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BEAR.
October 3rd, 2016, 11:45 PM
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BEAR.
November 4th, 2016, 08:52 PM
fenic!
Hexict
Snakekit
Zero to Hero
RedHead
FadedShadow
starfall

"All those old enough to swim, gather beneath the Streamstone for a clan meeting!" Bucknight's voice rang out through the open cavity of the camp. "Applepaw, Mistpaw, Swamppaw, Fadedpaw, and Swallowpaw, please come forward!"

"You have all completed your training, and therefore qualify for your warrior names. Applepaw, from this moment forth you will be known as Applethorn in honor of your intelligence and bravery. Mistpaw, you have completed your probation period and proven your loyalty to this clan. From this moment forth you will be known as Mistfall in honor of your skill as a fighter and your determination. Swamppaw, from this moment forth you will be known as Swampstone in honor of your calmness and bravery. Fadedpaw, from this moment forth you will be known as Fadedstream in honor of your forethought and intelligence. Swallowpaw, from this moment forth you will be known as Swallowstorm in honor of your quick thinking and perseverance. We welcome you all as full warriors of RiverClan."

"Snakekit and Spicekit, please come forward! You both have reached the age of six moons, and because y'all haven't been troublesome, you qualify for mentors. Snakekit, until you receive your warrior name you will be known as Snakepaw. Stoneflight will be your mentor. Spicekit, until you receive your warrior name you will be known as Spicepaw. Thistlesplashwill be your mentor."

Even with time, ceremonies remained dreadfully dull, and with the ceremonies concluded Bucknight slipped down from his perch and made his way back into his den. He had little interest in hanging around when there were more important matters at paw.

Hexict
November 6th, 2016, 07:47 AM
Upon hearing Bucknight calling a meeting, the silver and grey molly slowly made he way to the Streamstone, not too much in the mood for any activity. Though believing it to be rude to ignore it or just seeming bored, the apprentice tried her best to seem interested as their leader listed some of the names involved in the ceremony. Mistpaw was surprised - though excited - to hear her own name among the others. As he focused on Applepaw, she was practically bouncing on her paws as she waited, her former indifference for the current even seemed to be washed away now. Her ears perked when he got to her, and the words seemed to relieve her, knowing that she had finally proven herself to the clan... or at least enough to become a warrior now. Mistfall, she liked it. The name was simple, it wasn't like Miststorm or anything strong like that, but it just seemed to fit her more than those other names could've. Plus, her prefix was quite tedious anyway. But it wasn't just the name that was satifying her, but the fact that she no longer had to train with Boulderglare. The newly made warrior and her father never seemed to get along, and they have somewhat become unspoken nemesis to each other - but since she no longer had to be his apprentice, she didn't have to bother with him much anymore. Mistfall wished that Mirefern had become her mentor again, resuming where they had left off all those moons ago, but she knew Mirefern had recently lost both her mate and even more recent, their daughter. Not to mention that Boulderglare was a lot more ruthless and would've definitely gotten her to prove herself faster than Mirefern would've - her original mentor was kind and patient, so it would've taken them some time where Boulderglare made sure to rush it. He's probably please to, not having to spend any extra time with me - or even no time at all for that matter. It was a happy thought.

Zero
November 8th, 2016, 05:56 PM
Swamppaw waited for the ceremony eagarly, his blue eyes wide and alert for Applepaw among the rest of the cats. His heart ached for a moment when he realized that this would be the first ceremony he'd have since his whole family passed away; Marshsnow, Cloudwatcher, and his siblings hadn't lived long enough to watch their son or brother become a warrior. However, these thoughts were forgotten as Bucknight called him to the front along with the other cats awaiting their ceremony. He puffed out his chest and looked Bucknight in the eyes, his gaze steady and unwavering. When it was done, the newly named Swampstone stepped back and instantly set out to look for Applepaw - no, Applethorn.

BEAR.
November 29th, 2016, 02:07 AM
Duskflight

Like many of the other times he'd done ceremonies, Bucknight wasn't in the mood. In a rare change of events, it had nothing to do with the bland, repetitive ritual.

The scent of smoke and burnt wood still clung heavily in the air, a reminder of the fire and the pain it wrought, and Buck dragged himself onto the Streamstone. Rain may have extinguished the flames, but it did nothing to sate the hollow ache in his chest when he looked in the direction of ThunderClan.

"All those old enough to swim, gather beneath the Streamstone for a clan meeting!"

His voice rang out across the clearing, and the young leader straightened his stance. "Today, I have some important news to follow the promotion of an apprentice. So, without further ado - Hickorypaw, please come forward!"

"You have completed your training, and qualify for your warrior name. Hickorypaw, from this moment forth you will be known as Hickoryshine in honor of your passion and loyalty. We welcome you as a full warrior of RiverClan."

Taking a break to allow congratulations to be declared, he continued.

"In other news, it is time for change. I know many of you have been anxious with my leadership, but I can assure you your fears will be assuaged. I am not your enemy. I shun StarClan for their inaction - they demand we follow their lifestyle, but what have they done for us? We've dutifully followed them for generations without reward, and they collect our spirits like sheep in a pen. We're enslaved, and those that rise up against them are punished for sharing a different frame of mind."

"Which is why I am here. Otterstar's death was a tragic accident, but it has given us the opportunity to rise against the spirits that control us. From this moment forth, RiverClan will be walking under the guidance of the Dark Forest. Those who wish to oppose this decree will serve their days manually working for the clan - you will be fed once a day, with the remainder of the time going towards hunting and maintaining the camp. It's the least you deserve for condoning the enslavement of your fellow species. For condoning ignorance and the murder of our kits. Our apprentices, our brothers and sisters. StarClan takes, and takes, and like you they do not give back to the clans. Following them is a selfish action for those with no ambition. For my fellow comrades in arms, you will be the guards. The drivers. You maintain control over the star-lovers, and if they step out of line - if they become insubordinate, I am giving you the freedom to decide their fate. Whether it be torture, maiming, killing .. it's up to your imagination."

Power could be wielded in ways beyond outright executions, and unlike his associates he didn't see a need to waste lives when they could be forced onto the fields.

Hexict
November 29th, 2016, 07:55 AM
The young warrior's gaze followed Bucknight as he called another meeting. She had assumed it was just another ceremony for an apprentice or kit - which is why she wasn't surprised that he called out Hickorypaw. Mistfall flicked her tail as she headed over and took a seat, comfortably placing her tail over her paws and watched the apprentice become a warrior. The molly called out his name as tradition for ceremonies - "Hickoryshine! Hickoryshine! Hickoryshine!" The multi shaded grey molly believed it to be the end of the meeting since Bucknight had only called upon one cat, meaning no more apprentices was earning their warrior name.

She got up and turned from her leader, but stopped in her tracks as he began to speak up again. Her ears swerved back to listen to his words as she slowly returned her gaze to him, and placing herself back down. Mistfall narrowed her pale orbs at him as he addressed how the clan was feeling towards his rule, claiming that he knew they were anxious about him. Of course we are! Otterstar lost all nine lives at once and without any reason to believe it besides you words she named you her successor. Why wouldn't we be weary about you? She shifted paws as she listened to him, wondering where he was going with this. Of course, he brought it to blame Starclan for any misfortunes the clans have experiences and spitting on their name.

Is anyone gonna believe this? How could he stand before us and hate on what we've known all our lives? Her lips drew back as he continued to tell them that Starclan had enslaved them and punished anyone that doesn't follow them. Starclan only punishes those who have broken the rules - the clan rules, the warrior code! Not those who doesn't directly follow Starclan themselves! Mistfall was prepared to leap to her paws and yowl this out, tell Bucknight that he was wrong. The thought of falling back in with the Dark Forest scared her, making Mistfall's heart nearly skip a beat. She;d tried hard trying to leave that life behind, see the light and drag herself out of the darkness and know Bucknight wanted to force her back into it. Yet, she held herself back and decided to listen to the rest of his betraying speech. He explained that anyone to chose to remain on the path of Starclan will be enslaved and could be punished how the clan sees fit. Mistfall realized that she couldn't speak out against him, that she had to keep her maw shut. She wished to speak out and point out how wrong he was - wrong not only in his words, but for the position as leader. But she held her tongue in fear, knowing that they had lost their freedom of speech.

She hoped that his reign of tyranny would soon end.

goddess of ducks
November 29th, 2016, 08:35 AM
Webclaw and Foxfire sat together in each others embrace. Webclaw nodded his head in agreement, but knew that he only believed parts of it. He felt the nudge of Foxfire beside him and turned to face her. "What?" He whispered leaning closer. "You know it's not right!" she whispered back fearfully. "I know, sweet, keep your opinions to your self though, we have the little ones to care for." Webclaw replied softly, flicking his tail to indicate her swollen belly. Foxclaw nodded and fell silent.

The three apprentice sat side by side together. Fadedpaw, Doepaw, and Sealpaw together as always. They gazed at Bucknight, but although they shared a close bond with each other, they shared different opinions this time. Doepaw watch, a cool anger swirling through her mind. Who was he to come in and remove the beliefs that everyone had since ancient times. Sealpaw sat there quietly, he would rather succumb to the leader than stand and oppose him. Fadedpaw nodded her head in agreement. At first she had not followed him, deeming him untrustworthy, but now, now she understood. Starclan played favorites, not normally talking to warriors and apprentices. Now she understood.

Waterstreak tried his hardest not to lose his cool. He found it rather hard to do though. He tried to listen and find some good in the cat, but was disappointed. He had gotten used to the usual Starclan shunning thing, no matter how much he disagreed with it. But now he was saying to trust the Darkforest? Waterstreak's maw turned down into a frown remembering the cat that had been his friend, he remembered how his sister's body had been layered with Acornprick's scent as the blood spilled from her neck. Waterstreak returned his icy blue gaze to Bucknight, his angry, defiant look giving him away that no, he did not trust the dark forest, or Bucknight's leadership.

Mango
November 29th, 2016, 04:32 PM
Tigerpaw nodded glancing at his litter sister," Bucknight is the greatest leader alive!"

Walnutpaw snarled her voice loud and clear," JOIN YOU AND SUPPORT THR DARK FOREST! JOIN YOU IN SUPPORT OF THE DARKFOREST? she snalred in rage," You fool nothing you do is worse than making me support them! I've kept my thoughts to myself all this time, but now I can't!" She unsheathed her glissenling claws and yowled," Riverclan, all those who dare not stand up in fear of punishment, if we join forces as one we can drive out Bucknight and Thornfrost and let the clan vote on our next leader!" She snarled in rage on the brink of attacking Bucknight

Cherrywillow heard Walnutpaw cursing and glanced at Bucknight," I'm so sorry my apprentice has an attitude, I assure you, by the end of the afternoon shell have learned to keep her tounge in her mouth and support you and the Darkforest fully." she gushed as she covered Walnutpaw's mouth with her tail.

Tigerpaw scowled at Walnutpaw," Starclan lover...," he muttered

Duskpaw ducked his head occwardly towards his littermates, he shut his jaw, keeping his voice quiet," Keep your opinions to yourselves."

Talon
December 2nd, 2016, 09:14 AM
Boulderglare sneered with pleasure when Bucknight announced that they no longer followed their weak little Starclan and was actually going to start to follow the Dark Forest. It's about time, he though darkly and claws at the ground with his long sharp claws. He had been with the Dark Forest since he was able to fight, always training with them to become a great and strong warrior. Boulderglared looked around his fellow clanmates with his yellow eyes and observed to see who was a threat to their leader's rule or not. He growled when come of them spoke out against him and could tell who was weak by the ones who disagreed but didn't even have the courage to speak out. Boulderglare knew they were smart for staying silent but that didn't change the fact that they were weak and in the end would be useless. But his sneer widened when he saw his daughter's reaction to the news. Mistfall looked horrified by this and Boulderglare loved that. He and Mistfall had always hated each other since she was a young kit, even if he never cared for any of his kits, she was his least favorite. Boulderglare knew that Mistfall was just a weakling desperate to become powerful but she had turned on the Dark Forest and therefore will never be strong or great! He would enjoy watching her suffer under his beloved leader's law.

Brunch
December 5th, 2016, 09:32 PM
About to chant the new warrior's name, Cloudyfoot was suddenly caught off gaurd by Bucknight's new proposition. The thought of the Dark Forest banishing StarClan appalled the older warrior as he gazed at the leader, his amber eyes angry and convulsing. For any cat close enough to the tom knew that Cloudyfoot was about to lash out at the tom. Cloudyfoot's anger-stricken face turned into a deep scowl, all of the anger that had ever burned inside of him couldn't compare to what was brewing the warrior. Sparks were practically jolting from his amber eyes. Cloudyfoot tried to keep civil, though the thought of Bucknight murdering cats for no reason, sickened Cloudyfoot to the stomach. Cloudyfoot's tail whipped around crossly, his calmness starting to melt against the fire of rage that set Cloudyfoot ablaze. Suddenly, the tom found himself snarling, and his teeth pulled back in an angry grin.

"You can never cast away StarClan! The Dark Forest only permits death a-and destruction." the tom's anger was suddenly turning into confusion. How will the clans survive? the question tumbled around his mind, his scowl turning into a deep frown, though his ears still bent against his head. "You will-will never win," Cloudyfoot ended his colloquy with another small snarl, just to try to prove his point. The tabby pelt of the senior warrior was prickled; hatred and fear flowing from him. Cloudyfoot hated fighting, and knew that he could never end it in the way that most cats would have anticipated by how many rude snarls he had thrown at Bucknight. The blood that gushed from a dead vody, and even the stench of it make him wretch, if not the sight of the corpse fist. The picture of the clearing which he called hi.e littered with dead bodies make a small shiver trickle down his spine. The bodies, he imagined, would be just like NightPelt's the day thstbhe had witnessed her death; bloody and gory, scratched in many places before the finishing blow was delivered to their necks; a long scar with blood oozing out from it.

Feeling slightly woozy on his paws, Cloudyfoot stumbled the thought of anything as such happening making him faulty on his paws. Though he did not quite collapse, Cloudyfoot fell to the floor with eaze, as though it was deliberate. His head rotated in a small circle; the tom was seemingly unconscince, but he leapt to his paws the second he got all of his barings. Again, Cloudyfoot whipped his head towards Bucknight, ready to howl more, but he contained himself, realizing that there was nothing that he could do except possibly get himself killed.

Mango
December 14th, 2016, 09:43 AM
Cherrywillow nervously walked over to where her clanmates stood she stood directly below Streamstone. She yowled,"We must appoint a leader! she hoped someone might step up to the plate and become leader.

Fel
December 25th, 2016, 02:53 PM
Mentorship.
Love.
Risk-taking.
Friendship.
Generosity.
Forgiveness.
Clear-mindedness.
Confidence.
[tba].


Those were the nine lives he had been given by the cats of Starclan, as he had received a message from his ancestors, one which regarded his own destiny and future- not as a warrior, as he'd always expected. It was his job to become a leader, to be able to help his clan recover from the dark era which had ravaged the forest, and to bring about peaceful tides for Riverclan. Russetswirl- no, Russetstar, had always held a piece of hope in his heart through everything bad which happened to him, and he found himself being given nine lives of the missing pieces, the ones which had helped him form to become a leader others could be proud of. Mentorship, to understand that he had to teach his entire clan now- that he had to guide them well, and to help everybody in Riverclan grow and prosper. Love, to understand that no matter how much heartbreak he went through personally, he was loved by all those he would lead, and that he had to love them all, like they were his very own kin. Risk-taking, to make the biggest choices in the smallest amounts of time, and to do things with efficiency, not caring about the dangers of a choice if it was to save his own clan. Friendship, to foster the bonds he already had with his clanmates, and to realize the inner worth of those around him in order to lead them with kindness, and a fierce heart. Generosity, oh, that was a life to fester an inner feeling inside of him, which told his own heart that he needed to give love to everyone he met, to extend kindness and give them happiness as long as they stayed as kind as he. Forgiveness, to be able to forgive those cats who betrayed Starclan during these times of despair, to understand the feelings going on in their hearts and expand on them with all of the help he had. Wateredge's life of clear-mindedness gave him knowledge on a trait he desperately needed, after living almost his entire life having his optimism exploited by his sister, and only being able to see the monster she really was after a battle, and a heated exchange of words- it was the life he needed most. The life of confidence wasn't much for him, and he still had pride in his soul- and [tba] was [tba].

Now, he needed to put those lives to use, to make something out of them as he padded up towards his clan's meetingplace- the Streamstone. He'd only recently entered camp as he left from the Starcave along with Geckoleaf, having been proclaimed a leader by Starclan and left to clean up the mess which was brought onto the clans by Bucknight, their previous leader who'd been killed in the clan's liberation. Letting his paws drum across the stone quickly as he entered the area, the chausie began to climb onto the rock, letting his paws sink into the chilly snow of leaf-bare as he looked out over the clan, taking in a deep breath as faint whispers of nervousness hit the tom, before finally letting out a deep, rumbling yowl- Russetstar made his announcement. "Let all cats old enough to swim gather under the streamstone, for an announcement!" He announced, looking out into the crowd of cats scrambling around the clearing in their daily lives- hoping this would go just as he hoped.

He needed to save this clan.
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judas
December 25th, 2016, 02:58 PM
Moonpaw walked over, looking up at Russetswirl. What was this cat doing up their? She looked up at the tom, only the leader is..wait Her eyes lit up as she looked at Russetswirl. Was he the new leader? She waited for Russetswirl to speak, hoping that He was the leader. Better then Bucknight...The She thought. Moonpaw flicked her tail, looking around. Who will be the deputy?Moonpaw thought. The apprentice tapped her tail impatiently. I wish Foxpelt was here..

Captain
December 25th, 2016, 03:24 PM
Ripplewhisker’s ears twitched to the sound of a cat calling out a meeting from the Streamstone. He gave his mate a gentle nudge and stood up, walking over to join the others. A small black kitten tried to scamper after him, but the warrior abruptly stopped in his tracks and glared down at his new son. “Sproutkit - stay with Swallowstorm. You’re too young to be involved in this.” He told him sternly and the small tom-kit flattened his tiny ears, going back to his other parent and curling up in his paws. The dark-furred warrior gave a light sigh and sat down among the other gathering Riverclan members, looking up at the tom-cat that now stood up on the Streamstone. “What in Starclan's name could be going on now?” The warrior hissed under his breath, irritated by this clan’s recent events and just wanting to be with his mate and child. Ripplewhisker’s orange-tipped tail flicked back and forth, content and quiet.

mapledash
December 25th, 2016, 03:38 PM
Wildpaw turned his head, looking up at the leader. -Oh! A meeting! Is russetswirl the new leader?- he wondered, turning around and sitting near moonpaw, looking up at the leader. "What do you think's going on?" he asked his friend. He tail wrapping around his paws, he tilted his head to the side. -OH! I'm stupid! They need a deputy! Obviously.- he told himself, almost feeling stupid. He smiled and looked to moonpaw. "The clan's comming back to life now, isn't it?" he asked her, knowing she liked to talk politics sometimes, and at odd moments as well.

doghouse
December 25th, 2016, 03:39 PM
Brindlepaw padded out of the Apprentices' den, her fur tingling with excitement as she heard somebody calling a meeting. That means we have a new leader! she thought, wishing she knew who it was, but edge didn't really recognize the voice much, though she knew that she'd heard it around camp a few times, and knew it to be tom and a warrior. She felt impatient to know who it was. If we've got a new leader, they must be choosing a deputy. She thought, unsurprised by this realization, she flicked her ears, solid green sightless hues glittering with the reflections of sunlight that she could only feel, and edge felt how little warmth the sun now offered as cold snow crunched under her paws as she settled down outside her den, staring without seeing towards the RiverClan leader's voice.

judas
December 25th, 2016, 03:43 PM
Wildpaw turned his head, looking up at the leader. -Oh! A meeting! Is russetswirl the new leader?- he wondered, turning around and sitting near moonpaw, looking up at the leader. "What do you think's going on?" he asked his friend. He tail wrapping around his paws, he tilted his head to the side. -OH! I'm stupid! They need a deputy! Obviously.- he told himself, almost feeling stupid. He smiled and looked to moonpaw. "The clan's comming back to life now, isn't it?" he asked her, knowing she liked to talk politics sometimes, and at odd moments as well.
"Yeah..." Moonpaw mumbled. "If only Foxpelt could be here..." She sighed. Moonpaw looked up at Russetswi-star, "Who do thinkis gonna be leader?" She asked, looking at Wildpaw. She waved her tail, then rapped it around her paws. The young apprentice let out a small sigh as cats began to gather around. She looked around, Foxpelt won't come to this meeting...I'll kill Nightfang!She thought. Her gaze darkened as she thought of the warrior.

Empress Of Evil
December 25th, 2016, 03:47 PM
Cloudrain had been bounding around camp, desperately searching for something exciting to do. The happy she cat wasn't normally bored, but every cat appeared to be too exhausted to talk to her or they had some other excuse. Cloudrain sat alone, her head slightly drooping when suddenly she heard a call coming from Streamstone. She looked up, an expression of surprise immediately washing onto her face. Russetswirl?!, Cloudrain thought, her jaw dropping slightly. The sight of her best friend standing on the Streamstone wasn't something she had really expected to see. Is Russetswirl our new leader?, she thought, a wide grin growing on her face at the thought. Cloudrain hopped onto her paws and bounded over to the Streamstone in an excited fashion. She sat down in a spot quite close to the front, lookig up at he best friend with a big smile. Go Russetswirl!, the tabby thought encouragingly.

Brunch
December 25th, 2016, 04:08 PM
Though he did not gather any closer than where he was, right outside the nursery, Arctickit was quite curious as to why Russetswirl was standing atop the streamstone. Perhaps he's the new leader! he thought quietly with a prickle of excitement; being so young, he had not witnessed a new leader come to power, and it perplexed him on the process of how they got their nine lives. Arctickit knew that it had something to relate with the Starcave and their warrior ancestors of StarClan. He still did not fully understand the concept, and intended to ask either Russetstar or Geckoleaf about the method StarClan used. The kit knew the medicine cat visited the Starcave along with the to-be leader once it was time for them to receive their nine lives.. Arctickit gazed up at the leader-- or as he thought, warrior. Arctickit kept quiet as his bright blue eyes stayed affixed to Russetswirl. He had no idea what was going to happen but he felt a ripple of excitement fill the crowd.

Cloudyfoot crowded in the back of the congregation; though he barely knew Russetstar his amber eyes gave him am approving glance. He had suspected, by the way Russetstar stood on the stream stone with power and the tone of respect, he knew that StarClan made him RiverClan's leader. Patiently, Cloudyfoot watched the leader, waiting for the announcement everyone was anticipating.

Clover
December 25th, 2016, 04:11 PM
Mentorship.
Love.
Risk-taking.
Friendship.
Generosity.
Forgiveness.
Clear-mindedness.
Confidence.
[tba].


Those were the nine lives he had been given by the cats of Starclan, as he had received a message from his ancestors, one which regarded his own destiny and future- not as a warrior, as he'd always expected. It was his job to become a leader, to be able to help his clan recover from the dark era which had ravaged the forest, and to bring about peaceful tides for Riverclan. Russetswirl- no, Russetstar, had always held a piece of hope in his heart through everything bad which happened to him, and he found himself being given nine lives of the missing pieces, the ones which had helped him form to become a leader others could be proud of. Mentorship, to understand that he had to teach his entire clan now- that he had to guide them well, and to help everybody in Riverclan grow and prosper. Love, to understand that no matter how much heartbreak he went through personally, he was loved by all those he would lead, and that he had to love them all, like they were his very own kin. Risk-taking, to make the biggest choices in the smallest amounts of time, and to do things with efficiency, not caring about the dangers of a choice if it was to save his own clan. Friendship, to foster the bonds he already had with his clanmates, and to realize the inner worth of those around him in order to lead them with kindness, and a fierce heart. Generosity, oh, that was a life to fester an inner feeling inside of him, which told his own heart that he needed to give love to everyone he met, to extend kindness and give them happiness as long as they stayed as kind as he. Forgiveness, to be able to forgive those cats who betrayed Starclan during these times of despair, to understand the feelings going on in their hearts and expand on them with all of the help he had. Wateredge's life of clear-mindedness gave him knowledge on a trait he desperately needed, after living almost his entire life having his optimism exploited by his sister, and only being able to see the monster she really was after a battle, and a heated exchange of words- it was the life he needed most. The life of confidence wasn't much for him, and he still had pride in his soul- and [tba] was [tba].

Now, he needed to put those lives to use, to make something out of them as he padded up towards his clan's meetingplace- the Streamstone. He'd only recently entered camp as he left from the Starcave along with Geckoleaf, having been proclaimed a leader by Starclan and left to clean up the mess which was brought onto the clans by Bucknight, their previous leader who'd been killed in the clan's liberation. Letting his paws drum across the stone quickly as he entered the area, the chausie began to climb onto the rock, letting his paws sink into the chilly snow of leaf-bare as he looked out over the clan, taking in a deep breath as faint whispers of nervousness hit the tom, before finally letting out a deep, rumbling yowl- Russetstar made his announcement. "Let all cats old enough to swim gather under the streamstone, for an announcement!" He announced, looking out into the crowd of cats scrambling around the clearing in their daily lives- hoping this would go just as he hoped.

He needed to save this clan.
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Geckoleaf had followed the new leader back to camp, with a sort of somber air about her. It was good to have another leader, someone to help guide RiverClan through the mess that Bucknight had to left to them to clean, scrubbing away the ashes of his empire. And she knew that Russetstar would do it, with grace and dignity. He would not leave his clan wallowing in ruins, but he would rebuild it, stronger than before. Yet, she still could not help but feel melancholy at the passing of power, again. It had happened too many times, even within her young life. RiverClan was now lead but the young, and inexperienced. Though the leadership was full of intelligent juvenile felines, but they lacked so much. She and Russetstar had none of the wisdom and experiences of their mentors. They didn't know how to choose carefully, for fear the ramifications of what they did backfire and hurt their clan. She knew they'd learn, of course they learn, but their wasn't anyone to guide them. StarClan was a support strut, but they had always been distant, and hard to understand. There were leaders in other clans, but they were hardly ones to count on.
Following the young leader onto the Streamstone, she verged off to one side, and paused a distance away. Sitting down a distance away from Russetstar, she turned her gaze to the gathering swarm of cats. Pelts and eyes melded and blended together, creating a sea of sleek-coated warriors, all poised to listen to the strange cat who had leaped onto the rock reserved only for high ranks. She understood the confusion they must feel; why was Russetswirl, as they knew him, calling a meeting? And why was their medicine cat, quite literally, backing him up? It didn't matter though; soon, they would know the reason.

Starfall
December 25th, 2016, 04:32 PM
Skystream perked his ears at the call of Russetstar, he turned his blue orbs upon the marbled warrior and twiched his wiskers "About time we appointed a leader, took long enough." he grumbled as he picked himself up, his dappled fur fluffed up, littered with clumps off moss and had clumps of dirt. He sat down near the front and looked up at the russet warrior, curiosity gleamed in his eyes. The silver and grey dappled warrior neatly wrapped his tail around his white paws and began to clean himself up, getting rid of the clumps of moss sticking to his pelt. 'We defeniatly know who the leader's going to be....now who's the deputy?' he asked himself, looking around at the other warriors, trying to pick out the next deputy.

Elmkit bounded out of the nursery and looked up at russetstar, his ocean blue eyes shone with excitement and curiosity "What's he doing up ther-oh! He must be the new leader! Oh good." he purred, ease washed over the young tom, his mind drowned in peace 'He seems like the right choice, but then again i'm just a kit....who listens to me? he thought to himself as he quickly snuck his way up to the front of the horde of cats, admiration gleemed in his eyes as he looked up at the new leader "I could be like that one day, wise and noble....." he whispered to himself as he waited for Russetstar to announce his leadership and the new deputy "Maybe i'm becoming an apprentice today too! he exclaimed, excitement bubbled in his stomach, his chocolatey brown fur fluffed up as he awaited, hoping today was the day.

The Cannibal
December 25th, 2016, 04:49 PM
Hickoryshine was taking a light nap after a long day of scouring through the territory looking for something interesting to do when he heard some cat yowling from the Streamstone, one of his ears perking up with interest and his yellow eyes slowly peeking open to see just who it was calling for a meeting, not quite able to recognize the voice. Taking a moment for his eyesight to clear, his brows arched as he saw a fellow warrior up there, Russetswirl.
After Bucknight had been killed in battle, the ginger and white tabby wasn't sure who would take the lead, especially since Thornfrost had been run off too. Was this.. Riverclan's new leader? Was Russetswirl now Russetstar?
Rolling over onto his belly and slowly pushing himself up to stand, the young warrior gave himself a quick shake, sending a few fronds of grass from his fur as well as a tiny stick or two, he quickly trotted over to join the gathering crowd, peering up at Russestar with curiosity but holding his tongue.
Since the liberation, Hickoryshine hadn't exactly been very full of himself, having had his fill of excitement and well, he was just over all exhausted, both mentally and physically, though given time the young tom would be back to his boisterous self that's for sure.

"Heey, what's the big idea here eh?" Inquired Stoatfang, strutting into the group and sitting front row to the Streamstone, a comedic sly grin placed upon his lips as he looked around, searching for the attention he desired, also making sure to tense and relax his arm muscles, practically begging for some cat to notice and give him a compliment.
Must be the new leader.
Flicking his ears, the brown and white tom huffed out, deciding to give it up, with that cat up on the Streamstone, he had no hope of really getting any cat's attention.
You couldn't really brag to anyone if they were all paying attention to the new leader, so he simply settled down and waited for the tom to announce it, he knew that this would be just an announcement that proclaimed him as leader. Stoatfang might be a strange tom indeed, but he wasn't a complete idiot and could put two and two together. Though he had to wonder, since this was the new leader, who would he pick as deputy?

Ludicrous Lunacy
December 25th, 2016, 04:55 PM
Flashstrike slunk out of the shadows, eyes glittering with curiousity and a hint of malice. Her grey eyes searched for her former mentor, and she noted with a snort he had yet to appear.
~
Silverpaw walked up taking a seat and studying his paws nervously.

mapledash
December 25th, 2016, 05:46 PM
"Yeah..." Moonpaw mumbled. "If only Foxpelt could be here..." She sighed. Moonpaw looked up at Russetswi-star, "Who do thinkis gonna be leader?" She asked, looking at Wildpaw. She waved her tail, then rapped it around her paws. The young apprentice let out a small sigh as cats began to gather around. She looked around, Foxpelt won't come to this meeting...I'll kill Nightfang!She thought. Her gaze darkened as she thought of the warrior.

Wildpaw pawed at moonpaw's flank. "Well obviously it's russetswirl now, I guess. Gecko seems to have chosen him." he meowed cheerfully, putting back his paw down and flicking an ear. Now who could the deputy be? He looked around for spiriteddark, hoping his mentor would show up in case he would be chosen.

[Ugh, writer's block. I prob will stick to my christmas party for the evening, later~ :heartbounce: ]

Fel
December 25th, 2016, 07:41 PM
As the tom stood atop the streamstone, his eyes surveyed the cats who began to crowd around him, attempting to avert his own feelings of nervousness as he saw how many cats here would be dependent on his leadership now. He was not only in charge of this clan, but he was it's servant, who would be devoting his life to making sure Riverclan turned out alright, that we didn't have a repeat of what happened just a few days ago, the dark era which spanned multiple moons and ended up taking the lives of many dedicated and skilled warriors- some even which gave him his own nine lives. Taking in a deep breath as he watched everybody, Russetstar began to talk again, this time with a generally serious manner, which was unlike the tom- usually, he was quite the light-hearted cat, but this matter wasn't one to joke about. "I'm sure all of your know that our previous leader, Bucknight, was killed during the battle for our freedom from the dark forest." He blurted out, beginning to talk about how the clan didn't have any leadership, and how, well... that it needed some. "Thornfrost was exiled, and Skyclan has freed us at the cost of any leadership we had, leaving us with only a medicine cat- until now. Geckoleaf has received a sign from Starclan, saying that I was destined to become the newest leader- and so we traveled to the Starcave. I now have nine lives, and a new name- Russetstar."

"I'm honored to serve Riverclan, and hope that you will accept my leadership in kind."

judas
December 25th, 2016, 07:56 PM
Moonpaw looked up at Russetstar, "Russetstar! Russetstar!" She yelled. The silver she cat waved her tail. Moonpaw flicked her ears, "Russetstar Russetstar!" Moonpaw's gaze looked over at Wildpaw. "So, about earlier, I-uh..." She looked back over at the clans new leader. "Russetswirl huh?" She asked. "Who do you think will be deputy?" She asked, getting up. Moonpaw shook her pelt before sitting down. She swiped a paw over her ear, looking at the river.

Gusty
December 25th, 2016, 08:14 PM
Blizzardfoot was standing around the clearing for some time previously, and had gathered around the Streamstone once the loud shouts had been heard. Someone was yowling with pride. Not just any cat, though- this was someone who decided to step up and become a leader. Russetswirl. The molly had seen this tom around the clearing and territory throughout the various moons, but never had a chance to chat and see who exactly this fellow was. He must be of the 'good' sort, or else he wouldn't become a ruler so soon.

Brave. The white-pelted molly thought with a smile, flicking her tail upwards when the incoming leader made his grand speech, referencing the downfall of malevolence and the beginning of something new. No wonder StarClan chose you as the next leader.

"Russetstar! Russetstar!" Blizzard yowled softly, making her voice heard along with the rest of her clanmates, like Moonpaw and Wildpaw. Her neck cranked upwards with pride in her clan. Can't wait until the other clans realize we have a new leader...

mapledash
December 25th, 2016, 08:46 PM
As the tom stood atop the streamstone, his eyes surveyed the cats who began to crowd around him, attempting to avert his own feelings of nervousness as he saw how many cats here would be dependent on his leadership now. He was not only in charge of this clan, but he was it's servant, who would be devoting his life to making sure Riverclan turned out alright, that we didn't have a repeat of what happened just a few days ago, the dark era which spanned multiple moons and ended up taking the lives of many dedicated and skilled warriors- some even which gave him his own nine lives. Taking in a deep breath as he watched everybody, Russetstar began to talk again, this time with a generally serious manner, which was unlike the tom- usually, he was quite the light-hearted cat, but this matter wasn't one to joke about. "I'm sure all of your know that our previous leader, Bucknight, was killed during the battle for our freedom from the dark forest." He blurted out, beginning to talk about how the clan didn't have any leadership, and how, well... that it needed some. "Thornfrost was exiled, and Skyclan has freed us at the cost of any leadership we had, leaving us with only a medicine cat- until now. Geckoleaf has received a sign from Starclan, saying that I was destined to become the newest leader- and so we traveled to the Starcave. I now have nine lives, and a new name- Russetstar."

"I'm honored to serve Riverclan, and hope that you will accept my leadership in kind."

Wildpaw had guessed right, russetswirl was the new leader of riverclan. This filled his heart with joy, since he heard good things of the tom before, he was a great friend, and a good pal in patrols. That's was what his mentor told him at least. He couldn't hold a shuffle of paws of excitement.

Moonpaw looked up at Russetstar, "Russetstar! Russetstar!" She yelled. The silver she cat waved her tail. Moonpaw flicked her ears, "Russetstar Russetstar!" [...]

He then heard his friend shout the leader's name, and quickly tried to mimic the gesture. "Russetstar! Russetstar!" he chanted in his honnor. To be honest, he didn't know the tom himself, nor much of the other warriors, but he only heard good of him, and he was chosen by starclan, the ones who the clans fought for recently, surely it was a great leader for riverclan. A smile crossed his maw, and he turned to moonpaw. She, too, had a warrior spirit, and the sense of honnor as well. She was younger than him, yet she was so far ahead of him in matter of training. He'd have to double the pace if he was to stay at her level.

[...] Moonpaw's gaze looked over at Wildpaw. "So, about earlier, I-uh..." She looked back over at the clans new leader. "Russetswirl huh?" She asked. "Who do you think will be deputy?" She asked, getting up. Moonpaw shook her pelt before sitting down. She swiped a paw over her ear, looking at the river.

She was now talking to him again. She seemed to mean something, but then changed her mind. He looked at her expression, trying to find what she meant to say. He had gotten worried for her lately, she seemed to have something crossing her mind every time, daydreaming or murmuring, and very often she started conversations about strange subjects that she shouldn't worry so much about. But again, she's always been like this, so this sudden change of mood seemed normal, again. "Earlier?" He echoed. She didn't seem to want to go on with that, so he let it slip for this time. "No idea. But I know they'll pick someone good." he meowed to the she, secretly praying that it would be his mentor, spiriteddark. How neat would that be if his mentor became the deputy?

Captain
December 25th, 2016, 08:53 PM
“Him? The new leader, eh? This’ll be quite interesting..” Ripplewhisker muttered, “Well, if Starclan says he’s right for Riverclan, than it must be so.” The dark-furred warrior looked around at the cats surrounding him as they chanted the new leader’s name. He gave a slight intake of breath and joined them. “Russetstar! Russetstar!” Ripplewhisker chanted, sitting tall and proudly as he gazed up at his new leader with respect. As long as his mate and son was kept safe, that’s all he cared about - he chose to trust Russetstar to protect them and all of his clan included.

judas
December 25th, 2016, 09:54 PM
Wildpaw had guessed right, russetswirl was the new leader of riverclan. This filled his heart with joy, since he heard good things of the tom before, he was a great friend, and a good pal in patrols. That's was what his mentor told him at least. He couldn't hold a shuffle of paws of excitement.



He then heard his friend shout the leader's name, and quickly tried to mimic the gesture. "Russetstar! Russetstar!" he chanted in his honnor. To be honest, he didn't know the tom himself, nor much of the other warriors, but he only heard good of him, and he was chosen by starclan, the ones who the clans fought for recently, surely it was a great leader for riverclan. A smile crossed his maw, and he turned to moonpaw. She, too, had a warrior spirit, and the sense of honnor as well. She was younger than him, yet she was so far ahead of him in matter of training. He'd have to double the pace if he was to stay at her level.



She was now talking to him again. She seemed to mean something, but then changed her mind. He looked at her expression, trying to find what she meant to say. He had gotten worried for her lately, she seemed to have something crossing her mind every time, daydreaming or murmuring, and very often she started conversations about strange subjects that she shouldn't worry so much about. But again, she's always been like this, so this sudden change of mood seemed normal, again. "Earlier?" He echoed. She didn't seem to want to go on with that, so he let it slip for this time. "No idea. But I know they'll pick someone good." he meowed to the she, secretly praying that it would be his mentor, spiriteddark. How neat would that be if his mentor became the deputy?
"About earlier, I rather not tell you in front of everyone." Moonpaw mewed. She pressed her nose into Wildpaw's fur, "Anyway, Spiriteddark would be cool." Moonpaw mewed. She clawed the ground beneath her. She began to get annoyed with everything. It felt like ants crawling around her pelt. She got up, looking around at all the cats. Well, you are starting to get annoyed with your clan huh little Moon?
Yeah, just get me out of here...
The voice led her away from the other cats, to a small part of the territory.

mapledash
December 25th, 2016, 10:06 PM
"About earlier, I rather not tell you in front of everyone." Moonpaw mewed. She pressed her nose into Wildpaw's fur, "Anyway, Spiriteddark would be cool." Moonpaw mewed. She clawed the ground beneath her. She began to get annoyed with everything. It felt like ants crawling around her pelt. She got up, looking around at all the cats. Well, you are starting to get annoyed with your clan huh little Moon?
Yeah, just get me out of here...
The voice led her away from the other cats, to a small part of the territory.

Wildpaw blinked when she said that. It was one of those mood swings she had. She seemed ... uncomfortable? He shook the weird feeling he had with a shake of the head. She was now leaving, pretty eagerly. "Alright. I understand." He turned and started following her, wondering what she had to tell him. It seemed pretty serious, more than usual. He went after her in the territory, giving a look at the new leader. He looked around, finding the nearest warrior. "I'm going to catch up on my morning duty with moonpaw, we'll be out for a few, if anyone's looking for us. Anyone being spiriteddark more than anyone." he told them before running after moonpaw to the territory.

Starfall
December 25th, 2016, 10:50 PM
Flamingstride dipped his head in honor before yowling out his new leaders name "Russetstar, Russetstar, Russetstar!!" he called, determination and pride dripped from his words 'And so begins a new era....a better era....I hope.' he thought, his dark orange pelt rose slightly as images of dead warriors flashed in his mind. The dark orange tom shook his head and smiled at the new leader 'Riverclan is under a new, better, and wiser form of leadership now, we will prosper, we will push through.' he thought, happiness radiated from the warrior as he smiled up at the marbled leader, loyalty gleamed in the toms amber eyes.

Elmkit smiled triumphantly as his guess came out correctly, his chocolaty brown fur fluffed up with excitement as he heard his clanmates call the leaders name, hearing this sort of thing for the first time. This feeling he felt at the moment, it made his stomach to flips, it made his heart beat even quicker than when he's running, it made his brain go haywire. This feeling, it made him happy, more than happy, it made him feel warm and inspired, and he loved the way it felt. The young tom stood up on his hind legs, lifted his muzzle and closed his eyes "Russetstar! Russetstar! Russetstar!" he called, each one louder than before, each one filled with more and more hope, loyalty, honor, and determination than the previous. The brown tom opened his ocean blue eyes and looked at the new leader, hope blossomed in the toms heart as he layed his eyes upon the russet colored tom, his eyes began to shine with joy 'Is this....what it's supposed to feel like? Is this what it's like to be apart of a clan?' he thought to himself as he gently sat himself back down and wrapped his tail around his paws, awaiting for the leader to finish his speech.

wren
December 25th, 2016, 11:02 PM
Lashing his tail, a broad shoulder tom sat. Curling his tail gently around his paws. Fixating his gaze on the Tom that loomed over top of them. Loomed over the whole of riverclan. Perhaps Russetstar was not like bucknight. Even the name scared the living day lights out of him. Surely not because I couldn't beat him tooth and claw, it's just the ex-communication from the clan. I may have lived through it but that would be the most suffering I have ever done in my life. No. Don't think that way. he blinked back regret. Though he new he should have done something to save the clan whilst he had the chance to form an alliance in the clan to rebel. You are putting emotions before the clan. He reminded himself gingerly. Shaking his head and allowing the wind to ruffle his coat relaxed him a bit. Even though It soiled his pride when the skyclan cats they had no previous knowledge on came waltzing into riverclan to remove the dreadful Tom and thornfrost. Even though he was thankful, a pang of pity and regret still ebbed away at his pride. Though for my own sanity it was good enough, I would have walked right out of here if another moon of that Dark forest rubbish was still looming around. he sighed deeply. Returning his glance to Russetstar his gleaming green optics watched the Tom as he spoke. Though were drawn away when yowls from the crowd broke his train of thought.

Empress Of Evil
December 26th, 2016, 03:52 AM
Seeing her prediction was correct, her grin seemed to widen even more. Not because she was correct, but because of her friends words. Russetstar was the new leader, and she would be there to support him every step of the way, with every decision he made and every action he displayed. Russetstar! Russetstar!, Cloudrain yowled at the top of her lungs. It was like she was hoping that StarClan would be able to hear her. The silver tabby felt so proud for her best friend, he really deserved it. She knew that Russetstar would make RiverClan the best it could ever be and help everyone recover from the memories that haunted them, the memories that Bucknight starred in. Those memories would be wiped away. Over time, everyone would do there best to forget about the horrid times and live in the present. When Bucknight was leader, the thought left Cloudrain horrified and disgusted, knowing that such an awful cat was leading. Bucknight was one of the very few things that got on Cloudrain's nerves. Now that he was gone, the tabby was brighter then before, especially with Russetstar as leader.

seasalt
December 26th, 2016, 09:20 AM
A fluffy, pale silver she kit was sitting in the crowd, watching the leader call the clan, with certainty, it seemed. Her ice-blue optics scanned the new leader carefully. Russetswirl. The kit realized, fur fluffing up to make her look sorta like a duck. Russetstar. She conceded to herself, eyes sparkling as she blew out one word from her lips."Russetstar! Russetstar! Russetstar!" Willowkit yowled ontop of her lungs, it was more of a squeak, but oh well, that didn't matter. Perhaps, this leader, could be a good one. Willowkit thought on, her ears twitching with thought. Her eyes twinkled with admiration for the new leader, it seemed, the suffix -star meant a good leader, that was, good, I suppose. Yes, that's good, so very good.

Pineneedle, sitting somewhere near the front row of the clan, orbs shining with pride, her apprentice, had gotten this far, from the apprentice that she first met that day of her apprentice ceremony. Oh, how long ago that was. The old warrior thought, eyes twinkling in amusement. Her old apprentice, was still missing, Aspenpaw. Her dark green optics darkened, twinkled with sadness. What if..they were dead? The thought broke the warrior's heart, they couldn't be, Aspenpaw was strong, and was surely capable of surviving on they're own, but are they really? She shook her head, giving back the proud look in her eyes as she passionately, and proudly called out her old apprentices new name. "Russetstar! Russetstar!"
Both open for a chat~

The Cannibal
December 26th, 2016, 09:46 AM
Oh hey, he sure is the new leader, that's awesome! Hickoryshine thought to himself as he listened to Russetstar proclaim that he was Riverclan's new leader, a thick rumbling purr bursting out of the young warrior as he hopped to his paws to eagerly begin shouting out the new leaders name.
"Russetstar! Russetstar! Russetstar! You got this buddy, I know it, show this clan what being a leader is all about!"
With a bright grin placed on his muzzle, he looked up at the russet tom with awe, wondering, or rather hoping that this tom would be better than the past leaders, though that likely wouldn't be very hard considering their last leadership were dark forest worshiping cats. Nonetheless Hickoryshine would be at Russestar's side till the day he died, he may not know the new leader very well, but every stranger is just a friend in disguise!

Stoatfang flicks an ear as he heard the tom announce that he was the new leader, his head nodding a bit with a quiet huff. The brown and white tom never really paid much attention to leadership, they were usually too busy to pay him much mind anyways.
"Russetstar. Russetstar. Russetstar. Wooo." Meowed the tom halfheartedly before huffing out a sigh and glancing around.
Is this meeting going to be over soon? Because I'm missing my plans to brag to cats, come on, hurry up, yes, you're leader, come onnn! His mind practically whined, begging for the announcement to be over, meaning no disrespect to Russestar of course, he just didn't really care.

Mango
December 26th, 2016, 01:34 PM
Duskpaw nervously called out," Russetstar!"
Walnutpaw snarled," YOU'RE THE REASON MY BROTHER DIED! IF SKYCLAN HAD SIMPLY ABANDONED US THEN MY BROTHER WOULD STILL BE ALIVE NOT ROTTING IN THE DARKFOREST!! I DON'T CARE HE NEARLY KILLED ME, HE IS MY BROTHER AND SHOULD BE WITH ME!!!"
Duskpaw gulped," You'd be dead if he didn't die!"

Fel
December 29th, 2016, 11:09 PM
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It was just a touch before moonhigh, and the white light streamed onto Riverclan's camp as some slept, and others were left with patrols and their own personal buisiness to attend to. These were times when cats were busy, but Russetstar couldn't wait until morning for his own announcement, and the ceremonies that were already overdue with Bucknight's murder pushing them far too back. Striding out from his new den into the clearing, he surely seemed like there was a lot of pressure on the new leader to help his clan recover- but really, he knew that he had to do this, for everyone who depended on him. His clanmates, Starclan, his whole family- they needed him, and he was ready to serve the worthy cause. Stepping onto the streamstone carefully, His fur bristled nervously as he let out a loud yowl, to anybody who could hear him. "All cats old enough to swim, gather around the streamstone for a clan meeting!" He would make them proud- oh, that's what he would do.

