Higher And Higher[C]

A smile tugged at Viperkit’s lips when her bother called for her. He was not as crude as Foxkit when he spoke to her. Nicknames were… She had been called Viperkit, she was named after one of the deadliest creatures in the whole forest, and some would butcher her name? Were they so afraid of a little snake that they didn’t dare speak her name in case one was summoned? Mousebrains with high imaginations never went far, they were never focused and so in the heat of battle they would easily be struck down. The golden molly would never come to such a demise, leader died peacefully in their sleep, a mark of the prosperity they brought to their clan. That was if they were good leaders. Viperkit was certain she would be the very best, and luckily Leopardkit would assist on that path.

She trotted eagerly, each small paw placed with precision so that the other kits, and perhaps some of the older cats too, could gaze upon her regality. ”Leopardkit!” she chirruped, dipping her head in greeting. A calm, collected gesture. One that would show him the respect she held him in while not being so informal she looked a fool. ”Is it callous to say I haven’t considered anyone other than papa? He is the best of WondClan and we are to be his successors. I can’t see why anyone else more well suited than him to be my mentor. If I am to be disappointed, I hope it will at least be someone papa regards highly. I would hate to be mentoring my own mentor.” Viperkit settled onto her haunches, feathered tail swiftly covering her paws. [color:d6b2=b3b300]”And who do you hope for, Leopardkit?”