RiverClan Clearing

[BEAR.]

"Did you forget you gave Grousestar permission to take him?" Lionstorm growled. If Fallenstar thought he was intimidating, he was dead wrong, and Lionstorm showed it by meeting his gaze. "I don't think you have the right to say Frostflight made a fool of you. They both made their intentions clear, and you didn't have the guts to stop it. You didn't tell Grousestar to find a deputy somewhere else." He didn't stop Grousestar from taking away someone Lionstorm had trusted, and he wasn't eager to forgive Fallenstar for that.

"Bold of you to assume SkyClan would give a rat about Frostflight," he added bluntly. "Have you seen the way his Clan looks at him? They despise Grousestar's decision. Most of their warriors wanted to be deputy, and Grousestar wounded their trust in him when he picked an outsider for the position." If there were to be a civil war, it'd be over Grousestar's decision. Plain and simple.

His fur spiked at Fallenstar's accusation, and he hissed sharply. "If I hadn't been ensuring the security of our borders, you wouldn't have noticed ShadowClan infringing on our lands. Or did you forget I'm actually involved with our Clan, unlike your last deputy?" He was bitter, feeling underappreciated for everything he'd done for RiverClan in the season he'd been deputy. Belittled and talked down to, told he was a kit who belonged in the nursery all because he wasn't afraid to stand up for what he believed in.

All because he said what Fallenstar wouldn't dare say.

"ShadowClan hardly stands a chance between us. Have you seen their leadership? Windystar can't lead efficiently and Forestshade would rather be off making friends with traitors. We could ambush them in the night and destroy all their dens, and neither of them would know until a half moon later."
@Starfall

[SuspiciousMindz]

Originally Posted by Starfall

The leader had been sprawled out on his stomach. To say it was hot was an understatement, and it didn't help that his pelt was black, and practically loved soaking in the sun. He felt like he was on fire. He let out a drawn out sigh. However his ears perked as soon as he heard his name get called by a rather familiar, soft voice. "Hello Thrushpuddle." he gurgled out, not even looking up at the tom. He was too tired.
@SuspiciousMindz

Thrushpuddle had gotten up and crouched down near the bigger tom within the short amount of time it took for Fallenstar to reply. The calico's eyes darted around before they rested on the fluffy ebony pelt once again, taking in the sight that was the leader. His tail tip twitched with thought. "Ho- How've you been, Fallenstar? Things seem to be hectic with SkyClan an- and the border drama," the warrior dared to speak of clan matters. He wasn't sure if the leader was in the mood to be bothered with about that.

[versailles]

Originally Posted by TawnyNeedsACoffee

DawnPaw blinked, her face twisting into a confused expression processing his words, it took her a moment but it finally clicked and her mouth dropped opening embarrassment coming back for another round, suddenly she gave him a playful wack on the shoulder her ear tips burning in embarrassment, she pouted a little as the Molly grumbled."What...". She felt stupid for not realising it sooner- maybe CreekTounge was right in the sense that feeling relaxed made you slow. Hearing his next words she glanced at him and suddenly she started laughing a little at how concerned he looked."Hurt my feelings?..Hah- I thought I had somehow made you angry- I didn't realise you were teasing me...".She calmly looked at TimberSpark before a bright and maybe for the first time ever a cheerful look bloomed on her features."So are you gonna tell me where this new found confidence has suddenly sprouted from?".Saying this she raised a brow mostly curious, but something was wrong her heart was thumping at a fast pace and she had no idea why, she felt giddy for some weird reason...Did she want to be teased? Was she glad she hadn't said something insulting? The cream Molly had no clue.'Seriously- I need to get this under control before something bad happens...maybe I've caught something- new sickness perhaps? Maybe I should check in with ShiverPetal...'. She thought this half worriedly as she mulled over the weird fuzzy feeling.

That was a question he had to think about. "hrm...maybe since that talk with Larkstorm?" the words were filled with doubt, the tom shrugging after. He supposed that's where it came from. Speaking of Larkstorm, where was he? up to no good I bet! he thought with a snarky mental tone. That darn warrior was probably flirting with some mollies somewhere. As long as he isn't near me then I'm fine. he shook his pelt.

Though he did give a quick glance around the clearing. "But confidence is good, right?" he inquired, eyes settling on Dawnpaw again.

