Fireclan Ceremonies [06/16/18]

[Mal]

Apprentice Ceremony

Berrykit (@arcticfox ) --> Skyflame (@nyara )

Cottonkit (lawen ) --> Rowanrose (JUM!! )

Mintkit (Sloth ) --> Scorchsmoke (trevni )

Applekit (owl ) --> Palepetal (tansy )

Nightkit (Zesty ) --> Birchtail (@egotistic )

Starlingkit (@silverfire12 ) --> Shadowrose (lyca )

Mistykit (Posme ) --> Rockfoot (@tidefur )

Snowkit (@starryo ) --> Ashflight (Aria ) 

Warrior Ceremony

Cloudpaw --> Cloudwhisper (Zesty )

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Cinderstar

Fireclan || Female || Strong Leader || 21 moons

With the sun still showing little mercy, Fireclan needed something to raise their spirits up. That something was today's ceremony, a reminder that, even though hard times were upon them, their apprentices were still becoming warriors, and kits starting their journey down the same path.

Cinderstar had spoken with her fellow leaders the previous night, preparing for this very morning. The sun was making its normal climb towards the highest point in the sky, the point in which most elders and kits would be hidden in their respectful dens. She had to do it now, before the next patrol was due to leave.

Deciding anything between the three leaders had been nothing but difficult as of late. Whether it was her own stubbornness, Aspenstar's pride, or Froststar's idiocy, the three were at each others' throats for one reason or another. Times were tough and it was affecting their relations greatly.

The grey leader huffed, lifting herself from her nest after a thorough groom, pelt shining and neat, to begin her climb up the Lookout Rock. Her amber eyes lit up in the morning light, eyes looking like fire to the cats below. "Cats of Fireclan, it is time for this moon's ceremonies; I expect all who have ears to open them and hear my words!" She waited, satisfied as her clan gathered underfoot.

"We have one warrior to announce, and several new apprentices. Fireclan prospers in kits despite our hateful situation. This shows our strength! Our resilience! Let us begin."

"Cloudpaw, Russetface has told us leaders all about your training. He gives you many praises. I therefore call upon Starclan to shine upon you and name you a full warrior of Fireclan. From this moment onward you will be known as Cloudwhisper in honour of your loyalty and faith."

"Berrykit, you are resilient and humble. You will learn and train as an apprentice under Skyflame. I hereby name you Berrypaw until the day you receive your warrior name. May Starclan guide your paws." She gave the young kit, now apprentice, a look, hoping the three leaders had chosen mentors appropriately for each new apprentice announced today.

"Cottonkit, you are honest and conscientious. You will learn and train as an apprentice under Rowanrose. I hereby name you Cottonpaw until the day you receive your warrior name. May Starclan guide your paws.

"Mintkit, you are eager to learn and candid. You will learn and train as an apprentice under Scorchsmoke. I hereby name you Mintpaw until the day you receive your warrior name. May Starclan guide your paws.

"Applekit, you are... humble and hardworking." The words almost caught in her throat. She could not deny the truth in them, but half-bloods made her angry. Calmness, Cinderstar... this isn't about that now. We need all the warriors we can get. "You will learn and train as an apprentice under Palepetal. I hereby name you Applepaw until the day you receive your warrior name. May Starclan guide your paws." Pah! A half-blood for a weak warrior. He better teach her to hunt well.

"Nightkit, you are disciplined and determined. You will learn and train as an apprentice under Birchtail. I hereby name you Nightpaw until the day you receive your warrior name. May Starclan guide your paws.

"Starlingkit, you are smart and well-rounded. You will learn and train as an apprentice under Shadowrose. I hereby name you Starlingpaw until the day you receive your warrior name. May Starclan guide your paws.

"Mistykit, you are calm and caring. You will learn and train as an apprentice under Rockfoot. I hereby name you Mistypaw until the day you receive your warrior name. May Starclan guide your paws.

"Snowkit, despite your defect you have persevered and proven to be confident and independent. You will learn and train as an apprentice under Ashflight. Ashflight, I know you will on your skills as a fighter, do not let the other clans underestimate her. Snowkit, I hereby name you Snowpaw until the day you receive your warrior name. May Starclan guide your paws."

The end of the ceremony had Cinderstar closing her eyes, tilting her head skyward as she began to chant the new names of her clanmates. Once the clan had joined in, she stopped, smiling down with pride at her clan and loving the feeling of being the host of such an event.

Cinderstar was about to leap off the Lookout Rock when an unwelcome- but disgustingly familiar- white pelt emerged from the crowd. Typical! Cinderstar snarled inwardly, knowing that stupid look on the Emotional Leader's face inside and out.

Little miss princess has something to say.

[Words: 800]
[Tags: Captain Sloth @others listed above]
[Notes: PLEASE DO NOT POST UNTIL CAPTAIN HAS REPLIED
EDIT: Rowanrose (Jumpin) will be Cottonpaw's (Lawen) mentor]

[Captain]

Froststar

Through the discussion the three leaders had last night and as Cinderstar and Aspenstar debated over who should mentor who, the emotional third stayed mostly quite (apart from the occasion quip which made it seem as if she was listening). Froststar was considering something massive. She hadn't spoken to anyone else about it, nor had she even told the lucky cat who would soon be very surprised. There was a method to these sorts of things. Leaders brought their choice aside and told them first before making the announcement. However, this could be the only chance Froststar would get so she had to make it spectacular.

