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Originally Posted by SentimentalSquid
The new apprentice practically shook on her feet as Birdsnow's eyes met hers, announcing her new name. Berrykit — no, Berrypaw! — was grateful for the swath of apprentices surrounding her, blocking her from being the only center of attention.
Her gaze lingered over the cats chanting their names, a caterwaul of joy in the air. She ducked her head under the looks of so many cats. Still, it was refreshing after the despondent air of loss and grief after the battle.
She glanced at Moonpaw as the dark-furred cat stepped forward. She mentioned she didn't have a mentor — must be getting a new one! She flashed Moonpaw a smile of encouragement, happy for the nice cat she just met. Now that she was an apprentice, maybe they'd train together?
But Moonpaw's a little older... maybe not...
...Mistyshard. That's who Birdsnow had said for Berrypaw's mentor, yes? The newly-named apprentice shuffled her paws as she looked around, waiting to see if the warrior would approach her. She didn't really talk to many cats — would the mentor even know who she was? She suddenly felt small and insignificant as mentors walked out to meet their apprentices, a stark contrast to the boost of confidence from hearing all the cats cheering her name moments before.
/ @ FruitBatz - moon | @ starry - misty |
There was a proud grin on Stagheart's face as he watched Berrykit walk forward and receive her apprentice name. He joined in the chorus, cheering the new names of all the apprentices, making sure Berrypaw's was the loudest yowl of all.
The reserved tom nodded in satisfaction as Birdsnow assigned Mistyshard — a new warrior, however, certainly a promising mentor. From what he had seen, anyway. He was sure she'd be great for little Berrypaw.
A small pang fluttered through his chest. For just a moment, he felt like a real father rather than an adopted one, watching his kit finally start her journey into growing up. Eyes shining with newfound emotion, he left the smirk settling on his face as the ceremony continued.