The future's in your paws. Shape it well.Roleplay in a cat Clan of warriors. Based off the Warriors series by Erin Hunter. Takes place in an AU before the cats in the books existed.
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Subject: Re: March Gathering 2023 Thu 2 Mar 2023 - 21:25
A Gathering...Huh. For the first time really since ever hearing about them...She was actually pretty excited to join - after all, her own doubts had led her to avoid the previous one which...Was for the best seeing how that Gathering had apparently been a...Thing. She stopped at the edge of the clearing as ShadowClan arrived, ear twitching as she took into the sight - all the different cats...
That she didn't really care about. Her eyes flickered up to the rock where Nightstar made his seat, spotting three other cats up there...The other leaders - minus one, but she wasn't sure what Clan was missing at the first glance around other than she was pretty sure one of them was familiar - Shrikestar...WindClan's leader, right? She vaguely remembered him from her kithood, when the two Clans semi shared the same place between their territories when the camps weren't safe. She padded forward, glancing around at the cats that were gathered but took a spot on her own, tail curled around her paws as she waited for the final Clan to arrive.
Badgerpaw is being anti-social and isn't look for somebody to talk to...But she is open nonetheless.
Characters : Falconmoon, Auburnrain, Sagefeather, Asmodeus Number of posts : 3017 Gender : Female; She/Her Age : 32
Subject: Re: March Gathering 2023 Thu 2 Mar 2023 - 21:54
F A L C O N P A W
At Smokestep's gentle words and nudging, Falconpaw took a deep breath and plucked up the courage to try to venture out. He nodded to her, determination now hard in his eyes. He stepped out into the clearing with a little more confidence, clearly hoping an apprentice from some clan would come talk to him. He drank in the scents of Thunderclan, Windclan, and Shadowclan and did his very best to commit them to memory. It was in this moment of focus that his eyes traveled to the base of the Great Rock to get a good look at the deputies and the medicine cats. He knew which ones belonged to Skyclan, obviously.
Feeling more confident, his rolled his shoulders back and tilted up his chin to look upon the Great Rock. The leaders would be there. He ought to know them too. His eyes traveled first to the imposing black tom speaking to Birdstar. Then his eyes went to the Thunderclan leader, drinking in her appearance as well.
But when his eyes landed on the light brown tabby with the ice blue eyes... the Windclan leader... Falconpaw's eyes widened. His jaw dropped open and his tail fluffed out just a bit. His shocked expression only lasted a moment before he forced his fur to lie flat and he closed his mouth. This tom... the leader of Windclan...
He... he was in my dream... And it wasn't just a cat that looked similar that he dreamed about. No. This was the same cat. Falconpaw figured it was probably inappropriate to talk to a leader unless something was dire. He eventually peeled his eyes away, but his heart was hammering in his chest.
I'm not a medicine cat... why would Starclan show me him? He had no answer at all. His eyes went to Plumleaf. He needed to talk to the medicine cat about this eventually. If he had any less sense, he would have done it right then. What if Starclan was trying to warn them? But if that was the case, then why not give Plumleaf a vision? Why him?
Even more fur-raising was the fact that in his dream, the Windclan leader had called him by name.... he thought so anyway. Of the jumble of words that rolled off of the brown tabby's lips, only "Falcon" was what the apprentice was able to glean. His tail wrapped around his paws as he stared at them, trying to figure it out. The gathering was suddenly background noise; Forgotten.
He was tense now. Anyone who looked at him would be able to see the tightness in his shoulders and the fact that him wrapping his tail around him made him appear smaller. If the dream about the brown tom was significant... what was to be said about the other ones?
What was to be said about the bad ones?
Falconpaw is still open to talk to but is visibly very tense.
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Ice
Characters : Fuzzface, Curlyfluff, Sweetheart, Molehill Clan/Rank : (F)WC/T5, (C)TC/T5, (S)TC/T2, (M)WC/T2 Number of posts : 5892 Gender : F Age : 23
Subject: Re: March Gathering 2023 Thu 2 Mar 2023 - 22:52
Lumbering into the clearing behind his clanmates, Fuzzface sat down at his usual spot near the edge of the clearing. After last gathering's events, he hoped this one would be a bit calmer. That way, they could all get back to their camps and warm nests sooner. He didn't mind the travel to Fourtrees as much as he used to, but this chilly weather was certainly getting old.
Fuzzface is sitting by himself, free to chat.
