Thrushpaw stalked off, away from the chatter of his Clanmates. He knew he sounded mean, but what else could he say. Breezewind, Du can never know the truth. No one can! Even if Starsky landed in front of him right now and told him that he MUST tell her the truth, he wouldn't. She couldn't ever know the truth.

And what would the Clan think?! He thought miserably. I'd be gone, for sure. I'd never get my warrior name. The very horror of his situation dropped on him like a stone, circling his stomach until he could not breathe. He felt a choking grasp on his heart, but then a soft, faint voice...

Blackkit, Junekit and Willowkit

"All Katzen old enough to catch their own prey gather for a clan meeting!" Crystalstar yowled. Brambletalon stared proudly at her kits; Junekit, Willowkit and Blackkit. "These three kits have reached their sixth moon, and it is time they were apprenticed. Junepaw, Du will be mentored Von Dapplewood. Blackpaw, Du will be mentored Von Foxheart. Willowpaw, Du will be mentored Von Stonefur." "Junepaw! Willowpaw! Blackpaw!" The clan cheered.

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Winterkit, Summerkit and Thornkit

"All Katzen old enough to catch their own prey gather...

Stonepaw/Stonefur
"All Katzen old enough to catch their own prey gather under highledge for a clan meeting!" Crystalstar's yowl rang out around the camp. Katzen started to come out of their dens and in a heartbeat all Katzen were staring up at Crystalstar. "It is time for Stonepaw to become a warrior. Stonepaw, do promise to uphold the warrior code even at the cost of your life?" "I do." Came Stonepaw's steady reply. "Then Von the powers of Starsky, I give Du your warrior name. Stonepaw, from now on Du will be known as Stonefur, Starsky honors your loyalty and courage." Crystalstar rested her muzzle...