Lilypaw's Warrior Ceremony

Silverstar once again left his den and headed towards the High Ledge. This was his... fifth or so warrior ceremony. Their numbers were finally starting to look like thag of a clan. It was Lilypaw this time. He leapt onto the High Ledge and called out, "Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey, join here beneath the High Ledge for a clan meeting!"

Breezebranch pinned Lilypaw down, a hiss of amused impatience coming from her. "Stay still, Lilypaw! You'll never become a Warrior looking like that! You look a pure mess, Sweetpea! There, isn't that so much better? Mudpaw stop bouncing around your sister's paws!" The scold was aimed to the soon-to-be-Warrior's youngest littermate, who was practically squeaking in her excitement.

"But, Momma! Lily's becoming a warrior! And I like bouncing!" The splotchy faced apprentice pouted, then leaped back with a squawk as her mother playfully threw a sheathed paw her way. With a trill, she wriggled her rump and jumped on top her mother, successfully coating all three of them in dust, before running off with a squeak and a playful glimmer in her bright orange eyes. Innocence radiated from her, and her long tail weaved back and forth as if challenging Lilypaw to attack her back.

"Mudpaw! Oh, naughty kitten, just look at the mess you've made!" Despite the rebuke, Breezebranch couldn't keep the laughter from her voice.

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OOC: okay. It's official. Mudpaw is a baby and I love

ooc: I never saw this asdfg


Lilypaw smiled as her mother straightened out her fur. It was long and thick, and got quiet wild at times. Breezebranch understood, they practically shared a pelt. Mudpaw bounced around excitedly, and Lilypaw giggled. As dust coated the three of them, Lilypaw laughed again, her green eyes twinkling. Breezebranch also found it amusing, the apprentice could tell. ”I can’t believe I’m becoming a warrior!” she mewed. Many litters came Warriors around the same time, as she had witnessed, but this one was spread out more. Swiftbranch had been a warrior for quite a while, but none of her littermates had joined her. Until today.

Silverstar stared down at Lilypaw as she approached the High Ledge. As she sat at the same spot the apprentices before her did, he started to speak the familiar words. "I, Silverstar, leader of SkyClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. She has trained well to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend her to you as a warrior in her turn," he then stared into Lilypaw's green eyes, "Lilypaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your clan, even at the cost of your life?"

Quickly, before Silverstar could continue, she wrestled Lilypaw back under her grip, giving her a thorough washing before turning an amusing smirk to Mudpaw. Mudpaw gulped. "Uh oh..!" She mumbled, and darted away, though she was too slow for her mother, who caught he with an expert grip and groomed her clean, holding her down with surprising strength and gentleness, before looking up at Lilypaw.

"Go on dear, make your father proud!" She called, soft enough for just Mudpaw and Lilypaw to hear.

Lilypaw felt her washing finish, and stepped forward, her eyes glimmering with excitement. As her mother mentioned her father, she removers the brief meeting with Mudmask. Her father had been so amazing to meet, but she stoned focused again on the ceremony. She stepped forward, listening to Silverstar speak. ”Yes. I do.” she mewed with confidence. She wondered what her full name would be!

"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. Lilypaw, from this day forth, you shall be known as Lilystream. StarClan honors your loyalty and heart, and we welcome you as a full member of SkyClan," Silverstar hopped off of the High Ledge as the clan began their cheers. He touched his nose against Lilystream's forehead, then after a few seconds he stepped back.

"Lilystream! Lilystream!"
"Lily! Yay, you did it! Lilystream!"

Mudpaw then realized something. Lilystream. Streamlily. "Lily, your name! It's Momma's aunt's name backwards! Auntie Stream's name!" Mudpaw blurted, a dorky grin on her face. Both mother and sister ran up to her then, purring and congratulating her once more.

Lilystream. It was perfect. Beautiful and meaningful. The she-cat grinned widely, stepping back towards her family. She nuzzled both of the she-cats beside her, glowing with happiness. She had done it. Become a warrior. It was something she had dreamed of since she was a kit, and it was finally a reality. Her name echoed around her, and she felt a rushing sense of peace, and for that moment, once again, everything was perfect.