Shadowpelt

Prologue

The Water Shall Frost,

The Shadow Shall Wither,

The Sun Shall Shine,

Till The Falling Pine...

Chapter One

" I, leader of Moonclan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. She has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend her to you as a warrior in her turn.

Shadowpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?" Vinestar announced, his voice sounding loud through the clearing.

"I do."

"''Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. Shadowpaw, from this moment you will be known as Shadowpelt. StarClan honors your loyalty, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Moonclan." ''

Vinestar rested his muzzle on the new warrior and Shadowpelt licked Vinestar's shoulder in return.

"Tonight you shall guard the camp, you are forbidden to talk to any cat for the rest of the night." Vinestar stated, he flicked his tail to signal that the meeting was over.

***

Shadowpelt peered up into the trees, he scented a Clan, it smelt sweet, but what Clan was it.

He didn't recognize the scent.

Suddenly the stars turned into a cone, spiraling down onto the grass.

Three starry cats appeared, they spoke together in one single voice,

"Beware not the Forest,

But the cats within..."

In saying those words the three StarClan cats started disappearing.

"Wait, no! What do you mean?" called Shadowpelt after them, but they had already gone.

Chapter Two

"You can go to the warriors den now." meowed Rainwhisker.

Shadowpelt staggered into the den.

"Sleep in that corner." sneered Whiteeye.

Even though the moss in the corner was damp and old Shadowpelt did not care, she fell into a deep sleep the very second that she lay down.

***

She woke up what felt like a few seconds later,