Hopeful or not, Lionstorm noted that it seemed not as many cats as he expected attended his call. It was concerning to him -- did half the Clan not give a damn about this?
Pushing that aside, he focused on what needed to be addressed first. "RiverClan, I unfortunately have to report the search parties we sent out returned with grim tidings. Stormcall's scent was found at Smallpines along with blood and the reek of coyotes. Though no remains were discovered, it's likely Stormcall was killed and eaten. Coyotes are predators, they would have torn her apart and made quick work of her body." He was going to be upfront with this. Under the circumstances, it seemed highly unlikely Stormcall survived.
"Kestrelwing also discovered Sootstar's whereabouts last night. While hunting upriver from Smallpines, he discovered a grisly scene. It appears Sootstar was followed by coyotes and attacked-- all that remained was one of his legs and tufts of his fur, which have been respectfully buried close to where he passed." He paused for a moment to let this soak in. It would have been distasteful to bring a leg back for mourning. Not that this was technically true, but conjuring a story about Sootflare being dead was easier than telling them he left like a coward. The Clan wouldn't know, didn't need to know. (Would never know, if he had a say in that.) "Additionally, Sparrowskip's scent wasn't found anywhere. Given the circumstances and his lack of presence for almost two moons, it is probable he met a similar fate as the others. We will be discontinuing searches for him, but if he has somehow survived and seeks to return, welcome him back with open paws as a warrior.
"In the meantime, Smallpines and the surrounding area is off-limits until those mongrels are cleared out. We'll be setting up a predator patrol later in this meeting to exterminate them."
Moving on.
"With Stormcall and Sootstar both gone, RiverClan is in need of new leadership. Temporarily, Snakepaw has appointed me in charge while we look for candidates for leader and deputy. I will be overseeing ceremonies, reassignments, and handling joinings as needed." As the leader before Sootstar, it was the most practical choice-- Lionstorm had the experience of taking control, but he didn't care for a long-term position. He just wanted RiverClan back on track to greatness. "In the coming moon, RiverClan will be undergoing several events to encourage Clan involvement and activity. We will be looking for cats who are engaged, dedicated, and determined to bring RiverClan to glory once more. Cats who stand out in the crowd will be considered candidates for the positions of leader and deputy. We are also going to be looking for warriors to run events and show off their ability to take charge, so if you're interested or have ideas, feel free to come into the leader's den once this meeting is over.
"In addition, I will be assigning more patrols later today: patrol leaders or warriors who do well in these will be given the opportunity to distribute and organize patrols themselves. Cats who handle this task well will be considered for leadership candidacy, provided they have been otherwise actively involved with the Clan." Whoosh, it'd been a while since he'd talked so much. Lionstorm kind of missed the days he could go off endlessly.
"Until the new ranks are decided, Snakepaw is our reigning high rank and has full authority over the Clan. His word is final." If that wasn't a given, it should be now. Lionstorm didn't want to deal with disrespectful flea-bags because Snakepaw was "only" a medicine cat. Snakepaw could do what he damn well pleased, and if that meant exiling an idiot, so be it.
"Before this meeting, Snakepaw paid a visit to the Starcave to receive his full medicine cat name. Snakepaw-;" Lionstorm nodded over to Snakepaw, opening the door for him to make his announcement and cover anything Lionstorm missed. It was a little odd-- knowing he wouldn't be Snakepaw, or wasn't Snakepaw anymore-- kids grew up so fast.
Oak-kit sat outside the nursery. He could feel the tension in the air, and the uneasiness. His ears drooped. He wanted to know what was happening! He went over to Lionstorm. ¨What was the meeting about?"He asked in a pushy voice. ¨I did not hear¨
Stonefoot turned when he heard a kit yowling in the crowd. He nusseld her in the direction of the nersery. "You shouldnt be out here little one" he said
Violetkit huffed and ran into the nursery to comfort the other kits and inform the queenns. She muttered something along the lines of "not that little" before storming off.
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Whitepaw was, somewhat glad that the high ranks were dead, or well, most of them were. It was, odd, she hadn't felt like this before but, it was a nice feeling she had when she had heard they wouldn't be in camp anymore, or even alive. Whatever, Snakepaw was in charge now, and he had things to say.
Splashleap had know her patrol at least had failed in its goal, but all of them, no sign anywhere........that was not good, not good at all. And the coyotes.........if they were really what had killed both their leader and deputy then they needed to die. Die, and get out of the forest forever and never come back. Unsheathing her claws she allowed them to dig into the dirt, and she almost wished they were sinking into flesh. Not cat flesh, but the murderous beasts flesh. Her eyes began to narrow and her fur puffed, before she shook her head vigorously. No, she did not want to be a murderous nutter. That wouldn't help anyone. But she did hope that she would get a chance to hurt a coyote, to avenge Sootstar and Stormcall. No one deserved to be eaten.
