Ceremonies 06.04.17

[Oceanstar]

- Mudclaw , Willowspirit , @shiny22 , Shiningsun , Plumpaw , Pipitpaw , Kitepaw , Hickorypaw , Swanfrost , @rosa , Swiftpaw please don't forget to update yourselves in the activity check -

<sub>"Mudpaw, you are loyal and kind. It is time for you to become a warrior. I name you Mudclaw. Do you promise to uphold the warrior code, and defend your clan, even at the cost of your life?
( Wait for response of "I do". )
Then I commend you to CloudClan, to become a warrior."

"Firepaw, you are swift and outgoing. It is time for you to become a warrior. I name you Firewasp. Do you promise to uphold the warrior code, and defend your clan, even at the cost of your life?
( Wait for response of "I do". )
Then I commend you to CloudClan, to become a warrior."
- In this instance if you'd like to rename yourself Fireclaw it will be permitted, but the suffix 'wasp' fits better due to her social personality and fast attacking -

"Willowpaw, you are hard-working and selfless. It is time for you to become a warrior. I name you Willowspirit. Do you promise to uphold the warrior code, and defend your clan, even at the cost of your life?
( Wait for response of "I do". )
Then I commend you to CloudClan, to become a warrior."

"Shiningpaw, you are gentle and well-intentioned. It is time for you to become a warrior. I name you Shiningsun. Do you promise to uphold the warrior code, and defend your clan, even at the cost of your life?
( Wait for response of "I do". )
Then I commend you to CloudClan, to become a warrior."


It was then time to name his own kits apprentices. They had grown up so fast and Oceanstar looked down on all of them, only missing Swiftkit. His smile was proud as he surveyed them. He had chosen their mentors carefully, curious to see how their training would go.


"By naming this apprentice, we show that FireClan will survive and remain strong. Pipitkit, from now on you will be known as Pipitpaw.
Swanfrost, you are ready for another apprentice. You will be Pipitpaw's mentor."

"By naming this apprentice, we show that FireClan will survive and remain strong. Kitekit, from now on you will be known as Kitepaw.
Rosetail, you are ready for another apprentice. You will be Kitepaw's mentor."

"By naming this apprentice, we show that FireClan will survive and remain strong. Hickorykit, from now on you will be known as Hickorypaw.
Willowspirit, you are ready for your first apprentice. You will be Hickorypaw's mentor."

"By naming this apprentice, we show that FireClan will survive and remain strong. Swiftkit, from now on you will be known as Hickorypaw.
Firewasp, you are ready for your first apprentice. You will be Swiftpaw's mentor."

"Plumkit, step forward." He waited until the she-cat did so, tail flicking patiently. "By naming this apprentice, we show that FireClan will survive and remain strong. Plumkit, from now on you will be known as Plumpaw.
Honeyfur, you have told me you are ready to take on an apprentice. You will be Plumpaw's mentor and teach her in the ways of a medicine cat."

He then jumped down to walk amongst his children and congratulation them personally, heading for Plumpaw, Kitepaw, Pipitpaw and Hickorypaw. "I expect all of you to do your best."</sub>

[Hickorypaw]

Hickorykit sat with her white paws neatly together and back straight as the ceremonies commenced. A polite smile remained on her face as a few warriors were named, slightly envious. One day she would have her own unique warrior name, she knew. All she had to do was be patient and train hard. Finally it was her time and Hickorykit stood, padding farther into the clearing to stand below her father. She glanced at her brothers and sister beside her, pride welling in her chest. What an amazing family of warriors they would be. She'd make her father proud.

When Oceanstar called out her new name, Hickorypaw couldn't resist purring. Her pride increased when Plumpaw was named a medicine cat apprentice, and she immediately hurried over to bury her muzzle in her sister's fur. "Congratulations!" She purred warmly. "You'll be the best medicine cat ever. And one day I'll be a great leader! We'll rule Fireclan together." She was mainly joking but there was dedication in her gaze when she also stopped to congratulate Kitepaw, Swiftpaw and Pipitpaw. Then she began looking for her mentor, Willowspirit.

