WindClan: Life Before 2023's Fire

[Akira]

Mothwhisker went on a walk.

[~Sayonara~]

Snowflower stretched and yawned, looking around as they'd slipped out of the nursery, grooming their tangled fur.

[jay]

Originally Posted by Moonraven

Twilightstar didn't look all that delighted with the apprentice's reasoning. "The worries are a part of clan life, they're not going to get easier as you grow, Swiftpaw. If you have a problem or want a breath, you should ask me if want to go off on your own instead of disappearing." The she-cat got that things could be a little much, but that doesn't excuse cats to just up and leave without a word.




Twilightstar's eye remained steadily on Mudpaw. The skepticism in his gaze was worrying. She returned her gaze back to Leafheart as he explained his situation and spoke about being injured. "How were you hurt?" She asked, wondering if she'd need to take him in to be looked at by Cowpaw. The apprentice still had a lot to learn, but he was better than nothing. Her attention was back to Mudpaw as Leafheart looked at him filled with affection, cute, looked like WindClan maybe gaining a pair of mates.

"No problem," she answered Mudpaw, "but I do need to know where you've been and why you left. As much as I appreciate having you return, I can't have disloyal cats in my clan." Her tone was straightforward but remained soft. "Did you hurt your head?" She inquired, noting how Mudpaw shook his head and seemingly lost focus for a moment. It might explain why was looking at her with distrust.





Twilightstar growled softly, "I notice every cat who goes missing, you included." She assumed this was a bout ofmiscommunication on her part. She was going to leave that alone, even if she was cranky at being woken at the dead of night, she presumes she should just be pleased to see him again. "Where've you been and why'd you disappear from the clan?"



Remaining poised and attentive, Twilightstar waited for the tom to gather his nerves before he began to speak. His explanation about living outside of the clans and his desire for a purpose was something she could relate to in a way she could only imagine. Living outside of the clan and only living for yourself could be easy for a while, but lonely, and loneliness could eat a cat alive. She was sure it was worse when you originally came from a clan. A scowl rooted itself onto her face as RiverClan was brought up.

She sighed loudly before responding, "It sounds like you are simply too scared to face RiverClan so choose WindClan as a safe haven." She could understand it from a logical point of view, ThunderClan was a mess, and ShadowClan, well no one sane would want to join ShadowClan. "You served Lionstorm faithfully for many moons as well as RiverClan, so I guess I can't doubt you'll turn into a dedicated and loyal warrior of WindClan one day. However, you up and abandoning RiverClan without a deputy for reasons you're going to have to explain..." The she-cat paused, staring intently at Sootflare. "To RiverClan."

Twilightstar could come up with a number of reasons as to why he vanished as he did, the pressures of being a leader could easily break those not ready or able to handle it. But that doesn't mean he could come back and avoid his problems by joining a different clan. "I'll give you your chance to join WindClan, you'll need to be trained how to hunt in our territory. You'll also have to come with me to the next gathering. Kestrelstar, your successor to RiverClan, can be a bit of an emotional cat. He's grown more levelheaded and less rash over the course of his leadership, and he's been a good ally to WindClan. I don't need bad blood between our clans when he finds out that I took you into WindClan." Usually, this wouldn't be a very big problem considering the number of former WindClanners RiverClan has taken in, but Sootflare had a history that couldn't be overlooked here.

"You'll need to explain yourself to both him and RiverClan, they deserve that at least, whether you stay in WindClan or not will be up to them." Sootflare would need to answer for his disloyalty and abandonment. As it was, Twilightstar had doubts that Sootflare's heart would be with WindClan, she wouldn't be shocked if he returned to RiverClan if things are smoothed over. But he had to understand that she wouldn't be jeopardizing her alliance with RiverClan for him. "That sounds fair to you? If so, are you keeping your name?" Some cats went with the new life new name route.




Twilightstar padded closer to the nerve she-cat and gave her a tentative sniff while glancing at her belly. "You don't even know where you are, and yet you ask to be brought into a stranger's home?" That sounded weird to her, but she suppose desperate times called for desperate measures. "Who even are you and why is it that you can't have your kits in the outskirts like every other loner?"




