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Even in the darkest shadows, there is always a glimmer of light. We just have to look for it.

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Clovershine had healed much quicker from her single scratch than her son had, but now he was healed, completely healed. And for Clovershine? She bore a new scar along her flank, not a big one, and hardly enough to be noticed but it was there something that she wouldn’t forget in a hurry but a mark that she had survived once again, thoroughly and fiercely for…

Her ears perked suddenly as Palestar’s call rang out through the camp, she made her way over, more gradually with her lopsided gait but she was in no hurry. When she sat and was comfortable, she gave her sister a friendly glance and then pricked her ears as Redpaw was called, his warrior ceremony already?

However the more Clovershine thought about it, the more it made sense, he had been the reason Honeyglow had survived to her help from Palestar to send that patrol, he was certainly worthy enough to become a warrior if she had any say in it. But she didn’t, however it seemed herself and Palestar had thought the same, Redpaw will earn his name today

Though my soul may set in darkness, it will rise in perfect light; I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night
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Palestar watched as Redpaw stepped forward. He walked with the steady movements of someone who had endured something most cats his age hadn’t. For a long time, she hadn’t known what name would suit him. He had always been thoughtful, quiet, full of questions he often held back. His path had never felt loud or showy. But after that night and after long moments listening to her ancestors...

"Redpaw..." She began, her voice clear, echoing softly in the gathering dusk. "You have shown not only determination in your training, but courage beyond your moons. When danger struck you stood in its path to protect another, and bought enough time to save a life. For that it is time for you to become a warrior."

She lifted her chin slightly, her odd-colored gaze solemn. "I, Palestar, leader of ShadowClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. He has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend him to you as a warrior in his turn."

Her voice softened, just enough to reach him and no further. "Redpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend this Clan, even at the cost of your life?"

Though my soul may set in darkness, it will rise in perfect light; I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night
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Redpaw’s voice had not been loud, but it didn’t need to be. She nodded once, solemn and proud.

"Then by the powers of StarClan..." She declared, her voice ringing out with finality. "I give you your warrior name. Redpaw, from this moment forward you will be known as Redthicket. StarClan honors your resolve and bravery, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ShadowClan."

Without hesitation, Palestar stepped forward and rested her muzzle lightly on the crown of his bowed head, a gesture of pride, of trust, and of acceptance.

Even in the darkest shadows, there is always a glimmer of light. We just have to look for it.

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Clovershine's ears perked up at the name, Redthicket, fitting as if could have been. Clovershine saw Redthicket fight with all he could with that rogue, her could have died but he didn't. Honeyglow could have died but he was about to buy time to save him, because of Redthicket's strength, two cats survived that day to live on to tell the tale. And Clovershine thought that would be more valuable soon thank others might think.

Once the ceremonial gestures were over and done with, Clovershine practically bounded over to her son, lathering him up with loving licked as if he were still in the nursery, no matter how old Redthicket got he was still her son, still her kit, Dazzlepaw and Duskpaw as well. 

For a moment, her licking stopped, pressing her nose against her son's shoulder and shutting her eyes, her breath eased to a slower paced. "There is nothing that could make me more proud of you than right now Redthicket, you survived and the clan knows you know for what you have done, no cat will forget this"