[ Weather: A light snow falls into the Clans' territories, the air is chiller, causing for a lot of prey to hide to their burrows. ]
(my computer crashed halfway through replies! so the later clans in this post wont have full writing like reed and stream's ^^;)
(my computer crashed halfway through replies! so the later clans in this post wont have full writing like reed and stream's ^^;)
ReedClan / Areater wrote:Iceberry and Weaselthroat watched as their kits wrestled on the ground, squealing with excitement. When Erminekit sneezed, Weaselthroat's eyes shot open and she rushed to her. "Are you okay? Are you sick? How do you feel?" She squirmed as her mother licked her fur. "I'm fine mom!" Pulling out of her grasp, she scampered away after Maplekit. Weaselthroat's eyes followed her, and Iceberry gently placed a tail on her back. "They'll be fine, Weaselthroat. They're strong kits." Weaselthroat looked away. "I never should have had kits in leafbare."
Oatfang had been accepted into the clan quickly. He had become good friends with Stoatfang and Starlingflight practically overnight - much to Nutwhisker's dismay. As a kit, all she had wanted was to be a part of their friendship, and Oatfang had just been able to walk in and live her past dream. With a huff, she walked past them, her tail head high and her nose pointed to the sky. Stoatfang rolled his eyes at her, and Starlingflight leaned in to whisper a joke to him. "That's your sister, right?" Oatfang meowed. They nodded. "She's pretty," he said, and the other two broke out in laughter. "She's like a fox, Oat. She'll chew you up and spit you out and walk all over your heart with claws unsheathed." The two rose to join their separate patrols, and as they walked away, Oatfang mulled over Stoatfang's words. She's the prettiest fox I've ever seen.
[ The Clan used up 6 servings of prey - a perch and a carp.
Deerstep and Acornpounce search for herbs.
Scorchbreeze's bellyache was healed using mallow leaves.
Nightpaw trains.
Herontuft, Minnowleap, Stoatfang, Nutwhisker, Scorchbreeze, and Cloud-dapple go on a hunting patrol.
Doeskip, Starlingflight, Stagleap, Barkstone, Windleap, and Pebbleskip go on patrol to return for the injured kittypet. ]
The six patrolling cats kept their guards up as they neared the area where they had last scented the kittypet, Barkstone at the front of the patrol while Doeskip kept watch from the back. All the warriors stayed quiet, looking out for the familiar scent of blood tinged with fear-scent that had first caught their attention. It was Starlingflight who once again caught the scent, his head shot up as he could hear a faint and pained whimper along with it this time. The black-and-white tom turned his back to look behind him, a questioning look on his face to see if he had just imagined the sound or if anyone else had too. His question was answered by the tiny nods from both Windleap and Pebbleskip, who now looked more serious than ever to find the injured kittypet. Starlingflight moved to look at Barkstone, who silently signaled with a wave of his tail to approach where they had last heard them.
Stagleap twitched an ear as the sound of something heavy crashed through the bushes, their pawsteps going all over the place as they were clearly unfamiliar with how to move in their territory, the brown-and-ginger tom broke away from the rest of his patrol to catch up to whatever the creature was as he had a sneaking suspicion that it was the cat they were seeking, quickly proven correct as he carefully weaved his way through the bushes to find a fluffy calico holding a broken Twoleg collar in their mouth, dried blood caked around their neck and body. The kittypet's eyes were wide in fear as they looked at Stagleap who was flustered as to how to calm the cat down - though he tried to comfort them as best as possible until the rest of his patrol showed up to further comfort the cat.
[ Your patrol found the injured kittypet! They will need stinging nettle and marigold for their wounds. ]
[Deerstep and Acornpounce gathered both stinging nettle and watermint, the former feeling worried over the thought of Leaf-bare killing all the herbs while Acornpounce assured him that they would be fine. ]
[ Morninglight and Nightpaw attempted to learn swimming, though after they found that the river was too chilly to risk either of them getting sick, Morninglight then taught the black molly how to climb instead. ]
[ The hunting patrol was gathered disappointed that they only brought back one water vole for their efforts, though they supposed it was to be expected given how cold it was becoming. They only wished that the prey would start coming back soon. ]
Stagleap twitched an ear as the sound of something heavy crashed through the bushes, their pawsteps going all over the place as they were clearly unfamiliar with how to move in their territory, the brown-and-ginger tom broke away from the rest of his patrol to catch up to whatever the creature was as he had a sneaking suspicion that it was the cat they were seeking, quickly proven correct as he carefully weaved his way through the bushes to find a fluffy calico holding a broken Twoleg collar in their mouth, dried blood caked around their neck and body. The kittypet's eyes were wide in fear as they looked at Stagleap who was flustered as to how to calm the cat down - though he tried to comfort them as best as possible until the rest of his patrol showed up to further comfort the cat.
