Featherkit's POV

I dumped the shopping bags on my bed in my new room and sat down neatly. I threw off my flats and started to neatly brush my hair. "La la la la."

"Oy!" Tigerkit flung the door open and I put the brush down neatly.

"Yes Tigerkit?"

"The ceremony."

"Oh. Right." I pull some black flats on and walked down the hall with my silver hair pull back neatly. I was having my apprentice ceremony!

"Sorreltail, you have shown yourself to be courageous and loyal, may you pass these skills down to Featherpaw." Bramblestar spoke like he was some high end rich kittypet. I decided not to listen to the rest as I shook hands with Sorreltail. I really couldn't be bothered. As the meeting came to an end I heard Sorreltail call me from the camp entrance.

"We are going to tour the territory today."

"Okay. Let me get changed please."

"Okay, I meet you out there."

I walked slowly up stairs when Lionpaw raced up beside me. "So you got Sorreltail huh?"

"Yup. Who did you get?"

"Crowfeather."

As we reached the apprentice's corridor, I pounced on my brother. "I'm so gonna beat you in battle training!"

"Yeh right!" Lionpaw laughed as we tumbled down the hall. "Just keep believing!"

"Oh no you didn't!" I sunk my teeth into Lionpaw's arm.

"!"

"Deal with it!" I jumped up and raced into my room to get changed. I pulled off my dress and ripped on my shorts. As I grabbed my top, someone opened my window. "Hey!" I quickly pulled on my t-shirt just in time.

"Come on! It's just me!"

"Crowfeather?"

"Yup."

"What are you doing in my room?"

"I wanted to see you before your training."

I slapped a palm to my forehead. "Right training. I'll be out till sunset. I'll see you tomorrow." I raced down the hall and out into the forest. "Sorreltail?"

"You're late, Featherpaw." Sorreltail stepped out of the bushes to reveal herself dressed in a tracksuit.

My jaw dropped. Dang. I had a mentor who dressed like my grandma. "Sorry. I got into a play fight with Lionpaw."

"Did you win?"

"Do I need to answer?"

"Right. Instead I thought you might need to learn some battle moves before you go to school tomorrow."

"SCHOOL? NOBODY METIONED /SCHOOL/!"

"Well. You have to go. Now. Come with me."

I followed Sorreltail to the training area and sighed when I realized that Lionpaw and Crowfeather where already there.

"We'll just have to share the space."

I groaned as I followed my mentor to the lowest part of the field. "What move are we learning?"

"The twist-and-pin. Okay, I want you to confront me."

I leant over to hide my stomach and throat and examined my opponent. Lithe and skinny. I'll just have to be faster. Sorreltail raced forward, grabbed my shoulder and pinned me down. But I was faster. I wriggled my way out, placed my hands on her shoulders and used her to jumped up, flip and land neatly.

"Woah! Where did you learn that?"

"I taught myself." I stretched and smiled. "Can I try a move I have been waiting for EVER to use?"

"Go for it."

I let myself collapse on the ground and Sorreltail came racing over. She leant over me, leaving her stomach wide open. I kicked and twisted, landing a neat, but fierce, blow to the stomach. "Whad ya think?"

"How did you learn THAT?"

"Again, I taught myself."

"I'd hate to be you at the moment Sorreltail."

I whipped around to face Crowfeather and Lionpaw watching us from the hill. "Stalker."

"Hey. We were here first." My brother pointed out, but I ignored him.

"Crowfeather. May we watch the apprentices fight in a battle, together?"

"I think that'll be a great idea."

I sighed and squared up against Lionpaw. He made the first move and landed a blow to the shoulder. I let him attack me for a while, before "collapsing" and "fainting". Lionpaw ran up and leant over me like Sorreltail did. I kicked and twisted, landing a neat, but fierce, blow to the stomach, just like I did Sorreltail. "Idiot." I whispered as he collapsed. I walked over and grabbed my brother's throat without hurting him.

"Brilliant Featherpaw!" Sorreltail was bursting with pride as she cheered and clapped.

"Come on Lionpaw. We have work to do." Crowfeather turned and started to walk away.

I laughed when Lionpaw started squirming. "Lemme down Featherpaw!"

"Okay, Okay." I dropped my brother and stood up. "What's next Sorreltail?"

"Let's go get your books."

"/BOOKS/?"

"Yes books." I followed her like a dog on a chain as Sorreltail headed for the school.

"I hope some good people will be there."

"Of course there will be!"

"Oh gosh."

"Come on."

"Fine." I hunched my shoulders as I followed her. "Better be good people. Not prissies."

"Oh there always are." Sorreltail muttered. "Get a move on!" She snapped and pulled me by the t-shirt. "We have to get your timetable now."