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Post by Willow on Nov 16, 2020 0:13:13 GMT -5
Fuzzypaw turned her face to look up at her mentor, her eyes as wide as saucers. "Yeah," she mewed. "It really is." Leaning backwards to look around the tom towards the previously squabbling apprentices who were now sitting dejectedly beside their mentors, she twitched her tail curiously. "But, um, are there always arguments? And are Gatherings always this sad? I don't think I could handle going through such emotional rollercoasters every moon..." she mused, looking down as she shuffled her paws on the dusty earth. Thistlestalk shook his head, his ears drooping in sadness. “Every clan lost more to the fire than we’ve ever lost before Fuzzypaw. Fights are breaking out in the heat of anger for their lost kin, and the clans will be in mourning for our lost clanmates for moons to come. I’m sorry this was your first gathering Fuzzypaw.” He mewed sincerely. “I promise, your next gathering will be completely different.” |
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Post by thistle on Nov 16, 2020 0:22:23 GMT -5
Thistlestalk shook his head, his ears drooping in sadness. “Every clan lost more to the fire than we’ve ever lost before Fuzzypaw. Fights are breaking out in the heat of anger for their lost kin, and the clans will be in mourning for our lost clanmates for moons to come. I’m sorry this was your first gathering Fuzzypaw.” He mewed sincerely. “I promise, your next gathering will be completely different.” Fuzzypaw looked back across the gathered cats toward the Great Rock, puffing her cheeks up as she considered this. "Okay," she mewed after a while. "I hope by then everyone will be feeling a little better, at least." |
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Post by Firebelly on Nov 16, 2020 9:59:07 GMT -5
Swiftstar waited a moment before continuing. "I also come tonight with a warning of my own. One of my warriors, Meadowbrook, was found to be working with the Dark Forest. She was responsible for the banishment of Stormfury, the blinding of Dustfire, and possibly countless other misfortunes that WindClan has faced over these past several moons. This treachery was revealed to Eclipsesky and Dawnshadow by StarClan. I have since banished Meadowbrook, but I warn the other clans tonight that she may still be lingering around your territories and she is not to be trusted." He took another pause before adding another sentence. "I have also spoken with Stormfury to rectify my mistakes"
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Nov 16, 2020 10:12:22 GMT -5
Cedarstar blinked curiously at Swiftstar's words. He had been expecting the other leader to warn the clans of Meadowbrook like he had warned ShadowClan; however, he was surprised to hear Swiftstar admit to everyone that he rectified things with Stormfury. Cedarstar looked to the cats that surrounded them to see their reactions. Stormfury remained at camp tonight to defend it. Cedarstar wondered what he would've thought hearing Swiftstar's report.
Dashclaw flattened his ears at Swiftstar's report. Did his leader really have to admit so much to the other Clans? He supposed the other Clans had to be warned of Meadowbrook's crimes so that they wouldn't take her in, but he felt it made them sound foolish. Like they should've known Meadowbrook's treachery a long time ago. Dashclaw sighed and decided to just not look at anyone. He didn't want to see what the other Clans thought of them now.
Ottermask squinted with intrigue at Swiftstar's report. Meadowbrook had been a warrior for a while, if he remembered correctly. If she was influenced by the dark forest, then how many other WindClan cats have been? Ottermask's pelt prickled with unease. First, Lightningstar loses his Clan to a Dark Forest follower and now a WindClan warrior had turned against her own Clan for the Dark Forest's sake? He looked in Diamondheart's direction, wondering if his friend shared his misgivings. He certainly knew Frostlake would not be happy to hear this when they got back to camp.
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Post by Willow on Nov 16, 2020 10:33:45 GMT -5
Thistlestalk nodded, "Lately the clans have not gotten a break, but hopefully soon we will. Starclan willing." The tom tensed at Swiftstar's report, the dark forest is back? He glanced down at Fuzzypaw wondering if she had been told stories about Adderclan's treachery. He hadn't been around then but his parents had and it had wounded his mother for the rest of her life. Thistlestalk flattened his ears hoping that the dark forest would stay far away from Shadowclan.
Eclipsesky looked away from Swiftstar, hiding his face behind Silverspirit at the mention of Meadowbrook. The tom dug his claws into the ground as a new spike of anger swirled within him. How could he have been so stupid that Starclan had to spell it out to him? He had missed countless clues!
