Silverkit to Silverpaw
That next day represented that Silverkit, Ashkit, and Winterkit were 6 moons old and were ready to be apprentices. Calliekit was close to 6 moons but Goldenstar thought so Calliekit would be happy she can be apprenticed with her "littermates". Goldenstar came to their den that morning.
"Oh, good morning Goldenstar!" Sparklepelt said respectfully acknowledging her leader had entered her den. "Is it time?"
"Yes, Sparklepelt!"said Goldenstar. Now I must speak to the kits.
Sparklepelt had the kits come to Goldenstar, and then she spoke.
"Dear kits, who has dreamed of being an apprentice?"
Ashkit, Winterkit, and Calliekit all meowed excitingly around Silverkit.
"Today your dream will come true! All 4 of you are ready to become apprentices. This means you will have mentors and you learn how to hunt, smell, fight and behave like a warrior. You will leave your mother's den and sleep with Jackiepaw and Amberpaw in the apprentices' den."
"When will we become warriors?" asked Ashkit.
"That will happen when you prove to me you are a warrior," replied Goldenstar. This will happen at different times for each of you, so be patient it will happen. Just be happy you are an apprentice, and it will come very soon.
Goldenstar left the den. Sparklepelt approached Silverkit.
"Are you okay?"
"Yes, but I'm scared!" Silverkit finally admitted out loud so her brothers could hear.
SCARDY! SCARDY! They taunted her.
"It will be fine think you'll be with Calliekit," her mother said.
"Listen to her Silverkit!" said Calliekit out of nowhere. That's why I'm not scared because I will be with you!
Silverkit gave Calliekit a lick.
GoldenStar called a meeting. All the cats came out, even Grayflower who was expecting kits soon. Silverkit was calmed when she saw Darkpelt coming towards the High Rock with Nightpelt. He came towards the kits.
"I am proud of all 4 of you!" Darkpelt admitted. You all will make great warriors.
Darkpelt gave each of them a quick loving lick. Silverkit wasn't scared anymore. She was excited!!
"I am proud to say ShadowClan was 4 new apprentices!" Goldenstar began. Ashkit please come forward. Ashkit you are now Ashpaw and your mentor will be Orangeflight.
Orangeflight came forward and touched noses with Ashpaw.
"Winterkit you are now Winterpaw and your mentor will be Cedarface."
Cedarface came forward and touched noses with Winterpaw.
"Calliekit you are now Calliepaw and your mentor will be Windstorm."
Windstorm came forward and touched noses with Calliepaw. Silverkit felt weird, she wondered why Goldenstar decided to apprentice her last of all.
"And now I have 1 more kit to be apprenticed! Silverkit, you are now Silverpaw and your mentor will be Snowpelt."
Snowpelt looked extremely happy, Silverpaw knew Snowpelt was a kind and gentle she-cat. But, she knew Snowpelt was fierce during battle and would probably be a great mentor for Silverpaw. So, when Snowpelt came to touch noses with Silverpaw, Silverpaw did so happily. She was not afraid to be an apprentice anymore. She was happy she was no longer a kit, but an apprentice! One step closer to being a warrior!!
