Ashfall, Greyspeckle, Moonflower, Fallenstrike, Foxfang, Adder, and Falcon are you satisfied that your apprentice is ready to become a warrior?
*The mentors all nod and respond.*
Yes, they are ready.
*Markstar nodded.*
I, Markstar, leader of LakeClan call upon my warrior ancestors to look down upon these apprentices. They have trained hard to learn the ways of your noble code, and I give them to you as warriors in turn.
Mousepaw, Flowerpaw, Stormpaw, Frozenpaw, Silentpaw, Flamingpaw, and Soul, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and protect and defend your clan even at the cost of your life?
*They nod nod and say I do.*
Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior names.
Mousepaw, from this moment you will be known as Mousetail. StarClan honors your detemination, and we welcome you as a full warrior of LakeClan.
Flowerpaw, from this moment you will be known as Flowerblossom. StarClan honors your patience, and we welcome you as a full warrior of LakeClan.
Stormpaw, from this moment you will be known as Stormstrike. StarClan honors your honesty, and we welcome you as a full warrior of LakeClan.
Flamingpaw, from this moment you will be known as Flamingtail. StarClan honors your courage, and we welcome you as a full warrior of LakeClan.
Frozenpaw, from this moment you will be known as Frozenfern. StarClan honors your bravery, and we welcome you as a full warrior of LakeClan.
Soul, you wish to keep your name, so from now on you will be known as Soul. StarClan honors your independence, and we welcome you as a full warrior of LakeClan.
Silentpaw, from this moment you will be known as Silentecho. StarClan honors your initiative, and we welcome you as a full warrior of LakeClan.
*The clan started to cheer for the new warriors.*
Mousetail! Stormstrike! Flowerblossom! Flamingtail! Frozenfern! Soul! Silentecho!
*Once the cheering died down, Markstar spoke again.*
Now, as tradition. You must sit a silent vigil tonight to reflect on your warrior duties!
*He leaped off of the LakeRock and sat down and watched.*
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Flowerblossom, Stormstrike, and Mousetail all sat together watching over the camp. Flowerblossom looked over at her brothers. She was finally a warrior, and so were they! She looked out, and breathed a huge sigh of relief. Warriors were awesome.
Flowerblosssom
Silentecho looked at Soul, but she was busy looking into the forest. He sighed inwardly, looking at the ground.
>Silentecho<
Soul smiled. She was a warrior at last. She exchanged an excited glance with Frozenfern.
>Soul/Frozenfern<
Flamingtail sat with the others. He smiled, he was happy he was finally a warrior along with his other siblings.
***Flamingtail
Strongspirit smiled at the new warriors then she sighed... maybe she should give Markstar some prey... She got up picking the plumpest water vole she could find, she padded into the leader's den "Here," she mewed dropping the vole "Thought you might be hungry," she smiled
~-~Strongspirit~-~
(??? Flamingtail doesn't have any siblings....)
Bluepaw looked around. He padded up to Sunnypaw and sat next to her.
"You still want to leave?" Bluepaw asked calmly.
<>*Bluepaw*<>
(Ya he does. Sorrelheart and Stormflame are his older siblings.)
*Markstar looked up.*
Oh, hey Strongspirit.
*He forced a smile, his eyes troubled.*
Thanks. You want to share?
:~~Markstar:
*Sunnypaw shrugged.*
I feel crowded here... out of place...
:~~Sunnypaw:
"Ya, thanks," Strongspirit mewed "Is something wrong?"
~-~Strongspirit~-~
Wrenpaw padded up to Soul "Wow! You're a warrior now!!"
~-~Wrenpaw~-~
Bluepaw sighed.
"Yeah. Like, all I have is my sisters, and Rosedawn and Icycurrent, 'cept they hate each other now." Bluepaw looked at the other apprentices chattering together.
<>*Bluepaw*<>
*Sunnypaw nodded.*
Icycurrent trusted Rosedawn....
:~~Sunnypaw:
*Markstar shrugged.*
Just thinking about the Gathering... It would be my first as a leader.
:~~Markstar:
"Yeah, but remember, I'm still Soul!" Soul said, laughing.
