May Gathering

[BEAR.]

Please wait for your respective Clan leader or deputy to post before you arrive!
Note: While Eveningmist has received his lives, his return to the Clan hasn't been announced. Cats can assume he went to the Starcave and is Eveningstar but shouldn't know for certain until he makes his announcement.

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[ Jackpot, Undertaker, Puddle~, spade, gs29513, Moonraven, TheNyanCatMinecart ]

[spade]

Exhausting. That was the perfect word to describe the past few nights. New expectations weighed heavily on Kestrelstar as he led his Clan across their territory, following the trail that snaked it's way to Seastones. He wanted to get there quick, before the other Clans, and the anxiety that fluttered in his stomach and swirled down around his paws aided in such a quest. The events that had unfolded after leaving the Starcave with Snakeheart were still fresh in his mind. Lionstorm. Fawnsqueak. ThunderClan.

Giving a dismissive flick of his tail to the rest of his Clan, Kestrelstar broke off to make his way to the rocks where he would now sit, scrambling up to take his place where he'd seen Sootstar sit many times before. Now it was just a waiting game to see who showed up first. Part of him hoped it would be Twilightstar - a peaceful start to what he knew would be a rather big storm. Or maybe the stars would bless him and give him one on one time with Buckstar - the traitor who had felt it necessary to not only slaughter two of the most noble, prominent cats of RiverClan, but neglect to return their bodies.

Oh, how tonight would be interesting.

[ RIVERCLAN HAS ARRIVED! ]

[Lavender'fur]

;Hawkwhisker;
The white warrior was right behind Kestrelstar, hoping to get front row seats this Gathering. It would be interesting; the first Gathering since Lionstorm's death. ThunderClan had a lot to say for themselves.
Hawkwhisker sat at the front, as close to the leader's rock as he could get.

// Open \\

[Dizerel]

With how stressful the past few days had been, this was the first time she had ever not been in the mood to attend a gathering. She was still here, though. A fox length or two behind Kestrelstar. He was the only reason she came. He had been stressed beyond belief and she wanted to keep an eye on him. If nothing else, at least be there to encourage him during his first time leading a gathering. There was also the issue with thunderclan. Wanting to avoid conflict at all costs, but if a fight broke out, she would need to be there to break it up or protect her clanmates if needed. Times were tense for almost all the clans.

Still. She couldn't let her fatigue and sense of unease stop her from being who she normally was. If she let a few bad days stop her from being friendly then she might as well give up the whole act of kindness entirely. Determined to make at least one new friend from another clan this gathering. That was the minimum goal. Also, harsh words would doubtlessly be exchanged between her clanmates and thunderclan. Hopefully her large and intimidating size would be able to stop anyone from trying anything rash.

(Open roleplay! Especially with cats from other clans! Come make a friend with a bug cuddly lovebug!)

[Tiabirb]

Starlingflight wanted to see how this went. Would the leaders be dumb and bark each other up every tree they could, or would they try civility. There was so much hurt and confusion, and she knew just one wrong word could set the entire gathering ablaze with hostilities and flying claws.

She looked over and spotted Junipersong. She hadn't spoken to the she-cat in a while, and she felt guilty for not supporting Junipersong as she should have. Padding over, she meowed, "May I sit here?" It was an almost timid question. Some cats had noticed her fondness for the she-cat, but it was simply because...well...Starlingflight didn't quite know either.

Dizerel

[shaded shadow]

Songblossom followed her clan leader to the gathering she wondered if lionstorms death would be brought and what would thunderclan say about it.

[Dizerel]

As she got settled down, finding a nice spot to sit where practically anyone entering the gathering could see her with her large stature, hoping that she could still find those who valued friendship and comradery even in dark times like these. She was pleasantly surprised to see Starlingflight walk up.

"Of course, make yourself comfortable! We probably have a long night ahead of us." Her fluffy tail patting a nice spot to sit next to the big molly. Starlingflight reminded Junipersong of her mother, River. It had been moons since she last talked with her mother, so having someone else to sort of fill that role helped to ease the pain of having no kin inside the clan. "I find you very brave for speaking up at the gathering. We mustn't lose ourselves, even in the face of adversity" She mewed wisely.

// Tiabirb

[spade]

Whew! They had made it to the Gathering! And not one drop of blood had been spilled. Prancing in with a bit of enthusiasm despite the sorrowful circumstances that had led to the increased tensions, Olivenose glanced around as her paws hit the sand. It seemed as though only RiverClan was here at the moment - phooey! Well that was just simply boring. There was more than one Clan in the forest, and she was tiiiiired of interacting with battle-hungry mongrels. Or the peace-lovers - blegh! Both were just being party poopers on her otherwise miraculous daily life!

The moonlight illuminated her white fluffy coat as she circled around the outskirts of Seastones, sniffing here and there at the edge. Waves crashing in the distance captured her attention, albeit momentarily, as within the next moment she was off again, sand crunching in between her toes. "I bet this place would make a niiiiiice lil' home!" she chirped happily, seemingly oblivious to the cats piling in, the scowls and tense muscles. Olivenose, like always, was just in her own little world.

[ CLOSED - for OhZeeWolf ]

[Willie Warf]

Stonefoot walked into the gathering, head bowed low. He may have to leave early due to the rage that fueled his heart. He had no reason to forgive thunderclan and was afraid that he may bust and attack. His usually playful demeanor was gone and the aura around him was fearful. If someone didn't calm him down, he may just lose it

(Open!)

[Tiabirb]

As she got settled down, finding a nice spot to sit where practically anyone entering the gathering could see her with her large stature, hoping that she could still find those who valued friendship and comradery even in dark times like these. She was pleasantly surprised to see Starlingflight walk up.

"Of course, make yourself comfortable! We probably have a long night ahead of us." Her fluffy tail patting a nice spot to sit next to the big molly. Starlingflight reminded Junipersong of her mother, River. It had been moons since she last talked with her mother, so having someone else to sort of fill that role helped to ease the pain of having no kin inside the clan. "I find you very brave for speaking up at the gathering. We mustn't lose ourselves, even in the face of adversity" She mewed wisely.

// Tiabirb



Starlingflight purred and settled herself in next to Junipersong. "I couldn't agree more." It was..nice. Being close to Junipersong. Their build was almost the same, and despite the differences in their coat, one could almost assume they might have been kin. "Tonight will be the night that decides what path our Clan is going to take," She murmured softly, "Have you spoken to Kestrelstar about..." She alluded to the moment Junipersong had come across the older molly, and how she had worried about who she was and what she had done. She could see that Juniper had grown from that moment, and she was a confident, budding warrior. A flicker of pride made Starlingflight's chest ache.

Starlingflight sighed deeply as she watched Kestrelstar take his place above them on the rock of leaders. "Our leader is young and still so very much in need of you. I believe if anyone can temper him, even just for a moment, it's you, dear. Being leader can make one seem all alone, isolated from their friends and family. Be there to remind him that he is not alone."

[Ziera]

// Stormtalon | RiverClan - interact at your own risk <3

It was Storm's habit to linger behind the mass of clan cats at gatherings; distance assured he could observe the unfolding scene without much threat of socializing. However, this wasn't just any gathering. Tonight tensions peaked, a metaphorical dissonance playing loud in the ears of every RiverClan cat as they carried with them images of carnage and injustice: Lionstorm's shredded corpse. Fawnsqueak's unseeing eyes.

There was a heaviness in the air that weighed Stormtalon's paws deep into the sand as he chose a spot at the front, earning him a good view of the leaders. Like many of his clanmates, Storm's conflicted feelings had morphed into anger directed at the tundercats. It burned cold in his sharp green eyes. Even so, there was much he had yet to learn about the conflict at hand. When ThunderClan arrived...Storm wanted to soak in every detail like a sponge.

[JackHunt_17]

Firepaw padded after his new leader to the gathering. Unlike most cats, the calm tom had neutral feelings towards the murdering of Lionstorm. He had heard a rumor that Thunderclans leader had been killed too, and maybe they found Riverclan scent on it, and made a mistake. He wouldn't think Lionstom was a murderer thought. (OPEN)

[Rani]

Snakeheart..... Wasnt expecting good things outta this gathering to say the least. This would be a disaster in one way or another and if a fight didnt break out by the end of it then everyone would be better behaved then he expected them to be. Still Snakeheart had his own issues to deal with tonight and had to focus on that, whatever happened with the murderers could be dealt with after in due time..... (But if the riverclan medicine cat had a bundle of herbs hidden on the fringes of the beach no one had to know).

A lot had happened over the last moon and Snakehearts head was full to busting trying to remember it all but he managed, from coyotes to minor scuffles with shadowclan on the border but he wasnt sure he could say the same for Kestrelstar. The young tom was fairly certain his brother in bonds had forgotten about Streamrunner creating a mess and fighting... Grimdog was it? and if he was being honest that was probably for the best. Kestrelstar had a rightful grudge against the woodborn clan where Snakeheart only had waryness so with tensions with thunderclan at an all time high it was probably best he stayed away. That left the task to smooth things over to the medicine cat hoping currying favour with Ebonyfang and a gift/promise that punishments will be handed down would be enough. Who knew though...

Right he had a plan; Ignore Rainywhisker (who would no doubt start droning about connectivity again), be friendly to Peachfrost, and talk with Ebonyfang. With that set in mind Snakeheart padded over to the designated area for medicine cats to gather and sat, waiting for the other arrivals.
Angelique Fletcher Rockfall Exis Panda1440

[Dizerel]

She was right. Tonight would decide how the clans would see eachother moving forward. Its unlikely anything would happen with Windclan, as they were on semi-good terms with Riverclan at the moment. Shadowclan was always a wildcard, though.... Thunderclan is what worried Junipersong the most. They hadnt had a chance to explain themselves yet. Although it was almost doubtless that at least one Thunderclan cat had been responsible for the death of Lionstorm or Fawnsqueak, they deserved a chance to give their reasoning to it. She would look forward to seeing what Buckstar had to say, as he always seemed to be reasonable, if a bit timid for a leader.

Shifting uneasily as she was asked about if she had talked to Kestrelstar. Junipersong felt it was wrong to use her own personal bond with him to try and influence his decisions. All she had tried to do was to help him ease the tension and stress he had been feeling lately, so hopefully he was in a state to make more reasonable decisions, and think before he responded to anything rather than lashing out emotionally. "Not about this gathering, no. I've just been trying to help him cope with all the..... Wait, you mean about the incident with the coyote. Yeah, he is the first one I talked to after speaking with you. Him and Snakeheart, both of which thought I was getting worried over nothing. But if I abandon my beliefs, my core values, even against something like a coyote pup.... it feels like I lose a piece of myself."

As Starlingflight said that Junipersong may be one of the few with the capacity to lead Kestrelstar in the right direction, she stood a little bit taller. Staring up towards her leader, hoping he caught her gaze. She was so good at communicating with her eyes alone. Even from this distance, he would be able to know exactly what she wanted to tell him. That she trusted him, and knew that he would make the right choice for Riverclan. No matter what, at the end of the day, she would be there for him, to love and support him through every endeavor.

// Tiabirb

[Quasar]

Eveningstar
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Breathe in, breathe out. Breathe in, breathe out. Stars, this gathering wasnt going to be fun. It was only, what? His third gathering as a high rank? Maybe fourth? Either way, this time was different. Those other times he had just been deputy, but now...now he was leader. And with that rank came a whole slew of issues; namely handling clan conflicts. From what he had seen, gatherings were like the breeding ground for those. If last gathering was anything to go by, this one certainly was going to be an absolute nightmare.

The tom felt so out of place, leading all these cats. It still hadnt really sunk in that this was permanent - well, permanent at least until he lost his last life or resigned. He let out a small chuckle, his weight shifting from paw to paw. Oh stars, this was actually happening. Taking one more deep breath and hiding his nerves, the new leader stepped through the bushes and into the open, leading the large group of Thunderclan cats behind him.

The first thing he noticed upon arrival was the lack of a certain golden pelt up on the rock. In his place was a lean gray tom who he didnt quite recognize. Looking around for a moment, he couldnt see Lionstorm anywhere. Maybe he was still healing? Well, no matter what the case was, Riverclan still needed to be alerted of the former leaders crimes.

Swiftly yet carefully, he made his way over to the large rock the other presumed leader was already perched on. After a moments hesitation, he began making his way to the top of it to stand next to the other tom. Upon further inspection, something seemed....off. Hostility exuded from the gray tom in waves, his rage so obvious that Eveningstar could tell from a mere glance. Without saying a word, he took a seat next to the riverclan cat, his shoulders squared and his expression unreadable.

THUNDERCLAN HAS ARRIVED

// BILL. spade

[Tiabirb]

Starling hadn't intended to imply any means of manipulation, no. She simply meant that as one of Kestrelstar's closest friends, she could be someone he could confide in when he felt he had nowhere else to go. She didn't envy the poor youngster. But he was strong, and many of his aggressions seemed to have subsided for the moment.

Turning her attention back to Junipersong, Starlingflight nodded. "That is good to hold onto your beliefs. They make you who you are. Lessons that have touched you and taught you, and those lessons you hold close to you." Feeling a flood of affection, Starlingflight uncharacteristically reached out and touched her nose to Junipersong's ear as the other warrior gazed up at their leader.

Her head turned to spy the first of ThunderClan entering the Gathering Place. Wait, who was that? That wasn't Buckstar...

Dizerel

[Mango]

Porcupineberry padded into the clearing and glanced up at the angry looking Riverclanner on the stone, assumably the new leader, whoever it was looked angry, they hoped they wouldn’t attack Eveningstar that wouldn’t be good at all. (OPEN)

Blizzardsky scanned around looking for a Thunderclanner he could speak to, he needed to warn them about Kitnapperstar, yes they now were rivals, but Thunderclan’s kits were innocent, they hadn’t done anything wrong, they deserved to be protected. He wasn’t being a traitor, allegiances were unimportant when it came to the safety of kits. (OPEN for a TCer)

[spade]

Ah. So the stars had blessed him, landing a gift right into his waiting paws. Kestrelstar watched as Eveningmist bounded up onto the rocks, his traitorous Clan filing in behind him. One by one, none of them looking even the least bit guilty. It angered him, driving up the rage until his ears felt like they were on fire. Yellow hues darkened as he swung his head to look over - oh, he dared sit beside him? "Where the hell is your coward of a leader?" he growled, making sure his voice only traveled to Eveningmist. Lionstorm. Fawnsqueak.. A flick of his tail betrayed to the cats sitting below just how tense the storm was above them.

// Jackpot

[Glitch_Candle]

Ah. So the stars had blessed him, landing a gift right into his waiting paws. Kestrelstar watched as Eveningmist bounded up onto the rocks, his traitorous Clan filing in behind him. One by one, none of them looking even the least bit guilty. It angered him, driving up the rage until his ears felt like they were on fire. Yellow hues darkened as he swung his head to look over - oh, he dared sit beside him? "Where the hell is your coward of a leader?" he growled, making sure his voice only traveled to Eveningmist. Lionstorm. Fawnsqueak.. A flick of his tail betrayed to the cats sitting below just how tense the storm was above them.

// Jackpot

Vinepelt walked around the gathering. Where were ShadowClan and WindClan? She looked at Kestrelstar, wishing she could say something to him. She wondered what happened to the current patrol. They wouldn't have missed the gathering... why would they? They must have encountered trouble. She was worried. [open]

[Jade13]

jaypaw walked in and sat down looking around. riverclan seemed mad which was stupid! why where they the mad ones? they had killed buckstar and many more!

aspenpaw looked around shyly before running to a far back spot and sitting down staying away from others. why did riverclan and thunderclan have to be first! why not windclan, a clan that could keep them from fighting... maybe

littlepaw let out a hiss wheres you leader cowerds! he looked around for buckstar wondering where the weakling was

[Glitch_Candle]

jaypaw walked in and sat down looking around. riverclan seemed mad which was stupid! why where they the mad ones? they had killed buckstar and many more!

aspenpaw looked around shyly before running to a far back spot and sitting down staying away from others. why did riverclan and thunderclan have to be first! why not windclan, a clan that could keep them from fighting... maybe

littlepaw let out a hiss wheres you leader cowerds! he looked around for buckstar wondering where the weakling was
(Is little paw in RC?)

[Panda1440]

The long furred she-cat walked in quickly after ThunderClan, trying to stay close to her mentor. She knew there would probably be tensions-,,, and stars, she was still debating running back to camp out of panic ... Alright- it looked as if RiverClan had already arrived. The sand under her paws felt weird like always, the grainy material moving slightly with each step. Looking up, she recognized the dark grey tabby who had called out Dawnstar at the last gathering. So the fish cats had a new leader- who definitely looked quite angry-

Now she noticed the RiverClan medicine cat. Snakeheart defiantly seemed quite the one to not back down from an argument from what she'd seen at the last gathering at least. The debate over the coyotes. Iciclepaw could only imagine a portion of what his anger might be with the new events of Lionstorm getting injured. Padding over to him, she decided that a proper introduction could come before the whole 'Your former leader killed Rainywhisker.'

"H- hi. I'm Iciclepaw- the uh.. new ThunderClan medicine cat apprentice." There goes nothing,.,..

[ Rani Exis]

[Zee]

Whew! They had made it to the Gathering! And not one drop of blood had been spilled. Prancing in with a bit of enthusiasm despite the sorrowful circumstances that had led to the increased tensions, Olivenose glanced around as her paws hit the sand. It seemed as though only RiverClan was here at the moment - phooey! Well that was just simply boring. There was more than one Clan in the forest, and she was tiiiiired of interacting with battle-hungry mongrels. Or the peace-lovers - blegh! Both were just being party poopers on her otherwise miraculous daily life!

The moonlight illuminated her white fluffy coat as she circled around the outskirts of Seastones, sniffing here and there at the edge. Waves crashing in the distance captured her attention, albeit momentarily, as within the next moment she was off again, sand crunching in between her toes. "I bet this place would make a niiiiiice lil' home!" she chirped happily, seemingly oblivious to the cats piling in, the scowls and tense muscles. Olivenose, like always, was just in her own little world.

[ CLOSED - for @OhZeeWolf (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=14259) ]


For Spade (Olivenose)


From adopting three of ThunderClan's orphans in need to laying rest to Dogspirit's nest to challenging loners outside ThunderClan camp, Whitewolf had an eventful past few days. She was tired and--though she didn't want to admit it--sorely unprepared for the Gathering. But some things never changed, and that was how times of peace between the four Clans were not to be taken for granted.

3 Years Earlier
-
Rosepaw sauntered into the clearing, admiring the Seastones and the waves that lapped up on the shore. This had been the first time she'd seen them, and she was eager to point every, little thing that sparked joy inside her heart to her best friend.

"Whitepaw! Whitepaw, look!" Tilting her head to where her father took his place above ThunderClan for the first time, Rosepaw gave Whitepaw a cheery grin. It was certainly sad that ThunderClan's old Leader had stepped down...but there was something beautiful about seeing somebody new to step up.

The moment Whitepaw followed Rosepaw's glance to their new Leader was the very same that Whitepaw had realized the Clans were infinite. Generations came and went, and the fallen took their place in the stars.

She would one day do the very same.
-
Present Day

Oh, Whitewolf thought as she studied Eveningstar, fighting the presence of tears that never fell. My sweet, Summer Rose. If only you could see the way things have changed after all this time...

She continued through the Gathering space and took note of the Seastones. They hadn't seemed to change at all, but Whitewolf knew rocks aged quite a bit slower than cats...given Whitewolf felt as though her first Gathering had been just yesterday. She could still remember the joyous smile on Rosestream's face when they arrived. Oh, and Stagheart's pride...

It was then that Whitewolf noticed ThunderClan had arrived second to RiverClan. Tensions were high between the two; Whitewolf would have to ensure her more impulsive clanmates held onto their reason so things went smoothly. But Whitewolf could not say she was particularly worried. In all the time she had gone to Gatherings, there hadn't been...too much bloodshed.

Everything will be fine. My clanmates must simply remember the tradition of peace.

It was Olivenose--a RiverClan Warrior--Whitewolf spotted nearest her. It couldn't have been a terrible idea to speak with RiverClan, given there wasn't a difference between any cat at the Gathering aside from their Clan or rank.

All cats had been given the same, four gifts after all. Creation. Choice. Knowledge.

Destruction.

"Hello," Whitewolf greeted Olivenose with a polite dip of her head. "How are you this evening, and how fairs your family?"

[~Fierce~]

~Streampelt~
Streampelt padded into Seastones, looking around. So it seemed that they were first. Streampelt chose a spot and sat down, curling his smoky tail around his smoky paws. He looked at Thunderclan as he scented and heard them arrive and was surprised to see Eveningmist leading the group. Where was Buckstar? Streampelt didn't feel the least bit of anger. It was a minor accident that was all. He still couldn't get the dead bodies of Lionstorm and Fawnsqueak out of his head.
{Open for Thc or Rc}

~Fiercepaw~
Fiercepaw padded into Seastones, choosing a spot to sit down in. She curled her tabby tail around her brown paws and she looked up as Thunderclan arrived. She growled in their direction. Murderers! They didn't deserve to be part of the forest! She was a bit surprised to see Eveningmist leading the group of Thunderclan cats.
{Open for both though if Rc she'll be calm, if Thc, she'll be very angry at them}

{Silverclaw will not be attending this Gathering due to her kits}

[SilverMuffin]

{Riverclan - Mossyhaze}

The Riverclan cat only known as Mossyhaze stepped into the clearing with his leader. He looked around at his clanmates and at the empty clearing, sitting down as he waited for the rest of the clans. They were always early, it seemed, compared to the other cats. Quite a surprise, since Riverclan cats are swimmers compared to all the other cats who walk. His whiskers twitched as he curiously looking at his leader and then down at his paws, wondering how this meeting was going to go.

[OPEN]

:heart:{Thunderclan - Polarbelly}:heart:

Polarbelly headed into the clearing with the rest of her clan. Immediately she got a whiff of Riverclan, a strong smell of fish. She wrinkled her nose. It was a disgusting scent - even more disgusting to her than any other clan scent was. For a second, she wished she was back in camp away from the fish breaths that beheld Riverclan, but decided that she was stronger than that. She breathed in a breath. She's had plenty of clan gatherings before, Riverclan's scent should be neutralized to her by now. She looked over at the Riverclan cats, narrowing her eyes. She recognized a cat named Blizzardsky, but the rest were mixed and she couldn't catch any cat's eye.

[OPEN]

[Jade13]

(Is little paw in RC?)

( yes )

[Glitch_Candle]

( yes )
Vinepelt glares at Littlepaw. "This is a GATHERING. This is supposed to be PEACEFUL," she hissed.

[Jade13]

Vinepelt glares at Littlepaw. "This is a GATHERING. This is supposed to be PEACEFUL," she hissed.

Well if it was supposed to be peaceful thunderclan wouldn’t be here! he hissed, he was normally playful but not tonight

[Glitch_Candle]

Well if it was supposed to be peaceful thunderclan wouldn’t be here! he hissed, he was normally playful but not tonight
I don't like what ThunderClan did and I know you don't. BUT WE DON'T BRING THAT TO THE GATHERINGS," she hissed, more ferociously this time, nearby cats could hear spade SilverMuffin feather lily Panda1440

[Quasar]

Eveningstar
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As the presumed leader spoke up, Eveningstar could feel his fur begin to bristle, but he forced it to lay flat again. Hostility only led to more hostility, and thunderclan needed none of that at the moment. Taking a deep breath, the huge tom turned to face the other cat, light blue eyes steely and cold, "I could ask the same for you" he responded, his voice void of emotion. "But, because I was already planning on telling whoever was in charge, Buckstar was killed by Lionstorm. Apparently Lionstorm thought he killed his mate, so he took it upon himself to murder Buckstar. There is more, but Im going to wait to announce it. It would be best to let the clans know all at once, no? he fixed Kestrelstar with a blank glare, the faintest traces of anger lingering in his gaze.

// spade

[Glitch_Candle]

Eveningstar
_____________

As the presumed leader spoke up, Eveningstar could feel his fur begin to bristle, but he forced it to lay flat again. Hostility only led to more hostility, and thunderclan needed none of that at the moment. Taking a deep breath, the huge tom turned to face the other cat, light blue eyes steely and cold, "I could ask the same for you" he responded, his voice void of emotion. "But, because I was already planning on telling whoever was in charge, Buckstar was killed by Lionstorm. Apparently Lionstorm thought he killed his mate, so he took it upon himself to murder Buckstar. There is more, but Im going to wait to announce it. It would be best to let the clans know all at once, no? he fixed Kestrelstar with a blank glare, the faintest traces of anger lingering in his gaze.

// spade

Vinepelt was getting angrier and angrier. She slit her eyes at the babbling Clan Leaders.
spade

[Jade13]

I don't like what ThunderClan did and I know you don't. BUT WE DON'T BRING THAT TO THE GATHERINGS," she hissed, more ferociously this time, nearby cats could hear spade SilverMuffin feather lily Panda1440

Your just trying to protect them! Thunderclan killed lionstorm! Your just to unloyal to care! he hissed wanting to claw his clan mates face off, he knew he couldn’t but he was mad! Your not my leader or my mentor! he added

[Glitch_Candle]

Your just trying to protect them! Thunderclan killed lionstorm! Your just to unloyal to care! he hissed wanting to claw his clan mates face off, he knew he couldn’t but he was mad! Your not my leader or my mentor! he added
"I DON'T CARE IF I'M YOUR LEADER OR YOUR MENTOR. THIS IS GETTING OUT OF HAND" anyone in the clearing could her her by now spade Jackpot Panda1440 feather lily SilverMuffin and anyone else at the gathering

[Galaxy_]

"I DON'T CARE IF I'M YOUR LEADER OR YOUR MENTOR. THIS IS GETTING OUT OF HAND" anyone in the clearing could her her by now spade Jackpot Panda1440 feather lily SilverMuffin and anyone else at the gathering

"Ive heard I think this should be enough!" Oakfur growled WHo cares if he/she Is you LEader or mentor. Oakfur hhissed

[SilverMuffin]

I don't like what ThunderClan did and I know you don't. BUT WE DON'T BRING THAT TO THE GATHERINGS," she hissed, more ferociously this time, nearby cats could hear spade SilverMuffin feather lily Panda1440

:heart:{Thunderclan - Polarbelly}:heart:

Polarbelly's ears twitched in annoyance as she heard the apprentice's comment coming from Riverclan. She flicked her tail, thinking about how bad Riverclan must be to have apprentices be so mouse-brained that they'd mention such sensitive matters in front of highly trained warriors. Their warrior killed our leader, she thought. Yet they have no common sense to think that a warrior blessed by Starclan shouldn't have been murdered in such a way.

She dug her claws into the ground, just imagining clawing the apprentices' ear off, then she walked over to Vinepelt, her snout almost curling up in a snarl but she forced it back down with a swallow. "Evening, Vinepelt." She grunted, stopping in front of the cat. "Riverclan apprentice's being disrespectful again, huh? I wonder why." She asked as if she was genuinely curious.

[Glitch_Candle]

"Ive heard I think this should be enough!" Oakfur growled WHo cares if he/she Is you LEader or mentor. Oakfur hhissed

Vinepelt turns to Oakfur, slightly calmer now. "This is a serious matter, I know. We don't take it out on GATHERINGS. We take it out in a battle another time. THIS IS NOT STARCLAN'S WILL. I DON'T CARE IF I'M A MEDICINE CAT. A NEWBORN KIT KNOWS THAT YOU DON'T FIGHT AT GATHERINGS!"

[Dizerel]

Starling hadn't intended to imply any means of manipulation, no. She simply meant that as one of Kestrelstar's closest friends, she could be someone he could confide in when he felt he had nowhere else to go. She didn't envy the poor youngster. But he was strong, and many of his aggressions seemed to have subsided for the moment.

Turning her attention back to Junipersong, Starlingflight nodded. "That is good to hold onto your beliefs. They make you who you are. Lessons that have touched you and taught you, and those lessons you hold close to you." Feeling a flood of affection, Starlingflight uncharacteristically reached out and touched her nose to Junipersong's ear as the other warrior gazed up at their leader.

Her head turned to spy the first of ThunderClan entering the Gathering Place. Wait, who was that? That wasn't Buckstar...

Dizerel


Thinking to herself, her ears perked up in surprise as she felt something touch them. Turning to look at Starlingflight now, surprised by the display of affection. Junipersong was the one who was usually all lovey with her clanmates, to the point that most shied away from her touch, since she could be a bit overbearing with it. Having someone else be the one to engage with her was a nice change of pace, swiftly causing her to purr with delight.

It was a short-lived feeling, though, as Thunderclan began to make their way into the clearing. But wait? Where was Buckstar? Was..... oh no. Oh stars, that wasnt good. She could sense just from the hostile nature the forest cats exuded that things really werent going to end well this gathering. "Try not to pick any fights with Thunderclan. Im going to keep an eye on our clanmates to make sure they do the same" She whispered to Starlingflight.

[Galaxy_]

Vinepelt turns to Oakfur, slightly calmer now. "This is a serious matter, I know. We don't take it out on GATHERINGS. We take it out in a battle another time. THIS IS NOT STARCLAN'S WILL. I DON'T CARE IF I'M A MEDICINE CAT. A NEWBORN KIT KNOWS THAT YOU DON'T FIGHT AT GATHERINGS!"
"Vinepelt who cares anymore STARCLNA STARCLAN DOSNT CARE ABOUT US ANYMORE LOOK AT THE MOON NO CLOUDS YOUR JUSRA RIVERCLAN CAT THINK YOU ARETHE BEST HUH" He hissed

[Glitch_Candle]

:heart:{Thunderclan - Polarbelly}:heart:

Polarbelly's ears twitched in annoyance as she heard the apprentice's comment coming from Riverclan. She flicked her tail, thinking about how bad Riverclan must be to have apprentices be so mouse-brained that they'd mention such sensitive matters in front of highly trained warriors. Their warrior killed our leader, she thought. Yet they have no common sense to think that a warrior blessed by Starclan shouldn't have been murdered in such a way.

