I think how proud I am as I groom Snowpaw, Spottedpaw, and Shadowpaw. I also am extremely nervous about the meeting I'm to have tonight with Hawktalon, my friend in RiverClan. Icenose, Ferntalon, and Swiftnose are all beaming with pride as I walk up to the Highledge with my 3 apprentice kits. My 5 others are in the nursery with Daisy. Firestar's words echo inside my head as I hold my head high and watch Shadowpaw walk up to the Highledge.
"Shadowpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and protect and defend your Clan even at the cost of your life?" Firestar's traditional words ring through the clearing.
"I do." Shadowpaw is as sincere as he can possibly be.
"Then by the powers of StarClan I give you your warrior name. From this moment on, you will be known as Shadowpelt. StarClan honors your courage and your strength, and greets you as a full member in your turn."
Firestar touches his nose to Shadowpelt's head and he licks his shoulder. Firestar then turns to Spottedpaw, and soon Spottedleaf steps back, and Firestar's eyes fill with emotion. It all disappears as Snowpaw steps forward, and soon steps back as Snowwhisker.
"Shadowpelt! Spottedleaf! Snowwhisker!" the Clan chanted over and over. I almost burst with pride. Suddenly, my blood ran cold.
Hawktalon was waiting for me!