"And now..." Armorstar, the steel gray leader bowed his head, "I have served-
This clan for many moons, that I do not regret."
Crimson watched as Armorstar raised his voice again, "I am old and loosing my senses,
my nine lives, I am only left with one. I believe it is time I step down from the leader's
rank."
the clan let out wails and whimpers, all knowing how brave and courageous this mighty leader
had been, even when his mate died.
Crimson saw DarkSoul, the dark gray tabby's eyes seemed to glow with an eerie light. He didn't
trust DarkSoul, not one bit, the deputy looked thirsty for blood.
"I believe it is rightful for Darksoul to take over my place, but I know he is worthy of leader
seat." Armorstar meowed, "I now am no longer known as Armorstar, but Armorfang. Warrior
and former leader."
The Clan-cats let out mews of respect to the strong former-Leader, Armorfang.
"But before I am put into the Elder's den, I would like to make the last warrior ceremony
I will make before my way to StarClan."
Crimson bowed his head just slightly, the leader will never be forgotten.
"CloudPaw, RussetPaw and SootPaw." Armorfang mewed, "Step up."
The three apprentices stood up, moonlight reflecting their shiny-sleekly groomed pelts.
"You three will be the next RuneClan warriors, tonight you will get your story re-done. No longer just a paw, but a paw with claws." Armorfang continued, "With these claws of a warrior,
do you swear to protect, defend and even sacrifice yourself for the peace of RuneClan?"
Crimson felt a blackhole eat him, the thought of seeing Armorfang in the Elder's den was not
right. He still had the aura of a leader, and he always will have.
"We do."
The three aprentices spoke with great courage,
Armorfang's serious face grew soft as he smiled at them. "In the name of our ancestors I grant you your warrior names."
Armorfang padded to CloudPaw and touched his nose, "CloudPaw, fiesty, brave and strong, always ready to rush into battles. You will be known as CloudBreath."
CloudBreath's azure blue eyes shone with pride,
"Thank you, Armorfang."
Armorfang smiled as he padded along to the next apprentice, RussetPaw.
"RussetPaw, reliable, honest and sympathetic, a soft warrior you are. You will be known as Russeteyes, may you watch over the clan with those sharp eyes of yours."
Russeteyes breathed, "I will Armorfang."
Armorfang soon reached the last and final apprentice, SootPaw.
The gray tom was shivering in awe, fascination and pride to be infront of the brave leader.
"Sootpaw, swift, silent and light-footed, you are one of our best hunters. From here on you
will be known as SootPatch. May you always bring back many prey for us to share."
Armorfang looked out to the Clan,
"These warriors will now have their story re-done! Healers please meet them after this ceremony and add claws to their unsheathed paws."
"SootPatch, Cloudbreath, Russeteyes!" Crimson started the call, seeing the Clan was still
disturbed by Armorfang's sudden retire.
The clan soon joined in with Crimson's cheer, the three new warriors bowed their heads before
sitting back down.
The gathering was not yet over, Darksoul leapt onto the high-rock and settled down.
"Thank you Armorfang for your guidance these many terrible moons, You have suffered much and
as deputy, I will take your place and get my name known as Darkstar." The gray tabby spoke coolly.
Crimson clenched his teeth, the tabby was aiming for leader place ever since he was a kit.
"As known, I am now leader, Darkstar. I will choose my deputy and visit the Moonfalls tonight."
Darkstar spoke calmly, his blind eye looking at Crimson, full of hate.
"As my deputy, I have thought this over many times. And I believe, Redscar shall be my deputy."
Darkstar looked at the mottled red tom.
"Redscar, the reason I chose you is because you were Clan-born, strong and worthy of deputy."
Clanborn.
Those words struck Crimson, they were full of hate. He was right, Crimson wasn't clanborn.
He was a loner that joined and earned the title of "warrior" shortly after.
"Thank you." Redscar bowed his head, surprised that he would be the chosen one, not Whitethroat.
"Me and Redscar will travel to the Moonfalls tonight, accompanied by Graystream and Nightberry."
Darkstar meowed, "We will be leaving now. Until then, Armorfang may have his goodbyes and respect."
The cats began to cheer,
"Darkstar!"
"Redscar!"
"Darkstar!"
"Redscar!"
A new generation of leaders.
The cats made space so the two new deputy and leader could pass by, Crimson watched and saw Dark's hateful eyes
glaring at him, before vanishing into darkness of the tunnel along with Graystream and the black Nightberry.
Crimson felt cold cold claws rake down his spine, Darkstar didn't deserve to be leader. Not with that ambition of his.
AUTHORS NOTE:
Warrior Cats (C) Erin Hunter
Cats+Story (C) Me
RuneClan (C)
And I'm sorry if these names have been used, there are limited warrior names one can come up with.