LeafClan Ceremonies 20-9-15 (OPEN TO ALL)

[Ambrose]

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Receiving Ceremonies: Tag, Characters

Anya, Fawnpaw, Honeypaw, Babylonranger, Russetpaw, Asher, Shadepaw, Poppypaw, Dyzzie, Flowerpaw, Facekit,  Wolf, Pinepaw Flight of the Thunderbird, Eaglepaw, Sakuratree, Lightningkit, Isilme, Breezekit, @flameheart, Sedgekit
Mentors:
Tag, Characters
Isilme, Bumbleblaze, DanaBelle, Falconwing, Carotius, Rowansky, Lionhearted, Jumpshadow, Ferretpaw, Robinflight

IC:

Willowbranch loitered near the rock on which ceremonies were given by the leader, watching the warriors run to and fro, the apprentices following them, and a few kits finding out how the clearing looked. The sun was high in the sky, beating down on them with pleasant heat. Newleaf had finally arrived after the worst leafbare in years, and boy, was Willowbranch thankful of it; so many cats had passed away due to the onslaught of greencough, a horrible intruder that had stolen lives as easily as leaves could be stolen from the forest floor. 

but it was over. Newleaf marked the start of another round of seasons, and Willowbranch was determined to make the best of this year. Unfortunately, Sunstar was still recovering from greencough, so Willowbranch made it her duty to do the ceremonies. She hopped up onto the rock, without nerves whatsoever.

"Let all cats old enough to climb a tree gather here for a Clan meeting!" she yowled, waiting for the cats to pool together near the rock.

When they had arrived, she continued. "Greetings, LeafClanners! I hope your day has been rewarding so far. I will be doing the ceremonies today, as Sunstar is still recovering from greencough, an obstacle that we've almost beaten!" She smiled, nodding to the crowd. "Newleaf marks that a new round of seasons has begun; a time to start again. I trust that all of you will work your hardest this round, especially those who are rising ranks today." She paused before proceeding to start the ceremonies. 

"Facekit, Redkit, Breezekit, Lightningkit, and Sedgekit, please step forward." She smiled and continued, looking at each kit before their promotion. 

"Facekit, it is finally time for you to rise to apprenticeship. I hereby name you Cherrypaw; this will be your name until you complete your training. I trust that Bumbleblaze will help you grow like an oak.

Redkit, it is finally time for you to rise to apprenticeship. I hereby name you Redpaw; this will be your name until you complete your training. I trust that Falconwing will help you grow like an oak.

Breezekit, it is finally time for you to rise to apprenticeship. I hereby name you Breezepaw; this will be your name until you complete your training. I trust that Rowansky will help you grow like an oak.

Lightningkit, it is finally time for you to rise to apprenticeship. I hereby name you Lightningpaw; this will be your name until you complete your training. I trust that Jumpshadow will help you grow like an oak.

Sedgekit, it is finally time for you to rise to apprenticeship. I hereby name you Sedgepaw; this will be your name until you complete your training. I trust that Robinflight. will help you grow like an oak."

Now the apprentices. "Fawnpaw, Honeypaw, Russetpaw, Shadepaw, Poppypaw,  Flowerpaw, Pinepaw, and Eaglepaw, please step forward."

Willowbranch beamed at her children, Flowerpaw and Pinepaw. Willowbranch had taken to calling her daughter Flower, but for the sake of the ceremony she'd called her Flowerpaw. 

Willowbranch searched for Fawnpaw, and each cat after that, before talking directly to them. "Fawnpaw; you have always shown intelligence, and for this, and the completion of your training, today you shall become a warrior. I hereby name you Fawnwillow, for your intelligence. I trust that your loyalty to the Clan will stay true as the leaves to an evergreen.

Honeypaw; you have always shown climbing skills, and for this, and the completion of your training, today you shall become a warrior. I hereby name you Honeybird, for your climbing skills. I trust that your loyalty to the Clan will stay true as the leaves to an evergreen.

Russetpaw; you have always shown fighting skills, and for this, and the completion of your training, today you shall become a warrior. I hereby name you Russetbriar, for your fighting skills. I trust that your loyalty to the Clan will stay true as the leaves to an evergreen.

Shadepaw; you have always shown fighting skills, and for this, and the completion of your training, today you shall become a warrior. I hereby name you Shadespider, for your long legs and fighting skill. I trust that your loyalty to the Clan will stay true as the leaves to an evergreen.

Poppypaw; you have always shown kindness, and for this, and the completion of your training, today you shall become a warrior. I hereby name you Poppyberry, for your kindness and tortoiseshell fur. I trust that your loyalty to the Clan will stay true as the leaves to an evergreen." 

Willowbranch stopped. The next two were her own children, and she felt honoured to name them once again,

"Flowerpaw; you have always shown intelligence, and for this, and the completion of your training, today you shall become a warrior. I hereby name you Flowerblossom, for your pelt, your intelligent nature, and your sassiness," Willowbranch smirked,"I trust that your loyalty to the Clan will stay true as the leaves to an evergreen.

