#splinterpaw

[pikaclan]

Moon 178

SplinterClan

Rattlerun is caught eating on patrol and is banned from hunting patrols for the moon + elder duty

Cybelecrash retires early to the elder's den (by 5 moons if 120 is the average)

Some harsh thoughts from a compassionate cat . . . perhaps Finchrush is too inexperienced; his apprentice died before training finished after all

Things seem to have mended with FlightClan, but some cats are still wary of the fact two of their elders have died near their border in the history of PikaClan

[whispering-in-the-woods]

MOON 1

Angsty teen yells at child (they both have trauma)

FIRST | NEXT(TBA)

[quiet-clangen]

MOON 11 (part 3/3):

What a way to end the first year, huh? :y

What I found the most tragic is how Bogtwist's trait went from troublesome back to nervous. Also I guess the fact that Splinterpaw was 3 exp away from being a warrior... And after waking up from losing her first life, the first thing Greenstar saw was her first apprentice dead.

MOON 0

MOON 11 (part 2/3)

MOON 12

[plushieclan]

Moon 4 Gathering

< previous | next > | all >>

“Ish dish enough frefkill?” Nightflower muffled through two mice crammed into her mouth.

Darkstar chuckled. “Hey, you shouldn’t have your mouth full when speaking, Nightflower.”

She spits the mice out onto the ground. “Heh, sorry Dad.”

Still, he nodded affirmatively. “With Shimmersky’s fish and Gingerclaw’s bluejay, we should have enough food for the gathering.”

“Darkstar! Darkstar!” a large bundle of orange fur barreled towards the two cats, crashing into Nightflower.

She laughed. “What’s wrong, Tigerkit?”

The ball of fluff straightened himself out until he resembled a normal cat. “Applepaw’s being mean again. She snapped at Pebblekit!”

Darkstar sighed. “Acting out isn’t going to make me change my mind. I’ll have a talk with Blossomtail.”

“About what?” Nightflower asked.

“I decided to have Applepaw stay behind this Gathering. She’s been too irresponsible as of late.”

“I suppose that makes sense.” she probably also would have been sulking if she was left behind.

“You know, since I’m so helpful…” Tigerkit started.

“No Gatherings until you’re an apprentice.” Darkstar sighed.

—

The Gathering itself was just as bustling. The fresh kill was deposited atop the grates of the flaming barrel for the after-gathering feast. Nightflower still didn’t do well with fire, so she handed off her freshkill to Dawnpaw. She decided to meet up with Lynxpaw and Firepaw while Dawnpaw took care of the food.

Firepaw wasn’t hard to find. Her bright red fur was like a beacon, even among a sea of other ginger cats. She was sat with Lynxpaw, who looked very happy.

“What’s the occasion?” Nightflower asked as she padded over.

“My warrior ceremony!” Lynxpaw declared, the enthusiasm palpable in her voice. “I’m Lynxclaw now.”

Firepaw looked glum. “I wish. My mentor’s been ignoring my training… I’ll never be a warrior at this rate.”

Lynxclaw paused. “I’m sorry Firepaw. That sucks.”

“Ah… whatever. I think Smallcloud is just getting sick or something. I don’t know why he’s been ignoring me.”

“Oh… I can’t imagine how you must be feeling.” Nightflower said. Even Leopardcloud, stuck in the nursery, still made sure she kept up her training when she wasn’t able to be there.

A large silence fell over the Gathering. It was time to start; the first leader stepped to the front. This moon, it was Redstar.

“To start, Swampclan has been well. Our kits are well-fed, and will grow strong. Our apprentices, even more so.” Redstar stated simply, before stepping back.

“I heard that those kits born last moon were his.” Lynxclaw whispered to Nightflower. “Jaggedkit and Sharpkit, I think they’re named. Poor kits. Now they have to turn out evil with those names.”

Nightflower wasn’t so sure, but she wasn’t willing to be scolded for talking during the Gathering.

Next, Finchstar took the front.

“My son and his mate have had a litter of three healthy kits! We thank Starclan for them.” He showed an uncharacteristic amount of emotion, before frowning again. His tone was grave. “Unfortunately, one of our border patrols was ambushed by a coyote. One of our apprentices, Splinterpaw, did not make it. We ask other clans to increase their patrols and stay wary until the coyote has left our lands.”

Whispers carried over the crowd— uncertain, and somewhat panicked, before the Wanderers representative spoke up.

“It will not take long for the coyote to leave. The Twolegs will chase it out once they notice it. Remain alert, but calm, while on patrol.” the representative stepped back, allowing Badgerstar to step forward.

“We have two new warriors, as well as one new cleric apprentice.” he drawled, seemingly not caring. “Lynxclaw, Locustclaw, and Mitepaw.” He paused to allow the clans to cheer.

Nightflower made sure to cheer extra hard for her good friend, who seemed extremely flattered by all the attention. Firepaw, on the other hand, looked like her flames had been doused by a heavy rainfall.

After the noise had died down, he spoke again. “We grieve the loss of our beloved Seedwhisker, who succumbed to illness. May my son carry on his path of benevolence in Starclan, just as he did in life.” he bowed his head, ushering in a moment of silence.

Nightflower looked over at Starleaf. Her mother was close with Seedwhisker, right? He was one of the members of her prophecy journey. Her mother was huddled up with her Grangeclan friends, Dovelight and Pearlheart.

