Sunlight filtered through the branches of the nursery. Lifekit felt the warmth on her pelt and opened her eyes. She pulled herself to her feet and stretched before padding outside. She fluffed her fur against the cool dawn air.
A few sunrises ago, the kits were allowed to go outside whenever they wanted to as long as they never left camp. Although tempting to leave camp and explore, Lifekit didn't want to get in trouble again. Instead she padded over to the elders den.
The scent of fresh moss and herbs flooded her nose when she padded into the hollow tree stump. Squirrelfur pricked his ears at her arrival.
"Hello, Lifekit. Have you come for another story?" Squirrelfur asked.
"Yes!" Lifekit replied eagerly.
"Well how about I tell you how Lifeclan formed." Squirrelfur meowed. Lifekit sat down and nodded.
"It all began when a cat in Thunderclan, named Vinetail, had an idea. He wanted there to be a clan that would have less battles. After he had seen one of his clan mates die unnecessarily, he gathered a few cats from Thunderclan that agreed with his idea, me being one of them. We traveled to each clan, gathering more cats each day until we were ready. We traveled behind Thunderclan territory and found this camp. When we saw this camp and how perfect it was, we knew Starclan wanted us to form a new clan. Vinetail became Vinestar after receiving his nine lives. We have survived well ever since." Squirrelfur finished.
"OK, now I have to rest my old bones. Have fun outside!" Squirrelfur purred as he lay his head on his paws and started snoring loudly. Lifekit bounced out of the den to see Vinestar standing on clanrock. Cats looked up at him, wondering why he had called the clan together.
Lifekit padded over and when she sat down, she felt Mouseshine groom her fur.
"Mom! I can groom myself!" Lifekit protested.
"Well then you should have earlier. You have to look nice for your apprentice ceremony." Mouseshine informed. Lifekit squealed with delight and bounced over to her litter mates. Their chests were puffed out with pride when they were called forward.
"Then by then powers of Starclan, I give you your new names. Russetkit, from now on, until you complete your warrior training, you will be known as Russetpaw. Sparkclaw, you have been a strong and loyal warrior. I trust that you will pass on your skills to this apprentice." Vinestar announced. Lifekit looked at the fiery warrior as he touched noses with her brother.
"Deerkit, until you complete your warrior training, you will be known as Deerpaw. Forestheart, you have been compassionate and caring toward your clan mates. I hope that you will teach Deerpaw those skills."
Forestheart and Deerpaw happily touched noses. Lucky! She got the nicest cat in the clan for her mentor! Lifekit thought jealously. She turned to Vinestar again when he yowled to get the clan's attention.
"Lifekit," he began, "until you complete your warrior training, you will be known as Lifepaw. Tumblefire, you have shown that you are trustworthy enough to mentor an apprentice. Please pass on your knowledge to Lifepaw."
Lifepaw padded over to Tumblefire and had to stretch to reach his nose. He dipped his massive head to make it easier for her. She padded back to the base of clanrock, pleased with Vinestar's choice for her mentor.
"Russetpaw! Deerpaw! Lifepaw!" the clan cheered. Lifepaw purred at the sound of her new name. I'll be the best warrior ever!
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FanfictionFlamepaw was one of the first cats Lifekit laid eyes on. Ever since then, she has tryed to impress him, but has failed. Will she summon the courage to tell him how she feels?