It would be a shock to all but herself. The newest leader already taking her leader apprentice. Cats would gossip, and wonder about Froststar’s health. But she could do it right. Froststar would step forward and aggressively state her position as the oldest leader (because did have an few moons over both Aspenstar and Cinderstar). Cats would respect her, and her rival would hate her even more. If anything, messing with Cinderstar made announcing her apprentice worth it.

From her place among the crowd, Froststar waited as Cinderstar took the Lookout Rock. Her fur was clean and shiny. Which Froststar assumed was only for the ceremony. The Strong Leader spoke confidently and Froststar noted how satisfied her fellow was from all of the attention. That would be short lived, since the white cat knew how to grab attention.

She sat patiently through the praise each cat got, chuckled when Cinderstar stumbled at Applekit, and was surprised when Snowkit was made an apprentice with no reluctance. At the end she cried the new names, but took care to save her voice. Since, just as Cinderstar was ready to move, she strolled forward.

“I have another announcement to make,” Froststar said as she moved to stand in front of her clanmates. “This may be unexpected, but as WillowClan and RavenClan constantly threaten our lives, be it through selfishness or cunning, I think it will be best to prove our strength. FireClan is the strongest after all.” Froststar walked in front of the crowd, but her height allowed her to appear above the other cats.

“We show our strength in many ways, but one is our shared leadership.” Froststar stopped to eye Cinderstar above the rock and then she turned to see if she could spot Aspenstar. “What would be more powerful than three leaders? Three leaders and an apprentice. That is why,” Froststar scanned the crowd for one particular face. Said cat had white fur like her own, yet they were decorated with black as well. Not that it mattered, since there was one thing Froststar was sure could grab attention. A pair of eyes; one green and one blue like her own.

“Breezepaw,” She finally said and waited for gasps of shock. “You are a compassionate apprentice who has a perspective that will aid you in leadership. I have decided to name you my leader apprentice. I believe you are capable of becoming the new emotional leader of FireClan.”

Then Froststar giggled. “But don’t try and steal my role too quickly dearest.”

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Notes: Go wild.
Tags: Mal , Sloth lyca

[Demonic]

Blossompaw FireClan || Female || MCA Blossompaw was sat beside Fernheart near the edge of the crowd. All heads were turned upwards to watch their three leaders; Cinderstar was announcing this moons ceremony. Blossompaw smiled, there were so many kits being made apprentices today. She was glad her Clan was thriving. There was even an apprentice becoming a warrior. Blossompaw cheered with the rest of her Clan and celebrated the new apprentices and warrior. When a dramatic silence filled the camp once more, Blossompaw prepared to head back into the Medicine Den and continue her work. But then, Froststar called from atop Lookout Rock. For a heart stopping second Blossompaw listened to her other leader announce their new chosen apprentice. Her smile faltered. Blossompaw knew she was never going to be a warriors apprentice again and yet the news of her old mentor taking on a new apprentice felt like a hot knife being plunged into her chest. Blossompaw had thought she was over this but the sharp tug on her heart told her she wasn’t. She didn’t understand. She was happy with Fernheart and it wasn’t like she wanted the major position Breezepaw had just been given. StarClan knows she’d despise the responsibility of a leader even more than the ones that came with being a future Medicine Cat. Blossompaw just longed to be normal. She wanted to be in the apprentice den with the others and sneak out at night to explore just like she saw so many other apprentices do. It then occurred to her that she took her time as Frostsong’s (or Froststar’s) apprentice for granted. With a forlorn but accepting sigh, she looked up at her mentor and forced a smile, “I’m.... I’m going to go back into the Den... W-we still have a lot of herbs to prepare before the battle.” With that Blossompaw retreated to the Medicine Den. On her way there she passed Sorrelcloud, she glanced over to her and nodded politely in greeting. Breezepaw was Sorrelcloud’s apprentice, right? I-I wonder how she feels about this. Blossompaw decided she would ask her how she was doing when she later brought Sorrelcloud her medicine. Right now, however, Blossompaw just wanted to be alone. Tag: Maple JUM!! Words: 376 Notes: And thus ends an era of Blossompaw being jelly and hating her position. Now onto her realising she wants to be the best med cat she can be!

[Aria]

Ashflight  Mal ,Starryo | 372 words | 21 moons| Fireclan I am so excited, Ashflight is favorite to play hands down.^v^ Ashflight heard the called of the leader of strong to come to for a clan meeting. That all she will never call that grey molly- a leader who chose leadership over her-rights to power over her once close bond and kin. What does she want to pester me with more disacknowledgement? The scarred molly reluctantly joins the crowd.  She didn't listen to what the leader was saying, only drowning out her voices as it was painful to the ears. Her green eyes like always were drained of kindness and empty. However, Cinderstar spoke her name shock filled her entire being. In response her head immediately shot up like a silver arrow. I-I am getting an apprentice. Her thoughts were now all mixed up-Cinderstar.....   As soon it came she shooked her head, hardening her heart again. Dismissing this attempt of hope. It was because of your leadership I am like this. I took the fall when neither you or Silverstrike tried to help me when I need you most. The painful memories were as clear as the scars on her body.  I need to talk Cindersfox but you push me aside and hurt me more. I want to move past this,I want to forgive you but you don't give me any time of day. It's either your followers or Your mother. I am not in the picture but I am puppet nor will I never be again. She looked at Cinderstar with determination. I will not let you down..Finally free of her thoughts she turned her apprentice. "Three or two legs-does notYou'll fight like a warrior when I am done with you." She said echoing a found resolve and stood firm and tall. "Hello, Snowpaw. I am pleased to mentor. I suggest after the meeting you get your bearing in the apprentice's den. For tomorrow and sunrise, we begin to start training and no expectations."   I will grow, I will find my light, I will reveal the truth, I am right by your side.

