10 Years!

Hey there!

So it's been a while. I'm probably the only nostalgic fool around that checks blogger (occasionally) still! But this place played a huge part in my life.

I felt I needed to make a post recently, as it's coming up on the 10 year anniversary of when I first made this clan... which is just insane to me! It definitely doesn't feel like 10 years has gone by.

I don't talk to anyone from blogger anymore, which sometimes makes me sad. Believe it or not I still roleplay- cause I'm a fool. Not warriors though.

Got into some ARPG's on deviantart though. Drawing has become an absolute joy for me, and I probably wouldn't have gotten into digital art if not for roleplaying here. Even made some fantastic new friends- one of which I've now met in person twice (they live across the country) and they're visiting again in April!

It's crazy to look back on my blogger days though. I've grown,, well a lot. I look back now and see how terrible I was to others, and I wish I could make amends but hopefully that never impacted anyone too bad.

I am going to be 22 this year though. In my 4th year of university, with another couple years left. Studying ecology which is really cool!

I feel like I don't have a lot of updates on my life. I guess, online I go by 'Alek' now. For many years I still went by Dream online, but wanted to move away from that a couple of years ago. I own a horse too?? 2 years in July. Obviously I already mentioned university.

There's more personal stuff I could say but I figure no one remembers what I would be talking about anyways.

Well, if anyone ever sees this, give me a shout/leave a comment?? I'll see the comment eventually, but I would love to catch up with others again.

We should hold a warriors blogger reunion haha

I hope everyone is doing well!! Thank you all for the fantastic memories once again <3 p="">
-Alek

The End

 Please click images to enlarge, blogger wouldn't let me type it.

Ceremonies

Looking around, Dreamstar leaped into the lower branch of a tree, calling the clan together.

"Oakpaw, Ink, Featheredpaw, Sweetpaw, and Crowpaw. Please step forward."

Dreamstar nodded at the apprentices.

"Mentors, are you satisfied that your apprentice is ready to become a warrior?"

The mentors all nod and respond.

"Yes, they are ready."

Dreamstar nodded.

"I Dreamstar, 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.

Oakpaw, Ink, Featheredpaw, Sweetpaw, and Crowpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and protect and defend your clan even at the cost of your life? "

They nod and say I do.

"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior names.

Oakpaw, from this moment you will be known as Oakrise. StarClan honors your courage, and we welcome you as a full warrior of LakeClan.

Ink, you chose to keep your original name. StarClan honors your bravery, and we welcome you as a full warrior of LakeClan.

Featheredpaw, from this moment you will be known as Featheredmist. StarClan honors your knowledge, and we welcome you as a full warrior of LakeClan. 

Sweetpaw, from this moment you will be known as Sweetriver. StarClan honors your enthusiasm, and we welcome you as a full warrior of LakeClan. 

Crowpaw, from this moment you will be known as Crowspirit. StarClan honors your loyalty, and we welcome you as a full warrior of LakeClan."
 
The clan started to cheer for the new warriors.

"Oakrise! Ink! Featheredmist! Crowspirit! Sweet!"

"Now, as tradition. You must sit a silent vigil tonight to reflect on your warrior duties!

By naming apprentices we show that LakeClan will survive and remain strong.

  Markstar's face beamed, and he looked down at his kits, his eyes soft.

"Crykit, please step forward."

The kit stepped forward.

"Until you have received you warrior names, you will be known as Crypaw!

I will mentor Crypaw. I'm sorry Ivypaw, but your new mentor will be Bluegaze."

Dreamstar touched her nose to Crypaw's.

"Crypaw! Crypaw! Crypaw!"

"That is all, we will continue on our travels. I do not know how much longer we have to go, but we are doing fine.

(sorry everyone for the long wait. Not much is going to happen until they get to their new home/Crypaw becomes a warrior. But if anyone has any suggestions for an interesting post that we could RP to, please feel free to suggest one! I need them badly.)

Storm on the Horizon Pt. 4

Dreamstar watched the clan get ready for the night. They still had no idea where they were going, and had been traveling for moons now. She'd have to do ceremonies soon. Some of the older apprentices could probably become warriors soon. They were short on warriors, and with many new apprentices, they needed them. Two new apprentices had just come, Hazelpaw and Wildpaw, while two new warriors also had joined, Wolfwind and Dawnfall. Dreamstar watched her own apprentice, Ivypaw, pad after Grayshadow who had been training Sweetpaw and Ivypaw. Dreamstar just found she didn't have the time, though she did occasionally take Ivypaw out when they stopped and showed her some things.

