Bramblestar stood on top of the Highledge. "Ahem," he adressed all the cats with a flick of his tail, and silenced their murmuring.
"Let all cats old enough to catch their own food gather under Highledge for a meeting. A very important meeting."
He waited for everyone to settle down.
Most of the cats loafed, while some just sat with their tail around their paws, ears pricked and waiting.
Okay, Bramblestar thought, I have to say this. He had not experianced this as leader yet. But he had to do it. He was leader.
"Cats. . . . . I. . I am sorry to say, that we have. . We, we have lost a valuable cat today."
There were low gasps in the crowd, followed by respectful silence.
"W-Who?" someone asked.
"We have lost a lovable warrior, she was a curious kit, an eager apprentice, and a brave and loyal warrior. But most of all, she was a beloved mother of our newest apprentices."
There was a gasp from Autumnpaw.
"Skunkface, is now in the paws of StarClan. The good paws of StarClan."
He gulped and then sighed silently. He never thought he would have to give a warrior death speech. Ever.
"Autumnpaw, you are to go with Squirrelflight to bury your mother tonight.
And so, even after this, we must go on.
Barkpaw, I want Pebblecoat as your mentor. She is a strong warrior and will teach you well.
Moonpaw, Sap-pool will be your mentor.
Autumnpaw, as Squirrelflight is going with you on this important-to-StarClan mission, she will be your mentor.
Plumepaw, Graystripe will be your mentor."
"Graystripe?"
"Y-"
"Why should he get Graystripe?" a snarl came from Pebblecoat, cutting Bramblestar off.
"Yeah!" agreed Mushroomtail, a dark-
brown tabby tom with a stubby tail.
"Yeah, why should h-"
"Enough! He is a member of this Clan and should be treated like one!"
Bramblestar yowled, silencing even Pebblecoat. "The meeting is over. Go back to your duties. Plumepaw, go sit near the entrance of the apprentice's den. Graystripe; you know what to do."
"Yes, Bramblestar." Graystripe answered.
He padded over to where Plumpaw was sitting.
"Come on," he mewed.
"Where are we going?"
"On our first mentor-apprentice mission. Just you and me."
"Oh," was all Plumepaw added.
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The Warrior Within: #2: Fallen Stars
DiversosPlumepaw is a young ThunderClan apprentice who has a life-time of mystery ahead of him. But when ThunderClan loose what was dear to them most, will they survive, or thrive? Can Plumepaw change their fate? Find out! Also read the first book "The Warr...
