ThunderClan: Life Before 2023's Sinkhole

[Willow_Tree]

(Super late post, sorry!)

Snowpaw limped over to her mentor, excitement gleaming in her eyes. Usually she would be more than embarrassed right now from the attention, but her sister was back safe, and it would be hard to dampen her spirits. Then she noticed her mentors leg. Widening her eyes in awe, she looked up at her mentor. "Yo-your like me!" Okay, that came out wierd. Smiling sheepishly, Snowpaw hurried to explain. "I-I just mean that I never really thought I could be a warrior with my busted leg, but… you're a warrior! So, it must be possible, right?" Feeling like she was babbling on, she fell silent, feeling a bit awkward. Her ears lerked at Cinderstar's announcement and she glanced up to hear who else was being give their apprentice and warrior ceremonies.
@starry

[Cove]

Originally Posted by marni

 

“Yea, what happened..?” Vinekit meowed

Cinderstar
It was not often that questions of SkyClan were asked - at least, that's the Clan she was assuming they were speaking of. The kits had not named the Clan of interest but she was able to deduct enough with context clues. "The last few moons that SkyClan was a Clan, they were lead by a tom named Grousestar and his deputy Auroraflame. They were rather honorable, and courages; I was not yet born when they arrived to border RiverClan from the mountains." She remembered learning about them at her first gathering as an apprentice - the one after the battle that sucked both ThunderClan and ShadowClan into its grip at the time.

Settling into a more comfortable position, Cinderstar gave a flick of her ear. "It was actually SkyClan that came to the rescue of the Clans long ago, from the stories I was told as a young kit about your age. Back during a time when the Clans were taken over by rather cruel cats who followed on the Dark Forest; cats that forced their leadership upon their Clans." It was hard to recall specific details of the Clan that had come to ThunderClan's aid - as well as the rest of the forest - during Ratnight's reign. She had not been alive, of course, but her mother and father had. "With them fighting on the side of those who refused to bow to such evil, they were able to work together with those of ThunderClan who also fought for a brighter future."

"After that, they lived as the fifth Clan for many peaceful moons. There were battles here and there, but overall they kept largely to themself in their territory near RiverClan." Truth be told, Cinderstar didn't recall much about the Clan outside of their assistance in the battle to help RiverClan from being driven out of the forest - yet another event long since passed.

Smiling at the two young kits, she continued. "Unfortunately, there was a terribly tragedy that befell their camp and territory, and it caused them to merge together with RiverClan. I'm not sure if any remaining SkyClan descendants are still alive today, but the stories of their Clan still survive on the breath of elders." And in her memory too, solely from the stories she had been told as a young kit.

[ I pulled this from some research of the old SkyClan and events that took place - some of it may not be 100% accurate but for the most part it is! ]



Cinderstar
After a rather busy morning scouting the territory for any threats to ThunderClan, Cinderstar had returned to her den to tidy up a bit. She used her paws to sweep away any dust on the floor and straightened up the large moss nest as a voice alerted her to a Clanmate entering. Turning from where she sat, a smile spread across her face as she recognized Possumpaw. "Hello, Possumpaw," the leader greeted with a grin. Her gaze then shifted down to the blue flowers and delight warmed her gaze. "Oh, those are beautiful. Did you pick them?"



Cinderstar
Interesting choice of names, but nice nonetheless. With a nod, Cinderstar gave a dismissing flick of her ear. "Come the next Clan meeting, I will grant you your name changes." She nodded towards them.

[ Make sure when you write your characters, you write them with the name together like Pineleap instead of Pine'leap, otherwise they risk going missing ]



Cinderstar
Turning her attention to a kit who was stumbling her way into her den, Cinderstar offered a kind smile. There was something concerning about her missing leg - this was the, what - third? Fourth? kit to be born into ThunderClan with either a missing hind leg or a leg that didn't work? Was StarClan trying to send a message? It broke her heart, though she knew they would make fine warriors. However that most likely didn't stop the trials and tribulations they would have to encounter along the way.

"Hello, Sunnykit," she greeted with a welcoming purr, no trace of the thoughts in her mind present anywhere. Her gaze moved from the kit to the flower as she lowered herself to eye level, and a small gasp came from her. "You brought this for me? Oh, it's lovely. It will make a perfect addition to my nest," she cooed, happiness radiating in her gaze as it flickered back up to the young kit.

Noticing the quick turn of emotion, Cinderstar gave a soft nod. "Of course, you can talk to me about anything. What's on your mind, little one?"



Cinderstar
It came to her now - the kits dad was Timberwolf. A former apprentice of hers, missing from the Clan for quite some time. She often worried about him and where he was, as she did all those who disappeared suddenly from the Clan. Perhaps more seasoned leaders would be annoyed or frustrated with so many cats up and leaving, but until they came back with a reason Cinderstar refused to believe that those who had left had simply given up on their warrior vow.

Blue eyes watched as the young kit was able to reach up and catch the ball with a small forepaw. "You are quite the natural, Ashenkit," she agreed with a soft purr and flick of her stubbed tail. At the mention of her warrior name, Cinderstar chuckled lightly. "Thinking far ahead, are we?" There was no teasing in her tone, only warmth and love. "I was yes. He was quite the skilled warrior." She avoided naming anything about where he might be so as to not upset Ashenkit.

Reaching upwards Cinderstar managed to trap the mossball midair and bring it down to the ground. Instead of tossing it up into the air again, she batted it back towards Ashenkit softly and watched as it rolled across the ground. "I am sure one day you will be an even better warrior though. One day your name will be chanted by your Clanmates, and it may even go down in ThunderBlan history!" A twinkle of excitement gleamed in her eyes as she grinned at Ashenkit.



