Firestar jumped onto the Highledge. "Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey gather beneath the High Ledge for a Clan meeting." he yowled.

All the cats gathered around expectantly. News that Brambleclaw was going to become deputy had aroused everyone. Firestar's gaze looked for Brambleclaw. Brambleclaw looked up at Firestar, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "I say these words before Starclan, that the spirits of our warrior ancestors may hear and approve of my choice. The new deputy of ThunderClan is Brambleclaw!" yowled Firestar. "Brambleclaw!" "Brambleclaw!" All of ThunderClan yowled. Brambleclaw leapt up on the Highledge with Firestar. "I promise to serve ThunderClan with my life!" meowed Brambleclaw. "Before we start this next ceremony." Firestar's gaze rested on the black she-cat. "I want to welcome another member of ThunderClan!" Firestar flicked his tail, beckoning the little black cat. The she-cat carefully made her way to the highledge. Giving an effort, she sprung onto the highledge. "Spirits of StarClan, you know every cat by name. By my authority as Clan leader, and with the approval of our warrior ancestors, I give this cat a name. From this moment she will be known as Nightkit for her pitch-black fur and her determined spirit." Nightkit's eyes were sprung with pride and happiness. "Thank you Firestar." Nightkit's eyes sparkled with happiness. Nightkit dipped her head in respect. "Sandstorm, you are now ready to take on an apprentice. You will mentor Nightpaw. Sandstorm, you have shown yourself to be a loyal and faithful fighter. And now I ask you to pass down all you know to this apprentice." Firestar finished. Leafpool flicked her tail nervously at Nightpaw. "Nightpaw!" "Nightpaw!" yowled ThunderClan. Nightpaw hurriedly jumped down to touch noses with Sandstorm. "Meeting ended." yowled Firestar, as he leapt off the highledge with the new deputy. Nightpaw had never been so excited. "Sandstorm! Sandstorm! Can we go on a patrol? Sandstorm! Can we go hunting? Sandstorm, I want to see the apprentices' den!" Nightpaw bounced around like a kit. Brackenfur watched, amused. "Whitepaw was just like that," Brackenfur curled his tail. "Brambleclaw told me to bring you and Nightpaw to a border patrol. You up for it?" Brackenfur turned his gaze to Nightpaw. "She will be a fine warrior." meowed Brackenfur. Sandstorm twitched her tail in agreement. "Yes, me and Nightpaw will go with you. It's a good chance to show Nightpaw the forest and the boundaries." Sandstorm looked fondly at young Nightpaw. "Her ceremony will be sooner, so I need to teach her as much as possible." "Yes, she looks like an apprentice that is almost halfway through her training. She will need double as much training because she has missed around half of her apprenticeship lessons." meowed Brackenfur.

Nightpaw bounced through the forest, trying to scent anything along the border. Nightpaw suddenly stopped. "I smell.. cats!" Nightpaw abruptly stopped bouncing. "..it smells like.." Nightpaw pondered for a moment. Whitepaw went and sniffed it aswell. "ShadowClan!" Whitepaw yelped, springing back. Nightpaw's determined eyes withered to hatred. "ShadowClan!" Nightpaw yowled, shaking a small branch violently.