Massive Ceremony

[*Sinister*Dreams*]

With a yowl to his clan, Goldstar sprang across the Stones, standing at rest on the larger one. His eyes gleamed. He was about to do one of his favorite jobs.

"As I promised of our return home, I would perform another ceremony tonight. So, Crosseyes, you are now ready to take on an apprentice. You will be mentor to Thriftpaw. Crosseyes, you have shown yourself to be a warrior of courage and loyalty. I'm sure you will pass on all you know to this apprentice.
Eaglewing, you have and always will be a member of PewterClan and our clan is short on warriors. I apollogize, my friend, that you must mentor so soon, however I like it if you mentored Treepaw.

MossClaw will be a mentor to Dandelionpaw. MossClaw, you have shown bravery and strength in defending this clan, and I expect you will pass this on to your newest apprentice.

Alabasterkit is now Alabasterpaw and will be mentored by Vitalsilver. An experience warrior as you are will surely teach Alabasterpaw to become among PewterClan's finest warriors.

Young Logankit is to be Loganpaw, and his mentor will be Depthvision. Before showing animosity and determination in our battle with the rogues, Depthvision and Loganpaw seemed to become decent friends, and I believe them perfect together.

We also have some apprentices who need to recieve their warrior names. I 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. Deathpaw, Jupiterpaw, Divinepaw, Quietpaw, Nopaw, Blindpaw, Mumblepaw, Fishpaw, Lifepaw, Threepaw, Forgedpaw, Falteringpaw, and Brookpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and protect and defend this Clan, even at the cost of your life?"


Waiting for a response, and satisfied with the outcome, the leader continued.


"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior names. Apprentices, from this moment you will be known as Deathfire, Jupiterpelt, Divinehope, Quiettears, Nospeak, Mumblemouth, Fishleap, Blindsoul, Lifeheart, Forgedpromise, Falteringstride,Threeleg, and Brookwater. StarClan honors your patience-"

A brief, unneccesary glance at Havoccrypt was noted, along with a slight wink.

"-And your bravery, and we welcome you as full warriors of PewterClan."


Giving each new warrior a touch on the head, he proceeded to chant their new names with a gleam of pride in his golden orbs.

[» Sacrifice]

The siamese colored warrior grinned as he approached his new apprentice. Crosseyes had been in PewterClan for a long time, and was glad to have his first apprentice. The warrior was a quiet cat all and all, but he would do his best to bring out this apprentice's best. After all, he may be a strange cat sometimes, but there was a spark in him that shone only when needed, and when needed, shone brightly.
"Hello Thriftpaw."
The older tom purred, sapphire eyes gleaming with good humor. He touched his chocolate tail to the younger cat's shoulder.
"What do you want to start with today? I know everything must be very exciting for you."
His first apprentice, and he could only hope that things could go well between them.

>><<

Deathfire beamed down at everyone else, having finally gained the status he had long awaited for. He was not at the top of the clan rankings, nor did he want to be. Being a leader would be to much work, and he had better things he could be doing with his time. But he would never be looked down upon again, as he wouldn't be below them in rankings. The deep gray warrior would finally be able to be free! Although, it wasn't that he did anything anyways.

Oh well. Take what you can get, I guess.

>><<

Of course, the black warrior had caught the look. Flashing an innocent grin momentarily at Goldstar, Havoccrypt shook his head in the typical good humor that he always seemed to have. Deep down below that though, blocked by many walls, was pain. His best friend has left him, and he hadn't seen her since that one day. He had known her as an apprentice, and the two had been as close as siblings. Knowing the importance of moving on though, Havoccrypt had tried his best to forget Aditoath, and even had made friends with Depthvision, although the whole life saving thing had probably helped. Standing next to Pouncepaw, he rolled his eyes to her, before mewing;
"All these apprentices and new warriors. They are going to be a pain in the den. Do you know we have no kits now? It is rather sad."

Ah, leave it to Havoccrypt to notice the small things and make them obvious.