[ Your patrol found the injured kittypet! They will need stinging nettle and marigold for their wounds. ]
[Deerstep and Acornpounce gathered both stinging nettle and watermint, the former feeling worried over the thought of Leaf-bare killing all the herbs while Acornpounce assured him that they would be fine. ]
[ Morninglight and Nightpaw attempted to learn swimming, though after they found that the river was too chilly to risk either of them getting sick, Morninglight then taught the black molly how to climb instead. ]
[ The hunting patrol was gathered disappointed that they only brought back one water vole for their efforts, though they supposed it was to be expected given how cold it was becoming. They only wished that the prey would start coming back soon. ]
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StreamClan / justice'n'joy wrote:"I say these words before the body of Splashfur, so that her spirit may hear and approve of my choice. Gingerflash will be the new deputy of StreamClan."
Ripplestar's words rang out across the mourning Clan. Dapplefeather was sitting near the front, hunched over, unable to bear the burden of her friend's last wish. She leapt onto the highrock, took a deep breath and yowled. "My name is Dapplefeather, StreamClan's first medicine cat. You all know that, but I am not who you really think I am. I am also a mother. To three kits; now two warriors. Those five kits of Splashfur's are her first litter, Featherstorm, Maplekit and Cloverstep are mine." Her gaze flicked toward her mate, the new deputy. She was proud of him and couldn't bear for him to be in trouble. "My mate is in EchoClan. Splashfur's dying wish was for me to tell the truth and I thank her for that. Farewell, my friend and saviour." Cloverstep gasped. Featherstorm already knew and Ripplestar was furious. "I am sorry to do this, Dapplefeather, but you now must step down from your medicine cat rank. Tonight you shall sleep in the warriors den and Flintberry is now our main medicine cat."
Dovepaw trains, Dapplefeather tells, Dapplefeather-> warrior, Gingerflash-> deputy
Ashflower and Dovepaw made their way to the training hollow, the young apprentice asking about her mentor's thoughts of Gingerflash becoming the next deputy or how she felt about Dapplefeather being stripped of her medicine cat rank. The gray molly tried her best to answer Dovepaw's questions, though was still wrapping her mind around all the happened herself. Once they had arrived, Ashflower mewed for Dovepaw to listen carefully to today's session.
[ Dovepaw has learned the hunting skill! ]
[ Dapplefeather has officially stepped down from the medicine cat rank. ]
[ Gingersplash is the new deputy of StreamClan. ]
[ Dovepaw has learned the hunting skill! ]
[ Dapplefeather has officially stepped down from the medicine cat rank. ]
[ Gingersplash is the new deputy of StreamClan. ]
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AsterClan / hiraeth. wrote:[ Eaten: Chipmunk & Squirrel ]
[ Moonpool: Aspenpaw --> Aspentail ]
[ Hunting Patrol (Northern Border): Sheepclaw & Falconflower ]
[ Border Patrol: Oatstar & Pinefur ]
Pinefur gently pressed a goldenrod & horsetail poultice onto Sycamorewhisker's shoulder, making the gray & white tom wince slightly in response. "You'll be out of here in no time," he purred reassuringly, "And then you'll be able to begin your flower quest." Hesitating for a moment, the patient responded reluctantly, "Actually... About that. I was wondering if I'd be able to postpone it until my kittens become apprentices; I wouldn't want to miss that for the world." The medicine cat was silent as he processed the request; he knew on rare occasion, like with Barleystorm, cats would refuse to go as long as Starclan approved. Pinefur slowly nodded, "I'll ask Starclan first." Sycamorewhisker seemed content with his answer and curled up for a moment's rest.
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Dipping the petals beneath the water's surface, his vision began to blur before him. Aspenpaw stood midst a meadow of the most beautiful flowers imaginable; Oatstar had taught him of this place. It was called the meadow of Leilani and was named after the founder of the clan before Asterclan, a kittypet. Small white and red butterflies flew in lazy spirals around him and one landed on his nose. He was so distracted by the winged insect that he didn't notice the ethereal figures standing before him. The apprentice let out an awed gasp, scaring the creature away, but he no longer cared. A pretty tabby stepped forward, smiling in amusement at his reaction.
