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Crickett5- Can I add Ripplekit into another litter? Because Dragonfeather and Sunsky will have theirs soon, and it seems as though ten kits will be way too many X3. But if you agree, Ripplekit will be added into the story for sure when DragonxSun have their kits.
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Next chapter I will start accepting OC'S for Dragonfeather and Sunsky's kits! Please only submit up to two kits, I don't want too many kits in their litter, if you understand. Thanks for caring! :) Now be a good kitty and send in some OC'S for me to use!
It had been two moons since the fight with FireClan, and the death of some NightClan cats. The Clan was still devastated of the death of their courageous Deputy, who had given his life to save his Clan and mate, from Oakstar. Shadowstar refused to pick a new Deputy, saying he would not want to be replaced that quickly. But now, seeing that she had kits to care for, it was mouse-brained of her to not choose a Deputy. Shadowstar watched as her kits trampled each other, seeing how fast they could escape the Leaders den. They all were bubbly and jumpy, except for little Aspenkit. The poor kit would stay behind from the others, being the runt of the litter. He was said to not make it through leaf-bare. But Shadowstar made sure her kit would stay alive. Especially since this was the only kit Redstorm had named before his tragic death.
Shadowstar heaved herself to her paws, stepping out of her den and into the sunlight. The suns rays beat down on her pelt, reflecting her glimmering black and white fur into the sky. She leaped onto JaggedPeak with a huff, her soft paws gripping the bulky rocks that stuck out of the boulder. "All cats old enough to see in the dark, gather under JaggedPeak for an announcement!" She called out.
Once the Clan had gathered, Shadowstar began. "First I must begin with congratulating Blackpaw, Mistpaw and Moonpaw on successfully finishing their final assessment! You have shown us more then enough times that you are all capable of the becoming Warriors, especially from the battle with FireClan not too long ago."
The Clan cheered loudly in response.
"Moonpaw, please step up." Shadowstar meowed. The Apprentice stepped forward, her eyes wide in surprise.
"I, Shadowstar, leader of NightClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. She has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend her to you as a warrior in her turn." She began. "Moonpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"
"I do." Moonpaw breathed.
"Then by the powers of CloudClan, I give you your warrior name. Moonpaw, from this moment you will be known as Moonleaf. CloudClan honors your silent stalking ability and your tireless amount of training, and we welcome you as a full warrior of NightClan." Shadowstar smiled. The newly named Warrior bounced on her paws before pouncing away to stand back beside her litter mates. Shadowstar turned to the other waiting Apprentices and continued on. "Mistpaw please step up."
"I, Shadowstar, leader of NightClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. She has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend her to you as a warrior in her turn." Shadowstar meowed. "Mistpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"
Mistpaw nodded slowly. "I do."
"Then by the powers of CloudClan, I give you your warrior name. Mistpaw, from this moment you will be known as Mistfall. CloudClan honors your agility and quick thinking, and we welcome you as a full warrior of NightClan." Shadowstar finished before continuing onto Blackpaw. "I, Shadowstar, leader of NightClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. He has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend her to you as a warrior in her turn." Shadowstar began again. "Blackpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"
"Of course!" Blackpaw barked.
"Then by the powers of CloudClan, I give you your warrior name. Blackpaw, from this moment you will be known as Blackfur. CloudClan honors your strength and courage, and we welcome you as a full warrior of NightClan." Shadowstar finished. The three new warriors backed away as Shadowstar continued on with her announcement, letting the Clan chant the new names first.
"We all know of Redstorm's death." She sighed. "And we all know that I haven't picked a deputy for a while, which in fact was a poor choice for me." She gazed around at all the cats in the Clan, her eyes halting when she saw the cat she had focused so much on watching every day. (I think who she picks is going to be obvious)
"My new deputy will be...
Dragonfeather." She announced.
The Clan cheered the new deputies name. The tom gaped from the back of the crowd, eyes wide in shock. He shouldered in front of the crowd of cats, thanking them before leaving to Shadowstar. "Are you sure you picked the right cat?" He asked, eyes wide in alarm.
"Yes, Dragonfeather. You will do a wonderful job." Shadowstar smiled. Dragonfeather shook his head, "but Shadowstar... I broke it!"
Shadowstar cocked her head. "Broke what, dear?" She asked. Dragonfeather hesitated, "the warrior code... I met with the FireClan cat, Sunsky a lot. And now, she's going to have our kits. I'm so sorry, Shadowstar! I really didn't want to break the warrior code. Something just happened, and now I don't know if I regret it or not because-"
"Calm down, Dragonfeather. I already knew about this. That is why I picked you. I know I can trust you. You still did your warrior duties and had nothing on your mind, I believe. You fought bravely against FireClan when they invaded, even though the cat you love lives in that Clan. That showed nothing but true loyalty to me, Dragonfeather, you are fit to be my deputy." Shadowstar smiled.
Dragonfeather stared at his paws, "I guess you're right, Shadowstar. But, I will make sure to tell Sunsky that I can't meet with her anymore. My role as deputy is too important and she can't get between me and my Clan." He vowed.
"But what about your kits?" Shadowstar asked. Dragonfeather shrugged, "well, she can't take them to her Clan. No one will step up to be the father, no one she can trust, anyways. Can I bring my kits here?" He asked. Shadowstar nodded. "Sure."
"Thank you, Shadowstar." Dragonfeather smiled, backing out of the den, "It means so much to me."
Shadowstar smiled and continued watching her kits, who now played inside the den with a moss ball.
Jaykit pawed at the moss ball, eyes wide. "It's bouncy!" He squeaked. Mintkit shouldered up beside him, eyes wide. She poked at the moss ball eagerly. "IT IS BOUNCY!" She gasped. "Let me try!" Aspenkit squeaked from behind all the other kits, he bounced on his paws, trying to be seen. "Let me see!" He frowned. Creekkit leaped onto the moss ball and jumped on it. "This is fun! Come on guys!" She mewed with glee, the others following her out the den with the moss balls.
Gorsepaw entered Shadowstar's den, blinking blindly. "Shadowstar? I wanted to ask something of you." He asked. Shadowstar glanced over, "what is it?"
"Well, when I helped out, during the battle. I realized how I was needed in the medicine den, because Heatherfoot was only one cat, and so many things were needed of her." He began. "And, CloudClan keeps sending me dreams about being important that I need to be a medicine cat. I've made up my mind. I also already told Heatherfoot, she agrees with me." He frowned, I never wanted to be a medicine cat. I will always hate doing this.
Shadowstar smiled. "Very well. I will make the announcement tomorrow." She decided. Gorsepaw nodded and trudged out of the den, sadly, his destiny was already laid out for him; and he could do nothing but follow it. Even though he didn't like the thought of what his destiny was turning into, at all.