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Post by cowbird on Jul 23, 2020 9:18:30 GMT -5
Abe Bluelotus nodded his head looking outside camp. Stygiansnow and Crowfire looked out as well before the trio looked at each other. “Let’s go.” Crowfire nodded as she walked out. Stygiansnow followed. Bluelotus waited for Morningheart. (Trying to get Bluelotus and Morningheart more one on one time) (Ok!) Morningheart walked a little too quickly to Bluelotus’ side and even though he knew the smaller tom wouldn’t be able tell, Morningheart kept husband habit of blushing uncontrollably around him and looked away while saying, “Where do you want to hunt?”
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Post by cowbird on Jul 23, 2020 9:19:12 GMT -5
Oh... well that’s embarrassing)) (They gotta be together to bolden it, I had to space em so they’d show up srry about that) (Ohhhh ok its fine dear!)
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Post by rockydublin on Jul 23, 2020 10:13:04 GMT -5
Abe
Bluelotus thought for a moment and shrugged. He knew Sensei wasn’t picky when it came to prey, so they could go anywhere really. “This one doesn’t mind.” He spoke, “Is there anyplace you want to hunt?”
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Post by Goldenstar on Jul 23, 2020 13:11:18 GMT -5
Mikah
"Pecan? I love it!" Peartree trilled as she held the pale, feisty kit down and attempted to groom her fur. "It fits her perfectly... For this little spitfire, what about Cashew?"
"Cashew?" Mewed the newly named kitten. She rolled the name around on her tongue and she nodded, managing to peel away from Peartree's paws. She bounced over to her other mother, dearest Cherryseed and sister- Pecankit. She puffed out her chest proudly and laughed. "I'm Cashewkit!" She said excitedly before turning her gaze over the last nameless of their litter, the petite molly with longer fur. "What about sissy?"
"A nut too?" Coldrise purred. "To keep with the theme. "She has those lovely brown stripes... what about something darker? Like Chestnut or Beech?..." ~ "More so than we do..." Hickorypaw sighed, shaking off his building tears. "What do you think our Warrior names will be, Grandpa?"
"Hmm... That's tricky. Our leaders are quite creative," Foxtrot laughed. "Now, Shadowstar hasn't named any Warriors yet. So we'll have to see what he comes up with. Maybe Snowytree or Hickoryheart?" He nodded as his eyes caught on Shadowstar, his form frighteningly thin as he jumped atop the High Stone.
"Come on, it's about to start I bet," he said, giving his grandchildren a final lick as he headed toward the growing ring of cats. "I want to make sure you all look your best for your big day!" ~ "I hope I have time to get to know him before you all leave for the moon. You're welcome to stay as long as you desire though. The meeting with all of our allies is within the next few days and I would hate for you to miss it," he told her gently as he guided the Queen into the sunlight. Outside the nursery, much of the camp was gathering in the shadow of the Highstone, eager to hear good news. By the entrance, a little kit with leaf-like prints on her pelt hurried over to Specterhowl and wrapped her small paws around his leg.
"Papa!" she squealed and the Medicine Cat laughed, scooping her up to give her nose a kiss. "Hey there, Tiny. Tinykit, this is Wrenstar- she's one of Goldenclan's leaders." The wee lass turned her big, green eyes to the pale molly and waved shyly.
"Hi, Wrenstar. Tinykit loves your name!"
"She doesn't use the word 'I' so much. She refers to herself as 'Tinykit' or 'Tiny' instead. I've corrected it but it's how she likes to talk," he whispered to the mother leader. ~ Antlershard's keen eyes caught on the movement, as Shadowstar apparently manifested out of nothing- as he so usually did- and now sat beside Tundrastar on the Highstone. The two cats looked incredible, like opposite sides of the Power Coin. Shadowstar- so thin and lithe and dark with bones showing under a silky pelt and acidic amber eyes. Smoldering. Mysterious. And the other so, tall with broad shoulders and powerful muscles. Tundrastar- with battle-worn ears and a thick, full, winter-ready white pelt and those miscolored eyes. Both were awe-striking in their own way.
