July Gathering

[BEAR.]

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ThunderClan will not be attending.

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

[Undertaker]

The enormous molly yawned softly as she reached the Seastones, having taken lead at the head of her clan. Dawnstar had made sure to set out a little earlier than normal. She wanted to see what the other clans have been up to, but most of all, she was eager to check out Bunnystar and her sad clan of bunnies. One could imagine her disappointment arriving first of all things, not even the fishy scent of RiverClan was around yet. Untangling herself from her mass of cats, Dawnstar made her way or to her usual place, leaping up atop the stones and sat down, allowing her clanmates to do as they please until the other clans have arrived. She was never leaving early again, Dawnstar made a point in enjoying showing up last. Any cat who had a problem with it could talk to her claws.
ShadowClan has arrived.

[Madelaine]

Badgerscar walked right behind Dawnstar to seastones. He wasn't really in a talking mood today as his scars were still hurting. They stung like crazy, but that was what happened when you do something like that to yourself. The shadowclan tom padded near the front, wanting to be able to see everything.

Now this would be an amzing gathering. Hopefully. It would be his first as a warrior. He wanted everyone to know Shadowclan was thriving. Badgerscar say laid down, flexing one of his claws as he waited for everyone else to get here.

// open \\

[carmen]

OPEN

Now this would be an interesting gathering. Falconfeather stalked into the gathering place. She wasn't too far behind Badgerscar or Dawnstar, but didn't feel like talking to either of them. It was always a bit uncomfortable when they were the first cats there. Well, it was uncomfortable for her whenever she was there. The light brown tabby didn't have many friends, let alone in other clans. She stared anxiously around and padded into a corner where, hopefully, she wouldn't be seen. Staring out as everyone else filed in, no one she knew seemed to appear. Which clan would come next? Thunderclan, Riverclan, or Windclan.

[spade]

Kestrelstar's paws knew the way to Seastones by heart now, which the tom was glad for as it gave him time to compile his thoughts. He was certain that his appearance was only getting worse - skinny, sunken eyes, claws out and scrapping against the sand already. Alarming to say the least, especially to the other Clans once RiverClan arrived. He looked like a shell of his former self, a husk of a leader with only one life instead of the eight remaining he had.

The salty smell of the ocean almost felt welcoming - if the circumstances of the evening had been different. With the border meeting and his ultimatum provided to Eveingstar, Kestrelstar head swam with the forming chaotic storm. There would be much to discuss at this Gathering. With a dark chuckle, the RiverClan leader broke away from his Clan and scrambled up to his usual spot, taking note that Dawnstar was already seated up there.

He had a certain... respect for her now. An understanding. It took power to have control. Power to be leader, and with each of his passing nights training with Blossomclaw, Kestrelstar felt that power circulate through him more and more. "Dawnstar," the gray tabby leader nodded to the molly, offering no other greeting other than a flash of respect in his eyes. It was fleeting, and not there long, before he took his seat and settled in.
RIVERCLAN HAS ARRIVED!

[carmen]

OPEN

Bristletail followed swiftly after Kestrelstar, her cream fur bristling as the salty spray of the ocean hit her fur. It looked as though Riverclan was the second to arrive, as Dawnstar was already sitting on top of the stones when Kestrelstar greeted her. Thunderclan wasn't there yet, but Bristletail could guarantee that when they entered, there would be trouble. She stared at assembled cats below. It always felt strange to only scent one other clan at the Seastones. She always felt the most comfortable when surrounded by other cats. Perhaps they would get to hear about what was happening between Shadowclan and Windclan. If it escalated even more, perhaps they four clans would start choosing allies.

[shaded shadow]

rainingpaw followed kestrelstar and then went to sit with the other group of cats and wonder if anyone would talk to her
(open)

[Socks]

// Rootgaze // Open
[ Topaztaill hope you don't mind]

The tall tortoiseshell followed her leader to seastones easily, after moons of gatherings she no longer needed to be led here but she stayed respectfully following Kestrelstar. She wasn't sure if Redpaw had been to a gathering with his previous mentor but either way he should be old enough to not need any constant babysitting. Her tail touched the russet apprentice's shoulder as she spoke quietly. "Go on and... well, interact I guess." She glanced around the area, only ShadowClan was here so far, hopefully, Redpaw would find a nice apprentice among them. "Suppose I don't have to remind you not to share secrets, huh?" Perhaps her joke was a little heedless but she chuckled regardless as she left to find a place for herself.

She didn't want to sit so close that she seemed cocky but not far enough away to be seen as uninterested in the happenings so she chose a nice place in the middle of the open area with a clear view of the leaders. Even if she didn't enjoy other clans much a little harmless chatting during a gathering was acceptable, its what StarClan wanted, after all.

[Tuftdrawsanddoodles]

Lightleaf followed Dawnstar to the Seastones. She looked around, wanting to talk to a cat or few before the gathering started. She wondered if Dawnstar would be watching, after the punishment games. Likely She thought.
[Lightleaf open for interaction]

Lilycreek followed Dawnstar to Seastones. She sat down, waiting for the gathering to start, but keeping her ears pricked for any cat that might approach her. Wonder what the leaders’ll say
[Lilycreek open for interaction]

Cypressfall followed Kestrelstar to the Seastones. She looked around for someone to talk to, curious to hear about what was happening in other clans, though she was a bit nervous if ThunderClan we’re to come.
[Cypressfall open for interaction]

Icespark followed Kestrelstar to the Seastones. She sat down. As much as she would hate to see Eveningstar, she wanted to see Woodheart, to convince him to come with her to RiverClan. She had to, now it was the only way to survive. Cats would be killing any ThunderClan cat that crossed their border, and maybe even some that are still on their side of the border, you never know. Now that she knew that, she’d have the upper hand. Woodheart had to leave ThunderClan now, he had to. Icespark would make sure of that
[Icespark open for interaction]

[Astraea]

Lionspot sighed. She hated gatherings. It mean't to many people. So instead she stood and sat down away from the crowd. It felt right. She didn't others. And others didn't like her.

[Willowfern]

Hawthornmist
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The calico tom padded silently after his clan leader, eyelids low, but his eyes darting around with worry.
Why did I have to come here?! Pinepaw with most obviously be here, I’ll love that but... His heart sank, If Kestrelstar sees me with a ThunderClan cat... he’ll surely exile me, or... He gulped, and subconsciously his paw started to rise towards his throat, No... he wouldn’t... would he kill a loyal Warrior... would he?
Shaking away the unsettling thought, Hawthornmist took as seat close to the Seastones hopefully deterring any kind of suspicion pointed his way by Kestrelstar.
He had decided to come to the gathering tonight not to see his sister, but to see what the heck was going on, as he always learned things second these days, and he wanted to hear it straight from the horse’s mouth... or in this case the jac-
Oh look, ShadowClan was already here!

[im a cat]

Blackwing padded after Dawnstar and looked around, they where the first clan to arrive but Riverclan was also coming.

Nightclaw stalked after Kestrelstar with his head held high. He could neither see nor smell any Thunderclan cats and he was glad, he didn't want outright war but he would stand another murder on their part. He shook out his night-black fur and could feel Blackwing's scent.

Blackwing's ears pricked as he spotted Nightclaw among the other Riverclan cats. "Nightclaw!" he mewed and trotted up to the black cat. "How have you been"

Nightclaw looked up and smiled. "Good, how about you?"

"Fine as well" Blackwing mewed, they both knew that they couldn't talk too mush but it was nice to finally meet him.

(OPEN)

[windtail]

silverpaw followed kestrelstar and the rest of her clan to the gathering and then she looked only shadowclan windclan and thunderclan must have not arrived yet she though as she went and sat down and waited
(open)

[ChillCat]

Ravenpaw followed the way she knew by now, eager to hear all the drama the leaders would share.

[Riverfly]

Flypaw padded after her clan and smelled the night air. It was peaceful, when there weren't as many cats around. She sat down near two shadowclan cats, hoping to make some new friends. "Its worth a try." she murmured. "Hi!" She meowed. Then she realized they were warriors. Oh carp. she thought to herself. She tried to hide her fear but it still showed a bit. im a cat

[im a cat]

Flypaw padded after her clan and smelled the night air. It was peaceful, when there weren't as many cats around. She sat down near two shadowclan cats, hoping to make some new friends. "Its worth a try." she murmured. "Hi!" She meowed. Then she realized they were warriors. Oh carp. she thought to herself. She tried to hide her fear but it still showed a bit. im a cat

(Nightclaw is from RC and Blackwing is from ShC ^^)

Nightclaw turned around and smiled. Ah, Blackwing, this is Flypaw he mewed.

Blackwing nodded to the young cat. Your apprentice? he asked Nightclaw.

Nightclaw shook his head Nah, I didnt get one

Blackwing smiled. Well, nice to meet you regardless!

[im a cat]

Lightpaw padded quietly behind her clan mates and Kestrelstar, it was her first gathering and it felt like she was walking on small, sharp stones. She looked around, Shadowclan had arrived right before Riverclan it seemed but she couldn't see Windclan and Thunderclan though. 'Ok, Lightpaw, just breath and go sit over there...'

(OPEN)

[Nixey]

~Splotchleaf~
Paws lightly padding against the dirt, he followed Dawnstsr and the others in Shadowclan that had come. His gaze searched the area silently, he wasn’t exactly sure how much he wanted to interact with other clans but he would most certainly try. Sitting a bit away from the seastones his gaze searched the area.

~Flametail~
Excitement tingled in the younger toms paws as he made his way down with his clan. His muscles were a bit tired but that didn’t mean he wouldn’t walk around and find cats to speak with here. Instead of sitting, they made their way around as they searched for someone to speak with.

//both are open for interaction\\

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~Dawnwhisper~
Their paws lightly stepped as they followed their clan to the seastones. Gaze searching the area, their was held high as they took in the scents of the other clan arriving. They stood still, not sure of how to interact with other clans.

//Dawnwhisper is open for interaction\\

[Shade.]

Lizardfrost kept to herself this meeting. She was curious to see what the leaders had to announce.

[Quickpaw]

~Cloudheart~

Open

Cloudheart padded into Seastones. It felt so familiar. He felt so calm. He didn't want to snap at anyone. It was possible that he might even have a real conversation with someone.

~Skyleap~

Open

Skyleap followed Cloudheart. She loved Gatherings. They were so fun. You could meet new cats. There was so much to do. She knew that her brother didn't feel the same way, but that was fine. She wished that she could have him feel like she did, but he wouldn't.

~Stonewing~

Open

Stonewing hated Gatherings. It was full of cats pretending to be happy when they weren't. And there were a lot of apprentices in RiverClan that he hated. At Gatherings, there were RiverClan apprentices along with ones from ShadowClan, ThunderClan, and WindClan. He always found himself enjoying Gatherings a bit. That was mostly when he argued with a cat from a different Clan. Speaking of which, he was going to find some cats.

[Abyssopelagic]

Poisonpetal dragged himself along to the Gathering.
He wasn't in the habit of attending many, but usually showed up every now and again to keep the appearance of being a dutiful clanmate.
As he stalked to a rather favored corner of his, he noticed that, for once, they weren't the last ones to arrive. Instead they were first. An oddity for them, to be certain.
He stretched foward as he sat himself down and yawned harshly, already feeling unease prickle through his pelt at the idea that soon the other Clans would be filtering in as well.


//open?, not a terribly talkative fellow\\

[WarriorzFan]

~Cloudheart~

Open

Cloudheart padded into Seastones. It felt so familiar. He felt so calm. He didn't want to snap at anyone. It was possible that he might even have a real conversation with someone.

~Skyleap~

Open

Skyleap followed Cloudheart. She loved Gatherings. They were so fun. You could meet new cats. There was so much to do. She knew that her brother didn't feel the same way, but that was fine. She wished that she could have him feel like she did, but he wouldn't.

~Stonewing~

Open

Stonewing hated Gatherings. It was full of cats pretending to be happy when they weren't. And there were a lot of apprentices in RiverClan that he hated. At Gatherings, there were RiverClan apprentices along with ones from ShadowClan, ThunderClan, and WindClan. He always found himself enjoying Gatherings a bit. That was mostly when he argued with a cat from a different Clan. Speaking of which, he was going to find some cats.

“Hey Stonie! Nice day today?” Pikefluff said loudly. Maybe he would come talk to him? That would be a perfect opportunity to annoy him! He wanted to see how much Stonie could take before he cracked. Explosions of rage were always fun to watch and often left him on the floor cackling nonstop.

[wolfie]

Wormbite | Riverclan Warrior | Open! A part of him was relieved that he couldn't pick out any Thunderclan cat scents yet. Wormbite never liked gatherings in the first place. It was a decent way to get information about the other clans. Unfortunately his social skills were below the bar so he opted out for willingly talking to someone. Announcements were fine enough.

He would take a seat in the very back of the crowd.

Wolfwhisper | Shadowclan Warrior | Closed!
Despite the fact this past moon had been just awful the tom was excited for the gathering. It meant peace! Wolfwhisper could talk to other cats and no one could question it. He bounced into the familiar clearing. Then there was a pause in his step as he recalled Moonshadow. His expression faltered.

He shook his head. Nope, screw off thoughts! Wolfwhisper joined the gathering crowd and took a seat. His tail curled over his paws as he waited for the announcements to start. He was curious to see what had been going on with everyone! Every so often Wolfwhisper would glance around to see if there was anyone he could annoy talk to.

[Nixey]

Wormbite | Riverclan Warrior | Open! A part of him was relieved that he couldn't pick out any Thunderclan cat scents yet. Wormbite never liked gatherings in the first place. It was a decent way to get information about the other clans. Unfortunately his social skills were below the bar so he opted out for willingly talking to someone. Announcements were fine enough.

He would take a seat in the very back of the crowd.

Wolfwhisper | Shadowclan Warrior | Open!
Despite the fact this past moon had been just awful the tom was excited for the gathering. It meant peace! Wolfwhisper could talk to other cats and no one could question it. He bounced into the familiar clearing. Then there was a pause in his step as he recalled Moonshadow. His expression faltered.

He shook his head. Nope, screw off thoughts! Wolfwhisper joined the gathering crowd and took a seat. His tail curled over his paws as he waited for the announcements to start. He was curious to see what had been going on with everyone! Every so often Wolfwhisper would glance around to see if there was anyone he could annoy talk to.
~Dawnwhisper~
Starring off as they began to take their seat, they curled their tail around their paws. Their grey-blue eyes examining the area as their silver pelt seemed to glitter though their folded over ears had stripes along them where it wasn’t as shiney.

They hadn’t realized they had taken a seat by Wolfwhisper, a Shadowclan warrior they definitely hadn’t met before. They kept their gaze upwards as they took in a breath, still trying to figure out if they wanted to socialize.

//interacting with Wolfwhisper\\

[wolfie]

Wolfwhisper | Shadowclan Warrior | SwiftstripeUnfortunately whether or not Dawnwhisper planned to interact with the warrior the moment Wolfwhisper noticed her existence jumped to the chance. He turned his head towards her, a grin breaking out onto his face. "Hihi!" The warrior meowed excitedly, his voice rather hoarse still but less more strained now.

[JackHunt_17]

Fiercefire padded after Dawnstar to the gathering

[Nixey]

Wolfwhisper | Shadowclan Warrior | SwiftstripeUnfortunately whether or not Dawnwhisper planned to interact with the warrior the moment Wolfwhisper noticed her existence jumped to the chance. He turned his head towards her, a grin breaking out onto his face. "Hihi!" The warrior meowed excitedly, his voice rather hoarse still but less more strained now.
~Dawnwhisper~
Turning their gaze onto Wolfwhisper, the cat blinked lightly as they heard his hello. Pausing for a moment before responding with a light “hello,” as they took in a breath. At first, their stomach had felt like it was jolting when they realized they were being talked to. Now, however, they seemed to be slowly relaxing now that they were getting use to their surroundings.

//interacting with Wolfwhisper\\

[shaae_26]

Rabbitpaw padded to the gathering with Shadowclan, his first as a Shadowclanner. Windclan hadn't arrived, thank Starclan for that. He would have to hide so his old clanmates didn't find him and know he was a traitor.

[wolfie]

Wolfwhisper | Shadowclan Warrior | Swiftstripe
Maybe this cat was shy. That was fine! Wolfwhisper didn't mind that much. "Soo... howw are youuu? Oh! Wait, waiittt. I should.. I should introduce myself, " He meowed in realization. He gave a sheepish shrug of his shoulder. Oops. "Redo, redo."

He took a breath, "Hi!! I'm Wolfwhisperr, I'm from Shadowclan!! What's youurr name? How are you?" So smooth.

[Nixey]

Wolfwhisper | Shadowclan Warrior | Swiftstripe
Maybe this cat was shy. That was fine! Wolfwhisper didn't mind that much. "Soo... howw are youuu? Oh! Wait, waiittt. I should.. I should introduce myself, " He meowed in realization. He gave a sheepish shrug of his shoulder. Oops. "Redo, redo."

He took a breath, "Hi!! I'm Wolfwhisperr, I'm from Shadowclan!! What's youurr name? How are you?" So smooth.
~Dawnwhisper~
Giving him a light smile they seemed a bit amused by the introduction Wolfwhisper had just given them. Sighing, they blinked lightly “Dawnwhisper, a warrior of Riverclan,” pausing, they thought about the next question.

How exactly were they? “Erm..” biting their lip their gaze flicked “I suppose im doing alright, what about you?” it was asked gently.

[Zee]

[ littlelove - Morningpaw ]

Feeling awkward after her latest encounter with the bee of the Meadow variety, Wildfire trudged after Dawnstar and into the Seastones. It seemed RiverClan was due to show up right after them; Wildfire could smell them already. ThunderClan had been late last time so she bet that would happen again. Oh, well, Wildfire didn't have friends to play with in ThunderClan or WindClan, anyway. Or RiverClan for that matter.

Instead of doing anything she decided to wait. Because she was so impatient, though, she couldn't go without lashing her bushy tail or flexing her toes while she watched RiverClan trickle in. She tended to get along well with Apprentices--would an Apprentice from another Clan want to talk to her, perhaps? She and Sparky were opposites; Sparky liked to hang out with the Warriors. Maybe at the Gathering they could switch places. That was all she wanted, anyway--to be younger again--at that age cats hadn't thought she was as awkward or strange as they did now.

[Egasl]

~Splotchleaf~
Paws lightly padding against the dirt, he followed Dawnstsr and the others in Shadowclan that had come. His gaze searched the area silently, he wasn’t exactly sure how much he wanted to interact with other clans but he would most certainly try. Sitting a bit away from the seastones his gaze searched the area.

~Flametail~
Excitement tingled in the younger toms paws as he made his way down with his clan. His muscles were a bit tired but that didn’t mean he wouldn’t walk around and find cats to speak with here. Instead of sitting, they made their way around as they searched for someone to speak with.

//both are open for interaction\\

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~Dawnwhisper~
Their paws lightly stepped as they followed their clan to the seastones. Gaze searching the area, their was held high as they took in the scents of the other clan arriving. They stood still, not sure of how to interact with other clans.

//Dawnwhisper is open for interaction\\

==> Clovernose <==

Clovernose walked silently onward keeping his head down. He was certain no one would speak to him.

He followed Dawnstar into the clearing wondering what was going to be talked about tonight. Tension have been so high Clovernose was sure this gathering would lead to no good.

He lifted his head as he walked into the clearing and spotted a tom he had recently developed feelings for.

“Splotchleaf! Splotchleaf!” He called, rushing toward the silver spotted tom.

[Mango]

Stemhop breathed in the air, she now was here at the gathering as a warrior. She three legged warrior gave a lash of her tail as she bounded into the gathering after Dawnstar before stopping in the crowd of cats. She skimmed around looking for someone to make small talk with her. (OPEN)

Blizzardsky proudly walked into the gathering looking around for a cat to talk to, he wanted to talk to someone about fatherhood and learn parenting techniques but wasn’t sure if Shadowclan parents even cared about their children, it seemed something only Riverclan and Windclan did, okay Thunderclan probably carried for their children too, but they were Thunderclaners. (OPEN)

Webpaw yowled loudly as she entered the gathering, she wanted other apprentices to know her force,” I, the great Webpaw have arrived to grace you pathetic Shadowclan apprentices with my beauty and prowess, bow to me you Shadowclan apprentices!” she howled she couldn’t fight them, but she could make them bow to her and that was exactly what why to fear Riverclan, because Riverclan had her in it. (OPEN)

[Astraea]

Get down! seaflame yelled at webpaw. Webpaw was chaos forced into a cat. You don't need to tell to bow down! she sighed and facepalmed. Walking towards the chaos apprentice.
Zesty Mango

[Ziera]

// Stormtalon - RC - Open for something smoll

He followed in Kestrel's pawprints like a silent specter, barely leaving a trace in the sand despite the indecipherable heaviness in his chest. No greetings, no warm expressions, no invitation to socialize. Stormtalon's usual spot was in the back of the crowd at gatherings where the chances of interaction were slimmer; today he chose a place at the front, keeping a smaller distance between himself and the clan leaders.

For better or worse he'd been swept up in Kestrelstar's politics like a feather in the tide. Funny, how he used to judge Fawnsqueak for his choices. Now here Storm was...probably doing worse; he chose his path, carved it out. No one did it for him. Standing in as Kestrel's quiet weapon, Stormtalon only listened for now, seemingly content to be a shade of his former self.

// Sparkpaw - ShC - Open for something smoll

Bright blue eyes scanned the multiplying cats. It looked like the fish arrived, their overwhelming stench wafting over and mingling with the scents of Sparkpaw's clanmates - but no sign of the windrunners yet. Curiosity gripped her, a morbid one, as she considered the likelihood of her prey showing up tonight. Did Ryecloud recover all right?

Sparkpaw's lips drew over sharp, needle-like teeth as she thought of her hesitation. She could have killed her, right then and there, let her life blood spill out on the moorland grass and then-- then maybe. Maybe she would taste the power she admired in Grimhound. Maybe it would be enough to face Talonstone, if she ever found him again, whether in death or life.

In a flash of a second, Sparkpaw's snarl transformed into that signature vixen grin. Oh well! Perhaps someone else might entertain her until WindClan arrived. Pleasant energy buzzed through the apprentice's body as she made intentional eye contact with the passersby.

[tomatosoup]

Nightfoot - ShC- open

Nightfoot padded into the Gathering, lagging behind the rest of his Clan. He stretched out his scarred leg, feeling the twinges of pain, and shook it out. There.


He glanced around, transparently nervous without his sister in attendance. He tried to hold himself straight, and not look too out of place in front of the other Clans.

[Nixey]

==> Clovernose <==

Clovernose walked silently onward keeping his head down. He was certain no one would speak to him.

He followed Dawnstar into the clearing wondering what was going to be talked about tonight. Tension have been so high Clovernose was sure this gathering would lead to no good.

He lifted his head as he walked into the clearing and spotted a tom he had recently developed feelings for.

“Splotchleaf! Splotchleaf!” He called, rushing toward the silver spotted tom.
~Splotchleaf~
His ears perked hearing his name called by a familiar voice. At first he had taken a moment to place who’s it could be, his gaze squinting in the direction it came from. Though, once he realized the cat was Clovernose his orange eyes seemed to light up as he motioned with his tail for Clovernose to come sit with him “hello Clovernose.”

[Mango]

Get down! seaflame yelled at webpaw. Webpaw was chaos forced into a cat. You don't need to tell to bow down! she sighed and facepalmed. Walking towards the chaos apprentice.
Zesty Mango
Webpaw glared at the warrior saying on the small rock that gave her a little height over the other cats,” Who do you think you are, you aren’t my lazy useless mentor nor are you Snakeheart, Splashleap, or Kestrelstar. Therefore you can’t tell me what to do. I’m not breaking any rules. I’m not fighting or giving away clan secrets. I’m keeping the peace. Go mind you’re own business.” trying to be cool she turned her head more towards the other apprentices rolling her eyes adding in,” warriors, am I right?” she meowed acting annoyed

[Astraea]

She sighed. No i'm not but I can tell kestrelstar. And then your be in big trouble. She didn't like children. And this one was pushing her to her limit.What an ass. No wonder their mentor didn't train her. Webpaw was an ass to anyone.
Zesty Mango

[Mango]

She sighed. No i'm not but I can tell kestrelstar. And then your be in big trouble. She didn't like children. And this one was pushing her to her limit.What an ass. No wonder their mentor didn't train her. Webpaw was an ass to anyone.
Zesty Mango
Webpaw rolled her eyes,” And? I’ve done nothing wrong. What are you gonna tell Kestrelstar, that I was a bit too loud at the gathering and stood on a small rock. I’m not on the seastones, I have common sense not to. All I’ve done is spoke to some Shadowclan apprentices, you’re suppose to socialize with cats from other clans.” she replied. As far as she was concerned Seaflame didn’t have enough to report her to Kestrelstar and she couldn’t care less if she wanted to report it, it’d make Seaflame look like an idiot for reporting her doing basically nothing.

[Egasl]

~Splotchleaf~
His ears perked hearing his name called by a familiar voice. At first he had taken a moment to place who’s it could be, his gaze squinting in the direction it came from. Though, once he realized the cat was Clovernose his orange eyes seemed to light up as he motioned with his tail for Clovernose to come sit with him “hello Clovernose.”

==> Clovernose <==

Clovernose nodded his greetings.

“Have any ideas what the other clans are going to be saying tonight? And why Thunderclan hasn’t come?” Clovernose was genuinely curious, he wasn’t quite caught up in all the clans drama, and he was too afraid to actually ask someone from another clan.

[Astraea]

Webpaw rolled her eyes,” And? I’ve done nothing wrong. What are you gonna tell Kestrelstar, that I was a bit too loud at the gathering and stood on a small rock. I’m not on the seastones, I have common sense not to. All I’ve done is spoke to some Shadowclan apprentices, you’re suppose to socialize with cats from other clans.” she replied. As far as she was concerned Seaflame didn’t have enough to report her to Kestrelstar and she couldn’t care less if she wanted to report it, it’d make Seaflame look like an idiot for reporting her doing basically nothing.

