ok sorry for taking so long to answer this but this inspired me so much efnkajs
imagine this kit being born, wiggly like their siblings. nothing was too concerning at first. but as the kits grow up, it becomes increasingly obvious that their legs arent developing quite right. their siblings are taking their first steps and they’re still struggling to stand. everyone in thunderclan worries for this kit: if they’ll be a warrior, if they’ll survive. but lionblaze sees promise in their eyes. they try so hard and he knows that this kit isnt giving up yet
he, jayfeather and leafpool talk to work out something to help strengthen the kit’s legs. they didnt know if they would come up with a worthy solution, after all this has never happened before. that is until alderheart suggests using sticks as splints and tying the kit’s legs together to put them in the right position
it seems like a plausible idea, so the medicine cats get to work and ask the kit’s mother if they could try to help them. she agrees. it’s a long and grueling process, but eventually the ligaments in the kit’s legs strengthen enough for them to be able to stand upright by the time they reach apprentice age.
bramblestar sees how dedicated lionblaze was in helping the kit encouragement wise, and gives them lionblaze as a mentor. the kit is extremely happy to have someone so close to them as a mentor, and lionblaze is thrilled to help them along through the rest of their apprenticeship.
soon enough they can move around just like any other cat, and with a warrior like lionblaze as a mentor, they’re extremely skilled. everyone fears them. when they recieve their warrior name, they’re named after lionblaze, the cat who played such a vital role in their life in making it enjoyable and showing him that you can deal with the cards youre dealt with enough willpower