Shadowblossom's fur stood up on end at the mention of the dark forest, the she-cat looking at her son in panic. She couldn't live through a dark forest battle again, and Yarrowcloud certainly would not be able to fight.
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Post by VIXENCLAW on Nov 16, 2020 10:35:40 GMT -5
Brownleaf winced. There it was, the truth was out. Now every clan would forever know her, the mate he had loved so much, as a Dark Forest traitor. He turned his head miserably towards his fellow WindClan cats, not wanting to see the other clans’ reactions.
Paleflower frowned, surprised by the announcement. Another cat working for the Dark Forest? If Meadowbrook was able to get away with it for so long, who knows how many other cats could still be influenced by them. She shifted uneasily, peering over at the WindClan crowd.
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Post by thistle on Nov 16, 2020 11:43:44 GMT -5
Fuzzypaw tilted her head quizzically while listening to Swiftstar's report of the treachery of Meadowbrook. The Dark Forest? she thought. She'd never heard of such a thing and turned her head to tell Thistlestlak as much, but held her tongue when she sensed the tension and unease surrounding the cats of all of the Clans.
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Post by Icefire15 on Nov 16, 2020 11:47:11 GMT -5
Ashsong’s ears flattened against her head, wondering what had happened to her younger sister to cause her betrayal. She shook her head and looked back at the leaders. Meadowbrook made her own choices, and there were consequences to those choices.
Sunthroat felt his fur bristle at the mention of the Dark Forest. Would their influence ever end? ThunderClan had only just gotten done with their own troubles with them, who else could possibly be influenced?
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Post by Moonblazer on Nov 16, 2020 12:06:55 GMT -5
Diamondheart stared towards Swiftstar with a look of horror in his eyes, the Riverclan deputy forcing himself to remain as calm as possible, though it was incredibly difficult. Just as he had been fearing, the Dark Forest was rearing its ugly head again. He knew Adderstar, he knew that the tom would stop at nothing to get what he desired for the clans. But why Windclan? What did they have worth corrupting Warriors for? He bit his lip, before he could not stop himself from speaking up.
“Where was she banished towards? Has there been any trace of her since her banishment? If the Dark Forest is involved, this is something that must concern all the clans.” He swallowed, not bringing up Riverclan’s own troubles regarding when Jaguar could strike next.
Orchidnight bristled, her eyes darting sharply towards Brownleaf. She hissed out quietly.
“She was your mate! You had no idea of what she was doing?!”
Featherfoot looked towards his mother, noticing the shock and fear in her eyes. He padded closer to her, assuring gently.
“It’s alright, mother. Maybe this was just a selfish Windclan cat wanting to spite Swiftstar...” He swallowed though, knowing that Thunderclan had not known of Shadeclaw’s association either.
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Post by VIXENCLAW on Nov 16, 2020 13:33:35 GMT -5
Brownleaf looked up sharply as the RiverClan warrior spoke.
“No- I... I didn’t know... She was good at hiding it.” Guilt wormed through his pelt as he spoke. He should have known, he was the one closest to her. Though a secret part of him was relieved he never knew, he probably wouldn’t have had the courage to tell Swiftstar of her crimes himself.
Spottedclaw’s pelt prickled with fear as the other clans started talking about the Dark Forest. He trained there, but it was for the safety of WindClan! Would they banish him if they found out? He darted a nervous glance towards Siltpath and Splashstone, knowing they had trained there as well.
Sunpaw tilted her head curiously at the announcement and the replies. She hadn’t known much about the Dark Forest, only vaguely remembering that some spy had taken over ThunderClan once recently.
“Are cats training in the Dark Forest common?” She asked Closesky and Falcontalon.
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Post by Moonblazer on Nov 16, 2020 13:49:15 GMT -5
“You haven’t been seeing her still, have you?” Orchidnight snapped out, both nervous and accusing. Her demands were cut off as Siltpath stood firmly in front of Brownleaf, the young tunneler lashing his tail.
“Brownleaf didn’t know. It’s got nothing to do with him, got it?...None of us have seen her since she was banished.” He stared her down, before looking back at Brownleaf with a look of saddened support.
