Dovekit stared at the Highrock excitedly. It had been six moons since she had been born, and her mother, Stonegaze, was very proud of her. Her father Spliteye, a once-rouge, had done mini training lessons to prepare them.

"All the cats old enough to catch their own prey gather beneath the Highrock for a Clan meeting." All the cats gathered beneath their leader, Redstar. Snowkit's brother, Splotchedkit, was much more enthusiastic than her, like his mother. Snowkit, on the other hand, was attentive and reserved.

"These two young kits have been in ThunderClan for awhile now, and deserved to be apprenticed. From this day on, until they have earned their warrior names, these two kits will be known as Splotchedpaw and Dovepaw, ThunderClan apprentices. Stripedclaw, you have proven your loyalty and bravery. I hope you are willing to pass this down to Splotchedpaw." Splotchedpaw walked forward as Stripedclaw leaped down from the Highrock to touch noses with his new apprentices. "Bluepelt, you are daring and attentive. I hope you pass this down to this young warrior, Dovepaw." Snowpaw sat next to Bluepelt, touching noses with her new apprentice.

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"Dovepaw, Splotchedpaw! Come see your mother!" Dovepaw scoffed as her father, Spliteye, called them over to the warriors den. Stonegaze, their mother, groomed them both vigorously.

"Remember to be kind to your mentor and listen to them always. Try your best when hunting and be careful when you practice fighting with them. Splotchedpaw, show respect to your deputy, and Dovepaw, obey Bluepelt always." She finished. "Now go!" Their father gave them one last lick before the two apprentices dashed toward their mentors.

"Hello, Dovepaw. I want to teach you about the borders." Bluepelt purred as he led Dovepaw towards the camp entrance. Dovepaw felt her paws tingle with excitement as she left the camp. Today was her first time out as an apprentice! Remember what mom said, obey Bluepelt, she thought determinedly.