Power of two

by Lucy Rell

The Children of Dovewing have just been born, and the two of them have learned about a prophecy about them: "Storm clouds and Luck will save the clans from darkness and the mighty oak."

2. Chapter 1 Apprenticeship

Chapter 1 Apprenticeship

"Let all cats old enough, gather beneath the high rock," chanted Lionstar. Dovewing stood neatly groomed next to him.

"Today is a great day for ThunderClan. Dovewing's kits are six moons old. They are ready to become apprentices," Lionstar gazed at Dovewing, his deputy and once his apprentice, with a smile he continued, "Your parents have both served as loyal, brave warriors of ThunderClan. May you both follow in their footsteps.

"Cloudkit from this day on you shall be known as Cloudpaw." Lionstar had chosen her mentor in advance, "Cinderheart, you will mentor Cloudpaw." Surprised Cinderheart stepped forward and touched noses with her new and first apprentice. "Cloverkit, until you earn you warrior name you will be known as Cloverpaw." Lionstar smiled and winked at Dovewing.

She did not know why at the moment. Lionstar continued, "I shall mentor Cloverpaw," Lionstar announced and touched noses with his apprentice. Cloverpaw was so excited; she was being mentored by her kin, her mothers mentor, and the leader of ThunderClan!

Cloverpaw also got an odd feeling that Lionstar chose to mentor her for a reason; and he let Cinderheart mentor Cloudpaw for a reason, too. After all, Cinderheart knew she was the reincarnated medicine cat from the old forest, Cinderpelt. Lionstar, Lionblaze at the time, helped Cinderheart feel ok with being different. That was no problem for Lionblaze, because, Lionblaze, Jayfeather, and, my mother were different their whole lives. Cinderheart and Lionstar also spend a ton of time together! I wonder why? Am I different? Cloverpaw thought to herself.