Murkypaw's Warrior Ceremony

It seemed that Swiftheart's kits were growing up, and the one named for their late leader was no exception. Another warrior, and despite the name, a completely new cat to understand. "All cats old enough to silently stalk in the shadows, gather in the shadow of Jaggedrock for a clan meeting!" Froststar had been at the top of the Jaggedrock, ready to call out the ceremony for some time. There had been hesitation, for a brief moment. Perhaps remembering what once was. Regardless, he had his duties, and he was not planning on treating this young cat as he had their former leader.

Murkypaw padded quietly into the clearing. The rain pouring down wasn't really that great, no cat except Riverclanners loved their fur getting drenched... and even then. Hopefully the constant rain would stop soon. Eventually...

Anyway, Murkypaw sat down, staring up at Froststar, wondering what was going to be announced.

Murkypaw appeared in the clearing, and Froststar began with her ceremony. "ShadowClan! I've summoned you here today to witness the naming of a new warrior. Murkypaw, please step forward." Froststar allowed the apprentice to approach before continuing. "I call upon all those present and watching to gaze upon this apprentice. She has trained hard to understand the ways of our noble code, and I commend her to you as a warrior in her turn. Murkypaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"

Murkypaw's eyes shone as Froststar continued. A warrior? The silver tortoiseshell almost gasped when her name was called, she stepped up calmly, gaze resting on her leader. She smiled, taking in a deep breath as he asked her the ever-so important question. With two words, she would be a warrior, with two words, she would then follow her oath her entire life.

She knew she was ready.

"I do."

A silent, stoic nod followed Murkypaw's words. "Then it is my honor to name you a warrior before all witnesses present. Murkypaw, from this day forward you will be known as Murkyhope. ShadowClan honors your loyalty and responsibility, and we are proud to welcome you as a warrior in our ranks." Leaping down from his perch, Froststar gave Murkyhope the ceremonial lick on the shoulder and cleared out of the way. A part of him wanted to impart words of wisdom, and yet... he would not give a cat words simply because they bore the name of a lost friend. No, he would sit by the sidelines as he did so often after he officiated a ceremony, curious as to what the cat would do with their life as a warrior.

Another meeting called by Froststar, and Harechaser settled near the front of the crowd, eager to watch. She'd been happy with how her apprentice's training had progressed, and was glad when Froststar called her forward for her warrior ceremony at last. The ceremony itself seemed to pass by quickly, and the tortoiseshell grinned as Murkypaw received her new name. Murkyhope. "Murkyhope!" She purred as she approached her former apprentice, "You've trained hard, I'm so proud of you. Congratulations!"

Swiftheart cheered so happily hearing her daugthers new name

Murkyhope! she cried and ran over to her daugter excited. "awww!... Great job kiddo I love that name" she meowed with her normal high energy.


Swiftheart's sister, Harechaser was also there. She nudged her friendily. ... "hmm guess you had a decent enough mentor" she winked jokingly and playfully

"Of course... thats cause she herself learned from the best as well" she purred giggling.