The silence was broken with a single exclamation.

“Seedwhisker!”

Now, every clan was looking at the three mollies. Pearlheart was staring at the faded outline of a tom, though Nightflower couldn’t pick out any of the details. He was glowing a bright blue, which certainly wasn’t a real pelt color. Was that… a Starclan cat?

“What’s she looking at?” Lynxclaw asked, confusion lacing her voice.

“You don’t see the glowing cat in front of her?” Nightflower said.

Firepaw shook her head. “She’s just staring at nothing.”

“Well, there’s a Starclan cat right in front of her!”

Nightflower quickly looked around. Badgerstar had his head in his paws, and Bonestripe looked shocked. Finchstar merely looked confused, and Redstar was simply annoyed.

Clouds began to crowd around the full moon, blotting out all but a small circle in the middle.

Darkstar took the front, interrupting the moment. “Starclan has spoken. The Gathering has ended for now.” he jumped down, gathering the clanmates.

Nightflower barely had a moment to say goodbye to her friends when she was pulled away with the rest of Crystalclan.

He padded over to Nightflower as they left the Gathering. “Your mother is staying behind.”

“What was that?” Nightflower asked her father.

“You could see it, couldn’t you? How well?” he dodged her question.

“But— well, yes. I could see the glowing blue cat. I couldn’t tell who it was though. Was he from Starclan?”

He nodded to her. “So not well. I see… yes, that glowing cat was a Starclan cat.”

“But why did that ghost appear?”

“To say goodbye.” Darkstar replied. “or maybe to give a warning. We won’t know until we ask your mother.”

“I guess that food will go to waste now…” she said absentmindedly.

“It won’t. Don’t worry about it.” he licked her forehead. “Come on. Let’s go home.”

As he walked away, Nightflower could only wonder what Starclan was thinking. Perhaps she’d ask her mother. Hopefully her mother was willing to share what she’d learned.

—

“Beware the jagged thorns of the lake, for they will sink into you like a lifeline.” Pearlheart repeated back to the other two.

“What could that mean?” Starleaf asked, worry in her eyes.

“I don’t know Leafy.” Pearlheart had a worried look on her face. “But he said the message was for you.”

Dovelight turned to Starleaf. “If you need extra warriors, Grangeclan will send them.”

Starleaf shook her head. “No. I will not put your clanmates in danger. We will handle this ourselves.”

Pearlheart pressed against Starleaf’s side, letting out a sad huff. “Be safe Leafy. Please.”

“I will, Pearlheart. I promise.” Starleaf spared one last look towards the spot where Seedwhisker supposedly stood, thoughts swirling with confusion and fear.

She turned and walked away.

[mapleclan-lifegen]

🌿Nightleaf’s age: 20 moons🌿

Moon 21 - Greenleaf

After three long moons, the war with CypressClan has finally come to an end. Flickerstar announced it to the entire clan while she was on top of the highrock, her tail flicking behind her as she looked down at the clan below her. Warriors cheered, but not Nightleaf. Everyone around Nightleaf seemed happy about the end of the war, but Nightleaf would be lying if he said he didn’t enjoy the conflict. Sure, the war tired him out, made him stressed, and he should be happy but he wasn’t. The war was enjoyable. Moosefreckle seemed to have noticed Nightleaf’s mood, and walked over to the medicine cat. Moosefreckle took Nightleaf aside before the rest of the clan could notice Nightleaf wasn’t cheering, and Moosefreckle asked what was wrong, his tail wrapped around Nightleaf’s shoulders in a comforting way. Nightleaf lied, there was no way he was admitting to anyone that he liked the war with CypressClan. Nightleaf just said he was frustrated about the lack of herbs growing around the territory.

While Nightleaf and Moosefreckle were talking, three more kits were made into apprentices. Firpaw, Antpaw, and Spinterpaw. Firpaw’s mentor is Pigeonclover, Antpaw’s mentor is Fruitshard, and Splinterpaw’s mentor is Strikewhisp. After the ceremony, Moosefreckle went to CypressClan in an effort to smooth CypressClan’s relationship with Mapleclan. Unfortunately, it only seemed to make things worse. Perhaps it was on purpose? Riverfrost no longer has a stomachache

Longpaw no longer has a running nose

Cloverlarch is no longer shivering

[queenmoth2]

HyenaClan Allegiances

This is by the end of year 1.

StarClan

(order of Death)

Morningeyes — the daughter of Hyenastar and the first med cat of the Clan. She died just 4 moons into the year; Morning was attacked by a fox on the third moon, but got a fever and tragically died. When she was alive her healing and connection to StarClan were greatly valued. Sibs: Fringeblur

Talonwater — an adventure molly, whose mother died as a kit, yet this didn’t stop her. She continued to move forward and receive her warrior name. Sadly, she died just 2 days later on the same moon as Morningeyes. She was killed by a large dog while on a border patrol, she distracted the dog so her Clanmates had a chance to escape. A Heroic… but tragic death.

