RiverClan Floodstone

[sol.]

Ryehawk is slightly jealous, but says nothing. lonely.lilyx SplashyLumi


She spots her father within the crowd, brooding. Erm.. at her? It doesn't click in her mind immediately, but she giggles a little. Ryehawk was jealous, a concept so foreign on her father's face it made her smile unwillingly. She thanked Owleyes for the comfort, before trotting over to Ryehawk's side. She looked up at him, batting her eyelashes innocently, and putting on her best 'please-don't-be-mad-at-me' face.

SplashyLumi

[elswhere]

She spots her father within the crowd, brooding. Erm.. at her? It doesn't click in her mind immediately, but she giggles a little. Ryehawk was jealous, a concept so foreign on her father's face it made her smile unwillingly. She thanked Owleyes for the comfort, before trotting over to Ryehawk's side. She looked up at him, batting her eyelashes innocently, and putting on her best 'please-don't-be-mad-at-me' face.

SplashyLumi
The colossal calico's nose twitches as his eyes land on Bluebellkit pacing towards him. Giving Owleyes a small glare, he wraps his fluffy tail around the brown kit tightly in his protective stance. Ever since her mother died, Ryehawk had always been a teensy bit overprotective of the kit. But if she ended up like Sproutkit or Weedkit.. He shudders at the thought and turns to Bluebellkit. "Please promise you'll stay in the nursery, or near me or Slatewhisker. You don't know the lengths I would take to make sure you stay safe.."

[sol.]

The colossal calico's nose twitches as his eyes land on Bluebellkit pacing towards him. Giving Owleyes a small glare, he wraps his fluffy tail around the brown kit tightly in his protective stance. Ever since her mother died, Ryehawk had always been a teensy bit overprotective of the kit. But if she ended up like Sproutkit or Weedkit.. He shudders at the thought and turns to Bluebellkit. "Please promise you'll stay in the nursery, or near me or Slatewhisker. You don't know the lengths I would take to make sure you stay safe.."


She watched as her father wrapped her up in his fluffy tail, squeaking a little at the suddenness. She leaned into his coat, breathing in his scent a little, feeling a little more at ease. Though her previous panic still had entirely subsided, she felt better.

She felt a shudder go through Ryehawk, and she startled, scared that she had disturbed him, but instead of a cry of pain, his voice rolled out. She listened to him, nodding. "Yes, papa." Even though she acted young, she still knew of the threat this imposed of her. And as she looked up at her father, she could imagine what he would do to make sure she was safe. What any sane parent would do. What she would do, if she was a mother.

She leaned into her father's fur again, thinking of the poor kits who had died because of whatever monster was out there. A small pool of panic steeped into her mind, and she straightened. "Papa," she mewed. "will Mama and Mr. Pikestar catch whoever is doing this?"

[dino.]

Bluebellcrackle strode in from camp and dropped a pair of fish on the preypile. She took one look at the chaos and almost walked right back out again but Zen told me she had to be here so she stays.

[Captain]

Standing near Marigoldleap as she tended to Snowkit, the RiverClan leader glanced around at the various cats that came closer. He raised his tail silently, warning everyone to stay back and to not crowd the injured youth. No words were spoken from Pikestar as he returned his partial gaze to the RiverClan kitten, watching her closely as several of her denmates mewed about what had happened. His ears twitched to the jumbled words of his clan that buzzed around him, but the oriental longhair said nothing for the moment. It wasn’t until Hollowstorm exclaimed a yowl out of concern and fear for Snowkit that Pikestar would raise his head to look at the black, gray and brown tomcat. He was half-tempted to send him a warning to be calm, to not terrify the young molly who was already going through a lot of stress. But he decided against it.

Once Snowkit spoke out to him, Pikestar turned his attention back to her, listening to the youth’s request to still go through with her apprentice ceremony. At first, he was fine with that. Her injuries weren’t as bad as everyone was acting and you didn’t need to be a medicine cat to see that. However, Pikestar realized that it shouldn’t be his place to make that call. Yes, he was RiverClan’s leader, but he should leave the dire decisions regarding the health and well-being of his loyal clanmates up to Fawnpaw. Marigoldleap too, but Fawnpaw’s word would be first in his mind because she was the one that StarClan chose to be RiverClan’s medicine cat. He didn’t give Snowkit an answer, awaiting the verdict of those who were tending to her. Bluebellkit seemed convinced that the young shecat was going to die from this. And Pikestar couldn’t really blame her for that way of thinking. She was just a child, after all, and everyone around her was acting like RiverClan was about to have another body to bury today. It was absurd that this was happening.

His ears twitched to Hawkpaw’s words, though he did not turn to look at the young tomcat. “I will be the judge of that.” Pikestar meowed, his tone firm as he responded to the apprentice’s confident words, “None of our apprentices will be assigned as camp guards, no matter how much prior experience they have. I want only warriors and shields responsible for guarding the camp and nursery. That is an order.” The RiverClan leader was stern and would not back down about that rule. “If you want to do your part here, Hawkpaw, then you can be on one of the search patrols we gather together later.” And that was that. He didn’t even respond to his newfound student’s comment about Snowkit being brought to the medicine cat den, even if he did agree. Again, it would be Fawnpaw’s choice. Speaking of which, the small brown-furred molly stepped up and finally voiced her opinion on the subject. “Your medicine cat has spoken.” He meowed to Snowkit and the rest of RiverClan, “Snowkit, your ceremony will be done once you are calmed down and better. Marigoldleap and Fawnpaw have my okay to take you to the medicine cat den to tend to you.” The health of a clanmate came first in Pikestar’s mind and they would have it no other way. This was his clan.

Hollowstorm’s words were what truly caught him off-guard. Was this warrior being serious right now? The oriental longhair turned his head to look at the black, gray and brown tomcat with confusion spread across his face. “I know that you are worried about her, Hollowstorm, but-” Pikestar remarked with a shake of his head, “-she is not dying. She fell on a stick and had a panic attack most likely. I don’t know, I’m not a medicine cat, but she is not going to join StarClan today.” Honestly, how idiotic could someone be to think that a kit simply taking a tumble and falling on a stick could kill them? Regardless of that, he remained calm and did his best to not do anything impulsively. Pikestar had no problem renaming her Dreampaw if that was what Snowkit wanted, but it wasn’t gonna be something that was rushed and done in the moment because cats were convinced she was gonna die from something so small. Hollowstorm’s words, however, did feel like disrespect towards Pikestar. Especially that last line. He wanted to snap and he was a whisker away from doing so, but the oriental longhair forced himself to remain professional. With that, Pikestar returned to his place atop the Streamstone, seeing Marigoldleap and Fawnpaw headed off to the medicine cat den with Snowkit in tow. Another cat soon spoke up and the dark-furred feline’s eye flickered to rest on Owleyes, a large RiverClan warrior. “What happened to Snowkit was not related to what happened to Weedkit and Sproutkit.” He said, simply.

“Slatewhisker, Lilycreek and I will gather the search parties after this meeting is finished. With that taken care of, we need to move on with this meeting.” The oriental longhair remarked, calling to the crowd below him for order and for cats to calm themselves, “Snowkit wasn’t the only kitten ready to become an apprentice today.” Maybe it was a tad bit… cruel to do this right now, but Pikestar needed to get RiverClan’s ceremonies done so that apprentices could begin their training with their mentors. Young Snowkit would have her time soon enough. And it was very clear to the dark-furred tomcat that the clan needed a break from chaos for now or else nothing would change. “Robinkit, Spiderkit, Flickerkit, Minnowkit, Ferretkit, Bluebellkit, Mintkit and Autumnkit. If you could all gather at the base of the Streamstone for me, it is time for you all to become official RiverClan apprentices.” This would be his first time doing apprentice ceremonies.

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[stag]

Fawnleap | Active Riverclan Warrior | She/They

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As The Shecat regained her ability to process the scene before her,her eyes shot towards Hollowstorm. Her pale yellow eyes trying to meet his. Anger beamed off of the demigirl. The warrior looked at Wolfsong,Her girlfriends blue eyes melting her heart slowly. “Thank you Dear,I have a warrior to deal with. Allow me to handle his lack of…decorum.” Although she wasn’t mentally ready to look at the kit yet,she was ready to defend Snowkit. “Hollowstorm. We need to talk,Now,Please.”
The warrior slowly fixed her stance and stood up,No longer leaning on Wolfsong for support.Fawnleap shot the Shecat a look of frustration. She would prefer to handle Hollowstorm alone but If Wolfsong saw it fit,She was free to join in. “One,Snowkit is Not going to die. Get yourself together,please. We do not need a child thinking that her falling on a simple stick is going to kill her. I would appreciate if you apologize to Pikestar and Fawnpaw for that,you have caused unnecessary drama and have started a small rumor about this child. Snowkit is clearly in pain,yes. Marigold has it under control. Two,Her Apprentice name is also completely up to Pikestar to give. You do not make that call. You are not deputy or leader,We have Slatewhisker and Pikestar to fill those ranks. Not some loud mouth and dramatic peanut gallery tomcat. I would ask you to remove yourself But I’m sure someone will do it for you since you clearly lack such manners.”
Fawnleap concluded her little speech to the tomcat,clearing her throat after. ‘What is wrong with Him,Making such statements.’ The warrior looked at the dark leader that sat on the stream stone. “Pikestar,If I could,May I Take Hollowstorm out for a chat about spreading such misinformation about such a situation?” She’d much rather have A private talk to the tomcat and ask why he would say suck things. Especially about a child who’s seemed to only have fallen on a stick. It would slighted hypocritical if she hadn’t said something and just cling to Wolfsong. The Russet and Brown Shecat turned to the small crowd of cats,Instantly turning back to Pikestar to avoid herself from freaking out and just running away. Her pale eyes locked with His as Shestood there.

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[Wintersun]

Standing near Marigoldleap as she tended to Snowkit, the RiverClan leader glanced around at the various cats that came closer. He raised his tail silently, warning everyone to stay back and to not crowd the injured youth. No words were spoken from Pikestar as he returned his partial gaze to the RiverClan kitten, watching her closely as several of her denmates mewed about what had happened. His ears twitched to the jumbled words of his clan that buzzed around him, but the oriental longhair said nothing for the moment. It wasn’t until Hollowstorm, who was Snowkit’s father, exclaimed a yowl out of concern and fear for his daughter that Pikestar would raise his head to look at the black, gray and brown tomcat. He was half-tempted to send him a warning to be calm, to not terrify the young molly who was already going through a lot of stress. But he decided against it. Honestly, it made him wonder for a moment about where Snowkit’s mother was. Why wasn’t she here to comfort her daughter? But Pikestar knew better than to judge another cat’s parenting style. He was far from a perfect parent to the children of his that were still alive.

Once Snowkit spoke out to him, Pikestar turned his attention back to her, listening to the youth’s request to still go through with her apprentice ceremony. At first, he was fine with that. Her injuries weren’t as bad as everyone was acting and you didn’t need to be a medicine cat to see that. However, Pikestar realized that it shouldn’t be his place to make that call. Yes, he was RiverClan’s leader, but he should leave the dire decisions regarding the health and well-being of his loyal clanmates up to Fawnpaw. Marigoldleap too, but Fawnpaw’s word would be first in his mind because she was the one that StarClan chose to be RiverClan’s medicine cat. He didn’t give Snowkit an answer, awaiting the verdict of those who were tending to her. Bluebellkit seemed convinced that the young shecat was going to die from this. And Pikestar couldn’t really blame her for that way of thinking. She was just a child, after all, and everyone around her was acting like RiverClan was about to have another body to bury today. It was absurd that this was happening.

His ears twitched to Hawkpaw’s words, though he did not turn to look at the young tomcat. “I will be the judge of that.” Pikestar meowed, his tone firm as he responded to the apprentice’s confident words, “None of our apprentices will be assigned as camp guards, no matter how much prior experience they have. I want only warriors and shields responsible for guarding the camp and nursery. That is an order.” The RiverClan leader was stern and would not back down about that rule. “If you want to do your part here, Hawkpaw, then you can be on one of the search patrols we gather together later.” And that was that. He didn’t even respond to his newfound student’s comment about Snowkit being brought to the medicine cat den, even if he did agree. Again, it would be Fawnpaw’s choice. Speaking of which, the small brown-furred molly stepped up and finally voiced her opinion on the subject. “Your medicine cat has spoken.” He meowed to Snowkit and the rest of RiverClan, “Snowkit, your ceremony will be done once you are calmed down and better. Marigoldleap and Fawnpaw have my okay to take you to the medicine cat den to tend to you.” The health of a clanmate came first in Pikestar’s mind and they would have it no other way. This was his clan.

Hollowstorm’s words were what truly caught him off-guard. Was this warrior being serious right now? The oriental longhair turned his head to look at the black, gray and brown tomcat with confusion spread across his face. “I know that you are Snowkit’s father and that you are worried about her, Hollowstorm, but-” Pikestar remarked with a shake of his head, “-she is not dying. She fell on a stick and had a panic attack most likely. I don’t know, I’m not a medicine cat, but she is not going to join StarClan today.” Honestly, how idiotic could someone be to think that a kit simply taking a tumble and falling on a stick could kill them? Regardless of that, he remained calm and did his best to not do anything impulsively. Pikestar had no problem renaming her Dreampaw if that was what Snowkit wanted, but it wasn’t gonna be something that was rushed and done in the moment because cats were convinced she was gonna die from something so small. Hollowstorm’s words, however, did feel like disrespect towards Pikestar. Especially that last line. He wanted to snap and he was a whisker away from doing so, but the oriental longhair forced himself to remain professional. With that, Pikestar returned to his place atop the Streamstone, seeing Marigoldleap and Fawnpaw headed off to the medicine cat den with Snowkit in tow. Another cat soon spoke up and the dark-furred feline’s eye flickered to rest on Owleyes, a large RiverClan warrior. “What happened to Snowkit was not related to what happened to Weedkit and Sproutkit.” He said, simply. How were the two events related at all?

“Slatewhisker, Lilycreek and I will gather the search parties after this meeting is finished. With that taken care of, we need to move on with this meeting.” The oriental longhair remarked, calling to the crowd below him for order and for cats to calm themselves, “Snowkit wasn’t the only kitten ready to become an apprentice today.” Maybe it was a tad bit… cruel to do this right now, but Pikestar needed to get RiverClan’s ceremonies done so that apprentices could begin their training with their mentors. Young Snowkit would have her time soon enough. And it was very clear to the dark-furred tomcat that the clan needed a break from chaos for now or else nothing would change. “Robinkit, Spiderkit, Flickerkit, Minnowkit, Ferretkit, Bluebellkit and Autumnkit. If you could all gather at the base of the Streamstone for me, it is time for you all to become official RiverClan apprentices.” This would be his first time doing ceremonies since he became clan leader.

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Robinkit

The tom took calm, yet hurried steps to the StreamStone, not letting his excitement take control of his body. He felt it was a bit weird having an apprentice ceremony right after a kit got hurt, but who was he to judge, this was a special time for him, and he was gonna try not to be overwhelmed with his thoughts. He would just focus on the now, and maybe try to calm down his heart.

[Madelaine]

Spiderkit stepped forward when his name was called.

[sol.]

-Bluebellkit-


As she heard her leader pull the entire event to a close, with a few words, and stared up at him in admiration. She hoped one day, she could be someone like Pikestar- quick-witted, collected, and influential. She leaned forward a little, happy for her sister. Her sister was going to be become an apprentice!

She started, remembering. Drat, it was her apprentice ceremony as well! She sucked in a breath, and wrapped her tail around her father or a moment or so, before heeded her leader's words and walking to the base of the Streamstone, fidgeting a little nervously.


[ moonyy for the Ryehawk mention]

[MockingRabbit]

Troutstone went back on all fours as Snowkit was taken away to the Medicine Den.

[Silverfur & Co]

Featherspirit smiled and looked at the leader as she smelled a faint scent of familiarity but didn't comment on it. As they say just on the edge of the clearing and Featherspirit paid more attention to the ceremonies then anything else excited for the little ones

[Gay'Fluff]

Ferretkit looked up in surprise as his name was said. He hadnt quite expected that, when the whole Snowkit thing happened. Shaking his pelt and cleaning his paws he padded over to the Streamstone. He was quite nervous for this. At least he had his friends, and soon Snowkit would join them in training to! He glanced over at Robinkit, smiling at his friend before paying attention to Pikestar intently.

[perseus.]

Mapledawn turned her gaze back to leader Snowkit will be fine, we have Fawnpaw helping her out along with Marigoldleap. Though their ear twitched slightly still in worry.


Fogcloud turned her gaze back toward Pikestar, I'm getting a headache, hopefully things will be quick from now on. I'll need some rest after that chaos. Their long tail wrapped around their paws as they watched Pikestar.


[not open]

[judas]

rowankit
{open}
another day, another injury.
things like this seemed rather regular now. with the frequent attacks, arguments, deaths. it seemed as if there was no longer a regular time within riverclan. rowankit huffed, narrowing her eyes towards the commotion around snowkit. snowkit is fine! she thought, flicking her tail with frustration. where was this commotion with her? when she was knocked away by all the fighting in the clan. her body tossed aside, a far harsher blow than a small stick.
rowankit narrowed her duel toned eyes at the leader. looking at his figure for a moment. how was he always so… cold? as if he’d feel like ice if rowan got close. she’d never spoken to the leader before, even when he’d been deputy. he seemed like he was in another world, as if the highranks were in a clan all of their own.
she watched the tom intently, seeing him face his clanmates once more. her eyes narrowed, eyebrows piercing together. a small frown pressed on her muzzle. her nose was scrunched tightly, claws digging into the soft ground. she listened, curving her ears as to catch every word that came out of the other’s mouth. she counted the names of the kits, mouthing them along as the leader spoke. seven. seven kits moving forward. seven kits forced to fight for a clan who couldn’t defend their own walls.
soon it would be her. she was coming to the end of her kithood. she’d be six moons soon, and it would be her in their place. it would be her to fight for this clan, defending the kits and elders. her gut turned, and she felt sick as she thought of the battles she’d once pretended to have. the reality of the blood, the past cats, the smell of death.
death had been a new word to rowan. her vocabulary never knew of it until the rogue attack. it’s what happened to silverpaw’s mother, to so many others. the smell haunted her, even after ruthless cleaning, she could still pick up on it.
”its like a death sentence…” she mewed under her breath, in an attempt to make sure no other cat heard. rowankit shook in her spotted pelt, teary eyed as the rest of the meeting came to follow. her gaze never once leaving pikestar.
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[for the pikestar mention]

[SpiritWolf_yt]

echoblue listened

peachpaw watched

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[open]

[CacklingMemester]

Minnowkit glowed with pride as she stepped up tho the Streamstone and sat down. She was going to be the best apprentice ever. Although anxiety seeped through the cracks, she was going to do this right. She was going to do it for Weedkit and Sproutkit, who would never get their aprrentice ceremonies, for Snowkit, who'd have to wait for hers, for her mother and father and sister, who'd she'd meet again in Starclan. She gazed up at Pikestar in admiration, someday she'd be up there, so she could protect every single clanmate.

[Sklee]

Amberpaw paused her thinking, any of her consideration, to pay attention to the soon-to-be apprenticed kits. She placed her left paw on her right and prayed to Starclan they had nicer luck with mentors then she had.

[Robin feather]

Nightclaw padded forward eagerly he really hoped that Robinkit would become his apprentice. He believed that the young cat would be a fast learner and become a wonderful warrior. He also needed something—someone—to focus on.

[Fawnhearted]

Seedheart
She/They
48 Moons

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Seedheart shuffled awkwardly towards the corner of the hoard of cats. She wasn't used to all of them yet, and they'd done their best to avoid all of them. The Molly had gone as far as trying to go hunting as soon as they had seen Pikestar prepare but had immediately regretted that decision once she heard Snowkit's squeals almost immediately,, and more so the ones of the clan panicking that followed.

The tortishelle felt embarrassed she had gone as far as she had to avoid seeing a large group of cats, and extremely guilty she has missed most of the meeting. Er- hopefully Pikestar wouldn't be disappointed in her yet,,

Snowkit looked more-or-less alright, and Seedheart almost used their injury as an excuse to go to the Medicine Cat's Den to "assist" but she was still taking Eelkit's 'dream', if it could be called that, and the news of her infertility. The idea of being near a kit wasn't one she was ideal to do.

"Hope the little mite is alright", Seedheart murmured under her breath, doing their best to catch up on what the new Riverclan leader had said. This was the first time he'd done ceremonies yes? He was doing a wonderful job in her eyes and she hoped that he knew that as well.

New apprentices! They smiled eagerly, new apprentices and warriors to the clan were an amazing thing to witness! Seedheart could just remember how she had felt at her own apprentice ceremony, and hoped the kits, well, soon-to-be apprentices weren't as panicked as she was! The warriors, Nightclaw specifically appeared more anxious then the little cats so it looked like they were more excited than anything!

[ This is genuinely so late cause I forgot Seedheart was in Riverclan lol, so I made it extra long for some of y'all to suffer through to make up for it XD ]

[Estelle]

**Doeheart**

The lilac calico smiled softly as she listened to the new leader. Her worries and reservations over her clan’s leadership was slowly being out at ease. Pikestar so far was commanding and putting off a strong front. She didn’t like concerning herself with clan politics, something she realized she must’ve passed on to her nephew as he had been so much the same in that regard, and it was nice that she was beginning to settle back into that carefree place. She felt now that she could focus on her kits. She’d had so much loss within her own circle over the past few moons, the depression of loss and stress of uncertainty had claimed her in a downward spiral. She felt better now than she had in moons. Her kits were near their apprenticeship and things were beginning to look forward. She still missed her nephew and lost kits dearly every day but the pain was beginning to come secondary to her excitement over watching her surviving kits.

Doeheart turned her attention to Pikestar as he announced so many new members to Riverclan. Doeheart welcomed the newcomers silently. Another wave of some relief came over her hearing of the addition of Marigoldleap. She’d already had one rush to Fawnpaw and she’d been overly pleased with how the young medicine cat had handled her seizing kit but Fawnpaw was inexperienced and at times unsure. It’d be a relief to know there was a secondary back up for more experienced medicine cat problems.


**Heronkit**

The small kit huffed to herself, raising her chin a bit more, as she eyed the closest of the newcomers. Another of the newcomers emerged from the warriors den, drawing her ire. Heronkit’s voice came out as a mumble. She wanted to raise her voice to be heard but she was speaking to nobody in particular, least of all her family, so what was the point? All the same it felt like it needed to be put out of just her own head. ”Riverclan doesn’t need no stinky outsiders to make us strong. They’re just gonna drag us down. And a Shadowclanner too!” Heronkit lifted her lip in a funky, distasteful snarl. ”How do we know she’s not just here to spy and hurt us?”

[ 2/4 ]


Elkkit didn’t really know what was happening, as always, he ought to sit closer to the Streamstones to both hear and see better, but the mere thought of it made the sickly tomkit wriggle and fold in discomfort. He could only assume how horrible it must be all at the front, with everyone so close to each other, pushing and chatting, overwhelming his poor senses. Disgusting, terrible, awful. His face scrunched and fur spiked just imagining it, leaning further into the nursery’s side, as if trying to hide from the world’s view. He didn’t want to be seen, that only ever caused trouble, with those idiots notably.

Distracted by his brooding, the small kit didn’t quite realise when Doeheart came up besides him, the grey shaded kit startling when he felt a soft touch to his right ear. Amber eyes shot up alerted, body relaxing when seeing it was just his mum. She was okay, he liked his mom. Lowering his gaze, Elkkit let himself plop against Doeheart, snuggling into her soft and familiar fur, his place of comfort. Lifting his gaze again, it was this time Heronkit who came into his field of vision. His gaze, expressionless save for his usual dark brooding face, remained on the little molly as expecting something from her; but darkened when instead she turned her back to him. Dummy. Disappointed, Elkkit buried most of his face into their mother’s fur, not wanting to see the Dummy who couldn’t take responsibility for her stupid actions. If she wanted to clear anything up, then she ought to be the one approaching him.

He wasn’t really paying attention to what was happening during the meeting, practically half asleep. Mom was his comfort place, decidedly anywhere else was unsafe. Feeling lethargic, the grey kitten cracked one eye – his good eye – open. He couldn’t really tell what they were all saying with their sudden outburst, it sounded very humble jumbled, positive and negative probably. With Heronkit sitting plain in front of them, it was difficult not to watch her tiny head bop up and down as she spoke, Elkkit just barely picking out some of her words among the humble jumble, mainly because he recognised her voice. It was only a few words at great concentration, but made the skin and bone kit knit his brows.
“What do you know..”
He muttered with an almost disdainful look in his eyes, albeit not fully intentional, he didn’t care.
“You’re just some kit who’s been cooped up in a den all her life.”
Much like himself, truthfully, but his point stood. He couldn’t be sure what his rude sister had exactly said, but went of off the assumption it was probably something stupid. Having added his two cents, Elkkit returned his full face against his mother’s fur, not interested in what was happening around him. He just wanted to be out here with his family, and not in there alone.