"I never thought Shadowstar would look so small," he whispered as the two tom leaders turned to talk to each other. In the next moment, Tundrastar's yowl echoed through the clearing and Shadowstar curled his thin, bony tail around his paws.
"May all cats old enough to catch their own prey, gather here beneath the Highstone for a clan meeting!"
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Rocky
"Perfect!" Heavyrain purred as he pushed to his paws. "Come along now and stick close to me. I'll show you the Water Vale. It isn't nearly as big as Cloud Valley, I'm sure, so it won't take long." ~ "It isn't that we don't like the toms, Ravenkit," Lionpaw told him gently. "It's just that toms... have a specific roll to play in the clan. It's a balance that has existed since our founding and it's just how it is." She shrugged her shoulders. "And I'm not sure really why cats don't like Silverfang. I don't have any issues with him personally. I think holding grudges is silly anyway. Life is too short for such silly things." ~ Mintgem laid her tail gently on his shoulder. "Come on, the meeting has started... let's see what's in store for us, hm?" ~ "We can sit by them for the meeting and we'll talk after, okay Mister?" Nightruby purred, licking Newtpaw's cheek. She used her tail to guide him over to the growing group of gathering cats. She was waved over by their brother- Shadowprism- who sat surrounded by his litter of kits. It would be next moon before it was their turn to be apprenticed. Nightruby sat next to Mistystorm and the pretty dappled molly leaned over and licked Newtpaw's ear before flicking her tail across Detective's shoulder to let him know that Newtpaw was there. ~ Graystone purred at that, flanked comfortably between Nightvale and Desertbluffs as they headed toward the meeting circle. Graystone bumped his head against a Warrior that was familiar to them, a pretty silver and black dappled she-cat with blue eyes.
"Better I see-see-see," she purred. "Glad you're okay-kay-kay!"
"Me too," Graystone said with a laugh as he sat down next to her and beckoned with his tail. "Desertbluffs, Nightvale- this is Echotrace. A friend of mine."
"Hello-hello-hello!" The pretty molly purred, nodding to the siblings. Her eyes did waver a bit when she met Nightvale's eyes and she flicked back an ear nervously. "Meet to nice you- nice to meet you-you-you."
(So. Question. What do you think about Graystone and Desertbluffs ending up together?)
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Abe
Woodenpaw smiled a bit and butted his head against his mentor's shoulder before turning his attention toward the meeting. He leaned his head thankfully on Palesmoke's shoulder. He had missed his uncle very much. As Fogspell settled in beside his mate, a second warm body caught his attention and he was suddenly aware of Emeraldpaw on his other side. The fiery tom purred and looked up at his uncle with big, dark green eyes. He had missed them too. Of course.
"Shadowstar looks like death," Fogspell found himself saying aloud without really meaning to. "I wonder... how many lives he lost to the Fever..." ~ Marblefur nodded and wiped her tears away. She groaned when the meeting was called. That meant Warrior names for her first litter. That meant her babies were grown. A pang in her chest settled like heavy lead and she leaned on Doveheart as they padded out of the nursery and into the clearing. That meant... Her dearest Blackie and Viper would be going on. Back to their roots. Back to their Tribe. It made her incredibly proud... and terribly sad. She twined her tail with Doveheart's own as they sat close to the other Queens.
"At least our kits can grow up together this time, hm?" Marble said rather dryly as she chuckled. "Crystalclan lives on..." her eyes flicked warmly over to where Spottedsquirrel's kits were with their adopted mothers- Cherryseed and Peartree and she wonder if they would ever know the precious blood that ran through their veins.
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Post by Treeheart on Jul 23, 2020 13:49:41 GMT -5
Chris
Cherryseed laughed as their tiny Warrior came bouncing over, announcing her name. Cherry reached and shifted Pecan into one arm to scoop Cashew up with the other, kissing her as well. "My Pecan and Chasew. Sweet as nutmeg."
Glancing up at the longer haired kit, she mewed to gain her attention. The nameless kit turned and gazed at her with big, golden eyes. Cherryseed tilted her head and turned her eyes back towards Peartree with a smile. "What about... Hazel? Little hazelnut," Cherry looked towards their final kit, who seemed a bit confused. "Hazelkit? Hm?"
