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Got The Ashfur Tattoo!
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Post by Spinestar on Aug 26, 2022 16:45:17 GMT -5
Chapter 12: The Clans are nearing the mountains. Onewhisker and Whitetail are discussing what Midnight had meant by the Great Rock. The Clan leaders and medicine cats had spoken to StarClan at the Moonstone and the 5 journeying cats saw a star blazing – a warrior of StarClan sacrificing themselves to show them the way.
Mudclaw importantly moves around and announces they need to hunt. Cats from the other Clans, give him disapproving looks, embarrassing Onewhisker, especially when Firestar gives him that look, as the Clan leader he admired so much had heard him. Even among their own Clanmates, in their weakened state, Mudclaw’s urging felt more like bullying.
Tallstar looks weak, Onewhisker asks what is wrong, Tallstar says that its Mudclaw – he isn’t sure if Mudclaw’s leadership is what WindClan needs right now. Onewhisker wonders if he is thinking what Mudstar will be like. Tallstar says he was too weak to stop Mudclaw , who would have hunted on other Clan’s territories even if he refused, which is why he allowed it. Onewhisker has his doubts and worries about what Mudstar will be like.
They reach the Tribe’s home. He sees Mudclaw angrily telling the cats to move forward. Onewhisker wishes he would show more sympathy and encourage the cats instead, like Firestar was doing. Onewhisker thinks that Firestar is a true leader.
They all are in awe at the inside of the cave and seeing the Tribe catching a hawk. They meet Stoneteller, who tells Tallstar he is not well and gives him herbs. That night, Onewhisker and Whitetail sleep together, he starts to think about Darkkit and Smoke and if he should tell Whitetail, he is worries Whitetail might blame him for abandoning his kit and decides not to say anything. Crowpaw comes and broods near the spot they are at, as Feathertail died there. When he leaves, Whitetail says its hard for a cat who falls in love with a cat from outside their Clan and they tell each other they are glad they have them and Onewhisker privately says he knows how tough it is.
Tallstar sleeps really well that night. Mudclaw announces that he and the Clan leaders decided to stay here another day due to snow. Onewhisker is annoyed at how Mudclaw is acting like Clan leader and Tallstar looks at him in disapproval. Onewhisker tells Tallstar that Crowpaw should be made a warrior, much to Mudclaw’s annoyance, as he was Crowpaw’s mentor. Onewhisker thinks he doesn’t want to get into an argument with the deputy, but its hard as he’s being a stupid furball.
Its full moon, so they act as if it was a Gathering. Stoneteller has them all share prey and honor Feathertail. Tallstar asks Onewhisker to give him his shoulder to lean on, goes to the middle and holds Crowpaw’s warrior ceremony. After all the Clans cheer his new name, Stoneteller asks Onewhisker to follow him into the Cave of Pointed Stones. Onewhisker is in awe of the place. Stoneteller says he has a message for him from the Tribe of Endless Hunting. A cat called Onewhisker will be crucial to his Clan’s survival in his new territory. Onewhisker thinks how he only wants to be an ordinary warrior and not important at all. Stoneteller tells him, “There is something that must be done, and only you can do it. You will know it, when it comes hunting you”. Onewhisker knows that something ominous is hanging over him and has a horrible feeling that Stonteller’s words will come true too soon.
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Post by Dɾҽαɱƈʅσυԃ on Aug 26, 2022 16:54:20 GMT -5
That tribe prophecy is rather unnecessary. I'm assuming Stoneteller is talking about how Onewhisker is the only one to get rid of Darktail. But like, he would have been able to do that even without being "important" or becoming leader as Onestar.
Or maybe this is about something else and I've missed the point. Since Onewhisker thinks about this thing hunting him happening "too soon".
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Post by *Faith* on Aug 26, 2022 16:58:20 GMT -5
Crowfeather's warrior ceremony from Onewhisker's POV. Interesting that Onewhisker was the cat who told Tallstar that he thought Crowpaw was ready to become a warrior, though. So it seems that quote was from Stoneteller to Onewhisker. Basically, Stoneteller already knew that Onewhisker (who just wants to be a regular warrior) would be important.
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Post by 𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵 on Aug 26, 2022 17:17:15 GMT -5
Onewhisker, you coward! Whitetail really did deserve better. And I can't remember if the exact moment of Tallstar starting to doubt Mudclaw was ever stated, but interesting that he had it since at least their stay with the Tribe. That said, this also makes his last-minute decision even more annoying.
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🎵Guess that's just the way it goes, easy come, easy go🎵
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Post by Ṣanɗypaw™ on Aug 26, 2022 17:20:50 GMT -5
That cover art is so gorgeous! I seriously love the purple-blue-pink sunset colors. Those are some of my favorites.
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Post by *Faith* on Aug 26, 2022 17:30:09 GMT -5
I am going through the events timeline on the wiki right now: I think Darktail was born in leaf-fall. That season took place during Midnight, Moonrise and Dawn. Though, Midnight starts in greenleaf and Dawn ends in leaf-bare. We are currently in leaf-bare. I expect Heathertail to be born in either greenleaf or leaf-fall. Though I still hope we get parents for Harestar or Kestrelflight, I'm not sure anymore that this will happen. Hopefully at the very least. Harestar debuted as a warrior in the same book that Daisy's first litter became warriors. Her kits were born in newleaf.