I WILL FIND MY OWN WAY

TO A PATH OF HAPPINESS!

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[owl]

Applepaw Applekit was so excited! She was finally going to become an apprentice. She only wished Rowansky was here to see her.. her father had disappeared, without a word to her or the clan. Everyone assumed that he was disloyal and had just deserted them, he did have kits with a kittypet, so why not? But Applekit knew he would never leave her. Her father loved her. Right? But then why did he leave.. Her eyes rose as the grey leader, Cinderstar, appeared up on the rock. She looked around, secretly wishing that one of the other leaders was directing her ceremony. Cinderstar was a notorious kittypet hater. She'll still make me an apprentice though, right? Her eyes fell on Mintkit, a pretty dilute kitten who was Aspenstar's niece and made an effort to bully her. But today, the other kit seemed to be ignoring her. Whatever. I don't want her attention anyways. She watched Mintkit- now Mintpaw rise to meet her new mentor. Her ears perked up when Cinderstar sneered her name. Palepetal is my mentor!! I don't know who that is but they seem nice! She turned towards the cat Cinderstar's eyes fell on after speaking. Applepaw had been expecting a she-cat, but was just as happy to see a tom. He looked nice. His pelt was pale white with grey shaded in, and his green eyes were friendly. The new fold apprentice dashed over to meet him. She was most excited about making new friends, maybe if she proved she was good at things cat would stop teasing her. "Hi! I'm Applepaw, your new apprentice! But I guess you already knew that. I can't wait to learn all the things you're going to teach me!!" Tag: tansy , Sloth (for mention), JUM!! (for interest) Notes: aa apple why must you be so cute

when you smile, you knock me out

i fall apart

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Ashpaw Ashpaw watched with narrowed eyes as her mother called a clan meeting. It was that time again, for kits to become apprentices. She scanned the line of new blood, surprised to see a little golden-brown kit with- was that folded ears? She must be the half-clan kit everyone's been talking about. I'm surprised Cinderstar agreed to lead her ceremony. Maybe the other two forced her to. I wouldn't put that past Froststar. But Cinderstar said Applekit's name with no trouble, but Ashpaw was sure the scowl on the grey cat's face was not part of her imagination. Ah mother, always predictable. After the ceremony was over, she turned away. Maybe she could find Honeypaw and train or something. But the sound of another cat's voice made her sit right back down again. Why's Froststar here? “What would be more powerful than three leaders? Three leaders and an apprentice. That is why,” She's choosing a leader apprentice?! What about me? Her warrior apprentice who she already doesn't have enough time for! Is she trying to keep me from becoming a warrior? well she's doing a good job. With a huff, the dilute apprentice rose back to her paws and slunk back to her den. She didn't even stay to hear who this famed leader apprentice was. Whoever it was, they were definitely more important than her. Tag: Mal , Captain (for interest/mention) Notes: salty ash

so here’s my heart and here’s my mouth

and i can’t help if things come out

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Shadowrose sat among the crowd of cats that had gathered for the ceremony. So many kits moving on as apprentices. She thought proudly wondering who the lucky cats would be to mentor them. She didn't mask her own surprise when Cinderstar assigned an apprentice to her, not expecting to receive one. She scanned the crowd for her new apprentice and her deep green eyes landed on a brown and white molly. Hm, I wonder how she'll fare. She thought to herself before pushing herself to her paws stretching her long legs to greet her new apprentice. She stared down at the young molly, her deep green eyes already assessing her, despite the fact that her training hadn't even begun. "I hope you're ready to show off your skills, young one. This training won't be easy," she mewed sternly. 

Tags: @silverfire12

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Breezepaw has taken his place next to Sorrelcloud when Cinderstar had called the meeting. He didn't get the chance to ask the she-cat how she was feeling and trained most of his attention of the ashen-furred leader. The little tom couldn't help but feel jealous as Cloudpaw received his warrior name, knowing it would be a long, long time before he even so much as drew close to becoming a warrior, but for now he tried to pretend that he was proud. He then wondered which kits would be moving on to apprenticehood, feeling excited for them just as he had when he'd finally been made an apprentice. The white and black apprentice watched one by one as all the kits names were called and their mentors assigned.

Initially he was surprised that Snowkit was named an apprentice despite her defect, that was when his pride became genuine. He was sure that she would make a good warrior. When the last name had been called he joined in with the rest of his clan in shouting the newly named apprentices and warrior. When all that was said and done he turned his head to Sorrelcloud intent on asking about her health when a another familiar, albeit surprising voice addressed the clan. Froststar?  He could tell almost immediately by Cinderstar's expression that this hadn't been planned at all. What announcement was she planning to make?

His jaw dropped a bit at the news the white-furred leader delivered. Who was taking on an apprentice? Froststar? Suddenly deep blue eyes were boring into his own and for a long moment confusion set in. Why was she looking at him? Then she heard his name leave her maw and it felt like everything had become muted around him. Huh? Huh? Him? He was sure there were ripples of surprise coming from the crowd but he couldn't hear it, instead it felt like his heart was pounding in his ears and his chest grew tight. Him? She'd chosen him? It suddenly felt like his throat was closing, similar to what would've happened after he took a good run.