It was warmer now, though. Prey was plentiful, and even if they didn't have a permanent home yet, it was okay. They were all surviving, and the kits seemed to like always having an adventure. Nettle had her paws full taking care of her kits and also volunteering to take care of the others.

Dreamstar looked up when she saw Rippleblaze padding over to her.

"You okay?"

She nodded.

"Ya, just homesick I guess. I miss my den. I was born in that nursery... grew up in that apprentices den. It's just so weird."

He lied down next to her.

"I know. But it gets easier, really. I left MarshClan. All for you."

She smiled weakly.

"Ya..."

She pricked her ears as she heard a noise.

"I'll be right back."

She stood up and padded to where it came from. What she saw, shocked her. A kit, probably 5 moons was nudging a form. Dreamstar took a careful step towards the mewling kit, gasping as the form came into clear view. It was... Archwhisper. Grayshadow's kit who left moons ago to be with her mate who was outside the clan. The kit spun around, looking up at Dreamstar.

"Is this... your mother?"

The kit looked back at Archwhisper, then nodded.

"Come with me. You'll be safe. Where is your father?"

The kit looked at Archwhisper again.

"My mother told me he died before I was born."

Dreamstar nodded, and gently grabbing Archwhisper's scruff, led the kit along with her tail. Once she got back to the clan, they gathered around. Grayshadow immediately recognized Archwhisper's still form.

"Archwhisper! What happened!?"

Dreamstar shook her head.

"It looks like she was attacked."

The small red kit spoke up then.

"She was defending me. A fox came, and almost got me before she rescued me, driving the fox away."

Grayshadow looked at the kit, then realizing this was her kin, thus making this kit Dreamstar's kin.

"What's your name?"

The kit looked at Dreamstar.

"Crykit."

Dreamstar purred.

"You can stay with us. Your mother is my kin, you'll be safe here."

Crykit nodded, looking at Grayshadow who smiled warmly. Nettle padded forward.

"I can look after her before she becomes an apprentice."

Dreamstar looked at the 5 moon old kit.

"I think I'll look after her this time, thank you though, Nettle."

Any cat could see the longing in Dreamstar's eyes for kits of her own again, so no one said anything.

::---::

A couple days later once they had stopped to rest again, Bluegaze padded up to Dreamstar while Crykit was playing with the other kits.

"Dreamstar? What are you going to do?"

She looked at the blind tom, blinking slowly.

"What do you mean? Is this something to do with Crykit?"

Bluegaze shook his head.

"No, nothing with her. But you. You're getting older Dreamstar, so is Rippleblaze. He can't even walk anymore without a limp, and his sight is only getting worse after his injuries. You're... slowing down too Dreamstar. Grayshadow's pretty much taken over Ivypaw's training, even though she's older too. Any other cat.... your age, would already be an elder by now. Rippleblaze is still only a warrior because you are."

Dreamstar stared at Bluegaze. Of course she had considered her age, and how she would have to find a replacement, but she had to lead her clan to their new home. 

"I'll lead my clan until my last breath. This clan needs me, and I need to protect it."

Bluegaze sighed.

"But how can you protect your clan when you're getting weaker with age? I just think... that once we find our new home, you should consider retiring and letting a younger cat become leader. It would be in the best interest of the clan, isn't that what you want? I don't mean any offense, but... we can't have elders fighting a fight that is meant for warriors. You should be able to enjoy the rest of your life in peace Dreamstar."

He turned away, and Dreamstar bristled.

"I'm not an elder Bluegaze. I can fight just as well as any warrior here!"

The tom simply shook his head and didn't respond. Dreamstar sighed. He's right. I just don't want to admit it to anyone else. Who could replace me anyways? No one would be right for the job... or there are some, but they're getting older too...

She shook her head, smiling as Crykit ran over to her. She treated Crykit as her own, and even though the kit was pretty independent, she was glad Crykit had warmed up to her. She looked up and saw dark storm clouds on the horizon.

"Come on, we should try to find some proper shelter before this storm hits."

She stood up and waited for the clan to gather around before moving on again as the wind picked up.