A moon had passed since Lightkit was injured. The injury had healed, but she could no longer see out of that eye. Shrewkit had barely been allowed to leave the nursery since then, even though it had been an accident. Since the kits were six moons old, they were all becoming apprentices.
"Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join beneath the Highledge for a Clan meeting!" Firestar's voice rang out over the clearing. As always, he waited until every cat was gathered before continuing.
"Today, we have three kits to be made into apprentices. Shrewkit, come forward. Shrewkit, from this moment until you earn your warrior name, you will be known as Shrewpaw. Greystripe! You were a good mentor to Millie, and taught her our ways. Now, you will be mentor to Shrewpaw. Pass on all you know to him." Meowed Firestar.
"Yes, Firestar." Replied Greystripe, touching noses with his new apprentice.
"Silverkit, come forward. From this moment until you earn your warrior name, you will be known as Silverpaw. Hazelfur! Dustpelt was an excellent mentor to you. Silverpaw will be your first apprentice. Pass on all you know to her." Continued Firestar.
"Yes, Firestar." Answered Hazelfur.
"Lightkit, come forward. From this moment until you earn your warrior name you will be known as Lightpaw. Brightheart! You were a good mentor to Jayfeather while he was your apprentice. Now, you will be mentor to Lightpaw. Pass on all you know to her." Meowed Firestar.
"Yes, Firestar!" replied Brightheart happily. Firestar jumped off of the Highledge and padded over toward Greystripe.
"Greystripe, can I see you alone in my den? Now?" meowed Firestar. Greystripe nodded, and followed Firestar into his den.
"Yes, Firestar?" asked Greystripe.
"It's about Shrewpaw. Keep an eye on him. He led his sisters out of camp without permission when he was only two and a half moons old. He clawed his sister's eye badly when he was five moons. Be careful with him. I trust you to be able to handle him, but don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it." Firestar told him. Greystripe nodded.
"Is that all?" asked Greystripe. Firestar nodded.
"You may go." Firestar meowed.