>Soul<
Bluepaw sighed again.
"They both took part in it. It was both their fault." Bluepaw flicked his tail.
<>*Bluepaw*<>
Strongspirit smiled "I know you'll be great!!"
~-~Strongspirit~-~
Birchstorm padded up to Blossomspirit "Hey How are you?" he purred
~_~Birchy~-~
Blossomspirit purred.
"Fine, better now that you're here." Blossomspirit smiled.
<>*Blossomspirit*<>
I-i don't know. What if I mess up? I've never been on that rock before...
:~~Markstar:
*Sunnypaw narrowed her eyes.*
Rosedawn said they couldn't be mates! She got her whole old life back. He got nothing. She's not being fair to him!
:~~Sunnypaw:
(Icycurrent is talking to her about his problems too much. XD )
Strongspirit sighed "You won't Markstar, you'll be fine, you don't need to worry,"
~-~Strongspirit~-~
Birchstorm purred licking her cheek "Thats good to hear,"
~-~Birchstorm~-~
(lol)
"I'm not getting into a fight with you about what happened. But we have to find some way to make them happy again. They both are always so uptight, and always need to stay at least a fox-length away from each other." Bluepaw looked at his sister, his gaze unreadable.
<>*Bluepaw*<>
*Sunnypaw shot her eyes at Bluepaw, and mumbled under her breath.*
It's Rosedawn's fault. She should say something.
:~~Sunnypaw:
*Markstar sighed, and took a bite of the vole.*
I don't know... It's just... so odd.
:~~Markstar:
Strongspirit sighed "Ya, I wonder what its going to be like...."
~-~Strongspirit~-~
*Markstar nodded.*
They're expecting Dreamstar. She was a leader of a life-time... She knew she was going to die. That's why at her last Gathering she asked for forgiveness. She knew she was going to die.
:~~Markstar:
Blossomspirit nodded.
<>*Blossomspirit*<>
Bluepaw narrowed his eyes.
"Fine. You say something to her then." Bluepaw snapped. He nudged her in the direction of the medicine den.
<>*Bluepaw*<>
"Well at least she got the forgivness and now you can go up there and show them you are a leader that is to be respected," she purred taking a bit of the vole
~-~Strongspirit~-~
*Sunnypaw spun around.*
No. You, you like her more then me!
:~~Sunnypaw:
*Markstar nodded.*
But it still doesn't feel right. There's cats who deserve to be leader more then me. Grayshadow should have been. She would have been perfect.
:~~Markstar:
Birchstorm smiled, "Are you hngry?"
~-~Birchy~-~
Bluepaw smiled.
"I'll go if you come with me." Bluepaw purred.
<>*Bluepaw*<>
*Sunnypaw flattened her ears to her head.*
I'm not saying anything.
:~~Sunnypaw:
Strongspirit sighed "Markstar you are a great leader, I promise you will lead LakeClan well, I;m sure of it!"
~-~Strongspirit~-~
*Markstar sighed.*
Dreamstar shouldn't had died....
*Markstar remembered Dreamsea then.*
But I don't think she ever truly died.
:~~Markstar:
Strongspirit tilted her head "What do you mean?"
~-~Strongspirit~-~
*Markstar had a faint smile on his face.*
I believe, she is Dreamsea. Dreamsea looks exactly as Dreamstar did. And any cat could tell that Rippleblaze loves Dreamsea with the same fierceness he loved Dreamstar with. But don't tell anyone else. Especially not Dreamsea.
:~~Markstar:
Strongspirit nodded "You can trust me, I won't,"
~-~Strongspirit~-~
*Markstar nodded.*
Don't you see the resemblance? Dreamstar, was given a second chance in life... And we'll just have to wait to find out why.
:~~Markstar:
Bluepaw sighed.
"Fine. Follow me." Bluepaw walked up to the medicine den, and poked his head in. "Rosedawn?" Bluepaw called.
<>*Bluepaw*<>
Rosedawn lifted her head up.
"You guys need something?" Rosedawn asked. She left the herbs she was sorting and padded out.
