Weather:
It's leaf-fall! The air has a slight nip to it, easily finding its way inside dens, so make sure to repair your dens and patch any cracks. The twolegs and their dogs won't come into the Clan territories as often as they do in greenleaf, but you will still see them from time to time. Foxes and badgers are now more commonly found, so be careful. Kitting will start to become harder during this time.
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roses - ! wrote:Bone was already tired of Arrow's constant nagging as he was leaving the camp. "Okay, if you do see a cat, you have to still be gruff with them, don't let them think Hyenaclan will just let anyone walk on through."
"I get it already, Arrow! Chill, I'll do fine." He retorted, but then saw the challenging look in the she-cat's eyes as if she dared him to speak again.
"Alright, now do catch anything you find, it helps to have extra prey." She ordered. 'Duh.' He thought, but kept his mouth shut. He glanced over at the black, silent tom he simply stayed where he was. Already, it seemed like Crow was the leader's favorite, it just felt weird.
"Well, see you later today." Bone said, leaving camp for the border patrol.
[ Arrow and Crow went hunting ]
[ Bone went on a border patrol ]
[ Hyenaclan ate two servings of squirrel ]
[ Arrow and Crow caught a squirrel and blue gill while hunting ]
[ Bone found a warrior while on patrol ] ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
WolvesLionsCats wrote:i had been searching for little for a bit, and it seemed that i may have found her. these clan cats said that little had been with them for a few moons and that they would take me to her. see, a while back, i had left my family to start my own life. now, i admit that i was quite angry at my mother at the time, but i vowed that i would never look back. living alone is quite lonely, i discovered, and the thought that my sister was out there all alone worried me. little was the only cat i had every really been close to. i knew her, and her shy personality would make it hard to thrive in the wild. so i set out to find her.
i glanced at the others, taking them in. there was a red tom, a she-cat, and a young silver tom. the silver one looked at me curiously while the she-cat had a sort of glare on her eyes. i could tell we would butt heads a few times if i stayed. two stubborn she-cats don't exactly mix.
what i assumed to be the leader [russet, maybe?] told me the basics of a clan as
the clan cats led me to their camp. as we approached it, i saw some black through the bushes. little? i kept my cool, but i wanted to run towards the shadow. i wanted to see my sister. i wasnt quite sure about these clan cats, but they better be treating her good or as soon as i get to her, we're leaving.
i glanced up, my ears straining to hear any noises. the rest of the clan was out and if any intruders came, it wouldn't be good. the sound of pawsteps got louder as the group [i assumed] got closer. it was probably adderflight and quickpaw returning from their training session. i could see red, silver, and light brown through the laurel bushes surrounding the camp, and stood up to greet my clanmates. as they entered, my heart skipped a beat. was that ... no, it couldn't be. i blinked, trying to shake the thought from my mind. it's not rain, it can't be. yet, as russetstar and the stranger approached me, i couldn't deny the feeling that it wasn't a stranger.
"littlestep," the leader said. the she-cat beside him looked at me, emotions i couldn't describe on her face. "thi-"
"little." it only took one word for my thoughts to be confirmed. it was my sister. i never thought that i would ever see her again. but, now ... she stood right in front of me.
"rain," i whispered. it had been said so quiet that i wasn't sure if anyone had heard, but the tabby didn't hesitate to come closer and lick my cheek affectionately. she twinned her tail with mine, and we looked at each happily.
"im so glad i found you! ive been looking for you and just happen upon that cats and i cant believe it's actually you! there is so much we have to catch up on." rain rambled on, and out of the corner of my eye i saw russetstar walk away.
"hey, rain."
"yea?"
"how about we go hunting and talk there?"
"sure, why not," she said.