Not now! He thought frustratedly. He needed to get up and greet his new mentor, but his paws felt heavy and it was hard to breathe. At least say something! He thought, but all he could do was sit there, wheezing slightly as he worked to calm his breathing.

Tags: JUM!! , Captain , Mal

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Starlingpaw tagged: lyca, @mari (mentioned), JUM!! (mentioned), tansy (mentioned), Aria (mentioned)| notes: scared baby| age: 6 moons Starlingkit gulped as she shakily walked forwards, body trembling with both excitement and trepidation. She looked back at her mother and siblings, heart pounding. For some reason, she was the only one of the litter that was becoming an apprentice right now, and it scared her. Looking up at Cinderstar, the she cat’s green eyes flashed with a mixture of adoration and awe. Cinderstar was so young... it was amazing that she was a leader already. It made the chocolate and white she cat wonder if she could do something as amazing as that. Hearing her name called, the young she cat looked around for her mentor, eyes settling on a she cat who was approaching her. She was a beautiful calico she cat with deep green eyes, and she was quite large. Gulping again, she shakily dipped her head in respect for her new mentor, gut twisting in worry. “I-I l think I’m r-ready,” she squeaked, worry continuing to gnaw at her. “I-I know it w-won’t be easy... I-I hope I don’t d-disappoint you...” she mumbled as she reached up to touch noses with her new mentor. She was so worried that she didn’t hear the announcement.

And realize happiness is

where you are

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Sunscorch tagged: Captain (mentioned), lyca (mentioned)| notes: Please punch her| age: 55 moons To say that Sunscorch was annoyed at the ceremony would be an understatement. A half kittypet and a defective kit were becoming apprentices, and the ginger tabby hated that fact. ‘At least Cinderstar is the one heading the ceremony...’ she thought as she flicked an ear. She wished it was her own kits becoming apprentices, as she was more than ready to get back to her warrior duties. Being stuck in the nursery was hell, and if she had known that it would be this horrific to be a queen, she wouldn’t have had kits. Then, Froststar stepped forwards. The ginger tabby’s ears perked up at the mention of her taking on a leader apprentice, but they almost instantly flattened as she called the tom’s name out. Breezepaw. The weakest apprentice in the clan. Narrowing her eyes, the queen’s faced morphed into one of pure disgust as she looked at Breezepaw. “Look at him- he can’t do anything!” She hissed, not exactly caring about who would hear her. “Honestly, how the hell will he be able to lead FireClan?!” She asked in disgust. She knew that, no matter what happened, she would never follow him.

they’re vermin as I said and worse

they’re savages, savages, barely even human

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[trevni]

blazepaw

lyca JUM!! (if you want rain to see, r ip) @silverfire

i have faith in my fellow man, and i only hope that he has faith in me

The orange-and-white tabby sat attentively, ears pricked as he listened to the meeting. Blazepaw’s paws itched excitedly at the mention of so many new denmates – even Snowpaw was joining them in the apprentices’ den! He’d played with the three-legged she-cat on more than one occasion, and if other cats underestimated her because of her missing leg… well, they had another thing coming.

And then a murmur swept the crowd as Froststar approached the Lookout Rock after Cinderstar was done – something momentous was on the horizon. He sat up, amber eyes flaring with shock as her announcement settled in. A leader’s apprentice? Maybe I’ll…

Hope blossomed in his chest as he sat up a little straighter – it promptly extinguished when Froststar sought out another apprentice from the crowd – Breezepaw. For a heartbeat, red-hot jealousy threatened to overwhelm him, and he had to push the unfair mutiny he felt down within himself.

And then he saw the look on Breezepaw’s face – heard the anxious wheeze in his breath – and concern overrode whatever animosity he may have felt. The fur along his spine began to prickle uncomfortably as the tom sat there and struggled to calm himself, murmurs of doubt going up around them. He heard Fogstone snarl a snide retort under his breath, and a flash of fury went through the apprentice. Sunscorch was even more vocal, however, and before Blazepaw knew what was happening, he was on his paws, whirling to face the she-cat with hackles raised.

”No one asked you to say anything!” he hissed sharply, standing a little taller and lashing his tail. ”You don’t even know what he’s capable of! If Froststar picked him, clearly she has faith in him – and I think he’ll do a great job! So get your head out of your ass and keep your mouth shut for once, you never have anything kind to say!” Mom’s going to kill me.

He kept his glare fixed upon Sunscorch, anger causing his limbs to tremble. She’d said terrible things about Rainpaw, too, he was sure of it – any ‘impure’ cats weren’t worth a thing to her. He couldn’t stomach it any longer.

blaze jumps from jealous to defensive real fast, fuck

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scorchsmoke

Sloth

i know exactly why i walk and talk like a machine

Sharp ears pricked as her name was called, and a pair of vivid golden eyes settled upon Froststar, an uncharacteristic surprise visible in her eyes. Scorchsmoke had been watching the ceremony attentively, but she had never expected to earn an apprentice at such a young age. Pride swelled within her chest, and she hoped that her parents, who were surely watching from the crowd, were proud of her too.

Perhaps Smokepaw was watching from Starclan; if so, she hoped he was proud of her as well. I’m the only kit my parents have that’s still alive and in Fireclan. I swear to Starclan, I’ll make sure Mintkit becomes a magnificent warrior.

