ThunderClan: Life Before 2023's Sinkhole

[puppeteer]

galekit

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| @dino. |

Seeing Bumblebee smile right at him, Galekit started hopping in his place. And then he started to push through the crowd to reach the base of the tree. He wasn't going to try 'n climb, stars no, but he was gonna stare at Bumblebee, wagging his tail in excitement. "GET DOWN HERE FOR A HUG, BUMBLEBEE!!!! A, UH, CONDERLATION HUG!!" Galekits squeak of a voice was high with excitement, wondering how cool it is to have one of his newest best friends be deputy.

[taillow]

As Sootfur didn't seem all that mad, Sandpaw brightened up some. Okay, yeah... maybe things were going to be alright! A smile had started to spread across his maw - that was, until he finished his sentence. 'I know you must have had your reasons...'. Smile faltering and a flash of confusion shooting across his gaze. Sandpaw blinked. No... wait... but he hadn't. He hadn't had any reason! He had wanted to continue in Sootfur's class. Trying to recall what had happened was fuzzy at best, his memory not serving him well. Swallowing the young tom just nodded, afraid that if he spoke the tight feeling clutching onto his throat would surely do... something bad.

Soon enough his mentor was turning to Honeypaw, who had been apprenticed to - oh no. Dejection was replaced by fear as he now had a name to put to the big scary orange cat; Flameheart. Worriedly, Sandpaw looked at the other apprentice and tried to will her to look his way - but she was soon turning her attention back to the leader. He was going to stick a paw out to poke her when a familiar voice reached his ears. He couldn't help but jerk his head back and step back, almost unconsciously. "T-T-Thanks," he managed to squeak out, not realizing he was trying to make himself appear smaller with his ears going back and belly sinking to the ground. He stared at Flameheart for a moment or two longer before eventually taking another paw step back and turning away.

He didn't go far, knowing that he had to sit beside his new mentor as Honeypaw was doing. But thankfully Mama was there, and Sandpaw pressed against her leg to get as close as he could to her. As long as she was here, Flameheart wouldn't be able to get him. Pale green eyes looked up to Thrushstar as he continued the meeting and - oh stars no. Keepers sounded important and... and Flameheart was now in charge of them?? Sandpaw couldn't help but shake a bit against Mama's leg, curling his tail tighter over his paws.

Announcements continued on and it seemed like Thrushstar was announcing their next deputy - a cat by the name of Bumblebreak. Sandpaw didn't know who that was, but his gaze flickered to a cat with a broad grin - and others calling to them. Some of the voices were loud though, and letting out a squeak the tom ducked under his mother's leg and tried to squeeze his way under her like he was still a kit - except he was already a big bigger than that so he didn't fit as well. "Make it stop," he whimpered, taking his paws and pressing them against his ears. Today was just.... too much for him. Everything was overwhelming and nothing seemed normal at all...

Somehow the muffled words of the meeting being dismissed reached him and Sandpaw let out a relieved breath. Embarrassment clung to his pelt as he backed out from underneath Mama and looked at her. "I don't know if I want to be an apprentice yet, Mama..." Whiskers quivering, the young tom looked at her with a pleading gaze, as if maybe she could convince Thrushstar to take it back.

[ @Abyssopelagic @lio @Wingnettle @SpiritedWarrior @Rose ]

[dino.]

bumblebreak === > @WinterMara @x ghostie @puppeteer

The suddeness of Softsky's appearance caught Bumblebreak off-guard, but not for long. She grinned at her friend (they were friends, right?? they didn't speak often, but surely...) and hopped off of the root to nudge at her with her shoulder. "Thanks, Softsky," she said warmly.

Asterdance was the next to speak up—directly, that is, and LOUDLY. Bumblebreak felt her chest go a little fuzzy at the utter support in her other friend's cry and she quickly made her way over to them to affectionately bump heads. "Shush it, you big goof, you're embarrassing me." They weren't, not really. The pure volume of Asterdance's cheer was absolutely empowering and she honestly didn't mind if they kept it up.

Nope, no, no crying. There was a time and a place; here and now was neither.

She heard Hailhawk, Dovefluff, Darkpetal, Echopaw, and Russetpaw, too (the last of which gave her yet another nickname, she was cursed to bear this adorable burden forever, how would she ever survive), but before she could address any of them, Galekit came bolting up to the base of the tree demanding a hug. She left Asterdance to drag the kit into a playful headlock, one forepaw wrapped loosely around his neck as she wrestled him into a hug. "C'mere, pipsqueak. Now that I'm in charge, I'm not lettin' anything bad happen to you for as long as I can help it, you hear me?"

She released him after just a few seconds, insides buzzing. Stars, she felt shaky with excitement and anticipation. Things were going to get better around here, she'd make sure of it.

[dino.]

Originally Posted by puppeteer

galekit

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| @dino. |

With a giggle at Bumblebee's stance, Galekit decided it was time to whip out his secret plan! Terrify. The little grey-blue kit stood on his hindlegs, his forelegs raised up in an attack position, before he started to waddle towards the Keeper. Oh, wow. He hadn't expected this to be this hard. Wowzers. Okay, Galekit, few more steps!!

Aand perfect!! Using his forepaws as his weapons, he flopped forward with a roar of triumph! He hoped he was aiming for the she-cats nose, as he wanted to bonk her with his paws. That's how he'd win!

bumblebreak === >

Bumblebreak arched her brows as Galekit reared up and started to waddle forward on just his hind legs. Woah, how ferocious, she was completely and utterly terrified. What a fearsome little hairball—unfortunately, not fearsome enough.

