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Post by lonelylove :D on May 13, 2007 18:47:49 GMT -5
Jasmineflower slowly trotted toward the big cave up ahead. Four other cats trailed behind her. She could feel the excitment in the air. Because it was time for Jasmineflower to become leader.
Shivers ran through her as the cave loomed before her. It's rocky appearance did not soothe her at all. What if she was the wrong cat? What if she wasn't accepted by Starclan?
But they had to. They just had to.
She stopped. The sun was low on the horizon, but it wasn't time to go in yet.
She waved her tail to the warriors and apprentices.
Alright. Let's stop here. You can hunt or rest before I go into the cave at moonhigh. [/size] |
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Post by trissea on May 13, 2007 19:16:41 GMT -5
Mousepaw padded behind Jasmineflower, and sat when she spoke. Moonhigh seemed so far away! He was tired, but he knew he shouldn't do anything until told. He stayed sitting.
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Post by SHADE. :D on May 14, 2007 9:48:52 GMT -5
Octoberlies padded after Jasmineflower, looking this way and that. He remembered several objects from his visit as an apprentice; a twisted rock, a storm blackened ash... He smiled, remembering padding along the same path on chubby grey paws. He looked don at his paws now, smiling at the difference. They were thin and toned, not fluffy an chubby like a kit's. He stopped at Jasmineflower's command, then turned to Mousepaw. "Want to hunt?" he asked. |
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Post by Spice..xx on May 14, 2007 12:11:22 GMT -5
Brindlepaw looked around him eagerly. This was his first time to the Moonshatd and he wanted to remember everything about it. He stopped to listen to Jasmineflowers words and then padded over to Octoberlies and Mousepaw. "Mind if i join you? Im starving!" he grinned and looked at his friends, hoping they agreed. [/center][/color] |
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Post by FIREH!! on May 14, 2007 16:30:00 GMT -5
Snowflake padded over and yawned. She began to stalk into the forest and caught a whiff of rabbit. She turned towards the scent and pounced catching it. She brought back the rabbit and lay it down, waiting for the rest of the cats.
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Post by trissea on May 14, 2007 20:37:19 GMT -5
"Sure, Octoberlies. Let's go." He nodded at Brindlepaw and sniffed the air cautiously. He soon scented a mouse and killed it quickly, setting it by Brindlepaw and sitting to eat. He only just realized how hungry he was!
OOC:I thought he was becoming a warrior... hehe
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Post by SHADE. :D on May 15, 2007 10:21:03 GMT -5
Octoberlues blinked at Brindlepaw. "Sure." He mewed. He padded lightly into the forest. He caught sight of a white tail tip, and watched Snowflake pounce on a rabbit. "Good catch," he commented, before moving on. He dropped into a hunters crouch as he saw a sparrow standing a few fox lengths ahead of him, poking the earth for grubs. He pounced, knoking the bird over with a hefty paw and pinning it with the other. He sank in his teeth, killing it. He then carried it back to Mousepaw. He sat beside his friend and began to eat the juicy meat. |
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Post by Spice..xx on May 15, 2007 11:29:18 GMT -5
Brindlepaw nodded at his friends before jogging inot the forest. He went past Octoberlies and Snowflake and kept going. After a few more tail lengths he stopped and breathed in the air. Squirrel! he thought to himself. His eyes clocked onto a bushy grey tail. He dropped into the hunters crouch and crept silently up to it. The wind was towards him so he knew that the squirrel couldnt smell him. He rocked back onto his haunches and leapt. The squirrel had no chance and Brindlepaw killed it in one swift bite. He carried the prey quickly back to Octoberlies and Mousepaw and settled down to eat. "Great StarClan was i hungry!" he meowed through a mouthful of meat. He paused to lick his lips and then began eating again. [/center][/color] |
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Post by FIREH!! on May 15, 2007 17:05:37 GMT -5
Snowflake poked the rabbit, with a slender, white paw. She wasn't very hungry, but she ate anyways. Finishing quickly, she licked the last bits off of herself and began to wash.