Stars, this was going to be a pain. If she didn't have a heart she'd drag these cats to the outskirts and leave them there to wither. She huffed loudly before padding off, returning not long after with a few mice swinging by their tail beneath her chin. She dropped one near the kit, unable to gauge her age by sight alone, and the other near the she-cat. "Eat," Twilightstar commanded, taking a seat beside the older cat to better block the wind that was battering them. "Who are you two?" She asked once they had finished. Twilightstar was a little annoyed with giving away WindClan prey, but WindClan had survived the worst of leafbare. Newleaf was on its way, they'd be alright.




Yup, that certainly Peachfrost, with a collar. It was a common thing seen on kittypets, she had no clue of their use or why cats wore them other than to make a racket and scare away prey. Despite her initial shock, the old feline's face melted into one of pure affection at the cream molly's delightful meow. Regardless of the reeking scent of twoleg and the loud noisemaker around her neck, Peachfrost looked good, unharmed. Twilightstar would never had imagine that the former medicine cat had gotten taken by Twolegs.

"I'm glad to see you alive and well, and of course, there is always room for you." Twilightstar replied after Peachfrost had finished her explaining. The leader summoned the she-cat over the border with a light flicker of her whiskers, giving her a fond nuzzle as crossed over. "The Clan will be glad to see you back, you've missed a bit." She continued meowing while sniffing at the larger molly's neck, trying to remember how she removed one of these things. Every time a clan cat got caught by twolegs they always seemed to come back wearing one of these wretched things.

"Unfortunately, I wasn't aware if you were dead or alive, and wherever you were it doesn't seem it was under StarClan's watch considering after moons of no medicine cat and no word from them, they had Cowpaw chosen as WindClan's new medicine cat." Twilightstar figured that it would be best to get that out of the way. Peachfrost was originally a warrior of WindClan, and although it would make more sense to return her to her rank and have Cowpaw as her apprentice. Twilightstar didn't get the feeling that this was the best way to go about this.




Hmm, she didn't recall discussing with Wolffang about exiling apprentices? In all honesty, she was a tad bit confused about how that came to be. Exiling warriors was one thing, apprentices were usually untrained and lacked the knowledge necessary to survive on their own. That didn't stop a number of them from going missing, but she didn't like the idea of helping them go missing by exiling them. Apprentices could be punished for failing patrols, but it would need to be something not as harsh as an exile. If he were still her deputy, she'd have to talk to him about this, but considering it was already done, and Cobwebpaw clearly learned a lesson, she'd leave it alone.

"So long as you've learned something, I'll expect you'll do better from here on out, Cobwebpaw. WindClan thanks you for the fresh kill and welcomes you." She beckoned the tom back in with a swishing wave of her tail. Twilightstar always felt just a little bit of relief with every cat that made their way some.
[Done, you can go ahead and rp with him again.]

He tripped over his words. “I saw a StarClan cat in my dream. They lead me away from the Clan. They said every warrior needs a taste of adventure.” He finally mewed. He had another plan for Twilightstar to accept him. He lay a rabbit at her paws. He bowed.

[QueenOtter]

@Moonraven
Vision looked at the cat angrily. 'I was born a housecat. But then I met Echo, and decided to join her as a loner. We became mates, and she is now expecting kits. The kits need a home, we can't just have them grow up shelterless!'

Echo stepped backwards, trembling. 'Please,' she begged. 'Let us have a home!'

[TheNyanCatMinecart]

(OPEN!)

~ TULIPKIT OF WINDCLAN ~

Tulipkit elegantly strolled through the WindClan clearing, her pretty pink nose wrinkling at the cold snow that she stepped in. Ugh, leaf-bare was the worst! There often wasn't enough prey, it was cold, and this nasty cold white stuff fell from the sky and coated everything. It was not good for Tulipkit in the slightest! She deserved to be well fed and in comfort. Unfortunately, Clan life would not always provide that, and Tulipkit understood. However, she knew that she still deserved the best of treatment from her Clanmates. Who could resist such a cute and beautiful kit? Her pelt was perfectly sleek, so sleek that it shone, and it was incredibly soft to the touch. Not to mention the beautiful pattern that adorned it. White, black, orange, and a hard-to-see slightly darker orange, blending together in some places and giving her calico pelt a dappled look... she was the epitome of beauty. Her vibrant green eyes were especially notable. Every cat would love her, and any cat who didn't was featherbrained and clearly missing out.

