The Color of Your Pelt

by Juliet's Shadow

In the future there is a time of segregation between the clans. Dustypaw was born with the wrong pelt color for RiverClan and is suffering because of it. He, and others like him, are going to be the only ones who can save the clans in a battle of pride.

3. Chapter 3

Chapter 3- Snakepaw

He passed the snow hill longingly. His favorite past time was sliding down it from the very top with his brother. Ferretpaw was the only one who didn't stare at him like he was a freak. It's because of my stupid light eyes. He pretended it didn't bother him and nobody really had a problem with it, it was just weird.

"Come on Snakepaw! Blossomfreeze said we could go play after we took care of the queens!" He saw Ferretpaw and Gingerpaw running toward him. They were both lovely and had nice, dark eyes. "Maybe the kits have their eyes open!"

"Ferretpaw, they are young, I doubt they will. They are only a few days old." Gingerpaw stroked Ferretpaw's fur with her tail causing his fur to prick. "We just gathered some maple leaves and feathers to line the nests with. The nests should be quite soft. We can go slide down the snow hill once were done." She pushed her nose into Ferretpaw's ear and purred.

They picked the moss up and walked into the nursery where Mapleleaf sat with Olivekit and Cedarkit by her belly. They both had their eyes open, Cedarkit with nice, dark amber eyes that complimented his pale brown pelt. He turned his head to Olivekit who had beautiful tortoiseshell and white fur with pale blue eyes. Pale eyes, like him. "Two of a kind." He looked up and saw Mapleleaf looking at Snakepaw with new eyes.

"I used to think you were an oddball, Snakepaw but now," She turned her head to her young kit, "Olivekit is going to need a strong mentor and I hope it is you." He never took his eyes off of her. This kit is like me! She is like me and I'm not alone anymore. That doesn't mean I won't be an outcast still though. This kit is going to have to grow up fast.

When they finished lining the nests they ran out to the thick pine forest. It was very cool outside and by camp there was nowhere for snow to get in so they had to travel to the RiverClan border where the trees thinned out. "Look! The hill is bigger than it was when we last saw it!" Snakepaw looked at Gingerpaw with wondering eyes. Ferretpaw and Gingerpaw ran off to play on it but Snakepaw stayed.

Last night, Dustypaw said it was weird we were all gathered there and I didn't have a chance to say I think it was more than coincidence. He closed his eyes and lay down on the snow. He opened his eyes and found himself in a clearing. It was dark but not scary. The air was filled with the scent of sweet berries and newly fallen rain. He drew in a breath and let the scent rest on his tongue. Then the breeze shifted and he picked up a new scent, the scent of the open moor, pine needles, ferns and water filled the air. He looked around and saw nothing, nothing but the stars.

Yes it is short but it is just a filler chapter. Please review!