Warriors: Third Strike: Book 1: Morning Has Come

Chapter 5

[Heronpaw's POV]

I glanced around my camp. As long as this kept Cherrypaw safe, I was fine with what was going on. I found it more exciting than what I had heard about the clan life. I wondered that if I could become a warrior soon, if they would let me join their ranks. It would get me on the winning side, and make it even safer for Cherrypaw.

I paused my thoughts as I heard a clan meeting being called by Venomstar. I titled my head confused on what it could be. Was it my warrior ceremony so soon? I didn't think it was but it was a possibility. The kits becoming apprentices could also be a possibility but there wasn't enough warriors for it. They were also only three and a half moons old. They couldn't possibly be becoming warriors.

I headed over to the clearing and I could see Venomstar standing proudly on High Branch. On a branch below him, Leapingdeath was asleep as usual. Who I was perplexed to see was Bloodtear standing next to Leapingdeath. That tom was hardly ever around because his mate was ruling over SmallClan.

"I have called this clan meeting because I have seen two apprentices work into becoming warriors. They fought just as hard as any warrior in the battle, and I believe that they should become warriors.

"Cherrypaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to defend MapleClan, even if it costs you your life?" Venomstar started to speak. I watched the red furred shecat next to me smile.

"I do!" She said proudly. Her eyes flickered to me and the Dark Forest warriors. I wasn't sure if they would do anything to us since this is what we have always done.

"Then from this moment on you shall be called Cherrywisp. MapleClan and StarClan honors you for your bravery and virtue." He finished with Cherrywisp and then turned to me.

"Heronpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and protect MapleClan, even if it costs you your life?" The leader asked me next. I knew siding against the Dark Forest would be against the warrior code, but I had to say I do for this.

"I do." I said proudly flicking my eyes to Bloodtear and Leapingdeath. I hoped they could overlook this small little promise that almost every warrior breaks so I can be with them and protect my family.

"Then from this moment on you shall be called Heronwing. MapleClan and StarClan honors you for your bravery and wisdom." Venomstar finished and looked around the camp. There wasn't any other thing to do except border patrols but those were chosen by the deputy.

"We finally made it." Cherrywisp whispered to me with a smile. I could finally be her mate. I was happy I could truly be with her now. I just have to figure out the right time to ask her. It had to be marvelous and wonderful. It would only be right for a wonderful shecat to be asked a wonderful question.