The Dawn of Thunder

Chapter 5

        It was two more moons before Thunderkit finally healed. She looked in awe at her paw when Skyface removed the cobwebs. Along one of her claws was a scratch that ran up onto her paw, leaving a scar.

"A true warrior has scars, right father?" Thunderkit asked as she looked at her paw.

"No neccisarily, you can be a true warrior and not have a single scar." Blazingglory gave Thunderkit a quick lick over the ears. "Come on, we have to go home now. Someone has a ceremony to get to!"

"I wish you luck in the future Blazingglory," Whitestar walked up to them and dipped his head. "Especially you young Thunderkit. I see a good future ahead for you." Thunderkit was confused but quickly dismissed it. She was finnally becoming an apprentice! And she was going home too!

"We'll be heading out now, Whitestar," Blazingglory meowed as he dipped his head to him.

"Of course, but there is snow covering the ground right now. So Molestep will help you." A light brown tom dipped his head to Blazingglory. "May Starclan watch over you!"

"So, Thunderkit, ready to go home?"

"Yes!"

"Then let's go!"

        Blazingglory set down Thunderkit right outside the camp entrance. He nodded to Thunderkit to go first. Warily, Thunderkit padded through the thorn tunnel, coming out through the other side and breathing in all of the comforting scents. She looked around and saw her littermates playing in the snow outside of the nursery. Excited, she launched herself towards them, bowling Moonkit over.

"What the- hey watch where you are-" But Moonkit stopped, staring at Thunderkit with wide eyes.

"Thunderkit? It's really you! You're back!" Firekit knocked Thunderkit off of Moonkit, tussling with her a bit.

"Thunderkit's back!" Snowkit cried, leaping in to join the pile.

"Thunderkit?" Thunderkit looked up to see a dark brown tabby come out of the nursery, followed by a light brown tabby.

"Willowkit! Thornkit!" Thunderkit pushed her brothers off and trotted over to them, purring. "Good to see you two!"

"Thunderkit! You're alive!" Willowkit cried, running up to her. Thunderkit touched noses with her and turned to Thornkit.

"How's it been?"

"Good," Thornkit nodded. "I can't believe it! We thought you weren't coming back," Thunderkit purred.

"If I didn't come back who would help you get into trouble?"

"These two have been getting into plenty of trouble," Vineflight walked out, sitting down in the shade while looking at her kits lovingly. "Your mother will be thrilled that you're alive Thunderkit! She's out right now, but she'll be back soon." Grayfur! Thunderkit had missed her mother the past three moons. She at least had Blazingglory with her though. 

"Wow! Thunderkit, you sure have grown!" Thunderkit turned around to see Falconpaw walking up to her.

"Falconpaw! Good to see you again!" Thunderkit purred.

"Actually, its Falconwing now. I was given my warrior name a few days ago."

"Oh," Thunderkit looked down at her paws. "I guess we won't be training with eachother then?"

"I'm afraid not, but," Falconwing gave her ear a quick lick. "I'll be happy to help you with your training whenever you need it!"

"Thanks!" Thunderkit purred.