ThunderClan: Life Before 2023's Sinkhole

[Eaglet]

Thrushfur

He was just sitting there aimlessly. As usual, the meeting was proceeding. On the woven-adorned branches without the deputy present. He saw as Sparrowstar summoned the youngsters to approach and face her. Acornkit, the diminutive creature, was also set to get a new name. Stars, if a cat had two identical names, he'd have problems as well. Maintaining a faint blue glimmer in his eyes as Flutterkit replaced Acornkit. He was then brought back to the occasion when Rainpaw's name was changed for his apprentice ceremony. That happened a very long time ago. Quailfur was nowhere to be seen, and he was suddenly alone among the crowd. However, he noticed a recognizable brown pelt exiting the clearing. Just witnessing this made him shiver. Rainpaw left but where?

As he concentrated on the meeting, Sparrowstar's resonant voice pulled him back to the present. It was good to see a new warrior and apprentice. Actually quite good considering the current occurrences. He gave the two an adoring glance and flicked his tail. He didn't waste any time in chanting the two new ranks that had been added to their clan. "Lotuspaw! Foxflurry!" For the two, his blue eyes glittered intensely. Moreover, he flicked his ear slightly in response to mentor reassignments. To reassign five fresh apprentices? Starclan's kits! These mentors aren't really doing their utmost to pass on their knowledge to Thunderclan's upcoming generations. Thankfully, he would never have to fight off his responsibilities as a mentor for Thunderclan with the help of Weaselpaw. All he needed to be in Thunderclan was his prowess as a warrior.

He noticed a strange hesitancy in Sparrowstar's voice when Sharpaw was mentioned. Oh no, he was familiar with that string of words. A cat so young was retiring at such a young age? How could a cat retire to the elder's den at such a young age in history? He saw Sharpaw, or Sharpeye as he was now known. He worriedly bit his lower lip. He gave Sharpeye his undivided attention as he dipped his head in his direction. Truthfully speaking, he would be far too stubborn to ever step his paws into being an elder until he had the courage to abandon his duty.

Then, as his gaze fixed on Sparrowstar, he let out a sigh. By two-legs of all things, Copperfire vanished. Two-legs were far too deadly, he grit his teeth. If they had desired it, they could have easily seized an entire clan. When his absent mind was in a state of turmoil, he flicked his tail in rage. He heard the sound of his name being called. Him? Deputy? No Sparrowstar must have made an error. Him to fill the position of deputy? His name reverberated in his ears, and everything seemed to be a dream. He could never hesitate when his body instructed him to move his legs forward. He advanced as a result of the singing of his name. His joy and a little bit of terror combined as his heart pounded against his chest. As Sparrowstar hopped down from the willow tree, he dipped in her direction. turning to face his clanmates and bowing profusely in thanks. Moreover, he expressed gratitude to his leader and Starclan for providing him with this position. "Thank you, thank you all." His voice croaked.

After landing this job, he felt as though he would start crying. He would never ordinarily become so upset about such little matters. He identified one of his clanmates in the crowd by scanning each of their faces. Quietpaw, his daughter, was supporting him! But it appears that she failed to notice him at all. He was present for the entire crowd. Maybe they didn't even think to look for him in the crowd. His entire family had left the meeting, so they were unable to even recognize him or speak to him. Now, it felt pointless for him to be there. What good is it if his family won't even welcome him if they aren't here to support him? He already ended his connection with Rainpaw, and Quailfur hasn't had a relationship with Rainpaw since. Even if they had a typical chat, he is unaware of it. After all, he had already become fairly close to his sisters, and Quietpaw is the only sibling he has right now in Thunderclan. His efforts to be a good father had failed at that point since he felt bereaved and terrible for what he had done to his own son.

[ @Jayvines ]

[Streamtail]

Originally Posted by Little Dakota

Stormclaw turned to lilacfall and licked her ear

(Does Stormclaw have a crush on her or something?)
Lilacfall gives him a confused but grateful look, turning back to her thoughts of Copperfire.

[*longfire*]

Originally Posted by Streamtail

(Does Stormclaw have a crush on her or something?)
Lilacfall gives him a confused but grateful look, turning back to her thoughts of Copperfire.

