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Out with the old - In with the bold
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Boldstar knew it was early in the Moon to be undertaking a ceremony, but both kits were ready to branch out and start learning. They'd both been impatient and he was more than ready to start the next phase of their lives. The moon was right, and that was all the mattered as far as he was concerned, and it was a good day for a turn around the territory given the pleasant weather.
He emerged from his den and strode confidently across the camp, paws carrying him unerringly towards the talking spot, which he jumped to. He took a moment to appreciate the view before he gave the call.
"Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey gather here in the shade of the Twinwillow!"
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Boldstar, Mintkit, Nettlekit, & Anyone Else
Apprentice Ceremonies for Mintkit and Nettlekit
Talking Spot, RiverClan Camp
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rise from the smoldering pyre of wormwood and weeds
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Nettlekit hadn't done much in his spare time besides counting down the days until he was called to be apprenticed. Few things kept his interest, but he managed by inquiring after the local fauna that frequented the camp. Ants, beetles, moths... he studied them quietly as they went about their business, trying his best to keep out of the way of busy bodies in camp.
From inside the old rabbit warren, Nettlekit paused in his study when his ears perked to the call of Boldstar from the Talking Spot. Could it be today, he wondered, brows furrowing with deep seeded concentration. Calmly he peered out of the warren, and after a moment, allowed himself to settle near the outskirts of the gathered crowd, chest expanding with building excitement.
FROM RIVERCLAN:
Cottonbright, ♀ Anxious Warrior
Nettleplume, ♂ Cynical Medicine Cat
Merrykit, ♀ Contented Kit
Otterwhisker, ♀ Adventurous Elder
FROM THUNDERCLAN:
Brindlepaw, ♀ Selfish Apprentice
Bravesong, ♂ Gracious Elder
Leopardrose, ♀ Striving Warrior
Wildcry, ♀ Fierce Elder
FROM WINDCLAN:
Cloudflare, ♂ Suave Warrior
Barleyswipe, ⚧ Ornery Elder
Heatherkit, ♀ Sweet Kit
FROM SHADOWCLAN:
Palestar, ♀ Stern Leader
Honeyglow, ♂ Reserved Elder
Emberdust, ♀ Artless Warrior
Murkkit, ♂ Opportunistic Kit
FROM WHITEHART & BEYOND:
Ahryndae, ♀ Princess of Camelot
Lelouch Von Noon, ♂ Marquess of Noon Cattery
Kosmo, ♂ Disturbed Rogue
Mintkit's tummy was pleasantly filled as he finished up his breakfast, having finished off a small bluegill that had made a very tasty meal indeed. The little cream tom was rather pleased with himself for finding the perfect sized meal for himself. He was washing the last scraps from his whiskers when his ears perked at Boldstar's call. A clan meeting? Did something happen or was it actually his and Nettlekit's apprenticing that was going to occur?
Mintkit was satisfied with his grooming- he had fully bathed after waking and before he had left his nest and with breakfast cleaned from his face, he stood and slunk out towards the Twinwillow, settling on the outskirts next to his brother. As excited as he was to be made an apprentice, he still disliked being the center of attention. This caused a bit of internal turmoil as he waited for his leader to speak so he could focus on the words instead of the anxiety gnawing at him.
PCs:
Hollyclaw, Warrior of ShadowClan
Dawnflurry, Deputy of ShadowClan
Mistyleaf, Warrior of ThunderClan
Thornstrike, Warrior of RiverClan
Shadesleek, Warrior of WindClan
Morgan, Royal Scion of Camelot
Duke, Rogue
NPCs:
Hawkfeather, Elder of ShadowClan
Nettlesky, Warrior of RiverClan
Ceridwen, Princess of Camelot
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A small smile crept over the mist colored she-cat as Boldstar's voice rang out across camp. It hadn't been long since she'd brought up her proposal to make Nettlekit her apprentice and she couldn't help but feel that today would be the day.
Leaving the pile of projects she'd been working on, Willowfrost followed her nose out into the clearing and towards the slowly growing group of cats. Settling herself just a bit to the right of Boldstar's position, the RiverClan medicine cat waited calmly, her tail wrapped carefully around her paws.
Willowfrost- Medicine Cat of RiverClan
Pinestep- Warrior of WindClan
Clovershine- Warrior of ShadowClan
Siofra- Domestic of Whiteheart
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What I dream, the day might send. Just around the riverbend.
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Otterwhisker was in fine spirits. She suspected it would be any day now that the two growing cats would gain their apprentice names. Licking the scarps of fresh kill from her paw, her ears turned towards the cry of Boldstar's voice summoning the clan. Perhaps it was time.
