SkyClan Skyboulder

[Fawn]

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[The Cannibal]

After his long journey, the brown tabby still had as much energy as ever, almost seeming to have more energy than usual as he came padding back into camp, tail held high, surely Rabbitfluff soon to follow, the one warrior he had invited to travel with him in order to receive his 9 lives. Grouseflurry, earlier this day, left camp with Rabbitfluff and an ancient Skyclan medicine cat and now came back only one of the original cats. Grouseflurry was no more, now it was Grousestar.
Never had the tom imagined that he would be called to become leader so soon, and if he were to be honest with himself, at all, and yet here he was, walking back into camp with a new name, new responsibilities and 9 lives. His fast-paced life was now even faster, but that didn't matter to him because he liked a challenge.
With a small nod to his companion, the brown tabby, with a grin on his muzzle, bounded his way up onto the Skyrock, a location in which he never thought he'd be standing. In fact, he was almost in awe standing on top of that rock where generations upon generations of Skyclan leaders had stood before him, almost speechless staring down at the camp below him. A camp of cats he loved and cared for and wanted to see thrive. They were his clan now, his to lead, his to take care of. And by Starclan was he going to do his best.

How does this go again.. Do I just yell..? Yes I think that's what I'm supposed to do. It had been practically a moon since any leader stood here to make an announcement, so long that Grousestar nearly forgot how to call every cats attention, that is until he took in a whooping breath and yowled out,
"All Skyclan cat's young enough to catch their own meals, may you please gather here beneath the Skyrock for an important meeting."

There was a pause, his ears flicking in slight embarrassment, quietly hoping that he didn't some how mess things up, though he was fairly confident that he had done it right. I wasn't too loud right? No of course not, I'm doing this right! Not quite feeling like standing, he sat down instead, neatly curling his tail over his paws and peering down below at the clan, waiting for them to gather, his grin never faltering or fading and a steady purr rumbling in his throat.
Sure he had some doubts about this whole thing, but what did that matter? He could do this, he would have Starclan's aid, he already had their approval and certainly hoped he had the approval of the cat's below. Their approval was important, but even if he didn't get everyone's approval, he would still do the best he could. He was an optimist. He believed he could do this, he believed Skyclan could pull through the dark times of mysterious high rank disappearances, he believed that Skyclan could be as strong as when it was first founded. He could do this. They could do this.
A leader is nothing without their clan.

[Teggy]

Violetstreak heard a call for a meeting and emerged from the warrior's den.
"What I the name of StarClan?" She whispered as she looked up Grousestar. Her violet gaze falling on the leader. he looks nervous she thought. The molly shook her head. She smiled up at Grousestar. If he was now leader she would follow and respect him for as long as he lives.

[SuspiciousMindz]

Owlwing padded carefully to beneath the skyrock to where Gorseflurry... No Gorsestar sat awaiting his clan. She could sense the nervousness coming off the new leader and realized at once what this was about. He had come home after a journey. Quietly, the white tabby settled herself at the base of the skyrock, her golden hues bright as she gazed up at the new leader. He had her full support. This was her leader now and she would respect that and follow his lead. Owlwing wrapped her tail neatly around her paws and awaited the rest of her clan to arrive. It shouldn't be long. Gorsestar had been clear, although his choice of words was new, she didn't say anything. Her pelt tingled wondering what he would say, she also began wondering who their new deputy would be. There were so many worthy cats, she wondered who he'd chose. Perhaps Rabbitfluff? From what she knew, the warrior went with him to get his lives, so surely Rabbitfluff would be the chosen one?

[doghouse]

Glacierheart heard Grousestar calling and padded out of hhe warrios' den and into the clearing. The brown and white mottled cat flicked her tail, wrapping it over her paws and looking up at the Skyrock. Interest sparked in the icy depths of her eyes. She made sure she was a fair distance between her and all other cats. The warrior looked up, her eyes respectful. Is he choosing a deputy? I wonder who it'll be. She thought curiously, closing her eyes for a moment, then opening them again. She eyed each cat, trying to guess who would become deputy.

[Maplefur]

Leafmist heard Grousestar's call from the Skyrock. She looked up, curious for what he was going to say. The tabby stood up from her spot at the edge of the clearing and padded over, before sitting back down and curling her amber tail around her paws.

[Starfall]

Cloudspots flicked his ears at the yowl of grousestars call and picked himself up, the dappled tom then made his way to the skyrock. Once the warrior found himself a spot under skyrock and sat himself down with a grunt 'I wonder what's up' he said aloud as he locked his eyes onto the leader, his blue eyes gleemed with curiosity.

Rainpebble licked her maw and stood up, the silver she cat bounded up to skyrockwhere the rest of the clan was meeting and smiled up to the leader 'what's happening, new apprentices? New warriors?'she asked as she neatly wrapped her tail around herself.

[Gusty]

Cloudspots flicked his ears at the yowl of grousestars call and picked himself up, the dappled tom then made his way to the skyrock. Once the warrior found himself a spot under skyrock and sat himself down with a grunt 'I wonder what's up' he said aloud as he locked his eyes onto the leader, his blue eyes gleemed with curiosity.

Rainpebble licked her maw and stood up, the silver she cat bounded up to skyrockwhere the rest of the clan was meeting and smiled up to the leader 'what's happening, new apprentices? New warriors?'she asked as she neatly wrapped her tail around herself.
{Hope you don't mind if I join in}
Sycamorebranch padded over towards the Skyrock, once he heard the first faint callings from Grouse. The tom stood for a moment, but then sat right besides Rainpebble, one of his fellow clanmates. Once hearing the she-cat's comments, Sycamore peeked up his ears and began talking. "No, I don't think so." He whispered, trying to be as polite as possible while answering the warrior.
"I'm pretty sure it's something more major than that." The warrior had just marched in from the territory, so he mised a little bit of information.

[Starfall]

{Hope you don't mind if I join in}
Sycamorebranch padded over towards the Skyrock, once he heard the first faint callings from Grouse. The tom stood for a moment, but then sat right besides Rainpebble, one of his fellow clanmates. Once hearing the she-cat's comments, Sycamore peeked up his ears and began talking. "No, I don't think so." He whispered, trying to be as polite as possible while answering the warrior.
"I'm pretty sure it's something more major than that." The warrior had just marched in from the territory, so he mised a little bit of information.
{I don't mind at all :D }
Rainpebble flicked her ear and looked at her companion "i know, i'm just trying to keep thigs posative,especially with whats been happening lately." She whispered, her voice dripped with seriousness. The silver she cat licked her chest fur "oh! But it would be cool if someone got apprentinced, maybe i could be a mentor again." She purred as she turned her attention back to grouseflurry. Then rainpebble looked back at sycamorebranch "what do you think's happening?" She asked, curiosity danced in her silver orbs as she stared at the tom.

[Sage]

starfall

Gingerwish solemnly padded up to Cloudspots and sat down. She smiled and started to purr. She curled her tail around her paws and dipped her head to Cloudy [can she call him that? That could be her nickname for him and her nickname could be Ginge or Gingy?]. "Hey Cloudspots!" Gingerwish purred.

[Gusty]

{I don't mind at all :D }
Rainpebble flicked her ear and looked at her companion "i know, i'm just trying to keep thigs posative,especially with whats been happening lately." She whispered, her voice dripped with seriousness. The silver she cat licked her chest fur "oh! But it would be cool if someone got apprentinced, maybe i could be a mentor again." She purred as she turned her attention back to grouseflurry. Then rainpebble looked back at sycamorebranch "what do you think's happening?" She asked, curiosity danced in her silver orbs as she stared at the tom.
"Yes, that's true." The warrior nodded. He hadn't been a mentor before, although that seemed like a frightening experience. No, he definitelydidn't want to teach an apprentice... his heart clenched as he thought of the reason why. There probably isn't a ceremony today, and anyways, if there were, I wouldn't be a mentor. I'm not good enough for mentoring.
Sycamorebranch wasn't quite willing to share his thoughts aloud to Rainpebble, so he shrugged and talked about her next question. "Well, I guess... actually, I'm not sure." The tom looked up towards Grouseflurry- who was really Grousestar- and noticed the feline's slight anxiety.

[Starfall]

"Yes, that's true." The warrior nodded. He hadn't been a mentor before, although that seemed like a frightening experience. No, he definitelydidn't want to teach an apprentice... his heart clenched as he thought of the reason why. There probably isn't a ceremony today, and anyways, if there were, I wouldn't be a mentor. I'm not good enough for mentoring.
Sycamorebranch wasn't quite willing to share his thoughts aloud to Rainpebble, so he shrugged and talked about her next question. "Well, I guess... actually, I'm not sure." The tom looked up towards Grouseflurry- who was really Grousestar- and noticed the feline's slight anxiety.
Rainpebble just stared at the tom for a while before she looked back up at grousestar "i don't blame him, i'd be nervous too." She said as she twiched her nose "but, i think he's gonna be a great leader." She purred, her eyes shone with determination "and i'm gonna help him the best i can!" She stated, her tail lashing back and fourth with excitement.

[Gusty]

Rainpebble just stared at the tom for a while before she looked back up at grousestar "i don't blame him, i'd be nervous too." She said as she twiched her nose "but, i think he's gonna be a great leader." She purred, her eyes shone with determination "and i'm gonna help him the best i can!" She stated, her tail lashing back and fourth with excitement.
"Yeah, I'd like to help out too." Sycamorebranch said with a hint of excitement. The tom's mind wandered for a few seconds as he thought about deputyship. Now, it seemed highly unlikely that he'd be deputy. His motor skills were fairly low. But he did know how to solve problems and talk with others... well, only if they wanted him to interact with them. And that didn't seem to happen rather often; in fact, it was Sycamore who initiated conversations.
"I wonder who's going to be deputy now.." his words were hoarse; the tom wanted to be deputy badly, but he didn't have a close relationship with Grouse.

[Starfall]

S A G I E
{That's perfect!}
Cloudspots slightly flincned when he heard gingerwish speak "great starclan ginge you scared me." He laughed a she wrapped his tail neatly around his paws and looked at the she cat "I wonder what he's gonna say." He said, his words laced with worry. The dappled tom turned his attention back up to grousestar "what would you do if your leader vanished and you had to take his place ginge?" He asked, untold emotions danced in his blue orbs "I honor him tho, he's doing a good job so far." He stated as he looked down at his paws 'I hope lemonstar's okay....' he thought to himself,twitching his nose as he thought of his lost brother.

[Starfall]

"Yeah, I'd like to help out too." Sycamorebranch said with a hint of excitement. The tom's mind wandered for a few seconds as he thought about deputyship. Now, it seemed highly unlikely that he'd be deputy. His motor skills were fairly low. But he did know how to solve problems and talk with others... well, only if they wanted him to interact with them. And that didn't seem to happen rather often; in fact, it was Sycamore who initiated conversations.
"I wonder who's going to be deputy now.." his words were hoarse; the tom wanted to be deputy badly, but he didn't have a close relationship with Grouse.
Rainpebble shrugged "i dunno...it's gotta be someone who's very organized and professional." She guessed as she rolled onto her back haunches, her front paws in the air.

[Gusty]

Rainpebble shrugged "i dunno...it's gotta be someone who's very organized and professional." She guessed as she rolled onto her back haunches, her front paws in the air.
"Yes, probably." Sycamore said, thinking about it some more. Why did it have to be that way? Now that he thought about it, the leadership and deputyship system was a bit unfair for the general warriors; whatever the leaders said, they'd have to do. What if there was a horribly insane leader who lead SkyClan to destruction? Then what would the clan do? There didn't seem to be any more groups of feral kitties around here, which meant that SkyClan would disperse and dissolve into nothing.
Oh, enough about that. Just think about the real world, and what is happening right now. Sycamore thought, and then ruffled his pelt. "That probably won't be me; I'm the opposite of organized." The tabby laughed.

[Starfall]

"Yes, probably." Sycamore said, thinking about it some more. Why did it have to be that way? Now that he thought about it, the leadership and deputyship system was a bit unfair for the general warriors; whatever the leaders said, they'd have to do. What if there was a horribly insane leader who lead SkyClan to destruction? Then what would the clan do? There didn't seem to be any more groups of feral kitties around here, which meant that SkyClan would disperse and dissolve into nothing.
Oh, enough about that. Just think about the real world, and what is happening right now. Sycamore thought, and then ruffled his pelt. "That probably won't be me; I'm the opposite of organized." The tabby laughed.
Rainpebble snorted "you donthave to be organized, honestly i believe that you just gotta be loyal, try your hardest for your clan. I just stated two atributes that a depudy could have in my opinion, a depudy should know what to do in a pinch,and do what you believe is best for your clan." She stated, wisdom glowed in the she cats silver orbs as she sat herself backup and wrapped her tail around her paws once again "honestly, all of us could become the depudy, but if you were leader, wouldn't you want a depudy that knew what to do? A depudy that was an outstanding warrior,but was standerd at being a depudy? Yes most cats want a depudy that was perfect, but the best kind of depudy is one who messes up, cause then, they aknowlege that, and then they try to get better." She said, but then felt her fur rise in emberassment "oh, but that's just my h humble opinion, what i'm trying to say is, don't sell yourself short." She stumbled out.

[monfang]

Following the call of the new leader, Surgefrost walked, and pushed through to sit in the front row. A new leader rises... Along with a new Deputy. But who? he thought. He loved it when the leader picked the deputy, mostly because he was never picked. The thought of him being Deputy made him chuckle, and he looked up at Grousestar. May StarClan give you many lives.

[Starfall]

Following the call of the new leader, Surgefrost walked, and pushed through to sit in the front row. A new leader rises... Along with a new Deputy. But who? he thought. He loved it when the leader picked the deputy, mostly because he was never picked. The thought of him being Deputy made him chuckle, and he looked up at Grousestar. May StarClan give you many lives.
Winterflight groggly padded out of the warriors den and sat next to surgefrost, the white molly leaned over and whispered into the toms ear "what's happening?" She questioned as she wrapped her tail around her paws, her silver eyes trailed up to grouseflurry, worry and determination danced across the silver orbs as she kept her thoughts to herself.

[monfang]

Winterflight groggly padded out of the warriors den and sat next to surgefrost, the white molly leaned over and whispered into the toms ear "what's happening?" She questioned as she wrapped her tail around her paws, her silver eyes trailed up to grouseflurry, worry and determination danced across the silver orbs as she kept her thoughts to herself.
"Lemonstar's gone missing or something." he answered. "Grousestar has been appointed Leader." The black tom looked up at the new leader, his ice-blue eyes flashing slightly. "I can't wait until the new Deputy is announced." he mewed with a slight chuckle.

[Starfall]

"Lemonstar's gone missing or something." he answered. "Grousestar has been appointed Leader." The black tom looked up at the new leader, his ice-blue eyes flashing slightly. "I can't wait until the new Deputy is announced." he mewed with a slight chuckle.
Winterflight blinked and looked at the tom "cocky aren't we? Why are you so amused by this?" She questioned, curiosity glistned in her silver orbs as she looked at the black tom. "I'm excited to see who he'll appoint." She stated, twiching her wiskers as she turned her gaze back to grousestar.

[The Cannibal]

Empress Of Evil Lunacross

The initial nervousness of his first time being up on the great rock was quickly wearing off, these were his clanmates after all, cats that he loved and cared for, there was nothing to be nervous of, and besides, there wasn't really any way to mess up right? He was going good!
Quickly settling back into his usual personality, he seemed to straighten up on the rock with a delighted grin as more cats began to gather beneath the rock until practically the whole clan was there, looking up at him, some of them murmuring about what was to be announced, others remaining silent, but overall there seemed to be a dull excitement hanging in the air, and that was a good sign.
Time to make this announcement..
Not bothering to clear his throat because he knew his voice could travel well, he stood up, peering down at his warriors, his green eyes glimmering with nothing but pride and happiness.

"As you all may have noticed, Lemonstar is absent, and has been for practically an entire moon and Skyclan cannot stand for much longer without a leader. So earlier today, I took the journey to the Whispering Cave with Rabbitfluff and an ancient medicine cat in hopes that Starclan would approve me and allow me to take his place as leader. And needless to say, I have been accepted and granted nine lives and will now take the name of Grousestar."

There was a pause, he desperately wanted to tell these cats that he would really prefer to be called just Grouse, or Grousy, but he knew that it wasn't the time nor place for in-formalities, he was leader now. You.. Had to be formal, right? He wasn't sure, but he was sure that he would get the hang of it. Flicking his ears to clear his thoughts, he would give the crowd a moment to murmur or congratulate him, or simply give them a moment to let the information sink in.

"With me now leader, that means that we need a deputy, right?" There was a purr now in his voice. This was one of the first important decisions he's made as leader, and he hoped that Starclan would approve of my choice.
Grousestar would give a moment of silence, to let the suspension build, his eyes glimmering with amusement before he sighed out to finally announce who it was.

"The new deputy of Skyclan, will be Auroraflame!" Immediately he began to search for the familiar face in the crowd, his grin widening knowing that surely they would be completely ecstatic for being chosen.

[Starfall]

Rainpebble cheered "Arouraflame arouraflame!" She cheered as her tail flicked back and fourth, joy dripped from her chants and her silver eyes sparkled with approvement as she looked at grousestar good choice she purred once the commotion died down.

Cloudspots cheered, his voice was strained but it didnt matter. great choice he laughed as he wrapped his tail around his paws.

[SuspiciousMindz]

Owlwing listened respectfully, murmuring her agreement towards his new leadership. She was satisfied that Goursestar would take over. Perhaps the leader would stick around much longer. They needed a dedicated feline I'm charge and she couldn't think of anyone better for the job. Although her thoughts were broken as he continued to speak. The new deputy was announced. Nodding a little in agreement towards his choice, she searched the crowd for the feline he named, raising her voice to chant her approval. "Auroraflame! Auroraflame!" she spoke with her golden hues bright. This certainly seemed like new times for the clan. Hopefully better times.

[monfang]

Surgefrost smiled. "Not cocky, humble." he whispered. Hearing the name of the new deputy, he smiled, feeling a bit relieved it was not him. "May StarClan be with you both always. May your lives be long, and my you make this clan great." he called.

[Gusty]

Rainpebble snorted "you donthave to be organized, honestly i believe that you just gotta be loyal, try your hardest for your clan. I just stated two atributes that a depudy could have in my opinion, a depudy should know what to do in a pinch,and do what you believe is best for your clan." She stated, wisdom glowed in the she cats silver orbs as she sat herself backup and wrapped her tail around her paws once again "honestly, all of us could become the depudy, but if you were leader, wouldn't you want a depudy that knew what to do? A depudy that was an outstanding warrior,but was standerd at being a depudy? Yes most cats want a depudy that was perfect, but the best kind of depudy is one who messes up, cause then, they aknowlege that, and then they try to get better." She said, but then felt her fur rise in emberassment "oh, but that's just my h humble opinion, what i'm trying to say is, don't sell yourself short." She stumbled out.
"I suppose so." Sycamore said, half-listening to Rainpebble's words as his mind wandered off into multiple places at once; exploring different ideas that he hadn't thought of before. It was funny. A few words could spark an explosion into the tom's mind. "By the way, don't worry, I also seem to ramble a lot." Sycamorebranch mumbled at the end, when Rain was finished speaking.
The next few moments were filled with tension, as Grouseflurry transformed into Grousestar and the new incoming leader spoke the words he's been waiting to hear. Who was deputy.
It turned out that Auroraflame was chosen; a feline that Sycamorebranch hadn't ever talked to nor noticed in his life. "Auroraflame! Auroraflame!" The brown tabby shouted aloud, flicking his eyes up in slight jealously.

[Sage]

starfall
(Wait....Cloudspots is related to Lemon? XD then they can't be Love Interests, Ginge is one of Lemon's biological sib.)

Gingerwish smiled. "Sorry." She purred. Grousestar began to speak and she turned her attention to him. The new deputy of SkyClan, will be Auroraflame! Ginge smiled. "Auroraflame Auroraflame!" She cheered.

[Empress Of Evil]

Empress Of Evil Lunacross

The initial nervousness of his first time being up on the great rock was quickly wearing off, these were his clanmates after all, cats that he loved and cared for, there was nothing to be nervous of, and besides, there wasn't really any way to mess up right? He was going good!
Quickly settling back into his usual personality, he seemed to straighten up on the rock with a delighted grin as more cats began to gather beneath the rock until practically the whole clan was there, looking up at him, some of them murmuring about what was to be announced, others remaining silent, but overall there seemed to be a dull excitement hanging in the air, and that was a good sign.
Time to make this announcement..
Not bothering to clear his throat because he knew his voice could travel well, he stood up, peering down at his warriors, his green eyes glimmering with nothing but pride and happiness.

"As you all may have noticed, Lemonstar is absent, and has been for practically an entire moon and Skyclan cannot stand for much longer without a leader. So earlier today, I took the journey to the Whispering Cave with Rabbitfluff and an ancient medicine cat in hopes that Starclan would approve me and allow me to take his place as leader. And needless to say, I have been accepted and granted nine lives and will now take the name of Grousestar."

There was a pause, he desperately wanted to tell these cats that he would really prefer to be called just Grouse, or Grousy, but he knew that it wasn't the time nor place for in-formalities, he was leader now. You.. Had to be formal, right? He wasn't sure, but he was sure that he would get the hang of it. Flicking his ears to clear his thoughts, he would give the crowd a moment to murmur or congratulate him, or simply give them a moment to let the information sink in.

"With me now leader, that means that we need a deputy, right?" There was a purr now in his voice. This was one of the first important decisions he's made as leader, and he hoped that Starclan would approve of my choice.
Grousestar would give a moment of silence, to let the suspension build, his eyes glimmering with amusement before he sighed out to finally announce who it was.

"The new deputy of Skyclan, will be Auroraflame!" Immediately he began to search for the familiar face in the crowd, his grin widening knowing that surely they would be completely ecstatic for being chosen.

Auroraflame had sat down with everyone else, paying careful attention to their new leader. Grousestar will make a wonderful leader, Auroraflame thought. She thought of the recent past, when Lemonstar was still their leader. She hadn't been too well acquainted with the tom but he certainly seemed like a well liked cat. And a good leader for that matter too. She brought herself out of her thoughts as suddenly she heard Grousestar announcing who would serve as SkyClan's deputy. The atmosphere became suspenseful and tense as everycat awaited his choice of deputy. The new deputy of SkyClan, will be Auroraflame!. Auroraflame heard her name being called from her leaders voice and a wide grin immediately grew on her face. She was deputy!. Auroraflame was absolutely estatic and overjoyed. Hearing her clanmates chant her name brought back memories of when she had just become a warrior. She stepped forward, her glossy black pelt making her stand out a bit. "Thank you Grousestar. And everyone else too," Auroraflame started, trying to contain her excitement. "I will not let you down," Auroraflame said. She meant her words. The black furred she cat would always fight fiercely for her clan and let them know that they could rely on her.

[The Cannibal]

As the glossy black she-cat stepped forward, Grousestar's glimmering green eyes focused on her, his smile warm and encouraging as she spoke her words, his ears perked up as he heard the chanting of the clan, knowing that they had done the same for him when he became deputy. Clearing his throat one last time, the brown tabby leader would crane his head up to look at the parts of Silverpelt that glittered through the canopy.
"Then I say these words before Starclan so that they may approve of my choice, the new deputy of Skyclan is Auroraflame!"
With that being said, he would then look back to the crowd.
"That will conclude the announcement!"
As graceful and as energetic as ever, he would jump down from the Skyrock, landing with a small thud as the crowd dispersed, some cats likely gathering around the new deputy that he had chosen while he himself would give one last smile at the she-cat before turning to go to his den. Tonight would be the first night he would sleep in it and he had a feeling that it would be cold and rather lonely, but that didn't bother him at all. He was leader now, and being the optimist he was, he wouldn't think about anything but the positives.
Though before he headed to his den, he would take a pause to allow any cat to approach him if they needed anything from him, should there not be a cat to approach him, he would simply retire for the night because it had been quite the exciting day.

[Fawn]

The journey from SkyClan to the Whispering Cave, then back to SkyClan, had been a taxing one, but it wasn't until his paws touched the familiar surface of the clearing that he realized how deeply exhaustion sunk into him. He partially blamed it on his unpredictable and erratic appetite, since it hadn't allowed him to consume a decent meal before they'd set off, not that he felt any hungrier now. Grousestar, however, seemed as energetic as ever, and Rabbitfluff didn't envy him; he still had to address the Clan and announce his ascension to leadership.

The nod was returned with a weary glance, blue eyes a window to the fatigue pressing at him but despite that, he mustered a faintly encouraging smile. Not that Grousestar needed it, as he appeared to be adopting this lifestyle in stride, embracing it.

Ears tilted forward in interest, Rabbitfluff watched as Grousestar claimed his rightful place atop the Skyrock and began speaking to the Clan. As the announcement proceeded, he kept his tired gaze on the brown tabby, sometimes not even truly hearing what he said but how he said it because there was something mesmerizing and soothing to his words, subtle reassurances that life would move on from the era of Lemonstar and return SkyClan to its former state of glory, and he had no doubt Grousestar had the ability to bring them there. The more he talked, the more comfortable and natural he grew, and it reinforced the idea that he was the right leader for the Clan; it wasn't taking him long to grow accustomed to the position after all. Rabbitfluff merely hoped to StarClan that his acquired duties wouldn't bog him down and cause the tom to lose his external cheer.

When the subject of the deputy was brought to attention, he briefly shifted his focus away from Grousestar and peered through the gathered crowd, wondering who his choice would be -- there were so many suitable warriors up for the task, but he trusted his new leader's judgment. Having never been the best at yowling names at ceremonies or outwardly expressing emotion that tarnished his image as a proper feline, Rabbitfluff offered Auroraflame a respectful dip of his head after it was announced that she would be the next-in-line beside Grousestar, a wise decision on his part.

Once it was determined that the meeting was over and his clanmates started returning to their dens, Rabbitfluff habitually fell in step with other warriors; he was drained after the day's whirlwind of events and didn't understand how Grousestar wasn't collapsing. Pausing, Rabbitfluff cast a glimpse in his direction and turned slightly to face him, expression softening. "Congratulations, Grouse," he murmured, recalling the other's request to address him informally (though he had a feeling he wouldn't remember in the future.) Although compliments weren't necessarily easy for him, he managed, "I have faith you'll be a wonderful leader."

[The Cannibal]

The journey from SkyClan to the Whispering Cave, then back to SkyClan, had been a taxing one, but it wasn't until his paws touched the familiar surface of the clearing that he realized how deeply exhaustion sunk into him. He partially blamed it on his unpredictable and erratic appetite, since it hadn't allowed him to consume a decent meal before they'd set off, not that he felt any hungrier now. Grousestar, however, seemed as energetic as ever, and Rabbitfluff didn't envy him; he still had to address the Clan and announce his ascension to leadership.

The nod was returned with a weary glance, blue eyes a window to the fatigue pressing at him but despite that, he mustered a faintly encouraging smile. Not that Grousestar needed it, as he appeared to be adopting this lifestyle in stride, embracing it.

Ears tilted forward in interest, Rabbitfluff watched as Grousestar claimed his rightful place atop the Skyrock and began speaking to the Clan. As the announcement proceeded, he kept his tired gaze on the brown tabby, sometimes not even truly hearing what he said but how he said it because there was something mesmerizing and soothing to his words, subtle reassurances that life would move on from the era of Lemonstar and return SkyClan to its former state of glory, and he had no doubt Grousestar had the ability to bring them there. The more he talked, the more comfortable and natural he grew, and it reinforced the idea that he was the right leader for the Clan; it wasn't taking him long to grow accustomed to the position after all. Rabbitfluff merely hoped to StarClan that his acquired duties wouldn't bog him down and cause the tom to lose his external cheer.

When the subject of the deputy was brought to attention, he briefly shifted his focus away from Grousestar and peered through the gathered crowd, wondering who his choice would be -- there were so many suitable warriors up for the task, but he trusted his new leader's judgment. Having never been the best at yowling names at ceremonies or outwardly expressing emotion that tarnished his image as a proper feline, Rabbitfluff offered Auroraflame a respectful dip of his head after it was announced that she would be the next-in-line beside Grousestar, a wise decision on his part.

Once it was determined that the meeting was over and his clanmates started returning to their dens, Rabbitfluff habitually fell in step with other warriors; he was drained after the day's whirlwind of events and didn't understand how Grousestar wasn't collapsing. Pausing, Rabbitfluff cast a glimpse in his direction and turned slightly to face him, expression softening. "Congratulations, Grouse," he murmured, recalling the other's request to address him informally (though he had a feeling he wouldn't remember in the future.) Although compliments weren't necessarily easy for him, he managed, "I have faith you'll be a wonderful leader."
Just as he was getting ready to turn back towards the location of the den he was heading to, he was stopped by a rather familiar voice, the brown tabby's ears perking and his paws stopping in their tracks, his gaze being brought to the tom he had brought with him on the journey, dear Rabbitfluff. Hearing the congratulations from the tom, Grousestar purred, dipping his head slightly in gratitude; of all the cats to congratulate him, he figured that Rabbitfluff wouldn't be one, he knew the tom had to be utterly exhausted from the journey and it likely would have slipped his mind, and yet here he was, offering his congratulations to the new leader, to say in the least, the brown tabby was thankful. "Thank you Rabbitfluff, I appreciate the kind words. Now you should really be getting some sleep, that was quite the long journey and I'm sure that nest of yours is calling your name."
Chuckling out quietly, he would flick the tailless tom's shoulder in a friendly manner, "But if you're not quite ready for bed then I suggest getting a meal, Starclan knows you need it." Really, that wasn't a suggestion but a demand, a glimmer in the emerald depths of the leaders eyes hinting at it before the energetic tom uttered a big yawn, shaking his head a bit.
"I'll be in my den if you need me, if not, then good night." Said the tom with a smile still curled up on his lips and for once since the return journey, there was tiredness written on his smiling face, this tom needed his rest.

[Fawn]

The innocent expression of gratitude wasn't lost on Rabbitfluff, and there was a flutter of hope stirring within him, not just in Grousestar's leadership skills but in how this marked a new beginning for the Clan. For once, his compliments were genuine and had a severe lack of sarcasm attached, something even he wasn't accustomed to. "Of course," he murmured softly, ears tilting back in earnest as he peered at Grousestar. Realizing he had fallen silent for a second or two too long, Rabbitfluff felt himself flush and amended it with a quick, "I wouldn't say it if I didn't believe it to be true." Thoughts shaken from the change in leadership as Grousestar mentioned getting sleep, he shrugged his shoulders and replied a touch huffily, "If it is, I don't suppose I could hear it above the other warriors' snoring."

Retrieving a meal was equally as undesirable as it had been hours ago, but his luck, he would wake up in the middle of the night to his stomach growling. Appearing indignant, he opened his mouth to protest but quieted again at the implication of more than a simple, friendly request. "My demand for squirrel remains," Rabbitfluff remarked playfully while adopting a haughty tone, recalling the conversation they'd had earlier but assuming it still wouldn't amount to anything.

"Need you?" Rabbitfluff rolled his eyes, visibly teasing. "Why, I'd never." However, he was understanding to the reality that they were both exhausted after the journey and plus, Grousestar likely had a busy day ahead of him tomorrow. Something distantly affectionate flickered on his features, and he meowed, "Good night, Grousestar."

[The Cannibal]

fenic!
S A G I E
Moonfang
Snakekit
Clearing his throat casually as he leaped up onto the Skyrock, Grousestar felt a ripple of excitement pass through him as he realized that this was the first ceremony he has had aside from the announcement of the clan's new deputy.
The sun shone down through the canopy of the tree's dappling the Skyclan clearing with light as the brown tabby look down at the clan before calling out,
"All Skyclan cat's young enough to catch their own meals, may you please gather here beneath the Skyrock for a clan meeting."
Eyes as bright as ever, he would wait for the clan to gather beneath the rock before continuing on, peering at several particular cats in the crowd as he did so.
"There are several young cats here today that have reached the age of maturity and have shown their skills through examination so that they may be named as warriors. Rowanpaw, Jinglepaw, Ferretpaw, Ratpaw, Otterpaw, Mousepaw, and Jaggedpaw, will all of you step forward?"
The leader gazed down with a bright, cheerful smile, his happiness reaching out to the many apprentices below him that would now take their warrior names, pride washing through him as he saw his own apprentice among this group of young cats.
"I, Grousestar, leader of Skyclan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend them to you as a warrior in their turn. Apprentices, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?”
He would pause to allow all of the young cats to respond with 'I do' before continuing on with the ceremony.
"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior names. Rowanpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Rowanflower. Starclan honors your kindness and curiosity, and I welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan."
There would be a pause to send an encouraging and proud grin to his former apprentice and to allow the crowd to chant the new warriors name a few times before he continued on to the next one.
"Jinglepaw, from this moment on you will be known as Jinglestep. Starclan honors your loyalty and kindness and I welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan."
Once more Grousestar would pause to allow for cats to chant the new name a few times, the process being continued for the following new warriors.

"Ferretpaw, from this moment on, you will be known as Ferretstrike. Starclan honors your speed, agility, and kindness and I welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan."

"Ratpaw, from this moment on, you will be known as Ratfang. Starclan honors your fierceness and loyalty and I welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan."

"Otterpaw, from this moment on, you will be known as Ottertail. Starclan honors your inept swimming abilities and your kindness and I welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan."

"Mousepaw, from this moment on, you will be known as Mousewhisper. Starclan honors your loving characteristics and loyalty and I welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan."

"And finally, Jaggedpaw, from this moment on, you will be known as Jaggedstrike. Starclan honors your exceptional fighting skills and loyalty and I welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan."

After announcing all of the new warriors, the brown tabby would have to take a pause in order to catch his breath back, an exasperated but clearly pleased look on his face as he looked down at the seven newly named warriors and in that moment, he couldn't feel more proud to be leader of this clan.
"That concludes the announcement, and don't forget new warriors, you must sit vigil tonight." Reminded the tom gently before dipping his head to his clan and leaping off of the Skyrock, a grin still plastered on his muzzle.

[monfang]

Ferretpaw stepped up as soon as she heard her name, smiling brightly. She listened to Grousestar and felt excitement fill her heart and body, and she was unable to keep still. As the leader said her new name, a grin spread across her maw. "I won't let you down!" she mewed.
Ratpaw stepped up after his sister, and watched the leader carefully. As his name was said, and why, he couldn't help but to smile a bit. Ratfang... He dipped his head respectfully, and looked up. "Thank you, Grousestar." he said.
Otterpaw jumped up with some preppyness. The confident apprentice watched her sibling then looked up as he talked to her. Bowing a bit, she smiled. "Thank you, Grousestar." she mewed.
Mousepaw was last to step up of his siblings. He listened, completely silent like he always was. As he heard his new name, he simply bowed, dipping his head, and nodded his thanks.
--
Ratfang joined Ferretstrike, and all four joined up beside the Skyrock. "We did it!" Ferretstrike mewed, jumping up and doing a backflip. Ratfang and Ottertail chuckled. "Yeah we did!" Ottertail chuckled. Mousewhisper smiled. "Y-Yeah..." he chuckled quietly. Ratfang looked at his brother. "Come on! Now we can run the territory with no escort, and we can tell apprentices and kits what to do, and we can fight!" he mewed, and jumped up into his fighting stance. "We can fight off anyone who dares mess with our clan. No one will get in without having to face me!" he mewed.

[The Cannibal]

Ferretpaw stepped up as soon as she heard her name, smiling brightly. She listened to Grousestar and felt excitement fill her heart and body, and she was unable to keep still. As the leader said her new name, a grin spread across her maw. "I won't let you down!" she mewed.
Ratpaw stepped up after his sister, and watched the leader carefully. As his name was said, and why, he couldn't help but to smile a bit. Ratfang... He dipped his head respectfully, and looked up. "Thank you, Grousestar." he said.
Otterpaw jumped up with some preppyness. The confident apprentice watched her sibling then looked up as he talked to her. Bowing a bit, she smiled. "Thank you, Grousestar." she mewed.
Mousepaw was last to step up of his siblings. He listened, completely silent like he always was. As he heard his new name, he simply bowed, dipping his head, and nodded his thanks.
--
Ratfang joined Ferretstrike, and all four joined up beside the Skyrock. "We did it!" Ferretstrike mewed, jumping up and doing a backflip. Ratfang and Ottertail chuckled. "Yeah we did!" Ottertail chuckled. Mousewhisper smiled. "Y-Yeah..." he chuckled quietly. Ratfang looked at his brother. "Come on! Now we can run the territory with no escort, and we can tell apprentices and kits what to do, and we can fight!" he mewed, and jumped up into his fighting stance. "We can fight off anyone who dares mess with our clan. No one will get in without having to face me!" he mewed.
After he had leaped off of the Skyrock, the leader would pause, looking at the dispersing crowd to see a group of the newly named warriors conversing with each other rather excitedly, it was the siblings Ratfang, Ferretstrike, Ottertail and Mousewhisper. Smiling, he would listen to them, looking over his shoulder at them before his ears perked up as he heard what Ratfang excitedly rambled on. Surely that's not what the tom thought that being a warrior was about right?
Flicking his tail a bit, he decided to be sure and simply began padding over to the group with a cheerful purr, dipping his head as he approached them.
"Greetings you four. Glad to see that you're excited to become warriors!"
Grousestar paused, looking over each one of them carefully, a smile still on his muzzle.
"But you four do know what it is to be a warrior, yes? It's not just about having authority over the younger cats or having the ability to fight, correct?"
Tilting his head curiously, he would wait for their answer, hoping that they truly didn't think that's what it meant to be a warrior, if not, then he would need to have a serious word for them, and that was certainly uncharacteristic of Grousestar, he was usually the farthest thing when it came to serious. But these cats were the future and backbone of the clan, he needed to know that they knew what it meant to be a warrior of Skyclan.

