ThunderClan Territory

[Spartan-117]

Originally Posted by Kade Clock

Silentclover followed behind Crowpaw making sure he didn't fall. "definitely if not then i don't know what is." Silenclover mewed jumping to another tree and turning around motioing Crowpaw over ready to catch him if he fell.

(If Crowpaw falls, it is because of a wheel I use. I type different scenarios in the wheel, and it spins until it decides on one. I do that so I don't make it too... bright or too sad. Or too canon.)

Crowpaw looks behind him right as one coyote runs out of the den. The tom curses as he slips, his claws digging into the tree.

[plum]

Originally Posted by NinjaBloss

Shiningskies was broken out of her serenity by Nectarflame's call. She turned towards the warrior, listening intently to her question. The ginger molly vaguely remembered hearing rumors spread about a commotion she had caused during the event where they were giving thanks (she had left shortly after her speech, having to go hunt and train her apprentice, so she hadn't been there for the argument) and wasn't quite sure how she felt about what she had heard. Of course, she wasn't going to just believe the rumors because they were most likely over exaggerated, but it was clear something had happened since a lot of her clanmates seemed upset with the other molly.

Shaking her head to get rid of the unnecessary thoughts Shiningskies called out her reply, "I found a couple spots that might work on my end, but it would be a tight fit!" An apprentice or small warrior could definitely fit, but apprentices would be much riskier without proper training. It would be too easy for them to fall and get injured, and without a medicine cat to heal them it was just that much more dangerous.

Originally Posted by tulle

Cindersky
The moment of peace lasted for a few more heartbeats as Cindersky gently closed her eyes against a soft incoming brush of air. A cold kiss of leaf-bare to remind her that this was fleeting, and soon the days would be filled with gray skies and shivering nights. For now, the last elongated memories of leaf-fall danced through clear blue skies as Cindersky opened her eyes once more, a gentle smile on her face.

It had been a long while since Cindersky had felt content like this. Not since that fateful night in the woods when she truly believed her future lay outside of ThunderClan. What would have happened if her sister had not found her? Would she truly have followed through with it? Flashes of soft fur, kind eyes, a gentle purr... the past longing to be held once more, but Cindersky knew she couldn't pick it up without a thorn of grief stabbing her. What use would she be to her Clan if she continued to mourn that of which she could not change? Useless. And the gray spotted molly was anything but.

Reeling herself back into the waking world, it came to her realization that tiny tears beaded themselves along the bottoms of her eyes. Hastily Cindersky lifted a paw to bat them away, turning her face so that her companions wouldn't notice - hopefully. Ears turned to attention as Nectarflame called out another question, and this time Cindersky angled her head to look at the golden she-cat. "I found a rather long, skinny one just above where ground predators would be able to reach! But it's a tight squeeze, and like Shingingskies, probably just perfect for a small warrior." She was on the smaller side herself, and was pretty certain she would be able to fit if need be.

Wiggling the stump of her tail reminded her that she had one less limb to deal with as well, which would come in handy when trying to flattened herself enough to fit into the possible prey storage. Hmm, perhaps everything truly did happen for a reason.

As her train of thought continued, Cindersky added, "I know we do have some small warriors - and maybe with the right training, a few of the older apprentices could help as well!"

[ sorry for the short delay! didn't feel like posting yesterday hfgad ]

Gathering from their replies, Nectarflame nods and inspects the boulders in her area once more. Indeed, most apprentices and smaller warriors would fit easily. Perhaps she could personally instruct a small group of apprentices on how to easily climb stones without fear of slipping. That might be best...

The Bengal remains startlingly still as she muses the best way forward. This would be the plan she would soon pitch to the deputy, so holes or weak points would be less than ideal to discover too late. He had reason enough to dislike her as it was, and did not need a half-assed plan to poke holes in. "We should survey those petite warriors," Nectarflame finally agrees. "I will come to the both of you, please stay where you are." She wanted to see the other locations, so she could form a bit of a map or route in her head.

Rather than scaling to the ground, the Bengal slowly makes her way to Cindersky by traversing the cliff face at a leisurely pace. When she finally reaches the same stone as the other molly, she provides a smile and a content tail flick as greeting before taking a peek at the prospects of the surrounding rocks. "You are right," she says, peering into the long one. Glancing up at the other warrior, she offers a nod. "This should definitely be used."

It was time to visit Shiningskies now. Nectarflame paths back up a little ways to the she-cat, tail curling over in a big hook. "Thank you for helping me out today," she chimes lightly. "It is very much appreciated. Your concerns about a medicine cat are... Very real. We must not forget that Icicleripple has left us. However, I believe with proper training, those chosen to maintain these prey stores will be quite alright." Hoping to have instilled reassurance in the other warrior, the golden cat begins to inspect the spaces around them which Shiningskies mentioned. Again, she found most very suitable. There was no way they would not have enough space to fill with prey.

"These are all very good," she comments from some place a little below. "You two have been extremely helpful today. Thank you both for accompanying me here. I believe we are set to proceed. I will speak with Dogbark about beginning the processes of collection and training. If either of you have particular objectives you would like to handle, please let me know. Whether it is heading up the hunting, or assisting with the climbing training!"

