Windstorm's Trial

[Stormstar]

[glow=blue,4,000]Sunlight streamed through the foliage to dapple Stormstar's gray-blue pelt as he stepped out towards the HighRock. A few nights before, his good friend and one of his Senior Warriors, Windstorm, had turned traitor and attacked the RiverClan Leader. She had been blackmailed by her Sister, Frost, to attack three cats for her Kits to be released. Each murder plan had failed, adn those three cats, Brownpaw of WindClan, Vixenchaser and Stormstar, were safe and sound for the most part.

Of course, the story had gotten out, and the cats of RiverClan demanded a trial, as was Clan custom, for Windstorm. It was the morning now, and the time for it to begin. Everything was prepared, Brownpaw had been escorted to RiverClan terra where she had stayed for the last night, and the arguing sides of the trial had prepared their arguements. With a wordless yowl, Stormstar summoned the Clan for Windstorm's trial.[/glow]

[Dragonstar :: Doodle]

[glow=red,2,300]Dragonheart padded into the clearing and looked at Stormstar willing him to see that Windstorm had done this for the love of her kits, not maliciously.[/glow]

[doodlekit]

Doodlepaw padded after his father looking scared and went to sit down next to him.

[Swiftfoot[Is Leaving]]

Swiftfoot padded out to the clearing,paws anxiously kneading the ground.She looked around for Silvershadow and her kits as she waiting for the beginning.

Dappleface sighed as she sat down,still angry and hurt from her father and lilyface.She wondered where her real mother was,and if she had found out yet.

Torrentheart spotted Swiftfoot and came over to her."Hello."She meowed in greeting,"I'm going to start training Melodypaw after this horrid ordeal is over.."She stopped short as she spotted her sister,Brownpaw.A deep growl arose in her throat as she glared at the she-cat,it had not been long since their last meeting and Torrentheart could still feel the anger in the air that surrounded her.She wondered how her rude sister played a part in this.

[spottedleaf]

Silvershadow appeared and sat silently beside Swiftfoot. His face was twisted into a frown, caught in his own thoughts. "Hello Swiftfoot, Torrentheart." he nodded to each cat in turn and once again fell into silence.

[w h i s p e r :: d a i s y]

Whisperclaw appeared from the darkness, sadness wreathing her eyes as she looked about at the solemn faced cats. She couldn't help but wonder, what would happen to Windstorm? Her mind traveled to her daughter Gingertail, who would be defending Windstorm's case. Her daughter, happy-go-lucky, but always standing up for what she believed in. Moving up to Silvershadow, she whispered, "Do you suppose we're supposed to sit up there, beside Stormstar, since we're part of the Council of RiverClan?"

[Dragonstar :: Doodle]

[glow=red,2,300]Dragonheart looked over at the other cats, hoping that they would feel sorry for Windstorm, how could they sentence her for love of her kits! she can't be killed, she can't[/glow]

[blizzardclaw]

[glow=white,2,300]Blizzardclaw silently walked over to the HighRock,Her white pelt shining like a wet stone.She would do anything she could to make sure Windstorm wasn't killed or banished.She looked at the angery and worried cats each having there own side,each having there own thoughts about Windstorm.Blizzardclaw shifted her weight to one paw before getting her mind on what to argue for,and what not.

Blizzardclaw shifted her weight to her other paw the thought of defending Windstom all by her self,at least most cats would want her banished or killed.wouldn't they?Blizzardclaw looked at the worry face counting each on of them in her mind,what if she lost this argument and Windstorm was killed or banished?Blizzardclaw shivered at the thought ,That won't happen.[/glow]

[Stormstar]

[glow=blue,4,000]((Blizzardclaw, Gingertail is defending Windstorm))[/glow]

[brownie]

Crouched beside the two RiverClan cats, Brownpaw looked around the RiverClan Camp, searching for the cruel orbs of her sister. Her green lamplights met with Torrentheart's icey gaze in an instant, and the tabby Apprentice felt her hackles bristle as she stared uncomfortably into those deep pools, so much like those of the Mother she had never known. Quickly, Brownpaw broke the stare and continued to survey the Camp, her curious mind wondering what a trial would be like. Beside her were the two other witnesses, Shiningpaw, Windstorm's daughter and allegedly Vixenchaser's best friend, and Vixenchaser, another victim of the silver Queen's anger.

