RiverClan Floodstone

[Red'fur]

(( Stemlily ))

* She looked down at the kit that ran up to *
" I am Stemlily "
* She looked back up at her leader trying to ignore the little kit *
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Fire's spreading all around my room
My world's so bright
It's hard to breathe but that's alright

[Spartan-117]

(( Stemlily ))

* She looked down at the kit that ran up to *
" I am Stemlily "
* She looked back up at her leader trying to ignore the little kit *
__________________________________________________ _________________________________________ Howlpaw+
Fire's spreading all around my room
My world's so bright
It's hard to breathe but that's alright
"That's a beautiful name! I want to be Streamkoi when I'm a warrior." Streamkit admits, looking at the ground because he realizes she is trying to ignore him.

[Red'fur]

(( Stemlily ))

* She sighed and looked back down at the kit *
" Don't mind my sour mood something just feels off today "
* She nudged the kit with her paw to get its attention *
" Streamkoi sounds like a good name "
__________________________________________________ ______________________________________ Howlpaw+
Fire's spreading all around my room
My world's so bright
It's hard to breathe but that's alright

[Spartan-117]

(( Stemlily ))

* She sighed and looked back down at the kit *
" Don't mind my sour mood something just feels off today "
* She nudged the kit with her paw to get its attention *
" Streamkoi sounds like a good name "
__________________________________________________ ______________________________________ Howlpaw+
Fire's spreading all around my room
My world's so bright
It's hard to breathe but that's alright
Streamkit purrs. "Thanks!" He says.

[Red'fur]

(( Stemlily ))

* Her eyes were still showing signs of sadness and grief but she didn't speak of it *
" You better go find your mother "
* She looked around the clearing *
" Wherever she is "
__________________________________________________ _________________________________________ Howlpaw+
Fire's spreading all around my room
My world's so bright
It's hard to breathe but that's alright

[poppy]

Blizzardwind was already in the clearing when he saw Kestrelstar bound up upon the Streamstone, and padded forward lurchingly. If this meeting consisted of another death, he wouldn't know what he would do. But did any death matter to him anymore? He knew that everyone in his life would die eventually, as he would, so why grieve? And if that was true, why was it hard for him to stop grieving?

Birdpaw bounded out of her den, for once a solemn expression on her face. She hoped this meeting would be a happy one.

[Spartan-117]

(( Stemlily ))

* Her eyes were still showing signs of sadness and grief but she didn't speak of it *
" You better go find your mother "
* She looked around the clearing *
" Wherever she is "
__________________________________________________ _________________________________________ Howlpaw+
Fire's spreading all around my room
My world's so bright
It's hard to breathe but that's alright
Streamkit's eyes fill with a bitter sadness and he falls silent.
'You wouldn't know my mother. She's missing.' He thinks to himself as he glares at the ground.

[plum]

Plumstorm appears from the warrior's den, her pelt somewhat ruffled. She had been having a weird dream. Thankfully it wasn't cryptic or anything, just... What in the world was Kestrelstar doing with a giant crab?!?!?!?

She picks a spot towards the edge of the group of cats, though not to the back. Blinking up at the tom, she smiles a little. He seemed in better spirits. Maybe he really had been dancing with a monster crab???

[taillow]

Sorrelhawk
Sliding back into camp from an earlier hunt, Sorrelhawk padded over to the fresh-kill pile to drop her catch of two small fish. She had heard the call just as she had made it back, curiosity flickering in her gaze. What would this meeting bring? Hopefully no more death - there had been too much of that lately if she was asked. Picking her way over to a familiar pelt, the dappled she-cat took a seat next to Morninglily. She didn't look over at her friend, but nudged her gently with her shoulder as a smile stretched across her face.

littlelove

Dustymoth
Oh boy! Another meeting! Bouncing over from the edge of camp, Dustymoth promptly plopped himself down near a familiar silver pelt. That was one of the Clans Shields, right? Plummmmmm...something. He was really bad with names. Nonetheless, he tried to catch the she-cat's eye and give a wave of his bushy tail before turning and looking up at Kestrelstar.

implimm (you can absolutely ignore dusty being an idiot hahahah!)

[Mango]

Blizzardsky heard the call and scampered forward. Today was his big day. He'd have to look his best and act as responsible as he could. Today he was going to be announced as Riverclan deputy. He was absolutely certain of that. He was the obvious choice. He was the best warrior at everything, how could Kestrelstar not pick him as deputy. Doing that would be absolutely foolish. He quickly groomed his fur as he settled in the front of the crowd. So he wouldn't disturb anyone as he got up to accept the role of deputy. I forgot to prepare and acceptance speech he thought as his eyes got wide and his mind began to rush with ideas for what he could say.

[plum]

[ tulle ]

Glancing to her side, the silver cat stares down the bridge of her nose at the new arrival and her new companion for this meeting. She squints questioningly at him when he waves his tail to her, and looks away saying nothing. A weirdo had come to haunt her, just wonderful. Why did she attract the weirdos? Why not someone handsome, or beautiful for once?

[Red'fur]

(( Stemlily ))

* She looked at the kit and mewed *
" Hey whats wrong is it something I said. "
* She nudged the kit trying to cheer it up *
" Hey come on don't be sad your a kit be happy just have fun "
__________________________________________________ ______________________________________ Howlpaw+
Legends never die
They become a part of you

[Spartan-117]

(( Stemlily ))

* She looked at the kit and mewed *
" Hey whats wrong is it something I said. "
* She nudged the kit trying to cheer it up *
" Hey come on don't be sad your a kit be happy just have fun "
__________________________________________________ ______________________________________ Howlpaw+
Legends never die
They become a part of you
"My mother is missing." Streamkit murmurs, his eyes on the ground. "My biological mom is dead and Whispershine has disappeared."

[Red'fur]

(( Stemlily ))

* She leans down and whispers to the kit *
" Do you have anyone else who takes care of you "
* She then lifts her head up and looks around hoping no one heard her *
__________________________________________________ ____________________________________ Howlpaw+
Legends never die
They become a part of you

[Spartan-117]

(( Stemlily ))

* She leans down and whispers to the kit *
" Do you have anyone else who takes care of you "
* She then lifts her head up and looks around hoping no one heard her *
__________________________________________________ ____________________________________ Howlpaw+
Legends never die
They become a part of you
He points to two cats who are brothers. "They do, but I want someone like youuuu." Streamkit admits.

[~Sayonara~]

Swansong, Honeypaw, Rainkit and Echokit l slipped out of their dens to sit under the streamstone with their Clanmates.

[Red'fur]

(( Stemlily ))

* She leans back down and whispers to the kit again *
" Can you keep a secret? "
* She had hoped to tell someone about what was going on with her *
__________________________________________________ ________________________________________ Howlpaw+
Legends never die
They become a part of you

[plum]

[ Red'fur, Howlpaw+ ]

After only minutes of her silence, she could not take it anymore. Plumstorm's irritation towards her Clanmates built up and up and up until at last, she whips her head around to the two making the most noise and snaps at them. "Whatever it is you two need to talk about, you're MORE than welcome to leave this meeting and talk about in private! While you're HERE though, how about you respect your leader and shut UP."

[Red'fur]

(( Stemlily ))

* She looked up and stumbled back *
" S-sorry Streamkit just wanted to talk "
* She looked back down at her paws *
__________________________________________________ _________________________________________- implimm
Legends never die
They become a part of you

[plum]

[ Red'fur ]

"And pray tell, how old are you, to decide to have a chat with a disrespectful kit as opposed to correcting their behavior? Don't tell me you're the disgusting sort who thinks you're friends with kits."

[Spartan-117]

[ Red'fur, Howlpaw+ ]

After only minutes of her silence, she could not take it anymore. Plumstorm's irritation towards her Clanmates built up and up and up until at last, she whips her head around to the two making the most noise and snaps at them. "Whatever it is you two need to talk about, you're MORE than welcome to leave this meeting and talk about in private! While you're HERE though, how about you respect your leader and shut UP."
(( Stemlily ))

* She looked up and stumbled back *
" S-sorry Streamkit just wanted to talk "
* She looked back down at her paws *
__________________________________________________ _________________________________________- implimm
Legends never die
They become a part of you
Streamkit falls silent and looks away from the other cat and stares at the ground.

[Red'fur]

(( Stemlily ))

* She looked back up and stood up *
" No this kit was wanting to talk and so I decided to reply. After we spoke for a minute I told them to go find their mother but they don't have one. "
* She looked down at the kit and did something unexpected *
" I was going to ask Kestrelstar later if I could look after them "
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implimm
Legends never die
They become a part of you

[marshy]

// InsertCoolNameHere

Sparrowskip
____________

Sparrowskip kinda was confused when Horsepaw came near him. He had forgotten again that Kestrelstar had assigned the traitor-loving tom to him as an apprentice. "I don't know what you need Horsepaw, but it can wait until after the meeting." He said firmly. What did he even need to talk about?? He just needed to do what Kestrelstar told him to and he'd be a warrior again but.. whatever.
Somebody seemed to be in a bad mood as Sparrowskip watched Plumstorm snap. She was right though, A meeting was not a good time to be talking about a kits missing parents. Sad yes, but that was a problem for a different time. They were adults, and Sparrowskip was sure they'd come back sooner or later. He would help Plumstorm out but she seemed to have it under control, so he turned his attention back to the meeting.

[GoldenDays]

Stremakit bounds to a cat he doesn't even know. "Hello hello hello! I'm Streamkit, what's you're name?!" The blue-grey and cream tom asks.


Coralsplash and Ravenclaw walk to Frozenpaw's side. "Hello, brother." They both mew, Ravenclaw's voice soft as they sit beside their younger brother.

Frozen’paw nodded silently to his brothers, he liked having them around.
He turned when he heard a cat getting onto another for talking to a kit, that was quite rude. It was a warriors duty to keep kits happy and healthy before they were apprentices so wouldn’t that warrior only be doing their job? He certainly wouldn’t get onto anybody for talking to a kit unless they were a big disruption, it was common for cats to whisper to eachother during gatherings or meetings, communication is important after all.

[Spartan-117]

[ Red'fur ]

"And pray tell, how old are you, to decide to have a chat with a disrespectful kit as opposed to correcting their behavior? Don't tell me you're the disgusting sort who thinks you're friends with kits."
Frozen’paw nodded silently to his brothers, he liked having them around.
He turned when he heard a cat getting onto another for talking to a kit, that was quite rude. It was a warriors duty to keep kits happy and healthy before they were apprentices so wouldn’t that warrior only be doing their job? He certainly wouldn’t get onto anybody for talking to a kit unless they were a big disruption, it was common for cats to whisper to eachother during gatherings or meetings, communication is important after all. Red'fur
"Um...Be right back. That's Streamkit." Ravenclaw stands and walks to Stemlily and Streamkit.
"Hello, this kit is my nephew." They mew.

[TanaDraws]

Wolfclaw sat quietly, wondering what was going to happen, and watching a pretty blue butterfly flutter around in the sky.

[spade]

As he watched his Clan gather below him, he looked for one cat in particular. Kestrelstar felt as though he could trust this cat - or at least begin to. It would be nice to have the extra help, so that Snakeheart didn't have to send out patrols, and hopefully the results of those patrols would end up getting reported to him so that he could stay up to date on what was happening within the walls of his camp.

Even though he generally allowed kits to attend meetings, one in particular was standing out to him. Talking, rather loudly he had to admit, and while it appeared that Plumstorm was handling it in her... own way, Kestrelstar watched the scene with disappointed eyes. The shield certainly could have been a bit nicer about it, however it was rather disrespectful for a warrior to encourage a kit to continue speaking like Streamkit was doing. "Stemlily [ Red'fur ], please sit over there," he called, indicating a spot on the opposite side of the ground for the she-cat to sit. Best to separate her and Plumstorm for now; he'd speak with her later.

Eyes flickering back what appeared to be Ravenclaw approaching the situation. Ah, family. "Ravenclaw [ Howlpaw+ ], I suggest you take Streamkit. While kits generally are not allowed at meetings, I'll allow it so long as they do not cause a disruption. Either have Streamkit sit quietly beside you or, if he cannot do that, he will need to go back to the nursery." His tone was even and cool, not a lick of the frustration he felt seeping through. Straight forward an factual as he nodded towards Ravenclaw, his expression unreadable.

With that settled and out of the way, Kestrelstar decided to begin this rather unorthodox meeting. "I called this meeting to announce a few things that should bring a little joy back into RiverClan. Recently, Snakeheart," it felt like a small stab to say his brothers name when he still hadn't discussed the Talonkit situation with him, but it would have to be done at a later time, "hosted an ice race, and it appears I have been dethroned from last seasons. Hazelstorm [ Scyrene ] has claimed the title of ice racing champion, and following her in second and third place were Bristletail [ Pheasantflight ] and Shypaw
[ ~Fierce~ ]." He'd recalled that he had promised the winners a moment of appreciation at a Clan meeting and had missed it during the last one.

Hopefully this small bit of a rather happy announcement would get the meeting started off on the right foot. He hoped the Clan might cheer for the winners as he sought them out in the crowd, smiling down as he spotted Shypaw among them. It was impressive that an apprentice had managed to wiggle their way to the standings. Kestrelstar would give them a minute for their accomplishment to be recognized before it was onto new members who had joined the Clan and then, the announcement that he had really called this meeting for.

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[Akira]

"Great job Hazelstorm, Bristletail, and Shypaw!" Reedlight cheered. He had no idea what was with the race and everything, but it seemed like they beat the prior champion, so they must've done pretty good!

Stormflurry nodded, the corners of her lips tilting up and offering a miniscule smile to those named. "Well done."

[ThePiffle]

~Horsepaw~


Horsepaw looked at Sparrowskip, what was his deal? So annoyed all the time, and for what? A look of confusion sat on his face, but it faded into a hard to read grimace. "Oh, okay, Sparrowskip, I understand," and he did, it was a meeting after all.


Thoughts brewed in his brain, he didn't need yet another cat thinking less of him, including Sparrowskip. The golden tom inched away from Sparrowskip, maybe it was his personality? Or did he really hate him? For what? Loving a cat? It didn't make much sense to him. He knew he had loved Silverspot, but that was in the past. She left him, and he kit. It didn't make it much hurt any less, but it helped, somehow. Each day she was gone his hate for the she seemed to grow, so much devastation, and for what? "A better life" for who? Not him, not Spottedkit, for her. But at the same time, each day she was gone his heart felt emptier. He needed someone to fill the void Silverspot ripped into his soul, and fathering Spottedkit was the beginning.


#rev Silverspot11

[Red'fur]

(( Stemlily ))

* She would stand and move over to the spot her leader had told her to got to. She just wanted to talk to someone. *

[Pitou]

**Codwhisper**

At the mention of his friend's name Codwhisper smiled. Hazelstorm had dethroned Kestrelstar's titled of ice racing champion. He was rather impressed that the clan's youngest elder had managed such a feat. He purred and shouted, "Hazelstorm! Way to go!" As somewhat of an afterthought, he considered Bristletail and Shypaw had also placed so he called out, "Good job Bristletail and Shypaw!"

[Carmela]

Orange ears flicked to the voice of her leader. Another meeting? Pondering what it could be, the warrior hoped it would be more fun than the last. In fact, she felt a prickle at the poor memory. Running a quick lick over her shoulder to try and wash it away, Honeystream got up from the spot she was laying and made her way near Snowleap and Raccoonear. She didn't sit next to them, but close enough to not seem loner like.

As others gathered she couldn't help but hear Plumstorm shriek at, yet, another cat. Different meeting same mouse-dung. That fire rose up and threatened to burn through her mouth. It didn't sit well with her. No one learned that way. Closing her eyes she swallowed the urge to say something catty. Instead, she shook her stripped head and looked up at Kestrelstar.

Hearing the news of the ice race, Honeystream let out a yowl of congratulations. It definitely had more to it than normal. Anything to keep from rounding on the shield. That would never to done in other moments.

[~whirl~]

-PumpkinSprout-

hm-? A meeting..? she padded out of the nursery as she heard the call of Kestrelstar beginning a clan meeting. The orange tabby sat down, looking towards the nursery to see if Wrenkit [ flopsy ] would join her. PumpkinSprout didn't like it when the little tabby left her side anymore, two of her kits were gone and she didn't want to loose Wrenkit again. Softkit [ Ivory. ] and Sparkkit [ TheHappyCat ] were a bit.. different..- both kits never talked with PumpkinSprout anymore, the orange tabby thought it was because she was such a horrible mother to the four she-kits, or because Whisperkit went missing when PumpkinSprout was supposed to be watching her.

Being a mother is hard.. especially since I don't have any other cat to help.. PumpkinSprout sighed, she had left the twoleg place quite a few moons ago because of her mate and twolegs but.., she couldn't help missing them. Sure, Leaf would have been an awful father to the kits and the kits would be given away to other twolegs once they are almost two moons but the twolegs ment well.. they would have helped. Right?- . Her mind flickered back to her friend Hazelcloud, the Windclan molly looked terrified when Kestrelstar found PumpkinSprout over the border. What if she hates me too.. my only friend..?

The tabby's green gaze moved back to the Streamstone, but not for very long. She spotted the familiar white pelt of Softkit padding across the clearing and sitting down. PumpkinSprout lifted a paw and was about to go sit down with the kit but gingerly set it back down again, Softkit didn't want to talk with her so perhaps it would be better not to.

She let out another sigh and turned her head back up to Kestrelstar.

(Don't feel pressured to reply to this if you don't want)


Softkit looked over at Pumpkinsprout, deciding to join her, the kit skipped over. "Hey mother!" She said happily, smiling.

[Red'fur]

(( Stemlily ))

* She wasn't sticking around for the rest of the meeting. Standing up she padded out of camp her tail lightly laying on her back. She wanted to get away for awhile. She left mumbling something but it goes unheard. *
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( OPEN )
Legends never die
They become a part of you

[Sklee]

Amberpaw grinned.

[Kunaisoul]

Nightleap smiled in congrats for the cats.

[Apollo.]

-PumpkinSprout-

The orange tabby blinked at Wrenkit [ flopsy ] as she sat next to her. She mumbled a congratulations to the winners of the ice race, half listening to the meeting. Whisperkit can't be dead. Right-? She's not dead... maybe she's gone to the twoleg place- or maybe a different Clan. Yeah-! That's got to be correct. Maybe if I go to the twoleg place I could- a meow broke into her thoughts, she looked towards Softkit [ Ivory. ]who was looking at her and smiling.

PumpkinSprout smiled back a little, maybe Softkit has just been busy.. maybe she doesn't hate me after all... "H-hey!" she stuttered still surprised when the white kit skipped over to them. "Uhm- how are you?" PumpkinSprout was quite lost for words, Softkit hadn't spoken to her in moons and she acted like nothing had happened.

(Sorry for the small reply)

[Rani]

It was the sound of Snakehearts name that roused his attention from sorting out his herbs and attracted him to the meeting. He hadnt gathered at the initial call believing the meeting to be nothing special but it seemed that with the birdbrain looking better and actually celebrating his clanmates successes this might be a different and better meeting then he'd expected. So the tom gathered casting a scornful look at the chattering warriors and sitting down next to Sparrowskip instead of his normal spot the area already filled by the present warriors. "Morning Sparrowskip what have I missed thus far why's Kes scolding cats this early into the meeting?" The medicine cat hadnt really spoken to his ex mentor since their little walk where the tom had totally gotten a message from starclan about Snakehearts apprentice and though the twos relationship was still a bit rockey (it always was though) the younger tom was dedicated to trying. So he was trying making the first move to chat casually with the other tom.

#rev

[alaskaa]

Hazelstorm smirked, tilting her nose up, staring up at Kestrelstar. She was on the ice racing throne now, hah!!
She looked around as she heard her name being chanted, and suppressed her smile growing even wider. She couldn't help but feel smug about the whole thing. She was the champion, until the ice race came next year - not that she'd be able to participate. It was nice though, to hold the title.

"Thank you, thank you,"she called out lightly, her voice filled with humour and cheer. Fantastic.

[marshy]

// Rani

Sparrowskip
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Sparrowskip smiled when he heard about the winners. He would've attended if he wasn't busy.. pushing away his problems. Sparrowskip turned his head as his former apprentice approached him "Hey Snakeheart!" He said with a smile still on his face. "Just cats talking too much and irritating Plumstorm so.. normal stuff." He said with a small chuckle

[Singing Jay]

Goldenpaw sat still like rock as she waited for Kestrelstar to announce what had to be her seventh mentor or something, just hopefully it would be someone who could bother sticking around.

[Weekend-Wondering]

Yarrowkit ran over to Streamkit. She was angry. “Streamkit!” She whispered quietly, once she saw him. She sat next to him. “That was mean! Well you weren’t mean… you didn’t do anything wrong!”
She curled her lip at the ones who had.

Parabatai

[Pixila]

[OPEN] Then that happy day shrunk back into a hole when it was called that one warrior has died. He quickly moved on though, feeling just a tiny bit of grief. He didn't know the warrior, and he never will--not when they are dead. He scooted himself to the back of the crowd, flicking his tail. He looked around, aware if somebody was to speak with him.

[X Boy]

Brambletree enjoyed the moment of happiness

[poppy]

WOW Hazelstorm had become the Ice Queen. That means that she and Kestrelstar should totally race sometime. ''DOES THAT MEAN THE HAZELSTORM IS LEADER NOW?!'' Birdpaw yowled, then her voice softened. She liked Hazelstorm, but she like her buddy a lot more. No offense, Hazel. A thought crossed her mind, to climb up there with him, but then decided not to. She was an apprentice, not a kit now. She had to be mature.

[TheWhiteWolf]

❦ Lynxfall, Shadepaw ❦

The two cats padded over to the Streamstone, suddenly feeling shy at all the new faces. Despite this, they sat tall at what was in store.

[Spartan-117]

Yarrowkit ran over to Streamkit. She was angry. “Streamkit!” She whispered quietly, once she saw him. She sat next to him. “That was mean! Well you weren’t mean… you didn’t do anything wrong!”
She curled her lip at the ones who had.

Parabatai
Streamkit looks at Yarrowkit, shaking his head. "No, I was in the wrong." He mews softly, watching Kestrelstar closely.

[Madelaine]

-->Petuniapaw<--

The molly was late, but here she was. Being on timw for the announcement she heard her friends name who won the ice race. Petuniapaw had been too busy trainibg she hadn't had time to join in. She looked around for Hazelstorm. They hardly ever talk, but that was okay. One day when she was a warrior she'd ask about some hunting together. "Congrats on winning the ice race.", she meowed with a purr to the warrior.

// scythe.; \\

[alaskaa]

Hazelstorm grinned, unable to keep her smug look off her face, knowing that her name would be spoken next year as the current champion. The tabby turned around as Petuniapaw approached her. The apprentice was a smart one, surely she'd be a warrior soon.

"Thanks!" she said contently, flicking her fluffy tail."I hope you'll be a warrior soon, Petuniapaw. You've worked hard."

Angelique

[Weekend-Wondering]

Yarrowkit frowned. “Don’t say that.” She muttered. She hated when Streamkit doubted himself. Parabatai

[tye]

Spicepaw slouched into the crowd with her eyes barely narrowed. What is this time? Is this an everyday thing? She barely slept. It's hard adjusting to a new den, new smells, and loud snoring. The yowls pierced her eardrums that made her groan in misery. "Can you all..," muttering under breath, she tried to keep her composure until a fellow apprentice yelled next to her. The ginger feline snarled at them however due to all the noise they probably didn't notice. "So much noise.."
[open]

[spade]

While there were a few cheers here and there in regards to the results of the ice race, Kestrelstar couldn't help but notice a few occurrances that would need correction after the meeting. For example, Ravenclaw seemed to not have heard him - or worse, just didn't listen - when he called for him to either have Streamkit sit quietly beside him or take him back to the nursery, because now the kit was with Yarrowkit. He watched the two, remembering how they both had to be removed from the last meeting. Perhaps a delay in their apprentice ceremonies would teach them some manners.

