𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐰'𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞 (𝐖.𝐂 𝐅.𝐅)☼

ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ 2 ➳

"Crestedkit, from this day forward, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Crestedpaw. Your mentor will be Ravencatch, I hope that she will pass on all she knows to you." Badgerstar finished, her green eyes gleaming with happiness as she looked down on the newly made apprentice. Crestedpaw could barely keep herself from shaking as she turned to find a black-furred she-cat walk her way. Her eyes were dim as they touched noses, but soon flashed as they took a seat into the crowd. The clan finished shouting her name as Badgerstar then went onto her brother. "It'll be over before you know it." Ravencatch muttered, a slight smile on her maw.

Crestedpaw felt her fluffy tail lash back and forth as she nodded eagerly, thinking about all the things she could do now. Her thoughts were interrupted as they called out Grasspaw's name, his mentor Cricketbelly leading him their way. "Congratulations Cricketbelly." Ravencatch meowed to him as they took a seat beside them. The tom dipped his head as a buzzing Grasspaw sat on the ground, his fur bristling. "I can't wait to get out there." Grasspaw whispered, nudging her shoulder with hers. "I know, I can't wait to go hunting and learn battle moves." She whispered back, her eyes flickering toward the clearing.

Two moons flew by so fast Crestedpaw couldn't even believe she was actually an apprentice. Her beating heart was slowly going down as Adderkit was made an apprentice, her maw in a wicked smirk. Her mentor Mapleclaw had pulled away sharply and headed toward the opposite way of the newly made apprentices, taking a seat beside someone else. Crestedpaw cast a narrowed glance their way, catching Adderpaw's gaze. The two glared at each other for a moment before the clan shouted Rootpaw's name, her brother a small bouncing bundle of fur.

Crestedpaw looked around the clearing at her clanmates, her eyes glancing over at the older apprentices. Her green gaze caught the eyes of Flintpaw, his eyes narrowed as they turned her way. His maw pulled back into a sneer as they glared at each other, his claws scoring the ground. A shoulder bumped into her, making her break eye contact. Grasspaw was looked at her with a raised brow, giving her a toothy-smile. The she-cat rolled her eyes and butted his shoulder back, raising her head to look up at high-rock. 

"At dusk we will celebrate these four blessings!" Badgerstar called as the clan started to dispersed, going back to their regular activities. "So what are we going to do? Crestedpaw and Grasspaw asked in usion, turning toward their mentors. Cricketbelly gave a chuckle as he stood up, his gaze turning to Ravencatch. "I'm heading toward the Windclan border. What about you?" He asked with a tilt of his head. Crestedpaw had her gaze on her mentor as she pondered what to do, her paws buzzing. "I'll head toward the ShadowClan border, make sure the scent marks aren't messed up like last time." She told him.

Crestedpaw felt her gaze darken as she turned to look at a downcast Grasspaw, her paws carrying her to his side. "Oh don't worry, you two will patrol with each other soon eno-" Ravencatch meowed but was cut off of as a large frame pushed past her, heading toward the camp entrance. "Watch it." Mapleclaw hissed, her eyes narrowed as she glared at the four. Adderpaw followed her silently with her chin high, casting them all a smudge glance. "You watch it Mapleclaw!" Ravencatch snapped at her, though they already disappeared into the forest.

"Ignore her, she's always like that." Cricketbelly meowed, turning to go out the same way. Crestedpaw padded after him quickly with Grasspaw at her side, her eyes bright as they made it to the entrance. The forest smells were closer now as she got closer to the brambles, her steps quicker than before. Outpacing her brother and mentor she burst into the open, chirps and the breeze swaying the trees could be heard above. The smell of plants and leaves left her breathless as she made her way over to a bush, taking in it's scent. "Come on Crestedpaw! We'll have enough time later to smell everything!" Ravencatch called after her, her tone sarcastic.