ShadowClan Clearing

[duCky]

Webpaw was sitting down in the clearing, contemplating her thoughts. At this point, she was kinda sick of being here. Her mentor seemed ok, but she hated Dawnstar. She didn't wanted to be loyal to a leader who insulted her clan mates constantly and got so angry when they talked back. And she didn't want to be loyal to a deputy who punished someone just for getting lost.

She thought about the different clans she might go to, and realized she didn't really know enough to decide. I guess I'll go back to the loner life and see which clan I stumble upon next, she thought, standing up and stretching her legs. She knew it would be good to leave now, especially while Dawnstar was gone. Looking back at the dens one last time, she headed for the entrance.
@Slushie @Minty (Webpaw's Mentor)

[wolfie]

// @Slushie

wolfwhisper let out a happy sigh as he laid down onto the ground, the sun shining down onto his fur. the clouds covered most of it but he was still grateful for what warmth he could get during this cold weather. "aaaa, i feel like an oldd mannn. my whole body hurtsss, " wolfwhisper whined to himself, rolling onto his stomach. closing his eyes, let out a yawn. his body was sore from hunting and he was ready for a nap. no one could irrupt this wonderful nap he was about to experience.

[Rani]

Adderfang gaze dipped as she slowly shook her head, she was a full grown warrior why was it that Leopardstrike still always managed to turn her into a child, immature and overly emotional, in every conversation. The warrior tried not to physically sag at the weight of the argument.

"I suppose thats something then. A small step forward is a step even if its nowhere near enough and realising/admitting how much youve damaged in your life is more than I expected from you. Youre regretful sure but heres the one issue Leopardstrike, are you regretful enough to be apologetic and willing to work to fix this? And are you humble enough to to accept that maybe I and the others that youve wronged may never accept that and dont have too. Words are hollow, you taught me that, and unless youre willing to put action behind pretty words Im not inclined to believe you. You seem to have taken the stance that it is too late and you are too old to change or something stupid but as you are not in the elders or medicine cats den I disagree. Back up what you say Leopardstrike, and maybe someday we might be able to speak as a mentor and ex student should."

With that and all energy Adderfang had for the argument drained the warrior stood and slowly started padding away. The molly couldnt really figure out if she wanted the older molly to call after her or just let her leave but it didnt really matter, Leopardstrike would act how she would and if she wanted to say something to the warriors retreating back she would.

@ghostwriter

[Arie]

-- @ghostwriter --
"And you seem... eerie than the others," she in return responded. He looked strange. He was by no means as pretty... was by no means as large or strong as their leader or deputy. He was just... strange. And Birdkit had a struggle comprehending that. Cats were not usually strange, that was reserved for the stars. Cats were weak, strong, fragile, unbreakable... and Birdkit were the negatives in those words. This cat... he seemed strong, but... strange. "Is there, a strength in your," what was the correct word? "Eerieness? You are different than many others I've ran into."

Put up a strong front. Stop being so hesitant... she needed to learn how to adapt properly. Asking these kind, genuine questions were not going to get her anywhere. They wouldn't make her strong and they would not help her in the future but every time she tried... she failed.

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-- @Paradise --

The white and brown molly had been sitting and gotten caught observing once again. She needed to stop observing everything and to start actually doing something. Something that was not... not doing whatever. Shaking her head, Birdkit stood up and once again scanned the clearing. Maybe this time she could learn to be strong thanks to someone else? Someone who would teach her how to not get herself killed under Dawnstar's leadership but also someone who could match the strength of their leader. Despite her fragile body, despite her fragile name and mental state, Birdkit hated being weak. Too pretty... too fragile... too little. She was all of those things but at the same time she was none of those things. She would be strong, brutal, cold and calculating... if she got around to it.

So spotting a cat that seemed at least to Birdkit, far larger than her, she decided that it would be worth a try at least. Moving on over, Birdkit quickly and hastily folded her tail over her paws as she sat, before realizing that.. that was too formal. If she was going to become strong and cold, she shouldn't care what others thought about her, so she quickly unfolded her tail. "Hello. I'm Birdkit." Her voice was still... too timid. Too weak.

