Sunkissed Creek

[dino.]

Bumblestar led the group past the border. ShadowClan scent was faint, which meant they probably hadn't been in the area for a while. Not that she minded - their absence would make it easier to cover the Creek back up with ThunderClan scent anyways.

"Just start marking," she called over her shoulder as started up herself. "Dunno when Dawnstar'll show up, but assumin' she does, don't cause any trouble."

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[Rani]

Mudhound
Thunderclan Hornet | They/them | 35 Moons
Bilingual T2 | Flock Together T3 | Rapid Recovery | Beefed up T3

Walkies!!!! They were going on fun territory reclaiming walkies and Mudhound had gotten away with tail catching with little consequences! Honestly the tripod had expected to get punched for it and had found it worth it, but nope!



So on this patrol the tripod was skipping along, walking on air tail wagging as they went, a complete contrast to their clanmates. "Aw come one Woofie and Spider-dude! Loosen up, we got our creek back! It just feels weird because it doesnt smell right, and we can fix that. Even if shadowclan creates trouble they'll find it hard with two hornets a leader and a deputy!" Utterly unconcerned as always Mudhound was and it showed by how they were wildly rolling around to lay down some scent marks and brushing up against any trees and bushes they came across. Time for the creek to stink like thunderclan (or at least Mudhound) again!


@Starfall @dino. @BEAR.

[Wingnettle]

Lynxshade

Shadowclan Enforcer
33 moons | she/her
Shadow Fiend | Primal Instincts | Beefed Up (T3) | Bilingual (T3)

Lynxshade padded out into the sunlight, cherishing the warm feeling of the feeble warmth. In newleaf, she guessed, this place would be a lot livelier.
"This is Sunkissed Creek. This place belonged to Thunderclan not so much time ago, but is now ours. Even though it seems peaceful and so on, even here we might bump into predators' dens. Also, don't bother yourself into trying to fish here. There is only slim, small fish that no Shadowclan warrior would even try to eat. It is still a good place to hunt, though."
She turned back to check on Rainpaw, even though that should be Amberfern's job. Today she was teaching an apprentice and a warrior. A new thing, for sure.
"If you have any questions, throw them at me. Meanwhile, I'll lead you to Shadow's Break."

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@SuspiciousMindz @Warriorsfan9054.1

[Undertaker]

@dino. @Starfall @Rani @BEAR.
She arrived as silently as her clan's name, not too long after she picked up the fresh ThunderClan scent. She was rather intrigued by the patrol seeing as both clan leader and deputy had come out here, the other two warriors were currently nobodies until they turned in somebodies worth remembering.

Dawnstar tensed her muscles and leaped up to sit on a tree limb. She did not bother with pleasantries, she wasn't here to chat merely here to make sure no one set a paw out of line. She didn't need imbeciles from her clan causing trouble and wanted to ensure ThunderClan wasn't arrogant enough to take extra territory. Once done they'd part and hopefully wouldn't have to see each other's ugly mugs for another moon.

[BEAR.]

"It feels weird 'cause I haven't been here before." Mudhound was looking ridiculous, rolling around much like their namesake. Wolfhive was concerned by the prospect of an ambush as this seemed like an optimal time to do so.. Get an enemy Clan's leader and deputy out of normal territory bounds, with only a couple cats in escort. Made more sense than when RiverClan tried on a whim.

He'd started laying the markers when movement caught his attention, and his hackles rose. Dawnstar wasn't the issue - it was the warrior (Lynxshade) wandering in with another and an apprentice, saying Sunkissed Creek was ShadowClan's. Either they missed the memo, or this was a trap after all. "Does your nose not work? This is ThunderClan's, fleabag, 'n I suggest you get packing to that Break of yours before I start breaking you!"

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[dino.]

Bumblestar noticed Dawnstar first, acknowledging the ShadowClan leader with a brief glance and an accompanying flick of an ear.

Lynxshade and whoever else was with her would have gone unnoticed if it weren't for Bumblestar catching the words spoken. She lifted her head and turned to catch sight of the ShadowClanner stepping into the clearing with what looked like an apprentice and another warrior. Dawnstar would probably handle it later, but as far as Bumblestar was concerned, this was now ThunderClan land and this trio was trespassing. Wolfhive got there first

"Kid's right. This ain't ShadowClan's land anymore, regardless of what you're tellin' your apprentice. Time for you to head out."

[ @Wingnettle @suspisciousmindz @Warriorsfan9054.1 @BEAR. @Rani @Starfall @Undertaker ]

[Warriorsfan9054.1]

Amberfern took up the rear of the trio. She was going to make sure that she knew her territory inside and out, listening to Lynxshade's summary of the area. What a nice little place, she thought. Amberfern took in the surroundings, making note of every detail about this place that she could. As she looked upon the area, her ears perked upon hearing a voice, she spotted a gaggle of warriors approaching them "Foxdung.." she muttered, "Lynxshade!" She called and directed her attention to the approaching Thunderclan cats with her tail.