@cats; littlestep's sister is rain until she gets a warrior name
@training; adderflight teaches quickpaw the fighting skill
@border patrol; russetstar looks for cats while patrolling the border
@hunting patrol; littlestep and rain go hunting in the moor
@clan; a rabbit was consumed
[ Quickpaw learned the Fighting skill while training ]
[ Russetstar found a medicine cat while on patrol ]
[ Littlestep and Rain caught two rabbits and a hare while hunting ] ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
ayasha;; wrote:The hunting patrol had passed peacefully until they were just a ways from camp. The warriors were chatting amongst themselves when suddenly, a fox leaped at Silkwing. She screeched and brought her paws down on its neck, and it yowled and sprang back. The rest of the warriors came closer, shielding the young warrior from the fox. "Get off of our territory, or we will be forced to take drastic measures." Shinestar hissed, still protective of her former apprentice. The fox growled at them and leaped at Shinestar. She darted out of the way, but not before the fox managed to scratch her. Cloudswift saw the scratch and lunged at the fox, gripping onto its scruff with his jaws. The fox twisted and turned, snapping its jaws at the air as the other warriors pummelled it with merciless blows. CLoudswift was finally thrown off, and landed on his feet just in time to see the fox yelp as Ravenfall swiped its nose, and it ran away, whimpering. The warriors stood there, panting for a bit, until they realized that they had to get Silkwing to Leafrush. Ravenfall and Fennelclaw hoisted Silkwing onto their shoulders, and the patrol continued to camp, the remaining warriors carrying their prey that had been forgotten during the fight.
[ Leafrush, Clearsight: Herb Hunting ]
[ Viperthorn, Whisperpaw, Cloudswift, Heronpaw, Aspenstep, Dovepaw, Thrushflight, Silverpaw: Training Session #3 ]
[ Clan consumes a rabbit and a hare ]
[ Ravenfall, Fennelclaw, Smudgetail, Silkwing, Eaglefeather, Shinestar: Hunting Patrol ]
[ Hunting patrol is attacked by a fox]
[ Injured; Smudgetail (a few scratches), Shinestar (a scratch on her right hind leg), Silkwing (a bite on the left hind leg) ]
[ Leafrush and Clearsight found horsetail, marigold and cobwebs while herb hunting ]
[ Whisperpaw, Heronpaw, Dovepaw and Silverpaw learned the Fighting skill while training ]
[ Ravenfall, Fennelclaw, Smudgetail, Silkwing, Eaglefeather and Shinestar caught two rabbits and a pigeon ]
[ Smudgetail will need x1 horsetail to stop infection ]
[ Shinestar will need x1 cobwebs for her bleeding and x1 chervil to stop infection ]
[ Silkwing will need x1 cobwebs for her bleeding and x1 yarrow to stop infection ]
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Simonpet wrote:As usual, patrols had divided themselves fairly equally. Due to Honeystar's reports of foxes, Acornstream and Ashstripe promised to be extremely careful. Honeystar had taken the apprentices and their mentors to the Moonpool where they could talk to Starclan before their assessments. With an evil grin, Dustpaw had told her siblings good luck and to try and avoid their ancestors' wrath, conveniently forgetting to tell them that no Starclan cat had yet appeared in her dreams. The patrols left three of the warriors--Applenose, Duckpelt, and Egretstep--along with the queens, kits, and Grayfur.
Duckpelt, Egretstep, and Grayfur were napping while Fleckstorm and Applenose talked and Snowfoot watched her kits play in the leaf-fall's sunlight. Brightkit was sleeping next to his mother while the rest of his siblings wrestled, the occasional squeal telling Snowfoot that one of her kits had pinned another successfully.
"How long have you been a part of Forestclan?" Fleckstorm asked Applenose. She had taken an interest in the young tom, seeing as he had been nothing but polite to her.
"Ever since I was six moons, I think," he replied. "A long time."
"Who was your mentor?"
"Acornstream. I was the clan's first apprentice." At this, Applenose's chest puffed out with the pride that was also audible in his tone. "He's really nice, too, and was a great mentor. He taught me everything I know."
