Marrowfrost is back with chapter 14! We skipped three moons (I'm not writing all of that) because 1. I'm lazy and 2. There is a three moon time skip in Into the Wild. And it's another Gathering chapter! This time I was able to finally add in some OCs from reviewers, so I had more motivation to get this one done. We'll be seeing more sides to some ThunderClan cats, such as Wasppaw, Sandpaw and Firepaw.
Reviews:
Whitespirit - 1) Well, they probably won't know about the Clans, that's for sure. But your comment on that does give me a novella idea for this series... 2) Blazefeather is a pretty good name! To me it gives her the description of a soft and delicate cat, but can be as powerful as a blazing fire. I actually had the idea of naming her Blazetrail or Blazebloom. And Blaze will be getting a Clan name, actually. I'm still debating Wasppaw's full medicine cat name actually...maybe Waspblossom or Waspleaf? 3) And of course Heronkit (claw) can be Leopardfur's son! Btw, did you mean Blackclaw or Whiteclaw, Leopardfur's apprentice? Just wanted to make sure, since I switch them up sometimes.
And with that, enjoy another Wasppaw PoV!
Wasppaw padded alongside her sister, enjoying the greenleaf breeze. Three moons had passed since they had snuck onto SkyClan territory, and their punishment was over. By now, the other Clans have gotten used to SkyClan. Of course, Violetstar still gets on their nerves...but she's a strong leader, and no one can deny that.
"There's going to be a Gathering tonight," Sandpaw mewed, sounding wistful. "We haven't been in three moons." Yeah, but I don't mind, unlike you.
"Maybe we might get to go tonight?" Wasppaw asked. "It's probably going to be a peaceful Gathering."
Sandpaw rolled her eyes. "Not with Brokenstar. I heard that he tried to drive out WindClan!"
"From who?" Wasppaw sighed. If it was from Dustpaw, then he's probably making accusations against other Clans just because of his pride.
"Bluestar made an announcement after the last Gathering. You were asleep, being the dormouse you are." Sandpaw groaned. I am not a dormouse! Wasppaw growled internally. "Anyways, she also said to be more careful on patrols."
"But we aren't too close to ShadowClan territory. If anything, we're closer to SkyClan." Wasppaw reminded her. Speaking of SkyClan, I wonder how Blaze is doing. I hope I can see her again.
"Yeah and I don't want to go through that experience again." Sandpaw grunted. "Everyone's still talking about it!" Her leaf green eyes glinted with rage. "And you'd think after three moons they'd leave you be, but nope!"
Wasppaw nodded. "We'll just have to ignore them for now." Wasppaw saw some marigold on her left. "Here's where I planted it. Let's take some and head back to camp." Wasppaw and Sandpaw grabbed a few of the herbs and padded back the way they came.
Wasppaw was now back in camp, sorting out the herbs. I wonder if we'll be chosen for the Gathering tonight… It was almost time for Bluestar to announce who would be going to the Gathering. Wasppaw doubted that they'd be chosen, though. Why hasn't Bluestar let me go to a Gathering, anyways?
Wasppaw heard pawsteps entering the medicine den. She turned to see Firepaw, who was looking nervous. I wonder what he's here for.
Firepaw looked surprised to see only Wasppaw in the den. "Oh, Wasppaw. I didn't know you were in here." Oh? And why is that? "Have you seen Spottedleaf, by any chance?"
"I'm sure whatever you need Spottedleaf for, I can handle." Wasppaw hissed at him, with a slight warning in her voice. She forced her fur to lay flat.
Firepaw opened his jaws to retort, but stopped himself from saying something that he might've regretted. Good. At least he has some common sense. Even though most of the Clan accepted Firepaw, Wasppaw didn't like him that much. It wasn't because of his kittypet roots, it was because of how he and Graypaw would talk about the older apprentices behind their backs. And they wonder why I don't like them that much.
"I'm worried about Ravenpaw. He's been even more fidgety than usual." Firepaw confessed. "I was wondering if you could spare some thyme for him-"
"No!" Wasppaw snapped. Firepaw jumped back, startled. "We can't waste herbs on a cat who doesn't actually need them! You might think that we grow herbs out of our ears, but we don't. I'm trying to save herbs for leaf-bare, not squander our resources in greenleaf!" She panted after she had scolded him. "Don't ever come in the medicine den again unless if it's important."
"You could've at least considered it, Wasppaw." Firepaw growled. "I never knew you were as bad as Sandpaw and Dustpaw." Sandpaw isn't bad! She's much nicer than you can be, Firepaw!
"Says the cat bringing home a ShadowClan cat from who knows where?!" Wasppaw narrowed her eyes. "And don't insult my sister to my face either."
Firepaw huffed and stalked away. Leave Sandpaw out of this. Wasppaw bit back those words as well. Why does Firepaw act like a jerk to me so much? I'm also his medicine cat, too!
"All cats old enough to catch their own prey, gather under Highrock for a Clan meeting!" Bluestar yowled. That must mean we're going to find out who's going to the Gathering.
