RiverClan Floodstone

[Alastor]

Blizzardpaw

❆---Current Puurks: Lyrebird's Lullaby & Agatha Kitty ---❆
❆~~ 6 Moon old Riverclan Apprentice ~~❆

Blizzardpaw turned towards Reedshine. Taking note of their looks, she smiled and touched noses with the older warrior. "Nice to meet you, I can't wait to start training! When do we start? Now? How about now? Feeling a new sense of freedom, she wanted to plunge right into the new life she was just given. She would be able to sleep in a new nest, a new den, and explore more territory. It all seemed unreal. The small world she grew up in just expanded. She wanted to explore every single inch of it already.

Red_Fang

"well firstly calm down" he chuckled "sure we can start now if you like" he walked to clan entrance
(where do we do the training thread?)

[Spookez.]

Blizzardpaw

❆---Current Puurks: Lyrebird's Lullaby & Agatha Kitty ---❆
❆~~ 6 Moon old Riverclan Apprentice ~~❆

Blizzardkit would have screamed with joy. But she was done with all the kiddish stuff. She did her best impression of a mature tone and stood up tall. Nodding her head. She followed her mentor, bumping ahead of them once in a while.

(They commonly start with a border patrol/territory tour, so I would say around Riverclan territory or a border.)

Red_Fang

[Alastor]

Blizzardpaw

❆---Current Puurks: Lyrebird's Lullaby & Agatha Kitty ---❆
❆~~ 6 Moon old Riverclan Apprentice ~~❆

Blizzardkit would have screamed with joy. But she was done with all the kiddish stuff. She did her best impression of a mature tone and stood up tall. Nodding her head. She followed her mentor, bumping ahead of them once in a while.

(They commonly start with a border patrol/territory tour, so I would say around Riverclan territory or a border.)

Red_Fang

BlizzardPaw reminded him of his apprentice days, he smiled as they went to the territory, "we will start with a territory tour first, then we can start battle training" he meowed (alright uhh go to riverclan territory and mention me)

[stag]

[ World Weaver: Tier 3 ]

The sky is normally clear, a cold breeze blowing in the wind, the meeting had been going well so far. But as the tortie declares a plan to take Firefly Cove are spoken from the leader’s mouth, the world seems to shudder. Dark clouds start covering the camp from overhead and large chunks of ice fall down in a downpour. The storm is short lasting, clearing up in a matter of minutes. The overcast clears and the weather returns to its normal state, but a message has been sent…and not a good one. If the clan took it as such then it was clear the stars wouldn’t care, or was this from something or someone darker.

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[GoldenRavenWings]

[ World Weaver: Tier 3 ]

The sky is normally clear, a cold breeze blowing in the wind, the meeting had been going well so far. But as the tortie declares a plan to take Firefly Cove are spoken from the leader’s mouth, the world seems to shudder. Dark clouds start covering the camp from overhead and large chunks of ice fall down in a downpour. The storm is short lasting, clearing up in a matter of minutes. The overcast clears and the weather returns to its normal state, but a message has been sent…and not a good one. If the clan took it as such then it was clear the stars wouldn’t care, or was this from something or someone darker.

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Dandeliontuft snarled in fear as ice hit her head, pain immediately following. She bolted to the reeds, quickly shielding herself from the ice with Goldenberry next to her. What’s going on?! Starclan couldn’t have sent this.

[taillow]

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Wingpaw
He/him | 6 moons | Mind Reader • Silver Tongue • Go with the Flow [inactive]
Well it looked like they wouldn't have to walk over, because Ripplepelt was already here. As the older warrior got close to his brother, Wingpaw's pelt bristled slightly and he eyed her suspiciously. Her friendly blink was met with a glare, and he wanted to bark and snap at her to back off, instinctively. But he had to remain silent because this was his brother's mentor now.

He waited until her little speech was done and then reached out a paw to poke her. "I want to talk with you, after the meeting." There was a small, mostly undetectable hint of a snarl in his voice, his gaze remaining narrowed to show he was serious. He didn't care if he came across as disrespectful, or if he was younger; if this cat wanted to remain mentor to his brother, she would listen to him.

Then, before much else could be done, the clouds above darkened and Wing glanced up. Large chunks of ice fell from the sky and the world seemed to shake. Immediately Wing tucked himself over his brother, acting as a shield should any of the ice chunks fall towards them. He gritted his teeth as he felt pain flourish near his hind quarters as one of the falling pieces struck his leg, but still he didn't move from his protective stance around his brother.

...Then, it was over just as quickly as it had come. His leg ached but he ignored it in favor to look first at Pristy to make sure she hadn't been hurt, then at his brother. "Are you alright??" he asked, concern evident in both his gaze and voice.

[ poppy lesbianism ]

[Spookez.]

Blizzardpaw

❆---Current Puurks: Lyrebird's Lullaby & Agatha Kitty ---❆
❆~~ 6 Moon old Riverclan Apprentice ~~❆

"What the hell is going on?" Blizzardpaw looked around frantically. She didn't understand, Weather was perfect. There was no way this could just happen. So suddenly too! Was this a sign from Starclan? What could they be possibly angry about? Maybe They were angry that we were trying to take back territory from thunderclan?

Her thoughts were ended abruptly by a well-aimed hailstone to her forehead. She fell to the floor.

(Opennnn ;w;w;w;w;w;w)

[Fish]

Adderpaw
Determined ⋆ Loyal ⋆ Lawful Good ⋆ She/Her
“One day I’ll be the greatest warrior of all the clans!” lesbianism poppy

Adderpaw purred at the though of becoming a warrior right away. She was basically ready for the job and she was going to be so much of a better warrior than the lot they already had. It was a shame really. "Yeah tell me about it. It feels like all the fresh air gets eaten right away there's so many apprentices there." Adderpaw huff and shook her head. "Thankfully its cold, so when the wind does get in and cools off the den." She wanted out but a part of her wondered if she was too focused on becoming a warrior. There was probably something good about being an apprentice over a warrior. What that was, she wasn't sure. You basically had to do the same things as warriors but with less respect.

She then heard the kits become apprentices and smiled brightly. She missed the chanting part by getting distracted in thought but that was alright, there was already enough cats doing it. "Hello Honeypaw." She smiled "This is Ripplepelt and she is a great mentor. She taught me how to fight and she was really good at teaching me!" She praised Ripplepelt. Forever and always.

A battle with Thunderclan, to take what was rightfully Riverclan's? No way she wouldn't go for that. "We need to show those useless pinecones how strong Riverclan can be! I'm wholeheartedly with this plan Larkstar and any smart fish in this crowd should be too." Adderpaw might be a bit younger but it didn't require a rocket scientist to realize how much they needed to show Riverclan's force and that this was actually smart.

[chickadee]

T
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bunnytuft - riverclan - warrior - he/him

Bunnytufts ears flattened against his head as he watched the storm. It passed quickly, and didn't harm anyone or the camp but still. It was a sign from StarClan. They didn't want RiverClan taking Firefly Cove.

Bunnytuft scoffed. They had every right to take the silly cove after everything those damn ThunderClan cats had done! But of course, StarClan makes a big fuss when Larkstar finally decides to do something to help prove RiverClan to be strong and capable.

He watched with narrow eyes, his tail swishing frustratedly.

. . .

open

[Fish]

[ World Weaver: Tier 3 ]

The sky is normally clear, a cold breeze blowing in the wind, the meeting had been going well so far. But as the tortie declares a plan to take Firefly Cove are spoken from the leader’s mouth, the world seems to shudder. Dark clouds start covering the camp from overhead and large chunks of ice fall down in a downpour. The storm is short lasting, clearing up in a matter of minutes. The overcast clears and the weather returns to its normal state, but a message has been sent…and not a good one. If the clan took it as such then it was clear the stars wouldn’t care, or was this from something or someone darker.


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Adderpaw felt the hail come down but she did not back down from it. It was too warm for hail to just show up like this, this was a message from Starclan or something. "To hell with the hail! Starclan is in Thunderclan's pockets! Everytime something bad is slightly said to Thunderclan they sky throws a kit! But what about us? Do they think we should all just die, all just wither away to Thunderclan because 'ooo they are so cool!!!!' No, old dead thunderclanner is having a fit and we should not listen!" This was Adderpaws last straw; the straw that broke the camel's back. She was no longer going to respect some dead cats. They showed no respect for Riverclan at all.

[Alastor]

[ World Weaver: Tier 3 ]

The sky is normally clear, a cold breeze blowing in the wind, the meeting had been going well so far. But as the tortie declares a plan to take Firefly Cove are spoken from the leader’s mouth, the world seems to shudder. Dark clouds start covering the camp from overhead and large chunks of ice fall down in a downpour. The storm is short lasting, clearing up in a matter of minutes. The overcast clears and the weather returns to its normal state, but a message has been sent…and not a good one. If the clan took it as such then it was clear the stars wouldn’t care, or was this from something or someone darker.

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"Great StarClan!" ReedShine yowled as hail Thudded onto his soft pelt breaking the skin

[MangofDoom]

❅ ┅Icestrike┅
┇riverclan elder┇male he/him┇tags; TheLostAmongTheStars
Icestrike stares at the sky long after the hail disappears. Surely, this was an omen from Starclan. He glances at Adderpaw, shaking his head. He thinks for a moment, wondering what he could, or should, say next.

“Kiddo, your own ancestors are in Starclan. Mine are. They care for us.” Icestrike continues to stare at the sky. “I have a feeling they are warning us of the danger. It may be more than we anticipate. But believe I that Larkstar will lead us to victory.”

[FruitBatz]

Moonpaw
A black and brown tabby Siamese mix

Her ears perked as she looks for her new mentor Peachheart.

Ladiebugg

[JackHunt_17]

Cloudheart heard his name as a mentor. Wasppaw would be his apprentice. He tried to seek the new apprentice. Katiethewolfchild

[Fish]

❅ ┅Icestrike┅
┇riverclan elder┇male he/him┇tags; @TheLostAmongTheStars (https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=19613)
Icestrike stares at the sky long after the hail disappears. Surely, this was an omen from Starclan. He glances at Adderpaw, shaking his head. He thinks for a moment, wondering what he could, or should, say next.

“Kiddo, your own ancestors are in Starclan. Mine are. They care for us.” Icestrike continues to stare at the sky. “I have a feeling they are warning us of the danger. It may be more than we anticipate. But believe I that Larkstar will lead us to victory.”

"I couldn't care, they are protecting Thunderclan who are just a bunch of murderers." Adderpaw said shaking her head. No one was going to convince her out of this, not even Ripplepelt. They had done nothing for Adderpaw all her life other than destroy Riverclan at every chance they could.

[starry]

Cedarfrost curiously watched as new apprentices were announced. RiverClan's youth was very important, and he hoped they would shape into strong, independent warriors of the clan. Hold on.. was that his name he'd just heard? He tilted his head. Pepperpaw. He hadn't heard of the new apprentice before, but he was eager for the opportunity to finally train an apprentice. Usually he didn't smile much, but he supposed this was a big moment for the young molly, so he padded over to her with a tiny smile on his face. He dipped his head and attempted to touch noses. "Greetings. Pleasure to meet you."

We're taking back Firefly Cove. Uhm.. okay? Not what he had expected. Cedarfrost's piercing gaze returned to Larkstar, and he surveyed her with curiosity. While he wasn't sure if it was a good idea to start fighting with ThunderClan, he knew they had to prove themselves somehow and show they weren't weak. This would probably lead to deaths and harsh injuries, but that happened in every battle. Didn't make it any worse, but there were prices that needed to be payed in some cases. His orbs focused on his apprentice again, and he gave her a quick nod. "We will be focusing on battle training, and will get ya prepared for this battle as much as possible. ThunderClan isn't easy to defeat and you ain't dying on my watch. Does meeting tommorow at sunrise and going out for some hunting training sound like a plan to ya?" he inquired.

Galaxy_

[Ladiebugg]

Moonpaw
A black and brown tabby Siamese mix

Her ears perked as she looks for her new mentor Peachheart.

Ladiebugg


PeachHeart padded over to the apprentice, smiling.

'Hiya, kiddo. We can start training whenever you'd like.'

With that, she gasped, a piece of hail smacking her on the head.

___

IvoryNight ducked as he saw the hail falling, looking around before sitting up. The hail storm had dissapated as quickly as it arrived.

[arrow.]

.:|`Snowclaw`|:.

Snowclaw listened carefully, cheering for each apprentice, however the one thing that unnerved him was the talk about taking back Firefly Cove. Was it really worth it? To fight and then possibly lose more cats? He shuddered as he thought of Cinderhive. He shook his head to hinself. He had to clear his distractedd mindbon something other than his mate for now, otherwise, all may break and hell would cause dangers he did not need on his life.

(probably will edit this later-)

[Dust]

Oof. How very irresponsibly late she had shown up to this meeting - her fur disheveled as it seemed like she had only just woken up. It had been... hard. Now that Fishpa- No, Fishfreckle... had graduated from her care, majority of her day had been sleeping. Was she depressed? Maybe just lonely... Still, she managed her way over just on the cusp of hearing her name called.

"Oh!" She mewed aloud with surprise, her eyes quickly resting on Wingpaw who was sat up front with the others. She hadn't expected that so soon! Actually... maybe this would help her. A new young cat to teach and guide. Stifling back a small sting of happy tears, the warrior glanced over herself quickly. Stars, she looked a mess! Well... it looked like the little apprentice was still socializing with their friends and sibling. So, she took this time to groom out the tufts of moss and debris, making herself look nice and presentable.

She'd go greet him once the meeting was over!

[ tallulah ]

[bubble[error].]

*Bluefang gasped at this and flees*

[Frozen Reign]

Dawnripple felt the ice pelting her, and she looked up as hail fell from the sky. it was a short storm, and it soon left. she shivered, not from the cold. she felt a sinking feeling. her instincts already shied away from taking firefly cove. now this storm....
she wrapped her tail around her paws and stared at the snow, losing herself in her mind. she need not think of battle right now, need not think of the last time she fought another cat...

[Galaxy_]

Cedarfrost curiously watched as new apprentices were announced. RiverClan's youth was very important, and he hoped they would shape into strong, independent warriors of the clan. Hold on.. was that his name he'd just heard? He tilted his head. Pepperpaw. He hadn't heard of the new apprentice before, but he was eager for the opportunity to finally train an apprentice. Usually he didn't smile much, but he supposed this was a big moment for the young molly, so he padded over to her with a tiny smile on his face. He dipped his head and attempted to touch noses. "Greetings. Pleasure to meet you."

We're taking back Firefly Cove. Uhm.. okay? Not what he had expected. Cedarfrost's piercing gaze returned to Larkstar, and he surveyed her with curiosity. While he wasn't sure if it was a good idea to start fighting with ThunderClan, he knew they had to prove themselves somehow and show they weren't weak. This would probably lead to deaths and harsh injuries, but that happened in every battle. Didn't make it any worse, but there were prices that needed to be payed in some cases. His orbs focused on his apprentice again, and he gave her a quick nod. "We will be focusing on battle training, and will get ya prepared for this battle as much as possible. ThunderClan isn't easy to defeat and you ain't dying on my watch. Does meeting tommorow at sunrise and going out for some hunting training sound like a plan to ya?" he inquired.

Galaxy_


https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6533&pictureid=45890

Pepperpaw nodded her head seriously. "Im fine with anything!"

[Beanz]

→ BeanFloat (https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1520880&postcount=2) ←
|He/him | 18 moons | Purrks: Beefed up Tier One;Not Skiddin' Around | Straight | Warrior |
light marmalade fur with very bright fawn spots, green and blue eyes

Tags; FrostyGalaxy [Larkstar] Kass [Strikepaw]

Beanfloat was excited another apprentice oh how he loves training the young of the clan. He walked over towards Strikepaw and bowed his head down to touch noses with the new apprentices and mumbled in their ear. "Im going to make you a very good warrior. You will do amazing!" he smiled as he raised his head again. "Larkstar I would be happy to go on a battle patrol if you need It. I just want to make sure everyone is safe and if I can't go I can protect the kits and elders if you like." he meowed serious away from his playful meow. I will risk everything for any cat in this clan. he protectively wrapped his tail around his new apprentice. He was already doing a lot of training for a lot of apprentices but he loved helping out. He lowered his head towards Strikepaw. "I hope you like my other apprentice Spottedpaw I think you guys will be good friends that doesn't mean I do favorites though"

[FruitBatz]

PeachHeart padded over to the apprentice, smiling.

'Hiya, kiddo. We can start training whenever you'd like.'

With that, she gasped, a piece of hail smacking her on the head.

___

IvoryNight ducked as he saw the hail falling, looking around before sitting up. The hail storm had dissapated as quickly as it arrived.

Moonpaw

*･゜ﾟ･*:.｡..｡.:*:.｡. .｡.:*･゜ﾟ･*Black and brown tabby Siamese mix *･゜ﾟ･*:.｡..｡.:*:.｡. .｡.:*･゜ﾟ･*

Her ears perked as she saw Peachheart get hit on the head. “…well we could start now.” She said in a quiet tone.

[Saki]

Treepaw smiled, remembering his apprenticing day. Assigned to AntlerBlizzard. He felt a painful tang of regret as he thought of the cat's dissapearence. His mentor was harsh- but amazing. They taught him a lot. The territories, hunting. They were going to go to the water hunting before they... well were gone. He grimaced, rubbing his nose with a paw. Think of AntlerBlizzard made him wanna cry. Thinking of how he had to beg for warriors to train him made him want to murder something. He sighed.

75/100

[Rose]

Pristinepaw (https://toyhou.se/24578817.pristinepaw)
She/Her

Pristinepaw couldn't believe it. Forget being an apprentice, she was- was... Larkstar's apprentice! When the leader jumped down from Floodstone, Pristinepaw nodded once to Wingpaw and then hurried forward to touch noses with her new mentor, beaming widely. She couldn't believe it. Couldn't wait to see what Mother thought ... wait. Pansypetal wasn't here. She'd have to tell her mother some other time, then.

[ FrostyGalaxy - Larkstar | bleh ignore the extremely short post i just couldn't write anything longer than this :naptime: ]

[starry]

https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6533&pictureid=45890

Pepperpaw nodded her head seriously. "Im fine with anything!"
Cedarfrost flicked his tail, giving a quick bob of his head. "Perfect, let's do some battle training tommorow then." While he wasn't scared of ThunderClan, he was afraid they'd mercilessly kill an apprentice if need be, so if Pepperpaw did end up joining the battle she'd need as much preparation as possible.

[I'll get a thread up for this if that's good with you]

[Neptune.]

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1141162728149487627/1143032199793344522/lark_header.png

*-Lark'star'-*
She/her | 20 moons | Mind Reader, kitty softpaws
A sleek dilute tortie she-cat with green eyes



There's a few voices who think she means to fight today which is... a little concerning. Do they think her impulsive enough to start a fight now? The minute she declares it so? No, that's not her plan. Her plan is to get maybe a day or two of training done at the very least. "This plan is not happening today," she clarifies, eyeing the sky as the clouds draw in, a little wary, fur on her neck standing on end. "You have a few days to prepare, to train and get ready. I'll be hosting a training event soon, so be on the lookout for that."

And then the hail came. Pebble sized balls of ice raining from the sky. Instinctively, Larkstar wanted to blame StarClan, she wanted to curse the stars for weather that seemed to reflect this was a bad choice, but she held no more faith in the stars. They would not help her before, they will not help her now, and so she refuses to take any 'sign from the stars' as something real. This is just hail. It's just bad weather. "This meeting is over!" She calls, scowling at the stars. This meeting would end now if that's what they wanted, but she wouldn't call off her plan. She would not be pushed around by a bunch of dead spirits who wanted to see her fail, who hungered for her misery and sorrow. Leaping from the Floodstone, Larkstar spares no more minutes to address the crowd, instead, she vanishes into her den with a flick of her tail.

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#rcmeeting (https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=rcmeeting)

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[Ian]

╔══════ ❀•°❀°•❀ ══════╗
Talonpaw
╚══════ ❀•°❀°•❀ ══════╝

The fluffy apprentice stares. And stares. And continues staring. She hadn't noticed. No one had noticed. Talonpaw wasn't surprised, but any hope he had that RiverClan changed after another leader's death was squashed. It seems that if things were be done the right way then he would have to do them himself.

[MangofDoom]

❅ ┅Icestrike┅
┇riverclan elder┇male he/him┇tags; -

Icestrike sighs, the regular exhaustion of meetings weighing down on him once more. He glances around, noticing a bit of icey hail stuck in the snow near his paws. After being reminded of his name and cringing, he leans down to inspect it, worry clouding his face and eyes. Finally, Icestrike looks around once more at the cats gathered before leaving.

[Fish]

Adderpaw
Determined ⋆ Loyal ⋆ Lawful Good ⋆ She/Her
“One day I’ll be the greatest warrior of all the clans!”


Adderpaw huffed seeing the meeting end so soon. Shouldn't run away from the stars hissy fits, especially when they played favorites. Whatever, some people believed in them more and Adderpaw could fault them, but understood them. She pondered what she could do now. She really didn't need more training but an excuse to fight more was always welcomed. Shaking her head she forgot that for now and went off to be on her own for a little bit to think.

[f0rg0tt3n_v0id]

Silverfeather
Warrior - Riverclan - She/They - Enjoys being with the kits

Silverfeather looked up at the sky and scolded. Hail? She looked around for any kits, in hopes they made it into the nursery safe. She then padded into the warrior den, her ears flat. How can I train if there is hail? They thought to themselves. Mm...

Silverfeather heads back out of the den and flintches as the hail hit her back and head. She would still train, even in hail. She didn't want to let the clan down in case of a fight.

[wendigo]

Lostkit was lost, again! Somebody, get this kit a map of RiverClan!

[activity, closed!!!!!!!]

[bubble[error].]

*Bluefang leaves*

[Frozen Reign]

Dawnripple's tail flicked, and as soon as heard that the meeting was over she hurried back to the warrior's den.

[Spider-in-the-corner]

hail-storm he stretched and padded to the warriors den

[TaylorLover12]

hail-storm he stretched and padded to the warriors den

Just out of the warrior den emerged, Rainsouth. "Hello, Hailstorm." She grinned. "What are you up to?"

[JackHunt_17]

Cloudheart left as the meeting dismissed

[Spider-in-the-corner]

Just out of the warrior den emerged, Rainsouth. "Hello, Hailstorm." She grinned. "What are you up to?"

hail-storm "oh nothing much" he said cleaning his fur

[TaylorLover12]

hail-storm "oh nothing much" he said cleaning his fur

"Well." Said the gray tabby she-cat. "Would you like to come hunting with me? We need as much fresh kill in the pile as possible." She looked at the ground and then licked her paws.

[Spider-in-the-corner]

"Well." Said the gray tabby she-cat. "Would you like to come hunting with me? We need as much fresh kill in the pile as possible." She looked at the ground and then licked her paws.

hail-storm "i was out this morning and would like some rest" he would say with a yawn

[TaylorLover12]

hail-storm "i was out this morning and would like some rest" he would say with a yawn

"Well then." she sighed. "I better let you rest."

She turned and began to walk away. "Goodbye Hailstorm, have a nice nap."

[SeonghwasBunnyEars]

❅ ┅Icestrike┅
┇riverclan elder┇male he/him┇tags; -

Icestrike sighs, the regular exhaustion of meetings weighing down on him once more. He glances around, noticing a bit of icey hail stuck in the snow near his paws. After being reminded of his name and cringing, he leans down to inspect it, worry clouding his face and eyes. Finally, Icestrike looks around once more at the cats gathered before leaving.

(ello :D )

Foxmoon looked at the fellow elder and gave a small grunt as he followed. Foxmoon being the talkitive 11 year old tom he was, decided to start up a concersation. "How many of these cats you thinkin' we goin' lose?"

[f0rg0tt3n_v0id]

Silverfeather
Warrior - Riverclan - She/They - Enjoys being with the kits

Viperweb (Pending Still)
Warrior - Riverclan - He/Him - Kinda cold-hearted but loves making certain cats happy


Silverfeather heads out to the territory to begin hunting. She looked around for any signs of prey. They then came across Viperweb, a sleep black tom who was collecting moss from an patch of rocks.

Viperweb could feel someone staring at him. He turn and saw Silverfeather, one of many warriors in the clan. "Oh hello Silver," he mews quietly as he went back to digging up the water-soaked moss. "Hello Viper. What are you doing?" She asks. Viper didn't want her to get in his buisness but knew not to be rude. "Collecting moss for someone," he says, gathering a mouthful of moss and padding away towards the camp.

Silverfeather watched as he leave, not saying anything else to her. Hmmm. Silverfeather went back to
her hunt for any fresh fish or rabbit.

[poppy]

Birdsnow’s skin was covered in goosebumps as she reentered camp after an unfruitful attempt to track down Tansypaw. The young tortie’s scent led to the outskirts, and Birdsnow had come to the conclusion that the healer had finally broken. No wonder, the Clan treated her so poorly that why should she stay? Not that running away was the best choice, but expecting a child to put up with mass bullying from adults was stupid.

Birdsnow had, though, found something that would forever haunt her. Just like how she found the remains of her beloved friend Flickerpaw, she found blood, tufts of diluted tortoiseshell fur, and Larkstar’s scent. She had scoured the Outskirts and the territory for larkstar, but found nothing. Larkstar was gone, she knew it in her heart.The leader would have never left unless forced to- or dead. Stalking into camp, she didn’t tremble, she didn’t cry, she didn’t break apart. This Clan was falling apart and she was going to grab the monster that RiverClan had become and tear it’s throat out. Rebuilding, recovering. It was a necessity.

Climbing atop the Floodstone swiftly and without missing a beat, she stood, looking down on the cats below. No matter how heavy her heart was or how angry she was, she kept her voice calm and steady- except for a little bit of frustration that broke through and stung her tone, it wasn’t heavily noticeable. And behind that frustration? Terror. She was all alone now. But Bird did her best work when she was alone and brokenhearted, so perhaps this wouldn’t go terribly.

”RiverClan! Gather beneath the Floodstone for a Clan meeting.” She called out, tail tip twitching.

She was going to have to lay down some ground rules, because this had gone too far. RiverClan wasn’t the Clan she remembered, and that was changing today.

#RCMeeting (https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=RCMeeting)

[this takes place after the clearing drama! ^^ Also, until I get a mentions list set up, I'll be using hashtags. If you want to get pinged when a meeting post, opt into the RC group! If you need help feel free to ask! ]

[Fish]

Honeystep gathered in to see what this meeting was about

[braveleopard.]

Moonfoot

"pain. i've felt it. but the worst pain.. was the one that hurt my heart."
-moonfoot

-------

I sighed. Was larkstar dead or lost? And tansypaw..

We had only Birdsnow now.

[alec]

->> minkpaw [she/they, rc apprentice, 11moons, the collector, herb1] <<-
a dark blueish grey bengal-patterned she cat with silver eyes


minkpaw quickly hurried to the floodstone, sensing the tensity in the air she was already expecting the worst. her silver eyes flicking around she counted the cats she knew, stocking when she noticed the obvious lack of larkstar and tansypaw. her stomach felt like it was doing flips, this couldnt be good. hopefully they were just out in the territory. what if they were both gone? would riverclan even have a chance? who would become medicine cat? no ordinary warrior had enough knowledge to take care of a whole clan.




jayfrost gathered to listen to the announcement


(activity posts but theyre open anyway)

#minkpaw766 (https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=minkpaw766)

[JellyMoons]

https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6769&pictureid=47520

Sorrelblaze gathered at Birdsnow's call.

[Starfall]

Bigwave

Interesting. Where was Larkstar, why was the deputy here instead of their leader? The tabby made his way towards the stone, ears angled forwards as he listened intently. Nothing good came when a deputy was making the announcements, he'd come to realize. Not that the deputy was incapable, but more so...it meant they were no longer deputy, and instead given a promotion.

The older Warrior finding a comfortable spot to sit himself down. Perhaps he was jumping the gun a little too early. Not everything all the time turned out bad.

[Beanz]

→ BeanFloat ←
|He/him | 18 moons | Purrks: Beefed up Tier One;Not Skiddin' Around | Straight | Warrior |
light marmalade fur with very bright fawn spots, green and blue eyes

Beanfloat shook his head where was Larkstar. His best friend and where was Tansypaw he was with her just a couple days ago. "Birdsnow what's happening?"

[ellie]

Fawnheart stepped out of the warriors den and came to sit with the cats who where being to gather.

[Mica]

❀° ┄──────╮
Eaglekit
╰──────┄ °❀
RiverClan
she/her | 4 moons
[Fluffy golden and white tuxedo tabby with green eyes]
Purrks: Dreamwalker [INACTIVE], Plot Armor (3/5)
⋅•⋅⊰∙∘❀༓❀∘∙⊱⋅•⋅
⋅•⋅⊰∙∘❀༓❀∘∙⊱⋅•⋅
Eaglekit sat by the nursery, kneading her paws into the ground with anxiety. Tansypaw had still not come back. Not only that, but Appledawn, the cat who had seemed closest with Tansypaw, had chased after the tabby and disappeared without a trace. Now, it seemed like Larkstar couldn’t make announcements. Everything was falling apart… the kit wanted nothing more than to go back to half a moon ago when she was sitting in Tansypaw’s den, learning about herbs and their uses.

… she missed Rushwater.

[Dark]

Fishfreckle

Go With the Flow | Silver Tongue [Perm]
___________


Disappointed. That was how Fishfreckle felt about the whole debacle. Tansypaw had up and left, and Larkwing had been nowhere to be seen for a while. He figured she’d probably died, running away didn’t seem like the current her would do but there was no body to be found. He’d been proud of her progress lately and was planning on congratulating her when he next had the opportunity but it seemed like that wasn’t going to be happening.

Taking up a spot towards the front (he’d grown fond of the spot, being able to stare at whoever was on the Floodstone), he stared up at Birdsnow. Ugh, the recent made warrior who spent an actual eternity as an apprentice and then the meeting after became a deputy. He was surely going to have to have a talk with this one too. Ugh. Whatever. Eyes narrowed he awaited for the new leader of sorts to begin speaking.

[ Dust ]

[sillycreatur]

https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6337&pictureid=47199

ᗢ cobwebpaw
she/they . rc . 13 moons . tics . tags ; @/anyone

trigger warnings for this post: vomit mention

cobweb limped out of tansypaw's.. not-den-anymore, fighting the urge to throw up. her eyes watered with the effort and with the overwhelming fear she was experiencing, choking back tears.

[Dust]

Cherryswirl, having found the effort to pull herself from her nest after hearing the call of their clan deputy, made her way over. What a sorry excuse for a warrior, let alone lionheart, she had been these past moons - especially regarding her new apprentice's training. Stars. Guilt prickled on her pelt as she recalled only ever seeing Wingpaw at the meeting where their apprenticeship had been assigned. Weaving her way with a familiar step until, once she had wiggled past a few clanmates, Cherry found herself blinking in surprise to find Fishfreckle sitting there as well!

"Fishfreckle," She purred softly, her dishevelment and tiredness quite evident as she settled beside her former apprentice. Though her smile and purring stopped after a moment longer as she let her gaze linger upwards to Birdsnow, "I don't suppose this is good news. What do you think?"

[ Dark ]

[Dark]

Fishfreckle

Go With the Flow | Silver Tongue [Perm]
___________


The sound of approaching footsteps caught his attention and he turned to see that it was Cherryswirl. He offered a slight twitch of his lips in greeting and nodded to the she-cat. She… ”Look like a mess.” Oops. Had he said that out loud? That had been a recurring issue lately, words slipping out when he thought he was keeping them in his thoughts. ”I mean… I don’t think it’s good either. Probably something to do with Larkleader not being around? I think I saw Tansywhatsit leave as well. Things are kind of a mess, huh?” Honestly, he wasn’t sure how the Lionheart would take his words, but at worst it would probably be a scolding, so he was willing to face the consequences of not being particularly formal about the missing cats.

[ Dust ]

[Fritter]

Garlic Feather
Purrks; Just a scratch| Beefed up tier 1|
He-Him { River Clan } Warrior

Garlic Feathers ears perked at the sound of a meeting call, another meeting to attend huh? What did Lark Star have in store this time for the news, he was still pretty thrilled about the idea of attacking a bit of Thunder Clan territory! More then thrilled if anything, if he'd the right mind he ought to ask about when it was happening and- wait. That wasn't Lark Star? That was the deputy. Bird Snow, well that was a little alarming but surely this meeting ought to be just a harmless announcement or maybe on the topic of the territory. Hopefully. He'd grown pretty fond of the way Lark Star handled things, he was just sad to see his fellow clanmates lacking that same fondness.

[alec]

Garlic Feather
Purrks; Just a scratch| Beefed up tier 1|
He-Him { River Clan } Warrior

Garlic Feathers ears perked at the sound of a meeting call, another meeting to attend huh? What did Lark Star have in store this time for the news, he was still pretty thrilled about the idea of attacking a bit of Thunder Clan territory! More then thrilled if anything, if he'd the right mind he ought to ask about when it was happening and- wait. That wasn't Lark Star? That was the deputy. Bird Snow, well that was a little alarming but surely this meeting ought to be just a harmless announcement or maybe on the topic of the territory. Hopefully. He'd grown pretty fond of the way Lark Star handled things, he was just sad to see his fellow clanmates lacking that same fondness.


->> jayfrost [he/him, rc warrior, 24moons, burn baby burn] <<-
a tall silver classic-tabby with well groomed short to medium length fur and icy blue eyes


the silver tabby got up from where he had temporarily sat and strode over the garlicfeather, tension thick in the air around them. he sat down next to his..friend?.., almost brushing fur. well they probably would be if they didnt both have relatively short fur.
"this doesnt look like good news eh?" he asked in a hushed voice, head slightly turned towards his friend though his eyes never left birdsnow.
it wasnt really a question anyway, rather a open ended statement about the obvious tension going through the crowd.

