The sun was bright and high in the sky. Moonkit woke up and got up from the pile of moss on the grown. She stretched and looked around. To anyone else it would be considered a normal day, but not for Moonkit. It was the day before the apprentice ceremony and saying she was excited was an understatement. She was ecstatic and so were her brothers. That's when she realized she didn't see her brothers. Knowing Sunkit, he was probably out "exploring". Moonkit shook her head and went to look for Barkkit. He's usually with the elders, thought Moonkit as she headed to the tunnel where the elders slept. As she got closer she saw Tornear sharing tongues with Webfoot but no Barkkit.
"Tornear have you seen Barkkit?"
"Last I saw him he was in the Medicine cat's den."
"Thanks Tornear," said Moonkit as she headed out to the tunnel where Krestleflight kept his supplies. As she got near she saw Barkkit with a mouth full of round yellow flowers. When she got close enough she noticed a strong smell coming from the flowers.
"Hey, Barkkit what are you doing?''
"Moonkit I didn't see you there. I'm just helping Krestleflight gather Tansy."
"You've been helping Krestleflight a lot lately.''
Barkkit just nodded his head like it was no big deal. I wonder how much Barkkit knows… thought Moonkit.
"So what is this Tansy for?" asked Moonkit.
"It's good for coughs."
"Uh…my stomach has been hurting and I don't know what to do."
''Chervil roots would help with that.''
Moonkit nodded her head realizing something. "Barkkit do you want to be a Medicine cat?"
Barkkit seemed surprised by the question then nodding his head, yes.
"We should go tell Krestleflight then! I wouldn't want you to do something you didn't want.''
"Sure! I think he'll be back soon we just have to wait"
"Sunkit! Guess what! Barkkit is going to be a Medicine Cat apprentice!" Said Moonkit in excitement.
"What?''
"I said-"
"I know what you said, I just- I thought we would all be training together."
Moonkit thought for a moment then realized what her brother meant. They would see less of their brother and they wouldn't be able to share the same experience. This made her a little sad but,
"As long as Barkkit is happy then it's okay right?"
"You're right, for once," replied Sunkit.
"Hey!" Said Moonkit before playfully tackling her brother. At least she would be with Sunkit, and it's not like I would never see Barkkit, thought Moonkit.
At was night time and Moonkit was to excited to sleep. She sat up and decided to walk around camp.
When she neared the elders den she hear snoring, Moonkit silently laughed wondering how Tornear could sleep. Then she reached the spot where warriors slept. She stopped and looked at the warriors peaceful faces. But Breezepelt did not have a peaceful face. He was moving in his sleep and…is that blood? Thought Moonkit, but dismissed the thought, how could he bleed in his sleep? She then turned and hurried back to her nest.
"Moonkit wake up!"
"Go away Sunkit and let me sleep some more," said Moonkit in a drowsy voice.
"More sleep? It's already Sunhigh!'' Replied Barkkit, "It's almost time for the apprentice ceremony.''
After hearing those words Moonkit quickly sat up."Why didn't you say so?'' She stretched and turned to see Breezepelt walking out of the Medicine Cat den. She then remembered the blood she saw last time. It's just a coincidence, she thought. Just then their mother Moortail came.
"Look at your pelts! There a mess! You can't go through with the ceremony like that." She then started to lick Sunkit's Pelt. Moonkit and Barkkit started snickering at their brother.
"Mother I can do it by myself." Said an annoyed Sunkit. But their mother didn't listen.
After licking all their pelts Onestar jumped on top of Tallrock and said with a loud clear voice said "All cats old enough to catch their own prey gather around."Sunkit, Barkkit, and Moonkit all run towards Tallrock. "Today is a special day for Windclan, six moons ago Starclan blessed us with kits and now they shall become apprentices." Onestar looked down at the three soon to be apprentices. "Barkkit, please come forward." Barkkit then stepped forward right in front of Tallrock. Barkkit from this day forward you will be known as Barkpaw. Krestlflight you shall be Barkpaw's mentor." Barkpaw then walked towards his new mentor.
He then motioned for Moonkit to step forward. "Moonkit from this day forward you will be known as Moonpaw. Sedgewhisker you shall be Moonpaw's Mentor." Moonpaw tried to keep calm when she walked towards Sedgewhisker. She was glad she had someone like Sedgewhisker for a mentor. She then looked back at Sunkit.
''Sunkit from this day forward you shall be known as Sunpaw. Breezepelt shall be your mentor.''
Breezpelt's old apprentice had been made a warrior just a few moons ago. Sunpaw rushed forward, he had always looked up to Breezepelt, saying he was the best warrior in Windclan. Moonpaw was not as excited as Sunpaw though.
"Moonpaw, you should go rest, your training shall begin tomorrow at Sunrise.'' Said Sedgewhisker, breaking Moonpaw from her thoughts.
"Sure," said Moonpaw as she nodded her head. Sunpaw and Barkpaw then ran towards her speaking excitingly. She then joined the conversation, just as excited as her brothers for the next day.
She was now an apprentice.
I had to look through Secrets of the clans and Sign of the moon for this chapter! If I got anything wrong please tell me. Remember to review, it makes me happy to see I've gotten a new review.