This chapter will be boring, as not much action happens.
Chapter 7
Dustkit watched Cinderheart groom Silverkit with dread. This was the day Silverkit became an apprentice! Not that Dustkit was excited, of course. Wouldn't Silverkit be lonely, with no other apprentice in the den? Amberpaw, Dewpaw and Snowpaw had reached their sixth moon of training. Sooner or later they would be moving into the warrior's den, and there would be no apprentices.
Just as Dustkit was reviewing the possibilities, Bramblestar's dark brown tabby pelt slid into the nursery. Cinderheart paused when Bramblestar walked towards her. They started talking for awhile, then parted. Cinderheart resumed grooming Silverkit, but then stopped and walked towards the clearing. Dustkit was puzzled for a heartbeat, then heard the loud voice of his leader boom throughout the clearing.
"May all cats old enough to catch their own prey gather below the Highledge for a clan meeting!"
Already the cats of ThunderClan began to gather in the clearing. Rainkit prodded Dustkit.
"Hey, let's sneak in."
Dustkit agreed with a quick nod. Hiding behind a daydreaming Greystripe, they began to approach the clearing.
"Cats of ThunderClan, it is time for one of the most important ceremonies, the naming of an apprentice, or so it was. Through discussing with Silverkit's mother, we have decided to delay Silverkit's apprenticeship until the other kits are of age."
Dustkit, although surprised by the news, bounded towards Silverkit, and tackled the silver tabby with joy.
"But, there is more news. Whitewing?"
Bramblestar turned towards the white she-cat.
"Has Dewpaw learned what it means to be a warrior, and passed his final assessment?"
Whitewing nodded.
"How about Amberpaw, Spiderleg? Or Snowpaw, Ivypool?"
Ivypool eagerly nodded, pride showing in her expression, while Spiderleg just plainly nodded.
"Then they are ready to become warriors. Amberpaw, Snowpaw and Dewpaw, do you wish to uphold the warrior code and defend the clan at all costs?"
The three apprentices nodded and said "I do" in quick harmony.
"Very well. Amberpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Amberfoot. StarClan honours your eagerness and dedication, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ThunderClan."
Bramblestar continued, naming Snowpaw Snowfeather, and Dewpaw Dewwhisker.
Dustkit didn't care what the other cat's new name was. What mattered was that all the kits would be able to pass their apprenticeship together.
Yep, boring. Next chapter should be better.