[*Sinister*Dreams*]

Thriftpaw beamed proudly, padding over on his already long legs. Had he grown overnight? Many cats wondered. His almost orange brown eyes flashed with what looked like loyalty. He was so pleased to be here, in PewterClan. He dipped his disproportional head at Crosseyes.

"I am pleased to be your apprentice, Crosseyes. I hate to admit it, but I slightly know the territory already. Having snuck out often, that is."

He grinned sheepishly, smiling. His russet fur gleamed from several cleaning friends.

"But it would be great to have a refresher course."
He changed, thoughtfully.



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Depthvision, on the other side of Pouncepaw, gave Havoccrypt and encouraging smirk. She'd seen Goldstar's expression as he said the word patience. It'd be interesting to see if Pouncepaw learned of it...
"Well, I've noticed a few cats here and there seeming fond. Perhaps there will be soon."

Good naturedly, Pouncepaw rolled her eyes and grinned.
"Hey now, I'm bound to get into as much trouble as any kit. I'm so clumsy! I really should be enough for the whole clan. Plus we still have Havoccrypt here."
She batted her mentor playfully.

[cloudstar]

Quietears watched intently as Goldstars mouth formed the words she would never hear. She turned to her sister, and watched her paw her ears. "Quietears?" she asked, and Nospeak nodded. "Who are you?" Nospeak opened her mouth and closed it. "Nospeak." she nodded as her sister mimed everyone's names.

Trapfang watched the cats, the excitment showing on their faces. She flicked her ears impatiently, wanting to go hunting. WHen the last name was called, she rose and started out of camp, breaking into a run at the smell of fresh-kill coming from all directions.

[Destiny]

Mumblemouth looked excitedly at his sisters. "Grmph!" he said seriously, eyes dancing. Then, surrendering to his happiness, he stopped trying to simplify his speech and made unintelligable noise for a while, bouncing on his paws slightly as he shared his joy.


Passing, Divinehope flashed him a grin as she made her way to her brothers. Forgedpromise was chatting happily to Falteringstride, who looked happier than he had in a while. Though brave at the battle, the adreniline rush had then left the cat shakier than ever. It had taken a long while to calm down.
"Ah, Divinehope!" Forgedpromise meowed with a grin on his face, switching his gaze from their quaking brother to watch the approaching she-cat. Was it just his imagination, or had she changed..?
No, she had. Her strides were easier, less uptight, and the way she carried herself was different, too. She held her head high and her tail elevated off the ground. But all of this was easygoing, not proud. Just... Relaxed.
"Y-y-you're different." Falteringstride remarked, his customary stammar back.
She looked at him evenly.
"I'm a warrior now." her words, very soft, was a reminder of what had passed.
Her tyrannical sister's plan had been discovered, and now the threat on Divinehope's life had passed.
"Yes, you are." Forgedpromise smiled back. He knew the weight behind the words.
Falteringstride switched his gaze between the two. "W-w-what do y-you think will hap-happen to her?" he indicated Destiniespaw. Destiniespaw was the eldest of the four, and there she was, sitting staring at the ground, with just an apprentice name.
There was a sudden silence between them.
Eventually, Forgedpromise spoke. "Whatever happens to her, it's up to Goldstar. He'll be fair." the white-striped tom met both of their gazes evenly. "One way or another."

[Moonlight]

Treepaw beamed with happiness. She was finaly a warrior. Skypaw came over along with her mother Midnightsun. Midnightsun purred as she licked Treepaw's head. "Congratulations." She then got up to go congrtulate her other three kits. Skypaw watched Midnightsun for a while before turning back. "Congrats for becomeing an apprentice.Being an apprentice is really fun!" She then tilted her head to the side. "So your mentor is Eagleing. Mine is Lovespell though I havn't seen her for a while. Ahhhhh I can'y wait to be a warrior."

Treepaw smiled at Skypaw. "Maybe you get to be a warrior next time." Skypaw nodded her head then looked around. "Why don't you go find your mentor." Skypaw yawned and walked out of camp to go hunting for a little while. Treepaw got up and looked around the clearing trying to remember what Eaglewing looked like.