[monfang]

After he had leaped off of the Skyrock, the leader would pause, looking at the dispersing crowd to see a group of the newly named warriors conversing with each other rather excitedly, it was the siblings Ratfang, Ferretstrike, Ottertail and Mousewhisper. Smiling, he would listen to them, looking over his shoulder at them before his ears perked up as he heard what Ratfang excitedly rambled on. Surely that's not what the tom thought that being a warrior was about right?
Flicking his tail a bit, he decided to be sure and simply began padding over to the group with a cheerful purr, dipping his head as he approached them.
"Greetings you four. Glad to see that you're excited to become warriors!"
Grousestar paused, looking over each one of them carefully, a smile still on his muzzle.
"But you four do know what it is to be a warrior, yes? It's not just about having authority over the younger cats or having the ability to fight, correct?"
Tilting his head curiously, he would wait for their answer, hoping that they truly didn't think that's what it meant to be a warrior, if not, then he would need to have a serious word for them, and that was certainly uncharacteristic of Grousestar, he was usually the farthest thing when it came to serious. But these cats were the future and backbone of the clan, he needed to know that they knew what it meant to be a warrior of Skyclan.
"Well, yeah! It means we can have more freedom, too!" Ratfang mewed. Ottertail and Ferretstrike shook there heads. They looked at Grousestar and Ottertail piped up. "It also means we get to serve our clan, honorably. Ignore my brother, he's a bit over excited." she said, flicking her head to Ratfang. He stood straight nervously. "I-I knew that too..." he huffed. "No you didn't..." Mousewhisper mumbled. Ratfang growled a bit. Mousewhisper looked up at the leader and smiled shyly. "It could also mean we get to help our clan become better. Of course, we need good authority, which I'm sure you have." he complimented. Ottertail giggled a bit. "Aw, so sweet, Mousewhisper." she mewed, and Mousewhisper ducked his head ever so slightly.

[The Cannibal]

"Well, yeah! It means we can have more freedom, too!" Ratfang mewed. Ottertail and Ferretstrike shook there heads. They looked at Grousestar and Ottertail piped up. "It also means we get to serve our clan, honorably. Ignore my brother, he's a bit over excited." she said, flicking her head to Ratfang. He stood straight nervously. "I-I knew that too..." he huffed. "No you didn't..." Mousewhisper mumbled. Ratfang growled a bit. Mousewhisper looked up at the leader and smiled shyly. "It could also mean we get to help our clan become better. Of course, we need good authority, which I'm sure you have." he complimented. Ottertail giggled a bit. "Aw, so sweet, Mousewhisper." she mewed, and Mousewhisper ducked his head ever so slightly.
To say in the least, Ratfang's answer sort of worried the leader, but he didn't let it show in the slightest, no, he maintained his cheerful and proud demeanor, his smile never faltering and his purring never ceasing.
"Well yes, warriors do get more freedom, but.. Surely that's not the point of becoming a warrior."
Nodding his head at the other siblings, he chuckled a bit, glad to see that they at least have the right idea about the subject, hopefully they would be able to teach their brother should his little talking to have no effect on him.
"That's exactly right Ottertail! And oh it's no problem, though you did have me worried there for a second Ratfang." Grousestar chuckled out and flicked his tail over the new warrior's ear. "Perhaps it's just your excitement getting to you, I know it can happen to me sometimes too!"
Looking to Mousewhisper now, he tilts his head a bit as the other brother spoke, the leader listening patiently.
"Indeed! You, the warriors, are the backbone of this clan, you are what make it strong and able to function. Without warriors, I would really have no one to lead. You are the ones who protect your family, your clanmates and everyone in this clan, that is your job, you provide for them, you patrol for them, everything you do. Is for them. That is the true meaning of being a warrior. You do this with honor, and in turn, that makes the clan better. Together, we are strong! So never forget the true meaning of being a warrior Ratfang, or any of you for that manner." All the while he spoke, he spoke with a purr, his tone lighthearted and cheerful as it usually was, not wanting to make it seem like they were being scolded, but making sure he got the point across to them because it was a very important point to know.

[monfang]

To say in the least, Ratfang's answer sort of worried the leader, but he didn't let it show in the slightest, no, he maintained his cheerful and proud demeanor, his smile never faltering and his purring never ceasing.
"Well yes, warriors do get more freedom, but.. Surely that's not the point of becoming a warrior."
Nodding his head at the other siblings, he chuckled a bit, glad to see that they at least have the right idea about the subject, hopefully they would be able to teach their brother should his little talking to have no effect on him.
"That's exactly right Ottertail! And oh it's no problem, though you did have me worried there for a second Ratfang." Grousestar chuckled out and flicked his tail over the new warrior's ear. "Perhaps it's just your excitement getting to you, I know it can happen to me sometimes too!"
Looking to Mousewhisper now, he tilts his head a bit as the other brother spoke, the leader listening patiently.
"Indeed! You, the warriors, are the backbone of this clan, you are what make it strong and able to function. Without warriors, I would really have no one to lead. You are the ones who protect your family, your clanmates and everyone in this clan, that is your job, you provide for them, you patrol for them, everything you do. Is for them. That is the true meaning of being a warrior. You do this with honor, and in turn, that makes the clan better. Together, we are strong! So never forget the true meaning of being a warrior Ratfang, or any of you for that manner." All the while he spoke, he spoke with a purr, his tone lighthearted and cheerful as it usually was, not wanting to make it seem like they were being scolded, but making sure he got the point across to them because it was a very important point to know.
All four smiled and listened intently as the new leader spoke. He sounded like an elder to them, and it made them want to listen longer. As he finished, Ottertail flicked her tail, and smiled. "Exactly." she said. Mousewhisper smiled shyly still, remaining silent. Ratfang smiled widely. "I knew that." he purred. The other three giggled at him.

[The Cannibal]

All four smiled and listened intently as the new leader spoke. He sounded like an elder to them, and it made them want to listen longer. As he finished, Ottertail flicked her tail, and smiled. "Exactly." she said. Mousewhisper smiled shyly still, remaining silent. Ratfang smiled widely. "I knew that." he purred. The other three giggled at him.
With another goodhearted chuckle, Grousestar would look over them with a small nod, glad to see that they seemed to understand what he had said.
"Alright enough lecturing you, you're warriors now! Go see if Auroraflame needs you on any patrols hm?"
Dipping his head with a grin, the brown tabby would then wave his tail in a form of goodbye before padding away, heading towards the camp entrance, likely about to go out for another one of his walks, he seemed to be taking one every day now. No one really knew what he did on those walks, but knowing Grousestar, it was likely just to burn off some of the energy he had coursing through him.

[Mango]

Cucumberpickle groused," Ugh... Another leader, a young warrior only 20 moons old should have lived through two- three now, leaders."

[The Cannibal]

After exiting his den, the brown tabby leader bounded his way up the Skyrock until he rested on the very peak of it, looking down upon his clan for a moment, almost sort of reminiscing of the days that were quiet, when a big decision like this (although it was the first time) was hanging over his head, when he could simply be speaking to his warriors, small-talk, rather than think about the harsh journey they will take to these supposed other clans in order to liberate them of their evil leadership, most surely many battles will take place in order to purge the clans of these said leaders and even more surely cats on both sides will die.
But they were Skyclan. They were a unit, a family, they worked together, lived together, breathed together, as one. They were strong. And they were kind, they would not let these clans suffer under cruel leaders no longer. They would survive. Grousestar was positive of that.
Shaking his head a bit, the tom yowled out,
"All Skyclan cat's young enough to catch their own meals, may you please gather here beneath the Skyrock for a clan meeting!"

The tom would wait several minutes to allow the members of Skyclan enough time to stop or pause what they were doing in order to gather to listen to what he had to say, his eyes glancing at his paws momentarily before he swept his tail in a wide arch, as if swiping away any doubts that his mind tried to conjure up. He was confident that he had chosen right in believing in that tom. This was the right decision.

After giving ample time for cats to gather, Grousestar would continue talking, keeping his voice loud enough so that the cats gathered could hear what he had to say.
"As you all may or may not have been aware of the stranger brought into our clan, found at the border with severe injuries, he has recovered from them and I was able to speak with them. And I'm sure you all, like me, are desperate to get answers. It's not every day we have a strange cat appear from seemingly nowhere, speaking of Starclan and such. Well, I have the answers for you."

Pausing to take a deep breath, he momentarily closed his eyes before opening them again to meet the eyes of his clan.
"He is not just any loner, he is, in fact, a clan cat. He comes from a clan known as Thunderclan, and, according to him, there are three other clans in the place he has come from, which are Windclan, Shadowclan, and Riverclan. That is how he knows of Starclan. They operate in ways just like us and are a quarter of a moon travel from here, past Twoleg Place.
Now you may be asking yourselves, 'Okay, so what? Why is he here?'
Well his clans have been over taken by leaders, cruel leaders that have outlawed any mention of Starclan, preventing medicine cat's from having their meetings and even threatening those that oppose their rule, perhaps even killing those that oppose them. And we can't just sit idly by and allow these poor cats to be harassed by those evil leaders, that is not the way of Skyclan and that is not the way of me. We are kind and helpful cats. And I can not sit back knowing that there are cats out there needing our help."

There was no doubt in this toms voice as he spoke to his clan, no sign of doubt in his eyes. He was completely sure about what he was saying to his clan and there was even a look for any cat to challenge him, those emerald eyes that had always seemed kind and friendly, not capable of feeling anger, were burning with a fire. He was going to help these cats. He couldn't stand cat's who sat back when other's needed help. He was not going to be one of those cats.

"So cats of Skyclan. We are going to help these clans. We will usurp those tyrants from their thrones and purge the clans of the evil that has plagued them. We will march on these clans in one days time, so please, prepare yourselves. Queens must stay in camp to care for the young and elderly, many of the apprentice's will stay and a few of the warriors will stay to guard the camp as well while we are gone. Those who will be coming with, expect a long and perilous journey, as it is a quarter moon walk from here to the clans, and expect battle when we reach these clan's because our intrusion will not be seen as friendly."

Finally, Grousestar stopped speaking and sighed, smiling down at his clan with love. He was so proud, proud of how strong they were, how, even through the darkest of times, they have made it through. There was no clan he'd rather serve and lead than this one.

"Thank you. That concludes this clan meeting."

With that, the brown tabby leaped off of the rock, drawing the meeting to a close.

[Empress Of Evil]

Duskflight S A G I E
(Sorry it's not very long)
Auroraflame padded briskly into camp, quickly glancing over her shoulder to see if Sagewhisker was still following. Seeing she was she noticed she had walked in just in time to see Grousestar saying the last few words of his announcement. "Grousestar!", Auroraflame called, still walking quickly towards the SkyClan leader. "I've found another cat. She appears to know of StarClan as well", Auroraflame reported as she slowed to a stop once she reached the leader. Gesturing to Sagewhisker behind her.

[The Cannibal]

Duskflight S A G I E
(Sorry it's not very long)
Auroraflame padded briskly into camp, quickly glancing over her shoulder to see if Sagewhisker was still following. Seeing she was she noticed she had walked in just in time to see Grousestar saying the last few words of his announcement. "Grousestar!", Auroraflame called, still walking quickly towards the SkyClan leader. "I've found another cat. She appears to know of StarClan as well", Auroraflame reported as she slowed to a stop once she reached the leader. Gesturing to Sagewhisker behind her.
Blinking a bit in mute surprise as his deputy approached him, the brown tabby took notice of the cat that she had brought along. Another stranger? Though as soon as he heard her state that she spoke of Starclan as well, something in his brain chuckled and he nodded his head. "Yes, this must be Sagewhisker then, Mapledash's lost companion. He had thought he lost her in Twoleg place during his travels. Pleasure to meet you miss." The leader dipped his head in greetings and in respect for the new cat. "I believe Mapledash will be looking for you, feel free to help yourself to some prey before speaking to him." Meowed the tom before looking to Auroraflame.
"I'm assuming you missed the meeting then?" Purred the tom, a small tilt of his head a smile etching onto his muzzle as he inquired.

[Empress Of Evil]

Blinking a bit in mute surprise as his deputy approached him, the brown tabby took notice of the cat that she had brought along. Another stranger? Though as soon as he heard her state that she spoke of Starclan as well, something in his brain chuckled and he nodded his head. "Yes, this must be Sagewhisker then, Mapledash's lost companion. He had thought he lost her in Twoleg place during his travels. Pleasure to meet you miss." The leader dipped his head in greetings and in respect for the new cat. "I believe Mapledash will be looking for you, feel free to help yourself to some prey before speaking to him." Meowed the tom before looking to Auroraflame.
"I'm assuming you missed the meeting then?" Purred the tom, a small tilt of his head a smile etching onto his muzzle as he inquired.

So it wasn't that much of a coincidence, Auroraflame thought, the puzzle pieces clicking together perfectly. She then nodded. "What did I miss?", she asked. She knew that Grousestar had been talking to Mapledash but she didn't exactly know what about and she was quite curious as to know what information Mapledash had passed on to Grousestar. Looking around, she could see the majority of the warriors bustling around with excitement. She must have missed something big. Maybe it had something to do with what Sagewhisker had been talking about earlier. WindClan? Isn't that what she had said? Or maybe something bigger.

[The Cannibal]

So it wasn't that much of a coincidence, Auroraflame thought, the puzzle pieces clicking together perfectly. She then nodded. "What did I miss?", she asked. She knew that Grousestar had been talking to Mapledash but she didn't exactly know what about and she was quite curious as to know what information Mapledash had passed on to Grousestar. Looking around, she could see the majority of the warriors bustling around with excitement. She must have missed something big. Maybe it had something to do with what Sagewhisker had been talking about earlier. WindClan? Isn't that what she had said? Or maybe something bigger.
Grousestar almost couldn't help himself from chuckling a bit, finding it amusing that he had just had a rather large speech and his deputy missed the entire thing. "Oh dear, you missed quite a bit." He ended up sighing out after a chuckle, eye brows arched before he sat down.
"All give you the simplified version I suppose. Apparently there are four other clans, that's where those two came from, and those clans, they have been taken over by cats that have outlawed any talk or mention of Starclan, threatening and likely killing those that oppose their rule. So we are going to march on those clans to liberate them of their evil rule in a days time. I've instructed for the queens and elders to stay as well as a good majority of the apprentices and a few of the warriors to protect the camp."
Flicking his ear, he looked over his deputy carefully before offering a smile.
"So I suggest preparing yourself Aurora, I'd like you to take this journey with me, the warriors will need your guidance and strength just as they'll need mine."

[Empress Of Evil]

Grousestar almost couldn't help himself from chuckling a bit, finding it amusing that he had just had a rather large speech and his deputy missed the entire thing. "Oh dear, you missed quite a bit." He ended up sighing out after a chuckle, eye brows arched before he sat down.
"All give you the simplified version I suppose. Apparently there are four other clans, that's where those two came from, and those clans, they have been taken over by cats that have outlawed any talk or mention of Starclan, threatening and likely killing those that oppose their rule. So we are going to march on those clans to liberate them of their evil rule in a days time. I've instructed for the queens and elders to stay as well as a good majority of the apprentices and a few of the warriors to protect the camp."
Flicking his ear, he looked over his deputy carefully before offering a smile.
"So I suggest preparing yourself Aurora, I'd like you to take this journey with me, the warriors will need your guidance and strength just as they'll need mine."

She could understand Grousestars amusement. And found it a little amusing herself. Auroraflame listened carefully to Grousestars simplified version. Four Clans. Evil Leaders. SkyClan marching on to save them, Auroraflame thought. The final pieces of the puzzle were complete. The ebony she cat had two bite her lip to stop herself from having an outburst of laughter though a wide grin formed on her expression. When she thought of the word march, she though of her clanmates marching, with the words ringing in the air. 'Left! Left! Left, Right, Left!'. Then those few clumsy cats fell over and the all her clanmates toppled down with a dominoes effect. (I'm sorry, it just slipped into my mind XD) Auroraflame then calmed down and a smile slipped onto her face at her leaders kind words. "Of course Grousestar", Auroraflame said, dipping her head respectively. She stood there in a moments silence before piping up, "When will we be going?".

[The Cannibal]

She could understand Grousestars amusement. And found it a little amusing herself. Auroraflame listened carefully to Grousestars simplified version. Four Clans. Evil Leaders. SkyClan marching on to save them, Auroraflame thought. The final pieces of the puzzle were complete. The ebony she cat had two bite her lip to stop herself from having an outburst of laughter though a wide grin formed on her expression. When she thought of the word march, she though of her clanmates marching, with the words ringing in the air. 'Left! Left! Left, Right, Left!'. Then those few clumsy cats fell over and the all her clanmates toppled down with a dominoes effect. (I'm sorry, it just slipped into my mind XD) Auroraflame then calmed down and a smile slipped onto her face at her leaders kind words. "Of course Grousestar", Auroraflame said, dipping her head respectively. She stood there in a moments silence before piping up, "When will we be going?".
Curiosity peaked in him when he saw the amusement in her face and the rather amused grin that had settled onto her muzzle after he had told the simplified version to her, his head tilting and a wide grin of his own stretching over his muzzle. I wonder what was so funny? I always love a good laugh!
But alas, the tom thought against questioning the look, there were more important matters at hand than that.
As a moment of silence passed between them, the leader made a move as if to leave before pausing at her question, offering another smile. "A day's time, I figured that'd be enough time for everyone, don't you?"

[Empress Of Evil]

Curiosity peaked in him when he saw the amusement in her face and the rather amused grin that had settled onto her muzzle after he had told the simplified version to her, his head tilting and a wide grin of his own stretching over his muzzle. I wonder what was so funny? I always love a good laugh!
But alas, the tom thought against questioning the look, there were more important matters at hand than that.
As a moment of silence passed between them, the leader made a move as if to leave before pausing at her question, offering another smile. "A day's time, I figured that'd be enough time for everyone, don't you?"

A days time. Would that be enough time? Probably would. "Sounds like a good amount of time", Auroraflame said, nodding in agreement. She trusted Grousestar's decision. A day would be enough. All they needed to do was to remind themselves of their battle moves and eat up so they had enough energy. Auroraflame was about to walk away but one last question stopped her. "Will Ebonypaw be coming?", Auroraflame asked. The answer would mostly likely be yes but she did wonder if Ebonypaw have enough knowledge in case of serious injuries. But she had faith.

[The Cannibal]

A days time. Would that be enough time? Probably would. "Sounds like a good amount of time", Auroraflame said, nodding in agreement. She trusted Grousestar's decision. A day would be enough. All they needed to do was to remind themselves of their battle moves and eat up so they had enough energy. Auroraflame was about to walk away but one last question stopped her. "Will Ebonypaw be coming?", Auroraflame asked. The answer would mostly likely be yes but she did wonder if Ebonypaw have enough knowledge in case of serious injuries. But she had faith.
Nodding his head a bit, Grousestar would glance at the ground, believing that a day would be a good amount of time as well before looking back at Aurora just in case she had any other questions before he went back to his den in order to truly think things over, over eating some food. Then he would need to go about checking on the warriors, see which were coming, which were opting to stay back at camp to make sure it was well guarded.
Ears perking up at her question, he grunted a bit, as if the question caught him off guard. "I'll be asking her to come yes, I just hope that she's ready.. I'll stop by her den after I eat. Or could you check in with her for me?" He asked with a tilt of his head, knowing that he had many others to speak to, he felt it would ease a bit of the pressure off his shoulders if his deputy could speak to a few cats as well.

[Empress Of Evil]

Nodding his head a bit, Grousestar would glance at the ground, believing that a day would be a good amount of time as well before looking back at Aurora just in case she had any other questions before he went back to his den in order to truly think things over, over eating some food. Then he would need to go about checking on the warriors, see which were coming, which were opting to stay back at camp to make sure it was well guarded.
Ears perking up at her question, he grunted a bit, as if the question caught him off guard. "I'll be asking her to come yes, I just hope that she's ready.. I'll stop by her den after I eat. Or could you check in with her for me?" He asked with a tilt of his head, knowing that he had many others to speak to, he felt it would ease a bit of the pressure off his shoulders if his deputy could speak to a few cats as well.

"Sure!" Auroraflame said rather enthusiastically. It would give her something to do rather then pace around the camp waiting for the day to be over. With a quick dip of her head to Grousestar, she started to walk towards the medicine cat den. While she walked she scanned the camp with her icy hues and her gaze fell on Sagewhisker, who was talking to Mapledash. Seeing Sagewhisker was occupied and had something to do, she continued to walk towards the den. She hadn't really talked to Ebonypaw before. Maybe once or twice but those were just a simple 'hello', or 'how are you?'. She wondered if she could end up getting an actual conversation this time. Abruptly stopping to avoid some kits that dashed around, she then continued and disappeared into the Medicine Cat Den.

[Sage]

Sagewhisker dipped her head gently to Grousestar, then Auroraflame before heading over to the fresh-kill pile. She ignored the suspicious glances heavy on her back and she padded over and selected a mouse. The tortoiseshell she-cat felt small in the big clan, it was like being a newborn kit again. She shook herself and began the gulp the prey down in a few clean bites. Sagewhisker then yawned, drowsy from her journey. She gazed around camp, taking in the new territory.

[The Cannibal]

Sticking true to his word, Grousestar had not second guessed himself nor allowed the clan another day to get ready, there was only so much a cat could do to prepare themselves aside from eating well and getting a good night's sleep.
At the dawn of the day after the announcement, the brown tabby tom rose out of his nest, stretched and felt a calm wash over him. He was not worried, nor frightened. Grousestar was purely confident in his clan's ability to persevere through this journey and through the battles to come in the following days. They. Where Skyclan. They weren't a band of kittypets and loners, they were warriors.
Giving himself a shake as if to shake off all of the sleepiness from his body and to shake away any lingering doubts, there was no time or space for either. They needed to get moving.

Padding out of his den, the tom would pause, looking at the peaceful, quiet camp before him, a camp they would return to, no question about it. He was going to make sure to bring back as many cat's as he possibly could, but even though he was a heavy optimist, he didn't expect that every cat would make the journey back. They were certain to lose some warriors during this journey, during the battles, and during the journey home. He just couldn't bring himself to ignore that fact.
But he could push pass it, and think about the cat's that they would be helping (assuming that he hasn't been lied to, though he no longer thinks about that), that they would be making a difference in those cat's lives instead of idly sitting back in their territory. They would be doing something that made a difference.

Slowly, the tom made his way up onto the high rock, looking down now at his clan, standing there silently for several moments as he took it all in, but this morning peace, it couldn't last forever. There was no time to waste.

Pulling in a deep breath, Grousestar yowled out,
"All cat's of Skyclan, will you please meet beneath the Skyrock."

It wasn't his usual call, he was calling for all cat's. This would be the time for goodbyes before they headed out, should cat's want to say their goodbye's. Some cat's would be staying, some would be going.
Waiting patiently as he always did, he looked down at the gathering cat's several minutes until he was sure that all of them were gathered beneath the stone.

"As you all know, today, many of us will be leaving to travel to the clan's to save them from their evil leadership. It is best for us to leave now, early in the day so that we will be able to cover much ground, it is a long walk, but we must make haste. I cannot stand and wait any longer when I know there are cats out there needing our help.
So I invite you all to say your goodbye's to the one's that will be taking this journey, I will do my best to bring all of them back as safely as I can, but please know that not everyone will return. I am an optimist, but I realize it would be too naive to think that all of us will return after the battles. These cat's will not give up their reign without a fight and I'm sure that they have many followers within the clans, it will be hard, but we are Skyclan! And we will purge them from their seat's and restore order and the belief of Starclan to these cat's!"

Grousestar paused, that passionate fire burning in his eyes again as he looked upon his warriors, apprentice's, elders, kits, queens. He believed in these cat's.

"Please don't make your goodbye's too long, there is day burning. Meet me, Auroraflame, Mapledash and Sagewhisker by the entrance when you are ready to leave, those of you who will be joining us. Thank you."

With that being said, the brown tabby leaped off of the rock and made his way towards the clan entrance to sit down and wait, curling his tail over his paws and turning his head to look at the cat's of his clan again, a sad yet proud look on his eyes as he watched them say their goodbye's to each other before he looked down at his paws. This is the right choice. He reassured himself though he needed no reassurance. He trusted that he had chosen right.

After all of the warriors and the apprentices that were coming gathered with him, the deputy, and the two other clan cat's, Grousestar would rise to his paws and signal with his tail to head out, in which he led with the three other cat's, out into the territory and not too long after, pass the border that marked the end of the territory.

[The Cannibal]

starfall Suspiciousmindz Empress Of Evil Goose Dark Rose Stormiiix Cloudy TheBread

The battles were finally over, Skyclan had saved the other clans from their dark forest worshiping leadership and in the process Grousestar had lost one of his 9 lives, but he still seemed just about as happy and optimistic as ever when he padded around camp or the territory. Not only that, but he had made the decision to move the whole of Skyclan closer to these four clans, in a forested region close to what the clans called 'The Starcave', it wasn't too much different from the old territory, just less mountainous.
But now it was time to get the clan moving again, there were many young cats that were deserving of their warrior names now and even some kits ready to become apprentices now.
Skyclan would rice stronger than ever, they would keep moving forward and Grousestar was going to make sure of that.

Bounding up onto a rock that was ironically a lot like the Skyrock in the old camp, the brown tabby cleared his voice before yowling out to the camp below,

"All Skyclan cat's young enough to catch their own meals, may you please gather here beneath the Skyrock for a clan meeting!"

The brown tabby would wait patiently for his clan to gather beneath the new meeting rock, allowing his emerald gaze to momentarily trail upwards to look at the new canopy above their heads. It hadn't been too long since the move, but he was already getting used to the new territory. Blinking out of his thoughts, he allowed his gaze to travel back down to the camp, a smile curling up the edges of his lips.

"I hope you are all settling into the new territory with ease and I would like to let you know that I am proud of all of you. Those who fought in the battles fought well and gave a good name to Skyclan, and those who stayed back kept the camp safe, thank you. But that is not why I called us here today. Today is a special day for eight young cats."
Grousestar was practically grinning now.

"Sweetkit, Creekkit, Hawkkit, Brightkit, Heartpaw, Doepaw, Ashenpaw and Rabbitpaw, please step forward."

[seasalt]

The cream and brown tabby she cat known as Doepaw, stepped forward, her one, amber eye gleaming as ever. The apprentice had been through a lot during the final battle with Windclan, resulting in her left eye, and that side of her face, scarred and slashed by a rogue, and she wasn't sure if they were with Starclan or not. But, she had survived through all five clans, just like other's in her clan have. The molly straightened up, her fluffy tail flashing out behind her. She was ready, ready to do anything for her clan, dying was one of them. Her amber eye flashed toward Grousestar, ready, ready for the ancient words to be spoken, and she was ready to say the words that warriors did before her, her ears perked up and alert, ready. She remembered, an apprentice dying, in Shadowclan, they couldn't say these words ever, they couldn't.

[Starfall]

Sweetkit perked his ears at Grousestar's call, excitement washed over him once he heard his name get called 'Yes! Today's the day!' he thought as he made his way to the front of the crowd, making sure he didn't walk too fast. The cream colored kit stood a few mouse-lengths away from the leader, he made sure he wasn't fidgeting too much, he made sure his fur looked nice, even though his mother,Honeybee, tidied him up for his ceremony. Sweetkit turned his attention to the other's standing next to him, hoping to spot his companion, Hawkkit, smiling widely at the tom before looking back at his leader, excitement and joy radiated off of the cream colored tom as he awaited for his ceremony to begin. The young tom let his mind drift, blocking out all the sounds around him for a bit. The cream colored tom wasn't able to go join his clanmates as they battled against the other clans, it annoyed him to no end, it annoyed him that he could've helped save a few innocent cats, who were on his side. 'From now on, I will do what ever is in my power to make sure that all those who are innocent will survive!' he declared, his green orbs flashed with determination, he brought himself back to the present and looked back up at Grousestar, Loyalty,excitement, and joy wavered in the young cream colored toms eyes, nothing but excitement, adventure, and a hint of rebellion built up in the kit over the past moons as he awaited for this day to come, he couldn't wait to become a warrior like his father, he couldn't wait until he could go adventure out into the new territory, these thought's excited sweetkit, making him crave the freedom that apprentices had even more.

[Random Melody]

Brightkit looked up at Grousestar, her green eyes widening when her leader began calling names. She heard her sisters, Creekkit's name being called, and breathed in sharply. Go on go on. One more name, then her heart took off when she heard hers. The calico breathed in sharply, waiting until the others had been called before finally stepping forward. She glanced around briefly, looking for her sister for a second. The two had gotten into a small argument and after that Brightkit hadnt been sure what had happened. She hoped it was over now, they could be friends again.

Turning her gaze back to her leader, excitement was clear in her eyes, paws working in the ground as she waited patiently, well patiently for an excited kit anyway. Her mind ran through the questions; Who would her mentor be? Would they be nice, would they let her hang out with her sister? Or would they push Brightkit to be the best, make her spend every day training? Shaking her head to clear the thoughts, she focused her attention on Grousestar. Im ready.

(They grow up so fast.)
(Pathos)

[SuspiciousMindz]

Creekkit bounded from the nursery towards the Skyrock. Her green hues were glimmering with excitement and her pelt was smooth from a good grooming. She settled herself beside Brightkit, forgetting their quarrel from earlier and focusing now on what the future held. She wondered who her mentor would be and who Brightkit's mentor would be. The sisters were ready to be apprentices, that much had been known for a least half a moon now.
[Short]
Lillyblossom

[~Breadsticks~]

Rabbitpaw turned toward Grousestar, her eyes lit with interest as she joined the others the tom had called up. She shook her dappled pelt and sat, gazing up at him with a small smile. The she-cat had a feeling she knew what was happening but shot a glance at the others, wondering if they too knew what would soon be happening. My warrior name! Her thoughts were filled with new names but none of them sounded like they fit. The molly shook her head and returned her gaze back to her leader, shuffling her paws with excitement.

[Empress Of Evil]

Hawkkit suddenly heard his name being called from the Skyrock and his jaw dropped. Today's the day!, Hawkkit thought. He looked around for his mother but couldn't spot her. He felt slightly disappointed but he brushed it away, she was probably alreadys sitting down. Hawkkit looked back at his pelt and quickly gave himself a quick groom so he looked somewhat decent. With a big grin, Hawkkit scurried forward to join his fellow clanmates. His paws shuffled nervously on the ground as he looked up at Grousestar, an excited yet nervous smile on his muzzle.

AbsurdJinx

[Crumbleless]

Heartpaw stepped forward along with the many other kit's and apprentices. It was very exciting for her. Willowwhisker, her mentor, sat as close as she could pride surging from her.
Heartpaw could only imagine what her parents would have thought of her now. They had both died in the battle and that meant she had to be independent without their help to guide her through hard times.

[The Cannibal]

The cream and brown tabby she cat known as Doepaw, stepped forward, her one, amber eye gleaming as ever. The apprentice had been through a lot during the final battle with Windclan, resulting in her left eye, and that side of her face, scarred and slashed by a rogue, and she wasn't sure if they were with Starclan or not. But, she had survived through all five clans, just like other's in her clan have. The molly straightened up, her fluffy tail flashing out behind her. She was ready, ready to do anything for her clan, dying was one of them. Her amber eye flashed toward Grousestar, ready, ready for the ancient words to be spoken, and she was ready to say the words that warriors did before her, her ears perked up and alert, ready. She remembered, an apprentice dying, in Shadowclan, they couldn't say these words ever, they couldn't.

Considering that Doepaw was the first to step forward, the leader decided he would start with her ceremony first, eyes gentle as he looked down upon the apprentice that was ready to finally receive her warrior name. Licking his lips, he would crane his head up and yowl, quite possibly louder than before, wanting to make sure that everyone could hear her ceremony.
"I, Grousestar, leader of Skyclan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. She has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend her to you as a warrior in her turn."
There was a pause, his gaze focusing on Doepaw now.
"Doepaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"
The leader would wait to continue until she had uttered the two words needed to be heard to be able to proceed with the ceremony, 'I do'.
"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. Doepaw, from this moment on you will be known as Doespirit. Starclan honors your loyalty and spirit, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan."

Sweetkit perked his ears at Grousestar's call, excitement washed over him once he heard his name get called 'Yes! Today's the day!' he thought as he made his way to the front of the crowd, making sure he didn't walk too fast. The cream colored kit stood a few mouse-lengths away from the leader, he made sure he wasn't fidgeting too much, he made sure his fur looked nice, even though his mother,Honeybee, tidied him up for his ceremony. Sweetkit turned his attention to the other's standing next to him, hoping to spot his companion, Hawkkit, smiling widely at the tom before looking back at his leader, excitement and joy radiated off of the cream colored tom as he awaited for his ceremony to begin. The young tom let his mind drift, blocking out all the sounds around him for a bit. The cream colored tom wasn't able to go join his clanmates as they battled against the other clans, it annoyed him to no end, it annoyed him that he could've helped save a few innocent cats, who were on his side. 'From now on, I will do what ever is in my power to make sure that all those who are innocent will survive!' he declared, his green orbs flashed with determination, he brought himself back to the present and looked back up at Grousestar, Loyalty,excitement, and joy wavered in the young cream colored toms eyes, nothing but excitement, adventure, and a hint of rebellion built up in the kit over the past moons as he awaited for this day to come, he couldn't wait to become a warrior like his father, he couldn't wait until he could go adventure out into the new territory, these thought's excited sweetkit, making him crave the freedom that apprentices had even more.
After Doepaw had been given her warrior name and the cheering had died down a bit, Grousestar now looked to Sweetkit, that same gentle smile that had been there when he looked upon Doespirit remained there now as he looked upon the kit.
"Sweetkit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Sweetpaw. Your mentor will be Nightflash. I hope Nightflash passes down all he knows on to you."
Clearing his throat a bit and pausing to take a breath, his eyes turned to the black and white warrior he has chosen as Sweetpaw's mentor.
"Nightflash { Skybird™ }, you are ready to take on an apprentice. You will be the mentor of Sweetpaw and I hope that you pass on all of your knowledge to him."
Brightkit looked up at Grousestar, her green eyes widening when her leader began calling names. She heard her sisters, Creekkit's name being called, and breathed in sharply. Go on go on. One more name, then her heart took off when she heard hers. The calico breathed in sharply, waiting until the others had been called before finally stepping forward. She glanced around briefly, looking for her sister for a second. The two had gotten into a small argument and after that Brightkit hadnt been sure what had happened. She hoped it was over now, they could be friends again.

Turning her gaze back to her leader, excitement was clear in her eyes, paws working in the ground as she waited patiently, well patiently for an excited kit anyway. Her mind ran through the questions; Who would her mentor be? Would they be nice, would they let her hang out with her sister? Or would they push Brightkit to be the best, make her spend every day training? Shaking her head to clear the thoughts, she focused her attention on Grousestar. Im ready.

(They grow up so fast.)
( Pathos)
Now it was on to the next ceremony, he would give his congratulations to all of them later, but for now, he needed to get through this first, he would again wait for the cheering to die down and would wait until the two touched noses before continuing on.
The brown tabby next looked at Brightkit with the same, warm, gentle smile that he wore before.
"Brightkit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Brightpaw. Your mentor will be Acornflash. I hope Acornflash passes down all he knows on to you."
Grousestar then turned his gaze to the brown and white tom selected to the be new apprentice's mentor.
"Acornflash { Pathos }, you are ready to take on an apprentice. You will be the mentor of Brightpaw and I hope that you pass on all of your knowledge to her."
Creekkit bounded from the nursery towards the Skyrock. Her green hues were glimmering with excitement and her pelt was smooth from a good grooming. She settled herself beside Brightkit, forgetting their quarrel from earlier and focusing now on what the future held. She wondered who her mentor would be and who Brightkit's mentor would be. The sisters were ready to be apprentices, that much had been known for a least half a moon now.
[Short]
Lillyblossom
This was moving smoothly, but the leader had to pause to take another breath, chuckling quietly to himself, unable to help but feel a swell of pride. So many youngsters were growing up to make fine cats. This is what being a leader was all about, watching your clan grow and thrive, it was beautiful.
Shaking his head a bit, he looked to Creekkit now, same smile placed on his muzzle.
"Creekkit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Creekpaw. Your mentor will be Acornpelt. I hope Acornpelt passes down all she knows on to you."
Just like the other apprentice ceremonies he recently finished, Grousestar now looked to the brown tabby she-cat he had selected to mentor the new apprentice.
"Acornpelt { Lillyblossom }, you are ready to take on an apprentice. You will be the mentor of Creekpaw and I hope that you pass on all of your knowledge to her."

