Tawnypaw and Torrentpaw's Moonstone Journey

After seeing what they could do, the tom's was sure. Both Tawnypaw and Torrentpaw were ready to see the Moonstone and meet their ancestors just like every apprentice that was about to be a warrior. He already told them that before the night arrived they would meet them at the centre of the camp and there he was, with a bunch of herbs between his paws, waiting for the two siblings to come. The two were going to be good warriors for Riverclan once their time came and he was glad. If they stayed that way, there was no doubt they would live happily in the clan.

ooc: crappy post but i had a bad day leave me alone
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Tawnypaw and Torrentpaw padded out of the apprentice's den with their heads held up high, pride glimmering in their eyes and excitement causing their tails to twitch. They would be meeting a real Starclan cat tonight! The brown dappled she-cat purred and turned towards her brother, flicking her tail,

"We've come far, don't you think?" She nudged him affectionately, a wide smile on her face.


The silver tabby tom didn't respond, as he was too excited to even speak. As they approached Jaystream, Tawnypaw fell quiet and nodded respectfully.

"Evening, Torrentpaw and Tawnypaw. It seems that you're eager to go but first..." The Jaystream pushed two packs of herbs for each of them. "We must eat these travelling herbs that Goldeneye prepared for the journey. Be sure to eat them all, no matter how bad they taste." To encourage the young cats, the large tom grabbed the leaves with his jaws gently and then he munched them, eating the green plants in just a few bites.

He looked at the two siblings with expecting green eyes as they finished their herbs before speaking again. "Are you ready to go?"

ooc: I THOUGHT I RESPONDED TO THIS IM SO SORRY

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The two siblings gulped down the herbs without much protest, though their muzzles wrinkle at the terrible taste. Quickly, they looked towards each other for silent support. They would return to camp new cats, trying hard to live by what the Starclan cats tell them to do.

Torrentpaw was the first to break the trance and speak to Jaystream, "Yes, we're ready." 

OOC: Don't worry, bae ;D

IC: The tom nodded, confirming their answer and he moved his head briefly, just point out it was time to leave. Together, the deputy and the two apprentices left the camp filled with cats resting after a long day of work.

Jaystream walked with a constant speed, leaving the two siblings a time to talk and maybe think about what was going to happen this night. In silence and with just a few words, the tom guided them through the reeds and streams until they reached the river, the part of it where the Twoleg bridge was built before he was even born. "That thing you see there is the Twoleg bridge and we don't use it because is dangerous for clan cats like us. Twolegs usually cross that place with their dogs." He instructed before leading them to another "bridge", one made of stones that could be used as a way to cross to the other side. The experienced warrior jumped on the first one and told the apprentices to follow him. After a few elegant leaps, his paws were resting on the safe ground of the riverbank while he waited for the two cats to meet him there.

Tawnypaw and Torrentpaw remained in respectful silence as they weaved through reeds and other things found in their wetland home. Their sleek bodies and short pelts allowed them to do so without much trouble. Occasionally, the two siblings glanced at each other with a reassuring smile, as they could sense each other's nerve. Torrentpaw gently pressed his body against his sister's when she looked a little too worried for his liking.

The brown dappled cat turned her attention towards the "bridge" and made a mental note to keep away from it. Not like it piqued her interest..but it might've caught Torrentpaw's. She made another note to keep him as far from it as possible.

As they approached the stones, Torrentpaw felt a bout of nervousness. What if one of them slipped off and fell or..or something? The current looked strong so the chances of them recovering was unlikely. He took a deep breath and watched as Jaystream made it safely across. He looked towards his sister for guidance or some kind of reassuring message. She nudged him and rasped a tongue over his ear before stepping on the first stone. Before he knew it, she was standing beside Jaystream, an encouraging smile on her face.

Inhaling sharply, the silver tabby tom leaped forward, nearly slipping but catching his footing just in time. In a few more leaps, he was on the other side of the bank, breathing quickly with a relieved smirk crossing his features.

His green eyes watched the two apprentices as they tried to reach his side. The warrior smiled gladly when both young cats were safe by his side and he proceeded to continue the journey.

Jaystream didn't usually do journeys for more than one cat because of the responsibility of taking care of two or more apprentices' lives at the same time. However, after seeing what they could do, the deputy felt he was not going to have any problem with these two siblings. Both Torrentpaw and Tawnypaw had a strong connection between each other and both of them were strongly capable cats. It always put a smile on his face when he noticed how they kept helping each other, wasn't that the best representation of how clanmates should be?

After walking for a while and crossing the Fourtrees, Jaystream and the two apprentices stopped a few steps away from a grey, solid river they called the Thunderpath. With a sudden flick of his tail, he didn't let them continue walking forward because right after that, a huge, noisy monster passed as fast as the wind with those scary lights illuminating the darkness. The tom only relaxed once the beast was far gone and he sighed. "That was a monster and the reason why we must be careful here. Whenever you need to cross this place, you must use your ears and paws so you can hear any approach of those creatures and feel the trembling of the ground under you" He instructed before demonstrating what he was trying to say. The large tom waited until it was safe enough. Without a warning, he rushed to the other side, non-stop. On Windclan's side, Jaystream breathed fastly and glanced back at the two young cats. "Now is your turn! Don't you worry, I'll be here if you need help." He mewed loudly.

Without a second thought, Torrentpaw darted ahead soon after Jaystream, his blood pounding in his ears as he did so. Although he didn't feel the rumble of any monsters from the path, it still filled him with a sense of fear. He tasted some of the air and coughed, instantly regretting it. It smelled of death and...something else. Wrinkling his muzzle, the silver tabby nodded at his sister to go next, wanting her to get across safely so they could all leave as soon as possible.