Trashy Sky
December 29th, 2016, 11:17 PM
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It was just a touch before moonhigh, and the white light streamed onto Riverclan's camp as some slept, and others were left with patrols and their own personal buisiness to attend to. These were times when cats were busy, but Russetstar couldn't wait until morning for his own announcement, and the ceremonies that were already overdue with Bucknight's murder pushing them far too back. Striding out from his new den into the clearing, he surely seemed like there was a lot of pressure on the new leader to help his clan recover- but really, he knew that he had to do this, for everyone who depended on him. His clanmates, Starclan, his whole family- they needed him, and he was ready to serve the worthy cause. Stepping onto the streamstone carefully, His fur bristled nervously as he let out a loud yowl, to anybody who could hear him. "All cats old enough to swim, gather around the streamstone for a clan meeting!" He would make them proud- oh, that's what he would do.
Blackgaze carefully padded out from the warrior's den at hearing the call of RiverClan's new leader, her blank green gaze stared off straight ahead of her as she padded into the clearing and close to the streamstome. The black she-cat sat down to the side, her tail curling neatly around her paws as her unseeing eyes were fixed not exactly at Russetstar. Though, her ears her pricked up high and straight, swiveled towards the direction Blackgaze has heard the RiverClan leader's voice come from. Her full attention was on the tom, ready to hear his announcement. Even if the black cat couldn't see her leader, she could hear him just fine and that's all she really needed. It wasn't like Russetstar was going to act out and dance the announcements; no matter how hilarious that sounded.

Ludicrous Lunacy
December 29th, 2016, 11:19 PM
Neko (or silverpaw idk anymore) walked to stand under the stone, head tilted, and sat with his tail over his paws.an

Starfall
December 29th, 2016, 11:42 PM
fenic!
Elmkit padded out of the nursery, his brown fur glossy and neat, his pelt in tip top shape for his special day. The young tom was excited, so excited, today was the day he was becoming an apprentice, the day he could go see to the territory with his own eyes instead of hearing the descriptions from other apprentices and warriors. The brown tom padded up to the leader, stopping a few mouse-lengths away from Russetstar. He looked up and smiled sweetly, his ocean blue eyes gleamed with excitement, joy radiated off of the young tom as he awaited for his turn, for his moment.
Elmkit felt his paws begin to shake 'Why am I feeling this way, it's a normal apprentice ceremony....is it normal to feel this way, what is it? This feeling....it's terror...but why? I shouldn't be scared.....I'm becoming an apprentice...so why?' he thought to himself, terror ripped through his body for a second, his eyes flashed horror, it was too much, all the excitement, the hint of terror, it was swallowing him whole, and he couldn't stop it. The chocolaty brown tom shook his head and turned his gaze back up to his leader, determination blazed in his stomach, 'I won't cave in....I won't stop....I will move forward!' he declared, digging his claws into the ground as he heard his name get called "I can do this." he whispered to himself, taking a deep breath to calm himself down as he took a step forward.

Crumbleless
December 29th, 2016, 11:57 PM
Dewpaw's gaze was directed at the new leader gleefully. I'll finally become a warrior! The tom was slightly saddened at the fact that that his mentor would not be able to attend do to her death in the battle. She had given him his assessment no longer than before the battle had begun and they were on their way back when it began.

Fel
December 30th, 2016, 12:09 AM
Blackgaze carefully padded out from the warrior's den at hearing the call of RiverClan's new leader, her blank green gaze stared off straight ahead of her as she padded into the clearing and close to the streamstome. The black she-cat sat down to the side, her tail curling neatly around her paws as her unseeing eyes were fixed not exactly at Russetstar. Though, her ears her pricked up high and straight, swiveled towards the direction Blackgaze has heard the RiverClan leader's voice come from. Her full attention was on the tom, ready to hear his announcement. Even if the black cat couldn't see her leader, she could hear him just fine and that's all she really needed. It wasn't like Russetstar was going to act out and dance the announcements; no matter how hilarious that sounded.

First things first- if the tom needed to establish a clan from the ruins of evil, he needed to pick a deputy- and looking down towards the gathered cats, there was one who immediately came to mind. Though she was blind, she was also brave and helpful, and a friend til the end- somebody he couldn't not want standing beside him as a deputy. Clearing his throat quickly before he spoke, the tom flattened out his own fur before making his announcement. "Ever since Bucknight and Thornfrost have been dethroned, Riverclan's been in need of a new deputy who will be able to keep the clan safe and sound alongside myself, in hope that darkness will never reach us again." The leader had been quite hesitant in choosing who would work with him, but he was sure of his final desicion, now that he had decided on the perfect candidate for the position. "Blackgaze,I would be honored for you to serve as Riverclan's deputy, if you'd accept."

Trashy Sky
December 30th, 2016, 12:21 AM
First things first- if the tom needed to establish a clan from the ruins of evil, he needed to pick a deputy- and looking down towards the gathered cats, there was one who immediately came to mind. Though she was blind, she was also brave and helpful, and a friend til the end- somebody he couldn't not want standing beside him as a deputy. Clearing his throat quickly before he spoke, the tom flattened out his own fur before making his announcement. "Ever since Bucknight and Thornfrost have been dethroned, Riverclan's been in need of a new deputy who will be able to keep the clan safe and sound alongside myself, in hope that darkness will never reach us again." The leader had been quite hesitant in choosing who would work with him, but he was sure of his final desicion, now that he had decided on the perfect candidate for the position. "Blackgaze,I would be honored for you to serve as Riverclan's deputy, if you'd accept."
Blackgaze's milky green eyes widened at these words, her ears twitching as if she wasn't hearing things right. The black she-cat stood up fully, her blank and unseeing gaze staring past Russetstar and at the clearing wall. Though, it was clear that her attention was on him. She shifted her large body a bit, her tail swishing softly behind her as her blind eyes shimmering slightly in the silent moment it took her to process what she was going to say to this honorable position. "I... I accept the position as RiverClan's deputy, Russetstar... I'm very honored to be your choice." she spoke with a strong but astonished voice. She was surprised that she, of all the great warriors in RiverClan, would be chosen to be deputy. 'He... He knows I'm blind right?... Yeah...' she thought. 'That would be very awkward if he didn't...'

Ludicrous Lunacy
December 30th, 2016, 12:29 AM
Flashstrike glared at the back of the new deputy's head. She is blind! Like I couldn't make a better deputy than her. I bet I'm faster. She heard Lightningpaw's voice echo back in her head; "She didn't run in the battle." Flashstrike shook herself and smiled to cover up for her moment of visible loathing. "Congratulations," she half growled under her breath, grinning quite falsely.

Gusty
December 30th, 2016, 10:05 AM
Blizzardfoot gathered around the Streamstone once more. It was only a few sunrises since Russetstar himself became a leader, and what was he doing...?

Oh, that's right. the molly thought, bobbing her head when Blackgaze's name was called in front of the Streamstone. There's a new deputy! Her tail flicked with the excitement, and she excitedly shouted the high rank's name, with budding pride.

She didn't wish to become deputy herself. How stressful would it be, to rule over this large clan of cats? To make decisions that everyone must follow? To stand on that high, smooth, eroded rock and conduct ceremonies for kits and apprentices? It was a responsibility that she wasn't willing to face. Blackgaze would become an excellent deputy, better than most of RiverClan's warriors.

Waspwhisker would've loved to become deputy. she believed, thinking of her littermate. I wonder where he is now.

Starfall
December 31st, 2016, 04:50 PM
Echolight smiled at Blackagze and began to chant the new deputys name, excitement radiating off of the silver warrior. Once the chanting died down he sat himself down and wrapped his tail around his paws neatly, his violet gaze flicked from the first kit, to the last apprentice, excited for their ceremonies. Seeing the line of awaiting cats made him remember his warrior ceremonies, it was snowing, just like today actually, his brothers were standing next to him, flamingstride to his left, skystream to his right. The warm bubbly feeling in his stomach returned as he watched russetstar begin the ceremonies, the silver warrior smiled, he loved the look on the apprentices face when they get their warrior names, and he loved the way the kits acted when they were about to become apprentices, their jittery, non stop movements. It filled the young tom with joy.
Echolight flicked his ear as he heard his clanmates chat quietly amongst themselves, stating their opinions on the blind deputy quietly to their friends. He twitched his wiskers and narrowed his eyes 'It doesn't matter that she's blind, she's got the heart of a warrior, and the brains of a leader.' he thought, anger flashing in his violet orbs as he glanced at the rude warriors. After a few moments the silver tom realized that his siblings were no where in sight, worry pulsed through the tom as he glanced around the gathering of cats, hoping to spot an orange pelt or another, darker, silver pelt. He flattned his ears and pouted 'Once again....no where in sight.....they keep leaving me behind.' he thought sadly, wrapping his tail tighter around himself. The silver warrior shook his head and looked at russetstar, determination flashed in his violet orbs 'No I can't be pitiful right now, this isn't about me, this day is about cats who are moving forward in their lives.' he though, smiling happily once again at the three cats.

Fel
January 1st, 2017, 04:17 PM
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"Elmkit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Elmpaw. Your mentor will be Darkgaze. I hope Darkgaze will pass down all they know on to you.


Darkgaze, you are ready to take on an apprentice. You had received excellent training from moons past, and you have shown yourself to be an honorable warrior. You will be the mentor of Elmpaw, and I expect you to pass on all you know to him.

Neko, you are joining our clan under the age of twelve moons, and it is tradition for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Silverpaw. Your mentor will be Darkspirit. I hope Darkspirit will pass down all they know on to you.

Darkspirit, you are ready to take on an apprentice. You had received excellent training from moons past, and you have shown yourself to be an honorable warrior. You will be the mentor of Silberpaw, and I expect you to pass on all you know to him.

I, Russetstar, leader of Riverclan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. He has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend him to you as a warrior in his turn.

Dewpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"

'I do.'

"Then by the powers of Starclan, I give you your warrior name. Dewpaw, from this moment you will be known as Dewshine. Starclan honors your bravery and independence, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Riverclan."

"That is all- ceremonies have been concluded."

Starfall
January 1st, 2017, 04:57 PM
Sweet Skies
Elmpaw smiled widely and padded over to his mentor, touching his cold little nose against the other. He pulled back and smiled up at the warrior, resisting the urge to shrink away as he looked up at the large warrior towering over him. The brown apprentice flicked is ear and shuffled his paws "Hi I'm Elmpaw, nice to meet you." he said, turning his ocean blue gaze back up to Darkspirit, excitement bubbling within the apprentice as he imagined himself as big as the dark warrior some day. Bringing himself back to the present, he flicked his tail and smiled sweetly "I know you probably don't want to go exploring today, so we can wait until tomorrow." he said sweetly, making sure his voice was level, keeping his excitement locked away, thinking of his mentor more than himself, seeing it was more polite to let the warrior rest rather than chase after an apprentice.

Serendipity
January 2nd, 2017, 12:15 PM
Sweet Skies
Elmpaw smiled widely and padded over to his mentor, touching his cold little nose against the other. He pulled back and smiled up at the warrior, resisting the urge to shrink away as he looked up at the large warrior towering over him. The brown apprentice flicked is ear and shuffled his paws "Hi I'm Elmpaw, nice to meet you." he said, turning his ocean blue gaze back up to Darkspirit, excitement bubbling within the apprentice as he imagined himself as big as the dark warrior some day. Bringing himself back to the present, he flicked his tail and smiled sweetly "I know you probably don't want to go exploring today, so we can wait until tomorrow." he said sweetly, making sure his voice was level, keeping his excitement locked away, thinking of his mentor more than himself, seeing it was more polite to let the warrior rest rather than chase after an apprentice.
"Are you even an apprentice?" Darkgaze grumbled, staring at the tom. "When I had my ceremony, I almost killed my mentor with questions" He gazed into the forest. "How abbout I give you a tour of the clans,and maybe some hunting teqnuiches" He lifted his tail up, and started to walk through the clan. He turned back once "Come on, Elmpaw" He started to walk away once more, his feet trampling weeds and flowers alike. The tom was one of the biggest cats in the clans. Poor Elmpaw only reached the tom's ankles. As he strutted through the various hills and paths, he pointed out landmarks such as the great oak and the streaming river.He nodded at were the fish were more abundant, and marked the boundaries between the other clans. "Thats SHadowclan, ANd that's THunder, and Over there is Windclan" He pointed his tail in the direction of the Pine forest known as shadowclans home, in the direction of the oak forest of thunderclan, and the grassy moors of Windclan.

Fel
January 17th, 2017, 07:48 PM
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The gathering would be happening soon- and it had reminded him that he had ceremonies to complete, things to do- and so he paraded up towards the seastones quickly, anticipating the new warriors and apprentices to be announced- especially one. "Every-cat who is old enough to swim, please gather under the Streamstone for an announcement!"

"Goosekit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Goosepaw. Your mentor will be Blackgaze. I hope Blackgaze will pass down all they know on to you, as she is a loyal deputy to me and to our clan."

"Blackgaze, you are ready to take on an apprentice. You had received excellent training from moons past, and you have shown yourself to be an honorable deputy. You will be the mentor of Goosepaw, and I expect you to pass on all you know to them."

Taking in a deep breath as he finished up the first apprentice ceremony, there were three apprentices who needed to be made warriors before it was time for the final ceremony- one of great importance.

"I, Russetstar, leader of Riverclan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend them to you as warriors in their turn,

"Phantompaw, Fadedpaw, and Webpaw- do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"

'I do.'

"Then by the powers of Starclan, I give you your warrior names. Phantompaw, from this moment you will be known as Phantomspirit. Starclan honors your bravery and faith, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Riverclan.
Fadedpaw, from this moment you will be known as Fadedshadow. Starclan honors your intelligence and quick-thinking, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Riverclan.
Webpaw, from this moment you will be known as Webheart. Starclan honors your capacity to act under pressure, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Riverclan."

Finally, one last name remained to be called- he'd saved it for a reason.

"Arctickit, please step up to the Streamstone."

Clover
January 17th, 2017, 07:57 PM
(*shakes with excitement* yayyyy clouds! yay!)

Brunch
January 17th, 2017, 08:04 PM
fenic!

Arctickit had anticipated the moment ever since Geckoleaf had asked him to be her apprentice. As blood pounded in his ears, the son to be apprentice walked forward, somewhat hesitant. Arctickit tried to gulp down his excitement; his mother had prepared him with harsh, yet motherly words.
"I expect you to keep your cool, it's the least you can do after accepting to become a medicine cat..."
After her angered words, Snowyfur had groomed Arctickit's pelt to prestige shape, mostly focusing on his ringtails. Arctickit had tried to fluff up his tail after his mother had sleeked it back; it had become quite uncomfortable when he tried to thrash it in irritation.
Even though Arctickit hated his mother cleaning his pelt to where it felt as though he couldn't move, he understood why; though Snowyfur was his mother, she became quite attatched to the idea of her handsome Arctickit becoming a warrior. When the small kit told her of his soon to be mentor, Snowyfur had blown a gasket, angered that her son wouldn't become a great warrior.
The small runt pushed all thoughts aside as he climbed the streamstone, though excited, his paws quivered in his wake. Arctickit didn't speak as his bright blue eyes scanning Russetstar's appearance.

Fel
January 17th, 2017, 08:57 PM
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Arctickit had anticipated the moment ever since Geckoleaf had asked him to be her apprentice. As blood pounded in his ears, the son to be apprentice walked forward, somewhat hesitant. Arctickit tried to gulp down his excitement; his mother had prepared him with harsh, yet motherly words.
"I expect you to keep your cool, it's the least you can do after accepting to become a medicine cat..."
After her angered words, Snowyfur had groomed Arctickit's pelt to prestige shape, mostly focusing on his ringtails. Arctickit had tried to fluff up his tail after his mother had sleeked it back; it had become quite uncomfortable when he tried to thrash it in irritation.
Even though Arctickit hated his mother cleaning his pelt to where it felt as though he couldn't move, he understood why; though Snowyfur was his mother, she became quite attatched to the idea of her handsome Arctickit becoming a warrior. When the small kit told her of his soon to be mentor, Snowyfur had blown a gasket, angered that her son wouldn't become a great warrior.
The small runt pushed all thoughts aside as he climbed the streamstone, though excited, his paws quivered in his wake. Arctickit didn't speak as his bright blue eyes scanning Russetstar's appearance.
"Arctickit, you have reached the age of six moons, and are old enough to become an apprentice." Russetstar stated, his gaze warm as he saw the excited kitten, noting that it reminded him of when he was as young as the white cat before him was. His tail flicked from side to side as he talked proudly, glad that he had gotten to help perform this ceremony for his own clan- though the real one would happen at the Starcave, with Geckoleaf and Arctickit alone. "However, you are not to become a regular warriors' apprentice- you have chosen the path of a medicine cat, a sacred tradition which we hold in our hearts to this day. Arctickit, from this day forward you will be known as Arcticpaw- and your mentor will be Geckoleaf."

Clover
January 17th, 2017, 10:37 PM
Pride filled the young medicine cat, her blue eyes veritably glowing as the small white tom kit mounted the rocks at the base of the streamstone. She stood on three legs, the last secured to her body (assuming this is after they get back to camp) to keep the bone in position, and to keep her from injuring it further. A smile crossed her face, and she lit up like the night sky as Russetstar proudly announced the new medicine cat apprentice. Her ears swiveled towards Arctickit, and her attention was all on him. Her new apprentice, the one she would train in her stead. It was a great honor for him, and for her as well; to be able to pass on all she knew, all the remedies and illness and treatments was something the molly had looked forward to as long as she had been a medicine cat. And she would get to be a mother, almost; she would teach Arctickit many new things, both in the ways of StarClan and the ways of treating the physical and emotional wounds of RiverClan cats. Her chest puffed out slightly; she could already feel that the tom in front of her would be the next great healer of their clan. Geckoleaf listened as Russetstar proclaimed him as her apprentice, though the official ceremony would be at the Starcave, and would be an intimate event, just her and Arctickit. But the she-cat was prepared and willing to endure much for her new-found pupil.

Brunch
January 18th, 2017, 01:05 PM
As Geckoleaf's muzzle settled across Arctickit- no- Arcticpaw's head, he licked her shoulder in a graceful manner. The small tom still said nothing as he gazed into Geckoleaf's eyes, waiting until she pulled away to lead him to his new den. It also made Arcticpaw want stray from his mentor to the medicine cat den. Excitement prickled him; he was only going to share the den with Geckoleaf and the occasional patient.
But as thoughts of his new den started to shuffle about Arcticpaw's mind, the loud chanting of the clan met Arcticpaw's ears. "Arcticpaw, Arcticpaw!" they all called in unison. The tom listened closely to every cat's voice; there was Cloudyfoot, Cougarstorm, and Stormflash of those he could identify. Before he could start rattling off names of his other clanmates, a thought struck him. Arcticpaw's mother wasn't one of the cats cheering. In fact, as he turned around to give the crowd a small smile, Snowyfur was no where to be seen in the crowd.
Once the cheers fell silent for him, Arcticpaw strutted off without his new debtor's approval; the small tom tried not to let tears stain his lively blue eyes.

Fel
February 20th, 2017, 02:52 AM
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The gathering had passed, and everything eventually had gone peacefully, to Russetstar's delight. Now that they had finished focusing on all the other clans instead of his own, the leader had decided it was time for a change of pace- and what better to start it off than with a few ceremonies? "Every-cat who is old enough to swim, please gather under the Streamstone for an announcement!"

"Salmonkit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Salmonpaw. Your mentor will be Lotusheart. I hope Lotusheart will pass down all they know on to you, as she is a loyal warrior."

"Lotusheart, you are ready to take on an apprentice. You had received excellent training from moons past, and you have shown yourself to be an honorable warrior. You will be the mentor of Salmonpaw, and I expect you to pass on all you know to them."

"Sproutkit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Sproutpaw. Your mentor will be Snowheart. I hope Snowheart will pass down all they know on to you, as he is a loyal warrior."

"Snowheart, you are ready to take on an apprentice. You had received excellent training from moons past, and you have shown yourself to be an honorable warrior. You will be the mentor of Sproutpaw, and I expect you to pass on all you know to them."

"Littlekit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Littlepaw. Your mentor will be Pineneedle. I hope Pineneedle will pass down all they know on to you, as she is a loyal warrior."

"Pineneedle, you are ready to take on an apprentice. You had received excellent training from moons past, and you have shown yourself to be an honorable warrior. You will be the mentor of Littlepaw, and I expect you to pass on all you know to them."

There was one more ceremony to complete- and this one, he was certainly both excited and nervous for. My daughter.

"Rabbitkit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Rabbitpaw. Your mentor will be Mistfall. I hope Mistfall will pass down all they know on to you, as she is a loyal warrior."

"Mistfall, you are ready to take on an apprentice. You had received excellent training from moons past, and you have shown yourself to be an honorable warrior. You will be the mentor of Rabbitpaw, and I expect you to pass on all you know to them."

Now that the apprentices had been done, there was one apprentice who needed to become warriors- to finally finish their training.

"I, Russetstar, leader of Riverclan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend them to you as warriors in their turn,

"Jaypaw- do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"

'I do.'

"Then by the powers of Starclan, I give you your warrior names. Jaypaw, from this moment you will be known as Jayheart. Starclan honors your bravery and strength, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Riverclan."

And finally, new additions to RIverclan- outsiders who were joining their own ranks.

"Tundra, you have left your old home to reside in Riverclan, to abide by the laws of the warrior code and live peacefully within our clan. Your new name will be Tundrasmoke, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Riverclan."

"Bella, you are joining our clan under the age of twelve moons, and it is tradition for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Fallenpaw. Your mentor will be [unspecified]. I hope [unspecified] will pass down all they know on to you."

and with that, they were done.

NightWarrior4Life
February 20th, 2017, 10:36 AM
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The gathering had passed, and everything eventually had gone peacefully, to Russetstar's delight. Now that they had finished focusing on all the other clans instead of his own, the leader had decided it was time for a change of pace- and what better to start it off than with a few ceremonies? "Every-cat who is old enough to swim, please gather under the Streamstone for an announcement!"

"Salmonkit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Salmonpaw. Your mentor will be Lotusheart. I hope Lotusheart will pass down all they know on to you, as she is a loyal warrior."

"Lotusheart, you are ready to take on an apprentice. You had received excellent training from moons past, and you have shown yourself to be an honorable deputy. You will be the mentor of Salmonpaw, and I expect you to pass on all you know to them."

"Sproutkit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Sproutpaw. Your mentor will be Snowheart. I hope Snowheart will pass down all they know on to you, as he is a loyal warrior."

"Snowheart, you are ready to take on an apprentice. You had received excellent training from moons past, and you have shown yourself to be an honorable warrior. You will be the mentor of Sproutpaw, and I expect you to pass on all you know to them."

"Littlekit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Littlepaw. Your mentor will be Pineneedle. I hope Pineneedle will pass down all they know on to you, as she is a loyal warrior."

"Pineneedle, you are ready to take on an apprentice. You had received excellent training from moons past, and you have shown yourself to be an honorable warrior. You will be the mentor of Littlepaw, and I expect you to pass on all you know to them."

There was one more ceremony to complete- and this one, he was certainly both excited and nervous for. My daughter.

"Rabbitkit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Rabbitpaw. Your mentor will be Mistfall. I hope Mistfall will pass down all they know on to you, as she is a loyal warrior."

"Mistfall, you are ready to take on an apprentice. You had received excellent training from moons past, and you have shown yourself to be an honorable warrior. You will be the mentor of Rabbitpaw, and I expect you to pass on all you know to them."

Now that the apprentices had been done, there was one apprentice who needed to become warriors- to finally finish their training.

"I, Russetstar, leader of Riverclan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend them to you as warriors in their turn,

"Jaypaw- do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"

'I do.'

"Then by the powers of Starclan, I give you your warrior names. Jaypaw, from this moment you will be known as Jayheart. Starclan honors your bravery and strength, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Riverclan."

And finally, new additions to RIverclan- outsiders who were joining their own ranks.

"Tundra, you have left your old home to reside in Riverclan, to abide by the laws of the warrior code and live peacefully within our clan. Your new name will be Tundrasmoke, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Riverclan."

"Bella, you are joining our clan under the age of twelve moons, and it is tradition for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Silverpaw. Your mentor will be [unspecified]. I hope [unspecified] will pass down all they know on to you."

and with that, they were done.

CloverWitch
Newly named Salmonpaw walked over proudly to his parents. OliveSun licked his daughter proudly on the top of her head and glanced to AshenFeather, his mate.

CloverWitch
February 20th, 2017, 12:52 PM
:penguinsnuggle:
CloverWitch
Newly named Salmonpaw walked over proudly to his parents. OliveSun licked his daughter proudly on the top of her head and glanced to AshenFeather, his mate.

Ashenfeather purred and began lapping at Salmonpaw's head, happiness shone bright in her eyes. "I'm so proud of you!" exclaimed the she-cat. "I can't believe you're an apprentice already, it was like just yesterday we were in the nursery together."

NightWarrior4Life
February 20th, 2017, 01:07 PM
Ashenfeather purred and began lapping at Salmonpaw's head, happiness shone bright in her eyes. "I'm so proud of you!" exclaimed the she-cat. "I can't believe you're an apprentice already, it was like just yesterday we were in the nursery together."
(We're still gonna RP when she's pregnant I know it's awkward how time skipped)
"I knew this day would come!" OliveSun cheered then Salmonpaw stopped and stared up, eyes wide with fear. "But what if I'm not good enough? What if something happens?"
"It won't," the oriental replied "we won't let it. Besides, I believe you'll do great!" That was all OliveSun could really offer his daughter but she had already given him everything he needed to be the happiest Tom in the clan.

Bellatrix
February 20th, 2017, 04:26 PM
Fallenpaw looked around for her mentor feeling awkward that she was alone and that her mentor didn't come up to greet her right away

ameko
March 3rd, 2017, 06:38 PM
[oh christ apparently i was not informed that my character has turned into an apprentice what the heck]


Everything happened too fast for the poor kit, and he was so excited that he could barely contain his nervous pacing and scratching. His train of thought was erratic, never giving him a moment to stop and process the whole ordeal. It felt like he had only been a kit for a moon, and now here he was, already about to receive his mentor and apprentice name. Littlekit nearly jumped out of his fur when he heard his leader call the Clan meeting, anxiety and a touch of adrenaline coursing through his veins as if there was some huge emergency. As he heard Russetstar utter the famous words—directed at [I]him this time around (well, and all the other cats in the ceremony)—his heart leaped in his chest, pounding at the speed of sound. For a split-second, he wondered if this was what it would be like at his warrior ceremony. But then the thought was whisked away, never to be seen again once he heard the name of his mentor. Pineneedle. He loved the sound of it already! His bubbling excitement nearly escaped him as he bounded forward to meet his new friend, almost crashing into his mentor. Flashing a sheepish look up at Pineneedle, he stretched forward to touch noses with her.

j a k e
March 4th, 2017, 07:51 AM
Everything happened too fast for the poor kit, and he was so excited that he could barely contain his nervous pacing and scratching. His train of thought was erratic, never giving him a moment to stop and process the whole ordeal. It felt like he had only been a kit for a moon, and now here he was, already about to receive his mentor and apprentice name. Littlekit nearly jumped out of his fur when he heard his leader call the Clan meeting, anxiety and a touch of adrenaline coursing through his veins as if there was some huge emergency. As he heard Russetstar utter the famous words—directed at him this time around (well, and all the other cats in the ceremony)—his heart leaped in his chest, pounding at the speed of sound. For a split-second, he wondered if this was what it would be like at his warrior ceremony. But then the thought was whisked away, never to be seen again once he heard the name of his mentor. Pineneedle. He loved the sound of it already! His bubbling excitement nearly escaped him as he bounded forward to meet his new friend, almost crashing into his mentor. Flashing a sheepish look up at Pineneedle, he stretched forward to touch noses with her.

The she-cat had already known about having Littlekit as an apprentice, however the mere excitement that wavered from their body was enough to make her chuckle slightly. Cloudy green hues lifelessly caressing over the other cats gathered, the fae rose to her paws in a dignified fashion, waiting for the moment to touch noses with her new apprentice. Her tail fluctuated solemnly, whilst auds perked forwards; twitching at Russetstar's words. It still surprised her that she had mentored the leader of the clan, and had taught him all he needed to know; but she knew that she now had to pass this information down to Littlepaw. She only hoped that he wasn't as stubborn as some other cats she had mentored. If he was, then she'd of course go harder on him.

Pineneedle hesitantly broke from her thoughts, noticing the younger tom almost bundling straight into her. She instinctively rose a brow at his behaviour, although her face was soon washed over with glee. She craned her neck down to her apprentice's level, before touching noses with the tom.
And once the deed was done, she awaited for the ceremony to finish so that she could speak with Littlepaw himself. Mainly to make him aware of how she mentored and what they'd be doing throughout his apprenticehood.

Fel
March 16th, 2017, 09:25 PM
[heads up- these are not the regular ceremonies!]

Arcticpaw had disappeared. News spread quickly throughout the clan, and the position of medicine cat apprentice had become vacant again, to Russetstar's dissapointment- though at least there was an upside. He'd been hoping that the clan wouldn't suffer any more damage than what had already been done by the dark era's wrath, though unfortunately, that hadn't been the case. However, it was a nice discovery to find that Geckoleaf had managed to find another apprentice so soon, and the idea of who it was brought a smile to his very face as he flicked his tail, letting his paws guide himself towards the Streamstone. It was time for a ceremony, and he couldn't let his clan- and the new medicine cat apprentice- down just yet. Bright blue eyes shining in the afternoon sunlight, the leader grinned confidently. Pulling himself on top of the smooth slab of stone used as a meetingplace for his clan, he could feel the slight indents of pawprints from leaders before him, from climbing up these steps and pronouncing new warriors, new apprentices, elders, and everything in between. He was more nervous about this ceremony than any other he'd done before, and that might be because it was rather close to him- but he was ready to go, and he couldn't let his nerves overload his senses now.
Holding his head up high, Russetstar took a deep breath before looking out over his clan and starting to speak, projecting his voice to try and reach every single cat in camp, to be able to see this. "All cats old enough to swim in the river, gather under the Streamstone for an announcement!" He called, a mask of confidence appearing on the leader's face as he smiled. They'll make a good medicine cat.

Clover
March 16th, 2017, 09:31 PM
[heads up- these are not the regular ceremonies!]

Arcticpaw had disappeared. News spread quickly throughout the clan, and the position of medicine cat apprentice had become vacant again, to Russetstar's dissapointment- though at least there was an upside. He'd been hoping that the clan wouldn't suffer any more damage than what had already been done by the dark era's wrath, though unfortunately, that hadn't been the case. However, it was a nice discovery to find that Geckoleaf had managed to find another apprentice so soon, and the idea of who it was brought a smile to his very face as he flicked his tail, letting his paws guide himself towards the Streamstone. It was time for a ceremony, and he couldn't let his clan- and the new medicine cat apprentice- down just yet. Bright blue eyes shining in the afternoon sunlight, the leader grinned confidently. Pulling himself on top of the smooth slab of stone used as a meetingplace for his clan, he could feel the slight indents of pawprints from leaders before him, from climbing up these steps and pronouncing new warriors, new apprentices, elders, and everything in between. He was more nervous about this ceremony than any other he'd done before, and that might be because it was rather close to him- but he was ready to go, and he couldn't let his nerves overload his senses now.
Holding his head up high, Russetstar took a deep breath before looking out over his clan and starting to speak, projecting his voice to try and reach every single cat in camp, to be able to see this. "All cats old enough to swim in the river, gather under the Streamstone for an announcement!" He called, a mask of confidence appearing on the leader's face as he smiled. They'll make a good medicine cat.


Geckoleaf stood at the edge of the Streamstone, eyes watching keenly as Russetstar made the initial announcement to the clan, calling them to gather. She was wobbling a bit on three good legs, but still stood strong, though her eyes were glassy with tears. After Arcticpaw had vanished, she'd gone into a bit of depression, finding it hard to focus on anything. After meeting the cat who was to become her apprentice, she had begun to perk up, though- at the very least, there'd be someone to rely on now. But memories of his own ceremony whispered through her mind, and she was on the verge of tears, but she wouldn't cry. She couldn't. It was a happy day for her new apprentice, and she would be doing her best not to only have melancholy memories of Arcticpaw filtering through her brain. She took in a steadying breath, and focused back towards Russetstar, and the ceremony.

spade
March 16th, 2017, 09:33 PM
Hearing words travel out from the clearing, Cricketpaw maneuvered herself to sit just outside the medicine den, where she had spent the past day or so being looked over by Geckoleaf. Since her return to the Clan, she had been reunited to so many of her friends she had missed dearly. Rabbitpaw had been the happiest of all, for which Cricketpaw was glad. She was glad that her memory had been kept alive, and most knew who she was. Of course, being the current leaders daughter might've had something to do with it, to which the Bengal she-cat flicked on ear, a smile gracing her face as she turned her gaze towards the Streamstone. Her father looked so noble and strong standing up there, and a rush of pride swept through her veins. That was her kin. Her kin that was saving RiverClan and repairing all the damaged that she had heard this evil era had caused. It made her shiver to think of the unspeakable horrors that had occurred - and practically started - in RiverClan.
Now, though, there seemed to be some sort of announcement her father wanted to make. Cricketpaw scooted around a bit more to get a better vantage point, pointing her ears forward and sitting tall, waiting for what this announcement was. She assumed it was the regular apprentices and warriors ceremony and that excited the young feline, her eyes sparkling as she watched with anticipation.

monfang
March 16th, 2017, 09:33 PM
Hearing the call of Russetstar, the molly rose her head and turned to face he Streamstone. She slowly rose to her paws and padded towards the stone, and sat herself in the front like always. She hoped this would be fro the disappearance of Articpaw. Getting comfortable, the molly looked a the leader and awaited his announcement.

Fallpotato
March 16th, 2017, 09:36 PM
Massacreclaw padded over to the rock and sat down, smiling. He wondered what this announcement could be, food shortage? Poisoned fish? He shook his head and pushed the thought away, waiting for the leader to make the announcement

Fel
March 16th, 2017, 09:49 PM
She'd arrived.

When she'd come back to RiverClan after having been taken away, it felt like there was so much for the two of them to catch up on- it was almost like he could start sobbing with happiness, really. Of course, he had to be civil here- he couldn't just start screaming, and it was more of a formal announcement. Looking down at both the current medicine cat and the soon-to be medicine apprentice, he couldn't feel prouder- and though Arcticpaw's disappearance was still shocking, he couldn't help but feel happy at this moment. Is it bad to be feeling happy right now? Sighing for a few seconds as he prepared to speak, he lifted his head slowly, taking a deep breath and smiling. "After Arcticpaw's disappearance, it had become apparent that the spot of medicine cat apprentice has become vacant again. However, this won't last for much longer, as somebody else to fill the position has already been found." Grinning as he gestured towards the medicine cat, he continued to speak with pep in his voice, the tone of his words getting even happier with every sentence he said. "Cricketpaw, please step up to the Streamstone."

Clover
March 16th, 2017, 09:55 PM
She'd arrived.

When she'd come back to RiverClan after having been taken away, it felt like there was so much for the two of them to catch up on- it was almost like he could start sobbing with happiness, really. Of course, he had to be civil here- he couldn't just start screaming, and it was more of a formal announcement. Looking down at both the current medicine cat and the soon-to be medicine apprentice, he couldn't feel prouder- and though Arcticpaw's disappearance was still shocking, he couldn't help but feel happy at this moment. Is it bad to be feeling happy right now? Sighing for a few seconds as he prepared to speak, he lifted his head slowly, taking a deep breath and smiling. "After Arcticpaw's disappearance, it had become apparent that the spot of medicine cat apprentice has become vacant again. However, this won't last for much longer, as somebody else to fill the position has already been found." Grinning as he gestured towards the medicine cat, he continued to speak with pep in his voice, the tone of his words getting even happier with every sentence he said. "Cricketpaw, please step up to the Streamstone."


Despite the storm cloud that had followed Geckoleaf around the previous few days, she burst out into a wide grin, her white fangs glinting out from beneath her lips. She was ecstatic- whether or not she should have been, she was, feeling giddy that she would once again have someone to teach and fondle, in all ways. She was guessing that Cricketpaw may grow to be more than an apprentice- more like a younger sibling, someone who she taught and loved, but nothing like how she was near Arcticpaw's surrogate mother. Cricketpaw was a good molly, and Geckoleaf hoped she would eventually see the medicine cat as someone she could confide in, and trust- respect would come first and trust later. Her tail twitched, and she fixed her deep, ocean blue orbs on Cricketpaw, waiting for the bengal's response. Her eyes were filled with emotion, flashes of different feeling seeming to swim through her depths as she waited for Cricketpaw to inevitably step up to the Streamstone, and, hopefully, accept the position.

spade
March 16th, 2017, 09:59 PM
Surprise traveled from her ears to tail tip as Cricketpaw heard her name spoken from her father's mouth. She felt frozen against the earth, almost as if the ice had grown hands and kept her pulled down against the bottom. "What?" she echoed, her blue eyes, so much like her father's, stretching wide with disbelief. She had only been apart of RiverClan for a few days, and was still settling in, and although she had been born RiverClan, this was the last thing she has expected to hear. Her head snapped over to where Geckoleaf sat, and she stared at the medicine cat. Why me? she thought to herself, honestly perplexed at why she had been chosen to become the medicine cat's apprentice. Of course, she had gotten off on a good - no, great - paw with the medicine cat and found peace and serenity in her cozy den, but who didn't?
Swallowing nervously, the Russetstar look-a-like rose to her paws and padded forward slowly, coming to sit more towards the front of the clearing. Her heart pounded in her chest like horse hooves stomping the ground, and everything seemed distant to her. Her forepaws trembled slightly, but the apprentice managed to keep her cool and remain collected, glad for once that her fur always seemed to remain sleek and well-kept due to her RiverClan heritage. From where she now stood, her blue orbs stared up to her father, a smile playing at the edge of her lips as she fully let it sink in.

Clover
March 16th, 2017, 10:25 PM
Surprise traveled from her ears to tail tip as Cricketpaw heard her name spoken from her father's mouth. She felt frozen against the earth, almost as if the ice had grown hands and kept her pulled down against the bottom. "What?" she echoed, her blue eyes, so much like her father's, stretching wide with disbelief. She had only been apart of RiverClan for a few days, and was still settling in, and although she had been born RiverClan, this was the last thing she has expected to hear. Her head snapped over to where Geckoleaf sat, and she stared at the medicine cat. Why me? she thought to herself, honestly perplexed at why she had been chosen to become the medicine cat's apprentice. Of course, she had gotten off on a good - no, great - paw with the medicine cat and found peace and serenity in her cozy den, but who didn't?
Swallowing nervously, the Russetstar look-a-like rose to her paws and padded forward slowly, coming to sit more towards the front of the clearing. Her heart pounded in her chest like horse hooves stomping the ground, and everything seemed distant to her. Her forepaws trembled slightly, but the apprentice managed to keep her cool and remain collected, glad for once that her fur always seemed to remain sleek and well-kept due to her RiverClan heritage. From where she now stood, her blue orbs stared up to her father, a smile playing at the edge of her lips as she fully let it sink in.

Geckoleaf the sleek molly with a smile tugging the corner of her lips up; she didn't blame the young feline for being surprised, especially since she had just recently rejoined the clan. But the time, albeit brief, they had spent together had given her a distinct and lasting impression that she was definitely the right cat for the job. She was unafraid of things such as blood and gore, proven by the other cats resting around her, and Cricketpaw seemed to be bright and clever, and would easily pick up on the herbs and their uses. The fiery pelted medicine cat decided finally to sit, sinking down to a more relaxed position in a single, smooth motion, feeling much better as soon as the weight was alleviated from her legs; they had taken too much strain lately, a result of her fractured forelimb. Although she could potentially hold it with the special power StarClan had granted her, she was still much too afraid to act upon as, due to her unsureness of it's usage and effects.

Fel
March 16th, 2017, 10:28 PM
At Cricketpaw's innocent-seeming response, Russetstar's eyes lit up with amusement as he looked down at the young she-cat, asking 'what' to the proposition of being Geckoleaf's apprentice. Making his voice slightly softer as he responded, he smiled towards his daughter, almost laughing as she asked. "You heard it- Geckoleaf wants you to be her apprentice, to work in the medicine den with her." The leader told her, before raising his head back up to look out upon the clan, his tail held in the air proudly as he asked her one last question.


"Do you accept, Cricketpaw?"


[sorry about the length! ;u;]

spade
March 16th, 2017, 10:38 PM
At Cricketpaw's innocent-seeming response, Russetstar's eyes lit up with amusement as he looked down at the young she-cat, asking 'what' to the proposition of being Geckoleaf's apprentice. Making his voice slightly softer as he responded, he smiled towards his daughter, almost laughing as she asked. "You heard it- Geckoleaf wants you to be her apprentice, to work in the medicine den with her." The leader told her, before raising his head back up to look out upon the clan, his tail held in the air proudly as he asked her one last question.


"Do you accept, Cricketpaw?"


[sorry about the length! ;u;]


For a second, it seemed that everything around Cricketpaw had stopped. She felt as though her breath was hitched in her throat, and everything sounded foggy and distant to her, almost like she was under water. But hearing her father ask her if she would accept, everything seemed to resume to normal. She focused on keeping her breathing in tact, and remembered her mother, and other siblings, out there somewhere. Would they be proud of her, standing here now? How would this change things between her and her siblings? Regardless, a smile stretched across Cricketpaw's soft face and she nodded slowly, the smile growing with each dip of her head.

"Yes. I do."

Fel
March 17th, 2017, 10:12 AM
For a second, it seemed that everything around Cricketpaw had stopped. She felt as though her breath was hitched in her throat, and everything sounded foggy and distant to her, almost like she was under water. But hearing her father ask her if she would accept, everything seemed to resume to normal. She focused on keeping her breathing in tact, and remembered her mother, and other siblings, out there somewhere. Would they be proud of her, standing here now? How would this change things between her and her siblings? Regardless, a smile stretched across Cricketpaw's soft face and she nodded slowly, the smile growing with each dip of her head.

"Yes. I do."
Looking over towards Geckoleaf, the leader continued to talk, glad that the apprentice had taken this opportunity and that the medicine cat would be able to have a new apprentice to help train, to replace the void which Arcticpaw left in the clan's ranks- and unbeknownst to Russetstar, in her heart a well. "In that case, Cricketpaw, you will travel to the Starcave with Geckoleaf, where you will gain your position as medicine cat apprentice." He stated, tail flicking behind him again with pride as he spoke. Lowering his head once more, the leader took a step back before making a final announcement and climbing down from the Streamstone.

"This meeting is dismissed."

Fel
May 22nd, 2017, 08:05 PM
Russetstar had been rather busy lately- ever since his ex-mate and his son had arrived in RiverClan without a warning word, he'd been finding it harder to focus on clan duties. However, doing a few ceremonies might be able to take his mind off of it- and there was something else as well he'd been meaning to do. RiverClan was without a deputy. "Every-cat who is old enough to swim, please gather under the Streamstone for an announcement!"

"Runningkit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Runningpaw. Your mentor will be Chaseripple. I hope Chaseripple will pass down all they know on to you, as he is a loyal warrior."

"Alurekit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Alurepaw. Your mentor will be Toothless. I hope Toothless will pass down all they know on to you, as he is a loyal warrior."

"Oakkit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Oakpaw. Your mentor will be Phantomspirit. I hope Phantomspirit will pass down all they know on to you, as she is a loyal warrior."

"Pleasantkit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Pleasantpaw. Your mentor will be... Shellfeather. I hope Shellfeather will pass down all they know on to you, as she is, well... a loyal warrior." Mentioning his ex-mate as the mentor of this apprentice happened to hurt a little, but it was the best way for her to prove her loyalty, having rejoined the clan.

"Ripkit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Rippaw. Your mentor will be Whimbrelpath. I hope Whimbrelpath will pass down all they know on to you, as they are a loyal warrior."
"Ripplekit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Ripplepaw. Your mentor will be Dewshine. I hope Dewshine will pass down all they know on to you, as they are a loyal warrior."

Now that the apprentices had been done, there were more apprentices who needed to become warriors- to finally finish their training and ascend up the clan's ranking system.

"I, Russetstar, leader of Riverclan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on ese apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend them to you as warriors in their turn,

"Dewpaw, Emeraldpaw, Rainpaw-" He stopped at his apprentice's name, giving him a quiet nod filled with pride as he smiled. "Foampaw, Cherrypaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"

'I do.'

"Then by the powers of Starclan, I give you your warrior names. Dewpaw, from this moment you will be known as Dewheart. Starclan honors your bravery and kindness, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Riverclan. Emeraldpaw, from this moment you will be known as Emeraldeyes. Starclan honors your fierceness and kindness, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Riverclan. Rainpaw... from this moment you will be known as Raincloud. Starclan honors your kindness and loyalty, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Riverclan." You did good, kid. "Foampaw, from this moment you will be known as Foamflower. Starclan honors your wit and sweetness, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Riverclan. Cherrypaw, from this moment you will be known as Cherrypelt. Starclan honors your protectiveness and kindness, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Riverclan."

And finally, new additions to RIverclan- outsiders who were joining their own ranks.

"Splashheart, you have left your old home in Thunderclan to reside in Riverclan, to live peacefully within our clan for the sake of love. We welcome you as a full warrior of Riverclan."

Were they close to completion? Yes.

However, there was one ceremony left.

"Fallenstream, please step up to the Streamstone."

Starfall
May 22nd, 2017, 08:46 PM
tawny~ S A G I E

The ebony warrior grinned widely as his two daughters became apprentices, and grinned even wider when he found out that he was going to be mentoring one of them. He stepped forward and touched noses with Alurekit, his green orbs danced with pride. Their mother wasn't there to see this, and he didn't know where his son and other daughter went, but he was proud, and he planned on showing the two you get mollys this, he planed on smothering them in his love and pride. He took a step back and moved the younger next to her sister, positioning himself right inbetween them. He lowered his head and hispered loud enough for only the two of them "Your mother would be just as proud as I am." he purred as he focused his attention back upon the leader.

Pathos
Ripki- no, no, Rippaw touched noses with units mentor and took a small step back, his sapphires orbs gleamed with excitement. The day had finally come where he could go adventure outside of camp without getting in trouble. The blue/silver tom dipped his head as a polite gesture to Whimbrelpath before he turned his attention back to Russetstar

Foamflower smiled brightly and straightened her stance, her head held high. Although she seemed serious she was actually squealing on the inside, she had been waiting for this day to come and it finally arrived, although she wasn't too entirely sure as to what she was supposed to do. She's seen multiple ceremonies be done while she was an apprentice, but she wasn't still confused, maybe she wasn't thinking straight because she was flustered, which was highly probable. Her ocean blue optics glittered wit her pride and joy as she awaited for the rest of the ceremonies to be conducted.

fenic! woly Lawlipop
Fallenstream hobble out of the den, his pads were sore and he was incredibly tired from chasing after Honeypool all day yesterday. He sat himself down near the edges of the crowd of cats, grogginess still evident on his features, about halfway through the ceremonies was when he finally began to wake up. He changed each name out with excitement, it made him happy to see so many new warriors and apprentices, as well as some new additions to the clans. He usually didn't pay attention to such things, he was usually too busy out in the territory hunting or training, and honestly he preferred to avoid crowds of cats at all costs, but this time he promised himself that he would make it here, he was changing for the better, well atleast he hoped that it was better. He still wasn't too entirely sure about his opinions and thoughts on anything that existed anymore, everything was...changing. With every path he took there was always a corner for him to turn, a new path to take, it was odd and confusing and he wasn't sure how he was supposed to be dealing with it.

