ThunderClan: Life Before 2020's Fire

[crypticcountryroad]

At first Pinepuff thought she had actually hurt his feelings. He did a vary good job at faking that! Of course the large tabby wasn't one to actually hurt others feelings. Unless they were attacking her or her Clanmates, then the cat would have to meet her wrath. Either way she wasn't used to seeing a hurt expression from something she had said. So, her face had changed from a smirk to slight surprise. However, upon realizing it was mostly mock hurt she let out a laugh, smile returning.
"Why of course! Life needs a little mystery now and then." Pinepuff purred. Her green eyes danced over his dramatic self for a moment. Yes, ThunderClan was lucky to have this dear. Such a bright spirited tom, at least from what she saw. "Life would be pretty dull without some mysteries, wouldn't you say dear?" She asked head slightly tilting to the question. She already knew the answer. Life wouldn't be the same if everyone knew everything all the time. That would be unbearable!

With Lightningstrike repeating her question she watched him sway and shack his head. It reminded her of an excited apprentice if she was honest. One that was trying to come off as more mature but still be to full of energy. It wasn't surprising though, Lightningstrike was young, youthful. With his answer she was honestly a bit surprised. From the way he stared of she figured he was going to say something else. Yet, that was an honorable answer. Even if it was temporary. "Oh is that so?" Pinepuff asked. "Your parents must be proud to hear that. Having a devoted warrior as a son." The warrior commented. She knew with all the cats she had adopted(claimed) she could always find a reason to be proud of them. However, having a devoted warrior for a kit must make a cat vary proud.
His next question, or comment really, almost had her laughing. Popular? Her? Oh she didn't believe that! Nice young cat like himself was surely popular around the young cats. Though she didn't quiet know what they were like these days. To each other at least. Pinepuff returned his friendly nudge from earlier. "Oh please, your just flattering me now darling!" She huffed, amused by the whole ordeal. Lightningstrike really wasn't giving himself credit though. Despite his charm and playfulness he was to humble.


Lightningstrike chuckled softly at her surprised expression, relishing in it for a moment. Despite his reaction though, he was pleased when she laughed and continued their banter. At times he seemed to realize how much he was, and in term grew to appreciate cats who could relax with him.

When Pinepuff talked of mystery again he purred too, gazing across the clearing with his bright eyes. He gazed upon all the cats gathered in the clearing, wondering if he knew this mystery cat.Though he wanted desperately to know who had this amazing she-cat's attention, he didn't press on any more however, not wanting to press his luck with such a friendly cat. "I can't help but agree with you when put it like that," he said silkily.

Lightningstrike swing his ginger head around and leveled his gaze at her, grinning when he saw her looking at him. He puffed out his chest at her reply, trying to play it off. He hadn't realized how serious he sounded, and hated thinking he had made the mood more serious. The idea of talking about his parents almost made him recoil, but he simply shrugged nonchalantly and turned his head up to the sky. "If I already have the approval of such a remarkable warrior as yourself, what more do I need?" he meowed.

He blinked in surprise when Pinepuff brushed off his compliment. He sprang onto his feat, looking at her with wide-eyes shock. "I would never dream of being dishonest about how great you are my dear Pinepuff!" he exclaimed in dismay, the look of hurt returning to his face.

[nocturnal]

Pineapple chose her words carefully, sometimes she can make situations really bad than they were supposed to be. "Yes but it's not recommended because it may interfere with the first code. Friendships never hurt though until you need to choose."
The golden tom regarded Pineapple with curiosity. That actually wasn't the answer that he'd been expecting. Lionpaw had been prepared for some spiel on friendships and how they were perfectly okay as long as a cat still valued the clan first, but he supposed that blunt honesty never hurt anyone. He might have preferred it, honestly. And it wasn't his fault that he was friends with Frostpaw; he'd been friends with Frosty since before Lion joined ThunderClan and before Frosty defected to ShadowClan. The golden tom still had a suspicion that Frostpaw left for the one clan that didn't accept outsiders to avoid him, but selfish as it sounded, he would never call his friend a foxheart.

"What's your favorite type of prey?" Lionpaw asked, turning the discussion towards less serious topics. "I like mice," he added. "They're small enough for a snack and easy to catch, plus they're squishy and make funny squeaking noises." Mice were his main source of food, always readily available. Birds were a pain to catch with their wings, and fishing could be plain dangerous sometimes.

[cloudii]

[ORP]
Snowmist sat in the clearing, her fluffy tail curled around her paws. She purred, and washed her fur.

[Abyssopelagic]

Rainquail

His eyes widened and cheeks burned...stomach ...grew heavy. H-..He wasn't ready for that part! His throat tightened...
He wanted to run, run to either irisflame..or coyotesnarl. Both seemed trustworthy for knowledge .. And Or comfort . Tail wrapping around his paws "listen las. If you want them gone, they'll be gone-" he remembered thunderhowl saying something about doing whatever the lady said. ..
"I don't know the proper knowledge for this ..i...I don't know . We may just have to escort you to windclan ....I doubt shadowclan will let irisflame help us. " then he sighed " what have you been feeling recently ? "
She wasn't expecting him to be as panicked about this as she was. It made the guilt and fear she felt worsen.
"I, um. Tired." You're always tired, she scolded herself. "Kinda bloated, but I ended up stress eating the last few days. But what makes me think so is because my belly has been darkening and is..... oily?" Was that the right word?
Every expecting queen she's ever known had the secretions long before showing more obvious signs like vomiting and swelling. (Honestly, it wasn't many, she avoided kits and queens like a plague)
She lowered her voice even more, out of sheer embarrassment more than anything else, and had to unclench her paw before her claws sank right into the pads of her foot. "Is it.... really not an issue? It's not going against some plan?"
More than she was scared of having kits, she was terrified that not having them would further anger Starclan and that they'd send a worse punishment her way. What else could this be? The timing was too....
She closed her eyes for a solid second before opening them again, banishing her thoughts to pay attention to the cat in front of her and anything he said.

[Confuzzled.Lynx]

Tigerkit sat by the wall of the nursery, his pale green eyes filled with boredom. He glanced around the den, looking for somebody to play with.

Lune

[Lune]

Berrykit glanced over at the other kit and bounded over to him. She wasn't sure how he would react so she walked rather slowly.
Lynxpaw

[Confuzzled.Lynx]

Berrykit glanced over at the other kit and bounded over to him. She wasn't sure how he would react so she walked rather slowly.
Lynxpaw

Tigerkit saw a she-cat walk over to him slowly."Hi, I'm Tigerkit" he introduced himself, his eyes full of friendliness.

[Lune]

She seemed a tad surprised at how friendly he was "Im berrykit!" she said in response "It looked like you were all alone!"
Lynxpaw

[Confuzzled.Lynx]

She seemed a tad surprised at how friendly he was "Im berrykit!" she said in response "It looked like you were all alone!"
Lynxpaw

"I'm just bored" Tigerkit explained to Berrykit."Hey want to explore the camp?" he asked her.

[Lune]

She thought about for a split second, then nodded. "Sure! Why not." Berrykit seemed eager to get out of the nursery.
Lynxpaw

[Confuzzled.Lynx]

She thought about for a split second, then nodded. "Sure! Why not." Berrykit seemed eager to get out of the nursery.
Lynxpaw

Tigerkit padded out of the entrance and into the clearing.

[Confuzzled.Lynx]

Tigerkit padded out of the nursery and looked around. He glanced back at Berrykit."Where first?" he asked her.

Lune

[Lune]

Berrykit followed close behind him.

Lynxpaw

[Lune]

Berrykit looked around the clearing then at Tigerkit. "I don't know." she paused "Ive never really gone around too far"
Lynxpaw

[Confuzzled.Lynx]

Berrykit looked around the clearing then at Tigerkit. "I don't know." she paused "Ive never really gone around too far"
Lynxpaw

Tigerkit looked around camp."How about we play mossball and we can ask Flamesong to give us a tour when she wakes up?" he suggested.

Quailsong
Lune

[Lune]

Berrykit nodded. "Sure!" She seemed happy to have something to do besides sitting in the nursery.

Lynxpaw

[Confuzzled.Lynx]

Berrykit nodded. "Sure!" She seemed happy to have something to do besides sitting in the nursery.

Lynxpaw

Tigerkit used one claw and hooked a stray mossball. Without any warning, he flung it at Berrykit."Catch" he told her after he had thrown it at her."Sorry for the late warning" he apologized, purring in amusement.

[Lune]

Berrykit jumped from startle not managing to avoid the mossball. She hooked the mossball "Oh it's on!" She flung it back.

Lynxpaw

[Confuzzled.Lynx]

Berrykit jumped from startle not managing to avoid the mossball. She hooked the mossball "Oh it's on!" She flung it back.

Lynxpaw

Tigerkit lashed out with his claws to catch the mossball, being careful of Berrykit. He flung the moss ball in her direction as high as he could, aiming for it to soar way over her head.

[Lune]

Berrykit tried to jump as high as she could to get the mossball but stumbled as it went over her head. She shook the dust away and hooked the mossball again flinging it at Tigerkit aiming for him to catch it. Lynxpaw

[Confuzzled.Lynx]

Berrykit tried to jump as high as she could to get the mossball but stumbled as it went over her head. She shook the dust away and hooked the mossball again flinging it at Tigerkit aiming for him to catch it. Lynxpaw

Tigerkit burst into a purr of amusement and stopped as he reached to catch the mossball. He fell a mouse-length short and he glanced up at Berrykit. He quickly tried to pounce on her.

[Lune]

Berrykit seemed happy and looked at Tigerkit right before he pounced, she tried to quickly roll to the side.

Lynxpaw

[~dust~]

Flamesong padded out of the den and saw the kits playing she purred and said “hello kits how are you”
Lune Lynxpaw

[|+sari+|]

[ Rose Child (Gay Bean) ]

Sweetpaw had been going a little too fast and hadn’t been paying attention to where she was heading before she felt herself crash into some cat. She back-peddled with an alarmed yelp. “Ohmystarsabove I’m so sorry!” The bleary-eyed apprentice blinked away the rest of her grogginess. She smiled sheepishly as the other apprentice asked her questions. “Yes. I’m sorry.” The brown apprentice shook her head, looking at her paws. “I’m just tired. I Was looking for the fresh-kill pile but I must’ve fallen asleep on my paws!” She looked at the rabbit at Amberpaw’s paws, and she realized with an inward cringe that she must’ve interrupted her morning meal. You’ve done it now, Sweetpaw! She chided herself, and gave Amberpaw a smile, pointing to the rabbit with her tail. “Whaddya have there?” She chirped, then wanted to disappear. She knew what it was, she wasn’t a newborn! Sweetpaw looked at her paws, waiting for what the other apprentice would say.

Amberpaw tried to get a word in, trying to tell Sweetpaw that it was fine, but the younger apprentice seemed to keep going, the words coming non-stop. When the other she ended the nervous babble with a particularly dumb question, Amberpaw gazed blankly at the rabbit a few moments, her mind a bit overwhelmed by the overly talkative Sweetpaw. "Uh..." She then finally snapped out of her daze, glancing up at the younger molly. "Its a rabbit. And you honestly don't need to apologise for ramming into me... It wasn't your fault, you know", she chided, wondering if somehow this cat was just overly nervous by nature of if something about the amber coloured Somali made the other she get ants in her pelt.

I don't get it, she thought, knowing that she wasn't intimidating or anything; the molly has always known that she was pretty. So what's got Sweetpaw's fur in a bunch? Maybe she's worried I'll have another panic attack. They do seem to come randomly nowadays. And I know that they're not a pretty sight. Or maybe she's worried I'll start sobbing my eyeballs out, like I oftentimes seem to do. Heh.

"So, uh..." Amberpaw glanced back down at her untouched meal. "Would you like to share the rabbit? Its big enough for both of us..." she didn't expect Sweetpaw to accept the offer; Amber seemed to eat alone most of the time lately, anyways.

[Wolfsli123]

[ORP]
Snowmist sat in the clearing, her fluffy tail curled around her paws. She purred, and washed her fur.
Spottyfly approached her. "Hello!"

[cloudii]

Spottyfly approached her. "Hello!"
"H-hi." Said the she-cat, looking at her paws shyly.

[lucidense]

Fawnfrost yawned softly, the beautiful shecat groomed her pelt. She looked like a white tailed deer with the sunlight peeking through the opening. (Open)

[Wings]

Open
--Duskpaw--

Coming out of the apprentice's den, Duskpaw moved to sit down in the Sunhigh sun. It's illuminating rays felt warm on her back as she sat down.
Shaking her head a little, bits of moss flew off her fur as the small chunks still clinged her to tan-ginger fur. Sighing, the older apprentice began to groom them out of her now ruffled fur.

[RedHead]

[ RedHead - Got a little impatient just bc I'm so bored at home ]
--Duskpaw--

Galloping out of the medicine cat den, Duskpaw searched for her mentor. She was so eager to train. Now looking back on it, Duskpaw and Foxbound hadn't been able to train at all together before her injury. Spotting the other she, Duskpaw began to run towards her mentor, smiling while she did. "Foxbound!"
The younger she's leg was fully healed and good as new with out the brace of rushes on it. And she was ready to train! They only had a bit of time left too it felt like!


Foxbound's ears flicked upward as she heard her name, orange eyes finding her apprentice running towards her quite quickly. "Hey, Duskpaw?" She meowed, a bit confused as to why the younger cat was yowling until she noticed her cast-free leg. "Well would you look at that!" Foxbound meowed, giving a little poke with her paw towards the leg. "I assume you're here to tell me Lionwhisker gave you the go ahead to start training again?" Foxbound asked, her eyes alight with excitement for her apprentice. "Because we've got a lot we need to get caught up on."

[Wings]

[ RedHead ]
--Duskpaw--

The younger she nodded excitedly. "When can we start?" She hoped now but, would be patient if not. What would they do though? Battle or hunting training? This was probably the most excited Duskpaw had ever been in her life.

[Mango]

When Ravenpaw finished with the nest he was working on, he brushed the old moss into a neat pile with his tail before plopping down onto his side, a bit of dust puffing off his fluffy fur. He had finished this earlier than the warriors would expect, he could get away with a little rest. "Hmm.. maybe you should go tell some warriors to 'get' you some friends. Though, that might take a few moons." He rested his head on his paws, yawning rather audibly.
Frankly that amused Chivekit,” Good idea.“ he meowed in excitement. He’d go have a good talk with his clanmates about making him some denmates. That’s what he needed anyways, denmates to play with.

[Mango]

Open
--Duskpaw--

Coming out of the apprentice's den, Duskpaw moved to sit down in the Sunhigh sun. It's illuminating rays felt warm on her back as she sat down.
Shaking her head a little, bits of moss flew off her fur as the small chunks still clinged her to tan-ginger fur. Sighing, the older apprentice began to groom them out of her now ruffled fur.
Chivekit knew that he was far older than the other kits who were all 1 moon old,” Play with me.” he demanded. Waiting for anything to do with an older cat.

[Elementals]

The golden tom regarded Pineapple with curiosity. That actually wasn't the answer that he'd been expecting. Lionpaw had been prepared for some spiel on friendships and how they were perfectly okay as long as a cat still valued the clan first, but he supposed that blunt honesty never hurt anyone. He might have preferred it, honestly. And it wasn't his fault that he was friends with Frostpaw; he'd been friends with Frosty since before Lion joined ThunderClan and before Frosty defected to ShadowClan. The golden tom still had a suspicion that Frostpaw left for the one clan that didn't accept outsiders to avoid him, but selfish as it sounded, he would never call his friend a foxheart.

"What's your favorite type of prey?" Lionpaw asked, turning the discussion towards less serious topics. "I like mice," he added. "They're small enough for a snack and easy to catch, plus they're squishy and make funny squeaking noises." Mice were his main source of food, always readily available. Birds were a pain to catch with their wings, and fishing could be plain dangerous sometimes.

Pineapple looked at the fresh kill pile to get some ideas. So far, she had a liking for rabbits or sparrows but really she wasn't a picky eater. Though she does get hungry pretty often. "Hmm, I don't really have preference but rabbits and sparrows are my most liked prey choice. Rabbits because they are pretty rare and they taste really nice since they mostly contain meat not fats. Rabbis also give a a good sense of challenge so that is a bonus. Sparrows since you can use the feathers and they might not have much meat but they are pretty common like mice It may be a bit hard but a sparrow was a childhood favorite so it lived on with me throughout my warrior journey." Pineapple purred as she remembered loving the taste of sparrow throughout most of her life. To be honest, if she was starving she would even eat worms as long as her stomach had food.

[nocturnal]

Pineapple looked at the fresh kill pile to get some ideas. So far, she had a liking for rabbits or sparrows but really she wasn't a picky eater. Though she does get hungry pretty often. "Hmm, I don't really have preference but rabbits and sparrows are my most liked prey choice. Rabbits because they are pretty rare and they taste really nice since they mostly contain meat not fats. Rabbis also give a a good sense of challenge so that is a bonus. Sparrows since you can use the feathers and they might not have much meat but they are pretty common like mice It may be a bit hard but a sparrow was a childhood favorite so it lived on with me throughout my warrior journey." Pineapple purred as she remembered loving the taste of sparrow throughout most of her life. To be honest, if she was starving she would even eat worms as long as her stomach had food.
Lionpaw agreed with a twitch of his tail as Pineapple spoke. The golden tom sat down, having gotten tired of standing all this time. Out in the forest, he could walk for days with minimal rest. It looked like the life of a clan cat was actually pampering him. Odd, the apprentice noted wryly. Weren't clan cats always complaining that loners and kittypets were weaker than them? Proves them wrong. The tom had nothing against sparrows, but birds tended to irritate him sometimes. They were fun to chase after, especially when surprisng them in large flocks, but it wasn't always a nice game if you were hungry. As for rabbits, he'd never actually seen one before. Weren't they more common in WindClan areas? All the clans shared some sort of border with all the others, though, didn't they, and they all had names, too? Herondive Hollow came to mind as the ThunderClan/ShadowClan border, but he'd never visited any of the others before. Well actually, they'd passed through Smallpines last Gathering. "What's the ThunderClan/WindClan border called?" Lionpaw mused aloud.

[Wolfsli123]

"H-hi." Said the she-cat, looking at her paws shyly.
"How are you?"

[cloudii]

"Umm I-i'm good..." She mewed in her squeaky voice.

[Wings]

[ Zesty Mango ]
--Duskpaw--

The older apprentice was grooming when she heard the demand. Her ear flicked as she looked down to see a kit. Taking a deep breath, she sighed. "Ask nicely."

[Mango]

[ Zesty Mango ]
--Duskpaw--

The older apprentice was grooming when she heard the demand. Her ear flicked as she looked down to see a kit. Taking a deep breath, she sighed. "Ask nicely."
Chivekit smiled slightly,”Fine.” he meowed in exasperation,” Would you please, play with me.” he meowed in excitement.

[Wings]

[ Zesty Mango ]
--Duskpaw--

Duskpaw smiled as Chivekit complied. She laid down to become eye to eye with the kit and curled her plumed around around to her side. "Good, what would you like to play?" She was generally kind of excited to play as she had not been able to do really anything for the past couple moons.