She knew little about the kit, but recognized the dilute calico’s pelt as she made her way towards her, expression serious but not unpleasant. ”Mintkit,” she greeted, leaning down to properly touch nose with her apprentice, “I’m Scorchsmoke, and I’m going to be your mentor.” Her tone was quiet and flat, though it held a certain regality that didn’t quite match up with her young age.

”My mentor never went easy on me, and I won’t go easy on you – but, if you apply yourself and stay focused, you’ll become one of the best warriors Fireclan has to offer. Are you ready?”

Her ears swiveled to listen to Froststar’s announcements, though her expression betrayed little as murmurings and disagreements seemed to sweep the rest of the Clan. Blazepaw, Aspenstar’s son, raised his voice in a challenging yowl to an older warrior Scorchsmoke didn’t know much about, and she barely suppressed a wince. His mentor is going to box his ears, at this rate.

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[JUM!!]

Sorrelcloud tag: lyca | notes: Sorrelcloud wasn’t feeling super shitty that day which was more or less a miracle, she’d been frolicking around (only coughing a little bit) when the meeting had been called into place and she had settled in comfortably next to her apprentice, Breezepaw. She listened quietly how an apprentice was made a warrior and how many kittens were instead made into apprentice. She smiled a little bit to herself when Snowpaw, the three-legged kit, was given a mentor. Good, she thought, this means FireClan is beginning to accept those that don’t fit their arbitrary standards. Like her and like Breezepaw, she hoped the clan would start giving them plenty of opportunities to thrive. She was about to ask Breezepaw if he wanted to head out after the ceremonies, maybe try and instruct him how to hunt when Froststar waltzed in unannounced. Oh, okay, that works too. The white furred leader said something unexpectedly and Sorrelcloud’s eyes widened, was she looking at her apprentice? At Breezepaw? Oh shit. She heard the first signs of a breathing attack on Breezepaw and she tensed up, her heartbeat picking up its pace. Not now, we need to be calm. She gulped and placed her tail on Breezepaw’s back, trying to anchor him back on reality. “It’s okay,” she whispered “breathe with me.” Her instructions ran clear as she took a deep breath and focused on her apprentice’s (not anymore, he’s Froststar’s now) eyes. They’ve done this before, back when he was younger and still had a hard time controlling his breath. “It’s okay, Breezepaw,” her voice was low, an indistinct whisper to her clanmates “you’re okay.” She vaguely registered the comments around her; Sorrelcloud’s attention was fully on Breezepaw.

I'm losing it, so what?

it's probably alright

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[Sloth]

Aspenstar of FireClan

► Aspenstar sat below the Lookout Rock, content to let Cinderstar handle the wave of kits moving up to apprenticehood. The two weren't speaking much now days and the white-and-ginger molly was contemplating going on a hunting trip with her to at least try and bring things back to normal. The agreed upon alliance with RavenClan at the Gathering had only brought more turmoil to their relationship and Aspenstar longed for rain to come and wash away the bad blood between them. Rain would mean their truce with RavenClan could go unrecognized. They wouldn't need to prepare for war or sacrifice warrior lives just to save others.

The looming war was making the Balanced molly rather reflective of her life. If FireClan couldn't hold it together, what hope was there for the other clans? She needed to stop sitting on her ass and do something about the cliques that were beginning to form between the warriors. Fogstone and Sunscorch were causing enough dysfunction with their zealous passion for purity and it only made a cycle of ill intent when Cinderstar encouraged their behavior. Aspenstar found the gray frame of Fogstone in the crowd and frowned. Enough was enough.

The ceremony went by easily enough, the apprentice's touching noses with their mentors as light, excited chatter broke out among cats of every rank. Aspenstar sat with her tail curled around her front paws, watching her nieces and nephews age before her eyes. She was lost in thought when she heard Froststar cut in to make her own announcement. Hearing Froststar claim she was taking a leader apprentice sent a jolt through Aspenstar and she quickly looked up to stare at the mischievous blue eyed leader. She suppose it shouldn't have come as much of a surprise that the white leader wouldn't tell neither Cinderstar nor herself about her choice before broadcasting it to the entire clan. Typical Froststar.

Aspenstar's eyes turned to Breezepaw when his name was spoken and while she hid it well, her reaction was nothing short of shock. The molly's face remained passive as she thought over the choice, weighing the assets Breezepaw could bring to FireClan's way of life. Her brute honesty immediately told her the asthma inflicted apprentice was not her first choice; however, he was not her apprentice, he was Froststars'. Despite the Emotional Leader's knack for getting underneath other's pelts Aspenstar had enough faith in her fellow leader to know she did not make her choice lightly. There was something she saw in Breezepaw and perhaps getting to know the tom would shed some light on whatever it was Froststar saw in him. So despite her reservations; Aspenstar shot the apprentice a conservative smile and a slight nod to acknowledge his change in rank.

Unfortunately it seemed not everyone was taking the news so well. It was easy to hear Sunscorch rage about Froststar's choice and Aspenstar whipped her head around to glare at the new queen. Her son seemed to have similar thoughts and did not hesitate to voice them. Usually she would berate Blazepaw for sticking his nose into business that wasn't his but in this case she had to agree with him. Instead of scolding her son Aspenstar stood and walked towards Sunscorch, the fire in her gaze detectable to anyone who laid eyes on her. She didn't care if the orange molly was a queen with young kits, she didn't care that she was one of Cinderstar's 'followers', and she didn't care that she was one of FireClan's stronger warriors.

