#hopcurl

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Moon 320-Leaf-fall

With leaf-bare right around the corner, a lack of herbs, and their senior healer having a broken bone, ElementClan decides to make peace with StumpyClan.  The war is over.  Although its impacts may be felt as the Clan heads into leaf-bare with almost no herbs.  In honor of their performances during the war, Flailpaw (12) and Scorchpaw (12) are given their warrior names.  Flailpaw is now Flailvalley in honor of his dedication, and Scorchpaw is now Scorchhawk in honor of her fortitude.  Flailvalley doesn’t like the attention and hopes that it will be the last ceremony he ever has.  Minnowpaw (12) is the only one of her siblings who is still an apprentice.  She knew she would end up being the last to be made a warrior.  Hatchswipe (65) comforts her and assures her that she is actually very skilled.  She just spent a lot of her apprenticeship injured.  Kestrelcreek (109) decides to go for a walk with her son.  She wants to explore ElementClan’s whole territory with Hollowminnow (21)!  But then he tells her about the prank he and Copperheart (36) are planning and she gets frustrated with him.  Why can’t he take anything seriously?!  Hollowminnow and Minnowpaw have a friendly chat and he jokes with her about having similar names.  It cheers her up a bit about still being an apprentice.Tanglechirp (67) knows that Bluestripe (95) and Dawnstar (104) used to have a thing for each other and listens as Dawnstar discusses potential mates with Sofanthiel (109).  Tanglechrip is annoyed that his name never came up, and a little bit angry when Bluestripe’s does.  Embershell (38) and Hopcurl (38) are both quite fond of the deputy.  Hopcurl thinks she’s helpful and good at what she does.  Embershell wants to go explore the Twolegplace with her.  Aphidwhisker (17) is still close with Pebbletuft (53) and chats with her about what it’s like to be a healer.  She even helps out in the Healer’s den a little.  Just subtly healing cats.  It won’t hurt, right?

Healer’s den: Bumble (broken bone), Sofanthiel (whitecough), Embershell (frostbite), Dapplemuzzle (bite-wound, torn pelt), Petalfrost (sprain), Copperheart (running nose), Cherviljumble (joint pain)

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Moon 343-Leaf-fall

Kestrelcreek (132) has announced that she is expecting kits!  She’s excited to have new children, but Croucheye (54) is a little apprehensive about having new siblings, especially with her mother so old.  And after having lost all her other siblings.  She doesn’t know if she, or Kestrelcreek, can handle that loss again.  Meanwhile, Embershell (61) and Aries (109) are thinking about cats that died too soon.  Aries wishes that she could have spent more time with Copperheart, and Embershell hopes that Mistytooth is doing well in StarClan.  Mistytooth also feels like he was gone too soon, and wishes he were still alive.  Flailvalley (35) could use some support.  On a lighter note, Blizzardpaw (13) has been made a full healer!  He is now named Blizzardfur, in honor of his composure.  He’s a little bit proud of beating his sister to his full name.  Tansypaw (13) isn’t focused on that.  She’s checking up on her patients and making sure that Embershell is doing alright with the water in her lungs.  Hopcurl (61) has noticed that Ryeeagle (13) is always one of the first to volunteer for difficult tasks.  Xey wonder if he is trying to stumble onto an opportunity to prove himself.  He isn’t, really.  He just likes doing things.  There seems to be a bit of tension growing between Dapplemuzzle (40) and Bumble (120).  The healer overhears Dapplemuzzle telling jokes about her and the two get in a small argument about it.  Dawnstar (127) doesn’t notice.  He’s too busy imparting his wisdom on Sofanthiel (132).  He loves that she listens to him.  On patrol, Dapplemuzzle and Aspenthud (13) find a sick kittypet named Kimberlystrike (32) who they bring back to camp.  She has a medium high strength water-blessing. 

