The Three

Chapter 6

I stood there watching my litter mate run into the darkness. The pain I felt losing two litter mates all in one day was unbearable. I dreaded going back to camp seeing my sister's dead body in the middle for everyone to see. I dragged my paws every time I took a step closer to the camp. I had to tell everyone that I couldn't find Pepper and see Mints dead body. I got closer and closer till I stood looking at the thorns that entranced the camp. I padded in to see Mint not there and everyone looking at me.

"wheres Mint!" I wailed

" sweetie she is in the medicine den and breathing, everything will be fine" Stone's smooth voice came into view

My heart skipped a beat with joy, I ran up to Stone and jumped on him purring with delight.

" Ow.. my bones aren't as strong as they used to Feather"

"Oh sorry" I mumbled while getting off of him

He purred with delight and licked my ear

" Where is Pepper?"

The question hit me like a stone. I shuffled my paws and looked a down,

" I couldn't find him..."

I didn't see Stone's reaction but I heard him mew

" Minnow, you and I are going to search for him tomorrow morning"

I finally looked at Stone

" we will find him" determination in his voice

I nodded and padded towards the medicine den knowing that they won't find Pepper he doesn't want to be found. I pushed my way inside to see Fern laying beside Mint her nose in her fur. Oak was putting some cobweb on her belly. She looked up,

" Feather there you are will you hold down this cobweb real fast"

I walked over to where Oak was and started pushing lightly,

" when will she wake up? I questioned

" It will be a moon or two"  she answered quietly to not disturb Fern. Disappointment set in my gaze, I wasn't looking forward to those moons of being alone. I heard someone push their way through,

" Feather it is time for you to become a Hunter"

I couldn't believe what I was hearing, I'm becoming a hunter! Excitement came from me only for a second as I felt numb from it. Oak got Fern up and we both Padded through the entrance. Minnow beckoned me forward,

" Feather you now are six moons old, At this time you will become a hunter for your sleek body frame and your powerful hind legs. I will be your mentor even though I am a guard, I will train you as well as all the other hunters."

We touched noses under the bright full moon " Feather! Feather! Feather!" All the cats around cheered!