Post by Elkheart on Dec 21, 2009 21:15:15 GMT -5
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Elkstar grunted when she leaped up onto the Highrock. The dry air made her lungs hurt. An Elder's Ceremony was to take place today, Russetstripe's Ceremony to be exact. He was retiring early due to a severe leg injury, Elkstar felt sympathetic towards the senior warrior. She wouldn't want to rot away in the Elder's den, never again to fight another battle -- except for maybe a battle of sickness.
Elkstar closed her eyes and went over the Elder's Ceremony, it was the first time she'd be announcing this certain ceremony. She began to wonder how she could memorize all the ceremonies that there were and if you needed to touch noses or not.
"All cats old enough to catch their own prey gather beneath the Highrock!" she yowled, after the majority of the Clan was gathered beneath her she began, "Russetstripe has encountered a terrible predicament that no longer enables him to be certified as a Warrior. His Clan honors him and all the service he has given us. I call upon StarClan, our Warrior ancestors, to give him many seasons of rest." Elkstar joined in and chanted Russetstripe's name. After the noise dyed down, she jumped off the Highrock and said to Russetstripe, "I'm sorry that we couldn't do anything about your leg. The Elder's role in the Clan is just as important as the Leader's though, remember that." She blinked sympathetically then padded off in the direction of her den.
Once in her warm, isolated nest she curled up, hoping to get some rest. For some reason she seemed more tired than usual. Elkstar ignored the rumbles coming from her belly and drifted into a light sleep.