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Post by trissea on May 15, 2007 19:36:30 GMT -5
Mousepaw meowed in agreement to Brindlepaw. "Its a hard journey! Now the taste of those leaves are gone, though."
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Post by SHADE. :D on May 16, 2007 10:33:23 GMT -5
Octoberlies finished his meal quickly, licking his muzzle clean and sighing contentedly. "Yeah," he agreed. "Those herbs were foul." |
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Post by Spice..xx on May 16, 2007 14:21:42 GMT -5
Brindlepaw nodded in agreement. The squirrel was gone way to quickly for his liking. He sighed and settled down to give himself a good wash. He wanted to be clean for Moonhigh. His tail twitched with excitement at the the thought of the amazing dreams that Jasmineflower would share with StarClan. He yawned widely and continued licking himself clean. [/center][/color] |
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Post by lonelylove :D on May 16, 2007 17:01:20 GMT -5
Jasmineflower watched the other cats.
She wished she could join in with them,
but she knew it wouldn't be....right.
She looked at the sky. It was now black, and moonhigh had almost arrived.
Time to go in.
She rose to her feet and apporached the cats.
Alright. It is now time for me to enter the cave.
I would like Brindlepaw and Mousepaw to come with me.
Snowflake and Octoberlies, keep guard out here.
She motioned to the two apprentices.
While in the cave, follow my scent.
I'll lead you to the main cavern.
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Post by FIREH!! on May 16, 2007 18:26:59 GMT -5
Snowflake nodded and postioned herself in front of the cave. She smiled at Octoberlies before licking her paw to finish cleaning herself.
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Post by SHADE. :D on May 17, 2007 9:47:33 GMT -5
[ooc;] Lonely, I don't know if you already know, but you'll have to type out each life, given by a cat from Jasmineflower's past. That's what I did with Amethystpool when she became Amthyststar.
[bic;] Octoberlies dipped his head. He had gone into the cavern of the Moonshard as an apprentice, a shimmering crystal shard had dazzled him with its intense beauty. He padded to the other side of the Moonshard, returning Snowflake's smile before sitting down. He felt awkward in the silence. |
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Post by Spice..xx on May 17, 2007 12:08:55 GMT -5
Brindlepaws stomach did a somersault when he heard he was to be joining Jasmineflower with Mousepaw. He dipped his head to the she-cats words and went to stand beside Mousepaw. He brushed his flank against his friends and looked at him, excitement gleaming in his eyes. [/center][/color] |
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Post by FIREH!! on May 17, 2007 16:10:11 GMT -5
Snowflake smiled uncomfortably. "Sooo..." She meowed.
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Post by trissea on May 17, 2007 19:42:12 GMT -5
Mousepaw grinned and nudged Brindlepaw lightly. "I'm so excited!" He whispered, for Brindlepaw's ears only. They were going into the cave with Jasmineflower!
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Post by lonelylove :D on May 17, 2007 20:33:06 GMT -5
Jasmineflower motioned to the two apprentices.
Come on, let's go.
She dissapeared inside the cave and closed her eyes.
As if it wasn't dark enough already.
She opened her eyes again and slowly began to lead
the parade to the main cavern.
When she arrived at the cavern, she spoke.
Stop now. Sit down and wait. Wait for it.
She sat down and keep her eyes focused ahead.
Suddenly, a briliant bal of light blazed.
It was the Moonshard.
Wait here now. I must go share dreams with Starclan.
She trotted toward the stone.
She layed down in front of it and pressed her nose to the Moonshard.