Hazelkit blinked and offered her mothers a smile, padding over to Peartree and pressing up against her with a purr.
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"Snowytree?" Snowypaw mused, glancing at her brother Hick. "Hickoryheart... hmm... I don't know. What do you think they'll name Tim? Timber... Timberdrift? Not sure."
Giving a soft giggle as Foxtrot went to groom them, she shook her head a bit and followed them, a grin stretching across her face. She couldn't wait...
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"You know, I think I might just ask the others if we can stay for a little bit!" Wrenstar let her eyes roam happily about camp, watching as the members of the clan bustled and lived, so many happier than they seemed when they arrived. She was beyond grateful that they arrived in time to help these cats. Though the losses that occurred before their arrival never fail to break her heart whenever she thinks about it. "I'd certainly love that!"
Wrenstar couldn't help but grin and laugh as Tinykit rushed up to greet her father. Her heart melted as the image in front of her changed, shifting her Tundra with a little kit, kissing and loving them. That's going to happen soon... Stars, she could barely believe it...
"Well, hello, Tinykit!" Wrenstar purred back. "I love your name too! Aren't you precious?"
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Alderthorn couldn't help but wince as she looked up at Shadowstar. He still looked so sick, as well as all of those cured from the sickness. It's still rough to see them all like this. This meeting will have a lot of mixed emotions, she knew that. Giving her daughters another kiss, she ushered them forward to join the others towards the Highstone.
"I think you'll be getting your Warrior names during this meeting," Alderthorn purred to the twins. Sparrow was glued to Dandi's side while the little firecracker was trying to act like she hadn't been sick for days. "Are you excited?"
"Rose's gonna give me an awesome name, I'm sure," Dandi mewed, stumbling a bit on her still slightly weakened legs, huffing when Sparrow swooped in to grab her as if she'd shatter upon hitting the ground. "I'm fine..."
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Post by Goldenstar on Jul 23, 2020 14:59:04 GMT -5
"Hazelkit is perfect," Peartree purred as she nudged Hazelkit along. "Come on, littles! There's a meeting and it'll be your first one. Let's go see what all the bustle is about..." The gray molly flicked her ear and smiled when Crowcharm waved at her and she headed over, guiding Hazelkit with her tail as she tried to weave around the outskirts of the mass of cats.
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(Gonna pause these to get to the meeting.)
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Shadowstar waited for the rest of the clan to gather before he said anything. His voice shook off his tongue and was unsteady and raspy but the usual fire was there... and something else. "Cloudclan... I have never been more proud to call this my clan... To call you all my kin. For the members of Cloud Valley have lived now through the hardest times that the clan has ever faced. The coldest winter in years, the hardest battle we've ever faced... and now an illness that has eradicated others in its path. And still we stand!"
A chorus of proud, strong yowls came from around the mass and Shadowstar lifted his head. "But the challenges have not gone way without their losses." His voice tapered and there was an uncomfortable hush across the clearing. "May we remember- and never forget- all those we lost during the winter, during the War, and during the outbreak." He closed his eyes. "May Starclan rest the souls of Tansypurr, Blackbriar, Ravencrypt (I'm gonna do his death scene later), Coralwish, Tigerstripes, Raspberryglade, Sweetpaw, and Spottedsquirrel- who died during labor." The silence thickened and was sliced with a few mewls of mourning. When Shadowstar's eyes reopened, they were blazing with the fire of his mother's name. "May the losses now be over. May the storm end so that the rainbow can be seen at last... And like any storm, like any rain, there is life..." He cleared his throat. "Standing next to me is Tundrastar- one of the leaders of a clan Cloudclan has been estranged from for many years. We owe him, his mate- Wrenstar, and their gifted Medicine Cats our very lives and continuity. Welcome Goldenclan! For our brethren have come home!"
"Praise to Goldenclan!" The cry came from Harbinger, the tom lovingly wedged between his two daughters- who were thin and sickly looking but yes, very much alive.