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Gingerfrost still existed at the meeting, having specific reactions (probably mostly internal beyond a possible frown or so) that Estelle won't be writing out because she hadn't the mental capacity to properly keep track of everything nor to look back at it now. Gingerfrost is probably questioning some stuff however, with snippets of tiredness and a sprinkle of irritation and exhasperation at all of the recent chaos and some of his clanmate's lack of working braincells sometimes. He hopes, and believes, Snowkit will be just fine and will probably be relieved when the meeting continues on Calmly. Again, calmly. Oh hey some kits are getting promoted.

[Peril]

Autumnkit || ceremony timee

At the call of her name, she perked and weaved through the crowd from the nursery. Oh, wow. Turns out she would be apprenticed today! StarClan, this would be fun. She wondered who her mentor would be. Oh! Would she be able to go swimming soon? Man, that would be amazing! The calico sighed dreamily and broke through the front of the crowd.

[shaae_26]

Killstone didn't mind apprentice ceremonies much. They were amusing to him since the kits were so scared but excited at the same time. He wondered if he'd be appointed an apprentice. He wasn't sure he wanted one though.

[poppy]

Birdpaw watched as kits were being apprenticed with a glow of excitement for the little kids, and after glancing back at the medicine den with a concerned light to her sky blue hues for Snowkit, she turned back to watch the rest of the kits get apprenticed.

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Blizzardwind watched the kits that were about to get apprenticed. he wouldn't be able to get another apprentice for a while, since he already had Cloudpaw and Stormpaw, but he sincerely hoped that the soon-to-be apprentices would get very good mentors.

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Tansykit sat on her rump. Today, lucky for everyone, she was tired as hell, so no screaming or jumping off stuff.

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Firekit was moody, so don't talk to her. Stupid other kits becoming stupid apprentices. She could be an apprentice if she wanted.

[Pitou]

**Doeheart**
Estelle

A small purr started deep in her chest as she felt Elkkit’s tiny body press into hers. She loved her kits with everything she had. Being a mother and tending to a large family had always been Doeheart’s identity. She realized she was slightly older than the average queen but she hadn’t been in any rush to start her family. And having kits with a Thunderclanner who up and disappeared shortly before she even realized she was carrying his kits was never in the plans; even the litter itself was outside of what she expected, so much death and sickness. She’d envisioned her life looking so very different, settling down with a Riverclan tom and bearing and raising his kits for the rest of her capable life. She didn’t know how she’d manage to find a respectable mate now but she realized she didn’t care. Her kits took up the entirety of her time but that was okay with Doeheart, they were her world, if only they knew they meant so much…

She wrapped her feathered tail protectively around Elkkit but looked on Heronkit with some concern. Elkkit was showing his low mood but turned to her in his time of need, a small comfort but it gave Doeheart some hope. Heronkit had always been strong-headed and wayward but the sourness and anger seemed to grow stronger every day and a barrier was building up, blocking Doeheart out in a way that broke her heart more than Sleethound ever could. She had dismissed so many warning signs of her kits’ paths, not wanting to believe there was anything wrong, and she saw that now but there had to be a way she could still repair it. A rift hung between Heronkit admins Elkkit that she couldn’t place and it made her heart clench. Siblings so young should find comfort and companionship in one another. Doeheart always believed in lasting sibling bonds but especially while they were still in the nursery. She sighed silently but turned her attention away from her kits. Whatever she was to do, now was not the time. Her ears pricked as commotion filled the clearing: a kit collapsing, onlookers crowding and wailing. Pikestar quieted the crowd and Fawnpaw and Marigoldleap whisked the injured kit off to be treating before Pikestar got back into his apprentice ceremonies. The sudden drama still tingled in Doeheart’s paws but a new sensation made her stomach flutter: anticipation and nervousness. Her kits would undoubtedly be the next batch up there receiving their ‘paw and mentors.


**Heronkit**

The mottled grey and white kit shuffled her paws in closer together, huffing silently. She refused to acknowledge cats who were defending these outsiders and she wanted to yell at Pikestar for even allowing such a thing. The feeling was made stronger with every word spoken about their intrusion and even more so with the praise for Marigoldleap. A kit cried out and the clan rushed to their aide,going on and on about the kit dying. Heronkit rolled her eyes, not budging from her place even as so much of the rest of the clan surged forward. Everybody drops eve RT thing they’re doing for that stupid little hairball. And as it turned into a wave of praise for the new former medicine cat addition Heronkit’s stomach churned with resentment. They didn’t need her. It’s not like the kit was dying, despite all the drama queens in the clan crying over it, Fawnpaw was a great medicine cat. It circled back to Heronkit’s circular thought: We don’t need that smelly Shadowclanner! That cat was a Shadowclanner and would always be a Shadowclanner.

[RavensCall]

Goldenleaf was worried about his clan. Kits were in danger. But there were to be new apprentices, maybe one of them would recieve Goldenleaf as their mentor?

[forest]

Standing near Marigoldleap as she tended to Snowkit, the RiverClan leader glanced around at the various cats that came closer. He raised his tail silently, warning everyone to stay back and to not crowd the injured youth. No words were spoken from Pikestar as he returned his partial gaze to the RiverClan kitten, watching her closely as several of her denmates mewed about what had happened. His ears twitched to the jumbled words of his clan that buzzed around him, but the oriental longhair said nothing for the moment. It wasn’t until Hollowstorm exclaimed a yowl out of concern and fear for Snowkit that Pikestar would raise his head to look at the black, gray and brown tomcat. He was half-tempted to send him a warning to be calm, to not terrify the young molly who was already going through a lot of stress. But he decided against it.

Once Snowkit spoke out to him, Pikestar turned his attention back to her, listening to the youth’s request to still go through with her apprentice ceremony. At first, he was fine with that. Her injuries weren’t as bad as everyone was acting and you didn’t need to be a medicine cat to see that. However, Pikestar realized that it shouldn’t be his place to make that call. Yes, he was RiverClan’s leader, but he should leave the dire decisions regarding the health and well-being of his loyal clanmates up to Fawnpaw. Marigoldleap too, but Fawnpaw’s word would be first in his mind because she was the one that StarClan chose to be RiverClan’s medicine cat. He didn’t give Snowkit an answer, awaiting the verdict of those who were tending to her. Bluebellkit seemed convinced that the young shecat was going to die from this. And Pikestar couldn’t really blame her for that way of thinking. She was just a child, after all, and everyone around her was acting like RiverClan was about to have another body to bury today. It was absurd that this was happening.

His ears twitched to Hawkpaw’s words, though he did not turn to look at the young tomcat. “I will be the judge of that.” Pikestar meowed, his tone firm as he responded to the apprentice’s confident words, “None of our apprentices will be assigned as camp guards, no matter how much prior experience they have. I want only warriors and shields responsible for guarding the camp and nursery. That is an order.” The RiverClan leader was stern and would not back down about that rule. “If you want to do your part here, Hawkpaw, then you can be on one of the search patrols we gather together later.” And that was that. He didn’t even respond to his newfound student’s comment about Snowkit being brought to the medicine cat den, even if he did agree. Again, it would be Fawnpaw’s choice. Speaking of which, the small brown-furred molly stepped up and finally voiced her opinion on the subject. “Your medicine cat has spoken.” He meowed to Snowkit and the rest of RiverClan, “Snowkit, your ceremony will be done once you are calmed down and better. Marigoldleap and Fawnpaw have my okay to take you to the medicine cat den to tend to you.” The health of a clanmate came first in Pikestar’s mind and they would have it no other way. This was his clan.

Hollowstorm’s words were what truly caught him off-guard. Was this warrior being serious right now? The oriental longhair turned his head to look at the black, gray and brown tomcat with confusion spread across his face. “I know that you are worried about her, Hollowstorm, but-” Pikestar remarked with a shake of his head, “-she is not dying. She fell on a stick and had a panic attack most likely. I don’t know, I’m not a medicine cat, but she is not going to join StarClan today.” Honestly, how idiotic could someone be to think that a kit simply taking a tumble and falling on a stick could kill them? Regardless of that, he remained calm and did his best to not do anything impulsively. Pikestar had no problem renaming her Dreampaw if that was what Snowkit wanted, but it wasn’t gonna be something that was rushed and done in the moment because cats were convinced she was gonna die from something so small. Hollowstorm’s words, however, did feel like disrespect towards Pikestar. Especially that last line. He wanted to snap and he was a whisker away from doing so, but the oriental longhair forced himself to remain professional. With that, Pikestar returned to his place atop the Streamstone, seeing Marigoldleap and Fawnpaw headed off to the medicine cat den with Snowkit in tow. Another cat soon spoke up and the dark-furred feline’s eye flickered to rest on Owleyes, a large RiverClan warrior. “What happened to Snowkit was not related to what happened to Weedkit and Sproutkit.” He said, simply.

“Slatewhisker, Lilycreek and I will gather the search parties after this meeting is finished. With that taken care of, we need to move on with this meeting.” The oriental longhair remarked, calling to the crowd below him for order and for cats to calm themselves, “Snowkit wasn’t the only kitten ready to become an apprentice today.” Maybe it was a tad bit… cruel to do this right now, but Pikestar needed to get RiverClan’s ceremonies done so that apprentices could begin their training with their mentors. Young Snowkit would have her time soon enough. And it was very clear to the dark-furred tomcat that the clan needed a break from chaos for now or else nothing would change. “Robinkit, Spiderkit, Flickerkit, Minnowkit, Ferretkit, Bluebellkit and Autumnkit. If you could all gather at the base of the Streamstone for me, it is time for you all to become official RiverClan apprentices.” This would be his first time doing ceremonies since he became clan leader.

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hollowstorm
he/him


Hollowstorm hung his head sadly. Well, there goes my chance to be deputy, he thought. Then he remembered he didn't even have an apprentice. I think I should take that up with Pikestar. I'll work even harder, bring him freshkill every hour. Volunteer for every patrol, make sure he's safe. he vowed to himself. He headed out of camp, prepared to be out there for a long time. He'd need to catch lots of prey, and give the biggest and most savory, to Blossomflight, Pikestar, Marigoldleap, Fawnpaw, and Slatewhisker. It was the only thing he could do to reprove himself.

[wolfie]

Wormbite took in a sharp breath at the announcement of Sproutkit and Weedkit. There was a cruel desensitization to the death of others he carried. Never surprising, sorrowful and if possible, he would seek out revenge. However, with kits .. that was not something anyone would expect. It was a cold shock, and he squeezed his eyes shut before reopening. Yeah. Wormbite wasn't a man with a moral high ground but even he was not willingly to law a paw on a kit. He was very willingly to lay a claw on anyone who was damned to hurt a little one, though.

He nodded at the statement he would be guarding Fawnpaw with Beansprout. Speaking of, the oriental wondered if the apprentice had any battle training actually. It might be best to run a few basic defenses moves over with her if there was a monster lurking in the shadows.

Wormbite was glad Pikestar was taking precaution with outsiders joining at this time. .. he was going to make no promises to bring said rogue back alive.

And there was chaos the blind tom couldn't really fathom. Wormbite could hear panic, but it did sound as if it was being handled. A look of confusion appeared on his face at .. the reveal that.. Snowkit had simply fallen on a stick and that was the fuss of everything? Was he missing something here? The hell, why was everyone acting like... you know what.

Wormbite decided he was just going to sit here and listen.

yep.

No comment.

[occultation]

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Slatestripe could scarcely believe his ears when Hollowstorm spoke up. Was the tom blind!? It was as clear as day that Snowkit wasn’t going to die. Several cats were still blocking the small tom’s view and he could still tell that. He flashed back to his confrontation with the tom several days prior, and his claws reflexively unsheathed. He quickly sheathed them as soon as he realized, not wanting any cat to notice.

He didn’t want any harm to come to Hollowstorm; no, that would be ridiculous. He just wanted the other tom to mind his own damn business. Why in StarClan’s name Blossomflight loved him, he wasn’t sure. And now the warrior had gone and made a fool of himself in front of the whole Clan.

Shaking away his irritated thoughts, Slatestripe’s ears perked as Pikestar called the rest of the kits forward to begin their ceremonies.

[SpiritedWarrior]

Irritation wanted to make itself evident in the young tom's body, but Hawkpaw did everything he could to hold it back. Pikestar had a point, but the tom was the age of a young warrior and had loads of fighting experience. Nevertheless, he remained calm and simply nodded in 'understanding'. Maybe if he's not careful I'll murder him first... the tom wanted to laugh out loud, but after discovering Lilycreek was the one who had found out who he was by scent and Fawnpaw being threatened by him, what was the better option? If I leave camp and she knows about it, she'd certainly take the chance to tell Pikestar I'm the murderer they're all looking for. I can't really take those odds... can I? At the mention of search patrols, his ears perked. Not because of interest. Because of panic. He had to get out of the camp as soon as possible, but the injuries and Fawnpaw would only hold him back. I have to disguise my scent. Now. The words Hollowstorm and Pikestar spoke were only muffled in his head as he attempted to find out how to cover his scent. I'll have to roll around in apprentice stench. That way, I'll smell just like another Clanmate. Ugh, gross. I much rather prefer my own stench.

But his hearing went back to normal, and he just managed to catch what Pikestar said about Sproutkit and Weedkit. Really? Cats thought their deaths were related to Snowkit's accident? Hawkpaw fought to keep himself from bursting into a laughing fit. How ridiculous must a cat be to think that? Seriously... these cats are amusing. Or stupid. Maybe both... Next up, Slatewhisker, a cat who Hawkpaw could only assume to be Pikestar's second in command, was spoken to along with Lilycreek about setting up the search parties for him. Maybe if I join one, I can steer them in another direction of where I've been... toward a border that isn't shared with ShadowClan. Pikestar is going to lead a patrol, so that leaves an opening for me to fool the entire Clan! The other two search parties won't really be able to get my scent... Slatewhisker doesn't really know it and Lilycreek can't be entirely certain about the murderer being me... I hope.

To Hawkpaw's relief, the meeting was moving on to the apprentice ceremonies. It wasn't really the tom's cup of tea so he decided to just leave the meeting.

[Hawkpaw has left the meeting!]

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Reedwhisker was disappointed in her Clanmate for such foolish thinking but thought it was best to not say anything to him since Pikestar was already doing something about it. Hollowstorm was frantic about the kit, which she could understand considering it was a kit that ended up causing Pikestar to pause the meeting momentarily, but Snowkit was not injured to the point where she was just inches from death. But no matter, now the meeting was resuming, and kits were being made apprentices.

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Littlepaw was almost embarrassed for Hollowstorm after he was spoken to directly by Pikestar. Sure, he was concerned for the kits' well-being, but so were her denmates and everyone else. Fawnpaw and Marigoldleap were taking care of the poor kit, so why make a big fuss? And search parties were being sent out after the murderer, well that was a good sign! At least the murderer would be caught one way or another. Patiently, she waited for the kits to become apprentices and get their mentors.

[Captain]

~Wolfsong and Moonfrost | canineantics Evermore~

Her search ended as she felt a pelt touch her own, and to the black tabby's relief, there sat her daughter. Moonfrost leaned down and gave the black and white apprentice a few comforting licks on the head, a hoarse purr rumbling in her chest. She wrapped her tail around her daughter, inviting her to come snuggle into her fur for comfort.
Hello little one, there you are.

From Moonfrost's other side, Wolfsong leaned her head forward to give Cloudpaw a warm smile.
"Hello Cloudpaw. Are you alright?" Wolfsong questioned, paws still wrapped around Fawnleap. The news of kits being murdered, a rogue on the loose, it was all very worrying. Giving Fawnleap's neck fur a nuzzle, she looked back up at Pikestar, waiting for his assignments on who else would be on guard to protect the camp.CLOUDPAW
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➣ Sitting with Moonfrost, Wolfsong and Fawnleap, the small black-and-white apprentice silently leaned against her mother as the dark-furred molly almost immediately gave her a few comforting licks on the head, followed by the familiar hoarse purr that Cloudpaw would always recognize as belonging to Moonfrost. Soon, the older she-cat’s tail would wrap around her and the fluffy youth wouldn’t hesitate to bury herself into the RiverClan warrior’s fur, more than happy to accept the invitation for affection. On the outside, she was silent, calm and overall doing her best to just remain neutral-faced towards everything, but beyond that, Cloudpaw was an utter mess. Within her head, she felt so many different emotions trying to gain control and the feeling terrified her. There were so many powerful emotions bouncing around, some she didn't even know how to describe.

The voice of Wolfsong broke her from the overwhelming static of her mind, forcing the small molly back to reality. “..Hello, Wolfsong.” She greeted the other she-cat with a forced smile, “I’m okay, just a bit tired. I haven’t been able to sleep well these past few nights, haha.” Was her voice shaking? Probably. Her heart thumped in her chest so quickly that it felt like it would burst from her body at any second. Cloudpaw didn’t like this feeling. The last time she had felt something like this, it was a pleasant, comforting feeling, but this was different and it terrified her. She refused to look at anyone outside of Wolfsong and Moonfrost. Stars above, she couldn’t even hear what was going on at the meeting she was supposed to be attending. Everything was muffled. She was surrounded by her clanmates, yet the feeling reminded her of isolation. Cloudpaw was terrified of what her mind had thought earlier, terrified of what her mind had tried to convince her to do. Why did that happen? Nothing made sense. Was she becoming overwhelmed by everything happening? Or was it something more? She didn’t know. But all Cloudpaw brought herself to do was to nuzzle her face into Moonfrost. That’s all she could do.

[perseus.]

Mothdusk watched the meeting near the edges of the group of cats, she had came in rather late to the meeting and didn't want to cause any disturbances.

[openish]

[Caspian]

Flickerkit didn’t know what to say, so he remained silent and bounced to the clearing, he didn’t mind his ruffled fur, he in fact smiled as he saw Robinkit bounce up as well, “I hope my mentor is fun” he whispered silently and purred as he felt the frosty air around him

canineantics

(Just so you know I replied)

[Nat]

As usual, Mistypaw hung back, quietly. She wasn't very noticeable, and that was how she liked it. Interacting with other cats didn't come very easily to her, so it was best to be on her own
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School and sorts are really hectic, so I won't be very active. I apologize in advance

[Wingnettle]

Mintkit (she/her)
White fur with shades of grey and blue eyes (https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4801&pictureid=32165)
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Mintkit winced as the strong voice of Pikestar called her name among the others. She knew she was supposed to step forth and approach the Riverclan leader, but her pelt was still bristling from Snowkit's unfortunate fall and the chaos that her clanmates her created around him.
She felt dizzy from the confusion and in the past days she hadn't realized that her apprentice ceremony was so close to be performed.

Mintkit glanced uncertainly at Lilyleaf, who was in the crowd still gathered under the Streamstone. What should she do? She had spent her last weeks in the safety of the certainty that Slatestripe would be there for her when she'd become an apprentice, but now that hope had been shattered. A pang of regret hit her, and she suppressed down the feeling of betrayal. Maybe, if I'd remained a kit Slatestripe would've stayed with me.

Now Mintkit padded forward, uncertainty showing in her eyes as she made her way toward the big group of cats surrounding the kits that were already there.
She stopped for a moment just behind the last row of warriors, glancing for a last time to her favorite spot on the shore hidden by the reeds. Should she step in, in front of everyone else? She shuddered at the thought and felt herself shrinking in her white-grey pelt, but didn't stop until she was close enough to be seen by Pikestar.

[ --ThunderTEA-- ]

[Captain]

With the meeting finally moving on and apprentice ceremonies staring, the tall dark-furred tomcat was able to allow his body to relax for a moment so that he could focus on something not so depressing and morbid. It was not too surprising when other cats took notice to Hollowstorm’s outburst though, even going as far as one of his warriors—Fawnleap—asking if she could have a private chat with him. Pikestar almost hesitates in giving the okay for that to happen, wondering if they should just tell the two of them to wait until after the meeting, but maybe it would be for the best if it was done now so that Hollowstorm didn’t cause anymore fuss. “That’s fine with me, go ahead.” The oriental longhair meowed, waving one of his paws dismissively in the air. He didn’t want to dwell on that for too long, not wanting to rob these young kittens of their ceremony. There had been more than enough chaos at this meeting and the clan leader’s patience was dwindling. That seemed to happen a lot.

Silently, the large oriental tomcat watched as each kitten appeared before him at the base of the Streamstone. First was Robinkit, a reddish-brown kitten who seemed to be doing everything he could to make a good impression. However, it was not hard for Pikestar to see through the attempt and see how truly excited and innocent the young male was. Next was Spiderkit, who was quick to approach and take his place aside his fellow denmate. Bluebellkit, who had been sitting with her father in the crowd, appeared hesitant to approach. The RiverClan tom couldn’t really blame her for that, especially after being one of the first witnesses to what happened to Snowkit. Ferretkit soon appeared as well, smiling at Robinkit before looking up at Pikestar with wide eyes. Moments later, the oriental longhair would feel the intense stare of another figure in the crowd and his partial gaze would find Rowankit, who stared at him with a clear displeased expression. Was there judgment in the young molly’s eyes? Surely. But it wasn’t something Pikestar was unfamiliar with. He knew by now that no matter what he did, there would always be someone unhappy with him. But that was okay. There was only so much that he alone could do. The dark tomcat was well aware of his countless mistakes and was trying to do better. What more could he do?

Minnowkit, Autumnkit and Flickerkit would soon join the small group of fluff balls that were directly below him. That left one last kitten to join the group: Mintkit. His single blue-hued eye searched the crowd of RiverClan members until he would eventually see the nervous molly appearing where he could see her. A gentle nod to her and the other kittens, he cleared his throat and continued onward with the ceremonies. “Kits, you have finally reached the age of six moons, which means it is time for you all to become official apprentices of RiverClan. You’ll become the new generation of our clan’s warriors, and I look very much forward to seeing how you all grow as clanmates. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as-” Pikestar would look at each kitten as he listed off the names, giving them a warm smile and small nod of encouragement. “Robinpaw, Spiderpaw, Bouncepaw, Minnowpaw, Bluebellpaw, Ferretpaw, Autumnpaw and Mintpaw.” He hoped that Flickerkit wouldn’t mind the new name that the RiverClan leader had chosen for them. Next up, the long-haired tomcat would have to pair each of them to a mentor. Hopefully, Pikestar will be able to do this without any fuss from either side. This meeting had become merssy enough already and cats were becoming uneasy due to that, himself included. Stars above.

“Robinpaw, your mentor will be…” His name scanned the crowd before landing on a black-furred warrior, “...Nightclaw. I hope that he will pass down all that he knows to you and turn you into a fine RiverClan warrior in due time.” Originally, he had planned another mentor for the young apprentice, but plans changed at the last minute and Pikestar hoped that this would be the better route to take in the long run. As long as Nightclaw was a good mentor to Robinpaw, that was what mattered to the RiverClan leader. There had been too many cases of neglectful and lazy teachers within these ranks. Pikestar wouldn't turn a blind eye to such things.

“Spiderpaw, your mentor will be Fogcloud.” Pikestar meowed, blinking at the black-and-white apprentice before nodding to the silver-furred tabby seated amongst the other warriors. Same thing as before, he wished that they passed down all that they knew to the youth so he could become a dire part of the new generation of RiverClan’s warriors someday. To avoid boring and dull repetition, Zen hoped everyone could just collectively pretend that Pikestar does this for every apprentice here.

“Bouncepaw, your mentor will be Elktuft. And Minnowpaw, your mentor will be Violetfreckle.” Two more apprentices with mentors now, leaving four left. Okay. He nodded to the spotted brown-furred warrior and then to the gray-swirled shecat with an approving nod, hoping both of them would be good teachers to these young, impressionable minds. Of course, if any of the mentors he assigned were deemed unfit to train an apprentice, he could change that real quick, but Pikestar already had enough to deal with on a daily basis. So the oriental tomcat gave everyone his trust on that responsibility. A clan leader needed to trust his clanmates, right?

“Ferretpaw, your mentor will be Cloudwillow.” He remarked, his whiskers twitching, “And Autumnpaw, your mentor will be Slatestripe.” The tall, dark-furred RiverClan leader had high hopes for these ones as well, knowing that all the warriors that he was choosing were hard-working, active presences within his clan. As far as the oriental could tell anyway. “Mintpaw, your mentor will be Fawnleap.” Pikestar meowed, stretching out his front paws so that he didn’t get stiff from sitting still for so long, “Last but certainly not least, Bluebellpaw. Your mentor will be Bluebellcrackle.” He couldn’t hide the amused glint in his eye, finding it too perfect to not set up like this. Honestly, RiverClan should’ve seen this coming.

From that point, Pikestar settled back into a laid-down position, awaiting for the new RiverClan apprentices to seek out their mentors and for the congratulatory chants of the clan to begin. Now that a new batch of trainable cats were in the clans ranks, hopefully that meant new warriors would soon be on the horizon as well. Not at this meeting unfortunately, but mayhaps the next once that would eventually roll around. The next state of business would be a few reassignments and then mayhaps a mention of future plans for RiverClan, but other than that, the oriental longhair felt like the biggest announcements were now completed. Though, he wouldn’t be surprised if his tiny stupid brain had forgotten something. He always did.
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Why are cats bad at making decisions?
They become so purrplexed.

[Caspian]

Flickerkit- no Bouncepaw was surprised at his new name, “B-Bouncepaw?” he whispered before hearing who his mentor was Elktuft, he scanned the clearing for his mentor
celeste

[sol.]

