Back. {ALL WINDCLAN}

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The she-cat seemed to be in a hurry, for she did see something bad may come. But she didn't know when, or where, or even who is going to cause this. All she knew was there would be more deaths, blood splattered.

Not to mention, she knew she was late for mostly, everything. The gathering was long over, for they were at Highstones longer than most would be there. It was odd, and she was quiet on the whole trip back to camp.

She looked determined, and there was almost no doubt that she got her lives. Yet, how many did she receive? She didn't even know that answer. For all she knew, she might have just 2. {Tangles/Spotted, please tell me how many. haha..}

When she arrived in camp, she already sensed that there were new kits. Probably SpottedTail, but oh well. She didn't care for that. Well, she did, but right now, she had to tell the other cats that something may come.

She padded swiftly to the high rock and leaped upon the surface, her claws scraping the surface, which she mostly did that to get a lot of attention, for this was REALLY important.

She turned around, and faced the camp. She already knew that SwiftFire, BadgerStep, and MoonSpirit would be in the center of everything, which she was thankful for. Now she spoke. Now she let out the call.

"All cats old enough to catch their own prey, gather beneath the high rock for a clan meeting!"

Her voice even changed. Not by tone, but mostly by how she felt. It was filled with pride, determination, and yet, fear.

First, before what she was going to say the trouble, she would say the deputy. She knew whom, for not only did SparklePaw summed it up, but, she trusted her more than any other cat right now. Except for MoonSight.

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((BETTER TELL ME WARRIOR NAMES IF NEEDED AND APPRENTICE NAMES. <3))

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It's Been A While

Cedarclaw had been asleep inside the nursery when her ears caught hold of a familiar voice somewhere outside. Her eyes blinked open as her mind tried to place a name and face to the unseen speaker. Foxstar, she realized, and suddenly felt wide awake. The leader had been away for quite some time- long enough for WindClan to miss another Gathering. Wherever she'd been, Foxstar had some explanations to give.

The tortoiseshell she-cat slowly rose, hoping not to disturb her kits, in hopes of getting close enough to catch the announcement. She would have preferred being able to go right up to the meeting place with the rest of her Clan, but Cedarclaw knew she couldn't leave her little ones unattended. She twitched her whiskers. It was just as had thought before- queens were confined to the nursery as much as the kits were. And she hated the idea. Her kits were wonderful, if not a little rebellious like herself, but how could one stay in there for so long without feeling cooped up and bored? Perhaps Spottedtail could kit-sit for her once the queen's own kits were old enough. But for now, Cedarclaw had to be content with taking a seat just inside of the nursery entrance.

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Something To Hide

Badgerstep had come in behind Foxstar, alongside Moonspirit and Swiftfire. It had been a long night for all of them, but particularly for his mate. The warrior glanced over to the medicine cat just for a heartbeat with a flicker of lingering concern. She had been so shaken up after meeting with StarClan, worried about how they were going to cut her off from them, or something like that. All he knew was that it had to do with them, and the kits she was going to bare. It made him feel both guilty and enraged, an unlikely combination.

The black and white tom padded over to the meeting place with the others, and sat below Foxstar in wait.



OOC: 2, 5, 9, pick a number! :/

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Swiftfire had been a bit concerned for her leader. They had hastingly left MotherMouth and Foxstar had set a determined pace to the clan. The leader had said nothing so she just shot a worried glance at her and then back at Badgerstep and Moonspirit.

As soon as they arrived to Windclan, Foxstar jumped instantly onto the high rock and told them a meeting was beginning. Swiftfire padded to the middle of the clearing and looked towards the leader with her bright green eyes. Looking around her, she saw Cedarclaw come out of the den. The agruement her and her 'mate' had had still made her uncomfortable. She didn't want the kits to be in a bad enviroment like that. It seemed to her though that the queen was much calmer. She could even see a little love left in them for her kits.

Her gaze then went to Badgerstep. Swiftfire could tell he was in a wierd mood as he sat below Foxstar.

Sighing, she wondered exactly what was wrong with him. Had it something to do with Moonspirit's dream with Starclan. Had she told him what had happened? All Swiftfire had seen before they went outside of the cave was the Medicene cat's tears. Concern washed over her since then. Swiftfire was a strong cat though and didn't show her concern towards Moonspirit.

Her gaze then went back to her leader's own. Foxstar's eyes were alight. Something was going to happen! She knew that gaze anywhere.

