Ivypool's Ambition

Ivypool's Ambition is a fanfiction written by Nighthawk. It takes place after Darkest Night and details Ivypool becoming deputy of ThunderClan, despite raising three kits and facing a challenge from some of her Clanmates.

Chapter One The prodding of tiny paws woke Ivypool. The queen blinked her eyes open, taking in the sight of the nursery. She noticed Rosepetal in her nest, still asleep, her daughter Sweetkit asleep at her stomach. Cinderheart was also in her nest, her two kits asleep as well.

Ivypool looked down to see her only son, Bushkit, prodding her. "Mama, can I go watch the dawn patrol leave?" The silver and brown tabby asked, blinking up at her with messy fur and bright blue eyes.

"Yes Bushkit, but be quiet and don't disturb them." Ivypool replied. As she did, Fernsong quietly padded into the nursery.

"Squirrelflight wanted to see if you'd like to go on the dawn patrol. I didn't want to wake you but I see someone already has." The ginger tom spoke, purring at his son.

"I'd love to. Are you okay to sleep with the kits?" She asked her mate.

Acornkit and Goldenkit still slept, and the two she-kits were generally heavy sleepers. Fernsong nodded, purring at the sight of his sleeping daughters.

Ivypool slowly got up, careful to not disturb her sleeping kits. Bushkit looked up at his mother once more. "Can I go and sit outside still?" He asked.

"Yes, but remember what I told you." Ivypool replied, motioning with her tail for her son to follow.

The kits were only 2 moons old, but they were as lively as ever, especially Bushkit.

Ivypool left Bushkit sitting outside the nursery and padded up to the dawn patrol. Berrynose and his apprentice Finpaw sat waiting. Stormcloud, Twigbranch, and Whitewing also waited to leave.

Squirrelflight purred as Ivypool padded up to the group. "I see you've decided to join us. I thought you might like to stretch your legs."

Ivypool gave a nodd of appreciation. "Well, lets get to it." She meowed to the group.

"Would you like to lead?" Whitewing offered her daughter.

"Sure. Let's go to the SkyClan border first." Ivypool replied.

Ivypool noticed Finpaw and Twigbranch exchange glances. The pair were obviously wary of their former Clan.

"It will be fine." She reassured her former apprentice.

Ivypool led the group out of camp, heading toward the border.

To Be Continued