Fireclan Ceremonies [03/13/18]

[Mal]

Apprentice Ceremonies:

Sparkpaw (Stormy ) and Cinderstar (Mal )

Robinpaw (@silverfire12 ) and Flameheart (JUM!! )

Blizzardpaw (Mal ) and Hareleap (tansy )

Warrior Ceremony:
Palepaw (tansy ) to Palepetal

Let me know if the pairings don't work for anyone ^^

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Cinderstar

Fireclan || Female || Strong Leader

The sun was low on the horizon, threatnening to end another day. This was the perfect time to hold a ceremony given the recent heat. With much discussion (and bickering when it came to speaking with Froststar), the three leaders had agreed that Cinderstar would give the announcement. Fireclan had three new apprentices and a warrior to name. It was a proud time. Even prouder for the small, grey molly given the excitement over her first announcement. How many times had she looked up to Whitestar, wishing and praying for the day that she was in his place. Well... here she was. A smile crept on her maw as she ascended the rocks, taking her place- as well as a moment- to stare at the busy bodies below. Then, and only when she was done basking in the moment, she took in a breath and shouted the words she had heard time and time again, "Cats of Fireclan I have an important announcement to make, I expect all who have ears to open them and hear my words!"

She waited for the pelts to gather below before she began. "Fireclan is thriving. Our nurseries are filled with kits. Prey is plentiful and, despite the drought, we are alive and strong. To show our perseverence, it is time for those of age to become an apprentice, and those who have proven themselves to earn their warrior name."

"Palepaw, Adderstorm has informed us of your success and excellence at training. I therefore call upon Starclan to shine upon you and name you a full warrior of Fireclan. From this moment onward you will be known as Palepetal in honour of your gentle and shy personality."

"As for the new apprentices... Spark-kit, you are passionate and hardworking. You will learn and train as an apprentice under me. I hereby name you Sparkpaw until the day you recieve your warrior name. May Starclan guide your paws."

"Robinkit, you are protective and brave. You will learn and train as an apprentice under Flameheart. I hereby name you Robinpaw until the day you recieve your warrior name. May Starclan guide your paws."

"Blizzardkit, you are smart and driven. You will learn and train as an apprentice under Hareleap. I hereby name you Blizzardpaw until the day you recieve your warrior name. May Starclan guide your paws."

After the ceremonies were named, Cinderstar puffed out her chest and began to chant each new name in turn, "Palepetal! Sparkpaw! Robinpaw! Blizzardpaw!" in a demanding tone for others to join in celebration. As it went on, the small molly turned her head to her newly named apprentice. She knew this would irritate Froststar to no end, and the thought curled her lip in amusement. Just another way I'm better than you, fluff-ball. 

Cinderstar nodded to Sparkpaw curtly and mewed, "You show a lot of spirit. I like that. You remind me a lot of myself and I think you could learn a lot from me. I hope you're looking forward to train."

[Words: 548]
[Tags: see above]
[Notes: oh my that was long and hard; enjoy~]

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Robinkit gulped as he heard his name called. He had no idea if he was ready to be an apprentice or not. What if he screwed up! He’d be laughed at by everyone! He walked forward though, fighting through the anxiety rising in him. He would be fine. He had his brothers with him after all! So he’d be okay... right? Yeah. He would.

The ginger and white kit gasped as he heard Cinderstar say she was going to train Spark-kit. His brother was being trained by the strong leader! That was amazing! The tom was so excited to hear that his brother was being trained by the leader that he almost missed his name being called. The tom flattened his ears in embarrassment as he was called brave and protective. He didn’t feel brave. He was shaking in his fur for StarClan’s sake! Nevertheless, after he cheered with the rest of the clan, Robinpaw walked over to his mentor and touched noses. “H-hi...” he said, wincing at his stutter. He was an apprentice now, dang it! “I’m really excited to start training!” He said, hoping he didn’t sound as nervous as he looked.

JUM!!

[tansy]

Palepetal of FireClan

Palepaw yawned, his whiskers twitching. He heard the loud call of the Strong Leader, and his ears swiveled towards her voice. He rose to his paws, emerging from the apprentice's den. His grey ringed tail lashed, and he flexed his claws into the soft earth below him. He wondered what kits were becoming apprentices. His eyebrows furrowed at the mention of a new warrior. Now which apprentice seemed ready for it? Certainly his brother Wolfpaw seemed as such. He huffed lightly, his ears flicking. He pushed his way through the crowd of felines, listening intently to Ccinderstar.

FireClan is thriving! Too bad I most likely won't be here that much longer...

