Warriors: A Vision of Shadows #1: The Apprentice's Quest

Nightfall but into the biggest prey she would get in a while. It was late leaf-fall and every cat was either preparing or dreading it. Nightfall was dreading it because it would mark a full year since her son, Berrykit had drown in the river. It had been two moons since the Shadowclan tension. All of that was over now. Jaggedpeak kept his promise. His warriors never step paw across boarder again. At least, not for now. Jaggedpeak just lost his seventh life already. His deputy was a cruel cat. It worried some of the queens. Songbird and Lionwing were having kits. Nightfall hated to admit it, but she still loved her old mate. They kind of split up after the death of their last kit. Nightfall would always and forever hate Songbird. Sagepaw and Tawnypaw became Sagepool and Tawnylily. They were growing into fine warriors but every cat knew that Sagepool would also be in the nursery soon.
The number in warriors were growing.
The warriors:
Lionwing
Nightfall
Tawnylily
Sagepool
Jayheart
Fireclaw
Sparrowwing
Rainmoon
Rocktail
Tuftwhisker
Pinefrost
Riverjay

Most of them were born at the time or right after Berrykit’s death so Nightfall is reminded of him every time they mention their kithood.

Adderheart had sadly died and had been replaced by Purefrost.

Nightfall listened intently as she kept watch one cold Leaf-bare night. What an odd looking silverpelt. Instead of it’s usual black, with silver spots, it was instead yellowish with deep, rich cloud ahead. Was it already dawn? It couldn’t be. Then, a face miraculously appeared in the sky.
A starry face, a familiar face.
Adderfang.
Nightfall’s suspicion rises to the roof. Starclan? Do they know I hate them? Because I still do!
“We know you hate us.” Adderfang meowed calmly.
Not you in particular. Nightfall thought.
“Nightfall. Starclan is all of your dead ancestors. Or, your dead offspring. Berrykit is part of Starclan too. Are you saying that you hate you kit too?”
Nightfall squirmed where she was. He had a valid point.
“And your mother, your father, your brother.”
The painful memories started flooding back again from before Berrykit left her.
She shook them away. “I don’t hate them.” Nightfall corrected. “I hate their ideas of things. I hate how unhelpful they are. I hate how they just sit there and watch cats suffer and do nothing about it! I hate it that they give us these stupid riddles that were supposed to solve, and by the time we do, it’s all over. Don’t you see my frustration? I love the cats in Starclan! At least, the one I knew. But their ideas and tactics is what I hate that I can’t stand it!”
Nightfall had never ranted or said any of this aloud. She was yowling now. Luckily, not cat heard her.
How good it felt to get it all out. Nightfall no longer hated her clanmates. (She still hated Songbird of course) her clanmates were just trying to survive the wretched Starclan too.
Adderfang sighed from the sky.
“I know. You’re not the only cat to have doubts and complaints. But we don’t have that kind of power, Nightfall. No cat does.”
“You’re the dead ones! The magical ones, the powerful ones!” Nightfall countered, fur bristled.
Adderfang sighed again.
“What do you want us to do? Bring your dead kits back, and Lionwing? And your mother father and brother? It’s not that simple.”
“Why can’t it be that simple?” Nightfall asked, distraught. Starclan really had no power to help.
Even though Nightfall hated Starclan, she still hoped that they had power to turn back time and fix everything.
There was no hope for any cat.

Chapter 8 on the next book in this series!

Ok so not to spoil or anything but the apprentice in this book is one of lion blazes kits who becomes a medicine cat. And for those who haven't read the previous arcs u should because they are great .... Good job Erin hunter(s)!!!!!😊😊😊😊 can't wait to read this book!!!!

Sunsetpaw emerged from the medicine den the next evening. She felt sore and her limbs were stiff, but she was eager to become a warrior! Warriors didn't complain about injuries they got from a fight. Her sister, Splashpaw, bounded over, eyes shining. " It's time, Sunsetpaw!" She squealed, dancing on her paws. " It's finally time!" Sunsetpaw purred at her sister's delight. " That's no way to behave, Splashpaw. Try to act like a real warrior." Splashpaw rolled her eyes and continued to bounce in place. " Oh! Sunsetpaw, Splashpaw!" Willowlight came running over and started to lick her kits fiercely. " We're so proud of you!"
" Yes, both of you!" Blazeheart purred. Sunsetpaw buried her nose into her father's chest fur, grateful for his appearance: he was always busy, helping the clan.
" Though, you are looking a little worse for wear...Let me help you."
" Mother! Stop!" Willowlight had launched herself onto Splashpaw and began grooming her pelt. Blazeheart purred at his mate and blinked at Sunsetpaw, who twitched her whiskers in amusement.
" May all cats old enough to catch their own prey gather beneath Highrock for a clan meeting!" Sharpstar's yowl cut through the clearing, and Sunsetpaw felt a jolt of panic. She hastily licked her fur flat while she followed her parents into the gathering crowd. She caught Cherrybud's eye and nodded. The tortoiseshell nodded back.
On her left was Specklebranch, who smiled, and on Cherrybud's right was Smokecloud. The black tom flicked his tail and mouthed, " Good luck."
Sunsetpaw, hot under her fur, looked away, not noticing the glare Specklebranch shot Smokecloud. " Splashpaw, come forward." Sharpstar meowed. Sunsetpaw watched her sister pad up to the leader and stand in front of him calmly; although, on closer expecting, her tail tip quivered with excitement. " Splashpaw, ThunderClan honours your eagerness, skill in battle and optimism. You will make a fine warrior." Sharpstar let out a purr.
" Your warrior name shall be Splashtail."
Splashtail licked Sharpstar's shoulder and padded back to her spot. As she passed, Splashtail blinked warmly at Sunsetpaw.
" Sunsetpaw, come forward." Sunsetpaw's heart seemed to stop. On shaky paws — she cursed herself for not having more composure — Sunsetpaw walked up to the black tom and looked up at him expectantly.
" Sunsetpaw, you are well known for being the smartest, fastest and cleverest apprentice in ThunderClan, and now you can be one of our best warriors." Sharpstar paused, his brow furrowing a bit as he studied her. After what felt like ages, he continued. " To honour how you painted the forest with your skill, I name you Sunsetsplash." Sunsetsplash licked Sharpstar's shoulder. As she did so, he turned and pressed his muzzle to her ear. " You will do great things, Sunsetsplash...remember that well." Sunsetsplash, feeling dizzy, merely nodded and joined her sister." Splashtail! Sunsetsplash! Splashtail! Sunsetsplash!"
After the cats cheered the names of the new warriors, they began to break up.
Sunsetsplash felt embarrassed at everybody's praise as she padded over to her friends and sister. " Hey! Sunsetsplash!" Cherrybud meowed. She gave her a quick lick on the cheek as Splashpaw wreathed around Sunsetsplash. " Congrats! I'm proud of you, Sunset." Specklebranch touched his nose against hers. " I'm proud too, Sunsetsplash." Smokecloud purred. The sleek tom padded up and pressed his flank against hers.Sunsetsplash shivered at his touch, and felt breathless as she gazed into his eyes. " Sunsetsplash, Splashtail. It's time for your vigil." Sharpstar yowled.
Sunsetsplash caught her sister' eye and followed her to the camp's entrance, where the leader was waiting.
" You know the drill." Was all he said before disappearing into his den. As Sunsetsplash sat down, preparing the hours long vigil, she couldn't help but purr. She was finally a warrior!

Next chapter in the next book. I will make a chapter list soon 🤗
-Sunsetsplash