-Bluebellpaw-
[ post 1/100]


Her eyes glowed with pride and joy as her friends were named apprentices and given their mentors. She gave quiet cheers and smiles as they left behind kithood. Her heart swelled with her own pride as she was bestowed her apprentice title, and she held herself taller, and gave a small smile. She listened carefully for her mentor, pausing in shock and delight. Bluebellcrackle? Her heart gave a funny swoop of laughter, and she saw the look of amusement in Pikestar's eyes. He had planned this, hadn't he?

She gave him a smile and a look of understanding. Really? Her mind chanted.

She looked for her mentor in the crowd. She'd never talked to the shield member before, but knew roughly what she looked like. She realized, with a stab of wonder, her mentor looked a little like her. A bit of white in their fur, and blue eyes. Surely, this was no coincidence.

She looked around a little, praying she was going to do this right, and walked over to her mentor, praying her didn't look meek. She held her head up, and gently touched her nose to her mentor.


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dino.

praying you don't mind me taking initiative.

[Robin feather]

Nightclaw

Nightclaw smiled with pleasure at his apprentice. He had gotten Robinpaw! He was so joyed. This was his second first apprentice! No one can know about Bouncepaw, he thought. No one.

{ Wintersun }

[CacklingMemester]

Minnowpaw's blue eyes glowed with pride as she stepped up to Violetfreckle. vellichor

[Gay'Fluff]

Ferretkit lifted his head as his fellow denmates became appentices, and even purred when he got his own name. Getting to his paws, Ferretpaw looked around for his new mentor. Cloudwillow, was it? Spotting the she-cat he padded over, although his tail quivered in slight fear. A small part of him still wanted to be a kit. But, ah, to late now!
cloudy sky

[puppeteer]

Cloudwillows eyes widened. She wasn't expecting an apprentice! But, nonetheless, she was excited and determined to train the apprentice as best as she could. She looked around for Ferretpaw, and shot her leader a grateful and appreciative look.She saw the small tom come padding over to her and she bent her neck down to touch noses with him. "You'll be the best warrior." She whispered the promise to the tom.

{ @canimeantics Gay'Fluff }

[Gay'Fluff]

Ferretpaw touched his nose back to her's before sitting down. "I-i hope so." He mumbled, a small purr escaping him. It made him a little more happy that almost all his friends were apprentices with him. Soon Snowkit would be to!
cloudy sky

[SpiritWolf_yt]

Echoblue listened

swiftflight watched

peachpaw and CInderpaw listened

[open]

[shaae_26]

killstone didnt mind not getting an apprentice, and he smiled as the kits got their names

[stag]

Fawnleap | Active Riverclan Warrior | Demigirl,She/They

{ RiztheHuntress & Wingnettle }

The Demigirl Snapped Her Head up. Away from Hollowstorm the warrior Slight shakily stepped towards Wolfsong once more and returned to their spot of sitting. Slightly leaning in the grey tabby. A Wave of Comfort and Security Washed Over Fawnleap,The Shecat perked her ears at The Sound Of Their Name. Oh Wow- An Apprentice- That was quite the Surprise. “Oh.” They Mumbled Slightly,Instantly Scanning The Clearing For The Newly Made Apprentice. Fawnleaps pale yellow eyes landed on the younger cat. The grey Shecat Now Extremely Visible In The Crowd. The Warrior Sighed Lightly,Not At The Apprentice But At The Fact She Would Have to Leave Wolfsongs Side Once More. A Small Pain of Guilt Struck Fawnleap,
They Didn’t want to Just Leave Wolfsong,All Cold Turkey Like This. “Don’t Take This The Wrong Way,I’ve Got To Introduce Myself To Mintpaw,I Hope It’s Not Rude To Just Leave You All Alone Are Suddenly.” She Silently Tried Reassuring Themself. Wolf song Wouldn’t Mind,Hopefully? The Russet and Brown Warrior Made her way over To Mintpaw. Brushing against the Shecat,giving her knowledge on The Demigirls presence. “I’m Fawnleap,Your Mentor,I Hope Our Time Together Is Well Spent and Not Put To Waste.”. Fawnleap spoke swiftly and Sat down Next to Apprentice. Yet Found herself looking At The Ground More often than Not.

[Peril]

Autumnpaw || Cherry~
post 1/100
Hoping I got the right mention for Slatestripe-

The little she-cat brightened when Pikestar first said her name. She was gonna be an apprentice! Wow, wow, wow! She waited anxiously in the group of other young cats until Pikestar named them apprentices. When her new name left his maw she almost squealed in delight. Autumnpaw. That had a very nice ring to it. As he began to list mentors, she squirmed in place. Her name was one of the last, paired with Slatestripe. Okay, she could find him. She looked around for the tom, standing and peering around the crowd.

[Wingnettle]

Fawnleap | Active Riverclan Warrior | Demigirl,She/They

{ RiztheHuntress & Wingnettle }

The Demigirl Snapped Her Head up. Away from Hollowstorm the warrior Slight shakily stepped towards Wolfsong once more and returned to their spot of sitting. Slightly leaning in the grey tabby. A Wave of Comfort and Security Washed Over Fawnleap,The Shecat perked her ears at The Sound Of Their Name. Oh Wow- An Apprentice- That was quite the Surprise. “Oh.” They Mumbled Slightly,Instantly Scanning The Clearing For The Newly Made Apprentice. Fawnleaps pale yellow eyes landed on the younger cat. The grey Shecat Now Extremely Visible In The Crowd. The Warrior Sighed Lightly,Not At The Apprentice But At The Fact She Would Have to Leave Wolfsongs Side Once More. A Small Pain of Guilt Struck Fawnleap,
They Didn’t want to Just Leave Wolfsong,All Cold Turkey Like This. “Don’t Take This The Wrong Way,I’ve Got To Introduce Myself To Mintpaw,I Hope It’s Not Rude To Just Leave You All Alone Are Suddenly.” She Silently Tried Reassuring Themself. Wolf song Wouldn’t Mind,Hopefully? The Russet and Brown Warrior Made her way over To Mintpaw. Brushing against the Shecat,giving her knowledge on The Demigirls presence. “I’m Fawnleap,Your Mentor,I Hope Our Time Together Is Well Spent and Not Put To Waste.”. Fawnleap spoke swiftly and Sat down Next to Apprentice. Yet Found herself looking At The Ground More often than Not.

Mintpaw (she/her)
White fur with shades of grey and blue eyes (https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4801&pictureid=32165)
https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=5062&pictureid=32628

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Mintpaw didn't notice the warrior until a red, brown and white pelt stood directly in front of her. Her mind was still whirling with the awareness of being alone again. I don't know you. Where is Slatestripe? But the dark warrior was already leaning toward a pretty calico she-cat, touching noses with her to mark the beginning of a new path. But it won't be mine.
It felt stupid, and yet she couldn't help it.

As her new mentor approached her, Fawnleap's voice sounded cold and distant in Mintpaw's ears. She lowered her gaze and replied blankly, knowing that she was supposed to touch noses with her before anything else. "I'm Mintk.. Mintpaw."
Every second that passed, her sleek body felt hotter and hotter in self-consciousness and her head wandered away from the uncomfortable present. With a last effort, she lifted her head and craned her neck to touch noses with. Fawnleap. Cold shivers run through her limbs, and she closed off her eyes to block everything else out.

[SpiritedWarrior]

Reedwhisker stared at Pikestar as he continued the meeting. There were to be multiple new apprentices paired up with mentors. Now, that was interesting! Some good news despite all the bad news that has been given recently. And of course, as per Clan tradition, each name had to be called out in celebration. With a rumbling purr in her throat, the dark brown she-cat decided that she would start the cheers off to celebrate the future of RiverClan.

"Robinpaw! Spiderpaw! Bouncepaw! Minnowpaw! Bluebellpaw! Ferretpaw! Autumnpaw! Mintpaw!" About halfway through the cheers, she took a breath and resumed, beaming with happiness. Do well, young ones... the she-cat knew the apprentices wouldn't really be paying attention to her, but she dipped her head in respect and wished them all luck with their training silently.

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Littlepaw was rather unamused at the aspect of multiple new denmates. The apprentices' den was getting VERY crowded now. Yes, it just meant more warmth during leaf-fall and leaf-bare, but it would be very uncomfortable to be avoiding everyone's tails and paws when walking in or out of the den. At least I'm not going to be in the den for too much longer. I should be becoming a warrior this meeting, right? All my training's done...

"Congratulations, everyone!" she purred, not feeling the need to yowl out so many names at once. A simple congratulations should suffice, right?

[puppeteer]

Silverpaw beamed at the amount of new apprentices. It was going to be warm this winter, at least! She chanted the names of the new apprentices happily.
"Robinpaw! Spiderpaw! Bouncepaw! Minnowpaw! Bluebellpaw! Ferretpaw! Autumnpaw! Mintpaw!" She was excited to see so many new faces training to be warriors of RiverClan.

[occultation]

Autumnpaw || Cherry~
post 1/100
Hoping I got the right mention for Slatestripe-

The little she-cat brightened when Pikestar first said her name. She was gonna be an apprentice! Wow, wow, wow! She waited anxiously in the group of other young cats until Pikestar named them apprentices. When her new name left his maw she almost squealed in delight. Autumnpaw. That had a very nice ring to it. As he began to list mentors, she squirmed in place. Her name was one of the last, paired with Slatestripe. Okay, she could find him. She looked around for the tom, standing and peering around the crowd.

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Slatestripe was more than pleased to receive an apprentice, although he was surprised it wasn’t Mintpaw. He’d been expecting, and hoping, to get that little kit as an apprentice. But no worries; he could still maintain a connection to her.

His eyes swept toward his actual apprentice, the cat who he knew now needed to be his primary focus. His first ever apprentice. He settled on her, a calico with amber eyes that were searching for him. Slatestripe strode across the clearing, confident and proud.

“Hello Autumnpaw!” he chirped happily. “I’m Slatestripe.” He bent down to touch noses with her.

[vellichor]

Minnowpaw's blue eyes glowed with pride as she stepped up to Violetfreckle. vellichor
violetfreckle

the swirled tabby she-cat perked up her ears at the sound of her name. her name! she would be mentoring an apprentice -- minnowpaw, was it? violetfreckle padded up closer to the streamstone with glee, her tail-tip twitching with poorly concealed excitement. ah, there! violetfreckle let out a soft purr as she greeted her new apprentice. "hello, minnowpaw! i promise to teach you all that i know so you become the best warrior you can," the pretty she-cat purred and touched her nose to minnowpaw's, before gesturing her to come sit with her if she wanted. there was more meeting, after all.

[Sklee]

Amberpaw turned her head away from the announcement of death. It was inevitable and quite frankly, she was just tired. She yelled the apprentices names as loud as she could.



"Robinpaw, Spiderpaw, Bouncepaw, Minnowpaw, Bluebellpaw, Ferretpaw, Autumnpaw, Mintpaw! Robinpaw, Spiderpaw, Bouncepaw, Minnowpaw, Bluebellpaw, Ferretpaw, Autumnpaw, Mintpaw! Robinpaw, Spiderpaw, Bouncepaw, Minnowpaw, Bluebellpaw, Ferretpaw, Autumnpaw, Mintpaw!"

[Estelle]

Lots of kit promotions. Gingerfrost fluffed up his pelt, less bothered by the promotions than he used to be. As an apprentice he needed to share a den with those promoted kittens who would presumably make a mess of it, now it just meant more apprentices who may or may not cause more trouble. Although, warriors seemed to be quite the trouble causers these days as well, even if finding trouble was still strongly led by the apprentices and even kits. Such an annoyance, couldn't have one calm and uneventful quarter moon. On the bright side the meeting seemed to be proceeding calmly now, it should stay that way. As was customary, the tom chanted the names along with the rest of the clan, albeit not as loud as some would (it was audible of course, raising his voice was just never his preference).

[Wintersun]

Nightclaw

Nightclaw smiled with pleasure at his apprentice. He had gotten Robinpaw! He was so joyed. This was his second first apprentice! No one can know about Bouncepaw, he thought. No one.

{ Wintersun }
Robinpaw

The kit- wait now apprentice smiled at his mentor, and waltzed over and for a moment, he thought he saw some flicker of emotion cross his new mentor's face. Deciding he was seeing things (Thanks to the lack of sleep due to excitment) he brushed it off and bounced happily around slightly.

[Robin feather]

Nightclaw

Nightclaw padded over to his apprentice. “Well, training starts tomorrow!” he said, curtly. There was something about his strange mood…

{ Wintersun }

[Peril]

Autumnpaw || Cherry~
post 2/100

The calico had been standing for a while when she spotted Slatestripe. At first, he seemed to be thinking. That was fine! Cats deserved time to think to themselves. Autumnpaw knew she surely enjoyed her times to think. But when his attention turned to her, she grinned. Yay! He'd spotted her! As he made his way to her, she walked toward him too. He greeted her and bent down. What was happening again? She hesitated. Oh! She had to touch noses with him! That made enough sense. She raised her head to touch his nose with a happy smile.

[If this is inaccurate, I'm sorry. I kinda threw this together >w<]

[occultation]

Autumnpaw || Cherry~
post 2/100

The calico had been standing for a while when she spotted Slatestripe. At first, he seemed to be thinking. That was fine! Cats deserved time to think to themselves. Autumnpaw knew she surely enjoyed her times to think. But when his attention turned to her, she grinned. Yay! He'd spotted her! As he made his way to her, she walked toward him too. He greeted her and bent down. What was happening again? She hesitated. Oh! She had to touch noses with him! That made enough sense. She raised her head to touch his nose with a happy smile.

[If this is inaccurate, I'm sorry. I kinda threw this together >w<]

(You’re fine!)

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Slatestripe held back a chuckle at how his new apprentice seemed a little overwhelmed - in a good way - by everything. He was looking forward to sharing everything he knew with her. “I’ll train you to be one of the best warriors in the Clan!” he proudly proclaimed. A tall order, but he felt he could do it.

“The first thing we should do is tour the territory,” he went on after a moment. “Do you feel rested enough for that?” The last thing he wanted was her falling behind and getting lost.

[Wintersun]

Nightclaw

Nightclaw padded over to his apprentice. “Well, training starts tomorrow!” he said, curtly. There was something about his strange mood…

{ Wintersun }
Robinpaw

"Awww! Are you sure we can't start today?" The tom pleaded hopefully

[Peril]

Autumnpaw || Cherry~
post 3/100

She smiled and tried to hide her excitement. Oh, she was so ready for this! And he was going to make her the best warrior out there? Amazing! With a big A! She felt her pelt fluff up in her happiness. Yes, yes, yes! She loved her mentor already. And he brought up a tour? That was double awesome!

I'm fine, I slept allllll night! We can go after the meeting, can't we? she asked, making pleading eyes. Oh please, please! She wanted to get out of camp so bad!

[occultation]

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Slatestripe watched the apprentice’s demeanor brighten by about tenfold at his comments. Yes, she was going to be a fun cat to train. Slatestripe looked forward to watching her grow into a skilled, strong warrior.

He glanced over his shoulder, back at Mintpaw. He really felt he should speak with her. He had to make sure the shy cat was going to be okay with Fawnleap. Slatestripe was really the only cat besides her mother that she seemed close to. He also wanted to make sure she wasn’t mad at him or at Pikestar for making Fawnleap her mentor.

He glanced back at Autumnpaw. “I must speak with one of your denmates, and then we’ll get started with your territory tour. Wait here until I’m done.”

At that, he briskly walked toward Mintpaw.

( Peril Wingnettle )

[Captain]

With an observant partial gaze, the dark-furred RiverClan leader watched as the newly-named apprentices would head off to find their chosen mentors in the crowd. Overall, Pikestar was content with his choices during this meeting. He was sure that there were some warriors that wanted certain apprentices or apprentices that wanted certain warriors… there was no doubt about that, given the few expressions that he caught in the crowd below him. However, he felt no guilt or regret. After all, Pikestar was not a mind reader. If any of these young cats wanted a certain mentor or vice versa, they should’ve come to him beforehand. The sad reality of it all would certainly be that some of these mentors would most likely slack off and apprentices would have to be given new mentors. Of course, the tall oriental longhair didn’t want to think that way, but it was often the case. Speaking of which, there was at least one apprentice in the crowd that needed to be given a new warrior to take over her training. “While we are on the topic of apprentices…” The RiverClan tomcat remarked, tapping his paw against the stone surface “Nightpaw. It has been brought to my attention that you are… severely behind on your training, so I will be giving you a new mentor.” He meowed, sending a glance at the fluffy black apprentice with an unknown emotion in his eye, “Reedwhisker. You’ll be taking over her training. See to it that she learns everything you know as soon as possible.”

With the chants of the new apprentice’s names and all the ceremonies done for the time-being, there was one last topic to discuss, though it probably wasn’t something that should be even considered given recent events. Regardless, it was something that just needed to be brought up at this meeting. “Recently, I’ve been looking into new patches of territory that RiverClan could call our own. After ThunderClan reclaimed its ownership of the Cove, and our failed expedition to find new land when Skystar was still… with us, I think that it would be wise for us to look into expanding our borders in the future.” Pike remarked as his partial gaze swept across the crowd of cats below him, “However, given the surplus of rogue attacks, I will most likely not be putting much priority towards it as of right now. What’s important right now is protecting the territory we have now, and making sure every cat in RiverClan is safe.” He wouldn’t dare say that revenge was more important, because even if he did wish to track down those who killed his clanmates, the oriental longhair wanted to be smart about it. That’s all he could think to do right now. As that was said and done, Pikestar rose to his paws and stretched out his limbs. “Now then, I have much to tend to, as do many of you. Be safe, and know that we are all in this together, as a family.” The clan leader meowed, before dipping his head and hopping off the Streamstone, “Dismissed.” His bushy tail lashed behind him as he headed towards his den. There was much to think over and discuss with others in private.
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Why do cats make terrible storytellers?
They only have one tail.

[sol.]

- Lilycreek -

She frowned at the mention of the territory dispute, feeling ruffled. Several clanmates had died, and it was only Pikestar, then Snowleap's, judgement that got them out alive. Personally, she would have just let Skystar toil away in that fight by himself, but alas, she was called to 'aid their cause', so she was to go. The expansion mission was also a mark of the previous leader's ill judgement, especially since the abandonment and then death of Skystar. She watched as the leader dismissed the meeting, feeling antsy than usual.

So, the hunt begins.

[forest]

hollowstorm
he/him



Hollowstorm raised his tail. “I believe I know where the rouges that killed Slatewhisker and other cats are, and how big they are. They meet in a small clearing surround by bushes, not very far away. I believe it’s just outside of Twolegplace.” he called loudly. This was vauluable information, he was sure of it. He hoped Pikestar would listen.

canineantics

[Bean.]

Nightpaw’s eyes shimmered reedwhisker is her new mentor. She scanned for reedwhisker

SpiritedWarrior

[Silverfur & Co]

Featherspirit sat still a moment and then padded up to the snow tiger cat

[puppeteer]

Silverpaw purred happily that her sister had gotten an apprentice. She was quite proud of her!

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Pondwhisker nodded at Pikestars words and padded off to the warriors den for a nap.

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Cloudwillow headed out to swim, ignoring Hollowstorms words.

[perseus.]

Mapledawn hummed lightly at the end of the meeting before walking over to Spiderpaw, gently touching his head with her nose, purring "Congrats Spiderpaw, you got an amazing mentor. Fogcloud may come off as harsh but they mean well, once you get past their prickly exterior they are rather kind." They turned their gaze toward Fogcloud as they walked over to to greet Spiderpaw.


Fogcloud weaved between cats to get to Spiderpaw, leaning down and touching noses, "Sorry I couldn't get here before the meeting ended. I'm Fogcloud your mentor for the foreseeable future." Their voice seemed to be rough and cold but in their eyes they had an inkling of care for the apprentice.


[ Angelique ]

[Caspian]

Bouncepaw walked off to make his nest in the apprentices den

[Estelle]

Just one reassignment, that wasn't bad, usually there were more. After everything had settled down a little, so had the silent tom as he kept himself warm by fluffing his fur and starring out in front of him, mostly waiting for the meeting to end lest there be anything important left. Which, apparently, it did. His tail gave a brush to his left when the dark-furred leader mentioned this aim for new territory, and Gingerfrost made sure to keep an ear on his words. Sounded like the leader was bringing his attention to the rogue problem mostly, which sat better with the shield than scour for territory right away. With a small huff, he lightly shook his fur and disappeared upon being dismissed.

[Rose]

Flintfang

Flintfang blinked, listening to Pikestar speak with rapt attention before slinking away from the Streamstone once the Clan was dismissed. He was proud of his sister, Reedwhisker, for being granted an apprentice, but he would leave her to her own gadgets for now. The silver-furred tom made a mental note to talk to Reedwhisker and properly congratulate her later.

[ Motivation died, so mostly an activity post :,) ]

[Wingnettle]

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Slatestripe watched the apprentice’s demeanor brighten by about tenfold at his comments. Yes, she was going to be a fun cat to train. Slatestripe looked forward to watching her grow into a skilled, strong warrior.

He glanced over his shoulder, back at Mintpaw. He really felt he should speak with her. He had to make sure the shy cat was going to be okay with Fawnleap. Slatestripe was really the only cat besides her mother that she seemed close to. He also wanted to make sure she wasn’t mad at him or at Pikestar for making Fawnleap her mentor.

He glanced back at Autumnpaw. “I must speak with one of your denmates, and then we’ll get started with your territory tour. Wait here until I’m done.”

At that, he briskly walked toward Mintpaw.

( Peril Wingnettle )

Mintpaw (she/her)
White fur with shades of grey and blue eyes (https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4801&pictureid=32165)
https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=5062&pictureid=32628

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Mintpaw hadn't noticed the familiar dark pelt approaching until the tom stood in front of her. Switching her gaze from her mentor to the male warrior, she blinked questioningly wondering why he had come. He was not supposed to train her and she wasn't his responsibility. Furthermore, she was sure that Slatestripe wouldn't have that much time now that he was busy with Autumnpaw.
Shifting her weight from paw to paw uncomfortably, she looked down at the ground and waited for the warrior to speak. Maybe he wants to congratulate. At least he is here. But Lilyleaf was kind, and even though she was her mother, Mintpaw supposed that it was normal for parents not to hang around too much. Not that it really matters. I'm good on my own.

[shaae_26]

Killstone dipped his head as Pikestar dismissed the meeting

[occultation]

Mintpaw (she/her)
White fur with shades of grey and blue eyes (https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4801&pictureid=32165)
https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=5062&pictureid=32628

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Mintpaw hadn't noticed the familiar dark pelt approaching until the tom stood in front of her. Switching her gaze from her mentor to the male warrior, she blinked questioningly wondering why he had come. He was not supposed to train her and she wasn't his responsibility. Furthermore, she was sure that Slatestripe wouldn't have that much time now that he was busy with Autumnpaw.
Shifting her weight from paw to paw uncomfortably, she looked down at the ground and waited for the warrior to speak. Maybe he wants to congratulate. At least he is here. But Lilyleaf was kind, and even though she was her mother, Mintpaw supposed that it was normal for parents not to hang around too much. Not that it really matters. I'm good on my own.

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Slatestripe’s eyes shone with pride as he looked down at Mintpaw. He had only known her for about a moon and a half, and already she looked so much bigger. “Congratulations on your apprenticeship, Mintpaw,” he said. “I hope you aren’t too downtrodden about not getting assigned to me. Fawnleap is a good warrior, and you’ll do just fine with her. And I’m not going anywhere, either; if you ever want some extra help with your training, feel free to seek me out.” He glanced in the direction of Mintpaw’s new mentor, hoping he wouldn’t offend her by asking. He didn’t want to imply that she was incapable of teaching her apprentice; rather, he just wanted to continue to be there for Mintpaw. She seemed to need a guiding paw, given that her mothers weren’t around much.

( Ares for the Fawnleap mention )

[SpiritedWarrior]

Reedwhisker continued to listen to the meeting, there was bound to be more involved than just apprentice ceremonies. Of course, she always loved witnessing such occasions because apprentices were the future of the Clans, they'd be mentoring the kits who were in the nursery now. And then Pikestar had moved on to what seemed to be a reassignment. In this case, it was only one. Well, that was rare! And this reassignment involved Nightpaw, her temporary apprentice. Or- as the dark leader said, permanent apprentice. Reedwhisker was finally getting an apprentice! Excitement filled the young warrior's belly as she stood up to greet Nightpaw. I'll finish your training, Nightpaw. You'll become a great warrior one day.

"I will, Pikestar. I promise," she looked up at her leader and nodded firmly, casting a glance at her new apprentice.

The dark-furred leader began to speak once more, addressing the whole of RiverClan about expanding territory, but the problem with rogues was the only thing stopping Pikestar from giving the go-ahead. Perhaps she could ask more questions about where the territory would be expanded to after the meeting. Answers were better than just an explanation. And with no deputy to straighten out patrols, it would make it a bit more difficult. She'd talk to Pikestar about where they'd expand territory to later to appease her curiosity. As Pikestar said, he had a lot to attend to at the moment just like everyone else. She had to train Nightpaw.

( Ravenss ) ( canineantics ) ( forest )

But then the voice of Hollowstorm caught her ear. Oh, dear, what is it now with him? the dark brown warrior looked toward the tom and listened. Well, at least he had some news, but it was useless to the Clan given all the losses they've faced recently.

