[META 2019] Leafbare Gathering

[A Warriors Dream]

The moon had just peeked its face in the sky as silent paws padded across the snow laden earth. The traveling cats were silent, ears and eyes alert to their surroundings. Some held back shivers against leafbare’s chill while others traveled with heavy hearts. Since the great leafbare hunt, morale had once again lowered as food began to be rationed by the clans. The cold was taking its toll.

Even so, the full moon came, meaning the clans would meet once again. Sure enough, they slipped out of the shadows and settled themselves on the border, each cat on its respective side until the call was made and it would be opened up for mingling. The silence stretched on for a breath, some recalling the last time they were there when the fox tore through their homes…

As soon as each clan’s leader took a seat on a large boulder at the base of the tall oak, the cats were free to cross border lines. They would swap news, tell stories, and take a moment to relish in the peace. The oak’s bare limbs spread wide above the gathering providing little protection if snow were to once again fall its way to the earth. Instead, it loomed over them as a reminder of that seasons’ struggle.

You could hear whisperings of unhappiness, talks about the lazy kittypets, murmurings about the hunger, but they were fleeting. No cat would dare speak up or speak long on these matters for the fear of the other clan hearing about their situation. No, no weakness would be shown to the other…

GATHERING’S INFO:

• Gatherings are held so that clan leaders can share news with the other clans or ask for help if its needed.
  
• It is a great honor for a cat to be chosen to attend the meeting as whole clans do not attend.
  
• They are meant for meeting new cats, but not to share clan weaknesses & strengths. So be careful what it is you share with the other clans!
  
• When the moon is high, the gathering begins.
  
• The time of Gathering is a time of peace between the clans.
  
• If that peace is broken, the Gathering is immediately ended, cats return to their territories, and brings about displeasure from Starclan and Forestclan…



RULES:

• You’re allowed to RP any of your cats as though they have been invited to the Gathering. We will not limit how many cats attend.
  
• Loners may show up as well as long as they come mostly in peace, afterall under the moon the cats meet in peace.
  
• The thread is now open to mingling so feel free to rp with clanmates or cats of the other clan.
  
• Times have been tough, so don’t be afraid to let your cat voice that, just be careful of who might be listening…
  
• No godmoding other player’s cats for information on the other clan. Try finding a player who might be willing to have their cat slip up.
  
• Leaders, Deputies and Medicine cats(and med cat apprentices) must post at least once in this meta!

(Location for meeting is at the meeting tree (Incase you need to know if your cat would be able to show up reasonably *eyes voodoo and the journey it would take to get there.*))

 

[caffeinecraving]

Green eyes looked out of the underbrush, the sky was dark only lit by the full moon. Her pelt glowed silver as she flicked her tail to indicate to all the cats she had chosen to come along, that they should move into the area.

Lightningclan had arrived first and flooded into the clearing. With a flick of her ear Brightstar motioned to her deputy to follow her toward the large boulder and tree. They had skipped the last gathering or two because of the craziness that had happened so Brightstar felt good knowing that they were getting back to how they had been. She looked over her clan, they were gaunt, leafbare was definitely not being friendly, but so far no one was starving and they were already through the most of the harshest parts.

 

[Revel1984]

Silverstreak followed close behind Brightstar, she'd been surprised to have been invited but at the same time it would be the first time either she or the Clan Leader would get to see the Kit they had tried to take into Lightningclan since Riverclan took her and Silverstreak, despite having had a kit turn up and needing her, her heart was aching and she wanted to see the little kit... well she wouldn't be so little anymore, assuming she'd survived the sickness anyway.

She hoped Brightstar didn't hold her previous actions against her, she'd not had the courage to actually ask her yet. She sighed and hung her head, her mind wandering as they reached the gathering grounds, only glancing up when Brightstar and her deputy jumped onto their customary rock, higher than the rest of the clan cats.

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Tailchaser was excited, he'd kept bounding ahead of Brightstar, his paws eager, only to have the Clan leader tell him several times to calm down and stop rushing ahead, since he hadn't been to the gathering grounds yet and actually didn't know the way. Tailchaser had given the 'hurt puppy' look each time but knew she had a point. He was just so HAPPY to get to go, and meet up with his friends from the catmint adventure again, it had been a while and he wanted to make sure they'd all recovered well.

So, bouncing in place behind Brighstar and her Deputy, they reached the grounds, he looked round with a sad 'Honk' as he couldn't see anyone yet he recognised. He settled himself into a sitting position, watching his Clan Leader on her rock, but twitching his ears and head around from time to time, taller than the other cats he moved near to, so his friends could find him a little easier in case he wasn't looking when the turned up.