At the call of his name his head shot up and his eyes flashed with fear and danced with uncertainty, had the leader figured out what he had done? Was Russetstsr going to banish him? The brawny warrior let out a shaky sigh and pushed his way through the crowd of cats until he was directly below the Streamstone, "Yes, Russetstar?" he asked, a million questions ran through his head.

Fel
May 22nd, 2017, 09:49 PM
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Fallenstream hobble out of the den, his pads were sore and he was incredibly tired from chasing after Honeypool all day yesterday. He sat himself down near the edges of the crowd of cats, grogginess still evident on his features, about halfway through the ceremonies was when he finally began to wake up. He changed each name out with excitement, it made him happy to see so many new warriors and apprentices, as well as some new additions to the clans. He usually didn't pay attention to such things, he was usually too busy out in the territory hunting or training, and honestly he preferred to avoid crowds of cats at all costs, but this time he promised himself that he would make it here, he was changing for the better, well atleast he hoped that it was better. He still wasn't too entirely sure about his opinions and thoughts on anything that existed anymore, everything was...changing. With every path he took there was always a corner for him to turn, a new path to take, it was odd and confusing and he wasn't sure how he was supposed to be dealing with it.

At the call of his name his head shot up and his eyes flashed with fear and danced with uncertainty, had the leader figured out what he had done? Was Russetstsr going to banish him? The brawny warrior let out a shaky sigh and pushed his way through the crowd of cats until he was directly below the Streamstone, "Yes, Russetstar?" he asked, a million questions ran through his head.


Taking in a deep sigh, Russetstar approached the end of the Streamstone carefully as he looked out among the clan for a few seconds, stopping only to fix his eyes onto Fallenstream carefully. "As the clan knows, we are without a deputy- a necessary role for our clan to continue on as a unit." He explained, his russet fur slightly blowing in a few minimal breezes, a sign of newleaf's soon closing. All he hoped was that he was doing the right thing, and picking the right cat for the position. He'd heard well about Fallenstream, and though the two weren't close, he hoped that bringing two different cats together would help unite any sense of divide within RiverClan. "Fallenstream, I am asking if you are able to take on the position of our clan's deputy, and to help me make RiverClan complete again."

Starfall
May 22nd, 2017, 10:17 PM
Taking in a deep sigh, Russetstar approached the end of the Streamstone carefully as he looked out among the clan for a few seconds, stopping only to fix his eyes onto Fallenstream carefully. "As the clan knows, we are without a deputy- a necessary role for our clan to continue on as a unit." He explained, his russet fur slightly blowing in a few minimal breezes, a sign of newleaf's soon closing. All he hoped was that he was doing the right thing, and picking the right cat for the position. He'd heard well about Fallenstream, and though the two weren't close, he hoped that bringing two different cats together would help unite any sense of divide within RiverClan. "Fallenstream, I am asking if you are able to take on the position of our clan's deputy, and to help me make RiverClan complete again."
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The black warrior stood there, his posture straight and his head held high, if he was going to be exiled he was going to keep his dignity in tact, but the next few lines that came out of the leaders mouth almost knocked him onto his back. He couldn't believe what he was hearing, his mouth was agape and his eyes were wide with disbelief, this was the exact opposite of what he was expecting. The tom closed his mouth and took in a deep breath, his mind was going haywire, he wasn't sure of his offer, he wasn't sure if he was supposed to agree. His way of thinking had been flipped upsidown after he meet Honeypool, everything in his life had become brighter, and he was seeing things in a new perspective, but he couldn't see how becoming deputy was going to help Russetstar complete Riverclan, his soul was blighted, tainted, dirty, was he really the cat for the job, was the leader sure? Fallenstream was about to open his maw to reject the offer before images of Honeypool flashed in his mind, her smiling face, her lovable giggle, it made him swoon, his heart throbbed and he became determined. The ink colored tom dipped his head and quickly focused his lapis orbs upon the russet colored leader, nothing but determination and uncertainty danced within the sharp optics "I would be honored to become Riverclans deputy Russetstar." he stated loudly, his voice gave nothing away, no hesitation, no undertanty, no sadness, nothing, no, he had to be sure of this, and he was, besides what better way to understand one of the very things you used to despise by becoming one of them?

seasalt
May 23rd, 2017, 04:02 PM
tawny~

The ebony warrior grinned widely as his two daughters became apprentices, and grinned even wider when he found out that he was going to be mentoring one of them. He stepped forward and touched noses with Alurekit, his green orbs danced with pride. Their mother wasn't there to see this, and he didn't know where his son and other daughter went, but he was proud, and he planned on showing the two you get molly's this, he planed on smothering them in his love and pride. He took a step back and moved the younger next to her sister, positioning himself right in between them. He lowered his head and whispered loud enough for only the two of them "Your mother would be just as proud as I am." he purred as he focused his attention back upon the leader.


starfall
Runningpaw, not Runningkit, was proud. Very proud of herself, yes. But the question still boiled in her mind, a question, so bright, not even StarClan themselves probably couldn't see it. She had a serious gaze as she faced her father. "Dad...where did mom go.., and my other siblings?" She asked, her long fluffy black tail swishing, this question was a serious one that has been on her mind ever since her mother and her two siblings had disappeared. Where did they go? Are they well? Why would they leave? These questions continued to bubble in her mind as he waited for her father's response. She needed answers, now more than ever. Where was her mother. why had she left, so soon before her apprentice ceremony. She wanted her to see it! This upset her, the more she thought about it, and angered her. Why would mom leave like this! Did she not love me anymore!? Her ears went back against her head as she thought about it, and the more that it scared her. "Does she not love us anymore?"

Starfall
June 17th, 2017, 12:52 AM
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Runningpaw, not Runningkit, was proud. Very proud of herself, yes. But the question still boiled in her mind, a question, so bright, not even StarClan themselves probably couldn't see it. She had a serious gaze as she faced her father. "Dad...where did mom go.., and my other siblings?" She asked, her long fluffy black tail swishing, this question was a serious one that has been on her mind ever since her mother and her two siblings had disappeared. Where did they go? Are they well? Why would they leave? These questions continued to bubble in her mind as he waited for her father's response. She needed answers, now more than ever. Where was her mother. why had she left, so soon before her apprentice ceremony. She wanted her to see it! This upset her, the more she thought about it, and angered her. Why would mom leave like this! Did she not love me anymore!? Her ears went back against her head as she thought about it, and the more that it scared her. "Does she not love us anymore?"
The question hit the warrior in the heart, and hit hard. His eyes widened with surprise and he looked down at his daughter, his green optics flickered with uncertainty and depression. A million senarios ran through the toms head, 'she died' 'she was no longer in love with me' 'she hated me' 'she grew tired' 'she was captured' all these ideas swarmed and buzzed in the warriors head and the thoughts themselves made his heart ache. After a few seconds of processing what words he was going to use he let out a sigh and rested his tail on his daughters shoulders "Runningpaw...sweetie listen..mama....mama's not coming back...and papa doesn't know where she went, I don't know where they went, but we can only pray to starclan that they are safe and well." he choked out, trying to keep his composure as he spoke to his daughter. He knew that this question was going to be brought up sometime, he just wished that it wasn't now, he wasn't ready, Toothless wasn't mentally prepared to see how his daughter would react. At Runningpaw's second question the ebony warrior shot up and shook his head "No No! Running, my butterfly, your mother loves you so much! She must have a reason behind why she left!" he exclaimed, his tail flicking behind him.

seasalt
June 18th, 2017, 05:39 PM
The question hit the warrior in the heart, and hit hard. His eyes widened with surprise and he looked down at his daughter, his green optics flickered with uncertainty and depression. A million scenario ran through the toms head, 'she died' 'she was no longer in love with me' 'she hated me' 'she grew tired' 'she was captured' all these ideas swarmed and buzzed in the warriors head and the thoughts themselves made his heart ache. After a few seconds of processing what words he was going to use he let out a sigh and rested his tail on his daughters shoulders "Runningpaw...sweetie listen..mama....mama's not coming back...and papa doesn't know where she went, I don't know where they went, but we can only pray to starclan that they are safe and well." he choked out, trying to keep his composure as he spoke to his daughter. He knew that this question was going to be brought up sometime, he just wished that it wasn't now, he wasn't ready, Toothless wasn't mentally prepared to see how his daughter would react. At Runningpaw's second question the ebony warrior shot up and shook his head "No No! Running, my butterfly, your mother loves you so much! She must have a reason behind why she left!" he exclaimed, his tail flicking behind him.
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The black she cat's brows were narrowed slightly as she stared at her father, her eyes gave away little to nothing about what she was thinking. Not at all. She needed answers, right then and now. And, she wasn't going to wait any longer. The she cat blinked at her father, distress on her expression, her tail lashing at the ground, making dust fly, but it wasn't much dust. Really. "She's... she's not?" Confusion sprinkled in her orbs, her blue-greens, tears threatening to pour from her eyes, and her head raised up to look at her father. "Why did they leave us papa-- Why? What was the reason?" Runningpaw asked, ears going against, or rather pinned her head as she squeaked it out, or really, cried it out, but it sounded squeaky, like she could barely say it out loud. Because she couldn't literally barely say the words out loud, it was a bit much to bare. The tears were pouring out by now, not even slowing down. And Runningpaw let it be. It was hopeless anyways. "If-- If she loved us, then.... why would she leave?? Did-- Did we do something wrong?" The black she cat stammered, a small puddle on the ground from her tears forming. She didn't understand why they would leave at all. She didn't understand at all. It was so confusing. So confusing indeed, it seemed to be. It was. Confusing. Straight away.

seasalt
July 2nd, 2017, 09:24 AM
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The black she cat's brows were narrowed slightly as she stared at her father, her eyes gave away little to nothing about what she was thinking. Not at all. She needed answers, right then and now. And, she wasn't going to wait any longer. The she cat blinked at her father, distress on her expression, her tail lashing at the ground, making dust fly, but it wasn't much dust. Really. "She's... she's not?" Confusion sprinkled in her orbs, her blue-greens, tears threatening to pour from her eyes, and her head raised up to look at her father. "Why did they leave us papa-- Why? What was the reason?" Runningpaw asked, ears going against, or rather pinned her head as she squeaked it out, or really, cried it out, but it sounded squeaky, like she could barely say it out loud. Because she couldn't literally barely say the words out loud, it was a bit much to bare. The tears were pouring out by now, not even slowing down. And Runningpaw let it be. It was hopeless anyways. "If-- If she loved us, then.... why would she leave?? Did-- Did we do something wrong?" The black she cat stammered, a small puddle on the ground from her tears forming. She didn't understand why they would leave at all. She didn't understand at all. It was so confusing. So confusing indeed, it seemed to be. It was. Confusing. Straight away.
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seasalt
July 20th, 2017, 11:55 AM
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The black she cat's brows were narrowed slightly as she stared at her father, her eyes gave away little to nothing about what she was thinking. Not at all. She needed answers, right then and now. And, she wasn't going to wait any longer. The she cat blinked at her father, distress on her expression, her tail lashing at the ground, making dust fly, but it wasn't much dust. Really. "She's... she's not?" Confusion sprinkled in her orbs, her blue-greens, tears threatening to pour from her eyes, and her head raised up to look at her father. "Why did they leave us papa-- Why? What was the reason?" Runningpaw asked, ears going against, or rather pinned her head as she squeaked it out, or really, cried it out, but it sounded squeaky, like she could barely say it out loud. Because she couldn't literally barely say the words out loud, it was a bit much to bare. The tears were pouring out by now, not even slowing down. And Runningpaw let it be. It was hopeless anyways. "If-- If she loved us, then.... why would she leave?? Did-- Did we do something wrong?" The black she cat stammered, a small puddle on the ground from her tears forming. She didn't understand why they would leave at all. She didn't understand at all. It was so confusing. So confusing indeed, it seemed to be. It was. Confusing. Straight away.
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Starfall
July 22nd, 2017, 12:13 PM
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The black she cat's brows were narrowed slightly as she stared at her father, her eyes gave away little to nothing about what she was thinking. Not at all. She needed answers, right then and now. And, she wasn't going to wait any longer. The she cat blinked at her father, distress on her expression, her tail lashing at the ground, making dust fly, but it wasn't much dust. Really. "She's... she's not?" Confusion sprinkled in her orbs, her blue-greens, tears threatening to pour from her eyes, and her head raised up to look at her father. "Why did they leave us papa-- Why? What was the reason?" Runningpaw asked, ears going against, or rather pinned her head as she squeaked it out, or really, cried it out, but it sounded squeaky, like she could barely say it out loud. Because she couldn't literally barely say the words out loud, it was a bit much to bare. The tears were pouring out by now, not even slowing down. And Runningpaw let it be. It was hopeless anyways. "If-- If she loved us, then.... why would she leave?? Did-- Did we do something wrong?" The black she cat stammered, a small puddle on the ground from her tears forming. She didn't understand why they would leave at all. She didn't understand at all. It was so confusing. So confusing indeed, it seemed to be. It was. Confusing. Straight away.
The ebony warrior dropped his head and focused his watery orbs on his paws, he wasn't sure how to act in this situation, half of him wanted to bawl, weep, cry out in anguish over his lost love, yet the other half wished to remain calm and ease his daughter out of the pain, make her forget everything that would hurt her. After a few seconds of avoiding his daughters face and holding back tears the warrior lifted his head and gave his daughter a sad smile, his eyes watery "No, Runningpaw, she's not." he said softly before padding up and pulling his daughter towards him, "I don't know the reason dear, but I know that she wouldn't have left us if it wasn't important." he exclaimed, pulling back so he could look his daughter in the eye, his own green optics danced with anguish, betrayal, and hope. The day Minnowstream disappeared Toothless didn't stop hoping, he never stopped wishing for her well-being, for all of their well beings, his sons, his mate, he missed them. "She loved us dearly...she loves us dearly." he corrected himself "And if something was wrong, your mother wouldn't have run away from it." he added, an acute sense of pain struck his heart while saying that sentence. At that moment he realized that everything was his fault, everyone he came to love, died or became horribly injured. The warrior pulled Runningpaw closer and choked back tears, images of his mother, father, Gracepaw, Northpaw, Blackgaze, it all came flooding into his mind like a tsunami. After he calmed down the ebony warrior pulled back once more and gave his daughter the best smile he could muster "We're all we have now, me, you, and Allurepaw. I'll never leave you, either of you." he whispered, "I promise."

seasalt
July 25th, 2017, 04:02 PM
The ebony warrior dropped his head and focused his watery orbs on his paws, he wasn't sure how to act in this situation, half of him wanted to bawl, weep, cry out in anguish over his lost love, yet the other half wished to remain calm and ease his daughter out of the pain, make her forget everything that would hurt her. After a few seconds of avoiding his daughters face and holding back tears the warrior lifted his head and gave his daughter a sad smile, his eyes watery "No, Runningpaw, she's not." he said softly before padding up and pulling his daughter towards him, "I don't know the reason dear, but I know that she wouldn't have left us if it wasn't important." he exclaimed, pulling back so he could look his daughter in the eye, his own green optics danced with anguish, betrayal, and hope. The day Minnowstream disappeared Toothless didn't stop hoping, he never stopped wishing for her well-being, for all of their well beings, his sons, his mate, he missed them. "She loved us dearly...she loves us dearly." he corrected himself "And if something was wrong, your mother wouldn't have run away from it." he added, an acute sense of pain struck his heart while saying that sentence. At that moment he realized that everything was his fault, everyone he came to love, died or became horribly injured. The warrior pulled Runningpaw closer and choked back tears, images of his mother, father, Gracepaw, Northpaw, Blackgaze, it all came flooding into his mind like a tsunami. After he calmed down the ebony warrior pulled back once more and gave his daughter the best smile he could muster "We're all we have now, me, you, and Allurepaw. I'll never leave you, either of you." he whispered, "I promise."


Runningpaw wanted to yowl out in grief and anguish, to spill out all her emotions. To let it all out. All of it But, she didn't. Why. She had no, idea. No idea. She wanted to. And yet, she controlled herself from doing so. Her ears flattened, blue green optics filled with tears. She could barely see from her tears, well, she could still see, with the tears, but still, it was a bit blurry. The black she cat buried her muzzle in his fur, before looking at her father. "R-..Really?" She blinked away some of the tears, she felt... a tiny bit better. But the grief, the pain, would never go away. Or the rage. The sorrow would always be with her, no matter how better she felt. She felt if she would never get over it, or move on. "T-Thank you... papa.." She gave a pained, small smile. It wasn't their for long, before a frown was once again on her face. "I.." She started, before she closed her mouth. "Never mind..." The black she cat muttered to herself, tail swishing at the grass.

Fel
July 29th, 2017, 10:54 PM
Flicking his tail, Russetstar proceeded into the clearing of of his den for a few paces, glancing up towards the Streamstone carefully before beginning to climb the rock. His paws scraped rock as he thought a bit about what he'd just talked about with Halestar- he needed to do ceremonies anyways, but this meeting would be much more than just that. Reaching the top with a huff of pride, the tom glanced out among the camp with a grin before calling out to the clan he led- and possibly even a few Shadowclanners already starting to join the crowds. "All cats who are old enough to learn how to swim, gather under the Streamstone for a clan meeting!"

Alright, I've got to start out with ceremonies- I can ease the clan into the announcement, I guess. It's a lot to take in all at once, but I can't just let ShadowClan suffer like that- they've never done anything to harm us in so long, despite their... muddled history with RiverClan. "Coalkit, please step forwards." He announced, flicking his tail with a huff as he looked out among his Clanmates which had slowly begun to gather.

"Coalkit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Coalpaw. Your mentor will be Cloudrain. I hope Cloudrain will pass down all they know on to you, as she is a loyal warrior." Glancing down towards the two cats he'd mentioned, he cleared his throat as he prepared for just a few more ceremonies, these ones for new warriors of his clan. Suspiciousmindz

"Goosepaw, Shellpaw, and Sea- step forwards."

"Goosepaw, Shellpaw- do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"

'I do.'

"Then by the powers of Starclan, I give you your warrior names. Goosepaw, from this moment you will be known as Goosepath. Starclan honors your strong-heartedness and courage, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Riverclan. Shellpaw, from this moment you will be known as Shellnight. Starclan honors your bravery and kindness, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Riverclan." Fox the Mighty

And then there was one.


"Sea, you have left your old life as a loner to reside in Riverclan, to live peacefully within our clan. We welcome you as a full warrior of Riverclan under the name Seafang." Seafang the beast

Clearing his throat, he now had another announcement to make- this one much bigger than a couple of stray ceremonies to be completed. Flicking his tail, he remained standing on the Streamstone, aiming to seem as confident as possible in this situation and with his own desicion. "There is one more thing left to announce- recently, I have talked with the leader of ShadowClan, Halestar. Her clan's territory has been flooded due to a recent rainstorm, and they will be staying here in our territory for the time being, as to preserve the five clans in the forest as they are. I expect every one of you to show nothing but respect for our guests, and to treat them as your equals."

Leucos
July 29th, 2017, 11:02 PM
Flicking his tail, Russetstar proceeded into the clearing of of his den for a few paces, glancing up towards the Streamstone carefully before beginning to climb the rock. His paws scraped rock as he thought a bit about what he'd just talked about with Halestar- he needed to do ceremonies anyways, but this meeting would be much more than just that. Reaching the top with a huff of pride, the tom glanced out among the camp with a grin before calling out to the clan he led- and possibly even a few Shadowclanners already starting to join the crowds. "All cats who are old enough to learn how to swim, gather under the Streamstone for a clan meeting!"

Alright, I've got to start out with ceremonies- I can ease the clan into the announcement, I guess. It's a lot to take in all at once, but I can't just let ShadowClan suffer like that- they've never done anything to harm us in so long, despite their... muddled history with RiverClan. "Coalkit, please step forwards." He announced, flicking his tail with a huff as he looked out among his Clanmates which had slowly begun to gather.

"Coalkit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Coalpaw. Your mentor will be Cloudrain. I hope Cloudrain will pass down all they know on to you, as she is a loyal warrior." Glancing down towards the two cats he'd mentioned, he cleared his throat as he prepared for just a few more ceremonies, these ones for new warriors of his clan. Suspiciousmindz

"Goosepaw, Shellpaw, and Sea- step forwards."

"Goosepaw, Shellpaw- do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"

'I do.'

"Then by the powers of Starclan, I give you your warrior names. Goosepaw, from this moment you will be known as Goosepath. Starclan honors your strong-heartedness and courage, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Riverclan. Shellpaw, from this moment you will be known as Shellnight. Starclan honors your bravery and kindness, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Riverclan." Fox the Mighty

And then there was one.


"Sea, you have left your old life as a loner to reside in Riverclan, to live peacefully within our clan. We welcome you as a full warrior of Riverclan under the name Seafang." Seafang the beast

Clearing his throat, he now had another announcement to make- this one much bigger than a couple of stray ceremonies to be completed. Flicking his tail, he remained standing on the Streamstone, aiming to seem as confident as possible in this situation and with his own desicion. "There is one more thing left to announce- recently, I have talked with the leader of ShadowClan, Halestar. Her clan's territory has been flooded due to a recent rainstorm, and they will be staying here in our territory for the time being, as to preserve the five clans in the forest as they are. I expect every one of you to show nothing but respect for our guests, and to treat them as your equals."



Seafang bowed to russetstar and meowed as a thank you " I will protect my new home and uphold the rights as a warrior" she said happly and walked to join the others.

Mango
July 30th, 2017, 11:25 AM
Doodle
Whitenose nodded,"This should be good for our kits, making a friendship in another clan."

Hollowkit thumped her tiny tail," I'm going to chase those trespassers out when they see me bear my fangs they'll be running with there tails turned all the way to Thunderclan." She puffed her chest out and bared her tiny fangs.

Doodle
July 30th, 2017, 12:34 PM
Doodle
Whitenose nodded,"This should be good for our kits, making a friendship in another clan."

Hollowkit thumped her tiny tail," I'm going to chase those trespassers out when they see me bear my fangs they'll be running with there tails turned all the way to Thunderclan." She puffed her chest out and bared her tiny fangs.

Petalsky smiled at Hollowkit's act of heroics. "Yes, they'll be very scared of you honey," he mewed down to the kit, before turning to her mate with a nod. "Yes, it should. Though I hope no one's too rough with them..." The molly couldn't help but worry a bit, she was finding that she was a bit of a protective mother. If anything happened to her kits, she'd be at a lost to what to do. In fact, she'd probably be too upset to do anything else. She loved them so much, and was willing to do anything for them.

Mango
July 30th, 2017, 01:20 PM
Petalsky smiled at Hollowkit's act of heroics. "Yes, they'll be very scared of you honey," he mewed down to the kit, before turning to her mate with a nod. "Yes, it should. Though I hope no one's too rough with them..." The molly couldn't help but worry a bit, she was finding that she was a bit of a protective mother. If anything happened to her kits, she'd be at a lost to what to do. In fact, she'd probably be too upset to do anything else. She loved them so much, and was willing to do anything for them.


Whitenose glanced down at Hollowkit," Hollowkit, honey. You shouldn't chase Shadowclan out. They need a place to stay and the warrior code allows it in a time of need. I want you and your brothers to be nice to the Shadowclan kits and queens alright. And be kind to the elders and apprentices. You can play tough with the warriors tough."

Hollowkit blinked," Oh. Alright."

Mango
July 30th, 2017, 06:19 PM
Petalsky smiled, marveling at how wonderful of a father Whitenose was. Really, their kits would have the best father in the entire clan. Probably in all the clans. The molly scooted closer to her mate, nuzzling her head into his chest briefly before turning to look down at Hollowkit. "Just be mindful of how confusing this must be to every cat. Shadowclan won't have time to play right now since they'll be trying to get used to all the change."

Hollowkit gasped,"There kits doing apprentice duties!?"

Jingle
August 14th, 2017, 04:22 PM
Halestar jumped onto the stone, looking over the clan. She sighed faintly, feeling the need to do her ceremonies for a long while now- even though she was in another camp the deeds needed to be done with her own clan as it had been quite a while.

"Let all ShadowClan cats and other cats who feel it's necessary to attend and are old enough to catch their own prey gather here beneath the Hi-Streamstone for a ShadowClan meeting!" The ShadowClan leader said, voice booming She waited a few moments for cats to gather beneath her before starting. "It's time for some apprentices to become warriors and some kits to become apprentices- along with several name changes."

The leader looked at the small kits who had gathered- it was there time to become apprentices.

"Galaxykit, Emitkit, Whitekit, Pearlkit, Lambkit, and Tawnykit- please step forward as well." Halestar said with a large smile, her tone softening much as the smaller kits stepped forward.

"Galaxykit, Emitkit, Whitekit, Pearlkit, Lambkit, and Tawnykit, you have all reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you kits to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Galaxypaw, Emitpaw, Whitepaw, Pearlpaw, and Lambpaw. Your mentors will be Stormheart for Galaxykit, Emitkit your mentor will be Blackblaze, Whitekit your mentor will be Tasmaniandevil, Pearlkit your mentor will be Pyritecrest, Lambkit your mentor will be Goldeneye. Tawnykit your mentor will be Leafclaw. I hope they will pass down all they know on to you." She said, watching the kits squirm with excitement.

"Moonpaw, Blarepaw, Gingerpaw, Branchpaw, Desertpaw, Stormpaw, and Vixenpaw- please step forward."

[They step forward and look up at Halestar]

"I, Halestar, leader of ShadowClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend them to you as a warrior in their turn."

"Moonpaw, Blarepaw, Gingerpaw, Branchpaw, Desertpaw, Stormpaw, and Vixenpaw do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"

["I do"]

"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior names. Moonpaw, from this moment you will be known as Moonclaw. StarClan honors your fierceness and being quick-witted, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ShadowClan. Blarepaw, from this moment you will be known as Blarestorm. StarClan honors your bravery and generosity, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ShadowClan. Gingerpaw, from this moment you will be known as Gingerstripe. StarClan honors your strength and loyalty, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ShadowClan. Branchpaw, from this moment you will be known as Branchpelt. StarClan honors your loyalty and responsibility, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ShadowClan. Desertpaw, from this moment you will be known as Desertpelt. StarClan honors your selflessness and courageousness, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ShadowClan. Stormpaw, from this moment you will be known as Stormclaw. StarClan honors your energy and compassion, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ShadowClan. Vixenpaw, from this moment you will be known as Vixenlight. StarClan honors your courage and loyalty, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ShadowClan. " The leader said, flicking her tail softly and nodding at the new warriors.

"We also have several new members to ShadowClan, please step forward, you know who you are. I would like to thank you for joining us and taking on the warrior code- I, Halestar, leader of ShadowClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these new members. They have trained hard and will continue to train hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend them to you as a warrior in their turn. Grey, Bella, Nightfrost, Flamecloud, Lucky, Mosstail, and Echopaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"

["I do"]

"Then by the powers of StarClan, I welcome you to ShadowClan. StarClan honors your courage to join, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ShadowClan."

"There also have been several requests for name changes." Halestar said, looking at the other cats before sighing. "So without further ado- Lucky, please step forward. You will now be known as Nightpaw and your mentor will be Skunkbelly. Peppermentpickle, please also step forward- you will now be known as referred to as Half-tail."

"That will conclude all the ceremonies, thank you." She said before jumping off the stones and padding back to the place she slept- sighing faintly at her clan's situation.

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wickedvirtues
August 14th, 2017, 04:45 PM
[FONT="Times New Roman"]Halestar jumped onto the stone, looking over the clan. She sighed faintly, feeling the need to do her ceremonies for a long while now- even though she was in another camp the deeds needed to be done with her own clan as it had been quite a while.

"Let all ShadowClan cats and other cats who feel it's necessary to attend and are old enough to catch their own prey gather here beneath the Hi-Streamstone for a ShadowClan meeting!" The ShadowClan leader said, voice booming She waited a few moments for cats to gather beneath her before starting. "It's time for some apprentices to become warriors and some kits to become apprentices- along with several name changes."

"Moonpaw, Blarepaw, Gingerpaw, Branchpaw, Desertpaw, Stormpaw, and Vixenpaw- please step forward."

[They step forward and look up at Halestar]

"I, Halestar, leader of ShadowClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend them to you as a warrior in their turn."

"Moonpaw, Blarepaw, Gingerpaw, Branchpaw, Desertpaw, Stormpaw, and Vixenpaw do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"

["I do"]

"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior names. Moonpaw, from this moment you will be known as Moonclaw. StarClan honors your fierceness and being quick-witted, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ShadowClan. Blarepaw, from this moment you will be known as Blarestorm. StarClan honors your bravery and generosity, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ShadowClan. Gingerpaw, from this moment you will be known as Gingerstripe. StarClan honors your strength and loyalty, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ShadowClan. Branchpaw, from this moment you will be known as Branchpelt. StarClan honors your loyalty and responsibility, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ShadowClan. Desertpaw, from this moment you will be known as Desertpelt. StarClan honors your selflessness and courageousness, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ShadowClan. Stormpaw, from this moment you will be known as Stormclaw. StarClan honors your energy and compassion, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ShadowClan. Vixenpaw, from this moment you will be known as Vixenlight. StarClan honors your courage and loyalty, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ShadowClan. " The leader said, flicking her tail softly and nodding at the new warriors.

Silentshade
Vixenlight grinned at her new name, though she wished she'd gotten her ceremony in ShadowClan. Stop being mouse-brained, you're lucky to even be a warrior! She thought, giddy with excitement. Vixenlight turned to Stormclaw, giving a little bounce on her paws. "This is so exciting!" She squealed, ears pricked. It was odd, she didn't feel any older, but she had new responsibilities. She could have a mate, or even kits! Vixenlight shook the thoughts away, no, she was too young for those. "Hello Stormclaw She teased, emphasizing 'claw' in his name. She gave him a little nudge before glancing around RiverClan. Somehow she didn't feel as glad to be a warrior, a tiny knot of worry in her stomach remaining despite her excitement. Vixenlight swallowed her doubts, reminding herself they'd be home in what would seem like no time. "Aren't you excited?" She asked him, tilting her head slightly to the side with a grin still on her maw. This was a once-in-a-lifetime thing, after all.

ShiningFern
August 14th, 2017, 05:29 PM
"Tawnykit- please step forward as well," Halestar said with a large smile, her tone softening much as the smaller kits stepped forward.

"Tawnykit, you have all reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you kits to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Tawnypaw. Tawnypaw your mentor will be Leafclaw. I hope they will pass down all they know on to you." She said, watching the kits squirm with excitement.


SilverWinter

Tawnypaw waved her tail excitedly, looking to Leafclaw. She padded closer and touched noses with the warrior who Halestar assigned to be her mentor. "Hello. What do we do first?" The small apprentice asked, eyes staring up at her mentor. Her pelt was still prickling with excitment.

Charmer
August 14th, 2017, 08:48 PM
Panic

Lucky stood in front of the Streamstone for a long moment, her heart alight with joy. She was a real apprentice of Shadowclan now. Now she was Nightpaw! Nightpaw turned to see her mentor standing nearby and bound up to him, giddy as a kit. "You're my mentor! I'm your apprentice!" she repeated gleefully.

Mayflower
August 14th, 2017, 10:29 PM
Constellation

Blackblaze smiled broadly, standing and padding towards his new apprentice. From what he had seen of Emitpaw, the tom was an energetic and fun cat. Good. The small warrior stood in front of his apprentice, gently touching his nose to the tom's. "Nice to meet you, Wmitpaw. It'll be a pleasure to work with you." Blackblaze was proud that Halestar had thought he was a suitable mentor for Emitpaw. He silently swore to do his best.

Cosmo
August 15th, 2017, 06:55 AM
SparkleDemon
Gingerstripe smiled happily. She had become a warrior at the same time Blarep-wind, had! She certainly hadn't expected it to happen, but it had! So, her old thoughts didn't matter. The molly's frantic and excited gaze swept the crowd of cats. Searching for her friend. Where was Blarewind? Gingerstripe got up, and began making her way through the crowd of cats at a slow pace. "Blarewind!" the words fought to escape, but she held them down, letting her gaze be the only thing that revealed she was searching for the young tom.

Bracken12
August 15th, 2017, 03:32 PM
@Silentshade (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=2952)
Vixenlight grinned at her new name, though she wished she'd gotten her ceremony in ShadowClan. Stop being mouse-brained, you're lucky to even be a warrior! She thought, giddy with excitement. Vixenlight turned to Stormclaw, giving a little bounce on her paws. "This is so exciting!" She squealed, ears pricked. It was odd, she didn't feel any older, but she had new responsibilities. She could have a mate, or even kits! Vixenlight shook the thoughts away, no, she was too young for those. "Hello Stormclaw She teased, emphasizing 'claw' in his name. She gave him a little nudge before glancing around RiverClan. Somehow she didn't feel as glad to be a warrior, a tiny knot of worry in her stomach remaining despite her excitement. Vixenlight swallowed her doubts, reminding herself they'd be home in what would seem like no time. "Aren't you excited?" She asked him, tilting her head slightly to the side with a grin still on her maw. This was a once-in-a-lifetime thing, after all.
"hello yourself Vixenlight, must feel nice to finally be able to tell everyone that's your name!" Stormclaw smiled widely. He felt....confused. He had always been imagining him standing before Highbranch, having Shadowclan call his name in their own territory. But he was proud to be a full fledged warrior of Shadowclan, and he could do everything and anything he wanted, find a mate, raise some kits, fight in battles, and eventually retire; but he didn't want to think about that yet. All he wanted to do was hang out with Vixenlight and then as soon as he was able, blow this territory and head home. "Oh, yeah, I'm excited alright, I mean- it's not every day you become a warrior!" He was still smiling, but it wavered slightly, and then faded into a frown. "Vixenlight, do you think... that Venompelt and Forestdawn would be proud of me? Even if they left me here?" he asked, looking at his paws. His whole life he had been searching for approval from his clan, his friends, his family, anyone! And he had known his parents would never come back. Suddenly he felt like crying like a kit. He had everything taken from him, his parents, his home, and now all he had was Vixenlight.

(Venompelt = his dad, Forestdawn = his mom, she left when he was two moons old and his dad left when he was three and a half moons old. His mom went loco)

wickedvirtues
August 15th, 2017, 04:41 PM
"hello yourself Vixenlight, must feel nice to finally be able to tell everyone that's your name!" Stormclaw smiled widely. He felt....confused. He had always been imagining him standing before Highbranch, having Shadowclan call his name in their own territory. But he was proud to be a full fledged warrior of Shadowclan, and he could do everything and anything he wanted, find a mate, raise some kits, fight in battles, and eventually retire; but he didn't want to think about that yet. All he wanted to do was hang out with Vixenlight and then as soon as he was able, blow this territory and head home. "Oh, yeah, I'm excited alright, I mean- it's not every day you become a warrior!" He was still smiling, but it wavered slightly, and then faded into a frown. "Vixenlight, do you think... that Venompelt and Forestdawn would be proud of me? Even if they left me here?" he asked, looking at his paws. His whole life he had been searching for approval from his clan, his friends, his family, anyone! And he had known his parents would never come back. Suddenly he felt like crying like a kit. He had everything taken from him, his parents, his home, and now all he had was Vixenlight.

(Venompelt = his dad, Forestdawn = his mom, she left when he was two moons old and his dad left when he was three and a half moons old. His mom went loco)

(Poor beanie)
"Yeah, it kind of does. No more of the 'paw' stuff for us!" She chuckled, her eyes glowing with excitement. It was a tiny bit confusing, being in RiverClan for this honor and not in ShadowClan. But her Clanmates had been there, giving her a tiny bit of comfort. At least she was an official warrior, being in another Clan couldn't make that untrue. Vixenlight gave a little trill, tail sweeping around her paws as she sat. Now she could hunt and fight freely, no more training, and maybe settle for a bit with a mate and some kits of her own. They were adorable. She shook her head quickly, blinking. Not quite yet, maybe soon, but not quite yet. "Same, it's a huge honor!" Vixenlight purred, her eyes bright. She frowned as Stormclaw frowned, tilting her head slightly. "Course they would, Stormy, you're a great cat." She soothed, giving him a little nuzzle. She had no idea where the act came from, but it felt right to do it so she didn't backtrack. That'd be.. rude, sort of. Besides, Stormclaw was her best friend! It wasn't weird with best friends. Vixenlight couldn't help the small blush spreading over her ear tips, but it wasn't too severe as she didn't want to seem weird to him.

goddess of ducks
August 15th, 2017, 09:52 PM
[this is for Stormheart and Galaxykit, but I had to change her name because reasons so now it's Cometkit. Just so you are aware]

Cometpaw smiled happily up at Halestar. This was it, she was finally an apprentice. No more long moons and nights and days spent in the nursery, no more being treated like a helpless bundle of fur. She actually could have a say in things now. She could be herself, without worrying about bothering other kits or queens. She could hunt, she could fight, she could protect her clan! And best of all, Stormheart was her mentor. Stormheart she had already met. She knew the cat already, and now they would spend even more time together.

She turned, looking for the familiar pelt among all the cats and the two clans gathered there. There were so many but she managed to find the feline and she bonded over to the,. "Stormheart!" The fluffy gray, black and white specked kit cried as she flung her body into her mentor, toppling the two to the ground,
Integrity

Barnabas
August 16th, 2017, 02:09 AM
SparkleDemon
Gingerstripe smiled happily. She had become a warrior at the same time Blarep-wind, had! She certainly hadn't expected it to happen, but it had! So, her old thoughts didn't matter. The molly's frantic and excited gaze swept the crowd of cats. Searching for her friend. Where was Blarewind? Gingerstripe got up, and began making her way through the crowd of cats at a slow pace. "Blarewind!" the words fought to escape, but she held them down, letting her gaze be the only thing that revealed she was searching for the young tom.


Blarewind looked around for Gingerstripe, spotting her a few lengths away. He heard her call his name and he quickly ran to her. "We're Warriors. We're finally Warriors! We were made warriors together!" Yowled Blarewind in excitement. The tom had pushed their quarrel a few moons back away and was looking towards the future. The future where he would spend most of his time with Gingerstripe.

Teggy
August 16th, 2017, 07:43 AM
[this is for Stormheart and Galaxykit, but I had to change her name because reasons so now it's Cometkit. Just so you are aware]

Cometpaw smiled happily up at Halestar. This was it, she was finally an apprentice. No more long moons and nights and days spent in the nursery, no more being treated like a helpless bundle of fur. She actually could have a say in things now. She could be herself, without worrying about bothering other kits or queens. She could hunt, she could fight, she could protect her clan! And best of all, Stormheart was her mentor. Stormheart she had already met. She knew the cat already, and now they would spend even more time together.

She turned, looking for the familiar pelt among all the cats and the two clans gathered there. There were so many but she managed to find the feline and she bonded over to the,. "Stormheart!" The fluffy gray, black and white specked kit cried as she flung her body into her mentor, toppling the two to the ground,
Integrity
Stormheart heard her name and her ears perked up. The molly looked at the newly apprentice as Cometpaw made her way over. "Hello Cometpaw!" she purred with delight at her new apprentice. She was happy Halestar assigned an apprentice to her, she was ready to share all her knowledge with this one cat.

Cosmo
August 16th, 2017, 08:03 AM
Blarewind looked around for Gingerstripe, spotting her a few lengths away. He heard her call his name and he quickly ran to her. "We're Warriors. We're finally Warriors! We were made warriors together!" Yowled Blarewind in excitement. The tom had pushed their quarrel a few moons back away and was looking towards the future. The future where he would spend most of his time with Gingerstripe.



Gingerstripe nodded, her heart beating faster in her chest. "I know." she purred, her eyes twinkling with amusement. Blarewind was really, really amusing her. The ginger tabby moved to his side, and began walking towards the warriors den. "Try to be quiet." she suggested, aware of all the apprentices and mentors around. Gingerstripe smiled, aware that Blarewind knew they were there. It was a bit funny, a newly made warrior running up to another newly made warrior and yowling about being made warriors together. She was sure someone was going to fine him aggravating.

goddess of ducks
August 16th, 2017, 12:49 PM
Stormheart heard her name and her ears perked up. The molly looked at the newly apprentice as Cometpaw made her way over. "Hello Cometpaw!" she purred with delight at her new apprentice. She was happy Halestar assigned an apprentice to her, she was ready to share all her knowledge with this one cat.

Cometpaw's dark blue-green gaze was shining bright with excitement and she jumped around in front of her mentor. "Stormheart! I'm so happy you're my mentor!" she squeaked excitedly. "When can we train? What will you teach me? Are we gonna hunt first or fight first? Are we gonna scout out Riverclan's territory? How are we gonna hunt our normal prey in Riverclan's territory?" she babbled on, the questions flooding out of her mouth. She was curious and wanted to know, so the words flowed like the river out of her mouth, leaving poor Stormheart to deal with it all.

Teggy
August 16th, 2017, 03:52 PM
Cometpaw's dark blue-green gaze was shining bright with excitement and she jumped around in front of her mentor. "Stormheart! I'm so happy you're my mentor!" she squeaked excitedly. "When can we train? What will you teach me? Are we gonna hunt first or fight first? Are we gonna scout out Riverclan's territory? How are we gonna hunt our normal prey in Riverclan's territory?" she babbled on, the questions flooding out of her mouth. She was curious and wanted to know, so the words flowed like the river out of her mouth, leaving poor Stormheart to deal with it all.

Stormheart looked at the apprentice with wide eyes. How does one even talk that fast... she thought thinking of a way to answer them all. ''You'll have to wait and see!" she purred.

goddess of ducks
August 16th, 2017, 10:51 PM
Stormheart looked at the apprentice with wide eyes. How does one even talk that fast... she thought thinking of a way to answer them all. ''You'll have to wait and see!" she purred.


Cometpaw's whiskers twitched in a bit of frustration. "But when can we start? I want to find out as soon as possible. Just let me know when you wanna start? Okay?" She meowed, still really excited and on an energy high from her ceremony.

Teggy
August 16th, 2017, 11:07 PM
Cometpaw's whiskers twitched in a bit of frustration. "But when can we start? I want to find out as soon as possible. Just let me know when you wanna start? Okay?" She meowed, still really excited and on an energy high from her ceremony.
Stormheart looked at the apprentice happily. "You should probably get some rest. We will start tomorrow!" the she cat purred out.

goddess of ducks
August 17th, 2017, 07:09 AM
Stormheart looked at the apprentice happily. "You should probably get some rest. We will start tomorrow!" the she cat purred out.


Cometpaw tried her best to hide her disappointment, but didn't do so well at it. The only problem was, she had no idea where the apprentices den was in this place... "I'll see you tomorrow then." She chirpped happily.

Teggy
August 18th, 2017, 10:13 AM
Cometpaw tried her best to hide her disappointment, but didn't do so well at it. The only problem was, she had no idea where the apprentices den was in this place... "I'll see you tomorrow then." She chirpped happily.
Stromheart saw the young apprentices disappointment. "If you want we can do a quick hunting lesson?" she offered being the softy she was with young cats.

goddess of ducks
August 18th, 2017, 11:08 AM
Stromheart saw the young apprentices disappointment. "If you want we can do a quick hunting lesson?" she offered being the softy she was with young cats.
Cometpaw's expression changed in a blink of an eye. She was just about to go off in search of the apprentices den, but Stormheart spoke up first. "Of course I would! I'll race you to the river!" She cried, remembering having seen it on her way in with Smokeblossom. She took off out of camp, her fuzzy gray speckled pelt clinging tight to her thin frame as she bolted out of camp.

Fel
August 20th, 2017, 06:41 PM
This was going to be hard for him.

Even talking to Daypaw didn't completely heal him from what had happened with his daughter. Her life had been taken away far too early than what she deserved, and not only that, but Cricketpaw had been a hero. She'd saved the ShadowClan medicine cat's life, and it was only another bitter reminder that his daughter had so much potential- that she had been the kindest soul in RiverClan, and had never deserved anything that had happened to her.

He didn't exactly want to do this ceremony.

He didn't want to have to replace the spot Cricketpaw had once filled- perhaps he was being selfish, but he had never gotten over the grief which had struck him from his daughter's death. He didn't even find her body, for goodness' sakes.

However, this was for the good of his clan- they needed this, no matter how much he tried to mentally deny the fact. Taking a sigh before he headed towards the Streamstone with a weary expression on his face, the leader called out to the cats below as he made his announcement. "...All cats old enough to swim, please gather under the Streamstone for a meeting!"

"...And Juniperkit- please step up to the Streamstone, as well."
AbsurdJinx

@Clover (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=605)

AbsurdJinx
August 20th, 2017, 06:55 PM
Clover fenic!

Juniperkit stepped forward from her place among the throng of her clanmates - as well as ShadowClan clanmembers. Her eyes were flaring with excitement, her head held high and her posture impressive due to the confidence that flooded through her. Her pelt was smooth after a thorough wash. She looked over her shoulder, searching the crowd for her parents. She hoped she'd make them proud. And then she searched for her mentor, the cat she also yearned to make proud. Juniperkit had so much weighing on her shoulders, but she tried not to let it get to her. She had to make her parents proud, her mentor proud, and unbeknownst to her, she had to prove herself to Russetstar.

The young cat suddenly inhaled sharply, having finally realized just how much responsibility she'd have to deal with. The flare in Juniperkit's eyes faded slightly, but it quickly returned as she reminded herself what an honor this was. She looked up at Russetstar, a determined gleam in her green eyes. Whatever she had to do, she'd made her clanmates proud, she was sure of that.

Clover
August 20th, 2017, 07:10 PM
Geckoleaf didn't know how Russetstar felt about this, but one glance at his worried face told her that this was hurting him already. A twinge of guilt shot through her abdomen at the thought she was causing him pain; it must be hard for him, especially, to have to try and fill the place in the clan that Cricketpaw so comfortably supplied.

Putting it kindly, the medicine cat herself had been dreading this moment.

Despite her every excitement over Juniperkit, she didn't feel ready to say goodbye to Cricketpaw fully and try to train a new medicine cat. Even when she taught Daypaw, there were some hints of Cricketpaw that still seemed to float between them, unsaid. But now, this was the final goodbye.

She stood, statuesque, waiting for the announcement, and ceremony, to go and finish. Her muscles rigid, she watched Juniperkit, excited and anxious Juniperkit, step forward. The fiery tabby felt a mix of deep dread and overwhelming excitement boil inside her; the mottled kitten was the perfect apprentice, eager and anticipatory, ready to learn whatever was thrown at her. But Geckoleaf didn't feel right appointing a third apprentice; her first two had been, as far as she was aware, killed or murdered. What could happen to this one, she would only dare guess at.

fenic! AbsurdJinx

Fel
August 20th, 2017, 09:39 PM
"..."

Juniperkit had stepped up, and Russetstar could see that Geckoleaf had arrived on the scene as well. He was already getting a bit upset at the idea, but if he was RiverClan's leader, he couldn't show it, could he? Taking a deep breath before beginning to talk again, it was clear the leader wasn't as peppy as he normally was- not even thanks to this one ceremony, but more the pounds of stress loaded onto him as ShadowClan had been staying in their territory as well. Will I ever catch a break?

