StormClan Ceremonies 5/25/15

[Lightningtrail]

Shadowkit(Falcon) to Goldenflight(Isilme)
Palekit(@snowykcnomre) to Jaggedfrost(Roselocke)
Streamkit(Twineheart) to Thornstrike(BigMable)
Blossomkit(@firebird24811) to Starlingblaze(Twineheart)
Badgerkit(Ɗaisy) to Leafdapple(Twix)
Starlingkit(LazyKitt) to Rainstorm(@lily)
Brightkit(Twineheart) to Grassblaze(Isilme)
Echokit(Finch) to Larkdapple(Avery)
Crowkit(Falcon) to Cloudshade(Ambrose)
Whitepaw(Falcon)
Dawnpaw(Ambrose)
Silverpaw(Carotius)
Webpaw(Carotius)
Shademinnow(Ambrose)

((I am so sorry about the delay!))

Goldenstar trotted out of her den, her pelt shining with health. The sky was bright blue in color and cloudless, and the ground beneath her feet was dry and a bit dusty. Although StormClan did not have many leafy trees on its territory, rusty colored leaves littered the camp floor. The sun was brightly shining and warmth still remained on her fur. It was a wonderful day for leaffall, but she was dreading the leafbare that would surely be coming shortly.

The she-cat made her way to her usual gathering spot, and called out for the clan to gather. "StormClan, gather like dark clouds in the sky!" She yowled. The she-cat awaited her clan to gather before continuing. "We have kits that are ready to begin their journey of apprenticeship, and apprentices who are ready to join the storm as warriors.

“Shadowkit, you are ready to begin your journey into the storm. On this journey, Goldenflight will bring you forward as your mentor. I now name you Shadowpaw, apprentice of StormClan.

“Palekit, you are ready to begin your journey into the storm. On this journey, Jaggedfrost will bring you forward as your mentor. I now name you Palepaw, apprentice of StormClan.

“Streamkit, you are ready to begin your journey into the storm. On this journey, Thornstrike will bring you forward as your mentor. I now name you Streampaw, apprentice of StormClan.

“Blossomkit, you are ready to begin your journey into the storm. On this journey, Starlingblaze will bring you forward as your mentor. I now name you Blossompaw, apprentice of StormClan.

“Badgerkit, you are ready to begin your journey into the storm. On this journey, Leafdapple will bring you forward as your mentor. I now name you Badgerpaw, apprentice of StormClan.

“Starlingkit, you are ready to begin your journey into the storm. On this journey, Rainstorm will bring you forward as your mentor. I now name you Starlingpaw, apprentice of StormClan.

“Brightkit, you are ready to begin your journey into the storm. On this journey, Grassblaze will bring you forward as your mentor. I now name you Brightpaw, apprentice of StormClan.

“Echokit, you are ready to begin your journey into the storm. On this journey, Larkdapple will bring you forward as your mentor. I now name you Echopaw, apprentice of StormClan.

“Crowkit, you are ready to begin your journey into the storm. On this journey, Cloudshade will bring you forward as your mentor. I now name you Crowpaw, apprentice of StormClan.

“Whitepaw, you have trained hard over the past moon and are ready to become a warrior. By the thunder and lightning above, I bring upon the strength of our ancestors. Whitepaw, for your strong swimming ability, I name you Whitefish, warrior of StormClan. Welcome to the Storm.

“Dawnpaw, you have trained hard over the past moon and are ready to become a warrior. By the thunder and lightning above, I bring upon the strength of our ancestors. Dawnpaw, for your strength in fighting, I name you Dawnblaze, warrior of StormClan. Welcome to the Storm.

“Silverpaw, you have trained hard over the past moon and are ready to become a warrior. By the thunder and lightning above, I bring upon the strength of our ancestors. Silverpaw, for your spotted pelt, I name you Silverspot, warrior of StormClan. Welcome to the Storm.

“Webpaw, you have trained hard over the past moon and are ready to become a warrior. By the thunder and lightning above, I bring upon the strength of our ancestors. Webpaw, for your strong fighting ability, I name you Webfire, warrior of StormClan. Welcome to the Storm.

"Shademinnow, I have agreed to allow you to become an elder, due to your old age. I wish you many moons of peace and rest."

