Littlekit's Apprentice Ceremony

"Let all cats of Skyclan old enough to climb a tree gather beneath the tallbranch for a clan meeting!" Rippedsky's yowl rang through the clearing. His claws scored the tallbranch once more. Even with Crowstar back, the black and white tom felt responsible for helping the leader rest and recover. Poppysong's latest litter was all about ready for their ceremonies. Littlekit, however, was already going to begin training. His ear twitched a bit uncomfortably as he waited. Crowstar's mate had bore the kits of another tom. None of them were responsible for who their parents were, just as he was not responsible for the blood that flowed through him, but it still felt strange. The leader had been his mentor and close friend, apprenticing his bastard kits felt a little uncomfortable. Especially since they were Stoneteller's. The deputy's blue eyes simply scanned the clearing with a neutral expression as he waited for the clan to assemble.

Littlekit walked out of the nursery with his head hung low. He didn't want to meet any cat's gaze. He was timid because he was pretty small. He sat alone, his tiny tail curled against his paws as he waited for the deputy to speak again.

"Littlekit, please step forwards." Rippedsky called as soon as the kit joined the crowd. It was finally time to have him officially join the ranks as an apprentice. A half-smile took the place of his neutral expression. As soon as Littlekit padded forwards, the deputy continued, "We gather once more to name another young cat as one of the clan's apprentices. Littlekit is old enough to begin training. From this day forwards, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Littlepaw. Moonlight will be your mentor. I expect she will pass on all of her wisdom and skill to you." It had been difficult trying to decide who would mentor Poppysong and Stoneteller's kits. The remaining tribe cats still needed training themselves, and most warrior of Skyclan still did not hold the best relations with the tribe. However, Moonlight was a kind and level headed cat. She was almost done with Willowpaw's training and would make an excellent mentor once more. He had full intentions on mentoring one himself, but he was not the right choice for Littlepaw. Leaping down, the deputy congratulated the young cat before disappearing into the crowd.