Mysteries and Omens

by Amasis Isis-Ra

This is the first book to the Messengers' Home series. in this book, the reader meets the Clans and gets an idea of the darkness to come. Can the Clans work together to find out what this pending danger is before it is too late?

18. Promotion

Chapter Eighteen

Promotion

CloudClan Camp Clearing

Nightstar is standing on the Highrock above the camp clearing. "Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey gather beneath the Highrock for a Clan meeting." The cats gather under the Highrock. Nightstar looks at Longkit who is sitting on Smokysky's left.

"Do you, Longkit, promise to train hard and live by the Messenger Code?"

"I do!"

"Then from this day on until you earn your Warrior name, you will be known as Longpaw." Nightstar looks at Lightwing. "Lightwing, you are proud and determined, pass these traits onto your Apprentice, Longpaw." The Clan calls Longpaw's new name. Longpaw and Lightwing briefly touch noses. Nightstar looks at Daisykit who is sitting on Smokysky's right. "Do you, Daisykit, promise to train as hard as you can and uphold the Messenger Code?"

"I do!"

"Then from this day on until you receive your Warrior name you shall be known as Daisypaw." Nightstar looks at Lightfoot. "Lightfoot, you are cautious and yet strong, pass these traits onto your Apprentice, Daisypaw." The Clan calls Daisypaw's new name. Lightfoot and Daisypaw touch noses. Nightstar looks at Smokysky last. "Smokysky, you have been with us for a long time, we honor your hunting skills, your training, and your wisdom. HeavenClan welcomes you as an Elder of CloudClan." The Clan gives a loud cheer. Nightstar looks at Shadowpaw who is sitting next to his Mentor Princecloud. "Princecloud are you satisfied with Shadowpaw's performances as an Apprentice."

"Yes, I am." Nightstar looks up at the sky as she speaks. "Then I, Nightstar, Leader of CloudClan, call upon our Warrior Ancestors to look down upon this Apprentice. He has worked hard to train and understand your noble Code, and in return, I commend her to you as a Warrior in his turn." Nightstar looks back at Shadowpaw. "Shadowpaw, you are strong and unmatched due to skill. Do you, Shadowpaw, promise to defend this Clan and honor the Messenger Code even at the cost of your life?"

"I do!"

"Then by the powers of HeavenClan, I give you your Warrior name. Shadowpaw from this day on you will be known as Shadowheart. HeavenClan welcomes you as a full Warrior of CloudClan." The Clan calls Shadowheart's new name. Nightstar looks at Graypaw who is sitting next to her Mentor Princessberry. "Princessberry, is Graypaw ready to become a Warrior?"

"Yes, she is." Nightstar looks at Graypaw again.

"Graypaw, you have trained well since you were apprenticed. Do you, Graypaw, promise to defend your Clan and live by the Messenger Code even at the cost of your life?"

"I do!"

"Then by the powers of HeavenClan, I give you your Warrior name. Graypaw from this day on you shall be known as Graypool. HeavenClan welcomes you as a full Warrior of CloudClan." The Clan calls Graypool's new name. "Tonight you shall sit Vigil." Nightstar bounds down from the Highrock.