Fleckstorm smiled. Applenose was cute in the way he talked to her. They were equals, it seemed, and for some reason she felt as though the other cats treated her as though she were much younger than her age of six seasons. She also enjoyed talking to him, as hearing the news about what prey he caught and what new scents he caught was always interesting. He really was a nice tom.
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Acornstream was very nervous about the possibility of meeting a fox. He hoped for his sake, his mate's sake, and his kits' sake that he wouldn't meet one. The possibility of dying while out on a simple patrol was honestly terrifying and he had never hoped more than now that Starclan truly was real. Honeystar, Crowcloud, and Applenose seemed convinced, but Acornstream wasn't quiet sure although there was certainly a comfort in entertaining the notion of seeing his family and friends after death.
"Don't worry so much," said Ashstripe cheerfully, his voice carrying the undertone of doubt. "The trails might just be stale."
"Yeah. Yeah, that's probably it."
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After Honeystar's warning, everyone had become far more careful about hunting and patrolling. Today, Birchnose was with Daisywhisker and Palefur on the hunting patrol, as Palefur claimed that his thin fur could withstand a bit of chill. Of course, Birchnose was a bit nervous about letting him out on patrols but wasn't interested in being his mother.
"With Snowfoot's four and Fleckstorm's upcoming kits, we definitely need more prey," commented Daisywhisker.
"Ashstripe seems really worried about that," said Palefur. "I mean, he's right but once Duckpelt's kits are warriors, we'll have plenty of hunters."
"I'm pretty sure that talking'll scare away all the prey," said Birchnose dryly.
Daisywhisker laughed. "I'm sure that you'll track 'em down! Between us, nothing can get away."
"What about me?" complained Palefur. "Am I not here?" Birchnose's whiskers twitched with laughter in response, while Daisywhisker snickered. Finally, even the mildly disgruntled Palefur joined in.
***
It took Honeystar, the mentors, and their apprentices most of the day to reach the Moonpool. Once they were there, the leader explained what they were doing. "You are each to drink some of the water from the Moonpool," she told the apprentices, "and perhaps Starclan's cats will have some words of advice. Later this moon, you will start your assessments and if you pass them, you'll climb the Speaker's Tree and come back down. Whoever completes this will become a warrior and whoever doesn't will be held back one more moon. There isn't any shame, because it simply means that you have yet some learning to do. And who knows?" Honeystar said with a smile. "Maybe you'll become a warrior with more knowledge than your siblings."
Adderpaw, Barleypaw, and Boulderpaw looked at one another, not reassured at all.
"Whenever you're ready."
One by one, the siblings padded up to the Moonpool, lapped up some of the water, and lay down to rest. The adults sat in a circle around them, watching for anything--or anyone--that might come by.
***
Boulderpaw woke up first and stretched, before seeing her siblings doing the same thing beside her. Their mentors and Honeystar seemed to have vanished. Was this a dream or was this Starclan?
"Ah, more apprentices," said someone from behind them.
Adderpaw turned first, fur bristling, his siblings following suit. "Who are you?" he asked.
"Minkstar of Cherryclan."
"Cherryclan?" Adderpaw, like his littermates, was confused. He'd never heard of such a clan either from Honeystar or at the Gathering.
"Cherryclan failed many seasons ago," Minkstar said regretfully. "Forestclan's territory was once ours."
"Really?" This was Barleypaw.
"Sit down," said Minkstar. The three apprentices hurriedly sat. "I'm here to give you some advice both for your assessments and life as a warrior. First, I'm sure that you already know this, but try your hardest at everything. Don't let yourself believe that failure is a possibility." His face was thoughtful. "Remember who you are: a clan cat. Family. We forgot--and we died. Strive to be the best you can be. For Dustpaw, it will be a medicine cat. For you, a warrior, the safeguards of the clan and its history, bearers and carers of the next generation. And remember your history, because you are nothing without it."
Minkstar glanced at the sky, and the four apprentices followed his gaze. The sky was lightening; dawn was almost here and it seemed as though no time had passed. "It's time for you to go," he said. "Goodbye--and good luck."