[Mango]

[ Zesty Mango ]
--Duskpaw--

Duskpaw smiled as Chivekit complied. She laid down to become eye to eye with the kit and curled her plumed around around to her side. "Good, what would you like to play?" She was generally kind of excited to play as she had not been able to do really anything for the past couple moons.
Chivekit smiled,”I want a badger ride!” he squealed in excitement. Flicking his til in excitement.

[Wings]

[ Zesty Mango ]
--Duskpaw--

Duskpaw chuckled softly, she never got a badger ride as a kit but, assumed what it was. "Alright get on." She moved to her side as she crouched down, getting low enough so Chivekit could get on. "Do you want a bouncy ride or a fast one?"

[Confuzzled.Lynx]

Berrykit seemed happy and looked at Tigerkit right before he pounced, she tried to quickly roll to the side.

Flamesong padded out of the den and saw the kits playing she purred and said “hello kits how are you”



Tigerkit glanced up."Hi Flamesong!" he greeted her. He went back to playing with Berrykit. She rolled t the side and he tried to leap back on her.

Lune
Quailsong

[Mango]

[ Zesty Mango ]
--Duskpaw--

Duskpaw chuckled softly, she never got a badger ride as a kit but, assumed what it was. "Alright get on." She moved to her side as she crouched down, getting low enough so Chivekit could get on. "Do you want a bouncy ride or a fast one?"
Chivekit climbed on and used his claws to get a firm grip on her pelt,” Fun bouncy ride!” he squealed.

[Quasar]

[ORP]
Snowmist sat in the clearing, her fluffy tail curled around her paws. She purred, and washed her fur.

Pebblesong nervously padded up to Snowmist. Clearing her throat, she shyly mewed, "um, hi. How are you doing?" she laid down next to the she cat.

[Wings]

[ Zesty Mango ]
--Duskpaw--

Duskpaw was smiling as Chivekit climbed on, though, she felt the light prickle of claws on her back. "Don't use your claws too much, here we gooo!" Starting off as a walk, the older apprentice started walking around the clearing. "Ready to go faster?"

[Madelaine]

[ open ]

Silverblossom sat out in the camp, enjoying the warm air. It felt nice to be underneath the newleaf sky. It was just one of the perfect day. The molly looked around the camp at most of her clanmates. In a little bit she would most likely end up hunting. Silverblossom hunted on her own, but she wouldn't mind if somebody went with her.

[Elementals]

Lionpaw agreed with a twitch of his tail as Pineapple spoke. The golden tom sat down, having gotten tired of standing all this time. Out in the forest, he could walk for days with minimal rest. It looked like the life of a clan cat was actually pampering him. Odd, the apprentice noted wryly. Weren't clan cats always complaining that loners and kittypets were weaker than them? Proves them wrong. The tom had nothing against sparrows, but birds tended to irritate him sometimes. They were fun to chase after, especially when surprisng them in large flocks, but it wasn't always a nice game if you were hungry. As for rabbits, he'd never actually seen one before. Weren't they more common in WindClan areas? All the clans shared some sort of border with all the others, though, didn't they, and they all had names, too? Herondive Hollow came to mind as the ThunderClan/ShadowClan border, but he'd never visited any of the others before. Well actually, they'd passed through Smallpines last Gathering. "What's the ThunderClan/WindClan border called?" Lionpaw mused aloud.

Pineapple ran the map quickly through her head, "The border of Thunderclan/ Windclan is the end of the Roguewood and the Trees of Murmur. When there are no more trees, down south it means that Windclan's territory is there." Pineapple closed her imaginary map in her mind and looked back at Lionpaw. She wondered if he was hungry after that prey conversation."Have you eaten yet, you must be hungry after asking some questions. We can take our conversation to the fresh kill pile."

[lucidense]

Fawnfrost basked on a rock, the sunlight hitting her fur just right, casting her colors as if she was a white tailed deer. (If anybody's interested, I have a finder in character resources for her crush to mate, just search fawnfrost c: (Open!)

[Mango]

[ Zesty Mango ]
--Duskpaw--

Duskpaw was smiling as Chivekit climbed on, though, she felt the light prickle of claws on her back. "Don't use your claws too much, here we gooo!" Starting off as a walk, the older apprentice started walking around the clearing. "Ready to go faster?"
Chivekit gave an energetic squeal,” Faster Badger, Faster!” frankly he was finding this quite fun and totally didn’t care that Duskpaw probably wasn’t enjoying it as much as he was.

[Wings]

[ Zesty Mango ]
--Duskpaw--

Smiling more, Duskpaw moved into a bouncy fast trot. Striding around and around the clearing, the she glanced back at the kit on her back. "You okay up there?"

[nocturnal]

Pineapple ran the map quickly through her head, "The border of Thunderclan/ Windclan is the end of the Roguewood and the Trees of Murmur. When there are no more trees, down south it means that Windclan's territory is there." Pineapple closed her imaginary map in her mind and looked back at Lionpaw. She wondered if he was hungry after that prey conversation."Have you eaten yet, you must be hungry after asking some questions. We can take our conversation to the fresh kill pile."

Trees of Murmur... Lionpaw had no idea where that was. His mentor hadn't taken him out to the borders yet; he actually hadn't left camp since the last Gathering. The golden tom was trying to work up the courage to ask a warrior to take him hunting, but it felt more intimidating for the ex-loner than it should have been. He was uncomfortable with the idea of asking strangers for help, even if said strangers were also his clanmates. Clanmates. The word still felt foreign on his tongue.

"Oh, okay," Lionpaw replied to Pineapple's words. The apprentice didn't think that he feel that hungry, but the slight longing in his belly begged otherwise. He bounded over to the fresh-kill pile, looking over his choices. Vole, shrew, robin, even a fish! A fish? ThunderClan cats didn't fish; how had that gotten there? After a few seconds of contemplation, the golden tom picked up a fluffy red squirrel and sat down a bit away from the pile. He waited for Pineapple to pick her choice before taking a bite of it.

[Mango]

[ Zesty Mango ]
--Duskpaw--

Smiling more, Duskpaw moved into a bouncy fast trot. Striding around and around the clearing, the she glanced back at the kit on her back. "You okay up there?"
Chivekit gave a squeal of excitement as he found his hind legs bouncing up and down. He was really enjoying it a lot.

[Wings]

[ Zesty Mango ]
--Duskpaw--

As Chivekit didn't respond and looked like he was having fun, she decided to speed up a bit. Moving into a slow canter-like gate, Duskpaw moved around the clearing rather fast. She was getting caught up in this and if Chivekit fell off, he might get a couple scrapes.

[Mango]

[ Zesty Mango ]
--Duskpaw--

As Chivekit didn't respond and looked like he was having fun, she decided to speed up a bit. Moving into a slow canter-like gate, Duskpaw moved around the clearing rather fast. She was getting caught up in this and if Chivekit fell off, he might get a couple scrapes.
Chivekit was having so much fun so when it was getting faster, he gripped on her tighter, not really worrying about falling off, it was so cool.

[Wings]

[ Zesty Mango ]
--Duskpaw--

Still galloping around the clearing, Duskpaw continued, slowing down a bit as she got more tired.

[Arie]

-- SilentLamb --

Ploverspot slowly rose from his spot in his clearing from where he'd been seated, trying his best to eat a stupid bird, but he wasn't as hungry as he used to be. Age was finally catching up to the tom it seemed. He'd been planning to go see Lionwhisker for quite a while now, his joints had been particularly fickle lately. Not anything with popping out, but just simple constant aching and pain had been shooting down them as he'd been out and about the territory. Despite the fomrer shadowclan warrior's toughness, he was still not invincible to pain. It just... took longer for him to acknowledge when there actually was an issue to begin with. So, ever so slowly he made his way over to Lionwhisker's den, legs cracking a bit as he started to get them moving underneath him. "Lionwhisker?" he called in, before the grey tom pushed through and into the den, spotting a nest and then slowly dropping his own long furred grey body into it. He wasn't used to this amount of weakness in his joints despite having dealt with the pain before... He just hoped it wasn't too bad. He wanted to complete Myrtlepaw's training, oh he so wanted to, before he got sent off to the Elder's Den. Not that there was anything wrong with being an elder, and he was actually looking forward to peace, he just know how much struggle the apprentice would have when learning from another mentor. "It's the joints... Don't think I've been to you for treatment, but been having some issues with 'em. Even back in Shadowclan. But now its really coming through. Gotta think its due to age." The grey tom's muzzle was even slightly flecking with grey even now. It was early greying, but it was a sign of age nonetheless.

[chaton]

-- Spiderfrost chaton --

Doepaw nodded. Or somewhat. She didn't fully understand what was going on, but her question had been answered.. So Shadedpath was Myrtlepaw's mom.. Or somewhat... That was what the actually quite clever apprentice had gotten out of this. But then Myrtlepaw started to talk about not being completely open about his past and it confused Doepaw. Because the little molly hadn't exactly been truthful or told her's either. The only one who'd she'd told her story to... was Flint. Her pa. He was the only one to know fully about the reasoning as to why she was afraid of birds... It wasn't as simple as just a fear of them... Nuzzling into Shadedpath as well as curling her tail around Myrtlepaw too, in comfort she felt maybe... maybe...she should speak up? She was the most comfortable here it seemed, well between her and Myrtlepaw at least. Shadedpath was there.. as a protector for them and she appreciated the larger molly for it. She was a steadfast presence. "I...I...haven't....shared... my.... past... either.... My... sister... my littermate... Dovekit... she was... born... deaf," she patted Myrtlepaw's ear for effect. "She... got... carried away... by... a bird... because... she didn't... hear it." Doepaw shook a tid bit. She remembered the swoosh of the wings of the bird as clear as day... and that had been the first lighting of her fear of birds.

~ Spiderfrost ~

Myrtlepaw listened closely as Doepaw began to go on about her past, something which he hadn't expected. He had only intended to cover some things of his own... he could only hope the memories weren't too much for his friend. The apprentice had told his story to Shadedpath, and Ploverspot was there for it... but other than that, no other cat knew. Doepaw began to go on about some of her past... he felt his friend shaking at the mention of her sister, taken by a bird. Instinctively Myrtlepaw pressed closer to Doepaw, giving a gentle nuzzle to her cheek, all in all just trying to offer her the best comfort he could. It was harder to tell where everything was with being blind... but at least he still had Doepaw there, one who he could support and one who would support him. "Doepaw... it will... be alright... I... know... memories... can be... painful... and some... will... always hurt... But... it takes... an... incredible... amount... of bravery... and... courage... to... share your... past... that... is what... I... have learned... And... I think... it... applies... to you... too..." Myrtlepaw sighed, embracing his dear friend closer, all while still having the comfort of Shadedpath to protect them both. Her presence was wonderful here... everything just felt safe. "I... guess I should... say... something too... something... I... have... only... told... Shadedpath... before today..." He shook a bit as he relived the memories of his earlier days, but it would be important to share. "I was... born... an... only kit. Things... seemed well... until... I grew... old... enough to... eat... solid... food. My mother... Sprucepatch... stopped... caring... for me... and my father... Yewshade... was... never much... in my... life... I had... to... fend for... myself... so I... resorted... to eating... berries... And... got bullied... for it..." Myrtlepaw's mew grew shakier as he prepared to continue on to the hardest part of the memories for him. "Then... when I was... three... moons... both of... my parents... were... suddenly killed... by... a... group... group of... rogues... I still... remember the... exact feelings... I... had... hearing... those words..." The russet tom broke into a series of sniffles, as he couldn't really cry tears with the damage to his eyes. He had hopefully helped Doepaw, but now reliving his own tragedies was somehow more difficult than the first time he'd done so.

[cloudii]

Pebblesong nervously padded up to Snowmist. Clearing her throat, she shyly mewed, "um, hi. How are you doing?" she laid down next to the she cat.
She jumped, her eyes wide. "Oh--um... h-hi..." She mewed shyly, staring at her paws with her ears down.

[kieryn]

*soulkit would open eyes from dark corner* h-hewwo?

[Mango]

[ Zesty Mango ]
--Duskpaw--

Still galloping around the clearing, Duskpaw continued, slowing down a bit as she got more tired.
Chivekit continued to squeal in excitement, frankly he didn’t get the hype around becoming an apprentice, you can’t play all day when you are an apprentice.

[RedHead]

[ RedHead ]
--Duskpaw--

The younger she nodded excitedly. "When can we start?" She hoped now but, would be patient if not. What would they do though? Battle or hunting training? This was probably the most excited Duskpaw had ever been in her life.


"Now of course!" Foxbound meowed, giving Duskpaw a bright smile before giving her a look. "Did you think I was going to make you wait even longer for training? Of course not!" The ginger she-cat then started padding towards the camp exit, waving her tail for Duskpaw to follow. "We'll start with some hunting today, just to see how your leg holds up. It may be healed but if I know any small thing about injuries, which I do because I've had them myself, then you're going to have to rebuild some muscle in your previously broken leg."

[Quasar]

She jumped, her eyes wide. "Oh--um... h-hi..." She mewed shyly, staring at her paws with her ears down.


Pebblesong instantly jumped up, "I'm sorry! Did you just want to be alone? Oh gosh... I'm so bad at reading the mood..." she rambled on, nervously looking at the other she cat.

[Abyssopelagic]

Breezehen softly padded up beside Softbriar. They didn't seem busy at the moment, so perhaps now would be the time to congratulate them.
"Hey, Softbriar," she greeted warmly.

Socks

[cloudii]

Pebblesong instantly jumped up, "I'm sorry! Did you just want to be alone? Oh gosh... I'm so bad at reading the mood..." she rambled on, nervously looking at the other she cat.
[Sorry!!]

"Nononononono! It's okay." She stuttered, looking at the she-cat.

[kieryn]

*soulkit would walk out of the nursery still new to all the new smells*

[dionysus]

[ Shimm Mayflower ]

Sunnywillow lay beside the nursery, sunning herself luxuriously. Now that Soaringpaw was an apprentice, it was time for her to be a warrior again. That, however, didn’t fit in her plans. She needed an alibi, and being a sweet little Queen was a perfect one. The time was coming where she would have to ask Duskstar to move permanently into the nursery. The molly didn’t think it would be too hard. All she had to do was turn on her innocent eyes and moan about how she was too weak to hunt and fight and kill.

She would miss the killing, of course, but this was perfect to move on to more important kills. She could sneak out and hunt for herself when she felt like it and at the same time preserve her image.

Speaking of which, the new name of her daughter didn’t really fit her image. The kit’s name had been Faithkit for a reason- to show how faithful and pious Sunnywillow was. Starclan could go eat a dead rat for all she cared, but her faith added to the idea that Sunnywillow being dangerous was ridiculous. Oh well, she would have to live with it. It wasn’t like she liked the name Faith any better than Soaring. It was all for show.

It was time to step the show up, though. She needed a way to become close wit Duskstar. She wanted the security of that friendship. Maybe it was time to become pregnant again. The thought made her want to puke, but it was what it was. Sunnywillow hated kits. Then again, she didn’t care much for most adults either. Least of all her witless mate. Ugh, to think of bringing more little hims into the world. Oh well, kits were a necessary part of her good girl image. No one thought ill of a dutiful Queen. Especially not one with meek behavior and antiquated tendencies. Pfft, if they only knew.

[Wings]

[ RedHead ]
--Duskpaw--

"Okay, let's go!" Tail lashing a bit behind her, Duskpaw trotted past her mentor and into the territory. Not going too far ahead, Duskpaw looked back to where she had been, waiting for Foxbound to appear.

[Leucos]

Rainquail

Oh dear....that sounded like a possibility...he gulped. "sounds likely , in case just stay in here. " his voice was shakey was he was dreading the moment that would soon come. Though he slightly laughed "no love! It's not going against anything. It's your choice , if you want them gone they'll be gone ~" he purred. He didn't mind really...thunderclan had enough cats that they won't be sinking..

...
Arie

Hmm. "I'll have to agree with you lad. When do they act up? Any certain wether that triggers it? Any movements ?" he asked as he padded over . Why hasn't the tom come to him before?! Then again...he himself would most likely do the same thing. Shrug it off, try to ignore it while doing some other duties.

[Arie]

-- SilentLamb --

{Excuse any spelling/grammar mistakes, its 1.30am and I regret typing but I am feeling like writing some Plover}

When the medicine cat appeared and started questioning him, Ploverspot let out a long sigh. He didn't know why he hadn't come to the medicine cat, maybe this feeling of, if he didn't acknowledge then maybe it wasn't true? Age... what a fickle thing. "They act up pretty much all the time. Basically when any weight is put on them, they start aching. Worse if I crouch because the weight is then distributed solely into the joints." With that he stretched out his legs, wincing a bit at the ache in them. "Aint gotta need to fix me. Age is taking its toll... Just wanna finish my apprentice's education. Poor guy is still terrified of everything new here in Thunderclan, despite it being a bit of time since we joined."

[Elementals]

Trees of Murmur... Lionpaw had no idea where that was. His mentor hadn't taken him out to the borders yet; he actually hadn't left camp since the last Gathering. The golden tom was trying to work up the courage to ask a warrior to take him hunting, but it felt more intimidating for the ex-loner than it should have been. He was uncomfortable with the idea of asking strangers for help, even if said strangers were also his clanmates. Clanmates. The word still felt foreign on his tongue.

"Oh, okay," Lionpaw replied to Pineapple's words. The apprentice didn't think that he feel that hungry, but the slight longing in his belly begged otherwise. He bounded over to the fresh-kill pile, looking over his choices. Vole, shrew, robin, even a fish! A fish? ThunderClan cats didn't fish; how had that gotten there? After a few seconds of contemplation, the golden tom picked up a fluffy red squirrel and sat down a bit away from the pile. He waited for Pineapple to pick her choice before taking a bite of it.

Pineapple looked at the prey pile and looked around. She picked the smallest robin since she didn't feel hungry and sat next to Lionpaw, "So who is your mentor? I was just wondering since the camp got pretty expanded." She munched her robin and perked her ears to listen to Lionpaw's response. She still didn't have an apprentice yet.

[lucidense]

(OPEN )

Fawnfrost basked on a rock, thinking about shadowclan. Ice star was such a mouse brain. Her pelt glimmered in the sunlight, casting her fur the color of a white tailed deer. (I have a crush to mate finder up for her, just search fawnfrost in character resources!)

[tye]

Blackmoor peered inside the apprentice den, blue eyes squinting to see her pelt amongst the resting kiddos. "Aye yo, Ivory!" he called out not giving care who's rest he'd disturbed. Training needs to be done or..a lil' of it. "Come out in the next five seconds or else I'm calling off the training," his voice distant away as he stepped into the clearing, sitting down and murmured some words to cats who passed his way to only receiving a stink eye or a hiss.
Zesty Mango

[Starfall]

(I'll move this over here since I don't believe Hxney will be responding uwu

also hec m excited to see these twos interactions!)

He let out a snort and rolled his eyes, narrowing his eyes as he kept eye contact with his new mentor. "Just because I disagree with their opinions and way of doing things doesn't mean I don't respect them." he sniffed. "I don't plan on apologizing. And, frankly, I don't care if you put me on tick duty or Elder duty or anything of the sort. I've been an apprentice for moons now since I've joined. I'm a grown feline. yet I'm still being treated as though I know next to nothing." he spat.