"...Juniperkit, StarClan has designated you towards a path much different than the rest of the clan's apprentices. Geckoleaf has expressed interest in taking you under her wing as an apprentice, and so from now on, you shall be known as Juniperpaw. May StarClan light your path." He instructed, lashing his tail in an attempt to show confidence as he finished speaking.

"...This meeting is hereby dismissed." He murmured again, his eyes slightly narrowed as he climbed down off of the Streamstone-

were those tears forming in his eyes?
AbsurdJinx Clover

AbsurdJinx
August 20th, 2017, 10:18 PM
Clover

Juniperpaw, oblivious to Russetstar's internal pain, grinned brightly and spun on her heel to face Geckoleaf. She was too excited to notice the body language of the leader, and honestly, she probably wouldn't want to know what Russetstar was feeling. After all, it would only be more weight on her shoulders, and it wasn't anything Juniperpaw could fix with a flick of her tail-tip. It would take time and effort, and Russetstar would have to meet her halfway. Unfortunately, Russetstar didn't seem anywhere near ready to accept Juniperpaw.

Turning to Geckoleaf, and skipping forward a few steps to meet her mentor, eyes shining brightly with excitement and disbelief, Juniperpaw murmured softly, ``I'll make you proud, I swear by StarClan.`` Juniperpaw had taken a moment to be sweet and calm which also happened to ease her excitement. She was now able to act calmer with more control over her actions. Exhaling heavily to further remain calm, Juniperpaw started, ``So,`` Releasing a small laugh, ``What's next?``

Bracken12
August 26th, 2017, 08:52 PM
(Poor beanie)
"Yeah, it kind of does. No more of the 'paw' stuff for us!" She chuckled, her eyes glowing with excitement. It was a tiny bit confusing, being in RiverClan for this honor and not in ShadowClan. But her Clanmates had been there, giving her a tiny bit of comfort. At least she was an official warrior, being in another Clan couldn't make that untrue. Vixenlight gave a little trill, tail sweeping around her paws as she sat. Now she could hunt and fight freely, no more training, and maybe settle for a bit with a mate and some kits of her own. They were adorable. She shook her head quickly, blinking. Not quite yet, maybe soon, but not quite yet. "Same, it's a huge honor!" Vixenlight purred, her eyes bright. She frowned as Stormclaw frowned, tilting her head slightly. "Course they would, Stormy, you're a great cat." She soothed, giving him a little nuzzle. She had no idea where the act came from, but it felt right to do it so she didn't backtrack. That'd be.. rude, sort of. Besides, Stormclaw was her best friend! It wasn't weird with best friends. Vixenlight couldn't help the small blush spreading over her ear tips, but it wasn't too severe as she didn't want to seem weird to him.
Stormclaw perked his ears as Vixenlight gave him courage, and his eyes widened as she nuzzled him. It surprised him, Vixenlight wasn't exactly a mushy gushy sappy she-cat, but it felt.... good. This feels, right.... Like it was meant to happen. What is this? I Don't know, what oh I'm just gonna go with it! Closing his eyes, he touched his muzzle gently to the top of her head, breathing in her scent, he knew it almost as well as his own. He almost wanted to pull away, feeling weird, but it wasn't between friends. I care about you Vixenlight, more than you could ever know... I think, that I even love you.... HE could feel a slight blush spreading over his ears, and he wondered how in the name of Starclan she couldn't hear his heart racing. He wanted to say it, but he was scared that she would reject him, they had just became warriors only a few minutes ago! Then, to his horror, and yet relief he said it, in just a soft whisper. " Vixenlight.... I ... I.. Love you."

HE SAID IT OMG HE SAID HE LOVES HER I'VE BEEN WAITING TO ROLEPLAY THIS SINCE WE DECIDED THEY WOULD BE MATES! in fact he's my youngest cat, but the first with a mate... What the flicker?!

wickedvirtues
August 27th, 2017, 09:24 AM
Stormclaw perked his ears as Vixenlight gave him courage, and his eyes widened as she nuzzled him. It surprised him, Vixenlight wasn't exactly a mushy gushy sappy she-cat, but it felt.... good. This feels, right.... Like it was meant to happen. What is this? I Don't know, what oh I'm just gonna go with it! Closing his eyes, he touched his muzzle gently to the top of her head, breathing in her scent, he knew it almost as well as his own. He almost wanted to pull away, feeling weird, but it wasn't between friends. I care about you Vixenlight, more than you could ever know... I think, that I even love you.... HE could feel a slight blush spreading over his ears, and he wondered how in the name of Starclan she couldn't hear his heart racing. He wanted to say it, but he was scared that she would reject him, they had just became warriors only a few minutes ago! Then, to his horror, and yet relief he said it, in just a soft whisper. " Vixenlight.... I ... I.. Love you."

HE SAID IT OMG HE SAID HE LOVES HER I'VE BEEN WAITING TO ROLEPLAY THIS SINCE WE DECIDED THEY WOULD BE MATES! in fact he's my youngest cat, but the first with a mate... What the flicker?!

Vixenlight smiled at him, a warm glow in her eyes. His eyes widened, causing her to giggle softly at the sight. She herself wasn't sure why she did it, she wasn't a sentimental cat, but it just felt..right. Like it was destiny. But she needed to think this over, not just rush into a relationship with a whim. Just a few hours, she'd decide by Sundown. She purred softly, her heart thudding in her chest. She felt like it was right, so very right, but she just couldn't rush into this yet. She had to think, weigh the pros and cons. No doubt, she'd say yes eventually, just not right away. I love him..I think? StarClan this is confusing! She thought, blushing fiercely. Vixenlight swallowed her nerves, she'd just tell Stormclaw she needed a few hours. She wanted to squeal out 'I love you too', but that just wasn't the type of cat Vixenlight was. He felt hot, and she realized both of them were strongly blushing. He whispered the words she was dreading. "Stormclaw..I think I love you too..but I just need a tiny bit of time to think? I'm sorry but..I just can't rush into this yet. I'll let you know in a bit, but you can expect a yes." She mewed, voice quiet.

Bracken12
August 27th, 2017, 09:34 PM
Vixenlight smiled at him, a warm glow in her eyes. His eyes widened, causing her to giggle softly at the sight. She herself wasn't sure why she did it, she wasn't a sentimental cat, but it just felt..right. Like it was destiny. But she needed to think this over, not just rush into a relationship with a whim. Just a few hours, she'd decide by Sundown. She purred softly, her heart thudding in her chest. She felt like it was right, so very right, but she just couldn't rush into this yet. She had to think, weigh the pros and cons. No doubt, she'd say yes eventually, just not right away. I love him..I think? StarClan this is confusing! She thought, blushing fiercely. Vixenlight swallowed her nerves, she'd just tell Stormclaw she needed a few hours. She wanted to squeal out 'I love you too', but that just wasn't the type of cat Vixenlight was. He felt hot, and she realized both of them were strongly blushing. He whispered the words she was dreading. "Stormclaw..I think I love you too..but I just need a tiny bit of time to think? I'm sorry but..I just can't rush into this yet. I'll let you know in a bit, but you can expect a yes." She mewed, voice quiet.

"Oh."
Stormclaw felt stupid saying it, but it was all he could manage. He felt his throat tighten, and he was sure he was blinking back tears. Even if she said he could expect a yes, it hurt that she had to think about it. " I'll be waiting, I understand that you don't want to rush into it... it's um.... it's fine!" he smiled, but it wasn't a genuine "Stormclaw's happy!" smile, it was one that a cat would give if they was upset. But he didn't want Vixenlight to regret saying she had to think about it, he wanted it to be her choice, not his. Getting up, he turned and then sat back down, but facing the other way. " I'll leave you to it," He said bitterly, and then continued to awkwardly watch the Riverclan and Shadowclan cats, wishing she would hurry up her thoughts. While he waited, he let his mind wander to what he pictured his future to be. Vixenlight played the role of his beloved mate, and he and her had kits he adored, and protected. Maybe three or four, not too many, and how about two, possibly if she wants three litters, I highly doubt three though. Vixenlight isn't the 'stay in the nursery with the kits' kind of cat, then again we are both in a kind all of our own. Growing old with her, watching kits become apprentices, and then warriors, maybe mentoring a few himself, and then finally staying a warrior until he was politely asked/ forced to become an elder, and then bossing apprentices around and complaining about how kit like the warriors are until finally he joined Starclan, but he didn't think about dying- it wasn't for a long time was it?

wickedvirtues
August 27th, 2017, 10:03 PM
"Oh."
Stormclaw felt stupid saying it, but it was all he could manage. He felt his throat tighten, and he was sure he was blinking back tears. Even if she said he could expect a yes, it hurt that she had to think about it. " I'll be waiting, I understand that you don't want to rush into it... it's um.... it's fine!" he smiled, but it wasn't a genuine "Stormclaw's happy!" smile, it was one that a cat would give if they was upset. But he didn't want Vixenlight to regret saying she had to think about it, he wanted it to be her choice, not his. Getting up, he turned and then sat back down, but facing the other way. " I'll leave you to it," He said bitterly, and then continued to awkwardly watch the Riverclan and Shadowclan cats, wishing she would hurry up her thoughts. While he waited, he let his mind wander to what he pictured his future to be. Vixenlight played the role of his beloved mate, and he and her had kits he adored, and protected. Maybe three or four, not too many, and how about two, possibly if she wants three litters, I highly doubt three though. Vixenlight isn't the 'stay in the nursery with the kits' kind of cat, then again we are both in a kind all of our own. Growing old with her, watching kits become apprentices, and then warriors, maybe mentoring a few himself, and then finally staying a warrior until he was politely asked/ forced to become an elder, and then bossing apprentices around and complaining about how kit like the warriors are until finally he joined Starclan, but he didn't think about dying- it wasn't for a long time was it?

Vixenlight was lost in thoughts, weighing the pros and cons in her mind.

Pros
Stormclaw
Kits..maybe
A mate
Love
Someone to rely on
Stormclaw
Having my best friend be my mate

Cons
Staying in the nursery if we do have kits
Possible awkwardness[/B]

The pros far outweighed the cons, truthfully, and as she thought more and more, the urge to nuzzle him and tell him she loved him grew. Do it Her mind urged her, and she swallowed her nerves. She needed the perfect words to say. I love you too, Stormclaw Was too boring. Something..better. She needed something sentimental and unique. It actually didn't take that much thinking, because I already loved you, Stormclaw. Yeah, something like that. She swallowed, walking over to him with a little hesitance. "Actually, it didn't require much thinking. Because I already loved you, Stormclaw. And I would be the happiest cat in all the world to call you my mate." She purred, smiling and gazing at him with warmth in her eyes.


(I didn't want her to wait too long because she loved him too, and they needed to be together ASAP because #goals)

Bracken12
August 28th, 2017, 03:52 PM
Vixenlight was lost in thoughts, weighing the pros and cons in her mind.

Pros
Stormclaw
Kits..maybe
A mate
Love
Someone to rely on
Stormclaw
Having my best friend be my mate

Cons
Staying in the nursery if we do have kits
Possible awkwardness[/B]

The pros far outweighed the cons, truthfully, and as she thought more and more, the urge to nuzzle him and tell him she loved him grew. Do it Her mind urged her, and she swallowed her nerves. She needed the perfect words to say. I love you too, Stormclaw Was too boring. Something..better. She needed something sentimental and unique. It actually didn't take that much thinking, because I already loved you, Stormclaw. Yeah, something like that. She swallowed, walking over to him with a little hesitance. "Actually, it didn't require much thinking. Because I already loved you, Stormclaw. And I would be the happiest cat in all the world to call you my mate." She purred, smiling and gazing at him with warmth in her eyes.


(I didn't want her to wait too long because she loved him too, and they needed to be together ASAP because #goals)


Stormclaw looked at her, and the biggest, goofiest smile had had every smiled appeared. "You bet!" he purred, rubbing his muzzle against her cheek. he was just happy she had even said yes. How about we aren't the mushy gushy cats who have to tell each other that they love each other every heartbeat otherwise they think they are cheating on one another shall we? He thought, he hated that kind of she-cat, the paranoid one who would freak out if he even went on a patrol with another she-cat. He was thankful to the tip of his tail that Vixenlight wasn't that kind. "So, um... what now?" he asked, not sure what to say.

(yeah, we needed to get them together ASAP, so glad we did, now to go make a kit finder)

wickedvirtues
August 28th, 2017, 07:59 PM
Stormclaw looked at her, and the biggest, goofiest smile had had every smiled appeared. "You bet!" he purred, rubbing his muzzle against her cheek. he was just happy she had even said yes. How about we aren't the mushy gushy cats who have to tell each other that they love each other every heartbeat otherwise they think they are cheating on one another shall we? He thought, he hated that kind of she-cat, the paranoid one who would freak out if he even went on a patrol with another she-cat. He was thankful to the tip of his tail that Vixenlight wasn't that kind. "So, um... what now?" he asked, not sure what to say.

(yeah, we needed to get them together ASAP, so glad we did, now to go make a kit finder)

Vixenlight looked back, and she giggled as the smile spread over his face. "Good. Because you had no choice." She teased, giving him a little nose-boop. She smiled, her eyes glowing with happiness and her ears pricked to their fullest height. Her pelt was smoothed, her tail swaying gently as she purred. "But we need to set a few rules. No mushy mouse-dung, you know that. No parnoid insanity-stuff, I'm not gonna cheat on you with any random tom, and I suspect you won't cheat on me with another she-cat." She mewed, seeming to read his thoughts. "I dunno..I guess we just do normal stuff but as a couple?" She shrugged, unsure herself.

Bracken12
September 9th, 2017, 10:53 PM
Vixenlight looked back, and she giggled as the smile spread over his face. "Good. Because you had no choice." She teased, giving him a little nose-boop. She smiled, her eyes glowing with happiness and her ears pricked to their fullest height. Her pelt was smoothed, her tail swaying gently as she purred. "But we need to set a few rules. No mushy mouse-dung, you know that. No parnoid insanity-stuff, I'm not gonna cheat on you with any random tom, and I suspect you won't cheat on me with another she-cat." She mewed, seeming to read his thoughts. "I dunno..I guess we just do normal stuff but as a couple?" She shrugged, unsure herself.
"Agreed!" Stormclaw said, rubbing his nose from her booping of his nose. "And on the cheating on you with another she-cat thing? One word: ICKY!" He said the word 'icky' as a disgusted kit would, and stuck out his tongue. "Wanna grab some prey? I'm starving after nearly dying, getting my warrior name, and becoming the mate of the best she-cat in all the clans, and I hadn't even ate breakfast!" He said, smirking his signature Stormclaw smirk. Bouncing up, he tapped her on the nose. " And that," he whispered, " is for booping me on the nose," and he bounced out of reach.

wickedvirtues
September 9th, 2017, 11:08 PM
"Agreed!" Stormclaw said, rubbing his nose from her booping of his nose. "And on the cheating on you with another she-cat thing? One word: ICKY!" He said the word 'icky' as a disgusted kit would, and stuck out his tongue. "Wanna grab some prey? I'm starving after nearly dying, getting my warrior name, and becoming the mate of the best she-cat in all the clans, and I hadn't even ate breakfast!" He said, smirking his signature Stormclaw smirk. Bouncing up, he tapped her on the nose. " And that," he whispered, " is for booping me on the nose," and he bounced out of reach.
"Good." Vixenlight giggled, her eyes glowing with amusement. A war of boops was about to come, she could feel it. "Yeah, I figured. And I say the same to cheating on you with another tom." She mewed back. She snickered at his expression, he looked like a warrior-sized kit in a way. "Sure!" She grinned."Well when you say it like that.." she teased, her tail curling as she purred softly. "Well, let's eat now." Vixenlight mewed happily, but she felt so comfortable she didn't want to stand just yet."How dare you" she gasped in mock-insult, eyes glaring playful daggers. "Okay, okay, that's fair." She laughed, leaping to her paws.

Bracken12
September 9th, 2017, 11:22 PM
"Good." Vixenlight giggled, her eyes glowing with amusement. A war of boops was about to come, she could feel it. "Yeah, I figured. And I say the same to cheating on you with another tom." She mewed back. She snickered at his expression, he looked like a warrior-sized kit in a way. "Sure!" She grinned."Well when you say it like that.." she teased, her tail curling as she purred softly. "Well, let's eat now." Vixenlight mewed happily, but she felt so comfortable she didn't want to stand just yet."How dare you" she gasped in mock-insult, eyes glaring playful daggers. "Okay, okay, that's fair." She laughed, leaping to her paws.


"You bet it's fair!" Stormclaw teased, narrowing his pale yellow eyes in a playful action. "i think I want something normal, not fish. I may be staying in riverclan camp, but that doesn't mean I have to eat what they do!" HE piped out, bouncing his way towards the pile of fresh-kill. His semi long fur fluffed out in all directions, giving him a young kit look around his face. Smiling, he laughed openly, ignoring the stares of the three weird Riverclan warriors. "Come on Vixenlight! Or i'll pick your prey for you!" he said, looking back at her.

wickedvirtues
September 10th, 2017, 08:04 AM
"You bet it's fair!" Stormclaw teased, narrowing his pale yellow eyes in a playful action. "i think I want something normal, not fish. I may be staying in riverclan camp, but that doesn't mean I have to eat what they do!" HE piped out, bouncing his way towards the pile of fresh-kill. His semi long fur fluffed out in all directions, giving him a young kit look around his face. Smiling, he laughed openly, ignoring the stares of the three weird Riverclan warriors. "Come on Vixenlight! Or i'll pick your prey for you!" he said, looking back at her.


"Yeah yeah" Vixenlight laughed, narrowing her eyes in return. "Same, I'm not sure I want to eat something that smells so weird!" She mewed, beginning to walk over. Nothing had really changed yet, they were just mates now. They could do a whole lot of other things, that they couldn't do as best friends. Stormclaw looked like a large kit, with his fur all puffed out. She glanced at the warriors who stared, shrugging slightly. "No way! You'll choose me the biggest, most oddly colored fish in there!" She teased, running over to try and find something she knew she liked.

Bracken12
September 10th, 2017, 09:17 PM
"Yeah yeah" Vixenlight laughed, narrowing her eyes in return. "Same, I'm not sure I want to eat something that smells so weird!" She mewed, beginning to walk over. Nothing had really changed yet, they were just mates now. They could do a whole lot of other things, that they couldn't do as best friends. Stormclaw looked like a large kit, with his fur all puffed out. She glanced at the warriors who stared, shrugging slightly. "No way! You'll choose me the biggest, most oddly colored fish in there!" She teased, running over to try and find something she knew she liked.


"I guess you're right!" Stormclaw said, looking at a mouse. It was plump, and looked really good. "I'll grab that mouse!" He said, plucking it up with his claws. He didn't want to bite into it yet, so he carried by the tail over to where they had been sitting. This looks so good..... He thought. Without waiting for Vixenlight, though he guessed he should've, he bit in. The prey juices filled his mouth, but then; something tasted...off about it. Ignoring his instinct- which was yelling at him to hack it out- he gulped it down, not pausing to enjoy it. Then, he started to lick his paw.

( the mouse was beginning to rot.... Oh Stormclaw, why did I make you pick the mouse that was suppose to be thrown out yesterday?)

wickedvirtues
September 10th, 2017, 10:00 PM
"I guess you're right!" Stormclaw said, looking at a mouse. It was plump, and looked really good. "I'll grab that mouse!" He said, plucking it up with his claws. He didn't want to bite into it yet, so he carried by the tail over to where they had been sitting. This looks so good..... He thought. Without waiting for Vixenlight, though he guessed he should've, he bit in. The prey juices filled his mouth, but then; something tasted...off about it. Ignoring his instinct- which was yelling at him to hack it out- he gulped it down, not pausing to enjoy it. Then, he started to lick his paw.

( the mouse was beginning to rot.... Oh Stormclaw, why did I make you pick the mouse that was suppose to be thrown out yesterday?)


Vixenlight picked out a good, fresh-looking shrew, padding over to Stormclaw to see him already eating. classic Storm she thought, amused, as she sat and bit into the juicy prey. She was glad she didn't have to eat fish the entire time, but she knew she'd have to try it at some point. She could brag to her kits - if she had any - that she'd tasted the RiverClan prey. "You don't look as thrilled as usual when you just finished prey" she mewed, tilting her head slightly.

:blue:
September 25th, 2017, 06:43 PM
(( Oh look a Shadowclan leader is posting in Riverclan ))

Goldenstar was unsure whether it was a good idea to be using the streamstone, instead of waiting until all of Shadowclan was back in their own territory. However, he knew that Shadowclan needed a deputy as soon as possible, so this was really the only choice. He hadn’t spoke with Russetstar, so basically anything could happen from this point on. However, all the thoughts swirling in his mind didn’t want to let him think of a peaceful thing. Russet would understand, right? What would he say? Would he address both clans? Or would he address just one? Well, there wasn’t really anything he could now.

Taking a shaky breath, he decided to go through with it. Shadowclan needed a deputy, this couldn’t wait. Halestar was gone, and he really needed someone by his side to help him. He didn’t want to worry his mate or family, so he had kept it all in, hopefully the cat he chose would be helpful and comforting, if not, well, he could keep it all in still. “All Shadowclan cats and any other cats that feel it is necessary to attend and are old enough to catch their own prey, please gather under the hi-I mean streamstone for a Shadowclan meeting!” He could almost feel his voice waver, and that made him want to shred something. Well, whatever, it could come to that later. He kept telling himself to be proud of himself, and to not end up screaming every time he even said something. Searching his mind, trying to find what to say, trying to rember what Halestar said to him several moons ago. This was going to pain him to say to everyone that didn’t know. “As a majority of you know, Halestar has resigned from her rank as leader” He was softer than he would normally be, unsure of what to really say. “I know that we are in Riverclan camp, but Shadowclan needs a new deputy,” Now, all that was left was finishing this without forgetting any words, it was time to appoint the new deputy.

“Halfgaze!” The tom called out “Could you please step forward?” He silently watched, hoping to find the she-cat in the crowd. He had been watching her for awhile, and was now ready to appoint her as deputy. She was everything he could probably want for a deputy. Hopefully she really was as good as he thought she was. “I say these words before Starclan, so that the spirits of our warrior ancestors may hear and approve of my choice” He started, taking a pause for a minute to collect his thoughts. “The new deputy is Halfgaze!”

(( Beau ))

dionysus
September 25th, 2017, 07:24 PM
(( Oh look a Shadowclan leader is posting in Riverclan ))

Goldenstar was unsure whether it was a good idea to be using the streamstone, instead of waiting until all of Shadowclan was back in their own territory. However, he knew that Shadowclan needed a deputy as soon as possible, so this was really the only choice. He hadn’t spoke with Russetstar, so basically anything could happen from this point on. However, all the thoughts swirling in his mind didn’t want to let him think of a peaceful thing. Russet would understand, right? What would he say? Would he address both clans? Or would he address just one? Well, there wasn’t really anything he could now.

Taking a shaky breath, he decided to go through with it. Shadowclan needed a deputy, this couldn’t wait. Halestar was gone, and he really needed someone by his side to help him. He didn’t want to worry his mate or family, so he had kept it all in, hopefully the cat he chose would be helpful and comforting, if not, well, he could keep it all in still. “All Shadowclan cats and any other cats that feel it is necessary to attend and are old enough to catch their own prey, please gather under the hi-I mean streamstone for a Shadowclan meeting!” He could almost feel his voice waver, and that made him want to shred something. Well, whatever, it could come to that later. He kept telling himself to be proud of himself, and to not end up screaming every time he even said something. Searching his mind, trying to find what to say, trying to rember what Halestar said to him several moons ago. This was going to pain him to say to everyone that didn’t know. “As a majority of you know, Halestar has resigned from her rank as leader” He was softer than he would normally be, unsure of what to really say. “I know that we are in Riverclan camp, but Shadowclan needs a new deputy,” Now, all that was left was finishing this without forgetting any words, it was time to appoint the new deputy.

“Halfgaze!” The tom called out “Could you please step forward?” He silently watched, hoping to find the she-cat in the crowd. He had been watching her for awhile, and was now ready to appoint her as deputy. She was everything he could probably want for a deputy. Hopefully she really was as good as he thought she was. “I say these words before Starclan, so that the spirits of our warrior ancestors may hear and approve of my choice” He started, taking a pause for a minute to collect his thoughts. “The new deputy is Halfgaze!”

(( @Beau (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=114) ))

Halfgaze perked her ears as she heard the familiar call of her leader. The tortoiseshell rose to her paws and padded closer to the streamstone, fully conscious of the fact that it was not their usual meeting place. Briefly, the warrior wondered if Goldenstar had asked Russetstar to use it. She shook the thought away, feeling that it wasn't important at the moment. The tom seemed to waver a bit, but not enough where he appeared weak. Most probably hadn't even heard it. Halfgaze sat down and wrapped her tail around her paws, perking her ears to listen to the rest of Goldenstar's announcement.

At the news of Halestar's retirement, Halfgaze bowed her head. She had heard of the leader's departure from her role and mourned the loss of such a great leader, though the feline was still alive. The tortoiseshell warrior took comfort in the fact that the experienced leader would be there to offer advice to the clan. She also had faith in Goldenstar. Halfgaze was very sure that the tom would make a great leader. Hopefully whoever he chose as deputy would be a great support system for the clan.

Halfgaze shook her head to focus her wandering thoughts back onto Goldenstar's words. He was going to appoint a new deputy. The warrior spun her head to each side to try and catch sight of Shadowclan cats whom she thought might fit the job. However, when her name was called, Halfgaze's dual colored face whipped back around to face the streamstone. Did he just say Halfgaze? She wondered in utter shock. Without fully knowing what she was doing, Halfgaze unwound her tail from her paws and walked forward with wide, odd eyes. Halfgaze felt as if she had mice shoved in her ears and almost missed his words. However, Halfgaze suddenly became aware of the fact that this was her first appearance to both Shadowclan and Riverclan as a deputy and she needed to make it count. After clearing her throat to make sure her voice wouldn't crack, Halfgaze said calmly and steadily, "Thank you. Goldenstar. I promise to serve Shadowclan to the best of my ability."

Empress Of Evil
September 26th, 2017, 08:59 PM
At the call of his leader, Cardinalsnake raised his head from where he sat, eating a small mouse. It was strange to not see Halestar addressing the clan, and even stranger to see the ShadowClan leader perched upon the Streamstone. Honestly, the tom could not wait to get out of here and go home. The air had the lingering scent of fish and he didn't trust any of the RiverClan cats. Rising to his paws, he padded over and sat down beside his clan mates. He tilted his head to the side slightly, giving him a curious look. He wondered what Goldenstar might want. He was probably announcing the new deputy. His prediction was write as the golden tom continued speaking.

Cardinalsnake's green gaze scanned the camp clearing, trying to see who might make a good choice. If he was chosen, he wouldn't have minded. But it wasn't something he really wanted. He certainly wouldn't turn down an offer, but he would prefer to live life as normal.
Pushing the list of possible choices to the back of his mind, he returned his gaze to Goldenstar. His eyes widened a fraction at the name of the new deputy. Halfgaze? The surprise in his vibrant gaze quickly changed to joy and he quickly looked around for his best friend. It wasn't hard to spot the she-cat with a face unlike most. He jumped to his paws and with that usual charming grin on his maw, he quickly padded over to the new deputy. "Who would've thought that one day you would be leading ShadowClan?" Cardinalsnake said as he reached the she-cat. Loud, deep purrs rumbled from the back of his throat. "I fear that our clan might be doomed now that its future rests on the decisions you make. We all know you're terrible at making decisions," Cardinalsnake said teasingly, nudging her in the shoulder with his own shoulder. The red somali knew that Halfgaze would be anything but a bad leader. She was born for this. The warrior knew that the new deputy was dedicated to her clan and she cared a lot for her clan mates. She probably cared for everyone's well being more than he ever would. Cardinalsnake himself could be very caring if he wanted to. But, he had the tendency to be particular over who he cared so greatly for.

Beau

dionysus
September 26th, 2017, 09:26 PM
At the call of his leader, Cardinalsnake raised his head from where he sat, eating a small mouse. It was strange to not see Halestar addressing the clan, and even stranger to see the ShadowClan leader perched upon the Streamstone. Honestly, the tom could not wait to get out of here and go home. The air had the lingering scent of fish and he didn't trust any of the RiverClan cats. Rising to his paws, he padded over and sat down beside his clan mates. He tilted his head to the side slightly, giving him a curious look. He wondered what Goldenstar might want. He was probably announcing the new deputy. His prediction was write as the golden tom continued speaking.

Cardinalsnake's green gaze scanned the camp clearing, trying to see who might make a good choice. If he was chosen, he wouldn't have minded. But it wasn't something he really wanted. He certainly wouldn't turn down an offer, but he would prefer to live life as normal.
Pushing the list of possible choices to the back of his mind, he returned his gaze to Goldenstar. His eyes widened a fraction at the name of the new deputy. Halfgaze? The surprise in his vibrant gaze quickly changed to joy and he quickly looked around for his best friend. It wasn't hard to spot the she-cat with a face unlike most. He jumped to his paws and with that usual charming grin on his maw, he quickly padded over to the new deputy. "Who would've thought that one day you would be leading ShadowClan?" Cardinalsnake said as he reached the she-cat. Loud, deep purrs rumbled from the back of his throat. "I fear that our clan might be doomed now that its future rests on the decisions you make. We all know you're terrible at making decisions," Cardinalsnake said teasingly, nudging her in the shoulder with his own shoulder. The red somali knew that Halfgaze would be anything but a bad leader. She was born for this. The warrior knew that the new deputy was dedicated to her clan and she cared a lot for her clan mates. She probably cared for everyone's well being more than he ever would. Cardinalsnake himself could be very caring if he wanted to. But, he had the tendency to be particular over who he cared so greatly for.

@Beau (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=114)

After her words to the clan, Halfgaze remained standing where she was. The molly was simply dumbfounded and was far too shocked to move. I'm the deputy...I'm going to be leader...The thoughts were too much. There was no way that Halfgaze was the right cat for the job! She had to tell Goldenstar that she couldn't do it. The thought was ridiculous, her...leading the clan? Come on! What kind of joke was Starclan playing on her? Her words had come out steadily enough, to the point where she doubted anyone could sense the turmoil inside of her. The tortoiseshell went over them in her mind and nodded to herself, content with her word choice. Still, that was the only movement that stirred her multi-colored body. Too engaged in her own thoughts to move from her spot or even to acknowledge her surroundings, Halfgaze stood lost in thought among her clanmates and the cats of Riverclan.
All of a sudden, a familiar voice was talking to her and a familiar scent reached her nose as something bumped into her shoulder. Halfgaze's dazed eyes caught sight of a charming grin before actually taking in all of Cardinalsnake's features. While Halfgaze appeared a stoic cat, her close friends and family could usually bring out her fun side and the new deputy set aside her worries to smile back at the tom. She laughed at Cardinalsnake's words and bumped his shoulder in return, play-growling, "Watch it! Or I'll put you on dawn patrol every morning for the rest of your life!" The feline laughed and mewed in a more serious tone, "I'm not sure I'm right for this, Cardinalsnake. I'm honored and I love Shadowclan with everything I have, but what if I ruin the clan?" Voiced aloud, the concerns seemed rather farfetched to Halfgaze, but she didn't regret speaking them. Maybe some advice from her best friend would help her.

Empress Of Evil
September 26th, 2017, 10:41 PM
After her words to the clan, Halfgaze remained standing where she was. The molly was simply dumbfounded and was far too shocked to move. I'm the deputy...I'm going to be leader...The thoughts were too much. There was no way that Halfgaze was the right cat for the job! She had to tell Goldenstar that she couldn't do it. The thought was ridiculous, her...leading the clan? Come on! What kind of joke was Starclan playing on her? Her words had come out steadily enough, to the point where she doubted anyone could sense the turmoil inside of her. The tortoiseshell went over them in her mind and nodded to herself, content with her word choice. Still, that was the only movement that stirred her multi-colored body. Too engaged in her own thoughts to move from her spot or even to acknowledge her surroundings, Halfgaze stood lost in thought among her clanmates and the cats of Riverclan.
All of a sudden, a familiar voice was talking to her and a familiar scent reached her nose as something bumped into her shoulder. Halfgaze's dazed eyes caught sight of a charming grin before actually taking in all of Cardinalsnake's features. While Halfgaze appeared a stoic cat, her close friends and family could usually bring out her fun side and the new deputy set aside her worries to smile back at the tom. She laughed at Cardinalsnake's words and bumped his shoulder in return, play-growling, "Watch it! Or I'll put you on dawn patrol every morning for the rest of your life!" The feline laughed and mewed in a more serious tone, "I'm not sure I'm right for this, Cardinalsnake. I'm honored and I love Shadowclan with everything I have, but what if I ruin the clan?" Voiced aloud, the concerns seemed rather farfetched to Halfgaze, but she didn't regret speaking them. Maybe some advice from her best friend would help her.


Noticing how the she-cat was standing very still, the red pelted warrior couldn't help but snicker at her. Of all moments to appear stoic and mysterious, she had chosen this moment. If anything, this was the perfect time to appear warm and friendly and leave a good first impression for everyone to remember. His best friend could be so strange at times.
"Well, that doesn't sound too bad," Cardinalsnake purred. "It would be the perfect way to meet lots of pretty she-cats," He continued smoothly. Honestly, the idea didn't really appeal to him. He was hard working and liked to contribute by going on patrols when possible, but he wasn't much of an early bird and he relished whatever sleep he could get. Flirting, socialising and attending to duties was actually more tiring than one might think.
At her more serious tone, Cardinalsnake quit the joking tone for just a few moments. He could sense something was wrong. He listened to her words, not saying anything as she spoke. For a moment, he stayed silent, a thoughtful glint in his leafy green gaze. "You are the right cat for the job. Do you really think that Goldenstar would choose some random cat and stuff up ShadowClan's future? You were chosen for a reason. You'll see, you'll be one of the best leaders that ShadowClan has ever had. Trust me. I'm always right," Cardinalsnake said, softly at first, but with a joking boastful tone at the end. The warrior couldn't quite understand why she was doubting herself. She had been chosen by the leader himself, she was obviously the right cat for the job. Although the tom had not yet had the opportunity to try befriend the golden tabby, he knew that Goldenstar wanted the best for his clan and so he would leave the clan in good paws. Had he been the one chosen for he job, he knew he wouldn't be doubting himself. But Halfgaze wasn't him. They were two cats who were similar in some ways and different in others. "If you accidentally become power hungry and crazy then I'll stop you before anything gets ruined. I am great at saving everyone after all," He purred. He was 99% sure that wouldn't happen with Halfgaze, but that didn't mean he wouldn't watch out for her, just in case that 1% changed to something bigger

dionysus
September 27th, 2017, 06:02 AM
Noticing how the she-cat was standing very still, the red pelted warrior couldn't help but snicker at her. Of all moments to appear stoic and mysterious, she had chosen this moment. If anything, this was the perfect time to appear warm and friendly and leave a good first impression for everyone to remember. His best friend could be so strange at times.
"Well, that doesn't sound too bad," Cardinalsnake purred. "It would be the perfect way to meet lots of pretty she-cats," He continued smoothly. Honestly, the idea didn't really appeal to him. He was hard working and liked to contribute by going on patrols when possible, but he wasn't much of an early bird and he relished whatever sleep he could get. Flirting, socialising and attending to duties was actually more tiring than one might think.
At her more serious tone, Cardinalsnake quit the joking tone for just a few moments. He could sense something was wrong. He listened to her words, not saying anything as she spoke. For a moment, he stayed silent, a thoughtful glint in his leafy green gaze. "You are the right cat for the job. Do you really think that Goldenstar would choose some random cat and stuff up ShadowClan's future? You were chosen for a reason. You'll see, you'll be one of the best leaders that ShadowClan has ever had. Trust me. I'm always right," Cardinalsnake said, softly at first, but with a joking boastful tone at the end. The warrior couldn't quite understand why she was doubting herself. She had been chosen by the leader himself, she was obviously the right cat for the job. Although the tom had not yet had the opportunity to try befriend the golden tabby, he knew that Goldenstar wanted the best for his clan and so he would leave the clan in good paws. Had he been the one chosen for he job, he knew he wouldn't be doubting himself. But Halfgaze wasn't him. They were two cats who were similar in some ways and different in others. "If you accidentally become power hungry and crazy then I'll stop you before anything gets ruined. I am great at saving everyone after all," He purred. He was 99% sure that wouldn't happen with Halfgaze, but that didn't mean he wouldn't watch out for her, just in case that 1% changed to something bigger

Halfgaze chuckled at her friend's response, but she knew Cardinalsnake well enough to be quite certain that if it actually came to pass, he'd be miserable. Her best friend was not an early riser, besides, she could always make sure he was stuck on the dawn patrol with a bunch of toms. Preferably toms that hated him. The thought gave Halfgaze much pleasure, though she knew she'd never do it. That would be abusing her new power, and while Halfgaze wasn't an overly do-good cat, she wasn't sure she wanted to break the rules of such an important position. But, Halfgaze didn't dwell on it, knowing that it was a simple joke that didn't need too much thought.

When their conversation took a more serious turn, Halfgaze listened to Cardinalsnake's answer with perked ears and focused eyes. She was grateful for her best friend becoming serious for her. All her was saying made sense, and Halfgaze nodded along, stopping abruptly with a laugh at his joke. "Thank you, Cardninalsnake. You're right. Why would Goldenstar choose me if he didn't believe in me?" The tortoiseshell chose to ignore her friend's joking remark about being right, but did listen to his next statement. Halfgaze laughed out loud and purred with amusement, "I appreciate that." The molly nudged Cardinalsnake playfully, before adding, "Though you'd never be able to take me." Amusement shining in the blue and green depths of her gaze, the new deputy gave her best friend a side-look and a mischievous smile.

Bracken12
September 27th, 2017, 08:15 PM
Vixenlight picked out a good, fresh-looking shrew, padding over to Stormclaw to see him already eating. classic Storm she thought, amused, as she sat and bit into the juicy prey. She was glad she didn't have to eat fish the entire time, but she knew she'd have to try it at some point. She could brag to her kits - if she had any - that she'd tasted the RiverClan prey. "You don't look as thrilled as usual when you just finished prey" she mewed, tilting her head slightly.

"I'm not," Stormclaw mewed flatly, resting his head on his paws. So much had happened, Halestar had left, Goldeneye had become Goldenstar, Halfgaze had been named deputy; it was all so much, and his stomach didn't feel so good. Sitting still, he closed his eyes, trying not to throw up.

wickedvirtues
September 27th, 2017, 08:23 PM
"I'm not," Stormclaw mewed flatly, resting his head on his paws. So much had happened, Halestar had left, Goldeneye had become Goldenstar, Halfgaze had been named deputy; it was all so much, and his stomach didn't feel so good. Sitting still, he closed his eyes, trying not to throw up.

Vixenlight gave him a little nuzzle before standing. "Stay here, i'll be back in one second. I'll try to find something fun to do around." She gaze her mates head a lick before leaping off, trying to decide what they should do. Perhaps a walk? Maybe if there wasn't anything in camp. Better look around, first, to not miss anything.

Empress Of Evil
September 27th, 2017, 08:26 PM
Halfgaze chuckled at her friend's response, but she knew Cardinalsnake well enough to be quite certain that if it actually came to pass, he'd be miserable. Her best friend was not an early riser, besides, she could always make sure he was stuck on the dawn patrol with a bunch of toms. Preferably toms that hated him. The thought gave Halfgaze much pleasure, though she knew she'd never do it. That would be abusing her new power, and while Halfgaze wasn't an overly do-good cat, she wasn't sure she wanted to break the rules of such an important position. But, Halfgaze didn't dwell on it, knowing that it was a simple joke that didn't need too much thought.

When their conversation took a more serious turn, Halfgaze listened to Cardinalsnake's answer with perked ears and focused eyes. She was grateful for her best friend becoming serious for her. All her was saying made sense, and Halfgaze nodded along, stopping abruptly with a laugh at his joke. "Thank you, Cardninalsnake. You're right. Why would Goldenstar choose me if he didn't believe in me?" The tortoiseshell chose to ignore her friend's joking remark about being right, but did listen to his next statement. Halfgaze laughed out loud and purred with amusement, "I appreciate that." The molly nudged Cardinalsnake playfully, before adding, "Though you'd never be able to take me." Amusement shining in the blue and green depths of her gaze, the new deputy gave her best friend a side-look and a mischievous smile.


The red somali hadn't thought about that. He hadn't come to realise that Halfgaze could simply put him in a patrol with toms. She had the power to do that after all. But had he realised it, a scowl certainly would've found its way onto his face. It wouldn't be hard to find toms that didn't like Cardinalsnake. He probably got along less well with toms than he did she-cats. Probably because he was always breaking the heart of a she-cat who they cared for deeply. It wasn't his fault. The flirting targets were the ones who thought it would be more than just a fling.

Cardinalsnake could be very serious if he tried hard enough. The warrior was a generally laid back and cool tom who was normally joking and trying to lighten the mood. He also loved to tease others, Halfgaze being one of his favourite targets. He couldn't help but slip in a joke or two even while he was speaking some very serious words. Being serious just wasn't his cup of tea. He could be serious if he needed to, like when his best friend needed some of his advice, but he would try avoid it where possible.

"I'm glad we can agree on that," Cardinalsnake declared. The tom liked it when he could persuade others to believe what he believed. He was good at being persuasive. He was always good at being manipulative. Not a lot of his clan mates understood why he had the suffix snake for his warrior name, but those who did had learned it the hard way. "Trust me. I can do anything if I out my brilliant mind to it," Cardinalsnake said, giving her a wink. The wink hadn't been an act of flirtation, just playfulness. The warrior would never flirt with his best friend. Or maybe he would if he'd gone a whole day without flirting. A day without flirting was basically torture for him. Flirting was a part of his daily schedule. It occupied most of the spots where he had free time. Luckily for him, he had not yet had to go a day without flirting. Which was a good thing, for both him and the new deputy. He would rather not make things awkward, but there might be times in the future where time called for desperate measures.

Mango
September 29th, 2017, 07:12 AM
Applepaw had a hint of pride fill her chest.

dionysus
September 29th, 2017, 05:36 PM
The red somali hadn't thought about that. He hadn't come to realise that Halfgaze could simply put him in a patrol with toms. She had the power to do that after all. But had he realised it, a scowl certainly would've found its way onto his face. It wouldn't be hard to find toms that didn't like Cardinalsnake. He probably got along less well with toms than he did she-cats. Probably because he was always breaking the heart of a she-cat who they cared for deeply. It wasn't his fault. The flirting targets were the ones who thought it would be more than just a fling.

Cardinalsnake could be very serious if he tried hard enough. The warrior was a generally laid back and cool tom who was normally joking and trying to lighten the mood. He also loved to tease others, Halfgaze being one of his favourite targets. He couldn't help but slip in a joke or two even while he was speaking some very serious words. Being serious just wasn't his cup of tea. He could be serious if he needed to, like when his best friend needed some of his advice, but he would try avoid it where possible.

"I'm glad we can agree on that," Cardinalsnake declared. The tom liked it when he could persuade others to believe what he believed. He was good at being persuasive. He was always good at being manipulative. Not a lot of his clan mates understood why he had the suffix snake for his warrior name, but those who did had learned it the hard way. "Trust me. I can do anything if I out my brilliant mind to it," Cardinalsnake said, giving her a wink. The wink hadn't been an act of flirtation, just playfulness. The warrior would never flirt with his best friend. Or maybe he would if he'd gone a whole day without flirting. A day without flirting was basically torture for him. Flirting was a part of his daily schedule. It occupied most of the spots where he had free time. Luckily for him, he had not yet had to go a day without flirting. Which was a good thing, for both him and the new deputy. He would rather not make things awkward, but there might be times in the future where time called for desperate measures.

Halfgaze didn't dwell on the thought of abusing her new power in order to get back at her friend, but the thought did bring a secretive smile to her face. She knew that Cardinalsnake couldn't have realized what Halfgaze could do, otherwise the somali would have most definitely not have looked so pleased. Plenty of toms in the clan disliked Cardinalsnake, seeing as he constantly broke the hearts of their sisters, friends, and crushes. Not to mention the fact that non-flirty toms rarely liked the flirty ones.

The new deputy was aware that being serious was not something Cardinalsnake enjoyed but she also knew that he could do it. Halfgaze appreciated that he was willing to give her advice. She also knew that he loved teasing, and she enjoyed teasing him as well. Therefore, the little jokes he interspersed into the conversation were welcomed by the tortoiseshell.

Halfgaze chuckled and nodded at Cardinalsnake's words, looking around the clearing distractedly. The molly started thinking about all her new duties and wondered if she should send out a patrol to check the Shadowclan territory. Perhaps the flooding had gone down. Cardinalsnake's voice brought her gaze back to his and she laughed, mirth shining in her eyes. "Nah, you couldn't take me in your dreams!" She hissed playfully, lashing out a sheathed paw to bump the tom. Halfgaze had noticed the wink, but she knew that Cardinalsnake knew better than flirting with her. He might, occasionally, but Halfgaze was not about to let her best friend flirt with her, nor would she flirt back. Neither of them were interested in each other like that. Anyway, Halfgaze knew exactly what happened with each of the tom's flirts.

Halfgaze's eyes shifted once more around the clearing and she wondered again whether or not she should arrange a patrol to scope the territory. Finally, Halfgaze came to the decision that a patrol was necessary and, having nothing better to do, she decided to lead it. All she needed now was two or three other cats to go with her. "Cardinalsnake," Halfgaze mewed, "I'll have to talk to you later, I think I should start a patrol to the territory and check on the water level. I'll see you later." With a friendly smile and a brush of her tail against her friend, Halfgaze walked away. Her mismatched eyes searched the clearing for two Shadowclan cats who she trusted to cooperate on the patrol. For example, not anyone of the Fuzz family. Of course, Halfgaze knew about the infamous family's beliefs. Surely they were cursing the fact that she was deputy. That'll show them. She thought, triumphantly. Sexism was one of the things that made her the angriest as well as homophobia which of course were the two central beliefs of the family. The thought disgusted her, but she shook it away to focus on finding cats for the patrol.

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Starfall
September 29th, 2017, 06:18 PM
RedHead Beau
The golden tom had congratulated the newly named deputy a few moments ago, at the moment he was speaking with one of his siblings. He loved his siblings, he really did, he just didn't know if he shared their beliefs, the golden feline believed that everyone was capable of amazing things, male or female, Heterosexual or Homosexual, it was the ideals and morals that counted. At the same time, however, his siblings were older than him, wiser than him, which meant that they knew better and knew more than him so of course he didn't believe he had any room to object or disagree, at least not until he himself had some experience. As his littermate walked away he returned his gaze to the deputy, his sapphire orbs flickered with curiosity, he didn't mean to eavesdrop, but he did and after hearing that she was looking for patrol members the tom shot up and skipped towards Halfgaze, his fur bouncing with each step. Blazingsky stopped a fox length away and dipped his head "First off, Congratulations on Deputy." he began, "And secondly, I'll be more than happy to join." he purred, his tail flicking behind him. The warrior didn't have anything to do, he couldn't hunt because he wasn't taught how to catch fish yet, and there wasn't any other prey that he could catch within Riverclan territory, like a good warrior, he had never crossed the borders before.

dionysus
October 1st, 2017, 11:53 AM
Bump RedHead

RedHead
October 1st, 2017, 02:48 PM
Halfgaze didn't dwell on the thought of abusing her new power in order to get back at her friend, but the thought did bring a secretive smile to her face. She knew that Cardinalsnake couldn't have realized what Halfgaze could do, otherwise the somali would have most definitely not have looked so pleased. Plenty of toms in the clan disliked Cardinalsnake, seeing as he constantly broke the hearts of their sisters, friends, and crushes. Not to mention the fact that non-flirty toms rarely liked the flirty ones.

