by Arcaii » Thu Aug 28, 2014 10:41 am
Choices:
1. I'll uncover this
2. Next on target list
3. I'm a BrookClan cat
4. I'm a BrookClan cat
5. I'll uncover this
6. Next on target list
7. I'll uncover this
Roll says... 7: I'll uncover this.
"I will uncover this, Divercloud," you say, and feel a fire gradually rising in your heart. "Whatever it takes, I'll find out the truth."
He looks at you silently for a moment, and sadly smiles. "You've a stronger spirit than I, little one. I trust your resolve, and I will do what I can to help you. But please, be careful. I wouldn't want you on the list of deaths."
"We'll just have to see, won't we?" You smile back, both grim and determined.
The conversation is ended when the voice of Eveningstar calls out for everyone to join her for a meeting. Divercloud helps you up, and you hobble to the entrance of the den.
Once everyone is gathered, Eveningstar looks around, and then begins speaking.
"The time has come for a new deputy," she says, voice ringing. "I have thought through the list of cats that I have accumulated over the moons for the day when I was to lead the Clan. We, and our neighboring Clan, must live on in peace and prosperity, with a steady mind to guide us the day that I fall. I pray that StarClan may hear and approve of my choice." Her whiskers twitch, and her voice becomes warmer. "Crowcloud will be the new deputy of BrookClan."
You look over at your mother, who's highly surprised, but clearly delighted. Several cats around her congratulate her, and some murmur that she's not much of leader material. You ignore them as you trot as best you can over to her.
She greets you with a head bump and a purr, before saying to Eveningstar, "Thank you. I will do my very best to follow in your footsteps, and to serve BrookClan as well as I can."
Eveningstar smiles, but you catch a glimmer of...something in her eyes. It's gone before you can place it.
You're quite excited, but you back up to let other cats move in and give their approval. Hailfang in particular notes that she is the best choice in times like this, and offers to help take over Knotpaw's training while Crowcloud gets used to deputyhood. Knotpaw herself is almost as proud as you are, and is one of the first to run over and congratulate her mentor.
After a while, everyone disperses, and Eveningstar and Crowcloud are left to talk with each other over various roles and duties. Your mother looks a tad overwhelmed, but she readily accepts the various duties that will be assigned to her.
You head back for the medicine den, as your leg is in more pain from you abusing it on your way to greet Crowcloud. You don't continue your conversation with Divercloud, instead opting to curl up and nap. You barely close your eyes before the dry voice of Applefoot reaches you.
"Not bad on Eveningstar," she says, walking into the den. "How's it feel, having your mother be the future leader?"
It's awesome.
She's the best choice.
What do you think?
I'm proud!