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[Areater]

Writing Prompt 2!
Username: Areater
Clan Thread: blitheclan
Prompt Writing:
"t-tawnyearth, where have you been?" rookfeather meowed, frantically rushing up to the leader as she entered camp. "t-t-the clan has been l-l-looking for you!" she blushed slightly and scraped at the dirt with her paw. "i know i said we'd go as a group and prepare to chase them out, but...they seem like they're a bigger group than us, and i didn't want to put the clan in jeopardy, so i decided to go and scope out the situation." rookfeather's eyes widened. "and?" he meowed. "i met a little cat - not that brown one lightningheart glimpsed, a little blonde tom - and he offered to let me meet with two of their...medicine cat sorts." rookfeather seemed to relax a little bit, but lightningheart stormed over, clearly having eavesdropped a bit. "what happened to defending our territory?" he hissed. "we're treating these trespassers like guests! by skywing, we're treating them like we're the guests! have you forsaken your clan?" tawnyearth's tail raised in a hostile way. "watch how you speak, lightningheart," she warned. "i'm only doing what i think is best for the clan. if this meeting goes poorly, we'll fight." his eyes flashed. "who's going to the meeting? better not take rookfeather, he'll give away all our territory if it means he doesn't have to lift a claw to defend his clan," he pressed on. suddenly he yelped and whirled around. thistlestorm had swatted his tail with an unsheathed paw. "watch how you talk to your leader and about your clanmates," she snarled. "tensions are high, but that doesn't mean you should turn on your clan." she moved to tawnyearth's side as stoatpaw hustled over, aware that something was going on. rookfeather, cheeks red from shame, filled him in quietly as lightningheart hastily sat down, not wanting the whole clan any more frustrated with him. "thank you, thistlestorm," tawnyearth meowed with a nod. "thistlestorm and i will be going to the meeting. stoatpaw will hide nearby to make sure they don't try anything sneaky while we're there." she turned to lightningheart and rookfeather. "the two of you need to stay behind to protect the camp. rookfeather, you're in charge. lightningheart, you're the fastest, so if anything goes wrong, it's your job to come get us." the fluffy tom bit his tongue to keep from arguing, and rookfeather stood proudly. "i-i'll do my b-best t-t-tawnyearth!"
as night edged closer, the clan grew more on edge. with lightningheart and stoatpaw both having instructions that relied on being backstabbed, they began to wonder if tawnyearth was making the right choice, or if they should have ambushed the mysterious group of cats and chased them away. thistlestorm would never argue with her leader on a choice this big, but she was even more upset than lightningheart. she felt betrayed, and if this went wrong, she would blame herself the most for not keeping an eye on her leader. she should have known she would let her passiveness win out.

[ajax.]

Writing Prompt 2!
Username: Ajax.
Clan Thread: ThistleClan
Prompt Writing:
AdderStar flattened his ears, walking into camp with his two advisors TimberShade and BlueStorm following close behind. Once he padded down the trail along the ravine, he was bombarded with cats, all asking what was to happen. He frowned, beckoning with his thick tail for his advisors to go below the ThistleTree, The two large toms nodding and going to their spots, RippleStrike and WhiteBriar joining as well. The chocolate tabby leapt forward, climbing up the tree with ease to sit on the largest branch. He cleared his throat, and all the cats turned to regard their chief, not wanting him to yell anymore.
I have spoken with the messenger of the rogue group. AdderStar begun, his voice loud and clear around the camp. He shifted, looking down at his advisors and second in command before pricking his ears once more to show this was more of a positive meeting.
He looked over to RedShiver, who was shifting around as if aggitated, probably because he wanted to join the patrol but Adder didn't let him, not wanting him to start a fight with a rogue--even though it'd be very amusing--he didn't want any more tension than there already was.
SmokeWater looked up at her old mentor, her odd eyes gleaming as she awaited the news, several other warriors seemed to be waiting anxiously as well.
The messenger has told me that we are able to meet with two of their officials, unfortunately their leader doesn't wish to meet with us. He told them, his amber eyes blazing slightly, seemingly offended they didn't want to speak. We will be meeting them tonight to discuss why they are there, and if needed we will go to war with them if we don't come to an agreement.
HoneyWind shifted, looking up to Adder hesitantly, hoping he would stand by his word at keeping this as peaceful as possible.
What do we know about the group so far? AlderTwist, another warden piped up, her eyes gleaming in the sun as she cocked her head to the side.
AdderStar thought for a moment about how he should answer the question, as of right now AlderTwist seemed peaceful, but he knew her tendencies to get aggressive quickly when involving borders and tresspassing.
The leader is most likely female, ad they send out patrols as if they own the land they're on. AdderStar began after clearing his throat. There's at least seven cats that we know of, but there can be more. He continued, flattening his ears, knowing that they'd have to be conservative if they were to fight, work the land to their advantage.
The chocolate tabby shifted again, looking back at BlueStorm. I will be leaving tonight with my advisors WhiteBriar and BlueStorm, RippleStrike and TimberShade will stay behind to protect the camp and run patrols. He ordered, watching the curt nods among the cats below him.
The meeting will likely remain peaceful, but if needed, WhiteBriar will return early for backup. He added, seeing RedShiver and AlderTwist light up slightly, leaving the chocolate tabby to let out a soft huff of breath.
The large tabby stood, clambering down the ThistleTree quickly to land amongst his high ranks, he beckoned with his tail as he started toward the elders' grove so him and his advisors, along with HoneyWind and LittleSpark as well, to discuss the meeting.
[561 words]
Art Prompt!
Username: Ajax.
Clan Thread: ThistleClan
Art Prompt Number: 2
Prompt Art: xXx