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Post by SHADE. :D on May 18, 2007 10:07:55 GMT -5
Octoberlies said nothing. He listened as the noises of Jasmineflower, Mousepaw and Brindlepaw's paws on the hard, cool stone faded into oblivion. He sat in silence, listening. He jumped with a jolt as he remembered Snowflake had spoken. Smiling guility, he mewed quietly; "Almost wish I was an apprentice again." |
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Post by trissea on May 18, 2007 15:16:54 GMT -5
Mousepaw hesitated,but blithely followed his new leader into the cave. Keeping his pelt touching Brindlepaws, he followed the sweet, farmiliar scent of Jasmineflower through the abyss. His velvety paws made no sound, but he was sure the other two cats could hear his heart thudding in his chest. His stomach flipped like a landed fish. He was scared. Being unable to see for the first time in his life was not something he'd been anticipating.
When Jasmineflower touched the rock with her nose, Mousepaw blinked. This was amazingly getting scarier by the moment, and at the same time, more exciting.
(OOC: Should he share dreams too, or not?)
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Post by FIREH!! on May 18, 2007 17:59:16 GMT -5
"I know. So do I." She sighed. "To be able to be that care-free again, I'd do a whole moon's worth of Dawn Patrols."
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Post by SHADE. :D on May 19, 2007 9:00:45 GMT -5
[ooc] Nah.
[bic;] Octoberlies smiled. He had been such carefree apprentice.. Until he had met Butterflypaw. He fell into a brooding silence once again. What would he tell Hyenakit? That he was parentless? He sighed. The little ginger kit would grow up living a lie. |
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Post by FIREH!! on May 19, 2007 15:15:30 GMT -5
Snowflake looked at him. "What's wrong?" she asked.
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Post by Spice..xx on May 19, 2007 16:06:09 GMT -5
Brindlepaw smiled at Mousepaw as he shared his excitement. He went at the back, behind Mousepaw into the darkness. He kept his nose touching Mousepaws tail although he could smell both him and Jasmineflower. He waited, breathing heavily and then gasped as the blinding light illuminated the cave. He watched as Jasmineflower went over to the stone and slept with her nose touching it. He turned to Mousepaw. "Should we sleep here? Or do we have to stay awake?" he whispered anxiously, not knowing what to do. He could feel his heart hammering against his chest, he didnt know why he was so nervous. Maybe it was the sheer brilliance of the Moonshard before him. [/center][/color] |
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Post by SHADE. :D on May 20, 2007 8:52:26 GMT -5
Octoberlies shook his head. "No!" He had spoken more fiercely than he had meant to. He paused, then sighed. "I'm sorry. I have a lot on my mind." The grey tabby looked up at the stars if only Springpaw was still here.. His gentle sister would have helped him now. She hadn't even lived to see her warrior name, as she had died at eight moons. But Reflectstar had given her a warrior name just before her death, so that she had gone to StarClan a warrior. Octoberlies sniffed at the thought of his loved sister Springheart. |
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Post by lonelylove :D on May 20, 2007 20:31:23 GMT -5
ooc;
Uh, do you mind if I just make up a leader's name?
bic;
Jasmineflower opened her eyes.
A big, bowl-shaped hollow greeted her.
She looked at her surroundings.
Everything looked a little faded,
like as if everything was blurred and foggy.
Suddenly, a light blinked out of the corner of her eye.
The hollow was suddenly filled with the warriors of Starclan.
But instead of looking normal, they appeared faded, too.
She was a bit puzzled, but she didn't ask questions.
One cat broken from the ranks of Starclan.
The ceremony was to begin.
The cat came forward, and Jasmineflower could barely notice
the dappled coat of the cat.
The cat was Prickledfern.
Prickledfern had been her best friend when they had been apprentices.
But soon after they became warriors, she had been killed
by a badger.
Jasmineflower had put aside her mourning, though, so she could stay in control.
Prickledfern approached her with a warm smile.
For this life, I give you friendship.
Use this life to make friends with all your fellow clanners,
from the tiniest kit to the eldest elder.
She touched Jasmineflower's forehead,
and a burning sensation filled her body.
Prickledfern stepped back, and another faded body took her place.
This was a small cat with a white coat.
It was Pearpaw.
She had been another friend
and she had been killed on a raid to another clan.
With this life I give you Protection.
Use this life to protect all of your clan.