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Padding into Fourtrees with Rosepaw at his side and Comfreyheart and his clanmates close by, the newly named Curlyfluff would forever be amazed at the sight of so many cats gathering together. Of course, the last gathering hadn't exactly ended with smiles and friendly farewells and he prayed that this gathering would go a bit smoother. He was a warrior now though, so if any-cat tried to pick a fight with his clanmates he wouldn't let them get away with it; not this time.
"Let's sit over here!" he mewed with a smile to little group of friends as he picked a spot not too far from the Great Rock. Sitting down, the curly coated warrior placed his fluffy tail over his paws gracefully. He didn't enjoy holding grudges or thinking ill of any-cat, but deep down he hoped that the WindClanner that caused an issue last time wouldn't be here tonight.
Curlyfluff is with his merry band of TC friends and is open to chatting.
Characters : [F]awnshine, [Fe]nnelbreeze, [T]hrushnose, [H]arrierpaw Number of posts : 1478 Gender : Gender fluid, She/They Age : 14
Subject: Re: March Gathering 2023 Fri 3 Mar 2023 - 8:11
Fawnshine
Fawnshine stepped into the Gathering alongside her clanmates, heterochromia eyes gazing up at the sky as she entered the clearing. It could perhaps be just her imagination, but the stars were brighter tonight — the foul scents of two-legs and their canines no longer present. A few metal traps, presumably the previous ones the two-legs left, were still scattered, though not much. Shaking her head, she forced the memory of the past events to exit her head, and took in a deep breath. She let a sigh of relief escape her lips, bringing her attention back to the cats in Fourtrees, and took her place near the edge of the rock, sitting where other medicine cats would eventually arrive.
Fawnshine is open for conversation!
thrushpaw
Thrushpaw padded into the Gathering with his clanmates, his steps a bit more cautious than it was compared to the previous time he'd been here. Amidst the grassy landscapes, he could still spot a few, weird metallic traps that the two-legs have placed, and though there were very few of them left, he still tried his best to avoid them. Walking close to his mentor, it wasn't until he spotted a few more apprentices sitting with their clan. Because of the past events that have interrupted a normal Gathering, he wasn't allowed to have normally converse with his clanmates, or cats from other clans at all, as a matter of fact — it was too chaotic. But now he could. Putting on a warm smile, he approached the apprentice, giving him and the warrior beside him a polite nod.
"Hello there! Mind if I join you two? My name is Thrushpaw, from Thunderclan."
Thrushpaw is attempting to talk to Falconpaw and Smokestep!
Crowspirit
Crowspirit walked into the Gathering with her clanmates, her curious yellow eyes gazing over all the new faces that she hasn't seen before. Deciding that she wanted to socialize, she approached one of the unfamiliar cats from another clan, a bright smile on her maw as she stepped forward. "Hello there. Would you mind me joining you? My name is Crowspirit, from Shadowclan."
Crowspirit is starting a conversation with Fuzzface!
Hawkshriek isn't here yet! Duskflight isn't attending the Gathering.
Characters : [R]owansong [Ro]okflight [S]ilverhawk [P]igeonpouce [F]ish [T]wilightkit Clan/Rank : [R] RiverClan T5 Elder [Ro] RiverClan T4 Warrior [S] ShadowClan T3 Warrior [P] T2 RiverClan Warrior [F] T2 Rogue [T] RiverClan Kit Number of posts : 2493 Gender : any or username Age : 22
Subject: Re: March Gathering 2023 Fri 3 Mar 2023 - 8:32
Birdstar
It didn’t take long for the other Clans to arrive, with ThunderClan, WindClan, and ShadowClan nearly arriving on each other’s tails. When Mottlestar joined the Rock, Birdstar offered a friendly nod in greeting. “You too. It’s good, not worrying about my Clanmates every time they go out for a patrol. New-leaf should be easy, for all of us.” She nodded again, like it would solidify her hopes. Shrikestar arrived quietly, and she was content to just murmur a greeting and shuffle a step away from Mottlestar now that the Rock was getting crowded.
