Yay! I finally got this up! Thank you, thank you, you're too kind! *bows* Since i ahve to share my stinking computer with my three sisters, i dont have any time squat to work on this. But here it is, Chapter one! :D
~Greenfeather of Moonclan
"And do you, Greenkit, promise to train strong and live by the warrior code?" Petalstar meowed. The day was finally here! Greenkit stood by the Highbranch, sitting next to her littermates, the new Singepaw and Eaglepaw. Their pelts shone, thanks to their mother, Softflower. Greenpaw nodded, dipping her head in excitement. Petalstar's eyes gleamed with amusement. "Then from this day on until you receive your warrior name, you shall be known as Greenpaw." She turned to a dark ginger tom. "Firestrike, you have trained many wonderful apprentices so far. I trust you to pass on your knowledge of the warrior code and your bravery in battle to Greenpaw."
Firestrike jumped up and trotted to his new apprentice. Greenpaw looked up into his dark hazel eyes, and touched noses to him. The clan started chanting their approval. Singepaw! Eaglepaw! Greenpaw! Singepaw! Eaglepaw! Greenpaw! Eaglepaw and Singepaw sat next to their mentors, Rockshade and Spottedflame, their puffed out their chests in pride, trying to hold back their excitement. Greenpaw, on the other hand, sat there, looking over her clan mates. This is my moment. I WILL become the best warrior in Moonclan!
~Meanwhile in Flameclan~
Rosestar jumped onto the large pile of rocks near the center of Flameclan's camp. "Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey come join me beneath the Highpile for a clan meeting!" she yowled. All the cats looked up in surprise, especially Emberpaw. It couldn't possibly… Rosestar meowed her message once more, which brought pretty much the whole clan to the Highpile, since no one wanted their old leader angry. She should be joining the elders den soon. thought Emberpaw. The Emberclan cats murmered among themselves. What could the sudden meeting mean?
"As you know, we recently had a.. hard.. battle with Silverclan. We lost many wonderful and amazing warriors that day." Rosestar stopped for a moment to remember their lost warriors, now in Starclan. "But, that day also showed that a certain apprentice," Emberpaw breathed in disbelief. "has proved his loyalty to his clan." Rosestar glanced at him before continuing. "Emberpaw, please step forward." He bounded towards his leader in about two steps, adeline filling his veins. This was it! "Brownfure, are you satisfied that your apprentice has trained well enough to become a warrior?" Brownfur nodded, proud at Emberpaw. Ever since Emberpaw's father, his brother, died, he had helped raise and train him. "He has."
"Then I, Rosestar, leader of Flameclan, call upon our warrior ancestors to look down upon this apprentice. He has worked hard to train and understand your noble code, and in return, I command him to you as a warrior in his turn." This can't be happening! Im not even 15 moons yet!
"Do you, Emberpaw, promise to uphold the warrior code, and defend this clan, even at the cost of your life?" Emberpaw nodded, a shaky "I do." escaping his breath. "Then by the powers of Starclan I give you your warrior name. Emberpaw, from this day on you will be known as Emberstrike. Starclan welcomes you as a full member of Flameclan." Emberstrike walked up to her and licked her shoulder, the clan shouting his name. Emberstrike! Emberstrike! Emberstrike! "Now, I have one more announcement." The clan looked up in astonishment at their leader. "I have decided to retire to the elders den, and take back my name of Rosefrost. I am happy to have served you, my fellow clanmates, and hope the Rockshade will serve you well!" There was a deadly silence for a momement, then the cry of Rosefrost! Rosefrost! Rosefrost! Rosefrost! Rose among the cats gathered beneath the Highpile. Rosefrost nodded in acknowledgement to her clanmates, then went to go sit by the other elders, Tigerstorm and Quickblossom. Emberstrike turned to his best friend, Twigpaw. "Catch you later, Im going to go make my nest in the warriors den." He laughed as Twigpaw lashed out playfully at him. "I'll get their soon, and you'd better watch out!" Emberstrike just scoffed at him at he strode towards to warrior den.
"Just where do you think you're going?" growled a husky voice from nearby. Emberstrike jumped in surprise, and turned towards the voice, to see Brownfur standing next to him, humor reflected in his eyes. He flicked his old apprentice's ear. "Did you forget? You have to sit vigil!" The new warrior huffed in surprise. He'd completely forgot! He turned towards the camp entrance, settling down for the evening. He listened to the sounds of the forest, alert and listening, and he almost jumped out of his fur when a golden she cat sat next to him, silent as ever. He purred. "Hello Honeylion." She turned to him and licked his ear. "Im so proud of you!" She looked up into the night stars. "And your father is too." Emberstrike shifted uncomfortably. He never liked discussing his dead father with his mother, not since after the battle, when he lost his younger brother, Stonepaw, the single kit from the litter after his. He had heard the senior warriors talking about how, even if she found a new mate, would not be able to have any more kits. He was her last kin.
"Emberstrike, just remember this. Always stay loyal to the warrior code." Honeylion turned her serious dark golden eyes on him. "Never let anything stray you from the path.
So, hated it, loved it? Kinda shows you some background on the main characters. :) Reviews are welcomed like i welcome fresh baked cookies! :P LOL