The new deputy was aware that being serious was not something Cardinalsnake enjoyed but she also knew that he could do it. Halfgaze appreciated that he was willing to give her advice. She also knew that he loved teasing, and she enjoyed teasing him as well. Therefore, the little jokes he interspersed into the conversation were welcomed by the tortoiseshell.

Halfgaze chuckled and nodded at Cardinalsnake's words, looking around the clearing distractedly. The molly started thinking about all her new duties and wondered if she should send out a patrol to check the Shadowclan territory. Perhaps the flooding had gone down. Cardinalsnake's voice brought her gaze back to his and she laughed, mirth shining in her eyes. "Nah, you couldn't take me in your dreams!" She hissed playfully, lashing out a sheathed paw to bump the tom. Halfgaze had noticed the wink, but she knew that Cardinalsnake knew better than flirting with her. He might, occasionally, but Halfgaze was not about to let her best friend flirt with her, nor would she flirt back. Neither of them were interested in each other like that. Anyway, Halfgaze knew exactly what happened with each of the tom's flirts.

Halfgaze's eyes shifted once more around the clearing and she wondered again whether or not she should arrange a patrol to scope the territory. Finally, Halfgaze came to the decision that a patrol was necessary and, having nothing better to do, she decided to lead it. All she needed now was two or three other cats to go with her. "Cardinalsnake," Halfgaze mewed, "I'll have to talk to you later, I think I should start a patrol to the territory and check on the water level. I'll see you later." With a friendly smile and a brush of her tail against her friend, Halfgaze walked away. Her mismatched eyes searched the clearing for two Shadowclan cats who she trusted to cooperate on the patrol. For example, not anyone of the Fuzz family. Of course, Halfgaze knew about the infamous family's beliefs. Surely they were cursing the fact that she was deputy. That'll show them. She thought, triumphantly. Sexism was one of the things that made her the angriest as well as homophobia which of course were the two central beliefs of the family. The thought disgusted her, but she shook it away to focus on finding cats for the patrol.

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RedHead Beau
The golden tom had congratulated the newly named deputy a few moments ago, at the moment he was speaking with one of his siblings. He loved his siblings, he really did, he just didn't know if he shared their beliefs, the golden feline believed that everyone was capable of amazing things, male or female, Heterosexual or Homosexual, it was the ideals and morals that counted. At the same time, however, his siblings were older than him, wiser than him, which meant that they knew better and knew more than him so of course he didn't believe he had any room to object or disagree, at least not until he himself had some experience. As his littermate walked away he returned his gaze to the deputy, his sapphire orbs flickered with curiosity, he didn't mean to eavesdrop, but he did and after hearing that she was looking for patrol members the tom shot up and skipped towards Halfgaze, his fur bouncing with each step. Blazingsky stopped a fox length away and dipped his head "First off, Congratulations on Deputy." he began, "And secondly, I'll be more than happy to join." he purred, his tail flicking behind him. The warrior didn't have anything to do, he couldn't hunt because he wasn't taught how to catch fish yet, and there wasn't any other prey that he could catch within Riverclan territory, like a good warrior, he had never crossed the borders before.



(Sorry guys)
Wolfglare was resting at the edge of the clearing, his eyes closed and his head rested on his paws. To many just walking past and seeing him, he looked like he was asleep, but he wasn't. Wolfglare didn't sleep. Ever since apprenticehood, the tom had had a difficult time getting into a nice, deep sleep, even when it was dark. As he was simply resting his eyes, his ears flicked up, hearing the sound of voices not too far off. He raised his head and turned it, focusing his gaze on the new deputy, Halfgaze, and another Shadowclan warrior, whom he believed to be Blazingsky. Wolfglare debated whether or not going to talk to the two cats. He finally decided on yes. He had never been a fan of Shadowclan's leadership, but with Goldenstar as leader, Wolfglare saw some hope for the clan. He didn't know the leader well though, so he couldn't base it entirely off of that. But he supposed that if he could talk to Halfgaze and get to know her, he might have more hope for Shadowclan's future. Getting to his paws, the large warrior padded over to the two cats, towering over them like he did most other cats. "Congratulations on your new rank Halfgaze." He meowed as he approached the two, dipping his head respectively. He then looked between the two, not sure what they were up to. But he had heard something about a patrol. "Is there any chance of getting back on our own territory soon?" He meowed, his ice blue hues boring into the younger cat. Though not much younger than himself. He had acknowledged Blazingsky as well with a dip of his head.

dionysus
October 1st, 2017, 04:03 PM
@RedHead (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=40) @Beau (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=114)
The golden tom had congratulated the newly named deputy a few moments ago, at the moment he was speaking with one of his siblings. He loved his siblings, he really did, he just didn't know if he shared their beliefs, the golden feline believed that everyone was capable of amazing things, male or female, Heterosexual or Homosexual, it was the ideals and morals that counted. At the same time, however, his siblings were older than him, wiser than him, which meant that they knew better and knew more than him so of course he didn't believe he had any room to object or disagree, at least not until he himself had some experience. As his littermate walked away he returned his gaze to the deputy, his sapphire orbs flickered with curiosity, he didn't mean to eavesdrop, but he did and after hearing that she was looking for patrol members the tom shot up and skipped towards Halfgaze, his fur bouncing with each step. Blazingsky stopped a fox length away and dipped his head "First off, Congratulations on Deputy." he began, "And secondly, I'll be more than happy to join." he purred, his tail flicking behind him. The warrior didn't have anything to do, he couldn't hunt because he wasn't taught how to catch fish yet, and there wasn't any other prey that he could catch within Riverclan territory, like a good warrior, he had never crossed the borders before.



(Sorry guys)
Wolfglare was resting at the edge of the clearing, his eyes closed and his head rested on his paws. To many just walking past and seeing him, he looked like he was asleep, but he wasn't. Wolfglare didn't sleep. Ever since apprenticehood, the tom had had a difficult time getting into a nice, deep sleep, even when it was dark. As he was simply resting his eyes, his ears flicked up, hearing the sound of voices not too far off. He raised his head and turned it, focusing his gaze on the new deputy, Halfgaze, and another Shadowclan warrior, whom he believed to be Blazingsky. Wolfglare debated whether or not going to talk to the two cats. He finally decided on yes. He had never been a fan of Shadowclan's leadership, but with Goldenstar as leader, Wolfglare saw some hope for the clan. He didn't know the leader well though, so he couldn't base it entirely off of that. But he supposed that if he could talk to Halfgaze and get to know her, he might have more hope for Shadowclan's future. Getting to his paws, the large warrior padded over to the two cats, towering over them like he did most other cats. "Congratulations on your new rank Halfgaze." He meowed as he approached the two, dipping his head respectively. He then looked between the two, not sure what they were up to. But he had heard something about a patrol. "Is there any chance of getting back on our own territory soon?" He meowed, his ice blue hues boring into the younger cat. Though not much younger than himself. He had acknowledged Blazingsky as well with a dip of his head.


Halfgaze's mismatched eyes were still searching the clearing when movement caught her attention. A golden-furred cat, whom she recognized as Blazingsky as he got closer, was walking towards her. Very aware of the tom's family and their beliefs, Halfgaze was both wary and prepared for a quarrel. She was in no way going to back down to the sexist and homophobic cats, who she knew must have been livid that the new leader had appointed a female deputy. They didn't faze her though, quite the contrary, in fact. Halfgaze was simply more determined to do well, in order to prove them wrong. Luckily, it seemed a fight was not on the tom's mind. Halfgaze calmed herself and returned Blazingsky's greeting, giving him a friendly dip of her head. "Thank you," The new deputy meowed in a warm tone. The second part of Blazingsky's statement made the tortoiseshell blink in shock. She hadn't realized anyone had heard her talking to Cardinalsnake. However, Halfgaze recovered swiftly and a smile returned to her face as she responded, "Great. We just need one more cat and then we can set out."


As Halfgaze spoke those words, a second cat made his way towards them. Halfgaze equated the name Wolfglare with the older tom's face, but didn't know much about him. "Thank you," Halfgaze responded to his congratulations, dipping her head in return. She watched Wolfglare look between her and Blazingsky and wondered if she should ask him if he wanted to join the patrol. Or order him to join? Halfgaze wasn't terribly certain whether she could, still being new to the rank of deputy, and decided to leave the 'ordering' until she had been deputy for a longer stretch of time. As it was, she didn't feel as though she had enough respect to do that. Perhaps it would come with time. She hoped it would...Her internal questioning was for naught, as Wolfglare asked about returning to their territory, making her question easy. Halfgaze answered him in a steady voice that surprised her and at the same time made her want to jump up and down with excitement, which she refrained from doing, "Blazingsky and I are about to go check the territory and see if the water levels have gone down. Would you care to join us?"

Fel
October 6th, 2017, 07:33 PM
"all cats old enough to catch their own fish, please step up to the streamstone for a clan meeting!" that was his call, russetstar's large paws thundering with confidence as he stepped up to the clan's meetingplace, a determined look in his eyes as he let his voice ring out through camp. there were some things he needed to announce, and perhaps this would help riverclan cats get back into the swing of activity as things returned to normal. before speaking again, the russet-furred tom waited patiently for a few moments for clanmates to gather. however, after that time was up, he continued about with what he had to say, his voice lined with the confidence and present ability associated with a leader, because he needed his clan to be strong.

"...first of all, we have two kits who are becoming apprentices." he huffed with a grin, glancing over the crowd before continuing on. "rainkit, silverkit, you two have reached six moons old and are now eligible for apprenticeship. from now on, you will be assigned mentors-- for rainkit, morningflight, and for silverkit, --. from now on, until you prove yourselves as capable warriors, you will be known as rainpaw and silverpaw." he breathed-- the first two ceremonies of the day.

"we also have -- apprentices who have shown they are ready to become warriors. tornadopaw, riverclan thanks you for your perseverance and integrity, and with that, from now on, you will be known as tornadostorm. spicepaw, riverclan thanks you for your diligence and loyalty, and with that, from now on, you will be known as spicestorm. minkpaw, riverclan thanks you for your loyalty and intelligence, and with that, from now on, you will be known as minkheart. lobsterpaw, riverclan thanks you for your strength and hard work, and with that, from now on, you will be known as lobsterbreath. minkpaw, riverclan thanks you for your hard work and determination, and with that, from now on, you will be known as lilyfire."

"snowflower, blazefury, you two have requested to change your names, and with pure intentions, starclan honors you both as iceflower and firehawk." the leader continued to decree-- and by that moment, there were only a few ceremonies left to continue with.

"bramble, setting, as loners joining our clan with good intentions, starclan welcomes you to riverclan with open paws. from this moment on, settingpaw, you will be known as settingpaw, and will be mentored by duskfeather. welcome to riverclan."

and that left ceremonies completed, yet there was another matter he wanted to discuss before the clan was dismissed. "...as everyone knows, shadowclan has ceased their stay in riverclan's territory, and from now on should be treated with intruder protocol when found on our territory from today onward- and with that, meeting dismissed."

Mango
October 7th, 2017, 02:05 PM
Lobsterbreathe scorned his one apprentice sister,” I’m a warrior- go clean the elder’s den.” He teased lightly, but something about his cruel heart felt the urge not to be playful about it.


Honeypaw laughed,” Yeah, sure. You’d still be an awful mentor anyways.” She taunted, pleased that her brother became a warrior. I’ll have to tell Applepaw sometime soon, but how do I do it without trespassing, well...I’m sure Shadowclan won’t mind Riverclan trespassing since we are pretty relaxed with them.

Starfall
December 2nd, 2017, 06:56 PM
seasalt
Okapi
Kolabear360 Kyra-Wolfe-666
Crybaby (At the Disco)
Duststorm

The ebony tom made his way up the Streamstone, his large paws easily grasping the slippery stone. He was nervous, who wouldn't be, especially if it was their first clan meeting. He had seen Russetstar do it a countless number of times, but the words to summon his clanmates were lost. He pulled himself up and padded forward, stopping two mouse-lengths from the edge. The tom could feel his stomach twist with discust as he looked down, seeing what the leaders saw whenever they held clanmeetings, and now he was no better. All the ill feelings began to emerge once more, the hatred for the higher ups, and the sharp feeling of betrayal. His blue hues flickered with hesitation for a moment, and the brawny tom took a step back, his claws digging into the stone. He couldn't just back down now, most his clanmates had already seen him, it would look bad if he did so. Still. He flattened his ears against his head and let out a shaky breath, mentally preparing himself for what he was about to do. He hated High Ranks, they were selfish and only looked out for themselves, the evil era proved that, but, his clanmates were waiting for their ceremonies, excitedly getting ready, looking prim and proper to impress, it made the ebony tom remember his apprentice and warrior ceremony, how incredibly happy he was. And the rest of the clan deserved to know what has happened, what will happen, and what he plans to do to protect his home.

He bit the inside of his cheek and took a step forward "All cats old enough to catch their own fish please gather around the Streamstone for a clan meeting!" he called, his voice loud, clear, it surprised him, he wasn't expecting his voice to sound so...sure. Now that he had announced a clan meeting, there was no going back, he was a leader now, he had become the very thing he hated the most. He thought about this predicament as his clanmates congregated beneath the meeting place, and after a few moments he spoke once more "As many of you know, Russetstar has resigned, leaving me to become leader, I will be going down to the Starcave after this meeting alongside Juniperpaw to receive my nine lives." he began, shifting his paws as he tried to look at each and every clanmember. Fallenstream took in a deep breath and continued " I am proud to serve my clan. I promise to be the strongest, wisest, and courageous leader for our clan. We have been through rough times, the evil era, Shadowclan staying in our clan for a moon or more, and finally choosing allies between Thunderclan and Windclan, getting dragged into their pointless war." he announced, his tail lashing as he mentioned the quarrel between Snowstar and Blazingstar, he found it pointless, just an easy way to spill the blood of those who are cared for. " I know that's a lot to promise, and I plan on fulfilling each and every promise I give you without fail. But I can only succeed in becoming such a leader if you all help me along the way. I wish for us, together, to become as strong as the River we live beside itself, and in order to do so I wish for you, all of you to help me in my Leadership. Everything will be decided as a group, each and every one of you will be asked of your opinion on any given situation. And I hope that you all approve of me taking Russetstars place." he ended, dipping his head. It was a mouthful, he knew this, but once he finished he felt as though a huge weight had been lifted off his chest, he felt more at ease. Now onto the main event. " Aside from this announcement, we have a few ceremonies to conduct." he stated, his stern, serious look melted into that of a more relaxed and happy gaze.

"Would Runningpaw, Applepaw, Ripplepaw, Almondpaw and Needlepaw step forward please?" he asked, a smile spread across his maw as he named off each individual apprentice. " You have proven your devotion and skill, and have shown your clanmates that you all are ready to become warriors. I call upon my warrior ancestors to watch upon these apprentices, who have proven their loyalty to the code, and in turn I honor them as warriors of Riverclan.
Do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your clan, even if it costs your life?"
"I do"

Then by the powers of Starclan, I give you each your warrior names.

Runningpaw, from this moment on, you will be known as Runningblaze for your energy and patience.
Applepaw, you will now be known as Applepounce for your strength and love.
Ripplepaw, your warrior name will be Ripplethorn for your strength and determination.
Almondpaw, from this moment forward, you will be known as Almondnose for your bravery and deduction.
and finally, Nettlepaw, from this moment on you will be known as Nettlewhisper, for your courage and hospitality. We welcome you as full warriors of Riverclan." he announced.

"Would Hollowkit and Frostkit please step forward as well?" he asked, looking down at the two kits. " You have reached the age of six moons and it is time for you to become apprentices. From this day forward, until you receive your warrior names, you will be known as Hollowpaw and Frostpaw, and your mentors will be Lightstream [ PokeCat ] and Risingcreek [ king kaleb! ] they will teach you all they know."

" We also have a warrior joining the elders this clan meeting. Shadefur, Riverclan thanks you for your time as a warrior and all the service you have given to us, I call upon Starclan to give you many moons of rest." he called.

As he took a breath to state the next announcement, he found a more delicate way to word it, not for the tom the announcement was for, rather for the rest of his clanmates. It would be a harsh if they had to fear disloyalty during such a stressful event. Fallenstream took a deep breath " Lobsterbreath, due to you taking one of Snowstar's lives, and siding with the Dusk Syndicate during the gathering you will no longer be considered a warrior of Riverclan, from this moment forward you are now exiled and if you set paw in our territory we will not hesitate in chasing you out." he announced, his lapis hues flickered with anger as he jumped down, standing two fox lengths away from the brown tom. " You must now leave the camp, if you refuse we will force you out." he stated, a little growl evident in his last word as he took a step forward, as if proving his words.

PokeCat
December 2nd, 2017, 08:29 PM
Okapi
Lightstream shone with happiness when her name was called to mentor Hollowkit. Or now he would be Hollowpaw. She always had a wonderful time whenever she interacted with the young cat, but she could only dream of mentoring him. Her happiness was soon replaced with worry. Doubts races through her mind. What if I can't teach him properly? What if he doesn't like me? He wanted Fallenstream as a mentor, what if he was mad that Light had been chosen?
She brushed the thoughts off and focused on the present. She had an apprentice! She could teach him how to hunt the best way, how to fight and win. She would not let this cat down no matter what. He was now her responsibility, to teach, to comfort, to lead forward in life. She would be the best mentor ever.
She walked over to the newly apprenticed cat as pride shone in her eyes. She stopped a tail length away from him, smiling at how he looked. "Well, it looks like your stuck with me Hollowpaw. I think that we'all get along just fine." She beamed.

Mango
December 3rd, 2017, 12:14 PM
Okapi
Lightstream shone with happiness when her name was called to mentor Hollowkit. Or now he would be Hollowpaw. She always had a wonderful time whenever she interacted with the young cat, but she could only dream of mentoring him. Her happiness was soon replaced with worry. Doubts races through her mind. What if I can't teach him properly? What if he doesn't like me? He wanted Fallenstream as a mentor, what if he was mad that Light had been chosen?
She brushed the thoughts off and focused on the present. She had an apprentice! She could teach him how to hunt the best way, how to fight and win. She would not let this cat down no matter what. He was now her responsibility, to teach, to comfort, to lead forward in life. She would be the best mentor ever.
She walked over to the newly apprenticed cat as pride shone in her eyes. She stopped a tail length away from him, smiling at how he looked. "Well, it looks like your stuck with me Hollowpaw. I think that we'all get along just fine." She beamed.
Hollowpaw hissed,” Fallenstream was suppose to be my mentor not you!” He shrieked enraged he couldn’t find a word to show his rage.

Role
Lobsterbreathe growled,” Fox dung!” He lunged at the kit known as Plumkit and pounced. Digging his claws into the little kit.



Fern
Applepounce smiled,” Goldenstep! Lynxsky! Honeypaw I’m a warrior!” Sadness touched her tail as she realized Lobsterbreathe took a life from Snowstar was then her eyes grew large as she saw him killing Plumkit,” Great Starclan!”

Honeypaw was proud of Applepounce but she was too horrified at Lobsterbreathe,” WHAT IS HE DOING! Just leave Lobsterbreathe, don’t kill Plumkit.”

Lynxsky crumpled to the ground in horror and let her tears run on the ground.

PokeCat
December 3rd, 2017, 12:45 PM
Hollowpaw hissed,” Fallenstream was suppose to be my mentor not you!” He shrieked enraged he couldn’t find a word to show his rage.

Role
Lobsterbreathe growled,” Fox dung!” He lunged at the kit known as Plumkit and pounced. Digging his claws into the little kit.



Fern
Applepounce smiled,” Goldenstep! Lynxsky! Honeypaw I’m a warrior!” Sadness touched her tail as she realized Lobsterbreathe took a life from Snowstar was then her eyes grew large as she saw him killing Plumkit,” Great Starclan!”

Honeypaw was proud of Applepounce but she was too horrified at Lobsterbreathe,” WHAT IS HE DOING! Just leave Lobsterbreathe, don’t kill Plumkit.”

Lynxsky crumpled to the ground in horror and let her tears run on the ground.

Lightstream was taken aback by how harsh the apprentice was towards her. She knew he wanted Fallenstream to be his mentor but lashing out at her was just uncalled for. She took a breath and kept her patience. She could see that this wouldn't be an easy apprenticeship. “Hollowpaw, I know I was not your first choice in mentors, but you're stuck with me. So either you can accept that and continue your training as a normal apprentice, or you can resent me for a moon or so and then realize how much of a mouse-brain you are being. It up to you.” She retorted. She wasn't really one for being sassy, but she knew when she needed to stick up for herself.

Mango
December 3rd, 2017, 02:52 PM
Lightstream was taken aback by how harsh the apprentice was towards her. She knew he wanted Fallenstream to be his mentor but lashing out at her was just uncalled for. She took a breath and kept her patience. She could see that this wouldn't be an easy apprenticeship. “Hollowpaw, I know I was not your first choice in mentors, but you're stuck with me. So either you can accept that and continue your training as a normal apprentice, or you can resent me for a moon or so and then realize how much of a mouse-brain you are being. It up to you.” She retorted. She wasn't really one for being sassy, but she knew when she needed to stick up for herself.
His eye twitched,” Or I can put up with you for a moon or two and then lie to Fallenstream and tell him that you are making me do unethical things and that Fallenstream is the only cat who is capable of training me.” He meowed Fallenstream must have appointed me to Lightstream as my temporary mentor simply so he can adjust to being clan leader. He needs a moon or two to figure out how it works being leader, don’t get over-worked.

Role
December 3rd, 2017, 04:45 PM
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Lobsterbreathe growled,” Fox dung!” He lunged at the kit known as Plumkit and pounced. Digging his claws into the little kit.
Plumkit had made her way out of the Nursery, yawning. She had refused to go to back to ShadowClan, as she was accustomed to RiverClan life now. Her family was ShadowClan, and yet, Plumkit stayed. It was a hard choice, but she had grown to love fish and swimming. As Plumkit groomed her pelt, she remained unaware of her impending doom flying at her. That is, until the sharp picks of claws dug into her. Squealing, Plumkit thrashed and clawed at the much bigger tom. "Help me!"

(Shouldnt we mention the leader? Idk it seems like someone is missing.)

Mango
December 3rd, 2017, 05:49 PM
Plumkit had made her way out of the Nursery, yawning. She had refused to go to back to ShadowClan, as she was accustomed to RiverClan life now. Her family was ShadowClan, and yet, Plumkit stayed. It was a hard choice, but she had grown to love fish and swimming. As Plumkit groomed her pelt, she remained unaware of her impending doom flying at her. That is, until the sharp picks of claws dug into her. Squealing, Plumkit thrashed and clawed at the much bigger tom. "Help me!"

(Shouldnt we mention the leader? Idk it seems like someone is missing.)
(I guess)
starfall

Lobsterbreathe snorted,” This is what Riverclan gets for banishing me. Your death.” He half-purred,” If you don’t struggle it’ll be over quicker.” He applied more pressure to the kit.

Role
December 3rd, 2017, 06:32 PM
(I guess)
starfall

Lobsterbreathe snorted,” This is what Riverclan gets for banishing me. Your death.” He half-purred,” If you don’t struggle it’ll be over quicker.” He applied more pressure to the kit.
(Well I mean killing a kit's a serious offense in the Clans so killing a kit on the streamstone i think needs some kind of reaction from another party XD)

Plumkit whimpered and still thrashed with fear. "Let me go! Please! I don't want to die," she yowled. The kit yelped as the claws dug in deeper. She too scratched a bit harder. Plumkit began to look back on her life as she felt hopeless. Born a ShadowClan cat in RiverClan, Plumkit had first smelled fish and not pine. She had always assumed she was a RiverClan cat until her family told her the truth. She made two friends one day, but they never spoke again. They were kindly to the kitten. She could barely walk at the time. Plumkit was older now, three moons. She still had kitten fluff, but some of her fur was sleek and shiny. And now, she would never have a chance to grow. She would never see her family again. She would never become an apprentice. Tears began to well at Plumkit's eyes. "Please," she breathed.

Mango
December 3rd, 2017, 08:27 PM
(Well I mean killing a kit's a serious offense in the Clans so killing a kit on the streamstone i think needs some kind of reaction from another party XD)

Plumkit whimpered and still thrashed with fear. "Let me go! Please! I don't want to die," she yowled. The kit yelped as the claws dug in deeper. She too scratched a bit harder. Plumkit began to look back on her life as she felt hopeless. Born a ShadowClan cat in RiverClan, Plumkit had first smelled fish and not pine. She had always assumed she was a RiverClan cat until her family told her the truth. She made two friends one day, but they never spoke again. They were kindly to the kitten. She could barely walk at the time. Plumkit was older now, three moons. She still had kitten fluff, but some of her fur was sleek and shiny. And now, she would never have a chance to grow. She would never see her family again. She would never become an apprentice. Tears began to well at Plumkit's eyes. "Please," she breathed.
(OMG I feel so cruel now...you were right)
Lobsterbreathe scowled,"If you strongly suppose the Dark Forest maybe but I know you don't because I've never seen you there." He dug his claws into the little kits body don't worry little kit Fallensteam will be sure to tell your family of your death.

Role
December 3rd, 2017, 08:41 PM
(OMG I feel so cruel now...you were right)
Lobsterbreathe scowled,"If you strongly suppose the Dark Forest maybe but I know you don't because I've never seen you there." He dug his claws into the little kits body don't worry little kit Fallensteam will be sure to tell your family of your death.
(X"D its never easy to kill off a character, especially a kit :"3)

Plumkit whimpered as the claws dug deeper. Her eyes glazed with pain and her heart thumped with fear. "Mommy.. I want my mommy," she whined, breath catching in her throat. Oh, how she missed her milky scent and her soft pelt. She missed her warm eyes and her soft voice. She wished she had gone with ShadowClan. "Please let me go."

Starfall
December 3rd, 2017, 11:08 PM
Plumkit had made her way out of the Nursery, yawning. She had refused to go to back to ShadowClan, as she was accustomed to RiverClan life now. Her family was ShadowClan, and yet, Plumkit stayed. It was a hard choice, but she had grown to love fish and swimming. As Plumkit groomed her pelt, she remained unaware of her impending doom flying at her. That is, until the sharp picks of claws dug into her. Squealing, Plumkit thrashed and clawed at the much bigger tom. "Help me!"

(Shouldnt we mention the leader? Idk it seems like someone is missing.)
His eye twitched,” Or I can put up with you for a moon or two and then lie to Fallenstream and tell him that you are making me do unethical things and that Fallenstream is the only cat who is capable of training me.” He meowed Fallenstream must have appointed me to Lightstream as my temporary mentor simply so he can adjust to being clan leader. He needs a moon or two to figure out how it works being leader, don’t get over-worked.
The tom had turned and was making his way back to the den, trusting his warriors to escort the former Riverclan member off the territory, sadly the squeal of a kit made him turn on his heels. As soon as he did, the whole scene unfolded before him, he wasn't fast enough to stop Lobsterbreath from injuring the kit, he was hoping that he was fast enough to stop the tom from killing her though. Fallenstream let out a snarl and lunged, his claws unseathed, fangs barred, he wasn't holding back. He barreled into the smaller tom and bit his front left leg, digging his fangs as deeply as he could into the flesh. He yanked away and stood in front of the kit, his lapis hues now frosty blue with threat and anger, his fangs tinted red, and his irises now just slits, he was angry, he was beyond angry. " I'm giving you two seconds to turn tail and run like the coward you are. Attacking a kit because you know that you could never take down a warrior in your pitiful state. leave." he snapped, his words dripping with hatred, his eyes never wavered as he stared the brown tom down, keeping himself ready incase Lobsterbreath decided to try his luck.

Mango
December 4th, 2017, 06:17 AM
(X"D its never easy to kill off a character, especially a kit :"3)

Plumkit whimpered as the claws dug deeper. Her eyes glazed with pain and her heart thumped with fear. "Mommy.. I want my mommy," she whined, breath catching in her throat. Oh, how she missed her milky scent and her soft pelt. She missed her warm eyes and her soft voice. She wished she had gone with ShadowClan. "Please let me go."
starfall
"Well...killing a Riverclanner wont work the only Shadowclanner here is you. Outcast." He growled softly applying a bit more pressure. He heard Fallenstream from behind and turned around,” ‘Lil Fallenstream...I do believe your orders don’t affect me anymore now that you banished me. And if I were a clan leader without my nine lives, I wouldn’t attack a cat, after all...” he purred,” I took a life from Snowstar...think how easily I could take your life and leave Riverclan without a leader or deputy. Now, you wouldn’t want to leave Riverclan without an authority figure better than that kit of a medicine cat, Juniperpaw.” He scowled. I never killed you because I respect you. I could never take your life. A kit’s life is easy, and symbolic.

Role
December 4th, 2017, 04:29 PM
The tom had turned and was making his way back to the den, trusting his warriors to escort the former Riverclan member off the territory, sadly the squeal of a kit made him turn on his heels. As soon as he did, the whole scene unfolded before him, he wasn't fast enough to stop Lobsterbreath from injuring the kit, he was hoping that he was fast enough to stop the tom from killing her though. Fallenstream let out a snarl and lunged, his claws unseathed, fangs barred, he wasn't holding back. He barreled into the smaller tom and bit his front left leg, digging his fangs as deeply as he could into the flesh. He yanked away and stood in front of the kit, his lapis hues now frosty blue with threat and anger, his fangs tinted red, and his irises now just slits, he was angry, he was beyond angry. " I'm giving you two seconds to turn tail and run like the coward you are. Attacking a kit because you know that you could never take down a warrior in your pitiful state. leave." he snapped, his words dripping with hatred, his eyes never wavered as he stared the brown tom down, keeping himself ready incase Lobsterbreath decided to try his luck.

starfall
"Well...killing a Riverclanner wont work the only Shadowclanner here is you. Outcast." He growled softly applying a bit more pressure. He heard Fallenstream from behind and turned around,” ‘Lil Fallenstream...I do believe your orders don’t affect me anymore now that you banished me. And if I were a clan leader without my nine lives, I wouldn’t attack a cat, after all...” he purred,” I took a life from Snowstar...think how easily I could take your life and leave Riverclan without a leader or deputy. Now, you wouldn’t want to leave Riverclan without an authority figure better than that kit of a medicine cat, Juniperpaw.” He scowled. I never killed you because I respect you. I could never take your life. A kit’s life is easy, and symbolic.
Hope flickered in Plumkit's belly as her leader barraged Lobsterbreath with attacks meant to severely injure. Plumkit's breath hitched as the claws were yanked away. Ouch. It did hurt, but at least she was free. Plumkit tried to move, but pain made her stay put. Plumkit's blue eyes flicked to her wounds. There were eight spots with deep punctures. The claws had not scratched her, but pierced her. A slow death, it could have been, and probably will be, but at least Fallenstream was here. Fallenstream.. he'll be Fallenstar soon, won't he? Plumkit looked blearily up at Lobsterbreath. The fire in his eyes was astonishing. He was determined to kill her. But why? He's going to be exiled! Plumkit focused ahead of her. The river was flowing slowly. A small fish surfaced with a leap, but quickly fell back in. Plumkit frowned, and looked past that. In the distance were pine trees. That was where her family lived. What were they thinking now? Were they happy? Were they sad? Was everything good? I'm a little tired.. maybe I'll dream about them, she thought to herself. All of her senses faded as she focused on one thing: sleep. Plumkit slowly shut her eyes, and smiled softly. More than anything, she wanted to see her family and sleep. Something nagged at the back of her mind. Don't sleep yet, it said. Stay awake for a moment longer. Plumkit didn't want to listen, but something made her open her eyes again. The pain returned, the tension returned, and the world around her refocused. "Fine," she mumbled to herself, almost inaudibly. "I'll stay awake."

BEAR.
December 4th, 2017, 06:56 PM
Firehawk was frozen in place.

An exile was a rarity of its own.. and he was in full agreement of it given the circumstances. Lobsterbreathe was a murderer, a traitor, a monster-- who didn't care about the well-being of others. And now he was attacking a kit!

His heart was breaking for the kitten being savagely torn into, but Fallenstar beat him before he felt like he could move. The leader had already attacked the traitor, and.. it looked like Plumkit was fading fast. "Oh, no, oh no, oh no," he breathed, moving to approach the fallen kit. She was breathing, but.. he could tell she was fading fast. "Plumkit?" Could they save her? Oh, stone, her wounds..

Mango
December 4th, 2017, 09:03 PM
Hope flickered in Plumkit's belly as her leader barraged Lobsterbreath with attacks meant to severely injure. Plumkit's breath hitched as the claws were yanked away. Ouch. It did hurt, but at least she was free. Plumkit tried to move, but pain made her stay put. Plumkit's blue eyes flicked to her wounds. There were eight spots with deep punctures. The claws had not scratched her, but pierced her. A slow death, it could have been, and probably will be, but at least Fallenstream was here. Fallenstream.. he'll be Fallenstar soon, won't he? Plumkit looked blearily up at Lobsterbreath. The fire in his eyes was astonishing. He was determined to kill her. But why? He's going to be exiled! Plumkit focused ahead of her. The river was flowing slowly. A small fish surfaced with a leap, but quickly fell back in. Plumkit frowned, and looked past that. In the distance were pine trees. That was where her family lived. What were they thinking now? Were they happy? Were they sad? Was everything good? I'm a little tired.. maybe I'll dream about them, she thought to herself. All of her senses faded as she focused on one thing: sleep. Plumkit slowly shut her eyes, and smiled softly. More than anything, she wanted to see her family and sleep. Something nagged at the back of her mind. Don't sleep yet, it said. Stay awake for a moment longer. Plumkit didn't want to listen, but something made her open her eyes again. The pain returned, the tension returned, and the world around her refocused. "Fine," she mumbled to herself, almost inaudibly. "I'll stay awake."
Lobsterbreathe, facing Fallenstream realized the kit was there and swatted his tail at little Plumkit she's almost dead truthfully...why bother?

PokeCat
December 5th, 2017, 07:17 PM
His eye twitched,” Or I can put up with you for a moon or two and then lie to Fallenstream and tell him that you are making me do unethical things and that Fallenstream is the only cat who is capable of training me.” He meowed Fallenstream must have appointed me to Lightstream as my temporary mentor simply so he can adjust to being clan leader. He needs a moon or two to figure out how it works being leader, don’t get over-worked.
(forgot about this but are we just gonna pretend that there isn't a murder going on behind them? cuz im done for that xD)
Lightstream scoffed. Maybe this wouldn't be as easy as she anticipated. She still needed to be there for Hollowpaw. She knew that she shouldn't retaliate because the apprentice would just make excuses and trick himself into believing that he was meant to be with Fallenstream. "Fine. Say what you want to say, do what you want to do. Fallenstream wants us to go on the morning patrol tomorrow anyway, so you might as well hate me for tonight. Just know that I will be waking you up and you will becoming with me. Good night." She said proudly, impressed with herself. She stood there for a second before stalking off to the warriors den.

Mango
December 5th, 2017, 08:43 PM
(forgot about this but are we just gonna pretend that there isn't a murder going on behind them? cuz im done for that xD)
Lightstream scoffed. Maybe this wouldn't be as easy as she anticipated. She still needed to be there for Hollowpaw. She knew that she shouldn't retaliate because the apprentice would just make excuses and trick himself into believing that he was meant to be with Fallenstream. "Fine. Say what you want to say, do what you want to do. Fallenstream wants us to go on the morning patrol tomorrow anyway, so you might as well hate me for tonight. Just know that I will be waking you up and you will becoming with me. Good night." She said proudly, impressed with herself. She stood there for a second before stalking off to the warriors den.
(I guess...)
Hollowpaw sighed,"okay...but your only my temporary mentor!" He called back,"See if Fallenstream can come with us. I need an educated cat telling me of the borders." He ordered his mentor,"Oh...and I would love some trout or a sparrow." He paused,"Oh it'd be nice if you could line my nest with feathers."

Starfall
December 20th, 2017, 03:10 PM
Duskflight
AbsurdJinx

The tom made his way to the stone, his claws scraping against the frosty grey lump. He had only done this once before, and at that time he was still Fallenstream, though, the only thing different about that time was his suffix, he was still unsure about himself being leader, still had a knot that now made itself home in his stomach. He let out a grunt and stopped two mouselengths away from the edge, his lapis colored optics raked across the clearing as he tried to pick out the two faces he would be announcing this morning, well. " All those old enough to catch their own fish, please gather around the Streamstone for a clan meeting." he called, his ears flicking back as his echo answered back.

Fallenstar was still going off memory, he faintly remembered a few apprentice ceremonies that Russetstar preformed, he just hoped he was doing it right.

" Today we have two ceremonies and 3 clanmates who will grow a little." he announced, and let his eyes brush over the two feline's. " Quailkit, please step forward." he half asked, half demanded. "You have reached the age of 6 moons and is now old enough to become an apprentice. From this day forward, until you become a warrior, your name will be Quailpaw." he announced, his lips tugged upward slightly, if one looked close enough, they would see a faint smile. " Your mentor will be Jasperpelt [ Lonestar23 ] , they will teach you all you need to know." he stated, making direct eye contact with the named warrior.

Fallenstar then turned his attention to a particular male apprentice, his lapis hues danced with excitement. He remembered the day he was given his warrior name, it was one of the most exciting moments of his life, he wondered if Quillpaw was feeling the same way he did. " We also have an apprentice who has proved that they are capable of honoring their warrior name." he announced, wincing slightly as he bit his tongue. He stood there for a second, rubbing the bitten flesh against the inside of his cheeks. " Quillpaw, please step forward. You have proven your devotion and skill, and have shown your clanmates that you are ready to become a warrior." he began "I call upon my warrior ancestors to watch upon this apprentice, who has proven his loyalty to the code, and in turn I honor him as a warrior of Riverclan.
Do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your clan, even if it costs your life?"

"I do."

"Then by the powers of Starclan, I give you your warrior name."

"Quillpaw, from this moment forward you will be known as Quillstreak, for your compassion and kindness." he stated, watching closely for the toms reaction. He wanted to know if he was any different, if he had the same emotions as others, seeing if he wasn't different.
"We welcome you as a warrior of Riverclan." he congradulated, a small, faint smile spread across his face, but disappeared as quickly as it appeared.

Fallenstar dipped his head and clambered down, his tail constantly brushing the cold, frosty stone beneath him.

Starfall
January 11th, 2018, 02:43 PM
Celestial
The ebony tom pulled himself up the frosty stone, his pads sticking to the large rock with every step he took. He had been thinking about this decision for a few days now. Though he disliked highranks, he couldn't help but feel a bit of excitement tingle through out his body, making him wiggle the tips of his paws. With the last step he let out an 'umph', his footing slipping slightly. He stood toward the end of the stone, his lapis hues blazed with, for the first time in moons, a clear flame of certainty. He was very proud of himself for who he chose, the feline seemed headstrong and possessed strong morals, they could easily keep him in check. His fluffy tail brushed the cold stone and he looked straight down, looking at the drop, the long drop which made his whiskers quiver.

"All cats old enough to catch their own fish, meet below the Streamstone for a Clan meeting!" he called, his voice echoing through the crisp clearing. He licked his maw and held back a shiver, he wasn't sure if it was because of the cold, or if it was because of his first very important announcement. " We have been without a deputy for some time now due to the recent rank change. After some time I have finally come to a decision." he stated, his tail lashing behind him. He could feel his breath leaving, not that he was talking, he couldn't swallow enough air, it felt as though he was choking. "Daisyshade. Please step forward." he ordered. Today was the day, he was going to have someone to check him, to keep him in balance, it made his fur fluff up.

AbsurdJinx
January 11th, 2018, 03:43 PM
Tumblestep slipped from the warrior's den and sat in the shade of the Streamstone. He'd never been so proud! Today, his affectionate mate would become the deputy of RiverClan, working alongside Fallenstar and Juniperpaw to help guide the clan. The only downside was that he feared she'd be much too busy for him with all the new responsibilities. However, he knew they'd find a way to make time for one another. Both of them were so in love there was no way a rank would get between them, Tumblestep was sure of it. He relied heavily on Daisyshade - she was his confidence, his heart, his world - and he didn't know what he'd do without her. He was also afraid he'd one day be sharing a meal with his mate when a crowd of felines grouped around them, awaiting their deputy's orders. How would he deal with his mate's popularity when he was so afraid of socializing? Besides his fears, Tumblestep knew he'd be able to put them aside for Daisyshade's sake. He'd do anything for his adorable mate, even pull through his worst fears.

How will we start a family? The thought startled him. The two felines had been talking about having kits but how would they raise offspring when Daisyshade was deputy, responsible for the organization of her clanmates? Tumblestep didn't want to tear her down and place her inside the nursery when she was just able to step above and finally shine like she should. The two of them would have to talk later, figure things out. But for now, the dark gray tomcat raised his chin in a once in a lifetime show of pride. Daisyshade had worked so hard to get to where she is, he was eager to show her how happy he was for her.

~ ~ ~

Juniperpaw exited the medicine den and gazed up at the Streamstone in time to hear Fallenstar's call for a meeting. She adopted an excited expression when she put two and two together, and bounded closer to the stone to see Daisyshade be appointed deputy. Juniperpaw was eager to work alongside the older feline, both in a working manner and through her pregnancy. She was sure the two of them could form a bond of some sorts! Daisyshade already had a motherly aurora around her that comforted Juniperpaw and she found herself looking at the ginger-and-white feline with admiration and respect. The young medicine cat seated herself at the foot of the Streamstone, green eyes shimmering with a kit-like excitement. She was also certain Fallenstar had to be somewhat anxious about the announcement, so she was sure to flash him a reassuring smile; she also looked at Daisyshade with what she hoped was a welcoming gaze.

wren
January 11th, 2018, 04:59 PM
starfall AbsurdJinx


Daisyshade had done her jobs quickly for there had been word that fallenstar- after some while had decided a deputy. The news spread like wildfire and it reached her quite quickly which caused a mass excitement. She had been waiting for the announcement eagerly when she spotted the large tom approach the streamstone. Her ear tips turned red with excitement and she sat up breathing out a quick breath a fog leaking between her jaws. As he steadied himself high above everyone else the Molly sat up and edged closer ears ringing, paws tingling and eyes widened with wonder. When most clan announcements where made she had missed most of them, either she was with juniper or doing patrols and even sometimes having quality time with tumblestep. Yet she had made the time to come out and see this meeting. A deputy was a big thing to decide and she, more than anybody, wanted to be the first to see their expression. Being proud of her clan like a mother was something she was quite good at. With a glad sigh she settled down curling her large fluffy tail around her paws and gazing up at fallenstar. His booming voice echoed around the camp maybe even reaching those in the medicine cat den. Though unbeknownst to her she had been hand picked out of multiple warriors up to the task. Just as she was about to raise herself to go sit with her mate, who knew of this when she hadn’t a clue, just than suddenly her name was called and for a moment she was sceptical that she had heard it. Her head swiveled and she looked up toward the tom who was looking down at the assembled crowd. She was a few fox lengths away from tumblestep and suddenly it felt like 100 yards away.


The she cats breath quickened and her heart rate increased. Her stomach suddenly flipped and she turned to the leader. Her whole body went numb and she felt like the streamstone was like the high stones in the distance. The orange and white tabby padded forward her long fluffy tail lashing as she stared upwards. She swallowed bile raising in her throat and looked back for reassurance toward tumblestep but met juniperpaws gaze instead. She swallowed really hard and shuffled her paws awkwardly before looking back to fallenstar and blinking at the harsh rays of sunlight. ”Yes fallenstar?" she said trying to keep her voice steady for a moment. The she cat dropped her gaze and stared at her paws, is this really happening? Am I dreaming? the she cat swallowed her fear and tried her hardest to replace it with pride. For a moment the crushing weight of fear was relieved and she raised her gaze to the leader, her eyes shinning with strength and courage.

:blue:
January 11th, 2018, 07:39 PM
Rosekit wasn’t exactly old enough to catch his own fish, though he knew he soon would be. The kit was ready to become an apprentince, he just didn’t have a mentor yet, a few more sunrises and he would be Rosepaw instead of Rosekit. He guessed that hoping wasn’t going to get him anywhere, and he looked up at Fallenstar. The small kit wedged his way through the crowd of cats, until he was close enough to the front so that he could see the streamstone. As Daisyshade was called, he tried to shove himself forward through the crowd again, but didn’t get very far, just watching from underneath the cat he was currently stuck with. He didn’t exactly know what was happening, but he wanted to. He would find out soon, right? Daisyshade. Daisyshade? He had heard the name a few times, but not enough so that it stuck out, wondering what made the molly so special.

Other cats were now crowding around, leaving Rosekit almost lost, and slightly scared. He hadn’t liked being in groups, especially large ones, and now he was right in the middle of one. He needed to get out, but he also wanted to see whatever was happening! Taking a breath to steady himself, he peeked out from the small, cramped spot he was currently standing in, staring up at the streamstone with admiration. He was like some kits in the nursery, he wanted to be leader, but he had accepted that it probably wouldn’t happen. There were other cats he knew deserved it more than he did, and he was just a kit anyways! He would have to sit through Fallenstar’s nine lives, and then Daisyshade’s, before he even had the smallest chance. Watching with admiration, he quietly sat there, his green eyes perked up with excitement.

Starfall
January 11th, 2018, 11:22 PM
Celestial
The tom lowered his gaze as the she cat stepped forward, every time he saw the molly she reminded him of Honeypool, her golden pelt, her warm, motherly gaze, it was heart wrenching. The leader couldn't tell if he was appointing her deputy because of her devotion to the clan, as well as her strong will, or if he was choosing her because she reminded him so much of the feline he fell for, the line was a blur. None the less he took another step forward, bringing him closer to the edge of the frosty hunk of rock, he couldn't second guess himself now, he had already called the warriors name, there was no turning back. Then, the thought that ran through his head made him freeze up on the spot, his fur stood up on end and his whiskers quivered "If I chose poorly I'll just kill her' his own thoughts terrified him, he wanted Honeypool, he needed Honeypool, the hatred that had bubbled up for moons was resurfacing, and he didn't know how to tame it.

Fallenstar bit the inside of his cheek and looked down at the ginger molly, his blue gaze a mix if icy hatred and blazing excitement that he himself was not able to explain. "With the recent events, such as Russetstar stepping down and Geckoleaf disappearing, I am in need of a warrior whom I can trust to take the burden of leadership alongside me." he stated, his voice cold, no warmth flickered behind the frozen words as he continued to stare at Daisyshade, almost as if he was trying to look into her very soul. "Also with the recent threats that Windclan and Thunderclan are throwing back at each other, I believe there is a war coming, and I cannot lead my our clan through that alone." he announced, lifting his gaze slightly, his lapis hues grazing over each and every clan member for a second, though it never lingered. What he spoke was the truth, he couldn't do it alone, he needed another opinion, one to bring him to his senses when he's swallowed up in his emotions. "Daisyshade, are you willing to take up the position of Riverclan's deputy?" he asked, and the second he said the word 'deputy' he could feel a horrible taste on his tongue, though he didn't do a thing about it. Honeypool was gone, she wasn't here to fix him, she wasn't here to help him see the light, she wasn't here to chase away his darkness with a single smile, he was all by himself.

wren
January 12th, 2018, 09:09 AM
For a fleeting moment daisyshade stared up into his eyes, and she was shocked to see hatred and vain. Her own optics narrowed at the toms vicious stare and Discomfort swelled up inside her like water, taking up he whole body and making her stiff. Never had anyone looked at her with such malice, not even foxfur who had tried to kill her. What's going on? daisyshade suddenly dropped her gaze her confusion growing into doubts and finally settling at a slight fear of the Tom, wether or not her mind was making up the image of his burning eyes she wasn't sure but she knew it was scaring her beyond words. Shuffling her paws she glanced back up suprusingly his eyes longer as they made eye contact. I can't be the only one to see that. she thought shuffling her paws Moore as his hard gaze bore into her fur and her ear tips turned red. Was I a mistake? suddenly her confidence deflated and her chest drooped her tail lashing a final time before going still. She stood stiffly her mind buzzing with confusion and hurt.myer she remained where she was, he had called her up here. He was going to dismiss her.


