Moons past, and Bramblestar made Sparkpelt be kinder to Dreampaw, but whenever he didn't watch her, she kept abusing Dreampaw like a maniac. The devil seethed, screeched. But at last, even Sparkpelt had to obey the faithful Bramblestar.

"Wake up, lazy furball!" Sparkpelt growled.

Dreampaw jerked awake.

"Unfortunately, you little creep, your warrior assessment is today," Sparkpelt snarled.

Dreampaw nodded and padded out of camp, soon catching two huge squirrels and two huge rabbits.

Bramblestar leaped onto the Highrock and announced the ceremony. Dreampaw wasn't paying too much attention. Excitement gleamed in her eyes.

"...we honor your bravery and loyalty." Bramblestar finished as dusk darkened into night.

"Dreamcloud!"

"Sweetcloud!"

"Dreamcloud!"

"Sweetcloud!"

The Clan cheered, the voices rippling through the crowd.

Dreamcloud nodded in thanks as cats rushed forward and congradulated her, not daring to break the silence.

Dreamcloud and Sweetcloud sat down at the entrance, waiting for darkness to lighten to crisp, warming, dawn.