Please read first post for a good bye

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

The Beginning of an End-Part 3

Everlight watched BlackClan go. They were gone, after a long, grueling, forceful time. Everlight sighed, and closed her eyes. She turned to Bluegaze, ignoring Shadowsoul.

"We have to find LakeClan. But how? They must be so far away by now..."

Bluegaze shrugged, then his eyes blanked out, and he sank to the ground.

"Bluegaze!"

She ran over to him, looking at him anxiously...

Bluegaze opened his eyes, and blinked slowly. A tom sat in front of Bluegaze. He gasped. This was the cat that had gave the prophecy that was ending!

"Greetings, Bluegaze."

Bluegaze dipped his head to the black cat with the blazing red eyes.

"You shall find LakeClan past the MoonCave. I will guide you there."

Bluegaze smiled.

"Thank-you Twilight."

Twilight nodded, then spoke again.

"Though, as your prophecy ends, new danger looks in the corners..."

Twilight's voice changed, and an eerie silence grew over Bluegaze.

"There are Three who will blaze by...
One shall Sear the pathway,
One shall shoot up the Flare,
And one shall Break them all."

Bluegaze's eyes clouded with worry, but Twilight disappeared, and Bluegaze re-awoke, gasping in astonishment.

"I know where to find LakeClan!"

Bluegaze stumbled up, and ran out of the blood stained camp, leaving anyone who wanted to follow to follow.

::---::

Bluegaze stopped, and sniffed the air. LakeClan was nearby, he could feel and smell it. He raced forward again, then saw them. He yowled, and the cats of LakeClan looked over. Markstar stood up, and saw Bluegaze.

"Bluegaze!?"

Bluegaze nodded.

"You can come back to LakeClan! It's safe. BlackClan was driven out with some help."

Markstar's eyes widened.

"Really!? I-is Shatteredpaw safe...?"

Bluegaze looked down.

"I don't know. After the fighting stopped, I didn't see him."

Markstar nodded.

"Come on, LakeClan. We're going home."

LakeClan yowled in joy, and followed Markstar home. Everlight looked at Bluegaze, and whispered.

"What happened?"

Bluegaze looked at Everlight, but not actually seeing her.

"I received a prophecy. Our prophecy is over, and a new, terrible, one has come. I'll tell you about it later."

Bluegaze looked down. They were at the front of the clan also. Then he looked up, and thought. Our duty is done. Though the beginning has just begone. So let us sleep until they come...

::---::

Markstar sighed as he stepped inside the camp. They would need to clean and fix up the camp. Then Markstar's attention was drawn to three cats, only 10 moons, sitting under the Lake Rock. Markstar bared his teeth and hissed. Nestflame narrowed his eyes, thinking he recognized these cats, but it couldn't be possible. He had never seen them before, right? 

Bluegaze narrowed his eyes, and saw the cats through Markstar's mind. Who are they? Markstar spoke.

"Who are you!?"

The cat in the middle, with icy blue eyes stepped forward.

"Greetings. My name is Bre-Burst, and these are my brothers, Singe and Flash. We wish to join your clan."

::---::

(Cliff-hanger. ^_^  Hope you enjoy the new design too!!)






Tuesday, December 28, 2010

The Beginning of an End-Part2*Updated*

Markstar growled at Nestflame, then stalked out of the Medicine Cat's Den. He leaped onto a cat, and tore his claws into the cat's back, and then continuing with throwing the cat. He pricked his ears when he heard a yowl from the Medicine Cat's Den. he spun around and ran into the den to find several BlackClan Cats running into the secret entrance. He yowled and saw Adder getting up, looking dazed. Markstar ran into the cave and snarled, throwing himself at the enemy warriors. The Queen's who were inside helped fight. He saw his kits guarding the kits of the clan, snarling at the enemy warriors.

More and more BlackClan warriors seemed to come in, and Markstar made a difficult desicion.

"Everyone get into the clearing! It'll be safer out there where we aren't cornered!"

