Chapter Twenty/Epilogue

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    Sunpaw and Runningpaw sat side by side, orange against silver, in front of the Highrock. The cats around them were whispering and congratulating them, trying to keep their voices down but failing quite terribly. Nettlestar sprang onto the Highrock, while Robinflight and Lushheart sat at the base.

    "We are gathered here today to witness two apprentices become warriors. They have trained hard and long, wether in the camp or not-" he nodded to Sunpaw- "-and have overcome many obstacles. But before they say their vows... We must welcome our guests."

    Sunpaw spun around- and there, sitting in the back, were Fiery and Snowy. They smiled at him, and he inhaled, barely believing it.

    I love them so much.

    "We appreciate you coming, Fiery, Snowy," Nettlestar said. "Now... Sunpaw, please come forward onto the Highrock."

    Sunpaw closed his eyes, then opened them again. Carefully he climbed the Highrock, until he was facing Nettlestar.

    "Sunpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code, even at the cost of your life?"

    "I do."

    "Then by the powers of Starclan, I give you your warrior name. From this moment forward.you will be known as Sunwing. Choose your path wisely, and may Starclan light your path."

    Sunwing smiled. "Thank you." He turned, climbing down the Highrock, and sitting back down. Sunwing.

    "Runningpaw, please step forward onto the Highrock."

    "Good luck." Sunwing watched as his brother climbed up to face the leader.

    "Runningpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code, even at the cost of your life?"

    "I do."

    "Then by the powers of Starclan, I give you your warrior name. From this moment forward you will be known as Runningleap. Choose your path wisely, and may Starclan light your path."

    As Runningleap bounded down the Highrock to stand by his brother, the crowd began to cheer.

    "Sunwing! Runningleap! Sunwing! Runningleap!"

    But the loudest of the voices were Willowfoot, Fiery and Snowy, and Lushheart. Runningleap whispered, "Thanks for coming back, Sunwing... We needed to do this together."

    Sunwing smiled back and said, "I'm glad I came back too."

    Minutes later Willowfoot was congratulating them and telling them she was so so proud, and Foxjump and Whitesong were showing them their new nests, right next to each other. Rosepaw even gave him a quick peck on the cheek, then sprinted away, her face red. Runningleap watched Rosepaw duck into the apprentice's den and whistled.

    "Somebody's got a date," he teased Sunwing. Sunwing smiled and promised himself he would talk to Rosepaw soon.

    Fiery and Snowy then trotted up to them, smiling. "I'm proud of you, kid," Snowy told him.

    Fiery nodded and said, "I'm proud too, Sunpaw. I hope you're happy here."

    Sunwing smiled back and said, "I'm happy."

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    Ayyye! Did you like it?

    Sorry this book kind of ended weirdly. I never really had a plot for it and had to make it up as I go.

    Well, anyways, thank you for reading! I appreciate it.

    :3

    



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