The sprite glanced around, gulping down the terror that was stuck in her throat. Her tail waved back and forth as she sat down next to her brother, Salmonkit. Today was the day that she was going to be a paw! She was going to be able to go out of the camp and feel the wind at her pelt.

"Salmonkit, step forward!" The leader, a beautiful sprite, called out. Her tail swayed back and forth as she stood on a small pile of dirt. The ferret's sparkling gaze was focused on the two kits, soon to be apprentices.

A high-pitch squeal broke out as the little hob wobbled forward. He bounced every time his paws slammed into the ground.

"You will now be known as Salmonpaw." She squealed, her voice rather deep. "Crowspark will be your mentor." The sprite stated, her voice calm. "Pass your bravery and compassion to this young apprentice."

Salmonpaw bounced up to touch noses with his new mentor.

"Now, it is your turn young Koikit." Daisystar spoke, gesturing with her tail for the sprite to step forward. She waited for the kit to come forward and when she did, she opened her maw ready to speak. "Koikit, you will now be known as Koipaw and your mentor will be Foxfoot."

She couldn't help but give a squeal as her mentor was called out. Foxfoot may not be the best at fighting but he was the best at hunting, even if he did have a crippled leg.

"Foxfoot, I hope you pass down your intelligence to Koipaw, you learned a lot from me. I trust you with this youngling."