Than when he spoke again his voice hit her like jumping into an icy pond, cold and merciless. Obviously he can't.. No he wasn't serious. However much she wanted to believe what he was saying there was longing and darkness in his voice, he wanted somebody else. Her stomach twisted and for a fleeting moment she could recall the other day when fallenstar had dropped by only to look at her with some sort of longing, perhaps it too was the same. Some cat plagued his mind, never leaving his side. Convinced she had figured it out she gazed back up at the leader, his eyes where no warmer than they had been a moment ago. She no longer feared the gaze but wished to better understand it. She paused her thinking to let him continue so she could hear, war, along her spine her fur rippled with a sudden burst of hostility but it quickly faded and her fur lay flat once more, Her claws sliding back into place. Finally he asked the question she was skeltical of him asking and he wasn't exactly sure what to do, if there was a specific answer to reply with she wasn't aware of it and she didn't want to look like a fool by spluttering put some excited yes! the mollys tail began lashing furiously as she raked her mind for a reasonable answer when it hit her, "I would be honoured to serve alongside you, fallenstar" pride swelled up inside her and she felt like she was going to burst, trying to keep her paws steady and the happines in her eyes to dull. And for a moment she could see a faint outline of a darker furred feline beside her, the stars in her paws and the dark intensity of fallenstars eyes shared in her own. A warmth flooded around the she cat and he name popped into her head. Driftingstorm. it was fallenstars mother. She glanced up to see if fallenstar had seen her for that fleeting second too but his face with hidden to her from the harsh rays of sun that had blinded her. She bit her tongue holding it in place if she was tempted to say more. We need to talk. though he couldn't hear her she thought it and tried to let him know it.

Starfall
January 13th, 2018, 12:13 AM
For a fleeting moment daisyshade stared up into his eyes, and she was shocked to see hatred and vain. Her own optics narrowed at the toms vicious stare and Discomfort swelled up inside her like water, taking up he whole body and making her stiff. Never had anyone looked at her with such malice, not even foxfur who had tried to kill her. What's going on? daisyshade suddenly dropped her gaze her confusion growing into doubts and finally settling at a slight fear of the Tom, wether or not her mind was making up the image of his burning eyes she wasn't sure but she knew it was scaring her beyond words. Shuffling her paws she glanced back up suprusingly his eyes longer as they made eye contact. I can't be the only one to see that. she thought shuffling her paws Moore as his hard gaze bore into her fur and her ear tips turned red. Was I a mistake? suddenly her confidence deflated and her chest drooped her tail lashing a final time before going still. She stood stiffly her mind buzzing with confusion and hurt.myer she remained where she was, he had called her up here. He was going to dismiss her.


Than when he spoke again his voice hit her like jumping into an icy pond, cold and merciless. Obviously he can't.. No he wasn't serious. However much she wanted to believe what he was saying there was longing and darkness in his voice, he wanted somebody else. Her stomach twisted and for a fleeting moment she could recall the other day when fallenstar had dropped by only to look at her with some sort of longing, perhaps it too was the same. Some cat plagued his mind, never leaving his side. Convinced she had figured it out she gazed back up at the leader, his eyes where no warmer than they had been a moment ago. She no longer feared the gaze but wished to better understand it. She paused her thinking to let him continue so she could hear, war, along her spine her fur rippled with a sudden burst of hostility but it quickly faded and her fur lay flat once more, Her claws sliding back into place. Finally he asked the question she was skeltical of him asking and he wasn't exactly sure what to do, if there was a specific answer to reply with she wasn't aware of it and she didn't want to look like a fool by spluttering put some excited yes! the mollys tail began lashing furiously as she raked her mind for a reasonable answer when it hit her, "I would be honoured to serve alongside you, fallenstar" pride swelled up inside her and she felt like she was going to burst, trying to keep her paws steady and the happines in her eyes to dull. And for a moment she could see a faint outline of a darker furred feline beside her, the stars in her paws and the dark intensity of fallenstars eyes shared in her own. A warmth flooded around the she cat and he name popped into her head. Driftingstorm. it was fallenstars mother. She glanced up to see if fallenstar had seen her for that fleeting second too but his face with hidden to her from the harsh rays of sun that had blinded her. She bit her tongue holding it in place if she was tempted to say more. We need to talk. though he couldn't hear her she thought it and tried to let him know it.








Celestial
He was choking on it, and he didn't know how to suppress it, it was eating away at him, and he didn't know what to do about it. He was happy for the molly, she was a clanmate he knew quite well and he had liked how straight-forward she was when they were chatting in the clearing, she was the perfect feline to keep him in check, to make sure he's the leader Riverclan needed him to be. But he couldn't swallow down the hatred again, he tried and tried, but everytime he swallowed, it choked him, almost torturing him, killing him slowly. He couldn't snuff out the blazing hatred that welled up in his stomach. Of course it wasn't directed toward the molly herself, but rather, the rank itself. The tom thinned out his smile and tried his hardest to hide the anger and rage the moment he saw her deflate, the moment he realized he was ruining a perfect moment for her. He replaced his serious gaze with that of a small, rather forced, smile, and the second he did that, he could feel the anger burn even brighter, and he had no choice but to push it back by himself this time, Honeypool wasn't here to drive it away with a smile, she wasn't here to support and ensure him, he was all by himself.

Fallenstar ripped himself out of his thoughts and gave the molly a small, swift smile, as though he was apologizing for the cold gaze he was giving her. He was unstable, mentally, unstable, he couldn't tell right from wrong, it was just as bad the moment he met the ginger warrior who managed to snatch his fondness and run away with it. The blurred lines between his morals were growing more and more obscure. As she answered, a firm, yet unsure answer he nodded his head and stepped even closer, practically teetering off the edge, as if he was going to fall, as if he was going to jump, and honestly, he had thought about it before, if the drop was enough to take out all nine lives. He looked at the ginger molly, his lapis hues met and focused on Daisyshade's own, but only for a few seconds, before he lifted his muzzle and looked up at the sky, the brush of dawn, purple with a wave of light blue beyond the mountains, with pink clouds littering the sky. "I say these words before StarClan, so that the spirits of our warrior ancestors may hear and approve of my choice. The new deputy of Riverclan is Daisyshade." he called, his voice booming in the silent clearing, this statement mean he wasn't taking no for an answer. The burly feline looked back down at the smaller molly, noticing the question in her eyes, and honestly, he dipped his head in answer to her question she hadn't yet asked aloud.

wren
January 13th, 2018, 12:43 AM
Celestial
He was choking on it, and he didn't know how to suppress it, it was eating away at him, and he didn't know what to do about it. He was happy for the molly, she was a clanmate he knew quite well and he had liked how straight-forward she was when they were chatting in the clearing, she was the perfect feline to keep him in check, to make sure he's the leader Riverclan needed him to be. But he couldn't swallow down the hatred again, he tried and tried, but everytime he swallowed, it choked him, almost torturing him, killing him slowly. He couldn't snuff out the blazing hatred that welled up in his stomach. Of course it wasn't directed toward the molly herself, but rather, the rank itself. The tom thinned out his smile and tried his hardest to hide the anger and rage the moment he saw her deflate, the moment he realized he was ruining a perfect moment for her. He replaced his serious gaze with that of a small, rather forced, smile, and the second he did that, he could feel the anger burn even brighter, and he had no choice but to push it back by himself this time, Honeypool wasn't here to drive it away with a smile, she wasn't here to support and ensure him, he was all by himself.

Fallenstar ripped himself out of his thoughts and gave the molly a small, swift smile, as though he was apologizing for the cold gaze he was giving her. He was unstable, mentally, unstable, he couldn't tell right from wrong, it was just as bad the moment he met the ginger warrior who managed to snatch his fondness and run away with it. The blurred lines between his morals were growing more and more obscure. As she answered, a firm, yet unsure answer he nodded his head and stepped even closer, practically teetering off the edge, as if he was going to fall, as if he was going to jump, and honestly, he had thought about it before, if the drop was enough to take out all nine lives. He looked at the ginger molly, his lapis hues met and focused on Daisyshade's own, but only for a few seconds, before he lifted his muzzle and looked up at the sky, the brush of dawn, purple with a wave of light blue beyond the mountains, with pink clouds littering the sky. "I say these words before StarClan, so that the spirits of our warrior ancestors may hear and approve of my choice. The new deputy of Riverclan is Daisyshade." he called, his voice booming in the silent clearing, this statement mean he wasn't taking no for an answer. The burly feline looked back down at the smaller molly, noticing the question in her eyes, and honestly, he dipped his head in answer to her question she hadn't yet asked aloud.





As soon as she spoke she felt a burden fly off her chest and be released into the air. She bowed her head as long sigh went through her body making her look weaker than normal, her body reducing its size to much smaller than it had been before. Though this was supposed to be a good time in her life she felt like everything was so drained from her, she couldn't shake the feeling of confusion and a heavy blurr. The look he gave her was misunderstood but it still made her feel as though she had done something wrong. She shuffled her paws again moving the dirt with a claw before looking back up, a long silence followed where nothing could be heard. Not even the kittens playing or elders bickering as per usual. Just silence and a forced smile that made her recoil. He looked as though he was in pain from pulling a smile in the moment and she honestly preferred his glare, knowing somebody tried to hide some sort of strong feeling and not doing such a good job at it was almost as bad as a blunt expression. Sweeping her tail once again around her hind legs to comfort herself and calm the slightest of quivering in her hind left leg. Pain flashed in her eyes as another fake glance was tossed her way. Trying her hardest to clear her mind was tough but she managed to shake the feeling of his hatred or disappointment from her mind, yet it was faint now and she was keeping her mind distracted. The orange warrior than let her tail fall back down and lash.


Finally the silence was broken and she had to force herself to look back yo st the leader who seemingly teetered at the edge of the large rock, his eyes formulating somthing horrible and fading away in a few seconds as he stood gazing down the rock side. Shock shot up throguh the she cats body as she saw him step even further but stop himself only to come so close to the edge. She glanced over her shoulder towards juniperpaw making sure she was still present just in case his mind got the better of his judgment. Than she slowly returned her Attenion to him. "Thank you fallenstar" unsure of what to say it slipped out before she could stop herself from saying it. She was confused wether or not she was supposed to leave or not so she staggered for a moment, her body angled away from the streamstone and the leader but also halfway between staying just in case the ceremony wasn't complete.

AbsurdJinx
January 13th, 2018, 11:57 AM
@Celestial (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=413)

Tumblestep was the first to reach Daisyshade, regardless of whether or not the ceremony was done. There wasn't any way he wasn't going to be by her side during such an important event in her life, and after seeing her looking unsure of where to go after accepting her new role he felt it was his duty to reassure her. In a flash he was at the white-and-ginger tabby's side, purring loudly and looking at her with pride. Yes, he was very afraid that her new role would have a great effect on their relationship, but that was a fear he would share with her later. He wasn't about to ruin her big day with his anxiety. Speaking of, he didn't feel so anxious right now, not with Daisyshade at his side.

He wasn't completely oblivious to Fallenstar's cold expression during the ceremony, which had Tumblestep's fur rising defensively. When it came to Daisyshade, he had all the confidence in the world. Tumblestep wasn't sure what to think of the black-pelted leader but he knew he didn't really trust him with the cat of his dreams. Just thinking about Fallenstar put Tumblestep in a bad mood. Instead, the warrior focused on Daisyshade, drawing his tongue over her ear before murmuring, ``I'm so proud of you, Daisyshade. Now every Clan cat gets to see you shine.``

~ ~ ~

Juniperpaw held back from congratulating Daisyshade, her disapproving gaze locked on the black pelt that belonged to Fallenstar. She had definitely taken note of the leader's coldness during the ceremony, which certainly had affected the kind-hearted Daisyshade. She herself knew what it was like to have such an important ceremony destroyed. She had been becoming apprenticed to Geckoleaf, standing below Russetstar who couldn't look down at her without bursting into tears. The former leader didn't seem to approve of her new rank, and Geckoleaf also seemed to have her doubts. And when they went to the Starcave for Juniperpaw to be accepted by Starclan, Geckoleaf hadn't even smiled - not genuinely. Resentment poisoned Juniperpaw's heart.

Staring directly at Fallenstar, she shook her head in disappointment before directing her gaze towards Daisyshade. From a distance, Juniperpaw dipped her head in respect to the new deputy, an encouraging smile stretched across her muzzle. Maybe later, both Daisyshade and Juniperpaw could interrogate Fallenstar, but for now, the medicine cat just wanted to enjoy the uplifting mood of a new deputy.

wren
January 14th, 2018, 02:26 PM
@Celestial (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=413)

Tumblestep was the first to reach Daisyshade, regardless of whether or not the ceremony was done. There wasn't any way he wasn't going to be by her side during such an important event in her life, and after seeing her looking unsure of where to go after accepting her new role he felt it was his duty to reassure her. In a flash he was at the white-and-ginger tabby's side, purring loudly and looking at her with pride. Yes, he was very afraid that her new role would have a great effect on their relationship, but that was a fear he would share with her later. He wasn't about to ruin her big day with his anxiety. Speaking of, he didn't feel so anxious right now, not with Daisyshade at his side.

He wasn't completely oblivious to Fallenstar's cold expression during the ceremony, which had Tumblestep's fur rising defensively. When it came to Daisyshade, he had all the confidence in the world. Tumblestep wasn't sure what to think of the black-pelted leader but he knew he didn't really trust him with the cat of his dreams. Just thinking about Fallenstar put Tumblestep in a bad mood. Instead, the warrior focused on Daisyshade, drawing his tongue over her ear before murmuring, ``I'm so proud of you, Daisyshade. Now every Clan cat gets to see you shine.``

~ ~ ~

Juniperpaw held back from congratulating Daisyshade, her disapproving gaze locked on the black pelt that belonged to Fallenstar. She had definitely taken note of the leader's coldness during the ceremony, which certainly had affected the kind-hearted Daisyshade. She herself knew what it was like to have such an important ceremony destroyed. She had been becoming apprenticed to Geckoleaf, standing below Russetstar who couldn't look down at her without bursting into tears. The former leader didn't seem to approve of her new rank, and Geckoleaf also seemed to have her doubts. And when they went to the Starcave for Juniperpaw to be accepted by Starclan, Geckoleaf hadn't even smiled - not genuinely. Resentment poisoned Juniperpaw's heart.

Staring directly at Fallenstar, she shook her head in disappointment before directing her gaze towards Daisyshade. From a distance, Juniperpaw dipped her head in respect to the new deputy, an encouraging smile stretched across her muzzle. Maybe later, both Daisyshade and Juniperpaw could interrogate Fallenstar, but for now, the medicine cat just wanted to enjoy the uplifting mood of a new deputy.







The molly was still stuck between turning and trotting off and standing and waiting just in case she had missed something or the ceremony wasn't completely done. Yet when the large dark tom shuffled his paws and receded from the streamstone a heavy weight was relieved as his gaze stopping boring into her skin. The tabby dropped her head in defeat and her shoulders slumped with a sense of relief flooding throughout her body weakening her. The Molly leapt down from her spot into the crowd that was slowly dismantling parting as the newly appointed deputy made her way towards tumblestep her head still bowed, he can't hate me? He couldn't possibly if he appointed me deputy? she raked her mind furiously for answers she couldn't quite make up. Than she was pulled from her thoughts as tumblesteps tail brushed along her side and his comforting scent soothed her hyperactive nerves. She simply leaned into him, breathing out a deep sigh of relief as he pressed against her. "Did that really just happen?" she asked calmly, her voice low and what sounded like exhaustion.

The tabby withdrew from his side and raised her head, a faint smile plastered onto her maw. She looked drained, and small with her sunken chest and darkened eyes. She could recognize how her mates hackles had slightly raised but were now flattening as she pressed herself against him. She followed his gaze up towards the riverclan leader who had disappeared from view sending a shiver down her spine. He can't hate you. He doesn't. He just can't, that's mousebrained! "Don't worry about him" she meowed running her tail along his shoulder reasuringly. "The tensions are stressing him out, and russetstar isn't here to tell him what to do, he's just confused" she meowed again with a pleased smile, though she was still trying to brush off the glare that she had received. I'm not the only one who noticed.

Starfall
February 14th, 2018, 12:16 AM
The black tom had pulled himself up the slippery stone with slight ease this time, only letting out a rush of air through his pink nose every few time's he slipped, his paws clinging to the jags of the rock gave him a sense of security. He had only two ceremonies to complete today, and one of them confused the tom, for he had never seen the particular ceremony be performed, so honestly, he had nothing to go off of. As he made it to the top of the Streamstone, a chill ran down the toms spine, making him shudder. The leader hated being up here, he hated looking down on his clanmates, it filled the tom with uncertainty that wasn't welcome. He took a deep, shaky breath and closed his eyes, trying to remember everything he saw Russetstar do during clan meetings. "All cat's old enough to catch their own fish, meet below the Streamstone for a clan meeting." he bellowed, his tail twitching behind him. It made the toms paws tingle whenever he came up here, and he guessed this was his 3rd time standing in front of his clan, speaking to his clanmates like this.

"Today we have an apprentice who has proven they are worthy of becoming a warrior." he began, his lapis gaze drifting over the heads of the Riverclan cats, not looking one in the eye for more than a few seconds. "Honeypaw, please step forward." [ 2018 Okapi ] He commanded, his focus belonged to the small molly who made her moved a little closer to the Streamstone, a bit of pride flickering in his normally frosty gaze. "You have proven your devotion and skill, and have shown your clanmates that you are ready to become a warrior." he paused, partially for taking a breath, and partially to let the molly bask in the fact that she was becoming a warrior. He himself remembered what it was like to finally be given his warrior name, the thrill, the excitement, the pride, all of it lit fire in his soul at once, and he figured she was the same way. "I call upon my warrior ancestors to watch upon this apprentice, who has proven his loyalty to the code, and in turn I honor him as a warrior of Riverclan.
Do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your clan, even if it costs your life?"

"I do."

"Then by the powers of Starclan, I give you your warrior name."

"Honeypaw, from this moment forward you will be known as Honeybee, for your honor and hard-work. We welcome you as a warrior of Riverclan." he announced, a bit more of a skip in his voice. He, as of recently, had been feeling a little flicker of happiness ever since Honeypool had come back, though of course that didn't mean he didn't forget the fact that his whole world was still slowly coming apart around him, all of his beliefs crashing down. Of course, this wasn't the time to think of such things, he had to turn apprentices into warriors and kits into apprentices. And, as of today, change a warrior's name.

Fallenstar than directed his attention to his deputy, Daisyshade [ Celestial ] who had earlier requested that her name be changed, though, he had no explination as to why, so, instead of questioning the clearly distressed molly, he complied, and now here he was. He had no idea how to perform such an important ceremony, he had only seen one being done once, and his memory was very fuzzy. He let out a sigh and took another step forward, praying to Starclan he wouldn't do this incorrectly. "Daisyshade, please step forward." he commanded, his lapis hues locking onto her frame for a mere second before he turned his gaze up to the sky, the pink fluffy clouds scattered here and there, and the evening decided to wear a lovely shade of blush, light pink and orange dancing in Starclan's territory. "Spirits of Starclan, you know each and every cat by name. But I ask you now to take away the name from the cat you see before you, for it no longer stands for what she is. By my authority as Clan leader, and with the approval of our warrior ancestors, I give this cat a new name. From this moment on she will be known as Rowanflower." he bellowed, letting out a long, drawn out breath before lowering his head, his ears flat against his skull. Why in the name of Starclan would she wish to change her name? He had no clue, but, he figured it would be rude if he asked, and he found it quite gut wrentching to be around he molly. Of course it wasn't the molly herself, rather, what she was, a High Rank.

Of course, if he disliked his deputy, how did he feel about himself?

The ebony leader dipped his head and slunk away, ducking into his den, hoping to have some time to himself, praying to Starclan that he could organize the thoughts that were huddled up in his plagued, and misdirected mind.

Starfall
March 6th, 2018, 11:21 PM
The burly tom was already perched on the Streamstone, his head resting on his paws, ears draped over the sides of his head. He was...disheartened, as though something inside of him was missing, it was absent. It...it was both a good and bad feeling, for he felt as light as a feather, and, yet, at the same time he felt so empty inside, and nothing he did fixed it. He looked up at the clouded sky and sighed, picking himself up with wobbly, unsteady legs. He knew the stone was cold, but he couldn't feel it, it was as warm as he was, average temperature to the ebony tom, the air around him, however, singed his throat every time he inhaled, burning him from the inside out. He trudged to the very edge of the Streamstone and peered over, his dull hues seemed to melt to an even darker shade of lapis. Within a few seconds the tom raised his head and looked over his clanmates, refusing to make eye contact with any of them. "All cats old enough to catch their own fish, meet below the Streamstone for a clan meeting." he called, his voice quieter than usual, rough, rugged, hoarse.

"We have a kit who has reached the age of 6 moons, and an outsider who has proven her loyalty, will receive her warrior name." he stated, his eyes flickering to the two felines he was talking about, but only for a mere second, before he returned his dull gaze to it's original hovering position, just over his clanmates heads. He closed his eyes, his tail flicking behind him "Flowerkit, please step forward."[ Lefty the bear ] he breathed out. "Flowerkit, you have reached the age of 6 moons, and it is now time for you to be apprenticed." he began, opening his eyes slightly so he could see the molly. "From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Flowerpaw, and your mentor will be Mockingfeather." [@blue jellie ] he stated, his gaze landing on the warrior, " I hope Mockingfeather will pass down all that she knows unto you." he croaked, the statement almost sounded like an order, that hid a threat behind it if not followed. His gaze lingered on the light grey molly for a few more seconds, emotionless and intense "Mockingfeather, you are ready to take on an apprentice. You have received excellent training form your former mentor, and have shown yourself to be strong willed and loyal. You will mentor Flowerpaw and I expect you to pass down all you know." he stated, spitting his consonants.

Fallenstar then turned his gaze to the newest member of Riverclan, Blossom [ Liekki ]. " We have a new addition to Riverclan, she has proven to me that she is loyal and will contribute to Riverclan." he stated, biting his tongue halfway through his speech, which resulted in a pained hiss after he finished. The tom knit his brows together, stuck his bleeding tongue out, and flattened his ears, a frown evident on his face. After letting the pain ebb away for a second a serious expression melted back upon his maw. "Starclan, I request you look down upon her and help guide her through clanlife, and welcome her as a Riverclan cat." he called, confusion flickering acrost his features as he looked up. He had never seen Russetstar preform one of these ceremonies, in fact, he had no clue as to how these ceremonies were to be done, everything he was saying now was pure impromptu. He returned his gaze to the ginger blotted molly "Blossom, from this day forward, you will be known as Blossomshine." he paused, looking across the crowd of felines, until he spotted one in particular, "And Sunpelt will be showing you around, and will help you ease back into clanlife." [ Leaf_tail ] he stated, giving the tom a stern look.

After a few moments of cheering the tom sighed "This concludes the clan meeting." he stated as he turned around, slinking back to the base of the rock, and laid himself down with a 'huff' resting his head on his paws.

Starfall
April 13th, 2018, 02:53 PM
It was cloudy out, the storm that had arrived a few days ago was finally beginning to pass, though everything that was left in its wake was wet, muddy, messy. He didn't have to worry about slipping off the rock as he clambered up as he usually did, he was already up there, lapis optics boring a hole into the clearing floor. He had so much on his mind, weighing down on him, yet, at the same time, he felt as though so much weight had been lifted off his shoulders after he had spoken with Rowanflower. An odd...odd feeling to say the least, he didn't know what to feel, all he knew was that he couldn't make it go away.

Now wasn't the time to think about such matters, he mentally kicked himself for getting side tracked. Paws thundered against the stone, until he was a few mouse-lengths from the edge of the Streamstone. Ceremonies were to be conducted, apprentices and kits had been waiting on him for a long time, he was just too self absorbed to do anything about it. Couldn't push his own problems aside for a few lousy seconds, what kind of leader was he?

The kind that doesn't want to be.

"All cats old enough to catch their own fish meet below the Streamstone for a clan meeting! " his call was loud, boomed across the clearing, making sure he was heard, like a thunderclap. He was tired of it, pushing down those voices, hushing the whispers that tickled the insides of his brain. He wouldn't keep quiet anymore...he had found out that being loud, being heard helped them go away. "We have a few kits becoming apprentices, a new member of the clan, and an apprentice who has shown that they are worthy of becoming a warrior." he stated, eyes briefly brushing over the tops of the felines that were to be named. He paused for a few moments, letting the felines look presentable, if they hadn't already, and just bask in this moment.

" Dawnkit and Rainkit [ Mauve Dovekit12 ] you have both reached the age of 6 moons, and it is time for you both to be apprenticed," he took a second to take a breath, that continued right on, a blink of an eye and one would have missed it. "From this day on, until you receive your warrior names, you will be known as Dawnpaw and Rainpaw! Your mentors will be Wolfdancer [ king kaleb! ] and Shatteredsun! [ Blueberry ] " The leader looked the two warriors in the eye, but the stern, serious look only lingered for a few seconds until it was then directed back toward the newly named apprentices. " I hope they will pass down all they know unto you." his tail lashed behind him, flicking droplets of water from the stone, seeming as though it was beginning to sprinkle down below.

"Next. Almondpaw, [ Panic! (at the Disco) ] please step forward." the silent moment seemed to last longer this time, letting the excitement dwindle down a smidge before continuing. Fallenstar lifted his head, and looked up at the overcast sky, "I, Leader of Riverclan, call upon our warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice! He has trained hard and has proven loyalty to this clan countless times, and I commend him to you as a warrior in his turn." his throat was raw, he hadn't risen his voice like that in a while, it was also still raw from the event that had taken place days before. It was hard to yell above the rolling thunder. The burly feline lowered his head and looked directly at the tom, intense blue optics flickered with light.

"Almondpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code, defend, and protect your clan, even if it costs you your life?" he asked.

"I do."

"Than by the powers of Starclan, I give you your warrior name. Almondpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Almondnose! Starclan honors your intelligence and courage and welcome you as a full warrior of Riverclan." he watched as the clan cheered and smiled, it made him happy....he wanted it to stay that way.

"Lastly, we have a new member of the family, Twig. [ Mauve ] He has proven to me that he is not only loyal, but eager to help push this clan to a brighter future. " he stated, though a slight purr rumbled from his throat. He hadn't been this happy in a long while, it was quickly spreading, quickly infecting every single blood cell, for the first time in moons, he was truly happy. "Twig, from this moment on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Twigpaw! Your mentor will be Wildheart. [ Fuzzyfeline ] They will pass down all they know unto you." he stated, giving the warrior a look of pride before dipping his head.

"This concludes the clan meeting." he called, swiveling on his heels, slowly making his way down the rock into his den.

Starfall
May 9th, 2018, 12:30 AM
It was the perfect mix of warmth and coldness, both sunny with a bit of shade here and there to cool off. The ebony leader padded into the camp, dropping off a trout that continued to wiggle every few minutes. He twitched his nose and dropped off in the fresh kill pile, licking the slime that came from the fish off his maw with a swipe of his tongue. The smell alone was mouth watering, but the taste that lingered in his mouth was glorious. He had stuff he needed to do, however, the clan was long overdue a clan meeting. He made his way towards the stream stone, stopping at the base, lapis hues dragging themselves up the side of the weather beaten, moss ridden stone. He had lugged himself up this stone a fair number of times, for both good news, and the bad news. He still had yet to decide if his first clan meeting was good or not. Seems as though his clanmates were loosing faith in him, Mistfall, Ripplethorn, it even seemed as though Rowanflower was loosing her faith in him. All he had left now was Cedarsprint, his last thread he had to hold onto before was pushed deeper into the ocean. This time, he wasn't sure if he would be able to swim himself to shore. With a sigh the tom got rid of those thoughts wiht a shake of the head and began to make his way up the Streamstone, taking care not to step or latch onto any moss that made itself at home on Riverclans little meeting stone.

"All cats old enough to catch their own fish, meet below the Streamstone for a clan meeting!" Fallenstar bellowed as he padded toward the edge of the boulder. "We have three new felines joining our clan, and two kits becoming apprentices!" he stated, tail lashing behind him. He gave the 6 felines a glance before returning his gaze to hover just above his clanmates. Those formerly dark lapis hues now had a bit of light shining in the iris, it was faint, barely noticeable, but it was there none the less. Times were changing, and he was hoping they were for the better. Of course, he had to start with himself, he still hadn't come to full terms with him being a leader...but no one ever said he had to like it, to be it. "Twig, Sky, and Luna, please take a step forward." [ Ender09 , Leopardblaze , lunaheart ] he ordered, tail flicking. "You three have shown me that not only do you have the loyalty and bravery needed to raise Riverclan, but the heart of gold and integrity to look after your clanmates. " he bellowed, giving each feline a long, intense look before lifting his gaze, ever so slightly. "Twig!" he shouted, looking at the molly as he addressed her, "From this moment on, you will be known as Twigdove! For your shyness and loyalty!" he missed this, this sense of thrill that pulsated through his very blood everytime he saw a clanmate receive a new name, every time he saw a new feline join the family. But that bubbily, pure feeling was now blighted and held black stains, it wasn't as perfect and amazing as it used to be. 'Will they back stab us? Will they turn their backs when they're needed most? He folded his ears and bit the inside of his cheek, hard, the taste of iron licking his tongue 'Will they stand by this decaying leader?' "Lunar and Sky, please step forward." Those negative thoughts were pushed away the instant he saw the two young ones step forward. Their first pawsteps in the spotlight of the clan. "Luna, from this moment on, until you receive your apprentice name, you will be known as Lunakit!" he called, giving the kits foster family a glance before nodding. "Sky, from this moment on until you receive your apprentice name you will be known as Skykit!" doing the same to Skykits foster family.

Such young felines joining, for a split second, he felt bad for them. Why? He didn't know. He didn't want to know was more like it, the answer would have been too much to bear. "Next! Patchpaw! [ Florence + machine ] Please take a step toward the Streamstone!" this was the first time he had to assign an apprentice an mentor without giving them an apprentice ceremony. It was an odd feeling for Fallenstar, and he had hoped he was doing it correctly, for he had never seen Russetswirl perform such a ceremony. "Your...new mentor will be Pebblewish! [@Ombre Party ] ." he stated, giving the warrior a quick glance before continuing. "I'm sure they will pass down all they know unto you." of course he had managed to fumble up his words, and of course, had managed to bite his tongue resulting in a hiss. He had to figure out how to stop doing that, noticing that it happened to...well happen whenever he was doing something relatively important, a clan meeting, and speaking wiht Cedarsprint. He rubbed his tongue against his cheek and gave the congregation of felines a second to calm down after all the excitement. "And finally, Frozenkit and Riverkit, [ Fuzzyfeline ] please step forward." giving apprentice ceremonies was his second favorite ceremony to conduct since he had become leader. It was also his second favorite ceremony to observe. His first was warrior ceremonies. "You both have reached the age of 6 moons and it is time for the both of you to be apprenticed." he began, flicking his ear as the wind whispered, tickling it. "From this day on, until you receive your warrior names, you will be known as Frozenpaw and Riverpaw. Your mentors will be Tornadostorm [ Brilliance ] and Fadingechoes [ FadingEchoes ] ." he paused "I'm sure they will pass down all they know onto you." he stated before sitting himself down with a drawn out sigh. "This concludes the clan meeting."

lunaheart
May 9th, 2018, 12:54 PM
It was the perfect mix of warmth and coldness, both sunny with a bit of shade here and there to cool off. The ebony leader padded into the camp, dropping off a trout that continued to wiggle every few minutes. He twitched his nose and dropped off in the fresh kill pile, licking the slime that came from the fish off his maw with a swipe of his tongue. The smell alone was mouth watering, but the taste that lingered in his mouth was glorious. He had stuff he needed to do, however, the clan was long overdue a clan meeting. He made his way towards the stream stone, stopping at the base, lapis hues dragging themselves up the side of the weather beaten, moss ridden stone. He had lugged himself up this stone a fair number of times, for both good news, and the bad news. He still had yet to decide if his first clan meeting was good or not. Seems as though his clanmates were loosing faith in him, Mistfall, Ripplethorn, it even seemed as though Rowanflower was loosing her faith in him. All he had left now was Cedarsprint, his last thread he had to hold onto before was pushed deeper into the ocean. This time, he wasn't sure if he would be able to swim himself to shore. With a sigh the tom got rid of those thoughts wiht a shake of the head and began to make his way up the Streamstone, taking care not to step or latch onto any moss that made itself at home on Riverclans little meeting stone.

"All cats old enough to catch their own fish, meet below the Streamstone for a clan meeting!" Fallenstar bellowed as he padded toward the edge of the boulder. "We have three new felines joining our clan, and two kits becoming apprentices!" he stated, tail lashing behind him. He gave the 6 felines a glance before returning his gaze to hover just above his clanmates. Those formerly dark lapis hues now had a bit of light shining in the iris, it was faint, barely noticeable, but it was there none the less. Times were changing, and he was hoping they were for the better. Of course, he had to start with himself, he still hadn't come to full terms with him being a leader...but no one ever said he had to like it, to be it. "Twig, Sky, and Luna, please take a step forward." [ Ender09 , Leopardblaze , lunaheart ] he ordered, tail flicking. "You three have shown me that not only do you have the loyalty and bravery needed to raise Riverclan, but the heart of gold and integrity to look after your clanmates. " he bellowed, giving each feline a long, intense look before lifting his gaze, ever so slightly. "Twig!" he shouted, looking at the molly as he addressed her, "From this moment on, you will be known as Twigdove! For your shyness and loyalty!" he missed this, this sense of thrill that pulsated through his very blood everytime he saw a clanmate receive a new name, every time he saw a new feline join the family. But that bubbily, pure feeling was now blighted and held black stains, it wasn't as perfect and amazing as it used to be. 'Will they back stab us? Will they turn their backs when they're needed most? He folded his ears and bit the inside of his cheek, hard, the taste of iron licking his tongue 'Will they stand by this decaying leader?' "Lunar and Sky, please step forward." Those negative thoughts were pushed away the instant he saw the two young ones step forward. Their first pawsteps in the spotlight of the clan. "Luna, from this moment on, until you receive your apprentice name, you will be known as Lunakit!" he called, giving the kits foster family a glance before nodding. "Sky, from this moment on until you receive your apprentice name you will be known as Skykit!" doing the same to Skykits foster family.

Such young felines joining, for a split second, he felt bad for them. Why? He didn't know. He didn't want to know was more like it, the answer would have been too much to bear. "Next! Patchpaw! [ Florence + machine ] Please take a step toward the Streamstone!" this was the first time he had to assign an apprentice an mentor without giving them an apprentice ceremony. It was an odd feeling for Fallenstar, and he had hoped he was doing it correctly, for he had never seen Russetswirl perform such a ceremony. "Your...new mentor will be Pebblewish! [@Ombre Party ] ." he stated, giving the warrior a quick glance before continuing. "I'm sure they will pass down all they know unto you." of course he had managed to fumble up his words, and of course, had managed to bite his tongue resulting in a hiss. He had to figure out how to stop doing that, noticing that it happened to...well happen whenever he was doing something relatively important, a clan meeting, and speaking wiht Cedarsprint. He rubbed his tongue against his cheek and gave the congregation of felines a second to calm down after all the excitement. "And finally, Frozenkit and Riverkit, [ Fuzzyfeline ] please step forward." giving apprentice ceremonies was his second favorite ceremony to conduct since he had become leader. It was also his second favorite ceremony to observe. His first was warrior ceremonies. "You both have reached the age of 6 moons and it is time for the both of you to be apprenticed." he began, flicking his ear as the wind whispered, tickling it. "From this day on, until you receive your warrior names, you will be known as Frozenpaw and Riverpaw. Your mentors will be Tornadostorm [ Brilliance ] and Fadingechoes [ FadingEchoes ] ." he paused "I'm sure they will pass down all they know onto you." he stated before sitting himself down with a drawn out sigh. "This concludes the clan meeting."


lunakit bounced up and down with exitment and bounced over to the streamstone

FadingEchoes
May 23rd, 2018, 09:40 AM
It was the perfect mix of warmth and coldness, both sunny with a bit of shade here and there to cool off. The ebony leader padded into the camp, dropping off a trout that continued to wiggle every few minutes. He twitched his nose and dropped off in the fresh kill pile, licking the slime that came from the fish off his maw with a swipe of his tongue. The smell alone was mouth watering, but the taste that lingered in his mouth was glorious. He had stuff he needed to do, however, the clan was long overdue a clan meeting. He made his way towards the stream stone, stopping at the base, lapis hues dragging themselves up the side of the weather beaten, moss ridden stone. He had lugged himself up this stone a fair number of times, for both good news, and the bad news. He still had yet to decide if his first clan meeting was good or not. Seems as though his clanmates were loosing faith in him, Mistfall, Ripplethorn, it even seemed as though Rowanflower was loosing her faith in him. All he had left now was Cedarsprint, his last thread he had to hold onto before was pushed deeper into the ocean. This time, he wasn't sure if he would be able to swim himself to shore. With a sigh the tom got rid of those thoughts wiht a shake of the head and began to make his way up the Streamstone, taking care not to step or latch onto any moss that made itself at home on Riverclans little meeting stone.

"All cats old enough to catch their own fish, meet below the Streamstone for a clan meeting!" Fallenstar bellowed as he padded toward the edge of the boulder. "We have three new felines joining our clan, and two kits becoming apprentices!" he stated, tail lashing behind him. He gave the 6 felines a glance before returning his gaze to hover just above his clanmates. Those formerly dark lapis hues now had a bit of light shining in the iris, it was faint, barely noticeable, but it was there none the less. Times were changing, and he was hoping they were for the better. Of course, he had to start with himself, he still hadn't come to full terms with him being a leader...but no one ever said he had to like it, to be it. "Twig, Sky, and Luna, please take a step forward." [ Ender09 , Leopardblaze , lunaheart ] he ordered, tail flicking. "You three have shown me that not only do you have the loyalty and bravery needed to raise Riverclan, but the heart of gold and integrity to look after your clanmates. " he bellowed, giving each feline a long, intense look before lifting his gaze, ever so slightly. "Twig!" he shouted, looking at the molly as he addressed her, "From this moment on, you will be known as Twigdove! For your shyness and loyalty!" he missed this, this sense of thrill that pulsated through his very blood everytime he saw a clanmate receive a new name, every time he saw a new feline join the family. But that bubbily, pure feeling was now blighted and held black stains, it wasn't as perfect and amazing as it used to be. 'Will they back stab us? Will they turn their backs when they're needed most? He folded his ears and bit the inside of his cheek, hard, the taste of iron licking his tongue 'Will they stand by this decaying leader?' "Lunar and Sky, please step forward." Those negative thoughts were pushed away the instant he saw the two young ones step forward. Their first pawsteps in the spotlight of the clan. "Luna, from this moment on, until you receive your apprentice name, you will be known as Lunakit!" he called, giving the kits foster family a glance before nodding. "Sky, from this moment on until you receive your apprentice name you will be known as Skykit!" doing the same to Skykits foster family.

Such young felines joining, for a split second, he felt bad for them. Why? He didn't know. He didn't want to know was more like it, the answer would have been too much to bear. "Next! Patchpaw! [ Florence + machine ] Please take a step toward the Streamstone!" this was the first time he had to assign an apprentice an mentor without giving them an apprentice ceremony. It was an odd feeling for Fallenstar, and he had hoped he was doing it correctly, for he had never seen Russetswirl perform such a ceremony. "Your...new mentor will be Pebblewish! [@Ombre Party ] ." he stated, giving the warrior a quick glance before continuing. "I'm sure they will pass down all they know unto you." of course he had managed to fumble up his words, and of course, had managed to bite his tongue resulting in a hiss. He had to figure out how to stop doing that, noticing that it happened to...well happen whenever he was doing something relatively important, a clan meeting, and speaking wiht Cedarsprint. He rubbed his tongue against his cheek and gave the congregation of felines a second to calm down after all the excitement. "And finally, Frozenkit and Riverkit, [ Fuzzyfeline ] please step forward." giving apprentice ceremonies was his second favorite ceremony to conduct since he had become leader. It was also his second favorite ceremony to observe. His first was warrior ceremonies. "You both have reached the age of 6 moons and it is time for the both of you to be apprenticed." he began, flicking his ear as the wind whispered, tickling it. "From this day on, until you receive your warrior names, you will be known as Frozenpaw and Riverpaw. Your mentors will be Tornadostorm [ Brilliance ] and Fadingechoes [ FadingEchoes ] ." he paused "I'm sure they will pass down all they know onto you." he stated before sitting himself down with a drawn out sigh. "This concludes the clan meeting."

FadingEchoes glowed with pride as her new apprentice was called, though a hint of anxiousness crept behind her eyes. With an imperceptible shake of her head, she padded cautiously forward to touch noses her apprentice, her ears perked with excitement, her tail flicking back and forth at the prospect of a challenge. "We're going to be a good team." She meowed quietly, "I can tell."

Starfall
June 7th, 2018, 10:48 PM
It never got easier. He'd hauled himself up this rock more than he could count, he'd hauled himself up the Fourstones, as a leader, two times total now. Yet this climb was the hardest of all. Claws scraped against the stone as he slowly made his way to the top. It felt heavier this time, felt as though something was pulling on his fur, trying to get him to stop, make him fall. A long exhale squeezed past his lips, which was followed by a sharp inhale as he hauled himself up and over the last little bit of the Streamstone, now promptly standing on the smooth surface of the top. It felt like he was being crushed, as though the rock beneath him would break beneath the amount of pressure that pressed itself up against his shoulders, his back. Each step took all his strength, even then, the tips of his paws dragged against the dewy stone. Eventually he made it near the edge, just close enough so the clan can see him. His breath was shaky, uneven, as if he had just sprinted to clearing and up the Streamstone. As he opened his mouth to begin the announcements, that pressure became 2x heavier, which caused a hiss to escape from his throat. The voices also got louder, the wails, screams, hisses, all of it made him feel as though his head was going to split.

"All cats old enough to catch their own fish meet below the Streamstone for a clan meeting!" he called, voice hoarse, as though he had been screaming at the top of his lungs for hours.

The burly tom took a second to catch his breath, his paws shifted so that it was easier to stand up straight. His legs ached, though he hadn't done anything except attend a dawn patrol today. He grit his teeth and lifted his head slightly "We have some kits who have reached the age of 6 moons and are to be apprenticed." he tried to make the words sound smoother, roll of the tongue better rather than feel like sandpaper on his throat. It only worked a little bit. Each word held some gruffness, yet they were smoother than his announcement about the ceremonies. "Cedarkit, Sootkit, Silverkit and Pebblekit, please step forward." [ Suspiciousmindz ponyapan ] he watched as the four kits waddled toward the front of the crowd, just below the moss covered boulder. Lapis hues locked onto the middle one for a good few seconds, worry washing over him. Of course he couldn't explain it. Was it the fact that he was preparing four innocent kits for a war that he threw his clan into based on his own brash behavior? "You four have reached the age of 6 moons, it is time for you to be apprenticed and assigned a mentor." he stated. "Cedarkit, from this moment on, until you are given your warrior name, you will be known as Cedarpaw, you mentor will be Firehawk. [ doug. ] I'm sure he will pass down all he knows unto you." he took a quick inhale of breath that continued on, wasting no time. He wanted to get off this rock, with each passing second it felt as though his head was closer to splitting and his bones closer to breaking. Sootkit, from this moment on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Sootpaw. Your mentor will be Robinwood [ No One's Beeswax ] I'm sure they will pass down all they know unto you." It was getting harder to breathe. "Silverkit, you have reached the age of 6 moons and have become of apprentice age. From this moment on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Silverpaw. Your mentor shall be Suneyes. They will pass down all they know unto you." his head was spinning, the voices were getting warped, his legs were visibly shaking now. He was on the last amount of strength he had. The black tom's breathing had become even more erratic, ears pinned to the sides of his skull. Why? "Lastly, Pebblekit. From this day forward, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Pebblepaw. Your mentor will be Cloverheart. They will teach you all they know. " the last sentence was rushed out, as if he was out of air, voice hoarse.

Fallenstar sat himself down abruptly, eyes half idled, brows knit together. He needed to breathe, take a second, but, at the same time he wanted to get this over with so he could get off this forsaken rock. "Next. We have apprentices who have proven that they are ready to become warriors." inhale, exhale. Repeat. "Swallowpaw, Lilacpaw, and Splatterpaw, please step toward the Streamstone." 'Focus on this, focus on this. Focus on the task at paw.' "Swallowpaw [ AquaSlice ], do you promise to uphold the warrior code and protect your clan, even if it costs you your life?"

"I do."

Than by the powers of Starclan, I give you your warrior name. Swallowpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Swallowtail. Starclan honors your loyalty and bravery."

"Next. Lilacpaw. Do you promise to uphold the warrior code and protect your clan, even if it costs you your life?"

"I do."

Than by the powers of Starclan, I give you your warrior name. Lilacpaw, from this moment forwards, you will be known as Lilacbreeze for your hunting skills and courage."

"And last, but not least, Splatterpaw [ RedHead ] . Do you promise to uphold the warrior code and protect your clan even if it costs you your life?"

"I do."

"Than by the Powers of Starclan, I give you your warrior name. Splatterpaw, from this moment on, you will be known as Splatterberry, Starclan honors your kindness and bravery."

He spat it all out as fast as he could, tried to get the words out of his throat and off his tongue. He was surprised he was spitting out the correct words. He had repeated words during the apprentice ceremony that needn't be repeated, but so far, that was his only mess up.

He took a second to even out his breathing the best he could. He felt hot, as if he was dipped in a fire. "Which brings us to our next ceremony. Duskclaw, please step forward." he stated. He had only done an elder ceremony once so far, it was still a vivid memory that was becoming warped due to the voices in his head.

"Duskclaw, is it your wish to give up the name of a warrior and go join the elders?"

"It is."

"Riverclan honors you and all the service you have given to us. May Starclan give you many moons of rest." His ears twitched as his clanmates called out the toms name, and lapis hues watched as the new elder padded off to the elders den. There was always an odd feeling that swirled in his gut whenever he observed an elders ceremony. Something off. It was even more evident now that he was the one conducting it.

"Next, we have a newcomer wishing to join the Ranks of Riverclan. She has proven her loyalty and her willingness to fight by our side. Willow, please take a step forward." this ceremony was one he had definitely memorized. It seemed as though there were more and more kittypets and loners wishing to join Riverclan now a days. "Willow, you have proven to me that you will be loyal to Riverclan and do anything in your power to help. From this moment on, you will be known as Willowshine."

"We also have a returning member who wishes to restart. Starling, please step toward the Streamstone."