There was also Stemlily, who didn't appear as if she could be bothered to listen to the rest of the meeting. Blatant disrespect stabbed at him like a thorn as he watched her retreating form. Something would have to be done about that behavior as well. He knew that whatever meeting etiquette these cats had transferred over to Gatherings, and he'd be damned if he allowed RiverClan to make fools of themselves yet again.

[ poppy. ]
One voice rose up above the congratulatory outbursts and Kestrelstar recognized it as Birdpaw. She was an apprentice now, but somehow still had not learned that meetings were not the place to shout such things. "No, it does not," he replied, though couldn't help his whiskers twitch in amusement as he answered Birdpaw's question. He'd have to check in to see how her training was going, as he had yet to hear anything on it.

"Next, we have some new faces among out Clan today. Fireblaze [ Snakebite318 ] found a young kit near Smallpines, and though it is leaf-bare I have agreed to shelter her. She has been named Moonkit [ feather lily ], and I believe one of the queens is looking after her already." He didn't see the familiar face of the young kit, so he assumed she was probably sound asleep in the nursery.

Now the next two. Kestrelstar was prepared to receive backlash on these, and he sincerely hoped that the cats he had selected to oversee their training were present and listening. "A warrior and an apprentice from ShadowClan were recently spotted in our territory. They spoke to me on how they wished to distance themselves from ShadowClan and how Dawnstar runs her Clan. I'm sure you all are aware how... brutal the ShadowClan leader can be, so I have decided that they will be joining RiverClan." Shifting his gaze to take in the two newcomers, he gave them a small nod. "Lynxfall, Shadepaw [ SpiritcallWarriors ] you will both have to earn the trust of not only myself but your new Clanmates. Lynxfall, you will be trained as a RiverClan apprentice for the next moon, and Nettlebloom
[ vanillaa ] will be overseeing that you get accustomed to life here. Shadepaw, you will restart your training and learn how to become a RiverClan warrior; Fierceroar
[ ~Fierce~ ] will be your mentor."

This was big news, what with two former ShadowClan cats joining. But Kestrelstar had not sensed any threat coming from them, and hopefully in time they would prove him correct. His yellow gaze darted to Snowleap to gauge the tom's expression as he waited for the reaction before moving on.

Rani Nixey implimm @#rev Papaya Silverfur & Co Raven~ seeingstars Starfall DeltaDace poppy. Whitewillow error Pidge Clock Dragonshifter Mistletoe masquerade Ritsuka NinjaBloss Zesty Mango Cherryfalls tulle RiztheHuntress Beancat @doof TheNyanCatMinecart Ravensong Winterberrycat vanillaa Angelique Jaxson Carmela TanaDraws sid CloudDOuG puro. willowflame luciduscolors Random river_storm silversplash Iron_Hearts zeeno littlelove InsertCoolNameHere WinterMara stormQueen Singing Jay Sklee Lullabypaw Jae corgigirl Egasl GoldenDays tye LeoDaLeaf Kunaiskrill Silverspot11 ExhibitX flopsy Ivory. ~Gale~ @Jackpot Quackers Naiad Hopeless ChillyCiabattas Dandelionpetal Fritter ~Echo~ Brightlight x ghostie Shade. Wintermist

[Akira]

Reedlight blinked. New warriors... From ShadowClan? Huh... That was new. It was common to have some cats leave their Clans for RiverClan, but from ShadowClan? That was more rare than hearing Dawnstar cry. And he could understand their desire to get away... Hopefully they would just be happy to have a new home and not betray them. But at least the warrior was training under Nettlebloom, a warrior he knew little of yet respected. Surely they would do fine.

[Pitou]

**Codwhisper**

Hearing the news of a found kit was interesting, it only made sense to the young warrior that, of all times, Kestrelstar wouldn't turn away a kit during Leafbare. It was an extra mouth to feed, sure, but what expense would one extra kit have on the clan compared to what cost would come to the kit if it were to be turned away?

It was the next announcement that really caught his attention though. A new warrior and apprentice from Shadowclan? Codwhisper's ears perked and he tried to look over the heads of the gathered cats to find these former Shadow clan cats. Having former Shadowclan members as members of his own clan could give some answers that Codwhisper was desperate for, without needing to sneak away and talk to current Shadowclan members. He was loyal to Riverclan but his curiousity surrounding the other clans was insatiable, and made worse by how difficult it seemed to learn more about the other clans without the undertone of his own clanmates' perceptions of who they considered their enemies.

[Captain]

❄ Snowleap (he/them) ❄

➢ As he sat in silence with Raccoonear among the crowd of Riverclan cats, the longhaired tomcat watched with curious eyes as a scene unfolded. Plumstorm was getting irritated at a warrior named Stemlily for speaking to a kitten who he recognized as Streamkit. He remembered briefly meeting the shekit at the last clan meeting when Coralsplash and Ravenclaw had sat with him. It wasn’t any surprise to Snowleap when Kestrelstar soon got involved, instructing Stemlily to sit somewhere else and for Ravenclaw to keep a closer eye on his niece. He was relieved that it was handled so calmly and not as…chaotic as the last clan meeting. Snowleap was sure Kestrelstar was also relieved for that same reason. Nevertheless, the meeting continued (or commenced?) without any more delay, which made the Riverclan warrior smile warmly. He peered up at the gray-furred leader as he explained to the clan that there were a few positive announcements that would hopefully bring a little more joy to everyone. That was great to hear. Riverclan definitely needed some good news. The tip of his tail twitched back and forth casually against the ground as Kestrelstar announced the winners of the clan-wide ice race that had taken place recently. Snowleap remembered hearing about that event, but being too shy to participate. Regardless, they would gladly cheer for the winners.

“Congratulations!” Snowleap meowed cheerfully, “Hazelstorm, Bristletail, and Shypaw!” Something about calling out in celebration of his clanmates made him so happy. Once again, it made him feel truly a part of Riverclan - the place that he proudly called home. He cheered their names along with other cats before settling down. The tall dark-furred tomcat listened with curious interest as Kestrelstar spoke of a kitten being found out in the wilderness -- Moonkit. It warmed the warrior’s heart that the clan leader was making sure the little one was well cared for. Hopefully she will adjust to clanlife here soon enough. Snowleap knew, without a doubt, that Riverclan would make sure she was treated with love. The longhaired oriental drew his tongue over his chest fur a few times as Kestrelstar began the next announcement. However, the tomcat’s words made him freeze as his eyes widened slightly. A warrior? And apprentice? From Shadowclan? The tall warrior lifted his head, looking behind him to see none other than Lynxfall and Shadepaw among his clanmates as Kestrelstar spoke their names. They had made it. Kestrelstar had let them into Riverclan. The sight alone was enough to make him tear up, but he did not do that. His gaze flickered around silently to see a few cats look at them after the Riverclan leader told them who would be mentoring both cats. Nettlebloom! Snowleap remembered speaking with her before and she was a kind shecat - a good fit for Lynxfall, without a doubt. Fierceroar, he was not familiar with, but he could only hope for the best for Shadepaw’s training. The longhaired tomcat wanted to stand up and go sit with them, happily congratulate them both entering his clan, but he seemed frozen where he sat, conditioned to hesitate.

Turning his head back to the Streamstone, Snowleap immediately got caught into a silent eye-contact with Kestrelstar. The Riverclan leader stared at him with his intense yellow eyes. It was foolish to think he would get out of this whole situation without any attention brought towards himself, especially after the older tomcat saw them together at a gathering almost three moons ago. He swallowed hard, his heart pounding in his chest and he dipped his head to Kestrelstar once in complete silence, before meeting his gaze once more. The dark long-furred warrior said nothing out-loud, but mouthed two words: “thank you”. He saw the gray-furred clan leader as his friend and by allowing Lynxfall and Shadepaw into Riverclan, he saved them from the harshness of Shadowclan. He was deeply grateful for Kestrelstar, more than ever before, and he’d be sure to make that known with time - not just with mere words, but with actions too. Snowleap awaited anxiously for the reactions of his clanmates, expecting the worst. How could he blame any of them? Especially with the recent actions of Shadowclan.

// SpiritcallWarriors //

[TheWhiteWolf]

❦ Lynxfall (He/They), Shadepaw (She/Her) ❦

The two cats sat in silence as Kestrelstar made his announcement. Lynxfall felt his heart swell as it was mentioned that a kit had been sheltered. Leaf-Bare is a tough season to get through, especially for a lost kit. Shadepaw smiled at the thought of a cute new kit to potentially get to know. The two knew the feeling of found family, and it was a concept they held dear.

As Kestrel continued his announcement, the two cats froze at the mention of their names. They had finally did it, they had a chance for a new life. A new home. Lynxfall nodded swiftly once it was mentioned who he’d train under, trying to look through the crowd to see who they could be. Shadepaw had done the same, looking among the crowd of new faces for a potential sign. But instead of spotting the potential cats who’d train them, they realized that all eyes seemed to be on them, but they understood. After all, they once lived in ShadowClan.

Remembering that they were to share a new home with a familiar face, Lynxfall eyed the crowd to look for the tall dark furred tom. Snowleap. His best friend, his mate, his family. Spotting his figure in the crowd, he felt a small smile form on his face before looking back at Kestrelstar. Lynxfall and Shadepaw both looked at him with a face full of happiness and respect. Their lives could finally change for the better. They could finally live a life in which they didn’t have to feel fear. They were home at last.

[pxxylo]

[ masquerade | yo! congrats on lynx and shade getting in, im legit so excited to see their little fam blossom :0 ]

Raccoonear's distant gaze flicked
over to see none other than her closest friend,
Snowleap. Her face quickly became less weary,
and a bit more alive. She began to do this recently,
when someone she was close to approached her, but
she worried that it may be odd, or unexpected to do
so now. Sare, it may just be Raccoonear lifting her tail
and gently placing it on said cat's back for a fleeting
moment before smiling at them, but still, would it be
offputting to Snowleap? Here goes. Her tail flicked up
before she lightly placed it upon the dark-furred warrior's
back, just for one moment, before retracting it. She then
wore a genuine smile, her yellow and blue eyes glittering
with joy to the fact that she found the confidence to take
a risk in hopes of everything going well. Also, just, to the
fact that she had such a great friend like him. All she had
was Ryepaw, and boy, was she lucky there. She just so
happened to be the first person to greet him after he
joined as a kit, and now, Raccoonear is like a big sister
sort of figure to him. She lowered her head slightly, like
she always did whenever someone was whispering to
her so she could lean in a bit and hear what they had
to say. "Kestrelstar sounds a bit more relieved this
meeting, there must be some good news." She
purred quietly, her gaze flicking up.

Oh? Hazelstorm, Bristletail and Shypaw won the
Snow Race? Awesome. "Congrats, you
three!" She shouted, raising her head up above
the crowd before ducking back down, quickly
regretting being so loud about it. New members?
Lynxfall and Shadepaw? SNowleap seems pretty
affected, but in a good way. If he's happy, I'm happy.
The two seem to be honorable. Kind, and Giving.
They both have my respect. This time, she
would be louder, she would be more confident as
she shouted out the names of Riverlcan's newest
members. She cast Snowleap a smile before raising
her head again. "Lynxfall! Shadepaw!"
She called, feeling sort of lost in the moment. The rest
of the clan will probably be cynical, and look down on
me for being so trusting. I don't care about what they
think right now. All I care is that they feel welcomed,
Snowleap's friends. I don't care if he had close relationships
with another clan. I don't care. They clearly are great cats.
He's happier just by seeing them, it being announced they
have been admitted into the clan. From her now raised
poise, she glanced down at Snowleap, still smiling.

[CloudDOuG]

¨Welcome Lynxfall and Shadepaw!¨ Honeystrike meowed. She got up and padded toward the two, ¨welcome to RiverClan.¨

[Sklee]

New members from Shadowclan? That was exciting!! Amberpaw wasn't that bored anymore, but still!

[Hopeless]

~ Icekit ~
[Reaction post]

The kit sat still as everything happened and unfolded before him.
Streamlily, seemed to have done something, but more important was what Streamkit had done. Icekit's sky blue eyes narrowed when Kestrelstar spoke about the whole thing. Icekit had made sure not to bother anyone at meetings, precisely because what Kestrelstar said, kits didn't need to be on meetings, but he was slightly afraid that because of Streamkit, Kestrelstar would make some new rule about that. Making a mental note to talk with the kit later to get them back on the straight and narrow, he turned back to his leader. Unlike others he didn't start shouting out the names of the winners, Hazlestorm, Shypaw, and Britsletail. Who had and had not won some race was none of his concern anyway, everyone else was already parsing the three cats as if they had just defeated all off Shadowclan, they didn't need more than that in Icekit's opinion.

Before Kestrelstar had time to continue, a voice shot up from the crowd. His blue gaze searched for the source of it, and found Birdpaw. 'Does that mean the Hazelstorm is leader now?' He generally tried to brush of dumb things like that, but great Starclan. Birdpaw was an apprentice now, over double Icekit's age, yet they asked dumb questions like that. Did they really think the winner of a race would automatically be capable to lead the whole clan. The real leader seemed to take care of the apprentice, but Icekit was disappointed to see how the leader smiled slightly. 'Do not encourage her like that'

The next matter at hand were new members, not through birth however, but three new scraps of fur had been taken in, one kit found somewhere, and more importantly, an apprentice and a warrior from Shadowclan. Now that managed to catch Icekit's interest, not necessarily in a positive way, but nonetheless. It wasn't often cats transition between clans, and it was something Icekit took as a sign of a traitor, the fact that they had left Shadowclan made it more understandable, and Riverclan was of course the best choice if one was forced to choose, but he would have to keep and eye on the two cats, three if one counted the kit. He hoped Nettlebloom and Fierceroar, who had been assigned as to mentor the two former Shadowclanners, would have the sense to do so as well.

He took a brief moment to glance around at his clanmates to see how they reacted. Most seemed just a little surprised, but happy for the new cats. Snowleap seemed... very glad the two had joined Riverclan, and Icekit could swear the warrior cast a thankful glance to wards the leader. Had he missed something? Icekit did not like not knowing things, and while he didn't dwell on the matter too much, the three cats were added to his list of cats to keep track of.

Once again the kit turned back to Kestrelstar, predicting what would happen next. He hadn't quite kept track of who was ready to become apprentices - he wasn't until well into newleaf - nor who needed new mentors. Though, two names had stayed on his mind from the last meetings. Eveningpaw's and Goldenpaw's mentors had behaved badly, and were no longer allowed to teach the two apprentices, but Kestrelstar hadn't assigned new mentors, since the vigil of Talonkit who had been dumb enough to go outside alone had started, hopefully, their new mentors would have more sense, and not start to argue with the shields, or be rude to their apprentice. Icekit didn't see the point of what Goldenpaw's mentor had done, when Icekit became an apprentice he would make sure to at least be polite to his mentor.

[X Boy]

Brambletree compeltly understood where the shadowclan formers were coming from. He wouldn't want to live under Dawnstars rule.

[WhitesilverQueen]

Spottedkit stared up at Kestrelstar with big eyes. He is a great leader. I don't think I would be a very good leader, but I will be the hardest working apprentice, the clan has seen! That is, when I become an apprentice.

[Brightlight]

--Brittleshore--

Ice racing? How fun. Brittleshore twitched his whiskers in thought. He had never been the best at running on ice, Brittleshore's balancing abilities were mediocre at best, but he was glad for his clanmates who had participated and won. He recognized none of the names spoke, but that made sense since the grey elder hardly ever left his den.

It was Kestrelstar's few other words that piqued his interest. Warriors from Shadowclan. Brittleshore had always strived to be as unbiased as possible, trying to see everything from a neutral point of view. But this was Shadowclan. He grit his teeth. Alright. Fine, maybe they had been Shadowclan, but they had to be given at least one chance.

[vanillaa]

Nettlebloom- if she was completely honest- was spacing out a tad during the announcements. The ice race, while exciting for the victors, was something not of interest to her. Usually it would be, but she hadn't slept well last night. Someone kicked her in the gut, she didn't know who, but she was very irritated with them.
But then, Kestrelstar announced her name, to train Lynxfall. A former ShadowClanner. The hazel eyed molly looked around, ears pricked. Where- oh. That must be him, sharing a happy look with Snowleap.
Snowleap?
The molly raised an eyebrow, and then Snowleap looked up, mouthing an almost unnoticeable thank you to Kestrelstar. Oh my. Snowleap, what have you gotten yourself into now?
Standing up, she approached the new RiverClan cat, and dipped her head, a bewildered but not unfriendly expression on her face.
'Welcome to RiverClan, Lynxfall. I'm Nettlebloom, and I'm going to be training you... and um... stuff.'

masquerade SpiritcallWarriors

[TheWhiteWolf]

Nettlebloom- if she was completely honest- was spacing out a tad during the announcements. The ice race, while exciting for the victors, was something not of interest to her. Usually it would be, but she hadn't slept well last night. Someone kicked her in the gut, she didn't know who, but she was very irritated with them.
But then, Kestrelstar announced her name, to train Lynxfall. A former ShadowClanner. The hazel eyed molly looked around, ears pricked. Where- oh. That must be him, sharing a happy look with Snowleap.
Snowleap?
The molly raised an eyebrow, and then Snowleap looked up, mouthing an almost unnoticeable thank you to Kestrelstar. Oh my. Snowleap, what have you gotten yourself into now?
Standing up, she approached the new RiverClan cat, and dipped her head, a bewildered but not unfriendly expression on her face.
'Welcome to RiverClan, Lynxfall. I'm Nettlebloom, and I'm going to be training you... and um... stuff.'

masquerade SpiritcallWarriors


❦ Lynxfall (He/They) ❦

The lean tom’s ears twitched when he heard an unfamiliar voice talk to him. Turning to look at the she-cat, he offered a warm, welcoming smile. “It’s nice to meet you, Nettlebloom. Thank you for the welcome, I understand that this may be an overwhelming meeting, y’know?” They said with an awkward chuckle. “I’m looking forward to training with you. I’m sure you’ll help me learn all the ropes around here.” He said, bowing his head in respect towards her. He was excited for his new life, and he seemed happy with his new mentor. He knew that no one could ever replace Sharp Shooter, but she seems nice. It felt nice having a mentor again.

[corgigirl]

Pebblepaw had been sitting at the meeting and once she heard the news of the new clan members, she was surprised. She didn’t think there was anything wrong with them it was just odd. She looked around and smiled at the new Riverclan apprentice.

[spade]

It was somewhat of a relief to see that the appearance of the two newcomers from ShadowClan wasn't a total derailment of the meeting. Moons ago, perhaps it would've been. Kestrelstar held some pride in his Clan as they welcomed the two. They had a long road ahead of them if they wished to earn the trust of their new Clan, but the gray tabby leader would be lying if he said he wasn't intrigued on how the journey would go for them. He'd still keep an eye on them, regardless.

"Now, there is a rather important announcement I would like to discuss." Stars, it was time already. His eyes flickered around the clearing to make sure the cat he was going to be mentioning was present at the meeting. Of course they were. They were at every meeting. "As you all know, two moons ago, Splashleap stepped down as RiverClan's deputy. I have thought long and hard about this, as RiverClan is currently progressing into a more positive future. I have spoken with this cat, and believe that they are the best possible choice in helping aide the Clan. They have outdone themselves with their dedication to their Clan and have shown skill and poise in every situation. They have my full trust due to the fact that they have, on many occasions, gone above and beyond for the Clan."

Taking a pause, Kestrelstar allowed his gaze to shift around the camp. This was it. Today was the day, he knew, that some of his Clanmates dreams may be crushed. Though none of his warriors had come to him seeking out the deputy position, part of Kestrelstar was well aware of how ambitious some of them were. How they wished to hold the esteemed position. Maybe if he was younger, more naive, he would've picked the strongest candidate, physically. Someone who could assist well in fights. But that was not all he had to consider. He had to think of everything; were they loyal? Were they kind? Were they someone the Clan could look and turn to? Were they responsible? Briefly, he thought back to when he had been named as RiverClan's leader, and Splashleap as his deputy. Had these thoughts gone through Snakeheart and Lionstorm's heads as well?

Clearing his throat, he finally allowed his gaze to land on his new deputy; the golden tabby sitting upright and paying attention. "RiverClan's new deputy shall be Sparrowskip." He made sure his voice could be heard throughout the camp and into the dens in case any of the Clan were sleeping and had missed the meeting call. Pride shone clearly in his yellow gaze. Some of the Clan knew of the warriors past as their former medicine cat, before Snakeheart had stepped up to take the full reigns. Hopefully they would see now why he was being placed in the deputy position, just as Kestrelstar had.

Rani Nixey implimm @#rev Papaya Silverfur & Co Raven~ seeingstars Starfall DeltaDace poppy. Whitewillow error Pidge Clock Dragonshifter Mistletoe masquerade Ritsuka NinjaBloss Zesty Mango Cherryfalls tulle RiztheHuntress Beancat @doof TheNyanCatMinecart Ravensong Winterberrycat vanillaa Angelique Jaxson Carmela TanaDraws sid CloudDOuG puro. willowflame luciduscolors Random river_storm silversplash Iron_Hearts zeeno littlelove InsertCoolNameHere WinterMara stormQueen Singing Jay Sklee Lullabypaw Jae corgigirl Egasl GoldenDays tye LeoDaLeaf Kunaiskrill Silverspot11 ExhibitX flopsy Ivory. ~Gale~ @Jackpot Quackers Naiad Hopeless ChillyCiabattas Dandelionpetal Fritter ~Echo~ Brightlight x ghostie Shade. Wintermist

[corgigirl]

“Yay Sparrowskip!” Pebblepaw congratulated. She looked at the warrior happily and hoped that maybe some day she could become the deputy.

At least, she would be the best warrior she could. She was hoping to get farther in her training soon but with Horsepaw still being demoted, she had been having a hard time finding time and cats to help. She had had a swimming lesson with her father Bearspot and she was setting something up with Goosefury right now.

[ThePiffle]

-Horsepaw-


Horsepaw sputtered quietly. Him? He knew he wasn't going to be deputy, but Sparrowskip, the cat who followed him, and attacked him. He was following clan rules, but...no. The golden tom was happy for him, he had to be, he couldn't let one incident define the cat for the rest of his life. "Congratulations, Sparrowskip," he meowed calmly, and turned to look at him.


@#rev

[marshy]

Sparrowskip
____________

Sparrowskip was wondering if Kestrelstar would announce it this meeting, and it seemed so. He still wasn't quite sure about this considering what happened last time but.. this time... This time it'd be different. He would be sure to stick around, and not let anyone get under his skin. Especially coyotes. "I'm honored and frankly excited to see how i'm able to help RiverClan move forward!" He said with a smile, and for once. One that wasn't fake.

[GoldenDays]

(Hey! Btw while I did send this in an actual request thing I never got a response, Frozen’paw never got a mentor do you think one could be assigned to him today?)

~Frozen’paw~

Frozen’paw listened in anticipation, whoever got to be deputy would be one lucky cat, but he was sure he didn’t want the position even when he became a warrior, he wouldn’t be able to handle the responsibilities of a deputy and the pressure of one day maybe being leader was to much to wrap his head around.

When Sparrow’skips name was called he made sure to yell his congrats as the traditions had him do. “Sparrow’skip! Sparrow’skip!” he called, while he didn’t know Sparrow’skip personally he knew that the warrior was a good choice for the position

[Weekend-Wondering]

Willowfeather cheered as loud as she could.
“Sparrowskip! Sparrowskip!”

