And it all came crashing down {Clan Ceremonies/Meeting}

✦ ✧ ✦ The call for a meeting rung through the camp, the lazy heat of the day meeting Sheepskin as he pulled himself out from the warrior's den. They hadn't had a meeting in awhile, but it wasn't any fault of Moonstar. Things had been hard recently, the clan was still struggling past the death of both Blackstorm, Rosewater and Blackstorm all in the same small stretch of time.

The curly-furred tom appeared underneath the high root, head tilted up towards Moonstar, ears pekred intently forwards to see what the tabby leader had to announce.

^{SOMEONE TOSS ME A ROPE —}

^{Stormpaw padded over slowly, not really feeling up to watching a bunch of other cats getting on with their lives while he wallowed in sadness. But alas, he cared about his clanmates and sat down near the back of the already forming group of cats. Silently the cream tabby looked up at Moonstar, waiting patiently for the meeting to begin.}

Zephyr • 28 moons • Thunderclan Warrior •

Zephyrstream wondered if his time as the temporary medicine cat was over. He knew there were some very, well-deserving individuals with the ability to treat and heal cats with a little more training. Settling beside Stormpaw, he greeted the younger tom with a gentle flick of his wisp-like tail on the tom's shoulder. "Chin up kiddo... time moves on and we should live a good life for those who've left us... we'll meet them again in Starclan someday to tell them our stories from here." He spoke softly, hoping to cheer up the young cat. Reverting his attention to the beautiful form of the silver tigress, Zephyrstream could only watch her longingly. She looked tired, but well.

^{SOMEONE TOSS ME A ROPE —}

^{Slightly startled when Zephyrstream spoke to him, Stormpaw regained his composure and listened to the other tom's words. It took a moment to let the meaning sink in, and Stormpaw found himself feeling a little better. Yes, he would see them again. One day he'd meet up with all of them in Starclan.}

^{"... thanks," he managed to mumble out, trying not to look entirely pathetic as he looked at Zephyr. Now he had a small spark of hope within him, rekindled by the kind words of his clanmate. Feeling more at ease he turned back to await Moonstar's announcements.}

THIS IS MY FIGHT SONG — 💫

🔺🔻🔺 His warrior ceremony had been delayed by a moon, but it was for good reason. Standing beside his best friend, he couldn't feel more prouder of their glorious moment as they emerged as new warriors. Glancing down towards the newly named Featherlight, he bumped his shoulder to hers gently, even though his face was expressionless, at least his eyes shone bright with joy. Dipping his head towards his leader, he gave her a thankful look. Partly because she'd named them together, and partly because he stood proud with Shimmersong and Stormstride as well. Two toms he was glad to have as friends at his back. Life seemed to be looking up now, hopefully he'd make his father proud and make use of the name he now carried in honor of his uncle Blizzard.

Live fiercely.

I won’t cry anymore

Her ears perked hearing her new name be called. Featherlight....it had a nice ring to it and she smiled-her eyes flashed up towards Crimsoncry with a proud look in her gaze, she was becoming a warrior with him! How exciting what that! She felt pride overwhelming her and she silently had to thank Moonstar for being such a great mentor. She and Crimsoncry had made her feel welcomed here in Thunderclan and now she stood before them as a newly found warrior. She promised to herself that she'll do her best as a warrior and protect her clan. She also had to congratulate the others for becoming a warrior themselves.

"Im a fool"

^{SOMEONE TOSS ME A ROPE —}

^{Listening to all the apprentices' names get called, it was a shock to Stormpaw to hear his own name called. With a blank stare he looked at the other young cats who were named. Was he supposed to join them? He flicked his ears, trying to figure out what was going on. Evidently Moonstar saw that he was ready for this, so with only slight hesitation he stepped forward.}

^{When Moonstar asked if they would uphold the warrior code and protect their clan, even at the cost of their own lives, Stormpaw knew his answer immediately. He'd gladly die for Thunderclan. Because what was death besides a chance to see those he had lost and tell them of all the things he'd done with his life? Filled with a new sense of determination and not wanting it to leave, he replied "I do." Stormpaw listened as each apprentice received their new name, wondering what his would be. He'd never really given it much thought, not even when he was a kit.}

^{And then there is was. Stormstride.His thoughts echoed it loudly over and over. He turned slightly to see if his mother was at the meeting and hoped she was. He dipped his head towards Moonstar, thanking her for the ceremony. The newly named warrior then turned his gaze to the sky, wondering if Rosewater knew how thankful he was for her mentorship in the last moon. And finally he looked to the others beside him. Crimsoncry, Featherlight, and Shimmersong. For the first time in a while a smile broke out on his face and he was ready for whatever was to come next.}

Littleflame adored seeing the youth of the clan grow up, becoming wonderful warriors just as she had three moons ago, although they likely wouldn't immediately head to the nursery upon getting their warrior names. Littleflame was proud nonetheless and cheered them on with a kind smile and a flick of her tail.

"LOOKIN FOR A LITTLE BIT OF HOPE THESE DAYS" & TAGS

✦ ✧ ✦ Four new warriors. Four of them. Crimsoncry, Featherlight, Stormstride and Shimmersong. Their names rang in his ears as he let a small smile curl onto his face, a sparkle of pride in his eye as his gaze swept over the four new warriors. They all deserved it, they had worked so hard as apprentices and now they were finally being rewarded.

