Warrior Cats: The Four Clans

Pinetail bounded through the snow. "I'm not built for this." Thought the ThunderClan medicine cat. Another cat appeared.

"Hi!" it called. Pinetail could recognize that voice anywhere. It was Needlefur, the RiverClan medicine cat. "Gosh, this weather has chilled me to the bone. Not even my fur can save me from this!" Pinetail laughed. Needlefur's pelt was fluffy but it stuck out like thorns giving her her name. She was good natured but sometimes her optimism could rub some cat's fur the wrong way. She never annoyed Pinetail though. In fact, he needed some cheering up in this weather.

"So how are things in your clan?" he asked.

"It's okay." she replied. "The fish are kind of scarce though. Luckily one of our cats thought that if we broke the ice daily in some of the most fish plentyful streams, then we could still fish there."

"How is that idea working?"

"Pretty good, but we only let the best swimmers can break the ice. We don't want any apprentices trying to help out being swept away." Pinetail nodded.

"Thats a good idea." he said.

"So how are things in your clan?" she asked.

"Prey is scarce. Unfortunately we don't have any ideas that will help us catch prey yet."

"Why don't you dig holes in front of mice and rabbit's burrows? If you put thorns in them or something they could get stuck and you could get them later."

"Hey thats a great idea!" he smiled. "Thanks." he said. They were almost at the Moonpool. The other clan's medicine cats were already there.

"What took you guys so long?" asked Finchpelt, the ShadowClan medicine cat. She was a light brown tabby with green eyes. "I can understand if it was hard to hop through the snow. It took me a long time too!" She chuckled.

"What are you all doing gossiping? You're all like apprentices! Never getting a job done. Always procrastinating." an elderly voice rasped. Reedfoot looked at them with narrowed eyes. He was the WindClan medicine cat. He was a ginger and white tabby with gray fur around his muzzle. He was very old and rather cranky. Pinetail rolled his eyes at him. Suddenly he noticed a small cat behind him.

"Whos that?" he asked pointing his tail at the little cat. Reedfoot smiled.

"My new apprentice. He was appointed to me just three days ago. He's really smart and already knows all the herbs!" The little apprentice beamed at the praise.

"What's your name?" Finchpelt asked Reedfoot's apprentice. The little cat shied away from her.

"He's kind of shy." Reedfoot said. "His name is Treepaw."

"Well it's nice to meet you Treepaw!" Said Needlefur brightly. "I was shy the first time I was here too. My name is Needlefur. This is Finchpelt," she said pointing her tail at the ShadowClan medicine cat. "and Pinetail." She finished pointing at him.

"Welcome." Pinetail smiled.

"Leafbare has come early hasn't it?" Reedfoot said gazing off into the distance. "Lets start before we freeze out here."

I agree. Finchfur meowed. Lets get started!

Okay Treepaw. Lets start your ceremony. Reedfoot said with a warm smile. Reedfoot looked at Treepaw. Treepaw, is it your wish to enter the mysteries of StarClan as a medicine cat?

It is. Treepaw answered.

Treepaw looks awfully calm for an occasion like this. Thought Pinetail.

Then come forward. Reedfoot beckoned to the Moonpool.Warriors of StarClan, I present you with this apprentice. He has chosen the path of a medicine cat. Grant him your wisdom and insight so that he may understand your ways and heal his clan in accordance of your will.

Pinetail smiled. The apprentice looked very excited and at the same time looked as if he were about to face his worst fear. He remembered that that was how he had acted. He remembered how he was so scared. Needlefur, who was Needlepaw at the moment, had only been a medicine cat apprentice for a half moon had become his best friend. He remembered the exhilarating moment when he drank from the Moonpool. He loved apprentice ceremonies. The way Finchfur looked when she was about to become an apprentice. The way her face lit up. And his own apprentice. No.He wouldnt think about that. It would bring to many painful memories. Pinetail sighed and watched Treepaw drink from the Moonpool. He joined him.

Cold seeped through Pinetail. He could feel his StarClan ancestors around him. Finally his vision came into focus. In front of him stood his StarClan mentor, Lavenderheart. Pinetail ran up to her to touch noses.Hello. He said brightly.

Its nice to see you again Pinetail. She said with a warm smile. As a kit, Lavenderheart had been his role model. One night, when he was just a kit, he snuck out of camp. Lavenderheart had saved him from a fox that night.The fox wasnt the only one who had died. Lavenderhearts wounds were fatal. She died that night. That was why Pinetail had chosen the path of a medicine cat. He couldnt have any more cats die from wounds.

Lavenderhearts eyes suddenly began to glow. The green StarClan forest around him began to creep with frost. He felt icy. He saw thousands of battling cats around him.

Frost will rule with icy claws. Five must become one before the skys sunrays will melt the snow. Pinetail felt himself being drowned in rivers of ice and the blood of the battling cats. He yowled with pain. Suddenly everything went dark.

Pinetail woke up with a gasp. Needlefur who was already conscious looked at him with concern. She blinked. Pinetail guessed that she already knew that there was a prophecy and not a good one. Finchfur woke up next. She looked up at the sky her face unreadable.

You okay? Pintail asked Finchfur.

Fine. She replied. Reedfoot woke up next, followed by Treepaw.

It was amazing! Treepaw breathed. All my ancestors the stars in their pelt. It was beautiful!

Pinetail smiled at the little apprentices excitement. However, it was not enough to take away the looming dread he felt

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