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Summary: Two moons prior to his apprentice ceremony, Snowkit's littermate contracted a never seen before disease. After the medicine cat's failed attempts at treating it, Snowkit's new dream and goal is to cure his littermate. But will he have what it takes to even qualify as a medicine cat apprentice?

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Dream the Impossible

I was once again awaken by the seemingly never ending coughing and sneezing that was being produced by my littermate, Whitekit. Looking over to his little corner of the nursery, I could see him sprawled on his moss bedding, which was tinged slightly red with blood. He had gotten sick about two moons ago, just at the end of leaf bare, and he hasn't gotten any better.

When Whitekit had first started coughing, Dawnflight, our mother, was frantic as any queen would. But when Sweetlight, our brown furred medicine cat, came to investigate, she thought Whitekit had contracted whitecough. But as time passed and the treatment didn't work, Sweetlight delved deep into her knowledge and tried every combination of herbs to try and cure him. She even resorted to visiting the Moonstone to try and ask our StarClan ancestors. But when she came back with his tail drooping, we knew that StarClan didn't know either.

After a moon and a half and there were still no cure, Dawnflight had given up on Whitekit. She believed that after that long of a time, Whitekit would never recover from this unknown disease. And that was when I decided I wanted to help Sweetlight find a cure. I would make him feel wanted and care for him to the best of my abilities.

Getting out of my nest, I stretched each limb out and picked up the piece of moss lying a couple mouse lengths away from Whitekit. It was the only way we could get him water to drink, since Dawnflight turned her back on him. I trotted out of the den and moved towards Sweetlight's den.

"Good morning, Snowkit," Sweetlight greeted me. "Almost time for the apprentice ceremony, isn't it?" I continued to move towards the little puddle of water and dropped the moss inside. Moons ago, when Blueleaf was still the medicine cat, she had figured out a way to collect rain water, so that we would constantly have water inside the camp, which makes it easier for kits and elders to get a drink. It was also handy to have around when treating wounds.

"Yeah, it should be any day now," I said, smiling. "I can't wait to get started. You've taught me some of the basic stuff, but I want to know more. And that leads me to being one step closer to accomplishing my dream. "

"You'll become a fine medicine cat, Snowkit," Sweetlight encouraged me. "I might have to retire to the elder's den early." I let out a mrrrow of amusement. Sweetlight had only became a medicine cat about five moons ago. She was still very young and had many more moons in her as our medicine cat.

"Your Clan will always need you, Sweetlight," I replied. "I hear the elders say you are one of the best medicine cats in the history of ShadowClan."

"Is that what they say about me?" Sweetlight said, purring.

"Do you think Morningstar will make Whitekit an apprentice and give him a mentor?" I asked, suddenly switching the topic. The moss was already thoroughly soaked and I had to return to the nursery soon.

"That I'm not sure of. It's up to Morningstar. But to be honest, I don't think Whitekit will be able to handle all the apprentice and warrior duties," Sweetlight told me, bluntly. Sweetlight was brutally honest and believe in lying to someone to make them feel better. I guess it comes with her being a medicine cat.

"But, surely, Morningstar will give him a chance?" I prodded further. I wanted to know what she thought, since she's rarely ever wrong.

"Perhaps," Sweetlight responded, though I could detect that she thought the chances of that happening was very slim.

"Well, I should head back. Whitekit will be waking up soon," I said and picked up the moss. I exited the den while waving my tail in a farewell gesture and trotted across the clearing, back towards the nursery.

Upon entering the nursery, Dawnflight quickly came to the entrance and greeted me. I waved my tail in acknowledgement and moved over to Whitekit, who was watching me with an envious expression on his face. With a pang of sadness, I realized that he was aching for Dawnflight to notice him and care for him again. I dropped the wet moss in front of him. "Hey, Whitekit! I got some water for you!" I said.

"Thanks, Snowkit," he said as he settled down on his moss yet again. He coughed a couple times and I looked at him in concern.

"Me and Sweetlight will find a cure for you, Whitekit, just you wait!" I whispered in his ear. After I finished whispering to him, Dawnflight picked me up by the scruff, carried me to an open area in the nursery, and started to vigorously grooming me. "What's the big idea?"

"Morningstar informed me that your apprentice ceremony is today while you were at Sweetlight's den," Dawnflight informed me. I couldn't' help feeling excited for my ceremony. It's finally here! But then I caught Whitekit's eyes. He had obviously overheard our conversation.

"What about Whitekit?" I asked. "He's old enough to be an apprentice as well!"

"He'll become an apprentice as well," Dawnflight told me. "Morningstar decided to give him a chance, though in my opinion, his chances of actually becoming a warrior is slim." I looked over at Whitekit. He had been happy that he could become an apprentice, but my mother's own opinion left him crestfallen.

"Why do you hate him so much?" I asked her, harshly. "It's not like it's his fault for contracting the disease!" After the question came out, I realized that the answer was perhaps not in Whitekit's favor and he didn't need any more pessimism from Dawnflight to ruin his day. "Actually don't answer that now."

After Dawnflight finished grooming me, she padded over to Whitekit and started grooming him. I could see that Whitekit was startled, but let out a purr at feeling his mother's tongue lap against his fur again.

"Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey gather beneath the Clanrock for a clan meeting!" Morningstar's yowl could be heard from the nursery.

Together, Dawnflight, Whitekit, and me emerged from the nursery and found a seat close to the Clanrock. I tried to not let my excitement show, but I am sure I didn't conceal it really well. Whitekit seemed to be doing in the same.

Once everyone gathered around the den, Morningstar began, "New leaf is here and there isn't a better time to start training new apprentices to help with warriors duties in the upcoming moons. Whitekit come here." There was a startled gasp from some of the warriors gathered around. Whitekit walked proudly up to the front. "From this day on, until you have earned your warrior name, you will be known as Whitepaw. Shadowpelt, you are ready for another apprentice. You have proven your loyalty and compassion many times over and I hope you pass all your knowledge to Whitepaw." Shadowpelt stepped forward, unenthusiastically, and touched noses with Whitepaw. After Shadowpelt and Whitepaw moved towards the side, Morningstar flicked her tail.

"Cats of ShadowClan, even though I am still have many moons in me, I am happy to announce that I have found myself an apprentice that is dedicated to treating and healing. Snowpaw will be my new apprentice," Sweetlight said from her spot close to the Clanrock. I got up and touched noses with her. "During half moon, we will travel to the Moonstone and present you before the medicine cats of StarClan to be accepted."

"Whitepaw! Snowpaw! Whitepaw! Snowpaw!" the rest of the Clan chanted our new names.

Finally, I am one step closer to achieving my dream!

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