Chapter 2
"Come on, Graypaw, keep up!" I heard a meow, Streampaw, and I jumped over a fallen tree, racing faster than normal, overtaking Streampaw with a single stride.
"Hey, that's not fair!" She growled playfully and pelted after me. I grinned and ran into the sandy training hollow, skidding to a stop. Finally. I get to show off my fighting skills to my mentor, to prove I'm good enough to be a warrior. I won't fail!
I sat and waited for Lionfang, Skyfur, and Streampaw. My paws itched to spring into battle, but I held myself back.
After what seemed like 4 seasons, they finally appeared. I jumped up, excited, but nervous. What if I failed? Ugh, shut up Graypaw. You won't fail.
Hold on a second. Am I arguing with myself? Oh my starclan. I looked up and saw them staring at me like I was crazy. I shook my head and got into my battle stance, "Sorry," I muttered, embarrassed.
Streampaw nodded at Lionfang than stepped up to face me. I smirked and looked at Skyfur, who nodded slightly, and meowed, "Begin!"
The silver she-cat pounced at me, but I rolled over as she ran past me.I scorched my claws into her side, causing the wound to bleed. She yelped and turned around, and I jumped, landing square on her back, making Streampaw fall to the ground. But that's what I thought.
The apprentice arched her back, and flipped me off, knocking me into a tree. I cursed to starclan under my breath and got to my paws, panting slightly. I saw the scratch on her side and immediately felt guilty for hurting her.
Streampaw caught me off guard and whispered in my ear, "A good warrior should pay attention!" Fury shot through me, and I kicked her in the stomach, sending her halfway across the clearing. I grinned and jumped on her, scratching a part of her ear off. I gasped and winced, seeing blood pour out of it.
"Stop!" Skyfur raced forward and pushed me out of the way, examining the torn ear. "I-I'm sorry Streampaw…." I gulped, looking at Streampaw.
"It's okay," She whimpered, and I winced again. Now I'm probably never going to get my warrior name. Great, just great. Nice going, Graypaw.