Bubblepaws' Destiny: Chapter 3 (Finally)
"May all cats who are old enough to catch their own prey, gather beneath the Wet Rock for a clan meeting!"
Cheetahstar used to ancient call for clan meetings, Bubblekit bounded forward, it was her time to become an apprentice, who would her mentor be? She noticed Troutheart wasn't there, you'd think the clan deputy would come to a clan meeting, and none of the elders were there... odd, she was also kept away from the clearing the night before, does that mean... Troutheart was... dead?
"There are several things to discuss this meeting. First and foremost, Bubblekit, step forward."
"Bubblekit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you shall be known as Bubblepaw. Your mentor will be Breezesong. I hope Breezesong will pass down all they know to you. Breezesong, come forward. You have received excellent training from Fallenfeather, and you have shown yourself to be kind, and strong. You will mentor Bubblepaw, and I expect you to pass on all you know to Bubblepaw. Congratulations" she smiled, new apprentices in the clan were always a good thing. "Next, I must choose a deputy for this clan, as our past deputy, Troutheart, has moved onto StarClan after ShadowClan's attack at the gathering. I say these words before StarClan, so that the spirits of our warrior ancestors may hear and approve of my choice. The new deputy of RiverClan is Birchblaze."
As she heard her clanmates chanting her name, she smiled, her clanmates approved
"The final thing I have to say is... I am retiring, to become a queen." before she could explain why, she was interrupted by yowls of protest. "SILENCE! Let me explain myself! I have decided to adopt a young kit I found in the woods, she explained that her parents have died, and she was left all alone near the river." she beckoned with her tail, "Come out little one"
The young kit came out, the kit was white as a ghost, and appeared to be blind. Her clanmates noticed this, and decided it was a good choice, no matter how good of a leader Cheetahstar is, "I have decided to name her Ghostkit, after the color of her pelt." She leaped off the Wet Rock, letting Birchblaze speak
"This is... unexpected, at the least. I was unprepared to become leader, but I will just have to do my best. I understand I need to select a new deputy, and I believe I have made my decision." he glanced at his clanmates "I say these words before StarClan, so that the spirits of our warrior ancestors may hear and approve of my choice. The new deputy of RiverClan is Dustpounce."
"Dustpounce! Dustpounce! Dustpounce!" they all chanted in unison.
"Tonight, I will head to the Moonstone with Oakriver to recieve my nine lives. Dismissed."
Bubblepaw was 7 moons now, she practiced battle moves with Finpaw, her best friend, and she was doing well, they both were. As their mentors watched them, they practiced battle moves for hours, and then Birchstar said "Bubblepaw, Finpaw, I have a challenge for you. First to catch three mice wins."
Bubblepaw raced into the forest, heading for a beech tree where mice usually hunted, she saw two mice. Dropping into the all too familiar hunting crouch, she pounced, clamping one paw on each mouse. They let out squeaks of pain, and she silenced them with a swift bite to the neck, she buried them in the dirt, and searched for more. She heard her name being called by Breezesong "Bubblepaw! Bring back your catch, Finpaw has won." she frowned, she almost caught her third mouse, but she dug up her prey and padded back to the clearing, when Birchstar said "Good job, both of you, Finpaw, you get first pick of the Fresh-kill pile once we get back. No more work for the both of you today, you did well."
Bubblepaw smiled, being praised by the leader always warmed her pelt, and she flicked Finpaw with her tail "Race you back!" she instantly broke off into a run, giving herself a head start, not like she needed it, she was the fastest apprentice in RiverClan, she won with ease, once Finpaw got back, she gently clawed his nose "Haha! Slowpoke!"
Chapter 4 coming... soon.. The last time I put a deadline on myself I released the chapter a week later so no deadline this time lol. <3