Pinepaw; you have always shown gentleness, and for this,and the completion of your training, today you shall become a warrior. I hereby name you Pineapple, for your gentle, quiet nature. I trust that your loyalty to the Clan will stay true as the leaves to an evergreen."

And the final one;

"Eaglepaw; you have always shown running skills, and for this, and the completion of your training, today you shall become a warrior. I hereby name you Eaglerunner, for your skilfulness at running. I trust that your loyalty to the Clan will stay true as the leaves to an evergreen."

Willowbranch dipped her head and hopped off of the rock, ending the ceremonies. "That's it!" she yowled, going to go and find her kits.

[Dyzzie]

Facekit -> Cherrypaw

Facekit seemed to flinch as her name was called, her shoulders slumping lightly as she tried to take a deep breath, a pained breath at the name her mother had given the poor Ashura kitten. Her long, lean tail wrapped around her paws, the kit already showing the signs of her to-be large size (thanks to the large amount of wild big-cat in her blood lines), with long limbs. She wasn't expecting the outcome of her naming ceremony though. She'd been working hard to wrap her head around the future 'Facepaw' that would be come her name, that was . . . until the female called her forward for her naming, and in the process, changed it. Cherrypaw. Tears of joy, happiness, relief pinpricked in the corner of her eyes, blurring her vision faintly as the young kitten managed a wobbly smile despite her surprise. The deputy had known of Facekit's plight while growing up. Living a few weeks with out a name (a few moons actually) before the disgraced Facekit was given to her by a mother who hadn't cared. And yet. Here she stood, a newly named cat - with a name that she could take pride in. As the ceremonies ended, she knew she should go find Bumbleblaze, but she had one step first. The long limbed feline stood, stretching faintly before making her way towards the Deputy - her to-be large size showing easily against the deputy who was small herself, as Cherrypaw was quick on her way to out growing her. "Thank you," The newly made apprentice mewed, the tears still visible. The young kitten couldn't hold back then, as she embraced the deputy, pressing her muzzle into her fur, "Thank you . . . . so much," She meowed softly, before taking a step back and shaking her head twice, managing another smile as she blinked a few times to stop the tears, "I should go and find my new mentor now . . . ." She added softly, as she turned to search out Bumbleblaze. Isilme Ambrose

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Flower(paw) -> Flowerblossom

The lilac hued female stood still, her tail flicking lightly, occasionally catching a dust of sun where the fur would shimmer in the light, her bright green eyes shining with joy as she stood next to her father who couldn't help but grin proudly at her, and Pinepaw. The names were called, new apprentices first, before finally the two that he was ready to hear. Flower was first, and the blue tom watched his daughter stand tall and proud before her mother.

Flower tilted her head as she waited, her eagerness obvious in her features as her mother called on her, speaking of her intelligence, before finishing her name with the prefix of her new name. Flowerblossom. Her whiskers twitched in delight, her eyes shining brightly, as she nodded, briefly touching noses to Willowbranch before smiling as Pinepaw moved forward to accept the name Pineapple, and finally the last apprentice was called to receive a warrior name.

Flower waited patiently for a tear-filled apprentice to finish speaking with her mother before stepping forward, and nuzzling her mother, "Thank you," She replied graciously, before the sass that had been commented on shown as she grinned in play, "Flowerblossom, fits, doesn't it?" She added, with a twitch of her tail as she pretended to streak a pose, before she allowed her body to rest again, smiling softly once more, "Thank you . . . . It really is perfect." And it fit well for her previous loner name of Flower as well. She nuzzled her mother again, before going to mingle with the others, congratulating cats as she passed them. Ambrose

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Duskpounce smiled as he watched his little lilac princess leave, his heart filled for joy for his children, all grown up, before his eyes danced to Willowbranch, "I can't believe they're all grown up." He stated softly, looking towards Flowerblossom, Pineapple, his heart heavy in his chest. "It seems like only yesterday they were born . . ." He paused to shoot the female a look that clearly said he hadn't forgotten about that episode in her career as a deputy. "And now, those two are all grown up with their warrior names . . . . Where did the time go?" He asked with a gentle shake of his head. Ambrose

[Carotius]

Isilme [Breezepaw]

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Rowansky bounded out of the warriors' den at the deputy's summons, relief washing her down from head to tail tip at the sun that warmed her back. The stiffness in her limbs gave way to energetic fluidity, ready to run about and climb every tree there was in the territory, chasing after squirrels and birds and bringing them back to camp in celebration of the change in season. For now, the ginger she-cat had to settle with sitting still, ears pricked for every word Willowbranch had to say.

Surprise poked at her chest when her name was called. An apprentice already? Her first one too! Raising her cream-accented head, the she-cat sought out the one named Breezepaw, expecting them to be standing proudly ahead of Willowbranch, but nope. The newly-named apprentice had already melded back into the crowd, in the high possibility of searching for Rowansky herself. Huffing in annoyance, she stood up and padded through the ranks, waving her tail high in hopes of catching Breezepaw's attention.