Raptorstar walked out of the cave, Indigo following right behind her. Shadowstar was keeping watch while Clawstar was dozing off to the side. Shadowstar saw her and beamed with pride. He quickly poked Clawstar awake and ran over to meet his daughter. Raptorstar smiled as Shadowstar nuzzled her proudly,

"Congratulations, Raptorcl- er.. star. I will have to get used to calling you Raptorstar. Or maybe I should keep calling you Raptorkit." He teased. Raptorstar laughed and Clawstar joined them. Shadowstar was about to speak, but Clawstar beat him to it:

"I can't wait to start leading alongside you. This had better be good." Clawstar smiled and dipped his head in respect. Shadowstar and Indigo followed, each dipping their heads to honor the new leader. Raptorstar smiled.

"We should head back home. The sun will be rising soon, and maybe you could surprise your cats when you get back." Indigo said, her long tail swishing from side to side. The three leaders smiled, and Raptorstar nodded,

"Yeah..that's probably a good idea. Let's get back before Leopardroar tears up the entire cave." The four cats laughed and began trodding back.


As the cats were trotting back, Clawstars thoughts began to wander. He became leader two nights before Raptorstar did, and he wandered who she saw. {Did she see Spottedpaw?} He thought. His thoughts wandered back to several days before.

Spottedpaw had died when he and Reedpelt where off getting his nine lives from Starclan. Bearpaw, Reedpelt's apprentice had claimed that she died of her wounds from the battle, but he was suspicious. Bearpaw had said that he was out gathering cobwebs for Flowertail's wounds when she died. Grasspelt, one of Foxstar's followers, was washing blood off of his paws when Clawstar got back. Quickly putting two and two together, Clawstar had exiled Grasspelt as a precaution. He had warned the clan that any followers of Foxstar or his evil cause should leave the clan and the territory before Clawstar forces them out.

He looked over at Raptorstar and Indigo. Realizing that Indigo didn't have a proper warrior name, he spoke up,

"Do you plan on giving you cats proper names?" He asked, looking at Indigo and remembering all the other cats from the battle he didn't recognize.

"Well.." Raptorclaw thought for a moment, "I might give them proper names when we get back."

"Do you mean names like Leopardroar instead of just Leopard? Raptorstar instead of Raptor?" Indigo spoke up. Raptorstar nodded. Shadowstar began to speak,

"You will get a new name, such as Indigopelt or Indigowhisker." Shadowstar said. At that moment, The four cats reached the borders of the territories.

"I need to go now before my cats wonder where I went."

"You didn't tell your cats you left?" Shadowstar looked at Clawstar in horror.

"No, I did tell them." Clawstar chuckled and left, his tail streaming behind him. He felt the solid, hard dirt ground turn into marshy, wet dirt. He smiled. The cave where they took Raptorstar had the hardest ground, and his soft paw pads were not used to that kind of ground.

Clawstar stopped for a moment, looking through the occasional trees to see the full moon glittering above him. He saw the stars glittering beside the moon and he smiled. The many stars and the moon were still visible, even though several rays of sunlight began to show. He closed his eyes and breathed {Starclan..Watch over Raptorstar and her clan. The majority of them are mostly made of kittypets and rogues..they will need your help.} He opened his eyes.

As Clawstar entered the camp, he noticed that several cats were awake. Ashtail, Mousefoot and Darkpaw were awake. He stared at Darkpaw, thinking of the young tom's sister. {Hopefully Spottedpaw will the last cat to die at the paws of Foxstar's followers.} He thought. Darkpaw and his mother, Forestshadow, were still grieving the young she-cats death. Clawstar dug his claws into ground. He walked through camp and leapt onto the High Rock. He scanned the camp. More cats were slowly beginning to awaken, and the battle scarred tom sighed.

"May all cats old enough to hunt prey gather beneath the High Rock for a clan meeting." He said. The cats began waking up more quickly, each cat curiously gathering below the rock. Darkpaw looked at him in curiousity. Clawstar smiled.

"I think it's time one of us got our warrior name.."


Raptorstar smiled as the cats gathered around her, chanting her name and giving her congratulatory licks on her shoulder and sides. She smiled from ear to ear. Raptorstar eagerly thanked her cats and Leopardroar, who looked excited, approached her.

"Raptorstar! Hey! Welcome back! We sorted out all of the dens. We had to dig the Warriors den into the wall because we thought it was too small. But yours in a little mini-cave behind the High rock. We also got the softest feathers and moss on the moors for everyone, so you get top-quality. And we also found a puddle of water in the back, so we put the Medicine cat den there. I hope you are ok with that! But who cares, go check your brand new den out!" He smiled. How was he this energetic this late in the night?

Raptorstar walked into her den, and smiled. It could fit about 3 cats, 4 cats they crowded in there, and soft moss and feathers lined the floors. She placed a paw on the moss and grinned,

"It's perfect! Thank you, Leopardroar. You are dismissed now." She smiled. Leopardroar chuckled and trotted out, leaving Raptorstar to herself. She laughed and pawed at the soft, springy moss on the floor. She quickly yawned and fell asleep.


Raptorstar woke up quickly, and smiled. She stood up and shook her black pelt out. Raptorstar quickly groomed her pelt down and looked around. She trotted out of the den and stretched her body, relaxing and yawning. She blinked her eyes and grinned. Raptorstar leapt onto the Highrock, looking eagerly at the cave that served as the clan's home. Many cats were awake. Goldy was watching her two kits, Skykit and Cloudkit, playing just outside the nursery. Comet and Apple were sharing tongues: sharing a rabbit while grooming each other and sharing any news.