"You have stated that you would like to rejoin Riverclan under a new name. You have proven to me that you are sincere and truly wish to help Riverclan strive. Starling, from this moment on, you will be known as Starlake. Welcome home."

This next ceremony made the toms blood boil. He had only needed to conduct this ceremony once before, near the very beginning of his leadership. Bad memories resurfaced, which made the voices gurgle with joy. Maybe it was because at that time, he wasn't as broken as he was now. That's what he wanted to believe anyways.

"Hawktalon, you are to give up your warrior title and leave Riverclan. Due to feeding a kit deathberries. You are exiled from Riverclan as well as Riverclans territories, we will escort you out by force if needed, but I believe you can find the exit yourself." this time, he made it evident in his voice that that was a threat to his life. He didn't need a repeat of what happened last time he exiled a warrior. The leader slid his claws out just in case and kept a close eye on the tom as he opened his maw "This concludes the clan meeting, dismissed."

ponyapan
June 8th, 2018, 01:07 AM
No One's Beeswax

Sootkit looked up at the voice of Fallenstar on the streamstone.
Could this be...? she didn't know, but she approached the leader with her siblings. Quickly, her mother scurried forward until she as next to them.
"Oh no! It's happening, and your pelts are all filled with bits of reeds." she told them with worry. Then, she tried her best to clean them up before they arrived at the Streamstone. Sootkit tried to help her mother, while Pebblekit was nearly frozen to the ground. "It's- It's happening? You mean the ceremony?" he stuttered. Silverkit rushed around them in a circle, unable to contain her excitement. "Of course, you silly furball! We're finally going to be apprentices- and then it's just a matter of time before we're warriors!" she declared with confidence. "Already?" he asked. "I don't know if I'm ready yet...!"
Silverkit rolled her eyes. "That's why we're apprentices, to train until we are ready." she explained. Pebblekit seemed to calm down at the words, but Sootkit couldn't hear his answer- as her name was called first.
"Sootkit, from this moment on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Sootpaw. Your mentor will be Robinwood." she looked around, and spotted the cat that she had heard been called Robinwood a few days ago. She walked forward to put her nose towards his.

ponyapan
June 8th, 2018, 01:19 AM
Hexict

Silverpaw. she thought. I'm SilverPAW now!
She stared expectantly at her brother. Sootkit- I mean paw, got her name first. she grumbled. I'll pester her a bit about it later! Then Fallenstar announced the last apprentice- Pebblepaw. "Pebblepaw! Pebblepaw! Pebblepaw!" She called and ran forwards to him when he had tocuhed noses with his mentor- It was a black she-cat known as Cloverheart. As frightened as he had been, he still had a proud shine to his eyes when he looked up at Silverpaw. "Yes?"
"We're apprentices now!" she declared, and hurled herself playfully at him.
Pebblepaw squealed, and tried to push her off, but Silverpaw was able to stand there for a few seconds, and then just walk off.
"You can train on defending yourself now." she purred.
Cloverheart purred too.
"Do you want to be showed the territory together?" she asked.
Pebblepaw hurried to add something. "Oh, no, it's fine! Silverpaw will want to go for herself, I would only slow her down." he said.
Cloverheart gave him a glance. "Really? I don't think it would be that bad, but I guess we can take two different ways showing the territory."
Silverpaw purred her thanks. As much as she loved her brother, he could drag her down sometimes.
Silverpaw stopped in her step. Right. She grew a bit hot in her pelt.
She hadn't even touched noses with her mentor yet!
Fallenstar had called her mentor Willowcloud, right? She looked around, trying to see if there was someone looking mentor-ish waiting for Silverpaw.

Deerlie
June 8th, 2018, 08:19 PM
Swallowtail purredand nodded to the leader, beside her, her sister dipped her head. She looked at Duskclaw who joined the elders. Her lips drew back into a snarl. Hawktalon tried to kill a kit! Her own father!
Hawktalon snarled and raced away.

BEAR.
June 10th, 2018, 03:03 PM
After chanting the names of the new apprentices and warriors, Firehawk stepped forward to meet Cedarpaw. In some way, it was surprising to him he'd been assigned another apprentice. He never had the best track record of training them into successful warriors, given two of his previous pupils had either died or vanished.

"Hello," he greeted him as he lightly touched his nose to his. "Are you ready to start your training, or would you rather spend a few moments getting used to your new den arrangements?" Though he didn't know much about the apprentice den, Firehawk knew some apprentices liked to claim their nest early. "I was planning on taking you out to the borders so you can get familiar to our boundaries, if that sounds good to you."

Suspiciousmindz

Hexict
June 11th, 2018, 07:24 AM
Hexict

Silverpaw. she thought. I'm SilverPAW now!
She stared expectantly at her brother. Sootkit- I mean paw, got her name first. she grumbled. I'll pester her a bit about it later! Then Fallenstar announced the last apprentice- Pebblepaw. "Pebblepaw! Pebblepaw! Pebblepaw!" She called and ran forwards to him when he had tocuhed noses with his mentor- It was a black she-cat known as Cloverheart. As frightened as he had been, he still had a proud shine to his eyes when he looked up at Silverpaw. "Yes?"
"We're apprentices now!" she declared, and hurled herself playfully at him.
Pebblepaw squealed, and tried to push her off, but Silverpaw was able to stand there for a few seconds, and then just walk off.
"You can train on defending yourself now." she purred.
Cloverheart purred too.
"Do you want to be showed the territory together?" she asked.
Pebblepaw hurried to add something. "Oh, no, it's fine! Silverpaw will want to go for herself, I would only slow her down." he said.
Cloverheart gave him a glance. "Really? I don't think it would be that bad, but I guess we can take two different ways showing the territory."
Silverpaw purred her thanks. As much as she loved her brother, he could drag her down sometimes.
Silverpaw stopped in her step. Right. She grew a bit hot in her pelt.
She hadn't even touched noses with her mentor yet!
Fallenstar had called her mentor Willowcloud, right? She looked around, trying to see if there was someone looking mentor-ish waiting for Silverpaw.

Seated more towards the edge of the crowd who watched the newest batch of ceremonies, Willowcloud was surprised to hear her own name called. Dark ears perked at this, thinking over her apprentice's name. Silverpaw. The tall birman stretched to look over the crowd at the young apprentice. A slight panic settled over her as she remembered how this was her first apprentice. Willowcloud took a deep breath to calm herself down, she thought back on her own apprenticeship and planned to just repeat what her former mentors had taught her. It won't be so difficult, she told herself. As an apprentice, the molly had been well behaved and listened to her mentors whenever they told or taught her something. She had been quite, obedient and cautious as an apprentice since she strove to please her mentors and become a warrior. Willowcloud had never met Silverpaw and wondered if she was anything like herself at that age.

She was in for a bit of a surprise.

The cream and brown warrior made her way through the crowd towards her apprentice. Her pale gaze did not leave the young molly, not wanting to lose her in the crowd. She wanted to introduce herself first before Silverpaw ran off to celebrate, which Willowcloud believed was a chance. "Hello, I'm Willowcloud," the warrior's large form and slightly deeper voice than expected made her almost look like a tom at first glance, but she did have a feminine face and her voice didn't sound too masculine. The molly offered a small smile. Willowcloud was usually serious and was socially awkward, but she wanted to be on friendly terms with her apprentice like Shalefur had done with her.

SuspiciousMindz
June 11th, 2018, 11:25 PM
After chanting the names of the new apprentices and warriors, Firehawk stepped forward to meet Cedarpaw. In some way, it was surprising to him he'd been assigned another apprentice. He never had the best track record of training them into successful warriors, given two of his previous pupils had either died or vanished.

"Hello," he greeted him as he lightly touched his nose to his. "Are you ready to start your training, or would you rather spend a few moments getting used to your new den arrangements?" Though he didn't know much about the apprentice den, Firehawk knew some apprentices liked to claim their nest early. "I was planning on taking you out to the borders so you can get familiar to our boundaries, if that sounds good to you."

Suspiciousmindz

Cedarpaw bounded up to whom he believed was Firehawk almost immediately after being given his new name. He was going to embrace this and make sure he kept his promise to Whisperblaze.

"Hello!"

It was confirmed this was his mentor upon the returned greeting. His body was shaking with intense excitement. If he were anymore excited, he'd probably explode. It wasn't long before Firehawk was talking about his training. My training! Finally! "Let's go into the territory! Can we do that please!?" he asked, his voice holding back a whine as he asked.

ponyapan
June 12th, 2018, 02:37 AM
Seated more towards the edge of the crowd who watched the newest batch of ceremonies, Willowcloud was surprised to hear her own name called. Dark ears perked at this, thinking over her apprentice's name. Silverpaw. The tall birman stretched to look over the crowd at the young apprentice. A slight panic settled over her as she remembered how this was her first apprentice. Willowcloud took a deep breath to calm herself down, she thought back on her own apprenticeship and planned to just repeat what her former mentors had taught her. It won't be so difficult, she told herself. As an apprentice, the molly had been well behaved and listened to her mentors whenever they told or taught her something. She had been quite, obedient and cautious as an apprentice since she strove to please her mentors and become a warrior. Willowcloud had never met Silverpaw and wondered if she was anything like herself at that age.

She was in for a bit of a surprise.

The cream and brown warrior made her way through the crowd towards her apprentice. Her pale gaze did not leave the young molly, not wanting to lose her in the crowd. She wanted to introduce herself first before Silverpaw ran off to celebrate, which Willowcloud believed was a chance. "Hello, I'm Willowcloud," the warrior's large form and slightly deeper voice than expected made her almost look like a tom at first glance, but she did have a feminine face and her voice didn't sound too masculine. The molly offered a small smile. Willowcloud was usually serious and was socially awkward, but she wanted to be on friendly terms with her apprentice like Shalefur had done with her.

Silverpaw beamed at the smile of the she-cat.
"Hello! I'm Silverpaw!" she answered with excitement.
She took a leap forward until she was standing in front of her mentor.
"What do we do first? Sootpaw and Pebblepaw are exploring the territory... Will we do that to? Or maybe we will learn some battle-moves?" The little apprentice couldn't hold herself back from thinking of all the amazing things they'd do now that they were 'paws for real! I can walk outside the camp! And this time, she wouldn't be breaking the rules for doing so.
Silverpaw purred at the thought. Then she reminded herself to focus.
"Oh right! We should touch noses." She took a breath to calm herself, then pushed her head forward slightly.

Hexict
June 13th, 2018, 07:37 AM
[ ponyapan ]

The warrior began to relax more as her apprentice beamed back. The small cat looked very excited about her apprenticeship. Willowcloud thought back on her own apprentice ceremony, thinking about how nervous she had been. The warrior had always strove to impress the her mentor and the clan since she always felt like she had something to prove. Not only that, but she did genuinely wish to become the best warrior she could for the clan that had taken her in when she was just a kit. But this young molly's excitement was something that Willowcloud had missed out on. And seeing it in Silverpaw's shining orbs made the warrior happy for her, glad that she was so enthusiastic.

Though the relaxed mood quickly faded.

The young molly had made an enthusiastic leaped towards her mentor, making Willowcloud lean back a bit in surprised at the sudden movement of her apprentice. To add on top of this, Silverpaw quickly started to speak. The large warrior blinked as the words spilled from the excited cat. Despite being taken aback by these actions, she was able to take in the words and thought them over. Battle moves? the questioning thought appeared in her mind. She's a bit ambitious, isn't she? but all she did was push this aside and wait until Silverpaw was done speaking so that she could get her own words in. At the last part, even Willowcloud blushed in embarrassment, realizing that she had completely forgotten to touch noses with her new apprentice. She wasn't use to being on this side of the arrangement and was surprised when she was chosen as a mentor, so she hadn't thought about the 'touching noses' part of the ceremony. "Right," the birman simply stated, leaning down to touch the other cat's small nose.

Afterward, she cleared her throat and looked at Silverpaw. "Yes, we will being going over the territory," she began calmly. "Most new apprentices usually explore the territory since it is very important that the know it before going off on their own. I'll show you some points of the territory as well as the borders so that you know where things are," Willowcloud hesitated for a moment. "We'll be getting to battle-training latter. Apprentices are not usually brought into battle, so we will get to that after the basics of hunting," she hoped that this didn't discourage the apprentice. She gave another small smile to Silverpaw after this, but slightly felt nervous since her apprentice seemed... energetic, which the calm Willowcloud was not use to.

ponyapan
June 14th, 2018, 01:17 AM
[ ponyapan ]

The warrior began to relax more as her apprentice beamed back. The small cat looked very excited about her apprenticeship. Willowcloud thought back on her own apprentice ceremony, thinking about how nervous she had been. The warrior had always strove to impress the her mentor and the clan since she always felt like she had something to prove. Not only that, but she did genuinely wish to become the best warrior she could for the clan that had taken her in when she was just a kit. But this young molly's excitement was something that Willowcloud had missed out on. And seeing it in Silverpaw's shining orbs made the warrior happy for her, glad that she was so enthusiastic.

Though the relaxed mood quickly faded.

The young molly had made an enthusiastic leaped towards her mentor, making Willowcloud lean back a bit in surprised at the sudden movement of her apprentice. To add on top of this, Silverpaw quickly started to speak. The large warrior blinked as the words spilled from the excited cat. Despite being taken aback by these actions, she was able to take in the words and thought them over. Battle moves? the questioning thought appeared in her mind. She's a bit ambitious, isn't she? but all she did was push this aside and wait until Silverpaw was done speaking so that she could get her own words in. At the last part, even Willowcloud blushed in embarrassment, realizing that she had completely forgotten to touch noses with her new apprentice. She wasn't use to being on this side of the arrangement and was surprised when she was chosen as a mentor, so she hadn't thought about the 'touching noses' part of the ceremony. "Right," the birman simply stated, leaning down to touch the other cat's small nose.

Afterward, she cleared her throat and looked at Silverpaw. "Yes, we will being going over the territory," she began calmly. "Most new apprentices usually explore the territory since it is very important that the know it before going off on their own. I'll show you some points of the territory as well as the borders so that you know where things are," Willowcloud hesitated for a moment. "We'll be getting to battle-training latter. Apprentices are not usually brought into battle, so we will get to that after the basics of hunting," she hoped that this didn't discourage the apprentice. She gave another small smile to Silverpaw after this, but slightly felt nervous since her apprentice seemed... energetic, which the calm Willowcloud was not use to.

Silverpaw coldn't help but to nod eagerly at the words of her mentor.
"Then I'll give Pebblepaw a little head-start with the battle-training!
He'll need to learn the moves more than me." she announced happily.
Then tilted her head slightly, thinking. "Wait. If we're going to see the borders, then..." she shot up her head, meeting Willowclouds eyes.
"That means we might see the other clans! Right? Is it true that they can't swim? Graynose told me so, but she always jokes around." she chattered
quickly.

Willowcloud seemed slightly taken aback by Silverpaws excitement.
Silverpaw remebered how both her parents and Rainpaw had told her to listen to her mentor carefully when she'd become an apprentice, otherwise she wouldn't learn. I want to be a good apprentice, so that I can become a good warrior. Rainpaw had adviced her to take a deep breath when she became too hyper. She closed her eyes, and felt her chest take in air.
Breathe in, breathe out. I will listen and stay quiet for a bit. Well, she'd try at least. She opened her eyes again, and blinked warmly at her mentor.
"Well, either way, I'm ready to listen now!" she declared, sitting down.

( Should we move to Riverclan territory soon, and continue the rp there? :) )

Starfall
June 15th, 2018, 11:44 PM
( Mauve
oh my gracious I didn't include this in the last ceremony posting I'm so sorry!!)

The leader hopped up the last step or so to the top of the Streamstone, however his balance wasn't the best at the moment, almost making him fall of said stone. Luckily, he caught himself just in time, claws scraping the stone. He let out a cough and a wheeze before continuing on. Everything was sore, all of his bones were screaming at him, telling him to stop, to lay down. He didn't, he couldn't there was too much to do, too much to worry about, too much to attempt to fix. His breath was ragged, disproportioned, he was sick, but he didn't know from what. It wasn't greencough or whitecough thank Starclan. It just made him hurt on the inside. "All those old enough to catch their own fish meet below the Streamstone for a clan meeting!" he bellowed, it was however cut short by a coughing fit. The ebony feline almost bent over himself. It took a second to pass, and as soon as it did Fallenstar lifted his head and took a deep breath "As many of you know...Juniperpaw had gone missing. Unable to find her, and unable to continue on without a medicine cat, Starclan sent us someone to take her place." he swiveled his head to look at the molly, lapis optics flickered with uncertainty. He felt his stomach twist and churn, the same feeling he got when he appointed Rowanflower as his deputy. He let out a shaky breath and bit the inside of his cheek, letting that horrid, burning sensation die out as he listened to the murmurs of his clanmates. "Starclan has appointed Heatherfur as Riverclans medicine cat!" he announced, a grimace on his face. He couldn't hold it in anymore, the sheer hatred that poured out of him. He gave the former Windclan molly a glare and lashed his tail. He didn't understand it, it made his insides burn. He hurt. "She will begin her medicine cat duties right away. That is all. Dismissed." he needed to get down, he needed to go to his den. He wanted to make it stop.

Mauve
June 16th, 2018, 12:19 PM
starfall
(Oh absolutely no worries love! ^^)

To say she was nervous would've been an understatement. After all, it had only been yesterday that Heatherfur had spoken to Fallenstar about joining RiverClan. Not only joining, but becoming their new medicine cat. Her departure from WindClan was still fresh in her mind, as were Blazingstar's last words to her. A foreign pain had begun settling over each of her limbs since she'd sprinted from the moorland to the waterlogged terrain of RiverClan's home. It all felt like so much, and yet she knew StarClan wouldn't permit her to return to WindClan. They had given her no explanation aside from an old cat she didn't know speaking a riddle. She still wasn't even sure how she'd known the way to RiverClan's camp in the first place. After all, the patrol that had come across her was deep in their territory. The whole situation made her stomach churn uneasily but it was as if she couldn't stop her paws. They were already walking along the path that StarClan had laid out for her, and there was no turning back to the comfort and safety of WindClan now.

As the light tabby glanced up at Fallenstar, who begun by stating that Juniperpaw had gone missing, Heatherfur could feel the eyes of RiverClan glaring into her back. Her paw pads became damp with sweat and her heart quickened. If she needed to run, she knew she could, but something made her rooted to he ground, staring up at her new leader. She knew that it must've bene hard for him to announce this. He didn't trust her. Not that she could blame him - she didn't trust any cat in this Clan. Her senses were on high alert as the large black tom continued, swinging his gaze in her direction. A shiver raced down Heatherfur's spine as his cold icy orbs narrowed in her direction. It was shocking to see such hatred coming from the tom - though their conversation about the StarClan sign hadn't been all that friendly, it had at least been cordial. The she-cat simply stared back, unable to muster up an expression or words to defend herself. She felt helpless. As Fallenstar concluded the meeting and jumped down from the rock, her ears twitched as she caught the murmurings starting up. The shock rippled through RiverClan, and it was enough to cause the molly to spring to her paws. Overly aware of her movements, she dipped her head to those closest to her before taking controlled steps back towards her den. Part of her considered going after Fallenstar. She wanted so desperately to grow a connection with the leader, to fill the hole that Blazingstar had ripped open raw. But he was already disappearing, so the molly ducked her head and retreated back to her den, the whispers of her new Clanmates nipping at her heels all the way.

BEAR.
June 21st, 2018, 01:52 AM
Cedarpaw bounded up to whom he believed was Firehawk almost immediately after being given his new name. He was going to embrace this and make sure he kept his promise to Whisperblaze.

"Hello!"

It was confirmed this was his mentor upon the returned greeting. His body was shaking with intense excitement. If he were anymore excited, he'd probably explode. It wasn't long before Firehawk was talking about his training. My training! Finally! "Let's go into the territory! Can we do that please!?" he asked, his voice holding back a whine as he asked.


A short laugh escaped the warrior. In a way, the young tom's enthusiasm reminded him of his first apprentice, Shinepaw. It was almost warming to know others shared a similar excitement to exploration as she had, although for her it came with an unfortunate resolution. He wouldn't allow Cedarpaw to fall beneath the same fate.

"Come along, then." His tail flicked, beckoning Cedarpaw to follow as he headed toward the camp entrance.

SuspiciousMindz
June 29th, 2018, 10:11 PM
doug.

Cedarpaw almost screamed with excitement at the confirmation of going out into the territory. This was the moment he'd been waiting his -- literal -- whole life for. The exploration! The bugs!

His paws took off towards the entrance in a orange blur before he realized he had gone too far ahead of Firehawk. To compromise, Cedarpaw ran in a few circles so Firehawk could catch up before darting off again. This situation continued until they finally left the camp.

silvershade
July 26th, 2018, 06:06 PM
doug.

Cedarpaw almost screamed with excitement at the confirmation of going out into the territory. This was the moment he'd been waiting his -- literal -- whole life for. The exploration! The bugs!

His paws took off towards the entrance in a orange blur before he realized he had gone too far ahead of Firehawk. To compromise, Cedarpaw ran in a few circles so Firehawk could catch up before darting off again. This situation continued until they finally left the camp.


(may I join rp?)

Starfall
July 27th, 2018, 02:34 AM
It was a rather dreary day, moss littered with dew drops and the Streamstone a bit slippery due to the water that was sprinkled from the sky earlier. The ebony tom had made his way up the steep stone, minding his stepping. Once he made it to the top he withheld a shiver, the cold wind making his skin tickle and his fur dance. Today was one of his rare good days. Today was a memory, and it was going to be a good memory, one of the few he could tuck away in the depths of his mind and treasure forever. He waisted no time, quickly shuffling toward the very tip of the stream stone the leader stood tall and proud as he looked down upon his clan, lapis hues bright, yet looked duller than usual, as if they were hiding something beneath. " All those old enough to catch their own fish, meet below the Streamstone for a clan meeting!" he bellowed, matching the winds intensity, yet not it's volume. He watched as his clanmates pooled around the large stone, sitting himself down as he waited, ears flicking as he listened to the murmurs. He wouldn't be surprised if most of them were about the events between the different clans, specifically Windclan and Riverclan. He exhaled and internally laughed. He wasn't sure if it was at himself, or at the idiots who followed him. To think, he switched places with Thunderclan, all because he decided to defend them that one time.

The leader licked his rubbery lips as he spotted Heatherfur among the many that made their way to the rock. Memories of their talk resonated within his head, the voices that were on a low hum, now rising in volume, surpassing that of the howling wind. He didn't trust her, and frankly, he wasn't sure if he ever would. A former Windclanner within their ranks who believes peace is attainable, idiotic and naïve. Of course, he didn't even fully trust his deputy. How pitiful was he? At this point, who was there to trust? Russetswirl made it clear that he was not pleased with the decisions the leader had made. Of course, the former leader was much wiser, that and didn't have the constant humming and screaming wracking and scraping themselves against the inner walls of his head every second of every day.

"Today we have 4 kits who have reached the age to be apprenticed!" he announced. His voice sounding as if it was being dragged against the ground. " Cactuskit [ CactusHeart ] Foxkit [ Stareyes ] Shorekit [ Suspiciousmindz ] and Bugkit [ Seraphon ] please step forward!" The burly feline watched as the kits scuttled forward, all clean, pristine, proper and prim. A moment their mommies would always remember, so they had to look as clean cut as possible. The question was would they stay as clean and groomed in the memories? What was the point? All of his memories were singed, covered in mud and had burnt patches to them. Was it the same for everyone? Or was it just him? "You four have reached the age of six moons and are old enough to be apprenticed." Fallenstar paused for a second, letting the doting mothers and proud fathers have their little moment before he pressed on. "Cactuskit, from this moment on until you have earned your warrior name, you will be known as Cactuspaw, and your mentor will be Dustfeather [ Checkmate ], I'm sure they will pass down all they know unto you." next. " Foxkit. From this moment on, until you have earned your warrior name, you will be known as Foxpaw, your mentor will be Vinetail [ Stareyes ]. The will pass down all they know onto you." He took a breath, than didn't waste another second. "Shorekit. From this moment on, until you have proven you are worthy of a warrior name, you will be known as Shorepaw. Your mentor will be Honeyglare [ Aurora Australis ]. They will pass down all they know unto you." Rowanflowers kit. The inky colored feline held his gaze with the smaller tom, usually ocean blue hues now a shade lighter, was it because of the burning flame of anger, or the burning flame of hope? Not even he himself knew, at this point everything turned to a black sludge in the pits of his stomach, unable to tell the difference. " And finally, Bugkit, from this moment on, until you've earned your warrior name, you will be known as Bugpaw. Your mentor will be Angelwing [ Fuzzyfeline ]. They will pass down all they know onto you." and with that, it ended the apprentice ceremonies. He watched as the touched noses, watched as the newly named apprentices bounced and danced about, excited to take their first step into a world filled with nothing but blood, hatred, and pride. With that thought he let out a snort and continued on.


Next. We have a few apprentices who have earned their warrior names!" Fallenstar rasped, tail lashing behind him. This is where he felt something light flicker within his chest. His two younger siblings were becoming warriors. They were the only family he had left, the only ones who hadn't run away from him. "Splashpaw, Settingpaw, Pleasentpaw, please step toward the Streamstone. [ RedHead Empress Of Evil ]" They didn't have their mother or father to remember this moment forever, their father was in the Dark Forest, and their dear mother was in Starclan. The two older siblings had disappeared long ago, he was the only one left. Of course he wanted to remember this moment forever, his two younger siblings becoming warriors was one of the happies moments of his life since...well...since Honeypool had come back. Would he remember it like this though? All bright and happy, clean, pristine? He let out a shuddered exhale and continued with the ceremony. "Splashpaw. Do you promise to uphold the warrior code and protect your clan, even if it costs you your life?"

"I do."

"Than by the powers of Starclan, I give you your warrior name. Splashpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Splashcloud. Starclan honors your loyalty and kindness."
Bright, giddy, grown up. Remember those key words and maybe this moment will be preserved forever the way it was origionally viewed. Or maybe, they'd crumble away with the rest of him.

"Settingpaw. Do you promise to uphold the warrior code and protect your clan, even if it costs your life?"

"I do."

"Than by the powers of Starclan, I give you your warrior name. Settingpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Settingsun. Starclan honors your Strength and persistence."

"Pleasantpaw. Do you promise to uphold the warrior code and protect your clan, even if it costs you your life?"

"I do."

"Than by the powers of Starclan, I give you your warrior name. Pleasantpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Pleasentpelt. Starclan honors your determination and bravery." And with that, the ceremonies were finished. He wanted to be excited, wanted to be proud and happy. But all the leader could think about was how he pulled his two remaining family members into a battleground. He gave his siblings a worred expression, but it was filled with so much more raw emotions than he would ever let roll out of his mouth. So much he wished he could turn back, so much he wished he could have changed, he could have fixed. Bringing his siblings into a warzone he helped create was one.

Fallenstare turned on his heels and made his way down the rock. Overcast was a good mood for today.

SuspiciousMindz
July 27th, 2018, 09:43 AM
Celestial
[just so you know it happened]

Shorepaw stood tall and happy despite the unreadable emotion that shone in his leaders eyes as he stared at him. A smile was placed on his mouth as Fallenstar announced him as a leader. It finally happened! He could finally train and get away from the confined camp! However, he believed this would also make his mother much more protective since the loss of his siblings. He would make them proud too, as well as the father he never met.

Once the ceremony came to an end, Shorepaw was almost bouncing on his paws, but instead, his eyes darted around for the signs of his mentor before the idea of going to the apprentices' den made him more curious. He knew it would just be a normal den, but he could make his own nest! He earned his spot in the apprentices' den! No more sleeping in the nursery!

Starfall
September 3rd, 2018, 07:54 PM
Ebony paws drug across the cold stone as the leader made his way toward the edge. Today wasn't a good day to conduct ceremonies, he didn't feel up to it and frankly he wasn't feeling like himself. Not that he had been himself for a long while now, it was more...he felt hollow inside. More than usual. He didn't want to walk, talk, heck, he wasn't even feeling up to breathing at the moment. Still, the leader had been putting them off, saying he'd do it tomorrow and the next day, not that he ever did. His clanmates had waited long enough.

"All those old enough to catch their own fish, meet below the Streamstone for a clan meeting!" he howled, his voice a little more rough than usual. Hoarse. As if he hadn't been using it as much. The ebony leader looked...exausted, though he hadn't done anything all day. Lapis hues lazily watched his clanmates. Poor clanmates. Was a shame they were stuck with him wasn't it? He was leading them to nothing but trouble and doom.

"I have 3 ceremonies for you all today." he stated, but he didn't feel up to explaining more. He knew they knew, he knew they would realize who was doing what. There was no need to explain more. He didn't want to explain more. Fallenstar would admit, his mental health was spiraling, even his voices have left him, no longer ridiculing him, insulting him. There was no one left to cling to. Him and his pitiful self.

"Birdkit [ Shards ], please step forward." his voice rang throughout the clearing. "You have reached the age of 6 moons, and are now to be apprenticed." he took a moment, pausing to catch his breath. "From this moment on, until you recieve your warrior name, you will be known as Birdpaw. You're mentor will be Lynxheart, I'm sure they'll teach you all they know." another apprentice ceremony. Another new body to add to the death toll the leader had been racking up. He swore he'd do everything he could to protect his clanmates, and yet here he was, killing them because of his selfishnes and stupidity.

"Burntail please step forward."

"Spirits of StarClan, you know every cat by name. I ask you now to take away the name from the cat you see before you, for it no longer stands for what she is. By my authority as Clan leader, and with the approval of our warrior ancestors, I give this cat a new name. From this moment on she will be known as Lakeheart for" the leader didn't even take a moment for the she cat to relish in her new name, no, he didn't have time. Well, it wasn't that he didn't have much time it was more, he didn't wish to be here any more. Vunerable. Open for attack, ready and easy to kill.

"Lastly, we have a new feline joining us. She has proven to me that she will be a loyal and important member to Riverclan. Starclan I request you look down upon her and help guide her through her clan life." he locked eyes with the newcomer as he spoke, pity and anger blazing within them. How stupid. Joining a clan that's falling apart. The molly must crave death. "Swanlake [ Blizzardrain ], you will be keeping your name, and your mentor will be Riverstrike [ Rivergold ] , I trust they will show you the ways of clanlife." and with that the tom dipped his head and took a step back.

"This concludes the clan meeting." the leader yowled as he hopped off the stone.

shamerock wolf
September 4th, 2018, 04:35 PM
Ebony paws drug across the cold stone as the leader made his way toward the edge. Today wasn't a good day to conduct ceremonies, he didn't feel up to it and frankly he wasn't feeling like himself. Not that he had been himself for a long while now, it was more...he felt hollow inside. More than usual. He didn't want to walk, talk, heck, he wasn't even feeling up to breathing at the moment. Still, the leader had been putting them off, saying he'd do it tomorrow and the next day, not that he ever did. His clanmates had waited long enough.

"All those old enough to catch their own fish, meet below the Streamstone for a clan meeting!" he howled, his voice a little more rough than usual. Hoarse. As if he hadn't been using it as much. The ebony leader looked...exausted, though he hadn't done anything all day. Lapis hues lazily watched his clanmates. Poor clanmates. Was a shame they were stuck with him wasn't it? He was leading them to nothing but trouble and doom.
"I have 3 ceremonies for you all today." he stated, but he didn't feel up to explaining more. He knew they knew, he knew they would realize who was doing what. There was no need to explain more. He didn't want to explain more. Fallenstar would admit, his mental health was spiraling, even his voices have left him, no longer ridiculing him, insulting him. There was no one left to cling to. Him and his pitiful self.

"Birdkit [ Shards ], please step forward." his voice rang throughout the clearing. "You have reached the age of 6 moons, and are now to be apprenticed." he took a moment, pausing to catch his breath. "From this moment on, until you recieve your warrior name, you will be known as Birdpaw. You're mentor will be Lynxheart, I'm sure they'll teach you all they know." another apprentice ceremony. Another new body to add to the death toll the leader had been racking up. He swore he'd do everything he could to protect his clanmates, and yet here he was, killing them because of his selfishnes and stupidity.

"Burntail please step forward."

"Spirits of StarClan, you know every cat by name. I ask you now to take away the name from the cat you see before you, for it no longer stands for what she is. By my authority as Clan leader, and with the approval of our warrior ancestors, I give this cat a new name. From this moment on she will be known as Lakeheart for" the leader didn't even take a moment for the she cat to relish in her new name, no, he didn't have time. Well, it wasn't that he didn't have much time it was more, he didn't wish to be here any more. Vunerable. Open for attack, ready and easy to kill.

"Lastly, we have a new feline joining us. She has proven to me that she will be a loyal and important member to Riverclan. Starclan I request you look down upon her and help guide her through her clan life." he locked eyes with the newcomer as he spoke, pity and anger blazing within them. How stupid. Joining a clan that's falling apart. The molly must crave death. "Swanlake [ Blizzardrain ], you will be keeping your name, and your mentor will be Riverstrike [ Rivergold ] , I trust they will show you the ways of clanlife." and with that the tom dipped his head and took a step back.

"This concludes the clan meeting." the leader yowled as he hopped off the stone.

Birdpaw gently touched noses with her new mentor. purring happily.

lynxheart smiled after the little she-cat pulled back. " We will start tomorrow at sunhigh." she mewed.after the meeting was over she went to her den to rest. tommorow i teach again she thought remembering her little training sessions with the other kits
Okapi

BEAR.
January 7th, 2019, 11:22 PM
[ RiverClan has returned home, and all roleplays can be resumed as normal. ]

Starfall
January 21st, 2019, 04:59 PM
The ebony tom swiftly shuffled out of his den, ignoring the protests that echoed from there. His decision was final, Riverclan needed this, he needed this, and there was nothing that was going to change his mind. However, though it was important, he needed to get ceremonies done first, there had been some felines who had been waiting...and with everything that had been happening he hasn't had time. They deserved their ceremonies and he wouldn't make them wait any longer, especially now that they were back on their own soil.

"All those old enough to catch their own fish, meet below the Streamstone for a clan meeting!" he howled, positioning his paws in a more comfortable position as he stopped right at the edge. Lapis hues watched as his clanmates
gathered beneath him.

"We have a few apprentices who have proven themselves, and have earned their warrior name. Oceanpaw [ North ] and Oakpaw [ Rosemew ] please step forward." His voice echoed in the clearing, letting it resonate as the apprentices scuffled forward.

"Oceanpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and protect your clan, even if it costs you your life?"

"I do."

"Than by the powers of Starclan, I give you your warrior name. Oceanpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Mintflower. Starclan honors your adaptability and insightfullness."

"Oakpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and protect your clan, even if it costs you your life?"

"I do."

"Than by the powers of Starclan, I give you your warrior name. Oakpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Oakflame. Starclan honors your Bravery and Kindness."

Fallenstar dipped his head and watched as they rejoiced. They had waited for moons to recieve their warrior names, they definitely deserved them.

"Next, we have some kits who have reached 6 moons, and are ready to become apprentices. Serenitykit [ Teggy ] and Fawnkit [ Dipper ] please step forward." He watched as proud parents pushed their kits forwards, the fluff balls themselves practically oozing excitement.

"You both have reached the age to be apprentices. Fawnkit, from this moment on, until you earn your warrior name, you will be known as Fawnpaw." he paused for a second to take a breath, "Your mentor will be Leopardshine, [ BILL. ] they will pass down all they know unto you."

Fallenstar watched as apprentice and warrior touched noses, gave everyone around a second to chant Fawnpaw's name, than continued on.

"Serenitykit, from this moment on, until you earn your warrior name, you will be known as Serenitypaw. Your mentor will be Moonlight. They will pass down all they know unto you." once again he gave his clanmates a moment to cheer and congratulate the two new apprentices, and the two new warriors. However there was one last thing the tom had to announce, so the cheers wouldn't last too much longer.

The burly tom was pretty sure that was the fastest he had ever done ceremonies, pressed for time considering how a rather riled up feline was on his tail. He was suprised the brown feline hadn't shot out of his den quite yet i in fact, better get this done while he was still ahead.
[ Dipper ]

"I have one last announcement for everyone! After Daisyshade's death, Riverclan had been without a deputy. It is time that spot is filled." he once again paused to take a breath. His heart was pounding. They needed this, a new, perspective. One that wasn't tarnished by the recent wars and events."I say these words before Starclan, so the spirits of our ancestors may hear and approve of my choice! The new deputy of Riverclan will be Cedarsprint!" the words tumbled out of his mouth like a waterfall, the vowels jumbled together.

furrensic
January 21st, 2019, 05:13 PM
The ebony tom swiftly shuffled out of his den, ignoring the protests that echoed from there. His decision was final, Riverclan needed this, he needed this, and there was nothing that was going to change his mind. However, though it was important, he needed to get ceremonies done first, there had been some felines who had been waiting...and with everything that had been happening he hasn't had time. They deserved their ceremonies and he wouldn't make them wait any longer, especially now that they were back on their own soil.

"All those old enough to catch their own fish, meet below the Streamstone for a clan meeting!" he howled, positioning his paws in a more comfortable position as he stopped right at the edge. Lapis hues watched as his clanmates
gathered beneath him.

"We have a few apprentices who have proven themselves, and have earned their warrior name. Oceanpaw [ North ] and Oakpaw [ Rosemew ] please step forward." His voice echoed in the clearing, letting it resonate as the apprentices scuffled forward.

"Oceanpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and protect your clan, even if it costs you your life?"

"I do."

"Than by the powers of Starclan, I give you your warrior name. Oceanpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Mintflower. Starclan honors your adaptability and insightfullness."

"Oakpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and protect your clan, even if it costs you your life?"

"I do."

"Than by the powers of Starclan, I give you your warrior name. Oakpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Oakflame. Starclan honors your Bravery and Kindness."

Fallenstar dipped his head and watched as they rejoiced. They had waited for moons to recieve their warrior names, they definitely deserved them.

"Next, we have some kits who have reached 6 moons, and are ready to become apprentices. Serenitykit [ Teggy ] and Fawnkit [ Dipper ] please step forward." He watched as proud mothers pushed their kits forwards, the fluff balls themselves practically oozing excitement.

"You both have reached the age to be apprentices. Fawnkit, from this moment on, until you earn your warrior name, you will be known as Fawnpaw." he paused for a second to take a breath, "Your mentor will be Leopardshine, [ BILL. ] they will pass down all they know unto you."

Fallenstar watched as apprentice and warrior touched noses, gave everyone around a second to chant Fawnpaw's name, than continued on.

"Serenitykit, from this moment on, until you earn your warrior name, you will be known as Serenitypaw. Your mentor will be Moonlight. They will pass down all they know unto you." once again he gave his clanmates a moment to cheer and congratulate the two new apprentices, and the two new warriors. However there was one last thing the tom had to announce, so the cheers wouldn't last too much longer.

The burly tom was pretty sure that was the fastest he had ever done ceremonies, pressed for time considering how a rather riled up feline was on his tail. He was suprised the brown feline hadn't shot out of his den quite yet i in fact, better get this done while he was still ahead.
[ Dipper ]

"I have one last announcement for everyone! After Daisyshade's death, Riverclan had been without a deputy. It is time that spot is filled." he once again paused to take a breath. His heart was pounding. They needed this, a new, perspective. One that wasn't tarnished by the recent wars and events."I say these words before Starclan, so the spirits of our ancestors may hear and approve of my choice! The new deputy of Riverclan will be Cedarsprint!" the words tumbled out of his mouth like a waterfall, the vowels jumbled together.

Oakpaw, now Oakflame smiled proudly. He was a warrior now! The brown tabby was beyond excited, he could finally be the best warrior that he trained to be.

Moon Lily
January 21st, 2019, 07:34 PM
Oakpaw, now Oakflame smiled proudly. He was a warrior now! The brown tabby was beyond excited, he could finally be the best warrior that he trained to be.
Spiritflight bounded up to his old apprentice. "Congratulations Oakp-sorry, Oakflame!" He purred. " You've done so well, you definitely deserve it"

furrensic
January 21st, 2019, 07:50 PM
Spiritflight bounded up to his old apprentice. "Congratulations Oakp-sorry, Oakflame!" He purred. " You've done so well, you definitely deserve it"
"Thanks Spiritflight!" Oakflame smiled, his tail twitching with excitement. The tabby tom licked the fur on his chest. "I can finally be the best warrior ever!" He purred.

Fawn
January 21st, 2019, 08:10 PM
The ebony tom swiftly shuffled out of his den, ignoring the protests that echoed from there. His decision was final, Riverclan needed this, he needed this, and there was nothing that was going to change his mind. However, though it was important, he needed to get ceremonies done first, there had been some felines who had been waiting...and with everything that had been happening he hasn't had time. They deserved their ceremonies and he wouldn't make them wait any longer, especially now that they were back on their own soil.

"All those old enough to catch their own fish, meet below the Streamstone for a clan meeting!" he howled, positioning his paws in a more comfortable position as he stopped right at the edge. Lapis hues watched as his clanmates
gathered beneath him.

"We have a few apprentices who have proven themselves, and have earned their warrior name. Oceanpaw [ North ] and Oakpaw [ Rosemew ] please step forward." His voice echoed in the clearing, letting it resonate as the apprentices scuffled forward.

"Oceanpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and protect your clan, even if it costs you your life?"

"I do."

"Than by the powers of Starclan, I give you your warrior name. Oceanpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Mintflower. Starclan honors your adaptability and insightfullness."

"Oakpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and protect your clan, even if it costs you your life?"

"I do."

"Than by the powers of Starclan, I give you your warrior name. Oakpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Oakflame. Starclan honors your Bravery and Kindness."

Fallenstar dipped his head and watched as they rejoiced. They had waited for moons to recieve their warrior names, they definitely deserved them.

"Next, we have some kits who have reached 6 moons, and are ready to become apprentices. Serenitykit [ Teggy ] and Fawnkit [ Dipper ] please step forward." He watched as proud parents pushed their kits forwards, the fluff balls themselves practically oozing excitement.

"You both have reached the age to be apprentices. Fawnkit, from this moment on, until you earn your warrior name, you will be known as Fawnpaw." he paused for a second to take a breath, "Your mentor will be Leopardshine, [ BILL. ] they will pass down all they know unto you."

Fallenstar watched as apprentice and warrior touched noses, gave everyone around a second to chant Fawnpaw's name, than continued on.

"Serenitykit, from this moment on, until you earn your warrior name, you will be known as Serenitypaw. Your mentor will be Moonlight. They will pass down all they know unto you." once again he gave his clanmates a moment to cheer and congratulate the two new apprentices, and the two new warriors. However there was one last thing the tom had to announce, so the cheers wouldn't last too much longer.

The burly tom was pretty sure that was the fastest he had ever done ceremonies, pressed for time considering how a rather riled up feline was on his tail. He was suprised the brown feline hadn't shot out of his den quite yet i in fact, better get this done while he was still ahead.
[ Dipper ]

"I have one last announcement for everyone! After Daisyshade's death, Riverclan had been without a deputy. It is time that spot is filled." he once again paused to take a breath. His heart was pounding. They needed this, a new, perspective. One that wasn't tarnished by the recent wars and events."I say these words before Starclan, so the spirits of our ancestors may hear and approve of my choice! The new deputy of Riverclan will be Cedarsprint!" the words tumbled out of his mouth like a waterfall, the vowels jumbled together.

Under the streamstone, Fawnkit gathered with the rest of the Clan and watched as Fallenstar claimed his place onto the perch. While the ceremonies commenced, his paws tapped eagerly upon the frozen dirt, little puff-ball of a tail wriggling in excitement as he wondered if it would be today— it had to be, surely it would! He was six moons of age, ready to be apprenticed and start training to be a warrior of RiverClan.

Adrenaline rushed through the kit as it happened, his name was called, his legs carried him to receive his new position as extended through the leader. Although he'd anticipated this moment, Fawnkit could hardly process it now that it was upon him. He was becoming an apprentice! With his very own mentor! Eagerness glittered in his eyes as he was awarded his new name and rank, tiny heart pounding with the thrill of it all, glad he could now serve the Clan by actually doing duties instead of playing with a dumb moss ball from sunrise until moonhigh.

- - -

Unlike Fawnpaw, Cedarsprint wasn't happy, wasn't pleased in the least as he scrambled from Fallenstar's den only to learn the ceremonies had started, and he hoped to StarClan that it wouldn't include the deputy one; he wasn't ready for that, didn't want the position despite his offer. Cedarsprint watched through wild eyes, frantic desperation running rampant through him when those familiar words were spoken to the heavens above and in the presence of his clanmates. He couldn't, he wouldn't— Fallenstar wouldn't dare, he'd already said no.

Hackles raised and body completely tensed with the burn of rage prickling at him, Cedarsprint let out a frustrated hiss when it seemed he wasn't backing down or taking his rejection as his final answer. He couldn't possibly expect this to go smoothly, not when he wouldn't accept this so-called promotion that only meant his freedom was being harnessed and stolen from him.

"What? You can't be serious- Fallenstar!" Cedarsprint snarled in protest, trying to get him to halt the dreaded announcement but when he didn't, the panic welled within him faster than before. He had to stop this because if it kept going, it would be official, and the thought alone had him scared (maybe reckless) enough to pounce from where he sat in the clearing onto the ledge. Sheer will had his muscles moving with fluid ease albeit lacking thought as he barreled into Fallenstar, the entirety of his blunt force sending them both tumbling from the streamstone and toward the ground below.

Moon Lily
January 21st, 2019, 08:34 PM
"Thanks Spiritflight!" Oakflame smiled, his tail twitching with excitement. The tabby tom licked the fur on his chest. "I can finally be the best warrior ever!" He purred.
Spiritflight grinned. "Does the brave new warrior want to go out to hunt with me?" He asked, flicking his tail from side to side.

furrensic
January 21st, 2019, 08:39 PM
Spiritflight grinned. "Does the brave new warrior want to go out to hunt with me?" He asked, flicking his tail from side to side.
Oakflame nodded swiftly. "Yeah!" He mewed happily.

Moon Lily
January 21st, 2019, 09:08 PM
Oakflame nodded swiftly. "Yeah!" He mewed happily.
Spiritflight nodded. "Let's go then!" He mewed.

(I'll make a list on the territory in RC and mention ya!)

furrensic
January 21st, 2019, 09:11 PM
Spiritflight nodded. "Let's go then!" He mewed.

(I'll make a list on the territory in RC and mention ya!)
Oakflame nodded, following.

Starfall
January 22nd, 2019, 12:21 AM
Unlike Fawnpaw, Cedarsprint wasn't happy, wasn't pleased in the least as he scrambled from Fallenstar's den only to learn the ceremonies had started, and he hoped to StarClan that it wouldn't include the deputy one; he wasn't ready for that, didn't want the position despite his offer. Cedarsprint watched through wild eyes, frantic desperation running rampant through him when those familiar words were spoken to the heavens above and in the presence of his clanmates. He couldn't, he wouldn't— Fallenstar wouldn't dare, he'd already said no.

Hackles raised and body completely tensed with the burn of rage prickling at him, Cedarsprint let out a frustrated hiss when it seemed he wasn't backing down or taking his rejection as his final answer. He couldn't possibly expect this to go smoothly, not when he wouldn't accept this so-called promotion that only meant his freedom was being harnessed and stolen from him.

"What? You can't be serious- Fallenstar!" Cedarsprint snarled in protest, trying to get him to halt the dreaded announcement but when he didn't, the panic welled within him faster than before. He had to stop this because if it kept going, it would be official, and the thought alone had him scared (maybe reckless) enough to pounce from where he sat in the clearing onto the ledge. Sheer will had his muscles moving with fluid ease albeit lacking thought as he barreled into Fallenstar, the entirety of his blunt force sending them both tumbling from the streamstone and toward the ground below.