[Saki]

https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6713&pictureid=46988

``Cause we can stay at home and watch the sunset but I can’t help from asking are for bored yet?``
-He/him-Riverclan-9 moons-Pansexual-80/100-


Treepaw tilted his head, waiting for his brain to realize what was going on. If he had heard Tansypaw was somewhere... He hadn't sen Larkstar yet today when he usually did... And now Birdsnow was calling a clan meeting. He waited. Then realised. He didn't know the exact circumstances, didn't know the precise words, but something. Something today must had gone very wrong. Larkstar could be dead!


``This could be bad...`` he muttered to himself very softly, very shakily, ``This could be very, very bad.``

Open

[hades.]

Fallenwish padded over slowly. Oh no, he thought.

[chickadee]

Bunnytuft padded out into the Clearing at the deputy's call. Hearing the voice of Birdsnow, instead of Larkstar he immediately assumed the worst. Either Larkstar was busy, missing or dead.

. . .

Tulipkit padded over. Molekit padded over. Riverwish padded over.

. . .

[will edit later]

[Dust]

At Fish's comment, her ears immediately swiveled back as she gave a slight firm gaze - though she only held it for a moment before her body relaxed. Shaking her head, she gave a soft laugh. Cherry was a mess right now, he was right about that.

"Birdsnow is still so young..." She mused quietly to Fishfreckle, her expression saddening as began to groom herself slowly. "I can't imagine the stress that was on Larkstar... Tansypaw and now on Birdsnow, especially with both of them gone. I hope she deputizes an experienced and loyal warrior to help navigate her through these difficult times." Her voice chimed up between licks. Birdsnow was a strong cat though. Cherryswirl still remembered how she rose to the

"Difficult for all of us," She mewed softly before directing her gaze to Fish, mid-lick, "How have you been navigating the warrior lifestyle, Fish?"

[ Dark ]

[Dark]

Fishfreckle

Go With the Flow | Silver Tongue [Perm]
___________


Fishfreckle fixed his former mentor with a hard stare. ”Young?” he asked with a sneer ”Birdsnow is twice my age, if she’s young that’d make me little more than a kit.” He grumbled, forcing his features into neutrality. It was true, Birdsnow was at least double his age, the exact amount he wasn’t sure, but he was aware that she was an apprentice for at least his entire life which would then make her older than Larkwing by a lot. Whatever, Cherryswirl could be a tad bit silly sometimes.

”Same as before,” the spotted tabby said indifferently, doing a bit of cleaning himself. Drawing a damp paw over his ear, he peered at the larger warrior ”What about you? Lionheart duties treating you well?” he asked.

[ Dust ]

[taillow]

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/955701567300964446/1200297606216167424/imageedit_4_6545288444.png?ex=65c5ab41&is=65b33641&hm=fddeb95fc09b1cfa65160314fbff48b46db3e43ce7abf3d 2165d8f90b5634c13&
Dusklion
She/her | 24 moons | No purrks
Oh boy! Blue eyes catching sight of the deputy on the tall rock instead of Larkstar, Dusklion could easily put two and two together. Her whiskers twitched as she took up a spot near the back - an easier way to keep an eye out for any troublemakers, surely. She didn't spot her brother yet, but figured he'd be here soon enough. Her paws were itching to get things started, eager to squash any commotion or chaos that might occur. Her plume of a tail thumped against the ground as she waited for the meeting to commence.

[ open! ]

[occultation]

( tallulah )

Oh stars, this couldn't be good. The sight of Birdsnow on the Floodstone instead of Larkstar was not a welcome one. Not because Fadingsun didn't like Birdsnow, but because it meant something was wrong with Larkstar. Judging by the molly's posture, he had a feeling it was worse than the usual sickness or injury.

The tom slid through the crowd, eyes landing on his sister. There were few cats in the Clan aside from her that he felt like talking to lately; most of his Clanmates only seemed to irk him with their various antics. Sitting down beside her, he went to give her shoulder a friendly head-butt.

"This can't be good," he murmured. "If Larkstar is gone, this Clan is nothing short of up Crap Creek with our legs tangled in vines." It seemed like RiverClan just couldn't get a break; while the other Clans had stable leaders, they kept losing theirs over and over again. Hopefully Birdsnow would be the end of it.

[Fritter]

->> jayfrost [he/him, rc warrior, 24moons, burn baby burn] <<-
a tall silver classic-tabby with well groomed short to medium length fur and icy blue eyes


the silver tabby got up from where he had temporarily sat and strode over the garlicfeather, tension thick in the air around them. he sat down next to his..friend?.., almost brushing fur. well they probably would be if they didnt both have relatively short fur.
"this doesnt look like good news eh?" he asked in a hushed voice, head slightly turned towards his friend though his eyes never left birdsnow.
it wasnt really a question anyway, rather a open ended statement about the obvious tension going through the crowd.
Garlic Feather
Purrks; Just a scratch| Beefed up tier 1|
He-Him { River Clan } Warrior

Garlic Feather blinked his attention snagged as Jay Frost came over and took a long moment to answer, this was just a disaster and it was almost guaranteed something was going to go wrong this meeting whether any cat liked it or not. There'd been too much pressure on everything, and presumably whatever was going to be announced was gonna make all that build up explode. If anything, there'd already been more build up and explosions lately then Garlic could count too. 'Well when it comes to meetings it's never good. We just gotta bite down and bear through the news I Guess. I just hope it's not as bad as it's looking.' Garlic sighed. In honesty, he was just glad to have a friend nearby so if it got really bad or well.. gruesome.

[Dust]

"Isn't that just?" Cherryswirl teased softly, running her tongue along her hind leg this time, grooming out the smaller bits of hard moss and leaf litter. And though she seemed to feign ignorance to his initial hard stare, once the other began to speak it was clear she was tuned into what he was saying. Eyes immediately rose, her form settling back to a relaxed sitting position now that she was satisfied with her cleaning, head slightly angled forward in interest. Same as before huh? Furrowing her brow, Cherryswirl took a moment to respond,

"It's been quiet, for sure. I'll be honest... I've been shirking my work a bit since you were promoted to a warrior." She definitely seemed embarrassed about it, her head hanging with shame though she pushed through with a gentle smile,

"I missed training with you! I'm so very proud of you and I'm glad Larkstar saw your hard work and potential shine through when she promoted you - but it took me by surprise. We hadn't even done your assessment yet." Cherryswirl purred, her eyes closing as she continued, "But... I've realized, especially after having Wingpaw trusted to me as my apprentice-" The warrior quickly opened her eyes, looking around for the young feline, "-that I need to stop moping around and get myself back into my duties." She seemed sad for moment,

"If I hadn't started slumping, maybe I could have done something to help Lark or Tansy... We're in a rough spot once more? Riverclan tradition it seems." The warrior chortled, shaking out her pelt.

[ Dark ]

[Sleek]

Ripplekit Sleekfur and Meadowkit exist

[Ian]

╔══════ ❀•°❀°•❀ ══════╗
Talonpaw
╚══════ ❀•°❀°•❀ ══════╝

Another meeting, and this time it wasn't called by Larkstar. Talonpaw watched from the back with a cold expression as cats gathered, his gaze fixed upon the deputy atop the Floodstone. RiverClan was a mess, and that was never going to change no matter what anyone did, because the majority didn't want to change. It disgusted him how so many cats were fine being walked over by the other Clans and that the adults cared nothing for the younger cats.

Talonpaw kneaded his paws angrily into the snow-covered ground, his claws unsheathed as he unknowingly dug a little hole in front of him. He wished Tinystorm was still here. At least he had cared about what Talonpaw had to say. At least he listened. Unlike everyone else who sat with their heads so far up their asses they couldn't see how doomed RiverClan was.

[dino.]

Ah, this couldn't be good.

Snakechill glanced across the clearing to the Floodstone as Birdsnow took up Larkstar's place on it. His whiskers twitched. He was young, but still old enough to recall Skystar (alebiet hazily), Snowleap, Beansprout, Gingerstar, Larkstar, and now, presumably...

Six in his short life-time. How utterly embarrassing. The bengal rose to his feet and took up a spot near the edge of the crowd, head held up straight.

[blxze.]

GOLDFISH
20 MOONS | FEMALE | RIVERCLAN
Tags; None

Uh-oh. Goldfish sat and looked at Birdsnow calmly. She nodded to her swiftly, eyes somber. Something was wrong. She knew that already.
I support you, she mouthed silently. I'm here for you. she wanted to send care and love toward Birdsnow. She wanted to help her with anything she needed, to be able to listen to her doubts, fears, or problems, and wash them away from her mind like the river.

[Goldfish is a crazy-serious bird supporter as of now until forever]

[Eden]

https://i.imgur.com/sU4uYhH.png
Springpaw
She/Her ▵ Beefed up [tier 2](active), Lyrebird's Lullaby(active), Shadow fiend
❀•°❀°•❀
‿‿‿‿‿‿‿‿‿‿‿‿‿‿‿‿

Springpaw came stomping over to take a seat in the back.




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[poppy]

The ragdoll stared down at the gathered cats, remembering a time when if a deputy called a meeting, there would be loud outbursts of concern for the leader. But this time was a bit different, and while she appreciated no one having total meltdowns, she wished that they would show more care for the leader that put her heart and soul into the Clan. Oh well.

"I was out looking for Tansypaw this morning and I didn't find anything but a faint scent trail heading to the outskirts. She seems to have left the Clan, based on what I heard, I don't expect her to come back. We can hope, I know I sure will, but based on some circumstances that I will discuss later, it's unlikely."

She sighed softly, breath trembling as she exhaled but then she slid back beneath the mask of strength. "I'm sure you're all wondering where Larkstar is. While I was looking for Tansypaw, I also found bloodstains, clumps of fur and Larkstar's scent by the border with the Outskirts. I looked for her for a few hours, venturing into the outskirts, and I didn't find her." The only sign of the deputy's discomfort was a paw shuffling on the cold stone, but she still refused to sit. Standing was more intimidating, and that was what she was going for.

"I don't believe Larkstar would have left willingly or without a fight. In hopes that she will return to us, I won't travel to the StarCave for a week. I would wait longer, but RiverClan can't afford to stand idle. Larkstar was a great cat and growing to be a strong leader, and in the event she doesn't return to us, she will be deeply missed."

Allowing things to remain silent for a moment, letting cats get their shock settled a bit and trying to catch young Wingpaw's eye, in a faint attempt to send the poor young calico a bit of comfort if she could. He had lost so many. But she had more to say- a lot more to say, and so she would say it.

Her neck fur was rising slightly and she forced it down. "Tansypaw left and most of our herbs are gone or destroyed. Tansypaw was a child with the weight of a Clan on her shoulders, sometimes healing cats who could have avoided injury. She was bullied by some of you instead of treated with patience and respect that she deserved, and while withholding healing completely wasn't the ideal decision and things could have been handled differently, we don't have a medicine cat anymore because some of you decided that bullying a young cat was better than improving your behavior or talking to her calmly." Tansypaw might have made some less than ideal decisions, but she put her paw down, and Birdsnow commended her for that.

Taking a deep breath to finish up, she rubbed her temples, looking down at everyone. "I get that a lot of you doubt me, and for some reasons you're completely valid and understood, and I'm doing my best to prove myself. I love this Clan, and I'm going to drag it back to where it used to be, but I can't do it alone. I'm not going to drag you all kicking and screaming back to full strength, everyone needs to want it too. I would think that we all want RiverClan to succeed, but that's not going to happen if we're picking fights with other Clans and undermining authority and causing problems. I'm going to do all I can to lead this Clan to prosperity, but I can't do it without support. So if you're not going to help this Clan, then please spare the rest of us the pain and leave."

Actually. She just needed a few friends and she could rule the world if she had to, but it would be so much easier if cats stopped being problems. "Some of you have been wonderful assets, and I want to thank those of you who have been helpful and loyal, but others have been very much unmotivated and problematic. You will not treat me the way some of you treated Larkstar. If you're not going to be valuable to the Clan, if you're going to cause me problems, if you're going to disrespect me or undermine me, there's the exit in case you didn't hear the first time." She lashed her tail to the camp entrance, tone calm but rock-solid. She had some more... guidelines, if you would, but she figured that cats would need some time to let that sink in and respond.

She kept her voice even, she wasn't one to lose her temper but she was upset and frustrated and stressed out, so her voice heated up and coolled and grew strained as she spoke at some points.

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[Spookez.]

Blizzardpaw was shook. Did Larkstar really just up and leave? Like that? Surely Larkstar was visiting the Starcave for Starclan's advice.

Surely.

What was even worse was that Tansypaw was practically bullied into leaving too. Riverclan was failing as a whole.

[Fish]

Honeystep nodded her head in agreement. She hated how Tansypaw had been treated and now she was gone but so was Larkstar. This was horrible... She wish she could have done something to prevent the two of them from leaving but it was too little to late. It was time to make up for this and double back Birdsnow. "Bird I will be by your side the whole time, count my words!" The shecat called out

[FruitBatz]

The ragdoll stared down at the gathered cats, remembering a time when if a deputy called a meeting, there would be loud outbursts of concern for the leader. But this time was a bit different, and while she appreciated no one having total meltdowns, she wished that they would show more care for the leader that put her heart and soul into the Clan. Oh well.

"I was out looking for Tansypaw this morning and I didn't find anything but a faint scent trail heading to the outskirts. She seems to have left the Clan, based on what I heard, I don't expect her to come back. We can hope, I know I sure will, but based on some circumstances that I will discuss later, it's unlikely."

She sighed softly, breath trembling as she exhaled but then she slid back beneath the mask of strength. "I'm sure you're all wondering where Larkstar is. While I was looking for Tansypaw, I also found bloodstains, clumps of fur and Larkstar's scent by the border with the Outskirts. I looked for her for a few hours, venturing into the outskirts, and I didn't find her." The only sign of the deputy's discomfort was a paw shuffling on the cold stone, but she still refused to sit. Standing was more intimidating, and that was what she was going for.

"I don't believe Larkstar would have left willingly or without a fight. In hopes that she will return to us, I won't travel to the StarCave for a week. I would wait longer, but RiverClan can't afford to stand idle. Larkstar was a great cat and growing to be a strong leader, and in the event she doesn't return to us, she will be deeply missed."

Allowing things to remain silent for a moment, letting cats get their shock settled a bit and trying to catch young Wingpaw's eye, in a faint attempt to send the poor young calico a bit of comfort if she could. He had lost so many. But she had more to say- a lot more to say, and so she would say it.

Her neck fur was rising slightly and she forced it down. "Tansypaw left and most of our herbs are gone or destroyed. Tansypaw was a child with the weight of a Clan on her shoulders, sometimes healing cats who could have avoided injury. She was bullied by some of you instead of treated with patience and respect that she deserved, and while withholding healing completely wasn't the ideal decision and things could have been handled differently, we don't have a medicine cat anymore because some of you decided that bullying a young cat was better than improving your behavior or talking to her calmly." Tansypaw might have made some less than ideal decisions, but she put her paw down, and Birdsnow commended her for that.

Taking a deep breath to finish up, she rubbed her temples, looking down at everyone. "I get that a lot of you doubt me, and for some reasons you're completely valid and understood, and I'm doing my best to prove myself. I love this Clan, and I'm going to drag it back to where it used to be, but I can't do it alone. I'm not going to drag you all kicking and screaming back to full strength, everyone needs to want it too. I would think that we all want RiverClan to succeed, but that's not going to happen if we're picking fights with other Clans and undermining authority and causing problems. I'm going to do all I can to lead this Clan to prosperity, but I can't do it without support. So if you're not going to help this Clan, then please spare the rest of us the pain and leave."

Actually. She just needed a few friends and she could rule the world if she had to, but it would be so much easier if cats stopped being problems. "Some of you have been wonderful assets, and I want to thank those of you who have been helpful and loyal, but others have been very much unmotivated and problematic. You will not treat me the way some of you treated Larkstar. If you're not going to be valuable to the Clan, if you're going to cause me problems, if you're going to disrespect me or undermine me, there's the exit in case you didn't hear the first time." She lashed her tail to the camp entrance, tone calm but rock-solid. She had some more... guidelines, if you would, but she figured that cats would need some time to let that sink in and respond.

She kept her voice even, she wasn't one to lose her temper but she was upset and frustrated and stressed out, so her voice heated up and coolled and grew strained as she spoke at some points.

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Moonpaw
A 7 moon old black and brown Tabby Siamese mix

Her striped tail swayed a bit as she heard the news, she was genuinely happy that someone was taking initiative. But her heart ached when she thought of the pressure her fellow clan cats put Larkstar and Tansypaw through.

[f0rg0tt3n_v0id]

Nightweb || Tom || RiverClan Warrior || 20 moons

Nightweb lets this announcement sink in for a moment. He wished he could do something to help the clan but didn't know what. He lower his head, in respect for Tansypaw and Larkstar.

[Dust]

Just as she was awaiting a response from Fishfreckle, Birdsnow let her voice ring out, pulling the Lionheart from her quiet conversation and redirecting her attention to the deputy - soon to be leader? Every so often, Cherryswirl would nod intently, her brow furrowing and relaxing between each set of news, each speculation, each accusation.

"Birdsnow?" She called aloud as Birdsnow finished, golden eyes keeping a level, albeit saddened, gaze, "Surely, those who mistreated both Larkstar and Tansypaw have been reprimanded? If not, they should be!" Cherryswirl glanced around the crowd for a moment, looking to see if Nightspark was anywhere near. If one thing could be said about him, it was that he was a damn loyal cat... even if he had a sharp bite. Not a bad thing in a situation like this... At the very least, most of the immediate threats to the clan - the loner and the traitorous warriors - had been expelled and given the go ahead for a kill on sight... but was there more?

"We should take a search party out to look for them! What if Larkstar went searching for Tansypaw? If they're together, I'm sure she's fine..." Cherryswirl trailed off momentarily, "But if Tansypaw isn't with Larkstar, she could still be out there... And injured or captive. Let a small group of us go look for her, please."

[ Dark | poppy ]

[Marigoldwhisper]

[Deerspark]
Tom\Warrior\RC
"Da da da we're dead-"
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Today wasn't real. It was too upsidedown, too inside out and backwards to be real.

But reality was smacking him upside his muzzle, over and over and over again until he finally got the harsh message beaten into him.

Birdsnow was all alone, Tansypaw was harassed into leaving, and Larkstar seemingly disappeared. Deerspark didn't blame her though, he would've done the same thing. He would've ran away too.

The tan warrior let out a pained sigh, flicking his eyes across the clearing to see what his clanmates might be feeling. Shock seemed to be one of the highest ranking expressions that rippled throughout the band of cats, their eyes wide and frozen in pure bewilderment.

Deerspark probably looked just like them.

He couldn't believe he lost more clanmates, more family.

Birdsnow was the only one left, and he was counting on his clanmates to stick to her like glue. Because Starclan knew he would. While Deerspark wasn't close to Birdsnow by any means, no-one deserved to feel the weight of the world suddenly plopped onto their shoulders, especially in the middle of Leaf-Bear.

"I swear by the stars that I'm with you, Birdsnow," Deerspark murmured, not trusting himself to allow his voice to rise above the singing wind. "I always have been, and I always will be."

[Katiethewolfchild]

Toadpaw arrived late, making sure that nobody noticed her.


Deerpaw dragged herself out of the apprentice's den with her front legs.

Wasppaw was next to Deerpaw, feeling the grass and sniffing everything, especially the grass and staying away from any snow or slush on the ground.

Wishkit arrived.

Sparrowkit arrived.

[JellyMoons]

https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6769&pictureid=47520
Dust

Sorrelblaze listened to Birdsnow with a heavy heart. He bit down on his tongue, holding his breath as she spilled the news. So it was true? They were medicine cat-less and leaderless? The corners of his muzzle fell, ears drooping. He was lowered his head in respect for his lost comrades. He hoped that if they didn't make it out there, they were at least in the paws of StarClan now.

When Cherryswirl spoke out, his head raised with interest. "I'd like to participate in the search, if I may."


https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6781&pictureid=47693
poppy

Swanbite silently lurked from the back of the crowd, slowly trailing the outskirts of her Clan with feathery tail swaying gracefully behind her. Well, well, well...what a shame! Looks like Miss Larkstar wasn't cut out for the job after all. Pity. She would have liked to see more of the new leader, but it seemed like RiverClan really couldn't keep a leader even if it were handed to them by StarClan themselves. Birdsnow, on the other paw...she was still here, and Swanbite admired that about her. The added tail-flick toward the exit, too, oooh! Feisty! She could work with her. Oh yes. How she was supposed to work with the rest of her Clan, though? That will take time...and she may have to narrow down the competition. If Birdsnow wouldn't directly exile these problem-makers, then she would gratefully exile them herself. RiverClan is in dire condition...desperate measures must be made.

"You have my loyalty, Birdsnow." Swanbite called out to her new leader, fiery eyes glittering with her tail held high, chest puffed with pride. This is where it gets good.

[Forgetfulshape]

The ragdoll stared down at the gathered cats, remembering a time when if a deputy called a meeting, there would be loud outbursts of concern for the leader. But this time was a bit different, and while she appreciated no one having total meltdowns, she wished that they would show more care for the leader that put her heart and soul into the Clan. Oh well.

"I was out looking for Tansypaw this morning and I didn't find anything but a faint scent trail heading to the outskirts. She seems to have left the Clan, based on what I heard, I don't expect her to come back. We can hope, I know I sure will, but based on some circumstances that I will discuss later, it's unlikely."

She sighed softly, breath trembling as she exhaled but then she slid back beneath the mask of strength. "I'm sure you're all wondering where Larkstar is. While I was looking for Tansypaw, I also found bloodstains, clumps of fur and Larkstar's scent by the border with the Outskirts. I looked for her for a few hours, venturing into the outskirts, and I didn't find her." The only sign of the deputy's discomfort was a paw shuffling on the cold stone, but she still refused to sit. Standing was more intimidating, and that was what she was going for.

"I don't believe Larkstar would have left willingly or without a fight. In hopes that she will return to us, I won't travel to the StarCave for a week. I would wait longer, but RiverClan can't afford to stand idle. Larkstar was a great cat and growing to be a strong leader, and in the event she doesn't return to us, she will be deeply missed."

Allowing things to remain silent for a moment, letting cats get their shock settled a bit and trying to catch young Wingpaw's eye, in a faint attempt to send the poor young calico a bit of comfort if she could. He had lost so many. But she had more to say- a lot more to say, and so she would say it.

Her neck fur was rising slightly and she forced it down. "Tansypaw left and most of our herbs are gone or destroyed. Tansypaw was a child with the weight of a Clan on her shoulders, sometimes healing cats who could have avoided injury. She was bullied by some of you instead of treated with patience and respect that she deserved, and while withholding healing completely wasn't the ideal decision and things could have been handled differently, we don't have a medicine cat anymore because some of you decided that bullying a young cat was better than improving your behavior or talking to her calmly." Tansypaw might have made some less than ideal decisions, but she put her paw down, and Birdsnow commended her for that.

Taking a deep breath to finish up, she rubbed her temples, looking down at everyone. "I get that a lot of you doubt me, and for some reasons you're completely valid and understood, and I'm doing my best to prove myself. I love this Clan, and I'm going to drag it back to where it used to be, but I can't do it alone. I'm not going to drag you all kicking and screaming back to full strength, everyone needs to want it too. I would think that we all want RiverClan to succeed, but that's not going to happen if we're picking fights with other Clans and undermining authority and causing problems. I'm going to do all I can to lead this Clan to prosperity, but I can't do it without support. So if you're not going to help this Clan, then please spare the rest of us the pain and leave."

Actually. She just needed a few friends and she could rule the world if she had to, but it would be so much easier if cats stopped being problems. "Some of you have been wonderful assets, and I want to thank those of you who have been helpful and loyal, but others have been very much unmotivated and problematic. You will not treat me the way some of you treated Larkstar. If you're not going to be valuable to the Clan, if you're going to cause me problems, if you're going to disrespect me or undermine me, there's the exit in case you didn't hear the first time." She lashed her tail to the camp entrance, tone calm but rock-solid. She had some more... guidelines, if you would, but she figured that cats would need some time to let that sink in and respond.

She kept her voice even, she wasn't one to lose her temper but she was upset and frustrated and stressed out, so her voice heated up and coolled and grew strained as she spoke at some points.

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Smolderpaw's eyes slightly filled with tears. Was this his fault? Was his behavior what drove them out? No... It couldn't have been. Treestripe and Eaglecall both looked worriedly at each other.

[alec]

->> minkpaw [she/they, rc apprentice, 11moons, the collector, herb1] <<-
a dark blueish grey bengal-patterned she cat with silver eyes

her stomach dropped, nausea overcoming her. this couldnt be real. tansypaw up and left? larkstar gone? what was going to happen to riverclan?
how could they survive leafbare with no healer and structure?
a faint whistle stung in her ears and the cold air making her eyes water. this couldnt be it- it was just starting to get better-

unfocussed eyes searching around the crowd. for what, she wasnt sure.

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->> jayfrost [he/him, rc warrior, 24moons, burn baby burn] <<-
a tall silver classic-tabby with well groomed short to medium length fur and icy blue eyes

tansypaw and larkstar gone. up and gone. riverclan was falling to pieces.
he should be ashamed his thoughts had immediatly led him to the possibility of leaving the clan or trying to join another one. maybe shadowclan.
he stopped. was is worth trying to save this? would he be horrible if he left his clanmates to fend for themselves so he wouldnt have to see them all die of starvation? maybe this was a losing battle and the best thing to do was grab whoever was dear to him and get the hell out of here. but he wasnt one for losing. and even less so for running away. hed stay and fight for the younger cats' future. all the innocent kits that were born into a broken clan. they didnt deserve this. there was no way he'd run and leave them all to die.




(open i guess?)

[hermeswind]

https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=5893&pictureid=40446 (https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1438263&postcount=3)
Winterpaw
(Image by Pangoligon)
- poppy (birdsnow has loyal clanmates) -
NO. What in the name of StarClan was going on!? So many leaders lost, medicine cats, lost, lives, lost. He felt almost lost in this, all of these things. He tried to look on the bright side about it, but there wasn't a way. What if we lost Birdsnow!? he thought, We wouldn't have a leader!
But still he said, "I trust you with our clan, Birdsnow, and be loyal to you until the day I join StarClan"
Why did cats treat Tansypaw like that?
Why did Larkstar leave?
Why is everything not ok!?
He walked in circles to try and cool it all off but it wasn't working, nothing was working, nothing was okay.
- Open for someone to comfort him, he looks a little stressed.

[Marigoldwhisper]

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Winterpaw
(Image by Pangoligon)
- poppy (birdsnow has loyal clanmates) -
NO. What in the name of StarClan was going on!? So many leaders lost, medicine cats, lost, lives, lost. He felt almost lost in this, all of these things. He tried to look on the bright side about it, but there wasn't a way. What if we lost Birdsnow!? he thought, We wouldn't have a leader!
But still he said, "I trust you with our clan, Birdsnow, and be loyal to you until the day I join StarClan"
Why did cats treat Tansypaw like that?
Why did Larkstar leave?
Why is everything not ok!?
He walked in circles to try and cool it all off but it wasn't working, nothing was working, nothing was okay.
- Open for someone to comfort him, he looks a little stressed.


[Deerspark]
Tom\Warrior\RC
"Da da da we're dead-"
· · ─────── ·· ─────── ·

The warriors green eyes landed on the pacing apprentice, their strides quick and miscalculated.

Deerspark furrowed his brow in worry. He fought with himself as he tried to decide whether he should comfort them or give them some time. He decided to help. He'd have to get used to helping if he wanted to get this clan back together.

He began to pad towards Winterpaw, recognizing the apprentice due to their grey striped pelt. It contrasted greatly to the pearly white snow.

"Hey," he said, his voice filled with concern. "You alright, bud?"

[Swiftheart <3]

/Riverheart/
Riverheart, who was sitting next to Echoheart gasped in shock. Larkstar, dead? Tansypaw, gone? How could this happen? And who would ever bully some poor cat..? She took a minute to grieve the losses before looking back up at Birdsnow.
/Echoheart/
Echoheart gasped as well, then shook her head. Again, she’d do anything she could to help Riverclan’s leader, whoever it may be. She padded up to Birdsnow. “I’m here to support you. I’ll help you in any way you need.” Echoheart said quietly. She wanted to let the leader know she’d be there whenever she was needed.
/Summer’rose/
Summer’rose gasped in shock and turned away from the meeting for a minute, unable to process the grief that was losing Tansypaw and Larkstar.
/Hailpaw/
Hailpaw scoffed and rolled his eyes. “Who cares.” He said, scoffing.
/Fawnkit/
Fawnkit quivered in fear as she heard her leader and med cat were gone. She was unsure what to do so she whimpered and moved closer to her older brother, Hailpaw.
( mentions: poppy - Birdsnow [mentioning so you see this <3 ] )

[SeonghwasBunnyEars]

The ragdoll stared down at the gathered cats, remembering a time when if a deputy called a meeting, there would be loud outbursts of concern for the leader. But this time was a bit different, and while she appreciated no one having total meltdowns, she wished that they would show more care for the leader that put her heart and soul into the Clan. Oh well.

"I was out looking for Tansypaw this morning and I didn't find anything but a faint scent trail heading to the outskirts. She seems to have left the Clan, based on what I heard, I don't expect her to come back. We can hope, I know I sure will, but based on some circumstances that I will discuss later, it's unlikely."

She sighed softly, breath trembling as she exhaled but then she slid back beneath the mask of strength. "I'm sure you're all wondering where Larkstar is. While I was looking for Tansypaw, I also found bloodstains, clumps of fur and Larkstar's scent by the border with the Outskirts. I looked for her for a few hours, venturing into the outskirts, and I didn't find her." The only sign of the deputy's discomfort was a paw shuffling on the cold stone, but she still refused to sit. Standing was more intimidating, and that was what she was going for.

"I don't believe Larkstar would have left willingly or without a fight. In hopes that she will return to us, I won't travel to the StarCave for a week. I would wait longer, but RiverClan can't afford to stand idle. Larkstar was a great cat and growing to be a strong leader, and in the event she doesn't return to us, she will be deeply missed."

Allowing things to remain silent for a moment, letting cats get their shock settled a bit and trying to catch young Wingpaw's eye, in a faint attempt to send the poor young calico a bit of comfort if she could. He had lost so many. But she had more to say- a lot more to say, and so she would say it.

Her neck fur was rising slightly and she forced it down. "Tansypaw left and most of our herbs are gone or destroyed. Tansypaw was a child with the weight of a Clan on her shoulders, sometimes healing cats who could have avoided injury. She was bullied by some of you instead of treated with patience and respect that she deserved, and while withholding healing completely wasn't the ideal decision and things could have been handled differently, we don't have a medicine cat anymore because some of you decided that bullying a young cat was better than improving your behavior or talking to her calmly." Tansypaw might have made some less than ideal decisions, but she put her paw down, and Birdsnow commended her for that.

Taking a deep breath to finish up, she rubbed her temples, looking down at everyone. "I get that a lot of you doubt me, and for some reasons you're completely valid and understood, and I'm doing my best to prove myself. I love this Clan, and I'm going to drag it back to where it used to be, but I can't do it alone. I'm not going to drag you all kicking and screaming back to full strength, everyone needs to want it too. I would think that we all want RiverClan to succeed, but that's not going to happen if we're picking fights with other Clans and undermining authority and causing problems. I'm going to do all I can to lead this Clan to prosperity, but I can't do it without support. So if you're not going to help this Clan, then please spare the rest of us the pain and leave."

Actually. She just needed a few friends and she could rule the world if she had to, but it would be so much easier if cats stopped being problems. "Some of you have been wonderful assets, and I want to thank those of you who have been helpful and loyal, but others have been very much unmotivated and problematic. You will not treat me the way some of you treated Larkstar. If you're not going to be valuable to the Clan, if you're going to cause me problems, if you're going to disrespect me or undermine me, there's the exit in case you didn't hear the first time." She lashed her tail to the camp entrance, tone calm but rock-solid. She had some more... guidelines, if you would, but she figured that cats would need some time to let that sink in and respond.

She kept her voice even, she wasn't one to lose her temper but she was upset and frustrated and stressed out, so her voice heated up and coolled and grew strained as she spoke at some points.

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Weepingpaw lifted his tail shakily. "I-i can help...w-with medicine duties.... I u-used to watch Tansypaw a-alot and ask m-my friends and f-family what was on there w-wounds and why..... I-i have basics down...." Weepingpaw shakily mewed, afraid of getting made fun of. As the blind top looked straight ahead, not exactly sure about where his new assumed leader was

[Morrigan]

Falconflight
Riverclan warrior
Purrk: Heightened Perception-Sight(inactive)

...What...? Larkstar...was missing? No...no, that couldn't be! She couldn't have disappeared as well! His sister, his brother...both gone? H-how could it be?! A choked cry escaped Falconflight's maw at the news and he found himself almost collapsing to the ground in shock but managed to hold himself. S-she was gone...the thought made his head spin violently and he felt like throwing up but he knew it wouldn't help to he sucked it up and focused his gaze on the ground to try and comprehend what he'd just been told.

'Lark is gone...' he had sworn to protect her after the death of their brother, Falconfeather, but now...he'd failed. He'd failed and he'd have to live with the consequences for the rest of his life...their was nothing to do about that...

Holding back tears he turned to Cherryswirl. A search party? It wasn't even a question that he'd join to find Larkstar...and Tansypaw, though right now his sister was his top priority. "I'll come." his voice came out weaker than he wanted it to but he didn't care, and he didn't care if Birdsnow gave permission to look for her or not he was going to find her.

