[Katara]

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i find it very, very easy to be true
i find myself alone when each day is through
yes, i'll admit that i'm a fool for you
because you're mine...

I WALK THE
line

clover

cloverstar.

NIGHTCLAN LEADER // 60 MOONS

I

t was strange, that after going most of her life not fully believing in the power of StarClan, that eventually there would come a day when all of that would change in a single night. For Cloverstar, it had been when she'd received her nine lives. She didn't think any cat could leave that experience still believing that StarClan was powerless, and now she nurtured a grudging respect for her warrior ancestors that had never existed within her before. And it was that respect that drove her into immediate action as soon as Shadowchaser relayed the events of his dream to her.

Truly, it was lucky she had been in camp when he'd rushed toward her from his den - she'd been about to leave on a patrol to mark the TreeClan border. Now she glanced swiftly around NightClan's makeshift camp, her mind whirring as she struggled for a moment to weigh the consequences of the decisions she'd be forced to make. A large chunk of her Clanmates were currently out on patrol, more than usual, since they were not only patrolling borders and hunting, but also gathering resources to make their makeshift camp more comfortable as they waited for the cave to empty out. Someone would need to go and fetch them before disaster struck, and get them all here before they could leave for the mountains.

Her mind still working, she strode to the center of camp and rose her voice in a commanding yowl, "NightClan - gather around me!" She didn't waste time on the words of tradition - time was of the essence. We need more time! They were furthest away from the mountains and safety. How could she create more time for them? "Shadowchaser has brought news from StarClan - a disaster is coming, and it will bring destruction upon our valley. We must evacuate our territory immediately, and find shelter in the mountains." She glanced at the medicine cat, recalling their agreement of the safest place to go. "We will seek out the Tribe - they should be far enough away from the valley to avoid - "

NightClan had started murmuring in anxiety, and now a few of them were crying out.

"What is this destruction? What's going to happen?!"

"What if the message wasn't interpreted correctly? Knowing StarClan, it could mean anything!"

"What if the mountains aren't safe either?!"

Cloverstar hissed, lashing her tail impatiently. Why couldn't they just listen to her without question? She opened her mouth to snap out a command to silence them, when a voice flooded her head: Take a deep breath, and listen. NightClan is not questioning your authority - they are afraid. Be honest. Soothe their fears.

She shut her mouth, though her ears were still flattened with annoyance. These voices in her head bothered her - they bothered her a lot. But she couldn't ignore them when they were talking sense. "NightClan," she said again, after taking a deep breath, "you need to trust me. StarClan has been very clear: We will die if we stay in this valley. But they also told us we can survive, and we will. We survived the flooding of our camp, and we will survive this destruction of the valley." Her Clan was quieter now, though some still exchanged anxious whispers, and she saw many fluffed up pelts. She tried to look among them for the cat who might be the quickest in fetching the rest of their Clanmates, but she found her gaze slipping past every potential candidate. It would be a waste of time to send any of them, even if they were the fastest cat alive. They needed to leave now.

"We will leave immediately. All apprentices, please report to Shadowchaser to help carry herbs. Their mentors will also assist and accompany Shadowchaser. I want every elder and queen to have a warrior by their side at all times, and the rest of the warriors will protect the rest of the group and look out for danger. Dapplefire will lead everyone to the mountains at the back of our territory. You will continue skirting the mountains into RainClan territory. If, at any point, you find a path into the mountains that's closer than the usual path to the Tribe, then take it. I want everyone in the mountains as soon as possible." Was she missing anything? Her eyes found her daughters instantly, and for just a moment she felt a trace of something softer within her. Their mentors were already hovering near them, and her gaze locked with Crowstalker, giving him a tiny nod. She trusted him to get all three of her daughters to safety. He was her most loyal supporter. "I will leave now and find the rest of our Clanmates on patrol, and together we will cut across StarClan's Claws to head for the mountain path to the Tribe."

A few cats stared at her, wide-eyed, and she didn't understand their expressions until one of them spoke up. "I will come with you, Cloverstar."

She was about to open her mouth to deny the help as a couple more warriors chimed in, when Darkstar's voice hissed in her head, Don't refuse. It would be a mistake to damage their pride, and they will not slow you down. She lashed her tail once, but nodded curtly. "Very well. NightClan, let's move!"