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Barkfang trudged behind the group of Riverclan cats moving to the gathering, She'd been asked to go by Shadowstar but something had seemed off, it could have just been her being paranoid, learning her Apprentice had been talking to some strange Starclan cat, she hadn't pressed, not liking the Celestial clans meddling, she'd just as soon forget they existed and get on with living life, she'd worry about Forestclan when she died, even if she had been pleasantly surprised when Forestclan had decided to give her a blessing during the big battle.  

[xKOVAKtheWOLFx]

Honeyfur was just glad that things were starting to calm down within Lightningclan. New kits. New apprentices. A new chance of growth and a new start at things. The medicine cat was still a bit concerned about Riverclan, but knew that Stonebelly should be able to manage.

It was his first Gathering as a warrior, and Duskfinch felt prouder than ever. To be able to attend the Gathering and meet other cats! Maybe even find those he did the journey with! He was too excited to even check if Cedarfang was following behind or not.

Snapthroat was not the type to just stay in camp. She wanted to know the news. Gossip? She did not care about. How weak was Riverclan? Snapthroat kept a weary eye.  

[Falcona]

Bloodstorm eyes her surroundings softly, smiling at the full moon that appears in the sky. It is her first Gathering since her parents and siblings became apart of the clan and she was looking forward to meeting new cats. Lagging behind her leader as they wandered to the clearing, she tilted her head to one side as she saw more cats appear from their side of the border. Nodding, she shook her fur out and started to look around for other cats to speak to.

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Icyjuniper smiled and turned to her father as they both wandered over to the clearing for the Gathering. She padded back towards her father and bumped her head against his shoulder, purring. “You’re pouting Dad…” She giggled when Cracklestreak returned the comment with an exasperated look. "You so are, Dad, it is cute!"

Cracklestreak sighed, eyeing his daughter as she bumped him in a placating manner. Rolling his eyes, he nudged his daughter softly, licking her head once before continuing their walk. “I am not pouting…” (Read: He was) He ignored the preceding giggle. Perhaps he can meet his mission peers and perhaps asked how they were. He wondered if the clans managed to keep the clans fed…well, there goes his inner peace he was chanting in his head. Let’s just say the Leafbare Hunt was embarrassing. He nearly tripped over himself at his daughter's comment. "I AM NOT CUTE!"

Perhaps shouting that phrase at the top of his lungs was not a good idea.
 

[AlicornPlayhouse]

Lightningclan

Flamingrose was a well behaved cat, holding his head high and his tail higher. As the Lightningclan cats arrived at the area, he moved to an open area, taking a seat with the flick of his tail. He wasn't there to make friends or interact much, simply survey and be sure that Riverclan wasn't becoming hostile at all towards them.. though he doubted they would. He was always on alert for these things, though, a bit paranoid maybe. His daughter was in Lightningclan after all, and he was very protective of her after losing his other two children.

Petalnose was excited, bouncing along with a happy purr. This wasn't his first ever gathering and he doubted it would be his last, hopefully, but he always found them so exciting! So many cats to talk to! When the cats arrived he didn't sit down, anxiously rocking from paw to paw, hoping to meet cats and make some new friends. Maybe his friends from the journey would show up? He hoped so!

Riverclan!

Marbledlight wasn't particularly excited, but she was very happy to be able to be telling more cats about her strange journeys that probably never happened. She was wobbling along with a weird step as Riverclan journeyed. She was sure not to place down her paws on any twigs that looked.. weird.. she never defined weird. She did explain to all cats though that it was a very bad omen, in her opinion.

Duskflame was going with Riverclan as well, very interested to see who would be at the gathering, and if any cats would be willing to help him groom and chat. ( don't have much to post for him until they're at the gathering )  

[Revel1984]

Skybloom was going to the Gathering but she made sure she lagged behind, neither in a rush not being lazy, arriving exactly when she meant to, while making sure she didn't tread in any muddy puddles, keeping her fur pristine. When she reached the clearing and the meeting tree, she eyed a nice dry area, with soft leaf litter and sat herself down, holding herself pretty and proud, her the white parts of her fur practically gleaming as she delicately cleaned her paw pads.  

[Falcona]

Tail swaying softly, Bloodstorm continued to look around when she noticed a familiar cat in the distance somewhat in a shade. Head tilting she wandered over and noticed Skybloom making herself comfortable. Bloodstorm's eyes widen at the sight of her sister and excitedly padded to her "Hello sister!"

