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Post by Icekit on Oct 1, 2009 16:52:13 GMT -5
When i hear Hazelstar calling a clan meeting, excitement bubbles inside of me. My sister Cherrykit and I were going to be made apprentices!!!
Hazelstar then said, "Icekit, Cherrykit, come up here."
*I walked up next to Hazelstar, my sister right behind me*
Hazelstar's next words rang throught the camp, " I, leader of Hailclan, name these two kits apprentices before Starclan. From now on, until they have reached their warrior names, Icekit will be known as Icepaw, and Cherrykit will be Cherrypaw."
beckoning to Icekit, Hazelstar calls:
"Cloudfrost, you did well with Mosspelt, and I expect you to pass down your knowledge and skills down to this apprentice."
Cloufrost sends me a welcoming glance as i touch noses with him.
We step aside while Hazelstar names my sister's mentor.
// Yes!! finally an apprentice!! but Cherrypaw has Ravenclaw as her mentor........when i look into his eyes, all i see is hatred and the longing for slashing claws at someone....i hope she will be okay......//
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Post by Icekit on Oct 1, 2009 19:50:36 GMT -5
A moon has passed since Cherrypaw and I have been made apprentices. Everyday, my sister seems to appear even more distant. Besides my troubles with Cherryppaw, I am doing well. Cloudfrost thinks I am the best fighter right now and a stealthy hunter. Cherrypaw is great too, but i think she is tired of always being second only to me. I am worried that dark thoughts are going through her mind.
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Post by Icekit on Oct 1, 2009 19:55:48 GMT -5
//NO. NO. THIS CAN'T BE HAPPENING. IT'S JUST A BAD DREAM.// I put my nose in my mother's cold, still body. All four clans had a massive war, and my mother couldn't cope with the injuries that she had recieved. I stared at Cherrypaw for awhile. What was going on through her mind? Pain? Anguish? then I smelled something that Cherrypaw never thought of seriously before - revenge. What was Cherrypaw thinking about? Did she want to tear every other clan into shreds? Then i thought - It doesn't matter. My mother was gone. I would never be able to smell her warm scent again, see the pride in her eyes when she looked at us. The next few moons were hard for me. I grieved and grieved, going on with my duties without any feeling.
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Post by Icekit on Oct 1, 2009 19:59:54 GMT -5
More moons have passed since my mother died and joined Starclan. My father, Emberblaze, seemed even older now. Cherrypaw was never the same after our mother's death. She spends most of her time with Ravenclaw, sharing secrets no one else knew about. Soon, I was fighting as well as most of the young warriors, and was one of the best hunters in the whole clan. I soon started to wait excitedly for my Warrior ceremony. It was the first time i felt excited about anything in a long time.
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Post by Icekit on Oct 1, 2009 20:09:25 GMT -5
Finally! Cloudfrost and Ravenclaw were already coming out of Hazelstar's den. It was time for my warrior ceremony! I looked around to find Cherrypaw. She was sitting by her self, ignoring her clanmates. She didn't seem happy about becoming a warrior. Then Hazelstar appreared, and called out to the clan after motioning for My sister and I to come:
"I, Hazelstar, leader of Hailclan, name these apprentices warriors before Starclan. They have trained hard to learn your way and help their clan." *pointing his tail at Icepaw*
"Icepaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and protect your clan with your life?"
Almost unable to stay still, I said: Yes!
"Starclan honors your skill and loyalty and welcomes you as a full warrior of Hailclan. From now on, you will be known as Iceshard"
Hazelstar puts his nose between my ears as I licked his shoulder.
Next was Cherrypaw, and she was named Cherrypelt.
Going down to all my clanmates, my fur bistled with excitement. I would now serve my clan as a warrior, protecting it no matter what.
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Post by Icekit on Oct 1, 2009 20:11:54 GMT -5
Brrr!! The night i sat vigil with Cherrypelt was a bitter one! I couldn't wait when i saw the sun rising and cats began to stir. // Sleep at last!!// After a quick rest i was called for a hunting patrol, and in the evening on sunset patrol. Life began to seem relaxing after the death of my mother.