"Hollowstorm, while the information you've provided is certainly... interesting, Pikestar is handling too much right now with a murderer on the loose who is targeting our own. Not to mention, he has two apprentices. The rest of the Clan is also busy and is more focused on securing the Clan's future than battling rogues who we can't be certain are behind all the death. And Pikestar will deem it too risky to send someone over like a spy, so don't even think about suggesting that," she growled. "If you do want to help, I suggest you reinforce all the dens to make sure rogues can't get in without having to go through the rest of RiverClan."

With that, Reedwhisker walked over to Nightpaw, "Get some rest, I'll get you when it is time to train. Sleep well." She then padded toward the fresh-kill pile and went inside the elder's den to see if the elders would be hungry. If not, she'd go to the nursery to attend to the kits and queens.

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Littlepaw was happy for her friend. She had gotten a new mentor, which meant that the former mentor wasn't doing their job properly or not at all. Well, at least she got a new mentor. Littlepaw then padded to the apprentices' den and sat down just outside of it.

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Hawkpaw was rather pleased with how the rest of the meeting went. Nightpaw, a victim he's kept quiet about his secret, got a new mentor, but nothing else was interesting. Just some stuff about the rogue attacks which he was behind. The tom didn't feel the need to stay longer than he had to, so he decided to leave the meeting and go into the apprentices' den.

[Wingnettle]

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Slatestripe’s eyes shone with pride as he looked down at Mintpaw. He had only known her for about a moon and a half, and already she looked so much bigger. “Congratulations on your apprenticeship, Mintpaw,” he said. “I hope you aren’t too downtrodden about not getting assigned to me. Fawnleap is a good warrior, and you’ll do just fine with her. And I’m not going anywhere, either; if you ever want some extra help with your training, feel free to seek me out.” He glanced in the direction of Mintpaw’s new mentor, hoping he wouldn’t offend her by asking. He didn’t want to imply that she was incapable of teaching her apprentice; rather, he just wanted to continue to be there for Mintpaw. She seemed to need a guiding paw, given that her mothers weren’t around much.

( Ares for the Fawnleap mention )

Mintpaw (she/her)
White fur with shades of grey and blue eyes (https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4801&pictureid=32165)
https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=5062&pictureid=32628

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Big, blue eyes stared at Slatestripe's dark pelt approaching her from the other side of the crowd, after giving his new apprentice a quick nod. She wasn't really in a talkative mood right now - well, she was never in that - but she felt secretly comforted a bit by the fact that the warrior had actually come to congratulate with her. Now the absence of Lilyleaf was less piercing, even though she knew that he would soon leave her and go to his duties.
And now, I too have my duties. She reflected.

Mintpaw dipped his head to Slatestripe to greet him, and acknowledged his words with a twitch of her whiskers. She turned to Fawnleap, curious to see if her mentor knew him and what her reaction would be.

[ Ares ]

[Robin feather]

Nightclaw

“Today’s already been a long day for you, with the ceremony and everything.Come to the Warriors den tomorrow morning and then we’ll start with whatever you want.” Nightclaw dipped his head to the newly named apprentice.

{ Wintersun }
[VM when you want training done. I’m currently working many RPs so I may not reply instantly.]

[Zei]

Sourpatch flinched when fawnpaw had pulled away and sighed as she watched her go... 'guess i did the wrong thing again... didn't i?' she thought as she watched the medicine cat leave, Sourpatch knew that Fawnpaw was hurting, but like usual there was nothing Sourpatch could do to help, because she, Sourpatch, was useless, just as her parents had tought her... she couldn't seem to do anything right, but she kepted those thoughts to her self...

[SpiritWolf_yt]

Peachpaw echoblue and Cinderpaw And swiftflight sighed in grief still of the loss deputy but the clan must move on

[~Half-A-Witch~]

LilyLeaf was padding quickly over to her kit. "MintPaw! Wow!" she said to her kit. "I'm so proud of you!" She said "MintPaw! What a pretty name!"
-------- Wingnettle
{Srry for late reply}

[Wingnettle]

LilyLeaf was padding quickly over to her kit. "MintPaw! Wow!" she said to her kit. "I'm so proud of you!" She said "MintPaw! What a pretty name!"
-------- Wingnettle
{Srry for late reply}

Mintpaw (she/her)
White fur with shades of grey and blue eyes (https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4801&pictureid=32165)

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Mintpaw dipped her head in acknowledgement to her mother. She was pleased to see that she, too, had joined her apprentice ceremony, even if a bit late.

[~Half-A-Witch~]

Mintpaw (she/her)
White fur with shades of grey and blue eyes (https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4801&pictureid=32165)

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Mintpaw dipped her head in acknowledgement to her mother. She was pleased to see that she, too, had joined her apprentice ceremony, even if a bit late.
LilyLeaf gave a quick lick on MintPaw's head. "Now that your a Apprentice we should have a chat!" She said.

[Wingnettle]

LilyLeaf gave a quick lick on MintPaw's head. "Now that your a Apprentice we should have a chat!" She said.

Mintpaw (she/her)
White fur with shades of grey and blue eyes (https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4801&pictureid=32165)

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Mintpaw gave Lilyleaf a questioning look, wondering what exactly she was meaning with "a chat". But she said nothing, waiting for her to explain herself. She quickly rubbed her head with her paw, then licked her chest to clean her fur a little bit before continuing.

[Captain]

Standing in the mouth of his den, the dark-furred leader gazed out upon the camp clearing, his eye flickering from one den to the next in silence. Lost in his own thoughts, he would stand there for a moment or two before allowing his paws to move on their own. Pikestar would carry himself outside as he would gently turn his body towards the familiar structure that was the Streamstone. With a little wiggle of his hips, the tall oriental tomcat jumped up onto the rock with one single leap. It felt like ages since he had called together a meeting, but it had only been… about a moon, probably. Pikestar didn’t know the exact details and chose not to bother his already stressed mind with these things. RiverClan had dealt with a lot lately, so surely they could cut him some slack. He sucked in a breath before speaking.

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

His deep voice reached all around the camp, carrying from each and every den. Once that was all said and done, the long-furred tomcat would settle down into a comfortable laid-down position. His front paws hung off the edge of the Streamstone limply as he would patiently wait for his clanmates to gather below him. There was much to discuss at this particular meeting. Some things good, some things... not too good. But they would get through it together, as a family—as a clan—and Pikestar wasn't afraid anymore.
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( If any of these are wrong, or I'm missing anyone, uhhhh leave a message after the beep. )

What's a kitten's favorite kind of sticker? Scratch and sniff.

[stardust.]

Foxdusk padded over.

[beau]

Storksong padded out of the warrior’s den and sat where he could watch the meeting.

[ open ]

[Silverfur & Co]

Featherspirit n snowstripe padded over to the meeting

[Rose]

Flintfang
He/Him

Trotting out of the warrior's den, Flintfang settled down infront of Streamstone without a sound.

[WinterMara]

| Whitepaw of Riverclan | Streamstone |

She went over to the Streamstone

[occultation]

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Slatestripe's ears perked as Pikestar called for a Clan meeting to begin. Finally. Hopefully the leader would be addressing the rogue issue at this meeting, once and for all. Slatestripe had been itching to sink his claws and teeth into rogue fur for too long now.

He also hoped that he'd be able to get somewhat of an insight into how the leader himself was holding up. He'd gone through a tremendous amount of stress lately, and Slatestripe wanted to be sure he wasn't cracking under the pressure. Maybe they'd have a few positive things to go through, like warrior and apprentice ceremonies. That would help the mood around here.

(open)

[Fawnhearted]

Seedheart
She/They
47 Moons

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The tortieshelle padded to join her clanmates, as they joined under the Streamstone to listen to Pikestar's announcement.

[ Not Open! I'm way too busy to respond but have a habit of seeing meeting posts, saying I'll respond with Seedy there, and never doing it so yeah ]

[Dirtfur]

Cricketsting, with a bad fur day, sat down on his hunches and growled with annoyance; the cream warrior went to bed, then when he woke up it felt like a kit being lost in ShadowClan for the first time, but the kit was annoyed at it. His fur sticking out everywhere and stinging as soon as wind blow against, Cricketsting hissed and glared up at Pikestar.

(OPEN)

[taillow]

Otterfluff
Being roused from his grooming, tongue half-way out in a 'blep', Otterfluff's blue gaze lifted to the Streamstone. Ah. Meeting time. Sucking his tongue back in (but not before drawing a few licks of the chilly air) the tall brown tom padded forward and settled towards his usual spot between the back of the crowd and the entrance. He settled down in a half-crouched position, should any... challenges arise that required his attention during this meeting.

[Bean.]

BeeStream walked over and sat down, all these deaths have been bothering her, She couldnt handle it, Some warriors died. she didnt remember their names. The deputy died, a kit died as what she heard and nightpaw died. "Please no more deaths" she whispered

(open)

[Ian]

Flamebriar padded out of the warriors' den and settled below the Streamstone to listen to Pikestar's announcements.

[perseus.]

Cicadapaw trotted out of the apprentices den, coming and settling near Otterfluff when they were joined by Mothdusk, their mentor.

Fogcloud slipped out of the warriors den with Mapledawn following close behind the two settled together so they could stay warm.

[sol.]

Lilycreek, Bluebellpaw, and Kestrelpaw all padded over.

[puppeteer]

Yawning wide, Silverpaw slid her way out of the apprentices den. She looked around the clearing for a moment before spotting her brother. Immediately her eyes lit up and trotted over with a purr. "Goood morning, dear brother!" She teased with a big grin.

{ Katulaura }

[Madelaine]

Marigoldleap was still stressed out, but after hearing about a clan meeting. Maybe this could help with that stress. The molly moved to her fellow clanmates, sitting right near them. She was at home with these cats. They were all her family now. Marigoldleap looked around to see if she could find her mother Flamebriar. She didn't want her to go missing on her again. She needed her to remain in Riverclan. Spotting the molly she felt a little less stress. Her dear mother was still here.

[ open ]

[Robin feather]

Splashpaw hurried over to the streamstone at the sound of Pikestar’s call.

[Doom]

Sunstone hurried over to the meeting after Pikestar's call...he tried to keep the lump in his throat down as he waited for cats to gather. He knew what the meeting would address. At least part of it...and he was not looking forward to it. He wanted to get up and go looking for her, but he knew things had to be addressed first.

So, the ginger giant anxiously awaited for the meeting to begin, standing among the crowd. Oh, right, I should uh...probably... Sunstone awkwardly lowers his bottom to take a seat.

[poppy]

Birdpaw looked from where she sat outside the apprentices den, feeling very lonely. Flickerpaw was gone, and it didn't seem like anyone cared. Stormpaw was gone, and no one cared. Fawnpaw was gone and everyone cared but no one was looking for her. Beastgrowl had yelled at her Daddy so he wasn't someone Birdpaw wanted to be around anymore.... And that chalked it up to everyone. Oh yeah, and Daddy was up there and she didn't think Gingerfrost liked her too much right now because she mad him uncomfortable because she cried. So Birdpaw sat up close to the Streamstone, looking up at Dad, trying to transmit support through her lucid blue gaze to his darker eyes.

_____________________________

Blizzardwind padded up from his spot in the corner of camp. Hopefully there would be a new deputy announced this meeting. Along with many other things.

[stardust.]

> Foxdusk <

Foxdusk padded over to Birdpaw, a kind-looking she-cat. Hopefully this cat would be nice to them, considering the past moons. "Hello Birdpaw is it? The names Foxdusk, but you can call me Foxie! I'm a very nice cat! Can we be friends? I really need some new friends" Foxdusk spoke to Birdpaw.

// spooky jupi \\

[poppy]

// stardust.

Looking up as someone approached her, Birdpaw could help a surprised look sparking in her eyes. "Hi, Foxdusk!" Her surprise increased when Foxdusk introduced themselves as a nice cat. Okay. Cool.

"I need some friends too." She confessed, smiling weakly. "Sure! Let's be friends." Wow. New friend, bam. Right there. She looked up at her dad. He must be proud of her. Hopefully this friend wouldn't tell at Pikestar. Because if they did... It was a deal breaker. No one yelled at her Daddy.

[bubble[error].]

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

Bluepaw's head jolted up. Yes! He raced to the Streamstone. He was ready for anything.

[elucky]

Beastflame cautiously picked his way through the crowd, eyeing possible companions for this meeting. His scarred face drooped as he sensed the hatred directed at him. He looked around and then spotted Birdpaw. Smiling at the familiar face, he padded over and sat next to Birdpaw. Hello, Birdpaw! He sat down beside the apprentice and looked at her. How are you? spooky jupi

[stardust.]

> Foxdusk <

New friend! COOL! Finally another new friend! Foxdusk hadn't had any new friends for a while! WOW! "Well, you are an awesome cat Birdpaw, I'm gonna call you Birdy! Who are your other friends? I can't wait to meet them! And have you met Pikestar yet? He's awesome!" Foxdusk spoke to Birdy, they didn't care that they were flooding Birdy with questions, they just needed to do that!

// spooky jupi \\

[Rose]

Flintfang
He/Him

"Morning to you too, silly." Flintfang returned, nudging Silverpaw and bending down to affectionately lick the top of her head. "Now sit down and quiet your squabbling." He teased, mirth gleaming in his sage green gaze.

[ spooky sky - Silverpaw :heartbounce: ]

[poppy]

// stardust. elucky

Birdpaw stared at Foxdusk as they fired questions at her, and she blinked rapidly, trying to remember it all. All the questions were about some heavy topics for her, and she winced slightly. You won't be getting to meet any of my other friends, Foxdusk. They're all gone.

She nodded, smiling weakly again as Foxdusk declared that her nickname would be Birdy. Nothing new there. It was fine. It was one of the many names that Birdpaw was called. "And I'll call you Foxie!" Her voice trembled a tad at the end, but only because out of the corner of her eye, she saw Beastgrowl coming closer. She was too conflicted on him. She didn't know what to do. "Um... some of my other friends are Flickerpaw, Fawnpaw and Stormpaw. And Gingerfrost is my friend, too.... but I'm sure you've already met him. And.... and my other friends are gone. I'm sure they'll be back soon, though." Was she? No. But she didn't want to annoy someone else with her problems.

"I've met him, yeah. He's uh.... he's my dad." If he still wanted to be. She didn't know. They didn't talk that much anymore. Blinking rapidly, she couldn't help how her breath faltered as Beastgrowl sat beside her. She was so conflicted on how to go about their friendship. One one paw, they could relate and he was a great friend. But hearing the side of him that had been unleashed against her father, she wasn't sure if he was as kind as he had seemed.

Glancing back at Beastflame after mustering up the courage, she smiled a wobbly, conflicted smile at him. "Hey, Beastgrowl. I'm okay, h-how're you?" Ugh, awkward. She shifted uneasy paws, trying not to show her confusion on her face. She couldn't make a decision yet. She didn't know his side of the story.

Looking over again at Foxdusk, prepping for another round of questions, she did her best to breathe in and breathe out, in calming breaths. Okay. It was okay. She could do this. (if only Flickerpaw was here, though. She always knew what to do.)

[Sklee]

Amberpaw padded over, both tired and excited to hear whatever news there was. Probably more death.

[Apollo.]

- .Fennelcall. -
( Angelique Ravenss )

The tom padded into camp, noticing all of the clan beginning to gather under the Streamstone he realised that Pikestar must've just called a meeting as he arrived, Fennelcall swiftly trotted over to join the crowd, taking a moment to see if he could spot any of his siblings or someone he was friendly with to sit with, before deciding to sit next to Marigoldleap and Beestream, giving both of them a little nod to say hello before curling his tail around his paws.

Beestream looked nervous about the meeting, actually now that Fennelcall was looking most cats seemed to be at least a little worried about what would be talked about. There had been so many deceased announced during meetings recently that everyone had started to associate the meetings with the announcement of death. Marigoldleap looked a bit worried herself, but unlike Beestream it didn't seem to be about the meeting, he reminded himself to make sure she was okay after the meeting.

[RavensCall]

Featherspirit n snowstripe padded over to the meeting
Goldenleaf said hi to Featherspirit and sat down

[Silverfur & Co]

Goldenleaf said hi to Featherspirit and sat down


Featherspirit said hi back n went quiet

[RavensCall]

Featherspirit said hi back n went quiet
Goldenleaf’s tail curled around Featherspirit but it took him way too long to figure that out.

[sock]

Rainglow took a seat near the back of the crowd.

[stardust.]

> Foxdusk <

Foxdusk nodded at Birdpaw, "Yes! Thank you Birdpaw" They shouted, it was a very spectacular and exciting day! Flickerpaw, Fawnpaw, Stormpaw, they thought. One of Birdpaw's friends is the medicine cat? Boy am I in for a treat!, Foxdusk thought. "Wow, one of your friends is the medicine cat! That's cool! Unfortunately, I haven't seen Fawnpaw in a couple days. Maybe she's on an adventure! Looking for new herbs!" Hopefully Pikestar would address that at this current meeting. Along with many other things.

Then Birdpaw spoke about Gingerfrost, a shield that Foxdusk didn't personally know. But they saw them around from time to time. Foxdusk looked down when Birdpaw spoke about how all of her other friends were missing, "Yeah.. I feel you.. My sibling Beestream went missing for a few moons.. So.. We have a lot in common Birdpaw.." They spoke to Birdpaw.. This cat was so nice.. But it seemed like they went through some really hard things..

Foxdusk froze when Birdpaw told them that Pikestar was her dad. BIRDPAW? THEY WERE TALKING TO THE LEADER'S DAUGHTER?? NO WAY!!! WOW!!! WOWZA!!!! THIS WAS JUST GOING TO BE THE GREATEST DAY IN HISTORY!!!! WOW!!!!

Foxdusk heard footsteps trotting towards them, it was Beastgrowl. The warrior who made that commotion the other day. Beastgrowl might also be friends with Birdpaw, Foxdusk thought. "Hello Beastie! I'm Foxie! Hey! Let's be friends! Shall we?" Foxdusk spoke, another new friend hopefully! YAY!!! Everyone seemed to be approaching them and Birdpaw!

// jupiter elucky \\

[Spotty]

Adderscale

Right, a meeting. He had been looking forward to this one for quite a while since after Slatewhisker's death RIverclan had been left without a deputy, and a second-in-command was important in that case something would happen to Pikestar.

[nykyrian]

➴|Larkpaw|➶
He/They| Open |WC:173

He swiftly trotted over to where the other cats were gathering. Blue eyes stopping to look over the crowd, noticing the tabby pelt of his sister. Though he made no move to sit near her, he found he presence slightly comforting nonetheless.

They instead choose to sit at the front of the crowd. A rather unpleasant look was on their face, serving as a wall between themself and their clanmates. They were here for the meeting, not to make idle conversation.

Worry and apprehension could be felt throughout the crowd, and though he didn't resonate with the first part, he understood it. Meetings had become nothing but announcements of deaths, and it made you wonder just who is next. Still the apprentice had high hopes for this one. Would their new deputy finally be announced? All in all that was a rather sore topic, as the boy would've loved to have a place in the running. He still tried to find it exciting for the others sake, even if it was difficult.


#03

[SpiritWolf_yt]

Cinderpaw peachpaw echoblue swiftflight gathered and listened and watched

[open]

[Zei]

Sourpatch, Wisteriawhisper and Hollykiy plus Flashfang pranced over to watch silently

[Dark]

Fishkit
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Fishkit sauntered out of the nursery and over to the Streamstone. 'It's finally time' he thought to himself. Today he'd finally be an apprentice! Or so he hoped, he and his siblings had been waiting quite a while and he remembered his brief conversation with Pidgeonkit about how long the whole thing was taking. He stopped at the edge of the gathering cats in order to not have to be too close to any of them and sat down. Finally, he'd be out of the nursery with all those noisy kits

[Captain]

CLOUDPAW
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➣ Silently, the fluffy black-and-white molly slipped out of the apprentice’s den and took a seat towards the back of the crowd of RiverClan cats. It wasn’t the best place for her to sit considering how short she was compared to every other cat in her clan, but Cloudpaw wasn’t really the type to want attention drawn to her. She just wanted to attend Pikestar’s meeting and nothing more. Something told the young she-cat that this was gonna be a long one, which never meant anything good. And Cloudpaw wasn’t referring to the clan leader’s announcements persay, no, she was talking about the crowd itself. Cats always liked to start up drama and never just have a peaceful day. She knew that well enough. Her tail curled around her paws as she lifted her half-lidded light blue gaze to rest on the oriental tomcat, awaiting his words.
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[ not open for interaction, just want to have cloudpaw here for her own reactions ]

[Faith.]

Dappledpaw came over to the Streamstone. Her paws kneaded the ground anxiously, what could this meeting be about? So many things were going on in the clans...

Dewsong squeezed out of the nursery, and sat somewhat in the middle of the crowd.

[elucky]

Beastgrowl looked at Birdpaw. She seemed uncomfortable. It was because of him, wasn't it? Because he stood up for himself against her lazy father. And then she didn't mention his as one of her friends, so he narrowed his eyes. I'm your friend too, right Birdpaw? There was venom in his eyes as he glared at her. Of course. She had was only friends with him until other cats didn't like him, then she turned on him. Right? His voice was a little louder this time, as he frowned in disappointment at her. She had to go along with everything everyone said. What a disappointing thing. The scarred tom, with another disappointed look at Birdpaw, turned to look at Foxdusk. Sure, Lets be friends Foxy! He smiled, sitting down next to both of the cats, so close that his fur was touching Foxdusk's side and his other side was touching Birdpaw's. Friends sat close, right?

jupiter stardust.

[ShadeCosmic]

DRIZZLEPAW

Drizzlepaw was already sitting and looking around when Pikestar called a meeting. She walked over to the back and sat behind. So which death is it today? she thought gloomily

She curled her tail around her paws and started fidgeting with her claws while she waited for the leader to start speaking
[Open for Interactions of any Kind]

[perseus.]

Fogcloud ears perked when she heard a warrior voice filled with venom. The silver turned her head and when their hazel eyes landed on Beastgrowl threatening an apprentice they growled and stalked over, “Back off Now.” Fogcloud’s voice was deadly calm as they glared at the warrior.

elucky

[MockingRabbit]

BeeStream walked over and sat down, all these deaths have been bothering her, She couldnt handle it, Some warriors died. she didnt remember their names. The deputy died, a kit died as what she heard and nightpaw died. "Please no more deaths" she whispered

(open)
"StarClan forbid it!" Troutstone mewed sitting down next to her. He hadn't thought about more deaths, until he heard Beestream. The thought worried him and put him in a slightly worse mood.

[dino.]

// elucky jupiter ;; hope y'all don't mind me sliding birch in here o7 [ stardust. for brief fox mention ]

>Birchpaw<
At Pikestar's call, Birchpaw slid out of the apprentices' den with a yawn and a tired flick of his ear. After the other day's "Beast-ident" as the tabby had started calling it, he couldn't help but wonder if today's meeting would have something to do with it. He caught sight of the wretched tom across the crowd as he made his way forward and felt his heart twist with anger at just a glimpse of the warrior's pelt. Count your days, he snarled to himself with a scowl.

Birchpaw almost turned away without a second thought on the matter, but his olive eyes happened to flicker briefly across the apprentice in front of Beastgrowl, and his ears swiveled toward them just in time to catch the words that were spoken.

His blood ran cold.

It wasn't the words thrown into the air between the two so much as it was the tone they were spoken with; vile, twisted, and venemous, and if they were to have a form it would undoubtedly be a snake coiled amongst the brush just out of sight. Birchpaw's heart twisted a second time as red flashed across his vision.

He turned his paws in the two's direction without thinking, and within moments found himself planted right in front of Beastgrowl. His body was angled diagonally to Birdpaw, an attempt to protect her without sliding between the two, because Beastgrowl was touching her he was touching her and Birchpaw had half a mind to tear the tom's fur off. Foxdusk on the other side of them was noticed briefly and then cast aside as utterly unimportant.

His normally sleepy demeanor was gone, replaced with a dark scowl and bristling fur. "Get away from her," he spat. "You think you can scare cats into being friends with you, after you just insulted their family? Back off."

[occultation]

https://i.ibb.co/4NzjzpV/cooltext417752208482045.png

Slatestripe snapped his head around as a confrontation broke out behind him. Figures it would be Beastgrowl again! That cat can’t stop, can he?

“That’s enough!” he hissed. “Pikestar!” he called to the leader. “I don’t mean to be a bother, since I know that we have a meeting to carry on with. But it seems one of your warriors has failed to understand what boundaries are. What would you like us to do about that? Beastgrowl seems to think that he has the right to touch apprentices who have indicated they aren’t open to physical contact, and is openly manipulating your own daughter into being friends with him. I think it would be completely appropriate for us to decide right now whether we want that kind of scum in our Clan.”

(Slate is being genuine in this post and is not at all trying to disrespect Pikestar. He’s just infuriated at the blatant abuse of a child)

( canineantics elucky dino. oleander )

[taillow]

Otterfluff
Interesting. This was the tom he had wished to speak about, the one who weaponized family so nonchalantly. And now he was trying to bully Birdpaw into being friends? Hmm. Rising to his paws from where he sat in the back, he watched the scene unfold. There were many voices being added to the mix, so he didn't feel the need to add his. Instead he moved his calm stare from Beastgrowl - more like a whiny 'paw in his mind - to Pikestar. He was no shield, but he would step in if needed.