Shortly after WindClan’s appearance, Nightstar came scrabbling up to take his seat. She couldn’t hide the look of surprise as her eyes combed over his pelt, taking in how wounded and haggard he looked. It seemed like the twolegs had stirred up every predator in the forest and sent them into all five camps… but what had ShadowClan fought? She glanced down through the clearing, looking over what SkyClanners she could see. Ruffled fur, faint wounds, she knew Emberpaw had been hurt… but nothing that grievous. Even from the Fourtrees patrol, she’d mostly come away with a stiff and bloody leg– it still worked fine, even if it was sore. With a stunned blink, Birdstar returned her expression to something neutral and focused properly on him as he spoke.
The end of her tail twitched, and for a few beats Birdstar only stared at him, even after he’d turned away. Then, following a thoughtful hum, she murmured, “I appreciate the apology.” With nothing else to say, she joined him in turning his attention forward to watch the crowd.
Birdstar is speaking with Mottlestar and Nightstar.
Adderdawn
Adderdawn was quiet as WindClan filtered into the hollow. He’d never been fond of Gatherings, and since he didn’t see Flutterpetal among the band and knew Whisperear hadn’t come to one since their return… A short breath left him. Another moon sitting among the crowd, alone. It was better than being harassed into conversation, he supposed, but he’d still rather have someone to sit beside him during the announcements. As ShadowClan joined them, he got the thought to look fro Honeylight. It’d been… since Highstones, that he’d seen the warrior. Curiously, he set off in search of the other tom, weaving lazily through the crowd.
Adderdawn is searching for Honeylight, but he's open to talk!
Characters : Sablestrike T5 Deputy (Shadowclan), Stoatclaw T3 Warrior (Skyclan), Alethea T1 (Rogue), Oakpaw [Perma-NPC] (Windclan), Willowkit (Shadowclan) Number of posts : 1252 Gender : Copper was here <3 (& Kitty)
Subject: Re: March Gathering 2023 Fri 3 Mar 2023 - 13:20
Sablestrike padded into the clearing with the rest of his clan, disinterest plain on his features. The last couple of gatherings he'd been to had been a bust, and for the moment he didn't feel a need or want to converse with the other clans. It would probably end like the other gatherings, so what was the point in trying? He'd sit through another gathering just to hear what the other leaders had to say. The black tom too a seat outside of the crowd, his tail curling around his paws as he waited for the announcements to begin.
Sablestrike is open to talk
Never show your face here again. Silverwing knew those words had just been a front, but that didn't stop them from hurting. Perhaps she should have listened, but missing a gathering just felt... like a bad thing? Attending gatherings had been a highlight for the young she-cat, and if she was being honest with herself she really wanted to see Brackenwing again. Silverwing hadn't been very friendly with her other half, and knowing that they hadn't parted more amicably had been slowly eating at her. As Silverwing made her way through the clearing, she scanned the crowd for her friend's familiar marbled pelt. "Where are you, Brackenwing?" She murmured to herself.
Amidst the sadness of missing Brackenwing, a large blot of grey filled the she-cat's vision. Though it didn't banish her feelings entirely, seeing that fat body definitely lifted Silverwing's spirits. Careful to let the crowd swallow her presence, Silverwing stalked dutifully until she was behind her fuzzball of an apprentice, and finally she leapt! Her arms wrapped around Fuzzface's neck, or what was left of it, and she placed a couple of licks on the tom's head. "Fuzz! Did you miss me? Because I've missed you!" It wasn't Russetrye, but she loved Fuzzface just as much! "It's been so long, and you never visit! If you come I could catch you something to eat, and we could talk and-" Silverwing froze, eyes landing on the cat in front of her. "Oh." Had she interrupted their conversation? Gently pulling herself from her apprentice, Silverwing offered the other she-cat a warm smile. "Sorry, I thought he was alone. I'm his mentor, Silverwing!" Shrikestar hadn't gotten to the point of announcing her exile last gathering, so it didn't seem like too bad of an idea to introduce herself.
Characters : [P]oppyshine; [Pi]neblossom; [W]hisperear; [C]rookedlight; [L]arkspring; [Wi]llowwisp Clan/Rank : RC T5 Deputy; SC T5; WC T5; SkC T5; RC T4; RC T4 Number of posts : 2961 Gender : Any Pronouns Age : 25
Subject: Re: March Gathering 2023 Fri 3 Mar 2023 - 15:43
Iceheart
Iceheart entered the Gathering behind Nightstar. She kept Forestbreeze and Honeylight in sight, but she thought that it was about time she attempted to socialize again. She could not remember the last time she had gone out of her way to speak with someone outside of her clan. Her energy for socializing and finding out information that she could when he was a kit felt long, long gone behind her. Who was that cat that she had spoken to at her first Gathering? Darkpaw, was it…her eyes scanned and she spotted his unmistakable pelt. Well…why not?