Blazingpaw was used as bait for those stupid kits, he helped out in fixing up the camp, he hunted for them, yet they all continued to treat him as an outsider. He didn't go through all that horrible agony just to be treated with this. He was told to have an open mind, and he tried, he tried so hard. But they were all self centered jerks. "I'm going outside and training. Either by myself or you can come out and give me some tips." the Tortoiseshell huffed, turning on his heels and making his way out to the Territory

Pluto

[Spiderfrost]

~ @Spiderfrost (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=11747) ~

Myrtlepaw listened closely as Doepaw began to go on about her past, something which he hadn't expected. He had only intended to cover some things of his own... he could only hope the memories weren't too much for his friend. The apprentice had told his story to Shadedpath, and Ploverspot was there for it... but other than that, no other cat knew. Doepaw began to go on about some of her past... he felt his friend shaking at the mention of her sister, taken by a bird. Instinctively Myrtlepaw pressed closer to Doepaw, giving a gentle nuzzle to her cheek, all in all just trying to offer her the best comfort he could. It was harder to tell where everything was with being blind... but at least he still had Doepaw there, one who he could support and one who would support him. "Doepaw... it will... be alright... I... know... memories... can be... painful... and some... will... always hurt... But... it takes... an... incredible... amount... of bravery... and... courage... to... share your... past... that... is what... I... have learned... And... I think... it... applies... to you... too..." Myrtlepaw sighed, embracing his dear friend closer, all while still having the comfort of Shadedpath to protect them both. Her presence was wonderful here... everything just felt safe. "I... guess I should... say... something too... something... I... have... only... told... Shadedpath... before today..." He shook a bit as he relived the memories of his earlier days, but it would be important to share. "I was... born... an... only kit. Things... seemed well... until... I grew... old... enough to... eat... solid... food. My mother... Sprucepatch... stopped... caring... for me... and my father... Yewshade... was... never much... in my... life... I had... to... fend for... myself... so I... resorted... to eating... berries... And... got bullied... for it..." Myrtlepaw's mew grew shakier as he prepared to continue on to the hardest part of the memories for him. "Then... when I was... three... moons... both of... my parents... were... suddenly killed... by... a... group... group of... rogues... I still... remember the... exact feelings... I... had... hearing... those words..." The russet tom broke into a series of sniffles, as he couldn't really cry tears with the damage to his eyes. He had hopefully helped Doepaw, but now reliving his own tragedies was somehow more difficult than the first time he'd done so.



Shadedpath stared down at the two apprentices. Nearly completely under her paws and it reminds her of her last litter, the two kits had been only what she could describe as scardy-cats. They cried easily, and liked to hide in her fur and beg her to curl up completely around them and use her as a wall to keep the outside world away from them as they peeked their little head out from under her tail or over her belly.

She had allowed it, of course, while they were still young. They still needed her, were defenseless. She didn't give affectionate licks or say 'i love you', but she knew they still knew that she loves them, because she allowed them to stay attached to her, and use her as their shield.

Right know, with these two very traumatizes apprentices. Where life treated them as a bug to be squashed, she found herself listening and allowing herself to be their wall. It brought a familiar twang in her chest. The same one she felt when she had looked down at four squirming bodies, then two, the two more.

She had promised Plover she would help raise Myrtlepaw, to be there for him however he needed...But this was the first time. the very moment it hit her that she loved him so much already and that his pain hurt her as well. She felt like his mother, hurt and angry that her child was hurt.

"I'm here..." she murmured, tail curling tighter around both apprentices. Words escaped her, as they always did when faced with emotional turmoil.

"For you too, Doepaw. I'm here."

-- Arie --

[Abyssopelagic]

Breezehen let out a slow and shaky breath in relief. "Thank you...." she murmured, head still bowed slightly.
"How long will I need to stay?" Her head tilted to the side a bit, lips a tight line to avoid frowning. She was already behind, lost her apprentice even, and had done little to bring herself back up as a warrior.
She suddenly remembered him mentioning traveling to Windclan and an undue flare of panic shot through her yet again.

SilentLamb

[Sweetie]

Fai-Soaringpaw was surprised that someone actually noticed and talked to her, maybe it won't be bad as I thought it would be. A seed of hope blossomed in the molly's chest as she gave a small smile and padded towards the group of cats. "Thank you Ms. Eveningpaw." Dipping her head in gratitude and picking the nest closest to the wall. Gracefully laying down the cream tabby couldn't help but overhear everyone saying their hellos and wanting to have some fun?
Lime green eyes made their way to the group as her ears perked. It seemed like Cormorantpaw was the mischievous trouble-maker and his sister knew what he was up to. They were wanting to break the rules for fun? This confused the molly, why would they break rules? There were other ways to have fun without being a troublemaker such as staying up late or pulling an all-nighter! Something deep down Soaringpaw told her to go loose and to live a little and for some reason, she agreed with that. "How about we go out to play tag in the dark outside of the camp?" Piping up loud enough to where the group can hear her.

Pluto @ Beau TeamRiverRipple Queenie

[Madelaine]

[ hxneysuckle; ]

(Linnetwing has been resurrected)

The Silver tabby she-cat had just come into camp with Owlstorm and decided she wanted to go see Duskstar by herself. Linnetwing stopped right outside the den entrance. She took a deep breathe and thought of what she was going to say. This most likely would come as a surprise. It still surprised her herself. She had no clue why and how she was back. She was though and that was all that mattered. "Dusky you in there?", Linnetwing called, using her sisters old nickname.

[Fuzzy]

Lightningstrike chuckled softly at her surprised expression, relishing in it for a moment. Despite his reaction though, he was pleased when she laughed and continued their banter. At times he seemed to realize how much he was, and in term grew to appreciate cats who could relax with him.

When Pinepuff talked of mystery again he purred too, gazing across the clearing with his bright eyes. He gazed upon all the cats gathered in the clearing, wondering if he knew this mystery cat.Though he wanted desperately to know who had this amazing she-cat's attention, he didn't press on any more however, not wanting to press his luck with such a friendly cat. "I can't help but agree with you when put it like that," he said silkily.

Lightningstrike swing his ginger head around and leveled his gaze at her, grinning when he saw her looking at him. He puffed out his chest at her reply, trying to play it off. He hadn't realized how serious he sounded, and hated thinking he had made the mood more serious. The idea of talking about his parents almost made him recoil, but he simply shrugged nonchalantly and turned his head up to the sky. "If I already have the approval of such a remarkable warrior as yourself, what more do I need?" he meowed.

He blinked in surprise when Pinepuff brushed off his compliment. He sprang onto his feat, looking at her with wide-eyes shock. "I would never dream of being dishonest about how great you are my dear Pinepuff!" he exclaimed in dismay, the look of hurt returning to his face.
[Aww this guy has parent issues too? Pine is just going adopt him]

A smirk rested on the warrior's face when he agreed with her. Of course Pinepuff knew it was true for her but hearing Lightningstrike agree with her made her happy. It just seemed that a lot of cats wanted to find out everything about life instead of leaving some mystery. Finding out everything left life dry and meaningless. Having nothing to search for, nothing to keep you on your toes made life quiet dull.
With Lightningstrike's reaction to her comment she wasn't sure how to feel. He odiously didn't like her bringing up his parents, that was sad. Pinepuff hated to think any cat didn't have a good mother and or father figure. She was raised without a father due to him not being in ThunderClan and turned out fine but not a cats did. "I'm honored dear really, but there is one cat more you need approval from." Pinepuff paused a moment. Yes one cat more. "You need approval of yourself darling. That's all you truly need," she let out a purr, "having others approval is nice though, isn't it?" With that the warrior scanned the clearing. Yes, it was nice to feel approved and wanted. Not like you didn't belong or weren't ant help. Even if you have to give yourself the love you seek first.

Pinepuff almost jumped at the suddenness of Lightningstrike's outburst. Her green eyes widened slightly. A simply denial typically didn't rouse this response. She watched the young tom, wild eyed and up on his paws. Not what she expected. Her own tail she had to shake out in order to calm the fur.
However, a hurt look returned to his face Pinepuff felt a ping to her heart. The poor cat... she didn't mean to make it sound like that. "No, no dear that's not what I meant." She cooed. The large tabby got to her paws and took a step closer to the younger cat. "I was merely disagreeing. I don't see myself in the same light in which you do Lightningstrike, you'er such a dear. Don't fret over me thinking you're dishonest." Pinepuff added her green eyes soft. He was almost like a kit, feral... She licked the top of his head gently, much like a mother would her kit. The tabby didn't much think of the action, she did it to so many young cats who needed it. She didn't find any harm in it.
"It seems I just need a cat like you around dear, to remind me how great I am." Pinepuff added with mild amusement, a smile returning to her face. She would step back again and flick his shoulder with her tail. Couldn't smoother him with her fluffy fur now could she?

[Wings]

[ Zesty Mango ]
--Duskpaw--

Slowing down, Duskpaw panted softly. Her newly healed leg was getting tired and she wanted to lay down now. "Times up! I'm gettin tired Chivekit. I'll play a different game with you if you want."

[peponceo]

Spikekit was circling her sister Robinkit, while shouting at her ear: "Wake up! Wake up now! Or else!" Her loud, high-pitched mewling turned into a soft hiss. "I bet when we're made apprentices, you'll be sent back to the nursery because you can't get up in time." She sat down beside her sister's head and patted her until she replied. The reply was a low growl she couldn't understand. "Speak louder!" She hissed. Robinkit lifted her head, meeting Spikekit's narrowed eyes. "I want to sleep!" she grumbled. "I know, but true warriors should wake up when ordered to!" Spikekit retorted loudly, her soft gaze burning down Robinkit's pelt. Robinkit's fur bristled, "Oh, for StarClan's sake! Please, speak louder, because I can't hear you!" She mewed ironically. "By the time we're made apprentices I'll be deaf!"

[lio]

[ Slushie ]

She simply stared back, expression unwavering. Buckbranch was a fool to believe she would ever trust him with anything. He could easily turn against the Clan again, running off to Icestar or the other leaders in order to spill all her insecurities. Then ThunderClan would be at a disadvantage, weak against the others. Duskstar was not willing to take that risk, no matter how horrid she felt internally.

×

[ implimm ]

Duskstar accepted the prey with a thin smile of gratitude, tail twitching beside her. "Thank you. Would you like to share it? I cannot finish it all on my own." The inquiry left a glint in her hazel eyes, and she patiently sat and waited for him to reply.

×

[ Socks ]

Duskstar looked up as Softbriar entered, a grin pulling at her lips. "Ah, yes, Softbriar. Welcome to the life of a ThunderClan deputy. I entrust you to do your duty well." She nodded to the spot in front of her, urging them to sit.

"For your first instructions, I want you to heighten our hunting patrols. We need food and as prey has returned, we must take advantage of it. And if anybody doesn't return with a good report-- either scold and punish them or send to me to be chewed out. I don't want anyone being lazy in my Clan.

"And I want you to begin assigning guards to the camp entrance. I don't want anyone getting in or out without being questioned. The entrance is to be guarded at all times, alright? Our Clan security must be increased-- be sure to switch the guards out regularly, though. We don't want anyone passing out on the job.

"Finally-- we need ways to increase morale within the Clan. Too much negativity has been festering in these camp walls and quite honestly, I'm sick of it. If you have any ideas, I encourage you to voice them. We may work together in order to think of something."

Well, it was a lot to throw at them at once, but she was excited and surely they could handle it. She wouldn't have appointed them if they couldn't.

×

[ Wings ]

Duskstar blinked at the sound of Duskpaw's voice, ears perking. "Yes, Duskpaw, what is it? Is something wrong? Enter, please."

×

[ Sparkling Bliss ]

No. No. No.
It was impossible.
That voice...
No.
Linnetwing was dead. She couldn't be there. It was impossible!
Had Duskstar gone insane? Was she dreaming? It didn't seem like a dream. Maybe she should poke herself just in case...
Instead, she swallowed the thickening lump in her throat, hazel eyes glued to the entrance of her den. There was no way this was real.
Linnetwing had been murdered. She couldn't be standing there, right outside the den. Calling for her. Using her nickname.
Her sister was dead.
She was dead.

"Y- Yeah, come in," Duskstar managed to reply, tension weighing down her gut like a bunch of stones.

It was impossible.

[Madelaine]

[ hxneysuckle; ]

Linnetwing padded inside of the den to reveal herself. She felt her own pelt shake as she saw her sister for the first time since before her death. "If your wondering. It really is me. Starclan gave me a second chance.", she meowed. Linnetwing felt awkward standing in front of Duskstar again. It had been weird to see her friend Owlstorm again too, but this was a different feeling.

[Sweetie]

Owlwatcher did not notice how cold the molly was until she slid into his bed and was cuddling so close to him. Yeesh! The brown-hued warrior wanted to yelp from the cold but forced himself to press closer to the molly to hopefully warm her up with his body heat."Of course, anything for you." He quietly whispered to Breezehen. Owlwatcher was silent for a few moments to allow the molly to get herself comfortable. "Do you want to talk about what is going on or what is bothering you?" He politely offered. He may be a fun, bubbly goofball but the warrior knew when it was time to be funny. Right now he was serious but in a gentle way. He didn't want to push his clanmate to speak when she was not ready to.

Rainquail

[Arie]

-- Spiderfrost chaton --

Doepaw nodded and just rested her head against Myrtlepaw's in order to just gain a little bit of comfort. In truth, she'd accepted that her sister was gone, that her parents were gone. That all she had left was her Pa... Flintspirit. And now it seemed she wasn't totally alone, she also had Shadedpath and Myrtlepaw. And Myrtlepaw had her too. But when he broke into sniffles she felt her heartbreak... Her friend had damaged eyes... Doepaw herself had her eyes still, but they just couldn't see. They were still capable of producing tears of being like normal eyes, well outside of the fact that they didn't operate like normal eyes are supposed to. "Yes.. I'll.. be....here... for... you...Myrtlepaw." She didn't know what she could do... other than just being there like she'd been for her Pa when he broke down and like he'd been there for her after the attack by the woodpeckers. She just did what she always did when someone felt discomfort and that was just.. being there. It was all in reality she could do. Myrtlepaw did not need her pity, he did not need anger. He just needed simple and quiet support and that was something she could give. "I... I...am... here... Myrtlepaw.... Shaded... is too... We're...all... here... for...you." Maybe she should tell him a positive about being blind.. "We can... go... river...listening... together... maybe? it... is... very...nice?"

[~RooRoo~]

Hi y’all how you doin? Flowerbreeze meowed not really talking to anyone but walking over to the freshkill pile and saying out loud while stretching, What a beautiful day it is! Right?

[Mango]

[ Zesty Mango ]
--Duskpaw--

Slowing down, Duskpaw panted softly. Her newly healed leg was getting tired and she wanted to lay down now. "Times up! I'm gettin tired Chivekit. I'll play a different game with you if you want."
Chivekit smiled,” Okay. Or you could tell me a fun story about being an apprentice.” he meowed. Frankly he assumed most apprentice’s had thrilling stories outsmarting foxes and fighting badgers, he didn’t get that kind of stuff was rare, but he’d enjoy any store Duskpaw told him.

[Mango]

Blackmoor peered inside the apprentice den, blue eyes squinting to see her pelt amongst the resting kiddos. "Aye yo, Ivory!" he called out not giving care who's rest he'd disturbed. Training needs to be done or..a lil' of it. "Come out in the next five seconds or else I'm calling off the training," his voice distant away as he stepped into the clearing, sitting down and murmured some words to cats who passed his way to only receiving a stink eye or a hiss.
Zesty Mango
Ivorypaw turned to her new mentor, she wasn’t sure if she liked him or not, but she’d suck it up and deal with him, maybe next time she’d be sure to be busy when he’s around by going on patrols with warriors, frankly she didn’t know why she was avoiding him, he had done nothing to prove his intentions weren’t good,” I’m here, did you take me for a generic apprentice? I rise with the birds.” she meowed. She had spent the last half hour sitting in her nest grooming her fur, she didn’t want to wake anyone so she had stayed put until Blackmoor got her, out of respect for her denmates.

[plum]

The older tom seems a little bit surprised by her offer; He'd only been hoping to know she would really go and eat it. But sharing a meal sounded far nicer. "Well, I couldn't sit here and eat more than my own share," he rumbles quietly. "But you eat your fill, and I'll be more than glad to take the rest." Looking glad to have been invited to stick around, Rainywhisker returns to Duskstar and slowly eases himself down into a crouch, giving her a pleased blink.

[Wings]

[ hxneysuckle ]
--Duskpaw--

Padding into the den, Duskpaw sat down. Her leg was tired from moving all day and it needed a break. "Well, so Sweetpaw said to me that going out in the territory with out a warrior is fine but, of course I told her it wasn't. And, I wanted to tell her mentor but, I don't know who it is so I decided to come and ask you if you could either tell her mentor or tell me who her mentor is." It sounded a bit like a taddle tale but, it had good intentions as the tan-ginger she didn't want Sweetpaw to end up with a broken leg like she had had.

[kieryn]

soulkit would wander around accidently bumping into a few cats and falling in front of the leaders den and staring in curiously, getting up and wandering in unaware that she was not supposed to.

[dino.]

[ hxneysuckle ]

Buckbranch's eyes narrowed, and he turned around to face her, tail lashing behind him. This constant air of distrust was getting more and more frustrating by the second, and he was tired of it. "Look, I know I've screwed up. I've made a lot of mistakes. But by the stars, I'm trying to atone for them. It's frustrating, you know, that my Clanmates refuse to trust me, especially when it comes to you. Look, I-" He blew out a heavy sigh. "Just tell me what I need to do to regain your trust instead of shooting me cold looks and sideways glares all day."

[nocturnal]

Pineapple looked at the prey pile and looked around. She picked the smallest robin since she didn't feel hungry and sat next to Lionpaw, "So who is your mentor? I was just wondering since the camp got pretty expanded." She munched her robin and perked her ears to listen to Lionpaw's response. She still didn't have an apprentice yet.
Lionpaw swallowed the small piece of squirrel he had in his mouth, internally cringing at the fur as it went down his throat. Another nice thing about mice was that they weren't overly furry. He had to think before responding to Pineapple's question. "Ashcloud. I think," the golden tom replied unsurely. "I haven't met with him since before the last Gathering, though," he murmured. Duskstar had announced that Smokepaw was to be Ashcloud's apprentice, which left Lionpaw's current position unknown. "Who was your mentor when you were an apprentice?" the ex-loner asked curiously.

[nocturnal]

A golden tom stood hesitantly in front of the Apprentices' Den. He wanted to go hunting. No, he worded that incorrectly. He didn't want to go hunting. He really needed to go hunting. He really needed to do anything as long as it would allow him to leave camp. Lionpaw couldn't stand being cooped up and going on patrols every other fortmoon wasn't enough. If he were a warrior, his need to go hunting wouldn't be an issue. That was basically a warrior's job: to supply for the clan. But Lionpaw's mentor rarely took him out to the forest, and it was getting on his nerves. So pooling up his confidence, the golden tom walked up to the first warrior he saw and asked, "Excuse me, sir. Do you mind supervising me out into the territory? I'd like to go hunting."