Snorting with laughter, Bumblebreak ducked her head and moved to gently knock him off-balance with a nudge of her nose, in a way that would hopefully send him back to the ground so that she could pin him with a single forepaw.

[dino.]

eel === > @Eaglet

Eel ran.

He ran until he felt like his lungs were on fire, until his legs gave out. And then when he managed to get his breath back, regain the feeling in his limbs, he started running again. He ran until he was far away from the Gloaming Camp, far away from Bumble and that poor kid's cries. For three days he laid low somewhere in the outskirts, and then he made his way to ThunderClan's territory. He ignored the border, crossing right over the scent markers and into the forest.

Truthfully, on the surface, he wasn't quite sure why he was back here. His last visit had been a failed attempt at an infiltration, and he owed these cats absolutely nothing... but somewhere, claws raked at his heart. He couldn't let Bumble reach these cats. He did not like the Clans, did not like their way of life, but he would not allow that walking devil to lay a claw on the children he knew resided here. Because he knew Bumble wouldn't care; in fact, he was certain that the cat would relish in the carnage.

Once he was well into the territory he slowed his pace down, folded ears perked forward as much as possible as he wandered aimlessly, straining to catch sight, smell, or sound of any cats who happened to be passing by. He came with a warning, and hopefully would be able to lend himself to the fight if it came down to it.

[SpiritedWarrior]

Flameheart

@Eaglet - apologies for being late!

Although she thought there would be lots to discuss... it seemed there wasn't much else other than an alliance and Thunderblaze's imprisonment. After explaining all that needed to be explained, Thrushfur began speaking and sounded... disappointed, from what she could tell, about the whole Thunderblaze ordeal. "Of course. I'll send him your way when I leave." she gave a firm nod, hoping Thunderblaze could be dealt with in a swift manner.

Despite the... idea of an alliance between ThunderClan and WindClan being something Thrushfur didn't particularly agree with due to his knowledge of Twilightstar and what she does for her own Clan. But... he did agree to bringing the proposal up should the situation arise, which was good enough for Flameheart given the current circumstances. "Just looking out for the Clan. If I come up with any other ideas, I shall let you know." she dipped her head before rising to her paws. "I'll go speak with Thunderblaze now, thank you for your time."

Glancing at her father with a smile, the Keeper headed over to the prisoner's den. Given that she could handle a warrior just fine on her own, she would be the only one escorting the tom to Thrushfur's den. If he tries anything stupid, I'm sure the Clan would be able to help as soon as possible, me included.

[SpiritedWarrior]

Flameheart

@~*Hope*~ - this takes place before Thrushstar got his name! @carmen @poseidon - just so you two know!

Flameheart trudged over to the prisoner's den, an unreadable emotion in her eyes as she made contact with the older warrior. Flashbacks of the days when she was a kit and knew just about nothing about the Clan as a whole came to the front of her mind. I used to be so scared of him... I don't know why. But those days are long gone... "Thunderblaze. Thrushfur wishes to see you."

She then walked away, not wanting to be around the tom any longer than she had to. But she'd remain close and watch him just in case he tried anything. That was unlikely, but Flameheart liked to be safer than sorry.

[ShadeCosmic]

Originally Posted by Scallywagz

Frogkit
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Frogkit opened his eyes to the clearing. He waddled outside. Bored... Bored... He thought, looking at something fun to do. He turned around and saw some-small cat. He chuckled as he walked towards them.

 

Another day just chilling out. Well not really another day. She had worked yesterday, and today this morning. Well sort of. But nobody could say anything to her. Actually, right now she felt like roasting some children. And when she spotted Frogkit heading towards a smaller kit she almost snarled at him without hesitation. The confidence in his eyes was more than clear to be that of a bully. He was going to laugh at her. For what? She could only think as she too headed closer to Frogkit, before bending down to reach his much shorter height. "Woke up for the sole purpose to be an idiot today?" she asked, with a slight worrying tone, as if truly caring if he was okay mentally or not. Though it was just for show - in fact, everything was just for show.

-- @Scallywagz // Frogkit

[iliri]

{Springpaw}

Springpaw had remained eerily quiet throughout the rest of the meeting, watching her leader speak with keen eyes. Quite frankly, the molly had felt more and more embarrassed as she sat. She didn’t know what to say. What to express. Of course, she knew Keepers were an important factor for the clan, and since those two recent warriors were made Keeper and Lead Keeper, she was sure that she should at least give some sort of congratulations, right? The thought of speaking once more only made the poor molly give a suppressed shudder, the fur rippling constantly throughout her back. Her unease only intensified as Thrushstar continued, admitting the new deputy of ThunderClan. Bumblebreak? Springpaw couldn’t memorize who exactly she was, but she had heard she was a brave warrior and will most likely make an excellent deputy, but Springpaw had known little to nothing about who exactly she was, so it wasn’t like she could do much except congratulate her.

“Congrats Bumblebreak! I’m sure you’ll make an excellent deputy!” Springpaw spoke, casting the newly-made deputy a side-ways smile. It was brief, and Springpaw felt a tickle in her throat whenever she thought about speaking more, so she had only decided to congratulate Bumblebreak, a bit guilty for not bothering to speak to the newly made Keeper and Lead Keeper. She’ll say something to them another time.

@dino. [Entirely optional if you want to speak to Spring! This felt rather rushed as a post as I had no idea what to write.]

[*longfire*]

THunderblaze opened his eyes as he heard flamehearts voice, the tom got up and sighed as he made no sound and started heading over to leaders den
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