"I'm done hearing you constantly and openly defy your leaders Sunscorch. For a believer in FireClan you sure have a lot of problems with it." Aspenstar's neck bristled and her tail fluffed out, the anger clear to see on her face. "If you have such a difficult time with the decisions we make, you can leave. The next time I hear you question one of us again, I wont give you a choice."

The molly bared her fangs to emphasis her point, practically begging Sunscorch to say something in return. 'Give me a reason to be rid of you,' her eyes challenged as she waited for the orange molly to make a move. ◄

Mal , Captain , Demonic , @silverfire12 , JUM!! | 700 words | in comes Aspen

Though she be but little, she is fierce.
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Mintpaw of FireClan

► Mintkit watched as the cats gathered for a ceremony. She knew; knew it was finally time to start her path to warriorhood. She'd waited too long for this moment and it was finally; finally here! Her eyes shinned as Cinderstar gave her the name Mintpaw and her bright eyes turned to find Scorchsmoke in the crowd. As she searched for her mentor she laid eyes on Applepaw who'd been name right after her. Mintpaw scowled at the folded-eared molly but resumed her search. She would have plenty of time to deal with Applepaw later for now she needed to focus on impressing her new mentor.

She noticed a molly moving towards her and stood taller, squaring her shoulders and keeping her head held high as Scorchsmoke introduced herself. Her mentor looked serious and ready for training and Mintpaw tried her best not to quiver with excitement. "Yes of course Scorchsmoke, I'll do my best to make you proud." ◄

trevni | 200 words | notes

My life belongs to my clan
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Sunscorch tagged: Sloth , trevni , Captain , Mal | notes: *evil laughter*| age: 55 moons Sunscorch, in all her years as a FireClan warrior, had always been a follower. She believed that the leaders were chosen for a reason, and she believed that they knew everything. She had always kept her tongue when being yelled at, and she never went against her leaders, no matter how stupid she thought they were being. However, today, her patience had run out. FireClan was changing way too much, and she was not happy. She had given blood for this clan, and they were growing weaker and weaker by the day. Froststar only cared about her image, and Aspenstar was too soft. “Oh, what do you know?” She spat at Blazepaw, green eyes narrowed in anger. “You’re just an apprentice- you have never seen a single leafbare, you don’t know what FireClan needs,” she spat before her muzzle curled into a dark smile. “You probably don’t even know that FireClan is meant to be pure blooded. After all, you do spend all your time with that stupid halfblood,” she said. “You certainly act like a halfblood... if I didn’t know any better, I’d say you were a halfblood,” she said, tail curling over her paws. Sunscorch looked over as she watched Aspenstar approach, flicking an ear as she met her leaders gaze. “Why, Aspenstar, I have never disobeyed you, Froststar, or Cinderstar,” she said, voice dripping with false innocence. “I would never dare to disobey you three... you were chosen to lead the clan for a reason,” she said before cocking her head. “But, I thought we were allowed to have our own opinions?” She asked in mock surprise. She wasn’t going to outright insult Aspenstar, but she was going to try her damn hardest to make the ginger and white tabby patched she cat look like a complete fool. “I may disagree, but I would never go against your orders,” she said, obviously trying to goad her into a fight. If Aspenstar started a fight with a queen, it would make her look like a horrible person. “Plus, I have yet to break the warrior code,” she said, cruelty rising in her green eyes. “More specifically, I have never been in a forbidden relationship. Not like so many of these traitorous cats. I’m surprised that you haven’t gone after any of them,” she said before her ear flicked towards the nursery. She watched in disgust as Scorchkit poked her head out and asked her mother to please settle down. In response to her daughter’s request, she growled and raised her unsheathed paw threateningly. “Quiet,” she snarled at her kit before turning back to Aspenstar, picking up right where she left off. “After all, if someone is willing to have kits with an outstider... well, they obviously have no loyalty to FireClan or the warrior code.”

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they’re savages, savages, barely even human

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Rainpaw tag: trevni Sloth | notes: Rainpaw was sitting closely to Blazepaw, he had some bruises peppering his body from bad run-ins with older apprentices but he wasn’t about to let that show. No, he just sort of zoned out as the ceremony went on around him, the bittersweet memory of his own ceremony replaying in his mind slowly. He looked up at Aspenstar and sighed a little to himself, was he really doing a good job? Maybe not. When Froststar came in announced his expression mirrored that of his mentor, one of calm serenity while inside he felt the ripples of shock coursing through his limbs. Breezepaw? He looked over at the apprentice and offered a sympathetic smile, he had interacted with him before and, if he didn’t overthink everything, might have even called him friend. He was expecting the comments from the mouths of more zealous clanmates but he kept his maw shut, let the adults handle it. His limbs twitched with what could only be described as righteous anger for the apprentice, at offense for the words of others. But Rainpaw remained quiet. Blazepaw had a different idea, his friend always acted before he thought. But the relief he felt in his limbs when someone finally spoke up betrayed his true desire to stand up against Sunscorch as well. Rainpaw looked at his friend, a look of gratefulness and ‘oh my gosh you’re getting into trouble again’ in his face. When Aspenstar spoke Rainpaw placed his tail on Blazepaw’s shoulder, his mother could handle this now, he’d done his part. “Come one, before Aspenstar scolds you too,” he mewed to his friend and motioned him to settle down. What Sunscorch said however made him freeze instantly. Kits with an outsider. His Bengal pelt stuck out then, silver rosettes contrasting with the ‘traditional’ colors of FireClan. She was talking about him, he was sure of it. He paled and shirked under her harsh words even if not spoken directly at him they felt like claws on his lungs. No loyalty, not FireClan. Rainpaw winced and looked at Blazepaw before looking for the fierce and determined eyes of his mentor, surely she’d respond in kind? But then again, hadn’t his mother run away because of that? Left him behind to rot? “Blazepaw,” he mewed afraid of what others would think, of how the leaders would respond.

