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Trial of Shadows | Warrior Cats

Im gonna be really sad if this is already dying :(

The Rise of WillowClan

Uncertainty and fear washed over Maplestream like a cold flood as she began to scan the nearby territory for anything that may indicate the presence of the strange cats. Anxiety prickled in her pelt as her head swam with thoughts and what she should do. Surely this was more important than scouting the territory ahead of Fernstar and Blackpelt. Of course, she had never expected to be derailed from her plans by something so startling, but she was certain now that she had to streak back to camp and catch Fernstar before it was too late and she had left camp. Struggling to keep her fur flat, she quietly began stalking back in the direction of the WillowClan camp, her eyes and ears more open to her surrounding than they had ever been before. Every few fox lengths she stopped and opened her jaws to try and catch any remaining scent of the trespassers; but she found nothing. Whoever these cats were, they certainly were not the pampered kittypets she remembered from the Twoleg place she grew up in. But she had never met any other Clan cats who were not her own Clanmates. Fernstar had told her so many moons ago that the four Clans who lived around the Lake had fallen apart long before she was born; disbanded due to resentment and being torn apart by battle after needless battle. No one knew where the ex-Clan cats had gone. She imagined some of them had wandered off to live as loners. Others may have finally given in and taken up the soft life of a kittypet. No cat knew. She would find out who these cats were however; and more importantly what they wanted with WillowClan.

The Rise of WillowClan

Interacting with: @PrankFox@Shadow Dragon@Ambra@The Elvenqueen@Hazelrah

Casting a glance over her shoulder at the medicine den, Fernstar perked her ears at Duskwing's news about Moosepaw's warrior assessment. He would be ready to be made a warrior by the time she returned from the Moonpool. "Excellent. Assess him while I am away and when I return, the first thing I will do as a StarClan appointed leader is perform Moosepaw's warrior ceremony. I shouldn't be gone for more than a sunrise." Blinking farewell to Duskwing, Fernstar padded out of the entrance tunnel and paused to speak with Spidernose and Honeypaw. She dipped her head to Spidernose as she stood at the entrance to camp, waiting for Blackpelt and the patrol of warriors setting out in search of Maplestream to follow. She then turned to Honeypaw and smiled as a soft purr rang in her throat. She padded up to the new apprentice and rested her tail over Honeypaw's shoulders. "Sitting vigil is the first way to prove to your Clanmates that you will always fight to protect them; until you walk with StarClan. While I'm gone, I hope your training begins with a good start. I know you will do well."

Waiting for her medicine cat and warriors to emerge from the entrance tunnel, Fernstar realized how nervous she was. Even though she had been leading WillowClan for moons, she was always aware in the back of her mind that she had never actually been appointed by StarClan and given her nine lives. To tell the truth, she had never known if StarClan would speak to her at all. She had always used her best judgement when making decisions and of course, always had her Clanmate's best interests at heart. What more could any cat ask from their leader? But she knew that with Blackpelt's help, she could receive her nine lives, and become a leader worthy of padding alongside the leaders of legends her mother had always told her of. Bluestar. Firestar. Onestar. Let me follow in your pawsteps. . .

The Rise of WillowClan

@Hazelrah Hey I know you're new to this platform so I figured I would help you with your mentions so they show up right. When you mention someone you want their name to turn orange like your name did in the beginning of this post here. And in order for that to happen you need to put their name in brackets. So it should look like BRACKET@NAMEBRACKET
Get me?

The Rise of WillowClan

Interacting with: @PrankFox@Ambra

Sunfur dipped his head in a polite gesture towards Fernstar and confirmed Stormheart's assertion of confidence. "Believe me I'm just as concerned as you are Fernstar. But she hasn't been gone for long so she couldn't have gone too far; maybe her scent trail is still fresh." As Fernstar padded towards the medicine den, Sunfur turned towards Stormheart and Redleap and began thinking through what their plan of action would be in their search for Maplestream. He wasn't sure if they should stick together and patrol the same areas of the territory or if they should split up and cover more ground. Either way, he wasn't going to rest or stop worrying until he knew where she had gone. Maplestream was his best friend, they had been friends for more moons than he could count. Himself, Maplestream and Fernstar were cats who formed WillowClan all those moons ago; that was something special.

