Creek stumbled along the territory border, his tiny paws sore from traveling more then he was used to... He yzwned and the tiny kit looked about, he wondered if he was in this Thunderclan he heard abouts territory yet...
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Resting in one of the many trees lining the border, Sparrowstar's tail drifted lazily from side to side as she surveyed the edge of her clan. No new rogues had presented further challenges to her, but that didn't mean she would forget the issue and move on. No, there was still the a sense of impending threat that brushed against the edges of her consciousness, so she had elected to post herself as a sentry this afternoon.
Imagine her surprise when yet another foreign kit stumbled into view.
Quickly dropping from her higher position, Sparrowstar approached the kit on the edge of her borders cautiously.
"And who might you be little one?" she questioned, voice rumbling in her chest as she glanced around for any sign of their parents.
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He sought out his leader as soon as he returned. He was fully aware of what he had to do, even though the thought of it made a pit well up in his stomach. The tom cat needed his clan, it's what gave him purpose in life, even if some aspects of it irritated him.
"Hello Sparrowstar" He bowed his head at the sight of the tan she-cat. "It's good to see you"
Words he usually wouldn't say, but they were in some part true. He inhaled deeply before continuing. He really didn't want to do this.
"I should explain my disappearance" He started. "A while back I decided to go past thunderclan's borders, I just needed some time to myself. I only wanted to be gone for a day or two. It was just so interesting out there, soon I was much farther than I anticipated."
Here came the hard part. He noticed his legs were shaking, a clear sign of his nervousness. "That was when my leg dislocated" Story of his life it seemed, he hated his idiot parents and their genetics. It was a fair bit before I could walk well enough to make it back. But I still decided to wait until I was completely healed to return."
"Whether that was the best decision is debatable, but It's what I choose. He paused, unsure if he was talking too much or not. "But I'm here now, and hoping you'll reconsider my spot in the clan. At whatever cost that may be"
The sudden appearance of a cat whom she had not seen for almost 4 moons in the boundaries of camp was slightly jarring, however Sparrowstar forced her fur to lie flat as she gave him a brief nod of greeting before he started his explanation.
A dislocated leg? Stars above, she was surprised the tom had managed to survive on his own for as long as he did.
"Well, I am glad to see you whole and relatively unscathed after that," she started, green eyes flicking over his trembling legs as she spoke. "However, you are a warrior. You know better than to venture into the outskirts without telling anyone where you're headed or why. When you made your vows to serve Thunderclan, you forfeited the opportunity to put the needs of yourself above the needs of this clan."
Her tail made a few brief lashes behind her as she considered his return.
"What guarantees do I have that you will not simply wander off for some 'me time' again, hmmm? We are approaching leafbare, and have 2 separate queens expecting kits during that season. I need committed warriors who are going to put the needs of our dependents before their own."
Pausing her speech and settling onto her haunches, Sparrowstar awaited his response.
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Oh no… oh no, is Blazingkit going to be stuck in the nursery forever? It seemed like it would happen by Sparrowstar as she stepped forward, but only a joke came out of her maw. The kit spiked his hair in protest, but he listened to what the molly had more to say.
He groaned. He did not leave the nursery just so he could come back and get challenged, then get lectured. Blazingkit thought about spitting back at her, and in all honesty he was about to. Instead, he froze as he was given a choice to choose his punishment, actually grateful for once that someone talked before him. Silence filled in between the kit and the older she-cat until it was frightened away by Sparrowstar’s options.
Blazingkit hated the nursery, and he hated it to the point that if he would have the chance, he would kill a kit–no, that’s not what he meant, he meant that he would switch places with a rogue just so he could get out of the nursery. “I’ll…. Do the ticks duty.” Embarrassment flooded his face and his eyes betrayed the feeling. A cool kit becoming apprentice and then immediately go into helping elders getting rid of ticks that could’ve gotten removed by the elders themselves would damage his reputation, and what would his brother think as he saw his own sibling doing such chores not meant for him? “Can we go back to camp now?” asked Blazingkit, forcing his toxic tone to be more polite so he doesn’t change the molly’s mind by being rude.
Ah, so he was able to swallow his pride and think about his options...
Giving an approving nod in response to his (surprisingly polite) answer, Sparrowstar rose back to her feet and flicked her tail off into the underbrush just slightly to the right of where Blazingkit had led them.
"It is settled then," she hummed, beginning to pad in the direction of her tail flick. "Come now, let's get you back to camp. You will be apprenticed at the next meeting, however if I find you slacking in your duties I will not be so lenient."
[ Done! Blazingkit will be moved off the missing list. I will be announcing new apprentices in my next meeting post, so I'll add him to the list ]
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Galekit had wandered into a den. Did he know which one? Nope! But that wouldn't stop this adventurous little creature from exploring it anyways. He ignored the big brown cat sitting in there as he explored every corner of the den. It smelled of lots of cats, the names of which he would learn in many moons. The tiny tom eventually found a spot that seemed pretty comfy, and had some sunshine! He flopped over dramatically, yawning wide as he did so. Galekit finally took notice of the big cat and gave her a funny look. "When did you get here?" He mewed bluntly, and probably disrespectfully but he was like... a moon old and adorable so he didn't really care... or understand. He has a pea-brain.
Curled up in her nest, Sparrowstar was taking a rare, late morning nap following her run. Brown tipped tail rested gently over her eyes as she snoozed in the secluded den... However, the pitter patter of tiny paws caused her ears to flick up in attentiveness.