Dust @Anyone else

[Bluue]

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Fallowswirl

| She/her | 32 moons | Active Purrks: None |

No. No, no no. This… this couldn’t be true. This had to all be a misunderstanding, right? Fallowswirl sat ridged, feeling the cold tendrils of shock weave their way through her body and to her heart. They couldn’t lose another leader… Not Larkstar, who had worked so hard for the clan, to bring it back to its former glory. And Tansypaw, oh, Tansypaw… If only Fallowswirl had seen what was going on, maybe she could have helped the young medicine cat in some way. She’d had no idea Tansypaw had been bullied and taunted. Who would do that to such a young, inexperienced cat?!
This was all going wrong. Everything was wrong. But Fallowswirl refused to let everything that was going on take her down. Her Clan needed her and everyone one of their warriors now more than ever. And so, she forced herself to stand and add address Birdsnow.

“Birdsnow, I am… beyond shocked at these all these losses. If there is anything we can do, hell, if there’s anything I can do, please do not hesitate to reach out. You shouldn’t have to carry this weight alone”

With a respectful dip of her head, Fallowswirl sat back down. She wasn’t sure if it was her place to speak up at a time like this, but honestly? She didn’t know what else to do. She felt so… so out of control that she had to do something. Say something. Even if it did nothing, she had to make it clear she would still be fighting.

poppy

[bubble[error].]

*Bluefang sighed*

"Why is every leader, deputy, and/or medicine cat leaving, disappearing, or dying?"

[Fish]

Adderpaw
Determined ⋆ Loyal ⋆ Lawful Good ⋆ She/Her
“One day I’ll be the greatest warrior of all the clans!”

All things had to end and unfortunately it happened sooner than Adderpaw would have liked.

The young apprentice slinked back into camp hoping no one had noticed that she ran off for a bit. She had a seed of doubt that any of the warriors would yell at the apprentice for leaving alone and not coming back. Hell parts of her wondered if any of these cats would care if she disappeared forever. There it was, a bit of Adder’s fire, unfortunately started with resentment.

How fast things could end. Sooner than some people would have liked

It looked like a bunch of cats had gathered at the floodstones. It seemed like Adderpaw was a little late to the announcements but the meeting was still going on. When she managed to catch the words… She couldn’t feel her legs anymore. The apprentice fell onto the ground and didn’t even flinch. Her heart.. It hurt so much, it ached so much. She so badly wanted to prove herself to Larkstar and Larkstar had meant so much to her but… Did anything matter in this world?

[JackHunt_17]

What?! Cloudheart was in shock. Larkstar AND Tansypaw gone!? That left the clan with just Birdsnow in charge. that wasnt good

[Bean]

They heard yelling. Rainpaw peeked their head out the apprentice den, his eye scanning for the noise. He saw cats gathered at the floodstone. And his mentor on it. He already knew what this ment. He crept out, his skinny tabby body weaving through the clan. He looked up at his mentor. They were scared. He got to the lowest part of the floodstone before hopping up and crawling under their mentor's head. He forced a purr out, his body pressed against the new leader. "Okay," they wispered to bird. He knew that Larkstar was dead. Ginger did that after beany, and larks after ginger. But why was rain scared?
He didn't want to loose his mentor.
Despite his young age, he could tell when someone was upset. "no yell, pwese," he whispered. Now that he thought, it was dumb. Him being up on the floodstone because he wanted cuddles. But he and bird needed it. That he knew.

[ perms from poppy o7 rain is allowed on the floodstone ]

[stag]

.;1541652']*Bluefang sighed*

"Why is every leader, deputy, and/or medicine cat leaving, disappearing, or dying?"

☆ Fangkit | 5 Moons Old☆

➣ They/She/Fang
“grey, white, ginger kitten with yellow eyes”

—————

[ @ ]

Fangkit hadn’t been much attention since they even got here a few moments ago. But this guy was really staring to get on her nerves. All that she had ever seen was him being a downer and or being a baby! The kitten stares at him before approaching. “Like uh, Birdsnow said, if you wanna be a huge kitten about this whole thing then the exit is that way! You are not going us any good complaining, you fuzzball!” The 5 moon kitten news towards Bluefang! Ugh, what a stupid fuzzbrain! Fangkit absolutely hated cats that were constantly being negative about the clan, hell, about her high ranks! The kitten’s message escaping her lips laced with sass and hints of anger. For the past 5 moons this guy was all she had ever seen, he had run when the hail fell and now complaining about leadership?! How about he take the spit if he hated them all dying or leaving!

[bubble[error].]

☆ Fangkit | 5 Moons Old☆

➣ They/She/Fang
“grey, white, ginger kitten with yellow eyes”

—————

[ @ ]

Fangkit hadn’t been much attention since they even got here a few moments ago. But this guy was really staring to get on her nerves. All that she had ever seen was him being a downer and or being a baby! The kitten stares at him before approaching. “Like uh, Birdsnow said, if you wanna be a huge kitten about this whole thing then the exit is that way! You are not going us any good complaining, you fuzzball!” The 5 moon kitten news towards Bluefang! Ugh, what a stupid fuzzbrain! Fangkit absolutely hated cats that were constantly being negative about the clan, hell, about her high ranks! The kitten’s message escaping her lips laced with sass and hints of anger. For the past 5 moons this guy was all she had ever seen, he had run when the hail fell and now complaining about leadership?! How about he take the spit if he hated them all dying or leaving!

*He glared down at the kit*

"What do you know about the disappearance of Larkstar and Tansypaw? Be quiet, kit."

(Apologies for Bluefang's attitude)

[starry]

· Mistypaw ·
gray tabby with one amber eye, the other one is covered with a scar
she/her · riverclan · 36 moons

The late apprentice stared at Birdy with big eyes. Her best buddy was the leader of RiverClan.. Tansypaw gone, Larkstar gone.. this was so much to comprehend. She heaved a little sigh, wondering what had happened to RiverClan in the time she was gone. However now that Birdsnow was the leader, she was sure the clan would thrive again. She trusted the ragdoll molly more than anyone else. Mistypaw was pretty sure Larkstar didn’t leave willingly, the former leader had just started to make improvements about the way she was leading and handling cats. RiverClan had become such a chaos, cats doubting and bullying their high ranks.. it was no wonder Tansypaw had left. Her one-eyed amber gaze swept over the clearing and she quickly located the only familiar face here. Jayfrost. She made her way over, offering the tom a quick dip of her head before turning towards Birdsnow.

“No matter what happens, I’ll support you and help you with anything you need, my little bird. I’m sure you will do so well ruling the clan, and if anyone should ever doubt you, I have your back.” Mistypaw offered Birdy a reassuring smile, then turned to Jayfrost and sighed. “So much is happening, too much chaos.. I can understand why Tansypaw left. But.. Birdsnow will do well ruling the clan, I’m sure of that.”


· al3cc766 ·

[stag]

.;1541705']

*He glared down at the kit*

"What do you know about the disappearance of Larkstar and Tansypaw? Be quiet, kit."

(Apologies for Bluefang's attitude)

☆ Fangkit | 5 Moons Old☆

➣ They/She/Fang
“grey, white, ginger kitten with yellow eyes”

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[ @ ]

Fangkit slowly blinks at the tom, eyes growing wider as she just stares at him. To hell if he was talking to her like that. Her mouth just falls open is shock. “EXCUSE ME, YOU FUZZBRAIN? WHO DO YOU THINK YOU’RE TALKING TO?!” She hissed loudly at him. “I clearly have more sense than a full warrior! Like I said, Birdsnow said the exit that way if you wanna keep complaining about our leadership!” Fangkit news at him, hackles raised as she stands to her full height, tail lashing wildly behind her. Defend what you think is right, the line repeated a few times in their head as fang stares at the warrior waiting for his next stupid statement that would probably send the short tempered child over the edge of full on insulting him.

[taillow]

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Dusklion
She/her | 24 moons | No purrks
Looking up with a grin as her brother approached and head-butted her shoulder, Dusklion gave a shrug of her shoulders. "It doesn't shock me anymore, if I'm bein' truthful. I do hope for the Clan's sake that Birds up there brings us back up to where we once were..." It would be a difficult task, and if the Clan thought it would all rest on their new leader's shoulders, well then Dusk wouldn't mind teaching them a lesson. "...I can only imagine how disappointed Lions is... or Fury... Bitey, Smalls, wherever they are..." In a rare moment of emotion flickering in her chest that wasn't cocky ambition, Dusk felt her heart clench in grief.

Soon enough the meeting commenced and it was exactly what she had expected; Tansypaw and Larkstar both gone. Also as expected, cats began to immediately offer to search - as if Birdsnow hadn't just explained that's exactly what she did. "Sendin' out another search party will waste valuable resources we can't afford to expend right now. 'Sides, Birdsnow look already she said." Mouse-brains, the whole lot of them. Blue eyes side-eyed both Cherryswirl, Sorrelblaze, and Falconflight before flickering back up to Birds.

A lot of cats were either shocked, stunned, or speaking their advice and unwavering commitment to Birds. Dusklion wrinkled her nose; half of them would probably murder her given the chance to take her place, to their "heartfelt" promises were nothing but words right now - at least to her. Still though, she figured offering her two cents couldn't hurt.

"Ugh, time to pluck some whiskers," she mumbled to Fadingsun with a smirk before getting up and crossing over near the front. "Bluesy, love, how about you not pick on kits yeah? Sound good? Great." With a wink given to the warrior and a nod to Fangkit if she wanted to come sit by her, Dusklion looked to Birdsnow. "Well, you got me Birds. Anythin' you need." And then for added reassurance, a smile. There, support tossed in. Not much, because she fully planned to back it up with actions.

"Now, I don't know about you all, but Birds had a lot of good stuff to say. It takes a whole Clan to thrive, not just one cat. Things've gotta change 'round here if we want to be known as a Clan. I mean, for stars sake, Bumblebrain padded right in with her tail high 'n acted like she was the damn leader! You can't sit there as true RiverClan cats 'n tell me you're warriors after that - 'n that includes myself!" There was no anger in her voice or eyes, just frustration. "So shape up, listen to our damn leader, and maybe we can get back to being a Clan."

That was about it. Taking a seat where she was she glanced down at Fangkit with a smile (if the kitten had come over) "Hey you're pretty cool for a kid. Fangkit, right?" she murmured, so as to not interrupt the meeting further.

[ Cherry~ Dust JellyMoons The Doctor bubble[error]. vampire poppy ]

[SpiritWolf_yt]

Firetail listened and worried for the clan, no med cat and Larkstar just left? The Tom continued to listen to the clan and birds now.

[alec]

· Mistypaw ·
gray tabby with one amber eye, the other one is covered with a scar
she/her · riverclan · 36 moons

The late apprentice stared at Birdy with big eyes. Her best buddy was the leader of RiverClan.. Tansypaw gone, Larkstar gone.. this was so much to comprehend. She heaved a little sigh, wondering what had happened to RiverClan in the time she was gone. However now that Birdsnow was the leader, she was sure the clan would thrive again. She trusted the ragdoll molly more than anyone else. Mistypaw was pretty sure Larkstar didn’t leave willingly, the former leader had just started to make improvements about the way she was leading and handling cats. RiverClan had become such a chaos, cats doubting and bullying their high ranks.. it was no wonder Tansypaw had left. Her one-eyed amber gaze swept over the clearing and she quickly located the only familiar face here. Jayfrost. She made her way over, offering the tom a quick dip of her head before turning towards Birdsnow.

“No matter what happens, I’ll support you and help you with anything you need, my little bird. I’m sure you will do so well ruling the clan, and if anyone should ever doubt you, I have your back.” Mistypaw offered Birdy a reassuring smile, then turned to Jayfrost and sighed. “So much is happening, too much chaos.. I can understand why Tansypaw left. But.. Birdsnow will do well ruling the clan, I’m sure of that.”


· al3cc766 ·



->> jayfrost [he/him, rc warrior, 24moons, burn baby burn] <<-
a tall silver classic-tabby with well groomed short to medium length fur and icy blue eyes

he returned the nod half-heartedly and stared at the ground a few tail lengths in front of him while mistypaw addressed birdsnow. mildly surprised that the molly would actively seek out his company but maybe he had just decided to sit in her usual spot or whatever. jayfrost couldnt think of another reason why she would sit next to him, anyway. but he was quite honestly too tired to care enough to think about her possible reasoning any more.
"nothing lasts forever i 'suppose" (good omens reference /hj) the tabby replied bitterly. just so darn tired.
maybe birdsnow would pull riverclan out of the ruins of what they once were and they would come to thrive again but at the moment even just trying seemed pointless. not for the first time in the recent past jayfrost found himself wishing his brother was here with him. it was a rather silly thought. his brother wasnt ethereal or in any way above the baseline fear of starving to death. and that was the only thing that mattered right now.
survival.
still, he couldnt help but crave the unconditional love and support his brother had offered. he would like to lie to himself and pretend 'truly two of a kind' was something someone else had said about them and not something his brother had come up with. but who would it help to lie. it wouldnt be right to pretend he had the same worth as his brother.
he finally lifted his head, blue eyes searching the mollys amber one momentarily before he decided the ground was far more interesting. tail having been moved enough subconciously, while thinking, to meet mistypaws ,he almost jumped in surprise but tried his best at a pokerface and just remained still like he TOTALLY meant to do that.


(ghrhrhh what is this ehhhh)(excuse any typos or weird sentences im horrible at proof reading)

[occultation]

( tallulah poppy Red Dawn Leafy Dust )

( Please remember that Fading's opinions do not necessarily reflect my own. If you are having trouble distinguishing OOC and IC opinions, please consider taking a break from WCO and doing something de-stressing. )

With Birdsnow's words, Fadingsun's fears were confirmed. Larkstar and Tansypaw were, indeed, gone. Tansypaw had seemingly left the Clan, presumably taking and destroying RiverClan's herbs before doing so. As for Larkstar, her ultimate fate was unknown, but to Fadingsun it sounded like she had met a grisly end.

His heart clenched for both of them. They'd had so much weight piled on to their shoulders, with little help from the majority of the Clan. Instead of support, what they'd gotten was belittling, disrespect, and at times straight-up threats.

His grief quickly began to turn into anger. Not even anger- fury. Fadingsun set his jaw, a sudden light blossoming into his eyes. This all could've been prevented. None of this had to happen. RiverClan truly was in shambles, and while they all could've done better (including him), in his mind most of the blame lay on only some shoulders.

Fadingsun was so consumed in his sudden anger that he didn't notice the commotion with Bluefang and Fangkit; he was vaguely aware of Dusklion talking to someone, but he wasn't paying attention to who. Fortunately, by the time he rose to let venom spit from his tongue the situation had mostly been handled by others.

"This Clan is a disgrace," he snarled, loud enough for his voice to rise above the chatterings of others. "Larkstar and Tansypaw's departures are just another blow against this den of sticks RiverClan has become. But I don't put a lot of blame on them. Could Tansypaw have made better choices? Perhaps, but she was a child."

He turned so that he was facing most of the Clan. "Over the past couple of moons, this Clan has been a disaster. There are some of you who are really trying- but most of you are sad excuses for Clan cats. Instead of respecting the hierarchy you agreed to obey by being part of this Clan, you belittled them, harassed them, sometimes even threatened them."

Fadingsun gave a quick lash of his tail. "I know you know who you are, those of you who caused nothing but problems for our leadership. Could many of us, including myself, have done better? Absolutely. But our lack of effort pales in comparison to those of you spitting in the face of the cats trying to lift this Clan out of the grave its previous leaders have dug for it.

"Those of you who openly defied Larkstar, Tansypaw, and Birdsnow, those of you who insulted them, plotted to overthrow them, and deliberately disobeyed them with no reason other than your own selfishness, are nothing more than pathetic. You're selfish, moronic, and have no right to call yourselves Clan cats. I hope you feel guilty over what's happened here; it's largely because of you. You deserve to go to your nests feeling guilty."

His anger was spilling over now, but he made no effort to stop it. "If we want to see actual change here, we need to start putting effort in. And I mean all of us. No more whining, no more "me, me, me!" attitudes, no more stupidity. If you lack sufficient brain capacity or are too selfish to get your crap together, then like Birdsnow said, get out. Nobody will miss you, I can assure you that."

His gaze swung towards Cherryswirl; he was unsure of where Cliffjumper and Nightspark were, but his words were for them as well. "Cherryswirl. For a Lionheart, you certainly haven't been doing much more than many warriors. Where were you when our high ranks were getting bullied, when cats were repeatedly causing problems both in and out of camp? I've seen you around some, especially recently, but for the most part you've been pretty absent. I hope you get it together, because this Clan is counting on you. Springpaw can't do it alone.

"On that note, I haven't seen Cliffjumper around in ages so I don't know why they're still a Lionheart. As for Nightspark, they haven't done enough to warrant being head Lionheart. Where have they been? Why haven't they been going above and beyond to help pull this Clan out of the mud? Where is the respect on the Lionheart rank? This is a special rank, for stars' sake! Yet, it seems like we've forgotten that. Lionhearts are supposed to be supporting RiverClan's high ranks and keeping everything running smoothly, yet how can they do that when they're hardly around?"

He shook his head. "If we don't get our act together, RiverClan is finished. Our ancestors will look down on us with nothing but shame. We will have failed, and we will carry that burden for the rest of our lives. So shape up! Listen to Birdsnow, respect her as a leader, or dammit I'll drag your ass out of this Clan myself."

Now out of breath, he sat down. His whole body was trembling, but it was with anger and adrenaline, not fear.

[Sklee]

Amberwing tried to keep her tail from thrashing. She needed to be calm, obviously. But nothing could go right, could it? She just hoped she would be able to help the clan as a whole eventually.

[Astraea]

( tallulah poppy Red Dawn Leafy Dust )

( Please remember that Fading's opinions do not necessarily reflect my own. If you are having trouble distinguishing OOC and IC opinions, please consider taking a break from WCO and doing something de-stressing. )

With Birdsnow's words, Fadingsun's fears were confirmed. Larkstar and Tansypaw were, indeed, gone. Tansypaw had seemingly left the Clan, presumably taking and destroying RiverClan's herbs before doing so. As for Larkstar, her ultimate fate was unknown, but to Fadingsun it sounded like she had met a grisly end.

His heart clenched for both of them. They'd had so much weight piled on to their shoulders, with little help from the majority of the Clan. Instead of support, what they'd gotten was belittling, disrespect, and at times straight-up threats.

His grief quickly began to turn into anger. Not even anger- fury. Fadingsun set his jaw, a sudden light blossoming into his eyes. This all could've been prevented. None of this had to happen. RiverClan truly was in shambles, and while they all could've done better (including him), in his mind most of the blame lay on only some shoulders.

Fadingsun was so consumed in his sudden anger that he didn't notice the commotion with Bluefang and Fangkit; he was vaguely aware of Dusklion talking to someone, but he wasn't paying attention to who. Fortunately, by the time he rose to let venom spit from his tongue the situation had mostly been handled by others.

"This Clan is a disgrace," he snarled, loud enough for his voice to rise above the chatterings of others. "Larkstar and Tansypaw's departures are just another blow against this den of sticks RiverClan has become. But I don't put a lot of blame on them. Could Tansypaw have made better choices? Perhaps, but she was a child."

He turned so that he was facing most of the Clan. "Over the past couple of moons, this Clan has been a disaster. There are some of you who are really trying- but most of you are sad excuses for Clan cats. Instead of respecting the hierarchy you agreed to obey by being part of this Clan, you belittled them, harassed them, sometimes even threatened them."

Fadingsun gave a quick lash of his tail. "I know you know who you are, those of you who caused nothing but problems for our leadership. Could many of us, including myself, have done better? Absolutely. But our lack of effort pales in comparison to those of you spitting in the face of the cats trying to lift this Clan out of the grave its previous leaders have dug for it.

"Those of you who openly defied Larkstar, Tansypaw, and Birdsnow, those of you who insulted them, plotted to overthrow them, and deliberately disobeyed them with no reason other than your own selfishness, are nothing more than pathetic. You're selfish, moronic, and have no right to call yourselves Clan cats. I hope you feel guilty over what's happened here; it's largely because of you. You deserve to go to your nests feeling guilty."

His anger was spilling over now, but he made no effort to stop it. "If we want to see actual change here, we need to start putting effort in. And I mean all of us. No more whining, no more "me, me, me!" attitudes, no more stupidity. If you lack sufficient brain capacity or are too selfish to get your crap together, then like Birdsnow said, get out. Nobody will miss you, I can assure you that."

His gaze swung towards Cherryswirl; he was unsure of where Cliffjumper and Nightspark were, but his words were for them as well. "Cherryswirl. For a Lionheart, you certainly haven't been doing much more than many warriors. Where were you when our high ranks were getting bullied, when cats were repeatedly causing problems both in and out of camp? I've seen you around some, especially recently, but for the most part you've been pretty absent. I hope you get it together, because this Clan is counting on you. Springpaw can't do it alone.

"On that note, I haven't seen Cliffjumper around in ages so I don't know why they're still a Lionheart. As for Nightspark, they haven't done enough to warrant being head Lionheart. Where have they been? Why haven't they been going above and beyond to help pull this Clan out of the mud? Where is the respect on the Lionheart rank? This is a special rank, for stars' sake! Yet, it seems like we've forgotten that. Lionhearts are supposed to be supporting RiverClan's high ranks and keeping everything running smoothly, yet how can they do that when they're hardly around?"

He shook his head. "If we don't get our act together, RiverClan is finished. Our ancestors will look down on us with nothing but shame. We will have failed, and we will carry that burden for the rest of our lives. So shape up! Listen to Birdsnow, respect her as a leader, or dammit I'll drag your ass out of this Clan myself."

Now out of breath, he sat down. His whole body was trembling, but it was with anger and adrenaline, not fear.

ThunderChaser
She/Her - Active Power Card Since 2021
A golden pelted cat with black features and scars that littered her body
"Thunderstorms are as much our friends as the sunshine"
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Lightning in a drying out river.



This. This was all so true Fading was speaking the absolute truth. This clan was in ruins, and those ruins were about to come crumbling down, if something wasn't changed. There were a few issues she wanted to share but never got around to it. She took Fading's speech as a sign to do the same.

Stepping forward her tail swishing about and ear flicking at every step, she stood right beside Fadingsun. What she wanted to say exactly? Thunderchaser didn't know herself. She'd let her mind construct the sentences before she opened her mouth.

"I agree with Fadingsun. This clan is going to hell now, and it shouldn't be all burdened by Birdsnow now that Lark and Tansy are gone. Back up your new leader now like you did before. Instead of sitting on your asses; offer to go on patrols, help with herbs. Take on training new apprentices. And I know
I'm one to talk, but right now I'm offering myself to help Bird out. You all should do the same."
This was stupid, the clan wouldn't listen, atleast that's what she thought.

"Lionhearts. You guys are an entirely different issue. You guys do the bare minimum to qualify for you ranks. Special rank my ass. It's just an ego booster. NightSpark needs to be removed from head LionHeart they've done nothing but wonder around and yell at other cats. I haven't seen anything from CherrySwirl regarding the high ranks either. the rest I have no knowledge about so I wont speak on them. LionHeart's are supposed to be literally be the hearts of RiverClan. Supporting when needed. Supporting your leader when needed."

ThunderChaser was getting heated, she normally didn't care for RiverClan affairs but she wont have a clan to live in, if it was destroyed from the inside out.

"Now all of you. RiverClan has always had a decent population, but I have yet to see where we're doing anything... at all. I'll take charge of something. Anything at this point to get this recovery of a clan started. Cause Starclan knows we need it."

She directed her last sentence straight to BirdSnow. They were a smart cat, surely they would understand that the clan was falling apart and something needed to be done. To be frank Thunder was tired of sitting and doing nothing all day... well not nothing exactly. She'd been busy with other projects, but she wanted something new to do!

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( tallulah poppy Red Dawn Leafy Dust )

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Dusklion
She/her | 24 moons | No purrks
Looking up with a grin as her brother approached and head-butted her shoulder, Dusklion gave a shrug of her shoulders. "It doesn't shock me anymore, if I'm bein' truthful. I do hope for the Clan's sake that Birds up there brings us back up to where we once were..." It would be a difficult task, and if the Clan thought it would all rest on their new leader's shoulders, well then Dusk wouldn't mind teaching them a lesson. "...I can only imagine how disappointed Lions is... or Fury... Bitey, Smalls, wherever they are..." In a rare moment of emotion flickering in her chest that wasn't cocky ambition, Dusk felt her heart clench in grief.

Soon enough the meeting commenced and it was exactly what she had expected; Tansypaw and Larkstar both gone. Also as expected, cats began to immediately offer to search - as if Birdsnow hadn't just explained that's exactly what she did. "Sendin' out another search party will waste valuable resources we can't afford to expend right now. 'Sides, Birdsnow look already she said." Mouse-brains, the whole lot of them. Blue eyes side-eyed both Cherryswirl, Sorrelblaze, and Falconflight before flickering back up to Birds.

A lot of cats were either shocked, stunned, or speaking their advice and unwavering commitment to Birds. Dusklion wrinkled her nose; half of them would probably murder her given the chance to take her place, to their "heartfelt" promises were nothing but words right now - at least to her. Still though, she figured offering her two cents couldn't hurt.

"Ugh, time to pluck some whiskers," she mumbled to Fadingsun with a smirk before getting up and crossing over near the front. "Bluesy, love, how about you not pick on kits yeah? Sound good? Great." With a wink given to the warrior and a nod to Fangkit if she wanted to come sit by her, Dusklion looked to Birdsnow. "Well, you got me Birds. Anythin' you need." And then for added reassurance, a smile. There, support tossed in. Not much, because she fully planned to back it up with actions.

"Now, I don't know about you all, but Birds had a lot of good stuff to say. It takes a whole Clan to thrive, not just one cat. Things've gotta change 'round here if we want to be known as a Clan. I mean, for stars sake, Bumblebrain padded right in with her tail high 'n acted like she was the damn leader! You can't sit there as true RiverClan cats 'n tell me you're warriors after that - 'n that includes myself!" There was no anger in her voice or eyes, just frustration. "So shape up, listen to our damn leader, and maybe we can get back to being a Clan."

That was about it. Taking a seat where she was she glanced down at Fangkit with a smile (if the kitten had come over) "Hey you're pretty cool for a kid. Fangkit, right?" she murmured, so as to not interrupt the meeting further.

[ Cherry~ Dust JellyMoons The Doctor bubble[error]. vampire poppy ]

*Bluefang ignored the cat*

(I'm at a restaurant so sorry for the short post)

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Dusklion
She/her | 24 moons | No purrks
Looking up with a grin as her brother approached and head-butted her shoulder, Dusklion gave a shrug of her shoulders. "It doesn't shock me anymore, if I'm bein' truthful. I do hope for the Clan's sake that Birds up there brings us back up to where we once were..." It would be a difficult task, and if the Clan thought it would all rest on their new leader's shoulders, well then Dusk wouldn't mind teaching them a lesson. "...I can only imagine how disappointed Lions is... or Fury... Bitey, Smalls, wherever they are..." In a rare moment of emotion flickering in her chest that wasn't cocky ambition, Dusk felt her heart clench in grief.

Soon enough the meeting commenced and it was exactly what she had expected; Tansypaw and Larkstar both gone. Also as expected, cats began to immediately offer to search - as if Birdsnow hadn't just explained that's exactly what she did. "Sendin' out another search party will waste valuable resources we can't afford to expend right now. 'Sides, Birdsnow look already she said." Mouse-brains, the whole lot of them. Blue eyes side-eyed both Cherryswirl, Sorrelblaze, and Falconflight before flickering back up to Birds.

A lot of cats were either shocked, stunned, or speaking their advice and unwavering commitment to Birds. Dusklion wrinkled her nose; half of them would probably murder her given the chance to take her place, to their "heartfelt" promises were nothing but words right now - at least to her. Still though, she figured offering her two cents couldn't hurt.

"Ugh, time to pluck some whiskers," she mumbled to Fadingsun with a smirk before getting up and crossing over near the front. "Bluesy, love, how about you not pick on kits yeah? Sound good? Great." With a wink given to the warrior and a nod to Fangkit if she wanted to come sit by her, Dusklion looked to Birdsnow. "Well, you got me Birds. Anythin' you need." And then for added reassurance, a smile. There, support tossed in. Not much, because she fully planned to back it up with actions.

"Now, I don't know about you all, but Birds had a lot of good stuff to say. It takes a whole Clan to thrive, not just one cat. Things've gotta change 'round here if we want to be known as a Clan. I mean, for stars sake, Bumblebrain padded right in with her tail high 'n acted like she was the damn leader! You can't sit there as true RiverClan cats 'n tell me you're warriors after that - 'n that includes myself!" There was no anger in her voice or eyes, just frustration. "So shape up, listen to our damn leader, and maybe we can get back to being a Clan."

That was about it. Taking a seat where she was she glanced down at Fangkit with a smile (if the kitten had come over) "Hey you're pretty cool for a kid. Fangkit, right?" she murmured, so as to not interrupt the meeting further.

[ Cherry~ Dust JellyMoons The Doctor bubble[error]. vampire poppy ]


☆ Fangkit | 5 Moons Old☆

➣ They/She/Fang
“grey, white, ginger kitten with yellow eyes”

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Fangkit slowly blinks at the tom, eyes growing wider as she just stares at him. To hell if he was talking to her like that. Her mouth just falls open is shock. “EXCUSE ME, YOU FUZZBRAIN? WHO DO YOU THINK YOU’RE TALKING TO?!” She hissed loudly at him. “I clearly have more sense than a full warrior! Like I said, Birdsnow said the exit that way if you wanna keep complaining about our leadership!” Fangkit news at him, hackles raised as she stands to her full height, tail lashing wildly behind her. Defend what you think is right, the line repeated a few times in their head as fang stares at the warrior waiting for his next stupid statement that would probably send the short tempered child over the edge of full on insulting him.
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*Bluefang ignored the cat*

(I'm at a restaurant so sorry for the short post)

(Missed your quote vampire sorry, lol)

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PINEFIRE
she/her. 14 moons. mottled brown and off-white tabby with orange eyes
(purrks; just a scratch, master scout)

jeez, riverclan was really becoming a thunderclan junior, weren't they?

pinefire frowns as birdsnow speaks. tansypaw and larkstar, both gone. it doesn't sound like larkstar left willingly (and in her mind, she doesnt believe the leader would at all), but tansypaw..it's a completely different story. taking a whole bunch of herbs, some destroyed? "I guess she wanted to take riverclan down with 'er. jeez." pinefire grumbles under her breath, slightly irritated. sure she was a child, but if she was getting that stressed out to the point she decided to take herbs and run off — why wouldn't she just step down? sure bullying wasn't right, but in her opinion? there's really nobody that's right.

but really, now what are they going to do with no healer and little to no herbs? her tail lashes with growing worry.

as birdsnow continues talking, orange eyes scan the crowd and spot minkpaw. the tabby makes her way to her apprentice, aiming a small nudge at the bengal. "hey, squirt. you okay?" she asks, taking notice of minkpaw's anxious demeanor. "everything'll be fine, 'kay?" she reassures, ears swiveling and catching something. her attention shifts from the younger molly to another apprentice, hailpaw of she remembers correctly. her eyes narrow at the tom. what was he yapping about?

"who cares? the whole clan cares! what d'you think you're gonna do when you get hurt or sick, huh? ain't no medicine cat here anymore. I'm guessin' you ain't got any herbal knowledge, either." pinefire chides, glaring at the apprentice. seriously, what's his problem? the hell, she thinks with a snort. she's faintly aware of cherryswirl saying something about a search party. for larkstar? the tabby wouldn't be against it. but tansypaw chose to abandon her clan, and in pine's mind, she didn't deserve a search party.

[ al3cc766 - if ur open to interactions w/ mink!! I was unsure if it applied to both.
Swiftheart <3 ]

[Minkuu]

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[ Sunsetpaw | they/them | 9 Moons ]
Riverclan Apprentice | Post: 133
Purrks: Mind Reader, Herbal Knowledge T2, Rapid Recovery
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Wait...no no no no no where did Tansy go?? God, she deserved so much better. This all could've been avoided had some cats just kept out of trouble. All of this. Why couldn't there ever be a moment of peace? A moment where the clan could just get along with eachother and treat eachother with respect?? Riverclan doesn't have a healer anymore because of their own actions. It's even worse when you think about the innocent cats who were actually kind and respectful. Those cats don't get anything either because of the cats who were rude. And Tansypaw must've been stressed and fed up with this clan. She was their friend! Whether or not if Tansypaw did think Sunsetpaw was her friend, Sunsetpaw sure did think she was their friend!

And Larkstar too! Larkstar was a great leader! She could've made riverclan into a great clan had everyone just listened to her. But now she's gone. No where to be found. The apprentice silently hoped that the she-cat'll come back to the clan as well...though...with how she was treated it was unlikely. Wherever the two are, they hoped the two are safe and happy. Wherever in the outskirts they are. Around cats that are more respectful. How did riverclan become this? Everything could've been avoided. Every one of this. The clan is falling apart. Aren't high ranks supposed to be respected? Sunsetpaw could've tried. They could've at least tried to talk to them both. Maybe they could've helped them..even if just a little bit. But they didn't. And now they can't do anything about it.

Or maybe their words wouldn't have any impact. Their words have never truly helped anyone, has it? They tried, but they could never do much. Had they ever even succeed in helping anyone? When was the last time? Other than a thing or two, they can't remember. Would it be better if they just...stayed quiet? No, they have to keep trying. Maybe someday it'll work. Someday their help will make someone's day. But what if it doesn't and they make it worse? Are they seriously unsure? Just, think about this later. Now is not the time

"I believe in you, Birdsnow" they said, before turning their head to Cherryswirl. Search party! Yea! Maybe they could still come back? "i'll join the search party, i want to help as much as i could" but what if they don't find them? Would they just...go back to the clan and say they didn't find the two? What if on or both of them really does need help but they can't find them? How far could one go? And where?