<>*Rosedawn*<>
Blossomspirit shrugged. "Not really..."
<>*Blossomspirit*<>
*Ridgepaw looked at Rosedawn leave and sigh.*
:~~Ridgepaw:
*Sunnypaw glared at Rosedawn, and shot a look at Bluepaw.*
:~~Sunnypaw:
Strongspirit nodded "Now that you mention I do realize it. How did I miss that? And yea, we will have to find out,"
~-~Strongspirit-~
Brichstorm nodded "All right, so anything interesting going on?"
~-~Birchy~-~
*Markstar purred, and took one last bite of the vole.*
You can have the rest. It's just odd. I had never imagined myself as leader. I had wanted to be a loyal warrior. I had never planned for any of this to happen. I had never planned on Adder attacking Wake. Wake dying. Me becoming leader. It should have never happened.
:~~Markstar:
"Sunnypaw and I think you and Icycurrent should stop being snobby and stupid and like each other again. If we come with you, will you apologize to him?" Bluepaw asked.
<>*Bluepaw*<>
Rosedawn stiffened.
"Fine. But only if both of you come. That means you too, Sunnypaw." Rosedawn sighed.
<>*Rosedawn*<>
*Sunnypaw flattened her ears to her head, and mumbled.*
Rosedawn's the only one being snobby and stupid...
:~~Sunnypaw:
Strongspirit sighed "You should have faith in yourself, Markstar, it doesn't matter if you were meant be leader you are now. And I know you will be a great one because I belive in you,"
~-~Strongspirit~-~
*Markstar sighed.*
It's just.... never mind.
:~~Markstar:
Bluepaw hissed.
"Shut up!"
<>*Bluepaw*<>
Rosedaw narrowed her eyes, but padded across the clearing to Icycurrent.
"Our kits want me to say sorry." Rosedawn meowed flatly.
<>*Rosedawn*<>
Blossomspirit shook her head.
"Hey, can we talk.... alone?" Blossomspirit asked.
<>*Blossomspirit*<>
"Oh come on Markstar, yo can tell me, please?"
~-~Strongspirit~-~
*Icycurrent shot his eyes at Rosedawn, and looked up from the mouse he was eating.*
Sorry won't fix my heart.
*Icycurrent almost spit out the words.*
:~~Icycurrent:
*Markstar sighed.*
It's nothing really.
*He looked at Strongspirit and smiled softly.*
:~~Markstar:
Birchstoarm nodded "Sure, is something wrong?"
~-~Birchy~-~
Strongspirit sighed dramatically "Fine... I thought you trusted me," she purred a smile spreading across her face "Is it some super speacial leader secret?" she asked in mock seriousness
~-~Stripngspirit~-~
Rosedawn hissed, and whipped around.
"Anything else, Sunnypaw?" Rosedawn growled. "I have better things to do." Rosedawn turned her head and padded back to her den.
"Sorry Ridgepaw. Bluepaw and Sunnypaw are... doing things." Rosedawn mumbled.
<>*Rosedawn*<>
Bluepaw sighed.
"That went well."
<>*Bluepaw*<>
Blossomspirit laughed.
"Something wrong? Of course not. We're having kits!" Blossomspirit chattered happily.
<>*Blossomspirit*<>
*Ridgepaw shot Rosedawn a disguised look, and turned his back on her while he got a poultice together for some of the elders.*
:~~Ridgepaw:
*Sunnypaw narrowed her eyes at Rosedawn.*
:~~Sunnypaw:
*Icycurrent flattened his ears, and shot his eyes at Bluepaw and Sunnypaw*
:~~Icycurrent:
*Markstar purred.*
Not really... But, I can't say.
:~~Markstar:
Strongspirit laughed "Fine, I accept defeat,"
~-~Strongspirit~-~
Birchstorm purred licking her cheek "Thats GREAT! That Wonderful!"
~-~Birchstorm~-~
*Markstar smiled, and looked away.*
:~~Markstar:
Rosedawn sighed.
"Okay, everyone hates me now. Why don't I just find Fierystar and he can kill me instead. It'll take a big load off of everyone's paws!" Rosedawn rolled her eyes.
