RiverClan Skyridge

[_Nacht_Mango-_-]

Originally Posted by ~'Atlas-The-Lemon'~

Blue {They/She}
A Russian blue she-cat with one blue eye and one foggy blue eye-this eye being 40% blind.
First, Blue was scared. Scared a fight was gonna break out. Scared that PikeStar would be killed and dragged into the forest for the birds to eat. Scared they would loose the one cat they truly wanted around, besides SmokePaw and Beechkit of course.
Then Blue was worried. Worried she would be kicked out if GingerFrost was the leader. Worried Jay would find them and kill them. Worried the clan would fall into disorder and chaos.
Now, Blue was mad. Mad that these cats were turning on a cat who tried his best. Turning on a cat who gave her a second chance at a better life. Mad that these cats were whining like little kits when this cat was sacrificing his life, or lives, to help and care for them.
She turned to the direction of SwirlSplash and PebbleSplash. They looked at the cats with pride. She was glad others would stand up for this amazing cat who did the best he could.
"SwirlSplash and PebbleSpash are right!" Blue yelled, with confidence "I may be just an outsider who came out from nowhere but PikeStar gave me a chance! A chance to live a better life! Everyone here needs to think about how much PikeStar has gave up for us and about how much he could not be helping us now and how much he could've left us to die!
{ @Captain - Pike mention }

Swirlsplash smiled at the she-cat, dipping her head in respect

[Madelaine]

July heard his name and carefully moved out from he was once again. The young tom kit looked around nervously at the other cats. Would they continue to argue? Would an actual fight break out? If so he was prepared to run straight back to the nursery. That was not what he signed up for. Maybe fighting the other clans, but fighting among their own clanmates made him feel ill.

[Estelle]

And the yelling and berating continued. He could hardly get a word in – in fact, he could get no word in at all. Everyone spoke over one another again and again, until eventually voices became impossible to discern. They were right. This wasn’t the RiverClan he grew up in. Then one voice stood out, and for a moment, his world stopped; Pikestar was stepping down? His eyes flew to the larger feline, shocked and taken aback expression covered by neutrality and thought within the blink of an eye. This was beyond… He didn’t know. Gingerfrost didn’t know. All he knew, as Tinystorm and Beansprout’s words stated, is that he wasn’t worthy of being a leader. He could improve as a deputy, not as a leader.
”That’s why I won’t be your leader.”
After some thought, he raised his voice and mew those few words in response to the retaliation he’s already received.
”I am not fit for a leadership position. Although I can try to improve as your deputy, I cannot as your leader. I won’t be taking the position.”
His eyes turned to Pikestar, head dipping.
”I’m sorry.”
He murmured before sitting back down to allow the meeting to continue. There was a heaviness, a guiltiness, in his chest. But ultimately he knew this was the right choice. Now for the apprentice ceremonies.

 

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[Moxie Foxy]

"This Is Stupid" Sassafras'eyes murmured under her breathe

"WELL IF YOU AIN'T GONNA LEAD THE CLAN WHO WILL? I SURELY HOPE NOT ONE OF THOSE GROUCHES UP THERE MAKING SUCH A DISRESPECTFUL SCENE!!!" she skreeched...

(but see's the one causing a scene at the moment is you for yelling girl *chuckles*)

[Twisted.]

Maybe this wasn't the right moment to smile, but Berryflare was smiling anyway. Gingerfrost had refused! She thought of so many things too say like, ha, everyone knew you weren't ready for leadership, or He's too young to be a leader, great star-clan I don't pay much attention too deputies but how long had he been one anyway? No wonder he's saying he can 'improve.' Ha! I doubt it! Berryflare decided not too say them though. Pikestar or even Gingerfrost would probably get mad at her.

Who will be leader now? She wondered, watching as the breeze carried
rock. She shook her head, this was madness! The leader was stepping down and the deputy won't accept the position! Great star-clan what will happen next? The medicine cat's herbs stop working? Berryflare sighed ... maybe she wasn't right too go against the tom. As her smile faded away, she started to feel sorry, for the first time for a deputy.

She sighed, stood up and returned too her original spot for meeting. It was continuing after all. There was a kitten ready too be an apprentice and some rouges or something to receive clan names and get mentors. Berryflare sighed once more when she realized how long this meeting could last. She could barely handle apprentices annoying behaviors and now she had too go through this. A meeting. A meeting with loud, annoying, crazy cats. Yes, she was probably one of them, but she probably wasn't ... or maybe she was. Oh but she couldn't be. Wait, she was one. Though - Berryflare quickly interrupt her thoughts by hissing a remark at herself. She sighed once again, maybe, just maybe all the cats here weren't loud, annoying or crazy. She sat down and started paying more attention, something she hadn't done in a while.