[Wolfiedog3]

Writing Prompt 2!
Username: Wolfiedog3
Clan Thread: LostClan
Prompt Writing:

All of LostClan sat quietly, most were trying to figure out ways they were going to fight if the meetings by didn’t go over well, but Eclipse would often stop the planning before it got to far to handle. Twisted had stopped the messenger as he was the one going to speak with the group, but knowing that the leader didn’t want to talk had Eclipse concerned. While everyone else wasn’t thinking about that, just how a healer was going to meet with two other healers. Hopefully this talking would work out and they could figure out everything.
Twisted sat in the med cat den, quiet, but thinking to himself as he normally did. The last time he had tried talking, a lot of death had happened, but hopefully that wouldn’t happen this time. He never really wanted to fight ever again, it made him hurt, remember the past. Plus, this rival group didn’t seem too bad from them watching for a while, but could be a threat if it got too bad. Everyone in the clan hoped it wouldn’t go badly, wanting to just be left alone and do what they wanted.
Eclipse sighed as she helped Twisted prepare. Listening to him talk over and over again, mostly just questions of why they were here and how they were found. They were in the middle of nowhere and most allies never even went into the forest, but they seemed to not even care. This freaked out a few. Still they all had to be calm and rational about everything happened, if they didn’t, it could possibly show weakness.
Silver and Sun moved around the clan and made sure everyone was calm and hoping the kits couldn’t figure out about the invaders. Eclipse preferred that the kits were the only ones who wouldn’t know about the invaders because they often freaked out about invaders. Still, they could easily figure it out if everyone wasn’t careful. That’s why they had Torn telling stories of the two-legged lands, which kept most of the other cats calmed down from having to watch the kits.
Everyone was basically stressed out and would have rather ignored the rogues, but because they were nowhere they had to investigate. It was time to get down to the bottom of whybthey we’re here. Even if that meant not speaking with their leader. It was rational to not want to talk, but healers talking, open, passive talking. If anything were to happen, they would all get ready to fight anyway. Right now was the Tim to be prepared. Still,,,

Curious always killed the cats.


Art Prompt!
Username: Wolfiedog3
Clan Thread: LostClan
Art Prompt Number: #2
Prompt Art: xxx

[Adamented]

Writing Prompt 2!
Username: Adamented
Clan Thread: dreamclan
Prompt Writing:
Addertail is quick to confront Autumnfrost as she nears the camp once more, her thoughts remain on the small cat's troubling words, "She wouldn't be interested in talking."... What could they mean? A group of rogues, with two healers- who act as deputies! It's confounding to her, as she thinks over the possibilities. This situation is all too familiar to Autumnfrost, her stomach knotted, churning with her frustration and fear. Morningclan had been this way as well, their leader had no interest in talking, Morningstar himself a suave and sophisticated cat but he was straight to the point. He had been civil, until... until he gave the order to attack. She swallowed, trying to no avail to rid herself of the lump in her throat. Aldertail was at her side all too soon, a cold flash passing over her in her dread. "What came of your visit?" He asks her, he's trying not to be pushy and she can tell, but he's also so worried that the anticipation eats at him.

