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[fairyheart]

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tom | 32 moons | warrior
mood ;; happy
location ;; camp
with ;; clan
crush ;; Crookedtail
tags ;; Crookedtail,Timebounce(mentioned)
word count ;; 269

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R i p p l e b r e e z e

It was a warm and exciting day in the camp. Kits and Apprentices raced around the camp like they were given a large bolt of energy. But who wouldn’t? Today was the day when the oldest apprentices earned their warrior names and joined the higher rankings of the clan. Ripplebreeze remembered his Warrior Ceremony- How he shone with pride as the clan shout his name for all of Starclan to hear. From that day he was determined to be the best he could be-always putting everyone else first.

The silver tom’s ears perked at the loud booming voice of Leafstar- calling his clan-mates to gather and watch the apprentice ceremonies. He had been off to one side of the camp at that time, grooming his pelt to perfection. At the announcement he rose to his paws and trotted over to the Tall Boulder. On his way he catch a small conversation going on between Timebounce and her kits. Only a few moons ago the she-cat had wandered into their camp in need of shelter to bear her kits. Now that she had, he figured that she would stay and raise them in the clan for awhile longer- If not stay.

As he approached the Tall Boulder he peeled his eyes out for one particular cat. He grazed the pelts in front of him, until they found their target. He sauntered up behind the grey she-cat, and greeted her. “Hey there.” He purred, making sure to brush his pelt against hers before taking a seat beside her. “This seat taken?” He teased, flicking his tail back and forth.

[Fiorre]

Crookedtail
| Warrior | She-cat | 32 moons | Apprentice: Fernpaw | Crush; Ripplebreeze | Location: Camp | tags; Ripplebreeze |

Crookedtail was almost surprised when she felt a pelt brush up against her. She fluffed up briefly before relaxing her fur once more, having had noticed it was Ripplebreeze. A happy purr came from the gray she-cat as she briefly nuzzled the tom's cheek and nodded. The question had nearly been idiotic. "Of course it's taken," she meowed playfully, gently flicking her ear, "It's for you."

The she-cat had no doubt grown fond of Ripplebreeze. She was constantly asking Mousefur to be placed in the same patrols, and hopefully the deputy didn't mind her requests. Crookedtail had strong feelings for the silver tom, and this was likely seen by most, if not all, the members of Stoneclan. Every opportunity she had to express her feelings was taken and paraded in front of all. Compliments and praising was exchanged a bit more often around Ripplebreeze, though not even he could manage to get Crookedtail in a good mood for dawn patrol. She wasn't a morning she-cat.

"You look especially well-groomed this morning," she pointed out as she allowed her eyes to glance over Ripplebreeze, "I can't groom anything if you're already as neat as the apprentices." It was a teasing, playful comment, really. It didn't matter how well-groomed Ripplebreeze was, Crookedtail would still groom the tom. As expected, she rasped her tongue over his head a few times before drawing her attention back to her leader with another fidget to adjust herself.

[Keriae]

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age: fourteen moons
gender: female
rank: warrior
tagged: timebounce, kits
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She'd been a warrior for a moon and a half. It wasn't that long a time, and to be honest, the black she-cat still felt like the naive little she-cat she had been at her apprentice ceremony all those moons ago. However, being apprenticed to Nightfrost probably hadn't help in the beginning, but now that she had earned her warrior name and slept in the warriors' den....... she still had to get used to the fact that she was no longer actively learning, not in the way she had been before. Not to mention her playful personality probably meant most of her seniors looked down on her. Well, why shouldn't she engage in play? It was fun and it was a great way to practice her skills. Not to mention she was growing closer to the Clan's youngest members with it: Bounce - Timebounce, she corrected herself - had joined the Clan three moons ago, heavily pregnant. Since then she'd given birth and Blacktail had been taken hostage by how adorable the little kits were.

