Fireclan ~ The clan of fire-swept plains.~Semi-lit.~OPEN

[Steamturtle]

Birchpaw shrugged. "It's not so bad," because I can claw their fur off, she finished silently. She kneaded the ground with her paws. "But it would be nice to have full responsibilities. And being able to leave camp without a warrior present," she added. She rubbed against Moonpelt comfortingly. "I'm sure you're a great warrior. And you are strong! You can knock me down flat every time!" She remembered every time she had practiced with Moontail as an apprentice, she would always manage to tackle her.

[AmberLeslieZia]

"Thanks Birchpaw. But you are getting pretty strong also. I think you'll be tackling me soon!" Moonpelt purred. She rubbed her head affectionately on her friend then started sharing tongues with her. She missed good times like this with her friend. She thought about the coming journey and looked forward to spending time at the other camp. She had so many good memories there. She settled herself into washing her friend as she waited for Morningstar to start saying whatever she had to say about moving. 

((Man that three lines thing is hard!!!))

[AmberLeslieZia]

((ZIPPY WE MISS YOU!!!!!))

[zippyzoo77]

((Sorry, I'll get a post up later. After a vacation, my dad decided that it was a good idea to block chickensmoothie from our internet. So I haven't been able to get on recently. Still catching up on everything, glad to know you aren't abandoning me!))

[Steamturtle]

{We would never abandon you!}

[AmberLeslieZia]

((How could we abandon someone as awesome as you?))

[zippyzoo77]

((Aww... Thanks guys. Here's that reply I promised. Sorry it took so long.))

Morningstar

"Thank you for coming everyone." Morningstar said, directing any wandering conversations to a close. Her voice was clear, and though it wasn't nearly as loud as it would have been reflecting off of the rocks at their summer camp, it was easy to hear at every point in the camp. "Today is a day that comes twice every year, and I know most of you have been looking forward to it for several moons now. Cats of the moor like us do not like enclosed spaces. The danger of the fires will be returning shortly, as it does every green leaf. No longer shall we stay here in our camp of grass, which Starclan keeps for us every leafbare to protect us from the wind an the cold. Today every cat, from the smallest kit to the most loyal elder will be tested in the journey to the flat rocks. There, as our ancestors before us have done, we shall stay until the bitter cold of leafbare returns once again, and chases us back here. Tonight, every one of our ranks shall sleep under Silverpelt." Morningstar recited the same speach every year, as had Icestar before her, and every leader since Firestar herself. "Now, for the patrol assignments." The part everyone was really waiting for. Only the kits and younger apprentices really paid attention to the ceremonial speach, all the warriors had heard it before.

"Each patrol will consist of two warriors, two apprentices, and one elder or kit with the exception of my patrol, which will have only one apprentice, and Dewdrop." She paused, letting this sink in. "Patrol leaders will be myself, Badgerstripe, Grasspelt, and Midnightrose. Every apprentice is expected to carry part of Dewdrop's herbs. Cloudpaw, please go to help her now, you will be going last, with my patrol." Dewdrop could be seen waiting by the medicine den, where she would instruct Cloudpaw on who to give each bundle to when they came to get it.

"Badgerstripe's patrol will be leaving first. Mountainfrost, Chamomilenose, you have been chosen to protect Tigerkit along this journey, and assist Smallpaw and Birchpaw should they need it. Please step towards the entrance now, and wait to receive your share of herbs to carry on the journey." Morningstar ordered, watching as the patrol moved to the entrance as she instructed.

Tigerkit

Tigerkit could hardly contain his excitement as he was called to go with the first patrol. After recieving a lick on the head from his anxious mother, he dashed off to join the warriors and apprentices that were assigned to guard him. He wasn't sure whether he should feel disappointed that he had been singled out for protection with this patrol, or special that they were there for him. He thought for a moment, and decided that it would be better to be special than weak.

((I'll let everyone respond to that first.))

[AmberLeslieZia]

((sorry I haven't posted in a while!! Been really busy. Hopefully I will be able to post something awesome soon!!))

[Steamturtle]

Cloudpaw got to her paws, trembling in anticipation. She bounded over to Badgerstripe, nodding quickly in respect. Her eyes twinkling with excitement, she picked up the first bundle of herbs and handed them to Smallpaw, blinking sympathetically. This was his job, and she silently wondered why she got it. She set it down at his paws, then turned to Birchpaw. She narrowed her eyes as she picked up another bundle.

Birchpaw got to her paws slowly and padded over to the Medicine Cat's den, seeing her sister already over there. She kept her head down, looking at her paws, when she approached. When Cloudpaw narrowed her eyes Birchpaw blurted out, "I'm sorry! I just - I'm your sister and I want to make sure you're alright - "

Cloudpaw twitched her tail dismissively. She wasn't going to discuss it. She set the bundle down at Birchpaw's paws and then hurriedly turned to pick the next one up.

Birchpaw sighed, her shoulders sagging. She picked up the bundle of herbs, her gaze once again returning to her paws. "ready?" she mumbled around the mouthful of herbs.

Phantom woke up and stretched. It was just dawn, the sun just rising over the hills. She twitched her tail with satisfaction and pleasure when she remembered what she had overheard. When spying on a patrol, she had heard that the whole Fireclan camp was going to move today! She had never understood why they didn't just pick one place where it is safe the whole year, but the opportunity was ripe. She could pick them off one by one in their ridiculous patrols, and by the time they realized what was happening, it would be too late.

[AmberLeslieZia]

(I am so so soooooooo sorry for not coming on here in forever!!!! I almost forgot about this. ;( let's see if I can get back in character)