Obsidiansurge — a fierce and responsible molly who died a moon after saving a kit from a fire in the camp. This camp a great shock to the Clan (and me), she had great Matron potential and after her death Rowanstar started to get very paranoid about Clan. Parent: Onetail. Sibs: Spruceleaf

Driftchase — thoughtful tom, who follow the rule and did his duties with all his power. Nobody was ever left alone with him in Clan. He died after he was bitten a venomous snake. Aunt: Onetail. Cousin: Obsidiansurge & Spruceleaf

Grovekit — charismatic 6 moon old kit, who died tragically of green-cough before his apprentice ceremony. As a kit generally dream of being a hunter and playing with his siblings. Parent: Mucha. Sibs: Grasspaw, Featherpaw, Splinterpaw

Mottledstripe — she’s bold warrior who’s also the sister of Hyenastar. Unlike her ambitious sister, Mottledstripe never really wanted to a leadership position. But she becomes a Sister after Obsidiansurge death since she was the only logical option. But it wasn’t an easy term. By this point Rowanstar started to become paranoid with all the death and cat standing up to her, she force a nursing Mottle to punish Fringe for his transgressions. This left extremely weak and she would later die leaving her kits behind.

First Year Allegiance

Matron: ROWANSTAR — a bloodthirsty she-cat, with only 8 lives remaining. She was good leader, but the stress of too many cats dying in the first year left her scared and fearing HyenaClan's survival. This has led her to harshly punish Fringeblur with a nursing Mottledstripe for assisting. Leaving her with more problems and later with the second death of the Sister position. She hopes that this spring will bring good fortune.

Kits: Lightdart

Sister: MUCHA — she was giving birth in HyenaClan territory when she was found by Fringeblur and Sprucepaw while out gathering herbs. She stayed in the nursery briefly to nurse her kits, and then she was like, bye. She does love her kits, but her inexperience in raising kits made keep her distant. This led to becoming disengage in her kits lives, living her with the ability to not even grieve Grovekit death. The only cat she interacts with is Lightdart. But she generally stays in her lane, doesn’t do much, and was only chosen because she is the oldest cat with an apprentice.

Kits: Grasspaw, Grovekit, Featherpaw, and Splinterpaw

Medicine Cat: SPRUCELEAF — a founding member who started as a warrior apprentice under her sister, Obsidian-surge. But she began to get visions from StarClan, which her sister couldn’t understand, but Lightdart did, and he believed she was being sent to do something. After Morningeyes' injury, it was clear to Lightdart what the message was, and he preached to his mother about StarClan's vision. Sprucepaw, at the time, was changed to med cat apprentice. However, Fringeblur took over her training since Morningeyes was too injured to do it. But everything works out for the best, though she does miss Morningeyes and Fringeblur in the med cat den, and even with her full name, she still makes many mistakes. She is doing her best, at least keeping the current cats alive.

Parents: Onetail; Sibs: Obsidian-surge

Warriors: PODSPIKE — she was found as an orphan 4-month-old kit in HyenaClan territory by Onetail during a patrol. It wasn’t long before she became an apprentice; she was given to Obsidian-surge after Sprucepaw became a med cat apprentice. During her training with Obsidian, she didn’t pay much attention and was always lent back to camp because she couldn’t focus. She is a prankster under Obsidian-surge. After her death, either out of guilt or because her new mentor was the leader, she started to become more serious and wanted to be a warrior as quickly as possible. She received her name at 12 months of age, which honors her frankness.

MOONBUZZ — she was an so call apprentice from a group of cats in the city, who wished to join the HyenaClan. But as quickly as she joined, she got a case of a white cough that prevented her from leaving the camp. Mucha, her mentor, tried to offer some support. When she finally recovered, she put herself to work, and though late, she received her full name in the last moon.

Apprentice: FEATHERPAW — She and her brothers were raised in the Clan, and their mother was never there for them. She was the kit Obsidian-surge saved when the fire broke out. After this, she became very distant from her mother and mainly just played with her brothers as kits; it became even more severe when one of her brothers, Grovekit, died just before their warrior ceremony, though she did a great job of masking her grief with a cheerful and outgoing attitude. For now, she is the apprentice to Podspike, and she’s training hard to get the warrior name early, and she hopes it ends with -claw.

Hunters: FRINGEBLUR — He’s the son of Hyenastar and the older brother of Morningeyes, and much like his sister he also has an affinity with prophecy. But being born a tom has halted all his dreams and ambitions as a kit. In the present he has learned to live with and is now seen as valuable member of the Clan. He was sad when his sister and even sadder when he had to leave the med cat position after training Spruceleaf. On the 9th mooon he stood up to Rowanstar because of her rash decision and got punished for it and now he’s in the med den healing.

LIGHTDART — The spoiled son of Rowanstar, he’s in full belief of his place in the Clan and is a strict follower of the Code. He was the mate of Obsidian-surge and though he’s stop mourning his love for her never truly left and he still wishes she was here with him. Light also the one that was able to interpret the signs from StarClan and informed his mother avoiding a larger tragedy. Being the only hunter he’s now training Grasspaw and Splinterpaw.

Apprentices: GRASSPAW — a righteous tom, who join the Clan with his family in the third moon. Out of all of his siblings he was the one most closest to Grovekit. Grass was the glue for his brothers, but after Grove’s death, Grass became vigilant in his apprenticeship and always wanted to make sure everything was in his place.

SPLINTERPAW — a bold tom, who join the Clan with his family in the third moon. As a kit he was the loudest of the brothers and had similar ambitions to that of Featherpaw. He grieve the death of Grove. But unlike Grass, Splinterpaw made sure Grovekit can see he was trying to achieve more than what was offered him.

