Dewpaw was frozen with shock as Dovestar started the ceremony.
I'm going to be a warrior? I'm going to be a warrior!
"Today, three apprentices have proved themselves in battle. I would like to make them warriors in turn.
Firepaw, step forward."
The flame pelted apprentice stepped forward, eyes burning with happiness.
"I, Dovestar, leader of ThunderClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. He has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend him to you as a warrior in his turn.
Firepaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"
Firepaw lifted his chin proudly and said, "I do."
Dovestar looked at the stars that were peaking not out of the clouds above and said, "Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. Firepaw, from this moment you will be known as Fireblaze. StarClan honors your fierceness and cleverness, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ThunderClan."
Dovestar rested her muzzle on Fireblaze's head, and Fireblaze licked her shoulder.
"Fireblaze! Fireblaze! Fireblaze!" The Clan chanted.
Dovestar beckoned Stormpaw to the ledge.
"Stormpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?" She asked.
Stormpaw took a deep breath and said,
"I do."
Dovestar spoke again.
"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. Stormpaw, from this moment you will be known as Stormheart. StarClan honors your kindness and endurance, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ThunderClan."
"Stormheart! Stormheart!"
Stormheart puffed out his chest as the Clan chanted his name. Dovestar again rested her muzzle on the new warriors head, Stormheart licking her shoulder.
"Dewpaw, come forward."
With more strength then she though she had, Dewpaw took one step after another, until after what felt like ages she was in front of Dovestar.
"Dewpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?" She asked.
Dewpaw took a deep breath. She felt stars in her head shine bright and her paws felt like she was walking on air as she answered.
"I do."
Dovestar's eyes flashed and she smiled as she spoke again.
"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. Dewpaw, from this moment you will be known as Dewstorm. StarClan honors your spirit and determination, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ThunderClan."
"Dewstorm! Dewstorm!" The Clan chanted. Dewstorm felt dizzy as she realized that she was a warrior. Happier than ever, she felt Dovestar's muzzle rest on her head, and she licked the leader's shoulder.
"Fireblaze! Dewstorm! Stormheart!"
The Clan chanted happily.
Dovestar silenced them with her tail.
"It's almost moonhigh." Meowed Dovestar. "In the tradition of our ancestors, Fireblaze, Stormheart, and Dewstorm must keep a silent vigil until dawn, and guard the camp alone while we sleep."
The cats left for their dens and Dewstorm, Fireblaze, and Stormheart assumed positions in the center of camp.
In finally a warrior! Dewstorm thought.
Stormheart exchanged a glance with her as if thinking the same thing.
Fireblaze stared silently at the night sky.
I'll be the best warrior I can be.
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Warriors #2: The War
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