ShadowClan Grimpeak

[Rose]

Larkpaw
Post Count: 71/100

Fiery amber orbs focused solely on Daypaw, all amusement gone as Dawnstar assigned him a mentor. Eyes narrowed with apprehension merely at the name 'Frostscreech'. What type of name even was that?? Bleh, Frostscreech. Okay... Perhaps Larkpaw was being a liiittle too biased, or too overprotective. Gosh, she'd never imagined herself the overprotective type. But, that wasn't the point here.

As Daypaw moved away from her, Lark called after him, cupping her mouth with her paws to be heard. "Not if I bother you first!" She yelled, and then diverted her attention, glaring daggers into Frostscreech's pelt from afar. She didn't want to get in the way of mentor and apprentice, but if some arrogant fool decided not to treat her little brother right...

Mouth pulled down in a scowl, Lark was distantly made aware that Dawnstar was calling cats to the front. And by the tone the massive leader was using, these cats were definitely in serious trouble. Tensely, the she-cat listened, but thankfully her own name had not been called. Ah, she was safe, for now. However, Larkpaw's tufted ears did perk with surprise when Thornpaw's name was mentioned, and immediately the she-cat's gaze went searching for the cat in question.

[ @candy hearts. - Daypaw / @Lambert - Frostscreech Mention ]

[puppeteer]

Dappledleaf was trying to keep unruly kits in the nursery, and watch her son become an apprentice, when she heard Dawnstar call her daughters name. Thornpaw. Her heart dropped and her eyes went wide. Oh no... her baby was going to be exiled... She felt like she was going to throw up.

{ @Fawnhearted @Undertaker }

[gravekeeper.]

Flamefrost stepped forward. I’m gonna die, aren’t I? he realised, I’m gonna die or get exiled because I was being stupid. I could have helped more instead of lazing around like a kittypet. Flamefrost waited nervously for Dawnstar to do whatever she would do, and accepted his pitiful fate.


@Undertaker

[wilt]

FROSTSCREECH

The Smokey bengal wanted nothing to do with this meeting other than Brackenfire. But alas,He couldn’t simply challenge her on a whim,now could he. The large tomcat padded over to the freshly made Apprentice. Seemingly chit-chatting with another cat if the same rank. Frostscreech had yet to find it the slightest bit amusing. “You. Small child,Daypaw. It is nice to meet you. Hopefully you can prove to be useful and actually serve a purpose in Shadowclan. I will not say I do not have doubts on that though.”

This Other cat was…annoying to him.Clearly she had issues,ones that related towards the eyes. “I would appreciate if you remove your gaze away from me. I don’t not require to be watched….like you.” Frostscreech then cocked his head to the side. Eyes fixated on the gathering cats who were surly about to be dealt with. It was a small price to pay to stay among the rank of warrior and apprentice in Shadowclan. They should have done as they were instructed and not failed to complete the task at paw. It was quite embarrassing to say the least.

@Kat - Larkpaw @candy hearts. - Daypaw

[Pitou]

**Cougarivy**

@Angelique @vellichor

Apprentice ceremonies...Nothing truly bored Cougarivy, her mind could keep herself entertained, but apprentice ceremonies were one of those necessary chores in the scheme of clan life. She understood what it meant but the whole show of it seemed pointless. Nonetheless, she kept herself still, flicking her tail, as Dawnstar got through the ceremonial words and welcomed four new apprentices into their ranks. Her ears perked, sitting a little straighter as her own name fell after the list of apprentices receiving reassignments. Make something out of Ratpaw? A smile split the small she-cat's face as her blue eyes left the leader and scanned the crowd for Ratpaw. She'd heard the name plenty but nothing notable, and the way Dawnstar phrased the assignment sent a shiver of anticipation up the enforcer's spine. She flexed her claws into the dirt of the clearing then stood and padded forward to find her newest task, Oh, make something of the scrap, I will, she giggled to herself. Whether she made Ratpaw into an honorable warrior or crowfood, that would be up to her new apprentice.

She stopped when another small voice cut through the din of apprentices and mentors greeting. She looked through the crowd of warriors and apprentices, squinting against the rain, and stopped on one of the apprentices Dawnstar had named, Galepaw. The smile on her face grew and she redirected her walk to bring her to Galepaw's side. "Are you questioning your leader's judgement?" she giggled. "That's pretty bold, if you ask me. Especially in your position." She stopped as she noticed the tears falling off the young apprentice's face; her head cocked curiously. "Tears?" she giggled. "Oh, yummy. Yes, you are quite the Shadowclanner. Buuut, as fun as your little tantrum is, how 'bout ya save it for what Dawnstar has to say, yeah?"

