Chapter 38: The New Deputy
Turtlepath couldn't believe her ears when Wolfstar said she would be the new deputy. But Blooddrop isn't hear to share it. And if he was, there wouldn't be a need for a new deputy anyways! Oh well. I did like him... but life must go on. Turtlepath padded up to the high tree and jumped on the lowest branch.
"Turtlepath, do you promise to obey the warrior code, and guide your clan and me through all our hardships, even at the cost of your life?" Wolfstar asked.
"I do," Turtlepath replied.
"Then with the powers of StarClan, I announce you as deputy. May StarClan light your path."
"Turtlepath! Turtlepath!" The clan cheered.
Turtlepath jumped off the branch and approached Scarletpaw. She was the only friend left. "You weren't cheering!" Turtlepath accused the apprentice.
"I'm scared for you, Turtlepath," Scarletpaw replied.
"Scared? Why?"
"It's your position. There's a cat in the clan that would kill you for it."
"Kill me!?" Kill me? But who would want to do that? Scarletpaw just nodded. "Just... watch your back," Scarletpaw replied, then walked away to join a hunting patrol.
Turtlepath watched her walk away, and started to walk toward her to join the patrol when a voice stopped her.
"Can we go for a walk, real fast?" Bonetail asked.
"Sure," Turtlepath replied. She followed Bonetail through the woods, to the stream that fed DeathClan water. The rushing waters were cool and fresh, and sometimes Turtlepath, Scarletpaw, and Blooddrop would come down to hunt fish, only to end up falling in the water.
"Turtlepath, I've been thinking..." Bonetail began.
"Yes?" Turtlepath interupted.
"Want to be my mate?" Bonetail asked.
"What!? No!" Turtlepath stared at the white cat. He just came to the clan less then a moon ago! Bonetail's gaze hardened. "Are you sure about that?" he asked.
"Yes, I am sure," Turtlepath growled. For a moment Turtlepath swore Bonetail looked surprised, but if she was right, the expression faded away.
"Very well then," Bonetail said as he slowly walked away. When he was out of sight, Turtlepath heard the bushes rustle. She whipped around to see Scarletpaw.
"Why are you following me?" Turtlepath asked Scarletpaw.
"See! Bonetail's after you! You can't trust him!"
"What? That's ridiculous, Scarletpaw! Just for that, I'll go tell Bonetail yes!"
"Turtlepath! Wait! No!!!!!!" But Scarletpaw's voice faded away as Turtlepath ran through the forest towards the forest Bonetail had run through. Soon the saw his white pelt against the jade green leaves.
"Bonetail, I changed my mind. I'll be your mate." Bonetail's ears perked.
"Really?" he asked.
"Yes!"
"Awesome, Turtlepath! I'm so glad you changed your mind."
End of Chapter 37
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