"Thank you, Tundrastar!"
"Yes, thank you!"
The big white tom dipped his head and seemed very humbled by the praise.
"And it is with great pride that Tundrastar and Wrenstar are here today to witness a proud day for Cloudclan," Shadowstar continued when the cries of rapture echoed. "When I call the names of the following apprentices... May they step forward to receive their Warrior names."
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Post by Treeheart on Jul 23, 2020 15:23:14 GMT -5
Meeting
"Hazelkit she is, then," Cherryseed began nudging and leading Cash and Pecan along, towards the meeting. "It might be a little bit of a sad meeting, dears, because of some things that happened, but it won't be all bad, I'm sure." Coming over and sticking close to Peartree, she gave Crowcharm a smile and tucked the kits close, reminding herself that they'll need to introduce the girls to their aunties and grandpa.
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The families gathered, listening to Shadowstar as he spoke. They mourned at the names of their lost and cheered at the introduction of Goldenclan. Sparrowpaw gazed through the crowd and briefly caught Umberpaw's eye, remembering when the apprentice had first heard the prophecy speaking of Goldenclan. He was certainly right.
Then, the naming. The twins slowly began to perk up, huddled together and grinning, just like when they were named as apprentices. Snowypaw leaned against Foxtrot, Timberpaw elsewhere but close by. Finally, it will be time. Finally.
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Post by Goldenstar on Jul 23, 2020 15:38:24 GMT -5
"Obsidianpaw, Blackpaw, Viperpaw, Patchpaw, Vixenpaw, Dandelionpaw, Sparrowpaw, Cricketpaw, Thunderpaw, Windpaw, Shadowpaw, Riverpaw, Skypaw..." Shadowstar trailed to take a deep breath. "Earthpaw, Lastingpaw, Brindlepaw, Bloodpaw, Crouchingpaw, Antelopepaw, Clydepaw, Resinpaw..." another breath. "Snowypaw, Timberpaw, Milkpaw, Hickorypaw, Icepaw, Hailpaw, Jackalpaw, Foxpaw, Coyotepaw, Dingopaw, Hyenapaw..." One more breath. "And Newtpaw... Come forward. Please."
At the list of the apprentices, Tundrastar's jaw dropped a bit in shock and he watched, wide-eyed and stunned, as the small army of young cats made their way forward. "They're apprentices?... All of them?" He whispered and Shadowstar nodded.
"Fourteen of them are from the same litter," he whispered back and Tundrastar looked nearly sick.
"I couldn't imagine so many..."
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Post by Treeheart on Jul 23, 2020 15:44:33 GMT -5
Alderthorn gave her twins one last kiss before letting them slip forward to join the rest.
Snowypaw took a shaky breath, stepping forward to where the others were gathering. A wave of nerve hit her as she looked up at Shadowstar, still ever intimidating, even as sickly as he appeared. A paw grasped her own and she turned to smile as Timberpaw, who stepped to beside her, sensing her anxiety.
Patchpaw kissed Marblefur on the cheek on last time before joining his siblings.
Cricketpaw headbutted Thunderpaw with a grin before stepping forward as well, making sure to stay at his side.
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Post by rockydublin on Jul 23, 2020 15:57:03 GMT -5
Chris
Hawkeye looked between at Silverfang who nodded his head. He trusted the tom and if he was being honest, Braveheart and Sunstream could keep them all safe. "Come on, Hawk." Sunstream lightly nudged his friend to follow after Heavyrain. Oneeye looked to Silverfang. "Do you trust him to be alone with them?" He whispered "More than I'd trust Snailwaters." The other replied quietly. The tom nodded before looking to Ravenkit and Lionpaw. "I've got my eyes on them, One." He added. The tom nodded. He didn't trust this clan, but he trusted Silverfang's judgment. ~
"Tha' doesn't make sense." He replied, still confused, "Grampa says tha' every cat's equal." How can cats be equal if one side was treated unfairly? Especially over something that ultimately was their choice? Ravenkit looked down at his prosthetics. Most of his family had prosthetics, but most cats didn’t have prosthetics. Uncle Sunstream said that it didn’t make them less of a cat because of it, it made them unique, but what if this was like being a tom in this clan? What if his family would be seen as less than because of this? Concern etched itself on the young tom’s face as he tried to understand what this meant, if they were to live here. Would Grampa really do that? Would he come back to a clan that didn’t like him? Would he make them live here?
