It had been almost four moons since Sorrelpaw's accident. She was almost ready to go back to her training. Sootpaw and Rainpaw were ready to become warriors. It was moonhigh when Firestar leaped onto the Highrock.
"Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join beneath the Highrock for a Clan meeting!" yowled Firestar. When every cat was gathered, Firestar started the ceremony.
"I, Firestar, leader of ThunderClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down upon these two apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your code, and I commend them to you as warriors in their turn." Called Firestar. He looked down at Sootpaw and Rainpaw. "Sootpaw, Rainpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend this Clan, even at the cost of your life?"
"I do." Replied Sootpaw.
"I do." Echoed Rainpaw.
"Then by the powers of StarClan I give you your warrior names. Sootpaw, from this moment you will be known as Sootfur. StarClan honors your courage and determination, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ThunderClan." Firestar stepped forward and rested his muzzle on top of Sootfur's bowed head. Sootfur jumped down and joined the warriors. Firestar turned toward Rainpaw.
"Rainpaw, from this moment you will be known as Rainwhisker. StarClan honors your determination and loyalty, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ThunderClan. Firestar touched Rainwhisker's head with his muzzle, and Rainwhisker joined the other warriors.
"Sootfur! Rainwhisker! Sootfur! Rainwhisker! Sootfur! Rainwhisker!" chanted the Clan.
"Sootfur and Rainwhisker must sit vigil tonight and guard the camp, as is tradition." Meowed Firestar.