Mountaintalon had been watching from the back of the crowd since the first call from his- well,
former leader. The transition wasn't something he had many thoughts on. Necessary, yes, but that was about it. Anyone could see how she'd run herself into the ground. And in any case, he was curious to see the start of Spiderstar's reign.
He observed the next announcements with just that - a simple air of curiosity. New warriors. New apprentices, one his own, he noted. A strong start indeed. New Hornets were expected as well. What he hadn't expected was to hear his own name announced.
His eyes sharpened and his ears shifted forward. An offering of a promotion. Now, more responsibility wasn't something he wanted. He was perfectly content stepping in when the cats above him failed. But maybe...
Just maybe, this would give him an edge.
Mountaintalon pushed himself to his paws and lumbered up to the front of the crowd, idly listening to the finishing announcements. Acceptance. As he lifted his head to look back at his Clan, he found himself searching for golden rosettes and an icy blue stare - one cat in particular who seemed to be lingering around him more than usual lately.
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