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Post by Mayhem™ on Jan 22, 2021 14:42:49 GMT -5
☀️ Emberstar had perched himself on a large stone that jutted out of the ground , taking in a deep breath and feeling the sun in his bright fur . Tonight was the night of the gathering , and he was ... well he was just as he always was ; confident . The only thing he supposed he was worried was the judgement from Moonclan about taking in a stray cat , but Sunclan needed new Warriors , and if Starclan let him survive this far , surely he was meant to stay .
" Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey , join me around High Rock for a clan meeting ! "
His voice was big and bold , quite the opposite of the Moonclan leader , Briarstar . He was also much , much younger ; his pelt still full of bright russet that burned like fire in the summer sun .
" As I'm sure you know , tonight marks the full moon , and our trip to the gathering is just as important as always . Joining me tonight will be Mallowpool and Tigerpaw , Meadowseet and Koipaw , and Pinestripe and Amberpaw , " He announced , scanning the cats in the crowd .
Minnowpaw shuffled her paws ; she knew she wasn't going this moon because she went last moon when she was first made an apprentice , but she felt bad that she wouldn't be joining her apprentice friends . She gave them a smile anyway , " You'll have a great time ! I'm sure I'll go next time , "
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🌙 Briarstar was sitting just outside of her den , looking up to the trees that loomed up above her head . She liked it here , under the shelter of all the trees . It kept them mostly dry even in the rainy seasons , and besides , Moonclan were best suited for the shade - it was how they knew how to navigate . The sun often made it difficult to hunt in when there was little tree cover ...
She stood up and shook out her pelt , keeping an eye out for Seastep . While the shecat managed to get a good amount of rest , she still looked tired to some degree , but she supposed that came with age . She was at least looking forward to this gathering , and hoped that maybe after it had been a moon since she saw Emberstar last , he'd have grown up a bit and settled into being a leader . The last time he had his head so full of stars he could hardly talk about anything but himself ...
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Post by Matfish on Jan 22, 2021 14:49:11 GMT -5
Moonclan: Woodpaw was tingling all around. " Will I get too meet the other apprentices?"
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Post by Matfish on Jan 22, 2021 14:49:25 GMT -5
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Post by Sussuru on Jan 22, 2021 14:54:45 GMT -5
Sunclan;
Another stab of apprehension as his name was called. Stop worrying! Amberpaw chided himself, shaking out his pelt. If he wanted to fit in, fretting about what the Moonclan cats would think of him wouldn't help. It was a shame Minnowpaw wasn't going, he'd liked hunting with her earlier. "We'll tell you about it when we get back. Promise!" He turned around, smiling at Tigerpaw and gestured toward Koipaw. "Maybe we should all stick together tonight?" He suggested.
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Post by Sussuru on Jan 22, 2021 14:58:00 GMT -5
Sunclan;
Meadowsweet padded over to Koipaw after hearing her name. She offered him a friendly smile and mewed, "Are you ready?" She hadn't had too many chances to speak to her apprentice, but her opinion of him was that he was sweet if a bit quiet. Perhaps now would be a good to time to get to know him better.
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Post by Copperstar☂ on Jan 22, 2021 15:00:42 GMT -5
Cricketshine chuckled at her apprentices enthusiasm. "Maybe. But you need to meet the other medicine cat first," She informed Woodpaw."And who knows, he might even have his own apprentice." She meowed. She went over to the fresh-kill pile to grab a mouse. She sat by the entrance to her den and started to eat. She glanced at the brown tabby she-cat. "Go grab some prey and join me." she told her apprentice."If you don't eat now, you'll be hungry later."
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Post by Matfish on Jan 22, 2021 15:04:09 GMT -5
Woodpaw didn't feel hungry, but she grabbed a vole from the fresh-kill pile anyway. She struggled the vole down her throat and decided that being a medicine cat was the best thing that had ever happend to her.