"She... the leader. Wont speak, but two of them will, tonight." He is at first shocked into silence in his fear, and nods without a word as she continues to speak. He turns towards the camp and follows Autumnstar as she passes him, yowling for the clan to gather for, yet another, meeting. Aldertail practically jitters in his skin as she explains to the clan, "It seems... we may have a tribe of kinds in our midst. Contact was successful, though their leader, a molly like myself, will not speak to us directly. Instead, her... deputies of kinds, who are also healers, two of them will meet tonight to speak." Time slows for a moment as the new settles in, and then... the crowd erupts.

"What if it's Morningclan again!"

"They've regrouped!"

"No way, this is good news! Maybe we can avoid a conflict!"

"What if it's a trap? Medicine cats- two of them! As deputies!"

"She wouldn't speak, that's no sign of peace!"

He could feel their anxieties, anticipations, hopes and fears crawling through his fur, and overwhelmed in the adrenaline of it Aldertail felt as though he were forced to his paws, "Silence!" He calls, "We must'nt assume the worst! We can only prepare," His heart sinks, the more he considers their words... "...Double patrols. Travel in larger groups. Frequent the recently marked areas," He can feel the surprise in Autumnstar's stare, "Aldertail," She starts before he is quick to interrupt her, he may only be deputy, but it's for her own good. "We will set an ambush, just prior to the meeting!" Murmurs of agreement and cries of assurance ring through the camp, "If there is a trap set, we will turn it into our own, or we will see it as simple reinforcement clause,"

"Aldertail that is quite enough!" Autumnfrost bursts, and the camp falls silent. She can feel her heart hammering away, terrified. This has gotten so far out of hand, "We have to give them a chance. A chance to be good," Her ears are flattened and her fur bristling, and suddenly her calm facade has fallen apart... They can see her now.

They can see her now, and they can see she is afraid.
And they, they are. They are afraid.
(551/600 words)

[**Snowwhisper**]

Writing Prompt 2!
Username: **Snowwhisper**
Clan Thread:Frostclan
Prompt Writing:
Maplenose paced outside of Emberstar's den waiting for her to come back from another patrol to stop one of the rogue's patrols, so they could speak with their leader. It was late in the day before Maplenose heard hurried pawsteps. Turning towards the camp entrance, she spotted Emberstar. She watched as Emberstar paused to give a command before making her way towards her den. Confused as to why she wasn't going to announce her finding to the clan, Maplenose opened her mouth to ask but she was cut off before she could.

"Come on in, Maplenose, before you wear out the stone outside of my den." Emberstar sighed as she passed her.

Maplenose started for a moment, before cautiously entered behind her. Glancing around for a moment watching Emberstar get settled in her nest, before sitting down in front of Emberstar and cautiously proceeded to say, "How did it go? Did you talk to anybody?"

Emberstar looked up, pausing for a moment, before nodding, "Yes, we managed to stop a cat. Small thing it was. Skittish too. Escpecially when I mentioned I wanted to speak to their leader. That's when things seemed to head south."

Maplenose tilted her head in confusion, she hadn't seen any injuries, so she couldn't see how bad it could have gone when they came out of the meet without confrontation. "How so?"

Emberstar gave a heaving sigh before continuing, "Their leader doesn't want to meet with us. Apparently, she wouldn't be interested in speaking with me. Which doesn't really bode well for finding a peaceful solution to this, if I'm being honest. Though when their...messenger saw that wasn't really the answer I was looking for they said that two other high ranking cats would be willing to meet with us, so that's something. Apparently their like medicine cats, so maybe it's for the best we speak to them instead of their leader who doesn't want to speak at all. They want to meet with us at moonhigh tonight."

Maplenose just stared at Emberstar for a moment, taking everything in, before saying, "I suppose it's more than we thought but not as much as we hoped for. You're not going alone are you? It could be a trap especially since you said the cat seemed skittish."

Emberstar shook her head, "I don't think it is but you're right, I shouldn't go alone. I'll probably take you with me along. It wouldn't do well to be unprepared for a fight, should it happen."

Maplenose nodded. She glanced at Emberstar and couldn't help herself when she asked, quietly, "Could there be a fight? I mean, isn't that what we're trying to avoid? But what happens if it does come to a fight? What then? We wouldn't be able to hold them off."

Emberstar went quiet. Those same thoughts had been going through her head since they first heard about the new arrivals. It seemed as if she wouldn't answer Maplenose when she gave a sad smile, saying, "Then we fight. This is our territory and we know it best. I won't let them run Frostclan off while I'm still alive. We'll figure this out, Maplenose, don't you worry about it. Why don't you go rest before tonight?"

