The Twin Prophecy

by Feathercloud

Two kits are born to a rogue mother and a RiverClan father. They are separated, and one goes with the father, while the other goes with the mother. This is their story, as they learn about each other, and learn to trust the other one with their life.

2. Skyshadow, the Warrior

Meet Skyshadow:

"By the powers of StarClan I give you your warrior name: Skypaw, from this moment you will be known as Skyshadow. StarClan honors your bravery and your honesty, and we welcome you as a full warrior of RiverClan." Reedstar stepped forward and rested his muzzle on Skyshadow's head.

Skyshadow licked his shoulder respectfully, then stepped back. The RiverClan cats began calling her name, and Skyshadow held her head high and proud. She had trained for ten long moons before finally recieving her warrior name. Skyshadow's apprentice friend, Willowpaw, had recieved her warrior name just a few sunrises ago, and Skyshadow knew she wouldn't be far after.

"According to tradition, you have to sit vigil for one night," Reedstar began, but Skyshadow was already scampering over to the camp entrance and plopping herself down right in front. Reedstar let out a purr of amusement, and turned to Eagleheart, his deputy.

"I wonder where she got that energy," he purred. "You were always the serious, quiet one in RiverClan." Eagleheart smiled, but only half-heartedly; Reedstar's words got him thinking.

It was only until a few seconds later that Eagleheart realized Reedstar was looking expectantly at him. "Oh, sorry, what did you say?" he asked, feeling embarrassed. Reedstar shook his head in mock disappointment.

"Maybe I should find a better deputy, one who will pay attention every once in a while."

Eagleheart purred. "And maybe I should find a new Clan, one that has a leader who's serious about his Clan."

"You're on," Reedstar joked, dropping down onto all fours. His tail swished behind him.

"Can I get a rain check on that? I still don't know what you asked me."

"I asked if you wanted to lead the dawn patrol tomorrow," Reedstar meowed.

"Sure. Who should I take?" He replied.

"Anyone you'd like. Why don't you take Skyshadow? It would be good experience, and fun for her to go on her first patrol as a warrior."

"All right." Eagleheart watched Reedstar walk off, then padded over to his daughter. "How would you like to go on the dawn patrol tomorrow?" Eagleheart asked the newly-named warrior. She opened her mouth to reply, then remembered, and clamped it shut. She nodded her head vigorously.

"All right then," Eagleheart mewed. "I'll get you when we're leaving." He turned and entered the warriors den, curling up in a tight ball in the center of the den.

Then, he started dreaming.

Read the next chapter to see what his dream is about ;)