Tawnypaw gulped, staring at the dark, foul-smelling path in front of her. She nearly jumped out of her skin when yet another monster whirred past, its eyes lighting up the area as if it were day. She shuddered, hesitantly stepping onto the solid river before streaking across, a small squeak of fear leaving her maw. Not soon after her paws reached soft grass, another one rumbled its way across, leaving behind fear in its wake. The young she-cat jumped and pressed herself against Torrentpaw, eyes narrowed and ears flattened.

"Starclan, Tawnypaw," Torrentpaw purred, clearly amused, "No need to be so scared."


"I-I'm not scared! Just a bit, startled, that's all," She huffed, moving away as she glared at him, "Besides, it's ok to be scared sometimes. It is our first time even being near here, so don't act brave. You seemed a bit nervous, too."


"Was not!"


"Was to!"


Torrentpaw shushed her by flicking his tail across her face playfully. Now annoyed by his presence, Tawnypaw moved to stand beside Jaystream, all the while refusing to meet her brother's gaze.

The deputy looked at the two siblings arguing confused and not sure about what to do. He watched them awkwardly, his whiskers twitching as they separated from each other. That was when he finally had the courage to step in and talk. "H-Hey... There's no need to fight... You're family and family must stick together, right?" He mewed, giving Tawnypaw a gentle nudge. The warrior fixed his eyes on Torrentpaw and sighed. His brother died too young so he didn't know how to deal with siblings fights like this one. He even remembered when he had troubled to deal with Cinderkit and Stormkit's argues. "This should be a happy and important day for both of you. Why don't you try to enjoy it together instead of being angry with each other." The deputy said while he started to lead the way to the sacred mountains.

Jaystream did not say another word during the whole trip through the moors, in an attempt to give the two cats a time to talk and maybe make up. He only opened his mouth when they reached the Mothermouth. "Our journey is coming to an end. Torrentpaw, you'll go behind me and Tawnypaw, you'll walk behind your brother. The tunnel is not really large and you must stay close to me because you can get lost in the darkness. I'll be watching over you as long as you don't get separated from me, understood?" With a tail sign, the deputy walked into the cave, checking if he was being followed by the two cats.

In the darkness, the experienced warrior was able to see but not with his eyes but with his memory and other senses. For him, it wasn't a problem. However, he had to constantly see if Torrentpaw and Tawnypaw were with him. In no time, the light started to show up at the end of the way and the three RiverClanners entered the main cave. Jaystream walked to the Moonstone and settled down next to it, sighing relieved after such a long travel. Then, he fixed his eyes o the two cats. "Don't be shy and come here. It's your turn to continue this journey alone. Touch the stone with your noses and close your eyes. You'll enter Starclan realm. Good luck... to both of you."

OOC: Aaa I'm so sorry!

Tawnypaw and Torrentpaw didn't speak a word to one another for the rest of the journey. Before entering the dank cave, Torrentpaw glanced at his sister, only to find her looking straight ahead and no where else. Heaving a sigh, he followed them into the tight space, until a bright light burned his eyes.

He blinked, eyes widening as he came face to face with the Moonstone. Tawnypaw cleared her throat and hesitantly stepped foward, gently pressing her nose against it. He did the same, shivering at its cold surface. Soon, they dropped to the floor, their eyelids falling as they were welcomed into the stars.

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Tawnypaw awoke with a small gasp, stumbling to her paws as she gazed at the starry landscape around her. After remembering what had gone done, the she-cat allowed herself to take a deep breath and relax, her brown and white tail flicking. Patiently, she waited for her ancestors to bless her with their wisdom.

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Torrentpaw awoke with a jolt, opening his eyes and immediately looking around for Tawnypaw. "Jaystream wasn't kidding when he said this was our turn to journey alone," The silver tabby thought, slowly stepping up to his paws. He glanced around, not seeing anyone yet. "Hello? Anyone there?"

Fawnsong smiled as the apprentice appeared in front of her. ”Greetings, Torrentpaw. Welcome!” she purred. ” I honestly adore this little clearing. So beautiful,” the pale starclan cat commented. ”Now, what questions do you have for me tonight?”

A StarClan cat formed from the air next to where Tawnypaw sat. She had long, cream-colored, star-studded fur, and her paws were flecked with gray. Her bright green eyes reflected the glimmering pinpricks of light in the sky above them, and despite the youngness that reflected in her soft paws, the curve of her belly suggested that she had borne kits before. The she-cat smiled as she caught sight of the apprentice. Usually, she preferred to arrive before the cat she would speak to, but in this case the patience had been important, ensuring that the she-cat wasn't too stunned by her sudden appearance. "Hello, Tawnypaw," she purred kindly. "My name is Tansyfoot. It's nice to meet you."

Torrentpaw almost jumped, not expecting the cat to speak so suddenly. "O-Oh, hello!" He squeaked, immediately standing up straighter to seem more mature, and hopefully earn the approval of this fallen ancestor. The gray tabby cleared his throat, shifting his paws from side to side as he narrowed his eyes. Finally, he managed to speak up, his voice still a little shaky, "I-I was wondering, since I'm due to become a warrior very..very soon..will I have to change? You know.my personality.." He huffed, shaking his head at his own, stupid question.


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Tawnypaw looked up at the shimmery, pale pelt of the former Riverclan..queen, she presumed. "Hello, Tansyfoot," She meowed, dipping her head respectfully, "It's quite nice to meet you, too." She paused, looking around the starry clearing for a moment. It really was a beautiful place..but she didn't intend on being here too soon.