Without the urgency in her step, she wasn't an expectant kit, after all, the mink point cat casually made her way from the elder's hollow, padding within eye shot of their bulky leader. Otterwhisker shot a friendly smile towards Willowfrost and couldn't help but settle herself a foxlength or so near her, lowering herself onto her haunches as she awaited the announcement.
She remembered when she was called before the clan to receieve her apprentice name, and she couldn't be more proud.
FROM RIVERCLAN:
Cottonbright, ♀ Anxious Warrior
Nettleplume, ♂ Cynical Medicine Cat
Merrykit, ♀ Contented Kit
Otterwhisker, ♀ Adventurous Elder
FROM THUNDERCLAN:
Brindlepaw, ♀ Selfish Apprentice
Bravesong, ♂ Gracious Elder
Leopardrose, ♀ Striving Warrior
Wildcry, ♀ Fierce Elder
FROM WINDCLAN:
Cloudflare, ♂ Suave Warrior
Barleyswipe, ⚧ Ornery Elder
Heatherkit, ♀ Sweet Kit
FROM SHADOWCLAN:
Palestar, ♀ Stern Leader
Honeyglow, ♂ Reserved Elder
Emberdust, ♀ Artless Warrior
Murkkit, ♂ Opportunistic Kit
FROM WHITEHART & BEYOND:
Ahryndae, ♀ Princess of Camelot
Lelouch Von Noon, ♂ Marquess of Noon Cattery
Kosmo, ♂ Disturbed Rogue
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Out with the old - In with the bold
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Boldstar watched as the clan assembled amounts the roots under the raised perch he stood on. However many times they rallied to his voice he would never not feel the wave of pride that came in seeing them gather.
"Today I have called you together because two of our own are ready to receive their apprentice names." Boldstar would also never tire of the thrill that ran through him at moments like this. Moments when his service to StarClan was at its most obvious. Sure, he wasn't a medicine cat who served them every day, but he was still a leader who served them by guiding the clan. "Come forward Mintkit and Nettlekit!"
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rise from the smoldering pyre of wormwood and weeds
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This was it. Everything that had culminatied to this moment. From their fateful conversation between Boldstar and his brother and the insight of Willowfrost that deconstructed his dreams in hopes to figure out what Nettlekit was truly capable of.
As his name was called it felt like his fur was grazed with electricity. He jumped to his paws, tail tip twitching with eagerness before he made his way through the twisting boughs of camp to stand beneath the huge shadow of Boldstar, the excited glint in his eyes betraying his measured steps. He may be the biggest cat he'd ever seen, maybe even the biggest in the whole forest, but Starclan was bigger than any cat and any clan.
And it was his moment to shine.
FROM RIVERCLAN:
Cottonbright, ♀ Anxious Warrior
Nettleplume, ♂ Cynical Medicine Cat
Merrykit, ♀ Contented Kit
Otterwhisker, ♀ Adventurous Elder
FROM THUNDERCLAN:
Brindlepaw, ♀ Selfish Apprentice
Bravesong, ♂ Gracious Elder
Leopardrose, ♀ Striving Warrior
Wildcry, ♀ Fierce Elder
FROM WINDCLAN:
Cloudflare, ♂ Suave Warrior
Barleyswipe, ⚧ Ornery Elder
Heatherkit, ♀ Sweet Kit
FROM SHADOWCLAN:
Palestar, ♀ Stern Leader
Honeyglow, ♂ Reserved Elder
Emberdust, ♀ Artless Warrior
Murkkit, ♂ Opportunistic Kit
FROM WHITEHART & BEYOND:
Ahryndae, ♀ Princess of Camelot
Lelouch Von Noon, ♂ Marquess of Noon Cattery
Kosmo, ♂ Disturbed Rogue
When Boldstar called his and his brother's names, Mintkit's fur bristled lightly as a tingle went from the ends of his whiskers to the top of his ears, right through him to the bottom of his toes and the end of his tail. He felt his breath catch and he wasn't sure if it was from feeling excited or terror at being called forward. Apprenticeship or not, he didn't want the entire clan watching! It was just too many eyes!
He started when Nettlekit sauntered forward in excitement and realized he needed to move forward too. Keeping low, he hurriedly skulked after his brother. While Nettlekit stood brazenly before their leader, Mintkit quivered meekly, trying not to hunch over and make himself look small. He was excited to see who would be mentoring him- every kit felt that way for Starclan's sake! But the little cream tom was definitely apprehensive, especially about what Starclan had planned for him.
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Out with the old - In with the bold
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Boldstar knew that it would be an interesting and important ceremony today. He didn't waste time letting the situation linger longer than required.
"Cottonbright, you will be mentor to Mintpaw. Cottonbright, you are patient and deliberate." He paused before the traditional closing, giving the gravity a moment to sink in. "Pass on all you can to this young apprentice."