The thought brought a small smile to his face. He was going to be with Dawnpaw. Butterflies flew in his stomach at the mere thought of Dawnpaw. His whiskers twitched with amusement, that is, until he was snapped back to reality by his name being called. His mossy green eyes widened. Why me? What did I do this time? Have they found out about Dawnpaw and I? A small gasp escaped him and the fur on his neck prickled as his paws began to sweat. But only then did she mention Adderstorm. Wait a second. I'm getting my warrior name? Already? His ears flattened in embarrassment and he gulped. He listened, and then he felt dread pool in his stomach.

Palepetal. Pale. Petal. How was he supposed to prove to his dad that he wasn't weak with a name like that? 

He sighed. "Th-thank you, Cinderstar." He said, dipping his head to her. Palepaw, now Palepetal sighed to himself. Although he couldn't deny the warm feeling in his chest as the other FireClan cats began to chant his name.

He was a warrior! Finally! Despite having a somewhat weak name, he was proud of himself. He got through his training, all on his own. Without help from his brother, or anyone else besides Adderstorm. A smile greeted the tom's face and he looked through the crowd for the stark black pelt of his mentor. 

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Hareleap of FireClan

Hareleap poked his head out from the nursery as he heard Cinderstar's booming voice. He looked at Patchkit and sighed. "Stay here, sweetheart. I'll be right back." He promised her, rising to his paws. His bobbed tail swished this way and that as he walked into the crowd. His eyes focused on the grey feline up top. He listened, smiling as yet another apprentice was made a warrior. 

Next, the new apprentices. He sighed, his ears twitching and swiveling. Looks like he was getting an apprentice.. Blizzardpaw was it? He gulped. How was he supposed to train an apprentice when he had Patchkit to look after? He sighed to himself. He wasn't about to refuse his leader, although.

The brown tabby bobtail stepped forward, his eyes landing on the young white tom. He smiled kindly. "Congratulations. I'm Hareleap, I will be your mentor." He introduced himself, and reached down to touch noses to the young kit. He was excited, nonetheless, but he was a little scared that he was having to leave his only kit alone in the days that he was going to train the young kit. "I'm more than excited to have you as my apprentice, young one." He said with smile.

Tags: Mal
Words: 573
OOC Notes: *sobs* My baby is all grown up now! Hareleap's first apprentice too! ^-^

[JUM!!]

Flameheart was grooming his thick pelt when he heard the voice of his strong leader calling everyone forward. He smiled to himself because that meant more apprentices! Many more learning little heads! Fun lesson opportunities! He padded forward and sat down near enough so hed be able to see the new apprentices and the new warriors. This was always exciting for him! So he was smiling and humming a little to himself when he heard his name being called along with that of one of the new apprentices. Was he getting two apprentices? Now that was fun!

He padded forward to touch noses with the newly named Robinpaw and a purr rumbled through his big ginger body. “Hello, young Robinpaw” his eyes were warm and kind “I’m happy to see how excited you are! I’m sure you’ll be a wonderful warrior one day!” He was always glad when an apprentice showed eagerness to learn, it was the first step in the right direction to him. He hoped to leave a good impact on this young mind, to help make him be the best version of himself.


@silverfire12,

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Emberblaze watched from the corner quietly and did not even faze when the strong leader called everyone forward and made three kits apprentices and a apprentice a warrior. Being apprenticed and becoming a warrior are always exciting times, and he felt proud that his clan was still going strong despite this unbearable heat.

A smile almost twitched when he heard Flameheart being announced as Robinpaw's new mentor. Despite the red colored tom's bizarre ways of teaching, Emberblaze must admit that he was a good teacher and seemed to love mentoring apprentices. Another apprentice was being mentored by the strong leader herself, and Emberblaze couldn't help but wonder how this cat will handle this honor. Hopefully not another arrogant cat, they had too many of those.

He kept quiet as the other cats cheered, but his face showed his approval.

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Mentions: Mal,@silverfire12,tansy,JUM!!,

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[Stormy]

Brightfang slipped out of the nursery and sat in the front of the crowd, her attention captured by Cinderstar. Two of my kits are finally out of the nest, ready to fly. It's about damn time. Now I have to push the other ones out, she thought, her tail-tip flicking.

Palepetal, gentle and shy? Brightfang snorted. She supposed that every cat had their place in the Clan, but were the qualities that Cinderstar cited really important for a warrior? Out of respect for her leader and the new warrior, Brightfang dipped her head and called his name out at the appropriate time.

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Spark-kit bounded out of the nursery when Cinderstar called for a Clan meeting, hoping his mother would approve of his quick reaction to a leader's orders. He glanced over at her, but she didn't seem to notice him, and he cleared his throat and sat down in the center of the clearing.

Palepaw was given the name Palepetal for gentle and shy personality. Spark-kit rolled his eyes. What a loser: What FireClan cat would want to be named for being gentle and shy, of all things? FireClan cats were strong, and this Palepetal wasn't a very good example for the Clan. It was awesome that Palepetal completed his training, but Spark-kit would do it in half the time, and he'd gain a name that actually suited a warrior.

