ShadowClan Grimpeak

[JackHunt_17]

Cougarpaw was down for that. He felt they deserved the extra territory after Thunderclan pointlessly killed 4 of their warriors. He also liked the idea of potential battle.

[Ian]

--Vixensnarl--
The Enforcer listened as ideas were given, some much more thought out than others. She didn't bother adding her own opinion yet, the ideas that she would have given already stated, and her mother knew that no matter what she decided, Vixensnarl would follow. Her brother's tail across her paws nearly caused her to stomp on it, thinking he was trying to harass her again, before she realized he was actually offering comfort. Her shoulders relaxed, and she gently leaned against him, the rage at what had been done to ShadowClan quelling somewhat.

As Vixensnarl zoned back into the conversation, it seemed that taking a landmark was the consensus, but now it was to decide when to attack. "I agree that waiting until after the Gathering is the best choice. It gives us the chance to scout out ThunderClan and see how they're faring."

@SuspiciousMindz

--Slytiger--
The Toyger remained silent as Dawnstar asked for opinions on what should be done. Despite having been in the Clan for seasons now, he had not been around when anything of this caliber had happened. He was unsure of the usual approach to such an offense, though the consensus of taking land was quickly decided upon. "Perhaps we attack the day after the Gathering? It is unlikely that ThunderClan would be expecting one that soon, and thus would be unprepared for such swift retaliation."

[Spotty]

Smokepaw

Her ears turned and twitched attentivly, angling towards whoever was currently talking as the grey and silver apprentice attempted to listen to everything that was being said. She was young but already on her first proper meeting she has tossed herself into this, and was now eagerly soaking in all the opinions she could hear. Even if she didn't agree with exactly all of them, she wanted to know everything there was to know about this current situation to get the best overview of this new thing and suggestion.

And boy were there a lot of them. One of her clanmates suggested letting Thunderclan do the hunting (the idea of Thunderclan having to hand over the prey did sound a bit amusing to the apprentice), Smokepaw's expression darkened into an irritated frown at the rest of the idea, as Thunderclan would never agree to something like just handing over four of their warriors. There were some other ideas from a few warriors, but Smoke turned a deaf ear to those once it just fell into arguing with the Enforcer commander. More voices rose saying Dawnstar's suggested punishment was to easy on the other clan (Smokepaw also noted the repeated use of the word 'squirrels' when referring to Thunderclanners, another one of the many nicknames she had heard over the moons), then a suggestion to take a landmark (more things to explore for her? Yes, please!), a few other annoyances Thunderclan had caused like pushing Shadowclan at gatherings were also mentioned, and Smokepaw took note.

Sunsetthorn, a queen Smokepaw remembered from her rather recent time as a kit, spoke up, and the apprentice's eyes shifted to look at the golden and white molly, perhaps with a hint of curiosity in them that hadn't been present earlier. She agreed that the patrol's actions didn't seem like something Sparrowstar would have ordered, and the slightest smirk dragged at Smokepaw's lips at the proposed idea. Seeing Thunderclan's leader punish her own clan at their command and bend under Dawnstar's will... "It would be humiliating for them..." She murmured to herself. But while the idea had decent appeal to it, it still felt too nice toward the other clan. Still, it was backed up for some reason.

Dawnstar's voice rose, bringing up good points against the two cats' argument. But then there was one thing she said; you speak as if I sit back in my den and send you all out to fight for me ... As if I don't bare the scars of battle and death myself, as if my blood has never been spilled, as if I don't risk anything at all. Smokepaw had been told that leaders got nine lives at the begging of their leadership, and she also knew that Dawnstar had been a leader for a long time (Eight seasons. Smokepaw had been alive for two.). And those scars... they made Smokepaw wonder really how many battles and fights the leader had taken part in.
And how many Smokepaw would get to be a part of herself?

Dawnstar finished with a new proposition, followed up by prompting input on the idea, and right away Smokepaw could hear her clanmates' voices rise again, everyone eager to get their opinion heard. Thunderclan would be expecting something at least, and she didn't like the idea of just not doing anything, or waiting too long to do it. In her opinion, Thunderclan needed to be shown the consequences for their actions, what Shadowclan chose to do after that wasn't as important. After hearing everyone's thoughts, Smokepaw wouldn't say an immediate attack was the best choice (perhaps because she wanted time to train her skills and get some real muscles so she could participate as well as possible). No, she agreed that waiting until after that gathering seemed best, and getting to meet some Thunderclanners first would be nice.

Having nothing to add to the conversation without just repeating what someone else had said, Smokepaw remained silent, simply continuing to listen.

[xavier.]

| Daypaw |
| He/Him |
| A large white Norwegian forest cat/Maine coon & Turkish angora mix that has cinnamon splotches all over his body; Yellow eyes |

~ Daypaw had walked through the entrance of the camp with Larkfire eyes staring at the ground the entire walk from the border. Daypaws attention was taken from the ground to look up at the Shadowledge and at the leader of Shadowclan who had called a meeting. Daypaws eyes then turned to his sister who had asked if he was alright before saying that the apprentice should go see Elmshadow. Daypaw only gave her a quick nod before leaving too Elmshadow's den to get this wound treated. On his way Daypaw caught a glimpse of Mirehound. The apprentice planned to thank her after this meeting. ~

| @Rose - Larkfire; @daenerys - Mirehound mention; Quick little post |

[serendipity.]

