RiverClan Floodstone

[BirdieChirp]

SharkPaw padded over and sat, her eyes gleaming with excitment

[Spartan-117]

Streampaw looks up at Skystar, his eyes filling with anger. 'He is the reason Dimshard is so injured! Kestrelstar would have never done something like this!' The young apprentice thinks to himself as his blue eyes smolder in anger. Pain flickers in him and he ulls the young kit close to him - as a father would to the kit(s) he loved. He will protect Chervilkit with his life.
~
Chervilkt stays close to Streampaw, his eyes wide and filled with fear. "Where is Dimshard and Ravenclaw?" He asks with a soft mew.

[SpiritWolf_yt]

Cinderpaw joined in the calling she walked to find a spot, she walks pass chervilkt and streampaw hearing cherbilkt ask about dimshard and ravenclaw, as she hears ravenclaw's name she lets her ears go back becoming unhappy with that name that is still used after the death of her mentor" i never want to hear that name he's gone so whats the point of saying his name" she mumbles finding a spot in the back of of the clan she sits there with ears back
Kateri

[Tess_Potter]

Dawnfur padded from the nursery, her swollen belly slowing her down a bit. She went over to Cinderpaw. "Hello, young one." she purred.
spirit free

[SpiritWolf_yt]

Cinderpaw looked up seeing dawnfur she kept her ears back and her head down" hi" she says unhappy trying not to be rude
Silverdream

[taillow]

Fawnkit
So there had been a battle. Everything that Snowleap had said to her had been a lie, and Fawnkit felt a burning hot emotion unfold in her chest. It felt red and painful, and she shivered uncomfortably as if trying to get rid of it. From where she stood at the entrance of the nursery. Every cat looked hurt, some were bleeding worst than others. One was screaming their head off about predators and a look of terror crossed her eyes. First ThunderClan, and now badgers, foxes, and dogs??

Frightened blue eyes looked around for Daystripe, but she couldn't spot her, nor any of her littermates, around. Taking a few shuffled steps away from the nursery Fawnkit froze as Skystar's voice rang out over the crowd to call for a meeting. Were kits... allowed to be out? She assumed not, but still she took a seat and shifted her gaze towards the leader. Her body hunched closed together as if trying to make herself appear smaller. She did not like what was going on, not one bit.

[poppy]

he/him || open :lovesquee:

Carrying the dead Mistypaw back, Blizzardwind lay her down gently in the center of the Clearing. "Bring the... the dead here." He snapped, cold voice crackling with the fury and grief. Of course she was dead. Everyone he ever loved always had to leave. All his apprentices were doomed to death or disappearances or failure. Sinking to the ground beside his apprentice's body, he sobbed silently, the only way anyone would know he was crying was the faint, rhythmic shudder of his shoulders.

[Zei]

he/him || open :lovesquee:

Carrying the dead Mistypaw back, Blizzardwind lay her down gently in the center of the Clearing. "Bring the... the dead here." He snapped, cold voice crackling with the fury and grief. Of course she was dead. Everyone he ever loved always had to leave. All his apprentices were doomed to death or disappearances or failure. Sinking to the ground beside his apprentice's body, he sobbed silently, the only way anyone would know he was crying was the faint, rhythmic shudder of his shoulders.
Mintyleaf paddled over "i-i'm sorry for your lost, she shouldn't have died so young...." she meowed softly and gently. "you to were very close weren't you?"

[poppy]

he/him || Aqua Catrina - ignore him lol, he's a cronky boi

The large warrior turned his head at a soft and gentle voice. Pitying voice. "She was my apprentice. She wasn't supposed to die, it was my fault." He hissed, slate blue glare fastening on Minty. Why was she talking to him? Did she pity him?

[Zei]

he/him || Aqua Catrina - ignore him lol, he's a cronky boi

The large warrior turned his head at a soft and gentle voice. Pitying voice. "She was my apprentice. She wasn't supposed to die, it was my fault." He hissed, slate blue glare fastening on Minty. Why was she talking to him? Did she pity him?
"it wasn't your fault, it's the one how killed her's fault, the code says you shouldn't kill others if there's no need, doesn't it?" Minty meowed softly, the small she-cat looked at him, kindness in her mint green eyes... "no one faults you but you, i'm sure Mistpaw was brave today, and that she couldn't of had a better mentor then you..."

[Estelle]

Of course there would be a meeting. Seemed like common practice, meetings right after a battle. Kind of exhausting, but fair enough. There was always a lot to be said.
Slowly Gingerfrost brought himself to sit at the back of the gathered crowd, per usual. He still felt a bit... Tense, irritated? And his injuries admittedly hurt. At least it didn't seem like they were bleeding too bad, allowing him to actually join the meeting. He was tired though. Ignoring his surroundings, the warrior began to lick the bite on his shoulder, cleaning away any debris. Bleh. Disgusting, but whatever. He'd rather think about that than the truth of the bloodshed that just happened. What would his sister have done? It was hard to tell. Would she have been like Snowleap, or have sided with Sparrowskip and wanted to keep fighting?
Stopping, he lifted his gaze to sweep across the clan, then their leader. What next.

[tye]

Greenfur//Sad Boy


The large white warrior silently slinked out of the depth of darkness like a tired badger with weighed twin green pools darkened in troubled thoughts. Greenfur has been...absent minded and absent lately as well. A battle broke out and he guarded camp instead of rushing into a fight. A fight he won't win. Lately, his joints been aching daily without him moving an inch to the point its hard to hunt, hell, even walk. It's not like he's old, far from it. Very far. He grunted, plopping down on the farthest end so he's not seen nor bothered. Staring down at his roughed up paws between grass and dirt his imagination took flight as dark churned water quickly surrounded him. It flowed quickly up to his chin, weighing down and gulping to breathe. So this is what worthlessness and guilt felt like. He promised Kestrelstar to be his best and now he's gone. Now it's his own apprentice, Skystar, who will take charge. How embarrassing it will be when he will eventually call him incompetent, kicking the warrior out without a second thought. Greenfur rugged sigh filled the air, keeping up with his aloof facade but his continual tail twitch telling another story.

[Tess_Potter]

Peace was playing at the edge of the clearing. She ran to Maplefall's side when the meeting started.
poppy.

[starry]

// poppy. Silverdream

Robinpaw’s ears pricked as Skystar called for a meeting. She watched him leap onto the streamstone and quickly hurried over, sitting somewhere in the middle of the crowd. Crimson red blood was oozing out of her wounds, but at the moment, she did not care. At least she’d done something for RiverClan, and maybe her brother would think of her as “okay” now…? What’s he going to announce? she wondered, though she knew it must have something to do with the Firefly Cove battle. Cats had died, and she saw that now. “M-maplefall?” she called, trying to find her mother. All she wanted was a shoulder to lean against - they didn’t even need to converse, if Maplefall would prefer that. …Peace was there. Robinpaw was still getting used to her adoptive “sister”, but she offered Peace a nod. “H-hello, Peace,” she muttered, then returned to waiting for Maplefall. Oh no - there was so much blood. Robinpaw did not want anyone to worry!

Faintly she remembered attacking Cindersky - Robinpaw had almost yielded, but then Skystar jumped in… and of course, the golden molly had to leap into battle, falling right into the claws of a ThunderClan apprentice. How convenient. Sighing, she directed her attention towards the leader perched atop the streamstone again.

[SpiritWolf_yt]

cinderpaw sat there behind the clan not wanting to interact because of wha been on her mind, she ignores who passes thinking about ravenclaw she wished he was sitting by her

[open]

[BirdieChirp]

cinderpaw sat there behind the clan not wanting to interact because of wha been on her mind, she ignores who passes thinking about ravenclaw she wished he was sitting by her

[open]
SharkPaw looks around a spot a cat looking glum! "I should cheer her up..." She thought. "Are you ok?" Sharkpaw asks as she approaches her.

[SpiritWolf_yt]

Cinderpaw looked up slowly seeing sharkpaw" y-ya i-im f-fine" she stumbles on her words staying gloomy
BirdieChirp

[BirdieChirp]

Cinderpaw looked up slowly seeing sharkpaw" y-ya i-im f-fine" she stumbles on her words staying gloomy
BirdieChirp
SharkPaw put on a stern yet sympathetic look "No...your not.."

[SpiritWolf_yt]

cinderpaw sighed" ok fine im not" she admits
BirdieChirp

[BirdieChirp]

cinderpaw sighed" ok fine im not" she admits
BirdieChirp
"What's wrong?" She asks.

[SpiritWolf_yt]

cinderpaw ears went back" as i was walking to the meeting i passed chervilkt and streampaw i heard chervilkt ask streampaw about where dimshard and ravenclaw were when i heard ravenclaws name it just made me unhappy" she says with head down
BirdieChirp

[BirdieChirp]

cinderpaw ears went back" as i was walking to the meeting i passed chervilkt and streampaw i heard chervilkt ask streampaw about where dimshard and ravenclaw were when i heard ravenclaws name it just made me unhappy" she says with head down
BirdieChirp
"Oh! Well the pain hurts but we have to have pain to have wisdom and happiness!" SharkPaw said

[Nixey]

Lilypaw
Poking her head from the apprentices den, Lilypaw’s gaze was quick to find Riverclan’s newest leader atop the Streamstone. There were so many new things happening all at once, and as Lilypaw spotted the wounds she could only feel a tumble of anxiety in her chest. For a moment she remained stationary in the mouth of the den before she swiveled to rouse Duckpaw. Giving his side a sharp jab, Lilypaw murmured to her friend that there was a meeting to attend before turning and making her way to the back of the crowd. Though as her gaze found the other injured cats and the few dead, she could already tell nothing about this meeting was going to be light.
Mercury
Reedpaw
Rising at the call of Skystar, Reedpaw forced her tired limbs to move as she joined the gathering cats. It was only when’s he spotted the injuries held by not only the leader, but a few of the other warriors and apprentices did she falter. It made her regret not keeping up with the news amongst the clan, and how she had avoided meetings. It seemed as though she had missed out on so much information that could’ve helped her prepare, but then again she didn’t even know much about healing. Clearing her throat, the molly padded towards a spot in the gathering cats she could settle into, gluing her eyes on the cat on top of the Streamstone rather than the bodies and injuries the others held.

[Open!]

[SpiritWolf_yt]

" i just wished ravenclaw was around" she says sad
BirdieChirp

[Mercury]

- Duckpaw -

Nixey

In a state of half-consciousness, Duckpaw stumbled after Lilypaw and into the clearing. He shook his head aggressively in an attempt to wake himself up - some level of mental presence was necessary facing... the battle patrol. Oh, no- They were back. The metallic scent of blood was thick in the air, and he balked as it coated his tongue. His side stung where Lilypaw had jabbed it, and in his disoriented state, the stimuli felt like flames licking at his face and pelt. Reaching up mid-step, he touched his foreleg to his muzzle for a brief moment - just to check that the burning sensation wasn't real - and came down hard, pitching into Lilypaw's side. Forcing down a growl at his own impudence, Duckpaw cast an apologetic glance toward his friend and seated himself beside her. Her face was drawn tight with worry, and shame flooded his face. This wasn't the time to be... stupid. Murmurs of sympathy rose in his throat and, he touched his nose to her cheek - a pathetic consolation. His attention was split between his best friend and his scarred Clan in that moment, and he couldn't comfort either of them.

[alaskaa]

Hazelstorm arrived at the meeting.

[Orion]

|| Flickerpaw | Glitch_Candle poppy. open ||

The world came to Flickerpaw as if from a vast distance, all five senses held miles away from her brain. The shouts and screams of battle hit her ears in muffled reverberations that dropped abruptly quiet when the fight ceased; visions of blood-streaked sand and broken bodies met her wide, blank eyes in blurred colors and smeared edges, like the apprentice was witnessing the scene from a poorly focused projected screen. When she ran away from the torn-up arena, her muscles functioned automatically, robotically, puppeteering a body whose aches and pains felt wrapped in cotton. Nausea rocked her stomach on slow waves. Her heartbeat echoed dully within her bruised ribs. The mean streak that made Flickerpaw themself had been crumbled and left behind, buried in the fresh horrors of a violence they hadn't prepared for.

She didn't even know how their clanmates had fared. Flicker didn't think to check until she was already back in camp, peering forlornly to and fro for any familiar faces to offer comfort…

Skystar's call rang out for a meeting. Flickerpaw dragged their bloody, kinked tail behind them as they limped on the broken toes of a chewed hind paw. The sight of her fellow cats hurt and miserable twisted dully in her stomach; she swallowed bile and tears, still searching for comfort, cringing in on herself as though to protect the shards of her broken heart. Where was Mintleaf? Where were--

"Mistypaw?" The disbelieving mew fell from Flickerpaw’s mouth like chipped glass. Her pale green gaze dropped to the motionless body dragged in by Blizzardwind. She knew that fur, despite how it'd been shredded. Horror coiled inside her guts. No… Flicker had spoken to Misty at the last meeting. They'd almost been friendly. Who would have done this? Who could Flickerpaw blame for prematurely slicing Mistypaw's life short?

Flickerpaw wanted to be Misty's friend. So bad. Misty and Birdpaw. Why were they gone, it wasn't fair, why, Flicker never got to apologize for being mean or even admitting to being mean in the first place--

Tears overflowed from Flickerpaw’s ivory-green eyes. She shuffled over to Mistypaw's side, mindful of the cats already grieving near her, and shivered silently in misery. Skystar better have an explanation for why the battle for Firefly Cove had been worth all of this… he'd better have a plan to make those ThunderClan monsters pay.

[Hopeless]

~ Icekit ~
xath poppy. [For Blizz and Flicker and anyone else]

It was a special day for the young tom today. He was six moons now, and he had been resting in his nest with ears pricked for the starting of a clan meeting. So when Skystar called them to the Streamstone he was one of the first cats out of the den. The leader did say 'all old enough to swim' like always, but it would be his ceremony today, so he was old enough, even if he still carried the rank of a kit.

But there was one more thing, the battle. It had by no means gone unnoticed or unthought of by Icekit. Of course not! And the invitation by Thunderclan on Riverclan's land kept him from actually being happy today. He looked forward to joining his friend in the Apprentices' den, but he didn't feel much joy. Right, Mistypaw. He wanted to know she was here, and he was sure she would be among the first ones to congratulate him. He looked around for his friend, but couldn't seem yo find her until he heard her name said by Flickerpaw and turned that way. But... she wasn't there. Not in the way that he had hoped, that he had expected. Instead of seeing the light grey tabby standing there, possibly with a wound or two since he was sure she would have fought bravely, instead of all that she was still, too still, on the ground, hurt, far far too hurt.

No... no, that wasn't allowed to have happened. She was alive, she had to be, she couldn't have died, not on this day, not over a strip of useless land, not NOW. She had been his friend - she was, she wasn't dead - and Icekit was sure she would be a warrior soon, she just needed her assessment. She is alive That was what he kept telling himself, over and over and over and over and over- But he was trying to fool himself into a lie, because someone wouldn't be dead and like that, Riverclan cats wouldn't just sit around if something could still be done for Mistypaw. She wasn't alive anymore.

His paws seemed to have frozen into the ground when he first saw her, but not he quickly rushed forward towards the body, coming to a halt just in front of her as he bent down and sniffed her fur, even nudging the body a little. Almost urging her to get up and talk to him, saying she was ok.


Blizzardwind's voice seeped through the buzz around him, and slowly, unwillingly Icekit turned towards the warrior, hearing what they said. "Unless you were the one slashing and bruising her it was none of your fault." His voice was low, and his blue eyes once more rested on Mistypaw "It was the cats who killed her. It was Thunderclan's. It was the fault of the Thunerclanners who took up this war, the warriors and apprentices who went along with protesting and then fought for the worst cause, and did so willingly."

He closed his eyes, images flashing before them before he forced the away by looking up again, gazing over the camp, not wanting to look at Mistypaw any longer. "This... none of this was any of Riverclan's fault, none of you should feel guilty over what happened today. The war was over, we had settled that. Now Thunderclan picked up this again and attacked us. It's their fault, not ours." He stopped, blinking back the thin line of tear fluid along the bottom line of his eyes and forcing back any more that might be coming. He straightened up. In a few moments, he would be an apprentice, and he would begging his training to become a warrior of Riverclan.

Turning towards the Streamstone, he stood still for a moment before stepping towards the leader. "Skystar, if I may and if possible, I would like my name to be changed to Poolpaw instead of Icepaw." He had been named Icekit by his father, the only cat who he had been somewhat close to but did not miss. Ice was frozen water, a frozen river, not what they should be right now, if anything they should be burning. A pool was water, still but it was calm which was better, more like him. It was water like River in Riverclan, Stream in Streamkit, calm and quiet for Nightwhisper. And while it was on the ground it was still water, like mist, just not in the air.

[ marshall probably a little annoying but I want to make sure you see his request :o ]

[Bean]

:heart: Sandheart :heart:
She/her, queen

The sand color molly padded over, glancing around at the cats.

[poppy]

Blizzardwind
he/him || Aqua Catrina Hopeless

Everyone's words of comfort fell dead to him, Flickerpaw, Icekit, Mintleaf, they all were just white noise, a buzzing sound that obscured his senses, and he folded into sorrow. "Yeah. You're both right, it's not my fault." His dull voice was as sincere as he could manage, but he merely said this to make them think that he was more emotionally sound.

No. It was his fault, he wasn't fast enough, he wasn't strong enough, he was never, ever enough.

Maplefall
she/her || starry. Silverdream

The blood of her enemy coated her paws, and her own blood was smeared all over her golden fur, and she wished that her kits didn't have to see her like this. Limping over to Robin, she wasted no time, giving Peace a gentle lick of greeting, then started inspecting Robin. "Are you okay? Where's the injuries?" Gosh, there was so much blood... so much death. She counted at least three dead. Did I make a mistake bringing my kits here?

[Zei]

Blizzardwind
he/him || Aqua Catrina Hopeless

Everyone's words of comfort fell dead to him, Flickerpaw, Icekit, Mintleaf, they all were just white noise, a buzzing sound that obscured his senses, and he folded into sorrow. "Yeah. You're both right, it's not my fault." His dull voice was as sincere as he could manage, but he merely said this to make them think that he was more emotionally sound.

No. It was his fault, he wasn't fast enough, he wasn't strong enough, he was never, ever enough.

Maplefall
she/her || starry. Silverdream

The blood of her enemy coated her paws, and her own blood was smeared all over her golden fur, and she wished that her kits didn't have to see her like this. Limping over to Robin, she wasted no time, giving Peace a gentle lick of greeting, then started inspecting Robin. "Are you okay? Where's the injuries?" Gosh, there was so much blood... so much death. She counted at least three dead. Did I make a mistake bringing my kits here?
Mintyleaf nodded, "it really isn't..."

[vellichor]

// activity post; open

beansprout
________

the tom hadn’t been to a clan meeting in awhile. unfortunately, he’d been dealing with some strong and heavy emotions. however, he believed he was moving forward, and this would mark that. he was ready to become more involved in the clan that he loved through thick and thin.

[Glitch_Candle]

xath
~Mintleaf, He/They~
The gray warrior walked over to their apprentice. "Nice battle, kid. Nearly carried the whole Clan." Of course, he was being sarcastic. "You need more battle training, and bad. I had to stop my brawl with a cat that wanted me dead, because you needed help. Of course, I couldn't give that to you before Snowleap retreated, but just wait. Don't go taking on others if you don't know what you're doing." He said this in a very frustrated tone. The apprentice wakes him up, gets battle training all the time, and is so obsessed with everything warrior, and she gets her ass handed to her by a ThunderClan apprentice. "I think I have to stand vigil for our dead cats, but just be glad you aren't one of them. ThunderClan spared no one."

[Zei]

Asterhawk sat and watched the clearing, he was in a bad mood...
Mintyleaf looked at the cats in the clearing with concern...

[A Plum]

A heavy wave of sorrow seemed to flood over the queen as she watched her clanmates.
Hurt, injured, blood dripping from their wounds, one apprentice had even left for Starclan this fight.
Something in Silkbreeze's heart started to ache and hurt when she looked at all this.
Shivering despite the warm weather, the tabby sat down beside the nursery, mainly to make sure no kits could see any of the gore.
And with a sigh, she placed her bushy tail over her paws before looking towards Skystar.

[wolfie]

marni
Wormbite was grateful for Snowleap's and Moonfrost's company. He was unsure if Honeystream had come along but eventually, the oriental was only focusing on moving one leg in front of the other. Every movement was manual, every breath he took until they reached Riverclan's camp. A place that Wormbite supposed he called home. A sour taste had settled on his tongue. He didn't belong here, not really. After putting Snowleap in his nest, he decided to head into the crowd. A meeting, like always, was taking place.

Wormbite decided he was eager to bury himself into the crowd - hopeful no one would pay attention to his existence. With a tired yawn, Wormbite weaved in and out but came to a halt. A paw gently hit something - something small, and, fluffy and - ah. He clicked his tongue against the roof of his mouth, his nose twitching with curiosity. Oh.

A kit didn't need to be here. Not today, at least. He leaned down, whispering into her ear. "Fawnkit." A flick of his tail, "Go back into the nursery. You do not need to be here, alright? Nor will you want to as it progresses." Wormbite warned, promptly taking a seat in front of Fawnkit to block her sight. This meeting was guaranteed to be chaotic and, hell, he had no doubt she was aware of what was going but she wouldn't learn anything from this. It would only upset her.

[taillow]

Fawnkit
Being so preoccupied with watching and waiting for Skystar to continue, Fawnkit had not taken notice to a lanky figure coming her way... until Wormbite was whispering in her ear. She let out a shrill squeak and instantly dove for cover - which happened to be right in between Wormbite's legs. Her heart raced as her breathing quickened, and she shoved her face against one of his forelegs.

"I'm sorry, you scared me," she replied breathlessly, but didn't move from her perch. She didn't trust her legs to carry her into the nursery without failing so instead she pressed tighter against the shield. After a moment, she poked her head out hesitantly between his front legs, head twisting to turn her gaze up at him. "...Can I just stay right here?" Her voice was so small, so quiet, and she swallowed as she realized that maybe Wormbite didn't hear her.

[ x ghostie ]

[Mango]

Blizzardsky gathered.

