Author's Note- Most of this story will be written in Mint's POV, but occasionally I might change it up to 3rd person or another character's POV (but when I do, I'll say so) Also I am not going to place an allegiances page anytime soon, because Mint is just now learning names, and I want to gradually introduce characters into the story as I go. (but I will post one up)
Well... enough of my rambling, enjoy! :D
Chapter 1: The Naming Ceremony
A naming ceremony in Forestclan was about to begin. Whenever I can, I watch them from the bushes near the medicine den. The way everything is done, the names given, the whole way their society was made up had always been fascinating to me. I inhaled the scent of herbs from the nearby den. I have always loved the smell and taste of herbs, which is probably why my name is Mint.
"Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey gather at the highrock" their leader called out to the clan. The leader's name was Talonstar. He was a large tom with bright yellow eyes and a brown fur. I looked over at two she-cat apprentices who were both beaming with pride. When every cat was situated, the leader finally spoke,
"Both Rabbitpaw and Gingerpaw have displayed great courage in the previous fox attack and knowledge of the warrior code and now it is time for them to become warriors," Murmurs of approval went through the crowd.
"Rabbitpaw, you may step forward," The small brown she-cat looked nervous, but stepped up with her head held high. "Eaglewing has trained you well. From now on you will be named Rabbitstep." The crowd cheered "Rabbitstep! Rabbitstep!" The new warrior walked to the side and the leader turned to the second apprentice.
"Gingerpaw, you may step forward." The ginger she-cat didn't show any nervousness like Rabbitstep did. She strode up to Talonstar and anxiously awaited her new name. A gust of wind came and ruffled everyone's fur, just before the leader spoke.
"Gingerpaw, Galestorm has taught you a great deal since you were a new apprentice, make him proud. From this day forward you shall be known as Gingerflame." The crowd did the same as with Rabbitstep and cheered her new name "Gingerflame! Gingerflame!"
"To both of our new warriors-" The leader was cut off by an gray tom who frantically spat out "I smell an intruder!" All cats immediately got up and started looking around. Oh no! I suddenly realized that I was the intruder that they were talking about.
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