The Starcave

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The she-cat's eyes widened in surprise. She had not expected this! Well, maybe she should have; it was bound to happen. But it had always been sort of in the back of her mind, only emerging whenever she compared herself to any of her peers who already had their full names. She looked around nervously, not wanting to stall the meeting.

"Uh, yes. Thank you. I'm ready...I think."

[beau]

Sundust nodded as he apprentice responded. “Very well then,” he mewed. “ I, Sundust, medicine cat of ThunderClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. She has trained hard to understand the ways of a medicine cat, and with your help she will serve her Clan for many moons. Rosepaw, do you promise to uphold the ways of a medicine cat, to stand apart from rivalry between Clan and Clan and to protect all cats equally, even at the cost of your life?” He gaze was stoic was he watched his apprentice, looking for her reaction to each of his words as he recited the ceremony.

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Originally Posted by noelle

Sundust nodded as he apprentice responded. “Very well then,” he mewed. “ I, Sundust, medicine cat of ThunderClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. She has trained hard to understand the ways of a medicine cat, and with your help she will serve her Clan for many moons. Rosepaw, do you promise to uphold the ways of a medicine cat, to stand apart from rivalry between Clan and Clan and to protect all cats equally, even at the cost of your life?” He gaze was stoic was he watched his apprentice, looking for her reaction to each of his words as he recited the ceremony.

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The lythe tabby stepped forward. Perhaps it was time now.
"I do." she replied. Nothing was going to go wrong, mhm.

Outside the cave, a bunch of crows began to gather around the piece of bread, tearing it apart. But there was one more, inside the cave....


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Sundust allowed a moment for the other medicine cats to react to the ceremony’s beginning, but soon something caught his eye. His ears twitched and he was momentarily distracted from the ceremony by the sudden presence of several crows. It seemed.. fitting. However, this intrusion onto stole his focus for a moment, as Rosepaw’s words continued the ceremony. “Then by the powers of StarClan I give you your true name as a medicine cat. Rosepaw, from this moment you will be known as Roseraven. StarClan honors your composure, as well as your intelligence, and we welcome you as a full medicine cat of ThunderClan.” The name felt fitting of his apprentice, and he was not so blind as to not notice the affinity corvids seemed to have for Rosepaw - or rather Roseraven, now.

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Roseraven was filled with a twinge of pride now. Roseraven. It suited h-

The corvids outside the cave had feasted on the bread and were now moving onto the next piece, which lies inside the cave. The murder flew in, not expecting the cats to be there. They flew like a whirlwind, trying to avoid the predators and get to the bread.

Roseraven ducked, paws over her head as the birds calmed down, most of whom escaped the cave.

"Hhhhh. It wouldn't be me without something going wrong..." she sighed with an awkward smile. Though she felt a rad uneasy. Corvids were the harbingers of bad omens, after all, and they'd never gotten this close before...

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**Elmshadow**

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The drone of herb talk seemed to be going in circles, though Elmshadow had to admit there was some benefit in the discussion. Burnet would undoubtedly be a useful addition to his growing knowledge and he didn't feel he'd given too much away of his own knowledge. He glanced sideways at Ivysnake as she made a comment about his knowledge of celandine. Her tone was not accusatory but the mentor remark felt out of place. Their discussions didn't need to occur with other clan ears present. He chose not to address Ivysnake's comment with any more than the pointed look.

It wasn't until Ivysnake turned to him again, asking him about celandine right out, that he cleared his throat mildly. His green eyes lingered on the she-cat before looking away and answering, "Celandine is a small yellow flower with pointy petals. They grow low over the ground and usually in sunny areas," he spoke low and matter-of-fact. He'd acquired some knowledge of his own and celandine was obviously an herb that Cowpaw already knew, and he had no idea where Coldamber's allegiances truly lay either, so divulging what he knew of the herb didn't feel overly revealing.