[TawnyNeedsACoffee]

Originally Posted by Rosemew

That was a question he had to think about. "hrm...maybe since that talk with Larkstorm?" the words were filled with doubt, the tom shrugging after. He supposed that's where it came from. Speaking of Larkstorm, where was he? up to no good I bet! he thought with a snarky mental tone. That darn warrior was probably flirting with some mollies somewhere. As long as he isn't near me then I'm fine. he shook his pelt.

Though he did give a quick glance around the clearing. "But confidence is good, right?" he inquired, eyes settling on Dawnpaw again.

The cream Molly blinked processing his words until she spoke in a soft tone laughing a little."Yes in my view it's good but...".DawnPaw raised a brow as she trailed off ,her maw somewhat forming into a smirk, she then spoke in a lighthearted but teasing tone."LarkStorm Hm? I knew he could be a little uh...you know...pushy? But I've been wondering why exactly do you dislike him so much? ".She kept her gaze on the brown Tom her eyes almost looking as if she was trying to get the answers just by looking at him, the Molly wasn't sure but whenever you put the two tons together they started breath glaring each other or getting into an argument.

[Starfall]

Originally Posted by BILL.

"Did you forget you gave Grousestar permission to take him?" Lionstorm growled. If Fallenstar thought he was intimidating, he was dead wrong, and Lionstorm showed it by meeting his gaze. "I don't think you have the right to say Frostflight made a fool of you. They both made their intentions clear, and you didn't have the guts to stop it. You didn't tell Grousestar to find a deputy somewhere else." He didn't stop Grousestar from taking away someone Lionstorm had trusted, and he wasn't eager to forgive Fallenstar for that.

"Bold of you to assume SkyClan would give a rat about Frostflight," he added bluntly. "Have you seen the way his Clan looks at him? They despise Grousestar's decision. Most of their warriors wanted to be deputy, and Grousestar wounded their trust in him when he picked an outsider for the position." If there were to be a civil war, it'd be over Grousestar's decision. Plain and simple.

His fur spiked at Fallenstar's accusation, and he hissed sharply. "If I hadn't been ensuring the security of our borders, you wouldn't have noticed ShadowClan infringing on our lands. Or did you forget I'm actually involved with our Clan, unlike your last deputy?" He was bitter, feeling underappreciated for everything he'd done for RiverClan in the season he'd been deputy. Belittled and talked down to, told he was a kit who belonged in the nursery all because he wasn't afraid to stand up for what he believed in.

All because he said what Fallenstar wouldn't dare say.

"ShadowClan hardly stands a chance between us. Have you seen their leadership? Windystar can't lead efficiently and Forestshade would rather be off making friends with traitors. We could ambush them in the night and destroy all their dens, and neither of them would know until a half moon later."
@Starfall

The ebony feline let out a guttural growl and he pressed his face into Lionstorms. "I handed him over? Oh? How would you react to another clans Leader asking for one of your warriors, so that they can become deputy, hm? How would you react if said warrior was on the other leaders side about switching clans, hm?" he snapped. "And Killing isn't an answer, Lionstorm, banishing isn't an answer, because they would just go to the other clan." his vision was tinted red. He was infuriated.

"So tell me, what was the perfect response to that? Hm? Is there a scrab sent down by Starclan titled 'How to be the perfect leader' because Starclan knows I could have used it the second my name had 'star' in it. So tell me Lionstorm. What is your perfect, no conflict at all, solution to that? Hm?" at this point the leader stepped back and peered on at the golden tom, brows arched as he awaited an answer. There was no way in the Dark forest he was the perfect leader, or even a good one at that. He's getting accused left and right by his clanmates for letting Frostflight become the Skyclans deputy. What was he supposed to do? Keep him prisoner, locked away in the den for traitors? Forever? He had killed before, but that was torture.

Than the tabby continued to let off steam, he felt his anger, that was brewing, simmer down, and with a heaved sigh he shook his head. "And that's his problem to deal with, both of theirs. Believe it or not, Skyclan is still Skyclan, and Riverclan is still Riverclan. We are simply housing them, we are not in control of them. I cut Frostflight out of my life the second he said 'yes' to Grousestar's proposal." he paused, keeping a stern eye on the other. "If they decide to overthrow Grousestar and Frostflight, so be it. If they decide to kill them, so be it. He is not my problem anymore. But the second he becomes Riverclans problem, I will chuck his body into the River and hope it never washes ashore. Because, if he washes ashore, I won't be seeing the Skyclan deputy, I'd be seeing the dead face of the clanmate who turned his back on us."