[ghostwriter]

@Arie

Riddlekit blinked slowly, no indicators of offense surfacing in his unreadable features, “Some might...say there is...” he confessed slowly, thinking back on Dawnstar’s very sterile assessment of his survival skills, “I lived...alone...for most of my life until now, I...for sometime, the only voice I ever heard...was the one in my head.” He mused carefully, his words measured and pensive, “I only know...life and death...how to live, how to avoid death. Maybe there is...strength in that...I don’t know for sure.”

[ophelia]

// @Arie

The tiny bi-colored kit made her way over to Hazepaw, who licked her jaw slowly and kept her eyes fixed on the little furball. The kit sat in front of her, and Hazepaw looked her up and down. Scrawny little thing. Maybe she was hungry? The kit introduced herself as Birdkit. Fitting Hazepaw supposed.

"Hazepaw," the thick-furred molly responded gruffly. They must have been a site to see. Hazepaw, nearly as big as Dawnstar, next to this scrap of a cat. She finished off her mouse in another bite and rested her chin on her paws. "What are you doing out here?" Hazepaw asked lazily, deciding to humor the younger cat.

[vampy]

Originally Posted by Spoopy Eclipse

Webpaw was sitting down in the clearing, contemplating her thoughts. At this point, she was kinda sick of being here. Her mentor seemed ok, but she hated Dawnstar. She didn't wanted to be loyal to a leader who insulted her clan mates constantly and got so angry when they talked back. And she didn't want to be loyal to a deputy who punished someone just for getting lost.

She thought about the different clans she might go to, and realized she didn't really know enough to decide. I guess I'll go back to the loner life and see which clan I stumble upon next, she thought, standing up and stretching her legs. She knew it would be good to leave now, especially while Dawnstar was gone. Looking back at the dens one last time, she headed for the entrance.
@Slushie @Minty (Webpaw's Mentor)

~ Duskfern ~

Duskfern yawned. She had just came out from the comfort of her nest, and was glancing from side to side wearily. It had been a day of work yesterday — most likely the same today as well. She padded over to her apprentice who was gazing out the camp entrance. What was up with her? Webpaw seemed to be deep in thought, and Duskfern wondered what this could be about.
”Whatcha thinking ‘bout?” she asked Webpaw casually, her shadow hovering over hers.
The chimera she-cat took a seat by the smaller cat, waiting patiently for her answer.

[Silverfur & Co]

Darktiger padded in with a squirrel and lays it in the kill pile. She had went to the meeting earlier and she was confused on what wa going on.

[JackHunt_17]

Berryshine was sunning herself in the clearing outside the nursery. (OPEN)

[ghostwriter]

Originally Posted by Rani

Adderfang gaze dipped as she slowly shook her head, she was a full grown warrior why was it that Leopardstrike still always managed to turn her into a child, immature and overly emotional, in every conversation. The warrior tried not to physically sag at the weight of the argument.

"I suppose thats something then. A small step forward is a step even if its nowhere near enough and realising/admitting how much youve damaged in your life is more than I expected from you. Youre regretful sure but heres the one issue Leopardstrike, are you regretful enough to be apologetic and willing to work to fix this? And are you humble enough to to accept that maybe I and the others that youve wronged may never accept that and dont have too. Words are hollow, you taught me that, and unless youre willing to put action behind pretty words Im not inclined to believe you. You seem to have taken the stance that it is too late and you are too old to change or something stupid but as you are not in the elders or medicine cats den I disagree. Back up what you say Leopardstrike, and maybe someday we might be able to speak as a mentor and ex student should."

With that and all energy Adderfang had for the argument drained the warrior stood and slowly started padding away. The molly couldnt really figure out if she wanted the older molly to call after her or just let her leave but it didnt really matter, Leopardstrike would act how she would and if she wanted to say something to the warriors retreating back she would.

@ghostwriter

Leopardstrike sighed heavily, this time, with genuine exhaustion, "I know it may not be any consolation," she began, her voice a low rasp, "But there is...a standard amongst the esteemed warriors of ShadowClan...an expectation that rests heavy on us all." she murmured, her fiery eyes slowly losing their spark as she spoke, "I have lived beneath its pressure all my life. So have you. We pass along the things we know...be it right or wrong. It doesn't mean...we shouldn't try to break the cycle. It's taken me nearly a lifetime to see the harm in that pattern. I don't know exactly what to offer you, or how much time I have left to offer it."
Leopardstrike knew her days were numbered. She knew she would eventually have to watch from afar, having sown seeds she might never see sprout.
"But I can offer honesty."