Revel1984

 

[Revel1984]

Skybloom was so focused on cleaning her messy paws, she didn't immediately realise her sister was coming, it wasn't until Bloodstorm spoke, making her jump and give a little squeak, that her mind turned to the cats around her. "Oh, Bloodstorm... " she let out a sigh, her tail was all fluffed and needed neatening now "Who are you looking for here? anyone interesting turn up yet?" she asked her sister, patting her tail smooth with a paw.

Falcona

 

[Falcona]

Bloodstorm smiled and searched for a spot next to Skybloom before settling beside her. She looked out, head tilted as she eyed the cats gathering around. With the moon high in the sky, it felt serene.

"Not that I can see no... But I am sure there will be interesting cats to talk to" Tail swishing somewhat excitedly, she turned to her sister. "Are you going to talk to anyone?"

Revel1984

 

[EvilSilverDragon]

Outwardly, Shadowstar lead the way to the gathering as confidently as ever. Tail over her back, her paws moved forward in a show of strenght. This wasn't walking towards something she was looking forward, oh no. This was walking towards a distastful chore. In something she hadn't shared with anyone, not even Russetstorm, Shadowstar kept her reluctance to her own counsil.

In part, the shecat had no desire to ever see Brightstar again, the relationship between them fractured to the point it might as well be broken in two. The other part slept back in the nursing den. A nursing Leader and Deputy telegraphed Riverclan's weakness. If they were fluffier cats it might not be noticeable. As it is, she felt like they were telegraphing everything.

If she could have, Shadowstar would have put this off. Of course if she'd known Wildflower would get pregnant too then she would put that off as well. No good options here. Her ears went flat the moment she saw Brightstar, but they were forced forward. Head held up, Shadowstar took her place on the rock. No smile, no purr just a cordial head bow towards Brightstar before she kept her eyes forward towards the gathering.

(riverclan)



One lost tom followed his leader toward the gathering. Owlheart didn't have a good reason to go, but then he didn't have a good reason not to go. So, he was was, marching along with a resigned sigh. As they met the other clan, he stayed his paws on Riverclan ground. Other than his own clan, he didn't have any connection to the other clan anymore. Wasn't much of an excitement to see them. Still, hard to stay out of an event even if he was just going to sit back and watch.

(Riverclan)



Cardinalwhisper stuck close to her brother as they made their way to the gathering. She was excited to see all the cats from the other clan. Not only to see everyone, but maybe they could be introduced so everyone knows who they are.

(riverclan)



Egretfeather followed, partly because some of his little beans were going. The other reason was the ring. He was a showcat, there wasn't a ring he'd miss even if they weren't the rings he was use to. Trotting along, his head held high and his tail just high enough to let his beautiful fur fly. Perfect showcat with a bit of muscle on him now.
(lighteningclan)  

[belloblossom]

RiverClan

Since the influx of kits in the Clan, Stonebelly had been on his toes for the last couple of moons. Having both the deputy and leader as queens may of made the Clan a little uneasy, but he was more confident in his own skills at this point. While he had been apprehensive of apprentices initially, he was grateful for Cardinalwhisper and Bumblebreeze's help. Especially so now, given the surplus of Clan kits and the unusual black kittens that had wandered in one day. He was more than ready to get out of camp and stretch his paws. He suspected his apprentices, as he'd finally taken to calling them, even if Honeyfur played more of a role in their initial training, where just as eager to go to the Gathering.

Thinking of Honeyfur, he spotted the yellow tomcat as they drew near. Turning his head to look at Cardinalwhisper and Bumblebreeze, he indicated the two should follow him with a sweep of his tail.
"Shall we go see how Honeyfur's been? Or would you two prefer to go meet with other cats?" He asked his apprentices.

EvilSilverDragon

Stonebelly is talking to Cardinalwhisper.

Fea Line

Stonebelly is talking/gesturing to Bumblebreeze.

xKOVAKtheWOLFx

Stonebelly is approaching Honeyfur.

Lostpath had been pleased to be invited to the Gathering. With her green markings feeling especially warm under the light of the full moon, she walked alongside Bearjaw.

"Do you think we'll see any of the cats from the Twolegplace journey tonight?" She mewed to him with a smile. "It could be nice, to see old friends. I wonder if they'll be looking forward to seeing how Foxcry came along..." Her smile wavered as she cast a look behind her at the ginger she-cat with shadowed eyes. They'd saved her, gone through a perilous journey where they could have been killed, only for her to turn out like this... She brushed her pelt against Bearjaw's. "Well, at any rate, it'll be nice to see old friends." She repeated, trying to shake off any lingering concerns.

Fea Line

Lostpath is speaking with Bearjaw.