Actually, you know what, screw that. This wasn't going to become a problem anymore than it already had been. Otterfluff had no doubt that Beastgrowl would like interrupt the meeting more given his clear distaste for Pikestar and disregard to actual doing a warriors duty. With a swish of his tail and a nod to the leader, the brown tom padded closer. "Slatestripe, I believe it might be best if we separated Beastgrowl from this scene entirely. Which is actually perfect," he continued as his gaze swung to the scarred tom, "because I needed to speak to you about something. Come along." Nowhere in his tone did there indicate a question as the brown tom turned, though his eyes were still on beast, flicking his tail for the warrior to follow him towards the camp entrance.

[ elucky dino. oleander Cherry~ - Otter would want to separate Beast from the crowd due to the venom he spoke with which is why he's drawing him away from the meeting - El, I figured this could also be the start to our planned Beast/Otter roleplay if you were up for it! ]

[SpiritedWarrior]

With all what has been going on: Tinypaw's sudden disappearance and Nightpaw's death, Reedwhisker has been sleeping in. It was a problem she did not wish to continue, but as much as she tried, the brown warrior couldn't seem to be able to get up early enough in the morning. Coming out of the warrior's den, Reedwhisker gladly brought her eyes to the Streamstone, where Pikestar was sitting. He seemed to be doing much better in regards to confidence when addressing his Clan. Good. I'm glad to see he's doing much better. Perhaps StarClan decided the chaos was a bit too much and halted it for the moment so that he got his bearings? It's a long shot, but not entirely impossible. It seemed like she had missed an argument between her Clanmates. Oops... h-hang on...

Of course, it was Reedwhisker's job to keep the peace amongst her Clanmates, but Slatestripe had handled it very well. I'll just offer some help.

"It seems like the problem has been handled, but if any of you have further issues to be discussed, I suggest you all discuss them with me or a shield. There's no need to fight amongst ourselves, especially during a meeting," she shot a grateful glance at Slatestripe and Otterfluff for handling the situation before looking at the warriors and apprentice. "I must admit that it was extremely innapropriate for Beastgrowl to act as such when Pikestar has yet to announce anything going on this meeting. As such, if you two apprentices feel uncomfortable, I suggest you separate yourselves from him to prevent any further... movements. Since Beastgrowl is going with Otterfluff, you two apprentices can sit with me and any further action by him can be reported to any one of your fellow Clanmates."

elucky dino. oleander Cherry~ birdie (just so you know!)

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Littlepaw gazed thoughtfully at Nightpaw's old nest that has yet to be cleaned out, reminiscing over memories the two had. Oh, Nightpaw... I'll miss you! The cream tabby sighed and stepped out, narrowly missing an argument that a few of her Clanmates had apparently had. I'm just glad it's getting closed... Shuffling her paws out of the apprentice's den in the cold, brisk air, the small she-cat sat down close by to her nest so that she could walk right in- wait, would she be able to walk back in it? I completed my assessment! How could I forget? I'm becoming a warrior today! YES!

Excitement flared in the young tabby and she looked around for Cricketsting ( Dirtfur ), the friend she had made at her first Gathering. I can't wait to tell him!

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Hawkpaw grumbled with displeasure as he was woken up by the immature squabbling of his denmates and... warriors? Really? And I thought I'd be able to sleep in for once! Ugh, whatever... Grimacing, the young tom stretched and padded out of the apprentice's den to attend the meeting. It seemed like Fawnpaw had yet to arrive. Well, um... t-that's... interesting.

[Fawnhearted]

Seedheart
She/Her + They/Them

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Oh no no no. Seedheart was not going to stand for what she was witnessing. There was already plenty of cats surrounding the poor 'paw, so Seedheart decided the best decision was to call the little one over to where she was.

"Birdpaw", the warrior chirped out to the apprentice. "Could you come over here? I need to leave to gather herbs for the storage immediately after the meeting, and could definitely use your help!"

She wanted to give the apprentice some space, as there were multiple cats on top of that,,, that fiend,, crowded around her. Seedheart flashed Beastgrowl a look that could only be described a pure hate, as she beckoned Birdpaw over with a twitch of her tail.

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elucky @dino. oleander  @Cherry~birdie
[ I understand there is a lot going on, please let me know if my post should be removed or I mentioned someone not involved. ]

[poppy]

// dino. oleander elucky stardust. Fawnhearted

Birdpaw smiled at Foxdusk, at the kind cats words. Yeah.... maybe Fawnpaw was looking for new herbs. That would mean she was okay. I hope so... she's too nice for anything bad to have happened to her. "Yeah... I guess we do!" Foxdusk had been missing their sister for a while, and their sister came back. So maybe.... maybe Flicker and Misty and Fawnpaw would come back too.

Her breath hitched as Foxdusk greeted Beastgrowl, turning her head to offer him a wobbly smile that felt so forced she had to look back away, looking at Foxdusk instead, heart beating as she watched the friendly cat chat with Beastgrowl. His voice, angry and so full of venom that she had to press her paws into the ground to keep them from shaking. Feeling his eyes on her, she turned to meet the warrior's eyes. Opening her mouth to respond, she wasn't surprised to find the words refusing to form, and she only formed small, shaky stammers.

Then he began talking to Foxdusk, sitting down so close to her and the other warrior that his fur was rubbing her side. Extreme discomfort flooded the molly. This felt so different from when Nightpaw had died. He had been warm and comforting. Now... it felt forceful. Threatening, if that wasn't just her anxiety talking. Her paws vibrated in the earth as she pressed them in harder to keep them from trembling. What would he do if she moved away? What would he do if she saidI'm not sure if we're friends anymore? Would he yell at her like he yelled at Daddy? Would he do something else?

The anxious and uncomfortable situation only lasted a few moments, broken when Fogcloud stalked over. Exhaling softly as the silver warrior stalked over, the relief increased as Birchpaw approached. Easing away from the warrior, she moved away, heart fluttering violently against her ribcage as she tried to take a few quiet deep breaths, the words being spat at Beastgrowl being lost in her attempts to calm her anxious state. Flicker, I miss you. That was one of the only thoughts racing through her mind as she backed away, unconsciously sheltering behind Birchpaw. The small ragdoll glanced back at Beastgrowl. How could such a warm and kind cat turn into this?

She heard Otterfluff and Slatestripe talking, one to Dad and the other to Beastgrowl, and she felt a wave of distress bolting through her, a small gap between her lips as she tried to take deep breaths. Wow. She wasn't one for making new friends right now, was she?

Watching shakily as Otterfluff chose to try and get Beastgrowl to leave with him, and Reedwhisker was talking (the words the molly chose were puzzling, which garnered a confused look from the distressed ragdoll), it was all just.... a little overwhelming. But she wasn't going to run away like she usually did during Gatherings. No, she was going to stay. Because Dad deserved it. Sending a grateful, weary smile to Fogcloud, the blue and silver molly fluffed out her fur in an attempt to channel more of her anxious energy into movements.

Standing up from where she still crouched behind Birchpaw, she ducked her head gratefully to him. "Thank you." Birdpaw said tremulously, relaxing her paws slightly as they stopped shaking so much. "I... he...." The words refused yet again to form, and she just looked up at her fellow apprentice. "Thank you for helping me." Her attention was dragged away from Birchpaw as her name was called by a warrior voice.

The shaky ragdoll identified her caller as Seedheart. Giving both Fogcloud and Birchpaw another grateful, weak smile, she quickly moved over to where the warrior sat. "I'd love to help you with the herbs." She said softly, looking up at the kindly molly. "Thank you." She murmured, blue gaze trying to meet Seedheart's eyes. It had felt like she was suffocating over there. Once again, she owed someone else for removing her from that situation. But that was okay... for now.

[cinnamon]

StarClan. Having arrived to the meeting a little late, one of the first things Owlpaw noticed was tension. So thick a single claw could slice it wide open. Pelts were bristling and glares were tossed about - at the center of it all? Beastgrowl, his mentor. Terror froze his paws like the leaf-bare did to the waters surface. Thumping loudly in his chest was his own heart, though the young tom couldn't really concentrate on that. Not with the accusation he had just heard about his mentor. Not respecting boundaries...? That didn't sound like the Beastgrowl he knew. Well, to be fair he didn't know the warrior all that well having just been assigned to him.

Still though a seed of uncomfortableness settled in the pit of his stomach as Owlpaw hovered near the back of the group. His ears were back and his paws shook a little. Should he go over? Defend his mentor? But... it was clear before his eyes. The venom with which Beastgrowl spoke, the way he slid up next to Birdpaw, who was clearly uncomfortable. Owlpaw swallowed nervously as his hind legs reclined him back into a seated position. This wasn't good. What was going to happen? He wanted... he didn't want anything to happen to his mentor, but... a cat like that, who spoke in such a vile way... Owlpaw didn't want that either.

Lost was a feeling he had become used to after the disappearance of his parents, but this was different. In a sea of his Clanmates Owlpaw felt adrift, floating on a single plank of wood. Too far away to call for help - and would they even want to help him? He was the warriors apprentice after all - would their glares and yowls of anger turn to him, too? With no anchor in RiverClan other than his innate desire to become the best warrior he could be, what was to keep him here, if his Clanmates cast him out like they were doing to his mentor now?

[Pitou]

Heronkit followed Doeheart out of the nursery at the sound of Pikestar's familiar call.

[Dirtfur]

The mumblings around his clanmates only sped up the wind by just a tad, but that tad still stung his yellow hairs. Cricketsting was not in a joking mood, so if there are going to be words coming out of his mouth in this meeting, it was definitely not going to be jokes. He looked away from the Streamstone.

His grumpiness was put on hold as his eyes landed on his second friend he had made when he came back to RiverClan. Littlepaw. It was a few sunrises ago when they last talked, wasn't it? Yeah, Cricketsting remembered, looking at clouds and talking when her assessment finished.

wait

Is she becoming a warrior today?! His brain did a flop and his grumpy personality did a flip, and during that flip it switched to excited and happy energy! He jumped and did a run-skip over to the apprentice. “Littlepaw!"

SpiritedWarrior

[Captain]

Under a gentle and watchful gaze, the long-furred RiverClan leader allowed his eye to sweep across the gathering crowd of cats that were collecting beneath the Streamstone. There were many warriors, apprentices, and even a few kittens that came quickly over upon hearing his call. Something about that always made Pikestar happy, seeing RiverClan support him even after all the times he had struggled to become comfortable within his title. As his single eye would sweep over the sea of cats below, he would catch the familiar eyes of his daughter, Birdpaw, who stared up at him with wide eyes. He couldn’t help himself from smiling softly down at her, giving the small ragdoll molly an approving nod of his head. Soon after that, an excited warrior that he recognized as Foxdusk would spark up a conversation with Birdpaw, one that he wouldn’t be able to pick up the specifics on from where they was positioned. However, his attention would immediately be focused on none other than Beastgrowl, who was quick to take the empty space beside his daughter. Pikestar, at this point, couldn’t bring himself to look anywhere else, the fresh memory of what happened in his den earlier replaying in his mind. He despised that tomcat greatly.

Immediately, Pikestar noticed the sudden shift in body language from young Birdpaw. It was clearly uncomfortable and awkward, from the very moment that the scarred warrior made his presence known to her. A low growl was starting to rise within his throat once his realized that that asshole was touching his daughter. Mere seconds later, it was evident that the dark-furred oriental longhair wasn’t the only one that noticed Beastgrowl’s revolting behavior. Fogcloud was the first to say something, threatening the warrior with a low hiss. Soon after was Birchpaw, another RiverClan apprentice, confronting the much larger feline, practically spitting in his face about getting away the hell from Birdpaw. Admirable.

Slatestripe was next to speak up, but instead of directing his irritation towards Beastgrowl, he was quick to direct his anger towards the clan leader that was laying silent atop the Streamstone (understandable). The warrior called for action, for him to finally get off his ass and do something, and it made Pikestar’s blood boil—not towards Slatestripe, but towards the foxhearted leech that had the audacity to manipulate Birdpaw. Was it a sign from the stars? Telling him to finally stop worrying what everyone else would think and just do what he felt was right? Perhaps. Otterfluff, bless his heart, was the next to get involved and attempt to diffuse his godawful situation. He would suggest they separate Beastgrowl from the meeting, but the large oriental tomcat was already rising to his paws, leaping down from the Streamstone and stalking towards the scum, his pupil a deadly slit.

His claws slid out without a second thought and he raised his right paw up in the air before raking it hard down the large dark brown-furred warrior’s face. “Don’t you EVER touch my daughter ever again, you dung-eating, fox-hearted, disgusting, revolting asshole!” Pikestar snapped, his lips peeling back to reveal a deadly flash of teeth, “Get out of my clan, out of my territory, out of my sight! You’re lucky I don’t tear out your goddamn throat and bathe this clearing with your blood.” There was a wild look in his eye as he stared at Beastgrowl, his entire body trembling with fury. His bushy tail lashed angrily behind him as he didn't tear his gaze away from the other tom for a single second. "You will leave this land, or so help me, I will tear you to shreds. I'll order my shields, my warriors, to end your life with a flick of my ear and then I'll leave your body to the crows." Pikestar would be damned if he let a cat as vile as this stay in his clan.
[ Beastgrowl has been exiled from RiverClan, being ordered to be killed on-sight if seen on their land again. If he does not leave within his next post, Pikestar will kill him. This is your warning. ]

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Fear the wrath of the patient man.

[occultation]

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Slatestripe felt immense pride ripple through him as Pikestar heeded his call and took action. Finally, the leader was truly standing up for himself, his family, and his Clan. It was about time.

In an effort to show solidarity with Pikestar against Beastgrowl, Slatestripe chanted, “Pikestar! Pikestar!” His eyes shone with pride at Pikestar and hostility at Beastgrowl. The gray and black warrior would not hesitate to de-pelt him if he ever set foot in RiverClan’s territory again. Good for nothing, disgusting, worthless piece of scum.

(Open)

[SpiritWolf_yt]

Peachpaw Cinderpaw Swiftflight And Echoblue listened

[taillow]

Otterfluff
Good. The scum was being ordered to leave. As much as Otterfluff wished to sink his claws into the fox-hearted cats throat he restrained himself, simply leveling a cold, frosty glare in Beastgrowl's direction. He gave a single lash of his tail. "I'll make sure he leaves," came the cold, yet collected, tone of Otterfluff towards Pikestar. He stood where he had been, near the entrance, ready to follow the exiled tom out of camp to make sure he truly did leave for good.

[ elucky canineantics ]

[Doom]

It all escalated so quickly. Beastgrowl (who he recognized as the cat that got yelled at in Pikestar's den) had worked up a storm within the clearing. Several cats shouted before Sunstone could even get a meow in, and when the leader got down from the Streamstone, he froze.

Beastgrowl had been exiled and threatened to be killed on sight if he returned.

Sunstone didn't know what to think. Things have been so chaotic for RiverClan the past few days, that he wasn't sure if he should react as of it were normal, cheer his leader on, or wrinkle his nose with some kind of emotion. Instead, the ginger giant remaine frozen, amber eyes glued on Pikestar and Beastgrowl. Oh please leave...don't start anything...

[stardust.]

> Foxdusk <

Oh great, now everyone was heading towards Beastie. This was just becoming chaotic.. Now Pikestar too? No way! And he yelled at Beastie! "Pikey, don't yell. It's not kind. Also, don't kill or exile cats either. It's not kind too. Maybe take a break or something, we shouldn't be doing a meeting right now, isn't that right Birdy? I know he's your dad but you have to respect his decision. Let's move away from this, it's not safe." Foxdusk spoke, if Pikey disagreed, it would not be ok. Because it would make him even more stressed than he already was.

// jupiter elucky canineantics \\

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

Ok, now things were escalating very fast. Beastgrowl was exiled and was allowed to be killed the next time he was seen on RiverClan territory, all for touching Birdpaw. Never mess with Pikestar's family. Would he do the same to me? And the rest of his Clanmates? The white-furred tomcat wondered. He backed up, not wanting to get anywhere close to the leader and the warrior.

[Sklee]

Amberpaw hadn't even been able to see what Beastgrowl was doing, but at Pikestar's jump, her attention was immediately on him. And she was all too happy to unsheathe her claws as she watched him, Pikestar's statement making her blood boil in rage at Beastfrowl, willing to fight him in an instant if he tried to put up a fight leaving(although she doubted he would or that she'd get the chance.).

[Wintersun]

Robinpaw

The tom had accidently fallen alseep and not heard the leaders call, but when he woke up and everyone wasn't there he assumed it was something of the sorts, quickly making his way to the clearing, he was just in time to watch the events unfold. "Great StarClan..." He muttered to himself at his leaders quick but brutal reaction. Honestly, he'd never seen a cat lash out like that before. Without any context about what happened before the tom was a little bit nervous, he wasn't sure what the cat had done wrong, and he felt that it would have been a good lesson to learn from, but missing half of it make him feel a bit on edge. He was still standing in front of the apprentice den at the time of all of this and was beginning to feel like he should just go back, but knew he shouldn't if he had any respect for his clan or leader.

[Fawnhearted]

Seedheart
She/Her + They/Them
47 Moons

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Seedheart joined in the chanting of Pikestar's name. Their leader truly was an admirable cat, and Seedheart was so proud to be a member of this clan. That fiend who had been exiled deserved it, and now that he was gone her fur finally layed flat.

[WinterMara]

| Whitepaw of Riverclan | Closed |

Whitepaws fur bristled at the local creep [well, the newly local creep] who had just been exiled, good, Riverclan didn't need cats like that, ESPECIALLY not near apprentices. After the leader gained some of her respect, she expected things to be sensible again, but no, Foxdusk had to speak like a kit in the creepiest way possible to Pikestar's daughter. . .are you kidding.

All she could do was give a nice little deathglare to BOTH of them, sure, she was a brat, but she had common sense! Anyway, she just went onto chanting the leader's name, because hey, he did gain some respect from her.

[dino.]

// jupiter SpiritedWarrior stardust.

>Birchpaw<
His blood boiled, because of Beastgrowl, and because of Reedwhisker, the cat who dared to suggest that confronting this scum about his insidious actions was nothing more than a fight amongst Clanmates. She then had the gall to suggest that he leave the area to sit by her. Birchpaw turned to her with a high growl rumbling in his throat, gaze sharper than thorns.

Then Birdpaw moved and Birchpaw immediately tore his attention away to fix it entirely on her. She was... thanking him. He swallowed, anger rolling in his stomach but dissipating for just a moment as he peered at her with soft eyes. "If you ever need anything at all, I'm here."

Then she was gone, pulled away by a gentler warrior's call, and his gaze intensified as it snapped back to Beastgrowl almost immediately.

A gray shape flashed in the corner of his eye and he had just enough time to scramble out of the way before Pikestar landed in front of him and tore into Beastgrowl both physically and verbally. Birchpaw watched, with a sick twist of satisfaction turning his stomach. He dared Beastgrowl to defy the furious leader, wanted to see the scum's blood arc through the air and stain the sandy clearing red.

He wasn't used to such violent thoughts, and his comment days earlier about "killing the guy" had been mostly a joke—but now he was overcome by an urge to sink his own claws into Beastgrowl's throat and tear him open from chin to tail. He didn't realize that his silver talons were gripping the dirt, nor did he know how his pupils had narrowed or that his sides were heaving with constrained anger.

Foxdusk spoke up next and suddenly she was deemed important, suddenly she was another target of his ire, and his burning glare snapped to her instead. "Shut it," he seethed through gritted teeth. "Were you not paying attention to what just happened? Say something useful or don't speak up at all!"

And with a lash of his tail, Birchpaw stepped back with shaking legs and shaking breaths to give Pikestar some room.

[puppeteer]

Silverpaw had just opened her jaws to answer Flintfangs question, a smile on her maw, when words tickled her ears. Whipping around with a snarl, Silverpaws hackles were raised. The apprentice was violent when it came to family, and in all honesty, she considered Birdpaw family. Beastgrowl was harassing family. That would never fly, not with her there. Then, she heard her sisters voice. She turned again, her eyes wide, distraught and confused.

"Reed... You wouldn't let anyone speak to me like that... right? Why would you let that scum talk to Birdie like that?" At the words "that scum", her voice dripped with disgust and disdain. Then Pikedad spoke. He was angry, and that scared her. Ears back flat, and low to the ground, the small molly scampered behind her big brother, Flinty, Bubs.

She was scared of the yelling, angry Pikestar that was there. She wasn't used to this. She felt her legs tremble, and her eyes shut tight. Silverpaw was pressed close behind her big brother, and she felt like a scared little kit again, way back when the Firefly Cove battle happened and Flinty and Reed had to fight. Now, a new cat spoke. Foxdusk, she thought their name was. With a small whimper, she cowered. Why was this happening? "Mama... Papa.." She whispered. Her eyes were still shut tight, and she felt tears forming. "Flint, I'm scared." She opened an eye, getting close to Flintfangs ear, before muttering her sentence.

{ jupiter - birdpaw mention | elucky - beastgrowl mention | canineantics - pikestar | Kat - flintfang | SpiritedWarrior - reedwhisker }

[perseus.]

Fogcloud’s gaze turned toward Pikestar when he jumped down from the Streamstone. Their tail lashed and they grinned when Pikestar told off Beastgrowl. Deep inside of them they would enjoy seeing the warrior not leave and they would be killed by Pikestar.

Though they quickly shook that thought out of their head, “I’ll also make sure he leaves.” Fogcloud fully believed in Otterfluffs abilities but they kinda wanted to tear off an ear of Beastgrowl before they left.

birdie - Otterfluff mention

[pxxylo]

her clanmates gasped, people cheered, yelled, fumed with anger at Beastgrowl. She never liked the way that he would act around others, impulsively and oh, so rude, so she was glad that he was gone now. As the crowd went wild, Raccoonear sat, watching in silence. Absorbing everything, how her dear brother had changed. She could tell by the way Snow- Pikestar welcomed her that he was feeling bad about the changes coming to him, but in her opinion, it was the rough you have to go through before everything is good again, everything goes right. Her oceanic blue eyes swept over the clan as she watched warriors and shields alike rush forward to try and get a word in with Pikestar. I'm such a loyal warrior, Beastgrowl is a low, scumbag, asshole, dirt-eater! Make me deputy! Yes, she agreed that Beastgrowl was not the best, but he at least shouldn't be used as people's tongue for licking the ground that her brother stepped on. Pathetic. As she sat, she cast Pikestar a smile, a proud one. She smiled at the blood pooling below Beastgrowl, because what had just happened brought her immense joy.

The badass that Pikestar had become brought her immense joy. This is the leader Riverclan always needed, Snowleap, Pikestar, her best friend, her brother. She continued to smile, watching with pride as the blood flowed from Beastgrowl's face. Soon, even more shields rushed forward to give Pikestar a pat on the back and then go yell at Beastgrowl, despite the fact he had gotten his fair share of "We don't like you, leave." already. Hah, obviously. She chuckled a bit, still gazing at the scarlet pool developing. Ah, this is why I love Riverclan so much more now. Better leadership, better lifestyle.

[open]

[Bean.]

- .Fennelcall. -
( Angelique Ravenss )

The tom padded into camp, noticing all of the clan beginning to gather under the Streamstone he realised that Pikestar must've just called a meeting as he arrived, Fennelcall swiftly trotted over to join the crowd, taking a moment to see if he could spot any of his siblings or someone he was friendly with to sit with, before deciding to sit next to Marigoldleap and Beestream, giving both of them a little nod to say hello before curling his tail around his paws.

Beestream looked nervous about the meeting, actually now that Fennelcall was looking most cats seemed to be at least a little worried about what would be talked about. There had been so many deceased announced during meetings recently that everyone had started to associate the meetings with the announcement of death. Marigoldleap looked a bit worried herself, but unlike Beestream it didn't seem to be about the meeting, he reminded himself to make sure she was okay after the meeting.



Beestream turned to funnelcall giving a nod back then turned back to the leader

(Before pikestar exiles beastgrowl )



"StarClan forbid it!" Troutstone mewed sitting down next to her. He hadn't thought about more deaths, until he heard Beestream. The thought worried him and put him in a slightly worse mood.

Beesteam's fur jumped "Forbid what" she asked in confusion before her ears perked up, Beastgrowl is exiled, doesnt that make it worse for us

[Zei]

Wisteriawhisper gulped and faded into a shadowy corner of the camp, this was to much for her

[sol.]

-Lilycreek-

She jumped at the loud, commanding tone in Pikestar's voice, before swelling with pride. Good, he wouldn't be knocked over. She nodded in approval.

[sol.]

-Bluebellpaw-

She jumped as well, squeaking in fear a little. She's never known Pikestar to yell, and she didn't exactly blame him, but stars did it startle her. Her usual smile was replaced with a disappointed frown that was directed in Beastgrowl's direction. Oh dear, oh dear. Someone'd better make him leave. Just the sight of him was giving her a headache.

[occultation]

https://i.ibb.co/4NzjzpV/cooltext417752208482045.png

Slatestripe glanced over as Foxdusk chastised Pikestar for exiling Beastgrowl. Is this cat serious? Beastgrowl was clearly not any cat worthy of a warrior rank and Clan membership. Pikestar had every right to exile him.

