Rosepaw's eyes tore open. Another nightmare had haunted her dreams and plagued her mind. She was becoming more and more terrified, though she knew her sister was to blame. Twigpool started to wander into the leader's den, where she now slept. "Rosepaw, time for your check up," her purred hoarsely. Rosepaw sighed. "Check on yourself, first," Rosepaw hissed out of concern. It has been leaf-fall for the past couple of days. It's been four moons since her trip to the moon pool, and her sister's horrible secret. Though, Rosepaw's main concern was that Twigpool was sick. "I'm fine, Rosepaw. Now, let me check your fur for messages from StarClan," Twigpool insisted. Rosepaw sighed. Twigpool was set that StarClan was the one sending the nightmares, or as Rosepaw called them, 'dreams of death'. "Twigpool, leave her alone," Mysterystar grumbled. The leader was the one that cared for Rosepaw, and lead to be more like a father to Rosepaw than Dashcloud himself. Rosepaw smiled as the medicine cat dragged her paws from Rosepaw's pelt. "Fine," the she-cat sighed. "Tell me how training went today before you go to bed, Rosepaw." Rosepaw nodded, and began to lift herself. "Not yet, Rosepaw. I think you have trained enough," Mysterystar purred. Rosepaw turned to him, confused. "What do you mean?" "You and your siblings are ready to become warriors." Rosepaw's heart jumped for joy, until she remembered her grandfather's fated prophecy. Either her or her sister would become Darkpaw's mate after today. Mysterystar dragged himself up and exited his den, essembling the Clan. "ThunderClan, this has been long over due. For moons I have watched four promising cats grow into warriors by the help of their mentors. The honor will start with Rosepaw. Rosepaw, do you promise to defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?" he purred. Rosepaw nodded, her eyes glistening. Mysterystar stood tall and proud, as if it was his own kit. Dashcloud glared at him jealously from the crowd. Though, Rosepaw's mother, Robindash smiled at her kits. "May StarClan watch over this apprentice, and guide her paws. Rosepaw, ThunderClan admires your courage and intelligence. From now on, your name will be Roseheart!" The ceremony continued, ending in Woolpaw becoming Woolfang, Crimsonpaw became Crimsonfoot, and Ashpaw became something fitting of her hidden secret: Ashclaw.
Art(c)@Biscuit19131 Song-Aftermath by Caravan Palace