She approached the ThunderClan cat and offered a small nod in greeting. “I am not sure if you would remember me. It’s been many moons since we were acquainted, and I’m afraid I only knew you by your apprentice name. I am Iceheart; might I ask what your full name is?”
Iceheart is speaking with Darkspirit.
Crookedpaw
Crookedpaw walked in alongside Rainpaw. His eyes swept over the Gathering and while he kept his pleasant smile on his face, his heart clenched with anxiety. He had never been to a full, proper Gathering, but seeing all of the cats here just reminded him of when everyone was here before the twolegs ambushed…surely that would not happen again tonight?
He pressed a little against Rainpaw and offered him his leisurely smile. “Shall we find someone to talk to?” he asked. He looked around again. There were plenty of new faces that they could speak to. Crookedpaw glanced around, quietly seeing if he spotted Rowanpaw anywhere. It did not look like RiverClan had even shown up yet.
Crookedpaw is with Rainpaw, and is open to talk!
Poppyshine has not arrived yet. Whisperear stayed home. Twistpool will not be attending. Larkkit is too young to attend.
Characters : Stormdance (S) Rainfrost (R) Sunpool (Su) Wrenpaw (W) Hawkmist (H) Clan/Rank : Riverclan, Tier 5 Warrior (S) Skyclan, Tier 3 Warrior (R) Riverclan, Tier 2 Warrior (Su) Riverclan, Apprentice (W) Shadowclan, Tier 2 Warrior (H) Number of posts : 1024 Gender : Transmasc, he/they Age : 23
Subject: Re: March Gathering 2023 Fri 3 Mar 2023 - 17:07
Honeylight
Fourtrees
Honeylight bounded into the clearing beside his clanmates. He was a little tense, fur slightly puffed, given how the last few times he’d seen Fourtrees they had been overrun by twolegs. But there was no sign of them, and even their stink had begun to fade as the crowd of cats filled the gathering.
Honeylight found himself relaxing, fur laying flat once more, and he smiled. He looked towards Iceheart and Forestbreeze and waved his tail with a smile before he eagerly began to weave his way through the crowd.
He knew that a lot had changed since his capture. He was still getting caught up on all that had gone on while he was gone. But he still had friends in the other clans, and he was eager to see them once more. It didn’t take long before honey gold eyes landed on a familiar brown pelt, and his face lit up in a brighter smile.
“Adderdawn!” He called, bounding over and lifting his tail in greeting to the Windclan tom. “How are you?” He pulled to a stop, a purr rumbling through his chest. “How have you been? It’s been a while!” He didn’t mention why it had been a while. As long as he didn’t look into water long enough to see his clipped ear, or think too hard about it, he could just forget about his experience in the twoleg nest. He could just move forward.
Honeylight is talking to Adderdawn!
Rainpaw
Fourtrees
Rainpaw walked beside Crookedpaw, sticking close to him. Was he being a little protective? Maybe. He was trying not to be obvious about it. But he was reluctant to leave Crookedpaw’s side right now, so he was happy when Crookedpaw stuck close to him in return. He felt more than saw Crookedpaw tense, and he pressed harder against his taller friend in the hopes to reassure him. It’s okay. I won’t let anything happen to you. That’s what the action said, but the words quickly died in Rainpaw’s throat.
He didn’t even know if Crookedpaw was tense because of the association with the twolegs that Fourtrees now held or if he was simply…tense because it was his first time experiencing a gathering. Rainpaw was certainly overwhelmed the first time. He still is. The crowd puts him on edge every time, but for Crooked, he puts on a brave face.
The leisurely smile Crookedpaw gave him was so different from the bold grins he associated with his friend, but he just nodded in return, his own face a neutral mask. “Sure,” He said. Okay. Socialize. He could do that. Stars, how did Crookedpaw and Juniperpaw always make that look easy?
Okay. There was a cat nearby that didn’t look far from his and Crookedpaw’s age, and she looked like she was looking to talk to someone. Rainpaw looked between Crookedpaw and the unfamiliar cat for a moment, then with a small shrug, he walked over. She smelled like Thunderclan. Swallowing down his sudden nerves, Rainpaw dipped his head in greeting. “Er… hello. I’m Rainpaw. This is Crookedpaw.”
