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Post by Moonblazer on Sept 24, 2023 18:49:38 GMT -5
Quickwing nodded in agreement. “She’s a good leader.” She agreed. “I definatly look up to her.” She spoke before shuffling her paws in embarrassment. “I did what any other cat would have done.” She said sheepishly. “I didn’t even realize what I was doing until I was doing it.” Fallpaw nodded. “I agree, let’s move on a bit.” He waved his tail to head towards the next group of twoleg nests. “Well. What you did, was the exact right thing. And that’s something to behold. You-“ Plumwillow cut off before she could say Quickwing was something to behold, thankful that Warblerpaw and Sunpaw’s newest catch interrupted her near admission of her feelings. She brightened, giggling gleefully. “Did you see that?! That was a perfect team catch! I had no doubt, of course, but seeing it happen! Warblerpaw and Sunpaw have officially passed this part of the assessment.” She gushed, lifting up from her hiding spot to wave her tail at the two apprentices. |
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Post by Icefire15 on Sept 24, 2023 19:03:10 GMT -5
“Thanks!” Sunpaw purred around the rabbit, turning her head when she caught sight of movement. Seeing Plumwillow and Quickwing, she gathered up the rest of her prey and bounded over to the two she-cats, setting them down before them.
Firepaw stalked after the squirrel, waiting until Fallpaw and Coldpaw had gotten themselves into position. Once they were ready, he jumped out at the squirrel, scaring it off into the direction of Coldpaw.
Blackfire made her way back into SkyClan’s camp, leading Lightningstar, Peachdapple and the rest of the patrol in with her. Spotting Whitesun, she started towards the deputy, who looked up in surprise when he saw Blackfire return to camp so soon after leaving to meet with the ThunderClan patrol.
Whitesun stood up to greet the ThunderClan leader and medicine cat, “This is an unexpected visit. What’s going on?” He asked, looking back at Blackfire.
“Lightningstar has asked to see Spiritstar.” Blackfire mewed, flicking her ear and nodding to the ThunderClan leader. “I offered to lead him here before we made our way to the Twolegplace.”
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Post by Icefire15 on Sept 24, 2023 19:07:25 GMT -5
“Alright. I’ll signal you when I’m ready.” Sunpaw mewed, quietly moving over to the clover. She started to carefully pluck the plant, trying to avoid getting her scent all over it. Gently picking the clover in her jaws and stalked over to the entrance of the burrow, placing the plant a few tail-lengths away from it. After placing the clover, Sunpaw fell back from the burrow and hid under the cover of some bushes. She looked over towards Warblerpaw and flicked her ear twice to signal that she was ready. Mudwasp gave Echowing a nod, “Sure. My apprentice seems to be off somewhere else, so I have some free time.” He said, still irritated over the fact that his first apprentice was someone that was not much younger than him. He had no problem over her being an outsider who came to the clan, his own father having once being an outsider himself. Mudwasp had hoped to gain one of the kits in the nursery as his first apprentice, but he would have to make do with Pondpaw. “Ah. I can see why that would be frustrating. She’s practically your age. Hardly an official apprentice.” Echowing murmured with understanding. She didn’t speak at all with Pondpaw, though Dreamlily seemed pointedly delighted in making friends with cats invited into the Clan. ”Hopefully training her won’t take too long. Maybe I’ll be able to get an official apprentice after she’s finished with her training.” Mudwasp said, starting towards the camp entrance. He paused though when Blackfire came through, blinking in surprise when he saw her leading Lightningstar and Peachdapple in. What’s going on now? Did ThunderClan just think they could visit whenever they wanted now? |
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Post by Moonblazer on Sept 24, 2023 19:12:25 GMT -5
Echowing moved to follow Mudwasp, only to frown and scowl as Lightningstar entered the camp. Was he here to talk about the gathering? She wanted nothing to do with hearing about that. She lifted her muzzle, continuing onwards.
Spiritstar slipped from her spot on the high cliff, stepping back from the pile of sharp stones she had cleaned out from the Warrior’s den. Seeing Lightningstar below, as well as Peachdapple, she quickly turned to leap down the ledges, landing cleanly beside Whitesun as she looked over the Thunderclan cats.
“Welcome, Lightningstar. I imagine there’s something important to discuss if you’ve come here yourself, with your Medicine Cat.” She nodded, keeping her wits about her in case the alliance was in jeopardy. She was relieved to see the Thunderclan patrol beside the leader. So, they still sent Warriors to hunt… hm… What was going on?