(Is Ravenkit’s train of thought alright given how he was raised and stuff?) ~
Quietstream nodded. He rose to his paws and made his way to the meeting. Hawkflame followed, looking to Mintgem. “He’ll be okay right?” He questioned. Quietstream has most likely lost other cats before, but that never made things easier, especially when it’s a young cat. ~
Newtpaw smiled when he felt Mistystorm lick him, excited about the new day. He hoped Windpaw was nearby, it’d been awhile since he’d seen him and now that he could be around the others again he wanted to be with Windpaw as much as his siblings. As the meeting started and the blind tom heard his name, he chirped his way forward, ensuring he didn't bump into anyone. Detective looked over and saw Newtpaw, staring straight ahead as he always did when he wasn’t talking before moving forward, making noise as he did. Without a word he lightly nudged Vivian. The pregnant shecat looked over and saw the blind tom. While she barely knew her little brother she wanted to hug the daylights out of him. When word had reached them that Newtpaw was sick, she couldn’t help but feel guilty over the fact that his mother couldn’t be with him right away. All she could do was smile, though he would never see it, and she was so proud of him. Of what the tom had accomplished here. He proved Janisa wrong. Though the tom was blind here he was, becoming a warrior like his peers. They were unsure if they were allowed to speak at the moment, but figured that they would remain silent for now. ~
(OMG yes, yes, y-e-s. Yesh. I love that so much.) “Clear water will take you places you never expected to visit. A sound you heard can be both high and low. Welcome to Nightvale.” The shecat greeted with a tilt of her head. She looked the pretty cat over, feeling a similar sensation that she felt when she met April. Her tail swished back and forth. “Hello Echotrace. I’m Desertbluffs, this is my sister, Nightvale.” The tom smiled. He looked between both shecats, noting how his sister looked her. There was a chance that this shecat has taken the other half of Nightvale’s heart. April would always have a place in Nightvale’s heart, however, April would never expect Nightvale to remain lonely for the rest of her life. He just wanted Nightvale to be happy, more than anything that was all he wanted.
(should I fix any of my replies?)
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Post by Treeheart on Jul 23, 2020 16:02:46 GMT -5
(There's a meeting going on rn and Newtpaw needs to be there! The apprentices are getting their Warrior names!)
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Post by rockydublin on Jul 23, 2020 16:11:12 GMT -5
(Danke, got it touched up. And Chris when should Janisa and Sir to appear? Later on or should they, or more accurately Janisa interrupt the ceremony?)
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Post by cowbird on Jul 23, 2020 17:53:45 GMT -5
Chris
Palesmoke smiled warmly at Emeraldpaw as he appeared beside his uncle and from the far side, he saw the queens shuffle out of the nursery, led by Doveheart and Marblefur. The former was clearly near kitting as her round belly swung slightly as she leaned in her friend. If the Watchers come down, Almondthicket and Woodtremor would be relieved he assumed to see their friend’s mates doing just fine.
Hearing Fogspell’s comment, Palesmoke shot his gaze over to the mentioned leader snd nearly winced. Shadow star was no small or frail cat but sitting near the GoldenClan leader Tundrastar the massive black leader look haggard and weak almost. He was surprised he even had enough energy to stand where he was or even climb up there. It was clear while the worst was over, all those affected from this fever wouldn’t be the same for a while. Someone had heard Fogspell’s comments because a firm feminine voice growled, “Not surprised he’s looking off. All the leaders were hit viciously by this.” A large black and white warrior drew up beside the family and nodded at the leaders. It was Ivyleaf. “It will do him best to keep resting until he can be of use to himself. I’m sure his family would agree.”