They were different Clans, buit this connection gave Brownpaw an instant feeling of energy, for their was not much age differance between the two as the tabby Apprentice's Warrior ceremony was long overdue. No friendly face was to be found among the ranks of RiverClan Warriors, except perhaps Vixenchaser and Stormstar. Stormstar. The Night had viciously accused the RiverClan Leader of slaughtering her Father, and though she refused to believe the word of a Rogue who nearly killed her, Brownie couldn't help but feel slightly numb as she glanced momentarily into the blue-gray tom's orbs. And in awe. Long ago, Brownpaw had harboured a crush on the RiverClan Leader, admiring his strength and courage far more than she admired Silverstar. But thsoe naive days were long over, and now she battled with her feelings for a fellow Apprentice, Silverpaw.

[Vixenchaser ~ Rhapsodykit]

Feeling Brownpaw's body tense beside her, VIxenchaser looked down at the WindClan Apprentice and traced her gaze to that of Torrentheart. Her auds twitching slightly, the stained red she-cat recalled Torrentheart mentioning that her siblings, Brownpaw, Rowanpaw and Winterpaw were in different Clans. What could have cuased them to fall out?Windstorm ahd not yet shown her wretched face to the trial, yet it was only a matter of time.

[Swiftfoot[Is Leaving]]

Swiftfoot turned slowly to her mate,"Where's our kits?"She asked,wondering.She licked his ear for comfort,"Do you think they'll let her go?"She asked anxiously,feeling so very sorry for the her.


Torrentheart felt the gaze of two she-cats as she sat there.That of Brownpaw,and Vixenchaser.She stared hard into Vixenchaser's eyes,as if daring her to ask any questions.In her mind,she wondered if she would everregain the relationship that she used to have with her siblings.'Not if they don't respect me...She thought,glaring secretly at her hateful sister.

[w h i s p e r :: d a i s y]

[glow=red,2,300]Her eyes glittering with sorrow, Whisperclaw's thoughts ran through her head. Would they actually kill Windstorm? Depending on the trial, I'll have to figure it out. Her head turned to look for Windstorm.[/glow]

[Angelƒur]

Anglefur padded up and sat next to Swiftfoot and Silvershadow,along with a few other cats. "Hello"she meowed.

[Lilyfeather]

Lilyfeather stepped out of her den into the cold, malicious wind that seemed to blow right through her. Something disheartening drifted through the air, and it was beginning to create a sort of tension around her. She had known Windstorm since she was an apprentice, but she was never really friends. However, she always admired her. Her determination was admirable, her bravery was admirable, and thee love or her family; Dragonheart and the kits, was admirable. It was because of this love, though, that she had attacked Stormstar. Lilyfeather couldn't even begin to imagine how difficult it would be to decide between the lives of your kits, or your leader. What was Starclan's plan?

[Ferny]

Splashheart came out of the warriors den and looked around then she spotted Whisperclaw she trotted over there "hello Whisperclaw" she said as she sat down "So she did it for her kits then" she said shaking her head "I hope they don't kill her" she paused "she doesn't deserve it"

[spottedleaf]

"I guess so." Silvershadow muttered back to Whisperclaw. " The kits will be fine, I'm sure whatever happens to Windstorm, it will be just." He nodded satified and looked at Angelfur. "Hello Angelfur" he coolly said to the she-cat. He still held it aginst her that she took Blackthorn''s mate, Bloodclaw, his other friend. He made it a task to ingore them to keep him from losing his tempure at them. "Lets go." he mewed to Whisperclaw and padded toward Stormstar, nodding to the leader and settled himself a respectful, yet close, distance away.

[w h i s p e r :: d a i s y]

[glow=red,2,300]Whisperclaw nodded in greeting to Splashheart, then padded silently along with Silvershadow. Taking her place, she flicked her tail to Lilyfeather to come over. Her eyes began to wander the camp again, and she began to think about Windstorm. No doubt she was older than Windstorm, but she still liked her, as her daughter liked her. That in her head, Whisperclaw still silently wondered if she would vote guilty or innocent.[/glow]

[Angelƒur]

Anglefur watched as Silvershadow walked away. She leaned over to Swiftfoot and meowed,"What did I do to him?".

[Swiftfoot[Is Leaving]]

Swiftfoot looked with sympathy at her."Bloodclaw.."She whispered back,knowing that that one word would explain.

