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It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not a weakness, that is life.

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right here; [open!] Jan 18, 2016 23:03:38 GMT

Post by ame on Jan 18, 2016 23:03:38 GMT

“

PATCHCLOUD

That's why we won't back down; we won't run and hide
Yeah, 'cause these are the things that we can't deny
I'm passing over you like a satellite
So catch me if I fall

Patchcloud was pleasantly awoken by the warmth of dappled sunlight on his fur. He stirred in his nest, savoring the gentle heat on his ginger and white pelt. But despite the warmth of the sunlight and the mossy nest that supported him, the tom grew more and more alert and awake, and unable to find a comfortable position again, he stretched his forepaws. With a sneeze he stood and leaned forward, stretching his hind legs before exiting the quiet den.

It was just barely sunhigh, and Patchcloud was unsurprised to find he had slept so late. He had spent much of the night sniffling and coughing, as he frequently did in newleaf, and hadn’t slept well as a result. It was nothing new for him, though he did feel slightly guilty about waking up so late, even if he didn’t have any duties to attend to. It had been about a moon since his official change in rank and his early retirement to the elder’s den, but he wasn’t quite used to the change yet.

The tom paused to stretch again. Well, there was surely something useful he could be doing to make up for his late awakening. After all, just because he was an elder didn’t mean he had to lie around and complain about his joints aching like some of the others! There was plenty he could still do, he thought cheerfully to himself. Entertaining the kits was always a favorite of his; they were often bright and outgoing, and he was sure the queens appreciated the break every now and then. Or perhaps he could accompany out an apprentice or a warrior on a brief hunting trip, something to keep them company.

Before anything though, Patchcloud realized as a faint pang hit his stomach, he needed to eat something. With a skip in his step (and a slight sniffle), the elder padded over to the fresh-kill pile. He picked himself out a robin- one of his favorite treats, and the down feathers could be used to make nests more comfortable- before settling down again just outside of the elder’s den. Patchcloud plucked the feathers from the bird’s chest meticulously before taking a bite of it, chewing slowly while he brainstormed more ideas on how to be productive

NOTES;

Open to any SkyClan~!

Quixotic of GS

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skyy and her socks

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right here; [open!] Jan 20, 2016 8:55:53 GMT

Post by skyy and her socks on Jan 20, 2016 8:55:53 GMT

Finding Pinestar would never be a task that was all too difficult for the cats who knew him well. He work up just before dawn, cleaned, and did his regular inspection of the camp. After a conversation and more grooming with Lilyfang, occasionally Snowfall, it was waiting for Half-face to announce the patrols, and moving out to the birch glade for a hunt and to collect his thoughts, most commonly alone. The prey he caught went to the elders first and foremost, to avoid his parents making too many comments about how he didn’t look after them like he did the others. As of the last moon, that had meant returning with an extra piece of prey for Patchcloud.

It was still a strange feeling, seeing the ginger and white tom among the eldest and dearest of the clan. Yet, sadly, there had been no option. For all his youth and spirit, the risk of injury or problems should he be on his own was too great. Not to mention it was the activity that made it happen. The elders den had been decided on the safest option, even if he could still do plenty to help the clan. However, the young cat had still been well and truly asleep when he’d first returned to the camp, so after a remark from his father and a scolding from his mother, the remaining prey had been tossed onto the pile, and a new plan decided on.

So, it was with that in mind that he pushed his way back into camp, followed by a few clanmates she’d take on the mid-morning patrol along the RiverClan border. Seemed to be the cats were sticking to their side of the river, at least. They’d made good progress, and that was well and truly enough for the leader. Mornings were the best time to be productive, before the sunhigh heat set in. Though greenleaf was the biggest issue for such activities. There and then wasn’t the time for a nap however, as his gaze found the familiar ginger and white pelt of his former apprentice just outside the elder’s den.