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Post by Copperstar☂ on Jan 22, 2021 15:11:12 GMT -5
Cricketshine finished her mouse and yawned. "I wonder if anything interesting will happen tonight." She told her apprentice. She walked into her den and realized that they never discarded the dead herbs. She grabbed them in her mouth and gagged. She set them down and looked at Woodpaw. "Can you help me with these? Iw want to get them out before the gathering." She asked her apprentice politely. She grabbed them and walked out of camp. She dug a small hole and buried them. She then waited for Woodpaw to do the same.
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Post by Matfish on Jan 22, 2021 15:14:55 GMT -5
Woodpaw buried the dead herbs like her mentor had demonstrated. " I actually wanted to talk to you about those herbs. They were in a patch that shouldn't be prone to moisture and disease. I thought it was strange."
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Post by 𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 on Jan 22, 2021 15:21:00 GMT -5
Moonclan
Pinkpaw After spotting Briarstar make her way out Pinkpaw hurried over "Are we leaving?" she asked "I can't wait to get there." Pinkpaw had that youthful energy about her, a stark difference to her calmer and more mature mentor. Even if Pinkpaw liked to consider herself more mature, it was obvious she was still a young cat.
Sunclan
Koipaw When his mentor approached Koipaw sat straight. He nodded, replying with a "Yes. I'm ready." was there something specific he had to prepare for? Hopefully not since he didn't do anything special. Koipaw stood and was ready to follow the rest of their group out when it was decided that they would leave.
Mallowpool "Yeah! Let's gooo." Mallowpool bounded over to her apprentice, flicking Tigerpaw lightly with her tail "Are you ready? This is an exciting time, make sure to keep up." the young warrior was easily as energetic as an apprentice, if not a bit childish. It did get her some frowns from older cats, but younger cats seemed to enjoy her company as she was so similar.
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Post by Matfish on Jan 22, 2021 15:24:40 GMT -5
( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
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Post by Matfish on Jan 22, 2021 15:25:14 GMT -5
sry, just testing something out
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Post by Jademist on Jan 22, 2021 15:30:09 GMT -5
(Guys are medicine cats supposed to go as well? I’m sorry it’s been a while since I’ve read the books haha)
☀️ “Oh yes I’m sure she’ll be graceful and elegant.” Tigerpaw commented, she’d heard many things about the Moonclan leader from warriors. It excited Tigerpaw to hear her own name from Emberstar’s mouth. She actually couldn’t wait to go and see what would happen tonight. It was sad Minnowpaw couldn’t join them though. “We’ll tell you all the gossip.” She added to Amberpaw’s comment and nodded at his suggestion to stick together. “Yeah, sure!” She noticed the tom seemed a little nervous. Hopefully she could help him feel at ease by staying by his side. The she-cat gave her fur a light shake, ready to go. The apprentice’s amber eyes lit up as her mentor bounded over. “Yes! I can’t wait!” She exclaimed, a smile on her face. Mallowpool actually felt like a friend to her. It was nice to have someone with the same enthousiasm mentor her - and maybe they both shared a small passion for gossip.
🌙 “In some ways it is like a clan meeting yes. But ofcourse we won’t share all our secrets and they won’t spill theirs. They will talk about what’s going on in the territory, worries, changes and stuff like that.” Wolfmist replied to her apprentice. She was sure Flashpaw would love the buzz of the gathering, socializing with new apprentices would do her good as well.
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Post by Matfish on Jan 22, 2021 15:30:41 GMT -5
yes.
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Post by Gold on Jan 22, 2021 15:34:51 GMT -5
(We could say this conversation could be happening after the Gathering - I don’t have a problem with Driftkit, or ‘paw making it there just yet for the sake of continuity, and just stop it for now to let Rainfern go while I try to write up new characters)
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Post by Jademist on Jan 22, 2021 15:45:41 GMT -5
(Ah okay, we’ll pause their conversation for now thanks Gold!)
