Chapter 13

Moonbeam was relived that at least she was part ShadowClan, not the kit of some rogue or kittypet. But the knowledge of knowing her mother was a ThunderClan cat, ShadowClan's enemy, was something she could not deny.

She longed to go to her father, Stormcloud, and talk to him that way but she knew she couldn't.

"Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey gather beneath the Clanrock for a meeting!"

Badgerfang followed her into the camp, both of them carrying plump newleaf prey.

Volekit and Shiftkit emerged from the nursery, groomed, while Tinyfeather hobbled out of the medicine den, Nosewhisker supporting her.

Amberstar called out "It is time for ShadowClan to have two new apprentices. Volekit and Shiftkit have reached their sixth moon. Wolfheart, you will mentor Volepaw. Teach him wisely and patiently. Badgerfang, Shiftpaw shall be your apprentice. Show him discipline and loyalty."

"Volepaw! Shiftpaw!"

Overstep and Fallowgrass looked on fondly.

"Also we have two new additions for our elders den- Stonecrack and Tinyfeather have decided to share their knowledge and wisdom as elders."

Moonbeam was astounded and realized just how old Tinyfeather really was.

Hollowfoot and Barkpelt welcomed their new denmates.

Badgerfang came up to Moonbeam holding one of their catches, a plump squirrel.

"Would you like to share it with me?" He asked.

Moonbeam smiled "Of course."

After the squirrel was done, Moonbeam heard a voice from behind her say "Oh Swallowflight you're expecting kits?!"

Moonbeam turned to see Archstorm and Swallowflight talking softly, Archstorm bursting with happiness.

"It seems my sister likes your brother," Badgerfang said teasingly. Moonbeam forced a smile.

Archstorm isn't my brother.

"Moonbeam! Want to join our border patrol?" Farcry asked.

Moonbeam nodded and headed out with the former rogue and some other cats.

Speaking of rogues, Cinderfur, Twigleg, Shiny, Frost and Larkblossom had disappeared after the failed battle on ThunderClan. Shadeclaw was looked down on now, having led the attack, recruited the unfaithful rogues and convincing ShadowClan to change.

Moonbeam didn't feel any pity for her former mentor. He had been a tyrant, and she suspected him for the failed battle.

She remembered Shadeclaw and Stormfang talking quietly, how ThunderClan had known ShadowClan would attack, and when Shadeclaw had praised ThunderClan, saying "ThunderClan would never allow such things in their Clan."

Moonbeam suspected the dark tom was a traitor, and she would give anything to know what the tom and Stormfang had said to each other during the battle.

There was something going on, and she was going to find out.