1x1 with Alpha*

[SilentMelody]

Thornpaw stares hard at his sister, eyes wide. "Okay, okay, I won't tell anyone. It was just a suggestion," he mutters. "I wasn't saying you should be a medicine cat. I just meant... maybe Pebbleriver can give you some herbs? To stop the dreams?" Thornpaw wasn't sure if his other suggestion was much of a good idea or if his sister would take it kindly.

He briefly remembers when Shimmerpaw went to Barestar and Foxmoon regarding previous dreams, but she had shut her mouth about what happened. Thornpaw only remembers her returning with scratches... ones she blamed on thickets and bracken while hunting. At her slightly reassuring words, Thornpaw sighs softly. His tail droops to the ground and he shakes his head. "Okay... whatever you say, sister. I'm just afraid it will get much worse."

---

Crookedwillow nods her head. "He was never good for her," she echoes her son's words softly. "I understand. We all need to let our wounds heal, physically and mentally. I say you should give it some more time," the elder offers. She draws her paw over her muzzle, lightly grooming herself. "But I thank you for coming to me with your worries."

---

Heat flies to Ebonysong's ears at the gentle laps from Lightningstrike's tongue. Yet at the same time, he's comforted. "He's always tired. He doesn't sleep well. But I suppose I shouldn't fault him for that," he sighs softly. At Lightningstrike's question, the black cat cocks his head to one side. "I sure hope it's not too far. How are all of these injured cats going to travel?"

---

A warmth fills Pebbleriver's chest at the small smile that Fallen reciprocates on his silver muzzle. "Indeed, we should move on," she agrees with a dip of her head and folds the red bandana around his neck again. The dark gray she-cat steps back to allow him to call to the others -- to the clan. At Fallen's call, Thornpaw gently nudges his sister over to the gathering group. Crookedwillow peers at the silvery tom from her sitting position a few tail-lengths away with Sparrowclaw beside her. Ebonysong's ears perk up, and he glances to Lightningstrike with slowly growing excitement in his gaze.

[Alpha*]

Shimmerpaw

Her pale green eyes turn on her brother with a guilty glint; "w-will you come with me?" Is asked quietly, "later I mean." She's still sitting, tail coiled around her paws. She's afraid she'd be punished again, not that PebbleRiver is *anything* like FoxMoon or BareStar..

-->>

LightningStrike

The giant smiles faintly, feeling the other relax as he's comforted. "I'm sure that Fallen has a plan and won't push anyone harder than he would push a kit. He's... more likely to find an easy way." Is purred gently, "he will make sure to not allow us to suffer." Then, the cat he'd follow anywhere is calling and he turns his attention to the medicine cat and leader.

----

SparrowClaw

The massive cat nods, "thank you, for listening Mother. " Is murmured before all the cats - save the kits - are called for the meeting. He resists the urge to lick her cheek, he doesn't know if they are... close enough for it yet.
---

MossBlossom

Shed returned from making dirt and checked the kits in mere moments before the... leaders ... call. So, assured that her kits are asleep and well she joins the meeting, sitting away from most of the others. Its... safer, easier for her nerves..

---

FallenRains

That violent shaded fabric is tucked against his throat and the burden of responsibility settles on his scarred shoulders. It's not a weight he welcomes, but it's one he is familiar with. "Hello everyone, thank you for coming to my call. " is began by the spectre, swallowing before his voice is raised to make sure every cat can hear. "The clan, our clan, doesn't yet have a name. Or much structure. But I'd like to call both HoneyGlow and the elder CrookedWillow as co deputies, as I understand that many aren't familiar with the former and the latter is an elder but i welcome CrookedWillows' wisdom and experience. Further, PebbleRiver, if she amenable, will continue to be medicine cat." He is quiet a moment, " I would continue to lead, though as you may have noticed last night, I have... other tasks to fulfill on the journey. " Blue eyes flash with worry. "Thornpaw and Shimmerpaw, I understand that you are both without mentors, so Thornpaw I would like to call you as my apprentice for at least a while, and Shimmerpaw, I'd give you the option of choosing between PebbleRiver and SparrowClaw. Please inform me of your decision before this evening. MossBlossom, " he hesitates, "EbonySong, and LightningStrike, there are many kits to feed, two elders, counting Checkers who has told me he wishes to come too. " He swallows, "I will rely heavily on LightningStrike and EbonySong to feed and guard us. Also, to teach Falcon our ways."