Moons 8 - 19 | Important Notes
8- Pantherpaw finally earns his full name, Pantherlily! He is incredibly proud and is eager to continue learning more.
9- Sprucethroat died trying to protect Shrikestar from vicious rouges. Shrikestar ended up losing her first life in the process. His son, Pantherlily is occasionally visited by his father's spirit.
Rockkit and Olivekit are taken in after being found protected by their unknown dead mother.
13- An abandoned kittypet named Sage and his two kits River and Tremble come to Shrikeclan, looking for a more interesting life.
Pantherlily confessed his feelings for Thunderrumble and they've quickly become well bonded mates!
14, 15- Tremblekit and Riverkit become apprentices, then next moon, Olivekit and Rockkit become apprentices!
18- Littlespots is taken by two legs while on a hunting patrol with her sisters. She went into a metal trap thinking she found an easy meal.
19- Riverpaw is now Riverwillow. Tremblepaw saved him from a hawk the day after his ceremony which earns him his new name: Tremblekestrel.
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The two young cats, fur dappled by the sunlight filtering through the leaves, explored the sunny forest with wide-eyed wonder. The vibrant green foliage created a canopy overhead, casting a playful dance of shadows on the forest floor. As they meandered through the underbrush, Riverpaw caught a glimpse of something colorful peeking out from behind a cluster of leaves.
Eagerly, the feline approached the hidden treasure and discovered a bush laden with ripe, juicy berries. Excitement bubbled within him as he carefully plucked the berries one by one, his nimble paws working with precision. The berries were a rich purple, promising a sweet and delectable treat.
Unable to contain their enthusiasm, the cat bounded over to their friend, who was exploring a nearby patch of soft moss. With a triumphant meow, they proudly presented the bounty of berries to their companion. Crestpaw, momentarily distracted from their mossy exploration, looked up in surprise and delight at the colorful display.
MOON 2 | SPARROWCLAN
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MOON 4 - CEREMONY
"All cats of Needleclan, gather for a Clan Meeting!"
Speckleback glanced up from the medicine cat den. Currentkit pushed Riverkit towards the center of the camp, and Riverkit whined. A red leaf drifted from a branch above Finchstar, and the leader watched as it twirled around, eventually landing on Lichenpaw's head.
Hollypaw watched from the medicine den, looking a little irritated. Speckleback was keeping him confined to the medicine cat den, despite the fact that he wasn't woozy anymore. At least he was paying attention.
Daisyshadow poked out a head from the nursery. Whiskershadow glanced up from the fresh-kill pile, which was nearby.
Good.
"I have the honor of stating that today, we have our very first warrior promotion!" Finchstar purred, meeting eyes with Lichenpaw. She hopped down from a tree branch. "It has been my pleasure to have trained Lichenpaw, even before we were a part of a Clan. Her judgment has been vital to her protecting our clan."
Finchstar hopped down from the tree completely, walking towards Lichenpaw. They were on the same eye level, now. "Lichenpaw, by the powers of me being leader, I name you Lichentooth."
Lichentooth looked almost surprised.
Finchstar purred, touching noses with Lichentooth before backing away.
Hollypaw was the first to cheer, "LICHENTOOTH!" The other cats followed, even the kits after a few moments. It was small, so Finchstar joined in. Lichentooth stood in the center of it, shrinking a little but still smiling.
Once the cheering had stopped, Finchstar continued, "Now, for the second task of today..." Finchstar met eyes with Riverkit and Currentkit. Currentkit bounced up and down, and Riverkit nudged his shoulder to get him to stop. "Riverkit and Currentkit. You two have reached six moons, and are therefore now apprentices. Until you are trained fully, you will be called Riverpaw and Currentpaw."
Currentpaw grinned. "I'm Riverpaw, right?"
Riverpaw shook her head, still smiling a bit herself.
Finchstar jumped up onto the roots that made up the entrance to her den. She didn't jump back up to the higher branches again. "No, Currentpaw. Now..." Finchstar met eyes with Whiskershadow, and her deputy straightened up. "Whiskershadow. As my new deputy, you haven't yet explored everything about the territory due to being confined to camp." She grinned. "You might as well explore it with an apprentice." She was not going to bring up how Lightningpaw was once his apprentice, as well. "You will be Riverpaw's mentor."
Riverpaw got up, blue and green eyes sparkling despite the deceptive calmness to her movements, and walked over to Whiskershadow. She reached up to Whiskershadow's nose, and Whiskershadow leaned down to meet her. After that, she moved to sit by him.
"...Lichentooth."
Lichentooth straightened up upon being called again. "...me?"
"Yes. Your judgement is excellent, and your calm nature would help with teaching." Finchstar paused. "I think it does, anyway. You will be mentoring Currentpaw."
Currentpaw gasped, then jumped and dashed over to Lichentooth, stopping just in front of her. "I get to be your first apprentice!"
Lichentooth still looked a little shocked. "Are you... are you sure?"
"Confident." Finchstar nodded. "You'll do great, Lichentooth. I know you can."
Lichentooth didn't seem convinced. But she leaned down to touch noses with Currentpaw, who vibrated in his spot. He then sat down right there, only turning to look at Finchstar again.
Finchstar held her head up. "Clan meeting is over!" She hopped off the root, heading for the fresh-kill pile. "Why don't you go get acquainted with your apprentices?"
As Finchstar reached down to grab a bird from the pile, she heard Riverpaw ask Whiskershadow about gathering fresh bedding for everyone. After a few moments, she heard Currentpaw turn and whine at Lichentooth to NOT do that.
Events Referenced:
Lichenpaw gets promoted to a warrior. Finchstar says it's been an honor to train her, and names Lichenpaw Lichentooth, and commends her judgement.
Riverkit becomes Riverpaw and gets assigned to Whiskershadow. She offers to immediately start gathering bedding.
Currentkit is so excited to become Currentpaw, and is assigned to Lichentooth.
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