The she-kit kept her tail high above the ground and lifted her paws as much as she could, not wanting her pelt to look dreadful if it got caught in the wet snow. Tulipkit knew that when she went out like this, she had to look as presentable as possible. The she-kit continued on her way, looking around as she continued her elegant walk. Nothing really notable was going on right now as far as she could tell. Maybe someone wants to talk to me? Tulipkit should get to know her Clanmates better. They'd see not only how beautiful she was, but also how sweet and cute she was as well. I know how much they'll love me, she thought, letting out a cute purr that was as sweet as honey.

[flopsy]

Originally Posted by TheNyanCatMinecart

(OPEN!)

~ TULIPKIT OF WINDCLAN ~

Tulipkit elegantly strolled through the WindClan clearing, her pretty pink nose wrinkling at the cold snow that she stepped in. Ugh, leaf-bare was the worst! There often wasn't enough prey, it was cold, and this nasty cold white stuff fell from the sky and coated everything. It was not good for Tulipkit in the slightest! She deserved to be well fed and in comfort. Unfortunately, Clan life would not always provide that, and Tulipkit understood. However, she knew that she still deserved the best of treatment from her Clanmates. Who could resist such a cute and beautiful kit? Her pelt was perfectly sleek, so sleek that it shone, and it was incredibly soft to the touch. Not to mention the beautiful pattern that adorned it. White, black, orange, and a hard-to-see slightly darker orange, blending together in some places and giving her calico pelt a dappled look... she was the epitome of beauty. Her vibrant green eyes were especially notable. Every cat would love her, and any cat who didn't was featherbrained and clearly missing out.

The she-kit kept her tail high above the ground and lifted her paws as much as she could, not wanting her pelt to look dreadful if it got caught in the wet snow. Tulipkit knew that when she went out like this, she had to look as presentable as possible. The she-kit continued on her way, looking around as she continued her elegant walk. Nothing really notable was going on right now as far as she could tell. Maybe someone wants to talk to me? Tulipkit should get to know her Clanmates better. They'd see not only how beautiful she was, but also how sweet and cute she was as well. I know how much they'll love me, she thought, letting out a cute purr that was as sweet as honey.

There she was again, Tulipkit. Honeykit followed her with her honey-colored eyes as the she-kit attempted to walk elegantly in the wet frigid snow. If she was Tulipkit had to be loved by everyone, who wouldn't love a cute kit like her. If I was like her would mother love me more? This was a mindless question that she asked herself every time another kit passed by. What if she were them?

Snapping out of her hole of self-pity Honeykit made it her objective to try and talk to Tulipkit indeed if Honeykit was near a kit like that she could to learn be beloved. Honeykit approached the wonderful molly and tried to make conversation. "Hi! How are you today?" You idiot that's a horrible way to start a conversation! It was bland it had to be much too bland for some a cat like Tulipkit.

[~Gale~]

Originally Posted by Leafspeaker

(it's perfectly fine! you must have been busy)

~~Tigerpaw~~

Tigerpaw nodded. "I know right! I only found out a few seconds ago so I didn't get to talk with her too much. But Whitefeather is wonderful and kind! I'm happy I found more family." She smiled, her excitement unbearable. Tigerpawe now had Whitefeather and Raypaw now plus everyone else in the Clan.

~ Raypaw ~
Raypaw smiled at the torbie as she happily exclaimed. Tigerpaw excitedly informed Raypaw that she had only found out that a few seconds ago. And the first thing she had done was tell him? Raypaw felt a bit of pride at that. He enjoyed being Tigerpaw's friend as was glad it seemed she did too. Tigerpaw continued on, exclaiming that Whitefeather was really kind and wonderful. Ahh, that was a relief. He was glad her mother turned out to be really kind. "Hey that's great!" He purred, touching his tail to her side in encouragement and excitement. "I'm so glad you found her. What will you do now? Hang out with her and get to know her more?"