[Totally didn’t make this post yesterday and just posted it now]

[Dust]

The confirmation from the warriors made Cherry smile softly, giving Sorrelblaze and Falconflight a reassuring nod. Though, golden eyes quickly matched blue as Cherryswirl turned to look at Dusklion. There was no anger in her gaze and no malice in her tone despite a pair of pinned ears,

"If there's a chance one or both of them are in trouble or hurt, then using those available and willing is hardly a waste of our resources. Especially when Birdsnow did find blood and scent." Her voice wavered slightly, giving away the worry behind it. Though, the feline offered a soft genuine smile to her as she responded, "It's only a request, should Birdsnow find it necessary. We can't begin to guess the amount of those who may go seeking answers alone. Together we are stronger and safer." And as she was about to settle back into her seat beside Fishfreckle, another booming voice nearly sent her hackles flying like they were about to head into battle! Oh! Looked like it was Fadingsun! Oh wow. Yes it was. After Fadingsun, soon Thunderchaser spoke up as well. And boy did she fall silent. Her brows furrowed, biting back a more defensive and impulsive response. She had grown quite fond of Tansypaw, if no one else - having gone out to collect herbs with her and make quite a few runs. She wasn't interested in the pats on the back though, if her clanmates felt she wasn't nearly as involved as she should be then that was that. Cherryswirl had no issue admitting when she was wrong. Sucking in quiet, calming breath, Cherryswirl let her gaze sweep over both Fadingsun and Thunderchaser, as well as any others who may have caught her gaze,

"You're right. I wasn't here when I was needed most, nor did I rise to the expectations and standards placed on me with the role of Lionheart..." She dipped her head respectfully, her tone genuinely apologetic, "....My reasoning doesn't excuse it. I can't speak for the others... But, I'm here now. I love my clan and I want to see us grow and thrive as I know you all do. I will do all I can to make sure we achieve that. I felt that way under Larkstar's leadership, and I do now too." Cherryswirl paused, before letting her gaze wander upwards towards Birdsnow,

"I'm sorry." She meowed, her gaze softening before she settled back down quietly. If there were any other issues, they could be handled after the meeting. And, if Birdsnow determined that she no longer could handle the responsibility of the role - Cherryswirl would accept that with her head held high and still keen on helping her clan how she could. That was what mattered, right? Though, as another voice chirped up nearby, Cherryswirl turned her head to look at Sunsetpaw,

"As long as it's alright, you are more than welcome to come to search with us, Sunsetpaw." She gave the apprentice a reassuring smile.

[ Dark | tallulah | poppy | Cherry~ | The Doctor | JellyMoons | Neso | Pangoligon ]

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PINEFIRE
she/her. 14 moons. mottled brown and off-white tabby with orange eyes
(purrks; just a scratch, master scout)

jeez, riverclan was really becoming a thunderclan junior, weren't they?

pinefire frowns as birdsnow speaks. tansypaw and larkstar, both gone. it doesn't sound like larkstar left willingly (and in her mind, she doesnt believe the leader would at all), but tansypaw..it's a completely different story. taking a whole bunch of herbs, some destroyed? "I guess she wanted to take riverclan down with 'er. jeez." pinefire grumbles under her breath, slightly irritated. sure she was a child, but if she was getting that stressed out to the point she decided to take herbs and run off — why wouldn't she just step down? sure bullying wasn't right, but in her opinion? there's really nobody that's right.

but really, now what are they going to do with no healer and little to no herbs? her tail lashes with growing worry.

as birdsnow continues talking, orange eyes scan the crowd and spot minkpaw. the tabby makes her way to her apprentice, aiming a small nudge at the bengal. "hey, squirt. you okay?" she asks, taking notice of minkpaw's anxious demeanor. "everything'll be fine, 'kay?" she reassures, ears swiveling and catching something. her attention shifts from the younger molly to another apprentice, hailpaw of she remembers correctly. her eyes narrow at the tom. what was he yapping about?

"who cares? the whole clan cares! what d'you think you're gonna do when you get hurt or sick, huh? ain't no medicine cat here anymore. I'm guessin' you ain't got any herbal knowledge, either." pinefire chides, glaring at the apprentice. seriously, what's his problem? the hell, she thinks with a snort. she's faintly aware of cherryswirl saying something about a search party. for larkstar? the tabby wouldn't be against it. but tansypaw chose to abandon her clan, and in pine's mind, she didn't deserve a search party.

[ al3cc766 - if ur open to interactions w/ mink!! I was unsure if it applied to both.
Swiftheart <3 ]




(it applied to both yes!)

->> minkpaw [she/they, rc apprentice, 11moons, the collector, herb1] <<-
a dark blueish grey bengal-patterned she cat with silver eyes

she shook her head at the first question, shifting closer to pinefire, no thought spent on the possibility that the older molly would mind the closeness.
"i really liked tansypaw" she sniffled, that being the closest she would get to admitting how she felt about the situation. she silently watched her mentor scold another apprentice for his braindead behaviour. the molly couldnt understand how he had even come to that conclusion, with that opinion he could just leave the clan and fend for himself alone....which would be what every cat would have to do if they didnt get their clan sorted out-
before the other apprentice could answer she shifted "i know a bit about herbs you know-".


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[stag]

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*Bluefang ignored the cat*

(I'm at a restaurant so sorry for the short post)

☆ Fangkit | 5 Moons Old ☆

➣ They/She/Fang
“grey, white, ginger kitten with yellow eyes”

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[ tallulah ]
[ Sorry for posting again poppy, just had to get this out :tbh_sobbing: ]

Was he seriously just going to ignore her like that? How pathetic! “Yeah! Ignore me like you ignore everything else in this clan, you pathetic, lowlife, soggy piece of moss! Stay quiet, it looks good on you! Absolute loser.” Fangkit scowls at the warrior as Dusklion chimed in, finally, someone with sense! Fangkit stuck out her tongue at Bluefang as the tears grew at the corner of their eyes, before leaving, finding a place next to Dusklion.

The warrior went on to speak about something with Birdsnow, Fangkit didn’t pay attention, she was busy trying to not cry out of frustration. Face flushed from the previous events. Ears downwards as she picked at the grass below them. White paws getting a bit dusty in color as she look up, head turning towards Dusklion as the warrior spoke to fang. A wide smile slowly appearing on the kitten face as the warrior finished speaking. Ears now perked towards the scarred shecat. “Yeah, yup, mhm! That’s me!”

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☆ Fangkit | 5 Moons Old☆

➣ They/She/Fang
“grey, white, ginger kitten with yellow eyes”

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[ tallulah ]
[ Sorry for posting again poppy, just had to get this out :tbh_sobbing: ]

Was he seriously just going to ignore her like that? How pathetic! “Yeah! Ignore me like you ignore everything else in this clan, you pathetic, lowlife, soggy piece of moss! Stay quiet, it looks good on you! Absolute loser.” Fangkit scowls at the warrior as Dusklion chimed in, finally, someone with sense! Fangkit stuck out her tongue at Bluefang as the tears grew at the corner of their eyes, before leaving, finding a place next to Dusklion.

The warrior went on to speak about something with Birdsnow, Fangkit didn’t pay attention, she was busy trying to not cry out of frustration. Face flushed from the previous events. Ears downwards as she picked at the grass below them. White paws getting a bit dusty in color as she look up, head turning towards Dusklion as the warrior spoke to fang. A wide smile slowly appearing on the kitten face as the warrior finished speaking. Ears now perked towards the scarred shecat. “Yeah, yup, mhm! That’s me!”

*He glanced at the kit*

"Shut up and go back to the nursery, Fangkit. It's rude to talk to anyone like that, no matter if they are evil, mean, nice, anything."

[Mica]

Sparrowsnarl
RiverClan
he/him | 50 moons
[Large, fluffy, heavily scarred dark brown tabby with orange eyes]
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Before the scene could be escalated further by two cats who just didn't know how to shut up, Sparrowsnarl plopped his giant body in between them, giving a grateful nod to Dusklion for catching Fangkit's attention earlier and keeping her quiet. He cleared his throat pointedly at Bluefang, but kept his gaze up on the Floodstone for when Birdsnow spoke again.

The clan was once again in shambles, but this time it seemed like cats were finally getting their acts together. It was just... too many acts. They needed a central command, and the only way they would get that is if they listened to Birdsnow before throwing out ideas and plans. It was a start, however.

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Sparrowsnarl
RiverClan
he/him | 50 moons
[Large, fluffy, heavily scarred dark brown tabby with orange eyes]
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Before the scene could be escalated further by two cats who just didn't know how to shut up, Sparrowsnarl plopped his giant body in between them, giving a grateful nod to Dusklion for catching Fangkit's attention earlier and keeping her quiet. He cleared his throat pointedly at Bluefang, but kept his gaze up on the Floodstone for when Birdsnow spoke again.

The clan was once again in shambles, but this time it seemed like cats were finally getting their acts together. It was just... too many acts. They needed a central command, and the only way they would get that is if they listened to Birdsnow before throwing out ideas and plans. It was a start, however.



*Bluefang said he has been thinking out loud and the kit decided to butt in when it wasn't necessary, before moving to a different part of the crowd*

vampire

[Eden]

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*He glanced at the kit*

"Shut up and go back to the nursery, Fangkit. It's rude to talk to anyone like that, no matter if they are evil, mean, nice, anything."
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Springpaw
She/Her ▵ Beefed up [tier 2](active), Lyrebird's Lullaby(active), Shadow fiend
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There had been things she wanted to say herself but two cats had at least beat her to it. Springpaw wouldn't go and repeat the same speech that she agreed with wholeheartedly, especially with Fadingsun's speech. She had stuck to the shadows using it as a hiding spot while she listened to the meeting. Her way of keeping tabs on any kind of trouble-making that could happen. The lionheart had no faith that there wouldn't be cats waiting to stir up something. At that mention it seemed she was right to suspect all of that, someone couldn't keep their unnecessary opinions to themselves. It made her wonder how cats like these were bold enough to spew this stuff out loud, and then get mad when someone goes at them. "Bluefang, if you're going to sit here and straight up stir up trouble with a kit then you can go take a nice walk outside of camp and come back when you have some sense" she stalked over to the warrior. Lucky for them it wasn't her exiling them to that extreme but a chance for a cat to get their act together. Time to see of this one would actually listen to her or straight up ignore her like others have.




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[taillow]

CW: Dissociation, depressive thoughts, beginnings of a mild anxiety attack !

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Wingpaw
He/him | 6 moons | Mind Reader • Silver Tongue • Go with the Flow [inactive] • [Open]
With his track record with meetings and the knowledge that practically every cat in the Clan hated his guts, Wingpaw wasn't necessarily thrilled to come to the meeting. None of that showed on his face though as he padded to the Floodstone alongside his brother. Ears were angled upwards and a frown crossed his face as he spotted who was on the rock. That was the deputy right? Where was his aunt?

. . .

Oh.

Oh.

After Birdsnow finished speaking and other random cats started piping up (mouse-brains, the whole lot of them!) Wingpaw sat still, silent. Blue-green eyes never left Birdsnow, staying in the wide stance they had grown into as she had delivered Larkstar's fate. Suddenly the young tom felt cold - too cold. His fur fluffed up and he sucked in a breath - except it didn't feel like he'd sucked in a breath and instead his throat felt constricted.

Larkstar was dead.

There was no reason to sugarcoat it. Blood, tufts of fur. Birdsnow didn't need to say the leader was dead - Wing knew.

The ground underneath him seemed to shift and a wave of nausea rolled over him. He gritted his teeth together as his claws came out, digging into the ground to steady himself. Everything felt like it was spinning away from him as he started to pant quietly, eyes dropping from the deputy (...new leader?) and starting out of focus at the base of the Floodstone. He'd done this. He'd driven her away. Maybe that's why his dad had never been around, either; Wing had managed to drive him away, too.

...Would Honey also leave him?

(Yes.)

Sounds became nothing more than blurred, incoherent babbling. Wingpaw stared at the ground with glossy eyes and spiked fur. He needed out. Out of this camp, out of this forest... out of... this in general. Nothing felt safe, no one felt safe. He wasn't safe. This wasn't... this wasn't home anymore.

[ slightly open but wing is currently dissociated and unresponsive to anyone who comes over! this should not cause a big disruption unless your character is close enough to notice whats going on! don't want to derail poppy's meeting :heartbounce: ]

[Bean]

Bitterpaw
♔ The devil ♔

The maroon cat had just been laying, thinking about what the future would hold, and then all the sudden people started yelling ?? HEH??? He frowned and stopmed out of the apprentice den. Now what teh hell did Birdmeanie think she was doing on the floodston. He was about to march up there and give her a peice of his mind, until she started speaking. Bitterpaw had never really cared about dead cats, but what the deputy said made his heart sink. Larkbutt. Dead.
"N-no! You're joking. Y-you have to be. T-there's n-no way Larkbutt is dead. This is all just some s-sick joke," he growled, his voice trembling with grief. This just all had to be one sick joke. Any minute now Larkbutt would pop out and say she was fine. But that would never happen.

She was gone. Bitterpaw never really thought about how much he liked Larkbutt as a mentor. And now someone took her away from him. "I'll kill whoever did this to her!" he yowled, tears streaming down his scarred face. "I bet these stupid Thunderrats had something to do with this! I'll kill all of them!" he threatened. He just wanted his larkbutt. But no. He couldn't see her. He never would for as long as he lived. He should have told her. Told her how proud he was to be her apprentice. But the last time they talked was an argument. He scolded her. He would never get the chance to tell her.

To tell her how sorry he was.

[OPEN]

[Frozen Reign]

Dawnripple flattened her ears to her head. she trembled slightly. Riverclan- Riverclan was falling apart, wasn't it? she shook her head violently. No. No, she would not let that happen. Riverclan would recover. it had to. it was riverclan, after all. everything would be fine.

[bubble[error].]

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Springpaw
She/Her ▵ Beefed up [tier 2](active), Lyrebird's Lullaby(active), Shadow fiend
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There had been things she wanted to say herself but two cats had at least beat her to it. Springpaw wouldn't go and repeat the same speech that she agreed with wholeheartedly, especially with Fadingsun's speech. She had stuck to the shadows using it as a hiding spot while she listened to the meeting. Her way of keeping tabs on any kind of trouble-making that could happen. The lionheart had no faith that there wouldn't be cats waiting to stir up something. At that mention it seemed she was right to suspect all of that, someone couldn't keep their unnecessary opinions to themselves. It made her wonder how cats like these were bold enough to spew this stuff out loud, and then get mad when someone goes at them. "Bluefang, if you're going to sit here and straight up stir up trouble with a kit then you can go take a nice walk outside of camp and come back when you have some sense" she stalked over to the warrior. Lucky for them it wasn't her exiling them to that extreme but a chance for a cat to get their act together. Time to see of this one would actually listen to her or straight up ignore her like others have.




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*He didn't even realize that he had been talked to earlier, and was already somewhere else in the crowd*

[Rose]

tw: claustrophobia

Pristinepaw (https://toyhou.se/24578817.pristinepaw)
She/Her | Post Count: 10/100


He was the first cat her gaze sought for when the meeting was called, when Pristinepaw stepped out of the apprentice's den on shaky limbs. But there were too many cats around her, suffocating her, talking, murmuring, whispering. Pristinepaw's heart was hammering in her chest. A strange feeling of detachment hovering in her mind. She knew what Pansypetal would say. That she was weak like this. Letting everything affect her. Letting the little things get to her. That Wingpaw was a weakness she couldn't afford, couldn't chase, couldn't follow.

She heard, foreboding as ever, her mother's ultimum. That she could either keep Wingpaw's friendship and ever forget being a daughter, or she could keep her mother and shove Wingpaw away.

Pristinepaw felt like she was drowning the sea of voices. She was panicking. Chest heaving with ragged breaths as she tried to make sense of the world. Tried to discern up from down as everything closed around her. She hated this. Hated feeling helpless - being helpless.

Larkstar had left. Or gotten killed. Or kidnapped. Or something. But Pansypetal's haughty voice filtered past her frail defenses, reminding her in a whisper that everyone but her was bound to abandon Pristinepaw. That she had to harden her soul, her heart. But Pristinepaw couldn't do it. She wanted someone to lean on, no matter how selfish that made her. But her mentor was gone. Gone. And Pristinepaw felt herself spiraling.

But all she can think about is seeking comfort in a calico pelt - and giving whatever comfort she can offer to that same cat. Because Wings hadn't just lost a mentor, he'd lost his only adult remaining family member. She wanted to reach for her best friend. The other half of her kithood. Pansypetal's angry words held her back, had her hesitating as the memory of her mother surfaced, followed by other ones that Pristinepaw refused to acknowledge.

Deep breaths, one after another, had the haze in her eyes clearing. Had the panic subsiding - but not enough. Pristinepaw found herself on edge as she shoved her way through the crowd, pace hurried and uncontrolled, jerking at the lightest of touches. A part of her hated herself for choosing to go to Wingpaw, a part of her hated her mother, and a part of her... hated Wingpaw? Why couldn't he have been more like... like whatever Pansypetal's ideal was? It was selfish of her to think like this, but her thoughts were jumbled, tangled, unfiltered. Just as each thought surfaced, it was followed by remorse and pain and regret that she'd ever think anything bad about her mother and best friend. Pristinepaw couldn't make sense of her stumbling thoughts, but she did find herself skidding to a stop beside the calico she'd unintentionally been drawn towards.

Always drawn towards.

"Wingpaw?" Pristinepaw whispered, the sound of his full name foreign and feeling wrong on her tongue. He was Wings. Just Wings. "Wings." She ammended quietly after a moment, unable to keep herself from saying his name. He looked so... lost. Gone. He looked like he was gone. Away from her. Something in her chest felt tight, like a vise squeezing her heart, stealing the air from her lungs. Larkstar's loss hurt, but the thought of Wingpaw's? It crushed her. "Wings?" She whispered, voice wobbling with the fear of rejection. Of being unwanted. Of being unneeded. "Wings, what do you need?"

[ tallulah - Wingpaw ]

[Dark]

Fishfreckle

Go With the Flow | Silver Tongue [Perm]
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Irritating.

The whole clan was irritating.

Fishfreckle cared not what happened to Larkwing, nor did he care about Tansywhatsit, their matters were their own, and disappearances were not his issue. He was getting ready to tell his former mentor as much when Birdsnow began speaking. He had to admit it, he liked that she was taking charge – a sharp contrast to what he thought of her and the beginning of their former leader’s leadership. Good for her.

That was all fine and dandy, however, there was something that he could absolutely not excuse, and that was badmouthing Cherryswirl. Of course, he agreed that wasting energy and effort ot search for the missing leader and medicine cat was not a smart idea, but openly dissing her for her inaction? That was too much. Only he was allowed to tell Cherryswirl that she was being a lazy fool, so if he hadn’t said it, then he knew for damn sure that nothing along those lines should be leaving anyone else’s mouth.

”A search is pointless.” He muttered softly to the ginger tabby, and then in a bit more irritated tone he snarled out ”And don’t you dare apologize to these fools.” Fishfreckle was furious. He had been being good, not starting any trouble, and outside of telling Bumblebrat to get the hell out of his clan, he had been relatively chill. That was all ending now. Standing up to his full short height, he fixed a cold stare on Fadingsun, ignoring any potential stare or words from the warrior next to him and marched right on up to the other tom so that he was directly in front of him.

Unbridled rage warped his features as he took a brief moment to try and control his temper. It wasn’t successful. He had to admit it, for the most part, Fadingsun had a good point. In many ways, his short speech mirrored his own from a few moons ago. That’s where his admission ended though. In his eyes, Fadingsun had gone too far with his assessment of the she-cat he’d grown close to and he was not going to allow any further slander to go out unchecked.

”Shut the hell up.”

It was four simple words, but he basically spat them at the other tom. ”Sure, you’re right about a lot of things, I myself yelled at this lot of idiots two meetings ago when I received my name.” He scanned the surrounding cats as if daring them to argue before continuing ”However, you’re not going to badmouth Cherryswirl like that.” Closing his eyes, he drew a deep breath and stopped the tremors that he hadn’t realized started. Opening his eyes, he refocused on the tom with a look of cool defiance. ”Sure she has been slacking lately, I’ll admit it, and she has. However, it is not the job of a Lionheart to monitor what everyone says about who. Sure, Tansypaw being bullied was unfortunate, however, Larkwing was an adult. If she can’t handle someone being a little mean to her then she wasn’t fit for the position to begin with.” He sneered at the other tom, dissatisfied that he had even suggested such a ridiculous point ”’Boohoo, whatevertheirname is being a bit mean to me! Whatever will I do??’ Like c’mon get over yourself. It’s a kittypet mentality to expect punishment to be dolled because someone said a couple of mean words.” Ugh, he hated the fact that that was even brought up. Seriously, if someone can’t handle a couple of words thrown their way, then they were little more than a kit that still needed milk from their mother.

”Additionally, I’ll insult who the hell I want and there ain’t a damn thing you can do about it. If I think someone is incompetent, you best believe I’ll call them on it, leader or not. Larkwing was a pathetic leader when she first started, however, I’m willing to dismiss that as inexperience as she started improving and I was very satisfied with how she was handling things as of late. However, Tansypaw’s behavior was appalling. Openly stating she will refuse to treat our clanmates in front of an enemy leader, going through with that – though understandable, destroying and taking herbs, and then leaving. I say good riddance. If she was so willing to destroy the clan that I call my home over a few words, then she deserves to rot.” He said spitting to the side.

His final words on the matter ”Now I’m not disagreeing with what you say, but what we need is strong and loyal cats looking after our clan, not a bunch of babies who can’t keep their emotions in check.” He then smiled slyly before adding ”So tell me Fadingsun. Are you going to be a baby, or are you going to help make sure the rest of the clan gets their ass in order and quit whining about those who were too weak to push us forward?”

[I’m too lazy to read everything, so I’m only mentioning those that Fish is directly involved with Dust Cherry~ tallulah for the memes]

[Ian]

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Empty promises. Talonpaw expected nothing less, and yet the Clan was eating out of Birdsnow's paw. It was no wonder RiverClan had practically destroyed itself if this was the attitude everyone had. Disgusting.

And one of the supposed Lionheart's wanted to send a patrol to look for the missing High Ranks. Of course, because they were sooooo important and the rest of RiverClan was just crowfood. Where was the patrol when he had left camp?! If it wasn't for Whitesnake happening upon him when she was out his body probably never would have been found.

And so, Cherryswirl became the first target of his rage because he had been ignored for the last time. Talonpaw couldn't take it anymore. No matter what he said or did, he was always ignored. Always brushed over, and for what?! Because of his age? Because Skystar and Snowleap didn't do anything about Snakeheart?! No one would believe him if he spoke up now, so he had kept it bottled up, and now it was going to explode.

"A patrol for the High Ranks, huh? Why are they more important than the kits and apprentices who go missing? Where are the patrols for them?! Good riddance, RiverClan is better off without the both of them. And maybe they'd be better off without you too."

Talonpaw's fur was bristling at this point as he stood, each word spat harshly and without a hint of remorse. And now that he had started, Talonpaw wasn't going to stop. He couldn't stop, even if he wanted to.

"And you two!" Talonpaw snarled, turning his tornado of fury from Cherryswirl toward the two bickering warriors. "I don't know who the hell either of you are, but you sure as hell aren't doing mouse-dung to help RiverClan. Eating the words right of Birdsnow's paws. The same stars-damned words the past five leaders said. She's no different, making empty promises about how she'll get RiverClan back on track. And for all your talk about emotions you sure seem to think your friend over there can't handle herself. You're just like the rest of the adults, only defending those you care about even when they're rightfully called out on their stupidity."

Did they think no one noticed? That only the young cats who had parents, siblings, or managed to make friends with a warrior were cared about while the others were just tossed aside like rotten piece of prey.

"And I'm sure the rest of you will just prove my point, yowling about how Birdsnow is different, how she's good for the Clan, how we have to respect her. If you want to respect a cat who became an apprentice under Kestrelstar and apparently only recently became a warrior who is now leader, then you're all out of your damn minds. No wonder the other Clans walk all over us when no one has a spine. Respect is earned, not given, and Birdsnow sure as hell has only proved she doesn't have what it takes to be a Clan cat with how long it took her to become a warrior. We might as well invite ThunderClan back into our camp and let them slaughter us all, because that's exactly what's gonna happen anyway with her up there."

Dust Dark Cherry~ @/poppy @/anyone else

[Tiabirb]

Starlingflight
58 Moons
She/Her
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The collapse of RiverClan. Or rather, the aftermath of its collapse. And where had she been? Just a working bee. Blind, deaf and dumb to the chaos and conflict. Find prey. Feed Clan. Mark borders. Protect Clan.

It was monotonous, but it was safer than...having any level of feelings these days. Any emotion. Dull yellow eyes stared at nothing, pelt ruffled and unkempt from days lacking any desire to take care of it. The same old sounds of everyone yowling at each other, making jabs...it all fell into one ear and out of the other. This was no Clan any longer.

But then a cat spoke up. Fish...freckle? An odd name. Her gaze began to sharpen and clear however, as the freckly fish-cat spoke fervently. Even..passionately? About the state of the Clan. It was like a fresh rain, clearing away the toxicity around them. Okay, maybe that was a bit much, but she heaved herself to her paws, listening more attentively.

Lark and Tansy were gone, leaving RiverClan in ruins, and with Birdsnow to pick up the pieces. And that was when she spoke for the first time, her voice grave and serious.
"With all due respect, Birdsnow...can we afford to wait even a week? I for one wish to see RiverClan back to it's true strength and former glory, but to do that...I only suggest that correcting the problems, such as our horrific lack of spiritual guidance and connection to our warrior ancestors, our empty herb stores and training schedules...for example, would be more easily accepted if they were prioritized. There hasn't been a priority in the Clan for...a long time that wasn't...driven by someone's personal affect." She paused, hesitating.

"And...with that same respect, I agree with Fishfreckle on many points. Searching is fruitless. We cannot force them to come back even if they live. But we can take this as a lesson of how NOT to treat the cats who are here to serve our Clan. We can learn from this, and I too believe that cats should learn respect, especially if they are already warriors. Lark and Tansy did their best, but the odds..well they seem pretty stacked against them from simple observation. You have my support, Birdsnow, and to even say that makes me sick. A true clan cat should never have to affirm their loyalty to their Clan, to their leader..."

Her eyes fell to the ground, a surge of shame and anger rising within her chest. Starlingflight forced herself to sit, staring at the ground as the same dull glaze formed back over her eyes...she had gone back into her shell.


poppy

[Zei]

Cocoonwillow
~Fox~
Fox/She/Her
Silver Tongue Purrk

"Dear o' Dear all this Argument simply will not do any good for anyone. why bother argue when there is work to do?” Fox thought to herself quietly before swiftly moving through the crowd towards Bluefang ( bubble[error]. ). Mewing softly she pointed her ears to a less crowded spot “join me?” she mewed, offering the tom to go sit with her.

She turned to a Wailing, threatening Apprentice “calm now Bitterpaw ( Bean ), remember what goes around comes around. Those that did this to our late Leader will find themselves in The Dark forest when they are found out no doubt.”

Raising her Voice Fox mewed “I Believe In You Birdsnow ( poppy. )! But i Think Fadingsun has a point… Maybe its Time For New Lionhearts? There has to be a few worthy cats, yes?” She mewed with desperate hope it was true.

(yall can ignore her if ya want)
(open)

[bubble[error].]

Cocoonwillow
~Fox~
Fox/She/Her
Silver Tongue Purrk

"Dear o' Dear all this Argument simply will not do any good for anyone. why bother argue when there is work to do?” Fox thought to herself quietly before swiftly moving through the crowd towards Bluefang ( bubble[error]. ). Mewing softly she pointed her ears to a less crowded spot “join me?” she mewed, offering the tom to go sit with her.

She turned to a Wailing, threatening Apprentice “calm now Bitterpaw ( Bean ), remember what goes around comes around. Those that did this to our late Leader will find themselves in The Dark forest when they are found out no doubt.”

Raising her Voice Fox mewed “I Believe In You Birdsnow ( poppy. )! But i Think Fadingsun has a point… Maybe its Time For New Lionhearts? There has to be a few worthy cats, yes?” She mewed with desperate hope it was true.

(yall can ignore her if ya want)
(open)

*Bluefang glanced at Fox and asked why politely*

[Zei]

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*Bluefang glanced at Fox and asked why politely*
"why not?" she teased softly before answering "why sit alone when you can sit with a friend? are not clanmates like friends? or in this case a rather loud family in arguement" she chuckled softly

[bubble[error].]

"why not?" she teased softly before answering "why sit alone when you can sit with a friend? are not clanmates like friends? or in this case a rather loud family in arguement" she chuckled softly

*He nods and comes to her*

[SentimentalSquid]

The ragdoll stared down at the gathered cats, remembering a time when if a deputy called a meeting, there would be loud outbursts of concern for the leader. But this time was a bit different, and while she appreciated no one having total meltdowns, she wished that they would show more care for the leader that put her heart and soul into the Clan. Oh well.

"I was out looking for Tansypaw this morning and I didn't find anything but a faint scent trail heading to the outskirts. She seems to have left the Clan, based on what I heard, I don't expect her to come back. We can hope, I know I sure will, but based on some circumstances that I will discuss later, it's unlikely."

She sighed softly, breath trembling as she exhaled but then she slid back beneath the mask of strength. "I'm sure you're all wondering where Larkstar is. While I was looking for Tansypaw, I also found bloodstains, clumps of fur and Larkstar's scent by the border with the Outskirts. I looked for her for a few hours, venturing into the outskirts, and I didn't find her." The only sign of the deputy's discomfort was a paw shuffling on the cold stone, but she still refused to sit. Standing was more intimidating, and that was what she was going for.

"I don't believe Larkstar would have left willingly or without a fight. In hopes that she will return to us, I won't travel to the StarCave for a week. I would wait longer, but RiverClan can't afford to stand idle. Larkstar was a great cat and growing to be a strong leader, and in the event she doesn't return to us, she will be deeply missed."

Allowing things to remain silent for a moment, letting cats get their shock settled a bit and trying to catch young Wingpaw's eye, in a faint attempt to send the poor young calico a bit of comfort if she could. He had lost so many. But she had more to say- a lot more to say, and so she would say it.

Her neck fur was rising slightly and she forced it down. "Tansypaw left and most of our herbs are gone or destroyed. Tansypaw was a child with the weight of a Clan on her shoulders, sometimes healing cats who could have avoided injury. She was bullied by some of you instead of treated with patience and respect that she deserved, and while withholding healing completely wasn't the ideal decision and things could have been handled differently, we don't have a medicine cat anymore because some of you decided that bullying a young cat was better than improving your behavior or talking to her calmly." Tansypaw might have made some less than ideal decisions, but she put her paw down, and Birdsnow commended her for that.

Taking a deep breath to finish up, she rubbed her temples, looking down at everyone. "I get that a lot of you doubt me, and for some reasons you're completely valid and understood, and I'm doing my best to prove myself. I love this Clan, and I'm going to drag it back to where it used to be, but I can't do it alone. I'm not going to drag you all kicking and screaming back to full strength, everyone needs to want it too. I would think that we all want RiverClan to succeed, but that's not going to happen if we're picking fights with other Clans and undermining authority and causing problems. I'm going to do all I can to lead this Clan to prosperity, but I can't do it without support. So if you're not going to help this Clan, then please spare the rest of us the pain and leave."

Actually. She just needed a few friends and she could rule the world if she had to, but it would be so much easier if cats stopped being problems. "Some of you have been wonderful assets, and I want to thank those of you who have been helpful and loyal, but others have been very much unmotivated and problematic. You will not treat me the way some of you treated Larkstar. If you're not going to be valuable to the Clan, if you're going to cause me problems, if you're going to disrespect me or undermine me, there's the exit in case you didn't hear the first time." She lashed her tail to the camp entrance, tone calm but rock-solid. She had some more... guidelines, if you would, but she figured that cats would need some time to let that sink in and respond.

She kept her voice even, she wasn't one to lose her temper but she was upset and frustrated and stressed out, so her voice heated up and coolled and grew strained as she spoke at some points.

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((i only joined recently but for the sake of Stagheart's lore, he's been very loyal (to a fault, if there is one) to Lark and Bird. he hadn't dealt much with Tansy but never spoke ill of her)) poppy / whomever else wants to

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Stagheart flattened his ears in annoyance, looking between the bickering cats. Same old yowling, same old dissension with no real resolution. He inched himself closer towards the cats who were pledging their allegiance once more to the burdened deputy. He didn't speak, but hoped to convey in his stance that he was fully with Birdsnow, whatever she chose. He'd been steadfast in his loyalty to her since the day she was instated as deputy — he just hoped that she'd remember him and the others that were, in case it was any comfort.

He narrowed his stark blue eyes, surveying the chaos. Whatever happened, he'd remain unshaken in his loyalty to the Clan. He'd do whatever it took to restore order, even if he meant he had to patrol day and night. He'd give his own paws if it meant saving them.

Grieved to his heart by the destruction and the news of Larkstar and Tansypaw's disappearances, he lowered his head in grief, remaining wordless.

(anyone can interact if they want, he's just a stoic grumpy lil guy who usually hangs off by himself)

https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6767&pictureid=47504

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At Birdsnow's call, Berrykit had slunk out of the nursery, trying to stay mostly out of sight. She knew Stagheart wouldn't be thrilled that she'd come out, but she couldn't miss this sort of meeting. Not after all that had happened.

The young cat's eyes widened in horror at Birdsnow's news. She tucked her paws under herself and hung her head low, mind racing.

Stagheart told me that bringing me here was going to keep me safe... but how is this safe? No, I can't think like that... I'm going to be an apprentice soon. I can help fix it... I know I can!

Her own thoughts didn't do much to settle her. Fear struck her heart but she tried her best not to show it, listening to the arguing cats with wide eyes.

again, anyone can interact if they want or just let her be since she's trying to stay off to the side

[dino.]