[maybe a little crush]

Stormclaw turned his head away wondering why lilacfall was quiet

[puppeteer]

Foggywillow sat just outside the nursery.

Galekit played.

( closed, activity )

[Ian]

Hazelpaw enthusiastically cheered for her friend as she became a warrior. "Foxflurry! Foxflurry! Don't you go forgetting 'bout us now!" she called, her tail flicking across the ground in excitement. It was quickly dampened, however, as Sparrowstar announced that Lameheart would be a Keeper, so much so that she barely heard the announcement of the new deputy.

"Sparrowstar, why are you making Lameheart a Keeper? She already abuses her power enough, trying to punish us, apprentices, for talking and threatening to demote us to kits!" the Siamese growled, the excited tail lashing turning to annoyance.

@Jayvines @Pheasantflight

[sol.]

HONEYBEE

Her eyes widened slightly in surprise as she was given a apprentice. She had barely been a warrior for two moons, and yet Sparrowstar trusted her with Woodpaw? Feeling a bit delighted, she chanted out the names of her clanmates in steadfast congratulations.

Speaking of which, the apprentice had come towards her, taking the initiative and greeting her. The young warrior gave him a smile. "Hi Woodpaw, I'm Honeybee." She leaned forward to give him the customary greeting. "You're my first apprentice, so I'll do my best to teach you everything I know." A charming twinkle appeared in her eyes.

[ @Rabbiteye - feel free to respond or not ]

[beau]

[ these patrols are due January 21 at 11:59 pm EST. if you need an extension, please let me know by the 20th. if your cat needs to be replaced please let me know within 2 days. ]

The air was crisp this morning, Sundust noted, as he made his way to the patrol place. As his thick pelt was fluffed out against the wind as it buffeted him, he found himself a bit sorry for sending out patrols; however, it needed to be done regardless of weather. He sat down at the head of the patrol place, tucking his paws under his tail to keep them warm, and began calling out names.

[ optional prompt: you manage to find a scrap of burnet, which has miraculously survived through the winter so far! little do you know, it is surrounded by a well-hidden patch of slippery ice! ]

“Hailhawk! Please take Foxpaw with you to the Sunkissed Creek-“ Not very sunkissed right now, he thought, “-and look for cobwebs and sticks. Please also bring back any kind of plant you can find. Anything helps this time of year.” He doubted any of the patrols would find anything, but it wouldn’t hurt to collect some basics.
[ @Pheasantflight @KN1GHTH4WKS ]

[ optional prompt: as you begin you’re search, you notice a strange, highly reflective material (a mirror), with an odd twoleg contraption sitting next to it (a wildlife camera). you’ve never been able to see yourself so clearly! ]

“Bumblebreak and Goldenpaw, I’d like you to go out on the territory and search for herbs. Moss and large leaves would be great for storage and wound cleaning, since we probably won’t be finding much marigold anytime soon.” Sundust recalled Bumblebreak and his last - somewhat unsuccessful - patrol they had last time, and hoped this one would be more fruitful.
[ @Quasar @dino. ]

[ optional prompt: someone steps into a freezing cold slush puddle. yuck. ]

Alright, final patrol! “Thrushfur, please go with Cinderpaw to Giant’s Rest. Like th previous patrols: moss, large leaves, sticks, and cobwebs are all wonderful things to bring back. Please do keep an eye out for anything green though.” Sundust hoped the new deputy wouldn’t mind being placed on a patrol; based off of what Sundust had seen, he didn’t think it would be an issue.
[ @littlelove @Eaglet ]

[fernmass]

Weaselpaw yawned.
Mottlepaw yawned.

[Spookez.]

Originally Posted by Streamtail

Flutterkit furrows her brow, "How does that help with my name? Won't that just make her mad?"

Acornkit didnt think of that, her evil thoughts made her forget about big cat sparrow reaction. "Maybe we just wait until we are apprentices. Then she will HAVE to change your name back!!" The plan was amazing.

[Spookez.]

Acornkit rolled around. "Only 1 more moon until im an apprentice! UGHHHHHH" She was already tired of spending 5 moons in the nursery/apprentice den, she couldnt imagne how BORED Blazekit was.
@Little Dakota