Ravenpaw's Warrior Ceremony

"Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey gather beneath the Highrock for a clan meeting!" Leopardstar's hazel gaze swept around the snow-bound clearing, his long tail flicking excitedly. Once again, another young cat had proven themselves ready for their warrior name, and this time the honor would be given to his adopted granddaughter. The memory of Dawnpetal's untimely death still lay heavy upon his burdened heart, but he knew she would want him to be happy at this moment. She was watching over him and her daughter, always...so he wasn't about to let her down.

"It´s time..."


Is what Ravenpaw told to herself as she padded out from the apprentices´ den, since her moonstone journey, she changed... she was determined, focused, went to hunt for the clan... she was ready to serve and protect the clan, just like her mother, but even more stronger.

The young she-cat padded towards the base of the Highrock and looked up at the leader, wating for him to speak.

Acknowledging the she-cat's presence with an encouraging nod, Leopardstar called for silence.  "Our clan has been blessed this season with many new warriors, and it is my great pleasure to continue that trend.  I, Leopardstar, leader of ThunderClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. She has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend her to you as a warrior in her turn.  Ravenpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?”  He met the forest-green gaze of his granddaughter, the love for his family not quite out-weighing the seriousness of this moment.  His eyes gleamed solemnly yet with a soft note of affection, and his smile persisted.  You must be so proud of her Dawnpetal...

Ravenpaw meet her grandfather´s gaze, standing proudly and more determined than ever.

"I do" she replied almost inmediatly, showing no doubts.

“Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. Ravenpaw, from this moment on you shall be known as Ravenstripe. StarClan honors your endurance and bravery, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ThunderClan.” Leaping down from the Highrock, Leopardstar rested his chin upon the newly-named warrior's head, completing the ceremony before drawing back to cheer along with the rest of the crowd, his smile as bright as the green-leaf sky.

Ravenpaw closed her eyes, and gave a couple of licks on her grandfather´s shoulder as the ceremony dictated.

She couldn´t help to purr when her clanmates chanted her new name... she then looked up at the sky...

"I did it mom... i´m a warrior"