Splashstone did not react or respond, silent as he thought of his training. Meadowbrook had almost always been alone. No other cats besides a stray ancestor or two had ever been with her. No monstrous cats that had once been of Adderclan...at least, that was what he had believed. How many other darker members had Meadowbrook known?
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Post by Frozen on Nov 16, 2020 13:49:52 GMT -5
Earthstar flattened his ears at the news. His fears were starting to be realized after his talk with Diamondheart - the Dark Forest really was returning to the forest. Now Meadowbrook was most likely wandering the same forest as Jaguar. He was surprised to see Diamondheart speak, but made no move to stop him.
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Slushfur curled her tail closer to herself, anger bubbling under her pelt. She was still angry that Meadowbrook hadn't been exposed and exiled earlier.
Silverpaw kept close to his mother.
Gustpaw still sat close to Arcticpaw, but stiffened as Swiftstar reported. He didn't know Meadowbrook that well, but he knew she was bad news.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Nov 16, 2020 13:51:12 GMT -5
Closesky looked at Sunpaw at her question. His expression was serious with the topic. "It used to be," he mewed calmly. "The Dark Forest is a terrible place and is full of cats who want nothing more than to destroy the Clan." Closesky looked toward the leaders. "Seasons ago, the Dark Forest nearly succeeded in destroying us. A tom from RiverClan named Adderbone grew to leadership and alongside Robinstar of SkyClan, they created AdderClan: a clan dedicated to the vileness of the Dark Forest. The Clans were nearly wiped out save for the efforts of Northstar, Lightningstar, and Scarstar. With StarClan at our backs, ShadowClan, ThunderClan, and WindClan fought back AdderClan and the Dark Forest." He looked down at Sunpaw. "The Dark Forest promises power, but their intentions nothing more than evil. Any cat swayed by their temptations is a threat to the forest. Some have been able to rise above the Dark Forest's teachings, but others have only fallen to ruin by dedicating themselves to their evil ways."
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Nov 16, 2020 13:52:03 GMT -5
(I gotta poof for a bit)
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Post by Willow on Nov 16, 2020 14:37:45 GMT -5
Thistlestalk noticed Fuzzypaw's look of curiosity and sighed, seemed like he'd be on story time duty later. "I will explain any questions you have later." he whispered. "But this is not good news, she better stay far away from Shadowclan." he finished with a growl.
Stormsplash flicked his eyes towards Splashstone again, "Did you know her?" he asked softly with a flick of his tail. He hoped that his son wasn't involved with those evil traitors, his aunt had died saving them from Adderclan when he was young.
Shadowblossom tried to relax for Featherfoot's sake but couldn't quiet her panic. "What if it wasn't though? What if they're coming back. Featherfoot I can't lose you too." she mewed, her voice breaking.
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Post by thistle on Nov 16, 2020 14:43:08 GMT -5
Thistlestalk noticed Fuzzypaw's look of curiosity and sighed, seemed like he'd be on story time duty later. "I will explain any questions you have later." he whispered. "But this is not good news, she better stay far away from Shadowclan." he finished with a growl. Fuzzypaw nodded, turning back towards where the leaders were sat -- not that she could see much because of the crowd. She hardened her gaze, resolving to be a good warrior and protect ShadowClan no matter what. |
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Post by Moonblazer on Nov 16, 2020 15:31:05 GMT -5
Thistlestalk noticed Fuzzypaw's look of curiosity and sighed, seemed like he'd be on story time duty later. "I will explain any questions you have later." he whispered. "But this is not good news, she better stay far away from Shadowclan." he finished with a growl. Stormsplash flicked his eyes towards Splashstone again, "Did you know her?" he asked softly with a flick of his tail. He hoped that his son wasn't involved with those evil traitors, his aunt had died saving them from Adderclan when he was young. Shadowblossom tried to relax for Featherfoot's sake but couldn't quiet her panic. "What if it wasn't though? What if they're coming back. Featherfoot I can't lose you too." she mewed, her voice breaking. “Of course I knew her! She was my clanmate.” Splashstone snapped harshly at his father, his eyes finally glittering with emotion. “She was...she was my friend. I thought she was, but...it doesn’t matter. She’s gone now, and so is the Dark Forest.” He turned his head away again, trying not to show how much it had affected him, to lose the confidence she had helped him gain. “You won’t lose me.” Featherfoot promised, pressing his muzzle to his mother’s shoulder. “I would never let the Dark Forest take me. And neither would you.” |
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Post by Foxstar26 on Nov 16, 2020 15:57:56 GMT -5
Lightingstar’s ears perked when the mention of Meadowbrook started. The dark forest? In windclan. Then perhaps the dark forest was targeting all the clans again. He looked towards Swiftstar but stayed quiet. They would have to be on the look out as it was clear the dark forest was rising again.
