MidnightClan Ceremonies 6/22/15

[Legit]

I think we all know by now that I'm probably never going to get ceremonies in on time, but yay for being really close to the due date? Low on muse and late at night so these are mostly just going to be the ceremonies with no other fluff.

@lilykit for Spottedsky and his announcement of Maplepaw. =3

And all new warriors, don't forget to post with your fancy new names on the List of All Cats!

Click for the list of ceremonies + RPers:

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Kits to Apprentices
Dovekit (Midnight) --> Eaglestep (:-Misa-:)
Poppykit (Heron) --> Ivyleaf (Twix)
Stagkit (εℓιzαвεтн.) --> Jayflower (Clemintine)
Barkkit (Carotius) --> Pinethroat (Skiv)
Yarrowkit (Babylonranger) --> Foxfire (Avery)
Deerkit (Isilme) --> Dewpetal (@lilykit)

Apprentices to Warriors
Dawnpaw
Oakpaw
Skypaw (Isilme)
Pinepaw
Stormpaw
Robinpaw (Ambrose)
Mistypaw (Puddlesdog)
Greypaw (Roselocke)
Rainpaw (Twineheart)
Cinderpaw (nomstar)
Owlpaw (Wolf)
Silverpaw (Twix)
Sleekpaw (Flight of the Thunderbird)
Shadepaw (@pawsfun)
Heatherpaw (Icestorm)

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The battle with TalonClan was still fresh on everyone's minds and bodies. Healing was coming along quite nicely, but many were still pretty sore about the whole thing. but nothing would cheer up his Clanmates quite like some ceremonies would! There were plenty of new apprentices and warriors to be made, and Spottedsky even had a special announcement as well. Feeling much better than he had in the previous ceremonies, Bramblestar exited his den and leaped up to the Skystone. "All cats loyal to MidnightClan gather beneath the Skystone for a Clan meeting," the tom called the usual greeting. After most cats had gathered, he began,

"Let's begin with the kits. Dovekit, please step forward. You have reached the age of six moons and are now ready to begin training to become a loyal MidnightClan warrior under the new name Dovepaw. The path will be difficult, but you are not to walk alone. Eaglestep shall help you along your journey as your mentor.

Poppykit, please step forward. You have reached the age of six moons and are now ready to begin training to become a loyal MidnightClan warrior under the new name Poppypaw. The path will be difficult, but you are not to walk alone. Ivyleaf shall help you along your journey as your mentor.

Stagkit, please step forward. You have reached the age of six moons and are now ready to begin training to become a loyal MidnightClan warrior under the new name Stagpaw. The path will be difficult, but you are not to walk alone. Jayflower shall help you along your journey as your mentor.

Barkkit, please step forward. You have reached the age of six moons and are now ready to begin training to become a loyal MidnightClan warrior under the new name Barkpaw. The path will be difficult, but you are not to walk alone. Pinethroat shall help you along your journey as your mentor.

Yarrowkit, please step forward. You have reached the age of six moons and are now ready to begin training to become a loyal MidnightClan warrior under the new name Barkpaw. The path will be difficult, but you are not to walk alone. Foxfire shall help you along your journey as your mentor.

And finally, Deerkit, please step forward. You have reached the age of six moons and are now ready to begin training to become a loyal MidnightClan warrior under the new name Deerpaw. The path will be difficult, but you are not to walk alone. Dewpetal shall help you along your journey as your mentor."

Bramblestar paused for the cheers to begin and then die down before continuing. "Next are the soon-to-be-warriors. Dawnpaw, please step forward. You have trained hard to learn the ways of a warrior, so in return, your warrior name shall be Dawnmist. May you continue to honor MidnightClan, and may StarClan light your path for many moons to come.

Oakpaw, please step forward. You have trained hard to learn the ways of a warrior, so in return, your warrior name shall be Oakleaf. May you continue to honor MidnightClan, and may StarClan light your path for many moons to come.

Skypaw, please step forward. You have trained hard to learn the ways of a warrior, so in return, your warrior name shall be Skyfall. May you continue to honor MidnightClan, and may StarClan light your path for many moons to come.

Pinepaw, please step forward. You have trained hard to learn the ways of a warrior, so in return, your warrior name shall be Pinebranch. May you continue to honor MidnightClan, and may StarClan light your path for many moons to come.

Stormpaw, please step forward. You have trained hard to learn the ways of a warrior, so in return, your warrior name shall be Stormflight. May you continue to honor MidnightClan, and may StarClan light your path for many moons to come.