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Twigpaw's fur puffed at the thought of coyotes, cat eating ones, in their territory. Bad, very, very bad. Looking at Snakepaw though, and then Foxblaze, he felt something else. Jealousy. His brother was up there, on the rock, his YOUNGER brother, for he had been adopted before Snakepaw was even born, and was about to get his name! And his word was final, whatever that meant! How was any of this fair? His brother was the nasty one, the one who yelled at clanmates, but HE was the one becoming the LEADER, at least temporarily!
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From the top of the streamstone it was all too easy to see everyone's expressions as they reacted to the news. Perhaps in a time of joy, this was a boon, a source of strength for those that sat up here, but for now, it was a reminder of how the clan was doing. How they were struggling. It was a shame until the faces turned the medicine cat didn't even mind his time up here, narrowing his eyes at Kestrelwing as the warrior evidently figured out where he'd been. Not a surprise though the older tom knew more than most and already proved himself to be intelligent, he was the one who found Sootflare. He had been able to confront him and get to the bottom of his reasoning for leaving (as irrational and flawed as they were).
His 'grief' was false that was obvious to someone in the know but the others… The others were genuine, and that was disheartening. The fear, the anger, the grief, the clans worry over the predators. It couldn't be allowed to continue. The clans' spirits needed to be intact. So while Lionstorms words and promise of plans for the future rallied them, the lanky tom figured that proof they were moving forward and hope was necessary. He was young, yes, not even 10 moons. However, he would support the clan in whatever way they needed.
So with a nod to Lionstorm he rose to his paws and stepped forward more visible to the assembled cats.
"Thank you Lionstorm, yes just a few moments ago, I returned from the starcave and I was successful in gaining my full medicine cat name.
My full name is Snakeheart, a name I'm proud to stand before you bearing."
And he was. It may not have been the name he was expecting. Still, Coldamber had given it to him, and the meaning behind the title gave him the courage to be, ugh, sappy and emotional.
"This is a dark time for the clan made all the more horrible by the fact that not so long ago we were strong and those we lost were by our side…. But we cannot do them the disservice to remember those gone as the horror their death inspires. We must remember them as they were and endeavor to be like them in turn. Stormcall's level-headedness and sense of duty were unmatched, and I hope to be like her one day. Sparrowskip" his voice stuttered mixed sorrow from guilt and grief choking his throat, "was kind to every classmate and loved everyone in kind, and Sootstar was loyal and wise and served the clan with pride. He was the one to teach me duty through hardships, and I among you all must now live to uphold his ideals. Riverclan is the lesser for the loss, and we will morn those we do not get to bury. Yet they are hardly gone if we remember and strive to do good in their memory. Do not let yourself drown in your grief use it to to power your strokes because this will only be a temporary strong current and we all know how to swim."
The words tasted bitter. They were gone though left if not dead and in the end, Sootflare betrayed the very ideals he'd inspired. They had merit, though, always, and if Snakeheart had to stick to them by spite alone until they took new meaning he would, and hoped the clan would follow in kind.
"It is frightening for me to be the last one left, yes. I'm not all that enthused about it myself, but I promise you all I'm not going anywhere. Even if I have to camp confine myself until the threat passes to be here for the clan, as infuriating as that would no doubt be, I would gladly do it. The next leaders, who will be ready and suitable to lead us, will be chosen and will be strong once more. Already I can see us rising to this dark with fangs bared, so I know this is a fight we can win. We cannot let this sickness, stagnation grip our clan, not when we have the ability and skills to heal and move on. I urge you to persevere in your efforts. Riverclan will once more be the strongest and best clan in the forest, and if you have doubts, I ask you to put your faith in me. I swear on my life and loyalty I will not betray it."
After all, faith should be put in cats alive and willing to prove it right, not the faded dead in the stars. They weren't the ones that were here right now, weren't they.
Gentlefoot dipped her head. Though she was filled with shock and grief, she still was happy for the medicine cat. "Snakeheart!" she called his new name, respectfully.
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Violetkit hearing this barged out from the nursery and Mistpaw had returned in time to hear Snakepaw-, no Snakeheart's announcement. "Snakeheart! Snakeheart!" they began to chant, even though everyone was down with the bad news, Snakeheart receiving his medicine cat name was amazing and even though he could be prickly nobody in the clan doubted that the name didn't suit him. His mouth may be as venomous and quick as a snake, but his heart was full with passion for his job and his clan. Nobody would make a better medicine cat and Violetkit and Mistpaw eagerly welcomed him to the new role.
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Streampelt listened to Snakepaw- no, Snakeheart's words and nodded to no one in particular. Snakeheart was brave to take on a position so high for someone so young. "Snakeheart! Snakeheart!" Streampelt yowled, hearing others start to say the name.
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Fiercepaw listed to Snakeheart with her ears pricked. Snakeheart was a good name, she liked it. "Snakeheart." She murmured, getting used to saying the name. She had never said Snakepaw before so she wouldn't have to worry about that. "Snakeheart! Snakeheart!" Fiercepaw yowled with the few others starting to say the name.
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Stormrunner was surprized by such a speach from Snakeheart, but she cheered him on anyway. "Snakeheart! Snakeheart!"
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