SWANPAW
she/her | 7 moons

She found it hard to swallow the bile that was coming up the back of her throat, the sight of 4 dead warriors not just any warriors her clanmates was enough to make her want to turn around and head back into the apprentice den. What if that was her brothers there laid out on the camp floor broken and mutilated by those rabid squirrels, would she be able to handle it or would she crumble over the pressure? Oh, there was so much pressure, pressure to be a formidable fighter, pressure to be a role model clanmate, pressure to not disappoint. And evidently being a role model clanmate meant pushing down feelings of despair and guilt.

Those foxes even sank so low as to go after an apprentice, how low could they go and still have the guts to look them in the eye, and Shadowclan monsters? She didn't care if blood had been paid with blood, she wanted to carve this into Thunderclans history, to break apart the peaceful era they've had for now. But how many lives would have to be taken in order for Shadowclan to gain its revenge for its pride? She had nothing left to say as all her words had been stolen out of her mouth by the ones she agreed with most. Once again she kept quiet her small body blending into the crowd.

#44

[_Nacht_Mango-_-]

Pepperleaf sighed. Giving a hiss to whoever had called kits weak. "You were once a kit, so weren't we all weak? You got strong, so did I . So will they." she grumbled. Looking to the sky and meowing, "Oh lord, Emberwing hold me back" she said.

[Red Dawn]

Blackhawk spoke "Eye for eye, fang for fang, I speak will all my honesty, I think hunting on their territory would only be a meager compensation, we all know that the ThunderClan will come back, that is not a skirmish that will stop them, even if they had deads on their side, I do not contradict your decision Dawnstar, I only express my opinion on what seem the more fairest to me. Launch a small group of warriors on them, let them know we aren't a clan who will bow their head like the WindClan bunnies, our clan is fierce, indomitable and without fear, these traits are written on us, particulary on you Dawnstar, let them fear the might of the clan and the shadows that are with us..." he caught his breath and tensed, what he had said had maybe annoyed Dawnstar, he may have been a little far on that one, in his situation as a new arrived in his clan, especially from the Outskirts, his best option was to shut up and obey the orders, he slurred a heavy string of low-voiced swear words, an embarassed look on his face, resenting himself for speaking.

@Undertaker

[Moxie Foxy]

Yowlingear was taking a nap in the elders den, thankfully, Thought Cobwebpaw with a shake of his Head. He Peered upwards with interest at dawnstars words. thunderclan had crossed the lines huh? well, Shadowclan would put them in their place. this time, seeing as the other clans never learned their lesson when it came to messing with Shadowclan.

He glanced about for a moment though, and wondered if that one Cat, Larkfire, was around and about at this meeting...

[Poprock]

@daenerys
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Sigh. Of course they didn’t understand what she meant. Of course she didn’t mean she wanted the fallen to be buried right away. All she was asking was they pause their senseless bloodshed for just a moment -a brief moment to allow those close to the fallen to say goodbye. Then they could continue their revenge filled antics. From the reactions of her clanmates and the Queen of Shadows herself- Grapevine’s request was not a popular one.

Dawnstar didn’t waste her breath with a response, but the message was clear from her gaze alone. Grapevine was lumped in with the idiots of the clan, a brainless, emotional child. She sighed, looking down at where her paw rested on Oliveglow’s flank. You would think it was a stupid request too wouldn’t you? He had always admired Dawnstar ( a bit too much in her opinion) and look where it got him.

The next voice to speak up was one that the lilac molly was one she had been hoping would remain silent. Mirehound, in all her venomous glory, had also taken offense to her request. Grapevine shouldn’t have been surprised - the dark warrior was known for her icy gaze and sharp tongue. Much like many others in the clan, she usually agreed with Dawnstar. Why Grapevine felt hurt blossom in her chest at the harsh words was lost in the waves of emotion that rolled off of her striped pelt. “Mirehound I don’t wish to argue with you. I just believe that we can allow our clan a moment to properly say goodbye before we continue on.” Her voice was softer than before- less commanding. Perhaps the once missing storm of emotions was finally brewing. “I do truly hope you and your siblings live long lives.” She would not engage with the twisted meaning of her words that Mirehound threw back in her face. It seemed like everyone else had already moved on. There was no point.

[Levi 99]

Shadefrost nodded his head in approval, the idea seemed to be better than his original plan, which in his opinion was great since straight-up revenge didn’t really offer anything. ”But who would be going with you to make the demands.” inquired the tom thoughtfully. He really wanted to go, seeing as how there would most likely be some conflict. It wasn’t that he wanted there to be one, but if there was he didn't want to just be sitting at camp doing nothing.