Snapping out of his thoughts, he tried to relax his shoulders and addressed his patrol members. "We're going to need all our attention and strength come sunrise. I'm going to grab a piece of fresh kill then retire to my nest for the night. I will see both of you as soon as the sun rises." He turned tail and padded past Spidernose and Honeypaw talking excitedly about the apprentice's upcoming training. It was good for the Clan to have young paws on their way to becoming warriors; and he wondered what the Clan would do when both their apprentices became warriors and there were no new apprentices to train. It would be strange that was for sure. Approaching the fresh kill pile, he picked up a small bird he thought would suffice until he could catch something tomorrow morning. He laid the piece of prey on the ground next to his nest and settled in, hoping the pads of his paws would warm as he tucked them under his belly.

The Rise of WillowClan

ALSO @Hazelrah's character Stonefall is the new Clan deputy. I will be leaving it up them to come up with the story of how this happened; but that's changed because the person playing Brambletail hasn't been around at all and the other person expressed interest and is more active so. . . it only made sense. No hard feelings but it's what's best for the RP and the story in general

The Rise of WillowClan

@The Elvenqueen I love the picture text you found for Spidernose! It's hella pretty!

Seeking Kits and Apprentices for a Warrior Cats RP

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The Rise of WillowClan

Interacting with: @Hazelrah@The Elvenqueen@Shadow Dragon@Ambra

Raising her voice against the cold wind, Fernstar looked down on the small kit and flashed her a grin, hoping to quell her nervousness. Honeykit was going to make a very motivated apprentice; and her training would be watched closely. "Honeykit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your Warrior name, you will be known as Honeypaw. Your mentor will be Spidernose. I hope she will pass on all she knows about Clan life to you." Fernstar stood and beckoned with her tail for Spidernose to step forward and meet her apprentice. She knew she had chosen the right warrior to mentor Honeypaw; Spidernose was strong and wise. "Spidernose; you are a wise and confident warrior and I trust you will pass on your intelligence and warmth to your new apprentice. Please greet her and watch over her."

Fernstar jumped down from the Highstump and leaned down to place her head on top of Honeypaw's and let out a purr of pride. Although she trusted Spidernose to watch over Honeypaw, she knew she would worry while she was gone to the Moonpool. After leaving Honeypaw to her new mentor, Fernstar padded towards Redleap, Stormheart and Sunfur who were seated close together. Sitting in front of them, she wrapped her tail over her paws and said in a firm tone, "You know where to search right? Blackpelt and I will be leaving with you, after he fetches the traveling herbs. Please do not return until sunset, and I give you permission to hunt for yourselves while you are away from camp." She gave the three warriors a quick nod and turned to pad towards the medicine den. It was time for their journey to begin.

The Rise of WillowClan

Interacting with: @Hazelrah@The Elvenqueen@PrankFox

Fernstar tried to relax her muscles as she considered Spidernose's insight. Perhaps she was right. With the Clan's medicine cat and leader leaving camp and Maplestream missing, the Clan was going to need all the protection they could get. Maplestream was a valued member of the Clan yes, but she is also a very talented and strong Warrior who could for the most part look after herself. Fernstar would of course keep her eyes and ears peeled for her best friend while she journeyed to the Moonpool. "You're right Spidernose. Two warriors is enough to conduct a small search I suppose. And with myself and Blackpelt being gone, the Clan needs most of its warriors here in camp." Fernstar turned her attention to Stormheart and Sunfur who would be going to look for Maplestream. "Stormheart? Sunfur? I would like you to leave camp at dawn and travel in the same direction as Blackpelt and I as we make our way towards the rapids on the northeast side of our territory. If either of you catches her scent along the way, we will split off and Blackpelt and I will continue on our own way. Do not come back to camp until sunset; she must be found. If she has not returned by the time I am back at camp we will send another search patrol and go further into our territory; even out of it if we have to."

Out of the corner of her eye she noticed Honeykit emerging from the nursery, looking small but curious. Her fur warmed at the sight of the tiny kit she had found a few moons ago. She was so glad the half dead kit was able to find the strength to stay alive and be brought to the Clan. It was a miracle she had been alive in the first place; given the incredibly harsh leaf bare as well as being soaked to the bone. She surely should have frozen to death. But she supposed StarClan must have had a purpose for the resilient kit, Fernstar had taken her in as one of her own. I wonder if I will ever have kits of my own. . . Snapping out of her thoughts, she called out to Honeykit, her voice raising with pride and ceremony. "Honeykit! Please come sit beneath the Highstump. I believe you know what day it is." Fernstar looked on with amusement as Honeykit approached the Highstump, her tiny paws leaving scuff marks in the snow as she hurried clumsily forward.