Leaping down from the Highrock, Raptorstar began thinking about last night. Maybe it was time to give the rogues proper warrior names. Ideas floated through her head, and she began brainstorming about their personality and what names they might like. She knew what names she would give Goldy, Indigo and Shadow. She was wondering what she could name Comet, when Robinpaw and Rabbitpaw suddenly emerged from the Apprentices den, or what she assumed was the Apprentices den. She frowned.

Robinpaw and Rabbitpaw have been apprentices for the entire journey. {If anyone deserves a warrior name, it's them.} Raptorstar smiled; she knew the perfect names for the two.


"May all cats old enough to hunt gather below the Highrock for an announcement!" Rabbitpaw looked up as Raptorstar. {Oohh..What's going on?} Rabbitpaw smiled. Her stubby tail flicked upward as she trotted over to the rock where Raptorstar was standing. Her pink eyes glittered with an excitement. Raptorstar began talking;

"Rabbitpaw, Robinpaw, please step forward." She mewed.

Suddenly realizing what was happening, Rabbitpaw leapt forward, her long legs carrying her to the Highrock. Her stubby tail waving in happiness and excitement. Raptorstar smiled.

"Rabbitpaw. You may have gone the last moon or so without a mentor, but you have also proven yourself many times over. Do you promise to defend the clan and the warrior code with your life?" She asked.

"I do, Raptorstar!" She nodded eagerly. The cats around her chuckled.

"Well, by the power of Starclan," Raptorstar said. Rabbitpaw was quivering with excitement, "I give you your warrior name. From this moment forward, you shall be known as Rabbitleap. May your kindness and loyalty be honored by Starclan. Rabbitleap! Rabbitleap!" The cats began cheering for Rabbitleap. She beamed as the cats began cheering her name.

"Now, Robinpaw. May you step forward, please?" Rabbitleap watched as her brother stepped forward. "Robinpaw." Raptorstar said, "Do you promise to defend the clan and the warrior code with your life?" She asked.

"I do!" He said, trying to retain some dignity despite the grin on his face.

"Well, by the power of Starclan, I give you your warrior name. From this moment forward, you shall be known as Robinwing. May your intelligence and strength be honored by Starclan. Robinwing! Robinwing!"

The clan began cheering for Robinwing, and then began cheering for both Robinwing and Rabbitleap.

"Now, remember you two." Raptorstar continued, "You both will guard the two entrances of camp tonight, and must not speak a word for the entire night." Rabbitleap eagerly nodded, trying not to say anything.

"Now that you two are warriors, it is time we got warrior names for the rest of the clan." Rabbitleap giggled as the rest of the rogues looked around, almost in confusion.

"Apple, Violet Comet and Shadow. Please step forward." Rabbitleap smiled. Her pink eyes glittered. "You four are exceptional warriors. Do you each promise to uphold the Warrior code and promise to protect Raptorclan, even if it costs you life?"

"I do." The four cats said in unison.

"Then I give you four your warrior names. Apple, you shall be known as Appleleaf. Starclan honors you courage and bravery in battle. Comet, you shall be known Cometstrike. Your loyalty and intelligence are honored by Starclan. Shadow, you shall be known as Shadowfur. Starclan honors your strength and courage. Violet, you shall be known as Violetclaw. Starclan values your bravery and courage. Appleleaf! Cometstrike! Shadowfur! Violetclaw! You four shall also help guard the camp tonight in a silent vigil."

"Appleleaf! Cometstrike! Shadowfur! Violetclaw!" The clan echoed.

"Goldy, Indigo, would you two come forward please?" Raptorstar continued. Rabbitleap eagerly watched as Goldy left her kits and stepped forward, and Indigo joined the queen.

"Goldy and Indigo. You two are extraordinary she-cats. Goldy, do you promise to uphold and protect the clan and warrior code as if they were your kits?" She asked. Goldy nodded, her tan pelt well-groomed and her green eyes glimmering in the morning light.

"I do." She nodded. Raptorstar smiled.

"Then, from this moment forward, you shall be known as Goldenheart. Your love and protection are a valueable asset to the clan. Goldenheart! Goldenheart!"

Goldenheart smiled and her two kits, Skykit and Cloudkit ran out and licked her legs and belly fur affectionately. Rabbitleap smiled as the clan cheered the mother. Raptorstar then continued:

"Indigo. You are certainly a unique she-cat. You are going to be the medicine cat of the clan. Do you promise to uphold the medicine cat code, communicate with Starclan, and to heal all and harm none?" The clan was silent as Raptorstar spoke.

"I do, Raptorstar." Indigo said.

"Then, from this moment forward, you shall be known as Indigofur. You are now the medicine cat of the clan. Indigofur! Indigofur!" Raptorstar stated.

The clan erupted into cheers, congratulating each other and the new medicine cat. Raptorstar's ahem made the clan look back up.

"Remember, every cat, all of the new warriors have vigil tonight. Appleleaf, Cometstrike, and Shadowfur shall watch that entrance," Raptorstar beckoned towards the smaller entrance, "Violetclaw, Rabbitleap and Robinwing shall watch the larger entrance." She spoke. The cats began nodded, and Rabbitleap smiled. She eagerly trotted to the fresh kill pile and quickly devoured a small mouse.

Hopefully the night wouldn't be too long.