Zesty Mango

[Mango]

A golden tom stood hesitantly in front of the Apprentices' Den. He wanted to go hunting. No, he worded that incorrectly. He didn't want to go hunting. He really needed to go hunting. He really needed to do anything as long as it would allow him to leave camp. Lionpaw couldn't stand being cooped up and going on patrols every other fortmoon wasn't enough. If he were a warrior, his need to go hunting wouldn't be an issue. That was basically a warrior's job: to supply for the clan. But Lionpaw's mentor rarely took him out to the forest, and it was getting on his nerves. So pooling up his confidence, the golden tom walked up to the first warrior he saw and asked, "Excuse me, sir. Do you mind supervising me out into the territory? I'd like to go hunting."

Zesty Mango
Greyfur flicked his tail to the apprentice. He was thrilled to know an apprentice actually wanted to train,” well, Lionpaw. I’m willing to teach you, but I need to know, how much experience you have with hunting.“ he meowed awaiting the tom’s response.

[nocturnal]

Greyfur flicked his tail to the apprentice. He was thrilled to know an apprentice actually wanted to train,” well, Lionpaw. I’m willing to teach you, but I need to know, how much experience you have with hunting.“ he meowed awaiting the tom’s response.
Lionpaw grinned for a second, but it quickly turned into a slight frown as he answered. "I was a loner before I joined ThunderClan," the apprentice replied. "I've been hunting on my own since I can remember. No one ever hunted for me, so I taught myself. I'm great at catching mice and squirrels, and I'm working on birds. Fish are a bit slippery, though." The apprentice stayed far away from snakes, toads, and lizards, so he didn't feel the need to bring them up. He looked up at Greyfur with a smile. "I haven't dropped dead yet from starvation and I've never eaten crowfood, so I suppose I must be a somewhat competent hunter, at least."

[Mango]

Lionpaw grinned for a second, but it quickly turned into a slight frown as he answered. "I was a loner before I joined ThunderClan," the apprentice replied. "I've been hunting on my own since I can remember. No one ever hunted for me, so I taught myself. I'm great at catching mice and squirrels, and I'm working on birds. Fish are a bit slippery, though." The apprentice stayed far away from snakes, toads, and lizards, so he didn't feel the need to bring them up. He looked up at Greyfur with a smile. "I haven't dropped dead yet from starvation and I've never eaten crowfood, so I suppose I must be a somewhat competent hunter, at least."
Greyfur gave a nod,” Alright. I can watch and point out any critique that is needed.” he meowed flicking his tail in excitement.

[Elementals]

Lionpaw grinned for a second, but it quickly turned into a slight frown as he answered. "I was a loner before I joined ThunderClan," the apprentice replied. "I've been hunting on my own since I can remember. No one ever hunted for me, so I taught myself. I'm great at catching mice and squirrels, and I'm working on birds. Fish are a bit slippery, though." The apprentice stayed far away from snakes, toads, and lizards, so he didn't feel the need to bring them up. He looked up at Greyfur with a smile. "I haven't dropped dead yet from starvation and I've never eaten crowfood, so I suppose I must be a somewhat competent hunter, at least."

Pineapple nodded her head in approval. "It's good to know that you were doing well as a loner and still doing good, we like to take in cats who wish to join. Your mentor is Greyfur? I forget a lot of cats but I am sure I seen them around hehe. Are you comfortably full?" She tilted her head for Lionpaw to answer.

[nocturnal]

Greyfur gave a nod,” Alright. I can watch and point out any critique that is needed.” he meowed flicking his tail in excitement.
Lionpaw flicked his tail in excitement. Finally, he would have his freedom. He hoped that Greyfur wouldn't mind running. The golden tom was planning on wasting his energy wisely, and he was very swift for such a young cat. "Thanks!" Lionpaw meowed in appreciation. Last time he'd asked a warrior, it hadn't gone as well.

[feel free to post your reply in the Territory!]

[nocturnal]

Pineapple nodded her head in approval. "It's good to know that you were doing well as a loner and still doing good, we like to take in cats who wish to join. Your mentor is Greyfur? I forget a lot of cats but I am sure I seen them around hehe. Are you comfortably full?" She tilted her head for Lionpaw to answer.
"Yeah, I am," Lionpaw responded after finishing up his squirrel. He made a mental note to avoid choosing them if they happened to be in the prey pile, then grinned at Pineapple. "Are you ready for another round of questions?" he asked teasingly. In the very back of his mind, something warned him that teasing a warrior might not have been his best idea, but he did it anyway. "Who was your mentor when you were an apprentice?" the golden tom asked curiously.

[Elementals]

"Yeah, I am," Lionpaw responded after finishing up his squirrel. He made a mental note to avoid choosing them if they happened to be in the prey pile, then grinned at Pineapple. "Are you ready for another round of questions?" he asked teasingly. In the very back of his mind, something warned him that teasing a warrior might not have been his best idea, but he did it anyway. "Who was your mentor when you were an apprentice?" the golden tom asked curiously.

Pineapple teased back, "I survived being an apprentice being asked many task, bring on the juicy questions! Are you ready for my beautiful answer?" When he asked about her mentor Pineapple's face suddenly fell, "Ah, about that they are...gone....I even forgot their name, what a shame to me. I think it was Blazestorm or something.." Pineapple laid down and sighed.

[nocturnal]

Pineapple teased back, "I survived being an apprentice being asked many task, bring on the juicy questions! Are you ready for my beautiful answer?" When he asked about her mentor Pineapple's face suddenly fell, "Ah, about that they are...gone....I even forgot their name, what a shame to me. I think it was Blazestorm or something.." Pineapple laid down and sighed.
Lionpaw's smile didn't falter, but he mentally scolded himself for asking a personal question, even though it wasn't his fault. He hadn't known, but he shouldn't have asked. Cats died all the time, especially when living in the wild. The golden tom knew the pain of losing someone. He knew better than most, and the worst part was that most of the dead were forgotten, lost to time. He mentally swore right then to never forget Raven, no matter who else came into his life. "That's fine," the apprentice chirped, hoping to bring the mood back up. "So, what's your favorite season?" he asked. "I think Newleaf is amazing - all the bees and the sun and the flowers."

[kieryn]

Soulkit would continue wandering into the den unaware she wasnt supposed to, she would mew quietly "hello?"

[Elementals]

Lionpaw's smile didn't falter, but he mentally scolded himself for asking a personal question, even though it wasn't his fault. He hadn't known, but he shouldn't have asked. Cats died all the time, especially when living in the wild. The golden tom knew the pain of losing someone. He knew better than most, and the worst part was that most of the dead were forgotten, lost to time. He mentally swore right then to never forget Raven, no matter who else came into his life. "That's fine," the apprentice chirped, hoping to bring the mood back up. "So, what's your favorite season?" he asked. "I think Newleaf is amazing - all the bees and the sun and the flowers."

Pineapple thought about this question very seriously. "Hmmmm, definitely not leaf-bare that is for sure, it's no fun at that time of the weird cycle. Maybe Newleaf or Greenleaf. I think mainly Greenleaf for me since I get the excuse of sprinkling water from soaked moss onto naughty apprentices and the prey is quite plentiful." When she mentioned sprinkling water from moss, she remembered how Seedcrush was too grumpy for her liking so she booped some drops of water onto his head. He did get angry but she could see that he was much more cooled down. She figured it would be better to sprinkle on the apprentices though she might be scolded by Duskstar for her childish behavior but would that stop playful Pineapple? Nope. "Maybe when you are naughty, I can soak you real good with icy water from the sunkissed creek." Pineapple teased the apprentice, "I recommend you to not doing anything naughty with my scary warning, fu fu fu!"

[Leucos]

Rainquail

"until it happens. If it is so, I don't want you in danger, nor the kits..if you choose to keep em. Or..ugh...I'm not sure how to manage this las...I'll have to ask Irisflame or someone else. . He openly admitted. To be honest he felt really useless with this situation .

....
Arie


He gave a nod, good to know. Though he frowned "oh come on lad! Age ain't got nothin on ya! By starclan you'll probably age well. Like yours truly ~" he hated to have to think of old age as something bad. " but I understand , I'll let you do what you have to do. " good one that tom was. " your dismissed, if that is all"

[Socks]

[ Rainquail ]

Softbriar had been comfortably grooming their thick fur while glancing around at their clanmates when Breezehen approached. They looked up and offered a small smile in greeting. "Hello, Breezehen."

[Abyssopelagic]

She swishes her tail in return to Softbriar and took a seat near them. "Congrats on being named deputy," she chirped.
She hadn't had a chance to say so during the meeting, she'd been too busy sulking over losing her apprentice. She also wanted to slap Mallowcloud for her disrespect to them.
Socks

[nocturnal]

Pineapple thought about this question very seriously. "Hmmmm, definitely not leaf-bare that is for sure, it's no fun at that time of the weird cycle. Maybe Newleaf or Greenleaf. I think mainly Greenleaf for me since I get the excuse of sprinkling water from soaked moss onto naughty apprentices and the prey is quite plentiful." When she mentioned sprinkling water from moss, she remembered how Seedcrush was too grumpy for her liking so she booped some drops of water onto his head. He did get angry but she could see that he was much more cooled down. She figured it would be better to sprinkle on the apprentices though she might be scolded by Duskstar for her childish behavior but would that stop playful Pineapple? Nope. "Maybe when you are naughty, I can soak you real good with icy water from the sunkissed creek." Pineapple teased the apprentice, "I recommend you to not doing anything naughty with my scary warning, fu fu fu!"
Lionpaw had been born in Leaf-bare and he wholeheartedly agreed that it hadn't been fun. Learning how to hunt through trial and error in the snow had been hard. Very hard. Not only was prey scarce, but snow was cold. The ex-loner never had a proper den, so he had to work with thawing out the earth before settling down for the night, and even den, he would wake the next day covered in white flakes. On second thought, it was a miracle that he was even alive right now. Really, the apprentice should've frozen to death.

"You wouldn't be able to soak me if you couldn't catch me first," Lionpaw retorted with a mischievous grin, implying that he was faster than Pineapple. The golden apprentice most likely was. He was younger, and he always had a knack to speed. Frostpaw always muttered about how Lionpaw could rival a WindClanner. Personally, the golden tom hadn't met one before, so he wouldn't know. He heard that WindClan consisted of the fastest cats, though. Apparently, they ran like the wind that their clan was named after.

[Lune]

Berrykit tried to roll away again unsuccessfully and mewed her greeting to flamesong "Hi flamesong"

Lynxpaw

Quailsong

[Confuzzled.Lynx]

Berrykit tried to roll away again unsuccessfully and mewed her greeting to flamesong "Hi flamesong"

Lynxpaw

Quailsong

Tigerkit's eyes gleamed with mischief. He quickly scrambled onto Berryit and sat on her.

[Abyssopelagic]

Rainquail

"until it happens. If it is so, I don't want you in danger, nor the kits..if you choose to keep em. Or..ugh...I'm not sure how to manage this las...I'll have to ask Irisflame or someone else. . He openly admitted. To be honest he felt really useless with this situation .

....
Arie


He gave a nod, good to know. Though he frowned "oh come on lad! Age ain't got nothin on ya! By starclan you'll probably age well. Like yours truly ~" he hated to have to think of old age as something bad. " but I understand , I'll let you do what you have to do. " good one that tom was. " your dismissed, if that is all"

Breezehen let out an almost panicked laugh. "I'd rather change my mind before we head to one of the other clans for help." She stopped and forced herself to calm down, breathing strategically to force her heartrate to be slower.
When she was calmer, she looked back at him. "You said you'd be going to Coyotesnarl? Will I be going with you or staying here?" If she went with him and saw Sandclaw, she wouldn't be able to go through with it and they would have wasted a journey for her fickleness.

[Queenie]

Pluto Beau TeamRiverRipple Shimm
(I'll wait for everyone to follow her and then post in the territory)

Eveningpaw let out a mrrow of laughter as Soaringpaw found her nest. "Ms. Eveningpaw? I'm not your mom! No need to call me that. Eveningpaw will do just fine." For literally no reason she shoved Cormorantpaw. Partly to prove she was rough and tumble and not a stuffy Ms. Evenngpaw but also because he was her dopey brother and she wanted to shove him. "I for one am TOTALLY up for a little midnight romp in the woods!" Her eyes glinted, matching her littermate. She stood from where her she had anxiously placed herself and headed towards the exit of the den, pausing for a moment to look back at all her new friends. "Well don't just stand there you lazy butts!" She flicked her tail towards the cool night air. "Adventure is out there!"

Eveningpaw peeked her head out quickly, not totally sure if there were any warriors outside. She hadn't been an apprentice long enough to know if there were guards at night or where they might be positioned. Nevertheless, the trouble-making she-cat seemingly floated out of the den and to a spot in the bramble that surrounded camp that with some maneuvering a small apprentice could easily squeeze through. Eveningpaw took a deep breath in, making her belly smaller and ducked in between the twigs. She hoped the others were right behind her.

[Reptilian Cabinets]

EchoKit looked around the den, "I'm so bored! Being a kit is the worst! I want to do something!" she complained as he unsheathed his claws and scratched the stone wall.
( open )

[peponceo]

Spikekit bounded out of the nursery, looking down her paws; her face screwed in anger. "Robinkit will learn!" she squealed. Her eyes shone again when she noticed a leaf falling close to her. She jumped, and then pinned the leaf to the ground, while screaming at it. "Got you!" her loud mewling turned into a chuckle and she sat down, looking around proudly to see if any cat had watched her. She frowned at the realization that absolutely nobody cares.

[Wings]

[ Zesty Mango ]
--Duskpaw--

Still laying down, Duskpaw thought for a second. Not wanting to tell him about her attack, she decided to go with something simple. "Well, apprentices don't have cool stories like senior warriors or elders. I can show you a hunting crouch if you'd like."

[Mango]

[ Zesty Mango ]
--Duskpaw--

Still laying down, Duskpaw thought for a second. Not wanting to tell him about her attack, she decided to go with something simple. "Well, apprentices don't have cool stories like senior warriors or elders. I can show you a hunting crouch if you'd like."
Chivekit’s eyes lit up,” That sounds cool.” he meowed smiling.

[Quasar]

Pebblesong was spaced out. He honestly didn't know how to feel about his gender identity crisis. On one paw, it might just be a completely normal thing that cats his age go through. On the other paw, he could be mentally insane and a threat to the clans. hopefully it wasn't the latter, but he might just be exaggerating 'just a little bit'. He really hoped someone could help him out, but just the thought of telling someone about this made him almost run into the warriors den and hide in his nest for the next day or two.

Puddle~ (If sycamore wants to help pebble out with 'his' little identity crisis, I would greatly appreciate it)

[Elementals]

Lionpaw had been born in Leaf-bare and he wholeheartedly agreed that it hadn't been fun. Learning how to hunt through trial and error in the snow had been hard. Very hard. Not only was prey scarce, but snow was cold. The ex-loner never had a proper den, so he had to work with thawing out the earth before settling down for the night, and even den, he would wake the next day covered in white flakes. On second thought, it was a miracle that he was even alive right now. Really, the apprentice should've frozen to death.

"You wouldn't be able to soak me if you couldn't catch me first," Lionpaw retorted with a mischievous grin, implying that he was faster than Pineapple. The golden apprentice most likely was. He was younger, and he always had a knack to speed. Frostpaw always muttered about how Lionpaw could rival a WindClanner. Personally, the golden tom hadn't met one before, so he wouldn't know. He heard that WindClan consisted of the fastest cats, though. Apparently, they ran like the wind that their clan was named after.

Pineapple laughed and teased, "Watch where you run into though...you might just be so fast that you ran back to me knowing you cannot escape the art soaking naughty apprentices." Pineapple had never been a good runner but patience was definitely one of her strengths. She gotten great at waiting for prey and playing with kits with her never ending energy. "What do you want to do now? I am very bored."

[Puddle~]

Pebblesong was spaced out. He honestly didn't know how to feel about his gender identity crisis. On one paw, it might just be a completely normal thing that cats his age go through. On the other paw, he could be mentally insane and a threat to the clans. hopefully it wasn't the latter, but he might just be exaggerating 'just a little bit'. He really hoped someone could help him out, but just the thought of telling someone about this made him almost run into the warriors den and hide in his nest for the next day or two.

Puddle~ (If sycamore wants to help pebble out with 'his' little identity crisis, I would greatly appreciate it)

Bored as always, and left with nothing to do, Sycamorerain looked around for something he could do to help alleviate the feelings. Since it seemed his apprentice was still nowhere to be found, the warrior supposed he should try to at least do something helpful. He could have gone out hunting, but he had begun growing slightly bored of hunting. It seemed almost every new cat he acquainted himself with had formed a bond through a hunting excursion. But, sometimes those hunting trips had other benefits. When Mossheart had thanked him for making her feel a little less lonely after their hunt the other day, it had felt nice. Nice to be helping out his clanmates in a different sort of way. And so, spotting a troubled looking Pebblesong on the other side of the clearing, he decided to go over to him. "Heya Pebblesong, are you doing alright?"

[Quasar]

Bored as always, and left with nothing to do, Sycamorerain looked around for something he could do to help alleviate the feelings. Since it seemed his apprentice was still nowhere to be found, the warrior supposed he should try to at least do something helpful. He could have gone out hunting, but he had begun growing slightly bored of hunting. It seemed almost every new cat he acquainted himself with had formed a bond through a hunting excursion. But, sometimes those hunting trips had other benefits. When Mossheart had thanked him for making her feel a little less lonely after their hunt the other day, it had felt nice. Nice to be helping out his clanmates in a different sort of way. And so, spotting a troubled looking Pebblesong on the other side of the clearing, he decided to go over to him. "Heya Pebblesong, are you doing alright?"

Pebblesong was snapped out of his thoughts as Sycamorerain approached him, "Oh, um, I'm doing alright, I guess..." he responded, trailing off a bit at the end, 'oh, gosh.. should I tell him? What if he makes fun of me?' he thought in worry, his gaze flickering back and forth between Sycamorerain and his paws, 'what should I do?' he yelled in his head. he gulped, 'Ok, I-I'm gonna do it!' he thought. After a couple moments of hesitation, he blurted out, H-have you ever felt like you were in the wrong body?" he asked before quickly ducking his head.

[Puddle~]

Pebblesong was snapped out of his thoughts as Sycamorerain approached him, "Oh, um, I'm doing alright, I guess..." he responded, trailing off a bit at the end, 'oh, gosh.. should I tell him? What if he makes fun of me?' he thought in worry, his gaze flickering back and forth between Sycamorerain and his paws, 'what should I do?' he yelled in his head. he gulped, 'Ok, I-I'm gonna do it!' he thought. After a couple moments of hesitation, he blurted out, H-have you ever felt like you were in the wrong body?" he asked before quickly ducking his head.

"Hmm?" Sycamorerain was a little caught off guard by the nervous warrior's question which came seemingly out of nowhere. Felt like I was in the wrong body... The warrior was fairly certain he knew just what Pebblesong was talking about. But he wanted to make sure first, just so that he wouldn't try to give the wrong advice and end up looking stupid. "Care to elaborate? I won't judge. I think I may know what you're implying, but I just want to confirm so I don't say the wrong thing."" If Pebblesong was actually talking about what Sycamorerain thought, then that explained his seemingly skittish behavior. It was tough to talk about these kinds of things.

