Shimmer of Teardrops

A story by Gingerstripe. This story was inspired by http://www.deviantart.com/art/Immortal-Key-290477998

Chapter One
The tom cat sniffed the air and walked by. I shrank back into the shadows as he passed, poking out ever so slightly. As he passed, I hurriedly grabbed my pendant and crept forward to the nearby oak tree. Nether the matter, as he was focused upon the path ahead.

It was a breezy day, and ReedClan was peaceful. The sun shined lazily upon Redpaw, who was taking in his surroundings. The trees, the leaves, the flowers...just as well, so he did not see me. I hid behind every tree, bush and shrub I could find, keeping sure to stay out of his sight. The sky was streaked with white fluffy clouds, and as Redpaw was busy gazing at them, I followed him, as sly as the reddest fox. Redpaw's red fur shined just like a fox. He was a red brown burly tom, with the sweetest green eyes. His long tail was soft and fluffy, a target for kits.

A sudden call of 'Redpaw!' alerted me to my senses, as I grabbed the golden pendant, wringing it onto my neck. Redpaw too, glanced over to his caller. A group of apprentices sat under the