A New Deputy

[Stormstar]

[glow=blue,4,000]With a heavy heart, Stormstar leapt the short distance to the top of the HighRock, yowling a wordless command for the cats to gather. A few hours beforehand, Stormstar had met Flamefur at the WindClan Border and the two had talked for a while until Flamefur eventually decided to leave. Now it was up to Stormstar to choose a new Deputy, though he wondered if the cat would be accepted by StarClan when Stormstar himself passed on. Oh well, for now at least, everything would be fine. The RiverClan Leader would lie to the Clan about Flamefur.[/glow]

[Dragonstar :: Doodle]

[glow=red,2,300]Dragonheart sat down in front of his leader hoping he would chose him to be deputy. he looked around the camp and waited for the rest of the clan to appear.[/glow]

[Redtail]

Rainpaw stepped out of the apprentice den and streched. She then padded over to sit by the High Rock. then she looked up at her leader.

[Lightbreeze & Co. (Night)]

Lightpaw trotted out of the apprentice's den after Rainpaw, yawning slightly after her afternoon nap. She had just finished exploring the boundries with her mnetor, Sunshower. Wondering what the ceremony was about, the orange tabby took her spot on the edge of the clearing by the Highrock, looking around for Northpaw and Snowpelt, maybe even Splashheart. Spotting Dragonheart, she meowed a quick greeting before standing and walking over to him, settling herself down and wrapping her tail around her paws. "Do you know what this meeting's for, Dragonheart?" The apprentice mewed.

Snowpelt, his white pelt shining in the sunshine, flicked his tail nervously as he sat just a few tail-lengths from his daughter and fellow warrior. The tom was excited, to say the least. There was only one good reason Stormstar would call a meeting at this time in the day- to choose a new deputy. Obviously something had happened to Flamefur, the last deputy, for Snowpelt hadn't seen him since that morning, and he was usually back by now, sitting beneath the HighRock, looking up at his leader. Taking a deep breath, the white warrior told himself quietly, " Calm down, Snowpelt. There are more experienced warriors he would choose. Don't let your hopes get too high." Yet, they were, sky-rocketing higher and higher until he felt like he was about to explode. Instead, he just shook his head clear and stood straight and tall. Maybe he hadn't groomed himself longer then usual for nothing.

[Lilyfeather]

Lilyfeather trotted out of her den, forgetting to leave the assortment of herbs she carried with her behind. She looked up anxiously at her leader, standing high above them on high rock Who was the new deputy to be? She could only guess.

[Windchime '07]

[glow=dodgerblue,2,300]with a swift movement Wind----- slipped over to the Highrock. Her glossy pelt was no longer matted or torn, yet beautifully hung from her skin like silken silver shining brilliantly in the moonlight. Her paws, black as pitch kneaded the ground, as she remembered the last time she had sat before the highrock when she was Windstorm, the murderer. It still sent shivered up her spine.[/glow]

{ooc} I felt like this should be as if the recent activities were past... because of my stupid messing-up-the-time thing loves}

[~B*l*a*z*e~]

[glow=red,2,300]Pheasantpaw trotted out of the uncomfortable place he had been sleeping, so Stormstar could decide where he would go. Yet he wanted to be apprenticed to Lilyfeather, but knowing that he probaaly wouldn't, for he came from ShadowClan, and no one knew, so that just made another reason for everyone to hate the dark colored tabby.

Moving his amber orbs to the stone rock where the new deputy would be named, at least, that was what he heard by easdropping on a group of apprentices talking about. Taking a seat on the floor, he settled down, waiting for the ceremony to begin, so he would find out whe the new deputy be.[/glow]

((Sorry, using my sisters account. No time to change, she wants back on))

[Swiftfoot[Is Leaving]]

((I'm only doing this so I don't have to post back and forth with meh charries.))


[glow=beige,2,300]Swiftly,a siamese cat stalked into the clearing.Her once sparkling ice blue eyes were dull and sad as she knew what was coming.She didn't know what had happened to Flamefur,but she knew he was being replaced.The She-Cat had a bond with the tom.He had asked her to watch over his kits during his journey,and she had most gratefully(SP?) accepted.She had watched them grow and watched them form a resentful nature toward their traveling father.Her heart went out for Flamefur...and for his kits.Excitment also tingled at the edges of her fur.'What if i'm chosen?!' she thought,but on the inside she also knew there was a chance(Is that right?) she wouldn't be chosen and she was ready for that..[/glow]

[glow=blue,2,300]Torrentheart scanned the clearing for Frynose.They had recently made up,and her heart still thudded hard against her chest when she laid her eyes upon him.Not seeing him at first,she padded over to Snowpelt and sat down."Hello."She whispered,anxiously.She hoped so much that she would be picked,but she knew the chances would be slim.She was born a kitty-pet,her father was Darkfur a visious late rouge,she still visited her brother and sisters...the reasons for her not to be chosen could go on and on.She also knew,though,that she was good at heart and was trusted enough to get an apprentice.'So maybe...just maybe,i'll be picked' she thought,kneading the ground anxiously.[/glow]

