Hey! Sorry I didn't post until now. I woke up late. As in really late. I hope I didn't make you wait too long to find out what happened to Silverpaw. Chapter six once again isn't very long. And after this I won't be posting for a while so I can come up with a new chapter. But I will be working on my other story which I hope you will read. Here goes chapter six!
Silverpaw opened her eyes. All she could feel was pain…everywhere.
"Silverpaw! You're alive!" Her mother yelled.
"Willowleaf! Mossberry!" Whisperwind called to the medicine cats frantically. They rushed in. It only took them a heartbeat for them to start examining her.
"It's incredible. I really didn't think she was going to live," Mossberry said. "Leafpaw, inform the leaders of Silverpaw's recovery."
A cat the size of Willowleaf rushed out. She looked old enough to be a warrior. Then Silverpaw remembered medicine cats train longer than warriors.
"Blizzardstar will be so happy," Whisperwind said. "He was very worried about you. He visited you a lot."
"Yes, yes he did. I had to yell at him to get him out." Willowleaf said. Mossberry purred.
"What about Hollowpaw?" Silverpaw rasped. She had hoped that he visited her.
"He visited you a lot as well. Always helping out as much as could. He was very worried and upset. I had to give him poppy seeds for him to fall asleep." Willowleaf said.
Blizzardstar ran into the den with Stormtail behind him.
"Silverpaw!" Blizzardstar yelled happily. He nuzzled her and licked her ears. Stormtail licked her pelt and pressed his nose into her side.
"You're okay. Thank Starclan." Stormtail said.
Silverpaw had many visitors that day. Her favorite was Hollowpaw.
"You're…alive!" Hollowpaw had said.
"Yep." Silverpaw said.
"You better eat something right now, or you'll turn into walking bones." Hollowpaw said. Silverpaw looked at her pelt.
"I think you'll have to rename me Graypaw. I'm not really silver anymore." Silverpaw said sadly. It was true. Her pelt was so dull that her stripes were gray instead of silver. She pulled the mouse that Hollowpaw caught for her closer and started eating it.
"If you're upset about not being beautiful anymore. Well, you still are. In my eyes you will always be beautiful." Hollowpaw suddenly said. Silverpaw looked up at him her heart pounding a million times faster.
"Thank you, Hollowpaw. That's the nicest thing anyone's ever said to me." Silverpaw said, completely missing the fact that he was trying to be romantic.
"Thunderclan really loved your pheasant." Hollowpaw said trying to change the subject. Silverpaw looked up confused.
"The bird you caught. It's called a pheasant." Hollowpaw explained.
"Oh."
"It was good."
"You had some?"
"All of Thunderclan had some. Well except you. But everyone thanked you." Hollowpaw said.
"What happened? After I almost drowned." Silverpaw asked.
"Well, the others heard me and the came over. The Riverclan cats jumped in to save you. They almost didn't make it out. The current was so strong and the depth of the water had to be at least four fox lengths. Scorchwhisper carried you back and I carried the pheasant. Hollyflower ran ahead to get help. And, well, here you are." Hollowpaw explained.
"I owe the Ruverclan cats so much." Silverpaw said aloud.
"They said it wasn't a problem, that they would've done it for any cat."
Silverpaw watched Willowleaf come in.
"The leaders just called a meeting," Willowleaf said. "Do you want to come?"
"Yes, please." Silverpaw said.
"Okay. Come on." Willowleaf said
Willowleaf helped her up and let her lean on her shoulder as they walked out.
The leaders stood at the base of the Great Oak. They stood in front of where Firestar was buried. It was nightfall and the leaders looked excited.
"Tonight is the half-moon gathering of the medicine cats. There are two apprentices among us that are ready to receive their full names." Emberstar began.
"Minnowpaw, you showed great bravery and compassion when you saved Silverpaw. I believe you deserve your warrior name." Hailstar said. He beckoned Minnowpaw forward with a swept of his tail. She padded forward, her eyes shining.
"I, Hailstar, leader of Riverclan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look upon this apprentice. She has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code and I command her to you as a warrior in her turn." Hailstar spoke the ancient tradition. He turned his gaze to Minnowpaw.
"Minnowpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code, to protect and defend this Riverclan even at the cost of your life?"
"I do." Minnowpaw's voice shook when she said it.
"Then by the powers of Starclan I give you your warrior name. Minnowpaw, from this moment on you shall be known as Minnowsplash. Starclan honors your bravery and compassion and we welcome you as a full warrior of Riverclan." Hailstar finished the ceremony by resting his head on Minnowsplash's head. She licked his shoulder respectfully. Every cat started chanting her new name. Silverpaw found herself chanting as loud as she could.