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Post by Mayhem™ on Jan 22, 2021 15:50:56 GMT -5
(( Actually no , most medicine cats don't go to gatherings ; that way there's someone to keep an eye on the camp since the deputy and leader are out ^^ ;; Sorry I disappeared ! ))
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Post by Jademist on Jan 22, 2021 15:53:11 GMT -5
( Mayhem™ Ohh that works out great though, I’ll continue the conversation between Rainfern and Driftpaw then ^^ )
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Post by Mayhem™ on Jan 22, 2021 16:07:45 GMT -5
☀️ Emberstar swished his tail as he gathered his accompanying clanmates and headed out of the bush tunnel . Luckily , it was fairly easy to get to Eclipse cove , but he made sure not to travel too far ahead of the rest . " Remember , you're representing Sunclan , so be on your best behavior , " He smirked to the apprentices .
Eventually , as they trailed along the outskirts of the Island , they eventually reached a point where the island curved inward , and the water drew back . There were some low hanging trees that were still growing at strange and unique angles , and had the perfect spot for the leaders to sit in . Emberstar nodded towards the shoreline that eventually lead up to a grassy / nettlecovered patch where they wouldn't have to worry about getting sand in their pelts , not that it was an issue for most Sunclan cats .
" Welcome to Eclipse Cove , apprentices . Take a good look around , but stick close to your mentors . You're allowed to talk to the Moonclan cats ; nobody lays a claw on anybody during a full moon . Just remember that they are from a different clan , and you're expected not to get your loyalties crossed , " He flicked his tail before stalking up to sit on one of the branches , and peered into the woods beyond him ; surely Moonclan would be here soon . Of course , it was typical of Sunclan to be there first , Emberstar thought to himself , they were always early .
🌙 Briarstar's pace was steady ; there was no need to rush . She glanced down to Pinkpaw and chuckled before looking back to her other clanmates , " I sense that this will be a good first gathering for these new apprentices . I do hope you use this trip as a learning experience . "
As they made it through the thick woods , the treeline stopped abruptly , and the slope let out to the sandy cove . She met Emberstar's gaze , giving a dip of her head in greeting before looking over her shoulder , " You can sit wherever you'd like , feel free to say hello to the Sunclan cats , " She carefully made her way towards the tree where Emberstar was perched , her long silky coat shifting from the light breeze coming off the lakefront .
" Nice to see you again , Emberstar , "
Seeing the two leaders side by side was , no pun intended , like night and day ; Emberstar was broad shouldered , short furred , bright looking , and had large paws . Briarstar was dark like the shadows , thin and lithe with a foreign appearance that almost made her look like a fish out of water . The two were about as opposite as could be , and Briarstar knew herself that her way of leading was much less ... brash than Emberstar's could be .
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Post by Gold on Jan 22, 2021 16:17:44 GMT -5
(Well that works ) “Yeah,” Driftkit remarked, head falling a bit, as if he thought this is how the adult cats made conversation. “There aren’t many kits who can—“ Abruptly, the young cat shut up as understanding dawned in his wide amber eyes. “W-wait. You... do you want me to be your apprentice?” It wasn’t like he hadn’t wanted the position, given his options, but it was precisely because he wanted it Driftkit believed it would be given to someone else, someone... better. He hadn’t considered he’d be the ideal, or perhaps just the only option as the future of the clan’s medical and spiritual guidance.
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Post by Jademist on Jan 22, 2021 16:56:20 GMT -5
☀️ “Yes, only if you’re interested.” Rainfern meowed. He would really have to fix this kid’s confidence, that was for sure. “You will have to work hard and I might not be the nicest cat to be around; but helping your clanmates get healthy is one of the most rewarding ways to serve the clan in my opinion.” The large tom explained, he hoped Driftkit would be up for it. The young tom would have to be able to cope with deaths, blood and sickness. It wasn’t always an easy job. And Rainfern wasn’t one to hold an apprentice’s paw all the time. He wanted an apprentice he could count on - naturally he understood it would take some time to get to that point.
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Post by Jademist on Jan 22, 2021 17:17:11 GMT -5
☀️ Pinestripe followed after Emberstar, taking a seat in the clearing while they waited for the Moonclan cats to arrive. It was nice to see the apprentices faces filled with wonder about what was taking place tonight. Her eyes scanned around for Amberpaw, she hoped the tom would mingle well with the other apprentice but if he needed it she was right here, ready to comfort him. Her daughter seemed to enjoy the social event very much, as expected.
