BE CAREFUL ROOKPAW MY SON YOU GET YOUR PAWS AWAY FROM HIM PIPITSTORM AHH
Happy Year 6!! Look for the recaps next week!
The exact text was: Pipitstorm laughs menacingly as Rookpaw accuses her of murdering Nightfeather. So what if she did? What is Rookpaw going to do about it? Which is extremely perfect for both their personalities!
Other Events:
Willowdapple succumbs to yellowcough
With Willowdapple's death, Mousepaw needs a new mentor, and she's given to Brambletail
Then Mousepaw immediately bonks her head on a rock while hunting. There's no brain in there anyway its ok.
Sandpaw -> Sandstripe (Traits: Strict & Lore Master). Based off these, she could have been Sandstorm (which we all know why she wasn't named that) or Sandthroat, but her stripes are pretty prominent on her
Rabbitkit's kittencough has developed into whitecough.
How does Mudpaw feel about losing her first patient? Find out here!
Craneclaw's genes didn't even try with this one, sorry girl. I love Falconheart's design but I almost exported this page calling him Falconstorm rip me
Rootkit -> Rootpaw (Mentor: Deerstep. Traits: Troublesome, Quick to Make Peace & Confident With Words.) I added Ashheart's freckles to his design and it made it so cute!
Plumkit -> Plumpaw (Mentor: Blazestar. Traits: Charismatic & Quick to Make Peace). I have absolutely no idea when she got that flower, the color was just in her pallet already. I looked through my notes like five times so oops if this is a spolier
Mousekit -> Mousepaw (Mentor: Willowdapple. Traits: Compassionate, Quick to Make Peace & Interested in Clan History) Good luck Willowdapple, you're gonna need it.
Other Events:
Usually I note down what happened on new apprentices first patrols but I guess I didn't for this batch. Oops.
Blazestar, Rainstorm & Fernwhisker recover from greencough
The full moon hung in the sky, casting a blue glow on the surrounding territory. A light, refreshing chill was in the air. Ashheart barely stirred as he felt his mate Stonedusk press up against his shoulder. His orange eyes were on Blazestar, waiting for the signal. The proud ginger leader spent a moment scanning the gathering hollow, before she waived her tail and they cascaded down into the hollow.
"Stonedusk!" A voice called out cheerfully. Ashheart glanced down at his mate, seeing her eyes light up.
"Sky! Ripple!" She greeted as the two RiftClan cats approached. "How's prey running in RiftClan?" She blinked warmly.
"Oh just great!" Sky gushed, before she paused, blinking up at Ashheart.
"Who's this?" She tipped her head.
"Oh, you've never met my husband, Ashheart?" Stonedusk trilled. Ashheart felt that familiar tightness in his chest at the term husband. Before, it had been warm and inviting. Now, it was more akin to a freezing leafbare cold. Swallowing, Ashheart opted to give a solemn nod. Stonedusk squinted up at him, before Ripple chimed in.
"Do you have any kits?" The cream molly asked eagerly. Stonedusk purred sadly.
"One. She's not here this evening. Her name is Willowdapple. We...we lost our son during his apprentice ceremony." Stonedusk murmered.
"Oh...i'm so sorry." Ripple frowned.
"No, no, it's alright. It's been almost half a year now. Never truly goes away, I suppose."
"Well...I was thinking about starting a family and was hoping for some advice, if you don't mind." Ripple blinked sadly. Stonedusk straightened up, and the two mollies padded away. Ashheart gave a polite nod to Sky before heading in the opposite direction.
"What's going on with you?" Shadethroat murmured, sliding up to him. Ashheart shrugged.
"Oh, come on. You think I don't know when something is bothering my brother?" She nudged his shoulder. "You usually can't wait to chat like a sparrow, and here you are, not saying a word." That cold feeling settled in his chest once more.
"I don't think it's a topic for a gathering." He murmured, pulling away. Shadethroat clicked her tongue, placing her paw on his.
"Come on...talk to me."
Ashheart's ears went back. His pelt felt hot but his bones were cold. A lump travelled up from his chest into his throat. Great StarClan, was this how Stonedusk had felt? He inhaled shakily, glancing down at his sister, who flicked an ear in response.
"What if..." He hesitated.
"What if...?" Shadethroat leaned in.
"What if I was...I was your sister, instead?" He whispered shakily. Shadethroat chuffed.
"Was that all, you big bloke?" She purred. Ashheart felt embarrassed.
"H-hey don't laugh!" Ashheart protested, puffing out her cheeks in defiance.
"So, Stonedusk's bug finally got you, huh?" Shadethroat's eyes twinkled. "Whether you're my brother or my sister, i'll always love you, you know that, right?"
"I know." Ashheart rested her chin on her head.
"Plus, Slatefur's head is bigger than his body since he was made deputy. I swear, I didn't think his ego could get any bigger! Wait 'till he hears there's no more best son competition!" Shadethroat laughed.
Ashheart responded with a laugh of her own. The chill that had settled in her bones slowly melted away. No matter what happened, she knew her family would be by her side until it was her time to join their ancestors, and she wouldn't have it any other way.
OH YOU THOUGHT ASHSTONE WAS DONE BEING THE BEST SHIP?? THINK AGAIN BABES THEY ARE BOTH TRANS WOMAN AND IN LOVE YOUR HONOR!!!
I almost debated putting Slatefur in this fic. Almost. He'll have to settle for a mention. Shadethroat is super underrated and I really love her design and personality, unfortunately not every cat can be important lol. Also I just love Sky for some reason literally just said "oh worm this one"
I think that if a moon has a story, then I will do the plot-line, but if not then we going back to random events time!
Anyways!
Willowpaw -> Willowdapple! (Traits: Bold, Fish-Like Swimmer & Connection to StarClan). If i'm remembering right, Willowdapple was her generated name and I thought it was cute! -dapple just means you have dapple markings, very simple. She could have also been Willowstorm, Willowstream, or Willowheart!
Lightleaf is finally happy yippee! StarClan apologizes for leading her astray, and Flintstorm forgives her for his murder. Unlike her anger with Bluelight, Lightleaf vows to train Nightpaw so he can save StrikeClan.
The only other event is that technically Silverstorm died on this moon but I bumped it forward a moon for storytelling purposes.
An overworked and overtired deputy, it's a shock that Finchstar chose her at all. With strictly conflicting values, it's hard to say that she and Finchstar are friends; however, it seems that they are able to easily put aside any of their feelings for a mutual goal: keep ThicketClan well.
She earned the title of deputy rather young, and has been serving for multiple seasons now. She enjoys her job but can't say she'd deny a retirement offer. Oftentimes she likes to spend her downtime basking on one of the many stones littering the Clan's camp. She is a diplomat at heart, and is often called upon to settle inter-Clan and outer-Clan disputes.