"Now, since I am not a medicine cat I cannot give Leafpaw her full name. Mossberry, I trust that you will give her that, since you know as well as me, she deserves it. But please be careful, medicine cats. No cat has been that far in over a moon." Hailstar said.
Minnowsplash and Leafpaw touched noses good bye. Silverpaw couldn't believe how much they looked alike. Then she realized they were sisters.
"Wait! There is an announcement I'd like to make." Blizzardstar said. All the cats took a seat again.
"Many have heard, but for those who haven't, Silverpaw is now awake and well. She has made an incredible recovery and I expect to see her out and hunting within the next few days. I must thank Riverclan on Thunderclan's behalf for saving my daughter." Blizzardstar said. All the cats turned their heads to look at Silverpaw. She, omce again, felt her fur grow hot.
Look away! Silverpaw pleaded. Instead they started chanting her name and her fur became even hotter.
They stopped and all the cats dispersed. Silverpaw walked back to the medicine den. Silverpaw heard two cats talking outside. She pricked her ears to listen. She knew it was bad to eavesdrop but she couldn't help but listen to them without even pricking her ears. She just heard them.
"You shouldn't leave Willowleaf. What if Silverpaw takes a turn for the worst?" Blizzardstar said.
"She won't. She is already getting better. I must go speak with Starclan. I cannot pass up a chance like this." Willowleaf replied.
"Why? What happened, Willowleaf?" Blizzardstar asked.
"While Silverpaw was sleeping…she started talking to Dovewing as if she were actually there. I…I want to see if I were right about the prophecy." Willowleaf said.
Silverpaw started shaking. She suddenly wished she hadn't heard any of that. She hoped she had just imagined it or was dreaming. She put her paws over her ears to block out all sounds as best she could.
Just sleep. You imagined it.
Silverpaw opened her eyes. Dovewing licked her ears. Silverpaw stood up and almost fell back down, surprised that she felt no pain. Dovewing nuzzled her and she regained her balance.
"Today, I want you to meet some cats." Dovewing said, she flicked her tail and six cats stepped out.
One of them Silverpaw recognized as Firestar. The others she had never seen before.
"Silverpaw, these cats are our family. Let me introduce you to them." Dovewing whispered to Silverpaw. She led her to a black she-cat with green eyes. She looked almost exactly like Hollyflower.
"This is Hollyleaf. You must have heard stories about Hollyleaf." Silverpaw didn't know whether to be scared or excited. Hollyleaf, as Silverpaw had heard from stories, had had a very hard life. From killing a cat to getting trapped underground and almost dying. Silverpaw sensed another spirit around her and her expression softened.
"Hello Silverpaw. I have heard a lot about you." Hollyleaf said, her voice was very quiet and soft.
"This is Lionblaze. I know you heard stories about him." Lionblaze's expression was nice but gave a hint of a challenge.
"I witnessed your birth." He said.
"Excuse me?" Silverpaw said, caught off guard.
"Not trying to scare you. Just thought you might want to know that." Lionblaze winked and Dovewing moved on.
"This is Jayfather."
"I thought you were blind." Silverpaw rudely blurted out. Jayfather stared straight at her. He couldn't be blind.
"Starclan gave me the gift of sight after the Great Battle." Jayfeather growled. Silverpaw always heard he had a sharp tongue.
"This is Bumblestripe. He is your great grandfather." Dovewing said. She brushed muzzles with the cat.
"Well, well. I always thought the day I met my great granddaughter was many many many seasons off." Bumblestripe said. He bent down and licked her ears.
This is Ivypool. She is my sister." Dovewing said. Silverpaw took one look at her and understood how they were related.
"And the last cat you'll meet is…Firestar." Dovewing said. She bowed to him and so did all the other cats. Silverpaw panicked but Firestar gave her a reassuring look.
"We meet again." Firestar said.
"Yes, yes we do." Silverpaw said.
"Ivypool. Find Bluestar or Graystripe and tell them I'll be a little late for the meeting." Firestar said. Ivypool bowed her head and ran off.
"Okay. Everyone else can go back to your normal duties." Firestar said.
Everyone bowed and ran off.
"Except you, Dovewing." Firestar said. Dovewing and Silverpaw turned around.
"How much does Silverpaw know about…" Firestar trailed off. He pricked his ears. A plump fluffy cat came out, and behind him was…Willowleaf.
Oh yeah! Another cliffhanger! And sadly you'll have to wait for the next chapter. I have it halfway finished so shouldn't be too long of a wait. Oh and Silverpaw is alright! Yay! I would never kill the main character when they are a kit. Or would I? Anyway hope you like these chapters. Please review please! Thanks for reading and thanks for giving me 300 reviews! Bye bye Marshies!