[Isilme]

Goldenflight sighed when she heard the leader calling, what could be so important to interrupt her meal? Even then the white she cat left her half eaten prey to go and listen to her oh so dear aunt words. She had expected just some announcements and of course ceremonies but when her name was said as a mentor to Shadowpaw, she couldn't help but question Goldenstar sanity. "Really?" The she cat whispered to herself completly shocked but when to find her apprentice, the whole concept was estrange to her but, she was going to do her best. "Hey Shadowpaw! I'm Goldenflight, your new mentor" she said approaching said cat a smirk on her face. (Falcon)

The gray tom couldn't help but feel proud when he heard his name being called, he was going to become a mentor! The male looked around searching for Brightpaw, when he spotted the apprentice Grassblaze didn't lost any minute to approach and greet her. "Hello! I'm Grassblaze your new mentor!" He said happily looking to the smaller cat anxcious. (Twineheart)

[Twix]

Leafdapple sat quietly as she listened to her leader call the clan meeting. Excitement bubbled in her chest along with a slight hint of nervousness as she waited to hear her name called. After her surprising bond with Badgerkit, she had been looking forward to the day where she would become his mentor ever since. Finally, her name was called and she officially got her very first apprentice. As soon as the ceremonies were over, the calico she-cat couldn't help jumping to her paws with a delighted purr and padded over towards Badgerpaw. She gave him a friendly flick with her tail as she neared with a purr, "I guess I'm finally you're mentor now, Badgerpaw. You're going to do great." She flashed him a smile, something most cats didn't see, and completely believed in what she said. He would be a great warrior, she'd make sure of that. (Ɗaisy)

[Falcon]

The newly named Shadowpaw padded over to his new mentor "hello I'm Shadowpaw, what are we going to do first?" he asked curiously he knew most apprentices explored the territory first but sometimes mentors did other stuff instead

Crowpaw grinned as she got her new name, she was so excited to start her training, she wondered where her mentor was....

Whitepaw- no Whitefish looked around happily as she got her warrior name, but she couldn't really hear anyone still so was it really wise to make her a warrior? she wasn't sure Isilme Ambrose

[Carotius]

Webfire raised his chin as Goldenstar gave his warrior name. I'm finally a warrior! The grey-splotched tom closed his eyes and listened to the cheers of his Clanmates as they called out his name among the others, the joy in those cries causing his heart to swell with pride. This was a moment to remember for sure, and he knew his parents would be proud of him. And yet, in between all that, he felt something tug at him, as if yearning.

Opening his blue eyes once more, the white tom looked around at the gathered mass of StormClanners, trying to sift through the myriad of pelts and body shapes. There was one cat he was looking for. One particular cat whose help had gotten him this far despite their absence. Webfire continued to look, but with a heavy heart, he realised he couldn't catch sight of his former mentor, Scorchriver (Wolf). That, or he didn't look hard enough. It hurt him either way, though he swallowed it back down in the face of his Clanmates.

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"-I name you Silverspot, warrior of StormClan. Welcome to the Storm."

Whiskers quivering in concealed happiness, Silverspot bowed his head to Goldenstar, quietly thanking her and StarClan for bestowing the name upon him. It was a lovely name for him, to be named after his pelt that was quite unique in the ranks of StormClan. He wondered what his parents thought of it; he hadn't spoken to them for quite a while, with them being so busy with their own duties while Silverspot had trained as an apprentice. And for a moment, he worried his warrior ceremony would have been delayed by his injuries. Thank you for letting me be a warrior.

He didn't exactly hear Webpaw's warrior name, but he knew it was something heroic of sorts. We're warriors now. His yellow eyes locked with his friend's blue eyes - they looked troubled and concerned. The silver tom looked away towards the crowd, a small spark of hope giving him eagerness. He was looking for the familiar tabby pelt of his former mentor, to see the proud look in his eyes; more than ever, Silverspot wanted to thank him for the training even if there hadn't been that many. but as the Clan yowled their new names and cheered for them, Silverspot felt something weighing heavy in his chest, a deep feeling of sadness that caused him to tune out the joyous calls - Tigersplash (Lionhearted I saw that Tigersplash is gonna be inactive, so I thought this would be a nice goodbye of sorts) was nowhere to be found. 

