Risingstar stood atop the high ledge, towering above the cats below her. Rosekit purred happily to see such a gentle friend turn into a strong and wise leader.

"I say these words before StarClan, so the spirits of our warrior ancestors may hear and approve of my choice." Risingstar meowed. "Darkstorm will be the new deputy of ThunderClan!"

"Darkstorm! Darkstorm!" the clan cheered.

"We have one more ceremony to preform today." Risingstar purred, glancing over to Rosekit. "Rosekit, please step forward!"

Rosekit blinked in surprise. She was only 4 moons! Despite being too young, she stepped forward eagerly and her paws quivered with excitement. "Rosekit, do you promise to listen to your mentor, and to care for your clan at all times?" Risingstar meowed.

"I do!" She squeaked.

"Then I, Risingstar, leader of ThunderClan call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this kit. She has reached her sixth moon, and is ready to become an apprentice."

"From this moment on, you shall be known as Rosepaw!"

"Rosepaw! Rosepaw!" Rosepaw purred loudly as the clan cheered her new name.

"Fallensnow, you will mentor Rosepaw." Risingstar finished, and Rosepaw touched noses with Fallensnow.

"Clan dismissed!" Risingstar said as she leaped off the high ledge.

Rosepaw looked back to Fallensnow. "When do we start?!"

Fallensnow purred and lead her toward the entrance of camp. "Now."

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Rosepaw padded alongside her mentor, looking at the trees towering above them. She pawed leaves and pounced on small insects passing by. "Where are we going?" she questioned.

"First, you should learn your territory. Fallensnow said. "I'm going to show you the borders."

Rosepaw bounced in delight.