Darkgrove's Fate/Chapter 1

# WIP

## Chapter 1

Darkgrove was padding alongside Shiningnettle, talking about the next patrol. “Did you hear, Sagepaw is Frogbelly’s apprentice!” Shiningnettle said, looking around to make sure no one heard him. Darkgrove looked at him “I know, I was there not too long ago-” He said,flicking his ear. “Get this, Sage was growing in the Medicine den.” Shiningnettle said happily. “I guess it is good for Frogbelly though… He has been lonely ever since I became a Warrior.” Darkgrove said, looking a bit sad.

“What is wrong?” He asked, looking concerned. “I am just worried that Frogbelly will no longer want anything to do with me now that he’s got his apprentice…” He said, looking down at his paws. Shiningnettle laughed, “That is the funnest thing you have ever said! Frogbelly loves you! He sees you as his own kit!” He said, head butting Darkgrove’s shoulder softly. “I guess you are right…” Darkgrove said, pushing him away with a paw.

As they padded into the camp, they ran into Sagepaw. “Oh, hello Darkgrove, Shiningnettle.” Sagepaw said, dipping his head to the older toms. “Hello Sagepaw, How is Frogbelly? I have not had much time to check in on him ever since I became a warrior..” Darkgrove said, looking over where Frogbelly would normally be checking on his herb supply, but he was not there. “He is doing good, but he is out of camp right now. He needed more poppy seeds.” Sagepaw said, pointing to where they just came from. “He should be back soon, also he wanted to talk to you, Shiningnettle.” He said, looking at Shiningnettle, sitting down.

“Why? What does he need?” Shiningnettle asked, looking puzzled. Darkgrove looked to his friend, eyes questioning. “Don’t know, but all I know was it was pretty important.” Sagepaw said, shrugging his shoulders. “Ok, I’ll wait over by the medicine den then…” He said, turning to leave. “Would you like to join, Darkgrove?” He asked, smiling. “Sure.” Darkgrove replied, saying a quick goodbye to Sagepaw before joining Shiningnettle.

“So what do you think he wants?” Asked Darkgrove, laying down by his friend. “I don’t know, but maybe he just wants to see how health is?” He replieded, licking a paw. “Maybe…” Darkgrove said, sighing.

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“Shiningnettle, I see you are here per requested.” He said dipping his head, then looking to Darkgrove. “You may go now, I need to talk to him in private.” He said, flicking his tail dismissively. “Ok, see you later?” He asked Shiningnettle. He nodded and then followed Frogbelly into the med den.
‘I wonder what that is about?’ He thought to himself. He sighed, and padded off to his nest. ‘I guess I can get some sleep before the dusk patrol.’ He curled up, and drifted off to sleep.

He awoke a few minutes before the patrol was forming, so he just sat near the camp entrance waiting for the rest of the others to arrive. After what seemed like moons, the others started to pour out of the shadows. “Is everyone here?” Asked Russetdawn, looking around. Darkgrove looked at the 3 other cats, ‘Where is Shiningnettle?’ “Shiningnettle is missing from the group.” He said, looking to his deputy. Russetdawn nodded, then spoke “He is with Frogbelly, that had some important matters to discuss. He will join us another time.” “Oh-” He replied, looking at his paws.
After what seemed like moons, they finally returned to camp. Tired and his paw bleeding from a thorn, he went to the prey pile, picked up a vole, and went to lay down under a low shrub. “Oh, hey Darkgrove! How was the patrol?” A voice said from beside him. He looked over to see

## Characters

### Major Characters

* Darkgrove (Main character)
* Shiningnettle (Main side character/love interest)
* Frogbelly (Asked for Shiningnettle)
* Sagepaw (Med app)