[Captain]

❄ Snowleap (he/them) ❄

➢ As more and more cats reacted to Lynxfall and Shadepaw, the tall dark-furred tomcat’s form seemed to relax as he breathed a low sigh of relief. Everyone was being rather welcoming towards the newcomers, which surprised the young warrior, obviously, but he was more than happy for such a thing to happen. He turned his head to see his best friend, Raccoonear, smiling at him as the she-cat chanted their names, approving of the once Shadowclan cat’s arrival. Such a thing made Snowleap’s heart swell with more and more happiness. As everything went on, the longhaired oriental could see some other cats chanting their names and even introducing themselves to Lynxfall and Shadepaw. It was a lovely sight. Maybe this whole situation wouldn’t go as poorly as he had once feared. Out of the corner of his gaze, the young Riverclan tomcat saw the familiar pelt of Nettlebloom as the she-cat approached Lynxfall. He hadn’t caught her casting a look at him beforehand, but he smiled as she introduced herself to the orange-furred warrior as the one who’d be in charge of him becoming an official Riverclan warrior. It was a sight he had only dreamed about seeing, but now it was real. Lynxfall was here in Riverclan.

As the meeting continued, it seemed both Kestrelstar and Snowleap shared that feeling of relief that the clan hadn’t reacted negatively to the once Shadowclan cats. However, cats seemed to fall silent and curious as the clan leader made the meeting take another serious turn. Ah, right. Riverclan needed a new deputy. The tall tomcat had nearly gone and forgotten about that, being so wrapped up in his own personal matters, making him feel slightly ashamed as a result. Regardless, the longhaired oriental was truly happy to hear that Kestrelstar had found a new cat to be Riverclan’s deputy. He had respected Splashleap’s choice when they had stepped down, but Snowleap had to admit that he was rather curious to whom the gray-furred tomcat had decided to take their place. His icy blue-hued eyes widened slightly as it was announced that Sparrowskip would be the new Riverclan deputy. He had never met him before, nor did he know much about him in general, but the young warrior had seen Sparrowskip at past clan meetings. His clanmates were already cheering for the new deputy, as soon as Sparrowskip spoke. “Sparrowskip! Sparrowskip!” Snowleap joined in happily in the yowls of congratulations, showing his approval in Kestrelstar’s choice. The dark-furred tomcat had high hopes for Riverclan’s future and he had a good feeling about Sparrowskip, knowing he’d help ensure the clan thrived.

[Sklee]

So, Sparrowskip was the new deputy? Amberpaw didn't exactly know him, or too many cats at all, but she was more then sure he'd earned it.

[Akira]

"Sparrowskip! Sparrowskip!" Reedlight and Stormflurry chanted in unison, happy to have a new deputy.

[Starfall]

Rowanmist
[Directed at Kestrelstar and Sparrowskip]

The tabby was excited to say the least, energy buzzing in the clearing. It felt as though his fur was standing on end. Than the icing on top was the fact that a Deputy was to be announced! So many cats came to mind, so many Clanmates that have been working hard, making a name for themselves. His paws were tingling.

Than who it was was announced, and it felt as though the breath was knocked out of him. Ears twitched, did he hear it right? After processing it...he did. Before he could even comprehend what he was doing, the Warrior opened his mouth "The tom who couldn't even be Riverclan's Medicine Cat has been chosen as the deputy?" he asked. Taking a step forwards.

There wasn't any anger or malice in his voice, nor in his features it was pure worry. "Forgive me asking Kestrelstar but...why him? He couldn't even stick around for his Medicine Cat duties yet you believe he'll be able to lead a clan...he couldn't even lead herb patrols. Nothing against you personally Sparrowskip I'm sure you're a wonderful cat. I'm just...I'm worried." he stated, turning his gaze to the other.

[Silverfur & Co]

Snowstripe mews loudly "Congrats Sparrowskip."


Featherspirit did the same yowling her voice "Congradulations Sparrowskip."

[alaskaa]

The tabby raised her gaze as the new deputy was announced. Sparrowskip - hey, that was the cat who'd done her assessment, right? Hazelstorm had to admit her memory was a little fuzzy. Hmm. He'd also been the previous medicine cat, or she thought.

"Sparrowskip!" she said, politely joining in chanting his name. It was tradition, after all.

[CloudDOuG]

Honeystrike, who was sitting near the deputy happily chanted ¨Sparrowskip, Sparowskip, Sparrowskip!.¨

[Pitou]

**Codwhisper**

The new deputy was being announced! Codwhisper listened then joined in the congratulatory chants, "Sparrowskip! Sparrowskip!" Codwhisper didn't see any reason to disagree with the decision, he rarely did. He didn't care much for the politics of the clan and was confident that regardless what happened, Kestrelstar would keep everything running smoothly. All of that was for other cats to worry about.

[Mango]

Blizzardsky wiggled up higher expecting the next words out of Kestrelstar's mouth to be his name, but to his shock it was Sparrowskip," WHAT!?" he shouted unable to contain his shock," It's suppose to be me!" he squawked," Splashleap promised me...that if she ever resigned or became leader she'd ensure I would take over as deputy!!!" he yowled," Therefore to uphold her promise, you need to give me the role as deputy. I was promised it, therefore I get it if not, you're calling Splashleap a liar, you don't want to make Splashleap a liar do you?" he wasn't even aware he had attempted a guilt trip for Kestrelstar, but he had done it.

[starry]

Mistypaw forced herself to smile for the new deputy. It wasn't Sparrowskip's fault that she could not force at least a pinch of happiness into herself. "Sparrowskip! Sparrowskip!" she chanted, going along with everyone else. That was when she heard some words of doubt coming in from Rowanmist and Blizzardsky. Blizzardsky was practically begging to be made deputy. Mistypaw let a growl come out of her throat. How dare he question Kestrelstar? Rowanmist wasn't so bad. It seemed like he just needed reassurance that Sparrowskip was going to be a good deputy. She decided to ignore him, but the apprentice narrowed her amber eyes as she looked at Blizzardsky.

"Kestrelstar is the one who chooses the deputy, not Splashleap." She flicked her tail. "Maybe Kestrelstar didn't want to make you deputy. Also you're just minimising your chances to be deputy right now. Maybe Kestrelstar or Sparrowskip would have chosen you in the future, but probably not anymore." Mistypaw gazed at the warrior. It felt good to be angry again after moons of feeling numb and washed out. Now there was a certain liveliness bubbling inside her again. The corners of her mouth slightly went up. "And Kestrelstar is a very strong leader. You should trust his judgement." She had to say, she admired the leader. The way he could handle pain, how he could step up from it and see clear again, it was something she wished she was capable of.

Zesty Mango

[endlessskies]

Otterstorm gazed around and saw Blizzardsky yowling protest. He's like he has to be deputy to live, she thinks. 'Sparrowskip! Sparrowskip! Sparrowskip!' Otterstorm chanted. 'Sparrowskip is the rightful deputy!' she shot at Blizzardsky. 'Kestrelstar chose Sparrowskip, or do you doubt your leader?' Otterstorm hissed at Blizzardsky. 'Are you a traitor?' Noticing Mistypaw glaring at Blizzardsky, she added, 'Mistypaw thinks you shouldn't be deputy, and I agree. Kestrelstar chooses the deputy, not Splashleap!' Zesty Mango luminous

[X Boy]

"Sparrowskip! Sparrowskip!" Brambletree chanted

[starry]

Mistypaw turned around to see Otterstorm had joined in against Blizzardsky. The apprentice sighed. "I never said that he shouldn't be deputy. It's just that Blizzardsky just very much destroyed his chances and it is very unrespectful for him to be denying Kestrelstar so harshly."

Otterstorm

[~whirl~]

"Sparrowskip, Sparrowskip!" Softkit chanted, smiling.

[~whirl~]

-PumpkinSprout-

The orange tabby blinked at Wrenkit [ flopsy ] as she sat next to her. She mumbled a congratulations to the winners of the ice race, half listening to the meeting. Whisperkit can't be dead. Right-? She's not dead... maybe she's gone to the twoleg place- or maybe a different Clan. Yeah-! That's got to be correct. Maybe if I go to the twoleg place I could- a meow broke into her thoughts, she looked towards Softkit [ Ivory. ]who was looking at her and smiling.

PumpkinSprout smiled back a little, maybe Softkit has just been busy.. maybe she doesn't hate me after all... "H-hey!" she stuttered still surprised when the white kit skipped over to them. "Uhm- how are you?" PumpkinSprout was quite lost for words, Softkit hadn't spoken to her in moons and she acted like nothing had happened.

(Sorry for the small reply)


"Fine, how gave you been?" Said Softkit, still smiling.

(Sprry for late & really short reply)

[plum]

Plumstorm's eyes shift from those cats making the noise, to Kestrelstar as he goes through his talks. And as it ends on Sparrowskip being proclaimed deputy of RiverClan, her powder blue eyes shift to find the tom in the gathered cats. It wasn't hard, he accepted the position aloud. The she-cat frowns, paws kneading the ground beneath her. She didn't know enough about anybody to think, or feel, or say anything. And she definitely did not like Snakeheart, but hadn't be been younger than she was back when he rose into his full medicine cat position because of Sparrowskip? For the first time in a while, the silver cat glances over her Clanmates to try and find the tom in the group. She wondered how he felt.

[pxxylo]

[ luminous Zesty Mango Otterstorm masquerade ]

Raccoonear blinked as she sat beside Snowleap in silence, listening to the smokey gray tom who stood atop the Streamstone. “Sparrowskip! Sparrow-“ Her joyed cheers were cut off by the one and only angry voice in the crowd. Blizzardsky. The egotistical, rude, selfish fool in her eyes. Yes, it was unlike her to think such horrible things of someone, but some people really are deserving of such words. She turned to smile at the dark-furred warrior beside her. “Be right back,” She purred, quickly standing and darting over to where Otterstorm, and Mistypaw stood speaking to the foul cat, Blizzardsky.

“Blizzardsky. I understand you frustration. Splashleap made a promise. Despite this, she was the second highest rank. Second decision maker. And the deputy choosing is not in her paws, it’s in Kestrelstar’s you just need to trust Kestrelstar’s judgement, and wait to be chosen. Just wait. You may have lessened your chances, but things can be made up for. Many cats in this forest are living great lives, when in the past, they weren’t doing so good.” She spoke calmly, trying to try a different approach than what Mistypaw and Otterstorm had taken, the one that she always used. Calm, soft voicing. But that’s not all.

You need to keep a certain posture. The position she always took’s effect was slightly damaged due to the fact she’s taller than Blizzardsky, but that’s fine. It’s okay. She lowered her shoulders, but not slumping them. Just lowering them a bit. At the same time, the soft-furred molly lowers her head, just a bit. There. The perfect pose to speak softly to someone. Yes, her voice could be heard quite well, maybe even so much as stop the Streamstone, she purposely spoke in a happy medium of firm and caring.

“Trust me, if you change your ways, the odds will change. Likely in your favor. So please, Blizzardsky, don’t continue to spoil your chances at this role. You may have missed this time, but don’t worry, it’s not the end of the world. There’s always another way, another shot, but you need to be patient.” She glanced at Mistypaw and Otterstorm, beginning to think she had said too much. She gave them a shy smile, one that seemed pretty apologetic.

[Hopeless]

~ Icekit ~
[Another reaction post]

He had expected the ceremonies to come next, some new apprentice, maybe new warriors, and then the reassignments, but a frown came over his face as Kestrelstar mentioned some important announcement. The name Splashleap came up. He could vaguely remember it from his earliest weeks of life. She had stepped down not very long after his birth, and honestly, he hadn't seen much since then. But now it was time for a new deputy. Icekit felt a little wired about the fact that he hadn't really known life in Riverclan with a deputy, while almost everyone else had. One of the few things that made him different, luckily that would be gone soon. 'Above and beyond for the clan' were words Ketsrelstar used to describe the cat he had chosen, that was good, Icekit wouldn't have expected anything less than that, but it was good hearing it come from the leader.

During the slight pause in the speech, Icekit along with some others he was sure, seemed to lean forward, ears pricked and, with a certain tension in the air, all eagerly waiting to hear the news. And so the name was spoken, and Icekit had to blink a few times, and hear the name chanted by some of his clanmates to fully grasp who it was. Sparrowskip? The name tasted more familiar than usually when he heard one. They seemed like a decent enough cat, but one thought still nagged in the back of his mind. Hadn't... hadn't Sparrowskip once been... Yes, his thoughts were confirmed when a warrior he could faintly recall as Rowanfog spoke up. Sparrowskip had been a medicine-cat, long ago, but still. Wouldn't someone who had been trained to be a warrior, and was more familiar with the warrior duties also be more fitting a deputy. Besides, from what Rowanfog said, it didn't sound like Sparrowskip had been the best leader. Then again, Kestrelstar could take care of the leadership, him being the leader after all, but would assigning patrols be different enough from assigning herb patrols for Sparrowskip to do it better this time? Icekit didn't think so.

But as much as the doubts about the choice bugged him, he couldn't do anything about the matter, he was a mere kit. His blue gaze rested on Rowenfog, then moving on to the other clan mates. Most agreed with the decision Kestrelstar had made, with a few exceptions in the form of Blizzardsky voicing his opinions. According to the warrior Splashleap, the former deputy, he promised him the possession as deputy after she became leader, fine, no problem there, but that the warrior was no throwing a fit over the fact that she had stepped down, and Kestrelstar hadn't chosen him for the possession. Icekit sighed slightly, and would have happily spoken to the warrior himself, if it wasn't for the fact that he was still a kit, still seen and so much inferior to everyone else. Luckily, Mistpaw was being reasonable enough to have a talk with him. He nodded along slightly as she spoke, but stopped when she mentioned that Kestrelstar was a strong leader, something Icekit agreed with, but what she said next... 'You should trust his judgment.' A jab of uncertainty, hesitation, and the slightest hint of shame shot through Icekit. Because yes, he was supposed to trust in his leader's word, still... he couldn't quite shake the feeling that there would have been a better choice.

[marshy]

// Zesty Mango luminous door~ Otterstorm

Sparrowskip
____________

Sparrowskip looked around at the cats chanting his name and felt proud of himself. As he saw them cheer, he noticed an outliner. Of course it was Blizzardsky.. Sparrowskip sighed as he walked over to the cats arguing. "Oh StarClan, 1 meeting Blizzardsky. 1 peaceful meeting would've been nice for once." He said with a slight hiss. "Thank you all for defending Kestrelstar's choice but, couldn't you at least keep it down? This is a meeting, not some group hangout. Kestrelstar's choice is final Blizzardsky, deal with it."
He then turned his attention to Rowanmist and sighed. "And where have you been Rowanmist? I've since i rejoined i've been off my ass helping wherever I could, and even becoming a shield. While I've barely seen you attend a meeting. I've more than proved myself to be a stable deputy, i hope." Sparrowskip didn't want this meeting to go sour but damn.

[poppy]

Birdpaw's forehead was creased in relief as Kestrelstar reassured her that he would remain leader. PHEW. What a relief. She liked Hazelstorm, but her buddy was the bestest cat ever, and bestest leader ever. Her rare moment of calmness was broken as he then announced the deputy. Sparrowskip! She never met him, but he was probably super nice too. All the negative Nancies could kiss her rump, because she knew that Sparrowskip was going to be great. A huge smile on her face, she ran over to the tom (who was talking to grumpyblizzard) and wrapped her arms around his foreleg, cheek smushed against his shoulder. ''YAY! THIS IS SO GREAT!'' She squealed, blue eyes squeezed shut as she embraced the new deputy's leg.

[ marshall :heartbounce: sorry about my little extrovert]

[starry]

Mistypaw dipped her head to Sparrowskip, nodding. "Yes, of course we'll keep it down," she meowed to the deputy. She was trying to be respectful - had she just ruined her chances whilst arguing with Blizzardsky? But the tom was being really unreasonable and disrespectful towards Kestrelstar and Sparrowskip, she had to say. "Sorry Sparrowskip."

marshall

[spade]

Many of the warriors gathered below were joining him in congratulating Sparrowskip. Some were chanting his name while others nodded in his direction. While part of him still remained just a small bit unsure of his decision, he knew for a fact that ever since Sparrowskip had rejoined the Clan last greenleaf, he had done nothing short of giving everything he had to the Clan. He was watchful over the camp, and in the territory; had assisted with keeping meetings undercontrol. In time, Kestrelstar was certain the golden tabby could be someone he could absolutely turn to for advice.

But a few were not happy with it; the first surprising him. Rowanmist? Kestrelstar could not recall seeing him much around camp, let alone any meetings. The last he'd seen of Rowanmist he'd been sent on a patrol to the border. While the leader had reported in, he hadn't seen the tom return to camp. On top of that, actually, he hadn't seen him much in camp at all. But he wouldn't bring that up now; no use in voicing what was already apparent to everyone, and besides he was working on accepting criticism and criqute from his Clan.

He could also understand where the tom was coming from; Kestrelstar had dealt with his own reservations before deciding to move forward with Sparrowskip as the deputy. He gave a nod towards Rowanmist. "I understand your concerns, Rowanmist, and I appreciate them being brought forth." He did; as he progressed towards being a better leader for his Clan, he was glad that his Clan was starting to feel comfortable enough to step up and offer their true opinions. "However, that was many, many moons ago, and if I recall correctly the coyotes that killed both Sootstar and Stormcall played a part in driving Sparrowskip off." His gaze flickered over to the golden tabby as he stepped in to defend himself, though didn't give a nod or anything.

"Since he returned last greenleaf, he has proved himself worthy enough to be a Shield among RiverClan. He has lead patrols, hunted for the Clan, made sure our territory is safe from intruders. I see him as an active presence around camp and carrying out the duties of making sure the rules that keep us safe as a Clan are upheld." Taking a seat on the Streamstone, he kept his gaze on Rowanmist. He was well aware of a certain one-eyed cat that had been gone from the Clan, and couldn't help but wonder if that was what had prompted Rowanmist to attend. "I hope in the coming moons that Sparrowskip can prove himself to you through his actions as he has proved himself to me in order to become a Shield in the first place." His voice was calm, even, as he gave another nod towards Rowanmist. His ears would remain alert in case there were any other concerns he wanted to voice, but otherwise would attempt to move the meeting on.

Or try. Another voice spoke up, gathered by a few others. Blizzardsky, of course. Kestrelstar narrowed his gaze towards Otterstorm, highly disliking his approach. "No one is a traitor for wanting the deputy position. Showing interest in progressing the Clan forward is anything but," he spoke to the bristling tom. "Blizzardsky, Splashleap does not make decisions such as who replaces her; I do." Raccoonear also approached the situation, and hopefully between them all speaking on it Blizzardsky would gather enough sense to quiet down. Where Rowanmist's cocnerns were founded and voiced in a somewhat respectful manner, Blizzardsky's were not.

After handling that, Kestrelstar couldn't help but allow his yellow gaze to travel to Plumstorm. She appeared concerned, at least by the frown on her face. For a moment a stab of doubt struck him. They hadn't spoken really since their trip to Haven Springs, and while the she-cat gave him butterflies and tingles in his paws, he couldn't help but wonder if she agreed with what was being spoken.

He had to trust in his decision though, and know that the only thing that could prove of Sparrowskip's loyalty and commitment to RiverClan was going to be time. "I know that I am still working towards earning your trust again as Clan leader, and I understand that my decisions are sometimes taken with hesitation. But I would not make a decision as important as RiverClan's deputy if I did not believe in the cat I was appointing in the position." Hopefully with the concerns addressed, the meeting could continue to move forward. There were two Shield spots that needed to be replaced as well before Kestrelstar could end the meeting. But for now he decided to wait and see if there were anymore concerns to be voiced before moving on.

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[ThePiffle]

-Horsepaw-


The tom nodded, their concerns were valid, but this was not the time. Sparrowskip was the right choice no matter how much he hated the tom. He decided he needed to talk with him after the meeting, Horsepaw needed to be a warrior again soon. He needed to train Pebblepaw.

[Madelaine]

-->Petuniapaw<--

The molly looked at Rowanmist, but didn't say anything. Sparrowskip did d that yes, but that was in the past. He was still here now wasn't he? It wasn't like he disappeared since then. He had been a good aspect to the clan. Plus he seemed to be doing more anyway. Petuniapaw sat there and waited for whatever was to be next.

[corgigirl]

Pebblepaw argued with the leader and she nodded her head. Sparrowskip was the best choice for the job, as he was honest, brave and smart.

[Starfall]

Rowanmist
marshall spade

The tabby turned his attention to Sparrowskip, he expected an argument or a defense. But what he wasn't expecting was himself to get angry. It was a rare occurance. Typically the Warrior did his best to appear small, agreeable and sweet. He was in no means a small tom, both him and the formerly alive Whitewolf rivaled in height and size. There was a reason she was able to be killed and it wasn't just thanks to Wormbite and Goosefury.

He fluffed out his fur and stood up to his full size, normally warm and kind eyes now freezing and filled with anger. "Grieving." he spat. It was answer enough. "At least I don't feel a need to work hard to achieve my clanmates trust once more." a quick blow to the gut.

Than Kestrelstar spoke up, and he was much sweeter than Sparrowmist was, so in turn Rowanmist flattened his fur, and gave the leader a soft smile. "That makes sense, I understand. I'm still...worried though. If he couldn't handle one rank...why give him another. But, I understand where you're coming from."

[X Boy]

Brambletree took in everything Kestrelstar said, learning from the tom. He nodded slowly, agreeing with the words his leader uttered.

[Mango]

luminous Otterstorm door~ marshall

Blizzardsky growled as he heard his clanmate calling him a traitor," I'm no traitor!!" he growled lashing his tail," What? Are you suggesting a pray to Starclan that Kestrelstar or Sparrowskip dies? Now that would be something only a traitor would do. I'm loyal. I'm angry, but not a fool! If Kestrelstar wishes to go against Splashleap's request, I'll respect it. I won't like it, but I'll respect it." he growled he lashed his tail at Rowanmist, he wasn't use to someone causing more drama at a clan meeting, and frankly he didn't like it. Maybe that was how others felt when he interupted, nah he wasn't rude about it, he was chill he was allowed to do it though...," Wait wasn't Sparrowskip a shield...are we just going to be down a shield?" he muttered mostly to himself, unaware of the other missing shield.

[Madelaine]

-->Petuniapaw<--

She looked over to her father not really reacting to his little outburst and hearing cats call him a traitor. What! They had to be crazy. The molly stood next to her father. No one was going to call him a traitor. A traitor is someone that is disloyal and kills a clanmate. Not one who talks about wanting to be deputy. "Yeah he's not a traitor. He's worked just as hard as any of you!", she meowed. Petuniapaw wasn't talking about him working hard for the positison. No Sparrowskip would make a better deputy right now than Blizzardsky. "Don't listen to them. Your not a traitor and I won't allow anyone to call you one.", she meowed in a whisper.

// Zesty Mango; \\

[starry]

Mistypaw rolled her eyes as Blizzardsky caused more drama, turning away and settling her gaze on Kestrelstar. The meeting was not over.

~ ❂ ~

Flintstrike turned over to Blizzardsky who was still causing such huge drama. Couldn't he just shut up? "Calm down," the warrior meowed, trying to keep his voice leveled and calm. "Yes, maybe it was wrong for Otterstorm to call you a traitor, but we all have to just calm down." He sighed, hoping they would understand that he meant his words when he said them. Kestrelstar also seemed to be getting annoyed by now.