Robinpaw, please step forward. You have trained hard to learn the ways of a warrior, so in return, your warrior name shall be Robinmask. May you continue to honor MidnightClan, and may StarClan light your path for many moons to come.

Mistypaw, please step forward. You have trained hard to learn the ways of a warrior, so in return, your warrior name shall be Mistyfeather. May you continue to honor MidnightClan, and may StarClan light your path for many moons to come.

Greypaw, please step forward. You have trained hard to learn the ways of a warrior, so in return, your warrior name shall be Greyflame. May you continue to honor MidnightClan, and may StarClan light your path for many moons to come.

Rainpaw, please step forward. You have trained hard to learn the ways of a warrior, so in return, your warrior name shall be Rainbriar. May you continue to honor MidnightClan, and may StarClan light your path for many moons to come.

Cinderpaw, please step forward. You have trained hard to learn the ways of a warrior, so in return, your warrior name shall be Cinderspark. May you continue to honor MidnightClan, and may StarClan light your path for many moons to come.

Owlpaw, please step forward. You have trained hard to learn the ways of a warrior, so in return, your warrior name shall be Owlshine. May you continue to honor MidnightClan, and may StarClan light your path for many moons to come.

Silverpaw, please step forward. You have trained hard to learn the ways of a warrior, so in return, your warrior name shall be Silvershade. May you continue to honor MidnightClan, and may StarClan light your path for many moons to come.

Sleekpaw, please step forward. You have trained hard to learn the ways of a warrior, so in return, your warrior name shall be Sleekwhisper. May you continue to honor MidnightClan, and may StarClan light your path for many moons to come.

Shadepaw, please step forward. You have trained hard to learn the ways of a warrior, so in return, your warrior name shall be Shadegorse. May you continue to honor MidnightClan, and may StarClan light your path for many moons to come.

Heatherpaw, please step forward. You have trained hard to learn the ways of a warrior, so in return, your warrior name shall be Heatherfrost. May you continue to honor MidnightClan, and may StarClan light your path for many moons to come.

Now, before we can finish the evening, Spottedsky also has an announcement to make." Bramblestar dipped his head and took a step back to make room on the rock should the medicine cat choose to join him on there.

[Wolf]

Owlshine raised her head proudly as she was given her name and immediately began searching out her parents. She spotted Owlstep sitting around the back of the crowd and nuzzled his shoulder. "Where's Ivybreeze?" Owlshine asked, cocking her head to the side as Owlstep glanced around to search for his mate.
Ambrose

[Twineheart]

Rainbriar raised her mangled jaw high in the air as she received her warrior name. Rainbriar! It's perfect! She thought her dark yellow eyes gleaming brilliantly. For a brief moment however she felt a twinge of regret. regret that Webfire couldn't be there to witness her warrior ceremony. but as fast as it came it fled her thoughts when her kithood friend received his warrior name. Rainbriar cheers loudly with the rest of the clan waiting till the ceremony was complete to approach her friend.
" Greyflame!" She calls out, weaving amongst the crowd to his side. As she reached him she realized just how long it had been since they'd spoken or hung out. He was different than before larger, and more mature looking. She wondered if she too had changed over the past few moons leading to their ceremony. " Congrats!" She says, letting out a raspy purr, and beaming at the tom.

Roselocke

[Icestorm]

Heatherpaw sat near the back of the clearing as Bramblestar started the ceremony. She was kinda excited. Berryblaze got his warrior name a while back and now she had high hopes it was her turn. She wanted to make him proud, like she was for him when he got his name. Plus without her one friend the apprentice den was kinda lonely.

As her leader called her name the large she-cat felt a sudden embarrassment and fear fill her. However, as Heatherfrost was given to her they melted away, ironically. She was a warrior now.

[Carotius]

Barkkit had waited long enough for his apprentice ceremony, having been delayed two whole moons from a bout of sickness that clung to him like a stubborn burr. but now that he was mostly well again, he was bouncing in his seat, watching Bramblestar with awe and excitement, awaiting his turn to receive his apprentice ceremony.

As the Clan called him by the name Barkpaw, the brown tom raised his chin proudly, hoping to catch sight of his mother watching with the same pride he felt. So...who's Pinethroat? The moment of realisation made the young tom blink rapidly in curiosity and sheepishness. He didn't know all the warriors here in MidnightClan, much less a single one whose name he'd only heard today.

Gulping, Barkpaw picked his way through the crowd, seeking out his mentor.

