Darkness In The Clans 1- Frost (warrior cats)

Chapter Six

"Berrypaw! Berrypaw!"

Swarmkit bounced up and down, and Berrypaw almost tripped over him. "Yes?"

"Are you really going to be a full medicine cat when you come back?" Swarmkit's eyes grew round. Berrypaw purred.

"Yes. I'm going to the moon-crystal to receive my medicine cat name." He licked a paw.

"When will you be back?"

"Soon."

He touched noses with the small kit, before turning to say goodbye to Batwing. The tortoiseshell was watching him, anxiety glimmering in his eyes. "What if I get hurt while you're gone?"

"You've seen me treat cats enough to know the basics." Berrypaw flicked an ear. "You'll be fine." He soothed. Batwing was serving as a temporary medicine cat while he was gone. He rasped his tongue over his head.

"Okay." Batwing reluctantly mewed, "See you soon." He touched noses with Berrypaw, and Berrypaw almost wanted to run and stay by his side, but he had to do this. He followed Redtuft out of camp, looking back at Batwing one last time before he became a full medicine cat. He'll be fine.

Berrypaw padded along the grass, glancing around uneasily. Would an enemy clan dare to attack them? They were crossing into Winterclan territory, spotting a patrol nearby. Slugfur and a cat Berrypaw had never seen before were padding towards them, the patrol watching.

"Greetings, Redtuft." Slugfur dipped her head, and the yellowish cat did the same clumsily. Redtuft's whiskers twitched.

"Is that your new apprentice?"

"Yes. Daffodilpaw, say hello to everyone."

Daffodilpaw mewed a greeting shyly. Berrypaw purred.

"Should we keep going?" Slugfur licked a paw as Russetbriar, the Winterclan medicine cat, padded towards them. The five cats exchanged greetings and continued on the path to the moon-crystal. Berrypaw, to his surprise, felt uneasy at the idea of being a full medicine cat. I'll be responsible for the whole clan's health. His fur bristled.

They entered the cave, the moonlit crystal glimmering in the light. There were flowers and moss growing right next to it, while on the cave walls were patches of wall-puddles, allowing a cat to see themself in them. Berrypaw stared at his reflection for a moment before making a face. Daffodilpaw did the same, purring. "You two. Come here." Redtuft called, "Stop messing around."

"Sorry!" Berrypaw squeaked, and shakily padded to the moon-crystal. Redtuft cleared his throat. He stared directly into the crystal.

"I, Redtuft, medicine cat of Gloomclan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this Apprentice. He has trained hard to understand the ways of a Medicine Cat, and with your help he will serve his Clan for many moons." Redtuft looked directly at Berrypaw now, making him flinch. ""Berrypaw, do you promise to uphold the ways of a Medicine Cat, to stand apart from rivalry between Clan and Clan and to protect all cats equally, even at the cost of your life?"

"I do!" He squeaked without hesitation.

"Then by the powers of StarClan I give you your true name as a Medicine Cat. Berrypaw, from this moment you will be known as Berryfrost. StarClan honors your kindness and empathy, and we welcome you as a full medicine cat of Gloomclan." Redtuft rested his muzzle on his head, and Berryfrost licked his shoulder as he saw the other apprentices do.

"Berryfrost! Berryfrost!" The medicine cats cheered. Berryfrost's heart swelled with pride. He couldn't wait to talk to Batwing about this! He wondered if he would like his new name. He scuffed his paws shyly.