Forestclan consumes 5 servings (one squirrel, one bird)
Acornstream and Ashstripe go on a border patrol -- Oakheart of Wishclan joins
Birchnose, Daisywhisker, and Palefur go hunting
Crowcloud and Dustpaw go herb hunting
Dustpaw trains
Adderpaw, Barleypaw, and Boulderpaw have assessments
[ Acornstream and Ashstripe found Oakheart while on patrol ]
[ Birchnose, Daisywhisker and Palefur caught two mice and a squirrel while hunting ]
[ Crowcloud and Dustpaw found sweet sedge, stinging nettle and dried oak leaves while herb hunting ]
[ Adderpaw, Barleypaw and Boulderpaw passed their final assessments ] ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Chamrosh wrote:“Come on, Cicelykit!” Saddlekit mewed, looking up to where her sister was still stationed in the nest where they slept. They were just big enough to totter around the nursery, but Heronstar had been pretty clear to stay within the nursery so far. That didn’t mean Saddlekit couldn’t do a thorough exploring here though. “It’s fine! Mama never said we couldn’t explore here!”
Cicelykit gripped the mauve fabric with her claws, head pointing down, strangely close to the edge. “No!” She cried back.
“Cicely, it’s fine. I wouldn’t be down here if I thought it was dangerous!” Ploverkit added.
“No!” Cicelykit yelled again.
“Cicelykit, you’ll be alright, it’s only a short drop to the floor, and I can fetch Harrierpelt very easily if you do fall awkwardly.” Argusheart said. Ploverkit and Saddlekit were not so sure about the “very easily” part, as it was clear from where they now stood, but not from the nest, that Argusheart’s belly was huge from pregnancy. They both thought it best not to mention this.
“Come on, Cicelykit! Argusheart’s right. It’s only about twice my height to jump, it’s nothing!” Said Saddlekit, exaggerating how tall she was. “I know it looks high from there, but it’s really easy.”
“You’ll never be a warrior if you stay in the nest all day!” Ploverkit declared.
Cicelykit bit her lip, still tense and nervous, then, relaxed very slowly in a way that showed she really wasn’t relaxed. Then she shuffled forwards, jumped… and almost entirely face-planted on the floor. “OOOWWW!” she yowled, as her siblings panicked around her, wondering what could have gone wrong.
Argusheart awkwardly shifted, and got off the chair. When she reached Cicelykit, she nuzzled her gently, making sure she really was alright. Cicelykit wriggled awkwardly, trying to escape her huge ‘attacker’ and hitting Argusheart on the nose with one paw several times. Cicelykit rolled onto her back, ready to attack.
“It’s alright, sweetie, I’m not going to hurt you. Looks like you’re all good and strong, nothing broken or hurt.” Argusheart said, evaluating. Ploverkit still pushed his sister gently with his nose, making extra sure that Cicelykit was fine. Unfocused eyes hit a point near his nose.
“Ploverkit, I’m fine! I just couldn’t see where I was landing, that’s all.” She pushed her brother away with two paws, and rolled smoothly onto her feet. “I don’t need extra help because of it.” She said, like she hadn’t been terrified of the unknown drop beside their nest. She’d thought it was a lot further down than it had been, and if you didn’t know how far your first jump was, you’d be pretty reluctant to take it too. She didn’t see any reason why she couldn’t become a warrior anyway.
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Nettlepaw had taken into heading into the nursery to make a fuss of the kits when she wasn’t training, in a similar way to how Shellpaw had for her. Much like her friend, she also brought them things to play with, and enjoyed making a fuss of each of them in turn.
Heronstar and Argusheart didn’t mind her being around, as she was pretty capable of stopping them doing anything dangerous (especially as they were still all very small), and it gave them both a little more time. Not to mention, they’d really need all the help they could get once there were two litters of small kits running around.