[Skiv]

Pinethroat heard the leader call out to the clan. The large brown tabby warrior just padded out of the shadows. He headed towards the gathering cats. He had his serious look on his face which was pretty normal for this tom. He was the exact opposite of his brother. He just sat down by a large ginger she-cat. He knew that it was Roseflame the cat that his brother seemed to be smitten with. He just nodded to her and she seemed to do the same. Pinethroat was happy that his brother was happy with the she-cat. but it was time to focus on what was a hand, the ceremonies. He had heard that there were a lot of apprentices that were being made into warriors. He just knew that it was going to be long. He just waited, Bramblestar seemed to start with the kits first. He just waited, the tom had a feeling that he was going to get an apprentice this round. He hadn't had one before and it was about time. He just waited and when the young tom named Bark-kit was called Pinethroat just watch the kit. He just then narrowed his amber eyes but then thats when he heard his own name being called. That kit was now his new apprentice. The tom just then looked back at the leader. Thats when the warrior naming started. Pinethroat then just after the ceremonies were done he just padded over to Barkpaw. The large tom looked down at the apprentice and said in a gruff voice, "I'm Pinethroat." Then he just said, "We will start out training tomorrow." Before padding off towards the warriors den. Carotius

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Spottedsky cleared his throat, standing beside his leader. He could see cats already getting to their apprentices and mentors, without leaving him his words to speak. It made him a bit angry, so to speak. Was he not worthy anymore to listen too? He kept his cool, despite his feelings, and went on with his announcement.

"Cats of Midnightclan," he started, shifting to his leader a little bit for his own comfort, "As you know, two of my apprentices have disappeared without a trace. I'm not sure why, but they have."

He took a deep breath, his legs getting a bit shaky. He really didn't want another apprentice, to make another cat disappear by his bad luck, but he had too. He couldn't do this alone, even if he had his leader to confide in. Spottedsky needed an apprentice to help him with his duties, and perhaps, even his own personal troubles.

"However, I still need an apprentice. One that Starclan smiles kindly towards, as they have with me," he said, though he thought it to be a lie. He never thought Starclan as to be kind towards him, but these cats sure did. He cleared his throat, speaking a bit louder, "That's why I, and out ancestors, have chosen Maplepaw to stray from her warrior duties and come join me as a medicine cat. That is, if she would accept the offer."

He bowed his head, looking at the young apprentice. His eyes were stern, and a bit hardened, but there was still warmth left in his tone.

Roselocke

[Twix]

Silverpaw's eyes lit up as her name was called. She had to use all her effort to control herself, trying not to get too excited as Bramblestar said her warrior name. Silvershade! I love it! She gave off a quiet, happy purr to herself. She was a warrior now! She was so excited- the first thing she wanted to do was tell Shadepaw. Shouldn't he becoming a warrior soon, too? She was sure he would be, but even so, it didn't bother her. Maybe the two of them could go for a run in the forest. She felt so excited and full of energy that she could run forever. (@pawsfun)


Ivyleaf lifted her head, surprised when her name was called. I'm getting an apprentice..? She had only just become a warrior, and now she was getting her own apprentice. Fear and excitement mixed together, and the white she-cat wasn't quite sure how to feel. She would just have to try her hardest for her new apprentice, Poppypaw. Once Bramblestar and Spottedsky had finished speaking, she went in search of her new apprentice among the group of cats. (Heron)

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Shadepaw watched the ceremony from a tree, his green eyes shining with pride. Silvershade… it was meant to be! Silver+Shade… he couldn't wait until he became a warrior. Silverpaw had made the long moons of training fly by and now that she was Silvershade… he was ready to the it further. He felt the urge to run through the lush forest, Silvershade laughing by his side.

Shadepaw clawed his way down the tree with ease. The crowd had thinned out and he was able to spot her easily.

"Silvershade!" He bounded up to the silver she-cat and nuzzled her. "Congatulations!" He licked her cheek.

[Twix]

Silvershade smiled and nuzzled back against Shadepaw, purring happily. "Thank you! Soon we'll be warriors together!" She touched her nose to his for a moment and enjoyed his company for a moment, just like she always did. "Would you like to go hunting with me?" She was too excited to stay in camp now, not with all the energy she now had bottled up. She wanted to get out into the forest and have some fun!

[ OoC: @pawsfun New thread with them running around in the forest being adorable? Also can't wait for the next ceremony to see what his warrior name will be! ]

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Silvershade pressed up against Shadepaw and he purred louder. He licked her silver cheek. "Sure, let's go!" He scuffed the ground with his paws and waited for her to quickly get ready. He could now go put into the forest without his mentor! He had a "Warrior escort,"!