[Lilyfeather]

Lilyfeather nodded to Whisperclaw and seated herself next to the warrior. She bowed her head, as if the full weight of the situation had finally reached her, and was pulling her down. "I feel that this will not be an easy trial, or a right one." She said, barely even so much as glancing at the cat beside her.

[Angelƒur]

"But what does he have to do with anything?"Anlgefur asked,then she relized. She relized why he was mad at her. Blackthorn had been related(Or something)to him. So thats why hes mad...[/]i she thought. She looked up at her best friend,"But I didn't mean it"she wailed,hoping her friend would understand.

[w h i s p e r :: d a i s y]

[glow=red,2,300]Whisperclaw meowed her greeting to Lilyfeather, nodding her head in agreement. "I do believe what you are saying."[/glow]

[Ferny]

Splashheart looked around*sigh* she stood and walked to the side of the crowd

[Stormstar]

[glow=blue,4,000]"Silence!" Stormstar hissed, just loud enough for the Clan to here the command. His vocie held power and strength, as did the voices of the other Leaders, but his voice hid the true conflict within him. As Clan Leader, it was his responsibility to judge Windstorm, yet he felt uncomfortable doing so. Reluctantly, Stormstar's blue orbs met with Dragonheart's and he almost flinched as he remembered that the fiery-coated tom had been his Apprentice. Yet, the Senior Warrior was also Windstorm's lover, and Father to her three Kits.

The pain he felt was filtered as he spotted Whisperclaw, probably his favourite Mate besides Runningstream. The tabby she-cat had been there for him back when the pair were just friends. Of course, he was far older than many of the cats before him, but, Whisperclaw was one of the closest cats in age to him. Uncomfortably, he remembered Silverheart and Picklepelt, his other Mates. They had drifted further away from the blue-gray tom, and he was not as close to them as he was to Whisperclaw. Why couldn't he just find a she-cat and settle down into the comforting yet passionate love that Dragonheart and Windstorm shared? He did not know.

Due to Dragonheart being Windstorm's Mate, Vixenchaser being a victim and witness, and Windstorm being the defendant, only a few cats were still on the Council to be Jury. Flamefur had not yet turned up, but Silvershadow, Whisperclaw and Lilyfeather were all present. It was not yet time to begin the trial, for Windstorm had not been prepared and not all of the Clan or Councilw ere present.[/glow]

[Swiftfoot[Is Leaving]]

"I know but-"She started to say before being interupted by her leader.She glanced at Angelfur and whispered,"We'll discuss it later."With that,she turned her attention back to her leader..and back to Windstorm's trial.

[Angelƒur]

Angelfur decided to say no more. She loooked to the ground and wished Bloodclaw was with her. What have I done? I didn't do anything!! Why me?! she asked herself.

[Ferny]

Splashheart looked at Stormstar *it must be hard* she thought *sigh* she shifted uncomforably

[w h i s p e r :: d a i s y]

[glow=red,2,300]Whisperclaw turned to find Stormstar's eyes glancing at her. Smiling slightly, her eyes glowed as she looked about at the younger cats assembled. Thinking of Littlethunder and Gingertail, she realized something quite odd. Gingertail was daughter of her and Everfur, and Littlethunder was the son of Stormstar. Later on, she had become the mate of Stormstar. Her mind working, her eyes twinkled of that odd coincidence. Tortoiseshell fur shining in the light, she remembered how Everfur and her had grown distant, and Gingertail nearly didn't ever talk to her again because Whisperclaw had become mates with Stormstar. Sad now, her mind pushed away the depressing thoughts. Her eyes yet again roamed the area, and she noticed that most of the council wasn't even there. Settling down, her mind began to search for more pleasant things.[/glow]

[Gingertail]

Suden movement had awoken Gingertail from a heartwarming nap. "What in the name osf Star-" She stopped. "Windstorm!" Gingertail quickly exited the den and ran out of the clearing. She was to defend her ex-mentor for and soul advisor. Gingertail had grown distant from Whisperclaw ever since her mother was mates with Stormstar. She did not like it. When her mother had kits she was angry, and now, stil upset.

Stepping closely and in patter Gingertail took her place close to the highrock. Where is she? wondered the little ginger she-cat. She spotted her mother, Whisperclaw and slided over to her, not saying a word. Her eyes showed the unhappiness and how her heart was feeling bearing the task of defending Windstorm. Whether Windstor stayed or died was up to her... she was to decide.