The Queen's nodded, and quickly dispatched the warrior who was attacking them before grabbing the kits they could, and herding the others out. They made a circle around the remaining kits, and tumbled into the Clearing where warriors immediately went to protect them. Markstar followed them out, looking for his five kits. He saw Silhouettepaw and Blazedpaw sticking close to the queens, though his daughter pretty much had to hold on to Blazedpaw to get him to stay. Markstar saw Wanderpaw sticking to the shadows of the camp, her eyes wary. Markstar knew Shatteredpaw and Covepaw had gotten out too. Hopefully they were sticking together. Markstar leaped onto a tom, and sent the tom wailing. Then he looked around, and the whole battle seemed to zoom out around him. His eyes only focused on one thing. Markstar yowled and ran forward, bumping into cat fighting, but not noticing. He crouched down beside the still body, his eyes filled with grief.

"Covepaw! No!"

But Markstar had to face the fact, that Covepaw had been killed. Markstar shook, and yowled above the roar of the battle.

"LakeClan! Retreat!"

Many of the LakeClan cats looked at him in surprise, but didn't ask any questions. They got away from their attackers, and headed out of the camp. Markstar grabbed Covepaw's scruff, and saw Nestflame dragging Strongspirit out of the Medicine Cat Den with Adder helping. Markstar looked away from Nestflame's burning stare. Hopefully know one else had been killed. He pushed his way to the front of the clan, letting Wrencall take Covepaw.

"Go to the border and over! We lost. We wouldn't have won. I'm sorry, to everyone."

Markstar hung his head and ran towards the border, his clan following. He tried to block out the sounds of yowls of triumph from their old camp. Markstar shook his head, and stopped finally when not a trace of LakeClan remained in the air other then his warriors. He flopped down on the ground, not even noticing, that four cats were missing. Four cats were left behind with hundred's of enemy warriors. One of them being Shatteredpaw...

::---::

Sunnycry followed the clan out of the camp, but instead of following them through the territory, she ran to BlackClan's territory. When she got to the border, her eyes brightened when she saw Erol, sitting in the territory, waiting. Sunnycry smiled, and started to walk forward.

I've got my memories,
Always inside of me,
But I can't go back,
Back to how it was.

Pictures of her kit days filled her head, when life was simple.

I believe you now,
I've come too far, 
No, I can't go back,
Back to how it was.

She smiled as she remembered Erol telling her his stories when they were mere kits. Not look at them.

Created for a place I've never known, 
This is home,
Now I'm finally where I belong,
Where I belong.

She broke into a jog, her heart filled with happiness.

Yeah, this is home!
I've been searching for a place of my own,
Now I've found it,
Maybe this is home!

Sunnyblade stopped in front of Erol, his eyes laughing.

Belief over misery,
I've seen the enemy,
And I won't go back,
Back to how it was.

She pictured BlackClan, with Fierystar. She could just tell that Fierystar was gone. Erol's body was laced with fresh wounds.

And I got my heart set on what happens next,
I got my eyes wide, 
It's not over yet,
We are miracles and we're not alone.

Sunnycry smiled, and licked one of Erol's wounds, knowing he had followers.

Yeah, this is home,
Now I'm finally where I belong,
Where I belong,
Yeah, this is home.

Erol smiled, and started to tell Sunnycry all that had happened.

I've been searching for a place of my own,
Now I've found it,
Maybe this is home,
Yeah, this is home.

And now,
After all my searching,
After all my questions,
I'm gonna call it home.

Sunnycry smiled at Erol when he finished, and they started to walk back to the BlackClan Camp.

I've got a brand new mindset,
I can finally see the sunset,
I'm gonna call it home.

Called this is home,
Now I'm finally where I belong,
Where I belong,
Yeah, this is home.

I've been searching for a place of my own,
Now I've found it,
Maybe this is home,
This is home.

And now I know,
Yeah, this is home.

I've come too far,
And I won't go back,
Yeah, this is home.

Sunnycry padded into the camp. Half the cats were gone, but she felt welcomed. Half of her life was spent here. Sunnycry smiled at Erol, knowing her old life was only a memory.