Larkstar's disappearance was a shame, truly. Not unexpected or at all surprising, but a shame. Tansypaw, too, but Snakechill couldn't exactly be surprised by that, given what she'd threatened in front of ThunderClan when they'd come storming in. Fierce but not steadfast, which was quickly becoming an issue, and the lack of both was also increasingly concerning.

Birdsnow matched the description of the former. Her words were barbed, but how long would they last? She wasn't even going out to the Starcave immediately, when it was pretty obvious to everyone that Larkstar wasn't coming back.

He tilted his chin at an angle, one ear turned toward Talonpaw's heated confrontation. The tom's words held merit.

"Why not head for the cave now?" Snakechill called. "It makes no sense to wait. Neither of them are returning. That's clear."

[poppy]

Headache.

Headache.

Headache.

Birdsnow watched as the meeting descended from cats crying out support to her (okay that was good) to cats yowling at each other. Her kin picking a fight with a child (seriously?). Fishfreckle being himself (dammit) Fadingsun calling out her Lionhearts (rightfully). Talonpaw totally losing it, spitting facts but also making Birdsnow wanted to bat him over the head (ugh). But Starlingflight. Okay. Starlingflight. Bird would start there.

”QUIET.” She boomed from her spot up on the Floodstone, tail lashing. This wasn’t going to happen. She had seen many Clan meetings go downhill, too many entitled cats. Things were going to be different. As soon as she was able to make herself heard, she spoke, first directing her attention to Starlingflight, repeating the warrior’s words- in case anyone hadn’t heard.

”’You have my support, Birdsnow, and even to say that makes me sick. A true Clan cat should never have to affirm their loyalty to their Clan, to their leader.’” She repeated slowly, coolly, eyes narrowing. ”Starlingflight, the amount of dung that just came out of your mouth is obscene. What in StarClan’s name do you mean a true Clan cat should never make their loyalties clear? How do you expect a Clan to run smoothly if no one made clear what their loyalties were? No one here is swearing a blood oath to follow me to the ends of the earth, and no one should. They’re stating that they are willing to help RiverClan get back to its prime.”

She would address the Lionheart’s thing in a second, needing to let that marinate in her mind for a bit since it was such a hot topic she wasn’t about to make a split second choice. Fadingsun and Thunderchaser both made good points, but she wasn’t about to have some little rebellion or argument break out. Nodding to a few cats who unproblematically voiced their support, she felt the tension in her temples ease a teensy bit.

Bluefang. Staring down at her adopted uncle, fixing a piercing ocean blue gaze on him and pinning him down, she frowned. ”Bluefang, one more problematic peep out of you and I’ll drag you out on the territory myself. You should feel humiliated, arguing with a kid- even more so, behaving more like a kid than the actual child. Unless you want me to demote you to the rank you’re acting like, I suggest you shut your mouth and act your age.” Kin or not, he was a fool.

Her eyes strayed to Wingpaw and her heartstrings tugged. He was clearly struggling, and while she couldn’t interrupt the meeting right now- she couldn’t be selfish right now- she would check on him later. He could hate her all she wanted, but no kid deserved to lose someone they loved, especially not three or four (counting rushwater who he seemed close to) guardians. It wasn’t fair. Bird knew that as well as anyone.

Bitterpaw and Pristinepaw were both clearly devastated over the loss of their mentor, and she made a note to check on them too. She already had three apprentices, and if she didn’t, she’d be sweeping them both under her wing faster than you could say ‘mouse’.

She watched Rainpaw clamber up onto the Floodstone beside her, and she placed a paw around him, trying to scoot him closer to her to get him as far away from the edge as possible.

Talonpaw. A problem child at first glance, but he was really just a lost kid who had been hurt too much.

”Talonpaw, you’re right. It’s all just talk and promises right now.” She forced her tone to stay calm because while she was agitated at a certain few cats, she knew when to fight fire with fire and when to fight fire with water. ”Anyone who feels uneasy about trusting or respecting me because of my mistakes is valid. I’m not asking you to love me, I’m not asking you to trust me and I’m not asking you to do anything for me except for help me. I need help because while I’m not perfect, I love this Clan and I want to see it flourish. That’s all I ask, is to help me make this Clan better. Or better yet, help this Clan be better.”

Okay. Lionhearts. Search party. She would discipline the crap out of Fishfreckle later (or very very soon if he cocked an attitude or started to rant again.) but for right now, she had to get some things set in place. A plan.

”We will…. Not be sending out an official search party and I don’t want anyone organizing one behind my back. It’s leaf-bare and this clan is clinging to threads and we can’t risk losing anyone else. I can’t stop you from going out and looking yourself, but as much as I loved and respected Larkstar and Tansypaw and appreciate everything they did, cats go missing every day.” Her breath trembled slightly, faces of lost Clanmates and friends and loved ones flashed through her mind.

Focus.

A few cats asked her if she should go to the StarCave now, and she hesitated. They made decent points. But with Larkstar’s fate unknown, she didn’t want the former leader to return just to find out she had been replaced. ”Just in case Larkstar returns, I’ll wait a few days, instead of a week. But you’re right. I shouldn’t take too long.”

Next. Okay. Lionhearts.

”Lionhearts, excluding Cliffjumper because I’m not going to put up with the neglect anymore.” She stated firmly, seeking out the three that were present. ”Springpaw, you’ve been doing well and therefore I won’t be re-evaluating your rank as long as you continue to do what you’ve been doing and more.

There is no longer a Head Lionheart for the time being, it’s up for grabs if Nightspark doesn’t prove he deserves it in time. Nightspark and Cherryswirl, you will both be given the next week or two to prove why you should be considered RiverClan’s most elite. My next meeting, I will either let you keep the rank after you prove you deserve it, or I will give it to someone who earned it more than you.”

“That goes for the rest of you, warriors and apprentices. I have four if not more Lionheart ranks to issue, and I’m not handing it to just anyone. I’ll be keeping an eye out for cats that embody what it means to be a loyal RiverClan warrior. I’m talking about putting in the work above and beyond, extra patrolling, making sure things run smoothly. If you don’t get chosen at that next meeting? I’ll be re-evaluating Lionhearts constantly to make sure no one’s slacking, so there’s always opportunity.”

Inhale.

Exhale.

One last thing before she shuts up for the moment, because she wants to get this out before things go downhill again for the love of all things good.

”And before any more problems occur, let me make one thing clear. My Clan meetings are not a screaming match. You can voice your opinion- in fact, I encourage it, but if you’re not going to be mature and thoughtful about what you say or who you pick fights with, you will be asked to leave. Or dragged out. I’m not dealing with any more whining and screaming. I don’t give a rats ass if you want to have an actual debate or conversation with someone else, or if you want to call someone out, but from here on out if you forget how to have a civil interaction with someone, you’re leaving until the meeting is done. If someone behaves like a child? Let me handle it, instead of dragging yourself down to their level. I’m not having our kids growing up to think that screaming matches and over-the top reactions are okay, and I would hope none of you do, either. Have I made myself clear?”

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(if you see any mistakes feel free to lmk i’m tired lol :bawling:)

[Caspian]

Crescentkit simply existed

[paris]

https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6773&pictureid=47618

v List of Mentions v

dino. [ Snakechill ]
poppy [ Birdsnow ]


Birchbranch
RiverClan Warrior - 28 Moons
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The dappled RiverClan molly narrowed her eyes at Snakechill's protest.

Birchbranch looked at her Clanmate. As she turned, you could see clearly where a poultice of herbs was being bind in place on her neck by cobwebs.

The warrior tilted her head, her voice calm as she spoke to Snakechill.

''We don't know that Larkstar and Tansypaw aren't going to return,'' She began, choosing her words carefully. Birchbranch didn't want to spark more issues within RiverClan. Birdsnow had enough to deal with as it is.

''You don't have to agree, Snakechill, but personally, I think Birdsnow is making the right decision.''

Birchbranch paused to dip her head respectfully to the RiverClan Deputy / Leader.

''It's best to wait for a bit to see if Larkstar and Tansypaw - or at least one of them - return. If not, then Birdsnow will go on to the StarCave and receive her nine lives.''
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Rainstar is RippleClan's current leader. She has an open-den policy.

Rainsplash is HeatherClan's current 'Wild Cats' Section Leader. She has an open-den policy.

Owlswoop is ValleyClan's current deputy.

[bubble[error].]

*Bluefang spat on the ground in anger but kept his mouth shut*

[Tiabirb]

Starlingflight
58 Moons
She/Her
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Starlingflight narrowed her gaze. "I give you my support and you turn around and insult me?" Her gaze lifted, and she shook her head slowly, "Loyalty is proven through both words and actions, the meaning behind them. But clearly the actions of many have created disloyalty to even our own former leader and medicine cat. How can a Clan be loyal if they do not act loyal?" She snorted, "Words are empty until given meaning, I suppose. But your words are far more foul than mine, Birdsnow, and I can sense you meant every one of them."

Starlingflight shrugged. "I said that to needing to affirm one's loyalty is insulting. Not to never make their loyalties clear." She flicked her tail, a bit ruffled but overall she remained silent from then, listening with a tired expression. She flicked her tail again about the problematic screaming matches. Disruptive and ineffective. Good. Maybe they could finally get something done for a change...

[f0rg0tt3n_v0id]

.⭒☆Nightweb ✰ Tom ✰Riverclan Warrior ✰ 23 moons☆⭒.

Nightweb padded out the Warrior's Den and looked around at the clan. He decided to kept quiet, not wanting to disturb anyone.

/open

[Spookez.]

Blizzardpaw

Maybe this would be a change for the better. Birdsnow would be a great leader just as she was a great deputy! Larkstar was an amazing leader too, but surely she'll return. So will Tansypaw. They'll all return one day with good news or something. Medicine cats were weird. Also what was a Lionheart?

[Swiftheart <3]

poppy
Echoheart slowly padded up to Birdsnow. “Hey. If you need anything let me know. I wanna help in any way I can, and I don’t want you to be stressed.” Echoheart said.
Riverheart didn’t follow her best friend, as she knew this was something that Echoheart needed to do alone.
Summer’rose, hailpaw and fawnkit all sat in the clearing.

[dino.]

Yeah, he really wasn't sure about this.

Snakechill couldn't exactly disagree with any of the points brought up, but there was still this overhanging uneasiness.

His ears twitched as Birchbranch addressed his comment, and he turned cold blue eyes on her. "Skystar vanished without a trace. Snowleap stepped down and subsequently vanished. Beansprout and Gingerstar both died via explainable causes, but Larkstar is the third of our leaders to disappear on us. Expecting her not to return is not unreasonable. What is, is believing she will magically reappear by StarClan's grace." His whiskers twitched. "And if Beansprout did not receive his name or his lives, if Gingerstar did not, if Larkstar did not, why are we so certain Birdsnow will be the exception?"

Shellwhisker

[paris]

Headache.

Headache.

Headache.

Birdsnow watched as the meeting descended from cats crying out support to her (okay that was good) to cats yowling at each other. Her kin picking a fight with a child (seriously?). Fishfreckle being himself (dammit) Fadingsun calling out her Lionhearts (rightfully). Talonpaw totally losing it, spitting facts but also making Birdsnow wanted to bat him over the head (ugh). But Starlingflight. Okay. Starlingflight. Bird would start there.

”QUIET.” She boomed from her spot up on the Floodstone, tail lashing. This wasn’t going to happen. She had seen many Clan meetings go downhill, too many entitled cats. Things were going to be different. As soon as she was able to make herself heard, she spoke, first directing her attention to Starlingflight, repeating the warrior’s words- in case anyone hadn’t heard.

”’You have my support, Birdsnow, and even to say that makes me sick. A true Clan cat should never have to affirm their loyalty to their Clan, to their leader.’” She repeated slowly, coolly, eyes narrowing. ”Starlingflight, the amount of dung that just came out of your mouth is obscene. What in StarClan’s name do you mean a true Clan cat should never make their loyalties clear? How do you expect a Clan to run smoothly if no one made clear what their loyalties were? No one here is swearing a blood oath to follow me to the ends of the earth, and no one should. They’re stating that they are willing to help RiverClan get back to its prime.”

She would address the Lionheart’s thing in a second, needing to let that marinate in her mind for a bit since it was such a hot topic she wasn’t about to make a split second choice. Fadingsun and Thunderchaser both made good points, but she wasn’t about to have some little rebellion or argument break out. Nodding to a few cats who unproblematically voiced their support, she felt the tension in her temples ease a teensy bit.

Bluefang. Staring down at her adopted uncle, fixing a piercing ocean blue gaze on him and pinning him down, she frowned. ”Bluefang, one more problematic peep out of you and I’ll drag you out on the territory myself. You should feel humiliated, arguing with a kid- even more so, behaving more like a kid than the actual child. Unless you want me to demote you to the rank you’re acting like, I suggest you shut your mouth and act your age.” Kin or not, he was a fool.

Her eyes strayed to Wingpaw and her heartstrings tugged. He was clearly struggling, and while she couldn’t interrupt the meeting right now- she couldn’t be selfish right now- she would check on him later. He could hate her all she wanted, but no kid deserved to lose someone they loved, especially not three or four (counting rushwater who he seemed close to) guardians. It wasn’t fair. Bird knew that as well as anyone.

Bitterpaw and Pristinepaw were both clearly devastated over the loss of their mentor, and she made a note to check on them too. She already had three apprentices, and if she didn’t, she’d be sweeping them both under her wing faster than you could say ‘mouse’.

She watched Rainpaw clamber up onto the Floodstone beside her, and she placed a paw around him, trying to scoot him closer to her to get him as far away from the edge as possible.

Talonpaw. A problem child at first glance, but he was really just a lost kid who had been hurt too much.

”Talonpaw, you’re right. It’s all just talk and promises right now.” She forced her tone to stay calm because while she was agitated at a certain few cats, she knew when to fight fire with fire and when to fight fire with water. ”Anyone who feels uneasy about trusting or respecting me because of my mistakes is valid. I’m not asking you to love me, I’m not asking you to trust me and I’m not asking you to do anything for me except for help me. I need help because while I’m not perfect, I love this Clan and I want to see it flourish. That’s all I ask, is to help me make this Clan better. Or better yet, help this Clan be better.”

Okay. Lionhearts. Search party. She would discipline the crap out of Fishfreckle later (or very very soon if he cocked an attitude or started to rant again.) but for right now, she had to get some things set in place. A plan.

”We will…. Not be sending out an official search party and I don’t want anyone organizing one behind my back. It’s leaf-bare and this clan is clinging to threads and we can’t risk losing anyone else. I can’t stop you from going out and looking yourself, but as much as I loved and respected Larkstar and Tansypaw and appreciate everything they did, cats go missing every day.” Her breath trembled slightly, faces of lost Clanmates and friends and loved ones flashed through her mind.

Focus.

A few cats asked her if she should go to the StarCave now, and she hesitated. They made decent points. But with Larkstar’s fate unknown, she didn’t want the former leader to return just to find out she had been replaced. ”Just in case Larkstar returns, I’ll wait a few days, instead of a week. But you’re right. I shouldn’t take too long.”

Next. Okay. Lionhearts.

”Lionhearts, excluding Cliffjumper because I’m not going to put up with the neglect anymore.” She stated firmly, seeking out the three that were present. ”Springpaw, you’ve been doing well and therefore I won’t be re-evaluating your rank as long as you continue to do what you’ve been doing and more.

There is no longer a Head Lionheart for the time being, it’s up for grabs if Nightspark doesn’t prove he deserves it in time. Nightspark and Cherryswirl, you will both be given the next week or two to prove why you should be considered RiverClan’s most elite. My next meeting, I will either let you keep the rank after you prove you deserve it, or I will give it to someone who earned it more than you.”

“That goes for the rest of you, warriors and apprentices. I have four if not more Lionheart ranks to issue, and I’m not handing it to just anyone. I’ll be keeping an eye out for cats that embody what it means to be a loyal RiverClan warrior. I’m talking about putting in the work above and beyond, extra patrolling, making sure things run smoothly. If you don’t get chosen at that next meeting? I’ll be re-evaluating Lionhearts constantly to make sure no one’s slacking, so there’s always opportunity.”

Inhale.

Exhale.

One last thing before she shuts up for the moment, because she wants to get this out before things go downhill again for the love of all things good.

”And before any more problems occur, let me make one thing clear. My Clan meetings are not a screaming match. You can voice your opinion- in fact, I encourage it, but if you’re not going to be mature and thoughtful about what you say or who you pick fights with, you will be asked to leave. Or dragged out. I’m not dealing with any more whining and screaming. I don’t give a rats ass if you want to have an actual debate or conversation with someone else, or if you want to call someone out, but from here on out if you forget how to have a civil interaction with someone, you’re leaving until the meeting is done. If someone behaves like a child? Let me handle it, instead of dragging yourself down to their level. I’m not having our kids growing up to think that screaming matches and over-the top reactions are okay, and I would hope none of you do, either. Have I made myself clear?”

// Dust Dark vellichor Jade CollapsingStars naiad Catherine furrensic Dirtfur Silverware Abyssopelagic vampire Neso Fawnhearted Sklee JackHunt_17 eris peach Frozen Reign WinterMara poppy Fritter Wintersun celeste staurn carmen Beetlenose Swiftheart <3 Galaxy_ Apollo. tallulah bubble[error]. Bean Bean. Tecumori Tomura Shigaraki SpiritWolf_yt sol. MockingRabbit Rose Cherry~ Caspian Red Dawn Sakura. lem~ KataroAndTheHeather dragonwind Spookez. Yunhos_Personal_Potato Ymir FruitBatz redshiftreign Frosted pelt Cinnamon~ Leafy The Doctor Cornbread1233 Sonwytheafr Omari Pangoligon Katiethewolfchild roo! Cubeisdagoat tulin Carrot DarkGold SunsetWhisker Ladiebugg ChaosBringer. shoomy! silver. Wyv3rn Batt. RavensCall Sleek Theodore_510 leopard. Shellwhisker leopardheart00 Moonlit LunaStar22 TheLostAmongTheStars arsenicCatnip CapriSunx Micanomancy hawkboi spoon_ Blueberry^^^Galaxy Eveelution_2.0 Pumpkin Latte Kuwu endlesshax Samantha Desert Rain Frog Ravenswings Firestar512 tinypaws Wally Darling~ Moon Shark Kieran. pink.ghostface lesbianism Naila chickadee Collieheart MangofDoom arrow. Kitty-Kat TherianInTheForest Beanz al3cc766 IntrovertIRL Never Bluue Butternose Fawnheart<3 JellyMoons SentimentalSquid Lillexcore ashstar1
(if you see any mistakes feel free to lmk i’m tired lol :bawling:)



v List of Mentions v
bubble[error]. - Bluefang Mention
Lillith - Talonpaw Mention
Dark - Fishfreckle Mention
Minacomancy - Sparrowsnarl Mention
Tiabirb - Starlingflight Mention
Bean - Bitterpaw Mention
Cherry~ - Fadingsun Mention
tallulah - Dusklion / Wingpaw Mention
Dust - Cherryswirl Mention
Rose - Pristinepaw Mention
@/poppy - Birdsnow Mention / Quote
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https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6773&pictureid=47618
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Birchbranch
RiverClan Warrior - 28 Moons
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Birchbranch slowly got to her paws, wincing slightly as pain shot through her neck. However, it quickly subsided as the molly adjusted to standing.

Amber eyes blazing with a hot fire, Birchbranch's glare scorched around her gathered Clanmates.

''I'm not one trying to cause sparks, but don't you all see how much Birdsnow is already stressing without her warriors making it worse?'' She snapped, giving a quick lash of her white tail.

''No, Starlingflight,'' The dappled light-brown-and-white warrior rounded on her Clanmate. ''All warriors prove their loyalty to their Clanmates over a million times over.''

Birchbranch nodded to Talonpaw. ''You have a pretty good point there. I agree with Birdsnow on that.''

The molly fixed her gaze on Bluefang.

''And as for you, Bluefang,'' Birchbranch growled. ''You need to shut your mouth and show some respect for Birdsnow, or else I'll be helping her drag you out without any exceptions.''

The RiverClan she-cat's tail tip twitched, her amber glare flashing warily around her Clanmates. It softened as it landed on Wingpaw and Pristinepaw.

''Pristinepaw, I suggest taking Wingpaw to the apprentices' den to help him calm down. Would you do that, please?''

Birchbranch dipped her head respectfully to Dusklion.

''Personally, I agree with you, Dusklion.''

Lifting her head - slowly but surely to avoid flashes of pain - Birchbranch fixed a firm gaze on her Clanmates.

''Birdsnow is your Clan Leader. She has been loyal to RiverClan since the day she was born. Birdsnow is an honorable cat, and has proven her loyalty to us multiple times over. She deserves the role of RiverClan's Leader. Show her some respect.''
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Rainstar is RippleClan's current leader. She has an open-den policy.

Rainsplash is HeatherClan's current 'Wild Cats' Section Leader. She has an open-den policy.

Owlswoop is ValleyClan's current deputy.

[Katiethewolfchild]

Toadpaw determined that she would do her best to earn the rank of Lionheart because that would likely help her become leader one day.

Wasppaw kept sniffing everything, especially the grass and feeling the grass.

Deerpaw listened.

Wishkit listened.

Sparrowkit listened.

[Sklee]

Amberwing grinned, almost shocked how happy she was that this seemed good. She was indeed more than willing to get Riverclan back to full strength, whatever it took.

[Fish]

Adderpaw
Determined ⋆ Loyal ⋆ Lawful Good ⋆ She/Her
“One day I’ll be the greatest warrior of all the clans!”

Breathe.

Exhale.

Where are we? What is your name? What was your dream again?

Adderpaw could barely hear anything that was going on as she laid down on ground in utter shock that her hero was missing. The person she was most keen on proving herself to as a mark of her path to becoming what she wanted. Yet she found no strength in her legs, she barely could tell where she was she was so stressed.

What season is it? Why is it cold? Don't you want to get off the cold ground?

There was a strong mental fog that she could barely make herself through. She bit her lips, was this really becoming of a warrior? Fight to regain control she wondered if anyone thought down on her for collapsing like this. At least beating herself up was helping her regain focus slowly. At the cost of her heart.

There is certainly a lot of yelling. Its a feminine voice, someone very familiar.

That's Birdsnow, that's right. I am Adderpaw. I have strength in me, my body is powerful. We must get up.

Slowly Adderpaw pulled herself from the ground. It felt like she was fighting a hard fought battle but she was making progress. Once she had finally made it to be sitting proper again slowly sounds registered as words. Words that had meaning. Unfortunately for these words, the ears and brain took to long to fully talk to each other so she missed everything said. She shook her head and slowly cleaned the dirt off of herself.

Maybe after the meeting she would take time to talk to Birdsnow like she had with Larkstar. Propose the same thing that she did so long ago. Wait, wasn't that two moons ago? So much was happening that it felt like time had slowed down for her. Why couldn't it have been longer than that? Nevermind that, still it seemed like the meeting was going on and now that she could, Adderpaw should focus.

[Fritter]

Garlic Feather
Purrks; Just a scratch| Beefed up tier 1|
He-Him { River Clan } Warrior

Garlic Feather hadn’t voiced his support for Bird Snow, but he was personally feeling confident that this would be RiverClans final turning point. Lark Star was growing to be that, but Bird Snow? Finally handling things, finally doing something, finally being what riverclan needs! Bird Snow had been an excellent deputy, and surely would make a thriving leader, as long as his mouse brained clanmates stopped being brainless bullies to any-cat with differing opinions that was. He did though take a moment to glance at any who were the cause of the screaming matches needing to be called out in the first place. He’d mostly remained silent during all the meetings he’d been in, he didn’t necessarily plan to change that. Especially since he didn’t see anything to be said, maybe he was just apart of the crowd anyhow. Now his thoughts on the open Lion Heart spaces? Personally, Garlic Feather hadn’t ever considered it achievable for himself, not because he didn’t think he was a great warrior but because he could list too many cats who deserved to get that role. And also, judging by how often duties are neglected every cat with the lion heart status (apart from maybe one or two of them from what he’s seen) always ends up dropping their duties. Also how had the HEAD lion heart had managed to be demoted? Garlic wasn’t really eyeing any roles, he wasn’t ever really voicing his opinion either. He could mentally yap about stuff he did and didn’t do for ages, and all about how he thought he was a good warrior. Garlic Feather decided he should at least voice some support, something to show he was listening. ‘Bird Snow is right, obviously, about all the screaming matches, although they seemed to happen almost every meeting with Lark Star for some reason. Personally it just ticks me off to see every cat losing their heads over the most sensible things or doing the most unhinged stuff for no reason. Be civil ‘bout it at least.’ Garlic Feather didn’t raise his voice very much, mostly incase some cat turned and snapped at him. He was all for a physical fight but here it would just be ridiculous (and he couldn’t handle verbal fights) so it was better to voice it lightly.

[MangofDoom]

❅ ┅Icestrike┅
┇riverclan elder┇male he/him┇tags; -

Icestrike looks around eyebrows raised. That was quick. The elder takes a breath, trying to shake his ready grief from his mind. There is a chance the Larkstar will return, but if they don’t, Icestrike mustn’t dwell too long on that.

—
(open)

[Dust]

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/482615973648662541/1201690363048505444/cherry_sad_medium.png
[ Cherryswirl - 52 Moons] She/Her | Chaotic Good | Lionheart
Go With The Flow [Active]

To say that Cherryswirl wasn't deeply hurt by some of the words uttered by others at this meeting would be a lie. And, through a biting sting and the threat of tears lingering in her vision - She was somehow able to swallow it down. The pain. The anger. The retaliation. A breath hitched in her throat before she was able to clear it. Realistically, she understood that these were words spoken in anger. If not for Fishfreckle vehemently defending her, they might have gotten to her. Though, she would give him a scuff upside the head later. For one thing, she could defend herself, and another... well, he didn't have to be so mean! Cherry knew he had a good heart behind all that attitude. All she could do before Birdsnow finally spoke up was cast a long, saddened expression towards Talonpaw. Maybe she could talk to him later about it... Sometimes cats just needed to get it out. And now that she was no longer the brunt of the conversation for being present at the meeting, Cherryswirl meowed up Birdsnow (among a sea of voices) - once again clearing her throat,

"No searches. And I understand, Birdsnow... I will prove my dedication to our clan... why I wanted to serve as a Lionheart in the first place." She had been expecting this outcome and accepting it wasn't so difficult to be frank. She was just glad she had the opportunity to prove herself! No more sulking. No more sadness. No more worrying how Fishfreckle would fair outside of her immediate care anymore - speaking of...

"Fishfreckle," Cherry meowed, meandering her way through the crowd to track down her former apprentices, "Come sit back down. It's resolved for now. Anything else can be handled after the meeting." Though her voice held that affectionate softness, there was still a firm resolve to it. She wasn't asking, she was telling.

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Shellwhisker

The silence that broke from Birdsnow's holler struck him like lightening.

Sorrelblaze had little time to react to all the yelling, he barely even managed to hear most of it, but luckily his leader was able to address each issue going on. This was insane...not even the Lionhearts were doing good right now. Sorrelblaze frowned. No search party, either? Stars, only a few days? His ears plastered to the back of his head, unsure of how to take this information in. He respected Birdsnow deeply, but he wouldn't hide his disappointment in her decision to (in his eyes) give up on Larkstar. Tansypaw, however...they shouldn't expect her to come back. He watched her walk away with the emptiest look in her eye, defeated. She had no spirit here anymore...and he would never force such a high duty like medicine cat on anyone. She was done, he was sure of that.

Sorreblaze sighed as a few more cats bickered a little more after Birdsnow's demand for a peaceful meeting. They couldn't even follow a simple order? Then when Birchbranch appeared, struggling through the pain just to chime in, he approached her quietly. "Birchbranch, I admire your eagerness to help, but you really should be resting-" Last thing they needed was her causing more stress on the Clan and herself.

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poppy

My my, this Clan truly was filled with a bunch of hotheaded flea-brains. At least Birdsnow seemed to have some sense like she did. Thank goodness for that. She didn't know what she'd have to do if they were stuck with a mouse-minded leader. Birdsnow wasn't afraid to call cats out for their stupidity, just like her. Good, good. With Birdsnow's help, Swanbite might be able to whip this Clan into shape again. All she needed was patience and persistence.

"Clear as day, Birdsnow." Swanbite spoke out in reply to her leader's final word. "Although, If I may suggest, please don't hesitate on enforcing these rules as soon as possible. I'm sure it comes from a place of passion and care for the Clan, but it seems that some of your warriors have rather dangerous temperaments..." She silently side-eyed Birchbranch, Fishfreckle, and Fadingsun after her statement. She then scanned the clearing for Nightspark, but no sign of him. What a shame. She was really hoping he'd prove her wrong after that incident in the clearing. Oh well. Swanbite returned her gaze to Birdsnow and added one more thing. "And if you ask me, hotheadedness will get us nowhere in a state like this."

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*Bluefang hissed that everyone should just drop it and move on*

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Dusklion
She/her | 24 moons | No purrks
Kits were not something Dusklion usually acquainted herself with, but this one... yeah, she liked the spunk on this one. Amusement glittered in her gaze as she continued to spout off at the now sulking warrior. He'd ignored her, but she wasn't bothered in the slightest. "You keep that bite up," she purred with a small, light nudge of her paw against the kit. "'N good job for not letting let flea-bags like that walk over you. Stand up strong, 'n know your worth. You're gonna make a snazzy warrior one day, kid." Yeah, this little dude was cool.

It wasn't often that she felt annoyance at her brother, but a strike of it flashed in her blue gaze as Dusklion glanced over at him. Sure his rant had been longer and was more specific, but it had essentially ended word-for-word like hers. Hmph. She watched him for a moment or two more, whiskers twitching in irritation, before looking over to Shorty. That one had a lot of fire, and reminded her of Fades quite a bit. What was with toms and their consistent need to puff out their chest farther than all of the other toms in the Clan? And since when had her brother gotten caught up in all that nonsense? It made her want to double over laughing.

Most of these cats were easy enough to ignore, and the dark tabby couldn't help but wonder what the three cats she looked up to would think. Bitey would be tired and grumbly and probably start dragging cats out by their tail. Lions would be half-way to renaming them all to dung-something, and Fury? Oh, she would love to see his reaction to everything. Missing an eye didn't mean he would miss the opportunity to put some mouse-brains in their place.

Only one cat really addressed her directly and that was... well, she didn't remember her name. Birch-something? But she just raised a brow and peered at her. "Cool," she replied with a flick of her ear, whiskers twitching in amusement as she attempted to hide a snort of laughter. Why was she out here and not resting in the medicine den? Her wounds looked awfully painful, and Dusk didn't even what it must feel like to be subjected to the cold air during this meeting.

There wasn't much else to say really, mainly because Dusklion had no interest in adding anything on. It was clear as day that Birdsnow wanted to continue this meeting without anymore interruptions, so she would sit silently. "Clear as snow under the sun, Birds," she chirped up at the pale-furred she-cat, offering a bright grin.

What did garner her interest was the open Lionheart positions - and the ambition was clear in her eyes. She wanted that. Well, what she really wanted was to be named deputy of the Clan - something she planned on outright asking about later. Her paws flexed underneath her and she couldn't help but wiggle a little bit. Fury had been a Lionheart, hadn't he? And so had Bitey. Lions had been the actual leader and by the stars if she didn't get one of those three slots then she was doing something wrong. "Think I'm gonna try out for deputy," she whispered to Fangkit beside her, grinning practically from ear to ear. "What do you thing, Sharps? Think I got what it takes?" Then her eyes lit up. "Tell you what - I make it to deputy, 'n you're gonna be my Lionheart. Deal?"

[ @/Shellwhisker vampire Cherry~ Dark just for her look to fading + fish! ]

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Wingpaw
He/him | 6 moons | Mind Reader • Silver Tongue • Go with the Flow [inactive] • [Open]
Too much was happening around him. Shouting, arguing. Most of it blurred and blended together, thankfully for Wingpaw's sake. He was barely managing to steady himself, resisting the nearly overwhelming urge to bolt. He could feel eyes on him, coming from above, and slowly he lifted his head to meet Birdsnow's gaze. There was pity in there and it made him feel... sad. Weak. He didn't want to be pitied.

But it wasn't until he heard Pristy's voice that he felt reality start to come back to him. Still panting he glanced over at her, trying to mask the terror he felt. "She's gone, Pristy." Now it felt final. Wing had spoken it out loud, and now it felt more true than it had before. First dad, then Rushwater, now his aunt... it wasn't fair...

He was acutely aware of Birdsnow speaking, and if he hadn't been so wrapped up in his own aching heart he would've felt the burst of admiration for how she took control. But his gaze was still focused on his best friend - until some warrior thought they could tell either of them what to do. A sharp gaze cut to Birchbranch as Wingpaw did his best to control his panting. "Go shove your nose elsewhere before I claw it off," he snapped with a lash of his tail. If that warrior thought he was going anywhere now, she was mistaken. He couldn't bold, he couldn't go back to the apprentice's den, as much as he craved the dark and desolate feeling it often provided. No, he had to be strong. He was going to be leader of this Clan one day, dammit; no more acting like a kit.

With a grunt the caliby pulled himself into a more seated position, a low growl erupting from him as he forced himself to raise his head. After another scathing glare was sent Birchwhatever's way, Wing let himself scoot closer to his best friend while also taking a paw and holding Honeypaw close to him. He would be alright, so long as he had his brother and Pristy by his side. Nothing was ever going to happen to them - nothng.