Rabbitpaw turned toward Grousestar, her eyes lit with interest as she joined the others the tom had called up. She shook her dappled pelt and sat, gazing up at him with a small smile. The she-cat had a feeling she knew what was happening but shot a glance at the others, wondering if they too knew what would soon be happening. My warrior name! Her thoughts were filled with new names but none of them sounded like they fit. The molly shook her head and returned her gaze back to her leader, shuffling her paws with excitement.

I'm nearly done now. Thought the leader with a bit of relief, you never really realized how much talking this would be until you were up on the meeting rock itself, announcing all of these ceremonies! Licking his lips, the brown tabby now looked to Rabbitpaw first, giving her a nod then looking to the canopy momentarily as he called out the next words.
"I, Grousestar, leader of Skyclan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. She has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend her to you as a warrior in her turn."
Now he allowed his gaze to settle on the apprentice again.
"Rabbitpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"
He allowed her time to utter the words 'I do' before continuing.
"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. Rabbitpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Rabbitpounce. Starclan honors your swiftness and courage, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan."

Hawkkit suddenly heard his name being called from the Skyrock and his jaw dropped. Today's the day!, Hawkkit thought. He looked around for his mother but couldn't spot her. He felt slightly disappointed but he brushed it away, she was probably alreadys sitting down. Hawkkit looked back at his pelt and quickly gave himself a quick groom so he looked somewhat decent. With a big grin, Hawkkit scurried forward to join his fellow clanmates. His paws shuffled nervously on the ground as he looked up at Grousestar, an excited yet nervous smile on his muzzle.

AbsurdJinx

And right on to the next ceremony, he looked to Hawkkit now, that warm, gentle smile of his never fading despite his voice perhaps getting a bit hoarser from all of this yowling for these ceremonies.
"Hawkkit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Hawkpaw. Your mentor will be Aspenflash. I hope Aspenflash passes down all he knows on to you."
And just as before, his gaze transitioned to the mentor he had selected for the new apprentice.
"Aspenflash { AbsurdJinx }, you are ready to take on an apprentice. You will be the mentor of Hawkpaw and I hope that you pass on all of your knowledge to him."
Heartpaw stepped forward along with the many other kit's and apprentices. It was very exciting for her. Willowwhisker, her mentor, sat as close as she could pride surging from her.
Heartpaw could only imagine what her parents would have thought of her now. They had both died in the battle and that meant she had to be independent without their help to guide her through hard times.

Grousestar then looked to Heartpaw now, again having to take another small pause to regain his breath and lick at his lips before continuing on with the ceremonies. Looking at the apprentice, he would give a small nod to her before looking up at the canopy momentarily to shout these words before Starclan.
"I, Grousestar, leader of Skyclan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. She has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend her to you as a warrior in her turn."
The tabby allowed his emerald gaze to fall back upon the apprentice.
"Heartpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"
Just like the other warrior ceremonies, he would pause to allow her time to respond with the words 'I do' before continuing.
"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. Heartpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Heartskip. Starclan honors your kindness and courage, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan."

Cloudy
And finally, Grousestar looked to the last of the young cats, Ashenpaw, that same warm smile stuck on his muzzle as he paused before continuing with the last ceremony, nodding to the young she-cat before looking up at the canopy monetarily.
"I, Grousestar, leader of Skyclan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. She has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend her to you as a warrior in her turn."
Allowing himself to focus his gaze on the apprentice again, he continued.
"Ashenpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"
Like before, he paused to allow her to respond with the words 'I do', before resuming the ceremony.
"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. Ashenpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Ashenleaves. Starclan honors your loyalty, speed, and energy and we welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan."

With his voice now hoarse from yowling out eight different ceremonies, Grousestar managed out,
"That concludes this clan meeting."
And leaped off of the Skyrock.

[seasalt]

Doespirit. Doepaw thought, knowing just what that meant. Her urge for survival, hope, and spirit in general helped her through life, and that was what got her to this very point. I'm a warrior... The thought, make her heart skip a beat, she made it, she finally made it. Her one amber eye gleamed, with happiness, and fulfillment, and most of all, pride. Having enough pride, that she made it through the five battles to help the clans rid of the evil leaders reign, being proud, was enough for her right now, it was a bit overwelming, and some may look at her scars and think of them in a bad light, but it was all worth it, it really was worth it.

[Random Melody]

Brightkit watched excitedly as Doesprit and Sweetpaw were given their names. Her paws worked in the ground, the calico's green eyes wide with excitement as Grousestar's gaze finally came to rest on her. Brightkit kept herself from squealing aloud, heart pounding so hard it hurt as Grousestar began to speak.

Brightpaw. Just then Brightkit was sure there was a huge smile on her face, and she nodded at his words before pricking her ears as her new mentor was announced. Acornflash huh? Brightkit--No, Brightpaw, turned her gaze to the clearing, following Grousestar's eyes and letting her own eyes rest on her newly named mentor. I hope he's nice! But right now even that didnt matter. She was an apprentice, she was ready.

[Brunch]

Slowly padding forward at the call of her name, Ashenpaw was excited at the thought of her warrior name. The young she-cat looked up at her leader, her amber eyes flashing her slight excitement. It was but a wonder of how Ashenpaw earned her warrior name; of course she was talented in hunting, she barely followed the rules the clan had set for her. As Grousestar announced her name, she looked proudly up at him; the eagerness that permeated from her was strong as she thought to herself, Ashenpaw-- no Ashenleaves. Her eyes wandered the clearing; her mind anywhere but the camp her clan resided in. See me now mom? she challenged the skies with a glare, I'm better now than I would have been with you! Though Ashenleaves knew that Mapleflash's death was not the queen's fault, the warrior still blamed her for her terrible kit-hood. Suddnely realizing her ceremony was over, Ashenleaves stepped away from the Sky Rock, pride gleaming in her eyes.

[AbsurdJinx]

@Empress Of Evil (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=35)

AspenFlash sat before the SkyRock, watching the ceremonies take place. He remembered the last time he attended a meeting - it was when MapleLeaf was appointed deputy. Afterwards, he simply couldn't bear seeing the rock as it reminded him of his darling. This meant he missed several ceremonies, including his own kits' apprentice and warrior ceremonies. Now, though, he was ready to face his demons.

The large tomcat sat slightly to the side of the rock, his chin raised up as to watch GrouseStar perform the ceremonies. Since RowanFlower's death, AspenFlash has felt flurries of fury towards the leader. As he watched, his eyes narrowed in the slightest, and his yellow-green eyes flared. He shifted his weight, moving as if he were uncomfortable in his place, when in reality, he simply hated obeying the cat who killed his son.

AspenFlash's eyes soon widened in shock as he was appointed an apprentice. His jaw fell, but he was quick to close his mouth. He recovered swiftly, clearing his throat with a faint cough. The long-furred warrior rose to his paws, and approached his new trainee. He walked with a confidence that could be intimidating to most who don't know of his soft nature. Simply by watching him walk, it was easy to determine that he was a noble warrior, one who would risk his life for his clan.

He came to a halt by - what was it? HawkPaw? - HawkPaw. AspenFlash didn't seem to display an ounce of emotion as he stared down at his pathetic excuse of an apprentice. Heh, just kidding. Honestly, AspenFlash was proud of his apprentice just at the sight of him. He knew he could train HawkPaw to grow into an amazing warrior.

Recently, a majority of AspenFlash's family has died off - or disappeared, and have been considered deceased. His family included his mate, and three of his kits. His daughter, AshenPaw - er, AshenLeaves now, remained breathing. Unfortunately, he wasn't very close to his kit due to the accidental neglect she earned as a kit. His mind has been clouded by grief lately, but he had adopted a young molly by the name of DaisyKit. DaisyKit has made a huge improvement on his mood despite how gloomy AspenFlash appeared to be.

``HawkPaw, right?`` AspenFlash questioned, his voice lacking emotion. He gazed down at the young cat. ``AspenFlash,`` He introduced, although he was clueless as to if the apprentice knew of him or not. ``Normally, I'd take you out right away... But I feel as if I should offer you the day off... Just to adapt to your new rank, of course.`` He cast an awkward glance of his shoulder, but he quickly returned his gaze to his apprentice.

See, AspenFlash was awful with cats younger than him. When his kits' were only a few moons old, RedKit had been an exciting ball of fluff. She had a crazy personality. Anyway, MapleLeaf and AspenFlash had been talking when RedKit approached them, racing around them and non-stop talking. AspenFlash made the mistake of questioning RedKit's sanity. He even told her she could become an apprentice early. MapleLeaf had hit him on the backside of his head for his terrible father skills. If only she could see him now.

Anyhoo, usually, he'd take the apprentice out for a tour of the territory. But even he had yet to adjust to the change of terrain. Perhaps AspenFlash would just jump into hunting part of training until he knew the territory well enough to bring HawkPaw on a tour. ``I'll fetch you tomorrow.``

[Starfall]

@Skybird
Sweetpaw was smiling widely, he turned and walked up to Nightflash, a small skip in his step, the young tom felt like he was walking on clouds, he loved it, he could already taste the freedom, the adventure, with every step he took he felt those emotions grow even stronger. The cream colored tom touched noses with his new mentor and dipped his head in respect, his nose almost touching the warrior's paws. After a few seconds he lifted his head and locked eyes with his mentor, his green orbs lit up with excitement "I know we aren't going to do anything today but...can we go and explore the territory?" he questioned, making sure his voice didn't seem too needy or excited, he tried to keep his face straight, but every once in a while the corner of his lips would twitch, reveling the excitement bubbling in the tom.
Sweetkit couldn't stand it, he wanted to go outside the camp, he wanted to go explore the territory, he hoped that they would run into a border patrol, so he could see and smell what the others were like. He could already taste a bit of their scent in the air, riverclan, a little fishy, Shadowclan, rotten, mangy smelling, like, Thunderclan, smelled of maple, and pines, and then windclan, rabbits and a hint of sheep. He wanted to go out there, he wanted to break the shackles of kit-hood, but he knew better, he knew that his mentor needed some rest, he wanted his mentor to get sleep, tons of sleep, so that they could go adventure for a long, long, time, but he knew better, knowing the way his luck worked, they would probably only go over to the training grounds. "Oh I don't believe I've introduced myself properly, My names sweetki-S-sweetpaw." He stuttered, emberassed over the fact that he messed up his own name. The cream colored apprentice never broke eye contact with his mentor, refusing to seem even a little weak during his first day as an apprentice.

[Empress Of Evil]

@Empress Of Evil (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=35)

AspenFlash sat before the SkyRock, watching the ceremonies take place. He remembered the last time he attended a meeting - it was when MapleLeaf was appointed deputy. Afterwards, he simply couldn't bear seeing the rock as it reminded him of his darling. This meant he missed several ceremonies, including his own kits' apprentice and warrior ceremonies. Now, though, he was ready to face his demons.

The large tomcat sat slightly to the side of the rock, his chin raised up as to watch GrouseStar perform the ceremonies. Since RowanFlower's death, AspenFlash has felt flurries of fury towards the leader. As he watched, his eyes narrowed in the slightest, and his yellow-green eyes flared. He shifted his weight, moving as if he were uncomfortable in his place, when in reality, he simply hated obeying the cat who killed his son.

AspenFlash's eyes soon widened in shock as he was appointed an apprentice. His jaw fell, but he was quick to close his mouth. He recovered swiftly, clearing his throat with a faint cough. The long-furred warrior rose to his paws, and approached his new trainee. He walked with a confidence that could be intimidating to most who don't know of his soft nature. Simply by watching him walk, it was easy to determine that he was a noble warrior, one who would risk his life for his clan.

He came to a halt by - what was it? HawkPaw? - HawkPaw. AspenFlash didn't seem to display an ounce of emotion as he stared down at his pathetic excuse of an apprentice. Heh, just kidding. Honestly, AspenFlash was proud of his apprentice just at the sight of him. He knew he could train HawkPaw to grow into an amazing warrior.

Recently, a majority of AspenFlash's family has died off - or disappeared, and have been considered deceased. His family included his mate, and three of his kits. His daughter, AshenPaw - er, AshenLeaves now, remained breathing. Unfortunately, he wasn't very close to his kit due to the accidental neglect she earned as a kit. His mind has been clouded by grief lately, but he had adopted a young molly by the name of DaisyKit. DaisyKit has made a huge improvement on his mood despite how gloomy AspenFlash appeared to be.

``HawkPaw, right?`` AspenFlash questioned, his voice lacking emotion. He gazed down at the young cat. ``AspenFlash,`` He introduced, although he was clueless as to if the apprentice knew of him or not. ``Normally, I'd take you out right away... But I feel as if I should offer you the day off... Just to adapt to your new rank, of course.`` He cast an awkward glance of his shoulder, but he quickly returned his gaze to his apprentice.

See, AspenFlash was awful with cats younger than him. When his kits' were only a few moons old, RedKit had been an exciting ball of fluff. She had a crazy personality. Anyway, MapleLeaf and AspenFlash had been talking when RedKit approached them, racing around them and non-stop talking. AspenFlash made the mistake of questioning RedKit's sanity. He even told her she could become an apprentice early. MapleLeaf had hit him on the backside of his head for his terrible father skills. If only she could see him now.

Anyhoo, usually, he'd take the apprentice out for a tour of the territory. But even he had yet to adjust to the change of terrain. Perhaps AspenFlash would just jump into hunting part of training until he knew the territory well enough to bring HawkPaw on a tour. ``I'll fetch you tomorrow.``


Hawkpaw. The thought of the name sent ripples of joy through him. The black and white tom walked back from the Skyrock, looking at Grousestar as he did so, wondering if anyone else understood how happy he felt. As Hawkpaw stepped back and mingled into the crowd, his gaze searched around for the cat that had been named his mentor. What was his name a again? Aspenflash? Yes, he was pretty sure that was what it was.

"Yes, it's Hawkpaw", Hawkpaw said, nodding his head slightly as a sign of confirmation. So it was Aspenflash, The apprentice thought, pleased with his memory skills. The tom had only taken a quick glance at the long furred warrior earlier, his gaze remained on his leader for the majority of the ceremony, happiness and excitement bubbling inside him. Hawkpaw really hoped that his mentor approved of him. He really wanted his mentor to like him. Normally the tom wouldn't really care if others liked him or not, but he was eager to make Aspenflash proud, if it meant possibly getting him a even better education.

Hawkpaw listened carefully as Aspenflash stated the plan. Tomorrow?, he thought, trying his best to conceal his disappointment. Hawkpaw desperately wanted to start his journey in education but it seemed it would be delayed by a day. Oh come on Hawkpaw, it's just a day! You'll live, Hawkpaw thought, scolding himself for his stupidity. A day wasn't going to set him back, the tom cat was eager to make his clan and mentor proud, being a little late to start wouldn't mess things up. "Okay", Hawkpaw said, putting on a small smile, though it was a somewhat awkward smile and it was a little forced too.
(I'll reply to Feather and Hawk tomorrow)

[The Cannibal]

Liquoris
Just as always the brown tabby had a pep in his step as he bounded his way up and onto the Skyrock, remembering that there were two young cats that needed to be turned into warriors on this day and as always, the thought made him brighten considerably. He always loved to see his clan grown and prosper and what better way to see that then to see young cats ready to receive their warrior names?
clearing his throat a bit, Grousestar would then polite call out to the cats of Skyclan,
"All Skyclan cat's young enough to catch their own meals, may you please gather here beneath the Skyrock for a clan meeting!"

It was just like the other ceremonies he has done, as polite and as cheery as ever. He waited patiently for the cats to gather beneath the stone before he would continue on.

"There are two young cats today that have been deemed ready to become warriors by their mentors. So without further ado! Honeypaw and Racconpaw, would you two step forward."
With that charismatic smile of his, he looked around a bit at the clearing, waiting for the two apprentices to step forward so that he could continue with the ceremony to make them into warriors, knowing that the young cats were very likely excited, or at least he hoped so anyways, though there were always a few cats that were scared or nervous.

[Teza]

Liquoris
Just as always the brown tabby had a pep in his step as he bounded his way up and onto the Skyrock, remembering that there were two young cats that needed to be turned into warriors on this day and as always, the thought made him brighten considerably. He always loved to see his clan grown and prosper and what better way to see that then to see young cats ready to receive their warrior names?
clearing his throat a bit, Grousestar would then polite call out to the cats of Skyclan,
"All Skyclan cat's young enough to catch their own meals, may you please gather here beneath the Skyrock for a clan meeting!"

It was just like the other ceremonies he has done, as polite and as cheery as ever. He waited patiently for the cats to gather beneath the stone before he would continue on.

"There are two young cats today that have been deemed ready to become warriors by their mentors. So without further ado! Honeypaw and Racconpaw, would you two step forward."
With that charismatic smile of his, he looked around a bit at the clearing, waiting for the two apprentices to step forward so that he could continue with the ceremony to make them into warriors, knowing that the young cats were very likely excited, or at least he hoped so anyways, though there were always a few cats that were scared or nervous.

Raccoonpaw

The dark tabby yawned a bit as Grousestar announced a clan meeting. He has been up all night helping Honeypaw with her techniques, so neither he or his sister had much sleep. He sat down just outside the apprentices' den, waiting for the other cats to join him and their leader before pricking his ears. As soon as his and his sisters names were called, the young tom, excited beyond composure, bumped his sleepy sister with his tail. "Honeypaw, its time!" He whispered. He then led his sister up to Skyrocketed, and sat down beneath his leader, his paws itching to receive his warrior name.

Honeypaw

As soon as she heard her name leave her leader's mouth, she froze in terror. Last time she had been up there in front of all the cats in her clan, she felt she had made a fool of herself. But this was different. This was the most important day of her life. Her warrior ceremony. She allowed herself to be led by her brother, padding up to Skyrocketed a bit slower than most cats would. She took a large gulp of air as she sat down beside her brother, and stole a glance around. 'There's so many cats watching me,' she thought fearfully. She took in another deep breath, and faced her leader. She would not mess this up for herself or her brother. Not again.

[The Cannibal]

Raccoonpaw

The dark tabby yawned a bit as Grousestar announced a clan meeting. He has been up all night helping Honeypaw with her techniques, so neither he or his sister had much sleep. He sat down just outside the apprentices' den, waiting for the other cats to join him and their leader before pricking his ears. As soon as his and his sisters names were called, the young tom, excited beyond composure, bumped his sleepy sister with his tail. "Honeypaw, its time!" He whispered. He then led his sister up to Skyrocketed, and sat down beneath his leader, his paws itching to receive his warrior name.

Honeypaw

As soon as she heard her name leave her leader's mouth, she froze in terror. Last time she had been up there in front of all the cats in her clan, she felt she had made a fool of herself. But this was different. This was the most important day of her life. Her warrior ceremony. She allowed herself to be led by her brother, padding up to Skyrocketed a bit slower than most cats would. She took a large gulp of air as she sat down beside her brother, and stole a glance around. 'There's so many cats watching me,' she thought fearfully. She took in another deep breath, and faced her leader. She would not mess this up for herself or her brother. Not again.
After the two named apprentices, brother and sister, stepped forward before him, Grousestar would nod gentle at them and offer them a slightly brighter grin before continuing on with the needed ceremony, allowing his words to ring clear through the clan so that all may hear.
"I, Grousestar, leader of Skyclan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend them to you as warriors in their turn."
As always, the tom allowed himself a pause to take a breath before continuing on.
"Raccoonpaw, Honeypaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"
The answer was always the same to this question, though still he gave them time to respond with the, I do, before continuing on.
"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior names. Raccoonpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Raccoonstep. Starclan honors your strength and indepence, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan. And Honeypaw, from this moment on you will be known as Honeysoul, Starclan honors your patience and unbridled faith, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan."
With that smile of his still on his muzzle, he would nod to the two newly named warriors before looking back at his clan, waiting for the cheering to die down.
"That will conclude this clan meeting, thank you."
With that, the tabby leaped off of the rock, formerly ending the clan gathering he had called.

[The Cannibal]

Nighty Nightpool

It was time again for Grousestar to announce two new apprentices and each time he was able to announce these ceremonies the happier he got. The clan was filling with strong, capable, loyal cats and nothing could make him happier than seeing the clan he loved most prosper like this.
The brown tabby climbed onto the Skyrock with emerald eyes alight like always, keeping the names of the two kits he would be announcing as apprentices in his mind and the names of their mentors in mind as well, he was sure he had chosen the cats correctly to suite these young felines so that they could do their absolute best.
Once reaching the peak of the rock, he glanced down in the clearing before yowling out the usual words in a lighthearted tone,
"All cats young enough to catch their own meal, may you please gather beneath the Skyrock for a clan meeting!"

The tip of his tail flicked casually as he peered down upon his clan with a smile, as patient as ever as he waited for the cats to gather before continuing on.

"It is once again time to name two kits as apprentices today for they have reached the age of 6 moons. Chirpkit? Llamakit? Will you both step forward to receive your apprentice name and mentor."
With his ears perked up, he waited for the two named kits to pad before him, surely groomed carefully by their mother so that they may appear presentable in front of the clan and their new mentors.

[goddess of ducks]

Nighty Nightpool

It was time again for Grousestar to announce two new apprentices and each time he was able to announce these ceremonies the happier he got. The clan was filling with strong, capable, loyal cats and nothing could make him happier than seeing the clan he loved most prosper like this.
The brown tabby climbed onto the Skyrock with emerald eyes alight like always, keeping the names of the two kits he would be announcing as apprentices in his mind and the names of their mentors in mind as well, he was sure he had chosen the cats correctly to suite these young felines so that they could do their absolute best.
Once reaching the peak of the rock, he glanced down in the clearing before yowling out the usual words in a lighthearted tone,
"All cats young enough to catch their own meal, may you please gather beneath the Skyrock for a clan meeting!"

The tip of his tail flicked casually as he peered down upon his clan with a smile, as patient as ever as he waited for the cats to gather before continuing on.

"It is once again time to name two kits as apprentices today for they have reached the age of 6 moons. Chirpkit? Llamakit? Will you both step forward to receive your apprentice name and mentor."
With his ears perked up, he waited for the two named kits to pad before him, surely groomed carefully by their mother so that they may appear presentable in front of the clan and their new mentors.

The young Persian cat stepped forwards, her pelt so precariously groomed so that it lay sleek against her thick, well built frame. For the special occasion she had made sure not one speck of dirt was residing in her pelt, that she looked beautiful, graceful, and charming. She wanted to look her best, first impressions were always the best ones, weren't they? Her long cream fur clung lushouslu to her skin, and sunlight reflected in the last of the moisture from her tongue. She stuck her chest out and padded courageously forwards, ready for this moment like she had been for moons. She had dreamed about this moment, thought over a million times in her head. She had often watched the camp, wondering who her mentor might be. She didn't really care who though, she just wanted to impress the Clan. She wanted to show that she could be an amazing warrior, and who knows, maybe even a future leader of Skyclan! She imagined it in her head, her long fluffy pelt outlined against the sky, like Grousestar was now as she stood at the base of the rock. She shook away the thoughts, but in her force, her fur became Ruffles in her chest. Embarrassed lay she bent her head down and fixed it ever so carefully, making sure all the hair laid down like it was supposed to. Then she returned her eager gaze to the leader above her.

[Nightpool]

Nighty Nightpool

It was time again for Grousestar to announce two new apprentices and each time he was able to announce these ceremonies the happier he got. The clan was filling with strong, capable, loyal cats and nothing could make him happier than seeing the clan he loved most prosper like this.
The brown tabby climbed onto the Skyrock with emerald eyes alight like always, keeping the names of the two kits he would be announcing as apprentices in his mind and the names of their mentors in mind as well, he was sure he had chosen the cats correctly to suite these young felines so that they could do their absolute best.
Once reaching the peak of the rock, he glanced down in the clearing before yowling out the usual words in a lighthearted tone,
"All cats young enough to catch their own meal, may you please gather beneath the Skyrock for a clan meeting!"

The tip of his tail flicked casually as he peered down upon his clan with a smile, as patient as ever as he waited for the cats to gather before continuing on.

"It is once again time to name two kits as apprentices today for they have reached the age of 6 moons. Chirpkit? Llamakit? Will you both step forward to receive your apprentice name and mentor."
With his ears perked up, he waited for the two named kits to pad before him, surely groomed carefully by their mother so that they may appear presentable in front of the clan and their new mentors.

Llamakit anxiously stepped forwards. You see, the kit with furled fur had never been addressed by the leader before, and she was visibly shaken by the custom. She bowed her head, stepping forwards with a precarious paw. Her shining turquoise eyes, I daresay glanced up at the noble leader. Llamakit looked up to Grousestar, but what had she and Chirpkit done wrong? Her fur neatly groomed by the likes of her foster mother, Minkflight, she looked up at the aristocratic tom.

She looked beside her at Chirpkit, the other she-kit who had inoculated her fear with a cultivated step. She attempted the same, swallowing her fright and giving way to undaunted poise. She dipped her head, waiting for a rightful scolding. Oh, StarClan, thought Llamakit, what have I done wrong? The kit waited to be condemned to animosity, shuddering and rooted in her spot.

[The Cannibal]

The young Persian cat stepped forwards, her pelt so precariously groomed so that it lay sleek against her thick, well built frame. For the special occasion she had made sure not one speck of dirt was residing in her pelt, that she looked beautiful, graceful, and charming. She wanted to look her best, first impressions were always the best ones, weren't they? Her long cream fur clung lushouslu to her skin, and sunlight reflected in the last of the moisture from her tongue. She stuck her chest out and padded courageously forwards, ready for this moment like she had been for moons. She had dreamed about this moment, thought over a million times in her head. She had often watched the camp, wondering who her mentor might be. She didn't really care who though, she just wanted to impress the Clan. She wanted to show that she could be an amazing warrior, and who knows, maybe even a future leader of Skyclan! She imagined it in her head, her long fluffy pelt outlined against the sky, like Grousestar was now as she stood at the base of the rock. She shook away the thoughts, but in her force, her fur became Ruffles in her chest. Embarrassed lay she bent her head down and fixed it ever so carefully, making sure all the hair laid down like it was supposed to. Then she returned her eager gaze to the leader above her.
Llamakit anxiously stepped forwards. You see, the kit with furled fur had never been addressed by the leader before, and she was visibly shaken by the custom. She bowed her head, stepping forwards with a precarious paw. Her shining turquoise eyes, I daresay glanced up at the noble leader. Llamakit looked up to Grousestar, but what had she and Chirpkit done wrong? Her fur neatly groomed by the likes of her foster mother, Minkflight, she looked up at the aristocratic tom.

She looked beside her at Chirpkit, the other she-kit who had inoculated her fear with a cultivated step. She attempted the same, swallowing her fright and giving way to undaunted poise. She dipped her head, waiting for a rightful scolding. Oh, StarClan, thought Llamakit, what have I done wrong? The kit waited to be condemned to animosity, shuddering and rooted in her spot.
When the two named kits stepped forward, one apparently more hesitant and fearful than the other, he would turn his gentle and bright smile onto the both of them, as if providing them courage for this ceremony though it was really nothing to be fearful of. With a small nod to them, he would begin the words he spoke for every apprentice ceremony.
"Chirpkit, Llamakit, you have both reached the age of 6 moons and it is time for the both of you to be apprenticed. From this day on until you receive your warrior name, Chirpkit you will be known as Chirppaw. Your mentor will be Auroraflame, I hope Auroraflame will pass down all she knows onto you. And Llamakit, you will be known as Llamapaw. Your mentor will be Cherrycloud, I hope Cherrycloud will pass down all she knows onto you."
Clearing his throat as he waited for the two named mentors, one a deputy and one a warrior, to step forward, he would then continue the last part of the ceremony.
"Auroraflame { Empress Of Evil }, Cherrycloud { fire ♡ }, you are both ready to take on an apprentice. Auroraflame, you will be the mentor of Chirpkit and I hope you pass down all of your knowledge down onto her. And Cherrycloud you will be the mentor of Llamakit, I also hope you pass down all of your knowledge onto her."

Taking a small breath, he would wait for the clan to cheer on the two new apprentices and mentors, offering his own grin of pride and positivity to them before officially drawing the clan meeting to a close.
"That will conclude this clan meeting!"

[Nightpool]

When the two named kits stepped forward, one apparently more hesitant and fearful than the other, he would turn his gentle and bright smile onto the both of them, as if providing them courage for this ceremony though it was really nothing to be fearful of. With a small nod to them, he would begin the words he spoke for every apprentice ceremony.
"Chirpkit, Llamakit, you have both reached the age of 6 moons and it is time for the both of you to be apprenticed. From this day on until you receive your warrior name, Chirpkit you will be known as Chirppaw. Your mentor will be Auroraflame, I hope Auroraflame will pass down all she knows onto you. And Llamakit, you will be known as Llamapaw. Your mentor will be Cherrycloud, I hope Cherrycloud will pass down all she knows onto you."
Clearing his throat as he waited for the two named mentors, one a deputy and one a warrior, to step forward, he would then continue the last part of the ceremony.
"Auroraflame { Empress Of Evil }, Cherrycloud { fire ♡ }, you are both ready to take on an apprentice. Auroraflame, you will be the mentor of Chirpkit and I hope you pass down all of your knowledge down onto her. And Cherrycloud you will be the mentor of Llamakit, I also hope you pass down all of your knowledge onto her."

Taking a small breath, he would wait for the clan to cheer on the two new apprentices and mentors, offering his own grin of pride and positivity to them before officially drawing the clan meeting to a close.
"That will conclude this clan meeting!"

Llamakit—soon, Llamapaw—beamed with pride and grace up at Grousestar as she was given a altruistic grin by the SkyClan leader. She felt her thoughts desiccated of fear, and blinked at Grousestar. The tom's bold voice rang out, announcing... mentors? Llamakit didn't know that this was her apprentice ceremony! Her smile grew wider. And in that moment, her name changed. Llamapaw, as she was now known, received her mentor.

Cherrycloud.
Llamapaw exercised the name on her vernacular tongue. Yes, it did feel right. Envy blurred her geniality for a moment—Chirppaw had gotten Auroraflame, the deputy, as a mentor! No. It didn't matter. It didn't matter if this solid she-cat was the deputy, she had gotten a formidable warrior to pass down her knowledge to Llamapaw. She smiled at Cherrycloud as she approached, stretching forwards to touch her nose with hers, trying to be polite. Llamapaw detested physical contact. She shuffled her paws, waiting for the molly to formally accept her and an apprentice. She waived her fright, eyes meeting Cherrycloud's.

She was an apprentice.

[goddess of ducks]

Empress Of Evil
Chirppaw beamed as her new name was announced. She let the name roll over her tongue as she silently mouthed it to herself. She liked the sound of it and was overjoyed with the ceremony. She waited patiently as Grousestar announced her new mentor, the one that would train her in the ways of the Clan. Her gaze wandered around the clearing, flicking over the assembled warriors and she couldn't help wondering again who it would be. Never in a million years would she have dreamed that she would have received the deputy as a mentor. And for a split second, when Grousestar announced that Auroaflame would be her mentor, she gaze wildly around the crowd of warriors searching for the cat. Only then, when she was gazing around wildly, did it dawn in her. Auroraflame was the name of the deputy, and unless there were two cats with the same name, she looked stupid. Embarrassed lay she spun around the face Auroraflame who stood at the base of the Skyrock, the normal place for deputies to sit. She bounded iver excitedly, but not before flashing a happy smile in Llamapaw's direction, a small sign of showiness. She was showing off, attempting to show she was better, and maybe it worked, or maybe it didn't, but she didn't stay around long enough to find out. As she reached the deputy she dipped her head. As she lowered her gaze, her hues fell into her Ruffles chest fur, miss place by her rush to reach her mentor. Hastily she brushed it smooth and silky again, and didn't dare look at the rest of her pelt, knowing she would have an urge to clean it as well. She had to be respectful and mature now, especially around the deputy. "GreetingS Auroraflame." She meowed in a serious and mockingly mature tone. She had learned it from a couple of older kits when they were kicking the warriors, and now she used it to make spher self sound older, and smarter.

[The Cannibal]

Suspiciousmindz

It was once again time for a young kit to become an apprentice, Grousestar's proud smile fixated on his muzzle as he made his assent of the Skyrock, having quite a good warrior in mind to train the apprentice-to-be-made.
Nonetheless, at the peak of the stone, the brown tabby would pause and look down on his clan, as was the routine he normally did before calling a clan meeting, before tilting his head back to yowl to the entirety of his clan,

"All cats young enough to catch their own meal, may you please gather beneath the Skyrock for a clan meeting!"

The leader paused to allow his clan to gather beneath the stone, his eyes specifically looking for the kit he was about to name an apprentice. Once enough time had been allotted to allowing the entirety of Skyclan to gather, he would begin the traditional ceremony.

"It is once again time to name a kit as an apprentice today for she has reached the age of 6 moons. Coconutkit? Will you step forward to receive your apprentice name and mentor."
The leader focused his bright, cheery emerald gaze upon the young cat, smiling politely and waiting for her to step forward so that he could continue.

[SuspiciousMindz]

Suspiciousmindz

It was once again time for a young kit to become an apprentice, Grousestar's proud smile fixated on his muzzle as he made his assent of the Skyrock, having quite a good warrior in mind to train the apprentice-to-be-made.
Nonetheless, at the peak of the stone, the brown tabby would pause and look down on his clan, as was the routine he normally did before calling a clan meeting, before tilting his head back to yowl to the entirety of his clan,

"All cats young enough to catch their own meal, may you please gather beneath the Skyrock for a clan meeting!"

The leader paused to allow his clan to gather beneath the stone, his eyes specifically looking for the kit he was about to name an apprentice. Once enough time had been allotted to allowing the entirety of Skyclan to gather, he would begin the traditional ceremony.

"It is once again time to name a kit as an apprentice today for she has reached the age of 6 moons. Coconutkit? Will you step forward to receive your apprentice name and mentor."
The leader focused his bright, cheery emerald gaze upon the young cat, smiling politely and waiting for her to step forward so that he could continue.

[sorry was busy yesterday]
A well-groomed looking tortoiseshell kit walked confidently up to the highrock. Her hues darted around nervously at first due to her overly cautious personality, however she calmed down knowing exactly what this was about. Coconutkit was the daughter of the former leader, Almondfall. She wasn't sure where her siblings were, however this moment was about her. As she sat down and wrapped her fluffy tail around her paws, she looked up at Grousestar with gleaming yellow hues. It was obvious how excited she was, but she wanted to look proud too, so her chest was fluffed out and she was sitting up tall. I wonder who my mentor will be... she thought to herself, allowing her gaze to sweep the gathering cats. There was no way she'd be able to guess who it'd be, so she looked back towards her leader and awaited his announcement to finish.
vos [just in case you wanted to see this]

[The Cannibal]

[sorry was busy yesterday]
A well-groomed looking tortoiseshell kit walked confidently up to the highrock. Her hues darted around nervously at first due to her overly cautious personality, however she calmed down knowing exactly what this was about. Coconutkit was the daughter of the former leader, Almondfall. She wasn't sure where her siblings were, however this moment was about her. As she sat down and wrapped her fluffy tail around her paws, she looked up at Grousestar with gleaming yellow hues. It was obvious how excited she was, but she wanted to look proud too, so her chest was fluffed out and she was sitting up tall. I wonder who my mentor will be... she thought to herself, allowing her gaze to sweep the gathering cats. There was no way she'd be able to guess who it'd be, so she looked back towards her leader and awaited his announcement to finish.
vos [just in case you wanted to see this]
{It's fine!}

Grousestar most certainly knew who Coconutkit was the kin of, however he did not let that sway his decision in her mentor in any form. Nonetheless, as he saw her pad forward, his eyes would focus on her until she sat down, in which he would nod his head curtly at her before continuing on with the ceremony.
"Coconutkit, you have reached the age of 6 moons and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Coconutpaw. Your mentor will be Aspenflash { AbsurdJinx }, I hope Aspenflash will pass down all he knows onto you." His head would then turn to the warrior he named as the new apprentice's mentor.
"Aspenflash, you are ready to take on an apprentice. You will be the mentor of Coconutpaw and I hope you pass down all of your knowledge down onto her."
Allowing the two time to touch noses, he then would turn his attention to the whole of the clan with that same, usual smile.
"That will conclude this clan meeting!"

With that, the brown tabby would bound off of the rock, formally ending the clan meeting.