Having obviously been dismissed, Maplenose nodded and left Emberstar to her thoughts, to try and find some rest before the meeting. It was all she could do to get Emberstar's words out of her head for the meantime. Giving a glance back at the den opening, She couldn't help but hope that Emberstar was right about her choice. [597/600]

[wolfpack12]

Writing Prompt 2!
Username: wolfpack12
Clan Thread: Crescentclan
Prompt Writing: (592/600)

The tortoiseshell she-cat was silent, as she led her small group back to camp. Green eyes gazing at the ground in thought. She didn't understand. Nothing about these cats made any sense. Just as she thought she knew the answer to one question, a new one would pop up. It was like she was walking through a thick cloud of mist. Walking aimlessly with no real sense of direction. A path she had been on once before. Shaking her head, the leader then glanced at the rest of her group. Mistflight was silently walking alongside Brackenpaw, a tail wrapped comfortingly around the apprentice. While Frostsight lagged behind. Seeming to be as deep in thought, as Dawnstar had been.

"Two of her high-ranking officials would be more than willing to!"

The small intruders words echoed within her head. Those words alone, unnerved the tortoiseshell leader. Whoever these cats were, they weren't your every day rogue group. They have a hierarchy. At least it seems they do. But something just felt off about the whole situation. If this group had three high ranking cats, then why was that smaller one so nervous?. Were she and the rest of her group really that intimidating?

Before Dawnstar could dwell on it any further, she heard something rustling amongst the foliage up ahead. Causing her ears to flick backwards, as she came to an abrupt halt. Alerting the others. Had they been followed?. Narrowing her pupils, the tortoiseshell took one step forwards. Fur bristling, and hackles raised." Who's there? Show yourself!", she hissed. Expecting to be jumped on at any minute. What she wasn't expecting, was to see a familiar reddish blur shoot towards them. It wasn't until the spotted tom was right in front of them, that she realised who it was.

" Thank Starclan your all alright, we were beginning to get worried", Leopardclaw sighed. Dawnstar hesitated for a moment longer, before slowly allowing herself to relax. Although, she did give a half hearted glare in the toms direction." We're fine, but things have just gotten a whole lot more confusing, I think it would be best if we talk once we're back in camp", she replied. Earning a confused glance from her deputy, as she walked past him. On their way back, she explained what had happened. From meeting the small cat, to telling him about the supposed 'meeting'.

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" Something still doesn't feel right about this, Dawnstar, why would two cats be eager to talk to us, when their own leader isn't? ", Leopardclaw asked. Now sat within his leader's den." For all we know, it could very well be a trap", he added.

Dawnstar watched her friend carefully, taking his words into consideration. The tom was right. Something really didn't feel right about this whole situation. But as a leader, she felt as if it were her duty to get to the bottom of this. Even if meant going to a meeting at night." I'm aware, but if we're going to solve this problem, then we need to go to this meeting, Leopardclaw, trap or no trap", she replied.

" I still don't like it, what if something happens?", the tom replied. His amber eyes watching her uncertainly.

" The night isn't just their ally, it's ours too, if something does happen, then I'll send Brackenpaw to come and fetch you, so be ready with reinforcements, alright?", she replied. Watching as the tom hesitated, before giving a brief nod." Good, now go and tell the others to rest, it's going to be a long night", she added.

[Chimericect]

Writing Prompt 2!
Username || Chimericect
Clan Thread || Tribe of roaring flames
Prompt Writing ||

The skittish messenger was fortunate to have met with Thunderstars patrol, who was much nicer than the others. Thunderstar was more than pleased to have a specific time and place to meet the outsider cats, even if the others in her patrol and in her tribe were less than excited. “I don’t trust them,” Adderbite hissed. He wasn’t too pleased with Thunderstar for making the decision on her own, even if she was the leader he felt that they could have discussed this with the entire clan beforehand.

“Cats of the tribe, hear my voice.” Thunderstar yelled, gathering the attention of the tribe. “We have been patrolling these borders, prepared to fight for our home if need be. Let’s keep that fighting spirit, but we now have a chance to talk to two of their more peaceful cats. We meet at night, the edge of our territory. I will take a patrol with me, as well.” She said. She allowed silence for the distressed tribe to speak, as she could tell they were holding back.

“What if it’s an ambush, they take more cats than your patrol can handle? They could wish to wipe us out.” Spiderweb protested, his long black tail swishing anxiously behind him.