::---::

This is the song used up above-


Monday, December 27, 2010

The Beginning of an End-Part1

Markstar watched the five newest apprentices, his kits, pad out of the Apprentice's Den. It had been four nights since their ceremony, and they loved it. Wanderpaw looked around for her mentor, Dreamsea. Was I right to choose Dreamsea as a mentor...? Markstar shook off the doubt, as he knew Dreamsea was capable. Markstar got up, and padded to the fresh-kill pile. It wasn't large, but large enough for each cat to at least get three bites. The prey was still running, but Markstar could feel a sharp change in the wind that day. Cold air and frost was coming, and they needed to stock up. Some warriors and apprentices were busy making holes to bury the prey in. It was a long process, as the ground was frozen. Markstar padded over to them.

"Just make it as deep as you can. Don't rip your claws out trying to dig in this, because if you have no claws, you won't be able to fight."

Markstar smiled. A few cat's had already had a torn claw from this job, so he didn't want to push it.

Markstar was about to pad out of the camp, when a cat flew at him from the tunnel. Then the whole patrol followed, their fur on end, and their eyes wild. Markstar shook out his fur, and stared at the leader of the patrol, Bluegaze.

"What's wrong Bluegaze!?"

He had never seen Bluegaze so terrified, he relied on the older, blind, warrior, as he usually could talk some sense into a situation. he was usually calm. But Bluegaze's sightless eyes weren't looking at Markstar, they were fixed on Everlight. Everlight's eyes were wide with fear. He heard Bluegaze whisper.

"It's happening... The destruction is here..."

Then Bluegaze's head snapped back to the entrance of camp, his eyes wide with terror. Markstar looked at the entrance. Nothing's there, so why is Bluegaze so terrified- Markstar was pulled from his thoughts as a snarling cat leaped on him. He yowled, and kicked the cat's belly with his hind legs, sending the cat flying. Markstar leaped up, his eyes wild. The clearing stank with the stench of BlackClan, but he had never seen these warriors before. Then, Fierystar's words rang in his head. I have more warriors then you can imagine, and they shall destroy LakeClan. Markstar looked around, searching in vain for his kits. They hadn't had much battle training, they would be killed with in the first moments of the battle!

Then Markstar yowled when he saw Wanderpaw was pinned down, a large tom biting into her neck. Markstar snarled and leaped at the tom, ripping into his shoulders and face. The tom looked shocked, then ran off. Markstar grabbed Wanderpaw's scruff. She was still breathing, but how badly hurt was she? Markstar ran to the medicine cat den. He saw that Nestflame had the secret room opened, and Markstar dragged Wanderpaw into it. Jayflight was inside, getting herbs ready, and he immediately leaped to help Wanderpaw. Markstar ran back out, and got his four other kits, and herded them into the secret room. Blazedpaw protested, saying he could fight.

"No! You'll be killed!"

Markstar threw them in, entrusting that Adder would guard the room well. Queens and kits were already inside also. Good. Everyone who can't fight is safe. Markstar then leaped into the battle, finding himself fighting beside Strongspirit. But where was Fierystar?

::---::

Erol stood in the BlackClan camp. He knew that there was a battle raging inside LakeClan, but he had to take care of business. He could feel it was time. Fierystar sat in the middle of the camp, listening. The whole clan sat around the perimeter of the camp, some scared and worried, others glowing triumphantly. Erol was one who sat in the circle, his eyes scanning the circle, taking into perspective where all of Fierystar's loyal warriors were. They all sat behind Fierystar in the circle, and Erol sat across from them. Erol then stood up, and walked onto the center of the camp, facing Fierystar, his claws unsheathed. Erol snarled.

"Your rule over this clan is over Fierystar! Step down, or I'll make you. I am leader now."

Fierystar snarled, then laughed.

"Never! This is my clan. And a weakling like you would never defeat me."

Erol looked down, shaking his head.

"I didn't want to have to fight... But if I have to, then I will!"

Erol snarled and he leaped at Fierystar as he said the last line. Fierystar was taken by surprise. Then regained himself as he felt Erol's claws dig into his shoulders. Fierystar flipped Erol over easily, and ripped into Erol's chest. Erol's body convulsed with pain as the skin was ripped away. But then he leaped up, but only half way, and sank his teeth into Fierystar's neck. Fierystar's eyes widened, and he tore himself away, blood flowing from his wound. Fierystar then placed his paw on Erol neck, claws digging in. Erol gasped for air, and Fierystar smirked.