And the only cat he could distinguish instantly from the others? It was Fallenstorm (Isilme). The grief-stricken tom was sitting alone by the nursery, his pelt ruffled and unkempt, eyes glazed with deep sorrow. Silverspot knew the older warrior would have joined in the calling of the new warriors' names and the appointment of new apprentices...had it not been for the recent murder of his daughter, Sheepflower. We could have saved her. but we were too scared.. He wished he could say it, to apologise profusely, but the words stuck in his throat, almost causing him to choke and sob.

"Silverspot? Are you okay?" Web...fire, was it?...asked. "I can't find Scorchriver or Tigersplash... but there's Fallenstorm.. Y'know, we could...well.."

"Let's go on, then. It's not right to see him alone," Silverspot responded glumly, getting onto his paws and beginning his walk over to the nursery. "He knows Sheepflower would have liked to see a ceremony like this for her kits. He knows the pain of the kits not having their mother be there to watch it.."

Webfire blinked in surprise, following the silver warrior. "You aren't alone, y'know. You have me, Lightningflame (Babylonranger), and all my other siblings who treat you like our own brother."

"That helps."

[Ɗaisy]

Badgerkit nervously waited for his name to be announced and what his mentor would be. He was trying hard to keep his excitement inside, which wasn't going well. Finally, his name was called, and he almost yelled in joy and relief.
He eagerly stood up and began to search for her. He was so glad that his mentor is Leafdapple, since she is one of the only cats he knows and is friends with in the clans that isn't a kit. Although, he didn't need to look for her, Leafdapple had already found him.
"I guess I'm finally your mentor now, Badgerpaw. You're going to do great." Then, she smiled at him.
Thank you. Badgerkit purred, but before giving her any chance to respond, his eagerness got to him,"What are we going to do first?"  Twix

[Twineheart]

Tagging all mentioned: Isilme BigMable Falcon Wolf Skiv

Brightkit who'd been resting inside the nursery with her best friend Streamkit, stirs when a voice calls from outside. " Streamkit!" She squeals her voice lit with excitement as she reaches out a paw to prod her friend. Streamkit who snoozed curled in a tight ball beside her calico pelted friend stirs. " What?" She hisses sleepily, her eyes bleary. Brightkit's folded ears flicker back some, feeling hurt. It was that way a lot with Streamkit nowdays. Ever since her near drowning experience which had left her traumatized and Silverfish dead. Streamkit had been moody and just not her normal trouble making self. In fact she hadn't gotten into any trouble at all, which was down right weird for her.
" Streamkit! Goldenstar is calling!" She says pushing the hurt look off her face. " We might be getting our apprentice names! Remember what your daddy said?" She purrs nudging Streamkit from her nest. " C'mon!" She says prancing from the den her calico fur spiked in her excitement. Streamkit follows after her friend with enthusiasm lacking mumble. I don't deserve my name, she thought glumly thinking of Silverfish.

Outside the den, the cats of the clan were already gathering all around their leader. Streamkit follows quickly after Brightkit squeezing past the larger cats. She spots her father Starlingblaze amongst the crowd and her eyes fall away and she pushes past. Going to sit with Brightkit beside Scorchriver and Cloudstone instead. Unable to look her father in the eye after having gotten his ex mentor killed.

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Starlingblaze who was eager to see his daughters become apprentices. Gathers amongst the sea of cats quickly. but as he craned his neck in search of his kits and mate he finds it nearly impossible to spot them. Instead he sits, hoping they would find him. but when he spots the familiar silver fur of his daughter Streamkit she zips away before he can say a word. He sighs, ears flickering back sadly. The pair had been struggling to connect ever since Silverfish's death. Trying his best to remain upbeat he sets his eyes on Goldenstar as she spoke.

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- After Ceremony -

Brightpaw pounces on Streampaw the second the ceremony ends. Her eyes blazing with the cheers of their clanmates. " We're apprentices! " She purrs, her yellow gaze dancing happily. Streampaw who'd been caught off guard tumbles over with grunt of surprise. Unable to bring herself to snap at her excited friend she gives a weak smile. " Congrats Brightpaw." She says nuzzling her friend kindly. but deep down she just felt ashamed. Ashamed for receiving a name she did not deserve. " I'm going to go find Grassblaze!" Brightpaw says purring at her friend before dashing off to find the tom.