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blazepaw

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i have faith in my fellow man, and i only hope that he has faith in me

Blazepaw’s muscles trembled with fury as he locked eyes with Sunscorch, hating the loathsome creature he saw in her expression. Only the gentle touch of Rainpaw’s tail upon his shoulder kept his paws rooted to the earth – a reminder of what he was standing for in that very moment. His fur bristled all the more at her retort – she spoke as though he knew nothing about Fireclan.

”How dare you, that’s not—“ And then Aspenstar was there, and for a heartbeat he braced himself, worried that the fire in her eyes was going to turn to him, rather than Sunscorch. He was used to her sharp tongue, but indignation at being scolded for speaking the truth may have been too much for him to handle.

But her gaze snapped to Sunscorch as she stalked up, and hope mingled with gratitude fluttered in Blazepaw’s belly, even as a hostile glare shifted back to Sunscorch. He had the sense to keep his mouth shut as Aspenstar challenged the she-cat, triumph glimmering in his gaze. Surely she wouldn’t speak out against the Balanced Leader as well.

Disbelief rooted his paws to the earth as he took in her response – in the same heartbeat, he felt Rainpaw tense beside him. Sharp amber eyes snapped to take in the pale, flinching form of his friend, and Blazepaw bristled, shifting to press to the Bengal tom’s side and glare around at any Clanmates that glanced their way. Single him out, I dare you. I won’t let you hurt him.

He was trembling harder than ever, though he stayed by Rainpaw’s side, unwilling to leave his friend alone. ”Blood doesn’t matter,” he snarled, words meant for Sunscorch once again. ”My best friend is twice the Fireclan cat you’ll ever be, even if he is a so-called ‘halfblood’.” His tail whisked over Rainpaw’s flank as he stood a little taller, turning a challenging glare to the rest of the cats gathered. ”I don’t care who you are – if you treat other cats like they’re worthless based on where they’re from, or their parentage… You’re the worst kind of Fireclan cat there is.” He was even bold enough to let his gaze linger on Fogstone’s malevolent golden one – though the tom had stayed eerily quiet through the entire thing, the look he gave Blazepaw made him shudder.

But he wasn’t going to back down – not when Sunscorch had called out Rainpaw specifically. He refused to allow his friend to face the stares and whispers alone.

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Snowpaw

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I’m strong, I can stand
against the buffeting winds
that try push me down.

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A snow bengal molly blinked as she surveyed the surroundings. Cinderstar had just called the clan to a meeting to announce this moon's apprentice. Hope filled her baby blue eyes as she watched the grey she cat with untainted interest. Was she going to be one of the cats apprenticed this time? She hoped so, as many cats in the clan has already noticed that she was of age.

Her mind flashed back to her encounted with Sheeppaw, and she winced at the memory. 

She listened carefully as Cinderstar began the ceremonies, starting with an apprentice who was made a warrior. Next was Berrykit, Blossomkit's brother, and Snowkit felt happy for her friend. Maybe I'll get to train with him, she thought to herself.

More names came after that and Snowkit didn't recognize any of them despite the crowded nursery. There was simply too many kits to keep track of.

However, she stopped in her tracks as Cinderstar announced the last apprentice.

"Snowkit, despite your defect you have persevered..."

She couldn't even process the rest of it.

She, Snowkit, the weak and defective kit, was going to be an apprentice!!

She was going to be Snowpaw!

The molly suddenly realize that she couldn't sit still, her heart pulsing with excitement that she could barely contain. She felt the urge to scream, but that wouldn't be good behaviour would it? Snowpaw held back her delight.

As Cinderstar finished, Snowpaw saw a white cat step forward. Froststar... Snowpaw looked up with pure awe as she noted how the Emotional Leader's fur looked even whiter and shinier than normal. It must be something important. Her ears perked as she listened to Froststar make her announcement.

A leader apprentice?

As Froststar announced that Breezepaw, a cat she never talked to before, was the one who will be receiving this honor, Snowpaw couldn't help but feel envious. To train and success Froststar... That sounds amazing. The envy washed away quickly and was replaced by awe.

As both leaders stepped away from the Lookout Rock, Snowpaw noted the grey warrior that was padding towards her. Her mentor, she realized. 

She tried her best to act calm and collected, but her eyes gave all her excitement away.

"Of course Ashflight! I'm happy to have you as my mentor, and to be an apprentice in general! I got so much to ask and so much I want to learn..." She replied with a nod of her head. "And that sounds perfect, I'll be ready tomorrow!" She chirped, maybe too quickly.

The apprentice, however, flinched as Sunscorch made a comment on Breezepaw. She had thought that she was talking about her for a second. Did Breezepaw have some kind of defect? She looked him from up and down, nothing physical that she could see, but his breathing pattern seemed odd, and he was wheezing.

