Snowpaw woke up both nervous and excited for the events that would take place on this day. She padded out of the log that she could barely squeeze into now. Yawning, she stretched, eating a squirrel to keep up her energy.
            Today was her exam for becoming a warrior. She had to pass or else she would continue to train, though she didn't mind having the two StarClan cats look after her a little longer. Snowpaw knew she was independent now and needed to grow up on her own. She wasn't a kit anymore.
            For the past sunrises, they had reviewed, and Snowpaw had nailed everything exact. She knew she was prepared, but she didn't know what would lie ahead of her after this. Would she stay in the forest? Find Bear and get revenge? No, that was a stupid idea. What if she found new love? It was a weird thought, but Snowpaw thought she was getting ready to attempt to find someone new.
            Suddenly, Silverwhisker and Stonecloud appeared beside her.
            "Good morning," Stonecloud spoke, watching Snowpaw eat the squirrel. "Are you ready for today?"
            "I believe so, Stonecloud," Snowpaw spoke.
            "I can't believe you've grown up so fast," Silverwhisker spoke. "You were just a tiny kit when we found you."
            "Not exactly. I was apprentice age."
            "Who do you think left you the food and water when you were about to die? Who do you think led you to Wavekit and Oceankit?"
            "StarClan. Wait, that was you two?"
            "We are a part of StarClan," Stonecloud smiled. "We were assigned to guide you, Snowkit. Well, I was, and then Silverwhisker was my help. Now, are you ready to begin?"
            Snowpaw gulped. "I think so."
            "Good," Silverwhisker said. "Follow us."
            Snowpaw followed the star-lit she-cats into the forest, the sun shining brightly up above. Snowpaw knew that no snow would fall anymore, and the snow would not return until next leaf-bare. Maybe she would have a mate and kits by then. Maybe she would be in a clan. She didn't know.
            Silverwhisker and Stonecloud stopped in a clearing where the sunlight shone brightly in it. A line of plants spread throughout the clearing, and Snowpaw knew this would be the herb part of the test.
            "Now, this is a very big exam," Silverwhisker explained. "First, you'll be tested on half of the herbs you know. Then, you'll go hunt as much as you can. You'll return, finishing the second half of the herbs, then you'll battle. It will take all day, so get started now!"
            Snowpaw padded towards Stonecloud, waiting for the she-cat to point to the first plant. "You choose where to start," she explained.
            Snowpaw nodded. "Alright," she said, starting at the right side of the line. She began to list herbs to Stonecloud. "Burdock root, alder bark, blackberry leaves, wintergreen, yarrow..." The list continued on and on until Snowpaw got to the end of the line. No poisonous herbs were in the line, and Snowpaw knew they would be when she returned. Obviously, Stonecloud was just starting her out easy.
            Snowpaw looked up at Stonecloud, waiting for a score. "You got every one right," Stonecloud spoke. "Great job!"
            Snowpaw did not have much time to celebrate though, for the morning sun had fully risen now.
            "Go hunt now!" Silverwhisker spoke.
            Snowpaw nodded, running into the woods as she kept her ears pricked for prey. She was afraid to see the Dark Forest she-cat she had seen earlier, but she had to finish this exam if she wanted to be a warrior.
            Suddenly, Snowpaw looked up, spotting a few birds in a tree. Snowpaw slowly grasped her claws on the bark, climbing up the tree slowly, careful not to scare away the birds. As she got to the branch, she leapt, catching a bird in her claw. The other two began to fly, and Snowpaw was able to injure one's wing, the other one escaping.
            The one with the injured wing landed on a branch below, and Snowpaw slowly crept down, catching the other one. With two birds in her mouth, Snowpaw knew this would be a successful day.
            She crawled down to the ground, burying the two birds in the soil. Covering the hole up, she went farther into the forest, looking for other prey to catch.
            Time passed slowly, and Snowpaw could not find anymore prey. It was then she spotted a hole. Snowpaw was unsure whether  or not it was a mouse or rabbit hole. Silverwhisker had probably told her, but Snowpaw had to memorize herbs more than holes, for she wouldn't be tested on it.
            Snowpaw slowly crept by the hole, sticking a claw in. She jumped on the hole, and suddenly a rabbit scurried out, running into the forest. Snowpaw quickly ran after it, beginning to run into the meadow that laid in the forest.
            She knew she could not chase the rabbit forever, so she leapt, catching it. With the dead rabbit in her mouth, she took it back into the forest where she buried it. She knew she didn't need much more prey now, so she continued to look through parts of the forest.
