Magpiekit

[_Mirrorstone]

Padding toward the Flat Stone, SpiderClan's leader easily lept onto it.

“Let all those cats old enough to catch their own prey join here beneath the Stone for a Clan meeting.”

Below, cats were beginning to gather around the meeting-place, and once every cat was settled, Mirrorstone began the apprentice ceremony. He beckoned Magpiekit to step forward with the flick of his his tail.

“Magpiekit, you are ready to become an apprentice. I give you your apprentice name, Magpiepaw. Hawkfeather, are you ready for your first apprentice?”

As far as Mirrorstone knew, Hawkfeather hadn't had an apprentice yet, and he figured, maybe it was about time she did. The white leader knew of Hawkfeather's handicap, but also of Magpiepaw's determination and problem-solving skills. He believed if any cat were to be apprenticed by Hawkfeather, it would be Magpiepaw.

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Magpiepaw grinned, looking back over her shoulder at Hawkfeather, hoping she'd say yes, er... nod or accept her as an apprentice. Magpiekit wasn't exactly sure why, but she liked Hawkfeather, there was just something about the she-cat. She reminded her... of, her mother. She'd never really known her parents, but.. Hawkfeather, Magpiekit wasn't sure. She just seemed so much like she had imagined her mother.[/center][/color]

[--> arcticstripe <--]

Arcticstripe smiled happily at the small kit. A look of joy was placed upon her face and Arcticstripe couldn't help thinking back to the day she was made into an apprentice and the day she recieved her mentor that taught her everything.

She smiled to herself and watched, she found herself hoping along with the new apprentice that Hawkfeather would reply with a stron yes.

[.:neptune<]

Hawkfeather was completely shocked by the fact that Mirrorstone chose her to be Magpiekit's mentor. She had always thought that she would never be able to have an apprentice because of her disability. She felt everyone's eyes on her. Quickly she began nodding her head, excited and nervous all at the same time. Her stomach twisted as she stood unsteadily and walked to Magpiekit.

With each step a new thought entered her mind. What if Magpiekit can't understand what I'm saying? Was one that made her heart thump painfully in her chest, but she pushed the thought to the back of her mind, letting the excitment burst forth like the blooming of a flower. As the golden warrior approched the eager kit, she bent her head, waiting to touch noses.

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[_Mirrorstone]

Magpiepaw beamed and bounced excitedly, nearly knocking heads with Hawkfeather instead of touching noses. Training would be hard, but it would pay off in the end, and Mirrorstone himself knew that Hawkfeather would make a good mentor, even if he couldn't speak.

"This'll be great."

Magpiepaw mewed happliy, giving a grateful glance to Mirrorstone for picking a great she-cat to be her mentor. "Thank you, Mirrorstone," she added before looking back to Hawkfeather, "I'm glad you're my mentor." she piped up, fur standing on end with the excitement that heavily clouded the air.

[.:neptune<]

Hawkfeather was still a little surprised. But feeling the excitment run of the eager new apprentice seemed to rub off on her, and without realizing it, she began to purr loudly. It didn't really sound normal, it was more hoarse and worn. But she was purring, something she had had trouble doing her whole life. She stopped, shocked by the sound that was coming from her. Then looked down at her apprentice, her pale green eyes gleaming brightly.

So maybe there will be a few obstacles to overcome while training, thought the golden warrior, But Magpiepaw and I can overcome them together.

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[_Mirrorstone]

Magpiepaw's tail tip wagged as she bounced happliy beside her new mentor, Hawkfeather wouldn't be too hard to understand. Arcticstripe had said the she-cat didn't talk, but neither had she was she was young, and her foster-mother had understood her just as well as any other kit.

"When do we start? When do we start!"

Magpiepaw squeaked happliy, twisting in overexcited circles and looking from Hawkfeather to Mirrorstone.

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"Not just yet, Magpiepaw," Mirrorstone said with a mrrow of laughter, flicking his tail for another cat to come forward, this time, sneaking a sideways glance at Arcticstripe.

"Boulderpaw, come forward."[/center][/color]

[--> arcticstripe <--]

Boulderpaw widened his eyes. What? His paws shakily stepped forward without telling them to move. His tail flicked nervously in the air as he moved towards the Flat Stone. He didn't know what to feel, happiness? Worry? He cleared his expression, waiting to see what Mirrorstone would say to decide what he should look like.

Boulderpaw had no clue that Mirrorstone was planning on making him a warrior, but Arcticstripe did. A smile was splayed across her face and her eyes twinkled. She looked up at Mirrorstone, secretly giving him thanks.

[_Mirrorstone]

Mirrorstone blinked, eyes falling on Boulderpaw before fixing on Silverpelt, and the ancient StoneClan warriors that were concealed inside it.

Boulderpaw?

SpiderClan's leader mewed, as though making sure he was listening, and fully understanding of what he was about to say. Taking one last glance to Arcticstripe, then looking back to her apprentice once more he said,

Boulderpaw has served his Clan with bravery, and loyalty. And with Arcticstripe's approval, I wish to honor Boulderpaw's great skill and courage by giving him his warrior name.

Mirrorstone heaved a deep breath, this being the first warrior naming ceremony he had performed since becoming leader. The noble, yet young SpiderClan leader looked to StoneClan, then back down to the soon-to-be warrior.

Boulderpaw, from this point forward, you will be known as Boulderclaw.

[--> arcticstripe <--]

Boulderpaw - or Boulderclaw now - was stunned. He had never expected this. He thought it was far to soon. Arcticstripe had taught him well, but was it enough to be a full warrior? He seemed to shake, not knowing if this was best. He stared, his eyes filled with actual fear. Why was he frightened?

He knew, it was the world that was around him. The forest scared him. Now that he was a warrior he had more duties then he had ever had before. It was a frightening thought. He turned, his eyes falling upon Arcticstripe.

Arcticstripe gazed at him and reasured him with a large smile. She dipped her head, telling him it was the right thing. She told him in her eyes and her nod that everything would be OK and he was worthy of the position.

Boulderclaw seemed to be recharged by looking at Arcticstripe. He looked around at the other cats, and became frightened again though. Would they accept a warrior that was a kittypet only four moons ago? He cringed, hoping that they wouldn't go against Arcticstripe and Mirrorstone's wish.

[~The~Fire~Within~]

"Boulderclaw!" Shouted Destinystrike.


(( writer's block))

[moonchaser]

Boulderclaw! Boulderclaw!

Feathersong chanted the new warrior's name with the rest of her clan.

[robin]

BOULDERCLAW!BOULDERCLAW!

Spiderpaw shouted the loudest of all.

[.:neptune<]

Hawkfeather smiled at the new warrior, making sure that he saw sot that he knew that she was happy for him.

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