Rabbitkit's Apprentice Ceremony

Swiftstep leaped up onto the Tallrock, amber gaze warm and inviting. Today was quite the exciting occasion. Today, a kit would become an apprentice. It was the first ceremony back in their camp and the first with every member of their camp present, well, at least those that were still living. Rabbitkit was more than ready to begin sleeping with the apprentices and Swiftstep had confidence in the youngster. He was the late leader's kin. Brindlestar would have certainly been proud of her son. Thinking about Brindlestar hurt his heart so the tom shook away all of his thoughts so he wouldn't set a somber mood on this joyous day."Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey gather underneath the Tallrock for a Clan meeting!" Swiftstep called with an authoritative tone. Despite the seriousness in his voice, he seemed to radiate happiness and a bit of pride.

Rabbitkit stepped forward to take his place at the base of the tall rock, his ears pricked up towards Swiftstep's looming figure. His heart was thumping within his rib cage as he knew it was time, he was going to be an apprentice. He hoped his mother was watching him from the stars, and would be proud as he took his place in the clan.

The deputy smiled as he watched Rabbitkit step up to the base of the rock and take his place. The deputy was prideful of how big Windclan was getting. Young cats like Rabbitkit were the future of the clan. They would help shape how it would become.

Once the tom saw that everyone had settled down, he began the ceremony, "We all gather here today to make one of our kits an apprentice. Rabbitkit, please step forward." Once the young tom did, the deputy nodded approvingly while giving him a small smile, then, he began to speak again, "Rabbitkit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Rabbitpaw. Foxspirit will be your mentor. She's a capable warrior that would undoubtedly teach you all that you need. I know that she will pass down everything she knows on to you."

Swiftstep hopped down from the Tallrock to congratulate the new apprentice after the clan began to cheer. "Congrats Rabbitpaw! You'll do fine in your apprenticeship. Foxspirit will shape you into a great warrior. Your mother would always be proud of you. Never forget that." Swiftstep smiled brightly at the tom after he finished speaking. He then turned to look at his good friend. He laid his tail on her shoulder as a friendly gesture while offering her a warm smile. Finally, the deputy began to chant Rabbitpaw's name with the rest of the clan.

OOC: Sorry for the late reply! I was in Japan.

At Swiftstep's call, Foxspirit padded out of the Warriors den and up to the Tallrock. She watched as Rabbitkit's name was called. So it was time for there to be a new apprentice! Foxspirit was rather surprised when her name was called as well. She started forward, until she was standing directly in front of the young tom. "I will teach you everything I know!" She touched noses with him, and then began to yowl his new name with the rest of the clan. "Rabbitpaw! Rabbitpaw!"