Flintstrike did not blame him. "Also I don't think Kestrelstar is done with the meeting so maybe you should just let him continue," he meowed in a stern voice. It was good that Raccoonear was at least slightly reasonable.

He let his gaze drift over to Petuniapaw. "No one is calling Blizzardsky a traitor," he meowed slowly. "Don't worry, everyone still thinks of him as a valuable member of the clan." He turned to the others, hoping that he was speaking the truth over them. Petuniapaw seemed to be somewhat close to Blizzardsky, protecting him like this.

Zesty Mango Otterstorm door~ Angelique

[pxxylo]

[ marshall Zesty Mango ]

Raccoonear’s calm gaze lifted from Blizzardsky to settle on
Sparrowskip. Was she the one being loud? Or was it someone
else over here? Raccoonear didn’t exactly know, all she
was sure of is that she shared her words of wisdom, and that’s
all that she needed to do. “Pardon, I just wanted to speak
sensibly to Blizzardsky. Sorry to have been speaking so loudly, if
it was me you were regarding to, during your special moment.”
She mewed, still meeting Sparrowskip’s eyes. Always maintain eye
contact, it shows that you acknowledge the cat you’re speaking to
and that you’re not ignoring them. Wasn’t Sparrowskip a shield?
This makes things even better, Raccoonear has been anticipating
to be a Shield since the role was introduced, after her
brother fell off a cliff she wanted to be a shield so the molly could
help keep something like that from happening again. She smiled,
nodding apologetically towards Sparrowskip before stepping back.
She had done enough.

Come to think of it, she had pretty good chances. She’d been
doing well, actively helping the clan and attending meetings…
there’s always hope, so yes, she hoped and prayed as tension
swelled in the Molly’s face and eyes, watching Kestrelstar with
anticipation as she waited for him to continue the meeting. I
can prevent things like what happened to Otterpaw from happening
again. Never again will a Riverclan cat fall off a cliff if I’ve got a part
in it. However, her mind flickered to all of the other shields.
The silver she-cat was sitting near the side, her worrisome gaze
set on Blizzardsky. In fact, the molly was sure that everyone had
their eyes on Blizzardsky. And then there’s Wormbite, the scarred
and dark warrior, who was nowhere to be seen this meeting.
Lizardfrost , the tuxedo-pelted molly. From what Raccoonear knew,
she was a pretty strong and ambitious cat, who also, was not at this
meeting. Last but not least, Goosefury. The gray tom who, come to think of it,
Raccoonear had not seen around camp for a VERY long time.

What if Kestrelstar needs a second new Shield. The chances are even
higher now. This is amazing, maybe my childhood hopes will be
brought to life. But also, where is he? What if he… no, don’t think
that way. He could be visiting someone, going on a personal journey,
or stuck somewhere. If he’s stuck somewhere, at least he’s a very
persistent cat, he’ll get out of a sticky situation with time. Her gaze
wafted up to the smokey gray tom atop the Streamstone once again,
her Oceanic Blue and Sunflower Yellow eyes both calm, yet gleaming
with anticipation, suspense, and hope. True hope, the kind that you
don’t just find in self-affirmation, the kind that you find, that you
develop over moons, getting up to the point where you
have a chance to do the right thing in your eyes, a chance to do what
you’ve worked for.

[Captain]

❄ Snowleap (he/them) ❄

➢ Hearing many of his clanmates cheering for Sparrowskip overjoyed the tall dark-furred warrior, making him smile brightly towards the new appointed deputy. However, this cheery happiness soon fell from Snowleap’s face as he overheard one cat, Rowanmist, questioning Kestrelstar’s choice awhile another, Blizzardsky, began to shout about how he was supposed to be named the new Riverclan deputy. This caused a chain reaction among cats around him and arguing ensured: some calm, others not. The long-furred tom’s brows furrowed because of this and a small part of him was tempted to step in, defend both Sparrowskip and Kestrelstar. However, Raccoonear, who was sitting beside him, told Snowleap that she’d be right back and just like that, his best friend was off to try and restore peace by talking to Blizzardsky. As it all happened, the young Riverclan cat stayed where he was in the crowd. It wasn’t his place to get involved, right? That was for the Shields and more bolder cats. He wasn’t being a coward, was he? No. He was just letting higher ranks take over, allowing better cats than him to handle inner-clan problems. Plus, it would be a disaster if too many cats tried to play hero... right? That seemed best.

Giving a frustrated sigh, Snowleap turned his gaze back up at Kestrelstar to see what he would do. The clan leader, as if right on cue, was handling things by addressing Rowanmist’s concerns and then confronting the loud tomcat, Blizzardsky. That seemed to somewhat calm cats down… in their own way. Snowleap was just glad the angry voices had stopped. These things gave him a headache, but nonetheless, the tall Riverclan warrior stayed where he was. It seemed like this whole thing had raised a new topic among everyone: Who would be taking Sparrowskip’s place as a Riverclan Shield? The question intrigued Snowleap. There were many cats he had witnessed worthy of such a rank, without a doubt. But who would be chosen now? The first cat in his mind was Raccoonear, though it was biased probably, since they were so close. Regardless of that though, the gray-furred molly seemed like a right choice. She was kind-hearted, calm when it mattered, fierce when it came to fighting. Surely, it would be her. Though who knew how many different cats Kestrelstar had in mind. Just wait and see.

[wolfie]

The Dark Lord slumbered in his sleep, peacefully allowing his body to rest for once - there were no night terrors. His thoughts did not sing the whistles of death to him, and it was peaceful. The sickness had taken a toll on him, but he was able to keep up appearances for now. Loud sounds outside the warrior's den begins to make him stir but he ignores it for better. His clanmates were not children and could handle their selves. Yes, of course...
.....
.......

The oriental exited the warrior's den, a scowl plastered over his face. Lips upcurved into a quiet snarl, Wormbite had awaken and was clearly not pleased. He moves his way to the back of the ground, ears pulled back, fur bristling. "For the love of Starclan, what is going on?" He hisses, rising to his full height to tower over. A meeting was happening - clearly not an enjoyable one if it was causing this miss chaos. Ah, it was a shame to think Riverclan could go without one for a moon. He had finally allowed himself to take time for himself because of how Fawnspring had frightened him and what does he know? Wormbite, obviously, needs to attend meetings every time for babysitting. He listens, his misshaped ears swiveling to the sound of his clanmates' voices. Sweet, damage-control. He coughs, his chest wheezing. His voice is low, quieter, raspy, clearly a mess. If he collapsed here, he would blame his beloved clanmates. (He loved them really but.. stars.)

Sparrowskip is deputy and a man named Lynxfall have joined. The second name sounds oddly familiar - he doesn't place it yet. ... and... Sparrowskip is deputy. Wormbite stiffens, freezing as a scene plays out in front of him. (A brown tom stands below an orange tabby - pride washes over him as Dirtfur is announced to be Riverclan's new deputy. It is replaced by the announcement of Dirtfur's exile.) He takes a breath and shoves forward, guilt wallowing at the bottom of his paws for even thinking of the comparison. He's tired. "Blizzardsky, " He meows, coming up behind the idiotic warrior. "I do not even know what to say to you that will not be blocked by the fluff in your ears. Quiet your tone down. I am blind, I am not interested in being deaf. Kestrelstar already stated this. I will emphasize his point. It is not Splashleap's choice, " Wormbite sighs, his tail flickering back and forth. Considering it didn't seem like he understood it the first time. A part of him cringes at the next words that comes out of his mouth but, Blizzardsky was much like a kit, if you wished to get through to him - ... you had to use positive reinforcement. "...Thank you... for... your.. contribution.. " He does not manage to hide how much it hurts him to say that. He quickly turns away and leaves away from Blizzardsky, shivering. [ Zesty Mango ]

The Shield doesn't know how to respond Rowanmist. Wormbite considered him a friend, but a sour taste fills his mouth at the words. Disappointment, he guessed. He tilts his head towards the warrior's directions, ".. I was not here for Sparrowskip's era of a medicine cat, " He confesses, moving towards Rowanmist's direction. "While I was not a high rank - I was still in a rank of responsibility in which I failed. I disappeared. I left Riverclan and when I came back it was in shambles. I am now a Shield - another rank of responsibility. There are similarities, " Wormbite touches on. His words would be confusing to anyone who wasn't old enough. The Dark Lord held the role of Lionheart and completely failed Riverclan - that was what he was referring to. There is a moment of pause as he coughs, leaning down to the ground in pain. "With that being said, I must wonder. Do you hold me to the same standard as Sparrowskip? Am I a reliability to you? I am not dismissing your worries... but hm, I do not understand them, " He questions, genuine. Wormbite does not want to hear if Rowanmist says yes. [ Starfall ]

He would be glad.
He would be hurt.

He lifts up a paw to brush at his head, squeezing his head shut in pain. Everything was loud. Wormbite's vision blurs from the pain, even more so, he stumbles back, catching himself. He can not find Sparrowskip in the crowd. The Dark Lord sits, in defeat, maybe. "Congratulations, Sparrowskip." He mews, raising his voice above his usual volume. "and, if anyone starts to yell, I am shoving a snowball into your jaws and shutting you up. There is no need for it. Civil conversations are a thing Riverclan can have." Shocking. Wow. [ marshall ]

oh, yikes. he sneezes. eurgh, everything.
everything.
e v e ry th in g.
hurts.

[stardust.]

(Creamfrost)

Creamfrost was furious, "Blizzardsky! Sparrowskip is a talented and respected warrior! You can't just make yourself deputy! If Kestrelstar chose Sparrowskip, then we must honor it!" Creamfrost didn't want the leader yelling back at him. But he was mad with rage, why would someone dishonor Sparrowskip?

(Stormpelt)

Stormpelt was neutral, he didn't want Blizzardsky or Sparrowskip as deputy, instead, he wanted Lynxfall, a respected warrior, in the crowd he also saw Snowleap, I wonder how old he is?, Stormpelt thought...

[poppy]

[ Zesty Mango Otterstorm Angelique marshall masquerade luminous ]

The large silver tom listened with a slight twitch of his ears as Sparrowskip was announced as RiverClan's new deputy. Personally, he was both displeased and glad, because now the Clan was at least with functioning high ranks they could start getting things back together. The former (and failed) medicine cat now becoming deputy wasn't lost on him, but the other tom had been a successful shield and therefore should have earned at least a sliver of respect and faith back from the Clan. Kestrelstar had screwed up too, but he improved. There was this thing called forgiveness, that most of these moronic hairballs lacked. A yowl distracted him from his thoughts. Someone was pissed because they didn't get the rank. And Blizzardwind didn't have to turn his head to know who it was.

For the love of- Thankfully, Mistypaw, his new apprentice had stepped up to speak with Blizzardsky, who was blinded with ambition so much so that he was honestly making a fool of himself, but an apprentice shouldn't have more competence than a warrior, a father.

The scrawny (but slowly recovering) senior warrior rose stiffly to his paws with a soft groan, and padded over to Blizzardsky. ''She probably told you that you could be deputy just to make you shut up and leave her alone.'' He said with a lash of his tail. ''Now be quiet before you completely destroy your chances of moving up in this Clan- if you haven't already. Be an adult, for the love of StarClan.''

He was like that when he was young. It took him a while to not be like that, but at least he wasn't this much of a foolish egomaniac. ''What kind of example are setting for your kits? How do you think they feel, watching their father throw a tantrum in front of the entire Clan?'' He would jump into the frozen river if his father or anyone he was closely associated with did something like this. Gosh, the idiocy.

Blizzardwind glanced over at the new high rank, and spared a quick, polite nod. At least he knew how to show respect. They would know soon if this other tom would make a competent deputy, but until then, he would treat the other tom like he treated Splashleap. Another voice made old tom grit his teeth. Swinging his head around to face Otterstorm, he frowned. ''Hush. He's an idiot but not a traitor. If you don't have rational input, don't speak at all.''

Sparrowskip was a shield.

The large tomcat knew that with Goosefury's absence and Sparrowskip's promotion, they were down two Shields. Down two shield and warrior and up a deputy. He shot a warning glance at Kestrelstar. If Blizzardsky became a shield, he was going to rip his ears off. But hopefully Kestrelstar really had grown a brain, and after this little episode, the younger cat's true colors would make the leader not want to promote him.

Slate blue eyes finding Petuniapaw next, he sighed, a reassuring and hopefully nicer than he felt sort of smile shot her way. She was being more mature than her father. That was the most depressing thing, Blizzardsky was a warrior. Clenching his teeth, ticked off all over again, he decided not to engage, because he wasn't in the correct headspace. If Stormtalon were here, though, he would really let loose on Blizzardsky. But the tom was already physically and emotionally drained, and didn't feel like yelling. Once he got back to full capacity, the egomaniacs of this Clan better watch out.

Deciding against returning to sit alone, and instead found his way to sit beside Snowleap. His former apprentice would understand, right? He glanced at the dark warrior, and let out an irritated grumble. ''I swear that moron...'' Slate blue eyes glared at Blizzardsky as he muttered under his breath, ''He makes me worry for the future of the Clan. Hopefully his kits don't turn out like him, or I'll be glad I'm old and going to die soon. You, a young healthy warrior, on the other hand... '' That wasn't completely true. He planned to stick around a while longer, but until he actually kicked the bucket, he would continue to mock his mortality like so.

[~Fierce~]

~Fierceroar~
Fierceroar had been listening with respectful attention and she sat still, not making any extra noise. Meetings were important parts of the clan, traditions perhaps. While the outcome varied upon what was being announced, meetings never disappointed in curiousness. Fierceroar founded a bit relaxing to see the clan gathering, seeing all the variations in pelt colors and sizes. To be honest, the feeling of warm bodies pressed up somewhat together brought her happy memories.

Her ears pricked as she heard her name being called with the batch of new cats joining the clan. It seemed that she had been assigned as Shadepaw’s mentor. She was glad to have been assigned the former Shadowclanner. She knew what it felt like to be in the position that the molly could be in. In a clan full of cats who didn’t know you much, the chance of being treated like an outsider. But if Fierceroar had come this far, Shadepaw would too.
:heartbounce: SpiritcallWarriors :heartbounce:

Fierceroar was about to look for the molly when her golden eyes flicked back to Kestrelstar as he started speaking once more. She sat down again and listened patiently. But she couldn’t help the pang of jealousy that hit her heart, rattling it. Fierceroar’s claws sunk into the ground but soon she managed to get under control. She took deep breaths and pushed away the pang until later. Everything could be held up until later.

It seemed that another cat didn’t have the same control as she did. She watched as Blizzardsky seemed to go into a full adult tantrum. While it was more aged than the tantrums that kits threw, it was still annoying to hear. Fierceroar watched Blizzardsky with annoyance visible in her golden eyes. Fierceroar didn’t interrupt though, watching as others tended to it and Kestrelstar spoke his words about it.

It wasn’t until Blizzardwind finished speaking that she herself felt the need to be included, even if it seemed that the tom had backed down. “Blizzardsky, I agree with Kestrelstar and those with similar words. Splashleap was not leader and therefore did not have a say in Kestrelstar’s choices. It’s always a tough decision to pick a high rank when you have to take everything into consideration. Kestrelstar has his reasons for choosing Sparrowskip and he has clearly stated them. If you keep throwing tantrums like this, any consideration of you being chosen for deputy will drop.” She meowed, her golden gaze piercing.
:heartbounce: Zesty Mango :heartbounce:

Fierceroar then turned to Rowanmist, someone else who Kestrelstar had addressed. Her tone softened. “Rowanmist, as you heard, Sparrowskip had proven himself worthy. While he did go missing, he came back and has worked very hard to prove that he is loyal through and through. A lot of cats trust Sparrowskip and I’m sure that Sparrowskip knows what’s at stake here if he goes missing again. He doesn’t need any more reminders than the ones he has now.”
:heartbounce: Starfall :heartbounce:

She turned this time to pad to Sparrowskip. Having worked with him before, she felt the need to give him a better congratulations. “Sparrowskip, congrats. While I didn’t know you before you went missing, I don’t need to know. The only thing that matters is that I know you from when you came back to now. You’ll make a great deputy. But please, don’t let others get under your fur. It’ll only make it harder, I promise.” She didn’t have any typical experience with her words but she felt right, at this moment.
:heartbounce: marshall :heartbounce:

[endlessskies]

Otterstorm blinked. 'If you say so... Kestrelstar chooses the deputy, that's been the tradition for seasons upon seasons. Sparrowskip! Sparrowskip!' Her neck fur began to flatten again. Glancing around again, Otterstorm sighed. She looked around and searched for someone who would agree about the traditions. Petuniapaw might agree, MIstypaw too. Oh, and maybe Blizzardwind? Zesty Mango poppy. luminous Angelique

[Rani]

Sparrowskip was deputy? Well that was a pretty safe choice in Snakehearts mind, the tom was bold enough to call Kestrelstar and himself on their bad decisions and loyal enough to not cause a schism if there was a major disagreement in the course of leadership. Plus it'd help to keep some weight off of the birdbrains shoulders with a new high rank they could trust. The medicine cat supported this decision, deciding to as he ever so rarly did chant the new high ranks name in support. "Sparrowskip! Sparrowskip! Congratulations!" A bit weird to chant given the tom was right next to him but... eh whatever.


Then Rowanmist spoke up and Snakeheart cringed. The clan had never been aware of the blowout arguement that'd resulted in Sparrowskip leaving the medicine cat rank, a truth that'd solve the current voiced issues but before the tom could speak up and out himself as the jerk he was when he was younger Kestrelstar spoke up. And really after that truthful bout? There was little he could say to help.


Blizzardsky on the other paw... Ugh. The medicine cat face pawed sighting into his paw at the outbust and hiding his secret amusement at the mess where no one could see it. The moron never changed and really that was a small delight given how inconsistent others could be.


"Oh would the lot of you all shut up?! Its just Blizzardsky being Blizzardsky he's always like this. Dont pay any mind to him and let him yell, it's funny. Kestrelstar isnt insulted by it and its no big deal, if you want something to be properly offended at I can start slinging insults but that serves no purpose just like the grown kit having a tantrum. Move on everyone and shut up or I'll give you a real reason to yell."

[endlessskies]

Otterstorm glanced around and found Snakeheart. She glared at the medicine cat. 'Seriously! Blizzardsky's talking nonsense! He's ignoring the traditions we've respected seasons upon seasons! It's not him being normal!' Otterstorm turned away from Snakeheart and looked at Kestrelstar. Rani Zesty Mango

[stardust.]

Creamfrost turned and responded to Otterstorm

"You got a point there" He mewed

[starry]

Flintstrike was by now very annoyed by everyone bickering around. Were they all kits again? “Can you all just be quiet right now and let Kestrelstar continue the meeting? Snakeheart has a point. Just ignore Blizzardsky now and for StarClan’s sake, calm down! We’re not in the nursery right now. And Otterstorm,why are you screaming at Snakeheart now?” He turned his gaze over to the molly.

Otterstorm Rani

[stardust.]

"Sheesh.. Can everyone just calm down.. Flintstrike stop bickering, Snakeheart and Otterstorm have a good point" Creamfrost didn't like arguing, "Kestrelstar chooses the deputy, what do you think of this behavior, Kestrelstar?"
luminous spade

[starry]

Flintstrike turned over to the she-cat that was now accusing him of bickering. He sighed, not letting his temper persevere. “If you haven’t noticed I was telling them to quiet down and stop bickering.” the warrior replied calmly. He briefly let his gaze linger on Creamfrost, then he turned his attention back to Kestrelstar and the meeting.

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[stardust.]

"Why don't you shut up already, you sound like my brother" Creamfrost retorted, "Mouse-brained fools" Creamfrost muttered to himself "I wish I was the one doing that" He mewed sarcastically. "Dang pieces of crowfood" he said to himself.

(Creamfrost is feeling a bit snarky right now, feel free to make Flintstrike cheer him up if you'd like)
luminous

[starry]

Flintstrike did not recognise his old friend. He briefly stared at Creamfrost, slight simpathy showing in his piercing brown eyes. “Let's just let Kestrelstar continue with the meeting,” he grunted.

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[stardust.]

Stormpelt reached the stream stone and wondered what Creamfrost was doing, "Creamfrost, stop bullying that cat, piece of fox dung"

Stormpelt spotted him having an argument with Flintstrike, "Good job!" He stated, Stormpelt had a hatred for Flintstrike. He thought he was a mouse-brain, "I also saw an argument with Otterstorm and Snakeheart, what was that about?"

(Feel free to interact or quote Stormpelt, I will be heading off the website in 6 minutes so feel free to respond, also, I will not be back on until 3:45 PM PCT)

[Mango]

Angelique Creamfrost1 poppy. ~Fierce~ Otterstorm Rani

Blizzardsky's gaze glanced around the clan as chaos ensued after his little comment, he glanced at his daughter, Petuniapaw," Don't defend me. I don't want my actions to affect your life." he murmured mostly to her. He bit his tongue as everyone spoke, he couldn't believe what Blizzardwind was saying," Why would she lie? She could've told me she didn't want me as deputy and that'd be fine with me." he meowed softly. He gazed at the other cats complaining about him. He first settled on Creamfrost trying to calm the warrior so the meeting could continue," I never said anything bad about Sparrowskip..." he replied annoyed. He glanced back at Fierceroar," Kestrelstar just said that. I got the message loud and clear." he replied then he glanced over at Snakeheart, thankfully the medicine cat agreed with him, he was just being himself, he meant no disrespect. He gritted his teeth some at Otterstorm," The deputy has always been allowed to suggest a replacement, that isn't going against tradition. I say dumb stuff all the time, it's normal for me. Why don't you settle before Kestrelstar demotes us all back to the nursery for interrupting the meeting." he whisper hissed. He was trying to keep his voice low while the clan was shouting at him before he stood up and walked away to the far back of the meeting. He was done speaking now, he didn't want to end up in the nursery again. He was a warrior he could take care of himself. Would be funny if Otterstorm or Creamfrost got demoted to apprentices and I became their mentor he thought to himself.

[Ian]

Shimmerbird glanced around at all the chaos and nervously scooted a little bit away from everyone. She wasn't not getting involved in all of that, nope! "Sparrowskip! Sparrowskip!" she chanted softly, not wanting any attention to be drawn to herself, but also wanting to show her support for the new deputy.

[spade]

By the way that Rowanmist reacted, Kestrelstar would be willing to bet that he was right - Goosefury's sudden disappearance was taking a toll on the tom, so he made a note to perhaps pull him aside later. Generally, the leader didn't have the time to go searching for every missing Clanmate. But maybe putting effort into this one could show that he really did care for his Clanmates and their worries. He'd table the thought for now; the meeting had to be continued.

For the love of everything good in the world, why did cats feel the need to keep talking? Kestrelstar fixed the group at the center of it all - Blizzardsky, of course. Mistypaw, who he was surprised to see. Otterstorm, Petuniapaw, Flintstrike, Creamfrost, Stormpelt... From where he stood on the Streamstone, Kestrelstar watched with annoyed yellow eyes. If the warriors before him wanted to act like apprentices, then maybe a few demotions were called for at this time. Wormbite seemed to join the meeting, and not for the first time Kestrelstar knew he would have to speak with all of the shields. Did they not understand that they held a certain level of responsibility within the Clan?

"ENOUGH."

Not necessarily a yowl, but Kestrelstar's voice boomed out over the crowd as he rose to his paws. Blizzardsky had essentially started this with his yowl (he was now silently thanking Rowanmist's way of approaching things) but all of his Clanmates who continued to come forth and gang up on him... Kestrelstar certainly did not like that. "Otterstorm," he snapped, shooting a glance the warriors way, "No one here is a traitor. Blizzardsky is not a traitor, as I have stated before. Now unless you want a moon of removing ticks out the elders fur, I suggest you be quiet." Next his gaze landed towards Creamfrost who seemed to be asking for his opinion on their behavior. "Frankly, you both are acting like untrained apprentices." Disappointment swirled in his gaze as he shook his head.