Cinderstar
"Thank StarClan I have not." Otherwise she knew this would be a much different conversation. The death of her old mentor... it was not something that Cinderstar was ready to accept just yet. He still had many moons left in him as far as she was concerned. But it was definitely unlike him to just wander away from ThunderClan, especially after everything that had happened regarding his three former apprentices.

Blue eyes glittered with hope as they shifted to Sparrowflight, noticing how she too looked to the roof of the den. As if she were silently praying to their ancestors that nothing tragic had befallen Ridgeclaw. "I did not see him at my ceremony, and I doubt he would have missed a last chance for a lecture if he'd join StarClan's ranks." A bit of humor danced along the edge of her tone alongside a smile.

Attempts a jokes aside, Cinderstar let her gaze move past Sparrowflight towards the entrance of her den, and beyond that the wide expanse of ThunderClan territory. "I also don't believe he just walked away of his own volition. Something had to have happened..."

[ @Jayvines ][/QUOTE]



“Yes Cinderstar,”mewed Songblossom.

[MaryTheCrow]

- Copperfire -
He/Him

"Marigoldpaw, Wisteriapaw!" he called for the late apprentices. Great, that was definitely a sign of how seriously those two would take their duties as apprentices. Copperfire looked at the two, unimpressed by their tardiness. In the quiet moment between the last of the apprentice ceremonies and the upcoming warrior ceremonies, he answered his impatient apprentice: "I appreciate your eagerness, but we do have to listen to the rest of the meeting. I'm not sure others would enjoy watching us leave before their part of the ceremony when they listened to your part of the ceremony. That being said, we can go immediately after the meeting." Hopefully that would shut Swanpaw up for the time being. He didn't want to disturb the meeting and now that the apprentice was his responsibility, he'd have to keep her in line too.

[ @Bigoofers1001 ]

[Wingnettle]

Ashpaw

Wisteriapaw! Marigoldpaw!
Ashpaw hadn't expected any ceremony today, left alone so many! Not only apprentices, but warriors as well!
Lotuspaw... I don't know why Starclan made this choice, but I'm glad you're back.

[XFR0G_L0veRX]

Lavenderkit squeaked softly, curling into a small clump of soft fur. Her beige pelt rose and fell as she attempted to fall back asleep. Her tail twitched softly and she sniffed. Still in the nursery She thought and drifted back into her rest.

[*longfire*]

blazekit swished his tail counting how many swishes he's done"1" swishes his tail" 2" he says boredly" 3" he says swishing his tail slowly and so on

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[SpiritedWarrior]

Originally Posted by Starlily

Quietkit's mouth opened in a soundless mewl as she watched her siblings play. Narrowing her blurry eyes, she attempted to get up, but she was barely able to get her paws underneath her before falling. Her legs were too weak to support her body. This was frustrating. She tried once more before flopping into a heap. Her mouth opened again soundlessly. She looked back up at Crowkit, moving her paw weakly, tail tip flicking very slightly.
@MysteryCat @Lilacquartz @SpiritedWarrior

Happy that his sister wanted to play too, Crowkit lifted a paw and balanced on his other three legs, though he was a bit wobbly and moved his hind legs constantly along with his tail. He began to playfully swipe his lifted paw at his sister and opened his jaws in excitement. Quietkit was playing!… I think?
@Starlily @HollowedBark @Lilacquartz

[Willow_Tree]

Originally Posted by SpiritedWarrior

Happy that his sister wanted to play too, Crowkit lifted a paw and balanced on his other three legs, though he was a bit wobbly and moved his hind legs constantly along with his tail. He began to playfully swipe his lifted paw at his sister and opened his jaws in excitement. Quietkit was playing!… I think?
@Starlily @HollowedBark @Lilacquartz

Quietkit squeaked silently and tried to roll back onto her paws as her brother began to swipe at her. Attempting to try again, she placed her paws under herself and tried to push upwards. She actually managed to lift herself halfway before falling again. Not wanting to be out done, she tried to at least sit up. It took the rest of her strength, but she managed to ger herself up and braced her front legs against the ground so she wouldnt fall. She gave A proud, silent meow and made a weak swipe at her brother. Doing so she lost her balance and fell again.

[Bonsai]

:// @QueenOtter //:

{Pinecrash}{He/Him}

A wave of bittersweet emotions crashed over him. Cardinalpaw had gone missing soon after they had become his first apprentice. They had failed to show up to even one training session despite seeming so excited when they had first met. He couldn’t help but feel as though he had failed them somehow. Failed as a mentor and as a warrior. However, on the other paw Wisteriapaw has nothing to do with this. And if she did break a few rules? Well that’s what training was for wasn’t it? She was excited and ready to learn. Not to mention Cinderstar was giving him a second chance at mentorship. This is your dream isn’t it?

The large tom padded towards Wisteriapaw and leaned down to touch noses with her. “Hello there! I’m Pinecrash, it’s nice to formally meet you.” He meowed with a purr. Even if his excitement has dispelled a little from his experience with Cardinalpaw, he was still happy. This time would be different. This time he would guide her to warriorhood the right way.

[SpiritedWarrior]

Originally Posted by Starlily

Quietkit squeaked silently and tried to roll back onto her paws as her brother began to swipe at her. Attempting to try again, she placed her paws under herself and tried to push upwards. She actually managed to lift herself halfway before falling again. Not wanting to be out done, she tried to at least sit up. It took the rest of her strength, but she managed to ger herself up and braced her front legs against the ground so she wouldnt fall. She gave A proud, silent meow and made a weak swipe at her brother. Doing so she lost her balance and fell again.

Crowkit squeaked with happiness as his sister attempted stand and play with him. As Quietkit swatted at him, the brown tabby raised his paw and swatted once more but stumbled, he was not used to being on three legs quite yet. As soon as he got his balance back, and began to purr in laughter. This is fun!