ThunderClan Stormcrest - Page 269

**Omari** · #**2681** Yesterday, 02:09 PM

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Drizzlecloud
Thunderclan
She/her
Purrks: Heightened Perception(active), Herbal Knowledge T2 & Monkey’s Paw.

Drizzlecloud still wasn’t over Springlight’s appearance, so she spent the majority of the meeting zoned out almost completely. Even as announcements were made, she sat with her head lowered, her ears flat against her head, and her green eyes staring blankly in front of her. The voice that most frequently spoke to her, the one that she recognized as the star on her shoulder, interrupted her endlessly empty staring.

Wolfhive and Pinepaw need you right now. Go, see them.

The voice insisted and insisted, she swore that if she could feel the owner of the voice’s touch, they would be brushing their tail over her back. But, no such feelings of comfort came, only the soft voice. With a slow blink, she lifted herself to her paws, and with her head still tucked low she made her way to where Wolfhive and the passed out apprentice sat–er, laid?

She lifted a paw to the apprentice’s chest, before her paw traveled up to the apprentice’s neck–their heart was still beating, still alive. By the looks of it, as she did her check over the young apprentice, it looked as though nothing was wrong… Just overwhelmed. “Pinepaw will be okay–if you’re staying with him until he wakes up, just make sure that he doesn’t get up too quickly after he wakes up. He should take it slow after having passed out like this.”

[ @BEAR. @phantom idk who else is involved atp sorry this is so late i had some complications irl to deal with :c ]

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**babysith** · #**2682** Yesterday, 05:01 PM

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<— Cedarstrike —>
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She-Cat <‐> 35 Moons <-> Warrior <-> Thunderclan
Interacting with:
A grey-brown, long haired she-cat with tabby stripes and big yellow eyes. She is of average stature, if not only slightly on the larger side.

"Well there are foxes, badgers... Right now there's an owl threat. Not to mention other cats." Cedar rolled her shoulders. "You'll grow up to be a fantastic hunter and fighter. But as much as I adore your excitement, I need you to remember you're still small! Much smaller than a lot of the things around... Okay? I just don't want you running into harm's way." Her lips curled into a little smile. "Promise me?"

**kittycatburmise** · #**2683** Today, 06:43 AM

Mallowpaw
97/100

As Mallowpaw watched the new apprentices find their mentors, a commotion caught her attention. Two apprentices were fighting- full on fighting, landing blows on each other. Soon enough a warrior pulled one of them off the other, and then cats were rushing towards them- an apprentice (Morningpaw, she thought his name was), a warrior, and another apprentice. Concern pooled in the pit of her stomach as the young brown tabby fell forward. Her eyes scanned his fallen form, and although she was a fair distance away, she thought she saw his flank move. Part of Mallowpaw wanted to go help, but there was nothing she could do. She wasn't a medicine cat; she would just serve as a hindrance to those who could actually do something.

Then Wolfhive was there, calming the storm, demoting Vinepaw and confining Beetlepaw to camp. He called Drizzlecloud over; surely that was a sign Pinepaw was alive. He wasn't a medicine cat, but he would know what a dead cat looked like, and she doubted he would bother with Drizzlecloud if Pinepaw was gone.

Mallowpaw's eyes were drawn back to Bumblestar as she spoke again. To her surprise, she didn't mention the chaos that had just unfolded, instead warning the mentors of the new apprentices to be careful with them. It was a confirmation that they were underaged; she just needed to figure out why.

Then Bumblestar called two apprentices up for their warrior ceremonies. Mallowpaw's gaze followed them as they approached the Stormcrest and made their vows. Her stomach sank like a stone. They were young. Kestrelpaw looked only eight or nine moons; Morningpaw, six or seven. And they were already becoming warriors. It was just another thing to highlight how behind on her training she was.

They got their warrior names, Flamesurge and Shockhoney. Bumblestar started the chant, but the words were lodged in her throat. It was stupid and petty, but she couldn't bring herself to be happy for them, couldn't bring herself to chant their names with the rest of the crowd. She just sat there, silent, while the joyous cries soared over camp, so different from the bleakness that filled her chest.

Mallowpaw was almost relieved when Bumblestar spoke again. She was choosing the medicine cats. Curiosity pricked her chest, a nice relief from the despondency that weighed it down, as she wondered who it would be. But just as Bumblestar was about to announce her choices, she leaned forward, her eyes unfocusing, blood trickling from her nose. Was she going to faint? Mallowpaw watched, anxiety tying her stomach in knots, as Spiderthroat scrambled onto the Stormcrest to support the leader. After a moment that stretched on and on, Bumblestar came out of her trance, and the deputy slithered off the rock.