Sweeping his gaze out to the rest of the crowd, pointedly landing on Stormpelt who seemed to saunter up and only serve to stir the pot, but he managed to mask his irritation - this meeting needed to progress and then end, for stars sake. "Anyone else who feels like shouting mindless arguments instead of bringing forth actual concerns like Rowanmist did will find themselves tasked with cleaning out all of the camps dens." If they wanted to go and find out if he was serious, Kestrelstar would certainly let them. Hopefully his harden gaze and raised voice demonstrated just how serious he was. Right now his gaze was particularly on Creamfrost, Flintstrike, and Otterstorm. Blizzardsky... was being Blizzardsky but Kestrelstar knew he would eventually need to speak with the tom.

Hopefully for now no more voices would speak up. "Now, if I can continue with the meeting..." Another warning sweep of his gaze before clearing his throat. "With Sparrowskip moving into the deputy position, it leaves one spot open among our Shields. I'm pleased to announce that Snowleap will be taking that spot. He is an active presence around camp and is always going out of his way to ensure the daily Clan duties run smooth." There was still one spot open, left empty by Goosefury, but he wanted to speak with Rowanmist and perhaps search for the missing tom first before filling it. Briefly, he cast his gaze into the crowd in an attempt to meet the toms eyes.

"This meeting is dismissed."

With that, Kestrelstar dismissed his Clanmates with a flick of his tail before leaping off the Streamstone. He landed just a bit unsteady, a curse of his missing toes, but easily regained his balance. "Shields that are present, if you could gather in my den please." He looked around, noting Plumstorm, Wormbite, Lizardfrost, and the newly appointed Snowleap were the only ones present. He let out a sigh and looked to Sparrowskip. "Can you speak to Rowanmist? Ask him when the last time he saw Goosefury was." Hopefully by getting the two talking, Sparrowskip could prove his intentions to the warrior. He gave the deputy a nod and a small smile before disappearing into his den to await the shields.

[ please don't mention or quote me here! i read every post ^^

also shields, if you guys could post your characters coming to kes' den, he's got a decision he needs help with ]

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[wolfie]

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Stars, his clanmates didn't know how to listen. Did they geninuely believe Wormbite was against living up to his threat? (A part of him reasoned it would only worsen the chaos. Perhaps he would drag them away and then came the snowballs. ) He sighs, rolling his eyes inwardly as he rises to his paws to attempt to put a stop to this nonsense. The oriental is stopped in his tracks as a gust of wind hits him and he immediately ducks down, burying himself into the closet warmest body. Wormbite's nose twitches, "Raccoonear, " He mewed quietly, asking for confirmation in such a way. Haha. Well. She was warm. If this was happening, he would just relish.

The Shield flinched back as Kestrelstar's loud voice bellowed across the camp. It wasn't directed at him but ugh, never a fan of loud noises. He slowly lifts his gaze but everything.. it's a useless effort. He can't pinpoint where the leader may even be and it quickly drops to the floor out of embarrassment. Wormbite hadn't realized it had worsened. He knew it was always ... withering but stars, ...

He does his best to listen to Kestrelstar but his head is somewhere else. He registered how.. Snowleap was now a new shield. Wormbite jerked up, removing himself from Raccoonear's side. Snowleap! LYNXFALL! A conversation late at night flashes inside his head. There is the subtle smile, not noticable by anyone who was not friendly with the Dark Lord. Wormbite was glad Snowleap's lover was able to join.

After that, the meeting was dismissed and he was quick to run into Kestrelstar's den for warmth. He coughed, leaning against a wall.

[plum]

So much pointless bickering. It was getting so bad that Plumstorm's head was beginning to ache as she shut her eyes. She loathed gatherings of cats, but today was a special kind of loathing. Because she disliked Blizzardsky. He was a creep, and disgusting, and honestly she often wondered if he was lacking mentally... He had absolutely no control over himself nor his actions, words, and thoughts. But that didn't mean that others had any right to begin throwing serious accusations around. The guy's dumb, not traitorous!

Kestrelstar finally snaps, and for good reason. Grateful to be hopefully leaving the stupid arguing behind (if anyone else wanted to flee the scene while dramatically crying out about how they only wanted to help, Plumstorm would quit her job and move to the countryside to live out her days as the protagonist of a slice-of-life story, she would swear it) the shield opens her eyes and looks up at the tom atop the streamstone. Well, at least everything was done with. Standing she begins to turn to resume her rest, when he calls for the shields to come to his den. Of all the days-

With a groan the cat sinks her tail low and follows.

[Captain]

❄ Snowleap (he/them) ❄

➢ Drawing his tongue over his chest fur a few times, the long-furred oriental continued to listen to cats bicker and argue with Blizzardsky, which made the Riverclan warrior shake his head as he released a sigh through his nose. However, a familiar voice that he had not heard in quite some time made Snowleap’s ears perk up. He turned his head to see none other than his old mentor, Blizzardwind, confronting the loud tomcat. Heh. Something about that made him smile, seeing the senior warrior telling cats to be adults for once. That was his teacher for you, never hesitating to speak his mind. Though some cats deserved it, acting the way that they did. More and more childish cats seemed to be popping up at these meetings and Snowleap didn’t like it one bit. Creekfoot’s little meltdown was still fresh in his mind from the last one. Kestrelstar didn’t deserve to have to deal with such things, at least that’s what the Riverclan tomcat believed. After that was all done, the dark long-furred warrior was a little surprised to see Blizzardwind work his way through the crowd to come sit beside him, somewhat taking the open spot beside him where Raccoonear had been sitting. Sure, the tall warrior had seen his mentor here and there around camp, but they hadn’t really talked since Snowleap had his warrior ceremony many moons ago. He had been a quiet and reclusive student, but he had done his best to become the best warrior since then. He blinked at the large silver-furred tomcat as Blizzardwind glanced at him and then voiced an exasperated grumble, turning his gaze back towards Blizzardsky. “There seems to be more and more cats like him these days, it makes me sad.” Snowleap meowed, shaking his head as he replied to the senior warrior in a soft-spoken, respectful tone, “We can only hope that his kits have wise mentors like you to make sure they turn out as strong and caring warriors.” He smiled slightly at his mentor after he said that. It was nice to talk to Blizzardwind again, without a doubt. The silver tom was much older than he was, obviously, and for a time, Snowleap had been worried they wouldn’t speak to one another again until they were both in Starclan. That aside, it was nice to hear Blizzardwind’s voice again. They had missed him, no doubt about it.

However, as Blizzardwind and Snowleap caught-up and complained together about these idiotic clanmembers, Kestrelstar’s stern yowl was enough to make the young Riverclan tomcat flinch and immediately raise his gaze back up to the Streamstone. Great Starclan, when was the last time Snowleap had such a reaction? It was a habit of theirs when it came down to cats raising their voices around them (because of their stern, scolding parents nonetheless). He couldn’t blame the yellow-eyed tomcat though, seeing as cats had refused to shut their mouths. Precisely why Snowleap had kept himself silent until Blizzardwind had spoken to him. The longhaired oriental’s fur lay flat as their racing heart eventually calmed itself. He watched as Kestrelstar snapped at Otterstorm for claiming Blizzardsky was a traitor and threatening Riverclan to stop these stupid arguments. The tall warrior nodded, silently agreeing with the gray-furred tomcat’s method of handling this. With that done, the clan meeting continued without any more delay. Thank the stars for that. Snowleap went back to casual grooming while listening to Kestrelstar’s words, licking his paw and drawing it over his face. Ah yes, a new shield to take Sparrowskip’s place, that was right. He had almost let that slip his mind again! The young dark-furred tomcat awaited to hear Rac- Wait what? He stopped grooming and looked up at the clan leader with wide blue eyes.

Had they heard him correctly? Snowleap. Snowleap had been named Riverclan’s brand-new Shield. That was his name that Kestrelstar had said just now, sounding happy to say it too. Immediately, his heart swelled with excitement. Had his hard work around camp really been that noticeable? He couldn’t help but let a bright smile take up his expression, looking at his old mentor Blizzardwind for a short moment, hoping his teacher would be proud of him. And just like that, the meeting was now over and the clan leader was jumping down from the Streamstone. Oh mousedung, was he really ready for his responsibility? Surely he was, right? If Kestrelstar saw him as fit to take Sparrowskip’s place. Snowleap quickly stood up and headed off to the leader’s den, along with the other Shields. It didn’t feel real that he was actually one of them now. But even with his racing heart, the newly named Riverclan Shield would proudly wear this title and help his clan. This was an important moment for him in his life. He would do anything to not mess it up. He was glad Lynxfall had been here to witness it.

// poppy. //

[Weekend-Wondering]

When Kestrelstar’s voice boomed threw out Riverclan, Yarrowkit squeaked, and dived into the snow. that was SCARY! she thought. She knew it was kittish, but she lay there, whimpering in the snow, her tail drooped.

[WhitesilverQueen]

Spottedkit walked away. WOW, Sparrowskip and Snowleap are real good warriors, I hope I get one of them as a mentor! she smiled at the thought. And when I become an apprentice, I'm gonna work twice as hard as all the other apprentices!

[Raven~]

Palebrook
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Palebrook shook her head. Honestly, the Coan was starting to become the next ThunderClan. It was disgusting, to see her Clanmates shout out and fight each other like a group of unhappy kits. They were warriors, grow up already! Palebrook was a bit surprised to hear that Sparrowskip would be the next deputy. She hadn’t even known that the deputy was still alive. She had assumed he was dead. Apparently not. Palebrook stood up when Kestrelstar called the meeting to an end and padded away. She didn’t want to hear another second of this.

Frostpaw
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Frostpaw left as soon as Kestrelstar announced the meeting over, her ears ringing with all the shouting. She would find some cats who weren’t shouting nonsensically.

[marshy]

Sparrowskip
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Sparrowskip was relieved as Kestrelstar stopped all the arguing, and nodded as the tom asked him to speak to Rowanmist. He'd be sure to do that, goodness the roughness of being deputy had already started. He could only hope that he wouldn't end up like his father had.

[X Boy]

Brambletree dipped his head as the leader finished and padded away from the streamstone

[stardust.]

Creamfrost was not angry at Kestrelstar's last message, He decided to just leave the meeting, he didn't care, he didn't catch anything, H, and that is how kitty pet life is supposed to be. "I don't even care, I don't give a mouse tail" He said

(Creamfrost has left the meeting)

[corgigirl]

Pebblepaw walked away from the meeting and went and nestled into the den.

[endlessskies]

Otterstorm glanced up at Kestrelstar and nodded guitilly.

Beewhisper glared at Otterstorm and Creamfrost before retreating into the warriors' den.

[spade]

The last few days had passed by like a blur for Kestrelstar. Between scouring the territory for any last traces of the rogues and mulling over what the next steps would be in dealing with the situation, he hadn't much time to think about anything else. It was growing increasingly worrying on how many outsiders seemed to know of the camps location, and it was a situation that would have to be dealt with. For now, there were ceremonies to get done before the next Gathering occurred.

Emerging from his den, the gray tabby leader gave a stretch of each leg before scaling the Streamstone, coming to a rest at the top and casting his yellow gaze down at the clearing below. "Let all those old enough to swim gather beneath the Streamstone for a Clan meeting!" His voice called out throughout camp, nothing in his tone or expression giving away any emotion that he may be feeling. He kept his posture and facial features poised and masked as he waited for his Clan to gather.

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[Clock Dragonshifter]

~Quietpaw~
The long legged apprentice padded towards the Streamtone quietly her ears perked as she seated herself licking her chest fur a few times before sitting straighter and more posed as she waited for what her leader had to say.


~Vinewatcher~
The large she-cat padded from the nursery sitting just outside it her eyes dull though her ears remained perked for her whatever it was her leader needed.

[Hopeless]

~ Icekit ~

Again his leader's voice called out of over the clearing, and again Icekit rose up from his usual spot and padded over. He had yet to reach six moons, and should not technically be attending, but he had always made sure not to be in the way, not talking to anyone to bother them, not speak up to Kestrelstar, and stay away from the middle of the meeting, as not to in the way of any older cats who wanted to move around during the meeting.

He did wonder what would be happening during this meeting. Some ceremonies must be on the way, and reassignments overdue, since not much of that had happened at the last meetings. He hadn't been keeping track of who of his denmates were old enough to become apprentices, but he knew it wasn't his turn yet.

[starry]

Mistypaw

Mistypaw made her way over to the streamstone at Kestrelstar's call. She was unsure of what would occur this meeting - possibly ceremonies, some kind of announcements? But the molly was quite sure that nothing new had happened that the leader would want to inform the whole clan of. Who was she to say that, though? Recently she'd been more cradled in her nest than active throughout the clan.

[Madelaine]

-->Petuniapaw<--

The older apprentice padded out of the apprentices den and moved over to the gathering cats. Maybe yoday would be the dau when she became a warrior. She had been waiting forever for her ceremony. She made sure to get every ounce of training completed even without a mentor. She didn't need one. She had done good finding cats to train her on her own. Petuniapaw sat down and waited for the meeting to get started.

[BeeDee]

*Lilyfur *

Lilyfur flicked her eyes open from a nap. She slowly rose to her feet and began making her way to the clearing, her eyes roaming lazily over her fellow clanmates. Lilyfur was tired, but still intrigued in what this clan meeting would be about. Would there be some new apprentices? She sat down within listening distance and covered her paws with her fluffy tail. She turned her attentiom to her leader, listening intently.

[alaskaa]

Green orbs travelled upwards, fixing on the grey tabby tom as he climbed onto the Streamstone. No doubt, this was sure going to be a Clan meeting - Kestrelstar couldn't be up there for nothing, she was certain. Barely seconds later, there came the call. Hazelstorm straightened her bent legs slightly, rising from her sitting position near the camp exit, her paws itching to go out for a run as she gave a long, luxurious stretch, releasing the built-up tension in her muscles. As comfort fluttered in once more, she trotted over, though she didn't walk very far of course.

The brown tabby licked her paw, drawing it over one ear lazily, and bent her legs slightly, sitting in a crouch position. Ears pricked, she tilted her head up, emerald eyes swivelling around the clearing, before finally landing on the leader expectantly.

[dino.]

// open!

>Loonkit<
Loonkit sat down at the edge of the crowd, long snout tipped up in an almost imposing manner as she surveyed the gathered cats.

[Cherry Blossom]

*open!*
Redkit, slowly and cautiously, stepped out of the Nursery. She had heard a loud voice, and she looked around, eyes scared. ~Hey.. wait a minute...~ She thought. ~What if there's an INVASION! I have to look brave for the other kits.~ She made her facial expression a stoic one and moved along, tail held high. If the other kits were sacred, Redkit would surely make themselves known around the Nursery. She looked up and saw her leader on a huge..boulder, was it? Recognition washed through her, and her pelt instantly fell ablaze. She quickly sat for the meeting, tail lowered and an embarrassed-but-trying-to-hide-it expression on her face.

[Hawkk]

At Kestrelstars call, the wolf-like tom by the name of Howlpaw padded to the streamstone

[X Boy]

Brambletree padded to the streamstone

[stardust.]

(Cloverpaw)

Cloverpaw padded to the Streamstone, trying to not be late

(Oaksong)

Oaksong slowly walked over to the Streamstone

[Pine'Paw]

*open!*
Redkit, slowly and cautiously, stepped out of the Nursery. She had heard a loud voice, and she looked around, eyes scared. ~Hey.. wait a minute...~ She thought. ~What if there's an INVASION! I have to look brave for the other kits.~ She made her facial expression a stoic one and moved along, tail held high. If the other kits were sacred, Redkit would surely make themselves known around the Nursery. She looked up and saw her leader on a huge..boulder, was it? Recognition washed through her, and her pelt instantly fell ablaze. She quickly sat for the meeting, tail lowered and an embarrassed-but-trying-to-hide-it expression on her face.

~CrowKit~
The tiny black she cat with white stripes dashed into the clearing from the nursery. She looked around at all the older cats. She wondered if one day she would beat one. She then spotted an unfamiliar kit. She waved over to them.

[GoldenDays]

Open//

~Frozen’paw~

Frozen’paw padded up to the streamstone and say quietly. He wondered what Kestrel’Star would announce. It was most likely ceremonies but you never know what news they would have to bring to the clan.

He swayed his tail around his paws, Stimming away as he tried to focus his kind away from the scents and sounds of the cats gathering around him.
He didn’t really like clan meetings, so many cats gathered in one place, but he made sure to try and attained each one. You never knew what news would be brought.

[corgigirl]

Pebblepaw padded up the Streamstone and sat down. The air and finally started to become warm again and it seemed odd, but at the same time familiar.

[stardust.]

(Oaksong)

Oaksong spotted Pebblepaw and walked over, "Do you think you will become a warrior this meeting?" She asked
corgigirl

[Brightlight]

||Openish||

--Brittleshore--

The grey elder slowly padded in, as usual, a good number of cats had already gathered. Figures. He was just a slow poke, it seemed. Finding his usual place, as always, Brittleshore resigned himself to reading the mood of the place. Narrowing his eyes at his leader, Brittleshore tried to see what the other cat was planning, but he couldn't seem to tell. He shook his head. Either he was just getting rusty...which could be the reason...or Kestrelstar was just getting better at hiding his emotions. It was probably a combination of both first and third option.

[poppy]

// both open!

Birdpaw heard her buddy call for a Clan meeting, and hurried out of the apprentices den, smiling wider with every step. This would be a happy meeting, she just knew it!

__ __ __

The senior warrior was already in the clearing when Kestrelstar climbed atop the Streamstone. Wincing slightly as he stood- his old joints were sore this morning - Blizzardwind decided to stay where he was, nearby but far enough away that he wouldn't be stuck in the throng of gathering cats.

[corgigirl]

(Oaksong)

Oaksong spotted Pebblepaw and walked over, "Do you think you will become a warrior this meeting?" She asked
corgigirl

“No, probably not. I am only 8 moons old and my mentor got demoted so it’s been hard for me to find training,” Pebblepaw mewed, with a hint of sadness. She wished she had her mentor back.

[stardust.]

(Oaksong)

The senior warrior walked away, "Well, good luck with your training" She mewed, "I hope we meet again"

(Oaksong is open)

[Cherry Blossom]

~CrowKit~
The tiny black she cat with white stripes dashed into the clearing from the nursery. She looked around at all the older cats. She wondered if one day she would beat one. She then spotted an unfamiliar kit. She waved over to them.

Redkit peered at the mysterious black and white cat. She sniffed, lifting her chin. "I did not think this was an invasion. That was someone else." Her eyes still stoic, she lowered her chin. "Redkit, by the way"

[DeltaDace]

.Bearspot.

The large tom padded toward the rest of the cats gathering around the Streamstone.

/Mountainkit\

Mountainkit sat at the entrance of the nursery. There hadn't been much going on around the clan, so it was nice to have a meeting.

[taillow]

Sorrelhawk
Jaws parted in a huge yawn, Sorrelhawk stepped out from the warriors den and squinted against the brightness of the clearing. She would have much preferred to remain curled up in her nest but alas, Clan meetings were sometimes important. New apprentices, maybe? Warriors? Whatever it was, the fawn colored she-cat stepped forward to take a seat near the back, her blue eyes not looking up to Kestrelstar and instead scanning around to see if Morninglily was in the clearing yet.

[ littlelove in case you wanted to have them sit together - no need to respond though if not! ]

[flopsy]

Wrenkit | Open

She excitedly bounced out of the nursery the crowd growing as her clanmates spilled out of dens and various places. Tumbling and weaving through the crowd she took her place beside her clanmates excited for what she hoped would be her last day as a kit.

[stardust.]

(Oaksong)

The senior warrior padded over to the kit, "Ah, Hello" She mewed, her old joints aching a bit, "How are you today?" She asked

flopsy

[Captain]

❄ Snowleap (he/them) ❄ [ closed ]

➢ Like clockwork, the dark long-furred tomcat looked up from his routine grooming upon the clan leader’s words ringing through the clearing. Ah, another meeting. Snowleap silently stood up, shaking out his fur before he padded over to the Streamstone to sit towards the back of the forming group of clanmates. In the past, he was usually one to sit near the front so that he had a good seat to listen to Kestrelstar and lay witness to whatever happened, but ever since he was named a shield and had that meeting, the oriental longhair seemed to go about things more carefully. By sitting in the back, Snowleap was able to keep an eye on everyone and make sure they were ready in case anything bad happened. They sat down comfortably and wrapped their tail around themselves as they looked towards Kestrelstar, blinking up at the gray-furred tomcat. During clan-wide meetings, Snowleap usually seeked out a friend to sit beside, but this time, he just sat alone. Isolating himself and trying to remain silent, like a lonely shadow off to the side. He had a lot on his mind and was trying to be more mature. Regardless, the dark-furred tomcat remained punctual and polite like he always had been.

---

☘︎ Cloverkit (she/her) ☘︎ [ closed ]

➢ Hearing Kestrelstar’s loud and familiar voice, the small black-and-white-furred shekit stuck her head out of the warm Riverclan nursery. Was it finally time for her apprentice ceremony? She didn’t know for sure, but surely she was old enough to attend this meeting by now, right? Glancing back at the soft moss nests behind her for a second, her tiny ears drooped a little again as the young Riverclan kitten still didn’t see her brother Goosekit or her dear friend Spikekit still not anywhere to be found. However, Cloverkit simply refused to enjoy this important moment alone. “K-Kestrelkit! Come on, w-we’re going to be late!” She mewed into the den so that her close friend would be with her, not realizing that he was gone too. It seemed like her stutter was hardly present when around Kestrelkit, but maybe that was because she talked to him so much. After a few moments of waiting, Cloverkit bounded out into the clearing and towards the Streamstone. There was no snow and the rainstorm puddles were almost all gone, making it fairly easy for the young shekit to join the group of cats and sitting directly in front of everyone else, sitting down and peering up at the Riverclan leader with curious eyes. She had never attended a meeting before.

[corgigirl]

.Bearspot.

The large tom padded toward the rest of the cats gathering around the Streamstone.

/Mountainkit\

Mountainkit sat at the entrance of the nursery. There hadn't been much going on around the clan, so it was nice to have a meeting.

Pebblepaw walked over to her dad and sat next to him.


(A bump for Pebblepaw’s water training lesson)

[Pine'Paw]

Redkit peered at the mysterious black and white cat. She sniffed, lifting her chin. "I did not think this was an invasion. That was someone else." Her eyes still stoic, she lowered her chin. "Redkit, by the way"

"I'm Crowkit!"

[forest]

Stormheart lifted his head at his leaders call. He listened intently.


{sorry for such a short message, I’m working with a broken keyboard

[Cherry Blossom]

"I'm Crowkit!"
She sniffed and nodded. "Nice to meet you." She looked at her paws. Now, Redkit did have an ego, but her ego did most certainly did not let her have many friends...or keep many. She turned to Crowkit and squinted her eyes, analyzing her. ~Hmm..seems naïve enough, and innocent. Kind~ She nodded to herself. ~She would be the kind of friend to never leave~ She thought. She gave Crowkit a grin. "Excited to become an app?" She thought.
*REDKITS THOUGHTS ARE ENTIRLY HER OWN, AND IN NO WAY RESEMBLE MY THOUGHTS OF CROWKIT**

[Pine'Paw]

[FONT="Arial Narrow"She sniffed and nodded. "Nice to meet you." She looked at her paws. Now, Redkit did have an ego, but her ego did most certainly not let her have many friends...or keep many. She turned to Crowkit and squinted her eyes, analyzing her. ~Hmm..seems naïve enough, and innocent. Kind~ She nodded to herself. ~She would be the kind of friend to never leave~ She thought. She gave Crowkit a grin. "Excited to become an app?" She thought.
*REDKITS THOUGHTS ARE ENTIRLY HER OWN, AND IN NO WAY RESEMBLE MY THOUGHTS OF CROWKIT** [/FONT]

CrowKit giggled. "Once I'm old enough. I'm just 2 moons!"