The ebony tom lashed his tail and glanced back as he saw a rather angry tom approaching. It didn't matter, his decision was final. Riverclan needed a new deputy, and Riverclan needed a deputy who wasn't... oh he didn't know what Riverclan needed and didn't need. Lookit where it got him, thinking that his opinion was the most important, that it was best. It got them driven out, it got a kit killed, it got his clanmates hurt.

As he stepped forward, preparing to give his final piece of his declaration he felt the wind get knocked out of him, all the air forcefully pushed out of him due to the impact. One second his paws were on solid ground, the next, they were flailing, grasping at nothing but air. Of course he couldn't see any of this, all he saw was...well brown.

It finally hit him. They were falling, him and Cedarsprint were falling. He dug his claws into the brown tom and pulled him closer as they fell. The Streamstone wasn't all too high, yet it felt like they were falling for quite a few minutes.

Of course the second that ran though his head they hit the ground...hard. Well at least he did, Cedarsprint just kind have ended up bouncing off his stomach slightly. Any left over air that Fallenstar may have held onto after the warrior's headbutt had been lost with the impact to the ground. In fact, after falling flat on his back the leader saw nothing but white for a solid minute or so. Took him a second to come back to his senses.

When he finally did recognize which way was up and which way was down he let out a groan. He wanted to be angry, he really, really did, but he was too winded to be, still light headed, back still aching. "Help, I'm fallin." he wheezed out, most of the words nothing but whistles coming from his throat. Than he remembered that Cedarsprint had come crashing down with him, which caused a wave of panic to wash over him. When he tried to roll over, he finally felt the extra weight that was pinning him to the ground, and when he looked down it was none other than the culprit who had caused the fall. With a groan he pushed his kithood friend off his stomach, slightly relieved that he wasn't harmed during the accident he caused.

After taking a few gulps of air he shot a weak glare at Cedarsprint, lapis optics lazily blazed with annoyance. "What in the name of Starclan is running through your head right now?!" he wheezed, voice rising with each syllable. "What if you landed on a rock you mousebrain?! You don't have 9 more lives to spare!" by the end of that sentence he had regained his breath, his, now incredibly ruffled fur, fluffed up.

BILL.

BEAR.
January 22nd, 2019, 12:32 AM
Leopardshine glanced at the red-brown blob he was supposed to train, displeasure written across his face. He never wanted an apprentice, they only existed to hold him back from greatness. Still, perhaps this kit could be of some use. He had many important things to do for the cats of the Twolegplace, and another set of paws would be invaluable to spreading how awesome he was.

"Leopardshine here," he introduced himself as he approached the kitten. "Famed warrior and adventurer. Hold your acclamation. Actually, don't. I hope you're prepared," he told him. "There is a deadly serious task ahead of you, and we can not tarry any longer. Come with me and we will assist the poor, starving, sick cats of the Twolegplace. Have you been there before? It is a ravaged land, plagued by the unfortunate souls who have yet to find their way into a Clan. You are going to be observing my exploits for the remainder of your training and spreading the knowledge of my good deeds throughout the Clans."

Dipper

---

Lionstorm couldn't help it. The seriousness of the deputy ceremony had been derailed the second Cedarsprint confronted Fallentar and tackled him off the Streamstone. His muzzle broke into a smirk at Fallenstar's cry for help, and he bounded forward to approach the fallen leader and his candidate for deputy. "Hi Fallen, I'm Dad!" It was a stupid joke, but funny nonetheless to the golden warrior giving what was happening.

Starfall

Fawn
January 22nd, 2019, 01:43 AM
BILL.

Any sparks of hopefulness that Fawnpaw entertained were dashed by the sight of his mentor’s displeasure, apparently either not expecting to get an apprentice or not expecting that apprentice to be him. The discouragement sunk deep into him as he fretted about whether his mentor would want him now, worried he’d dislike him or request a new - probably better - apprentice to take his place. As Fawnpaw joined his mentor after hopping from the streamstone, he approached carefully, shyly, glad to see Leopardshine was doing the same; with any luck, that meant he wasn’t entirely opposed to this new arrangement.

At the introduction, Fawnpaw was instantly confused and a little overwhelmed by the audacity of the warrior, the chipper pace at which he set his words, how he spoke with such self-importance about himself, his life, his …accomplishments? Fawnpaw wasn’t sure what to call them. ”Wait, what are we doing— uh, Leopardshine, was it? Going to the Twolegplace?” It seemed completely outlandish. He’d thought first days of training were supposed to be an exploration of the territory or a chore, not… whatever this was going to be. ”I… I guess not, but I still don’t really know why we’re going there. I thought—“ Leopardshine seemingly left him no time to protest, much less ask why they weren’t doing normal mentor-apprentice activities like his peers.

However, he didn’t have time to be jealous when the familiar, grating meow of Lionstorm overtook his ears, and Fawnpaw made a noise of unadulterated disgust as he turned around, only to be surprised with the sight of Fallenstar and some cat he didn’t recognize fighting it out. Well… he didn’t think that was his scuffle to get involved in, but he was irritated with Lionstorm’s insertion, as if THAT would be helpful for anyone. ”That tom is such a jerk,” he huffed. ”I don’t know why he’s so caught up in thinking he’s hot stuff, ‘cause he’s not.”

- - -

Starfall

Although he had a nicer landing than what Fallenstar undoubtedly did, Cedarsprint still had the breath knocked from his lungs and fought against the pressure crushing his chest from what felt like the inside-out. That wound never did heal right, and it was in a flash of stunning clarity that reality sunk in- at least the fall was over, but the overwhelming terror still gripped him as he realized they'd tumbled a decent distance from a rock. And... shame was following shortly after as he remembered he'd tackled the leader, his leader. Fallenstar the leader of RiverClan. A mouse-brained move, but so was making him the deputy.

At Fallenstar's pained noise, Cedarsprint wordlessly struggled to untangle their limbs and scramble away, breathing hard and fast and not daring to take a single glance at the crowd of cats that were probably still watching this. Regret seeped through him, its tendrils coldly gripping him and forcing him to acknowledge what he did. Was still doing, really.

Pain flared in his head, and his lungs continued to burn, but he paid his physical wounds no heed as he attempted to address this mess. "I'm sorry, that was--" he tried but was cut off by Fallenstar's wheeze, that he assumed was intended to be a snarl but fell a few tail-lengths short of anger. "I know I shouldn't have- wait, that's what you're worried about? You're worried about me!?" Cedarsprint snapped, exasperated and voice tight with strain. "This really isn't the time- look, are you hurt or not? I'm sorry for..." he trailed off and shook his head, determined to examine Fallenstar for any injuries first since he didn't seem to be doing so well, but he couldn't tell if the bruises stretched beyond his ego.

Concerns about his own health were far from his thoughts when he supposed he would've been fine regardless. "Stop fretting," he mumbled, "I'm fine. Really. I have plenty of experience with falling from rocks and onto sharper ones, remember?" Ugh, now wasn't the time to make dumb jokes, and he moved on with a shake of his head. "We can deal with the rest in a bit, as long as you're alright."

Starfall
February 1st, 2019, 01:57 AM
He shoved the fronds away, bursting from his den he strode to the very tip of the Streamstones. The decision had been made, his clanmates needed some sort of saving hope. They needed to know that Riverclan would pull through one more thing that Starclan threw at them, that the universe threw at them. He had a solution, a temporary feeling of hope, because it never lasts long. The source of hope constantly changing. First it was Starclan, than the leaders, than the warriors and other clanmambers themselves....than during the Second Evil Era, Starclan once more. He wanted his clanmates to have faith...to see hope in him, in themselves.

“All those old enough to catch their own fish meet below the Streamstone for a clan meeting!” he bellowed. He watched as the large hoard that shuffled their way to the rock seemed...small, weak, fragile. He himself was feeling the effects of the sickness, bones heavy, shoulders sagged, but he had to keep a good look, keep their moral up. “I have very important news. Riverclans Medicine Cat has been chosen.” he stated, watching the murmurs ripple through the felines. He gave it a second before continuing. “Shiverpaw has accepted the Role, and will be Riverclans new Medicine cat.” the words rang clear in the mostly empty clearing. He watched as multiple emotions flashed on his clanmates faces, disbelief, shock, joy, pride. This was good, it was better than the sluggish, hopeless mask they had put on. ”With the acceptance of his role, he will be receiving his full name. Shiverpaw, do you swear to serve and look after your clanmates now and for moons to come?”

“I do.”

“I call upon our warrior ancestors to look down upon this Tom. From this day onwards, you will be known as Shiverpetal. May you serve your clan well.” if felt like a big weaight had just been lifted off his shoulders. Being the only High rank for moons took a toll on him, that probably explained why he got so sick so easily. With a shake of his head he let out a sigh and turned his head, giving the Tom next to him a quick smile. Right now, he was Riverclans ray of hope.
Dipper

Starfall
February 25th, 2019, 02:30 PM
The ebony leader hopped up the Streamstone, mind, for once, quiet, no thoughts, no pressing ideas or things to remember. Quiet, serene. "All those old enough to catch their own fish, meet below the Streamstone for a clan meeting!" he called.

There wasn't any time to dwaddle, there were many ceremonies to go over today, many apprentices to be named warriors. Many of those apprentices have been waiting due to the sickness, due to settling back into their original territory.

"We have a few apprentices who have been waiting paitently for their warrior ceremony. They have not only shown their mentors they are worthy of their name, but they have proven to the clan, by battling along side their clanmates, that they have earned their warrior name." he bellowed, giving each apprentice a look, lips twitching up in a smile. "Reedpaw, [ mvoxhu ] Willowpaw [ Cosmo ], Shorepaw, and Cedarpaw.[ SuspiciousMindz ] Please step forward."

"Do you promise to uphold the warrior code and protect your clan, even if it costs you your life?"

"I do."

"Than by the power of Starclan, I give you your warrior names. Reedpaw, from this moment on, you will be known as Reed-dust, Starclan honors your courage and diligence.

Willowpaw, from this moment on, you will be known as Willowstrike, Starclan honors your loyalty and diligence.

Shorepaw." he had to stop. Swallow his heavy heart in his mouth. Daisyshade's only surviving son, standing before him, earning his warrior name. Lapis hues flickered with saddness, regret. "From this moment on you will be known as Shoresplash, Starclan honors your Loyalty and Devotion.

Cedarpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Cedarbug, Starclan honors your bravery and ... energy." he hesitated, quirking a brow at the ginger feline before continuing on.

"Next, we have a few kits who have reached the age of 6 moons and are ready to be apprenticed."

"Spiderkit [ jupiter ], Croakerkit [ Coriander ]...Spiderkit [ Hopekitt ]" Fallenstar paused once more, casting glances between the two similarly named kits. This was going to be fairly confusing. What were the mothers thinking? Having two kits with the same prefix, he'd never seen it before. He shook his head and continued on. "And Peachkit [ Rosemew ]. From this moment all, you four will be known as Spiderpaw...Spiderpaw, Croakerpaw, and Peachpaw." he stated, watching his clanmates reactions.

"Your mentors will be Lionstorm [ BILL. ], Oakflame [@/Rosemew], Goldenglow [ Otterstrike ], and Lionsnow [ YourAromanticAlly ]. I'm sure they will pass down all they know unto you."

Lastly, we have a new member of the clan. She has proven that she will be loyal, faithful, and helpful in rebuilding Riverclan. Moonrise, [ @Wheatly ] from this moment on, you will be known as Moonriselight, and a new member of Riverclan! Spiritflight [ Lillyfur2 ] will show you around."

With that, the ebony tom dipped his head and made his way down to the clearing. Still no sign of Cedarsprint...he must really be angry with him.

Madelaine
February 25th, 2019, 02:38 PM
~ Lilyfur2 ~

Moonrise sat and listened to the leader as he gave her her full riverclan name. She looked around for Spiritflight. Moonriselight spotted him and walked up to him.

furrensic
February 25th, 2019, 03:17 PM
Peachpaws eyes lit up, hearing he was now an apprentice. A smile formed on his face, letting out a happy hum. Lionsnow? He hadn't heard of him before, well, he thought so.
Maybe he'd seen him around and didn't notice. But who cared if he hadn't seen him before?
Peach was happy, and hoped Lionsnow was nice.
He looked around, wandering where he was.
YourAromanticAlly

YourAromanticAlly
February 25th, 2019, 03:48 PM
Peachpaws eyes lit up, hearing he was now an apprentice. A smile formed on his face, letting out a happy hum. Lionsnow? He hadn't heard of him before, well, he thought so.
Maybe he'd seen him around and didn't notice. But who cared if he hadn't seen him before?
Peach was happy, and hoped Lionsnow was nice.
He looked around, wandering where he was.
YourAromanticAlly

Lionsnow approached the much smaller cat and pressed noses like you were supposed to in a ceremony. "Hello, Peachpaw." He said calmly, although pride showed in his eyes. This was his first apprentice ans he was excited.

furrensic
February 25th, 2019, 04:30 PM
Lionsnow approached the much smaller cat and pressed noses like you were supposed to in a ceremony. "Hello, Peachpaw." He said calmly, although pride showed in his eyes. This was his first apprentice ans he was excited.
Peachpaw looked at Lionsnow with joy in his eyes. "Hi, Lionsnow!" He meowed a bit quietly.

YourAromanticAlly
February 25th, 2019, 04:38 PM
Peachpaw looked at Lionsnow with joy in his eyes. "Hi, Lionsnow!" He meowed a bit quietly.

Lionsnow sat down and smiled softly. "Are you glad to be an apprentice?" He asked softly.

BEAR.
February 25th, 2019, 04:46 PM
Well, this was confusing.

First his not-real sister was becoming a warrior, and now he was getting an apprentice. Great! Except not, because two of them had the same name. Good job, queens. They must've stolen the name from each other, he couldn't imagine any other reason they'd share one.

He was going to take a shot in the dark then. It wasn't like Fallenstar expected them to know who mentored who based on just the names alone, so he headed toward one of the Spiderpaws.

jupiter, Rosemew, Hopekitt, Starfall

---

Firehawk was delighted! His daughter and apprentices were both warriors now, and one of his sons had received an apprentice. It was a lot at once. "Willowstrike, Cedarbug!" He called their names out loudly, he liked to think he was the loudest-- before he moved to greet Cedarbug, affectionately bopping his forehead with his nose. "I'm proud of you. Cedarbug, I don't think there could be a more fitting name."

SuspiciousMindz

furrensic
February 25th, 2019, 05:08 PM
Well, this was confusing.

First his not-real sister was becoming a warrior, and now he was getting an apprentice. Great! Except not, because two of them had the same name. Good job, queens. They must've stolen the name from each other, he couldn't imagine any other reason they'd share one.

He was going to take a shot in the dark then. It wasn't like Fallenstar expected them to know who mentored who based on just the names alone, so he headed toward one of the Spiderpaws.

jupiter, Rosemew, Hopekitt, Starfall

---

Firehawk was delighted! His daughter and apprentices were both warriors now, and one of his sons had received an apprentice. It was a lot at once. "Willowstrike, Cedarbug!" He called their names out loudly, he liked to think he was the loudest-- before he moved to greet Cedarbug, affectionately bopping his forehead with his nose. "I'm proud of you. Cedarbug, I don't think there could be a more fitting name."

SuspiciousMindz
Oakflame had been stumped, two apprentices with the same names? Creative queens, guessed. The brown tom was stepping on thin ice. He watched as another tom walked over to one of the Spiderpaws, so he walked over to another.
jupiter Hopekitt Starfall



Lionsnow sat down and smiled softly. "Are you glad to be an apprentice?" He asked softly.
Peachpaw nodded softly. "Mhm."

YourAromanticAlly
February 25th, 2019, 05:14 PM
Peachpaw nodded softly. "Mhm."

"Well, if you're up for it, I'll take you on a tour of our territory."

furrensic
February 25th, 2019, 05:15 PM
"Well, if you're up for it, I'll take you on a tour of our territory."
Peachpaws eyes lit up, he had never even went out of the nursery.. This was going to be the best, with a nod, he replied. "Definitely"

Fawn
February 25th, 2019, 05:18 PM
Returning from the Seastones, Fawnpaw grew sheepish as he realized he was walking into a ceremony in-progress and scuttled inside, trying to avoid bringing attention to himself as he took his place among his clanmates to listen. A tiny heart beat with excitement in his chest as he noticed Cedarpaw among the cats on the streamstone, and he called out his new name with eagerness since he wasn't Cedarpaw anymore, but Cedarbug. Coughing interrupted his cheer, but he nevertheless was glad for him; although they were barely acquainted, he seemed nice enough, and Fawnpaw was thankful for his presence during the times of sickness.

And then, he realized Lionstorm was also here... a mentor. He was assigned an apprentice. While he tried to mask it, inner uneasiness betrayed his sense of envy and irritation. Logically, he knew that he shouldn't be and did what he could to stifle that, but maybe he'd sort of been hoping to take Lionstorm up on the offer of training sometime. Now, that seemed like a distant dream, considering he'd undoubtedly be busy with his own apprentice.

With the ceremony concluding, he shook the thoughts away and focused on something, anything else. Attention landing on Firehawk, Fawnpaw remembered the attack on the senior warrior and padded over to him, cautious but curious. "Hi," he said, ears tilting back in earnest. "Your, um... face is looking better. Not that it was bad before, but you know what I mean. Are you doing okay? I guess I never got to ask after what happened."

BILL.

Moon Lily
February 25th, 2019, 07:39 PM
~ Lilyfur2 ~

Moonrise sat and listened to the leader as he gave her her full riverclan name. She looked around for Spiritflight. Moonriselight spotted him and walked up to him.
Spiritflight kicked her ears happily. "Congratulations!" He mewed happily, purring estatically.

Madelaine
February 25th, 2019, 07:43 PM
Spiritflight kicked her ears happily. "Congratulations!" He mewed happily, purring estatically.

Moonriselight wanted to away playfully back at him, but something was weighing her down. She had been a bit clumsy lately, but when wasn't she.

Moon Lily
February 25th, 2019, 07:48 PM
Moonriselight wanted to away playfully back at him, but something was weighing her down. She had been a bit clumsy lately, but when wasn't she.
Spiritflight cocked his head, slightly concerned. "Are you okay?" He asked, walking closer. She did seem a bit different, he just couldn't tell why.

(Is she expecting?)

wren
February 25th, 2019, 09:13 PM
Somebody else with my name? Her ears turned bright red with annoyance, How could some other queen lack such creativity that they just had to use her name for some other lousey kit?! Her burning orange eyes scored into the fluffy leaders pelt from her position in the clearing and her claws slid out, plucking at the dying strands of grass beneath her paws. She pitied the other apprentice, the poor thing would never get as much praise and admiration as she would. Perhaps they’d accidentally get praised before they realize their own mistake and have to redirect it. Her muzzle twisted into a grin, oh how unfortunate that would’ve been.

The slender black apprentice stood, the clone wouldn’t phase her, at least not in the public eye. She twirled elegantly to lionstorm, that was her mentor, The well built and generally muscly tom wasn’t bad. She had come into this ceremony hoping for the best and expecting the worst, but this wasn’t as bad as she originally thought. Proudly she turned and made her very flaunty approach towards him, but what was this? The green eyed tom turned to the other spiderpaw greeting her instead. Horror and embarrassment filled her gaze and she let out an obnoxious snort of disgust, that little rat was going to take the best mentor for herself? Is that what she thought? Another laugh emitted from the smaller apprentices throat and she stomped forward, tail gracefully whisking with irritation. Even if her mentor truly was goldenglow, it wasn’t like fallenstar would sweep his fur out his eyes for 30 seconds to correct them anyways. He was too busy pouting over his failing life and social status.

BILL. Rosemew Hopekitt Starfall

panchiko
February 25th, 2019, 09:30 PM
Spiderpaw glanced up with renewed interest as she glanced up at the figure of a cat she recognized as lionstorm. was lionstorm her mentor, or was it oakflame? even the she-cat herself couldn't figure it out. a confuzzled expression displayed itself inconveniently on her face. she glanced around, watching as her identically-named clone gracefully twirling towards spiderpaw's supposed mentor. her ears twitched as her familiar let out an arrogant snort, and spiderpaw made sure she was in her fellow apprentice's sight as she rolled her eyes sassily. "hello, lionstorm," the female greeted the warrior, glancing sideways at the other spiderpaw with a look of satisfaction and victory. "so, how's your day been going?" spiderpaw asked, making sure it was clear and obvious that she was enjoying every minute of supposedly stealing her clone's mentor.
jupiter RosemewStarfall BILL.

dino.
February 26th, 2019, 11:12 AM
Croakerpaw gave a hop of excitement as his name was called. Finally! He felt as if he'd been waiting FOREVER. But now he had a new suffix. And a new friend! What had her name been... Goldenglow, that was it! The tiny brown tabby scanned the crowd happily. Was she there? Had she come to watch his ceremony?

There she was! He gave a loud, childish squeal ecstacy and darted over to her, pushing past the other cats. He practically tackled her as he skidded to a stop. Stormfern

Gold
February 26th, 2019, 06:34 PM
Croakerpaw gave a hop of excitement as his name was called. Finally! He felt as if he'd been waiting FOREVER. But now he had a new suffix. And a new friend! What had her name been... Goldenglow, that was it! The tiny brown tabby scanned the crowd happily. Was she there? Had she come to watch his ceremony?

There she was! He gave a loud, childish squeal ecstacy and darted over to her, pushing past the other cats. He practically tackled her as he skidded to a stop. @Stormfern (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=9269)


Goldenglow padded up near Croakerpaw. She was excited to meet her new apprentice.

dino.
February 26th, 2019, 06:54 PM
Goldenglow padded up near Croakerpaw. She was excited to meet her new apprentice.

The tiny tabby proceeded to jump around Goldenglow's paws, purring with excitement. His short tail waved like a flag behind him. "What are we going to first?" he asked. "Hunting? Battle training? Oooo, I hope it's hunting! I'm STARVING. Are you starving? Maybe you can catch something to eat! Maybe you can catch ME something to eat! Oh, even better, maybe YOU could teach ME how! Wouldn't that be awesome?" Croakerpaw continued to rattle off about hunting and how hungry he was, hardly stopping to take a breath.

Gold
February 26th, 2019, 06:58 PM
The tiny tabby proceeded to jump around Goldenglow's paws, purring with excitement. His short tail waved like a flag behind him. "What are we going to first?" he asked. "Hunting? Battle training? Oooo, I hope it's hunting! I'm STARVING. Are you starving? Maybe you can catch something to eat! Maybe you can catch ME something to eat! Oh, even better, maybe YOU could teach ME how! Wouldn't that be awesome?" Croakerpaw continued to rattle off about hunting and how hungry he was, hardly stopping to take a breath.


"Well, first we have to feed the kits and elders, but if we hunt enough, you can eat some. Now let's go. MOVE IT, MOVE IT!" Well, I should be a bit tough on him. If will be the best way to learn, Goldenglow thought.

(CONTINUE IN RIVERCLAN TERRITORY.)

SuspiciousMindz
February 27th, 2019, 05:48 PM
Firehawk was delighted! His daughter and apprentices were both warriors now, and one of his sons had received an apprentice. It was a lot at once. "Willowstrike, Cedarbug!" He called their names out loudly, he liked to think he was the loudest-- before he moved to greet Cedarbug, affectionately bopping his forehead with his nose. "I'm proud of you. Cedarbug, I don't think there could be a more fitting name."

SuspiciousMindz


Newly named Cedarbug was registering his new name. How had Fallenstar known? Did he really notice everything about his warriors? No... No way... Thought process interrupted by a bop on his head, the orange tabby focused on Firehawk standing before him now. His eyes lit up happily. "Thank you for being my mentor. I don't think I could've had a better one," he purred, nudging Firehawk's shoulder softly, drawing away to look around at his other clan mates still rejoicing.

Starfall
May 9th, 2019, 04:59 PM
BILL.
Clouds hung over the territories, threatening to rain. The leader was laying on the Streamstone, head resting upon his paws that were tucked beneath his chin. He watched his clanmates. Tail flicking back and fourth. Mind muddled with questions, statements, and even answers to his own questions. Of course, this chaos that took place in his mind wasn't...well quite as chaotic as it used to be. An organized mess would be how he'd describe it.

Hushed murmurs had been spreading around camp since Daisyshade had stepped down. About who the next deputy was going to be, and when he'd choose. It'd been moons since he's had a second in charge. Of course there were many other things to before then, as important as picking a deputy is.

This also meant Fallenstar had many moons to watch his clanmates, pick and choose who he'd thought would fit the position best. He'd finally come to a conclusion.

He let out a drawn out sigh, attempting to calm his nerves, as he picked himself up. Paws planted firmly on the rock beneath him. "All those old enough to catch their own fish meet below the Streamstone for a clan meeting!" he bellowed. He watched as his clanmates flocked around the rock.

"As many of you know, Daisyshade had stepped down from the deputy position due to stress, than later joined Starclan, and is now watching over us." he said, pausing for a second to grieve. He had already done so, already said his goodbyes. It still stung however. "I know many of you have been wondering when I'd be choosing the next deputy. The wait is over." With that, he looked at the golden tabby he had in mind. No expressions dancing across his face, nothing to give away. Just a deadpan stare at the warrior. "Lionstorm, please step forward."

BEAR.
May 9th, 2019, 05:13 PM
Lionstorm's ears twitched with mild confusion and surprise as his name was called, and he stepped forward, eyes firmly on Fallenstar. He was skeptical, unsure if Fallenstar was being serious or not. Was Fatherstar screwing with him? Being appointed deputy was.. an honor, and he was anticipating Fallenstar to cast him back into the crowd, to tell him he wasn't ready.

When that didn't initially come, his ears perked up with hope, though he did his best to not stir the pride that wanted to swirl in his chest. Was this really it?
Starfall

Starfall
May 9th, 2019, 06:13 PM
He maintained eye contact with the golden warrior, watching how he reacted. Trying to see if he could tell what was running through his mind. He couldn't, of course, no one else knew what he was thinking other than...well him. This made him think of what happened last time he 'appointed' a deputy. A smirk dancing across his face for a brief second as he cast a glance over towards Cedarsprint. For a second, he wanted to call the other up as well, see what he'd do. Would the warrior attempt to push him off again? Knowing the other as well as he did, he probably would.

Fallenstar brought his attention back to the sassier of the two. "I am in need of someone to lead beside me once again. With Daisyshade stepping down we have been without a deputy for many moons." he said, drawing the words out. "The pawsteps of our late deputy won't be easy to fill, she left quite the impression on Riverclan, and on me. That being said." He wasn't sure if it was a warning, or a challenge. Or maybe even a little bit of both. Everything that he just said was true, to him, in his heart.

"Lionstorm, are you willing to take Daisyshade's position as deputy?"

BILL.

BEAR.
May 9th, 2019, 06:57 PM
Last time Fatherstar had appointed a deputy, it'd been a joke. And now, Lionstorm couldn't tell whether he was being serious or not.

But.. he didn't care, because this was his moment. He was in the spotlight, being offered power previously unavailable to him. He liked it.

Narrowing his eyes, Lionstorm raised his head, puffing his chest as he relaxed himself. "I am," he spoke loudly, hardly able to contain the pride he felt. This had to be real. He was going to be deputy. He was deputy. And he'd be better than Daisyshade, with her indecisive nature, her weak heart.

"I won't let you down, Fallenstar."
Starfall

Starfall
May 9th, 2019, 07:16 PM
He felt warmth swirl within him the second he heard Lionstorms answer. It was hard to hide his smile. Of course this was a serious matter, so with a cough Fallenstar hid the smile behind a serious mask and looked up at the sky.

"I'd hope not." he muttered to himself. "I say these words before StarClan, so that the spirits of our warrior ancestors may hear and approve of my choice. The new deputy of Riverclan is Lionstorm." He'd only done this ceremony once before. But once was all it took to burn the moment into his mind forever. The hatred and malice he directed towards Daisyshade. The uncertainty, making her question her worth when he did that. Every second of that day was filled with regret. He knew he couldn't replace that day, with this one, but he did want this day to be different. To be filled with joy, with happiness and determination from his newest deputy. Maybe, maybe then she'd forgive him for what he'd done. Maybe she'd look down, see all the smiles he put on their faces, and finally forgive him...forgive him for killing her.

Once the murmurs and shouts of congrats calmed down, Fallenstar dipped his head at the golden warrior. There was a lot of work to be done, first things first. Make sure the idiot doesn't try and kill Minnowscreech, now with the position he's in.

BILL.

BEAR.
May 9th, 2019, 07:49 PM
Lionstorm couldn't contain himself any longer, his muzzle twisting into a grin as he looked up at Fallenstar with gleaming eyes. He was deputy!

He was deputy! And there was so much work to do, but he was eager to get started. The Clan was in disarray after the infighting, and he was determined to set things straight.

But first, he's enjoy the sound of his name being chanted and the congratulations.

Fawn
May 9th, 2019, 07:50 PM
Cedarsprint watched as the new deputy was named from his spot near the camp entrance, lingering there strategically to ensure he'd have a quick getaway available if Fallenstar tried to pull his 'you're the deputy, surprise' shenanigans again. To his relief, it was someone who actually seemed interested in the position, even though Cedarsprint had no idea what this Lionstorm was like beyond passing him occasionally. Either way, he felt it was safe to conclude that at least this deputy nominee was more qualified than the last one, and he joined in the Clan's cheer for him.

Another step toward reparations and normalcy.

-

Iceflower poked her head from the den, puzzled to see her adoptive son on the Streamstone with Fallenstar (almost expecting him to be demoted to apprentice), and even more surprised when he was named deputy. Pride for him engulfed her heart as she joined the gathered cats, voicing her support as she called his name. It was unbelievable how she and Firehawk had cared for that fluffy ball of mischievousness ever since he had been a kit, and now she was watching him become deputy.

After the cheering had subsided, she approached him to give a more personal congratulations. "So you are deputy of the RiverClan now?" As she spoke, her eyes glowed with affection, never thinking she'd witness this moment. "Walk tall and carry stick," she advised, a good-natured smile crossing her muzzle. "Otherwise how you think you will thump your enemy? I saw swimming contest, you lose because other guy have a stick and you empty-pawed, flailing around in water like big golden pelican who forget how to float. Carry stick, and you will succeed."

BILL.

BEAR.
May 9th, 2019, 08:46 PM
[note: this IS an open rp]

Lionstorm turned to face Iceflower, his grin remaining plastered on his face as he regarded her. "Mother," he greeted her with some affection. "I have paws, I can thump my enemies just fine without a stick." His ears had flattened back at the mention of the contest, and his expression soured quickly. "I don't need a stick to succeed, but now that you mention it, there might be a cat due for a whomping.."

Where was Minnowscreech, anyway? He didn't see that stupid stick tosser in the crowd.

Dipper

Castiel97
May 9th, 2019, 09:02 PM
[note: this IS an open rp]

Lionstorm turned to face Iceflower, his grin remaining plastered on his face as he regarded her. "Mother," he greeted her with some affection. "I have paws, I can thump my enemies just fine without a stick." His ears had flattened back at the mention of the contest, and his expression soured quickly. "I don't need a stick to succeed, but now that you mention it, there might be a cat due for a whomping.."

Where was Minnowscreech, anyway? He didn't see that stupid stick tosser in the crowd.

Dipper

ClouddappleEnter
It was just like her to be late to the new deputies ceremony, she was like to everything, or at least anything important that is. Her own ceremonies she had been late to because she had slept in and didn't hear the call. Huffing in annoyance at herself the fluffy dark gray and silver tabby stumbled out of the den, moss sticking all over her fur, green eyes wide with shock. I'm her haste she hasn't even been watching where she was going and who did she run into? The new deputy of course, because she just had that kind of luck! "Oof! she mumbled through a mouthful of fur before she stumbled backwards, "Oh StarClan! Im so sorry, Lionstorm! I wasn't watching and I was afraid I was going to be late and I guess I already missed the ceremony. Goodness, I'm so sorry I missed it! Congratulations though! You deserve it! It is nice to see Fallenstar finally chose a deputy! " suddenly the dappled cat snapped her jaws shut and gave a sheepish smile, she rambled.. A lot.. Especially when she was nervous or upset or flustered.

Fawn
May 9th, 2019, 09:07 PM
BILL.


Fawnpaw had been gazing at the ceremony with an intense, analytical gaze as it was once again announced there'd be a deputy, and he was hoping with all his being that it didn't go as badly as last time... also known as his apprentice ceremony. He winced at the thought, recalling how it'd been interrupted by Fallenstar being shoved off the Streamstone. However, his speculation of who it'd be was abruptly halted when he heard Lionstorm's name, and his ears perked, breath catching.

No way.

But to his absolute astonishment, it was reality. This was actually happening. Fawnpaw could do nothing but give a wide-eyed gawk, jaw falling open as the rest of the ceremonial proceedings commenced, then wrapped up. Although his paws felt like dead weight as he stumbled toward Lionstorm as if in a daze, feeling breathless during his approach but somehow finding his footing upon drawing closer. "Wow," he murmured, entranced but grinning lopsidedly. "I can't believe it. You're deputy, seriously? Out of all these cats, and he chooses you." The last part was playful, giddiness brimming at his surface because his friend was now soaring through the ranks. As if a testimony to their friendship itself, he teasingly added, "I guess I can't blame him."

Calliecat
May 9th, 2019, 09:12 PM
[note: this IS an open rp]

Lionstorm turned to face Iceflower, his grin remaining plastered on his face as he regarded her. "Mother," he greeted her with some affection. "I have paws, I can thump my enemies just fine without a stick." His ears had flattened back at the mention of the contest, and his expression soured quickly. "I don't need a stick to succeed, but now that you mention it, there might be a cat due for a whomping.."

Where was Minnowscreech, anyway? He didn't see that stupid stick tosser in the crowd.

Dipper
Littleleaf searched the crowd until her eyes landed on Lionstorm, and once they had, she pounced from where she had been observing the action as she knawed at the trout between her paws. She trotted over, tail raised, "Congrats, Lionstorm," she dipped her head, flicking her ears. The small she-cat's tabby fur was well-groomed after a long session of half-bored washing, her blue eyes curious and bright as she seated herself beside the tom, "Fallenstar chose the right cat, if I have any say in it. There's been a lot going on lately, and I know I couldn't handle all the stress of working all that out."

Maybe she was being too blunt. After all, she had been quietly hoping that she'd end up in Lionstorm's position. But she was only around thirty moons, and being so young... she pulled her mind from her inner thoughts and returned to reality, blinking at the warrior patiently.

Dust
May 9th, 2019, 10:26 PM
BILL.
[Feel free to reply whenever you want, Frostie coming up after everyone has dispersed!]


At the mention of Lionstorm's promotion to deputy, the silver feline couldn't but cheer his friend's name,

"Lionstorm! Lionstorm!"

His features glowed with pride. Of all the felines he could have imagined to be appointed, he certainly didn't expect Lion, though he couldn't imagine anyone else suited for it. He did have that air about him.. maybe it was just confidence though. Anyway, that didn't matter! What did matter is that they needed to celebrate! For now, he'd sit and watch as clan members rushed to greet their new deputy - everyone was intoxicated with excitement and it felt like Riverclan had its head back above the water. They were able to release the air they had held in their lungs for so long after being pushed from their home... after Daisyshade... Things were starting to look up!

As the clearing began to thin out, Frostflight rose to his paws and meandered his way over. It looked as if only a few cats still remained, a good few he knew... others he couldn't seem to recall their names. "Lionstorm?" he called gently to the golden furred feline, attempting to catch Lion's amber gaze with his own.

BEAR.
May 10th, 2019, 12:56 AM
BILL.
Fawnpaw had been gazing at the ceremony with an intense, analytical gaze as it was once again announced there'd be a deputy, and he was hoping with all his being that it didn't go as badly as last time... also known as his apprentice ceremony. He winced at the thought, recalling how it'd been interrupted by Fallenstar being shoved off the Streamstone. However, his speculation of who it'd be was abruptly halted when he heard Lionstorm's name, and his ears perked, breath catching.

No way.

But to his absolute astonishment, it was reality. This was actually happening. Fawnpaw could do nothing but give a wide-eyed gawk, jaw falling open as the rest of the ceremonial proceedings commenced, then wrapped up. Although his paws felt like dead weight as he stumbled toward Lionstorm as if in a daze, feeling breathless during his approach but somehow finding his footing upon drawing closer. "Wow," he murmured, entranced but grinning lopsidedly. "I can't believe it. You're deputy, seriously? Out of all these cats, and he chooses you." The last part was playful, giddiness brimming at his surface because his friend was now soaring through the ranks. As if a testimony to their friendship itself, he teasingly added, "I guess I can't blame him."

Ah, here he was! Lionstorm was wondering when Fawnpaw would come? Did he watch the ceremony? Lionstorm sure hoped so, he didn't want him to miss it for the world. He was deputy now, after all-- that was an once in a lifetime opportunity. "Fallenstar has good taste," he responded, unable to keep his muzzle straight. Stars, he felt giddy. "You know, RiverClan has just been upgraded to the gold package."

ClouddappleEnter
It was just like her to be late to the new deputies ceremony, she was like to everything, or at least anything important that is. Her own ceremonies she had been late to because she had slept in and didn't hear the call. Huffing in annoyance at herself the fluffy dark gray and silver tabby stumbled out of the den, moss sticking all over her fur, green eyes wide with shock. I'm her haste she hasn't even been watching where she was going and who did she run into? The new deputy of course, because she just had that kind of luck! "Oof! she mumbled through a mouthful of fur before she stumbled backwards, "Oh StarClan! Im so sorry, Lionstorm! I wasn't watching and I was afraid I was going to be late and I guess I already missed the ceremony. Goodness, I'm so sorry I missed it! Congratulations though! You deserve it! It is nice to see Fallenstar finally chose a deputy! " suddenly the dappled cat snapped her jaws shut and gave a sheepish smile, she rambled.. A lot.. Especially when she was nervous or upset or flustered.

Lionstorm's ears twitched as the gray she-cat almost bumped into him, and he gazed at the female coolly. Of course he deserved it! He was the best warrior RiverClan had, and he was pleased Fallenstar recognized his greatness. As soon as the crowd dispersed, he'd need to talk to him and crack down on work. "Easy," he told her. "You're here now, aren't you?" It was a shame that she was one cat who missed the actual ceremony, but he'd take her praise regardless. "It's about time he chose me."

Littleleaf searched the crowd until her eyes landed on Lionstorm, and once they had, she pounced from where she had been observing the action as she knawed at the trout between her paws. She trotted over, tail raised, "Congrats, Lionstorm," she dipped her head, flicking her ears. The small she-cat's tabby fur was well-groomed after a long session of half-bored washing, her blue eyes curious and bright as she seated herself beside the tom, "Fallenstar chose the right cat, if I have any say in it. There's been a lot going on lately, and I know I couldn't handle all the stress of working all that out."

Maybe she was being too blunt. After all, she had been quietly hoping that she'd end up in Lionstorm's position. But she was only around thirty moons, and being so young... she pulled her mind from her inner thoughts and returned to reality, blinking at the warrior patiently.

Lionstorm felt ready for anything that was thrown at him. He'd never been ambitious about becoming deputy or leader, but now-- he had power, and he knew how he wanted to use it. The Clan would never undergo another mutiny with Lionstorm as their deputy. He wouldn't let them. "Then it's a good thing he picked me, and not you. I wouldn't worry yourself about what's been going on-- I'll deal with it." WindClan wouldn't pester them again, and he'd make sure the others Clans knew their place.


BILL.
[Feel free to reply whenever you want, Frostie coming up after everyone has dispersed!]


At the mention of Lionstorm's promotion to deputy, the silver feline couldn't but cheer his friend's name,

"Lionstorm! Lionstorm!"

His features glowed with pride. Of all the felines he could have imagined to be appointed, he certainly didn't expect Lion, though he couldn't imagine anyone else suited for it. He did have that air about him.. maybe it was just confidence though. Anyway, that didn't matter! What did matter is that they needed to celebrate! For now, he'd sit and watch as clan members rushed to greet their new deputy - everyone was intoxicated with excitement and it felt like Riverclan had its head back above the water. They were able to release the air they had held in their lungs for so long after being pushed from their home... after Daisyshade... Things were starting to look up!

As the clearing began to thin out, Frostflight rose to his paws and meandered his way over. It looked as if only a few cats still remained, a good few he knew... others he couldn't seem to recall their names. "Lionstorm?" he called gently to the golden furred feline, attempting to catch Lion's amber gaze with his own.

At the mention of his name, Lionstorm turned his head in the direction of Frostflight, and he moved to greet his friend. "Frostflight!" he said his name with a smirk. "It's good to see you, have you come to congratulate me as well?" He was eager to get to work, but having some time with his friend wouldn't hurt.

There was a lot going on, and some of the initial giddiness was beginning to die down with the crowd. Lionstorm would need to figure out an efficient way to organize patrols and camp repair. He was sure there were other things that needed to be done, as well.

But for now, he gazed at his friend with a gleam to his eye. "I'm glad our Clan is whole again. We've gone too long without a deputy." Without him.

Fawn
May 10th, 2019, 01:23 AM
Ah, here he was! Lionstorm was wondering when Fawnpaw would come? Did he watch the ceremony? Lionstorm sure hoped so, he didn't want him to miss it for the world. He was deputy now, after all-- that was an once in a lifetime opportunity. "Fallenstar has good taste," he responded, unable to keep his muzzle straight. Stars, he felt giddy. "You know, RiverClan has just been upgraded to the gold package."

“That’s what I thought too until today,” he said, the faintest hints of suppressed laughter in his reply. “Ignoring how we’re playing fast and loose with the word ‘upgrade’, I guess I’m looking forward to dumb puns at inappropriate times, and frequent clan meetings with no announcements, just silence so we can stare at your magnificence — staples of the gold package.” Although he knew it was rather mouthy for an apprentice to the deputy, it was still difficult to truly process; the same Lionstorm that he had been through the worst of times yet had wonderful memories with was taking up more responsibility within the Clan, maybe even would be leader someday. Despite his slight reservations and overwhelming snark, he was proud of his friend and relayed this through a genuine murmur of, "Oh hey, congratulations."

Calliecat
May 10th, 2019, 11:54 AM
Ah, here he was! Lionstorm was wondering when Fawnpaw would come? Did he watch the ceremony? Lionstorm sure hoped so, he didn't want him to miss it for the world. He was deputy now, after all-- that was an once in a lifetime opportunity. "Fallenstar has good taste," he responded, unable to keep his muzzle straight. Stars, he felt giddy. "You know, RiverClan has just been upgraded to the gold package."



Lionstorm's ears twitched as the gray she-cat almost bumped into him, and he gazed at the female coolly. Of course he deserved it! He was the best warrior RiverClan had, and he was pleased Fallenstar recognized his greatness. As soon as the crowd dispersed, he'd need to talk to him and crack down on work. "Easy," he told her. "You're here now, aren't you?" It was a shame that she was one cat who missed the actual ceremony, but he'd take her praise regardless. "It's about time he chose me."



Lionstorm felt ready for anything that was thrown at him. He'd never been ambitious about becoming deputy or leader, but now-- he had power, and he knew how he wanted to use it. The Clan would never undergo another mutiny with Lionstorm as their deputy. He wouldn't let them. "Then it's a good thing he picked me, and not you. I wouldn't worry yourself about what's been going on-- I'll deal with it." WindClan wouldn't pester them again, and he'd make sure the others Clans knew their place.



At the mention of his name, Lionstorm turned his head in the direction of Frostflight, and he moved to greet his friend. "Frostflight!" he said his name with a smirk. "It's good to see you, have you come to congratulate me as well?" He was eager to get to work, but having some time with his friend wouldn't hurt.

There was a lot going on, and some of the initial giddiness was beginning to die down with the crowd. Lionstorm would need to figure out an efficient way to organize patrols and camp repair. He was sure there were other things that needed to be done, as well.

But for now, he gazed at his friend with a gleam to his eye. "I'm glad our Clan is whole again. We've gone too long without a deputy." Without him.
Twitching her ears, Littleleaf didn't suppress the purr that made its way through her throat as she dipped her head toward the new deputy. Lionstorm was determined, no doubt, and that was something she admired. "And my kits are safe?" she questioned. Her kits, still only three or four moons old, were no doubt her biggest concern.

Dust
May 10th, 2019, 06:06 PM
At the mention of his name, Lionstorm turned his head in the direction of Frostflight, and he moved to greet his friend. "Frostflight!" he said his name with a smirk. "It's good to see you, have you come to congratulate me as well?" He was eager to get to work, but having some time with his friend wouldn't hurt.

There was a lot going on, and some of the initial giddiness was beginning to die down with the crowd. Lionstorm would need to figure out an efficient way to organize patrols and camp repair. He was sure there were other things that needed to be done, as well.

But for now, he gazed at his friend with a gleam to his eye. "I'm glad our Clan is whole again. We've gone too long without a deputy." Without him.


"Of course! I'm surprised anyone can still see with how radiant you are. Congratulations." He smiled warmly as he lowered himself down beside Lionstorm, a dull 'thwump' sounding as his rump settled. It was hard not to feel excited at the prospect of a new deputy - let alone one that he had faith in to do well. Even though their relationship may have been more laid-back than normal - after all they were friends - Frostflight had to admire Lionstorm. He was a capable warrior... strong.. confident. Though maybe Frostflight had too much of a sparkle in his eyes as he matched his icy gaze with Lion's. After all, only time could tell what would happen. "I'll second that, for once it feels like the tension is gone." The silver tabby let out long sigh, remaining silent for a brief moment as a mischievous smile crept across his maw,

"It may not be the best time, buuuut..." He tilted his head to the side in playful innocence, "What would a ceremony be without a celebration afterwards? Hmm? What do you say? Just for old times sake, before you get too busy and have no time for me anymore." Frostflight pulled a saddened expression, though he hoped it was clear that he was just playing around. Between his new apprentice and Lionstorm's new position, he didn't expect the them to hang out often.

BEAR.
May 17th, 2019, 04:11 AM
[may have forgotten to reply to the above, oop]

Lionstorm scrambled up onto the Streamstone, admiring the view of the clearing for a moment as he sat down. This was exciting, being up here, seeing the sights, knowing that one day, this would be his permanent spot in the Clan. Above the others. Their leader.

But that wasn't why he was here, oh, no. There was something important that needed to be done, a task overlooked by Fallenstar. A handful of apprentices had been left mentorless, for many reasons-- but tonight, he was setting things right.

"Pearlpaw [ North], Creekpaw [ .:Virgo:.], Hurricanepaw [ TheImmortalElder], and Pebblepaw [ Adderbite] please step forward!"

He waited for the apprentices to approach before he continued:

"It has come to my attention you are all without mentors despite being apprentices, and I will not let this stand. Pearlpaw, until you receive your warrior name you will be mentored by Honeychirp [ Gemini]! Creekpaw, you will be mentored by Angelwing [ Fuzzyfeline]. Hurricanepaw, you will be mentored by Troutleap [ Troutleap124], and finally, Pebblepaw: you will be mentored by Snailriver [ TheImmortalElder]! I know you all will pass on your resourcefulness to these apprentices, and I trust you will not disappoint me."

With that stated, he leaped down from the stone. "You are all dismissed!"

(small note: if any of these characters have a mentor/apprentice prior to this brief ceremony, please let me know so i can find a new one for the above cats! i was just going off the roster)