"Gingerkit, you have reached six moons of age and are ready to be made an apprentice."
The Treeclan leader, Featherstar, stood on the trunk of a fallen tree that lay at the edge of the clearing. He looked down at Gingerkit, Smallkit and Lionkit. The three were too big for the nursery and ready to be made apprentices.
"Gingerkit, are you ready to learn the ways of the Warrior Code and be taught how to protect yourself and your clan?"
"I am, Featherstar."
"Then I give you your apprentice name: Gingerpaw."
The clan cats surrounding her cheered her name three times, as was the custom. "Gingerpaw! Gingerpaw! Gingerpaw!"
Featherstar gestured to a black and white tortoiseshell she-warrior with his tail. "Willowfur, I trust that you will pass your skill and wisdom on to your new apprentice. Train her well."
Willowfur dipped her head. "I will, Featherstar." she promised.
"Lionkit, from now until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Lionpaw."
Gingerpaw cheered louder than any other cat. "Lionpaw! Lionpaw! Lionpaw!"
She and her denmate had grown to become close friends and though he bowed his head to calmly accept his new name, she could see that he was nearly overflowing with joy.
"Swiftfoot, you will teach Lionpaw the way of the Warrior Code. Mentor him well."
"Smallkit, you shall be known as Smallpaw, and Meekclaw will be your mentor."
"Smallpaw! Smallpaw! Smallpaw!" Gingerpaw cheered her sister's new name and Smallpaw wandered over to side on Lionpaw's other side.
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Gingerkit
RomanceA young feral kitten, born and raised in Treeclan, looks all set to become the perfect warrior that her clan needs to protect them from seasons and rivalries. She has a mother, father, sister, and a best friend who hopes to someday be her mate. All...