Wasppaw padded outside of the medicine den, glancing around herself. Firepaw, Graypaw and Ravenpaw were in their little group already. At least Ravenpaw doesn't talk behind our backs. She caught Firepaw giving her a dirty look, but she said nothing. She looked over in Sandpaw's direction, where she was sitting alone by herself. Wasppaw walked over to her.
Sandpaw turned to face Wasppaw. "I overheard you yelling from here. Trouble with the kittypet, huh?" She shrugged her shoulders. "I get you. He just doesn't understand!"
"I just wish he would stop talking about us behind our backs with Graypaw." Wasppaw muttered. "It's getting on my nerves!"
"He's been what?" Sandpaw hissed. Her mentor, Whitestorm shot her a look that said 'Silence!'. Sandpaw nodded at him and looked back up at Highrock.
Bluestar was already talking. "The cats who'll be going to the Gathering are Lionheart, Spottedleaf, Tigerclaw, Whitestorm, Willowpelt, Mousefur, Firepaw, Graypaw, Ravenpaw and Wasppaw." She jumped off of Highrock and flicked her tail. "Come!"
Wasppaw looked at Sandpaw. "I really wish you could come with me, Sandpaw." She dug her claws into the dirt. "Now I have to deal with those two mouse-brains all by myself!"
Sandpaw licked her sister's muzzle. "I do too. But you deserve it more than I do, anyways. You have to put up with other cats complaints all day!" She purred.
"Well, that's one way to put my job." Wasppaw smiled. "I've got to go now, Sandpaw. Bye." Wasppaw flicked her tail dismissively. Sandpaw nodded and headed towards the apprentice's den, probably to get some sleep. I wanted Sandpaw to come too...I hope she gets to go to the next one.
Wasppaw looked up at the Great Rock. I can't believe that SkyClan is now an actual part of the Clans still. The SkyClan cats still weren't there, however. There were WindClan cats there, though. Wasppaw padded over to a little group of apprentices. Since the other Clans aren't here, I'm guessing their from WindClan, even though they don't look like it.
One of the cats was a dark gray tabby she-cat with amber eyes, and the other was a solid black she-cat with a pale gray jagged stripe running down her back with icy blue eyes. By the looks of it, they must be new apprentices.
"Erm, hello." Wasppaw mewed softly, hoping to get their attention. "I'm Wasppaw."
The black she-cat gestured for the other apprentice to look. The gray tabby noticed Wasppaw as well. What's with her?
"I'm Lightningpaw, and this is my littermate, Silentpaw." The black apprentice mewed snappily. Silentpaw shyly looked at Wasppaw. She smiled awkwardly, and then looked away. Can't she speak?
"So you're new apprentices?" Wasppaw asked.
Lightningpaw nodded, her amber eyes narrowed. "Yes, we are." Why does she keep looking at me like that? "Both of us are warrior apprentices, so don't make any assumptions."
"Okay, okay! Keep your fur on!" Wasppaw quickly meowed. Why's Lightningpaw getting so defensive? Did I say something wrong? "I'm the medicine cat apprentice of ThunderClan."
"Why?" There was a hint of challenge in Lightningpaw's mew. My StarClan, she's a chatterbox!
Wasppaw kept her fur from bristling. "Because I knew that's what I wanted to do."
Lightningpaw glowered her. "Well sometimes cats are forced to do your job. My sister Silentpaw was lucky enough that Tallstar was a kinder cat than most."
"Is there something up with her?" Wasppaw cautiously mewed. Please don't growl at me even more…
Lightningpaw glanced at Silentpaw. "Silentpaw, is it okay to tell her?" Silentpaw nodded, with a calm expression on her face. She flicked both her tail and ears multiple times. What does that mean? Lightningpaw narrowed her eyes. "Make fun of her, and I'll shred you." My StarClan, this cat! "Silentpaw is mute. She can't speak at all."
Wasppaw's eyes widened. A mute cat? I didn't know cats could be mute! She almost yowled those words out loud, but she didn't say anything. Judging by Lightningpaw's expression, it was best not to talk about Silentpaw anymore.
"I wonder when SkyClan will get here," Wasppaw meowed, trying to change the subject as fast as she could. "One of my friends lives there."
"Tallstar is grateful that Violetstar saved our Clan from Brokenstar. But I have my doubts," Lightningpaw responded. "She took one of Brokenstar's lives. Me and Silentpaw saw with our own eyes." Silentpaw nodded. Violetstar took one of his lives? But isn't killing against the warrior code? Why would she break it if she's so strict about it?
Wasppaw shuddered. "I can't help but agree with you. She's really odd. And scary." Lightningpaw murmured in agreement. Wasppaw looked to her left to see Violetstar with her Clanmates following behind her. She scanned the cats to look for Blaze. Soon enough, she spotted her. Quickly, she turned to Lightningpaw and Silentpaw. "One of my friends is here. Bye!"
Wasppaw bounded towards her friend, anxious to see her again. SkyClan was now spreading out, their cats actually speaking with the other Clan cats. Wasppaw was now almost to Blaze. Finally, I'll be able to see you again! Suddenly a flash of dark ginger fur stood in her way.
"Step away from my daughter," It growled.