[Elementals]

Originally Posted by bmkmb

Lionpaw nodded. So clans were like a home, not a team. Patrols were sent out each day at dawn and dusk, he was pretty sure, and he already knew how to mark and scent territory markers. The code, as in, the Code of the Clans? Frostpaw forced him to memorize most of it, but the golden apprentice was still pretty rusty. Also, half of it didn't make sense, and he doubted that loners were expected to know the clan code. Actually, that probably made them seem really suspicious. So his next question was asked in not entirely faked confusion, "What's the code?"

Pineapple smiled, she remembered how she she had to say the warrior code when she was an app. The rules were worth living for.

"The Warrior Code
1)Defend your Clan, even with your life. You may have friendships with cats from other Clans, but do not allow this to affect your loyalty, as one day you may meet them in battle.

2)Keep your loyalty to your Clan. Divided loyalties or Clan-hopping is frowned upon and may result in punishment at the leader's discretion.

3)Boundaries must be checked and marked frequently. Borders should be moved only under dire circumstances, such as needing more territory due to a prey shortage, to avoid unnecessary conflict.

4)Do not hunt on another Clan's territory. Trespassing is permissible in times of substantial need or official business. Challenge all trespassing cats.

5)Prey is killed only to be eaten unless needed for predator decoys or bait. All prey should be treated with respect.

6)A kit must meet the Clan's rank requirements to become an apprentice.

7)Newly appointed warriors should keep a vigil for one night after receiving their warrior name.

8)A cat should not be made deputy without having an active presence in the Clan.

9)The deputy will become Clan leader when the leader dies, retires, or is exiled.

10)In the absence of a deputy, a warrior should be chosen to fill the position within a moon.

11)Every full moon, a Gathering of all four Clans is held at the Seastones. An understood truce dictates there shall be no fighting among Clans at this time.

12)Within reason and good judgment, warriors are expected to administer aid to others in danger or pain regardless of affiliation.

13)An honorable warrior does not need to kill other cats to win their battles, unless their opponents are outside the Warrior Code or if it is necessary for self-defense. Cats who are clearly incapable of continuing to fight, or are actively trying to flee, should be allowed to escape without further injury.

14)In times of need, Clans should work together to maintain their stability. No Clan should be allowed to fall into ruin.

15)The word of the Clan leader should be followed unless it directly defies the Warrior Code."

Pineapple stopped once she was done listing them. She hoped she didn't gibber too fast since she spoke really fast.