"You've come a long way, Aspenpaw," she mewed, her voice light and airy, "You've trained hard to learn the ways of our noble code, and I commend Oatstar to you as a warrior in her turn." The female paused for a moment's rest before continuing, "Aspenpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?" Without hesitation, the apprentice responded breathlessly, "I do." "Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. Aspenpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Aspentail. Starclan honors your loyalty, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Asterclan."
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The pretty deputy approached the female warrior careful picking apart a chipmunk, "Hey, Falconflower," Sheepclaw purred warmly, "When you're done, would you like to come hunting with me?" Taking a moment to finish chewing & swallowing, the brown tabby nodded her agreement, "Of course! Where to?" The deputy thought for a moment before answering, "How about near the northern border?" She hinted, hoping to see Ashenclaw again.
[ Aspentail could not get the awed look off his face once he had woken up from his dream, enchanted by the fact that StarClan themselves stood before him. The young warrior mewed out a quiet thank you before he left the Moonpool. ]
[ Falconflower caught one squirrel by the northern border, teasing Sheepclaw for acting so distracted on their patrol while the deputy kept casting glances towards LeafClan's territory. ]
[ Oatstar and Pinefur's border patrol passed by uneventfully. ]
[ Falconflower caught one squirrel by the northern border, teasing Sheepclaw for acting so distracted on their patrol while the deputy kept casting glances towards LeafClan's territory. ]
[ Oatstar and Pinefur's border patrol passed by uneventfully. ]
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vampiress_fox wrote:Willowbolt was laughing as she watched her kits jumping all over Hollowkit when suddenly Hollowkit let out a screech of pain. Willowbolt got up quickly and ran over to Hollowkit, while Bluekit and Blossomkit backed away with wide and fearful eyes.
"Did we hurt her?" Blossomkit asked in a small voice as she watched Hollowkit get up slowly.
"We are sorry! We didn't mean to!" Bluekit wailed as he crouched beside his sister.
"No, no, it wasn't you, ny lovelies. Hollowkit, what happened?" Willowbolt asked in a worried tone.
"I got a thorn in my paw. I am sorry to make such noise, it was just surprising more then anything, but I think it is in deep." Hollowkit said as she tried to pull it out herself and only winced and gasped in pain.
"Should let Blackberry take a look at that when she gets back." Willowbolt advised as she comforted her kits.
"Do not worry, Bluekit, it wasn't you. I will be just fine, Blossomkit. I will be able to play with you both more in the morning." Hollowkit said just as Blackberry and Ashpaw came walking back into camp.
"What happened?" Blackberry asked as she looked at Hollowkit holding up her paw.
"Got a thorn in my pad." She said as she hobbled towards the medince den with the two cats following.
Blackberry carefull pulled the thorn out while Ashpaw went to bring her some dock. Soon Hollowkit was patched up and ready to go back to the nursery, feeling awfully tired from the day of playing. Willowbolt was already in there with Bluekit an Blossomkit sleeping beside her. She gave Hollowkit a smile before laying her own head down to rest.
Jinxstar walked back into camp and looked around for the rest of his cats. He had gotten back before them and saw that Blackberry was sitting outside her den waiting for him.
"Is something wrong?" He asked her as he approached.
"Not really, it is just that Hollowkit picked up a thorn in camp while playing with Bluekit and Blossomkit. We should have the apprentices clean up a bit tomorrow before they go out training." She advised him.
"Good idea, that will give me time to talk to Tanagerpelt and Barkclaw." Jinxstar said with a knowing smile.
"You are going to tell them that it is ok?" Blackberry asked, chuckling at how the two young warriors thought that their act was fooling anycat.
"Indeed, I asked Starclan for a new warrior today, so it will be fine if the want to." Jinxstar said, just as the hunting patrol was returning to camp.
"And this is our camp, the dens are located around the edges and we generally gather in the middle." Skydapple was saying as she looked for Blackberry and Jinxstar.
"Who are you explaining..." Jinxstar was cut off as Mulberry pushed her way to the front of the patrol.
"So, where is my sister?" She demanded as she looked around camp.
"Mulberry?" Blackberry said in disbelief, "Is that really you?"
She bounded over to her sister and nuzzled into her, Mulberry nuzzling her back.
"New warrior?" Jinxstar asked as he looked at the two sisters with a smile, "What's up with him?"
Birchfeather was still starry eyed as he watched the two she-cats in the center of camp. Skydapple smiled as she watched the young tom.