She dug her claws into the ground, just imagining clawing the apprentices' ear off, then she walked over to Vinepelt, her snout almost curling up in a snarl but she forced it back down with a swallow. "Evening, Vinepelt." She grunted, stopping in front of the cat. "Riverclan apprentice's being disrespectful again, huh? I wonder why." She asked as if she was genuinely curious.
She turned again to Polarbelly. "You don't know the half of it." She said angrily, her fur all bristled.

[Glitch_Candle]

"Vinepelt who cares anymore STARCLNA STARCLAN DOSNT CARE ABOUT US ANYMORE LOOK AT THE MOON NO CLOUDS" He hissed
(ooc: get you facts right Kestrelstar at the beginning saw a cloudy night sky in their first post at the gathering)
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN!? LOOK AT ALL OF THOSE CLOUDS!"

[Quickpaw]

~Stormpaw~ (Open!)

Stormpaw was ready to meet everyone! She hoped that she wasn't limping too much.

~Stonewing~ (Open!)

Stonewing surveyed the ThunderClan cats who had arrived. There were quite a lot of excited apprentices. Thankfully, he didn't have to take care of an apprentice. It must be so annoying to have those cats just hanging over your shoulders all the time. He sniffed.

[~Loona Hellhound~]

~Moonstep~

Moonstep followed the clan to the gathering she was lready abit grump sience she didnt get much sleep so she hoped today there wouldnt be a fight or eals she would have to claw eyes...she went and found her place a small spot by herself and started to curl up watching around her, her eyes narrowed abit.

[Open to any interactions!]

~Gingerspot~

Gingerspot followed along with the clan finding a seat to sit by herself she looked around at the diffrent cats around she was kinda worried about what would happen, she hoped there wouldnt be a argument

[Open to any interactions!]

[Galaxy_]

(ooc: get you facts right Kestrelstar at the beginning saw a cloudy night sky in their first post at the gathering)
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN!? LOOK AT ALL OF THOSE CLOUDS!"

OAkfur looked out there tin proplay not from starclan he said to himself "THINK YOUR SO SMART RIVERCCLAN CAT HUHUH YOU THINK YOU CAN RULE ME TRY TRY ME! HE HISSED

[spade]

A low growl rumbled in Kestrelstar's belly. Not for a moment did he believe that was the entire truth. So there was more to it? Then so be it. If Eveningmist wanted ThunderClan's crimes to come to light in front of the other Clans they would. "And did anyone ever go to verify this? To check Fawnsqueak's body to see if a ThunderClan cat had killed him? Because I'll tell you what - they both reeked of ThunderClan stench when Snakeheart and I found them at Smallpines. Dead." Malice dripped from every word. Below he could hear squabbling but none of it registered. His cats were angry - and they had every right to be.

Spotting his missing leg, a smirk crept onto Kestrelstar's face as he straightened himself up. "Ah, that's a shame," he purred, flicking an ear. "Gotta be careful of the traps out there you know, what with coyotes and all." That was all he would say on the matter as he turned his gaze to the gathered crowd below. The rest would be saved for later.

// Jackpot

[SilverMuffin]

(ooc: get you facts right Kestrelstar at the beginning saw a cloudy night sky in their first post at the gathering)
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN!? LOOK AT ALL OF THOSE CLOUDS!"

:heart:{Thunderclan - Polarbelly}:heart:

Polarbelly snorted. Riverclan apprentice's were going crazy. "Clearly the clouds aren't being blocked, you clumsy apprentice." She told him, her eyes narrowed accusingly at the apprentice. "Now shut your mouth and stop disrespecting your senior warriors. You have no idea what you're talking about, and if you keep on going, you're surely going to regret it." She threatened, wanting to unsheath her claws and jump on the disrespectful young warrior.

[Jade13]

"I DON'T CARE IF I'M YOUR LEADER OR YOUR MENTOR. THIS IS GETTING OUT OF HAND" anyone in the clearing could her her by now spade Jackpot Panda1440 feather lily SilverMuffin and anyone else at the gathering


"Ive heard I think this should be enough!" Oakfur growled WHo cares if he/she Is you LEader or mentor. Oakfur hhissed
:heart:{Thunderclan - Polarbelly}:heart:

Polarbelly's ears twitched in annoyance as she heard the apprentice's comment coming from Riverclan. She flicked her tail, thinking about how bad Riverclan must be to have apprentices be so mouse-brained that they'd mention such sensitive matters in front of highly trained warriors. Their warrior killed our leader, she thought. Yet they have no common sense to think that a warrior blessed by Starclan shouldn't have been murdered in such a way.

She dug her claws into the ground, just imagining clawing the apprentices' ear off, then she walked over to Vinepelt, her snout almost curling up in a snarl but she forced it back down with a swallow. "Evening, Vinepelt." She grunted, stopping in front of the cat. "Riverclan apprentice's being disrespectful again, huh? I wonder why." She asked as if she was genuinely curious.
Vinepelt turns to Oakfur, slightly calmer now. "This is a serious matter, I know. We don't take it out on GATHERINGS. We take it out in a battle another time. THIS IS NOT STARCLAN'S WILL. I DON'T CARE IF I'M A MEDICINE CAT. A NEWBORN KIT KNOWS THAT YOU DON'T FIGHT AT GATHERINGS!"

"Vinepelt who cares anymore STARCLNA STARCLAN DOSNT CARE ABOUT US ANYMORE LOOK AT THE MOON NO CLOUDS YOUR JUSRA RIVERCLAN CAT THINK YOU ARETHE BEST HUH" He hissed
She turned again to Polarbelly. "You don't know the half of it." She said angrily, her fur all bristled.
(ooc: get you facts right Kestrelstar at the beginning saw a cloudy night sky in their first post at the gathering)
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN!? LOOK AT ALL OF THOSE CLOUDS!"

See! All thunderclan do is cause trouble! I don’t care if it’s a gathering or not! And I’m not being disrespectful! I’m standing up to my clan! littlepaw hissed he was ready to leap at the thunderclan cat

[Glitch_Candle]

A low growl rumbled in Kestrelstar's belly. Not for a moment did he believe that was the entire truth. So there was more to it? Then so be it. If Eveningmist wanted ThunderClan's crimes to come to light in front of the other Clans they would. "And did anyone ever to to verify this? To check Fawnsqueak's body to see if a ThunderClan cat had killed him? Because I'll tell you what - they both reeked of ThunderClan stench when Snakeheart and I found them at Smallpines. Dead." Malice dripped from every word. Below he could hear squabbling but none of it registered. His cats were angry - and they had every right to be.

Spotting his missing leg, a smirk crept onto Kestrelstar's face as he straightened himself up. "Ah, that's a shame," he purred, flicking an ear. "Gotta be careful of the traps out there you know, what with coyotes and all." That was all he would say on the matter as he turned his gaze to the gathered crowd below. The rest would be saved for later.

// Jackpot

"ENOUGH!!!!" Vinepelt was SUPER ANGRY. Everyone in the clearing could here her by now. Her fur bristled with rage "FOR THE LOVE OF STARCLAN THIS IS A GATHERING, NOT A BATTLE! WE NEED TO STOP FIGHTING! WE SETTLE THIS SOMETIME ELSE!" Quickpaw spade Jackpot feather lily Oakpaw1

[Galaxy_]

See! All thunderclan do is cause trouble! I don’t care if it’s a gathering or not! And I’m not being disrespectful! I’m standing up to my clan! littlepaw hissed he was ready to leap at the thunderclan cat


OAKfur runs over to littlepaw "YOU THINK YOUR TUOGH YOU LITTLE APP> HE HISSED

[Glitch_Candle]

[QUOTE=Rippleshade;1002057]"ENOUGH!!!!" Vinepelt was SUPER ANGRY. Everyone in the clearing could here her by now. Her fur bristled with rage "FOR THE LOVE OF STARCLAN THIS IS A GATHERING, NOT A BATTLE! WE NEED TO STOP FIGHTING! WE SETTLE THIS SOMETIME ELSE!" Quickpaw spade Jackpot feather lily Moonlightwolfpup SilverMuffin

[Tiabirb]

Thinking to herself, her ears perked up in surprise as she felt something touch them. Turning to look at Starlingflight now, surprised by the display of affection. Junipersong was the one who was usually all lovey with her clanmates, to the point that most shied away from her touch, since she could be a bit overbearing with it. Having someone else be the one to engage with her was a nice change of pace, swiftly causing her to purr with delight.

It was a short-lived feeling, though, as Thunderclan began to make their way into the clearing. But wait? Where was Buckstar? Was..... oh no. Oh stars, that wasnt good. She could sense just from the hostile nature the forest cats exuded that things really werent going to end well this gathering. "Try not to pick any fights with Thunderclan. Im going to keep an eye on our clanmates to make sure they do the same" She whispered to Starlingflight.


Starlingflight shared the same anxieties, and already they two brand new leaders were quarreling. As she had suspected, there was more to the story of Lionstorm's death, but she wasn't going to gloat about it, or make assumptions that it would completely negate the rising tensions between the two Clans.

"Go ahead," She murmured to Junipersong, "Trust me, I am the least likely to pick a fight dear. You know the ones who might be trouble." She meant Goosefury, and possibly the new warriors Plumstorm and Spiderstorm.

[SilverMuffin]

See! All thunderclan do is cause trouble! I don’t care if it’s a gathering or not! And I’m not being disrespectful! I’m standing up to my clan! littlepaw hissed he was ready to leap at the thunderclan cat

:heart:{Thunderclan - Polarbelly}:heart:

"Standing up to your clan!" Polarbelly yowled out of anger at the suggestion. "You should be with your clan, not standing up to it, bee-brain. You're embarrassing them more than you are helping! Now shut up and sit down." She noticed the younger apprentice about to leap at her and stood up, unsheathing her claws to prepare for the younger cat to attack. She would kill this apprentice for his disrespect if she had to.

[Galaxy_]

[QUOTE=Rippleshade;1002057]"ENOUGH!!!!" Vinepelt was SUPER ANGRY. Everyone in the clearing could here her by now. Her fur bristled with rage "FOR THE LOVE OF STARCLAN THIS IS A GATHERING, NOT A BATTLE! WE NEED TO STOP FIGHTING! WE SETTLE THIS SOMETIME ELSE!" Quickpaw spade Jackpot feather lily Moonlightwolfpup SilverMuffin


Oakfur hissed "WHATEVER>!

[Glitch_Candle]

[QUOTE=Rippleshade;1002057]"ENOUGH!!!!" Vinepelt was SUPER ANGRY. Everyone in the clearing could here her by now. Her fur bristled with rage "FOR THE LOVE OF STARCLAN THIS IS A GATHERING, NOT A BATTLE! WE NEED TO STOP FIGHTING! WE SETTLE THIS SOMETIME ELSE!" Quickpaw spade Jackpot feather lily Oakpaw1 OhZeeWolf Panda1440 ~Fierceclaw~

[Galaxy_]

[QUOTE=Rippleshade;1002057]"ENOUGH!!!!" Vinepelt was SUPER ANGRY. Everyone in the clearing could here her by now. Her fur bristled with rage "FOR THE LOVE OF STARCLAN THIS IS A GATHERING, NOT A BATTLE! WE NEED TO STOP FIGHTING! WE SETTLE THIS SOMETIME ELSE!" Quickpaw spade Jackpot feather lily Oakpaw1 OhZeeWolf Panda1440 ~Fierceclaw~

OAkfur turns around whatever "my amazing leader look guys look Vineplets leader now" he snickered

[SilverMuffin]

[QUOTE=Rippleshade;1002057]"ENOUGH!!!!" Vinepelt was SUPER ANGRY. Everyone in the clearing could here her by now. Her fur bristled with rage "FOR THE LOVE OF STARCLAN THIS IS A GATHERING, NOT A BATTLE! WE NEED TO STOP FIGHTING! WE SETTLE THIS SOMETIME ELSE!" Quickpaw spade Jackpot feather lily Oakpaw1 OhZeeWolf Panda1440 ~Fierceclaw~

:heart:{Thunderclan - Polarbelly}:heart:

She hissed plainly, glaring at the older warrior in frustration. "You need to teach your apprentices respect!" She hissed at her. "I can't believe how ridiculous this apprentice, arguing with us at a gathering!"

Quickpaw spade Jackpot feather lily Oakpaw1 OhZeeWolf Panda1440 ~Fierceclaw~

[Kunaisoul]

Nightpaw
Nightpaw followed right behind her mentor. She then looked around watching him jump onto his rock. “Make sure to accuse thunderclan.” She whispered to him before he jumped up, then sat down, looking around.
spade
Flyheart
He walked up to the cats. “Hello, what’s going on here?” He looked at them. Quickpaw spade Jackpot feather lily Oakpaw1 OhZeeWolf Panda1440 ~Fierceclaw~

[Glitch_Candle]

Oakpaw1 "WHEN DID I SAY THAT!? WHEN!?" I DEMAND AN ANSWER TO THIS! After this she is so angry she jumps onto the rock with the two leaders. She figured if no one would stop leaders fighting then she would. Her eyes were filled with rage. There was nothing else left of her but rage in the moment. "STOOOOOOOOOOOOOP!" She yowled at the top of her lungs. Everyone knew about her bad temper now, she figured to keep going. "I DON'T HAVE MUCH KNOWLEDGE OR AUTHORITY AROUND HERE. BUT WHAT I DO KNOW IS THAT THIS IS TOO MUCH. THESE ARE SERIOUS ISSUES, BUT WE DON'T FIGHT ABOUT THEM AT A GATHERING."
Kunaiskrill feather lily Oakpaw1 SilverMuffin spade Jackpot Panda1440 ~Fierceclaw~ Quickpaw and anyone else at the gathering

[Galaxy_]

Oakpaw1 "WHEN DID I SAY THAT!? WHEN!?" I DEMAND AN ANSWER TO THIS! After this she is so angry she jumps onto the rock with the two leaders. She figured if no one would stop leaders fighting then she would. Her eyes were filled with rage. There was nothing else left of her but rage in the moment. "STOOOOOOOOOOOOOP!" She yowled at the top of her lungs. Everyone knew about her bad temper now, she figured to keep going. "I DON'T HAVE MUCH KNOWLEDGE OR AUTHORITY AROUND HERE. BUT WHAT I DO KNOW IS THAT THIS IS TOO MUCH. THESE ARE SERIOUS ISSUES, BUT WE DON'T FIGHT ABOUT THEM AT A GATHERING."


Oakfur looked up "Shes even more fo a leader now standing up there with the two there leaders go Viloteplet or vilotestar" he snickered

[Galaxy_]

Nightpaw
Nightpaw followed right behind her mentor. She then looked around watching him jump onto his rock. “Make sure to accuse thunderclan.” She whispered to him before he jumped up, then sat down, looking around.
spade
Flyheart
He walked up to the cats. “Hello, what’s going on here?” He looked at them. Quickpaw spade Jackpot feather lily Oakpaw1 OhZeeWolf Panda1440 ~Fierceclaw~


WHAT DO YOU WANT? HE ASKED FLYHEART

[Glitch_Candle]

Oakpaw1 (she wouldn't have heard you)

[TheNyanCatMinecart]

[Open to anyone.]

~ BADGERBRANCH ~

Badgerbranch arrived to the Gathering, along with the rest of ThunderClan. Briefly, the dark brown tom wondered how it would all play out. One of his ears flicked as he saw that RiverClan was already there. No sign of WindClan or ShadowClan yet. Already, his fur was bristling. He remembered that dreadful meeting, which he hadn't been expecting. Right after coming out of recovery from the coyote attack on him and Hareflood, he'd learned that RiverClan's former leader had brutally attacked and murdered multiple Clan members. Badgerbranch was normally tense, but not this much. He glanced from side to side, sticking close with his own Clanmates.

He watched as his leader jumped up beside... who was that? A skinny gray tabby? What else had he missed? Of course, RiverClan would need a new leader, he thought, sititng down. That was Kestrelwing, correct? The broad tom shook his head, letting out a sigh. So much change was happening around here. He sat down, curling his messy-furred tail around his paws. Badgerbranch shuffled them on the ground, looking from side to side. His pelt bristled as he heard the argument going on with Kestrelwing and his leader. He dares accuse us? A wave of hot fury ran through Badgerbranch. He knew that he shouldn't mingle with the high ranks - but then another warrior was already doing that.

Badgerbranch huffed, his ears flattening against his head as his leader replied. His claws unsheathed, and they tore at the ground. He was so furious at what was going on. The dark brown tom took it upon himself to stand up, and he glared at the new RiverClan leader. For a brief moment, a fishy scent wafted over him. For all those moons spent in ThunderClan... there was a very, very faint whiff of the river in his scent. RiverClan. Badgerbranch shook his head, now shaking with rage. He'd do anything... absolutely anything... to prove himself free of that past. The tom huffed, knowing, or at least having a feeling, as though him retaliating would make things worse.

In the end, he decided that this was an argument for the leaders. He slumped down, then instantly straightened back up, his ears pricked. Well, some cat had just jumped up on the rock. Badgerbranch shook his head. What in the name of StarClan was happening? The ThunderClan tom decided to stay quiet, even though inside, he was boiling with rage.

[Galaxy_]

Oakpaw1 (she wouldn't have heard you)


other cats around him could of heard

[Glitch_Candle]

other cats around him could of heard
(then mention them)

[spade]

[ powerplay approved ]

His anger mainly stemmed from ThunderClan and their attrocities, but now Vinepelt was up here and... yowling like a kit. Great. With a growl Kestrelstar stepped forward, glaring at the molly. "What the hell are you doing acting like a damn kit? Get off." The snarl came right before a lash of his gray tail, daggers shooting into the cat. He'd have to talk about the consequences of her actions later, back at camp. For now, he simply knocked into her with his shoulder to send her sprawling back onto the sand. "Splashleap! Watch her," he growled to wherever his deputy was. He had no tolerance for cats like that - not in RiverClan.

// Rippleshade gs29513

[Galaxy_]

[ powerplay approved ]

His anger mainly stemmed from ThunderClan and their attrocities, but now Vinepelt was up here and... yowling like a kit. Great. With a growl Kestrelstar stepped forward, glaring at the tom. "What the hell are you doing acting like a damn kit? Get off." The snarl came right before a lash of his gray tail, daggers shooting into the cat. He'd have to talk about the consequences of his actions later, back at camp. For now, he simply knocked into him with his shoulder to send him sprawling back onto the sand. "Splashleap! Watch him," he growled to wherever his deputy was. He had no tolerance for cats like that - not in RiverClan.

// Rippleshade gs29513
Oakfur looks up looks whos in trouble

[SilverMuffin]

:heart:{Thunderclan - Polarbelly}:heart:

"What do you think is going on?" She snarled at Flyheart. "A disrespectful apprentice. All of Riverclan are disrespectful cats!"
Kunaiskrill

[Glitch_Candle]

[ powerplay approved ]

His anger mainly stemmed from ThunderClan and their attrocities, but now Vinepelt was up here and... yowling like a kit. Great. With a growl Kestrelstar stepped forward, glaring at the tom. "What the hell are you doing acting like a damn kit? Get off." The snarl came right before a lash of his gray tail, daggers shooting into the cat. He'd have to talk about the consequences of his actions later, back at camp. For now, he simply knocked into him with his shoulder to send him sprawling back onto the sand. "Splashleap! Watch him," he growled to wherever his deputy was. He had no tolerance for cats like that - not in RiverClan.

// Rippleshade gs29513
Vinepelt was furious. They were fighting up there and she was pushed off. She knew what she did was right, as it was against the Warrior code to fight on a gathering. Fine, she decided. She curled up on a rock at the edge of the clearing, gave both leaders a big glare, and then tried to fall asleep. (vinepelt is female btw)

[SilverMuffin]

:heart:{Thunderclan - Polarbelly}:heart:

Polarbelly's ears twitched in amusement as she watched Vinepelt get thrown to the sand like she was nothing. She almost let out a chuckle, but held back. "Are you alright?" She asked the cat, fawning care. "I didn't think your own leader would throw you down like that." She said, though in actuality she did. The cat actually got up there with the leaders, acting like a leader themself.
Rippleshade

[Glitch_Candle]

:heart:{Thunderclan - Polarbelly}:heart:

Polarbelly's ears twitched in amusement as she watched Vinepelt get thrown to the sand like she was nothing. She almost let out a chuckle, but held back. "Are you alright?" She asked the cat, fawning care. "I didn't think your own leader would throw you down like that." She said, though in actuality she did. The cat actually got up there with the leaders, acting like a leader themself.
Rippleshade
She gave Polarbelly a glare and then curled back up.

[Kunaisoul]

“Hm.” Flyheart hissed at the apprentice. Then turned to oak fur. “Hey- hey- buddy. I’m only looking for something to do.”
SilverMuffin Oakpaw1

[SilverMuffin]

“Hm.” Flyheart hissed at the apprentice. Then turned to oak fur. “Hey- hey- buddy. I’m only looking for something to do.”
SilverMuffin Oakpaw1

:heart:{Thunderclan - Polarbelly}:heart:
She let out a sigh. "Finally that's over. Hopefully, you've learned your lesson." She glared at the apprentice. "You got a warrior of your own clan in trouble by your leader, and now you've got the attention of almost every cat in the gathering, thinking about how embarrassed your clan must be."

Oakpaw1

[Starfall]

Rowanmist
[RC / Open]

The tabby had just gotten there, and already there was absolute chaos. It was to be expected, since it was only Riverclan and Thunderclan at the moment. Lips in a tight smile the tom shuffled further into the clearing, setting himself down, and wrapping his tail's around his paw's. So far, not so good, one of their own Warrior's managed to climb up to the leaders which...wasn't really allowed.

[littlelove]

[MORNINGPAW] [CLOSED]
Morningpaw's ears pinned back against her head as she arrived at the gathering. Already, there were loud spats between the clans; It sounded like some cats were about to start clawing ears off! She just wished the tension that she could cut through with a claw would lessen.

[spade]

For Spade (Olivenose)


From adopting three of ThunderClan's orphans in need to laying rest to Dogspirit's nest to challenging loners outside ThunderClan camp, Whitewolf had an eventful past few days. She was tired and--though she didn't want to admit it--sorely unprepared for the Gathering. But some things never changed, and that was how times of peace between the four Clans were not to be taken for granted.

3 Years Earlier
-
Rosepaw sauntered into the clearing, admiring the Seastones and the waves that lapped up on the shore. This had been the first time she'd seen them, and she was eager to point every, little thing that sparked joy inside her heart to her best friend.

"Whitepaw! Whitepaw, look!" Tilting her head to where her father took his place above ThunderClan for the first time, Rosepaw gave Whitepaw a cheery grin. It was certainly sad that ThunderClan's old Leader had stepped down...but there was something beautiful about seeing somebody new to step up.

The moment Whitepaw followed Rosepaw's glance to their new Leader was the very same that Whitepaw had realized the Clans were infinite. Generations came and went, and the fallen took their place in the stars.

She would one day do the very same.
-
Present Day

Oh, Whitewolf thought as she studied Eveningstar, fighting the presence of tears that never fell. My sweet, Summer Rose. If only you could see the way things have changed after all this time...

She continued through the Gathering space and took note of the Seastones. They hadn't seemed to change at all, but Whitewolf knew rocks aged quite a bit slower than cats...given Whitewolf felt as though her first Gathering had been just yesterday. She could still remember the joyous smile on Rosestream's face when they arrived. Oh, and Stagheart's pride...

It was then that Whitewolf noticed ThunderClan had arrived second to RiverClan. Tensions were high between the two; Whitewolf would have to ensure her more impulsive clanmates held onto their reason so things went smoothly. But Whitewolf could not say she was particularly worried. In all the time she had gone to Gatherings, there hadn't been...too much bloodshed.

Everything will be fine. My clanmates must simply remember the tradition of peace.

It was Olivenose--a RiverClan Warrior--Whitewolf spotted nearest her. It couldn't have been a terrible idea to speak with RiverClan, given there wasn't a difference between any cat at the Gathering aside from their Clan or rank.

All cats had been given the same, four gifts after all. Creation. Choice. Knowledge.

Destruction.

"Hello," Whitewolf greeted Olivenose with a polite dip of her head. "How are you this evening, and how fairs your family?"


Oh my! A new voice! And someone outside of RiverClan? Could it really be??? Turning to confirm her suspicions, Olivenose gave a little tap of her paws, squeaking out a few mumbled words. This was reallyhappening! "Why hello, kind... ma'am! I am doing rather fantastic if I do say so myself," Boy a burst of energy just shot through her, making her words feel rushed, all pushing at once to get out from her mouth. "How are youuuu?"

As she was waiting for an answer, the squabble near the leaders seats obtained her focus and she blinked, bright blue eyes flooding with interest. Would you look at that! Full grown cats! Fighting like kits! "I wanna be a kit again too! Moss-ball was somuchfun," she purred, tail flicking happily as she leveled her gaze at Whitewolf once more. "What did you say your name was again? It must be something... EPIC! Like maybe Echoedstarrynight or... something... Hrm." Furrowing her brows in though, Olivenose tapped a paw to her chin as she thought about it.

[Jade13]

Vinepelt was furious. They were fighting up there and she was pushed off. She knew what she did was right, as it was against the Warrior code to fight on a gathering. Fine, she decided. She curled up on a rock at the edge of the clearing, gave both leaders a big glare, and then tried to fall asleep. (vinepelt is female btw)

Ha! Look who broke the rules now! I bet starclan wasn’t happy about that! he then looked around and thunderclan cats who want to pick I fight I’m here! he hissed in the middle of the crowd

[Glitch_Candle]

Ha! Look who broke the rules now! I bet starclan wasn’t happy about that! he then looked around and thunderclan cats who want to pick I fight I’m here! he hissed in the middle of the crowd
Vinepelt got up again. "Not doing this again," she said and curled back up.

[Jade13]

Vinepelt got up again. "Not doing this again," she said and curled back up.

Disloyal was all littlepaw hissed, he was ready to claw his own clan mates but he wouldn’t, and tomorrow he would be back to his old playful and prankfull self

[Glitch_Candle]

Disloyal was all littlepaw hissed, he was ready to claw his own clan mates but he wouldn’t, and tomorrow he would be back to his old playful and prankfull self
Another glare from Vinepelt.

[Glitch_Candle]

bumped

[Moonraven]

Twilightstar took the lead, swevering around some of her faster cats, to stand at point as they made it to the Seastones. She was immediately hit with the overwhelming stench of hostile and enraged cats. ThunderClan and RiverClan were already here and tension was at an all-time high. A loud sigh left her maw as the she-cat led her clan onto the beach. "Try and make sure there are no fights tonight." The molly called to the members of her clan, before separating from them and walking over to the Seastones, where one of the warriors was yowling about something, she had no clue who that cat was. Apparently, she didn't belong up there considering, she was tossed off. Twilightstar faintly wondered if she should have stayed home?

The war with ShadowClan was currently at a stalemate, Twilightstar assumed Dawnstar's been busy too with her own problems which have kept her from bothering WindClan. But it sounds and seemed like both RiverClan and ThunderClan have been busy this past moon. She recognized an enraged Kestrelwing from his visit at WindClan, the other tom, she wasn't as familiar with, but knew him as the ThunderClan deputy... or had been the ThunderClan deputy. He didn't look good either. What in the world had these clans been doing in the past moon that resulted in a lost limb?!

"Buckstar is dead?" Twilightstar interjected into their little verbal battle, as she leaped up onto the rock. With both ears visibly flattened and tail slightly drooping, she gently nudged both toms apart so she could sit in between the pair. One to try and keep some sort of peace and two because she wasn't sitting next to Dawnstar. There was genuine sadness in her question, she couldn't bring herself to care too much about how either cat took it. It wasn't like she was taking a side, she was just sad to hear that another leader was lost regardless of the reason. Fawnsqueak was dead too?!

She had to bite her tongue to keep asking more questions. Lionstorm had always seemed rather cocky and rather brash, but him killing Buckstar seemed... hmm, he wasn't a leader anymore though. The weight of the entire clan wasn't his any longer, if his mate was killed, it wasn't hard to see him going after ThunderClan. He had his clan run out coyotes from her territory and had constantly been raiding ShadowClan for whatever reason during his leadership. Going after Buckstar didn't seem out of the realm of possibilities. Was he dead too then? She felt utterly terrible, she had been fond of both cats, she hadn't know Fawnsqueak or either of the other toms immensely well, but she had liked them. It was miserable learning of their deaths.

Rather than wallowing, she settled her attention on something else. The cats below were making her a little nervous, she really didn't want to relive the last battle at the March Gathering. "This is a Gathering, not a battleground." The elder leader advised lightly to the pair, turning her single eye towards cats gathered below while swallowing the bitter emotions swarming around in her body.

spade Jackpot TheNyanCatMinecart
[WindClan has Arrived]

[Astraea]

~featherfur sat~

[Madelaine]

Ebonyfang was more stronger and not sick at all. He had just gotten over his greencough which he was glad of. Now he could go back to his full duties. The shadowclan medicine cat caught sight of Snakeheart, but not his own apprentice. His apprentice didn't know that he wasn't sick anymore. He wanted it to be a surprise.

