ShadowClan Clearing - Page 956

**Funtime_Foxy55** · #**9551** Yesterday, 04:22 PM

MoonLeaf.he/him. Shadowclan warrior.
He sat in the clearing bored. (Open)

**snowflake.** · #**9552** Yesterday, 04:54 PM

Shadepaw
Pure black pelt; dark mackerel markings; amber eyes
She/her || 6 moons || ShadowClan Apprentice
Agatha Kitty - Silver Tongue [T2] - Shadow Fiend
Mentor: Shrewstep • Post Count: 19/100 • Profile • Bio

Again, Silentpaw didn't answer her right away. Though, Shadepaw could now see his discomfort, his drooping ears. That was a surprise, though she refused to show it. She waited. Damn it, If he doesn't respond... Well, what then? She needed to know. She needed to know if he thought she was weak, so she could improve herself, for Clovepool... She wondered why Silentpaw was so uncomfortable, why he asked that question, why... Ugh. There she went again. Why did she even care? It's not like Silentpaw cared. He doesn't. So why am I even still here? She hesitated, on the verge of getting up, though something stopped her. She didn't know what. She remembered how Silentpaw had asked, You okay? as if he did care. Which was ridiculous. Ridiculous. He doesn't care. Does he? What did it matter? Silentpaw didn't matter. Only Clovepool did. She was angry at herself for thinking these thoughts, and angry that she couldn't stop herself, and angry that she didn't know. It felt like she didn't know anything. I'm so confused. As she was hesitating, as all these thoughts roiled inside her, never making it out of her head, never making it to her expression, her body frozen, Silentpaw finally spoke. Her gaze faltered. She didn't know what to say. He's... Sorry? She stared at her paws, fighting her expression to remain neutral, not trusting herself to look at him. Maybe if she just kept staring at her paws then she'd get swallowed up in them, in the inky blackness that was her fur. None of this would exist. She wouldn't exist. And then everything would be okay. But that was impossible. She knew this. And she knew she had a purpose. Though right now, it was hard to remember. She didn't stop him when Silentpaw got up. She just continued staring at her paws.

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**goodacacia** · #**9553** Yesterday, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Rose

She/Her | Purrks Overlook

Right. So now that they were done with the poisons. . . Tucking those away under her tail so that no idiot passerby decided to have an impromptu, lethal snack, Lostspark glanced down at the calico kit. "That's why we don't have these in the camp clearing for a reason. They're always in the Medicine Den, purposely tucked away at the top and in the back. If someone is going to go into Mossfreckle's den, take out these poisonous plants, and eat it without having any knowledge of what they do, that's on them."

Harsh, but a true reality. Lostspark didn't give two craps about cats who wanted to act the fool. "Okay now listen up, we'll go over these quickly because there are a couple."

[ Cobwebs & Sticks ]

"Cobwebs are the most common tool you will see. Perhaps someone has told you about them, or you've seen them. If you’re trying to stop bleeding, you’ll need to refresh the layers of cobwebs as they soak up the blood. When you’re applying and removing, leave the bottom-most layer. Removing that layer too soon will break any newly forming clots and thus reignite the bleeding."

Onto the more frequently seen around tool. "Sticks are also a necessity to have around for storing cobwebs up off the dirt and away from the other herbs." Yeah... she wouldn't tell him the other uses for that, since he was still a kid. He could learn that later.

[ Marigold & Honey ]

"Marigold is a thick, round yellow orange flower. It's chewed into a paste and layered on wounds after cleaning to prevent infection, basically."

Moving on. "Honey is what we get from beehive - made by bees. It has a use in almost any situation. For wounds, it can be added to poultices to keep the wound from drying out too quickly and furthers healing. Eaten by itself or added to water, it can help soothe sore throats and reduce coughing." She eyed the youngster. He was well-behaved, so this next bit wasn't intended at him. It was lighthearted. "It can also be added to other herbs to make it more palatable especially for fussy kits."

