Firepaw assessed the tom from a warrior's stand point, his paw glued to him. The way he saw it, whoever made the first move would not be the victor. I must win! This is my pride! I can't let myself lose to a Kittypet! Tigerclaw would never let me live it down! Firepaw shot a quick look to his father who was sitting beside Dappletail and Darkstripe.

Tigerclaw narrowed his eyes at Firepaw, You better not lose child.

Then the tom leaped for Firepaw. Surprise of the attack didn't stop Firepaw from reacting though. He jumped back half-heartedly. But the tom wasn't through. He spun on his heel and slapped a unsheated claw at his face and made Firepaw lose his balance. He fell to his side just as the black and white tom pounced on him. Everyone gasped, Was Firepaw just bested?!

"Talk is cheap and wasted on you." the tom hissed at Firepaw.

Then Firepaw's body started shaking... he was laughing! The tom narrowed his eyes.

"You actually think you've won, Kittypet?" Firepaw looked up at the tom with amusement, "I was testing you to see how strong you are. Guess I'm pretty disappointed now. This is how a real wild cat fights!"

Before the blue-eyed cat could register the ginger cat's words, his paws were snagged between sharp teeth and he was flying through the air. Luckily, he twisted in midair and landed on his paws... not gracefully though... he did stumble.

"You know, one would think you could beat a handicapped cat easily. I guess not."

The tom looked at the flame tom with anger-filled eyes, "Whatever. This fight is not over."

Firepaw flipped his tail, "Okay. Live and learn little kitty."

Then Firepaw was speeding toward the tom on three legs. The tom automatically braced himself for impact, but Firepaw became airbourne at the last minute and soared over the tom's head. Three paws hit the Highrock, bounced off, and flew past the tom with lightning quickness... as Sandpaw's eyes widened, He really does have Lionclan's quickness. Just like his father. His teeth snagged the tom's collar and yanked it with him... of course causing the tom to fly along too. The tom hit the ground with a thud and whimpered in pain.

"STOP!"

Firepaw looked up to the Highrock with a red collar in his mouth. He spat it out, disgusted with the taste of Twoleg all over it. The tom looked up too.

"This Kittypet has lost his twoleg tag in a fight for his honor. Starclan speaks of its' approval." Bluestar jumped down lightly from her spot and walked over to the tom. The silver and white she-cat followed.

The black and white tom sat up with pride as Firepaw backed away from the tom to join the rest of the clan. Swearing vengence on the Kittypet.

"Do you promise to uphold the Warrior Code and the clan at all costs, even at the risk of your life?" Bluestar's steady probing blue-eyes gaze took in the siblings.

"Yes."

"Then I will now give you your names." She looked directly at the tom, "From now on, untill you have recieved your warrior name, you shall be known as Airpaw in honor of your sky-based pelt. I hope Starclan lights your path."

Airpaw dipped his head as the clan started up in a cheer, "Airpaw! Airpaw! Airpaw!" He slick shot a superior look at Firepaw who glared back.

"From now on, untill you too have received your warrior name, you will be known by Windpaw." Bluestar said as she looked the she-cat in the eyes, "I hope Starclan lights your path."

Windpaw raised her in pride with her brother as their new clan chanted their names, "Windpaw! Airpaw! Windpaw! Airpaw!"

But she did notice the one cat who didn't join in. He was walking - well, limping - away in disapproval. Yet, as if he could sense her blue eyes trained on his pelt, he looked over his shoulder at her. Her breath caught as their snagged gazes snarred. Green and blue. Then he flicked his tail and his eyes were cold and harsh. He hissed at her! Idignant and shocked and angry, she turned back to face the blueish-gray she-cat leader. She, too, had witnessed Firepaw's cold shoulder and a cloud of worry begin to settle. He's one of my best clanmates. Mature. Great hunter. Great fighter. Natural born leader. He is way ahead of the other apprentices. I really hope this doesn't affect him too bad...

Then she cleared her voice, "Longtail, you shall be the mentor of Windpaw."

Longtail dipped his head in acknowledgment.

"I expect you to teach her the warrior code and everything else that was taught to you."

Longtail padded up to her and they touched noses, greeting one another warmly. Longtail would've sided with Firepaw if he hadn't had such a huge dislike for the younger tom. As it was, the young warrior decided he would like this Kittypet, if not for rubbing it in the handsome ginger cat's face.

"Mousefur, you shall be the mentor of Airpaw. I expect that you'll teach him the warrior code and everything else that was taught to you.'

The small, dusky brown tabby dipped her head, walked over to the white and black tom, and touched noses... her eyes were dancing with excitement.

Once more, the clan erupted with cheers before starting their daily duties. Bluestar walked towards her den summoning her Deputy Redtail. The small dappled tortoiseshell tom followed her, his bushy fox-red tail twitching with anxiety. He, too, had witnessed Firepaw's departure to the medicine cats den.

"Hey you guys!" Graypaw trotted up to the Kittypet... er... new clanmates with excitement.

"Hey," Airpaw said as he and his sister looked toward where the other cats were approaching.

"How's it feel to be a clan cat?" Sandpaw mewed to Airpaw.

"Cool.. I guess..." She shifted paws.

"Well... I suppose we should show you around," Dustpaw paused and looked around, Firepaw?, before facing the newbies, "Come on."