[The Cannibal]

starfall

Grousestar climbed up onto the Skyrock, clearing his throat but pausing a moment. He didn't get these ceremonies too much, but he found them just as honorable as having a ceremony to become a warrior or an apprentice. Today? There would be a new elder to the clan.
Smiling softly, he would look fondly down at the clearing before yowling for the attention of all the cats of Skyclan.
"All cats young enough to catch their own meal, may you please gather beneath the Skyrock for a clan meeting!"
The brown tabby, as always, would patiently wait for his clanmates to gather beneath him, his eye following one cat in particular, the one that this ceremony was for. Sighing softly, he would offer a smile before continuing on, now that he had every cat's attention.
"Rainpebble. Is it your wish to give up the name of a warrior and go to join the elders?"
To this question, he would allow the cat time to confirm this request with the words, It is, before continuing on with the relatively short ceremony.
"SkyClan honors you and all the service you have given to us. I call upon StarClan to give you many moons of rest. I am sure the elders will welcome you with open paws and I am certain you will be given as much leisure and comfort as you could possibly desire." Dipping his head slowly, he would smile at Rainpebble one more time before going to formally close the clan meeting.
"That will conclude this clan meeting!"
After yowling these words, the Skyclan leader would bound off of the Skyrock to return to whatever it was he was previously doing.

[Starfall]

(;v;)

Rainpepebble had groomed herself before she has made her way out to the clearing. She knew her time had come, she had served her clan the best she could. The silver, black spotted molly smiled proudly and looked up at the leader, her silver hues sparkled with determination and longing, she would miss being a warrior, but she would welcome the kindness of the elders and apprentices. Her time had come, and she wouldn't whine about it, she wouldn't try and change it, this time she'd let her fate take over. Upon Grousestars question the senior warrior lifted her chin and grinned, "It is." she stated proudly, what use was it whining about it, she was old, she couldn't even pull herself up a tree anymore, she was proud of how long she had served her clan, she lasted longer than most others, that much was true, she wasn't ashamed of her choice. Her tail tip flicked back and fourth as she awaited the next words, she new each word of each ceremony by heart, she had been through two of them, this one marking her third. She had been around for the multiple deputy ceremony's, each and every one left a little memory within her soul, and this one would leave the biggest one. Upon his next words she smiled sweetly and dipped her head, tears began to well up in her eyes, she was happy, as well as sad, she would miss being a warrior, but she welcomed becoming an elder.

[The Cannibal]

It was once again time for Grousestar to do his ceremonies, there were four that needed to be done today, three kits being turned into apprentices and a single name change.
With that gleam in his eye that he always got when he did ceremonies, he bounded his way up onto the tall rock at the head of the camp, his chest puffed out proudly. Even in the darkest of times, there was always light to be found.
"All cats old enough to catch their own meal, may you please gather beneath the Skyrock for a clan meeting!"

A few moments would pass as he allowed for his clan to gather, his emerald eyes glinting in the sun that dappled through the leaves of the newly blooming trees, sending light dancing over his pelt. Once most of the cats gathered, he would continue on as he usually did.
"There are three young cats that are ready to be apprenticed today and three warriors ready to receive apprentices. Gorsekit { NightWarrior4Life }, Hummingkit and Daisykit { starfall }. Please step forward. And Fennelsnarl { Chameleon }, you will be known as a new name to this clan, you too, please step forward."

With the names called, the leader would wait for the four of them to approach as he directed, so that he could continue their ceremonies, his eyes watching and his lips forming a gentle smile, giving comfort to any that may feel nervous or afraid.

[Starfall]

Duskflight

Daisykit poked her head out of the nursery at the call of her name, her paws tingled with excitement. Today was the day she would be able to go out of the clan without getting in trouble, not that she's snuck out of course. The white molly made sure she looked presentable before she padded towards skyrock, her head held high. Her blue eyes shine with excitement and worry as she seated herself a few mouselengths beneath the rock.

Hummingkit licked his maw, he was already halfway to the skyrock when Grousestar called his name. He knew his ceremony was to be today, he had heard talk from the senior warriors that it would be today. The grey spotted to, flicked his tail Andy looked up at grousestar, slightly annoyed at the fact that he had to strain his neck to look up at the leader. He wouldn't really say he was...excited, rather the young Tom would say he was....well, he was patient. He didn't jump around or begin to yip like most of the other "soon to be apprentices", no, he stood there quietly, his emerald gaze shown nothing but annoyance and inquisition, he still had yet to completely deduce the ways of the leader, the way he spoke, the way he walked, the way he talked. He rarely spotted the Tom around camp much less heard him talk, all in all this is practically the first time he's heard his leaders voice so clearly. The Tom let out a snort and positioned himself between the two other kits, ready to see who his mentor should be.

[Mango]

Duskflight
Fennelsnarl stood forward," I'm here." she called out her voice faint finally

[NightWarrior4Life]

Gorsekit looked up from where she was playing with a small stone. At the mention of her name, she limped forward, briefly glancing excitedly over her shoulder at NeverFalter.

[The Cannibal]

Gorsekit looked up from where she was playing with a small stone. At the mention of her name, she limped forward, briefly glancing excitedly over her should at NeverFalter.
Duskflight
Fennelsnarl stood forward," I'm here." she called out her voice faint finally
Duskflight

Daisykit poked her head out of the nursery at the call of her name, her paws tingled with excitement. Today was the day she would be able to go out of the clan without getting in trouble, not that she's snuck out of course. The white molly made sure she looked presentable before she padded towards skyrock, her head held high. Her blue eyes shine with excitement and worry as she seated herself a few mouselengths beneath the rock.

Hummingkit licked his maw, he was already halfway to the skyrock when Grousestar called his name. He knew his ceremony was to be today, he had heard talk from the senior warriors that it would be today. The grey spotted to, flicked his tail Andy looked up at grousestar, slightly annoyed at the fact that he had to strain his neck to look up at the leader. He wouldn't really say he was...excited, rather the young Tom would say he was....well, he was patient. He didn't jump around or begin to yip like most of the other "soon to be apprentices", no, he stood there quietly, his emerald gaze shown nothing but annoyance and inquisition, he still had yet to completely deduce the ways of the leader, the way he spoke, the way he walked, the way he talked. He rarely spotted the Tom around camp much less heard him talk, all in all this is practically the first time he's heard his leaders voice so clearly. The Tom let out a snort and positioned himself between the two other kits, ready to see who his mentor should be.

With the announced cats now present, he would begin with the apprentice ceremonies, looking first to Gorsekit, offering a small smile to the kit before looking to the other two kits, Daisykit and Hummingkit and offering them the same smile before beginning.
"Gorsekit, Daisykit and Hummingkit you have all reached the age of 6 moons and it is time for all three of you to be apprenticed. From this day on until you receive your warrior name, Gorsekit you will be known as Gorsepaw. Your mentor will be Neverfalter, I hope Neverfalter will pass down all they know onto you. Daisykit, you will be known as Daisypaw. Your mentor will be Cloudyhalo, I hope Cloudyhalo will pass down all they know onto you. And Hummingkit, you will be known as Hummingpaw. Your mentor will be Owlwing, I hope Owlwing will pass down all they know onto you."
With the mentors announced, he would look to the three warriors who's names he called to address them formally.
"Neverfalter { Chameleon }, Cloudyhalo { xxJaggededgexx } and Owlwing { tawny~ } you are all ready to take on an apprentice. Neverfalter, you will be the mentor of Gorsekit and I hope you pass down all of your knowledge down onto her. Cloudyhalo you will be the mentor of Daisykit, I also hope you pass down all of your knowledge onto her. And Owlwing, you will be the mentor of Hummingkit, I also hope you pass down all of your knowledge onto him."
Giving them a small nod, he would finally turn to Fennelsnarl and offer his smile to her, dipping his head politely before beginning her ceremony.
"Spirits of StarClan, you know every cat by name. I ask you now to take away the name from the cat you see before you, for it no longer stands for what she is. By my authority as Clan leader, and with the approval of our warrior ancestors, I give this cat a new name. From this moment on she will be known as Fennelheart, for her change in personality from aggressive to caring."
With all of the ceremonies out of the way he would exhale a small breath before drawing a close to the meeting.
"That will conclude this clan meeting!"
And with the meeting drawn to a close, the brown tabby would retire from his perch upon the rock.

[seasalt]

Hummingkit licked his maw, he was already halfway to the skyrock when Grousestar called his name. He knew his ceremony was to be today, he had heard talk from the senior warriors that it would be today. The grey spotted to, flicked his tail Andy looked up at Grousestar, slightly annoyed at the fact that he had to strain his neck to look up at the leader. He wouldn't really say he was...excited, rather the young Tom would say he was....well, he was patient. He didn't jump around or begin to yip like most of the other "soon to be apprentices", no, he stood there quietly, his emerald gaze shown nothing but annoyance and inquisition, he still had yet to completely deduce the ways of the leader, the way he spoke, the way he walked, the way he talked. He rarely spotted the Tom around camp much less heard him talk, all in all this is practically the first time he's heard his leaders voice so clearly. The Tom let out a snort and positioned himself between the two other kits, ready to see who his mentor should be.

(Wanna start training today or tomorrow?)
A gray tabby was enjoying herself by the freshkill pile, licking her muzzle clean from her meal she had just moments ago, her thin legs curled around her tail softly, ears flicking as she watched the clearing. Newleaf, was finally here, and made a peaceful, and comforting shield around the young she cat, relishing the warm, sun that had finally came, a pleasant array of light, and warmth. It was comforting. Ears twitching, she looked up slowly to see Grousestar leap on top of the skyrock, announcing a clan meeting. Well, this is quite a surprise... Tail lashing, the tabby she cat leaped up, walking over to sit, maybe somewhere in the crowd, not in front, she wasn't prone to being their anyways. Whiskers quivering, Owlwing sat down, curling her tail over paws, listening to the ceremony beginning, new warriors were going to be made, and that made her proud of her clan, it really did. And the next thing surprised her, so much.
He called my name? Surprise lit up her gaze, as she rose to her paws, up to meet her new apprentice. She knew she would do well with this apprentice, just how she did well with Acornpelt. Trotting over to the tom kit, with a twitch of an ears she faced the kit, he looked rather serious, and up for a challenge or two. "So, you must be my new apprentice." The cautious she cat mused, a rather surprisingly calm expression on the molly's face, tail flicking behind her. He seems rather ambitious, and that's a good thing, I suspect...

[NightWarrior4Life]

ChameweonRainbow
"NeverFalter? Don't worry...I believe in you...you an do this!" Gorsepaw encouraged her mentor after returning a nod and smile to her clan leader "I can't believe I am an apprentice now! Hehehe don't tell Ponderosakit and Douglaskit. They don't have mentors yet!" She whispered

[ChameweonRainbow]

ChameweonRainbow
"NeverFalter? Don't worry...I believe in you...you an do this!" Gorsepaw encouraged her mentor after returning a nod and smile to her clan leader "I can't believe I am an apprentice now! Hehehe don't tell Ponderosakit and Douglaskit. They don't have mentors yet!" She whispered
The smokey pelted tom beamed and touched noses to his first apprentice. "I hope we can both learn from each other and I will see to it that you become a great warrior Gorsepaw." He purred. He smiled up at his clan leader and then turned to lead his new apprentice towards the exit of camp. "How about we go see the territory."I'm sure you're eager to learn how to hunt and fight but every cat needs to know their home." Flicking his tail in a motion to follow he started padding softly towards the territory his tail for once, high up in a sign of confidence.

[NightWarrior4Life]

The smokey pelted tom beamed and touched noses to his first apprentice. "I hope we can both learn from each other and I will see to it that you become a great warrior Gorsepaw." He purred. He smiled up at his clan leader and then turned to lead his new apprentice towards the exit of camp. "How about we go see the territory."I'm sure you're eager to learn how to hunt and fight but every cat needs to know their home." Flicking his tail in a motion to follow he started padding softly towards the territory his tail for once, high up in a sign of confidence.
"Maybe we could do a couple of races too! I've always wanted to do that...it was my dream since I can remember to race out on the green grass and open territory." She squeaked with excitement, following her friend turned mentor out of the camp for the first time.

[ChameweonRainbow]

"Maybe we could do a couple of races too! I've always wanted to do that...it was my dream since I can remember to race out on the green grass and open territory." She squeaked with excitement, following her friend turned mentor out of the camp for the first time.
The three-legged tom purred in soft laughter, his eyes glittering with amusement and caring. "I'm sure we can do some sort of speed training after your paw has healed."NeverFalter brushed through the exit into the grand territory of his home, Skyclan.

- to the territory thread-

[The Cannibal]

It hadn't worked, he had a feeling it wouldn't, but he had still held that meager hope that their leader would be different, more diplomatic, he tried to remain optimistic, but in the end, his proposal for peace had been passed aside like a stale piece of prey.
Flicking his ear in slight agitation, he would wipe any anger from his face and instead replace it with a look of determination, a dark, serious look in his eyes as he padded into camp and immediately hopped up onto the Skyrock, hardly pausing before yowling out for his clan to gather.

"All cats old enough to catch their own meal, may you please gather beneath the Skyrock for a clan meeting!"

Allowing his clan enough time to gather, he would then continue on with the news he must convey to them. Some may not be happy, but this was the only way to keep the Syndicate from continuing to harass their clan. Grousestar was a doer, he got things done, he wouldn't sit back and let things slide. He gave chances, but eventually they ran out, like as they have with the Syndicate.

"As many of you, or perhaps all of you, may know. The Dusk Syndicate has been harassing, attacking and killing Skyclan cats at the border we share. This is just as devastating to me as it is for all of you and personally I have grown quite tired of their antics, of their pitiful attempt to scare us, and have grown tired of them believing that we are weak. We are a clan of strong, good-hearted cats. It is time for us to put an end to this menace, it is time to go into battle again to show this band of monsters what Skyclan cats really are! To show them that we are something to be feared when angered!
So cats of Skyclan! We will lay siege to the Syndicate in less than a moon!
Take this time to prepare yourself for battle, sharpen and hone your skills and be ready for what is to come. These cats are ruthless and we must be ready for whatever tricks they may play. With Starclan at our backs, I have no doubt that we will defeat them!
We will show these heathens that the cats of the mountains should never be angered!" With that yowled out, he would look down upon his warriors with a strong pride. He had faith in his warriors. They would be able to do this.
"Prepare yourself Skyclan."
Leaping off of the rock, the leader would retire to his den. He had plans to make.

[goddess of ducks]

Cliffheart was aroused by the call of the leader. Curious, he raised himself to his paws, slightly unsteady on his twisted Lomb. It was still sore from where it had been torn from his run in with ruptured ligaments. He approached the Skyrock and sat down, his twisted limb splayed out at an odd angle. He turned his pale green gaze up to listen to Grousestar as he addressed his a Clan. As he spoke, Coiffheart swelled up. He knew all too well what the Syndicate had done, and most noticeably, Onyx. He had had a run in with the black tom and it had not gone well either. He had not been able to attend the border patrols that had been attacked, but he knew there were many other casualties. He had even heard rumor one of the a Evil Era leaders was there. Which must have been the Windclan leader, as it was the only one whom he had not seen dead in battle. From what he knew, the Syndicate was full of hatred, and Get, evil, and rudeness, nine of which Ckiffheart liked. He had come too close, in a few occasions, to run ins with the Syndicate, and he was happy that Grousestar was moving to out a stop to it. Skyclan had succeeded last time it had out its minds to something. They together had brought down four evil clans, they would take the Syndicate in the same way.

[~Vixen~]

Raccoonstep woke wearily from his long nap and padded under highroc to hear the leaders words

[doghouse]

Lioncry shook her head, yawning. She'd been dozing in a patch of sunlight near the nursery, because of her love of kits. She loved listening to them and watching their antics. Raising her head, the large, golden furred molly stared at Grousestar in shock. She didn't like battle, especially not after being in such a big battle only moons before. She shifted, knowing that it was necessary though, or else the Dusk Syndicate would continue to pick SkyClan off and SkyClan would have to leave or be reduced to nothing. That wasn't what she wanted. She remembered watching two Syndicate cats during the battle to liberate one of the other Clans. A tall, lanky black tom and a reddish brown tom with a dark head and white chest. They'd fought each other, and the black one had one, killing the other one. That made her nervous, because if these cats were willing to kill cats in their own group, she didn't know how much they would sacrifice in order to win. She closed her eyes, then looked back up, determination flooding her yellow hues. She knew, despite having several adoptive kits, that she would fight in the battle. Nothing would stop her from doing it, too. She wouldn't back out, and she would fight for her Clan.

[Gusty]

Sycamorebranch's amber eyes widened when he realized how serious Grousestar's speech was. Sure, he had heard that there were border skirmishes in which cats had died- and it was so devastating, so terrible!- but he didn't expect for fighting to come so soon.

The brown tabby warrior swallowed hard and pawed the ground uncomfortably. "Battle," He muttered under his breath, remembering the Evil Era clearly. Battle may be for the better good, but... was it really? Did they have to actually go fight? Was there really no other option?

Sycamore didn't like fighting. He knew he was weak-willed and probably the most useless warrior of SkyClan because of it. But still. The tom didn't enjoy the sound of claws rubbing against fur, or the sight of blood staining the land. But leader's orders were orders.

[RedHead]

At her leader's call, Speckledspring moved closer to the Skyrock, as she was already in the clearing. She had just been about to go out on a hunt when Grousestar called the clan to gather. At his words, Speckledspring's ears perked up. "A battle?" She mumbled to herself, starting to get bit excited. Of course, she was worried for the well-being of her clan, but she also wanted to prove herself to those fox-hearts. Speckledspring herself had never encountered a Dusk Syndicate cat, but she knew this time she wanted to. She wanted to look into their eyes and see fear creep into them as they saw how strong and noble Skyclan was. Speckledspring was actually very excited for this upcoming battle. What about Ebonypaw? Will she be able to handle all the injured cats that might come out of this battle? Speckledspring instantly started to think about all the possible outcomes of this battle, and readied her mind to try and think of all the possible solutions to the problems that may come up.

[The Cannibal]

Despite the clan getting ready for battle, there were still ceremonies to take care of, young cats to be made warriors and things of the such and Starclan knew that each new warrior was a blessing. So, as he made his ascent onto the Skyrock, he couldn't help but feel confident in the strength and ability of his clan, not that it was ever questioned, but he felt it even more now. Reaching the tom, he would call the familiar beckoning of his clan.
"All cats old enough to catch their own meal, may you please gather beneath the Skyrock for a clan meeting!"
Waiting for the gathering of his clan, he would give them ample time to situate themselves before continuing on as usual.
"There are two young cats ready to become warriors today and one ready to become an apprentice. Blackpaw { Immacat }, Littlepaw { Myik } and Wurzel { The Eye Of The Storm }, will you all step forward?"

[Momotaro]

{ Duskflight

Its hard to reply to now word, sorry this is short.}

The bi-colour padded forward, excitement in his bright eyes. He couldn't wait, I will finally be a clan cat! He shuddered in anxiety. He looked up a the leader. he was quite tall, and even beside Wurzel's bulk and power he looked intimidating. Though his eyes had a sparkle in them, like everyday was an adventure. He smiled, and waited for the leader to continue. he swished his tail, and twitched his paws. Finally.

[731]

Despite the clan getting ready for battle, there were still ceremonies to take care of, young cats to be made warriors and things of the such and Starclan knew that each new warrior was a blessing. So, as he made his ascent onto the Skyrock, he couldn't help but feel confident in the strength and ability of his clan, not that it was ever questioned, but he felt it even more now. Reaching the tom, he would call the familiar beckoning of his clan.
"All cats old enough to catch their own meal, may you please gather beneath the Skyrock for a clan meeting!"
Waiting for the gathering of his clan, he would give them ample time to situate themselves before continuing on as usual.
"There are two young cats ready to become warriors today and one ready to become an apprentice. Blackpaw { Immacat }, Littlepaw { Myik } and Wurzel { The Eye Of The Storm }, will you all step forward?"

Blackpaw gave to the leader a icy blue gaze, he stepped forward, the siamese cat was a bit nervous, after all, he thought that he didn't trained as much as he thought with his mentor, but he knew that he couldn't because he was too old, already reaching the age of a warrior when he got a mentor, the cream tom was worried a bit, but nothing demonstrates that, no body message or a weird face, he was looking serious as usual, which was a bit strange for a apprentice, he turned his pupils to Wurzel, ''I wish that i had this happy face in a moment like that'' the tom moved his pupils very fast to the leader, before anyone noticed.

[judas]

j a k e
Littlepaw Walked forward, her paws tingling. She dippedher head, purring.
(Sorry its short, mobile)

[The Cannibal]

As the mentioned cats stepped forward, he would offer each of them a proud smile before continuing on, looking first at Littlepaw and Blackpaw as he began their ceremony.
"I, Grousestar, leader of Skyclan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these two apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code and I commend them to you as a warrior in his and her turn.
Blackpaw, Littlepaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your clan, even at the cost of your life?"
There would be a small pause to allow the both of them to reply with the required 'I do' before he would continue on.
"Then by the powers of Starclan, I give you your warrior names. Blackpaw { Immacat }, from this moment on you will be known as Blackthorn. Starclan honors your curiosity and loyalty, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan. And Littlepaw { Myik }, from this moment on you will be known as Littlewing. Starclan honors your strength, agility and bravery, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan."
Dipping his head in respect to the two newly named warriors, he would turn his emerald gaze onto Wurzel, offering him the smile he had offered the other two.
"Wurzel { The Eye Of The Storm }, you are above the age of six moons and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on until you receive your warrior name,
you will be known as Wurzelpaw. Your mentor will be Sagemist { j a k e
}. I hope Sagemist will pass down all he knows onto you."
Turning his attention to the named mentor, that same light, proud smile would be upon his muzzle.
"Sagemist, you are ready to take on an apprentice. You will become the mentor of Wurzelpaw and I hope that you pass down all you know onto him."
Dipping his head to the newly named apprentice and mentor he would then raise his head to yowl out the closing of the clan meeting.
"That will conclude this clan meeting!"

[judas]

Littlepaw dipped her head, eyes shinning as she tried to not squeal like a kit. "I do," She mewed. Letting a quiet purr rise in her throat she listened to her new name. Littlewing. The warrior looked up, seeing Sagemist with his new apprentice. I should talk to him soon...Littlewing thought. But she had other things to worry about, she had to get a nest in the warriors den. Dipping her head slightly to thank Grousestar, she stepped down and walked into the clearing.

[Ripplekit]

Sagekit watches from afar, watching and paying very close attention

[Ripplekit]

Littlepaw dipped her head, eyes shinning as she tried to not squeal like a kit. "I do," She mewed. Letting a quiet purr rise in her throat she listened to her new name. Littlewing. The warrior looked up, seeing Sagemist with his new apprentice. I should talk to him soon...Littlewing thought. But she had other things to worry about, she had to get a nest in the warriors den. Dipping her head slightly to thank Grousestar, she stepped down and walked into the clearing.

Follows the direction which Littlewing was going. Curiousity filled Sagekit's mind, so he did not care if he was seen or heard.

[731]

As the mentioned cats stepped forward, he would offer each of them a proud smile before continuing on, looking first at Littlepaw and Blackpaw as he began their ceremony.
"I, Grousestar, leader of Skyclan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these two apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code and I commend them to you as a warrior in his and her turn.
Blackpaw, Littlepaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your clan, even at the cost of your life?"
There would be a small pause to allow the both of them to reply with the required 'I do' before he would continue on.
"Then by the powers of Starclan, I give you your warrior names. Blackpaw { Immacat }, from this moment on you will be known as Blackthorn. Starclan honors your curiosity and loyalty, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan. And Littlepaw { Myik }, from this moment on you will be known as Littlewing. Starclan honors your strength, agility and bravery, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan."
Dipping his head in respect to the two newly named warriors, he would turn his emerald gaze onto Wurzel, offering him the smile he had offered the other two.
"Wurzel { The Eye Of The Storm }, you are above the age of six moons and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on until you receive your warrior name,
you will be known as Wurzelpaw. Your mentor will be Sagemist { j a k e
}. I hope Sagemist will pass down all he knows onto you."
Turning his attention to the named mentor, that same light, proud smile would be upon his muzzle.
"Sagemist, you are ready to take on an apprentice. You will become the mentor of Wurzelpaw and I hope that you pass down all you know onto him."
Dipping his head to the newly named apprentice and mentor he would then raise his head to yowl out the closing of the clan meeting.
"That will conclude this clan meeting!"

''I do'' Blackpaw meowed to the leader, and heard patiently the words of the leader, he dipped his head accepting his fate, he was proud of his new name, Blackthorn, when the ceremony ends, Blackthorn walked into the direction of the warriors den, his new sleep den, knewing that he can't sleep so much as a warrior now.

[Ripplekit]

''I do'' Blackpaw meowed to the leader, and heard patiently the words of the leader, he dipped his head accepting his fate, he was proud of his new name, Blackthorn, when the ceremony ends, Blackthorn walked into the direction of the warriors den, his new sleep den, knewing that he can't sleep so much as a warrior now.

Whitekit follows Blackpaw, hiding whenever she could be in sight

[731]

Whitekit follows Blackpaw, hiding whenever she could be in sight

Blackthorn scented a smell of a kit, the new warrior followed the scent, when he thought that he was very close, he just stopped, and asked, ''Who are you?''

[Ripplekit]

Blackthorn scented a smell of a kit, the new warrior followed the scent, when he thought that he was very close, he just stopped, and asked, ''Who are you?''

Whitekit's nerves start acting up. What if he knows I'm not part of the clan? What's gonna happen? Whitekit stood absolutely still

[731]

Whitekit's nerves start acting up. What if he knows I'm not part of the clan? What's gonna happen? Whitekit stood absolutely still

Blackthron approached more, his gaze turned to Whitekit, ''This scent is not from Skyclan'' he thought, he stay stopped waiting for a response, because he can't ignore a kit.

[Ripplekit]

Blackthron approached more, his gaze turned to Whitekit, ''This scent is not from Skyclan'' he thought, he stay stopped waiting for a response, because he can't ignore a kit.

The fearful kit did not move, nor breathe. After a while, she was able to make one sound come out... "hi...?"

[731]

The fearful kit did not move, nor breathe. After a while, she was able to make one sound come out... "hi...?"

Blackthorn gave to the kit a comforting smile when he laid closer, ''I'm not a bad cat'' he said calmly.

[Ripplekit]

Blackthorn gave to the kit a comforting smile when he laid closer, ''I'm not a bad cat'' he said calmly.

"O-ok..." she managed to say. Whitekit was still fearful for if anyone else from SkyClan were to find her and notice that she wasn't from SkyClan.

[731]

"O-ok..." she managed to say. Whitekit was still fearful for if anyone else from SkyClan were to find her and notice that she wasn't from SkyClan.

''If you can't find your mother, i will leave you in the nursery'' Blackpaw meowed, stooding up.

[Ripplekit]

''If you can't find your mother, i will leave you in the nursery'' Blackpaw meowed, stooding up.

She has a sad expression in her eyes. "I don't even know if I really have a mother..."

[Ripplekit]

"I don't...even know if she's still alive..."

[731]

"I don't...even know if she's still alive..."

''I understand, but i think it's better you stay in the nursery'' Blackthorn meowed, the young warrior walked in front of Whitekit, he turned his head to her ''I can show you where'' he meowed calmly.

[Ripplekit]

''I understand, but i think it's better you stay in the nursery'' Blackthorn meowed, the young warrior walked in front of Whitekit, he turned his head to her ''I can show you where'' he meowed calmly.

A thought crossed Whitekit's mind, she spoke it aloud. "Shouldn't we bring my friend Sagekit then? We came here together but he followed the other cat that was with you, who was also made a warrior."

[731]

A thought crossed Whitekit's mind, she spoke it aloud. "Shouldn't we bring my friend Sagekit then? We came here together but he followed the other cat that was with you, who was also made a warrior."

''Oh, Littlewing? She is in the warrior's den, i will find him, just follow me and you will find your friend too, i know this place very well.'' he purred, still with his head turned to the kit, stopped.

[Ripplekit]

''Oh, Littlewing? She is in the warrior's den, i will find him, just follow me and you will find your friend too, i know this place very well.'' he purred, still with his head turned to the kit, stopped.


"Ok, thank you"

[731]

"Ok, thank you"

(Wants to post in the clearing first?)

[Ripplekit]

(Wants to post in the clearing first?)
Sûre il post first

[The Cannibal]

Pathos

As effortless as the many times before, the brown tabby leader leaped up onto the Skyrock and without a moments hesitation bellowed out a hearty yowl that could be heard from anywhere within the camp and even a small ways into the territory, just in case some cats were close by and could be beckoned back into camp to hear the ceremony he was about to address.
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyrock for a clan meeting!"
Another kit was ready to become an apprentice and he wanted to give them as much attention as any other considering they were the only kit at the moment being apprenticed.
Waiting patiently for his clan to gather, he would give them a minute or two before continuing.
"A certain kit has reached the age of six moons and is ready to be apprenticed and there is a warrior that is ready to take on an apprentice of their own. Eveningkit { Pathos }, and Moonfrost { Liquoris }, will you two step forward please."
With the names being called, he would wait for the two of them to stop forward, his emerald eyes calm and warm and a smile to match his gaze was fixated on his lips.

[Teza]

Pathos

As effortless as the many times before, the brown tabby leader leaped up onto the Skyrock and without a moments hesitation bellowed out a hearty yowl that could be heard from anywhere within the camp and even a small ways into the territory, just in case some cats were close by and could be beckoned back into camp to hear the ceremony he was about to address.
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyrock for a clan meeting!"
Another kit was ready to become an apprentice and he wanted to give them as much attention as any other considering they were the only kit at the moment being apprenticed.
Waiting patiently for his clan to gather, he would give them a minute or two before continuing.
"A certain kit has reached the age of six moons and is ready to be apprenticed and there is a warrior that is ready to take on an apprentice of their own. Eveningkit { Pathos }, and Moonfrost { Liquoris }, will you two step forward please."
With the names being called, he would wait for the two of them to stop forward, his emerald eyes calm and warm and a smile to match his gaze was fixated on his lips.

The lightly-shaded feline lifted her head high as she stepped forward, yet still allowed for Eveningkit to be the center of attention. After all, this ceremony was not for her; she'd had her two. The feline remembered back to when she was apprenticed. The name her owners stuck her with kept with her when she came to Skyclan, but with the added suffix of Frost, Moonfrost felt she had been born here in the clan. She was grateful that her clanmates were so understanding about her heritage as she glanced around, waiting for Eveningkit to emerge from the crowd of cats.

[ameko]

Duskflight

The best word that could describe Eveningkit's emotions was frozen. She had been sitting in the clearing, mesmerized by the busy routine of the Clan, not expecting her ceremony to come so soon. As her name was called, all she could do was glance back towards the nursery and wonder if her mother was in there, or if she was in the crowd gathering in the clearing. The realization that she was becoming a warrior apprentice—and would be opened to a whole new world of possibility—hadn't dawned on her yet, so all she was left with was a twinge of surprise at being the only kit apprenticed. Of course, with that came a steadily growing feeling of anxiety: everyone would be watching her. What if she tripped on her way over to Grousestar, or what if she forgot to touch noses with her new mentor? Was she even supposed to do that? What if Moonfrost didn't like her later in apprenticeship and decided to give her up?

Still, she noticed too late that she had been staring up at her leader with wide eyes for a few seconds after he had finished speaking. Thankfully, her mouth had not been agape—that would've been embarrassing! Rising to her feet, she slipped through the crowd and made her way into the front, hastily fixing a bit of fur on her shoulder before gazing back up at Grousestar. Her attention was diverted only for a few seconds as she glanced over at Moonfrost, blinking at how much taller she was then Eveningkit. Wow, the young Somali thought, but her interest in her new mentor was fleeting; she cared more about if her mother was watching than her mentor or even the ceremony itself. It would... definitely put a damper on her mood, if Sunsetsong was not present. But she couldn't look back to check, anyway: there were just too many cats!

[The Cannibal]

The lightly-shaded feline lifted her head high as she stepped forward, yet still allowed for Eveningkit to be the center of attention. After all, this ceremony was not for her; she'd had her two. The feline remembered back to when she was apprenticed. The name her owners stuck her with kept with her when she came to Skyclan, but with the added suffix of Frost, Moonfrost felt she had been born here in the clan. She was grateful that her clanmates were so understanding about her heritage as she glanced around, waiting for Eveningkit to emerge from the crowd of cats.
Duskflight

The best word that could describe Eveningkit's emotions was frozen. She had been sitting in the clearing, mesmerized by the busy routine of the Clan, not expecting her ceremony to come so soon. As her name was called, all she could do was glance back towards the nursery and wonder if her mother was in there, or if she was in the crowd gathering in the clearing. The realization that she was becoming a warrior apprentice—and would be opened to a whole new world of possibility—hadn't dawned on her yet, so all she was left with was a twinge of surprise at being the only kit apprenticed. Of course, with that came a steadily growing feeling of anxiety: everyone would be watching her. What if she tripped on her way over to Grousestar, or what if she forgot to touch noses with her new mentor? Was she even supposed to do that? What if Moonfrost didn't like her later in apprenticeship and decided to give her up?

Still, she noticed too late that she had been staring up at her leader with wide eyes for a few seconds after he had finished speaking. Thankfully, her mouth had not been agape—that would've been embarrassing! Rising to her feet, she slipped through the crowd and made her way into the front, hastily fixing a bit of fur on her shoulder before gazing back up at Grousestar. Her attention was diverted only for a few seconds as she glanced over at Moonfrost, blinking at how much taller she was then Eveningkit. Wow, the young Somali thought, but her interest in her new mentor was fleeting; she cared more about if her mother was watching than her mentor or even the ceremony itself. It would... definitely put a damper on her mood, if Sunsetsong was not present. But she couldn't look back to check, anyway: there were just too many cats!
With the two cats that he beckoned for now present, the Skyclan leader would focus his attention on them, that smile of his remaining on his muzzle as he began the ceremony words.
"Eveningkit, you have reached the age of six moons and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Eveningpaw. Your mentor will be Moonfrost. I hope Moonfrost passes down all she knows onto you." With those words having been spoken, his emerald gaze would then turn to Moonfrost.
"Moonfrost, you are ready to take on an apprentice of your own. You will be the mentor of Eveningpaw and I hope that you pass down all of your knowledge onto her."
Grousestar dips his head lightly at the newly named apprentice and mentor, allowing them to touch noses and for the crowd of their clanmates to cheer the apprentice's new name before finally drawing it to a close.
"That will conclude this clan meeting!"
And with that, the tom would descend from the rock and return to his den for a small while.

[The Cannibal]

ChameweonRainbow
This ceremony was unlike any other he had done, in fact, this was the first time he had done a ceremony such as this and he truly hoped he would never have to do it again. It saddened him to think that he was losing a good warrior today, but he would respect their decision. So, with a pained but happy look on his face, the brown tabby leaped up onto the Skyrock to address his clan.
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyrock for a clan meeting!"
Like usual, he would wait a minute or so for the cats below him to gather, and hopefully the cat in mind would also be there, he figured he would be, but there was still doubt that he had left before he had the chance to escort him out of the territory himself.
"You all may be wondering why I have called you together today. There is no kit becoming an apprentice, or apprentice becoming a warrior, or a warrior becoming a warrior. This is a chance to say your final farewells to a fellow warrior. Neverfalter, will you please step forward?"
Grousestar would wait for the named tom to step forward before continuing.
"It is with a heavy heart that I must say he wishes to live the life of our clan. He will no longer be a warrior of Skyclan, but a loner and will in turn no longer be allowed on the territory or to hunt on our grounds. Take this time to say your farewells to him and once you are done, I will escort him out of the territory."
Nodding his head a bit, he'd lick his lips a bit before jumping off of the Skyrock to wait for the cats of Skyclan to say goodbye to their friend and fellow warrior, the tom sitting down and curling his tail over his paws.

[ChameweonRainbow]

ChameweonRainbow
This ceremony was unlike any other he had done, in fact, this was the first time he had done a ceremony such as this and he truly hoped he would never have to do it again. It saddened him to think that he was losing a good warrior today, but he would respect their decision. So, with a pained but happy look on his face, the brown tabby leaped up onto the Skyrock to address his clan.
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyrock for a clan meeting!"
Like usual, he would wait a minute or so for the cats below him to gather, and hopefully the cat in mind would also be there, he figured he would be, but there was still doubt that he had left before he had the chance to escort him out of the territory himself.
"You all may be wondering why I have called you together today. There is no kit becoming an apprentice, or apprentice becoming a warrior, or a warrior becoming a warrior. This is a chance to say your final farewells to a fellow warrior. Neverfalter, will you please step forward?"
Grousestar would wait for the named tom to step forward before continuing.
"It is with a heavy heart that I must say he wishes to live the life of our clan. He will no longer be a warrior of Skyclan, but a loner and will in turn no longer be allowed on the territory or to hunt on our grounds. Take this time to say your farewells to him and once you are done, I will escort him out of the territory."
Nodding his head a bit, he'd lick his lips a bit before jumping off of the Skyrock to wait for the cats of Skyclan to say goodbye to their friend and fellow warrior, the tom sitting down and curling his tail over his paws.