[Quasar]

"Hmm?" Sycamorerain was a little caught off guard by the nervous warrior's question which came seemingly out of nowhere. Felt like I was in the wrong body... The warrior was fairly certain he knew just what Pebblesong was talking about. But he wanted to make sure first, just so that he wouldn't try to give the wrong advice and end up looking stupid. "Care to elaborate? I won't judge. I think I may know what you're implying, but I just want to confirm so I don't say the wrong thing."" If Pebblesong was actually talking about what Sycamorerain thought, then that explained his seemingly skittish behavior. It was tough to talk about these kinds of things.

Pebblesong became even more nervous, if that was possible. his heart was pounding, and it wouldn't stop! He tightly shut his eyes, "u-um, gender wise, I-I guess..." he explained, his voice barely audible.

[Puddle~]

Pebblesong became even more nervous, if that was possible. his heart was pounding, and it wouldn't stop! He tightly shut his eyes, "u-um, gender wise, I-I guess..." he explained, his voice barely audible.

Ahh, perfect. Sycamorerain could definitely be of assistance with this. "Why, yes actually. I'm not sure if you know, but I'm not actually a tom. Biologically, I'm a molly. But...there was always just this strong feeling that I had been born as the wrong gender...and...it's kind of difficult to explain, but I'm pretty sure this is what you might be feeling too, right?" Now, it had been a while since the warrior had gone through that type of internal conflict with himself. He'd gone through his whole gender identity ordeal as an older apprentice, and by the time he had been made a warrior, he'd finally begun to figure things out. Nowadays, he was more comfortable with the whole concept and he wanted to help Pebblesong get through this time as well. And if Pebblesong really was going through something similar, he'd be happy to give some advice or something.

[Quasar]

Ahh, perfect. Sycamorerain could definitely be of assistance with this. "Why, yes actually. I'm not sure if you know, but I'm not actually a tom. Biologically, I'm a molly. But...there was always just this strong feeling that I had been born as the wrong gender...and...it's kind of difficult to explain, but I'm pretty sure this is what you might be feeling too, right?" Now, it had been a while since the warrior had gone through that type of internal conflict with himself. He'd gone through his whole gender identity ordeal as an older apprentice, and by the time he had been made a warrior, he'd finally begun to figure things out. Nowadays, he was more comfortable with the whole concept and he wanted to help Pebblesong get through this time as well. And if Pebblesong really was going through something similar, he'd be happy to give some advice or something.

Pebblesong perked up, his jaw slightly dropped, "R-really? You don't think I'm weird?" He was relieved that Sycamorerain felt the same way, "Um, I feel the same way. Except, I feel like I'm a she cat..." he explained.

[cloudii]

RedHead
Snowmist looked for Flintspirit. She thought he was nice, and trusted him a bit. She padded along, the breeze ruffling her fluffy fur.

[Puddle~]

Pebblesong perked up, his jaw slightly dropped, "R-really? You don't think I'm weird?" He was relieved that Sycamorerain felt the same way, "Um, I feel the same way. Except, I feel like I'm a she cat..." he explained.

"No, not at all. And plenty of other cats don't think it's weird either." Sycamorerain gave the other warrior a small, but encouraging smile. "I went through this whole thing as an apprentice. And if there's one thing I really learned from it, it's that you'll feel a whole lot better if you just accept how you're feeling. Don't try to fight it. And I wouldn't recommend trying to keep it a secret either. If other cats judge you for it, then screw them. There's no way to change the body you're in, but you can at least make the most of it, and act the part. I know from experience that this whole denial and questioning period can be a pretty rough path to walk, so if you ever need any advice or anything, you can always ask me." He gave Pebblesong one more smile, waiting to see how the other warrior would react. No matter what the outcome, he wasn't going to judge.

[cloudii]

Puddle~ |
Snowmist sat in the clearing, humming in a high pitched squeak, but it was cute. She swished her tail, hoping no one would see this side of her, instead of her shy one.

[Puddle~]

Puddle~ |
Snowmist sat in the clearing, humming in a high pitched squeak, but it was cute. She swished her tail, hoping no one would see this side of her, instead of her shy one.

Sycamorerain noticed Snowmist sitting to the side of the clearing, squealing and swishing her tail about for seemingly no reason. He studied her for a little more, a bit confused by the other warrior's behavior, but he simply attributed it to her maybe being happy about something. Padding over, the warrior took a seat near her. "Heya Snowmist, how are you doing?"

[cloudii]

Sycamorerain noticed Snowmist sitting to the side of the clearing, squealing and swishing her tail about for seemingly no reason. He studied her for a little more, a bit confused by the other warrior's behavior, but he simply attributed it to her maybe being happy about something. Padding over, the warrior took a seat near her. "Heya Snowmist, how are you doing?"
She jumped. "Umm y-you heard nothing!" She said, shifting her paws. "But---um i'm doing good... What about you?" She mewed, studying the cat.

[Puddle~]

She jumped. "Umm y-you heard nothing!" She said, shifting her paws. "But---um i'm doing good... What about you?" She mewed, studying the cat.

Sycamorerain let a small chuckle escape from within him. He wouldn't tell anyone what he'd seen, but he couldn't help but feel slightly amused by it. "Good to hear it. And, I'm doing...fine I guess. I've mainly just been hunting and taking naps to pass the time. My apprentice is nowhere to be found, so I've been fairly bored for the past couple of weeks."

[cloudii]

Sycamorerain let a small chuckle escape from within him. He wouldn't tell anyone what he'd seen, but he couldn't help but feel slightly amused by it. "Good to hear it. And, I'm doing...fine I guess. I've mainly just been hunting and taking naps to pass the time. My apprentice is nowhere to be found, so I've been fairly bored for the past couple of weeks."
"Sycamorerain." She said over and over. "Its so long and fun!" She mewed, happily. She bounced around, having too much energy.

[Quasar]

"No, not at all. And plenty of other cats don't think it's weird either." Sycamorerain gave the other warrior a small, but encouraging smile. "I went through this whole thing as an apprentice. And if there's one thing I really learned from it, it's that you'll feel a whole lot better if you just accept how you're feeling. Don't try to fight it. And I wouldn't recommend trying to keep it a secret either. If other cats judge you for it, then screw them. There's no way to change the body you're in, but you can at least make the most of it, and act the part. I know from experience that this whole denial and questioning period can be a pretty rough path to walk, so if you ever need any advice or anything, you can always ask me." He gave Pebblesong one more smile, waiting to see how the other warrior would react. No matter what the outcome, he wasn't going to judge.

Pebblesong nodded. screw it, he was gonna tell all of his friends about his inner conflict! He smiled back at sycamorerain, "Thank you, sycamorerain. Um, can you use female pronouns for me from now on?" the newly announced molly shyly asked, feeling like a weight was being lifted from her shoulders.

[Puddle~]

Pebblesong nodded. screw it, he was gonna tell all of his friends about his inner conflict! He smiled back at sycamorerain, "Thank you, sycamorerain. Um, can you use female pronouns for me from now on?" the newly announced molly shyly asked, feeling like a weight was being lifted from her shoulders.

“Sure thing! I was already preparing to do that as soon as you had explained your whole dilemma.” Nodding at the newfound molly, Sycamorerain was glad he could help her out. Perhaps he should start socializing with other cats more often. It felt good to see other cats feel better about something because of his advice and reassurance.

[Quasar]

“Sure thing! I was already preparing to do that as soon as you had explained your whole dilemma.” Nodding at the newfound molly, Sycamorerain was glad he could help her out. Perhaps he should start socializing with other cats more often. It felt good to see other cats feel better about something because of his advice and reassurance.

Pebblesong purred a bit, "do you have any tips on how to transition?" She asked him. She was relieved that she had finally figured out her identity dilema.

[Socks]

[ Rainquail ]

"Thank you!" Softbrair was thankful for the congratulations, they'd sure had a rough start with the position so the calmer tone of this conversation was very welcomed. "Things were... hectic at the beginning there, but I'm really looking forward to the future." They sighed, though not a particularly frustrated way. It was exciting being named deputy, but something had to be done about how split the clan seemed to be at the moment.

[Puddle~]

Pebblesong purred a bit, "do you have any tips on how to transition?" She asked him. She was relieved that she had finally figured out her identity dilema.

“Hmmmm...” Sycamorerain pondered for a little while, trying to remember what he’d gathered from his own transitional experience. “I guess one of the first things is to start small. I mean, if you’re feeling really bold then by all means go ahead, but I personally wouldn’t go around announcing it to the entire forest. I’d recommend you open up to your closer friends and family until you feel a little more comfortable.” Hmm, what other tips could he give? Aha! “Oh, and make sure you’re patient with others in the beginning. If they’re used to you being one gender, some might misgender at first, but just keep giving polite reminders and they’ll most likely begin picking up on it. I know it took a while for some cats to get used to using male pronouns with me, but they all got it eventually.”

[Puddle~]

"Sycamorerain." She said over and over. "Its so long and fun!" She mewed, happily. She bounced around, having too much energy.

Sycamorerain couldn’t help but smile again as the other warrior repeated his name and bounced around like a kit. Again, he found it a little strange for her to be acting in such a manner, but he didn’t question it nor point it out to her. Some cats were just hyper like that, and he supposed she must be one of them.

[Socks]

[ hxneysuckle ]

Softbriar sat in the offered up spot, taking a quick breath before replying. “I’ll do my best!” Now that they’d had the time to get their thoughts in check, they were prepared for the instructions that followed, nodding along as Duskstar spoke.

“I’ll make sure all the hunting patrols I make up know what’s expected of them. I’ll also set guards that can be trusted with the task, no one who’d just slack off on duty.” As they spoke they were thinking which clanmates would be good to assign to the jobs, there were plenty of apprentices rearing to get in on the hunting action.

“It’s clear everyone is a little… stressed out at the moment. We definitely should avoid doing anything that would allow people to snap at one another, though they might need some time to vent their frustrations…” They trailed off, multiple times now they’d witnessed the chaos which currently made up ThunderClan. They’d had to think to come up with something that would satisfy all their clanmates. “At the moment there seems to be clear group bias… ”

It was only thinking out loud at the moment. Any idea of theirs, of course, needed to be more refined before it could be a serious suggestion. “We could set something up to help everyone better trust the clanmates they don't know as well.”

[Sweetie]

A couple of days past since the clan meeting and receiving his third apprentice Owlwatcher decided that he put it off long enough. "Yo Pinepawww." He called out in a sing-song like voice with his usual goofy grin. "Who wants to check out the territory and learn how to hunt today?" The brown main coon looked around with his marigold eyes in hopes that the young molly heard him.

Shadeleaf

[Shade.]

A couple of days past since the clan meeting and receiving his third apprentice Owlwatcher decided that he put it off long enough. "Yo Pinepawww." He called out in a sing-song like voice with his usual goofy grin. "Who wants to check out the territory and learn how to hunt today?" The brown main coon looked around with his marigold eyes in hopes that the young molly heard him.

Shadeleaf

Pinepaw was sitting in the clearing with a blank expression as usual. Her ears turned back as she heard her mentor's stupid yowling. Welp, guess it was time for her to learn something or whatever...
"I'm here." she said in a bland matter of fact voice. "Sure I guess..." she muttered dragging her feet towards the camp enterance.
Shimm

[nocturnal]

Pineapple laughed and teased, "Watch where you run into though...you might just be so fast that you ran back to me knowing you cannot escape the art soaking naughty apprentices." Pineapple had never been a good runner but patience was definitely one of her strengths. She gotten great at waiting for prey and playing with kits with her never ending energy. "What do you want to do now? I am very bored."
Pineapple had a point with her teasing retort. Lionpaw was a horrible liar and he couldn't stand breaking rules without apologizing. The apprentice hated making mistakes. He tended to spend hours correcting them if possible. When Pineapple asked what he wanted to do, Lionpaw mentally went through his to-do list. There was something on it that he really looked forward to doing, but he was having trouble finding a cat to do it with. "This might sound a bit odd," the golden apprentice started, "but could you teach me how to fight?" Lionpaw already knew how to fight - well enough to defend himself from other rogues and loners - but he didn't know how clan cats fought, and he would need to learn in case of a raid. The tom's personal style was amazing, but it made him stand out too much. He also wasn't used to swarms of cats all fighting in one place. How to fight might've been something normal for a clan cat to want to know, but Lionpaw wasn't a clan cat at heart so he felt a bit uncomfortable asking. "You don't have to," the tom added hastily, "We can always do something else."

[Quasar]

“Hmmmm...” Sycamorerain pondered for a little while, trying to remember what he’d gathered from his own transitional experience. “I guess one of the first things is to start small. I mean, if you’re feeling really bold then by all means go ahead, but I personally wouldn’t go around announcing it to the entire forest. I’d recommend you open up to your closer friends and family until you feel a little more comfortable.” Hmm, what other tips could he give? Aha! “Oh, and make sure you’re patient with others in the beginning. If they’re used to you being one gender, some might misgender at first, but just keep giving polite reminders and they’ll most likely begin picking up on it. I know it took a while for some cats to get used to using male pronouns with me, but they all got it eventually.”

Pebblesong nodded, "Okay, I'll take it slow" she mewed, sighing. Turns out, the answer to her small problem was that she needed to talk to someone about it. She smiled at him, "Thank you so much, sycamorerain. I don't know what I would've done without you." she said, touching his shoulder with her tail tip.

[Reptilian Cabinets]

When that didn't work EchoKit walked out of the nursery and into the clearing and started jumping around, "Someone give me attention!" she yowled her dappled tail bopping around.

(Open) please roleplay with her, she needs attention and she is very energetic. or all of thunderclan is doomed.

[Mango]

Mayflower

Greyfur had been grooming his pelt in the clearing when he spotted a pretty she-cat, Primrosewhisker,” Hello, Primrosewhisker. Starclan’s greetings.” he meowed dipping his head respectfully to her. He thought she was pretty and wanted to prove himself as a gentleman up front before he tried anything with her.

[cloudii]

Sycamorerain couldn’t help but smile again as the other warrior repeated his name and bounced around like a kit. Again, he found it a little strange for her to be acting in such a manner, but he didn’t question it nor point it out to her. Some cats were just hyper like that, and he supposed she must be one of them.
She grinned, but then settled down. "Umm sorry. I get ummm hyper!" She said, shaking out her fur. "Sycamorerain." She repeated for the last time, then stopped.

[Socks]

[ Arie ]

Softbriar glanced around the clearing deep in thought. It seemed their life was changing a whole lot these days. It's not so much that they were unwelcomed changes, having an older brother wasn't a horrible prospect, they'd been more upset by the secrecy before their meeting. Being named Deputy was defiantly welcomed, surprising, of course, but by now they had fully processed and accepted both situations. They couldn't afford any more slip-ups from being too distracted by their thoughts.
Their thoughts seemed to will an opportunity into existence, or at least into their head because the time seemed perfect for a little chat with big brother Ploverspot. They needed to get to know the tom better, since they had only had one previous interaction. They were kin after all, and now clanmates, no better time to become closer as siblings.
"Ploverspot." They called out to the similarly grey tom, "Do you have time to talk? Maybe we could take a walk through the territory?" Even if they were chatting Softbriar could still make time for some work, a stroll through the territory could offer ample time for them to hunt some.

[kieryn]

soulkit would hear their voices and she would continue wandering in towards them meakly calling out"is someone there?"

[Leucos]

Rainquail

"well, I'll be bringing him back if at all possible ...or if I get duskstars idea on what to do..I'll go her way. Time would tell love. " im sorry...i..really don't know

Sighing "think about it tonight ? "

[Elementals]

Pineapple had a point with her teasing retort. Lionpaw was a horrible liar and he couldn't stand breaking rules without apologizing. The apprentice hated making mistakes. He tended to spend hours correcting them if possible. When Pineapple asked what he wanted to do, Lionpaw mentally went through his to-do list. There was something on it that he really looked forward to doing, but he was having trouble finding a cat to do it with. "This might sound a bit odd," the golden apprentice started, "but could you teach me how to fight?" Lionpaw already knew how to fight - well enough to defend himself from other rogues and loners - but he didn't know how clan cats fought, and he would need to learn in case of a raid. The tom's personal style was amazing, but it made him stand out too much. He also wasn't used to swarms of cats all fighting in one place. How to fight might've been something normal for a clan cat to want to know, but Lionpaw wasn't a clan cat at heart so he felt a bit uncomfortable asking. "You don't have to," the tom added hastily, "We can always do something else."

Pineapple perked her ears in interest as Lionpaw asked her to teach him how Thunderclan fought. She smiled and meowed, "Sureee! Follow follow!" she turned to bounce to the training hollows.

[kieryn]

soulkit would come out of the leaders den and accidently bump into the cats in the clearing mewling in shock as she fell

[nocturnal]

Pineapple perked her ears in interest as Lionpaw asked her to teach him how Thunderclan fought. She smiled and meowed, "Sureee! Follow follow!" she turned to bounce to the training hollows.
Lionpaw's eyes widened in surprise, so much that it almost looked comical. The golden tom couldn't believe that Pineapple had agreed. Either the molly was really friendly or the apprentice had horrible luck when it came to meeting kind cats. If the latter was the case, then perhaps ThunderClan wouldn't be so bad. Lionpaw bounced to his paws and he padded after Pineapple; his scent smelled of anticipation and excitement. "Where are we going?" the apprentice questioned. "Is there a specific area for cats to go train?"

[Dust]

With a harrumph of disappointment - the warrior he had previously been talking to ignoring his advances for potential training - Condorpaw looked foul as ever. A scowl settled on his face, eyes narrowed into green slits as he sulked his way from one side of the camp to the other. Whatever. He didn't want to learn from that stupid cat anyway. Would probably have been lame! Tail lashing viciously behind him, he plopped himself down quite forcefully. If he had arms, they'd be crossed. His body language was no secret - giving off a blatantly defensive stance. There he sat. Tongue pressed to his cheek, Condorpaw turned a narrowed glance to his side, getting the creeping suspicion he was being watched. Eugh. He hated it.

"What are you looking at?" He'd snap, unable to process who he was talking to. Maybe if he had realized, he wouldn't have been so rude!

NIGHTOWL

[Mayflower]

Primrosewhisper turned to Greyfur smiling sweetly. She greeted him with a dip of her head, looking up at the older warrior. He seems very distinguished. Formal. She twitched her ears slightly, quietly observing him with a twinkle in her eyes. He seems nice! Maybe he wants to be friends... oh, my paws are dirty! With a slight thump of her tail, the molly quickly began cleaning off her paws. There! Perfect.
Zesty Mango

[Leucos]

Dust

Drat! Porcupinebutt spotted him. The old-ish tom sighed and stood up from his creeping crouch "what do you think prickly pear ?" he smirked. It's been a while since he last saw the lad I wonder if he remembers? then a devilish thought popped up causing his eyes to have a ..scary aura to em. "how's your rump? " that should jog his memory.

