The Whispering Storm

Brookstar was giving the details of her dream to Nightclaw when a yowl sounded outside. She exchanged alarmed glances with her deputy, and they both stepped out. Dawnshadow, Brookstar's sister, was leading two she-cats into the camp with her patrol. One was smaller than the other a russet ginger, though she looked like she could take on one of the other older warriors with ease. The other one, a brown tabby, was gazing warily around, seeming like she already know the younger cat, though they looked nothing alike.

"Who're you two?" She sat down in front of them as her sister, Flarestorm, Stormpath, and Hawkflower joined the rest of the clan.

"Storm," the smaller cat replied strongly, looking at the leader challengingly.

"Whisper," the other added, more calmly, though her eyes shone with a threatening light. "Why are we here?"
"Because you two either looked lost or like you could be a clan cat. Or both, more likely," Brookstar responded easily with a lazy flick of her tail. "So, here's our preposition." She was caught in Storm's silver eyes, and suddenly she realized why her name was Storm. "You join our clan, and you get to both protect and be protected, both fight and be fought for, or leave now and never mention our clan to anyone. Of course, we could also kill you, if you'd prefer that option."
"That's alright, thanks," Storm shot back just as coolly. "I'll have a little trial run here, yeah? See what it's like."
Whisper sent Storm a sharp look, but sighed. "It seems like we'll be staying, er..." She trailed off, not knowing Brookstar's name.

"Brookstar," the leader told her, realizing what Whisper meant. "My name is Brookstar, leader of FalconClan."
"Then we'll stay, Brookstar." Whisper gave her a nod.

"Very well."

She jumped onto the EagleStone and called for her clan to gather. "We have two cats joining today," Brookstar announced, and a ripple of interest ran through her cats. "Storm and Whisper." There's already a Stormpath, Brookstar noted to herself, but shrugged mentally. It didn't matter, she supposed.

"Storm and Whisper, do you promise to protect and defend the warrior code and your clan, even at the cost of your very life?"
The two looked uncertain until Dawnshadow nudged them and muttered, "Say 'I do'."

"I do."
"I do." The two voices were certain.

"Then with the powers of StarClan I name you Stormpaw and Whisperstreak. Sunshadow will mentor Stormpaw. We welcome you as apprentice and warrior of FalconClan." Brookstar placed her muzzle on Whisperstreak's forehead, and at Dawnshadow's instructions, she licked her shoulder. Brookstar performed the same procedure with Stormpaw, and the clan cheered, seeing the new cats become part of their community.

"Stormpaw! Whisperstreak! Stormpaw! Whisperstreak!" They called, and with a murmured, "Show them around," Brookstar disappeared into her den.

Dawnshadow smiled warmly at the two as Sunshadow trotted up and grinned down at Stormpaw. "I've already explained the rules of a clan to them, so I'll show Whisperstreak around, and you start training Stormpaw, alright?" Dawnshadow said to Sunshadow, who nodded his agreement. "Great. Come on, Whisperstreak. I'll show you the warrior's den."

Apology and Prophecy

Hi! Anyway, I'd like to apologize for my absence. I'm really sorry for not being on and all that, but I'm still blogging, so.... sorry, and I hope you all forgive me. Anyway, here's he start of a prophecy! Still not sure exactly what it'lll be about yet, but here's the prompt:

Brookstar, as most leaders probably did, collapsed into her soft nest with a groan. She was exhausted. The life of a leader seemed magnanimous and lofty, but it was really quite tiring. It wouldn't be long until she got too old, and Nightclaw became leader. She closed her eyelids, tucked her nose in her tail, and promptly felt the blackness of slumber take her.

She was in the dark. Well, kind of. There was a full moon where she was, and she seemed to be sitting on some dead grass and leaves. Looking around, the leader realized that this location was rather familiar... strange, she thought. With a sickening pang of fear Brookstar realized that this was her camp. This was the heart of FalconClan, destroyed, gone, abandoned, dead... She stretched her eyes wide and backed away slowly. "No... how could this..."

"You're seeing the future, Brooklight." The voice of Eaglestar, the first leader of FalconClan. Brooklight. She hadn't heard that in so long. It was her warrior name. "You're seeing what'll happen to your clan."

"Eaglestar! I... how could this be? I thought I was a good leader, I thought I lead FalconClan well... will I fail them? Oh, StarClan..." Brookstar shook her head frantically.

"Fear not, Brooklight. What will go on in the future will be affected by what you do. By what your clanmates will do. This is your choice, Brooklight. You can save it or destroy it... Brooklight, what will you do?"

"I'll save it! I'll do whatever it takes... I'll give my life for it, Eaglestar!" Brookstar looked around in a panic, searching for the amber eyes of Eaglestar to look into, to assure...

"Remember, Brooklight, one will come for the Falcon, one will come for the light..." His voice faded away.

"No! No, tell me the rest of the prophecy! Tell me--" She jolted awake, breathing heavily. The round yellow eyes of Nightclaw stared into hers.

"Brookstar? You alright?"

Brookstar shook the prophetic dream away. "Yeah, yeah I..." she hesitated, and then made her decision. "Look, I've got to tell you something."