God damn it. She was done. I can report you for disrespecting a warrior. And the way your speaking to them is by telling them to bow down to you.She rolled her eyes at the cat. Get your ass down. Right now. I'm sick of being disrespected by a kit. She said in a serious ass tone. Webpaw was about to be punched into the god damn ocean.

[Mango]

God damn it. She was done. I can report you for disrespecting a warrior. And the way your speaking to them is by telling them to bow down to you.She rolled her eyes at the cat. Get your ass down. Right now. I'm sick of being disrespected by a kit. She said in a serious ass tone. Webpaw was about to be punched into the god damn ocean.
Webpaw rolled her eyes,” Pointing out the mistakes of an excuse for a warrior. I’m not being disrespectful in the slightest, just pointing out your errors in what you thought you saw. Besides I was just pretending to be Dawnstar with my Shadowclan buddies, we were playing a fun apprentice game. You should watch you’re language around me, if according to you I’m a kit.” she meowed battering her eyes at the warrior hoping the warrior would just give up.

[Astraea]

Webpaw rolled her eyes,” Pointing out the mistakes of an excuse for a warrior. I’m not being disrespectful in the slightest, just pointing out your errors in what you thought you saw. Besides I was just pretending to be Dawnstar with my Shadowclan buddies, we were playing a fun apprentice game. You should watch you’re language around me, if according to you I’m a kit.” she meowed battering her eyes at the warrior hoping the warrior would just give up.
She smiled. Opening her mouth to giggle.You think i'm gonna give up on you that quickly! She laughed. I will make it my personal mission to keep you in line. She sat down watching the idiot apprentice. Your not dawnstar or in shadowclan. If you wish to meet the great one in only dawnstar. there she is. she said pointing to the big brown tabby.

[Mango]

She smiled. Opening her mouth to giggle.You think i'm gonna give up on you that quickly! She laughed. I will make it my personal mission to keep you in line. She sat down watching the idiot apprentice. Your not dawnstar or in shadowclan. If you wish to meet the great one in only dawnstar. there she is. she said pointing to the big brown tabby.
Webpaw forced herself not to get scared and decided to take a brave risk and wave her tail enthusiastically towards Dawnstar and raise her voice a bit loudly calling out,” Hi Dawnstar!” she chirped sounding super excited while she was actually absolutely terrified Dawnstar would just attack her and kill her right then. She held her gaze continuing to smile while secretly counting down the seconds until she was dead.

[tomatosoup]

Webpaw rolled her eyes,” Pointing out the mistakes of an excuse for a warrior. I’m not being disrespectful in the slightest, just pointing out your errors in what you thought you saw. Besides I was just pretending to be Dawnstar with my Shadowclan buddies, we were playing a fun apprentice game. You should watch you’re language around me, if according to you I’m a kit.” she meowed battering her eyes at the warrior hoping the warrior would just give up.


Nightfoot glanced up at the RiverClan warrior and apprentice arguing, hiding a little bit of an amused expression- that was certainly a bold apprentice, if a rude one. Then she mentioned Dawnstar. The amusement faded away. Nightfoot swallowed down his uneasiness, flicked his ears and padded over.


"Pretending to be Dawnstar?" he meowed, keeping his voice polite and casual. "You're certainly not lacking in courage. Good evening," he tacks on, politely, dipping his head at the warrior. "It's... Seaflame, right? And-" he turns to look at the apprentice. "I'm sorry, I don't know your name."

[wolfie]

Wolfwhisper | Shadowclan Warrior | Swiftstripe
WAIT. DAWNWHISPER? The warrior let out a dramatic gasp. "That's sooo cooll!! We're like.. name buddies!! Yess! Sweet!" Wolfwhisper laughed, his eyes crinkling up in amusement. A small part of him was relieved that.. Dawnwhisper wasn't Windclan. It doubt anyone from Windclan would really want to talk with him.

"That's greatt! Uhm, I'm, doing, " Wolfwhisper shrugged, his voice trailing off. Was he okay? Nope! Was he going to let Dawnwhisper know this? Nope! "I'm just existingg! As one does, as one does."

[furrensic]

x ghostie
interacting with worm /w\ //

➸ buzzardpaw


oh, she was excited! her paws were tingling and she couldn't keep still and her eyes were wide. because, this was her first gathering! new cats to meet, possibly fight - even if there was a truce - or become friends with? she loved it, following after dawnstar and taking a seat. shadowclan was the first to arrive, followed by thunderclan - and thats when she decided to strike, big eyes scanning the crowd before landing on a fish in the very back.

buzzardpaw stood up, stalking over to the riverclanner with her attempt at being intimidating, which failed, expectedly. (she was just a bit too short to seem scary.) she stared at the tom for a second before sitting down a few pawsteps away from him. "you fish really do stink like salt water huh," she commented with a twitch of her nose. the smell definitely wasn't pleasant. even the smell of windclan, a clan she hated, smelled better.

she took a glance at the riverclan leader, squinting her eyes at the skinny tabby. "man, your leader looks terrible! worse than any cat I've seen." the calico said, doing a little size comparison between the riverclan leader and dawnstar. she could easily squash him with one paw.

[windtail]

silverpaw walked over to her sister seeing that she was alone h hh h hello r rr r rainingpaw she said.
shaded shadow

[shaded shadow]

silverpaw walked over to her sister seeing that she was alone h hh h hello r rr r rainingpaw she said.

rainingpaw turned when she heard her name oh hello she said disapontally hows it going she asked she knew at the gathering she had to be nice to her sister.
windtail

[windtail]

rainingpaw turned when she heard her name oh hello she said disapontally hows it going she asked she knew at the gathering she had to be nice to her sister.

i ii its b bb b been o oo ok she said h hh how h hh has t tt the g gg gathering b bb been s ss so f ff far she asked
shaded shadow

[Nixey]

==> Clovernose <==

Clovernose nodded his greetings.

“Have any ideas what the other clans are going to be saying tonight? And why Thunderclan hasn’t come?” Clovernose was genuinely curious, he wasn’t quite caught up in all the clans drama, and he was too afraid to actually ask someone from another clan.
~Splotchleaf~
He gave his head a light shake. He had no idea what could be discussed at this meeting “no..but I’m guessing tensions will be high between us and Windclan..” it was a shame honestly, he was sure most of the cats in Windclan would be sweet. Blinking over towards Clovernose he sighed out “what about you?”

[Singing Jay]

Goldenpaw entered after Kestrelstar and looked around, it was her first gathering since she hadn't been at the last one. She wrinkled her nose nose as she felt an odd smell, Shadowclan was here... Goldenpaw sighed, she was here to meet others (and maybe make a friend)

Lilyfrost reached the Seastones with the rest of Riverclan and felt a little spark of joy as she sat down hoping she would find someone to talk to.

(Both are open for interactions)

[Nixey]

Wolfwhisper | Shadowclan Warrior | Swiftstripe
WAIT. DAWNWHISPER? The warrior let out a dramatic gasp. "That's sooo cooll!! We're like.. name buddies!! Yess! Sweet!" Wolfwhisper laughed, his eyes crinkling up in amusement. A small part of him was relieved that.. Dawnwhisper wasn't Windclan. It doubt anyone from Windclan would really want to talk with him.

"That's greatt! Uhm, I'm, doing, " Wolfwhisper shrugged, his voice trailing off. Was he okay? Nope! Was he going to let Dawnwhisper know this? Nope! "I'm just existingg! As one does, as one does."
~Dawnwhisper~
They let out a soft purr of amusement, blinking slowly as they took in a soft breath “I suppose we are,” they had to admit, this cat was quite amusing. Listening silently to his next words, they nodded softly “yeah, I suppose that makes sense.”
//interacting with Wolfwhisper\\

[wolfie]

Wormbite | Riverclan Warrior | finnzel
Well. He wasn't sure what he was suspecting when he heard pawsteps approaching him. Unfortunately Wormbite couldn't even see her amazing attempt to be intimidating. It would have been a sight to behold. He turned towards Buzzardpaw, squinting his eyes at the tiny blur. What a way to make an impression. "Says the toad who smells like crow-food, " Wormbite sighed, his tail flickering in an annoyed manner. His rage may have been directed at Thunderclan these days but Shadowclan was naturally a despised clan.

Wormbite couldn't exactly disagree with Buzzardpaw. Despite his limited eyesight he had a feeling Kestrelstar was looking rather .. interesting. "You talk a lot, don't you?" He tilted his head, it was a genuine question. He was pretty sure he was talking to an apprentice. Which again, what was up with Shadowclan and their apprentices? Then he added, "Do.. you need something?" Shuffling with his paws to hunch down, frowning at her.

Actually. Now that he thought of it if Buzzardpaw left a Thunderclan cat could talk to him. Wormbite doubt he had the strength to not claw their ears off. "What's your name, toad?" If they were using animal nicknames so be it.

[Levi 99]

As Shade Frost padded into the clearing and took a seat, he couldn't help but release a sigh of boredom. He had just became a warrior and the first thing he was doing was listening to a bunch of cats argue over things that were pointless.
(Open)

[furrensic]

x ghostie //

➸ buzzardpaw


"crow food? now you're just lying! i don't smell like crow food!" maybe she should've said he smelled like rotting fish, just for that little comment. his question made her frown, brows furrowing together and becoming annoyed possibly just a bit too quickly. "you don't talk enough, fishface." buzzardpaw retorted, tone snippy as she narrowed her eyes at the riverclanner. that questioned sounded rude.

the next question made her pause, "no, i just wanna talk, duh. i thought that was obvious, other wise i wouldn't be sitting by you, fishy." she answered, watching the tom hunch down and frown at her. jeez, he looked like an edgelord when he did that. she wouldn't be surprised if he was one. "are you like...emo?" might as well ask. in her opinion, he looked pretty emo. edgelord.

so it seemed they were getting on slightly better terms, she guessed, since he asked her name. "buzzardpaw is the name! 'm one of the most popular apprentices in shadowclan. what's your name, fish?" she asked with a raise of a brow. she bet he had -night somewhere in his name, or shadow.

[Jay.]

Looncry || RiverClan Warrior || Open

Looncry trudged into the gathering space.
He hadn't even wanted to come. in fact. He
didn't even know why he did in the first place.
Nobody would want to see him, and he didn't
want to see anyone.

As he looked around the clearing he noticed the
absence of ThunderClan. Perhaps they were late?
Or maybe the dirty liars wouldn't dare come at all.

Redspark || WindClan Warrior || Open

Redspark nervously scanned the mass of cats
around the area. So.Many. He would never get
used to the amount of them that he saw each time that he came.

A couple of ShadowClan warriors shot him hostile
and even disgusted looks.

[Undertaker]

Fish, but still no bunnies. Dawnstar supposed it was still early, she didn't see any squirrels yet either. The muscular clan leader paused in her musing of the other clans' whereabouts when a dead-looking fish jumped up onto the stones beside her. Kestrelstar looked terrible like he had gotten run over by a monster a few times. It certainly caught her attention, he's been leader for what, maybe two moons, not even, what the hell happened to that mouthy guppy who had been yowling about revenge and whatnot the other moon? He looked almost rattled with his claws out as if he was waiting for a fight or something. Dawnstar did discreetly give a small whiff in the RiverClan leader's direction, scenting for any clinging sickness that might linger on his pelt. Nope, just gross watery pungent odor.

Now Dawnstar was used to a select few greets when it came to the other leaders, either they ignored her existence or tried to remind her that they did not fear her by putting on some show of bravos, she preferred the first to the second since that one made them look weaker, she didn't have problems with the other clans unless they wanted to start making trouble with her. She was only out for bunny blood right now. So she was truly surprised when the fish leader actually acknowledged her presence and the almost sickly flash of-- dare she calls it -- respect?! Well, now that was going to seriously bother her. Did it look like she wanted some smelly guppy's respect!!! It was gone and so was Kesrelstar's gaze before she could actually think to utter a word.

Thoroughly annoyed and very confused, Dawnstar opened her maw to ask Kestrelstar if the squirrels had knocked some of his sense out of his head, but she was distracted by another smaller guppy calling out to her. What was this? Dawnstar had no clue what game these fish faces were playing, but she had no issues going back to their old feud if they were going to keep on confusing the hell out of her. She was aware that her Hound was in the mood for some fish, she kept him on his leash, barely, but if the fish thought they were going to pull a fast one on her, they had another thing coming.

"What is the name of shadows is wrong with you guppies?" Dawnstar grumbled softly to herself, sitting up taller, Dawnstar lifted her lips and flashed her fangs in the direction of enthusiastic catfish. Answering or insulting might encourage the babyfish to continue speaking and Dawnstar did not want that at all. Her tolerance with apprentices was far better than with warriors or kits, but those were with her own apprentices, the other clans she doubted she'd hesitate to cuff them if they annoyed her. Curling her tail around her huge paws elegantly or as elegantly as a giant, heavily scarred, dark brown she-cat could, Dawnstar was going to practice her ignoring skills until the bunnies showed up, the guppies were giving her the creeps.
Zesty Mango spade

[duskfire1]

[@Jay. // Looncry]

Shallowstep glanced around, wondering where ThunderClan and WindClan was.
Hopefully they don't show up... Tensions between Winclan and Shadowclan are too high at the moment. He sighed, brushing his tail along the ground.
I wonder if anyone in RiverClan is trying to socialise, I thought, raising my head, in attempt to peek above the many heads in front of me, but of course I failed. I looked around, my eyes caught on a riverclan tom, he looked bored.
I gulped, here goes nothing... I stood up and waltzed my way over to the tom, pretty sure his name was Looncry, but boy was my head messed up lately. I sat down, quite roughly.
Embarrassment flooded over me, "H-hello." I stammered, in an attempt to make a good impression.

[Puddle~]

Bringing up the rear of the clan, as usual, Finchwhisker noticed something out of the ordinary. Was he seeing things correctly? He watched from a slight distance as Dawnstar reached the Seastones before Kestrelstar and the rest of RiverClan made their appearance. Odd. RiverClan was usually always first. In fact, he couldn't recall a time when they'd attended and hadn't been there before everyone else arrived. Perhaps he was making a big deal out of nothing. Brushing the thought aside, he continued his trek across the sandy hollow. But as he drew nearer to the giant rock formation, he got a closer look at Kestrelstar, and it became quite clear that something had in fact been going on. Gosh, it looked like he'd really let himself go. What a shame. Curiosity piqued by this strange occurrence, the dark tom hurried to take his place on the deputys' ledge and eagerly scanned the incoming cats for one in particular. Perhaps he'd be able to milk a word or two out of Splashleap before the announcements properly started.

[Moonraven]

StarClan forgive her for being a bit selfish, but Twilightstar did not want to go to the gathering this moon. She'd much rather work on things in her clan, but at the same time, she would be lying if she said she wasn't interested in checking on what was happening with ThunderClan and RiverClan. Those two had been at each other's throats last time and tension had been at an all-time high. She expects her clanmates to be on edge with ShadowClan as they had every right to be, but she wouldn't be encouraging violence at a gathering. Twilightstar would have to keep her eye on her clanmates.

Twilightstar didn't consider herself all that bloodthirsty or revenge crazy, but she wouldn't mind seeing Dawnstar choking on her own blood again. Every life that murderous feline lost the safe WindClan would be. The fact that she smelt ShadowClan's stink through WindClan territory on her way here did little to ease her mind or her heavy heart. It just made her blood boil and her tail lash.

As the Seastones came into sight and the breeze brought the mingled scents of ShadowClan and RiverClan mixed with the sprinkle of the sea, Twilightstar paused as the smooth grass turned to sand beneath her paw pads. It was odd seeing ShadowClan here before them, and no sight of ThunderClan yet. Twilightstar made a point to lead her clan further away from ShadowClan, she cast her green eye once behind her assuming cats would keep their claws to each other, before separating from her clan and making her way over to the stones, bouncing up, she sat on Kestrelstar's other side.

Her face wrinkled briefly in concern and puzzlement at Kestrelstar's appearance, and then look over towards his clanmates to check if they had any fresh wounds that might give her inkling as to why Kesrelstar looked so worn down. None of their faces told her much."Are you okay?" Twilightstar directed her question at Kestrelstar, not meaning to be noisy or pry, just concerned is all. As she waited to see if he was going to answer her, she glanced over in the direction of one of her cats who had thought it was acceptable to go ahead of her and Wolffang. Redspark was going to need a stern talking to after the Gathering, her cats knew better than to go ahead of their deputy and leader.
spade TheNyanCatMinecart Undertaker

WindClan is Here

[duskfire1]

[Open :: Duskfire :: Male :: WindClan]

Duskfire shuddered at the cold winds slicing at his fur.
Let's just get this over with...
He caught some ShadowClan cats staring at him. Snarling he spat at them and stalked away anger pricking at his fur. This was just another high tension meeting, and it looks like were the last ones here, other than ThunderClan of course. He had heard they were going through some trouble, they might not even come.
Well good for them, staying away and letting us have all the tension and fun to ourselves! He thought sarcastically.
He didn't feel like socializing, but he never feels that way. He looked up at the leaders, who were bowing their heads to each other and exchanging tense looks.

[Egasl]

~Splotchleaf~
He gave his head a light shake. He had no idea what could be discussed at this meeting “no..but I’m guessing tensions will be high between us and Windclan..” it was a shame honestly, he was sure most of the cats in Windclan would be sweet. Blinking over towards Clovernose he sighed out “what about you?”

==> Clovernose <==

Clovernose was about to answer the question when Windclan stormed into the clearing. He tilted his head examining the cats. They didn’t look like a threat at all.

“We might just find out how things are going to go sooner than I’d like,” he leaned closer to Splotchleaf as Clovernose felt his anxiety sneak up on him, “do you think anyone will fight?”

[Nixey]

==> Clovernose <==

Clovernose was about to answer the question when Windclan stormed into the clearing. He tilted his head examining the cats. They didn’t look like a threat at all.

“We might just find out how things are going to go sooner than I’d like,” he leaned closer to Splotchleaf as Clovernose felt his anxiety sneak up on him, “do you think anyone will fight?”
~Splotchleaf~
The next question seemed to cause Splotchleaf to pause. He wasn’t completely sure if there wouldn’t be any fights. Instead of admitting this, Splotchleaf turned his gaze onto Clovernose and ran his tail tip gently against the other cats back to try and comfort him ”im sure it’ll be fine, Clovernose.”

The uncertainty in his words was hidden to the best of his ability. He didn’t want to scare Clovernose or make the cats anxiety worse. How in the world could he comfort a cat when he himself was already anxious? “But Kestrelstar doesn’t look so good..” he angled his ears towards the Riverclan leader, seeming to be trying to take Clovernoses mind off of a fight breaking out.

[Egasl]

~Splotchleaf~
The next question seemed to cause Splotchleaf to pause. He wasn’t completely sure if there wouldn’t be any fights. Instead of admitting this, Splotchleaf turned his gaze onto Clovernose and ran his tail tip gently against the other cats back to try and comfort him ”im sure it’ll be fine, Clovernose.”

The uncertainty in his words was hidden to the best of his ability. He didn’t want to scare Clovernose or make the cats anxiety worse. How in the world could he comfort a cat when he himself was already anxious? “But Kestrelstar doesn’t look so good..” he angled his ears towards the Riverclan leader, seeming to be trying to take Clovernoses mind off of a fight breaking out.

==> Clovernose <==

Clovernose leaned into Splotchleaf’s warmth. His anxiety had caused him to start shaking, he always felt anxious when something bad was about to happen. Fighting was not something he enjoy participating in or watching.

Clovernose looked up to Kestrelstar, and tilted his head when he realized that he really didn’t look too good. He wondered what was the matter.

Clovernose shook again with anticipation.

[Nixey]

==> Clovernose <==

Clovernose leaned into Splotchleaf’s warmth. His anxiety had caused him to start shaking, he always felt anxious when something bad was about to happen. Fighting was not something he enjoy participating in or watching.

Clovernose looked up to Kestrelstar, and tilted his head when he realized that he really didn’t look too good. He wondered what was the matter.

Clovernose shook again with anticipation.
~Splotchleaf~
Letting out a soft sigh, Splotchleaf tilted his head to the side, seeming to be examining the happenings around them. Though when he felt Clovernose shake again, his ears perked and his gaze went to the tom.

Resting his tail lightly around Clovernose as he spoke “it'll be alright, don’t worry yourself too much,” something he wasn’t sure he could keep. He doubted any of the leaders would allow their clans to fight during the gathering, it was the one night they all came together in peace.

[carmen]

duskfire1
OPEN for others to join!

Silentstorm nodded as Twilightstar hopped up onto Seastones and spoke to Kestrelstar. 'Are you okay?' What did that mean? The skinny grey tom was a clan leader, why wouldn't he be? She gazed around the clearing and padded up to another tom. "Hey, Duskfire, hope you don't mind if I sit here." The white Bengal had noticed her clanmate watching the leaders exchange glances. He looked as comfortable as she did. Looking around Seastones, she could tell that most cats seemed to be keeping to their clanmates, just as she was. Sure, there was still the odd cats out, but that didn't matter too much.

[WarriorzFan]

(Open)
Elderflare
Elderflare walked into where the gathering was to be held. He thought the politics were dumb, but he loved all the arguing. He Padded over to a rock where he sat to wait for the fun to begin. Hopefully someone came to talk to him, and He did not care who it
was as long as someone did come talk to him. He prided himself on
the fact that he did not discriminate. Heck, His best friend was deaf!

[Egasl]

~Splotchleaf~
Letting out a soft sigh, Splotchleaf tilted his head to the side, seeming to be examining the happenings around them. Though when he felt Clovernose shake again, his ears perked and his gaze went to the tom.

Resting his tail lightly around Clovernose as he spoke “it'll be alright, don’t worry yourself too much,” something he wasn’t sure he could keep. He doubted any of the leaders would allow their clans to fight during the gathering, it was the one night they all came together in peace.

==> Clovernose <==

Clovernose breathed in Splotchleaf’s scent and attempted to sit still, waiting for the meeting to start. He focused on his own leaders expression. She did frighten him after all, she was a cruel leader. Although he is somewhat loyal to his clan, he always wondered what it would be like to be born into another clan, or even an outsider.

These thoughts calmed Clovernose’s spasms somewhat. He still kept very close to Splotchleaf though, drinking the toms musky scent.

[Nixey]

==> Clovernose <==

Clovernose breathed in Splotchleaf’s scent and attempted to sit still, waiting for the meeting to start. He focused on his own leaders expression. She did frighten him after all, she was a cruel leader. Although he is somewhat loyal to his clan, he always wondered what it would be like to be born into another clan, or even an outsider.

These thoughts calmed Clovernose’s spasms somewhat. He still kept very close to Splotchleaf though, drinking the toms musky scent.
~Splotchleaf~
Slowly, Splotchleaf’s muscles seemed to relax. His gaze was rested on the three leaders now up on the seastones, he was more wondering what would be talked about. Though, he did seem a bit more focused on the cat pressed into his side. Letting out a bit of a purr coupled with a sigh, he rested his head on top of his.

[windtail]

rainingtail followed the other cats and sat down and waited for the leaders to start

primroseshadow followed and sat down and looked around for someone to talk to
(both are open)

[shaded shadow]

yellowpaw sat down in the clearing and looked around at all the other cats well if im here i might as well try to make friends she thought.
(open)

[windtail]

silverpaw was walking around when she bumped into another cat s ss sorry she said as she turned to look at the cat.
shaded shadow

[shaded shadow]

silverpaw was walking around when she bumped into another cat s ss sorry she said as she turned to look at the cat.

it fine said yellowpaw turning to look at the riverclan cat hi she said my names yellowpaw whats yours she asked well might as well make friends with her she thought.
windtail

[windtail]

it fine said yellowpaw turning to look at the riverclan cat hi she said my names yellowpaw whats yours she asked well might as well make friends with her she thought.
i ii i im ss ss silverpaw she stuttered hopeing that the other apprentice woudent find her stuttering weired w ww w whats y yy yours she asked.
shaded shadow

[shaded shadow]

ii i im ss ss silverpaw she stuttered hopeing that the other apprentice woudent find her stuttering weired w ww w whats y yy yours she asked.

mines yellowpaw she said did you fall in the river on your way here she asked oh did she just have a stuttering problem she thought to herself
windtail

[windtail]

mines yellowpaw she said did you fall in the river on your way here she asked oh did she just have a stuttering problem she thought to herself
n nn no said silverpaw i ii i j jj just s ss ss stutter a a a l lot she said more like all the time she thought to herself
shaded shadow

[shaded shadow]

n nn no said silverpaw i ii i j jj just s ss ss stutter a a a l lot she said more like all the time she thought to herself

oh ok said yellowpaw well ill see you around silverpaw she said
windtail

[windtail]

oh ok said yellowpaw well ill see you around silverpaw she said

o o oo ok b bb bye she said watching the windclan apprentice leave
shaded shadow

[Topaz]

// Rootgaze // Open
[ Topaztaill hope you don't mind]

The tall tortoiseshell followed her leader to seastones easily, after moons of gatherings she no longer needed to be led here but she stayed respectfully following Kestrelstar. She wasn't sure if Redpaw had been to a gathering with his previous mentor but either way he should be old enough to not need any constant babysitting. Her tail touched the russet apprentice's shoulder as she spoke quietly. "Go on and... well, interact I guess." She glanced around the area, only ShadowClan was here so far, hopefully, Redpaw would find a nice apprentice among them. "Suppose I don't have to remind you not to share secrets, huh?" Perhaps her joke was a little heedless but she chuckled regardless as she left to find a place for herself.

She didn't want to sit so close that she seemed cocky but not far enough away to be seen as uninterested in the happenings so she chose a nice place in the middle of the open area with a clear view of the leaders. Even if she didn't enjoy other clans much a little harmless chatting during a gathering was acceptable, its what StarClan wanted, after all.
(Don't mind at all! ;))


~Redpaw~

The apprentice nodded. He'd been to a Gathering before, with his former mentor. However, Redpaw had been hiding in the back, making sure he was in the shadows. The russet tom was respectful of the truce, but it still didn't mean that he would be very relaxed.
He stayed where he was though, glancing around at the unfamiliar cats.