[marshy]

Skystar figured enough cats had gathered for him to start announcing. "As you can see, RiverClan has fought a battle today, and one we unfortunately lost. ThunderClan has taken the firefly cove without warning, and I expect none of you to take it back." That should be to go without saying, but Skystar knew his clan was a bloodthirsty and didn't want any further trouble caused by it. "All wounded, I expect you to see Snakeheart after this meeting, you have all fought bravely and don't deserve to be punished for it. For everyone who is well enough, we have lost many so there will be a vigil after this meeting for Swankit, Littlestag, Marigoldpaw, Loonpaw and Mistypaw." Skystar was proud of his clan for defending their land but he had just wished more had come to the fight. Robinpaw had called the entire clan and yet it felt like so little had come, maybe that was why they had lost those lives.. "In addition, I feel it necessary to thank WindClan for their aid during the fight with some extra prey, but I'm not sure if you all would want to, your feedback would be appreciated in that matter."
[ Rani Nixey x ghostie NinjaBloss Shade. masquerade Silverfur & Co Raven~ @Parabatai poppy. Kunaiskrill Singing Jay Clock Dragonshifter Iris tulle RiztheHuntress door~ TheNyanCatMinecart Ravensong ~Fierce~ Carmela
sid @-Cherrypaw- Zesty Mango littlelove QueenOtter puffball InsertCoolNameHere falling starry. elysian Quackers Memento Mori Ghost of Red mabel. tye bliss~ Silverdream Don't Panic ~Silver~ wnder TanaDraws Silverstreak_10 Rippleshade BirdieChirp Glacial cerberuscattos Slushie wildfirelion LightningArts Ode Atticus starry. WinterMara Jae GoldenDays Hawkk Sweetie Tuftdrawsanddoodles R0WAN WhitesilverQueen flopsy Skycloud padrojamgh Naiad sid dark seeker Pine’paw BeeDee
xath Starfall hope ]

[Abyssopelagic]

Palehound narrowed her eyes at Skystar as he spoke the names of the deceased. What had a kit been doing at the battle? Were they suddenly not able to keep their own young safe or at least away from fighting that wasn't even taking place in camp?
She let her anger simmer in her chest, despite knowing it wasn't Skystar alone that was at fault for the kit's death. Cats in camp should have been keeping an eye on her.

She stood on her sore paws as he mentioned wanting to thank WindClan. They should, and not just with empty words. The outcome might have been worse had they not come. Lose or no lose, they still suffered just as many injuries as they had and it would be wrong to let their kindness go without..... something.
"We should thank WindClan. This was a fight that was no theirs and they helped anyway. Empty words will not help their injured. I believe a gift of prey to be more than reasonable."
With her thoughts of the matter stated, she sat back down.

[~Fierce~]

~Leopardcloud~
Leopardcloud listened respectfully as Skystar spoke. When Skystar spoke of the battle, her wounds stung but she wasn't bothered by them. Leopardcloud nodded as Skystar spoke about not reclaiming the territory. Silently, she was glad that they weren't taking it back any time soon. If you thought about it, Firefly Cove belonged to Thunderclan. Leopardcloud dipped her head just a little as Skystar called out dead cats. More lives lost.

Leopardcloud looked up at Skystar as he talked about the Windclan reinforcements that had come to help them. She was grateful. Windclan seemed like the nicest clan out of the others. "I think that we should give them prey. While others would think of our fish option a bit weird, but prey is prey. And there is also some other prey that can be found in the territory, especially now." She spoke up, falling silent as soon as she finished speaking.

[Madelaine]

-->Petuniafire<--

Listening to Skystar the warrior heard about all of the deaths at the battle. Her stomache turned. It was hard ro see, but they probably knew what the price was gor fighting Thunderclan. They did let a warrior murder a Riverclan cat and got away with it, so it was no surpise. Then she heard him say something and prey for Windclan as a thanks. Her eyes lit up. If they did she would love to volunteer with that. No it was not an excuse to see Mouseclaw, but maybe if he saw her he'd know she was alright. "I think repaying them with prey is a great idea as well.", she meowed. Petuniafire's eyes looked towards Palehound and Leopardcloud. She dipped her head towards both of them to show she agreed.

// Rainquail; ~Fierce~; just mentioning you guys since your characters were mentioned in the post. \\

[Pitou]

**Codwhisper**

The signs of the battle scattered around his clanmates was plainly evident but the loss of Firefly Cove stung Codwhisper. He didn't understand the need for such bloodshed over land and he'd just as soon give the area to Thunderclan had they asked rather than risking this level of destruction on his clanmates, but lost territory meant less land for exploring and hunting. The loss of clanmates only deepened the regret Codwhisper had for the battle. He had a sense that he should've been there. Though he disagreed with the fighting he couldn't stand to see his clanmates like this. He nodded his head in agreement that Windclan deserved Riverclan's gratitude. It seemed to Codwhisper an odd question, though admittedly Codwhisper rarely found any reason for animosity towards the other clans and figured the nicer and more reasonable each clan could be with the other the better they'd all be. Regardless, though, they'd had a very good relationship with Windclan recently and it paid off with Windclan's support in the battle. He couldn't see a reason to not offer their thanks.


**Doeheart**

The lilac calico's heart dropped at the mention of a kit among those who'd lost their lives. It was bad enough that three apprentices had died but how does a kit lose their life in a border battle? She felt sick, thinking over her time in camp. Could the kit have left without her noticing? She was so sure she'd kept an eye on things, until this. How does a kit just walk out of camp and get entangled in a battle?

Her words were difficult in coming as she tried to form them in her mouth. She felt sick at the news and the hurt around her but she knew she needed to weigh in on thanking Windclan. Windclan had so far been good allies with them and they showed it today, coming through to help their plight. Windclan had no stake in this battle yet they decided to assist anyway, to their own detriment. She nodded, "There isn't enough prey in the forest to truly give them the thank you they deserve." She looked up to meet her leader's eyes. "Since they have likely suffered their own wounds, would it not be fitting to offer herbs or any other healing assistance as well, if we can spare it? Snakeheart has been such a steadfast medicine cat, I believe Windclan still only has Cowpaw. Only if Snakeheart believes anything can be spared without putting our own at risk, of course."

[Rizo]

~Wolfsong | Open~

Wolfsong padded from the entrance to the medicine den, where she had just left her sister to be treated. Of course, it was time to acknowledge the dead. Listening to Skystar, she gave an agreeing nod. Windclan deserved their thanks, to be sure. Without them, the losses might have been far worse.
"Skystar, I would like to volunteer for the patrol to bring Windclan our gift," the silver tabby called out.

~Moonfrost | Open~

Padding carefully from the medicine den after having her wound looked at, the dark she-cat found an open space not far from the entrance to the den and lowered herself to the ground, letting her back legs kick out to the side. Her muscles were sore from battle, and her neck wound still hurt, but she wanted to pay her respects to the fallen.
She looked to where the bodies of three apprentices, Loonpaw, Marigoldpaw, and Mistypaw, and her blue eyes filled with tears. They were so young, with full lives ahead of them. She choked back a sob, looking up to the golden furred leader. She would help with their vigil and burial, regardless of her injuries.

[tye]

While the other murmured in agreement, he thought otherwise. "I think a mutual trust knowing they have our backs and we have theirs is good enough," Greenfur grumbled afterward, thinking of the worse scenarios like always. These days you can never be too sure, especially with the dry season that makes everything a whole lot annoying. "If they ever need anything in the future, we can help them the best we can." Ah. Will this spark an argument? The white warrior didn't think of that until just now. That will be a drag, he sighed inwardly. Maybe he'll be ignored. It is for the best anyway, he didn't take part in battle, so who is he to talk?

[Frozen Reign]

Nightstripe, arriving a little late caught the last few words. she was Thankful to windclan for helping the clan, but she couldn't help feeling a little wary. after all, these were dangerous times. Windclan could turn on them at any moment. then again, so could shadowclan and thunderclan. well, Thunderclan already has, she thought. she kept these veiws to herself though.

[Aly~Hunter]

she walked into the meeting late and sat down near the back

[SpiritWolf_yt]

Cinderpaw stayed at the back of the meeting feeling some depression she stayed silent for a long time except when she has to answer someone

[open]

[stardust.]

(Shadowdream, Non-binary, They/Them, 32 Moons, RiverClan)

Shadowdream was interested in Skystar's advice, it seemed like a good idea. After all, RiverClan relied on fish, not rabbits. "It seems like a great idea" They spoke. It was a good idea, and Shadowdream always liked good ideas. The middle-aged warrior liked helping his clan when they needed help, it was always good to help a clan in need. They felt something on their back, Oh, just fur They thought. It was a god idea though.

Shadowdream spotted the cats in the crowd, there was Skystar, Snowleap, and most of the warriors. In particular he took notice of a small apprentice that he knew of as Cinderpaw. Ohhhhhh...... That one cat who tried to stop the battle, Snowstorm's daughter. He slowly approached Cinderpaw, "I've heard about Ravenclaw, it's always tough when someone dies, but you can pull through" They explained, "My names Shadowdream, I"m sure you have seen me around" It seemed like this cat was nice, because they must have really liked their old mentor
spirit free

[SpiritWolf_yt]

Cinderpaw was still in depression unsure how to get out of it, she didn't want to partake in events or anything, she then hears a voice, she lifted her head up seeing a warrior, she then heard shadowdream say about ravenclaw" I've been in depression a little after losing my mentor and a family member," she replied with a sad voice" im Cinderpaw you must of heard of me since you know about ravenclaw, i haven't interacted with much cats so i haven't seen much cats" she says with a little smile trying to get out of depression
mabel.

[sorry for late reply i was training my dog of not to die by not charging out of our door :/]

[Tess_Potter]

A kit? Dawnfur thought to herself. Why would a kitten joined the battle? She thought of her own, safe and warm in belly, due in only a few days. "Don't worry, little ones." she murmured. "I'll keep you safe."

[beau]

Crimsondeer's ear twitched as they listened to the recap of the battle. 'Twas a shame that she missed it. "I think we can spare a mouse or two for their aid." It seemed only fair.

[marshy]

Skystar listened as cats gave their feedback for the decision. It seemed like an overwhelming yet, Skystar would've made the same decision. WindClan deserved it more than anything for helping RiverClan out, even if they had lost. "Its decided then, Snowleap or myself will send out patrols soon to repay WindClan for their aid." Turning to Doeheart, he quickly added on "If when the patrol visits it seems as if they need healing assistance, we will help them in that aspect as well." Changing focus a bit, it was time for ceremonies. "Its time for kits that are now old enough to receive their apprentice names. Icekit, Seedkit, Reedkit, Whisperkit, Halfkit and Fawnkit. Please step forward."
[ Rani Nixey x ghostie NinjaBloss Shade. masquerade Silverfur & Co Raven~ @Parabatai poppy. Kunaiskrill Singing Jay Clock Dragonshifter Iris tulle RiztheHuntress door~ Ravensong ~Fierce~ Carmela
sid @-Cherrypaw- Zesty Mango littlelove QueenOtter puffball InsertCoolNameHere Fang falling starry. elysian Quackers Memento Mori Ghost of Red mabel. tye bliss~ Silverdream Don't Panic ~Silver~ wnder TanaDraws Silverstreak_10 Rippleshade BirdieChirp Glacial cerberuscattos Slushie wildfirelion LightningArts Ode Atticus starry. WinterMara Jae GoldenDays Hawkk Sweetie Tuftdrawsanddoodles R0WAN WhitesilverQueen flopsy Skycloud padrojamgh Naiad sid dark seeker Pine’paw BeeDee
xath Starfall hope ]

[SpiritWolf_yt]

Cinderpaw hoped she won't be called out to go to windclan, she sighed listening to skystar make announcements

[open]

[wolfie]

marni
In hindsight, the oriental should have thought about his actions. In his defense, kits were scarier than himself - with their unlimited potential to stay corrupt. Evil, yes, Wormbite was well aware Fawnkit was in prime position to bite his ankles. She did not, to be fair, but stars! He never understood how to handle these little ones. Stiffening as a face pressed against him, Wormbite stared intently at Fawnkit. "..I did." He blinked owlishly, his eyebrows forming a furrow in pure confusion.

Skystar is speaking but the Shield doesn't quite hear his words. He would support the leader, and that was all that was needed.

Wormbite stared back at Fawnkit, he could've easily have missed her statement if he didn't crane to hear her. Reading her lips, fixated on any movement she made. "..That defeats the reason I talked to you in the first place, " He pointed out, then again, somehow this meeting had no screaming cats.

"Where are your parents? Do you not wish to be with them?" Wormbite questioned, however, if he hunched down slightly to huddle Fawnkit protectively - no one needed to know. Not even if his tail curled around himself and her, a promise that she was safe.

[Quasar]

Risingpaw | he/him

It was still much to soon for the apprentice to join the rest of the crowd for the meeting as a result of the injuries he sustained during the battle, so for now he chose to listen from the medicine cats den. His eyelids were heavy from exhaustion, head resting on his unbroken forepaw. The scheduled patrol to bring prey to WindClan as a gift didnt really matter to him, though it would certainly help with the relationship between the two clans. Still, Risingpaw held the slightest smile on his face as kits were called up to become apprentices. Hopefully they would stick around to become warriors.

[taillow]

Fawnkit
From where she sat tucked underneath Wormbite's legs, a huge grin spread across her face as she realized that the larger tom was not going to send her away again. She tapped her little paws on the dirt before her, keeping her gaze on him. "Thanks mister... uh, what's your name again?" She felt terrible for not remembering, her ears falling to display as such. "I'm sorry I don't remember it."

Her head had tilted at his next question though. Her family. Parents. She had never known who her dad was, and her mom... "Well, my mama is Daystripe! But... I don't know where she is... I haven't seen her in awhile. Maybe she's just out doing big warrior things!" Another smile, innocent eyes gazing back up at Wormbite.

Until they were snapped to attention by Skystar calling her forward. This was it! It was happening! "...Can you come with me, mister?" Fawnkit was a little nervous about going up by herself, especially with after a quick glance around she deducted that neither her mother nor any of her siblings were around. That was... not something she was going to think about now as she felt the tears brim her eyes. Cautiously, she took a step out from underneath Wormbite, turning to look back at him with a pleading gaze.

[ x ghostie ]

[poppy]

Seedkit ran forward. It was time!!! They were gonna be an apprentice!! Letting out a bowl of excitement, she battered her paws on the ground.

[Hopeless]

Icekit stepped forward [@/marshall Please do mention me lol]

[Fang]

Reedkit

Welp, an apprentice ceremony. Good for Icekit, Seedkit, Seedkit, Whisperkit, and halfkit, she supposed.
Wait, did skystar say her sister’s name twice? Guess so.
But, why were whisperkit and Seedkit getting their apprentice names and she wasn’t.

Hold on, Seedkit. Seedkit. She must have misheard, which means that she needs to step forwards.

[TheWhiteWolf]

➵ [ Lynxfall | he/they ]

Lynxfall listened intently. ‘An apprentice ceremony, huh? I suppose that’s a good sign.’ they thought to themself.

➵ [ Shadepaw | she/her ]

Shadepaw sat and listened in. She was excited for the new kits who were about to become apprentices.

[wolfie]

marni
The Dark Lord was fully aware of the chance he was being given. It would be very amusing to allow Fawnkit to believe he carried a different name. Unfortunately, not everyone was fond of Wormbite's .. unique sense of humor. Shamefully, he had to admit he would be rather sad if Fawnkit became upset at him for it. She seemed - fragile? Soft, too sweet - easy to harm. "It is Wormbite.." He murmurs back in a response.

This had to be a tactic of manipulation. Fawnkit was deceiving, truly so. Wormbite knew how the story would go. He had thought Birdsong would've come back for them. If not for him, then for Shimmeringpool. He knew other clanmates had a similar experience of losing a parent. He sighed softly, offering a strained smile to Fawnkit. Fortunately, it wasn't out of place. Wormbite looked tired and he was barely keeping it together. "I am sure she is. She - she sounds great."

Luckily, Skystar continue on and Wormbite can avoid the topic of parents. (his fault, but he never thought things through.) He wasn't suspecting ceremonies, mainly because the oriental was convinced this meeting would be chaotic.

First off, Wormbite shot a pointed look to the sky. The one time he was convinced it would be chaos, it wasn't? Where was the screaming? It made him nervous.

Second off, he was not suspecting Fawnkit to be ready to become an apprentice.

Or, you know, request for Wormbite to come up with her. He blinked owlishly back, hesitance gleaming in his eyes. "I shall. If that is what you truly wish, then yes, " He mewed, nodding subtly. Prepared to follow Fawnkit up to Skystar.

[Tess_Potter]

Littlebrook licks her kits feircly and watches them, eyes shining. "I'm so proud of you." she meows. "

Poppy,
Fang
Aqua Catrina

[Zei]

Littlebrook licks her kits feircly and watches them, eyes shining. "I'm so proud of you." she meows. "

Poppy,
Fang
Aqua Catrina
"why?" Whisperkit meowed

[marshy]

"Then from now until you receive your warrior names, you will be known as Icepaw, Seedpaw, Reedpaw, and Fawnpaw." Skystar wondered where Halfkit was, but paid to attention to it. If they didn't want to receive their apprentice name then they wouldn't. He did suppose he should talk to the queens after the meeting though. "Whisperkit, instead of Whisperpaw, your name will be Sunnypaw."

"Icepaw [ Hopeless ], your mentor will be Blizzardwind. [ @/poppy. ]"

"Seedpaw [ poppy. ], your mentor will be Flintstrike. [ starry. ]"

"Reedpaw [ Fang ], your mentor shall be Crimsondeer. [ Naiad ]"

"Sunnypaw [ Aqua Catrina ], your mentor will be Brindlefeather. [ sid ]

"Fawnpaw [ marni ], your mentor will be Lynxfall. [ Memento Mori ]"

Skystar then sat back for a moment to let the new apprentices meet their mentors.

[Zei]

"Then from now until you receive your warrior names, you will be known as Icepaw, Seedpaw, Reedpaw, and Fawnpaw." Skystar wondered where Halfkit was, but paid to attention to it. If they didn't want to receive their apprentice name then they wouldn't. He did suppose he should talk to the queens after the meeting though. "Whisperkit, instead of Whisperpaw, your name will be Sunnypaw."

"Icepaw [ Hopeless ], your mentor will be Blizzardwind. [ @/poppy. ]"

"Seedpaw [ poppy. ], your mentor will be Flintstrike. [ starry. ]"

"Reedpaw [ Fang ], your mentor shall be Crimsondeer. [ Naiad ]"

"Sunnypaw [ Aqua Catrina ], your mentor will be Peonyraven. [ sid ]

"Fawnpaw [ marni ], your mentor will be Lynxfall. [ Memento Mori ]"

Skystar then sat back for a moment to let the new apprentices meet their mentors.

Sunnypaw happily smiled and looked for her mentor...
Halfkit wondered why he wasn't apprenticed...
sid

[beau]

An apprentice? Well that would certainly be interesting. The long-legged feline began making her way to the crowd until they reached their new apprentice. A young tabby, nothing too distinctive. Crimsondeer supposed she could make a fine warrior. The maple warrior leaned down, briefly touching noses with the new apprentice, then straightened. “Now listen. I won’t be toleratin’ no nonsense from you. Yer behavior reflects on me, an’ I won’t have you makin’ me look like a fool, savvy? Now, once you’ve met with all yer friends an’ whatnot, we’ll head out to the territory.” And with that brief, perhaps nonsensical introduction, Crimsondeer padded off to sit by the camp entrance and wait for their apprentice to finish up.

[I’ll get a training thread up soon]
Fang

[Fang]

Crimsondeer?
Well, could have been worse. She’d seen them around a lot, and Reedkit- sorry- reedpaw, saw them as the only other cat she’s met to have a similar voice, so that was something.
“Nah nonsense fro’ me crimsondeer” Reedpaw then immediately thought of saying a pun, and before she had even realised it, she’d said it. “Ya’ better bee-live it”. Quickly realising her mistake, she internally cringes “I’ll be over yonder with ya’ in just a min”
Naiad

[Quasar]

Risingpaw | he/him

From his spot in the medicine cats den, Risingpaw started quietly chanting the names of the new apprentices.

[poppy]

༶•┈┈⛧┈♛ starry.♛┈⛧┈┈•༶

They
Were
An
APPRENTICE!!!

Seedpaw let a delighted howl, and waved at anyone who was watching them. "Tyank you sir!!!!" They shouted (because old cats were hard of hearing, obviously) up at Skystar, and then the scrawny little apprentice looked around for it's new mentor.

[SpiritWolf_yt]

Cinderpaws ears flatten, she knew she was behind training but all because she didn't get a new mentor and that her old mentor had died

[open]

[Zei]

Cinderpaws ears flatten, she knew she was behind training but all because she didn't get a new mentor and that her old mentor had died

[open]
Mintyleaf walked over "you ok Cinderpaw?"

[SpiritWolf_yt]

Cinderpaw ears stayed flat" no im not" she says trying not to let out her anger, she looked at her paws seeing them shake she begins to shake
Aqua Catrina

[Zei]

Cinderpaw ears stayed flat" no im not" she says trying not to let out her anger, she looked at her paws seeing them shake she begins to shake
Aqua Catrina
"what happened?" Mintyleaf asked gently

[SpiritWolf_yt]

" ravenclaw died, a thunderclan cat attacked him, i haven't been happy since, i haven't continued my traing, nor getting a new mentor" she says sad
Aqua Catrina

[Zei]

" ravenclaw died, a thunderclan cat attacked him, i haven't been happy since, i haven't continued my traing, nor getting a new mentor" she says sad
Aqua Catrina
"what training do you need? maybe i can help, since nether i nor my friend asterhawk have Apprentices right now" Mintyleaf offered

[SpiritWolf_yt]

Cinderpaw sighed" more hunting training and fishing hunt training and water battle i know how to battle on land my uncle darkscar taught me" she says lifting her head up and looking at mintyleaf
Aqua Catrina

[Zei]

Cinderpaw sighed" more hunting training and fishing hunt training and water battle i know how to battle on land my uncle darkscar taught me" she says lifting her head up and looking at mintyleaf
Aqua Catrina
"why don't we go Fishing?" Mintyleaf suggested "and maybe later Asterhawk can give you Lesson in Water battle"

[SpiritWolf_yt]

Cinderpaw nodded and got up" ok" she says
Aqua Catrina

[taillow]

Fawnkit - Fawnpaw
Relief flooded through her as Wormbite agreed to come up with her. A smile graced her face and she gave him a nod in agreement before focusing her attention back to Skystar. He was speaking again and... and giving her a new name! Fawnpaw! It felt odd to be known as such after so many moons as 'Fawnkit' but she supposed that was just how Clan life worked. Eagerly, the young kit turned this way and that as her gaze searched for one cat in particular. She had to be back, right? Daystripe had to know today was her ceremony?

...Only, she wasn't here. No familiar soft fur, no comforting scent. As the other newly named apprentices around her cheered and jostled, Fawnpaw felt her ears fall flat and the light dim slowly from her gaze. Tears misted the edge of her gaze as it diverted to her paws. Where was Daystripe? Her siblings? ...Why did they leave?

But... no, she couldn't be sad. That would only make others sad, and Fawnk - no, Fawnpaw was an apprentice now, and that meant she had to be grown up. So, grown up she would be. That meant no more crying.

Sniffling and using a paw to swipe at her tears before they fell, the fluffy she-cat lifted her head to scan the crowd. Lynxfall... The name sounded familiar but she couldn't place a face to it. So in an attempt to feel some sense of security, Fawnpaw turned to look at Wormbite and force a smile (gosh, she hoped that all of her tears were gone). "Um, Mister Wormbite, do you know who Lynxfall is?"

[ x ghostie Memento Mori ]

[starry]

poppy.