"Any last words...?"

Erol snarled, and choked out a sound, blood trickling from his mouth.

"Y-ya. Hope your stomach gets better."

Erol snarled, and with all of his effort, kicked his back legs into Fierystar's stomach, claws tearing into the flesh. Fierystar's eyes widened as his body arched, and then gasped as he was flung across the clearing, a large gaping wound in his stomach. Erol stumbled and got up, his paws threatening to collapse beneath him. Erol felt light-headed as he was losing a lot of blood from his chest. Then he stumbled to his knees, his paws tucked underneath him. Erol watched Fierystar's breathing stop, then start again shortly after. Fierystar struggled to sit, blood still lightly flowing from his wounds, though they had been mostly healed by the Dark Forest when he had lost a life. Fierystar snarled, then looked around to see many cats baring their teeth, ready to attack. Erol choked.

"Leave. Or my warriors will kill you."

Then Erol looked at the large crowd.

"Anyone who doesn't want to stay, you better go with Fierystar. If I find any of his followers still here, they shall be attacked mercilessly."

A quarter of the clan got up and surrounded Fierystar, and then the group padded out of the camp, hopefully forever. Erol then let his head sink into his paws, his breathing ragged. Erol saw the medicine cat come up to him, and treat his wounds before Erol passed out. 

::---::

Ridgefeather blinked open his eyes. He was still in the cage, but he was no longer restrained, and no tubes were attached to him. Ridgefeather stood up shakily, and saw two Two-leg's staring in at him. They were talking, but he couldn't understand a word they said.

"So you jsut found him, almost dead in your back yard?"

The female nodded.

"Yes. he must be a wild cat. There are wild cat's in the forests back there."

The man in the white coat nodded.

"He's ready to leave. He'll be a bit shaky. If he's wild like you he is, take it slow. It'll be weird for him, especially with that cast. We were lucky to save that leg. It had been broken in seven places."

The female nodded.

"So I can take him today?"

The man nodded.

"Ya. Let me just get a carrier."

The female waited, and opened the door of the cage. Ridgefeather cringed backward, but didn't hiss. He was more scared then wanting to attack. The Two-leg's had saved his life, hadn't they? Did that mean he should be scared of them? Ridgefeather saw the white coat two-leg come back with a different cage, and he carefully grabbed Ridgefeather's scruff. Ridgefeather shook as he was gently put into the new cage. The female two-leg said some other words, then walked out of the Two-leg place.

Ridgefeather blinked at the brightness of the sky, and turned his head into the darkness of the cage. 

Ridgefeather knew he had fallen asleep, but he was awoken when he head a meow of welcome. Am I back home...? But when he opened his eyes he was still in the cage. Ridgefeather sighed, still feeling very tired. The cage he was in stopped bouncing, and he turned his head to looked out the entrance. Another cat was sitting there, her head tilted. 

"Why don't you come out! No one will hurt you. You're a wild cat, right? I used to be a stray... but not wild. My name is Maple. What's yours?"

Ridgefeather turned around, his eyes sullen. He slowly crept forward, and stepped out of the cage, his hind leg felt like a dead weight because of the cast. As soon as all four of his paws were out of the cage, his front feet slipped forward, and his back feet backwards. He yowled in surprise, and fell to the ground. 

"My name is Ridgefeather... I lived in a clan. "

Maple nodded.

"Want me to show you around? You live here now!"

Ridgefeather sighed, and shook his head.

"I just want to lie down. I want to go home."

Maple blinked, sincerity in her eyes.

"I know you do, but, you almost died. Here, you can live a safe life. Come on. You can lie down over here."

Maple padded away, and Ridgefeather padded after her, or more like clunked and slipped after her. he sighed in relief as he felt the ground change. This ground was easier to grip on, and he looked around. He had never been in a two-leg nest before, and it was huge. And warm. Then he heard Maple meow, and saw her sitting on a weird log.

"What's that?"

Maple laughed.

"It's a couch! It's superrr soft! Come on up!"