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Post by Icekit on Oct 1, 2009 20:21:39 GMT -5
Just when life seemed to be peaceful. I once again had to feel the pain of losing a loved one. Greencough had gone through the camp, and Emberblaze was the first one to get it. Hazelstar had lost his ninth life, and our former deputy, Whiteclaw, became Whitestar and chose Snaketail as our next deputy. Whitestar did what was better for the clan and removed the sick ones from camp right away. There was a shortage on catmint, so Dawnfur, our medicine cat, couldn't afford to have any more cats sick. They were moved to an abandoned Badger nest between the edge of the borders and camp. A few sunrises after the sick had moved, a badger had come to the nest. My father, being the risktaker he is, was the first to confront the badger. Despite being sick, Starclan gave him power at the last few moments of life, giving the deathblow to the badger while the badger delt its blow to him. Both then limped and their hearts went silent. I now feel more alone than ever. My mother was killed. Emberblaze died saving his clan. Cherrypelt seemed to be more distant than ever.
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Post by Icekit on Oct 1, 2009 20:23:40 GMT -5
More moons passed. Even if it seems it is the end of the world to you, time keeps going. the world still moves on. Rougues have been reported near every territory. Not just a few, but many. Ravenclaw and Cherrypelt seem to never be there anymore.
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Post by Icekit on Oct 1, 2009 20:31:03 GMT -5
I am now at a gathering. Everyone is worried about the rougues. Their scent has been found in every clan territory. If they don't stop soon, the leaders will act. Pebblestar first made his report. Then Whitestar, followed by Mintstar and Ivystar. When they were finished, Ravenclaw and Cherrypelt spoke:
"Everyone, listen. We are going to leave the clans. The end of the clans is comnig near. We have banded with the rougues you have been scenting on your territory. Any cat is free to join us. Starclan and the warrior code will be ripped to shreds."
Then Cherrypelt spoke alone:
"I will come out and say it. I HATE the clans. Living this way killed my mother. Killed my father. They both died so every other clan cat could have a better life. My own sister is suspicious of me."
Silence surronded us. Then I spoke:
"Wait, Cherrypelt, i was never-"
Cherrypelt cut me off:
"Don't call me Cherrypelt. It is a soft, Clancat name. From now own i will be known as Scarheart, for the clans have destroyed and blackened my heart. So be it. I will go. Exile me, Ignore me. I don't care." She then walked away with Ravenclaw behind her to the rougues' hideout.
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Post by Icekit on Oct 1, 2009 20:33:07 GMT -5
Shocked to the core by Cherrypelt, no Scarheart's confession, my life turned even more empty. Battles between the Rougues and clan cats became more harsh. many cats got injured, and some fell. I was sad, but also greatly mad at my sister. I used this feeling to serve my clan the best i could.
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Post by Icekit on Oct 1, 2009 20:35:57 GMT -5
Whitestar called a clan meeting. Snaketail had died on a one to one combat with Ravenclaw. He injured Ravenclaw severely, but wasn't fast enough to survive Ravenclaw's deadly strikes. Whitestar announced that he would tell us the new deputy at moon high. Looking old and stressed, Whitestar had already lost several lives to disease, battle, and incidents.
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Post by Icekit on Oct 1, 2009 20:40:25 GMT -5
Moonhigh arrived, and everone was curious to see who the new deputy would be. Whitestar came out and said the last thing I expected -
"Iceshard will be the new deputy of Hailclan."
Suprised so much that I could barely stay on my paws, my clanmates started congratulating me. After being praised, Whitestar called me to his den. The first thing i asked was:
Why me?
With amusement in his gaze Whitestar replied:
"You are a great warrior with excellent skills. You match every senior warrior there is in Hailclan. You have been through loss and hardships, knowing the pain of many things. These experiences will make you the best leader out of every warrior.
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Post by Icekit on Oct 1, 2009 20:46:11 GMT -5
After being declared deputy, I went back to the warriors den and stirred until i fell asleep. When I dreamed, I was suprised. Starclan visited me. I saw my mother, Hazelstar, Emberblaze, and many other fallen friends. They all seemed to whisper: "You will save your clan when they need help most. A terrible darkness will fall upon the clans, so terrible not even Starclan can stop it. You will work together with the other clan leaders and lead your clans out of their dark time. Soon, IceSTAR, soon. Remember, the fate of the clans lay on your shoulders." Then they all started fading away, my dream turing into darkness.
Wait! what do you mean? What darkness? What do i have to do? Mother! don't leave me!
"It is okay, my precious kit. You will know what to do when the time was right. Remember your father and I are always with you" my Mother whispered as she too faded away.
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Post by Icekit on Oct 1, 2009 20:51:39 GMT -5
The battles became wars as the tension between the Clans and Rougues became even more harsh. Whitestar is on his last life. He says to us that we are the best clan he could have wished for, but that Starclan was calling to him.