            As the afternoon settled in, Snowpaw had caught a squirrel and two mice as well. Knowing there was not much prey now, Snowpaw spoke, "I'm done."
            In a flash, Stonecloud and Silverwhisker appeared. "Alright. Show us what you've got," Silverwhisker spoke.
            Snowpaw first padded towards the nearest hole that held the two mice. She uncovered it, finding the mice she had caught. Thank StarClan no other animal had gotten to it.
            Silverwhisker and Stonecloud stared at each other then nodded, each of them taking a mouse for themselves. Snowpaw then realized she was near the birds. She scented the hole, finding two birds inside.
            I must be really good at concealing the prey, she thought, remembering her early training where foxes would get it.
            Another nod of approval from Stonecloud and Silverwhisker came. Snowpaw continued to show them the rest of the holes, and after she was done, Silverwhisker spoke. "I have trained you well, Snowpaw. You've caught copious amounts of prey. Now, come. You've got to finish herbs, and then fighting."
            Snowpaw nodded, following the she-cats back into the clearing where new plants were lined up. Snowpaw could already spot the ripe, red holly berries. She shivered at the sight of them.
            Snowpaw decided to start as far away as she could from the berries. Starting on the other side, she began to list the herbs. "Horsetail, cobwebs, poppy seeds..." Then she got to the ripe, red berries that stood in front of her.
            Snowpaw gulped. "Holly berries. They are poisonous, and they sometimes kill. Sometimes," she spoke.
            Trying to keep the berries out of her mind, she continued until she reached the end of the line.
            "Another perfect score!" Stonecloud spoke. "Congratulations, Snowpaw."
            "It's time to fight now. This will be your last test, Snowpaw," Silverwhisker spoke. "You will first fight each of us individually, then together."
            Snowpaw nodded. "Who will I fight first?"
            "Me," Silverwhisker spoke.
            Before she even spoke 'begin', Snowpaw leapt at the silver she-cat, knocking her down quickly. Silverwhisker quickly threw her off, facing her. The two charged at each other, Snowpaw leaping over Silverwhisker as she ran. Silverwhisker then attacked her from behind, though Snowpaw was able to throw her off.
            The two circled each other for awhile before Snowpaw leapt under her, knocking her over. She then stood on top of Silverwhisker, smiling. Silverwhisker struggled underneath her, but could not get off.
            "Very good," Silverwhisker said. "But now you have Stonecloud to fight."
            Snowpaw caught her breath, then faced Stonecloud. The white she-cat gazed at her, ready to fight. Snowpaw knew she had to beat Stonecloud. Even though she was tough, Snowpaw's warrior name depended on it.
            Stonecloud leapt before Snowpaw did, already holding Snowpaw down. Snowpaw then clawed at her belly, Stonecloud jumping off. Snowpaw then leapt at Stonecloud. The she-cat dodged her though, and Snowpaw leapt quickly this time, knocking into her. She then knocked Stonecloud over, pinning her down.
            "Good, good," Stonecloud spoke. "That's the best I've seen you do, Snowpaw."
            Snowpaw felt overcome with joy at these words. She got off of Stonecloud, letting her get up to stand by Silverwhisker.
            "Are you ready to fight both of us?" Stonecloud asked.
            Snowpaw nodded. Suddenly, Silverwhisker leapt from behind her, knocking Snowpaw on her back. Snowpaw turned, pushing her off, only to see Stonecloud coming from the corner of her eye.
            Snowpaw jumped up, Silverwhisker and Stonecloud running into each other. Snowpaw then pinned down Stonecloud, knowing she would be the larger problem. Silverwhisker charged behind her, but Snowpaw ducked as she did so.
            Silverwhisker landed on the other side of her, and Snowpaw let go of the struggling Stonecloud. Stonecloud seemed to have given up though, watching as Snowpaw attacked Silverwhisker, knocking her to the ground as well.
            Silverwhisker slid underneath her, though Snowpaw grabbed her tail, leaping up on the she-cat again to knock her down. This pattern continued until Silverwhisker was nearly out of breath.
            "Alright, alright. I give up. Stonecloud, it's time to decide."
            Snowpaw watched as the two then padded off to speak, occasionally glancing back at Snowpaw.
            Finally, the two padded back towards Snowpaw. "We've made a decision," Silverwhisker announced.
            Snowpaw realized she was shaking with nervousness as the two stared at her. Stonecloud then smiled. "Are you ready to receive your warrior name, Snowpaw?"