Dusk's Apprentice Ceromony!

[willowtwister]

Shadow stood on the ledge in front of her den. "Let all cats of Icarba clan gather to hear my words!", Shadow called out. She saw her clan-mates gather, Kio, looking pleased, Dusk, looking ecxited, Bramble, looking proudly at his mate and son, Dawn sharing the same pride in her mother and brother, Jaguar, looking up at her intently, Nova staring at her with the same compassionate gaze as always, Axl, looking up at her, his gaze unreadable, Spark, looking impatient, Shadow gazed back at all her clan-mates for a breif moment before contiuing with the ceromony. "Dusk, step forward." she told her kit, who was nearly bouncing with ecxitment. He did."Dusk, do you promise to live by and respect the Icarba ways of life as long as you should live?" He replied "I do." ,"Then I welcome you as an apprentice of Icarba Clan. Kio will mentor you in fighting, because of your wish to be a warrior." Then Shadow looked at Kio. "Kio, you are strong, smart and brave, and loyal. These are qualities I hope you pass on to Dusk." Shadow watched as her son and Kio touched noses. "This meeting is dismissed!" she announced. It was early morning and Dusk would have his first full day of training ahead of him.

[Mr. Madness]

Dusk was a bit crestfallen. He'd wanted Jaguar as a mentor, because Jaguar was a lot kinder and wiser. And he acted like Dusk was an equal, instead of being bossy. But his excitement flowed over his sadness and he padded over to Kio, who nodded. "We start tomorrow, Dusk," Kio said sternly.

[willowtwister]

Dusk knew in his heart that mother picked who she thought would train him best and challenge him the most. Dusk wanted a challenge.