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STORMSTAR

It was lighter than he expected, the full moon shining out completely for the first time in a while, outlining everything in ethereal silver. A few fleeting shadows of clouds drifted around, but the night was warmer than it had been in several suns, and the clan welcomed it, especially with all the water they would have to be going through. This would be the first gathering that Stormstar would be attending as the leader of Rainclan, and as Stormstar forded the several streams and bodies of water, he took the time to brood over what could happen.

Most Leafbares were usually peaceful, clans were too busy feeding themselves to be waging active war, unless they were starving, and then it was a war of resources out of desperation. But even so this Leaf bare had been particularly quiet. Stormstar had no intention of challenging any other clan any time soon, but he would be watching Nightclan closely. Stoneclan… less. From what he had heard from Rushwhisher, they had not reacted aggressively to his attempt at peace. Stormstar hoped that both his neighbors stayed quiet. He had his own clan to worry about, especially how slow it had been. The nursery only contained two kits, and there was no indication of any more kits on the way. While he was not one to force or speed up a relationship, he may encourage a queen to have kits, or ask for volunteers. That would go over well, he imagined with a smirk.

They just crossed over the last stream, and was surprised to find that his clan was the first to arrive. As he passed between the stones, he flicked his ears left and right.

“Alright, spread out everyone, try not to cluster. We want to present a healthy front, but it would be nice if we could get some information as well. Make friends, start conversations. There is nothing to be afraid of giving away. Just make sure no one gets aggressive. We dont need any conflict on our paws, understood?”

Stormstar nodded at his clanmates and then padded over to the boulder where he and the other leaders would address the clans. He paused looking at its surface and then looking at the sky, remembering the leaders who had gone before him. With a calming breath, he easily leaped to the top, looking around for the arrival of the other clans.

I'm not standing still. I am lying in wait.

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Gathering List:

Stormstar
Rushwhisker
Ottersplash

Adderstrike
Lotuswhisker
Bravebird
Gullswoop
Berrypaw
Quietstream(NPC)
Whiteash(NPC)
Bluewave(NPC)

[BlooRey DVD]

Hawkstar

may your dreams be larger than mountains

A sandy brown tail flicked thoughtfully as the StoneClan leader watched the gathered cats. The full moon hung high in the clear sky, a seemingly good omen for the short term. Hawkstar's pensive gaze swept the surroundings, pinning on Wolfclaw as the gray-furred deputy finished a quick count. A nod from Wolfclaw was his signal indicating everyone was in attendance. Stepping forward, the brown StoneClan figurehead waved his tail, summoning the attention of his Clanmates. "Tonight, you are representing StoneClan. Some of you may be familiar with what a Gathering entails, but for some of you, this will be your first experience."

His eyes drifted to the apprentices among them momentarily. "Interact with the other Clans, expand your learning horizons. But remember, be courteous. Be the bigger Clan; disrespect will not be tolerated. I am not asking you to like all who attend, but be polite. Come, let us not keep the other Clans waiting." With that, Hawkstar bounded down the remainder of the rock ledge to join his Clan. The other cats fell into step quickly behind him as the StoneClan patrol set off on a path that had grown extremely familiar to the sand colored StoneClan tom.

Pale amber eyes reflected the silver light of the moon as he searched the night. His paws carried him as quickly as he dared, Hawkstar not wanting to leave some of the smaller pawstrides accompanying them behind. Before long, StarClan's Claws drew into view. Pausing only to flick Wolfclaw on the shoulder, the pale coated leader offered a knowing smile before diving forward and beginning the descent into the Gathering space. The scent of RainClan met his nostrils, a pawful of them familiar to the StoneClan leader. As Wolfclaw pulled away to join the tabby tom, Rushwhisker, Hawkstar continued on to the highest ledge. A new gray-furred figure caught his attention.