"I think he is twitter-patted." She said with a giggle.
"Well, things have been very interesting for tonight. I think that we should all get to bed and we can talk more in the morning. Blackberry, if you would like, Mulberry can stay with you tonight. I am sure that Ashpaw would not mind sleeping in the apprentice den with his siblings." Jinxstar said as he watched Brindlethorn and Flintshade return to camp.
Brindlethorn looked worried and motioned to speak with him. Together the two toms went to Jinxstar's den and Brindlethorn told him about what he saw from Blackmouth and the others earlier in the day.
~THE NEXT DAY~
Jinxstar woke up early from his sleep and walked out into camp. There was already a commotion, Blackberry and Mulberry were in the clearing talking to Tanagerpelt and Velvetrabbit. Jinxstar smiled as he could hear the attitude in her voice. He looked around and saw that Birchfeather was talking nervously with Brindlethorn, while casting awkward glances over to where Mulberry was sitting. Jinxstar felt a sudden burst of pride that his clan was being so successful and growing so quickly.
"Frecklepaw, Stormpaw, Tanagerpelt, Barkclaw, come here please." Jinxstar called as he saw Barkclaw leading the two apprentices into camp.
"Yes, sir?" Barkclaw asked as the others joined him and Jinxstar.
"Frecklepaw, Stormpaw, I would like for you two to start cleaning up camp. Hollowkit picked up a thorn in her paw near the nursery and we cannot have that with Bluekit and Blossomkit playing over there." Jinxstar said, worry flashing in his eyes as he thought about his kits.
The two apprentices nodded as they bounded off to start cleaning things up. Jinxstar then turned to Tanagerpelt and Barkclaw, sitting there and looking the two of them over with a wide smile.
"What did you need us for, Jinxstar?" Tanagerpelt asked in an annoyed tone.
She did not feel comfortable with her leader just sitting there and staring at her. She cast a quick glance at Barkclaw and saw that he was nervously staring at his paws.
"I wanted to tell you two that you did not need to try to hide anymore. The whole clan knows that you are mates, and that you badly want to have kits. It is ok if you two do, We are a big enough clan that we can handle them." Jinxstar said to the two with a laugh as they looked surprised that they were not fooling anycat.
"But, what about..." Tanagerpelt started before Jinxstar cut her off.
"I am sure that Barkclaw would not mind training Stormpaw for you. I can also ask Brindlethorn to help him since he has expirience in training capable warriors." Jinxstar assured her as he smiled.
Barkclaw and Tanagerpelt looked at each other warmly for a moment before nodding, "Thank you, Jinxstar" "This means the world to us."
The two young cats spoke together, though Jinxstar did note that Tanagerpelt was much more pleased then what Barkclaw seemed to be. Jinxstar shrugged it off and jumped up onto his perch.
"All cats old enough to catch their own prey, please gather in the clearing for a clan meeting!" Jinxstar yowled as he watched his clan gather, "As you know, Mulberry has decided to join Jinxclan, and has respectfully asked me to not change her name. I has obliged this request, and I plan on sending her on her Collar Quest as soon as Leopardclaw returns. He will hopefully be back in the next moon or two, and we will be that much stronger for his efforts. Today, though, we need to focus on what keeps our clan alive. Brindlethorn, please lead a hunting patrol with Skydapple, Velvetrabbit, Flintshade, Birchfeather, and Blackmouth. Mulberry, please join me on a boarder patrol."
With that final statement, Jinxstar jumped down and led Mulberry out of camp. Brindlethorn was not happy with the fact that both Flintshade and Blackmouth were in his hunting patrol, but he hoped that they would be able to accomplish something. Blackmouth was smiling as she trotted over to Flintshade and waited to leave.
"Just think, in another moon Hollowkit will be your apprentice. Isn't it great!" She said sweetly as she looked over at Brindlethorn with a smile.
Brindlethorn was not happy, but he kept his mouth shut. He flicked his tail and led the patrol out of camp. Tanagerpelt was smiling at Barkclaw as she waited for the apprentices to finish their task before taking them out of camp.
"Isn't it great? We can finally have kits!" she said quietly as she watched Hollowkit playing with Bluekit and Blossomkit.
"I actually wanted to talk to you about that." Barkclaw said as he looked at his paws.
Tanagerpelt gave him a worried look but stayed silent. She did not know what he was thinking at this point, and Barkclaw did not have the faintest idea on how to rely his worries to her.
"You see, Tanagerpelt, I am not sure that us having kits is such a good idea." He began, but stopped when he was unsure as to where to go with it.