[Ian]

Shiningskies nodded at Nectarflame's reassurance and trusted that her Clanmate would not pitch this idea if she did not think it relatively safe. Of course, there would always be a danger, but she brought up a good point about teaching the cats selected how to take good care of themselves. "Of course, I'm glad I could contribute. Climbing is what I'm best at so if you need a paw in helping teach cats I will gladly volunteer."

@implimm @tulle (sorry it's so short, my brain is "blah" rn lol)

[Clock Dragonshifter]

Originally Posted by Phantomtamer

(If Crowpaw falls, it is because of a wheel I use. I type different scenarios in the wheel, and it spins until it decides on one. I do that so I don't make it too... bright or too sad. Or too canon.)

Crowpaw looks behind him right as one coyote runs out of the den. The tom curses as he slips, his claws digging into the tree.

Silentclover saw Crowpaw slipping she quickly got close enough and grabbed him by the scruff pulling him up on the branch. "your the first cat i've talked to in since i was a kit it'd be sad to have you fall to your death" Silentclover admitted.

(Silentclover doesn't talk to many cats qwq )

[Spartan-117]

Originally Posted by Kade Clock

Silentclover saw Crowpaw slipping she quickly got close enough and grabbed him by the scruff pulling him up on the branch. "your the first cat i've talked to in since i was a kit it'd be sad to have you fall to your death" Silentclover admitted.

(Silentclover doesn't talk to many cats qwq )

Crowpaw nods his head. "Y-yeah." He shakes his head and breaths heavily. "T-thank you." He looks at her straight on."I am glad."

(Crowpaw may be quiet, but he is kindhearted and outgoing.)

[Clock Dragonshifter]

Originally Posted by Phantomtamer

Crowpaw nods his head. "Y-yeah." He shakes his head and breaths heavily. "T-thank you." He looks at her straight on."I am glad."

(Crowpaw may be quiet, but he is kindhearted and outgoing.)

Silentclover nodded continuing to jump trees one at a time. "i think i'd be happy to have you as friend." she said smiling back a crowpaw hoping that he wouldn't fall.

(Seriously ask Silentclover to do something and she'd do it no problem even if it is apprentice duties XD)

[Spartan-117]

Originally Posted by Kade Clock

Silentclover nodded continuing to jump trees one at a time. "i think i'd be happy to have you as friend." she said smiling back a crowpaw hoping that he wouldn't fall.

(Seriously ask Silentclover to do something and she'd do it no problem even if it is apprentice duties XD)

(lol)

Crowpaw springs tot he other tree and lands beside her, breathing a low sigh of relief. "We are friends, right?"

[Clock Dragonshifter]

Originally Posted by Phantomtamer

(lol)

Crowpaw springs tot he other tree and lands beside her, breathing a low sigh of relief. "We are friends, right?"

"i think we are but I'm not to sure about you.." Silentclover mewed unsure of herself. what if he doesn't think of me as friend Silentclover thought jumping to another tree She almost slipped but was able to scramble her way back up onto the branch."I'm fine" she mewed panting.

[taillow]

Cindersky
As Nectarflame made her way carefully over to where Cindersky was, the senior warrior felt her breath catch in her throat. It was difficult to remember that not every cat shared her fear of being up this high - and most in the Clan actually preferred climbing. As much as the gray pelted warrior wished she could join them, she could not help the shimmering static feeling that pooled in her paws the moment she went vertical. Something about not having both paws planted firmly on the ground sent frightful shivers down her spine, a fear she had been attempting to confront head on for as long as she could recall.

Soon the noise of claws scraping against hard rock alerted her that the bengal had made it successfully, and Cindersky allowed relief to fill her up from the tips of her ears to the end of her short tail. "It will make for good exercise to make the climb up here as well," she chimed in, noting the precision of which Cindersky had to use to make it up here in the first place. Not a difficult climb by any means, but if a cat were to lose focus even for a second it could have dastardly results.

Her ears moved forward to track Nectarflame as the warrior now made her way over to where Shiningskies was. At her words regarding the vacant medicine cat spot in their Clan left behind by Icicleripple unsuccessfully toeing the line of death, Cindersky frowned. It was certainly true that without any cat in the Clan knowing how to heal, any injuries sustained from even starting these prey stores would have a long road of recovery. But Cindersky had faith in her ancestors, and more importantly in the cats of her Clan. When the time was right, a face would emerge from the crowd and step into the empty role. All ThunderClan had to do - herself included - was exercise patience and faith.

While there was still the issue of safely teaching cats, Cindersky was glad that Shiningskies had volunteered to assist with the climbing portion. Lifting her chin so that her voice would travel to where the other two were, she added, "I can certainly assist with any hunting that needs to be done! I would not mind leading a few hunting patrols specifically for these stores."

@implimm @NinjaBloss

[Spartan-117]

Originally Posted by Kade Clock

"i think we are but I'm not to sure about you.." Silentclover mewed unsure of herself. what if he doesn't think of me as friend Silentclover thought jumping to another tree She almost slipped but was able to scramble her way back up onto the branch."I'm fine" she mewed panting.

Crowpaw smiles. "I gladly want to be your friend." He says, his voice soft. 'What is she doesn't think of me as a good type of cat?' He thinks to himself.