[Swiftpaw]

Swiftkit had been sitting next to his sister Hickorykit, fidgeting in his seat, constantly shifting his weight. He was watching the warriors receive their names with a look of awe. 'One day that's gonna be me up there!' He promised himself. For now, he was about to be named an apprentice. He was going to train hard and prove to Oceanstar that he was deserving of a warrior name! Yeah! It sounded like a great plan, even if he wasn't too great for planning. Then it was time to step forward. He swallowed, a sliver of nervousness creeping its way into his heart, as he moved forward when he was called. He hoped he could live up to be the warrior Oceanstar hoped to have for a son.

Swiftpaw broke out into a wide grin when he was given his apprentice name. Finally! He was so happy, for himself and his siblings! He was surprised to hear Plumpaw named as the new medicine cat, his smile falling to make way for surprise for a moment, only for his smile to return full force. He was sure that Plumpaw would be a fantastic medicine cat! He grinned at Hickorypaw, his tail waving behind him. "And I'll be right behind you both! Supporting you with everything!" Then he looked around at all his siblings. "This is amazing, we're all apprentices now!" Then he blinked, as if remembering something. 

"Ah! I should probably look for my mentor now! Gotta go, bye!" He squeaked, before dashing off to find Firewasp.

[Adaline]

Brightwing was watched the ceremonies from afar in the shadows, with a sad smile. She wasn't intending to be noticed by Willowspirit... But she was happy for her sister, even if she was pretty sure her sister hated her.

But still... Willowspirit deserved this. More than than even the silvery tabby knew herself, possibly.

She briefly wondered what Oceanstar was thinking as he assigned an apprentice to Willowspirit right off the bat. She didn't doubt her sister's abilities but... She wasn't sure if her sister had the disposition and attitude fit for a mentor... Then again, she wasn't sure she did either... And it wasn't right to be doubting her sister like this. Or... Questioning Oceanstar like this. She shook her head gently. She should stop this train of thought. She backed up further into the shadows.

[Plumpaw]

Plumkit shook with excitement as she stared up at her father. She was going to be a real apprentice! And, even better, all of her littermates were up there with her! It's perfect, she thought warmly, glancing towards her siblings before turing her attention back to the ceremony. More and more cats seemed to be arriving, there are so many new warriors being named, she felt proud of her clan for being so strong.

Her breath hitched her throat when Oceanstar looked upon her and her siblings, knowing that it was now their turned to be named. Pipitpaw, she looked over at her sister, watching as a warrior named Swanfrost was assigned her mentor. Next it was Kitepaw to Rosetail, then Hickorypaw to the newly-named Willowspirit, then Swiftpaw to another new warrior--Firewasp. Finally, it was her turn! Her tongue went dry, her blue eyes widening in surprised as Honeyfur was named her mentor. I'm going to be a medicine cat? she looked around at her littermates, then back at her father, I'm going to be a medicine cat! The fluffy she-cat couldn't hold back a loud purr, paws itching to run to her siblings but she waited until the ceremony was officially over before bounding over to her father and nuzzling him under the chin.

"I'm gonna be a medicine cat! I'm gonna be a medicine cat!" she chanted proudly, bouncing towards her siblings with bright eyes. She flushed pink at their support, grinning ear-to-ear, "don't think you guys can get rid of me just because we're sleeping in different dens!"

[Pipitpaw]

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Pipitkit watched with excitement as her father started naming the warriors and then the apprentices. Her eyes shined as she was renamed Pipitpaw. "I'll try to be the best apprentice ever! I'll make you proud of me daddy." Pipitpaw exclaimed, a smile spreading across her face. 

She then turned to her littermates. "Congrats Plumpaw, I never knew that you were going to be a medicine cat." The tortoiseshell and white she-cat was slightly disappointed that she wouldn't get to train as a warrior with her sister but they could still see each other. "Congrats all of you! We are going to be the best warriors FireClan has ever seen!" Pipitpaw then thought about her mentor. Oh right, I need to find my mentor. She didn't know who Swanfrost was but Pipitpaw tried to look around for her.

[Willowspirit]

Willowspirit could not believe that this day had finally come, her warrior ceremony. The new name felt foreign and strange on her tongue, and yet, caused thrills of excitement when she murmured it to herself. She noted that Mudpaw, now Mudclaw, had been named a warrior as well, which would certainly make Brightwing happy. 

