Disclaimer: This isn't mine, Warriors belongs to Erin Hunter, yadda yadda you know the drill.
That night, Goldenpaw nervously crept into Honeystar's den underneath the Highrock. She passed the curtain of lichen, to find her leader's eyes clouded with grief. "Goldenpaw?" She asked weakly, her gold eyes meeting Goldenpaw's blue ones.
"I had something to ask you." She mumbled.
"Yes?" Honeystar asked.
"You know I was at the battle yesterday, when Leafheart was killed. Icepaw and… Duskpaw fought like warriors. Maybe it's time for their warrior ceremonies?" Goldenpaw mewed.
"I think you're right. Thunderclan could do with more warriors, and I can announce my decision for deputy." She said firmly.
She left the den, Goldenpaw following her, and bounded up the Highrock. "May all cats old enough to catch their own prey join beneath the Highrock for a clan meeting." She called as her clan gathered around her.
"Starclan, look down on these apprentices. They have worked hard to learn your noble code, and I commend them to you as warriors in their turn. Duskpaw, Icepaw, do you promise to follow the warrior code and defend your clan?" She asked the two cats who had stumbled to the front.
Icepaw looked up at the tortoiseshell leader and firmly said, "I do."
Duskpaw raised his head and quietly mewed, "I do."
"Then by the powers of Starclan I give you your warrior names. Icepaw, from now on, you shall be known as Iceclaw. Starclan honors your loyalty and your courage, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Thunderclan. Duskpaw, from now on, you shall be known as Duskwind. Starclan honors you bravery and your intelligence, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Thunderclan." She stated.
"Iceclaw! Duskwind! Iceclaw! Duskwind!" called the clan, cheering the names.
"As customary, Iceclaw and Duskwind will guard the camp in silent vigil. Also, it is my sad duty to appoint another deputy." The cats stiffened in excitement.
"I say this before the body of Leafheart that he may hear and approve my choice. Ravenwing will be the new deputy of Thunderclan."
The black cat walked forward and looked up at his leader. "This honor came as a surprise, but I will do all I can to serve my clan."
"Ravenwing! Ravenwing! Ravenwing!" Cried the clan, Rainfoot crying the loudest.
