Chapter 5

Three moons later, the prophecy still weighed heavily on Otterhope's mind. Nothing had happened yet. But it would. Never mind that right now. There were two new warriors to name. She bounded onto the Slant Rock.

"Let all cats old enough to leave the camp gather beneath the Slant Rock for a Clan meeting!" she yowled.

When all of the cats were seated comfortably, she went on. "We gather here to announce the naming of two new warriors! Leafpaw and Icepaw, step forward." Now she turned to their mentors. "Blossomriver, Berrysnow, do you believe that your apprentices are good enough to be warriors?"

"Leafpaw will be a valuable asset to her Clan as a warrior." Blossomriver replied.

"And so will Icepaw." Berrynose reported, smiling.

"Leafpaw, Icepaw, do you promise to defend this Clan, even at the cost of your life?" Otterhope questioned.

"I do." Both she-cats replied quickly.

"Then by the powers of SpiritClan, I grant you your full warrior names. Leafpaw, from this moment on, your name will be Leafstorm. SpiritClan honors your helpfulness and kindness." Otterhope named the new warrior, then licked the top of Leafstorm's head as Leafstrom licked her shoulder.

"Icepaw, from this moment on, you will be known as Icepool. SpiritClan honors your truthfulness and willingness." Her and Icepool licked each other like Otterhope and Leafstorm had.

"Leafstorm! Icepool!" The Clan yowled over and over.

After the yowling died down, Otterhope told the two new warriors, "You must sit silent vigil over the camp tonight." The warriors nodded, then walked to the canter of camp.

In the morning, Otterhope was woken up by Leafstorm. "Otterhope, there are some cats out there to see you."

"Thanks, Leafstorm. I'll be out in a heartbeat."

She rasped her tongue over her fur to smooth it, then walked into the camp to see Spikehope, Bristleclaw, and Spikeyleaf. The leader, deputy, and medicine cat of HedgehogClan.


AN: The meeting call isn't that good... If you have a suggestion for another one, please tell me it in your review. R&R!