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((I'mma pick 5. ; I think it would be a good number instead of 9, since of what she has done. Unless, spotted, you think 7 would be better. ))

The leader stood there, the wind ruffling her orange, white, and black fur. It was calming, but at this time, for right now, it didn't seem calming. All she could think about right now was that tragic incident that is bound to happen, yet, she didn't wish to say anything about it til a Deputy was made. At least.

Her eyes scanned across the clearing, noticing that not everyone was out yet. She would have to wait til at least a few more cats came. Then, she saw SootClaw appear, sitting a bit far from CedarClaw. She didn't know why, there must of been something wrong there.

Then she saw SpottedTail pad out of the nursery, sitting right next to Cedarclaw. She didn't know if they became good friends or not, but SpottedTail seemed to try to make a light conversation. And look at that- her stomach wasn't fat, she must of had her kits.

"Hey CedarClaw. How are you?"

SpottedTail mew'd.

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(((I know I have no say in this but, 7 is supposed to be a lucky number '~')))

Moonspirit was very fragile at the moment, her pawsteps were weak with exhaustion and her eyelids drooped with tiredness and a restless sleep. She padded over to a corner and laid down, her eyes just open enough to watch the meeting. She was so tired she just wanted to sleep.

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I'm So Sick

Cedarclaw's eyes had darted to Sootclaw's black pelt as soon as she'd seen him go by, but she forced her eyes forward again in the next split second. As long as her kits were asleep there was nothing to hold back her claws. It was the chance to let out the pent up anger she could feel boiling in her belly. But, for some reason, she couldn't force her claws to even unsheathe.

Why was that? After everything the tom had caused her, she deserved the chance to make him regret it the rest of his life. But as she sat there, looking away from him, she couldn't bring herself to cast a glare. Was it because of what had happened while her real mind hadn't been in control? Because of how she'd thought she'd felt? Had she gone soft? No way. I just need time... To wake up.

The tortoiseshell's ears pricked when she realized another cat had come right up to her without Cedarclaw even having noticed. She'd been too distracted. She turned her head to see Spottedtail, and gave a twitch of the whiskers in greeting. "Hello, Spottedtail," she replied blankly. "I suppose I'm about as good as I could be in this position." The she-cat looked her over. This she-cat was a real queen, one who had wanted kits and loved her mate. She was the kind of cat Cedarclaw had despised before. Now she herself might as well have been in the same situation.

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I See You Standing There

When he saw Moonspirit crumple nearby, Badgerstep's heart went out to her. He hadn't ever seen her so down, so broken. It just wasn't like her. The warrior longed to pad over to where she lay, to nuzzle her cheek and tell her everything was going to be alright. But he couldn't- not with all of these cats around. It was just horrible.

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"I see."

SpottedTail knew that CedarClaw wasn't so hip with her, nor was she hip with the whole "queen" idea. She didn't blame her, yet, she did. If you know what she means.

"Hm.. I wonder what FoxStar is going to do now."

She shrugged a bit.

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SootClaw looked over at CedarClaw, and then away once more. He had nothing to say.

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FoxStar looked over at all of her cats, and spoke once more.

"There is one kit down there, that has to be named as an apprentice. It appears that most cats have forgotten about this young she-kit. Nightkit, step forth."

She announced, watching the young she-kit step forward. She seemed to be excited, yet unhappy. She was about 15 moons old now. So, this must be awkward.

"Nightkit from this moment forth, before you gain your warrior name, you will be known as NightPaw. Badgerstep, you are ready to take on an apprentice. You will be NightPaw's mentor."

{If you already have one, please say so..}

NightPaw squealed, and hopped over to BadgerStep to bump noses.

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Taking Away What I Had Close

The black and white warrior's eyes widened as his name was called. Him? An apprentice? A grin spread over his face. He'd never had an apprentice before, and wouldn't it be great to... His smile faltered a little. But that would mean he'd have to spend more time with Nightpaw, and less with Moonspirit. His spirits began to fall, but he couldn't let that show on the outside. He had to be the pleased warrior getting his first apprentice.

Badgerstep kept the same look on his face as the grown she-cat touched, or rather, bumped noses with him. "Thank you, Foxstar," he mewed without looking at her. Maybe I won't need to spend that much time with her after all. She's practically full grown as it is!

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NightPaw sat by BadgerStep, and looked downwards.

"Badgerstep.. I know that I am the oldest Apprentice right now with the least experience.. But don't expect me to learn quickly. But, push me hard, I want to learn. I want to be ready to be a warrior."

She mew'd, looking back up at him.

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FoxStar nodded at BadgerStep, and then rose her head up once more.

