Chapter 13 Silverpaw woke up to see the sun barely up in the sky. Silverpaw got up and left Thornpaw and Lionpaw to sleep. Mistpaw was gone. Dewpelt was heading her way and when he reached her she saw that his fur was ungroomed. "We are going on dawn patrol and tonight is the gathering with Meadowclan, Creekclan and Vallyclan. Silverpaw was excited. "Can I go she asked. That is up to Otterstar. Silverpaw looked shocked. "Is he better?" He is well enough to go. Silverpaw knew that sooner or later Spottedfern would become leader. Dewpelt nudged her."Come on or the patrol will leave us. Mistpaw was by his mentor. Dewpelt took charge. Ready Foxclaw. The orange she-cat looked at Dewpelt with love. Silverpaw whispered into Mistpaw's ear,"They like eachother. "So what he said. Dewpelt flicked his tail."Lets go he said. Silverpaw was in the back as they headed out of camp. Dewpelt was at the head of the patrol. "We should go for the Meadowclan border. Foxclaw was trotting beside Dewpelt. "How long have you and Foxclaw been mates? Silverpaw looked at Dewpelt with curiosity. "Ow um we technically arn't mates. Dewpelt had slowed to a stop."At least not yet. Foxclaw purred I mean we are close but Dewpelt has not asked me yet she said. Mistpaw grunted. "At this point you might as well. When Silverpaw saw the border she ran up ahead. Meadowclans sent was sweet and strong smelling. Silverpaw sniffed the air and her fur along her spine and hackels rose. A Meadowclan patrol came into view. There was an apprentice and three warriors. There hackels were up and they growled savagely. Dewpelt and the rest of the patrol were far behind and Dewpelt and Foxclaw were in a conversation and did not notice. "well well well so Rainclan just lets apprentices Rome the borders. A tabby tom glared at Silverpaw. "Silverpaw glared at them. I am on the dawn patrol and I guess that Meadowclan lets there apprentices free they just make themselves look good bye boasting and growling at the other clans. Silverpaw shot back. A black tom growled. The apprentice looked at Silverpaw with an admiring look. He was a gray tom with Dark gray stripes. Silverpaw looked away from him and glared at the tabby. Dewpelt ran to the border. "Hawkglide can't you ever find a different clan to pick on. Foxclaw and Mistpaw joined them both. The tabby sighed ,"Aw but your little apprentice was about to pass the border. Silverpaw's fur fluffed up so that she was twice her size."I would never! She hurled herself at the tabby and landed squarely on his back. She was about to dig her claws in when Dewpelt grabbed her by her scruff and hauled her off. "What in starclans name are you doing Foxclaw hissed at Silverpaw. "Fox dung, Silverpaw growled when Dewpelt dropped her on the ground. You Mouse brain he growled. Hawkglide snorted. Keep your little apprentice contained Dewpelt. Dewpelt looked at Hawkglide and marked the border. Lets go he ordered. Silverpaw objected."But wh- now Dewpelt growled. Silverpaw fell silent great know I won't get to go to the gathering. She glared behind her and saw the apprentice stare straight into her eyes. He looked like he wanted to ask her something but Silverpaw didn't care she wanted to rip Hawkglide's pelt off. Silverpaw was not going to be shamed in front of Meadow clan because she was small. She was going to have to get over it.
