"May all cats old enough to swim gather underneath the willow tree for a Clan meeting!" Waterstar yowled.

Bluepaw and Swiftpaw bounded eagerly towards the willow tree. Their siblings - Rainpaw and Driftpaw - were excited too. This was it, their warrior ceremony.

Bluepaw looked for her mentor, Rosedapple. Rosedapple and Fluffheart were going to be mats soon - Bluepaw just knew it!

"Duskclaw, is Swiftpaw ready to become a warrior?" Waterstar questioned.

"She is," Duskclaw replied.

"Rosedapple, is Bluepaw ready to become a warrior?"

Rosedapple dipped her head. "She is,"

"Toothjaw, is Driftpaw ready to become a warrior?"

"He is. He's trained hard."

Waterstar nodded and glanced at Fluffheart.

"Is Rainpaw ready to become a warrior?"

Fluffheart stared into the leader's eyes. "I couldn't be prouder."

Waterstar sighed and spoke. "I, Waterstar, leader of RiverClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend them to you as warriors in their turn."

"Swiftpaw, Bluepaw, Driftpaw, and Rainpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"

All four apprentices spoke loud and clear. "I do."

"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior names. Swiftpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Swiftcloud. StarClan honors your courage and intelligence, and we welcome you as a full warrior of RiverClan. Bluepaw, from this moment on you will be known as Bluewing. StarClan honors your energy and determination, and we welcome you as a full warrior of RiverClan. Driftpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Driftfur. StarClan honors your compassion and spirit, and we welcome you as a full warrior of RiverClan. Rainpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Rainpelt. StarClan honors your skill in battle and loyalty, and we welcome you as a full warrior of RiverClan."

"Swiftcloud! Bluewing! Driftfur! Rainpelt!" the Clan cheered.

"These warriors shall guard our camp while we sleep tonight. But first, we shall feast on the prey Greenleaf brought us."

As Waterstar ended the Clan meeting, Bluewing sighed. She was ready to start the life of a warrior.