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Post by Foxstar26 on Sept 24, 2023 19:18:20 GMT -5
Lightningstar watched as Spiritstar jumped down to greet them. Thank starclan he wasn’t a skyclan cat. His old frame would never make it up and down these rocks. “Greetings Spiritstar.” He spoke with a friendly voice. “I have something very important information I would like to talk with you and your medicine cats about.” He said, voice turning serious.
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Post by Moonblazer on Sept 24, 2023 19:28:23 GMT -5
Spiritstar listened to Lightningstar’s words with a concerned look in her eyes. Lightningstar had never been a cat that told lies, nor would he have trekked her with his medicine cat if it wasn’t serious. She looked at her Clanmates, remaining calm to not cause any stress amongst Skyclan, before she nodded.
“I understand. The medicine den requires no climbing, and has more room for a joined conversation. As for the patrols to Twolegplace, they should be perfectly fine to proceed while we discuss.” She flicked her tail for Lightningstar, Peachdapple, and Silverfox to follow her. She nodded to Whitesun. “Since the patrol’s organized already, you should join us. I want your counsel.” She mewed to her deputy, knowing he deserved to be privy to this if it was important for both their Clans.
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Post by Foxstar26 on Sept 24, 2023 19:34:00 GMT -5
“Thank you.” Lightningstar spoke. He nodded for Shardfury to lead on with the patrol before moving to follow Spiritstar into the medicine cat den. He moved to settle down and wait for the rest of the cats to gather.
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Post by Icefire15 on Sept 24, 2023 19:34:26 GMT -5
Blackfire dipped her head to Spiritstar, backing away to join the rest of her patrol, “Let’s go.” She mewed, giving a nod to Shardfury as she led the way out of camp. “We might have to go to a different part of the Twolegplace. Some of our apprentices are having their assessments there. I don’t want to run the risk of running into them and ruining their assessments.” She said the the ThunderClan patrol leader.
Whitesun nodded, “Of course, Spiritstar.” He said, standing to follow after the SkyClan leader.
Mudwasp followed after Echowing, flicking his ear as he passed the Twolegplace hunting patrol. He hurried to catch up with the other warrior, walking alongside her, “I wonder what that was all about.” He muttered, his tail flicking back and forth.
Silverfox quietly followed Lightningstar, doing her best to hide her anxiousness from all of the states of the SkyClan warriors. She relaxed slightly once they entered the medicine den, glad that they couldn’t be seen in here.
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Post by Moonblazer on Sept 24, 2023 19:43:47 GMT -5
(We can probably wait for Moon to get on for Spider for the meeting, so we can do the Twolegplace patrol meanwhile :3)
Dawnpaw looked around Skyclan’s camp with a faint wonder, dipping his head respectfully to the Skyclan warriors around him. He noticed some of the apprentices from the gathering, waving his tail to them, before he followed after Blackfire and Shardfury’s patrols.
Withermist kept his unblinking eyes on Webstripe the entire time the tom was there, even as they began padding out to continue the patrol.
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Post by Willow on Sept 25, 2023 15:32:21 GMT -5
Webstripe looked around the Skyclan camp, trying to look anywhere but at Withermist. He could feel the other tom's eyes burning into his pelt. He couldn't get himself to meet his eyes though, feeling a strange sensation everytime their gazes locked.
Springpaw moved over beside Dawnpaw, a friendly smile on her face as she looked at the younger apprentice. "Isn't our camp cool?"
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Post by Moonblazer on Sept 25, 2023 15:43:12 GMT -5
Webstripe looked around the Skyclan camp, trying to look anywhere but at Withermist. He could feel the other tom's eyes burning into his pelt. He couldn't get himself to meet his eyes though, feeling a strange sensation everytime their gazes locked. Springpaw moved over beside Dawnpaw, a friendly smile on her face as she looked at the younger apprentice. "Isn't our camp cool?" “It’s incredible. All the cliffs and dens, the trees here are so tall.” Dawnpaw nodded in agreement, smiling at Springpaw with just as much friendliness. “Spiritstar jumped down them so easily. Are all Skyclan cats that graceful?” He asked. |
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Post by Willow on Sept 25, 2023 16:43:02 GMT -5
Springpaw giggled, eager to show off to the Thunderclan apprentice, "With practice yeah! We start climbing the smaller cliffs in camp when we're still kits. With supervision of course. My sister Flyingpaw tried to go super high though when our mom wasn't looking. My dad had to race up the cliff to save her from falling."