@Wingnettle @SuspiciousMindz

[SuspiciousMindz]

[Rainpaw]
ShadowClan Apprentice
No Purrks

Rainpaw was following after Lynxshade and Amberfern without a second thought. It wasn't her job to know the clan relations yet. She hardly remembered what happened at the last meeting! She was blindly trusting her warrior peers, just as she was raised and taught.

So, it was a huge shock when the ThunderClan leader herself -- not that Rainpaw knew who that was -- was standing before them! Her blue eyes shot between Wolfhive and Bumblestar; horror shoving the excitement aside within her. Her pelt fluffed up and she chose to stand behind the Enforcer and the warrior, observing quietly from her spot.

Sunkissed Creek was theirs?

She supposed she could remember Dawnstar saying that if she thought hard enough about it.

@Wingnettle - Lynxshade | @Warriorsfan9054.1 - Amberfern | @dino. - Bumblestar | @BEAR. - Wolfhive | @Starfall - Spiderthroat | @Rani - Mudhound

[Rani]

Mudhound
Thunderclan Hornet | They/them | 35 Moons
Bilingual T2 | Flock Together T3 | Rapid Recovery | Beefed up T3

Uuuuuuuuuugh! Even with a simple patrol that shouldnt cause issues there were issues! This was definitly a shadowclan problem, and it didnt seem like an intentional one but was still irritating so with a giant sigh the massive maine coon flipped themself over and stood, padding over to join their clanmates.


Given this still seemed like a mistake however and one that could be resolved with some humility the tripod tactfully kept things light and happy, though they were a bit tense and ready to move should things turn.
"Looks like someone wasnt at the latest gathering~ I wouldnt stress though Miss," Looking at Lynxshade specifically "mistakes happen and I dont think anyone will be mad as long as we keep calm and no one starts trouble! See little guy" To Rainpaw "Even warriors make mistakes, its a good lesson to learn really! Shouldnt be too much of a loss really given how your mentor(?) doesnt seem to like the creek hehe!"


Which wasnt a shock, shadowclan probably had no clue how to properly use a good thunderclan location like they did so it was already wasted on them. Their loss, even if they didnt know it but hopefully they didnt make it a bitter loss by trying to resist when Dawnstar had handed it over willingly. If they tried they'd end up beaten and then the leader herself would probably beat them again once they got back.


@BEAR. @dino. @Starfall @Wingnettle @SuspiciousMindz @Warriorsfan9054.1

[Wingnettle]

Lynxshade

Shadowclan Enforcer
33 moons | she/her
Shadow Fiend | Primal Instincts | Beefed Up (T3) | Bilingual (T3)

This is bad. Lynxshade really wasn't at the last gathering, and she hadn't even heard the last news from her clanmates. Why didn't Dawnstar announce this at a meeting, first of all? Why did I have to make such a terrible mistake, of all?
She felt like a rock had fallen right on her head, waking her in the worst possible way. Dawnstar would probably demote her to something shameful for this embarrassing mistake, but right now the problem was another one. She needed to ensure his clanmates' safety first and foremost.

"Amberfern, Rainpaw." She whispered and flicked her tail, ordering them to stay behind her. It didn't look like one of the Thunderclan cats was going to attack, but better safe than sorry.
Of course, Bumblestar had to be there! She was always tripping in Shadowclan's paws.
Lynxshade forced her fur to lie flat and sheathed her claws. With a calm, cool voice she replied: "It seems that while I was teaching these two about Shadowclan's territory, I accidentally missed Thunderclan's scents and misstepped. I hope you'll be as kind as to forgive my mistake and allow me to escort my clanmates back into our territory."

It was hard to reply in such a peaceful, submissive tone as the other patrol threatened to shred them. Lynxshade could feel her dignity begin to melt away as she spoke, but she knew it didn't matter right now. "Amberfern, Rainpaw. Let's go back."
She dipped her head politely to the Thunderclan's leader, ready to turn back and more determined than before to pay close attention to Shadowclan's changing borders.

Great Starclan, is it possible that I miss the Gathering ONLY ONCE and I miss an important announcement that nobody makes me aware of? She lashed her tail in frustration as she padded away, angrier with herself than with the clanmates who hadn't informed her. At least, she hadn't caused any unnecessary trouble.
And what if she had made a mistake? Thunderclan had just now begun to mark their borders with their stench! The universe seemed to conspire against her.

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@BEAR. @dino. @Starfall @Wingnettle @SuspiciousMindz @Warriorsfan9054.1 @Rani