[glow=red,2,300]Dappleface padded in,holding a mouse in her jaws.She dumped it in the fresh-kill pile and padded over by her friend Swiftfoot.She felt a strong bond with her,because she was with her often as a kit and she almost loved her as much as she loved her own mother...but bonds could not be celebrated today.Her father was being replaced,even after he was gone and couldn't watch his kits grow up,because of his clan duties.As she sat down,her eyes fell upon her paws...sad and dull.She did not want to be the deputy,it would pain her too much.As she looked up and around,she noticed her father wasn't here and decided to ask Stormstar about it after the ceremony(SP?).[/glow]

[Lightbreeze & Co. (Night)]

Snowpelt managed a small smile to light his face for Torrentheart. She seemed to have the same anxieties as himself." Hello. I don't believe we've met. I'm Snowpelt, and you are?" This must be the cat he had heard about, the one who was half Kittypet and Half BloodClan, perhaps? A Half-Breed....like his kits. I refuse to think about that right now! The white tom told himself fiercely. They aren't known yet.

[Swiftfoot[Is Leaving]]

"Torrentheart."She replied with a small smile."This is sad,but a little exciting."She said,glancing at Stormstar.

[Ferny]

Splashheart trotted out of the warriors den and into the clearig. She walked over to where lightpaw sat and sat down right beind her. Then she looked to Stormstar for th meeting to start.

[spottedleaf]

Silvershadow came in, quickly spotting Swiftfoot and padding over. Settling down comfortablely he smiled at her. "Hello. How have you been?" he almost laughed, he sound like he hadn't seen her in a while. He laughed died early though, in his throat it became a low hiss in remberance of the meeting perpose. He had heard that Flamefur was gone and a new deputy would be choosen. Maybe I.... No, he wouldn't. he cut the thought off before it became larger and larger, a hopeless thought was a wasteful thought. But still, it the back of his mond, he wished he would be picked. He knew his chances where lowered by the fact of his Shadowclan blood, running through his veins with the Moonclan blood of his ancestors. The posiblity of betryal (lol horrible I know but Sp?) was very large, he knew, and the fact he would help Shadowclan if they called and his mother was Moonstar, the leader of Shadowclan didn't help either. He shrugged the thoughts away to focus on the large rock and greyish blue leader on it. He desided then he would be happy for whoever got the honor.

[Swiftfoot[Is Leaving]]

Swiftfoot rasped her tounge across his ear with affection.It had been a while since they had both really talked,and right now was not the time either.She knew they would have something to talk about later because she had wonderful,and exciting news to explain...but for now,it was not the right time.Instead she smiled,hiding her sadness and replied,"Hello."back.

[Frynose]

Frynose walked into the clearing. His eyes were red for he had found his father missing.. gone. And I could not tell him good-bye.. It was my own stupid fault. He left, hating me.. and now i can not tell him of my love for Torrent.. or of my hate for Gingertail. He walked closely to Torrentheart. "Hello." His mind wondered for he was wondering who would be picked. He knew it would be an older cat.. probably Whisperclaw or Dragonheart. It couldn't be Windstorm for she was on trail for being a murderer.

[Gingertail]

Gingertail walked into the small area where the RC cats assembled. "So here it is.. the end of Flamefur." Her mind wondered for she wished to know why he left. She spotted Frynose. She knew he was Flamefur's son. However, something held her back to say an 'I'm sorry for your father'. For she hated the very site of the evil tom. She stepped quietly behind Silvershadow.

[Dragonstar :: Doodle]

[glow=red,2,300]Dragonheart turned to Lightpaw. "Stormstar is going to chose a new deputy!" He mewed, " I wonder what has happened to Flamefur." He turned back and gazed at Stormstar, before going over to sit by Windstorm, he knew her name had been changed but could not get himself to call her by her new name. It brought by too many bad memories of when and why it had been changed. "Hey," He said lovingly, " Who do you think will be chosen as the new deputy?" He then asked. Putting the past behind him.[/glow]

[Sunshower]

[glow=white,4,600]Sunshower padded up to the edge of the crowd, taking in the looks of the other cats. Undefined faces were staring up at their leader, awaiting his decision. Sunshower looked up too. Like the others, she had heard of Flamefur's (supposedly) unexpected departure. Now she only waited to see who would take his place. [/glow]

[Stormstar]

[glow=blue,4,000]"RiverClan, many rumours have been going around since Flamefur disappeared earlier today," Stormstar began, thinking carefully as how to put his lie. "Flamefur is dead." Well, that came out well. The blue-gray tom had been an expert liar since Apprenticehood but he had not always used his gift. "I was patrolling with him along the WindClan Border. He was chasing a pheasant when the rocks gave way beneath his paws and crumbled, making him slip and fall into the gorge. Flamefur had two wonderful Mates and Kits, and his memory will be honoured."