There were four of them, three boys and a spitfire of a girl. Just seeing the kits brought forth a longing inside Blacktail, a desperate urge to have a litter of her own, to care for them, to clean them, to feed them, to be a mother. Sometimes the strength of the feeling nearly overwhelmed her, it was so strong. Sometimes the thought of actually kitting was what scared her; she could still remember the pained yowls of her former denmate's mothers. So Blacktail fed her motherly instincts by spending as much time as she could spare around the nursery. It was hard to find the time on some days, as her duties had become harder since she had become a warrior, but she tried to make time for the kits at least once a day, no matter how brief. Timebounce was a nice cat, in Blacktail's opinion, and she could see why she had sought out help too. Besides, sometimes Timebounce reminded Blacktail of her own mother, Robinface. It was a nice feeling.

Slipping across camp just as Leafstar called for a Clan meeting (was it really time for the ceremony?), Blacktail spotted the kits and made her way over, waving her tail in greeting as she squeezed into the nursery. "Morning Timebounce," she meowed cheerfully, reaching out with a paw to bat the moss ball towards Mothkit, "the ceremony is about to start, and I thought you might like to take your kits to see it?" The kits would likely be the next cats to have a ceremony, should Timebounce stay with the Clan. The warrior ceremony wasn't the same as the apprentice ceremony, but attending would be an important experience.

[ʞ ɔ ǝ ɹ ʍ d ı ʞ s]

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♂ ;; ♑ ;; three moons ;; queen ;; located outside the nursery ;; with Blacktail, Timebounce, siblings
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Million stars up in the sky
Formed a tiger's eye
That looked down on my face
Out of time and out of place
Awaken by the sound
Of a screaming owl
Chasing leaves in the wind
Going where we've never been

Beetlekit sat at the edge of the nursery as his siblings played with a moss ball. Whenever it came near or flew overhead, he'd try to catch it only to have it snatched from him again. He was too small to catch it in the air and disliked the lot of them too much to join the actual game. He supposed his brother's weren't all that bad, though they bordered on annoying most of the time. Then there was Waspkit. He narrowed his eyes at his sister. It was apparent the two did not get along and their disagreements had escalated into more than a few scuffles.

He pricked his large ears at the sound of Leafstar's call outside. Unlike asking or assuming like his other siblings had, he merely slipped out of the nursery without even a glance. He settled himself in a neat sitting position just outside and gazed up at the leader. She was so high standing up there above everyone else. While he was there on the ground, not only a small Clan cat, but a small kit. He wasn't bitter about the situation, only determined. He would be respected like that someday. There were very few warriors in the Clan that Beetlekit admired. Leafstar was one of them. He liked Blacktail most of all, though he enjoyed the company of Lionpaw and Foxpaw as well. In fact, he saw them sitting before the leader now. He saw Blacktail pass, but didn't think she had noticed him. He watched her duck inside the nursery with a flick of his ear before turning his attention back to the apprentices and tilting his head. What was going on? Whatever it was, it was important and he wanted front row seats.

So, Beetlekit got to his paws and casually wandered forward into the crowd of Clan cats. He weaved silently through them until he was at the very front and could see the apprentices before him. This is when he paused and looked around. Everyone else was sitting there and behind him, but none with the apprentices. So, he followed suit and sat tall and dignified like the warriors, pushing himself up with his paws to seem taller.

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I keep on running
I’m building bridges that I know you never wanted
Look for my heart
You stole it away
Now on every single road that I could take
I want you to burn my bridges down
Set me on fire
You set me on fire
You can burn my bridges down

Timebounce watched her kits play closely. They had a history of being a bit aggressive with each other, and though she wasn't one to interfere with games, she'd had to step in and make sure they didn't hurt each other plenty of times. Her eyes were tired, but they still glowed. She looked up as Blacktail came into the nursery. She smiled at the young warrior who had proven to be so much help with her and her energetic kits. "Good morning, Blacktail." She listened to the warrior's suggestion then looked at her kits, who had also asked to go before she had walked in. "I don't see why not," she said. "But you must promise to behave and stay by the nursery," she said sternly.