Elders: ONETAIL — a bloodthirsty elder, who use to be the Sister of the Clan, and fierce warrior. She now carries for the kits and tells stories about her adventures when she was young. She mourn the death of oldest daughter, but was happy with Spruceleaf high rank position. She doesn’t intervene in Rowanstar’s madness, she’s more interested in keeping herself pampered and remembered as great warrior who gave her Clan everything.

Kits: Obsidian-surge, Spruceleaf

Nephew: Driftchase

Kits: FURZE-kit 🚺, MYSTY-kit🚹, & HEART-kit 🚹— 5 moon old kits, were born to Mottledstripe. Before her death, they would play and run around camp with no care in the world. This change with the death of their mother, with Furzekit taking a greater hit and leaving bond to her den not being able to move or eat. Luckily her brothers, and the rest of Clan were there to lift her spirit up.

[phloxclan]

Moon 30 - Winter

Copseshiver and Springsprout have 2 kits! Dogkit - Brown speckled molly with hazel eyes and long fur, polite, quick to make peace Halfkit - Yellow/brown marbled molly with hazel eyes, lonesome, quick witted

Laurelpaw has whitecough, and Fiercefern's wound is infected.

Weevilsun recovered, and Peatwish convinced her to help in the healer's den.

Duckplume gives Yellowpaw blueberries to wear.

Aspenswipe checks on Halfkit and hopes Copseshiver notices her. Splinterpaw argues with Aspenswipe, and Copseshiver is annoyed.

Graytooth finds an abandoned kit and brings him to the clan. Thistlekit - Light gray ticked tabby tom with sunlit ice eyes, 3 moons old, lonesome, picky nest builder, has paralyzed hind legs.

Lilacbat finds an injured cat by the thunderpath and brings him to the clan. Squirreldapple - Brown speckled and white tom with heather blue eyes, 44 moons old, adventurous, good fighter.

Moon 31

Lemonpaw realizes that tom no longer describes her. She is now a trans molly.

Lemonpaw earns the warrior name Lemonlily.

Springsprout and Mottledleaf both recover.

Springsprout spars with Thistlekit.

iPod races her Curlclan rival.

Dogkit pretends to be Weevilsun.

Moon 32

Splinterpaw and Yellowpaw become warriors - Splintergale and Yellowtalon.

Laurelpaw recovered.

Fiercefern recovers, and immediately leaves and brings back a litter of 4 kits, refusing to talk about where they came from. Flailkit - Brown tabby and white molly with heather blue eyes, insecure, careful listener. Primkit - White tom with a ginger patch and copper eyes, insecure, moss-ball hunter Haykit - Brown speckled tom with yellow eyes, daydreamer, moss-ball hunter Pantherkit - White molly with brown specks and dark blue eyes, daydreamer, moss-ball hunter

Fiercefern helps Peatwish gather herbs and he admits he's concerned about his legacy. Peatwish reassured him.

Sprites:

Previous - Next

[boilingrain]

Three medicine cats? In Nettleclan? Say it ain’t so

Nettleclan hit 50 Moons, so here's the gremlins at this point in time.

[cj-writes-things]