Remember! If someone from another clan approaches, don't tell secrets!
I can't tell anyone anything!

Redpaw started to argue with his second voice again.

[duskfire1]

Pheasantflight

Duskfire glanced over at Silentstorm, "Of course," He mewed, scooting over a bit, in an attempt to give her more room.

[Shade.]

Rookpaw was out there and ready to pick a fight. Crowds irritated her. So loud, so feeble-minded, like a flock. The crowd was one big, dumb animal. It could either praise you or trample you. And Rookpaw lacked greatly in charisma. The ShadowClan apprentice kept to herself at gatherings when she felt like this. Whan she felt a little more giddy and childish she socialised but Rookpaw had two extreme moods and this time it was this one.
The skinny black cat was sitting, trying to avoid everyone, a minute away from slapping the closest person that approached her.

(Open)

[shaded shadow]

The apprentice nodded. He'd been to a Gathering before, with his former mentor. However, Redpaw had been hiding in the back, making sure he was in the shadows. The russet tom was respectful of the truce, but it still didn't mean that he would be very relaxed.
He stayed where he was though, glancing around at the unfamiliar cats.

Remember! If someone from another clan approaches, don't tell secrets!
I can't tell anyone anything!

Redpaw started to argue with his second voice again.

yellowpaw was walking around when she bumped into another cat why is it that im bumping into so many cats tonight she thought to herself sorry she said to the riverclan apprentice
Topaztaill

[Silverfur & Co]

Darktiger padded in behind Dawnstar and her clan. She couldnt believe that this gathering that they was the first ones there. Usually the Fish Brains were there first.

Snowstripe padded in behind Kestrelstar. It was odd to her that shadowclan had gotten there before them. She shrugged it off and looked around once everybody from the two clans were in there places for the leaders.

Leopardfire padded in behind Twilightstar and looked at the other leaders and clans. It seemed that the mouse brains weren't here yet. She wandered if Thunderclan was okay and if they were going to show up. Once her leader got in her place she looked around wandering who to mingle with.


(All open to rp with)

[Topaz]

yellowpaw was walking around when she bumped into another cat why is it that im bumping into so many cats tonight she thought to herself sorry she said to the riverclan apprentice
Topaztaill
~Redpaw~

The russet tom jumped a bit as another cat bumped into him. After a moment, he forced a smile to Yellowpaw. Redpaw flicked his tail in greeting.

She bumped into you! Attack her!
No! Of course not! What about the truce?
So what?

The apprentice ignored the voice again as it went on and on about reasons why he should at least snap at the Windclanner. Redpaw would never do it, especially when his second voice urged him to.

[shaded shadow]

The russet tom jumped a bit as another cat bumped into him. After a moment, he forced a smile to Yellowpaw. Redpaw flicked his tail in greeting.

She bumped into you! Attack her!
No! Of course not! What about the truce?
So what?

The apprentice ignored the voice again as it went on and on about reasons why he should at least snap at the Windclanner. Redpaw would never do it, especially when his second voice urged him to.

sorry again she said your not the first cat i´ve bumped into tonight she said my names yellowpaw she said your redpaw right she asked
Topaztaill

[spade]

It was all Kestrelstar could do to not leap down from the rock and smack Webpaw over the ears. The pitiful announcement of her arrival and the way she waved her tail excitedly towards the ShadowClan leader irritated him in a way that felt like ticks in his fur. So in place to leaping down, the leader simply shot her a sharp glare, yellow eyes burning. Had he not displayed what happened if RiverClan made fools of themselves at the Gatherings? Was Vinepaw's demotion not enough?

Regardless, it was something to be dealt with after the Gathering and in the privacy of camp - the tabby wasn't about to do anything about it here unless Webpaw signed an exile wish and leapt onto the rock like Vinepaw had at the last Gathering.

Turning his attention now to Dawnstar, Kestrelstar scoffed at her comment. He'd perhaps be more angered over it if he didn't agree that something was amiss with a majority of RiverClan. Already three exiled and one killed at the last meeting, all because they chose to side with ThunderClan. Though, her breathiness didn't warrant a reply from him so instead he left it at the one scoff, ears swiveling around as the sound of approaching paw steps met him.

"Twilightstar," the RiverClan leader greeted, with much more appreciation in his voice. She had been somewhat sympathetic towards their loss during the last Gathering, but he understood why she had chosen to remain more neutral. After what ShadowClan had put them through, they needed time to recover. "I'm... alright." Was it smart to hide it from the other leaders? Is that what Lionstorm used to do? It was a weakness, and Kestrelstar was positive these cats wouldn't understand his Dark Forest dreams with Blossomclaw.

No, the vendetta he held towards ThunderClan was rarely understood by his own Clanmates, so how could he expect an entirely separate Clan to relate?

"Much has happened this past moon, and ThunderClan is getting more vicious each passing day. Eveningstar has done nothing despite his claims for peace," he continued, struggling to keep his voice low - but not level. Disgust for the forested Clan seeped in, and claws scraped against the rock as he looked at Twilightstar. A flash of pain shot through his eyes, remembering the amount of anguish he had to announce at this meeting. Petuniaflame. She should've been at this Gathering...

Below, he could feel eyes on him. Each cat that arrived that glanced up, Kestrelstar knew he didn't look good. It infuriated him. They didn't understand! None of them did! The stress, the unbeatable odds that faced him even before he became RiverClan's leader. The sleepless nights, the missing cats - Frozenberry. Part of him was hoping the warrior would've shown his face here. But a quick search among a sea of murmuring cats proved that the answer to that was no.

One cat called up to him, and Kestrelstar blinked, glancing over. This cat was... WindClan. He recalled her face from when he had visited as a warrior, but a name didn't come to him. Asking if he was alright. Instead of answering, the leader just stared at her, unblinking. Was he alright? Did he look alright?

Getting to his paws, Kestrelstar surveyed the clearing below. No ThunderClan yet... "Are those fox-hearts coming or not?" he growled to neither leader in particular. Despite the hatred he felt for them, even he knew to not start the Gathering yet. Not until those cowards arrived to hear him.

Moonraven Undertaker Zesty Mango duskfire1

[Willowfern]

Hawthornmist
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Tapping his tail against the ground, Hawthornmist looked up at his leader, worry glowing in his eyes,
“Oh... I hope he doesn’t cause anything here...” He murmured.

[Riverfly]

(Nightclaw is from RC and Blackwing is from ShC ^^)

Nightclaw turned around and smiled. Ah, Blackwing, this is Flypaw he mewed.

Blackwing nodded to the young cat. Your apprentice? he asked Nightclaw.

Nightclaw shook his head Nah, I didnt get one

Blackwing smiled. Well, nice to meet you regardless!


"Its nice to meet you too!" Flypaw meowed. She let out a little sigh of relief when she recognized Nightclaw and saw that Blackwing was nice. "Yea, he's not my mentor. My mentor is Snowstripe." She meowed.

[~Fierce~]

~Smokemoon~
Smokemoon's white paws padded silently along with Shadowclan, his white pelt visible through the mass of Shadowclan cats. It was dark in Shadowclan territory so it was expected for his fur to stand out among the dark. He could smell the salty taste in the air as they reached Seastones and his green gaze looked around, a bit surprised at what he found. It seemed that Shadowclan was first. Shaking the surprise off, his paws led him away from the Shadowclan cats and to a lonely spot away from everyone. He sat down and curled his tail tightly around his paws, his tail tip resting on the sand beside him on his left side. It was a while before he realized that this was his first Gathering as a warrior though this didn't excite him much as he scented Riverclan and then Windclan. He bowed his head and kept it like that, waiting for the Gathering to start so he could look back up.
{Open}

~Whitepaw~
Whitepaw padded behind the Shadowclan group, not wishing to be a bother to the others. Her white pelt seemed to glow a bit in the darkness, her ice blue eyes matching well. Though, Whitepaw did not care about her appearance. She hated it for that matter. It made her stand out too much, leaf-bare being the only time that she could relax about not being different. She looked down as the ground turned to sand and she scented the air, realizing that they were at Seastones already. Pausing only a moment to look around, she quickly separated from the group of Shadowclan cats and went to sit as far away from where the leaders sat. She found a nice little spot where nobody was and she sat down, letting her tail fall silently behind her. She watched as Riverclan and Windclan arrived, nothing new. She waited patiently for Thunderclan to arrive and for the Gathering to start.
{Open, will be a bit wary of Windclan}

~Dapplecloud~
Dapplecloud's paws had a bit of a drag to them as she walked in the middle of the group of Shadowclan cats headed towards Seastones and didn't pay attention as the ground turned to sand and the air started having a hint of salt. She kept her amber eyes to the ground as she walked and then looked up, surprise in her eyes as she realized that they were at Seastones. She looked around, showing no hint of surprise that they were first, and she padded over to an empty spot a bit close to where the leaders sat, so she could hear perfectly when the Gathering started. She lay down and let her tail place itself beside her right side. Her amber eyes watched closely as Riverclan arrived and a low growl escaped her as she watched Windclan enter. She wondered when Thunderclan would arrive and she sniffed the air, hoping to catch a whiff of trees, Thunderclan's scent of course, meaning that Thunderclan would be here but no scent like that came to her.
{Open except for Windclan}

~Streampelt~
Streampelt padded behind Kestrelstar, not directly but like all the other Riverclan cats, and he looked around, waiting for the small hint of salt in the air and the ground to turn to sand so he would know that he was at Seastones. He smiled as he came and he looked around, surprised to see that Shadowclan was first to the Gathering. Letting his clanmates wander off away from him, he spotted a nice looking spot and he padded over, sitting down and letting his tail wrap around his paws. This spot was perfect. He would be able to hear the leaders clearly while being a good distance away from any attention. He watched as Windclan entered and he wondered when Thunderclan would arrive.
{Open}

~Fiercepaw~
Fiercepaw padded behind the group of Riverclan cats going to the Gathering. Her pelt kind of blended in with the darkness of the night as she scented the salt in the air and she felt the ground turn to sand under her paws. As she reached Seastones, she looked around, not at all surprised that Shadowclan was first to the Gathering. She padded away from the group, her paws sinking a bit in the sand, and she sat down far away from where the leaders sat, glancing at a white she-cat close by before wrapping her tail around her paws. The white she-cat looked like her sister, down to the nose, but she payed no attention, instead looking towards Windclan as they arrived. She wondered when Thunderclan would arrive and she had a growl prepared for when they entered.
{Open}

~Darkclaw~
Darkclaw padded with the group of Windclan cats towards Seastones, her paws graceful on the ground. She was close to Twilightstar with some cats between them. Her paws were silent as she could scent the salt in the air and she looked down as the moor turned to sand. She kept padding more with the others until she looked around and saw that they seemed to almost be the last ones to arrive, with only Thunderclan left to arrive. She looked at Twilightstar as she padded over to where the leaders sat. Once she was sure that she was well suited, Darkclaw padded over to her usual spot and lay down, her tail laying down beside her. Her spot was cozy and dark so naturally her white chest, tail tip, paws, and ear tips seemed to glow, her golden eyes glowing. The golden eyes were staring up at Twilightstar.
{Open except for Shadowclan}

~Blackmist~
Blackmist padded with the Windclan cats to Seastones, quietly padding behind the group of Windclan cats. He scented the salt in the air and the ground turned to sand as he got closer to Seastones and soon he looked around to see that they were almost last. He separated quickly from the group and padded over to a lonely spot far away from where the leaders sat. He curled his black tail around his black paws, his golden eyes staring around and his white chest glowing somewhat.
{Open}

[gs29513]

Shade. (I had to!)
Aha! The very molly she had been looking for! A rare smile stretched across the apprentices visage as she flicked her tail once, twice, a third time, pushing through the crowd to the opposite edge. Rookpaw! My friend! she called loudly, emphasizing the last word in what might be considered active provocation. It was. That was Deadpaw's typical mood, and since that was one her 'friend' seemed able to appreciate, she saw no reason to change it. How's life treating you, adopted family still being idiots? That was another thing they had in common. General dislike for all relations, aside from those purely coincidental and monthly. Which theirs certainly was.

[Shade.]

Shade. (I had to!)
Aha! The very molly she had been looking for! A rare smile stretched across the apprentices visage as she flicked her tail once, twice, a third time, pushing through the crowd to the opposite edge. Rookpaw! My friend! she called loudly, emphasizing the last word in what might be considered active provocation. It was. That was Deadpaw's typical mood, and since that was one her 'friend' seemed able to appreciate, she saw no reason to change it. How's life treating you, adopted family still being idiots? That was another thing they had in common. General dislike for all relations, aside from those purely coincidental and monthly. Which theirs certainly was.

A voice she had actually forgotten about called out to her in a rather ostentatious manner. In a but, Rookpaw recalled Deadpaw, turning to her and lifting an eyebrow before grinning slightly. Her mood had somewhat improved suddenly. She dud have to stop her leg from flinching as she still had a slight "fight or flight" reaction triggered.The molly had intrigued her on her manner, and now that Rookpaw had Finchpaw as her best friend she was certain "snarky rival" was her type of friend. Why not make another one.
"Hey, person I met once, glad to see you alive and kicking. I guess so. My mom's gone somewhere, my dead dad stopped appearing in anyone's dreams, my brother and I don't talk anymore and me weird-uncle-thing is distant so I'd say we've gone from adoptive idiots to idiots strangers. Definitely an improvement." She replied. And besides, she had her own things going on now, even if those things mostly involved people being mad at her.

[gs29513]

Splashleap couldn't help it, she was nervous. It wasn't exactly becoming of the deputy to be nervous, something an aggravatingly honest part of her brain reminded her, but she was anyway. She wasn't even sure WHY, as an apprentice and warrior this had always been exciting, something to look forward to. Maybe it was because the last one had been, mmmm, not so good, with Vinepaw's interruption and all. Maybe it was because the possibility, the thought, of being watched(as she surely would be) by more cats was unappealing. The fact she hadn't realized she feared the spotlight until she was in it was unfortunate, but she wasn't going to back down.

Ok, maybe she was backing down a LITTLE. Its not like she was cowering in fear or anything! She was only......sensibly surveying the perimeter. Because there could be....all sorts of dangerous things here to attack three clans. That was totally reasonable, certainly not an excuse to avoid the STUPID ROCK! After one, maybe two(skip a few, three four five) laps around the gathered cats, Splashleap was satisfied that everyone was distracted the border was clear and she was safe to make her way up towards the leaders.

Settling down in the customary seat of the deputies, the molly caught a few words from the leaders, all fairly clipped and blunt. She herself wasn't particularly in the mood for talking, eyes busy roaming about the crowd. She wasn't sure what she was looking for, maybe a sign of the Thunderclanners who hadn't seen fit to show up, but she was looking. If anything was going to attack them, she would be the first to know. And, unfortunately for her peace of mind, Thunderclan out there potentially plotting an attack was MUCH less comforting than a Thunderclan she could actively keep an eye on. And yell at. Maybe.

Shaking those thoughts out of her head, there was no way she would have the nerve to do such a thing, the molly contented herself with the knowledge that Kestrelstar would do the yelling for everyone. If lacking a bit in calm, he had a fiery personality, and had never seemed one to do anything other than protect Riverclan. That was what Splashleap told herself at least, that he wanted to protect Riverclan with the offensive behavior towards Thunderclan. She couldn't exactly disagree with the points he made, the woodland cats were clearly aggressive, and their not showing up just didn't sit well. Hopefully they leaders would start soon and they could get back to the smaller crowd safety of camp.

[WinterMara]

| Stonemask of Windclan |

Stonemask went to the gathering, but unlike his last few, he was more cautious. It'd been his first since he had gone missing, and honestly, he was worried of Dawnstar pulling another fight once more, or a Shadowclan warrior would cause chaos. But what about the other clans, he hadn't seen any cats from them since, ages ago. He then relaxed a bit and sat down, surely no fights would begin once more, and everything would be fine, right?

| Open, even Shadowclan is welcome but be warned, he's not gonna like your character off the bat, and will be even more wary of you than cats from other clans. |

[Poprock]

OhZeeWolf
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Gingerpaw usually had no interest in going to gatherings. The seastones were way too much for her to handle. Filled with smelly fish, squirrels and bunnies; all of whom thought they were better than everyone else. Their leaders weren't much better. Without even trying Dawnstar outshone them all in her infinite glory.

Its not like she was going to make any friends here. Not that she wanted to either. However... Shadowclan was getting lonely. Whisperpaw was gone, Cloudheart was too busy for her, and everyone else seemed to avoid her entirely. It was baffling! She was going to be Dawnstar's favorite and most valuable warrior someday. She should be smacking away adoring fans, not begging them to come talk to her!

So thats what led her here, to the first Riverclan warrior her yellow eyes landed on. A blue furred tom with a long tail. Dawnstar seemed to respect the fish enough... might as well make sure none of them were -ahem- fishy. Something seemed off about their leader. Time for Gingerpaw to work her magic.

"Hey. I've got a question for ya." She settled herself down next to the warrior, the only greeting she gave was a flick of her ear. Gotta seem cool, nonchalant. Make other clans envy us even more than they already do.
"Would you ever want to be leader someday?"

[im a cat]

"Its nice to meet you too!" Flypaw meowed. She let out a little sigh of relief when she recognized Nightclaw and saw that Blackwing was nice. "Yea, he's not my mentor. My mentor is Snowstripe." She meowed.

"How are things in Riverclan?" Blackwing asked, from Nightclaw and especially Flypaw.

Nightclaw sighed and let out an odd, dragged out noise that sounded a little like; eeeeenjaaaaa

[Little Timmy]

-Spottedpaw-
//Open!\\

Spottedpaw padded down to talk to people. Well, not really. She didn’t have anyone to talk to. Which was actuallyyy better than talking to people. All she was focused on was becoming a warrior. And that only. She sat down, and tried too ignore all the noise.

[tomatosoup]

| Stonemask of Windclan |

Stonemask went to the gathering, but unlike his last few, he was more cautious. It'd been his first since he had gone missing, and honestly, he was worried of Dawnstar pulling another fight once more, or a Shadowclan warrior would cause chaos. But what about the other clans, he hadn't seen any cats from them since, ages ago. He then relaxed a bit and sat down, surely no fights would begin once more, and everything would be fine, right?

| Open, even Shadowclan is welcome but be warned, he's not gonna like your character off the bat, and will be even more wary of you than cats from other clans. |


((Nightfoot's a ShadowClan cat, lets see how badly this can go!!))


Nightfoot glanced at the Seaflame and Webpaw, and looked back up to Dawnstar. Alright, they seemed- pretty distracted.


Stonemask was sitting by himself. Nightfoot hesitated.


He moved over to the WindClan warrior, and sat next to him, a respectable distance away.


"Hello," he said, uncertainly. He glanced around, looking for something easy to talk about. "... warm night, huh?"

[Wings]

[ OPEN ]
-Creekdash-
WC

Creekdash walked in the somewhat middle of the group, nearby Crowtooth but he hadn't glanced at him much. He was deep in thought about ShadowClan mostly. Hopefully if he was approached by him it would be a reasonable cat. Finding a spot on the cool sand he sat down. He sure didn't feel like going up to someone so someone would have to come to him.

[Nixey]

~Swiftwind~
Padding along with the other cats of Windclan, she wasn’t as graceful as she had seemed during the meeting at the Breezerock. Trying to pad along, she constantly almost tripped over her paws, which, as a kit and apprentice, had been too big for her body.

Though once they reached the Seastones, all thoughts of her grace, the other things happening and causing her anxiety were gone. Now there was one thing on her mind. Turning her gaze aside, she silently searched for Bearpaw. She could remember her first gathering vaguely and didn’t doubt her own apprentice would be anxious.

Cian

[TheNyanCatMinecart]

~ WOLFFANG ~

Wolffang padded toward the Seastones, his gaze scanning the rocks where the leaders sat and the general clearing. His thick gray fur bristled when he noticed that ShadowClan was already here, with Dawnstar sitting on her usual perch. His eyes narrowed at the large dark brown tabby. Next to her was Kestrelstar, who he noticed looked a bit... odd. He wasn't sure what it was. Was he just tired or something? And he was getting a bit close with Dawnstar, which Wolffang did not like. Gritting his teeth, Wolffang headed over to the rock where the leaders were and took his usual spot underneath them. Even though he had seen Kestrelstar, he hadn't noticed Splashleap yet. The brown-and-white she-cat didn't seem so bad, although he would never make friends with other Clans.

Finchwhisker was there, though. Wolffang cast a look at the brown-and-white tabby, the tip of his tail giving a single twitch. "Greetings," the tom muttered, his tone tense. Wolffang didn't think that the annoying pathetic excuse of a deputy deserved any greeting, especially after what ShadowClan had done, but he was just being courteous. Not wanting to initiate a discussion, the tom looked away from the tabby and gazed out at the crowd nonchalantly. He was good at keeping a neutral gaze. Right now, he had more of a strict, serious air, but that was also normal.

Puddle~

[Singing Jay]

Icespark followed Kestrelstar to the Seastones. She sat down. As much as she would hate to see Eveningstar, she wanted to see Woodheart, to convince him to come with her to RiverClan. She had to, now it was the only way to survive. Cats would be killing any ThunderClan cat that crossed their border, and maybe even some that are still on their side of the border, you never know. Now that she knew that, she’d have the upper hand. Woodheart had to leave ThunderClan now, he had to. Icespark would make sure of that
[Icespark open for interaction]

~Pinewhisker~
The brown tabby trotted after Dawnstar and looked around for some one to talk with someone that wasn't from Shadowclan. She picked a random cat from the bunch, form Riverclan no doubt, and walked up to her. I havent seen u before, ya new here or have i just been blind? (If you don't want to interact just don't respond ^^)

[Tuftdrawsanddoodles]

~Pinewhisker~
The brown tabby trotted after Dawnstar and looked around for some one to talk with someone that wasn't from Shadowclan. She picked a random cat from the bunch, form Riverclan no doubt, and walked up to her. I havent seen u before, ya new here or have i just been blind? (If you don't want to interact just don't respond ^^)

“I’m Icespark, of RiverClan” She nodded respectfully to the warrior, “You?” Seems like a talkative cat for sure Icespark thought to herself, smelled of ShadowClan aswell, good to know she was talking to a warrior of Dawnstar

[Singing Jay]

“I’m Icespark, of RiverClan” She nodded respectfully to the warrior, “You?” Seems like a talkative cat for sure Icespark thought to herself, smelled of ShadowClan aswell, good to know she was talking to a warrior of Dawnstar

Pinewhisker, of Shadowclan she mewed and gave a teasing smirk as she continued, or as you would know us; 'Those frog-eating foxhearts over the river'

[Tuftdrawsanddoodles]

Pinewhisker, of Shadowclan she mewed and gave a teasing smirk as she continued, or as you would know us; 'Those frog-eating foxhearts over the river'

Icespark lightly laughed, “Ah yes, that sounds familiar” She meowed jokingly. She was interested whether this cat was like Dawnstar, or not. A good thing if she was like Dawnstar, Icespark wished to be as much like Dawnstar as she could if she ever became a leader

[Socks]

~Swiftwind~
Padding along with the other cats of Windclan, she wasn’t as graceful as she had seemed during the meeting at the Breezerock. Trying to pad along, she constantly almost tripped over her paws, which, as a kit and apprentice, had been too big for her body.

Though once they reached the Seastones, all thoughts of her grace, the other things happening and causing her anxiety were gone. Now there was one thing on her mind. Turning her gaze aside, she silently searched for Bearpaw. She could remember her first gathering vaguely and didn’t doubt her own apprentice would be anxious.

Cian

// Bearpaw

Bearpaw had never seen so many cats in one place before and it made his heart race. He couldn't move far without brushing pelts with another cat and it definitely didn't help that the moonlight illuminated his white coat. It made him overly self-conscious, everyone here must be staring and know he was inexperienced, he shouldn't have come here in the first place. He knew he wasn't ready for this, he was nothing more than a little kit among warriors here. Even around other apprentices, he didn't feel right, he was different and they could tell.

The albino apprentice backed away from the growing crowd of cats, his paws trembling. He stumbled back and his hind legs failed him, leaving him in an awkward sitting position. He swore he could feel the judging eyes of the others watching him and it made his breath hitch.

[Singing Jay]

Icespark lightly laughed, “Ah yes, that sounds familiar” She meowed jokingly

Pinewhisker grinned. We usually call you fish-breaths but lets put odd nick-names to the side, how's life in Riverclan? Heard you'd had some... how do I put this... disagreements... with Thunderclan she mewed, trying to sound as cheer full as was appropriately possible.

[wolfie]

Wormbite | Riverclan Warrior | finnzelThe tom would admit he may have been being overdramatic about that comment. He had hoped it would convince the apprentice that maybe, just maybe Wormbite wasn't pleasant to talk to and to leave him be. "You're just used to it, " He replied, shrugging his shoulders. He didn't reply to her other statement. She wasn't.. wrong. He was far from talkative.

Oh. Wormbite gave her a blink-blonk that resembled surprise. "You have a interesting way of doing that, " He supposed she was just one of those feisty cats. Then her second question made him pause. "..No." Wormbite gave her another shrug, fidgeting with his paws. That was a total lie. Maybe some part of him also knew that.

"Wormbite, " He replied, sitting back up properly. As proper as he could. Ah, of course Buzzardpaw was an apprentice. He almost chuckled at the fact he was right. He paused for a moment before adding, "Riverclan, " Woah! They were now introduced. In here Wormbite thought this would end horribly.

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Wolfwhisper | Shadowclan Warrior | Swiftstripe
He sat back on his haunches. Dawnwhisper was immediately put into Wolfwhisper's good list and one may say he was biased. Just a little bit. Then again, almost everyone was besides like that one frog he met when he was younger. His parents didn't count. "It can be kindaa hard sometimes but what can ya do about itt?" He huffed out a chuckle, trying to reel over a topic to talk about it. "Sooo.. opinions on... rocks?"