"And... that is the basics you'd need to know." She cocked her head. "If you have questions or want to know more, Mossfreckle is just as well-versed as I am."

[ This is sooo late I'm sorry Condensed all of this into one - it's still in the past when it happened back in the timeline but I just wanted to get it out of the way so you can have this knowledge jotted down for Pale! ]

Palekit
◆ ShadowClan | 5 moons

He nodded his head excitedly several times acknowledging Lostspark's words. These berries. They needed to be picked and store away, so others don't eat it by accident! That was probably a good explanation for it!

Cobwebs. And sticks!

Now that's something he's see on other cats, but lucky enough to avoid having to be wrapped by. At least by his memory. The sticky white webs acted like a barrier for wounds and the stick, well, it acted like a storage unit for the cobwebs to stick onto.

Marigold and honey.

Marigold soundly like such a pretty little flower, much opposite to Nightshade and Deathberries. Those...those match the name certainly well. 'So Marigold helps with infection if it's placed on a wound...hmm okay!' And then there was honey, which was used to soothe the throat and coughs. He'd often heard the elders talk about the cold and the illnesses that was brought on during Leaf-bare. Moss and Grouse would need to store a lot of honey for the Leaf-bare to come.

He did a little run through in his head, so he doesn't forget anything. Deathberries, bright red, dangerous. Nightshade, purple, dangerous. Cobwebs, for wounds. Sticks, to store cobwebs. Marigold...gold! No yellow orange, infections.... and Honey, for cough. He brightly smiled at Lostspark. He'd remembered everything! It was a rather simple lesson to get through, just a couple to memorize. Hopefully he doesn't forget it soon. Palekit would have to make a note to memorize it every night until the information was stuck in his head. He gave Lostspark a small gentle bump on the shoulder with his nose before flashing a wide smile. A smile as a token of appreciation and thanks for the lesson.

"Thank you so much Lostspark! Herbs are actually so cool! I didn't know a flower could do all that, it was honestly...so so amazing!" Palekit continued excitedly before settling down, paws padding at the floor. "Thank you for teaching me...even though its not your job anymore. I'm glad to learn it from you!"

**alec** · #**9554** Today, 04:05 AM

ROOKFIRE
[ he/him | shadowclan enforcer | purrks ]

the sun was yet to creep over the horizon, sky cast in a deep blue as if in preperation for golden rays, sparse clouds moving across the faint reminder of a canopy of stars slowly. it couldnt have been long since the sky had turned from a pure black do this deep, rich blue, with every gust of wind still sharp and biting cool. rookfire blinked steel grey eyes open, squinting at the faint light filtering into the den before rolling from his side to his paws in one smooth yet slightly ache inducing motion. sleeping like he's been deflated didnt normally cause any pain, so, still sleepy as he was, faint annoyance rolled around his head. it was truly mysterious how this hadnt happened before, any of the other early mornings rookfire made his way out of the medicine den and out of camp before the sun announced the beginning of a new day, but when he stepped into the clearing today (or tried before being interrupted), the first and only thing his eyes were immediately drawn to sleepysunrises form, looking a good lot more tired than rookfire thought he had ever felt. honestly, in combination with just finding her outside all alone, rookfire was inclined to believe she had not slept at all. not this night and perhaps not even those prior. however, with the silence thick as sap between the two enforcers, rookfire cleared his throat, finally continued his track by actually stepping out of the entrance and into the clearing fully.
he lingered for a bit longer than usual, grooming his dark pelt considerably more carefully than usually, thrown off by sleepysunrises prensence, before finally steering towards the camp entrance.

[ @Estelle ]

**Rowan** · #**9555** Today, 08:32 AM

♧SpiderPaw♧
Male | 13 Moons | ShadowClan Apprentice | Mentor: Bristle’Thorn | Posts: 91/100
sleek, small black tom with sapphire eyes and long scar on his side
Purrks: Flock Together T2 [ACTIVE], Mind Reader [ACTIVE]
Interaction For: @Marigoldwhisper

He pranced into camp, jittering with excitement. There is no way he just did that- that really just happened? He had passed his assessment…he could officially be a warrior now (we’re going to act like I have the post requirement heh…). He could- he could actually do something but train. Maybe do his best to become an enforcer like every cool cat in this clan? Whatever he would do, his previous anxieties washed away to show a happy, enthusiastic apprentice.