"I know I have yet to call a deputy, but I wish to now."

She mew'd, her paws moving in an extreme fast pace.

"SwiftFire, you have been there at times of need, and you have disobeyed me, but for the good. Right now, I believe you are the wisest choice. SwiftFire, you are the new Deputy of WindClan!"

Before any cheers were made, she made sure to speak quickly.

"There is no time to hunt right now, there is no time for anything. A great danger is near everyone, I don't know what it is, or when, but we must be ready. I fear that it is RiverClan, though, since of what we did."

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Ashstorm padded into the clearing a bit late, dropping a small vole by the fresh kill pile before sitting down to listen. Yet again, she had been passed up for an apprentice. How suprising. She was young, yes, but she was experienced. Very experienced. Hadn't she fought against Riverclan the last time? Did Foxstar not trust her with an apprentice? She didn't know and just silently sat there, her tail covering her black paws. She watched as a deputy was named. About time, she thought bitterly. Why was it she was NEVER in a good mood anymore?

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GoosePaw suddenly poofed out of no where, and tackled AshStorm down. He purred loudly and nuzzled her cheek gently.

"Mai rare bird!"

He purred once more, his tail swishing. He really didn't understand clan-life that much at all.

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Swiftfire's ears pricked as a new apprentice was made. She mewed a cheer for the old kit who could now be an apprentice. "Nightpaw, Nightpaw, Nightpaw!", she yowled with the others in the clearing.

Suddenly, when Foxstar began to talk of a deputy, her gaze shot up towards the leader once more. She finally picked one! I hope its a good choice...perhaps my prayers to Starclan helped her decide it was best for the clan?

Then her mouth dropped open in complete surprise as her name was called and Foxstar justified her being made deputy. Everything about her told how astonished she was about this predicament. She gained her composure quickly though and allowed a grin upon her muzzle...until Foxstar continued.

News! It was horrific and made every hair stand on her pelt. Riverclan was going to attack back?! It wasn't really surprising, but she thought maybe Riverclan would have just given a warning and not attacked at all. Anger coursed through her. Was her venture towards their territory mean nothing? This time, she'd fight for her clan. This fight was justified!

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Ashstorm squealed before she realized who it was. "Hey My-Goosepaw." Ashstorm said, correcting herself.

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((Hey, I got a little idea, Spotted and Goldy. I'll pm you about it later~))

NightPaw started to shake.

"Battle? I'm not even trained yet!"

She squealed.

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GoosePaw purred, and just kept nuzzling. He couldn't help it.

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FoxStar just stared at her cats, and just sat there.

"SwiftFire.. Come speak to me, alone, please."

She mew'd, and walked to her den.

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Time Goes By

Cedarclaw was silent as Foxstar announced the deputy. It made her think. Could she have had the chance to become deputy herself if this thing with Sootclaw hadn't happened? The tortoiseshell had always told herself that she didn't need to be deputy or leader to prove herself- she could do just that by being the best warrior WindClan had to offer. Things would have changed, however, if it had been Sootclaw's name that had been called out in Swiftfire's place. Did she want that position now that it was out of her reach forever?

She sighed quietly to herself, then felt her eyes liven when she heard of an oncoming trouble. Was Foxstar suggesting a battle was to be brought by RiverClan soon? The fur along her spine bristled, and her claws sunk into the ground. Well, let them come. They'll see that we're not one to be messed with... But then Cedarclaw remembered. She was a new queen. She couldn't fight in this battle. She felt her fur flatten and claws retreat. Great, another perk of being a queen.

But she could still make it up in defending the nursery, couldn't she? Spottedtail was a newer queen than she. If any raid was to be made on the nursery, the tortoiseshell she-cat would be ready to rip every RiverClan pelt to shreds.

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Things Don't Go My Way

Badgerstep snarled at the thought of RiverClan coming to their camp. They'd pay when they did. They didn't know Foxstar had her lives now.

Wait, does she? he glanced up to the leader with puzzlement in his eyes. She had gone to the Moonstone, but she hadn't told any cat if she had gotten the put-off lives. I hope she got them. Otherwise we really could be in trouble.

The black and white tom looked to his new apprentice and gave a little smile. "Don't worry- you won't be fighting. You may be older than a normal new apprentice, but you're right when you say you have no training. You could help Moonspirit in the medicine cat's den." If only you would learn fast, though! he couldn't help but think. He hated the idea of having to spend all his time training an apprentice, mentor or not, when he could spend it with Moonspirit.