[vellichor]

Beansprout
RiverClan Warrior

// disclaimer: beansprout's views do not necessarily correlate with my own. \\

As chaos surged around him, the voices surrounding Beansprout roared and combined into an incomprehensible clamor. He didn't hear anything that happened. Even if cats were speaking to him, he kept his gaze focused on Pikestar -- or was it Snowleap, now? Either way, his brain was clear and focused on his target. That cat who he loved as, well, a cat, but was never meant to lead RiverClan. A nagging thought in the back of his mind hoped that Snowleap would be able to find peace within RiverClan with the group's burdens off their shoulders. Perhaps his roleplayer would have some joy as well, for he was just as lovely as Snowleap was. [ @Captain ]

Everything came back to him when Wormbite [ @x ghostie ] -- lovely, beautiful Wormbite -- appeared at his side, dark fur brushing against lighter gray. He couldn't help it; even in the middle of unthinkable chaos, Beansprout smiled. The siamese cat would try to press his nose gently onto Wormbite's cheek. Now, he was able to take in the rest of the events.

Just in time, too -- Minnowpaw [ @Larissa ], an apprentice he knew, made their way to the medicine den, looking unwell. As much as he wanted to check up on the kid, Silversnow [ @puppeteer ] confronted him. However, her angry words fizzled away, so Beansprout didn't even think of it as worthwhile to acknowledge them. He didn't want to drag on arguments unnecessarily.

And then... Raccoonear. As she spoke, it was grating, like claws on rock. Beansprout's tail lashed nearly out of control as Raccoonear fed into his seething anger. With a scornful laugh, he stepped forward into his Clanmate's space, tilting his head up as he spoke. "You call us ignorant? You say we're trying to 'play hero', huh?" With a dismissive snort, the siamese continued. "Ferretsnap [ @lio ] put it nicely, but I won't. Both of your options are awful." Fangs bared as he went on. "Our options are another lazy leader or have a kid choose who leads the entire Clan? Who's the ignorant one now?" Beansprout's blue peeper narrowed, filled with fury. "Maybe if you thought for just a second, you'd realize that the last time a brand-new medicine cat held the fate of RiverClan in their paws, we got stuck with Kestrelstar!" Finally, he stepped back. "Maybe instead of pinning a life-altering decision on a kid, you should work on pulling your head out of your ass." As much as Beansprout disliked Stonepaw [ @carmen ], expecting the new medicine cat to make a decision this important was far too much pressure. That kid should be focused on learning herbs and getting to know his Clanmates.

Speaking of Stonepaw, the young cat appeared at his side and asked him a genuinely good question. If not Gingerstar, who to put in charge? It took him a few moments of thought, but Beansprout quickly came to a conclusion.

"Me."

Something set in his chest, hard and fast like a rock. "None of the high ranks -- not Gingerfrost [ @Estelle ], not any of the Shields, have displayed a full, unwavering faith in RiverClan. Many of them act only in situations like this. Like Raccoonear." With an unpleasant look, he gestured to the deranged cat. "RiverClan needs someone who can guide this Clan in times of peace in order to avoid chaos. And I am that cat. I'm confident of that." At the suggestion of a council of sorts, Beansprout shook his head. "RiverClan needs a leader, not a council. Though it's not a bad idea, cats will yowl and scream for power, desperate to be a part of this council. Some only step up when power is up for grabs." He thought grimly of all the cats who shouted directions into the void, hoping to be the one to command this unruly crowd. Unlike all those, though, Beansprout's message was heard and spread. "RiverClan needs a leader dedicated to them, not just for the -star suffix and the 9 lifetimes."

When Stonepaw went to tend to Minnowpaw (thankfully; the latter didn't look too good), Beastflame [ @ophelia ] approached. Instead of reprimanding Beansprout, the warrior offered a genuinely rational proposal. Wait until this meeting was over. Let the new apprentices and warriors have their time in the sun. With a slight dip of his head, Beansprout replied, "You're right. this is an issue, but our young should have their time in the sun. We've waited moons for a stable leader, and we can afford to wait until the end of this meeting."

As Briarkit [ @jupiter ] stumbled up to him, Beansprout listened as the kit wailed about him turning tail on Snowleap. Flattening his ear, the cat responded in a gentler tone. "I like Pikestar, I truly do. He is an amazing cat. But he's just... not ready to be leader. It's better for him to go back to being a warrior. Where he can be.... happier." His voice trailed off. Then, with a shake of his head, Beansprout spoke again, concern thick in his mew. "You need to go back to the nursery, or the medicine den. You're obviously not doing well." Who was supposed to be looking after this kit? "Lilycreek? [ @sol. ] Please take Briarkit out of this meeting. Get someone to take care of her. She shouldn't be here." With that, the warrior's focus was back on the meeting.

The next one to pipe up against him was Goosecurl. [ @wren ] He ignored the cat's words, choosing purposefully not to indulge their idiotic rambling. But then... "Goosecurl, do you really think keeping Briarkit at this meeting is a good idea?" Beansprout offered an incredulous stare toward his Clanmate. "No. Briarkit needs taken care of. I'd think it's pretty damn obvious that she's unwell." As he was going to continue, though, a new piercing voice demanded his attention. With a hiss in Pebblesplash's [ @~Fawn.Heart~ ]'s direction, Beansprout retorted, "I'm so sick of having to tell you cats to get your heads out of your asses. Open your eyes! If you think Pikestar is really the best example of a leader out there, then maybe you should get your brain checked out. Leaders are cats at the forefront of everything. Leaders are the ones who make the tough decisions and stick by their Clans. Leaders have 9 lives because they are meant to defend their Clan with all of them!" With a low growl, the siamese sat down. "I won't be going anywhere. Unlike some cats, I want to fix this broken shell of a Clan, not abandon it. Thanks for the suggestion, though." He was done talking to cats. He needed to hear what Snowleap and Gingerfrost had to say.