She glanced around for a quick head count and realized something was wrong. Only three. Beetlekit was missing. She gave a small sigh. He was too sneaky for her and kept managing to somehow elude her sharp eye. She then turned to Blacktail. "Would you mind watching them a few moments?" She asked, exasperated, as she ducked out of the nursery. She wasn't too worried about Beetlekit, as he was generally quiet, but a troublemaker nonetheless. She caught a glimpse of his small form slipping through the group of cats in camp. She rushed forward and slowly slipped among them, keeping him in sight. She was careful not to make a scene, however, and held back on calling him out. When he sat at the front and looked up at the warriors on either side of him she couldn't help but smile and relax a bit. She could see him fine from where she was and decided to sit herself, though her eyes did not leave her kit.

[Keriae]

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age: fourteen moons
gender: female
rank: warrior
tagged: timebounce, kits
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"Of course I'll watch them." Blacktail smiled when Timebounce asked if she'd mind watching the kits for a few minutes while she went on a quick search for her adventurous son. Beetlekit was definitely the kit that, while quiet, was very interested in everything and very observant; traits that one day could make him a great warrior. What am I on about? As long as they all work hard they will all be great warriors. Blacktail told herself, watching as the dilute tortoise slid out of the nursery before turning to the remaining kits. The wouldn't be able to stay long, for the ceremonies would be beginning as soon as all the cats old enough - probably excusing herself if Leafstar guessed where she was - and as the queen had agreed that her kits could watch they would have to ensure good places so the time was worth their while. Folding her haunches under her frame, Blacktail curled her thickly-furred tail over her white paws and regarded each of the kits.

Waspkit and Beetlekit had quite a sibling rivalry going on. Spiderkit was determined to be a good warrior, even at three moons of age. Mothkit was always quiet around those older than him, though she hoped she was drawing the kit out of his shell. All four kits that made up the litter was dear to her heart and they weren't even her's! It would be an honour in the future if Leafstar chose her to mentor any of them, though that was not what Blacktail was aiming for. She just enjoyed spending time with them. She was going to say something but really, there was no need. They were likely itching to get outside. "Well, what are you waiting for?" She asked with a glint of humour in her voice. "If you want good seats you should get out there!" Blacktail would follow behind them and heard them to go sit with their mother and brother, but what was the harm in getting them moving now? Timebounce had to have found Beetlekit or there would be uproar in camp by now.

[Fiorre]

Spiderkit
| Kit | Tom | 3 moons | Location: Camp | tags; Blacktail, most of his siblings |

Spiderkit blinked as he caught a small whiff of a familiar scent. He closed his eyes, resting on the floor and trying to focus on it. What was it Fernpaw had said to do to scent cats? Should he open his mouth? The young tom furrowed his face up in concentration, and when he finally managed to put a name to the scent, Blacktail was already inside the nursery.

"Blacktail!" The kit's voice was shrill and filled with excitement as he bounded over to the warrior. He always enjoyed her company--but there was a moss ball flying over towards Mothkit. Spiderkit lost his train of though and instinctively pounced towards the mossball, before reminding himself the ball wasn't tossed to him. In an effort to be polite, he stopped himself from getting the ball but flopping head over heels once reaching Mothkit, collapsing on the ground next to him. Quickly, the young kit jumped back up onto his paws and gently paws Mothkit's ears a few time. "You can have it. She gave it to you," he purred kindly before looking at his mother and listening to her speak. Spiderkit was still anxious to know if he could watch the ceremony or not. Leafstar called all cats old enough to catch their own prey, and usually that meant apprentices and higher ranks... But I caught a butterfly the other day, and a beetle, he convinced himself, I'm sure I could catch prey!

At the sound of his mother's conversation with Blacktail, Spiderkit's fur fluffed up excitedly. He quickly rushed over to his mother and nodded when she told them to behave and stay by the nursery. "Okay! We promise!" he squeaked, fidgeting in place before watching his mother leave the nursery. She had apparently let Blacktail watch over them. This mean that now Blacktail was the current authority to listen to. His eyes scanned the she-cat and he stood up, sticking his tail straight up. The moment she told them to go ahead, he bounced into the air. "I want to see what name Lionpaw is going to get! And Foxpaw, and Fernpaw, and Emberpaw!" The kit bursted as he raced out of the nursery and after his mother.

