ThunderClan: Life Before 2023's Sinkhole

[SpiritedWarrior]

Flameheart

@Rose @Wingnettle @tallulah

Well, she hadn't expected that! Having lost her apprentices, Poppypaw and Littlepaw, Flameheart was quite glad to receive another one. This time, it was none other than the daughter of her former temporary mentor, Mapleleaf. Well, I'll do my best to teach your daughter, just as you had taught me. Stepping forward to greet the seemingly spoiled apprentice, the young Keeper dipped her head as a sign of respect to her young apprentice and touched noses.

"Congratulations on becoming an apprentice, I'll be sure to share as many stories as possible with you so that you can share them with any friends you make." she smiled and angled her head to Sootfur. "Come on, let's sit down and watch the rest of the meeting."

Russetpaw is Thrushstar's apprentice? Well... he hadn't taken an apprentice since Weaselpaw... StarClan guide them both. "Congratulations, Sandpaw. Sootfur's a good warrior, I'm sure he'll teach you to the best of his ability." she nodded at the sand-colored tom and sat down, curling her tail over her paws.

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Crowpaw

Without a care in the world, Crowpaw stalked into the camp and joined the crowd of cats, though he stuck near the back. His conversation with Pondwhisker brought a new perspective to his life. One he would never mind having. At least one cat in my life loves me. he huffed and gave himself a quick lick on his belly fur as he listened to all that was going on. Russetpaw is Thrushfur's apprentice? Well- wait, I guess he'd be... Thrushstar, now. Ugh... whatever.

He huffed and looked through the crowd at his mentor and noticed an apprentice next to him. Oh, lovely... I get to share my mentor with some young, innocent, trauma-free apprentice. Well... I hope Sootfur can handle the responsibility. And teach properly.

[dino.]

bumblebreak === >

She watched as each kit came forward to receive their new names. She remembered how chaotic her own ceremony had been, and the absolutel nutcase of a mentor she'd been placed under the care of, and Bumblebreak was just grateful there was peace for once. Hopefully these kids would be alright. She didn't raise her voice in a cheer, but pride was still very much evident on her face.

[shaae_26]

Originally Posted by Catherine

Wildkit
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Male[he/him] - Thunderclan

A game? Wildkit's spirit brightened even further up. He loved to play. Playing was fun! "Yeah! What game?", he asked. He wanted to blurt out any games, but that would require too much. He wanted to save his energy to play a game.

"hm, maybe hide and seek?" Hailhawk suggested. Most kits loved that one. He enjoyed it too, as it was fun trying to find them. More fun then mossball.

[shaae_26]

Hailhawk chanted all the apprentices names out

[Starfall]

Spiderthroat
@Eaglet

The Calico lifted his head, ears angled forwards. "I've heard there's a rank above warrior, but still below deputy. I'm interested in that rank." he was blunt. He wanted action, and wanted a claw in if things went sideways. If this tom didn't rise to the heights he expected, he wanted to be the first to slit the throat. He'd lived through Evening, and all the other dissapointments since than. He'd be put 6 feet under if it happened once more.

"I'll be honest with you. I don't want the rank so I can boss other's around. It's to keep an eye on you." eyes narrowed as he flicked his tail. "I'm gettin sick of all this talk of being a great leader, doin amazin. All bark no bite, they had nothin to show for it. We're burnin through leaders like a forest fire burns through leaves 'n' I'm endin it with you."

"Their hopes have been crushed enough times, they're gettin dishearted. I'm just gettin angry, I lost hope the moment Aspenstar claimed they'd do it all and stood there for what felt like months...all for one Meetin. Kits were waitin to get Apprenticed. It's been disappointment after disappointment, and I'm makin sure you're the last bad choice they make."

Spiderthroat eyed the Leader, there could be a likely chance his request was denied. It would solidify the greviances he already had, that he wasn't worth the merit or effort. On the other hand...it would get accepted. That would make his brows raise, if that were to happen.

[odessa]

alderstep
he/him
thunderclan
russet tabby w/ white paws, green eyes

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Yeah. Creamcloud was truly, officially missing. Alderstep spared a glance at the nest that used to be hers. If he concentrated hard enough, her scent, though rather stale, lingered there. Soon it'd be washed away by the presence of all the other warriors, maybe even a new warrior would take her nest.