After a great war, Whitestar lost his last life. Everyone gave their honors to Whitestar as he was layed to rest. Out current medicine cat, Dawnfur, then asked me:
"It is time to recieve your 9 lives. Let's start the journey soon, for it is fairly long."
I then spoke:
Dawnfur, Starclan sent me a dream several moons ago and told me that a horrible darkness shall fall upon the clans. And that i will help the clans recover and become great again. I am more confused and lost than ever since Whitestar died.
Dawnfur tells me that she has suffered pain and loss as well. We make it to the Starcave and Starpool. I lap a few drops and fal asleep. Was this the dream I was supposed to have? Suddenly, cats with glowing pelts appeared in front of me and I knew Starclan was here. 9 cats greeted me - My mother, Emberblaze, Cloudfrost, Hazelstar, Spottytail, Smokepaw (my apprentice that had died), Snaketail, Mosspelt, and lastly, Whitestar. Each gave me a life, giving me pain and love, warmth and agony. Starclan hailed me as the new leader of Hailclan -Icestar,
After my dream, I felt like I hadn't slept for moons. Dawnfur and i found shelter and hunted. When we got back to camp, I had to decide who would be my deputy. I thought of all the senior warriors. Stonestream was wise, but thought too fast and made rash descisions. Silverwind was kind, but too soft and was shy. I thought about all the warriors and decided that like Whitestar, I would pick someone who was young, but had eperienced alot. I thought of Blossomheart. She was made a warrior not too long ago. Her father was Cloudfrost and her mother was Owlfeather, but they both had died. Yes. I will choose Blossomheart.
During Moonhigh, I got out and yowled: Let all the cats come here for a Clan meeting. It is time to choose my deputy. I will choose Blossomheart. She is young, but wise beyond her years. Please welcome the new deputy of Hailclan.
Cats started congratulating Blossomheart. She was a talented warrior with a warm heart that respected the warrior code. I know i made the right choice.
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Post by Icekit on Oct 1, 2009 23:16:03 GMT -5
A season has passed and nothing has gotten better. There was a gathering a few sunrises ago, and the leaders decided to meet again at the gathering island after 4 sunrises. So now i am at the island with Reedstar, Breezestar, and Seastar. Everycat was brought to this meeting except for queens and their kits - they were hiding in an abandoned two - leg nest filled with mice. All the Medicine cats were on their every half-moon trip to Starcave. We have decided to finish this war once and for all. As we were planning, we heard the roar of many, many cats charging toward us. Every rougue alive from the hideout had waged a suprise attack. Their numbers were only a little less than ours. Chaos broke out, and I knew this was the darkness Starclan protected. We were ready. There was no four clans now, only one big clan that was fighting together to keep their way of life. Slashing, jumping, and battering, cats from each side started going down. Friends, familly, and clanmates were falling all around me, but i fought. Then, more rougues came from the east side. It was too much, but every warrior fought until their last breath. I was in a one on one battle with Scarheart. Then I heard Scarheart wail. I saw the limp body of Ravenclaw. As he was dying, he said to Scarheart - "Scarheart, don't fight anymore. We were wrong. Starclan did this so we could be strong. Don' t -" and with a uneven gasp, his breathing stopped. I had a chance to attack Scarheart, and we started to battle again, but i could tell she was distracted. Even though we were outnumbered, more rougues died than clan cats. But it wasn't enough. Some warriors ran. Some joined Starclan. When there seemed to be no Clan cats alive, the fighting stopped. Every leader including me had lost a life, but the rougues didn't know that. We pretended to be dead when we came back to life. The rougues left. We sat there until dawn. Then we heard cats coming, and unsheathed our claws. It was no threat. The medicine cats had been shown what was happening and had come back. Dawnfur treated my wounds, as Rainfur and the others did too. We slowly recovered. I was walking when i came across Blossomheart. She was still breathing. So shocked, I stared at her for a long time. I then called Dawnfur over to treat her. Ashclan had found their deputy, but Fernclan found their's dead. Seastar found her sister Runningbrook, the Stormclan deputy heavily injured, but still alive. When we were able to run, we traveled to where the kits were stationed. Seeing that they were okay, we were relieved. Several survivors had also escaped to this hide-away. I was happy to see that we were not comepletely destroyed. We hunted and treated and worked our way back to the Stormclan camp. It was a little battered, but still okay. We settled in, helping each other and we became stronger. Now our quest was to find the other survivors, and make the warrior code and Starclan live again.
I, Icestar, was born for this.
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