Mosspaw watched the highrock, Blazepaw next to her. Excitement bubbled up in both of them, they were about to receive their warrior names!The two apprentices were beaming with joy. Their pelts pricked and their paws sweaty. Mosspaw puffed out her chest with pride as their leader bounded onto the giant rock.

Reedstar had been given his nine lives after Troutstar had been vanished, choosing Snakestripe as his Deputy. He was a good choice, for he was strong and experienced. Snakestripe was wise, and had the heart of an eagle.

It had been four moons since that tragedy struck. It had been four moons since Troutstar had killed her mother. And it had been four moons since she had trusted anyone but the truest.

Reedstar addressed the whole clan, "Let all cats old enough to swim gather to hear my words!" The clan leader looked powerful on the rock. His shoulders were wide and muscular his words strong. He was a rue leader.

Mosspaw's pelt tingled with excitement. She could feel Blazepaw well with excitement beside her as well. They waited in anticipation for Reedstar to announce their names. They have been waiting so long, and now it was time.

"Today we celebrate two young cats that have trained hard, and deserve to be given their warrior duties! Blazepaw, please step forward."

Blazepaw stepped proudly into the clearing, his chest puffed out and a somber look in his eyes. Mosspaw noticed how muscular he was under his sleek pelt.

"Blazepaw from this day forward, until you join our ancestors, you will be known as Blazestorm! May starclan watch over you. You will serve your clan well." The Riverclan leader put his muzzle on Blazestorms head.

Blazestorm made his way back to his spot next to Mosspaw as his clan mates called his new name. "Blazestorm, Blazestorm!"

Reedstar signaled quiet wwith his tail and went on. "Mosspaw! Please come forward."

Mosspaw stepped forward and placed herself between her clan mates and her leader. Her pelt glimmered in the sun.

"Mosspaw from this day forward you will be known as Mosstail! May starclan watch over you. I trust that you will serve your clan for many moons to come." Reedstar put his muzzle on her head and stepped back. "You will make a fine warrior Mosstail," he added in a quieter voice so only she could here, "Listen to your mothers words."

Mosstail looked at him with wide eyes. Did he know about what her mother told him? But how? Mosstail stepped back in her place of the crowed as Reedstar announced a few other things. Like the victory of chasing a dog out of our territory, and Brightsongs new kits, Lillykit and Toadkit.

Did I make you proud Oakwhisker? She thought to herself. Emotions overtook her as she thought of her mother. I miss you so much.

Mosstail and Blazestorm stood vigil together. They huddled against the cold of Leafbare but didn't utter a word. Mosstail thought of her mother, and what she was told. Don't trust anyone unless you know they have a true heart. Her mothers words rang in her ears. Surely she could trust Blazestorm? Yes. I can trust him. I love him. As though he understood what she was thinking, Blazestorm twined his tail with Mosstails and they sat out the night.

At dawn Snakestripe relieved them to their nests to rest. "The Gathering is tonight," he mewed "you are expected to attend, so go get some rest."

"That was a long night. I think my paws would freeze off!" Mosstail mewed. She swiped him on the ear and he head butted her shoulder playfully. Blazestorm brushed against Mosstail, she loved his warmth against her. Mosstail purred and they slept in their den. Awaiting the gathering tonight.