It has been 4 moons since the bitter ruling of Hawkstar had begun. Countless warriors and apprentices have been lost, due to Hawkstar's constant and useless wars against other clans. It truly was an awful time. But, even in the brink of despair, there was still hope. It was small, but still, there was hope for a better future.
Foxkit and her siblings, Redkit and Flamekit sat outside the nursery, watching the snow slowly fall down to the ground, covering the ground in a light sheet of snow. Warriors walked in and out of camp, some carrying fresh kill, while others talked about the weather. Flamekit let out a meow of excitement "That'll be us someday! I just know it!.". Foxkit let out a mew of amusement "Well, try to avoid this.". She then playfully tackled Flamekit, who fell down, due to surprise. "Hey! No fair! You didn't even warn me!" She growled, trying to get out of her sister's paws. "Warriors don't warn other warriors." She teased. Redkit rolled his eyes, as their mother, Birchwing came into the nursery.
"Come on you two." She mewed, licking Foxkit's and Pumpkinkit's pelts. "Today's a big day for you three! You need to look as best as you can!" Foxkit felt confused, but then she remembered that today was her apprentice ceremony! Foxkit and Flamekit let out a mew of excitement "I can't wait! When is Hawkstar going to do it?". Birchwing finished cleaning Redkit, as she turned towards the two "I think he's going to do it very soon, so we better head out now.".
As the cats padded out to the Highrock, they saw the battle-scarred leader walking up the big rock, his eyes solemn, as if in deep thought about something. "All cats come to the highrock for a clan meeting.". The leader roared, his voice rough and harsh. As soon as everyone was seated, Hawkstar began.
"We have 3 kits who have reached 4 moons of age, and are ready to become apprentices! Foxkit, Flamekit, and Redkit please step up.". As the 3 kits began to walk up to Hawkstar, Foxkit noticed her mom's look of discomfort. What was wrong? Was she not proud of them? After what felt like a externity, she and her siblings reached the top of the Highstone, next to the famous Thunderclan leader.
"Redkit, until you are ready to be a warrior, you will be called Redpaw, and your mentor will be Stormlight. Flamekit, until you are ready to be a warrior, you will be called Flamepaw and your mentor will be Birdheart.". Finally, It was time for Foxkit's name and mentor! "Foxkit, until you are ready to be a warrior, you will be called Foxpaw and your mentor will be Leafsong." Foxpaw walked up to her new mentor, touching noses with her "You're doing great..." she whispered into Foxpaw's ears.
"Redpaw! Flamepaw! Foxpaw"