She wondered what Sunscorch was talking about.

The voice she heard next was a familiar one, but she was surprised by the anger and... langauge that Blazepaw was using. Speaking of Blazepaw, she should go say hello to him an Rainpaw!

"I'll go check out the apprentice den right now, see you tomorrow Ashflight!" She said as she raced across camp.

She would have sprinted as fast as her three legs could carry her, but as she passed Breezepaw, she felt herself slow down to a stop. Should she say something? After a comment like Sunscorch's, he might want some reassurance.

"Um. We've never talked before, but I just wanted you to know that I think you'll m-make a great Emotional leader." She said shyly, stumbling over her words slightly before she raced off once more, a bit embarrassed.

Gosh that was awkward.

This time, she didn't stop until she accidentally crashed into Blazepaw.

"BLAZEPAW!! I'M AN APPRENTICE NOW, I'msohappy!!" She couldn't help but gush her excitement.

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I’m weak, too easy I fall,
giving in to the pressure
that mounts from within.

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Tags: Mal (Mention), lyca , trevni , @silverfire12 (Mention), Captain (Mention), Posme (Mention), JUM!! (Mention),
OOC Note: *chucks overly excited Snowpaw to the mix*
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Shadowrose watched the brown and white apprentice bow her head, not missing the way her body trembled and she wondered for a brief moment if it was from excitement, nervousness, or a mix of both. She could remember when she’d become an apprentice with her brother. She hardly was able to keep her paws from trembling when she was called up to greet her mentor though the opposite was true when she’d become a warrior. Though perhaps it was through her own personal events that she had become less anxious over the years.

“I’m sure you’ll disappoint me a few times. No one is perfect, but we will work on that,” she responded bluntly. She bent her head down to touch noses with Starlingpaw. “I know it’s tough. Moving on without your kin by your side, but they will join you eventually,” the warrior mewed suddenly, wishing that she was still as close to her own family as Starlingpaw was. The warrior’s large ears pricked at the bickering that had ensued upon the announcement of Froststar’s successor. Her deep green eyes looked to the cat in question.

He certainly wouldn’t have been her first choice had she been leader. She didn’t like Froststar, not even a bit, but a leader didn’t make their decisions lightly. She stayed quiet, wondering how the scene before her would unfold.

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“Look at him- he can’t do anything! Honestly, how the hell will he be able to lead FireClan?!”

Breezepaw flinched slightly at the harsh words obviously aimed at him. Doubts were beginning to loom over him. What if Froststar hadn’t made the right choice? Would he even be able to lead? What would happen to him if his asthma got the better of him? Then a loud voice broke into his thoughts.

”No one asked you to say anything!” a ginger and white apprentice called out to the queen that had expressed her thoughts rather openly to the clan. ”You don’t even know what he’s capable of! If Froststar picked him, clearly she has faith in him – and I think he’ll do a great job! So get your head out of your ass and keep your mouth shut for once, you never have anything kind to say!”

He was honestly surprised that anyone had come to his defense at all. Then he felt a tail against his back and suddenly remembered that Sorrelcloud was there. He tried to focus on her voice, forcing himself to suck in a deep breath when he was told to. He could still hear the voices of the agitated cats around them and the air still felt thick with tension, but all he kept all his attention on Sorrelcloud, remembering to breathe once again as he registered her words. You’re okay. He thought to himself. You can do this… There was still a slight wheeze to his breathing, but the tightness in his chest had abated.

“Th-Thanks…,” he mewed quietly. He dipped his head to his mentor. Former mentor now… The thought made him sad. He would surely visit her when he had the time. He was suddenly hyper aware of Aspenstar. It sounded like she was confronting the queen that had spoken out against him… The apprentice’s eyes felt like they were going to pop out of his head. Even Aspenstar supported him? He could hardly believe it. Then it seemed that the topic had shifted away from him as Sunscorch brought up the topic of pureblood and halfblood. Breezepaw blinked in bewilderment. What did that have to with anything? What did it matter that Fireclan had half-blood members? Surely they were just as capable as pure-blooded Fireclanners? It made him angry, the last emotion he thought he’d be feeling at a time like this. Though Blazepaw was quick to make Breezepaw’s thoughts into tangible words so he didn’t have to utter them himself.

The white and black apprentice blinked suddenly when a small voice beside him piped up to speak. When he looked it was none other than Snowpaw, offering what little assurance she could before bounding away. The small words meant a lot to him. He had to say something now… He had been too quiet over the course of the argument. Breezepaw took a deep breath to steel himself once more and got to his paws which still felt as though they were being weighed down by boulders. He risked a glance back to his former mentor. “I’ll visit you. I promise,” he mewed quietly, his words only for the tortoiseshell’s ears.

Then, the apprentice finally stepped forward, legs shaky as he went to greet his new mentor. He weaved through the crowd, all too aware of the tension weighing down the air around him, until he reached the white molly. He looked up at Froststar once again, trying to meet her eyes. “Th… Thank you Froststar. F-For choosing me,” he mewed, his voice raspy as he worked to make himself heard above the other cats. “I… I don’t think that I’m worthy and I don’t fault the others for thinking so too,” he admitted, sparing a glance at Sunscorch before looking down at his paws. “But I’ll try my best t-to meet your expectations… and prove them wrong,” he mewed, odd-colored eyes hard as he looked up to his new mentor.

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