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Post by thistle on Aug 20, 2023 20:07:58 GMT -5
"Absolutely we can!" Palegaze replied. So, Beanpaw was observant, then. "Come, we'll follow the slopes downward toward the forest," he said, indicating with his tail the dark smudge of the treeline on the horizon.
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Post by Icefire15 on Aug 20, 2023 20:09:18 GMT -5
Whispersong sat down and curled her tail over her paws, letting Ravenpaw take a moment to get his bearings. She sniffed the air, frowning lightly at the harsh breeze that ruffled her fur. She certainly didn’t like the feel of the wind, or scent of coming rain. After a few moments, Whispersong stood up and made her way off the rock, “Let’s head towards the ShadowClan border and then Fourtrees.” She said to Ravenpaw.
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Post by Moonblazer on Aug 20, 2023 20:19:34 GMT -5
Whispersong sat down and curled her tail over her paws, letting Ravenpaw take a moment to get his bearings. She sniffed the air, frowning lightly at the harsh breeze that ruffled her fur. She certainly didn’t like the feel of the wind, or scent of coming rain. After a few moments, Whispersong stood up and made her way off the rock, “Let’s head towards the ShadowClan border and then Fourtrees.” She said to Ravenpaw. Ravenpaw noticed his mentor’s unease about something, though he couldn’t decipher what. The wind did seem a bit cooler than usual, but he chalked it up to it being a bit cloudy. Instead, he nodded. “I’m ready. I want to see what the other clan territories look like. Though, I bet they smell awful.” He huffed, snorting at the thought of the other clans.
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Post by Foxstar26 on Aug 20, 2023 20:36:21 GMT -5
Dawnshadow just looked at him for a long moment. She didn’t know what to even say to him. She shook her head before whispering. “Is it because of Silverspirit?” She kept her eyes focused on him.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Aug 20, 2023 21:08:05 GMT -5
"Woah," Beanpaw paused he walked onto the plains of WindClan's territory for the first time. He dug his claws into the ground and squinted as the wind carried along the hills. "It's so windy up here," he shouted, thinking he wouldn't be heard above the wind.
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Post by thistle on Aug 20, 2023 21:30:46 GMT -5
Palegaze flattened the ear facing his new apprentice, the albino warrior's hearing sharper than most. "Yes," he agreed, finding he had to raise his voice somewhat as well. "Though usually, the wind isn't this strong in greenleaf..." He quickly scanned the horizon to the northwest where Highstones lay, but found he could see no clouds rolling in from the distant mountains. He shrugged, brushing it off as some freak gale. "It can make hunting here on the moor difficult on account of the shifting winds."
As they padded downslope, the acrid scent of the Thunderpath came to greet them. They stopped several fox-lengths away.
"The Thunderpath here marks our border with ShadowClan. You must never, ever cross it without a warrior present, okay?"
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Post by Willow on Aug 20, 2023 22:29:58 GMT -5
Dawnshadow just looked at him for a long moment. She didn’t know what to even say to him. She shook her head before whispering. “Is it because of Silverspirit?” She kept her eyes focused on him. Eclipsesky shook his head, "Not completely. My thoughts have been clouded Dawnshadow. My emotions have gotten the best of me, I am not the level-headed medicine cat I once was. I wished Clovekit dead, just because of who her mother is." he replied, voice shaking. "I don't deserve to serve this clan anymore."
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Post by Willow on Aug 20, 2023 22:32:24 GMT -5
“First indeed. At least, as far as I’ve heard.” Stonepath chuckled lightly, looking at his mate with a flicker of humor. “It is pretty funny that every deputy has white fur. Like a group of ghosts. You all light up the bottom of Fourtrees when you sit together.” He teased. Sagefoot purred, she was eager to see her father again as well as hear how Stormfury and Cherryvine's kits were faring. She thought of the leaders, wondering how the other clans were handling the continued regrowth after the fire. "I don't wish anything against Lightningstar, but he is the oldest leader now. Do you think Ghostscreech will be leader before long?"