The large black tom padded over to the Riverclan medicine cat. "Hello Snakeheart.", he meowed in his emotionless voice. His face didn't show any signs of being sick. He looked like he hadn't gotten sick at all.

// Fletcher; Rani; Rockfall; Exis; Panda1440; \\

[Willow_Tree]

Echopaw
Echopaw looked around, awed. She'd never seen so many cats in one place. This was her first gathering, and she was very excited. She bounded into the clearing with the others, ears pricked forward and tail lashing in excitement.
(Open for any interactions)

Dawnfeather
Dawnfeather looked around, a look of bored amusement on her face. ThunderClan and RiverClan looked like they were about to kill each other. She sat down and wrapped her tail around her paws, looking around, ears swiveling.
(Open)

[Tiabirb]

Tensions were high. Ravenshine weaved her way into the clearing of stones, listening to the whispers, the hisses and the deep, rumbling growls. Just ThunderClan and RiverClan... Ravenshine mused, The others should be here soon. Then...well, Ravenshine expected chaos.

The slender tuxedo molly found a place near the front, and she sat down and settled in. Oh dear, it seems the RiverClan leader wasn't Lionstorm. It was some different tom. She imagined the RiverClanners had been just as surprised to see Eveningstar jump up there as the ThunderClanners had been to see another cat up where Lionstorm would have been.

[wren]

Coyotesnarl

Why was he here again? Twilight. That’s why he was here. That’s why he needed to be here. He’d been a visitor in thunderclan for a while now, training their medicine cats and mooching off of their hunting. Doing the bare minimum to remain there for now. Though just living simply wasn’t enough. He seemed to be... sick. Physically of course. The infections had wrecked him. But the homesickness. Laying awake in the dark of the thunderclan medicine den and getting a whiff of the windclan moors every now and again.

Those sleepless nights... the mind foggy days. He wanted to stay. Life was peaceful there, for now at least. He didn’t have any responsibilities aside from training. Even then he wasn’t doing that too well and yet being kept around. If he went home that sense of obligation would take over. There would be no expectation or respect from his former clanmates, but he would feel the overwhelming need to take over again. He entered the gathering clearingooking shrunken and weak. It had been moons.. a lifetime since he’d been here.

And man he didn’t like being back.

[Tiabirb]

Appleshine had come with her apprentice to her first Gathering, and she chuckled as she watched the little she-cat. "It's amazing, isn't it?" She purred, but one sweep of the clearing and things looked a bit more sour than she had hoped. What was their problem now? Where was Lionstorm? Where was Buckstar? This was...no this couldn't be right!

"Why don't you go over and sit with some of the apprentices, Echopaw?" Appleshine suggested gently, and she blinked warmly at Echopaw before she padded onward.
ShadowWing65

She weaved among the cats until she ran into Junipersong, and she mewed warmly, "Greetings! Um..is everything alright? I haven't seen this many bristling pelts here since..well, you know." She cleared her throat and looked hopefully at the big RiverClan she-cat.
Dizerel

[furrensic]

[ all are open!! ]

--> sprigcloud




following after riverclan, sprigcloud let out a sigh as he plopped down. he was not looking forward to this gathering, especially with the tensions being so high between riverclan and....-- speaking of the devil(s?), thunderclan was the second clan to arrive. cats were already arguing with each other and one even got knocked off of the rocks! (oh wow.)
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---> beeblaze


the scarred tom trudged behind his clanmates, a frown on his face. so many people-- he wasn't sure if he'd be interacting with anyone at the gathering. (when was the last time he had been at a gathering?) to say he wasn't excited was an understatement, the only excitement he had shown was when he found a nice spot that was relatively empty and away from cats.
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--> sweetpaw


sweetpaw excitedly followed the clan, stopping every few moments to shake sand from her paws. gathering! gathering! this was her first gatheringggg! and she was so excited-- she had even groomed her fur multiple times hours before the gathering, and found a beautiful white daisy to put behind her ear.
strutting and stopping to pose a few times, the brown feline let out a loud purr, grinning widely. "hello world!" she greeted, directed to all of the cats there, before finding a somewhat less sandy place to sit down. ohh, she hoped that she'd meet some cool cats!

[~Fierce~]

~Darkclaw~
Darkclaw padded into Seastones, noticing that Riverclan and Thunderclan were here. She stumbled a bit as she heard Eveningmist's last few word. Buckstar was dead? He was Thunderclan of course but it was still heartbreaking to have a leader die. Darkclaw found a place to sit and curled her black tail around her paws, her white tail tip blending in with her white paws.
{Open for anyone}

~Blackmist~
Blackmist padded into Seastones and picked a spot to sit, surprised at the news of Buckstar. So, did that make Eveningmist, Eveningstar? Well, congratulations to the new leader then.
{Open to anyone}

[Willow_Tree]

Echopaw looked around, green eyes searching for other apprentices. She hoped she could meet one from another clan! She wandered around, looking around at all the cats gathered here.

(Open to anyone!)

[crumbl]

>> Flutterpaw <<

Flutterpaw watched the leaders' bristling hackles grow electric but for once she was surprised by how little anxiety it brought her. Usually, she hated conflict- as long as she wasn't at the center of it. But tonight, cold hatred gripped her heart as she'd never felt before.

It scared her.

Back and forth, back and forth. She lashed her tail, growing more and more agitated as Kestrelstar persisted in making manipulative little accusations at Eveningstar, the rightful leader of ThunderClan! And why? Because not only was he blaming the other leader for the just deaths of two of his treacherous Clanmates, he was mocking Buckstar's loss to his face. Flutterpaw's blood boiled and her claws dug into the sandy soil; it took every muscle in her body to restrain herself from running up to the Seastones and giving Kestrelstar a piece of her mind.

But at the same time, hot tears bubbled up in her blue eyes. Everything was happening so fast. So many new changes. Did her first Gathering as an apprentice really have to be ruined like this? She hadn't pictured it this way. She'd pictured... new friends and... feeling like a real part of her Clan.

At a loss, Flutterpaw hovered between fury and self-pity before finally settling on an awkward combination. She stared at the ground, ears dramatically limp, and tried to block out the world around her.

>> Open for someone to come talk to her! Any interaction is welcome ^^ <<

[Akira]

Thistlethorn arrived with a huff. Great, they had just arrived and RiverClan was already causing trouble. What for this time?
(ThunderClan, Open!)

Rowanpaw rushed ahead, eager. His first Gathering! Hopefully nothing bad would happen...
(WindClan, Open!)

[Willow_Tree]

>> Flutterpaw <<

Flutterpaw watched the leaders' bristling hackles grow electric but for once she was surprised by how little anxiety it brought her. Usually, she hated conflict- as long as she wasn't at the center of it. But tonight, cold hatred gripped her heart as she'd never felt before.

It scared her.

Back and forth, back and forth. She lashed her tail, growing more and more agitated as Kestrelstar persisted in making manipulative little accusations at Eveningstar, the rightful leader of ThunderClan! And why? Because not only was he blaming the other leader for the just deaths of two of his treacherous Clanmates, he was mocking Buckstar's loss to his face. Flutterpaw's blood boiled and her claws dug into the sandy soil; it took every muscle in her body to restrain herself from running up to the Seastones and giving Kestrelstar a piece of her mind.

But at the same time, hot tears bubbled up in her blue eyes. Everything was happening so fast. So many new changes. Did her first Gathering as an apprentice really have to be ruined like this? She hadn't pictured it this way. She'd pictured... new friends and... feeling like a real part of her Clan.

At a loss, Flutterpaw hovered between fury and self-pity before finally settling on an awkward combination. She stared at the ground, ears dramatically limp, and tried to block out the world around her.

>> Open for someone to come talk to her! Any interaction is welcome ^^ <<


Echopaw, still looking around, noticed another apprentice over by the Thunderclan cats. She bounded over, green eyes gleaming. "Hello!" She said, my name's Echopaw, this is my first gathering. Have you ben to a gathering before?" She asked, too excited to notice the others expression.

[Akira]

Reedpaw arrived, already scared of the tension and... was a RiverClan warrior already causing trouble? Great. But... he wasn't going to sit with his Clan, for now. He looked about, wary of the tension, and got as close to ThunderClan as he could. He needed to speak and have one of them help him with his plans, and soon.

@sooti MooingPanda Stormpoppy Ashnose (just for that one finder thing for Reedpaw! Ignore if you want). (RiverClan, Open)

[BEAR.]

Fernpaw was more than happy to join Twilightstar on the trek to the Seastones, bouncing along the WindClan crowd. As the plains turned to forest and eventually, the sandy shore, his movements became less erratic due to the shifting, loose soil beneath his paws.

The scent of Fish Cats and Thundercats was almost overwhelming, and Fernpaw had to stop at the edge of the growing crowd to get his bearings. A scan over the RiverClan crowd didn't yield him anything of interest.. but he did glimpse a familiar face with the Thundercats.

Excitedly, he dashed across the sand to barrel toward Coyotesnarl. "It's youuu!!!" He threw his paws around one of Coyotesnarl's legs briefly in a hug, too small to embrace much more of his body. "I haven't seen you in ages Coyotepal!!!" They were Star buddies (not really), and now they were Life-Buddies! Fernpaw owned him now. [ wren ]

His attention was quickly stolen away by what was going on with the leaders, and he withdrew from Coyotepal to look up at the rock curiously. There was Snowcat and Twilightstar.. but!!!

BUT.

COULD IT BE.

Fernpaw probably wasn't the brightest apprentice, but he knew one thing: if a cat sat on that rock, it meant they were a leader. His Fish Cat was now Fish Leader.

He was.. "FISH DAD!"

Fernpaw wasted no time in making a beeline toward the rock, using the small rocks around it to scamper up to the stone the leaders were perched on. Once on it, he launched himself toward Fish Dad's back. "FISH BIRD DAD, IT'S YOUUU!" His Fish Bird was now the Fish Dad of the Rivercats!

How exciting!

[ Moonraven, spade, Jackpot ]

[Jade13]

~Darkclaw~
Darkclaw padded into Seastones, noticing that Riverclan and Thunderclan were here. She stumbled a bit as she heard Eveningmist's last few word. Buckstar was dead? He was Thunderclan of course but it was still heartbreaking to have a leader die. Darkclaw found a place to sit and curled her black tail around her paws, her white tail tip blending in with her white paws.
{Open for anyone}

~Blackmist~
Blackmist padded into Seastones and picked a spot to sit, surprised at the news of Buckstar. So, did that make Eveningmist, Eveningstar? Well, congratulations to the new leader then.
{Open to anyone}

Leafpaw followed his mentor I feel like we missed a battle, there so much tension in the air he said looking around, thunderclan and riverclan didn’t seem to happy with each other. He chose to stay close to his mentor or if mudpaw had come he could talk to him, he hadn’t talked to his boyfriend/mate

[Mango]

Gulltwist gazed around at the screaming and bickering Thunderclanners and Riverclanners, both of them were acting like a clan of kits, she noticed a tom in the far back who seemed oddly familiar to her, but she couldn’t quite place him, she’d only seen glimpses of him but wasn’t positive if she was right. Of course, she was seeing Coyotesnarl, the cat who killed her brother, and trapped her mother in the position of medicine cat. But she didn’t realize that.

Bunnypaw stood wide eyed in terror at the Thunderclan and Riverclan fighting, they seemed absolutely terrifying as a clan, and then there was Shadowclan, the clan yet to show up, who she’d heard horrible things about. As far as she was concerned every clan but Windclan was absolutely terrifying. (OPEN)

[Silverfur & Co]

Snowstripe sat watching everything going on at the gathering things seemed to be not going well between them and thunder.


Silverdust looked as they were at their gathering and seen that riverclan had a new leader she was not about to fight if she did not have to.

[furrensic]

Kyrieknight //

oh, drama drama drama! sweetpaw loved drama, but leaders bickering was always a thing that just annoyed her. grown cats..they were grown cats! couldn't they argue in private? the windclanner groaned, glancing over to look at the cat she had positioned herself by. by the looks of it, this cat was a warrior, and thunderclan! (she had never interacted with a thunderclan cat, and this guy seemed like thw silent strong type.)

"hiiii!" she greeted loudly, turning to face the tom. "im sweetpaw, windclannnnnn! who are you? i bet you have a pretty cool name." the apprentice babbled, before gasping rather dramatically. oh yeah! oh yeah! she should probably tell this guy super important info, righhtttt? "oh, by the way, mister silent strong type guy, you gotta speak real loud around me, okay? I'm not the best at reading lips. it's super hard! well..not super, but still!" or rather, she simply didnt want to put in the effort of reading lips.

[Akira]

Kyrieknight //

oh, drama drama drama! sweetpaw loved drama, but leaders bickering was always a thing that just annoyed her. grown cats..they were grown cats! couldn't they argue in private? the windclanner groaned, glancing over to look at the cat she had positioned herself by. by the looks of it, this cat was a warrior, and thunderclan! (she had never interacted with a thunderclan cat, and this guy seemed like thw silent strong type.)

"hiiii!" she greeted loudly, turning to face the tom. "im sweetpaw, windclannnnnn! who are you? i bet you have a pretty cool name." the apprentice babbled, before gasping rather dramatically. oh yeah! oh yeah! she should probably tell this guy super important info, righhtttt? "oh, by the way, mister silent strong type guy, you gotta speak real loud around me, okay? I'm not the best at reading lips. it's super hard! well..not super, but still!" or rather, she simply didnt want to put in the effort of reading lips.


Thistlethorn's ears twitched, a bit taken back by all the words this apprentice was saying. She was a WindClan apprentice, huh. She seemed excitable and... had trouble hearing? Well, that was fine.

"I'm Thistlethorn," the dark gray and white tabby warrior introduced himself, loud enough for her to hear, maybe. "Nice to meet you, Sweetpaw."

[Zee]

Oh my! A new voice! And someone outside of RiverClan? Could it really be??? Turning to confirm her suspicions, Olivenose gave a little tap of her paws, squeaking out a few mumbled words. This was reallyhappening! "Why hello, kind... ma'am! I am doing rather fantastic if I do say so myself," Boy a burst of energy just shot through her, making her words feel rushed, all pushing at once to get out from her mouth. "How are youuuu?"

As she was waiting for an answer, the squabble near the leaders seats obtained her focus and she blinked, bright blue eyes flooding with interest. Would you look at that! Full grown cats! Fighting like kits! "I wanna be a kit again too! Moss-ball was somuchfun," she purred, tail flicking happily as she leveled her gaze at Whitewolf once more. "What did you say your name was again? It must be something... EPIC! Like maybe Echoedstarrynight or... something... Hrm." Furrowing her brows in though, Olivenose tapped a paw to her chin as she thought about it.

For Spade (Olivenose)


Whitewolf immediately felt confused as she watched this Warrior switch modes like she was spacing out. This RiverClan cat was practically a Kit in a Warrior's body...Whitewolf didn't have an easy fix for that. Or a fix at all, really. Kits knew better than to play with moss balls in public settings, and even they were allowed at Gatherings. What was going on with this she-cat?

"Excuse me," said Whitewolf. "I don't mean to be rude, but...are you ill? You should probably speak with Snakeheart. He'll help you; I'm sure."

She felt even stranger when Olivenose asked for her name, declaring that it must be something epic. But at least she wasn't hostile or cruel like some of her Clanmates.

"Whitewolf...charmed..."

[spade]

The weird look... the concern... ah! Was this what making a friend was like? She didn't have many back in RiverClan - something about her being too revved up or whatever - so this was... exciting! "I, well... I don't think so! Am I bleeding somewhere?" Olivenose spun around, blue eyes scanning her own pelt as she did so for any wounds that might caught Whitewolf to think she was ill. Coming to a stop she then took one deep breath in, then let it out. No temptation to cough... Huh, she seemed fine!

"Iiiii think I'm good! Or maybe... hey, are you one of those cats who can see the future? I met an outsider like that once. He told me that my future was looking "pretty dark and grim", although now that I think about it," she paused, musing over it with a concerned look, "he did look rather hungry. Like, like he was about to eat me or something - which is crazy!" Exasperated, Olivenose blinked, not at all registering that anything was wrong. She was just perfectly fine Ollie!

Head tilted to one side as she watched Whitewolf, it dawned on her why she hadn't introduced herself. It was because Olive hadn't! "Goodness me oh my!," she purred, paw back to her chest. "I just realized you don't know who I am - my name is O-l-i-v-e-n-o-s-e," she enunciated each letter as she said it, head bouncing up and down a bit. "Weird, right? What even are olives? I have no idea, but at least I haven't met anyone else with it!" By now her speech was a bit sped up and she was breathing a bit more than usual, blue eyes stretched wide as she watched Whitewolf.

// OhZeeWolf

[Tiabirb]

As the clearing grew more crowded, Starlingflight felt more pelts brush against her, and she rose to her paws and headed for the edge. As a reclusive cat, she felt uncomfortable, and she weaved her way to the edge of the clearing. WindClan had arrived, and the cats seemed friendly enough. RiverClan and WindClan were on good terms, after all.

As she watched a few of the apprentices settle in to chat, she felt something block her way, and she found herself staring into a wall of white and the overwhelming scent of ThunderClan. She blinked, taking in the she-cat.

Older than Starlingflight herself, missing a leg as well, Starling was surprised to see her here. "Oh, excuse me," she murmured in apology. "I was just on my way to sit outside the throng of cats." She looked to the edge of the clearing beyond Whitewolf, then her gaze flicked back to the ThunderClan warrior.

OhZeeWolf

[Fawnhearted]

(Okay! I have a lot of cats here, putting it in spoilers so it doesn't cover the entire page)

Beebuzz carefully padded over to his clanmates, trying to avoid the fighting. He was always ready for a battle, but he wouldn’t break the truce. Starclan hopes nobody else would..

This was his second gathering and it was not as fun as the last one. Nobody was doing anything but arguing.He sat nearby his mentor hoping his fear scent wasn’t that strong.

The sisters sat next to eachother whispering. There was a lot of arguing going on and Acornpaw was nervous. Lilypaw meanwhile was wondering where her dad went.

Toadstripe was sitting amongst the senior warriors, wondering what was going on with the other clans.

Mistpaw honestly hadn't wanted to attend the gathering, but there was a chance they would fight Thunderclan and she wanted to be there. Also to hear about the gossip from the other apprentices

Seedheart glanced around at the arguing cats, it was a lot. She tucked her tail over her paws and tried to focus on the conversations around her. Words and phrases of death were everywhere.

Everyone is open!!

[TheNyanCatMinecart]

Great StarClan, Wolffang had just arrived alongside Twilightstar and things were already a huge mess. He could see ThunderClan and RiverClan bristling at each other; he wondered what had happened. A small sigh escaped him. First, there was the whole feud between WindClan and ShadowClan. And now there was this. Just great. The thick-furred gray tom looked around, and he couldn't help feeling a little odd. The last normal Gathering felt like moons ago, and he'd just been mingling among the warriors. Now, he was WindClan's deputy, and he got to mingle with the high ranks. At least, the other deputies, mainly. He felt powerful, and almost in awe. There was a small part of him that felt a little bit of stage fright, almost, but he pushed it aside.

He remembered Twilightstar's words, about how he had inflated his ego way too much. Wolffang's eyes narrowed as he thought about what had happened. That time, when he'd been appointed deputy, and some cat had decided to run his mouth about how he was terrible. Who could blame him for getting angry? Shut up, Wolffang, a voice inside his head told him. He had deserved the scolding, and he had to do better as WindClan's new deputy, even if he had to repress some of his true emotions. Which would be difficult.

The dappled gray tom looked around. There was a brown-and-white she-cat named Splashleap, who must be RiverClan's new deputy. Wolffang remembered that Kestrelwing had visited the WindClan camp, right before his deputy ceremony. Looking up, he saw the gray tabby - and Eveningmist - up on the rock. Wolffang wondered what had happened at first before he overheard that Buckstar had apparently... died? At least, that's what Twilightstar had assumed. ThunderClan and RiverClan were definitely hostile toward each other. Something had happened.

Wolffang sat in the proper place for deputies and surveyed the crowd of cats. Yep, there was definitely something going on between ThunderClan and RiverClan. And some cat named Vinepelt had climbed up the Seastones and been tossed off. What in the name of StarClan was she even thinking? the large, muscular tom wondered with a shake of his broad head. Then he lifted it. Remembering Twilightstar's scolding stung him like a thorn, so he had to be as proper as possible. He didn't really know what to say, so he sat there and looked around at the other cats. Hopefully, he'd be able to pick up more on what things had happened around here. He kept his posture straight and his head high, but made sure not to look too cocky. This was his first Gathering as the WindClan deputy, and he was determined to be the best deputy he could. Especially since he was already on thin ice with Twilightstar. On the outside, he knew he looked plain, but inside he had unusual worries that he pushed aside. You're representing WindClan. Act appropiately, and everything should be fine.

[Dizerel]

Appleshine had come with her apprentice to her first Gathering, and she chuckled as she watched the little she-cat. "It's amazing, isn't it?" She purred, but one sweep of the clearing and things looked a bit more sour than she had hoped. What was their problem now? Where was Lionstorm? Where was Buckstar? This was...no this couldn't be right!

She weaved among the cats until she ran into Junipersong, and she mewed warmly, "Greetings! Um..is everything alright? I haven't seen this many bristling pelts here since..well, you know." She cleared her throat and looked hopefully at the big RiverClan she-cat.
Dizerel

Junipersong looked from this newcomer to Starlingflight sitting next to her. Delighted that there were those willing to socialize amidst all the hostility. Maybe this would be the friend she would make! "Hopefully. A lot of my clanmates are on edge because of a recent death that we think was caused by Thunderclan. I'm still of firm belief that we still need to hear Thunderclan's side of the story first before we make any judgements. Unfortunately, most of my clanmates don't feel the same way. I'm not going to let that stop me from being friendly, though!"

[Moonraven]

(Open)
The huge WindClan warrior gradually made his way in behind the rest of his clanmate. His eyes lit up like greenish-yellow fire as he glanced up at the moon and then down again observing the hostile between RiverClan and ThunderClan. Batglare decided to ignore them, it had nothing to do with WindClan and Twilightstar had better keep it like that.

Barely held interest gleamed in his face when he noticed Sourpuss was up there with his leader. He felt his whiskers quiver in both irritation and delight, the two blended into something conflicting. Sourpuss, if he had the argument right, was now Sourstar. Great. Batglare swiftly wandered further away from all cats and took a seat further in the back. From the way he hissed at any cat that got too close or dared to glance at him as if they wanted to talk, it was clear he was not to be disturbed. He was here for information, not socializing.

[Topaz]

|:| jimothy |:|
(You do not have to respond if you'd rather not)

~Redpaw~

Following Riverclan into the Gathering was perhaps the hardest thing he had ever done. Redpaw had never liked meetings, or even the thought of talking to other cats. Well, it's not like he could anyway. And besides, it's not like he has to.
The newly appointed apprentice pinned his ears back and tasted the air. All the clans were here but Shadowclan, or at least, from what he could tell. Other than the odd scents and new cats, Redpaw was absolutely fine!
If only he could believe himself.
The russet tom inched his way to his mentor, Firesweep. This was his first Gathering, and as a mute apprentice, he was sure this would end out horribly. He didn't care what the leaders would say, he wanted to leave! He wanted to return to camp!
No, he wanted to cease from existence!
Redpaw shook his head and curled his tail between legs, as he hurried beside Firesweep.




|:| OPEN |:|

~Silverwave~
The silver tabby calmly strutted into the Gathering, her blue eyes glinting in the moonlight. Everything seemed so dull.
And yet, something bubbled up inside her as she watched Riverclan cats from her seat in the back. Was that... anger?
No, it was too familiar, it was probably 'wanting-revenge-for-killing-Buckstar'.
Silverwave nodded approvingly to herself. Yeah, that was it!
That was definitely it.

[Glitch_Candle]

Twilightstar took the lead, swevering around some of her faster cats, to stand at point as they made it to the Seastones. She was immediately hit with the overwhelming stench of hostile and enraged cats. ThunderClan and RiverClan were already here and tension was at an all-time high. A loud sigh left her maw as the she-cat led her clan onto the beach. "Try and make sure there are no fights tonight." The molly called to the members of her clan, before separating from them and walking over to the Seastones, where one of the warriors was yowling about something, she had no clue who that cat was. Apparently, she didn't belong up there considering, she was tossed off. Twilightstar faintly wondered if she should have stayed home?

The war with ShadowClan was currently at a stalemate, Twilightstar assumed Dawnstar's been busy too with her own problems which have kept her from bothering WindClan. But it sounds and seemed like both RiverClan and ThunderClan have been busy this past moon. She recognized an enraged Kestrelwing from his visit at WindClan, the other tom, she wasn't as familiar with, but knew him as the ThunderClan deputy... or had been the ThunderClan deputy. He didn't look good either. What in the world had these clans been doing in the past moon that resulted in a lost limb?!

"Buckstar is dead?" Twilightstar interjected into their little verbal battle, as she leaped up onto the rock. With both ears visibly flattened and tail slightly drooping, she gently nudged both toms apart so she could sit in between the pair. One to try and keep some sort of peace and two because she wasn't sitting next to Dawnstar. There was genuine sadness in her question, she couldn't bring herself to care too much about how either cat took it. It wasn't like she was taking a side, she was just sad to hear that another leader was lost regardless of the reason. Fawnsqueak was dead too?!

She had to bite her tongue to keep asking more questions. Lionstorm had always seemed rather cocky and rather brash, but him killing Buckstar seemed... hmm, he wasn't a leader anymore though. The weight of the entire clan wasn't his any longer, if his mate was killed, it wasn't hard to see him going after ThunderClan. He had his clan run out coyotes from her territory and had constantly been raiding ShadowClan for whatever reason during his leadership. Going after Buckstar didn't seem out of the realm of possibilities. Was he dead too then? She felt utterly terrible, she had been fond of both cats, she hadn't know Fawnsqueak or either of the other toms immensely well, but she had liked them. It was miserable learning of their deaths.

Rather than wallowing, she settled her attention on something else. The cats below were making her a little nervous, she really didn't want to relive the last battle at the March Gathering. "This is a Gathering, not a battleground." The elder leader advised lightly to the pair, turning her single eye towards cats gathered below while swallowing the bitter emotions swarming around in her body.

spade Jackpot TheNyanCatMinecart
[WindClan has Arrived]
Rippleshade dashes into the den and runs around. She knew not how interesting this would be.

[Mercury]

Cloversplash and Halfmask sat down side by side, glancing around warily. “Do you think anything will... happen...?” Halfmask asked, flattening their ears. Cloversplash shrugged, eyes bright as she looked up at the moon. “StarClan will protect us...”

[furrensic]

Kyrieknight //

ohh, thistlethorn was this guys name, huh? so she was right, he did have a cool name. (definitely not elegant, or friendly sounding like her own-- it sounded more intimidating than anything, but he seemed pretty nice.) "it's nice to meet you too, thistlethorn!" she hummed in a sing-song tone with closed eyes. her eyes soon opened, staring right at the leaders. one..two..three...okay. she recognized two, twilightstar and eveningguy. (wait! wasn't he a deputy? where was the buckstar guy she had heard about?) and some..other...guy. at least shadowclan wasn't here.

"heyy, why do all the fishies and your clan seem to be on bad terms..?" sweetpaw questioned, slowly turning her attention back to thistlethorn. she couldn't hear eveningmist and the riverclan representative, but she could tell that they were arguing, or it looked like it. and so many thunderclanners and riverclanners were like, staring at eachother with so much hate!
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Fawnhearted ( for beebuzz ) //

beeblaze's eyes danced over all of the cats, his eyes narrowing slightly at a few cats that were arguing. even two of the leaders were bickering, it seemed. (though, he was pretty sure lionstorm was the fake-leader of riverclan, and buckstar was the leader of thunderclan, so he wasn't sure why they weren't here. but the tensions seemed high regardless.)

he tensed slightly as he watched a cat move past him, and sit beside him. by the cats smell, he was thunderclan. oh, he didn't like socializing. but he was curious to know what had happened. the scarred tom would look over to the thunderclanner, with such an expression that he almost looked furious. (he was not.)

"any idea why those two are bickering?" he inquired, pointing a paw in kestrelstar and eveningmists direction. he had a feeling something bad had happened, but he just wanted to see if his suspicions were true.

[Rani]

Of course it was thunderclan who arrived before anyone more pleasant and Snakehearts poisons green eyes narrowed to slits as he watched the clan file in. A great many of them bore new wounds, evidence of what they’d done recently, and the medicine cat felt a zing of cruel pleasure that Lionstorm had made them pay for their actions. Seemed Buckstar the coward wasn’t here either, not surprising. Riverclans golden boy was a strong fighter and the medicine cat knew the whole nine lives thing was a sham. It’d only take one slip up and there’d be a new leader on the rock, just what had seemingly happened.

The lanky toms attention was torn from the rock as a hesitant and pathetic voice rang out beside him. Seemed Rainywhisker had rightfully realised his own incompetence (and yet still was late) and found a student to take his place. He ran a critical eye over her blatantly, she nervous posture and lack of any bravery in front of him, too much hesitance in her words and voice, and just the lack of spine he seemed to see off of her. His obvious judgement netted a snort and a sneer the river clan tom obviously dismissing her completely with a tail flick as he turned away.
“You’re a fool is what you are if you think I care in the slightest. Go talk to a rock thunderclan coward, you both have the same approximate value to the world.”
That would be all that Iciclepaw would be getting from the hateful tom at the moment.

Ebonyfang warranted more care.

