A.N. Here's Chapter Three! ENJOY! :D

Chapter Three

Dovepaw laid in the sun's rays on a boulder outside the apprentices den the morning after their quarrel with the rouges. Most cats rested around the camp because of their wounds. The cats that were fit enough were out doing regular warrior duties for everyone; boarder and hunting patrols.

Coming back from dawn patrol was Phoenixfeather, Ravenflight, and Zephrtrail. A golden she-cat with brownish patches was getting ready to go out on hunting patrol, it was Dawnrise. In the corner of the camp who also had hunting duty was Snowfrost, a pure white she-cat and her mother. Whitefang, her father had died barley a moon ago by a lone rouge and even though Dovepaw had moved on, Snowfrost is still scared by it and the once caring mother was now distant from her clan.

Greyheart was resting in front of the warriors den. A pretty silver tabby was with him trying to soothe him, it was Silverstipe with a gentle look on her face. Phoenixfeather padded up to the two and glared at Silverstipe suspiciously at what she was doing with her mate. As the deputy approached, Silverstripe padded away, Dovepaw thought she saw an angry glance on her face casted at their deputy, but Dovepaw blinked and it was gone.

Silverstripe went over to reluctantly join the other two she-cats for hunting patrol. Dawnrise rose to her feet and lead the patrol out of camp to feed the Clan. Dovepaw would join them if she wasn't so sore. Shadestar had ordered that nobody was to go near Cloudtrees for the time being and that no apprentice was to leave camp without at least three warriors with them. All kits were to stay in camp around the warriors.

Out of the nursery came Birdflight's kits, Bramblekit and Shadowkit. They scrambled over to Dovepaw. "Hi Dovepaw!" Said Bramblekit cheerfully, "I heard you guys had a REALLY BIG battle!" She stated in awe at Dovepaw. Dovepaw smiled, "Yeah, there's rouges loose out there which is why you guys are forbidden from straying."

"You don't have to worry about that," assured Shadowkit. "We'll stay close and in just two moons we'll be able to battle them too!"

Dovepaw sighed, "Well hopefully by then they'll already be dealt with."

Then the kits' dark brown mother padded up to them, "I hope these two aren't disturbing your rest Dovepaw; they just don't know when to stop,"

Dovepaw shook her head, "No, it's okay Birdflight, they're not doing any harm,"

"Well either way you two I want in the nursery, now on with you," Birdflight ordered her kits. They looked disappointed but then Shadowpaw piped up, "Come on! Let's go see if the other kits will play!" The two kits raced off to the nursery.

"Speaking of kits, I think there are too many of them in the nursery!"

Dovepaw lifted her head, "Aren't Starrynight's kits going to be apprentices soon?"

Birdflight nodded, "Yes, thankfully. I can't wait to see my own kit's apprentice ceremony!"

The queen moved her white paws over to the nursery. Dovepaw placed her head back down. Feeding the clan was going to be hard; Cloudtrees were their best source of prey and now that it was taken, it could have terrible affects for the Clan, and not just HiddenClan, but WhisperClan as well. Cloudtrees extended into their territory on both sides of the river leading to the Great Falls.

The day had proceeded without any rouge incidents. Every cat was gathered at camp sharing every bit of prey the hunting patrols had brought back. Dovepaw, Shadowpaw, and Sunpaw were sharing a meal in front of the apprentices den. Shadowpaw watched as Dreampaw and Ravenflight entered the camp with the last round of prey. She then stared down at the bones of the squirrel she had shared with her denmates. Not a scrap left.

Shadestar leaped onto Highbranch and called out, "All cats old enough to catch their own prey, gather beneath Highbranch for a Clan meeting."

HiddenClan cats gathered as they were told to see what Shadestar had to say.

"As you all know, rouges have entered our territory! We have not enough warriors to drive them away before they take all we have! I myself hate to say so, but before we start loosing warriors, we need to seek held in WhisperClan."

Most of the cats nodded to each other, they all knew that it was their only hope. Other cats just grunted, "We don't need their help! HiddenClan are strong enough to take care of their own problems!" Called out Dawnrise.

Phoenixfeather spoke up, "They have taken control over Cloudtrees, and Cloudtrees also runs through WhisperClan territory on the other side of the river. WhisperClan will also be in danger and they too will have to alliance with us."

Shadestar nodded, "That is true, it won't be long before WhisperClan discovers the rouges if they haven't already."

The Clan seemed to all nod in agreement, however Dawnrise still looked unwilling. But Shadestar allowed it to slide.

"Also," the leader continued, "There is one apprentice who fought well when she rushed with Phoenixfeather's group to aide us. Dreampaw, please step forward."

A little surprised, Dreampaw stepped out of the crowd of cats and gazed up at her leader.

"I, Shadestar, leader of HiddenClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this young apprentice. She has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code and I commend to you a warrior in her turn." Looking down at the apprentice, Shadestar continued, "Dreampaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend this Clan even at the cost of your life?"

"I do."

"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior names: Dreampaw, from this moment you will be known as Dreamwhisper, StarClan honors your wisdom, and welcomes you as a full warrior of HiddenClan."

Shadowpaw lifted her head to join in the Clan chant, "Dreamwhisper! Dreamwhisper!"

The new silver warrior lifted her head up high with pride as her ice blue eyes glittered in the evening sun.

"Dreamwhisper shall sit a silent vigil tonight while the rest of us sleep." Shadestar leaped off Highbranch and turned to his Clan before heading into his den, "All of you, sleep lightly tonight for those rouges pose a great threat. Tomorrow, we seek help in WhisperClan."

The cats all nodded uneasily and they made their way back to their dens. Sunpaw muttered, "If those rouges dare enter our camp," he didn't finish his sentence as he headed for his nest. Shadowpaw and Dovepaw exchanged glances and followed Sunpaw back to the apprentices den, knowing that they couldn't sleep peacefully tonight.

A.N. A bit shorter than my previous chapters but that's okay. Nothin' much happening here except Dreampaw's warrior ceremony. Hope you guys like the name I picked out for her! I was going to name her Dreamcloud but that seemed more obvious and less creative. Review please and I'll try to have the next chapter up soon!