeze flitted through the camp Dawnkit watched her brother and friends getting cleaned by their parents Dawnkit who had already been cleaned chuckled at her brothers dark expression "Smallspirit you're gonna lick my fur off" he muttered

"All done Falconkit" she mews releasing the young tom he shook out his fur coming up to his sisters

"Can you believe it today we'll be apprentices" Rainbowkit crowed happily

"Yeah I hope I get Flashnose as my mentor"

"Well i hope i get Rapidclaw i probably will" Falconkit stood up straighter and puffed up his chest Dawnkit pushed over laughing

"It all depends on who dad picks for us plus Rapidclaw already had an apprentice recently you mouse brain" before the other kit could make a comment a loud yowl sounded from outside the nursery

"All cats old enough to catch their own prey gather beneath the Highrock for a clan meeting" The siblings shared a look and bound out of the nursery the other kits following close behind giving each other excited looks "It's time for a group of young kits to become apprentices" he looks down at the kits smiling " Featherkit you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will now be known as Featherpaw your mentor will be Flashnose I hope Flashnose will pass down all he knows on to you" he looked over to Flashnose who began to pad up to his new apprentice " Flashnose, you are ready to take on an apprentice. You had received excellent training from Birdfang, and you have shown yourself to be Swift and Loyal. You will be the mentor of Featherpaw, and I expect you to pass on all you know to her" This continued on for the other kits Dawnkit was surprised when Breezekit became the Medicine Cats apprentice she always thought his dream was to be a warrior she snapped out of her thoughts as she heard her apprentice name being said " you will now be known as Dawnpaw your mentor will be Pinefern I hope he will pass down all he knows on to you" Dawnpaw looked over to the black tom he noticed her looking at him and smiled at the young apprentice who smiled back shyly "Pinefern, you are ready to take on an apprentice. You had received excellent training from Bettlefleck, and you have shown yourself to be Brave and Quick. You will be the mentor of Dawnpaw, and I expect you to pass on all you know to her" Dawnpaw touched noses with the tom and grinned up at him excitedly She grinned even wider as the new apprentices names were called joyously once Hawkstar called the end of the meeting the new apprentices gathered together

"I can't believe it we are finally apprentices" Mountainkit cheered bouncing on her paws the others throwing in there agreement Dawnpaw felt a tap on her shoulder and turned around smiling at the two toms behind her

"Congratulations Dawnpaw" Fleetfoot mewed grinning at the excited she-cat

"Yeah congrats" Ripplebreeze added she nodded her head

"Thanks you guys it's going to be fun" The two brothers shared a look

"Hey Dawnpaw I actually wanted to ask you something" Ripplebrezze said quickly earning a glare from his brother

"Yeah sure what is it" before Ripplebrezze could continue Dawnpaw heard her name called she turned around to see Pinefern waiting for her near the entrance to camp she shot an apologetic look to the toms "Sorry I got to go" she said turning tail and padding over to her mentor "So where are we going" Dawnpaw questioned Pinefern he nodded towards the entrance

"Well it's time to show you the territory" he stated already leading the way out of the camp "hey wait for me" she called after him quickly following behind.

Finally after exploring the territory the two cats returned back to camp Dawnpaw tiredly padded past the other apprentices and headed straight for her new nest she settled in and fell asleep. Dawnpaw looked around her new surroundings she felt like she had been to this dark place before it looked familiar to the young she-cat after walking around for awhile she encountered a dark grey tom "Hey do you know where I am" she questioned the tom whirled around and stared at her eyes narrowed before a smile came on appeared on his muzzle

"Ah you must be Dawnpaw Nightstrike said you would show up" he muttered gruffly Dawnpaws eyes widened as she finally remembered why this place was so familiar she was back in StarClan "Follow me" the tom instructed Dawnpaw nodded and followed the scarred tom "The names Grayscar by the way i'll be one of your mentors" Dawnpaw looked at him confusion evident on her features

"My mentors what do you mean" she asked Grayscar just shook his head

"Our leader will explain it all to you" he mewed deeply Dawnpaw nodded her curiosity growing I wonder who there leader is? she thought to herself a gruff voice brought her back to her surroundings "We are here he waits for you just go right in" Grayscar mewed to the young apprentice gesturing with his tail to a small den infront of them Dawnpaw padded forward hesitantly her eyes wide a deep voice echoed from deeper inside the cave

"Come forward little one there is nothing to be afraid of I don't bite" the mysterious voice said Dawnpaw continued forward until she stood before a large grey tom "Welcome Dawnpaw i have been waiting for you to arrive I am Loststar I have heard a great many things from Nightstrike about you" he said to her she looked up nervously at the tom who just chuckled "So you wish us to train you do you not?" he asked looking at her with soft eyes Dawnpaw nodded quickly gaining confidence

"Yes I do" she mewed back to him he nodded smirking

"Great Nightstrike and Grayscar will be your mentors and train you to be even more powerful than Starclan" Dawnpaw smiled I can't believe it I'm getting trained by StarClan warriors she thought to herself "You will start your training tonight" Loststar said gaining her attention she nodded and she looked on either side of her Nightstrike and Grayscar stood by her side "Remember do not tell anyone of your training do you understand?"

"Yes I understand Loststar" he nodded and gestured with his tail for the two cats to lead Dawnpaw out she quickly looked back at Loststar "Thank you Loststar" she called before running out after her mentors.

A malicious grin appeared on Loststars face "No Thank you" he mewed before chuckling darkly to himself.

A/N I hope you guys liked this chapter leave a review also I'm looking for some ideas for how the story should progress so feel free to tell me your suggestions and thank you for reading :)

- PepperThePuma