[Cherry Blossom]

CrowKit giggled. "Once I'm old enough. I'm just 2 moons!"
She held up a brow. "Anything wrong with that? I'm the same age.. around it" She felt herself getting heated. How could this kit be older than her?! Was she that young? "A-Anyways, warrior or medicine cat?" She asked

[Jade13]

Russetkit walked up to the streamstones stretching as she awoke from her slumber outside of the nursery. Her scratches were healed leaving her with good sized scars along her side and back. She was so tired of being a kit she was hoping this was her apprentice ceremony. Being a 7 almost. 8 moon kit was embarrassing and annoying.

[Pine'Paw]

She held up a brow. "Anything wrong with that? I'm the same age.. around it" She felt herself getting heated. How could this kit be older than her?! Was she that young? "A-Anyways, warrior or medicine cat?" She asked

"Warrior. I know that being a medicine cat is good for the clan, but being a warrior is fun! Besides, I'll get to be like all the warriors and everybody will be proud of me!"

[TheWhiteWolf]

❦ Lynxfall (He/They) ❦

❥ Upon hearing Kestrel’s voice, the tom looked up in his direction. ‘Oh, meeting time. I wonder what it’s gonna be about?’ He thought to himself as he padded over and took a seat near the back, eyes glancing up with curiosity.

❣︎ Shadepaw (She/Her) ❣︎

❥ Hearing Kestrel’s voice ring out, she looked up at him with curiosity before quickly padding over to take a seat next to Lynxfall. Glancing over at her former mentor’s curious expression, she lightly flicked her tail and turned her attention back to her leader, waiting for what he had to say.

[Cherry Blossom]

"Warrior. I know that being a medicine cat is good for the clan, but being a warrior is fun! Besides, I'll get to be like all the warriors and everybody will be proud of me!"
She nodded. "Same. Except I want to prove my worth. I wish to someday rule this clan, and then nobody will name call me again. I won't be 'too weak' Redkit or 'too little' Redkit. I would be a mighty Redstar, best leader in the history of the clan." Her eyes gleamed with pride. She looked back at Crowkit and cleared her throat. "I-I mean, I wish to be leader"

[Pine'Paw]

She nodded. "Same. Except I want to prove my worth. I wish to someday rule this clan, and then nobody will name call me again. I won't be 'too weak' Redkit or 'too little' Redkit. I would be a mighty Redstar, best leader in the history of the clan." Her eyes gleamed with pride. She looked back at Crowkit and cleared her throat. "I-I mean, I wish to be leader"

"I hope you do then! Your ambition seems strong, but not the kind of strong that would corrupt you. You seem to speak your mind with pride and joy. Your the least excited kit I've ever met, too."

[Cherry Blossom]

"I hope you do then! Your ambition seems strong, but not the kind of strong that would corrupt you. You seem to speak your mind with pride and joy. Your the least excited kit I've ever met, too."
Listening to her words, she could not help but smile. A bit. "Thanks, Crowkit. You seem alright."

[Captain]

❦ Lynxfall (He/They) ❦

❥ Upon hearing Kestrel’s voice, the tom looked up in his direction. ‘Oh, meeting time. I wonder what it’s gonna be about?’ He thought to himself as he padded over and took a seat near the back, eyes glancing up with curiosity.

❣︎ Shadepaw (She/Her) ❣︎

❥ Hearing Kestrel’s voice ring out, she looked up at him with curiosity before quickly padding over to take a seat next to Lynxfall. Glancing over at her former mentor’s curious expression, she lightly flicked her tail and turned her attention back to her leader, waiting for what he had to say.
❄ Snowleap (he/them) ❄

➢ As the tall dark-furred shield sat alone towards the back of the group, his icy blue-hued gaze flickered over to see Lynxfall and Shadepaw sitting nearby. He hesitated, but only for a second, before standing up and making his way over to them. Snowleap sat down beside the orange-furred tomcat on the opposite side from the young shecat. They had been so used to coming to clan meetings alone that they had almost forgotten - Lynxfall was in Riverclan now with him. “Good morning to both of you,” The long-furred shield meowed in a gentle respectful tone to the lean warrior and the brown-furred apprentice as he softly rested his tail on top of Lynxfall’s own tail. He usually sparked up conversation to those he sat by, especially his own lover, but now, Snowleap went silent again, looking towards Kestrelstar while his deep blue eyes appeared troubled and conflicted. There was no attempt at hiding that emotion. It wasn't towards Lynxfall though, no, it was towards other personal matters.

[beau]

The tiny kit trotted up along with the rest of the clan, her blue hues fixed upon the leader. Curiosity glimmered in her gaze as she ran through the countless reasons a clan meeting might be called. Ceremonies? Announcements? Deaths?! Yikes, she hoped that wasn't it.

Saltkit sat, curling her tail neatly over her paws as the rest of the clan gathered. Despite sitting as prim and proper as she could - she even shot a glance or two towards her father to make sure he saw how good she was being - she still fidgeted. Her tail-tip twitched, her ears swiveled (despite the fact that they heard nothing), and her little claws dug into the ground eagerly as she impatiently waited for the leader to start his announcements.

[open! please bear in mind that Saltkit is deaf :heartbounce:]

[Pine'Paw]

Listening to her words, she could not help but smile. A bit. "Thanks, Crowkit. You seem alright."

"Aw, thanks!"

[Cherry Blossom]

"Aw, thanks!"
She nodded again. 'hm, wonder what the meetings about"

[stardust.]

(Cloverpaw)

Cloverpaw anxiously awaited an announcement from Kestrelstar, hoping to get some news on how the hunting has been, or new ceremonies, Cloverpaw liked those, maybe I can find some new friends, she thought, she found a spot very close to the stone that she sat at, all I need is an announcement from Kestrelstar, she thought,

(Open!)

[Pine'Paw]

She nodded again. 'hm, wonder what the meetings about"

"I bet it's about kits becoming apprentices!"

[Cherry Blossom]

"I bet it's about kits becoming apprentices!"
She bristled. She would have to wait a while to get her ceremony. Her mentor? Is that even a question? She wanted it to be the leader.

[poppy]

Cottontuft -

The fluffy molly padded out to sit neatly in the back, alone but she was cool with that. Yeah. Cool. Cool with having no friends.

[marshy]

Sparrowskip
____________

Sparrowskip padded over and took his place near Kestrelstar.

[Pine'Paw]

She bristled. She would have to wait a while to get her ceremony. Her mentor? Is that even a question? She wanted it to be the leader.

CrowKit looked at RedKit thoughtfully. I wonder what they're thinking about...

[Cherry Blossom]

CrowKit looked at RedKit thoughtfully. I wonder what they're thinking about...
She looked at Growing staring at her, and a flush came to her cheeks that she could not exactly pin point. "Well, then, out of all the warriors in camo, who would you like your mentor to be?"

[Pine'Paw]

She looked at Growing staring at her, and a flush came to her cheeks that she could not exactly pin point. "Well, then, out of all the warriors in camo, who would you like your mentor to be?"

"Snowleap! If I could choose a mentor, it would be Snowleap." CrowKit replied.

[WhitesilverQueen]

Spottedkit padded up to the crowd, settling into a position at the back. She looked up at Kestrelstar quietly.
(open)

[Cherry Blossom]

"Snowleap! If I could choose a mentor, it would be Snowleap." CrowKit replied.
She nodded. "Fair choice" She said, even though she did not know who that was, as she was very new to being outside the nursery.

[~whirl~]

Soffkit walked over, excited

[~Fierce~]

Streampelt, Fierceroar, Shypaw, and Lavenderpaw padded towards the Streamstone.

[tye]

Greenfur

Wow, how long has it been? Stepping into the sunlight his eyes squinted to spot the leader standing above a chattering crowd. It's been a while since the young rogue- or, er, warrior- walked along with other cats. He remembered the discomfort of being surrounded by cats to feeling a strange warmth in his heart. Greenfur eyed an open area in the middle and sat down, waiting quietly to hear what Kesterelstar has to say. And hopefully, it's nothing too crazy.



Spicepaw
Spicepaw let out a tired whimper as she slugged out of the apprentice den. Her eyes carried insomnia, darkness around her eyes was slightly visible and her eyes light red. She plopped down all the way in the back, keeping to herself.

[TheWhiteWolf]

❄ Snowleap (he/them) ❄

➢ As the tall dark-furred shield sat alone towards the back of the group, his icy blue-hued gaze flickered over to see Lynxfall and Shadepaw sitting nearby. He hesitated, but only for a second, before standing up and making his way over to them. Snowleap sat down beside the orange-furred tomcat on the opposite side from the young shecat. They had been so used to coming to clan meetings alone that they had almost forgotten - Lynxfall was in Riverclan now with him. “Good morning to both of you,” The long-furred shield meowed in a gentle respectful tone to the lean warrior and the brown-furred apprentice as he softly rested his tail on top of Lynxfall’s own tail. He usually sparked up conversation to those he sat by, especially his own lover, but now, Snowleap went silent again, looking towards Kestrelstar while his deep blue eyes appeared troubled and conflicted. There was no attempt at hiding that emotion. It wasn't towards Lynxfall though, no, it was towards other personal matters.


❦ Lynxfall (He/They), Shadepaw (She/Her) ❦

The two cats glanced over as Snowleap made their way over to the both of them. Lynxfall smiled gently at the placement of Snowleap’s tail on top of his own, but quickly had a sudden concerned expression towards Snowleap’s troubled one. “Everything okay, Snowleap? Have you been working too hard?” The lean warrior meowed out quietly, voice laced with worry. Shadepaw also gave a worried glance at the taller warrior. “Did something happen?” Shadepaw whispered. The two cats shared a worry for him. They were both almost afraid that the news that was to be shared would perhaps be bad. Was someone hurt? Will there be a war? Who knows what will happen next. All they could do was sit and wait.

[Captain]

❦ Lynxfall (He/They), Shadepaw (She/Her) ❦

The two cats glanced over as Snowleap made their way over to the both of them. Lynxfall smiled gently at the placement of Snowleap’s tail on top of his own, but quickly had a sudden concerned expression towards Snowleap’s troubled one. “Everything okay, Snowleap? Have you been working too hard?” The lean warrior meowed out quietly, voice laced with worry. Shadepaw also gave a worried glance at the taller warrior. “Did something happen?” Shadepaw whispered. The two cats shared a worry for him. They were both almost afraid that the news that was to be shared would perhaps be bad. Was someone hurt? Will there be a war? Who knows what will happen next. All they could do was sit and wait.❄ Snowleap (he/them) ❄

➢ Hearing both of them voice their immediate concerns regarding his expression, the oriental longhair realized that it was silly of him to think he could appear unsettled around these cats and expect it to get away with it. “I’m fine, I’m fine,” Snowleap meowed quietly, forcing a small smile to his expression as he turned to look at Lynxfall and then Shadepaw, “I’m just still getting used to all the responsibilities of being a shield, that’s all.” In a way, the tall tomcat wasn’t lying, wording it like that. He didn’t think he could ever really be completely honest with them right at this moment, especially not here among their clanmates. Snowleap didn’t want to accidentally cause a scene or something like that. After what happened at the shield meeting, the young Riverclan feline had surely left Kestrelstar’s den with many new thoughts in his head, but he didn’t want to worry his family about that. He nuzzled Lynxfall softly with a low purr rumbling from within his throat. “Enough about me though, how’s Riverclan treating you, hm?” Snowleap asked the two cats in a hushed tone so that the conversation was private between the three of them, “Are the other apprentices being kind to you?” The newly-named shield looked to Shadepaw when he asked this. He wanted to change the subject from himself.

[Hawkk]

Codpaw padded up at their leaders call

[Sweetie]

( marshall *nudge, nudge* )

Sunpaw still got extremely tired over simple tasks, paws hurting the tom still pushed himself to step out of the medicine cats den to join the clan meeting. It had been sometime since he attended a clan meeting, the haggard apprentice wondered what his leader wanted to talk about this time.

[Pitou]

**Codwhisper**

The spotted tabby padded into the clearing, shaking the wetness from his fur. The snow was fine but he missed the respite of a cool swim in the heat of greenleaf. Haven Springs was a very worthy replacement in the meantime. He silently thanked Kestrelstar for his find in the hot springs; without them he likely would've gone stir crazy by now. He looked up to Kestrelstar sitting atop the Streamstone and found a spot to sit down and groom his fur as he waited in the meeting to begin.


**Doeheart**

The pretty lilac she-cat stretched as she padded from the warrior's den. Her eye caught her nephew coming back into camp and she smiled softly. He seemed to be keeping himself rather busy and it was nice seeing him slowly returning to his higher spirits since his mother disappeared. She took a deep breath and turned her attention to Kestrelstar as she sat down, curling her tail neatly around her paws.

[Ian]

Shimmerbird padded over to the Streamstone as she heard Kestrelstar call for a Clan meeting. Hopefully there wouldn't be any chaos this time and everyone would keep their mouth shut unless they had something useful to say. She really didn't want to have to sit through conflict after conflict because some fish-brain thought taking a kit out of camp was wise or that they could talk while Kestrelstar was.

[wolfie]

Wormbite walked over to the Streamstone, his tail flickering back and forth. The last meeting was unpleasant but he had hope this one would continue to be calm similar to the ones before. He took a seat near the back of the crowd, slightly away from the others. His misty eyes gazes at the floor while he waited for what Kestrelstar would announce.

[spade]

Yellow gaze watched as the Clan gathered beneath the Streamstone. Curious eyes turned up towards Kestrelstar as always. There was idle chatter amongst the gathered cats as he waited for the rest of the Clan to join. Warriors greeting each other, kits convering with one another. Redkit and Crowkit seemed trapped in another conversation entirely, and while Kestrelstar wanted to call for a queen to come watch them, Nightleap was the only one left. It hurt his heart to realize that RiverClan might be struggling in that aspect. Nightleap was only one cat; how would she be able to look after all the kits in the nursery?

Aside from that, Kestrelstar also took note of those who had come; Snowleap as usual, and Wormbite. No sign of Lizardfrost or Plumstorm, which caused a flicker of disappointment to settle within him. He had never outlined that he had wanted the Shields present at ever meeting, so perhaps that would be the next order of business once a few other things were figured out. At least one cat in particular he would have to announce later on in the meeting had arrived, which brightened his thoughts.

A few kittens rushed out from the nursery, a few among them he knew would be excited to learn that their ceremonies were being today. One in particular he had taken a keen interest in, a little flame of hope replacing the gutting grief Kestrelstar had felt since losing Tumble yet again. The young tom had disappeared shortly after being healed and the gray leader would never be convinced it wasn't partially his fault. But hopefully, life would grant him this second chance.

"There are a few matters to discuss, but first things first, a few of our kits have reached the age to begin their warrior training." It never got old, not really. Introducing kits to their lives as apprentices, witnessing the glow within their expressions as they started on their new paths. "Spottedkit [ WhitesilverQueen ], Wrenkit [ flopsy ], Cloverkit
[ masquerade ], Russetkit [ feather lily ], Saltkit [ Naiad ], and Mountainkit [ DeltaDace ], please step forward."

[Rizo]

Wolfsong padded from the warrior's den, followed closely by her sister Moonfrost. The pair sat on the outside of the group, and Wolfsong smiled as she heard Kestrelstar call forward some kits.
Apprentice ceremonies! How exciting!
A sparkle shined in her blue gaze and she nudged her sister with her shoulder.
Moonfrost smiled at her silver tabby sibling and her tail twitched excitedly.
I hope we finally get the chance to prove ourselves!
The dark tabby molly shuffled her paws nervously, and watched intently, waiting to hear who would mentor these new apprentices.

[Captain]

☘︎ Cloverkit (she/her) ☘︎

➢ As the small black-and-white shekit sat comfortably underneath the Riverclan Streamstone, she couldn’t help but keep looking back towards the nursery, waiting to see the comforting and familiar face of her best friend, Kestrelkit, as he would join her among the other kittens. However, to Cloverkit’s dismay, the gray-furred tomkit was nowhere to be seen -- just like Goosekit and Spikekit. At that realization, tiny tears seemed to well up in the corners of her eyes and she desperately searched the crowd of clanmates for either of her mothers, Rosyfrost and Swansong, but neither of the she-cats were there either. For the first time in her entire life, Cloverkit felt alone, even among so many cats that she had grown up around. Her tiny body trembled and she felt like she was on the verge of crying. They were supposed to be here! Her mamas, her brothers, even her two best friends! Where were they? Had they all just left Riverclan and abandoned her? She looked down at her paws, not looking at anyone now. Was it because of her ugly stutter? Was it because she had struggled so much to be strong like her littermates? Was it because of how tiny she was? All these questions, but no answers. This day was supposed to be the best day of her life and here Cloverkit was, sitting all alone with nobody to care about her. Oh, if only the young Riverclan kitten knew that wasn’t true. Soon, however, she would learn that she was not truly alone.

As Kestrelstar began to speak, the fluffy kitten lifted her gaze to look up at the clan leader, her whole body seeming to scream that she was miserable. She had pictured this day so well in the past. Spikekit and Kestrelkit were sitting on either sides of her, both Swansong and Rosyfrost were cheering her on close behind, all of her brothers close by as they became apprentices too. Instead, she was the only one left. Cloverkit sniffled and wiped her face with one little paw, trying to swipe away her baby tears before anyone saw them (though there was probably at least one cat who noticed). She needed to be strong now. Her mamas would’ve wanted her to be. So would Goosekit, Spikekit and Kestrelkit, right? Right. Hearing the Riverclan leader announce her name, as well as several other nursery kittens, she stood up and raised her head high, which was certainly difficult given her pitiful size. This was her day, no matter what, even if there was nobody special here to see it. It was time for her to grow-up and show Riverclan that she was capable of being good enough for at least one cat -- her mentor, whom she was soon to be paired with. Cloverkit was determined, despite her trembling form and recent shed tears.

[Rani]

Meeting? Rrrg meeting Snakeheart wasnt in the mood for this he was mid nap! The medicine cat dragged himself out of his den with a squinted glare at the sun flopping in a corner of the clearing as he groggily watched the meeting progressed half mulling over his current issue. Things.... werent going well in some of his life and role and he really had no clue how to even approach thinking about it but... well this wasnt the time for that.

[falling]

Nectarrose padded over, lowering her head. It was shameful for her - she had attended late to a meeting. However, she was still in time to watch the ceremonies. None of the kits names seemed familiar to her, though.

[pxxylo]

Raccoonear hadn't slipped up recently, unlike last meeting when she... fell face flat in snow after tripping on a pebble or something, but that was last meeting, there's new things to be heard and seen. Rushing over, she noticed that she was late, but only for the meeting call. New apprentices? The joy! She scurried over to sit towards the side and middle, allowing her gaze to waft over to the called kits. There was quite a few this time, and she'd seen all of them, with the exception of Saltkit, around camp at least once. A small smile crossed the gray-furred molly's maw as she watched the soon-to-be apprentices step up before the Streamstone with just as much excitement in their eyes as there was in hers. Yes, Raccoonear got WAY too excited about new apprentices but- they were growing up, and would probably grow up to be leaders, deputies, and medicine cats, the ones who will help the clan in the future in ways nobody can predict yet. In her opinion, cats took this idea for granted, and never rally put enough thought into the potential that any and all kits hold. But of course, that's just her opinion. Who's to say that? Not her, she's not a wise elder or an all-knowing StarClan cat so really, who knew?

[Shade.]

Lizardfrost joined the meeting. The muscular shield placed herself in an uncrowded area, whiskers twitching.

[WhitesilverQueen]

Spottedkit padded forward nervously. What if I mess up? Then everyone will laugh at me, and-stop Spottedkit! Look calm. She stared up at Kestrelstar. Who would her mentor be? There are lots of good warriors, but, what if my mentor doesn't like me?

[stardust.]

(Oaksong)

Apprentice ceremonies!, she mewed in her head, hope I get one as a mentor, she thought

(Cloverpaw)

Cloverpaw sat, with her beautiful white fur calm, apprentice ceremonies, so bored of those things, she meowed in her head

[Hawkk]

Howlpaw and Darkpaw sat by the streamstone

[beau]

The kit's eyes narrowed as the leader began talking, her ears flicking forward with surprise as her name was called. What?? Was this that apprentice-ceremony-thingy that her father had told her about? A grin split across her face as Saltkit sprung to her paws, trotting forward. As she joined the other kits that were called foward, her clear blue eyes sought out her father. You see? You see me?? Oh.

It seemed he had slipped out of camp. Or something. Oh well! Maybe he didn't realize her name was called - well, she would just tell him later! Yeah, that would be even better! She would walk up to him, let him say hi, and BAM! She would introduce herself as Saltpaw! That would be so cool! Her gaze flicked back towards Kestrelstar, realizing she may well be missing her ceremony, which she should probably pay attention to. She should probably at least find out who her mentor was.

Despite her best efforts to pay attention to the ongoing ceremony, she did catch another one of the kits called up out of the corner of her eye. Russetkit, a kit who Saltkit recalled to be rather nasty judging by their last interaction. Well, she didn't seem so high and mighty now, did she? Here they were, side by side, receiving the same rank at the same time. There was the strong temptation for Saltkit to stick her tongue out at Russetkit, or make some other rude expression, but decided against it, not wanting to jeopardize her ceremony just for being petty.

feather lily [for the Russet mention!]

[Jade13]

Russetkits ears shot up as she heard her name. It was time! She would finally going to be an apprentice! She was ready. She had been ready for moons. Since before she went missing. A small smile formed on her face, a small sliver of happiness was able to be shown. She hadn’t f been happy since she got back. And it didn’t show for long but she felt it. It was nice. She walked up ready to get her name. Ready to be a apprentice and work as hard as she could. Her smile left her face but she still had a small glint in her eyes. One a kit would have when they were listening to a story from the elders or when a queen would have kits and look down at them with amusement. She was ready.

[Ian]

Shimmerbird let a small smile grace her face as Kestrelstar called for kits to step forwards so they could receive their apprentice names and mentors. It was always a good thing when kits became apprentices and apprentices warriors. RiverClan was as strong as ever and would hopefully remain that way for a long time with StarClan's blessing.

[spade]

Part of Kestrelstar, as soon as he saw the fact of the one young she-cat in particular he had called up, wanted to leap down. Memories of the day of his warrior ceremony, with his mother dead and father long gone, reminded him what a cruel and lonely day it had been. He had not the comfort of one friend, one sibling... It had been a dark and dreary time in his life, and something told the leader that the young soon to be apprentice before him might be feeling a sliver of those emotions. Hopefully with his decision he could make her feel just a little less alone.

Bringing himself back to the moment, Kestrelstar noticed that two kits in particular had not stepped up. He could have sworn he had seen them gather, but at his call they had not shown. Perhaps Wrenkit had gone back to the nursery; regardless, Kestrelstar did not want to keep the other kits waiting. "From this day forward, until you complete your warrior training, you shall be known as Spottedpaw, Saltpaw, Russetpaw, and Mountainpaw. Cloverkit, since we already have a Cloverpaw, you will be known as Cloudpaw until your training as been completed." Hopefully she would not be too upset about the change - it would keep things from getting confusing with two Cloverpaw's.