Ears quivered at his comment, that anger that was beginning to simmer down was Sizzling and gurgling. Lapis hues blazed with seething anger. "You're right, I wouldn't have noticed, and I never said you weren't doing a good job. Because you are. But you still have a long way to go, and you still have a lot to learn. My point still stands. You haven't earned the right to yet." he snarled."When I told you off during the gathering. DId I say you were wrong? Did I say that you were incorrect about lashing out at Forestshade and Frostflight? No. I said that you were being loud and acting childish. And you were. I don't care if you do that before the gathering, after the gathering, here in camp, in the territory. but NOT during the gathering. Do you not remember us getting driven out of our home? You will not make the same mistakes I made!"
"You are supposed to be BETTER THAN ME!" he heaved, ears folded down the sides of his face. His fur was in a dissaray. He looked exhausted. After a second, Fallenstar coughed and flicked his ears once more, so they were swiveled towards the other. "You, and Rowanshade, are two very different cats. Two very different parts of the future plan I have for Riverclan. She was I should say." his anger deflated once more, regret replaced the anger in his eyes, and his voice grew softer than his yelling volume.

What his deputy said next terrified him. "That would destroy them. Lionstorm. You would slaughter kits and apprentices. Did that ever occur to you? And did it occur to you that Riverclan is a little too scatterbrained at the moment to hold a raid on their camp? We are busy getting used to having our enemies literally living in our dens with us. Yes, there's tons of us, and we're bulked out population wise, but Skyclan would be no help the way they are now, neither would quite a few of our clanmates. We're still healing from the Dog attacks Lionstorm. At least let their wounds heal."

Originally Posted by SuspiciousMindz

Thrushpuddle had gotten up and crouched down near the bigger tom within the short amount of time it took for Fallenstar to reply. The calico's eyes darted around before they rested on the fluffy ebony pelt once again, taking in the sight that was the leader. His tail tip twitched with thought. "Ho- How've you been, Fallenstar? Things seem to be hectic with SkyClan an- and the border drama," the warrior dared to speak of clan matters. He wasn't sure if the leader was in the mood to be bothered with about that.

"Tired...but Lionstorm seems to be taking most of the spotlight. I'm suprised we haven't found Frostflight dead yet with how angry he is." 'Though I understand where he's coming from. I wouldn't mind...no we'll stop that train of thought there.' he scolded himself for thinking that way. Last time that train of thought entered his mind... he ended up acting it out, and a Senior warrior was found dead the next morning. He didn't answer Thrushpuddle's question about the border drama however, he just let out a peeved grumble, stretching his paws out more, ears folding over more over his face. He felt as though his energy was being leeched from him. Maybe he should have turned Skyclan down, and chased them over to Thunderclan.

[versailles]

Originally Posted by TawnyNeedsACoffee

The cream Molly blinked processing his words until she spoke in a soft tone laughing a little."Yes in my view it's good but...".DawnPaw raised a brow as she trailed off ,her maw somewhat forming into a smirk, she then spoke in a lighthearted but teasing tone."LarkStorm Hm? I knew he could be a little uh...you know...pushy? But I've been wondering why exactly do you dislike him so much? ".She kept her gaze on the brown Tom her eyes almost looking as if she was trying to get the answers just by looking at him, the Molly wasn't sure but whenever you put the two tons together they started breath glaring each other or getting into an argument.

Why did he dislike Larkstorm so much? Because he's a rude, lying, creepy tom who's no good is why! that answer was probably too predictable. His brows furrowed with a frown, tail flicking slightly before wrapping around his paws. "Because..I don't like him?" The tom answered. That bring spoken, his words were probably childish sounding. Almost like a kits.
Well congrats dummy! At least it's true but you still sounded dumb. He scolded himself mentally, still frowning. "That wasn't too descriptive huh? I just don't like him is all, he's rude and weird."

Timberspark shrugged, glancing away.

[TawnyNeedsACoffee]

Originally Posted by Rosemew

Why did he dislike Larkstorm so much? Because he's a rude, lying, creepy tom who's no good is why! that answer was probably too predictable. His brows furrowed with a frown, tail flicking slightly before wrapping around his paws. "Because..I don't like him?" The tom answered. That bring spoken, his words were probably childish sounding. Almost like a kits.
Well congrats dummy! At least it's true but you still sounded dumb. He scolded himself mentally, still frowning. "That wasn't too descriptive huh? I just don't like him is all, he's rude and weird."

