- Aug 5, 2022
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It would seem this gathering was set to be an unusual one. Not only were two of the clans driven from their homes and forced to take shelter with the others, but Flycatcher found himself sitting among the leaders for a change, covering for Howlingstar who was remaining back at camp due to her illness. Flycatcher always knew it was a possibility he would be standing here himself one day but he had not imagined he would get to experience it so soon. At least by the following gathering, Howlingstar would hopefully be well enough to retake her place upon the rock. A few small pleasantries are exchanged with the other leaders, before Flycatcher steps forward to begin.
"Things are a little different here tonight. As I'm sure you can all see, Howlingstar is not present tonight," Flycatcher mews, quick to address his leader's absence. "She remains in camp, recovering from illness. We wish her well and hopefully she will standing here again at the next gathering."
A small smile graces his lips at that thought but it quickly fades as Flycatcher moves on to more sombre news. "I will not lie and say this moon has been easy for ThunderClan. We come tonight mourning many losses, most of which are down to this dreadful Yellowcough. Several of our warriors and even our medicine cat apprentice, Lichenpaw, lost their lives to it. And recently one of our warriors, Silverlightning, was bitten by an adder and died." Flycatcher bowed his head. "We honour their lives and memories within the clan and hope they walk at ease with StarClan now."
"As you might have seen by our arrival together, WindClan is currently taking shelter in our territory," Flycatcher reveals, eyes briefly flicking towards Sootstar. He won't reveal how or why they were driven from their territory, deciding that is Sootstar's tale to tell if she wished to do so. "We also find ourselves facing a growing issue with rogues. They are becoming bolder and bolder by the day. Trespassing, stealing our prey, attacking our warriors. Mercifully, none of our warriors or apprentices have been grievously injured in such assaults, but one of our warriors was luckily by saved a wandering loner, who gave her life to defend her." His eyes briefly find Roeflame's in the crowd, and he nods slowly. It isn't much but he hopes she appreciates the acknowledgement of her mother's deeds.
"Luckily, there were some more positive events this moon. We have three new apprentices among us - Rainbowpaw, Emberpaw, and Shardpaw. They have found mentors in some of our finest warriors and I for one look forward to seeing the kind of cats they shape them to be. Howlingstar also named another cat as a lead warrior this moon. Her grandson and my former apprentice, Burnstorm, sits among us tonight as a new lead warrior." His green eyes shift towards Blazestar, curious to see what his reaction might be. True, he hadn't had much involvement in his son's life since the code was established, but surely he would be proud of his new achievements.
"That is all from ThunderClan," Flycatcher concludes, taking a step back. He sits and curls a tail around his paws, curious to hear what announcements the other leaders will make tonight.
"Things are a little different here tonight. As I'm sure you can all see, Howlingstar is not present tonight," Flycatcher mews, quick to address his leader's absence. "She remains in camp, recovering from illness. We wish her well and hopefully she will standing here again at the next gathering."
A small smile graces his lips at that thought but it quickly fades as Flycatcher moves on to more sombre news. "I will not lie and say this moon has been easy for ThunderClan. We come tonight mourning many losses, most of which are down to this dreadful Yellowcough. Several of our warriors and even our medicine cat apprentice, Lichenpaw, lost their lives to it. And recently one of our warriors, Silverlightning, was bitten by an adder and died." Flycatcher bowed his head. "We honour their lives and memories within the clan and hope they walk at ease with StarClan now."
"As you might have seen by our arrival together, WindClan is currently taking shelter in our territory," Flycatcher reveals, eyes briefly flicking towards Sootstar. He won't reveal how or why they were driven from their territory, deciding that is Sootstar's tale to tell if she wished to do so. "We also find ourselves facing a growing issue with rogues. They are becoming bolder and bolder by the day. Trespassing, stealing our prey, attacking our warriors. Mercifully, none of our warriors or apprentices have been grievously injured in such assaults, but one of our warriors was luckily by saved a wandering loner, who gave her life to defend her." His eyes briefly find Roeflame's in the crowd, and he nods slowly. It isn't much but he hopes she appreciates the acknowledgement of her mother's deeds.
"Luckily, there were some more positive events this moon. We have three new apprentices among us - Rainbowpaw, Emberpaw, and Shardpaw. They have found mentors in some of our finest warriors and I for one look forward to seeing the kind of cats they shape them to be. Howlingstar also named another cat as a lead warrior this moon. Her grandson and my former apprentice, Burnstorm, sits among us tonight as a new lead warrior." His green eyes shift towards Blazestar, curious to see what his reaction might be. True, he hadn't had much involvement in his son's life since the code was established, but surely he would be proud of his new achievements.
"That is all from ThunderClan," Flycatcher concludes, taking a step back. He sits and curls a tail around his paws, curious to hear what announcements the other leaders will make tonight.