"Spottedpaw [ WhitesilverQueen ] your mentor will be Featherspirit
[ Silverfur & Co ]. I expect you to learn the resilience and kindness that Featherspirit is known for."

"Saltpaw [ Naiad ] your mentor is Hazelstorm [ iris ]; I expect you to learn from her loyalty and determination."

"Russetpaw [ feather lily ], you have recently returned to us and are overdue for your ceremony. Hopefully Brindlefeather [ sid ] can pass on her ferocity and prowess so that you can excel in your training."

"Mountainpaw [ DeltaDace ], your mentor will be Sorrelhawk [ tulle ]. I hope you take from her spiritedness and strength."

One more. This one was special, and it flickered through as Kestrelstar brought his yellow gaze to the new apprentices face. "Cloudpaw [ masquerade ], I will be your mentor. I expect you to listen carefully and take your training seriously, and in time I'm certain you will make an excellent warrior." Despite his firm words, there was a softness and a kindness displayed on his face that was still unknown by his Clan. But none of that mattered as he offered the young she-cat an encouraging smile.

With the moment come and gone, he nodded to all of the newly named apprentices and selected mentors before lifting his tail once more. "There are also several reassignments that need to be done. Some apprentices have gone through several mentors, but I know there are plenty of dependable cats within this Clan. If you see an apprentice who is not training with their mentor, reach out to them. There is always something to be taught. And apprentices," he stated, shifting his voice, "make sure that if your mentor is not following through on your training that you let me know, and seek out other warriors to assist."

"Whitepaw [ WinterMara ] your new mentor will be Lilyfur [ BeeDee ]. Lilyfur, please make sure to complete her training; she should be done with it by now." He couldn't hold too much frustration, as it was not Whitepaw's fault that her mentors kept going missing.

"Goldenpaw [ Singing Jay ] your training will be continued by Troutleaf
[ Angelique ]. If there are any issues," Kestrelstar paused, recalling the Creekfoot situation from last time, "please let me know, Goldenpaw."

"Maplepaw [ error ] your mentor will be Beewhisper [ QueenOtter ]."

"Honeypaw [ Jae ] your new mentor will be Bristletail [ Pheasantflight ]."

"Pebblepaw [ corgigirl ] your training will continue under Wolfsong
[ RiztheHuntress ]."

"Quietpaw [ Clock Dragonshifter ] your new mentor is Ambermoon
[ -Cherrypaw- ]."

"Cherrypaw [ @/-Cherrypaw- ] your training will be continued by Gullcry
[ fluffycheetahs ]."

"Ryepaw [ door~ ] your new mentor will be Snowleap [ masquerade ].

"Pondpaw [ Angelique ] your training will continue under Lionheart [ Quackers ]."

"Howlpaw [ Hawkk ] your new mentor will be Stoneclaw [ Ghost of Red ]."

"And lastly, Sunpaw [ Sweetie ] your training will be picked up by Sparrowskip
[ marshall ]." Kestrelstar was hesitant to pair up the siblings, but he needed a close eye kept on Sunpaw to make sure he did not leave RiverClan again; Sparrowskip would do just that.

Once all of the reassignments were done, Kestrelstar took a moment in between to leap down and move towards Cloudpaw. Anxiety prickled underneath his fur as flashbacks to when he had named Tumblepaw as his apprentice entered his mind. He... had failed the tom in so many ways. Most, if not all, of the trauma he had experienced was due to Kestrelstar, and for a moment the leader doubted his decision. But he would not make the same mistakes with Cloudpaw. "You're going to do great," he reassured her with a nod, stretching his neck forward so that he could touch noses with her.

Another smile, before he turned to scramble back up onto the Streamstone, letting a moment pass for everyone to find each other before he continued on.

[endlessskies]

error
Beewhisper looked up, surprised. Maplepaw was his apprentice now? At least he'll train them well. Beewhisper looked solemnly at Kestrelstar and waited for him to continue.

[Madelaine]

-->Troutleaf<--

The tom had been hiding the back after his meal, listening in on the meeting when the older warrior heard his name get called for being someones mentor. Was he fit to be a mentor again. Many moons ago he had an apprentice when he was in his younger years that had been slain. That was the last apprentice he had wished to have, but he wasn't going to say no. Goldenpaw seemed ro go from one mentor to the other. Well that won't happen with him. Her training would end with him.

Troutleaf padded forward towards the apprentice. He was going to do his job and he was going to do it well. This young cat would become a warrior under him if he had anything to say about it. "We're going out after the meeting and I want you to tell me what you need. I'm not going to be like your othee mentors I will make you a warrior.", he promised. He mean't every word he just spoke.

// Singing Jay; \\

[pxxylo]

WhAT in tarnation?! SNOWLEAP?? The rascal who steals
Raccoonear's attention from me?! WHAT THE HELL, KESTRELSTAR??
AND! What about Thrushcry, he was SOOO cool! Panic arising in
the young apprentices face, he just wanted to scramble up onto the
Streamstone and announce a search party for Thrushcry, but he didn't
have that authority. Man, not even one training session in and i'm left
with this guy. Sure, his a real big shot, with his new Shield role, but that
doesn't make him special or anything. I was only being nice to him while
Brittleshore was telling a story because the dude clearly felt bad for scarin'
the bejeebers out of Spikekit. Well, there ain't nothin' I can do about it, SO
I might as well go find him. Mental alarms going off, the wheaty colored
tom allowed his green gaze to sift through the gathered crowd in search of
the blue-eyed tom, Snowleap.


Am I one to interrupt his moment with this other guy, Lynxfall?
His friend Shadepaw is cool though, we talked in the Apprentice
Den! I've decided, I am one to interrupt, for the sake of me helping
the clan! He's a Shield, he'd want that, right?? Bounding through the
crowd, ducking, and sliding, he finally landed from a jumpstart, before
the dark-furred Shield. "HOWDY!" OOPS.... I
said that WAYY too loud. Clamping a paw over his mouth, Ryepaw shuddered.
"Oops, sorry." he says, slowly lowering his paw.
Suddenly his country accent was squeaky and small. "I'm
Ryepaw-?" He mews, now cowering before the large tom. WHat a
mess this young apprentice was, went from hating him and being in shock to
being genuinely terrified.

[ masquerade ]

[Rizo]

~Wolfsong~

Her ears pricked at the sound of her name.
A new apprentice!
She thought excitedly, trying not to show the apprehension she felt. Her last two apprentices had gone missing, and Moonfrost's former apprentice, who had her training reassigned when the sisters took an unexpected trip to chase a rumor that had turned out to be false, had been missing for a moon as well. The she-cat turned her tabby striped head to look at her sister. Moonfrost's tail was twitching happily and she was shuffling her paws in excitement, eyes sparkling as she watched Wolfsong step forward. The silver furred molly took a deep, cleansing breath before continuing forward to greet her new apprentice.
"Hello Pebblepaw," she purred at the younger cat. "I look forward to working with you."
Wolfsong reached out with her muzzle, gesturing that she would like to touch noses with the young cat.

[ corgigirl ]

[alaskaa]

Hazelstorm was being very chill, not bothering to really listen, though her green eyes were slowly zoning in to the leader, blankly however. She was, of course, thinking about other things. Faintly, her ears picked up 'Saltpaw' , seconds later, before her name was said. She came, with a very unpleasant bump, back to life when she heard her name called out to the entire Clan. Ahh... did she do something wrong?

Oh, it seemed quite the opposite as she listened more carefully, and put the pieces together in her mind. She had an apprentice. Was that a good thing or a bad thing? Hazelstorm wasn't too sure but... sure! Craning her neck to look for her newest apprentice, her gaze squared in on the silver-and-white she-cat. Saltpaw did have a very nice shade of green for her eyes. She rose elegantly, tail uncoiling slowly as she padded towards the she-cat.

"Hello, Saltpaw," she murmured, dipping her head, touching Saltpaw's nose with her own. "I..I hope I'll be a good mentor for you."

Quite frankly, Hazelstorm was a little nervous. Face turning to the side, green eyes flickered around, swivelling and landing on Shimmerbird. The grey she-cat hadn't recieved an apprentice yet, which was a little alarming since Hazelstorm had trained two (three? if you counted her tiny fishing lesson with Petuniapaw, which was the only lesson she'd ever given that apprentice) apprentices. Quickly turning her attention back on Saltpaw, she grudgingly let a small, encouraging (she hoped) smile crawl onto her face slowly like a little leech on her fur. No, that was too unpleasant. Like a butterfly, fluttering onto her fur.

She felt like she was being too serious, and too formal. But how could she change the past? Maybe with another sentence? "I guess, I've got the privilege of teaching RiverClan's future warriors!" Hazelstorm gave a little grin again, trying to lighten the mood. Wow, she was indecisive.

The tabby tipped her chin up, after touching noses with Saltpaw. Eyes narrowed at he mentin of reassignments. Now that she thought about it, the number of them seemed to grow bigger and bigger by every meeting. What was wrong with the cats that were selected to be a mentor?

Maybe they were stressed. Reasonable, but still...! Hazelstorm let go of her tense expression, relaxing her facial muscles, trying in vain to get a grip back onto her grin but utterly, miserably failing. She hoped she looked calm and serene.

Naiad

[Madelaine]

-->Pondpaw<--

New mentor? Finally! The molly looked around frantically trying ro find the cat who was now her mentor. She had seen him around before, sos he knew who she was looking for and body did he have it in for them. Pondpaw found them in the crowd and stomped over to Lionheart. "You better not go missing on me like Grayshell did. I haven't learned a thing and I wnat that to change. You got that?", she meowed. She was calm while she said that. She was more messing with them, but she was pretty serious. Pondpaw didn't leave Thunderclan to learn jack nothing.

// Quackers; \\

[taillow]

Sorrelhawk
The fawn colored she-cat had been sitting quietly, keeping to herself while still keeping an ear lifted and eye out for Morninglily, when a voice called her name that she had not been expecting. Surprise glittered in her blue eyes as she was named as a mentor. It honestly shouldn't have been as shocking as it was, but there she was sitting slack-jawed and wonderstruck. A moment or two passed before the young warrior slowly closed her maw and rose to her paws, figuring that she should try to locate this Mountainpaw to introduce herself.

Hmm... that was her, right? Sorrelhawk couldn't be sure, but regardless she trotted up towards the young she-cat and gave an enthusiastic dip of her head. "Hello there, Mountainpaw! I'm Sorrelhawk. I guess I get the pleasure of molding you into RiverClan's next greatest warrior!" It wasn't the mentoring or teaching that she was necessarily excited for, no. At times, Sorrelhawk still felt like an apprentice herself, always looking for new adventures and seeking out cool opportunities. Having her own apprentice... would hopefully continue to keep that spirit alive.

Oh! The nose touch. With a sheepish grin, Sorrelhawk stretched her neck forward as she reached out with her nose in an attempt to brush it against Mountainpaw's.

[ DeltaDace ]

[Pitou]

**Codwhisper**

"Spottedpaw, Saltpaw, Russetpaw, Mountainpaw,, Cloudpaw!" So many new apprentices this meeting! Codwhisper smiled. The number of apprentices in the clan no longer affected him but now it was just nice to see the young cats moving forward. He hoped for their sake that they'd only experience the one mentor they received today. Hazelstorm was getting one of them. He had faith that of any of them, Saltpaw would be able to have only one mentor. He was proud of his friend, she definitely earned her first apprentice.

The reassignments seemed to drone on for moons. Codwhisper felt himself growing increasingly irritated. Why did it seem like the number of reassignment increased with every meeting? Honeypaw was getting another new mentor. His heart flutter a bit in his chest at his friend's name. He decided he'd personally make sure this was Honeypaw's final mentor. He suddenly couldn't wait to watch Honeypaw receive his warrior name.

[flopsy]

Wrenkit

Her conversation with the senior warrior was cut short with the announcement of her apprentice ceremony. The smile on her face widened as she stepped forwards her eyes briefly surveyed to see if her mother, Pumpkinsprout ( LeoDaLeaf ), was watching. When realizing she wasn't she felt alone and the eyes of all her clanmates watching her, the little shekit had always been with her mother at every meeting. Worry filled her head as she stepped forward along with the other kits called taking her place with her soon-fellow apprentices. What if I mess up? What if I trip on the way there? What if I'm a bad apprentice?.

[Skycloud]

Swanpaw smiled. New apprentices were always good for the clan. She wondered when she would start training with Nectarrose. Maybe, just maybe, she would be a warrior in a few meetings. It also seemed that everyone forgot the clan tradition to chant new apprentices names, except for Codwhisper. She joined in. "Spottedpaw! Saltpaw! Russetpaw! Mountainpaw! Cloudpaw!" It seemed that Kestrelstar had deemed Cloudpaw as important, taking the cat as his own apprentice.

[Hawkk]

Howlpaw looked for his mentor. ( Ghost of Red )

[Apollo.]

Wrenkit

Her conversation with the senior warrior was cut short with the announcement of her apprentice ceremony. The smile on her face widened as she stepped forwards her eyes briefly surveyed to see if her mother, Pumpkinsprout ( LeoDaLeaf ), was watching. When realizing she wasn't she felt alone and the eyes of all her clanmates watching her, the little shekit had always been with her mother at every meeting. Worry filled her head as she stepped forward along with the other kits called taking her place with her soon-fellow apprentices. What if I mess up? What if I trip on the way there? What if I'm a bad apprentice?.

(Heyo, unfortunately PumpkinSprout has gone missing. I was going to tell you but for me your vm's aren't working, PumpkinSprout is thinking of Wrenkit/paw tho. I'm not planning on having her rejoin for a bit of time tho [perhaps half a moon or so])

[Red'fur]

(( Stoneclaw ))

* He was sitting at the edge of the clearing though he stood up at the sound of his name. He waved over Howlpaw. He waited until they noticed him. *
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Hawkk

[corgigirl]

~Wolfsong~

Her ears pricked at the sound of her name.
A new apprentice!
She thought excitedly, trying not to show the apprehension she felt. Her last two apprentices had gone missing, and Moonfrost's former apprentice, who had her training reassigned when the sisters took an unexpected trip to chase a rumor that had turned out to be false, had been missing for a moon as well. The she-cat turned her tabby striped head to look at her sister. Moonfrost's tail was twitching happily and she was shuffling her paws in excitement, eyes sparkling as she watched Wolfsong step forward. The silver furred molly took a deep, cleansing breath before continuing forward to greet her new apprentice.
"Hello Pebblepaw," she purred at the younger cat. "I look forward to working with you."
Wolfsong reached out with her muzzle, gesturing that she would like to touch noses with the young cat.

[ corgigirl ]
Pebblepaw smiled warmly and touched noses with Wolfsong. She could now finally continue her training. Her old mentor, Horsepaw was still demoted and it seemed like it would be a while before he came back. “I look forward to learning with you!”

[WhitesilverQueen]

Spottedpaw silently looked around for her mentor. Then she realized she didn't know what her mentor looked like. Her green eyes searching, she felt sick. What if she couldn't find her!? Then everyone would laugh at her, or call her a traitor like her adoptive mother or father. Oh, how Spottedkit wished a hole would just open up beneath her and swallow her.
Silverfur & Co

[DeltaDace]

/Mountainpaw\

The chocolate tabby dashed out of the nursery when she heard her name was called. An apprentice ceremony! Mountainkit padded towards the rest of the cats gathered around the Streamstone. She still remembers that one time when she had climbed up on the Streamstone trying to stop Goosekit from disrupting the meeting. Although she was serious at that moment, Mountainkit couldn’t help but be amused at the situation now. Where is that goof anyway? The kit glanced at the other kits called for their ceremony , not exactly being familiar with them. She gazed up at the cat on top of the Streamstone. The leader himself, Kestrelstar.

Mountainkit felt confidence bloom in her chest when she was renamed as Mountainpaw. Kestrelstar assigned a mentor to the new apprentice, and she turned towards a fawn colored she-cat. As her new mentor greeted her, she dipped her head with respect back. “I’ll become a great warrior for my Clan one day! Just you wait,” The tabby then touched noses with Sorrelhawk, her mis-colored eyes shining with joy.

tulle

[Hawkk]

(( Stoneclaw ))

* He was sitting at the edge of the clearing though he stood up at the sound of his name. He waved over Howlpaw. He waited until they noticed him. *
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Hawkk
Howlpaw spotted his mentor. "Hi, I'm Howlpaw." The large wolf-like tom mewed

[Red'fur]

(( Stoneclaw ))

* He nodded and let out a hefty mew. *
" Stoneclaw, I believe I'm your new mentor. Well lets wait until the meeting is over then we'll go do some training. "
* He looked back to Kestrelstar. *
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Hawkk

[beau]

Hazelstorm was being very chill, not bothering to really listen, though her green eyes were slowly zoning in to the leader, blankly however. She was, of course, thinking about other things. Faintly, her ears picked up 'Saltpaw' , seconds later, before her name was said. She came, with a very unpleasant bump, back to life when she heard her name called out to the entire Clan. Ahh... did she do something wrong?

Oh, it seemed quite the opposite as she listened more carefully, and put the pieces together in her mind. She had an apprentice. Was that a good thing or a bad thing? Hazelstorm wasn't too sure but... sure! Craning her neck to look for her newest apprentice, her gaze squared in on the silver-and-white she-cat. Saltpaw did have a very nice shade of green for her eyes. She rose elegantly, tail uncoiling slowly as she padded towards the she-cat.

"Hello, Saltpaw," she murmured, dipping her head, touching Saltpaw's nose with her own. "I..I hope I'll be a good mentor for you."

Quite frankly, Hazelstorm was a little nervous. Face turning to the side, green eyes flickered around, swivelling and landing on Shimmerbird. The grey she-cat hadn't recieved an apprentice yet, which was a little alarming since Hazelstorm had trained two (three? if you counted her tiny fishing lesson with Petuniapaw, which was the only lesson she'd ever given that apprentice) apprentices. Quickly turning her attention back on Saltpaw, she grudgingly let a small, encouraging (she hoped) smile crawl onto her face slowly like a little leech on her fur. No, that was too unpleasant. Like a butterfly, fluttering onto her fur.

She felt like she was being too serious, and too formal. But how could she change the past? Maybe with another sentence? "I guess, I've got the privilege of teaching RiverClan's future warriors!" Hazelstorm gave a little grin again, trying to lighten the mood. Wow, she was indecisive.

The tabby tipped her chin up, after touching noses with Saltpaw. Eyes narrowed at he mentin of reassignments. Now that she thought about it, the number of them seemed to grow bigger and bigger by every meeting. What was wrong with the cats that were selected to be a mentor?

Maybe they were stressed. Reasonable, but still...! Hazelstorm let go of her tense expression, relaxing her facial muscles, trying in vain to get a grip back onto her grin but utterly, miserably failing. She hoped she looked calm and serene.

Naiad

The kit's thoughts were drawn away from Russetkit - or Russetpaw now - as she began searching the crowd from her mentor. Hazelstorm, Hazelstorm... Who the heck was that?

A movement in the corner of Saltpaw's eye caught her attention, and she turned to find a tabby approaching her. Was that her mentor?? The molly leaned down and touched her nose to Saltpaw's, which seemed to be reasonable confirmation that she was indeed Hazelstorm. At least, she didn't think a random cat would just walk up and do that. Oh, wait, was she supposed to say something? Or do something?? Her eyes flicked to Hazelstorm's mouth, carefully reading her lips as she spoke. It didn't seem like anything too important, just general introductions, but Saltkit felt like she needed to say something.

"It's very nice to meet you!" Saltkit beamed at her new mentor, the excitement of it all finally settling in, buzzing all the way down to her paws. Her word choice would perhaps seem a bit stiff, along with the delivery, but she wanted her introduction to be perfect, and that was one of the phrases she had specifically rehearsed with her father.

She sorta wished he was here.

The rather unpleasant thought was quickly shooed away and questions took its place. What did mentor-apprentice's usually do? Well, the obviously trained, but what first?? Oh, wait! Wasn't there a thing? With the territories? Her gaze turned towards the camp entrance, then flicked back to her mentor with her head tilted in question. Hopefully her message was clear: Are we gonna head out?!

[just a heads up that Saltkit is deaf, and mostly nonverbal atm!]

[stardust.]

(Oaksong)

Oaksong was happy for the new apprentices, "Good luck everyone" She cheered

(Cloverpaw)

Cloverpaw was glad to have new denmates

[~Sayonara~]

Honeypaw listened and nodded, shifting on his paws a bit. How awful that he needed a new mentor again...

[marshy]

// Sweetie

Sparrowskip
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Wait wait wait WHAT?? Sunpaw was back?? Sparrowskip thought his brother was.. dead. AND He wasn't told?? Well, it wasn't a good time to be mad considering Sparrowskip's only family was back! Sparrowskip looked around the crowd and saw his brother and a warm smile crossed his face! He almost ran over and touched noses with him. "I'm glad to see you back Sunpaw!" Sparrowskip really didn't think Sunpaw would ever come back but, this was a good day. He nodded to Kestrelstar and looked back to Sunpaw. Goodness, Sunpaw had been an apprentice for much too long, and Sparrowskip would be sure to change that.

[Silverfur & Co]

Spottedpaw silently looked around for her mentor. Then she realized she didn't know what her mentor looked like. Her green eyes searching, she felt sick. What if she couldn't find her!? Then everyone would laugh at her, or call her a traitor like her adoptive mother or father. Oh, how Spottedkit wished a hole would just open up beneath her and swallow her.
Silverfur & Co


The long furred brown and white tabby padded to her apprentice "Hello Spottedpaw. I am Featherspirit your mentor." She touches noses with the apprentice.

[Hawkk]

(( Stoneclaw ))

* He nodded and let out a hefty mew. *
" Stoneclaw, I believe I'm your new mentor. Well lets wait until the meeting is over then we'll go do some training. "
* He looked back to Kestrelstar. *
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Hawkk
Howlpaw nodded.

[WhitesilverQueen]

The long furred brown and white tabby padded to her apprentice "Hello Spottedpaw. I am Featherspirit your mentor." She touches noses with the apprentice.
Spottedpaw watched as Featherspirit walked up to her. "hi. I promise I'm not a traitor like my adoptive parents." she touched noses with the tabby. Her green eyes lined with worry. "I didn't mess up the ceremony did I? Did I do something wrong?" She hoped Featherspirit would be nice. She didn't want a mentor who hated her.

[Mango]

Blizzardsky padded forward, he was sure it was going to be a normal meeting a few ceremonies then it would be over. That's how it went right? Little did he know his daughter was about to become a warrior.

[Fenz]

Lionheart he/him
The absolutely massive golden tom towered above the white she cat who rambled on in a slight rude attitude towards him. This thing filled him with disgust just by looking at it, it wasn’t at all the cat he liked and therefor he deemed them unworthy. His golden amber eyes narrowed as be began to speak don’t go bossing me around brat…that is unless you want a few scars to help keep your mouth shut. he barked. Young cats where not at all his favorite and they never would be. Displeased with kestrelstar for giving him a apprentice he decided against making a scene and more or less sat down and even then he still managed to tower above everyone else.
Angelique

[Ian]

Shimmerbird had been quietly listening to the meeting from her spot, enjoying the sight of the excited new apprentice's when her ears swiveled at words she never thought she would hear directed at an apprentice. The fur rose along her spine as she whipped around towards Lionheart and stalked angrily over to him and positioned herself between the warrior and Pondpaw. At this point the molly didn't care if anyone was looking or what they would think because he had just threatened an apprentice and she would not let that stand.