Timberspark shrugged, glancing away.

DawnPaw shrugged slightly an amused grin forming on her features, the only time she found the pair of tom's dislike for each other amusing was when they weren't talking to each other at all."Just rude and weird Hm? Sooo does that mean you think I'm like that then?".The Molly was half joking but she couldn't help but feel a bit creeped out by LarkStorm and disappointed in herself, because honestly she was no better then LarkStorm or CreekTongue for that matter.She hates to admit it but they were alike...not that TimberSpark was aware but her past was coming back to haunt her, she had been trying to avoid speaking to LarkStorm as much as possible since that day but she won't be able to avoid him forever. DawnPaw was only glad that her best friend didn't see what she was like back then or witness the things CreekTounge had done and taught her.

[lone]

Originally Posted by RedHead

Her heart skipped a couple beats as he smiled at her. He looked absolutely thrilled to see her. Gingerblossom’s eyes widened slightly. She wasn’t sure if it was just her, but he seemed to brighten up instantly when she came over. Like the sun as it rose over the horizon. No, actually, this was more like a small spark of fire that caught wood and roared into a blazing flame.
That’s exactly what it was.

As he started asking her questions, Gingerblossom could feel her heart beating faster. It was that intoxicating feeling again, the one that scared her. She gulped, trying to push it down. She wasn’t going to run from it this time. She needed to figure it out. She wanted to figure it out. She didn’t want to make Blazingcomet feel like she was avoiding him. And by the look on his face when she showed up, the brightness and excitement it held, she figured she had done just that. She knew that look all too well. It was one she wore almost every single day around other cats. She knew she was a seeker of attention. And until meeting Spicestorm, she hadn’t known that it could be a bad thing.
“I’m doing just great!” She purred, trying to hide the fact that her ear-tips warmed up upon being called his “favorite girl.” “This place is so amazing. Different, but so amazing. There’s so many new things to learn and see and do!” Her excitement about Riverclan was enough to start growing out her beating heart, and Gingerblossom could feel herself starting to be more comfortable.

But it didn’t last for long as Blazingcomet asked if she’d “charmed all the Riverclan cats.” He thinks I’m charming? Taht was a good thing, right? To be charming? Gingerblossom hoped so. Because suddenly, Blazingcomet’s opinion of her mattered. It mattered a lot.
“All the Riverclan cats? That’s quite a lot.” She told him, a small laugh escaping her. She quickly thought to what she had been up to over the past couple moons. She’d met three new cats that really stood out to her. “Well, I met someone named Risingsun, he’s super nice. He’s also super funny, and I spent an afternoon with him pointing out cute toms that he should flirt with.” She smiled, thinking back to the day she had spent with the alabaster tom. She hadn’t understood the concept of “flirting” before, but Risingsun had shown her, and event had her try it. He told she did pretty well, but she couldn’t see the difference from what she normally did. All she did was be nice to a cat and compliment them. She thought that was normal. “Then there was Splashcloud, she’s absolutely amazing! She’s just so nice to everyone, and she’s a “romantic” as she calls it. I wasn’t sure what she meant by that but it was fun to spend the day with her.” Gingerblossom was on a roll. “And then there...” She stopped abruptly. Spicestorm. She didn’t want to talk about the marbled Bengal tom. He was the first cat she met that was so... brutal to her. Not physically, but he was attacking the way she acted. Like nothing wrong as wrong in the world. Gingerblossom wasn’t sure why that was a bad thing. But she’d started trying to pay more attention to small details in her life around around her. She many not be fond of Spicestorm, but she did take his words to heart. She took everyone’s words to heart. “And then there were a few others I met that were pretty cool.” She finished quickly, her minty green eyes flicking away from Blazingcomet for a moment.