Love over Law chapter 8

(Credit to my sister for Jadefur, Duskstar, Featherlight, Canyonbreeze and maybe Pebblestep, I can't remember which of us came up with him tbh)

~~~

Chapter 1 • Chapter 7

The next three weeks passed in a blur of battle practice, hunting, and evenings spent with friends. Wolfpaw was tired, but happy, and she faced every new day with enthusiasm.

None of the other apprentices had mentioned the "rabbit incident," except for Splinterpaw.

He had shown up in front of her den the next morning to tell her he was sorry for his insensitivity. Wolfpaw had been mildly surprised to see genuine regret written in the young tom's expression, and she accepted his apology. Amends made, the apprentices continued on with their daily lives as usual.

Well, until today.

The black-and-white she-cat padded across camp carrying her fresh-kill. Once again, Sparrowthorn was missing, as she had been several times over the last moon.

Wolfpaw couldn't help but wonder where her mother disappeared to every few days, and her suspicions grew with every absence. Narrowing her eyes in annoyance, she dropped the product of her hunt, a squirrel, on the fresh-kill pile and made her way to the apprentice den.

Fawnpaw was there, seemingly waiting for her. The brown-and-white she-cat looked like she might burst with excitement; she clearly had some news to share.

"What's going on?"

"Wolfpaw! Okay, just one more now…"

"What in the woods are you talking about?"

"I need to tell you guys something, but I'm waiting for all the apprentices to get here."

"Okay…?"

"My brothers are in Claypaw's log- his is the biggest and therefore the best for meeting in- and now you're here, so now we're just waiting for Lilacpaw. I told her earlier to come by our den when she finishes her duties for the day. Once she gets here, I can tell you all what Jadefur said!"

Fawnpaw's eyes were wide, searching the clearing for the medicine cat apprentice. Her tail twitched restlessly, eager to start the meeting.

"All right then," Wolfpaw laughed, amused by her friend's impatient elation.

She joined the boys in the biggest den, lying down near one end of the log and crossing her black forepaws neatly.

"Either of you know what this is about?" she asked, getting a shrug from Splinterpaw. Claypaw looked out at his sister, a faint grin on his face.

"I might have an idea," he replied vaguely.

Pawsteps in the stone clearing alerted eager Fawnpaw, who leapt to her feet and exuberantly invited the newcomer into the apprentice den. Lilacpaw stepped into the log tentatively, a troubled look on her face, but Fawnpaw didn't waste a heartbeat in starting the "meeting" once her friends were all gathered.

"So," she began, amber eyes bright, "I'm sure you're all wondering why I've called you in here."

The gathered cats nodded in confirmation.

"Well, you know how every full moon Duskstar, Featherlight, Canyonbreeze, and a bunch of the warriors get to go to this big gathering of the clans at the Claw Stones?"

The other apprentices nodded again, beginning to understand what she was so excited about.

Fawnpaw continued, "Well guess what? There's going to be a full moon in two nights, and since we've been doing so well with our training…" -at that, she threw a dirty look at Splinterpaw- "Jadefur told me that she and Pebblestep talked to Duskstar, and we get to go to the gathering!"

Fawnpaw finished relaying the news with a delighted smile, hitting her head on the inside of the log as she bounced up and down triumphantly.

Lilacpaw and Splinterpaw didn't share the joy, however.

Lashing his tail, the dark brown tabby stepped forward.

"You said Pebblestep and Jadefur; that's just Claypaw's mentor, and yours. What about Mudleap?"

Fawnpaw ducked her head and glanced up at her brother sheepishly. Splinterpaw sighed.

"I don't get to go with you guys, do I," he said dejectedly; it was a statement, rather than a question.

"Sorry…"

"No, it's fine. I get it. I haven't 'behaved' like the rest of you. They don't want the other clans to see the 'imperfect apprentice.' What do I care?"

With that, the young tom left the log, disappearing into his own to brood.

Fawnpaw's bright expression faded, her tail drooping. Her chipper attitude cracked as she sighed. "I'll go talk to him… if he'll let me," she added under her breath, and crept out into the rapidly fading sunlight.

Meanwhile, Wolfpaw was left with her two other troubled friends. Claypaw looked like he was disappointed but trying to hide it, and Lilacpaw looked dazed. The slender gray she-cat tilted her head and inquired, "Fawnpaw didn't mention Splinterpaw's mentor or mine; am I going?"

"I think so," Wolfpaw answered without certainty. "I mean, Canyonbreeze goes to almost all the gatherings, and I think the mentors have to bring their apprentices with them. And you've been doing really well with your training so far, right?"

"Well…" the young she-cat trailed off, glancing at Claypaw. "I… Yeah, I guess I've been doing pretty well. I know almost all the herbs she uses and their purposes already. Canyonbreeze says I have a great memory, perfect for my job."

Wolfpaw smiled at her friend and said, "That's great, Lilacpaw! You should be proud!"

The medicine cat's apprentice ducked her head, sighing.

Wolfpaw's grin disappeared; something was bothering Lilacpaw, but she had no idea what it was.

"Hey, what's wrong?"

"I… I'm just confused right now. Can we talk about this later?"

She was speaking as if to the black-and-white she-cat, but it seemed that her question was directed at someone else. Lilacpaw threw another look at Claypaw, and the young brown tom gave her a small nod, which only increased their friend's bewilderment.

"Sure, I guess…" Wolfpaw replied, baffled, as she left them alone to discuss whatever it was they wanted to talk about. Her thoughts were filled with questions as she wandered across the clearing to get some dinner.

What's going on with everybody? Claypaw's sad, probably about his sulky brother; Lilac's thrown off balance about something. And apparently the two of them have some secret code or something? Splinterpaw… I don't know what's going on with him. Yeesh, and to think, this meeting was supposed to be happy!

~~~

Aside from the tension growing among the apprentices, trouble was brewing elsewhere as well.

As much as she tried not to worry about Sparrowthorn's somewhat suspicious activity, Wolfpaw was right to be concerned.

Unbeknownst to the clan, the dark brown-and-white she-cat had been slipping out of camp, traveling across Mountainclan territory and outside the border. There, she met with someone, shrouded in darkness, who spoke from the cover of a bush.

He was no warrior, but the clans would soon come to know his name.

"Hello there," came the voice, deep and smooth.

Sparrowthorn smirked, asking, "Why do you keep yourself hidden like this? What is it, got a nasty scar or something?"

The strange cat paused before answering, his voice lowered.

"Just in case you're not to be trusted." His tone sounded rather menacing, but the queen laughed it off.

"Oh, you think I might spoil your plans, hmm? Why would I be here, running your errands, if I was hoping to do that?"

"Fair enough," he snarled. "But it's also in case you've been followed. I want my introduction to your clanmates to be on my terms, not theirs. I'm thinking maybe... a surprise visit…"

Obscured by the shadows, a nefarious grin grew on the face of the hidden figure, his hiss speaking of danger. Sparrowthorn narrowed her eyes, extended her claws.