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Pressure like a drip, drip, drip that'll never stop, whoa. Pressure that'll tip, tip tip 'till you just go pop, whoa.
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Cottonbright had been minding her business in the warrior's den, half in her nest and the other half hung a bit awkwardly as she was busy bathing herself, swiping her tongue here and there. Paw held close to her face, she lapped at the fur before swiping it over her small triangular ears.
They, however, perked instantly when she heard the boom of Boldstar's voice, and hopped to her paws, half stumbling over nest as she made her way out of the den. There was purpose in the air, and her eyes were drawn to the smaller forms of Nettlekit and Mintkit, one looking eager as ever and the other hesitant. Her suspicions were confirmed as they were called forward and Cottonbright let loose a soft purr as she had settled herself next to Willowfrost, a she-cat whom she was most comfortable with.
Yet the white she cat barely had a moment to blink as her gaze rose to Boldstar as she heard her name on his lips. Cottonbright...? A mentor? Her whiskers ticked with unease as a warmth slowly crept over her. If a cat could flush with color she would have. Half stumbling over one of her paws, she no doubt, stepped forward, each step heavy - but as her eyes caught Mintpaws her steps became a little lighter.
She'd need to be strong in front of Mintpaw now that she was to be his mentor, and the large she-cat humbly lowered her head so that she may touch noses with him. "Take a deep breath." She encouraged him, her voice merely a whisper. It had always helped her in times when her anxiety was highest.
FROM RIVERCLAN:
Cottonbright, ♀ Anxious Warrior
Nettleplume, ♂ Cynical Medicine Cat
Merrykit, ♀ Contented Kit
Otterwhisker, ♀ Adventurous Elder
FROM THUNDERCLAN:
Brindlepaw, ♀ Selfish Apprentice
Bravesong, ♂ Gracious Elder
Leopardrose, ♀ Striving Warrior
Wildcry, ♀ Fierce Elder
FROM WINDCLAN:
Cloudflare, ♂ Suave Warrior
Barleyswipe, ⚧ Ornery Elder
Heatherkit, ♀ Sweet Kit
FROM SHADOWCLAN:
Palestar, ♀ Stern Leader
Honeyglow, ♂ Reserved Elder
Emberdust, ♀ Artless Warrior
Murkkit, ♂ Opportunistic Kit
FROM WHITEHART & BEYOND:
Ahryndae, ♀ Princess of Camelot
Lelouch Von Noon, ♂ Marquess of Noon Cattery
Kosmo, ♂ Disturbed Rogue
Mintkit expected some long winded speech about apprentices and mentors and how they were important to the clan, but Boldstar just jumped right into the pairings. Who was his new mentor- Cottonbright? That big, fluffy she-cat? Well, from what he had seen from being in the nursery, she didn't seem like she'd be a bad mentor.
She stepped forward towards him and Mintkit-no, Mintpaw- hesitated before closing the gap with uncertain pawsteps to lock eyes and touch noses with his new mentor. Green met hazel and as their noses made the most feather-light of touches when he heard her murmur softly to take a deep breath.
Okay. He could do that.
So Mintpaw inhaled deeply and held it.
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Pressure like a drip, drip, drip that'll never stop, whoa. Pressure that'll tip, tip tip 'till you just go pop, whoa.
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A soft kitty smile spread across her face and nodded, mimicking the action as Mintpaw inhaled. After a moment, Cottonbright exhaled slow, the tip of her tail giving a flick of appreciation.She couldn't believe she would be a mentor to this small ball of fur.
FROM RIVERCLAN:
Cottonbright, ♀ Anxious Warrior
Nettleplume, ♂ Cynical Medicine Cat
Merrykit, ♀ Contented Kit
Otterwhisker, ♀ Adventurous Elder
FROM THUNDERCLAN:
Brindlepaw, ♀ Selfish Apprentice
Bravesong, ♂ Gracious Elder
Leopardrose, ♀ Striving Warrior
Wildcry, ♀ Fierce Elder
FROM WINDCLAN:
Cloudflare, ♂ Suave Warrior
Barleyswipe, ⚧ Ornery Elder
Heatherkit, ♀ Sweet Kit
FROM SHADOWCLAN:
Palestar, ♀ Stern Leader
Honeyglow, ♂ Reserved Elder
Emberdust, ♀ Artless Warrior
Murkkit, ♂ Opportunistic Kit
FROM WHITEHART & BEYOND:
Ahryndae, ♀ Princess of Camelot
Lelouch Von Noon, ♂ Marquess of Noon Cattery
Kosmo, ♂ Disturbed Rogue
Mintpaw sat there, his breath held, as he waited to see who his brother would get for a mentor. What would they be doing first? What all exactly would they be taught? Would they be training together? Hopefully it won't take them long to build big, warm nests in the apprentices' den! Along with moss, maybe some feather or rabbit fur?
