1st Moon of Green-Leaf; 2nd Quarter Moon; 6th Day

Dusk

I'm here all snuggled up in my mossy nest. It's been filled with white swan feathers. I don't know who put them in my nest, but it sure is comfy. Applepaw is eyeing those feathers with jealousy.

"Here," I give a few to my sister.

"Thanks."

I think she's jealous that some cat didn't secretly put feathers in her nest. I don't know why she would be envious of me. She has that swirl-patterned ginger fur with those bright blue eyes to top it all off. I've seen Cedarfall bein' real polite 'round her. He goes out of his way to have Longfur and her get on patrols together with him. And Volepaw trips over his paws to show off and boast about his skills. He seems like a player but he's a real ofe and he only has eyes for her.

Applepaw's got a beautiful pelt and two toms padding after her. It's apparently nothing 'cause neither of them put pretty feathers in her nest. What a shame.

Berrypaw padded into the den and slumped down in his nest. But his eyes looked extra shiny. I'm betting he passed his final assessment.

I looked over at Mousepaw. She had big glittery eyes and she was staring right at the yellow tabby tom. I couldn't help but get hot under my pelt. I don't know why

1st Moon of Green-Leaf; 3rd Quarter Moon; 1st Day

Dusk

I was right! Berrypaw finally gets to become a warrior! Between the grounding, injuries, and faliures, he finally did it. Barkstar called the ceremony at dusk right after patrols. I couldn't believe it. Can you? Well, I can believe it. It's just that it will be different without that bossy tom in the den.

I made sure to sit in front during his warrior ceremony. He was so happy that he kept fidgeting around.

"Don't fidget!" I hissed softly up at him, not wanting him to be embarrassed in front of the whole Clan. "Look at me when you're nervous."

"Okay," He nodded, looking down at me from the Highrock.

He cast his green eyes into my own yellow eyes. Berrypaw had a tuft sticking up on his nose. I swiped my paw over my own nose a few ties before he did as well. Much better. I've never seen that yellow tabby look so neat and tidy.

Finally, Barkstar began the ceremony. "I, Barkstar, leader of ThunderClan, call upon 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." The first part of his ceremony went on without a hitch.

Barkstar steadied his yellow gaze down to the young tom. I got the shivers thinking about what his name will become.

"Berrypaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?" The tabby asked.

I glanced at Applepaw who sat next to me. She was training her eyes at the leader. I think she wants to be leader someday. She hunts, fights, and trains so well. I have no doubt she will be deputy someday soon.

Berrypaw swung his head up confidently. "I do."

"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warriorrrrr...?"

A crispy brown leaf fluttered from a tree over the Highrock. It swept past Berrypaw's nose. A bad feeling pinched my stomach. Come on, Berrypaw. Don't do it! He did it.

That stupid tom swiped his paw at the falling leaf! The camp rang with laughter. Berrypaw hung his head after he realized what he'd done. Applepaw and I didn't laugh though. I felt bad for berrypaw. He embarrassed himself in front of the whole Clan! Now he'll probably get a stupid name like Berryfallingleaf. I looked at Applepaw. She was still staring at Barkstar. She must be trying to memorize the ceremony still.

Barkstar shook his head and continued. "Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. Fom this moment you will be known as..." Please be Berryfallingleaf! Please be Berryfallingleaf! "Berrystripe. StarClan honors your courage and determination, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ThunderClan."

Barkstar rested his chin on Berrystripe's head, and in return Berrystripe licked his shoulder.

"Berrystripe! Berrystripe!" The Clan cheered. I almost said Berryfallingleaf. He's so dumb that his name should have been that. But when he comes down I pad toward him to be the first to congraulate him.

"Good for you, Berryfallingleaf." I meow.

He laughs as I pad away with Applepaw. He has to sit vigil tonight. But I don't yet! I love my warm comfy nest.

...

The rest of us apprentices were in the den. Volepaw and Mousepaw moved their nest closer to the middle. It feels empty in this den now. The other kits are a few moons from being apprenticed. Shrewpaw moved her nest near mine.

"So, what do you think our names will be?" Shrewpaw asked us all.

"Applepaw's will be Appledapple." Volepaw purred, looking over at my ginger sister.

"No, my name will be Applestrong." She shook her head, glaring at the tom for suggesting such a ludicrous name. But I couldn't help but laugh! 'strong' shouldn't be in a cat's name. And though both 'Apple' and 'dapple' are both legitimate names, it would so silly together.

"Mousepaw's'll be Mousebrain." Volepaw meowed, flicking his tail at his sister.

"And yours will be Volemole." Mousepaw mewed.

"My name will be Shrewamazing." Shrewpaw declared.

"Totally," I laughed.

"What about for Firepaw?" Mousepaw tipped her head.

"Fireheart." Volepaw suggested.

"Sounds like a kittypet trying to be a warrior." I snorted.

It was so funny! We had a great time that whole night. I think Berrystripe must have heard us from his vigil. Some of the other warriors shouted at us from their den to keep it down.

I can't wait to find out what will happen tomorrow!