Hawkkit’s Apprentice Ceremony

Goldenfang let out a loud yowl to call together the Clan. “Let all cats old enough to run the moor gather under the Tallrock for a Clan meeting!” Another kit was to be made an apprentice. He was not hers, but the deputy was still pleased for the young thing. She remembered her own apprentice ceremony and smiled fondly from her position at the base of the Tallrock.

Hawkkit lumbered from his position in the nursery to join the crowd, pushing his way through to get a better look at the Tallrock. He didn't even glance at Goldenfang. It was... well tall. He wanted to be that tall someday. Big and strong, just like a rock. It might not be fun, but being a rock was more fun than having to run all the time. He just wasn't quite cut out to be a Windclan cat he supposed. It wasn't time to give up just yet, he would just be the best fighter the clan had ever seen instead. Hares might outpace him, but nothing could run forever he guessed.

Goldenfang flicked an ear towards Hawkkit to acknowledge his presence before starting the ceremony. “Hawkkit, step forward. You’ve reached the age of six moons and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you’ve earned your warrior name, you will be called Hawkpaw. Your mentor will be Timbersun.” Goldenfang gestured toward the young warrior with her tail. He was somewhat inexperienced and already had Flamepaw, but the apprentice was close to the end of his training and Timbersun was trustworthy. “Your mentor is kind and curious. Together you will learn the limits of your abilities and push them even further.”

The large, now apprentice, got to his paws to seek out his new mentor. Upon hearing the words "kind" and "curious" he was immediately disappointed, and could only hope that his mentor didn't like to talk. Hawkpaw was already ready to go take the largest nest in the Apprentice's Den he could find, but decided to stay. He didn't want to make his mentor mad just yet, that would just be annoying.

Timbersun had gathered with the clan for another apprentice ceremony. He had only seen the tom from distance, certainly a big cat. Not much he knew about him, but he seemed like trouble. At least he had Flamepaw so- oh no.

Goldenfang did not just call his name.

Well, at least she said some nice things about him. Approaching the newly named Hawkpaw, Timbersun quickly tapped noses with him. "Alright. Training starts tomorrow with hunting, hopefully it doesn't bore you." He flicked his tail. Flamepaw certainly found it boring.