Streampaw slowly gets to her own paws, glancing around. Her eyes seeking the tom who'd been assigned to train her, Thornstrike. With a heavy heart she makes her way through the sea of cats in search of the older cat. Her eyes downcast as the cats of the clan celebrate all around her. BigMable

Brightpaw spun around when a voice met her ears. Her yellow gaze shining happily as they meet the much larger ones of Grassblaze. " Hi! I'm Brightpaw!" She purrs back, leaning up to touch noses with the tom, her feathery tail waving through the air happily. " Your huge!" She squeaks, then flushes a little embarrassed. " I mean there isn't anything wrong with that." She adds giggling nervously. Isilme

Starlingblaze who'd cheered as loud as he could for his daughters as they received their names, was surprised when Goldenstar gave him his second apprentice. Blinking in surprise his mossy gaze quickly lights up with joy. So after the ceremony, he looks all around him hoping to find both his kits and his new apprentice. " Blossompaw!" He calls thinking he'd spotted the young she-cat through the sea of cats around him. @firebird24811

[Babylonranger]

A small white kit with light gray leopard spots poked her head out of the Nursery at Goldenstar's summons. Driftkit was too young to be made an apprentice - she had another moon to go - but she wanted to watch the ceremonies so she would know what to expect and to cheer on her friends who were leaving the nursery.

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Lightningflame grinned and cheered as kits were made apprentices and apprentices were given their warrior names. He kept his yellow eyes peeled for Webfire and Silverspot, hoping to congratulate his little brother and the young tom who was practically a sibling by adoption. The white-and-black warrior spotted the pair walking towards the Nursery and saw a distraught Fallenstorm waiting by the entrance. The black-masked tom felt his grin slide off his face. He couldn't imagine how Fallenstorm was feeling, to lose his daughter because some fox-hearted cat from Midnightclan had murdered the queen who had only just given birth.

Lightningflame hung back, wanting to give Webfire, Silverspot, and Fallenstorm some privacy.

[BigMable]

Lightningtrail

OOC: hey there has been a mistake. Thornstripe (you have him as Thornstrike) is not in Stormclan. He is in Midnightclan. I'm sorry for the confusion!!

I wanted to create another warrior in Stormclan soon anyway so can he/she be the mentor to Streampaw instead?

[Deleted]

Blossomkit heard Goldenstar calling the ceremony, and purred. Apprentice time! She'd probably get a great mentor, right? One who would do whatever she wanted and teach her how to be awesome, and obviously the mentor would be cool too. Maybe the deputy? She wasn't sure if the deputy had an apprentice. but she was so awesome it wouldn't matter anyway.

She did not get a great mentor. Blossompaw growled with frustration, not even bothering to be polite when she heard the annoying voice of Starlingblaze calling to her. She wasn't interested in being polite. She'd never even heard of Starlingblaze (not that she had heard of that many warriors anyway, but still)! How could she be a famous warrior one day with a stupid mentor like Starlingblaze?

[Twineheart]

May 26, 2015 17:51:54 GMT -5 BigMable said:

Lightningtrail

OOC: hey there has been a mistake. Thornstripe (you have him as Thornstrike) is not in Stormclan. He is in Midnightclan. I'm sorry for the confusion!!

I wanted to create another warrior in Stormclan soon anyway so can he/she be the mentor to Streampaw instead?

Lightningtrail

[Twineheart]

@firebird24811

Starlingblaze padded over the the young she-cat and reached down his head to touch noses with her. " Hey!" He purrs his mossy green eyes friendly. Trying to push thoughts of Streampaw from his mind, he waves his large fluffy tail. " I'm guessing you want to get started training as soon as possible?" He remarks, glancing to the bright blue afternoon sky. " It's the perfect day." He remarks, a smile on his maw which falters as his mind drifts. Wondering where in the crowd of cats his daughters might be, he needed to see them before leaving the camp to start Blossompaw's training.

[Deleted]

The cream tabby she-cat padded inti the clearing, hearing Goldenstar speak. She flicked her ears as she patiently waited for the StormClan leader to finish speaking. The quiet and expressionless face of this particular she-cat could easily surprise most clan cats. Normally, a kit was bounding, or at least showing, signs of excitement when they became apprentices. Palepaw did not seem excited nor did she seem unhappy. Palepaw wore a blank face as she padded closer to highrock. Palepaw weaved through cats to reach her new mentor, Jaggedfrost. Palepaw looked expectantly at him.

Roselocke