[Mango]

Primrosewhisper turned to Greyfur smiling sweetly. She greeted him with a dip of her head, looking up at the older warrior. He seems very distinguished. Formal. She twitched her ears slightly, quietly observing him with a twinkle in her eyes. He seems nice! Maybe he wants to be friends... oh, my paws are dirty! With a slight thump of her tail, the molly quickly began cleaning off her paws. There! Perfect.
Zesty Mango
Greyfur purred,” Oh you shouldn’t worry about the state of your fur, you look perfect, even covered in mud from head to tail.” He was rather good at swooning she-cats with his distinguished and formal personality.

[Mayflower]

Greyfur purred,” Oh you shouldn’t worry about the state of your fur, you look perfect, even covered in mud from head to tail.” He was rather good at swooning she-cats with his distinguished and formal personality.
Primrose's head ducked down, a sweet smile on her face as she slowly placed her paw down. No, that wasn't quite the right place. She steps again, finding a much better place to put her foot and fluffing up in contentment. He thinks I'm... pretty? No, he just likes my fur. She looks up at him again, already warming up to the senior warrior. Granted, it didn't take much to win Primrose's affection, but he was so... mature. So formal. It was a refreshing change of pace from the brash cats Prim was raised with.

[Dust]

His entire demeanor completely changed once he realized who he'd caught stalking up on him. Only feeling slightly guilty, Condorpaw WAS about about to apologize before Lionwhisker opened his big mouth!

"I- Wha- UhhhMMM!" With a crack in his voice, Condorpaw's pelt nearly changed shades from brown to red, fur burning with embarrassment as he cast his narrowed gaze onto Lionwhisker. Who did he think he was?!

"Hey!" He snapped, fur bristling along his spine, "I was in a lot of pain!" Slouching over, a frown formed on his maw as he scuffed the dirt with a paw, "I would have caught that stupid spike-y thing too if whatever his name was didn't scare me... but it's been ok. It's not like I ever get to do anything anyway!" Giving his pelt a few embarrassed licks, the apprentices tail continued to lash behind him.

"And some smelly warrior over there didn't want to teach me any cool moves!" Oh.. wait a minute. Raising a curious brow, Condorpaw forced composure, leaning in towards the other,

"Do you know any cool moves, Lionwhisker? I wanna show Eaglespark what's-what!"

NIGHTOWL

[Puddle~]

Pebblesong nodded, "Okay, I'll take it slow" she mewed, sighing. Turns out, the answer to her small problem was that she needed to talk to someone about it. She smiled at him, "Thank you so much, sycamorerain. I don't know what I would've done without you." she said, touching his shoulder with her tail tip.

“No problem, happy to help.” Sycamorerain dipped his head and returned the gesture, giving the other warrior another smile. “As said before, if you hit another bump further down the road, then you can always come talk to me. I might be able to offer some advice, or if you just want to rant I can listen.” Smiling one last time, the warrior got to his paws. “Alright, I’m feeling a little sleepy, so I think I’m going to head for a nap now.” And with that, the tom began heading in the direction of the warriors’ den, blinking his eyes sleepily.

[Mango]

Primrose's head ducked down, a sweet smile on her face as she slowly placed her paw down. No, that wasn't quite the right place. She steps again, finding a much better place to put her foot and fluffing up in contentment. He thinks I'm... pretty? No, he just likes my fur. She looks up at him again, already warming up to the senior warrior. Granted, it didn't take much to win Primrose's affection, but he was so... mature. So formal. It was a refreshing change of pace from the brash cats Prim was raised with.
Greyfur smiled at Primrosewhisker,” Well, beauty. I don’t often meet she-cats like you. Most are far to busy with these new concepts, but you seem to respect the older and traditional ways more.” he meowed referring to Starclan and like the concept of having kits with a mate, not just asking a cat to impregnate them.

[Mayflower]

Greyfur smiled at Primrosewhisker,” Well, beauty. I don’t often meet she-cats like you. Most are far to busy with these new concepts, but you seem to respect the older and traditional ways more.” he meowed referring to Starclan and like the concept of having kits with a mate, not just asking a cat to impregnate them.
The ragdoll looked at him wide-eyed. The traditional way? Well, she supposed that meant more respectful courtship. She did like that much more. It was more romantic. Cats like that wouldn't get as mad at her for being clingy or a perfectionist. But the not speaking part could be an issue... Oh, never mind that. Greyfur seems to be just fine with me not talking! She flicked her ears and nodded smoothly, once again thumping her tail in agreement. Oh, that didn't land quite right. Another thump from her tail. Better!

[Mango]

The ragdoll looked at him wide-eyed. The traditional way? Well, she supposed that meant more respectful courtship. She did like that much more. It was more romantic. Cats like that wouldn't get as mad at her for being clingy or a perfectionist. But the not speaking part could be an issue... Oh, never mind that. Greyfur seems to be just fine with me not talking! She flicked her ears and nodded smoothly, once again thumping her tail in agreement. Oh, that didn't land quite right. Another thump from her tail. Better!
Greyfur really liked her, like really did. Frankly he didn’t notice that she didn’t talk much, but he was still enjoying her company,” I love your eyes, Primrosewhisker...and your unique and amazing name, your mother picked well.” he meowed smiling to her gently licking her fur once to smooth a small strand of fur standing up.

[Mayflower]

Greyfur really liked her, like really did. Frankly he didn’t notice that she didn’t talk much, but he was still enjoying her company,” I love your eyes, Primrosewhisper...and your unique and amazing name, your mother picked well.” he meowed smiling to her gently licking her fur once to smooth a small strand of fur standing up.
Primrose smiled again. He was being so nice to her! That wasn't normal... Cats were almost never explicitly nice to her. They just ignored her or laughed when she wouldn't respond to them- Oh! He just... fixed my fur. He fixed my fur! She very slightly wiggled. He might care about perfection just as much as she did! That was definitely something she was not used to seeing. So many cats just slept with no worries and an uneven number of leaves in their nests. How do they do that so easily? She wouldn't be able to sleep a wink! Primrosewhisper butted Greyfur's head lightly in thanks, tail lazily swaying.

[Mango]

Primrose smiled again. He was being so nice to her! That wasn't normal... Cats were almost never explicitly nice to her. They just ignored her or laughed when she wouldn't respond to them- Oh! He just... fixed my fur. He fixed my fur! She very slightly wiggled. He might care about perfection just as much as she did! That was definitely something she was not used to seeing. So many cats just slept with no worries and an uneven number of leaves in their nests. How do they do that so easily? She wouldn't be able to sleep a wink! Primrosewhisper butted Greyfur's head lightly in thanks, tail lazily swaying.
Greyfur purred at her playful headbutting. He really liked her, and had just noticed her she didn’t talk. But he didn’t care about that,” I really like you...“ he meowed not sure how she’d take it. He hoped it wouldn’t scare her off being so upfront about it.

[Mayflower]

Greyfur purred at her playful headbutting. He really liked her, and had just noticed her she didn’t talk. But he didn’t care about that,” I really like you...“ he meowed not sure how she’d take it. He hoped it wouldn’t scare her off being so upfront about it.
Primrosewhisper almost stopped working. He liked her? Cats don't just like her. They like her voice and her face but not her. Grayfur seemed to actually care about her actions! Primrose looked up at the older warrior with eyes full of wonder and inched closer to him so that some of the fluffier parts of her fur were pressed up against his sleek gray pelt. So far he didn't seem to mind her close proximity to him. Another bonus! The ragdoll molly was really starting to like him.

[Arie]

-- NIGHTOWL --
{Sorry it's a tad bit late}

Ploverspot let out a sigh and gazed at the medicine cat. "Age in itself isn't necessarily something I fear. But the slow deterioration is not exactly something I am a fan of." He sat up in the nest and had to wait a few moments for the stiffness, the mild pain in the joints to reside. He didn't know what he'd wanted out of this... wait. yes he did. "Is there anything you could do, give to me, I don't know, that could possibly help with the pain? Or the stiffness that is." In truth he hoped there was. Because training while in pain, while beneficial for a younger warrior learn how to function in battle and keep going despite injuries... It wasn't exactly beneficial to a teacher who had to be teaching and demonstrating the moves. "If there is not... I will be on my way." But he remained sitting upright, somewhat, yellow eyes focused on the medicine cat in mild curiosity.

[Leucos]

Dust

Ha! He does remember. Smiling like a idiot now , Lionwhisker fought to hold on his laughter. Yeah sure. Well he didn't know what those spikes felt like, it could very Well have hurt! But one or two wouldn't have been too bad.
The tom gave a frown, so a not so good mentor eh?
"was there a reason to why? Did you do anything to cause it?" he was just curious . It could have been any one of them.
Moves? Was he even allowed to share any? Well he is his own tom...he aught to know what's allowed and what isn't . A bit of a rebellious spark flashed in him as he grinned " well if you insist ~ yours truly knows a good few" hopefully he remembers them correctly .

[Puddle~]

She grinned, but then settled down. "Umm sorry. I get ummm hyper!" She said, shaking out her fur. "Sycamorerain." She repeated for the last time, then stopped.

(yes, I am writing this at 4 am)

“It’s okay, no need to feel bad.” Sycamorerain was still a little bit puzzled as to why the other warrior had repeated his name so many times. But he simply supposed that it was sort of fun to say, possibly due to the fact that it was on the longer side compared to most other names, yet still rolled off the tongue smoothly. Seeing that the molly had seemed initially embarrassed, he didn’t want to linger on the subject for too long, and so, the warrior attempted to change the subject. ”So, how’s life been treating ya? Anything interesting happened lately?” It was kind of a basic small-talk phrase, but he supposed that it might eventually blossom into some more interesting conversation. Lately, he’d found that talking to other cats was becoming a little easier, and he wasn’t as likely to shy away from socializing as much as before. Actually, he’d even become bold enough to start going up to socialize with other cats, such as he’d done with Snowmist a mere couple of moments ago. Perhaps that meant he was getting better at climbing out of his shell.

[Arie]

[ Arie ]

Softbriar glanced around the clearing deep in thought. It seemed their life was changing a whole lot these days. It's not so much that they were unwelcomed changes, having an older brother wasn't a horrible prospect, they'd been more upset by the secrecy before their meeting. Being named Deputy was defiantly welcomed, surprising, of course, but by now they had fully processed and accepted both situations. They couldn't afford any more slip-ups from being too distracted by their thoughts.
Their thoughts seemed to will an opportunity into existence, or at least into their head because the time seemed perfect for a little chat with big brother Ploverspot. They needed to get to know the tom better, since they had only had one previous interaction. They were kin after all, and now clanmates, no better time to become closer as siblings.
"Ploverspot." They called out to the similarly grey tom, "Do you have time to talk? Maybe we could take a walk through the territory?" Even if they were chatting Softbriar could still make time for some work, a stroll through the territory could offer ample time for them to hunt some.


Ploverspot had been resting, or well trying as much as he could. Outside of training Myrtlepaw he didn't exactly do much outside of napping and resting. Age was taking it told, as well as the arthritis that had been bothering him longer than he wanted to admit... But now at least he was talking with Lionwhisker about possible help for his joints. And so when his name was called, he lifted his head yellow eyes scanning to see who could possibly want anything with him? Not many was actually talking to him, but he expected that. Shadowclan was still a sore topic for most of the clan and his own heritage was not something that he liked to talk about anyway. Yet to his surprise it was none other but Softbriar. His sibling, and the clan's new deputy. He remembered their first interaction, brought on by Shadedpath - their mother - at a gathering a moon or so ago. This would be their first interaction and it was certain to be... complicated. So rising up on his paws, despite the protesting muscles the greying tom made his way over slowly. "Yeah. Sounds good." He nodded at their comment. It would be good to establish at least a kinship with his sibling... They were siblings after all and despite his ever growing relationship with their mother... Softbriar was not someone who'd he'd even know existed for a large part of his life until Shaded told him... well a few many gatherings ago by now. "A walk in the territory. You expecting to hunt or is it just to keep the conversation more private?"

[Dust]

Condorpaw huffed dramatically, rolling his eyes at the thought of his previous training session with his mentor,

"No!" Yes. "She's just weird, I dunno." He'd been nothing but a pain in the ass! And even though he had tried his absolute hardest not to, a smirk was twitching on his features. Eyes alight with mischief, Condorpaw hopped back up giving a small jig as Lionwhisker confirmed he actually knew a couple moves,

"Awesome! Please show me! Please! Please! Pleaseeeeeee! I'm so boreeeeeeeedddd!" Drawing out the last word, Condorpaw shuffled closer and pushed his bottom lip out. He blinked innocently at Lionwhisker, awaiting his answer with baited breath.

NIGHTOWL

[cloudii]

(yes, I am writing this at 4 am)

“It’s okay, no need to feel bad.” Sycamorerain was still a little bit puzzled as to why the other warrior had repeated his name so many times. But he simply supposed that it was sort of fun to say, possibly due to the fact that it was on the longer side compared to most other names, yet still rolled off the tongue smoothly. Seeing that the molly had seemed initially embarrassed, he didn’t want to linger on the subject for too long, and so, the warrior attempted to change the subject. ”So, how’s life been treating ya? Anything interesting happened lately?” It was kind of a basic small-talk phrase, but he supposed that it might eventually blossom into some more interesting conversation. Lately, he’d found that talking to other cats was becoming a little easier, and he wasn’t as likely to shy away from socializing as much as before. Actually, he’d even become bold enough to start going up to socialize with other cats, such as he’d done with Snowmist a mere couple of moments ago. Perhaps that meant he was getting better at climbing out of his shell.
She grinned. "Well, it's been normal for me...what about you?" She mewed happily. She liked this cat.

[Puddle~]

She grinned. "Well, it's been normal for me...what about you?" She mewed happily. She liked this cat.

"Well, it's been...okay I guess." Sycamorerain sighed. To be honest, his life had been fairly uneventful recently. Aside from a few interesting conversations, nothing much was going on. "I haven't been doing a whole lot, just sort of alternating between napping, hunting, and socializing...so, yeah. I've just been bored a whole lot. I was excited to receive an apprentice, but I haven't seen him around lately, and I'm guessing he disappeared off to wherever all those missing cats go."

[cloudii]

"Well, it's been...okay I guess." Sycamorerain sighed. To be honest, his life had been fairly uneventful recently. Aside from a few interesting conversations, nothing much was going on. "I haven't been doing a whole lot, just sort of alternating between napping, hunting, and socializing...so, yeah. I've just been bored a whole lot. I was excited to receive an apprentice, but I haven't seen him around lately, and I'm guessing he disappeared off to wherever all those missing cats go."
"Thats good!" She mewled happily. She felt a burst of energy, and zoomed around.

[Leucos]

Dust

Hmm..ok. He gave a mental shrug , it sounded fishy cuz he knew , he knew that mischievous spark. So he just decided to humor the kid. He grinned once more at the lad as his excitement was shown.
"ok, pay attention " he whispered and crouched " don't know how far you are, but this is a little something that every cat should learn" some cats might not think so, but it was a move that he enjoyed.
He rolled over , sprung up to his paws and lashed out a claw at the air "duck and slash ~" he purred. He called it that atleast he didn't care what the actual term was. " duck at an on coming frontal paw blow, roll away the quickly aim an attack. The best place is the face."

[Mango]

Primrosewhisper almost stopped working. He liked her? Cats don't just like her. They like her voice and her face but not her. Grayfur seemed to actually care about her actions! Primrose looked up at the older warrior with eyes full of wonder and inched closer to him so that some of the fluffier parts of her fur were pressed up against his sleek gray pelt. So far he didn't seem to mind her close proximity to him. Another bonus! The ragdoll molly was really starting to like him.
Greyfur was happy when she got closer to him and gently rested his tail against her tail. He normally got to get to know others through chatting, but he didn’t really know how to get to know her, but he wanted to, maybe he could think of questions that were yes or no questions, finally thinking of a question he asked,” Are you hungry?” he meowed thinking that if she wanted food, he might be able to figure out her favorite prey.

[Pluto]

[ Starfall - Yeah heh me too! Also sorry for the late reply I need to catch up ]

Rookbreeze padded after his apprentice. Blazingpaw. The name fit him well. The tom kept his cool as he padded after them, even though his tail-tip swished back and forth behind him. “Blazingpaw, lets start over.” He mewed, trying to cut his path to the camp entrance off. “I am Rookbreeze. I myself was formerly a rouge and was brought in as a kit. Though I know we probably don’t have the same situation going on, I get what it feels to be an outsider. The way to prove that your not to everybody is by showing you care and respect others, and not starting a fight or having an angry tone.” His voice was calm as the gray-blue furred tom looked his apprentice over. I hope I don’t screw this up. He thought, taking a deep breath to continue. “I want to help you as best I can. Tell me how I can help and I promise I’ll do my best.” Rookbreeze mewed, hoping he and Blazingpaw could start over so they could get on the right track. He waited for the apprentices answer, ear tip flicking once with a slight case of worry.

[lucidense]

Fawnfrost yawned softly, stretching on the rock as the sunlight cast on her pelt. The pretty shecat basked on the rock, feeling the sun seem to light up her fur. (Open) (I need a crush to mate for her, so just visitor message me if you got a guy for her)

[Dust]

Condorpaw watched with held breath, eyes wide as Lionwhisker performed the move,

"Woah." Was all he muttered before he leapt from his spot in an attempt to try, "My turn!" He didn't quite understand how it worked, but he's be damned if he didn't do it anyway! With the grace of a newborn kitten and brain power of a rock, the apprentice flung himself down on his side, rolled over a few times, then went to leap back up on his paws in preparation for the swipe. Well... It didn't go so well. Instead of landing on all four paws like any normal feline, once Condorpaw pushed himself up, all four legs extended outwards leaving him to flop belly first onto the ground. He must of looked like a starfish.

"Owww.." Condorpaw groaned quietly, the breath knocked from his chest for only a moment, "Like that?"

NIGHTOWL

[Leucos]

Dust

He chuckle d only to laugh a few, in a light hearted manner. Tail swishing "close . Not bad for a first timer . Keep practicing and you'll get it right . " he smiled down. "picture a enemy infront of you that may help more" he suggested. Hmmm....I wonder... he was debating on asking ...should he said for the right time? He would think he'll do better in a somewhat less busier lifestyle . Besides you lived longer in this... "hey bud, I have a position to offer you. If your interested of course " . He sure could use the extra help.

[Mayflower]

Fernglow basked in the sun as he padded through the clearing, the rays heating up his dark pelt. Sunnywillow had just moved out of the nursery following Soaringpaw's apprentice ceremony, and the tom wanted to check up on her. Though he was proud of his daughter, he couldn't help but feel dissapointed that Duskstar had changed her name from Faithkit to Soaringpaw. Sunnywillow named Faith in honor of Starclan. Now, Fernglow deep down knew that the smaller molly didn't really care for Starclan, but fooling himself was easier than the truth.

Speaking of Sunnywillow... his mate was also out, enjoying the sun in the nursery entrance. With a small smile, heavy steps led Fernglow over to the she-cat as he took a seat next to her. "Lovely day, isn't it?" She didn't like speaking to him often, that he sadly knew, but appearances had to be kept. The same appearances that made him seem in control. It was sad, really, but the warrior didn't really mind. He had faith- Soaringpaw and Berrybreeze to genuinely talk to, and family is family. Besides, Sunnywillow being so devoted to looking pure and innocent meant kits, and Fernglow was plenty happy to be a father many times over.

