Post by Hellion on Jun 21, 2018 3:55:46 GMT -5
the moments when you're in so deep
FEELS EASIER TO JUST SWIM DOWN
Grooming the last of the rabbit from her chops, Firestar waited to catch a glimpse of Redscar before deciding it was time. Her youngest kits were ready to be named 'paws and transition into their lives. Lynxkit would be heading down the path to warriorhood. Tigerkit down the opposite path that of a healer instead of a fighter. While she had a strong sense of pride for her son's choice, she feared Lynxkit's reaction. It was decided no one know until the ceremony, normally not an issue, Firestar struggled with trying to soften the blow. Adding to her minuscule bit of guilt was her talk with Lynxkit just the night before. Her daughter's promise to always take care of Tigerkit was still echoing her ears, a vow she was proud Lynxkit made.
Heading for the hill, Firestar dipped her head toward various clanmates, it was clear they had a good idea of what was happening and started to gather before Firestar called for them. "Let's cats quick enough to chase their own prey gathering before the hill for a Clan Meeting," Her words carried well in the expanse of space that was LightingClan camp. As expected she didn't have to wait long for the cats to gather. Russetfall nudged their kits out of the nursery. Flashing him a smile, Firestar felt a renewed sense of maternal pride as well as dread. Her kits were growing up and preparing to face their own challenges.
Sinking back into old memories, Firestar could relive the sound of Mapleheart and Wildcall being named apprentices. She could name all the scents on her tongue and the feel of the cool leaf-fall day that it had been. Back then her youth clouded her judgment, it was a time before her ambitions really took root. She had been a better mother in those moons.
The voices of the gathered cats finally hushed which drew Firestar out of her memories and back to the present. Focusing her attention on Lynxkit and Tigerkit, she beckoned them forth with a flick of her tail.
"Lynxkit you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Lynxpaw. Your mentor will be Redscar, I trust he will guide you along the path of a true warrior of LightingClan," There was a pause as Firestar allowed for Redscar to step forward. "Redscar, you have proven yourself to be a loyal deputy and I believe you will train my daughter to the best of your abilities," Another pause allowed for the named cats to touch noses as expected.
Firestar dipped her head and allowed for the gathered clan cats to call out Lynxpaw until she silenced them with a flick of her shorter tail.
"We have one more apprentice to name, Tigerkit step forward," Her fiery eyes settled on her son and for a moment Firestar thought she caught the scent of Mapleheart on the breeze but dismissed it as maternal longing.
"Tigerkit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you are fully trained you will be known as Tigerpaw. You have chosen to walk a different path, that of a medicine cat. You shall train under Kindleflare and she will pass all that she knows onto you. May StarClan light your path," Her words were carefully chosen as the murmurs of surprise or praise rolled through camp. Giving Kindleflare a moment to come forward, Firestar continued on. "Kindleflare, you have shown to be an excellent healer and spiritual guide for our Clan. I know you will train him well," She dipped her head formally to her son and Kindleflare, a signal for the cheering to start again. This time their names were said in tandem. Settling back onto her haunches Firestar joined in the cheering.
Heading for the hill, Firestar dipped her head toward various clanmates, it was clear they had a good idea of what was happening and started to gather before Firestar called for them. "Let's cats quick enough to chase their own prey gathering before the hill for a Clan Meeting," Her words carried well in the expanse of space that was LightingClan camp. As expected she didn't have to wait long for the cats to gather. Russetfall nudged their kits out of the nursery. Flashing him a smile, Firestar felt a renewed sense of maternal pride as well as dread. Her kits were growing up and preparing to face their own challenges.
Sinking back into old memories, Firestar could relive the sound of Mapleheart and Wildcall being named apprentices. She could name all the scents on her tongue and the feel of the cool leaf-fall day that it had been. Back then her youth clouded her judgment, it was a time before her ambitions really took root. She had been a better mother in those moons.
The voices of the gathered cats finally hushed which drew Firestar out of her memories and back to the present. Focusing her attention on Lynxkit and Tigerkit, she beckoned them forth with a flick of her tail.
"Lynxkit you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Lynxpaw. Your mentor will be Redscar, I trust he will guide you along the path of a true warrior of LightingClan," There was a pause as Firestar allowed for Redscar to step forward. "Redscar, you have proven yourself to be a loyal deputy and I believe you will train my daughter to the best of your abilities," Another pause allowed for the named cats to touch noses as expected.
Firestar dipped her head and allowed for the gathered clan cats to call out Lynxpaw until she silenced them with a flick of her shorter tail.
"We have one more apprentice to name, Tigerkit step forward," Her fiery eyes settled on her son and for a moment Firestar thought she caught the scent of Mapleheart on the breeze but dismissed it as maternal longing.
"Tigerkit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you are fully trained you will be known as Tigerpaw. You have chosen to walk a different path, that of a medicine cat. You shall train under Kindleflare and she will pass all that she knows onto you. May StarClan light your path," Her words were carefully chosen as the murmurs of surprise or praise rolled through camp. Giving Kindleflare a moment to come forward, Firestar continued on. "Kindleflare, you have shown to be an excellent healer and spiritual guide for our Clan. I know you will train him well," She dipped her head formally to her son and Kindleflare, a signal for the cheering to start again. This time their names were said in tandem. Settling back onto her haunches Firestar joined in the cheering.
FIRESTAR
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