Neverfalter padded up towards the front of the Skyrock. For once he didn't seem like a terrified kit, he looked lighter and more confident as if a weight had been lifted from his heart. His paws no longer shook with trepidation at each step, and he no longer slunk along the ground miserably. He looked up at his leader, his blue and green eyes shown with melancholy and gratitude.
He would never forget his clan as long as he lived, he would always remember the den he was born in, the forests he trained in, and the cats he lived with.

He blinked slowly in silent thanks, before turning back to the clan. He took a deep breath as his gaze swept across the cats of Skyclan, his eyes glittered like stars as they shone with tears. They were not tears of fear, nor pain. They were tears that were filled with love and sadness, but also hope. "Cats of Skyclan," he began. His voice was no longer shaky, but calm like the sound of a gentle summer breeze. "As Grousestar has told you, I have decided that I wish to leave the clan. I'm sorry that I must leave you all, but I feel that the clan is not my place. You will never see me again, but do not feel bad. It was none of your faults. I'm not mad at any of you and I will never forget the place I grew up. So... this is goodbye." With a sad sigh, the three-legged tom sat down at the base of the Skyrock and waited to be escorted away after the meeting was over.

Neverfalter looked out over his soon to be old home. He gazed sadly as he watched the familiar trees blow softly as if the forest was saying goodbye as well.

[The Cannibal]

Sage
-WarriorCats-
Briar

Licking his lips as he made his way up to the peak of the Skyrock to call the clan together, he could feel happiness welling within him again, to know that there were young cats ready to become apprentices, an apprentice ready to become a warrior and a cat to be introduced as a true Skyclan warrior. It wasn't hard to make Grousestar happy, he tended to find happiness in the smallest of things, but lately he's felt much stress on his shoulders, still unsure of what the Syndicate was up to. Were they falling to shambles after their defeat? Or were they recuperating stronger than ever to strike back in revenge? He couldn't help but think about it, it often taking up most of his thoughts at night. But for now, he would have to stop thinking about it. There were ceremonies to conduct!
Clearing his throat, the brown tabby then proceeded to yowl out the familiar words to draw his clan together for these ceremonies.
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyrock for a clan meeting!"
Sitting down at the top of the stone, he would wait for the clan to gather before starting with the ceremonies, his eyes searching for the particular cats who's ceremony would be conducted today, a smile placed lightly on his muzzle and his emerald eyes glimmering lightly with pride and happiness.

[Briar]

Duskflight

As Grousestar called the clan together, Briar jumped to her feet and hurried to settle herself at the edge of the crowd. Her eyes shone with excitement, though she also looked nervous. The fluffy she-cat knew that she had a long way to go before she could truly fit into the clan, but she was grateful that Grousestar had given her this chance. Ever since she had left her housefolk, she had hoped to find a clan that would take her in. She had spent seasons listening to stories of them, and she wanted to be just as brave.

She hadn't regretted leaving her housefolk to live in the wild. It had been difficult at first, learning how to hunt and defend herself from danger, but it gave her a sense of life that she had never had in the twolegplace. Despite her nervousness, she knew this was where she belonged.

As she glanced around at the other cats gathering around, she curled her tail over her paws and took a deep breath. She would prove herself to Skyclan, and make this place her home. She was no longer so plump as she had been as a kittypet. Still, she worried about what the clan would think of her, for the easy life of twolegplace still clung to her. Nervous that the gathering cats might be curious about the stranger in their midst, she lifted her head a bit and attempted to look more confident than she felt. She was usually not so conscious about other's thoughts about her, but she wanted to make a good impression. She would be a part of these cats, and she had to prove that she was worthy of their respect. She would prove it. She would not give them a reason to regret accepting her into Skyclan.

[The Cannibal]

Briar
Sage
-WarriorCats-

Seeing as the first cat named was Briar, he figured it'd be best to start with her ceremony first. After all, he was certain that the she-cat would be rather anxious to receive her name and truly be accepted into the clan.
"I will start today's ceremonies by introducing a new cat into Skyclan and giving them their warrior name. Briar, will you please step to the front of the crowd?"
Politely, the tom would wait for her to follow his instruction, motioning with his tail for the cats to part so that her journey to the front could be much easier. Surely it would be intimidating for her to have all of Skyclan focusing their gaze onto her as she made her way forward, but it was a lesson. The life of a warrior would always be intimidating, it wouldn't be easy, it wouldn't be calm, out here, you had to deal with what was handed to you. If you couldn't handle stress, intimidation or fear, then clan life was not meant for you. This would just be the start of her long journey into the life of a warrior.
Once she had finally reached the front, he would begin.
"Spirits of StarClan, you know every cat by name. I ask you now to take away the name from the cat you see before you, for it no longer stands for what she is. By my authority as Clan leader, and with the approval of our warrior ancestors, I give this cat a new name. From this moment on she will be known no longer as Briar, but Briarsong, for no longer is this she-cat a kittypet, but a full warrior of Skyclan. Skyclan, greet and welcome this new warrior as if she were born here and do not look down upon her because of her past! She is your clanmate now."
With a bright look in his eye, the leader would nod gently to the newly named Briarsong, truly believing that this young cat will have quite the bright future ahead of her.
With her ceremony finished, Grousestar would then call out to the apprentices that needed to be made into warriors.
"Now Sweetpaw, Cherrypaw, Spotpaw and Nutpaw, will you four step forward?"

[Sage]

Briar
Sage
-WarriorCats-

Seeing as the first cat named was Briar, he figured it'd be best to start with her ceremony first. After all, he was certain that the she-cat would be rather anxious to receive her name and truly be accepted into the clan.
"I will start today's ceremonies by introducing a new cat into Skyclan and giving them their warrior name. Briar, will you please step to the front of the crowd?"
Politely, the tom would wait for her to follow his instruction, motioning with his tail for the cats to part so that her journey to the front could be much easier. Surely it would be intimidating for her to have all of Skyclan focusing their gaze onto her as she made her way forward, but it was a lesson. The life of a warrior would always be intimidating, it wouldn't be easy, it wouldn't be calm, out here, you had to deal with what was handed to you. If you couldn't handle stress, intimidation or fear, then clan life was not meant for you. This would just be the start of her long journey into the life of a warrior.
Once she had finally reached the front, he would begin.
"Spirits of StarClan, you know every cat by name. I ask you now to take away the name from the cat you see before you, for it no longer stands for what she is. By my authority as Clan leader, and with the approval of our warrior ancestors, I give this cat a new name. From this moment on she will be known no longer as Briar, but Briarsong, for no longer is this she-cat a kittypet, but a full warrior of Skyclan. Skyclan, greet and welcome this new warrior as if she were born here and do not look down upon her because of her past! She is your clanmate now."
With a bright look in his eye, the leader would nod gently to the newly named Briarsong, truly believing that this young cat will have quite the bright future ahead of her.
With her ceremony finished, Grousestar would then call out to the apprentices that needed to be made into warriors.
"Now Sweetpaw, Cherrypaw, Spotpaw and Nutpaw, will you four step forward?"
Sweetpaw jumped excitedly and his paws tingled with excitement. He was getting his warrior name! He sat, impatiently, and listened to Grousestar promote the first cat, Briarsong. Grousestar called his name after He bounced up to the tall tom and looked up at him. This cat was about to give him his warrior name, the name that symbolize that he was able go out on his own and gain some respect from lower ranks. He was defiantly going to use his rank to gain power from his rank.

{ sorry it's so short. }

[Briar]

Briar's breath caught in her throat as she was called forward. This was it, she would finally be able to live the life of a clan cat. The stories she had heard were fascinating, and the tom from who she had heard most of the stories made them seem so noble and free. While she was nervous, she did not hesitate to steel her nerves and walk to the front of the crowd, looking up at Grousestar.

Standing quietly, the she-cat stood a little prouder as Grousestar gave her her new name. "Thank you." Briarsong murmured quietly, voice tinged with excitement. At the leader's nod, she stifles a happy purr and turns to sit down once more. She was truly a part of Skyclan now, and she would do her best to learn everything as quick as she could. She may have been named a warrior, but she knew the warriors around here had worked hard for their names, so she would have to work hard as well.

[-WarriorCats-]

Cherrypaw stepped forward, Spotpaw and Nutpaw following closely behind. Cherrypaw stood up proudly, ready for her warrior name. Spotpaw and Nutpaw sat by Cherrypaw anxiously.

[The Cannibal]

Sweetpaw jumped excitedly and his paws tingled with excitement. He was getting his warrior name! He sat, impatiently, and listened to Grousestar promote the first cat, Briarsong. Grousestar called his name after He bounced up to the tall tom and looked up at him. This cat was about to give him his warrior name, the name that symbolize that he was able go out on his own and gain some respect from lower ranks. He was defiantly going to use his rank to gain power from his rank.

{ sorry it's so short. }
Cherrypaw stepped forward, Spotpaw and Nutpaw following closely behind. Cherrypaw stood up proudly, ready for her warrior name. Spotpaw and Nutpaw sat by Cherrypaw anxiously.
Now with the named apprentices finally stepping forward, he would turn his attention to them, focusing on Sweetpaw first, then allowing his gaze to travel over Cherrypaw, Nutpaw and Spotpaw, offering all of them a kind smile before continuing on.
"Sweetpaw, Cherrypaw, Nutpaw and Spotpaw, it is time you you four to receive your warrior names.

I, Grousestar, leader of Skyclan call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend them to you as a warrior in their turn.
Sweetpaw, Cherrypaw, Nutpaw, Spotpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"
There was a pause as he allowed the apprentices time to respond with the proper 'I do' before continuing on as usual.
"Then by the powers of Starclan, I give you your warrior names. Sweetpaw, from this moment you will be known as Sweettooth. Starclan honors your bravery, agility and strength and we welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan.
Cherrypaw, from this moment you will be known as Cherryflight. Starclan honors your intelligence and we welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan.
Nutpaw, from this moment you will be known as Nutclaw. Starclan honors your strength and exuberance and we welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan.
And finally, Spotpaw, from this moment you will known as Spotpelt. Starclan honors your loyalty and curiousity and we welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan."

Taking a small breath, he would in turn nod to each newly named warrior with the sames mile as before, then call the clan meeting to a close.

"That will conclude this clan meeting!"

[The Cannibal]

Empress Of Evil
Suspiciousmindz
Lonestar23

Time was such a weird thing wasn't it? How it seemed to slow to the point where seconds felt like moons upon end, or how it sometimes seemed to speed up beyond all control to where moons felt like seconds. Then there were times where it was perfectly balanced and everything felt right. It was always hard for Grousestar to determine how time was going, whether it was fast, slow or just perfect. But at the moment? It seemed to be just perfect. Skyclan, after the battle with the Syndicate, had entered a time of peace and the leader was allowed time to reflect on his choices that got his clan to where they were now. And even though there were loses that saddened him and tore at his heart nearly nightly, he was happy to say that he didn't regret a single action he had taken. Grousestar had chosen right, he felt it in his heart. And as if to prove that Skyclan was thriving just as it was in the old territory, there were several ceremonies to be commenced today. They certainly seemed to have gotten him in a good mood too for as he jumped up onto the Skyrock, a brilliant, dazzling smile was on his lips. Yowling the familiar words, he would call the clan together.

"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyrock for a clan meeting!"

The brown tabby would pause long enough for the cats of Skyclan to gather below before he would continue on without skipping a beat.

"We have three apprentices today that are ready to receive their warrior names. So without further ado, Coconutpaw, Alabasterpaw, and Hawkpaw,
would you three step forward?"

[Empress Of Evil]

At Grousestar’s call, the black and white tom cat sat up from where he lay in the clearing. He rose to his paws and padded slowly towards the Skyrock. He slipped past his clan mates and got himself a spot near the front. He wrapped his tail around his paws and looked up at Grousestar patiently.
His calm expression changed suddenly and his eyes lit up in surprise as the leader called his name. HIs warrior ceremony! Finally! A wide grin was spread across his face as he stood up once again and stepped forward alongside his fellow apprentices. He had been waiting for this day for so long and it had finally arrived. Lots of names ran through his mind as he waited for the tabby to continue. What would it be? Would he like it? The thought of receiving a name he didn’t like made him shudder. The more he thought about it, the more nervous he became. His tail flicked anxiously and he glanced down at his paws every few seconds.

Duskflight

[The Cannibal]

Empress Of Evil
Suspiciousmindz
Lonestar23

Allowing enough time for the named apprentices to step forward in front of the crowd, Grousestar would begin their ceremonies, smiling warmly upon them as his eyes momentarily looked upwards to see the sky through the canopy of the forest.
"I, Grousestar, leader of Skyclan call upon my warrior ancestors to look down upon these apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend them to you as warriors in their turn.
Hawkpaw, Coconutpaw, Alabasterpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"
The leaders gaze would drift back down to fixate on the young cats, waiting for them to respond with the appropriate 'I do' before continuing on, his head nodding and his eyes focusing on Hawkpaw first.
"Then by the powers of Starclan I give you your warrior names. Hawkpaw,
from this moment on you will be known as Hawkspeed. Starclan honors your intelligence and curiosity and we welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan."
Next his gaze would drift to Coconutpaw, continuing on smoothly.
"Coconutpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Coconutbreeze.
Starclan honors your inquisitiveness and determination and we welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan."
The emerald gaze of the leader would fall on Alabasterpaw next, continuing with the last ceremony.
"And finally Alabasterpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Alabastersnow. Starclan honors your resourcefulness and intelligence and we welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan."
Allowing time for Skyclan to cheer for the three knew warriors, he would let the noise die down before calling the clan meeting to a close.

"That will conclude this clan meeting!"
And with that, the leader would leap from the rock and make his way back into his den.

[SuspiciousMindz]

Duskflight AbsurdJinx

Coconutpaw sat straight up. Her eyes glowing. The scar across her right shoulder was still very noticeable, however it didn't seem to phase the rather elated feline. Today was the day! Her training was over! Oh, how she wished it would've lasted longer. Her mentor, Aspenflash, had taught her so much, he had even stepped out of her cautious habits and took on a life a little more daring -- only slightly. It was better than nothing though. Her pelt tingled with joy and emotions that she didn't know how to react to other than shift about on her paws and wait her turn. Coconutpaw tuned in on Grousestar's words.

It seemed like forever but finally.... "I do!"

Yellow eyes brightening with even more joy, Coconutpaw was named Coconutbreeze. A rather unique name. Who else would have thought it though? Her mother, Almondfall -- or as many knew her by Almondstar -- had given her kits unique nut names. It never bothered Coconutbreeze. Now, she had a reason to show it off more. Her warrior name! She only hoped she made her mother and father proud. She hadn't really seen them around lately, but hoped they were doing well, as well as her siblings. It was odd, they were not here with her today, perhaps it was simply because Aspenflash did his job in a fast manner? Perhaps she did all her training before they did? Who knew. Now wasn't for that, now was her time to shine. She basked in the momentarily chants, her eyes shifting from her mentor -- somewhere in the crowd -- to Grousestar sitting calmly on the Skyrock. I am a true Skyclan warrior now...

[The Cannibal]

Constellation

Once again Grousestar found his paws carrying him up onto the Skyrock, his head held high and a smile on his face. It was yet again time to give a young cat their warrior name, actually, there were in fact two that would be receiving their warrior names today. And just like every other before them, the leader couldn't help but feel the utmost pride for them. They were the ones that made Skyclan strong, not him, it was they that the clan needed most and to know that they had succeeded in their training and where finally able to become a warrior? It was a very heartwarming thing to Grousestar.

Clearing his throat, he would call the clan together after reaching the top of the rock.
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyrock for a clan meeting!"
Settling into a sitting position, the brown tabby would allow his eyes to focus on the clan below him, his emerald eyes bright and shining like always and that smile of his still tugging at the corners of his mouth, tail wrapping around his paws.
After the majority of the clan had gathered, he would continue by calling the two apprentices forth.

"There are two young cats today that are ready to recieve their warrior names. Azulpaw and Bluepaw, will you two step forward please?"

[Bracken12]

Duskflight
Sparrow lifted his head at the Skyclan leader's call. "I guess it's time!" he muttered nervously. He had waited for at least a moon for this, and finally after wandering around the outskirts his whole life, he was here; in Skyclan. he watched the other ceremonies in silence, only speaking to call out the other cat's names respectfully. Seeing Grousestar's green eyes filled to the brim with pride; it made Sparrow wonder what was going through the leader's head. He respected the Skyclan leader greatly, and would die to defend him and anyone in the clan in a heartbeat. "I wonder what my warrior name will be? I hope it's a good one!" he said under his breath, not wanting to disturb any other cats trying to watch the ceremonies. Wrapping his tail around his reddish brown paws, he waited impatiently for his name to be called.

[The Cannibal]

Just like clockwork it was time to do ceremonies again, a time in which Grousestar couldn't help but feel proud of his clan and to be filled to the brim with happiness to be able to announce the new warriors or apprentices, or even retire the older warriors when it was their time to do so. It showed that Skyclan was thriving, that it was alive and prospering. And that's all he wanted, that's all he ever wanted was for Skyclan to prosper and become a good, loving, peaceful clan. A healthy clan. Exhaling with a warm smile, the brown tabby mounted the Skyrock, pausing at the peak to just look down upon his clan as he often did when standing so high. Eyes glimmering, he would slowly shake his head.
Never in my life have I been so proud to lead this clan.
It was time to call them together again for two ceremonies.
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyrock for a clan meeting!"
There were two cats receiving warrior names today but only one was originally an apprentice, the other was a newcomer to clan life in general, but Grousestar had good faith that the tom was a good addition to the clan.
"Two cats will be receiving their warrior names today, but one is not originally of this clan. Sparrow, will you please step forward?" His attention would turn to the cat named, that smile of his remaining on his muzzle.
"And Brightpaw, you as well." Now his gaze would search for the young she-cat who would also be receiving her new name along with the new tom.

Random Melchester
Silentshade

[Random Melody]

Duskflight

Brightpaw slid out into the clearing from the apprentices den when she heard the familiar call of her leader, turning her head slightly to groom her fur down. When the Calico was satisfied that she didnt look like a big spiky colorful fluffball, she turned back to blink up at Grousestar, ears pricking when he announced that two cats would be getting their warrior ceremonies... And that one of them was not of the Clan. This made Brightpaw even more curious, weaving around her Clanmates to listen as Grousestar called out one of the cats; Sparrow. Interesting.

Then, something she didnt expect. The she-cat's eyes widened when her own name was called, and fr a split second she could only stand there, eyes flickering around. "Me?" She whispered softly under her breath, hesitantly making her way forward with wide sea-green eyes. She didnt believe it.Excitement swirled inside of her, and she wanted to jump around. But she kept calm, staring at Grousestar with wide eyes.

[Bracken12]

Duskflight
Sparrow lifted his head, and getting up, he went to stand beside the calico apprentice Brightpaw. "Finally!" He said excitedly. Staring up at Grousestar with his eyes wide, and his tail twitching as he waited. What if i say the wrong thing, what if I say 'Yes' instead of 'I do'?! oh what if no cat cheers for me, I mean, I'm a new cat so I wouldn't be too upset but i mean, I only have one chance! I hope Brightpaw gets a pretty name, she looks like she deserves a pretty name. I hope my name is good! Oh Mother, Father are you happy with me deciding to be in a clan? Starclan help me! His mind whirled.

[The Cannibal]

Random Melchester
Silentshade

Seeing as Brightpaw was the first cat to step forward, he would begin with her, his head dipping politely to her before speaking the ceremony words.
"I, Grousestar, leader of Skyclan call upon my warrior ancestors to look down upon this apprentice. She has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend her as a warrior to you in her turn. Brightpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"
His gaze would focus on her calmly as he waited for her to speak the desired words of 'I do' before he would nod and smile at her again.
"Then by the powers of Starclan I give you your warrior name. Brightpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Brightsky. Starclan honors your honesty and determination and we welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan."
Grinning in his excitement for her, he'd allow the clan time to chant the young warrior's new name before he would turn his attention to Sparrow. Making sure he was ready for his ceremony, he would then continue on.
"Spirits of StarClan, you know every cat by name. I ask you now to take away the name from the cat you see before you, for it no longer stands for what he is. By my authority as Clan leader, and with the approval of our warrior ancestors, I give this cat a new name. From this moment on he will be known no longer as Sparrow, but Sparrowwind, for no longer is this tom a loner, but a full warrior of Skyclan. Skyclan, greet and welcome this new warrior as if he were born here and do not look down upon him because of his past! He is your clanmate now, and a clanmate that already shows exemplary loyalty and selflessness."
Dipping his head to his clan now, he would draw the meeting to a close.
"That will conclude this clan meeting!"

[Random Melody]

Brightpaw nearly froze at his question, but she didnt. Instead she managed to stay still slightly calm.. The words "I do" were so simple to say... And she meant them. Meant them with all her heart. They came out softly, timidly, but surely. Brightpaw never got scared. And right now she still wasnt. She was just.... Shocked. Shocked was a good description of her feelings right now.

Now the Calico stood there, staring at Grousestar in silence, her maw slightly open. Brightpaw - No, Brightsky - Gave a small dip of her head. The action held respect, and gratitude. Brightsky then turned to gaze the crowd of cats for her mentor, wondering where he was, if he was proud of her. She still hadnt gotten over the shock, but excitement began creeping in; Im a warrior!

[Bracken12]

@Random Melchester (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=79)
@Silentshade (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=2952)

Seeing as Brightpaw was the first cat to step forward, he would begin with her, his head dipping politely to her before speaking the ceremony words.
"I, Grousestar, leader of Skyclan call upon my warrior ancestors to look down upon this apprentice. She has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend her as a warrior to you in her turn. Brightpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"
His gaze would focus on her calmly as he waited for her to speak the desired words of 'I do' before he would nod and smile at her again.
"Then by the powers of Starclan I give you your warrior name. Brightpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Brightsky. Starclan honors your honesty and determination and we welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan."
Grinning in his excitement for her, he'd allow the clan time to chant the young warrior's new name before he would turn his attention to Sparrow. Making sure he was ready for his ceremony, he would then continue on.
"Spirits of StarClan, you know every cat by name. I ask you now to take away the name from the cat you see before you, for it no longer stands for what he is. By my authority as Clan leader, and with the approval of our warrior ancestors, I give this cat a new name. From this moment on he will be known no longer as Sparrow, but Sparrowwind, for no longer is this tom a loner, but a full warrior of Skyclan. Skyclan, greet and welcome this new warrior as if he were born here and do not look down upon him because of his past! He is your clanmate now, and a clanmate that already shows exemplary loyalty and selflessness."
Dipping his head to his clan now, he would draw the meeting to a close.
"That will conclude this clan meeting!"

Sparrowwind shivered as Grousestar took away his old name, and replaced it with Sparrowwind. I did it, i really did it. Starclan thank you! he thought, feeling giddy with joy. He felt like bouncing around like a kit chanting his new name over and over again, but that would be weird. Shuddenly feeling overwhelmed, he shrunk back; looking for some cat to talk to.

[wickedvirtues]

Sparrowwind shivered as Grousestar took away his old name, and replaced it with Sparrowwind. I did it, i really did it. Starclan thank you! he thought, feeling giddy with joy. He felt like bouncing around like a kit chanting his new name over and over again, but that would be weird. Shuddenly feeling overwhelmed, he shrunk back; looking for some cat to talk to.

(Ay time to insert Redwillow amiright)

A tortoiseshell tom approached the new warrior, Sparrowwind he remembered, and put a smile on his face. "Welcome to SkyClan!" He chirped, his eyes glowing. The young tom remembered his warriors ceremony, he'd been so excited. It was.. probably the same for loners joining the Clan. "You look a bit nervous, don't worry, SkyClan cats are nice to anyone who joins." He chuckled, sitting and curling his tail over his paws. "I'm Redwillow, by the way, nice to meet you!" He added, remembering it'd be weird to walk up to him and have Sparrowwind refer to him as just 'Tortoiseshell tom who walked up'. Not that he probably would, but still. Redwillow realized he'd probably given a bunch of information and let out a tiny chuckle. "Sorry, I ramble sometimes." He admitted.

[Bracken12]

(Ay time to insert Redwillow amiright)

A tortoiseshell tom approached the new warrior, Sparrowwind he remembered, and put a smile on his face. "Welcome to SkyClan!" He chirped, his eyes glowing. The young tom remembered his warriors ceremony, he'd been so excited. It was.. probably the same for loners joining the Clan. "You look a bit nervous, don't worry, SkyClan cats are nice to anyone who joins." He chuckled, sitting and curling his tail over his paws. "I'm Redwillow, by the way, nice to meet you!" He added, remembering it'd be weird to walk up to him and have Sparrowwind refer to him as just 'Tortoiseshell tom who walked up'. Not that he probably would, but still. Redwillow realized he'd probably given a bunch of information and let out a tiny chuckle. "Sorry, I ramble sometimes." He admitted.
Sparrowwind let out a small squeak as Redwillow started to talk to him. "It's okay, I can ramble on about things that interest me, or if I'm nervous, which I am so not nervous right now. I'm glad to meet you and thank you-" Sparrowwind pinned his ears back as he heard that he was rambling. "Sorry Redwillow, It really is nice to meet you. In fact I am a bit nervous, I mean, loner cats don't normally like associating with the clans, in fact, as soon as i mentioned the clans to any other loner i saw, they started yelling that I had bees in my brain and that I would die as soon as I stepped paw in any clans' territory. Then again, most of the loners i saw where old, frazzled cats who most likely had a few pieces loose in their heads!" Sparrowind chuckled. He studied Redwillow's pelt for a heartbeat, he's seen quite a few Tortoiseshell she-cats, but only one Tortoiseshell tom, and that was Redwillow. " Sorry if you feel uncomfortable, I'm kinda fond of studying different fur patterns, and what cats they are most common in," I like this tom, he's rather fun, and looks easy going. I wonder if he'd like to be friends?

[wickedvirtues]

Sparrowwind let out a small squeak as Redwillow started to talk to him. "It's okay, I can ramble on about things that interest me, or if I'm nervous, which I am so not nervous right now. I'm glad to meet you and thank you-" Sparrowwind pinned his ears back as he heard that he was rambling. "Sorry Redwillow, It really is nice to meet you. In fact I am a bit nervous, I mean, loner cats don't normally like associating with the clans, in fact, as soon as i mentioned the clans to any other loner i saw, they started yelling that I had bees in my brain and that I would die as soon as I stepped paw in any clans' territory. Then again, most of the loners i saw where old, frazzled cats who most likely had a few pieces loose in their heads!" Sparrowind chuckled. He studied Redwillow's pelt for a heartbeat, he's seen quite a few Tortoiseshell she-cats, but only one Tortoiseshell tom, and that was Redwillow. " Sorry if you feel uncomfortable, I'm kinda fond of studying different fur patterns, and what cats they are most common in," I like this tom, he's rather fun, and looks easy going. I wonder if he'd like to be friends?

Redwillow let out a small chuckle, his eyes scanning Sparrowwind quickly. "Yeah, me too." He mewed, giving a small almost timid nod. He seemed nice enough, for a former loner. "No problem" Redwillow giggled, his eyes glowing with amusement as the other tom rambled on. Well, at least he wasn't alone in doing that. "It's nice to meet you too, and don't worry about it." He mewed, shrugging with a smile on his face. He sat, his tail curling over his paws as he smiled at Sparrowwind with enjoyment. "Sounds..interesting" he chuckled in reply, a hint of curiosity on his features that soon disappeared. "I don't think you'll die" he reassured sarcastically, a teasing smile on his face. Redwillow swept his tongue through his short, black and orange fur for a moment, making sure he looked decent and not like a kit. He turned, a bit confused, to Sparrowwind. "It's fine, tortoiseshell toms are pretty uncommon." He replied, knowing it was uncommon for his fur to be on a tom. He didn't really take notice of it, or care really. This tom seems good to hang out with, maybe we can be friends! he thought.

[Bracken12]

Redwillow let out a small chuckle, his eyes scanning Sparrowwind quickly. "Yeah, me too." He mewed, giving a small almost timid nod. He seemed nice enough, for a former loner. "No problem" Redwillow giggled, his eyes glowing with amusement as the other tom rambled on. Well, at least he wasn't alone in doing that. "It's nice to meet you too, and don't worry about it." He mewed, shrugging with a smile on his face. He sat, his tail curling over his paws as he smiled at Sparrowwind with enjoyment. "Sounds..interesting" he chuckled in reply, a hint of curiosity on his features that soon disappeared. "I don't think you'll die" he reassured sarcastically, a teasing smile on his face. Redwillow swept his tongue through his short, black and orange fur for a moment, making sure he looked decent and not like a kit. He turned, a bit confused, to Sparrowwind. "It's fine, tortoiseshell toms are pretty uncommon." He replied, knowing it was uncommon for his fur to be on a tom. He didn't really take notice of it, or care really. This tom seems good to hang out with, maybe we can be friends! he thought.
"yeah, I bet all those old loners are seasons old!" Sparrowwind said, scoffing as he remembered the frazzled, insane cats of the outskirts. " Hey, Redwillow, want to be friends? You're really nice, and your fur rather is uncommon! but that's what makes you so cool! And your personality, you are the friendliest tom I've met, all the others just cared if they got me off their turf as fast as they could!" Hen asked, flashing a bright smile.

( hey, question concerning Stormclaw and Vixenlight: Do you want him to ask her to be mates? if so then when?)

[wickedvirtues]

"yeah, I bet all those old loners are seasons old!" Sparrowwind said, scoffing as he remembered the frazzled, insane cats of the outskirts. " Hey, Redwillow, want to be friends? You're really nice, and your fur rather is uncommon! but that's what makes you so cool! And your personality, you are the friendliest tom I've met, all the others just cared if they got me off their turf as fast as they could!" Hen asked, flashing a bright smile.

( hey, question concerning Stormclaw and Vixenlight: Do you want him to ask her to be mates? if so then when?)

"Probably!" Redwillow laughed, imagining flea-infested loners spouting nonsense about the Clans. SkyClan was nice, the cats he knew anyways. "Sure, you don't seem to bad." He chuckled, giving a little nod. He chuckled at the comment on his fur, though he agreed, and he smiled brightly. "I'd love to be your friend, Sparrowwind, i'll help you get used to SkyClan too." Redwillow mewed, his eyes bright at the chance to be his friend.

[Oakstar519]

I'm new to the site, anyone mind if I join in?

[Bracken12]

"Probably!" Redwillow laughed, imagining flea-infested loners spouting nonsense about the Clans. SkyClan was nice, the cats he knew anyways. "Sure, you don't seem to bad." He chuckled, giving a little nod. He chuckled at the comment on his fur, though he agreed, and he smiled brightly. "I'd love to be your friend, Sparrowwind, i'll help you get used to SkyClan too." Redwillow mewed, his eyes bright at the chance to be his friend.

"Okay! Thank you!" Sparrowwind mewed. Enough about his pelt you dumb bird! He probably thinks you have mouse dung for brains! He hissed in his head. "So, the new Thunderpath causing problems?" He asked, not sure if it was a topic on thin ice.

[Bracken12]

I'm new to the site, anyone mind if I join in?
No! You bet! :welcome: to the site!

[wickedvirtues]

"Okay! Thank you!" Sparrowwind mewed. Enough about his pelt you dumb bird! He probably thinks you have mouse dung for brains! He hissed in his head. "So, the new Thunderpath causing problems?" He asked, not sure if it was a topic on thin ice.
"No problem." The tortoiseshell replied, his eyes shining with amusement. Redwillow hadn't ever met someone as..energetic as Sparrowwind, but he was enjoying his company. He sure was unique, and Redwillow liked that. "Yeah, it's scaring most of the prey away, we'll have to resort of drastic means of finding food." He sighed.

[Bracken12]

"No problem." The tortoiseshell replied, his eyes shining with amusement. Redwillow hadn't ever met someone as..energetic as Sparrowwind, but he was enjoying his company. He sure was unique, and Redwillow liked that. "Yeah, it's scaring most of the prey away, we'll have to resort of drastic means of finding food." He sighed.

Sparrowwind nodded. "Yeah, and prey was hard to catch by myself, can't hardly imagine what it's like having to feed a whole group. But I'm sure Skyclan will pull through. I wasn't here at the time, but I heard the battle with that other group of cats what do they call themselves? hmm.... Oh yes! The Dusk Syndicate! I heard the screeching and I watched them limp back to their home, I guess we'll pull through." Sparrowwind flipped through one thought to the other, wanting to gather as much as he could. He had no doubt he had made a good choice in coming to Skyclan. HE was already liking it here.

[wickedvirtues]

Sparrowwind nodded. "Yeah, and prey was hard to catch by myself, can't hardly imagine what it's like having to feed a whole group. But I'm sure Skyclan will pull through. I wasn't here at the time, but I heard the battle with that other group of cats what do they call themselves? hmm.... Oh yes! The Dusk Syndicate! I heard the screeching and I watched them limp back to their home, I guess we'll pull through." Sparrowwind flipped through one thought to the other, wanting to gather as much as he could. He had no doubt he had made a good choice in coming to Skyclan. HE was already liking it here.
(Sorry this is so late! I had to do stuff)
Redwillow's tail curled slightly as he chuckled. "Yeah, but you'll have cats to hunt with now. Besides, we've got other territories if things get really bad. It's not the kindest thing, but we have to survive now don't we." He mewed, hoping he wasn't rambling too much. "Oh, yep! We did them in pretty good, they won't be messing with us for awhile." He snickered, his eyes glowing with amusement. Both of the toms seemed to be talking alot, which calmed his nerves greatly. Sparrowwind seemed very interested in SkyClan, which was good figuring he was now a part of it. Redwillow could tell his new friend would like it in SkyClan, he was already learning the basics.

[The Cannibal]

Foggy22

There was only one ceremony to conduct today, it was time to announce a new apprentice, and a new mentor. Regardless if he had many to announce, or just a single one as he did now, Grousestar was happy. Having a ceremony meant that his clan was still growing, still thriving besides the hardship that was now taking over.
So with his usual enthusiasm, the brown tabby would leap up onto the Skyboulder in a rather graceful fashion despite his growing age, his claws clicking lightly on the stone as he made his way to the top of the large rock. He would take a moment to survey his clan, as he often did before making any sort of announcement before clearing his throat, and yowling out to the cats below,
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyrock for a clan meeting!"
Allowing sufficient time for the cats of the camp to gather beneath the Skyboulder, he would then call out the kit that was to be apprenticed today. He always loved seeing the excitement of the young ones as they began their true journey into warriorhood.
"We have a young cat that has reached the age of 6 moons and is ready to take on their apprentice name and training so please, Icekit, could you please step forward?" With a smile, he would sweep his gaze over the crowd, looking for the young she-cat that has been named.

[Foggy22]

Foggy22

There was only one ceremony to conduct today, it was time to announce a new apprentice, and a new mentor. Regardless if he had many to announce, or just a single one as he did now, Grousestar was happy. Having a ceremony meant that his clan was still growing, still thriving besides the hardship that was now taking over.
So with his usual enthusiasm, the brown tabby would leap up onto the Skyboulder in a rather graceful fashion despite his growing age, his claws clicking lightly on the stone as he made his way to the top of the large rock. He would take a moment to survey his clan, as he often did before making any sort of announcement before clearing his throat, and yowling out to the cats below,
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyrock for a clan meeting!"
Allowing sufficient time for the cats of the camp to gather beneath the Skyboulder, he would then call out the kit that was to be apprenticed today. He always loved seeing the excitement of the young ones as they began their true journey into warriorhood.
"We have a young cat that has reached the age of 6 moons and is ready to take on their apprentice name and training so please, Icekit, could you please step forward?" With a smile, he would sweep his gaze over the crowd, looking for the young she-cat that has been named.

Icekit bounded out of the nursery, excited for her apprentice ceremony, but very nervous of having to stand in the middle with every cat looking at her. I wonder who my mentor will be! Hopefully someone nice... she thought. She shook her head, trying to become more serious. She stepped forward, facing Grousestar, her frosty-blue eyes sparking with excitement.

[The Cannibal]

Foggy22

{I apologize for the lateness in this, thought I had responded!}

When Icekit was finally in view, Grousestar would smile happily at the young kit before continuing their ceremony.
"Icekit, you have reached the age of six moons and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Icepaw. Your mentor will be Sunsetsong { Milky Way }. I hope Sunsetsong passes down all she knows onto you."
With the mentor named, he would then look to the she-cat he had picked to mentor the new apprentice, fixing her with the same smile he offered Icepaw. "Sunsetsong you are ready to take on an apprentice of your own. You will be the mentor of Icepaw and I hope that you pass down all of your knowledge onto her."
Allowing time for the clan to cheer the new apprentice's name, Grousestar would then yowl out in conclusion, "That will conclude this clan meeting!" And promptly leap off of the Skyboulder.

