RiverClan Clearing

[Quietheart]

Originally Posted by Cherry~

Slatestripe felt a harsh pang in his chest as he saw the distress on Pikestar’s face. The small warrior watched as the leader’s partial gaze swept over his bickering Clanmates. Even though Slatestripe knew most of these cats were only trying to defend Slatewhisker’s honor, he could still understand why they weren’t helping Pikestar’s situation.

At Pikestar’s announcement for Slatewhisker’s burial, Slatestripe bounded forward. He stood close to the leader, ready to help carry the body if need be. “I’ll be happy to offer whatever service I can,” he told Pikestar, voice a little raspier than usual.

Clearing his throat, Slatestripe turned toward his Clanmates. Eyes narrowed, he said, “We all are under a lot of stress right now. It’s apparent to me that most of you are trying to help by defending Slatewhisker’s honor, but what we all need right now more than bickering is to support one another. If you have an issue with some cat’s behavior, take it up with them privately.”

His voice rang loud and clear. He lifted his muzzle, allowing a degree of anger into his voice as he added, “If any cat feels they can’t attend Slatewhisker’s funeral and behave, then do us all a favor and stay here. Funerals are a time for quiet grieving.”

He hoped he wasn’t overstepping his boundaries, but it seemed Pikestar needed someone to support him right now.

( @canineantics )

Amberbright padded out from the front of the Elders den where she had been sitting from the start. The she-cats gaze was somber and soft. Many deaths in the clan had occurred recently, so she fully understood Pikestars look of defeat. Privatley she wished he was able to be less transparent about his frustrations, but every cat displayed their emotions differently. At his heart Pikestar was still just Snowleap, an exemplary cat who had been entrusted with the care of his clan. But a cat nonetheless. Amberbright felt a little guilty that her thoughts wandered to what Lionstar might have done in this situation.

She flinched slightly at her leaders outburst towards the younger cats gathered around Fernpaw. The clearing looked anything but calm and controlled. She felt a glow of pride in her elderly bones as her sons black gray form appealed to the clan for calm. That feeling was quickly followed by apprehension as he simultaneously almost invited another argument, possibly without realizing it. She padded over to her son the arthritis stiffening her joints. As she reached him she let the back of her small tail brush his pelt softly, trying to quell the little flicker of anger in his voice as he spoke. "It is better to leave your anger out of it." She whispered softly to her son. "There is enough emotion filling the clearing as it is. It's better that you invite all to come, but respectfully remind them that if they interrupt the funeral procession they will be asked to leave."

Amberbright blinked affectionately towards her son, dropping her calico black and grey form to rest by him on her paws. "Not every challenge is met with fury, if you want to lead someday you must be like a stream diverting anger, redirecting it. Guiding the clan to more gentle prosperous waters. Though that boldness of yours will certainly get you somewhere one day." She gave Slatestripes torn ear a quick affectionate lick.

[stardust.]

> Snowkit <

 

Her mama... dead... She still couldn't believe it as she continued to hug Gingercat's leg. She had barely known her mama. Then.. Cloudpaw.. She was yelling and being a Meancat.. And Hollowstorm.. that cat was in her nightmares... She still was.. traumatized by what he did during the meeting where she fell. She was just being completely traumatized, and it wasn't good. It wasn't good at all. Now Pondcat was with her, and Violetswirlcat. Everyone cared about her and her sister. She really felt like she was a Kindcat now. Well.... Now.. Things were different.. "No.. I'm going to go back to the Smallcatden" She spoke to Pondcat's offer of her coming to bury Slatewhisker.. She was just.. too sad right now..

// @spooky sky @Estelle @lonely.lilyx

[sol.]

-Bluebellpaw-

She frowned a little, running her tongue over Snowkit's head in comforting licks. "It's okay if you don't wanna come, Snowkit." She didn't blame her sister, nor did she want to force her to say goodbye. She looked up at Gingerfrost sideways, her eyes sad.

The two of them had barely even known Slatewhisker personally. Why did it hurt so much?

[ @Ghostly Stars @Estelle ]

[Estelle]

From the clearing to Snowkit, Gingerfrost's eyes went upon finally hearing the little kitten speak. He had almost thought she had fallen asleep, but it appeared not. Although, the kit was much calmer now. The shield gave a single light nod, a soft 'hm' sounding as per usual. He watched as Bluebellpaw seemed to comfort the soon to be apprentice before he felt her eyes on him. A quick glance towards Bluebellpaw then back to Snowkit, Gingerfrost leaned down to peel Snowkit from his leg and carefully pick her up by the scruff. He shot a look over the clearing and the kit's sister before wordlessly bringing her to the nursery, where he would set her down in some empty nest before turning around in order to return to the clearing.