Tigerpaw’s amber eyes widened as she followed after the Sunclan leader and warriors, walking alongside her mentor and the other apprentices. Her heartbeat getting faster with excitement. She couldn’t wait to meet new cats.
🌙 Wolfmist trotted into the clearing with the group of Moonclan cats. She glanced over the Sunclanmembers that had already taken place, she could remember most of them. They seemed to have some new apprentices though, just like Moonclan. With a wave of her tail she greeted the warriors.
Thistlepaw padded after the warriors, staying close to Flashpaw. He hoped the other apprentices would be nice but he wasn’t sure whether he should walk up to them right away. His gaze landed on the Sunclan leader, a big ginger tom who radiated confidence. Maybe Briarstar would say something about the water monsters. It would certainly be interesting to see the Sunclan cats react to the news.
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Post by 𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 on Jan 22, 2021 17:22:15 GMT -5
Moonclan
Pinkpaw had walked alongside Briarstar until the other had to make her way to the front, interacting with the leader of the other clan. While everyone was settling Morningleap had already taken up position near the back, not wanting to be in the front where many cats would gather. He yawned and waited for it to begin.
Sunclan
Waiting for the other clan to arrive had Mallowpool bored, but it wasn't long before they arrived as well. She waved her tail in their direction, greeting the few of them that were friendly with her. Koipaw on the other hand hung back, noticing a few apprentices in the other clan but not wanting to draw attention to himself.
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Post by Sussuru on Jan 22, 2021 17:27:12 GMT -5
Sunclan;
Amberpaw looked around Eclipse Cove, wide-eyed. There were so many cats, so much chatter. It was exactly as he had been told and yet he couldn't suppress his awe. He turned his gaze towards Tigerpaw. "Wow. I know Emberstar said it's okay to talk to Moonclan cats, but I wouldn't know where to begin!" That and he was still rather intimidated at the prospect of just walking up to a stranger and striking up a conversation. "Are you going to?" He asked tentatively. Personally, he wasn't sure he would mind if he didn't talk to anyone new tonight - it was only his first gathering after all...there would be other ones.
Meadowsweet smiled down at Koipaw as they arrived at Eclipse Cove. "So, you technically don't need to talk to anyone if you don't want to, but you might want to introduce yourself anyway." She suggested gently, aware that the young tom was probably feeling quite scared. "There's also the chance that cats might just come up to you. New faces always cause a buzz." She thought back to her first gathering. At the time, her kitty-pet heritage had earned her a few snide comments and she hoped that wouldn't be the case with Koipaw. If he wanted her to, she was more than willing to stick with him, but the other apprentices weren't far away either so she felt it was better he choose what made him most comfortable.
Moonclan;
Seastep greeted a few warriors here and there, cats he had met at previous gatherings one way or another. After spending a brief time mingling, he retreated to his place beneath the leaders to survey the area. He wasn't the most talkative cat and this suited him just fine. He noticed, with surprise, that Sunclan's deputy was apparently not present. Ill perhaps? I don't see Rainfern either...
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Post by Jademist on Jan 22, 2021 17:37:24 GMT -5
☀️ Tigerpaw hesitated for a moment, still being a little awe-struck. “Yes, why not.” She meowed finally and mustered up all her courage to walk up to the Moonclan apprentices. “Hi guys. I’m Tigerpaw.” The striped apprentice introduced herself. “This is Amberpaw.” She gestured to the tom with her tail, hoping to start up a converstation with them. They surely looked a little different from the Sunclan cats. One of them was a shaggy black tuxedo tom. I guess he forgot to groom himself. Suppressing a giggle she waited for them to introduce themselves.
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Post by Sussuru on Jan 22, 2021 17:41:22 GMT -5
Sunclan;
Just like that? Amberpaw thought, impressed by how natural Tigerpaw seemed to be in this environment. He trailed behind as she walked up to the Moonclan apprentices, fully expecting to trip over himself if he wasn't careful. He gave the other cats a friendly smile as he was introduced and dipped his head politely. "It's, uh, nice to meet you!" They looked fairly normal at least, that was a relief.