[ Shellwhisker Rose poppy - let me know if i need to edit anything regarding honey! :heartbounce: ]

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PINEFIRE
she/her. 14 moons. mottled brown and off-white tabby with orange eyes
(purrks; just a scratch, master scout)

with no response from hailpaw, pinefire narrows her eyes, tail lashing with anger. fine, I didn't wanna have to deal with any more of his stupidity anyway, she thinks with a small huff. her attention shifts back to minkpaw, feeling her heartstrings being tugged upon the apprentice sniffling. poor kid, she thinks. she feels an odd sense of protetiveness over the apprentice, much similar to the one she felt regarding her sister, appledawn. "I bet."

her eyes widen a bit at the sudden confession, she raises a brow. "really? hey kid, you should tell birdsnow that..could be useful, y'know? knowing some things." she says, glancing around the crowd. she doubts minkpaw is the only one in the whole clan that knows a thing or two about herbs. maybe they could all just group up? little group of healers. her ears twitch at the ongoing arguments around her, fur bristling at birdsnow's sudden roar. "this girl's got some bass to her.." she says to herself, blinking. jeez.

she listens to the deputy (leader? leader.) speak, eyes glinting with hope at the talk of open lionheart positions. she can't help but grin. but, something catches her attention, and at this point she feels like she's cursed to hear things and promptly open her mouth without thinking. birchbranch. "no offense, but d'you really think tansypaw's comin' back after choosing to leave riverclan? doesn't sound like larkstar's comin' back either, sounds like she got murked out there." she quips with an "are you serious" expression. just hearing this molly talk..the tabby cares for all her clanmates, but she sure doesn't like all of them.

tansypaw and larkstar weren't members of riverclan anymore in her mind. she feels no obligation to feel any loyalty to the two, especially since one chose to leave on her own regard, and sure as hell isn't worried about them coming back or not. she's focused on the future..aka..birdsnow not waiting around and actually getting her lives! no point in waiting around, at least not in pinefire's mind.

[ al3cc766 Shellwhisker ]

[occultation]

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It didn't take long for someone to come at him with an attitude. Fishfreckle started hurtling spiky words at him. A part, a huge part, of the tom wanted to lash out and rip the arrogant tom a new one, but a stronger part of him knew that starting a fight right now wouldn't do anyone any favors. He'd made his stance on the issues at paw known; it didn't need to turn into a personal fight.

So, all he gave the tom was a nonchalant ear flick. If he thought he was going to generate some sort of explosive response with his words, he was about to be disappointed.

He did chuckle a bit at being asked if he was a baby. It was funny, those words, coming from arguably the biggest manchild in the Clan right now. Fadingsun certainly hadn't forgotten anything he'd witnessed Fishfreckle doing. Why Larkstar had bothered giving him his warrior name was beyond Fadingsun; it was apparent he wasn't mature enough yet for it.

Sooner or later, however, something would happen to make Fishfreckle realize that his crap did, indeed, stink just like everyone else's. He was not some special, holier-than-thou gift to the Clan. He was an ordinary tom with an attitude problem, who tried to pretend he only spoke out of care for the Clan when in reality he just enjoyed tearing down others to patch his likely-fragile self-esteem.

Eyes remained focused on Birdsnow. Fadingsun tried to repeat the words Wormbite had always told him. He had to bring himself back to center, tame this anger before it caused him a problem. As the new leader began to speak, it provided something grounding for him to focus on.

Fadingsun was pleased to hear that Cliffjumper was being removed from the Lionheart ranks. Nightspark would no longer be head Lionheart, but would remain a regular Lionheart for now. Not how Fadingsun would've handled it, but he supposed it was fair enough. As for Cherryswirl, she had until the next meeting to prove her worthiness.

Throughout the meeting, Cherryswirl had shown an impressive amount of poise and professionalism in the face of criticism. It did earn some of Fadingsun's respect back, but she had a long way to go before he'd consider her worthy of a Lionheart title. His ears perked at the announcement of open Lionheart ranks; he did have higher aspirations, but if life lead him to that role he'd accept it all the same.

Regardless of what cats like Fishfreckle thought, Fadingsun would work his ass off to try to help this Clan. He didn't care about making friends or holding paws and chanting lullabies; what he cared about was bringing this Clan out of the dirt and earning some respect to their name again.

He only nodded at Birdsnow's request for no further disruptions during the meeting; unless something happened that definitely warranted his attention, he'd remain quiet for the remainder of the meeting.

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PINEFIRE
she/her. 14 moons. mottled brown and off-white tabby with orange eyes
(purrks; just a scratch, master scout)

with no response from hailpaw, pinefire narrows her eyes, tail lashing with anger. fine, I didn't wanna have to deal with any more of his stupidity anyway, she thinks with a small huff. her attention shifts back to minkpaw, feeling her heartstrings being tugged upon the apprentice sniffling. poor kid, she thinks. she feels an odd sense of protetiveness over the apprentice, much similar to the one she felt regarding her sister, appledawn. "I bet."

her eyes widen a bit at the sudden confession, she raises a brow. "really? hey kid, you should tell birdsnow that..could be useful, y'know? knowing some things." she says, glancing around the crowd. she doubts minkpaw is the only one in the whole clan that knows a thing or two about herbs. maybe they could all just group up? little group of healers. her ears twitch at the ongoing arguments around her, fur bristling at birdsnow's sudden roar. "this girl's got some bass to her.." she says to herself, blinking. jeez.

she listens to the deputy (leader? leader.) speak, eyes glinting with hope at the talk of open lionheart positions. she can't help but grin. but, something catches her attention, and at this point she feels like she's cursed to hear things and promptly open her mouth without thinking. birchbranch. "no offense, but d'you really think tansypaw's comin' back after choosing to leave riverclan? doesn't sound like larkstar's comin' back either, sounds like she got murked out there." she quips with an "are you serious" expression. just hearing this molly talk..the tabby cares for all her clanmates, but she sure doesn't like all of them.

tansypaw and larkstar weren't members of riverclan anymore in her mind. she feels no obligation to feel any loyalty to the two, especially since one chose to leave on her own regard, and sure as hell isn't worried about them coming back or not. she's focused on the future..aka..birdsnow not waiting around and actually getting her lives! no point in waiting around, at least not in pinefire's mind.

[ al3cc766 Shellwhisker ]



->> minkpaw [she/they, rc apprentice, 11moons, the collector, herb1] <<-
a dark blueish grey bengal-patterned she cat with silver eyes

"oh i dont know if i should..its not much really and i dont want to stress birdsnow out any more..i just, you know, been in the med cat den a lot n picked up some stuff i suppose" she shrugged "but if you think it'd help, i'll try to talk to birdsnow soon" she nodded, ears perking at the mention of lionheart positions being open. they felt truly out of reach for herself but she hoped some good cats like adderpaw got promoted this time. riverclan needed a stable and dedicated group of lionhearts and even though she tried to see the best in the current ones they had, she knew that they were slacking.
she kept quiet but had to agree that tansypaw and probably larkstar were gone forever now, she wouldnt have taken all the herbs if she didnt mean business with her trip to the outskirts. she sighed, heavily swallowing around the lump in her throat. it all sounded so unbelievable. tansypaw just up and gone? larkstar dead?


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[Forgetfulshape]

Headache.

Headache.

Headache.

Birdsnow watched as the meeting descended from cats crying out support to her (okay that was good) to cats yowling at each other. Her kin picking a fight with a child (seriously?). Fishfreckle being himself (dammit) Fadingsun calling out her Lionhearts (rightfully). Talonpaw totally losing it, spitting facts but also making Birdsnow wanted to bat him over the head (ugh). But Starlingflight. Okay. Starlingflight. Bird would start there.

”QUIET.” She boomed from her spot up on the Floodstone, tail lashing. This wasn’t going to happen. She had seen many Clan meetings go downhill, too many entitled cats. Things were going to be different. As soon as she was able to make herself heard, she spoke, first directing her attention to Starlingflight, repeating the warrior’s words- in case anyone hadn’t heard.

”’You have my support, Birdsnow, and even to say that makes me sick. A true Clan cat should never have to affirm their loyalty to their Clan, to their leader.’” She repeated slowly, coolly, eyes narrowing. ”Starlingflight, the amount of dung that just came out of your mouth is obscene. What in StarClan’s name do you mean a true Clan cat should never make their loyalties clear? How do you expect a Clan to run smoothly if no one made clear what their loyalties were? No one here is swearing a blood oath to follow me to the ends of the earth, and no one should. They’re stating that they are willing to help RiverClan get back to its prime.”

She would address the Lionheart’s thing in a second, needing to let that marinate in her mind for a bit since it was such a hot topic she wasn’t about to make a split second choice. Fadingsun and Thunderchaser both made good points, but she wasn’t about to have some little rebellion or argument break out. Nodding to a few cats who unproblematically voiced their support, she felt the tension in her temples ease a teensy bit.

Bluefang. Staring down at her adopted uncle, fixing a piercing ocean blue gaze on him and pinning him down, she frowned. ”Bluefang, one more problematic peep out of you and I’ll drag you out on the territory myself. You should feel humiliated, arguing with a kid- even more so, behaving more like a kid than the actual child. Unless you want me to demote you to the rank you’re acting like, I suggest you shut your mouth and act your age.” Kin or not, he was a fool.

Her eyes strayed to Wingpaw and her heartstrings tugged. He was clearly struggling, and while she couldn’t interrupt the meeting right now- she couldn’t be selfish right now- she would check on him later. He could hate her all she wanted, but no kid deserved to lose someone they loved, especially not three or four (counting rushwater who he seemed close to) guardians. It wasn’t fair. Bird knew that as well as anyone.

Bitterpaw and Pristinepaw were both clearly devastated over the loss of their mentor, and she made a note to check on them too. She already had three apprentices, and if she didn’t, she’d be sweeping them both under her wing faster than you could say ‘mouse’.

She watched Rainpaw clamber up onto the Floodstone beside her, and she placed a paw around him, trying to scoot him closer to her to get him as far away from the edge as possible.

Talonpaw. A problem child at first glance, but he was really just a lost kid who had been hurt too much.

”Talonpaw, you’re right. It’s all just talk and promises right now.” She forced her tone to stay calm because while she was agitated at a certain few cats, she knew when to fight fire with fire and when to fight fire with water. ”Anyone who feels uneasy about trusting or respecting me because of my mistakes is valid. I’m not asking you to love me, I’m not asking you to trust me and I’m not asking you to do anything for me except for help me. I need help because while I’m not perfect, I love this Clan and I want to see it flourish. That’s all I ask, is to help me make this Clan better. Or better yet, help this Clan be better.”

Okay. Lionhearts. Search party. She would discipline the crap out of Fishfreckle later (or very very soon if he cocked an attitude or started to rant again.) but for right now, she had to get some things set in place. A plan.

”We will…. Not be sending out an official search party and I don’t want anyone organizing one behind my back. It’s leaf-bare and this clan is clinging to threads and we can’t risk losing anyone else. I can’t stop you from going out and looking yourself, but as much as I loved and respected Larkstar and Tansypaw and appreciate everything they did, cats go missing every day.” Her breath trembled slightly, faces of lost Clanmates and friends and loved ones flashed through her mind.

Focus.

A few cats asked her if she should go to the StarCave now, and she hesitated. They made decent points. But with Larkstar’s fate unknown, she didn’t want the former leader to return just to find out she had been replaced. ”Just in case Larkstar returns, I’ll wait a few days, instead of a week. But you’re right. I shouldn’t take too long.”

Next. Okay. Lionhearts.

”Lionhearts, excluding Cliffjumper because I’m not going to put up with the neglect anymore.” She stated firmly, seeking out the three that were present. ”Springpaw, you’ve been doing well and therefore I won’t be re-evaluating your rank as long as you continue to do what you’ve been doing and more.

There is no longer a Head Lionheart for the time being, it’s up for grabs if Nightspark doesn’t prove he deserves it in time. Nightspark and Cherryswirl, you will both be given the next week or two to prove why you should be considered RiverClan’s most elite. My next meeting, I will either let you keep the rank after you prove you deserve it, or I will give it to someone who earned it more than you.”

“That goes for the rest of you, warriors and apprentices. I have four if not more Lionheart ranks to issue, and I’m not handing it to just anyone. I’ll be keeping an eye out for cats that embody what it means to be a loyal RiverClan warrior. I’m talking about putting in the work above and beyond, extra patrolling, making sure things run smoothly. If you don’t get chosen at that next meeting? I’ll be re-evaluating Lionhearts constantly to make sure no one’s slacking, so there’s always opportunity.”

Inhale.

Exhale.

One last thing before she shuts up for the moment, because she wants to get this out before things go downhill again for the love of all things good.

”And before any more problems occur, let me make one thing clear. My Clan meetings are not a screaming match. You can voice your opinion- in fact, I encourage it, but if you’re not going to be mature and thoughtful about what you say or who you pick fights with, you will be asked to leave. Or dragged out. I’m not dealing with any more whining and screaming. I don’t give a rats ass if you want to have an actual debate or conversation with someone else, or if you want to call someone out, but from here on out if you forget how to have a civil interaction with someone, you’re leaving until the meeting is done. If someone behaves like a child? Let me handle it, instead of dragging yourself down to their level. I’m not having our kids growing up to think that screaming matches and over-the top reactions are okay, and I would hope none of you do, either. Have I made myself clear?”

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Eaglecall let out a cheerful "BIRDSNOW/BIRDSTAR IS THE BEST!" at the same time as Treestripe. Smolderpaw was nowhere to be seen.

[GoldenRavenWings]

Headache.

Headache.

Headache.

Birdsnow watched as the meeting descended from cats crying out support to her (okay that was good) to cats yowling at each other. Her kin picking a fight with a child (seriously?). Fishfreckle being himself (dammit) Fadingsun calling out her Lionhearts (rightfully). Talonpaw totally losing it, spitting facts but also making Birdsnow wanted to bat him over the head (ugh). But Starlingflight. Okay. Starlingflight. Bird would start there.

”QUIET.” She boomed from her spot up on the Floodstone, tail lashing. This wasn’t going to happen. She had seen many Clan meetings go downhill, too many entitled cats. Things were going to be different. As soon as she was able to make herself heard, she spoke, first directing her attention to Starlingflight, repeating the warrior’s words- in case anyone hadn’t heard.

”’You have my support, Birdsnow, and even to say that makes me sick. A true Clan cat should never have to affirm their loyalty to their Clan, to their leader.’” She repeated slowly, coolly, eyes narrowing. ”Starlingflight, the amount of dung that just came out of your mouth is obscene. What in StarClan’s name do you mean a true Clan cat should never make their loyalties clear? How do you expect a Clan to run smoothly if no one made clear what their loyalties were? No one here is swearing a blood oath to follow me to the ends of the earth, and no one should. They’re stating that they are willing to help RiverClan get back to its prime.”

She would address the Lionheart’s thing in a second, needing to let that marinate in her mind for a bit since it was such a hot topic she wasn’t about to make a split second choice. Fadingsun and Thunderchaser both made good points, but she wasn’t about to have some little rebellion or argument break out. Nodding to a few cats who unproblematically voiced their support, she felt the tension in her temples ease a teensy bit.

Bluefang. Staring down at her adopted uncle, fixing a piercing ocean blue gaze on him and pinning him down, she frowned. ”Bluefang, one more problematic peep out of you and I’ll drag you out on the territory myself. You should feel humiliated, arguing with a kid- even more so, behaving more like a kid than the actual child. Unless you want me to demote you to the rank you’re acting like, I suggest you shut your mouth and act your age.” Kin or not, he was a fool.

Her eyes strayed to Wingpaw and her heartstrings tugged. He was clearly struggling, and while she couldn’t interrupt the meeting right now- she couldn’t be selfish right now- she would check on him later. He could hate her all she wanted, but no kid deserved to lose someone they loved, especially not three or four (counting rushwater who he seemed close to) guardians. It wasn’t fair. Bird knew that as well as anyone.

Bitterpaw and Pristinepaw were both clearly devastated over the loss of their mentor, and she made a note to check on them too. She already had three apprentices, and if she didn’t, she’d be sweeping them both under her wing faster than you could say ‘mouse’.

She watched Rainpaw clamber up onto the Floodstone beside her, and she placed a paw around him, trying to scoot him closer to her to get him as far away from the edge as possible.

Talonpaw. A problem child at first glance, but he was really just a lost kid who had been hurt too much.

”Talonpaw, you’re right. It’s all just talk and promises right now.” She forced her tone to stay calm because while she was agitated at a certain few cats, she knew when to fight fire with fire and when to fight fire with water. ”Anyone who feels uneasy about trusting or respecting me because of my mistakes is valid. I’m not asking you to love me, I’m not asking you to trust me and I’m not asking you to do anything for me except for help me. I need help because while I’m not perfect, I love this Clan and I want to see it flourish. That’s all I ask, is to help me make this Clan better. Or better yet, help this Clan be better.”

Okay. Lionhearts. Search party. She would discipline the crap out of Fishfreckle later (or very very soon if he cocked an attitude or started to rant again.) but for right now, she had to get some things set in place. A plan.

”We will…. Not be sending out an official search party and I don’t want anyone organizing one behind my back. It’s leaf-bare and this clan is clinging to threads and we can’t risk losing anyone else. I can’t stop you from going out and looking yourself, but as much as I loved and respected Larkstar and Tansypaw and appreciate everything they did, cats go missing every day.” Her breath trembled slightly, faces of lost Clanmates and friends and loved ones flashed through her mind.

Focus.

A few cats asked her if she should go to the StarCave now, and she hesitated. They made decent points. But with Larkstar’s fate unknown, she didn’t want the former leader to return just to find out she had been replaced. ”Just in case Larkstar returns, I’ll wait a few days, instead of a week. But you’re right. I shouldn’t take too long.”

Next. Okay. Lionhearts.

”Lionhearts, excluding Cliffjumper because I’m not going to put up with the neglect anymore.” She stated firmly, seeking out the three that were present. ”Springpaw, you’ve been doing well and therefore I won’t be re-evaluating your rank as long as you continue to do what you’ve been doing and more.

There is no longer a Head Lionheart for the time being, it’s up for grabs if Nightspark doesn’t prove he deserves it in time. Nightspark and Cherryswirl, you will both be given the next week or two to prove why you should be considered RiverClan’s most elite. My next meeting, I will either let you keep the rank after you prove you deserve it, or I will give it to someone who earned it more than you.”

“That goes for the rest of you, warriors and apprentices. I have four if not more Lionheart ranks to issue, and I’m not handing it to just anyone. I’ll be keeping an eye out for cats that embody what it means to be a loyal RiverClan warrior. I’m talking about putting in the work above and beyond, extra patrolling, making sure things run smoothly. If you don’t get chosen at that next meeting? I’ll be re-evaluating Lionhearts constantly to make sure no one’s slacking, so there’s always opportunity.”

Inhale.

Exhale.

One last thing before she shuts up for the moment, because she wants to get this out before things go downhill again for the love of all things good.

”And before any more problems occur, let me make one thing clear. My Clan meetings are not a screaming match. You can voice your opinion- in fact, I encourage it, but if you’re not going to be mature and thoughtful about what you say or who you pick fights with, you will be asked to leave. Or dragged out. I’m not dealing with any more whining and screaming. I don’t give a rats ass if you want to have an actual debate or conversation with someone else, or if you want to call someone out, but from here on out if you forget how to have a civil interaction with someone, you’re leaving until the meeting is done. If someone behaves like a child? Let me handle it, instead of dragging yourself down to their level. I’m not having our kids growing up to think that screaming matches and over-the top reactions are okay, and I would hope none of you do, either. Have I made myself clear?”

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Dandeliontuft nodded. Yes. Birdsnow is the leader now. We need to support her and bickering back and forth won’t help. She meowed, raising her voice to be heard. Her gaze fell on Birdsnow, sending her a sympathetic smile.

[Foxine]

Seagullwing padded up. "Will you go meet Starclan and become Birdstar?" she asked Birdsnow.
poppy

[sillycreatur]

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ᗢ cobwebpaw
purrks ; the collector [ perm. active ]
she/they . rc . 13 moons . one lame leg . tags ; poppy
[ take ur time w this one nerd /aff ]

trigger warnings for this post: none

cobwebpaw padded out of the medicine den, dragging her limp leg behind her. she had been taking care of birchbranch with her limited abilities, but had heard the former deputy's yowls to the clan and decided to take a second to peer out. her eyes were full of pain as she looked on at her clan, heart aching for what once was.

[SentimentalSquid]

Headache.

Headache.

Headache.

Birdsnow watched as the meeting descended from cats crying out support to her (okay that was good) to cats yowling at each other. Her kin picking a fight with a child (seriously?). Fishfreckle being himself (dammit) Fadingsun calling out her Lionhearts (rightfully). Talonpaw totally losing it, spitting facts but also making Birdsnow wanted to bat him over the head (ugh). But Starlingflight. Okay. Starlingflight. Bird would start there.

”QUIET.” She boomed from her spot up on the Floodstone, tail lashing. This wasn’t going to happen. She had seen many Clan meetings go downhill, too many entitled cats. Things were going to be different. As soon as she was able to make herself heard, she spoke, first directing her attention to Starlingflight, repeating the warrior’s words- in case anyone hadn’t heard.

”’You have my support, Birdsnow, and even to say that makes me sick. A true Clan cat should never have to affirm their loyalty to their Clan, to their leader.’” She repeated slowly, coolly, eyes narrowing. ”Starlingflight, the amount of dung that just came out of your mouth is obscene. What in StarClan’s name do you mean a true Clan cat should never make their loyalties clear? How do you expect a Clan to run smoothly if no one made clear what their loyalties were? No one here is swearing a blood oath to follow me to the ends of the earth, and no one should. They’re stating that they are willing to help RiverClan get back to its prime.”

She would address the Lionheart’s thing in a second, needing to let that marinate in her mind for a bit since it was such a hot topic she wasn’t about to make a split second choice. Fadingsun and Thunderchaser both made good points, but she wasn’t about to have some little rebellion or argument break out. Nodding to a few cats who unproblematically voiced their support, she felt the tension in her temples ease a teensy bit.

Bluefang. Staring down at her adopted uncle, fixing a piercing ocean blue gaze on him and pinning him down, she frowned. ”Bluefang, one more problematic peep out of you and I’ll drag you out on the territory myself. You should feel humiliated, arguing with a kid- even more so, behaving more like a kid than the actual child. Unless you want me to demote you to the rank you’re acting like, I suggest you shut your mouth and act your age.” Kin or not, he was a fool.

Her eyes strayed to Wingpaw and her heartstrings tugged. He was clearly struggling, and while she couldn’t interrupt the meeting right now- she couldn’t be selfish right now- she would check on him later. He could hate her all she wanted, but no kid deserved to lose someone they loved, especially not three or four (counting rushwater who he seemed close to) guardians. It wasn’t fair. Bird knew that as well as anyone.

Bitterpaw and Pristinepaw were both clearly devastated over the loss of their mentor, and she made a note to check on them too. She already had three apprentices, and if she didn’t, she’d be sweeping them both under her wing faster than you could say ‘mouse’.

She watched Rainpaw clamber up onto the Floodstone beside her, and she placed a paw around him, trying to scoot him closer to her to get him as far away from the edge as possible.

Talonpaw. A problem child at first glance, but he was really just a lost kid who had been hurt too much.

”Talonpaw, you’re right. It’s all just talk and promises right now.” She forced her tone to stay calm because while she was agitated at a certain few cats, she knew when to fight fire with fire and when to fight fire with water. ”Anyone who feels uneasy about trusting or respecting me because of my mistakes is valid. I’m not asking you to love me, I’m not asking you to trust me and I’m not asking you to do anything for me except for help me. I need help because while I’m not perfect, I love this Clan and I want to see it flourish. That’s all I ask, is to help me make this Clan better. Or better yet, help this Clan be better.”

Okay. Lionhearts. Search party. She would discipline the crap out of Fishfreckle later (or very very soon if he cocked an attitude or started to rant again.) but for right now, she had to get some things set in place. A plan.

”We will…. Not be sending out an official search party and I don’t want anyone organizing one behind my back. It’s leaf-bare and this clan is clinging to threads and we can’t risk losing anyone else. I can’t stop you from going out and looking yourself, but as much as I loved and respected Larkstar and Tansypaw and appreciate everything they did, cats go missing every day.” Her breath trembled slightly, faces of lost Clanmates and friends and loved ones flashed through her mind.

Focus.

A few cats asked her if she should go to the StarCave now, and she hesitated. They made decent points. But with Larkstar’s fate unknown, she didn’t want the former leader to return just to find out she had been replaced. ”Just in case Larkstar returns, I’ll wait a few days, instead of a week. But you’re right. I shouldn’t take too long.”

Next. Okay. Lionhearts.

”Lionhearts, excluding Cliffjumper because I’m not going to put up with the neglect anymore.” She stated firmly, seeking out the three that were present. ”Springpaw, you’ve been doing well and therefore I won’t be re-evaluating your rank as long as you continue to do what you’ve been doing and more.

There is no longer a Head Lionheart for the time being, it’s up for grabs if Nightspark doesn’t prove he deserves it in time. Nightspark and Cherryswirl, you will both be given the next week or two to prove why you should be considered RiverClan’s most elite. My next meeting, I will either let you keep the rank after you prove you deserve it, or I will give it to someone who earned it more than you.”

“That goes for the rest of you, warriors and apprentices. I have four if not more Lionheart ranks to issue, and I’m not handing it to just anyone. I’ll be keeping an eye out for cats that embody what it means to be a loyal RiverClan warrior. I’m talking about putting in the work above and beyond, extra patrolling, making sure things run smoothly. If you don’t get chosen at that next meeting? I’ll be re-evaluating Lionhearts constantly to make sure no one’s slacking, so there’s always opportunity.”

Inhale.

Exhale.

One last thing before she shuts up for the moment, because she wants to get this out before things go downhill again for the love of all things good.

”And before any more problems occur, let me make one thing clear. My Clan meetings are not a screaming match. You can voice your opinion- in fact, I encourage it, but if you’re not going to be mature and thoughtful about what you say or who you pick fights with, you will be asked to leave. Or dragged out. I’m not dealing with any more whining and screaming. I don’t give a rats ass if you want to have an actual debate or conversation with someone else, or if you want to call someone out, but from here on out if you forget how to have a civil interaction with someone, you’re leaving until the meeting is done. If someone behaves like a child? Let me handle it, instead of dragging yourself down to their level. I’m not having our kids growing up to think that screaming matches and over-the top reactions are okay, and I would hope none of you do, either. Have I made myself clear?”

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Stagheart winced as Birdsnow reprimanded Starlingflight. He knew what the warrior had meant — no one should have to reaffirm it because it should just be a given. What had happened to Clan loyalty being the norm, and everything else being stigmatized?

He cast the she-cat a sympathetic glance before turning back to the deputy.

Regardless of the statement, he could completely understand Birdsnow's frustration. Nowadays, Clan loyalty practically needed to be yowled from the treetops in order to be sure; even then, who might be lying to save face?

For the rest of the deputy's speech, he listened along in understanding. She was doing a hell of a job, all things considered, and was even more sure that he was putting faith in a cat worthy of becoming their next leader. He kept silent as he had been, not wanting to make any further disruption, but kept nodding along to her to show his support.

Whether he'd ever be considered a Lionheart or not, it didn't matter (though it'd certainly be a high honor) — he just wanted to help boost his Clan once more, restoring them to their former glory. RiverClan had always been the clever and strong — and he'd do whatever it took on his part to get them back there.


/ poppy and Tiabirb because I mentioned Starling ^^

[Rose]

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Wingpaw
He/him | 6 moons | Mind Reader • Silver Tongue • Go with the Flow [inactive] • [Open]
Too much was happening around him. Shouting, arguing. Most of it blurred and blended together, thankfully for Wingpaw's sake. He was barely managing to steady himself, resisting the nearly overwhelming urge to bolt. He could feel eyes on him, coming from above, and slowly he lifted his head to meet Birdsnow's gaze. There was pity in there and it made him feel... sad. Weak. He didn't want to be pitied.

But it wasn't until he heard Pristy's voice that he felt reality start to come back to him. Still panting he glanced over at her, trying to mask the terror he felt. "She's gone, Pristy." Now it felt final. Wing had spoken it out loud, and now it felt more true than it had before. First dad, then Rushwater, now his aunt... it wasn't fair...

He was acutely aware of Birdsnow speaking, and if he hadn't been so wrapped up in his own aching heart he would've felt the burst of admiration for how she took control. But his gaze was still focused on his best friend - until some warrior thought they could tell either of them what to do. A sharp gaze cut to Birchbranch as Wingpaw did his best to control his panting. "Go shove your nose elsewhere before I claw it off," he snapped with a lash of his tail. If that warrior thought he was going anywhere now, she was mistaken. He couldn't bold, he couldn't go back to the apprentice's den, as much as he craved the dark and desolate feeling it often provided. No, he had to be strong. He was going to be leader of this Clan one day, dammit; no more acting like a kit.

With a grunt the caliby pulled himself into a more seated position, a low growl erupting from him as he forced himself to raise his head. After another scathing glare was sent Birchwhatever's way, Wing let himself scoot closer to his best friend while also taking a paw and holding Honeypaw close to him. He would be alright, so long as he had his brother and Pristy by his side. Nothing was ever going to happen to them - nothng.

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Lost. No matter how many times she said it, she always felt lost. "I'm so sorry." Was all that came out finally. She'd said it so many times before, and yet, nothing had changed for Wingpaw. Everyone kept slowly disappearing... and Pristinepaw... she couldn't believe that just a few minutes ago she'd been selfishly thinking of telling him they couldn't be friends anymore, because of what her mother had said. But he was hurting. Hurting so, so much, and she decided she'd tell him later. Or she'd take the coward's way out and avoid him if it came to it.

Pristinepaw didn't want to lose his friendship - just the thought felt like a hole tearing in her chest and stealing all the warmth inside her. Too many choices to make, too little decisions made. So instead, she focused on the present, cringing back with hurt and surprise at Wingpaw's sudden harsh words until she realized they hadn't been aimed towards her. Glancing over her shoulder at Birchbranch, the young apprentice tried to offer the warrior an apologetic look before turning back to Wingpaw.

"I'm not going anywhere." She whispered softly as she attempted to wrap her front limbs around Wingpaw's frame, trying to snuggle into his side, to steal his warmth and keep it to herself. Keep it with her forever.

Because regardless of her whispered promise, Pristinepaw couldn't help but feel that she'd just told the biggest - and first - lie of her life.

[ Shellwhisker - Brief Birchbranch Mention ]

[paris]

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Wingpaw
He/him | 6 moons | Mind Reader • Silver Tongue • Go with the Flow [inactive] • [Open]
Too much was happening around him. Shouting, arguing. Most of it blurred and blended together, thankfully for Wingpaw's sake. He was barely managing to steady himself, resisting the nearly overwhelming urge to bolt. He could feel eyes on him, coming from above, and slowly he lifted his head to meet Birdsnow's gaze. There was pity in there and it made him feel... sad. Weak. He didn't want to be pitied.

But it wasn't until he heard Pristy's voice that he felt reality start to come back to him. Still panting he glanced over at her, trying to mask the terror he felt. "She's gone, Pristy." Now it felt final. Wing had spoken it out loud, and now it felt more true than it had before. First dad, then Rushwater, now his aunt... it wasn't fair...

He was acutely aware of Birdsnow speaking, and if he hadn't been so wrapped up in his own aching heart he would've felt the burst of admiration for how she took control. But his gaze was still focused on his best friend - until some warrior thought they could tell either of them what to do. A sharp gaze cut to Birchbranch as Wingpaw did his best to control his panting. "Go shove your nose elsewhere before I claw it off," he snapped with a lash of his tail. If that warrior thought he was going anywhere now, she was mistaken. He couldn't bold, he couldn't go back to the apprentice's den, as much as he craved the dark and desolate feeling it often provided. No, he had to be strong. He was going to be leader of this Clan one day, dammit; no more acting like a kit.

With a grunt the caliby pulled himself into a more seated position, a low growl erupting from him as he forced himself to raise his head. After another scathing glare was sent Birchwhatever's way, Wing let himself scoot closer to his best friend while also taking a paw and holding Honeypaw close to him. He would be alright, so long as he had his brother and Pristy by his side. Nothing was ever going to happen to them - nothng.

[ Shellwhisker Rose poppy - let me know if i need to edit anything regarding honey! :heartbounce: ]


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@Rose - Pristinepaw Mention
poppy - Birdsnow Mention
finley.exe - Cobwebpaw Mention (For Birchbranch's moral support <3)

Birchbranch
RiverClan Warrior - 28 Moons
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Normally, Birchbranch would have scolded an apprentice who had disrespected his elders, but she didn't think she could. Especially when she knew that he was right.

Birchbranch needed to leave her Clanmates alone.

The RiverClan molly felt her ears droop and she lowered her head, amber eyes glistening with emotion.

Staring at her snowy-white forepaws, Birchbranch shifted them. Was that really how her Clanmates thought of her?

Annoying?

Obnoxious?

Vexatious?

A small whimper rose in the she-cat's throat. The RiverClan warrior felt immensely hurt by Wingpaw's words.

Birchbranch's tail ended up tucked between her legs as she settled down on her belly and buried her nose in beneath her forepaws.

The cobwebs binding the herb poultice to Birchbranch's neck had fallen off, revealing the huge gash in her throat.

The wound ran from the side of the warrior's neck and down her throat. It looked nasty, and could kill Birchbranch if infection settled it. Birchbranch's lucky she survived that badger at all.

[hades.]

Fallenwish stared.

[SeonghwasBunnyEars]

The ragdoll stared down at the gathered cats, remembering a time when if a deputy called a meeting, there would be loud outbursts of concern for the leader. But this time was a bit different, and while she appreciated no one having total meltdowns, she wished that they would show more care for the leader that put her heart and soul into the Clan. Oh well.

"I was out looking for Tansypaw this morning and I didn't find anything but a faint scent trail heading to the outskirts. She seems to have left the Clan, based on what I heard, I don't expect her to come back. We can hope, I know I sure will, but based on some circumstances that I will discuss later, it's unlikely."

