chapter three-

((Beautiful graphic by Mistycreek !!))

Suddenly, Minnowpaw's heart dropped with a pang of disappointment. Instead of being fearful, the brave apprentice turned around with a bland and an evil-eye kind of look, as if she was going to 'kill' the cat who had disturbed her from escaping this over-controlled camp.

A few foxlengths away from the adolescent feline stood Rosepetal, an oddly muscular yet beautiful broad cream-pale-lilac tabby shecat with yellow eyes. She was beautiful, no doubt, but disgustingly loyal to Moss-star. Grimacing at the appearance of the BrookClan clanmate, Minnowpaw glared.

"What do you want?" Rudely, the apprentice exclaimed in a venomous whisper. With surprise, Rosepetal drew her head back, narrowing her eyes into threatening slits.

"You're breaking the code, moggie!" Rosepetal leaned her head forward, yelling out her insults, being loud on purpose so more cats could crawl out of their dens and watch Minnowpaw be caught red-pawed (red-handed). "Rushingstar never allowed you to leave."

Minnowpaw growled lowly. She knew this wasn't the time to act courageous and speak for her thoughts. She needed an excuse.

Fast!

Pulling an innocent and clueless expression on like a mask, she started to blink rapidly.

"I...."

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[ what should Minnowpaw's excuse be? I'll take the first comment. Remember, I'm actually going to use them! ]