He glanced at Wormbite as the Riverclanner made some frog-brained comment, something Elmshadow realized he shouldn't be surprised by coming from a Riverclanner. It was curious coming from any warrior nonetheless. He looked away, unconcerned to give the accompanying tom any more thought as Sundust spoke up about the announcement he'd mentioned. Rosepaw's naming ceremony. It made sense but Elmshadow couldn't find it in himself to care about the name or promotions of whatever happened in Thunderclan. Being that the medicine cat naming ceremonies traditionally took place at the Starcave during halfmoon meetings, Elmshadow figured there was expected to be a sense of comradery that likely resembled the sense of pride clanmates would typically feel during apprentice and warrior ceremonies. Elmshadow couldn't find it in himself to care so he sat quietly as Sundust and Rosepaw spoke the ceremonial words and Rosepaw received her full medicine cat name, Roseraven.

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Ah.

Wormbite's reputation.

It was shattered. Absolutely obliterated.

He had not been talking to the medicine cats. He was standing outside the cave, possibly eavesdropping - only slightly, and talking to his friend. He hadn't.. expected for them to be listening. They had their own duties. This was - this was prosperous. A statement he had entrusted with Beansprout. No one else here. The giggles of someone gave it away.

The Dark Lord ducked his head, slowly sinking into the ground with a look of horror appearing over his face. Embarrassment run through his limbs like a wildfire, kill him - kill him now. Strike him where he stands because stars be damned, Wormbite would never recover. He could never attend another gathering.

As if he could not get a break, crows begun to swarm. Over what? He could not know but now he was ducking behind Beansprout, a hiss building in his throat. He didn't want to rile them up. That would be disastrous. His skin was crawling at the fact. Die. Die. Die. Curse you.

Crows begun to swarm in, flooding into the cave and Wormbite's hackles rose hide. His tail was arched with aggression and with swift movements, unsheathed claws, almost as if it was a reflex, grabbed onto a corvid and slammed it into the ground. A dying croak and Wormbite delivered a harsh killing bite, his tail flickering back and forth with annoyance. They were loud with the way they moved through the wind.

Most of them left.

Wormbite stood up straight, letting out an annoyed huff. "There is a reason rotting food is named after you, " He murmured, at least he was bringing home prey.

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Pfpfpfff!! Cowpaw couldn't help but giggle at the silly Riverclan shield's statement. Of course, it wouldn't taste good! He imagined it would be similar to stone, what a silly, silly guy. Maybe he should bring a stone from Windclan for the guy. That might make him happy.

Cowpaw's gaze flickered to Ivysnake for a brief moment at her mentor statement. Why did Elmshadow know something she did not? Were they not made medicine cats at the same time? Her mentor didn't respond, only answering her question about celandine which he was grateful for. She proceeded to ask about juniper berries, asking what they looked like, their name - ah, he.. he wasn't sure if Ivysnake simply could not understand him or if she wasn't paying attention. Cowpaw didn't mind repeating himself, it was just... a bit important to know what she wasn't catching, if any.

His offer wasn't meant to imply anything lesser of Shadowclan and admittedly, he did not appreciate when meanings were put into his words. It made him very uncomfortable. Attempting to explain slowly, "Juniper berries,, " Cowpaw started, using his mouth in an attempt to lip-sync the syllables in hopes it would help Ivysnake. "Blue-purple... Berries... Grows on spiky bush, " Cutting up his phrases to make it simple, he leaned back, looking at the medicine cat apprentice with ... wide eyes. Almost unnerving. "I never implied anything different.. Windclan's graveyard... simply has... a lot.. and I enjoy .. offering when I can... because all our territories differ... Juniper berries.. are rather hard to find... in territories such as yours.. as they do not appear.. to enjoy wet places.." He still carried a smile, the ditzy expression as usual. The offer was still there but at last, if Shadowclan was to be stubborn, Cowpaw could do nothing else.

Wonderful! The gentle giant now knew what burnet was. He would have to look for a few later on. Cowpaw nodded his head, yes! He shall keep that in mind and deliver.