She sighed softly, breath trembling as she exhaled but then she slid back beneath the mask of strength. "I'm sure you're all wondering where Larkstar is. While I was looking for Tansypaw, I also found bloodstains, clumps of fur and Larkstar's scent by the border with the Outskirts. I looked for her for a few hours, venturing into the outskirts, and I didn't find her." The only sign of the deputy's discomfort was a paw shuffling on the cold stone, but she still refused to sit. Standing was more intimidating, and that was what she was going for.

"I don't believe Larkstar would have left willingly or without a fight. In hopes that she will return to us, I won't travel to the StarCave for a week. I would wait longer, but RiverClan can't afford to stand idle. Larkstar was a great cat and growing to be a strong leader, and in the event she doesn't return to us, she will be deeply missed."

Allowing things to remain silent for a moment, letting cats get their shock settled a bit and trying to catch young Wingpaw's eye, in a faint attempt to send the poor young calico a bit of comfort if she could. He had lost so many. But she had more to say- a lot more to say, and so she would say it.

Her neck fur was rising slightly and she forced it down. "Tansypaw left and most of our herbs are gone or destroyed. Tansypaw was a child with the weight of a Clan on her shoulders, sometimes healing cats who could have avoided injury. She was bullied by some of you instead of treated with patience and respect that she deserved, and while withholding healing completely wasn't the ideal decision and things could have been handled differently, we don't have a medicine cat anymore because some of you decided that bullying a young cat was better than improving your behavior or talking to her calmly." Tansypaw might have made some less than ideal decisions, but she put her paw down, and Birdsnow commended her for that.

Taking a deep breath to finish up, she rubbed her temples, looking down at everyone. "I get that a lot of you doubt me, and for some reasons you're completely valid and understood, and I'm doing my best to prove myself. I love this Clan, and I'm going to drag it back to where it used to be, but I can't do it alone. I'm not going to drag you all kicking and screaming back to full strength, everyone needs to want it too. I would think that we all want RiverClan to succeed, but that's not going to happen if we're picking fights with other Clans and undermining authority and causing problems. I'm going to do all I can to lead this Clan to prosperity, but I can't do it without support. So if you're not going to help this Clan, then please spare the rest of us the pain and leave."

Actually. She just needed a few friends and she could rule the world if she had to, but it would be so much easier if cats stopped being problems. "Some of you have been wonderful assets, and I want to thank those of you who have been helpful and loyal, but others have been very much unmotivated and problematic. You will not treat me the way some of you treated Larkstar. If you're not going to be valuable to the Clan, if you're going to cause me problems, if you're going to disrespect me or undermine me, there's the exit in case you didn't hear the first time." She lashed her tail to the camp entrance, tone calm but rock-solid. She had some more... guidelines, if you would, but she figured that cats would need some time to let that sink in and respond.

She kept her voice even, she wasn't one to lose her temper but she was upset and frustrated and stressed out, so her voice heated up and coolled and grew strained as she spoke at some points.

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Willowpaw, Weepingpaw and Brightnight mewed there agreements along with Hawksun and Foxmoon

[JackHunt_17]

Cloudheart nodded at everything said

[sol.]

The ragdoll stared down at the gathered cats, remembering a time when if a deputy called a meeting, there would be loud outbursts of concern for the leader. But this time was a bit different, and while she appreciated no one having total meltdowns, she wished that they would show more care for the leader that put her heart and soul into the Clan. Oh well.

"I was out looking for Tansypaw this morning and I didn't find anything but a faint scent trail heading to the outskirts. She seems to have left the Clan, based on what I heard, I don't expect her to come back. We can hope, I know I sure will, but based on some circumstances that I will discuss later, it's unlikely."

She sighed softly, breath trembling as she exhaled but then she slid back beneath the mask of strength. "I'm sure you're all wondering where Larkstar is. While I was looking for Tansypaw, I also found bloodstains, clumps of fur and Larkstar's scent by the border with the Outskirts. I looked for her for a few hours, venturing into the outskirts, and I didn't find her." The only sign of the deputy's discomfort was a paw shuffling on the cold stone, but she still refused to sit. Standing was more intimidating, and that was what she was going for.

"I don't believe Larkstar would have left willingly or without a fight. In hopes that she will return to us, I won't travel to the StarCave for a week. I would wait longer, but RiverClan can't afford to stand idle. Larkstar was a great cat and growing to be a strong leader, and in the event she doesn't return to us, she will be deeply missed."

Allowing things to remain silent for a moment, letting cats get their shock settled a bit and trying to catch young Wingpaw's eye, in a faint attempt to send the poor young calico a bit of comfort if she could. He had lost so many. But she had more to say- a lot more to say, and so she would say it.

Her neck fur was rising slightly and she forced it down. "Tansypaw left and most of our herbs are gone or destroyed. Tansypaw was a child with the weight of a Clan on her shoulders, sometimes healing cats who could have avoided injury. She was bullied by some of you instead of treated with patience and respect that she deserved, and while withholding healing completely wasn't the ideal decision and things could have been handled differently, we don't have a medicine cat anymore because some of you decided that bullying a young cat was better than improving your behavior or talking to her calmly." Tansypaw might have made some less than ideal decisions, but she put her paw down, and Birdsnow commended her for that.

Taking a deep breath to finish up, she rubbed her temples, looking down at everyone. "I get that a lot of you doubt me, and for some reasons you're completely valid and understood, and I'm doing my best to prove myself. I love this Clan, and I'm going to drag it back to where it used to be, but I can't do it alone. I'm not going to drag you all kicking and screaming back to full strength, everyone needs to want it too. I would think that we all want RiverClan to succeed, but that's not going to happen if we're picking fights with other Clans and undermining authority and causing problems. I'm going to do all I can to lead this Clan to prosperity, but I can't do it without support. So if you're not going to help this Clan, then please spare the rest of us the pain and leave."

Actually. She just needed a few friends and she could rule the world if she had to, but it would be so much easier if cats stopped being problems. "Some of you have been wonderful assets, and I want to thank those of you who have been helpful and loyal, but others have been very much unmotivated and problematic. You will not treat me the way some of you treated Larkstar. If you're not going to be valuable to the Clan, if you're going to cause me problems, if you're going to disrespect me or undermine me, there's the exit in case you didn't hear the first time." She lashed her tail to the camp entrance, tone calm but rock-solid. She had some more... guidelines, if you would, but she figured that cats would need some time to let that sink in and respond.

She kept her voice even, she wasn't one to lose her temper but she was upset and frustrated and stressed out, so her voice heated up and coolled and grew strained as she spoke at some points.

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KESTRELSKIES
FLEUR DE LIS

{ ☆ Open }

Her resurrection had felt like a reality wrapped in a big bubble. Here, amid the loud groups of cats and general commotion, she felt that bubble burst. Which, she supposed she should have known better than to expect anything else. That despite being labeled as generally clever, Riverclan was also full of shouty and aggressive dunderheads.

She stayed near the back, her one eye making her look more mysterious that she was and her scratches finally starting to scab over. In the couple of moons she was gone, Riverclan had gone through a leader, a deputy, and both medicine cats. Larkstar, who had been killed, Tansypaw, who had run off, and Birdsnow, alone. She frowned. Would cats accept Birdsnow as their leader despite the short deputyship? She didn't want to say that Birdsnow was the worst choice (because she liked her, duh), but even to Kes, being granted deputyship and then becoming leader within several short moons did not seem like the best way to start off with the clan you were supposed to lead.

She gave a small grin at Birdsnow's speech, her heart swelling with a bit of pride. Good on her, laying down the law. Still, Kestrelskies shuddered to think about the thoughts of her clanmates. Would they believe her just and fair, or bold and crass?

Personally, Kestrelskies wasn't too sure what to think of it herself. After all, being dead for several moons put a dampener on relationships. She just prayed that one day when things have calmed down, everything could go back to normal.

[Spider-in-the-corner]

Headache.

Headache.

Headache.

Birdsnow watched as the meeting descended from cats crying out support to her (okay that was good) to cats yowling at each other. Her kin picking a fight with a child (seriously?). Fishfreckle being himself (dammit) Fadingsun calling out her Lionhearts (rightfully). Talonpaw totally losing it, spitting facts but also making Birdsnow wanted to bat him over the head (ugh). But Starlingflight. Okay. Starlingflight. Bird would start there.

”QUIET.” She boomed from her spot up on the Floodstone, tail lashing. This wasn’t going to happen. She had seen many Clan meetings go downhill, too many entitled cats. Things were going to be different. As soon as she was able to make herself heard, she spoke, first directing her attention to Starlingflight, repeating the warrior’s words- in case anyone hadn’t heard.

”’You have my support, Birdsnow, and even to say that makes me sick. A true Clan cat should never have to affirm their loyalty to their Clan, to their leader.’” She repeated slowly, coolly, eyes narrowing. ”Starlingflight, the amount of dung that just came out of your mouth is obscene. What in StarClan’s name do you mean a true Clan cat should never make their loyalties clear? How do you expect a Clan to run smoothly if no one made clear what their loyalties were? No one here is swearing a blood oath to follow me to the ends of the earth, and no one should. They’re stating that they are willing to help RiverClan get back to its prime.”

She would address the Lionheart’s thing in a second, needing to let that marinate in her mind for a bit since it was such a hot topic she wasn’t about to make a split second choice. Fadingsun and Thunderchaser both made good points, but she wasn’t about to have some little rebellion or argument break out. Nodding to a few cats who unproblematically voiced their support, she felt the tension in her temples ease a teensy bit.

Bluefang. Staring down at her adopted uncle, fixing a piercing ocean blue gaze on him and pinning him down, she frowned. ”Bluefang, one more problematic peep out of you and I’ll drag you out on the territory myself. You should feel humiliated, arguing with a kid- even more so, behaving more like a kid than the actual child. Unless you want me to demote you to the rank you’re acting like, I suggest you shut your mouth and act your age.” Kin or not, he was a fool.

Her eyes strayed to Wingpaw and her heartstrings tugged. He was clearly struggling, and while she couldn’t interrupt the meeting right now- she couldn’t be selfish right now- she would check on him later. He could hate her all she wanted, but no kid deserved to lose someone they loved, especially not three or four (counting rushwater who he seemed close to) guardians. It wasn’t fair. Bird knew that as well as anyone.

Bitterpaw and Pristinepaw were both clearly devastated over the loss of their mentor, and she made a note to check on them too. She already had three apprentices, and if she didn’t, she’d be sweeping them both under her wing faster than you could say ‘mouse’.

She watched Rainpaw clamber up onto the Floodstone beside her, and she placed a paw around him, trying to scoot him closer to her to get him as far away from the edge as possible.

Talonpaw. A problem child at first glance, but he was really just a lost kid who had been hurt too much.

”Talonpaw, you’re right. It’s all just talk and promises right now.” She forced her tone to stay calm because while she was agitated at a certain few cats, she knew when to fight fire with fire and when to fight fire with water. ”Anyone who feels uneasy about trusting or respecting me because of my mistakes is valid. I’m not asking you to love me, I’m not asking you to trust me and I’m not asking you to do anything for me except for help me. I need help because while I’m not perfect, I love this Clan and I want to see it flourish. That’s all I ask, is to help me make this Clan better. Or better yet, help this Clan be better.”

Okay. Lionhearts. Search party. She would discipline the crap out of Fishfreckle later (or very very soon if he cocked an attitude or started to rant again.) but for right now, she had to get some things set in place. A plan.

”We will…. Not be sending out an official search party and I don’t want anyone organizing one behind my back. It’s leaf-bare and this clan is clinging to threads and we can’t risk losing anyone else. I can’t stop you from going out and looking yourself, but as much as I loved and respected Larkstar and Tansypaw and appreciate everything they did, cats go missing every day.” Her breath trembled slightly, faces of lost Clanmates and friends and loved ones flashed through her mind.

Focus.

A few cats asked her if she should go to the StarCave now, and she hesitated. They made decent points. But with Larkstar’s fate unknown, she didn’t want the former leader to return just to find out she had been replaced. ”Just in case Larkstar returns, I’ll wait a few days, instead of a week. But you’re right. I shouldn’t take too long.”

Next. Okay. Lionhearts.

”Lionhearts, excluding Cliffjumper because I’m not going to put up with the neglect anymore.” She stated firmly, seeking out the three that were present. ”Springpaw, you’ve been doing well and therefore I won’t be re-evaluating your rank as long as you continue to do what you’ve been doing and more.

There is no longer a Head Lionheart for the time being, it’s up for grabs if Nightspark doesn’t prove he deserves it in time. Nightspark and Cherryswirl, you will both be given the next week or two to prove why you should be considered RiverClan’s most elite. My next meeting, I will either let you keep the rank after you prove you deserve it, or I will give it to someone who earned it more than you.”

“That goes for the rest of you, warriors and apprentices. I have four if not more Lionheart ranks to issue, and I’m not handing it to just anyone. I’ll be keeping an eye out for cats that embody what it means to be a loyal RiverClan warrior. I’m talking about putting in the work above and beyond, extra patrolling, making sure things run smoothly. If you don’t get chosen at that next meeting? I’ll be re-evaluating Lionhearts constantly to make sure no one’s slacking, so there’s always opportunity.”

Inhale.

Exhale.

One last thing before she shuts up for the moment, because she wants to get this out before things go downhill again for the love of all things good.

”And before any more problems occur, let me make one thing clear. My Clan meetings are not a screaming match. You can voice your opinion- in fact, I encourage it, but if you’re not going to be mature and thoughtful about what you say or who you pick fights with, you will be asked to leave. Or dragged out. I’m not dealing with any more whining and screaming. I don’t give a rats ass if you want to have an actual debate or conversation with someone else, or if you want to call someone out, but from here on out if you forget how to have a civil interaction with someone, you’re leaving until the meeting is done. If someone behaves like a child? Let me handle it, instead of dragging yourself down to their level. I’m not having our kids growing up to think that screaming matches and over-the top reactions are okay, and I would hope none of you do, either. Have I made myself clear?”

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(if you see any mistakes feel free to lmk i’m tired lol :bawling:)




Hail-storm he looked up with acknowledgment to the deputy with deep thoughts of a leader to return but he felt as if that would not happen. he would accept the new leader even though she was just founded as a deputy and now a new leader he would support

his thought trailed off to tansy-paw even though hailstorm did not know her much he knew a young apprentice with a clan t heal and bully's was to much for her and couldn't stand it so the young apprentice left.

hail-storm walked up to the leader "im sorry to hear that lark-star has went missing..." he said looking at the molly "i can help gather a few herbs and prey" he noted as he sat down his blue eyes gazing at her

[poppy]

Birdsnow

The molly nodded in approval as most cats seemed to understand her expectations. Time to wrap this up, because it had been a while. Letting out a soft puff of air that came out as a faded cloud in the cold air, she looked down at the cats below, her eyes catching onto Kestrelskies and her heart fluttering, the smallest of smiles shadowing her face before she continued.

Yes. This felt right. Having Kes here and Misty here was a sliver of right in a sea full of wrong and weird. ”To wrap this up, I wanted to address out relations with the other Clans real fast; If you cause problems at the border for no reason, trespassing or stealing or picking fights, I’ll exile you. Or better yet, I might just even deliver you to the Clan you offended and let them take care of you. I’m not putting up with it anymore, I don’t care who you are. I fully expect that one of the other Clans is going to try to extract revenge on us for all of the problematic behavior at the border, so I want everyone to remain extra vigilant. Apprentices are not allowed outside of camp unsupervised, and no lone warriors are to go to the border. You can cry and complain all you want, but it’s for your own good. I’m tired of burying cats and I’m sure you all are as well.”

”This isn’t a regular meeting so I won’t be doing reassignments or ceremonies since I already gave you all a lot, so warriors if you see an apprentice not being trained or apprentices if your mentor isn’t around or is slacking, I expect you to take it into your own paws until the next meeting. I’m not sure when it’ll be but it’ll be within this moon because there’s a lot to do. I also have decided that until this Clan gets back to strength, we’ll be postponing trying to claim the Cove. We don’t need any more bloodshed.”

”If you have any questions, ideas, concerns or complaints you can find me in…. In the leader’s den, but for the rest of you, this meeting is dismissed.” Lashing her tail with a satisfied nod, she had faltered a bit at the leader’s den since it felt wrong to call it hers, but the rest of it was semi-satisfactory at least. The ragdoll leapt down from the Floodstone. Floodstone. She’d also be mulling over new names because as much as she wanted to let Gingerstar’s legacy remain

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[Forgetfulshape]

Treestripe, Eaglecall and Smolderpaw all sat together.

[taillow]

Dusklion
She/her | 24 moons | Shadow Fiend • Go with the Flow • Beefed Up T3
Well, about time. Dusklion couldn't help the grin that slid onto her face as Birds made it quite clear just how she planned to deal with all of the troublemakers. Delivering them to the Clans who wanted them dead sounded like a fine idea to her, and she thumped her fluffy tail against the ground in agreement. It seemed like the pale-furred ragdoll atop the rock wasn't messing around, and the dark tabby would be excited to watch her in the leader position.

The only thing that did poke her a bit was deciding to not go for Firefly Cove. Her claws itched to flay some Thunder-Rats but she could understand not immediately going for it - not at least without a medicine cat or deputy in place. Deputy... that would be something she asked about later of course. For now Dusk would tuck the thought away into the corners of her mind as she got to her paws. "Good to sit with you, kid," Dusk purred to Fangkit still seated beside her and ruffled the top of her their head with a paw, before she turned to head away from the meeting.

[Katiethewolfchild]

Toadpaw left.

Wasppaw keep sniffing everything, especially the grass and feeling the grass.

Deerpaw dragged herself back to the apprentice's den with her front legs.

Wishkit left.

Sparrowkit left.

[alec]

minkpaw gave birdsnow a quiet mew of support before quietly leaving her seat.

jayfrost huffed, cold air making him shift uncomfortably and hurried off quickly after being dismissed.

[hades.]

Fallenwish nodded and left.

[Mica]

Sparrowsnarl
RiverClan
he/him | 50 moons
[Large, fluffy dark brown tabby with amber eyes]
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Sparrowsnarl felt a little relieved after Birdsnow stepped down from the Floodstone. Not because she was leaving, but because it meant the clan could disperse and properly process everything that had happened recently. Her speech was strong, and reassured him that she would be a strong leader. As the clan drifted through the clearing, Sparrowsnarl headed for his nest. His head was swimming with everything, and all he wanted was to rest. He'd rest as much as he could before things went south.

[RoboPrism]

Mothcrash twitched his ears, glancing from his conversation briefly. It seemed that the times ahead may become filled with all sorts of happenings quite soon. A sliver of worry nagged at him, but he returned to the cat before him.

[Astraea]

(thunder activity post)

thunder nodded and trotted off.

[Dust]

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/482615973648662541/1201690363526647828/cherry_neutral_medium.png
[ Cherryswirl - 52 Moons] She/Her | Chaotic Good | Lionheart
Go With The Flow [Active]

"Well then..." She murmured softly to Fishfreckle as she rose to her paws, looking to file out with the rest of the clan from the Floodstone,

"Look's like it's time to get to work then, hm?" She gave her former apprentice a confident smile as she flicked him lightly with her tail.

[ Cherryswirl has exited the building | Dark - Fish mention ]

[Ian]

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Talonpaw
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He had been acknowledge and he didn't know what to do with that. Though one of the warriors proceeded to agree with him and then immediately go against what he said, so all Birchbranch received was an angry hiss in their direction before Talonpaw redirected his gaze back to Birdsnow.

He had thought it would make him feel better, but it didn't. Not when she couldn't even be bothered with reassignments and was leaving the youth on their own. Yes, apprentices needed to take training into their own paws at times. But to leave ones without a mentor and no guidance?!

Talonpaw was tired of expecting different. Birdsnow hadn't even offered to train them herself. She basically told them to suck it up and figure it out. How where the youth supposed to grow when adults didn't give a mouse-dung about them? When they were constantly ignored and spoken down to?

He knew better now. He knew what it was like. And unfortunately it seemed like so would all the other kits soon to be apprentices, because nothing had changed.

Shellwhisker [for the brief Birch interaction]

[Zei]

Beastblaze
The massive tom looked a little angry, but growled


Greenpelt
The Tom Watched with Serious Looking Eyes


Ghosthunter
She shivered thinking The Dark forest was Coming for Them

(all are open)

[JackHunt_17]

Cloudheart left the meeting

[poppy]

Birdsnow
she/her | riverclan leader
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Getting up was painful. Moving made her clench her jaw and her ears flattened against her head. But she had a meeting to call. Warriors to name. A deputy to pick. Apprentices to name. Lionhearts. Medicine cats... well, she wasn't sure about that last one. And then punishments. Guards to appoint. Then she had to travel to the StarCave.

God there was so much to do.

Stretching and then exiting her den, she idly kicked a clump of earth to cover one last bloodstain before slowly and purposefully climbing atop the Floodstone, ignoring the pain that stabbed her on her chest where Bumblestar had torn a deep hole. But no sign of her constant discomfort showed as she cleared her raw throat, lifting it to let out a yowl.

"RiverClan! Gather beneath the Floodstone for a Clan meeting!"

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[stardust.]

Fluttermane walked up to the Floodstone, hearing the sound of Birdsnow calling a meeting. Hoping that there was good news, Fluttermane sat close to the rock so she could her everything that Birdsnow had to say.

(Flutter is open)

[Spookez.]

Blizzardpaw showed up, a worried look on her face. Surely Birdstorm had some good news? She heavily doubted that. Due to the recent events.

[Hestia!]

Bayblood gathered, trying not to wince at her wounds hurting every time she moved. (open)

[paris]

(aaaaaaaa idk if her punishment would count for joining for this since it's after the battle???)

Birchbranch / Birchpaw padded over to the floodstone, tail tip twitching.

Shellwhisker followed.

Emberfrost sleepily joined.

Honeypool slipped out of the nursery and walked over.

Frostfeather slipped out into the clearing.

(i will give more detailed descriptions when i know if birch's punishment counts for this-)

[alec]

minkpaw gave the injured cats another look before hurrying out of the medicine den and gathering below the floodstone to listen to birdsnow. they were overdue for a meeting and she was glad birdsnow was probably going to sort out things now. her heart was beating just a bit higher, eyeing their leader with hope in her eyes. new deputy..and lionhearts..and. and medicine cat. a shallow sigh escaped her, blazingstar was right, riverclan would find back to starclan and birdsnow would be a great leader.

(open)

[Eden]

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Springpaw
She/Her ▵ Beefed up [tier 2](active), Lyrebird's Lullaby(active), Shadow fiend
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The right side of her face was sore to hell and back, sometimes she could still feel twinges of pain racing through her. At least she wasn't dead and got to live after facing that psychotic deputy. She still recalled the accusations that had been thrown during the gatherings. Springpaw believed that they weren't a lie, the guy looked like he would kill for fun. Now she was sure of it if she judged based on how he fought her and Beanfloat, he looked like he was out for blood. Not sure if she would face the wrath of the healers she stood by the entrance of the medicine cats den.




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[GoldenRavenWings]

https://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6406&pictureid=48824
~^ Dandeliontuft ^~
A blue-cream tortoiseshell she with leafy green eyes and folded ears
Mentions ; @/poppy (QUOTE)+ Fritter


Dandeliontuft stared blankly at the Floodstone. Her mind was back to the moment she killed her sister. She padded to Garlicfeather, leaning against him, a burst of warmth brushing over her. Atleast she had a cat to rely on. Pulling away, her gaze returned to the Floodstone, waiting for the meeting to commence. Wonder what this is about? Maybe deputy and medicine cat. I hope Cobwebpaw becomes medicine cat. They’re the best at medicine. Or Minkpaw. But ofcourse, I wonder who our deputy will be. I think that the best warrior for that is… Well..She hadn’t met many cats so she wasn’t sure who in particular fit the role best but out of the cats she did know, she didn’t know a better cat than Garlicfeather. Ugh! Get out of your head! Not everything is centered around him! She scolded herself, tho her posture was unchanged, her ears perked, awaiting the words Birdsnow had to say.

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- Daisypaw -
Small, brown tabby she with white paws and muzzle and folded ears
Mentions [ OPEN ]
Daisypaw padded over to the Floodstone, tired despite not fighting. She hadn’t been trained in fighting yet and never experienced a battle, so her gaze swept around camp in horror. This looks worse than how the stories say.. She gazed nervously as the Floodstone.

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Dovepaw
white shecat with light gray tabby stripes and leafy green eyes
Mentions [OPEN]
Dovepaw padded into the clearing from the apprentice den, pressed close to Daisypaw. Her gaze swept over every cat in the clearing. The terrible stench on Thunderclan still hung very faintly over camp. If only I could have fought.. I would’ve scared them back to their territory. Her gaze fell on Birdsnow expectantly.

—————
Dawnkit
An obsidian-hued she with a white underbelly and paws and hazel eyes
Mentions ; Starii + Collieheart (Sorry if I have the wrong cats-)
She stared around camp in wonder. I should’ve been aloud to fight! I want to be in the fun but mum won’t let me. She thought grumpily as she was led back into the Nursery.

—————
Badgerkit
A large tom with a badger like coat and piercing blue eyes
Mentions [ OPEN ]
Badgerkit didn’t come out of the nursery, stuck in his nest in terror.

[beau]

Dunepounce limped over from the prey pile - seemed he had returned to camp just in time. He sat, curling his tail tightly around his paws, and observed his fellow clanmates, their faces. Tired, scared, frustrated, relieved… yep just about every emotion could be found in the crowd. And Birdsnow herself seemed.. hard to read. Hopefully this meeting would lay out a game plan, because clearly something was wrong if ThunderClan was able to just waltz into their clan and rip them to shreds.

[Saki]

Treepaw arrived

[Katiethewolfchild]

Toadpaw arrived.

Rabbitkit arrived, yellow eyes red and puffy with tears and brown face stained with tears.

Wishkit arrived.

Sparrowkit arrived.

[Saki]

Fluttermane walked up to the Floodstone, hearing the sound of Birdsnow calling a meeting. Hoping that there was good news, Fluttermane sat close to the rock so she could her everything that Birdsnow had to say.

(Flutter is open)

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Treepaw
-He'him-AMAB-100+ posts-Beefed Up Tier 2-Silk Spinner-

Treepaw smiled at Fluttermane.

``Hiya! Guess what!`` he chirped excitedly.

[stardust.]

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Treepaw
-He'him-AMAB-100+ posts-Beefed Up Tier 2-Silk Spinner-

Treepaw smiled at Fluttermane.

``Hiya! Guess what!`` he chirped excitedly.
Fluttermane smiled back at Treepaw, "Hello, what do you want me to see?" She asked Treepaw, hoping that the lively apprentice had something cool to show her. It would be exciting if he did, as apprentices were always respected young cats.

[Saki]

Fluttermane smiled back at Treepaw, "Hello, what do you want me to see?" She asked Treepaw, hoping that the lively apprentice had something cool to show her. It would be exciting if he did, as apprentices were always respected young cats.

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Treepaw
-He'him-AMAB-100+ posts-Beefed Up Tier 2-Silk Spinner-13 moons-

Treepaw's tail flicked happily,

``I'm gonna be a warrior this meeting!`` he purred.

[Fish]

Adderpaw
Determined ⋆ Loyal ⋆ Lawful Good ⋆ She/Her ⋆ Beefed Up T3
“One day I’ll be the greatest warrior of all the clans!”

Slowly Adderpaw moved over to the floodstone. She was just so tired. She could only hope for good news to brighten her up.

[hades.]

Fallenwish had been resting in the medicine den, trying to take up the least space possible, and was worrying about her future position, as usual. Maybe I can learn how to contact Starclan? Wait, no, it’s spiritual… or, something. But how could have Starclan foreseen this? Maybe they’d choose a cat. But then, that’s a one-in-140-or-something chance. Plus, I know I’m just doing this for attention. Right?

Then, she heard Queen Birdsnow call. Crap, she wasn’t ready! What if the queen would choose the medicine cats today? Crud. Maybe if I clean up fast enough… She frantically licked her pelt until she looked the best she could get it. Wait. What do looks have to do with this? I seriously just wasted fifteen seconds of my life, didn’t I? That is a very me thing to do. Fallenwish hopped over to the clearing, shifting her gaze to Queen Birdsnow.

[Dolomedes]

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Seabreeze
He/him | Riverclan Warrior | Moons: 15 | Purrks: Sweet as a Flower | The Collector | Ultimate Predator |
“Ocean waters rising above your neck
You feel the glass start to crack.”

Seabreeze looked up from where he was working on repairing the warrior’s den alongside Adderpaw and Fading sun to see Birdsnow calling Riverclan to attention. The Tom shook out his pelt lightly, as to prevent agitating any of his injuries but they still stung and his tail burned.

The warrior turned to Adderpaw and Fadingsun, a nervous tone in his mew as he spoke, “If you guys wanted…I-I mean you can sit with me. I’ll return to building after the meeting.” With that the tom padded over to the gathering cats. Settling among the crowd before giving his full attention to Birdsnow.

His leader looked worse for wear but it was as if she didn’t feel a single scratch in her body, it was…impressive but worrying. Seabreeze didn’t want Birdsnow collapsing from overworking herself, he cared for her in the a warrior cared for their leader but also….Riverclan would fall with her likely.

With a shiver treading down his damaged spine, Seabreeze growled to himself and shook his head to clear it of such awful thoughts. Birdsnow was alright. Everything would be okay. Riverclan would heal.
Fish Cherry~

[f0rg0tt3n_v0id]

✮Silverfeather✮She/Her✮ 21 Moons✮Aromantic ✮Warrior

✮Nightweb✮He/Him✮ 23 Moons✮Bi ✮Warrior


Silverfeather pads up to the meeting with Nightweb and both of the cats, took a seat among the other clan members.

[stardust.]

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Treepaw
-He'him-AMAB-100+ posts-Beefed Up Tier 2-Silk Spinner-13 moons-

Treepaw's tail flicked happily,

``I'm gonna be a warrior this meeting!`` he purred.
Fluttermane looked at Treepaw, they seemed quite happy. And once she heard Treepaw say that he was gonna be a warrior, she was very happy. "Congratulations!" She shouted. "It's always very exciting to make the transition from apprentice to warrior. I remember when it happened for me" She meowed as she looked up at the Floodstone. "What other news do you think will be announced this meeting?" She asked Treepaw.

[Frozen Reign]

-❅-❅Dawnripple❅-❅-
She/her|Warrior|riverclan
-------------
Dawnripple quietly sat down at the end of the clearing. it would take a long time to recover.

[Mica]

Sparrowsnarl
RiverClan
he/him | 50 moons
[Heavily scarred, large, fluffy dark brown tabby with amber eyes]
· · ────────────── · ·
· · ────────────── · ·
Sparrowsnarl lumbered into the clearing, drawn by the voice of Birdsnow. Birdstar soon enough, he supposed. He settled near the camp entrance, the battle fresh in his mind and making him a little twitchy about intruders. He supposed this meeting was going to be a long one, so he allowed himself to get comfortable.


Eaglekit
RiverClan
she/her | 5 moons
[Golden and white tuxedo tabby with green eyes]
· · ────────────── · ·
[Cobwebpaw - finley.exe ]
· · ────────────── · ·
Eaglekit poked her head out of the medicine den, wariness in her gaze. A clan meeting... yes, she supposed that was warranted. She slowly made her way out, settling at the edge of the crowd and searching for Cobwebpaw.

[.Sunshine.]

Bonekit padded over

[SpiritWolf_yt]

Firetail joined

[Spider-in-the-corner]

Hailstorm walked up looking at the leader with calm blue eyes and sat down covering his legs with his tail his fur was matted from the fight a few days before when he saved the kit and killed that foul thunderclan warrior

[forest]

-.+Riverwhisper+.-
purrks - mind reader (active)

Riverwhisper padded over. He hoped he'd be named deputy, but he knew that wouldn't happen. He could still hope though. He sat himself down next to Swanberry, blushing.

[Snowyfeathr]

Snowfall showed up. Hollytail showed up. Featherkit showed up. Minksplash showed up.

[SeonghwasBunnyEars]

Fluttermane walked up to the Floodstone, hearing the sound of Birdsnow calling a meeting. Hoping that there was good news, Fluttermane sat close to the rock so she could her everything that Birdsnow had to say.

(Flutter is open)

(Hello :3)

Weepingpaw was searching for his sister. The blind apprentice accidentally bumped his head on Fluttermane's back as he couldn't smell over his stuffy nose. "S-sorry" He mewed, ducking his head as soon as he realized what he had done.

Willowpaw, Brightnight, and Hawksun all padded forward.

poppy
Could you announce Foxmoon's death or do I have to put in a form thingy

[Littlesun0112]

A bored Minnowsplash lept to their paws and clambered for a spot somewhat near Birdsnow. Finally... I can escape that cooped-up medicine den, even for just a moment. They curled their tail around their haunches and perked their ears, ready to listen to whatever came next. (open)

[stardust.]

(Hello :3)

Weepingpaw was searching for his sister. The blind apprentice accidentally bumped his head on Fluttermane's back as he couldn't smell over his stuffy nose. "S-sorry" He mewed, ducking his head as soon as he realized what he had done.

While talking with Treepaw, Fluttermane noticed another apprentice bump into her. She recognized the apprentice as Weepingpaw, he seemed quite shy after what he accidentally did. "Oh, Weepingpaw. It's ok.." She spoke as she looked at Weepingpaw. "Do you want to talk with me and Treepaw?" She asked Weepingpaw. Maybe that would cheer him up a little bit.

// Batt. (Is it ok if Weepingpaw joins?)

[Astraea]

ThunderChaser
She/Her - Active Power Card Since 2021
A golden pelted cat with black features and scars that littered her body
"Thunderstorms are as much our friends as the sunshine"
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Broken Ruins

Yikes! Bird looked awful, watching the leader step up there and in pain with blood on her pelt. She was getting awful Deja vu. GingerFrost, it’s was Ginger who had the same injuries and same pose on that rock as Bird has now. Birdsnow was now a spitting image of the former leader. BumbleStar had done this twice now!

