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As they went to the gathering the new apprentices could hardly contain themselves. They'd run in front then come back when they realized the group was falling behind or when their mentors called them. As they neared the Windclan border the other clan gave Thunderclan hostile looks as well some of surprise. Maybe some Windclan warriors had heard that he had died under the tree. Firestar wanted to look prideful but stayed calm under the hostile looks.
"You first Onestar." Firestar offered nicely.
"I don't need your approval." The other cat hissed then proudly walked away with his chin in the air and clan following at his heels.
Ignoring his warrior's disapproval he wanted to be friends with Onestar and although his hopes were being destroyed, he was determined to be friends with the Windclan leader. As the Windclan cats went by they hissed at the opposing clan and when he looked they were getting close enough to cause some of the Thunderclan cats claws to come out. Firestar gave them a warning look and they went on with the line of Windclan cats. What was Windclan trying to prove Firestar pondered then proceeded with his clan to the gathering. When the apprentices crossed Firstar watched closely because it was their first time crossing. As they entered the clearing the other three clans were there already, Onestar stood proudly though Blackstar, who stood next to him, slouched in his old age and Mistystar, who looked as calm as ever, her eyes wandering over the scene. Blackstar started immediately when Thunderclan entered the clearing so Firestar had to ran to the remaining spot.
"We start by honoring the dead from the great battle Shadowclan: Redwillow, Shredtail, Toadfoot, Shrewfoot, Starlingwing, Olivenose, Applefur, Cedarheart, Tallpoppy, and Weaselfoot. Thunderclan: Fire-" He paused, looking at Firestar in surprise then guilt for only a heartbeat before quickly moving on. "Holleyleaf, Mousefur, Ferncloud, Sorreltail, and Foxleap. From Windclan: Ashfoot, Owlwhisker, Swallowtail, Thistleheart…"
"I don't think we should honor our dead by counting them off we should do it by silence." Onestar interrupted.
"Who made you leader of us?" Blackstar retorted.
"Well who made you leader." Onestar countered.
"Stop!" Mistystar cut into their kit-like argument. "We need to start. We're running out of moonlight. Riverclan has new kits petal fur gave birth to a she-kit and two toms."
"Would you like to go next Blackstar?" Mistystar asked.
"Yes. Shadowclan is thriving." He announced and looked proud to go before Onestar. "Snowbird has had three healthy she-kits." He sat back into the darkness of his branch and waited for the next leader to speak.
Onestar thrust himself forward and started. "Windclan is having great hunting and although we have no new kits we expect to have some soon." He turned his gaze to Sedgewhisker who licked her chest in embarrassment and leaned into here mate. Firestar recognized the need for new kits but it was still early there was plenty of time to fill the nursery.
"Thunderclan has been strengthening its boundaries." Flicking his tail almost casually at Windclan, Firestar continued. "We have two new apprentices who started their apprenticeship not too long ago Amberpaw and Dewpaw."
"Amberpaw!"
"Dewpaw!"
As their names were called they straightened up and puffed out their chests in pride.
"This gathering is over." Onestar yowled to all the clans.
Firestar took his gaze over to Squirrelflight who was glaring at Tigerheart and Ratscar where the two were sharing-toungues with Cherryfall and Ivypool.
"You look like you're ready to catch." Firestar wasn't sure if that was bad or good.
"Some cats I won't be able to trust ever again." Now Firestar knew Squirrelflight's words were bad.
So Firestar called his clan and left. The Thunderclan leader slowed to let Windclan go first over the tree-bridge and again ignoring his clan's mutters of protest as he took his clan home.