Sorrelclan
"Are you sure that Fulmarpaw is ready?" asked Sorrelstar as she and Monkeyface sat in the leader's den. Fulmarpaw had reached the age of 12 moons, the time when an apprentice would be considered for warriorhood, and Monkeyface had approached Sorrelstar about this exact fact.
Monkeyface nodded. "Absolutely. She's a very good hunter--you've seen her before--and acts maturely on patrols and in general. She gets overly excited sometimes, but that doesn't interfere with her duties and if she is upset, will come to me and tell me what is going on rather than refusing to do her duties or throwing a tantrum. She acts like I believe any warrior should."
Sorrelstar dipped her head in acknowledgement. "And you think her warrior name should be...?"
"Fulmarwhisker," Monkeyface responded immediately. "She's an excellent hunter; it's where she excels. She loves to spar but I don't believe that her abilities are good enough to warrant a suffix. And she's a good climber, yes, but it's all in hunting. She's a poor fisher, and while she can swim, prefers to avoid the water if she can."
Sorrelstar dipped her head again. "Then Fulmarwhisker it will be." She rose to her paws and stretched with a yawn. "And Monkeyface," she said, "how would you feel about being deputy?"
Monkeyface was taken aback. "M-me, your deputy?"
"Mmhmm."
A broad grin broke out on the golden warrior's face. "I would be honored, Sorrelstar."
Sorrelstar laughed softly. "I'm sure Fulmarpaw will be surprised." She padded out of the den and scrambled up the tree above her den. "I call for all cats old enough to catch their own prey for a clan meeting!" Monkeyface already sat beneath the tree while Fulmarpaw poked her head out of the apprentices' den before running over to sit by her mentor. "Fulmarpaw." The apprentice's eyes widened. "You have been a great help to the clan since the beginning and your mentor and I believe that you are ready to become a warrior. Step forward, please." The slight molly stood and stepped forward, neck craning to see the leader a couple of branches above. "From this moment onward, you will be known as Fulmarwhisker for your exceptional hunting abilities. Fulmarwhisker, the clan will welcome your eagerness and concentration in your new capacity as a warrior." Fulmarwhisker dipped her head to hide the smile on her face. "But I have something else to say. Monkeyface. You have now mentored one cat, as is the requirement according to the deputy codes, and this clan is currently without a deputy. Will you accept my request to lead the clan beside me?"
"Yes," said Monkeyface in a determined voice as she stood. "I accept your offer to become deputy."
"Then from this day forward, let Monkeyface be known as deputy of Sorrelclan!"