Healer’s den: Hopcurl (whitecough), Embershell (water in lungs),  Kestrelcreek (pregnant)

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Moon 337-Newleaf

It seems that Dawnstar’s (121) positive manifestation worked because things are looking up for ElementClan.  Prey is running well for the first time in moons and Bumble (114) is finally healed, although he does have a scar from his broken jaw.  Blizzardpaw’s (7) strong earth-blessing came in handy for healing that.  Bumble is back to feeling like his old, troublesome self and starts an argument between Ryepaw (7) and Flailvalley (29).  Because having a dark-cursed and a very powerful water-blessed cat fighting is totally a good idea.  The two of them both have pretty good control over their magic, though, so nothing bad happens.  They both just get a little damp.  Ryepaw is pretty close to his mother and saves a piece of fresh-kill that he knows is Sofanthiel’s (126) favorite.  Blizzardpaw has known he was destined to be a healer ever since he was very young, but he can’t help but daydream about what being a warrior would have been like.  Especially a warrior in LionClan.  That would have been so cool.   It’s a little weird for Aspenpaw (7) being the only warrior apprentice out of his siblings, so he asks Hatchswipe (82) for advice.  He talks about how it doesn’t help that Flailvalley always looks so stressed.  It’s hard to trust anything he says.  Hatchswipe carefully doesn’t mention the fact that she was startled by an owl the previous night.  Dapplemuzzle (34) came into deputy-ship at a challenging time, but Hatchswipe is actually impressed with how well she’s doing.  Hatchswipe has served under five different deputies now, and Dapplemuzzle (34) is one of the best she’s had.  With Pebbletuft and Bluestripe gone, Aphidwhisker isn’t used to cats actually taking care of her, so she’s surprised when Hopcurl (55) is thoughtful.  She doesn’t really know how to respond to xem.

Healer’s den: Tansypaw (running nose), Aphidwhisker (running nose)

Bumble got a scar

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Moon 322-Leaf-bare

Minnowpaw (14) has finally been made a warrior!  She is given the name of Minnownudge in honor of her intelligence.  Hopcurl (40) is proud of xer last kit to become a warrior, but worries that she’s grown too cold and distant from her siblings.  What happened to xer sweet little girl?  Dawnstar (106) seems to be encouraging the pranksters in the Clan and heckles ChaffinchClan with Burdockbeam (38) at a gathering.  He’s. . .not very mature for a leader, is he?  At least he seeks out wisdom from Cherviljumble (127).  She’s survived a few more harsh leaf-bares than he has.  Anyways, Burdockbeam’s latest pranks include: not telling Croucheye (33) about the feather stuck to her face and taking Tanglechirp’s (69) favorite nesting materials for herself.  Embershell (40) is out of the healer’s den, although she does take some time to chat with Pebbletuft and Flailvalley.  The two older cats really appreciate how hard Flailvalley’s been working lately.  Flailvalley (14) still enjoys going to visit the elder and curls up against Cherviljumble to help her combat the leaf-bare chill.  Meanwhile, Croucheye is a little wary of Pebbletuft (55).  She thinks the healer has been acting strangely lately.  That whole deathberry thing is still concerning. Peatfeather (34) is worried about Petalfrost (34).  He’s just not trying very hard to make friends in the Clan.  Aries (88) gives her advice and tells her to just be there for Petalfrost.  Being consistent is the best thing she can do.  Meanwhile, Petalfrost is developing a small crush on Mitemask (23).  And it looks like she reciprocates.  So, he’s not doing all that badly.  Croucheye watches as her younger sibling seem to constantly fight with each other.  She wishes that they would treasure what they have with each other.  She misses Rimepaw and wishes she were still there.  Along with Almondback and Brightmouse and Troutpaw.