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Post by Moonblazer on Sept 25, 2023 16:49:32 GMT -5
Springpaw giggled, eager to show off to the Thunderclan apprentice, "With practice yeah! We start climbing the smaller cliffs in camp when we're still kits. With supervision of course. My sister Flyingpaw tried to go super high though when our mom wasn't looking. My dad had to race up the cliff to save her from falling." “Usually we hunt beneath the trees, though we all pretty much learn to climb them in emergencies.” Dawnpaw explained, his blue eyes bright with interest as he listened to Springpaw’s words. “Though, my clanmate Hornetstrike climbs trees all the time. We like to joke that he’s secretly a Skyclan cat.” He teased, before purring. “Good thing your father saved her from falling. That wouldn’t be good.” |
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Sept 25, 2023 17:55:05 GMT -5
Spiderbite was in the medicine den, trying to reach a herb that managed to shove itself in the very back crevice of the cracks they stored their medicine in. He grit his teeth, his leg stretched up to his shoulder into the crack as he tried to grip the single leaf with his claw. "Almost...got it," he grunted. He could feel the tip of the stem. If he could just nicked the herb he could pull it out. He was unaware of what was happening in camp.
Silvercloud watched the ThunderClan cats with narrowed eyes from atop one of the cliff ledges. Though they were in an alliance, she still didn't trust the other Clans much.
Splashecho eyed the cats Lightningstar brought with him. Her tail tapped restlessly. Were any of these cats coordinating with Cliffheart?
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Post by Moonblazer on Sept 25, 2023 17:59:12 GMT -5
“Spiderbite.” Spiritstar mewed lightly as she moved to lead the small group of cats into the medicine den. She quickly recognized what he was reaching for, and a hint of pride filled her in knowing that Skyclan had an exceptionally gifted medicine cat here. She quickly spoke. “Lightningstar and Peachdapple are here, to discuss something seemingly serious. Do you have time to sit counsel for it?” She asked.
Peachdapple looked into the den, smiling tiredly but kindly at Spiderbite. She wondered if Lavendersky was unwell, hoping it wasn’t the case.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Sept 25, 2023 18:26:24 GMT -5
Spiderbite strained to look back at the cats that entered the den. Realizing that Lightningstar and Peachdapple were there, his ears grew hot with embarrassment. He tried pulling his leg out, but it got stuck. With a huff, he tried again. His leg came free and Spiderbite licked his chest to hide his embarrassment. "Something serious? Me?" Spiderbite glanced back to Lavendersky's nest. The sleeping she-cat was partly hidden by a wall of lichen. Last night had been rough for the elderly she-cat, Spiderbite knew she needed her sleep. "Uh. Yeah. I have time." He shuffled his paws to sit more properly. "What can I do for you?"
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Post by Willow on Sept 25, 2023 18:50:05 GMT -5
Springpaw flexed her claws into the ground, "Climbing is my favorite thing! I can't wait until it's my turn to climb the Skystar tree. You Thunderclan cats should do it more often, you can hunt a lot of birds from the tops of trees."
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Post by Moonblazer on Sept 25, 2023 19:03:41 GMT -5
Peachdapple looked at Lightningstar, waiting for him to make the announcement. She knew it would hurt each time she would have to explain what happened, but Spiderbite needed to know especially, all the medicine cats did.
Dawnpaw chuckled good-naturedly. “I’d ask you to teach me, but this’ll probably be the longest time we’ll have together for the next moon. Maybe we can use both our skills to do a team hunt in Twolegplace.” He offered, excited at the prospect of making another friend.
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Post by Foxstar26 on Sept 25, 2023 20:01:51 GMT -5
Lightningstar nodded a greeting to the young medicine cat. He then turned his attention back to Spiritstar. “I fear the dark forest is rising again.” He started. “Last night Yarrowcloud and Peachdapple were summoned to the dark forest. It was a trap laid by Wrenflight and other dark forest cats. They killed Yarrowcloud in the dream, trapping his soul there.”
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Post by Icefire15 on Sept 25, 2023 20:03:32 GMT -5
(To Twolegplace then?)