Lifting the tail from her face so her eyes could peek out, who did she see but Galekit. One of Thunderclan's newest kits seemed to be sniffing out her den quite thoroughly, so she watched him scuttle about with the ghost of a grin on her face until he flopped over in a nice sunbeam and finally noticed her.
"Well, I've been here for a while little one," she hummed out, blinking the sleepiness from her eyes and flicking her tail back behind her. "This is my den after all. Do you think it's a comfortable spot?"
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Thrushfur wandered into the leaders den, after some while he felt that the emotions he got from a sobbing Cloudyflight were numb but dimly vibrant in his heart. His eyes wandered around, at least trying to make himself presentable and respectful towards the leaders den. Which he really never wanted to be in. Is it really fun being able to have a den all to yourself besides one other cat? He shuddered at the thought of it. He was here to report his duties towards Sparrowstar. "Sparrowstar, I've come to report that I have finished what you have asked. That being burying the bodies of the two warriors." He bowed his head.
He snuck a glance, his eyes were minimally wavering around nervously. He could still recall being called all those vile curses from Cloudyflights very chest. They didn't hurt him as much as he expected them to. Of course his flank wasn't as hard as stone being able to reflect those words. Was he really fox-hearted? He was truly just doing his job wasn't he? His lip quivered with anxiousness. Perhaps after this he would have a small nap to settle his nerves. Everyone important in his current life-time are still living, hopefully. He looked over his shoulder just to take a little itsy bitsy peek of outside the leaders den. Everyone was living right? Yeah. No worries Thrushfur, don't... worry at all..
He felt a sudden sense of niggling warnings in his chest, specifically his heart was telling him. He scrunched his nose, keeping low as he sought for an answer from Sparrowstar.
The approach of Thrushfur had Sparrowstar's ears flicking towards him and slowly she turned from her pacing to give him a nod of acknowledgement.
"You have my thanks Thrushfur," she sighed, settling back onto her haunches as she spoke. "I am well aware that it is not a pleasant job, but it is one that must be done nonetheless."
Taking a moment to actually look at the tom before her, the tan molly tilted her head slightly at the odd state of uncomfortability he seemed to be in.
"Did... everything go smoothly? You look a tad distressed."
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The tom looked utterly bewildered. She had been here... that whole time??? The grey kit had
a look on his face, similar to one one would make as they were about to sneeze, but for this little kit that was his thinking face. He had to concentrate very, very, very hard to think. After the bigger cat's second sentence it seemed as if the lights were on AND someone was home now! "By yourself??? But, like, isn't that boring and lonely? Do you have friends? I have friends, like so many of them. My mama is my best friend, obdiously." Galekit is.. not the brightest creature in the forest, but thats okay. At least he was smarter than mice... maybe... Anyways! He rolled over onto his back, which made the bigger cat upside down! That made him start giggling hysterically. It was so funny to see the brown and tan molly upside down!!
"Your Clan honors you Shadefur and all the service you have given to us. I call upon StarClan to give you many moons of rest," she stated, giving the newly appointed elder a respectful nod before continuing."Additionally, seeing as all of your present kits have been apprenticed Quailfur you will be leaving the nursery and re-taking up your warrior duties as of today."
A nod of acknowledgement was sent the she-cat's way and Sparrowstar adjusted her paws on the branch below her.
"Due to a rather disappointing number of warriors going missing in the past half moon, there are several assignments that need to be done for our apprentices. I should hope that this would be the last changes to their mentors for the foreseeable future."
"Marigoldpaw [ @artemis. ], Feathernose [ @Rabbiteye ] will be taking over your training."
"Stormpaw [ @~SilverShine~ ], Wolfspirit [ @Ghostly Stars ] should be able to catch you up to your peers."
"Asterdance [ @x ghostie ] I believe it's time for you to take on an apprentice of your own. Crocuspaw [ @neptune ] will be yours to train."
"Mistpaw [ @Caspian ], you will be trained by Vineglow [ @SplashyLumi ]."
"Dandelionpaw [ @Estelle ], I expect Berryspot [ @FredTheFrog ] to be able to complete your training."
Nightsong [ @Cloudy sky ], seeing as Rainflower has transitioned to being a queen I expect you to take up Lavenderpaw's [ @XFR0G_L0veRX ] training."
"And finally, Deadflame [ @RogueSkeleton ]. Although Violetpaw [ @Ravenss ] is currently recovering in the Medicine cat's den, I expect you to bring them back up to speed once they are able."
Stars, that was quite the list. Taking a moment to catch her breath, Sparrowstar gave all the listed apprentices and mentors a moment to meet before starting up again.
"And we also have some new apprentices to welcome to our ranks today. Blazingkit [ @Dirtfur ] and Mottlekit [ @fernmass ], please step forward."
Shadefur sat beside her sister, the white she giving her a confused look
"I'll explain later" shadefur whispered
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Quailfur wandered forward from the ground, edging just a bit towards the Thunderwillow. She was a bit late to the meeting. Her eyes glistened as she could finally feel the freedom of being a warrior again. She grinned as she dipped her head towards Sparrowstars acknowledgement. She would be able to join her family in a bigger world instead of the nursery borders. She flexed out her claws in excitement. Looking towards Thrushfur, giving him a eccentric nod.
She could only dream again of being able to step on the grass once more. She purred, retracting her claws. She stood giving one more formal bow towards Sparrowstar and the crowd. Going back to settle down near Thrushfur, who had been cheering moments ago for the retired elder. She thumped her tail against the ground. "I'll finally be able to join you on your little adventures again." She mewed, a purr rumbling in her throat. Rubbing her head against his soft fur with glee.
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