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Post by Spottedleaf ~Dapps on Jun 3, 2009 12:05:11 GMT -5
The sun's fiery blaze slowly dipped away into the western horizon. It's beauty was not drowned, however, as a glittering moon ascended in its place. The twilight stars also began to come out and shimmer, and the Gathering was almost upon the Clans. The beautiful night could make any cat happy to be alive, but there was certainly one cat who couldn't have been happier. The news to deliver was grand on many levels, but also somewhat disappointing. He could scarcely believe his luck at the time, and he couldn't think more than kits Kits KITS. His kits.
Firestar was determined to be the first arrival this time. Instead of being a last-second leave, he had made sure his cats were read long before they set out. His regal fiery fur gleamed with pride and his eyes sparkled with joy as he led a parade of cats down to the Fourtrees meeting place. Happy to see he was first to arrive, he eagerly bounded high atop the rock where all leaders situated themselves. It was a pity leaders didn't get the chance to mingle with the other cats before beginning, and it would've been a great opportunity. But he'd have time for that later. Now was time for a Gathering.
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Post by kelsey . on Jun 3, 2009 14:26:22 GMT -5
[[Remmeber, flameh, if you read this, Icetalon is to lead in ShadowClan.]]
Chasernight knew TrueClan was usually last to arrive, but he made sure to leave early to enter the gathering place maybe first, or second. Arriving over a densely wooded crest he spotted ThunderClan in the clearing, no one else. Second!He thought enthusiastically, bounding into the Clearing. He leaped onto the Great Rock, nodding to the fiery leader.
"Greetings, Firestar." He said courteously, dipping his head. "Otherstar could not come, she is tending to our second litter." Pride flashed in his eyes. "Nine of them, you know."
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Post by Spottedleaf ~Dapps on Jun 3, 2009 14:31:01 GMT -5
Firestar smiled just as brightly, his gleaming eyes twinkling with a vivid love and appreciation.
"Really? How funny. Ashfire just had our first litter." He said with a purr. "Five. Not as many, but all the same." He told Chasernight like the proud father he was. He looked out to see Ebonywood, a long-since-forgotten she-cat whom had always been so crude. She looked better off now, and he hoped she was getting along well.
"So you have nine kits this moon? Nine kits is great for a Clan." He said with a grin.
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Post by kelsey . on Jun 3, 2009 14:47:38 GMT -5
"Yes. TrueClan is excelling quickly. At this rate, we may even double the numbers of the SilenceClan army." He sighed contently. Things were going great for his Clan. He watched them everyday with absolute pride.
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Post by Spottedleaf ~Dapps on Jun 3, 2009 14:51:13 GMT -5
Pebblefur smiled up at his leader as they talked about kits. He'd decided to go after all, so that he could report very detail to his mate. But he figured she'd only asked him to go so that she could rest. After every cat in the Clan had visited twice to see the kits, they were wiped out. Storm clouds lolled in the distance, but they did not threaten to bring rain. At least, not that night. This would be a good Gathering, certainly. Certainly.
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Post by .:-Aikoa-:. on Jun 3, 2009 19:00:23 GMT -5
Boulderstar led his Clan, bounding as only WindClanners could. He'd been lax in announcing who would go - partially because he had been thinking of training methods for his new kittypet apprentice, Smokepaw, and partially because he had a lot on his mind besides - but they had arrived before ShadowClan or RiverClan. He leaped up onto the Great Rock and dipped his head to the other leaders, smiling and flicking his tail.
"May StarClan light your paths. I wonder where Stormstar and Articstar are?" He mused. He turned and saw some RiverClan warriors spilling into the clearing - but no Stormstar. He blinked in confusion as a powerful, broad-shouldered tom named Wolfhowl, as he recalled, leaped up with surprising grace onto the Great Rock. The tom dipped his head, and Boulderstar swore there was something... different about him. There was an air of majesty and pride and power around him.
"Greetings." He meowed.
"Um... hello... Is Stormstar not feeling well?" Boulderstar asked, frowning. Wolfhowl closed his eyes and sighed, then he stared out at his Clanmates, who were mingling with the other cats.
"Stormstar is no more." He meowed softly, and Boulderstar felt as if he'd been plunged under icy water. S-Stormstar...? Dead...? How can this be!?
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Post by Spottedleaf ~Dapps on Jun 3, 2009 19:03:34 GMT -5
[[Muse Overload...]]
Firestar blinked in confusion, fear pulsing through him like an icy river forcing frozen water deep into his heart. He blinked and looked from one tom to the other, until he thought he might be sick.
"Stormstar's..... What?" Disbelief laced his chilled voice and he wondered if the words were true. His hammering heart beat a sad peal as he looked out at the RiverClanners. What was it all coming to now?
"Do you think..." He didn't finish the sentence. Arcticstar couldn't be dead. Not now. She had so much left to give. He tried to relax. He was okay. No he wasn't. He was scared. Scared for the forest. Scared for the Clans. But mostly, as any proud father would and should be, scared for the sake of his kits.