Flintstrike was about to pay his respects to Loonpaw, Swankit and Marigoldpaw. What did he do to deserve this? All his apprentices went missing, and now his two adoptive daughters... did StarClan want him to get angry? But then Skystar called him. Another apprentice? Great, just what he needed. Sighing, the grey tom decided to whisper his last words to them later, choking back the grief as he turned to face Seedpaw. He would treat her like any other one of his apprentices, no matter the pain he was experiencing. Considerately, he eyed her up and down. "So you're Seedpaw?" he asked. "Well, I'm honoured to handle your training." It seemed very, very excited... sometimes a good sign, sometimes a very, very bad one. "We can start training after the meeting."

[poppy]

➶➶➶➶➶ starry. ➷➷➷➷➷

This was super hecking cool. Seedpaw turned her head to look at an old guy as he said her new name. "I sure am!" The scrawny cat hopped from paw to paw, giggling with excitement. "Okie dokie, mister! " They looked around for Mama or Dad or anyone... But they didn't see anyone. Crestfallen for a moment to, they determined that both parents must be doing super cool warrior crap. It skipped to sit beside it's new mentor and grinned. "We're gonna be friends forever, dude this is so great!"

[TheWhiteWolf]

➵ [ Lynxfall | he/they ]

Feeling proud of the new apprentices, Lynxfall sat out to approach Fawnpaw. “I’m right here.” He gently called out, noticing the brief moment of sadness in her eyes. “I’m proud of you, Fawnpaw. You’ve finally become an apprentice, you’re one step closer to being a Warrior! You’ll do very well, I’m sure. I’m looking forward to training you.” They gave her a small smile in hopes of cheering her up just a little bit. It’s been awhile since they’ve been a mentor, especially since he and Shadepaw first moved here. He was looking forward to training yet another potential warrior.

marni // I’m sorry that this reply took so long, thank you so much for your patience. With my work schedule currently it makes it hard to find time to enjoy little things until the weekend.

[Hopeless]

~ Icepaw ~
poppy. [Sorry for the delay]

His ceremony was held off as Skystar had more important mater to take care of, but then it was there. His name was called out first, and the silver and blue tabby flinched a little at the fact that Skystar had in fact not accepted the name change. Icek-... paw did feel somewhat offended, but maybe it was nothing, he would have to earn that name. Maybe then.

After the new names were called out the mentors were announced, Icepaw first once more, and his ears pricked at Blizzardwind's name. Oh, Mistypaw's former mentor.. wasn't he... His gaze slowly drifted forwards the warrior, and he took a slow breath before padding up to them. A quick nose-touch and he sat down beside Blizzardwind.

[taillow]

Fawnpaw
Hearing a gentle and soothing sounding voice near her Fawnpaw turned her head, copper eyes wide, to see a cat who presented themselves as Lynxfall. "I found him Wormbite!" she squeaked and started to head over, but not before turning around and wrapping both of her paws around one of his legs. "Thank you for coming up with me!" A tilt of her head back to smile wide up at him, and a purr rumbling within her, she stepped back and padded swiftly over to her new mentor.

His words sent a trill of excitement through her, and she couldn't help but feel a tear fall at it. "Thank you Lynxfall! I am going to do my best to be the best warrior ever!" She really hoped she could. Maybe, if she was good enough, it would bring Daystripe back! The thought made her smile as she reached up to touch noses with her mentor in the customary fashion.

Turning back around to focus on the meeting, one cat in particular caught her attention. Icepaw didn't look to be too happy and - oh, hadn't he requested a change in his name? A wave of some sort of downturned emotion lapped at her paws until it made her stand up. "Um, Lynxfall? I'll be right back," she promised them with an apologetic look before she started to pad towards Icepaw. She attempted to catch his gaze, but truthfully there was only one reason she was stepping out.

"Um, excuse me mister Skystar?" Her voice was small and tiny, definitely not traveling anywhere except to those around her. Swallowing her nervous and trying again, she tried to make herself appear less small. "M-mister Skystar? I'm really, really sorry to interrupt, but... why did you not change Icepaw's name? I think he really wanted it to be Poolpaw - and that's a pretty cool name! I like it a lot certainly." Casting a look towards Icepaw, Fawnpaw offered a shy, sheepish grin as her eyes sparkled with encouragement. They rested on him shortly before turning back to Skystar.

[ Memento Mori Hopeless marshall ]

[dino.]

>Bluebellcrackle<
Mmm. With each and every passing day, RiverClan's new leader seemed to be more and more disappointing. Bluebellcrackle watched from the shadows of the warriors' den with a disinterested expression. First they'd lost the fight for the Cove, now he pretty blatantly ignored an easily granted request. Their eyes flickered over to newly-named Fawnpaw as the young she-cat spoke up for the poor guy. Huh. Nice kid. Would probably make a good warrior.

Growing bored of standing in the dark and saying nothing, Bluebellcrackle rose to her paws and took up a spot at the furthest of the crowd, as far away from the rest of her Clanmates as she could be. She surveyed them with dull eyes before turning that same blankness on Skystar. So far, this tom was not striking her as anything impressive - if anything, she was willing to bet he'd up and ditch them in the end like he had the last time he'd been given a position of power. Bluebellcrackle sniffed disdainfully. Kestrelstar had done better than Skystar's track record so far, and everyone knew how much of a disaster the gray tabby's leadership had shaped up to be.

She resisted the urge to leave camp and find something more interesting to do, preferably something that involved bloodying her claws.

[Abyssopelagic]

Palehound watched as the meeting continued, blinking and looking for Icekit as he requested to be named Poolpaw. A fine name, indeed, she thought, and more than reasonable.
Once the soon-to-be apprentice was done speaking she turned her attention back to Skystar. He listed off the named and their Mentors and while he changed Whisperkit, a cat who hadn't requested a name change, to Sunnypaw, and yet Icekit's request for their change was ignored.
Her lips pulled to bare her teeth in anger, an all too familiar ache in her chest. She couldn't imagine how she would have felt had her own name change been denied. She didn't know his reasons and it didn't matter, it was a reasonable request made politely.
She was already opening her mouth to remind him of the request when the newly named Fawnpaw spoke up instead, her voice far too quiet to be heard by Skystar and as far as she could tell, no one else had spoken up. Alright, then. If Fawnpaw was too polite to be heard, she'd make sure Skystar at least received the message from someone else.

She stood to her full height, ignoring the searing pain in her paws, head high and a look that dared him to ignore her.
"Skystar!" She practically bellowed the leader's name, making sure he couldn't ignore that she was addressing him. She hardly cared that her Clanmates might not appreciate the vibe check to their ears, but it was obvious that otherwise he wouldn't hear anyone on that high horse he was on.
"I understand it must be difficult to hear us from where you stand, so I'm going to say it louder for you just in case you missed it, but I do believe Icepaw requested his name be Poolpaw."
Her voice might have no longer been raised to shout, but there was no denying the venom in each word no matter how much she tried to cover it with mock politeness, and she made sure to pronounce every syllable carefully and loud enough to reach over the crowd.
She didn't care how annoying her clanmates would feel she was being.

marshall marni Hopeless
(I'm sorry marshy, ily I swear)

[endlessskies]

Otterstorm sat down. Glancing around, she groomed her fur.
---
Breezestrike stomped to a spot on the ground, then sat down. Annoying furballs, he thought to no-one in particular.

[Estelle]

And so the meeting commenced. Of course the first thing to be announced was the fight, and loss, of Firefly Cove. It was an essential for the clan to know, and that was likely one of the reasons why a meeting was always held right after a battle. Still uncertain about all this, Gingerfrost's face remained expressionless until the names of those who they lost were called; he cast his gaze down. A warrior, a kit, and three apprentices. Cruel. What was a kit even doing there in the first place? How worth was it even.

When the meeting continued, the injured warrior lifted his gaze back up to for a little glance towards the newly promoted kits and their mentors. Suppose it was a good thing Duckpaw didn't have any battle training yet, the small tom might've not survived if he went.
Not quite having been paying attention to the ceremonies, Gingerfrost hadn't noticed the newly appointed Icepaw's request to be named Poolpaw, a request he now realised was ignored when Palehound's shout rang in his ears. A half focused gaze turned toward her and the apprentice, then almost expectantly turned to look at Skystar. He saw no reason for the request to be denied, but from what he could hear, it hadn't even been acknowledged. These recent meetings and gatherings really just seemed like one big mess. But granted, Icepaw's request deserved to at least be acknowledged and clearly Palehound was taking care of that.

[marshy]

Listening to Fawnkit [ @/marni ] and Palehound [ @/rainquail ], Skystar gave only a sigh. It had seemed some recent mishaps had been getting to his ability to hear. "Icepaw, instead of your current name you shall be known as Poolpaw. [ @/hopeless ]" A second thought wasn't given to that matter. "We also have some reassignments! Mudpaw [ @/sid ], your new mentor will be Breezestrike. [ QueenOtter ], Cinderpaw your new mentor will be Goldennose." Skystar had one final announcement and frankly important one in his eyes. "In addition, after our loss at the firefly cove, I think its time for RiverClan to expand its territory, I will be talking to Snowleap about it after the meeting, the only thing I can say for sure is that it will be far from the clans, so it cannot be stolen from us." Skystar then waited for any response that would come from his clan.


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[SpiritWolf_yt]

Cinderpaw ears flatten unsure about it but will try to be nice, she knew after all thats happened in her family she would have hard time trusting and other things,


splashstripe smiled as he heard the announcement" ugh why does thunderclan have to be like this shadowclan is the worst and now thunderclan is heading off with firefly cove that doesn't belong to them how much worse can this go!" he mumbles in a grumble

Echoblue didn't responded to the announcement knowing she needs to think before she spoke, she sat there calmly and respectfully as she listened

[all open]

[dino.]

>Bluebellcrackle<
Oh, finally. Took the guy long enough. Poolpaw had been given his rightful name, at last. And with that excitement out of the way, it was likely on to the standard boring stuff.

...Maybe not. Territory expansion? After their loss of Firefly Cove, they could probably use it. Bluebellcrackle lifted her eyebrows at Skystar. "'Far'," she echoed. "How far are we talking? If it's going be difficult to defend or find, I don't rightlyyyyyy see a use for it."

She'd actually love a secluded place. Would make it easier to scream out her frustrations.

[taillow]

Fawnpaw
Watching as Skystar let out a sigh, instant shame and guilt flooded Fawnpaw. Her ears had perked at Palehound stepping up to echo her (in a much more confidence voice) but this was her fault. Drawing her ears back and scooting over towards Lynxfall, she tried to make herself appear smaller and force herself to not cry. She knew she shouldn't have spoken up - now she had made Skystar upset and stressed. Looking towards Lynxfall, she couldn't help but scoot closer to them. "I promise I'll be a b-better apprentice than that. I won't interrupt m-meetings anymore. I'm really s-sorry," she murmured in a soft tone, one that would definitely need strained listening to catch.

Now it seemed that they were moving onto reassignments, and after that... finding new territory? Oh that seemed exciting! But just as soon as the smile came and she started to unfurl from her spot, Fawnpaw stopped. No, she didn't want to interrupt the meeting again. So instead of offering her opinion she simply tucked herself back in and subconsciously pressed herself closer to her new mentor.

[ Memento Mori ]

[Karlos]

• Golden'Nose | A little late to the party </3 | spirit free •

• Huh? An apprentice? Golden'Nose had been a little absent-minded while the meeting was going on, but now he had an apprentice? And RiverClan was getting new territory?? Wow, this meeting was a wild one. Hoisting himself upwards, Golden'Nose made his way over to Cinder'Paw with a small smile on his face. Not very welcoming, yet not very threatening, either.

"Hey, Cinder'Paw. I'm Golden'Nose, your new mentor, if you couldn't tell.
We'll get to training right after this meeting, 'kay?"
Golden'Nose lowered his head to the apprentice, getting closer to preform the ceremonial nose boop - if she let him - and then sit down.

Perking his ears, the golden oriental-shorthair took a seat, listening to the rest of the meeting. Hm, perhaps he'd be on the patrol to claim the new territory, wouldn't that be fun? Golden'Nose tilted his head curiously, wondering what the new territory would be like. Perhaps they'd name it after Sky'Star, or Snow'Leap. That would be nice. •

[Pitou]

**Codwhisper**

The spotted tabby was intrigued by the promise of new territory. Skystar didn't seem to offer any hope that he'd be explaining further but far away from the other clans seemed like there was a promise of adventure. He shifted his paws as his mind ran forward with hope that maybe he'd have the opportunity to explore outside Riverclan's borders.


**Doeheart**
marshall

Her heart sunk as she heard Skystar announce the young kit's name as Icepaw, the very name they'd requested to change. She couldn't see the young cat but she understood, especially after watching her nephew all these moons, how important identity was to so many young cats and that begun with their name. It wasn't even just about the name. They'd been respectful and their leader had made them feel unheard, not even acknowledging the new apprentice's pleas. Doeheart's stomach twisted as she fretted over her worries. Kestrelstar had grown so much during his leadership but it was a torrent for a period of time and Riverclan was made worse for it. She wanted to give Skystar the benefit of the doubt but she couldn't help the worries that Riverclan would be made far too vulnerable if Skystar's leadership didn't improve.

Skystar made the correction but Doeheart was concerned that the damage was done, especially after Palehound's outburst. Her nephew's former mentor put to words that she was not the only one in the clan with concerns over their leader. A clan that felt unheard and disrespected by their leader would weaken. Then the announcement for new territory away from the clans and her worries were only deepened. "Far from the clans so it can't be stolen from us", something about that statement didn't sit right in Doeheart's gut. Her paws shifted uncomfortably under her. Did far from the clans mean away from their current territory or just not connected to the other borders? Regardless, it was really that last part that rubbed her wrong. She spoke up tentatively but she was sure in her heart that they needed to be said, "I don't mean to twist words here, but are you concerned that your clan isn't strong enough, that we can't protect our own territory? The clans have shared borders for so many generations and border battles have been going on since the beginning of the clans but the answer was never to run away. We lost one battle, that does not mean we are so weak that the other clans can simply walk in and steal our territory. If we lost, then should we not be figuring out how to train to not let another loss happen, rather than running away to find other territory that won't be contested?" If even their leader thought they were weak, what would that say of their clanmates and, worse, the other clans?

[SpiritWolf_yt]

Cinderpaw, 9 moons old, she/her, [note: she is currently getting over depression so i would try to approach cautiously on things, and she might have a bit of temper but give her time to cool down she lost her former mentor and a family member so she hasn't been the happy joyful Cinderpaw i know lately]

As Cinderpaw watched the meeting with a serious face, she looked up seeing her mentor, she stilled had the serious eyes that looked as of she was gonna run, " hi nice to meet you, okay" she says in a bit of unpleasing voice, but also a bit of respectful voice, she watched golden'nose lower his head, she allowed him to do the nose boop knowing that she isn't aggressive kind of cat, she kept her ears flat down still unsure of her new mentor knowing she still getting over with her depression, she looked away from golden'nose and watched the meeting
FlowerBoy

[poppy]

☆彡彡 Hopeless ミミ☆

The hollow ache that stung the senior warrior's chest in the wake of Mistypaw's death was loosened slightly by the announcements of new apprentices. And he felt himself draw in a sharp, subtle intake of breath in surprise as Skystar named him a mentor to a new apprentice. Another one, hm. He cleared his throat and rose to his paws, when Fawnpaw spoke up, followed by Palehound, and he fixed a cold glare on Skystar. So far, he was not impressed with the leader's blatant stupidity. If this happened again, it was being handled, luckily, before the senior warrior had a chance to speak up and roll heads, then he would... Not be too kind with his words. He dipped his head to meet noses with his newest student. "I'm pleased to get this opportunity to train you, Poolpaw." Then he say down to observe the rest of the meeting with a steely, cold gaze on the leader.

[TheWhiteWolf]

➵ [ Lynxfall | he/they ]

Feeling his new apprentice scoot closer, he looked down at them for a moment, listening to their soft spoken words. “Hey…” they spoke in a hushed tone so only she could hear them. “Don’t worry about it. You were simply asking about a name change that was meant to happen. And don’t worry, I know you’ll be an excellent apprentice, I’m not gonna judge you from a simple action.” He gave her a warm smile before turning his ears back to what Skystar had to say.

‘New territory… that’s big news.’ He thought of Snowleap for a second as well, surely this was going to be a big job to take on. Of course, the Clan will definitely help with that as well, but until then he worried about his mate. Still, the thought of new territory frightened him, and he let it show on his face for a moment before settling down. They were still adjusting to what they knew now, and now they’ll have to memorize new land? He felt like his heart was going to stop, but they pushed that thought to the back of their head.

marni //

[poppy]

// marshall

Seedpaw didn't know what the heckles they were doing, but they stood up. "Skyguy? If the territory is far away, how will we be able to protect it? And why are you worried about it being stolen? We're big and strong, we shouldn't be scared of the other clans so much that we're getting our stuff from far away. I... I don't think territory has gotten stolen from us before... From what I've heard it just got taken back. Sorry if I'm sounding like I'm a bad Rivercat, I'm just confused."

[Rizo]

~Wolfsong | Open~

Watching the meeting stoically, the silver she-cat thought about the idea of new territory. Maybe she would find some answers, or a trail, or something. She wondered if perhaps Skystar would assign her to come along. She daren't ask, since her previous offer of accompanying a patrol had gone unacknowledged. Instead, she let her mind wander to possibilities while her gaze remained fixed on the meeting.

~Moonfrost | Open~

The suggestion of looking for new territory was mildly perplexing to the dark she-cat. The others were bringing up valid concerns, but it wasn't her place to question the golden tom. Instead, she was happy to recover a bit longer in camp, and take care of nearby duties. It was a nice excuse to spend more time with her daughter as well.

[Carmela]

Honeystream sat quietly. Listening. Absorbing. A lot was going on at once, per usual. A sense of dread settled in her heart. Skystar was worrisome to her as a leader. Sure, differences could be had. But he seemed....she couldn't quite place the word. Curling her tail around her paws she called out at the appropriate times for the newly named and reassignments.

Thinking about her Clan and the new territory she found herself calling out "I would be happy to help find a new part of the territory for RiverClan." Honeystream felt kind of out of body. She didn't fully trust her new leader. Or agree with him and his approaches. But, she wanted to aid RiverClan.

[Cove]

Jaywater looked up from the mice she was eating. She quickly wolfed down the mice and padded over to sit under the high rock, along with the rest of her clan mates.

[marshy]

Skystar looked towards Doeheart and pondered her words a moment. She had brought up a good point, who was Skystar to say when they had been defending their own territory for ages, one battle shouldn't be enough to discourage them. Still, Skystar didn't really agree that it was 'running away'. "Doeheart we aren't running away, where you got that idea i suppose i'll never know. We've had territory some ways from the clans before, and we can do it again." He then shifted his attention to Seedpaw who called him.. Skyguy? That was a new one but.. not unwelcome. "If its far away, we won't have trouble defending it from the other clans. I know that much. The firefly cove was always our territory, it was borrowed and then we took it back. ThunderClan stole it, at least in my eyes. We don't and will never fear the other clans, having territory far from them shouldn't suggest that." Skystar thought that the end of that subject, and moved on.
"Right after the battle, an ThunderClan apprentice [ littlelove ] was found by Shimmerbird. She was wounded, and by the shields request, we have taken her in. I don't expect her to be tortured or anything of the sort however. She will have access to our prey pile, and i expect for her to be treated with respect during her stay despite any.. attitude she may show. We'll be meeting with ThunderClan at the border later on to discuss giving her back." Skystar was still a bit iffy about the whole matter but with the idea he had brought up to Snowleap he had decided on keeping Cinderpaw.
"And finally, we have an apprentice who's ready to become a warrior. Pebblepaw, please step up."


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sid @-Cherrypaw- Zesty Mango littlelove QueenOtter puffball InsertCoolNameHere falling starry. elysian Quackers Memento Mori Ghost of Red mabel. tye bliss~ Silverdream Don't Panic ~Silver~ wnder TanaDraws Silverstreak_10 Rippleshade BirdieChirp Glacial cerberuscattos Slushie wildfirelion LightningArts Ode Atticus starry. WinterMara Jae GoldenDays Hawkk Sweetie Tuftdrawsanddoodles R0WAN WhitesilverQueen flopsy Skycloud padrojamgh Naiad dark seeker BeeDee
xath Starfall hope Rainquail Hopeless corgigirl ]

[taillow]

Fawnpaw
Smiling softly at the encouragement her new mentor offered, Fawnpaw felt a lot of her fear be quelled. Yes, she would be a good apprentice. She had to be. Maybe if she was good, and did what she was suppose to and listened well (and stopped interrupting meeting...) then Daystripe would have to come back!

Turning from where she sat with her mentor, Fawnpaw continued to listen to the meeting making sure to not make a sound. What Skystar said made sense - and having territory that was away from the other Clans would be good... she assumed. At least no one would be fighting over it.

What did catch her attention was that a ThunderClan apprentice was among them. Confusion crossed her gaze. After the battle? Why was she brought back to RiverClan camp? Wouldn't her own Clanmates be missing her? But she didn't dare interrupt the meeting; instead, she turned her worried gaze to Lynxfall. "Why... why didn't we let ThunderClan take their own apprentice home? Won't they be worried about her?" Her voice was full of concern, eyes rounded to display the same as she looked up at Lynxfall.

Was Snowleap alright with this, too? She tried to glance around for the tall tom but couldn't see him anywhere. It felt... odd to her. Why had RiverClan taken an apprentice from the battle? If the situation was reversed and it was a RiverClan apprentice missing from the battle, she was certain there would be several warriors up in claws about finding them - or at least she hoped. The whole situation just... didn't sit right with her.

[ Memento Mori ]

[GoldenDays]

Frozen’paw he-they

Frozen’paw knew he was late to the meeting but they were able to catch some of the more recent announcements. He had no strong feelings about moving camps, if riverclan had done it before as Sky’star had said, they could easily do it again. He found the point about the thunderclan hostage interesting though. He knew riverclan was still sore from the battle so it seemed odd to be keeping a thunderclan apprentice peacefully in camp.
Again he found it interesting, he figured it would be a good idea to visit this stranger, just to quell his curiosity.
The next announcement was a surprise but a welcome one. Pebble’paw was becoming a warrior. He was in the back of the crowd at the moment but he made an effort to get closer to the Streamstone to be able to watch his best friend become a warrior, hopefully it wouldn’t be long before he was one too. He almost had all the requirements, he just needed one more training session and they would be warriors together.

[corgigirl]

Pebblepaw’s eyes lit up and she looked around, eyes landing on Frozenpaw. Giving him a quick reasurring smile, she walked up to the Streamstone. This was it. Finally, she would become a warrior. She would make Wolfsong proud, make herself proud too. Once up there, she looked around nervously. Eyes darting around, she quickly picked out two others. Wolfsong and Bearspot.

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RiztheHuntress
DeltaDace
marshall

[SpiritWolf_yt]

taking much into consideration that a riverclan apprentice is a prisoner to thunderclan seem unfair, she watched the meeting knowing she won't be able to have much trust with her clan nor other clan cats she sighed thinking about Ravenclaw just as Golden'nose

[open]

[Rizo]

~Wolfsong | corgigirl~

The silver tabby's eyes lit up with happiness as she heard her apprentice being called forward.
Pebblepaw! It's finally time.
Padding up to the young cat from where she had been seated, Wolfsong ran her tail over Pebblepaw's shoulder reassuringly.
"You deserve this. I'm so proud of you," she purred before moving her gaze back to Skystar. Her first fully trained apprentice. Finally after multiple had gone missing. This was a truly momentous day, and for a bit, Wolfsong felt the darkness in her heart subside.