**Elmshadow**

Frostscreech, Shadefrost, Slytiger, Lynxblossom, none of the new mentors truly stood out to her but neither had any of the kits who earned their 'paws so it seemed fitting enough. He was happy enough to sit through the rain for the clan to name more 'paws, a necessity for the continuation of the clan but, as usual, he held little hope for the new ranks. So many apprentices seemed to take off lately, he wasn't going to get his hopes up for any of the new ones until they proved themselves. His last subjects of intrigue had disappeared, a rather disappointing realization, so he could only hope that Shadowclan would produce more who wouldn't be so disappointing. He figured only time would tell and didn't care to concern himself over it in that moment.

His interest was captured as Dawnstar began listing off names, many of which he recognized, and not for their positive prospects. His daughter's name stopped him and his eyes switched from Dawnstar to look over the gathered cats. He hadn't seen his youngest in days, mostly occupied with the increase in his duties with the colder season moving in, but her name being nestled among the others was concerning. She'd been subject to his ire previously for not completing her patrols so he could only guess what was to come. He maintained his stoic expression, moving his green eyes back to Dawnstar. He had no defense for a daughter who could not complete her duties though the disappointment coursing through him was frustrating him.

**Sunsetthorn**

The golden warrior watched the ceremony with mild interest through the raining droplets, her flank sharing heat with Branchfire's from their dry vantage point within the warrior's den. The tension that had become so familiar within her chest since her return to Shadowclan was loosening, even more so with every passing heartbeat shared at her mate's side, the kits in her belly that she couldn't yet feel but knew in her heart were growing and strong. Life had seemed to take a turn. She'd spent so many moons convinced she was being punished or cursed, that her loved ones were destined to die, but Branchfire had fallen ill and made it out and now they were setting up to be a family. And then something crashed, her heart stopped, Sorrelpaw. She'd left Chamomilepaw and Petalkit, along with her mother, when she'd decided to return to Shadowclan, she could only hope the two were still together and out there thriving with Loonfeather and maybe even Gingercry. She'd returned to find Ashpaw and Burningpaw gone. Her only remaining family was Sorrelpaw, her little sister. She rose to her paws, her mind only focused on Sorrelpaw and what fate her little sister was about to face being called forward by Dawnstar. The anticipation set her nerves alight with anxiety. She held her tongue but her mind swirled through the worst possibilities.

[vellichor]

// @Ravensong

galepaw

any ounce of sadness that the young cat felt evaporated into anger the instant cougarivy opened her damn mouth. this cat had the audacity to mock and try to shame galepaw in front of his clan, his leader? this cat was trying to paint him in a bad light, and galepaw suddenly found enough strength to stand on his own legs and face the enforcer, eyes ablaze with fury.

"questioning dawnstar's judgement? no, i'm not! if you would listen for a moment you dung-brain, you would know that! it's not dawnstar i'm questioning, it's my lazy patrolmate!" vicious fangs were bared and as he spoke, galepaw inched closer and closer toward cougarivy until he was looking right up at her stupid cocky face. "do you have nothing better to do than make fun of 6 moon old apprentices? i'm being punished for something i can't help, of course i'm going to plead my case! and you are a disgusting excuse for an enforcer! i think even a windclanner could do better than you!" a few droplets of spittle flew out of his mouth as he spoke, but the sandy tabby didn't care. he was seeing red, feeling angry, and more than anything wanted to claw this stupid cat to shreds. his claws were fully out of their sheaths by now, digging into the ground with a malice.

[Pitou]

**Cougarivy**

@vellichor

An eyebrow cocked as the apprentice's entire expression and posture changed in a heartbeat. A new fire lit behind Galepaw's eyes. That was a little closer to what Cougarivy expected of a Shadowclan apprentice but still a delicious insubordination and entertaining drama. She sat down, the smile widening across her face as Galepaw seemingly exploded before her. She suppressed a giggle, knowing it'd only inflame the apprentice further, at the spat, "dung-brain". The young tom was trying to claim he wasn't questioning Dawnstar, and frankly Cougarivy didn't much care whether he was or not, the drama of it all spewing from the apprentice was too good to taint with anything so serious. Making fun of a 6 moon old apprentice, while she didn't see it that way she couldn't see the point the apprentice was trying to make. She couldn't suppress the giggle as the apprentice laid into questioning her validity as an enforcer, noticing quickly the claws unsheathing sending another wave of humor through her. "Touchy kit, hm?" she giggled. "Are you sure Dawnstar was planning on punishing you?" she let the question linger for a moment before shrugging. "Well, hopefully you survive long enough to put up a fun challenge some day, if I'm so unworthy. But for now, hush and let Dawnstar get on with what she wanted to say, yeah?"

