Fierceheart dashed after her friends then stopped suddenly when she saw that most of the cats of the clan were gathered around *Tall Tree except the elders and queens. She then saw a small group of well groomed kits and their purring mother Honeyshade. She dashed over to where Swiftclaw, Fernfang and Crowpelt were sitting expectantly. "Are Snowkit, Flowerkit and Aurorakit going to have their apprentice ceremonies today?" she said excitedly. "Yes!" all three of them responded, then started laughing in unison. "May all cats old enough to catch their own prey gather beneath Tall Tree for a clan meeting!" Squirrelstar yowled from a grooved branch of the ancient tree. Cats started stretching and walking over to Tall Tree. The elders slowly walked to the opening of the elders den and watched Squirrelstar standing on her branch. The rest of the queens walked out of their den supporting Softjump because she was very tired. The young queen flopped onto the ground, panting slightly because of how close she was to giving birth to her kits. All of the cats gathered in the clearing and started mewing in excitement for the new apprentices when all of a sudden Squirrelstar yowled and all the cats hushed instantly. "Snowkit, 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 Snowpaw. Your mentor will be Aquafall. I hope Aquafall will pass down all they know on to you. Aquafall, you are ready to take on an apprentice. You have received excellent training from Pantherbelly, and you have shown yourself to be loyal and brave. You will be the mentor of Snowpaw, and I expect you to pass on all you know to Snowpaw." Aquafall walked over to Snowpaw and gently touched her nose to Snowpaws. "Flowerkit, 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 Flowerpaw and your mentor will be Ivyspiral. I hope Ivyspiral will pass down all they know on to you. Ivyspiral, you are ready to take on an apprentice. You have received excellent training from Lilytail, and you have shown yourself to be kind and persuasive. You will be the mentor of Flowerpaw, and I expect you to pass on all you know to Flowerpaw." Ivyspiral happily trotted over to the shy new apprentice and nudged her nose with Flowerpaws. "Aurorakit, 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 Aurorapaw and your mentor will be Duckfeather. I hope Duckfeather will pass down all they know on to you. Duckfeather you are ready to take on an apprentice. You have received excellent training from Hollowsoul and you have shown yourself to be daring and vigilant. You will be the mentor of Aurorapaw, and I expect you to pass on all you know to Aurorapaw." Duckfeather ran over to Aurorapaw at full speed. "Ahh!" Aurorapaw mewed in a scared tone. "Argh sorry, I'm just really excited." Duckfeather said jubilantly. "It's ok." Aurorapaw mewed back bashfully. She leaned forward and up then touched Duckfeathers nose quickly, then ran to her other siblings. "Flowerpaw! Snowpaw! Aurorapaw!" the crowd of cats yowled happily. "Congratulations!" Fierceheart said as she walked over to the new apprentices. "Thank you!" said all three of the very fluffed out young cats. "I cant wait to start battle training!" said Snowpaw. "Maybe when I get my first apprentice we could battle train together or hunt or something." Said Fierceheart. "Ooooooh..." moaned Softjump quietly. She mewed something to Willowbird, then shuddered suddenly. "I need Moonpelt..." she said with another shiver. "I think my kits are coming...please...get Moonpelt!" she said urgently. She tried to scramble to her paws but she started to topple over. "Oh no!" Fierceheart screamed as she zoomed over to Softjump catching her just before she could hit the ground. "Are you okay?" Fierceheart said nervously. "Would you mind moving me over to the medicine den, please?" Softjump said weakly. "No problem! You'll be alright." she said comfortingly to the tired she-cat. 'She might lose conscience soon.' Fierceheart thought nervously. "Hey, Willowbird would you mind helping me?" she asked. "Sure, but lets hurry. She could have her kits anytime in the next few hours." She said in a calm tone. They moved Softjump slowly over to the medicine cat den. "I heard my name! Whats happening?" Moonpelt said as she ran out of the medicine den. "She needs a nice soft warm bed. She will have her kits very soon." She said urgently. "Should we stay and help?" Fierceheart said. "No, only me and Softjump for right now. The father can visit soon. Don't worry." She said quickly. She then moved the limp she-cat into the quiet secluded den and out of sight.

*Where the leader announces things such as warrior ceremonies and attack plans in Rockclan.