Warriors Super Edition: Hawkwing's Journey by Erin Hunter

Author:Erin Hunter
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Tags: General, Action & Adventure, Juvenile Fiction, Fantasy & Magic, Cats, Animals
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 2016-11-01T03:43:54+00:00

CHAPTER 20

At sunrise on the following day, Leafstar called the Clan together. A gentle breeze was blowing, carrying the scents of the forest even into the heart of the Twolegplace. Hawkwing’s pelt itched with restlessness, and he had the sense that something momentous was about to happen.

When her Clan was gathered around her, Leafstar beckoned with her tail to Bellapaw, Rileypaw, Pebblepaw, and Parsleypaw. The four young cats stepped out of the crowd, exchanging glances that were half excited, half bewildered.

“We must become a Clan again,” Leafstar announced, repeating her words from the day before. “Our journey will be hard, and there are dark times ahead. We will need every one of our warriors. And so this is the right time to make some new ones.”

“What, us? Now?” Pebblepaw squeaked, then slapped her tail over her mouth in embarrassment.

“Yes, you, now,” Leafstar confirmed, amusement glimmering in her amber eyes. “Come closer.”

The four apprentices padded up to their leader, their eyes shining as they gazed at her. Hawkwing thought that his heart would burst with pride and affection as he watched Pebblepaw take her place.

She’s going to be such a fine warrior!

“Rabbitleap,” Leafstar began, addressing Parsleypaw’s mentor, “has your apprentice trained well, and does he understand what it means to be a warrior?”

“He has, and he does,” Rabbitleap replied solemnly.

“Pebblepaw,” Leafstar went on, “your first mentor, Billystorm, was killed by the badgers on your first quest. And no cat knows what happened to his replacement, Sandynose.”

At her words, Hawkwing saw Sandynose’s mate, Plumwillow, close her eyes in pain. It must be so hard for her, he reflected. She’s expecting kits, and she has no idea where their father is.

“But I have watched you, Pebblepaw,” Leafstar continued, “and I know that you have earned your warrior name.”

Pebblepaw glowed at her Clan leader’s praise, and Hawkwing kneaded the ground in front of him, purring. If any cat deserves this, it’s Pebblepaw!

“Tinycloud.” Leafstar turned to Bellapaw’s mentor. “Are you satisfied that your apprentice has earned her warrior name?”

“Without a doubt,” Tinycloud responded, while Bellapaw shivered in excitement.

“And so has Rileypaw,” Nettlesplash added, without waiting to be asked.

The Clan leader dipped her head in acknowledgment. “I, Leafstar, leader of SkyClan,” she continued, “call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend them to you as warriors in their turn.”

Leafstar’s gaze rested on Parsleypaw, who straightened up, his whiskers quivering. “Parsleypaw,” Leafstar meowed, “do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend this Clan, even at the cost of your life?”

“I do,” Parsleypaw replied firmly.

“Then by the powers of StarClan,” Leafstar declared, “I give you your warrior name. Parsleypaw, from this moment you will be known as Parsleyseed. StarClan honors your loyalty and your courage, and we welcome you as a full warrior of SkyClan.”

Taking a pace forward, Leafstar rested her muzzle on Parsleyseed’s head, and he licked her shoulder in response, before stepping back to stand beside his mother and father.

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