"Works for me."

~~~

Chapter 9

[foxstride]

what happens if an intended carrier dies before they can have a litter? - @badgerstep

Oooh I love this question! I've been thinking about this all day. Thank you!

I think there are two ways the Clans could react to this.

The Murder Victim

Let's say a carrier was murdered by a rogue. This would obviously be out of StarClan's paws. The same for if the carrier was killed by a Monster.

But what if a Clan cat murdered a carrier? The murderer would be committing one of the worst crimes amongst the Clans, landing them in the Dark Forest as soon as they died, and they'd (on being found out) be exiled from the Clans.

The Natural Death

Natural death here meaning any death caused by 'nature', whether sickness, a falling tree, fire, and more. If the cats are here praying to StarClan for fair weather, for help with sickness, and more, surely the carrier's death is because of StarClan? But why would they allow the death of the cat they've picked to be the carrier?

This would probably lead to one of two situations: (1) the Clans question StarClan's power, or (2) the medicine cats question StarClan.

In situation (1), StarClan turn from omniscient cats into just ancestors who can't actually affect anything. This brings into question all sorts, including the covering of the moon and thus the truce at the full moon.

In situation (2), the medicine cats could reject StarClan. Why would they pick a carrier only for that carrier to die? Can they be trusted to guide and care for the Clans if this happens?

Depending on the Clans and medicine cats, it could result in going back to the status quo after some time or it could begin seasons of rejecting StarClan.

If it happened with Yellowfang and Splinterpaw's time, Splinterpaw would jump on the chance to question StarClan's power and reject StarClan. If StarClan isn't powerful, he doesn't have to be a medicine cat because it doesn't matter that he was born to be a medicine cat. Yellowfang would definitely reject StarClan herself, putting her through that pain and stress.

[shakugutzz]

ChickenClan: Moons 21-25

It's been well over a year since I checked in on ChickenClan but it's time to continue the legacy with Moons 21-25!

ChickenClan encountered a famine that would last these 5 Moons and may last for longer. The war with SlateClan rages on. Greyheart passes away from starvation and Sneezepelt becomes the clan mediator. Goosepaw becomes a full warrior with the name Goosedaisy.

Moon 22, the war with SlateClan reaches its height with SlateClan killing Silkrise, the clan's medicine cat. Cicadaheart gives birth to 4 kits, Morningkit becomes a apprentice, and Splinterpaw is assigned the new medicine cat. Frostecho mourns the loss of Silkrise.

Moon 23, The war between ChickenClan and SlateClan finally comes to an end, but the famine rages on with Thymestripe, Sneezepelt, and Anisefreckle passing away from starvation and Horsepaw becomes Horsetooth.

Moon 25, Breezekit becomes Breezepaw and is apprentices to Goosedaisy, but died immediately after. Filtpaw and Peakpaw also become apprentices.

[pikaclan]

Moon 177

Grief; also mourning is Warmghost, Burrowbillow, Rattlerun, Faithwillow, Howlbumble, Stormbrook, Pricklegaze, and Alpinecave

Sagepath being sus

Pricklepaw is (re)named Pricklegaze

Apprentices

Cute

[whispering-in-the-woods]

MOON 8 (Part 1)

Splinter is finally better! Bluebell is not.

FIRST | PREVIOUS | NEXT

[quiet-clangen]

MOON 6:

The older cats are kinda going through it this moon, on top of having the external threat of EgretClan, they can feel their own internal struggles bubbling to the surface.

I think Minkpaw and Splinterpaw are just naive to the scope of the external threats. Pondpaw wants revenge for the pain that's been caused to her Clan. Nutella tries to offer some advice, his in game text status usually involves him thinking about the cats he's helped in his travels.

Meanwhile Rainbowpaw... is just kinda a lil shit. This will be a reoccurring thing with her, tbh. She's really antagonistic for someone that doesn't have a set personality trait that would suggest that. And Bogpaw feels bad for Limepaw's insecurities being picked at but would rather keep her head down.

MOON 0

MOON 5

MOON 7

[python-clangen]

12th Moon~

Stingfluff is jealous of Splinterpaw

[ollifree]

SparkClan Year Ten

Leader Skystar ♂︎ Deputy Thrushbeetle ♂︎ Medicine Cats Tulipspeck ♂︎, Coneblur ♂︎, Coniferswan ♂︎ Mediators Eaglescar ♂︎, Springspore ♂︎ , Doespots ♀︎, Rainbeam ♂︎

Warriors Johnny ♀︎, Fuzzybreak ♂︎, Bramblegorse ♂︎, Slipfog ♂︎, Ravenfeather ♂︎, Swiftquill ♀︎ (trans), Groveleaf ♀︎, Betelgeuseleaf ♀︎, Palestripe ♂︎, Rainminnow ♂︎, Flail ♂︎, Oddstalk ♀︎, Cloudymask (nb), Sapcloud ♂︎ (trans), Bluedapple ♂︎, Lotusseeker ♀︎ (trans), Sliprock ♂︎, Popppymist ♀︎, Morelbramble ♂︎, Cypresshowl ♂︎, Sunrumble ♂︎, Gustseed ♀︎, Wishcrash ♂︎, Wally ♀︎, Quillthrift ♀︎, Dahliamoss ♀︎, Kestrelmask ♀︎, Sleetdawn ♂︎, Almondgleam ♂︎, Sleetblink ♀︎, Scorchskitter ♂︎, Crowspeck ♂︎, Honeyfade ♀︎, Larkglade ♀︎, Elmspots ♂︎, Woodspore ♀︎, Swampfeather ♂︎, Dew ♂︎, Zuva ♀︎, Cricketspeckle ♂︎ (trans), Mistlebird ♀︎, Stevenspots ♂︎, Partridgeswoop ♀︎, Lowstripe ♂︎, Canopypelt ♀︎, Man With All The Answers ♂︎, Cilantro ♂︎