Slatestripe hoped that Pikestar would keep a close eye on Foxdusk for sympathizing with a creep like Beastgrowl. At least, that’s what Slatestripe would do if he were in Pikestar’s position. That, and tell him off for speaking down to a Clan leader like that. Hopefully the cat was just making a bad decision and not actually acting in support of the exiled warrior, otherwise there might be trouble down the line.

[Rose]

Flintfang
He/Him

From the moment since he'd heard the words of his fellow RiverClan warrior directed at Birdpaw, Flintfang's entire figure had stiffened, and he'd fought to keep his claws to himself. Even moreso when Silverpaw spoke, first to their sister, then to him. Hostility radiated off the silver-furred tom in palpable waves, but Flintfang refrained from voicing any of his unfriendly, positively downright, disturbingly grusome thoughts as his sister leaned against his side. He would support her until all went to hell if it was the last thing he did. StarClan be damned. And so, voice laced with dangerous intent, Flintfang all but spat on the ground as he glared daggers into Beastgrowl's side once Pikestar had finished speaking. "Even I have the audacity to respect those younger than me, you fool." He hissed, teeth bared in an almost feral manner. "RiverClan does not accept dirtpile trash such as you. Make sure to remember that you twoleg rubbish." The words were low and gutteral, and Flintfang barely had half a mind to what he was speaking. All he knew was the ancient instinct to protect his kin at all costs, whether or not his own life came at risk in the midst of it.

[ maple. - Silverpaw / @/elucky - Beastgrowl ]

[elucky]

Everyone was yelling at him. Why? Because he dared touch the precious daughter of the leader. He didn't hurt her, did he? Glaring at everyone around him, He stepped toward Birchpaw, but then more cats started yelling at him. Why are you all getting mad at me? Huh? Is it because of my scars? I know it's not because I touched my friend. Oh wait, no. Not my friend. My FAKE FRIEND.

And then Pikestar clawed his face, and he yelled in pain, covering his unscarred, bloody face with his paws. He turned to Birdpaw. I'll never protect you like I said I would. You'll need to be protected from ME, you fake little princess. When Birchpaw moved, he got closer to her, bloody face full of anger and sadness, blood dripping onto her face. They can't protect you from me. You had your chance to be my friend.

All his sadness turned into anger as he turned to glare at Pikestar. You're ruining this Clan anyway. I can't watch this any longer. I hope you fall off your high horse and see the ruin you've brought to this Clan. I just tried to help, and now every young cat that dies is on YOU. Stomping to the entrance, he glared at everyone there. You're all selfish. Looking for Foxie, he smiled sadly, blood covering his face. Foxie... Follow me. If you're really my friend.

Then he turned and ran off out of the territory, years coming down his face as he cried as he ran. They'd regret this. Especially Pikestar. Definitely Pikestar.

canineantics dino. birdie jupiter Maple SpiritedWarrior cinnamon

[Silvershadow13]

Silentripple

Silentripple sat quietly at the edge of the meeting, she watched from the shadows as Beastgrowl threatened a small apprentice by the name of Birdpaw who she thought was the daughter of Pikestar. Hissing quietly she went to get up to defend the apprentice but other cats managed to take care of it and Pikestar himself got involved, proud of her leader for taking action of the situation and exiling Beastgrowl for his inappropriate behavior towards Birdpaw, glaring at him as he yelled at the whole clan. Watching him go her glare softened as she wondered if anyone else heard the slight sadness in his voice before it turned to anger. elucky

[taillow]

Otterfluff
Well. That was certainly a show. With a nod to Pikestar, and one to Fogcloud to signal to follow him, Otterfluff turned and followed after Beastgrowl. Deep beneath the surface there was an anger bubbling, a need for painting the forest red. A hunger that had him yearning for his claws in the flesh of the cat who had just did what he did and tried to brush it off like it was nothing. Like sliding up against an apprentice, a child, and making them uncomfortable, was nothing.

If nothing else, Otterfluff would make it his sole purpose to keep an eye out for this cat. This disgusting, vile, cruel piece of fox-dung. Rage burned the tips of his claws and reared its head in the way his lips parted to reveal his fangs. He would keep an eye out alright, and if Beastgrowl ever made the mistake of crossing his path again...

[ oleander elucky canineantics - For the nod to Pikestar ]

[perseus.]

Fogcloud

The silver tabby quickly followed after the brown warrior. Her hazel eyes were burning with the fire she usually kept hidden. Though after hearing and seeing what Beastgrowl was doing their temper was high. They wanted to sink their claws into the ex-warrior.

Fogcloud easily kept up with Otterfluff their anger fueling them.

birdie elucky

[SplashyLumi]

Owleyes spoke up. “That was the wrong move, just a punishment would of done finely. It's leaffall and your exiling cats ontop of the bunch of cats who die every second? We do need some cats for leaffbare.” canineantics elucky {Owl is talking directly to Pike, let Pike take it how he wants, mentioned Lucky for viewing purposes}

[RavensCall]

Owleyes spoke up. “That was the wrong move, just a punishment would of done finely. It's leaffall and your exiling cats ontop of the bunch of cats who die every second? We do need some cats for leaffbare.” canineantics elucky {Owl is talking directly to Pike, let Pike take it how he wants, mentioned Lucky for viewing purposes}
Goldenleaf forced his fur to lay flat when Owleyes spoke. “What do you mean it was the wrong move?” He said, staying as calm as he possibly could, with anger and confusion lacing his voice,”Pikestar exiled Beastgrowl for attempting to kill his daughter, who was an apprentice no less. Pikestar may have overreacted, but he did so for a good reason.”

[SplashyLumi]

Goldenleaf forced his fur to lay flat when Owleyes spoke. “What do you mean it was the wrong move?” He said, staying as calm as he possibly could, with anger and confusion lacing his voice,”Pikestar exiled Beastgrowl for attempting to kill his daughter, who was an apprentice no less. Pikestar may have overreacted, but he did so for a good reason.”
Owleyes turned his head to Goldenleaf. “Wait, Beastgrowl tried to kill Pikestar's daughter?”

[RavensCall]

Owleyes turned his head to Goldenleaf. “Wait, Beastgrowl tried to kill Pikestar's daughter?”
Goldenleaf nodded. “Yes,” he meowed,”Birdpaw. Not only that, but he was sitting WAY too close to her, like how me and Featherspirit sit together during clan meetings. Except Featherspirit is my mate so… it appears Beastgrowl is a very slimy cat.” Goldenleaf didn’t like calling cats slimy, but it was the only word that was… ahem… sensible… enough for him to say.

[Wingnettle]

Mintpaw (she/her)
White fur with shades of grey and blue eyes (https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4801&pictureid=32165)

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Mintpaw observed the scene from thin slits, blue slices of moon following disdainfully the brown tom outside of camp, Otterfluff walking carefully beside him. Isn't no one else coming with them? She could easily imagine the ex-Riverclan warrior turning against her as soon as they got out of sight, blood sparkling into the water and loose itself with the flow.
She shivered at the thought. I've always known some cats couldn't be trusted. She narrowed her eyes even more, studying Birdpaw's shocked expression event though she was finally starting to calm down.

Of course, it was Slatestripe who had taken the situation in his paws and called for Pikestar, pushing him to act with the usual attitude of a clan leader. Her tail whirled as she observed the crowd in the clearing, cats pacing around or staring through the entrance where the exiled tom had disappeared.
Deep inside, she knew that Pikestar would've probably realized by now that Slatestripe was taking the deputy's roles in Riverclan. But will he accept it?

[MockingRabbit]

Beestream turned to funnelcall giving a nod back then turned back to the leader

(Before pikestar exiles beastgrowl )





Beesteam's fur jumped "Forbid what" she asked in confusion before her ears perked up, Beastgrowl is exiled, doesnt that make it worse for us
Troutstone opened his mouth to reply, but forgot to as commotion broke out. He tried to peer past the cats to se what was happening. From what he could here it sounded like a warrior, Beastgrowl, had attacked(?) an apprentice, Birdpaw. He winced at Pikestar's words, and hoped the queens had covered their kits ears. With Beastgrowl having been exiled and removed from the camp, Troutstone sat back down.
"StarClan forbid more deaths," he finally answered.

[Burning'Flame]

Spiritfur padded into the clearing and sat down.

[Apollo.]

- .Fennelcall. -

Fennelcall hadn't seen the scene play out, he was sitting too far back, but he had noticed some commotion in that general area, his gaze shifted to where the apprentice Birdpaw was seated, and although his calm demeanour Fennelcall could feel a bit of anger bubbling up under his pelt as he saw Beastgrowl, as the tomcat fled with tears in his ears after the 'kill on sight' exile was issued, an exile Fennelcall would hold up, his eyes followed the dark brown tabby and then flicked back to Birdpaw, he wondered for a moment if he should go over to her and comfort her, but she was quite far way and he didn't want to have to push through the crown, so he reminded himself to also check in on her afterwards if she wasn't talking with her father.

[sol.]

-Kestrelpaw-

Stars above. She'd never talked to the now ex-Riverclanner, Beastgrowl, but he did give her a weird vibe. He seemed to grow attached to Birdpaw, but also was delusional? Whatever, he made her mind hurt. All she really wanted to do was claw the other half of his face off. Who in their right mind would sit that close to a cat that wasn't their mate? An apprentice, for that matter.

She could feel pawprints marching up her forearms and over her mouth, slithery, slimy, and cruel. She shivered, pressing closer to her brother's side.

( Apollo. - indirect Fennelcall menion? Respond if you want to ^^")

[Apollo.]

- .Fennelcall. -
( lonely.lilyx )

Fennelcall blinked as his little sister, Kestrelpaw, pressed closer to him, he peered down to her and she was visibly uncomfortable about the whole situation. Kestrelpaw was roughly in Birdpaw's age group, if he wasn't mistaken, so it would make sense that she would be unnerved by this even if she was a tough cat. A feeling of protectiveness washed over him, and he curled his tail around the grey tabby, trying to comfort her. "You're okay, Kes." his meow was gentle and still in his normal calm tone, "No-cat will ever do anything similar to you, and I'll make sure of that." his promise would not be empty, even if he was dead in Starclan he would find a way to keep her safe, to keep all of his siblings safe.

[RavensCall]

Goldenleaf had a burning question that he felt the need to let out. “Excuse me, Pikestar?” He meowed gently,”I-I know you probably won’t like me asking this, but, ever since Slatewhisker’s death, we haven’t had a deputy. Do you have anyone in mind for the position?”
canineantics

[Faith.]

Dappledpaw crouched along the outskirts of the clearing. Too much was happening... She needed to get out of here... But she couldn't. The small apprentice had no escape, no way out... She folded her ears back, trembling, anxious as Pikestar leaped down, he was visibly furious. Dappledpaw noticed that it was directed towards Beastgrowl.



Exiled? Wow.... Dappledpaw never wanted to get on Pikestar's bad side... She watched in shock as Pikestar then shot out his paw, claws extended... She turned at the last second. Beastgrowl yelped, then hissed. Dappledpaw turned back to see him leaving camp... Too much. Too much...

[Open ig]

[Estelle]

Naturally when Gingerfrost (finally) arrived at the meeting, something was going on. A small crease formed above his brow as he looked from left to right, taking in the sight of Beastgrowl, Birdpaw and their entourage. Until Pikestar came jumping down. His green eyes silently followed the leader who was clearly seething with anger, gaze straight falling back on the previously mentioned duo again. The crease in his brow turned to a disgusted frown, realising what might've happened. He didn't step in - Pikestar and many others had it handled - but his eyes remained on the ex-warrior until this one left. They didn't need more trouble, let alone trouble such as that.

[puppeteer]

Pondwhisker was a tad late to the meeting, only catching the end of Pikestars exile of Beastgrowl. A bewildered look was on his face, but he decided not to question it. He sat himself down, looking around for Specklepaw.

( Open - The Heir Apparent )

[poppy]

// elucky canineantics Fawnhearted @/aaaa everyone else & open to someone nice

The small ragdoll watched as more things unfolded in front of her, eyes wide as venomous words were spat at Beastgrowl. She tried to tune it out, though, instead looking down at her paws and fidgeted. Until she heard the sound of a feline jumping down from the Streamstone and look up sharply to see her father stalking over to Beastgrowl, a dangerous glint in his eyes. A look similar to the expression that Pikestar had had on the night that Birdpaw was killed. Her eyes darted from her father to the warrior in question, and a split second after her Dad's claws slid out, she was turning away as Beastgrowls face was torn into.

The verbal beration that Beastgrowl was being dealt from her father, in its own twisted way, made Birdpaw feel a small flicker of light weasel through the distress and anxiety that filled her heart. Hearing the words being snarled and spat at Beastgrowl made her feel this sense of security like she hadn't felt in a long time. Like her Dad really was there to protect her and keep her safe. this feeling of safety was something that she craved, something that she was so glad to have back.

Violence and cruel, aggressive words were not really something she usually condoned, and definitely not something she was able to handle, but right now, Birdpaw knew that Beastgrowl deserved this. If not wholly, then at least partially. the feelings that that warrior had caused her to feel... They weren't any feelings that sue was eager to have again.

But then, when movements too swift for her shaken state to register, Beastgrowl was coming closer to her once again, growling- were those threats? At her. The bloody clawmarks on the toms face ran with red, causing memories to flood her mind. Fake little princess. You'll need to be protected from ME. As a few drops of his blood dripped onto her pale, stricken face, she was absolutely frozen.

Then he was gone, screaming at her dad about how he was ruining RiverClan and other horrible things. Then the molly watched him run out of camp, jaws parted, and a quivering paw raising to try and wipe the blood off of her face, a wobbly, forced calm expression spreading over her face, the color still drained as she tried to calm down her anxieties again. Looking around for her dad, Birdpaw knew that he would need to continue with the meeting, so she wouldn't go and throw herself at him for a desperate comforting embrace. Not yet. So she just settled down, licking her paw and trying to keep it from shaking as she tries to wipe the crimson drops that were probably still there, using it as a distraction to calm down.

Okay. Maybe she could go and give him a little hug. Hurrying over to her dad, she leaned forward and tried to press her forehead into his shoulder. "Thank you, Daddy." She murmured, voice shaking only a little bit. Then, Birdpaw stepped back, waving her tail to let him know that she would be okay, and he could continue with the rest of the meeting. The silver and blue ragdoll vehemently hoped that the rest of the meeting would be positive. please.

[RavensCall]

jupiter

Goldenleaf padded over to Birdpaw. “He’s gone now,” he promised in the most caring and supporting voice he could muster,”Now he won’t be able to hurt you ever again. No one will. All of RiverClan will make sure of that, I promise you. If anyone makes you feel uncomfortable, then stay away from them.” He wanted to make sure Birdpaw could feel safe again, especially considering what she just went through.

[Rizo]

~ Moonfrost | jupiter ~

Emerging from the warriors den just in time to watch the fleeing form of Beastgrowl run from the camp, the dark tabby she-cat wove her way through the crowd of cats. Her rather excellent hearing had allowed the yowling from the clearing to wake her from slumber. She had heard most of the commotion, but it seemed that the remedy to the situation happened so quickly that there was no real need for her to act. Instead, the black tabby made her way to Birdpaw's side and gave the young she-cat a comforting chirp. This was her friend's daughter, and Moonfrost would defend and care for them as if she were her own.

[Captain]

Never once did the tall RiverClan leader’s partial gaze leave Beastgrowl, his eye burning with a hellfire that few had gotten the opportunity to witness before now. A few cats chanted Pikestar’s name with exhilaration, fueling the oriental tomcat’s fierce nature. His ear flicked towards Otterfluff, silent acknowledgement towards the dark brown-furred tom’s calm assurance that he would make sure this filth was gone from their land. Fogcloud would soon join him on that note, which relieved the clan leader, but he refused to take his eye off the ex-warrior. He even ignored Foxdusk’s idiotic words, fighting back all his crackling temptation to turn and snap at the minnowbrain. A small part of him was half-tempted to exile them along with Beastgrowl now, but Pikestar remained firm and focused on the true threat before him. The scarred tomcat glared at the long-furred oriental, blood dripping down his face and onto the dirt, growling more rotten words that the leader refused to respond to. Pikestar stood his ground, watching Beastgrowl as he fled the scene.

Like moths to a flame, Otterfluff and Fogcloud wasted no time dashing after the pitiful outcast. The dark-furred tomcat stayed there for another few seconds, staring at the camp’s entrance, where the three cats had disappeared. Pikestar gave an irritable huff and choked back the urge to spit at the ground with disgust. Honestly, he hoped Beastgrowl would start something out there and allow two of RiverClan’s warriors to slaughter him like the animal he is. And in that very moment, Pikestar didn’t hold a single second of regret for thinking that way, especially after what that odious perverted monster did to his daughter. They were far past the point of caring about if any clanmates thought their actions today were wrong.

Suddenly, something warm pressed into his shoulder and Pikestar turned his head to see Birdpaw burying her face into his fur. He bent down and licked the small ragdoll molly between her ears for a few seconds before they would both pull away. The long-furred tomcat was well aware that he had been far from a good dad to his daughter since he had become the clan leader, but he never wanted her to think he didn’t care. He did care, so very deeply, for everyone in RiverClan, especially those who were close to him. With that mess finally over, Pikestar turned back towards the Streamstone, the tip of his tail twitching back and forth as he made his way back through the crowd. There was a mixture of both pride and fear among his crowded clanmates, after seeing him react so harshly and for a second, he wondered if this could’ve been done differently. Was he just as brutal as Dawnstar? Maybe. But soon enough, he would come to accept this part of himself. The youths of their clan needed to be protected, not from just deadly rogues, but by some monstrous cats within their own ranks, it seemed. They would've done the same for any cat, not just Birdpaw.

Leaping back up onto the Streamstone, the oriental tomcat turned and sat down, his long ears twitching towards Goldenleaf’s words about a new deputy for RiverClan. “There is another matter that we must discuss before that.” Pikestar meowed, his tone once again this eerily sense of calm and collected, so very soon after doing such a violent act. “Let us continue this meeting without any further disruptions.” There were many things that they needed to get through, and the large RiverClan leader didn’t want to to dwell on the Beastgrowl event anymore―hopefully Otterfluff and Fogcloud would handle it until further notice. Taking in a deep breath, Pikestar swept his partial gaze across the sea of cats below before continuing. “Now, it has been brought to my attention that Fawnpaw has gone missing.” He stated, not wasting time, “Her scent has gone stale within the medicine cat den, though I do not believe that she is dead, just lost and now needs our help to bring her back home.” RiverClan could see it as favoritism or bias since the young medicine cat was basically a little sister to him, but he could care less about the opinions of others at a time like this. “Featherflame and Sunstone will be putting together search parties for her as soon as this meeting is concluded. Marigoldleap, I apologize for this, but I have to ask that you aid RiverClan with your knowledge in herbs and healing until further notice. I have no doubt that Fawnpaw would be grateful.” If anyone had a problem with that, they could take it up with him personally in his den after this meeting. If they dared.
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// Bluepaw | He|His|Him | RiverClan Apprentice \\

Bluepaw gasped. Fawnpaw was GONE!?!?!? He felt faint but wanted to help. "I'll help with anything!" He raised his voice to almost yell it across the camp.

[SpiritWolf_yt]

Peachpaw and Cinderpaw perked as fawnpaw was missing the murmmered among themselves about the news

Echoblue stayed Quiet and Listened Respectully

Swiftflight watched

[Faith.]

Dappledpaw looked back up at Pikestar, her ears still folded back. She felt relieved when she saw that the commotion was over, and Beastgrowl was gone. In his place though... There was blood on the ground. The spotted she-cat quickly looked away, fighting the urge to gag. She hated seeing blood, especially when it was one of her clanmate's- well, former clanmates. Dappledpaw's eyes widened when she heard that Dawnpaw was missing... Where could she have gone? The small apprentice wondered and heard that there were going to be patrols to search for RiverClan's medicine cat. What would happen if word got out? Would the other clans care, would they think RiverClan was weak? Dappledpaw hoped not, because if they did think RiverClan was weak then the other clans would be more likely to attack....

For now, Marigoldleap was going to fill the role of medicine cat. Maybe I can lend a paw or two...

[Madelaine]

Marigoldleap
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Female[she/her]

Someone got exiled which caused the molly to watch it unfold. It did kind of helped the stress a bit. Beastgrowl had it coming and Pikestar had every right to be upset. The tom was a danger to the clan. What if he had launched an attack at one of clanmates, her found family. She lowered herself in case anyone was needed, but upon seeing cats go after them she moved herself back up.

Marigoldleap's eyes focused on Pikestar as they checked to make sure Birdpaw was okay. She was here if needed. Her eyes focused on everyone else involved. She began to calm herself down when Fawnpaw was officially announced missing. Her stomach turned. She had already knew they were gone after not seeing them for a while. She then froze when her name was called. It sounded like she was in charge of healing and medicine cat duties while Fawnpaw was done.

She stood up straight. Riverclan needed her right now, so she needed to stay calm. Sure she could be stressed, since there was many ways to relive it. She would have just nodded, but she felt it wasn't good enough. "Yes Pikestar. I'll make sure everything is in working order for when she gets back. I won't let my clanmates down.", she meowed. Marigoldleap hoped Fawnpaw would be back soon.

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canineantics; since she
was talking directly to Pike
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[perseus.]

Mapledawn ears perked when they heard Fawnpaw was missing their tail flicked in nervousness and fear for the young apprentice. Truly she hoped the young cat could be found soon.

Mothdusk frowned softly at the news of Fawnpaw going missing, this wasn't good she probably is scared out of her mind! The calico oriental was worried, and was half tempted to go and run out and find the missing apprentice herself.


Cicadapaw ears pinned back slightly and eyes went wide with fear. Fawnpaw is out there alone? That isn't safe, I hope that she has been able to find a place to stay safe till we are able to go out and find her. With the recent deaths, the apprentice had been worried for everyone.

[Wintersun]

Robinpaw

There wasn't much for the tom to do now, he only stayed seated where he was, carefully watching his clanmates.

[sol.]

-Lilycreek-

She fidgeted for a moment, feeling disgust at Beastgrowl as Otterfluff and Fogcloud chased him out. Serves him right. The meeting seemed to continue shakily after that, especially with the news of Fawnpaw being missing spreading. Her fur bristled. Fawnpaw was gone? Wh- how? Wasn't be assigned guards for a reason?

-Bluebellpaw-

She shivered at the anger of her leader. Not to self, never make Pikestar mad. Ever.

His next announcement made her flinch in surprise. Fawnpaw was missing? How? Her critical eyes flew over to Beansprout, whom she knew was supposed to be guarding his daughter, but she decided to let it go. Accidents happened: whether or not the outcome would be fatal was a different story.

-Kestrelpaw-

Her mrrrow of approval at her leader's anger was only loud enough for the cats closest to her to hear. Hmph! Beastgrowl got what he deserved.

[occultation]

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Slatestripe was glad when Pikestar got the meeting going again. The last thing the warrior wanted was for them to dwell on what just occurred. That would only raise the possibility of arguments and more disruption, and right now they needed to focus on getting this meeting going. Besides, Beastgrowl didn’t deserve any more attention. If he was smart, he’d leave RiverClan’s territory and never look back.

A part of Slatestripe wanted him to start something, to say some dumb crap to Otterfluff and Fogcloud or even attack them. Then, he’d be dead and there would never be any chance of him harming a cat again. Should Pikestar have killed him? He won’t harm RiverClan again, but what about the next young cat he meets?

His attention was diverted as Pikestar announced Fawnpaw’s disappearance. Alarm shot through Slatestripe; was she okay? Had she been kidnapped? Taken by Twolegs? One thing was for certain: he would be on one of those search parties. If any cat tried to stop him, he’d shred them. Politely.

He had mixed feelings about Marigoldleap being their new medicine cat, but he supposed it was for the best. She was slowly beginning to earn Slatestripe’s trust through her clear dedication to RiverClan, but he still wasn’t even close to being done with his suspicions. If she didn’t do her duty, he’d be the first in line to drive her out.

[pxxylo]

Raccoonear watched as even more desperate warriors yelled and growled at the now ex-Riverclanner as he left, her eyes and facial expression dull. Some even attempted to give him more crap, and complain about him to his face, while Raccoonear simply stared as even more gas was poured upon the fire. Just shut up. He’s had his fill, now shut up. Shut up, shut up, shut up. This is a meeting, not a group exile. Only one cat is needed to exile him, all you aren’t needed. Just shut up, go sit down. All you’re doing is further disturbing the meeting, dumbasses. While the pitiful riot went on, she muttered quietly as Pikestar bypassed her to return to the Streamstone, ”Good riddance, brother.” The gray molly shifted forward to listen when the meeting had at last been put back on track.

Ah, another matter. While her thoughts were traveling along the train tracks in her head, she heard that someone she did not know had gone missing. That’s odd, commoners going missing isn’t something that gets announced in a meeting. Fawnpaw… who is that? They must be someone important if it’s being announced publicly. Maybe the… oh! Medicine cat! Oh. The medicine cat is missing. Okay. While she had never met this cat before, as she knew that many roles had switched and changed since her kidnapping, she still worried about whoever this cat was and where they were. What if this poor cat was also kidnapped and is currently going through exactly what she did? She would not even wish that upon her worst enemy, much less an apprentice-aged cat. Concern glazed over her eyes as the memories flowed into her mind, but she quickly wiped that away, focusing on the meeting again.

