Shadowkit just awoke. He looked around him, a feeling of pride rising up inside of him. He was exactly six months old today, meaning that he would become an apprentice before moonhigh. He was grateful for what the clan had done for him so far, and he knew the clan was there to support him in the future. This would be his chance to show the clan that he would repay its kindness.

He then saw his mother, Petalwhisker. He couldn't really see if she was asleep or not, but just looking at her made Shadowkit also become a little bit sad. For the last time, he slowly crawled over to Petalwhisker and leaned against her, faking he was asleep. This was his way of thanking his mother for everything she had done for him, from giving birth to feeding him every day. 

Even though Shadowkit was to himself and didn't communicate much with others, if he communicated it was mostly with Petalwhisker. She learned him most of what he knew till now, and he was grateful for that. He knew that after whatever his apprenticeship would do to him, he wouldn't be the same kitten she used to know anymore. That is why this fake sleeping against her wasn't only a way to say thank you, it was also a way to say goodbye.

[@OtterTerror]