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Droseratail sat down next to where Lobeliafur was lying, flacked out on her side in the middle of the courtyard area. There were only a few mollies his age within the clan, and Lobeliafur really was pretty. Someday he’d get up the courage to actually talk to her, and maybe even ask her to be his mate. Someday.
[Heronstar, Harrierpelt and Argusheart stay in camp with the kits; Ploverkit, Cicelykit and Saddlekit]
[Pearstone and Sparrowpaw and Boulderdash and Nettlepaw go training]
[Chubtail, Myrtleclaw and Bugleclaw go on a patrol]
[Osierfang, Moraine and Shellcloud go hunting]
[Lobeliafur and Droseratail stay to guard camp]
[Gustclan consumes 1 frog and 1 big fish – 4 portions]
[ Sparrowpaw and Nettlepaw learned the Climbing skill while training ]
[ Chubtail, Myrtleclaw and Bugleclaw found an elder while on patrol ]
[ Osierfang, Moraine and Shellcloud caught two big fish and a frog while hunting ] ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
.iris. wrote:Rimestar and Mallowpath hardly spoke as he followed her back to camp. Mallowpath would open his mouth to say something, but one place at the leader's expression told him that she wasn't the chatty type. Occasionally, however, the two cats would manage a few sentences of what could be considered conversation. "So... where exactly is the main camp?" the new deputy inquired. "Up there," Rimestar answered tersely, waving her tail in the vague direction of camp. Mallowpath paused to take a breath while she continued to leap ahead. "But what's the purpose of having a Clan so high up?" he asked. The leader gave a huff of irritation. "It keeps enemies out," she grunted while scaling a particularly steep climb, "keeps us safe." Rimestar attempted to bound forward, but lost her footing on the loose pebbles. She let out a yelp of terrors she began to tumble, her claws scrambling to hold on to something, anything. As she continued to slip from the ledge, the caught a glimpse of the forest below. It was a dizzying drop and she knew that there was no way she could survive such a fall. Just as she had begun to accept her fate, she felt a set of small, sharp teeth clenching on to the scruff of her neck. She was being pulled back onto solid ground, away from the ledge. As soon as Mallowpath released her, Rimestar dug her claws into the dirt, grounding herself. Her breaths were quick and uneven, and her heart was racing. "Safer, huh?" Mallowpath remarked, peering over the edge at the forest below. He quickly rushed back to the leader's side. "Are you alright?" he asked, helping Rimestar to her feet. "I don't need you to rescue me," she mewed, pushing him away, although her voice was still shaking from the rush of adrenaline. "Come on, then. We should get going." The black-and-white she-cat continued to make her way back to camp, Mallowpath quickening his pace to join her by her side.
"Are you sure you don't want some rest?" the deputy asked once they had arrived. Rimestar was practically drooping with exhaustion, but she shook her head and stood up taller. "Of course not," she said dismissively. "We need food, don't we? It's getting colder out. And I need to mark the borders, too... You never know who might wander into our territory. And we're a very small Clan; we might not be able to defend ourselves—" "Relax," Mallowpath urged. Rimestar gave him an indignant look. "I'm sorry for wanting to keep the Clan safe," she mewed sarcastically, pushing past Mallowpath on her way outside. The deputy followed her with his eyes for several moments. He couldn't help but admire the she-cat's fierce determination, even if it meant that she was stubborn and snappy. But he also knew that he couldn't think of her as anything other than a Clan leader — He wouldn't let his own meddling thoughts interfere with his duties as a deputy. "Are you coming or not?" Rimestar mewed suddenly, staring at him curiously. "Yes, of course," Mallowpath responded, pushing his thoughts aside and hurrying after the leader.
[ Rimestar and Mallowpath go hunting ]
[ Rimestar goes on a border patrol ]
[ Rimestar and Mallowpath caught two jays and a mouse while hunting ]
[ Rimestar found a warrior while on patrol ] ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Heda wrote:Nightstone watched from a distant, they had two kits. Scorchkit and Heronkit, both male, both healthy, both strong. She rolled her eyes a little, and of course one of them looked exactly like Soulstar, long snout, big ears. Oh how happy everyone was, she was bitter of course. Everything seemed to be going peachy with her brother which bothered her deeply to no end, everything always went right for him. Her tail lashed rather quickly as she laid in the shade, the heat was annoying espcially in Skullclan, there were barely any trees to offer shade as it was.
