Nightkit and Tidalkit's Apprentice Ceremony.

"Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey gather beneath the willow branch for a Clan meeting!" As redundant as the words became, Fishpelt was always glad to name new apprentices.

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Tidalkit smiled and jumped around as Fishpelt called for a meeting. Running to her father, Wailingstream, she said, "Daddy! Daddy! I'm gonna be an apprentice!" She looked around for her brother, Nightkit, almost immediately after, before sitting down.

Nightkit smiled. One more step to being a warrior. He saw Tidalkit and Wailingstream and went to sit next to them. He knew he wasn't talented in any area so all he could do is practise and strive to be the best. Nightkit listened to the reeds dance, as he waited for Fishpelt to continue.

Nightkit was excited but also felt a bit down. He knew that in future times there will be blood spilt, loved ones killed, as that was the life of a warrior. That was why Nightkit was determined to not bond with any cat to closely. Even his sister and Wailingstream he kept at a distance. But this was a very difficult task for Nightkit as he already loved his sister, Tidalkit.

When Nightkit thought of family he thought of the family that abandoned him and Tidalkit. He wanted to protect her and take revenge on the horrible cats that had left them to die. Nightkit shook his head. He thought about his apprentice ceremony instead of depressing thoughts.

"Are you excited, Tidalkit?"

"Yes, you are." Wailingstream spoke fondly to the little she-kit he'd come to call his own. The pair were so young and already ready for their apprenticeship. Though he knew this day was inevitable, it was both frightening and pleasing to see how they'd grown over the past moons. He gave them both a quick affectionate lick on the head, and fussed over them to make sure they were presentable before the clan.

"You two will make fine apprentices, and one day, warriors. I'm proud of you both."

"So excited!" She squeaked to her brother. Sensing the tension in him by his quiet tone, she asked quietly, "what's wrong?" Then she suddenly realized what he was thinking of. He's thinking of the "parents", isn't he? Doesn't he know we have a different life, not to worry about them anymore? But she sighed. Realizing he was a bit away from them she pulled him, by the tail, over to them. "Come on, we're your family, come on closer!" Please forget about the past, Nightpaw.

Fishpelt drew her attention to the two kits that had appeared below. "Nightkit, Tidalkit, please step forward."

Tidalkit nodded excitedly and stepped up with a big smile on her face.

OOC: AGHHH, I'M SORRY THAT I KEEP FORGETTING ABOUT APPRENTICE CEREMONIES. ;-;

"You two have both reached the age of six moons, and are now ready to be apprenticed. From this day forth, you shall be known as Nightpaw and Tidalpaw. Nightpaw, your mentor shall be Icetail. Tidalpaw, your mentor shall be Rainfall. I hope they pass all they know onto you." Fishpelt leaped down from the willow branch and joined in the chanting.

"Thank you! Tidalpaw said happily and looked at her clan, searching for Rainfall.


Icetail smiled at Nightpaw, her new apprentice. she touched noses with him. "It'll be tough but you'll be a great warrior."