Rainpaw spoke with Crookedpaw and has approached Acornpaw!
Stormdance has not arrived yet Sunkit is too baby to attend
Subject: Re: March Gathering 2023 Fri 3 Mar 2023 - 17:14
Acornpaw jolted a little at the sound of approaching paws and a cat greeting her, glancing over her shoulder to see two SkyClan cats padding up. Rainpaw and Crookedpaw - her blinks of surprise was replaced with a large smile as she purred, shifting happily on her paws. "Oh! Hello there! I'm Acornpaw - of ThunderClan," she added, even if it wasn't entirely needed. She was sure they could pick up the scent on her but it felt important to add anyways. "Its great to meet you two! I hope everything is going well for you guys - its been...Strange trying to settle back with everything seemingly being over but such a relief..." She sighed, a wistful smile on her face as she rambled on. "Maybe I'll actually find the time to work towards my full name soon enough..."
Characters : [B]Briarkit Clan/Rank : [B]WindClan Kit Number of posts : 672 Gender : they/she| racoon in the garage Age : 20
Subject: Re: March Gathering 2023 Sat 4 Mar 2023 - 8:16
↞ JUNIPERPAW ↠
Juniperpaw straggled at the end of the SkyClanners, keeping close to her ever-so-introverted brother. Rainpaw always encouraged her to go her own way, but Juniperpaw could never gather the courage— how could she possibly leave him behind? Rainpaw was the most important cat in her life!
At least for right now, it seemed, because there was another cat that tugged at the back of Juniperpaw’s mind.
When they had last spoken, Juniperpaw had told Lichenpaw that they would next see each other in Fourtrees. She had meant it more as a threat to keep him off of SkyClan territory, but now that the gathering had came, the ragdoll molly couldn’t help but seek out a familiar grey coat among the ThunderClan crowd. Eventually she did spot him, though she didn’t immediately recognize him— Lichenpaw had changed immensely. Where there was once a pretty-coated warrior stood a scarred and limping Lichenpaw, tail bent awkwardly and missing its tip. Whatever had happened to him had scarred him pretty badly, though he seemed to be taking it in stride— unfortunately for Juniperpaw, the new additions to his appearance didn’t make him any less handsome. In fact, it made him look even more rugged and dashing, in her own humble opinion. That was irritating.
”Lichenpaw!” Juniperpaw called out to the tom, rushing over to his side. Her apprehension on approaching him a second time had been quickly overtaken by her worry for his safety. Curse her for being so caring, she supposed. If only she could learn how to keep to herself. Lichenpaw wasn’t even a friend! ”What happened to you!?”
Juniperpaw is talking to Lichenpaw! She is still open to visitors, however!
↞ SALAMANDERPAW ↠
Salamanderpaw wasn’t very big on the whole gathering thing, it seemed. She had spent her entire kithood yearning to go join her clanmates, to take that trek and meet all the cats of the forest, have an adventure— but the actual gathering, not the one in her fantasies, was incredibly boring. It was loud enough to be deafening, Salamanderpaw was surrounded by mouse-brains who wouldn’t shut up and she didn’t know, and worse of all, she had to sit there and listen to these dumb clan leaders speak about things she didn’t care about!
Gatherings were dumb. Salamanderpaw made a mental note to ask Murkyripple to let her stay home next time.
Salamanderpaw is open to talk to! Please come talk to her, she needs cheering up!
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Subject: Re: March Gathering 2023 Sat 4 Mar 2023 - 17:41
Kestrelpaw loved his brother very much. But Kestrelpaw was also very glad that his brother was not attending this Gathering. His first Gathering was, well, ruined by his brother's outburst and he didn't get to talk to a single cat. Following behind Sleepyhollow, he bid her a farewell before departing to explore the cats mingling there. His eyes caught a very nervous and a friendly looking pair of apprentices with a warrior looking on. Dipping his head in greeting, he joined the pair (well, trio, but the warrior looked quiet). "Hello! My name is Kestrelpaw. What are your names?" His voice was friendly but confident and he sat down to show comfort- perhaps that would extend to the nervous apprentice.
Kestrelpaw is talking to Falconpaw, Thrushpaw, and Smokestep.
Burdockroot grudged behind Nightstar with a grumble, avoiding eye contact with Leopardsun. StarClan strike her down before she was leader, please. They did not get along so it was better to not talk. When they arrived to the Gathering, she simply plopped herself down where the Medicine Cats sat and said nothing to any that arrived... But she did glance around for Batsong.