It shouldn't hurt him. He knew this, it was clear as day. This was why he didn't get all vulnerable with other cats. Big mistake on his part. It was also a mistake that he kept making, no matter how hard Alderstep tried not to. It was just that the lonely feeling (ew, he hated that thought so much) always got to him in the end. He'd say something, tolerate someone else's company, maybe even seek them out...and then something like this would happen.

Alderstep grimaced, sick of wallowing in a sense of loss. His eyes flicked to where he knew Rabbit slept most of the time. His scent, unlike Creamcloud's, was fresh. It was almost reassuring to know that one of his clanmates hadn't disappeared like the stars at the first hint of sunlight.

Oh, ok, fine. He'd admit it. Alderstep had come close to accidentally thinking it at times, anyways. Maybe he did...see...Rabbit...as a friend? Oh, hell no. Alderstep hadn't had one of those in ages. Maybe, just maybe, he was touch-starved and jumping way too far ahead. "Damn you Rabbit, your kindness almost had me fooled." Alderstep scrunched his nose at the words he'd muttered not purposely. He'd have to figure this all out later. Or never. Never was good. Too bad his heart apparently wasn't giving him that choice, given the way it'd thrust these annoying sentiments onto his mind.

Tensing up, Alderstep turned tail and left the den to go do something. He'd no need to stay in the den any longer. He'd found what he needed to find out. Creamcloud was gone. The prey, however? That wasn't. So, Alderstep had a feeling he could make up for wasted time looking for somebody by hunting. And maybe he'd avoid a certain oak tree. And cove. And falls. And...great cats, there were so many memories everywhere. There really was no way to escape his thoughts, especially the complicated ones about other cats.

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@wren oh, but did you expect this sneaky little prank hidden under the guise of me needing to write some alder content? (:<

[lio]

RUSSETPAW
tiny, fluffy she-cat with red fur and yellow eyes.
she/her

Russetpaw was still reeling from her apprentice ceremony. She was now an apprentice, and mister Thrushfurstar was her mentor. He had chosen her! Her! She would be trained by the leader of the Clan! A low purr rumbled in her throat. She hoped Mama and Sandpaw were proud of her. Russetpaw would definitely be sure to talk to her brother later- she wanted to check in on him privately to make sure he was okay. He had appeared rather... downcast, it seemed, and she wanted to make sure she could help her brother in any way she could.

Left in her thoughts, Russetpaw didn't notice as another apprentice approached her. The sudden sound of a voice caused her to jump with a squeak, head snapping around to stare with wide yellow eyes. Silverpaw, was her name? Russetpaw remembered hearing it during one of the Clan meetings. Regardless, she had caught the newly-named apprentice off guard. She cleared her throat, ears burning with embarrassment.

"Th-Thank you!" she squeaked, "I can't wait to begin my training! Have you been outside of camp yet? What is it like outside?" Her eyes were wide with excitement, former embarrassment replaced with her need to know the answers to her questions.

@Starfall

[teddy.]

— Winterpaw ❆ ˚₊ —
he him his . it is
a scrawny grey calico oriental shorthair with black splotches and oversized ears that droop. it has three large talon-like scars along his back and icey blue eyes.

He was done! The pressure did nothing but build up until the little cat could do nothing but explode like a volcano of emotions. Finally, he broke.

"I'm going!" Winterpaw stood in the doorway of the apprentice den, voice cracking with emotions as he called out to any cat who could hear him in the clearing.

It hoped nobody had actually heard him whilst another part of it hoped even the stars themselves had heard it. its lip wobbled and tears pricked the corner of its eyes.

"I-I'm not noticed here so-so I'm leaving, somewhere—" where he was loved? where was that? "I'm going somewhere else," His words came out in a wonky hiss of sorts.

Winterpaw scurried towards the clearing exit, frowning back at the clearing. "Don't try to stop me!" Please, let someone stop me.

(( open to interactions & observations! ))

[Speckear]

 

@teddy.

Rowanblaze
He/him
Black and gray tom with green eyes
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The Tom had noticed Winterpaw and walked infront of it blocking his path of leaving and gave it a look that said “What where you going to do out there kid?”

[Ymir]

Ravenpaw noticed Winterpaw and sighed 'here we go' she thought to herself

She then walked up to him and attemped to smack him sevreal times on the head if she succeseds Ravenpaw will say "no" "bad" "stop" saying each word inbetween smacks

after which she just stared at him not showing any emotion but she wasnt frowning and every apprentice that knows her knows thats her be sincere

"Where would you even go" she said plainly and calmly


@teddy.