ThunderClan: Life Before 2023's Sinkhole

[Jayvines]

~ Mistheart ~

Pink nose poked out of the warrior's den at Sundust's call. Another herb patrol? She could do that! And she was going to be with... Who?

Head tilted slightly as she processed the name that was called alongside her own. It couldn't be... Could it? She had come back, but... were they on ok enough terms?

Well, only one way to find out. White paws skittered over to the camp entrance as she awaited her partner. She knew all of the herbs that Sundust had mentioned, so hopefully she could help them find enough!

[ @littlelove ]

[poppy]

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Eggsoot padded out of the warrior's den, his short little legs shaking slightly. Would he get an apprentice this meeting? He didn't know how to feel about that. Responsibility over an impressionable child... He suppressed a shudder. Yikes. He tries to sit off to the side, not wanting to be noticed by Sparrowstar as a warrior responsible enough to train a future ThunderClan warrior.

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Cloudyflight limped out of her little corner, blank blue eyes glancing up at Sparrowstar, wondering listlessly if this meeting was going to be long, because she was too tired from lack of sleep to last very long. Not being able to keep down the small morsels she forced herself to eat wasn't going to help. Sitting down shakily in the back, far away from everyone else, the former firecracker just listened, hollow face and sharp ribs making her look like an almost skeleton as she waited for things to commence. Trying not to remember how she had snuggled up against Brightpath for every meeting. Her tail rested in a circle to her side, as if wrapped around her beloved that was no longer there.

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Duskwater sinuously slipped from her place by the entrance to the crowd, glancing around for Orchidmoon shamelessly. The pretty molly intrigued her greatly, and she wanted to see her more. For some reason.

[SpiritedWarrior]

Originally Posted by SpirtTheRat0w0

"S-so, I was a idiot and was trying to find a s-sparing partner right?" He quickly went on to the next sentence. "And it just so happened to be Sharppaw.." He said with a guilty expression. "And we were sparing, and I thought his mentor had thought him to keep his claws seathed.. So we just began battling, I was running toward him but he quickly unseathed h-his claws a-and.." He started crying of sadness for the apprentice.. "I-I ran into him!! Now it's my fault. PLEASE PUNISH ME, I WANT HIM TO GET BETTER! A-AND I'M STUPID. IF IT WASN'T FOR ME THAN HE WOULD BE FINE!!" When he was yelling it wasn't angry but him sobbing.. The dark grey Maine coon was actually crying.. His black stripes were glistening in the dim light of the leaders den. And his white underbelly was hidden by his dark grey fur. His yellow eyes looking at the leader, they were filled with tears.. "I-IT WAS AN ACCIDENT, THE L-LAD, I SHOULD HAVE TOLD HIM.." The silence after that was him sobbing and him looking at the ground, not knowing what to do.

Flameheart gazed softly at Sparrowstar and turned her attention to Beastwatcher as the tom began to explain the full story. Nodding in confirmation at his explanation, the young warrior then began to explain the rest of what had happened. Stars, it was quite a mess, but this would surely smooth out soon and the focus could be turned to Sharppaw's path to recovery. Although... would an injury as major as his really be something the apprentice could recover from? Only Sundust and Rosepaw really knew.

"Sparrowstar, to add a bit of information on this topic, I'd like to point out I have already reprimanded Beastwatcher for his mistake. I just thought it'd be better for him to tell the story of how it all happened himself. Despite all this... unfortunate trouble, I'd also like to point out I did see Beastwatcher take Sharppaw to the medicine den. Sharppaw is in the medicine den now, under the care of Sundust and Rosepaw."

That would hopefully shed some light on this situation and potentially lighten whatever scolding Sparrowstar is preparing in her head. I'm all for scolding, but Beastwatcher did attempt to help the apprentice. Including all the facts would be beneficial to the conversation. Sharppaw would hopefully be alright now that he's being looked after.

