Chance/Four

2 moons later...

I'LL NEVER FORGET TODAY, the day I become an apprentice. I know. "All cats of DestinyClan, gather by the Fate Rock for a ceremony please!" Shiningstar yowls and I smooth my pelt one more time before walking out and into the front of the crowd. Cats step out of the way, a perfect line (or not so perfect. Cats can't help it if their fat pelts get in the way), making me feel like I'm special, important).

I wait at the front as more cats gather, my chin lifted. I can hear cats near by whisper praise at my grace. I turn gently when I hear a mew of protest. "But I look fine!" Petalkit whimpers. Lilyclaw doesn't stop washing her pelt. "You need to look your best, darling. You are already fair but you must be extra special for your Clanmates today." Petalkit pouts but she must be glowing inside.

"Is everyone here?" The silver leader asks as Petalkit makes her way gracefully up to where I stand. "Good. Today is an important day where our kits have come of age to train into the wonderful warriors they'll be. And in six more moons, we will have more warriors to join the..." I tune out for a moment to find two specific cats. There. Foxpelt sits beside Lilyclaw, their tails entwined as they gaze lovingly at Petalkit. My father looks up at me, anger flashing through his eyes into a glare. But I ignore him. I focus on Lilyclaw, acting like she can easily take Grayflower's place. Acting like she is the rightful guardian of Foxpelt's kits. My blood starts boiling but I keep a calm look as I turn back quickly just as Shiningstar calls my name.

"Tansykit, please step forward." I do as she says. "From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, your name is Tansypaw. Your mentor will be Spicefur." I turn back and walk towards Spicefur who is already walking forwards to greet me. We touch noses and I lick her shoulder.