“Hello Patchcloud! Did you sleep well?” He meowed loudly across the camp, not bothering to quieten his voice. There was no point. With a long, pointed stride, his head held high and tail equally so, the leader moved across the clearing with purpose, striking a confident pose. Bright amber eyes focused on the elder in front of him, a warm grin twisted into his expression. “I tried t’ bring you a bird earlier, but I’m sure I could’ve stuck it right under your nose and you wouldn’t have woken.” Not that he would have done such a thing. The leader’s eyes glowed warmly, as he stopped in front of Patchcloud, and sat down, tail immediately curling around his paws.

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right here; [open!] Jan 21, 2016 16:00:08 GMT

Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2016 16:00:08 GMT

35 moons • She-cat • Skyclan

The queen stretched her paws carefully and yawned quietly. She couldn't wake up her kittens, as they needed their sleep about as much as the other cays did. It didn't matter that they where almost apprentices; when a cat is playing until deep in the night, that cat has to sleep longer in the morning. Pure logics.

It was pure experience that brought her to the point where she could move from her nest without waking the two fur balls up. She loved both Vervainkit and Campionkit, her two darlings, but enough was enough. They had kept her awake until very late last night, playing with eachother and insisting to go outside, even though it was dark there. She didn't want to leave them alone, so the only choice Frostcloud had was to sit in the nursery's exit to watch her kittens play. They where already to big for the nursery, just a little while longer before they would move to the apprentice's den. Although the queen would be proud of her kin, she didn't like the idea of having them so far away from them.

The diluted calico went outside and looked around the camp. It wasn't early, so there where many cats in the camp. She smiled a little when she saw her leader conversing with an elder. She glanced at the freshkill pile, but decided she could eat later and bring back some prey for her kits, who loved to eat meat more than her milk. Which was good, because she didn't have enough milk for them both to be fully fed. With a small, respectful smile on her face Frostfur walked towards them. "Hello Pinestar, Patchcloud.", she greeted them softly, each name followed by a little nod of her head in their direction. "Do you mind if I join in? Vervainkit and Campionkit are finally asleep and I thought I should use my free time to socialize with my clan again. They really keep me busy every day.", she said softly, not wanting to be rude.

ame skyy and her socks - I hope you don't mind me joining in ^^"

TEAM THUNDERCLAN

ame

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It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not a weakness, that is life.

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right here; [open!] Jan 22, 2016 3:28:21 GMT

Post by ame on Jan 22, 2016 3:28:21 GMT

“

PATCHCLOUD

That's why we won't back down; we won't run and hide
Yeah, 'cause these are the things that we can't deny
I'm passing over you like a satellite
So catch me if I fall

He was about halfway finished with his robin when a familiar voice called his name from across the camp. Patchcloud’s ears pricked, but he knew exactly who it was long before his eyes met the older tom’s tabby and white pelt. “Hello, Pinestar!” He greeted enthusiastically, sitting a little straighter. The younger tom was always happy to see his former mentor, though he understood that as leader Pinestar was frequently busy with his own duties. Still, he always seemed to make some time for him, and that made Patchcloud eternally happy.

“I tried t’bring you a bird earlier, but I’m sure I could’ve stuck it right under your nose and you wouldn’t have woken.”

The elder laughed. “I slept okay,” he replied. “Not so much in the evening, but better as the night went on. Newleaf, you know.” It had been Brightwish who had found that his asthma acted up more in newleaf than any other season- he recalled her mentioning the pollen in the air, or something along those lines. “But it’s still better than leafbare, so can’t complain!” He chirped. Leafbare was by far his least favorite season, like many cats.

“Hello Pinestar, Patchcloud,” came a soft voice, and that was when Patchcloud noticed the queen padding up to the two of them.

“Oh, hello there, Frostcloud!” The tom returned the greeting, flicking his ginger tail for her to join them. “Please do!” His smile grew a little wider at the mention of her kits, Vervainkit and Campionkit. “You know,” he offered, “if you ever need a break, I’d be more than happy to keep an eye on them for you."