With another glance at his mate, he sighed slightly and draped his tail over her body. If they were going to keep up appearances, he could fool himself into thinking something was really there.
Beau

[Puddle~]

"Thats good!" She mewled happily. She felt a burst of energy, and zoomed around.

"Wh--" Sycamorerain was about to start asking another random question, when Snowmist suddenly leaped up and began zooming in circles around the clearing. "What the?" The other warrior was no doubt extremely energetic, almost like a kit or younger apprentice. Blinking a few times, he smiled a little, still confused yet amused by her behavior.

[kieryn]

Soulkit would accidently ram into fern glow unable to see where he was, she would mewl in shock as she looked for what she bumped into

[Dust]

Remaining briefly in his starfish position, Condorpaw spit a bit of dirt from his tongue before clambering to his paws. Confident in his definitely amazing execution of the move, he nodded along to Lionwhisker's praise, chest puffed out. He'd have to try his advice next time! And thank the stars he didn't snap at him for just doing the move - Lion was definitely higher up on his list now... well, not higher than Sweetpaw... and he did make that porcupine joke earlier...

"A position?" He raised a furrowed brow, lips pursed with curiosity, "What do ya mean? Like? Hunting position?"

NIGHTOWL

[dionysus]

[ Mayflower ]

Sunnywillow stifled a roll of her eyes when her mate appeared. She knew the tom had long since begun to realize that she wasn’t nearly as devoted to him as he was to her, and had decided to step up her facade. Appearances meant nothing if her own mate knew enough to sell her out. He couldn’t be allowed to continue noticing her disdain or he’d have to have an accident. As it was, she couldn’t do anything even slightly counter to her facade with his suspicions heightened. Thus, when Fernglow lay beside her, Sunnywillow turned on her stellar acting and cooed lovingly,

“Fernglow!”

She knew that if he was suspicious of her manipulation that he wouldn’t be fooled by a sudden switch, so her only choice was to act as though she was actually falling in love with him, rather than continuing to act like she was in love. The pale golden molly blinked at herself in surprise and cleared her throat uncomfortably, offering a quickly sheepish smile before fading it into one of love. Her eyes twinkled at him reflexively, but she looked away like she didn’t want him to see.

“Oh, the weather is absolutely divine! If only we knew where our little Soaringpaw was. We could all go for a walk together. Perhaps you might escort me on a walk later, if you aren’t busy with your warrior duties.”

Her gentle tone turned to one of poorly hidden pride as she pretended to be proud of her mate for his skills. Of course, she possessed equal skills, but the clan didn’t know that. As far as every other cat knew, she couldn’t do much more than hunt for herself and protect the nursery during an attack.

When Fernglow’s tail covered her back, Sunnywillow melted into him, then stiffened as though she were shocked. Her bright grey eyes flicked to his and then to her paws as she slowly allowed her body to relax into him again.

[tye]

Ivorypaw turned to her new mentor, she wasn’t sure if she liked him or not, but she’d suck it up and deal with him, maybe next time she’d be sure to be busy when he’s around by going on patrols with warriors, frankly she didn’t know why she was avoiding him, he had done nothing to prove his intentions weren’t good,” I’m here, did you take me for a generic apprentice? I rise with the birds.” she meowed. She had spent the last half hour sitting in her nest grooming her fur, she didn’t want to wake anyone so she had stayed put until Blackmoor got her, out of respect for her denmates.

Generic? What? What is she saying right now? His blue eyes darkened in a quizzical expression until it dawned on him the last second. "Huh." He didn't like the look she's giving him and wasn't sure if that was a cocky attitude she was giving him. "You rise with the birds, hm? Do you know what birds do after that?" he growled. "They get busy with duties! Rule one, don't make me wait for you. You should've already been out, ready to train and all that." The black warrior started to head out of camp not breaking his fast pace. It's either catch up or get lost. "Follow."

[cloudii]

"Wh--" Sycamorerain was about to start asking another random question, when Snowmist suddenly leaped up and began zooming in circles around the clearing. "What the?" The other warrior was no doubt extremely energetic, almost like a kit or younger apprentice. Blinking a few times, he smiled a little, still confused yet amused by her behavior.
She climbed a tree. "I'm FINALLY taller that you!" She said, her chest puffed out. "Ughhh I have /way/ too much energy-"

[Mango]

Generic? What? What is she saying right now? His blue eyes darkened in a quizzical expression until it dawned on him the last second. "Huh." He didn't like the look she's giving him and wasn't sure if that was a cocky attitude she was giving him. "You rise with the birds, hm? Do you know what birds do after that?" he growled. "They get busy with duties! Rule one, don't make me wait for you. You should've already been out, ready to train and all that." The black warrior started to head out of camp not breaking his fast pace. It's either catch up or get lost. "Follow."
Ivorypaw didn’t like him, she couldn’t take them much longer, but she’d suck it up and act like she could tolerate him. So she did what she could. She’d follow him to the territory and try to suck up whatever he was going to make her do, hopefully battle training.

[Puddle~]

She climbed a tree. "I'm FINALLY taller that you!" She said, her chest puffed out. "Ughhh I have /way/ too much energy-"

Aaaaand...now she had scampered to the top of a tree? Looking up, Sycamorerain was profoundly bewildered as to where this cat got all her energy from. "Be careful up there!" he called, slightly worrying about the other warrior's safety. The height of the tree, combined with her bouncy gait and extreme energy did not seem like a good mix. If she started hopping around up there, there's a good chance she might miss a branch and fall. Padding to a spot directly underneath the tree, the warrior looked straight up, waiting to see if Snowmist would come back down.

[cloudii]

She poked her nose trough the leaves. "C'mon!" She said, hugging the tree tightly. She stared at his nervous face. "Fine...!" She said playfully, then climbed down carefully. "Better?" she mewed, tipping her head.

[Puddle~]

She poked her nose trough the leaves. "C'mon!" She said, hugging the tree tightly. She stared at his nervous face. "Fine...!" She said playfully, then climbed down carefully. "Better?" she mewed, tipping her head.

"Yes, much better," Sycamorerain mewed, dipping his head. "I thought you might start bouncing around up there, and accidentally fall, or maybe snap the branch." He shuddered, trying not to think of the negative outcomes that could've arisen had she done what he'd just described. "But since you came down, crisis averted. For now at least." He sat back and smiled, waiting to see what feat she would do next.

[cloudii]

"Yes, much better," Sycamorerain mewed, dipping his head. "I thought you might start bouncing around up there, and accidentally fall, or maybe snap the branch." He shuddered, trying not to think of the negative outcomes that could've arisen had she done what he'd just described. "But since you came down, crisis averted. For now at least." He sat back and smiled, waiting to see what feat she would do next.
She pinned her ears, trembling. "No! I'm not THAT dumb!" She mewed. She tipped her head again. "D-do you wanna go on a walk?" she mewed.

[dionysus]

[ Fallen One- bump ]

[Mayflower]

Greyfur was happy when she got closer to him and gently rested his tail against her tail. He normally got to get to know others through chatting, but he didn’t really know how to get to know her, but he wanted to, maybe he could think of questions that were yes or no questions, finally thinking of a question he asked,” Are you hungry?” he meowed thinking that if she wanted food, he might be able to figure out her favorite prey.
Primrose cocked her head slightly, thinking it through. She was feeling a bit peckish... and if Greyfur ate too she could find out what he liked! She was rather intuitive, but even she couldn't guess a cat's favorite prey out of the blue. She perked up quickly and nodded, making a side note that he had moved his tail next to hers first. So he liked being close to cats too!

[Leucos]

Dust

Again he laughed "No! No no no - as in...uh..well it's like a role?" he had no better way to explain which is why he used the previous word. He may be medicine cat but he wasn't the smartest . Shaking his head he gave a chuckle " how about we take this somewhere more private eh?" he didn't want anything to be ruined!

[Dust]

A role? Now that sounded important! This was definitely worth his time... ok, Lionwhisker moved a bit further up his list. No, this was no time to let his mind run wild! Just figure out what he wanted. Nodding his head for the other to lead the way, Condorpaw would follow behind the other, chest puffed out confidently and a cocky grin settled across his maw.

NIGHTOWL

[sootsplashed]

Fawnfrost yawned softly, stretching on the rock as the sunlight cast on her pelt. The pretty shecat basked on the rock, feeling the sun seem to light up her fur. (Open) (I need a crush to mate for her, so just visitor message me if you got a guy for her)
Squirrelfur looked at Fawnfrost, purring. "Want to share?" He said, trying to flex on her by getting on top of the rock in one jump, but stumbled and fell on the floor.

[lucidense]

She turned over whenever he fell, chuckling a bit. "Sure, ya big goof. Just try not to get all skyclan leaping on me." She mewed, looking at him over the edge of the rock. Sootsplash

[sootsplashed]

She turned over whenever he fell, chuckling a bit. "Sure, ya big goof. Just try not to get all skyclan leaping on me." She mewed, looking at him over the edge of the rock. Sootsplash
He blushed when she called him goof and tried to get up again, more careful this time. "This is a warm rock." He said, trying to change the subject.

[lucidense]

"Yeah, the sunlight hits in just right." She mewed, rolling over onto her back and basking. She thumped her tail on a sunny spot beside her for him to join her. She smiled a bit, her cloud-ice blue eyes meeting his. Sootsplash (btw, she has the colors and pattern of a white tailed deer)

[sootsplashed]

"Yeah, the sunlight hits in just right." She mewed, rolling over onto her back and basking. She thumped her tail on a sunny spot beside her for him to join her. She smiled a bit, her cloud-ice blue eyes meeting his. Sootsplash (btw, she has the colors and pattern of a white tailed deer)
Squirrelfur caught himself staring at her even when Fawnfrost looked away and stopped himself. "It wouldn't be as nice without you on it though." he purred. ~Lucid Dreams~

[lucidense]

She let out a awkward, high-pitched sound. She felt her face turn red. "I felt like this morning was missing something- now I know what." She said smoothly, gazing up at the clouds. Sootsplash

[sootsplashed]

"What?" said Squirrelfur, totally confused. ~Lucid Dreams~

he's not super smart... lol

[kieryn]

Soulkit would slam into a rock her bad eyesight not allowing her to see it, he cries ringing out across the clearing

[lucidense]

She felt her face turn red again with embarrassment. "Er- never mind." She really thought she had been smooth there. Her tail swished over the toms fur, as if tickling his underbelly. Sootsplash

[Puddle~]

She pinned her ears, trembling. "No! I'm not THAT dumb!" She mewed. She tipped her head again. "D-do you wanna go on a walk?" she mewed.

"I--I wasn't calling you dumb, I just meant...I was...I..." As his voice trailed off, Sycamorerain sighed. He had no excuse, that was all on him. Way to go, mouse-brain! He supposed that all good things must come to an end. After multiple generally successful interactions with a couple of different cats, of course he'd have to go and start messing up all over again. The warrior wanted to slap himself in the face, but he didn't. After all, Snowmist was still there watching him. Instead, he perked his ears up to hear what the molly was going to say next. Perhaps it would present and opportunity for him to apologize. "Sure, I guess. Where do ya want to go?"

[cloudii]

"I--I wasn't calling you dumb, I just meant...I was...I..." As his voice trailed off, Sycamorerain sighed. He had no excuse, that was all on him. Way to go, mouse-brain! He supposed that all good things must come to an end. After multiple generally successful interactions with a couple of different cats, of course he'd have to go and start messing up all over again. The warrior wanted to slap himself in the face, but he didn't. After all, Snowmist was still there watching him. Instead, he perked his ears up to hear what the molly was going to say next. Perhaps it would present and opportunity for him to apologize. "Sure, I guess. Where do ya want to go?"
"Aw n-no--its okay!" she mewed, her eyes wide. She felt bad that she had made the tom feel bad. "D-dont feel bad..." She shuffled her paws, then heard what he had said. "Umm maybe we could go to the edge of the lake?" She said.

[Puddle~]

"Aw n-no--its okay!" she mewed, her eyes wide. She felt bad that she had made the tom feel bad. "D-dont feel bad..." She shuffled her paws, then heard what he had said. "Umm maybe we could go to the edge of the lake?" She said.

"Ahh, no it's fine. I'm just a little upset with myself for messing up. But yes, we can take a walk to the lake." Sycamorerain was about to start heading out of camp, when he realized something. Lake? What lake? The only lake he knew was Roaring Lake. But to access it, they'd have to go through Cliff Pass, and... Well, Cliff Pass wasn't exactly somewhere the warrior would want to go unless he had to. Plus, they'd need to cross the ShadowClan border, and that was a definite no-go. Maybe Snowmist was just a little rusty with her locations. So, he suggested somewhere else instead. "We actually can't go to the lake, since Roaring Lake is in ShadowClan territory. How about we got to Sunkissed Creek instead?" In his mind, the creek was a much better option than the lake. They wouldn't need to break any rules, and the only thing they'd be at risk for was larger predators, but none had been spotted recently, so they would likely be in the clear. Looking up from his thoughts, he waited patiently for Snowmist's response.

[cloudii]

"Ahh, no it's fine. I'm just a little upset with myself for messing up. But yes, we can take a walk to the lake." Sycamorerain was about to start heading out of camp, when he realized something. Lake? What lake? The only lake he knew was Roaring Lake. But to access it, they'd have to go through Cliff Pass, and... Well, Cliff Pass wasn't exactly somewhere the warrior would want to go unless he had to. Plus, they'd need to cross the ShadowClan border, and that was a definite no-go. Maybe Snowmist was just a little rusty with her locations. So, he suggested somewhere else instead. "We actually can't go to the lake, since Roaring Lake is in ShadowClan territory. How about we got to Sunkissed Creek instead?" In his mind, the creek was a much better option than the lake. They wouldn't need to break any rules, and the only thing they'd be at risk for was larger predators, but none had been spotted recently, so they would likely be in the clear. Looking up from his thoughts, he waited patiently for Snowmist's response.
"Oh--pffft, my bad! Sure!" She said, pawing her head. "Stupid cat!" She thought. She pricked her ears, but then pinned them. "I like them pinned!" She decided. "C'mon!"

[Mango]

Primrose cocked her head slightly, thinking it through. She was feeling a bit peckish... and if Greyfur ate too she could find out what he liked! She was rather intuitive, but even she couldn't guess a cat's favorite prey out of the blue. She perked up quickly and nodded, making a side note that he had moved his tail next to hers first. So he liked being close to cats too!
Greyfur carefully made his way to the freshkill pile and gently picked up a squirrel,” If you like squirrel we can share, or we can share something you like.” he offered.

[Quasar]

Birchpaw padded into the apprentice's den, searching for her nest. She padded over to it, flopping down and resting her head on the outer rim of the moss bed. Sighing, she waited for someone to come in so that she had someone to talk to.

(Open)

[Leucos]

Wings Dust

Dragging Duskpaw along with him he looked for Condorpaw "so how's it feel to hang with a oldie ? Hmm? I bet you never imagined doing this with someone " he smiled . Trying to start up a conversation , eyes squinting as he looked around " now I just hope condorpaw is here...it'll be disappointing if he decided to bail out as we are starting " he sighed.

[Wings]

[ Zesty Mango - Sorry bout the delay! ]
--Duskpaw--

Smiling at the kit, Alright. Show me your best crouch!" She knew already it wasn't going to be good but, it would give her somewhere to start.

[ NIGHTOWL Dust ]
--Duskpaw--

Padded along side her friend, Duskpaw laughed a little. "You're not that old and you're sure right about that. Never thought I'd be doing this, though, I guess I am now." The tan-ginger she looked around the clearing as Lionwhisker did. "Yeah, that'd be annoying and a bummer."

[Mayflower]

Fernglow found himself smiling before thinking. Sunnywillow seemed to be.. excited to see him? That wasn't normally how she reacted. Maybe she was warming up to him. The large tom purred lightly, taking in her words of praise. This wasn't normally like her but it felt... authentic.

"I would be honored, dear."

As Sunnywillow tensed at his tail he almost removed it, but seeing her calm he left it where it was. This felt nice, being able to relax and act like an actual couple instead of feeling used. He could definitely get used to this. It felt like... well it felt like how it was with Owltail and his previous family. He definitely missed them, his kits and his past mate, but they were gone. Left the clans, moved clans, died, the only one he had left from his past life was Berrybreeze.

Despite it all, he was content. He still had Berrybreeze and now he had Sunnywillow and Soaringpaw and whatever kits the future brings him. Even if his mate seemed to teeter between using him and liking him, for now he was willing to be fooled.

"Say, where is Soaringpaw? I've hardly seen her since her big day."
Beau

[Cobra]

Leafpool licked her paw.
(hey u guys wanna prank her?) Wings NIGHTOWL

[Mango]

[ Zesty Mango - Sorry bout the delay! ]
--Duskpaw--

Smiling at the kit, Alright. Show me your best crouch!" She knew already it wasn't going to be good but, it would give her somewhere to start.



(NP- Life can be a pain!)

Chivekit gave a smile before wriggling close to the ground, his belly actually brushing the ground his tail straight up and he kept wiggling slightly not really staying still.

[Dust]

Striding over with a mischievous smile was Condorpaw. He wouldn't have missed this for the world! Being able to pull pranks? And not get in trouble?! With a huff, he gave both cats a questioning glance, not wanting to draw attention to the fact that he maaay have been just a tad bit late.

"I'm here! Well, are we gonna get started?" The apprentice smirked, cocking a brow with anticipation.

NIGHTOWL Wings

[Wings]

[ Zesty Mango ]
--Duskpaw--

Giving a small laugh to the cute kit, she cuffed him softly on the ear. "Keep your tail down, it will help you balance better and the prey won't be able to se it if it is hovering above the ground. And stop wiggling! Your prey would of already ran away because of all the noise you were making!" She quite liked this kit.

[Mango]

[ Zesty Mango ]
--Duskpaw--

Giving a small laugh to the cute kit, she cuffed him softly on the ear. "Keep your tail down, it will help you balance better and the prey won't be able to se it if it is hovering above the ground. And stop wiggling! Your prey would of already ran away because of all the noise you were making!" She quite liked this kit.
Chivekit kept his tail down and fought his instincts to wiggle, but was shifting between his two front paws. Since he couldn’t really stay still.

[Wings]

[ Zesty Mango ]
--Duskpaw--

"Much better, you'll be able to stay still better once your older, I promise. Now, do you wanna play fight?" She got up and crouched playfully with her plumed tail fluttering in the background


[ Pluto ]
--Duskpaw--

Padding out of the apprentice's den was Duskpaw, with a stiff leg. Foxbound had taken the she out training yesterday and her leg was feeling it. To be honest, it hadn't worked out in about 3 moons. Spotting her new friend, the tan-ginger she trotted over. "Heya Sweetpaw!"

[Mango]

[ Zesty Mango ]
--Duskpaw--

"Much better, you'll be able to stay still better once your older, I promise. Now, do you wanna play fight?" She got up and crouched playfully with her plumed tail fluttering in the background



Chivekit gave an excited smile and wiggled his tail in excitement as he tried to figure out where he could target the apprentice,” Yes...please Duskpaw!“ he meowed remembering he is expected to say please.

