[Taxx]

Crowpaw

The white she-cat bounced into StarClan's Claws with every bit of her usual exuberance, not put off for a moment the cats gathered about; it might have had something to do with just RainClan being present so far. Scampering to the outside of the group of NightClan cats, Crowpaw sniffed at the scents of river water and fish that hung in the air, fighting to keep from wrinkling her nose at the strong odors. Were they so used to that smell that they just didn't notice it? It was so strong!

Closer to the leaders' rock, a she-cat close to Crowpaw's size sat- another apprentice, maybe? Hopefully? She'd only find out if she asked, and Crowpaw had no trouble trotting over to do so. "Hi!" she chirped in greeting, tail waving as she blinked at the dark-pointed she-cat. "I'm Crowpaw- what's your name?"
williams

Shadepaw

Step by careful step, concentrating on Bumbleshade's tail where it rested against her shoulder, Shadepaw followed the group. Pride at being allowed to come made her step lighter than normal; her only wish was that Mudpelt or one of her family had come too. She'd promised to be good, to mind what she was told- not that she needed to be told- and then they were off.

The cool of the evening was exciting, but there was no time to stop and take in the scents or sounds around her. She'd paused just once, but the sounds of the patrol moving on ahead had sent her scurrying to catch up. She'd bumped into a solid flank, spouting out an apology, pleased to hear a rumble of amusement in place of irritation. That was when the tail had draped across her shoulders, and she'd used that for the remainder of the trip.

The overwhelming scents of the other four Clans were strong, so different, and her ears were full of voices and the constant noise of paw steps and rustling grass, punctuated by the scrape of claws against stone from time to time. A bit unsure now, Shadepaw hesitated close to one of the five pointed rocks. Bumbleshade's tail slid away and she was alone, trying to make sense of what was going on and trying to muster up the courage to pad among the horde of chattering and pacing cats.

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Flamepaw

Flamepaw, bringing up the rear of TreeClan's gathering party, was extremely hopeful that he'd get to see Brindlepaw again tonight. He'd missed him. It had only been a moon since they last saw each other... but it felt so much longer than that. He had so much to catch up with. How was he doing? What had he been up to?

As TreeClan arrived at the gathering, Flamepaw scented the air. NightClan were here, Foxstar in attendance over by the great rock, but no scent nor sight of Brindlepaw. Flamepaw would have recognised his pelt from a large distance. 

Trying not to be too disappointed, Flamepaw nodded at Lionstar as he made the easy leap up to the rock. Things between his and Brindlepaw's Clan were tense right now, but hopefully they would resolve themselves soon. The thought of a battle between their two clans made him uneasy. He didn't know if he could hurt any of Brindlepaw's Clanmates at this point.


165 / williams (Brindlepaw mention) Silver (Foxstar mention) Fawn (Lionstar mention)


Ghostpaw

Only RainClan so far. Are we early, or is everyone else just late?

Ghostpaw had arrived at the gathering, watching a group of RainClan apprentices chattering animatedly to each other. His sister was over by the rock where the leaders sat, chatting to a RainClan apprentice he did not know. With a flick of his tail, he padded over to sit beside his sister. Looking up at Foxstar and Silverstar, they seemed so far away and so high up.

Laying his tail across his sister's shoulders, a silent sign that he was there (after all, he didn't want to interrupt her conversation...) he ran a forepaw over his ear before looking around. Here and there were small groups of apprentices dotted around the clearing, all chatting excitedly to each other. He decided to go and join a small group but at the same time, hover around the outside of it; he wasn't the kind of cat to force himself into a situation without first knowing whether he was wanted there or not. 

Taxx (Crowpaw mention) Justice (Silverstar mention) @kahani (plz come back i miss yoooou)

[williams]

Dewpaw felt a yawn burble in her throat, and clamped her teeth down on it before it could escape. She didn't know why she was so tired, but it felt like a vulnerability she couldn't afford to share with the other clans. Besides, the other medicine cats would wonder why, Swanfeather would wonder why, and she didn't have an answer for either of them. So instead, she watched the gathering cats, trying to keep her focus from drifting back to sleep. And it turned out, she wouldn't have to worry. 

An excited apprentice, perhaps close to her age, had trotted up. She immediately gave her name, expecting one in return. Dewpaw couldn't help but smile in return, feeling some of her old spirit rise. "I'm Dewpaw, medicine cat apprentice for Rainclan. How's your training going?" She asked curiously, not really sure where to start. Training seemed like a safe bet, right?

As she thought that, another cat joined, who got a conversation started from Moonshine. Now it was a prty, Dewpaw decided, nodding a greeting to both cats.

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sorry yall!! it's been a real rough month muse wise

[Taxx]

CROWPAW
APPRENTICE OF NIGHTCLAN

"Dewpaw, great name!" Crowpaw enthused, sitting at the RainClan cat's side. "Well met. My training's going great, thanks for asking. Is this your first Gathering? Or, I guess not, since you're a medicine cat apprentice, you must have been to one before? This is my first. It's so exciting, I hope I get to go to more in the future."

She acknowledged her brother's appearance with a nod, flicking her tail at his flank, but he was gone a moment later without having said a word and her blue eyes watched him go. "That was my brother- rude furball. Our mother would have cuffed him if she'd been here. His name's Ghostpaw, don't mind him. It's his first time too, it must be overwhelming. So, Dewpaw," Crowpaw rushed on, turning her bright gaze back on the other apprentice. "How's your training going? Is it very boring- messing about with leaves and stuff instead of learning how to fight and hunt? I couldn't do it, I'd go out of my mind!"

williams
No tact, this one. Sorry Dew!

watch me, i'll make a name for myself

[neversky]

bluepaw

Bluepaw had nestled herself into the middle of the few Lightningclan apprentices in an attempt to remain inconspicuous, but she was tall and some moons older than the others surrounding her. It was embarrassing to stick out of a crowd, but her training had its ups and downs as weather delays, foxes, and medical issues punched holes in her regular training schedule. Some things she couldn’t help, but being one of the older apprentices made her feel as if she wasn’t giving warrior training the effort it required and deserved. Not to mention the sudden disappearance of her mother from camp without any warning. Her mother was the strongest figure in her life and seemed to just blink out of existence, making her feel vulnerable at every turn, defensive, and depressed.

She padded lightly along with her younger associates, trying hard not to think about her feelings.

falconpaw

Falconpaw was in his element. He happily padded along among his colleagues and joined in some of the idle chatter that popped up between clans. He was near the front of the cats, his long legs carried him faster than some of the newer apprentices but he didn’t notice, eager to see what gatherings were all about and how the upper-threshold of the clans conducted business. His bright orange and brown coat colors blended him in to the scenery; muddy, grassy, damp forest floor littered with leaves, as each set of paws walked over the earth before him more water would rise to the surface and disappear underneath. Falconpaw could feel the mud around his claws but had curiosity and excitement in his eyes.

A little farther in front of him he could see Dewpaw, her dark points but otherwise light coat seemed to give her away. Like sunshine between clouds, she was a welcome and familiar sight among the sea of new faces from all the different clans. He hadn’t yet realized his eagerness had lead him practically running to the front of Rainclan’s group, all his friends were behind him.