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Doveheart walked out supporting her friend as they joined the meeting. She may not be in her pawsteps but she understood her friend’s pain, even though she was proud of them taking their future in their own account. “Yes. This time our families stay together my love.”
Off a little way over, Vixenpaw raced from the apprentice den excitedly, sending a exhilarating look to her mother and aunt while skidding to a halt beside Bloodpaw. She didn’t care if she was seeming immature. She had worked her hardest under Turquoiseheart and Rosequartz, being up from dawn to dusk to make sure she had known all there was to know. She wasn’t but the strongest or the wittiest, but she sure knew how to make herself work. She knew she deserved this an her time to shine was here. Viperpaw slid in by her, less vibrant though a pleased smirk on his face. Beneath that though, he felt unease. He was about to leave this place... where he grew up basically. Became a pen adult. Watched his sister and brother and mother flourish. And now after this... he’d be leaving. A sense of guilt pierce him, but with all the noise and emotion excitement bumbling around he couldn’t make sense. He just looked over at his sisters and sighed.
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Post by Goldenstar on Jul 23, 2020 18:03:37 GMT -5
(Trying to do this while I'm at work was a bad plan. xD)
Once the mass of cats had settled, Shadowstar lifted his head for silence. Marblefur was crying again, Sunnyarch was standing with his chest puffed out in pride and his eyes glossy, and dearest Owltalon looked nearly ready to break down entirely. Shadowstar himself was nearly glowing with pride- his Spirit Stone blazing about his dark chest fur. Windpaw draped his tail over Newtpaw's shoulders, a tremble coming from his paws and traveling up his spine like a breeze.
"Go easy on me," Shadowstar said in his steely voice. "This is my first naming ceremony... I'm a bit nervous." He offered a small smile and it made Foxpaw and Coyotepaw chuckle. "I, Shadowstar, leader of Cloudclan, call upon my Warrior ancestors to look down on this... absolutely incredible collection of apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend them to you as Warriors in their turn... I honestly couldn't be more proud of a group of cats," he told them, straying a bit from the traditional pattern of the ceremony. "Many of you have overcome more in your young lives than Warriors who are Elders now could ever dream of. Coconutsky, Lunarcharm, and Sootmark are so, so proud of you. I know it."
Hickorypaw hung his head, his ears hot from the praise.
"You were apprentices who were kittens born from struggle." His gaze slid over Ovallake's litter of fourteen- thirteen presently. "Kittens of hope..." His acidic irises locked on Dandelionpaw and Sparrowpaw, such a ferocious love and overwhelming sense of pride burning in those pools for eyes. "Cloudclan is blessed to have you as Warriors."
A round of ear-splitting, pride-filled, lifeblood giving cries came from all around the camp. It was nearly deafening, loud, and reverberating. Kits, Elders, Warriors, Queens, and Apprentices let the forest hear their pride and jubulance. This time, Shadowstar made no attempt to silence the noise. He let them scream and cheer until they were done. Once the celebratory cries had died away, Shadowstar's pupils narrowed and he took a step forward, his expression as intense as it ever was. "Do you- all of you- promise to uphold the Warrior Code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"
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Post by cowbird on Jul 23, 2020 18:11:08 GMT -5
Abe Bluelotus thought for a moment and shrugged. He knew Sensei wasn’t picky when it came to prey, so they could go anywhere really. “This one doesn’t mind.” He spoke, “Is there anyplace you want to hunt?” Morningheart had been walking a bit further, and looked back at the tom, briefly caught up in his blue gaze before shaking out of it. “I’m thinking by the river. Always something nice near the water.”
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Post by cowbird on Jul 23, 2020 18:13:28 GMT -5
Viperpaw felt his bones tremble as he lifted his chin up while Vixenpaw was already ready to spit out as the crowd of cats thundered their approval. “I do.”
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Post by Treeheart on Jul 23, 2020 18:17:34 GMT -5
The twins were almost glowing under the praise of their clan. Dandi, forever quicker than her brother, shouted her "I do!" before Sparrow could. His word was more of a breathless sputter.
Snowypaw, tears in her eyes at the mention of her mother, squeezed Timberpaw and nodded."I do." Her brother echoed her.