And were his lung supposed to be burning this badly from taking such a deep breath?
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Pressure like a drip, drip, drip that'll never stop, whoa. Pressure that'll tip, tip tip 'till you just go pop, whoa.
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Cottonbright's thoughts were racing. As she exhaled she found herself counting. Calming herself... until. Eyes widening, expanding lime meeting Mintpaw's own. Shouldn't he have followed? Breathe in, breathe out! If she had to instruct how to properly manage calming menthods... "Exhale." She whispered, eyes flashing up towards Boldstar with a sheepish smile, hoping the large leader was about to announce Nettlepaw's mentor, who at this point, shifted his gaze skyward.
FROM RIVERCLAN:
Cottonbright, ♀ Anxious Warrior
Nettleplume, ♂ Cynical Medicine Cat
Merrykit, ♀ Contented Kit
Otterwhisker, ♀ Adventurous Elder
FROM THUNDERCLAN:
Brindlepaw, ♀ Selfish Apprentice
Bravesong, ♂ Gracious Elder
Leopardrose, ♀ Striving Warrior
Wildcry, ♀ Fierce Elder
FROM WINDCLAN:
Cloudflare, ♂ Suave Warrior
Barleyswipe, ⚧ Ornery Elder
Heatherkit, ♀ Sweet Kit
FROM SHADOWCLAN:
Palestar, ♀ Stern Leader
Honeyglow, ♂ Reserved Elder
Emberdust, ♀ Artless Warrior
Murkkit, ♂ Opportunistic Kit
FROM WHITEHART & BEYOND:
Ahryndae, ♀ Princess of Camelot
Lelouch Von Noon, ♂ Marquess of Noon Cattery
Kosmo, ♂ Disturbed Rogue
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Out with the old - In with the bold
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Boldstar couldn't keep the purr from his chest. The strength of RiverClan was always in the future. It was a joy to participate in preserving that future.
"Willowfrost feels it is time for her to pass what she knows to the next generation and ensure a Medicine Cat and RiverClan’s future." He let the rare ceremonial words ring for a moment, so that the gravity of the event could sink in. Apprentices were common enough, but Medicine Cat's apprentices only happened a few times in a lifetime unless something was going very, very wrong. "Willowfrost, you will be mentor to Nettlepaw. If it is StarClan’s will, teach them all you know."
The pair would have to make a journey to Highstones today, so that the new apprentice could meet with StarClan and either be welcomed into the world of the Medicine Cats or sent away to be re-apprenticed as a Warrior. But, Boldstar had done his part. He fully trusted in Willowfrost's choice for the kit. He believed StarClan would find her worthy.
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The pale gray tabby slide forward on silent paws, approaching her newly appointed apprentice. Willowfrost stretched forward to meet the kitten nose-to-nose in the traditional touch. They had much ground to cover today. The pair would need to start soon.
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rise from the smoldering pyre of wormwood and weeds
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The severity of the scene was like gravity, crushing... The antisipation of finally leaving the mundane world of boring warriors behind. Starclan willing. And then, as Boldstar spoke he felt the tension in his shoulders lift. Freeing... The young tom puffed out his chest, Boldstar's words and Willowfrosts silent steps giving him strength.
Without a word, his stern glower of acceptance enough in his eyes, touched noses with his new mentor. He was merely following the tug he had felt his whole life, it was only recently that he was given the oppertunity to see it for himself. He would make his clan proud.
FROM RIVERCLAN:
Cottonbright, ♀ Anxious Warrior
Nettleplume, ♂ Cynical Medicine Cat
Merrykit, ♀ Contented Kit
Otterwhisker, ♀ Adventurous Elder
FROM THUNDERCLAN:
Brindlepaw, ♀ Selfish Apprentice
Bravesong, ♂ Gracious Elder
Leopardrose, ♀ Striving Warrior
Wildcry, ♀ Fierce Elder
FROM WINDCLAN:
Cloudflare, ♂ Suave Warrior
Barleyswipe, ⚧ Ornery Elder
Heatherkit, ♀ Sweet Kit
FROM SHADOWCLAN:
Palestar, ♀ Stern Leader
Honeyglow, ♂ Reserved Elder
Emberdust, ♀ Artless Warrior
Murkkit, ♂ Opportunistic Kit
FROM WHITEHART & BEYOND:
Ahryndae, ♀ Princess of Camelot
Lelouch Von Noon, ♂ Marquess of Noon Cattery
Kosmo, ♂ Disturbed Rogue