He got up when she finished and quickly started walking towards the entrance. He quickly burst of camp and broke into a run.

"Bet you can't catch me!" He yowled.

OOC: Silvershade+Shadesilver that would be hilarious!!!!!!! Maybe instead of replying here, make a new thread with your response?

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Tags: Twineheart
OOC: I'm the ass hat who forgot to reply to his

-Greyflame-

Broad shoulders and a massive apprentice stepped out of the den that harbored the apprentices of Midnightclan. Thick, grey tabby fur glistened with the slight ruffled area of messiness, an odd sight to see upon the proud Tom, but he had just awoken from his nap. Without training, he know was known for being more anti-social than what he was before, less shy but more...tense and blunt, without a thought process to really focus upon interaction. He hadn't even spoken to his supposed 'friend' Rainpaw in the longest time, but after his freak out...he suspected her to never want to set foot near him, let alone speak to the Tom with the cold eyes. With a flick of his tail as he realized what exactly this was, large paws smacked the ground lightly as the Tom stepped forth, before settling upon a spacer area with less cats, upon the outskirts of the clearing. With a flicker of his gaze, the toms eyes finally settled upon his leader with a respectful look, before he let his body shift so her was sitting comfortably, with his plush tail wrapped around his paws.

The older apprentice's thoughts flickered away boredly as the ceremonies droned on, until he heard his name be called. With shock, the 16 moon old glanced up towards his leader before letting his posture shift as he pushed himself up, and took a respectful step forward. Greyflame, huh? Respectable name. With a brief nod, the now named warrior took a step back, before returning to his calm position in the midst of the shadows of the outskirts of the clearing. For once, his eyes weren't entirely cold-they were brighter, happier, with the slightest spark in them to be detected. The spark that was barely readable.

Finally, the ceremonies dispersed and Greyflame prepared to move to the entrance of camp and leave-until a familiar voice flickered in the air, stating his name. The fur on his spine spiking upward, the massive Tom turned awardly around, staring down upon the she-cat he had known as a kit with a questioning state of blank eyes, his mouth tugged into a frown. With a brief nod, the toms fluent, strong voice broke the air after a few moments,"Uh, thanks. Rainbriar." The pause between himself stating her name was lasting-and he hated it. With a tighten of his chiseled jaw, the Tom took a step back until he realized that the sunlight now flowed down fully upon his facial features and pelt-showing off just how handsome he really had become. From the skinny, malnourished, weak Tom that had returned to the clan was now replaced by the massive, masculine warrior that now stood awkwardly before the she-cat that he used to hold the slightest crush on.

Lovely encounter for him. Not really.

This sucked for him.

[Babylonranger]

Yarrowpaw's amber eyes widened in hesitant hope as the small, ginger tabby was made an apprentice. He glanced around Midnightclan's clearing, wishing he could see his father. He and Poppypaw were being made apprentices after all, wouldn't Flamethorn be there to congratulate them? Or was he spending time with Yarrowpaw's bigger siblings instead, even though Bramblestar hadn't made them apprentices?

Feeling smaller than even his size made him, the new apprentice with a spotted underbelly looked for his mentor. Who was Foxfire, anyway? What did he look like? What would he be like? Strict, kind, demanding, easy-going? The young tom looked around the crowded clearing anxiously, wanting to meet his mentor and begin training as soon as possible.

((Tagging Eveningbreeze and Heron if you want to say hi with Flamethorn or Poppypaw, Avery for Foxfire))

[Twineheart]

[ Roselocke ]

Rainbriar's smile had faltered when Greyflame turned around. An odd sensation of chilliness washing over the wiry she-cat as she looked into the tom's cold gaze. Shaking the feeling off she attempts to put it out of her mind, determined not to be deterred. but memories of their last moments spent together kept breaking the surface of her mind and making her uncomfortable. Was the tom still as unstable as he had been? Was it worse? Better? A bad feeling in Rainbriar's gut told her that it was worse. " Of course..." She says dipping her head to him some, her mangled jaw still holding a crooked smile. Flickering her short tail, Rainbriar wasn't really sure what to do or say now. It seemed that their old familiarity had vanished to be replaced by a chilly distance.

" How... how have you been?" She asks after a moment, her dark yellow eyes fixed on his cold gaze. Determined not to show how uncomfortable he made her. She still cared deeply for her kithood friend but she knew things would never be the same between them. A fact that saddened the young she-cat greatly, not that she wuld ever admit it out loud.