"But now, it is time to name a new Deputy," Pausing for a moment, Stormstar's eyes flicked over all the cats he had considered - Windstorm, Whisperclaw, Swiftfoot, Dragonheart, Silvershadow, Sunshower and Torrentheart - before he continued. "I say these words before the spirits of StarClan so that they may here and approve of my choice., Dragonheart will be the new Deputy."[/glow]

[x-xDarkyy [+] Buddiiesx-x]

[glow=magenta,2,300]Springblossom yolwed her approval, but wondered about Flamefur. I wish I had known him... she thought wistfully.[/glow]

[glow=red,2,300]Autumnleaf joined in with her sister, but glanced at her in surprise when she sensed a slight doubt and wistfulness in Springblossom's feelings. They had always been close, and sensed eachother's feelings easily, but it always came as a slight shock to the ginger warrior when it happened.[/glow]

[Lightbreeze & Co. (Night)]

Lightpaw yowled her agreement that her friend was chosen as deputy, but then looked over at Snowpelt. The white tom looked indifferent, like he didn't really care, as he stalked off into the reeds and headed for the river. I wonder what's wrong? She thought worriedly. She knew he ahd wanted to be deputy, but this was not like her best friend. Shoving the thoughts away that crowded her mind, she meowed to Dragonheart, " Congrats, Dragonheart! Northpaw will be so happy for you, and so am I!"

[Swiftfoot[Is Leaving]]

Swiftfoot was not upset..not at all.She knew the tom deserved it more than her and she stood up to yowl her approval.The news of Flamefur's death left her numb and sad.She had hoped that he was just leaving the clan..but she was wrong and it pained her.

[Windchime '07]

[glow=dodgerblue,2,300]Wind---- twitched in pure glee, jet black paws working the ground almost overexcitedly. "I guess it's you love!" she whispered in his ear, a breathless answer to his previous question. "It's the perfect choice" She was suddenly reminded that she had grown up and was not the young, jealous warrior she had been before. Giving her mate a lick of pure joy, she nudged him forward.[/glow]

[Dragonstar :: Doodle]

[glow=red,2,300]Dragonheart felt a feeling of pure happiness. He had been chosen out of all the other warriors to become deputy. He would do the best he could possibly do to help the clan. He looked at Wind----- a love that would never die. Dragonheart padded towards Stormstar. His heart beating faster than ever. He turned to his leader wandering what to do next. [/glow]

[Stormstar]

[glow=blue,4,000]Sensing a slight uncertainty in his former Apprentice, Stormstar nudged the ginger tom and whispered in his ear. "Swear to them to do everything you can for RiverClan, Draognheart," Standing back, Stormstar watched the white figure of Snowpelt stalk off from the gathered group of cats. The tom had not congratulated Dragonheart and his stubborness was infuriating to the blue-gray tom as he reflected that Dragonheart was older and wiser than Snowpelt.[/glow]

[Lightbreeze & Co. (Night)]

OOC: Oh, come, come, Stormstar, be easy on Snowy. He really wanted to be deppie, and he'll come around sooner or later.

Smiling, Lightpaw trotted away to the apprentice's den, but not without one last look at Stormstar and his new deputy. He watched Snowpelt with anger in his eyes, making the orange apprentice a bit mad at the leader. Thinking for a bit, she realized how the white warrior's actions might have seemed to to the grey tom. Sighing, the tabby resumed her direction and disappeared through the entrance to her den and nest.

[Angelƒur]

Angelfur stared at Dragonheart with her eyes wide. He was just a little older than her,so maybe thats why he was chosen. But Angelfur couldn't stop the feeling of disapointment from churning in her belly. She looked around the clearing for Blooodclaw. Not seeing him she walked away slowly from the rejoicing cats,tail slightly trailing in the dust.

[spottedleaf]

Silvershadow smiled and nodded absentmindedly at Stormstar's choise. Not a great friend, an aquantance (sp?) was more like it. He stood and padded toward the new deputy, graqcyfully dipping his head in acceptance as he neared. " Congrats, I think you will be a great deputy." he didn't know why he had said that, he bearly know the cat, but it sound right and another force made the answer seem good. Slowly he padded into the warriors den to catch some sleep and rest for hunting he planned to do later.

[Swiftfoot[Is Leaving]]

Swiftfoot stood up as well,padding slowly over to Dragonheart."Congrats!"She said,quickly licking his ear.Seeing Silvershadow go into the warrior's den,she followed him.

[Dragonstar :: Doodle]

[glow=red,2,300]Dragonheart looked at his leader thankfully. "I swear I will do all I can for Riverclan!" He told the clan. He looked around seeing what effect his position and words had, had. [/glow]

[Redtail]

Rainpaw purred happily. She hadn't known Flamefur, but she knew he had been a good deputy. She looked up at Dragonheart and thought that he would do a good job.