Patchpaw shoot Vixenpaw a grin before proudly speaking. "I do."
Cricketpaw tried her best not to shrink as Shadowstar turned his gaze briefly over her and her siblings. She forced herself upright and spoke. "I do."
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Post by Goldenstar on Jul 23, 2020 18:23:39 GMT -5
"I do!"
"I do!"
"Yes, Shadowstar- I do!"
The chorus of proud, tearful replies sent a chill up Shadowstar's spine.
Obsidianpaw replied last, his expression cold as he nodded. "I do."
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Post by rockydublin on Jul 23, 2020 18:24:12 GMT -5
Excitement coursed through Newtpaw as he heard Shadowstar speak. He nodded his head smiling. “I do.”
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Post by rockydublin on Jul 23, 2020 18:28:32 GMT -5
Abe
Bluelotus nodded his head, not even noticing the other’s glance. “Sensei likes fish from time to time.” He spoke, smiling. The tom picked up his pace to keep up with Morningheart as they went to the water.
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Post by Goldenstar on Jul 23, 2020 19:31:54 GMT -5
Shadowstar drew in a deep breath.
"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your Warrior names. From this moment on, you will be known in the order that follows: Cricketsong, Thundercurse, Windshutter, Shadowpixie, Riverjoy, Skypromise, Earthtremor, Brindleblur, Bloodcry, Crouchingstorm, Antelopesplash, Clydepyre, Resindrip..." he took a deep breath. "Hyenaspots, Dingospry, Coyotehowl, Foxtempt, Jackalfang, Milkflower, Hickorypoint, Timberfrost, Snowyowl, Thornsilk, Icedust, Haildapple..." He trailed a bit. "Per request by your mother, Viperpaw, your Warrior name will be Darkviper. The rest of your litter shall be: Blackthorn, Vixenstep, and Patchear." His gaze slid over the final four. His two kits, Obsidianpaw, and Mistystorm's youngest. "Newtpaw, from this day on... you will be Newtarch. Obsidianpaw, you shall be Obsidianspire. And last but, certainly not least..." for a moment, the leader paused, his gaze filled with love and pride. "Sparrowpaw, you will be Sparrowtalon. And Dandelionpaw, from this day on... you shall be known as Dandelionbriar. StarClan honors your honesty, valor, heart, and strength... And we welcome you as full Warriors of Cloudclan!"
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Post by Goldenstar on Jul 23, 2020 19:47:58 GMT -5
(Danke, got it touched up. And Chris when should Janisa and Sir to appear? Later on or should they, or more accurately Janisa interrupt the ceremony?) (Well the only way for Janisa to make it into the Valley now is to be guided down by the Watch. So interrupting the meeting isn't directly plausible at the moment.)
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Post by rockydublin on Jul 23, 2020 19:50:07 GMT -5
(Danke, got it touched up. And Chris when should Janisa and Sir to appear? Later on or should they, or more accurately Janisa interrupt the ceremony?) (Well the only way for Janisa to make it into the Valley now is to be guided down by the Watch. So interrupting the meeting isn't directly plausible at the moment.) (I’ll have her show up later on then, need to figure out when Vivian is having her kits)
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Post by Goldenstar on Jul 23, 2020 19:54:32 GMT -5
(Hmmm... Maybe during the actual clan meeting in a few days?)
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Post by Treeheart on Jul 23, 2020 20:00:39 GMT -5
Treeheart was one of the first to scream out in cheers. Alderthorn was a close second. Slowly, cheers began to fill the space, chanting the names of the newly dubbed Warriors.
The twins were beaming. Dandi threw an arm around her brother, knocking their heads together and making them both erupt into laughter. Sparrowp- talon quickly forgot the nearly overwhelming dread and terror he had felt about the possibility of standing here and gaining his Warrior name without his sister by his side.
Snowyowl gasped in delight, turning and pulling Timberfrost into a hug, who eagerly returned it.
Patchear beamed and went to headbutt one of his nearest siblings. "We did it!"