She would likely be participating in these search parties, so she put a pin in the thought, remembering the names Featherflame and Sunstone. Marigoldleap happens to be another name Raccoonear will have to remember, for emergency purposes. ONLY for emergencies. Any else, she would do it herself. She has never trusted temporary medicine cats because of a story her mother had told her. Yes, Raccoonear now knows it was only a tall tale, but it was quite realistic, and now that she thought about it, was very easy to occur. Well anyways, time to continue to listen to my moonly newsletter, read out by her best friend, Pikestar.

[Silverfur & Co]

Featherspirit and Snowstripe were shcoked but volunteered to go

[Rose]

Flintfang
He/Him

As Beastgrowl was exiled from the Clan and two warriors, Otterfluff and Fogcloud followed him out to make sure of his banishment, Flintfang had calmed down enough to turn his sage green gaze back to Pikestar. By this time, though, Pikestar was already once again seated upon Streamstone. Huh, Flintfang had probably been too angry to notice the leader's return to his perch.

Blinking a couple times, the silver-furred tom exhaled, twining his tail with Silverpaw's as Fawnpaw's disappearance was announce. Newfound worry etched itself into the lines on Flintfang's face as he realized what that meant. More burden and depression for his sister, and more stress for himself. Oh no, he wished he could throw his paws over her ears to never ever let anyone say anything that'd hurt her again. But alas, Silverpaw deserved to know what had happened to her friend, and Flintfang just sat there with his side pressed against hers, providing support and safety. Providing warmth and kinship. And above all else, providing a home. Because in the end, Silverpaw deserved a place and time to cower. She deserved to complain.

It was ironic that Flintfang had not seen all that before, and that after Lilyheart's death he'd gone gallivanting off into the woods as if having no care in the world. Now, Flintfang didn't regret those days, as he'd met Raccoonpelt, the love of his life, but he definitely regretted the moments where he'd turned a blind eye to Silverpaw's needs. She needed a family. She needed support.

'Never again,' he vowed. Never again would Flintfang ignore the cats around him. He would protect his kin and Clan, even if it cost him his life. Especially Silverpaw and Reedwhisker.

[ @maple. (https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=17035) - Silverpaw | Eep, short post and probably a bit too early; but wanted to get over with a reaction to put this off my list. :heartbounce: ]

[Estelle]

With Beastgrowl gone, the shield could finally find a spot to sit down. At the meeting's edge, towards the back, where few others were. A calm area for the lethargic tom as he swiped his green gaze from the clan entrance to Pikestar back atop the Streamstones. He'd have to hope that the meeting would proceed normally from here, granted their new 'normally' didn't include constant interruptions and chaos. All he wanted was one normal and peaceful clan meeting where he could just come and then go (and he wasn't even the one hosting them). Huffing a little as he sat down, the tom's partially open green gaze watched the meeting proceed with previous irritations pushed back... Mostly. Whatever was to be announced sounded important, and it was. Fawnpaw was missing. He should've seen it coming. His tail gave a disturbed flick, displeased with this situation wherein they didn't know what happened and why. He could think of some possible causes, and yet they'd have to assume some of the worst to start off - they at least had Marigoldleap to take care of any injuries or illnesses until the young medicine cat was found, but still. It posed an issue her disappearance. It'd be only natural for search patrols to be send out, he presumed, he'd have to join them in looking. If she was in the twoleg place... That reduced their chances of finding her considerably, although.

[poppy]

// @/canineantics Ashcloud the WindClanner Rizo

At her dad's gentle touch and feeling the comforting sensation of him licking the top of her head like he used to when she was younger, Birdpaw felt some of her anxiety and distress melt away. No matter what happened now, she knew that her Dad would protect her. She also knew that he still cared about her, and that she probably never should've doubted it in the first place.

Turning her head as her dad climbed back atop the Streamstone, and Goldleaf, a warrior she had never talked to, approached, she smiled at him. "Thank you... I-I'm glad that I'm safe and... and that he's gone now. I'm also glad that the meeting can go on as normal, without having to be worried about him getting mad or yelling at my Dad anymore." That was a little bit of word vomit, but Birdpaw's role-player was getting tired and decided to not kill themselves over this post.

Then looking to her other side, she saw a more familiar face. Moonfrost, the kind molly (was that her or her sister that had helped her in the clearing so long ago after that rogue attack?) who she had seen around camp for a while. The black tabby's comforting lilt helped Birdpaw's muscles loosen and unclench, much to the small ragdoll's relief. "Thank you." She murmured softly, glancing over at the kind warrior, then over again to Goldleaf. They were both so nice for going out of their way to check on her.

But the moment of calm-Birdpaw was broken when Pikestar announced that yet another one of her friends was gone. Her eyes widened, and her lips parted in a distraught gasp. Not Fawnpaw. First Stormpaw, then Flickerpaw, then Fawnpaw. Everyone. All of her closest friends... gone. Her ears flattened. She needed to help with whatever she could. They had to find Fawnpaw. "I'll help too... in whatever way I can." her bright blue eyes slid upwards as her shaky but resolved voice emitted from her throat, coming from deep in her heart.

[perseus.]

☄. *. ⋆ Fogcloud

The silver tabby quickly appeared back in the RiverClan camp, the fire was still burning in their hazel eyes but they slinked their way closer to the front so Pikestar would be able to hear them. Though they saw the amount of distressed cats and was wondering what news had been dropped when they were gone with Otterfluff. Ears swiveling to see if they could catch anything as they made their way to the front.

Never the matter, I'll ask what news had been told later. They glanced up at Pikestar, their tail was still slightly bushed up with the burning anger they held for Beastgrowl but that was a matter for later, "Beastgrowl is out of the territory, Otterfluff has decided to stay and patrol the area till night fall just to make sure that maggot doesn't try to show his face again." Surprisingly the silver tabby was able to keep her voice level with only a small amount of her anger spilling out near the end of their sentence.

Once the silver tabby had reported they made their way back to their original spot, wrapping their tail around their paws as they waited for anymore news for the meeting.

canineantics

[RavensCall]

// @/canineantics Ashcloud the WindClanner Rizo

At her dad's gentle touch and feeling the comforting sensation of him licking the top of her head like he used to when she was younger, Birdpaw felt some of her anxiety and distress melt away. No matter what happened now, she knew that her Dad would protect her. She also knew that he still cared about her, and that she probably never should've doubted it in the first place.

Turning her head as her dad climbed back atop the Streamstone, and Goldleaf, a warrior she had never talked to, approached, she smiled at him. "Thank you... I-I'm glad that I'm safe and... and that he's gone now. I'm also glad that the meeting can go on as normal, without having to be worried about him getting mad or yelling at my Dad anymore." That was a little bit of word vomit, but Birdpaw's role-player was getting tired and decided to not kill themselves over this post.

Then looking to her other side, she saw a more familiar face. Moonfrost, the kind molly (was that her or her sister that had helped her in the clearing so long ago after that rogue attack?) who she had seen around camp for a while. The black tabby's comforting lilt helped Birdpaw's muscles loosen and unclench, much to the small ragdoll's relief. "Thank you." She murmured softly, glancing over at the kind warrior, then over again to Goldleaf. They were both so nice for going out of their way to check on her.

But the moment of calm-Birdpaw was broken when Pikestar announced that yet another one of her friends was gone. Her eyes widened, and her lips parted in a distraught gasp. Not Fawnpaw. First Stormpaw, then Flickerpaw, then Fawnpaw. Everyone. All of her closest friends... gone. Her ears flattened. She needed to help with whatever she could. They had to find Fawnpaw. "I'll help too... in whatever way I can." her bright blue eyes slid upwards as her shaky but resolved voice emitted from her throat, coming from deep in her heart.
(Don’t break the fourth wall please :mad:)

Goldenleaf smiled. “You’re welcome,” He meowed,”I’m here if you need me. Everyone else is too.”

[Wingnettle]

Mintpaw (she/her)
White fur with shades of grey and blue eyes (https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4801&pictureid=32165)

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So much seemed to going on during this meeting... luckily Pikestar seemed to have finally found the courage to take action as an authoritative guide of Riverclan. This bad event seemed to have unlocked something in him, Mintpaw thought.

Shocking gasps followed the announcement of the medicine cat, Fawnpaw. How could she have disappeared..? Everyone knew that medicine cats spent most of their time in their dens, and when they left camp to gather herbs they were usually accompanied by other warriors to help them. Did she chose to leave? Her right ear twitched at the thought, unable to find any reason for such unlikely option.

Her blue gaze traveled over to a large gray she-cat, addressed by Pikestar as Marigoldleap. All she knew about her was that she'd been once medicine cat in another clan, that's all. But peeking into her deep, amber eyes... Mintpaw felt instantly that this was a cat who could be trusted. At least, Riverclan wouldn't remain without someone to take care of them.

[Captain]

CLOUDPAW
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➣ As Beastgrowl would flee the scene, Otterfluff and Fogcloud close behind him, the ever-so-silent apprentice watched the camp’s entrance with a strange fixation, her tail twitching back and forth as the meeting would continue on. Once Pikestar would announce Fawnpaw’s disappearance to the rest of RiverClan, Cloudpaw would turn her head to spare one glance up at the dark-furred oriental tomcat. She wasn’t shocked whatsoever, after that dreaded nightmare and the lack of the medicine cat within the camp, it only just confirmed her most deepest thoughts. Mere moments later, when Fogcloud return to the meeting, Cloudpaw would rise to her paws. She listened intently to the molly's words before deciding to move from where she stood.

Turning away from the Streamstone, she’d spare no hesitation in heading towards the RiverClan apprentice’s den, seemingly heading there to take a nap. She had seen enough at this so-called meeting and didn’t wish to be here anymore. Cloudpaw disappeared into the darkness of the den without uttering a single word, her long tail swishing back and forth behind her.
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[ cloudpaw has left the meeting! ✧ closed for interaction ]

[SpiritedWarrior]

The mumblings around his clanmates only sped up the wind by just a tad, but that tad still stung his yellow hairs. Cricketsting was not in a joking mood, so if there are going to be words coming out of his mouth in this meeting, it was definitely not going to be jokes. He looked away from the Streamstone.

His grumpiness was put on hold as his eyes landed on his second friend he had made when he came back to RiverClan. Littlepaw. It was a few sunrises ago when they last talked, wasn't it? Yeah, Cricketsting remembered, looking at clouds and talking when her assessment finished.

wait

Is she becoming a warrior today?! His brain did a flop and his grumpy personality did a flip, and during that flip it switched to excited and happy energy! He jumped and did a run-skip over to the apprentice. “Littlepaw!"

SpiritedWarrior

Littlepaw heard the shuffling of paws and turned to meet the eyes of her friend, who looked rather excited to see her. A little giggle escaped her jaws while she patted a spot open next to her, inviting the older tom to sit beside her during the meeting.

"High, Cricket!" she purred quietly, not wanting to disturb all the commotion going on. "Nice to sea you!"

Seeing her friend after a few days was a nice surprise in the morning, especially when she mainly sat with Nightpaw. But of course, since Nightpaw was no longer with RiverClan and Cinderpaw was off doing her own thing, the young cream tabby had gotten quite bored very fast.

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Reedwhisker glanced at the newly exiled warrior, watching as two of her fellow warriors chased the disgusting excuse of a tom out of RiverClan and away from Birdpaw. Serves that tom right! No one should act so... so disgusting! As Pikestar made his way back to stand atop the Streamstone, the dark brown warrior dipped her head and smiled, proud of her leader to get his confidence back up to where it had been when he first became their leader.

"Well done, Pikestar!" she chanted the dark gray tom's name along with the rest of RiverClan. Those were the only words she spoke before her leader began speaking once more. She could tell he was still furious, but Pikestar had more than a right to feel that way. If I ever come across Beastgrowl again, I'll shred him! Birdpaw's my adopted sibling, there's nothing less I'd do to that tom.

The thought of shredding the disgusting minnow brain had made Reedwhisker unsheathe her claws. Taking in a deep breath to calm herself, now that the problem was gone, her claws became sheathed once more and she began to pay closer attention to the meeting. Fawnpaw had disappeared... oh no. I can't go on a patrol for her... I have to stay here and help keep the peace amongst the Clan. But whoever goes after her, StarClan guide their paws.

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Hawkpaw raised a brow, watching the interaction between Pikestar and Beastgrowl occur. In short, the young tom was not impressed with his former Clanmate's actions. I may be a murderer, but I have some shred of dignity. That cat? That cat has none. Shaking his head in disbelief, the tabby and white tom decided to head back into the apprentice's den, the cold chill of the forest setting into his lithe frame.

But before he could fully get settled, he had heard the mention of Fawnpaw's... disappearance. Turning back toward the back of the den, the young tom purred in satisfaction before falling asleep. My secret is safe. That sad excuse of a medicine cat doesn't even know how to defend herself.

//Hawkpaw has left the meeting!\\

[Dirtfur]

Cricketsting winced as he sat down and adjusted his seat so that none of the hairs that were sticking out won't touch the surface. He looked back to the Streamstone, noticing that a conflict started. Respects for Pikestar grew.

Back to Littlepaw, Cricketsting chuckled at the two puns that the apprentice had made. High and Sea, the best kind of puns in Cricketsting's book! "Long thyme, no see!"

After the pun he had blurted out, he noted that his eyes caught Pikestar getting back onto the Streamstone. What kind of announcement would the leader speak of now? Oh- about Fawnpaw. What! She went missing? Cricketsting sighed, knew that it was a mistake to assign such a big responsibility to an apprentice. At least an older cat would take over Fawnpaw's position for now instead of another youth.

"So, you excited to become a warrior?"

SpiritedWarrior

[Ian]

Flamebriar's ears pinned at the commotion, and she watched as Pikestar exiled Beastgrowl. As they should. RiverClan didn't need cats like him in the Clan. She watched as the leader leaped back up onto the Streamstone and waited for his following announcements.

[Captain]

With Fawnpaw’s recent disappearance now public clanwide knowledge, Pikestar had faith in his clanmates that they’d find her and bring the young medicine cat home. Sunstone and Featherflame were hard-working warriors and he trusted them to execute the search parties in a fast, and professional manner. Hopefully, they’d be able to do much better than he ever could in that department. Pikestar did plan on going on his own search for his sister though, alone, later today. Much like he had done for Sproutkit and Weedkit’s killer, he preferred to go at it by himself, so that he could cover more ground in a quicker, cleaner fashion rather than with a whole patrol of cats. Many cats were quick to show their means to help out, which was relieving to see. As well as Marigoldleap, who was willing to take over as RiverClan’s healer and keep the med den in order while Fawnpaw was away. They gave a light reassuring, thankful nod to the experienced molly. This clan wouldn’t crumble yet.

Just then, Fogcloud returned through the camp’s entrance, which peaked the tall oriental tomcat’s immediate interest. He listened to their report, about how Beastgrowl was out of their territory, but Otterfluff would remain out there for the rest of the day to make sure it stayed that way. “Excellent work, thank you, Fogcloud.” Pikestar remarked calmly, his ears twitching, “RiverClan thanks you and Otterfluff for your hard work to keep our apprentices safe.” Out of the corner of his eye, the oriental saw a flash of white and black fur disappear into one of the dens, but he didn’t dwell on it. The threat of Beastgrowl was handled, and Fawnpaw’s search parties would be organized soon. Now they could move on to the next announcement: RiverClan's new deputy. Many cats had been waiting for this.

“As you are all aware, it has been over a moon since we’ve lost Slatewhisker.” The dark-furred tomcat began, uttering a softened sigh, “She was a kind and hard-working deputy, who would’ve been a grand leader to take my place one day. I can only hope that she knows that we all miss her as she hunts with our ancestors in StarClan.” Pikestar never would’ve expected he would have to replace her so soon, but life seemed to like to throw the oriental longhair all kinds of challenges his way ever since he was given his nine lives. “I have given it much thought and I have finally made the decision of who shall take her place as the new deputy of RiverClan. I would like to believe she would approve of my choice.” He paused for a few brief seconds, lifting his head so that he could look up at the sky, before returning his eye to the sea of cats below him in front of the Streamstone. “Gingerfrost will be your new deputy.” Pikestar’s calm and collected gaze quickly found the young ginger-furred tom among the crowd, “I make my decision now before StarClan and before the majority of RiverClan. Gingerfrost, I would love nothing more for you to be my trusted second-in-command and help me lead our clan into a better future.” From there, Pikestar silently (and patiently) awaited his response.

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Why was the cat so grouchy? Because he's in a lousy mewd.
Today's Clanwide Mention Joke is sponsored by none other than RiverClan's own Gingerfrost.

[bubble[error].]

// Bluepaw smiled. "Gingerfrost! Oh my gosh! Congratulations! Go up there and say yes!" He cried out in happiness. \\

[Doom]

Sunstone, although a bit ruffled from the exile, snapped back to reality when Pikestar mentioned Slatewhisker. He nodded in agreeance to his leader's words, wishing the molly was still around to help out, especially in times like this. He was swept up with another wave of sadness, which drooped his ears. He lowered his head to respect theirt fallen deputy once more. . .

. . . “I have given it much thought and I have finally made the decision of who shall take her place as the new deputy of RiverClan. I would like to believe she would approve of my choice . . . Gingerfrost will be your new deputy.”

Sunstone's head shot up in an instant at those words, fur fluffing up with surprise. Oh, thank StarClan he chose a good one! The ginger giant has seen the grump around camp before, never spoken to him, but he was always recognized as a good warrior in the giant's eyes. With a smile lighting up Sunstone's maw, he immediately turned toward Gingerfrost, eagerly awaiting his response.

[Silverfur & Co]

Featherspirit and Snowstripe chanted "Gingerfrost gingerfrost!"

[perseus.]

Fogcloud quietly bowed her head slightly in thanks to Pikestar and their gaze flickered to Gingerfrost when it was announced he was new deputy, their gaze flickered to the ginger tabby watching to see his reaction and if he would accept the position.


Mapledawn and Mothdusk's ears perked as they both glanced over at Gingerfrost, he was one of many who had taken a step up when they had no deputy and while he maybe grumpy at times he would be a great choice.


Cicadapaw's ears perked back up and she quickly glanced over at Gingerfrost giving him a quick few nods, He would be a great deputy! I hope he accepts the position.

[RavensCall]

Featherspirit and Snowstripe chanted "Gingerfrost gingerfrost!"
Goldenleaf chanted Gingerfrost’s name with Featherspirit and Snowstripe.

[Rose]

Flintfang
He/Him

As the meeting went on, Beastgrowl's scandal forgotten but not quite, Flintfang kept a keen eye on his sister. He dearly hoped she was okay, as he would most certainly panic if she was not feeling well. Sending a silent wish to StarClan that they take care of her in all the ways that he could not, the silver-furred tabby returned his gaze to let it rest upon Pikestar.

Despite himself, and despite all that had just occured, Flintfang found himself fighting a growing smile as the deputy was announced. Why, Gingerfrost! Just the name brought Flintfang so much relief that it should probably have been uncalled for. Who better to be deputy than the grumpily serious RiverClanner Flintfang loved to annoy? Congratulations were certainly in order. That was, if Gingerfrost accepted the position, ofcourse. In all honestly, Flintfang had no doubt in Gingerfrost's ability to be RiverClan's deputy. He knew, from within his heart, that the rusted orange tom would do a remarkable job of being RiverClan's co-commander.

[Faith.]

Shatteredsun nodded at the choice of Gingerfrost for deputy. Good cat, equally good skills. "Gingerfrost, very good. Hopefully just as good, if not better, than Slatewhisker." he mumbled, mostly to himself.

Dappledpaw perked at Gingerfrost's name. Deputy? She didn't much like Gingerfrost's personality, he was kind of... He was hard for her to deal with. But he got work done fairly quickly and efficiently, and that's what mattered for RiverClan.

[Both open]

[Wingnettle]

Mintpaw (she/her)
White fur with shades of grey and blue eyes (https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4801&pictureid=32165)
https://i.ibb.co/fpzh8gK/Mintpaw.png (https://imgbb.com/)

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It seemed that Pikestar had finally made up his mind about the next deputy. Gingerfrost... A name that sounded familiar to her, because he belonged to the Shield. Right. It makes sense that Pikestar would choose someone from that rank. The ginger pelted tom seemed to have won the trust and popularity of every clanmate in Riverclan, so Mintpaw guessed that he must be a very skilled warrior. Among the chanting, she dipped her head respectfully yo the rightful deputy that would lead Riverclan from now on, hopefully for many more moons than Slatewhisker had.

[ Shinestripe (It's Slatewhisker, not Slatestripe!) ]

[Faith.]

Mintpaw (she/her)
White fur with shades of grey and blue eyes (https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4801&pictureid=32165)
https://i.ibb.co/fpzh8gK/Mintpaw.png (https://imgbb.com/)

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It seemed that Pikestar had finally made up his mind about the next deputy. Gingerfrost... A name that sounded familiar to her, because he belonged to the Shield. Right. It makes sense that Pikestar would choose someone from that rank. The ginger pelted tom seemed to have won the trust and popularity of every clanmate in Riverclan, so Mintpaw guessed that he must be a very skilled warrior. Among the chanting, she dipped her head respectfully yo the rightful deputy that would lead Riverclan from now on, hopefully for many more moons than Slatewhisker had.

[ Shinestripe (It's Slatewhisker, not Slatestripe!) ]

Oh, whoops!! Thanks!)))

[sol.]

-Lilycreek-

She blinked at Pikestar's newest announcement. Gingerfrost, huh? She could see why he was a good contender. Capable, loyal, and a bit of a character but whatever. She knew he would be able to do it.

-Bluebellpaw-

Her eyes widened. Mr. Gingerfrost! she gave a delighted squeak. He was perfect for the job- a great warrior, and a shield too. Oh, if only Snowkit could see him now.

-Kestrelpaw-

She rolled her eyes. Gingerfrost? She didn't know him too well, but she could tell he was a silent, broody cat. But, out of respect, she bit her tongue.

[pxxylo]

Raccoonear watched as the crowd once again, went wild. Everybody was already cheering his name, before the ginger tom could even accept the role. No, it was not likely at all that he would deny the role and have it passed onto somebody else, however with all that has happened lately, anything is possible. Raccoonear remained silent per usual, casting Gingerfrost a small smile before shifting her focus unto the crowd again. She couldn't care less for the voices of the cats who cheered and screamed, already trying to get onto the new deputy's good side. All she cared about was the cats who did'nt cheer, who groaned or just stared angrily. After spotting a few, she remembered their looks. These cats aren't afraid to be different. They don't care what the deputy or anyone thinks. Her personally, thought he was fit for the role if chosen by Pikestar, and despite not agreeing with these cats she had spotted, she had respect for them.

[stardust.]

Foxdusk settled down, nodding their head when Pikestar spoke that Fawnpaw was missing. Luckily Marigoldleap would be doing the herb patrols! That was nice, because there would still be activity in the clan! Hopefully Foxdusk would be going on a patrol soon! Because they needed to make sure they were active within the clan.

Foxdusk's head immediately popped up when Pikestar spoke that Gingerfrost would be the new deputy, "Gingerfrost! Gingerfrost!" Foxdusk chanted. Hopefully Gingerfrost would do just as well as Slatewhisker did. I hope Slatewhisker is well, Foxdusk thought.

[Wintersun]

Robinpaw

The tom quietly chanted the new deputy's name, slightly curious why Pikestar had chosen him, but didn't get to into detail on that and focused on the chorus of chanting for the deputy.

[Rizo]

~ Moonfrost | canineantics (For Cloudpaw Mention) jupiter ~

Seeing that Birdpaw was now okay, she gave the young molly a friendly, horase trill. The kits and apprentices of the clan were the most important, and Moonfrost would protect them at all cost.
It was then that her attention was caught by Pikestar's announcement.
Fawnpaw is missing?
Quickly, her blue eyes scanned the clearing, and she was just in time to see the tail of her daughter disappear into the apprentice den. A wave of sadness hit her like the ocean crashing onto the cliffs of Lionsrange. Her daughter was hurting, and she couldn't fix it. Perhaps she should join one of the search parties
I'm sorry, my little one.
She would have to go check on Cloudpaw later. It seemed like everyone in her family was affected by the disappearances of cats. First Fawnleap, leaving Wolfsong in a deep depression again, then Nightleap had disappeared herself, and now her daughter's best friend. Shaking her head sadly, Moonfrost turned her gaze back to Pikestar.
Another announcement, this time the announcement of deputy. The dark leader's words about Slatewhisker were full of pride and truth. She had been an exemplary warrior and a dedicated second in command.
I wish you good fishing, Slatewhisker.
Her silent goodbye was quickly followed by the erupting of voices chanting the name of the new deputy.
Gingerfrost! A good choice.
She gave the tom a supportive nod. He would be a fantastic deputy, of that she was certain.

[MockingRabbit]

Fawnpaw was missing? How had he not noticed that? StarClan! Half the clan could go missing and he wouldn't notice until someone announced it! He shook his head at himself. You really need to get out there more, he thought.
New deputy? Troutstone looked back up again to listen. The new deputy was... Gingerfrost. The grey tom struggled to put a face to the name. Was... he that one he went on patrol with a few moons ago? It didn't matter, he would find out soon enough. Everyone else seemed to think it was a good choice, so he raised his maw and chanted. "Gingerfrost! Gingerfrost!"