Ridgefeather judged the height, and tried to jump up, but couldn't because of his leg. He turned his head when he heard someone come in. He saw the two-leg standing in the entrance of the area, a slight frown on her face. She then walked away, and soon came back with some boxes. Ridgefeather stared at the devices, not sure what they were.

"Come on. They're to help you get up."

Ridgefeather stumbled onto the first box, and shook with uncertainty, but finally he was on the couch. The couch was soft, softer then the moss that he used to sleep on. He sighed and curled up in a ball, feeling lonely. Then he lifted his head in surprise when he felt Maple curl up beside him, but he was too tired to object, and he drifted into sleep.

Sunday, December 26, 2010

More Ceremonies


Stormpaw, Lionpaw, Stillpaw, Songpaw and Bubblepaw. Please step forward.

*Markstar nodded at the apprentices.*

Mentors, are you satisfied that your apprentice is ready to become a warrior?

*The mentors all nod and respond.*

Yes, they are ready.

*Markstar nodded.*

I, Markstar, leader of LakeClan call upon my warrior ancestors to look down upon these apprentices. They have trained hard to learn the ways of your noble code, and I give them to you as warriors in turn.

Stormpaw, Lionpaw, Stillpaw, Songpaw and Bubblepaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and protect and defend your clan even at the cost of your life?

*They nod nod and say I do.*

Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior names.

Stormpaw, from this moment you will be known as Stormpath. StarClan honors your wisdom, and we welcome you as a full warrior of LakeClan.

Lionpaw, from this moment you will be known as Lioncall. StarClan honors your bravery, and we welcome you as a full warrior of LakeClan.

Stillpaw, from this moment you will be known as Stillecho. StarClan honors your enthusiasm, and we welcome you as a full warrior of LakeClan. 

*The clan started to cheer for the new warriors.*

Stormpath! Lioncall! Stillecho!



*Stillecho looked around at the crowd, she looked at Silentecho, her face beaming, but that quickly changed when she saw he wasn't even watching her, his apprentice. She followed his gaze, and saw him looking at Soul. Stillecho, looked away, and when the cheering stopped, sat down near Grayshadow, her gaze down. Markstar spoke again.*

We now have an apprentice ceremony! 

By naming apprentices we show that LakeClan will survive and remain strong.

  *Markstar's face beamed, and he looked down at his kits, his eyes soft.*


Silhouettekit, Covekit, Shatteredkit, Blazedkit, and Wanderkit, please step forward.


*The five kits stepped forward, faces shining. *


Until you have received you warrior names, you will be known as
Silhouettepaw, Covepaw, Shatteredpaw, Blazedpaw, and Wanderpaw!

Dreamsea, Fleckrain, Wrencall, Bladeheart, and Soul, please step forward. Train your apprentices well.

Dreamsea, you shall mentor Wanderpaw.

Fleckrain, you shall mentor Shatteredpaw.

Bladeheart, you shall mentor Covepaw.
 

Wrencall, you shall mentor Blazedpaw.

Soul, you shall mentor Silhouettepaw.

*The mentors touched the apprentices noses, then the clan started to cheer.*
Silhouettepaw! Blazedpaw! Covepaw! Shatteredpaw! Wanderpaw!

*Markstar leaped off of the Lake Rock and sat beside Strongspirit, smiling.*

Saturday, December 18, 2010

The Need to Give Effort(BlackClan POV)-Part 6

(If everyone wants to see what happened at the MoonCave, go there and read the comments! PLEASE! It is sooo awesome! I would recommend it if you want to understand the last few parts of this posts...!)

Sunnyblade stared down, shocked. Three kits lay in front of her, all dead. They had been born dead, but they were Raggedflame's. Sunnyblade whimpered, and covered her head in her paws. She knew Fierystar sat in the entrance of the den, his eyes burning with anger. Then he spat.

"You can't do anything good! You're going to have kits again."

Then he stalked away. Sunnyblade shook, then felt a tail on her shoulder.

"Come on. I'm getting you out of here. "

Sunnyblade looked up to see Erol, his eyes were flashing.

"Now!"

Sunnyblade nodded, took one glance at the three lifeless kits, then followed Erol sullenly out a hole in the den. She blinked at the brightness, and had to squint as she followed Erol. She felt blind, but she soon felt the dirt turn to grass, and then shadows covered her. She looked up to see trees. Trees bare of all leaves. She choked.