[Nixey]

// Bearpaw

Bearpaw had never seen so many cats in one place before and it made his heart race. He couldn't move far without brushing pelts with another cat and it definitely didn't help that the moonlight illuminated his white coat. It made him overly self-conscious, everyone here must be staring and know he was inexperienced, he shouldn't have come here in the first place. He knew he wasn't ready for this, he was nothing more than a little kit among warriors here. Even around other apprentices, he didn't feel right, he was different and they could tell.

The albino apprentice backed away from the growing crowd of cats, his paws trembling. He stumbled back and his hind legs failed him, leaving him in an awkward sitting position. He swore he could feel the judging eyes of the others watching him and it made his breath hitch.
~Swiftwind~
Her silent search did eventually turn up the white furred tom. The awkward position she had watched him land in caused her heart to clench with worry. Padding softly, she slowly made her way over to him.

Though she had come up behind the apprentice, she tried to her best not to spook him. Gently touching her tail tip to his back she spoke softly “Bearpaw..are you alright?” of course he wasn’t. She could tell that by the way he had flipped back onto his haunches.

[Socks]

~Swiftwind~
Her silent search did eventually turn up the white furred tom. The awkward position she had watched him land in caused her heart to clench with worry. Padding softly, she slowly made her way over to him.

Though she had come up behind the apprentice, she tried to her best not to spook him. Gently touching her tail tip to his back she spoke softly “Bearpaw..are you alright?” of course he wasn’t. She could tell that by the way he had flipped back onto his haunches.
// Bearpaw

Bearpaw's head snapped to look at his newly appointed mentor, her soft voice doing little to calm his already racing nerves. "I- I dunno." The apprentice admitted, shaking his head desperately while attempting to calm his breathing at least slightly. He truly had no clue why this was happening to him, he had wanted to become an apprentice, he'd counted down the days until his ceremony while he was in the nursery. He'd dreamt about his first gathering, about chatting with other clans so why didn't it make him as happy as he'd dreamt?

[Nixey]

Wormbite | Riverclan Warrior | finnzelThe tom would admit he may have been being overdramatic about that comment. He had hoped it would convince the apprentice that maybe, just maybe Wormbite wasn't pleasant to talk to and to leave him be. "You're just used to it, " He replied, shrugging his shoulders. He didn't reply to her other statement. She wasn't.. wrong. He was far from talkative.

Oh. Wormbite gave her a blink-blonk that resembled surprise. "You have a interesting way of doing that, " He supposed she was just one of those feisty cats. Then her second question made him pause. "..No." Wormbite gave her another shrug, fidgeting with his paws. That was a total lie. Maybe some part of him also knew that.

"Wormbite, " He replied, sitting back up properly. As proper as he could. Ah, of course Buzzardpaw was an apprentice. He almost chuckled at the fact he was right. He paused for a moment before adding, "Riverclan, " Woah! They were now introduced. In here Wormbite thought this would end horribly.

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Wolfwhisper | Shadowclan Warrior | Swiftstripe
He sat back on his haunches. Dawnwhisper was immediately put into Wolfwhisper's good list and one may say he was biased. Just a little bit. Then again, almost everyone was besides like that one frog he met when he was younger. His parents didn't count. "It can be kindaa hard sometimes but what can ya do about itt?" He huffed out a chuckle, trying to reel over a topic to talk about it. "Sooo.. opinions on... rocks?"
~Dawnwhisper~
A laugh escaped the cat. Their grey-blue eyes now centered on the tom. When they did respond, it came out as a purr “my opinion on rocks?” they paused, acting like they were genuinely mulling over the question. Sighing, they gave a nod “well, they’re stable and I don’t feel like I’m gonna fall on them—I’d say they’re one of the best things,” pausing before adding on “under fresh-kill of course.”

That would always be the best part of living in the wild. Of course, running on the moor came second. They couldn’t bare to be in the woods or wherever Shadowclan had their camp. They eventually titled their head “and your opinion on them?” this cat was alright.

//Interacting with Wolfwhisper\\

[Nixey]

// Bearpaw

Bearpaw's head snapped to look at his newly appointed mentor, her soft voice doing little to calm his already racing nerves. "I- I dunno." The apprentice admitted, shaking his head desperately while attempting to calm his breathing at least slightly. He truly had no clue why this was happening to him, he had wanted to become an apprentice, he'd counted down the days until his ceremony while he was in the nursery. He'd dreamt about his first gathering, about chatting with other clans so why didn't it make him as happy as he'd dreamt?
~Swiftwind~
Her yellow gaze, which seemed to almost glow in the moons light, was rested softly on Bearpaw. Leaning over, she brushed her fur along his side as her gaze seemed to search for something “it’s ok, I know this is nerve wrecking-“ she paused as her gaze landed on something.

She glanced back at him as she moved to stand at his side. Her pelt now brushed along his as she angled her ears towards a less crowded area on the edge ”we can go sit there if you’d like,” by now, it could be clear that Swiftwind didn’t exactly instead to leave her apprentices side for now.

[Clovershade]

Antpaw strolled into the gathering clearing, sitting down near the edge and shooting looks at the other clan cats with narrowed eyes. He'd never been a fan of most of them, his mother had told some unpleasant stories back when he was still in the nursery. Not to mention Dawnstar's apparent dislike of them. He huffed, opting to sit alone and groom himself, all the while keeping an eye on the many, many cats.

(Open)

[furrensic]

x ghostie //

➸ buzzardpaw

oh, so he wasn't emo? "sounds like something an emo person would say.." buzzardpaw mumbled softly with a small snort. well, there were more important things than whether he was emo or not. (he totally was.) like his name!! wormbite. it was better than she expected, but resulted in her just nodding...very slowly. a fish named wormbite, probably one of the better names in riverclan, she assumed.

"so, wormbite, tell me..what's wrong with your leader, huh? you guys running out of fish in riverclan?" she asked curiously, taking another look at kestrelstar. skinny, exhausted looking, she wouldn't be surprised if wormbite told her that he got hit by a monster. or, maybe, he was a ghost. those sunken in eyes looked pretty lifeless to her.

wait. "is he even alive? he looks like he's about to drop dead." maybe that was over exaggerating it a bit, but her point still stood. riverclans leader wasn't looking so well, even the one eyed twilightstar was looking better. she'd compare him to thunderclan, but they weren't even here yet. so sad.

[MooingPanda]

Embershadow
Embershadow breathed in the salty night air and sighed. Yet another Gathering. Another chance for the leaders to bicker and fight. That was all that really happened the last few Gatherings. It was getting pretty old. He sat down at the edge of the clearing away from other cats.

Frostpaw
Frostpaw bounded excitedly into the clearing. This was at least his third Gathering and he realized how long he had been an apprentice. Hopefully, within the nest couple Gatherings, he would earn his warrior name. He just needed a mentor that consistently trained him.
(Both open)

[Tuftdrawsanddoodles]

Pinewhisker grinned. We usually call you fish-breaths but lets put odd nick-names to the side, how's life in Riverclan? Heard you'd had some... how do I put this... disagreements... with Thunderclan she mewed, trying to sound as cheer full as was appropriately possible.

“Oh, well, yes, I do hope we can stop it before it gets worse, especially with the RiverClan cats killed and all” Icespark meowed honestly

[Rani]

Another day another mess and potential disaster to try and damage control.

Despite Snakehearts best efforts to care for his bond brother turned idiot leader Kestrelstars health was.... Poor. Not in any sort of sickness way but simply suffering under the weight of holding the clan together and dealing with the losses thunderclan had forced onto them. Still he was fine as he could be and as fine as Snakeheart could make him with his efforts and plans were underway to deal with the mouse hearts for good. The medicine cat would focus heavily on the leader then and given that the pressure of everything should ease then it'd be fine.

Still having to deal with thunderclan would be a major headache and distantly Snakeheart reminisced over when he looked forward to gatherings to talk to Coldamber and the other medicine cats he got along with better. Bouncepaw and Peachfrost werent bad (Badgerscar was, Snakeheart wasnt looking forward to seeing him again) but they were not the windclan molly he adored. Padding over to the medicine cat meeting spot he settled in looking around and grumbling when no one was here yet. Nothing else to do but wait.

Rockfall Fletcher

[WinterMara]

| Stonemask of Windclan |

Oh, someone came over, he didn't recognize the warrior, but was cautious, Thunderclan had yet to arrive and Riverclan's leader...he seemed in terrible shape. Not that he blamed him, but more so hoped he'd return and get treatment from their medicine cat. ' 'Hello to you as well, indeed, it is a warm, guess it is fitting for a Green-leaf gathering. ' '

Not saying anything too, worrying to say, he decided to play it safe with this conversation. Although, if they were Shadowclan, he'd be even more cautious, which was unfortunate for him, wasn't it?

| tomatosoup

[Singing Jay]

“Oh, well, yes, I do hope we can stop it before it gets worse, especially with the RiverClan cats killed and all” Icespark meowed honestly

Pinewhisker gave her brown tail a twitch and looked up towards Dawnstar and the rest of the clan leaders who had gathered up there. I dont get the piont of 'Oh, we must be in four clans and always fight because... reasons' she mewed with an extenuated voice.

[Raven~]

Foxstorm (ShadowClan)

Foxstorm padded into the Seastones with confidence, her tail held high. She glared at every WindClan cat she passed, ready to defend her Clan. She knew about the most recent conflict between the two Clans. WindClan was stupid, really, not to see it coming. Foxstorm wondered if anyone had been badly injured. She sure hoped so. WindClan deserved it.

She sat down as close to the front as she could, and curled her tail around her forepaws. She growled softly o herself as she smelled the fish-faces. She hated RiverClan even more than she hated WindClan. Ugh, why did she have to come here?

Palebrook (RiverClan)

Palebrook padded around the Seastones, weaving among the Clan cats, and nodding to the RiverClan cats she passed. She still couldn't see ThunderClan. That was werid. The meeting would have to start soon What was keeping them?

Breezedapple (WindClan)

Breezedapple kept a lookout for any ShadowClan cats as she sat down far from any cat. She was still nervous about the recent battle between the two Clans, and she wasn't sure if she could handle sitting next to a ShadowClan cat. Breezedapple might attack them, just to prove her worth. She dug her claws into the earth and kept on glancing around for those ShadowClan thieves.

Dirtpaw (WindClan)

Dirtpaw walked into the Seastones, his fur spiked up with excitement. His very first gathering! It was so exciting! He could smell RiverClan, and his tail bushed up when he scented ShadowClan. He would steer far away from them.

(All Open)

[Singing Jay]

Dirtpaw (WindClan)

Dirtpaw walked into the Seastones, his fur spiked up with excitement. His very first gathering! It was so exciting! He could smell RiverClan, and his tail bushed up when he scented ShadowClan. He would steer far away from them.

(All Open)

~Goldenpaw, she her, RC~

Goldenpaw gazed up towards the three leaders who where gathering up there, three because Thunderclan still hasn't arrived. Can't they even arrive on time or have they murdered so many cats they don't dare show their muzzles here
She could hear other cats talking among each other, she wasn't keen on socializing... but it was a gathering after all. That's what we're here for... She sighed and looked half-heartedly around for someone to talk with. She spotted an apprentice entering with Windclan and took a deep breath Here goes she mumbled to her self and padded up to him. Greetings

[Ziera]

// MooingPanda

Sparkpaw grew bored of the cats in the middle, so she started scouting the outer rim - the cats who clearly didn't want her to do exactly what she planned on doing: socializing with them. And, huh. Her eyes stuck on one cat in particular, causing a grin to curl her lips.

Well! If it wasn't the cat who couldn't change his own moss Embershadow! Pushing through the cats to perch herself a fox-length away from the warrior, Sparkpaw nodded a hello - bright eyes glimmering.

"Is this spot taken?" She asked, a bit cheekily, seeing as there was a ton of open space.

[Tuftdrawsanddoodles]

Pinewhisker gave her brown tail a twitch and looked up towards Dawnstar and the rest of the clan leaders who had gathered up there. I dont get the piont of 'Oh, we must be in four clans and always fight because... reasons' she mewed with an extenuated voice.

“Yes, I wish the Clans could just sort this through instead of fighting” Icespark agreed. But if Kestrelstar ordered us to fight against those filthy scumbags, I would. She thought darkly, “The clans’ fights shouldn’t immediately end in war”

[Singing Jay]

“Yes, I wish the Clans could just sort this through instead of fighting” Icespark agreed. But if Kestrelstar ordered us to fight against those filthy scumbags, I would. She thought darkly, “The clans’ fights shouldn’t immediately end in war”

~Pinewhsiker~

War?! Jeez, how bad are things with Thunderclan? I mean, I pretty sure Windclan hates our guts because of you know who she mewed and nodded towards her leader but i didn't know it was that bad...

[MooingPanda]

// MooingPanda

Sparkpaw grew bored of the cats in the middle, so she started scouting the outer rim - the cats who clearly didn't want her to do exactly what she planned on doing: socializing with them. And, huh. Her eyes stuck on one cat in particular, causing a grin to curl her lips.

Well! If it wasn't the cat who couldn't change his own moss Embershadow! Pushing through the cats to perch herself a fox-length away from the warrior, Sparkpaw nodded a hello - bright eyes glimmering.

"Is this spot taken?" She asked, a bit cheekily, seeing as there was a ton of open space.
Embershadow cast a scorching glance at the apprentice. He knew her from somewhere. Ah, yes. The cat who spread his moss out a while back. Lovely. Why couldn't she just jump in the water and stay there?

Already resisting the urge to strangle her with his tail, he muttered, "Yeah, this spot's taken. So is every single spot within a tree-length of me." That should be far enough.

[Jay.]

Looncry || RiverClan Warrior || Open

Looncry struggled to hold back. He was glad that
ThundeClan wasn't here. He would've either attacked
Albatrossflare if he dared show his face here.
Or he would have disappeared into the sides to try
and not force any attention his way.

But right now he wanted to be seen. He didn't if
anyone saw how much of a mess he was. He hadn't
cleaned himself for a while and hadn't slept because
he was afraid of dreams. He didn't know what to do,
so he just stared looked towards the leaders and
noticed that Kestrelstar wasn't doing well either.

[~Mothman~]

ASHNOSE

Ashnose wandered around, sticking close to her clan mates, not wanting to be seen by any of the ShadowClan cats.

DARKPAW

Darkpaws eyes widened as he followed Flametail to the gathering place. His first gathering! He wondered what it would be like. Swiftstripe

[Nixey]

ASHNOSE

Ashnose wandered around, sticking close to her clan mates, not wanting to be seen by any of the ShadowClan cats.

DARKPAW

Darkpaws eyes widened as he followed Flametail to the gathering place. His first gathering! He wondered what it would be like. Swiftstripe
~Flametail~
Flametail glanced back at his apprentice, blinking softly with a bit of a amused purr. Blinking softly at his apprentice, he slowed to walk at his side ”you can stay with me for now if you’d like,” his apprentice could go socialize with other cats or follow him around. He honestly did not mind.

[~Mothman~]

~Flametail~
Flametail glanced back at his apprentice, blinking softly with a bit of a amused purr. Blinking softly at his apprentice, he slowed to walk at his side ”you can stay with me for now if you’d like,” his apprentice could go socialize with other cats or follow him around. He honestly did not mind.
Darkpaw nodded and practically bounced up to Flametail's side, keeping his ears perked and his eyes open. EVerything was so different!

[Nixey]

Darkpaw nodded and practically bounced up to Flametail's side, keeping his ears perked and his eyes open. EVerything was so different!
~Flametail~
Flametail made his way down the hill before resting in front of Seastones for a few moments. Taking in a soft breath his gaze searched the area around him and Darkpaw.

After a few moments the Shadowclan tom padded around constantly glancing at his side to check on his apprentice and peering for someone to talk with. He was quite honestly, bored with this gathering right now. He had already been wanting to speak with someone and possibly help Darkpaw meet others. So when his gaze landed on a a cat with golden eyes his own brown eyes lit up a bit as he padded up towards him, taking a spot just a tail length away. The scent told him the other cat was of Windclan. Purring out a “hello,” in greeting as he motioned for Darkpaw to take a seat by him.


~Fierceclaw~

//interacting with Blackmist and Darkpaw\\

[tomatosoup]

| Stonemask of Windclan |

Oh, someone came over, he didn't recognize the warrior, but was cautious, Thunderclan had yet to arrive and Riverclan's leader...he seemed in terrible shape. Not that he blamed him, but more so hoped he'd return and get treatment from their medicine cat. ' 'Hello to you as well, indeed, it is a warm, guess it is fitting for a Green-leaf gathering. ' '

Not saying anything too, worrying to say, he decided to play it safe with this conversation. Although, if they were Shadowclan, he'd be even more cautious, which was unfortunate for him, wasn't it?

| @tomatosoup (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=14614)


"Yes," Nightfoot mewed, relieved. "It's- fitting, yes. I'm Nightfoot," he tacked on. "Of ShadowClan."


He sniffed the air, squinting. "Do you know if ThunderClan coming? They're running late."

[WinterMara]

| Stonemask of Windclan |

And there was the bad news, fantastic. ' 'Stonemask, of, Windclan.' ' Welp, this could only go badly, it was Shadowclan warrior, at least the other two clans didn't play his clan around like they were a bunch of mossballs, so he could somewhat trust them, but Shadowclan? Nope.

Whatever, he had to keep relaxed.

| tomatosoup

[Tuftdrawsanddoodles]

~Pinewhsiker~

War?! Jeez, how bad are things with Thunderclan? I mean, I pretty sure Windclan hates our guts because of you know who she mewed and nodded towards her leader but i didn't know it was that bad...

“Yes, I can only hope my brother in ThunderClan doesn’t get caught up in the war if it isn’t stopped” She meowed. Though she was genuinely concerned for her brother, she did also see him as a way to gain more trust within RiverClan, and it’d truly be terrible for him to end up dead

[Singing Jay]

“Yes, I can only hope my brother in ThunderClan doesn’t get caught up in the war if it isn’t stopped” She meowed. Though she was genuinely concerned for her brother, she did also see him as a way to gain more trust within RiverClan, and it’d truly be terrible for him to end up dead

Pinewhisker's ears pricked with curiosity. Who's your brother? and how come you're in Riverclan and he's in Thunderclan?

[Tuftdrawsanddoodles]

Pinewhisker's ears pricked with curiosity. Who's your brother? and how come you're in Riverclan and he's in Thunderclan?

“Woodheart. We were both born in ThunderClan, but my mother died, and my adoptive parent died aswell not long after me and my brother had gotten used to them. We were outcasts, so eventually I left, and joined RiverClan. My brother though, stayed” Icespark explained

[Singing Jay]

“Woodheart. We were both born in ThunderClan, but my mother died, and my adoptive parent died aswell not long after me and my brother had gotten used to them. We were outcasts, so eventually I left, and joined RiverClan. My brother though, stayed” Icespark explained

And now this... wow, life really has its ways to screw you over, hu? Pinewhisker mewed. But speaking of Thunderclan btw, where are they?

[Fletcher]

Bouncepaw found himself daydreaming as he followed Dawnstar's lead, a couple tail lengths away. Usually, the tom would be ambling along at the back of the group, though today he'd found himself quite eager to push ahead. It had been quite a long time since he'd shown up at a gathering- his pelt had become smooth and glossy, face narrow, and frame slender. He started out as such a small runt, and though he wasn't bulky, Bouncepaw was now exceedingly...long. Long and tall, spindly, like a spider.

He took a spot where he knew he was supposed to be, though he would much prefer going to sit with other cats, like Brackenpaw; those that he knew. He sat in silence until he spotted Snakeheart approach, offering the older cat a smile flush with content, his ears softly drooping, and his eyes lidded. He'd spoken not a single word but it seemed pretty clear that he was at least doing basically well.

Rani

[Nostalgia]

Emberlight hung at the back of her clan, her ears twitching nervously. Her eye scanned the gathering, specifically Shadowclan, as she searched for a large tabby with amber eyes.

She could barley hear over the panicked thumping of her own heart beat.

Was he here? Would he see her? Did he remember who she was?

Her scanning quickened and her breath stopped as she found the large outline for her attacker.

She felt the world go quiet and it seemed like it was only him and her left.

Should she leap for him? Break the truce and claw his face as revenge? Oh but she didn’t want to hurt those alluring eyes...

Emberlight didn’t even realize that she had gotten to her paws and was already padding towards the tom, like a bug attracted to light.

Her face felt flush and her tongue twisted as she finally neared the tom. As his back was still turned to her she did her best to say something, but all that came out was a shaky and quiet, “you.”


spade (hope it’s okay that embers coming up to grim!)

[tomatosoup]

| Stonemask of Windclan |

And there was the bad news, fantastic. ' 'Stonemask, of, Windclan.' ' Welp, this could only go badly, it was Shadowclan warrior, at least the other two clans didn't play his clan around like they were a bunch of mossballs, so he could somewhat trust them, but Shadowclan? Nope.

Whatever, he had to keep relaxed.

| @tomatosoup (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=14614)


"Well met," Nightfoot said, softly. He gazed up at the stars, struggling for another subject to land on. It had been a long time since he'd been by himself at a Gathering. On one hand, it was helpful to not have Eldershade sniping at the other Clans, on the other, he had no idea what to talk about.


"How fares your Clan?" he asked, finally, a little awkwardly.


((This might go ok actually!! Nightfoot isn't usually nasty with words. Maybe just really awkwardly)).

[Poprock]

Rani Fletcher

Ugh, I do not want to be here.

The medicine cat trailed behind the rest of her clan, tail dragging in the dirt behind her. Her face was wrinkled in annoyance, the increasingly strong smell of other clans invading her senses. More than ever she didn't want to see Shadowclan. Didn't want to interact with their arrogant medicine cat and his wimpy apprentice. Didn't want to see Dawnstar sitting smugly on the sea stones, sending taunting looks over at Twilightstar to get a reaction.

The only upside to these meetings was Snakeheart. The cranky Riverclan tom seemed to enjoy her company. At the very least tolerated it. His venomous insults towards the other cats brought a small grin to her face. Although... how was she going to handle Icicleripple now? Cast her aside again? Join in with Snakeheart's bullying? They were enemies after all... she would expect the same of him when they go to war with those toads.

She sat down next to the Riverclan tom, a friendly smile on her face. "Hey Snakeheart! How is prey running?" A polite conversation starter. Maybe later she could pry into the condition of the impending war. Or just wait for his unstable leader to yowl about it. Either worked.

She then turned to Bouncepaw, all the light drained from her face. "Where's your friend? Did your leader kill him too?" She hissed, curious as to what was more important to Badgerscar than a gathering.

[wolfie]

Wolfwhisper | Shadowclan Warrior | SwiftstripeWhat Dawnwhisper said fell on deaf ears momentarily as Wolfwhisper caught sight on Emberlight. His expression faltered and filled with guilt. He knew to not voice his regrets but he whole-heartedly pitied Windclan. He ripped his gaze away from her, turning back to Dawnwhisper.

"Yeah!" Wolfwhisper gasp, nodding excitedly. His voice was strained but the tension in his shoulders were quickly fading. "I have a few rocks back at camp, actually! They're prettyyy cool! Like.. suuuper pretty, yknoww? They're not that big but.." Oh no, Dawnwhisper had just signed their self up for a ramble. "I think they're a sigggn.. Not from like.. Starclann, " Him and Starclan didn't get along anyway, "From sooomething.. or someone elsee!! I mean, c'mon.. think about it!! There has to be soo much we don't know about! It's so COOOL!" He squealed happily, eyes gleaming with interest.

The tom would pause for a moment before his excited grin turned into a sheepish smile. "Thaaat - didn't mean for that to become a ramble... Uh, yeah! Rocks are cool..!"

Wormbite | Riverclan Warrior | finnzel
He raised a non-existent eyebrow at Buzzardpaw. He could make a comment on how she knew what an emo person would say. It was tempting. He just doubt it would end well for himself. May reveal that ah, Wormbite was in fact emo. If he was. He's not actually.

Wormbite's gaze flickered towards where he guessed Kestrelstar was. He squinted his eyes, frowning. He couldn't look that bad. Did he? Maybe he would ask Ottersplash or someone about that. He tilted his head, glancing back to Buzzardpaw. "No. He is alive. You'll likely hear of it soon, " He replied. He wasn't sure if Kestrelstar was keen to keep what was going on with Thunderclan a secret but either way it wasn't Wormbite's place to answer.

".. What does he look like?" He questioned, alright listen. Wormbite didn't want to listen to Buzzardpaw ramble about how .. interesting Kestrelstar looked but he was curious.

[Tuftdrawsanddoodles]

And now this... wow, life really has its ways to screw you over, hu? Pinewhisker mewed. But speaking of Thunderclan btw, where are they?

“I guess” Icespark shrugged, “I don’t know, they should be here soon” They better be, she had to convince Woodheart to come with him, and with the war brewing, Woodheart would likely get nervous, and when he gets nervous he either goes to the weeping tree in ThunderClan, or to the clearing near RiverClan territory, and if he went much farther than that, well he brother could get killed

[Nixey]

Wolfwhisper | Shadowclan Warrior | SwiftstripeWhat Dawnwhisper said fell on deaf ears momentarily as Wolfwhisper caught sight on Emberlight. His expression faltered and filled with guilt. He knew to not voice his regrets but he whole-heartedly pitied Windclan. He ripped his gaze away from her, turning back to Dawnwhisper.

"Yeah!" Wolfwhisper gasp, nodding excitedly. His voice was strained but the tension in his shoulders were quickly fading. "I have a few rocks back at camp, actually! They're prettyyy cool! Like.. suuuper pretty, yknoww? They're not that big but.." Oh no, Dawnwhisper had just signed their self up for a ramble. "I think they're a sigggn.. Not from like.. Starclann, " Him and Starclan didn't get along anyway, "From sooomething.. or someone elsee!! I mean, c'mon.. think about it!! There has to be soo much we don't know about! It's so COOOL!" He squealed happily, eyes gleaming with interest.

The tom would pause for a moment before his excited grin turned into a sheepish smile. "Thaaat - didn't mean for that to become a ramble... Uh, yeah! Rocks are cool..!"

