Closed Thread [Closed] GATHERING (14FG20)

Out with the old - In with the bold

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"Palestar, Goldenstar, Badgerstar; I think it's time to get to the announcements. The crowd seems to have settled in, unless you see one I don't see a reason to make them wait. They can always chat more before we all leave." Boldstar wasn't impatient, exactly, just curious to hear what was to be said by the rest. He suspected based simply on the looks of the cats brought that news would be good all around. The rising tide brought fish closer to everyone's paws, after all. He hoped that it would prove out that the prey was back to the first.

Though my soul may set in darkness, it will rise in perfect light; I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night
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Sitting on her striped haunches, the lynx point she-cat was just as eager to get things under way. There was a sort of warmth in the air, despite the drizzle. A buzz of excitement and mingling of cats. For a moment she swung her eyes around the scene, taking in the various coat shapes and forms and slotting a name to each.

"Very well. Shadowclan was first to arrive, so I shall be the first to give my announcement." The slight jab was light on her tongue as she nodded in turn to each leader of their respective clan, before, with an elaborate tail swish, turned and headed for Great Rock. Once her form had crested above the rocky ridge, she waited for silence before speaking, her voice carrying out over the gathered assembly.

"Shadowclan fares well this moon. Our territory is seeing the effects of New Leaf in more ways than one - prey is running well, and our medicine cat's sick den is empty. A few days ago myself, Hollyclaw and Clovershine followed the trail of a weasel and her kits - and eliminated the threat from our territory."

Out with the old - In with the bold

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While Palestar was speaking, Boldstar made his graceful leap up onto the Greatrock. He waited patiently as the pointed she-cat made her speech. Boldstar wasn't as prepared as he liked to be, but was happy that he had little to report.

When Palestar has stopped speaking long enough, Boldstar picked up in his own voice. "RiverClan has found New-leaf to be a blessing. Our borders have been secure and prey runs plentifully. Our sick den is also fully empty and the clan is healthy." It wasn't much to say, but it was the truth. Boldstar hoped the lack of combat to brag about didn't tempt any of the other clans into intruding on their borders. It was bad enough that ThunderClan still held Sunningrocks after all these generations.

Weep little lion man,

You are not as brave as you were at the start...
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As the other leaders reacted to his greeting, Badgerstar couldn't help but feel as though he'd accidentally made a fool of himself. He'd only been up here a pawful of times and, although he was certain his growing pains would be forgotten in coming seasons, his pelt prickled with embarrassment. Nonetheless, he remained quiet and listened politely to Palestar and Boldstar each giving an address about Clan affairs.

Now was his chance to prove he wasn't just a hot-blooded warrior.

Badgerstar stood tall on his perch and readied his voice to cast it across the clearing in a certain, powerful tone. "New-leaf has been good to WindClan thus far. There have been no incursions on our territory this moon and we welcome two new warriors into the Clan's warriors den: Shadesleek and Cloudflare. Apart from that, our Clan is as strong as ever thanks to the tireless work of our hunters and medicine cat."

Did he do that right? Badgerstar sincerely hoped he did. It helped that they actually had good news for once. There wasn't much he had to lie about or cover up... this time.

Mhm, yes, yes...

Willowfrost nodded slowly as the Leaders from each clan took their turn speaking. It seemed as if all was well for each of the clans and despite their separation, it was reassuring for Willowfrost to hear that the cats as a whole were thriving. 

It was all Clovershine could do to keep her attention focused on the Leader's words. In fact, the only thing she really did hear was Cloudflare's name as his leader, Badgerstar, mentioned how he had recently become a warrior. At the mention of the tom's name, Clovershine's bright blue eyes took a quick peek to her side, where Cloudflare himself still sat. 

"I simply must stay focused! Get a grip, Clover!" 

Shaking her ears in slight frustration, Clovershine's pale tail began to tip, tip, tip against the ground impatiently. 

Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity.

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Rowanglade listened as the leaders went through the announcements, sitting near the other Medicine Cats. She was pleased with how Badgerstar handled himself on the Greatrock. He was settling in well to his new position.