Ashstar's Reign - The Silver Storm - A Warriors Fanfiction

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Riverpaw, Lightingingpaw, Pinepaw, Moonpaw, and Smallpaw were all in the apprentices' den, their mothers' anxiously grooming their kits. Riverpaw had stood patiently waiting as his mother fussed over him and now held back a laugh as Lightningpaw tried to wiggle away from Amberleaf's tongue.

"No- I don't want- I'm fine!" he mewed, trying to get away.

Amberleaf pinned him down lightly, finished with his fur, and then sat back, pride shining in her eyes.

Riverpaw licked his chest subconsciously. Today, all the apprentices were getting their warrior names! Riverpaw started as Ashstar's call vibrated throughout the camp.

"Every cat come to join us for a meeting!" she yowled.

Riverpaw's tail twitched, and he poked his head out to see the cats gather.

Ashstar continued once the warriors were silently gazing at her. "We have come together because of the making of five new warriors."

She paused, and Riverpaw padded out of the den, the rest of the soon-to-be warriors behind him. Together they came to a halt in front of Ashstar. She jumped down and looked around.

"Cloudpelt, is Moonpaw ready to become a warrior?" she asked.

The white warrior dipped his head. "Indeed."

"Moonpaw, from now on you will be known as Moonlight," Ashstar said, tail wagging slightly. Moonlight gave a skip of delight at her new name and touched her nose to Ashstar's.

"Brightclaw, is Smallpaw ready to become a warrior?"

"She is!"

"Smallpaw, you will now be known as Smallfoot."

"Tigertooth, is Lightningpaw ready?"

"He is ready and more!"

"Lightningpaw, from now on, your name will be Lightningheart."

Riverpaw's heartbeat quickened as the Ashstar looked right at him.

"Leafshadow, is Riverpaw worthy of becoming a warrior?" she asked.

"Yes, he is," Riverpaw's mentor answered.

"Riverpaw, you will now be known as Riverstorm."

Riverstorm gave an excited flick of his ears, touched noses with Ashstar, and stood off to the side as she continued.

Yes! My warrior name! And it's kinda like Stormheart's!

"...you will now be known as Pinetail."

The Clan cheered as Pinetail touched noses with his mother.

"Moonlight! Smallfoot! Lightningheart! Riverstorm! Pinetail!"

Moonlight was cheering only Riverstorm's name though, she had a hard, blazing look in her eyes as she did. Sighing, Riverstorm padded over to her.

"Knock it off," he told her, glaring at the floor.

Moonlight stared at him, eyes wide. "Knock off what?"

"The last thing I need is a she-cat padding after me!" he snarled, lashing his tail. "I don't want a mate!"

Except for Stormheart, maybe, he added in his head.

Moonlight looked angry. "Fine!" she said, lashing her tail and drawing back her lips. But under her anger Riverstorm could see she was hurt.

Riverstorm stalked away, feeling no resentment towards what he had done.

**six sunrises later**