"I know, right? I mean, don't get me wrong, I miss home, but..." He leaned into her, as though he were about to reveal a dark secret. "...have you explored their territory yet? It's gorgeous!" Blazingcomet hated the water, and the mud, but even he couldn't deny that it was beautiful here. Every territory had its flaws (even SkyClan's, as much as it pained him to admit) and this place was certainly far from awful. It could've been worse. They could've ended up in ShadowClan. Blazingcomet tried to keep an open mind when it came to the other Clans, but that place freaked him out. Every Clan had good and bad cats, but the stories he'd heard... everything that had happened... it seemed like ShadowClan wasn't the best place to be. Blazingcomet tried to remain calm as Gingerblossom talked about Risingsun. He knew, of course, that he wouldn't be the only one who realized how absolutely incredible she was forever, but he hadn't expected the RiverClan cats to catch on so soon. Still, it seemed like Risingsun wasn't interested in her (like that) anyways, or... she would've told him, right? Of course. Gingerblossom tells me everything. She wouldn't lie to me, would she? That was almost unthinkable, and Blazingcomet quickly pushed the thought out of his mind. How weird would that be?

"Cute toms, huh?" He paused for a moment, before taking on a more mischievous look and leaning towards her in the same conspiratorial manner as before. "Did you talk about me?" It was a joke, of course, but Blazingcomet couldn't help the quick skip of his heart that happened directly afterwards. What if they had? What had she said? Good things? Don't be ridiculous. Of course she said good things, she always says good things. It was one of the many, many things he loved - or liked about her. "You're going to have to introduce me to Splashcloud. She sounds awesome," He purred. It would be good for Gingerblossom to have more friends here. He wanted her to be happy, more than almost anything else, and if he thought he could've done it on his own - he would have. But he couldn't, not anymore. Not since his little crush had started growing, and growing, and he hadn't done anything about it. Why haven't I done anything about this? Usually, by this point, he'd either moved on or given up. At this point, the tom had done neither. Apparently, Gingerblossom was some kind of a weakness for him. His gaze softened as she cut herself off, continuing a moment later, and looking away from him as though she was embarrassed.

"Gingy... did something happen to you?" He asked, keeping his voice soft, trying to keep the underlying tension out of it. She's okay. Relax. Don't push this. "Did... did someone hurt you, or say something to you? Are you-" He stopped, taking a slow breath to calm his voice once more. "You can tell me. You know that." As gently as possible, Blazingcomet wrapped his tail around her, coming to sit closer so that their pelts were brushing. The effect was instant, like a small shock that rushed through his entire body. Part of him hated it, wanted to pull away instantly... but he couldn't. It had a follow-up calming effect on his mind, like being in her general vicinity often did. She had a calming effect on him, and, whether he wanted to believe it or not, he loved her. It wouldn't matter how many times he told himself he didn't. This wasn't changing, and it wasn't going away, and honestly... he didn't want it to go away.




Jasperpelt breathed a sigh of relief, leaning his head against hers, giving a quiet purr in response to hers. The feeling of security Lotusheart gave him was always welcome, now more than ever, and he allowed himself to bask in the quiet comfort for a moment longer before responding. "Fallenstar wouldn't let them stay here if he thought they were dangerous, right?" He asked, keeping his voice low. He didn't really think the SkyClan cats were dangerous - they seemed nice, and they hadn't tried to hurt him, but it was always hard to tell. After Bucknight, he was still suspicious of his own clanmates. You could never be too careful, as far as he was concerned. The only cat he knew for sure would never hurt him was Lotusheart. They'd been through too much together for him to start doubting her now.
@SuspiciousMindz

[Aroogi]

Originally Posted by Lilyfur2

Eaglepaw gulped. This tom was down to business. Scarfing had dark fur, and orange-ish eyes. Combined with his grumpy personality...He seemed kinda scary to Eaglepaw.
"Uh, n-no sir!" He mewed quickly, shaking his head. Dreampaw was so brave...he thought admiringly. If only he could be as brave as her. She didn't seem anxious about Scarfang, or the swim. Was she? He wondered.

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@Nebby

@Lilyfur2
Scarfang nodded to Eaglepaw. "Good." He grunted. He turned tail and looked back at them. "Let's go. Before the water gets cold."

Dreampaw gave Eagle a reassuring glance and followed after Scarfang, her blue eyes eager.

[Dust]

Pebblepaw was nearly tripping over his own paws, racing around Firehawk with an energy that could only be matched with a cheetah. Really, it surprising to see the chubby apprentice moving so quickly... Had he put on a few pounds since their last training? "Where are we heading today? I heard from Pigeonpaw that her mentor took her to Shadowclan's border! Do we get to go out that way? I wanna whack em for stealing our land!" It was clearly just regurgitated gossip he'd heard from the gathering, but Pebblepaw puffed out his cheeks with pride, waiting for Firehawk's response.

@BILL.