<>*Rosedawn*<>
"Wasn't my fault. It was Sunnypaw's idea." Bluepaw exclaimed. "Oops, I think I hear my mentor calling me. Bye!" Bluepaw ran off before anyone could object.
<>*Bluepaw*<>
Strongspirit looked at him "Is something wrong, you seem more, distant these days..."
~-~Strongspirit~-~
TESTING!!!!!!
*Ridgepaw snorted and lifted his head,*
Nit everyone hates you. Just cause you don't have the guts to talk to Icycurrent for more then five seconds doesn't mean everyone hates you. Icycurrent is not problem, it's yours.
*He gazed at Rosedawn.*
You really don't know how much you hurt him. You have no idea. Every day, around sundown, when you're not in the den, Icycurrent comes here. He gets one poppy seed, every night, to help him sleep. If he didn't have it, he wouldn't be able to sleep. He gets a variety of herbs everyday.
Chamomile, to help calm him.
A feverfew/lavender poultice, again, to calm him.
And even thyme. Yes thyme, for shock. Everyday he gets these herbs everyday. Not for physical wounds, but emotional wounds.
:~~Ridgepaw:
*Markstar shook his head.*
It's nothing. Sorry. I'm fine.
:~~Markstar:
Nestflame padded in herbs in his mouth, he looked at the scene ahead of him "Uh sorry?"
~-~Nestflame~-~
Strongspirit sighed not joking this time "Why are you hiding thing from me? I thought we were friends, I tell you everything "
~-~Strongspirit~-~
*Markstar looked at Strongspirit.*
We are friends. There's just some things I can't say. I need to think them through... I'm sorry.
:~~Markstar:
Rosedawn snorted.
"He won't love me again, however long I talk to him. I tried to convince him for quite a while during the battle, but he still hates me."
<>*Rosedawn*<>
*Ridgepaw rolled his eyes.*
Why do you think he comes to get the herbs!? He still loves you, but he is terribly hurt. He believed in you, and you let him down. He wouldn't come for herbs if he was okay.
*Ridgepaw looked at Nestflame.*
:~~Ridgepaw:
Strongspirit's eyes were hurt "Fine, I- I guess I'll leave you to your thoughts then," she mewed padding out of the den leaving the vole there unfinished
~-~Strongspirit~-~
Nestflame looked at the herbs "Uh, we are low on," he thought "Um, chamomile, I'll go get some," he dropped the herbs rushing out not wanting to get in the middle of whatever was going on
~-~Nestflame~-~
*Ridgepaw stared at Nestflame, and back at Rosedawn.*
:~~Ridgepaw:
*Markstar started to object.*
Strongspirit... wait...
*Markstar looked at the ground, and sighed. He looked back up to the entrance of the leader's den, and sighed. He whispered to himself.*
I like you Strongspirit...
:~~Markstar:
Strongspirit looked ack at the den her heart aching, she closed her eyes feelings like she had never known rushed over her. She wished Markstar knew...
~-~Strongspirit~-~
Rosedawn closed her eyes for a heartbeat, then padded out of the den without another word. She padded up to Icycurrent.
"I-I'm so sorry... I didn't know... And I want you to know that if I could re-do what happened at the MoonCave that night... it would have been different." Rosedawn looked away. She looked back at him.
<>*Rosedawn*<>
*Icycurrent looked at Rosedawn then at the ground.*
I trusted you Rosedawn. And you chose your old life over me.
:~~Icycurrent:
Strongspirit sighed, it was better having hi as a friend even if he didn't feel the same way she padded back into his den "I'm sorry I overreacted, yo should be able to have your secrets...'
~-~Strongspirit~-~
*Markstar shook his head.*
It's okay...
*He looked at Strongspirit.*
is something wrong?
:~~Markstar:
"Well ya... but you don't want to hear, trst me..."
~-~Strongspirit~-~
*Markstar shook his head.*
What's troubling you?
:~~Markstar:
Rosedawn just looked at him.
"Maybe letting Fierystar kill me is a good idea." Rosedawn sighed sadly to herself.
