||Spice's Destiny||

<Chapter 2>

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It's been a few sunrises, Alder'Paw was patrolling with Wren'Paw, Swift Jay, Rye'Wing and Wolf'Pelt. "So what are we looking for exactly?" Wren'Paw asked as Alder'Paw observed the snow, but as he did, his gaze landed on some cobwebs that were in the trees. "We are not patrolling guys," Wolf'Pelt began, Alder'Paw turned towards the patrol. "What?" He blinked, "we are going to confort Wind'Clan." Rye'Wing finished for Wolf'Pelt. Alder'Paw shifted uncomfortably, before turning towards the cobwebs. He padded over towards the tree. He carefully stood on his hind paws, "Alder'Paw? What are you doing?" He heard Wren'Paw asked crossly, but he ignored him. Alder'Paw carefully grabbed the cobwebs, wrapping them around his paw. "I'm going to give these cobwebs back to Ash'Flight." He mewed,

He saw Rye'Wing and Wolf'Pelt exchange doubtful glances, while Swift Jay nodded in understanding. "Meet us at Wind'Clan's border once you're done with that." The former tribe cat mewed, Wren'Paw stared at Alder'Paw in disgust. "Okay." Alder'Paw nodded before bounding off towards camp, passing by a badger's den. He soon arrived at camp, entering inside. He then headed towards the medicine cat den. "Ash'Flight?" He called out as he entered the den, he noticed the medicine cat was organizing herbs. She turned her gaze towards him, "Oh, Alder'Paw. How may I help you?" She had a kind smile on her muzzle.

In response, he held up his paw that was wrapped with cobwebs. "You found some cobwebs?" Ash'Flight looked surprised as she carefully unwrapped the cobwebs from his paw and placed them in a small hole with the other cobwebs. "Yeah I did. I remembered that you were running low on cobwebs so I thought I got you some more." He explained, Ash'Flight looked at him again. Nodding in understanding. "You would've made a good medicine cat apprentice," she commented. "but that's just destiny." She sighed, shaking her head. Alder'Paw noticed she looked lost in thought. "Did you receive a prophecy from Star'Clan?" She suddenly asked, looking at him. A strange glint in her eyes. "No." He looked surprised but forced his voice to sound calm,

Ash'Flight's shoulders drooped, but didn't reply. He was about to turn away and leave, "at least, think about it?" He flicked his ears as she spoke again, "Think?" He echoed, gazing at her. What did Ash'Flight mean? What was he supposed to think about? Ash'Flight stared at him, "Think about your answer to this question: do you want to be my apprentice Alder'Paw?" She mewed, Alder'Paw gaped at this. Clearly astonished. He found himself with his thoughts, silently thinking to himself. He had been looking at the medicine cat den a lot, and he would sometimes pick herbs for her whenever he's on patrol, he would also sometimes help her out with her duties.

Did he really need to think about it? Was it possible for him to switch? Can he even switch roles? Was he even allowed to? Before he could reply, his father, Thistle'Star, padded over. "Greetings Ash'Flight." His voice was deep with his usual annoyance and temper. "Hello Thistle'Star." Ash'Flight nodded in greetings, before glancing at Alder'Paw. "Any unusual signs?" Thistle'Star asked, narrowing his eyes. The fur along Ash'Flight's shoulders started bristling. Did his father accuse the medicine cat for any misread signs? If so, why did he accuse her for such a thing? Don't all cats do that? Alder'Paw shook himself, unable to find any words.

He tensed a bit when he saw Ash'Flight lash her tail, as if she was gonna attack the leader. 'Please don't! He might exile you or worse!' He silently pleaded, she caught sight of his face and sighed. "No Thistle'Star. But I'm going to the moonpool tonight with the other medicine cats." She sniffed, digging her claws into the earth's surface. Alder'Paw blinked. "Oh yes, the haft-moon meeting." Thistle'Star straightens himself, before bounding off. Was his father mad? He glanced at Ash'Flight. "Ash'Flight." Alder'Paw began, she looked at him with her ears perked. "I wanna come with you to the moonpool tonight, to become your apprentice." He finished, straightening himself.