Burdockroot is glancing around for Batsong.
It had been moons since she had last seen Beetleshade, and truth be told, Trufflesnap was nervous about seeing Beetleshade again... What if she had moved on? She wanted things to be finalized. She wanted to leave SkyClan. But if they weren't a thing anymore, Trufflesnap needed to know. Green eyes scanned the clearing, concentrating extra hard in the hoard of ThunderClan cats... But she didn't see Beetleshade. She stood there, her usual snarl on her face, searching.
Subject: Re: March Gathering 2023 Sat 4 Mar 2023 - 18:55
Leopardsun tried not to let her apprehension get the best of her as she stepped after Nightstar into the clearing, taking her place at the base of the Great Rock. So similar and yet so different from the Jaggedrock that overlooked ShadowClan's camp, she sometimes found herself tempted to leap on top of it when no one was around. She hadn't yet given in to that particular impulse, worried that someone might catch her in the act and make some baseless assumptions about her intentions.
"I hope this evening finds you well," she greeted her fellow deputies; keeping one ear pricked up in case she had to salvage another of Nightstar's social blunders. Hopefully it would prove unnecessary, but- better to be needlessly prepared than to be caught off guard again. "It's a lovely night, isn't it?"
Leopardsun is speaking to the other deputies!Nightdancer followed Mottlestar with more energy than she'd had for some time. The requirements of training an apprentice had dragged her to her paws, forced her to speak more often and more clearly, and generally made her feel much more like herself than she had in some time. It was slow progress, her steps still trailing behind her fellow warriors by a tail-length or so, but progress all the same.
Nightdancer is open to talk to!Lightningpaw bounded alongside SkyClan, keeping behind Birdstar and staying close to Creamsky. Following his gaze, she caught the sight of two cats she didn't recognize- strange, since no other Clans had arrived by the time she spotted them, but they seemed more curious than anything. "I'll be back," she promised, dashing toward the outsiders with open curiosity. Fourtrees was neutral territory, after all; it wasn't like they had come uninvited onto Clan territory. "Hiya! I'm Lightning- what brings you here?"
Subject: Re: March Gathering 2023 Sat 4 Mar 2023 - 18:58
RiverClan was the last to enter the Fourtrees, with Perchstar at their head. It had been a rough few moons for the Clan. However, it was finally a much larger group of cats that flooded into the clearing--the proper number rather than the few remaining stragglers that had been attending recently. With a larger number of returned Clanmates at her back, Perchstar felt... less horrible. She still wasn't sure how to give in to relief just yet. But for now, not-awful was something she could learn to get used to. Her neutral face was on and she was ready to act the necessary part of leader--perhaps, she would even get to give her announcements this time if no fish-brained apprentices decided to interrupt the proceedings.
She gave one last nod to Poppyshine before gracefully leaping onto the Great Rock to join the other four leaders. It was good to see that everyone was back, with no changing faces despite the turmoil of the Twolegs. She made eye contact with Birdstar and Mottlestar, giving a nod. Though she didn't want to interrupt their conversation, recent meetings at the border with both left her feeling far more rejuvenated in their presence than the usual half-intimidation, half-disinterest that other Clans pressed upon her.
RiverClan may enter the Gathering.
Flutterpetal was in the back of the WindClan crowd. He hadn't been sure about attending this time, given what had happened the most recent time he was at Fourtrees... and what he'd heard happened from the returning patrol after they fought off the dogs. However, the disappointed look on Adderdawn's face when he said that he might not come was enough to spur him to follow the rest of the Clan out, even though his fur began to prickle nervously the closer they got to the clearing. But this time it didn't smell like foreign Twoleg implements. It smelled like all the other Clans--the foresty musk of ThunderClan, deep tree scent of SkyClan, fish smelling Riverclan, murky marshy mud from ShadowClan, and of course his own accompanying smell of the moors that he was so used to he hardly noticed it. But it seemed almost normal again. The last few moons had just been some kind of nightmare... that was all. Whisperear and the others were back. They were home. Almost everything was normal. Right?
