Thrushpaw stalked off, away from the chatter of his Clanmates. He knew he sounded mean, but what else could he say. Breezewind, toi can never know the truth. No one can! Even if Starsky landed in front of him right now and told him that he MUST tell her the truth, he wouldn't. She couldn't ever know the truth.

And what would the Clan think?! He thought miserably. I'd be gone, for sure. I'd never get my warrior name. The very horror of his situation dropped on him like a stone, circling his stomach until he could not breathe. He felt a choking grasp on his heart, but then a soft, faint voice...

Blackkit, Junekit and Willowkit

"All chats old enough to catch their own prey gather for a clan meeting!" Crystalstar yowled. Brambletalon stared proudly at her kits; Junekit, Willowkit and Blackkit. "These three kits have reached their sixth moon, and it is time they were apprenticed. Junepaw, toi will be mentored par Dapplewood. Blackpaw, toi will be mentored par Foxheart. Willowpaw, toi will be mentored par Stonefur." "Junepaw! Willowpaw! Blackpaw!" The clan cheered.

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Winterkit, Summerkit and Thornkit

"All chats old enough to catch their own prey gather...

Stonepaw/Stonefur
"All chats old enough to catch their own prey gather under highledge for a clan meeting!" Crystalstar's yowl rang out around the camp. chats started to come out of their dens and in a heartbeat all chats were staring up at Crystalstar. "It is time for Stonepaw to become a warrior. Stonepaw, do promise to uphold the warrior code even at the cost of your life?" "I do." Came Stonepaw's steady reply. "Then par the powers of Starsky, I give toi your warrior name. Stonepaw, from now on toi will be known as Stonefur, Starsky honors your loyalty and courage." Crystalstar rested her muzzle...