Wormbite | Riverclan Warrior | finnzel
He raised a non-existent eyebrow at Buzzardpaw. He could make a comment on how she knew what an emo person would say. It was tempting. He just doubt it would end well for himself. May reveal that ah, Wormbite was in fact emo. If he was. He's not actually.

Wormbite's gaze flickered towards where he guessed Kestrelstar was. He squinted his eyes, frowning. He couldn't look that bad. Did he? Maybe he would ask Ottersplash or someone about that. He tilted his head, glancing back to Buzzardpaw. "No. He is alive. You'll likely hear of it soon, " He replied. He wasn't sure if Kestrelstar was keen to keep what was going on with Thunderclan a secret but either way it wasn't Wormbite's place to answer.

".. What does he look like?" He questioned, alright listen. Wormbite didn't want to listen to Buzzardpaw ramble about how .. interesting Kestrelstar looked but he was curious.
~Dawnwhisper~
Blinking softly, they seemed to notice Wolfwhispers gaze going towards Emberlight. Their ears perked slightly, taking in a soft breath as they watched the tension come into his shoulders and his gaze filling up with regret. Pity filled their gaze for a moment before they were looked at again.

They supposed Wolfwhisper didn’t want to speak on what had just went through his mind. Pushing a smile to their face, they took in a soft breath “you keep rocks in your camp?” that had caught their interest, ears perked now. Silently, they kinda wished they could go see the rocks Wolfwhisper was talking about if he thought they were that great.

They purred in a bit of amusement as they nodded “maybe they are,” tilting their head, they gave a gentle nod. Reaching a paw over and patting Wolfwhispers nose jokingly “no need to worry, I ramble too,”.

[~Fierce~]

~Blackmist~
Blackmist's golden gaze locked onto a cat that was headed towards him and he sniffed the air, stiffening for a moment before letting himself relax. He didn't like Shadowclan but this was a Gathering and there would be peace. He dipped his head slightly towards the cat before looking away. He didn't feel the need to talk at the moment but then he looked back at the cat again. "Hi. You're from Shadowclan?" He mewed quietly.
:heartbounce: Swiftstripe :heartbounce:

[duskfire1]

Shallowstep sat to the back end of the gathering group, not wanting to hear anything the leaders had to say.
Why do gatherings exist again?
He always found himself questioning the rules, and was always punished for it. He sighed, and wrapped his tail around his paws, ducking his head, examining the ground to make it look like he was busy so he didn't have to talk to anyone.

~ open ~

[Fletcher]

Rockfall

Bouncepaw offered Peachfrost a nod, sprawling his legs out on the stones before standing. He looked quite disheveled, as he hadn't moved from his spot from quite a while. He took a moment to flatten his pelt before speaking.

"I d-do not associate with that....brute...Much more a warrior...he wilted the herbs with only his presence..." he huffed, flicking his tail a couple times, "He was demoted. L-leaving me the sole caretaker of this clan...H-how does it feel having a leader that does not want your spine to frame her nest?"

[Singing Jay]

Whitepaw padded behind the Shadowclan group, not wishing to be a bother to the others. Her white pelt seemed to glow a bit in the darkness, her ice blue eyes matching well. Though, Whitepaw did not care about her appearance. She hated it for that matter. It made her stand out too much, leaf-bare being the only time that she could relax about not being different. She looked down as the ground turned to sand and she scented the air, realizing that they were at Seastones already. Pausing only a moment to look around, she quickly separated from the group of Shadowclan cats and went to sit as far away from where the leaders sat. She found a nice little spot where nobody was and she sat down, letting her tail fall silently behind her. She watched as Riverclan and Windclan arrived, nothing new. She waited patiently for Thunderclan to arrive and for the Gathering to start.
{Open, will be a bit wary of Windclan}


Goldenpaw was glad that Thunderclan wasn't here, after all the cats they'd kill... Anyway, she should find someone to talk with, that was what gatherings where for after all... She pick out a random apprentice and padded up to them. Greetings!

[~Mothman~]

~Flametail~
Flametail made his way down the hill before resting in front of Seastones for a few moments. Taking in a soft breath his gaze searched the area around him and Darkpaw.

After a few moments the Shadowclan tom padded around constantly glancing at his side to check on his apprentice and peering for someone to talk with. He was quite honestly, bored with this gathering right now. He had already been wanting to speak with someone and possibly help Darkpaw meet others. So when his gaze landed on a a cat with golden eyes his own brown eyes lit up a bit as he padded up towards him, taking a spot just a tail length away. The scent told him the other cat was of Windclan. Purring out a “hello,” in greeting as he motioned for Darkpaw to take a seat by him.


@~Fierceclaw~ (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=13267)

//interacting with Blackmist and Darkpaw\\
Darkpaw looked at the other cat. He could tell by smell that they were WindClan. He nervously fidgeted as he sat by his mentor.

[Madelaine]

Ebonyfang was one of the last cats to show up at the gathering. He was a tad bit slow, loosing his breathe. The transgender tom looked a bit different. He gained some weight, but he refused ro head ro the nursery. Now that he had an apprentice to train he needed to stay a warrior. Ebonyfang moved along before sitting down near the middle of the crowd. It felt strange to sit here, but it would leave soon.

// open \\

[Nostalgia]

Finchpaw stalked around his clanmates, his eyes darting around the other clan cats.

He saw Rookpaw not to far away but he wanted to let his friend have a chance to do her own things so he turned away, glancing towards the Windclan cats.

The recent stress between the two clans was obvious and he wondered whether any of those cats would even be open to conversation.

After a moment scanning through the rabbits he turned his gaze at the fish. Riverclan cats seemed more open so he got to his paws and padded forward, looking for someone to chat with.

He walked right into the sea of Riverclanvlan, bumping into one by “accident.”

“Oh hey,” was all he offered.

//open//

[Nixey]

Darkpaw looked at the other cat. He could tell by smell that they were WindClan. He nervously fidgeted as he sat by his mentor.
~Flametail~
Flametail smiled livhy at his apprentice before looking at Blackmist. Nodding lightly, he purred out a response “yes, I am, I’m Flametail,” blinking, he tilted his head. Should he introduce Darkpaw? ’Screw it’, “this is Darkpaw, my apprentice,” he flicked his tail towards the younger tom at his side. Taking in a breath he tilted his head “and..you are?” he knew the cat was from Windclan, that’s all he knew.

~Fierceclaw~

[~Mothman~]

~Blackmist~
Blackmist's golden gaze locked onto a cat that was headed towards him and he sniffed the air, stiffening for a moment before letting himself relax. He didn't like Shadowclan but this was a Gathering and there would be peace. He dipped his head slightly towards the cat before looking away. He didn't feel the need to talk at the moment but then he looked back at the cat again. "Hi. You're from Shadowclan?" He mewed quietly.
:heartbounce: Swiftstripe :heartbounce:

~Flametail~
Flametail smiled livhy at his apprentice before looking at Blackmist. Nodding lightly, he purred out a response “yes, I am, I’m Flametail,” blinking, he tilted his head. Should he introduce Darkpaw? ’Screw it’, “this is Darkpaw, my apprentice,” he flicked his tail towards the younger tom at his side. Taking in a breath he tilted his head “and..you are?” he knew the cat was from Windclan, that’s all he knew.

~Fierceclaw~

Darkpaw looked between the two cats. He was nervous, and anxious to get started. He looked around, noticing that one clan was missing.
Flametail? he asked. Is ThunderClan coming?

[Rani]

It really didnt take too long until the other medicine cats showed up with their usual flare. Bouncepaw ever slightly off and odd in a way just seemed to make certain the riverclan tom would never understand him and Peachfrost who seemed to have a special talent in suspicion and aloofness. Quite frankly out of the medicine cat group these two were the ones he liked best, despite their quirks they were tollerable and despite how little the tom wanted to get inbetween their clan driven grudges he could deal with moderating the two. The thunderclan medicine cats were a different matter, Snakeheart had no paitence or care for them and despite only meeting Badgerscar once he'd been rapidly added to the list of cats the tom hated. Like proper hated. And he wasnt here tonight. This might actually end up well.

The senior medicine cat scanned an eye over the apprentice in their little group grunting out a "You've gotten bigger since Ive last seen you, if you can finally get a stable mentor situation going I'd bet your ready for your full medicine cat name soon... Maybe Im jumping the gun though stars knows I got my ridiculously early my frame of reference might just be skewed." Who'd even name the poor sap? Snakeheart was named by Coldamber with his lack of mentor but Bouncepaw did have a mentor however bad he was.... Actually maybe not, the shadowclan tom was nowhere to be seen and the toms next words comfirmed it. "Youre free of him? Well lucky you thats a blessing from starclan if Ive ever seen one despite the stress youre no doubt having to face now. As for the spine thing I feel for you, Kestrelstar might not want my spine but its little comfort given how freverently he's going after others."

The medicine cat heaved a great sigh obviously exhausted despite his composure. "Though given the atrocities thunderclan has been committing Im not surprise or do I really blame him at this point. Preys running well for us (its always running well for riverclan really) but herbs are another matter. Ive been stockpiling like mad but its been going just too fast I swear you'd think burnet and tansy would be easier to find but no...." His tail lashed briefly before he realised he'd basically kinda trained both these cats for the most part and hadnt told either about these herbs so had no clue if they knew them at all. Awkward but he loosened his shoulders relaxing and basically silently inviting the two to ask if they wished. If a cat he disliked was here he'd clam up but these two were fine.

Rockfall Fletcher

[Singing Jay]

“I guess” Icespark shrugged, “I don’t know, they should be here soon” They better be, she had to convince Woodheart to come with him, and with the war brewing, Woodheart would likely get nervous, and when he gets nervous he either goes to the weeping tree in ThunderClan, or to the clearing near RiverClan territory, and if he went much farther than that, well he brother could get killed

hm, guess they'll show when they feel like it Pinewhisker looked back at Icespark and smirked. So, how's life, ya know, outside of the whole Thunderclan thingy?

[Nostalgia]

Frostfeather weaved around her clanmates, looking for Amberpaw.

“Amberpaw!” She called, her eyes scanning the cats around her.

She wanted to introduce her apprentice to a few cats, it was time for Amberpaw to make a few connections.

But where was she? Perhaps the younger molly was with her new friend.

Sklee

[Raven~]

~Goldenpaw, she her, RC~

Goldenpaw gazed up towards the three leaders who where gathering up there, three because Thunderclan still hasn't arrived. Can't they even arrive on time or have they murdered so many cats they don't dare show their muzzles here
She could hear other cats talking among each other, she wasn't keen on socializing... but it was a gathering after all. That's what we're here for... She sighed and looked half-heartedly around for someone to talk with. She spotted an apprentice entering with Windclan and took a deep breath Here goes she mumbled to her self and padded up to him. Greetings

Dirtpaw turned to the apprentice quickly, worried it was a ShadowClan cat. He relaxed when he saw it was a RiverClan apprentice. "Hi, I'm Dirtpaw. From WindClan. But you probably already knew that." Great job, Dirtpaw. "Sorry, this is my first time." Please don't think I'm an idiot. Please, please don't think I'm an idiot.

[Riverfly]

"How are things in Riverclan?" Blackwing asked, from Nightclaw and especially Flypaw.

Nightclaw sighed and let out an odd, dragged out noise that sounded a little like; eeeeenjaaaaa


"There doing pretty good for me. Just for Riverclan in particular.... were doing... um, ok." She meowed. Things between Riverclan and Thunderclan were just so tense! Kestrelstar had even told them to kill any Thunderclan cats seen on the territory or the border! She just wished things could be better...

[Singing Jay]

Dirtpaw turned to the apprentice quickly, worried it was a ShadowClan cat. He relaxed when he saw it was a RiverClan apprentice. "Hi, I'm Dirtpaw. From WindClan. But you probably already knew that." Great job, Dirtpaw. "Sorry, this is my first time." Please don't think I'm an idiot. Please, please don't think I'm an idiot.

~Goldenpaw of Riverclan~

Goldenpaw, of Riverclan she mewed, calmly And no, I didn't know that but that's what gatherings are for, meeting others
She wondered if he meant his first moon as an apprentice or first gathering, if it was the latter his named might have been called out at the last gathering and she had just missed or forgotten about it but if it was his first moon as an apprentice there was no way for her to know his name.
Anyway; the first step; introduction, had worked, now on the the second or possibly the last if she messed it up; small talk...
How are things in Windclan? Yes, that was good, it didn't sound like she wanted to get information that could be used against Windclan and Dirtpaw wouldn't have to mention Shadowclan but could if he wanted to.

[Tuftdrawsanddoodles]

hm, guess they'll show when they feel like it Pinewhisker looked back at Icespark and smirked. So, how's life, ya know, outside of the whole Thunderclan thingy?

“It’s alright, not much going on” Icespark meowed, other than the upcoming war with ThunderClan, not much was happening, it was what every cat was talking about

[Zee]

[ Rockfall ]

Jackdawblaze couldn't believe he'd actually come to this moon's Gathering. Kestrelstar looked like a steaming bag of crowfood and Dawnstar was just as ugly as always. Twilightstar was--well--Jackdawblaze didn't really have an opinion on her at all. Clan life became less and less appealing to him with each passing hour, and not just because of Kestrelstar's descent into hell. In fact, he was surprised the tom hadn't exiled him with how their interaction had gone. He'd executed Quietclaw in front of everyone for something as trivial as talking back.

Though Jackdawblaze talked back all the time, at least he wasn't at the level of sheer idiocy Quietclaw had sank to. There was a time where a cat had to choose preserving his own life over being a hooligan. Oh, well.

The normally-social tom found himself practically sitting in the corner when a she-cat approached him. At first, he was excited; he thought this was going to be a pretty girl with some interest in him. But he was wrong--it was an annoying ShadowClan Apprentice. He sighed, exasperated. They were so pretentious over there for no good reason.

Leader? Did she really just ask him that? Jackdawblaze erupted into voracious laughter, shaking as he threw his head back. He was so loud the Leaders probably heard him; he was bound to get in trouble if Kestrelstar caught wind of it.

"I wouldn't lead a Clan if someone threatened to put my head on backwards," he half-spat back through chuckles. Well, she'd gotten her answer. Whether she liked it was a different question entirely.

[im a cat]

"There doing pretty good for me. Just for Riverclan in particular.... were doing... um, ok." She meowed. Things between Riverclan and Thunderclan were just so tense! Kestrelstar had even told them to kill any Thunderclan cats seen on the territory or the border! She just wished things could be better...

Nightclaw sighed yeah, Thunderclan cats have picked up murdering our clanmates as a new hobby... He shook out his fur and looked around Im gonna walk around a little bit and talk to others he turned to Blackwing and was silent for a moment It... was nice to see you again... he mewed and touched his nose to Blackwing's chin, nodded to Flypaw and slipped away in to the bunch of cats.

Blackwing looked after the other tom with a mixture of longing and joy in his gaze.

(Flypaw can choose to continue to talk to Blackwing or also go of on her own)

[WinterMara]

| Stonemask of Windclan |

' ' It's, the usual I guess. ' ' How does he describe the usual to a Shadowclan cat, the usual was just Dawnstar was playing his clan around like they were nothing and treating them like crowfood, so cats were getting riled up. He decided to say, nothing more, hoping Nightfoot wouldn't ask what the usual even was.

| tomatosoup [Lol, hopefully it goes just fine then]

[tomatosoup]

| Stonemask of Windclan |

' ' It's, the usual I guess. ' ' How does he describe the usual to a Shadowclan cat, the usual was just Dawnstar was playing his clan around like they were nothing and treating them like crowfood, so cats were getting riled up. He decided to say, nothing more, hoping Nightfoot wouldn't ask what the usual even was.

| @tomatosoup (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=14614) [Lol, hopefully it goes just fine then]


"Oh, that's.." Nightfoot trailed off, awkwardly, and coughed. "Good to, uh. Good to hear."

He's quiet for a minute, before offering, "ShadowClan is doing well, as well."

[WinterMara]

| Stonemask of Windclan |

' 'Ah, I see, so Da-' ' And he almost made a comment he shouldn't make, at least he kept his muzzle shut towards the end ' 'Nevermind that, glad your clan is doing, well.' .' He wasn't, particularly upset they were doing well, but not, happy either? It was Shadowclan and honestly, his feelings could be mixed at times.

| tomatosoup

[tomatosoup]

Nightfoot squinted at him, uncertainly.


"I'm.. glad your Clan is doing well, as well," he said, finally. He settled on the ground, waiting for the leaders to begin speaking.

[Sklee]

Frostfeather weaved around her clanmates, looking for Amberpaw.

“Amberpaw!” She called, her eyes scanning the cats around her.

She wanted to introduce her apprentice to a few cats, it was time for Amberpaw to make a few connections.

But where was she? Perhaps the younger molly was with her new friend.

Sklee

Amberpaw ran up to her. "Sorry, I got a bit............. overwhelmed."

[Nostalgia]

Amberpaw ran up to her. "Sorry, I got a bit............. overwhelmed."

Frostfeather gave her apprentice a welcoming smile.

“No worries, that’s a common feeling especially at your first gathering. Things are a bit different as Thunderclan seems to not be coming this time, which is both a shame and a blessing. Now have you met anyone from the other clans yet?”

The molly scanned the crowd as she inquired Amberpaw about her possible connections. She was wondering who would be the best cat to introduce her to. It had to be someone with a gentle aura...

[Sklee]

Frostfeather gave her apprentice a welcoming smile.

“No worries, that’s a common feeling especially at your first gathering. Things are a bit different as Thunderclan seems to not be coming this time, which is both a shame and a blessing. Now have you met anyone from the other clans yet?”

The molly scanned the crowd as she inquired Amberpaw about her possible connections. She was wondering who would be the best cat to introduce her to. It had to be someone with a gentle aura...


"Well, it's not really my first, but no, I haven't met anyone."

[Nostalgia]

"Well, it's not really my first, but no, I haven't met anyone."



Frostfeather twitched her ears in surprise.

“Oh my bad! I figured it would be your first, how silly of me. Well alright would your rather meet a Shadowclan or Windclan cat?” the warrior asked.

She decided it would be best to see what her apprentice would be comfortable with.

[Sklee]

Frostfeather twitched her ears in surprise.

“Oh my bad! I figured it would be your first, how silly of me. Well alright would your rather meet a Shadowclan or Windclan cat?” the warrior asked.

She decided it would be best to see what her apprentice would be comfortable with.


"Well, I don't really have anything against windclan, so maybe them? I just hope the warrior from before isn't there." She giggled slightly.

[Willowfern]

Hawthornmist
___________

The tom stared once again up at the Seastones, everyone was here... except for ThunderClan.
That disappointed him... though he was also very relieved, He didn’t want to be caught conversing with his sister, despite the want to.
Kestrelstar would have his head if he spotted him.
Well, I guess the Gathering will start soon, I wonder what’s going on in WindClan, and maybe ShadowClan, He thought, I’ve been so obsessed with RiverClan and ThunderClan events I’ve hardly known what was going on with the other two clans.
He sighed to himself, and curled his tail over his paws.

[Nostalgia]

"Well, I don't really have anything against windclan, so maybe them? I just hope the warrior from before isn't there." She giggled slightly.

Frostfeather blinked in amusement.

“Even if she is we don’t have to talk to her.”

Getting to her paws she motioned with her tail for Amberpaw to follow her. The white molly slipped around cats and headed straight for Windclan.

Glancing through the cats she searched for one particular one.

“Hey!”


I draw war cats

[Sklee]

Frostfeather blinked in amusement.

“Even if she is we don’t have to talk to her.”

Getting to her paws she motioned with her tail for Amberpaw to follow her. The white molly slipped around cats and headed straight for Windclan.

Glancing through the cats she searched for one particular one.

“Hey!”




//open to WC//

Amberpaw followed behind her, looking around quietly.

[Quickpaw]

~Stonewing~

WarriorzFan | Pikefluff

"Quite nice, actually," Stonewing replied before turning back to face the leaders.

He wasn't going to let Pikefluff he on his nerves. He didn't want the cat to talk to him. Gatherings were for getting cats from other Clans to annoy you-- not to talk to cats from uor own Clan and annoy them. So, even though ignoring Pikefluff a bit might make him more annoyed, Stonewing did it. He turned back and didn't even glance back.

[Tuftdrawsanddoodles]

Roseclaw looked around Seastones. She didn’t really want to find anyone to talk to, just waiting for the gathering to start. She didn’t really find need in talking to any cat.
[Roseclaw open for interaction, though she’ll be a bit closed off]

Darkshadow looked around for a cat to talk to
[Open for interaction]

Softsong glanced around. They were a bit nervous being around all these cats, and was afraid several would dislike them
[Open for interaction]

[Tuftdrawsanddoodles]

Frostfeather blinked in amusement.

“Even if she is we don’t have to talk to her.”

Getting to her paws she motioned with her tail for Amberpaw to follow her. The white molly slipped around cats and headed straight for Windclan.

Glancing through the cats she searched for one particular one.

“Hey!”


I draw war cats

Vixenpaw turned to the voice right by there, and smiled in greeting at the cats they saw, “Hi! I’m Vixenpaw, of WindClan!” She introduced herself, “You guys?”

[Undertaker]

Her dull golden eyes sparked to life. Dawnstar stared in the direction of where the slender, fleeted footed, bunnies arrived. She was glad to see the fluffy lilac pelt at the front, it's been a while since she's seen her favorite toy; Dawnstar wasn't sure how many lives that one had nor when she was going to kick the bucket. But she doubted she'd find anyone as entertain to antagonize the day that happened.

As normal, Bunnystar went about paying no attention to her and jumped right up beside Kestrelstar. She sounded like a mother fussing over her kit with how she spoke to the tom, but Dawnstar knew that to be not far from the truth now that she had her own litter of whelps to care for; Thinking of them; Dawnstar's eyes slowly scanned the incoming bunnies, looking for one that might resemble him, but saw none. No dark gray pelt nor those soul-sucking orange eyes. She supposed they wouldn't be apprentices yet; Dawnstar was eager to make their acquaintances when they were.

Dragging her claws across the smooth stone, she lifted a paw and casually cleaned her pad where some small pebbles had gotten stuck in the crevices. One ear twisted in Kestrelstar's direction when he answered Bunnystar. Nothing of interest was heard from them, so she sat and watched her clanmates as they interacted. The Gathering was a time for peace, but all it took was one tiny little slip, that peace would turn into a raging inferno of blood and claw. The tension in the air tonight belongs to Shadow and Wind, as it should. Dawnstar hadn't encouraged her cats to break this fragile truce the clans had, but at the same time, she wouldn't be upset if they did. All is fair in hate and war.

"I've grown bored, the squirrels are taking longer than usual. Perhaps they've gotten stuck in their trees, but I no longer feel like waiting for them." Dawnstar announces minutes later, she rose to stand, tail raised high to command attention, and glanced up at the moon. It was still bright, not a cloud in the sky, smirking eerily for kicks; the ShadowClan leader returned her eyes to the cats ahead of her. "ThunderClan is not coming," She directed her snarl at the gathered clans. "I'll get the mossball rolling, ShadowClan is thriving, I've gotten a few new warriors, Badgerscar, Smokemoon, Fiercefire, Stemhop, and Shadefrost."

"Despite the increase in kits, we only have a few of them ready to start their training as apprentices, Buzzardpaw, Darkpaw, Honeypaw, and our newest member Rabbitpaw." Dawnstar was still a bit irked by the lack of apprentices they had. However, she couldn't dwell on it for too long.

"We've had a few... issues with the rank of medicine cat. But it sorted it's all sorted for now. Bouncepaw is currently ShadowClan's new medicine cat, Ebonyfang has returned to his place as a warrior within the clan." It had been a bad judgment call, but nothing too horrible. Dawnstar had learned a valuable lesson. Now on to the more entertaining stuff.

"I'm sure you WindClan bunnies have something to say about this," Dawnstar sneered as she cast a condescending glance at the WindClan cowards. "but before you, all start squealing and crying about how mean and horrible us 'toads' have been; let's get something straight." Swiping a paw full of long, sharp claws across the stone, she pointed a single talon at her favorite little Bunnystar.

"You hareballs owe me and my clan, you promised up prey, and you didn't get us that prey. So I graciously took it upon myself to have cats take what we rightfully deserve instead of hassling you about it, you are welcome." The utter sincerity in that last word made it seem like she had been doing WindClan one of the greatest of favors.

"We moved the border and took some of your territory in return for the lack of prey. Yet when this was told to that pitiful group of bunnies you call patrol, they decided to attack my cats. You mousebrains attacked us first, so my cats defended themselves and our new territory. The death and injuries are on you and your bunnies, Bunnystar. That land belongs to my clan now. You can all whine and complain to StarClan for all I care, you can have the land back maybe once I'm dead." Dawnstar cocked her head to the right in thought for a moment.

"I would say I'm sorry about that bunny body my hound took, but since it was on ShadowClan territory, it was his to keep. My cats have a kill order, we'll keep on piling the bodies up until you harebrains get it through your little heads. I've got no qualms about marking our new territory in your bunny blood if it gets this point across. Do not cross or attempt to move our borders. That land is no longer yours." Dawnstar spat out her words at the bunnies in the crowd. This was fun, she should have moved the borders ages ago. She finished with that threat, stepping back to let someone else take her place.
Moonraven spade

[WinterMara]

| Stonemask of Windclan |

Oh how pleasant, Dawnstar had to open her mouth first, sure, Thunderclan didn't seem to be arriving, but he despised the Shadowclan leader with a passion, and who didn't? So of course he didn't want her to speak first. Oh, they experienced medicine cat issues? Surprising, not, honestly, their highranks were bound to have some form of shake-up sometimes soon with all their shenanigans.

Speaking of which, she brought up the borders. This cat had no patience, did she? He wasn't sure what Windclans due date was since, he wasn't in the clan when Dawnstar brought up any repayments, but considering her temper when bringing up 'the squirrels', he'd assumed that her patience was very, very small.

