Heartstar stood proudly at the top of the High Rock in front of RiverClan. The sun was shining brightly and the birds sung. It was as if the world was rejoicing. 

              "Brightpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?" Heartstar asked, looking into Brightpaw's shining eyes. Silverdrop sat at the bottom of the High Rock, jittering with excitement and pride. Eelfrost grinned up at Brightpaw with just as much pride as Heartstar. Brightpaw looked down and caught Silverdrop's eye, then Eelfrost's. The deputy winked at her, urging her on. Her grin widened. She turned back to Heartstorm. 

             "I do," Brightpaw said loudly. "I promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend my Clan even at the cost of my life. I'll do it. In honour of Bumblepaw." Heartstar couldn't keep it in. He puffed out his chest and smiled with pride. Cats cheered and whooped. The sun seemed to shine brighter. It lit the whole of RiverClan. Brightpaw straightened up. She could imagine Bumblepaw up in StarClan, watching her, cheering her on. It gave her comfort and courage. 

             "Then by the powers of , I give you your warrior name. Brightpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Brightflame. StarClan honors your courage, determination and loyalty and we welcome you as a full warrior of RiverClan," declared Heartstar. RiverClan erupted in cheer. 

            "Brightflame! Heathergaze! Daisystreak!" cheered the cats. Brightflame leapt down from the High Rock and cast a quick happy sideways glance at her former mentor. Eelfrost flicked his tail at her in approval. Silverdrop rushed to Brightflame's side and licked her fondly on the cheek. Heartstar watched as each warrior and medicine cat was greeted with joy and acceptance by the Clan. He leapt down from the High Rock and joined Eelfrost's side. They joined in the joyful cheers of the Clan together. Heartstar had hesitated in appointing Eelfrost as deputy at first but he knew now he had made the right choice. 

           "She must have made you proud," grinned Eelfrost. 

           "Oh yes, I'm sure Bumblepaw is cheering from StarClan," agreed Heartstar. As the crowd broke up, Brightflame was joined by Deerflame who fussed over her. Two kits trotted up to Brightflame after Deerflame. One was a dark striped tabby kit with light eyes and the other had a beautiful chocolate brown coat.

            "Brightflame!" cried the tabby kit. "Brightflame! Brightflame! You're a warrior now!" 

            "I know!" exclaimed Brightflame, bending down to the kit's height. "And one day, you'll be too, Bumblekit." Bumblekit puffed out his chest and squealed in delight. Eelfrost and Heartstorm joined their side. 

             "I don't want to wait that long," sighed the brown kit. Eelfrost chuckled and rolled his eyes good heartedly at his son. 

             "Well you're going to have to," Deerflame said firmly. 

             "Heartstar,? asked the brown kit. "Can I become a warrior now?" 

             "I'm afraid not Eaglekit," Heartstar told the small kit. Eaglekit huffed disappointedly. 

             "Don't worry. Time passes by quickly," Brightflame assured Eaglekit. 

             "Hey Brightflame!" called Daisystreak. Brightflame looked up. "Wanna go out for our first time as warriors?" 

              "You bet!" whooped Brightflame. Heartstar pressed against Silverdrop. They watched as their kit, now a warrior, streaked out of camp.