The riverclan medicine cat dipped his head at the clans senior medicine cat letting out a cordial “Ebonyfang, you’re looking well. Its good to see you after so long I hope things are calm in ShadowClan? I suppose that’s a foolish question though given I wish to amend something with you and hopefully your clan;
Ive recently become aware an idiot warrior of our was taunted to cross the border and ordered one of our apprentices to follow to attack one of yours, a Grimdog I think. On behalf of RiverClan I apologise the warrior will be dealt with and if there is anything I can do to mend things between our clans please do let me know. Though given we found a Riverclan apprentice dead not along ago on the shadowclan border maybe that can be mutual. I know this type of interaction generally occurs between leaders but….. Well RiverClan has some dire annoyances that require all our attention right now.”
The toms words were smooth and calm through the entire interaction even as he internally hoped to hell this would be enough to ease a slight on its own. RiverClan could manage a fight right now sure, but there were more worthy cats to take their fury out on and his glare at the thunderclan medicine cat apprentice was burning to emphasise that point.

If Ebonyfang and him could ease things themselves and then relay it to their respective leaders it could benefit both clans.
Angelique Fletcher Panda1440 Exis Rockfall

[Glitch_Candle]

Great StarClan, Wolffang had just arrived alongside Twilightstar and things were already a huge mess. He could see ThunderClan and RiverClan bristling at each other; he wondered what had happened. A small sigh escaped him. First, there was the whole feud between WindClan and ShadowClan. And now there was this. Just great. The thick-furred gray tom looked around, and he couldn't help feeling a little odd. The last normal Gathering felt like moons ago, and he'd just been mingling among the warriors. Now, he was WindClan's deputy, and he got to mingle with the high ranks. At least, the other deputies, mainly. He felt powerful, and almost in awe. There was a small part of him that felt a little bit of stage fright, almost, but he pushed it aside.

He remembered Twilightstar's words, about how he had inflated his ego way too much. Wolffang's eyes narrowed as he thought about what had happened. That time, when he'd been appointed deputy, and some cat had decided to run his mouth about how he was terrible. Who could blame him for getting angry? Shut up, Wolffang, a voice inside his head told him. He had deserved the scolding, and he had to do better as WindClan's new deputy, even if he had to repress some of his true emotions. Which would be difficult.

The dappled gray tom looked around. There was a brown-and-white she-cat named Splashleap, who must be RiverClan's new deputy. Wolffang remembered that Kestrelwing had visited the WindClan camp, right before his deputy ceremony. Looking up, he saw the gray tabby - and Eveningmist - up on the rock. Wolffang wondered what had happened at first before he overheard that Buckstar had apparently... died? At least, that's what Twilightstar had assumed. ThunderClan and RiverClan were definitely hostile toward each other. Something had happened.

Wolffang sat in the proper place for deputies and surveyed the crowd of cats. Yep, there was definitely something going on between ThunderClan and RiverClan. And some cat named Vinepelt had climbed up the Seastones and been tossed off. What in the name of StarClan was she even thinking? the large, muscular tom wondered with a shake of his broad head. Then he lifted it. Remembering Twilightstar's scolding stung him like a thorn, so he had to be as proper as possible. He didn't really know what to say, so he sat there and looked around at the other cats. Hopefully, he'd be able to pick up more on what things had happened around here. He kept his posture straight and his head high, but made sure not to look too cocky. This was his first Gathering as the WindClan deputy, and he was determined to be the best deputy he could. Especially since he was already on thin ice with Twilightstar. On the outside, he knew he looked plain, but inside he had unusual worries that he pushed aside. You're representing WindClan. Act appropiately, and everything should be fine.
Rippleshade finds Wolffang among the crowd after running around a little. "Wollfang, have you the slightest idea what Twi is going to talk about this gathering?"

[Akira]

Kyrieknight //

ohh, thistlethorn was this guys name, huh? so she was right, he did have a cool name. (definitely not elegant, or friendly sounding like her own-- it sounded more intimidating than anything, but he seemed pretty nice.) "it's nice to meet you too, thistlethorn!" she hummed in a sing-song tone with closed eyes. her eyes soon opened, staring right at the leaders. one..two..three...okay. she recognized two, twilightstar and eveningguy. (wait! wasn't he a deputy? where was the buckstar guy she had heard about?) and some..other...guy. at least shadowclan wasn't here.

"heyy, why do all the fishies and your clan seem to be on bad terms..?" sweetpaw questioned, slowly turning her attention back to thistlethorn. she couldn't hear eveningmist and the riverclan representative, but she could tell that they were arguing, or it looked like it. and so many thunderclanners and riverclanners were like, staring at eachother with so much hate!
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Fawnhearted ( for beebuzz ) //

beeblaze's eyes danced over all of the cats, his eyes narrowing slightly at a few cats that were arguing. even two of the leaders were bickering, it seemed. (though, he was pretty sure lionstorm was the fake-leader of riverclan, and buckstar was the leader of thunderclan, so he wasn't sure why they weren't here. but the tensions seemed high regardless.)

he tensed slightly as he watched a cat move past him, and sit beside him. by the cats smell, he was thunderclan. oh, he didn't like socializing. but he was curious to know what had happened. the scarred tom would look over to the thunderclanner, with such an expression that he almost looked furious. (he was not.)

"any idea why those two are bickering?" he inquired, pointing a paw in kestrelstar and eveningmists direction. he had a feeling something bad had happened, but he just wanted to see if his suspicions were true.

"Nice to meet you, too," Thistlethorn blinked. It was doozy to explain, but oh well. "Well, RiverClan is upset some coyotes attacked them after the mutts attacked us, which had their leader and deputy killed while they were out by themselves, and they blame us for their deaths. Then, their leader in charge, Lionstorm, went insane after his mate died and attacked our camp, killing cats without mercy. He dies on RiverClan territory, and they refuse to belive the golden kit did anything wrong."

With a great heave, the blue eyes warrior's shoulders sagged. "Still, from what I know, most of RiverClan's leaders and medicine cats like to throw tantrums over things they refuse to believe and do something about. They don't like to think they're wrong."

Well, this was an issue for the adults, so he would stop with his explanation unknowingly turned rant and tilted his head at the apprentice. "Well, you shouldn't worry about that. Leave that to the smart adults, alright? But how has WindClan been? I apologize on behalf of everyone for not helping, but we've had our own fair share of... issues. But, have you guys been alright?"

[dino.]

// closed

>Goosefury<
His name had certainly suited him well these past few days, and it did still as he stalked forward to take a spot nearest to the leaders' stone. He curled his lip as the cat with a missing leg and Kestrelstsr began to speak to each other - the former with a voice that made him sound as if he didn't care about all that had happened.

He turned his head away to focus on something else, keep his mind off of it, but his brows were still furrowed in a scowl as he eyed the arriving ThunderClan cats.

Maybe coming here had been a bad idea. He was going to let loose on someone soon.

[Madelaine]

Ebonyfang watched Snakehearts interaction with teh new Thunderclan medicine cats. He had been sick for so long he had no clue what was happening in the clans. Now that he was well again they should probably do their meeting sometime soon. The large tom just focused on the way they spoke to each other. Should he ingervebe or jot? No! No he shouldn't. He knew better than to. Snakeheart could take care of himself just fine.

The shadiwclan medicine cat was wiped out of his thouggts when Snakeheart started speaking to him. He gor what he said. "Shadowclan is well. I've been sick for the last moon, but I'm still as strong as ever. We did have some run in with dogs which you'll hear about later. Well if starclan doesn't get mad.", he meowed. He was trying to be as friendly without showing aby of his emotions.

"Oh Grimhound. He's new here. I had no clue about what happened, but knowing him he probably deserved what he got. And I'm very sorry about that apprentice. They didn't deserve what had happened to them. Theres no hard feelings at all. Not to me at least.", added Ebonyfang. He may hide his emotions well, but he still could feel things. That Grimhound gave him bad vibes. Including with their first meeting. Ebonyfang wanted to rip his throat out for that pity nickname he gave him the first time they met.

// Rani; \\

[plum]

Porcupineberry padded into the clearing and glanced up at the angry looking Riverclanner on the stone, assumably the new leader, whoever it was looked angry, they hoped they wouldn’t attack Eveningstar that wouldn’t be good at all. (OPEN)


Following Twilightstar and the new deputy, Wolffang, out to Seastones was Nettlespark. He had skipped a couple of the last Gatherings, but couldn't resist the curiosity in recent news any longer. He wasn't positive, but it felt like this would be the first time he'd been here since leaving his home Clan.

He didn't know whether or not Deadpool chose to come- Maybe that was something he would discover later? Regardless, the brindled tabby sets out to find somebody seemingly receptive to mingle with. At the time they arrived, it appeared that ThunderClan and RiverClan were at odds. Sure that he'd find out what it was all about sooner or later, the warrior pays little mind to those on the seastones.

He spots a cat not all too far off, observing the scene as well. Getting nearer, Nettlespark detected ThunderClan on the stranger. Well, better this than no one at all. He approaches, tail curling in greeting. "Hello. Things look a little tense up there, you worried?"

[plum]

The Gathering felt like it came upon them all again too soon. Too soon.

She wanted to sit and watch the ocean, a tradition she'd held true to since coming here as a ThunderClan apprentice. But tonight was different. Plumstorm watches Kestrelstar upon seastones for a while before turning to face the arriving throngs of cats. She sat near the stones, near her leader, deputy, and medicine cat. She wanted to be sure to hear what ThunderClan had to say. And for once, she wanted to be ready to involve herself if anything were to... Happen.

[ OPEN to ANYONE. ]

[furrensic]

Kyrieknight //

sweetpaw listened intently to the explanation, jaw dropping the more she listened, a look that was a mixture of shock and terror on her features. "that's..thats.." she stumbled over her words, trying to find one that described the situation. terrible, shocking, disgusting, horrifying, those all fit well in her opinion. "dreadful!" she cried out, looking back to the grey tabby up on the high rocks with wide eyes. so that's why eveningmist was up there and the other tom, too!

she felt a bit sick just listening to the rest of the conversation and thinking about what happened, glad that thistlethorn changed the topic.

"windclannn..? oh, we've been good! we have a new medicine cat, her name is peachfrost-- isn't that a pretty name? and we have a new deputy, wolffang...that big grey tom near twilightstar," she said, pointing a paw directly at the newly appointed deputy. she shook her head, putting her paw down. "but not a lot of cats like him so far...I heard that he's meannnnn." of course, she wasn't entirely sure if it was true, as she had left the meeting when strikecry was appointed as her new mentor. butttt! it might be true it might not, and that's what mattered. she wasn't lying.

[Akira]

Kyrieknight //

sweetpaw listened intently to the explanation, jaw dropping the more she listened, a look that was a mixture of shock and terror on her features. "that's..thats.." she stumbled over her words, trying to find one that described the situation. terrible, shocking, disgusting, horrifying, those all fit well in her opinion. "dreadful!" she cried out, looking back to the grey tabby up on the high rocks with wide eyes. so that's why eveningmist was up there and the other tom, too!

she felt a bit sick just listening to the rest of the conversation and thinking about what happened, glad that thistlethorn changed the topic.

"windclannn..? oh, we've been good! we have a new medicine cat, her name is peachfrost-- isn't that a pretty name? and we have a new deputy, wolffang...that big grey tom near twilightstar," she said, pointing a paw directly at the newly appointed deputy. she shook her head, putting her paw down. "but not a lot of cats like him so far...I heard that he's meannnnn." of course, she wasn't entirely sure if it was true, as she had left the meeting when strikecry was appointed as her new mentor. butttt! it might be true it might not, and that's what mattered. she wasn't lying.


Thistlethorn hummed, looking up at the aforementioned cats. "Well, I'm sure they'll do fine with WindClan backing them and helping out," he reassured, turning back to the apprentice. "But how has your training been? Hopefully nothing too bad?"

[Madelaine]

Brightpaw padded alongside his clanmates. He had fought with himself if he wanted to come here or not. Hopefully nobody from Thunderclan gave him problems for leaving them for the fish cats. He loved it here in Riverclan. He had Gentlefoot, his mother tyoe cat and mebtor, so he was happy.

The apprentice formerly known as Fizzlepaw stayed near one of his clanmates that way if anyone did mess with him they could help him.

// open for TC to mess with him and Rc cat to help him)

[Tiabirb]

Junipersong looked from this newcomer to Starlingflight sitting next to her. Delighted that there were those willing to socialize amidst all the hostility. Maybe this would be the friend she would make! "Hopefully. A lot of my clanmates are on edge because of a recent death that we think was caused by Thunderclan. I'm still of firm belief that we still need to hear Thunderclan's side of the story first before we make any judgements. Unfortunately, most of my clanmates don't feel the same way. I'm not going to let that stop me from being friendly, though!"


Appleshine nodded, looking around now. Cats were settling, and she crouched next to Junipersong. "Really? No wonder," She breathed out. How would this gathering end? "I hope everyone keeps at least a little decency..we're supposed to come here in peace." She looked to Junipersong warily. "I hope things are cleared up for you all soon. I'd hate to see more bloodshed... Oh! I'm Appleshine by the way." She said warmly.

[Raven~]

// OPEN for a thunderclan cat!

>Goosefury<
His name had certainly suited him well these past few days, and it did still as he stalked forward to take a spot nearest to the leaders' stone. He curled his lip as the cat with a missing leg and Kestrelstsr began to speak to each other - the former with a voice that made him sound as if he didn't care about all that had happened.

He turned his head away to focus on something else, keep his mind off of it, but his brows were still furrowed in a scowl as he eyed the arriving ThunderClan cats.

Maybe coming here had been a bad idea. He was going to let loose on someone soon.

Larkstorm padded to a RiverClan tom, determined to meet some new cats. "Hello," She meowed, friendly. "I'm Larkstorm. Who are you?"

[Kunaisoul]

Flyheart looked to them. “Hey lark song, who’s this?”
Papaya FrostCat

[Kunaisoul]

Nightpaw saw the new warrior sitting alone. She padded over, looking to her. “Hello.” She said, sitting down.
implimm

[dino.]

Larkstorm padded to a RiverClan tom, determined to meet some new cats. "Hello," She meowed, friendly. "I'm Larkstorm. Who are you?"
Flyheart looked to them. “Hey lark song, who’s this?”
Papaya FrostCat

>Goosefury<
ThunderClan scent rolled over him in waves as the two cats approached and he scrambled to his paws, already bristling. He retained the snarl and the glare as his gaze flickered between the two ThunderClan cats. "None of your damn business," he snapped. Sure, this was a Gathering, but that didn't mean he was going to play nice tonight. They didn't deserve niceties, and if the other Clans had any sense, they'd respond the same way. "Go find your coward of a leader and stick with him instead, why don't you? Don't bother me with your mindless conversation - or your lies." Lies were inevitable from this lot.

[Zee]

The weird look... the concern... ah! Was this what making a friend was like? She didn't have many back in RiverClan - something about her being too revved up or whatever - so this was... exciting! "I, well... I don't think so! Am I bleeding somewhere?" Olivenose spun around, blue eyes scanning her own pelt as she did so for any wounds that might caught Whitewolf to think she was ill. Coming to a stop she then took one deep breath in, then let it out. No temptation to cough... Huh, she seemed fine!

"Iiiii think I'm good! Or maybe... hey, are you one of those cats who can see the future? I met an outsider like that once. He told me that my future was looking "pretty dark and grim", although now that I think about it," she paused, musing over it with a concerned look, "he did look rather hungry. Like, like he was about to eat me or something - which is crazy!" Exasperated, Olivenose blinked, not at all registering that anything was wrong. She was just perfectly fine Ollie!

Head tilted to one side as she watched Whitewolf, it dawned on her why she hadn't introduced herself. It was because Olive hadn't! "Goodness me oh my!," she purred, paw back to her chest. "I just realized you don't know who I am - my name is O-l-i-v-e-n-o-s-e," she enunciated each letter as she said it, head bouncing up and down a bit. "Weird, right? What even are olives? I have no idea, but at least I haven't met anyone else with it!" By now her speech was a bit sped up and she was breathing a bit more than usual, blue eyes stretched wide as she watched Whitewolf.

// @OhZeeWolf (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=14259)


For Spade (Olivenose)

Well, Whitewolf had only gotten one thing from her conversation with--

Okay, two things.

1. That supposed fortune-teller to whom she'd spoken was most certainly about to eat her, and Whitewolf didn't know whether to be upset that natural selection failed or to be relieved that Olivenose had survived the ordeal, and

2. Under no circumstances should a cat attend a Gathering after consuming copious amounts of catmint.

"You should mind cats who look that hungry. They'll eat whatever they can find, and you don't want that to be you." Whitewolf fought a huff, wondering how this poor Warrior managed to live as long as she had. "Well, olives don't grow anywhere near here. I can tell you about a traveler I met who was raised where they grow. But I think I should probably leave you to sober up..."

Whitewolf didn't like leaving interactions early, but Olivenose had proven to be a hazard to her health...and probably RiverClan's, too.



As the clearing grew more crowded, Starlingflight felt more pelts brush against her, and she rose to her paws and headed for the edge. As a reclusive cat, she felt uncomfortable, and she weaved her way to the edge of the clearing. WindClan had arrived, and the cats seemed friendly enough. RiverClan and WindClan were on good terms, after all.

As she watched a few of the apprentices settle in to chat, she felt something block her way, and she found herself staring into a wall of white and the overwhelming scent of ThunderClan. She blinked, taking in the she-cat.

Older than Starlingflight herself, missing a leg as well, Starling was surprised to see her here. "Oh, excuse me," she murmured in apology. "I was just on my way to sit outside the throng of cats." She looked to the edge of the clearing beyond Whitewolf, then her gaze flicked back to the ThunderClan warrior.

@OhZeeWolf (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=14259)


For Tiabirb (Starlingflight)

Whitewolf herself didn't mind RiverClan. Or, rather, she supposed it was the concept of RiverClan she didn't mind. The ideas of RiverClan and ThunderClan were inherently the same--groups of cats with an identical structure who worshiped the same deities.

Unfortunately, peace in a world with even that much agreement was rarer than a thing cats ironically called "common sense." She'd just made her way out of Olivenose's pestering grasp when another RiverClan cat rose to meet her.

Whitewolf was far from being an Elder, but aged and seasoned well beyond most Warriors. She was glad to see that not everyone around was so young. It was refreshing for her to talk to cats closer to her age, and Starlingflight seemed just a bit younger.

"I wouldn't mind joining you," said Whitewolf. She was glad to hear the other cat state her intentions forthright. "A Gathering becomes a headache following an overdose of conversation."

[Exis]

Sunhowl trotted up to his new spot with the rest of the medicine cats. He was too tired for this. With the restless sleep, strange dreams, weird rouge in the nursery, he wasn’t sure what was going on anymore. He did notice, however, Snakeheart’s rudeness to his Apprentice. Friggin seriously.

“Snakeheart, right? Chill. She’s a kid, whatever your mad about do you really think she had anything to do with it. I swear she’d cry over stepping on a ladybug.” he mewed, shaking of the dirt in his fur. He hadn’t really been... keeping up with himself lately. Wasn’t a priority.

He nodded to Ebonyfang, at least he seemed normal-ish. Well, as normal as one could get with Dawnstar as a leader.


Angelique Fletcher Panda1440 Rani Rockfall

[gs29513]

Splashleap shook her fur in a small could of dust as she padded at the rear of Riverclan. She was normally in the middle of the pack, but staying to the rear, as a guard of sorts, was her job now. At least, that always seemed to be where the deputies walked. Riverclan was the first to reach Seastones, and looking nervously up at the clouds that might threaten rain, she padded towards the rock, taking a seat at the bottom. It was nerve wracking, to say the least, putting herself up here. Everyone could see her, everyone would know exactly what she did. But this was her job now, and she was determined not to mess it up.

But of course, her clan seemed determined to make her mess it up. Barely a minute into the Gathering, and a Riverclan warrior and an apprentice were squabbling like kits. As she noticed and got to her feet, someone had to sort them out, the warrior leapt onto the rock. LEAPT ONTO THE ROCK! A warrior! What was this, had the whole clan gone insane? It was nice to see Kestrelstar deal with the problem so neatly, but now she had to deal with the furball. At least they had the sense to retreat out of the limelight. Not much consolation though, as they began snipping at the same apprentice almost immediately.

Padding to the edge of the clearing, her pelt hot with the collective embarrassment that was Vinepelt, Splashleap hissed to the molly I don't know who you think you are, but you've overstepped this time. Do you want to make things even worse? I suggest you keep quiet and let everyone try and forget the chaos you've caused. Stepping back from the warrior, the deputy retreated quickly to the rock, taking a seat in the fairly sparse deputy area. Only her and the Windclan deputy so far. Thunderclan didn't seem to have one, and Shadowclan's was still arriving.

In an attempt to start up a conversation with an ally, presumably, Splashleap mewed So, you're the new Windclan deputy, huh? What's your name? I'm Splashleap by the way. It was a bit awkward, but she hadn't exactly memorized every cat in every clan's name. That would just be......weird when she thought about it. Her fur prickled as her eye caught those of another Riverclan warrior. Just for a moment, but they were watching her. Judging her, she was sure. She resolutely turned her gaze to the Windclan cat, but the fur on her neck was still a bit puffy, her tail swishing with agitation. TheNyanCatMinecart Rippleshade spade (just so you know she chewed them out a bit)

[Kunaisoul]

“Heyhey!!” he soothed. “Chill” flyheart urged. “I knew it was wrong. I didnt want any part of it!” the grey tom protested.
Papaya

[TheNyanCatMinecart]

Rippleshade

Wolffang turned toward the black-and-white she-cat, Rippleshade, his tail flicking slightly. He wondered if his own Clanmates were saying anything about him, or if the other Clans were making any comments. He hoped that he looked strong and noble, but based on his reputation so far, he had a feeling that not all the feedback was good. His lip curled slightly. If only they just understood that everything he did was in the best interests of WindClan. But no, he was judged and shunned for it, it seemed. Right now, he had to roll with things and force himself to... well... comply.

One of the tom's notched ears flicked as he looked at Rippleshade. What should he say? Frankly, he didn't have a lot of ideas. He didn't know if Twilightstar would announce the whole WindClan and ShadowClan thing, though a part of him doubted it. What about his deputy ceremony? Probably. Based on things, maybe not, he thought with a flash of irritation. Otherwise, he didn't know. Fixing his gaze on Rippleshade, he replied simply, "I'll wait until she actually makes her announcements. She'll report what she wants to report."

Had that been the right answer? Wolffang wasn't sure, but honestly, he just thought that they should wait until she, well, actually announced things. He added, "I'd recommend talking to the other Clans while you wait." Wolffang could clearly see the high tensions between RiverClan and ThunderClan. For now, to stay out of things just in case cats had an eye on his reputation, he held his head high and decided not to get engaged in too much conversation. The thick-furred, dappled gray tom was still very on edge after his... talk... with Twilightstar. It would die down and he'd be at peace with his thoughts - actually, he should probably be socializing with the other high ranks, but Wolffang just had to look formal. And not mess up. There was nothing wrong in just appearing dedicated and reserved, right? He honestly didn't like the other Clans too much. WindClan were the only cats he cared about.

[Tiabirb]

For Tiabirb (Starlingflight)

Whitewolf herself didn't mind RiverClan. Or, rather, she supposed it was the concept of RiverClan she didn't mind. The ideas of RiverClan and ThunderClan were inherently the same--groups of cats with an identical structure who worshiped the same deities.

Unfortunately, peace in a world with even that much agreement was rarer than a thing cats ironically called "common sense." She'd just made her way out of Olivenose's pestering grasp when another RiverClan cat rose to meet her.

Whitewolf was far from being an Elder, but aged and seasoned well beyond most Warriors. She was glad to see that not everyone around was so young. It was refreshing for her to talk to cats closer to her age, and Starlingflight seemed just a bit younger.

"I wouldn't mind joining you," said Whitewolf. She was glad to hear the other cat state her intentions forthright. "A Gathering becomes a headache following an overdose of conversation."


Surprise fell across her face. A ThunderClan cat was willing to actually sit with her? Well well, this was a pleasant shift from the usual grumpy scowls and hissing threats. "Wonderful. Let the kits play," She chuckled in a teasing manner and nodded to Whitewolf. With a sweep of her long tail, she gestured to the other to follow along.

She found a nice empty space between a pair of shorter stones and settled down. It was a little ways from the other cats, but close enough that they could still hear the leaders speak when they did.

"The name's Starlingflight," She meowed to Whitewolf and scooted over to give the other warrior some room to join her. "What news does ThunderClan have?" She assumed Whitewolf was up to date...and well, she might get a clearer, less emotion-riddled answer than other cats might give her without tossing out accusations every other word.

[furrensic]

Kyrieknight //

sweetpaw tilted her head to the side, thinking about the question. "my trainings going alrightttt...i got assigned a new mentor at the last meeting." she said, "his name is strikecry, and he's like, one of the coolest cats in windclan!" she boasted, closing her eyes with a large grin. strikecry agreed with her many times, and gave her tons of options, so he was pretty cool in her opinion. "he's gonna teach me how to keep for birds." she opened one eye, reaching a paw and repositioning the flower behind her ear. "oh! oh! thistlethorn, do youuuu have an apprentice?" she quickly inquired.

[Akira]

Kyrieknight //

sweetpaw tilted her head to the side, thinking about the question. "my trainings going alrightttt...i got assigned a new mentor at the last meeting." she said, "his name is strikecry, and he's like, one of the coolest cats in windclan!" she boasted, closing her eyes with a large grin. strikecry agreed with her many times, and gave her tons of options, so he was pretty cool in her opinion. "he's gonna teach me how to keep for birds." she opened one eye, reaching a paw and repositioning the flower behind her ear. "oh! oh! thistlethorn, do youuuu have an apprentice?" she quickly inquired.

Thistlethorn gave the apprentice a small smile, offering a small nod. "Yes, her name is Mistypaw. I'm going to give her assessment soon, so she'll become a warrior soon," he answered. "And I'm sure Strikecry is a fine mentor."

[Poprock]

Peachfrost padded behind Twilightstar and Wolffang, head held low. She hadn't attended a gathering since she was an apprentice, and stars she wish she wasn't here now. The tension between Thunderclan and Riverclan was palpable from the moment that Windclan entered. Don't care. Just don't get us involved.

Scanning the clearing, she noted all the different cats barely containing their hostility. Typical. I bet Shadowclan is looking for the next clan to invade. She thought bitterly, walking as slow as she could to join the other medicine cats. The only one she had even met was Snakeheart. He seemed like he genuinely wanted her to succeed last time they spoke but... he is still a Riverclan cat. Probably as some sort of ulterior motives locked away in that tiny head of his. The two Thunderclan cats seemed... interesting. She had never seen either of them before, and unless they spoke to her first she would happily avoid them. Snakeheart also didn't seem to like them. His fierce remarks at the two put a small smirk on her face. Finally the Shadowclan medicine cats. Ugh. If either of those rats even looked her way she would shred their ears off. She could deal with a stern talking to from Twilightstar later...

"Hello Snakeheart." She meowed, not even looking at the others. How much longer until they could go home!?

Angelique Fletcher Panda1440 Exis Rani

[Zee]

Surprise fell across her face. A ThunderClan cat was willing to actually sit with her? Well well, this was a pleasant shift from the usual grumpy scowls and hissing threats. "Wonderful. Let the kits play," She chuckled in a teasing manner and nodded to Whitewolf. With a sweep of her long tail, she gestured to the other to follow along.

She found a nice empty space between a pair of shorter stones and settled down. It was a little ways from the other cats, but close enough that they could still hear the leaders speak when they did.

"The name's Starlingflight," She meowed to Whitewolf and scooted over to give the other warrior some room to join her. "What news does ThunderClan have?" She assumed Whitewolf was up to date...and well, she might get a clearer, less emotion-riddled answer than other cats might give her without tossing out accusations every other word.
For Tiabirb (Starlingflight)

Whitewolf had the good sense to separate an entire Clan's intentions with those of one individual, and she was determined not to hold RiverClan's awry nature against all of its members. She even had some friends in RiverClan. And those friendships were fine in her mind, for she was still prepared to meet the cats she'd allied with on the field of battle.

She had a family to look after now. If one of her so-called friends from another Clan tried to come between her and them, she wouldn't hesitate to show them what a war-torn Warrior's claws felt like.

"It's amazing to me how every moon, more Warriors and Apprentices take to behaving more immaturely than my Clan's Kits." Whitewolf let out a snort, allowing Starlingflight to see the judgemental side she often showed to other adults when her concern was gone and...other things had become painfully apparent. "I would conclude that something's in the water, but I've been drinking it for far longer than they." She took her seat by Starlingflight and flicked a torn ear after learning her name. "Whitewolf. Pleased to meet you. And, as far as news is concerned, ThunderClan has a new Leader. That's plain to see, but it's all we have." She would tell Starlingflight about her new kits, but that didn't seem like something she wanted to know, and the fact that ThunderClan had no Deputy yet was information that could damage them if Whitewolf gave it out. So she avoided mentioning what her Clan lacked and kept her business to herself. "I see RiverClan has new leadership as well."

[Rani]

"Im glad to hear you've had little issues with those mongrels. After our own issues with canines I can safely say those beasts aren't something to wish on any cat. Im curious to hear Dawnstars take on it though and Im sure I will, the chance of starclan interrupting seems negligible to me." Because they didnt exist but Snakeheart wasnt stupid enough to pitch that argument to a group of what had to be the clans most religious cats.