<>*Rosedawn*<>
*Icycurrent's eyes shot to Rosedawn.*
I would never let anyone hurt you, ever. You mean more to me then anything, but I don't seem to mean the same amount to you.
:~~Icycurrent:
"Well, I like this tom. but I'm pretty sure he doesn;t feel the same way..."
~-~Strongspirit~-~
"You do. I just don't think you like me anymore because you're constantly avoiding me. Ridgepaw told me about the poppy seeds, and calming herbs, and thyme... Oh StarClan, I didn't mean to cause that! I still love you a lot.." Rosedawn blinked.
<>*Rosedawn*<>
*Icycurrent looked at the ground.*
I do care about you, but you chose your old life over me, how am I supposed to react?
*He didn't respond about the herbs.*
:~~Icycurrent:
*Markstar stiffened, and his eyes went blank.*
Oh... Okay...
*Markstar looked at the ground.*
:~~markstar:
"And he's a great friend, my best friend, and I'm afraid, if he knew that it would ruin things between us..." Strongspirit mewed
~-~Strongspirit~-~
Rosedawn blinked.
"I could just give up my medicine cat job if it helps you...." Rosedawn looked at her paws.
<>*Rosedawn*<>
*Markstar tried to think of who would be Strongspirit's best friend.(XD)*
Owlpaw?
:~~Markstar:
*Icycurrent looked at the ground.*
But you wouldn't be happy. Maybe I should just leave the clan. Find a different start.
:~~Icycurrent:
Strongspirit shook her head StarClan, how clueless is he?
"No, he's Dreamstar son, much more than a warrior... and one of the most kind cats I know, and that I know has a great destiny,"
~-~Strongspirit~-~
"But I couldn't live without you..." Rosedawn whimpered.
<>*Rosedawn*<>
*Markstar tilted his head.*
Fleckrain? He looks a lot like this StarClan warrior, Fleckwater.
:~~Markstar:
*Icycurrent shook his head.*
You decided to live without me when you decided to be a medicine cat.
:~~Icycurrent:
"No! And do Not say Rainingblaze," Strongspirit mewed exageratted
~-~Strongspirit~-~
*Markstar thought for a moment.*
Fellwave? Fellwave was born forbidden, when Rippleblaze was still leader.
:~~Markstar:
(XD, he still needs to say Shrewpelt and Jayflight. XD)
(Gosh.... lol)
"No..."
Strongspirit sighed wishing h woud just guess already
~-~Strongspirit~-~
Jayflight? Jayflight's very kind... He has a great destiny.
:~~Markstar:
"No.... not even close to the detiny I was talking about,"
~-~Strongspirit~-~
Hmm.... Shrewpelt? He has an interesting life... Though he's a bit old for you... why would you like him?
:~~Markstar:
(hahahaha)
"I don't Markstar..."
~-~Strongspirit~-~
Rosedawn sighed.
"But you were there. Even if we weren't together, you were still there. If you left, you wouldn't be I don't know what I would do!" Rosedawn exclaimed.
<>*Rosedawn*<>
*Markstar tilted his head.*
There's no one else.
:~~Markstar:
*Icycurrent shook his head.*
You would go back to your old life. Just like you always wanted. Me, well. I would get nothing. This can't work Rosedawn. We can't love each other if you are medicine cat, so what's the point?
:~~Icycurrent:
"Yes there is, Markstar..." she mewed her voice dropping to a whisper "You,"
~-~Strongspirit~-~
*Markstar stiffened, his eyes wide. His heart started to pound.*
:~~Markstar:
Strongspirit sighed "See, I told you he didn't feel the same way," she mewed, she turned beginning to pad away
~-~Strongspirit~-~
*Markstar whispered.*
Strongspirit...
*Then he stood up.*
Wait.
:~~Markstar:
Strongspirit looked back tears rolling silently down her cheeks,
~-~Strongspirit~-~
*Markstar padded up to Strongspirit.*
Why are you crying?
*Markstar asked in a gentle voice, his eyes soft.*
:~~Markstar:
Strongspirit turned away "N-no,"
~-~Strongspirit~-~
Rosedawn began to back up.