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Post by Moonblazer on Aug 21, 2023 7:55:22 GMT -5
“First indeed. At least, as far as I’ve heard.” Stonepath chuckled lightly, looking at his mate with a flicker of humor. “It is pretty funny that every deputy has white fur. Like a group of ghosts. You all light up the bottom of Fourtrees when you sit together.” He teased. Sagefoot purred, she was eager to see her father again as well as hear how Stormfury and Cherryvine's kits were faring. She thought of the leaders, wondering how the other clans were handling the continued regrowth after the fire. "I don't wish anything against Lightningstar, but he is the oldest leader now. Do you think Ghostscreech will be leader before long?" “I think he certainly will in our lifetime.” Stonepath nodded honestly. “It’s only a matter of time with such things, even for a leader. Scarstar lost some of her lives from age alone, or so I’ve been told. She was by far the oldest leader I can think of.” He mewed, his memories of Scarstar always being fond ones.
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Post by Foxstar26 on Aug 21, 2023 8:37:16 GMT -5
Dawnshadow shook her head. “That’s not true.” She protested. “Of course you still deserve to be a medicine cat. I’m sure you’re not the first to be clouded by emotions.” She looked at him. “You recognize it and you can work on it.”
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Post by Willow on Aug 21, 2023 13:13:10 GMT -5
Sagefoot's mind flashed back to the old leader, the reason Sandfall made it to warriorhood. She knew her brother still felt guilty about it sometimes, that he was involved with her losing her last life. "She was an elder when she became leader, I can't imagine all that pressure being placed back on your shoulders after you've retired."
Eclipsesky was shaking as he looked up at Dawnshadow, locking eyes with his apprentice. "It's too late, they severed my connection with Starclan at the last half-moon. Starclan has chosen you."
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Post by Willow on Aug 21, 2023 13:15:24 GMT -5
Swiftstar exited his den, quickly leaping up to the tallrock. "Cats attending the gathering tonight, please gather by the camp entrance! We will be leaving soon." he called before hopping down and heading for the already-forming small group.
Sagefoot, Eclipsesky, Larkpaw and Ivyvine gathered near Swiftstar.
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Post by Moonblazer on Aug 21, 2023 13:24:10 GMT -5
Furyflame, Splashstone, Tinyflower, Soarshadow, Antbite, and Weaselstride gathered towards the leader. Rookpaw and Cobblepaw followed suit, while Juniperpaw gave an excited look as she scampered up to her sister’s side.
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Post by thistle on Aug 21, 2023 13:49:28 GMT -5
((Cloning Palegaze))
Palegaze padded to join the others, white pelt gleaming under the moon.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Aug 21, 2023 17:58:42 GMT -5
Palegaze flattened the ear facing his new apprentice, the albino warrior's hearing sharper than most. "Yes," he agreed, finding he had to raise his voice somewhat as well. "Though usually, the wind isn't this strong in greenleaf..." He quickly scanned the horizon to the northwest where Highstones lay, but found he could see no clouds rolling in from the distant mountains. He shrugged, brushing it off as some freak gale. "It can make hunting here on the moor difficult on account of the shifting winds." As they padded downslope, the acrid scent of the Thunderpath came to greet them. They stopped several fox-lengths away. "The Thunderpath here marks our border with ShadowClan. You must never, ever cross it without a warrior present, okay?" Beanpaw was chasing after grasshoppers as he followed Palegaze across the territory; however when he scented the thunderpath, he stopped in his tracks. "Ugh, what's that--" He cut off when Palegaze began to explain. He stepped up beside his mentor and tilted his head as he looked at the long stretch of strange black earth. He lifted his gaze to the pines on the other side. So that was ShadowClan's territory. Beanpaw's pelt prickled at the thought of the dark warriors across the thunderpath. "I don't understand." Beanpaw looked at Palegaze. "Why is that stretch of land so different than everything else? Why's it dangerous?"
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Aug 21, 2023 17:59:23 GMT -5
(CLoning)
Beanpaw scampered after his mentor to join the gathering patrol.
Dashclaw and Harewhisker watched the patrol leave, neither chosen to go along. Harewhisker wished his kits and safe gathering.
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Post by Icefire15 on Aug 21, 2023 18:06:36 GMT -5
*clones*)
Whispersong followed after Swiftstar and the rest of the gathering patrol.