Soulstar passed on vising the moonpool today due to the kits, it was early morning and he was feeling much better then he did a few moons ago. He knew it was because of the kits, they didn't mean to say he still wasn't paranoid. Coming out of his den he climbed down the steep rocks and hill and started towards the nursery, although he stopped and his head turned to see his sister staring at the the nursery and now him. He found it hard to believe she was also going to be a mother soon, that bothered him. Her kits would be around the same age as his. He only hoped Nightstone sour and vindictive attitude rubbed off on her own, or his for that matter. He just watched her for a brief moment before walking into the den. "Goodmorning." He purred to Basileyes, Riverheart, and Boneleaf. There were six kits in the den, a big number and soon more. "We will have a lot of apprentices." Riverheart laughed and Soulstar grinned. "I can only hope there is enough warriors for them all."
Troutleap was curious to know who was going to the gathering, he knew that last few trips Soulstar went on ended with Troutleap beinging left behind. He undertsood why but he simply didn't want to be left behind for this again and he knew he had to ask his leader at some point. Once his leader returned from the den Troutleap was hot on his heels. "How are the kits?" Troutleap questiopned wuickly. Soulstar smiled, "Quite good actually, how are you?" Troutleap was clearly wanting to know an answer because he skipped right to the point. "So who is going to the gathering." Soulstar laughed. "Well a nice. ' I am fine today Soulstar.' would of been nice." Troutleap sighed and quickly apoligized. "Well I haven't decided yet, I will let you know tomorrow." Troutleap stopped and rolled his eyes with a loud and huff. This just made Soulstar laugh.
[A serving of trout and Snake were eaten]
[Patrol; Morningfall, Pricklejay, Basileyes, Cedarmouse, Troutleap, Eelswoop]
[Herbs ; Ivythistle, Beetlepaw ]
[Emberslash trains Kestralpaw intracking]
[Aspenswirl trains Rainpaw in speed]
[Nightstone is having her kits!(please don't kill her hehe.)
[ Morningfall, Pricklejay, Basileyes, Cedarmouse, Troutleap and Eelswoop found Soulstar's brother and his brother's pregnant mate
while on patrol ]
[ Ivythistle and Beetlepaw found sweet sedge, dandelion and dock while herb hunting ]
[ Kestralpaw learned the Tracking skill while training ]
[ Rainpaw learned the Speed skill while training ]
[ Nightstone gave birth to two kits ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Mika. wrote:As Emberstar came back with a new warrior then Sighlight come above the trees and shone onto the ground as Emberstar eyes where getting tired. She quickly told Nightcry where every thing his and slipped off to bed with no sound.
Blazeclaw awoke seeing the new cat. He nodded and flicked his tail too say hello as he did it back to him. Wavepaw awoke too seeing Nightcry,
"Hello!" The small cat said giving off a little playful smile as Nightcry nodded and said good morning, "I see your new around here." As wavepaw looked around the gray cat as Nightcry nodded. "not a big talker?" He said sitting down as Flamestorm came out of the den with her big blue eyes.
Time went on as Flamestorm, Nightcry and Wavepaw talked for a little bit as Blazeclaw came up to them "Do you know where Emberstar is?" He said looking around them to see if she's there, "She gone to sleep for a little." Nightcry said with a little smile as Blazeclaw nodded and started to walk over to Emberstar Den but she was not there.
Blazeclaw started to get worried about this plank of a cat, So he sighed and sat down into his den and waited.
Emberstar was walking to the moonpool asking for a Queen.
{-Emberstar has gone to the moonpool and asked for a beautiful Queen-}
[ Starclan has sent you a queen ] 