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Post by Spooky Alice on Aug 26, 2022 17:32:31 GMT -5
i really do not like the situation with darktail boiling down to, basically, yet more relationship drama
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Easing back in
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Post by ʀᴀɪɴʟᴇᴀғ 🍁 on Aug 26, 2022 17:33:04 GMT -5
Onestar belongs in the trash even more. I am also annoyed that they are making Tallstar resent Mudclaw when Tallstar is too weak to do anything. He can't even order his deputy to do something and yet he expects Mudclaw to chill? We have two leaders like Mudclaw right now. I don't see how he's a major issue.
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All hail me, the flower-flushing queen of Prague
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Post by 𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵 on Aug 26, 2022 17:47:17 GMT -5
I am going through the events timeline on the wiki right now: I think Darktail was born in leaf-fall. That season took place during Midnight, Moonrise and Dawn. Though, Midnight starts in greenleaf and Dawn ends in leaf-bare. We are currently in leaf-bare. I expect Heathertail to be born in either greenleaf or leaf-fall. Though I still hope we get parents for Harestar or Kestrelflight, I'm not sure anymore that this will happen. Hopefully at the very least. Harestar debuted as a warrior in the same book that Daisy's first litter became warriors. Her kits were born in newleaf. Now that we know exactly when Darktail was born, we can also determine that he was around the same age as Birchfall and Willowshine, making him six years old by the time he encountered SkyClan.
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Spinestar
Got The Ashfur Tattoo!
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Post by Spinestar on Aug 26, 2022 17:50:44 GMT -5
Chapter 13: The Clans reached the lake the night before. Onewhisker takes a drink from the lake and goes to join the other cats at the tree stump. Tallstar is lying on the ground, curled up and weak. Onewhisker encourages him and vows to care for Tallstar. At the tree stump, he is shocked and angry to see Mudclaw on it, with Leopardstar on the roots. Firestar starts to make an announcement but Mudclaw cuts him off and gives orders to all the Clans. Onewhisker gets up and asks him what he’s doing as Tallstar is leader, but Mudclaw argues that some cat has to take charge. Onewhisker tells him to have a bit of respect for Tallstar. Firestar defends both sides: Onewhisker has to take a deep breath and calm himself when Firestar defends Mudclaw and Mudclaw’s arrogantly pleased face when Firestar defends him turns to fury when he defends Onewhisker. Blackstar suggests to let WindClan discuss in private if they have a problem with their leadership. They hold Squirrelflight’s warrior ceremony. Onewhisker views this as a sign of hope for the new territory. Onewhisker looks at Mudclaw again and wonders why he is trying to spoil for a fight and cant defer to Tallstar for few days as he will soon have everything he ever wanted.
He gets water for Tallstar, but on his way back, Barkface runs to him and tells him Tallstar is dying and wants him. They run back and Onewhisker is surprised to see Brambleclaw there and even more surprised to see Firestar there. Tallstar says Mudclaw isn’t the right cat to lead despite being a brave warrior and that WindClan must have no enemies, etc. Onewhisker feels deeply uncomfortable and can see his uneasiness in Firestar’s eyes, as he knows that Tallstar’s dream of friendship is doomed, whoever the next leader may be as they have always been and will be rivals. Onewhisker lets out a gasp of shock when he renounces Mudclaw from deputyship, as while he has heard of deputies being dismissed like Tigerclaw, never before had it been moments before a Clan leader dies. Tallstar appoints Onewhisker as the next leader. He is appalled by what he has heard, “Me? Great StarClan, I cant believe this! Why me? I never wanted this.” but cant deny Tallstar is right to doubt Mudclaw.
Stoneteller’s prediction comes back to his mind, it all makes sense now. He goes “But I am not a leader! How can I possibly be up to a task like that?” and when he realizes the wrong words were used, goes “Will StarClan even accept me now”. Onewhisker tries to protest but Tallstar ignores him. Onewhisker goes, “Tallstar, I’ll do my best but..” It is too easy to imagine what Mudclaw would say about this, he thinks “Will I have to fight him – No I cant fight my own Clanmate!” He wonders if the threat that Stoneteller said would hunt him was Mudclaw. Stoneteller said he would be important to his Clan but he never imagined he meant he would become leader. Tallstar dies. Barkface comes in but Firestar tells him its too late for herbs. Onewhisker struggles with bewilderment and a huge sense of loss, for the task ahead of him and also for Tallstar’s death. The last line, by Barkface, is “He walks with StarClan now”.
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Post by 🐦silvermoon2🐦 on Aug 26, 2022 17:51:08 GMT -5
[br How did you get it??!!! I thought it only came out the 6th of september! I cant wait to get it! You are so lucky!
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Post by Dɾҽαɱƈʅσυԃ on Aug 26, 2022 17:54:03 GMT -5
Getting close to the Onestar era now. He will become such a menace...