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Post by Moonblazer on Aug 21, 2023 18:09:13 GMT -5
Clovekit sat quietly at the nursery entrance, having been watching Eclipsesky and Dawnshadow from afar. She turned to Ashsong, scampering over to her and tipping her head. “Why did Eclipsesky not want to be a medicine cat anymore? Is he okay?” She asked, a gentle care in her young voice.
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Post by thistle on Aug 21, 2023 18:44:13 GMT -5
"The Thunderpath is made by Twolegs," he explained. His ear flicked as he heard the steadily growing roar of an approaching monster. He moved to partially block Beanpaw from the road. "And that-" A monster hurtled past, its pelt shining red. "Is what makes it dangerous. Their monsters race along the stone, not caring for whatever is in their path. Cats can be killed by being struck."
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Aug 21, 2023 19:33:31 GMT -5
"Eep!" Beanpaw jumped with fright when the monster whirled past. He dove behind Palegaze to hide.
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Post by thistle on Aug 21, 2023 19:40:30 GMT -5
Palegaze laughed lightly. "It's all right," he said, coaxing the apprentice out from hiding. "They rarely, if ever, leave the Thunderpath. We're okay here."
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Aug 21, 2023 19:43:52 GMT -5
Beanpaw peeked out from behind his mentor. "You're sure? I didn't realize they were so big and scary."
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Post by thistle on Aug 21, 2023 19:48:13 GMT -5
"They are, and there's some even bigger than that," he said. "Though others are smaller. Let's head to FourTrees next, you can see where we'll be meeting with the other Clans at the full moon."
Palegaze padded away from the Thunderpath, opting to cut across the moor with Beanpaw to avoid the stinking stone.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Aug 21, 2023 19:51:43 GMT -5
Beanpaw scampered after his mentor. "Do you think Swiftstar will let me attend the gathering? I promise I'll be good. I want to see what the other Clans are like. I've heard a lot of stories."
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Post by thistle on Aug 21, 2023 19:57:18 GMT -5
"I'm sure he will," Palegaze said. "It's pretty common for apprentices to go to the soonest Gathering after their ceremony. You'll be announced to the other Clans and everything!" He slowed down as they crested a rise, the FourTrees hollow below them, the tops of the great oaks swaying in the wind. "I'm going, so I'll be with you the whole time if you'd like." ((i love the time traveling we're doing ))
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Aug 21, 2023 20:03:55 GMT -5
(I think we should keep this Palegaze and Beanpaw pair away from the Fourtrees Page xD)
Beanpaw stopped and stared at his mentor. "Me?" he repeated in surprise. "Swiftstar's going to announce me to the other Clans? Why would he do that?"
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Post by thistle on Aug 21, 2023 20:20:01 GMT -5
(( yep that's why i'm keeping them on the moor :3 ))
Palegaze chuckled, beginning to pad in a wide arc around FourTrees, treading toward where the moor sloped down to meet ThunderClan's forest. "Leaders announce the births of new kits, new warriors earning their names, cats retiring...and yes, new apprentices as well," he said. "It's a good way to show the other Clans our strength."
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Aug 21, 2023 20:21:59 GMT -5
"Woah," Beanpaw slowly followed after Palegaze. His green eyes were wide orbs as he stared up at Fourtrees. "And he'll announce me here? Oh, I hope I don't look silly." He looked back at Palegaze. "I hope I look strong for the Clan."
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Post by thistle on Aug 21, 2023 20:25:37 GMT -5
"You'll do wonderfully," Palegaze assured him. "Just sit up straight when your name is called, and you'll be good!"
He stopped when they were close enough to the forest to hear the wind in the trees, but far enough away that they were still comfortably on WindClan territory. "Those thick woods are where ThunderClan lives," he said.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Aug 21, 2023 20:36:46 GMT -5
"Like this?" Beanpaw paused to sit down and practice sitting up. He sat a little too straight, but when Palegaze mentioned ThunderClan, Beanpaw scampered after him. "ThunderClan? I heard they lived with us for a little bit. Their leader, Lightstar, right? He lived in camp."
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