And finally, he heard the last part, oh Starclan. Stonemask didn't open his mouth to speak against her, that'd be mousebrained, but considering that they were taking territory, with no mentioning of this to Twilightstar, and then took a cat's body? Well, the tom felt as if Dawnstar was just being whiny herself, but then again, maybe he was just overreacting due to his hate of the clan of toads.

[liz]

w i n d c l a n
> elkbound - seeking windclan!
Typically one to beeline for his neighbours, the warrior found it… odd to have such an anxious energy in the air. Nobody was necessarily making him seclude himself to WindClan’s crowded little section of the seastones, but that felt like the most appropriate option. As much as Elkbound would like to associate with some of the less antagonistic clans to his own, the tangible feeling that everyone was on edge shot that idea down quickly.
Tail wrapped tightly around his paws, the brown tabby cast glances around the gathering for just long enough to find himself growing aggravated with the tense feeling rising in his own chest, ending up padding further into the group of WindClanners in search of someone to have a nice chat with to settle his nerves.
s h a d o w c l a n
> sedgeshade - open to anyone!
Trapped within a group of his peers; oh, the irony. In a literal sense, no, the tom was not attending the gathering as a warrior turned prisoner, but that’s absolutely what it felt like. After discovering that Dawnstar’s eye was on him, the feeling of being watched pretty well piloted everything the cream cat did. Here he was, at the gathering- something Sedgeshade hadn’t found himself agreeing to in nearly an apprentice’s age, and yet had gone out of his way to inquire about in the hopes that proactivity would win him neutrality with his leader- worried his lack of sociability wasn’t winning him any favour, genuinely considering starting smalltalk with someone. Gah.
Had to be ShadowClan- right? Or would a few hollow threats to the .. opposition help? Socialize with clanmates, who he had done nothing but snap at for moons, or bully an apprentice and win brownie points for sending them off with their tail tucked…eugh, the cat’s thinking centralizing on what could keep him safe within ShadowClan was enough to disgust himself. While debating those ideas, the warrior was utterly unable to pry his gaze away from the WindClan gathering across the clearing, nor to banish the prickling, unwanted secondary ideas from his mind. Unless he planned on picking up and leaving the swamps right then and there, Sedgeshade had no business talking to them, absolutely not while the massive form of ShadowClan’s leader leered over every cat in the vicinity. Whatever bystander’s guilt he felt after seeing the atrocity of the border attack could wait until this coward was alone.
[ pikejaw SC, rapidwhisker RC and driftbreeze RC are attending, will be posted separately! ]

[~Fierce~]

~Darkclaw~
Darkclaw stayed in her spot and her golden gaze traveled towards where the leaders sat, her gaze fixing on Dawnstar as she started speaking. Her fur bristled in anger and once Dawnstar was finished, she stood up from her spot and padded closer to the leaders, in view of them. She raised her head confidently and her golden gaze sought out Dawnstar. "You're right about one thing Dawnstar. We should not be complaining towards Starclan about our problems. Maybe the Dark Forest would serve us better. You seem to be the type of cat who would go there once you die. One thing is for certain. I will make sure you pay for what you have done to my clan. I don't care if I do it alone or if every cat in existence joins me. I will die trying to defeat you." She snarled up towards Dawnstar, hate and rage obvious in her deep voice and golden gaze.
:heartbounce: Undertaker Moonraven spade:heartbounce:

[Willowfern]

OPEN

Now this would be an interesting gathering. Falconfeather stalked into the gathering place. She wasn't too far behind Badgerscar or Dawnstar, but didn't feel like talking to either of them. It was always a bit uncomfortable when they were the first cats there. Well, it was uncomfortable for her whenever she was there. The light brown tabby didn't have many friends, let alone in other clans. She stared anxiously around and padded into a corner where, hopefully, she wouldn't be seen. Staring out as everyone else filed in, no one she knew seemed to appear. Which clan would come next? Thunderclan, Riverclan, or Windclan.


Hawthornmist
___________

Spotting the she-cat hiding on the outskirts of the clearing, Hawthornmist called to her,
"Hello, ShadowClan, right?"

[Sklee]

Amberpaw heard the announcement and looked up in surprise. No wonder that warrior had been being so defensive! She kept following Frostfeather, but a bit more cautiously now.

Nostalgia

[liz]

[ pikejaw - shadowclan warrior ]> ~Fierceclaw~ darkclaw

“Oh you will, will you?”
The tabby didn’t even stand up to make his taunt, for once the first of his clanmates to react to something so challenging. No doubt other cats would have much more than a simple, half-humorous jab to give to the WindClan warrior, things the tom would typically stand back and watch rather than participate, but the opportunity was there for the swiping and Pikejaw made sure to snatch it. ”Are you planning on enacting your revenge now, or are we all about to be kept in suspense while you and Dawnstar compare your schedules?” Tone calm with a hint of humour, the tom raised his voice above the crowd.
If prompted, he could sympathize with the the molly’s emotions rising over lost clanmates, but the fact that WindClan had so stupidly set themselves up for the attack by refusing to heed their agreement bred apathy in the cat’s mind without even mentioning how pathetic it was to be yowling away at a gathering about it. Neutrality, as the young cat had recently discovered, was an easy path to embracing mediocrity; the more the warrior tuned in to clan events and attitudes towards the borders, the more he found the drive to involve himself in them increasing. Perhaps he’d shake things up. To attack the cat would be idiotic at this point, but the possibility of following another’s first move into battle wasn’t… entirely discarded in his mind.
The cat stood up in the crowd, eyes honed in on the warrior with more intensity than the rather laughable comment he had made just before would have indicated.

[Nostalgia]

Vixenpaw turned to the voice right by there, and smiled in greeting at the cats they saw, “Hi! I’m Vixenpaw, of WindClan!” She introduced herself, “You guys?”

The gathering had started but Frostfeather sat down near Vixenpaw and motioned with her tail to Amberpaw to join them.

“Hello, Im Frostfeather and this is Amberpaw,” she said in a hush, her eyes glued to the Shadowclan leader.

Sklee

[WinterMara]

| Stonemask of Windclan |

Oh boy, he didn't mind Darkclaw but, in all honesty, it felt as if she just made Windclan the biggest embarrassment tonight. She did speak the clans emotions, sure, but saying them at a gathering, infront of two other clans? What would Kestralstar think, actually, another issue. What would Twilightstar think, it should be her place to say Windclans opinions, right? Once again, he kept quiet, if he said anything, he'd just add fuel to the fire.

[Sklee]

The gathering had started but Frostfeather sat down near Vixenpaw and motioned with her tail to Amberpaw to join them.

“Hello, Im Frostfeather and this is Amberpaw,” she said in a hush, her eyes glued to the Shadowclan leader.

Sklee

Amberpaw sat down, and gave a sheepish smile. "Hi. I'm Amberpaw! And Vixenpaw is a really cool name!"

I draw war cats

[tomatosoup]

Nightfoot listened to Dawnstar, trying to make his fur lie flat. Dawnstar kept the Clan fed, true enough, and most people didn't mess with them, but to casually rub WindClan's deaths in their faces as though it were a favor-


Nightfoot flicked his tail and glanced around the clearing. He felt loyalty and love for ShadowClan, but day in and day out it was becoming soured by fear; fear of Dawnstar, fear of her killer, Grimhound, fear of the fights she would gladly bring down on them. Shame, too, for the way she treated the other Clans.


But loyalty to ShadowClan meant loyalty to Dawnstar. Nightfoot kept his expression neutral, and listened.

[Poprock]

Fletcher Rani

She blinked, surprise evident on her face. That was not the response she was expecting from the Shadowclan tom. A petty retort about their stolen land or dead clanmates was what she had been expecting. Maybe even a dig about her personally. She almost wanted that to happen, to give her an excuse to shred his ears. Just to satisfy her claw's pleas for Shadowclan blood.

And yet Bouncepaw calmly responded with a firm dismissal of Badgerscar, and even a dig at his own leader. Did this one somehow miss the brainwashing all the kits there seemed to go through? Did he not realize that Dawnstar was right there?

Against all odds a smile crept on to her face, sending a quick glance up at her leader. Twilightstar was no blood thirsty heathen. She was the caring leader of the quickest cats in the forest. Of course Peachfrost had complaints. Twilightstar was too hesitant. Too quiet. There were a pawful of deaths Peach could blame her for. But she would never say any of these things to the enemy! "I'd be happy to help you get rid of her, Bouncepaw!" She smiled, a stark contrast to her sinister offer. More than happy.

Turning to Snakeheart, she listened politely as he vented. If Kestrelstar wasn't enough evidence of the stress this upcoming war was putting on Riverclan, he was. Despite his collected composure, it was clear the tom was exhausted. Poor thing... Was there anything she could do to help? Perhaps her signature head lick wasn't the best idea right now. Oh! "You know, I have a bit of burnet laying around in my den. If you want I would be more than happy to lend you some."

Then came Dawnstar. Her screechy voice yowling useless announcements to an uncaring crowd. The molly did her best to tune her out, to (somewhat) flatten her spiked up fur and keep her lip from curling in disgust. And it still wasn't enough to stop the furious hiss that left her as Dawnstar brought up the stolen territory. Flaunted it in Twilightstar's face like Windclan was somehow in the wrong for not keeping their end of the bargain they never agreed to. Her tail lashed angerly as she kept herself from yowling up at the "leader".

[Levi 99]

At the mention of his name Shadefrost perked his ears towards his leader, giving an effort to listen more carefully now. The meeting seemed to be starting which was great for him he guessed the sooner they started the sooner they could go back to camp, he was a little interested in what Dawnstar's toy had to say but for the most part he was just bored.

[Tuftdrawsanddoodles]

Amberpaw sat down, and gave a sheepish smile. "Hi. I'm Amberpaw! And Vixenpaw is a really cool name!"

I draw war cats


“Thanks!” Vixenpaw meowed, “Nice to meet you!”
Nostalgia

[~Fierce~]

~Darkclaw~
Darkclaw quickly turned around, her golden gaze scanning the crowd for the cat that had spoken to her. She listened calmly, seeming uninterested, as her golden eyes kept scanning where the voice had come from. Her eyes locked onto a tom as he stood up and she assumed this was the speaker, since his eyes were latched onto her. She looked at the tom with the same anger and rage that she had thrown towards Dawnstar. "I will not be doing it now but I will make sure that ... that my unborn kits get to have a peaceful life in a clan where they don't have to look over their shoulder, waiting for an attack by a Shadowclan cat, especially Dawnstar." She growled to the tom, her golden gaze now containing something else; determination.
:heartbounce: liz :heartbounce:

[Sklee]

“Thanks!” Vixenpaw meowed, “Nice to meet you!”
Nostalgia

"Same! So, uh, who's your mentor?"

Nostalgia

[Nostalgia]

"Same! So, uh, who's your mentor?"

Nostalgia
“Thanks!” Vixenpaw meowed, “Nice to meet you!”
Nostalgia

Frostfeather watched with amused eyes as the apprentices started chatting. She hoped that this would be a good opportunity for Amberpaw to get more comfortable with other apprentice. With her ear twitching good naturally, she let the apprentices chat between them self while her attention returned to the leaders and whatever was happening between the two other warriors.

She tried to assess the tension wondering to herself at what point she should pull Amberpaw back towards their clan, Windclan and Shadowclan seemed like they could break the truce and start a fight at any minute.

[Tuftdrawsanddoodles]

“Elkbound!” Vixenpaw meowed in reply, “Don’t know exactly where he is right now, who’s your mentor?”
Sklee Nostalgia

[Sklee]

“Elkbound!” Vixenpaw meowed in reply, “Don’t know exactly where he is right now, who’s your mentor?”
Sklee Nostalgia

"Frostfeather right here! She's about the best mentor any cat could ask for!"

Nostalgia

[spade]

Ah, so it appeared that ThunderClan wasn't arriving after all. Something about this flooded Kestrelstar's pelt with satisfaction, a single twitch of his ear and a gleam in his eye. Curved claws scraped the rock underneath as the anticipation to face the fox-hearted traitorous Clan dissipated, settling back down along with him as he took a seat once more.

At least it would give RiverClan a chance to relax, to drop their guard. No qualms had been started in the past few moons with either WindClan or ShadowClan, so the gray tabby saw no reason to feel anxious in regards to either of their announcements. It was clear that the rivalry going on between Dawnstar and Twilightstar was ablaze, hot as ever and flickering between hot and boiling. It didn't concern him or RiverClan though, so he simply stayed silent.

Dawnstar's announcements of new warriors and apprentices, and finally... oh, this was interesting. A patrol border skirmish? Interest piqued a bit, Kestrelstar's yellow gaze swept over the gathered cats below, picking out one massive cat in particular. He'd already had an entanglement before with two of his warriors, and momentarily the leader wondered what if would take to bring a powerhouse like that into RiverClan. Dawnstar seemed to be holding his leash rather tight, and just one look at the hound sent shivers down Kestrelstar's spine.

As the ShadowClan leader stepped back, Kestrelstar got to his paws and padded forward, taking her place. "RiverClan, despite the attempts to keep us down made by ThunderClan, has been thriving. It was not announced at the last Gathering, and I'm sure you're all well aware by now, but Splashleap is RiverClan's new deputy." Briefly the leader glanced down to where the ginger and white molly sat, sharing a look with her. She deserved that moment, and the guilt from not announcing it last time was still eating away at him.

Lifting his gaze, the leader continued. "We've also welcomed several new apprentices to the start of their training; Silverpaw, Frostpaw, Webpaw, Tumblepaw, Mistypaw, Birchpaw, Rainingpaw, Crowpaw, Lightpaw, Orchidpaw, and Fidgetpaw. I expect that soon they will all make excellent additions to our warrior ranks." He saw a few of them here among the crowd tonight; their first Gathering as apprentices. As long as they were keeping to themselves and not sharing any secrets, he felt a bit relieved that there was a bit of normalcy in their young lives. "Among our apprentices now is Vinepelt, now Vinepaw - demoted for her actions during the last Gathering." He wasn't sure if the apprentice had managed to sneak her way into the Gathering, but at least she wasn't causing any issues this time.

"RiverClan has two new warriors that were welcomed into our ranks; Nightleap was my former apprentice and has done well to earn her name, and a warrior seeking refuge from ShadowClan," Kestrelstar took a moment to shook a look to Dawnstar to gauge her reaction to this news, "by the name of Stormshadow shows great potential. His new RiverClan name is Graystorm." He wasn't sure if this would embarrass the ShadowClan leader, and to be honest he didn't care. It didn't change the trickle of pride dripping from his heart that RiverClan was becoming a Clan that those in the other three Clans wished to be apart of.

"Tensions with ThunderClan are as high as ever," Kestrelstar began, finally getting into what he wanted to. Even if the squirrels weren't here, he would still inform WindClan and ShadowClan of their heinous crimes. "A ThunderClan warrior attacked one of our border patrols and injured Splashleap, along with several other warriors. The attempted seemed planned, as he had attempted to mask his scent." A moment of silence fell as the leader prepared himself for the next part.

"It also saddens me to announce... two more deaths at the claws of ThunderClan." A certain darkness took over Kestrelstar's tone, yellow eyes narrowing as pupils went to slits. Claws gripped the rock as he fought to steady himself. "My apprentice Peonypaw was found slaughtered by the coyotes that ThunderClan drove into our territory, and another young warrior was killed directly by the claws of a ThunderClan warrior when he crossed the border to attack a peaceful hunting patrol. I'm certain many of you knew her; our Clan mourns the loss of Petuniaflame." For a moment, Kestrelstar let silence fall over him, swallowing the rage and grief that threatened to drown him. Steady. Steady. Stay upright.

Part of him knew deep down that ThunderClan wouldn't be arriving. He knew of their death toll that was rising - resulted only from their leader's unwillingness to do anything to keep the peace he so desperately had sought. He could picture them scrambling, curious what chaos was erupting back at their camp right now.

Had they found his gift?

"I know not what ThunderClan plans to do, with their merciless slaughtering of RiverClan apprentices and warriors, but I urge the other Clans to be warned. With so many innocent lives lost, I worry that their plans might be more sinister than first thought." A look of concerned fear shot across his gaze as Kestrelstar stared down at the cats below. He had to warn them. ThunderClan was getting out of control. There was no need to announce that he had ordered a kill on sight order - the recipient of the warning wouldn't be coming - but perhaps he could warn the other Clans.

"That is all from RiverClan," Kestrelstar concluded with a sharp nod as he stepped back to allow Twilightstar to finish out the Gathering.

// Undertaker Moonraven

[Nostalgia]

"Frostfeather right here! She's about the best mentor any cat could ask for!"

Nostalgia

Frostfeather gave Vixenpaw a warm blink as their leader started to speak.

I draw war cats

[Tuftdrawsanddoodles]

"Frostfeather right here! She's about the best mentor any cat could ask for!"

Nostalgia

“Oh, cool!” Vixenpaw meowed, before turning to hear Kestrelstar briefly

Nostalgia

[WinterMara]

| Stonemask of Windclan |

Well, that would explain why Kestralstar looked as if he was about to lose all of his lives at the gathering. He did feel as if Riverclan, left something out, but it could just be because he missed quite a few gatherings, so he personally stayed neutral. Not his clan, so why be too concerned, after all, Twilightstar seemed strict as of late, and would probably prepare them for Thunderclan anyways. He also doubted Shadowclan would be concerned, since, well, it's Shadowclan, they think they're the best and, Dawnstar probably didn't care.

[Levi 99]

Hmm, this truly was an interesting gathering, although it was a bit too much information for the blue eyed warrior to process at once. There were new apprentices and new warriors (one of them claiming to be a warrior that Shadefrost never heard of), and for some odd reason a crazy amount of deaths. Hearing the names of the cats who died made Shadefrost wonder why SC couldn't be more like RC and TC, killing WC cats every day with no remorse. it was the perfect clan in his opinion, but instead of letting his thoughts and imaginations run wild he brought his attention back to the announcements, only one leader left.

[Sklee]

“Oh, cool!” Vixenpaw meowed, before turning to hear Kestrelstar briefly

Nostalgia

Amberpaw listened to the announcement as well. She knew most of it already, but she hadn't known the Thunderclan warrior had masked their scent. She'd always considered them brave, but she guessed not.

Nostalgia

[Tuftdrawsanddoodles]

[I]Woah! ThunderClan killed a lot of cats[I]Vixenpaw thought. And a lot of cats had joined RiverClan too. Ha, maybe she should join RiverClan!

[Puddle~]

Though most definitely not his favorite cat in the world, Finchwhisker was almost relieved when Wolffang leaped up onto the ledge beside him. Gatherings were always moderately better with some sort of company, even if that company happened to be his worst enemy. "Good evening," he said, dipping his head slightly in greeting. Before he could say anything else, however, Wolffang had already turned away. He let out a small huff of indignation. What was up with the other deputies always being so blatantly antisocial? Was that not supposedly the entire point of gatherings? Sure, tensions were still high between their clans, but if their leaders and clanmates were talking, even if it wasn't exactly friendly conversation, why should they not do the same?

Splashleap must've arrived rather silently while he was distracted with Wolffang, for the dark tom was nearly startled when he turned his head the other direction and saw that she'd been sitting right there. "Good evening to you as well." He considered attempting to talk to her instead, but something stopped him. The other deputy seemed rather anxious about something, which he didn't quite understand, as she'd seemed completely fine the last gathering, but oh well. He doubted a conversation between them would get very far if her mind was fixated on something else. There had been at least some small talk amongst the three of them last gathering, and he'd seen that as a positive sign that they were interested in socializing, but it seemed like that wasn't sticking around. Somewhat frustrated, he glanced up at the leaders, just waiting for the announcements to begin so they could get this over with and go back home.

He'd become so accustomed to a maximum of three deputies on the ledge, that he'd nearly forgotten about ThunderClan. But when Dawnstar eventually kicked off the announcements, it finally hit him that they hadn't shown up yet. Interesting. By the time it came RiverClan's turn to give their announcements, Finchwhisker's curiosity was through the roof. He gave his full attention to Kestrelstar, keen on finding out what was going on. More high tensions and fighting? Ah, so that was presumably why ThunderClan hadn't come around this time. Of course, he lived for the rush of all this drama. ShadowClan's ongoing feud with WindClan was still exciting at times, but it'd been happening for so long that it was just becoming a standard, everyday part of life. But this new dispute was something fresh and he was all for it.

TheNyanCatMinecart gs29513

[~Mothman~]

Ashnose

Ashnose was appalled an shocked at what Dawnstar, her former leader, was aying about her clan. She stared openly at the ShadowClan leader, unable to tear her gaze away. Undertaker


Darkpaw

Darkpaw moved closer to Flametail as Dawnstar spoke, taking comfort in the warmth of his mentor. Swiftstripe

[Nixey]

Ashnose

Ashnose was appalled an shocked at what Dawnstar, her former leader, was aying about her clan. She stared openly at the ShadowClan leader, unable to tear her gaze away. Undertaker


Darkpaw

Darkpaw moved closer to Flametail as Dawnstar spoke, taking comfort in the warmth of his mentor. Swiftstripe
~Flametail~
Gently, Flametail placed his fluffy tail around Darkpaw. He had listened to both leaders, shock stirring in his belly as both Dawnstar and Kestrelstar spoke up. Flametail puffed out a soft breath as he gave a gentle smile towards Darkpaw “it’s alright, nothing will happen to you,” not here, not now, not under Flametails watchful eye.

[~Mothman~]

~Flametail~
Gently, Flametail placed his fluffy tail around Darkpaw. He had listened to both leaders, shock stirring in his belly as both Dawnstar and Kestrelstar spoke up. Flametail puffed out a soft breath as he gave a gentle smile towards Darkpaw “it’s alright, nothing will happen to you,” not here, not now, not under Flametails watchful eye.
How can you be sure? the apprentice hissed.

[Nixey]

How can you be sure? the apprentice hissed.
~Flametail~
He paused for a moment before he sighed out “well, for one thing I don’t think any cat here would be mousebrained enough to start a fight during the gathering,” well, at least he hoped not. Speaking up again he looked towards the leaders “secondly, I highly doubt one of the leaders would hurt a apprentice fresh out the nursery,” turning his shimmering brown gaze back to the apprentice ”and thirdly, I wouldn’t let anything happen to you,”.

[~Mothman~]

~Flametail~
He paused for a moment before he sighed out “well, for one thing I don’t think any cat here would be mousebrained enough to start a fight during the gathering,” well, at least he hoped not. Speaking up again he looked towards the leaders “secondly, I highly doubt one of the leaders would hurt a apprentice fresh out the nursery,” turning his shimmering brown gaze back to the apprentice ”and thirdly, I wouldn’t let anything happen to you,”.
Darkpaw looked at his mentor, a new gratitude surging up inside of him. He looked into the older warriors eyes and rubbed against him.
Thank you, Flametail.

[Willowfern]

Hawthornmist
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Uh oh.
Was Kestrelstar trying to cause an all out brawl?!
Hawthornmist couldn’t believe what was going on, this was insanity.

[Poprock]

OhZeeWolf
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Her nose wrinkled in distaste at the boisterous laughter. What was so funny? Kestrelstar looked like he was about to fall over and die any second! Shouldn't this warrior be pissed? Maybe cuff her around the ear like the elders used to do back home. Instead, the tom found amusement! Well, he certainly wouldn't be a threat. She thought as her ear twitched in annoyance.

She had approached this tom to see if he would be deputy material for his clan. See if there was any chance of an uprising for the fishies. Instead, it seemed like the Riverclan cats and the leader were tolerating each other, and nothing more. She quietly stored that thought away for the future.

"Hmph. Well then I suppose you won't be a threat when I become leader." She meowed with disinterest, gazing up at her wonderful leader. "I'm sure once I get my warrior name Dawnstar will make me her second in command. You should get used to hearing from me."

[Socks]

~Swiftwind~
Her yellow gaze, which seemed to almost glow in the moons light, was rested softly on Bearpaw. Leaning over, she brushed her fur along his side as her gaze seemed to search for something “it’s ok, I know this is nerve wrecking-“ she paused as her gaze landed on something.

She glanced back at him as she moved to stand at his side. Her pelt now brushed along his as she angled her ears towards a less crowded area on the edge ”we can go sit there if you’d like,” by now, it could be clear that Swiftwind didn’t exactly instead to leave her apprentices side for now.
// Bearpaw

The apprentice swallowed thickly, the feeling of his mentor's fur brushing his own helping him feel grounded and less like he was watching himself from outside his body. His heart was still quick but his breath was a little less shaky. He didn't want to look up at the cats around him so his eyes stayed on the ground but that didn't stop him from hearing Dawnstar's cruel words directed towards his clan. Those cold-hearted cats had killed his clanmates and stole the body of a WindClan cat, how despicable. He wanted to get angry but it only made him terrified.

"Yes, let's go there." He spoke before he'd even realized. He stood and pressed against Swiftwind like a shivering kit, as much as he tried to now ignore the leaders' announcements he couldn't pretend he didn't hear Kestrelstar announce the deaths caused by RiverClan and ThunderClan's disputes. "A-am I gonna have to fight soon? Will ShadowClan k-... Kill me too?" He mumbled, he had known of the dangers of the clan's lives when he was a kit but everything felt so much more real right now.

[wolfie]

Wolfwhisper | Shadowclan Warrior | Swiftstripe
"Mhm! I collectedd themm!" Wolfwhisper replied back, a sense of pride radiating off the tom. His collection shifted every now and then. Sometimes he would give his items away once he no longer felt as if he needed their symbolism. Currently he was in possession of three amazing rocks. Perhaps Wolfwhisper was able to catch their interest as he whispered in a much more quieter tone, "Maybe one day you can like.. see themmm! I don't thinkk Dawnstar has much against Riverclan so I can like.. bring them byy the border!" That idea sounded quite nice. It wasn't like he was doing anything wrong, anyway. (Didn't you already learn your mistake?)

Wolfwhisper giggled at the gesture before returning it. A gentle boop of the nose was great. "Sweettt!! Now we're like.. name buddies andd ramble buddies!"

