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Post by Moonblazer on Jan 5, 2019 10:39:27 GMT -5
Sandflower followed Lilypaws gaze, sighing slightly when she saw her mate. “Why don’t you go with your littermates? I’ll go talk to Lynxdapple.” With a small smile she padded over to him, settling down quietly. “She’s not truly gone you know.” She said softly. “She’ll always be watching us from StarClan.” “I talked to her.” Lynxdapple breathed sadly. “A few days ago, I walked with her, and she told me how much she loved us. I could have been cast out alongside my mother for being half-rouge, I could have had a leader who did not see me as a full Shadowclan cat...but she did. And now she’s gone, my father, Mistyflower, and now...” Lynxdapple took a deep breath.
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Post by Willow on Jan 5, 2019 10:40:07 GMT -5
Cherryvine sighed “We all knew it had to happen at some point.. I was just hoping Starclan would give Cedarstorm a longer time to adjust.. Falcontalon had been deputy for so long..”
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Post by Moonblazer on Jan 5, 2019 10:40:34 GMT -5
Cherryvine nodded “It will, we will probably have to be on the look out as other clans might assume we are weak right now. Mouseclaw gave a small smile, pressing his nose to hers “I love you too, always.” The Tom then reached down to put up a very sleepy Spottedkit and padded towards the nursery. Spiderfang felt a rush of warmth and appreciation. She moved to guide Rustlekit back into the nursery, her eyes on her mate and son. Spottedkit looked simply exhausted.
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Post by Willow on Jan 5, 2019 10:43:26 GMT -5
Mouseclaw gently placed Spottedkit into the nest before turning his attention back to Spiderfang, “Do you want me to stay?” He asked quietly.
Spottedkit mumbled softly as he curled up “Rustlekit, get over here I’m cold”
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Post by Firebelly on Jan 5, 2019 10:46:46 GMT -5
Sandflower pressed against her mate. "Northstar truly was a special cat." She murmured. "I bet over half the clan owes her in some way, shape or form. She loved ShadowClan more than she loved anything else."
Stormfury nodded. "Especially since all these stuff with Ashrock just happened....it seems like a poor time."
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Post by Moonblazer on Jan 5, 2019 10:48:44 GMT -5
Mouseclaw gently placed Spottedkit into the nest before turning his attention back to Spiderfang, “Do you want me to stay?” He asked quietly. Spottedkit mumbled softly as he curled up “Rustlekit, get over here I’m cold” “I’m comin!” Rustlekit called, feeling her way back into the nest and plopping beside her brother. She herself was rather tired. Spiderfang looked at Mouseclaw for a moment, before she nodded once and mewed. “Sure. I could use some company.” She flicked her tail at his shoulder with a snort.
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Post by Moonblazer on Jan 5, 2019 10:49:49 GMT -5
Sandflower pressed against her mate. "Northstar truly was a special cat." She murmured. "I bet over half the clan owes her in some way, shape or form. She loved ShadowClan more than she loved anything else." Stormfury nodded. "Especially since all these stuff with Ashrock just happened....it seems like a poor time." “And now we have a leader who’s brother decieved him, and who’s clearly going to be doubtful.” Lynxdapple fretted lightly. “I supoort Cedarstar to my core...but I don’t want to see him falter.”
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Post by Firebelly on Jan 5, 2019 10:50:46 GMT -5
Sandflower nodded. "Then we have to give him all the support he needs and be understanding if he doesn't know exactly what he's doing right away."
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Post by Willow on Jan 5, 2019 10:54:27 GMT -5
Cherryvine snorted “you know Cedarstorm could have picked Ashrock to be his deputy If he hadn’t been so stupid.”
Mouseclaw settled down beside Spiderfang “I probably will be kicked out when all the other queens come back, it’s simply too crowded in here.. but I will stay until then.”
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Post by Moonblazer on Jan 5, 2019 10:57:04 GMT -5
Lynxdapple looked at his mate, always feeling better when she advised him. He chuckled weakly and admitted. “You would make a great deputy, you know.”
Spiderfang snorted. “The other queens can spare me time with my mate when they bring theirs stomping around.” The fire in her voice was laced with stubborness as she sat close to him.
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Post by Firebelly on Jan 5, 2019 11:17:48 GMT -5
Stormfury shook his head. “Ashrock never would have been content serving under his brother. It would have lead ShadowClan into chaos.”
Sandflower laughed and shook her head. “I have enough trouble keeping you and our kits in line” she said with a purr.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Jan 5, 2019 11:33:10 GMT -5
(I might be poofy, but I'm here)
Cedarstar padded back into camp, weary from the long journey to and from the moonstone. He paused just inside the entrance to see the commotion going on around camp. Closesky was still bent over Northstar's body, the sight of his drawing grief to Cedarstar's heart. The elder was gently nudging his denmates, with the rise of the morning sun, it was time to bury their leader. However, when Closesky spotted his son at the camp entrance, he stopped.
Cedarstar swallowed when more and more eyes found him. "Cedarstor-er-star's back!" Tumblepaw called from the apprentice den, the young tom, stood up and looked brightly at the new leader.
Littlemoon got to her paws, hearing the young apprentice. She looked back at Cedarstar with wide unblinking eyes.
When Cliffheart noticed the commotion, he stood up, smiling gently at his former apprentice, now leader.
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Post by Foxstar26 on Jan 5, 2019 11:44:15 GMT -5
Oakstalk looked up as Cedarstar entered camp.