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Post by 𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵 on Aug 26, 2022 17:55:33 GMT -5
RIP once again, Tallstar.
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All hail me, the flower-flushing queen of Prague
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Post by 𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵 on Aug 26, 2022 17:57:02 GMT -5
Getting close to the Onestar era now. He will become such a menace... The only thing I'm hoping for is that they show how he even convinced RiverClan to help attack ThunderClan in the first place.
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Post by *Faith* on Aug 26, 2022 17:57:34 GMT -5
Yeah, we all knew that. Onestar never wanted to be leader.
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Post by *Faith* on Aug 26, 2022 17:58:27 GMT -5
Getting close to the Onestar era now. He will become such a menace... The only thing I'm hoping for is that they show how he even convinced RiverClan to help attack ThunderClan in the first place. Hopefully they don't skip it like they did with the first arc.
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Post by Dɾҽαɱƈʅσυԃ on Aug 26, 2022 18:02:25 GMT -5
Getting close to the Onestar era now. He will become such a menace... The only thing I'm hoping for is that they show how he even convinced RiverClan to help attack ThunderClan in the first place. Oh, for sure. That's what I want to know as well. And it's actually even a sort of "mystery" if one can even call it that to this day. They better not leave the planning on Onestar's part for the eclipse battle out of this book considering just how obscure the circumstances still are. Except for that nonsense Onestar spewed during Eclipse about "true warriors", of course.
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All hail me, the flower-flushing queen of Prague
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Post by 𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵 on Aug 26, 2022 18:25:32 GMT -5
The only thing I'm hoping for is that they show how he even convinced RiverClan to help attack ThunderClan in the first place. Oh, for sure. That's what I want to know as well. And it's actually even a sort of "mystery" if one can even call it that to this day. They better not leave the planning on Onestar's part for the eclipse battle out of this book considering just how obscure the circumstances still are. Except for that nonsense Onestar spewed during Eclipse about "true warriors", of course. It's a super weird mystery, too, especially since the battle itself is never really brought up again after LS and once in Sunrise regarding Squirrelflight's injury, and even then, I always felt like those last two books had treated the battle as though it was little more than a border skirmish. It kinda makes me wish there had been actual casualties and not just near-death experiences. Who knows, maybe there were, but this definitely wasn't the case for ThunderClan.
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Post by ᏞᎪᎠᎽ Ꮎf fᎪᏁᎠᎾms ミ☆ on Aug 26, 2022 18:30:21 GMT -5
wait what, onejerkstar had to be leader bc of facing darktail in the future? did he NEED to be leader in order to stay alive long enough to face him though? i dont get it
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Post by Mistybreeze on Aug 26, 2022 18:36:23 GMT -5
I'll admit I had secretly hoped that BeechxGorse would finally get in-book confirmation. I've long headcanoned that Onestar knew about the relationship and took pity on Gorsetail. But given what we've seen so far, there's not a chance we'll get anything.
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All hail me, the flower-flushing queen of Prague
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Post by 𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵 on Aug 26, 2022 18:40:10 GMT -5
wait what, onejerkstar had to be leader bc of facing darktail in the future? did he NEED to be leader in order to stay alive long enough to face him though? i dont get it I'm a little confused here. Are you referring to Stoneteller's prediction? Because the implication is that he was talking about Mudclaw. As far as we know right now, the conflict with Darktail was complete coincidence.
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Post by ᏞᎪᎠᎽ Ꮎf fᎪᏁᎠᎾms ミ☆ on Aug 26, 2022 18:47:05 GMT -5
wait what, onejerkstar had to be leader bc of facing darktail in the future? did he NEED to be leader in order to stay alive long enough to face him though? i dont get it I'm a little confused here. Are you referring to Stoneteller's prediction? Because the implication is that he was talking about Mudclaw. As far as we know right now, the conflict with Darktail was complete coincidence. oh oops. i was skim reading so i probably just didnt get it right when i was looking through everything on here lol
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All hail me, the flower-flushing queen of Prague
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Post by 𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵 on Aug 26, 2022 18:47:25 GMT -5
I'll admit I had secretly hoped that BeechxGorse would finally get in-book confirmation. I've long headcanoned that Onestar knew about the relationship and took pity on Gorsetail. But given what we've seen so far, there's not a chance we'll get anything. Same, though! Granted, Gorsetail doesn't give birth to her kits until at least The Sight and they also played a role in PoT, so it's possible we could still see it, just not during the civil war section of the book. And if that's the case, I'm wondering that—if both Onestar and Leopardstar knew—could the cross-Clan relationship have had anything to do with why RiverClan allied themselves with WindClan during Eclipse, like maybe the two leaders had some sort of secret alliance or something.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2022 19:17:02 GMT -5
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Post by Neekwanakwaki (Cloud) on Aug 26, 2022 19:30:25 GMT -5
*Eats popcorn*
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Post by littleclevergem123 on Aug 26, 2022 19:40:50 GMT -5
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All hail me, the flower-flushing queen of Prague
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Post by 𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵 on Aug 26, 2022 19:47:40 GMT -5
itll take me like an hour to type this chapter out It's that long?
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