Fire And Water - Warrior Cats (Private)

[Keriae]

Snatcher had noticed the too oldest apprentices, and padded over, lowering his head. "She died honourably, like a cat should. She was proud to fight for her Clan, territory, and most of all, her kits."

[TheSilverfeather]

Thorn looked at Snatcher, feeling embarrased that he had been seen crying in front of him. He shook his head angrily and let the tears flow. He didn't feel ashamed of crying over his dead mother. No cat in the world would make him feel ashamed right now. He smiled slightly to Snatcher, grateful for his words. Then he turned to Bat again and lowered his head, trying to catch her sweet scent one last time.

[Keriae]

Snatcher sat down beside his sister's kits. "Both of you have fought well. She would be proud to see this." He bounded away, leaping up int the tree. "Cats of SkullClan, gather around!" He yowled, his amber eyes daring any cat to disobey him. The brown-ginger tom quickly licked some blood from the rag around his leg that signalled who he was, and smiled. ThunderClan blood.

[TheSilverfeather]

Snowflake noticed Snatcher's yowl and got up, the kit squirming. She sighed and picked it up, her ears pinned to the back of her head angrily. She didn't feel comfortable having some other cat's kit around. She carried it outside and dropped it at the ground in front of her, watching Snatcher.

Thorn smiled a little and followed Snatcher, stopping in front of the gathering place. His ears was perked eagerly as he waited for what Snatcher had to say. Even though he had lost his mother, he wouldn't lose his spirit. He was determinded to keep up his training and get stronger than he ever was. He wanted to prove to Snatcher that he would become as brave as her mother.

Dove had finally awoken and limped out from the medicine den, perking her ears to catch what the cats said. She shrugged slightly at the sight of Bat's dead, limp body, but turned her gaze quickly back to the crowd. She saw Griffin, sitting among the cats. His gaze not showing a single expression, hard as stone. How come he never showed what he felt? She didn't think of it and turned, looking up at her father instead.

[Keriae]

Mackrel looked up from her mother's body and reluctantly padded away, sitting beside her brother. She wished she cold remain as strong as him in this time of sorrow, but she couldn't.

Snatcher's eye sept the crowd of cats, new and old. "Firstly, those of you who stayed behin may have noticed that some ThunderClan cats have joined us. They have joined us because I have ripped all nine lives fromThunderstar' body. She is no more. However, these new cats are of the lowest rank. Swift and Scar have rejoined, and now are of a higher rank." He paused and looked at his nephew and niece. "Thorn and Macrel, step forwards." He ordered, watching as the you blue tabby of the two got up slowly, as if she was an elder, and walked forwards, her head to the ground.

[TheSilverfeather]

Thorn's ears perked in surprise, not sure why Snatcher why calling them up. He walked forwards beside her and looked at Snatcher closely, trying to read his expression, his face, and what was on his mind. He wasn't sure what it was though, for Snatcher's face didn't show a thing. He shrugged and accepted the fact that Snatcher wasn't an easy cat to be with, if you tried to understand what he was planning.

Scar smiled slightly at the thought of being a higher rank. Lucius wouldn't have a reason to bully him any longer. The two cats that was bullying Swift would have to pay back as well. He felt his neck fur rise slightly, chills going up his spine as the wind ruffled his fur.

[Keriae]

Snatcher leapt down from the branch, landing neatly. "These two you cats have trained for many moons, and in the wake of a battle and their mother's death, they have shown their skills wonderfully." He paused, walking over to them. "Although it is sad that their parents will never see this moment, it gives be great pleasure to do this task. Mackrel, Thorn; Do you promise to remain loyal to your Clan and protect them in battle, even at the cost of your life?"

Mackrel, who hadn't really been listening, looked up at the question. "I.... I do." She rasped, her eyes dim with grief but shining with happiness. Her mother would be so proud.

[TheSilverfeather]

Thorn smiled and dipped his head. "I do." he said slowly and glanced at his sister, whom still seemed a bit depressed and sad about the loss of their mother, but still seemed to be happy over what just happened. He smiled and straightened up, his head lifted highly in the air, his black coat shining in the sun.

[Keriae]

Snatcher nodded. "Then I welcome you as fully fledged warriors, and torturers of SkullClan." He rested his muzzle on each of their heads, and stepped back, signalling with his tail for the Clan to start chanting.

[TheSilverfeather]

Snowflake called out to the two new warriors, and even heard Griffin calling out for the two newcomers. He probably couldn't wait until he was standing there, taking the respect and yowls from the crowds of cats. She smiled as the crowds seemed to settle down again, finishing the yowls for the new warriors of the clan. Mackrel and Thorn seemed to be really grateful.

Thorn grinned and felt pride fill his mind, hearing the yowls from the clan. He wished that his mother could have been here and seen him and Mackrel in this moment, but he knew that she would be proud. No matter what.