The news about shadowclans new rouge warrior sparked a hum from the lanky tom and he rolled his shoulders relaxed and amused by the information. "Thank you its good to know a few scuffles by the most combat capable clans in the forrest wont re spark old animosity. Still I'd be appreciative if you could relay our feelings and treatment of the matter to Dawnstar and desire to smooth over any... mutual wounds before they grow into anything unnecessary. There are worse cats in the forrest than a shadowclan cat." His self amused drawl was barley covering a bitter vicious bite of anger but he shoved it away never the less. He was being sociable with this clan at least and while he couldnt push away all his distrust (Melonpaw was dead and murdered by a shadowclan cat, while the killer might not be known if they were found riverclan would demand justice. It was only fair given they'd be punishing Streampelt for her transgressions towards them.) for Snakehearts standards he was being down right nice. Cool cold and calm interactions of a giant sharp and dangerous stone and a poisonous snake at rest would always be odd and not exactly fluffy and happy but this alone proved it was possible.

Until they were interrupted that is.
"And who the hell are you?" The riverclan tom snarked at this complete stranger in front of him. "I wasnt aware that thunderclans choice for a medicine cat apprentice was so weak a random warrior was needed to defend her. If Iciclepaw here cant stand up for herself shes a poor poor choice for a harsh duty like this and given that you dont need to tell me she'd probably cry at the drop of a hat, its obvious to everyone without stating it, I'll only be proven right. Do something worthwhile with the air you take rather then defending a wreck or leave." The lanky and tall tom (still shorter then everyone but Iciclepaw and the non present Bouncepaw though) had calmed at the cool negotiation like interaction with Ebonyfang but was now bristling again voice harsh and at full snap. Who the hell did this guy think he was to try and order the riverclan tom into anything? Individuals like that just werent worth Snakehearts time.

His puffed state faded slightly with the addition of Peachfrost though the tom outwardly relaxing and shooting a nod to the windclan molly.
"Peachfrost. Its good to see you I hope the knowledge I gave is helping windclan? Regardless welcome to the area typically claimed by the medicine cats, its...... Well its a location." The gathering just put Snakeheart on edge in the worst of ways lately. "Welcome to the group I suppose you already know a couple names at least." Who cared though really the group was a mess that constantly changed and the effort at times really just seemed pointless.
Angelique Fletcher Panda1440 Exis Rockfall

[Willow_Tree]

Moonshadow limped into the clearing with the rest of the ShadowClan cats. Her wounds that she had obtained in the dog fight, three deep lacerations running from her left hind leg to her left shoulder, had healed enough for her to move around without opening them. She looked around the clearing. She had always though Gatherings were interesting. She liked seeing the other Clans, even if she didn’t interact with them much. She sat down to ease her aching left side and curled her tail around her paws.

(Open for any interactions!)

[Glitch_Candle]

Rippleshade

Wolffang turned toward the black-and-white she-cat, Rippleshade, his tail flicking slightly. He wondered if his own Clanmates were saying anything about him, or if the other Clans were making any comments. He hoped that he looked strong and noble, but based on his reputation so far, he had a feeling that not all the feedback was good. His lip curled slightly. If only they just understood that everything he did was in the best interests of WindClan. But no, he was judged and shunned for it, it seemed. Right now, he had to roll with things and force himself to... well... comply.

One of the tom's notched ears flicked as he looked at Rippleshade. What should he say? Frankly, he didn't have a lot of ideas. He didn't know if Twilightstar would announce the whole WindClan and ShadowClan thing, though a part of him doubted it. What about his deputy ceremony? Probably. Based on things, maybe not, he thought with a flash of irritation. Otherwise, he didn't know. Fixing his gaze on Rippleshade, he replied simply, "I'll wait until she actually makes her announcements. She'll report what she wants to report."

Had that been the right answer? Wolffang wasn't sure, but honestly, he just thought that they should wait until she, well, actually announced things. He added, "I'd recommend talking to the other Clans while you wait." Wolffang could clearly see the high tensions between RiverClan and ThunderClan. For now, to stay out of things just in case cats had an eye on his reputation, he held his head high and decided not to get engaged in too much conversation. The thick-furred, dappled gray tom was still very on edge after his... talk... with Twilightstar. It would die down and he'd be at peace with his thoughts - actually, he should probably be socializing with the other high ranks, but Wolffang just had to look formal. And not mess up. There was nothing wrong in just appearing dedicated and reserved, right? He honestly didn't like the other Clans too much. WindClan were the only cats he cared about.

"ah. you don't know. That is ok. I thought you would." She walked away.

[vellichor]

// open

Benasprout
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This was the siamese's first gathering in... awhile. Admittedly, he maybe avoided the past couple Gatherings on purpose. He had been going through a period of sluggishness and tiredness, but it seemed like the arrival of spring -- newleaf, he corrected internally -- had helped get him up and active more. He could do more than wander around camp without feeling drained, and was finally ready to talk to some new cats.

Unfortunately, he forgot how big and overwhelming the Gathering truly was. He stood in the sand, paws nearly glued to the ground. He refused to enter the ever-growing throng of cats. No way. He would spend this time on the outskirts, trying to keep his cool. Yeah.

[Glitch_Candle]

Splashleap shook her fur in a small could of dust as she padded at the rear of Riverclan. She was normally in the middle of the pack, but staying to the rear, as a guard of sorts, was her job now. At least, that always seemed to be where the deputies walked. Riverclan was the first to reach Seastones, and looking nervously up at the clouds that might threaten rain, she padded towards the rock, taking a seat at the bottom. It was nerve wracking, to say the least, putting herself up here. Everyone could see her, everyone would know exactly what she did. But this was her job now, and she was determined not to mess it up.

But of course, her clan seemed determined to make her mess it up. Barely a minute into the Gathering, and a Riverclan warrior and an apprentice were squabbling like kits. As she noticed and got to her feet, someone had to sort them out, the warrior leapt onto the rock. LEAPT ONTO THE ROCK! A warrior! What was this, had the whole clan gone insane? It was nice to see Kestrelstar deal with the problem so neatly, but now she had to deal with the furball. At least they had the sense to retreat out of the limelight. Not much consolation though, as they began snipping at the same apprentice almost immediately.

Padding to the edge of the clearing, her pelt hot with the collective embarrassment that was Vinepelt, Splashleap hissed to the molly I don't know who you think you are, but you've overstepped this time. Do you want to make things even worse? I suggest you keep quiet and let everyone try and forget the chaos you've caused. Stepping back from the warrior, the deputy retreated quickly to the rock, taking a seat in the fairly sparse deputy area. Only her and the Windclan deputy so far. Thunderclan didn't seem to have one, and Shadowclan's was still arriving.

In an attempt to start up a conversation with an ally, presumably, Splashleap mewed So, you're the new Windclan deputy, huh? What's your name? I'm Splashleap by the way. It was a bit awkward, but she hadn't exactly memorized every cat in every clan's name. That would just be......weird when she thought about it. Her fur prickled as her eye caught those of another Riverclan warrior. Just for a moment, but they were watching her. Judging her, she was sure. She resolutely turned her gaze to the Windclan cat, but the fur on her neck was still a bit puffy, her tail swishing with agitation. TheNyanCatMinecart Rippleshade spade (just so you know she chewed them out a bit)

Vinepelt just gave a harsh glare at the RiverClan Deputy. Her sparkling green eyes enhanced the glow. Then curled back up in her spot.

[Madelaine]

Sheepfluff was extremely nervous, but hey she always was. The warrior heard the fighting of the leaders and her own leader trying to resolve it. Riverclan and Thunderclan were acting like kits. It was humiliating. She was glad she wasn't part of those two clans. The blind she-cat padded over to a spot with hardly any cats. They could still interact with her if they wanted to.

// open \\

[Puddle~]

Finchwhisker quickened his pace, breaking off from the rear of the clan as he saw the Seastones looming closer. The sounds of bickering amongst the other clans had caught his attention. ShadowClan was arriving a bit later than everyone else, as usual, so he'd missed the front end of the drama, but by the time the ground beneath his paws was transitioning from grass to sand, it was clear there was a tension between ThunderClan and RiverClan that was still going strong. Any cat could've sensed it from a mile away.

Two of the cats at the top of the stones were ones he didn't recognize. Perhaps new leaders? Things had definitely changed in the past two moons. His thoughts remained focused on those new faces, until his eyes eventually wandered a little further down the Seastones. Wait a minute... who were those two sitting in his spot? One of them looked rather familiar. Ah, that's right. It was that one warrior he'd fought at the last gathering, whom he didn't exactly know the name of. But what was he doing up there? Had WindClan finally acquired themselves a deputy. Whatever drama was going on up at the top of the Seastones interested him, yes, but these two cats interested him much more. Making his way onto the ledge where the deputies sat, he soon found himself face to face with the two newcomers.

Naturally, his first instinct was to fire off at the WindClanner. Tensions obviously remained from the last gathering, if you could even call it that, but he did his best to stay dignified. Well, mostly. "Funny seeing you here. I suppose you're WindClan's deputy now, eh? Don't think for a second that means I see you as an equal." No WindClanner would ever be on the same level of a competent ShadowClan cat. Key word competent. He stared the other tom down for a moment. From their fight, he'd definitely gotten the idea that this cat was an experienced warrior, likely why he'd been chosen for the position. Rivalries aside, however, he did intend to get a bit more proper conversation rolling. Gatherings back when old Breezefart and Glidingfeather had been the other deputies were a complete bore. Perhaps he could change that stigma if this bunny and the fish-head two turned out to be at least mildly better. "I don't believe I ever caught your name. Care to tell?"

Not waiting long for a response, he pivoted towards the new RiverClan deputy. Now this cat, he knew absolutely nothing about, aside from her name, which he'd heard her say as he'd approached. "Good evening... Splashleap, was it?" Ever since he'd been appointed deputy a couple of moons ago, he couldn't recall seeing a RiverClan deputy at any of the other gatherings. And now that there was one, naturally, ThunderClan appeared to be missing one. Were they just doomed to have a maximum of three deputies? Oh well. The three of them sitting on this ledge already made things crowded enough.

TheNyanCatMinecart gs29513
[ShadowClan has Arrived]

[Fawnhearted]

Kyrieknight //

ohh, thistlethorn was this guys name, huh? so she was right, he did have a cool name. (definitely not elegant, or friendly sounding like her own-- it sounded more intimidating than anything, but he seemed pretty nice.) "it's nice to meet you too, thistlethorn!" she hummed in a sing-song tone with closed eyes. her eyes soon opened, staring right at the leaders. one..two..three...okay. she recognized two, twilightstar and eveningguy. (wait! wasn't he a deputy? where was the buckstar guy she had heard about?) and some..other...guy. at least shadowclan wasn't here.

"heyy, why do all the fishies and your clan seem to be on bad terms..?" sweetpaw questioned, slowly turning her attention back to thistlethorn. she couldn't hear eveningmist and the riverclan representative, but she could tell that they were arguing, or it looked like it. and so many thunderclanners and riverclanners were like, staring at eachother with so much hate!
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Fawnhearted ( for beebuzz ) //

beeblaze's eyes danced over all of the cats, his eyes narrowing slightly at a few cats that were arguing. even two of the leaders were bickering, it seemed. (though, he was pretty sure lionstorm was the fake-leader of riverclan, and buckstar was the leader of thunderclan, so he wasn't sure why they weren't here. but the tensions seemed high regardless.)

he tensed slightly as he watched a cat move past him, and sit beside him. by the cats smell, he was thunderclan. oh, he didn't like socializing. but he was curious to know what had happened. the scarred tom would look over to the thunderclanner, with such an expression that he almost looked furious. (he was not.)

"any idea why those two are bickering?" he inquired, pointing a paw in kestrelstar and eveningmists direction. he had a feeling something bad had happened, but he just wanted to see if his suspicions were true.


Beebuzz's fur bristled at first, but his fur layed flat when he realized this other cat wasn't an intruder. "Riverclan thinks we killed two of their warriors". He wasn't gonna go into who, it was honestly painful. He would never kill a cat, though he didn't doubt his clanmates would. Either way he didn't really know anything. "I'm Beebuzz from Thunderclan by the way!"

[Tiabirb]

For Tiabirb (Starlingflight)

Whitewolf had the good sense to separate an entire Clan's intentions with those of one individual, and she was determined not to hold RiverClan's awry nature against all of its members. She even had some friends in RiverClan. And those friendships were fine in her mind, for she was still prepared to meet the cats she'd allied with on the field of battle.

She had a family to look after now. If one of her so-called friends from another Clan tried to come between her and them, she wouldn't hesitate to show them what a war-torn Warrior's claws felt like.

"It's amazing to me how every moon, more Warriors and Apprentices take to behaving more immaturely than my Clan's Kits." Whitewolf let out a snort, allowing Starlingflight to see the judgemental side she often showed to other adults when her concern was gone and...other things had become painfully apparent. "I would conclude that something's in the water, but I've been drinking it for far longer than they." She took her seat by Starlingflight and flicked a torn ear after learning her name. "Whitewolf. Pleased to meet you. And, as far as news is concerned, ThunderClan has a new Leader. That's plain to see, but it's all we have." She would tell Starlingflight about her new kits, but that didn't seem like something she wanted to know, and the fact that ThunderClan had no Deputy yet was information that could damage them if Whitewolf gave it out. So she avoided mentioning what her Clan lacked and kept her business to herself. "I see RiverClan has new leadership as well."


The she-cat snorted in amusement. Yes, they would get along well. "It's like they forget that the Clans were formed for the sake of peace. That every cat can have their share of territory, prey and safety to raise their kits." She murmured to Whitewolf, "Two new leaders, between the two Clans who are the likeliest to shed blood. If this breaks out into a fight, the kits are going to hear stories of this for moons." She said, tucking her paws under her chest to get more comfortable.

It wasn't hard to notice the lack of Thunderclan deputy, but that was not their matter. They had been practically deputyless and leaderless (aside from Lionstorm and Fawnheart, who had led the Clan in the absence of the formal roles.)

"Truly a pleasure, Whitewolf. It brings me warmth that even among such childishness that some cats can be civil, even to their rivals." She blinked over at Whitewolf with a faint smile. "How old are you, if I may ask? You seem to have many moons about you," It was a passive observation from Starlingflight.

[Madelaine]

Ebonyfang looked as Finchwhisker finally showed up. It was about time the rest of his clan showed up. He always came here early by himself, which most likely was fine as he wasn't doing any harm. Now enough of that he looked back at Snakeheart. "Hey if that cat who killed that apprentice was ever caught I'd be sure to let you know. Young cats are the future. It was wrong for them to be taken from you.", he responded. Plus they weren't trying to mess with Riverclan at this time, Their main focus was still on Windclan.

"Grimhounds new. He isn't knowledge in a bunch of clan stuff, but he is great in battle I hear. I hope in the future none of our cats fight any of your warriors. If I find out I'll put my foot down.", he added. Seeing the new Windclan Medicine cat he turned his head. There was no way he was talking to them or even acknowledge them. More so he was guilty for killing one of their clanmates a while back.

Ebonyfang looked at Sunhowl and Iciclepaw. He had no clue why Snakeheart was arguing. "You two must be the new Thunderclan medicine cats. Welcome. We soon will be having a meeting I hope, which is one thing I want to know when we should do that.", he meowed.

// Rani; Panda1440; Exis; Rockfall; Fletcher; \\

[Undertaker]

Dawnstar barely felt the pain coming from the puncture wound on her shoulder, she probably shouldn't be moving around much, but she wasn't one to miss a Gathering if it could be helped. Last time had been so entertaining watching ThunderClan and RiverClan at each other's throats. She was expecting the same this Gathering. She was not disappointed.

As much as she'd like to bask in the hostility and tension in the air, she got distracted by a number of things. First, Ebonyfang had arrived with a few extras before she and Finchwhisker had. She didn't care if the cat went ahead with them, but the fact that a few ShadowClanners had thought to tag along was a problem. That needed to be remedy rapidly.

Her ears shot up and a low snarl could be heard as she shot a glare at Ebonyfang so hot it was a shock he hadn't combust yet. Dawnstar didn't usually get involved with the medicine cat business, it was tedious and dull, but hearing Ebonyfang actually speak against a clanmate was rather irksome. It changed several of her views on the tom, perhaps it would be a good idea to start looking around the clan for a new medicine cat and apprentice. What little trust she had in both cats had evaporated just like that. Pity, it seemed that she had been wrong about Ebonyfang after all. He might have been trained by her mother, but he was nothing like her. Regardless of if she liked the cat or not, Icestar would have defended her clanmate whether it was wrong or right. He was soft, softer than she had originally thought, it was disgusting. Yup, she needed to find new medicine cats immediately.

Dawnstar would make that her new priority, some cats in her clan had to know the basics about herbs, other than her. If not they could learn. "Ebonyfang, you're not allowed to go ahead of me or Finchwhisker anymore, some of the cats are starting to follow, and I don't need them thinking that's allowed." She tossed over her shoulder before leaping up onto the stones.

Dawnstar scowled faintly seeing Bunnystar had placed herself between the two new bickering toms. "Who the hell are you two?" Dawnstar asked, yawning, before turning to lick at her shoulder. She didn't seem to care much if they answered her or not. She was too busy staring at Bunnystar's new deputy. He looked a bit interesting, he might be entertaining in a fight, but nothing more.

Her gaze returns to the gathered cats, spotting a familiar marred face among the cats. Mangledface?! Hadn't she killed him? Oooooooh! Did StarClan bring him back. She's already seen the whole reviving thing done, she had no clue why some cats came back and others did not. She didn't really care, he wasn't sitting with the bunnies. With that, he bored her. Dawnstar went back to watching the new toms, not bothering to hide how funny she thought their little fight was. She hoped they did start a fight, besides those dogs, she hasn't had any good brawls in a while.

Now that she stared at him, wasn't that the hairball who had caused trouble with one of her apprentices' last Gathering? It certainly looked like him? They let a cat who started stuff with an apprentice be their leader? How far RiverClan has fallen! Between the dung they pulled with her warrior and at the last Gathering, Dawnstar had half a mind to pick a fight with the fishes, lose, win, who cares, she just wanted to cause some damage, the pain she gifted was a win in her eyes. They had to know by now that Dawnstar didn't care at all for the warrior code, if push came to shove and the fishes forced her claws, she'd make sure they remembered her. She had lives to go through and times to kill. It would be smarter to raid her clan before she raids them, unlike the bunnies, she didn't need to keep the fishes around. If she got near their nursery, she'd rip through their kits and queens like a tornado. This was becoming more appealing the more she thought about it.

She didn't quite understand what their deal was, she's been leaving them alone. Yes, some of her cats were causing trouble, if they could actually point out which ones it was, Dawnstar had no problem killing them here and now if it made them lay off. Dawnstar knew better than to deal with two clans, bunnies first, fishes later. Icestar liked stirring up trouble with all the clans, Dawnstar preferred picking on one cat and then moving on to another when she was done with the first. Easier that way, RiverClan didn't seem to get that memo, they were barking up the wrong tree. Dawnstar had no problem raiding them over and over and over again, or vice versa, so long as she got to spill some blood and stop some hearts, she was happy. If ThunderClan was smart they'd kill two birds with one stone, but those honorable squirrels... she wasn't expecting much from them.

"You," Dawnstar stood up while glaring fiercely at the bickering RiverClan cat."Aren't you the mouebrain who struck one of my apprentice's at the last gathering?" It was clear that she wasn't waiting for an answer. "Don't tell me that you're the new leader of RiverClan." She hides her laugher as best as she could, finding this incredibly funny. The tom couldn't keep his cool when dealing with mere apprentices from opposing clans. They actually trusted this temperamental fool to lead a clan. This proved her point that StarClan was full of a bunch of mice and kittypets.

spade Moonraven Jackpot Angelique

[Zee]

The she-cat snorted in amusement. Yes, they would get along well. "It's like they forget that the Clans were formed for the sake of peace. That every cat can have their share of territory, prey and safety to raise their kits." She murmured to Whitewolf, "Two new leaders, between the two Clans who are the likeliest to shed blood. If this breaks out into a fight, the kits are going to hear stories of this for moons." She said, tucking her paws under her chest to get more comfortable.

It wasn't hard to notice the lack of Thunderclan deputy, but that was not their matter. They had been practically deputyless and leaderless (aside from Lionstorm and Fawnheart, who had led the Clan in the absence of the formal roles.)

"Truly a pleasure, Whitewolf. It brings me warmth that even among such childishness that some cats can be civil, even to their rivals." She blinked over at Whitewolf with a faint smile. "How old are you, if I may ask? You seem to have many moons about you," It was a passive observation from Starlingflight.

For Tiabirb (Starlingflight)

Whitewolf chuckled at Starlingflight's statement about the Clans being created for the purpose of peace, for it seemed even the most important of cats tended to forget that at times. How simpler a place the world would be if only every cat remembered their manners...

"That's what the Elders and experienced Warriors are for: to guide our Leaders in their times of strife." Whitewolf hadn't intended to let her emotions show so visibly, but she despised being ingenuine. That large sigh she let out, though? That might've said too much to Starlingflight about how she was feeling. "Eveningstar is thirty moons. He's certainly capable, but being so young, I hope he has the good sense to come ask his elders for advice. I and the other older cats will certainly have plenty to give him." After she'd spoken, Starlingflight brought up yet another feat Whitewolf couldn't understand--the childishness that took place between individual cats if they happened to be from rival Clans. Whitewolf was a firm believer that all cats were made of the same stuff, Clan or no Clan. And, for that matter, regardless of which Clan they belonged to. All cats had the same, four gifts. "This is my seventy-sixth moon," said Whitewolf. She'd stopped being shy about her age in her mid-fifties and didn't mind giving Starlingflight an exact number.

[spade]

There was more he wanted to say, to do. Oh, how badly Kestrelstar wanted to rip into Eveningmist's - or perhaps now he was Eveningstar now - throat for the crimes that ThunderClan had committed. He wanted the named of every cat who left a scare on Lionstorm's body. He wanted them to pay. At least his trap idea had worked - slicing the new leader down to a disadvantage already. It would come in handy during battle, and Kestrelstar could practically taste victory and vengeance already.

As he opened his mouth to add more, he was interrupted by Twilightstar making her way up the rocks and making her spot in between them. For a brief moment guilt trickled down him as he realized that this would be Twilightstar's first impression of him as RiverClan's leader, and the last thing he wanted was for tensions between them to be high as well. He actually was beginning to like WindClan. "Lionstorm has perished as well. I received my lives and am now Kestrelstar, though I met you during Snakeheart's patrol not long ago," the gray tabby offered, offering the tiniest of head dips - even he knew to pay respect where it was due.

He decided to trash his comment to Eveningstar for now, and turned around to face the gathered cats below in time to notice a familiar tabby pelt clawing his way up the rocks. The twitching corners of his lips were hard to resist, and a smirk inevitably broke out. So he was Fish Dad now? Seemed... fitting. Unlike the last cat who had jumped up on the rocks, Kestrelstar showed no hostility towards the young apprentice. He felt the youngster land on his back and let out a small growl - though it was nothing but playful. "It's Fish Star now," he replied, though he'd take Fish Dad though.

The next cat to come earned a slightly bristled pelt, though not as much as normal - Kestrelstar wouldn't do anything that might seem "scary" for Fernpaw. He simply watched Dawnstar through cool yellow eyes, not nodding, or anything. He wondered if she recalled his open challenge to her from the last Gathering.

Apparently she had noticed - the dirt he’d kicked up against Maplepaw. Kestrelstar just snickered, not at all phased by the intimidation that the ShadowClan leader seemed to be placing on him. Narrowed yellow eyes shot to her. ”Someone has to keep your cats in line since you don’t seem to be doing a well enough job of it,” he sneered, not at all fearful of her. In his mind, she was just an overgrown kit whaling when cats didn’t do what she wanted them to.

But his quarrel wasn’t with ShadowClan tonight. Snakeheart was handling it with Ebonyfang, so the RiverClan leader simply turned his gaze back to the gathering crowd, ready to get this Gathering started.

// Undertaker Moonraven Jackpot

[Silverfur & Co]

Darktiger sat listening to all this. The fish brains got a new leader and she hadnt seen that stupid Snow whatever her name was. Sbe was glad that the tentions between acouple different cats happened and she scoffed at others. She stood there looking around wandering who she could talk to. ~dust~

[Poprock]

Gingerpaw (Open!)

Gingerpaw scurried in behind Finchwhisker, tail held high. It seems Shadowclan is the last to arrive! We saved the best for last! She thought smugly. The air here was tense, something she could honestly care less about. She needed someone to talk to!
---
Robinwhisker ( finn. )

Limping into the clearing behind Eveningstar, Robinwhisker felt odd. This time last moon she had been in such high spirits. The fresh new-leaf breeze that had swept through the gathering last time now felt sharp and unwelcoming. Almost mocking.

She didn't want to come. In fact she almost didn't. A clan she once regarded as an ally murdered her leader and clanmates in cold blood. And for what? How could Starclan have let such a evil cat rule a whole clan for so many moons? I hope he is rotting in the Dark Forest for the rest of his miserable days.

She really only had two cats who she came for. First of course was Eveningstar. Even if Robinwhisker wanted to rip into Riverclan as soon as possible, she trusted Eveningstar and his plans for how to deal with them. If anything, she came for moral support. The second cat? Well, if anyone in Thunderclan asked there wasn't a second cat. Perhaps she had a friend in Windclan or Shadowclan, but certainly not Riverclan...

She wanted to see Sprigcloud again. Eveningstar hadn't taken action yet which was...fine... but she needed answers. The tom she had met last moon was truly the only fish cat that she didn't want to hurt. She trusted him.

[~dust~]

Darktiger sat listening to all this. The fish brains got a new leader and she hadnt seen that stupid Snow whatever her name was. Sbe was glad that the tentions between acouple different cats happened and she scoffed at others. She stood there looking around wandering who she could talk to. ~dust~
he walked into the gathering yawing and saw darktiger. Padding quickly over to he he said
There all arguing!
He snorted and licked her ear happily.

[Silverfur & Co]

he walked into the gathering yawing and saw darktiger. Padding quickly over to he he said
There all arguing!

He snorted and licked her ear happily.

"Yes but if anyone speaks up against dawnstar i am sure no cat from shadowclan would hear the end of it." She mews looking at him after dipping her head in greeting to him and purring when he licked her ear.

[Willow_Tree]

Moonshadow, a bit bored, decided to try an mingle with the other cats, at least then she'd actually be doing something rather than looking around lamely. She got to her feet, a bit painfully, and, after checking to make sure her wounds hadn't opened, padded over to where several cats were.

(Open to any interactions!)

[Madelaine]

Badgerpaw didn't follow after Finchwhisker, but he did follow right behind Dawnstar To him she was the only authority figure to him. When hearing about Ebonyfang talking bad about his mentor boiled his blood. Grimhound was the best cat in Shadowclan(besides Dawnstar). He better start respecting him or Badgerpaw would be sure to make him. 'If I was medicine cat I wouldn't be so nice to the other medicine cats and I wouldn't ever talk bad about my clanmates.', he thought.

Sure he wanted to be a strong warrior, but if there would ever be a chance to become a high rank even if it meant helping others he'd take it. Badgerpaw glared at Ebonyfang and continued to walk. He sat down near the front, pushing past anyone who got in his way. Maybe he should try to convince Dawnstar to try him out for medicine cat one day.

// open \\

[MooingPanda]

RiverClan
Brambleheart eagerly sniffed the air as he followed his Clanmates to the Seastones. It was nice to be at a Gathering again. Glancing around, he noticed they were the first to arrive. He frowned. This would be an interesting Gathering, too. He was sure Kestrelstar would challenge Buckstar. Though Brambleheart was usually pretty careful with happenings like this, assessing both sides before making an opinion, he couldn't help but feel anger toward ThunderClan for a seemingly unprovoked attack on RiverClan warriors.

Ah, speak of the devil. Multiple, in this case. He bristled slightly as ThunderClan made it's appearance. Furrowing his eyebrows in confusion, he watched as Eveningmist led the cats up to the stones. Had something happened to Buckstar? A quick scan showed that the leader was not in attendance. Turning away, he found a place to sit by himself.

After a short pause, Brambleheart pricked his ears at the sounds of raised voices. It sounded as if Kestrelstar hadn't waited until any of the other Clans got there before laying into Eveningmist. With his head turned slightly toward the commotion, he nearly missed the arrival of WindClan. More voices joined the argument and Brambleheart sighed. He hoped it wouldn't be one of these Gatherings, again. The last couple moons had been fairly calm, with no Clan picking a fight with another. Now, it seemed like every leader had a reason to be angry.

The stones shifted behind him and he craned his neck to look as Dawnstar marched ahead of ShadowClan. He was about to look away when he noticed something. The ShadowClan warriors seemed a bit beat-up. A few had ruffled-looking pelts, scratches crisscrossing their bodies. After staring at them for a couple heartbeats, Brambleheart looked away. This was already appearing to be a longer Gathering then usual, with a lot of tension.

[littlelove]

[MAPLEPAW] [OPEN FOR TC/RC/WC]
As Maplepaw trailed closely behind her clanmates, a frown was etched on her face. She hadn't been keen on going after last moon, getting swiped at by a Riverclan warrior and all, but there seemed to be that little glint of hope in the back of her mind going, 'maaaaaybe something real cool will happen this gathering! mayyyybe the other clans will be interesting unlike Shadowclan!'. And so here she was.
As her gaze fell on the highrank's meeting, she processed the absence of Buckstar; in his place, a towering, slightly familiar lynx-like tom. He was deputy, right? The cat who seemed to be standing there for Riverclan was a lot more recognizable to her, however...
"You're KIDDING ME."She rasped, awestruck. It was him. And judging by stand-in leader Lionstorm's absence on the rock, and the fact he seemed to be doing all the talking...
The same warrior who'd skirmished with her last gathering had become the new leader of Riverclan.
Maplepaw was this close to slamming her face into the sand. Dear Starclan help her.

