A Dusk Thorn
Prologue
"I, Brackenstar, leader of Thunderclan, call my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. He has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend him to you as a warrior in his turn," Brackenstar said proudly looking at a golden tom beside him.
"Thornpaw, do you promise to up hold the warrior code and to protect and defend your clan, even at the cost of your life?" Brackenstar asked.
"I do," Thornpaw said loudly.
"Then by the powers of Starclan, I give you your warrior name. Thornpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Thornfur. Starclan honors your Strength and Courage, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Thunderclan," Brackenstar said and rested his brown tabby head on Thornfur's and Thornfur licked his shoulder in return.
"Next, Gingerpaw come up," Brackenstar instructed.
A ginger she-cat stepped up to her leader where her brother stood moments ago.
"I, Brackenstar, leader of Thunderclan, call my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. She has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend her to you as a warrior in her turn," Brackenstar said proudly.
"Gingerpaw, do you promise to up hold the warrior code and to protect and defend your clan, even at the cost of your life?" Brackenstar asked.
"I do," Gingerpaw said loudly.
"Then by the powers of Starclan, I give you your warrior name. Gingerpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Gingersong. Starclan honors your Strength and Loyalty, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Thunderclan," Brackenstar said and rested his brown tabby head on Gingersong's and Gingersong licked his shoulder in return.
Next a Black she-cat with dark grey paws walked up.
"I, Brackenstar, leader of Thunderclan, call my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. She has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend her to you as a warrior in her turn," Brackenstar said proudly.
"Nightpaw, do you promise to up hold the warrior code and to protect and defend your clan, even at the cost of your life?" Brackenstar asked.
"I do," Nightpaw meowed.
"Then by the powers of Starclan, I give you your warrior name. Nightpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Nightshadow. Starclan honors your Strength and Honesty, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Thunderclan," Brackenstar said and rested his brown tabby head on Nightshadow's and Nightshadow licked his shoulder in return.
Last a beautiful dark grey she-cat walked up, her dark blue eyes gleaming in excitement.
"I, Brackenstar, leader of Thunderclan, call my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. She has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend her to you as a warrior in her turn," Brackenstar said proudly.
"Duskpaw, do you promise to up hold the warrior code and to protect and defend your clan, even at the cost of your life?" Brackenstar asked.
"I do," Duskpaw meowed.
"Then by the powers of Starclan, I give you your warrior name. Duskpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Duskwillow. Starclan honors your Bravery and Spirit, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Thunderclan," Brackenstar said and rested his brown tabby head on Duskwillow's and Duskwillow licked his shoulder in return.
"Thornfur! Gingersong! Nightshadow! Duskwillow! Thornfur! Gingersong! Nightshadow! Duskwillow!" The clan cheered.
"Tonight our newest warriors must sit a silent vigil while we all sleep," Brackenstar instructed.
He hopped from the high rock and congratulated the new warriors.
Duskwillow's POV
She walked up to her sister purring. They were finally warriors.
"Duskwillow," a voice called.
She turned to see the medicine cat, Cloudsong, beckoning her with his tail.
I padded over to him the same time the medicine cat apprentice, Leafpaw, came with Thornfur behind her. We followed them to the medicine cat den where we sat in the corner where we couldn't be overheard.
I was told a prophecy a few days ago," Cloudsong said.
"Does it concern us," Thornfur asked glancing at me.
"Yes," Cloudsong said, looking at Leafpaw.
She nodded and Cloudsong looked at us, his grey eyes serious.
"A Thorn in the Dusk will bring peace when their hearts meet," Cloudsong recited.
"What does it mean?" I asked.
"Obviously it means that for peace to come we must fall in love," Thornfur said.
"Just because that's what the prophecy say that doesn't mean you have to be forced," Leafpaw said.
"I don't need it forced," Thornfur said quietly.
I looked at him surprised but inwardly happy.
"I love you Duskwillow," Thornfur said.
"I love you too Thornfur!" I purred running up to him.
We left the medicine cats den, our pelt brushing. Golden fur and dark grey.
That was then; let's see where their love has gone and what it brings.
~Tangleflame