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Post by Icefire15 on Nov 16, 2020 16:00:34 GMT -5
Arcticpaw blinked and looked over at Gustpaw. She had heard stories about the Dark Forest from her mother and father, who had both fought in the battle when they were younger. “I never really thought that the Dark Forest would actually try something again.” She murmured.
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Post by Frozen on Nov 16, 2020 16:09:22 GMT -5
"I don't like it." Gustpaw shook out his pelt. He didn't know much about them, but Meadowbrook's crimes were clear after what she had done to her Clanmates. He wanted nothing to do with the Dark Forest.
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Post by VIXENCLAW on Nov 16, 2020 17:56:29 GMT -5
Sunpaw fell silent for a moment, contemplating Closesky’s words. The Dark Forest wanted to wipe out the clans but StarClan saved them... why didn’t StarClan help again during the fire? ShadowClan had nearly been completely burned down, and if they hadn’t helped the other clans they could’ve been destroyed as well. Wasn’t StarClan just as bad, letting so many die?
“Why did they want to destroy the clans, aren’t Dark Forest cats former clan warriors?” She asked.
Brownleaf bristled at Orchidnight’s accusation, but let his coat flatten as Siltpath stepped in. “I care about my clan mates, I would never go secretly meet a cat who wants them dead. Even if she was my mate.” He forced the words out, looking the she-cat in the eyes.
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Post by Moonblazer on Nov 16, 2020 18:09:50 GMT -5
Orchidnight glared down the two toms for a moment longer, before her senses came back to her, and her fur began to flatten again. She flicked her gaze away from the toms, scowling lightly with worry.
“Sorry...We just can’t risk it. You get that, right? What if she thinks that you’ll support her if she snuck back? Would you?” She asked firmly.
Siltpath glanced lightly at Brownleaf at that, not able to speak for his older friend on this one.
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Post by Firebelly on Nov 16, 2020 18:24:24 GMT -5
((oh boy lots to read lol))
Swiftstar flicked his tail and looked out at the mass of cats in front of him. "Meadowbrook was cunning and had the Dark Forest on her side, I will not tolerate any cat of any clan questioning the loyalty of my warriors." He turned towards where Brownleaf and Orchidnight had been squabbling. Wanting to put an end to the whispers, he continued on. "I am also pleased to announce that Harewhisker and Frostpeal also welcomed a litter of kits, Beankit and Dawnkit. Additionally, we have two new apprentices! Larkpaw and Juniperpaw! With that, my report is finished." He stepped back among the other leaders and sat down, wrapping his tail around his paws.
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Cloudscar flicked his ear at Swiftstar's hasty retreat from the topic of the Dark Forest If there was one Dark Forest member able to outwit Swiftstar....I wonder how many more lurk beneath the surface. He looked to Cedarstar, waiting for the final leader to make his report.
Sandflower's ears flicked nervously. Would the Dark Forest make another reappearance? She looked to her kits frettingly. They were so young...was another battle with the dark forest in their future?
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Laceheart prickled and moved a bit closer to Sunthroat. "First Shadeclaw...now Meadowbrook?" she whispered. "I don't like this one bit."
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Post by VIXENCLAW on Nov 16, 2020 18:54:08 GMT -5
“Of course I wouldn’t.” Brownleaf replied. He wasn’t sure what he’d do if Meadowbrook tried to contact him, but he wouldn’t support her decisions. He paused as Swiftstar finished his report.
“Swiftstar is right, we don’t need RiverClan cats like you testing our loyalty.” His gaze hardened looking at Orchidnight, annoyed at her accusations. “Besides,” he continued. “You don’t need to worry about WindClan, we’re not the ones who made Adderstar a leader and caused the Dark Forest to take over the first time.”