[MORNINGPAW] [ Rxmulus ]
Morningpaw let out a feeble sigh of relief as the other clans began arriving. The tension between the two near-warring clans had seemed to subside a bit as they turned their focus to Windclan and Shadowclan. Sure, they weren't on the best terms either, but no cats would start ripping each other's throats out with every clan here, right?
Wanting to get away from any cats related to the whole mess, she dove into the arriving crowd of cats. The scents of the unfamiliar territories whirled around her, leaving her shaking her head in an attempt to ignore the foreign nature of just about everything around her. 'Just find someone to chat with. I'm sure that'll take your mind off of everything.' was the mantra looping over and over in her head, akin to the sound of an ever-running stream.
As Morningpaw weaved in and out through the crowd of cats, she finally settled in a spot in the midst of a crowd that was mostly not of her own clan, nor Thunderclan; whether it was Shadowclan or Windclan, she admitted
she didn't know.
She let out a sigh, sitting and sinking into the warm night's sand... and her back bumped into somebody. Whipping her head around, an apology quickly erupted from her mouth. "Sorry about that...! I was just trying to get away from my own clan- Wasn't paying attention. Sorry."

[~dust~]

"Yes but if anyone speaks up against dawnstar i am sure no cat from shadowclan would hear the end of it." She mews looking at him after dipping her head in greeting to him and purring when he licked her ear.
he nodded in agreement and said
We all like dawnstar very much.
He looked at the leaders.

[MooingPanda]

ThunderClan
Nightpaw
Nightpaw trotted eagerly among the ThunderClan warriors, her tail flicking out behind her. Sniffing the night air, she detected fresh RiverClan scent and spotted them in the clearing as she arrived. Picking her way across the stones to find a seat. Even though it was a Gathering, she was a little wary of the fish-smelling cats. They had attacked and killed Buckstar, among a couple other cats, and, even though it was possible there was more to the story, she didn't feel like sitting by any of them.

Her gaze flicked up toward where Eveningmist and... Kestrelwing were getting into an argument. Was that who RiverClan's leader was now? Nightpaw couldn't tell what they were talking about, but it didn't sound friendly. As WindClan and then ShadowClan arrived, the commotion at the front only increased. She sighed. It seemed like Gatherings nowadays always started out like this.

Stormfang
Stormfang growled as the fishy smell of RiverClan tainted the air. He still couldn't believe Eveningmist's decision to leave them alone for now. That would only show that they could do whatever they wanted without repercussions. As he sat down, glaring at any cats within glaring distance, he was faintly interested when he heard raised voices. However, when he looked up, it seemed like it was Kestrelwing who seemed to be starting it. What was his problem? RiverClan was the one that started it. Eveningmist didn't even seem like he was defending himself.

His mood ruined, he stared at the ground, brooding, while the cats from WindClan and ShadowClan filled up the clearing. In his mind, an attack on the fish-munchers would be the only way to resolve the conflict. Stormfang was appalled that Eveningmist didn't see it that way. Buckstar didn't always retaliate either, but at least he knew when the right time was for him to act. His successor seemed like he was more interested in sitting in camp all day.

[~Fierce~]

~Smokepaw~
Smokepaw padded into Seastones. It seemed that all the clans were here. He was surprised to see Eveningmist in the Thunderclan leader spot, different cats in the Thunderclan medicine cat and medicine cat apprentice spots, Kestrelwing in the Riverclan leader spot, Splashleap, maybe, in the Riverclan deputy spot, someone new in the Windclan deputy spot, and someone new in the Windclan medicine cat spot. His head spinning from all the changes, Smokepaw found a spot and sat down, his white tail curled around his white paws.
{Open}

~Whitepaw~
Whitepaw padded into Seastones, looking around. It seemed that they were last. Taking no notice of the new cats in the new positions, Whitepaw picked a spot and sat down, her white tail curled around her white paws.
{Open}

~Dapplecloud~
Dapplecloud padded into Seastones and looked at where the high ranks sat. She was surprised at all the new cats but shook it off. She picked a spot and sat down, her black and cream dappled tail curled around her black paws.
{Open}

~Streampelt~
Streampelt watched as Windclan and Shadowclan arrived. He noticed that there was a new deputy and a new medicine cat for Windclan. He noticed for the first time that Thunderclan had a new medicine cat and new medicine cat apprentice. So many changes.
{Open}

~Fiercepaw~
Fiercepaw watched as Windclan and Shadowclan arrived. She noticed that there was a new deputy and medicine cat in Windclan. She turned to the medicine cat spots and for the first time noticed a new medicine cat and medicine cat apprentice for Thunderclan. She huffed.
{Open, will be hostile to Thc}

~Darkclaw~
Darkclaw watched as Shadowclan arrived. She growled slightly. She still didn't like them for what they did to Windclan. She watched them arrive.
{Open}

~Blackmist~
Blackmist nodded, sensing the tension in the air like smoke. He scented Shadowclan arrive and he looked to them, a slight growl in his throat before he stopped himself. He was a act of peace. He patted Leafpaw's head with his tail and then curled it around his paws again, waiting for the gathering to start.
{Gay buddies? :heartbounce: feather lily :heartbounce:}
{Once again, Silverclaw will not be attending the gathering due to her being a queen}

[Willow_Tree]

~Smokepaw~
Smokepaw padded into Seastones. It seemed that all the clans were here. He was surprised to see Eveningmist in the Thunderclan leader spot, different cats in the Thunderclan medicine cat and medicine cat apprentice spots, Kestrelwing in the Riverclan leader spot, Splashleap, maybe, in the Riverclan deputy spot, someone new in the Windclan deputy spot, and someone new in the Windclan medicine cat spot. His head spinning from all the changes, Smokepaw found a spot and sat down, his white tail curled around his white paws.
{Open}

~Whitepaw~
Whitepaw padded into Seastones, looking around. It seemed that they were last. Taking no notice of the new cats in the new positions, Whitepaw picked a spot and sat down, her white tail curled around her white paws.
{Open}

~Dapplecloud~
Dapplecloud padded into Seastones and looked at where the high ranks sat. She was surprised at all the new cats but shook it off. She picked a spot and sat down, her black and cream dappled tail curled around her black paws.
{Open}

~Streampelt~
Streampelt watched as Windclan and Shadowclan arrived. He noticed that there was a new deputy and a new medicine cat for Windclan. He noticed for the first time that Thunderclan had a new medicine cat and new medicine cat apprentice. So many changes.
{Open}

~Fiercepaw~
Fiercepaw watched as Windclan and Shadowclan arrived. She noticed that there was a new deputy and medicine cat in Windclan. She turned to the medicine cat spots and for the first time noticed a new medicine cat and medicine cat apprentice for Thunderclan. She huffed.
{Open, will be hostile to Thc}

~Darkclaw~
Darkclaw watched as Shadowclan arrived. She growled slightly. She still didn't like them for what they did to Windclan. She watched them arrive.
{Open}

~Blackmist~
Blackmist nodded, sensing the tension in the air like smoke. He scented Shadowclan arrive and he looked to them, a slight growl in his throat before he stopped himself. He was a act of peace. He patted Leafpaw's head with his tail and then curled it around his paws again, waiting for the gathering to start.
{Gay buddies? :heartbounce: feather lily :heartbounce:}
{Once again, Silverclaw will not be attending the gathering due to her being a queen}
Moonshadow, bored, was limping around the crowds of cats, noticed a grey tom with the riverclan cats she walked over, ears perked forward in curiosity. She hadn’t talked to Riverclan cats for the last three gatherings. “Hello.” She said. “You're Riverclan, right?”

[~dust~]

~Smokepaw~
Smokepaw padded into Seastones. It seemed that all the clans were here. He was surprised to see Eveningmist in the Thunderclan leader spot, different cats in the Thunderclan medicine cat and medicine cat apprentice spots, Kestrelwing in the Riverclan leader spot, Splashleap, maybe, in the Riverclan deputy spot, someone new in the Windclan deputy spot, and someone new in the Windclan medicine cat spot. His head spinning from all the changes, Smokepaw found a spot and sat down, his white tail curled around his white paws.
{Open}

~Whitepaw~
Whitepaw padded into Seastones, looking around. It seemed that they were last. Taking no notice of the new cats in the new positions, Whitepaw picked a spot and sat down, her white tail curled around her white paws.
{Open}

~Dapplecloud~
Dapplecloud padded into Seastones and looked at where the high ranks sat. She was surprised at all the new cats but shook it off. She picked a spot and sat down, her black and cream dappled tail curled around her black paws.
{Open}

~Streampelt~
Streampelt watched as Windclan and Shadowclan arrived. He noticed that there was a new deputy and a new medicine cat for Windclan. He noticed for the first time that Thunderclan had a new medicine cat and new medicine cat apprentice. So many changes.
{Open}

~Fiercepaw~
Fiercepaw watched as Windclan and Shadowclan arrived. She noticed that there was a new deputy and medicine cat in Windclan. She turned to the medicine cat spots and for the first time noticed a new medicine cat and medicine cat apprentice for Thunderclan. She huffed.
{Open, will be hostile to Thc}

~Darkclaw~
Darkclaw watched as Shadowclan arrived. She growled slightly. She still didn't like them for what they did to Windclan. She watched them arrive.
{Open}

~Blackmist~
Blackmist nodded, sensing the tension in the air like smoke. He scented Shadowclan arrive and he looked to them, a slight growl in his throat before he stopped himself. He was a act of peace. He patted Leafpaw's head with his tail and then curled it around his paws again, waiting for the gathering to start.
{Gay buddies? :heartbounce: feather lily :heartbounce:}
{Once again, Silverclaw will not be attending the gathering due to her being a queen}

snowybrook-


The white small she-cat padded into the gathering. The two leaders where bickering which she found okay unless things got out of hands. Every good relationships had bickering. Her frowned face was not as frowned as normal but still not a smile.
Snowybrook looked around not that she wanted to talk to anyone who wasn’t interesting she would have to. As her paws heavily trotted around to find a seat she sat next to an apprentince. Well she assumed she was an apprentice because of her size. Sniffing she knew that the she-cat was a swimmer. That automatically mad her riverclan. Looking down at the she-cat she began to speak in her low voice

Hello- this your first gathering apprentince? Snowybrook honestly wanted to know beucase if it was maybe she’d teach the apprentices a few things.

Her tail swished on the ground as she then asked her icy blue eyes staring
You a swimmer? I men a riverclan cat?
She didn’t want to be offensive but knew some cats took it that way. She waited for the small she cat to answer.


(For fierce paw)

[Quasar]

Eveningstar
_____________

The toms eyes narrowed at Kestrelstar, his lips pursed as he listened to the other leaders response. Not a moment had passed since the initial attack where Eveningstar thought his clan was in the wrong for defending themselves. "I assure you, if it was truly a Thunderclan cat who killed Fawnsqueak and you can somehow pinpoint the cat who did it, then I will do everything in my power to take take of them accordingly. However, I will not believe for even a second that any of Lionstorms actions in response to Fawnsqueaks death are justified. The death of loved one does not mean that you can kill innocent cats." his voice was quiet, only loud enough for Kestrelstar and the other leaders to hear.

As he thought on the other leaders words a bit more, his eyes widened slightly in shock. Dead? Lionstorm was dead? "This is my first time hearing of Lionstorms death...even the patrol I sent to follow him out of our camp told me nothing of this" he muttered mostly to himself, a frown growing on his maw, "While I cant say the same on behalf of my clanmates, I promise you I was not aiming to kill Lionstorm. After he stormed into our camp we simply fought him back, and while he did seem quite injured when he finally retreated, I had no idea they would lead to his death" he responded, looking back at the other leader. Even though he thought of the golden toms actions as unforgivable, he still didnt want him to die. A part of him hoped that Lionstorm would see the error in his actions and redeem himself, but it seemed that would never happen. At least...not for a while.

The next words spoken by the Riverclan leader only strengthened his suspicions. That trap had been covered in Riverclan scent, but at first he had just thought that it smelled that way because of its close proximity to the border they shared. Now he was certain that the clan, or just Kestrelstar, truly had a part to play in it. The tom subconsiously tucked the stump of what used to be his leg closer to his side, a frown growing on his maw. Light blue eyes narrowing, Eveningstar thought carefully on what to say in response, "Yes, that is certainly true. One wrong step could alter a cats life forever. Quite the good tool to use against another cat, is it not?" he responded, voice was laced in suspicion.

The mew that came from beside him alerted him of Twilightstars arrival, a welcome sight at the moment. Any distraction from the previous conversation he held with Kestrelstar would be greatly appreciated, and this was no exception. Eveningstar shot the scarred molly a strained smile, though it quickly fell away to be replaced by a look of pain and sorrow, "That...that is correct" those words were all that he could muster, the pain of Buckstars death still much to recent to move past.

As she sat down between him and Kestrelstar, he couldnt help but send her a small, discreet smile in thanks. "I do not wish to start a war with Riverclan. Our quarrel was only with Lionstorm, not your clan as a whole." he mewed, ending the conversation then and there. Any further words would only cause them to worsen the tensions between their clans, and he knew that.

Unlike Twilightstar, Dawnstar was certainly an unpleasant sight, to say the very least. She was likely one of the cats most likely to try and egg on both Riverclan and Thunderclan, and frankly he had no time for that at the moment. Still, he had to at least attempt to steer the Gathering in a more...peaceful direction. Stiffly nodding to her in begrudging greetings, he shifted his weight so that he was sitting taller. He was almost able to see eye to eye with the massive leader while he was at his full height, so he had no trouble with meeting her bored gaze, "My name is Eveningstar." he responded curtly, not seeing the need in dragging the introduction on any longer.

// Moonraven spade Undertaker

[Silverfur & Co]

he nodded in agreement and said
We all like dawnstar very much.
He looked at the leaders.


She nodded and stayed close to him purring

[plum]

Nightpaw saw the new warrior sitting alone. She padded over, looking to her. “Hello.” She said, sitting down.
implimm

Plumstorm glances at the RiverClan apprentice. She recognizes her, from the ceremony. She had tried to speak to Kestrelstar. "Hey. So you came too." She didn't know what else to say. She supposed that talking to her own Clanmate wasn't the worst.
"Looking forward to being here?"

[teddy.]

[MORNINGPAW] [ Rxmulus ]
Morningpaw let out a feeble sigh of relief as the other clans began arriving. The tension between the two near-warring clans had seemed to subside a bit as they turned their focus to Windclan and Shadowclan. Sure, they weren't on the best terms either, but no cats would start ripping each other's throats out with every clan here, right?
Wanting to get away from any cats related to the whole mess, she dove into the arriving crowd of cats. The scents of the unfamiliar territories whirled around her, leaving her shaking her head in an attempt to ignore the foreign nature of just about everything around her. 'Just find someone to chat with. I'm sure that'll take your mind off of everything.' was the mantra looping over and over in her head, akin to the sound of an ever-running stream.
As Morningpaw weaved in and out through the crowd of cats, she finally settled in a spot in the midst of a crowd that was mostly not of her own clan, nor Thunderclan; whether it was Shadowclan or Windclan, she admitted
she didn't know.
She let out a sigh, sitting and sinking into the warm night's sand... and her back bumped into somebody. Whipping her head around, an apology quickly erupted from her mouth. "Sorry about that...! I was just trying to get away from my own clan- Wasn't paying attention. Sorry."

Her first gathering... Only took nearly a year for her to arrive, but finally, three of her paws could feel the sand between un-eaten beans. She caught herself kneading the sand as one would do to their mother for milk, a sweet purr threatening to follow. Her eyes closed, heavy with content and sleep, blissfully unaware of the absolute chaos of the gathering. Other than tension thick enough to be cut by a claw, Snailpaw was hardly uninformed of the war about to brew, until a random cat bumped into her chubby little body and bought her back to reality.

Blue eyes snapped wide as the round ball of a molly flailed a little, startled quickly. "Gah!" Before she realised what had happened, Snailpaw was toppled over and in the Sand, flinching away from Morningpaw. Almost as quick as she was on the floor, she was up again, with a heat engulfing her cheeks in shame. "Oh-oh my, sorry! Sorry! N-no it's okay it was my fault-- who has their eyes closed at a gathering...?" Her meow was followed by a giggle snort, simply making the situation more awkward than ever. Stars, please just let the sand open up and engulf her! There was no coming back from this, after snorting... Jeez.

Snailpaw shrank a little bit back, giving her chest a few quick anixous licks. "U-uh. Um. I'm Snailpaw! Yo-you know like the round bugs? Y-yeah.." Could morningpaw tell she was a nervous wreck? Probably!

[The Flying Pizza]

|I guess this is open lol-|


|Hailpaw, RC|


The dark and light gray apprentice sat by himself, away from the crowds. He wasn't one to join in with groups, so he usually sat by himself. Buried in his thoughts, he thought of nothing that seemed...concerning to those he didn't feel like to talk with. He grumbled a couple of things before going silent. He never felt like himself most days now.

[furrensic]

Kyrieknight //

mistypaw, mistypaw....hmmmmmm....sweetpaw liked that name. it was very-- what was the word? oh, mysterious! and she was supposed to become a warrior soon? "ohhh, what do you think her warrior name will be? i think mistybriar would sound super pretty-- oh, actually, warrior namesss...i want mine to be sweetrose!" she strayed off topic a bit, but still! the name sweetrose sounded absolutely beautiful. "oh yess, i think you'd like strikecry..." the apprentice trailed off, standing up to try and look for her mentor, who she did not spot. "buttt i dunno if he's here! you might see him at the borders or sometime soon...who knowssss!!"
___

Fawnhearted //

beeblaze basically deflated at the answer, his frown deepening and the toms head low. two warriors? and riverclan just thought thunderclan killed them? he didn't know who the warriors could be, but he was more than sure one of them wasn't heronflight. "oh." he simply grunted in response. (also, what was it with idiots fighting so much? dumb fish cats and thunder cats and shadow cats.)

he seemed to perk up a bit at beebuzz introducing himself, nicked ear flicking slightly. "beeblaze, windclan." okay, he hadnt been making good impressions in his own clan, so maybe he could make some good impressions with other clan cats. "and did you guys kill two of riverclans warriors? or do they just want drama?" okay...maybe..he was a bit interested in the information.
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Rockfall //

leaders bickering and talking about the deaths, and cats from both of the opposing clans seeming to be on the verge of fighting each other. sprigcloud sighed, swiping his paw across the sand and staring at the sweep mark. as the other clans arrived, things seemed to calm down...a bit, perhaps, due to windclanners and shadowclanners keeping the thunderclan cats and riverclan cats from interacting with each other for the most part.

lifting his gaze from the ground, he found his eyes landing on an all too familiar looking cat. robinwhisker! she was...thunderclan-- but, surely she hadn't taken part in lionstorm and fawnsqueaks deaths! (he still doubted thunderclan even killed them.)

hesitantly, the warrior called out to the thunderclanner. "robinwhisker!" he would pat the spot beside him with his tail, inhaling slightly. okay, he was sure that he wanted to hear her side of the story. maybe if he knew what happened in thunderclan, he would know what the truth was.

[starry]

Streampaw padded over to a RiverClan apprentice, not really 'mad'. She didn't blame RiverClan for what Lionstorm did. That was his doing alone. "Hello! I'm Streampaw, how about you?" the ThunderClan apprentice asked.

// Kyrieknight

[starry]

Clone

Streampaw padded over to another RiverClan apprentice. "Hello!" she meowed enthusiastically.

// The Flying Pizza

[The Flying Pizza]

|| Stormpoppy ||


|Hailpaw|


He looked up in surprise. "Oh..hi.." he mumbled.

[starry]

Streampaw smiled. "Hi! I'm Streampaw, you?" she replied.

// The Flying Pizza

[The Flying Pizza]

|| Stormpoppy ||


|Hailpaw|


He smiled, nervously. "H-Hailpaw.."

[starry]

Streampaw inspected him. "Why're you nervous?" she asked curiously.

// The Flying Pizza

[TheNyanCatMinecart]

Rippleshade gs29513 Puddle~

Wolffang was fine with Rippleshade just asking, even though he'd rather get some real conversation with the other deputies. ThunderClan didn't seem to have one yet, although RiverClan did. Eveningmist and Kestrelwing had both been new leaders; for a moment, he felt a small flash of satisfaction that for once, WindClan wasn't the only Clan without a deputy. Or at least, they'd gone without one for so long. The tom just nodded to the black-and-white she-cat, feeling a faint flicker of annoyance but not commenting on it as she padded back into the crowd. He licked one paw and drew it over one of his notched ears.

He saw RiverClan's new deputy, who he remembered as Splashleap from previous Gatherings and... ugh... that stupid playdate, dealing with that RiverClan warrior. Vinepelt, apparently. It was good to see that she was competent and had a good scolding for the she-cat. I still feel like I can't really speak out. Since I'm still on such thin ice with Twilightstar and whatnot. The tom felt another hot flash of annoyance and was about to look away when Splashleap started talking to him. The tom turned his head toward the long-furred brown-and-white she-cat. He might not like the other Clans very much, but this was a Gathering, and he could talk and interact with some other cats. And someone seemed to want to talk with him. Which was perhaps good.

"Yes, I am," Wolffang responded with a twitch of his ears. "My name is Wolffang. And you're Splashleap, correct?" Even though he was pretty sure that he knew her name, he just wanted to make sure so that he didn't call her the wrong thing for the whole Gathering. How embarrassing would that honestly be.

And then ShadowClan arrived. Of course they did. Wolffang knew that Finchwhisker would be among the deputies, and he honestly didn't want to put up with their awful smells and attitudes. Especially not his. He watched the brown-and-white tabby tom as he made his way to sit with him and Splashleap. Of course ShadowClan was late, but Wolffang felt like he might have to regulate his comments. Not just because it was a Gathering. The tom hated this. Why in the name of StarClan did it feel like things were turned against him?

Wolffang's bright yellow eyes narrowed at Finchwhisker's first comment. "Yes. Yes, I am," he replied simply. He really would like to add something else, but he kept his mouth shut in a bit of a scowl. At the question, Wolffang just repeated what he'd said to Splashleap. Somewhat, anyway. "I'm Wolffang. And I already know who you are." Before he'd even responded, Finchwhisker had turned toward the RiverClan deputy. Of course. It might be a struggle to keep his claws sheathed during this one. But he'd have to get used to it or else he'd get booted from his spot.

Now the Gathering was starting to get interesting. Some sort of quarrel between Kestrelstar and Eveningstar was happening. They'd both gotten their nine lives and names, he thought. Wolffang heard that Lionstorm had apparently stormed the camp and caused some... problems. One biggish ear flicked at that news. And Eveningstar was trying to keep the peace. Of course she was. Wolffang listened to them, but also kept his ears open in case the other two deputies replied to him. He realized that he probably came off as sullen and untalkative, but once he proved his worth, he'd be able to open up perhaps a bit more. Oh, and that RiverClan warrior - Vinepelt - still looked really mad. He glanced at her for a moment, then looked away.

[Raven~]

>Goosefury<
ThunderClan scent rolled over him in waves as the two cats approached and he scrambled to his paws, already bristling. He retained the snarl and the glare as his gaze flickered between the two ThunderClan cats. "None of your damn business," he snapped. Sure, this was a Gathering, but that didn't mean he was going to play nice tonight. They didn't deserve niceties, and if the other Clans had any sense, they'd respond the same way. "Go find your coward of a leader and stick with him instead, why don't you? Don't bother me with your mindless conversation - or your lies." Lies were inevitable from this lot.

"My leader is not a coward," Larkstorm protested. "And what lies?" She knew tensions were high between ThunderClan and RiverClan, but she had had nothing to do with it.

[JackHunt_17]

Porcupineberry padded into the clearing and glanced up at the angry looking Riverclanner on the stone, assumably the new leader, whoever it was looked angry, they hoped they wouldn’t attack Eveningstar that wouldn’t be good at all. (OPEN)

Blizzardsky scanned around looking for a Thunderclanner he could speak to, he needed to warn them about Kitnapperstar, yes they now were rivals, but Thunderclan’s kits were innocent, they hadn’t done anything wrong, they deserved to be protected. He wasn’t being a traitor, allegiances were unimportant when it came to the safety of kits. (OPEN for a TCer)
(For Blizzard, also Hawk is a 15 moon old very mature apprentice whos warrior ceremony was delayed due to Buckstars death)
Hawkpaw wanted to talk to a Riverclanner, to hear their side of what has happened. He spotted one he thought looked neutral, not like they wanted to rip a Thunderclannner to shreds. "Hey, Blizzardsky." Mewed to tom. "I want to talk." He mewed

[Raven~]

~Smokepaw~
Smokepaw padded into Seastones. It seemed that all the clans were here. He was surprised to see Eveningmist in the Thunderclan leader spot, different cats in the Thunderclan medicine cat and medicine cat apprentice spots, Kestrelwing in the Riverclan leader spot, Splashleap, maybe, in the Riverclan deputy spot, someone new in the Windclan deputy spot, and someone new in the Windclan medicine cat spot. His head spinning from all the changes, Smokepaw found a spot and sat down, his white tail curled around his white paws.
{Open}

~Whitepaw~
Whitepaw padded into Seastones, looking around. It seemed that they were last. Taking no notice of the new cats in the new positions, Whitepaw picked a spot and sat down, her white tail curled around her white paws.
{Open}

~Dapplecloud~
Dapplecloud padded into Seastones and looked at where the high ranks sat. She was surprised at all the new cats but shook it off. She picked a spot and sat down, her black and cream dappled tail curled around her black paws.
{Open}

~Streampelt~
Streampelt watched as Windclan and Shadowclan arrived. He noticed that there was a new deputy and a new medicine cat for Windclan. He noticed for the first time that Thunderclan had a new medicine cat and new medicine cat apprentice. So many changes.
{Open}

~Fiercepaw~
Fiercepaw watched as Windclan and Shadowclan arrived. She noticed that there was a new deputy and medicine cat in Windclan. She turned to the medicine cat spots and for the first time noticed a new medicine cat and medicine cat apprentice for Thunderclan. She huffed.
{Open, will be hostile to Thc}

~Darkclaw~
Darkclaw watched as Shadowclan arrived. She growled slightly. She still didn't like them for what they did to Windclan. She watched them arrive.
{Open}

~Blackmist~
Blackmist nodded, sensing the tension in the air like smoke. He scented Shadowclan arrive and he looked to them, a slight growl in his throat before he stopped himself. He was a act of peace. He patted Leafpaw's head with his tail and then curled it around his paws again, waiting for the gathering to start.


Tigerpaw followed her Clanmates into Seastones, wary of the other Clans. She pricked her ears when she saw a ShadowClan apprentice sitting to the side, her tail wrapped over her paws. She remembered her as Whitepaw. "Hi," She meowed when she was close.

[dino.]

"My leader is not a coward," Larkstorm protested. "And what lies?" She knew tensions were high between ThunderClan and RiverClan, but she had had nothing to do with it.
“Heyhey!!” he soothed. “Chill” flyheart urged. “I knew it was wrong. I didnt want any part of it!” the grey tom protested.
Papaya
>Goosefury<
His claws, some still frayed and broken from his time in the meadow, slid out and sank into the sand. "Chill." Yeah, sure. This cat pissed him off, and he flattened his ears and snarled at Flyheart. "Anything to save your sorry hides, huh?"

And this one - Larkstorm, apparently - this one seemed to have a bit more bite to her. Not exactly a sniveling coward, but a coward all the same. Like leader, like warrior, he assumed. "You know what you've done," he spat. "And now your cripple of a deputy is sitting up there in place of your leader - what, he couldn't bear to face the consequences of his actions? Had to send his kit warriors in his place?" He was probably off hiding in his camp somewhere, waiting for his Clan to return.

It'd be a shame if they came back with two less... but these two didn't seem worth getting his paws bloody.

[Raven~]

Larkstorm shifted her paws. "I can't speak for the rest of my Clan, but I swear on StarClan I had nothing to do with what happened to Lionstorm."
Papaya

[ChillCat]

Silentpaw bounced into the clearing and found a spot near some other cats. Looking up at the rock she found many new faces. The swimcats and treecats had a different leader and deputy each, but they both seemed very angry at each other. The fastcat leader looked super beat up. Was she okay?

[OPEN for Non-Shadowclan to talk to her]

[Levi 99]

Shadepaw padded into the clearing and found a place to sit. (Open)

[Galaxy_]

Shadepaw padded into the clearing and found a place to sit. (Open)

Oakfur walks away from fire and walks over to Shadepaw "Hey Shadepaw." Oakfur said trying to calm down

[Panda1440]

The chaos slid by the young apprentice, though she did understand it supposedly stemmed from some RiverClan warrior. She let out a small sigh of relief when Kestrelstar pushed the silky white cat off the Seastones.

Then,,, Snakeheart's harsh words hit. They immediately smothered the small spark of hope for conflict-free relations between his clan. How lovely... She didn't want to tear up- especially since it seemed her mentor chose the perfect thing to say as a response. She shook her head once as to indicate Sunhowl's false statement [though it most likely wouldn't be interpreted as that], then turned to face the supposed Shadow and WindClan medicine cats.

"Thank you.. Ebonyfang,,.. " Staring at the orange tom-cat, there was more strength in her forest-green eyes. "This so called 'warrior' is my new mentor. Rainywhisker resigned shortly before he was well,,, killed by a certain cat invading our camp. I don't want more hostility in the clans for stars sake, but if your intent on making it that way then so be it." She was still regrouping deep down, but for now- Iciclepaw wasn't going to let these new cats get the best of her emotions.

