Warrior Cats: Snake's Path

Chapter four

!!PLEASE READ!! One of my close friends, @Quirky_quail09, is writing a story called Warrior Cats: Mistle's journey. Make sure you go and check their story out! Also, their oc, Thornkit, will be included in this story as one of Toadpath's lovely kits! Thanks for reading. Enjoy the story, lovely readers! 

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Adderpaw, Swiftpaw and Driftpaw were out on a hunting patrol with their mentors; Birchsong, Toadpounce and Poisonedpetal. "You three, this is adding up for you becoming warriors. One last hunt as apprentices, before you become warriors." Birchsong smiled. "Go find some prey. Adderpaw, you can go to the Twolegplace. Driftpaw, you can go near the river. And Swiftpaw, you can go near the Fourtrees."  The apprentices nodded and bounded off in the directions they had been given. Adderpaw walked for what seemed like moons before she arrived at the kittypet dens. Scenting a mouse, the she-cat crouched down and unsheathed her claws, smiling. She was upwind of the mouse, so it wouldn't scent her. Before she could pounce, however, a new scent washed through the area, not one she recognised. Tensing, Adderpaw looked around, her ears twitching. A loud yowl pierced the air, and a large, spotted something tackled her from the side. "An easy kill for me! Not even fully grown yet!" the Savannah cat snarled, smiling. Snarling, Adderpaw pushed her hind paws into the cat's stomach, which would be effective if the older she-cat was lighter and younger. Another snarl ripped through the air, but neither of the two she-cats had made the noise. A bundle of blue-black-white fur tackled the black-spotted she-cat. "What did we say about attacking those Clan cats, Voodoo? You of all cats know if there's one, there's usually more!" The cat named Voodoo laughed harshly. "Storm, you know us. There's always two of HorizonClan around!" Unexpectedly, a red Maine Coon launched out of the bushes onto Adderpaw, who had gotten to her paws. "The name's Red. Yours?" Adderpaw frowned before answering. "Adderpaw. Why does it matter, though?" Red grinned. "I always like to know the name of the cats I'll be killing." Eyes widening, Adderpaw feinted her paws to one side so the tom would go to block. As she thought, Red turned away, so she sunk her teeth into his neck before kicking his underbelly. "Nobody touches an apprentice of GroveClan!" she snarled, raking her claws along Red's face. "Retreat, Red! This is a fight we won't win!" The warrior apprentice and Storm watched as the two cats bolted, before Toadpounce turned to Storm. "Thank you. Storm, wasn't it?" Adderpaw turned to the older she-cat. Storm nodded. "I don't like seeing cats struggle. You, my friend, needed help." Adderpaw smiled. "Well, I'm certainly grateful. Thanks, Storm!" "Anytime- wait, I don't know your name. I believe it was Adderpaw that I heard when Red asked." The apprentice nodded. "Thistlestar should know of this, however. We can't have rogues living near our territory." Adderpaw sighed. "Very good, Adderpaw! That was amazing!" Toadpounce and the others padded into the clearing. "Your friends?" Storm asked. Adderpaw nodded, before the group went returned to camp. 

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"All cats old enough to catch their own prey, gather under the MossRock to hear my words!" Thistlestar called. Storm had been invited into the camp, and everyone treated her like a cat from STarClan after they had heard what happened. "Adderpaw, step forward." Her tail flicking nervously, Adderpaw walked forward. "Toadpounce, how did she fight?" Thistlestar called on the tom. "Like a warrior. She fought like a cat of TigerClan!" Toadpounce said proudly. "Then, Adderpaw, you will be now known as Adderheart. StarClan honours you courage and quick wit." "Adderheart! Adderheart! Adderheart!" The clan cheered for Adderheart. "Now, as for Storm. You defended one of our members, and fought with honour. You are welcome to stay as long as you want to, as long as you don't cause trouble." Thistlestar mewed, smiling at Storm. "Thank you. I promise to not cause any trouble, and help you with anything that goes wrong." "Thank you, Storm. Now, Driftpaw, Swiftpaw, come forward." The two apprentices stepped forward, looking excited. "Swiftpaw, Driftpaw. You passed your warrior assessments along with Adderheart, so it's only fair you get warrior names as well. Swiftpaw, from this day onwards you shall be known as Swiftholly. StarClan honours you kindness and resilience." "Swiftholly! Swiftholly! Swiftholly!" The clan cheered for the new warrior. "Driftpaw, from this day onwards, you shall be known as Driftpuddle. StarClan honours your confidence and compassion." "Driftpuddle! Driftpuddle! Driftpuddle!" The clan cheered once more for the young tom. "Meeting dismissed!" Thistlestar jumped down from the rock and into his den.

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The day after the vigil, Driftpuddle asked Swiftholly an important question, forgetting about Adderheart being right beside them. "Swiftholly- I have a question for you. Recently I've felt way more then a friend should about you, and um... would you consider being my mate...?" he asked hesitantly. Swiftholly's eyes brightened, and she smiled. "Yes. I've felt the same way for a long time now." The two twined their tails, purring. "While you guys be cute, I'll be over here." Adderheart smiled, purring. "Race you to the warriors' den!" Swiftholly smiled, speeding off. The sibling duo bolted after her, before the three crashed into Toadpounce. "I figured you'd all want to know! We've named the kits. The oldest she-kit is named Thornkit, her brother is named Loomkit, and the youngest kit, a she-kit, is named Maplekit. Wanna come and meet 'em?" Toadpounce smiled. The warriors all nodded, and they padded over towards the nursery to meet the kits. Slipping inside, Toadpounce invited Adderheart in to meet them first. "They're adorable! Which is which?" Pointing to the kits one by one, Toadpounce has a proud expression on his face. "Thornkit, Maplekit and Loomkit." "They're all lovely, Toadpounce." Adderheart purred, before walking out and sending Swiftholly in. Adderheart padded into the warriors' den, smiling. "Adderheart! Question time- what did Driftpuddle ask Swiftholly?" Darkleap asked, grinning. Adderheart raised an eyebrow, sitting down. "He asked her to be his mate- and she said yes." "Not surprised. They've been acting funny around each other for ages. By the way, I thought you'd want to know- Heronpath and Quailheart got together. Those two really did like each other." Adderheart purred in an amused way, before padding into the warriors' den. "Wait a minute, Adderheart! I've gotta ask you a question now!" Darkleap bounded in. "What is it, Darkleap?" she mewed. "Well, I need advice about one thing. There's a cat I really like- Willowlight-and I'm gonna ask her to be my mate, and I'm not sure how to ask." Adderheart licked her paw and rubbed it behind her ear, wondering how to answer. "How about you just ask if she's alright, and just start a conversation. Offer her some prey, maybe." Adderheart smiled. "Hey, great idea!" Darkleap bounded off. "Thanks, Adderheart!" he called over his shoulder. Smiling, Adderheart curled up to sleep as Driftpuddle and Swiftholly padded in, shoulder to shoulder. 

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