(the actual prophecy is:

One will come for the Falcon,
One will come for the Light.
And she will come save the Falcon,
She will make all wrong right.

There will be four to aid
To help protect our future
From the inevitable raid
And from the undoubted torture.

So, there'll be four cats (one of you guys!) and help the leader of the five (my character) to help save falconclan! i'll give you the other details later!)

Deleted Allies/Enemies, and Warriors That Are No More

This is not a post as Brookstar or by a cat, but by me, Stormy. I'd like to make a point that since there are some bloggers that have left Blogger (or do not come on FalconClan anymore), their warriors, apprentices, queens, kits, and elders are to be ignored. Basically, don't talk to them, don't choose them for patrol, and simply pretend they are nonexistent. That said, I would also like to say that even though we will ignore them, if asked by the bloggers they will be allowed to be "reincarnated", so I will NOT remove them from the sidebar.

Another thing is that: There are some clans that are either deleted or inactive. Some of these clans are our allies and/or our enemies. This means that you are free to play these "dead" cats from the clans. In other words, feel free to make up border scuffles and battles without having to inform the other clans because, obviously, they're not there anymore. Just pretend they are and play the cats themselves.

Also, in case none of you knew, the new medicine cat is Mistleaf.

That's it. Thanks, and keep commenting!

Mountain Gathering

It is time to go to the mountain gathering where the clans of the Great Mountain Range gather in peace!

Cats that are going are:

Brookstar

Nightclaw

Mistleaf

Berylmist

Goldenshine

Nightshadow

Sunshadow

Azurefern

Flarestorm

Stormtalon

Talonstrike

Skyblaze

Streampaw

Leafpaw

Silverpaw

Briskpaw

Cherrypaw

Hollyshade

See you there! The link is: mountaingathering.blogspot.com

After the Foxes

Brookstar and all the other cats involved in the recent huge fox battle padded back into the camp, scratched up, fur ruffled, and tired. All the leader wanted to do was curl up in her den and go to sleep, but she had things to do. She jumped onto the EagleLedge, yowling for her clan to gather. “Cats of FalconClan! There has been a recent battle in the Forest, near the Hawthorn wood. We’ve gotten rid of them for now but we’ve also got to have extra patrols to ensure our clan’s safety. Nightclaw, Shadowmist, please would you each lead a patrol now, and Nightclaw, once you come back please tell other cats to lead patrols. Also, we need hunting patrols, as always, so Brookfur, please lead one, and Willowlilly, please also lead one.” She paused, then continued. “And there are also three more things. Violetgaze has... ah, given up her position as medicine cat. to become a warrior or elder. It is her choice. Pinepaw has also decided to become a warrior apprentice. I will appoint a new medicine cat. If there is any cat thinking to take up the post, please tell me after this meeting.
‘There is a new warrior joining us today.” Brookstar looked at the black tom with light green eyes. “His name is Sun. Sun, do you promise to protect and defend the warrior code and your clan, even with your very life?”
“I do, very much so.” Sun’s eyes were determined and sharp with intelligence.
“Then from now on you will be known as Sunshadow, and we welcome you as a full warrior of FalconClan.” Brookstar touched his forehead with her muzzle and he licked her shoulder.
‘Finally, Stormpaw has shown great courage and loyalty to his clan, and though I have had doubts I now strongly believe that it’s finally time to give him his warrior name. “Stormpaw, please come here.”
The gray apprentice, his eyes shining with excitement, bounded up to the EagleLedge. “Stormpaw, do you promise to protect and defend the warrior code and your clan, even with your very life?”
“I do.” The apprentice’s voice was firm and sure.
“Then from this moment on your name will be Stormpath. We honor your bravery and swiftness, and we welcome you as a full warrior of FalconClan.” Stormpath also licked her shoulder while Brookstar touched his forehead with her muzzle.
The clan erupted in cheers for the new warrior; Stormpath was popular among the apprentices, and they were glad that he was now a warrior.
“Stormpath, you will hold silent vigil tonight. For now, Fadingmist will help us will healing. Remember the patrols! Meeting dismissed.” Brookstar, exhausted, turned and headed for her den.

Announcement, Please Read

Stormy's warrior life has kind of died. Should this blog continue? I could, if you want, as I'm an admin... but what do you think?

March Gathering and Good News

Brookstar leaped onto the EagleLedge. "As you all know, tonight is the night of the Gathering. Those going to the gathering with me are:
Nightclaw

Ripplepaw

Violetgaze

Dawnshadow

Talonstrike

Poppyleaf

Snowpaw

Berylmist

Streampaw

Goldenshine

Lionpaw

Skyblaze

Bluepaw

Nightshadow

Cherrypaw

Fadingdust

Brookfur

Willowlilly

Leafsong

Darkwing

Mallowheart

Hollyshade

and I." Brookstar looked around, then continued. "And we also have some good news. Moonblossom is now pregnant with Darkflame's kits." Ignoring the shocked murmurs around the clan, she mewed, "So Moonblossom will be moving to the nursery. Her apprentice, Ripplepaw, will be temporarily mentored by Nightclaw, my deputy." The leader gave Nightclaw a nod and a slight smile, hoping that with this apprentice he wouldn't be as upset about Silverpaw. "Meeting dismissed!"