Finally, it was his turn! Spark-kit puffed out his chest and looked at his mother in the corner of his eye. She didn't turn to look at him.

The young tom shifted and stared at Cinderstar, excitement charging through him like a warrior chasing a rabbit. His claws sank into the dirt below, grounding him, and his gaze widened: Cinderstar herself was going to train him!

Sparkpaw trembled. A purr rumbled in his throat, so loud it'd probably wake the elders. He kneaded the ground, looking around as his Clanmates called his new name. He joined them in calling the others' names.

He deserved this, and he'd make Cinderstar--and his mother--proud, one way or another.

Sparkpaw watched Cinderstar approach him. She spoke to him. Sparkpaw stood and reached out to touch his nose to his mentor's.

He'd never felt so nervous before in his life. He couldn't feel his paws.

"I--thank you, Cinderstar. I kept wondering who my mentor would be, but never would I have even thought to consider that you'd mentor me. This is a huge honor. I'm really excited to train and I hope I'll make you proud," Sparkpaw said.

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Brightfang blinked.

Did she hear that right?

Her son, perhaps the most rambunctious, obnoxious, and energetic kit she'd met, apprenticed to the Clan's strong leader?

Well, it was a twist if nothing else.

For once, pride glinted in the calico molly's eyes. She glanced over her shoulder to find Sparkpaw staring at his new mentor. His gaze flicked over and met Brightfang's. She gave him a little nod, and he blinked at her.

Brightfang gave birth to a kit considered worthy enough for a leader to mentor.

Maybe her offspring weren't fuck-ups after all. Maybe they'd actually grow to contribute things to FireClan.

[feather]

Wolfpaw highly doubted that he was getting his warrior ceremony yet knowing how he had yet to impress Adderstrike at all, but he wanted with interest all the same. When his brother's name was called his eyes widened hardly believing it, but he never doubted that Palepaw now Palepetal would make a great warrior too. Calling his brother's new name louder then the rest he couldn't but be happy.

"Guess I'll have to catch up to you now huh." Wolfpaw replied with a grin as he went to his brother's side. Perhaps he didn't need to worry about him taking care of himself.

tansy

[Mal]

Cinderstar

Fireclan || Female || Strong Leader

If someone had asked Cinderstar if she planned to say what she said by her own volition, she'd probably just snort. There was no way she would really honour a warrior who expressed shyness over bravery, gentleness over challenges. Those were not traits Fireclan valued. But alas, Aspenstar would have her head if she mocked a clanmate on the day of their ceremony. Ah well. Cinderstar was sure she would should her own distaste at some point.

A pleased look crossed her face at her new apprentice's words. He's smarter than his mother turns him out to be. I'll whip him into the perfect warrior! She stared at Sparkpaw, appraising him and judging, before she smiled and nodded. "Well if that's the case.. I suppose I need to teach you how to be ambitious. Think big and you will be big. You'll make me proud if you prove yourself. You're training begins now." 

Cinderstar waved her tail and moved passed Sparkpaw, heading to the camp's exit and slipping out before she had a run-in with Froststar.

[Words: 177]
[Tags: Stormy for Sparkpaw, tansy for mention]
[Notes: Stormy, let me know if you want me to start a training thread; can also postpone to another time ^^]

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Blizzardpaw

Fireclan || Male || Apprentice

Blizzardkit perked his ears at the calling of Cinderstar. He looked over to his brothers, Robinkit and Spark-kit, before the trio had stumbled out of the nursery in hopes of being named apprentices. It was obvious Robinkit was nervous, so the white tom did his best to reassure him by placing a fluffy tail along his back. 

Blizzardkit's eyes almost poked right out of his head when Cinderstar announced she would mentor Sparkpaw. He must be pretty damn pleased with himself. Damn, Brightfang doesn't even care, does she? The white tom stared at his mother. She always seemed to apathetic and angry at them. That pulled his heartstrings, caused his ears to tilt back in shame. I wonder who my mentor will be... please be someone cool!

When his mentor was named Hareleap, Blizzardpaw turned his head to look for the tabby bobtail. He knew Hareleap! That cat often spent his time in the nursery. And now he was going to be Blizzardpaw's mentor... Cool! Maybe not as cools as Sparkpaw's... but I'm gonna train hard. I'll make Brightfang proud too! 

The white tom purred as they touched noses. "Hi Hareleap! I've seen you with Patchkit. I'm happy you'll be my mentor." He dipped his head very delicately before looking his new mentor in the eyes. "I hope I make you proud."

[Words: 223]
[Tags: tansy for Hareleap; @silverfire12 for Robinpaw; Stormy for Sparkpaw]
[Notes: big boys growing up]