Note: The cutter was the vet, the vet healed Snowpaw he did not neuter him or anything like that! Also I apologize for the Minny eye mix up, she has blue eyes! Anyway I hope you enjoy this chapter and I'd LOVE it if you guys checked out my newest forum its a RP for after the last hope so we sort of create our own story with RP! The link is on my profile page! Anyway please review, I don't own warriors and thanks SO much for all the reviews and support!

Chapter Nineteen

Snowpaw steps warily over the ThunderClan border unsure how his Clanmates will react to seeing him again. Tasting the air Snowpaw picks up the strong scent of Sorrelpaw, Sandypaw and Dustpaw. Crouching low to the ground Snowpaw peeks through the undergrowth towards the three apprentices. Icepath, Roseflame and Nightclaw are circling their apprentices. Snowpaw strains his ears to hear what the mentors are saying.

"Were going to have you team hunt for the first task. You'll be hunting near RiverClan border," Nightclaw exclaims. A feeling of dread fills Snowpaw, this is their warrior assessment! He realizes, quickly shaking off the strong dread that has swept through him. Their three moons older than me, of course they'll be warriors before me...but so will Redpaw! Snowpaw digs his claws into the ground, his brother had been made an apprentice three moons after Sorrelpaw, Dustpaw and Sandypaw but also three moons before Snowpaw. Roseflame's voice jolts Snowpaw from his thoughts and he turns back towards the mentors and apprentices.

"For the next task you will be sparring with either Pigeonpelt, Oakbreeze or Flamestrike." her voice echos through the hollow.

"And for the third and final task you will be forced to plan an ambush on one of ThunderClan's own hunting patrols..." Nightclaw growls at Sandypaw's expression he cracks a smile. "Don't worry we've warned the leader of all patrols to keep their senses sharp." Snowpaw glances towards Sorrelpaw, unlike her littermates Sorrelpaw looks sad as if becoming a warrior is nothing to her.

"Sorrelpaw!" Unable to control himself at the sight of the brown and white apprentice looking so down, Snowpaw leaps from his hiding place. Sorrelpaw's blue eyes widen and a smile forms on her face,

"Snowpaw! Your alive!" she meows happiness flooding through her. Snowpaw nudges her playfully,

"Its going to take more than a couple twolegs to kill me!" he jokes. Sorrelpaw's smile grows even bigger, Icepath clears her throat behind the two apprentices.

"Yes...were all glad Snowpaw came back but Sorrelpaw...you have an assessment to take." she doesn't sound angry just annoyed. Sorrelpaw rolls her eyes,

"I'm coming! I'm coming!" she licks Snowpaw's cheek before racing after her mentor as they go to catch up with the patrol. Snowpaw watches them go his heart feeling heavy, Sorrelpaw will be a warrior soon...she'll probably sleep beside Pigeonpelt...Sighing Snowpaw pads away in the direction of ThunderClan's camp.

"But where was he?" Hawkshade is implying,

"Yeah! How do we know he's not just lying?" Dawncloud presses. Snowpaw feels his fur prick along his spine, how dare they! Lionstar glares sharply at his warriors a growl beginning to forum in his throat, Snowpaw glances at his Clan leader uneasily. Dawncloud shuffles on her paws just becoming aware of the fact she voiced those words aloud. "Sorry...its just..." she trails off. Snowpaw can't help but understand her misgivings, he takes a deep breath and nods to the cream colored she-cat.

"I was mad at..." Snowpaw glances towards his brother, Redpaw's eyes are narrowed though he looks scared. Snowpaw rushes on, "I was err...mad at a squirrel that I missed while hunting and then it err...came down from the tree and it was big. I really wanted to catch it and so I chased it...so intent on catching it I didn't notice the approaching twoleg place and I err...stumbled into it. Next thing I knew I woke up in some...stupid kittypets den and I couldn't escape." he explains, his Clan mates still look unsure.

"How did you escape then?" Snowpaw turns at the sound of his fathers voice. Moontail is padding into camp his tail swishing across the sandy ground.

"The twoleg-" Snowpaw breaks off. I'll make my story more interesting..."The twoleg was so stupid! It wouldn't let me go so I just scratched and bite its legs until it ran squealing from the den and I slipped out." Snowpaw lies, his Clan mates eyes widen. Even Moontail looks impressed,

"Good job...son..." he mutters. Snowpaw raises his chin confidently, Lionstar smiles.

"Alright then, does anyone object Snowpaw coming back?" he asks, no one does. Snowpaw can't help but feel smug with himself and he glances around camp. It looks like most cats have forgiven him for his comment about Fuzzykit being just another warrior. Tansylight's eyes are brimming with happiness and she pushes through the crowd to lick Snowpaw's forehead.

"Well done, Snowpaw...I'm sorry for ever doubting you." she purrs, Snowpaw smiles and the queen pads off. Snowpaw's gaze locks with Duskfang, the tom nods to him before following his mate. In fact it looks as though every cat has forgiven Snowpaw. Except for Thornkit and of course Lightkit. The two littermates's heads are together and they are whispering to each other. Flashing hateful glares in Snowpaw's direction. Shrugging Snowpaw turns away and pads over to Spottedpaw, the only other apprentice besides Redpaw in camp.

"Hi Spottedpaw." he mutters, Spottedpaw flicks his tail.

"Spottedfeather" he corrects. Snowpaw smiles,

"That's great!" he exclaims, Spottedfeather purrs his eyes shinning with happiness.

"Thanks...its an honor really...I never thought..." Spottedfeather looks slightly scared. Snowpaw nudges the medicine cat apprentice purring.