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Post by Moonblazer on Sept 25, 2023 20:10:20 GMT -5
Spiritstar stiffened deeply at that, her eyes widening with surprise before they darkened with concern. The rawness in Peachdapple’s eyes told her that Lightningstar was speaking the truth. She couldn’t connect with Starclan like a medicine cat anymore, but she could sense danger when she knew it. She swallowed.
“It is heartbreaking to hear about Yarrowcloud’s fate. The Dark Forest knows no bounds when it comes to cruelty… and I feared the rumor that a cat killed in the Dark Forest is trapped there, but now it seems that is no rumor.” She looked at Spiderbite. “Have you seen any sign regarding the Dark Forest?”
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Sept 25, 2023 20:22:34 GMT -5
Spiderbite stood up and looked at Peachdapple in shock. The Dark Forest killed a cat in their sleep?! He grit his teeth then looked at Spiritstar and guilt flushed off him. "I'm afraid so, Spiritstar. At the half-moon gathering. Eaglecry told me darkness was brewing. It has a strong hold and one by one the trees will tremble. He said their roots might not be strong enough. Spirits will be disheartened and SkyClan must be quick." He looked at Lightningstar and Peachdapple. "StarClan needs us to keep the faith."
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Post by Moonblazer on Sept 25, 2023 20:35:15 GMT -5
Spiritstar seemed thoughtful at Spiderbite’s warning, trying to decipher what his seemingly prophetic words meant. This was not a good sign. Above all else, she rasped tightly. “This might be just the beginning then, of the Dark Forest’s next ploy. I can only assume my sister will be a part of it, sooner or later…especially if what I assume is a reference to me is within your words.”
“Perhaps they’re aiming to weaken all leaderships. Taking away Lightningstar’s apprentice, Shadeclaw’s rebellion, and now, Spirits to be disheartened. They may aim for Skyclan next.” Peachdapple mewed seriously, before she nodded at Spiderbite. “My faith is stronger now than it has ever been. Starclan pulled me out before the Dark Forest could take me. You’re right, Spiderbite. With Eclipsesky and Opalmist no longer amongst us… we need to remain as steady and faithful as we can for this danger.”
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Post by thistle on Sept 25, 2023 20:55:45 GMT -5
Warblerpaw sauntered over to Quickwing and Plumwillow, his tail high as he trotted in a happy circle. "Impressive, right?" he mewed. "Let me grab the rest."
He leapt over the fence, collecting his mouse and robin, before returning to the yard where the she-cats waited.
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Post by Moonblazer on Sept 26, 2023 9:22:02 GMT -5
"You kidding? You nailed it. Not that I ever had any doubt." Plumwillow purred, glancing between Quickwing and Pheasentcry before she also addressed Sunpaw. "You both worked great together. Remind me to tell Spiritstar to make sure you two get put on patrol together more often. You'll feed the whole clan in one hunt." She chuckled.
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Post by Icefire15 on Sept 28, 2023 19:36:25 GMT -5
“So what now? Are we going back to our territory?” Sunpaw asked, looking first at her own mentor then Plumwillow. The successful hunt had energized her even more and was now more than ready for the next stage of the assessment.
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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 2, 2023 18:20:00 GMT -5
“Yep! The next part of the assessment is testing your battle skills!” Plumwillow purred to Sunpaw, looking at Pheasentcry for the senior warrior’s approval. “Likely, you’ll switch partners for this one, probably against one of your siblings!”
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Post by thistle on Oct 2, 2023 20:24:08 GMT -5
Warblerpaw nodded, pausing to tug some grass from between his claws as they waited for the other group. He was confident in his hunting and climbing skills, especially climbing, but his battle skills were...fine. He thought with worry of the few training sessions he'd had with Robinstar, hoping they could help him do well enough to pass.
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Post by Frozen on Oct 2, 2023 21:41:03 GMT -5
Pheasantcry met Plumwillow's gaze with a nod. Sunpaw did very well, especially when considering her teamwork with Warblerpaw. But it wasn't over yet - she still needed to prove her skills in battle. "Plumwillow is right. Battle skills can be just as vital to the strength of the Clan as a good hunt."
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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 2, 2023 21:47:57 GMT -5
“I’m sure Fallpaw, Coldpaw, and Firepaw are finishing up their own hunts. We can probably head back to the meet-up point at the border back into Skyclan.” Plumwillow nodded to Pheasentcry before she looked at the two apprentices brightly.
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