~Moonfrost | Open~

Gently pushing herself to a seated position so as not to dislodge the dressing on her wound, Moonfrost felt excitement fill her heart. Wolfsong's apprentice was becoming a warrior!
Maybe this will give her the motivation she needs.
Pebblepaw had truly been a saving grace for her sister, and the dark tabby was truly indebted to the young cat.

[Carmela]

Closing her mouth tight, Honeystream refrained from saying anything else. Meetings didn't go well for her. Calling out at the appropriate times for celebration she awaited for the new warrior's name to be called. Hopefully they would like it. Thankfully Skystar had listened to the request of the former Icepaw (even if it was from the others support) and change their name. Tightly wrapping her tail around her paws she waited for the meeting to conclude.

[marshy]

Skystar shot Pebblepaw a smile as she came up. It was always great having new warriors and it would definitely help bolster RiverClan. "From this day forward, you shall be known as Pebblecreek for your intelligence and enthusiasm. You will hold vigil tonight while the rest of the clan sleeps." Skystar thought for a moment, before deciding it was prime time to end the meeting. "This meeting is dismissed." He called before jumping down from the Streamstone.



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sid @-Cherrypaw- Zesty Mango littlelove QueenOtter puffball InsertCoolNameHere falling starry. elysian Quackers Memento Mori Ghost of Red mabel. tye bliss~ Silverdream Don't Panic ~Silver~ wnder TanaDraws Silverstreak_10 Rippleshade BirdieChirp Glacial cerberuscattos Slushie wildfirelion LightningArts Ode Atticus starry. WinterMara Jae GoldenDays Hawkk Sweetie Tuftdrawsanddoodles R0WAN WhitesilverQueen flopsy Skycloud padrojamgh Naiad dark seeker BeeDee
xath Starfall hope Rainquail Hopeless corgigirl ]

[taillow]

Fawnpaw
From where she sat crouched near her mentor, her ears perked up at the soon-to-be new warrior as she padded forward. Her heart soared for her Clanmate... until she heard Skstar's next words. Wasn't there usually more to warriors ceremonies? Like the chanting of names? Or asking their warrior ancestors to look down upon them? At least, that was what she had heard while in the nursery of how warriors' ceremonies were done.

Regardless, Fawnpaw bounded forward, deciding if the leader was not going to lead the chant then she would. "Pebblecreek! Pebblecreek! Pebblecreek!" she cheered, bouncing up and down on her paws. Her eyes glimmered with happiness as she looked at the new warrior. "Come on, everyone!" Hopefully her rallying call would be enough to round up those still present to chant the new warriors name.

Casting an awe-struck look to Pebblecreek, Fawnpaw grinned. "Congratulations!!"

[ corgigirl @/anyone else still present at the meeting ]

[Orion]

|| Flickerpaw (she/they/whatever) | open ||

Pebblepaw... was Pebblecreek now. Cool. Awesome. Flickerpaw raised their head listlessly, still shivering from the pain of their wounds and the shockwaves of the battle they'd barely made it out of. Her mind hadn't shaken off the terrible fog that wrapped it like cobwebs; it'd taken all of her meager energy just to drag herself to this clan meeting, and for what? To pretend as though she cared about a warrior ceremony?

Pebblepaw had been one of the snarky brats that'd jumped down her throat during Birdpaw's scavenger hunt, accusing Flicker of calling one of the teams "cheaters" when the tiny, fierce apprentice had done no such thing. To see this arrogant, self-important furball get named warrior... oh well. A tired, heavy sigh escaped through her lips with the thickness of sludge, leaving the rust-dusted lass limp. Flickerpaw would have to be forgiven for not jumping for joy or being one of the first to pat Pebblecreek on the back. There were simply too many other important details for their awfully sluggish brain to grasp at. A new corner of territory sounded much more impressive--and genuinely joyful--to an apprentice that craved a renewed sense of safety in her own home.

And about that ThunderClan apprentice supposedly being housed in their camp... what the hell was that about?

Deciding to ask Mintleaf about that tidbit later when she scraped up more energy, Flickerpaw stifled a yawn with their paw and hunched in on themselves, wishing she could disappear into the dirt so she wouldn't have to hear Fawnpaw squawking Pebblecreek's new title. It was a shame she felt so, so exhausted... otherwise she probably would've laughed out loud at Skystar prematurely ending the meeting without heaping all the usual pomp and circumstance upon RiverClan's freshly appointed warrior. Serves you right, ya uppity little...

Another yawn, so wide it creaked in Flickerpaw's jaws. She blinked, wincing from the soreness in her abused muscles, and began to wander toward the perimeter of the meeting. Please let people start leaving the Streamstone... Flicker wished to blend into the dispersing crowd, all the better to hide the bitter expression on her face.

[corgigirl]

The newly named Pebblecreek looked around, smiling. She whispered a quick, half-hearted thanks to Skystar and trotted back down the stone. On the outside she looked as happy as could be and her long, fluffy fur stood on end in excitement. Inside, she was kinda disappointed that her leader didn't seem to have anything else to say about her.

She had been to plenty of other warrior ceremonies and they usually had a bit more substance. Nevertheless, she was a warrior and she would take the abrupt lack of words as someone of her newfound rank. The she-cat would not complain, though she had to admit she was very curious as to why Skystar hadn't added anythings else.

At the base of the rock to tried to find her way to her mentor, Wolfsong and bestfriend, Frozenpaw. Still smiling she found them. She also noticed Fawnpaw trying to make up for there leaders apparent, possibly purposeful short coming and gave them a kind, heart-felt smile.

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RiztheHuntress
marni

[GoldenDays]

The newly named Pebblecreek looked around, smiling. She whispered a quick, half-hearted thanks to Skystar and trotted back down the stone. On the outside she looked as happy as could be and her long, fluffy fur stood on end in excitement. Inside, she was kinda disappointed that her leader didn't seem to have anything else to say about her.

She had been to plenty of other warrior ceremonies and they usually had a bit more substance. Nevertheless, she was a warrior and she would take the abrupt lack of words as someone of her newfound rank. The she-cat would not complain, though she had to admit she was very curious as to why Skystar hadn't added anythings else.

At the base of the rock to tried to find her way to her mentor, Wolfsong and bestfriend, Frozenpaw. Still smiling she found them. She also noticed Fawnpaw trying to make up for there leaders apparent, possibly purposeful short coming and gave them a kind, heart-felt smile.

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marni


Frozen’paw he-they

Frozen’paw cheered Pebble’creeks name enthusiastically. Stars in his eyes as he did so. “I’m so proud of you!” he mewed, giving the newly named warrior a soft headbut with an affectionate purr. “And it shouldn’t be long before we’re warriors together! I just have to finish one last training session and then it’ll be the two of us against the world!” he promised, normally he’d be overwhelmed by the noise of the meeting but he found himself feeling perfectly in his element as he sung Pebble’creeks praises. He found it odd how little Sky’star had to say so little but it didn’t matter as long as Pebble’creek was happy with it. He continued to purr, keeping himself pressed close to Pebble’creeks fur.

[dino.]

// corgigirl ( marni for fawnpaw mention)

>Bluebellcrackle<
Oh, for StarClan's sake. That was it? A simple ceremony, no recognition beyond it - hadn't Pebblecreek taken part in the Cove battle? Why hadn't Skystar said anything about that? It felt like some lame cop-out, what with the leader giving no time for congratulatory cheers, or even leading the cheer himself. Once again, it was up to young Fawnpaw, an apprentice Bluebellcrackle saw more potential in each and every time she spoke.

On the opposite side of the spectrum, she was becoming more and more disappointed in Skystar each time the tom opened his mouth.

Now, Bluebellcrackle was not one for cheering; it munched on her nerves and she didn't want to deal with it today. So instead of opening her mouth and making her prescene far more obvious than it needed to be, she rose to her paws to pad over to Pebblecreek and give the new warrior a friendly nudge and a small, albeit warm smile.

"Congratulations, Pebblecreek. You deserve more than that measly display Skystar put on for you. You'll be a great warrior, no doubt about it, so don't let his lack of enthusiasm get under skin, hey?"

She dropped her voice to an almost conspiratorial whisper and winked. "If you ask me, he was dropped on his head one too many times as a kit."

[corgigirl]

Pebblecreek started to feel better with the kind words from her clanmate and bestfriend. "I can't wait! You'll be a great warrior too!" The she said to Frozenpaw. She pressed up against him tightly not wanting the feeling to end, but had to pull away to talk to her clanmate. After the words from Bluebellcrackle, Pebble gave a small chuckle, "I won't, thank you, I think I needed that." Talking to the older warrior again, "What do you do for a warrior vigil? I've always only had the faintest idea."


(Does Pebblecreek need to actually rp something or no?)

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Slushie

[taillow]

Fawnpaw
Seeing that others were making their way up and cheering, Fawnpaw felt a smile dance across her face. She gave an eager nod to Pebblecreek, her bright gaze turning from Frozenpaw and Bluebellcrackle as each came up. Her whiskers twitched at the comment the older warrior made, but part of her glanced around to try and spot Skystar. She was still convinced that because she had interrupted the meeting about Icepaw, it had thrown him off and a fresh wave of guilt surfaced over her.

Swallowing the uncomfortable feeling, Fawnpaw looked back to Pebblecreek. "I think you guard camp and be quiet? I'm not sure though - that's just what my mama used to tell me!" Her gaze shfited to Bluebellcrackle, who she thought might have a better answer.

[ corgigirl GoldenDays Slushie ]

[dino.]

// corgigirl marni ;; generally it's up to the individual roleplayer if they'd like to make a post or not :heartbounce:

>Bluebellcrackle<
Bluebellcrackle pulled back and shrugged, smile falling back into her normal neutral expression now that Pebblecreek seemed to be a bit more cheered up. As Fawnpaw approached, she lifted a paw and moved to ruffle the fur on top of the smaller she-cat's head. "There's the kid of the hour. Yep, pretty much. It's an all night thing. No talking, no moving, all boredom."

Once again she lowered her voice, the beginnings of a grin pulling at the corners of her mouth. "You want my advice? Don't do it. Would be a little payback for Mister Could-Care-Less up there. I'll totally vouch for you."

[corgigirl]

// corgigirl marni ;; generally it's up to the individual roleplayer if they'd like to make a post or not :heartbounce:

>Bluebellcrackle<
Bluebellcrackle pulled back and shrugged, smile falling back into her normal neutral expression now that Pebblecreek seemed to be a bit more cheered up. As Fawnpaw approached, she lifted a paw and moved to ruffle the fur on top of the smaller she-cat's head. "There's the kid of the hour. Yep, pretty much. It's an all night thing. No talking, no moving, all boredom."

Once again she lowered her voice, the beginnings of a grin pulling at the corners of her mouth. "You want my advice? Don't do it. Would be a little payback for Mister Could-Care-Less up there. I'll totally vouch for you."

"Thanks, but I think I'd better do it, don't want to give Skystar a reason to dislike me, and I'm a warrior, I have to do my duties!" Pebblecreek said, chuckling the whole time. "Thank you as well Fawnpaw." The she hoped she wouldn't be to terribly tired in the morning as she often was when she was awake late.


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marni

[Rizo]

~Wolfsong | corgigirl Slushie~

Giving Bluebellcrackle a mild glare, the silver tabby turned back to Pebblecreek. Pride filled her chest as she looked at her former apprentice.
"You've done well, Pebblecreek. If you ever need anything, just let me know," she purred, giving the new warrior a playful headbutt to the shoulder. Then, lifting her muzzle to the sky, she let her melodic voice ring out.
"PEBBLECREEK! PEBBLECREEK! PEBBLECREEK!"

[taillow]

Fawnpaw
As she felt a paw come down on her head, Fawnpaw looked up to grin widely at Bluebellcrackle. Kid of the hour? She wasn't too sure what that meant - but it sounded good! She liked the tone of her voice when she spoke, her tail waving back and forth. An airy laugh left her as the warrior suggested not doing it to teach Skystar a lesson, before she quickly closed it. Perhaps she... shouldn't have laughed at that.

Blue gaze shifting to Pebblecreek, and nodded in acceptance of her thank you. She opened her mouth to speak, when out of the corner of her eye she noticed Wolfsong... looking unhappily at Bluebellcrackle. Her ears went back a bit and she pressed closer to the warriors side. "She was only trying to help - Skystar barely gave her a ceremony," she told Wolfsong, then immediately slapped her tail over her mouth as her eyes went wide. That was rude. Oh, stars...

"I'm sorry, Wolfsong. I didn't..." she stammered, but her throat felt dry. Casting a quick look to Pebblecreek with ears slightly drawn back, she offered a hesitent smile. "Congratulations again," she murmured before excusing herself and hurrying away from the gathered group, ignoring the mist that gathered near her eyes. She couldn't afford to make anyone else mad.

[ Slushie corgigirl RiztheHuntress ]

[corgigirl]

Pebblecreek gave a large warm smile to her apprentice clan mate. “Thank you again,” she said, seeing the eyes of the younger cat were kind of cloud. Giving Fawnpaw a soft, reassuring smile, Pebblecreek turned back to Wolfsong. “Thank you and of course I will come to you.”

RiztheHuntress
Slushie
marni

[Kunaisoul]

[nightleap]

She smiled and stretched.

[WarriirCatzFan]

Rainpaw stared

[lucidense]

Hollowkit lingered in the crowd, stretching his little neck to try and get a glimse at what was happening. (OPEN)

[poppy]

The large, platinum silver tomcat ducked into camp, a pair of voles hanging from his jaws. Blizzardwind's numb mind was flashing with the memories he had tried so hard to suppress- Mistypaw's last moments, the blood... The filthy squirrel that murdered her. The familiar red hot temper flared under his thick, snowy fur and he bared his teeth lightly in frustration. He barely remembered anything good about her, the bloody death of his apprentice was all his mind allowed him to replay. The space between his temples throbbed, but he tried to shake it away. Him and Moonfrost were somewhat left in charge while Skystar's patrol was gone, and that must mean that he had the authority to host a Clan meeting. It was something he had been pondering lately. There were a plethora of apprentice aged kits skittering around, and if he was honest... A lot of warriors (himself included) had too much time on their paws. His slate blue eyes examined the Streamstone. Would it be too bold of him to assume Skystar's seat on the stone, even temporarily?

Then again... Would he be taken seriously if he sat on the ground? He was a senior warrior, he had fought for this clan, he had killed for the clan, he was put in an authorative position by the leader. Yes, he had a right to sit up there. (not to mention he had heard that a couple time, children had held meetings in thunderclan) Dropping the voles on the pile, he padded quickly up to the stone, and bunched his muscles, climbing up onto the Streamstone with relative ease (his old bones just wouldn't stop aching this morning) Padding to the edge where he had seen all those other leaders sit before, and sat. "All old enough to swim, come gather beneath the Streamstone for a Clan meeting!" He was pleased to hear that his voice was strongly ringing through camp. Very good.

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(done with perms, ofc! if you have a cat in need of a ceremony, now is the time to submit the form :heartbounce: )

[Rxcket_p]

Foxpaw


The tabby tom flicked an ear, slowly approaching the meeting. He sat down, tail swaying slowly. Frecklepaw quickly spinted over, sitting beside Foxpaw. "Well well well, Brother! You know.. You never come to meetings! Whats the special occasion?" She laughed quietly at Foxpaw, he only rolled his eyes at his younger sister.

[Raven~]

Softecho sat down in front of the Streamstone, wondering what Blizzardwind had planned for this meeting. Hopefully it would just be kits being made into appprentices, and apprentices into warriors. He didn’t look very happy however. She wasn’t sure she wanted to handle any bad news.

[SpiritedWarrior]

Littlepaw came out of her nest located in the apprentice’s den and moved towards the Streamstone at a warrior’s call. Where’s Skystar? Where’s Snowleap? What’s a warrior doing on the Streamstone?

Noticing a crowd was quickly gathering, Littlepaw stopped in her tracks and moved as far as she could from the crowd, but not far enough away to not hear what would be said. She then decided to ask her questions, and hoping she wouldn’t sound like she was pestering.

“What’s going on? Where’s Skystar and Snowleap?” She yowled.

[SpiritWolf_yt]

echoblue walked up and listened

splashstripe listened

tigerfire watches

[Weekend-Wondering]

Willowfeather padded up to Splashstripe. “Hi!” she meowed happily, and sat down near him. “How are you?” silentstalk

[SpiritWolf_yt]

splashstripe sighed" im doing good im helping echo with battle stuff since she's blind how are you?" he asked
Wintermist

[Weekend-Wondering]

Willowfeather purred. “Oh, hi Echoblue! Doing good! Fox paw’s training is well.” She began to groom herself.
(This is random, sometime, would you like for Splashstripe and Willowfeather to have kits?) silentstalk

[bubble[error].]

// Bluepaw | He|His|Him | RiverClan Apprentice \\

// Open \\

Bluepaw lifted his head at a meeting being called by... Blizzardwind? Makes sense. Skystar and Snowleap are looking for new territory. He ran over as fast as he could, not wanting to miss this meeting. His fluffy white fur blowing in the wind as he sat down, waiting for the meeting to begin, his green and blue eyes fixed on Blizzardwind.

[taillow]

Craneglide
Exiting the warriors den as her jaws parted in a yawn, Craneglide angled her ears forward to catch what was being said. A meeting? And Blizzardwind was calling it? Hmm... A little seed of concern settled within her. Skystar and Snowleap had both left the Clan in search of new territory, and while that alone concerned her since it left the camp essentially defenseless should they be attacked, what worried her now was how long they had been gone. Had something happened to them? She couldn't detect any worry or concern among the senior warriors expression, but she still didn't like the gut feeling she had. Regardless, her tall legs carried her over to take a seat near the gathering crowd as her tail came to rest over her paws.

[Dirtfur]

Cricketsting walked out of the Warriors' Den as he heard the call of a RiverClan meeting. As he sat below the Streamstone, he noticed that it was a warrior and not Skystar or Snowleap, or even the medicine cats! Annoyance seeped into Cricketsting's fur. This better be good.

[lucidense]

Stormfall looked up, padding over to the Streamstone with a grim look on her face.

[SplashyLumi]

Steamtail's eyes darkened once he saw the warrior on top of the Streamstone "Oh no.." He muttered (Open)

[MockingRabbit]

Troutstone padded into the meeting. He was surprised to find that it wasn't Skystar summoning them.
Reeedsplash joined the meeting.

[vellichor]

// open

beansprout cocked his head, pale blue eye turning toward the streamstone where he saw not skystar, not snowleap, but… another warrior? he had seen the other cat around, so the siamese wasn’t too terribly off-put. he just hoped this was a pressing enough matter for an “emergency meeting”.

[SpiritWolf_yt]

Willowfeather purred. “Oh, hi Echoblue! Doing good! Fox paw’s training is well.” She began to groom herself.
(This is random, sometime, would you like for Splashstripe and Willowfeather to have kits?) silentstalk


splashstripe smiled

echoblue smiled" hi willowfeather" she says

[ sure!]

[dino.]

// open!

>Flintkit<
From the dim inside of the nursery, skinny Flintkit watched a swarm of cats cross the clearing and vanish mostly from sight. Unable to really hear what was going on, his curiosity naturally got the better of him, and on wobbly paws and shaky legs the small kit stumbled out of the nursery and raced for the crowd.

Though he tripped over his own paws more than once, he started to force himself to the very front. "ANT 'EAR!" he shouted, voice just barely audible to his own ears. "OHV OTA TH' WAY!!"

And with a wide-eyed expression he plopped himself down at the very front of the crowd, scooted up as close as possible to the Streamstone so that he could crane his neck up and hopefully hear what the obviously important cat had to say.

[poppy]

Cats were gathering around  slowly but surely, and Blizzardwind was fairly chill, up until Littlepaw spoke up, outraged. The tomcat frowned at her. "Skystar and Snowleap are both still on a patrol looking for new territory. I'm disappointed that you haven't seemed to pay attention to the last few clan meetings." His tone was characteristically frosty, as it almost always was. There was a decent amount of uproar, and Blizzardwind was unpleasantly shocked at this. Did no one pay attention to Skystar? They picked apart everything the guy said, but the important stuff, they forgot. Lashing his tail a bit as the last few clustered around the Streamstone, he decided to get on with the meeting.

"In case those of you who don't pay attention weren't listening, like I said, Skystar and Snowleap are still out on the patrol, searching for new territory. Me and Moonfrost have been left in charge until they get back. Any concerns, issues or anything else will be reported to one of us." He glanced down to search the crowd for Moonfrost before continuing. There wasn't any other proof that he and she were in charge other than their word, but as he was a senior warrior and she was a respected member of the Clan, who both were trusted by the leader. But he could handle whoever wanted to argue about it.

"Furthermore, Craneglide will be handling patrols in Snowleap's absence. I highly doubt that she will be allowing anyone to slack, so don't expect to freeload on patrols." He easily found the tall molly in the crowd and nodded in respectful acknowledgement. The large tomcat was disappointed to also not see Snakeheart not Reedpaw in the crowd, but this wasn't new to him. RiverClan's medicine cat department was not impressive at the moment, so he made a mental note to let the Clan know to look for the two healers.

"You all will have a chance to speak your mind after I'm done with announcements and ceremonies, so I expect that I won't be interrupted." His tone was firm and authoritive, a skill he had mastered with ease as a naturally imposing cat and one who demanded respect. Even so, he paused for his words to sink in, and, for the very likely complaints to his request.

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(for reference, Craneglide is rped by @/marni and Moonfrost is rped by @/RizTheHuntress

[SpiritedWarrior]

Littlepaw shrunk back in embarrassment. Whoops... already a warrior was unhappy with me, and with Skystar and Snowleap on a patrol for new territory, I have to wait before I see if I get punishment for revealing a Clan secret. Splashstripe and Willowfeather were in the crowd and she quickly scampered over to them for comfort. Although she hadn't been around them since her apprentice ceremony, she figured it wasn't too late to hang around them. Just until the meeting's done.

The young apprentice couldn't handle much more humiliation, especially after causing an uproar at the Gathering last moon. I wasn't around the last few meetings! she wanted to yowl to defend herself, but she figured it'd be best not to. After the meeting, Littlepaw would go to her nest and hide herself from the rest of the Clan.

[taillow]

Craneglide
As the meeting continued on, the tall she-cat was resigned to sitting and being relatively quiet - after all, Snowleap had only left her in charge of patrols. She would do those and then just keep to herself like she normally did. But as Blizzardwind signaled her out she felt her face grow hot and knew that soon eyes might be upon her. It made her skin crawl a bit and for a moment she appeared a bit flushed. Quickly, she nodded back to him and fixated her gaze at the base of his paws, not allowing it to take a quick peek at who might be staring at her now.

There was more addressing of who else was in charge - Blizzardwind, of course, and Moonfrost. Apprentices and Warriors alike were reminded exactly where Skystar and Snowleap were - and it was utterly surprising how little RiverClan seemed to listen. Quick to detest their own leader (with sometimes good cause) but also quick to ignore the fact that he had already let them know that he and Snowleap would be gone.