Healer’s den: Dawnstar (whitecough), Bumble (broken bone), Tanglechirp (yellowcough), Dapplemuzzle (bite wound)

New personalities: Minnownudge (cold, natural intuition)

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Moon 319-Leaf-fall

With the lack of herbs and the severity of his wounds, the healers couldn’t do much for Cavecatcher (77).  Not even their earth magic could help him and he died from his mangled tail.  The Clan blames StumpyClan and negotiations go poorly at the Gathering.  Hopcurl (37) and Peatfeather (31) help bury Cavecatcher, as Cherviljumble’s (124) joints have been too sore to do much lately. As the war continues, Flailpaw (11) worries that he and his siblings are growing up too fast.  He’s been on the front lines pretty much his whole apprenticeship and he’s feeling worn down.  Meanwhile, his brother, Mistypaw (11) has been made a warrior with the name of Mistytooth in honor of his observance.  Hopcurl is proud of xer kit and knows that he’ll be able to make it through anything.  Mistytooth is less confident in himself.  Dawnstar (103) is proud of him, though, and wants to spend more time with him.  Nettlestripe (88) tried talking with Hopcurl about the war and was disappointed when all xey wanted to do was talk about how proud xey are of xer kits.  Boring.  Copperheart (35) and Hollowminnow (20) spend some time together, coming up with pranks.  Boulderflood (35) wishes the two of them would focus on using their minds for the war instead of silly antics.  Mitemask (20) agrees and the two of them bond over their annoying siblings. Aphidwhisker (16) and Hollowminnow spend some time talking with each other about how their apprentices are doing and find out that they have a lot in common.  Aphidwhisker shows off a bit of dark-cursed magic, draining a small plant and then regrowing it with her earth powers.  Hollowminnow is impressed.  Flailpaw tries to ask Aphidwhisker for some help, but she turns him away.  She’s far too busy showing off her magic.  Oh, and training Scorchpaw (11).  While Boulderflood might disagree, Burdockbeam (35) feels like her shenanigans lighten the mood in camp.  Dapplemuzzle can’t help but feel like the worst of the war is yet to come.  In the Dark Forest, Yuccawillow lashes her tail while thinking about Dawnstar.  He’s Primcrest’s son.  If he suffers, she may suffer in StarClan.

Healer’s den: Cherviljumble (joint pain)

New personalities: Mistytooth (insecure, lore master, and steady paws)

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Moon 340-Greenleaf

Spirits are high in the Clan as it coasts into greenleaf.  For the first time since Bumble (117) has been in the Clan, the Healer’s den is empty! The head healer celebrates the occasion by coming out as a trans she-cat!  Go Bumble!   Bumble has noticed that Blizzardpaw (10) is feeling lonely and spends some time hanging out with him in the healer’s den.  She hopes that he knows that he’s valued.  Bumble wonders if Aries (106) feels the same way she does and spends some time eavesdropping on her.  The only thing she overhears is Aries complaining to Hopcurl (58) about how she wishes her clanmates would just solve their own problems.  Hatchswipe (85) spends some time with her old friend Kestrelcreek (129), catching up on the news.  Embershell (58) and Hopcurl are also doing some bonding time.  The littermates spend some time sparring and exchanging stories about their kithood.  They miss their parents and Echoarch, but they are so glad to have each other.  Some cats aren’t so lucky.  Like Ryepaw (10), who wonders if he’ll ever see Gravelkit again in StarClan.  Do dark-cursed cats even go to StarClan?  Hopcurl comforts him and reassures him that yes, dark-cursed cats do.  Her grandmother and great-great grandfather were dark-cursed and are both in StarClan. !  Most of the time, Sofanthiel (129) tries not to dwell on her kittypet past.  But, every now and then, she wonders what happened to the twolegs who abandoned her.  She doesn’t wish them ill.  Them doing that led to her joining the Clan, which is one of the best things that ever happened to her.

Healer’s den: EMPTY!!!!!!!!! (first time!)