[Leucos]

Wings Dust

He snickered with a tail swish "why thank you " and yeah it would be, all he did was give a agreeing nod. His left ear perked up as a familiar voice could be heard, grinning " ah! There ye are ! Yes, yes we are~" he purred as he sat and wrapped his tail around his paws. " now , we gotta have to brainstorm here...I don't know too well what ye apprentices do for gags these days...so.." and if it's just the same old thing. ..then he'd be mousebrained! Besides mostly apprentices had awesome ideas. Mischievous little things.

[Mayflower]

Greyfur carefully made his way to the freshkill pile and gently picked up a squirrel,” If you like squirrel we can share, or we can share something you like.” he offered.
So he likes squirrel! Good to know. Primrosewhisper stood from her seat in the clearing and almost floated over to him, her paws silent on the ground. Squirrel wasn't necessarily her favorite, she much preferred robin, but she still enjoyed it. She shook her head slowly and dipped to the squirrel, communicating that she was okay with eating it. Two things he likes. Contact and squirrel. Got it!

[Wings]

[ Zesty Mango ]
--Duskpaw--

Aiming the first playful bat, she aimed for the young tom's side, looking to roll him over or onto his side. Her tail flicking in amusement. She enjoyed playing, as apprentices usually didn't get to do it as much as kits did.


[ NIGHTOWL Dust ]
--Duskpaw--

The older apprentice nodded and flicked her tail in greeting. Sitting down next to Lionwhisker and looking between the two toms. She never really did that much like this, she usually prefer talking or play fighting with kits or friends. "Eh, I've been in camp so long, I pretty much just talk now."

[Mango]

So he likes squirrel! Good to know. Primrosewhisper stood from her seat in the clearing and almost floated over to him, her paws silent on the ground. Squirrel wasn't necessarily her favorite, she much preferred robin, but she still enjoyed it. She shook her head slowly and dipped to the squirrel, communicating that she was okay with eating it. Two things he likes. Contact and squirrel. Got it!
Greyfur was pleased and carefully set down the squirrel before settling down in the sunlight and gave a small nod as he laid down next to the squirrel, he’d let her take the first bite as a gentleman should.

[Abyssopelagic]

Rainquail

"well, I'll be bringing him back if at all possible ...or if I get duskstars idea on what to do..I'll go her way. Time would tell love. " im sorry...i..really don't know

Sighing "think about it tonight ? "
Breezehen nodded. "Thank you....." If she wasnt actually going, she was quite unlikely to change her mind. She appreciated Lionwhisker none the less.

[Socks]

Ploverspot had been resting, or well trying as much as he could. Outside of training Myrtlepaw he didn't exactly do much outside of napping and resting. Age was taking it told, as well as the arthritis that had been bothering him longer than he wanted to admit... But now at least he was talking with Lionwhisker about possible help for his joints. And so when his name was called, he lifted his head yellow eyes scanning to see who could possibly want anything with him? Not many was actually talking to him, but he expected that. Shadowclan was still a sore topic for most of the clan and his own heritage was not something that he liked to talk about anyway. Yet to his surprise it was none other but Softbriar. His sibling, and the clan's new deputy. He remembered their first interaction, brought on by Shadedpath - their mother - at a gathering a moon or so ago. This would be their first interaction and it was certain to be... complicated. So rising up on his paws, despite the protesting muscles the greying tom made his way over slowly. "Yeah. Sounds good." He nodded at their comment. It would be good to establish at least a kinship with his sibling... They were siblings after all and despite his ever growing relationship with their mother... Softbriar was not someone who'd he'd even know existed for a large part of his life until Shaded told him... well a few many gatherings ago by now. "A walk in the territory. You expecting to hunt or is it just to keep the conversation more private?"
Softbriar was glad for the agreement on Ploverspot’s part, they’d have felt rather embarrassed to discover he simply wanted nothing to do with them. If that had happened they would probably just bother him until he agreed to talk. They didn’t expect them to be fast friends, just to be on good enough terms. Their relationship with the rest of their family was okay at worst, they rather enjoyed being an older sibling. “Well if we were to run into some prey, I wouldn’t pass it up.” They shrugged, though they did have plans to bring something back to camp. Work was something they could just ignore, the troubles of the clan would always weigh in their mind. “The clearing can just be crowded at times, it’s good to get some fresh air.” Truth be told they had no real plan for this conversion, they guessed they’d just talk about themselves in hopes that Ploverspot would do the same.
The one thing they knew had in common was their mother and they now shared a clan, but maybe they should start out with some more simple topics. Small talk… How would they usually talk to new cats? The easiest thing to start with would probably be, “How have you been for you? I hope you enjoy being here in ThunderClan. Things have been a bit exciting recently, but times are just tense.” They couldn’t help feeling like they were saying too much to a rival clan at a gathering, but Ploverspot was a clanmate now so there shouldn’t be anything to hide.

[Shade.]

Pinepaw sat quietly, staring out into the distance. She really didn't feel anything at this point. Only emptyness. She didn't mind, though. It was better than being depressed. That was for sure. Maybe that was how she was meant to be. She lifted a paw to her scarred face. She had been such a scrawny kit with such a big scar. Now she was an even scrawnyer apprentice. Her stumach rumbled but as usual, she ignored it.

[Shadowsight]

Shadowsight glanced at the apprentice. She didn't look happy... She looked... empty. "What's wrong Pinepaw?" She asked. Shadeleaf

[Shade.]

Shadowsight glanced at the apprentice. She didn't look happy... She looked... empty. "What's wrong Pinepaw?" She asked. Shadeleaf

"Nothing...I'm fine." she said in a monotone oice. It had become sort of a habit. She couldn't tell anyone anything. She knew every cay was cruel and selfish deep down, including her. All the little secrets she knew, all the things cats tried to hide. Still, they kept acting like they cared.
"I just woke up from a nightmare. I'll be fine."she said quietly.

[Shadowsight]

Shadowsight sat down beside her. "You know you can tell me anything, right?" She looked away. "I had a littermate once. She was called Fern. She..." Her voice faltered. "She died protecting me from a fox when it broke into our den in the woods." Shadowsight bowed her head. "I've never told anyone about her. I just let them believe I was an only kit."
She looked at Pinepaw again. "It hurts, you know. Keeping a secret like that for so long. Please don't tell anyone."
She glanced away. "It was all my fault..."

[sootsplashed]

She felt her face turn red again with embarrassment. "Er- never mind." She really thought she had been smooth there. Her tail swished over the toms fur, as if tickling his underbelly. Sootsplash
He purred again, then swished his tail at Fawnfrost, secretly hoping they would play fight. ~Lucid Dreams~

[lucidense]

She felt her tail intertwine with Squirrelfur's, purring softly. This was a lazy day, and she liked it. (Can you not quote and mention me? You only need to do one.) @Sootsplash (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=12250)

[dionysus]

[ Mayflower ]

Sunnywillow closed her eyes and stretched her face to the sun, letting out a purr as Fernglow agreed to a walk. It would be a perfect time to start planning another litter. The thought of having kits again almost made her want to shudder, but it had to be done. She couldn’t be an essential and revered part of the clan without doing something and the best way to keep an alibi was to seem helpless. Kits were the only way she could do both and thus maintain the perfect balance of innocence and utility.

The pale golden molly peeked open an eye at the question and looked around the clearing before responding airily,

“Oh I’m sure she’s just making new friends by now. I feel better about these young cats knowing that our daughter is there to show them the right way. Not every queen is as faithful in their duty to Starclan- I can’t even imagine what things those apprentices are trying to put into her head now that she is separated from us. I am confident in what I taught her and I know our daughter to be a beacon of Starclan’s light.”

Ugh. Disgusting.

[sootsplashed]

She felt her tail intertwine with Squirrelfur's, purring softly. This was a lazy day, and she liked it. (Can you not quote and mention me? You only need to do one.) @Sootsplash (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=12250)
Squirrelfur relaxed all the way, sitting there with Fawnfrost. He could stay there forever, there tails twined, sitting on a warm rock. What could be better?

(sorry, I'll just quote you. Also I can have one of my characters interrupt them maybe?)

[Pluto]

[ Wings ]

Sweetpaw was finishing the remains of her rabbit when she heard her friend padding over. Sweetpaw watched her tan-furred friend pad over and scanned her for something different before her eyes lit up and a smile edged its way on her maw. “You’re leg is free!” She chirped, getting up and padding towards her to meet her half way. “How does it feel to be without a cast?” Her time was light and close to a purr, and she truly was glad her friend had her cast off finally. The adventures we can finally get into! She thought cheerfully, flicking her oak-colored ear. “What’s up?” Sweetpaw asked, remembering that her friend had padded to her and unable to do anything but be suddenly curious as to why.

[Dust]

Condorpaw could empathize with that sentiment, nodding his head along as Duskpaw mentioned being in camp all the time. Ok, so they needed a plan. Hm.. Think Condor, think! Squinting his eyes shut, the apprentice tapped the ground lightly with a paw as the wheels in his brain turned with effort. Oh! Got it! With an excited squirm, Condorpaw piped up,

"Oh! I know there's a big ant hill just outside camp." His nose scrunched up thinking about the time him and Sweetpaw had played with them. Of course, that had been a bit naughty, considering they had been kits at the time. Ant racing was always fun as well, but definitely not prank worthy!

"It tickles when they run up through your fur... we could always put some in a nest?" Condorpaw glanced between Lionwhisker and Duskpaw, hoping that his idea would have some sort of leverage.

NIGHTOWL Wings

[Mango]

[OPEN]
Chivekit wanted a cool story, he loved stories, but he was getting sick of his mother telling her stories, he wanted elder stories, but there weren’t any elders in Thunderclan. So he looked around the clearing for an old warrior,” Can any old warrior tell me a story?” he asked not realizing it came off as sort of rude.

[sootsplashed]

[OPEN]
Chivekit wanted a cool story, he loved stories, but he was getting sick of his mother telling her stories, he wanted elder stories, but there weren’t any elders in Thunderclan. So he looked around the clearing for an old warrior,” Can any old warrior tell me a story?” he asked not realizing it came off as sort of rude.
Morninglily padded into the clearing and heard the little kit asking if he could hear a story from an old warrior. "I'm not too old, but I can tell you a story, She purred, looking into his little eyes kindly. "What do you want it to be about?" Zesty Mango

[Mango]

Morninglily padded into the clearing and heard the little kit asking if he could hear a story from an old warrior. "I'm not too old, but I can tell you a story, She purred, looking into his little eyes kindly. "What do you want it to be about?" Zesty Mango
Chivekit flicked his tail,” I don’t know. I just want a cool story about being an apprentice or warrior.” he meowed hoping that Morninglily would have a cool story to tell him.

[sootsplashed]

Chivekit flicked his tail,” I don’t know. I just want a cool story about being an apprentice or warrior.” he meowed hoping that Morninglily would have a cool story to tell him.
"I don't think you ever heard about my warrior ceremony." She said, walking over to a nice soft spot and tapping the ground with her tail for Chivekit to sit next to her. "It was probably the weirdest warrior ceremony in the history of all the clans," She jokingly mewed. "Do you want to hear about it?"

[Mango]

"I don't think you ever heard about my warrior ceremony." She said, walking over to a nice soft spot and tapping the ground with her tail for Chivekit to sit next to her. "It was probably the weirdest warrior ceremony in the history of all the clans," She jokingly mewed. "Do you want to hear about it?"
Chivekit gave a nod,” Sure.” he meowed. He was confused how a warrior ceremony could go weird, maybe Duskstar stumbled over her words? That was really all he could think of.

[sootsplashed]

"Well, I had just recieved my warrior name, all the cats were chanting it. She paused for a second. "Morninglily, Morninglily, Morninglily!, When an apprentice screamed." She looked into Chivekit's eyes. "It was Squirrelpaw, now known as Squirrelfur." She took another pause. "He was yelling 'there's a fox in the nursery! there's a fox in the nursery!' We had all stared at him in shock. I ran into the nursery, claws unsheathed, ready for anything." Zesty Mango
(stopping at an interesting point to let Chivekit say something)

[peponceo]

Robinkit poked her head out of the nursery, narrowing her eyes as she examined the clearing. She softly put one paw outside, then another, and then her two hind legs at once. She walked only in the shadows, pressing herself to the camp's walls. She had been avoiding her sister for the whole day. That annoying, loud furball. But now she couldn't handle any cat. Even the noises from outside the nursery were bothering her now, so she was about to leave the camp. She then ducked between a small gap in the sharp thorns, stalking out of the barrier cautiously so she could get out with the smallest number of thorns stuck in her fur. She managed to escape and sprinted away.

[Puddle~]

-Cloud-

Arriving back at the camp, Sycamorerain followed Snowmist over to a nice shaded corner of camp. He sat down beside her and waited, allowing her to take the first bite of the squirrel. As he waited patiently, the warrior gazed up at the sky to watch the sun begin sinking in the distance, lighting the sky with beautiful streaks in hues of yellows, violets, and blues. Turning back, he smiled at the other warrior. "Don't you just love watching the sun set? It's just so... so..." He paused mid sentence, searching for the right words to convey his thoughts. After a little bit of introspective thinking, the right words finally appeared. "It's just so sensational. Ya know? Seeing all the yellow and orange fade away into blue and violet, and watching the stars appear to light the sky."

[cloudii]

-Cloud-

Arriving back at the camp, Sycamorerain followed Snowmist over to a nice shaded corner of camp. He sat down beside her and waited, allowing her to take the first bite of the squirrel. As he waited patiently, the warrior gazed up at the sky to watch the sun begin sinking in the distance, lighting the sky with beautiful streaks in hues of yellows, violets, and blues. Turning back, he smiled at the other warrior. "Don't you just love watching the sun set? It's just so... so..." He paused mid sentence, searching for the right words to convey his thoughts. After a little bit of introspective thinking, the right words finally appeared. "It's just so sensational. Ya know? Seeing all the yellow and orange fade away into blue and violet, and watching the stars appear to light the sky."
Snowmist took a quick bite, then pricked her ears, listening to what he was saying. "Yeah--I...it's pretty and..." She got lost in thought, staring up at the sky thoughtfully. She nosed the squirrel towards him, sweeping her fluffy tail to the other side. She looked back at him, a soft smile on her face. "I just...cant describe the feeling y'know?" Snowmist mewed. She was talking about the sky, but also him, in a way.

[Quasar]

Squirrelfur relaxed all the way, sitting there with Fawnfrost. He could stay there forever, there tails twined, sitting on a warm rock. What could be better?

(sorry, I'll just quote you. Also I can have one of my characters interrupt them maybe?)

Pebblesong was padding over to the fresh kill pile, her belly rumbling. What she didn't notice was that a rather large stone was in front of her paws. She tripped on it, letting out a small squeak as she fell. In fact, she crashed into a large boulder that two cat's were perched on top of. She jumped in fear, "Eep! I-I'm so s-sorry!" she mewed her eyes wide in panic.

~Lucid Dreams~

[lucidense]

Fawnfrost yelped as she and Squirrelfur practically rolled off the rock. She fell on the bigger tom, the momentum thrusting her face at Squirrelfur until they're faces were about a mousetail apart. Mumble Sootsplash

[Puddle~]

Snowmist took a quick bite, then pricked her ears, listening to what he was saying. "Yeah--I...it's pretty and..." She got lost in thought, staring up at the sky thoughtfully. She nosed the squirrel towards him, sweeping her fluffy tail to the other side. She looked back at him, a soft smile on her face. "I just...cant describe the feeling y'know?" Snowmist mewed. She was talking about the sky, but also him, in a way.

[Oh boy. Does she like like him?]

Sighing, Sycamorerain took a large bite out of the squirrel, before looking back up at the sky. He watched in awe as the last few traces of daylight yellows all faded into the gloomy dark hues of the night. "Yeah, same... it's just... astonishing I guess. Like you can't take your eyes off of it." Turning back to the meal, he took another nibble of the squirrel, then pushed it back to Snowmist so she could eat her fair share. The stars twinkled in sky, piercing holes of light in the blanket of darkness, and the moon began rising on the side opposite of where the sun had set, its beautiful silky light casting an illuminated glow on the clearing.

[cloudii]

[Oh boy. Does she like like him?]

Sighing, Sycamorerain took a large bite out of the squirrel, before looking back up at the sky. He watched in awe as the last few traces of daylight yellows all faded into the gloomy dark hues of the night. "Yeah, same... it's just... astonishing I guess. Like you can't take your eyes off of it." Turning back to the meal, he took another nibble of the squirrel, then pushed it back to Snowmist so she could eat her fair share. The stars twinkled in sky, piercing holes of light in the blanket of darkness, and the moon began rising on the side opposite of where the sun had set, its beautiful silky light casting an illuminated glow on the clearing.
[Yes! Is that bad? owo'
Snowmist nodded. "Yeah...that explains it." She glanced at him quickly, then took a bite of the squirrel. "Mmm, this is good!" She smiled, and looked up at the moon, purring. "It's so pretty outside tonight. I'm lucky...so are you." she said, her gaze transfixed on the moon.

[Pluto]

[ Dust ]

Sweetpaw blinked grogginess from her eyes. The brown molly's pelt was sticking up from what she barely remembered as a dream as she let out a content sigh. She was so ready for today! And so glad she could have another exploration! But with who... Her gaze swiveled around the apprentice's den before it fell on her brother. She hopped up to her paws and padded over to him, prodding his side with her paw softly but relentlessly. "Condorpaw? Condorpaw? Let's go explore. Are you ready? Come on come on! There's got to be something exciting for today." Sweetpaw chirped quietly in his ear, seeing the dawn light filtering into the den. If they got out now, they could probably go unnoticed straight out of the camp entrance and into the forest to go hunting or exploring.

[Puddle~]

[Yes! Is that bad? owo'
Snowmist nodded. "Yeah...that explains it." She glanced at him quickly, then took a bite of the squirrel. "Mmm, this is good!" She smiled, and looked up at the moon, purring. "It's so pretty outside tonight. I'm lucky...so are you." she said, her gaze transfixed on the moon.

[No it’s not bad, he just hasn’t caught the hint yet. Also idk if you knew already, but he’s trans ftm]

Sycamorerain started up at the moon as well, gazing into its beautiful reflecting white light. Taking another bite of the squirrel he didn’t notice Snowmist sneaking a glance at him. “Yeah... I suppose, in a way, it’s a good thing I fell asleep for a while back at the creek. Otherwise we would’ve gotten back and eaten earlier. And we’d probably be dozed off in the warriors’ den instead of out here being able to admire the wonders of nature.”

[cloudii]

[No it’s not bad, he just hasn’t caught the hint yet. Also idk if you knew already, but he’s trans ftm]

Sycamorerain started up at the moon as well, gazing into its beautiful reflecting white light. Taking another bite of the squirrel he didn’t notice Snowmist sneaking a glance at him. “Yeah... I suppose, in a way, it’s a good thing I fell asleep for a while back at the creek. Otherwise we would’ve gotten back and eaten earlier. And we’d probably be dozed off in the warriors’ den instead of out here being able to admire the wonders of nature.”
[Yeah, I knew ^w^ ]
"Yeah.." She thought about that, and then perked up. "Good boy!" She patted his head playfully, imitating the Twolegs