"How dare you even suggest causing physical harm to another member of this Clan, much less your newly assigned apprentice. And don't even try to come up with a fish-brained excuse like "oh I didn't like her attitude". You're acting like a spoiled little kit, maybe you should remain in the nursery where you belong? Clearly you don't understand the concept of what it means to be a warrior, or be loyal to RiverClan if you would think about harming a Clanmate. You're disgusting. Come, Pondpaw. I don't want you near this pathetic excuse for a warrior." The words were spat harshly at Lionheart as her amber gaze glared into his own, uncaring of how much larger the tom was than her. The only point her voice softened was when she turned to talk to the apprentice, but she kept an eye on Lionheart in case the fish-brain tried anything.

Quackers Angelique

[Hopeless]

~ Icekit ~

The silver-blue tabby's gaze was focused on his leader as the oldest kits were called up to, to no longer be kits, but apprentices. Spottedkit, Saltkit, Moutainkit, Russetkit, and Cloverkit - none of which he knew all that well at all - stepped up to become Spottedpaw, Saltpaw, Moutainpaw, Russetpaw, and Cloverkit to Cloudpaw as not to have two cats o the same name. And so their mentors were assigned. Featherspirit for Spottedpaw, Hazlestorm were to mentor Saltpaw, Russetpaw got Brindlefeather, Mountainpaw was paired with Sorrelhawk, and the newly names Cloudpaw would be trained by... Icekit was always calm, and now wasn't an exception to that rule, but the shadow of a frown dances over his face as he did a double-take on what his leader had said. Kestrelstar would take Cloudpaw as their apprentice.

Icekit hadn't been alive to see when - or if - he had done that before. But his gaze shifted from Kestrelstar to Cloudpaw, ears pricking with mild curiosity. Whatever the leader saw in that cat, he wanted to know. Icekit rarely had questions that would strong enough to keep him up at night, but when he found something like that to wonder about, he would go over fire and ice to find the answer. His blue gaze stayed on the now apprentice a bit longer, looking if he could spot anything that might make her special enough for the leader to pick them to train. It wasn't physical strength, that much was obvious, Cloudpaw was small, and many other kits would manage to win her in a game of battle, and she didn't stand with the confidence many others had. One of his ears twitch slightly, and he blinked once before turning back to Kestrelstar to listen to the rest of the meetings.

Next were the reassignments, and Icekit's shoulders heaved with a quiet sigh as he heard how long the list of apprentices who needed new mentors came out to be. It was worrying how many cats had gone missing, who had left Riverclan for whatever reason. It was one of the few things about Riverclan he wasn't proud of. Leaving one's clan - worse, coming back with some excuse for putting something else before their clan - was one of the most shameful things one could do in his opinion.

He shook away the thoughts as he continued to listen to Kestrelstar. Two reassignments in particular stood out to him. Goldenpaw's former mentor hadn't gone missing like the rest, but their apprentice had been taken away from them when they had been disrespectful towards others at the same meeting they had gotten their mentor, so hopefully, Goldenpaw's new mentor, Troutleaf, would be nicer towards her, and everyone else, no one should speak to a molly like Creekfoot had. And Sunpaw, who was no special cat to Icekit, but the fact that they were being mentored by the new deputy did interest him.

And so the meeting paused for a bit as everyone greeted their new mentors or apprentices, and Icekit took the moment to look around, temporarily watching and listening to how everyone else was doing. But the present heartbeat was quickly broken by a voice whom's tone and words Icekit did not like. Lionheart, speaking to Pondpaw like that. Really? Again? Why was there always a cat, a fully grown warrior to a young molly nonetheless who had to act like that? Icekit hadn't planned to speak at all, he was a kit, it wasn't his place, but he also hadn't expected a warrior to need to be spoken with. So, carefully as not to bother anyone else, the silver-blue kit leaned towards Lionheart and Pondpaw. "Lionheart [ Quackers ]. Did you really start being disrespectful towards your apprentice, when Goldenpaw was just reassigned after her former mentor disrespected her? Even if you didn't think Pondpaw [ Angelique ] wasn't behaving right, you should know better than to start threatening her." His voice was low and calm, but with a sharp, cold edge to it. He had hoped no one would steep to the level Lionheart had, but really, by the way the warrior spoke, Icekit thought Kestrelstar might as well strip him of his rank for a bit, to teach him some respect and sense most apprentice and even kits already had.

[spade]

Oh no. Normally, Kestrelstar would not have batted an eye, but he was getting tired of his warriors thinking they could speak like that to apprentices, especially the younger ones. Narrowing his yellow eyes at Lionheart as his ears picked up his loud retort, the leader gave a lash of his tail. He watched (in slight surprise) as Shimmerbird spoke up, followed by Icekit - a kit who was actually beginning to impress the leader with his maturity. He also knew the Shimmerbird to have some sort of anxiety, but she had been rather impressive in the last moon alone as well. Approval shone in his gaze as he stepped forward to address the scene.

"Pondpaw [ Angelique ], change of plans. Your new mentor will be Shimmerbird
[ NinjaBloss ]. Lionheart [ Quackers ], you will remain quiet for the rest of the meeting. I would like to speak with you afterwards." His voice was firm and final as he watched the warrior. He had not been expecting such words to leave the toms mouth, and it definitely came across as threatening. He would not have any of that in RiverClan.

Yellow eyes shifting to the side, the leader took notice of a kit who had not been here upon being called forward. "Wrenkit [ flopsy ], you did not step forward when called. Don't let this trend continue into your apprenticeship. You will be known as Wrenpaw until your training is complete, and Cottontuft [ Dilli ] will be your mentor." He gave a nod to the young she-cat he stepped back to finish giving the apprentices time to find their new mentors.

[Fenz]

The golden warrior only snorted in response to kestrelstar but all the same turned to pondpaw once more forgive me for my rudeness…I wasn’t thinking and let my frustration get the better of me pondpaw, may you have a joyful apprenticeship . He still hated it when he was called out…and in most cases by a kit and the leader, both of the same. Everyone just got under his skin these days he just wanted a break.
Hopeless
@/Angelique

[wolfie]

NinjaBloss Quackers // he doesn't rlly do anything but just in case u wanna have lion see worm glare at him
Wormbite smiled softly to himself as kits became apprentices - a part of him felt old when he began to realize he's seen apprentices grow up now. His own, Frostpaw, was almost a warrior in fact. He blinked in surprised, hunching down. Gosh, did the white fur on his pelt spread? He wanted to ask someone but he doubt he would enjoy the answer. "Spottedpaw! Wrenpaw! Cloudpaw! Russetpaw! Saltpaw! Mountainpaw!" He chanted, his monotone voice straining to rise his volume. His ear perked up as his chants quiet downed, Sunpaw?

Wormbite blinked in surprise, tilting his head to the side. Huh. That was... unexpected. He recalled the apprentice briefly, he decided to not dwell on the history. It was nice to see a Riverclan cat return back to their home. It gave him hope, at least. Gosh, Wormbite felt guilt for even daring to. If Sunpaw could return, could Shimmeringpool? Sucking in a breath, his attention was drawn to Lionheart.

His ears lowered, fur rising up at the threat. Where the hell did he get the audacity? He scowled, rising to his paws. However Shimmerbird made a move before he did and he paused, well, Wormbite had a different idea of teaching Lionheart to be respectful to his own apprentice. Keeping his silence, he still moves towards the scene. Taking a seat somewhat behind Shimmerbird, sitting full height to menacingly glare at Lionheart. (At least attempt to. ) Daring the warrior to say something. He was proud of the molly.

[Fenz]

Fawnspring he/him/they/them

Having just returned late from a walk to a clan meeting was surprisingly odd in way that confused him as everyone was staring at a familiar golden furred warrior. Had that stupid fur-ball done something once again… picking up his pace he trotted cluelessly into the small argument. Upon what he had just heard from approaching lion had definitely done something horrible…but who in their right mind should ever give him a apprentice didn’t anyone care about his feelings? But glancing at the apprentice pondpaw and then at the gathering crowd anger and annoyance began to fill him.you IDIOT I was gone less than a hour and your already causing trouble?! Must I always keep watch over you and your petty attitude! You need to pull your head outta your ass! The world isn’t made of happy rainbows and emotionless cats! We all have feelings and speaking to a apprentice like that is low…so low it makes me disgusted his brown fur was spiked and anger burned in his beep blue eyes. Shimmeringbirds right you need to watch yourself. And shimmeringbird thank you for addressing this stupid kit that calls himself a warrior. even if he seamed like a small kit compared to lionhearts massive size he still held authority over him. Turning he noticed wormbite and nodded towards him, his voice softened as well did his gaze now from what it looks like there are new apprentice’s in Riverclan congratulations to you all and I wish you luck in your training turning he made his way over to icekit and crouched down beside him good job confronting him like that. I can tell your going to be an amazing warrior one day
x ghostie
NinjaBloss
Hopeless

[Hopeless]

~ Icekit ~

[ NinjaBloss ]
His ears pricked as Shimmerbird two addressed Lionheart for the way he had spoken to Pondpaw, though one of Icekit's eyebrows rose slightly when he picked up on the anger in her voice. Was Lionheart had done wasn't right, but getting riled up wouldn't help anyone either, situations like these needed to be treated and handled calmly, if one party started acting up or raising their voice, the other might follow, and they would end up with a shouting match over the mater, something Icekit and he was sure many others didn't have the energy for. He didn't speak up once more, it wasn't necessary, but he did shoot a look towards Shimmerbird, and raised the tip of his tail in the slightest gesture to tell her to calm herself down a notch.

Kestrelstar was next to speak, and the silver-blue tabby wasn't surprised that another warrior lost their apprentice mere moments after getting them because they could behave even in front of the whole clan. The fact that Shimmerbird was reassigned as Pondpaw's mentor wasn't surprising either, he just hoped no more dumb drama would come of any of this. And at least Lionheart seemed to realize his mistakes after the backlash and punishment, so with a little bit of luck that cat would not be a problem any longer.

[ Quackers ]
Something else that made Icekit stiffen slightly was when a white and ginger cat came storming in like a hurricane. Fawnspring was the cat, and he hadn't seen much of them, but would that change now? He hoped not. But there came the verbal stormwinds that get the tabby to bend his ears back slightly, partly because of the noise, partly out of displeasure in the no-calm attitude. It seemed, from how they talked, that Fawnspring and Lionheart knew each other in some way. Siblings maybe, friends? He had a hard time being both, the two seemed - from the little bit of their personality Icekit was witness to here - nothing alike, one more quiet but rude and one loud, but who looked they cared about other cats somewhat. Next Fawnspring crouched down in front of Icekit - something that made him lean back slightly at the discomfort of being too near cats he didn't know well enough. But he blinked slowly and gave a slight nod in a sense of mild gratitude as they said they thought Icekit would become 'an amazing warrior' in their words. "Thank you." It was a mere act of politeness before Icekit looked back towards his leader, hoping the mess of everything was over, and they would all return to the regular meeting.

[Ian]

Shimmerbird blinked as Fawnspring came storming over to also tell off Lionheart and slipped to the side to allow him to take the spotlight instead of her. She didn't notice Icekit, her gaze not looking down to his level (not that she would have paid attention either way, he was only a kit, and she was perfectly calm and in control. She hadn't even raised her voice), and turned towards Pondpaw to make sure they were alright.

Mid turn she barely managed not to jump ten feet in the air at Wormbite right behind her glaring, although she did flinch horribly. Why was he looking like that, and was it at her? HAD SHE DONE SOMETHING WRONG AND THE SHIELD WAS MAD??? StarClan, why had the molly thought it was a good idea to get involved and draw attention to herself. She wished for nothing more than to be able to curl up in a hole in a hide at this very moment, but she couldn't do that to Pondpaw.

Quackers x ghostie Hopeless [for the Icekit mention] Angelique [sorry for so many mentions :heartbounce:]

[Captain]

☁ Cloudpaw (she/her) ☁

➢ As the small black-and-white shekit blinked up at Kestrelstar, her ears twitched to his words.“Cloudpaw?” She thought, not expecting to be given a new name, but not really being against it either. Maybe it was a good thing to not be associated with the name Cloverkit anymore. It was the name her mama, Swansong, had given to her the moment she was born, but the shecat was nowhere to be seen - none of them were. Cloudpaw somewhat viewed it as a new chapter in her journey, a new name meant a new life. It was time for her to move on from her nursery moons because obviously the cats that she had called her family and friends did not care about her - otherwise they would be here at her ceremony. She didn’t know that there was already a Cloverpaw in Riverclan, but perhaps it was a blessing in disguise. It felt wrong to think about her family and her close friends in such a bitter way, but Cloudpaw was too hurt by them not being here for her now to dwell on that too much.

She listened to Kestrelstar list off the names of the other apprentices as he gave them mentors, keeping her name as the last one. What the clan leader said next made her eyes widen in surprise. What? He was her mentor? The leader of Riverclan was Cloudpaw’s teacher? She didn’t know how to react at first, too shocked and… excited. A smile soon came to her face. Maybe this apprentice ceremony wasn’t all bad. She had dreamed of making her mamas proud, becoming a strong and brilliant warrior. Now, she could do just that, but instead, aiming to make her mentor, Kestrelstar, proud in place of her absent parents. “Yes, K-Kestrelstar!” She mewed, staring back up at him with a brighter, more determined smile. It was only the beginning, but Cloudpaw held his words close, silently promising the clan leader that she would take this very seriously and work harder than any other apprentice in all of Riverclan. Despite not hearing her family behind her, the chants of Riverclan cats sounded behind her, calling out her new name among the other apprentices as she beamed proudly.

Listening to the gray-furred tomcat reassign some apprentices to new mentors, Cloudpaw couldn’t help but feel her heart pounding in her chest. After being in the nursery for six long moons, she was so very excited to be an apprentice. This meant that she could have her own nest now, she could go out and explore more of Riverclan’s territory, she could hunt and fight and do patrols! There was so much to look forward to! Once the clan leader finished all the reassignments, Cloudpaw watched him leap down from the Streamstone and walk over to her. “I w-will d-d-do my best to m-make you proud!” She said, her stutter getting the best of her as she touched noses with Kestrelstar. The small fluffy apprentice smiled warmly, blinking up at the clan leader with her wide light blue-hued eyes. Something about the big Riverclan tomcat made her feel safe. It made her feel like she was in good paws for her apprentice moons. Watching him return to the Streamstone, Cloudpaw sat down comfortably, wrapping her tail around herself. Soon after all that stuff was done, she could hear other cats talking quite angrily towards another warrior, Lionheart, within the crowd. The black-and-white shecat chose to just stay where she was and not involve herself in any of that. She was in no place to do anything about that situation, without a doubt.

[wolfie]

Quackers NinjaBloss
The oriental's glare faded away as Fawnspring stormed in, biting insults at Lionheart rightfully so. His attention was immediately diverted, ears perking up with keen interest as the warrior went off. Wormbite did his best to pinpoint where the tom stood, his eyes gleaming with warmth as he spoke. He was glad to see Fawnspring had healed and his spirit hadn't died down a bit. He shifted with his paws, nodding agreement to ignore the heat rising from his fur. Mhm, mhm, whatever he was saying he was agreeing. He listened to him comfort the kit and resisted to smile at the soft moment.

His attention diverged at the sudden gush of wind when Shimmerbird turned around to face him. Wormbite slowly turned his head to face her, cloudy eyes staring at her blankly. Uh. Huh. He wasn't suspected to be found out. He thought he was doing well at this. Slowly, hesitantly, he reached a paw up to aim to rest it on her shoulder. "..Good job, " Wormbite mewed, wow. He quickly retracted his paw if it succeeded, scooting back awkwardly.

[Captain]

❄ Snowleap (he/them) ❄

[ door~ | Quackers | x ghostie | Memento Mori ( these are mostly just for the characters mentioned in this post, heh ) ]

➢ As the meeting continued on, the tall dark-furred shield began to relax and become much less troubled as time ticked onwards. He listened with a softened smile coming to his expression as Kestrelstar named some Riverclan kittens apprentices and gave them mentors. Though they were a tad surprised when the Riverclan leader took the young molly named Cloudpaw as his own student, but regardless, Snowleap knew she would turn out a fine warrior under the gray tomcat’s teachings. Moving on from that, his large ears twitched with interest as Kestrelstar started reassignments. His apprentice, Finpaw, had recently turned up missing, just as Hailpaw had a few moons ago. Surely Snowleap wouldn’t be given one after failing to watch over two young cats in the past? That was soon proven wrong as Snowleap was named Ryepaw’s new mentor. Oh! He remembered that young Riverclan cat from when they were all hearing a story from Brittleshore. He was also quite close with Raccoonear, the young shield’s best friend, so this seemed like a fine pairing. Hopefully, Ryepaw wouldn’t suffer the curse of being Snowleap’s apprentice and go missing. He didn’t know if his heart would be able to handle it. Before the tall oriental longhair even got a chance to stand up, here came the country-bumpkin youth bounding through the crowd towards where he was sitting with Lynxfall and Shadepaw.

Taken off-guard by his loud exclamation, the dark-furred tomcat flinched a little, but almost immediately let his body relax as he smiled warmly. “It’s quite alright, Ryepaw, you don’t have to apologize,” He meowed with a gentle, softened tone, “It’s a pleasure to be able to train you. I promise I’ll make sure you become a warrior in no time.” With that, Snowleap padded the dirt beside him with one paw to let the young apprentice know that he could sit with them for the rest of the meeting - only if Ryepaw wanted to. The tall Riverclan shield could vaguely remember his own excitement when he was an apprentice many moons ago. Snowleap was pulled away from talking with his new apprentice rather abruptly once he heard another warrior talking rather threateningly to their apprentice. He peered over at Lionheart, a massive tomcat that he wasn’t at all familiar with, barking at young Pondpaw. Being a shield, the oriental longhair was about to stand up and intervene, but Kestrelstar beat him to it, reassigning the young molly to another warrior, Shimmerbird, who had been the first one to step in. Hmph. Serves him right. Snowleap glared at Lionheart regardless of where he was sitting, among several cats who shared the same emotion. Then, to his slight surprise, in walked Fawnspring, the quiet grieving tomcat whom he had met out under a willow several sunrises ago. From what Snowleap could see, the scarred warrior had just shown up in time to see what had gone down between Lionheart and Pondpaw.

The tall long-furred shield’s eyes widened as Fawnspring immediately started to tear into Lionheart with furious words. This was not the same warrior that he had met in that peaceful meadow, though maybe it was - he had to have gotten all those scars from somewhere, right? Something about that whole confrontation made Snowleap feel weird in a way that he couldn’t explain, but he quickly averted his icy blue-hued gaze and feverishly licked his chest fur. Great Starclan, what were they thinking just then? Out of the corner of his eye, Snowleap saw one of the other shields -- Wormbite -- looking at Fawnspring. The expression within the Dark Lord’s eyes was rather different than any other emotion he had seen Wormbite display before, but it was very familiar to him, like he had seen it in another cat’s eyes. The young shield glanced at Lynxfall and then like a slap to the face, Snowleap seemed to have an epiphany. Huh. Perhaps Wormbite and him had more in common than he had originally believed. He held back an amused huff as he continued to groom his fur, hiding a slim smirk as the cogs in his brain seemed to turn silently as the clan meeting continued.

[furrensic]

feather lily //
➵ brindlefeather | she/(they/it)

brindlefeather was horrified to find out that they had been late to the meeting, walking into camp after a short walk in the territory. they felt even more horrified to hear that - aaa! they were getting another apprentice! and they had .. ferocity?? according to kestrelstar, it was something he was hoping(?) would be passed down to russetpaw. i mean..i guess ferocity is a good thing if kestrelstar thinks it needs to be passed down? it thought. it hoped so.

searching the crowd for russetpaw, the large torbie strolled towards her, teetering the last few steps. luckily, it had gone through this process before, so it wasn’t that bad..yet. ”hello, ru-ussetpaw!! i’ll be your mentor, just like kestrelstar said..i actually have another apprentice, spicepaw - so you might train with her..in the future, uhm..” it hadn’t started so bad, unlike last time, in their mind at least. it was going pretty good!! y’know, until it’s brain started malfunctioning and it momentarily lost the ability to properly think.

mentally groaning at that, the warrior leaned down to touch noses with the newly made apprentice. ”sorry, just had to do that, i think..- anyways! it’s too cold for swimming..if that wasn’t obvious.” they said, gesturing at the thick layers of snow that still covered the ground. ”so we can start with land hunting or battle training, since i…don’t think? you will want your paws to freeze from water hunting? either’s fine with me. but uhh. we’ll have to start after the meeting.” it murmured, letting its eyes finally fall to the ground as it sat down. hopefully that wasn’t as mentally painful for russetpaw as it was for brindlefeather.

[Madelaine]

-->Pondpaw<--

Hearing the threat loud and clear the apprentice stood there. she didn't cower down and she showed no signs of being scared. This cat was just a bully and she hated bullies. Wanting to argue with the tom she opened her mouth to speak when a warrior spoke up for her. What? She could speak up for herself. Not that she didn't appreciate it. She really did, but she was brave enough. It seemed there was enough drama for what her new mentor said, so she just let it go.

Pondpaw settled down beside Shimmerbird, keeping her head up and her emotions hidden. Flickering her ear she heard Kestrelstar speak up and reassign her to the cat that had helped her. She just gave a triumph glare to Lionheart before looking up at Shimmerbird. Looked like they were going to be training together. Pondpaw dipped her head to her new mentor., seeing she was a bit upset. "Hey its going to be alright. He dealt with that nasty warrior. Plus I'm alright!", she muttered quietly, so only she could hear. She then cast a look to Icekit with a dip of her head to show her respect. Such a young kit had earned it from her.

// NinjaBloss; [ Hopeless; Quackers; you two don't have to respond your characters were just mentioned]

[alaskaa]

It was certainly strange that Saltpaw's gaze seemed to have went to her mouth,instead of her general face. The brown tabby surveyed Saltpaw carefully, maybe even suspiciously, but not really in what you could call... A bad name, right? Hazelstorm hmmed, and then jumped about a foot into the air, rather alarmed as Shimmerbird's voice rose. The tabby had never heard her like that. Lifting her gaze to Kestrelstar, she thought that he'd made the right decision, well she hoped. Her green eyes swivelled over to Lionheart, scornfully. He wasn't that fit to be a mentor, was he? She felt a little pride, proud of her bestie because Shimmerbird had definitely earned her first apprentice.

She turned her attention back to Saltpaw, trying to recall what she'd said earlier before Lionheart decided (such poor decisions!) to be mean to his new apprentice. Hazelstorm vowed that Saltpaw would only have one mentor, like how she'd only had one mentor, though her one mentor did go missing not long after she became a warrior. It was a little cutting, and she had to admit she'd been a bit hurt that Duckslip hadn't bothered to stay after training her. Maybe he'd only put up with her because she'd been assigned to him.

Oh! It's very nice to meet you! Saltpaw's squeaky，yet cute little voice echoed in her brain, and she smiled fondly at Saltpaw. Maybe this apprentice could make her happier?

"It's great to meat you too," she purred, though she was unsure if Saltpaw could hear her, after seeing her apprentice seemingly trying to read her lips. "Uhh..." Hazelstorm was rather reluctant to ask her next question, in case it wasn't the reality and she offended Saltpaw. But Saltpaw could ... Read lips, right? She'd just seen her doing it, or so she thought. "Are... Are you deaf?" The tabby didn't know sign language, so she didn't try, in case she said some stupid, ridiculous statement that didn't fit in the walls of reality.

Naiad

[stardust.]

(Cloverpaw)

(Directed at masquerade's Cloudpaw)

The fluffy white she-cat spotted Clo-er-Cloudpaw by the Streamstone, "You don't know me, well I am Cloverpaw, nice to meet you" She mewed
masquerade