None of that was Craneglide's business anyways. If the unruly cats needed to be corrected, Blizzardwind was much more suited for that than herself. Really, any other cat in the Clan would be. For now she would just sit and pretend like she didn't feel the urge to run as fast as she could out of the spotlight.

[ open-ish! she is very skittish though and hates attention, so keep that in mind :rofl: ]

[dino.]

// poppy.

>Flintkit<
Flintkit peered up at Blizzardwind, nose wrinkling and brown furrowing. Why did everything have to sound fuzzy to him? How come everybody else got to hear? He stuck his tongue out in a display of frustration. "LOU'ER!!" he cried. "ANT 'EAR YOU!"

His kit-blue eyes flickered from Blizzardwind to the rock the tom stood on, and his long ears perked up. An idea!! Flintkit leaped to his paws and proceeded to clamber his way up the Streamstone, nearly slipping off several times until he finally settled down beside Blizzardwind and beamed up at him, eyes bright. "HELLO!"

[GoldenDays]

Frozen’paw he-they

Shoot shoot shoot! He was late to the meeting! He didn’t have a good reason, he’d slept In, kept up by the cicadas and the snoring of his den mates. It shouldn’t be long until his warrior assessment, if he could actually get up on time! Ugh! It was so annoying just how much even the smallest of sounds seemed to bother him. He’d have to do something about that but what exactly wasn’t something he knew.

[bubble[error].]

// Bluepaw | He|His|Him | RiverClan Apprentice \\

Bluepaw listened carefully. That would mean no more training with Snowleap till he comes back. He stretched a little and perked his ears up to listen more.

[Rizo]

~Moonfrost~

Making her way out of the warriors den after a futile attempt to get her sister out of her nest, the dark tabby's ear flicked as she heard her name from the Streamstone. Oh, Blizzardwind was holding a meeting! Quickly making her way to the base of the stone, she took a seat where she usually saw Snowleap and gave a nod to the tomcat when he looked for her. Hopefully he could forgive her for being late.

[Estelle]

Feeling skittish and uncomfortable with his lack of comfortable entourage, the tiny Elkkit finally pocket his head out of the nursery. Not because he heard or saw that there was a clan meeting, but rather because his idiot of a brother didn't know what volume was but effectively alerted him of whatever was going on right now. Looked uncomfortable.
The puny tom practically dug his head between his shoulders as he brooded in darkness and a shadow cast by the nursery side he was leaning against. The only thing standing out, the shimmer of his bright amber eyes.

[ Open ]

°----°----°----°

Just in time, Gingerfrost padded back into camp. He briefly blinked when noticing Blizzardwind on top the Streamstones instead of Skystar or Snowleap, before remembering the later had left in search of new territory. Right. So he had to assume this was either mutiny, or (more likely), Blizzardwind having been put in charge for the time being. The fact that Skystar didn't bother to let the clan know himself beforehand didn't sit too well with him, but whatever. It wasn't like the senior warrior was trying to overthrow the tom but rather keep clan life going as normal. Normally.

Rather lethargically sitting down further behind the crowd, the ginger warrior heaved an internal sigh. Looked like this was causing some chaos. Honestly he couldn't even be bothered to think about that right now, let them be. Wasn't like the clan ever wasn't causing chaos. Might be easier if Blizzardwind just went on with the meeting rather than leaving time for complaints.

[ Open ]

[seeingstars]

Shelltuft watched the meeting from the outskirts of the camp.

Marshpaw sat in the clearing looking around curiously.

[Silverfur & Co]

Featherspirit sat there looking around and looked up at the tom who called the meeting

[puppeteer]

Pondwhisker

The large tabby tom nodded at the words he heard. Blizzardwing was a good warrior who knew what he was doing. He hadn't noticed Skystars departure, but then again Pondwhisker had been busy with Speckledpaws training.

[poppy]

https://monophy.com/media/qHoaxEEsTHv85ZXh0W/monophy.gif
(credit to monophy)

[The attendance was incredibly disappointing, but if the rest of the Clan wanted to be out of the loop and miss important announcements, then that was their problem. He glanced down at Littlepaw as she, chastened, moved to continue the meeting beside two warriors. Fine by him, as long as she wasn't shouting foolishness. And Moonfrost was here, sitting where Snowleap sat. He was glad she had shown up, so it wouldn't look like he was spreading a load of crap. At least there wasn't cats screaming and trying to rebel against him. That would be annoying.

Moving swiftly along, he searched the crowd for Wildsong, but before he could say a thing, a child clambered up onto the rock. One of Doeheart's spawn, he identified the youngster. He lowered his voice slightly so that he wasn't bellowing out like he had been originally, but kept it loud since Flintkit seemed to be hard of hearing. "Hello, Flintkit. Will you be helping me with the meeting today?" He scooted to the side and backwards to allow the kid to sit more safely, and if the child allowed, he would loosely place his bushy tail in front of the kid, not to obscure his view but to act as a safety rail to keep him from taking a tumble down the Streamstone.

Now that Flintkit was up here, he saw no reason to raise his voice higher than how he had been doing originally. With another glance at the youngster, he continued on. "Wildsong, please come forward." He beckoned them with a flick of his ear and crooked half smile, attempting to be calming. This cat had requested a new name, so here he was, giving it. Like Skystar told him to.


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[Silverfur & Co]

Featherspirit sat in the meeting watching as this warrior was to step forward and she wandered what was going on. She wondered how skystars patrol was doing and thought about hunting after this meeting was over.

[Bean.]

Nightpaw came into the clearing and sat down near littlepaw *im late again* she thought as she looked at the tom speaking

[SpiritedWarrior]

Nightpaw came into the clearing and sat down near littlepaw *im late again* she thought as she looked at the tom speaking

"Hi," she whispered. I don't want to interrupt the meeting... again. she thought with a slight hint of worry. "Don't talk loud, you'll get scolded," Littlepaw warned with a flick of her tail.

[Bean.]

"Hi," she whispered. I don't want to interrupt the meeting... again. she thought with a slight hint of worry. "Don't talk loud, you'll get scolded," Littlepaw warned with a flick of her tail.

Nightpaw nods “we should be having our own opinions on the meeting, even if they dont like it.” She whispered back then continued to watched the meeting

[taillow]

Craneglide
Oh was that... yep, that was a kit. Up on a high ledge. Anxiety fluttered in her chest as she watched with round, concerned eyes. And... nothing was being done? Oh no. A tingling in her paws made her want to leap onto the stone and procure the kit so that harm could come to him. Oh stars. A tail would not be enough to stop him should he become curious over what was down below, or a sudden gust of wind, or-

Stars, her head hurt just thinking of all the possibilities. But she didn't dare speak out less she wanted to feel the wrath that Blizzardwind was known to have. So instead of saying anything, Craneglide sat shuffling her paws and keeping her frightened gaze locked directly onto the kit.

[dino.]

// poppy.

>Flintkit<
He wasn't being kicked off!! Fantastic wonderful day!! Flintkit bounced up and down on his paws as he continued to beam up at Blizzardwind. The words were still very fuzzy to his one working ear some sounds still incomprehensible, but he could definitely hear a lot better now. "YEAH. HELP!" he shouted.

He did NOT appreciate the impromptu tail guardrail, but he could deal with it. He leaned forward to place his paws on Blizzardwind's tail, his own whipping excitedly back and forth. "WHIL'SON'!" he repeated with a broad grin.

[bubble[error].]

// Bluepaw | He|His|Him | RiverClan Apprentice \\

Bluepaw smiled at Flintkit and Wildsong. I wonder when I'm getting my warrior name... He thought.

[Spotty]

> Stagfrost [Open]

It was a wired feeling, seeing Blizzardwind leading a meeting in the place of Skystar. Stagfrost didn't like the leader, and in fact, held more respect for many warriors than he did for the leader and, and Blizzardwind was in his mind someone who could keep things running when the Highranks were away. So he settled in with the crowd and turned to listen to what was being said. No big news, though he hadn't heard much of Moonfrost, the other cat left in charge, but he had already heard Craneglide taking care of the patrols, so he expected things would go smoothly enough- What was the kit doing?

Stagfrost was usually fine with younger cats, but he didn't like them to be annoying or loud, precisely what this seemed to be. Stars. It did bother him that the kit wasn't commanded to step down like he should have been. It was things like this that seemed to breed bad behavior like pest among the youth. And it would eventually be the warriors' job to shape those cats into the future of Riverclan. Unruly apprentices and kits were frankly the last things they needed, and Stagfrost wished he could have walked up and plucked Flintkit from there himself, and maybe let Doeheart know of this. But Blizzardwind was still the one who was in charge, so there wasn't much that was up to Stagfrost.

The meeting went on, and even with the shrieking voice of the kit clawing at his ears, Stagfrost listened. A frown darkened his features as Wildsong's name was called up. Had the warrior done something? Stagfrost knew that Flintkit wasn't nearly old enough to become an apprentice, and as far as Stagfrost knew Wildsong wasn't related to the kit. So why was he being called up?

[Pitou]

**Doeheart**
poppy. [Im not getting any of the Riverclan mentions!]
Starfall Nixey Slushie Estelle @castle [Just for the mention]

The lilac queen rose from her nest at the sound of the familiar words making their way into the nursery. She tried to quickly settle the kits who preferred to stay while rounding up the kits who wanted to join her just outside the nursery. Flintkit was there then he wasn’t. Doeheart searched around her paws and behind her but the small tom had disappeared. She sighed but focused back on the rest, assuming Flintkit would be stopped by some cat gathering in the clearing before he got too far into trouble. As soon as she turned her head back to the kits in the nest, Heronkit tumbled off the nest after trampling her way through her siblings then darted beneath Doeheart’s chest. ”Wait outside the nursery! Don’t be causing trouble!” she called after her wayward she-kit. Nearly panting by the time she got her brood figured out, she hurried out of the nursery. Scanning the clearing, she found Blizzardwind atop the Streamstone and…Doeheart gasped as she instantly recognized Flintkit wrapped in the warrior’s fluffy tail. She wanted to drag the kit down but didn’t want to disrupt the meeting Blizzardwind was trying to get started any more than had already been done. Instead she kept her eye trained on the small kit, waiting for the kit to make eye contact with her to give him a stern look. If Blizzardwind didn’t give him a scolding, Flintkit would surely be getting one from her.


**Heronkit**

Doeheart’s turning over stirred the grey kit awake. The commotion of cats outside brought her to full alertness, only exacerbated by her mother’s attempts to round up all the kits. Flintkit took off out of the nursery. Heronkit squinted her blue and green eyes, growling under her breath as her brother avoided Doeheart completely. Heronkit stumbled gracelessly over her siblings, tumbling out of the nest and onto the packed dirt. Darting quickly under Doeheart, the small kit made a dash for the nursery entrance. One leg seized up slightly just as she burst through into the clearing, sending her rolling through the dirt. She popped up quickly as the spasm passed and weaved through the gathered cats. She looked up at the giant rock, a cat was sitting on top of it. She cocked her head curiously until she saw Flintkit jump up and sit beside the old cat, yowling his head off like a dumb duck. ”Hey! No fair! Why does Flintkit get to be up on the big rock?” She wasn’t complaining to anybody in particular but her eyes narrowed again and she pressed on forward, putting herself at the foot of the Seastone. She craned her neck up towards her brother and the old cat but couldn’t see much. She placed one paw at the base of it, u sheathing her claws to touch the stone but not working up the desire to follow her brother up, no matter how jealous she was. More so than her wanting to be up there, she wanted it to not be her brother up there.

[Dirtfur]

“Hm? What?” Cricketsting questioned as he woke from his nap; the RiverClan meeting started to become so boring that the warrior eventually decided to close his eyes and listened to what Blizzardsky wanted to say -though, it was proven that he couldn’t do that.

Now paying attention, The tabby looked back up at the white cat. Cricketsting soon noticed a kit with a white tail wrapped around them. Unbelievable! A kit on the Streamstone. At this point, the cream tomcat should already give up hope on RiverClan. He kept his mouth closed however, waiting for this raccoon meeting to be over.

(Open for any interactions)

[dino.]

// poppy.

>Bluebellcrackle<
The black and white she-cat watched the meeting through hooded eyes from the shadows of the warriors' den. This Blizzardwind guy was really not good at his job - letting a kit just clamber up onto the Streamstone was a great way to allow an injury, and with both medicine cats gone (good riddance, in her opinion) there was no way anything serious would be treated. Unless they went to the other Clans for assistance, and that was about as likely as a rat becoming mates with a fox.

Her ears perked up as Blizzardwind - apparently designated leader for whatever reason - called forward Wildsong. This idiot was still around? Not surprising, considering that Skystar had said nothing to her when she'd dragged his sorry tail to his den. She huffed, then slid out of the den to approach the crowd.

Anxiety sucked. Ignorance sucked more.

"Blizzardwind. Anyone else who might be even mildly interested in hearing this," she said flatly as she paused somewhere along the edge closest to the Steamstone. "I'm honestly not surprised Skystar hasn't done anything about this idiot, but if action isn't taken now, then it never will be. The name you just called belongs to a cat who had no qualms giving a stranger, an outsider, a grand tour of our borders. I would hope this would be an announcement regarding punishment or demotion for such disloyalty and stupidity, but given our current leader, I've got my doubts. Skystar - who brought our deputy and a large chunk of Clanmates on a far-away territory hunt while both of our medicine cats were missing from camp completely - doesn't strike me as the sort to think such competent thoughts."

Her hooded eyes slid from Blizzardwind, to the gathered crowd, and back again. "You're the stand-in leader, right? Do something about Wildsong or step down from the Streamstone and allow me." She was sick and tired of nothing ever being done in this stars-forsaken band of cats. No one ever acted. Only watched and waited.

And Wildsong wasn't even present in the crowd. Maybe he'd just ran off on his own.

Her gaze flicked down to Flintkit next. "And I'd suggest sending the kid back down to the ground. Snakeheart and Reedpaw are both gone. If he gets injured by taking a nasty tumble, we have no one to be responsible for his recovery."

[taillow]

Craneglide
Okay someone was finally talking about Flintkit. Relief washed over the warrior in waves as she turned to look towards Bluebellcrackle. Anxiety aside, Craneglide felt as though she deserved a small stammering nod of gratitude. Whatever else was announced the tall warrior disregarded in favor of standing up and making long strides across the clearing. She spoke a few 'excuse me's' and 'pardon me's' until she reached the base of the Streamstone.

Okay, so it was tall. But that wouldn't discourage her. Instead she bunched her muscles and sprang upwards, landind just a ways down from where Blizzardwind and Flintkit were positoned. "Flintkit! How about an' ol' badger ride down from the Streamstone? Sounds mighty fun, right? I could even show ya how far I can jump!" Her gaze was focused solely on the kit, not even daring to move to Blizzardwind in fear of being chastised for her actions. Her only thought was getting the kit to safety.

[ Slushie - for Flintkit because Craneglide has been waiting for someone else to speak up about it :eyes: ]

[Estelle]

Gingerfrost sat and listened… Sort of, because he wasn’t very interested in the name changing business. He barely raised a brow when some kit besides the senior warrior was screaming something, and just shrugged it off as general kit behaviour while waiting for the meeting to continue.
Until Bluebellcrackle spoke up. The news of Wildsong was new to him, and almost send his tail tapping the ground. Showed their borders? His brow knit in thought. He wasn't sure how to feel about that - it was stupidity more than anything. If that's the case - and Wildsong isn't even present at this meeting - then might as well grant her this name change and consider her an outsider. Obeyed disobeying. Blizzardwind would do was he was told to do, and Wildsong would be taken care off. He still felt out of the loop of things, and still wasn't certain how he felt about all this (strange), but best case they take care of it and the problem is gone. Things were complicated enough as is, they didn't need things like this making it all more complicated.

Honestly, at this point the only certain thing was that Skystar wasn't very popular among his clanmates, which... I didn't sit well with him. He thought his old battle partner to be more thought-out than this, yet the clan seemed to think otherwise. And granted, it perhaps could've been best to leave Snowleap with the clan to handle things rather than this... Considering what was happening now. His maw twitched. Perhaps he should ask Skystar about all this, his intentions. Gingerfrost wanted clarity and he wasn't going to get it by watching his clan fall from the inside out. First order of business would be to address the supposed source. For now though, he'd do the so hated act of sitting, watching, and waiting.

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So this was one of those famous meetings? Elkkit fluffed up his spiky looking fur as if trying to hide in it. The more cats came, the less he understood. How annoying. By this point he could barely even hear what the old guy was saying, if at all. It all just started to sound like gibberish all around him, the only thing mildly standing out being Flintkit’s screaming.
Wait. He squinted his eyes, leaning forward and back to try and sharpen his gaze a bit.
Flintkit?!
The puny tom’s eyes went wide as he saw his brother atop the Streamstones alongside the old guy – What was he doing there?? So unfair! And leaving him alone like that.
“Yell a little louder then maybe we could hear you!”
With a near raspy but squeaky voice the frail kit shouted, mainly aimed it his brother. The lucky dumdum, probably just because he kept screaming everything or something. Must’ve made it clear he can’t hear a thing. Hmpf. Although, in all fairness, he would appreciate Blizzardwind speaking up a little. He couldn’t imagine anyone hearing the old guy if he kept whispering like that.

Soon enough, upon noticing movement in his not great but existing peripheral vision, Elkkit finally got up from his broody dark conner shadow. He didn’t hesitate one moment to force himself past the queen’s paws and promptly plop down between her front legs, leaning against, and trying to hide in, Doeheart’s belly fur. He still had a broody expression on his face as he sat, but felt much more comfortable now that he was safely with his mother.
“I can’t understand a thing the old guy’s saying..”
The grey tom muttered what he thought was under his breath, but was actually closer to how anyone would normally speak. He wasn’t going to turn out like loudmouth... right? No, no. He would’ve noticed that already. He at least had one good side.


[ Slushie – for the Elk to Flint screaming business, couldn’t help it pfpf. Ravensong – hope it’s okay if Elk joins Doe :0 ]

[Spotty]

> Stagfrost

That kid... was frankly giving him a headache. It wasn't actually too big of a deal... yet. So far just a kit on the Streamstone along with a warrior left in charge and leading the meeting, but more and more chaos seemed to steam from that little thing. To his relief though he could see Doeheart emerge from the nursery. He wasn't surprised that she had lost one of her young, since she had quite the number of them to care for, and he reminded himself he would have to go and pay them a visit sometime, get to know the young before they became warriors, and maybe helped her out with babysitting to give her a break, stars knew she'd need it. But it seemed she had spotted or heard Flintkit so that was good.

Another small voice sounded, and he looked down to see Heronkit [ Ravensong ]. His tail gave a slight twitch at the kit's words. "He doesn't." Stagfrost replied, somewhat dryly even if his irritation wasn't directed at the she-kit. "No one except whoever's leading the meeting should stand there, and I assure you someone will have a talk with him." If not his mom then Stagfrost would happily have a word with Flintkit himself. He left it at that, hoping that would prevent the kit from jumping there herself.

The next voice to speak up was Bluebellcrackle's. He hadn't seen her at the meeting before this, but now she seemed to bother attending when she had found something to shout about. Another frown graced his face as she began to go on about how a cat (who he presumed to be Wildsong) shouldn't be allowed to stay without punishment. Though his confusion was cleared and replaced by somewhat best described as anger when she heard the reasoning. For Starclan's sake. Was this his clanmates were doing nowadays, showing rogues around? What, had he also offered prey or maybe to show them where the camp was? Stagfrost couldn't exactly be described as old, but he had been around enough to see what could happen when rogues were let too close, and a warrior, a Riverclan warrior at that, had tried showing one around.

Well all this was just fantastic, wasn't it? But Bluebellcrackle [ Slushie ] was bringing up fair points Stagfrost wouldn't ignore, and the sturdy warrior finally rose to his paws. "Ok, I'm happy to take a patrol to see if we can find Reedpaw's or Snakeheart's scent anywhere on or near out territory, as well as securing the borders to the outskirts and hopefully encouraging any rogues to stay away from it." if Wildsong had really been telling them about Riverclan just like that it would be better to re-check the borders now instead of waiting to see if anyone would be bold enough to step over it. "We can't do anything about sicknesses, but minor wounds might be treatable with cobwebs, so I suggest we keep them around. In the meantime; I remind all apprentices that you should not leave the camp without at least one warrior with you. We don't need any injuries right now."

There was more to the done, a lot more to be done, but maybe that could wait a little longer. He still wanted to give Blizzardwind [ poppy. ] time for anything else that was to be done this meeting and turned to the warrior in question. "What else do you have that needs to be done during this meeting - any more news?" He knew that Doeheart had had her kits of course, but didn't know of any kits who were ready for their apprentice ceremonies.

[Morning!]

The Toyger's tail flicked back and forth, the pace of it quickening with every new cat speaking and causing more chaos. She respected Blizzardwind, and agreed with some of the things Bluebellcrackle said, and had to admit she admired Stagfrost and how he was being logical and thinking of the safety of Riverclan first. Many good role models around, even if everything else was a mess, and with a kit on the Streamstone and all. But she could feel herself freezing up when Wildsong's betrayal was mentioned. WHAT?! She could feel the fur on her spine bristle and she snapped around, glaring after the warrior and her sharp gaze flaring with anger. She couldn't seem to find the warrior, but were they out of their mind?! Showing a possible intruder around was madness!

God she wished she could claw that warrior's ears off, but it all brought to mind, that one time at Lionsbeach. Flamesong would happily stand up and speak if no one else did, but if someone did she was fine with giving them the center stage, but this had to be mentioned. "We all need to keep an eye out for rogues and outsiders, not too long ago I found one at Lionsbeach. They were young, but still." She paused for a moment before speaking again. "In fact, I also found a cat with them, Dovebark, who seemed to be happily hunting and making conversation with the rogue instead of chasing them off. And I have reason to believe they intended to take that rogue into our territory hadn't I caught them in the act." She wasn't here to make a fuzz, but it was something she felt needed to be known, and after doing so she sat back down, curling her tail over her paws to keep it from moving so much.

[puppeteer]

Pondwhisker bristled at Bluebellcrackles words. "Kits will be kits, and it's better that hes on the rock with Blizzardwind instead of drowning in a river. And Skystar put him in charge and not you so I suggest you sit down." He growled out the last couple of words, as this was his Clan, and nobody, not even another RiverClan warrior could say any mousedung about it. He noticed his hackles had raised, and that he had stood up, so he sat down again, and started to smooth his fur. Absolute mouse brained fools in this Clan. For what she had said about Wildsong, that was a different story. Pondwhisker knew that Skystar would deal with it when he got back. For now, he just wanted the meeting to finish.

[Orion]

|| Flickerpaw | poppy. /OPEN! ||

Blizzardwind's call for a meeting echoed loud and clear through RiverClan camp... and Flickerpaw honestly could give a mouse's behind. There were very, very few cats that the sassy ink-black apprentice claimed to care about: their mentor Mintleaf, and the warrior Frecklecry--on account of the nice patrol they had that one time, when Frecklecry totally had Flickerpaw's back. The other apprentices in RiverClan were fine at best and obnoxious at worst (especially that evil brat Snailpaw!), and no other warrior had ever bothered to glance at Flicker or offer a shred of advice, so she'd have to be forgiven for rolling her eyes and taking her sweet time to heed somebody's call. The majority of RiverClan did not care about her, and so Flickerpaw did not care about them. Their loyalty was to the clan as a whole--not the irritiating individuals that comprised it.