Scaling the rocks with an ease born of several Gatherings worth of practice, Hawkstar joined the other leader. Padding forward to sit nearby, the StoneClan leader offered the RainClan leader a dip of his head. "Greetings. Stormstar, I presume?"

leader of stoneclan

and may you have the courage
to scale their summits

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Invited Cats:
Wolfclaw
Dawnblossom
Sandpaw

Cricketpaw
Thistletail
Spiderheart
Hawkfall
Foxtrot
Maplepaw (NPC)
Rippedear (NPC)
Dawnchaser (NPC)

[Hellion]

i'm headed straight for the castle

THEY WANNA MAKE ME THEIR QUEEN

Firestar sat near the entrance of camp with her eyes fixated on the cats milling about the camp. Those chosen to join her to the gathering had been given that notice earlier in the day, all expected to rest to be ready to go once the moon started to climb up into the sky. Her attention shifted to those offering a parting nod before heading into their respective nests. Firestar took stock of the condition various members of her clan were in. Some had fur laying heavy against their bones, hunger was evident in the looks they gave her. The snow had made chancing after prey difficult but she had faith her clanmates were as determined as ever to find prey. Firestar herself had given up a few meals in favor of ensuring the younger and weaker members of the Clan ate. She wasn't surprised to see many of the older warriors doing the same, it gave her a sense of pride.

Her thoughts was disturbed by her mate's arrival to her side. He did the favor of reminding everyone they were leaving soon. Redscar had been busy tending to an issue with the apprentice den, Russetfall didn't mind the task. His dark red fur brush against her as he greeted his mate silently. She titled her head upward to place a lick to his cheek before nuzzling against him. She often asked him to follow her to the gatherings, he offered her comfort in being her anchor. Firestar could face any challenge as long as she had Russetfall's support. She slowly looked up toward judge the moon's placement in the sky. Travelling to StarClan's claws wasn't too difficult but the recent snow would slow them down. She intended to leave a little early than normal to avoid arriving late to the gathering.

She waited only a few moments longer before the chosen cats emerged from their dens, pelts clean and eyes alert. Firestar perked up at the sight of them, it made her feel good that her clanmates took the gathering seriously. As waited as her small band gathered, nodding toward each cat at their arrival. Smiling softly as Kindleflare joined them from her den. While the departure of Rookfrost had shaken the Clan, Firestar was almost relieved to had the tom-cat gone. He unsettled her and the orange and white leader didn't trust him, it wasn't healthy to have a high ranking member she didn't trust.

"Thank you all agreeing to come. We will be leaving soon, the snow will make travelling difficult but please keep up. Try to follow right behind me, that way we create a path in the snow. I sent some cats out earlier to make a path but I can't be sure how well it has maintained," Firestar explained awaiting for various nods of approval from her clanmates. Content that everyone appeared to be in agreement, Firestar rose up to her paws, flicking her tail as her signal before leaving the camp. Their arrival at the path was a relief, it had maintained and made travelling in the dense snow easier. Firestar was able to set a quick pace and glad that everyone was able to keep up.

Arriving almost to StarClan's Claws, Firestar stopped her group and waited for them to gather closer. "Please be on your best behavior, being polite is importnat we can't risk a disagreement turning into a fight. Leafbare is hard for all the Clans, no point in creating problems when there aren't any," Firestar told her group before once again leading them into StarClan's claws. Glad they weren't the last to arrive, Firestar watched as her group broke up before heading to where the other leaders had gathered. She joined the two present tom-cats, careful to sit beside Stormstar instead of Hawkstar. The fact she had stolen Sun Stones from StoneClan was still like a thorn in their relationship, but Firestar didn't regret her actions. She offered a short polite greeting to both of them before settling in to wait for the other two clans.

FIRESTAR

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Invited Cats
Redscar
Kindleflare

Robinflame
Icefeather
Blazefang
Batpaw
Minkpaw
Russetfall (NPC)
Flickershadow (NPC)
Tallstep (NPC)

[Fawn]

LionstAr

blinded by the light of a new sun
take it to the world, gonna sing it like an anthem

The first cat he looked for was Honeysong, amongst the milling crowd standing just outside the Ancient Stump. When their eyes met, he smiled, and there was a silent fondness that passed between them - at least, he believed it to be mutual. Their time in the hollow, and the countless others before that were starting to make an impression. There was nothing like cold, miserable weather, few prey and biting wind to make a cat really appreciate those who brightened his days so effortlessly.

