Bluestar's Prophecy/Chapter 4

"Bluepaw stared after Stonepelt as he padded away to join Adderfang and Tawnyspots at the nettle patch. She felt dizzy with happiness. She couldn't wait till Snowpaw returned so she could tell her sister how much she'd learned. Being a ThunderClan apprentice was the best in the world."

— Narrator about Bluepaw in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 74

Bluestar's Prophecy
Chapter number:	4 (of 45)
Page numbers:	62-74
Point of View:	Bluepaw
Chronology

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Chapter Number: 4 (of 45)

Page Numbers: 62-74

Chapter description

Bluepaw and Snowpaw are congratulated on becoming apprentices after their ceremonies. Rosekit, Sweetkit and Thistlekit are the first to greet the new apprentices. Rosekit states they will miss the two, and Thistlekit asks why he cannot be a apprentice, claiming he is a better fighter than the sisters. Swiftbreeze, Moonflower, Stormtail and Adderfang join in congratulating Bluepaw and Snowpaw. Adderfang points out the unexpectedness of the ceremony and implies it was simply to distract the Clan from WindClan's prey theft. Goosefeather mews that if a battle is going to occur, they will need all the warriors they can get. Adderfang is surprised that Pinestar had chosen to make apprentices, and when Snowpaw protests they could fight, Adderfang states he was sure they could, but they did not have any training. Bluepaw wonders if Adderfang is right, and Pinestar had only made them apprentices to stop a battle.

Stonepelt states he hopes Bluepaw is ready to climb the ravine, explaining that the sooner she starts her training, the better, since there may be a battle soon. Snowpaw and her mentor, Sparrowpelt, emerge, stating that they were going into the forest. Bluepaw stumbles climbing the slope, and Stonepelt explains that speed is not everything. When she makes it up to the top of the ravine, Thistlekit and Rosekit can be seen playing in the camp. Sparrowpelt brings Snowpaw to the river, and Stonepelt brings Bluepaw deeper into the forest, revealing that they are to gather moss for the elders. He demonstrates how to collect it and explains that she is learning valuable skills that will help her hunting and fighting.

The two collect the new bedding, though Bluepaw struggles with the bundles a couple of times. They go down the ravine, Stonepelt a few paces ahead and breaking Bluepaw's fall when she slips. Leopardpaw sees this, prompting Bluepaw to explain that she's learned to use her claws properly and carry more prey at once. Lepoardpaw teases her, and Bluepaw crossly asks if there is anything in the warrior code preventing her from hiding thistles in her denmate's nest.

Larksong is relieved when they come in, since she'd been struggling to sleep in the cold. Mumblefoot asks how it is to be an apprentice, and Bluepaw lies that it is great while her and Stonepelt dig through Weedwhisker's nest. Stonepelt tucks the moss into the nest, promising to bolster the sides later. Bluepaw grows irritated again at Weedwhisker's complaining, and is eventually released to eat. She eyes Leopardpaw coldly as she settles beside Patchpaw. Leopardpaw says that she bets they did not say thank you. Bluepaw stares at her, asking if she meant the elders. Leopardpaw says every cat knows they complain all the time. Patchpaw says that Fuzzypelt had said that they are grumpy because they cannot do it on their own. Leopardpaw comments they are lucky they do not have to do it, tossing a morsel of thrush to Bluepaw, saying her mouse would not fill her up. Bluepaw feels like a real apprentice and bites into the morsel thankfully. Stonepelt tells her they'll be hunting the next day, and Bluepaw is excited to put her new skills to use.

Characters

Major

• Bluepaw

Minor

• Stormtail
• Adderfang
• Snowpaw
• Rosekit
• Sweetkit
• Thistlekit
• Swiftbreeze
• Moonflower
• Goosefeather
• Featherwhisker
• Stonepelt
• Sparrowpelt
• Leopardpaw
• Larksong
• Mumblefoot
• Weedwhisker
• Patchpaw
• Tawnyspots

Mentioned

• Pinestar