She stepped back, and another cat took her place.
To Jasmineflower's surprise, it was her mother.
Mom?! What are you doing here?
But she only shook her head.
With this life I give you ferocity.
Use this life to fight every battle victoriously.
Jasmineflower whispered,
Goodbye.
She sweetly smiled, and walked away.
Then Walnutshell came forward.
Jasmineflower's heart almost stopped.
He had been her first and only love,
until he had died of greencough.
With this life I give you love.
Use this life to care for your clan as any mother would.
He nudged her cheek, and the touch burned so hot
that it almost felt like ice.
He strode back with a loving look,
before a sterner-looking cat trotted foward.
It was Heronwing, her old mentor.
She gave him a weak smile.
With this life I grant you mentoring.
Use this life to teach all the kits and apprentices
what they need to become warriors.
He bowed his head slightly, and whispered;
I knew you were special, Jasmineflower.
I have faith in you.
Then he walked away.
Then, another surprise, her sister came next.
Delia gave her a toothy grin.
Hey, sister!
Then she resumed a serious face.
With this life I give you justice.
Use this life to weigh out problems fairly.
Then she skipped away, the grin again on her face,
Jasmineflower couldn't help but shake her head.
An unfamiliar figure then stepped forward.
It took Jasmineflower a moment to recognize Sorrows.
She had been a friend to her when she had spent a few
moons as a loner.
Her usual untidy black coat was now clean and shiny;
and her gloomy attitude replaced with a serious one.
With this life I give you thoughtfulness.
Use this life to think out things throughly,
and to make sure there are almost no mistakes.
She gave her a sad smile before slowly limping away.
Jasmineflower's heart went out to her as she remembered why
she was always so gloomily and depressed.
The old deputy before Jasmineflower came up.
Her name was Reflectionpool.
She bowed her head.
With this life I give you obedience.
Use this life to keep clan life under control, and under your command.
She walked away backwards.
There was a moment of pause before the final figure stepped forward.
It was the leader before Reflectstar.
Her voice boomed across the hollow.
My name is Fazestar. I was the leader before Reflectstar.
I knew you were special, Jasmineflower.
You always have been.
That is why you have gone down this path.
And now, your final life.
In this last life, I give you leadership.
Use this life to lead your clan well,
and become what a true leader is about.
Her voice was faint, and her body was blurry.
But now, she seemed blurrier than the other cats that had gone before.
But Starclan didn't seem to care.
They all began to chant her new name.
Jasminestar! Jasminestar!
She raised her head proudly,
but before anything else could happen,
Starclan suddenly disappeared.
Her eyes widened as the hollow began to fill with fog;
and a voice whispered in her ear.
Danger is coming to all the clans, Jasminestar.
Keep on the lookout,
never give up.
And even if you can't reach Starclan,
remember that we're always there.
Then, she blacked out.
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Post by FIREH!! on May 21, 2007 9:40:04 GMT -5
Snowflake jumped. "Sorry.." She meowed.
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Post by SHADE. :D on May 21, 2007 10:20:26 GMT -5
"It's okay," Octoberlies mewed. He looked into the inky blackness of the cave. He wondered whether Mousepaw, Brindlepaw and Jasmineflower had reached the Moonshard yet. The tom looked up at the stars. |
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Post by trissea on May 21, 2007 19:09:32 GMT -5
Mousepaw shivered, scared and holding his breath. Jasmineflower was shuddering contimuosly, and every time she did, his heart leapt. Was she okay? He counted the times she has shuddered, and, relieved, realised there were nine. She was receiving her nine lives. He shuddered, noticning how painful it looked. What was she seeing? He knew it was not to be spoken of, but all of the longing in his heart wished to hear it all. He let out a deep breath.
Jasmineflower stopped shuddering. Mousepaw tilted his head to one side. Did that mean she was Jasminestar now? Probably. He waited with baited breath for something to happen, feeling his gray fur ruffling in the continuous breeze of the slightly damp-smelling cave.
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