Obviously he’d tell Bristle’Thorn as soon as he saw her. He owed her everything and he finally succeeded her. She’d be proud. However…who could he share with in the mean time? Only one name imprinted in his mind and he could put out his paw on why exactly. Why her? She’s just another apprentice—so why do I feel weird around her?…It was all a mystery to him. Maybe he was sick and she just made his symptoms worse?

She shook his absolute confusion out of his brain, scanning he clearing for MagpiePaw before finally landing his gaze on her and bounding up happily, a grin plastered in his face. Magpie- Magpie guess what?” he chirped, loud enough for all the clans in the forest to hear him boasting.

**Morrigan** · #**9556** Today, 12:13 PM

Venomkit
Shadowclan kit

Mammy had said she could go anywhere she desired in camp, so naturally Venomkit got right to exploring as soon as she could walk. All this was new to her yet it would soon become her domain! Her home! The best home there ever was! Scrambling across the clearing in an ungraceful manner, the large kitten tested her abilities. Her legs may be small but she'd learn how to use them properly soon! No more wobbling! She'd be the fastest cat in Shadowclan!

Green and amber hues flashed with a mixture excitement and determination as a fallen log came into view. Aha! A challenge! Increasing her speed, the toygress waited until she was just inches away from the log and made a clumsy leap for it. Sharp kitten claws dug into the bark with hindlegs scrabbled to climb on top of it. After a few moments of frustrated growling and kicking, Venomkit managed to claw her way onto it. A bit out of breath yet overjoyed at her feat, the braided tabby puffed out her tiny chest and held her head as high as she could in a show of pride. Look, look! Wasn't she awesome!

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**Marigoldwhisper** · #**9557** Today, 01:32 PM

Magpiepaw
She, Her\Apprentice\12 moons\Shadowclan
"One man falls, another takes his place, he chases the wind until the end of his days."

Purrks: Silvertonuge T1 [ACTIVE] Kittysoftpaws T1 [ACTIVE]

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Stars, could days go by any slower? YAWWNNNN. As though it was a ritual, Magpiepaw paced the clearing back and forth as her eyes scanned the entrance. Any time now, any moment. Something big and grand would happen and then she could scream in shock, laugh with joy. But no tears, not a drop. And after that things could be normal and Magpiepaw wouldn't have to fake her awesomeness anymore (which she WASN'T, but it just became harder and harder for her to acknowledge how great she was, a terrible sign). She only stopped when she felt as though her paws were on fire. Though, she usually walked at least ten times more even after the pinpricks of pain.

With a flick of her tail, Magpiepaw sat and flopped onto her side. She unsheathed her claws and took pride in the blood that speckled them as the sun shone through their brittle white sheen. Then she heard something.

The small apprentice perked her ears towards the sound but didn't turn her head completely (in case somecat came around picking fights, fights that Magpiepaw could actually win now). Then a bell sounded in her head. That voice... Stars above, that was Spiderpaw wasn't it? Panic, she was panicking!! What could he possibly want? To complement her? She couldn't handle that, she'd freaking melt... Though an actual conversation sounded just as awesome as it did horrifying. Even as her brain went haywire, Magpiepaw lifted herself back to her paws and shook the loose blades of grass from her pelt. This was stupid, everything was stupid.

He looked happy to see her, surprisingly. Even if she really didn't feel like herself, she smiled back, a genuine reflex that tugged her maw upwards. "Whatcha want? You can't drag me into a conversation if it's boring." She quipped, believing he deserved an edge or two to shield her nervousness, which she must be excellent at because Spiderpaw seemed oblivious to this fact. "Also, why the heck are you so loud? I thought Shadowclan warriors were supposed to be quiet, you bum."