Bright Forest

Chapter 22

 "Spottedpaw!" his fur bristled, but he tried to remain calm.

She was collecting some herbs and then she met his gaze. They looked at each other for a moment before he scrambled away to the Thunderpath. "I won't let her ruin my reputation again..."

-Why did you stop?- asked Flakekit.

-I saw something... and there is the Thunderpath. Sometimes, monsters like to run along this path and hit cats. Twolegs usually enter their body and they use them for something... some think it's for transportation while others think it's for fun. Either way they're quite dangerous. And that's why I will be taking you over the Thunderpath.

He knew that if he took the Pine Path he would've been caught by StormClan or DoveClan patrols, so the Thunderpath seemed like the best solution.

-Aww, why can't I walk by myself?

-You need to be fast, but you aren't fast enough. But when you become a warrior you will speed through it easily.

He grabbed her and he looked around: no monsters yet. The apprentice trotted on the rocky gray path until he heard a rumble.

-Rustpaw?- he could tell Flakekit was stressed. He reached the other side and hid in some ferns as a monster passed beside them, roaring.

The grass beside them shook as it passed. Flakekit looked traumatized.

"Oh StarClan...". -And that was a monster.

-That was... so... epic... yet horrifying!

-I know. Now let's go. Remember, when we get there, don't tell anyone who you are.

-Huh? Why?

-It's a secret hideout and if the cats there recognize that you're from StormClan, they'll... uh, eat you.

-Oh. Why are you still alive then?

-I managed to form a truce with them. Just pretend you're a lost kit, okay?

This time Flakekit walked beside him. After a while she stopped.

-My paws hurt... are we there yet?

-Almost. Are you hungry?

–Yes!

He nudged her in a bush. -I'll be right back.

"Finally, I knew that squirrel would come in handy!" he thought to himself as he reached for it. He also noticed that the sky was getting cloudy since they got to DoveClan.

He gave the prey to Flakekit. -Have this.

-Thanks!- Flakekit purred as she chomped down the squirrel.

"I have never seen a kit eat a squirrel in seconds in my entire life... it surely is an outstanding experience, a sight to behold."

-If you want I'll carry you there!

-Yes, please! Also, is it just me or is it getting colder?

-It's warmer at the secret place, so hang on!

He grabbed the kit and kept walking. The wind was getting colder and the kit was getting more sleepy.

-Are we there yet?

-Almost!

As he arrived at the doors of DoveClan camp, he felt the kit snore. "She's so sleepy... I probably was like that too."

He peered in camp: Bristleglade was the only one in camp, crouched down with her paws steady beneath her body. "I'll get the prey once they handle Flakekit." She saw him and stood up. -That took a while.