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Moon 323-Leaf-bare

The Clan has had good luck with making it through leaf-bare with so few herbs.  But the only working healer, Pebbletuft (56), is grabbed and dropped by an eagle, breaking her leg.  Can the Clan make it through the last stretch of leaf-bare without losing cats?  Thankfully, Hopcurl (41) tossed a snake out of camp before it could bite anyone.  A snakebite would be a sure way to die in these conditions. Tanglechirp (70) is cranky over still being sick and takes it out on Aphidwhisker (20).  He snaps at his daughter when she bumps into him.  It’s an effort for her not to use her powers on him in annoyance. It’s chilly out, and Nettlestripe (92) and Longpelt (37) huddle together, using their fire magic to keep themselves warm.  Petalfrost (35) is also grateful for Longpelt being willing to share her warmth.  He thinks of her as his best friend.  Mitemask (24) has been struggling to connect with her mom, and isn’t very close with Hollowminnow (24)  anymore.  But this moon, she and Kestrelcreek (112) get along better.  Yay!  Even though relations with the other Clans are good, for now, Flailvalley wants to keep his skills sharp and spars with Boulderflood (39).  It’s useful to know how to fight against cats with any power set.  Except dark-cursed ones, but there's not much any cat can do to combat their death touch.  Cherviljumble (128) is acutely aware of being the oldest cat in the Clan.  And she’s not even that old!  So many cats in ElementClan die young.  Too many.  She’s lucky to have made it this far, and likely only did because she joined the Clan when she was already older (91 moons).  Embershell (41) is feeling a little trapped in the Clan.  She doesn’t have anything keeping her there (aside from her littermate) and is daydreaming about all there must be to see outside of the mountains.

Healer’s den: Bumble (broken bone), Pebbletuft (broken bone), Tanglechrip (yellowcough), Hatchswipe (sore)

Dapplemuzzle now has a weak leg

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Moon 317-Greenleaf

Flailpaw (9) has recovered from heat exhaustion! Just in time for a war with StumpyClan to begin.  He’s not sure he’s ready to fight.  None of the cats alive have been in a war, and they’re already feeling the impacts.  Sofanthiel (106) is injured in a border skirmish.  After a harsh training session with Aphidwhisker (14) leaves her bruised, Scorchpaw (9) worries that she won’t be able to hold her own in battle.  The injuries make Hopcurl (35) worry about her, and the safety of having an unproven dark-cursed cat train an apprentice.   Embershell (35) is nervous about going into battle.  Hopcurl tries to comfort her.  Croucheye (28) is also nervous about fighting and wonders if the Clan is truly where she belongs.  In another break from tradition, Dawnstar wants Flailpaw only on border patrols from now on, despite water-blessed cats typically never going on them.  He also wants all dark-cursed and star-blessed cats on them.  ElementClan needs to make a show of strength against StumpyClan. But in better news, Hopcurl has come out as nonbinary and uses xey/xem pronouns!  In the Clan, relationships continue to develop.  Kestrelcreek (106) has mostly moved on from the loss of her mates and is flirting with Nettlestripe (86).  She ensnares him with a charming smile.  And Peatfeather (29) has just noticed how beautiful Pebbletuft’s (50) eyes are.  Dawnstar (101) has always been quite fond of Aphidwhisker, but, after hearing her spread rumors about Bluestripe’s (92) incompetence as deputy, he becomes a little less sure about her.  Minnowpaw (9) is also determined to be useful in battle, despite her weak power level.  She tries showing Dawnstar a move using ice (in Greenleaf), but fails so badly that Dawnstar cringes.  Maybe he’ll try and keep the weaker apprentices off the battlefield.  Tanglechirp (64) notices that Mistypaw (9) has been trying his best to be battle-ready while his siblings struggle.  Dapplemuzzle (14) wishes he would pay attention to her instead.  Aphidwhisker is in a bit of a mood this moon and argues with Hatchswipe (62), revealing something embarrassing.  Cinderblockpuddle (236) chats with Dawnstar and Bluestripe.  His head injury is getting worse and he doesn’t know if he’ll survive.  He tells them stories about his life that he would like to be remembered once he passes on.

Healer’s den: Sofanthiel (cat bite), Nettlestripe (mangled tail), Cavecatcher (infected mangled tail), Cinderblockpuddle (head damage, headache), Mistypaw (fleas), Scorchpaw (bruises)