NOTES;

skyy and her socks with Pinestar
@sandkit with Frostcloud

I don't mind at all~! ^^

Quixotic of GS

Last Edit: Jan 22, 2016 3:28:45 GMT by ame

TEAM SKYCLAN

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right here; [open!] Jan 22, 2016 11:27:09 GMT

Post by skyy and her socks on Jan 22, 2016 11:27:09 GMT

He remembered his time with Patchcloud fondly, perhaps even more so than Whitewhisker who followed him. After the argument and struggles that made up his first apprentice, the ginger and white tom had been a fresh breath of air, a cat he bonded with closely and worked hard to get to his warrior name. It was unfortunate that his rank couldn’t stay the same, but, at least he was alive, brightening up the camp with his presence in a completely different way to whitewhisker. Not that the white tom was anything but talented and a fin at in himself, but Pinestar certainly felt it was after his apprenticeship that they grew settled, rather than no conflict as had been the case with Patchcloud. It hardly mattered though, both toms may as well as stand as the sons he didn’t have, they were as dear to his heart as his own blood kin.

With Patchcloud’s laugh, he gave a little grin, flicking an ear. “I slept okay. Not so much in the evening, but better as the night went on. Newleaf, you know. But it’s still better than leafbare, so can’t complain!” Pinestar gave a knowing dip of his head, reaching over to pat the tom lightly on the shoulder. Before he could continue, they had company however, Frostcloud’s soft voice, prompting the leader to twist around, ears pricked. "Hello Pinestar, Patchcloud.” He dipped his head in return. “Afternoon Frostcloud,” he meowed warmly. "Do you mind if I join in? Vervainkit and Campionkit are finally asleep and I thought I should use my free time to socialize with my clan again. They really keep me busy every day." The leader gave a chuckle, nodding his agreement, as Patchcloud spoke.

“Oh, hello there, Frostcloud! Please do! You know, if you ever need a break, I’d be more than happy to keep an eye on them for you." A small twinge of sadness cropped in the tom’s heart, as he looked from Patchcloud to Frostcloud. “They’ll both be fine apprentices soon, and ready to wear the energy off some warrior,” he meowed, amusement evident, but his ears lowered slightly. It wasn’t fair Patchcloud had his life as a warrior stripped of him before he got the chance to enjoy it, by something StarClan decided for him. One of those kits would have been his to mentor. The words danced on the leader’s tongue, ready to escape out to his companions. But, he held them back. No, Patchcloud didn’t need that burden on him.

“Do you have any thoughts regarding their mentors, Frostcloud?” Was what he chose to say instead, finally twisting himself around properly to face the queen, slipping down into a lying position next to Patchcloud, and nudging his shoulder gently. “I’m sure you have some possible thoughts too, Patchcloud. What’s the word around camp? Who’s itching to train someone?”

ame , @sandkit

That's completely fine, Bunny! :D

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right here; [open!] Jan 23, 2016 12:31:42 GMT

Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2016 12:31:42 GMT

36 moons • She-cat • Skyclan

The lean queen smiled at the young elder for his suggestion. It must be frustrating to go to the elder's den at such a young age; he was even younger than she was! Frostcloud smiled softly. "Thank you.", she answered, although she knew she wouldn't be able to leave her kits behind - not now, when she didn't have much time left with them before they became apprentices. Before she could say anything else, Pinestar said just what she wanted to say as well. The she-cat nodded. "I'll miss them when they'll be apprentices.", she answered, her voice almost sad. "But they're becoming to big for the nursery. They'll be in good hands, I'm sure." It was more to comfort herself that she said this, although the queen did believe it.

She looked at the leader when he laid down next to his former apprentice and asked her if she had anyone in mind for their mentors. "Campionkit is very competitive. He should have a mentor who can keep up with that..", she said almost to herself, although her voice was audible to the two toms in front of her. "Vervainkit has a very out-going nature, but I think she would be able to get along well with most warriors." She couldn't name a warrior she seemed fit to train her angels; she trusted every one of them enough to let them train them. "I trust your opinion, Pinestar. I'm sure you'll find mentors that fit them. I trust everyone of them." She then looked at Patchcloud, curious as to what he was going to say.

ame skyy and her socks