Frowning with annoyance and lack of sleep, Flicker dragged their fluffy black-and-russet self out of their nest and took up a seat near the outer rim of camp. From her vantage point, she could perfectly see the silvery shape of Blizzardwind resting atop the Streamstone. He looked quite important up there, as though he belonged. Good for him. A sharp huff left Flicker's fangs as she observed Flintkit scrambling up to join the imposing warrior. She awaited a shout, admonishment, something to blast the precocious kitten off RiverClan's throne and back into the dust... nothing. Blizzardwind welcomed the loud kiddo next to him with nothing more than a paternal curl of his tail to prevent Flintkit from tumbling to the ground. Wow! If that had been Flickerpaw, dashing up to address the clan so boldly, SHE would've been cuffed over the ear! Booed offstage! Told to "mind your own business, you nosey brat"! Indignity prickled up and down their midnight hackles. A sneer stretched unrestrained from where they sat huddled in the shade, claws scraping at the soil. Why bother to sit here? Why pretend as if she was part of any of this, was part of them, when Flickerpaw would have a better use of their time going out and training by herself?

Since, you know, Mintleaf hadn't exactly been around...

Not that anybody would've noticed.

Skystar hadn't even dignified her earlier suggestion of a game to help bring the clan together. It was as though Flickerpaw hadn't spoken to him... as though she did not exist.

What did an apprentice have to do to be noticed around here?!

A drawn-out yawn peeled from Flicker's throat as Blizzardwind droned on. Moonfrost and him were in charge, blah blah blah, Craneglide was handling patrols... yippee. It sounded as though Blizzardwind might allow the RiverClanners to speak their thoughts later, which DID perk the bored Flickerpaw's interest. Perhaps they could request another mentor while Mintleaf was busy? It wouldn't hurt to have another seasoned warrior involved in her training! The more mentorship, the better! Someone as naturally talented and viciously ambitious as Flicker deserved only the BEST of training, to sharpen her like a deadly weapon.

Except--the meeting began to crackle and fall apart. Bad news about Wildsong... mention of rogues... contenton about whom Skystar had appointed in his absence... Flickerpaw chewed the inside of her jowl, increasingly frustrated that the opening to request a mentor just wasn't popping up.

Well. Perhaps she'd have to make an opening.

Flickerpaw finally stood up, fluffy tail tall, and marched straight for the Streamstone. Once at its base, they plopped down on their haunches and aggressively cleared her throat, puffing her chest out for better visibility. "I'll volunteer to help find Reedpaw and Snakeheart. I got nothin' better to do, at least until I find another warrior to help me learn stuff..." Her assertive tone gradually unfurled into something quieter, though her pallid green eyes stubbornly did not leave Blizzardwind.

[puppeteer]

|| Flickerpaw | poppy. /OPEN! ||

Blizzardwind's call for a meeting echoed loud and clear through RiverClan camp... and Flickerpaw honestly could give a mouse's behind. There were very, very few cats that the sassy ink-black apprentice claimed to care about: their mentor Mintleaf, and the warrior Frecklecry--on account of the nice patrol they had that one time, when Frecklecry totally had Flickerpaw's back. The other apprentices in RiverClan were fine at best and obnoxious at worst (especially that evil brat Snailpaw!), and no other warrior had ever bothered to glance at Flicker or offer a shred of advice, so she'd have to be forgiven for rolling her eyes and taking her sweet time to heed somebody's call. The majority of RiverClan did not care about her, and so Flickerpaw did not care about them. Their loyalty was to the clan as a whole--not the irritiating individuals that comprised it.

Frowning with annoyance and lack of sleep, Flicker dragged their fluffy black-and-russet self out of their nest and took up a seat near the outer rim of camp. From her vantage point, she could perfectly see the silvery shape of Blizzardwind resting atop the Streamstone. He looked quite important up there, as though he belonged. Good for him. A sharp huff left Flicker's fangs as she observed Flintkit scrambling up to join the imposing warrior. She awaited a shout, admonishment, something to blast the precocious kitten off RiverClan's throne and back into the dust... nothing. Blizzardwind welcomed the loud kiddo next to him with nothing more than a paternal curl of his tail to prevent Flintkit from tumbling to the ground. Wow! If that had been Flickerpaw, dashing up to address the clan so boldly, SHE would've been cuffed over the ear! Booed offstage! Told to "mind your own business, you nosey brat"! Indignity prickled up and down their midnight hackles. A sneer stretched unrestrained from where they sat huddled in the shade, claws scraping at the soil. Why bother to sit here? Why pretend as if she was part of any of this, was part of them, when Flickerpaw would have a better use of their time going out and training by herself?

Since, you know, Mintleaf hadn't exactly been around...

Not that anybody would've noticed.

Skystar hadn't even dignified her earlier suggestion of a game to help bring the clan together. It was as though Flickerpaw hadn't spoken to him... as though she did not exist.

What did an apprentice have to do to be noticed around here?!

A drawn-out yawn peeled from Flicker's throat as Blizzardwind droned on. Moonfrost and him were in charge, blah blah blah, Craneglide was handling patrols... yippee. It sounded as though Blizzardwind might allow the RiverClanners to speak their thoughts later, which DID perk the bored Flickerpaw's interest. Perhaps they could request another mentor while Mintleaf was busy? It wouldn't hurt to have another seasoned warrior involved in her training! The more mentorship, the better! Someone as naturally talented and viciously ambitious as Flicker deserved only the BEST of training, to sharpen her like a deadly weapon.

Except--the meeting began to crackle and fall apart. Bad news about Wildsong... mention of rogues... contenton about whom Skystar had appointed in his absence... Flickerpaw chewed the inside of her jowl, increasingly frustrated that the opening to request a mentor just wasn't popping up.

Well. Perhaps she'd have to make an opening.

Flickerpaw finally stood up, fluffy tail tall, and marched straight for the Streamstone. Once at its base, they plopped down on their haunches and aggressively cleared her throat, puffing her chest out for better visibility. "I'll volunteer to help find Reedpaw and Snakeheart. I got nothin' better to do, at least until I find another warrior to help me learn stuff..." Her assertive tone gradually unfurled into something quieter, though her pallid green eyes stubbornly did not leave Blizzardwind.

Pondwhisker nodded at the apprentice at the front before standing. "I can help train Flickerpaw alongside Specklepaw. I'm surprised that they haven't had a proper mentor in a while." He was more than happy to help his Clan, and needed another 'paw for Specklepaw to train with too. As well, it would show that hes a good warrior too.

[plum]

Sassafrasfire yawns, apparently bored.

[Raven~]

Softecho continued to sit, watching Blizzardwind with mild interest. She was pretty sure Wildsong was getting a renaming ceremony, but now that she knew this wasn’t a life or death situation, she was content to sit on the side and simply watch.

[poppy]

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Holy hell. The elderly tomcat's sharpened into a piercing stare as many cats started howling about the child on the rock. "The child was having difficulty hearing the announcements, and I didn't want to bellow admonishments from the top of the Streamstone at him. Instead I chose to keep him safe and then talk to him afterwards. I would break my neck to keep him from coming to any harm under my care and protection up here." His ear flicked as Craneglide arrived up on the Streamstone to retrieve the kitten, he attempted to guide him away from any edges of stone. "Walk carefully, Flintkit." He stretched out his paws as a precaution, giving Craneglide a grateful but frustrated nod. Questioning authority was a sport in this Clan, but he wouldn't address it now. It would probably cause more of an uproar.

Next to address was two issues that both Bluebellcrackle and Flamesong both brought up. He felt his whiskers twitch. Looked like Skystar forgot to inform him about those little problems. "Well... Thank you for letting me know. I wasn't made aware of his wrongdoings against our Clan." With a swift glance downwards to seek Craneglide and Flintkit out, to make sure it was still doing alright, he looked back up and raised his voice a bit so everyone could hear. Not screaming though. That would be inappropriate. "If anyone sees Wildsong on the territory, chase him out and make him aware that he is no longer a member of this Clan. He will not be wasting space in this Clan any longer."

Flicking an ear at all the volunteers for search parties, he was slightly annoyed that he wasn't given a chance to announce that himself, but he got over it. "I will keep your volitions in mind, and I'll send out a couple search patrols after I get the ceremonies done."

He sighed inaudibly. This was a slightly obnoxious meeting, but he didn't show it. Flickerpaw seemed to be needing a reassignment, but there were probably a lot more apprentices who needed a reassignment. "If you're an apprentice that needs a new mentor, if you could step forward, I'll assign you a warrior to be your new mentor."

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[MockingRabbit]

Troutstone listened to the temporary cat-in-control.

[dino.]

>Bluebellcrackle<
She wasn't used to so many cats staring at her and it honestly shook her nerves a little bit to be at the center of attention for this long. But it was for a good cause, right? Like, duh. If no one was going to speak up about these kinds of things, then she obviously had to. And look, it was already giving decent results.

Only one idiot growled at her and she steeled herself, suppressing the urge to bare her teeth right back. Her blue eyes locked onto Pondwhisker [ cloudivity ] and narrowed ever so slightly. "I never said that he would be better off drowning; if that's all you saw fit to take away from my words, then I suggest you rethink what I said and remain seated." This guy clearly had bees for brains and Bluebellcrackle didn't trust him to assist in Flickerpaw's training.

Blizzardwind spoke again and Bluebellcrackle merely twitched an ear. If he was hard of hearing, simply having him stand right below the base would be fine. Then he could most likely hear the announcements and wouldn't be in danger of falling. Easy peasy solution. Her whiskers twitched, and her voice took on a mildly sympathetic tone. "Of course you weren't." Informed, that is. Skystar seemed keen on keeping the important things to himself.

At least he seemed intent on sending out the patrols and going through with ceremonies. Neat, then she'd leave him to that. Everything said that needed to be said, everything done that needed to be done… for now at least. She turned away from the Streamstone and took up a spot at the back of the crowd.

Aw. Shoot. Her paws were shaking. When had that happened?

[SpiritedWarrior]

Littlepaw sighed as poor Flintkit was being escorted off the rock. He can't hear properly, why's it a big deal? Blizzardwind is clearly keeping him safe and secure with his tail. She kept herself from growling at the mention of Wildsong and his exile.

"Why's he getting exiled? I don't understand... surely just punishment would do?" Littlepaw quietly commented. "Does Skystar know Wildsong is no longer welcome in the Clan? He's our... official leader after all!"

The small she-cat was shaking, nervous from speaking out against the two warriors Skystar had left in charge of the Clan. Oh, dear StarClan... please don't let me get in much trouble!

The cream she-cat offered a nod of encouragement towards Rapidkit, knowing he must be nervous to become an apprentice. Littlepaw remembered when she had become an apprentice, it was quite nerve-wracking.

[taillow]

Craneglide
Oh stars. Oh dear. Oh gosh. Just as she was nervous for, the frustration that rolled off of Blizzardwind. Craneglide didn't dare to look at him, instead reaching out in an attempt to grab Flintkit as her ears went back in shame. Hopefully the little kit wouldn't mind her picking him up briefly to put him on her back. Assuming he hadn't made a fuss and was on her back, the warrior turned and began the tricky descent down before finally leaping the rest of the way.

"T-There you go." Stars, the shaking had started. Crouching low to the ground, Craneglide allowed the young kit to scamper off her back before standing up again. There were... so many eyes. All on her (and maybe some on Bluebellcrackle, but right now it felt as if the entire Clan was watching her). When... was it getting hot? Her throat felt a little tight and sticky as she finally worked up the courage to glance up to Blizzardwind. A numbness had coated her ears so she couldn't make out anything he was saying.

"I-I am m-m-might sorry, B-B-B-Blizzardw-wind." A little hiccup ended her squeaky apology as she looked away from the stand-in leader to the little kit near her. But she had to get out of here - right now. "O-Off you go to y-y-your mama," she said, her voice full of anxiety, towards Flintkit. Oh stars. She couldn't stick around to see if the young kit was on his way back to Doeheart before her paws started carrying her towards the camp entrance. A few more words tumbled out of her hastily, but none of them were comprehendible.

- But wait, she couldn't just leave. Blizzardwind had publically stated she was in charge of patrols. Cats... they would be looking to her. Drats! Turning from the entrance, the tall she-cat strode towards the back of the crowd and took a seat as far away as she could, but still close enough to be considered part of the meeting. That... had gone horribly. And she was still shaking. Lovely.

[ Slushie Ravensong - For Doeheart poppy. ]

[Pitou]

**Doeheart & Heronkit**
Slushie Estelle
marni [For the mention]

The lilac queen sighed as her kits continued to be a recurring distraction. She stood as she saw Craneglide pulling herself up to the Streamstone and retrieving Flintkit. Her breath caught mildly, watching her small kit so high off the ground and being jostled about but she held her tongue. At least most of her litter seemed to still be in the nursery. Ducking her head to Elkkit, she meowed, ”Hush, darling. We must listen without talking while our leaders are holding a meeting. I’ll be right back, don’t move.”

Doeheart stepped around her closest kit and padded towards the Streamstone to meet Craneglide. She dipped her head gratefully to the warrior then turned stern amber eyes on her wayward kit before lifting him by the scruff [Let me know if this doesn’t work for you] and turning towards her other naughty kit. With Flintkit, hopefully complacently, swinging from her jaws, she used a paw to gently shove Heronkit back towards the nursery. The young she-kit huffed disappointedly as her mother’s paw ushered her away from the Streamstone. At least she wasn’t being carried around like her brother though, she smirked as she turned away, hanging her head and dragging her paws back towards the nursery.

Doeheart herded Heronkit beside Elkkit then set Flintkit down beside the two. Giving Heronkit and Flintkit a hard look, she meowed, ”Now both of you behave yourselves or you’ll be going back into the nursery.” She wound herself around behind the three kits and sat down, facing Blizzardwind with her fluffy lilac tail wrapped loosely around her brood.

[dino.]

// Ravensong

'No' was one of the very few words Flintkit knew how to say properly, so naturally, he loved using it. It was simple: easy to understand, easy to say. He didn't protest when he was scooted off of the Streamstone (RUDE) by Craneglide, nor did he do anything but glare and stick his tongue out as his mother lifted him away from the aforementioned warrior and set him gently down next to his siblings.

But when she asked him to behave?? That got a reaction from him. He sprang back to his feet, thin tail waving furiously, and blew the loudest raspberry he could muster at Doeheart. "NO!" Behaving was for LOSERS. And Flintkit WAS NOT A LOSER. He was awesome. The awesomest. That's why he got to sit on the Streamstone and nobody else did!!

Doeheart had wrapped herself around her kids but Flintkit was thinking ahead, because he was just BETTER, so HA. He opened his jaws wide and dove for his mother's tail, aiming to sink his needle-sharp kit teeth into the fur and clamp down hard.

[Rxcket_p]

(There goes Frecklepaw's mentor-)


Frecklepaw

Wait- Wildsong was EXILED? She thought to herself before gasping out loudly. "No! Wildsong!" She let out an alarmed screech, she didn't want a new mentor. She wanted Wildsong! Wildsong was like a sibling to her, cared about her more then her actual brother did. And the moment she stopped paying attention, they were gone?! "No!"


Cove

[puppeteer]

Silverpaw weaved her way through all the cats around the Streamstone. Wildsong was exiled, which was sad. Flickerpaw needed a new mentor, and there was infighting. Great StarClan, this Clan was going downhill. She let out a sigh as she sat, curling her tail around her paws. She shook her head at this madness. And where were the medicine cats?

//OPEN

[Pitou]

**Doeheart**
Slushie

Flintkit’s yowling and resistance was, Doeheart realized, understandable though inappropriate. Though she couldn’t help seeing the connection to that fire turning him into a great warrior, if he could learn to manage it. She was not blind to her adopted kits’ maladies and she often found herself worrying over their futures. They’d need grit and strength of heart to make it in such a world. She’d already lost two, she wasn’t sure her heart could bare any of the others being taken from her.

As Doeheart wrapped her tail around the kits, she flinched against needle-sharp teeth diving through her long fur and pricking her tail. Her amber eyes shot down to Flintkit but she held her tongue from lashing out. Instead, she let her muscles relax then bent down to try to pluck Flintkit up by the scruff. Whether he dropped her tail at being lifted or not, Doeheart would turn and carry the trouble kit into the dim of the nursery to drop him in the nest and return to Elkkit and Heronkit just outside.

[Captain]

CLOUDPAW
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➣ From somewhere somehow, the small black-and-white apprentice emerged seemingly from nowhere and shifted through the crowd of RiverClan cats until she was at the base of the Streamstone. Her light-blue eyes, ones that once shone with a bright innocence, now held a serious, hardened glint behind them. “I request a mentor, Blizzardwind.” Cloudpaw meowed, her tone flat and showing slight irritation, “Preferably one that won’t neglect my training as much as my previous one did. I’m almost twelve moons old and I haven’t even learned how to fish yet.” As much as the young molly tried to be polite and understanding, her patience had dwindled and Cloudpaw found herself becoming irritated that her clan had appeared to have forgotten about her. Kestrelstar’s death was something she could not fix, but Blizzardsky’s avoidance of training her was something that had clearly started to get on her nerves. “Please. If I have to spend one more day being cooped up in this camp, I think I will scream.” She usually was one to be kind and wait for her chance, but now, the small molly was taking her life into her own paws. It was getting rather frustrating, especially since she was practically an adult now. Some apprentices were fine with letting the moons tick on by, but Cloudpaw couldn’t stand it anymore. She glanced to her left and then to her right, looking at her clanmates, for anyone that could finish her training. Willowsong's involvement in her life could only get her so far.

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[poppy]

Blizzardwind looked down as Frecklepaw started to freak out. That was- yes, Wildsongs apprentice. Her mentor was a disgusting traitor and she still was grieving over his exile. An annoyed with emitted from the tom, but his attention was directed at Craneglide as she very shakily apologized. He nodded in her direction, even though she had no reason to apologize, if it set her mind at ease than it was all good.

Next, he caught what Littlepaw said softly below. She was young, and seemed to be more kindly and less severe. Maybe that's how he would've turned out had life not flipped him around and molded him differently."A punishment would have possibly been appropriate had this been a one time thing, but a couple different warriors have reported his disloyalty and idiocy being a multiple time thing. He didn't seem to do much to bring much but trouble to this Clan, and still slept in protection and warmth, with his belly
filled by his loyal Clanmate's hard work. As acting leader, I chose the option most appropriate for the good of the Clan with the information I was given. If Skystar objects to my methods of handling it, then he can take it up with me, because if it was truly a priority for him, he would have handled it himself."

Hopefully that would clear it up for her. He didn't want cats thinking he found exiling cats from their home as a form of fun. So Flickerpaw and Frecklepaw both needed new mentors, and he was close to speaking again when Cloudpaw spoke up. Kestrelstar's former apprentice, wasn't she? Blizzardsky's, too? Her words made his insides twist. If he was in a permanent leadership rank, not that he desired one in the least, he would come up with a punishment system for mentors who slacked or abandoned the clan. This was not okay.

( zenosaurus )"Cloudpaw... I hear you. I will personally take over your training, and I'll get you to warriorhood as soon as possible."

He attempted to meet the molly's sky hued gaze and give her a small, firm smile. He wouldn't be going anywhere anytime soon. And so help him, Cloudpaw would be a warrior under his mentorship. No matter what. Next, he looked down at Frecklepaw. She wouldn't want anyone who had spoken out against her mentor... But he didn't want to give her anyone who would be exiled soon.

"Frecklepaw ( Cxndy_Fatal ), your new mentor will be Petuniafire ( Summer Rose ). Petuniafire, I trust that you will pass on your knowledge and loyalty onto Frecklepaw." He cast a smile at the white molly. She was certainly ready for an apprentice, and would do a great job.

And finally, Flickerpaw ( xath ). He had a good warrior in mind for her. "Stagfrost ( Spotty ), you've proven yourself as a loyal and dedicated warrior, I trust that you will teach her all that you know and guide Flickerpaw in this final stretch to warriorhood." Flicking his tail in satisfaction, he paused briefly to let the newly assigned mentors find their apprentices.

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[Orion]

|| Flickerpaw | poppy. cloudivity Spotty ||

The steady voice of Pondwhisker caught Flickerpaw by surprise. She craned her neck around to catch the warrior standing up to offer his mentorship--and a happy spark lit in her chest. All at once the fluffy black apprentice's tail was whipping back and forth. A ferocious grin split their face and they glanced, thrilled, between Pondwhisker and Blizzardwind. "R-Really? You'd want to help me out? That's... that'd be so cool!"

The fact that someone volunteered so quickly had little bubbles fizzing happily in Flicker's tummy, all their previous morose mood burned away to a crisp. She didn't have time for moping around... now they could get their training back on track. Based on a quick scan of the gathered crowd, it was clear that somebody needed to protect RiverClan; since when did everyone and their littermate have such earth-shattering anxiety? Flicker huffed, sitting taller. Can't relate. She would become powerful enough to defend them all, a force capable of destroying anything that dared threaten this group of poor, trembling minnows.

Pale, pale green eyes darted back to Blizzardwind, wondering what the cat-in-charge's final decree would be. To their surprise, she was assigned not to Pondwhisker, but to a different cat: Stagfrost. Hmm... Flickerpaw could count the cats she was familiar with on one paw, but Stagfrost could not claim one of her assigned toes. Would he be a strict mentor? Lenient? Friendly? Cold? She tilted her head as she peered over at him, ears folded backward and tail stirring thoughtfully. After a moment, the ebony-and-rust kid hopped to their paws and made to formally introduce herself.

Before she went, however, she was sure to give Pondwhisker another winning smile and chummy bump of her head. "Hey, thanks for offering to help! If we're ever on patrol or something, I'd really like to see what ya can teach me--I'm all about learnin' new moves and stuff. I can handle any challenge. I'm awesome that way." A confident shrug. Then the young feline was bounding over to Stagfrost, steps high despite her pitifully tiny stature.

"So... you're Stagfrost, huh? Please to meetcha. My name's Flickerpaw... but you've probably already heard of me."

[Captain]

CLOUDPAW
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➣ Staring up at the senior warrior, the fluffy black-and-white molly blinked in slight surprise when Blizzardwind himself told her that he would be taking over her training and make sure she was made a warrior as soon as possible. For the past moon, Cloudpaw had felt shunned and pushed aside, like RiverClan had forgotten she had existed after Kestrelstar had died. However, as she met gazes with the large white-furred warrior, the RiverClan apprentice couldn’t help but believe that she was in good paws. He had been the mentor of Snowleap, their current deputy, hadn’t he? For the first time in awhile, Cloudpaw allowed herself to return the firm smile and greet him with genuine enthusiasm. “Thank you, Blizzardwind. I promise that I won’t disappoint you.” She said with a determined expression. With that decided, Cloudpaw sat down and allowed the meeting to continue as other apprentices were given new mentors. The young she-cat couldn’t help but feel excited to go outside of camp again. To train and learn more, finally, about being a warrior. Maybe, after this meeting, or tomorrow sometime, she’d ask him to teach her how to fish properly. Blizzardwind was a respected cat, so hopefully, he would be the mentor she had been hoping for.