"Why not?" Tanagerplet asked in an upset tone.
The biggest thing that she wanted in her life was to have a large family, and now that she had the chance with Barkclaw she was angry that he was trying to take it from her.
"I don't want them to turn out like me." He said simply, not meeting her gaze.
"How do you mean?" She asked, now confused, "I would give my right paw for them to turn out just like you."
"How can you wish my condition on our kits?" Barkclaw asked, "With my stunted legs and everything, they would be the laughing stock of the clan!"
"Oh, silly, they would not be." Tanagerpelt said with a gently smile, "They will be honorable, loving, loyal, fierce, and dependable. They will be all the best things that you are, and who cares if they are midgets? They will learn to overcome it and be better for it, just like you did."
Tanagerpelt gave Barkclaw a gentle lick between the ears before ushering him off to a dark crevice for some peace before taking their apprentices out training.
[Jinxstar and Mulberry - boarder patrol]
[Brindlethorn, Skydapple, Velvetrabbit, Flintshade, Birchfeather, Blackmouth - hunting patrol]
[Stormpaw and Frecklepaw - spend the morning cleaning camp while their mentors talk to Jinxstar]
[Tanagerpelt/Stormpaw and Barkclaw/Frecklepaw - training]
[Blackberry and Ashpaw - finding herbs]
[Willowbolt - watching Blossomkit and Bluekit]
[Hollowkit - playing with Blossomkit and Bluekit]
[Leopardclaw - still on his Collar Quest]
[Tanagerpelt and Barkclaw want kits now]
[ Jinxstar and Mulberry's border patrol passed by uneventfully. ]
[ Your hunting patrol caught a raven! ]
[ Stormpaw and Frecklepaw learned the climbing skill, Stormpaw giving both mentors a fright as he had trouble balancing on one branch. ]
[ Blackberry and Ashpaw have gathered dock and thyme, with the medicine cat teaching her apprentice of how to use them on the way back home. ]
[ Tanagerpelt is expecting kits They will be due on February 22nd! She seemed giddy to be having her first litter with her mate, though Barkclaw felt a little more hesitant at the news. However as he saw how happy Tanagrpelt looked, he too put on a small and pleased smile on his face. ]
[ Your hunting patrol caught a raven! ]
[ Stormpaw and Frecklepaw learned the climbing skill, Stormpaw giving both mentors a fright as he had trouble balancing on one branch. ]
[ Blackberry and Ashpaw have gathered dock and thyme, with the medicine cat teaching her apprentice of how to use them on the way back home. ]
[ Tanagerpelt is expecting kits They will be due on February 22nd! She seemed giddy to be having her first litter with her mate, though Barkclaw felt a little more hesitant at the news. However as he saw how happy Tanagrpelt looked, he too put on a small and pleased smile on his face. ]
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RippleClan / artemịs wrote:Her sweet green eyes.. Hazelwish had been attending to Oakhollow every night since she came- she was worried about her new Clan, after all. As the newest member, she had some living up to do. With some effort and time, Oakhollow felt momentarily better. Beetlestar on the other hand, had been quite indifferent- her silence grew more passive, and she felt as if this thing she started was going to fall apart before she knew it. Numbers were growing, yes.. but was that all that we needed to do? She knew that there needed to be something to keep the Clan alive and well.
Slateslide was less kittenish on his ways, and definitely trying to still win her over. But Beetlestar rejected it- she couldn't accept it, not yet. But Hazelwish, she didn't seem to catch his eye, vice versa. Moreover, it seemed that the newer molly was interested in her own deputy.
Beetlestar and Hazelwish went on a hunting patrol by the riverside, while Slateslide conducted a border patrol by himself.
actions being done // beetle - asking starclan for f warrior - slate - patrol
[ Your hunting patrol caught a salmon!]
[ Slateslide caught the scent of a cat on his border patrol, come back with another to add this cat to your Clan! ]
[ On the way back from her visit to the Moonpool, Beetlestar encounted a gray tabby molly with odd-colored eyes, the cat had told her that she received a vision from something called 'StarClan' and that they had told her to join Beetlestar's Clan. ]
[ Slateslide caught the scent of a cat on his border patrol, come back with another to add this cat to your Clan! ]
[ On the way back from her visit to the Moonpool, Beetlestar encounted a gray tabby molly with odd-colored eyes, the cat had told her that she received a vision from something called 'StarClan' and that they had told her to join Beetlestar's Clan. ]
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