Chapter Eleven

The wind that rolled across the hills ruffled Sprucekit's fur. She sat in front of her mother's paws, eager for the day to get started. Sootpaw and Leafshine had already returned from their hunting patrol just when Icestar padded onto the hill where Clan meetings were held. Excitement stirred within Sprucekit's heart as she watched the WindClan leader.

"Let all cats old enough gather around the clearing for a Clan meeting!" Icestar's yowl echoed around the clearing. Sprucekit looked up at her mother proudly before trying to make herself look as composed as ever. As the only kit in the Clan she wanted the Clan to believe that she was warrior material.

Cats crept forward despite the cold winds that lashed out at them. Leafbare was still in full swing and the snow that covered their camp made it more apparent. Sprucekit spotted Wildheart and Harewhisker sitting together. Leafshine sat nearby with Sootpaw beside her. Ferretpelt and Whitebirch sat further apart as the two were always argui