Chapter Four : Youth

"Burnetpaw, it's my turn next!" A ginger tabby apprentice stood on top of a rock, his chest puffed out, a smaller black and white tom at the base of the rock.

"Chill out, Beetlepaw, I just want another second or two." The black tom leaped right up onto the rock fearlessly, and Burnetpaw was pushed off by Beetlepaw.

"This rock is so much like the actual Great Rock--"

"It's not as big.." Burnetpaw remarked from the tall grass that brushed the stone, nettles bedding the pine forest floor. The smaller apprentice flicked his tail.

"Whatever. It still feels real-- Beetlestar, leader of HazeClan!"

"You're forgetting that I'd actually be the leader, Burnetstar. You might be able to be Beetlestar if I die early or something, but that won't happen," Burnetpaw leaped up onto the rock, but Beetlepaw hung on with a firm grip.

"In your dreams. I'd be lea--"

"Burnetstar... Burnetstar..!" Burnetstar's eyes flashed open, slightly shocked. He stood up from his nest, his green gaze shifting to the entrance to his den.

"What is it," he blinked, his eyes focusing, "Mousepelt." The grey medicine cat apprentice dipped his head respectfully before swishing his tail. His leafy green eyes were bright with excitement, but at the same time dull from sleepiness.

"Eveningwater just had her kits!"

>> visit Eveningwater
>> it can wait till the morning