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Post by Willow on Jan 5, 2019 11:46:16 GMT -5
Falcontalon climbed to his paws, dipping his head to the new leader. “Welcome back Cedarstar.” He mewed, a small sense of pride evident in his voice.
Starrylight nudged the kits gently “look little ones, your father is back”
Duskkit cheered happily. “Yay!!”
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Post by Firebelly on Jan 5, 2019 11:46:37 GMT -5
Stormfury glanced up when Cedarstar padded into camp, wondering for the first time since Northstars death of his place was as secure in the clan. He dipped his head in respect to the new leader
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Jan 5, 2019 11:49:43 GMT -5
Cedarstar flicked his ear, the only betrayal of the doubt in the shadows of his mind. He nodded back to his clanmates, slowly stepping further into camp. "It's good to be back, Falcontalon." He glanced over at Northstar's body laying in the snow. The form before him now looked so different from the she-cat he saw in the stars. "No trouble while I was gone?"
"Father!" Palekit nearly sprinted out to the new leader, but he held his place beside Starrylight, eyes shining brightly.
Whorlkit giggled with excitement.
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Post by Moonblazer on Jan 5, 2019 11:52:05 GMT -5
Cardinalblaze rushed up to his mentor, looking at him up and down as though lost for words. He quickly righted himself and gave a supportive and caring look. “Welcome back, Cedarstar.”
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Post by Foxstar26 on Jan 5, 2019 11:55:08 GMT -5
Oakstalk watched the new leader, eyes curious about how he would handle his new responsibilities.
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Post by Willow on Jan 5, 2019 12:06:43 GMT -5
Falcontalon shook his head "All was quiet. We must bury her soon though, you should say your goodbyes." he mewed gently, moving out of the way so the leader could take his place.
Starrylight smiled down at the kits, "You may go see him soon, but he must do some important things first."
Duskkit sighed but nodded her head "Okay mama."
Cherryvine nodded respectfully towards the new leader before turning to Stormfury "He looks more at ease now." she whispered.
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Post by Firebelly on Jan 5, 2019 12:10:39 GMT -5
Stormfury nodded in agreement. “He’ll turn to be a great leader.”
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Post by Moonblazer on Jan 5, 2019 12:12:41 GMT -5
Lynxdapple looked up towards where Cedarstar had come in, his blue eyes hesitant and tired, yet Sandflower’s words had brought some of his optimism back. He looked at his mate and mewed lightly. “We’ll just have to hope he’ll let us help him when he needs it.”
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Jan 5, 2019 12:14:48 GMT -5
Cedarstar smiled gently in reply to Cardinalblaze, but it was dulled by the new weight he felt as leader. He nodded his gratitude back to Falcontalon before stepping forward to Northstar. The former's leader's fur was damp with snow, Closesky having been the one to constantly clean her off through the night. The elder was still sitting beside her, looking at Cedarstar with grief so hollow that Cedarstar wondered if he registered anything at all. The new leader dipped his head, pressing his nose to the star upon Northstar's forehead. "I promise I won't let you down," a tight sorrow choked his throat. "I'll take care of your Clan." Cedarstar swallowed down a lump in his throat, taking a step back from the former leader that the elder's could carry her away. His ears fell back at the sight of his father, Closesky was just going through the motions, his only line of defense against the grief of burying his best friend.
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Post by Willow on Jan 5, 2019 12:18:05 GMT -5
Falcontalon took a deep breath turning to Closesky "Are you ready my friend?" he asked, voice heavy.
Cherryvine purred "He has lots of help, he will be just fine."
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Post by Foxstar26 on Jan 5, 2019 12:18:47 GMT -5
Oakstalk looked down as they began to take away Northstar's body. He shook his head lightly and moved over to Ribbondance, pressing close to her.
Flintclaw was explaining softly to Strikekit about what they do when a leader dies and how the new leader was made, the curious kit was somber as he watched them take away Northstar.
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Post by Firebelly on Jan 5, 2019 12:19:29 GMT -5
Lynxdapple looked up towards where Cedarstar had come in, his blue eyes hesitant and tired, yet Sandflower’s words had brought some of his optimism back. He looked at his mate and mewed lightly. “We’ll just have to hope he’ll let us help him when he needs it.” Sandflower nodded. “If he’s wise, he will. Even Northstar couldn’t do everything herself.”
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Jan 5, 2019 12:20:14 GMT -5
Closesky couldn't meet Falcontalon's gaze. He only nodded once, but that nod was a lie. He stepped up to Northstar's front, grabbing her by the scruff to haul her up upon his shoulders, silent tears rolling down his cheeks.
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Post by Icefire15 on Jan 5, 2019 12:20:24 GMT -5
Heyo)
Snowdance followed after Cedarstar into the camp. She stood by to let him finish his goodbyes before moving forward to give her own to Northstar.
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Post by Moonblazer on Jan 5, 2019 12:23:10 GMT -5
Raggedthorn seemed to find a spark of energy, not caring for the aches in his legs and the weight in his breath as he followed Closesky and Falcontalon out to help bury his leader. His old, old friend. He gazed at her body, hoping she went peacefully, and somber that he had not gone before her to Starclan. He trudged on though.
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Post by Foxstar26 on Jan 5, 2019 12:29:58 GMT -5
Pinefeather had returned with her mate. She watched Northstar go, sadness in her gaze. She shook her head softly.
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Post by Willow on Jan 5, 2019 12:35:27 GMT -5
Falcontalon took some of the weight upon his own shoulders, allowing Raggedthorn to help as well. Silently, he began the trek out of camp, trying to keep his sorrow off of his face.
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