Who knows maybe she’ll end up like her too. Dead. That was usual end for RiverClan leaders. But, that wasn’t a ThunderChaser problem. That was a leader problem. Kicking her back foot and flicking her tail she sat down and awaited for Bird to start talking.

[Sklee]

Amberwing padded up, quick as she could.

[bubble[error].]

*Bluefang arrived*

[Saki]

While talking with Treepaw, Fluttermane noticed another apprentice bump into her. She recognized the apprentice as Weepingpaw, he seemed quite shy after what he accidentally did. "Oh, Weepingpaw. It's ok.." She spoke as she looked at Weepingpaw. "Do you want to talk with me and Treepaw?" She asked Weepingpaw. Maybe that would cheer him up a little bit.

// Batt. (Is it ok if Weepingpaw joins?)

(Fine by me <3)

[Blazing]

Doedapple

Watching as a meeting was about to be held, Doedapple’s ears perked up, eyes trailing alongside clanmates as she moved with them towards Birdsnow.

[stardust.]

(Fine by me <3)
(Mk!)

[Fritter]

Garlic Feather
Purrks; Just a scratch| Beefed up tier 2|
He-Him { River Clan } Warrior

Garlic Feather heard the call for the meeting and let out a drawn out sigh. He could take a good hard guess on what this meeting would be about and he’d have to sit through the whole thing knowing that half the cats here are probably injured, heck garlic himself was injured. But he wasn’t the sort to rush to get medical attention at a little bite or two, nah, he’d be perfectly fine. Garlic moved to find some cat to sit near well he listened, but decided to just stay out. Garlic blinked with surprise pulled out briefly of his sour mood as Dandelion leaned against him as she passed, and he felt a little better for sure. Garlic Feather wasn’t much for words, so he’d have to get dandelion a gift and all- (maybe another rock or that thing with the crystals) to make sure he wasn’t being a lousy mate. It sorta felt odd to call her his mate now, he’d never really given it thought but he was still used to calling what they had friendship and good friends etcetera. Garlic blinked as he brought his attention back to the real world, right the meeting. Focusing his attention on Bird Snow he visibly winced at the sight of the injuries on the leader. Had she gone to the star cave yet? Glancing around he made the realisation there still wasn’t a deputy and medicine cat (duh), he hoped that’s what this meeting would be about. He’d like to finally see some cat worthy of the role step up and take it, and a new medicine cat would be pretty ideal right about now. Garlic actually didn’t have any cats in mind for who he thought was worthy, as it should be. He didn’t have a say in who got what anyhow so there was no need to take a glance and assume or guess like it was a game. Personally garlic was so lost in thought because he was trying to cleanse the cloud of bad feelings clogging up his common sense.
GoldenRavenWings

[taillow]

Dusklion
She/her | 25 moons | RiverClan Warrior
[ Shadow Fiend • Go with the Flow • Beefed Up T3 • Rapid Recovery]
Despite the likely protests from Cobs and her aching injuries, Dusklion limped out of the medicine den at the call of Birds. Her good ear angled forward as her eyes found the leader while her torn one remained wrapped in cobwebs, her maw pulling into a tight grin. Something about the she-cat looked... powerful, like perhaps this was the snow that would finally make RiverClan pristine and regal as they once had been. So mustering up what strength she could, the dark tabby tilted her head back and gave a heartful yowl of approval, tail lashing behind her as a grin stretched across her face. Perhaps it would be startling to those around, but her blue eyes shone with pride as she stared up at her leader. It felt good to feel like there was some cat up there finally worthy enough to take over the mantle.

As much as she would've liked to sit in the front, it didn't seem possible with her shoulder. However Dusk had taken note that her injuries were on their way to healing. Her head still felt funny, but she was up and walking, and would count it as a win. So after taking a few steps outside the medicine den and a wobble of her legs, the dark tabby plopped down with a laughing huff, eventually trailing off into a small hiss of pain. Oh, if only Bitey could see her right now. Or Fury. Take an eye and she'd fit right in.

[ open! ]

[sillycreatur]

ᗢ cobwebpaw ᗢ

purrks ; the collector , herbal knowledge tier 2
she/they . rc . 14 moons . one lame leg . tags ; Micanomancy , tally

[ 117 / 200 ]

trigger warnings for this post: none

cobwebpaw limped out of the apprentice's den, eyes weary with exhaustion and paws plodding onto the ground painfully. ' i swear to starclan. ' she meowed, mostly to herself. noticing eaglekit looking (presumably) for her, she walked a little further, pain etched across her features, and settled next to the kit. ' dusklion.. if you must be out of the den, hurting yourself- just.. come sit next to me. ' cobwebpaw spoke, in so much pain she looked about to cry.

[paris]

Birchpaw / Birchbranch
Beefed Up Tier 1, Lyrebirds Lullaby
a pretty, dappled light-brown-and-white she-cat with amber eyes.

____

Birchpaw sat near the edge of the clearing, her amber eyes narrowed. Her tail tip twitched as she wondered what Birdsnow had to say.

A low whimper rose in her throat. After all her hard work to try and impress Birdsnow, Fadingsun had come and ruined her chances of becoming RiverClan´s deputy at all.

Over a simple herb patrol had the she-cat gotten demoted. It wasn´t that much of a deal.

[ open! ]

[ Birchpaw / Birchbranch will receive her warrior name and full warrior status once more on March 12th, 2024, despite the fact it is her first punishment and got treated like it was her fifth- ]

[ Blazing // Rogueheart - You two can throw in Birch´s sisters, Doedapple and Cocoonwillow, to comfort the bean <3 ]

[sillycreatur]

hailstorm looked over and saw the apprentice who had tears in their eyes. the tall tom stood up and walked over to cobweb=paw when he got close he spoke "Hello cobweb-paw whats wrong?" he asked her his voice showing concern as his face stayed mellow he noticed the pain in her voice and looked at dusklion aand back at cobweb
// that post was closed /srs

[Spider-in-the-corner]

// that post was closed /srs



oops okay my bad :[

[Collieheart]

Whistlekit
( white tom with faint brown tabby markings on face and legs and pale blue eyes )
★ RiverClan Kit ★ he/him ★ 7 moons ★
timid • shy • compassionate

Whistlekit watched from a shadow at the edge of the group, with his tail wrapped tightly around his paws. His eyes were wide and vacant. He was rather shell-shocked in wake of the brutal ambush, though no one he was close with had suffered enough to perhaps warrant this response, at least in some cat's eyes.


— O O O —


Swallowkit
( torty-and-white she-cat with amber eyes )
★ RiverClan Kit ★ she/her ★ 3 moons ★
happy-go-lucky • blunt • reckless
{ GoldenRavenWings - Starii }

Swallowkit sat next to her sister, wide-eyed and quite ruffled. She was rather closer to Dawnkit than she might have been on a normal day, seeking comfort in closeness.

[Spider-in-the-corner]

A bored Minnowsplash lept to their paws and clambered for a spot somewhat near Birdsnow. Finally... I can escape that cooped-up medicine den, even for just a moment. They curled their tail around their haunches and perked their ears, ready to listen to whatever came next. (open)


hailstorm looked at his clan mate who just left the crowded med den he glanced over at them before speaking "How are your wounds healing?" he asked his voice calm

[GoldenRavenWings]

Dawnkit
An obsidian-hued she with a white underbelly and paws and hazel eyes
Mentions ; Starii + Collieheart

Dawnkit gazed at Swallowkit in surprise, but it faded into excitement. What do you think will happen? I heard we’re getting a new deputy and medicine cat! One day, where Birdsnow is will be where I will stand one day! She squeaked, burrowing her nose into Swallowkit’s fur. And you’ll be my deputy! She declared, standing, lifting her head proudly as the cold breeze brushed her long obsidian-hued-and-white coat.

[Blazing]

Birchpaw / Birchbranch
Beefed Up Tier 1, Lyrebirds Lullaby
a pretty, dappled light-brown-and-white she-cat with amber eyes.

____

Birchpaw sat near the edge of the clearing, her amber eyes narrowed. Her tail tip twitched as she wondered what Birdsnow had to say.

A low whimper rose in her throat. After all her hard work to try and impress Birdsnow, Fadingsun had come and ruined her chances of becoming RiverClan´s deputy at all.

Over a simple herb patrol had the she-cat gotten demoted. It wasn´t that much of a deal.

[ open! ]

[ Birchpaw / Birchbranch will receive her warrior name and full warrior status once more on March 12th, 2024, despite the fact it is her first punishment and got treated like it was her fifth- ]

[ Blazing // Rogueheart - You two can throw in Birch´s sisters, Doedapple and Cocoonwillow, to comfort the bean <3 ]

Rogueheart (Are the 3 still apprentices? I'm a bit confused, I'm sorry)

| DOEPAW / DOEDAPPLE |
RiverClan - She-cat

Continued to look around boringly, and she was soon to spot her sister, Birchpaw. Smiling sweetly and brightly, she manoeuvred through the waves of cats until she reached her. Settling down swiftly beside Birchpaw, she shook her pelt and cleaned it slightly. "Good day, Birchpaw," Doepaw said rather calmly, with a sparkle of cheerfulness hidden. The grin never reached her eyes. She heard the anguish whimper and the way their eyes were rather dim as they narrowed.

"How you've been feelin'?" She asked lightly, the tip of her tail slithering towards her sister. Ears flickering, her pupils continued to observe over at Birdsnow, waiting for whatever the leader had to announce.

[paris]

Rogueheart (Are the 3 still apprentices? I'm a bit confused, I'm sorry)

| DOEPAW / DOEDAPPLE |
RiverClan - She-cat

Continued to look around boringly, and she was soon to spot her sister, Birchpaw. Smiling sweetly and brightly, she manoeuvred through the waves of cats until she reached her. Settling down swiftly beside Birchpaw, she shook her pelt and cleaned it slightly. "Good day, Birchpaw," Doepaw said rather calmly, with a sparkle of cheerfulness hidden. The grin never reached her eyes. She heard the anguish whimper and the way their eyes were rather dim as they narrowed.

"How you've been feelin'?" She asked lightly, the tip of her tail slithering towards her sister. Ears flickering, her pupils continued to observe over at Birdsnow, waiting for whatever the leader had to announce.

(should have specified this. sorry. no, they are warriors. birch is currently on punishment for not finishing a patrol.)

Birchpaw / Birchbranch
Beefed Up Tier 1, Lyrebirds Lullaby
a pretty, dappled light-brown-and-white she-cat with deep amber eyes.

____

´´Not well,´´ Birchpaw grunted in reply to her sister, Doedapple. ´´Fadingsun has made me want to claw his ears off, though StarClan knows I won´t actually do it.´´

Dusklion could come yowl at Birchpaw for disrespecting her brother all that she wanted to. Birchpaw simply didn´t care.

´´This is my first punishment,´´ The she-cat spat. ´´and I got treated as if it was my fifth.´´

Birchpaw had emphasized the word fifth with an angry hiss.

[ Rogueheart ]

[ Birchpaw / Birchbranch will regain her warrior name and full warrior status on March 12th, 2024. ]

[SpiritWolf_yt]

Firetail laid down down to take the pressure off of his legs that supported him. His injured broken leg laid still as can be as he waited for the announcements.

( open)

[taillow]

ᗢ cobwebpaw ᗢ

purrks ; the collector , herbal knowledge tier 2
she/they . rc . 14 moons . one lame leg . tags ; Micanomancy , tally

[ 117 / 200 ]

trigger warnings for this post: none

cobwebpaw limped out of the apprentice's den, eyes weary with exhaustion and paws plodding onto the ground painfully. ' i swear to starclan. ' she meowed, mostly to herself. noticing eaglekit looking (presumably) for her, she walked a little further, pain etched across her features, and settled next to the kit. ' dusklion.. if you must be out of the den, hurting yourself- just.. come sit next to me. ' cobwebpaw spoke, in so much pain she looked about to cry.

Dusklion
She/her | 25 moons | RiverClan Warrior
[ Shadow Fiend • Go with the Flow • Beefed Up T3 • Rapid Recovery ]
Gaze still glittering, it managed to catch sight of Cobs coming from the apprentice's den. Her obvious worry only made Dusklion chuckle as she managed to get herself to her paws and limp over to the she-cat. Forgotten was the patrol that she had missed in favor of being healed by the young cat. "Oh, this is nothin' - 'nfact, I feel better already!" Plopping down next to the kid and Eaglekit - who got a grin flashed her way as well - she let out a sigh, her non-cobweb-wrapped ear flicking. "You think Birds is gonna announce a deputy this meetin?" she asked, already pulling her eyes back up to the leader as her tail swept the ground around her. The mere thought sent shivers of excitement down her.

[ Micanomancy - for eaglekit too! ]

[Blazing]

(should have specified this. sorry. no, they are warriors. birch is currently on punishment for not finishing a patrol.)

Birchpaw / Birchbranch
Beefed Up Tier 1, Lyrebirds Lullaby
a pretty, dappled light-brown-and-white she-cat with deep amber eyes.

____

´´Not well,´´ Birchpaw grunted in reply to her sister, Doedapple. ´´Fadingsun has made me want to claw his ears off, though StarClan knows I won´t actually do it.´´

Dusklion could come yowl at Birchpaw for disrespecting her brother all that she wanted to. Birchpaw simply didn´t care.

´´This is my first punishment,´´ The she-cat spat. ´´and I got treated as if it was my fifth.´´

Birchpaw had emphasized the word fifth with an angry hiss.

[ Rogueheart ]

[ Birchpaw / Birchbranch will regain her warrior name and full warrior status on March 12th, 2024. ]


DOEDAPPLE
Warrior - Molly - RiverClan

"Ah," Doedapple said slowly, nodding her head as her gaze briefly flickered over towards Birchpaw. "They must've thought you could've done better, o'else they wouldn't have done that." It's fair, right? To have more hope meant possibly more disappointment in the end. "Though Dusklion will be very mad if he heard that." She had only a faint memory of who Dusklion and Fadingsun were, but she knew them enough as clanmates to know their personality and attitudes.

"The punishment would end soon," The warrior said breezily, lightly. "You can't stay this angry forever." Doedapple's whiskers twitched. Even though Birchpaw wouldn't claw off Fadingsun's ears, the warrior is genuine if she says she'd be willing to do so for Birchpaw.

(Ohh alr! Still haven't grasped a good idea of Doe's personality and is unsure of who the others are atm so expect my replies to be weird too btw ^^" sry)
Rogueheart

[hermeswind]

Winterpaw padded over.

[Madelaine]

Marigoldleap watched from the nursery, keeping to herself.

[occultation]

Slatestripe padded over to join the group, making a point to pass into Dusklion's vision as he did. He hadn't spoken with his former apprentice yet, not knowing exactly what to say. He did, however, want her to know he was at least here.

(open)

-----------------------------

Fadingsun took a seat behind Dusklion, wanting to keep a close eye on her. Nobody would be messing with her today, that was for sure. Not on his watch. She'd almost died (again), except this time he hadn't been there to protect her. Guilt itched at him, but he shoved it down.

(open)

( tally for the Dusk mentions! )

[starry]

~ Mistypaw ~ (https://marinaocs.weebly.com/mistypaw.html)
She/her // RiverClan // 36 moons

Mistypaw padded over at Birdsnow’s call. Every pawstep she took made her sore joints and muscles ache horrendously. However, she didn’t mind too much. The important thing was that her clan was all well, and in her opinion she had not been to bad at healing considering she barely had any herb knowledge. Actually, it had been kind of fun. Maybe she could go inquire more about herbs sometime in the future, it could come in useful if there was another situation like this. She was quite proud of herself recently – she’d destroyed and killed two ThunderClan warriors in the battle, which they absolutely deserved, fought one more and then healed a bunch of her clanmates. Her one amber eye sparkled as she watched everything happen. Her ear had not been treated yet, but it wasn’t bleeding anymore. Perhaps she would go have someone check on her scratches and her ear sometime later, to prevent infection, but right now it was the least of her worries.

Her gaze swept over the cats and she settled somewhere close to the floodstone. At the sight of the leader’s chest her brows raised in worry, but she could understand that Birdsnow wanted to get things done first. Mistypaw didn’t settle next to anyone; she wanted some alone time to process everything and pay attention to the announcements unless someone decided to come over to her. That was quickly over when she noticed Doedapple and Birchbranch talking about patrol punishments. Slackers, slackers, too many of them... and Birchbranch was complaining? She knew Fadingsun was a sensible warrior, so his punishment was most likely righteous. She let out a little sigh but didn’t get involved because Doedapple seemed to have it handled.

[ Open ]

[SeonghwasBunnyEars]

While talking with Treepaw, Fluttermane noticed another apprentice bump into her. She recognized the apprentice as Weepingpaw, he seemed quite shy after what he accidentally did. "Oh, Weepingpaw. It's ok.." She spoke as she looked at Weepingpaw. "Do you want to talk with me and Treepaw?" She asked Weepingpaw. Maybe that would cheer him up a little bit.

// Batt. (Is it ok if Weepingpaw joins?)

Weepingpaw looked up, sniffing lightly and realizing that Treepaw was also there. Weepingpaw heard the kind warrior's offer of a chat and gave a small nod. "I-if it's ok...." Weepingpaw meowed softly. A bit self-conscious now.

[Littlesun0112]

Spider-in-the-corner

Minnowsplash gave an annoyed huff. “I… fell into the river and was confined to rest in the med den a few days before the raid. I guess none of the Thunder-rats wanted to fight me because of that.” They growled lightly in frustration and embarrassment before turning to their Clanmate. “What about you? How’ve you been doing?”

[Bean]

Rainpaw
He/They - 12 Moons

The tabby apprentice has not had a good time. Loosing his tail was hard, mainly because he had trouble balancing himself. He perked his now singular ear up and wobbled over to the gathering clan. He weaved his way through the crowd, tripping over his paws a few times before reaching the floodstone. He went around the back and dug his paws into the stone to get a good grip. They didn't trust themself to climb with their unsteady balance. Rainpaw clambered his way up before reaching his mentor. The apprentice was twelve moons, but he was smaller than other cats. It was fine, Rainpaw didn't care because it ment that he could snuggle with his mentor without taking up much room. Once he got to Birdsnow, he settled down, shaking before scooting closer. "Squeak," they whispered, one blue eye shining up at furbs.

[ poppy - Feel free to have yalls cats notice rain !! Perms from poppy to have rain climb the floodstone o7 ]

[Beanz]

Beanfloat ran over.

[blxze.]

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Goldfish
Tags; Open!

Goldfish licked her lips and heaved her
tired black-and-orange body over to the floodstone.
Fluffing out her pelt she took a deep breath and more
quickly padded over, no matter how it hurt her. The clan
needed its healthy, strong warriors- especially right now.
She recalled Minkpaw's warning briefly, but sighed. She
would be- was being- careful. But the clan couldn't starve.
She wouldn't let them- wouldn't until her last breath. She
felt a prick of empathy for Birdsnow, damaged and injured,
in pain yet focused, and wanted so badly to help her when
she needed it. When she needed help emotionally, when she
needed an open ear, Goldfish wanted to be there for her- and
the rest of the clan. She wanted to be an open ear. And she
would be. Or try, at least.

[paris]

DOEDAPPLE
Warrior - Molly - RiverClan

"Ah," Doedapple said slowly, nodding her head as her gaze briefly flickered over towards Birchpaw. "They must've thought you could've done better, o'else they wouldn't have done that." It's fair, right? To have more hope meant possibly more disappointment in the end. "Though Dusklion will be very mad if he heard that." She had only a faint memory of who Dusklion and Fadingsun were, but she knew them enough as clanmates to know their personality and attitudes.

"The punishment would end soon," The warrior said breezily, lightly. "You can't stay this angry forever." Doedapple's whiskers twitched. Even though Birchpaw wouldn't claw off Fadingsun's ears, the warrior is genuine if she says she'd be willing to do so for Birchpaw.

(Ohh alr! Still haven't grasped a good idea of Doe's personality and is unsure of who the others are atm so expect my replies to be weird too btw ^^" sry)
Rogueheart

Birchpaw / Birchbranch
Beefed Up Tier 1, Lyrebirds Lullaby
a pretty, dappled light-brown-and-white she-cat with deep amber eyes.

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Birchpaw gave a sigh.

´´I guess you´re right..´´ She murmured softly. ´´It isnt like it will last forever.´´

The beefed up molly leaned in towards her sister´s comforting embrace.

´´I just don´t feel like a demotion was necessary, especially since it is only my first punishment. Besides, I got the worst of it. Mothcrash got off easily.´´

Every cat in the Clan knew about Birchpaw´s punishment by now. Birchpaw had not only been demoted, but sentenced to do chores for half a moon, as well.

Meanwhile, Mothcrash had only be confined to camp and sentenced to do chores for a quarter moon. How was that fair?

´´It´s mouse-brained, too, because I know that Marigoldleap had something to do with it.´´ Birchpaw´s eyes narrowed.

[Beanz]

Beanfloat looked up as he trotted over.

[Spider-in-the-corner]

Spider-in-the-corner

Minnowsplash gave an annoyed huff. “I… fell into the river and was confined to rest in the med den a few days before the raid. I guess none of the Thunder-rats wanted to fight me because of that.” They growled lightly in frustration and embarrassment before turning to their Clanmate. “What about you? How’ve you been doing?”



hail-storm nodded his head "i do hope you feel better." he stated looking at the shecat he closed his eyes "The thunderclan rats were foul one stole a kit but they wont be able to anymore." he said solemnly with a twitch of his tail. hailstorm didnt mind killing that cat of attacking the apprentice during the raid he hardly ever showed mercy

[Starii]

Sycamorepelt sat down beneath the floodstone, waiting for the meeting to begin.
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Cinderhive nudges her kits over to the floodstone, signalling them to sit, she didn't usually come to the clan meetings anymore due to her kits, but she felt that todays meeting would be interesting..

Collieheart
GoldenRavenWings

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[Starii]

Cinderhive, stares at her kits, she had nothing to say to their adorable behaviour, 'if only becoming leader and deputy were that easy' she thought, with a big sigh.

GoldenRavenWings Collieheart

(BTW your kits are abt to be around 5 moons old, so end of march they can become warriors! I kinda bumped up the time, so if you want to change it go ahead, just let me know!)

[Blazing]

Birchpaw / Birchbranch
Beefed Up Tier 1, Lyrebirds Lullaby
a pretty, dappled light-brown-and-white she-cat with deep amber eyes.

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Birchpaw gave a sigh.

´´I guess you´re right..´´ She murmured softly. ´´It isnt like it will last forever.´´

The beefed up molly leaned in towards her sister´s comforting embrace.

´´I just don´t feel like a demotion was necessary, especially since it is only my first punishment. Besides, I got the worst of it. Mothcrash got off easily.´´

Every cat in the Clan knew about Birchpaw´s punishment by now. Birchpaw had not only been demoted, but sentenced to do chores for half a moon, as well.

Meanwhile, Mothcrash had only be confined to camp and sentenced to do chores for a quarter moon. How was that fair?

´´It´s mouse-brained, too, because I know that Marigoldleap had something to do with it.´´ Birchpaw´s eyes narrowed.

DOEDAPPLE
Warrior - Molly - RiverClan

Her butterfly pattern glistened under the light of the sun as she listened to her sister, who leaned onto her. She hummed softly, nodding her head. "I agree, a demotion is rather harsh... consider the punishments other cats got." Yet Doedapple had to admit as well that she was quite oblivious to what happened though. She had yet to hear the full story of what happened. "Perhaps you'd tell me what happened at the patrol?" She tilted her head, resting it upon Birchpaw's.

Glancing around, she searched for their other sibling, Cocoonwillow. They didn't seem to be here at the meeting, and Doedapple wondered why.

"I can help you take revenge on Marigoldleap if needed too," She offered in a half-joking manner. "But what'd she do?" Again, she only had a faint picture of the other warrior.

[paris]

DOEDAPPLE
Warrior - Molly - RiverClan

Her butterfly pattern glistened under the light of the sun as she listened to her sister, who leaned onto her. She hummed softly, nodding her head. "I agree, a demotion is rather harsh... consider the punishments other cats got." Yet Doedapple had to admit as well that she was quite oblivious to what happened though. She had yet to hear the full story of what happened. "Perhaps you'd tell me what happened at the patrol?" She tilted her head, resting it upon Birchpaw's.

Glancing around, she searched for their other sibling, Cocoonwillow. They didn't seem to be here at the meeting, and Doedapple wondered why.

"I can help you take revenge on Marigoldleap if needed too," She offered in a half-joking manner. "But what'd she do?" Again, she only had a faint picture of the other warrior.

Birchpaw / Birchbranch
Beefed Up Tier 1, Lyrebirds Lullaby
a pretty, dappled light-brown-and-white she-cat with deep amber eyes.

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Birchpaw sniffed. ´´They´re claiming I took over the patrol when all I did was tell them some herbs we needed to find and suggest places for them to be found.´´

´´They said that Mothcrash and I left Marigoldleap behind, but she followed us out of camp,´´ The she-cat hissed bitterly. ´´She must have snuck back into camp or something just because she wanted to stay with her kits.´´

´´I get she wasn´t there at the time of Mothcrash´s accident, when he fell from a tree into the river and I had to drag him out, but it´s the only logical explanation, you know.´´

Birchpaw gave a whisk of her white tail. ´´Great StarClan, why can´t others just be nice for once?´´ She grumbled.

[FruitBatz]

Birdsnow
she/her | riverclan leader
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Getting up was painful. Moving made her clench her jaw and her ears flattened against her head. But she had a meeting to call. Warriors to name. A deputy to pick. Apprentices to name. Lionhearts. Medicine cats... well, she wasn't sure about that last one. And then punishments. Guards to appoint. Then she had to travel to the StarCave.

God there was so much to do.

Stretching and then exiting her den, she idly kicked a clump of earth to cover one last bloodstain before slowly and purposefully climbing atop the Floodstone, ignoring the pain that stabbed her on her chest where Bumblestar had torn a deep hole. But no sign of her constant discomfort showed as she cleared her raw throat, lifting it to let out a yowl.

"RiverClan! Gather beneath the Floodstone for a Clan meeting!"

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Moonpaw
Black and brown Tabby Siamese mix

(:quivering: don’t know if I should be rping her but I used a prison purrk just please vm or pm me if she’s still considered missing and won’t be getting a mentor or a ceremony!!!! o7 )

The young molly padded towards the crowd as she sat somewhere near the front.

[Alastor]

Birdsnow
she/her | riverclan leader
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Getting up was painful. Moving made her clench her jaw and her ears flattened against her head. But she had a meeting to call. Warriors to name. A deputy to pick. Apprentices to name. Lionhearts. Medicine cats... well, she wasn't sure about that last one. And then punishments. Guards to appoint. Then she had to travel to the StarCave.

God there was so much to do.

Stretching and then exiting her den, she idly kicked a clump of earth to cover one last bloodstain before slowly and purposefully climbing atop the Floodstone, ignoring the pain that stabbed her on her chest where Bumblestar had torn a deep hole. But no sign of her constant discomfort showed as she cleared her raw throat, lifting it to let out a yowl.

"RiverClan! Gather beneath the Floodstone for a Clan meeting!"

[ Dust Dark dino. Jade naiad Catherine furrensic Dirtfur Silverware Abyssopelagic Demeter Astraea Sklee JackHunt_17 eris Frozen Reign WinterMara poppy Fritter Wintersun starry staurn carmen Beetlenose Swiftheart <3 Galaxy_ Lillith Apollo. tally bubble[error]. Bean Bean. Tecumori Rogueheart SpiritWolf_yt sol. MockingRabbit forest Cherry~ Caspian Red Dawn Starii Sakura. lem~ violin dragonwind Spookez. Choi_San_Byeol Ymir FruitBatz redshiftreign Frosted pelt Cinnamon~ Eden The Doctor Cornbread1233 Snowyfeathr Omari Pangoligon Katiethewolfchild roo! Spider-in-the-corner Cubeisdagoat tulin Carrot DarkGold SunsetWhisker Ladiebugg ChaosBringer. shoomy! Wyv3rn Batt. RavensDove Sleek Theodore_510 leopard. Shellwhisker leopardheart00 Moonlit LunaStar22 Fish TheRadioDemon CapriSunx Micanomancy hawkboi spoon_ Blueberry^^^Galaxy Merp Machine Pumpkin Latte Kuwu endlesshax Samantha Desert Rain Frog GoldenRavenWings Firestar512 tinypaws DaphB) Moon Shark Kieran. pink.ghostface lesbianism Naila chickadee Collieheart MangofDoom arrow. SomePerson Kida Beanz ~MothDust~ al3cc766 IntrovertIRL Never Bluue Butternose Fawnheart<3 JellyMoons SentimentalSquid Lillexcore ashstar1 RoboPrism Theraphosa Littlesun0112 Fits zozelen Moondapple bramblemask Blazing JuniperSeed 20874 Allimior ]

(sorry for being late!)
Blueriver gathered. Wolfkit arrived

[Zei]

Rogueheart (Are the 3 still apprentices? I'm a bit confused, I'm sorry)

| DOEPAW / DOEDAPPLE |
RiverClan - She-cat

Continued to look around boringly, and she was soon to spot her sister, Birchpaw. Smiling sweetly and brightly, she manoeuvred through the waves of cats until she reached her. Settling down swiftly beside Birchpaw, she shook her pelt and cleaned it slightly. "Good day, Birchpaw," Doepaw said rather calmly, with a sparkle of cheerfulness hidden. The grin never reached her eyes. She heard the anguish whimper and the way their eyes were rather dim as they narrowed.

"How you've been feelin'?" She asked lightly, the tip of her tail slithering towards her sister. Ears flickering, her pupils continued to observe over at Birdsnow, waiting for whatever the leader had to announce.


(should have specified this. sorry. no, they are warriors. birch is currently on punishment for not finishing a patrol.)

Birchpaw / Birchbranch
Beefed Up Tier 1, Lyrebirds Lullaby
a pretty, dappled light-brown-and-white she-cat with deep amber eyes.

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´´Not well,´´ Birchpaw grunted in reply to her sister, Doedapple. ´´Fadingsun has made me want to claw his ears off, though StarClan knows I won´t actually do it.´´

Dusklion could come yowl at Birchpaw for disrespecting her brother all that she wanted to. Birchpaw simply didn´t care.

´´This is my first punishment,´´ The she-cat spat. ´´and I got treated as if it was my fifth.´´

Birchpaw had emphasized the word fifth with an angry hiss.

[ Rogueheart ]

[ Birchpaw / Birchbranch will regain her warrior name and full warrior status on March 12th, 2024. ]
Cocoonwillow came to give her sister a hug "i'm so sorry Birchie, thats Terrible, Really, todays punishments do seem quite extreme" she meowed with a frown


Martenburr, who'd Followed with Cryingkit meowed "Taking Revenge might not be a g-good i-idea... it might just g-get you into more trouble then its worth, plus would you r-really like to sink to their level?"

[Red Dawn]

Nightspark
RiverClan Lionheart
Purrks: Just a scratch (permanently active), Rapid Recovery (permanently active)

Nightspark limped up to the Floodstone...

[paris]

Cocoonwillow came to give her sister a hug "i'm so sorry Birchie, thats Terrible, Really, todays punishments do seem quite extreme" she meowed with a frown


Martenburr, who'd Followed with Cryingkit meowed "Taking Revenge might not be a g-good i-idea... it might just g-get you into more trouble then its worth, plus would you r-really like to sink to their level?"

Birchpaw / Birchbranch
Beefed Up Tier 1, Lyrebirds Lullaby
a pretty, dappled light-brown-and-white she-cat with deep amber eyes.

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Birchpaw sniffed disdainfully at Martenburr´s words. ´´I don´t know where ´Birchpaw is taking revenge on Marigoldleap´ came from, but that is not what I said at all.´´

The molly´s tail tip twitched irritably at Cocoonwillow.

´´You think?´´ She growled, digging her claws into the ground. ´´I got the worst of the punishment!´´

[ Blazing ]

[Dust]

From where she had been recovering, Cherryswirl slowly hoisted herself up with a pained grunt. She was definitely over having to rest up this long because of her wound from battle. Attending a meeting was something though, and honestly she was excited to see Bird back upon the stone but stars... she looked rough too.

Settling into her usual spot with a grunt, the lionheart gave a pensive glance around before settling her attention on Birdsnow.

[Zei]

Birchpaw / Birchbranch
Beefed Up Tier 1, Lyrebirds Lullaby
a pretty, dappled light-brown-and-white she-cat with deep amber eyes.

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Birchpaw sniffed disdainfully at Martenburr´s words. ´´I don´t know where ´Birchpaw is taking revenge on Marigoldleap´ came from, but that is not what I said at all.´´

The molly´s tail tip twitched irritably at Cocoonwillow.

´´You think?´´ She growled, digging her claws into the ground. ´´I got the worst of the punishment!´´

[ Blazing ]
Martenburr gave her a long look "we a-all k-know when a cat gets as mad as you are, the most likely thing to come to mind is Revenge" he said with a snort before Cocoonwillow shooed him off

"now now Birchies, Lets not get rilled up over the stupidity of others, The one who demoted you was probably stuck up as ever if they think such a harsh punishment was required"

[paris]

Martenburr gave her a long look "we a-all k-know when a cat gets as mad as you are, the most likely thing to come to mind is Revenge" he said with a snort before Cocoonwillow shooed him off

"now now Birchies, Lets not get rilled up over the stupidity of others, The one who demoted you was probably stuck up as ever if they think such a harsh punishment was required"

Birchpaw / Birchbranch
Beefed Up Tier 1, Lyrebirds Lullaby
a pretty, dappled light-brown-and-white she-cat with amber eyes.

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Birchpaw rolled her eyes, baring her teeth in the beginnings of a snarl.

´´It was Fadingsun, Cocoonwillow. Fadingsun, the cat most likely to be Birdsnow´s deputy.´´