Apprentices Canopypaw ♀︎, Icepaw ♀︎, Minnowpaw ♀︎, Robinpaw ♂︎, Erminepaw ♂︎ (mentors: coniferswan, kestrelmask, almondgleam, springspore, cricketspeckle) Queens and Kits Butterflyheart ♀︎ (Splinterkit ♀︎, Dartkit ♂︎, Barkkit ♂︎) Flabby ♀︎ (Lilackit ♂︎, Tawnykit ♀︎) Ospreystorm ♀︎ (Pheasantkit ♂︎, Iriskit ♀︎, Rimekit ♂︎) Finchpelt ♀︎ (Slipkit ♂︎) Humphrey ♀︎ (Springkit ♀︎, Fleetkit ♂︎) orphaned Hailkit ♀︎, Riverkit ♂︎, and Juncokit ♀︎ Elders Rosetwist ♂︎, Aetherfreckle ♂︎, Scratchivy ♀︎, Hamburger ♀︎, Peach ♀︎ (trans), Cherrycurrent ♂︎, Marnymask ♀︎

Outsiders Budscratch ♂︎ Strawberry ♀︎, Gir (nb) (loners)

Moon One

i think i'm turning off unknown second parents actually

rosetwist passed away :(

honeyfade and humphrey became mates. gay rights!

coneblur and cypresshowl became mates. gay rights!

delighted at how many medicine cats have mates in this clan

sleetdawn wanted stevenspots to run away with him

honeyfade fell into the river and did the miraculous by not drowning

strawberry joined the clan!

splinterpaw apprenticed to woodspore

dartpaw apprenticed to lowstripe

barkpaw apprenticed to sleetdawn

lilacpaw apprenticed to swampfeather

tawnypaw apprenticed to wally

pheasantpaw apprenticed to wishcrash

irispaw apprenticed to cloudymask

rimepaw apprenticed to crowspeck

erminepaw given the name erminepool

did not give herbs to ganderclan

took a pair of lost kits back to dancingclan and didn't die!

found a dead cat by the thunderpath :(

Moon Two

almondgleam got injured saving ospreystorm from a fox

marnymask died :(

honeyfade gave larkglade forget-me-nots

larkglade got bitten by a snake and lived! i forgot all about our snake problem

canopypaw given the name canopyfern

robinpaw given the name robinfade at 10 moons. knew i chose right with that one

canopypelt gave birth to tigerkit ♀︎ and lionkit ♀︎

skystar has an elder portrait. my favorite guy :'|

showed a lost dancingclan apprentice the way home

another (or perhaps the same?) dancingclan apprentice flashpaw joined the clan and was apprenticed to mistlebird

the elder kittypet baiseltail ♂︎ joined the clan

lilacpaw defended his patrol from a dog

warned ganderclan about a badger on their territory

Moon Three

dew is trans. good for her!

canopyfern disappeared for a few days and came back with a collar. listen missy you're a medicine cat you can't---fine you're right skystar did it as leader you're off the hook

icepaw given the name icehaze

splinterpaw also disappeared and came back with a collar, only this one has a bell

slippaw apprenticed to partridgeswoop

the game rng'ed them to slipfog no i'm sorry i can't do it

also i'm planning retirement for my favorite guy and i want partridgeswoop to be the next deputy

blaiseltail passed away i'm genuinely glad we're a happy home for elders we lose so soon

sapcloud is this moon's heartthrob heck yes king. everyone is so jealous of eaglescar for being his mate

swampfeather wonders how skystar is doing. i'm sure he's got a bit on his mind

oh this is interesting humphrey's kits are listed as "outsider roots" and canopypelt's are "half-clan". there's so much drama in those words

the kittypet foggypaw ♂︎ joined the clan and was apprenticed to gustseed. i think this may be the first apprentice-aged kittypet to join us

Moon Four

johnny has moved on from her deceased mate branchflood

quillthrift is expecting kits. so excited for bluedapple's nepobabies

doespots is nonbinary!

minnowpaw given the name minnowpelt

hailpaw decides to be a medicine cat apprentice and is given to canopyfern

riverpaw apprenticed to zuva

juncopaw apprenticed to almondgleam

flashpaw given the name flashchase

"Scorchskitter is telling Skystar how much they cherish them" aww :)

saved the loner trout ♀︎ from a dog and she joined the clan

everyone look how alike these mentors and their apprentices are

(left to right: wishcrash, pheasantpaw, partridgeswoop, slippaw, mistlebird, flashchase)

anyway they warned wishclan about a badger on their territory

brought the injured loner spider ♀︎ back to camp

cricketspeckle got scarred by a wolverine cricketspeckle i'm so sorry T-T

...cricketspeckle deputy......

Moon Five

skystar and doespots died of greencough!!

wow that's the first time in all three leaders one's lost a singular life

well agavefern only had one to lose when he died but

zuva and wishcrash became mates

slippaw has a rival in ganderclan

bluedapple "is always first to volunteer when a dangerous mission is announced" good for you buddy

showed a lost wishclan apprentice back to their border

kestrelmask killed a rat king!

Moon Six

flabby is expecting kits. gilf rights

betelgeuseleaf retired to the elder's den

poppymist is nonbinary! good for them!

quillthrift gave birth to poppykit ♀︎ and frondkit ♂︎

lilacpaw is nonbinary! good for them!

irispaw given the name irisdusk

springpaw decided to serve as a mediator, apprenticing under robinfade

fleetpaw given to irisdusk to apprentice, congratulations on getting one so early you still have your apprentice sprite

tigerkit sneaked out of camp and was killed! no!!