My initial plan seems to have been… interrupted. What was going on? Was this the reason for Bumblestar's stupor? Had StarClan given her a vision or something? Trying to fit together the pieces in her mind, Mallowpaw listened as she announced the new healers.

Wolfpaw was the new medicine cat. An apprentice, taking up the role she thought could only be filled by adults. And Hollowpaw would be his apprentice, but the other clans wouldn't know about his rank. Bumblestar's reason made sense; the other clans seemed to have no qualms about attacking medicine cats, and she was sure some purposely targeted them. Mallowpaw could keep her mouth shut.

Bumblestar moved on to reporting a fox attack. Another cat dead to a predator. The going out of camp rule was changed; two warriors now had to accompany any apprentices. Mallowpaw wondered how that would impact her training sessions; Wolfhive would have to bring another warrior along. Maybe Risingstorm; they seemed fairly close.

A shout caught her attention, and Mallowpaw turned her head to see a warrior yelling at Bumblestar about her medicine cat choices. Risingstorm responded in an equally loud and aggressive voice. Hollowpaw snapped at the first warrior, and then Bumblestar stepped in, confining the tom to camp. The second disruption of the meeting- third, if you counted Bumblestar's trance.

Mallowpaw stood up and headed to the apprentice den. She needed time to be bitter process the meeting.

**Jayvines** · #**2684** Today, 10:03 AM

~ Mistheart ~

The small grey warrior remained loafed in a comfortable lump at the edge of the clearing while Bumblestar went about her calling her meeting and proceeded with usual announcements. She really was trying to pay attention, but some of the clouds flitting by above the clearing were just so interesting...

Wait, was that her name?

Grey eyes blinked back to the present and the small warrior glanced around as she tried to assess what had just happened. Little cats greeting other warriors... A kit approaching her and introducing themselves... OH!!! Quickly clearing her throat and sitting up, Mistheart dipped her head down to give Sligpaw a light Boop of her nose in greeting.

"Lovely to uh--to meet you Slugpaw. Hopefully we can start your training soon," she hummed, grey tail flicking side to side as she tried to ignore the shenanigans occurring in the rest of the clearing. Bumblestar was handling it alongside their newly appointed Medicine Cat's, but gosh darn they were babies too weren't they... That was a thought for another time, for now she had a new apprentice to take care of. "Why don't you choose a nice spot in the apprentice den to set up your new nest. I'll uh... I'll pop in to collect you once I am ready to begin your training."

Giving the younger cat a crooked smile, Mistheart gave them a swish of her tail in farewell before skittering into the warriors den to collect her thoughts.

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~ Lioncrest ~

Quietly brooding in his guard spot at the camp entrance, Lioncrest kept his eyes locked outside on the survey-able stretch of forest while he listened to Bumblestar's announcements. All seemed as normal as things could be at this moment, but upon her final statements, the large golden tom froze. She couldn't be... there must have been some mistake. His star couldn't possibly... Slowly turning away from his defensive position, amber eyes flicked wildly across the crowd as he attempted to scan the cats present for Dovefluff. nonononONONONO!!!

Large paws began moving him with purpose before his brain caught up to what was happening. Shoving past any cat that didn't clear his path, he barged into the warriors den and glanced around in a desperate attempt to locate her... Nothing, next target. He moved to the apprentice den, perhaps she was checking on their kits... Nothing... Next target. The medicine den perhaps?! She must have been injured if fur was left behind; obviously she would be taken there for assistance. Shoving his way inside and desperately sniffing the herb-scented air, the golden warrior was met with yet another failure as no sign of his star was anywhere to be found within the confines of camp.

First his son was attacked by those frog-sucking cowards... And now his mate might have been taken by a fox?... No... The forest was a cruel mistress, but this was too much...

Pulling back from the medicine cat's den, Lioncrest stumbled back a few paces before plopping onto his haunches with an uncharacteristically shaky breath. He needed... He needed to check on his kits... He needed... Stars above, he needed a moment to think about his next steps... He could search for her; he would need at least one other cat, but it was possible. Even if the worst was true, at least he'd have something to bury... Something to mourn...

"Hawkcatcher..." the raspy growl ripped from his throat, as the large golden warrior lifted his desperate gaze in an attempt to locate the she-cat who had supposedly found evidence of his star's demise. "Take me to where she was... Please."

[ @Luminous ]