A/N: Little bit of a twist from most of the fics you see. Enjoy! Oh, and disclaimer; I own nothing except the plot and that about covers it for the story.

Two moons after the last chapter

"Flamekit, get out of the medicine den!" Tawnyfur called, "It's time for Springkit and Boulderkit's apprentice ceremony!"

"When can I be an apprentice?" Flamekit whined. "I want to be an apprentice." Appleblossom appeared, holding a struggling Flamekit.

"He really likes it in there." Appleblossom remarked. "When he's six moons I wouldn't mind him being my apprentice." Flamekit nodded emphatically. Appleblossom set him down in front of her, and looked up at Hazelstar, perched on her boulder.

"The day has come for Springkit and Boulderkit to become apprentices. Thornstripe, you will mentor Springkit. You have shown much honour and bravery, and I trust you will pass those skills onto Springpaw." Springpaw's eyes shone with happiness.

"I'm Springpaw she muttered happily. Hazelstar continued.

"Pinetooth, you are loyal and intelligent. I hope you will pass these qualities on to Boulderpaw."

"I'm smart." Boulderpaw muttered as he went to Pinetooth.

"I know you are,"" Pinetooth agreed.

"Springpaw! Boulderpaw!" The clan cheered. Pinetooth and Boulderpaw padded off to join Springpaw and Thornstripe. Thornstripe nodded to Pinetooth.
"Congratulations," Thornstripe mewed, knowing Boulderpaw was Pinetooth's first apprentice.

"Thanks!" Pinetooth responded happily. "Should we show Springpaw and Boulderpaw the territory?" Pinetooth asked. Springpaw locked eyes with Thornstripe, begging him to let her go.

"Sure," he replied, and they started on their way.