@Jayvines

[SpiritedWarrior]

@Starlily @Jayvines

Flameheart stood silently and watched as the tan and brown she-cat inspected Quietkit. She was glad to have her Clanmate back, but was Quietkit back for good? Only Sparrowstar's next words would give her the answer she sought to know- though she assumed Quietkit was welcomed back. Quietkit seemed thoroughly disappointed, and Sparrowstar seemed thoroughly pleased, yet concerned for the younger she-cat.

"If you'd like, Sparrowstar, I could make sure she doesn't cause trouble for ThunderClan?" the young warrior suggested. "That's if... she's accepted back, of course."

The orange and white classic tabby Maine Coon dipped her head, respecting whatever choice the ThunderClan leader made. I'd be fine with either choice. There're many ways I can help the Clan, after all!

[Caspian]

Raypaw flicked her tail and joined the clan

[Fernwillow]

Moonpaw padded along eagerly taking her seat.

[Pitou]

**Blackfir**

The black and white tom padded into the clearing, stopping as he heard Sparrowstar’s voice carry out from the Thunderwillow. He redirected slightly and sat down, curling his tail neatly over his paws as he turned his face up to their leader.

[littlelove]

Cinderpaw stiffened as the younger cat before her continued swiping the bits of green off of her coat, not exactly wanting to take the help. Her whiskers twitched thoughtfully as the brown cat before her rattled off information about herself. Frogpaw seemed young, no more than a pawful of moons past her apprentice ceremony. She shouldn't have to do work like this for a cat that was more than grown. She placed a gentle paw on the other apprentice's shoulder, attempting to push her back softly.

"Thank you. B-b-but I choose to sleep out h-here for a reason. I can ta--ke it." She murmured, a soft smile blooming on her face. She crouched a bit, attempting to meet Frogpaw's eyes. These kids still had their hearts intact, and she he had to make sure they stayed that way. Cinderpaw didn't know if anyone else here even cared about that. "You're v-very kind. I'm ju--st doing what should-d-d be done."

She didn't need to be rewarded because she was doing the bare minimum of taking care of her younger clanmates. Cinderpaw was just glad they felt seen, every day. "I'm f-fine with this. Ho-ho-how has your train--ing been going? Has Fernson--g be-been doin' thing-gs with you?"

[ @NotIvySpirit lol ]

[littlelove]

Cinderpaw's tail stump twitched as she heard her name called by a simultaneously familiar and unfamiliar voice. Her eyes cracked open to be assaulted by bright sunlight as she turned to the direction of the call. It seemed like it was patrol time yet again/

Reluctant to move from her surveying spot, the apprentice rose from her still-soggy nest. It was starting to fall apart a bit, but she'd do something about that later. Her eyes flickered back towards the apprentices' den and nursery, but she shook her head and began her trek during camp entrance - if she wanted to protect them, she had to shut up and take whatever was told of her. She... she had to be willing to do that.

As she stepped forward at the entrance, her eyes flickered to Mistpaw (probably not 'paw' anymore, but if she didn't have the energy in her to care about it and be hurt again), before speaking. "C'mon."

[ @Jayvines @Emo Rat @birdie if u two want leopard and storm to follow!]

[Rizo]

EMBERPAW

Pushing her way out of the Apprentices den (where she very nearly did not fit anymore) the orange she-cat made her way to the base of the Thunderwillow. She had completed all her requirements, but still did not have her warrior name. She scowled slightly at the thought. Perhaps she was just meant to be an apprentice forever? She was almost 18 moons old. Would Sparrowstar kick her out of the clan? Thoughts raced through her head as she took a seat, waiting for the meeting to begin.

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MOOSECRASH

It had been some time since there was a clan meeting, and the huge tomcat let his plumy tail sway excitedly as he made his way from the camp entrance to the base of the Thunderwillow. He had returned from his walk just in time, and Moosecrash was excited to see what was in store. Finding an open spot, the tabby Keeper took a seat and wrapped his tail around his paws, hazel eyes fixed on his leader.