He glanced towards Dawnstar as she began to speak. He supposed Thunderclan really wasn't coming, huh? He would fidget uncomfortably at the mention of the patrol and Grimhound. Wolfwhisper really didn't understand what the big deal is. Of course, he didn't voice it.

Then towards Kestrelstar and, "Woah, " Wolfwhisper squeaked out in surprise as his gaze landed on Riverclan's leader. Yikes, big yikes! Poor dude! Then Kestrelstar went on to explain what Thunderclan had did and, "OhmyStarclan, "

He glanced to Dawnwhisper, a look of pity filled his gaze. "I'm .. so sorry for your loss. That's just.. awful, " Wolfwhisper shook his head. Why would Thunderclan do such a thing?

[Nixey]

// Bearpaw

The apprentice swallowed thickly, the feeling of his mentor's fur brushing his own helping him feel grounded and less like he was watching himself from outside his body. His heart was still quick but his breath was a little less shaky. He didn't want to look up at the cats around him so his eyes stayed on the ground but that didn't stop him from hearing Dawnstar's cruel words directed towards his clan. Those cold-hearted cats had killed his clanmates and stole the body of a WindClan cat, how despicable. He wanted to get angry but it only made him terrified.

"Yes, let's go there." He spoke before he'd even realized. He stood and pressed against Swiftwind like a shivering kit, as much as he tried to now ignore the leaders' announcements he couldn't pretend he didn't hear Kestrelstar announce the deaths caused by RiverClan and ThunderClan's disputes. "A-am I gonna have to fight soon? Will ShadowClan k-... Kill me too?" He mumbled, he had known of the dangers of the clan's lives when he was a kit but everything felt so much more real right now.
~Swiftwind~
Shock, anxiety and anger stirred in her belly as she listened to Dawnstar. Silently she wished she could rip the leader in two but Swiftwind knew that wasn’t truly her place. After the initial shock of both announcements had passed, she began to lead Bearpaw to the less crowed and much quieter area she had spotted.
Hearing him speak, Swiftwind turned her gaze onto Bearpaw. Her apprentices question seemed to shatter her heart as she took in a deep breath, she could never promise him not having to fight because she didn’t know. Letting Bearpaw keep pressed against her Swiftwind smiled softly at him “right now? I doubt it, you’re fresh out the nursery and I’ve barely had time to train you,” pausing, she thought about the other question. Resting her tail along his back in a comforting manner, she shook her head lightly “I won’t let that happen, Bearpaw, they’d have to go through me first,” for a moment she debated her next words, trying to bring a bit more light into the situation she spoke in a joking tone “they’d have to catch me too,” her size allowed her to be quite quick and agile, just not the best with strength.
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Wolfwhisper | Shadowclan Warrior | Swiftstripe
"Mhm! I collectedd themm!" Wolfwhisper replied back, a sense of pride radiating off the tom. His collection shifted every now and then. Sometimes he would give his items away once he no longer felt as if he needed their symbolism. Currently he was in possession of three amazing rocks. Perhaps Wolfwhisper was able to catch their interest as he whispered in a much more quieter tone, "Maybe one day you can like.. see themmm! I don't thinkk Dawnstar has much against Riverclan so I can like.. bring them byy the border!" That idea sounded quite nice. It wasn't like he was doing anything wrong, anyway. (Didn't you already learn your mistake?)

Wolfwhisper giggled at the gesture before returning it. A gentle boop of the nose was great. "Sweettt!! Now we're like.. name buddies andd ramble buddies!"

He glanced towards Dawnstar as she began to speak. He supposed Thunderclan really wasn't coming, huh? He would fidget uncomfortably at the mention of the patrol and Grimhound. Wolfwhisper really didn't understand what the big deal is. Of course, he didn't voice it.

Then towards Kestrelstar and, "Woah, " Wolfwhisper squeaked out in surprise as his gaze landed on Riverclan's leader. Yikes, big yikes! Poor dude! Then Kestrelstar went on to explain what Thunderclan had did and, "OhmyStarclan, "

He glanced to Dawnwhisper, a look of pity filled his gaze. "I'm .. so sorry for your loss. That's just.. awful, " Wolfwhisper shook his head. Why would Thunderclan do such a thing?


~Dawnwhisper~
Dawnwhisper smiled at his comment about being name and ramble buddies. Shockingly, they were quite enjoying themselves. Tilting their head, they thought over what Wolfwhisper had said about coming to the border to view the rocks. Nodding softly, they meowed softly ”I suppose, maybe,” ‘once everything dies down..’ they didn’t want to be seen as a traitor to their clan, not now especially.
When Dawnstar began to speak, Dawnwhisper turned their gaze up towards the leaders and fell quiet. Dawnstar sounded so..patronizing towards Windclan, though, they supposed that’s what Kestrelstar would’ve sounded like towards Thunderclan, or maybe even started a all out brawl.
Their ears lowered slightly when Kestrelstar began to speak. Terror stirred silently deep down, even with how sickly he looked Dawnwhisper knew if he found out they weren’t sure with his order against Thunderclan they might be exiled or even killed. Though when Wolfwhispers words reached their ears they snapped out of their thoughts. Blue-grey eyes now rested back on him as they sucked in a breath ”honestly..I didn’t know those cats that well,” their ears lowered slightly as a tinge of guilt stabbed their heart. “But a lot of cats are struggling to deal with the loses,” that was just a overview of it, they didn’t want to, didn’t even know if they were allowed to go in depth about what they meant.

[gs29513]

A voice she had actually forgotten about called out to her in a rather ostentatious manner. In a but, Rookpaw recalled Deadpaw, turning to her and lifting an eyebrow before grinning slightly. Her mood had somewhat improved suddenly. She dud have to stop her leg from flinching as she still had a slight "fight or flight" reaction triggered.The molly had intrigued her on her manner, and now that Rookpaw had Finchpaw as her best friend she was certain "snarky rival" was her type of friend. Why not make another one.
"Hey, person I met once, glad to see you alive and kicking. I guess so. My mom's gone somewhere, my dead dad stopped appearing in anyone's dreams, my brother and I don't talk anymore and me weird-uncle-thing is distant so I'd say we've gone from adoptive idiots to idiots strangers. Definitely an improvement." She replied. And besides, she had her own things going on now, even if those things mostly involved people being mad at her.
It was good to see her acquaintance, if that was how Rookpaw wanted to call it, still recognized her. Ah, but you couldn't forget my CHARMING personality. Deadpaw quipped, because she was fairly certain the first time she had met Rookpaw she had threatened to claw her pelt off. Because, you know, totally reasonable reactions to strangers who bump in to you. I'm pleased to hear that your idiotic 'family' the airquotes were almost palpable in her voice has decided to ignore you. Mine has also decided to ignore me, because my brother is busy as heck with screaming at people that aren't me, and my sister got mauled so her whole argument as to my awfulness is null and void. So yay! We can celebrate our familylessness together! Her tail twitching, Deadpaw paused a moment before continuing. So tell me all the juicy Shadowclan gossip! I'm sure you're in the center of the social circles there.

[Shade.]

It was good to see her acquaintance, if that was how Rookpaw wanted to call it, still recognized her. Ah, but you couldn't forget my CHARMING personality. Deadpaw quipped, because she was fairly certain the first time she had met Rookpaw she had threatened to claw her pelt off. Because, you know, totally reasonable reactions to strangers who bump in to you. I'm pleased to hear that your idiotic 'family' the airquotes were almost palpable in her voice has decided to ignore you. Mine has also decided to ignore me, because my brother is busy as heck with screaming at people that aren't me, and my sister got mauled so her whole argument as to my awfulness is null and void. So yay! We can celebrate our familylessness together! Her tail twitching, Deadpaw paused a moment before continuing. So tell me all the juicy Shadowclan gossip! I'm sure you're in the center of the social circles there.

Rookpaw listened to what Deadpaw had to say. Memories were coming back to her from their last meeting, about their families and such.
"I wish I had forgotten, but I guess this is for the better, I didn't have to get a nasty shock. Glad to hear they've finally left you alone. And, oh, that sounds like delicious irony!" she said and laughed. Most people would be horrified to see someone laugh at their mutilated sister but Rookpaw didn't care about appearances, plus, she doubted Deadpaw minded.
"I'm definitely not a social icon and I believe the gossip would be considered one of those clan secrets you're supposed to watch out for at gatherings. Maybe ask one of the queens." she said. Her friendship with Finchpaw was probably not considered asocial circle as much of a social line, same with her animosity with Buzzardpaw.

[TheNyanCatMinecart]

~ WOLFFANG ~

Wolffang heard Finchwhisker speak and glanced back at the ShadowClan deputy momentarily. He sounded so polite, so formal, and something about it made his pelt prickle. Not to mention that WindClan and ShadowClan had been at such odds lately. Dawnstar was the problem, not Twilightstar. Sure, they'd forgotten to pay Dawnstar back, but after all that she had done, who gave a rat's tail? Wolffang just flicked his ears at the ShadowClan deputy and turned to see Splashleap, who seemed to have appeared out of thin air. Had she been there before? He didn't know.

"Hello, Splashleap," Wolffang meowed to her. Finchwhisker seemed to have just noticed her as well, but he didn't care about the tabby tom. He'd met with the RiverClan deputy at the previous Gathering. She'd been good enough, not a bad cat, but Wolffang didn't like getting too close with cats from other Clans. "How's the prey running in RiverClan?" It was a simple and polite question, nothing too much. Wolffang had learned this past moon that he wasn't the best at conversation starters. Some called him tense and grumpy, but he was just on alert for his Clan. He had to be serious and professional.

Wolffang hadn't been paying too much mind to the leaders as he greeted his fellow deputies, but apparently ThunderClan wasn't here and now Dawnstar was starting the meeting. Twilightstar should take initiative at some point and cut that featherbrained tabby off before she could let her head get too big. What Dawnstar said made his blood boil with rage. She was making it sound as if she was entitled. Yes, it was WindClan's fault that they hadn't paid Dawnstar back, but her pushing against them again was a threat. She would've attacked them and tried to steal territory again anyway. The tip of his tail twitched, and it was all he could do to keep his claws sheathed. Voluntarily, he shifted away from Finchwhisker and imagined himself clawing that sneer off of Dawnstar's face. He'd like to, but not here, at a Gathering. Even he would obey the rule that no cat should fight.

At least Kestrelstar stepped up to make his own announcements. There was something a bit different about the RiverClan leader that Wolffan couldn't pinpoint. Splashleap had also seemed more tired. There were conflicts raging between RiverClan and ThunderClan, but why should he care too much? At least the information was good in case it crossed over to WindClan somehow. RiverClan was thriving with apprentices - and there was the mention of that stupid cat, Vinepaw, who had tried climbing onto the rock with the leaders - and some new warriors, too. ThunderClan had killed some RiverClan cats, well, one was from a coyote, but hadn't that been ThunderClan's fault? Or RiverClan being overly hostile? Wolffang wasn't sure.

Kestrelstar was warning them about ThunderClan now. Were they really so bloodthirsty, or was he making it out to be worse than it was? Wolffang gave a small shrug. He'd keep an eye out for them, but otherwise, this whole feud wasn't WindClan business. Wolffang cast a look at Splashleap, then at - ugh - Finchwhisker, wondering how they were taking it.

Puddle~ gs29513

[Raven~]

~Goldenpaw of Riverclan~

Goldenpaw, of Riverclan she mewed, calmly And no, I didn't know that but that's what gatherings are for, meeting others
She wondered if he meant his first moon as an apprentice or first gathering, if it was the latter his named might have been called out at the last gathering and she had just missed or forgotten about it but if it was his first moon as an apprentice there was no way for her to know his name.
Anyway; the first step; introduction, had worked, now on the the second or possibly the last if she messed it up; small talk...
How are things in Windclan? Yes, that was good, it didn't sound like she wanted to get information that could be used against Windclan and Dirtpaw wouldn't have to mention Shadowclan but could if he wanted to.

Dirtpaw grinned enthusiastically. "Things are going good. Twilightstar's still really nice, though ShadowClan attacked us when we were trying to give them prey. They might have taken some of our territory too, but I'm not sure." Was that too much? He hoped it wasn't too much.

[Zee]

[ Rockfall ]

Wow. This ShadowClan Apprentice was so particularly unimpressive that Jackdawblaze was beginning to find himself entertained after all. And here he thought this Gathering was just going to be more boring Kestrelstar nonsense. Already a hair's breadth from leaving RiverClan, Jackdawblaze needed moments like these to stay sane.

"Are you that daft?" he asked her, a loud wheeze following his question. Any Apprentice who thought they were of more use to their Leader as genuine help instead of a punching bag was clinically insane. This one was certainly no exception. "If you tell me your name, I'll forget about it in two seconds and never hear it again!"

Hell. Was all of ShadowClan this insane? If so, that explained more than Jackdawblaze was willing to ponder. It was a damn good thing RiverClan wasn't too involved with them because Jackdawblaze would drown himself if he had to listen to this every day.

[Ziera]

// MooingPanda

Sparkpaw met Embershadow's less than welcoming gaze with an impenetrable wall of cheery snark. He was always so reactive. It amused the apprentice, although deep inside, it didn't feel like she earned anything truly worthwhile; a reaction from her former mentor would've been more astounding. This guy was just...well. Easy. She still enjoyed him, though.

"Thanks!" Spark said, tongue poking out from her teeth just a smidge before she plopped down beside Embershadow. Completely ignoring the glaring signs her company was unwanted.

Gatherings always fascinated the young feline and her blue eyes sparkled with interest. Dawnstar's stand against Twilight was predictable, but, no ThunderClan! And Kestrelstar. Sparkpaw tiled her head, trying to get a better read on him because he looked...and sounded...much different. Huh.

"What do you think's cooking up between them?" Sparkpaw asked Embershadow, referencing RiverClan and ThunderClan. She didn't believe for a second Kestrel's report was everything to the story for two reasons: 1) ThunderClan wasn't there to tell their side of things and 2), Sparkpaw suspected the clan able to actually show up for a code-mandated gathering was automatically better off. How tangled all this was; Sparkpaw observed with mounting interest.

[poppy]

HA.

How cute was that, Kestrelstar blamed ThunderClan. Knowing the king of fish was too proud to admit his own faults, Brackenpaw was sure there was more to the story. Buuuut, she didn't care, because she wanted to find a bunny to pick on!

Her reaction was somewhat delayed, as she had hung back behind the group, not sure why she even bothered coming. Perhaps her mind worked and didn't tell her what it's plan was, but she was sure that the reason unknown to her had something to do with spectating the drama unfolding.

The squirrels weren't here, sadly, which put a damper on the night. No one could argue with something that wasn't there to be insulted. Maybe it was tactful, Squirrelstar surely wanted to keep his tail out of the mix. Or maybe something more sinister was happening.... like maybe a murder from the inside.

Ha. Her imagination was a funny thing.

If she was honest, the fishes and the bunnies were both certainly playing the victim here. "They murdered our cats, they ambushed them at the border!" The most common thing the bunnies had to say, and the fish... well.... she didn't know because she ignored them, found them obnoxious, whiny little chunks. But all she heard was, "It's all their fault! We're innocent!"

Pathetic.

If they were innocent as they said, why were they so defensive? Every line Fishstar said seemed to be carefully practiced, and the goody-four-paw squirrelcats didn't seem like the type to be the bad guy. Usually they were smarter about doing bad things and hiding it.

And they said ShadowClan were the bad cats?

Hysterical, really it was. The Clans were a mess, only ShadowClan seemed to be holding themselves together. The only problem with ShadowClan was that there were fish-bunny-squirrel enthusiasts left and right, always rebelling and questioning Dawnstar, then she killed them. The only bad thing about Dawnstar's response was it made more rebels emerge.

But even if there were five cats left in the damn Clan, at least they would be loyal. If they didn't like Dawnstar, they could leave. Brackenpaw would show them to the border herself, and they could go join BunnyClan... maybe with a little less fur than they expected.

I swear, if any bunnies come up and talk to me....


[OPEN]

[gs29513]

TheNyanCatMinecart Puddle~
Splashleap would have been perfectly content to not talk, to avoid saying something that could potentially be taken the wrong way, or used against her, or anything at all really. But it seemed the other two deputies had different plans, the typical formalities of hellos followed by questions in Wolffang's case. It wasn't that she didn't like to talk, or had any particular aversion to the two toms she currently sat beside. They were nice enough, if uninterested with interacting with eachother. That did make conversations rather difficult, but she could manage. She supposed Kestrelstar must deal in the same manner on the highrock.

The fact that Thunderclan was decidedly NOT somewhere she could keep a good eye on them was another worry to add to her list. Along with all the ones about her not being good enough. Perhaps the other deputies felt like this too? Like they wouldn't be able to take over from their leaders if something happened, like they were constantly failing their clan? But talking about such feelings involved admitting you HAD such feelings, further feeding said feelings. Yeah, Splashleap was going to pass on that one thanks, save the mushy feelings talks for later when she was certain no one could hear her. Instead of the literal most public setting in the clans.

Settling for a quick Hello to you both. and a dip of the head to Finchwhisker and Wolffang, the molly tried to squash the insecurities well out of her mind. If there was ever a time she needed to be able to focus, it was now. Now when the eyes of three clans were upon her and.....no, she was spiraling again. Running her claws(gently) through her own fur, Splashleap set about conentrating enough to answer Wolffang's question.

The prey's running well enough. Well, swimming well enough. she mewed, a small, dry chuckle at her own joke making the moment about as awkward as possible. Opening her maw in an attempt to move on swiftly, Splashleap was cut off by the announcement from Dawnstar. Somehow asking how the prey was running in Windclan seemed less socially prudent than it had a moment ago. Instead, she contented herself waiting for Twilightstar's announcement.

[Singing Jay]

Dirtpaw grinned enthusiastically. "Things are going good. Twilightstar's still really nice, though ShadowClan attacked us when we were trying to give them prey. They might have taken some of our territory too, but I'm not sure." Was that too much? He hoped it wasn't too much.

Goldenpaw nodded calmly, things seemed to be going well, with their conversation… not in Windclan. Thunderclan hasn’t been the nicest ether she mewed and the fur on her spine started bristling a little. They’ve killed a lot of our warrior… and even appreciates… she glanced towards the place where Thunderclan usually came from. She looked back at Dirtpaw, wounding if that was the right thing to say? Or was it rude to start talking about her problems instead of talking about what Shadowclan and Windclan where doing when she had asked about it…

[Egasl]

~Splotchleaf~
Slowly, Splotchleaf’s muscles seemed to relax. His gaze was rested on the three leaders now up on the seastones, he was more wondering what would be talked about. Though, he did seem a bit more focused on the cat pressed into his side. Letting out a bit of a purr coupled with a sigh, he rested his head on top of his.

==> Clovernose <==

Clovernose startled as his leader began to speak. He snuggled closer to Splotchleaf and gazed up at the 3 leaders upon the rocks. He listened with intent and kept his ears pricked to anyone around him and the tom. He didn’t want anyone to fight or harm anyone.

[Nixey]

==> Clovernose <==

Clovernose startled as his leader began to speak. He snuggled closer to Splotchleaf and gazed up at the 3 leaders upon the rocks. He listened with intent and kept his ears pricked to anyone around him and the tom. He didn’t want anyone to fight or harm anyone.
~Splotchleaf~
Splotchleaf blinked lightly hearing what Dawnstar and Kestrelstar had said. Sighing, he gave a light shake of his head “my Starclan..” he bit lightly at his lip “Dawnstar just seems to be trying to start a fight,” he sighed out the last few words. He didn’t think a lot of cats in Windclan deserved to be teased and taunted.
Though, when Kestrelstar finished his speech Splotchleaf lowered his ears lightly. He hadn’t expected to hear so much..death, glancing down at Clovernose Splotchleaf seemed to smile a bit “what do you think of all this?” came out in a low grumble.

[Egasl]

~Splotchleaf~
Splotchleaf blinked lightly hearing what Dawnstar and Kestrelstar had said. Sighing, he gave a light shake of his head “my Starclan..” he bit lightly at his lip “Dawnstar just seems to be trying to start a fight,” he sighed out the last few words. He didn’t think a lot of cats in Windclan deserved to be teased and taunted.
Though, when Kestrelstar finished his speech Splotchleaf lowered his ears lightly. He hadn’t expected to hear so much..death, glancing down at Clovernose Splotchleaf seemed to smile a bit “what do you think of all this?” came out in a low grumble.

==> Clovernose <==

Clovernose shook his head, the things Dawnstar had said were bound to cause a fight.
He then listened to Kestrelstar before turning to Splotchleaf. He was speechless. How could their leader he so cruel? Kestrelstar didn’t even look good and yet he could keep his calm….

“This is all too much. Why couldn’t life be easier?” He thought aloud, looking into the handsome toms eyes.

[Akira]

Crowspeck was late, unbecoming of him, but he got in time to hear Kestrelstar's so called 'warning,' and rolled his eyes. If he was so worried about death, it'd be better to just become a kittypet. Besides, the RiverClan leader didn't seem to be in his right mind now. No wonder it stank of rotten fish, seemed like what was left of his brain was melting... Maybe all of the tensions had Crowspeck on edge, upset, and tired, but whatever. Deciding to stay away from both Clans, he sat in the shadows, staring ahead.

(Open to anyone from any Clan!)

[Nixey]

==> Clovernose <==

Clovernose shook his head, the things Dawnstar had said were bound to cause a fight.
He then listened to Kestrelstar before turning to Splotchleaf. He was speechless. How could their leader he so cruel? Kestrelstar didn’t even look good and yet he could keep his calm….

“This is all too much. Why couldn’t life be easier?” He thought aloud, looking into the handsome toms eyes.
~Splotchleaf~
Splotchleaf nodded lightly as he sighed out a soft breath. He hadn’t been expecting all this, the way Dawnstar acted and how the fact that certain cats were tense, even here. Though he knew his words wouldn’t stop a war, Splotchleaf smiled comfortingly at the other cat ”we didn’t choose this life but we both knew it would be difficult,” honestly, if he had been born a kittypet or loner, would he have chosen to be a warrior.
Resting his head back on top of Clovernoses, he looked back up towards the leaders. Taking in a soft breath he grumbled ”I wonder what Twilightstar will say in response..”.

[MooingPanda]

Embershadow growled under his breath. There was a time when a warrior of his temperament would be feared. Now, they just enjoyed poking the bear. He seriously consider just ignoring the annoying apprentice. However, she would probably just keep pestering him until he responded.

"To be quite honest, I've started to fall asleep," he grunted truthfully. The endless bickering between the leader bored him to no end, though he was a little interested in the absence of ThunderClan.
Ziera

[furrensic]

x ghostie //

➸ buzzardpaw

ah, so the guppy king was alive and not a ghost, according to wormbite over here. "skinny, sunken in and dull eyes, like he's about to collapse...i wouldn't be surprised if he did! that would actually be pretty interesting." she replied, narrowing her eyes at kestrelstar ever so slightly. if dawnstar really wanted to steal some riverclan territory, she probably could without a problem - just like windclan.

speaking of that, buzzardpaws eyes shot over to dawnstar once the leader started speaking. new warriors and apprentices, blah, blah, blah. that stuff was all boring and stuff she already knew, same with the terrible medicine cat situation. (it sounds bad on her part, but she was happy that badgerscar wasnt a medicine cat anymore!) she was more interested in what dawnstar had to say about windclan - eyes gleaming with interest as she listened, a small grin appeared on her maw, because she knew, the bunnies were all weak and wouldnt be able to do anything about the stolen territory.

it was shadowclans.

her attention then shifted over to kestrelstar, looking much more unenthusiastic and only half listening. how come riverclan got so many new apprentices? so not fair. not to mention that loser warrior that left shadowclan for some fish! at least some bad things were happening to them, high tensions with thunderclan and - woah, they killed multiple cats with no mercy? and, it seemed it was bad enough that the other clans deserved a warning.

she glanced over to wormbite, "why don't you guys just raid their camp and steal their territory?" she wondered, pausing. "or just kill some of their warriors, for revenge. and actually, give all of their territory to shadowclan." only shadowclan deserved thunderclans territory, it was too pretty for the fish or bunnies to have it - but that wasnt the point!! her suggestions were amazing. brutal, but amazing.

[WarriorzFan]

x ghostie //

➸ buzzardpaw

ah, so the guppy king was alive and not a ghost, according to wormbite over here. "skinny, sunken in and dull eyes, like he's about to collapse...i wouldn't be surprised if he did! that would actually be pretty interesting." she replied, narrowing her eyes at kestrelstar ever so slightly. if dawnstar really wanted to steal some riverclan territory, she probably could without a problem - just like windclan.

speaking of that, buzzardpaws eyes shot over to dawnstar once the leader started speaking. new warriors and apprentices, blah, blah, blah. that stuff was all boring and stuff she already knew, same with the terrible medicine cat situation. (it sounds bad on her part, but she was happy that badgerscar wasnt a medicine cat anymore!) she was more interested in what dawnstar had to say about windclan - eyes gleaming with interest as she listened, a small grin appeared on her maw, because she knew, the bunnies were all weak and wouldnt be able to do anything about the stolen territory.

it was shadowclans.

her attention then shifted over to kestrelstar, looking much more unenthusiastic and only half listening. how come riverclan got so many new apprentices? so not fair. not to mention that loser warrior that left shadowclan for some fish! at least some bad things were happening to them, high tensions with thunderclan and - woah, they killed multiple cats with no mercy? and, it seemed it was bad enough that the other clans deserved a warning.

she glanced over to wormbite, "why don't you guys just raid their camp and steal their territory?" she wondered, pausing. "or just kill some of their warriors, for revenge. and actually, give all of their territory to shadowclan." only shadowclan deserved thunderclans territory, it was too pretty for the fish or bunnies to have it - but that wasnt the point!! her suggestions were amazing. brutal, but amazing.


(Can I join? I think it would be pretty funny considering Buzzard and Elder's short history of exchanges.)

[WarriorzFan]

HA.

How cute was that, Kestrelstar blamed ThunderClan. Knowing the king of fish was too proud to admit his own faults, Brackenpaw was sure there was more to the story. Buuuut, she didn't care, because she wanted to find a bunny to pick on!