As Snowleap conceded that leadership would, in fact, be talked about post-meeting, Beansprout felt his hackles lower. The warrior hadn't realized how tense and defensive his posture was until there was just a touch of reprieve. He wouldn't say anything in response to Snowleap, allowing the meeting to continue as it should. But that was when Gingerfrost interrupted with his statement. Shock and a bit of respect flowed through Beansprout's veins. He felt calmer than before, and spoke directly to the deputy.

"You may need to improve by a landslide, but I'm glad you're not another leader making empty promises. I'm glad the leader position will be for someone else. Hopefully, someone who leads by a better example than Pikestar."

[Cinderspirit]

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Beechkit (he/him)
RiverClan ❍ 7 moons
brown-furred tabby tom-kit with black stripes and golden eyes
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It was finally happening.

Everything Beechkit had dreamed of, hoped of sincs the day he could emerge from the nursery. Pikestar had just called his name for an apprentice ceremony. His. But when he heard that Stonepaw may get to decide the Clan's future, he bristled. Stars he hated that cat. And really he had no reason to. It wasn't Stonepaw's fault this was happening, some tiny part of him tried to rationalise, but his emotions got the better of him and he seethed hotly for a moment, glaring daggers at the young tom. He became an apprentice before me. It was partly his fault that my apprentice ceremony has gone like this.

Another thought hit him them. Will anyone even remember this meeting for my apprenticeship, when it was the meeting Pikestar stepped down? He directed another, more subtle stare at Pikestar and the other High Ranks as he stepped up to the spot under the Streamstone that the little gathering of cats had left. It didn't matter now. All that mattered was the he was gonna be an apprentice, and one step closer to his dream.
[OPEN TO INTERACTION]

[ophelia]

BEASTFLAME
^^^^^^^^
Thankfully, the chaos seemed to be fading. The roaring in the warrior's tufted ears was subsiding to a rumble. The screaming ceased, succeeded by more civil debates, arguments, and discussion. It was much easier for Beastflame to tune out the unnecessary noise and irrelevant chatter, but he still almost missed it when Beansprout [ @vellichor ] responded to the young medicine cat's [ @carmen ] question. Almost. His amber eyes widened by the smallest margin, and he glanced briefly at the other warrior. Well. That was...ambitious. Beastflame didn't even know a cat could do that, nominate themselves as a warrior. Honestly, though, it didn't sound like the worst idea to the tabby tom. Beansprout was certainly experienced, and well respected in the clan. Even Beastflame looked up to the other tom occasionally.

Still, the question nagged at the back of his head. Beansprout had been so quick to call for an overturning of the current High Ranks. He didn't seem to get along well with Stonepaw, either. And he was rather emotional. None of this meant that Beastflame disliked the other tom, it just made him slightly nervous about the prospect of him becoming leader. Shouldn't StarClan have the final say in this?

Realizing he was focusing on the exact opposite of what he'd just told everyone else to focus on, he shook the thoughts from his head, sitting decisively beside Beansprout, Wormbite [ @x ghostie ], and Raccoonear. Gingerfrost's [ @Estelle ] collected voice entered the fray, and Beastflame found himself surprised again. That was a record, he was pretty sure. He didn't know the deputy very well, so he didn't know how to feel about his decision. But it wasn't his decision anyways, so he didn't linger too long on thinking about it. He gave Gingerfrost a solemn nod. One step at a time.

Then, Pikestar [ @Captain ] was beginning to speak once more, and Beastflame returned the leader's smile with a sad one of his own. He wanted to speak with the other tom when this was all over, but he was sure that there would be quite the lines. Pikestar probably didn't even want to hear from him. After all, he'd just gone along with the whole situation. Perhaps he should have been more like Pebblesplash [ @~Fawn.Heart~ ], speaking out in rejection of those who opposed Pike. But deep down inside, Beastflame knew that was not the path that would lead to the best result for the clan. Who was he to refuse Pikestar's decision? Only they knew what was best for them.

Suppressing sentimentality, he focused on the words coming from the leader's mouth. Beechkit. [ @Cinderspirit ] His eyes tracked the tom as he walked past to stop in front of the Streamstone. There was anger in the young cat's eyes, which sent regret through Beastflame. "Now is your time," the large tabby reminded the soon-to-be-apprentice, giving him an encouraging nod. It must have been frustrating to receive a ceremony at a time like this, with so much overshadowing. But Beastflame was going to give the cats the spotlight they deserved, even if so few others would.

[JackHunt_17]

Cloud heard his name and approached tentatively towards the streamstone

[shaae_26]

So much going on, with Pikestar trying to move on with apprentice ceremonies and then Gingerfrost saying he won’t even accept the role as leader made things even more hectic, at least in Duststreams mind