Pumakit's Apprentice Ceremony

"Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey gather beneath Jaggedrock for a Clan meeting!" Scorchfang meowed loudly, catching the attention of his fellow Clanmates from atop the Jaggedrock.

It was strange to watch the clan come streaming towards the Jaggedrock. So many cats eager to hear the goings on. Pumakit usually sat with the clan when these meetings were called, even if she wasn't exactly able to catch her own prey, she still liked to hear what was happening. So like most meetings, the russet furred kit, took her seat beneath the towering rock, eyes trained keenly on the deputy.

"Pumakit, step forward," Scorchfang gently commanded of the she-kit, continuing once she did so. "You have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. Pumakit, from this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you shall be known as Pumapaw. Violetshine will be your mentor. I know she will be able to pass down what she has learned to you."

The she-cat let out a purr in her throat as she pranced towards the deputy. Pumakit gave a smile over her shoulder, then let her amber gaze rest on the deputy. Pride surged through the russet furred cat and she remembered what she had said to Blazeflight. My training starts now! When Scorchfang concluded the ceramony, the newly named apprentice, touched noses with Violetshine.

It was a strange turn of events, to receive an apprentice from your own former apprentice. Strange, but nice. It was always warming to see how well Scorchfang had turned out, from a surly apprentice to a wise deputy that all the clan admired. As she approached Pumapaw, she looked down at the apprentice inquisitively, scoping out this little kitling. "You're quite small, but that'll change soon. Follow my instructions, and I will teach you all I know. You will do well."

Then she leant down to touch noses, as mentors did.