The Water Trilogy
Chapter One
Mother, why am I named Splashkit?" A young, inquisitive silver kit asked her mother. "Sandheart says names are very important. It has to be how you are or how you look. It has to be something about you. So, mother, why am I Splashkit and not Silverkit or something like that?"
Splashkit was a deep thinker, as a lot of cats called her, and she often questioned her mother about those things. Splashkit tipped her head questioningly to her mom. Goldenheart, who was Splashkit's mother, sighed.
"Um...Splashkit...come closer." Splashkit's beautiful blue eyes grew wide, but she said nothing as she obliged her mother's commands.
"Splashkit, dear, the truth is, I did not name you." Goldenheart paused. Splashkit gasped. "Then who did?" she mewed.
Goldenheart blinked. "Silverstorm named you." Splashkit's eyes grew even bigger, if possible, and she mewed, "I suppose I should go ask her then, shouldn't I?"
Goldenheart nodded. "Run along, dear kit," she spoke gingerly. "And please, don't forget your manners!"
But Splashkit was already racing towards the medicine cat's den.
As she passed by the leader's den (or should I say zoomed), Silverstar was sharing tongues with Burntfoot right by the entrance. Burntfoot, a senior warrior, noticed Splashkit's speed. "Splashkit, come back here!" she called.
Splashkit skidded to a standstill, and then padded back to where Burntfoot and Silverstar were, staring at her in amazement. "Splashkit, I have not seen such agility in this Clan for years!" Silverstar meowed.
Splashkit's ears pricked. Silverstar went on, "Also, I can't tell you how proud I am to have such skilled, well, kits, in my Clan!" Silverstar meowed.
Splashkit purred.
"Oh, yes, Splashkit, I wish to talk to your mother. I think its time you are apprenticed!"