[Karlos]

|| Heather'Tail groomed her fur, lightly swishing her feathery tail back and forth. She was tired, someone had been snoring all night. She rolled her eyes as she stalked through the clearing to go bathe in the sun; she felt freezing. ||

(( does anyone know what season it is?

[bubble[error].]

Originally Posted by ~Gale~

~ Raypaw ~
Raypaw smiled at the torbie as she happily exclaimed. Tigerpaw excitedly informed Raypaw that she found out that a few seconds ago. And the first thing she had done was tell him? Raypaw felt a bit of pride at that. He enjoyed being Tigerpaw's friend as was glad it seemed she did too. Tigerpaw continued on, exclaiming that Whitefeather was really kind and wonderful. Ahh, that was a relief. He was glad her mother turned out to be really kind. "Hey that's great!" He purred, touching his tail to her side in encouragement and excitement. "I'm so glad you found her. What will you do now? Hang out with her and get to know her more?"

~~Tigerpaw~~

Tigerpaw shrugged. "I'm not sure. I want to hang out with you." The orange torbie mewed, setting her tail on Raypaw's side, smiling.

[TheNyanCatMinecart]

~ TULIPKIT OF WINDCLAN ~

Tulipkit was just looking straight ahead when the voice of another kit reached her ears. The she-kit turned to find another she-kit approaching her. Tulipkit studied her with her signature vibrant green gaze, taking in every detail over the course of a few moments. She had light brown fur with dark brown rosette markings all over her pelt, and amber eyes the color of honey. Rather good-looking. Not as good-looking as Tulipkit and her family, of course, but she was at least beautiful fur and eye color wise. Her pelt was clean, neat and tidy, which Tulipkit definitely approved of. Cats could at least keep their pelts looking decent! Tulipkit made sure that hers was the softest, shiniest, smoothest pelt in the whole of WindClan.

Her posture could use some work, though. Tulipkit's look of approval turned into a bit of a frown as she saw the she-kit's relaxed posture. Being relaxed wasn't a bad thing, but it had to be done correctly. Almost good, but obviously not as perfect as me. She remembered that this kit's name was Honeykit, a kit who she had never talked to, but who she still knew the name of. Appearance-wise - and Tulipkit knew that appearance was very important - she was quite good. She was deserving of Tulipkit's attention and a plus in her mind. The frown that had briefly flickered across her face was replaced with a sweet smile as the calico made her way over to Honeykit.

"Hello there," Tulipkit purred in her sweet, silky voice. She looked the kit up and down, also taking note of the two flowers on her head. Oh StarClan, they were crooked! She might as well point that out, but she had to win the favor of anyone she was close to. Her Clanmates had to love her for her looks, but they would be unable to resist her if she was cute, adorable, sweet, and good-natured. Although she did have to be critical when it came to beauty.

"I'm doing just fine, thank you very much," she continued in her friendly honey-sweet tone. "I only wish that it wasn't leaf-bare. The weather is absolutely dreadful! All this cold snow on the ground... it freezes my poor paws off! I can't wait until it all melts away and the sun fully shines down." Tulipkit made sure that her distaste of leaf-bare made its way into her tone because every cat had to know how absolutely awful it was. However, she made sure to still sound elegant and poised.

"You look rather nice," Tulipkit commented with a nod toward Honeykit. "However, you could use a bit of work. Your posture, for one thing. You're all slouched over! And those flowers on your head. Pretty, yes, but they're all crooked! You should rearrange them so that they look nicer, or take them off your head entirely." Tulipkit made sure that Honeykit knew how serious her criticism was, although she made sure not to sound too mean. She was serious, though. Things like this were important. "I'll let you fix that. Now, what have you been up to today? You seem like you haven't been doing much. It's a good thing you got the privilege of talking to me, hmm?" Tulipkit flashed the other she-kit a bright smile and batted her eyes, showing off their vibrant green irises.

@flopsy