I was lucky Riverwing wanted me. She was in the nursery expecting Redpelt's kits. Dewfeather's kit, Littlekit, was mean. Riverwing was the best mother you could have, but I watched longingly as he pushed her sister out to play.

"Don't worry, little one," Riverwing called. "Come over here. I have good news."

I padded over. "What is it?"

My mother smiled. "Your apprentice ceremony is today." She began to groom my pelt. I was glad to get out of the nursery.

"Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey gather beneath the Highrock for a clan meeting!"

I wondered who my mentor will be. I hoped it would be someone who excepted me, like Thornpelt or Spinstream.

Riverwing nudged me, and I climbed up on the rock. Mossstar continued.

"From this day forward, until he has earned his warrior name, this apprentice will be named Cloudpaw. My ancestors have spoken to me and has told me that this cat must have a certain mentor." The clan twitched their ears.

"I shall be Cloudpaw's mentor."

The clan gasped as I awkwardly touched noses with my leader. After no one cheered, Rabbitstorm broke out, "Cloudpaw!" The rest of the clan joined him.

"Now, go meet your denmates." Mossstar whispered.

I entered the den and I heard a meow. "Hi, Cloudpaw. I have prepared a nest for you." Bluepaw meowed. It was right next to hers.

"Is that for me?" I meowed.

"Yes. You should get some sleep. Mossstar may show you the territories today." Emotion sparked in her eye before she left the den. Her tail was so soft.

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Mapleshade came to me in a dream. Next to her, a dark gray tom spoke to me.

"You must repay us. Earn Rabbitstorm's trust."

Mapleshade finished, "I gave you another chance. Fail, and all of the sequeled clans will know your secret."