"Brightstar, may we come in? I have Redkit with me."
"Yes, come in you two." replied Brightstar.
As Redkit followed Iceblade in, she observed the den. It was large but mostly empty, besides from a single nest made out of moss and feathers. Next to the nest was Brightstar, waiting for the two cats. Brightstar beckoned them over with the flick of her tail. As they sat down, she began to speak.
"It's been a moon since you've been here, Redkit. It is time for you to decide whether or not you want to stay. If you decide to stay, you will become an apprentice under one of the warriors and stay with us. However, if you choose not to, we will escort you back to twolegplace. Have you made your choice?" Redkit thought for a moment. 'I don't have anywhere else to go, and the only person I have is my brother, but who knows where he is.' "Yes, I've made my decision." she meowed. "Very well, lets go tell the clans" replied Brightstar. As she got up, Iceblade and Redkit followed her onto the rock.
"Will all cats old enough to catch their prey gather under the rock for a clan meeting!" yowled Brightstar. Within seconds, all of the clan appeared beneath them.
"We all know a moon ago, a patrol found a kit. This kit has been staying in lightningclan until they decided whether or not they would stay here or leave, and today they have made their choice. So Redkit, what is your choice?"
The cats gathered below quietly muttered to each other. "I wonder what she'll choose?" "I hope she chooses to leave, she has no lightningclan blood!" "she looks like she'd make a great warrior. I hope she stays" "Yeah, we'll be missing out if she chooses to leave"
Redkit looked up at Brightstar and Iceblade. She could tell they were getting annoyed by the clan. "Quiet!" Iceblade yowled suddenly, scaring Redkit. As he yelled, the talking started to die down. "Thank you Iceblade." meowed Brightstar, annoyed.
"So, what is your decision Redkit?". As she looked down at the cats staring up at her, Redkit started feeling uneasy. This was a huge decision she was about to make, and it would affect her for the rest of her life. She looked up at brightstar, and gulped.
"I-" she stuttered. "I choose to stay here in lightningclan!" Redkit quickly meowed. As she looked back down at the cats below, she saw a variety of different reactions. Most cats were excited, welcoming, or curious. However, she noticed some of the cats looked unhappy and hostile, glaring at her.
"Redkit" meowed Brightstar, startling her. As she turned around, Brightstar continued. "Are you sure you've made the right decision? Clan life is not easy and can be harsh at times. Staying here is a huge challenge. Are you sure you're willing to take it?"
Redkit hesitated a bit. She started thinking about what kind of dangers would be here in the forest. All the dogs, foxes, badgers, eagles, the loss of food, and not being able to see her brother. Then, she started thinking about the positives.
During her time staying in lightningclan, she noticed that all the cats seemed to take care of each other. The apprentices helped take care of the elders, cleaning their bedding and getting them food, the medicine cat took care of those who were sick, weak, or injured, and everyone helped move or build things.
"Yes," Redkit replied. "I'm sure of my decision."
"Then the decision is final. Redkit will stay in lightningclan." Brightstar stated. "Redkit, from this day forward, you will become a lightningclan cat. Until you are 6 moons old, you will stay in the nursery with dawnstorm, seedkit, and adderkit.
As she walked down the rock, some of the cats started fully welcoming her. However, she noticed some of the cats were unhappy with her there, glaring at her and hissing at her. 'Will these ever welcome me?' she thought.
"Don't mind them redkit," she heard a voice next to her say. As she looked to her side, she noticed Bulletpaw standing next to her. "Not all cats are going to be friendly at first. Just give it a few moons, and they will realize how great you are. Besides, even if they don't accept you, you will always have a friend here."
"Thanks Bulletpaw" replied Redkit, as she continued walking to the nursery. As they got to the nursery, Bulletpaw turned to Redkit. "Also, just remember. If you need anything, let me know, alright?" "alright, thanks".
As she went inside the nursery, she walked to her nest and curled up. 'Will these cats ever accept me as one of them? Oh well, It doesn't matter. I'll prove to them I'm as good as they are!" she thought as she fell asleep.

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Redstar's tale (W.I.P)
AdventureThis is the story I'm writing about my character Redstar! Redstar was the first warriors oc I ever made. I made her up for a roleplay I did in elementary school with my friends. I wrote half the prologue 2-3 years ago and only continued writing duri...