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Post by Moonblazer on Nov 16, 2020 19:01:34 GMT -5
“Of course I wouldn’t.” Brownleaf replied. He wasn’t sure what he’d do if Meadowbrook tried to contact him, but he wouldn’t support her decisions. He paused as Swiftstar finished his report. “Swiftstar is right, we don’t need RiverClan cats like you testing our loyalty.” His gaze hardened looking at Orchidnight, annoyed at her accusations. “Besides,” he continued. “You don’t need to worry about WindClan, we’re not the ones who made Adderstar a leader and caused the Dark Forest to take over the first time.” “I wasn’t alive then, you gutless rabbit-brain, but I know how serious this is.” Orchidnight hissed quietly, her eyes narrowing at the harsh accusation. “How many more cats of the Dark Forest are hiding amongst us all, your own clanmates included? You might want to think about that before you become mates with another one. We’re trying to prevent what happened with Adderstar from happening again, and we can’t do it if every clan is littered with followers. So yes, I will worry about Windclan, because it will effect Riverclan too.” She growled lightly, though she made no move to threaten or attack the tom. |
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Post by VIXENCLAW on Nov 16, 2020 19:14:24 GMT -5
Brownleaf’s claw unsheathed as Orchidnight insulted him, but he made no move to threaten her either.
“I’m very well aware that we need to protect our clan, all of my clan mates are.” He narrowed his eyes. “But we don’t need a random RiverClan warrior coming up to us and acting like they have to root out any potential traitors or we’ll all die. We can deal with the situation much better then some cat living across the river. Deal with your own clan, we’ll deal with ours.” He growled.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Nov 16, 2020 19:41:48 GMT -5
"They are." Closesky nodded in reply to Sunpaw's question. "But they are warriors who fell away from the warrior code. Instead of showing loyalty to their Clan, they only showed loyalty to themselves. They sought their own power and their own gain and didn't care who they crushed along the way." Closesky looked back at the apprentice. "Adderstar and Robinstar destroyed their own Clans to rise to the power that they had."
"That's enough!" Ottermask cut inbetween Orchidnight and Brownleaf. He looked at his clanmate and frowned heavily at her. "WindClan has dealt with the Dark Forest threat in their Clan. If any more arises, they'll deal with it again. You should be respecting the leaders and their reports and not embarrassing RiverClan by lashing out like this."
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Post by Moonblazer on Nov 16, 2020 19:58:11 GMT -5
"They are." Closesky nodded in reply to Sunpaw's question. "But they are warriors who fell away from the warrior code. Instead of showing loyalty to their Clan, they only showed loyalty to themselves. They sought their own power and their own gain and didn't care who they crushed along the way." Closesky looked back at the apprentice. "Adderstar and Robinstar destroyed their own Clans to rise to the power that they had." "That's enough!" Ottermask cut inbetween Orchidnight and Brownleaf. He looked at his clanmate and frowned heavily at her. "WindClan has dealt with the Dark Forest threat in their Clan. If any more arises, they'll deal with it again. You should be respecting the leaders and their reports and not embarrassing RiverClan by lashing out like this." Orchidnight glared coldly at Ottermask, her expression becoming more bitter with him than even with Brownleaf. “Don’t talk to me about embarrassing Riverclan, Ottermask...” She cut off, biting her lip before she went into deeper detail, looking at Brownleaf. A part of her wanted to shout it out how her mother’s death had been Ottermask’s fault. Instead, she quieted herself, turning her back to both toms with a cold glare. “Whatever. I’m done...” |
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Post by Ruki on Nov 16, 2020 20:01:12 GMT -5
Deerpaw sat on her haunches near her mentor--Midnightstream--looking around, eyes wide with her curiosity at all the cats that had gathered there this evening.
She curled her tail around her paws, humming softly to herself as she listened to the others whisper and talk. This was all so new and exciting, all this new information swirling around in her head.
( Hi pardon me just appearing out of nowhere ^^; )
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Nov 16, 2020 20:02:19 GMT -5
Ottermask tilted his ears back at Orchidnight's response. Did she blame him for what happened to his patrol? She had every right if she did, it was Ottermask's fault. However, he couldn't say anything about it now. Ottermask glanced back at Brownleaf and only gave a stiff nod to the tom before walking back over to his clanmates. He'd keep a closer eye on the WindClan border from now on if the Dark Forest was stirring in WindClan. Part of him even shared Orchidnight's suspicion with Brownleaf. You couldn't be too careful when it came to the Dark Forest.
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