I'm sorry I haven't posted a chapter in over 2 weeks now. I am not a fan of writers block and I want some votes on my polls! Also, sorry this chapter is a little bit shorter... RRF!
Brightpaw sat in the front of the gathered clans. He was sitting next to his fellow apprentices and Moonclan's apprentices. In front of the apprentices were the four kits, attending their first gathering. Daystar and Sootstar each jumped up on their own stump to address the clans. "Tonight we are happy to announce that we will gain eight new warriors and four new apprentices. This also sadly means that we lose eight apprentices and four kits," Sootstar started.
Daystar nodded in agreement,"This also means that our newest warriors will go to the Ancient Hunting Grounds so they can get to know the other clan and their future mates better."
"Yes," Sootstar continued,"Daystar and I have already discussed this privately. Now, let's get on with the naming ceremony."
Daystar spoke first,"Firepaw, you and Icepaw are quick learners and quick on your paws. Do you promise to uphold the warrior code, even with your life?"
"I do," Firepaw and Icepaw stated calmly.
"Then from this moment forward, you will be called Firepelt and Icepelt!" All the cats at the gathering chanted the names of the new warriors. Once the cats had finally stopped, Sootstar spoke up next.
"Pebblepaw and Honeypaw, please step forward. You are both eager learners and full of energy. Do you promise to uphold the warrior code, even with your life?"
Honeypaw and Pebblepaw spoke in unison,"I do."
"Then from this moment forward, you will be called Pebblewhisker and Honeywhisker!"
Daystar took the lead again,"Lilypaw, Daisypaw." The two she-cats stepped forward. "You two are kind and honest cats and I hope you both uphold the warrior code, even with your life." The two young cats looked at each other and they replied,"We will," perfectly together.
Sootstar started the last warrior namings,"Darkpaw and Brightpaw, you are brave and smart. Do you promise to uphold the warrior code, even with your life?" Brightpaw looked over at Darkpaw. His brother! How could he have a brother and mother from Moonclan? His brother didn't even know he had a sibling from Sunclan. Brightpaw snapped out of his worrying when he heard his brother say,"I do."
Brightpaw sat up,"I do."
"Then from this moment on, you will be known as Darksky and Brightsky!"
Wow. Brightsky, my new name is Brightsky! Now all I have to wait for is to see who my future mate will be. I wonder if it will be Lilypaw, Lilystem or Honeywhisker.
"Daystar and I have decided on the future mates of our new warriors. Moonclan will go first tonight. Pebblewhisker, your new mate will be Darksky. Then Daisystem, your new mate will be Icepelt." The new pairs went up to each other and touched noses.
Daystar stood up on her stump,"Brightsky, your mate will be Lilystem. And Honeywhisker and Firepelt will be mates."
Brightsky walked up to Lilystem and touched noses with her. Then she whispered in his ear,"I always knew we would end up together." Brightsky purred and started to walk toward the newest Moonclan warriors.
"Now our new warriors must embark on one of the greatest journeys yet. They will travel to the Ancient Hunting Grounds in the morning, and they will sleep here at two-stumps," Daystar announced.
Sootstar started the next announcement,"Now we will name four new apprentices. Silverfang, will you please escort your two kits in front of the two-." Sootstar was cut off by rustling in the nearby bushes.
"Why, I hope you all don't mind a few more namings here tonight," a silky voice purred. "It is only fair on a night of equality and peace." A moment later, a redish colored she-cat stepped out of the bushes. The cats gathered around the stumps gasped.
Daystar growled,"Cherrystar."