Foxcry had come along. She wasn't certain if she had been wanted or if this was a Gathering where Shadowstar hoped to dump her onto LightningClan or... She shook her head. Even if she wanted to, which she wasn't even sure about anymore, she couldn't just leave RiverClan. She had Fadingsky and Barkfang and Ebonykit there. She had connections, as unexpected as they were. The times she had dreamed of her mother were still present, but the idea of running off to join her fox kin were that of an apprentice's ideals... She had no idea what she wanted now, except that she wished others would stop trying to tell her what to do or how to live her life.

She padded slowly at the back of the group, her tail flicking from side to side. At least now she would get to see LightningClan, the Clan that foolishly believed in StarClan (ever since her last meeting with Deathclaw, it had left a bad taste in her mouth.) They had wanted her, originally, right? She wondered , not for the first time, about how different her life would have been if she had gone with LightningClan.

I wonder if anyone from LightningClan will be interested in what happened. Or if I'm just another RiverClan warrior now. She thought somberly.

Revel1984

Foxcry is in Barkfang's general vicinity.

LightningClan

Leopardthroat wasn't sure how to feel about... quite a lot these days. He had spent so much of his time mooning over Brightstar, but now it seemed like another tomcat had captured her heart, even though it wasn't publicly announced.

The spotted tomcat had been happy that he'd been invited to the Gathering. When before he would've been so sure there was a double meaning in that, now... thinking of Thornslash... He couldn't be so sure. He let out a sigh as he came into the Gathering space and sat with his Clan mates, looking around the clearing. He should be so excited to be here, but between his dismal mood and the chill of leafbare in the air... He just wanted to go back to his den.

Pineripple had attended the Gathering and was keeping a watchful eye for any familiar faces. She'd spotted her former apprentice, now a grown warrior, Bloodstorm. She smiled at the younger cat, but as it was, she found herself drifting close to Silverstreak of all the cats with a smile on her maw. They'd grown up together, so it was no surprise that the grey striped she-cat was the one that Pineripple gravitated towards.

"Hey Silverstreak." She mewed. "How're you holding up?"

Revel1984

Pineripple is talking to Silverstreak.

 

[DaemonGabrielle]

FORESTCLAN



Spiritwillow watched he gathering grow with boredom. There were no kittens here. She wasn't sure why she was here, other than boredom. Well, boredom and the fact that her family was here. Turning to Deathclaw she wiggled a little haughty like and purred "I have no earthly idea why you have brought me to this mortal coil yet again. These utterly useless beings are far from entertaining. "

Maybe if they allowed babies to come, her entertainment would increase. Alas, it was not so.

Chisato Mikami

 

[xKOVAKtheWOLFx]

Honeyfur eventually saw Stonebelly, and trotted over to the medicine cat, seeing that he was also speaking to Cardinalwhisper and Bumblebreeze. Once a few tail lengths away, the Lightningclan medicine cat purred. It was nice to see someone familiar again.

belloblossom

Honeyfur is approaching Stonebelly as well

 

[NatiStorm]

Cedarfang strolled along with the members of his clan towards the gathering with mild curiosity. He had been to gatherings before and they had always been a bit boring for him as he didn't much care for cats outside of his own clan. This time however, he was curious to see how Riverclan was recovering and how the other cats from the catmint journey were doing. Though they were of a different clan, after the long adventure they all had together, Cedarfang found himself still feeling a tab bit protective of them.

He smiled and shook his head lightly as he caught sight of an eager Duskfinch ahead of him in the group and heard Tailchaser get called back to them once more. So he wasn't the only one curious to check on their bare leaf traveling companions. As he waited for everyone to arrive and settle down, Cedarfang went to stand beside Pineripple, bumping her with his shoulder as he approached.

belloblossom

Cedarfang is next to Pineripple.

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Ugh, this was crazy, he was crazy. There was no way this was going to end any better than last time. Split cursed himself under his breath as he slowly, carefully, and quietly made his way to the gathering spot. He had heard that there was a peaceful meeting happening tonight. That certain cats from the clans would be gathered under a tree in the full moon and interact peacefully. The loner had also caught wind that a few cats he wanted to speak with would be there.

The only piece of information he lacked was whether or not he was allowed to be there. He knew under the right circumstances loners could pass through clan lands but didn't really know all that entailed. Given his history with the clans, Split assumed that his presence was largely unwanted and he was fine with that. He really wanted nothing to do with the clans. But he needed to see for himself that the loner kit had survived with them and he really didn't want to be attacked and chased for wanting to talk.

Prepared to flee at a moments notice, Split approached the gathering spot and tried to stay hidden for as long as possible.