#topazpaw

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Cedarpath, Topazpaw, & their kits leaving Tideclan camp

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Meadowstar lashed out at Cedarpath with a single paw, her claws slicing open his right ear.

“How dare you!” The leader screeched at her deputy, her fur on end. “I know what you’ve done, you foxheart --”

Cedarpath flinched, flattening himself to the ground. His mouth opened as if to speak, but no words came out.

“What do you have to say for yourself?” Meadowstar hissed, now standing over him, her claws extended and digging into the soil.

“I-I’m sorry.” Cedarpath choked, staring at the short grass in front of his face.

Most of the clan had gathered by now, staring with wide eyes at the scene unfolding in the middle of camp. Flowerscar stepped forward warily. “Meadowstar?”

The Tideclan leader whipped her head toward the medicine cat’s voice, but soon calmed, her pelt smoothing somewhat. Looking around, she noticed her clan gathered around her in a loose circle, and sighed. “I apologize, I didn’t mean to make a scene.” She stepped away from the deputy, and her eyes fixed on him once again, her still-seeing eye fiery.

Cedarpath stood again, though unsteadily. “I’m sorry.” He repeated, still avoiding the mollie’s gaze.

“Leave.” Meadowstar growled, her tail lashing back and forth. “Don’t come back to Tideclan unless you want your ears ripped off.”

The deputy’s head snapped up, meeting her eyes with his mouth agape. “I -”

“Save your excuses.” The leader hissed. “If I were not so merciful, you would be joining our ancestors.”

“Wait,” Topazpaw stepped toward them, brushing her three kits to her side with her tail. “I’ll be going as well.”

Meadowstar’s expression darkened. “This isn’t your fault, Topazpaw.” Her gaze flickered across the three kits at her side for a moment, before she looked up at the orange-and-white mollie again. “You and your kits shouldn’t have to pay for his mistake.”

“It is just as much my fault as his.” Topazpaw reassured. “I convinced him to give me kits, and he accepted.” The mollie lowered her head with a small sigh. “For what it’s worth, i’m sorry.”

Meadowstar looked across the cats gathered in front of her -- a still nursing queen, her three kits, and ... her former mate and deputy. She slowly closed her eyes. “Go, then. Leave Tideclan territory by dusk, and you won’t be harmed.”

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Alderkit and Marshkit sneak out of camp as night falls, and are attacked by a fox.

luckily for them, their cries for help are heard by Wrencharm and Topazpaw, who are nearby in camp. the two rush to the kits’ aid and fend off the fox, with only moderate injuries. the kits are unharmed, and are bundled into the nursery by their mothers after a scolding.

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Topazpaw gave birth to three kits! they were named Spiderkit, Apricotkit, and Marshkit.

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Apprentice ; Topazpaw

mate of Reedpaw

apprentice of Cedarpath

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Apprentice ; Topazpaw ; former kittypet

mate of Reedpaw

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the morning following the Moonlake patrol’s return, a ceremony is held welcoming Alex & Snowy into the clan as apprentices.

they are named Reedpaw & Topazpaw, their mentors being Cedarpath and Meadowstalker.