[ @Ghostly Stars @lonely.lilyx ]

[perseus.]

Fogcloud's tail was lashing back and forth, that fool Hollowstorm dared to ask for an apprentice, and it just delved into chaos. They growled softly as they lashed their tail, walking away as their grief started to over take them and they felt the tears run down their face as they tried to get away from everything.


Mothdusk was silently suffering from the grief that had filled her, ear twitching slightly as they quickly moved away from the chaos, getting overwhelmed and they tightly wrapped themselves into a ball to try and calm themselves down.

[gravekeeper.]

Originally Posted by Silverfur & Co

Featherspirit purred and nodded looking into his green eyes. "Yea Goldenleaf I will." She purs nuzzling him feeling so happy.

(So sorry this was later than expected)

Goldenleaf purred happily despite the situation the clan was in.

[Silverfur & Co]

Originally Posted by SpookyCloud the Pumpkin

(So sorry this was later than expected)

Goldenleaf purred happily despite the situation the clan was in.

Featherspirit purred and looked at him nodding and looked at the clan and the purring stopped she felt so bad for them

[sol.]

-Bluebellpaw-
[Post 13/100]

She watched as Gingerfrost returned her gaze, and then picked up her sister by her scruff. Part of her was just a teensy bit hesitant at this, knowing Gingerfrost's previous reputation, but let him carry her sister away from the commotion. She watched as the older warrior walked over to the nursery and disappeared into the den, presumably to tuck Snowkit in. It was such a fatherly gesture, her own heart ached for her father. She looked around, trying to spot Ryehawk. Where was he?

[ @Estelle @moonyy For the Ryehawk mention]

[taillow]

Fawnpaw
Disappointment. That's what she was. It had taken a little while for her mind to conjure up an appropriate word, but as 'disappointment' floated by Fawnpaw couldn't help but snatch it out of the air. For yelling, for letting her emotions get the best of her. For stars sake there were kits around, mourning the death of their mother, and what had she done? Yowl to another Clanmate and overstep her boundaries. It made her sick, and in that moment all the young medicine cat wanted was to be alone.

She could feel the the frustrated gaze of Pikestar resting upon her, Silverpaw, and Cloudpaw. Fawnpaw lifted her head from her paws, but her gaze remained dull and unfocused, lingering still on Slatewhisker. She couldn't meet Pikestar's eyes. She knew what she had done, and by opening her mouth Fawnpaw was worried that she might actually be sick from the nausea permeating her stomach. From there she heard her brother speak of burying Slatewhisker and watched as her body was lifted onto his back. Cats came rushing to his side as he began to move towards the entrance - but Fawnpaw remained in place, staring at the spot where the deputy had once been.

Muffled voices spoke to her, but still the young medicine cat remained silent. Silverpaw. Flintfang. Their words... they meant quite a lot to Fawnpaw, if only she could voice it. Then came the feeling of a tongue on her head, and like a chemical reaction being set off Fawnpaw jerked away, scrambling backwards. Round blue eyes stared at Sourpatch, trying to process what had just happened. It was suppose to be comforting, but all she felt were thorns pressing against her. "S-Sorry," she mumbled, embarrassment making her pelt grow hot once more.

Stars. Silverpaw and Stormpaw had each other. Cloudpaw was there. Flintfang was near his sister. Out. She had to get out of here after that abhorrent display. "Give Slatewhisker my goodbye," she murmured hastily, knowing she would be unable to attend the funeral. It ate away at her, piece of her heart crumbling. A little squeak here before she turned and padded away quickly to her den, disappearing inside of it.

[ @spooky sky @Katulaura @RogueSkeleton @wicked celeste @canineantics - Fawnpaw has left! ]

[Faith.]

Originally Posted by Robin feather

Splashpaw

Splashpaw sauntered over.”Hey, what’s up?” she asked her fellow apprentice. “It’s a nice day, isn’t it?”

{ @Littlepaw(leap) }

Dappledpaw looked up, startled by the sudden appearance of Splashpaw. "H-Hi!" she mewed softly, her black and orange spotted fur twitched and then stopped. (She's a shy kitty <: )) Her one hazel eye avoided eye contact as she barely glanced at Splashpaw. "Yeah, n-nice day."