[monstera]

m o t h k i t
3 moons
tom
tags; siblings, blacktail

per usual, the small tom lay in his mothers nest, ignoring his siblings as he carefully wove together a small ball of moss and twigs. though he often would play with his siblings in these situations, he was occupied on a different objective. his eyes were bright as he rolled the creation around under his paw, set on making it as round as possible (of course, the twigs protruding the ball were likely going to stick out). his ear twitched lightly as blacktail made her way into the nursery. as if on instinct, the kit cowered back a bit, dragging the small ball along with him. it was then when he noticed a small projectile moving towards him- green in color. he looked over sharply, though was a bit late as the moss ball bounced off his head. he purred lightly as spiderkit pawed at his ears, reaching out to bat as his tail as his sibling walked away. sitting up, he turned to his mother and blacktail, listening quietly to the small bit of conversation she had with his mother, before watching timebounce exit the den- obviously searching for beetlekit, whom he assumed decided to sneak out again. he didn't understand his siblings random disappearances. yes, he wanted to explore, but couldn't it wait? sitting up, mothkit lightly tucked his creation into the corner of timebounce's nest. moving over to his siblings, yet staying far enough behind in the event a little quarrel broke out, he looked up at blacktail as she brought up exiting the den to watch the ceremony. he shifted his paws uncomfortably. though he would admit seeing his first ceremony would be exciting, the crowd of cats surely caused him a bit of anxiety. they were bigger than him, so what if one accidentally sat on him without noticing? he couldn't help but cringe at the thought. weaving past his siblings, he glanced outside the nursery. it seemed as if most cats weren't too extremely close to the nursery… so perhaps the young kit could just sit close by- away from the dangers the elder cats presented. quickly moving out before his siblings could have the opportunity to trample over him, mothkit made his way outside, carefully settling himself close to the nursery entrance as he looked up at the leader with curiosity.

[elfish]

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xxxthe sarcastic medicine cat of stoneclan.
xxxno crush.
xxxtags; timebounce and kits [thought],
xxxrosepaw and beetlekit [speech].
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What a beautiful day. Tigerstep peered out of his den and at the sky, which was clear blue with little to no clouds. The sun was not harsh and warmed his pelt so. Surely StarClan must be with StoneClan this very day? He scoffed at himself. Of course StarClan would be supervising the warrior ceremony! The medicine cat took a step back from his stock just as Leafstar announced a Clan meeting. Ah, it would begin. Despite the fact that none of these cats were related to him, the brown tabby could not deny the fact that he was proud of them just so. In two more moons, his kits were going to be apprentices...

But Tigerstep tried not to think about them often. Not since Timebounce gave birth to the kits four moons ago. Not since the death of the last kit - a calico tom who looked just like Timebounce. Mantiskit. Tigerstep dared to steal a look up at the sky. Mantiskit must be up there, just as he promised Timebounce.

"Rosepaw," he said, not looking back at his apprentice. "Let's go before we're the last cats there." Without waiting for his apprentice, he ducked out of the den and made his way towards the Tall Boulder where Leafstar already sat perched at the top. He slipped through the crowd of gathered cats, making his way to the front of the crowd. However, he didn't fail to miss the familiar little kit stumble clumsily through the crowd on his not-quite-big-enough-paws. Beetlekit. Where were his siblings? Timebounce? "Beetlekit," the medicine cat mewed sternly, approaching his kit. "This place is reserved for the apprentices. Kits are supposed to be with their mothers." He waved a tail towards the back of his crowd, where he could spot his siblings approaching.

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xxxa friendly apprentice of stoneclan to mousefur.
xxxno crush.
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Four moons. Four moons already? Oh, my, how time sure passes!