[ Rani Exis Angelique @/Fletcher Rockfall]

[Levi 99]

Oakfur walks away from fire and walks over to Shadepaw "Hey Shadepaw." Oakfur said trying to calm down

Shadepaw looked up to see Oakfur standing above him, he could tell something was bothering him "hey oakfur" he said "are you doing okay you look a little upset".
(Is Oakfur from shadow clan)

[Kunaisoul]

Plumstorm glances at the RiverClan apprentice. She recognizes her, from the ceremony. She had tried to speak to Kestrelstar. "Hey. So you came too." She didn't know what else to say. She supposed that talking to her own Clanmate wasn't the worst.
"Looking forward to being here?"
“Sure. I mean.. I’ve been before.” Nightpaw sighed. “So, how’s being a warrior?” She asked.

[Galaxy_]

Shadepaw looked up to see Oakfur standing above him, he could tell something was bothering him "hey oakfur" he said "are you doing okay you look a little upset".

"JUst Got into a fight with someother cats from a different clan." HE said

[Kunaisoul]

>Goosefury<
His claws, some still frayed and broken from his time in the meadow, slid out and sank into the sand. "Chill." Yeah, sure. This cat pissed him off, and he flattened his ears and snarled at Flyheart. "Anything to save your sorry hides, huh?"

And this one - Larkstorm, apparently - this one seemed to have a bit more bite to her. Not exactly a sniveling coward, but a coward all the same. Like leader, like warrior, he assumed. "You know what you've done," he spat. "And now your cripple of a deputy is sitting up there in place of your leader - what, he couldn't bear to face the consequences of his actions? Had to send his kit warriors in his place?" He was probably off hiding in his camp somewhere, waiting for his Clan to return.

It'd be a shame if they came back with two less... but these two didn't seem worth getting his paws bloody.

Flyheart looked to him. “He’s taking care of things back at camp. We chased off a fox earlier.” flyheart told the tom.

[Levi 99]

"JUst Got into a fight with someother cats from a different clan." HE said

"Oh" said shadepaw "what was it about ?"

[Glitch_Candle]

Sprucefall dashes into the clearing "YEEEEEEE" she was usually super shy but she loved gatherings.

[Galaxy_]

"Oh" said shadepaw "what was it about ?"


just my nerves got into me no worry he said

[poppy]

Aspenstrike watched RiverClan through slitted yellow eyes. She suppressed a faint lip curl, and any signs of aggression was wiped from her body immediately. Eveningmist would take care of this. But all she could imagine was Lionstorm breaking into camp and slaughtering the former medicine cat, an apprentice, a queen and the leader of ThunderClan! She forced herself to flatten her fur. It wasn't RiverClan's fault. It was Lionstorm. He acted alone.

They were glaring at her, though. They were glaring at the whole of ThunderClan! Like we busted into camp and murdered the leader. She thought furiously. That was malice. Lionstorm enjoyed that. Where is that badger-breath anyways?

{OPEN}

[Shade.]

Lotusheart, a big fluffy snow giant, walked over to the edge of the crowd as usual. The maine coon now had one clouded, blind eye and a massive scar running across her face. Awkwardly avoiding collision with anyone, she settled down and flurfed out her white fir. She was very sleepy.

(Open)

Lizardfrost walked in confidently, muscles flexing. She wasn't really interested on clan politics, but the idea of fighting seemed appealing. She felt bad thinking that, though, and, of course, as any decent cat, hoped there would be no war.

[Glitch_Candle]

Shade. As Sprucefall ran around the clearing she saw the warrior. "Gathering so exciting!!" She would return to her reserved, quiet self after the gathering

[Shade.]

A tall, pointy she-cat slunk out of the shadows which she blended in color-wise yet somehow always stood out. She half-loved and half-hated that aura she had, always being noticed. The other aura, the one she REALLY hated, was what cats gained after they noticed her- instant dislike.

Rookpaw sat down, tail curled. As if she didn't hate social gatherings already. This was going to be bad, to say the least...

(Open)

[VexSkullz]

Sunnydew felt her tail ave in a slow rhythm, not paying attention to any of the RiverClan cats around. She felt their eyes go past her and her Clanmates, yet she ignored theie gazes and looked up at her Leader, wondering what news Eveningmist might make. Or was it Eveningstar? No, or did Evening have the nine lives? Sunnydew didn't know, and slightly, didn't care. As long as they showed those RiverClan cats they weren't afraid, even if their Leader didn't have the nine lives yet.


----

Honeynose pricked her ears and laid down, giving Eveningmist a curious look, then looked around and saw the cats around her. ThunderCLan... WindClan... ohh, ShadowClan was here! Aaand RiverClan. Oh. RiverClan. She sighed as she saw her own Clanmates slitted eyes and slightly raised fur. They'd have to get over what had happened, or ThunderClan and RiverClan would be fighting for moons until there was nothing left of either Clan!


---

Kestrelsplash licked his paw and moved it across his ear. One, twice, three times. It had been irritating him a lot recently, but he knew it wasn't anything major, just annoying. Maybe something was buzzing in his ear? After he gave his head a halfened shake, he looked up at Kestrelstar and waited for the announcement to begin.

[Quickpaw]

Silentpaw bounced into the clearing and found a spot near some other cats. Looking up at the rock she found many new faces. The swimcats and treecats had a different leader and deputy each, but they both seemed very angry at each other. The fastcat leader looked super beat up. Was she okay?

[OPEN for Non-Shadowclan to talk to her]

Stormpaw looked around for any apprentices she could talk with. She saw one looking at the leaders.
"Hi!" she bounded up, less shy now that this was her second Gathering.

[Quickpaw]

A tall, pointy she-cat slunk out of the shadows which she blended in color-wise yet somehow always stood out. She half-loved and half-hated that aura she had, always being noticed. The other aura, the one she REALLY hated, was what cats gained after they noticed her- instant dislike.

Rookpaw sat down, tail curled. As if she didn't hate social gatherings already. This was going to be bad, to say the least...

(Open)

Stonewing bumped into a small cat that smelled of ShadowClan. Why are there so many apprentices?
"Hey, watch it," he hissed.

[Galaxy_]

OAkfur walks away from Stormpaw and sits alone on the egede of the gathering licking behind his ears. (OPEN) Oakfur was wondering how life was in otherc lan because he hasn't gotten any news ecept for a few hisses.

[Tiabirb]

For Tiabirb (Starlingflight)

Whitewolf chuckled at Starlingflight's statement about the Clans being created for the purpose of peace, for it seemed even the most important of cats tended to forget that at times. How simpler a place the world would be if only every cat remembered their manners...

"That's what the Elders and experienced Warriors are for: to guide our Leaders in their times of strife." Whitewolf hadn't intended to let her emotions show so visibly, but she despised being ingenuine. That large sigh she let out, though? That might've said too much to Starlingflight about how she was feeling. "Eveningstar is thirty moons. He's certainly capable, but being so young, I hope he has the good sense to come ask his elders for advice. I and the other older cats will certainly have plenty to give him." After she'd spoken, Starlingflight brought up yet another feat Whitewolf couldn't understand--the childishness that took place between individual cats if they happened to be from rival Clans. Whitewolf was a firm believer that all cats were made of the same stuff, Clan or no Clan. And, for that matter, regardless of which Clan they belonged to. All cats had the same, four gifts. "This is my seventy-sixth moon," said Whitewolf. She'd stopped being shy about her age in her mid-fifties and didn't mind giving Starlingflight an exact number.


This was just so refreshing to Starlingflight. At least someone in ThunderClan was sensible and not at all the bloodthirsty monsters that most of RiverClan believed them to be. "I couldn't agree more," Starlingflight murmured, "Young leaders should depend on their elders for guidance. Not every cat has the right answers, and young leaders like to think they need to have all of them, from what I'm gathering." She remembered only too well how adamant Kestrelstar and Snakeheart had been when they brought in Lionstorm and Fawnsqueak's bodies. To them, it was all Thunderclan. Why didn't matter. How didn't matter.

"Basing one's anger solely on what they see in front of them...that's not wisdom, or foresight. That's just blindness and narrowed thinking." The black and white she-cat murmured.

Upon hearing Whitewolf's age, Starlingflight couldn't mask the look of respect and admiration that she gave to the aged warrior. "Really? I wouldn't have guessed! You don't look a day over fifty moons." She chuckled lightly, passing the compliment to Whitewolf with a smile. "I'm forty-six moons myself. I feel like one of the oldest cats in my Clan sometimes..."

[Akira]

Kyrieknight //

mistypaw, mistypaw....hmmmmmm....sweetpaw liked that name. it was very-- what was the word? oh, mysterious! and she was supposed to become a warrior soon? "ohhh, what do you think her warrior name will be? i think mistybriar would sound super pretty-- oh, actually, warrior namesss...i want mine to be sweetrose!" she strayed off topic a bit, but still! the name sweetrose sounded absolutely beautiful. "oh yess, i think you'd like strikecry..." the apprentice trailed off, standing up to try and look for her mentor, who she did not spot. "buttt i dunno if he's here! you might see him at the borders or sometime soon...who knowssss!!"
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Fawnhearted //

beeblaze basically deflated at the answer, his frown deepening and the toms head low. two warriors? and riverclan just thought thunderclan killed them? he didn't know who the warriors could be, but he was more than sure one of them wasn't heronflight. "oh." he simply grunted in response. (also, what was it with idiots fighting so much? dumb fish cats and thunder cats and shadow cats.)

he seemed to perk up a bit at beebuzz introducing himself, nicked ear flicking slightly. "beeblaze, windclan." okay, he hadnt been making good impressions in his own clan, so maybe he could make some good impressions with other clan cats. "and did you guys kill two of riverclans warriors? or do they just want drama?" okay...maybe..he was a bit interested in the information.
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Rockfall //

leaders bickering and talking about the deaths, and cats from both of the opposing clans seeming to be on the verge of fighting each other. sprigcloud sighed, swiping his paw across the sand and staring at the sweep mark. as the other clans arrived, things seemed to calm down...a bit, perhaps, due to windclanners and shadowclanners keeping the thunderclan cats and riverclan cats from interacting with each other for the most part.

lifting his gaze from the ground, he found his eyes landing on an all too familiar looking cat. robinwhisker! she was...thunderclan-- but, surely she hadn't taken part in lionstorm and fawnsqueaks deaths! (he still doubted thunderclan even killed them.)

hesitantly, the warrior called out to the thunderclanner. "robinwhisker!" he would pat the spot beside him with his tail, inhaling slightly. okay, he was sure that he wanted to hear her side of the story. maybe if he knew what happened in thunderclan, he would know what the truth was.

Thistlethorn nodded. "Both are great names that would fit you two. I'm sure you'll be great warriors," he stated. "And maybe I will meet Strikecry some day."

[Akira]

Streampaw padded over to a RiverClan apprentice, not really 'mad'. She didn't blame RiverClan for what Lionstorm did. That was his doing alone. "Hello! I'm Streampaw, how about you?" the ThunderClan apprentice asked.

// Kyrieknight

Reedpaw squeaked in alarm. Who was this? Wait... she smelled like ThunderClan. Was she a ThunderClan apprentice? Yes! The tom relaxed a bit, shoulders sagging slightly. "Oh, my name is Reedpaw," he introduced himself. "Nice to meet you."

[plum]

The apprentice trying to make small talk annoyed her, and maybe it was apparent in her expression. Still, Plumstorm does her best to tolerate Nightpaw- It wasn't her fault tensions were high, after all. "I'm finally a warrior, I don't know how it feels. Maybe like I've finally gotten across the finish line that I've been trying to reach for the past twelve moons. Except one of my friends who had been cheering me on wasn't there to greet me."
Lionstorm.
Plumstorm shakes her head. "It's fine."

[ Kunaiskrill ]

[Zee]

This was just so refreshing to Starlingflight. At least someone in ThunderClan was sensible and not at all the bloodthirsty monsters that most of RiverClan believed them to be. "I couldn't agree more," Starlingflight murmured, "Young leaders should depend on their elders for guidance. Not every cat has the right answers, and young leaders like to think they need to have all of them, from what I'm gathering." She remembered only too well how adamant Kestrelstar and Snakeheart had been when they brought in Lionstorm and Fawnsqueak's bodies. To them, it was all Thunderclan. Why didn't matter. How didn't matter.

"Basing one's anger solely on what they see in front of them...that's not wisdom, or foresight. That's just blindness and narrowed thinking." The black and white she-cat murmured.

Upon hearing Whitewolf's age, Starlingflight couldn't mask the look of respect and admiration that she gave to the aged warrior. "Really? I wouldn't have guessed! You don't look a day over fifty moons." She chuckled lightly, passing the compliment to Whitewolf with a smile. "I'm forty-six moons myself. I feel like one of the oldest cats in my Clan sometimes..."


For Tiabirb (Starlingflight)

Whitewolf flicked her tail as she watched the Leaders talk. It was certainly a misunderstanding that cats her age were old--Whitewolf was still in good, fighting shape as a six-year-old cat. Elders didn't start breaking down until fourteen years or so.

"I've met young Leaders full of potential, but I also know some who've been plain stupid. ThunderClan's lucky to have one willing to learn. But Kestrelstar's trying to provoke him, and I'm worried Eveningstar might fall into his trap." Whitewolf thought it was important to separate Lionstorm and the other codebreakers from RiverCan. They were bad cats, but that didn't mean RiverClan was inherently evil. "Thank you," Whitewolf said with a chuckle when Starlingflight complimented her appearance. But Whitewolf knew she was a mess of scars. She'd never quite look young again. "Oh, there's nothing I understand more than feeling old. Especially while watching my clanmates act like undisciplined children..."After a brief time talking to Starlingflight, Whitewolf felt more comfortable exchanging personal information. Starlingflight didn't seem to want to use anything against her. "Dogspirit, one of our Queens, was killed by Lionstorm. She left behind five kits, and I adopted them. Along with a little one called Berrykit. How are RiverClan's Queens and families?"

[Jade13]

~Fierceclaw~ ( gay buddy's XD )

leafpaw looked at his mentor its so hostile... he looked at the new leaders eveningstar and... he didnt know the name of the other one. they didnt seem to be getting along. the only leader that seemed calm was his, dawnstar seemed as mad as normal but still added to the hostility

[poppy]

AntiAngelic
Aspenstrike sat down next to a RiverClan tom. It looked like his ear was bothering him. Hm. Karma, perhaps? She nodded a cool greeting. Hello. How's the prey running? Or swimming. She thought, suppressing a small snort. She looked up and narrowed her eyes with surprise. Kestrelstar? You have a new leader too? She said, more of an statement than a query. It's not RiverClan's fault... it's not RiverClan's fault.... just Lionstorm... She repeated in her thoughts, her jumbled wonders, over and over again.

[Tiabirb]

For Tiabirb (Starlingflight)

Whitewolf flicked her tail as she watched the Leaders talk. It was certainly a misunderstanding that cats her age were old--Whitewolf was still in good, fighting shape as a six-year-old cat. Elders didn't start breaking down until fourteen years or so.

"I've met young Leaders full of potential, but I also know some who've been plain stupid. ThunderClan's lucky to have one willing to learn. But Kestrelstar's trying to provoke him, and I'm worried Eveningstar might fall into his trap." Whitewolf thought it was important to separate Lionstorm and the other codebreakers from RiverCan. They were bad cats, but that didn't mean RiverClan was inherently evil. "Thank you," Whitewolf said with a chuckle when Starlingflight complimented her appearance. But Whitewolf knew she was a mess of scars. She'd never quite look young again. "Oh, there's nothing I understand more than feeling old. Especially while watching my clanmates act like undisciplined children..."After a brief time talking to Starlingflight, Whitewolf felt more comfortable exchanging personal information. Starlingflight didn't seem to want to use anything against her. "Dogspirit, one of our Queens, was killed by Lionstorm. She left behind five kits, and I adopted them. Along with a little one called Berrykit. How are RiverClan's Queens and families?"



Rightfully so, Starlingflight was horrified to hear that Lionstorm had killed a queen, leaving the kits motherless. But Whitewolf's additional tidbit of adopting them eased many of her anxieties. "What...how horrible! I wouldn't have thought..." She choked, and she had to take a moment to recompose herself. She looked away, eyes closed. "I am so sorry...I would never have expected Lionstorm to do something like that..."

Looking back to Whitewolf, Starlingflight's eyes were filled with sadness. "You are truly admirable, Whitewolf. Taking in the kits of a fallen queen..You are what these leaders should aspire to be." Starlingflight meant that. Queens were just as sacred as kits and elders, and Starlingflight held a deep respect for the older she-cat for stepping up in the way she did.

"RiverClan's nursery is well. We have been fortunate that no other cat would strike against them that way." Starlingflight's worries had been confirmed; That there was so much more to the story of Lionstorm's sudden death that they didn't know, and she felt ashamed and angry at her own Clanmates, who couldn't see past the bodies and the scents. Why would they not want to find the truth? To hear what had sparked ThunderClan to kill Lionstorm in the first place?

She shot a baleful glare at the cats who insisted on taking revenge on ThunderClan, those who were blinded by their own feelings to see that the story was incomplete. "You protect those kits with everything you have, Whitewolf. And should we meet in battle..." She glanced up at Whitewolf, and she finished firmly, "I will defend what is right." Whether that was ThunderClan's innocence or simply the kits themselves, Starlingflight knew she would be against any sort of battle at this point. "I will try and speak with Kestrelstar after this...if I can. But how this ends will matter to both of our clans... I don't want anymore blood in the river than there already is..."

[Levi 99]

just my nerves got into me no worry he said

Shadepaw then smiled and said cheerfully "well I don't blame you I'm thinking quite a few cats are getting angry and are arguing"

[Galaxy_]

Shadepaw then smiled and said cheerfully "well I don't blame you I'm thinking quite a few cats are getting angry and are arguing"

"Yeah" oakfur said some cats think being a thunderclan cat is bad its not its just like all other clans!

[Zee]

Rightfully so, Starlingflight was horrified to hear that Lionstorm had killed a queen, leaving the kits motherless. But Whitewolf's additional tidbit of adopting them eased many of her anxieties. "What...how horrible! I wouldn't have thought..." She choked, and she had to take a moment to recompose herself. She looked away, eyes closed. "I am so sorry...I would never have expected Lionstorm to do something like that..."

Looking back to Whitewolf, Starlingflight's eyes were filled with sadness. "You are truly admirable, Whitewolf. Taking in the kits of a fallen queen..You are what these leaders should aspire to be." Starlingflight meant that. Queens were just as sacred as kits and elders, and Starlingflight held a deep respect for the older she-cat for stepping up in the way she did.

"RiverClan's nursery is well. We have been fortunate that no other cat would strike against them that way." Starlingflight's worries had been confirmed; That there was so much more to the story of Lionstorm's sudden death that they didn't know, and she felt ashamed and angry at her own Clanmates, who couldn't see past the bodies and the scents. Why would they not want to find the truth? To hear what had sparked ThunderClan to kill Lionstorm in the first place?

She shot a baleful glare at the cats who insisted on taking revenge on ThunderClan, those who were blinded by their own feelings to see that the story was incomplete. "You protect those kits with everything you have, Whitewolf. And should we meet in battle..." She glanced up at Whitewolf, and she finished firmly, "I will defend what is right." Whether that was ThunderClan's innocence or simply the kits themselves, Starlingflight knew she would be against any sort of battle at this point. "I will try and speak with Kestrelstar after this...if I can. But how this ends will matter to both of our clans... I don't want anymore blood in the river than there already is..."


For Tiabirb (Starlingflight)

Whitewolf didn't know Lionstorm very well. But it was safe to assume--like any other cat--that he had plenty of friends. Those allies of his probably wouldn't think he'd have done something so horrific. But Lionstorm killed Dogspirit and Applepaw, and those were horrid truths. Those actions were more than just a breech of the Warrior Code...they screamed of unethical origin and treason. Whitewolf hated to wish the worst upon Lionstorm, but she believed firmly he should rot in the Dark Forest for all the harm he caused.

"There was more than that. But killing a Queen when the Code asks us not to kill at all..." Whitewolf trailed off, but Starlingflight firmly caught her off guard when she called her an inspiration. An inspiration to whom? Whitewolf...well, she was just...older. And had experienced copious amounts of loss. How was she inspiring? "I'm not sure these Leaders want to follow in my footsteps. I have been down paths so dark that not every cat should recover their light, should they choose to walk beside me. But that is why I try to teach and advise." Whitewolf didn't consider adopting the kits a noble act, but a necessity. Kits needed parents the way plants needed sunlight, and both would find themselves shrouded in darkness without the other.

Whitewolf listened as Starlingflight brought up the possibility of their meeting in battle. Yes...that was a chance Whitewolf had thought of. "I wouldn't want to harm a cat with your good sense. But I'm fastened to the Code." She sighed, torn ears drawing back as she found herself deep in thought. "I will fight for my new family and my Clan. But, in order to avoid the storm that might be coming, we must aim to soothe the hate in our Clans' hearts and replace it with an understanding of our differences."

[starry]

"Nice to meet you, too." she meowed. Finally a cat that didn't think about the tension between ThunderClan and RiverClan!

// Kyrieknight

[Levi 99]

"Yeah" oakfur said some cats think being a thunderclan cat is bad its not its just like all other clans!

Shadepaw then looked at the leaders "the same could be said about shadowclan cats" mewed the young apprentice.

[Galaxy_]

Shadepaw then looked at the leaders "the same could be said about shadowclan cats" newer the young apprentice.


Oh Sorry to hear that I hope its better next gathering! Oakfur signed

[Shade.]

Stonewing bumped into a small cat that smelled of ShadowClan. Why are there so many apprentices?
"Hey, watch it," he hissed.

Rookpaw, quite 8rritated, found someone running into her and, in fact, blaming her! They weren't ShadowClan, though seemed to be a warrior which made her hesitate. Standing up to warriors is a bad idea. But it was his fault anyway! And hey, he was just some rando.
"Me? You're the one that ran into me while I was sitting down! It absolutely was not my fault! You watch it!" she said coldly.

[Akira]

"Nice to meet you, too." she meowed. Finally a cat that didn't think about the tension between ThunderClan and RiverClan!

// Kyrieknight

Reedpaw nodded and looked around cautiously. It was a long shot to ask about something like this to another cat he just barely met, but it was worth a shot... right? "Hey, uh... can I talk to you about something?"

[Glitch_Candle]

"Who's watching what!?" says a quite energetic Sprucefall (ShadowClan) "I like watching all!" She was always out of her shell during gatherings. All other times she was quiet and reserved. At gatherings, she gets all her feelings out. She loved it. She didn't have to care who she was playing with or talking too. It is carefree. It WAS carefree. She still had a lingering thought... "What if we cant have a peaceful gathering ever again. I can smell the tension." She waved it off, for now, despite it being a pit in her stomach, and playfully attempts to pounce on Rookpaw. If she aimed correctly, she is now engaged in a playfight. She caught herself in a whirlwind of temporary excitement. Shade. Quickpaw

[Glitch_Candle]

TheNyanCatMinecart Rippleshade walked back up to the WindClan deputy. "Tomorrow, after the gathering, would you like to go on a hunting patrol?" She tried to hide it, and did very well. Despite her outgoing personality, she was good at hiding feelings. But she loved Wolffang. She didn't know why she loved that old grouch, but she did.

[VexSkullz]

AntiAngelic
Aspenstrike sat down next to a RiverClan tom. It looked like his ear was bothering him. Hm. Karma, perhaps? She nodded a cool greeting. Hello. How's the prey running? Or swimming. She thought, suppressing a small snort. She looked up and narrowed her eyes with surprise. Kestrelstar? You have a new leader too? She said, more of an statement than a query. It's not RiverClan's fault... it's not RiverClan's fault.... just Lionstorm... She repeated in her thoughts, her jumbled wonders, over and over again.


Oh. Oh no. Kestrelsplash looked at Aspenstrike, instinctly glanced away, then looked at the she-cat. "Uhh, yeah.. new Leader, new Clan, isn't that right?" He glanced up and gave Eveningmist and Kestrelstar a back and forth look before he glanced back at Aspenstrike. "It's running well. Haven't eaten in a quick day or two, but I know when I go back to River I'll reward myself with a few fish." In all honesty he didn't know how much prey was left or if he was telling the truth or not, but ThunderClan didn't need to know how their prey was going. They just needed to worry about their squirrels and mice with all that nasty fur.

[Exis]

Sunhowl looked at Iciclepaw with a bit of an apologetic glance. He didn’t always choose his words carefully, he needed to work on that he supposed. “Sunhowl looked at Snakeheart and shook his head. And if you told your mother how mean you were being how would she react? Or maybe your father? Perhaps anyone who raised you forgot to teach common courtesy. It’s not our fault Lionstorm decided to attack our camp, killing our clan mates and a medicine cat in the process.” No need to point out that he had already resigned. Lionstorm hadn’t known that when he’d taken the life of Rainywhisker. “Oh I almost forgot about the queen he slaughtered.” May Dog Rest In Peace. “Snakeheart do you even hear yourself? Why are you picking fights at this gathering? We wish only to have peace within our clans and yet it seems you are determined to single-handedly make everyone hate each other.” He really hated this. He didn’t hate Snakeheart that was too easy. Hating others did nothing at all. He hated the situation.

He turned to Ebonyfang and offered a warm smile, well as warm as it could get. “Ebonyfang, nice to meet your personally. I have heard you are a wonderful medicine cat. I hope to one day have your skill if the roomies are true.” As gruff and growlly as he was he knew that this was no place to make an enemy. He’d need to have as much help as possible because he had no idea what he was doing.

[ Rani Panda1440 Angelique @/Fletcher Rockfall]

[Jade13]

frogfang sat down, why was it so hostile? of course he didnt mind but it was so hostile it was stupid. though now he could see who was weak and who was strong, he hopped somebody got into a fight as long as it wasnt his clan but it seemed more riverclan and thunderclan

( open )

jaypaw listened as things happened, he didnt understand why riverclan was so mad but he didnt want to get in the middle of it so he just sat near the edge and waited for the leaders to start

( open )

littlepaw sat down and glared at all of the thunderclan cats, he normally wasnt so agressive but he was mad! he was itching for a fight.

( open )

aspenpaw sat alone his eyes at his paws he was supper scared. he hated crouds, he stayed where he was hoping nobody would come up to him

( open )

ravenpaw ran into the clearing exitedly, she had been waiting so long! she sat down and ooked around before she felt the tension, she wondered what was going on

( open )

foxpaw walked in slowly, it was odd? she thought they were suposed to talk but all she saw was agruin and fighting. she sat down and hopped somebpdy would come talk to her

( open )

[SilverMuffin]

frogfang sat down, why was it so hostile? of course he didnt mind but it was so hostile it was stupid. though now he could see who was weak and who was strong, he hopped somebody got into a fight as long as it wasnt his clan but it seemed more riverclan and thunderclan

( open )



:heart:{Thunderclan - Moonbelly}:heart:

Polarbelly looked over at the different warriors in the gathering. She was already drained from arguing with the Riverclan cats, and now she was just looking for any other clan cat to talk to. She looked through the different heads. So many apprentices... She thought with disdain. Finally her eyes found a Shadowclan cat. She recognized the cat as Frogfang. An actual worthy opponent. She walked over to the tall, brown tom with green eyes, blinking in greeting.

"I hope the leaders start soon." She said, sitting down beside the tom nonchalantly. "I'm already feeling tired from dealing with so many fish breaths." She snorted. "I think they're becoming fishes themselves, with how dumb they seem at times."

[Jade13]

:heart:{Thunderclan - Moonbelly}:heart:

Polarbelly looked over at the different warriors in the gathering. She was already drained from arguing with the Riverclan cats, and now she was just looking for any other clan cat to talk to. She looked through the different heads. So many apprentices... She thought with disdain. Finally her eyes found a Shadowclan cat. She recognized the cat as Frogfang. An actual worthy opponent. She walked over to the tall, brown tom with green eyes, blinking in greeting.

"I hope the leaders start soon." She said, sitting down beside the tom nonchalantly. "I'm already feeling tired from dealing with so many fish breaths." She snorted. "I think they're becoming fishes themselves, with how dumb they seem at times."


frogfang nodded reminding himself not to start a fight, the time before last when he was here he killed a cat in battle and though he loved it he knew he couldnt fight. i dont care how dumb there being, i just hate that the weak are acting strong was all he said glaring at some of the cats, though the new leaders seemed stronger than the old so he didnt care for them

[SilverMuffin]

frogfang nodded reminding himself not to start a fight, the time before last when he was here he killed a cat in battle and though he loved it he knew he couldnt fight. i dont care how dumb there being, i just hate that the weak are acting strong was all he said glaring at some of the cats, though the new leaders seemed stronger than the old so he didnt care for them

:heart:{Thunderclan - Moonbelly}:heart:

She nodded in agreement, flicking her tail with annoyance. "Especially Riverclan." She grunted, digging her claws into the dirt beneath her. "They're all weak cats, weak-minded, weak bodies. They killed our leader. I don't care what anyone says about it, if I was given the chance to kill one of them, I'd do it on the spot."

She knew that she kept bringing the topic back to Riverclan, but she couldn't stop thinking about it when they were right in front of her. "Though, it's better when they're weak. We know which ones to target during a battle. It's even better when they're dumb as well."