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( poppy. :heartbounce: )

[SpiritedWarrior]

Littlepaw smiled happily as Blizzardwind explained his actions to her, which made her feel more secure in the Clan meeting. But at the mention of Skystar, her expression turned into a frown and her paws led her to stand in front of the Streamstone.

"Oh, um... I-if I may ask... during last moon's Gathering, I... spilled the Clan secret about us keeping the ThunderClan apprentice, Cinderpaw, here. H-has Skystar... Has Skystar s-said anything about it to you two?" Her voice was rather shaky than she liked to have it, and standing in front of the entire Clan made her feel like crawling into her nest and hiding away her face. However, Littlepaw somehow mustered the courage and continued speaking to address what's been on her mind. "A-and... I also need a new mentor... Vinewatcher hasn't taken me out on a training session lately and only taught me how to hunt. T-that was... that occurred on the first hunting patrol I've done, which was... also last moon."

Her voice was nearly at a whisper and her haunches began to feel heavy underneath her weight. Granted, she didn't weigh as much compared to other apprentices her age due to her size, but her nervousness was beginning to take over.
poppy.

[Estelle]

You know what, Gingerfrost decided to just stop paying attention to all this right now. The Wildsong issue was handled accordingly, and that was that. He agreed that something needed to happen, but a clan meeting wasn’t the place to start chaos over all of that. If anything, not at the beginning of one. With that thought in mind, he slouched back into a more comfortable and less uptight looking position, mild irritation still prickling hid gaze but that didn’t matter. At least the meeting was finally moving along now. And hopefully that would be the last of the chaos, at least until later. Meetings were meetings, not chaos enablers.


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Don’t move… He could do that. He could obey and stay in place, unlike loudmouth and… Heronkit. Just Heronkit, for now. But that didn’t mean that his mother’s word didn’t have him huff in displeasure. He would want to listen to the old guy speaking, if he could hear him properly. With everyone screaming about from who knows where, he couldn’t detect a single specific thing. Only much gibberish and some stray words he didn’t care for.

Oh hey, the two were back. Finally. Broody face on, Elkkit let himself plop right up against Heronkit – lean against her, put differently. Why? Because. At least all the voices eventually decided to finally tone it down a little. He thought. Nope. Still surrounded by cats speaking of who-knows-what, and continuously getting abandoned because someone couldn’t behave. At least it Heronkit was still here, and the abandonment was only briefly. Admittedly finding it all a bit boring though, his amber gaze began to trail from whatever he was looking at, to focusing on the old guy. Still not having moved from earlier, he began to just image what the senior might be saying.
‘Blah blah blah, old, blah blah, hungry, blah blah blah, you’re in charge of thingy there..’
Heh. What if he was actually saying that?


[ Ravensong - Mostly just for the Heron mention ]

[SpiritedWarrior]

It seemed like Skystar has begun to fallout on his duties as leader. That means… the Clan needs her! I mean, they’d need her every day of every moon. That’s what being a warrior was about. Caring for Clanmates, whether young or old, snappy or kind. Reedwhisker padded up to the Streamstone and listened intently on the meeting that was occurring. At least Skystar left us with two good warriors. she thought with pleasure. And then Wildsong’s exile came. And to be quite honest, Reedwhisker thought that was the right choice. He had been disloyal, which was not something a warrior should be. It didn’t matter anymore, mentor reassignments were taking place. She let a small smile cross her face, and it wasn’t because of reassignments. Those were always hard to watch. But again, it didn’t matter at the moment. What mattered was the apprentices the training they deserved as well as what they needed. With tensions so high between ThunderClan and RiverClan, it was the most important thing to happen right now.

“Congratulations,” she murmured to the apprentices who got reassigned and listened as Littlepaw began to ask questions. The poor she-cat seemed like a nervous wreck, something that shouldn’t be happening. Especially with an apprentice at that age. All Reedwhisker could do was remain silent. It wasn’t the time to comfort Littlepaw, but she would most likely go up to her and talk about it after the meeting. For now, the warrior listened.

[bubble[error].]

// Bluepaw | He|His|Him | RiverClan Apprentice \\

Bluepaw's jaw dropped. He had misheard the words. Wildsong was getting exiled. And three apprentices got new mentors. But I have the best mentor of all.

[SpiritWolf_yt]

echoblue listened

splashstripe listened intently* always something new* he thought as he had a stern gaze

[open]

[SplashyLumi]

Steamtail listened to the meeting, flicking his tail {closed}

[poppy]

looking down at Cloudpaw as she smiled back, a real smile, his former smile morphed into more of a grin now that he knew she wasn't going to get her tail in a twist over him taking over her training.

But the smile faded away as Littlepaw approached the foot of the stone, and he peered down at her. Okay
so she was the one to spill it, AND she needed a new mentor. Did she completely miss what he had said earlier? Did she not notice that the time to be reassigned had passed? Slightly miffed, he frowned at her. "He didn't say anything to me about it. But while it would've gotten out no matter what, it was Skystars job to tell ThunderClan that we had their apprentice. I'll leave any consequences up to Skystar when he returns. But I suggest you use that experience as a lesson to be more wise with your words during the Gatherings."

True, ThunderClan had a right to know where their apprentice was, but not like that. Personally, if he was Skystar, he would bar her from attending Gatherings for a while. Until she was more careful with the information she spewed to other Clans. But knowing Skystar, it could be anything. "Gingerfrost ( Estelle ) you will continue Littlepaw's training. I hope you pass on your notable attributes as a warrior onto her." Yeah, Gingerfrost could straighten her out without being a tightass.

Still pissed at the small amount of cats present (many seemed to drift away as the meeting progressed. There weren't a lot of the search party volunteers left, but he was sure they could hear him from wherever they were. Maybe no one stuck around his meetings because they had no authority figures to alienate and pick apart. Sucks.

Moving swiftly along, he racked his brain. Oh yes, Skystar wanted the border marked extensively. He felt like if it was marked too strong, it'd be like 'hahaha we have your apprentice AND we're going to mark out border super strong just to piss y'all off', which in his opinion was quite an unintelligent thing to do. "Also, the ThunderClan border should be watched carefully
and marked a tad stronger. We don't want it to seem like we're being aggressive, but we want to stand firm." Yeah, why was ThunderClan so pissed at them? It wasn't like they kidnapped an injured apprentice or anything.

"Finally, it's obvious that Reedpaw and Snakeheart havent been around lately, so Bluebellcrackle ( Slushie ), Flickerpaw ( xath ), Reedwhisker ( SpiritedWarrior ) and Bluepaw ( TsunamiAfton ), I'd like you all to to go into the Outskirts to look for them. It will be a day trip, so you all will preferably leave tomorrow morning and be back well before sundown. Don't go too far into the Outskirts, though, because we can't have you four getting lost." Four was a good number, large enough that they'll be able to function and keep themselves safe, but small enough that RiverClan will be okay without them for less than a day. Especially with Skystars huge patrol being taken far far away from the territory.

"If you have any questions or concerns about anything involving how the Clan runs, come to me or Moonfrost. Meeting dismissed." Leaping down, he looked around for Cloudpaw. They'd do well to start the training now.

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[SpiritedWarrior]

Littlepaw knew it was Skystar’s job to talk to ThunderClan about their missing apprentice, she just wanted something to talk about with that apprentice who belonged to the rival Clan. Regardless, she just hoped she wouldn’t get a major punishment.

“T-thank you… B-blizzardwind,” she muttered, trying her best not to be rude. However, she couldn’t help but get visibly shaky as she walked over to Gingerfrost. Now that she had revealed the truth to the entire Clan about spilling their shared secret, would Gingerfrost get angry too?

“H-hi…” Littlepaw whispered to the warrior as she found her way. “I- I know… I know how to fish…”

Estelle - just a heads up, Littlepaw is as anxiety-ridden as one could get! She is very skittish and finds it hard to find her courage.

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Reedwhisker nodded as Blizzardwind ordered for her, Flickerpaw, Bluebellcrackle, and Bluepaw to head out in there morning to find Skystar and Snowleap’s patrol in the outskirts. Blue’paw is Snowleap’s apprentice. He knows Snowleap’s scent by heart, it’ll be easy to track them down. I hope…

“Who’ll lead the patrol?” She asked the group as she approached.

Slushie xath TsunamiAfton

[dino.]

// SpiritedWarrior xath TsunamiAfton ;; I can set up a private thread for this if that works for everyone! It'll be a little bit easier

>Bluebellcrackle<
The rest of the meeting went on without interruption, and as Blizzardwind called her name for patrol, she rose to her feet and shook herself out. She didn't spare the temporary leader so much as a glance.

Reedwhisker padded over and Bluebellcrackle glanced at her. Flickerpaw and Bluepaw as well... that was manageable.

"I'll lead," she decided. "We can head out before first light and make it to the border by the time the sun's high enough, I figure. Then we've got all day to look."

[SpiritedWarrior]

//Sounds good! xath TsunamiAfton Slushie

“That’s manageable. Before the first light’s a bit early, but I won’t argue with you on it. Sooner we leave, sooner we get back,” she nodded in respect to Bluebellcrackle and sat down, looking at both ‘paws. “I know our medicine cats aren’t here… but maybe we can grab travel herbs to hold off our hunger and make it back to the Clan in time? Anyone know what they look like…?”

//Would we be able to have our characters in the medicine storage to get travel herbs?

[Orion]

|| Flickerpaw | zenosaurus Slushie SpiritedWarrior TsunamiAfton ||

Jaws open, ready to spew more conversation at their new mentor, Flickerpaw clapped her teeth shut when Blizzardwind called for attention once again. The black-and-red apprentice twirled on their paws to face RiverClan's defacto leader--determination setting their features. A mission, eh? Blizzardwind was wise to take Flicker's volunteering into consideration and assign her to the search party; with her perfectly compact frame and AMAZINGLY tuned senses, the wee inkblot commonly noticed minute details that others overlooked. With them on the team, the mystery of Reedpaw and Snakeheart's location would be solved in no time flat. "Getting lost? Please. This'll be like scooping fish out of a puddle."

With a grin that bordered on arrogance, Flickerpaw puffed out their chest and marched up to Reedwhisker and Bluebellcrackle. "I'll be awake. I'm used to getting up early to train!" Prior to her reassignment to Stagfrost, Flickerpaw had spent many, many early mornings working on moves by herself, before the other apprentices woke to train with their mentors. Hopefully, Stagfrost would respect Flicker's regimented schedule... but as far as this mission went, Flickerpaw had no issues with Bluebellcrackle's decision. The earlier they left, the more time they'd have to comb the outskirts for their missing healers.

At Reedwhisker's question, the barest hint of uncertainty wavered across the midnight molly's face. "Travel... herbs? I bet I've used 'em before, but just in case... describe what they are?"

[SpiritedWarrior]

|| Flickerpaw | zenosaurus Slushie SpiritedWarrior TsunamiAfton ||

Jaws open, ready to spew more conversation at their new mentor, Flickerpaw clapped her teeth shut when Blizzardwind called for attention once again. The black-and-red apprentice twirled on their paws to face RiverClan's defacto leader--determination setting their features. A mission, eh? Blizzardwind was wise to take Flicker's volunteering into consideration and assign her to the search party; with her perfectly compact frame and AMAZINGLY tuned senses, the wee inkblot commonly noticed minute details that others overlooked. With them on the team, the mystery of Reedpaw and Snakeheart's location would be solved in no time flat. "Getting lost? Please. This'll be like scooping fish out of a puddle."

With a grin that bordered on arrogance, Flickerpaw puffed out their chest and marched up to Reedwhisker and Bluebellcrackle. "I'll be awake. I'm used to getting up early to train!" Prior to her reassignment to Stagfrost, Flickerpaw had spent many, many early mornings working on moves by herself, before the other apprentices woke to train with their mentors. Hopefully, Stagfrost would respect Flicker's regimented schedule... but as far as this mission went, Flickerpaw had no issues with Bluebellcrackle's decision. The earlier they left, the more time they'd have to comb the outskirts for their missing healers.

At Reedwhisker's question, the barest hint of uncertainty wavered across the midnight molly's face. "Travel... herbs? I bet I've used 'em before, but just in case... describe what they are?"

xath TsunamiAfton Slushie

"They are herbs that keep hunger away, allowing for you to not get distracted during a journey like the one we'll be taking to find the medicine cats," Reedwhisker explained with her hazel eyes on Flickerpaw. Her ears swiveled every which way for Bluepaw, hoping the other apprentice would turn up soon. "Although their effects last a long time, we'll need to end up hunting. If you or Bluepaw don't know how to hunt, I can help- and I'm more than sure Bluebellcrackle can too. Am I right?"

The she-cat's gaze drifted to the other warrior, the denmate was a very capable Clanmate, so Reedwhisker had no doubt Bluebellcrackle could assist in teaching the apprentices how to hunt.

[bubble[error].]

// SpiritedWarrior xath TsunamiAfton ;; I can set up a private thread for this if that works for everyone! It'll be a little bit easier

>Bluebellcrackle<
The rest of the meeting went on without interruption, and as Blizzardwind called her name for patrol, she rose to her feet and shook herself out. She didn't spare the temporary leader so much as a glance.

Reedwhisker padded over and Bluebellcrackle glanced at her. Flickerpaw and Bluepaw as well... that was manageable.

"I'll lead," she decided. "We can head out before first light and make it to the border by the time the sun's high enough, I figure. Then we've got all day to look."

//Sounds good! xath TsunamiAfton Slushie

“That’s manageable. Before the first light’s a bit early, but I won’t argue with you on it. Sooner we leave, sooner we get back,” she nodded in respect to Bluebellcrackle and sat down, looking at both ‘paws. “I know our medicine cats aren’t here… but maybe we can grab travel herbs to hold off our hunger and make it back to the Clan in time? Anyone know what they look like…?”

//Would we be able to have our characters in the medicine storage to get travel herbs?
|| Flickerpaw | zenosaurus Slushie SpiritedWarrior TsunamiAfton ||

Jaws open, ready to spew more conversation at their new mentor, Flickerpaw clapped her teeth shut when Blizzardwind called for attention once again. The black-and-red apprentice twirled on their paws to face RiverClan's defacto leader--determination setting their features. A mission, eh? Blizzardwind was wise to take Flicker's volunteering into consideration and assign her to the search party; with her perfectly compact frame and AMAZINGLY tuned senses, the wee inkblot commonly noticed minute details that others overlooked. With them on the team, the mystery of Reedpaw and Snakeheart's location would be solved in no time flat. "Getting lost? Please. This'll be like scooping fish out of a puddle."

With a grin that bordered on arrogance, Flickerpaw puffed out their chest and marched up to Reedwhisker and Bluebellcrackle. "I'll be awake. I'm used to getting up early to train!" Prior to her reassignment to Stagfrost, Flickerpaw had spent many, many early mornings working on moves by herself, before the other apprentices woke to train with their mentors. Hopefully, Stagfrost would respect Flicker's regimented schedule... but as far as this mission went, Flickerpaw had no issues with Bluebellcrackle's decision. The earlier they left, the more time they'd have to comb the outskirts for their missing healers.

At Reedwhisker's question, the barest hint of uncertainty wavered across the midnight molly's face. "Travel... herbs? I bet I've used 'em before, but just in case... describe what they are?"
xath TsunamiAfton Slushie

"They are herbs that keep hunger away, allowing for you to not get distracted during a journey like the one we'll be taking to find the medicine cats," Reedwhisker explained with her hazel eyes on Flickerpaw. Her ears swiveled every which way for Bluepaw, hoping the other apprentice would turn up soon. "Although their effects last a long time, we'll need to end up hunting. If you or Bluepaw don't know how to hunt, I can help- and I'm more than sure Bluebellcrackle can too. Am I right?"

The she-cat's gaze drifted to the other warrior, the denmate was a very capable Clanmate, so Reedwhisker had no doubt Bluebellcrackle could assist in teaching the apprentices how to hunt.

// Bluepaw | He|His|Him | RiverClan Apprentice \\

/ I am so sorry for the late reply! My phone was taken away from me as a punishment and now I only an hour on it per day till next Monday. \

Bluepaw ran over to the other cats. "I can hunt! My mentor taught me! So where are we going? Oh right. The Outskirts. Let's go!" He shut down his happiness and put on his calm face.

[Estelle]

Littlepaw knew it was Skystar’s job to talk to ThunderClan about their missing apprentice, she just wanted something to talk about with that apprentice who belonged to the rival Clan. Regardless, she just hoped she wouldn’t get a major punishment.

“T-thank you… B-blizzardwind,” she muttered, trying her best not to be rude. However, she couldn’t help but get visibly shaky as she walked over to Gingerfrost. Now that she had revealed the truth to the entire Clan about spilling their shared secret, would Gingerfrost get angry too?

“H-hi…” Littlepaw whispered to the warrior as she found her way. “I- I know… I know how to fish…”

Estelle - just a heads up, Littlepaw is as anxiety-ridden as one could get! She is very skittish and finds it hard to find her courage.



[ I see! Then perhaps that could be something for the two to work on c: ]


Him? An apprentice?
They just loved giving him those, didn't they. And yet none of them ever seemed to stick around. At this point he wasn't even sure whether it was him doing something wrong or just some strange bad luck stroke.

As he thought about this, his newest apprentice suddenly appeared at his side. His eyes moved to look down upon the smaller cat with a lazy and aloof look. So this was Littlepaw. She looked nervous.
"I presume you've seen the territory as well?"
He meowed with a slight nod to her previous statement. And as such things called for, he very briefly touched his nose to hers.

He was about to move on, when Blizzardwind's next announcement caught his ear. He silently listened, mentally recalling each designated cat. His fur itched slightly as the thought of requesting he leads a two cat patrol to the twoleg place (not beyond the thunderpath, of course) in case their medicine cats were there, but decided not to. 'Outskirts' included that and clearly Blizzardwind didn't want to risk loosing anymore cats. They should be able to pick up their scent in that direction without going far anyway - even if a little staler.

And as it turned out, he had a responsibility now. The ginger tom's green eyes flitted over to Littlepaw. Hm. He would have to think about maybe doing something concerning her gathering slip-up if Skystar didn't. Accidents happen, but maybe he should accompany her during the next Gathering. Just in case.

[Captain]

SNOWLEAP
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➣ After burying Skystar and sitting with the grieving party of cats for quite some time, the tall dark-furred tomcat eventually pulled himself away and made his way back to camp. His pawsteps felt heavy and hesitant as his mind grew scrambled with so many different thoughts. How was he supposed to run RiverClan now? Without Skystar? Without Snakeheart or Reedpaw? In a way, despite having friends and family within the clan, Snowleap felt a unique kind of loneliness. But he managed to tuck it away and remain strong, keeping his head high for his clanmates, who needed him now. Once the oriental longhair slipped through the reeds that made up the camp’s entrance, the sun had nearly set. A deep orange hue was turning slowly to a dark blueish color with little white dots started to appear across the sky. Good. This was what he wanted.

Allowing himself to take one last look around camp, Snowleap then finally made his way over to the Streamstone. All these moons, he would always sit towards the back of the crowd, sometimes with his friends, but now… he would be the one where all eyes would be on him. It was strangely exhilarating and terrifying at the same time. His heart pounding in his chest as he went forward, climbing up the rock until he was situated at the top. The long-furred feline faced the rest of camp and then sat down, wrapping his tail around his paws. It felt like the view alone from up here was indescribable. Though, now was not the time for stuff like this. No, there was important work to be done. And Snowleap was on a time limit, unfortunately. Best to get all of this started.

“Let all cats old enough to swim gather to hear my words!”

As the words left his mouth, the RiverClan deputy could only hope he spoke loud enough for all those in camp to hear him. His words held confidence within, but underneath his skin, Snowleap could only grow worried about what the clan thought of his abilities to be a leader. Did they think he was unworthy? Maybe so. However, such things would not get him down now. He would prove himself with time. RiverClan deserved that and more from him.


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[Bean.]

Nightpaw walked to the streamstone and sat down *I wonder whats the meeting about* she thought as she looked at snowleap

[wolfie]

The Shield entered into the clearing with a huff. Thoughts still sour, bitter, whirling and spiraling to form into a raging storm. The only thing that kept Wormbite from floating, letting his mind wander was the sudden gust of wind against his damp fur that sent a shiver down his spine. He was aware he was still .. far from being dry, but, with Snowleap's voice booming across the clearing - there was nothing for Wormbite to dwell on. He hesitated, paused. He was so, so very tired. He knew what was coming. The oriental continued onward and took a seat near the Streamstone. His long, sleek tail wrapping around him.

[Wintersun]

Robinkit slipped out of the nursery, slightly excited about her first clan meeting, she was able to calmdown and sit just outside the nursery, but still close enough for her to hear the... wait hold on, where was the leader? She saw the deputy but didn't see the leader. She figured they was still out of camp and the deputy was calling a clan meeting on his orders. The thought made her content, and the neutral complextion that was originally upon her face replaced the newly formed confusion.

[Cecy]

Having heard Snowleap's call, Silverfin padded slowly out of the nursery to find a place to sit. She sat down a little ways outside the nursery, further away from the Streamstone. She wondered why Snowleap was calling the Clan together. Was he going to appoint a new medicine cat? Was it a naming ceremony for one of the apprentices? Silverfin doubted that it had anything to do with apprentices; it was more likely an announcement of some kind, though she wasn't sure what said announcement might be about.

[Thornwolf]

Rainfall - She/Her
Rainfall sat down, awaiting for an announcement "what could this possibly be...?"
Rainfall had some thought about what might happen this meeting

[Rxcket_p]

Demon Duo {Foxpaw and Frecklepaw} + Little sister Briarkit


Foxpaw groaned, as Frecklepaw dragged him into the clearing. "Quit your complaining, didn't you want Snowleap to lead?" Frecklepaw hissed to her littermate. Foxpaw rolled his eyes. "I don't care who leads as long as Sundrop is allowed to join riverclan." He hissed. Frecklepaw raised an eyebrow "Who?", she asked. Foxpaw sighed. " None of your business, Freck." He finished. Briarkit chased after her siblings as they sat down. "Sissy, I cant see!" Briarkit whined. Frecklepaw instantly took pitty on the kit, crouching down. "hop on." Frecklepaw smiled. Briarkit jumped on Frecklepaw's back, and once Frecklepaw sat back up, she climbed up the other shecats shoulders, she could see everything now!

[Madelaine]

Petuniafire heard Snowleap call for a clan meeting, so she moved over and sat down among her clanmates not wanting to miss anymore meetings after the last time of not showing up. She needed to prove herself or at least she thought she did.

[seeingstars]

Shelltuft padded over and sat looking up.

Marshpaw sat looking up curiously tilting their head.

[SplashyLumi]

Steamtail sat at the base of the streamstone, raising his ears waiting for Snowleaps announcements

[MockingRabbit]

Troutstone raised an ear at the call of Snowleaps voice. His eyes slowly opened. Why was Snowleap calling the meeting? He thought. The grey tom sat up and raised a paw to rub the sleep out if his eyes. He padded over to the meeting, and set down.