Emberpaw dashed out of the apprentices' den, bits of moss and feathers still hanging from her calico fur like they always do. She sat down a little, attempting to have the proper decency to groom herself, but she couldn't stop herself from shaking with excitement. A warrior! 'What's my warrior name going to be?' she wondered, yellow eyes wide. Oh, how she would love for her parents to see this. And Speckledpaw...Emberpaw paused a little upon the thought of her brother. He would be a warrior, too, if he had stayed. 'Well, wherever he is, he's happier!' she attempted to soothe herself.

Once she deemed herself presentable, Emberpaw skipped to the Tall Boulder, squeezing past cats with rushed apologies. "Sorry!" she squeaked to Tigerstep as she stepped on his tail. She heard the medicine cat grumble something about "hyperactive, bumbling mice for apprentices" but she effectively ignored the prickly cat. He was so mean all the time, anyway! Emberpaw shouldered herself to the front, right next to Lionpaw. "Morning!" she greeted the golden furred tom. "Are you excited?" she asked, eyes bright.

[chick magnet]

★...W A S P K I T..............→ tagged- siblings, blacktail........→ location- nursery........→ feeling- annoyed........→ crush- none

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Waspkit blinked as she glanced at Spiderkit, her head whipping back around to watch as a dark shape snuck out of the den. Immediately, Waspkit let out a small hiss of irritation, her small paws kneading the ground. Beetlekit! Would it have killed him to wait along with the others? He was so annoying! Waspkit fumed silently, her tail twitching in annoyance. She would wait for she was patient like that. When the time came however, one could be certain Waspkit would-or try too-claw Beetlekit's ears off. There had been many, many times the two of them had gotten into scuffles or arguments over the past moon or so. Waspkit thought of being an apprentice often but the thought that occupied her mind the most was the promise she made to herself every time she looked at Beetlekt. I'll be the best warrior! Just let them wait and see! The she-kit might be patient but her ability to hold her tongue was fleeting with every moment she sat in this nursery staring at the blank space where her no good brother sat a few moments beforehand.

When Blacktail entered the nursery, Waspkit's ears perked up. The presence of the she-cat seemed to improve Waspkit's mood if only for a minute or so. If Waspkit looked up to someone, it would be Blacktail; that wasn't to say that the she-cat minded the female warrior any more than she minded her own mother though. Waspkit was bent on doing things her own way. She remained quiet and watched as Timebounce exited the nursery after saying a few words to Blacktail. When the female warrior gave the all clear to go outside, Waspkit followed her brothers outside, her form following close behind Mothkit. The excitement outside the nursery seemed to cause Waspkit to temporarily forget her anger as her wide green eyes surveyed the scene. That would be her one day! One day this would be her and her brothers becoming warriors. With a flick of her tail, Waspkit continued to follow Mothkit, her body settling beside his. Her quiet brother was better company than any of her other siblings-except for Spiderkit perhaps. Still, Waspkit hoped Mothkit wouldn't mind her choice to sit beside him; her tail wrapped around her paws contentedly. They were only a tail length or so away from Timebounce so she presumed it was fine for them to sit here. Beetlekit had been forgotten for the time being.

[fairyheart]

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tom | 32 moons | warrior
mood ;; happy
location ;; camp
with ;; clan
crush ;; Crookedtail
tags ;; Crookedtail
word count ;; 269

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R i p p l e b r e e z e

The tom took a seat next to Crookedtail, a croy expression playing across his face. When she mentioned his freshly groomed pelt, he couldn’t help but release a purr of amusement. “Why thank you.” Ripplebreeze replied drawing his muzzle towards her right cheek and licking her cheek with his sand-paper tongue. “You look amazing as usual.” He complimented the she-cat, making sure to shuffle himself a bit closer to her before the ceremonies began. “You must be so proud of Fernpaw.” He turned to face her. He knew that if his apprentice was to be made a warrior on this day- He would be buzzing with pride and excitement.

(Sorry, my muse isn’t all that great.)