Chapter Five
Snowkit paws the mossball around, sighing as he gazes around camp. Redpaw, Sandypaw, Dustpaw and Sorrelpaw have all gone with Pigeonpaw and Oakpaw to assists them in their final assessment. I heard Sandypaw saying that they were all going to be paired up with an older apprentice to help them practice their work in a group! I wish I could go...sighing Snowkit gets to his paws, shaking out his white coat. Which in the last couple sunrises since the gathering has begun to turn from fluffy kit fur to a sleek white coat. It makes him look much older, which Snowkit likes and also hates. He likes knowing that he's growing and he's looking older. But he hates being so big and still being a kit.
"Well I can't do anything about it..." Snowkit grumbles aloud, his mother Daylily is relaxing in front of the warriors den. Her black fur shimmering in the sunlight, Snowkit starts for her but stops at the sound of the gorse barrier rustling. He spins around, unsheathing his claws and begins to slowly pad towards the entrance. "Who's there?" he calls,
"Snowkit!" Frostkit's voice sends a chill down Snowkit's spine. What is she doing here? He wonders, glancing quickly over his shoulder. No cat is looking at him, taking a deep breath Snowkit plunges into the undergrowth. Bumping right into Frostkit!
Once the white kits get to their paws, Frostkit lets out a snort of amusement.
"Long time no bump!" she exclaims, Snowkit purrs. He's missed playing with Frostkit for the last couple of days, the white RiverClan she-kit didn't judge him like the other cats in ThunderClan did. Besides Tinylight's kits weren't due for another half moon.
"What are you doing here?" Snowkit hisses, Frostkit's blue eyes flash annoyingly.
"I wanted to see you!" she meows crossly. Adding, "Didn't you miss me?" Snowkit shuffles on his paws, aware of her warm fishy yet wonderful scent.
"Yeah, sorry...I just...you could have been hurt!" Snowkit mews awkwardly, Frostkit's eyes turn soft and she purrs.
"Well I'm not hurt, and Snowkit-" she breaks off at the sound of pawsteps heading towards them. Moontail's voice echos from somewhere to their left,
"Quick! Into the bushes!" Snowkit exclaims nudging Frostkit into the nearest holly bush just as Moontail, Morningbreeze and Bristletail pad from the undergrowth. Moontail narrows his eyes at Snowkit,
"Snowkit you know your not supposed to be out of camp!" Snowkit flattens his ears in shame as his father glares at him.
"Oh come on Moontail, lighten up he's Redpaw's age-" Morningbreeze starts, Snowkit looks hopefully up at his father. Bristletail interrupts her,
"Do I smell RiverClan?" he questions. Snowkit's blood freezes and he takes a step back, Moontail shoulders Bristletail out of the way. Padding forward until he's nose to nose with his kit,
"Do you have a RiverClan friend?" he growls. Snowkit shakes his head,
"How would I? I've never been to a gathering!" he lies. Moontail snorts, Snowkit quickly adds. "Besides who would be friends with a RiverClan cat? They stink like fox-dung and eat fish!"
"Moontail I'm sure he's not lying, why don't you let him come with us?" Morningbreeze murmurs, Moontail whirls towards the younger warrior.
"He's not an apprentice!" turning back to his son, Moontail adds. "Get back to camp." before turning and padding away, Morningbreeze glances sadly at Snowkit before following. Bristletail right behind her, sighing Snowkit pads into the hollybush. Frostkit's blue eyes glitter near the back of the bush,
"You should go." Snowkit mutters coldly, hurt glistens in Frostkit's eyes but she just nods and dashes from the bush. Her pelt briefly brushing Snowkit's flank,
"Snowkit I-" Frostkit starts. Staring back at where Snowkit is sitting under the holly bush,
"Go!" Snowkit orders. Frostkit just nods, Snowkit watches her until the white she-kit disappears behind a large oak tree. Then he bursts into tears.
Snowkit takes a small bite out of his pigeon, the normally warm prey tastes tangy and Snowkit paws it gently away. Seeing her kit not eating Daylily pads over,
"Snowkit. Little one, are you okay? I heard Moontail found you outside of camp and-" she starts. Snowkit flicks his tail,
"Why is he my father anyway?" he grumbles. Daylily rests her chin on her kits forehead,
"Oh Snowkit your father was just angry because you were out of camp. He loves you, he really does and he can be a very caring a loving cat." Daylily soothes, Snowkit rises to his paws.