Cricketsong laughed in delight at the sound of her name, though her smile faltered a little at her brother's. Still keeping the grin, she turned to examine his reaction, trying to decide whether she should celebrate or comfort him.
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Post by Goldenstar on Jul 23, 2020 20:45:15 GMT -5
"I asked for it," Thundercurse said to Cricketsong with a gentle lick between her ears as he walked over with her and took a seat next to the other new Warriors.
Once the excitement died away, Shadowstar continued. "But among us tonight... we are without a kind heart who should be a Warrior. I ask now that Sweetpaw be given a Warrior name. Something she deserved. Something she was denied." A hush fell again and Shadowstar cleared his throat. "I ask my Warrior ancestors to take pity on her spirit. She worked tirelessly to learn the Warrior Code and gave up her life in the service of her Clan. I hope that StarClan can receive her as a Warrior- as the Warrior she always was and deserved to be. Sweetpaw will, from here on, be known as Sweetlyric. I hope the ancestors honor my decision."
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Post by Treeheart on Jul 23, 2020 20:52:42 GMT -5
Though the name seemed a bit of a harsh request, it did slightly make her feel better that it wasn't Shadowstar being cruel. Her smile eased and she licked his shoulder in return, turning to join him.
The mention of Sweetpaw- Sweetlyric- certainly dimmed the excitement for a moment. A moment of silence seemed to spread and Sparrowtalon looked about to catch Umberpaw's eyes.
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Post by Goldenstar on Jul 23, 2020 20:54:24 GMT -5
"Can he do that?" Harbinger whispered to Witheredleaf- who was sitting rather close to him with a familiar daffodil tucked behind her ear. "I've never heard of a... already dead apprentice getting a Warrior name..."
"The word of the leader is the Warrior Code," she said in a whisper. "So... I guess he can."
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Post by GryffinCry on Jul 23, 2020 20:56:46 GMT -5
Dreamweaver had been working on mixing the ingredients as Arcticthunder informed her when Cypressprayer approached her. She yawned- looking over at her with exhausted eyes. "I'm trying Cypress.. you have no idea how much training i've gone through. Preparation.. I haven't slept in weeks- Vipersong isn't letting up on me for a second. I need to rest if I'm going to fight him- but during the day I'm so busy trying to fight the virus while at night I'm with StarClan. I-.. I don't know if I can do this.."
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"Yeah, I'm doing all right." Tatteredleaf shrugged, pulling the mouse over to her and taking a bite out of it. "How about you? Anyone giving you any trouble for the whole Hailpaw and Icepaw situation?" She asked, sounding fine enough- but her eyes were showing a different story. There was something stressful in her gaze.. as if she was keeping something from him.
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"Especially since most of GoldenClan are trained in healing as well. It's nice to talk to others who dedicate their lives to the profession." Firepaw smiled warmly towards Umberpaw, awkwardly trying to get herself comfortable next to Arcticthunder.
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"My Otter!" The eager cry came from Vanilladrop as the creamy colored she-cat went flying into Otterbreeze, nearly taking the Warrior off her feet. "Oh, I've missed you so much!" She exclaimed, as Vanilladrop had been up on the Wall helping to patch the gap, and then had been sent home early and was laid up in the Medicine Cat Den with Fever. Despite being a little thin... she looked good a new. "Did you miss me?!"
"Nilla!"Otterbreeze beamed, wrapping her in her paws and falling backwards in the dirt. "It's been an absolute drag without you here!" She laughed, looking up at her mate with loving eyes. "Next time one of the leaders asks you to go up the mountain and catch a cold- don't" she joked, pulling her close.
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Earthtremor puffed out his chest in pride, glancing over at Solarflame and offering him a loving smile before looking back over at Shadowstar and bowing respectfully. He couldn't believe he was finally a warrior! Even thought for a while now others had been mistaking him for one. He had grown massively over these past couple of moons, he had towered over his mentor Riversand throughout the last moon at least.
(I'll add someone once the meeting wraps up babes)
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Post by Goldenstar on Jul 23, 2020 20:59:32 GMT -5
(I'm heading home then can do the next round of meeting stuffs.)
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