[Witchy Madelaine]

Ratpaw - Male[he/him] - Post 51

New mentor? Yes finally. He listened closely to Dawnstar not really paying much attention to the other apprentices new mentors. He was just wanting to hear who his mentor was going to be. Hopefully it was better than Blackfang. How was he supposed to prove himself with a lousy mentor. Well as long as he had an active mentor he didn't care. The name Cougarivy ran through his ears, his one eye brightened. Wasn't that the Enforcer Commander? Yeah it was. He wasn't going to let that get to his head, but it was still exciting.

Ratpaw glanced around for his new mentor before spotting them. They seemed to be talking to yet another apprentice who seemed to be a little ticked off. Once it settled down the deformed apprentice made his way over to her. he kept a straight face and tried his best to force his nerves down. This was a great cat that had lots of others respect. "I promise I'm going to try really hard. I hope I don't disappoint you.", Ratpaw meowed. He was nervous yeah, but the excitement was kind of pushing it away.

[ @Ravensong; ]

[TheNyanCatMinecart]

~ IVYSNAKE OF SHADOWCLAN ~

Ivysnake's ears wanted to flatten against her head due to the driving rain, but she didn't let them. A few water droplets down her ear canal wouldn't hurt her. Many cats emerged from their dens, which was gratifying. She wouldn't judge them for staying in the shelter of the dens - Dawnstar had explicitly said she was fine with it - but the strongest warriors wouldn't cower away from a little rain. She noticed her leader looked unhappy, though, and her silent question of why was quickly answered. There were kits that weren't supposed to be present. Of course. Ivysnake admired their dedication, like Dawnstar, but disobeying a leader's direct orders was never okay. Even for kits, who were bound to be frog-brained. The medicine cat apprentice scowled at them, then returned her amber gaze to the massive she-cat sitting atop the Shadowledge. She didn't have time for the little fluffballs. Her platonic mate and an apprentice had rounded them up, although it made her wonder where the queens were. Dawnstar seemed to allude to this, too, mentioning incompetent Clanmates.

Ivysnake wasn't worried about herself. She had done nothing but work hard and serve her Clan well, though she was still unhappy about the disappearance of her apprentice, Centipedepaw. He had seemed like he'd make a good warrior. Now he was gone. It was his own fault, as she'd concluded before, but part of her wondered why he'd left. Would Dawnstar blame her for it? She hoped not, but she supposed the dark tabby she-cat would have a reason for being upset with her. She'd been his mentor, after all. But I can't control his going missing. Her attention was drawn back to the present as Dappledleaf apologized for not doing her job, then returned to Dawnstar once more. The kits who were supposed to be outside were becoming apprentices. Reassignments were happening, too. Ivysnake's wet fur bristled. Why couldn't cats train their apprentices properly? At least Centipedepaw had gone missing, not her. I would've taken him out for more training if I'd been able to find him. But the list wasn't horribly wrong, so that was good, she supposed.

The black-striped medicine cat apprentice listened idly as the new mentors were listed. Oh, Vixensnarl might be getting her other apprentice back? What had happened there? It seemed like her apprentice had gone missing, not her. Well, of course - Ivysnake would've known if her platonic mate had vanished. She curled her tail more neatly over her paws and ignored the feeling of her sopping fur as Dawnstar proceeded to call multiple cats up. What was going on? She did not look pleased. Were punishments happening? Ivysnake's ears pricked, defying the persistent rain. It was good. Maybe cats would finally get in line once others were punished. Then one of them, Galepaw, began screeching at Dawnstar. Ivysnake's head whipped around to look at him. How dare he speak like that to her? He had a point - he couldn't do anything if his incompetent mentor hadn't taught him how to hunt. But he could've gone back and told someone. If the tall tabby was guessing correctly, these were cats who had failed patrols. It made sense based on the way the tan-and-cream tabby was talking. He could've been much more mature about it, she thought as she viewed the ensuing discussion through narrowed amber eyes. He doesn't have to be a mouse-brain.

[Wings]

-Tallpaw-
@NinjaBloss

Tallkit, now Tallpaw stood above the rest with her above average legs. And although she looked older than her other paws, she was just as young and excitable. The new apprentice rushed over to her mentor, her ears flicking rain away when she arrived. "Hiya! I'm Tallpaw!"