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Post by Gold on Jan 22, 2021 17:43:51 GMT -5
“Are...” Driftkit cut himself off again. He was, clearly, about to ask Rainfern if he were sure of his choice of apprentice, but something gripped this young cat from within, a fierce practicality that was essentially slapping him upside the head and telling him to stop being so mousebrained. After a quick shake of the head to fend off his imaginary attacker, and a quick lick to the chest to make himself seem more presentable, he nodded. “Yes! I want to serve the Clan in that way, too.”
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Post by Jademist on Jan 22, 2021 18:04:12 GMT -5
☀️ Rainfern gave a brisk, but content nod. “That’s sorted then. When Emberstar gets back from the gathering I will discuss this with him.” He meowed and even mustered up a teeny tiny smile. It would be a load off his shoulders to have someone to help and to learn the ways of medicine. He’d been worried that if something were to happen to him the clan would be without a medicine cat. But he had always trusted Starclan to send an apprentice at the right time. Even though they hadn’t foretold about Driftkit, he trusted his gut on this one.
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Post by Mayhem™ on Jan 22, 2021 18:10:20 GMT -5
☀️🌙 As fireflies started to come out for the night , Emberstar's chest was puffed up as he glanced between the mingling cats . After a bit of time had passed and they had settled in , he glanced over to Briarstar . " Let's begin the gathering , looks before age , as always - " he called to the cats below . " Sunclan prospers this greenleaf , " he purred proudly , to which Briarstar's ears flattened a bit . While she was glad to hear they were doing well -- as bad news for Sunclan usually spelled bad news for Moonclan -- she just couldn't get over his haughty attitude . She knew she couldn't try and teach him the way she'd tried to teach her own young clanmates , so she just did her best to hold her tongue and let him speak his piece .
" Unfortunately my deputy has a cold , and is unable to join us ; we thought it best to let him rest in the medicine cat den rather than make everyone catch the sniffles . However , I bring with me three new apprentices ; Tigerpaw , Koipaw , and Amberpaw , "
The cats below , from both Moonclan and Sunclan called out their names excitedly . Briarstar called out as well , always happy to hear that there were new apprentices . Her long tail dangled over the branch and swished back and forth .
" We're happy to hear you have several new future warriors , " Briarstar dipped her head , " I wish to introduce mine as well . Tonight our new apprentices , Pinkpaw , Thistlepaw , and Flashpaw join us at this gathering , " She tipped up her chin proudly as she looked down to her apprentices , whose names were also cheered for . Though Briarstar couldn't help but notice Emberstar was too distracted cleaning his chest fur to call out their apprentices names . A small eyeroll followed before she lowered her head .
" While I do bring that good news , I do have some serious matters I wish to address while we are all here , " She shifted uncomfortably , " While they have not yet approached the Island , I do have concerns about the water - monsters that have been growing more frequent out across the lake . They carry twolegs with them , and unfortunately twolegs are never good news for us , " Something in her expression changed , and there was no hiding it , but it was quickly replaced with a look of indignation as she continued .
" I only ask that you don't let your guard down ; if there's twolegs coming close to the island , it's both clans that will pay the price , not just one . "
" Sunclan camp is always well guarded , " Emberstar chided with a chuckle , wiggling his ears . Briarstar huffed , but stood to let her body stretch out .
" Well , just because a crow is eating it's food doesn't mean a fox won't come and snatch it , if given the chance . " Ah yes , her motherly quick wit certainly hadn't left her yet .
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Post by Gold on Jan 22, 2021 18:28:17 GMT -5
(inb4 this kit becomes the Blooded, Murderer of Many)
Driftkit stood up up, his short bobtail perked up. It was as if all of the dark, sullen energy that brought him down had left the young cat and enthused him with new energy. “Is that when I’ll start? When will the Gathering be over?”
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