[Shade.]

Lizardfrost had bloody crusts over her wounds. With no medicine cat, she had to settle for cleaning them up and hoping they air-dry. She did not give it much thought, however. Her main concern was to attend the meeting and wait for it to conclude, to inform Snowleap, who had returned, that her duel was over and the clan's honor had been defended. Even if that meant that she was still bleeding, even now.

[Weekend-Wondering]

Willowfeather glanced
around, and padded across the
clearing.
A Clanmeeting… well, at least
her boredom might end.
The fluffy Molly opened her jaws
quite slowly, as a yawn escaped
them, as she found her
Seat by the Streamstone. She
wrapped her tail around herself,
and looked up at Snowleap.
She narrowed her eyes at the
sight of the once deputy Tom,
at first in confusion. But her
gaze faded to grief, as she
realized,
No! It wasn’t a dream.
Skystar was actually dead.

[corgigirl]

Pebblecreek walked to the meeting.

[puppeteer]

Pondwhisker padded out of the warrios den, shaking out his fur. He wondered what this meeting was to be about. He shook his head and yawned.

Silverpaw slipped her way through the throng of cats before settling herself beside her mentor, Flintfang. "Whats this about?" She asked, quietly.

Cloudwillow let out a quiet yawn, stretching, before making her way to the meetining, finding a nice spot to sit.

[GlitterKitten]

Shimmerstream walked out of the warrior den and looked around. She saw her sister, Silverpaw, and chose to sit next to her. Did this meeting have something to do with all of the things that had been going on lightly?
cloudivity

[SpiritWolf_yt]

splashstripe looked upon the streamstone hearing the deputy call his soft gaze became curious, skystars burial was very saddening but it cannot let him become sad, he walked up and sat next to his mate willowfeather, his tail wrapped around willowfeather with a gentle touch he smiled and listened to the meeting
Wintermist [ im just doing this because willowfeather is next to splash you don't have to reply

[Rose]

Flintfang ducked out of the warriors den and into the clearing, sweeping his tail in an arc as he surveyed the area. A couple moment later, he trotted over and sat down in front of The Streamstone, smiling at nothing as he stared blankly at a fixed point, evidently lost in his own daydreams.

[SpiritedWarrior]

[ I see! Then perhaps that could be something for the two to work on c: ]


Him? An apprentice?
They just loved giving him those, didn't they. And yet none of them ever seemed to stick around. At this point he wasn't even sure whether it was him doing something wrong or just some strange bad luck stroke.

As he thought about this, his newest apprentice suddenly appeared at his side. His eyes moved to look down upon the smaller cat with a lazy and aloof look. So this was Littlepaw. She looked nervous.
"I presume you've seen the territory as well?"
He meowed with a slight nod to her previous statement. And as such things called for, he very briefly touched his nose to hers.

He was about to move on, when Blizzardwind's next announcement caught his ear. He silently listened, mentally recalling each designated cat. His fur itched slightly as the thought of requesting he leads a two cat patrol to the twoleg place (not beyond the thunderpath, of course) in case their medicine cats were there, but decided not to. 'Outskirts' included that and clearly Blizzardwind didn't want to risk loosing anymore cats. They should be able to pick up their scent in that direction without going far anyway - even if a little staler.

And as it turned out, he had a responsibility now. The ginger tom's green eyes flitted over to Littlepaw. Hm. He would have to think about maybe doing something concerning her gathering slip-up if Skystar didn't. Accidents happen, but maybe he should accompany her during the next Gathering. Just in case.



“A-actually… n-no…” Littlepaw squeaked with realization. “I- I know how to f-fight… a-and h-hunt, t-thats about it….” I can’t believe I’ve been an apprentice for this long and don’t even know the territory! That’s just great!

[SpiritedWarrior]

Littlepaw came out from the apprentice’s den with her fur slightly ruffled. She hadn’t groomed it since before Skystar’s death since all the stress of getting to know her new mentor and worrying about a punishment regarding her slip-up. I wonder what Snowleap will say in this meeting…

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Reeedwhisker followed Snowleap back to camp in silence. She felt horrible for her mistake back at the burial of Skystar, but she knew nothing else could be done; Fawnpaw had given Skystar her stuffed twoleg toy, that’s all that mattered.

He’ll be picking deputy. I wonder who it’ll be… he seems to be a good leader for us, but what if Skystar’s influence rubbed off on Snowleap? I just hope he picks someone who will be a good leader for RiverClan in the future.

[xavier.]

Pebblefoot
(She/They/He)

Pebblefoot heard snowleap call for a meet and stood up and stretched going to go sit with the now growing crowd around the Streamstone.

Specklepaw
(They/He)

Specklepaw looked out of the apprentice den and tilted his head before walking over to the streamstone and siting more towards the back of the crowd of their Clanmates

[poppy]

➵ open

Birdpaw was so so excited!! Her first meeting since coming back! Shooting forward from the apprentice's den, she sat right smack dab in the middle, and grinned up at her Daddy on the stone, then searched the crowd for a meeting buddy.


➵ open

Blizzardwind left the warriors den, bushy fur fluffed up as he sat near the middle side, so he could step in if any disrespectful cats tried to ruin his former apprentices first meeting as leader.

[starry]

[ poppy. Don't mind me hehe :lovesquee: ]

Tentative, Mistypaw joined the crowd at Snowleap's call. Nervous, she looked around, trying to find a familiar face. And there she was. Birdpaw. In quick strides, she made her way over to her buddy, purring. "Hi, Birdy," she mewed with a smile. "How are you? It's nice, settling back into clan life, isn't it? Experienced any reunions yet? Myself, I got to talk with my mentor Blizzardwind." And she was super grateful for that. He felt like a father to her.

[poppy]

➵ starry.

Her short name was being called, and the small blue mitted ragdoll turned her head to grin at her buddy. "Misty!" She purred, turning to give her buddy a quick nuzzle. "I'm really good! I saw Flicker and I made friends with Fawnpaw, and look! Daddy's up on Kestrel's rock! What happened to the other cat, the yellow one?" No one liked to talk about it, which made her nervous. She wondered who her new mentor was gonna be. Hopefully someone nice. She smiled widely as Mistypaw spoke about seeing her mentor. "Yay!! I'm glad that you saw him! Have you seen Flicker, yet?"

[Pitou]

**Doeheart & Heronkit**

The lilac queen yawned deeply, hearing the familiar call from outside the nursery. She hadn't realized she'd fallen back asleep! She blinked, realizing how much her lack of sleep through the night was beginning to effect her; it was all catching up so fast! She turned her head to look upon the grey kit climbing over her back and smiled. Heronkit's lip lifted in a mock snarl before she leapt forward and tackled her mother's face. Doeheart let her head duck away and sent the sickly kit tumbling into the nest in front of her. She stood up, stretching, as she leaned forward, grabbing the naughty kit by the scruff. She set the sickly kit down and brushed through her fur with a couple quick strokes of her tongue to lay the fur back down. Heronkit huffed.

"There's another meeting. Stay put, it sounds like Snowleap called it." The last meeting three of her kits had attended and made quite the spectacle for Blizzardwind and something crawled beneath her pelt at recognizing Snowleap's voice rather than Skystar's. She didn't need the kits making another commotion and, moreover, she wasn't sure what the meeting was going to be about and had a feeling the kits didn't need to hear it.

Stepping out of the nest and picking her way to the nursery entrance, with one last quick glance back at her wayward kits, Doeheart slipped out and sat near the entrance to look up at Snowleap.

[~Fierce~]

~Slatewhisker~
Slatewhisker padded into camp a bit after Snowleap. She had stayed at Sleepy Thicket for quiet some time, and the sky showed it. She let out a heavy sigh, her shoulders slumping a bit. Everything wrong. Now that she was back at camp, she turned to look at Snowleap and her thoughts finally processed what this meant for him. He was going to lead and he would have no help from other high ranks. She stood up straighter. He would not have help from the high ranks right now, but he would have help from her. She would do her best to help make his job easier. Of course, the deputy would do the same but she was still a warrior of the clan and she would continue helping no matter what.

She watched as Snowleap padded towards the Streamstone and she steered herself over there as well. She had expected the meeting and it seemed others had as well. She was about to sit down but she spotted her former mentor sitting somewhere else so she padded over to Blizzardwind, giving him a smile before sitting next to him. She hoped she hadn't bothered him but she felt comfortable near him. He had helped her through her troubled times and it seemed right for her to be close to him right now.
[Hope you don't mind] :heartbounce: poppy. :heartbounce:

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// Bluepaw | He|His|Him | RiverClan Apprentice \\

// Open \\

Bluepaw's head shot up at Snowleap's words. He ran as fast as he could to the Streamstone. Where's Skystar? Why is Sno- The white furred tomcat stopped mid thought. Theories were starting to run through his head, and most of them involved Skystar dead. Was the RiverClan leader dead? If so... how?

[Gay'Fluff]

Ferretkit yawned, flicking his tail. Getting to his paws he crawled out of the nursery, curious about the meeting as he sat down amoung the other cats.

[Cecy]

Silverfin dipped her head in greeting to Doeheart. "Having trouble with Heronkit again?" she asked. Although she hadn't had her own kits yet, she'd been helping the other queens take care of theirs. She'd tried out being a warrior, but she just didn't think she was cut out for fighting and hunting.

[poppy]

// Cecy Ravensong

Firekit marched out of the nursery, fluffy red fur bushy as she heard her mother tell her and her siblings to stay. Nopers. She was good, she didn't misbehave at any meetings, so she got to attend. She sashayed out of the den, but then paused as she heard her sister's name. "Heronkit is a good kit, you just stink!" She snarled in her scariest voice, glowering at the queen. How rude of her!

[judas]

{{open}}
Forever unsupervised, Rowankit was already rushing around the meeting area before the others arrived. Her thoughts were distracted by the leaves that Silverpaw had given her, she had dragged and torn them all around the camp. The sudden announcement that Snowleap let caught her attention, and she was immediately entranced with whatever the deputy had to say.
Where's Skystar? She thought, tilting her head. The kit was only 4 moons old, oblivious to everything that had been happening around the camp. Rowankit shrugged her shoulders, assuming the leader was a bit busy. Her bi-colored eyes gazed around camp, noticing the expressions of the other warriors and apprentices that had gathered around. Some looked sad, their eyes frosted over and their expressions dull. Others looked rather clueless, probably questioning themselves why Skystar had been absent.
Her nose twitched as she watched a few of the other kits be escorted into the nursery. She pondered where her own guardian was, along with her sibling. She was sure Koikit had found interest in something else, or perhaps was wandering around in the meeting space. Rowan's dark ears flicked up, listening in on the chatting from her clanmates.

[Raven~]

Softecho padded out of the warriors’ den, her eyes narrowing suspiciously when she saw Snowleap standing on the Streamstone. Softecho quickly took a glance around, but she didn’t see Skystar anywhere. What was Snowleap even doing on the Streamstone? None of what had been happening lately made sense to Softecho, and this was just another event that she would being adding to the pile. Softecho sat down with her Clanmates, both dreading and eagerly awaiting what Snowleap had in store for the Clan.

[Estelle]

And just as he suspected. Walking into the clearing, the clan began to gather for what was undoubtedly a clan meeting. And he knew exactly what this was going to be about. Cats asking what was happening prickled his ears; he so wanted to call them out for them for stupidity, but whatever. They (somehow) might really not know and it wouldn't solve anything anyway. Instead Gingerfrost sat down some ways of off the back of the gathering crowd, eyes trained on the ground in front of him rather than the Streamstone. This meeting would be a long one. If not in actually, then just because of the unknowing clanmates' reaction.


°----°----°----°


'Stay put'.
Yeah right. How was he supposed to stay put when his siblings got to go out? When he was well-behaved? Elkkit preferred to stay with the majority of his siblings. But simultaneously, mother counted for ten and the sickly tom wanted to know what was going on. He hadn't caused any trouble previously - so surely he'd be able to attend.
Sharp eyes scanned the nursery. His grey swirled fur prickled up defensively as he began to make his way to nursery's mouth, where he sat down to watch meeting. The calm but skittish kitten could see his mother from where he was - and his sister. So that was good. He could run to them if anyone tried to approach him, or back into the nursery.

[Lakestorm]

Pounceleap padded over to the clearing and sat down

[Frecklewing]

Frecklewing squeezed out of the warriors den, where she was napping. She froze when she noticed Skystar was nowhere to be seen. Oh no.

[GoldenDays]

Frozen’paw he-him

Frozen’paw padded up to the Streamstone. Snow’leap was up there. Hmm, he wondered why. He sat a bit closer to the front, normally he sat near the back where everything could just barely be heard, but his friend was up there, and it wasn’t normal for a cat other than the leader to be up on the Streamstone so it must be really important, plus he wanted to support Snow’leap.

[vellichor]

// open

beansprout // he/him

it was so incredibly hard to drag his heavy paws to the clearing from the warrior's den, and even harder to make the effort to look up at the streamstone. where snowleap was. not him. the siamese bit his lip and averted his gaze, trying desperately to save face. he wasn’t going to steal the spotlight again, not for a second (third?) time today. he would sit and listen, and everything would be fine.

[taillow]

Fawnpaw
After coming back from the burial of Skystar, Fawnpaw had tried her best to push aside the overwhelming sadness she felt in the pit of her stomach. Difficult, but not impossible she found. For there was one cat amongst the crowd that seemed to dull the sharp edges of grief, and her eyes sought him out as she approached the Streamstone. There were some voices that floated above the others, and the young she-cat could've sworn she heard her name. But pinpointing a source was pointless when her gaze already spotted the tom in the crowd.

Padding forward on now steady paws, Fawnpaw took up residence next to Beansprout, sitting close enough so that she could nuzzle her face against his leg. "Hi," she purred, attempting to make her voice as light as she possibly could. Her heart ached for Skystar, but it ached even more after seeing how close he and Beansprout had been. So she made a promise to herself and the departed golden tabby on the walk back that she would stick right by Beansprout's side no matter what.

From where she sat leaning slightly against the older tom, Fawnpaw directed her gaze up to where Snowleap sat. She wondered if he felt the same ache in his chest that she did; that Beansprout did. Perhaps with time it would lessen, but right now she saw no end in sight to it.

[ maelstrom - I just had to :heartbounce: ]

[Captain]

SNOWLEAP
⸻⸻⸻⸻

➣ After calling the clan all together, the tall oriental longhair watched in silence as cats began to gather. One of the first shields to appear in the crowd was Wormbite, thankfully, but to Snowleap’s surprise, the other dark tomcat looked soaked to the bone. He blinked at his friend for a few seconds, but decided to not question it and moved on. Warriors, apprentices, queens and kittens… Cats of all colors, sizes and age came near and the RiverClan deputy was glad for the turnout, despite its dreary circumstances. Another shield, Lizardfrost, looked like she had just come from a nasty fight, being covered in blood-crusted wounds. Oh StarClan, he would have to deal with that later. A small smile came to his maw when he saw Blizzardwind in the center of the crowd, as well as Birdpaw and Mistypaw too. StarClan had sent the two mollies back to them and Snowleap was grateful, giving a small nod to the apprentices. He would have to tell the clan of their return as well as rename Mistypaw and give Birdpaw a new mentor. Maybe this meeting would be a tad longer than he had planned. But it was fine. Everything would be fine. He saw Beansprout and Fawnpaw sticking close to one another, still supporting each other in this difficult time. Now, with this decently-sized crowd gathered before him, it was time to get this meeting started. His first meeting as leader.

“Skystar has left us.” Snowleap began, sweeping his partial gaze across the crowd, “Myself, along with several other clanmates, have buried him in the thicket and wished him well as he journeys to StarClan.” They thought about going into detail regarding the death of the golden tomcat, but with young kittens being present in the crowd, they decided not to. “I will be making the trip to the Starcave tonight to receive my nine lives and be named the new leader of RiverClan..” Snowleap paused for a few seconds before continuing. “...but before that, there are several things that we need to address as a clan. That being our medicine cats, RiverClan’s newest deputy, new shields, and the return of young Birdpaw and Mistypaw.” He looked to the two in the crowd once more so that everyone was aware of them being back in the clan. Being usually one to not say much, the oriental longhair found it difficult to know what to say or how to say it, but he hoped with time, that meetings like this would get easier for him to do. This was all new to him.

“The disappearance of Snakeheart and Reedpaw is no secret. We have been left with a proper medicine cat for some time now, leaving RiverClan without a healer to take care of our sick and injured. Many of us, including myself, have looked for them, but unfortunately, it is uncertain what has happened to them.” Snowleap said, shaking his head slowly, “But we cannot afford to stand around and wait for them to return. I only hope that they both are okay and the two medicine cats are not in harm’s way out there.” He snuck a glance towards Fawnpaw for a moment as she was nuzzled against Beansprout before drawing his eye across the crowd of RiverClan cats once more. It was time to tell the clan of Dustymoth's omen.

“StarClan has reached out to me.” The dark-furred tomcat remarked, “They have spoken to me and given me an omen to give us a new medicine cat, in hopes we will no longer be without one. The fawn that leaps across will bring forth light and clarity.” Another pause, this one longer as he let that information sink in, before Snowleap looked to the young brown-furred molly. “Fawnpaw. StarClan has told me that they have chosen you to be RiverClan's next medicine cat.” He looked at her for a few seconds, his one eye full of sympathy for the young apprentice. She had just come back from Skystar’s burial, still grieving for the leader, and here he was, telling her that StarClan had important plans and responsibilities in line for her. “With no living cat to train her, I can only assume that StarClan will train her in healing practices through dreams. Whatever their plan may be, it is StarClan’s will that this young, bright apprentice becomes our next medicine cat.” He decided to make her choose the next step in her new life, “Fawnpaw, if you wish to accompany me to the Starcave, you may. But if this is all too much for you, I can make the trip alone. I understand that you have been through a lot today, as we all have. It is your choice alone.”
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[Silverfur & Co]

zenosaurus Featherspirit steps up. "I'll go with u so u do not have to go alone.'' she didn't want anyone to travel alone.

[taillow]

Fawnpaw
Sitting next to Beansprout and knowing at least partially what was to come of the meeting, Fawnpaw felt... okay. The sadness still scraped at her heart and tore down like claws, but it felt bearable next to the older tom. Her eyes continued watching Snowleap as he started the meeting by announcing what had befallen their golden leader. He was to take the place now, and the young she-cat hoped that he would lead RiverClan out of their grief.

Birdpaw and Mistypaw? Glancing around, she didn't recognize the name Birdpaw but Mistypaw... that had been one of the apprentices who'd died in the battle, hadn't it? She had been just a kit back then, and yet it was the first confirmation that StarClan sent cats back. Maybe... maybe they would show the same mercy to Skystar, and then all of this sadness could go away. Fawnpaw would like that.

Next he moved onto the medicine cats, and she listened intently. She recalled her brief conversation with Snakeheart out in the territory, and how sad he had seemed. His disappearance had been eating away at her, churning anxiety in her belly and numbness in her pawpads. Was he okay? Was he safe? Stars, she certainly hoped nothing had gotten to him, or Reedpaw. Briefly, she bowed her head as if to offer a silent plea to StarClan to return them safely to the Clan.

Despite their disappearances, Snowleap would be announcing a new medicine cat. That was... good, she figured. It would keep the Clan healed and - wait. Blue eyes wide as her head whipped up, she easily found the deputy's gaze and held it, her own shocked. StarClan had selected her? But... she was just an apprentice! She didn't have any training, much less knew what herbs were even out there! All at once a buzzing started to fill up her head, her heart beat quickening and her paw pads becoming zappy and -

Breathe. Bluebellcrackle's words of what these were rang in her head, and Fawnpaw took a steady breath. This was StarClan's will, and because of that she knew it was now her path to follow. Standing on her paws, she cast a glance towards a warrior who had spoke, offering to go with Snowleap. Should she just let them go instead? She hadn't the faintest clue where the Star Cave was, but would she be letting StarClan down if she didn't go? With a nervous glance towards the warrior who had offered to go, and a swallow, Fawnpaw glanced back towards Snowleap.

"I... I will try my best, Mr. Snowleap," she started, bowing her head. She knew soon all eyes of the Clan would be upon her, and it made the normally shy she-cat's pelt crawl with anxiety. "I can go with you, if you want me to. I don't... I don't want you to go alone." But what about Beansprout? Would he be alright? Turning to look at the tom, it was evident the worry she felt for him. What words could she speak to him, to let him know that even though she would not be present in camp tonight, that she still planned to stick by his side?

Instead of saying anything, she simply looked back to Snowleap and nodded before taking a seat next to Beansprout again, giving him another nuzzle. At least she knew she would have cats around her to support her in this, but what about her Clanmates she didn't know that well? What would their thoughts be on StarClan's decision??

[ zenosaurus maelstrom Silverfur & Co]

[Silverfur & Co]

Featherspirit say and listened to the rest of the meeting there if anyone needed her or wanted to speak to her. It seemed riverclan was having tough times

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// Bluepaw | He|His|Him | RiverClan Apprentice \\

Bluepaw's jaw dropped. Skystar was dead. And he hadn't been invited to bury him? Snowleap was now leader. I am going to finish my warrior training with the leader of RiverClan. Bluepaw couldn't believe it. The white furred tomcat will ask Snowleap where Skystar had been buried so he could pay his respects to the former leader. After he got back from getting his nine lives, of course. And Fawnpaw was the medicine cat. Snakeheart and Reedpaw had vanished without a trace. So much was happening at once that it made the RiverClan youth's brain malfunction and Bluepaw seemed to stop thinking, his attention completely on Snowleap and Fawnpaw.

[Gay'Fluff]

Ferretkit's eyes widened admirly, first at Snowleap then at Fawnpaw. "That's so cool!" He whispered to himself, watching the apprentice for a moment more. As if he was expecting her to glow with stars.

[SplashyLumi]

Steamtail listened closely before nodding "May Starclan light both Fawnpaws and your path, Snowleap."

[GlitterKitten]

Shimmerstream silently listened to Snowleap. So many things had happened in so little time. Everything just jumbled together now. The perfect life she used to know had just vanished. Well, it hadn't been perfect, but it had never been this hard. And so many cats had gone missing! She felt stuck in a deep dark pit. Skystar had been a good leader. But what now? Would Snowleap be able to handle it all? 'Fawnpaw. Starclan has told me that they have chosen you to be Riverclan's next medicine cat.' Shimmerstream was jerked out of her thoughts by Snowleap's sentence. Fawnpaw was Riverclan's medicine cat? But how? She was only an apprentice. Well, Starclan knew what they were doing. And she knew that she would support Fawnpaw.

[Madelaine]

Skystar was dead? She hadn't known that. If only she hadn't gone to meet Mouseclaw. She would probably have been here. Blame for herself danced in her head. If only she was there for her clan. That was it she was going to be more active with her clan. Mouseclaw meetings wouldn't stop, but they wouldn't be as frequently. Petuniafire's clan needed her here.

[MockingRabbit]

Skystar's death came as a shock to Troutstone. He had already lost all his nine lives? "How did it happen?" He asked.