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Post by .:-Aikoa-:. on Jun 3, 2009 19:08:01 GMT -5
"Dead." Wolfstar repeated. "I was named Leader in her place, as her final wish. I also have something connected to her death that may interest you, Firestar." He said in a low voice. Boulderstar's ears pricked and he wondered what could possibly interest the ThunderClan leader about the RiverClan leader's death - specifically anyway. Had that Tangleroot, the cat who had killed Stormstar...? NO! That would be... Boulderstar shuddered at little.
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Post by Spottedleaf ~Dapps on Jun 3, 2009 19:25:46 GMT -5
Firestar cocked his head to one side, puzzled. Something of interest about her death? Was that blasted Tangleroot connected to it? If so, he'd find that scum and rip his liver out. He leaned in close to Wolfstar, somewhat curious. Something of interest... Like what?
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Post by kelsey . on Jun 3, 2009 19:28:58 GMT -5
Chasernight stepped in, eyes wide. "If it is Tangleroot," He broke off, glancing at Firestar, "we'll rip him to pieces in the final battle. I assure you." He nodded and stepped back into his place.
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Post by flameh on Jun 3, 2009 19:30:11 GMT -5
Icetalon led ShadowClan towards the Great Rock. The other clans scents flooded her. Last she thought. She padded into the clearing, heading for great rock. She lept up taking a seat beside Boulderstar. "Hello" she mewed.
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Post by kelsey . on Jun 3, 2009 19:31:51 GMT -5
Chasernight glanced atv Icetalon, shocked. "Not Arcticstar, too! Whre is she? Is she okay?" He bombarded the deputy with questions.
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Post by flameh on Jun 3, 2009 19:34:22 GMT -5
Icetalon smiled. "She is fine, she just had kits" she mewed "five."
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Post by kelsey . on Jun 3, 2009 19:36:55 GMT -5
Relief flashed in Chasernight's face.
"Ah. Give her my best." He said. Noticing all the leaders were here, he yowled for silence, wondering if he had enough trust to start the meeting.
"Otherstar has Nine kits, her reason for not being here. TrueClan is abundant and Healthy." He stepped back and nodded for another leader.
Below, Pandapelt gazed up at the leaders in shock. Arcticstar and Stormstar....dead? Icetalon better have an excuse for Arcticstar! I can already tell the news with RiverClan is not good.
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Post by flameh on Jun 3, 2009 19:51:44 GMT -5
Icetalon stepped forward. "As you can see Articstar's not here" she mewed "she has given birth to 5 healthy kits." "ShadowClan is doing well." She stepped back nodding for another leader.
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Post by kelsey . on Jun 3, 2009 20:07:46 GMT -5
[She did not give birth. She adopted.]
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Post by .:-Aikoa-:. on Jun 3, 2009 20:11:41 GMT -5
Wolfstar looked at the other leaders, unsure. He saw one of the Medicine cats - Littlecloud - watching him with wide eyes.
"Tangleroot... I'm not sure how he's connected to all of this, but he killed neither Stormstar, nor Spottedleaf or Foxleaf. The real murderer's name is Chaos. A she-cat. That's all I know..." He meowed. That's a lie, but it's all they need to hear. He thought. He had seen Okkurein's face. He had remembered her mother's name... She must be so ashamed. Poor thing. He thought. He turned and saw Littlecloud was staring down at his paws, shock written across his face. He pricked his ears forward and heard the Medicine cat mutter;
"She was right, after all," He murmured. Wolfstar didn't reflect on what the cat said. He had too many important things to do. He led RiverClan now. There was no room for weakness. He had to fight, to stay strong.
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Post by kelsey . on Jun 3, 2009 20:18:25 GMT -5
"Then we must kill Chaos." A voice called from the depths of the gathering. Heads turned to her as she spoke out. This cat was Chasinglight, and her eyes were wide. She walked up to the Greatrock and turned to the watching cats. "As some of you know, I come from SilenceClan, but I am a true RiverClanner. I have worked with Chaos, I am ashamed to say. It won't be easy. She is a cunning cat, sharp claws and sharp mind. I'll tell you all I know." She looked up at the leader's faces for approval.
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Post by .:-Aikoa-:. on Jun 3, 2009 20:22:57 GMT -5
Wolfstar looked down at her earnestly. Suddenly a lithe ginger form stepped up slowly. Her blue eyes turned on the leaders, she dipped her head.
"I also can tell you some things of her. Perhaps more deeper knowledge than even a former SilenceClanner may know." She said quietly. Wolfstar looked at her and then nodded.
"She will know something useful, I am sure." He murmured. He saw something in her eyes, though. Something... dangerous, he thought. Could this be what Mourningstripe thought of? He wondered.
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Post by bluebrook3 on Jun 3, 2009 21:05:51 GMT -5
Featherrain sat by her father in silence. It was nice to get out of the camp and at the gathering.
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