"Is that why he never visited me since my accident? Is that why he only praises Redpaw? Is that why he hates me? Mom I don't think so!" Snowkit raises his voice so he's almost yowling the last few words. Glancing back at the warriors den, Daylily sighs.
"He loves you Snowkit, he really does...oh look! The apprentices are back!" Daylily quickly changes the subject as Pigeonpaw, Oakpaw, Sandypaw, Sorrelpaw and Redpaw burst through the camp entrance. Cinderstream, Hawkshade, Nightclaw, Icepath and Falconflight following more slowly.
"We did it!" Oakpaw exclaims,
"Were going to become warriors!" Pigeonpaw adds. Murmurs of congratulations rushes through the Clan, Snowkit just snorts. Though he can't help he amazed of the apprentices skill, he pads over to Sandypaw.
"Did you help?" he asks, the tan she-cat nods her amber eyes twinkling.
"Yeah it was great! I helped Pigeonpaw hunt while Sorrelpaw assisted Oakpaw, then Redpaw helped them in battle training!" he exclaims. Snowkit shoves down his jealously, forcing a purr.
"That sounds great!" he mutters. Sandypaw smiles reaching out to lick Snowkit's forehead, Snowkit purrs shooting a smug glance across the camp at Redpaw. His brother's green eyes are dark and Snowkit watches as he unsheathes his claws. Snowkit turns away from him, "Come on lets get a spot for the Clan meeting, Lionstar will probably call one soon!" he meows. Sandypaw blinks before padding towards a nice spot of grass just a bit away from Tallrock.
"Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey gather under Tallrock for a Clan meeting!" Lionstar yowls, Snowkit directs his attention towards the huge golden tom.
Once the Clan has gathered, Lionstar continues. "Oakpaw, Pigeonpaw come forward" he calls. The two appretinces pad towards their leader. Oakpaw's fluffy brown coat is shimmering and her blue eyes are bright. Pigeonpaw's fluffy gray coat is also shinning though his green eyes have a shadow of nervousness in them. "Hawkshade, is Oakpaw ready to become a warrior of ThunderClan?" Lionstar questions, Hawkshade pads forward looking almost as excited as his apprentice.
"Oakpaw will make a warrior ThunderClan can be proud of for moons to come...she is!" he meows. Murmurs of respect pass through the Clan.
"I can't wait until my warrior ceremony!" Sandypaw whispers from beside Snowkit. I can't wait for my apprentice! Snowkit thinks turning his gaze back to Lionstar.
"Very well..." Lionstar turns to Cinderstream. "Is Pigeonpaw ready to be a warrior of ThunderClan?" he asks, Cinderstream steps forward looking calm.
"Pigeonpaw is a quick learner when it comes to fighting, though he fighting could do better I believe he is ready to be made a warrior of ThunderClan." she meows,
"I, Lionstar, leader of ThunderClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend them to you as warriors in their turn. Oakpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of you life?" Lionstar booms, Oakpaw ducks her head before replying.
"I do." her voice is strong and confident.
"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. Oakpaw, from this moment you will be known as Oakbreeze. StarClan honors your speed and hunting skills, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ThunderClan!" Lionstar yowls before resting his chin on Oakbreeze's forehead. She licks it before drawing back, Lionstar turns to Pigeonpaw.
"Pigeonpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?" Lionstar questions,
"I do!" Pigeonpaw's voice echos through camp.
"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. Pigeonpaw, from this moment you will be known as Pigeonpelt. StarClan honors your quick thinking and urge to excell and we welcome you as a full warrior of ThunderClan!" Pigeonpelt licks Lionstar's chin before drawing back to stand beside his sister.
"Oakbreeze! Pigeonpelt! Oakbreeze! Pigeonpelt!" the Clan chants, the two new warriors puff out their chests. Eyes glowing with pride, Snowkit reluctantly joins in the chanting. I can't wait until I'm a warrior but it seems like it'll take forever!
Likey? Please review with your thoughts! Also I'm taking suggestions for Tansylight's kits which will be in the next chapter! I don't own warrior and...
Until then...
~Petalwish