Book 3 - Chapter 7

"Does any other cat want to join?" The cats shook their head. The leader nodded to her deputy her turned and walked out of the cave. The Tigerclan cats following. "Alright," said Tigerstar. "Berryfur can you organize patrols?" Tigerstar stared when Berryfur shook his head. "I won't" said Berryfur. "It isn't our duty anymore," said Hollowstripe. "We spoke to the clan cats learned what they wanted and did what they wanted," chimed in Ashflower. "We are Berrystar, Hollowstar and Ashstar now," said all 3 cats together. "You are no longer considered clan leader," said Berrystar. "The clan said since you were gone we should be leader." put in Hollowstar. "They also said that if you did come back you could be an elder or you could leave." chirped Ashstar. Tigerstar growled. Berrystar met his gaze. "We are clan leaders," he repeated. "Our word is law. Are you going to leave or become an elder?" "I will become an elder," said Tigerstar grudgingly.  "Now Ashstar we need to continue choosing senior warrior," called Hollowstar. "So is that cat our final decision?" Ashstar nodded. Berrystar padded out to the ledge in the cave and called to the assembled clan. "Hollyflower," will be the new senior warrior for Fishclan. The clan murmured congratulations. "Now before you go we have a few more announcements to make. Seedpaw, Ashpaw, and Nightpaw you are ready to become a warriors. I feel Seedpaw has met the required needs of a warrior. Cedarfur, Shadowleaf?" Cedarfur spoke first. "Ashpaw if more then worthy to become a warrior." Shadowleaf spoke next, "I think we would be stupid not to make Nightpaw a warrior." Berrystar nodded. "Apprentices do you promise to protect Fishclan with your life if necessary?" All the apprentices nodded. "Then by my authority as clan leader I give you your warrior names. Seedpaw you will be Seedwhisker, Ashpaw you will know be known as Ashstorm, and I look forward to patrolling with Nightpaw no Nightblaze." Berrystar was interrupted when a cat pushed it's way to the front of the cave, directly underneath the ledge.