Still, it was with a noticeably subdued demeanor that the small tom padded into Fourtrees, having lost sight of his brother among the crowd on the journey over. His eyes scanned the throng of moving cats, looking for any familiar faces. All traces of fear dropped suddenly from his figure at the sight of the two cats he wanted to see most. There, his brother Adder--and a cat who he hadn't seen since their long sojourn at Highstones together. Honeylight, his friend from ShadowClan, who he'd been afraid may have been gone forever. His worries were forgotten as he bounded over to them. "Adder, there you are! I decided to come," he told his brother with a warm smile. It was nice that the two had been hanging out with each other--now he could spend time with them both. It looked like he wouldn't regret attending the Gathering today. Flutterpetal turned to Honeylight, bright green eyes shining with joy. "Honeylight! Honeylight, I'm so glad you're all right!" He nearly ran up and nuzzled the tom before remembering that it was probably bad form to do so in front of every other cat in every other Clan. Instead, he settled for kneading the ground with his paws and purring. "Sorry I couldn't bring any flowers. They're hard to find in winter. And I wasn't sure if you'd be here, but... I'm glad!"
Flutterpetal reluctantly came, but is happy to see Adderdawn and Honeylight.
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Arcana
Characters : [F]awnshine, [Fe]nnelbreeze, [T]hrushnose, [H]arrierpaw Number of posts : 1478 Gender : Gender fluid, She/They Age : 14
Subject: Re: March Gathering 2023 Sat 4 Mar 2023 - 20:17
thrushpaw
Thrushpaw turned his head to face the apprentice who had just approached them, yellow-green eyes blinking in surprise. However, he certainly didn't mind some more company, and he grinned in reply, sitting down beside Kestrelpaw. "Nice to meet you, Kestrelpaw. I'm Thrushpaw, from ThunderClan," He re-introduced himself, "What clan are you from?"
Thrushpaw is talking to Kestrelpaw, Falconpaw, and Smokestep.
Crowspirit
Crowspirit blinked, sitting up straight as she spotted the figure of another she-cat approach them. The unfamiliar she-cat seemed rather eager to talk to the tom, and she remained silent until she would finish. Chuckling, Crowspirit returned Silverwing's smile. She would then shake her head as if to say she didn't interrupt anything. "No, it's alright! I just approached him, actually. It's nice to meet you, Silverwing."
Crowspirit is talking to Silverwing and Fuzzface!
Hawkshriek
It seemed as if everyone had arrived first. Stepping into Fourtrees with the rest of his clanmates, Hawkshriek padded carefully, his eyes scanning over the last few scattered traps around. The memory of being captured by them would be forever imprinted in his mind, and he could feel his fur bristle at the thought of meeting them again. Shaking his head, the tom settled down to a spot amongst his clanmates, remaining silent in observation.
Characters : Falconmoon, Auburnrain, Sagefeather, Asmodeus Number of posts : 3017 Gender : Female; She/Her Age : 32
Subject: Re: March Gathering 2023 Sat 4 Mar 2023 - 21:21
D A R K S P I R I T
It was extremely rare that anyone would talk to him at a gathering. He had a less than welcoming body posture and a sour or stoic expression most of the time. For him to be approached at all was a surprise to him. Darkspirit did remember Icepaw, but found that after the Dark Forest incident, he had little to say to anyone at all. That said, he wasn't about to be rude to her.
"It's Darkspirit now." He said simply, his lack of social skills apparent as he fumbled for what else to say. "Nice name isn't it? Stoatstar wanted to be sure everyone knew who and what I was before he bailed on us." He was a completely different cat from when Icepaw spoke to him before. He did give her a small smile though, albeit one borne of dark humor.
"I guess yours doesn't sound much better though. So... are you just as much of a cold-hearted cat as I am a Dark Forest cat's spawn?" And the tom honestly wondered why he didn't have any friends. Ha.
F A L C O N P A W
Falconpaw snapped back to reality and what was in front of him when an apprentice approached him. Thrushpaw of Thunderclan. Before he could speak, another apprentice from Windclan approached. He... didn't expect to be so popular. Wow. Summoning up some courage, Falconpaw smiled to them both and nodded in turn.
"I'm Falconpaw of Skyclan. Its good to meet you both." He drank in their scents to memorize them, as he had no doubt they were doing the same to him. "All bird names... hopefully we're not all bird-brains as well. I mean, I'm from Skyclan so I'm hopeless there." He gave a casual shrug, hoping the self-roasting would help him fit in better.
Actually, this socializing thing was much easier than he expected it to be. He found that he was even enjoying himself to talk to someone outside of his clan.