“We will have others hide, being careful of this. In the bushes, or in the trees. Brokenpaw, Softpaw, and Crowpaw- you know the best hiding spots, I know you do.” Thunderstar purred, pointing out the three mischievous and now embarrassed apprentices. Crowpaw, however, gave a nod. “We... do.” he admitted. “Good, then you three hide, and show Ferretfur, Spiderweb, and fidgetstrike where to hide. The rest will again, stay and guard the camp. We still don’t know if this is the tribe that Brokenpaw hailed from, and they’re notorious for stealing kits. Please be careful.” She purred. “So you three will help the newer warriors, or those not as accustomed to the clan, find where they could be stationed. My own guiders will consist of Owlhoot, Boneshaker, Hawkhunt, and Pantherpaw. They are adept fighters, and won’t come off as too threatening.” She murmured, shooting an off glance to Adderbite.

“I still feel like we should attack them first. They’re getting dangerously close to our borders, and-“ Adderbite spoke, his ears flat against his head. His gaze met Thunderstars, and he stopped himself. The clan gave a small, dramatic gasp, and adderbite could’ve sworn he heard “I can’t believe you fought your true love.” Whispered by an apprentice. They would pay for that later.

“They haven’t attacked us yet. So far their patrols have only gone past us. There is no need for bloodshed, not yet.” Thunderstar said flatly, her icy and intimidating gaze staring right at adderbites. He glanced down at his shuffling paws in shame, and the rest of the clan murmured among themselves. “Would anyone else like to speak?” Thunderstar offered. She emphasized communication, and often addressed her clan to speak what they believe. There would be no repercussions if they disagreed with her, in fact, she thought it was healthy. She could be wrong, and she knew this.

Fortunately, this time around, nobody seemed to speak up against it. “Then you guys know what to do. We leave right before sundown.”

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[NightWolf950]

Writing Prompt 2!
Username: NightWolf950
Clan Thread: WolfClan
Prompt Writing:
Upon the encounter with one of the smaller rouges that morning Wolfstar was determined that talking would be the best route to go. The large gray tom knew battling would be useless especially when WolfClan did not have the numbers like the rouge group. "Tonight I will go alone." He meowed, turning to face Leopardpsots and Violetpetal. "But Wolfstar!" Leopardspots spoke, only to receive a small glare from the leader. "No buts, from either of you. I have made up my mind. After all I need you guys to stay back at camp and keep guard just in case. I don't fully trust the rogues, they are sneaky." he meowed.

Leopardspots let out a small sigh before giving a small nod. "Alright Wolfstar. As you wish." he meowed. The spotted tom gave one last look at his clan's leader before padding off to the warriors den. He had faith in Wolfstar, but couldn't help but worry about things if they went wrong. Wolfstar would be alone and could loose all his lives if the rogues decided to turn on him and attack. With no back Wolfstar would surely perish.

Violetpetal watched as the two toms talked for a moment before Leopardspots made his way to the warriors den. The lilac she-cat watched the tom disappear into the den before returning her attention to Wolfstar. "He has faith in you and so do I. We just worry for your safety Wolfstar. These cats are unpredictable is all." she meowed softly, looking down at her paws. She cared so much for the two toms as they had taken her in and treated her as if she was a family member that had been gone for some time.

Sensing the she-cats worry, Wolfstar gently rested his tail on the she-cat's back and gave her a reassuring smile. "Do not worry Violetpetal. I worry too, but we have to have faith in StarClan. Everything happens for a reason. I won't be totally alone as I will have StarClan on my side. I should start heading out. It takes some time to get to the edge of our territory." the tom meowed, giving the she-cat a small nuzzle. "Be sure to reassure Leopardspots. Make sure that feisty tom doesn't do anything reckless while I'm a way. I believe in you two!" Wolfstar called over his shoulder.

With one last wave of his tail, Wolfstar made his way out of the camp and towards the edge of the clan's territory. He was determined to talk and come to a peaceful agreement between his clan and the rogues. "StarClan, if your listening I ask for your protection and guidance tonight." he meowed, pausing and looking up to the sky. Above him the stars slowly began to shine as the sunlight began to diminish. Wolfstar smiled to himself before racing off to meet with the two rogue officials, knowing he would have the ancestors at his side.

[Sillybob101]

Art Prompt!
Username: Sillybob101
Clan Thread: MossClan
Art Prompt Number: 2
Prompt Art:
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