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Constellation Kyra-Wolfe-666

Once again Grousestar found himself climbing to the top of the Skyboulder in the middle of the clearing, looking down upon his clan with his warm emerald gaze, just taking a moment to take in the beauty of the sight. He loved his clan, he loved it dearly and would do anything to protect them and make sure all of them were well taken care of. It was his job. But he couldn't stand up here and just take in the scenery, he had to take care of another duty first.
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyrock for a clan meeting!"
Allowing time for everyone to gather below him, he would then go about calling on the two cats he would be conducting ceremonies for today.
"We have two young cats that will be receiving mentors today, Redkit may you please step forward, and the other is new to the clan and before I give her her mentor, I must first go about giving you your apprentice name properly. So Gliss, if you could also step forward."
Now it was time to wait for the two young cats to step forward before continuing, luckily enough, Grousestar had all the patience in the world.

[The_10th_Doctor]

@Foggy22 (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=4095)

{I apologize for the lateness in this, thought I had responded!}

When Icekit was finally in view, Grousestar would smile happily at the young kit before continuing their ceremony.
"Icekit, you have reached the age of six moons and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Icepaw. Your mentor will be Sunsetsong { @Milky Way (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=616) }. I hope Sunsetsong passes down all she knows onto you."
With the mentor named, he would then look to the she-cat he had picked to mentor the new apprentice, fixing her with the same smile he offered Icepaw. "Sunsetsong you are ready to take on an apprentice of your own. You will be the mentor of Icepaw and I hope that you pass down all of your knowledge onto her."
Allowing time for the clan to cheer the new apprentice's name, Grousestar would then yowl out in conclusion, "That will conclude this clan meeting!" And promptly leap off of the Skyboulder.

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@Constellation (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=2209) @Kyra-Wolfe-666 (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=5365)

Once again Grousestar found himself climbing to the top of the Skyboulder in the middle of the clearing, looking down upon his clan with his warm emerald gaze, just taking a moment to take in the beauty of the sight. He loved his clan, he loved it dearly and would do anything to protect them and make sure all of them were well taken care of. It was his job. But he couldn't stand up here and just take in the scenery, he had to take care of another duty first.
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyrock for a clan meeting!"
Allowing time for everyone to gather below him, he would then go about calling on the two cats he would be conducting ceremonies for today.
"We have two young cats that will be receiving mentors today, Redkit may you please step forward, and the other is new to the clan and before I give her her mentor, I must first go about giving you your apprentice name properly. So Gliss, if you could also step forward."
Now it was time to wait for the two young cats to step forward before continuing, luckily enough, Grousestar had all the patience in the world.



Gliss stepped forward, a glare etched on her face. She didn't ASK for an apprentice ceremony. She threw a glance back at her sisters, Iris and Frost. They looked at her enviously.
Iris looked at Petalstorm, their mother. "How come Gliss gets a mentor?"
"Because Gliss acts like an apprentice" Petalstorm meowed back. "She's a lot more mature than you." she gave Gliss a swift lick on the ears as she passed, causing her to hiss at her mother.

Gliss stopped in front of the Skyboulder and glared up at her leader, disdain and misery in the way she walked.
She waited for Grousestar to continue.

[The Cannibal]

Kyra-Wolfe-666 Constellation

Considering Gliss was the first he spotted of the two cats he called up, he deemed it fair to go ahead and continue with her ceremony first until he had caught sight of Redkit. So, turning to the young cat he could see, he would clear his throat slightly. This wasn't one he did often, but he knew the words regardless of how often he did this ceremony.
"Spirits of StarClan, you know every cat by name. I ask you now to take away the name from the cat you see before you, for it no longer stands for what she is. By my authority as Clan leader, and with the approval of our warrior ancestors, I give this cat a new name. From this moment on she will be known no longer as Gliss, but Cloudpaw. And Cloudpaw, you are at least the age of six moons and so you will be considered an apprentice until you receive your warrior name. Your mentor will be Featherdrift. I hope Featherdrift passes down all he knows onto you."
With the mentor named, he would then promptly focus his gaze on the named tom. "Featherdrift you are ready to take on an apprentice of your own. You will be the mentor of Cloudpaw and I hope that you pass down all of your knowledge onto her."
Flicking his ears, he would nod his head to the newly named apprentice and mentor before patiently waiting for the arrival of the kit that was to receive their apprentice name and mentor as well.

[The Cannibal]

Kyra-Wolfe-666

Licking his lips a bit before he hopped onto the Skyboulder, gathering his thoughts to prepare for the few ceremonies there were tonight. There were a few young cats that needed to be introduced into the clan, given their clan names and given mentors. He believed he had their names figured out as well as the mentors that they should be assigned to, this should go smoothly. It was good to have more cats in Skyclan, and rather than worrying about there being 'too many mouths to feed', he instead believed that with the new arrivals meant more bodies to look for food and provide for the clan. Skyclan would fare well in the coming season, he had a feeling, but he also hoped that Starclan would not let something horrid befall his beloved clan. They had been so mysteriously silent lately, though he would not be the cat to lose faith. If there was any cat in this clan that had a strong faith in their warrior ancestors, it was Grousestar. His faith was unwavering.

"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyrock for a clan meeting!" Called out the leader in a familiar yowl. Of course he would wait patiently for his clan to gather before promptly continuing on.

"There are two young cats today that will be receiving their clan names,
as well as mentors seeing that they're both the ages of an apprentice. So please, without further hesitation may Iris and Frost step forward?"

[The_10th_Doctor]

@Kyra-Wolfe-666 (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=5365)

Licking his lips a bit before he hopped onto the Skyboulder, gathering his thoughts to prepare for the few ceremonies there were tonight. There were a few young cats that needed to be introduced into the clan, given their clan names and given mentors. He believed he had their names figured out as well as the mentors that they should be assigned to, this should go smoothly. It was good to have more cats in Skyclan, and rather than worrying about there being 'too many mouths to feed', he instead believed that with the new arrivals meant more bodies to look for food and provide for the clan. Skyclan would fare well in the coming season, he had a feeling, but he also hoped that Starclan would not let something horrid befall his beloved clan. They had been so mysteriously silent lately, though he would not be the cat to lose faith. If there was any cat in this clan that had a strong faith in their warrior ancestors, it was Grousestar. His faith was unwavering.

"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyrock for a clan meeting!" Called out the leader in a familiar yowl. Of course he would wait patiently for his clan to gather before promptly continuing on.

"There are two young cats today that will be receiving their clan names,
as well as mentors seeing that they're both the ages of an apprentice. So please, without further hesitation may Iris and Frost step forward?"


Frost glanced up. She wasn't aware today would be her naming ceremony. She glanced at her mother, who purred loudly and gave her ear a lick. Eyes wide, she got to her paws and padded forward. She glanced back and saw Petalstorm helping Iris cross the clearing.

Iris struggled across the clearing, her mother helping her. She was able to walk on all her legs, but they were weak and soon gave out. After a few fox-lengths, she had to drag her body across the ground. She settled next to her sister and stared up at Grousestar.

[The Cannibal]

Kyra-Wolfe-666

Just like the many cats that were asked to step forward before, Grousestar smiled upon them with as much love and pride as any cat could muster, nodding to each of them for a moment before continuing on with their combined ceremonies.
"Spirits of StarClan, you know every cat by name. I ask you now to take away the names from the two cats you see before you, for theye no longer stand for what they are. By my authority as Clan leader, and with the approval of our warrior ancestors, I give these two young cats new names. From this moment on they will no longer be known as Iris and Frost, but Icepaw and Frostpaw. And both of you are at least the age of six moons and so you both will be considered apprentices until you receive your warrior names."
Pausing for a moment to catch his breath and clear his throat a bit, the leader would promptly continue with the two ceremonies.
"Icepaw, your mentor will be Whitebelly and Frostpaw, your mentor will be Flamingspirit." Now his gaze would turn to the two warriors he named as mentors for these two new apprentices. "Whitebelly and Flamingspirit,
you are both ready to take on apprentices of your own. Whitebelly you will be the mentor of Icepaw, and Flamingspirit you will be the mentor of Frostpaw. I hope that you pass down all of your knowledge onto them."

Breathing out now, he would turn his gaze to the whole of the clan and drawing the meeting to a close.
"That will conclude this clan meeting!" And with that, he would leap from the boulder and return to his den.

[The Cannibal]

Charmer

{Since this is simply announcing Shinefang as the medicine cat, the other ceremony requests will be conducted on the 28th as scheduled.}

Once again the Skyclan leader found himself ascending the Skyboulder for an announcement, but it was an announcement that didn't happen very often. It was an important one.
Reaching the top he would yowl the familiar words to gather his clanmates below.
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyboulder for a clan meeting!"

As was usual, he waited until all had gathered below to hear his words, and once they had gathered, he would begin.
"As you all have come to notice, we have been left without a medicine cat and with the coming leafbare, that is something that simply cannot stand. So while it may not be my decision, I simply cannot wait for our ancestors to speak up. I have decided Skyclan's medicine cat shall be Shinefang."
Of course, the idea wasn't entirely his, the warrior had actually come to him and suggested it. Perhaps that in itself was a sign from Starclan that he was the correct choice. He hoped so.
"He will surely be making his journey to the Starcave soon." Flicking his ear, he tried to think if there was more for him to say on the matter before apparently deciding that that was it. Nodding now, he would give time for the clan to congratulate the new medicine cat before calling the meeting to an end.

"That will conclude this clan meeting!" And with that, the brown tabby leaped from the boulder and returned to his den.

[Charmer]

Shinefang gave a quick bow, accepting the new duty. He had more or less been practicing as the medicine cat already, but he supposed it was official now. This would be a good change for him. He didn't exactly look forward to visiting the Starcave, but he would. He would do everything that was required of a medicine cat, all for his beloved Skyclan. For now, it could wait. There were cats to tend to.

[Starfall]

Shinefang gave a quick bow, accepting the new duty. He had more or less been practicing as the medicine cat already, but he supposed it was official now. This would be a good change for him. He didn't exactly look forward to visiting the Starcave, but he would. He would do everything that was required of a medicine cat, all for his beloved Skyclan. For now, it could wait. There were cats to tend to.
The tortoiseshell tom let out a squeal and bounced towards his former mentor, a big grin plastered on his maw. Words could not describe how happy the warrior was, his emerald green hues glistened with joy. He practically tackled the older feline down and began to nuzzle and lick him, licking his cheeks and forehead, nuzzling beneath his chin. Turtlebright was making incoherent squeaks and yips, unable to form words. After a few moments of nuzzling and licking the tom lifted himself up and gave Shinefang a bright smile "Congratulations!" he purred, his tail lashing behind him.

[Charmer]

The tortoiseshell tom let out a squeal and bounced towards his former mentor, a big grin plastered on his maw. Words could not describe how happy the warrior was, his emerald green hues glistened with joy. He practically tackled the older feline down and began to nuzzle and lick him, licking his cheeks and forehead, nuzzling beneath his chin. Turtlebright was making incoherent squeaks and yips, unable to form words. After a few moments of nuzzling and licking the tom lifted himself up and gave Shinefang a bright smile "Congratulations!" he purred, his tail lashing behind him.


Shinefang didn't expect his former apprentice to nearly bowl him over like that. Her has to fight to keep his balance as the excitable younger tom bombarded him with nuzzling and licking. The older tom raised his paw and lightly cuffed the younger cat's ear. "Yes yes, good for me. Now don't go licking me to death or Grousestar will have to climb back up on the Skyboulder twice in one day," the old tom grouched. He was glad though. Glad to serve his clan like this, and glad to have an old apprentice ready to tackle him with joy. "Better watch your tail now. If you end up getting yourself hurt by doing something mouse-brained, I'll know," he said teasingly.

[The Cannibal]

RedHead

The familiar brown tabby of Skyclan climbed his way back up onto the boulder now as he prepared himself for the sole ceremony he would be performing today. A kit was ready to be apprenticed and already he knew exactly who he would be assigning as mentor. So without any further hesitation, Grousestar yowled out for his clan to gather.
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyboulder for a clan meeting!"

As was usual for him, he would wait for a moment, to let his cats gather, before continuing on with naming who it was that would be receiving their apprentice name and mentor.
"Today we have a kit that has reached the age of 6 moons and is ready to receive their apprentice name and mentor. Blazekit, will you please step forward so that we can begin your ceremony?"

Ears perked up, the tom scanned the crowd, waiting for the kit to approach the boulder whether it be trudging or bouncing; though he hoped it was the later. He believed every kit should be excited for their apprenticeship instead of dreading it, and it really did warm his heart to see the youngsters so excited to serve their clan. Regardless of how the young cat approached though, he waited until they were within sight so that he could continue on.

[RedHead]

RedHead

The familiar brown tabby of Skyclan climbed his way back up onto the boulder now as he prepared himself for the sole ceremony he would be performing today. A kit was ready to be apprenticed and already he knew exactly who he would be assigning as mentor. So without any further hesitation, Grousestar yowled out for his clan to gather.
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyboulder for a clan meeting!"

As was usual for him, he would wait for a moment, to let his cats gather, before continuing on with naming who it was that would be receiving their apprentice name and mentor.
"Today we have a kit that has reached the age of 6 moons and is ready to receive their apprentice name and mentor. Blazekit, will you please step forward so that we can begin your ceremony?"

Ears perked up, the tom scanned the crowd, waiting for the kit to approach the boulder whether it be trudging or bouncing; though he hoped it was the later. He believed every kit should be excited for their apprenticeship instead of dreading it, and it really did warm his heart to see the youngsters so excited to serve their clan. Regardless of how the young cat approached though, he waited until they were within sight so that he could continue on.


As he heard the call of the leader, the ginger tomkits ears perked up from where he stood next to the nursery, his paw frozen in midair, completely forgetting about the leaf he had been playing around with. Turning sharply on his paws, Blazekit made his way towards the Skyrock, his fluffy auburn tail waving around in the air behind him. He squeezed through older cat's legs, ducked under bellies, and stepped over paws until he reached the front of the group. He was still small compared to the other cats in Skyclan, even though he was a pretty largley built tom.
As he focused his olive gaze on Grousestar, Blazekit's eyes widened a bit when he heard his name. But he had expected his ceremony coming any day now. The auburn tom had been counting down the moons and weeks ever since he had been old enough to know what becoming an apprentice meant.
So with his head held high, Blazekit proudly strode away from the throng of cats, stepping away from the cries of pelts into his own little spotlight. Something he had been waiting to do for moons, be singled out from the rest of the kits in the nursery. Even his sisters. Blazekit waited for Grousestar to continue, his mind whirring with thoossinilities of who could become his mentor. He hoped that they would be fun and entergetic, and stick up for him when he got into trouble. Blazekit wanted the perfect mentor. And he just hoped Grousestar knew that.

[The Cannibal]

As he heard the call of the leader, the ginger tomkits ears perked up from where he stood next to the nursery, his paw frozen in midair, completely forgetting about the leaf he had been playing around with. Turning sharply on his paws, Blazekit made his way towards the Skyrock, his fluffy auburn tail waving around in the air behind him. He squeezed through older cat's legs, ducked under bellies, and stepped over paws until he reached the front of the group. He was still small compared to the other cats in Skyclan, even though he was a pretty largley built tom.
As he focused his olive gaze on Grousestar, Blazekit's eyes widened a bit when he heard his name. But he had expected his ceremony coming any day now. The auburn tom had been counting down the moons and weeks ever since he had been old enough to know what becoming an apprentice meant.
So with his head held high, Blazekit proudly strode away from the throng of cats, stepping away from the cries of pelts into his own little spotlight. Something he had been waiting to do for moons, be singled out from the rest of the kits in the nursery. Even his sisters. Blazekit waited for Grousestar to continue, his mind whirring with thoossinilities of who could become his mentor. He hoped that they would be fun and entergetic, and stick up for him when he got into trouble. Blazekit wanted the perfect mentor. And he just hoped Grousestar knew that.


RedHead

Luckily enough it didn't seem to take too long before he could spot the auburn kit, soon to be apprentice, making his way through the thick crowd to reach a spot that would put all eyes on him. Smiling warmly as he saw the proud look on the young tom's face, he knew that he had picked the perfect mentor alright.
"Blazekit, you have reached the age of six moons and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Blazepaw. Your mentor will be Auroraflame { Empress Of Evil }. I hope Auroraflame passes down all she knows onto you."
Pausing to clear his throat, he would then turn his attention to his deputy, who was now also a mentor, that same warm smile placed on his muzzle as he met her gaze.
"Auroraflame you are ready to take on an apprentice of your own. You will be the mentor of Blazepaw and I hope that you pass down all of your knowledge onto him."

Giving time for the clan to cheer the names of the new apprentice and mentor into the sky for all of Starclan to hear, he would then draw the clan meeting to a close.
"That will conclude this clan meeting!"
Promptly afterwards he would make his way down from the boulder and return to his den.

[Empress Of Evil]

Taking a deep breath, the ebony she-cat pushed past the entrance of the warrior's den and headed towards the Skyboulder. With Grousestar currently ill, there was more responsibility on her paws and she had to make sure that even with a sick leader, SkyClan stayed strong. Clan life had to continue on with life as usual, and that meant that ceremonies still had to be done when it was time. Even though she was deputy, she would have to tend to those ceremonies. Her paws tingled with nervousness. Honestly, it wasn't that big of a deal. The worst she could do was stuff up the words, but Auroraflame had the tendency to overthink things. Oh well, public speaking is part of being a leader figure. I just have to grow up and deal with it, she told herself. Like she'd seen Grousestar do so many times, she leapt up onto the Skyboulder. As she stood there, staring out across the clearing, she couldn't help but notice that she'd never actually been up here before. And yet here she was, only a deputy. She wanted to laugh. But instead of laughing, she stepped forward and called out the words which were familiar to her ears.
"All cats old enough to catch their own prey, please gather beneath the Skyboulder for a clan meeting!"

It wasn't the words that Grousestar had been speaking recently, but she'd heard him speak them before and it sounded right to her ears. She sat down on the boulder as she waited for the cats to gather. Auroraflame realised how blank she looked, compared to Grousestar who usually held a smile on his face. So, she shoved her nervousness aside and put on a confident smile. Once her clanmates had gathered, she started to speak.
"As most of you should know, Grousestar has fallen ill." She paused, waiting for anyone who didn't know already to process the words. "But despite this, clan life must carry on and cats still need to be ranked up," she continued. She waited for another few seconds before she spoke the next set of words and searched for the two cats which were being put in the spotlight today.

"Stonefeather [Megan], Cherry [Cherryblaze], please step forward."

She turned her icy gaze to land on the two cats which stepped forward, one old and one young. She quickly gave each cat a small smile before focusing her attention on Stonefeather.
"Stonefeather, is it your wish to give up the name of a warrior and go to join the elders?"

"It is."

"SkyClan honours you and all the service you have given to us. I call upon StarClan to give you many moons of rest," she said, her icy blue gaze momentarily flicking up to the sky before she returned them to the tom cat. She gave her clanmates a bit of time to cheer for the elder and patiently waited for silence.

"Cherry, you have been with us for the past moon and today you will be joining our clan."
Her gaze was warm as she gave the young cat a smile.
"Cherry, you have reached the age of six moons and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Cherrypaw. Your mentor will be Turtlebright [starfall]. I hope Turtlebright will pass down all he knows on to you."
She looked around until her hues landed on the tom.
"Turtlebright, you are ready to take on an apprentice. You will be the mentor of Cherrypaw, and I hope that you will pass on all you know to Cherrypaw."

She gave her clanmates some time to cheer for the young cat before she ended the joyous moment.
"That concludes the meeting!"
Then she hopped down from the Skyboulder and headed back towards the warrior's den. A small smile danced on her lips when she realised that she hadn't messed up. "That wasn't so bad," she murmured to herself, before disappearing into the warrior's den.

[The Cannibal]

Flameleaf

Finally he could get back to his duties as leader, no longer was he stuck in the medicine cats den due to his illness. It felt good to be back, climbing to the top of the Skyboulder, looking down upon his clan for just a moment before he called them together. It was a reminder of why he loved being leader. Not because of the power, but because he could see the clan grow, see it thrive. With a warm smile on his countenance, Grousestar would yowl out his familiar call for the clan,
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyboulder for a clan meeting!"
As naturally as ever, he would wait a few given moments for the cats of the clan to gather there beneath him. There was a ceremony to be had today, a young cat has finally reached the stage in her life that she could receive her warrior name. Once he had seen the clan gather, he would continue on with the ceremony.
"A young cat has finished their apprentice training and is ready to become a warrior. So Goldenpaw, if you could please step forward, we will begin your warrior ceremony."
Now was the time he would wait for the young cat to step forward as their name was called, his emerald gaze searching for any movement towards the front of the crowd, his warm smile never faltering and his patience unending.

[Tundra]

Goldenpaw smiled and padded forward with her head held high. She had waited for this day to come. Finally, she was about to receive her warrior name. The young cat pricked her ears and gazed up at her leader. As she waited for the ceremony to resume, she went though a list of warrior names. Goldenswirl, nah. Goldencloud? Eh, maybe. Goldenfeather, hm. Goldenmist, Goldenflower, Goldenpetal, Golden- Her thoughts were interrupted by a sneeze.
Goldenpaw shuffled her paws in embarrassment as she continued the list of names. Goldensneeze, heh. Golden... Goldenwing, Goldenbranch, Goldentail, Goldenwhisker, Goldenfur... The apprentice continued listing off names. Yes, she was still listening...
Barely.

[Oof, writers block]

[The Cannibal]

Goldenpaw smiled and padded forward with her head held high. She had waited for this day to come. Finally, she was about to receive her warrior name. The young cat pricked her ears and gazed up at her leader. As she waited for the ceremony to resume, she went though a list of warrior names. Goldenswirl, nah. Goldencloud? Eh, maybe. Goldenfeather, hm. Goldenmist, Goldenflower, Goldenpetal, Golden- Her thoughts were interrupted by a sneeze.
Goldenpaw shuffled her paws in embarrassment as she continued the list of names. Goldensneeze, heh. Golden... Goldenwing, Goldenbranch, Goldentail, Goldenwhisker, Goldenfur... The apprentice continued listing off names. Yes, she was still listening...
Barely.

[Oof, writers block]
It didn't take very long for Grousestar to spot the young she-cat as she stepped forward, head held high. She had a distant look in her gaze, but he simply assumed it was because of her excitement. She was likely swimming in it at the moment, so much so that she was distancing herself from reality! Regardless, he would let lose a quiet chuckle. He already had the perfect name for her. Now was the time to start the ceremony.
"I, Grousestar, leader of Skyclan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. She has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend her to you as a warrior in her turn."
There was a pause as he turned his gaze from looking to the skies, to look at the young she-cat to ask the single question that would decide whether she would become a warrior or not.
"Goldenpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"
There was a moments pause as he awaited her answer before he would finish her ceremony by giving her her warrior name.
"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. Goldenpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Goldenheart.
Starclan honors you for your kindness and honesty, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan."
With a bright grin, he would allow for the whole clan to cheer for the young she-cat, shouting her new name to Starclan itself, before he would draw the clan meeting to a close.
"That will conclude this clan meeting!" And with that, he would take his leave, leaping from the boulder and making his way back to his own den.

[Tundra]

Goldenpaw was still listing names in her head. Goldenclaw... Goldensream... She nodded. “I do...” She said clearly. Goldensong... Goldenheart. Wait, Goldenheart? The gasped and looked around. Cats were chanting a name; Goldenheart. The newly made warrior smiled. She had been given her warrior name! Goldenheart... The name sounded perfect for her! The she-cat gazed at the leader. She dipped her head as he continued to speak. As soon as the meeting ended, she said a quiet “Thank you” before slipping away towards the warriors den.

[The Cannibal]

Boba Fett

With a small stretch beforehand Grousestar found himself leaping up onto the Skyboulder with a smile on his muzzle yet again. Doing ceremonies always made him happy, it helped to remind him of the joys of being a leader. It wasn't always about making tough decisions, of what territory to claim, of who to pick as your allies. Most of the time, it was times like this. When you could watch your clan grow, watch it thrive, and announce it for all of the territory to behold. You got to see the happiness that filled with nearly each and every cat that approached the boulder when their name was called. It was beautiful and he wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.
Clearing his throat, he would yowl the familiar words to call the clan together.
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyboulder for a clan meeting!"
Standing there proudly, the Skyclan leader waited until a good majority of the clan had gathered before continuing on to call out the name of the kit to be apprenticed today.
"A young cat has reached the age of 6 moons and is ready to begin their apprentice training and receive their mentor. So Thornkit, will you please step forward?" He purred out, looking for the young male kit who's name he had called.

[Seraphon]

Boba Fett

With a small stretch beforehand Grousestar found himself leaping up onto the Skyboulder with a smile on his muzzle yet again. Doing ceremonies always made him happy, it helped to remind him of the joys of being a leader. It wasn't always about making tough decisions, of what territory to claim, of who to pick as your allies. Most of the time, it was times like this. When you could watch your clan grow, watch it thrive, and announce it for all of the territory to behold. You got to see the happiness that filled with nearly each and every cat that approached the boulder when their name was called. It was beautiful and he wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.
Clearing his throat, he would yowl the familiar words to call the clan together.
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyboulder for a clan meeting!"
Standing there proudly, the Skyclan leader waited until a good majority of the clan had gathered before continuing on to call out the name of the kit to be apprenticed today.
"A young cat has reached the age of 6 moons and is ready to begin their apprentice training and receive their mentor. So Thornkit, will you please step forward?" He purred out, looking for the young male kit who's name he had called.
Thornkit held back a squeak of excitement. He was going to be an apprentice. He needed to look cool and composed, didn't he? He looked up at the SkyClan leader, trying not to get excited, or at least not show his excitement. He walked forwards through the crowd of cats slowly, straining to keep the bounce out of his steps. Thornkit felt his heart beating fast - or wait. Was that his blood pumping? He didn't know - the closer he got to Grousestar and SkyClan's Skyboulder. By the time he reached Grousestar there was no way, he was sure, that he could have possibly kept the excitement out of his eyes. And yet, he did just that, kept his excitement building up inside him. His chest swelled slightly because of how proud he was at not showing his excitement. It was amazing how excited, angry, and sad Thornkit could get at the smallest things. In fact, one time, he was about to pounce on a small moss ball - practicing his hunting, he called it - and another kit beat him to it and he practically blew up in her face. Thornkit smiled and nodded his head at Grousstar, still trying to appear calm.

[The Cannibal]

Thornkit held back a squeak of excitement. He was going to be an apprentice. He needed to look cool and composed, didn't he? He looked up at the SkyClan leader, trying not to get excited, or at least not show his excitement. He walked forwards through the crowd of cats slowly, straining to keep the bounce out of his steps. Thornkit felt his heart beating fast - or wait. Was that his blood pumping? He didn't know - the closer he got to Grousestar and SkyClan's Skyboulder. By the time he reached Grousestar there was no way, he was sure, that he could have possibly kept the excitement out of his eyes. And yet, he did just that, kept his excitement building up inside him. His chest swelled slightly because of how proud he was at not showing his excitement. It was amazing how excited, angry, and sad Thornkit could get at the smallest things. In fact, one time, he was about to pounce on a small moss ball - practicing his hunting, he called it - and another kit beat him to it and he practically blew up in her face. Thornkit smiled and nodded his head at Grousstar, still trying to appear calm.
As soon as the young cat came into sight, Grousestar quietly began to purr in pride for the young tom. It was always a nice moment to see them padding forward, going in front of the crowd to start their ceremony. As soon as Thornkit was at the front and appeared ready, he continued.
"Thornkit, you have reached the age of six moons and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Thornpaw. Your mentor will be Umbraice { Brilliance }. I hope Umbraice passes down all he knows onto you."
Turning then to the named warrior, he would fixate a smile onto his muzzle before addressing the tom.
"Umbraice you are ready to take on an apprentice of your own. You will be the mentor of Thornpaw and I hope that you pass down all of your knowledge onto him."

With the new mentor and apprentice now named, he would allow the clan time to shout the apprentice's new name to Starclan itself before drawing the clan meeting to a close.
"That will conclude this clan meeting!"
And with that, the brown tabby leaped from the boulder to return to his den for what was likely to be a small nap.

[The Cannibal]

Viruswolf Method To The Madness

Leaping up onto the Skyboulder, the leader managed to shake off any form of sleepiness that still clung to him. Already the excitement of getting to name to new apprentices was helping with that and soon enough his eyes were as bright as usual. It was time to call the clan meeting and so without any further hesitation, Grousestar yowled out the familiar words.
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyboulder for a clan meeting!"
Giving the clan enough time to gather, he would then proceed to inform them of what the clan meeting would be about, his head held high and his emerald gaze gracing over each and every head in the clearing.
"We have two kits that have reached the age of six moons and are ready to be apprenticed. So Eaglekit, and Kestrelkit, will you please step forward?" With a bright grin on his muzzle now, the leader would patiently await for the two kits to step forward so that he could continue with their ceremonies.

[Viruswolf]

Eaglekit steps forward waiting for kestrelkit...

[The Cannibal]

Viruswolf

Seeing only one kit step forward, the leader flicked his tail a bit and decided he would just continue with Eaglekit's ceremony until he caught sight of Kestrelkit. Fixing his gaze on the young tom he would smile and dip his head before beginning the ceremony.
"Eaglekit you have reached the age of six moons and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Eaglepaw. Your mentor will be Littlelion { Fuzzyfeline }. I hope Littlelion passes down all he knows onto you."
Grousestar would then turn to the male warrior who would be taking on the apprentice, the same smile fixed upon his muzzle.
"Littlelion you are ready to take on an apprentice of your own. You will be the mentor of Eaglepaw and I hope that you pass down all of your knowledge onto him."
After the new apprentice and mentor had been named, he would then patiently wait for the other kit to step forward. Method To The Madness

[The Cannibal]

Fuzzyfeline Leopardblaze The Fallen Queen Ombre Party Tazzy lunaheart Checkmate


There were a great many ceremonies that would need to be done today and Grousestar couldn't help but feel rather chipper due to it. He had a bit of a bounce in his step, a bit of the energy he had when he was deputy, as he made his way up to the Skyboulder before leaping onto it. It took mere seconds for him to reach the peak and once there, he wouldn't hesitate to yowl out the familiar words that would call the clan to meeting.
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyboulder for a clan meeting!"
Allowing time for cats to gather and get situated where they wished, he would promptly continue on to announce what the meeting was for.
"Not only do we have two new cats to welcome into the clan, but several kits ready to become apprentices, and apprentices ready to become warriors. So please welcome Leopard and Safaia." His eyes would search the crowd for the two named cats, believing it best to start with them so that they could recieve their clan names and be fully welcomed into Skyclan. Then he would go to the kits, and then the apprentices.

[Leopardblaze]

Fuzzyfeline Leopardblaze The Fallen Queen Ombre Party Tazzy lunaheart Checkmate


There were a great many ceremonies that would need to be done today and Grousestar couldn't help but feel rather chipper due to it. He had a bit of a bounce in his step, a bit of the energy he had when he was deputy, as he made his way up to the Skyboulder before leaping onto it. It took mere seconds for him to reach the peak and once there, he wouldn't hesitate to yowl out the familiar words that would call the clan to meeting.
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyboulder for a clan meeting!"
Allowing time for cats to gather and get situated where they wished, he would promptly continue on to announce what the meeting was for.
"Not only do we have two new cats to welcome into the clan, but several kits ready to become apprentices, and apprentices ready to become warriors. So please welcome Leopard and Safaia." His eyes would search the crowd for the two named cats, believing it best to start with them so that they could recieve their clan names and be fully welcomed into Skyclan. Then he would go to the kits, and then the apprentices.


Leopard wove through the crowd excited to finally be joining the clan that had taken such good care of her. She spotted Auroraflame and Coppersong among the other cats. She felt her heart pounding in her chest and her ears felt hot with a mix of nervousness and excitement. She gave herself a few self-conscious licks to smooth her fur as she padded up to the clan leader who stood on the huge boulder that stood before her. "This is it," she murmured to herself. She would finally be apart of the clan.

[The Cannibal]

Leopardblaze

Seeing that Leopard was the first to approach, he would turn his full attention to her so that he could give her her name, and mentor. Dipping his head lightly to her, he would softly clear his throat before continuing on with first the name change.
"Spirits of StarClan, you know every cat by name. I ask you now to take away the name from the cat you see before you, for it no longer stands for what she is. By my authority as Clan leader, and with the approval of our warrior ancestors, I give this cat a new name. From this moment on she will be known as Leopardpaw, for she is now a full apprentice of Skyclan. Leopardpaw, your mentor will be Dapplesplash { Ombre Party }. Dapplesplash, you are ready to take on an apprentice of your own so you will be the mentor of this new apprentice and I hope you will pass down all of your knowledge onto her."

Allowing time for the clan to cheer the new name of the apprentice, he would begin to search for Safaia so that he could give her her new name as well.

[Leopardblaze]

Leopardblaze

Seeing that Leopard was the first to approach, he would turn his full attention to her so that he could give her her name, and mentor. Dipping his head lightly to her, he would softly clear his throat before continuing on with first the name change.
"Spirits of StarClan, you know every cat by name. I ask you now to take away the name from the cat you see before you, for it no longer stands for what she is. By my authority as Clan leader, and with the approval of our warrior ancestors, I give this cat a new name. From this moment on she will be known as Leopardpaw, for she is now a full apprentice of Skyclan. Leopardpaw, your mentor will be Dapplesplash { Ombre Party }. Dapplesplash, you are ready to take on an apprentice of your own so you will be the mentor of this new apprentice and I hope you will pass down all of your knowledge onto her."

Allowing time for the clan to cheer the new name of the apprentice, he would begin to search for Safaia so that he could give her her new name as well.


Listening to her new name she beamed with happiness, she was no longer a loner but an apprentice with a duty to fulfill. She spotted her new mentor, Dapplesplash's, tortoiseshell fur. She would teach her everything she would need to learn to one day become a warrior. Her eyes shining she greeted her mentor and awaited the next cat to be welcomed into the clan.
Ombre Party

[The Cannibal]

Fuzzyfeline The Fallen Queen Checkmate

Seeing that Safaia had yet to step up, the clan leader moved on without hesitation, knowing that the kits were likely excited to be apprenticed and the apprentices ready to receive their warrior names. If the she-cat came forward, he would give her her name, but for now, he would move on.
"Firekit, Sunkit, and Cardinalkit, will you three please step forward?"
Now his gaze would look expectantly for the three young cats, a patient and happy smile on his face as he waited for them.

[Leucos]

Fuzzyfeline The Fallen Queen Checkmate

Seeing that Safaia had yet to step up, the clan leader moved on without hesitation, knowing that the kits were likely excited to be apprenticed and the apprentices ready to receive their warrior names. If the she-cat came forward, he would give her her name, but for now, he would move on.
"Firekit, Sunkit, and Cardinalkit, will you three please step forward?"
Now his gaze would look expectantly for the three young cats, a patient and happy smile on his face as he waited for them.
(I don't know if I am or not supposed to actually quote this but I will )
Cardinalkit head perked up high her brown eyes shining a wide smile on her face her tail was twitching with excitement she ran forward to the leader but stopped a few mouse lengths away . This was it! One of her many times to shine! Oh she couldn't wait to be a warrior ! This was the first step. The Orange and white tabby sat down holding her head high a prideful glow coming from her body she puffed out her chest and wrapped her tail around her paws trying to look as neat , strong , and well kept as possible . She looked over at the other two kits for a moment and looked at her leader her heart was pounding from the suspense and intensity of it . cardinalkit get a hold of yourself mouse brain ! Your gonna make yourself look like a fool in front of Your leader . she tried calming herself down but it worked only a tiny bit. She sighed and kept her current posture .

[Fuzzy]

Duskflight

Firekit could barely stay still as Grousestar jumped up into the sky stone. She was six moons now, old enough to be an apprentice! And today was that day! This little ginger molly tried not to fidget all over the place like a with did when a bid pecked at it but it was hard. Especially for her, she could barely stay focused on the ceremony with all her Clanmates around her. Who'd her mentor be? Was it a ton of molly? Or many they didn't identify as either. Would they be nice? Or rude? Maybe they had a family, but they could be all alone. That'd be sad. Maybe it was someone like her! Who had so much on their mind they couldn't set still. Was that a normal thing? All these things ran though this small flame colored kit's head and much more as she waited. So much so that she almost missed her name being called. Excitement ran down her spine in a cool tingling feeling as she bounced to her paws. With as much self control as she could gather Firekit walked up to Grousestar trying to keep her head high and bright excitement in her eyes. This was it, she'd be an apprentice, a 'paw. And suddenly she felt closer to becoming a warrior, closer then ever. With her bright blue green eyes she looked up at the SkyClan leader. She was ready.

[lunaheart]

Fuzzyfeline Leopardblaze The Fallen Queen Ombre Party Tazzy lunaheart Checkmate


There were a great many ceremonies that would need to be done today and Grousestar couldn't help but feel rather chipper due to it. He had a bit of a bounce in his step, a bit of the energy he had when he was deputy, as he made his way up to the Skyboulder before leaping onto it. It took mere seconds for him to reach the peak and once there, he wouldn't hesitate to yowl out the familiar words that would call the clan to meeting.
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyboulder for a clan meeting!"
Allowing time for cats to gather and get situated where they wished, he would promptly continue on to announce what the meeting was for.
"Not only do we have two new cats to welcome into the clan, but several kits ready to become apprentices, and apprentices ready to become warriors. So please welcome Leopard and Safaia." His eyes would search the crowd for the two named cats, believing it best to start with them so that they could recieve their clan names and be fully welcomed into Skyclan. Then he would go to the kits, and then the apprentices.
safaia hid her excitement and padded up to the skyboulder. she couldn't wait to get her name.

