Foxstar blinked at the midday sun right over their camp. It made his ginger pelt seem aflame, spreading warmth throughout his body, regardless of the fact that it was leafbare. Cats noticed his poise atop the Sunrock and had already gathered below without his having to call.
"Cats of SunClan," His ear twitched subconsciously as he spoke. "Ever since Scarlettepaw had...moved on to StarClan, we have not had a medicine cat apprentice."
The clan shifted awkwardly, wondering what the leader was heading towards.
"Ravenswoop and I have been discussing, and some cats have notified us that they would like to become a medicine cat apprentice. Now, Dreamfeather, I know you're ready for an apprentice, for you mentored Scarlettepaw. You have also helped us in making the choice of who will be our medicine cat apprentice."
The cats that had come to them blinked up at him, waiting for the moment that he would finally announce who could take the spot.
Dreamfeather, who had been standing behind him silently, took Foxstar's place on the Sunrock. "Cats of SunClan, as you know, I will not be around forever. So it's time I took on an apprentice. I have chosen a cat who has shown experience, no matter how young she is. Your next medicine cat will be Olivepaw."
The young apprentice steps up, eyes shining with pride.
Foxstar nods to the she-cat, continuing the ceremony. "Olivepaw, do you accept the post of apprentice to Dreamfeather?"
Olivepaw nods, confident in her words. "I do."
Dreamfeather smiles at the apprentice, knowing she chose correctly. "Warriors of StarClan, I present you with this apprentice. She has chosen the path of a medicine cat. Grant her your wisdom and insight so that she may understand your ways and heal her clan in accordance with your will."
As the clan's welcoming died down, Foxstar spoke the last words of the ceremony. "Meeting dismissed."
(Congratulations to Akire for winning the contest, and thank you to Sunsplash for entering!)
Saturday, December 24, 2011
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Olivepaw sat under the Sunrock, beaming with joy.
ReplyDelete"Congratulations!" Flickerpaw said excitedly, nuzzling her sister affectionately. "You're gonna be the best!"
"Yeah, as long as you don't fall asleep when you're supposed to be paying attention," Rowanpaw teased, batting her ear playfully.
"Hey, that was only one time with Mom and Dad!" Olivepaw protested. "And the only reason I was tired was because you two kept me up all night!" Her siblings laughed and Olivepaw flicked her tail happily.
"Congratulations, Olivepaw!" Splashfoot told the young cat. "You'll be a ge
ReplyDeletereat medicine cat."