At the call for a meeting, Flameseeker lifted her head. The last thing she wanted to do was go listen to the meeting, in front of all of her clanmates. For a bit, she contemplated not going, but then she realized, today was Stormpaw's warrior ceremony. The tabby was on her burned paws almost in an instant. It took her a little while to limp towards the center to join Zephyrstream and Stormpaw, but she finally made it and sat down. She could feel the stares from her clanmates, but she ignored it. This was her son's special day, and she wouldn't miss it for the world.

Once Moonstar finished the warrior ceremonies, a loud purr thundered in her throat. She was so proud of Shimmersong, Featherlight, and Stormstride. She could feel tears tugging at her eyelids, but she held them back. "Shimmersong! Featherlight! Stormstride!" After chanting their names, she couldn't hold back the tears anymore. Her single eye burned with pride for her son, and she stood up and attempted to burry her face in his shoulder fur.

Next Moonstar moved onto the deputy announcement. She had wondered who it may be, and she had fully expected Rosewater to be chosen. However, Starclan had other plans. A pain entered her heart as she flashed back to the image of the calico along the thunder path. She was too young, she had so much potential. The new deputy of Thunderclan is Sheepskin! Another purr formed in her throat as she looked around for the curly furred warrior. He was shy, but he would serve as a great deputy. "Sheepskin!"

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ninja'd ^^

✦ ✧ ✦ Next up was deputy announcements. Sheepskin's eyes curiously searched around for who Moonstar was directing her attention to, confusion flaring up in his mind as he couldn't seem to find the origins of Moonstar's gaze. He turned back to the silver leader and found her eyes on him, his back straightening up as soon as her words reached his ears.

"I say these words before StarClan, so that the spirits of our warrior ancestors may hear and approve of my choice. The new deputy of Thunderclan is Sheepskin!"

He didn't believe it at first. Him, a loner-born cat, timid, curly-furred him...Moonstar had named him her deputy. Sheepskin. Him. The curly-furred tom couldn't seem to process it as his jaw hung open, clearly shocked out of his mind as he nodded to Moonstar. "T-Thank you, Moonstar. I w-won't let you down, I w-won't let any of y-you guys down." An honor, an incredible privilege to be named deputy of Thunderclan.

Sheepskin couldn't believe it.

_{Oop! It seemed Balsam was more than late! Hurrying over the tom made haste to park his rear and catch the last of the meeting. Muttering quietly were a few npcs and Bal thankfully heard the new warriors and sheepskins promotion. Smiling wide Bal gave out a holler "Congratulations ya'll!" He hoped that was the appropriate thing to do but it seemed to be others reactions.}

The discussion with Moonstar wasn't too long ago, and truth be told he was still thinking about it. No doubt he was going to live his life very differently now. With all the new rules he had to follow was one thing, but he wanted to be well equipped. Right now he was not equipped for this job, but in due time he hoped to be the very best he could. He was so preoccupied by his new responsibilities, that he failed to listen to the other announcements. All the other cats cheering was all noise to him. Right now, what mattered most was trying to get adjusted to this new life. At least I have Balsameye with me. We'll be learning how to become great medics together.

Moonstar calling his name snapped him out of his thoughts. She flicked her tail for him to come forward, so he did so wordlessly. It was a bit strange, having all this attention on him. Even if it was for a moment. However, he would have to get used to this. He was a thunderclanner and this was his home. What Moonstar said next came to no surprise to him, she had already discussed that when the three of them spoke in private.

i'll take the blame for this tragedy —— tags.

( v late to this rip but could Stonekit be made into an apprentice? I don't have a mentor lined up for him yet though )

Stonekit had bumbled over to the meeting, feeling his heart swell with joy as he heard Moonstar announcing that Shimmerpaw would become a warrior today. He was so excited for his friend. The fluffy boy called out the names of all the new warriors, not understanding the ritual but mimicking what his Clanmates were doing. And Sheepskin would be deputy? That was great too! Stonekit liked Sheepskin a lot; the curly-furred tomcat was always so nice to everyone. The blue boy beamed with happiness for all his Clanmates.

"I HOPE I SEE YOU" & TAGS

Sunflowerkit followed quickly after Stonekit, ears perked up as she listened to the announcements. So many cats! She felt her heart swell for the newly named Shimmersong and Stormstride , cheering their names along with the rest of those promoted. Her friends, her family... all of them had a place in ThunderClan. Even her mother had come back home. Maybe it was due to many losses, but this meeting felt relatively exciting and cheerful.

//could sunny also be made into an apprentice? I don't have a mentor for her either whoops lol

— "speaking in #ffd300" —

- tags -

✿ just another nancy boy

Shimmersong dipped his head, stifling a purr as Moonstar gave him his name. His gaze travelled upward, and he wondered if Rosewater could see him. The pain of losing her had begun to dull, but he had always imagined that she would be there to see him receive his name. He caught sight of Stormstride looking up next to him, and he wondered if the other tom was thinking the same.

Things hadn't gone how he'd expected them to. Just as Melodyrose hadn't been there at his apprentice ceremony, Rosewater wasn't here with him now. But looking out at his classmates cheering his name, Shimmersong couldn't help but smile. Making his way back into the crowd, he took a seat next to Sunflowerkit and Stonekit, greeting the pair with a flick of his tail. "Your turn next, hmm?" he teased, before snapping his attention back to Moonstar as the leader spoke again. He grinned when the medicine cats and deputy were announced. Sheepskin would be a wonderful deputy. He didn't know Garin or Balsameye particularly well, but he was sure they'd both do a fine job as well. Maybe with two new medicine cats there wouldn't be so much death around ThunderClan.