Larkpaw's Warrior Ceremony

Leopardstar leapt atop the Jaggedrock with practiced ease, keenly aware of the eyes of at least one of their guests fixed on her. It wasn't showing off, exactly--simply a display of skill and grace, and a reminder that she would not be taken lightly. Though she wasn't entirely sure if it was perceived.

Well. That didn't matter, exactly; she had other business to attend to.

At least this was the good kind.

"All cats old enough to silently stalk in the shadows, please gather in the shadow of the Jaggedrock for a Clan meeting!"

Larkpaw happily followed her mentor to the gathering spot. She was always excited for announcements. She sat down beside Badgermask, golden eyes beaming up at her clan leader awaiting the news this meeting would bring.

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As she always did, Leopardstar scanned the gathering of cats for the subject of the day's ceremony; though her gaze lingered there for a moment before she spoke; taking in not just Larkpaw, but also the cats around her. She often found herself glancing at the cats that made up her Clan these days, as if she'd somehow convinced herself they might disappear without warning.

"We are gathered here today to witness the naming of a new warrior. Larkpaw, please step forward."

No sense delaying any further. Not when Larkpaw was clearly excited.

"I call upon the warriors of ShadowClan to gaze upon this apprentice. She has trained hard to understand the ways of our honorable code, and I commend her to you as a warrior in turn."

She met Larkpaw's eyes as she stepped forward, offering what she hoped was a reassuring smile in return.

"Larkpaw, do you swear to uphold the warrior code? To protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"

Larkpaw could barely believe her ears, when Leopardstar called her name, 'Is this really happening?!' She quickly made her way to stand in front of Leopardstar. "I swear on my life." She mewed back with a smile. Her golden eyes revealed just how exited she was, and she could hardly stand still. Larkpaw had been waiting for this moment since she started her training and she was convinced, today, was the best day of her life.

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Larkpaw's excitement, it seemed, was contagious; Leopardstar's own smile growing brighter. "Then it is my honor to name you as a warrior before all of ShadowClan."

She had thought quite a bit about what sort of name would suit a cat like Larkpaw, but in that moment she felt confident that she had made a good decision. "From this day forward, you will be known as Larkshine. ShadowClan honors your friendly disposition and your fearless nature, and we are proud to welcome you as a warrior in your own right."

She leapt forward, touching her nose to Larkshine's shoulder.

"Congratulations, Larkshine. Go now and spend time with your Clanmates, get settled in the warriors' den, and celebrate until it's time for your vigil."

A smile swept across Larkshine's face. She was finally a warrior. "Thank you Leopardshine!" She exclaimed as she touched her nose to the clan leader's shoulder. Larkshine then turned and quickly padded over to her mentor. "We did it Badgermask! I'm finally a warrior!" She purred to her mentor. She was sure to keep back a bit; she knew Badgermask didn't care for Larkshine to be in her space.

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