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TLDR; Because NightClan is nocturnal, many cats were out on patrols when Shadowchaser had his dream, so the Clan is split. Dapplefire will be leading most of the Clan to the mountains behind their territory, where they will skirt the mountains until they find a safe place to start climbing. This group contains all of the apprentices, their mentors, the elders, Shadowchaser, Dapplefire, and several warriors. Everyone else is scattered throughout NightClan territory patrolling, hunting, or gathering resources and Cloverstar is going to find these groups and take them together across StarClan’s Claws toward the mountains. Cloverstar is leaving now, so if your character wants to go rogue I guess she’d be none the wiser lmfao.

The earthquake will hit the following day, so they will most likely still be traveling or climbing the mountains by the time it occurs.

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[Fae Magic]

"No matter how strong a defense, a stronger offense will always shatter it." ~Elderwolf

The night seemed far darker than it had in the previous nights. The air had a sense about it that made his skin crawl. As if something building up inside of him that was a near crescendo that was nearly about to scream danger with red flashing lights. He kept his face calm and cool though even in the face of feeling as if the world was changing on it's axis. The call of their leader for a gather made Elderwolf turn his gaze to the tabby with a frown; there was something about Cloverstar that hinted to her unease that she wanted to keep hidden; she must because she had to for her clan. No one could lead a clan that was in a mass of panic for certain. The lanky russet brown tom rose from where he was scanning the skies and joined the others who were not on a patrol to hear what the leader had to say. The ball in his chest that had pinned it down for so long finally dropped to his stomach as he heard her words and he felt his whiskers twitch in unease. Evacuate the valley? What disaster was so great that Nightclan could not overcome? Why must they abandon their home? What disaster was coming for their home and their lives that forced them to leave and seek such shelter with the Tribe? He did not like the sound of this but looking across at the others around him he realized they too were uneasy at the thought of leaving and scared for what was to come. The tom forced his anxiety down; he was not used to feeling such turmoil but it was his clan at stake here. He wanted to know more; needed to know what was coming for them. But Cloverstar did not tell them further details of just what was going on besides they needed to go away from their camp...from their homeland to hide among the stones and hills of the mountainside along with the Tribe. What about the other clans? Did Starclan warn them as well; where they planning on joining Nightclan in the mountains along with the Tribe? So many questions ran in his head but he did not utter any of them. Instead, he waited as the brown tabby leader began instructing the clan of what was to come for the evacuation.

A part of Elderwolf wanted to follow Dapplefire to make sure the rest of the clan got out safely and made the journey alright. Make sure the queens with their kits would be safe and the elders have the strength to go on. But the fluffed up pelts and the agitation he saw in his leader made him take a different approach. There were still others who did not know of this event that were still out in their territory doing their warrior duties. Starclan could not give them a break; first the flood that sealed away the fate of their beloved Darkstar but now this? Whatever it was he prayed that Starclan would show mercy to his clan and the others who hopefully had gotten the same message they had to evacuate. Once the arguing voices ceased and bodies began dispersing he pushed past them towards Cloverstar and faced her with a serious expression.

"You shouldn't go along to fetch the others. Allow me to help. It'll be quicker if we group up and spread out to find those in our territory before regrouping with the rest of the clan on the trail." when it looked like she was going to argue with him his expression darkened a little and he prayed that she wouldn't lash out angrily with him; it wouldn't do if they began fighting each other over something so meaningless at this point.

"Time is not something we can argue about now. Accept our help; this isn't a time to argue but to bend together isn't that right?" he said firmly among those who stepped up to help Cloverstar with the others who were on patrol.

She seemed to grudgingly accept their offer which the tom was grateful for. The less time they stood their arguing over helping the less chance their clan mates would be in danger. Time was of the essence in every sense of the word right now. Relaxing a bit he looked back towards the others seeing his children helping their clan mates; giving them a last look before turning towards his leader. "It's time we left Cloverstar; quickly please so we may join the others. Where did the patrols go off to?" he asked.

Word Count: #797 || Tag: Katara || Notes: #hopping Elderwolf in here! 

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