"W-we're in LakeClan!"

Erol nodded.

"But where's Mossyclaw?"

Erol shrugged.

"I haven't seen her in BlackClan the last few days."

Sunnyblade looked down, and saw the LakeClan camp. Her heart quickened.

"Icycurrent!"

She then bolted ahead of Erol, and into the LakeClan camp. Cats turned to look at who had burst in, and lots started to bristle. She immediately shrank back, realizing she must be unrecognizable. She was much older now, her muscles rippling under her pelt from intense training in BlackClan. Her eyes were cold from her moons their, and her face also showed age. Though she was not old, this look of age was having to handle everything she had to in BlackClan. From being forced to have kits, and even having kits die at her paws. She heard a snarl, and saw Markstar appear.

"Who are you!?"

He sniffed the air, and she knew he could only smell BlackClan.

"Why is a BlackClan cat here!?"

Sunnyblade shook, then saw Erol pad in. His eyes flashed, and he padded to stand beside Sunnyblade.

"She is not a BlackClan cat. She is the daughter of a medicine cat and a deputy. The daughter of Rosedawn and Icycurrent. And her name is Sunnyblade."

Markstar's eyes widened.

"Sunnypaw-blade?! You're still alive!"

Sunnyblade nodded, then saw Icycurrent watching her. His eyes were filled with joy.

"What happened? You look so much different!"

Markstar exclaimed. Sunnyblade looked uneasy, but responded.

"I grew up in BlackClan. Though, I don't want to speak of anything from what happened. There is one thing I wish to get."

Markstar tipped his head to the side.

"I want to receive my warrior name. Fierystar gave me the name Sunnyblade, but it was not a proper ceremony. I want a proper one, and I new name that does not represent BlackClan."

She looked at Erol to see him smiling at her. Markstar nodded, then leaped up onto the LakeRock.

"Since you already have a warrior name, I shall not perform the usual ceremony, as StarClan sees you as Sunnyblade.

"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 she will be known as Sunnycry for her determination!"

"Sunnycry! Sunnycry! Sunnycry!"

Sunnycry stood proudly, and looked at Erol.


"I need to go, but I'll see you soon."


Sunnycry looked hurt, but before she could speak, Erol spoke.


"I promise I will be okay. But stay here for now, safe."


Sunnycry nodded, and licked his shoulder before he padded away. 

Then, a patrol of cats came in, carrying a body. Markstar dipped his head.


"We shall grieve for Stormbreak tonight. He is welcomed in StarClan."


Sunnycry watched in sadness. She slightly remembered the tom. But she stayed silent, and a while after she saw Bluegaze walk in, limping. Markstar padded over to him.


"Where's Ridgefeather?"


Bluegaze shook his head.


"Apollo, the wolf, took him... "


Markstar narrowed his eyes.


"Where...?"


Bluegaze looked down.


"He took Ridgefeather to the two-legs saying that that may be his only hope of living. StarClan was about to take him. He was about to die..."

Markstar closed his eyes.

"Let's hope he gets back safely."


Bluegaze nodded, then padded to Nestflame's den. Sunnycry stayed silent still, keeping her warrior vigil. She watched as the sun started to climb in the sky, before going to the warriors den.


::---::

Ridgefeather opened his eyes slightly. He was being thrown around in a small area, and he saw bars in front of him. He soon realized he was in a monster before blacking out.

When Ridgefeather re-awoke, he once in a silver room, Two-leg's in white surrounded him, he tried to yowl, but he blacked out before he could.

::---::

Ridgefeather woke in a forest. He looked around. StarClan... My pain is over... Then he saw Fleckwater pad up to him.

"Am I dead?"

Fleckwater looked down.

"I-i don't know. Just hang in there. Good-bye..."

Ridgefeather nodded, and Fleckwater faded.

::---::

Ridgefeather jerked awake, and felt his movements were very slow. He looked around, his body filled with sleep. He was in a silver box, slightly strapped down to restrain too much movement. Many tubes were attached to his leg, and a tube went down his throat. He tried to see his paws, but couldn't, as something was obstructing his view. He looked into the silver wall and gasped.  A collar, a cone was around his neck! Ridgefeather's eyes rolled into the top of his head, and he let his head sink down. 