She stiffened slightly as her name was called again, assigning her to an apprentice named Hickorypaw. Although doubt tingled throughout her bones, Willowspirit stood confidently, adrenaline still rushing through her after the ceremony. She located the newly named Hickorypaw among the crowd of cats, touching her tail tip to her shoulder. "Hello," Willowspirit mewed. "After my vigil, we'll begin your training straight away."

[Hickorypaw]

Swiftpaw was there and gone in an instant, offering his congratulations before buzzing away. Hickorypaw watched her brother disappear fondly, he hadn't changed. She turned her attention back to Plumpaw as her other siblings made their way over. "Oh, definitely not," she guaranteed. "We'll all go out on a family trip sometime." She didn't want becoming an apprentice to get in the way of her family one bit.

She purred in agreement with Pipitpaw's sentiment, leaning in to her sister to also give her a lick on the shoulder. It seemed right to congratulate all of them. The celebration was cut when Hickorypaw turned and noticed her mentor walking towards her. She tilted her head in polite respect as Willowspirit stopped before her. "I'll be ready," she promised serenely, enjoying her mentor's touch on her shoulder. She'd enjoy learning more about Willowspirit, she thought. Once her mentor had disappeared to sit her vigil she glanced back at her siblings. "We should make our nests in the apprentice den." Then realizing finally that Plumpaw wouldn't be sleeping with them she sent her sister a sad frown. "And I'll help you make a nest in the medicine cat den, Plumpaw! We'll make sure it's nice and warm and comfy."

[Oceanstar]

Oceanstar returned Plumpaw's nuzzle warmly. He had perhaps been slightly selfish in naming one of his own children a medicine cat in training, but if his kin could not accomplish it, then no one could. He expected great things from all of his children and had assigned their mentors to be a challenge for both cats involved in the partnership. There had been careful planning behind each of his decisions. He gave Plumpaw a last lick of congratulations before moving to Hickorypaw, nuzzling the she-cat's head. She was very similar to him in her leadership qualities, but warmer he supposed. Better with people. He was already proud of her.

His attention turned to encompass the others, Pipitpaw and Kitepaw. Swiftpaw had already disappeared somewhere of course. "I expect much from all of you. Do me proud."

[Swanfrost]

Swanfrost licked her lips, slightly nervous. She had two apprentices to train now. Hopefully they would both get along, that way she could train them at the same time and not have to worry about any fighting going on between them. Swanfrost was fairly surprised Oceanstar had picked her to mentor his own kit, though a sense of pride flashed through her. She tried to catch Willowspirit to congratulate her, though she had also been assigned an apprentice, and Swanfrost didn't want to ruin her moment.

She didn't exactly know who Pipitpaw was, so she stood as tall as she could, tail waving. "Pipitpaw?" She called, rather awkwardly. She finally spotted the apprentice, approaching swiftly. "Training starts at sun high, be ready." Her tail flicked seriously before she walked away.

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Rosetail stepped forward to Kitepaw and gave a small smile. She was slightly nervous, but determined, and when she was determined she could do anything. "Training will start at sunhigh tomorrow. Be ready and eat something before then. I'll meet you at the camp entrance."

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Firewasp looked at Oceanstar and replied.
"I do." she said, holding her head up high.
She was now a warrior. Proud and confident.
'Oh right! I'm a mentor right?' she thought right away, 'Where is Swiftpaw?'

She found Swiftpaw running towards her, a beautiful golden cat.
"Well hey there Swiftpaw!" she said excitedly, "Looks like I'm your mentor, right"

[Swiftpaw]

Swiftpaw finally found Firewasp, and was grinning like mad as he bounced in front of her. "Yeah! Yeah! When do we start?! Is it soon?! I'm so excited!" He babbled on and on, his bouncing seeming to increase in height and frequency as he got more excited.

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"Well, we will start training right away after your virgil." Firewasp said, chuckling.
'He sure is a energetic apprentice!' she thought.
"So did you enjoy your days of being a kit?" she asked Swiftpaw, "Say goodbye to those days and get ready to train into a warrior!"

[Moonfur]

[/b][/font] she purred. Moonfur was pround of her finally becoming a warrior– she surely deserved it. "I'm sure you'll be a great mentor."
She kept an eye out for the newly named Shiningsun as well. Though she'd only given the recent warrior her final assessment, she still wanted to congratulate her.[/font][/font][/ul]