[SpiritWolf_yt]

Echoblue smiled" congatulation gingerfrost!" she exclaimed but calmly

Peachpaw and CInderpaw CHeered gingerfrost and shouted her name

Swiftfliht shouted happily" Congrats gingerfrost!!" he exclaimed

[Estelle]

With the clan settling back down after the Beastgrowl situation, so did the lethargic tom. Naturally irritation towards such behaviour remained, but frankly he was too tired to remain in such foul mood when the issue was already taken out of the way – only for another to arise in the form of Fawnpaw being missing. To further enforce the previous fact, his eyes turned Fogcloud’s way upon their return, noting that Otterfluff stayed behind. With someone out there he saw little reason to believe the ex-clanner would return all that quickly (and thankfully so, Gingerfrost was not looking forward to yet another disruption).

Fluffing his pelt against the brass wind that carried leafbare’s arrival, the tabby’s mind began covering possible places the medicine cat might’ve ended up. The reality of the situation was complicated and worth it’s time; if they wanted to find her, they needed places to look first. With a somewhat detached expression, he didn’t return to the here and now until the words ‘Slatewhisker’ and ‘deputy’ sounded, calling the young tom’s attention. Much as he had a habit of nearly ignoring certain, less significant, announcements other than the general idea, this was one he knew he should listen to for the simple reason that knowing who their deputy would be was a somewhat important bit of information. So, he made sure to keep an ear up and angled, ready to catch the name of the next co-commander. He had a few ideas of whom might be likely candidates, but nothing had explicitly stood out to him yet due to recent events – his attention had been elsewhere.

For a moment, he felt stunned. His eyes widened and for a heartbeat he didn’t know what to do or where to look until his gaze lifted to the sky. Out of everyone, him? He shared much of the same feelings as when he became a shield, only now, it felt more… Wrong. Like he shouldn’t be the one sitting there, getting their name called. No, it didn’t feel right. He wasn’t oblivious as to why – eyes fixed up above, where she supposedly resided. She, his sister. She would have sat here instead of him, she wouldn’t have hesitated, not a moment. With the right guidance she would have made an excellent deputy, mayhaps leader as she had always believed. And yet, she was dead. He wasn’t. Funny how that resurfaced now. Life always found a way to put those who didn’t seek on the spot, didn’t it? And those who sought…

He lowered his eyes, surprise blinked away as the chants of his name already sounded within the clearing which suddenly felt much smaller, even a few smiles and nods came his way. He hadn’t uttered a word, but it seemed everyone assumed he would accept. Hah. She wouldn’t forgive him for passing up the opportunity even in death, he was nearly certain of that. Would they agree? He didn’t find himself replying right away as anyone did before him, precisely for those reasons. But his paws on the ground could only be an entertaining sight for so long. No matter how wrong it could feel, no matter how much it felt like he was taking her place – reality stated that there was no changing that no matter how much he would want it. Yet strangely, a certain determination washed over him. One voice stood out: ‘go up there’ it said, Gingerfrost glanced in the apprentice's direction before his green eyes lifted to the dark-furred leader’s. He wasn’t going to go ‘up there’, he was fine where he sat right now. But a single deep nod showed his decision.

“I’ll do what I can.”
The tabby tom muttered (or spoke), perhaps mostly to himself; unlike his counter part he hadn’t always wanted this position, not if it wasn’t her forcing him into it. But maybe it was a chance, a possibility. A possibility to help, help where she could no longer and perhaps even in more ways than he could have otherwise. How, he didn’t know yet. But if it was a shot at bringing RiverClan back to its previous peace, he couldn’t pass that up. Only this time he would have to be an actor, do what he can event to the point of taking charge where it might be necessary - it seemed his days of following came to a close more as each day passed. At least he could trust himself not to let the clan willingly crumble (and while he never said it, he was pleased Pikestar wasn't of that sort either). This was bound to be an experience.


[ canineantics ]

[Captain]

Once the large oriental tomcat spoke of his choice in deputy, the rest of RiverClan (or at least, a vast majority) seemed quick to accept this. Many cats were already chanting Gingerfrost’s name, approving of the notion that he’d be the next to represent their clan. Honestly, Pikestar felt a little bad for the younger tomcat, only imagining the pressure that everyone was putting on his shoulders before he even got a chance to get a word out. Of course, he took a large portion of the blame for that, being fueled by impatience and stress beyond comprehension. He should’ve warned Gingerfrost beforehand, pulled him aside before this clanwide meeting, and asked him about being his deputy while it was just the two of them alone. Pikestar had made that same mistake with Slatewhisker, and Skystar had done the same with him all those moons ago. You would think the forty-moon-old leader would’ve learned better by now. He hoped that Gingerfrost wouldn't resent him later.

Throughout his all, Pikestar kept his partial gaze on the ginger-furred tabby, trying to block out everyone else for the moment. Considering all the pressure, and everything surrounding it, the dark-furred tomcat wouldn’t blame Gingerfrost for declining. Stars above, if young Snowleap had known back then what awaited him after becoming Skystar’s deputy, he wouldn’t have accepted. Maybe he was a coward for that. However, to his surprise, the warrior would lift his head and look back up at Pikestar, meeting his gaze and giving one firm nod of acceptance. Now that brought a smile to the large oriental’s face, having felt like Gingerfrost was the future that RiverClan needed. Good. Hopefully, whenever his little sister would return to them eventually, she’d be pleased with his choice. The three of them would make RiverClan strong, together, soon enough. Those positive, confident feelings made their chest swell with excitement. He'd like if they could stick around, please.

“Excellent. Now then, RiverClan, let us discuss the next important topic: shields.” He remarked, taking a deep breath so that they could all comfortably move on in this meeting, “With the loss of Lizardfrost─may StarClan rest her soul─and the promotion of Gingerfrost, it is apparent now that it is time for some new cats to join our beloved shields. But before that, I must bring some… saddening news.” Pikestar swept his partial gaze across the crowd silently before speaking again, “Bluebellcrackle has left our ranks. She came to speak with me in my den, and expressed to me that she needed to deal with some important family matters. I will not express details about it out of respect for my dear friend’s privacy, but I do ask that you all wish her well and respect her choice. There is a chance that she may return to us someday.” It was something that the tall RiverClan leader needed to share with the clan so that they would come to understand his next decisions in welcoming not two, but three new cats into the shield group. “For now though, we must focus on our own and look to the future. I have decided that our clan’s next shields will be─” A pause for dramatic effect.

“─Raccoonear, Fogcloud and Moonfrost.” He was pleased with his choice in who would be working alongside Blizzardwind and Wormbite from now on. All three warriors were hard-working and Pikestar trusted each of them with his life. Moonfrost had been his close friend for many moons, Fogcloud had shown much promise lately, especially with how they handled the Beastgrowl situation, and Raccoonear was his sister, whom had needed some recognition for a long time. The dark-furred clan leader could only hope that much like Gingerfrost, RiverClan would approve and chant their names. These cats would be the future of their clan and Pikestar couldn’t be more thrilled. Things were getting better.
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How do cats stop crimes? They call claw enforcement.

[SpiritedWarrior]

Cricketsting winced as he sat down and adjusted his seat so that none of the hairs that were sticking out won't touch the surface. He looked back to the Streamstone, noticing that a conflict started. Respects for Pikestar grew.

Back to Littlepaw, Cricketsting chuckled at the two puns that the apprentice had made. High and Sea, the best kind of puns in Cricketsting's book! "Long thyme, no see!"

After the pun he had blurted out, he noted that his eyes caught Pikestar getting back onto the Streamstone. What kind of announcement would the leader speak of now? Oh- about Fawnpaw. What! She went missing? Cricketsting sighed, knew that it was a mistake to assign such a big responsibility to an apprentice. At least an older cat would take over Fawnpaw's position for now instead of another youth.

"So, you excited to become a warrior?"

SpiritedWarrior

Littlepaw chuckled quietly, trying to respect both the meeting going on and her friend as she conversed with him. Her ear flicked over toward Pikestar as he made the announcements about Fawnpaw, the deputy, and the shields. Wait- the young tabby froze in her spot next to Cricketsting. Gingerfrost? Deputy?! Rising to her paws, Littlepaw let out half a purr and half a yowl.

"CONGRATULATIONS, GINGERFROST!!!" she then sat back down, not thinking about the attention she would probably attract for being so loud during a meeting. My mentor's the deputy! "Cricketsting, my mentor's the deputy!" she poked her friend's flank with her elbow, excitement flaring in her eyes. Guess both he and I are getting promotions!

"May Bluebellcrackle be able to come back to us after she smooths out whatever's going on with her family..." she murmured. "But I'm glad Raccoonear, Fogcloud, and Moonfrost are becoming shields. They all deserve it!"

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Reedwhisker cheered for Gingerfrost, Raccoonear, Fogcloud, and Moonfrost for their promotions, happy for each of her Clanmates. Pikestar's spirits have lifted much more since the last meeting, which was much more certain now after Beastgrowl's exile. StarClan must've helped his spirits lift. Thank our ancestors! A purr rumbled in the young she-cat's throat.

[Silvershadow13]

Silentripple

Walking up to Gingerfrost she meowed
"Congratulations, you deserve it, make our clan proud." She told the tom with a smile on her face. Estelle

[Rizo]

~ Moonfrost ~

The black tabby had been listening intently to the voices around her, although her thoughts were still on her daughter and the missing Fawnpaw. It wasn't until she heard her name from atop the Streamstone that her focus snapped back to the leader, causing her to emit a small, surprised chirp.
Me? A Shield?
A smile quickly grew on her dark striped face, and she fixed her gaze upon Pikestar, her friend and leader. Dipping her head in appreciation, she nodded her acceptance of the position, letting her tail brush excitedly over the sandy ground beneath her.

[Caspian]

Bouncepaw chanted the new names solemnly hoping one day he would reach the rank as a shield, deputy or in the least a warrior. He would be satisfied with all three. He knew very well about the territory but only from stories. He had only pictured it, how embarrassing, seven moons and not even a tour… he looked at his paws feeling like the whole clan was watching him. And possibly starclan… but maybe they are just making my destiny? Maybe I was meant for something special? Something great?

[Silverfur & Co]

Snowstripe and Featherspirit chanted the new names and purred. "Raccoonear, Fogcloud and Moonfrost!" "Raccoonear, Fogcloud and Moonfrost!" They chanted smiling

[MockingRabbit]

Troutstone put on a somber expression as Pikestar explained about Lizardfrost. Stay safe, Lizardfrost, he thought. Then it was time for new Shields. Raccoonear, Frogcloud and Moonfrost. He started chanting their names.

[sol.]

-Bluebellpaw-

She squeaked happily, running over to a certain ginger tom. Gingerfrost was deputy! Gingerfrost! Grumpy, doesn't-know-how-to-communicate-with-kits Gingerfrost! Maybe, maybe keep that last bit to herself, but Gingerfrost!

Now that he was deputy, did that mean she had to be even more respectful, and call him Mr. Gingerfrost? She tried it on the tip of her tongue. Sounds about right.

"Mr. Gingerfrost, congratulations!" She purred excitedly. He'd do great- like her mom, and Mr. Pikestar.

She sat next to the tom, leaving a polite distance between them (she was going to just sit how she normally would, but after a that excitement she thought it would be good to give him space; plus she would've gotten Beastgrowl flashbacks and that would've been awful for her.) The meeting continued and she let herself listen.

Oh. Her mind blanked. Ms. Bluebellcrackle.... left? Just like that? Wi-without telling her) Or even just, saying some form of goodbye, even though the two of them didn't really talk after the last clan meeting? She frowned more, but it was quickly replaced by another smile as she chanted the names of the new shield.

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Estelle

[bubble[error].]

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

Bluepaw smiled. "Raccoonear! Fogcloud! Moonfrost!" He chanted. "Raccoonear! Fogcloud! Moonfrost!"

[Wingnettle]

Mintpaw (she/her)
White fur with shades of grey and blue eyes
https://i.ibb.co/fpzh8gK/Mintpaw.png (https://imgbb.com/)

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New shields... Mintpaw didn't know exactly what kind of roles they played in Riverclan, but she guessed they must be among the most experienced and trusted warriors. The sleek apprentice dipped her head respectfully to each of them. Raccoonear, Moonfrost, Fogcloud.

[Sklee]

Amberpaw grinned, chanting their names along with the new deputy's. "Gingerfrost, Raccoonear, Fogcloud and Moonfrost! Gingerfrost, Raccoonear, Fogcloud and Moonfrost! Gingerfrost, Raccoonear, Fogcloud and Moonfrost!"

[SpiritWolf_yt]

Echoblue listened quietly and cheered for the new shields

Cinderpaw was confused as she heard shields" Whats shields?" she asked herself

Peachpaw and swiftgflight cheered

[perseus.]

Fogcloud ears perked when she heard her name being called to be a new shield. Their tail flicked as they looked up to Pikestar, nodding. I'll be making sure I do my best in this position. I'm thankful for this opportunity. The silver tabby thought as they were sitting up fully now.



Mothdusk and Mapledawn cheered on the new deputy and new shields, "Gingerfrost! Fogcloud! Moonfrost! Raccoonear!"

Cicadapaw silently cheered for the ones that were chosen, she might go and bring them a small gift later.

[Zei]

Blue'eyes stayed silent but nodded his aprovell

[Dirtfur]

Littlepaw chuckled quietly, trying to respect both the meeting going on and her friend as she conversed with him. Her ear flicked over toward Pikestar as he made the announcements about Fawnpaw, the deputy, and the shields. Wait- the young tabby froze in her spot next to Cricketsting. Gingerfrost? Deputy?! Rising to her paws, Littlepaw let out half a purr and half a yowl.

"CONGRATULATIONS, GINGERFROST!!!" she then sat back down, not thinking about the attention she would probably attract for being so loud during a meeting. My mentor's the deputy! "Cricketsting, my mentor's the deputy!" she poked her friend's flank with her elbow, excitement flaring in her eyes. Guess both he and I are getting promotions!

"May Bluebellcrackle be able to come back to us after she smooths out whatever's going on with her family..." she murmured. "But I'm glad Raccoonear, Fogcloud, and Moonfrost are becoming shields. They all deserve it!"

The warrior took that quiet and contained laugh as both a yes and a ‘that’s a funny pun!’. Cricketsting purred and turned his eyes back on Pikestar. Besides the young missing medicine cat, the leader announced the new deputy and the new shields.

“Way to go, Gingerfrost! You will be a cool deputy!” ( for you, Estelle :heartbounce: ) Puns aside, Cricketsting meant it. The younger warrior was a good choice. “Becoming a warrior and having your mentor become deputy on the same day. You must be blessed by Warrior Luck!” he murmured to Littlepaw. Although Cricketsting never met the new shields before, he nodded in agreement to what the soon-to-be warrior had said.

[forest]

Hollowstorm padded over.


Very late hhhhh

[Burning'Flame]

Swiftfur sat down, emmbarassed she had slept through another Clan meeting.

//AHH I'm late again!//

[~Half-A-Witch~]

LilyLeaf|She/Her|Trans MtF| Wingnettle
LilyLeaf had been out looking for some prey but had fallen short. As she returned to camp, already emabrrassed, she realized she had missed another meeting. "Pull your crap together LilyLeaf!" she thought, scolding herself. She padded over to her daughter "What happen while I was gone?" She asked her.
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GoldenPaw|He/Him|Nonbinary Questioning| TheDragonGoddess
GoldenPaw ran into the clearing and over to his mentor, BlueEyes! "What did I miss?" He asked his mentor.

[Zei]

LilyLeaf|She/Her|Trans MtF| Wingnettle
LilyLeaf had been out looking for some prey but had fallen short. As she returned to camp, already emabrrassed, she realized she had missed another meeting. "Pull your crap together LilyLeaf!" she thought, scolding herself. She padded over to her daughter "What happen while I was gone?" She asked her.
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CopperPaw|He/Him|Nonbinary Questioning| TheDragonGoddess
CopperPaw ran into the clearing and over to his mentor, BlueEyes! "What did I miss?" He asked his mentor.
Blue-eyes thought for a moment then signed 'gingerfrost is the new deputy! and there are new shields as well' with his paws

[~Half-A-Witch~]

Blue-eyes thought for a moment then signed 'gingerfrost is the new deputy! and there are new shields as well' with his paws
GoldenPaw|He/Him|Gender Questioning|
Goldenpaw nodded, just then remembering his mentor was mute! "That's so cool!" He said

[Zei]

CopperPaw|He/Him|Gender Questioning|
Copperpaw nodded, just then remembering his mentor was mute! "That's so cool!" He said
Blue-eye's nodded, curling his tail around his back paws, signing 'after this meeting we shall start training'

[~Half-A-Witch~]

Blue-eye's nodded, curling his tail around his back paws, signing 'after this meeting we shall start training'
"Yay!" GoldenPaw said bouncing up.

[Zei]

"Yay!" GoldenPaw said bouncing up.
Blue'eyes wipped around at the feel of someone bouncing by them, 'you joining us Goldenpaw?' he signed

[Wingnettle]

[FONT="Palatino Linotype"][B]LilyLeaf|She/Her|Trans MtF| Wingnettle
LilyLeaf had been out looking for some prey but had fallen short. As she returned to camp, already emabrrassed, she realized she had missed another meeting. "Pull your crap together LilyLeaf!" she thought, scolding herself. She padded over to her daughter "What happen while I was gone?" She asked her.


[SIZE="3"]Mintpaw (she/her)
White fur with shades of grey and blue eyes
https://i.ibb.co/fpzh8gK/Mintpaw.png (https://imgbb.com/)

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Mintpaw turned as the familiar scent of Lilyleaf reached her nostrils. Her mother trotted up to her, clearly late for this important meeting. She acknowledged her presence with a twitch of her ear and returned her gaze on the Streamstone once more. "Gingerfrost is Riverclan's new deputy". She wondered if her mother had any idea of who this cat was, because from now on he would have a fundamental role in the clan.

[~Half-A-Witch~]

Mintpaw (she/her)
White fur with shades of grey and blue eyes
https://i.ibb.co/fpzh8gK/Mintpaw.png (https://imgbb.com/)

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Mintpaw turned as the familiar scent of Lilyleaf reached her nostrils. Her mother trotted up to her, clearly late for this important meeting. She acknowledged her presence with a twitch of her ear and returned her gaze on the Streamstone once more. "Gingerfrost is Riverclan's new deputy". She wondered if her mother had any idea of who this cat was, because from now on he would have a fundamental role in the clan.
LilyLeaf|She/Her|Trans MtF|
She nodded and said "I've heard he's a good shield!"

[pxxylo]

> Raccoonear | she/her

Paws shuffled, eyes widened, fear, shock and joy struck through a heart like a dagger sharper than an eagle's vision. Me? I've only just rejoined. Wow. Holy crap, it actually happened. I wanted this ever since it first began, for my brother and for the clan. But why me? Surprise glazed over her eyes quickly as she stared in front of her. She quietly scooted into the conveniently placed bush behind her, her eyes wide, and heart pulsing a million miles a minute. Slow down, slow down, SLOW DOWN... She tried to level her heart rate, slow her breathing but at this point her breath was growing high-pitched and the feeling of the ground below her paws slipped from under her. What if everyone starts staring? What if they don't think i'm fit for the role? Sure, Pikestar does but he's my brother... what about the rest of the clan? All of her organs dropped down like weights inside of her as she stared at what laid outside of the bush. Cats, cheering her name. Mute cats using their paws to celebrate. Kits smiling and asking what a shield was. Maybe...I can go back out there? She stared and stared, her eyes growing hollow. The cheering got louder and louder in her mind, and soon she burst out of the bush and sat down again. Above all of the loud noises outside and in her mind, something screamed louder than anything inside her head. THE SHOW MUST GO ON!

Im... different. I'm sure that no cat has been made shield less than a moon after returning from being gone and missing. I know exactly why. I'm two times the cat I used to be, the woman i used to be. Im stronger, bigger, faster. Being taken away made me stronger. I'm willing to defend everyone in this clan better than I did for my brother, so long as they deserve it. I'm so damn proud.

[Ian]

Flamebriar cheered for Gingerfrost, Racoonear, Fogcloud, and Moonfrost.

[perseus.]

Cicadapaw was glad that Gingerfrost took the spot if deputy, he will be an amazing deputy.

Fogcloud listened to the cheers though the tabby was thinking of things they could talk about with the other shields, truly they wanted to set up something so they could protect the apprentices even more. They also wanted to make sure the young cats knew they had the support of the clan.

Mothdusk and Mapledawn were quietly waiting for whatever would be announced next. Hopefully some more good news as the whole clan needed more good news lately.

[Captain]

With a new deputy and several new shields, the tall RiverClan leader was keen on letting his clanmates celebrate this moment of calm and joy within their ranks. For far too long, there had been only pain and death, nothing really to make any cat truly smile. How many times had these cats witnessed a body of their own being brought into the clearing? Too many times in the span of only a few moons, at least in his mind. Hearing these excited, hopeful chants from RiverClan gathered below, Pikestar allowed himself to smile, even if just for a moment. Oh how he wished Fawnpaw were here to witness this, to be able to join these voices, and see that there could be good times awaiting them in the future. Were things finally starting to get better? He did not want to believe that yet, especially not until his little sister returned home, but a small part of him clung to this possibility that they were all finally seeing through to the end of this dreary storm cloud that had hung over them all. Pikestar knew better though, to not let his guard down that easily or quickly, especially now. Never again.

Finding each of his new shields in the crowd below, the oriental tomcat would dip his head to them, seeing the three RiverClan warriors accept his promotion in their own unique ways. Raccoonear, Moonfrost and Fogcloud were now his honorary shields, alongside Wormbite and Blizzardwind. The vast majority of the cats present at this meeting seemed to be more than happy to welcome them to their new rank, which was relieving for him. “With that now settled too, we can finally move onto the next part of this meeting, which I’m sure several of our young ones have been eagerly awaiting.” Pikestar said this with a gentle purr rumbling in this throat, continuing the clanwide meeting while everyone was still in rather high spirits, “Fishkit, Swallowkit, Crowkit, Mudkit and Rowankit. If you all could please gather at the base of the Streamstone… It has finally become time for you to become RiverClan apprentices.” More positive announcements for the clan to witness on this chilly day in leaf-fall: a small batch of new RiverClan apprentices!
[ Darkclaws Flea maple. FredTheFrog judas ]

Estelle birdie x ghostie dino. jupiter Rizo vellichor Rabbiteye Dirtfur ~SilverShine~ seeingstars lonely.lilyx Silverfur & Co Kat SpiritedWarrior Poprock FredTheFrog forest Fawnhearted Cherry~ ~'Ace of Spades'~ Angelique Naiad Ashcloud the WindClanner Gunnar Flea SplashyLumi Ravenss Ritsuka TheDragonGoddess SplashedCanvas Mango Horizen prancer IvySpirit Silvershadow13 Red'fur Fernwillow NinjaBloss Usern@me Firefly reindeer lane Apollo. tanuki fernmass flowsie Ivybush666 Ember Paw Charlottie Mothflight Silverdream artemis Beamheart Streamtail Alps candy hearts. Shinestripe WinterMara Crystal The Crystal Cat Sklee Robin feather Popcorn Wintersun Caspian Spoooooooooooky Gay'Fluff Peril Wingnettle Zero cinnamon Birdspirit Amber2010 Ravensong ImSoTired my only purpose is my rps ~Nebula~ hope MushroomRat DaichiSage Quietheart Veinyard Twilight Moon oleander

What do you call a pile of cats? A meow-ntain.

[bubble[error].]

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

Bluepaw smiled at the new kits becoming apprentices. He loved new apprentices, kits, warriors, anything. Pikestar was on a roll here.

[Silvershadow13]

Silentripple

Smiling at the young ones she lifted her head up. Pikestar is right, its time to move on past those dark days she thought to herself. Looking up at her leader she saw he was happy and much less down than he was before this meeting. Waiting to hear the rest of the ceremony, she quietly watched her leader with happiness.

[sol.]

-Bluebellpaw-

She smiled delightedly. New apprentices were always good. The clan needed more paws, especially with the older warriors retiring, and leaf-bare coming. Though, she did hope Pikestar wouldn't forget to give her a new mentor since Bluebellcrackle was leaving.

And Mudkit! Oh, it was finally time for his ceremony. She didn't forget her promise to him- when the time came, she would be cheering the loudest for him. She tried to fine him in the crowd, and catch his eye.

[ FredTheFrog - I thought it was your Mudkit that was being apprenticed, but if I isn't feel free to ignore this ^^"]

-Lilycreek-

She watched as the small kits were called up to the Streamstone. Wait. Rowankit? Wasn't she missing for a while? Huh. Nevertheless, she was rather glad the kit had made it back.


-Kestrelpaw-

She slid forward with interest. Apprentice ceremonies were always fun, or less boring than most other bits.

[puppeteer]

Swallowkit, padded forward. She tried to look dignified, but her heart was pounding. Where were her siblings? Her parents?

~~

Silverpaw looked on excitedly, watching Rowankit. "You got this, Row!!" She whispered enthusiastically.

{ judas }

[Caspian]

Bouncepaw smiled at the news of new apprentices, only to fade at the thought he hadn’t had any experience in a moon. He envied how the new apprentices would at least get a tour but he hadn’t. His gaze flicked over to his paws and remained there. Cold. Silent. And feeling empty on the inside. He had no purpose…
lonely.lilyx