[The Cannibal]

Fuzzyfeline lunaheart Checkmate Tazzy

Seeing Cardinalkit and Firekit step forward he would smile brightly and begin their ceremonies.
"Cardinalkit, and Firekit, you have both reached the age of 6 moons and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, Cardinalkit you will be known as Cardinalpaw, and Firekit you will be known as Firepaw. Your mentors respectively will be Icecry { Ombre Party } and Featherdrift { Fern }."
Now his head would turn to the two warriors who would apprentice the young cats. "Icecry, you are ready to take on an apprentice of your own. You will be the mentor of Cardinalpaw and I hope that you pass down all of your knowledge onto her. And Featherdrift, you are also ready to take on an apprentice of your own. You will be the mentor of Firepaw and I hope that you pass down all of your knowledge onto her."

And it seemed just in time, Safaia stepped forward. Seeing her, he would offer her a smile and nod before beginning her story. "Glad to see you Safaia. Are you ready to receive your Skyclan name?" Allowing time for her to answer, he would then proceed with her name change ceremony.
"Spirits of StarClan, you know every cat by name. I ask you now to take away the name from the cat you see before you, for it no longer stands for what she is. By my authority as Clan leader, and with the approval of our warrior ancestors, I give this cat a new name. From this moment on she will be known as Bluedawn, for she is now a full warrior of Skyclan."

With those out of the way, it was now time to surge forward with the warrior ceremonies. Grousestar would pause slightly to take a breath before continuing on.

"Now there are two apprentices who have shown they are ready to receive their warrior names. So please, Sandypaw, and Nightpaw, will you please step forward to receive your warrior names?"

[lunaheart]

Fuzzyfeline lunaheart Checkmate Tazzy

Seeing Cardinalkit and Firekit step forward he would smile brightly and begin their ceremonies.
"Cardinalkit, and Firekit, you have both reached the age of 6 moons and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, Cardinalkit you will be known as Cardinalpaw, and Firekit you will be known as Firepaw. Your mentors respectively will be Icecry { Ombre Party } and Featherdrift { Fern }."
Now his head would turn to the two warriors who would apprentice the young cats. "Icecry, you are ready to take on an apprentice of your own. You will be the mentor of Cardinalpaw and I hope that you pass down all of your knowledge onto her. And Featherdrift, you are also ready to take on an apprentice of your own. You will be the mentor of Firepaw and I hope that you pass down all of your knowledge onto her."

And it seemed just in time, Safaia stepped forward. Seeing her, he would offer her a smile and nod before beginning her story. "Glad to see you Safaia. Are you ready to receive your Skyclan name?" Allowing time for her to answer, he would then proceed with her name change ceremony.
"Spirits of StarClan, you know every cat by name. I ask you now to take away the name from the cat you see before you, for it no longer stands for what she is. By my authority as Clan leader, and with the approval of our warrior ancestors, I give this cat a new name. From this moment on she will be known as Bluedawn, for she is now a full warrior of Skyclan."

With those out of the way, it was now time to surge forward with the warrior ceremonies. Grousestar would pause slightly to take a breath before continuing on.

"Now there are two apprentices who have shown they are ready to receive their warrior names. So please, Sandypaw, and Nightpaw, will you please step forward to receive your warrior names?"
bluedawn looked as happy as could be as she walked away from the skyboulder. as she passed a long haired white cat, though she recieved a hiss.
( moving to the clearing.)

[Tazzy]

Nightpaw, who had been sitting off to the side, flew to her paws. Should she do a quick groom or just go? With that thought she just went, her pelt was to long an thick for that. Keeping herself calm with visible effort, Night stepped forward, her tail tip twitching, her claws dug into the ground a bit. Night had been waiting for this moment for so long..now that it’s happening, she can barely believe it.

Duskflight

[The Cannibal]

Tazzy

Seeing that Nightpaw was the first to step up, the Skyclan leader would focus his attention on her and give her her ceremony.
"I, Grousestar, leader of Skyclan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. She has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend her to you as a warrior in her turn. Nightpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"
There was a pause to allow the apprentice time to say her 'I do', before he continued.
"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. Nightpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Nightshade. StarClan honors your loyalty and fierceness, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan."
Now it was time to see if Sandypaw would step forward as well.
Ombre Party

[Pluto]

@Tazzy (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=5226)

Seeing that Nightpaw was the first to step up, the Skyclan leader would focus his attention on her and give her her ceremony.
"I, Grousestar, leader of Skyclan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. She has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend her to you as a warrior in her turn. Nightpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"
There was a pause to allow the apprentice time to say her 'I do', before he continued.
"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. Nightpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Nightshade. StarClan honors your loyalty and fierceness, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan."
Now it was time to see if Sandypaw would step forward as well.
@Ombre Party (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=7035)

Sandypaw flew up from his spot where he was sitting, holding back purrs rumbling through him. He fast-walked forward to take his ceremony, lashing his tail with excitement. He wondered what name he would revive. Duskflight

[The Cannibal]

Ombre Party

Finally his eyes caught sight of Sandypaw, the leaders shoulders relaxing a bit and his smile remaining on his muzzle before he gave a nod to the apprentice, beginning the final ceremony.
"I, Grousestar, leader of Skyclan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. He has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend him to you as a warrior in his turn. Sandypaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"
Again, he would allow time for the young cat to respond with the appropriate 'I do' before going on to finish the ceremony.
"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. Sandypaw, from this moment on you will be known as Sandystrike. StarClan honors your determination and fighting prowess, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan."
Taking a breather as he allows for the clan to cheer the new warriors' names, Grousestar would then bring the meeting to a close.
"That will conclude this clan meeting!"

[ShiningFern]

Fuzzyfeline

Seeing Cardinalkit and Firekit step forward he would smile brightly and begin their ceremonies.
"Cardinalkit, and Firekit, you have both reached the age of 6 moons and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, Cardinalkit you will be known as Cardinalpaw, and Firekit you will be known as Firepaw. Your mentors respectively will be Icecry { Ombre Party } and Featherdrift { Fern }."
Now his head would turn to the two warriors who would apprentice the young cats. "Icecry, you are ready to take on an apprentice of your own. You will be the mentor of Cardinalpaw and I hope that you pass down all of your knowledge onto her. And Featherdrift, you are also ready to take on an apprentice of your own. You will be the mentor of Firepaw and I hope that you pass down all of your knowledge onto her."

...

@Fuzzyfeline (I was planning on posting this a few days ago, but had no time)

Featherdrift's ears perked at the sound of his name in the ceremony. He had yet another apprentice to pass on his knowledge to. What was the name Grousestar said? Flame...Fluff...Firepaw? He shook his head a bit and got to his paws. The bicolor cat padded over to the young cat swiftly, flicking his tail in greeting. "Hello little one. I am Featherdrift. Firepaw is it?" His voice was slighty gruff as he spoke. He blinked his yellow and blue eye at the younger cat. To him Firepaw appeared to be very excited and hyper, and maybe a bit nervous, however all newly appointed apprentices were like that.

[The Cannibal]

Checkmate

It was easily becoming a more stressful time for Grousestar, he felt the tides of war wishing to pull every clan in its inevitable current. Sometimes it was hard for him to keep up that facade of happiness and optimism for the sake of keeping his clans morale high and happy. At times, some cats could even spot him out in the territory, looking like a much different cat, deep in contemplation and completely unaware of his own surroundings. He tried to hide this, but sometimes, these things couldn't be hidden. Regardless, there was always something that would cheer him up, even with the impending danger he could feel. And that was being able to personally see his clan grow by conducting ceremonies.
There was one today, an apprentice to made to a warrior. Climbing to the top of the Skyboulder, he would clear his throat before yowling out for all of the clan to hear.
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyboulder for a clan meeting!"

Silently he would wait for the cats of Skyclan to gather beneath him, a light and pleasant smile on his muzzle and a sparkle in his eyes. Once there seemed to be a sufficient amount of cats gathered, he would continue.
"Cardinalpaw, will you please step forward? I believe it is time for you to be granted your warrior name."

[Leucos]

Checkmate

It was easily becoming a more stressful time for Grousestar, he felt the tides of war wishing to pull every clan in its inevitable current. Sometimes it was hard for him to keep up that facade of happiness and optimism for the sake of keeping his clans morale high and happy. At times, some cats could even spot him out in the territory, looking like a much different cat, deep in contemplation and completely unaware of his own surroundings. He tried to hide this, but sometimes, these things couldn't be hidden. Regardless, there was always something that would cheer him up, even with the impending danger he could feel. And that was being able to personally see his clan grow by conducting ceremonies.
There was one today, an apprentice to made to a warrior. Climbing to the top of the Skyboulder, he would clear his throat before yowling out for all of the clan to hear.
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyboulder for a clan meeting!"

Silently he would wait for the cats of Skyclan to gather beneath him, a light and pleasant smile on his muzzle and a sparkle in his eyes. Once there seemed to be a sufficient amount of cats gathered, he would continue.
"Cardinalpaw, will you please step forward? I believe it is time for you to be granted your warrior name."
The Orange and white tabby smiled wide her brown eyes shined with pride and excitement . She thought it would be for ever until she was an apprentice . It felt like an eternity to be a warrior . Now that she's finally made it to this moment she was elated . But she can't act like a kit anymore . she bottled the excitement down once she stood up , she still couldn't shake away how tingly her paws are , just wanting to prance around like a mouse brained happy kit. No. She won't embarrass herself in front of her leader in front of everyone . She held her head high but not higher then grousestars her fur was shiny and well kept for this moment . She did naturally clean her fur but this time she took extra care . Cardinalpaw padded forward with her tail in the air swaying gently . I wonder what my warrior name is gonna be! Oh this is so exciting ! I hope my mentor is proud of me! some pride glowed from cardinalpaw once she made it up to the skyboulder her brown eyes looking up at her leader .

[The Cannibal]

The Orange and white tabby smiled wide her brown eyes shined with pride and excitement . She thought it would be for ever until she was an apprentice . It felt like an eternity to be a warrior . Now that she's finally made it to this moment she was elated . But she can't act like a kit anymore . she bottled the excitement down once she stood up , she still couldn't shake away how tingly her paws are , just wanting to prance around like a mouse brained happy kit. No. She won't embarrass herself in front of her leader in front of everyone . She held her head high but not higher then grousestars her fur was shiny and well kept for this moment . She did naturally clean her fur but this time she took extra care . Cardinalpaw padded forward with her tail in the air swaying gently . I wonder what my warrior name is gonna be! Oh this is so exciting ! I hope my mentor is proud of me! some pride glowed from cardinalpaw once she made it up to the skyboulder her brown eyes looking up at her leader .
It didn't take long for the brown tabby to spot the she-cat as she stood from her original sitting position. Without any further hesitation or distractions, he would happily continue her ceremony, angling his head towards the canopy and the sky beyond it.
"I, Grousestar, leader of Skyclan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. She has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend her to you as a warrior in her turn. Cardinalpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"
Naturally he would pause long enough to give the young molly enough time to respond with the appropriate 'I do', before continuing on to grant her her warrior name.
"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. Cardinalpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Cardinalcry. StarClan honors your respect and bravery, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan."
Giving the clan long enough time to cheer the new warriors name to Starclan itself, he would then bring the clan meeting to a close.
"That will conclude this clan meeting!" And with that, Grousestar leaped from the boulder and disappeared into the crowd, perhaps heading for the territory to go back to his own pondering.

[The Cannibal]

NightWarrior4Life

With a small shake of his head, the brown tabby would make his way up the Skyboulder with his usual grace and smile, even if his thoughts were as wild and unorganized as they were the last time he held ceremonies. He could clear it long enough to give this kit their apprentice name and mentor.
Clearing his throat, he would call the familiar words to the clan.

"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyboulder for a clan meeting!"

Waiting with unbound patience, the tabby would look down upon the crowd before it seemed that all of Skyclan were down there waiting for him to continue.
"We have a kit who has reached the age of 6 moons and is ready to begin their apprentice training. So Gorsekit, will you please step forward?" With brightness in his emerald eyes, he would search the crowd for the young she-cat so that he could begin with her ceremony.

[NightWarrior4Life]

NightWarrior4Life

With a small shake of his head, the brown tabby would make his way up the Skyboulder with his usual grace and smile, even if his thoughts were as wild and unorganized as they were the last time he held ceremonies. He could clear it long enough to give this kit their apprentice name and mentor.
Clearing his throat, he would call the familiar words to the clan.

"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyboulder for a clan meeting!"

Waiting with unbound patience, the tabby would look down upon the crowd before it seemed that all of Skyclan were down there waiting for him to continue.
"We have a kit who has reached the age of 6 moons and is ready to begin their apprentice training. So Gorsekit, will you please step?" With brightness in his emerald eyes, he would search the crowd for the young she-cat so that he could begin with her ceremony.
The brown tabby stepped forward, speechless with excitement. She had been waiting for this day for seasons. since Neverfalter left...I never thought I'd become an apprentice...or a warrior. I'm just glad that CloverWhisker stepped in. She was kneading the ground anxiously with her paws, her stump tail twitching.

[The Cannibal]

The brown tabby stepped forward, speechless with excitement. She had been waiting for this day for seasons. since Neverfalter left...I never thought I'd become an apprentice...or a warrior. I'm just glad that CloverWhisker stepped in. She was kneading the ground anxiously with her paws, her stump tail twitching.
~Northern_Lights~
"I will be assigning you a new mentor today." He said, once he had spotted the young cat stepping forward. Grousestar would admit that he felt bad that she had gone for so long without a replacement mentor. It was finally time to fix that problem, he only hoped that his choice for her would stick.
"Gorsepaw, your new mentor will be Cloverwhisker. Cloverwhisker, you are ready to take on an apprentice of your own. You will be the mentor of Gorsepaw and I hope that you pass down all of your knowledge onto her." With a smile, he would allow for the clan to congratulate and cheer the new mentor for the apprentice before drawing the meeting to a close.
"That will conclude this clan meeting!" And with that, would leap from the boulder to return to his den.

[NightWarrior4Life]

~Northern_Lights~
GorsePaw gave CloverWhisker a grateful lick on the cheek. A purr erupting from her throat. "Thank you so much CloverWhisker." The tabby smiled. GorsePaw waited a few moments before speaking again. "So when do you want to start training? I know a couple of fighting moves already." She bounced back to her usual exciteable self.

[North]

NightWarrior4Life
Cloverwhisker's ocean gaze focused primarily on the excited form of Gorsepaw, now her apprentice and how honouring it felt to finally be a mentor. Despite the nervousness she felt, Cloverwhisker was almost as excited as Gorsepaw was, though her calm and relaxed expression failed to show it. She smiled softly at brown tabby she-cat, ocean gaze amiable and gentle as she spoke, "It's quite alright, Gorsepaw, I'm happy to be your mentor," She assured her, ears standing high upon her head as they half listened to the ambient sounds of the busy clearing. She was a little taken aback at the mention of training, and so soon. But she was pleased to know Gorsepaw was eager to learn, as she assumed it would make training her a lot easier. "Well, I am free as of right now if you would like to practice some training? Do you have a preference as to what we do?" She was a little lost for ideas, given how soon the two of them were beginning their training lessons. The cream she-cat looked at Gorsepaw with peaked interest, an odd sense of calm emitting from the usually nervous she-cat.

[NightWarrior4Life]

NightWarrior4Life
Cloverwhisker's ocean gaze focused primarily on the excited form of Gorsepaw, now her apprentice and how honouring it felt to finally be a mentor. Despite the nervousness she felt, Cloverwhisker was almost as excited as Gorsepaw was, though her calm and relaxed expression failed to show it. She smiled softly at brown tabby she-cat, ocean gaze amiable and gentle as she spoke, "It's quite alright, Gorsepaw, I'm happy to be your mentor," She assured her, ears standing high upon her head as they half listened to the ambient sounds of the busy clearing. She was a little taken aback at the mention of training, and so soon. But she was pleased to know Gorsepaw was eager to learn, as she assumed it would make training her a lot easier. "Well, I am free as of right now if you would like to practice some training? Do you have a preference as to what we do?" She was a little lost for ideas, given how soon the two of them were beginning their training lessons. The cream she-cat looked at Gorsepaw with peaked interest, an odd sense of calm emitting from the usually nervous she-cat.
"I really want to show you my fighting moves, then you can tell me if they're right or not. Until now, I've been picking things up from the other apprentices and training myself. I've been helping ShineFang out a lot as well. See my tail?" GorsePaw shook her bum in her mentor's face "I had an accident and I lost my tail. ShineFang really helped me during that time and I see him as a close friend. He'll be so happy when I tell him the news! My balance can be a little iffy at times but apart from that, I'm still same old me." GorsePaw finally finished and took a breath. "Come on! Let's go to the training area! I can't wait!" and with that, she darted away without waiting for a response from CloverWhisker.

[The Cannibal]

~Northern_Lights~

There was a dark, haunted look in the brown tabby's eyes as he made his way to the Skyboulder, his gut heavy with the truth that had unfolded upon him. It was time to announce to the clan about Auroraflame's demotion, and the appointment of a new deputy in her place. The fact that she would just.. Throw out his trust like that. So many moons of trust, of friendship... He thought they could talk about anything and yet.
Gritting his teeth together as he reached the peak of the boulder, he took a moment before yowling out loudly enough for all to hear his voice.
"Cats of Skyclan, meet beneath the Skyboulder for a clan meeting!" His voice was somewhat harsher than normal, edged with slight anger. Why did Auroraflame have to do this to him? Why did she have to cut him so deeply? Didn't she know what he was going through? Didn't she know the stress, the uncertainty of his own thoughts that plagued him? And she thought she could make it better by going behind his back, and that he would be happy that she did it? She had the audacity to be angry at him for it?
Grousestar's chest heaved. He needed to get his thoughts together, bury them for now. The clan was gathering. He needed to be levelheaded, at least in front of them.
"I have some unfortunate news to share with you all today. Auroraflame will no longer be the deputy of Skyclan. She has proved to be untrustworthy by going behind my back to speak to other clans and trying to hide it. I have ordered her to remain in camp, and should any individual see her trying to leave, you will report to me immediately. Until she proves that I can trust her again, she will be treated as a traitor and incapable of being in the territory."
Flicking his tail back and forth, the tom would have to admit that it felt good to get it off his chest, to yowl it out for all of the clan to hear. Regardless, the next form of business was announcing the new deputy.
"So without further hesitation I will name Skyclan's new deputy. I say these words before StarClan, so that the spirits of our warrior ancestors may hear and approve of my choice. The new deputy of Skyclan is Doveflight!"
Grousestar's emerald eyes idly searched the crowd for the white-furred tom he had chosen. Doveflight was a loyal, trustworthy cat with a strong head. He could offer good insight into his opinions without being swayed. Hopefully he would prove more trustworthy than Auroraflame.

[North]

| Duskflight Empress Of Evil |
Doveflight's cloudy form ambled toward the Skyboulder at the call of his leader, olive eyes ever attentive and inquisitive. Concern outweighed his curiosity as the pale tom pondered why Grousestar had decided to hold a clan meeting; there were no kits to be apprentices, or apprentices to become warriors, were there? Doveflight took pride in knowing the goings on of his clan, and guilt began to rise up within him at the thought of not knowing such important matters. The large tom took a seat, his pale fur standing out against the otherwise colourful sea of pelts as he centred all of his attention on Grousestar. As the leader began speaking, Doveflight couldn't help but gasp quietly at the news of Auroraflame's demotion and the reasoning behind it. She had gone behind Grousestars back? Doveflight couldn't bring himself to even imagine it, having thought so highly of the charcoal feline all throughout her time as Skyclan's deputy; it was impossible to think that time had come to such an abrupt end. The cloudy tom had been truly convinced Auroraflame would go on to one day be Aurorastar, how had his assumptions been so incorrect? Although Grousestar's words felt somewhat harsh to Doveflight, he reminded himself his leader had every right to be angry with his ex-deputy. She had mistreated his trust of her, and what a dishonourable thing to do that was. Still, it was hard to imagine anyone taking Auroraflame's place as deputy when she had maintained it to such a high standard prior to her neglectful demise. His olive eyes searched the crowd of cats, silently wondering which one, if any, Grousestar would declare as Skyclan's new deputy.

As if on cue, his leader spoke up again and began to shed light on Doveflight's irresistible curiosity; who would be Skyclan's new deputy? Skyclan would need a strong deputy, one who could help carry them through these rather hard times in regards to the issues with Riverclan (And Thunderclan, too). All murmuring dissipated into silence as everyone's attention rested on Grousestar, the tension within the clearing so intense it made the air itself feel thick and heavy. Suddenly, as Grousestar finished his announcement, all eyes within the clearing shifted toward Doveflight. The new deputy of Skyclan was to be...him? No, that cannot be right. He was more than willing to serve his clan, but was he really the right choice for a deputy? Part of him wanted to question Grousestar's choice, but the majority of his thoughts instructed him to trust his leader. He hesitated, before rising to his paws slowly. He tried to appear as confident as he could, chest puffed out and his head held high, as he made his way toward the very front of the crowd. The Turkish Angora eyed up his leader, olive eyes ablaze with a sea of emotions he'd never felt before. "I will serve Skyclan to the very best of my abilities, Grousestar." He couldn't think of much more to say as his mind ran on overdrive, thoughts shifting from one place to another at a rate that would have alarmed him had he given it a second thought. This was his chance to prove his absolute loyalty to Skyclan, he would be foolish to turn it down. A small part of him felt disappointed at the fact that he had to be the one to replace Auroraflame - in those few past times when he imagined himself as deputy, he imagined himself as her deputy, not her replacement. But Skyclan needed a confident and strong-willed deputy, not one who was too disappointed to serve his clan. His sole focus needed to be proving his utmost loyalty to Skyclan, and it started with siding with Grousestar's decision on Auroraflame. He reminded himself not to question whether his leader was too harsh regarding his decision, but to trust Grousestar to do only the best for his clan. Doveflight would ensure he tried his absolute best, for Skyclan he would ensure to make a good deputy.

[Empress Of Evil]

| Duskflight Empress Of Evil |
Doveflight's cloudy form ambled toward the Skyboulder at the call of his leader, olive eyes ever attentive and inquisitive. Concern outweighed his curiosity as the pale tom pondered why Grousestar had decided to hold a clan meeting; there were no kits to be apprentices, or apprentices to become warriors, were there? Doveflight took pride in knowing the goings on of his clan, and guilt began to rise up within him at the thought of not knowing such important matters. The large tom took a seat, his pale fur standing out against the otherwise colourful sea of pelts as he centred all of his attention on Grousestar. As the leader began speaking, Doveflight couldn't help but gasp quietly at the news of Auroraflame's demotion and the reasoning behind it. She had gone behind Grousestars back? Doveflight couldn't bring himself to even imagine it, having thought so highly of the charcoal feline all throughout her time as Skyclan's deputy; it was impossible to think that time had come to such an abrupt end. The cloudy tom had been truly convinced Auroraflame would go on to one day be Aurorastar, how had his assumptions been so incorrect? Although Grousestar's words felt somewhat harsh to Doveflight, he reminded himself his leader had every right to be angry with his ex-deputy. She had mistreated his trust of her, and what a dishonourable thing to do that was. Still, it was hard to imagine anyone taking Auroraflame's place as deputy when she had maintained it to such a high standard prior to her neglectful demise. His olive eyes searched the crowd of cats, silently wondering which one, if any, Grousestar would declare as Skyclan's new deputy.

As if on cue, his leader spoke up again and began to shed light on Doveflight's irresistible curiosity; who would be Skyclan's new deputy? Skyclan would need a strong deputy, one who could help carry them through these rather hard times in regards to the issues with Riverclan (And Thunderclan, too). All murmuring dissipated into silence as everyone's attention rested on Grousestar, the tension within the clearing so intense it made the air itself feel thick and heavy. Suddenly, as Grousestar finished his announcement, all eyes within the clearing shifted toward Doveflight. The new deputy of Skyclan was to be...him? No, that cannot be right. He was more than willing to serve his clan, but was he really the right choice for a deputy? Part of him wanted to question Grousestar's choice, but the majority of his thoughts instructed him to trust his leader. He hesitated, before rising to his paws slowly. He tried to appear as confident as he could, chest puffed out and his head held high, as he made his way toward the very front of the crowd. The Turkish Angora eyed up his leader, olive eyes ablaze with a sea of emotions he'd never felt before. "I will serve Skyclan to the very best of my abilities, Grousestar." He couldn't think of much more to say as his mind ran on overdrive, thoughts shifting from one place to another at a rate that would have alarmed him had he given it a second thought. This was his chance to prove his absolute loyalty to Skyclan, he would be foolish to turn it down. A small part of him felt disappointed at the fact that he had to be the one to replace Auroraflame - in those few past times when he imagined himself as deputy, he imagined himself as her deputy, not her replacement. But Skyclan needed a confident and strong-willed deputy, not one who was too disappointed to serve his clan. His sole focus needed to be proving his utmost loyalty to Skyclan, and it started with siding with Grousestar's decision on Auroraflame. He reminded himself not to question whether his leader was too harsh regarding his decision, but to trust Grousestar to do only the best for his clan. Doveflight would ensure he tried his absolute best, for Skyclan he would ensure to make a good deputy.

Auroraflame had been extremely nervous about entering the camp. She knew that Grousestar would have to announce the news to SkyClan and she was scared, scared of what they would think of her. They would shun her. They wouldn't understand what she had did and why. She probably wouldn't be given a chance to explain either.
The warrior had hid her face as she had padded in beside Grousestar, now more of a prisoner than a clanmate. The angry flame that had flared at Grousestar had died down to a small flickering flame, and the shame and guilt had taken over her. She had failed SkyClan, both as their loyal deputy and as a key to peace.

She sat quietly and by herself, away from the rest of her clanmates, overwhelmed with shame and embarrassment. She was ashamed that she had failed to stay loyal to Grousestar, even though she had pledged her loyalty to the leader upon becoming warrior and deputy. She was embarrassed by all the attention that would soon be on her. But apart from those reasons and being viewed as a traitor to the clan, Auroraflame couldn't help but remind herself of the good things that she had done. The aim had been to save SkyClan, but no one would understand. Slowly, Auroraflame could feel the anger rising again.

Auroraflame kept her eyes down throughout the announcement, biting her lip to stop herself from protesting or from breaking down in tears of frustration again. She made no complaint as Grousestar announced that she was to stay in camp. She could agree that she deserved that, to some degree. But her posture sank a little as she realized that that meant she wouldn't be allowed to hunt and patrol for the clan. Auroraflame found herself quickly forgetting about this as a moment later, she realized that all eyes would be on her. She could basically feel the scorn and accusing glares on her figure and allow with the guilt and shame, anger settled into her eyes. Even her own clanmates wouldn't understand! They didn't understand what she had had to sacrifice for their sake. She shut her eyes tight, she didn't want to glare at her clanmates. They didn't understand and she would simply have to put up with that until she could prove that she had done the right thing.

Auroraflame wanted to dislike Doveflight for replacing her, but how could she? The inky she-cat knew that the tom was a respectable warrior and he was kind-hearted. She couldn't hate him, even if that was what she wanted. And anyway, SkyClan needed a new deputy, one who they believed they could trust. Surely Doveflight would do a good job of that. She could only watch Doveflight become as experienced a deputy as she had been, and later move on to be leader, while she crumbled to worthless dust, a life of which she hadn't expected to live.
Auroraflame finally looked up and ignored all the stares to focus on Doveflight. In her hues she held a bag of emotions. She was so confused. She felt angry, yet ashamed at the same time. And this was always changing. She didn't know how to act towards the tom, and in the end she decided to walk over to him. She kept her intense gaze only on him, trying to think of what she could say to him. She wanted to say something deep like, "Don't make the same mistake that I did," or "Focus on staying loyal to SkyClan and nothing more." But she realized that she didn't really mean either of those things and felt no need to say. "If you want advice on how to organize patrols and other deputy business, find me." That was all she could say.

[North]

| Empress Of Evil |
[This is so short, my apologies! <3]
Doveflight had been so absorbed in his thoughts he hadn't noticed Auroraflame approaching him. His mind felt heavy with all the sudden emotions it was trying to correct or justify, thoughts shifting every passing second. He was still in shock, really; never before had he imagined himself in such a position of both pride and disappointment. His emotions made him feel like a walking contradiction, every single emotion he felt accompanied by the complete opposite one. But he quickly drew his attention away from his thoughts, olive eyes finally becoming aware of the charcoal feline's presence as Doveflight quickly corrected his posture. He blamed his desire to look mature and or respectful in front of Auroraflame on a force of habit, having done so as a sign of respect toward her in her time as Skyclan's deputy. The pale tom inspected Auroraflame's features, taking note of how cold and frustrated she looked, a wave of guilt rising up within Doveflight as he began to question how honourable his lack of objection had been. No! He was on Grousestar's side, he had to act like it. She was a traitor, he needed to treat her like one. Her words came as a shock to him, Doveflight having prepared for her to dislike him. She wants me to be a good deputy as much as anycat...how can I treat her like a traitor after everything she has done for Skyclan? The cloudy tom was suffering a moral dilemma, which was more important: Loyalty or compassion? Sighing, Doveflight sided with his more amiable side, arguing that Auroraflame didn't need any more grief and certainly not from the tom who was going on to replace her. "Thank you, Auroraflame, I appreciate the offer." He spoke, his tone an odd balance between awkward and warm. The Angora shifted his weight about, pondering what else to say. He was almost certain that the charcoal she-cat needed uplifting, but comforting other's was not Doveflight's strong point. Still, it would be cowardly not to give empathy a try. "You were a good deputy, and Skyclan is greatly appreciative for all you did for the clan - even though they're not acting like they are." It was obvious that Doveflight was struggling to articulate and form the right sentence, his olive eyes clouded over with concentration as he struggled to say something uplifting. He wanted his words to make Auroraflame feel better, even if only by a tiny degree. Anything was better than nothing.

[The Cannibal]

Fuzzyfeline ~Northern_Lights~ Delta

Grousestar's mind was still clouded with a volatile mix of emotions. He felt so desperately alone and confused, he wasn't sure who to turn to, even though he had just announced the new deputy. It still hurt to think that he couldn't go to Auroraflame anymore, for fear she'd simply turn around and tell the other clans anything and everything. He still wasn't sure what she was telling the other clans. And his closest friend, Rabbitfluff, hadn't been around. He hadn't seen the tom since... Since the walk back from when the Dusk Syndicate attacked all of the clans at the gathering. Who was he to turn to?
The tom forced out a breath and closed his eyes momentarily before making his way up to the peak of the Skyboulder. There were ceremonies he needed to attend to. Names to be changed, kits to be made into apprentices, apprentices into warriors. His duties wouldn't stop for his own personal turmoil.

"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyboulder for a clan meeting!"

Pausing to allow the clan time to gather, he would continue on to call the name of cats with which would have ceremonies conducted.
"Lightningpaw, Mousekit and Ammilkit will you please step forward."

[Fuzzy]

Duskflight

Lightningpaw tried with all his might to keep a calm poster. He was nervous, was he really ready to be made a warrior? Snowbranch had trained him well he was sure if it, but had he really learned everything she could possibly teach him? Glancing around he looked for the white shape of his mentor. She may be clumsy and a bit scatterbrained but she was more like a mother to him then any cat had ever been. Pride soon wielded into.his chest as he thought that by being made a warrior he would be making her proud and would be able to set a legacy of his own, not of his murderous mother.
Taking in a deep breath the smoky feline stepped out of the cluster of pelts his pelt clean though ruffled in places from his fight against Passionstar were fur hadn't fully grown back. Aside from that the young tom's slick smoke gray pelt was glistening in the light. Amber eyes fixed on Grousestar he awaited his leader to go on and for the two kits he'd summoned to run out of the crowd. The excitement of bringing made an apprentice to much to keep them from running. I just hope I can make Snowbranch pride of me. He thought calming his racing heart. This was his warrior ceremony.

[Freesia]

Fuzzyfeline ~Northern_Lights~ Delta

Grousestar's mind was still clouded with a volatile mix of emotions. He felt so desperately alone and confused, he wasn't sure who to turn to, even though he had just announced the new deputy. It still hurt to think that he couldn't go to Auroraflame anymore, for fear she'd simply turn around and tell the other clans anything and everything. He still wasn't sure what she was telling the other clans. And his closest friend, Rabbitfluff, hadn't been around. He hadn't seen the tom since... Since the walk back from when the Dusk Syndicate attacked all of the clans at the gathering. Who was he to turn to?
The tom forced out a breath and closed his eyes momentarily before making his way up to the peak of the Skyboulder. There were ceremonies he needed to attend to. Names to be changed, kits to be made into apprentices, apprentices into warriors. His duties wouldn't stop for his own personal turmoil.

"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyboulder for a clan meeting!"

Pausing to allow the clan time to gather, he would continue on to call the name of cats with which would have ceremonies conducted.
"Lightningpaw, Mousekit and Ammilkit will you please step forward."

Ammilkit wasn't sure if he could do this. It was finally time for his apprentice ceremony, but he didn't know if he was ready--he sure didn't feel ready. He wondered how Owlflame, the only cat he really knew in this Clan, would react to Ammilkit getting his name changed to a more traditional-sounding name--Glazepaw. The quiet kit felt that he stood out with his current name, something he didn't want to do.
He was shuddering slightly as he made his way to the Skyboulder. No one had even attempted to tame his fluffy white fur, so it stuck out in all directions and caused Ammilkit to resemble a large ball of fur or a particularly fluffy cloud. He silently wondered who his mentor was going to be. He hoped it was Owlflame--she was the only warrior he'd really ever talked to, and she seemed really nice.

[North]

| Duskflight |
Mousekit's calico form was barely visible in amongst the sea of cats which had gathered around the Skyboulder, the abnormally small she-kit struggling to make her way toward the front. Anxiety consumed her thoughts and a sickly feeling tugged at her chest; was she ready to be an apprentice? She was no stranger to bullying, and the cruel comments she'd received were beginning to manifest into self-consciousness and a lack of self-worth. The other kits all think I'm too small and chubby to become an apprentice. What warrior would want to train me? The small bundle of fur pondered, her olive eyes darting around the clearing as if to inspect the faces of the gathered cats. She recognised next to none, other than a few of her family and friends. Eventually, she realised she could not avoid Grousestar and returned her gaze to the much larger tom; this was truly terrifying for little Mousekit. She wanted to idolise Grousestar, to look to him in times where she needed the inspiration to improve. But her anxiety forced her mind to view him as no more than another cat to disappoint. Curiously, Mousekit's eyes drifted to the other kit receiving their apprentice ceremony. Ammilykit She thought, trying to familiarise herself with the tom-kit's pale appearance. He too would be an apprentice, facing the same challenges as Mousekit. She supposed it couldn't hurt to make friends with him later on. Confident she'd gotten a good enough look of Ammilkit's appearance, enough so to remember it for future reference, Mousekit turned her attention to Lightningpaw. The fear that rose up within her at the knowledge that she would one day have to stand where he stood, ready to receive her warrior name, made her feel light-headed. She was quick to turn these thoughts away, knowing they would be of no use to her right now. She had moons to build up her strength and develop her skills. Praying to Starclan she received a kind enough mentor, Mousekit returned her attention to Grousestar and prepared for the most influential moment of her short life thus far.

[Empress Of Evil]

| Empress Of Evil |
[This is so short, my apologies! <3]
Doveflight had been so absorbed in his thoughts he hadn't noticed Auroraflame approaching him. His mind felt heavy with all the sudden emotions it was trying to correct or justify, thoughts shifting every passing second. He was still in shock, really; never before had he imagined himself in such a position of both pride and disappointment. His emotions made him feel like a walking contradiction, every single emotion he felt accompanied by the complete opposite one. But he quickly drew his attention away from his thoughts, olive eyes finally becoming aware of the charcoal feline's presence as Doveflight quickly corrected his posture. He blamed his desire to look mature and or respectful in front of Auroraflame on a force of habit, having done so as a sign of respect toward her in her time as Skyclan's deputy. The pale tom inspected Auroraflame's features, taking note of how cold and frustrated she looked, a wave of guilt rising up within Doveflight as he began to question how honourable his lack of objection had been. No! He was on Grousestar's side, he had to act like it. She was a traitor, he needed to treat her like one. Her words came as a shock to him, Doveflight having prepared for her to dislike him. She wants me to be a good deputy as much as anycat...how can I treat her like a traitor after everything she has done for Skyclan? The cloudy tom was suffering a moral dilemma, which was more important: Loyalty or compassion? Sighing, Doveflight sided with his more amiable side, arguing that Auroraflame didn't need any more grief and certainly not from the tom who was going on to replace her. "Thank you, Auroraflame, I appreciate the offer." He spoke, his tone an odd balance between awkward and warm. The Angora shifted his weight about, pondering what else to say. He was almost certain that the charcoal she-cat needed uplifting, but comforting other's was not Doveflight's strong point. Still, it would be cowardly not to give empathy a try. "You were a good deputy, and Skyclan is greatly appreciative for all you did for the clan - even though they're not acting like they are." It was obvious that Doveflight was struggling to articulate and form the right sentence, his olive eyes clouded over with concentration as he struggled to say something uplifting. He wanted his words to make Auroraflame feel better, even if only by a tiny degree. Anything was better than nothing.