He. He did not expect for this announcement. Well, he wasn't sure what he had actually expected? It - it was wonderful. One could not mistake this. It was a gift to receive your full name. An honor and he was so very happy. Cowpaw grinned brightly, practically beaming at Rosepaw, excitement for her. He just... gee, Starclan forgive his selfish thoughts - he felt guilt. Envious. They had both been training at the same time, or about, and yet.. only one of them were making this milestone. (would.. he ever make this milestone? he didn't.. have a mentor. he didn't really have,, anyone.)

he shook the thoughts away. forbidden! starclan had a plan for him. otherwise, they wouldn't have chosen him! maybe, maybe he'll recieve his fullname later on! who knows!!

Shaking his head, he happily tapped his paws on the ground once Rosepaw was named... ahem.. ROSERAVEN! What a beautiful name, truly fitting for such a divine individual. He was very happy for her. So were the crows, actually? Because wow. There was a lot of crows.

Cowpaw watched them swirl around with amazement, "I think ..they like your new name..." He signed, a small chuckle escaping him. It must be a good omen. With the announcement over, he rose to his paws, standing full.

"Theenn.. I think we're ready to start..?" He turned to the moonstone, slowly beginning to approach it. how.. did this work..

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The splotched medicine cat pushed through the snowy and frosted evergreen. Droplets of snow landing on his pink nose and he sneezed lightly. It made him pause, surprised by his own movements before carrying on. The calm atmosphere was comforting to Cowpaw. Windclan has been calm - with the .. he shook his head lightly. Featherfoot was at peace now.

The entrance of the Starcave came into view and he smiled, picking up his pace and bouncing towards it. To his surprise, he seemed to be the first one here. Awfully shocking, typically he ah, struggled with being on time. He just got awfully distracted. So many interesting things. He did plan to take home a pinecone or two... they would be wonderful decorations.

Nonetheless, Cowpaw moved to sit in the doorway of the Starcave, his long feathery tail wrapping around him. He tapped his large paws against the stone to fill the silence, not wishing to be alone with his thoughts after that .. horrid nightmare. Then again, that was all it was. A nightmare. Nothing more, nothing less.

[taillow]

Fawnlight
With this being her first trip as a full medicine cat, anticipation swirled in Fawnlight's chest as she rounded the rise that eventually sloped down from RiverClan territory towards the Starcave. She had left the trees behind quite some time ago, light from the half-moon doing its best to illuminate her path. But she knew it by heard now, paws traversing a path she could only imagine how many other cats before her had walked. Eyes glimmering, she wondered what the night would hold.

As the Starcave came into view so did a certain large black and white tom. Cowpaw! Joy lit up her face and Fawnlight bounded the rest of the way towards him, purring as she got closer. "Cowpaw! How lovely to see you." Truly he was the cat she felt closest to out of all of the medicine cats, so it was perfect that she had showed up right after him. Blue eyes warm in greeting the RiverClan medicine cat took a seat next to him. "How is Twigkit healing?" The young WindClan kit whom she had placed back into the care of WindClan after healing him still occupied her mind, and she hoped the little one was safe in the nursery still.

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[beau]

Sundust’s fluffy swished side to side as he approached the Starcave, made even fluffier as he puffed his coat out against the cool. He hated the seasons where it was cold enough to see his breath; they meant cracked paws, little prey, and - for some reason this particular year - an abundance of kits on the way. He wasn’t super stressed, considering most of the clan had been in good health as of late, but an outbreak of kittencough or whitecough could be devastating to his herb stores.

As he drew closer to the cavern, he flicked a glance to his companion. As silly as it sounded, he hoped his theory would be right. He hadn’t heard from StarClan since he and Roseraven received their training from Cricketpaw, and frankly it was.. concerning. He didn’t know where the idea that bringing a resurrected cat (i.e. a cat who had been to StarClan) with him might make it easier to reach them had come from, but it was worth a shot.

Now he was close enough that he could see the others - it looked like Fawnpaw and Cowpaw were present so far. As he approached, he lifted his tail in greeting. “Good evening.” He finally came to a halt as he reached the mouth of the cave. “I hope your clans are doing well - I hope you don’t mind, I’ve brought an escort with me.” He gestured towards the cat in question, Cinderpaw. He didn’t think it would be to big a deal to bring an escort, but he thought it courteous to let them know.

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