CLAN MEETING- Old and New Faces

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The small blue apprentice was arriving calmly back at the RiverClan camp with his tail flicking slowly to and fro in silent thought. His mind was still behind him, concerning the small family of cats that he, as well as a couple other Clanmates, had come across in the frost near the river. No at could be bothered to answer his question, apparently, so he was doing his best to solve the little mystery in his head.

A queen named Honeydew and her two kits had showed up on RiverClan territory without any explanation he had caught ear of, and had been greeted by both Dappledleaf and Miraclefur as an old friend. No threats or questions had been voiced. That left few possibilities in answers, but deciding on the correct one was the trick. The she-cat must have either been a loner that had been on good terms with RiverClan, or had once been a Clan member. But she hadn't been treated as a traitor, so wouldn't that mean that she had left without cause? Then what was her reason?

Pebblepaw's whiskers twitched irritably. The medicine cat apprentice hated not being sure on things. But the small tom didn't make a big fuss over it, and rather just looked over his shoulder to catch glimpse of the strange cats that he had intended on leading back into the camp. No doubt they were cold and hungry. They would need shelter soon- especially the kits. So moving as quickly as possible to escape the falling snowflakes and bitter wind were a first priority.

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Dappledleaf carried her kit into the nursery, the calico she-cat's pelt dotted with snow. She set down her little son, shaking herself to loose the snow and padded back out into the snow to bring her children a mouse. She set it down inside the den, the bird being enough to feed her kits happily and still leave a few mouthfuls for herself leftover. But she wouldn't go back over to where Honeydew and her kits had been. No, it didn't seem fitting.

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Pebblepaw wasn't the only one just returning to camp. Riverclan's old deputy, now the new leader, was returning from his trip to highstones. And by the revived and determined look on his face, Stormstrike was indeed Stormstar now. He was ready to lead his clan and bring Riverclan to their golden age. He barely noticed the snow that fell on his shoulders, one because he was so focused and because his thick pelt repelled water easily. When he finally reached his camp, he just saw his mate disappearing into the nursery and he smiled. It was good to be home.

But first things first. He made his way onto the the high rock (thats where they announce here right?), taking it in one bound with his powerful muscles. He waited one second before letting out the yowl he had been waiting for: "All cats old enough to catch their own prey, meet under rock for an announcement!!" Great Starclan, that felt good to call that.

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Pebblepaw blinked in surprise, stopping in his tracks, even, as a whirl of fur dashed ahead of him. The scent that the air managed to hold onto retrained the scent of cold, rock, and Stortmstrike. No. By now, he must be Stormstar. The small blue tom watched as the newest RiverClan leader blazed through the snowy camp and swarmed up to the peak of the Highrock. His call then rang through the frozen air that hung over the camp. It was time for a Clan meeting- and perhaps a new deputy? Pebblepaw twitched his whiskers in curiosity. It was high time for it. It had been a slow transition since Firestar's leadership. Perhaps now that would come to an end.

The medicine cat apprentice looked over his shoulder, where Honeydew and her kits remained. "Our leader just called for a meeting. There wouldn't be a better time to introduce you all. Go over to the tall rock there are wait." With another twitch of his whiskers, Pebblepaw bounded lightly over the snow to the meeting place, taking a spot close enough to the high rock so that he would hear the new leader's words best, and waited.

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Dappledleaf heard Stormstrike...no StormSTAR's call and bounded out of the den purring madly. She leapt up onto the high rock, nuzzling him before falling back, the calico she-cat curling her tail across her paws happily. Things were going better and Dappledleaf was ecstatic.

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Owlflight poked his head out of the warriors den and scanned the clearing. Cats were gathering around the highrock, replying to their new leaders call. The maine coon spotted Stormstrike-Stormstar now- and padded out of the den to join the rest of the clan.

Curling his tail over his paws, he thought, What's this all about? Probably a speech to get the clan's hopes up after Firestar's death. He remembered hearing something about three cats, a queen and her kits, returning to Riverclan. Perhaps he'd also announce something about that, to.

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Snowkit shrunk back a bit as the tom, Pebblepaw, spoke to the three. She let out a quiet whimper and pressed herself into her mother's fur. The white kit didn't like it here in this odd place, surrounded by unfamiliar cats. She just wanted to go home.

Upon hearing the apprentice's words, she gingerly placed a paw forward, more out of fear that he'd hurt them then of just doing what he said. He looked at her brother to make sure that he had her back before taking a few more steps forward.

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Maplepaw padded out of the apprentice's den, eyes half open in bordem. She really had no concern for what was going on amongst her clan. She'd grown even more selfish then she usually was. She was concidering leaving the clan to live as a loner. Not like anyone ever took notice of her supiriority.

She stared at the high rock, staring at Stormstar for a moment or two before looking at Honeydew and her kits. If Stormstar allowed them into the clan, she'd be furious. From the stories she heard, Honeydew had willingly given up her life as a clan cat. Only a weakling would crawl back to the clan they left begging for a place there. It sickened her, really. Then again, she was sickened by many things.

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Suncloud's dainty paws walked towards the group of cats converging near the middle of the camp clearing. Her steps weren't per say exuberant, but rather sad. The Riverclan leader had died and gone to Starclan and they hadn't even seen it coming. It was like Starclan had just ripped her life from them. Her heart hurt like her clanmates, but it would beat regularly when Stormstar gained their respect. He had been a great deputy and he would be a great leader.

Her eyes tipped towards the highrock, the sunlight casting them in light. Orange tabby fur glowed in the light amongst the last of the winter's fury. Amongst her clan, she felt all sorts of feelings, but most were hope. With that thought she knew she could get over this death with their help. Just looking up to that rock and beholding Stormstar's strong posture assured her everything would be well in Riverclan and nothing had changed except that they had one less cat. She'd watch them from above and guide their new leader, she was sure. Firestar had been so great, even till the end. Yeah, she sent them into meaningless battles with Windclan, but she had forgiven the leader ever since the young Windclan warriors had tried to stop it and Firestar and tried to listen. Hopefully, Stormstar would be so understanding....

The she-cat waited patiently for the new leader to address his clan and confirm that he had indeed gained his name from Starclan. Well?