"No... T'that's not true...." Rosedawn turned around and ran out of camp.
<>*Rosedawn*<>
*Markstar asked again, placing his tail on her shoulder.*
Why are you crying?
:~~Markstar:
*Icycurrent looked at the ground and sighed.*
:~~Icycurrent:
"Cause I love you and you obviously don't" she mewed
~-~Strongspirit~-`
*Markstar laughed lightly.*
Did I say a word?
:~~Markstar:
"I say I love you and you tense up what's that supposed to tell me?"
~-~Stronspirit~-~
*Stillkit bounced up to Silentecho, her tail swinging wildly around.*
You're a warrior! That's so cool! What's it like?
:~~Stillkit:
*Markstar laughed.*
I'm surprised. I didn't think you did.
:~~Markstar:
Strongspirit rolled her eyes "Ya, I kinda noticed that after you suggested every other mateless tom in the clan!"
~-~Strongspirit~-~
*Markstar's ears slightly flicked back on his head.*
I named Dreamstar's sons. Is that a crime Strongspirit?
*Markstar's eyes shone with humour.*
:~~Markstar:
"No, but asking me if I liked them was getting pretty annoying. I don't know why I didn't just tell you in the first place, would have saved a lot of time..."
Strongspirit laghed her eyes glowign
~-~Strongspirit~-~
Silentecho just smiled, unable to say anything.
>Silentecho<
*Stillkit tilted her head.*
Why don't you talk?
:~~Stillkit:
*Markstar rolled his eyes.*
Ya. That so took five moons. So, do you want to know my answer?
:~~Markstar:
Strongspirit nodded "I think so," sh purred
~-~Strongspirit~-~
Silentecho shrugged.
>Silentecho<
*He took a step towards Strongspirit, and whispered into her ear.*
I feel the same way...
*He felt a presence, and breathed in. he inhaled Wake's scent and closed his eyes.*
:~~Markstar:
Can you talk? That would be awesome if you didn't! You could like, THINK mean things about someone, and they wouldn't even know!
*Stillkit bounced around.*
:~~Stillkit:
Strongspirit smiled relief washing over her "Good,"
~-~Strongspirit~-~
Silentecho laughed silently, nodding.
>Silentecho<
*Markstar stepped back and searched Strongspirit's eyes.*
:~~Markstar:
Awesome!!! Is it fun? You must have so much fun! I wish I couldn't talk! That would be fun!
:~~Stillkit:
Strongspirit looked back at him, love and relief in her eyes,
~-~Strongspirit~-~
Silentecho just shrugged, and gave a her a 'more or less' look.
>Silentecho<
*Stillkit smiled.*
I bet it's fun. Because well, you can't make ANY sounds! Are you a good fighter? Hunter? Can you make ANY sounds? How do you tell others stuff?
:~~Stillkit:
*Markstar smiled.*
I didn't think you liked me.
:~~Markstar:
"Well I did. I just couldn't tell you, I-i'm sorry,"
~-~Strongspirit~-~
*Markstar shook his head.*
There's no need to be sorry.
:~~Markstar:
Silentecho shook his head no.
>Silentecho<
Cool! Your life must be awesome!
:~~Stillkit:
Strongspirit nodded "I know," she purred
~-~Strongspirit~-~
*Markstar smiled.*
So.
:~~Markstar:
Silentecho shrugged again, looking indifferent.
>Silentecho<
Oh. Well, why isn't it fun?
:~~Stillkit:
Silentecho looked at the ground.
>Silentecho<
Strongspirit rested her head against Markstar's shoulder purring
~-~Strongspirit~-~
*Markstar licked her head.*
So. Are we going to tell anyone?
:~~Markstar:
"I don't know, should we," she asked
~-~Strongspirit~-~
That's why I was asking you.
:~~Markstar:
Strongspirit shrugged "I don't see a problem with telling, but if you want to keep it a secret thats fine,"
~-~Strongspirit~-~
Come.
*Markstar padded out of his den.*
:~~Markstar:
Strongspirit followed still smiling
~-~Strongspirit~-~
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