4 moons old by far our youngest cat in the stars

minus that dead newborn we found don't know what happened to them

sliprock has brought back everyone's favorite prank: dead snake at camp entrance

"lionkit tries to sneak out of camp" maybe not the best time or idea? perhaps?

drove a dog off the territory

met a wishclan patrol and improved relations

found a dead cat near the thunderpath

Moon Seven

coniferswan and partridgeswoop became mates. and here i was trying to set her and erminepool up

i can't be mad i adore that medicine cats take mates in this game

splinterpaw given the name splinterblink

lilacpaw given the name lilaccrash

pheasantpaw given the name pheasantfreckle

rimepaw given the name rimesun

budscratch died :(

gave ganderclan herbs

kiki (deceased) is looking after newborns in starclan. well we have kits now

wishcrash "tears up his fresh-kill far too violently for others' liking" finchpelt would never find anything too violent

met a ganderclan patrol and worsened our relationship

found the abandoned woodkit ♂︎

Moon Eight

flabby gave birth to tanglekit ♀︎ and sunnykit ♀︎

(icehaze's deceased mom) muffy's housefolk have a new cat will we meet them?

going through mediating cats and i do love that aunts and uncles are 'paws while niblings are full warriors

dew was rejected by lotusseeker

dartpaw given the name darttail

barkpaw given the name barkleaf

springspore gave poppies to fleetpaw aww :)

lionpaw decided her mentor would be flail. you go girl

wishcrash died of branch falling. justice...or vengence? riverpaw, did you kill your mentor's mate?

met mare ♀︎ the kittypet. i choose to believe this is the new cat of muffy's housefolk

darttail survived getting hit by a monster darttail i'm so sorry usually we don't have any trouble with those

Moon Nine

elmspots got rejected by sleetblink

dew got rejected by lotusseeker

partridgeswoop is expecting kits

tawnypaw given the name tawnyberry

canopypelt and man with all the answers became mates

foggypaw given the name foggydrop

"woodkit is scolded after sneaking out of camp" as he should be!

helped a lost ganderclan apprentice

riverpaw fell victim to a falling branch, but apparently nobody sent it falling so he's fine

met the kittypet big man ♂︎

was unable to help a loner and they died of blood loss

took in the abandoned kittypet rodeo ♀︎

she has a deep bond with the dark forest oooohhhh

Moon Ten

tulipspeck and swiftquill became mates. more mated medicine cats!

slippaw given the name slipdapple

lotusseeker has a friend in ganderclan

slipcove (deceased mediator) "feels bored and is trying to use their skills to create drama in starclan" queen i have missed you

doespots "is trying to mediate starclan cats' squabbles" i'm so sorry you have to clean up slipcove's messes

tigerkit wants to give a life to a new leader i trust you

skystar "is giving some advice to bluedapple" aww i love good family dynamics

honeyfade wants to be chosen at the new deputy sorry hon i've already got a backup but if anything happens to the backup

skystar got sprayed by a skunk and this somehow worsened our relationship with outsiders

morelbramble got injured by a fox

took in the elderly kittypet della ♀︎

helped a lost dancingclan apprentice back to their border

lost darttail on patrol, found him succumbing to the cold but were able to save him

darttail i'm so sorry these things keep happening to you

Moon Eleven

elmspots and sleetblink became mates

partridgeswoop gave birth to squirrelkit ♂︎, streakkit ♂︎, firekit ♂︎, and petalkit ♂︎

i know this is all rng but damn the genes on coniferswan for all male kits

poppykit and frondkit are their cousins it's neat having them in the nursery at the same time

riverpaw given the name rivercrash. how's it feel being named for a cat you maybe murdered?

juncopaw given the name juncowatcher

springpaw made a full mediator with the name springstripe

finchpelt and springstripe died of yellowcough

my new mediator and my bloodthirsty queen thanks rng

woodpaw apprenticed to splinterblink

lost della to greencough

aw man springstripe was 11 moons she still has her apprentice sprite :(

gir plays with kits a lot that's sweet

rodeo wants to be chosen as the new deputy now that's fun

frondkit is interested in the dark forest guess who's getting who at the apprentice ceremony next moon

drove away a band of rogues

the wishclan apprentice grasspaw ♀︎ joined the clan, apprenticed to cilantro

Moon Twelve

betelgeuseleaf is expecting kits so proud of my elder parents

flail and rainminnow became mates. makes sense, with flail listed between rainminnow and finchpelt on available patrol cats

partridgeswoop and coniferswan broke up. the stress of parenthood

ospreystorm wants to run away with swiftquill

fleetpaw given the name fleetspeckle

poppypaw apprenticed to erminepool

frondpaw apprenticed to rodeo

slipcove "is getting reprimanded by another starclan cat for walking in brookswan's dreams to meddle with their relationships" queen

streakkit tried sneaking into skystar's den you go lil dude

foggydrop got scarred by a badger

this is the first time i've noticed foggydrop is bloodthirsty. finchpelt's successor....