Tearing his gaze away from the she-cat, Lionstar flicked the tip of his tail at Gorsetail, and the tabby warrior called for silence.

"The time has come for another gathering. As always, be courteous to one another. Our usual feuds with NightClan or LightningClan have no precedence tonight. Stonejaw, Badgerstrike," he addressed the two young cats in particular. "You will be representing TreeClan tonight, as new warriors. I trust you to behave yourselves. Nightpaw, this will be Ravenpaw's first gathering, if she has any questions, be sure to answer them." Ravenpaw would likely be a little indignant at thinking she needed extra assistance - but Lionstar would rather she know that help was available if she needed it.

With a final glance skyward to the moon hanging in the sky like a cat's eye, Lionstar led the group out of TreeClan's camp. The air was cool, as expected, but the snow was not as deep as it had been earlier in the season. Certain that Honeysong would keep an eye on her new apprentice in case the kitten fell behind, Lionstar let his long strides carry him over the forest floor; the faster they moved, the warmer they would be.

Soon enough, the scents of StoneClan, RainClan and LightningClan all wafted towards him on a cool gale, and Lionstar noted with a bit of petty satisfaction that NightClan had yet to arrive. Ravenstar was dead, but sometimes he forgot himself, and the rivalries that had lasted between himself and the petty tyrant sometimes popped up when he least expected it to.

Leaving Gorsetail to mingle with the other deputies or assist any of their Clan who needed it, Lionstar climbed the rock with an easy leap, taking up position near Stormstar and Hawkstar. "Greetings, Hawkstar, Firestar. Congratulations on guardianship of RainClan, Stormstar. I am glad RainClan seems back to full health." To each cat, he nodded in polite greeting. As soon as Dimstar arrived, the Clans would be whole again. The absence of RainClan's leader had been unusual, and sent ripples of rumor and concern through all the Clans - some cats even getting as carried away as to suggest RainClan had been destroyed.

Yet here they were. Looking out over the crowds of cats, Lionstar was not too prideful or self-centered to resist sharing in the prosperity of the whole valley, not just TreeClan. Though they had plenty of kits and new apprentices to boast of.

leader of TreeClan

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Invited Cats
Gorsetail
Falconstorm
Honeysong
Badgerstrike
Stonejaw
Nightpaw
Ravenpaw
Lichenfrost (NPC)
Mistfur (NPC)
Swandive (NPC)

[Deleted]

NightClan Deputy - 30 Moons - She-Cat

Redcloud's amber gaze briefly swept over the group of her gathered clanmates, eyeing them all with a look of approval as she had decided that they nothing was out of order.

With that, she waited for Dimstar to give the word before following him down the familiar path to Starclan's Claws. Though familiar as it might be, the path felt different to her each time she traveled it. Perhaps it was because of how infrequently she had traveled it in comparison to some of the other paths she took in her life. Though whatever the reason, it practically felt all new again as she forged onwards with her clanmates.

This time around however, the deputy was acutely aware of the lack of warmth from her beloved mate as she was unfortunately unable to bring her along. She supposed it was for the best though, as Tinytail didn't get along very well with the other clans. Though she herself would have fewer cats she would be interested in sharing tongues with without her mate around.

Soon enough, the group made it to the gathering and everyone took their place. Redcloud herself easily found her position and stood, Stalwart and  strong as she waited for the leaders to begin speaking.

Tag:Fawn Hellion @dreamer BlooRey DVD

(Gathering List):

Dimstar
Redcloud
Smokefur

Sootpaw
Coalpaw
Juncoflight
Bonetail
Ratfur
Quaildapple(NPC)
Sparrowstep(NPC)
Moondance(NPC)