Her reaction was somewhat delayed, as she had hung back behind the group, not sure why she even bothered coming. Perhaps her mind worked and didn't tell her what it's plan was, but she was sure that the reason unknown to her had something to do with spectating the drama unfolding.

The squirrels weren't here, sadly, which put a damper on the night. No one could argue with something that wasn't there to be insulted. Maybe it was tactful, Squirrelstar surely wanted to keep his tail out of the mix. Or maybe something more sinister was happening.... like maybe a murder from the inside.

Ha. Her imagination was a funny thing.

If she was honest, the fishes and the bunnies were both certainly playing the victim here. "They murdered our cats, they ambushed them at the border!" The most common thing the bunnies had to say, and the fish... well.... she didn't know because she ignored them, found them obnoxious, whiny little chunks. But all she heard was, "It's all their fault! We're innocent!"

Pathetic.

If they were innocent as they said, why were they so defensive? Every line Fishstar said seemed to be carefully practiced, and the goody-four-paw squirrelcats didn't seem like the type to be the bad guy. Usually they were smarter about doing bad things and hiding it.

And they said ShadowClan were the bad cats?

Hysterical, really it was. The Clans were a mess, only ShadowClan seemed to be holding themselves together. The only problem with ShadowClan was that there were fish-bunny-squirrel enthusiasts left and right, always rebelling and questioning Dawnstar, then she killed them. The only bad thing about Dawnstar's response was it made more rebels emerge.

But even if there were five cats left in the damn Clan, at least they would be loyal. If they didn't like Dawnstar, they could leave. Brackenpaw would show them to the border herself, and they could go join BunnyClan... maybe with a little less fur than they expected.

I swear, if any bunnies come up and talk to me....


[OPEN]

"Hi. Nice to see a shadowclan cat that actually is social enough to come out for once. Sorry, was that offensive? I am eager to hear whatever extremely cultured response you have to give." He said sarcastically.

-Said by Elderflare of Windclan

[Winterdusk]

Winterkit squealed: “Can I go? I want to see the other Warriors from the other clans!”

[carmen]

@Willowfern

(Sorry about the late response, I had writer's block)

Falconfeather jolted at the sound of another cats voice and spun around, landing face-to-face with another cat. Scrambling backwards, she blinked and stopped. "Uh, yes. I mean, yes, I'm Shadowclan." This cat smelled of Riverclan, meaning Dawnstar would call him, a fish. It fit his scent, but he didn't seem so slippery. "My-my name is Falconfeather, yours?" The tabby had never spoken to a non-Shadowclan cat, despite the fact that it was her second gathering. What if she said something wrong and spilled her clans' secrets? That wouldn't be good.

[poppy]

[ WarriorzFan ]

Oh joy, a bunny was talking to her. All her wildest dreams had come true, the sarcasm was something she yearned all her life to hear.

Not.

Whyyyy was he talking to her? She hadn't said a think, she she was quite confused. Also confused at how.. tart he sounded, like he just ate mouse-bile. Maybe it was because bunnies were all sour! It was true, Brackenpaw had been at both ambushes at the border, the one that resulted in the death toll of rabbits climbing higher and higher....

The bunnies she saw at the border didn't seem happy to meet her. Hm, I wonder why. Supressing a snort, she turned to fully face Grumpybunny.

"I'm sorry, that isn't very polite." She said, smirking. It was so dumb how this cat tried to get under her skin. Honestly, bunnies were so stupid. "I suggest you don't talk to me like that, we don't want the events at the border to increase." Or possibly occur here, but she didn't add that on.

"I wouldn't want any of you wonderful little bunnies to be hurt." She said, her voice dripping with sweetness and thinly veiled sarcasm.

[Riverfly]

Nightclaw sighed yeah, Thunderclan cats have picked up murdering our clanmates as a new hobby... He shook out his fur and looked around Im gonna walk around a little bit and talk to others he turned to Blackwing and was silent for a moment It... was nice to see you again... he mewed and touched his nose to Blackwing's chin, nodded to Flypaw and slipped away in to the bunch of cats.

Blackwing looked after the other tom with a mixture of longing and joy in his gaze.

(Flypaw can choose to continue to talk to Blackwing or also go of on her own)


"So, uh, how are things in Shadowclan?" She asked, not wanting to have to be alone again.

[WarriorzFan]

“Oh. What would you hurt me with? Those stubs on your paws called claws? I also believe that I have a good idea of what your clan is like: A bunch of anti socials that have no life and have a leader that has a death fetish.” He said calmly.

poppy.

[poppy]

[ WarriorzFan ]

Her eyes widened, and she began to laugh hysterically. Then she abrubtly stopped. "Don't get your fluffy little tail in a twist." She said coolly, eyes narrowed from ovals to slits. "Don't mess with ShadowClan. We can hurt you. If you don't believe me, as Thistlestrike. You will be joining him soon enough."

Ah, Grumpybunny was so fun to play with, she couldn't hardly wait until she caught him alone at the border.... Hee hee, bye bye bunny-poo.

Eyes glittering, she waited for his response, mockingly tipping her head to the side, as if she couldn't wait to hear him preach the anti-ShadowClan sermon he had probably practiced last night so he would be ready tonight.

This bunny is fun, but hopefully he doesn't bore me anytime soon.

[gs29513]

Rookpaw listened to what Deadpaw had to say. Memories were coming back to her from their last meeting, about their families and such.
"I wish I had forgotten, but I guess this is for the better, I didn't have to get a nasty shock. Glad to hear they've finally left you alone. And, oh, that sounds like delicious irony!" she said and laughed. Most people would be horrified to see someone laugh at their mutilated sister but Rookpaw didn't care about appearances, plus, she doubted Deadpaw minded.
"I'm definitely not a social icon and I believe the gossip would be considered one of those clan secrets you're supposed to watch out for at gatherings. Maybe ask one of the queens." she said. Her friendship with Finchpaw was probably not considered asocial circle as much of a social line, same with her animosity with Buzzardpaw.
What? Her friend wished she had forgotten her? While Deadpaw was fairly certain it was in jest, she responded with all the verve of one who had just learned their mate hated them. Oh, do not say that! Rookpaw, you wound me! Deadpaw wailed, although not at a volume that could be considered majorly disruptive. The cats directly about them might quail, but she wasn't making a scene like that horrid Riverclan apprentice had last gathering.

Rookpaw also declined to share any gossip, which Deadpaw found both disappointing and relieving. It would have been funny to get secrets from her, but that also would have revealed her sudden decline into idiocy. My cunning plot has been foiled. I will never be able to trick Rookpaw. the apprentice deadpanned, mouth curling in a faint show of amusement. At least she hasn't tricked me yet though! she added, in an awkward attempt to continue the conversation.

[Shade.]

What? Her friend wished she had forgotten her? While Deadpaw was fairly certain it was in jest, she responded with all the verve of one who had just learned their mate hated them. Oh, do not say that! Rookpaw, you wound me! Deadpaw wailed, although not at a volume that could be considered majorly disruptive. The cats directly about them might quail, but she wasn't making a scene like that horrid Riverclan apprentice had last gathering.

Rookpaw also declined to share any gossip, which Deadpaw found both disappointing and relieving. It would have been funny to get secrets from her, but that also would have revealed her sudden decline into idiocy. My cunning plot has been foiled. I will never be able to trick Rookpaw. the apprentice deadpanned, mouth curling in a faint show of amusement. At least she hasn't tricked me yet though! she added, in an awkward attempt to continue the conversation.

Rookpaw's face scrunched up in an awkward grimace. She knew Deadpaw wasn't really offended, probably. She was used to this sort of thing with Finchpaw. Huh, looks like the only people that seemed to like her were those with hearts of stone. Wonder what that was about.
"No, sadly I haven't. Though I believe I don't need to. Some of our clans' confrontations have ended quite...unfortunately. I hope you know I wasn't involved in any of those." she said. She still sounded smug and playful but there was something genuine in her voice. She felt...kind of bad.

[im a cat]

"So, uh, how are things in Shadowclan?" She asked, not wanting to have to be alone again.

Quite well, we had some… uhm… disagreements with- with Windclan… Blackwing mewed and glanced to wards where the clan leaders where gathering. You know how Dawnstar can be… he mewed and a spark of anger could be seen in his eyes as he thought of what she’d done to Thistlehollow but was guick to hide it from the apprentice.
I know you aren’t at the best terms with Thunderclan but do you know where they’re?

[WarriorzFan]

[ WarriorzFan ]

Her eyes widened, and she began to laugh hysterically. Then she abrubtly stopped. "Don't get your fluffy little tail in a twist." She said coolly, eyes narrowed from ovals to slits. "Don't mess with ShadowClan. We can hurt you. If you don't believe me, as Thistlestrike. You will be joining him soon enough."

Ah, Grumpybunny was so fun to play with, she couldn't hardly wait until she caught him alone at the border.... Hee hee, bye bye bunny-poo.

Eyes glittering, she waited for his response, mockingly tipping her head to the side, as if she couldn't wait to hear him preach the anti-ShadowClan sermon he had probably practiced last night so he would be ready tonight.

This bunny is fun, but hopefully he doesn't bore me anytime soon.

"So far, All I know is the requirements to join shadowclan are: Be full of hot air and spew it as well, have a huge head by way of ego but no brain, or Have a purple brain. Also, buy into misinformation and lying and deception and endorse it, and Last but not least, have no qualms against killing. Am I accurate? If I'm wrong, feel free to explain." He said with an exaggerated bow.

[Moonraven]

Where was ThunderClan? Rather accustom to Dawnstar impatiences and crude mannerism, as well as her impeccable ability to throw out threats and easily rile up cats with a sharp swish of her tongue, Twilightstar didn't even bother letting her fur bristle as the other leader immediately began mouthing off to her clan in her announcements. Some of her clanmates weren't as chill as Twilightstar attempted to be, Darkclaw in particular got rattled rather easily and spoke against the she-cat. Not the wisest move, but hopefully Dawnstar wouldn't pay much mind to her warrior. The other leader was clearly itching for a fight, but it seemed unlikely that Darkclaw would be interesting enough to 'earn' a fight with pompous fox-heart. But just in case, Twilightstar tensed her leg muscles just slightly to spring if the huge cat moved. Dawnstar was hard to predict.

Kestrelstar was proving even harder to predict. It was difficult to feel sympathetic for those he had lost when he seemed to be wounding up for another fight. What was wrong with him? Was he trying to piss off Dawnstar? He looked like dung as it was, clearly troubled with what was going on with ThunderClan, and now was purposely rubbing obtain a new warrior, a former ShadowClan cat, in the unstable leader's face! Why?! No, like seriously?! Why the hell did he want Dawnstar's attention?! Was he trying to start a war with both ThunderClan and ShadowClan?! It didn't seem like many RiverClan cats were paying attention or just didn't care about the jab at ShadowClan. They would when they started dealing with more wounded and dying. Not WindClan's problem, she guessed. If ShadowClan did start turning their attention to the RiverClan, as unhappy as she was to admit, she might be able to get her border back without spilling too much blood or sending too many cats to StarClan.

"WindClan did not break our deal, your cats did the second they moved the border." Twilightstar bristly jumped into this dispute between the two clans. "The hunting patrol that discovered your warriors' trespassing and unjustly moving the border was sent out to bring your clan that prey." Twilightstar looked over to the prickly ShadowClan with an impassive expression on her face.

"My cats attacked first because you were trespassing and they have orders to chase out all trespassers. They were doing their duties as warriors of my clan. Whatever I owe you for that 'favor' was a result of your trespassing yet again, you had no right to be on WindClan territory than either. You and ShadowClan have no respect for borders whatsoever."

"The fight was completely unnecessary and the fact that you just let Grimhhound take the body of a loyal member of my clan is beyond dishonorable. Your clan shouldn't even be called a clan, you all act like a bunch of savages and rogues. You have no regard for the warrior code, you're nothing but a disgrace to the leaders before you. You're going to lead ShadowClan to ruin if you continue down the path you are treading." Twilightstar doubted Dawnstar would take heed of the warning, it was like talking to a twoleg here. "If it's your death I need to obtain to reclaim WindClan's territory, so be it." Hissing a soft promise, Twilightstar returned her attention to the clans.

"We lost some valuable members of WindClan. Thistlestrike was brutally murdered by Grimhound during the border skirmish, while several other warriors were placed in the medicine den."

"Moonsoot and Featherfur were two of WindClan's bravest of members. They both served their clan valiantly but were killed by rogues. Squirreldash is also among our lost clanmates. A missing warrior, Rabbitrunner, led dogs to our camp. We managed to beat them back and chase them out towards the outskirts, but I would keep an eye open for signs of dogs just in case. She warned before saying farewell to her deceased clanmates. I pray that their spirits hunt well among our warrior ancestors."

"Tawnypaw, Twigpaw, Bearpaw, and Mushroompaw are WindClan's newest apprentices who I am certain will grow to serve WindClan well." Twilightstar wrapped up her speech with the parting words. "Though WindClan has suffered quite the ordeal, we will endure and stand strong as we always have. We will not be shaken by these adversities, we will meet them head-on and beat them, just as we always have." Being the last leader to speak, Twilightstar gave a parting nod to Kestrelstar but felt it foolish to waste her breath advising him against provoking ShadowClan. What's done was already done, she leaped down from the Seastones, waiting for Wolffang before she began to lead her clan home. She wasn't all that interested in waiting around for Dawnstar's retort.
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[wolfie]

Wolfwhisper | Shadowclan Warrior | Swiftstripe
He gave her a nod, made sense honestly. Riverclan was obviously going through some rough times so Wolfwhisper would just hold onto that maybe.

He wasn't close to being good at comfort. Honestly the empathy he felt was always so overwhelming Wolfwhisper ended up avoiding it all completely. It did defeat the purpose if someone had to comfort you instead. Wolfwhisper scooted closer, laying a tail over Dawnwhisper's back. "It'll get better soon.. you just have to stay positive, " He meowed softly, it was.. so.. so awful to lose a clanmate. (A image of Moonshadow appeared in his head. Black fur dried with blood, eyes open --) He recoiled, shaking his head.

Wolfwhisper immediately began to zone out as Twilightstar announced Shadowclan's wrongdoings. Every action that was brought up just made him drift further and further away from where he was. (He - gosh, he was a savage.. wasn't he?)

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Wormbite | Riverclan Warrior | finnzel WarriorzFan <--- if ya wanna pop in now !! The warrior gave a nod. Yeah, he could picture it. "It wouldn't, " Wormbite meowed in response to the fact Buzzardpaw thought his leader collapsing was interesting. Why was he talking to her again? Oh right, he was trapped in conversation. Speaking of, he could probably just.. run away from it.

His ears perked up as the leaders began to talk. Some of the news was new -- some wasn't. Dawnstar and Twilightstar were still.. at it. Starclan, he decided he shouldn't dwell on what was happening between the two clans. It was just Shadowclan being as awful was usual. Wormbite did let out the smallest of chuckles at the name Grimhound. Sounds edgy, ha.

"Tempting, " He admitted, looking back towards Buzzardpaw with cloudy eyes. ".. No. Just.. no. That is a horrible idea. Every Shadowclanner has toads in their brains. I would rather live with Windclan than to see that happen, " Wormbite shook his head, shuddering at the idea.

[WarriorzFan]

Wolfwhisper | Shadowclan Warrior | Swiftstripe
He gave her a nod, made sense honestly. Riverclan was obviously going through some rough times so Wolfwhisper would just hold onto that maybe.

He wasn't close to being good at comfort. Honestly the empathy he felt was always so overwhelming Wolfwhisper ended up avoiding it all completely. It did defeat the purpose if someone had to comfort you instead. Wolfwhisper scooted closer, laying a tail over Dawnwhisper's back. "It'll get better soon.. you just have to stay positive, " He meowed softly, it was.. so.. so awful to lose a clanmate. (A image of Moonshadow appeared in his head. Black fur dried with blood, eyes open --) He recoiled, shaking his head.

Wolfwhisper immediately began to zone out as Twilightstar announced Shadowclan's wrongdoings. Every action that was brought up just made him drift further and further away from where he was. (He - gosh, he was a savage.. wasn't he?)

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Wormbite | Riverclan Warrior | finnzel WarriorzFan <--- if ya wanna pop in now !! The warrior gave a nod. Yeah, he could picture it. "It wouldn't, " Wormbite meowed in response to the fact Buzzardpaw thought his leader collapsing was interesting. Why was he talking to her again? Oh right, he was trapped in conversation. Speaking of, he could probably just.. run away from it.

His ears perked up as the leaders began to talk. Some of the news was new -- some wasn't. Dawnstar and Twilightstar were still.. at it. Starclan, he decided he shouldn't dwell on what was happening between the two clans. It was just Shadowclan being as awful was usual. Wormbite did let out the smallest of chuckles at the name Grimhound. Sounds edgy, ha.

"Tempting, " He admitted, looking back towards Buzzardpaw with cloudy eyes. ".. No. Just.. no. That is a horrible idea. Every Shadowclanner has toads in their brains. I would rather live with Windclan than to see that happen, " Wormbite shook his head, shuddering at the idea.

"I couldn't help but overhear, Living in Windclan? Would be a joy to have you...mostly because everyone else are just tree stumps for all the smarts they have. Wormbite, if I'm not mistaken. I see you are talking to Life's biggest mistake here. I am Elderflare, in case you cared." he said casually.
finnzel

[Socks]

~Swiftwind~
Shock, anxiety and anger stirred in her belly as she listened to Dawnstar. Silently she wished she could rip the leader in two but Swiftwind knew that wasn’t truly her place. After the initial shock of both announcements had passed, she began to lead Bearpaw to the less crowed and much quieter area she had spotted.
Hearing him speak, Swiftwind turned her gaze onto Bearpaw. Her apprentices question seemed to shatter her heart as she took in a deep breath, she could never promise him not having to fight because she didn’t know. Letting Bearpaw keep pressed against her Swiftwind smiled softly at him “right now? I doubt it, you’re fresh out the nursery and I’ve barely had time to train you,” pausing, she thought about the other question. Resting her tail along his back in a comforting manner, she shook her head lightly “I won’t let that happen, Bearpaw, they’d have to go through me first,” for a moment she debated her next words, trying to bring a bit more light into the situation she spoke in a joking tone “they’d have to catch me too,” her size allowed her to be quite quick and agile, just not the best with strength.
// Bearpaw

Bearpaw felt like his insides were all twisted up, it was a foreign and strange feeling that he hated very much. Unfortunately, he only panicked more trying to figure out why he was feeling this way. Swiftwind calmed him more and even though the world was no longer spinning the uneasiness would not leave him. He was comforted at the idea that his mentor would be willing to protect him from danger, but it also made him upset to imagine she'd get hurt trying to keep him safe. "I don't think I like ShadowClan." He mumbled, focusing on his paws on the sand.
On a brighter note in the gathering he received recognition from Twighlightstar in her own announcement, it felt weird hearing his name said after those of the deceased. Luckily it seemed his leader also wasn't enjoying the atmosphere as she descended seastones when she finished speaking.

[Nixey]

Wolfwhisper | Shadowclan Warrior | Swiftstripe
He gave her a nod, made sense honestly. Riverclan was obviously going through some rough times so Wolfwhisper would just hold onto that maybe.

He wasn't close to being good at comfort. Honestly the empathy he felt was always so overwhelming Wolfwhisper ended up avoiding it all completely. It did defeat the purpose if someone had to comfort you instead. Wolfwhisper scooted closer, laying a tail over Dawnwhisper's back. "It'll get better soon.. you just have to stay positive, " He meowed softly, it was.. so.. so awful to lose a clanmate. (A image of Moonshadow appeared in his head. Black fur dried with blood, eyes open --) He recoiled, shaking his head.

Wolfwhisper immediately began to zone out as Twilightstar announced Shadowclan's wrongdoings. Every action that was brought up just made him drift further and further away from where he was. (He - gosh, he was a savage.. wasn't he?)

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Wormbite | Riverclan Warrior | finnzel WarriorzFan <--- if ya wanna pop in now !! The warrior gave a nod. Yeah, he could picture it. "It wouldn't, " Wormbite meowed in response to the fact Buzzardpaw thought his leader collapsing was interesting. Why was he talking to her again? Oh right, he was trapped in conversation. Speaking of, he could probably just.. run away from it.

His ears perked up as the leaders began to talk. Some of the news was new -- some wasn't. Dawnstar and Twilightstar were still.. at it. Starclan, he decided he shouldn't dwell on what was happening between the two clans. It was just Shadowclan being as awful was usual. Wormbite did let out the smallest of chuckles at the name Grimhound. Sounds edgy, ha.

"Tempting, " He admitted, looking back towards Buzzardpaw with cloudy eyes. ".. No. Just.. no. That is a horrible idea. Every Shadowclanner has toads in their brains. I would rather live with Windclan than to see that happen, " Wormbite shook his head, shuddering at the idea.
~Dawnwhisper~
Their ears lowered softly as Wolfwhisper placed his tail over their back. Taking a breath, they gave a light nod “I hope you’re right Wolfwhisper, I really do,” glancing back at him their heartbeat roared in their ears. ‘What if it never gets better?’ suddenly, they seemed to zone out for a moment ‘what if Kestrelstar never gets better?’ a cloud of worry seemed to hang in their gaze.
Though, when Twilightstar spoke , they felt grounded again. Turning their head up they listened with perked ears. They hadn’t realized how much chaos Shadowclan had caused till now. But turning their gaze back to Wolfwhisper they pressed their shoulder into his, seeming to try to bring him down from cloud nine.
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// Bearpaw

Bearpaw felt like his insides were all twisted up, it was a foreign and strange feeling that he hated very much. Unfortunately, he only panicked more trying to figure out why he was feeling this way. Swiftwind calmed him more and even though the world was no longer spinning the uneasiness would not leave him. He was comforted at the idea that his mentor would be willing to protect him from danger, but it also made him upset to imagine she'd get hurt trying to keep him safe. "I don't think I like ShadowClan." He mumbled, focusing on his paws on the sand.
On a brighter note in the gathering he received recognition from Twighlightstar in her own announcement, it felt weird hearing his name said after those of the deceased. Luckily it seemed his leader also wasn't enjoying the atmosphere as she descended seastones when she finished speaking.
~Swiftwind~
Sighing, a frown crossed her muzzle. She had expected to have to comfort Bearpaw in some way here, that had been made clear when he ahd his ceremony, but she felt worry for the young apprentice. She kept her shoulder pressed against Bearpaws, leading him as he watched his paws “I don’t think any of us really do Bearpaw..not now at least,” she paused for a moment ‘maybe I should rephrase that-?’ “well, I mean—I’m sure there’s some nice cats there, everyone is just a bit scared now.” , ‘There, that’s better,’ she smiled lightly at him.
Her ears perked as Twilightstar began to speak, turning her head to look up at Windclans leader. Her heart pounded as she listened, even though she knew what they had done it just felt so much more real hearing it here. Watching as Twilightstar jumped off the Seastones and she began to move Bearpaw in the direction to follow Twilightstar. She would offer “if you need we can sit out in the clearing when we arrive and talk,” to Bearpaw, it might make him feel better if he talked out his worries.

[Poprock]

OhZeeWolf (apologizes for such a tiny response)
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What, did he think she was telling some sort of practical joke? A funny anecdote perhaps? Well she wasn't! She was trying to be tactical and sniff out any conflict in Riverclan to judge their threat level, and ended up getting laughed at! Ugh! Toms! Especially those high and mighty Riverclan toms. So cocky and tough. Oh Im gonna kill Thunderclan! Oh I know how to swim! Oh I smell like fish! He didn't have to be so... so... mean! She thought bitterly, face scrunching up in anger (and a touch of embarrassment).

"My name is Gingerpaw!" Her fur began fluffing up, a tell-tale sign she was getting riled up. "Gingerpaw, Gingerpaw, Gingerpaw!" Her voice was growing louder. "What's your name? Fishy Stupidbutt?" She spat. "Oh wait, already forgot it. See? Goes both ways."

Hm. She could have thought of a better insult, maybe a remark about his smaller stature? Or his webbed paws. (Riverclan cats had webbed paws right?) But oh well. She had already said what was on her mind. Now she just needed to wait for the warrior to burst into tears and apologize profusely.

[furrensic]

x ghostie WarriorzFan //

➸ buzzardpaw

"and riverclanners has fish breath!" she retorted, shooting a sudden glare at wormbite, anger suddenly flaring up inside of her. she..felt a little bit bad because of that. "okay, you guys beat up thunderclan AND you can keep the territory. they killed some of you guys, so just do it right back!" she said, inhaling slightly because, she wasn't even sure why she was mad at this guy of all people. so, maybe..she should try to tone it down a bit.

the sound of pawsteps made her ears twitch, not having enough time to turn around before she heard that disgusting voice. her fur bristled, eyes narrowing and lips curling back into a snarl as she quickly stood up and whipped around. "you're obsessed with me, you freak! go away! GO AWAY!!" she hissed, raising a paw to try and shove elderflare in the opposite direction of her and her little riverclan buddy.

"if anyone's a mistake to life, its you! you're worse than any shadowclanner - wormbite, don't talk to him, he's worse than dawnstar." she casted a glance over to wormbite when she spoke the last part. yes, this guy was worse than dawnstar! "asshole here likes to bring up people's parents into arguments!" buzzardpaw said, looking back to elderflare and pointing an accusatory claw at him.

she remembered that little comment he made about her mom as she was walking away - and just thinking about it made her claws dig into the sand, itching to dig into this damn windclanners pelt.

there was a truce, but she was willing to break it.

her tail lashed, getting up close and personal. "maybe i should just kill you, right here, right now! dawnstar would appreciate it..spilling an ugly bunny's blood all over the sand." it was a threat, one that she wasn't sure if she follow by, or just keep it as an empty one.

[~Mothman~]

Ashnose looked between the three leaders. She knew something was going to go wrong; she could feel it in her bones. She was... scared; an unfamiliar feeling for her. This is why she didn't come to these meetings!