"You'll be a great medicine cat...in fact you already are!" he exclaims. Spottedfeather shuffles on his paws embarrassment yet pride rolling off him in waves.

"Thanks...and Snowpaw...you'll be a great warrior...but remember not all StarClan cats are wise." he mumbles. Snowpaw flattens his ears, suddenly remembering Crystal's words: he's lying to you Snowpaw he doesn't care about you! He hasn't even told you the prophecy! Snowpaw opens his mouth to ask Spottedfeather if he knows anything about this so called prophecy that involves him but Sorrelpaw's excited yowl breaks him from his thoughts.

"We passed! We passed!" the brown and white she-cat irrupts from the gorse barrier her blue eyes shinning with excitement. Purrs of amusement rise up from the Clan and Sorrelpaw ducks her head. "Sorry..." she mutters Lionstar pads over to her.

"That's aright Sorrelpaw, I was just as excited as you when I was made a warrior!" he meows, Sorrelpaw's eyes widen.

"Really!" she exclaims suddenly looking much happier she races over to Snowpaw just as Sandypaw, Dustpaw, Roseflame, Nightclaw and Icepath pad into camp. All the mentors and all the apprentices look equally proud. Sandypaw of course immediately starts for Redpaw while Dustpaw goes over to Thornkit. Snowpaw narrows his eyes at the two toms. Both of those cats seem to slightly resent him..."Snowpaw!" Sorrelpaw's mew breaks him from his thoughts and Snowpaw turns towards the brown and white she-cat purring.

"Congratulations!" he meows twinning his tail in hers. Sorrelpaw purrs licking Snowpaw's cheek.

"Hurry up and become a warrior...okay?" she murmurs. Snowpaw's gaze locks with Sorrelpaw's and he nods.

"I will." he promises.

"Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey gather under hind ledge for a Clan meeting!" Lionstar yowls, Sorrelpaw blinks gratefully at Snowpaw before racing across camp towards her littermates. "Today we are gathered to witness the making of three new warriors. Sorrelpaw, Dustpaw and Sandypaw have completed their training and are ready to become warriors of ThunderClan." Lionstar meows, beckoning Sandypaw forward. Sandypaw and her mentor, Nightclaw stride forward. "Nightclaw is Sandypaw ready to become a warrior?" Lionstar questions, Nightclaw dips his head.

"She is more than ready." he meows, Lionstar smiles.

"I, Lionstar, leader of ThunderClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. She has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend her to you as a warrior in her turn. Sandypaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?" Lionstar questions. Amber eyes gleaming Sandypaw nods,

"I do."

"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. Sandypaw, from this moment you will be known as Sandycloud. StarClan honors your readiness and courage , and we welcome you as a full warrior of ThunderClan." Lionstar rests his head on Sandycloud's shoulder. Sandycloud licks her leaders chin before drawing back into the warrior ranks her pelt gleaming. Lionstar beckons Dustpaw forward. Dustpaw and his mentor, Roseflame pad forward. "Roseflame is Dustpaw ready to become a warrior?" Lionstar questions, Roseflame nods curtly.

"He will make a noble warrior ThunderClan can be proud of for moons to come." she meows, Dustpaw puffs out his chest. Roseflame doesn't give praise lightly.

"I, Lionstar, leader of ThunderClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. He has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend him to you as a warrior in his turn. Dustpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?" Lionstar's voice echos through the hollow Dustpaw gulps looking quite scared but them he nods.

"I do!" he squeaks, quickly clearing his throat. "I do." he repeats, Lionstar nods.

"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. Dustpaw, from this moment you will be known as Dustfire. StarClan honors your strength and ability, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ThunderClan." Lionstar rests his head on Dustfire's shoulder. Looking quite happy with himself Dustfire licks his leaders chin before joining his sister and the other warriors. Lionstar turns towards Sorrelpaw, the brown and white she-cat looks frightened being the only apprentice left in the clearing. Her gaze meets Snowpaw's, Snowpaw nods to her and Sorrelpaw smiles turning back to her leader. Lionstar beckons Sorrelpaw forward. Sorrelpaw and her mentor, Icepath pad forward. "Icepath is Sorrelpaw ready to become a warrior?" Lionstar questions, Icepath smiles.

"She sure is," she meows happily.

"I, Lionstar, leader of ThunderClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. She has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend her to you as a warrior in her turn. Sorrelpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?" Lionstar asks. Sorrelpaw nods,

"Of course!" she meows. Lionstar doesn't reply, Sorrelpaw straightens. "I do." she meows, Lionstar smiles.

"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. Sorrelpaw, from this moment you will be known as Sorrelrose. StarClan honors your energy and speed, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ThunderClan." Lionstar rests his head on Sorrelrose's shoulder. Sorrelrose licks his shoulder before joining her littermates and the other warriors.

"Sandycloud! Dustfire! Sorrelrose! Sandycloud! Dustfire! Sorrelrose!" The Clan chants, Snowpaw yowls each new warriors name. Though he yowls Sorrelrose's the loudest.

"Your a warrior," he breaths padding over to the brown and white she-cat. To his surprise he realizes Sorrelrose is only a bit bigger than him. Smiling to himself, Snowpaw licks Sorrelrose's cheek. "Good job," he purrs. Sorrelrose smiles.

"I'll miss having a nest beside you..." she admits, Snowpaw flicks his tail playfully.

"Then I'll just have to hurry up and become a warrior like you said!" he jokes, Sorrelrose's blue eyes reflect Silver Pelt above and she nods.

"I wasn't joking Snowpaw."

Awwwwwww! How do you like Sorrelrose, Sandycloud and Dustfire's warrior names? And I hope you liked the long chapter!

~Petalwish