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Dust
Finally a decision had been reached, and so too had the fate of Skyclan been chosen. The forest was never meant to have fine clans, it threw off the natural balance. Skyclan shouldn't be living by themselves, so far removed from the other four so instead, they would join forces with one of the clans that helped them most during the ferocious attack of hounds. Riverclan. And to help with that transition and meld the two together, he had thought long and hard about who would be his deputy, who had shown true courage, promise, and the ability to have a level-head in the position of deputy. He had come to a decision of who he wanted alongside him, and he invited them to Skyclan for this last ceremony in Skyclan's territory before they moved on to Riverclan's.
Leaping up onto the Skyboulder for the last time, sporting small cuts and bruises like every other cat that fought the dogs, the Skyclan leader would take a moment to look down upon his clan. It was strange to think they would be leaving this camp behind.. The camp they created so many moons ago when they settled here. But it wouldn't be the first time they had relocated. It wouldn't be as hard as that first move. In fact, it would help Skyclan. Two heads were better than one and.. Despite their differences, Grousestar had grown to respect and appreciate Fallenstar. Perhaps this could be the start of a friendship.
Regardless, he realized he had been standing up there for too long and yowled out the familiar words to call his clan together.
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Cats of Skyclan will you please meet beneath the Skyboulder for a clan meeting!"
The brown tabby was aware of his heart beating rhythmically in his chest as his eyes slowly wandered from the faces bathed in moonlight below him. They were tired, and so was he, but it was time to let them know. There would be some that would be against his decision, but his decision was final, and for once, he felt his head was clear. He was sure that this is what Skyclan needed and there would be no going back.
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I would like to start this meeting by saying thank you. Thank you for being true Skyclan warriors who aren't afraid to work alongside others against a common threat. Thank you for cooperating with Riverclan and Thunderclan. And thank you for sticking by me. I know my rule as leader hasn't been perfect, in fact, at one point in time I myself had doubts in my skills as a leader. But everything I choose, every decision I make, is always for the good of Skyclan. There will never be a time in which I choose something on behalf of my benefit instead of that of the clan, nor will I ever think of the benefit of another clan over our own."
And so it came to the point he was leading up to, quietly, he would take a breath, allowing a small pause.
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And that is why I ask that you continue to follow me. I know that there will be some that are opposed to this idea, but in my heart I feel that this is best for Skyclan. No longer will we call this territory home, but instead we will share with Riverclan. I have spoken with Fallenstar and he has agreed to let Skyclan live with his. I will still be your leader and he will still be theirs, but we will be sharing living quarters, fresh kill and the territory with them. Lionstorm will assign patrols for Riverclan and.."
Now there was a small smile on his muzzle.
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Actually. I believe it is time I name a new deputy for Skyclan. I have grieved long enough for Auroraflame and it is time to move on. She would have been upset that I grieved for this long anyways. So I say these words before StarClan, so that the spirit of Auroraflame may hear and approve of my choice. The new deputy of Skyclan is Frostflight. Although he is Riverclan, he has the heart of a Skyclan warrior and has proved without a doubt he has what it takes to be the deputy of Skyclan, especially with his cunning tactics against the dogs."
Breathing out, the Skyclan leader allowed time for the clan to cheer for the new deputy, and allow for Frostflight to take in the honor he had received. Once the cheering died down, he would bring the meeting to a close.
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Skyclan will begin moving into Riverclan territory soon. When everything is settled, we will move as one with no cat left behind. We can take as slow as the injured and kits need, but the move will be final. That is all I have to say for tonight, so again, thank you. That will conclude this clan meeting." And with that, the brown tabby leaped from the Skyboulder for the last time. Soon they would be with Riverclan.