[SilverMuffin]

I changed my cat's name from Polarbelly to Moonbelly, just to tell you.))

feather lily

[Jade13]

:heart:{Thunderclan - Moonbelly}:heart:

She nodded in agreement, flicking her tail with annoyance. "Especially Riverclan." She grunted, digging her claws into the dirt beneath her. "They're all weak cats, weak-minded, weak bodies. They killed our leader. I don't care what anyone says about it, if I was given the chance to kill one of them, I'd do it on the spot."

She knew that she kept bringing the topic back to Riverclan, but she couldn't stop thinking about it when they were right in front of her. "Though, it's better when they're weak. We know which ones to target during a battle. It's even better when they're dumb as well."



frogfang shook his head no, some of them are strong and from what i heard one cat killed your leader, one strong cat. he said trying not to get mad, he killed the weak he hated the weak so when somebody called a strong cat weak or a weak cat strong it made him mad but he couldnt get in a fight and get demoted like wormkit a few moons back.

[VexSkullz]

frogfang shook his head no, some of them are strong and from what i heard one cat killed your leader, one strong cat. he said trying not to get mad, he killed the weak he hated the weak so when somebody called a strong cat weak or a weak cat strong it made him mad but he couldnt get in a fight and get demoted like wormkit a few moons back.

| Apologies if this was just meant for the two of you! Got bored and have just started to look for open roleplays lol ||

Kestrelsplash flicked his ears in irritation. Did those two not think RiverClan cats had ears? Their aggressive conversation made his fur raise, yet he knew that he wouldn't cause any trouble unless they started any first. "I'm sorry to push in with my fish breath, but I think you're forgetting that it wasn't the entire Clan that went after your Leader, it was one cat. One. I hope you two can count." His eyes went to slits. He was a very passive tom, but when being told off about something he wasn't apart of like it was his and everyone else that was innocent's fault, it made him irritated. SilverMuffin

[~Fierce~]

~Streampelt~
Streampelt looked at the cat that walked up to him. "Yes, I am Riverclan. My name's Streampelt. And who might you be?" He meowed, looking at her.
:heartbounce: ShadowWing65 :heartbounce:

~Fiercepaw~
Fiercepaw looked at the she-cat that walked up to her. The cat had a slight frown on her face. Fiercepaw attempted to replicate the frown. "No, this is not my first gathering actually. And yes, I am in Riverclan but I wasn't a natural swimmer. I was born as a kittypet. Now, who are you?" She meowed, flicking her tail slightly.
:heartbounce: ~dust~ :heartbounce:

~Whitepaw~
Whitepaw looked at the apprentice that walked up to her. "Hi. I'm Whitepaw. Who are you?" She meowed, looking at the apprentice.
:heartbounce: FrostCat :heartbounce:

~Blackmist~
Blackmist nodded. He was already getting a bit comfortable with his apprentice and that was rare for him unless he really liked spending time with them. He wondered what the leaders were arguing about. At least they seemed to settle down when Twilightstar and Dawnstar arrived.
:heartbounce: feather lily :heartbounce:

[Willow_Tree]

~Streampelt~
Streampelt looked at the cat that walked up to him. "Yes, I am Riverclan. My name's Streampelt. And who might you be?" He meowed, looking at her.
:heartbounce: ShadowWing65 :heartbounce:

~Fiercepaw~
Fiercepaw looked at the she-cat that walked up to her. The cat had a slight frown on her face. Fiercepaw attempted to replicate the frown. "No, this is not my first gathering actually. And yes, I am in Riverclan but I wasn't a natural swimmer. I was born as a kittypet. Now, who are you?" She meowed, flicking her tail slightly.
:heartbounce: ~dust~ :heartbounce:

~Whitepaw~
Whitepaw looked at the apprentice that walked up to her. "Hi. I'm Whitepaw. Who are you?" She meowed, looking at the apprentice.
:heartbounce: FrostCat :heartbounce:

~Blackmist~
Blackmist nodded. He was already getting a bit comfortable with his apprentice and that was rare for him unless he really liked spending time with them. He wondered what the leaders were arguing about. At least they seemed to settle down when Twilightstar and Dawnstar arrived.
:heartbounce: feather lily :heartbounce:
Moonshadow nods slightly. Looks like she was right. “My name’s Moonshadow.” She says, sitting down. Her wound maybe semi-healed, but moving around still strained it. She nods up at the leaders. “What’s going on? You and ThunderClan look like your about to attack each other, and I don’t see Buckstar up there.” She muses, both amused and curious.

[Raven~]

"I'm Tigerpaw." Tigerpaw sat down. "I've seen you around before." She felt like that wasn't enough. "We're in the same Clan."
~Fierceclaw~

[Jade13]

~Fierceclaw~

leafpaw stayed close to blackmist looks like the only calm leader is twilightstar he said looking at the leaders. he looked around for mudpaw mking sure he didnt get himself into a fight though he probably wouldnt

[SilverMuffin]

frogfang shook his head no, some of them are strong and from what i heard one cat killed your leader, one strong cat. he said trying not to get mad, he killed the weak he hated the weak so when somebody called a strong cat weak or a weak cat strong it made him mad but he couldnt get in a fight and get demoted like wormkit a few moons back.


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Kestrelsplash flicked his ears in irritation. Did those two not think RiverClan cats had ears? Their aggressive conversation made his fur raise, yet he knew that he wouldn't cause any trouble unless they started any first. "I'm sorry to push in with my fish breath, but I think you're forgetting that it wasn't the entire Clan that went after your Leader, it was one cat. One. I hope you two can count." His eyes went to slits. He was a very passive tom, but when being told off about something he wasn't apart of like it was his and everyone else that was innocent's fault, it made him irritated. SilverMuffin

:heart:{Thunderclan - Moonbelly}:heart:

The she-cat narrowed her eyes at the Riverclan cat. "Eavesdropping on other cat's conversations now, are we?" She sneered but didn't give the cat time to reply. "I will admit, that I don't believe that the cats of Riverclan killed our leader. Lionstorm lost control of his emotions and killed him." She said, hurt in her voice as she thought about Buckstar. It stung to think that Thunderclan lost such a powerful leader.

She continued, disguising the hurt she felt with toxic anger. "What I don't like, is how Riverclan defends Lionstorm as if what he did was good." She said, looking behind the warrior at the other Riverclan warriors. She noticed some warriors staring at the Thunderclan warriors with anger in their eyes. But we didn't do anything wrong. It was their warrior who killed our leader. "Your apprentices defend him. It makes me wonder what Riverclan teaches their cats in the first place. Perhaps it wasn't Lionstorm's emotions that caused him to strike out at Buckstar, but the disgusting thoughts Riverclan engraves into their younger cats' minds." She looked back at the Riverclan warrior.

[Jade13]

| Apologies if this was just meant for the two of you! Got bored and have just started to look for open roleplays lol ||

Kestrelsplash flicked his ears in irritation. Did those two not think RiverClan cats had ears? Their aggressive conversation made his fur raise, yet he knew that he wouldn't cause any trouble unless they started any first. "I'm sorry to push in with my fish breath, but I think you're forgetting that it wasn't the entire Clan that went after your Leader, it was one cat. One. I hope you two can count." His eyes went to slits. He was a very passive tom, but when being told off about something he wasn't apart of like it was his and everyone else that was innocent's fault, it made him irritated. SilverMuffin
:heart:{Thunderclan - Moonbelly}:heart:

The she-cat narrowed her eyes at the Riverclan cat. "Eavesdropping on other cat's conversations now, are we?" She sneered but didn't give the cat time to reply. "I will admit, that I don't believe that the cats of Riverclan killed our leader. Lionstorm lost control of his emotions and killed him." She said, hurt in her voice as she thought about Buckstar. It stung to think that Thunderclan lost such a powerful leader.

She continued, disguising the hurt she felt with toxic anger. "What I don't like, is how Riverclan defends Lionstorm as if what he did was good." She said, looking behind the warrior at the other Riverclan warriors. She noticed some warriors staring at the Thunderclan warriors with anger in their eyes. But we didn't do anything wrong. It was their warrior who killed our leader. "Your apprentices defend him. It makes me wonder what Riverclan teaches their cats in the first place. Perhaps it wasn't Lionstorm's emotions that caused him to strike out at Buckstar, but the disgusting thoughts Riverclan engraves into their younger cats' minds." She looked back at the Riverclan warrior.


you must be mouse brained if you think i care about whats going on in your clans, i just care about the weak. lionstrom was a strong cat that diserved respect and buckstar.... buckstar was not the strongest leader, who losses a life to a medicen cat! non the less they where both strong. dont think that it was all riverclans fault just because your mad, that just weak and the weak die he hissed. great now he had gotten himself in the middle of te riverclan and thunderclan mess. this is why he had his goal. if the weak where gone the there wouldnt be messes like these

[Poprock]

finn.

Slinking her way through the crowd, Robinwhisker continued to subtly scan for her Riverclan friend. Would he even want to see me? Judging by the bickering from the leaders, Riverclan are mad at us too... for some reason...

A familiar call broke her train of thought, her green eyes blinking as she looked around. Sprigcloud! Just like last time, he patted the spot next to him, still as inviting as ever. Of course, he seemed much more exasperated than last time. Perhaps he feels guilty for Lionstorm's actions?

She practically jogged over to sit next to him. She really did need a friend right now. "What in the name of Starclan is going on?" She hissed quietly. Hopefully he could see her anger was not directed at him."Do you know what Lionstorm did to my clan?"

[Glitch_Candle]

Vinepelt got up again. She was calmer now. She wasn't happy, but she was calm. She shot a bad stink eye at Splashleap, and then joined the crowd again, Trying to find Moonshadow. "Hey Moon, how's ShadowClan?"
gs29513 ShadowWing95

[Rani]

Things with Ebonyfang were going surprisingly well until Dawnstar herself wandered over for a moment. The tom felt himself tense even as he refused to show any fear for the giant cat who could probably crush his more weasel like body with a single paw idly gazing between the two shadowclan cats before she left. She seemed irritated, was that because she overheard some of the conversation between the medicine cat or was that something unrelated.... He didint know and there was no real way of finding out, the tom would just have to hope his negotiation and smoothing over worked as he wrapped up the conversation with a polite turn of his lips to a quick smile and a nod before refocusing on.... less pleasant things.

The little thunderclan apprentice had flinched in a way and Snakeheart filled the not away that this cat couldnt take harsh words in the slightest for later snorting at her words. "Thunderclan created this hostility long before now you dont get to try and pretend you have no blame in this now fool. Im not surprised you lot are trying to play all innocent for your crimes but I am still sickened, lay all the responsibility for creating this anger on us if you will it wont change anything, we all know who started this." They were allies until not long ago Snakeheart didnt forget, Riverclan had given thunderclan everything; a place to hide from the fire, a temporary camp, healing, food they'd caught until the clan could do it themselves, a place to hunt, leadership in Lionstorm when Duskstar failed and their deputy left and what had they got in return? Nothing. Thunderclan went home happy as a clam and proceeded to give nothing back to the clan that saved then but pretty words despite riverclan having to shoulder the after effects of their stay. But even then riverclan was still their allies despite this behaviour until the greedy clan pushed too far. Now they were whining that they were reaping what they sowed and Snakeheart had little pity.

Then Sunhowl brought his mother into it and the lanky tom had to laugh. "My mother would probably be right by my side right now, I get my temper from her! Foxblaze taught me to defend myself and my kin from harm and you lot are harm personified, maybe my father would have something different to say but he was a good for nothing rogue I met once in my life, his opinion is less then dirt." Snakeheart growled at the apparently new thunderclan medicine cat Sunhowl getting no grace from his despite similar personalities (Frozenpaw had run out all good grace from him in her time) his voice basically a hiss. " 'Not your fault'? Your clan killed Fawnsqueak! You seriously think Lionstorm would just allow the murder of his mate to pass by without retribution!? You think Riverclan will allow the same now that Lionstorms own death has been tacked onto that?! The deaths were unnecessary but you started them! Shame about your clanmate but you're trying to twist the story dont think I dont see it, I know how Lionstorm fights those cats would not have been attacked and so killed is they did not strike first or have a paw in the murder! Slander him again like this and I will make you regret it!" Snakeheart had grown up with tales of how Lionstorm worked as well as having been a close friend of the older tom in the end, maybe he was wrong but he didnt see how the warrior could've gotten to a medicine cat or a queen in their camp without a thunderclan warrior intercepting unless they struck themselves.

"Youre lies about wanting peace are transparent with your actions but if you want to continue living a lie and talk nice fine, nothing will change what you've done."
Snakeheart was more then happy to ignore them and talk only to Peachfrost or Ebonyfang, they were much more pleasant than a coward and a liar.
Angelique @/Fletcher Exis Panda1440 Rockfall

[furrensic]

Rockfall //

"terrible things, that's what's going on." sprigcloud replied, wrapping his tail around his paws once robinwhisker sat down. what lionstorm did to her clan? what? so, he was right, there was something missing from the story. "no! i have no idea what he did to thunderclan, all of riverclan thinks you guys killed lionstorm and fawnsqueak, most of them wanted to go to thunderclan and kill you guys." he whispered, glancing at all the cats around him. he didn't really want anyone else to hear.

it was more like all of his clanmates besides himself and a few others wanted to start a war. "they think a thunderclanner ambushed fawnsqueak, then a group attacked lionstorm." he still couldn't fathom why his clanmates would think that, but there were more important things right now.

but back onto the main point; lionstorm had done something to thunderclan. "what did lionstorm do to thunderclan?" he questioned with a slight tilt of his head.

[VexSkullz]

:heart:{Thunderclan - Moonbelly}:heart:

The she-cat narrowed her eyes at the Riverclan cat. "Eavesdropping on other cat's conversations now, are we?" She sneered but didn't give the cat time to reply. "I will admit, that I don't believe that the cats of Riverclan killed our leader. Lionstorm lost control of his emotions and killed him." She said, hurt in her voice as she thought about Buckstar. It stung to think that Thunderclan lost such a powerful leader.

She continued, disguising the hurt she felt with toxic anger. "What I don't like, is how Riverclan defends Lionstorm as if what he did was good." She said, looking behind the warrior at the other Riverclan warriors. She noticed some warriors staring at the Thunderclan warriors with anger in their eyes. But we didn't do anything wrong. It was their warrior who killed our leader. "Your apprentices defend him. It makes me wonder what Riverclan teaches their cats in the first place. Perhaps it wasn't Lionstorm's emotions that caused him to strike out at Buckstar, but the disgusting thoughts Riverclan engraves into their younger cats' minds." She looked back at the Riverclan warrior.



Kestrelsplash didn't let his eyes show any anger, yet his ears twitched frequently. "All I will say is that I'm sorry for your loss. I just think if Buckstar was stronger..." He trailed off purposely. They were at a Gathering, for StarClan's sake. If he and some dumb ThunderClan gossip-machienes started a fight he'd had to listen to Kestrelstar's yowls, and he already wasn't in a good mood. He needed to see Fernstream, get his mind on his mate and his future kits. Yeah, that'd help him. "Just be grateful you have a better chance of competing against us with your new Leader. By the looks of things Eveningmist isn't too excited to be your Leader, by the looks of things." He turned and stalked away, feeling the urge to swipe his tail at one of the two, yet he stopped himself.

[VexSkullz]

you must be mouse brained if you think i care about whats going on in your clans, i just care about the weak. lionstrom was a strong cat that diserved respect and buckstar.... buckstar was not the strongest leader, who losses a life to a medicen cat! non the less they where both strong. dont think that it was all riverclans fault just because your mad, that just weak and the weak die he hissed. great now he had gotten himself in the middle of te riverclan and thunderclan mess. this is why he had his goal. if the weak where gone the there wouldnt be messes like these


Hah! "Me? Mad? Listen to yourself! You just ranted about how one of our Warriors killed your Leader, and I'm the mad one? Please, I hope all that fur from that prey hasn't gone to your ears!" He was amused with this tom. Thinking he was the angry one. Please! If he had a fragment of a brain he might be able to remember the hissing conversation he had with... that molly. What was her name? Actually, he couldn't care less. He wouldn't remember them after their anger drove them all to their deaths, anyway.

[Poprock]

Come on Twilightstar! Tell everyone Windclan is great and then we can get out of here! Peachfrost thought exasperatedly, tucking her paws underneath herself to get comfy. Her green eyes watched as a snail made its way across the rock in front of her, unaware of the absolute drama queens that sat up here with her. I can't believe a snail is more interesting than this...

That was until the Thunderclan medicine cats started talking, and boy they didn't hold back. The old Thunderclan leader was murdered!? By Riverclan??? And Thunderclan killed the Riverclan leader and his mate? So this is what happens at gathering then huh? She let out a huff. Just when you think you know a guy... guess Snakeheart and the rest of his clan were no better than Shadowclan.

Looking over at Iciclepaw, a sliver of guilt did flash through her. She was easily the youngest of them all, still bright eyed and bushy tailed. Probably still thought that all the clans "lived together in harmony" and all that junk. It wasn't her fault that her fox hearted mentor hadn't taught her that it was every clan for themself.

"Hey kid." She meowed begrudgingly, sitting up to her full height. "From one long furred cat to another, good luck getting all of this sand out. A week after my first gathering I was still finding sand everywhere." There, now Iciclepaw could stop moping and making her feel bad.
Angelique Fletcher Panda1440 Exis Rani

[JackHunt_17]

Hawkpaw padded to yet another gathering. He sighed. Another one where he was still an apprentice (OPEN, Hawk's in Thunderclan).
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Fiercepaw strided proudly to the Seastones. He glared at any apprentice that approached him. The 13 moon old tom wished he was a warrior already, but he understood that he was apprenticed late, causing him to be made a warrior late. (OPEN, Fierce is in Shadowclan).
//
Snakepaw prowled to the Seastones. The newly made windclan apprentice was excited to be at his first ever gathering, but he musn't show it. He must act mature, like he's been here his whole life. (OPEN, Snake's in Windclan).
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Firepaw padded, looking down, after loosing Lionstorm, to the gathering. (OPEN, Fire's in Riverclan).

[SilverMuffin]

Kestrelsplash didn't let his eyes show any anger, yet his ears twitched frequently. "All I will say is that I'm sorry for your loss. I just think if Buckstar was stronger..." He trailed off purposely. They were at a Gathering, for StarClan's sake. If he and some dumb ThunderClan gossip-machienes started a fight he'd had to listen to Kestrelstar's yowls, and he already wasn't in a good mood. He needed to see Fernstream, get his mind on his mate and his future kits. Yeah, that'd help him. "Just be grateful you have a better chance of competing against us with your new Leader. By the looks of things Eveningmist isn't too excited to be your Leader, by the looks of things." He turned and stalked away, feeling the urge to swipe his tail at one of the two, yet he stopped himself.
you must be mouse brained if you think i care about whats going on in your clans, i just care about the weak. lionstrom was a strong cat that diserved respect and buckstar.... buckstar was not the strongest leader, who losses a life to a medicen cat! non the less they where both strong. dont think that it was all riverclans fault just because your mad, that just weak and the weak die he hissed. great now he had gotten himself in the middle of te riverclan and thunderclan mess. this is why he had his goal. if the weak where gone the there wouldnt be messes like these


:heart:{Thunderclan - Moonbelly}:heart:

The she-cat rolled her eyes as the Riverclan cat walked away. "Riverclan cats," She mumbled under her breath, and then set her attention back to the Shadowclan tom. "Lionstorm didn't deserve respect, he killed a cat blessed by the cats of Starclan." She told the tom. "I agree, the weak do die. Buckstar most definitely was not weak though if he managed to become leader, and you aren't even deputy." She said, then stood up. "I thought you were better than this, Frogfang, but all I've gotten is criticism from you over my thoughts on Riverclan. If you want to associate with weak-willed cats whose only motivation in life is to tell their young to kill leaders and hunt fish all day, you can. I won't be apart of it though."

[Poprock]

finn.

Stars, she deserved an award for how hard to fought to keep her fur flat as Sprigcloud continued to talk. Riverclan wanted to kill us? Letting out a long sigh, she squeezed her eyes shut. She could scream right now! She wanted to run up and slash Kestrelstar's throat open, maybe give a few other Riverclanners a good scar to remember. However... was it true that they really had no idea what was going on?

"Here is what I know." She began, voice low. If she spoke any louder shes sure it would shake with anger and grief. "One moment I'm enjoying my day and the next a crazed and blood soaked Lionstorm explodes into our clan. He hissed something about the coyotes and then started attacking us. We just defended ourselves, and drove him out." She took a deep breath before quietly uttering: "He killed three more of our cats. A queen, our former medicine cat and an apprentice". She purposely left out that she was one of the first cats to start attacking the former leader. She's almost positive if you looked at her claws they still had spots of his blood on them. Sprigcloud didn't need to hear that. He was truly her only Riverclan friend. If the two clans were to battle, she would not raise a paw against him.

She finally looked at her friend, face twisted with sadness. "I'm sorry about Fawnsqueak, I really am. But I'm not sorry that Lionstorm is dead. Buckstar had so many of his lives left, and Lionstorm kept slashing until they were all taken from him.

[Kunaisoul]

The apprentice trying to make small talk annoyed her, and maybe it was apparent in her expression. Still, Plumstorm does her best to tolerate Nightpaw- It wasn't her fault tensions were high, after all. "I'm finally a warrior, I don't know how it feels. Maybe like I've finally gotten across the finish line that I've been trying to reach for the past twelve moons. Except one of my friends who had been cheering me on wasn't there to greet me."
Lionstorm.
Plumstorm shakes her head. "It's fine."

[ Kunaiskrill ]
“Plumstorm, I know how it feels.” nightpaw began.. “I’m almost a warrior. I’ll cheer for you from now on. When I become a warrior, I hope you can cheer for me too.” she said, smiling.

[poppy]

Oh. Oh no. Kestrelsplash looked at Aspenstrike, instinctly glanced away, then looked at the she-cat. "Uhh, yeah.. new Leader, new Clan, isn't that right?" He glanced up and gave Eveningmist and Kestrelstar a back and forth look before he glanced back at Aspenstrike. "It's running well. Haven't eaten in a quick day or two, but I know when I go back to River I'll reward myself with a few fish." In all honesty he didn't know how much prey was left or if he was telling the truth or not, but ThunderClan didn't need to know how their prey was going. They just needed to worry about their squirrels and mice with all that nasty fur.

Of course. She said, meeting his gaze. He didn't seem to be very confident. Or honest. Either way... it didn't matter. This wasn't an interrogation or anything. Honestly, she didn't care much how much RiverClan had to eat. It wasn't her business, but it was polite. In some instances, at least. Not when they were harboring a psycho-killer. Oh, yes, I understand that. New leadership, new Clan. Very true. Hopefully for the best, of course.

[Raven~]

Hawkpaw padded to yet another gathering. He sighed. Another one where he was still an apprentice (OPEN, Hawk's in Thunderclan).
//
Fiercepaw strided proudly to the Seastones. He glared at any apprentice that approached him. The 13 moon old tom wished he was a warrior already, but he understood that he was apprenticed late, causing him to be made a warrior late. (OPEN, Fierce is in Shadowclan).
//
Snakepaw prowled to the Seastones. The newly made windclan apprentice was excited to be at his first ever gathering, but he musn't show it. He must act mature, like he's been here his whole life. (OPEN, Snake's in Windclan).
//
Firepaw padded, looking down, after loosing Lionstorm, to the gathering. (OPEN, Fire's in Riverclan).
Palebrook padded to a WindClan apprentice that looked newly apprentice. She could tell that while he was trying to act calm, he was actually super-hyped. "Hi there," She meowed. "First time?"

[Jade13]

Hah! "Me? Mad? Listen to yourself! You just ranted about how one of our Warriors killed your Leader, and I'm the mad one? Please, I hope all that fur from that prey hasn't gone to your ears!" He was amused with this tom. Thinking he was the angry one. Please! If he had a fragment of a brain he might be able to remember the hissing conversation he had with... that molly. What was her name? Actually, he couldn't care less. He wouldn't remember them after their anger drove them all to their deaths, anyway.
:heart:{Thunderclan - Moonbelly}:heart:

The she-cat rolled her eyes as the Riverclan cat walked away. "Riverclan cats," She mumbled under her breath, and then set her attention back to the Shadowclan tom. "Lionstorm didn't deserve respect, he killed a cat blessed by the cats of Starclan." She told the tom. "I agree, the weak do die. Buckstar most definitely was not weak though if he managed to become leader, and you aren't even deputy." She said, then stood up. "I thought you were better than this, Frogfang, but all I've gotten is criticism from you over my thoughts on Riverclan. If you want to associate with weak-willed cats whose only motivation in life is to tell their young to kill leaders and hunt fish all day, you can. I won't be apart of it though."



I’ll let you know I’m in shadowclan I don’t give a fox dung about what’s going on I’m your clan if you thaught I was better than this then you don’t know me. frogfang hissed he was on the edge of clawing there faces off but he would just stay where he was and keeping his claws in

[wolfie]

----> Wormbite | Riverclan | Closed!
The blind tom entered the clearing. He was a little bit caught up on what he had missed. He was aware of the tensions they had but this was insufferable. It wasn't even just Thunderclan and Riverclan. It was Windclan and Shadowclan. It was - it was literally just everyone. Wormbite was convinced everyone was dumb, dumb lil fish-brains at the moment. He couldn't even say much for his clan because he was a little bit behind. (Seriously, who was Kestrelstar? Who agreed to have the grump as leader?)

Wormbite took a seat. Slightly hutched as he stared fondly at his paws. He never liked gatherings in the first place. He remembered why.
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----> Wolfwhisper | Shadowclan | ShadowWing65
"Aaaa, gatherings are so fun. Don't you think so, Moonshadow? I mean like, I get there's all this tension but it's cool to meet cats from the other clans!" Wolfwhisper meowed happily, limping his way into the clearing. Oh, it seemed like everyone was already starting verbal fights. That was alright.

He casted a glance around. He wondered if Owltalon was attending. It would be nice to apologize to the Windclanner. "Cmhere, this is thee bestt seat!" Wolfwhisper gestured to the molly, waving his tail for her to follow. It was off to the corner - a lil bit far away from the highranks but it was a nice spot to see what was going on.

He sat down, making room for Moonshadow with a goofy grin on his face. Then he blinked, leaning over to quietly whisper to her. "Thunderclan and Riverclan are reallyy goingg at it though. I hope they don't start a fightt, can't they learn from our mistakess?"

[JackHunt_17]

Palebrook padded to a WindClan apprentice that looked newly apprentice. She could tell that while he was trying to act calm, he was actually super-hyped. "Hi there," She meowed. "First time?"
Snakepaw growled at her. "Yes, but I could shred you right now if I wanted too!" He growled, with truth behind those words. (He has been trained by Frogfang since he was 2 moons old, better back off on the niceness or snake will 'shred' her lol)

[Exis]

It was almost as if the buffering logo was across his four head. Fawnsqueak was dead... Fawnsqueak was dead... “Wait Fawnsqueak died?!?” he asked once the initial shock wore off. Fawnsqueak was dead, and they blamed the whole of Thunderclan? How stupid.

“So you believe, the entirety of Thunderclan planned to kill a single cat. Fawnsqueak, for no reason. Why would we do that? What would be the point. Killing a retired medicine cat and an old leader. Wow you’re really smart.” and this was why he hated conversation. Everyone was friggin stupid. His fur bristled at the notion an entire clan would plot against a single cat. To what end. For what gain.

Where was Bunnyhop. He missed her. He needed her to find her and have conversation other than this. It was just pissing him off that these cats were this dumb. And why take it out on an apprentice. How stupid.


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[Raven~]

(got it)
"Err...ok." So maybe niceness wasn't the way to go? "Well, who's your mentor? I might know them."
Bramblefire01

[Willow_Tree]

----> Wormbite | Riverclan | Open!
The blind tom entered the clearing. He was a little bit caught up on what he had missed. He was aware of the tensions they had but this was insufferable. It wasn't even just Thunderclan and Riverclan. It was Windclan and Shadowclan. It was - it was literally just everyone. Wormbite was convinced everyone was dumb, dumb lil fish-brains at the moment. He couldn't even say much for his clan because he was a little bit behind. (Seriously, who was Kestrelstar? Who agreed to have the grump as leader?)

Wormbite took a seat. Slightly hutched as he stared fondly at his paws. He never liked gatherings in the first place. He remembered why.
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----> Wolfwhisper | Shadowclan | ShadowWing65
"Aaaa, gatherings are so fun. Don't you think so, Moonshadow? I mean like, I get there's all this tension but it's cool to meet cats from the other clans!" Wolfwhisper meowed happily, limping his way into the clearing. Oh, it seemed like everyone was already starting verbal fights. That was alright.

He casted a glance around. He wondered if Owltalon was attending. It would be nice to apologize to the Windclanner. "Cmhere, this is thee bestt seat!" Wolfwhisper gestured to the molly, waving his tail for her to follow. It was off to the corner - a lil bit far away from the highranks but it was a nice spot to see what was going on.

He sat down, making room for Moonshadow with a goofy grin on his face. Then he blinked, leaning over to quietly whisper to her. "Thunderclan and Riverclan are reallyy goingg at it though. I hope they don't start a fightt, can't they learn from our mistakess?"
Moonshadow nodded. It was pretty cool to see cats from other clans. “Yeah, it is. I wonder what’s going on with Riverclan and Thunderclan? Buckstar’s not here, there’s another cat in his place, maybe that’s why.” She muses, sitting next to Wolfwhisper. She nods at his last remark. “Yeah, I wish, but it never seems to work that way.” She says, thoughtfully. She glances at the other cats. “I wonder what the leaders will announce this Gathering.”