Ridgefeather stayed this way for a while, and then he saw movement. The cage door was being opened, and he saw a Two-leg face. He cringed backwards in fear, but couldn't move much. He wanted to yowl for help, but the tube down his neck was restricting him. He struggled vainly and felt something rip, before the Two-leg made a quick movement, and he felt a sharp poke in his front leg. He started to feel sleepy again, and before he feel back asleep, he noticed that blood was started to drip onto the cage floor, then he blacked out for the third time.

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Expected Ceremonies

Wakepaw, Bladedpaw and Bladepaw. Please step forward.

*Markstar smiled at the apprentices.*

Mentors, are you satisfied that your apprentice is ready to become a warrior?

*The mentors all nod and respond.*

Yes, they are ready.

*Markstar nodded.*

I, Markstar, leader of LakeClan call upon my warrior ancestors to look down upon these apprentices. They have trained hard to learn the ways of your noble code, and I give them to you as warriors in turn.

Wakepaw, Bladedpaw and Bladepaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and protect and defend your clan even at the cost of your life?

*They nod nod and say I do.*

Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior names.

Bladepaw, from this moment you will be known as Bladeheart. StarClan honors your wisdom, and we welcome you as a full warrior of LakeClan.

Bladedpaw, from this moment you will be known as Bladedflame. StarClan honors your bravery, and we welcome you as a full warrior of LakeClan.

Wakepaw, from this moment you will be known as Wakesong. StarClan honors your sincerity, and we welcome you as a full warrior of LakeClan.

*The clan started to cheer for the new warriors.*


Wakesong! Bladedflame! Bladeheart!

*Once the cheering died down, Markstar spoke again.*

Now, as tradition. You must sit a silent vigil tonight to reflect on your warrior duties!

*Then, he continued*

By naming apprentices we show that LakeClan will survive and remain strong.

*Markstar looked down, then smiled.


Songkit, Lightkit, Reedkit, Bubblekit, Fleckedkit and Dawningkit, please step forward.


*The four kits stepped forward, almost bouncing in excitement. *


Until you have received you warrior names, you will be known as
Songpaw, Lightpaw, Reedpaw, Bubblepaw, Fleckedpaw and Dawningpaw!

Robinwing, Hailingsky, Whisperspirit, Dizzysong, and Jetblaze, please step forward. Train your apprentices well.

Hailingsky, you shall mentor Dawningpaw.

Whisperspirit, you shall mentor Lightpaw.

Dizzysong, you shall mentor Reedpaw.
 

Robinwing, you shall mentor Songpaw.

Petalshimmer, you shall mentor Bubblepaw.
Jetblaze, you shall mentor Fleckedpaw.
 

*The mentors touched the apprentices noses, then the clan started to cheer.*

Fleckedpaw! Dawningpaw! Reedpaw! Lightpaw! Songpaw! Bubblepaw! 

*Markstar nodded.*


We still have two more ceremonies. Both are very important. Silentecho, please step forward.

*Silentecho stepped forward.*


Stormwater, you wish to step down as deputy. If that is your wish, that is what shall happen.


*Markstar cleared his throat.*


I say these words before StarClan, so that the spirits of our warrior ancestors may hear and approve my choice! The new deputy of LakeClan is Silentecho! 


Silentecho! Silentecho! Silentecho!

*Markstar smiled.*

Congratulations. This also means that Fallenstrike is our head warrior!

Fallenstrike! Fallenstrike! Fallenstrike!

Now. There is one more ceremony, but I can not administer it. Nestflame.

*Markstar dipped his head.*

You have spoken with me and you believe it is time for your apprentice to receive his full name. If you believe he is ready, which I also do, then you two shall go to the MoonCave tonight.

*Nestflame smiled, and looked at Ridgepaw, who's eyes were shining.*

Ready?

*Ridgepaw nodded.*

Always.

*Nestflame nodded, and then Ridgepaw and him padded out of the camp. Markstar then spoke.*

That is all!