[I apologize that this is quite short!]

The inky warrior gave a shallow nod to his first response, before turning her body, ready to leave the scene. She could tell that it would get awkward soon, and it probably wouldn't be long before one of her clanmates came up to her and told her something that she really didn't want to hear. She wanted to get away from everyone else, and think about everything. She needed a bit of peace and she wanted to be isolated. But then the coldness spread down her body as she realised that finding her own little space would be impossible. She wasn't allowed out of camp and she bet a moon of dawn patrols that everyone would be keeping an eye on her traitorous figure. Auroraflame's jaw clenched. Even her right for freedom and privacy was gone now.

As she took a step away, the sound of the tom speaking again stopped her. She stood frozen, her head turned away from the tom but her ears perked attentively. Even through the immense coldness that she was immersed in, she could feel a little bit of warmth finding it's way into her. It wasn't enough to make her smile or to lift her spirits greatly, but it was a small gesture that she was grateful for. "Thanks," she said quietly, her voice cracking a little as she turned to face him. "Grousestar made a good choice," she said. A storm of emotions thundered within her. She was so confused, one moment sad and regretful, the next moment full of rage. And at the same time, she wanted so much to hate Doveflight, but she couldn't when he had acted so kindly towards her even after her acts of betrayal. Auroraflame hadn't expected to ever be saying such a thing, but here she was, defying the odds.

[The Cannibal]

Fuzzyfeline ~Northern_Lights~ Delta

Once the three young cats stepped forward, he believed it was best to start with the warrior ceremony. Surely the young cat was more than eager to be a true warrior of Skyclan now, and he wouldn't keep them waiting any more. So, focusing solely on Lightningpaw right now, he would speak.
"I, Grousestar, leader of Skyclan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. He has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend him to you as a warrior in his turn.
Lightningpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"
Grousestar would settle his gaze on the young tom and wait for him to say the appropriate 'I do', before continuing on to finish his ceremony.
"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. Lightningpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Lightningwillow. StarClan honors your gentleness, loyalty, and kindness and we welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan."

Smiling lightly as the clan cheered the new warriors name, he would then turn to Mousekit.
"Mousekit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Mousepaw. Your mentor will be Dawnfrost ( SpookyNight ). I hope Dawnfrost will pass down all she knows on to you."

Allowing time for the new apprentice to greet their mentor, and for the clan to yowl out the new apprentice's name, he would finally turn his attention to Ammilkit.
"Spirits of StarClan, you know every cat by name. I ask you now to take away the name from the cat you see before you, for it no longer stands for what he/she is. By my authority as Clan leader, and with the approval of our warrior ancestors, I give this cat a new name. From this moment on she will be known as Glazepaw, for you must feel comfortable being called by your own name, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. Your mentor will be Owlflame( ~Northern_Lights~ ). I hope Owlflame will pass down all he knows on to you."

Taking a small breath as the clan now yowled out the new apprentices name, Grousestar would look down upon his clan with the slightest hint of exhaustion. Only the keenest of eyes could tell, but Grousestar had a deep desire to retire to his den early.
"That will conclude this clan meeting!"
And with that, the brown tabby would leap from the Skyboulder and enter into his den quietly.

[North]

The inky warrior gave a shallow nod to his first response, before turning her body, ready to leave the scene. She could tell that it would get awkward soon, and it probably wouldn't be long before one of her clanmates came up to her and told her something that she really didn't want to hear. She wanted to get away from everyone else, and think about everything. She needed a bit of peace and she wanted to be isolated. But then the coldness spread down her body as she realised that finding her own little space would be impossible. She wasn't allowed out of camp and she bet a moon of dawn patrols that everyone would be keeping an eye on her traitorous figure. Auroraflame's jaw clenched. Even her right for freedom and privacy was gone now.

As she took a step away, the sound of the tom speaking again stopped her. She stood frozen, her head turned away from the tom but her ears perked attentively. Even through the immense coldness that she was immersed in, she could feel a little bit of warmth finding it's way into her. It wasn't enough to make her smile or to lift her spirits greatly, but it was a small gesture that she was grateful for. "Thanks," she said quietly, her voice cracking a little as she turned to face him. "Grousestar made a good choice," she said. A storm of emotions thundered within her. She was so confused, one moment sad and regretful, the next moment full of rage. And at the same time, she wanted so much to hate Doveflight, but she couldn't when he had acted so kindly towards her even after her acts of betrayal. Auroraflame hadn't expected to ever be saying such a thing, but here she was, defying the odds.

| Empress Of Evil |
[I'm so sorry this reply is so late, school has been killing me the past week ^^]
Doveflight felt a swarm of emotions rattle within him, a deep sense of derealisation taking over him as he contemplated how unlike the she-cat before him was to the deputy he had once looked up to. To a large degree he still did look up to her, but the sheer force of being thrown into deputyship had told him to think otherwise of her. She was a traitor, he should not be sympathising with her - what she had brought upon herself had been no fault of anybody but herself, the cloudy tom reminded himself that her guilt was not his to bear. Still, Doveflight was not a mean cat; he had an overstimulated sense of empathy for others, and Auroraflame was no exception to his character. "You're welcome," He mumbled, careful to maintain his amiability despite the sudden quietening of his tone. He was certainly not as angry as Grousestar was, given that his relationship with Auroraflame had never been as close as the leader's had. He maintained a sense of disappointment, though, drawing the emotion from his memories of having regarded the charcoal she-cat in such high regards. He felt foolish to have trusted her so faithfully. Had he ignored the signs that she would become a traitor? Had there even been any signs at all? [I]Why, Auroraflame? You had so much going for you; Skyclan needed you! You have let them down in their time of need, how am I to be half the deputy you were? He pondered, lacking the courage to speak the thoughts aloud, stress rising up within him and making him feel slightly more irritable than usual. His irritability did not make him rude or brash, more so distant and reclusive - he needed time to collect his thoughts.
As the inky she-cat spoke again, Doveflight's olive gaze returned to her, eyeing her both inquisitively and cautiously. Grousestar made a good choice...? How can she be so foolish to think I am a better choice for deputy than her? He kepts his internalised anxieties quiet, instead opting to simply nod his head to her politely, a small purr just managing to leave him. "Thank you, Auroraflame," He responded, a soft, small smile lighting up his pale features if only for a fleeting moment. He thought, for a moment, about where Auroraflame was going to go; she had no privacy any more. What sort of life was that? Even prisoners had moments to themselves, surely an ex-deputy was entitled to some? He imagined the ridicule and torment she would receive, his fur spiking in such a way that only helped his "cloudy" appearance. It made him sick; yes, she was a traitor, but every cat deserved some ounces of respect. She had not taken a life, she had not threatened the safety of Skyclan - was she truly that terrible that she deserves no freedom whatsoever? "And Auroraflame? Please inform me if anyone...bothers you. I will see to it they stop, or at least do my best to try and stop it," He finished, his gaze wandering about the clearing as he tried to catch out any cats already trying to make Auroraflame uncomfortable. He could see that her guilt would torture her enough, she needed no more excessive punishments.

[Empress Of Evil]

| Empress Of Evil |

Doveflight felt a swarm of emotions rattle within him, a deep sense of derealisation taking over him as he contemplated how unlike the she-cat before him was to the deputy he had once looked up to. To a large degree he still did look up to her, but the sheer force of being thrown into deputyship had told him to think otherwise of her. She was a traitor, he should not be sympathising with her - what she had brought upon herself had been no fault of anybody but herself, the cloudy tom reminded himself that her guilt was not his to bear. Still, Doveflight was not a mean cat; he had an overstimulated sense of empathy for others, and Auroraflame was no exception to his character. "You're welcome," He mumbled, careful to maintain his amiability despite the sudden quietening of his tone. He was certainly not as angry as Grousestar was, given that his relationship with Auroraflame had never been as close as the leader's had. He maintained a sense of disappointment, though, drawing the emotion from his memories of having regarded the charcoal she-cat in such high regards. He felt foolish to have trusted her so faithfully. Had he ignored the signs that she would become a traitor? Had there even been any signs at all? [I]Why, Auroraflame? You had so much going for you; Skyclan needed you! You have let them down in their time of need, how am I to be half the deputy you were? He pondered, lacking the courage to speak the thoughts aloud, stress rising up within him and making him feel slightly more irritable than usual. His irritability did not make him rude or brash, more so distant and reclusive - he needed time to collect his thoughts.
As the inky she-cat spoke again, Doveflight's olive gaze returned to her, eyeing her both inquisitively and cautiously. Grousestar made a good choice...? How can she be so foolish to think I am a better choice for deputy than her? He kepts his internalised anxieties quiet, instead opting to simply nod his head to her politely, a small purr just managing to leave him. "Thank you, Auroraflame," He responded, a soft, small smile lighting up his pale features if only for a fleeting moment. He thought, for a moment, about where Auroraflame was going to go; she had no privacy any more. What sort of life was that? Even prisoners had moments to themselves, surely an ex-deputy was entitled to some? He imagined the ridicule and torment she would receive, his fur spiking in such a way that only helped his "cloudy" appearance. It made him sick; yes, she was a traitor, but every cat deserved some ounces of respect. She had not taken a life, she had not threatened the safety of Skyclan - was she truly that terrible that she deserves no freedom whatsoever? "And Auroraflame? Please inform me if anyone...bothers you. I will see to it they stop, or at least do my best to try and stop it," He finished, his gaze wandering about the clearing as he tried to catch out any cats already trying to make Auroraflame uncomfortable. He could see that her guilt would torture her enough, she needed no more excessive punishments.

[ack sorry this is so late! ^^' and it's quite short too]

Auroraflame let her head drop a little, tired of feeling the burning gazes of her clanmates on her back. She was getting a little embarrassed with all this unwanted attention, and she was also angry. To meet any of their anger with her own anger would simply make her cry out of frustration once more, and she couldn't appear weak. She had to stay strong. She had failed SkyClan, but that didn't mean that she had to lose herself. She could and would stay strong. Her clanmates considered her a traitor now, but she could still raise her head high and show them that she could accept her punishment bravely. She lifted her head once more.
Auroraflame could feel a slight smile tugging at her lips as Doveflight spoke. The charcoal she-cat had never been particularly good at expressing emotions like love or appreciation, but in this moment, she just had to smile to show her gratitude for Doveflight kindness. Thank you StarClan that the new deputy is kind, she thought, her icy hues flicking up to glance at the sky momentarily. She returned her gaze to rest on the tom. The atmosphere had grown a little quiet now as Auroraflame racked her brain for something to say, but it seemed that they had said as much as they could. "Thank you. I'll leave now, just let me know if there's anything you need advice for," she said. The warrior didn't wait for a response before moving away. Out of habit, she took a couple of steps towards the camp entrance before she realized that she wasn't allowed into the territory. Smoothly, she fixed her mistake before anyone could notice her silly move and headed in the direction of the warriors' den. She kept her head down and her eyes focused on the ground, wanting to calm herself as she moved away anxiously. She ignored her clanmates and simply focused on making her way to the warriors' den. She had a lot to think about.

[The Cannibal]

Killer of Madness Miss Bliss Okapi

Flicking his ears, the tired Skyclan leader would halfheartedly climb to the peak of the Skyboulder. Normally these ceremonies brought him joy, comfort, acted as a light in the dark times, however, now he could hardly even bring himself the energy to look halfway presentable to his own clan. Grousestar felt isolated within his own clan, with no friend to truthfully talk to, to express how he felt, and found himself trusting less and less of his clan, to his own dismay. How had such a cheerful, energetic tom turned to this?
Blinking slowly, Grousestar would inhale before yowling out the familiar words,
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyboulder for a clan meeting!"

His emerald eyes would watch the clearing fill up with the forms of Skyclan cats, and once he assumed that all of the cats had gathered, he would continue to call forward the cats who would be receiving ceremonies today.
"Badgerpaw, Curlpaw, Streampaw and Skypetal, will you all step forward to begin your ceremonies."

[Mango]

Killer of Madness Miss Bliss Okapi

Flicking his ears, the tired Skyclan leader would halfheartedly climb to the peak of the Skyboulder. Normally these ceremonies brought him joy, comfort, acted as a light in the dark times, however, now he could hardly even bring himself the energy to look halfway presentable to his own clan. Grousestar felt isolated within his own clan, with no friend to truthfully talk to, to express how he felt, and found himself trusting less and less of his clan, to his own dismay. How had such a cheerful, energetic tom turned to this?
Blinking slowly, Grousestar would inhale before yowling out the familiar words,
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyboulder for a clan meeting!"

His emerald eyes would watch the clearing fill up with the forms of Skyclan cats, and once he assumed that all of the cats had gathered, he would continue to call forward the cats who would be receiving ceremonies today.
"Badgerpaw, Curlpaw, Streampaw and Skypetal, will you all step forward to begin your ceremonies."
Streampaw flicked her tail and nervously stepped forward waiting for Grousestar to begin the rest of the ceremony.

[Deerlie]

Killer of Madness Miss Bliss Okapi

Flicking his ears, the tired Skyclan leader would halfheartedly climb to the peak of the Skyboulder. Normally these ceremonies brought him joy, comfort, acted as a light in the dark times, however, now he could hardly even bring himself the energy to look halfway presentable to his own clan. Grousestar felt isolated within his own clan, with no friend to truthfully talk to, to express how he felt, and found himself trusting less and less of his clan, to his own dismay. How had such a cheerful, energetic tom turned to this?
Blinking slowly, Grousestar would inhale before yowling out the familiar words,
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyboulder for a clan meeting!"

His emerald eyes would watch the clearing fill up with the forms of Skyclan cats, and once he assumed that all of the cats had gathered, he would continue to call forward the cats who would be receiving ceremonies today.
"Badgerpaw, Curlpaw, Streampaw and Skypetal, will you all step forward to begin your ceremonies."
The former Skyclan tom stepped forwards, his eyes widening. "Its really happening.." He whispered to himself . He looked towards Curlpaw and purred, his eyes shining.

[Madelaine]

Killer of Madness Miss Bliss Okapi

Flicking his ears, the tired Skyclan leader would halfheartedly climb to the peak of the Skyboulder. Normally these ceremonies brought him joy, comfort, acted as a light in the dark times, however, now he could hardly even bring himself the energy to look halfway presentable to his own clan. Grousestar felt isolated within his own clan, with no friend to truthfully talk to, to express how he felt, and found himself trusting less and less of his clan, to his own dismay. How had such a cheerful, energetic tom turned to this?
Blinking slowly, Grousestar would inhale before yowling out the familiar words,
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyboulder for a clan meeting!"

His emerald eyes would watch the clearing fill up with the forms of Skyclan cats, and once he assumed that all of the cats had gathered, he would continue to call forward the cats who would be receiving ceremonies today.
"Badgerpaw, Curlpaw, Streampaw and Skypetal, will you all step forward to begin your ceremonies."

Curlpaw stepped forward with the rest of them, feeling all awkward. She as like this when she was an apprentice. The molly glanced over at Badgerpaw.

[The Cannibal]

Streampaw flicked her tail and nervously stepped forward waiting for Grousestar to begin the rest of the ceremony.
Seeing Streampaw step forward, Grousestar would offer her a shell of a smile, though it was hard to tell it was fake, before starting her ceremony.
"I, Grousestar, leader of Skyclan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. She has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend her to you as a warrior in her turn.
Streampaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"
Waiting momentarily to allow the young cat time to respond, he would then continue on.
"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. Streampaw, from this moment on you will be known as Streamcloud. StarClan honors your honesty, and loyalty, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan."
The former Skyclan tom stepped forwards, his eyes widening. "Its really happening.." He whispered to himself . He looked towards Curlpaw and purred, his eyes shining.
With Streamcloud's ceremony now done and with the cheers of the warrior's new name dying down, Grousestar would then turn to the young tom he had welcomed in. It was time to give him his warrior name as well.
"I, Grousestar, leader of Skyclan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. He has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend him to you as a warrior in his turn.
Badgerpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"
Again he would wait to allow the young cat time to respond, and then continue on.
"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. Badgerpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Badgerfang. StarClan honors your bravery in battle, and quick thinking, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan."

Curlpaw stepped forward with the rest of them, feeling all awkward. She as like this when she was an apprentice. The molly glanced over at Badgerpaw.
Finally, Grousestar would turn to Curlpaw as the new yowls died down to allow him to proceed with the ceremonies.
"I, Grousestar, leader of Skyclan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. She has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend her to you as a warrior in her turn.
Curlpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"
Once more he would wait to allow the young cat time to respond, and then continue on.
"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. Curlpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Curltail. StarClan honors your bravery, and swiftness, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan."

Now that all of the young cats had received their names, he would let his clan yowl them to their warrior ancestors before finally drawing the clan meeting to a close.
"That will conclude this clan meeting." With less elegance than what he used to have, he would leap from the boulder and retire to his den quietly.

[Madelaine]

Curltail puffed out her chest with pride and glanced over at the newly named Badgerfang. Ever since he had decided to join her clan she has gotten closer to him more than she could ever imagine. The new warrior walked over to him with a purr.

~ Killer of Madness ~

[Deerlie]

Curltail puffed out her chest with pride and glanced over at the newly named Badgerfang. Ever since he had decided to join her clan she has gotten closer to him more than she could ever imagine. The new warrior walked over to him with a purr.

~ Killer of Madness ~
He licked her cheek. "We are finally warriors!" He laughed. The tom entwined his tail with hers, purring loudly. I love her so much.. How Can I get rid of her when she is my everything? I have to stay her now!

[Madelaine]

He licked her cheek. "We are finally warriors!" He laughed. The tom entwined his tail with hers, purring loudly. I love her so much.. How Can I get rid of her when she is my everything? I have to stay her now!


Curltail let out a purr when she heard his voice. She let out a chuckle towards the tom. "Your so cute you know that." she meowed with a smile. The molly stopped putting and have her paw a quick lick with embarrassment .

[Deerlie]

Curltail let out a purr when she heard his voice. She let out a chuckle towards the tom. "Your so cute you know that." she meowed with a smile. The molly stopped putting and have her paw a quick lick with embarrassment .
The tom's eyes flashed with something and he pinned her down, his eyes sparking with rage."Don;t EVER say that!"The tom growled, before stepping back. "I-I'm sorry. I d-didn't mean to... I..." "Curltail, l-lets just go... I need to talk to you."The tom began to pad away

[Madelaine]

The tom's eyes flashed with something and he pinned her down, his eyes sparking with rage."Don;t EVER say that!"The tom growled, before stepping back. "I-I'm sorry. I d-didn't mean to... I..." "Curltail, l-lets just go... I need to talk to you."The tom began to pad away

Curltail knocked her head on the ground when he pinned her. Once he got off of her she stood up. A large pain rushed through her head. The clearing became blurry and she collapsed. "What was that for? " she meowed, standing up. When she said that she was facing the wrong way, since the world was still a little fuzzy.

[Deerlie]

Curltail knocked her head on the ground when he pinned her. Once he got off of her she stood up. A large pain rushed through her head. The clearing became blurry and she collapsed. "What was that for? " she meowed, standing up. When she said that she was facing the wrong way, since the world was still a little fuzzy.
"I'm so sorry!"He whipered, tears falling down his cheeks. He backed up, and raced away

[Madelaine]

"I'm so sorry!"He whipered, tears falling down his cheeks. He backed up, and raced away

Curltail got her eyes to focus and when she looked Badgerfang was gone. "Badgerfang?" She yowled. The molly caught his scent and ran after him.

(To the territory?)
~ Killer of Madness; ~

[Mango]

Seeing Streampaw step forward, Grousestar would offer her a shell of a smile, though it was hard to tell it was fake, before starting her ceremony.
"I, Grousestar, leader of Skyclan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. She has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend her to you as a warrior in her turn.
Streampaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"
Waiting momentarily to allow the young cat time to respond, he would then continue on.
"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. Streampaw, from this moment on you will be known as Streamcloud. StarClan honors your honesty, and loyalty, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan."

With Streamcloud's ceremony now done and with the cheers of the warrior's new name dying down, Grousestar would then turn to the young tom he had welcomed in. It was time to give him his warrior name as well.
"I, Grousestar, leader of Skyclan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. He has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend him to you as a warrior in his turn.
Badgerpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"
Again he would wait to allow the young cat time to respond, and then continue on.
"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. Badgerpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Badgerfang. StarClan honors your bravery in battle, and quick thinking, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan."

Finally, Grousestar would turn to Curlpaw as the new yowls died down to allow him to proceed with the ceremonies.
"I, Grousestar, leader of Skyclan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. She has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend her to you as a warrior in her turn.
Curlpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"
Once more he would wait to allow the young cat time to respond, and then continue on.
"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. Curlpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Curltail. StarClan honors your bravery, and swiftness, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Skyclan."

Now that all of the young cats had received their names, he would let his clan yowl them to their warrior ancestors before finally drawing the clan meeting to a close.
"That will conclude this clan meeting." With less elegance than what he used to have, he would leap from the boulder and retire to his den quietly.
Streamcloud lifted her head with a bit of pride before finding herself turning and bounding back towards her father. He would be so proud of her.

[Deerlie]

Curltail got her eyes to focus and when she looked Badgerfang was gone. "Badgerfang?" She yowled. The molly caught his scent and ran after him.

(To the territory?)
~ Killer of Madness; ~
The tom was sitting in the woods and sighed. "Why am I such a fool?"The tom sighed, his eyes watering.

[Madelaine]

The tom was sitting in the woods and sighed. "Why am I such a fool?"The tom sighed, his eyes watering.

Curltail found him sitting in the woods. "Your not a fool. Your perfect just the way you are." she meowed. The new warrior sat beside him.

[Deerlie]

Curltail found him sitting in the woods. "Your not a fool. Your perfect just the way you are." she meowed. The new warrior sat beside him.He turned to look at her. Badgerfang sighed. "I need to tell you something..He mewed, his tail flicking. He ruffled his fur, and licked his chest, flatening part of it, before licking the other part away from it. There was a deep gash. Yellow surrounded it and his eyes glistened with pain. "T-This I had from the battle moons ago."

[The Cannibal]

Lilyfur2

Flicking his tail slowly, the Skyclan leader climbed to the top of the Skyboulder which he had done for so many moons now, and began to call a new meeting, for a kit to be apprenticed, something he was all too familiar with. And yet it felt different, he felt different. He wasn't the same cat he was when he was deputy.
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyboulder for a clan meeting!"
The tom was half tempted to sit down at the peak of the rock, however he held back from doing so. He still wanted his clan to think him as strong, even if he felt tired.
"We have a kit who has reached the age of six moons and is ready to be apprenticed. Eaglekit, will you please step forward?"

And now, the brown tabby would wait for the young tom to step forward, his emerald eyes checking the crowd for the cat he would name as his mentor. Once Eaglekit stepped forward, he would begin his apprentice ceremony.

[Moon Lily]

Lilyfur2

Flicking his tail slowly, the Skyclan leader climbed to the top of the Skyboulder which he had done for so many moons now, and began to call a new meeting, for a kit to be apprenticed, something he was all too familiar with. And yet it felt different, he felt different. He wasn't the same cat he was when he was deputy.
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyboulder for a clan meeting!"
The tom was half tempted to sit down at the peak of the rock, however he held back from doing so. He still wanted his clan to think him as strong, even if he felt tired.
"We have a kit who has reached the age of six moons and is ready to be apprenticed. Eaglekit, will you please step forward?"

And now, the brown tabby would wait for the young tom to step forward, his emerald eyes checking the crowd for the cat he would name as his mentor. Once Eaglekit stepped forward, he would begin his apprentice ceremony.
Eaglekit felt surprised when Grousestar called his name. Why? Then he remembered. His apprentice ceremony! He scampered up the clearing to Grousestar, his ears flicking like crazy.
When he got there, Eaglekit dipped his head, and stood in front of their leader, waiting patiently.

[sunflowers.]

Eaglekit felt surprised when Grousestar called his name. Why? Then he remembered. His apprentice ceremony! He scampered up the clearing to Grousestar, his ears flicking like crazy.
When he got there, Eaglekit dipped his head, and stood in front of their leader, waiting patiently.


Bellkit wrapped her tail around Snowkit's shoulders, and lead him beneath the Skyboulder. Sitting him down, and pressing her fur into his white coat, she turned and licked his cheek, as a sigh that he would be okay. Looking forward, she watched, and waited, for Eaglekit to be apprenticed. 'Its almost time for Snowkit's apprenticeship too..' she thought, 'But I won't be joining him for three more moons, two more WHEN he is apprenticed.. and Skykit and Thunderkit will be apprentices before me anyways..'

@Snow Blade (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=7561) @Lilyfur2 (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=8097)


(Congrats to Eaglekit! Hey @Lilyfur2 (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=8097), can Bellkit and Eaglekit gain a crush on each other as they grow older? Just curious! :D)

[Moon Lily]

Bellkit wrapped her tail around Snowkit's shoulders, and lead him beneath the Skyboulder. Sitting him down, and pressing her fur into his white coat, she turned and licked his cheek, as a sigh that he would be okay. Looking forward, she watched, and waited, for Eaglekit to be apprenticed. 'Its almost time for Snowkit's apprenticeship too..' she thought, 'But I won't be joining him for three more moons, two more WHEN he is apprenticed.. and Skykit and Thunderkit will be apprentices before me anyways..'

@Snow Blade (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=7561) @Lilyfur2 (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=8097)


(Congrats to Eaglekit! Hey @Lilyfur2 (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=8097), can Bellkit and Eaglekit gain a crush on each other as they grow older? Just curious! :D)

(Hi! Thank you, Eaglekit is so happy he became (or going to become) a 'paw. And yes, they can develop a relationship as they grow older! :D )

[Blazepaw]

Bellkit wrapped her tail around Snowkit's shoulders, and lead him beneath the Skyboulder. Sitting him down, and pressing her fur into his white coat, she turned and licked his cheek, as a sigh that he would be okay. Looking forward, she watched, and waited, for Eaglekit to be apprenticed. 'Its almost time for Snowkit's apprenticeship too..' she thought, 'But I won't be joining him for three more moons, two more WHEN he is apprenticed.. and Skykit and Thunderkit will be apprentices before me anyways..'

@Snow Blade (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=7561) @Lilyfur2 (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=8097)


(Congrats to Eaglekit! Hey @Lilyfur2 (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=8097), can Bellkit and Eaglekit gain a crush on each other as they grow older? Just curious! :D)
Flippaw Lilyfur2 Christmas Snowfall Merry Blissmas

Snowkit gaze up happily as Eaglekit raced towards the SkyBoulder. Snowkit tried to yowl his congratulations, his voice hoarse from holding back tears, hurting his throat. "Well done Eaglekit! Ill be there so-" He gasped as some sharp pain hit him in the eye, but tried to hide it. "I-Ill be there soon!" He wanted to ask many questions when Eaglekit got back, if the boulder was the warmest and smoothest rock in all of the clan, if its really tough to climb up. Well thats what the apprentices said to tease them. They won't be laughing longer.. he thought darkly
Wait till i try a cool move on them? They'll be surprised!
But he hoped his eye wouldn't effect his apprenticeship. If it will, whats next?
1. Tired
2. Dunno what to write
3. Didnt check it
4 congrats Eaglekit! :)

[Moon Lily]

Flippaw Lilyfur2

Snowkit gaze up happily as Eaglekit raced towards the SkyBoulder. Snowkit tried to yowl his congratulations, his voice hoarse from holding back tears, hurting his throat. "Well done Eaglekit! Ill be there so-" He gasped as some sharp pain hit him in the eye, but tried to hide it. "I-Ill be there soon!" He wanted to ask many questions when Eaglekit got back, if the boulder was the warmest and smoothest rock in all of the clan, if its really tough to climb up. Well thats what the apprentices said to tease them. They won't be laughing longer.. he thought darkly
Wait till i try a cool move on them? They'll be surprised!
But he hoped his eye wouldn't effect his apprenticeship. If it will, whats next?
1. Tired
2. Dunno what to write
3. Didnt check it
4 congrats Eaglekit! :)

(Thanks!)

Eaglekit patiently continued to wait for Grousestar, and he heard his playmates how long around him. "Congrats Eaglekit!" He felt so happy. He looked down at Snowkit, Bellkit, Thunderkit, and Skykit. Don't worry guys, you'll be there soon

[The Cannibal]

Eaglekit felt surprised when Grousestar called his name. Why? Then he remembered. His apprentice ceremony! He scampered up the clearing to Grousestar, his ears flicking like crazy.
When he got there, Eaglekit dipped his head, and stood in front of their leader, waiting patiently.

Upon seeing the young tom come scampering up, Grousestar would lightly nod his head and offer a smile before officially starting the ceremony.
"Eaglekit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Eaglepaw. Your mentor will be Milkywillow ( Branch of Life ). I hope Milkywillow will pass down all she knows on to you."
Allowing the clan time to yowl the names of the new apprentice and mentor, he would eventually draw the meeting to a close.
"That will conclude this clan meeting!"
And with that, the brown tabby retreated to his den.

[The Cannibal]

Miss Bliss Flippaw Snow Blade Greywind Cosmo Rosemew

Once more it was time to climb upon the Skyboulder to conduct ceremonies, and for the past few moons, Grousestar has felt a lack in emotion and a lack of joy particularly. To think that at one point in time he looked forward to doing these, looked forward to seeing the joy in a cats eyes as they received their new name, their new title. And now, he only wished to get them over. He felt incredibly alone, as if there was no one to talk to, no one but himself. Regardless though, he had to do these. It was his commitment as a leader.
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyboulder for a clan meeting!" His voice was just as powerful as ever, easily carrying out across the camp, grabbing every cats attention. But anyone could tell his mask was wavering, that mask of joy and cheerfulness was fading. Grousestar needed somebody.

"We have quite a few ceremonies being done today, so without further wait will the following cats step forward; Blizzardpaw, Bellkit, Thunderkit, Snowkit, Skykit, Doekit, and Timberkit."
Despite his apparent apathy, something Grousestar would never lose was his patience. So, quietly he would wait, waiting for the apprentice and kits to pad forward so that he could begin their ceremonies.

[Crystalwhisker]

Miss Bliss Flippaw Snow Blade Greywind Cosmo Rosemew

Once more it was time to climb upon the Skyboulder to conduct ceremonies, and for the past few moons, Grousestar has felt a lack in emotion and a lack of joy particularly. To think that at one point in time he looked forward to doing these, looked forward to seeing the joy in a cats eyes as they received their new name, their new title. And now, he only wished to get them over. He felt incredibly alone, as if there was no one to talk to, no one but himself. Regardless though, he had to do these. It was his commitment as a leader.
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyboulder for a clan meeting!" His voice was just as powerful as ever, easily carrying out across the camp, grabbing every cats attention. But anyone could tell his mask was wavering, that mask of joy and cheerfulness was fading. Grousestar needed somebody.

"We have quite a few ceremonies being done today, so without further wait will the following cats step forward; Blizzardpaw, Bellkit, Thunderkit, Snowkit, Skykit, Doekit, and Timberkit."
Despite his apparent apathy, something Grousestar would never lose was his patience. So, quietly he would wait, waiting for the apprentice and kits to pad forward so that he could begin their ceremonies.

Skykit slowly moved herself towards the skyboulder. She stopped when she felt the rock in front of her. She was super happy to be doing this because she had been waiting for a long time to do it.

[sunflowers.]

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Once more it was time to climb upon the Skyboulder to conduct ceremonies, and for the past few moons, Grousestar has felt a lack in emotion and a lack of joy particularly. To think that at one point in time he looked forward to doing these, looked forward to seeing the joy in a cats eyes as they received their new name, their new title. And now, he only wished to get them over. He felt incredibly alone, as if there was no one to talk to, no one but himself. Regardless though, he had to do these. It was his commitment as a leader.
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyboulder for a clan meeting!" His voice was just as powerful as ever, easily carrying out across the camp, grabbing every cats attention. But anyone could tell his mask was wavering, that mask of joy and cheerfulness was fading. Grousestar needed somebody.

"We have quite a few ceremonies being done today, so without further wait will the following cats step forward; Blizzardpaw, Bellkit, Thunderkit, Snowkit, Skykit, Doekit, and Timberkit."
Despite his apparent apathy, something Grousestar would never lose was his patience. So, quietly he would wait, waiting for the apprentice and kits to pad forward so that he could begin their ceremonies.



Bellkit hopped forward, joy sparkling in her eyes. She had been waiting for this day for moons, and finally it was time. Seeing her siblings beside her, she took a deep breath. Today was the day..

Duskflight

[furrensic]

Miss Bliss Flippaw Snow Blade Greywind Cosmo Rosemew

Once more it was time to climb upon the Skyboulder to conduct ceremonies, and for the past few moons, Grousestar has felt a lack in emotion and a lack of joy particularly. To think that at one point in time he looked forward to doing these, looked forward to seeing the joy in a cats eyes as they received their new name, their new title. And now, he only wished to get them over. He felt incredibly alone, as if there was no one to talk to, no one but himself. Regardless though, he had to do these. It was his commitment as a leader.
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyboulder for a clan meeting!" His voice was just as powerful as ever, easily carrying out across the camp, grabbing every cats attention. But anyone could tell his mask was wavering, that mask of joy and cheerfulness was fading. Grousestar needed somebody.

"We have quite a few ceremonies being done today, so without further wait will the following cats step forward; Blizzardpaw, Bellkit, Thunderkit, Snowkit, Skykit, Doekit, and Timberkit."
Despite his apparent apathy, something Grousestar would never lose was his patience. So, quietly he would wait, waiting for the apprentice and kits to pad forward so that he could begin their ceremonies.
Timberkit ran up, he almost fell a few times, being clumsy. The small tom stopped in front skyboulder. He practically beamed with excitement and energy.

[Cosmo]

Miss Bliss Flippaw Snow Blade Greywind Cosmo Rosemew

Once more it was time to climb upon the Skyboulder to conduct ceremonies, and for the past few moons, Grousestar has felt a lack in emotion and a lack of joy particularly. To think that at one point in time he looked forward to doing these, looked forward to seeing the joy in a cats eyes as they received their new name, their new title. And now, he only wished to get them over. He felt incredibly alone, as if there was no one to talk to, no one but himself. Regardless though, he had to do these. It was his commitment as a leader.
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyboulder for a clan meeting!" His voice was just as powerful as ever, easily carrying out across the camp, grabbing every cats attention. But anyone could tell his mask was wavering, that mask of joy and cheerfulness was fading. Grousestar needed somebody.

"We have quite a few ceremonies being done today, so without further wait will the following cats step forward; Blizzardpaw, Bellkit, Thunderkit, Snowkit, Skykit, Doekit, and Timberkit."
Despite his apparent apathy, something Grousestar would never lose was his patience. So, quietly he would wait, waiting for the apprentice and kits to pad forward so that he could begin their ceremonies.

Doekit followed behind the other kits, much quieter than them. It may have seemed like he did not want to become an apprentice, he did, but he was shy and timid, and fearfull. Who will my mentor be? he wondered as he walked. Maybe it will be Doveflight! He's not the deputy anymore, but he's still my uncle!

[Madelaine]

Miss Bliss Flippaw Snow Blade Greywind Cosmo Rosemew

Once more it was time to climb upon the Skyboulder to conduct ceremonies, and for the past few moons, Grousestar has felt a lack in emotion and a lack of joy particularly. To think that at one point in time he looked forward to doing these, looked forward to seeing the joy in a cats eyes as they received their new name, their new title. And now, he only wished to get them over. He felt incredibly alone, as if there was no one to talk to, no one but himself. Regardless though, he had to do these. It was his commitment as a leader.
"Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyboulder for a clan meeting!" His voice was just as powerful as ever, easily carrying out across the camp, grabbing every cats attention. But anyone could tell his mask was wavering, that mask of joy and cheerfulness was fading. Grousestar needed somebody.

"We have quite a few ceremonies being done today, so without further wait will the following cats step forward; Blizzardpaw, Bellkit, Thunderkit, Snowkit, Skykit, Doekit, and Timberkit."
Despite his apparent apathy, something Grousestar would never lose was his patience. So, quietly he would wait, waiting for the apprentice and kits to pad forward so that he could begin their ceremonies.

Thunderkit watched his siblings move forward, so he moved forward. The kitten felt heat underneath his fur as he began to feel nervous. He couldn't believe that he's actually going to become an apprentice.

Blizzardpaw looked around as he heard his name being called. He was finally going to become a warrior. [I]Finally![/I, he thought.

[sunflowers.]

Miss Bliss Flippaw Snow Blade Greywind Cosmo Rosemew
andddddd Duskflight!