Warriors: Ebonypaw's Loss (SOB Mini Story) (COMPLETE)

Chapter 4

A few days had passed since the birth of Greenpine's kits. Ebonypaw had spent every day training hard with Bloodfur, and always tried to find time to visit Greenpine, Smokekit, and Jadekit. I hope they'll like me! She continued to think to herself. I hope they'll know they can come to me whenever they need anything.

It was early morning now, and Ebonypaw was ready for another training session with Bloodfur. When she stepped out of the apprentices den, she was surprised to see him speaking with Cobratail and Depthstar.

"Very well," The clan leader meowed, dipping his head. "I look forward to hearing how it goes."

As he and Cobratail turned away, Ebonypaw padded up to Bloodfur, uneasy. "What was that about? Did I do something wrong?"

Bloodfur turned to her. "No, of course not," He promised, his eyes shining. "I was just letting them know what we're doing today."

She blinked. "What are we doing today?" What's going on? I'm so confused!

"Your assessment," He replied with a purr.

"What?" Ebonypaw's heart skipped a beat. Today?? My warrior assessment?? Already?? "Really?" She gasped. "You think I'm ready?"

Bloodfur nodded, his eyes warm. "Definitely! You're great at hunting and fighting, and you know the warrior code inside and out. You're ready to become a warrior."

She could hardly believe her ears. I'm going to be a warrior..! Unease flooded through her. But first I need to pass my assessment! "Do you think I'll pass?" She asked anxiously.

"I'd be shocked if you didn't," He meowed. "Let's go."

They were about to leave the camp when an angry hiss sounded nearby. They paused and turned to see Heatstorm standing by the warriors den, fur bristling as he faced Foxflower and Spiderfang. The two warriors were standing very close to each other, looking wary.

"What do you mean, you're together?" Heatstorm exclaimed angrily.

Foxflower was staring at her brother in annoyance, her fluffy white tipped tail lashing. "Me and Spiderfang are going to be mates," She growled. "What's your problem?"

"My problem is, that cat betrayed us!" The orange and white tom snarled, narrowing his eyes at the black and dark gray warrior, who looked uneasy, his eyes fixed on the ground as his tail twitched. "What can you possibly see in him? How can you even trust him?"

"Spiderfang is a good cat!" His sister retorted, her green eyes flaring with anger. "He's fun, caring, and respectful, things that you could improve on."

Heatstorm bristled furiously. "That piece of fox dung is Poisonedsap's son, and Revengeheart's half brother!" He hissed. "Have you forgotten that?"

"It doesn't matter!" Foxflower shot back, thrusting her muzzle in his face. "He's not like them!"

The orange and white tom hissed in annoyance. "For StarClan's sake!" He dug his claws into the ground. "First my family forgives a cat who murdered Cardinalpaw, and now you're taking a traitor as a mate? Have you all gone mad?"

Ebonypaw's stomach twisted at watching them argue. She turned to Bloodfur anxiously. "Should you do something? You're their kin."

Her mentor stared at the cats, looking uneasy. "No... I think Heatstorm would be more angry if I went over." He hesitated. "They'll work it out."

She hesitated. "What if he attacks Spiderfang..?"

Bloodfur shook his head. "Heatstorm is angry, but he wouldn't harm a clanmate. Especially one who means so much to his sister." After a long moment, he turned toward the thorn tunnel. "Let's go," He tried to sound a little cheerful. "It's time for your assessment."