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OakClan: Camp Dec 31, 2017 13:55:31 GMT -5

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Post by мαrι ✿ on Dec 31, 2017 13:55:31 GMT -5

    Despite the fact that it was storming outside, the air that hit his fur due to the precipitation felt nice. The air was cold as well but his thick pelt provided him some warmth. He got even warmer when Draftfeather came and leaned on him. Then he pushed his way outside the den and Hailbreeze's dark eyes went wide.

    "Wa-wait!" He sped after his silver sibling, his long fur immediately soaking in the wet snow that fell. He didn't mind the cold but he hated how heavy water made him feel. He really wanted to wait til things calmed out but the overwhelming urge to make Draftfeather happy persisted in his head. So the tom didn't say anything and pushed after Draft. @moss

    Clovercloud calmly watched Brimstone enter the den. His expression was natural. Happy to help a cat but still affected by the drama that occurred outside of the warriors den. He had watched Chestnutflower die and he had seen Ottercreek's body but he wasn't even aware of what was going on in the nursery.

    He opened his mouth to talk to her once more. Greet her, ask her questions to who she was and why she was here. He shut it when he heard his name however. His rounded ears perked and he aimed his yellow gaze to where the voice came from. "I'm sorry." He stood up and began moving out of the den. "You can stay in my nest, someone needs me." He moved towards to Briarstar and made a mental note to talk about the loner.

    Once he reached Briarstar, he nodded towards her. "Briarstar, you are aware of the loner who's been staying here?" He tilted his head but made sure to keep his voice steady and calm. He didn't want to seem disrespectful. Briarstar as a cat who deserved much respect. @moss ∞TEA∞

    Opossumtail hadn't been in a deep sleep. She kind of went in and out of consciousness as it continued to storm outside. So when her name was called, it was easy for her to perk up and look outside. Cats were gathering but it didn't seem to be a meeting. She got up and did the same. The scent of death was heavy in camp and she looked to see Chestnutflower limp on the ground. Her expression turned grim and she closed her eyes. I'll hold vigil later. With concerned eyes, she looked back at the leader, urgency in her blue eyes. "What's going on?" ∞TEA∞

Last Edit: Jan 3, 2018 0:01:29 GMT -5 by мαrι ✿

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OakClan: Camp Dec 31, 2017 15:24:42 GMT -5

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Post by sully on Dec 31, 2017 15:24:42 GMT -5

thornheart
chromosomes: XY
gender: male
pronouns: he, him, his
scent: oak leaves and tree bark, surprisingly crisp; dried blood; snow; chestnutflower; death
gait: sluggish
afflictions: missing inch and a half of tail; treated gash on left shoulder; treated scrapes on left of muzzle; sodden pelt
grimace: drained
age: 49
clan: oak
rank: senior warrior
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thornheart rose his head from under chestnutflower's pelt, his eyes red and nearly lifeless as his sister spoke behind him. he nodded, sluggishly getting to his feet and shaking the snow and sleet from his pelt.

he hunched over beside his sister.

his gaze found her. there was a sadness in his eyes. the warrior wanted to offer any comfort to her, wondering how she kept such a cold and strong exterior during these times. there was no way she was okay.

he glanced down at his paws, remaining still, and let out a quiet sigh.

his short tail fluttered behind him with a sudden energy as opossumtail drifted over, her eyes round. was this a bad time to think of how beautiful she was?

he answered her question with one of his own, swinging his gaze from her and back to briarstar.

"regarding jaggedclan?"

they needed to do something to protect themselves. this couldn't go on. he hoped to starclan that this was what briarstar had wanted to talk about. they needed to show that there would be repercussions for the pain jaggedclan caused. they had murdered chestnutflower and blinded yarrowpaw, they might've even sabotaged ottercreek and caused her death.

his anger made him want to drive the clan from their home, though he knew this was wrong. but was it? two wrongs didn't make a right, he knew this, but god they needed to show jaggedclan that they couldn't keep pushing them around and causing deaths.

could they offer new territory? but who was to say that giving jaggedclan a new home with an actual food source would stop their thieving ways?

the tom watched his sister, awaiting her reasoning for calling the senior warriors together.

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OakClan: Camp Dec 31, 2017 21:05:16 GMT -5

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Post by Stormヽ(｀○´)/ on Dec 31, 2017 21:05:16 GMT -5

Sagepaw padded into camp, her mind wandering and her heart fluttering uneasily. She padded towards the clearing, giving one last glance at Lilaccloud to see if the she-cat went to go report to Briarstar. She felt like she was moments away from vomiting. Where was her mentor?

She took a moment to sit, her tail still fluffed from the stress. She had prayed to StarClan he wasn't dead. She kept telling herself that he would eventually find his way back, and perhaps he had just slipped out to hunt, or make a long dirt pile; though in the back of her head, she knew that wasn't right. Foxwhisker would sacrifice his needs over anything else. He would've never just randomly left without telling somebody, especially when something important was going on.

She turned to Tinypaw and Silverpaw, her eyes clouded with concern. "Where do you think he went?" She asked her two friends.

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OakClan: Camp Jan 1, 2018 1:57:40 GMT -5

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Post by мικαcнʋ on Jan 1, 2018 1:57:40 GMT -5

As soon as she stumbled into the camp, the first thought that went through Lilaccloud’s mind was “thank Starclan we’re alright”. She wasn’t sure how safe she felt in the camp, especially after Jaggedclan’s recent raid, but when among her clanmates, Lilaccloud felt strong. Especially when she wasn’t the only warrior around.

The tabby molly’s mind was spinning, and her usually sweet and cherubic face was now marked with unease. She hadn’t wanted to frighten the apprentice’s, but now, she needed to alert Briarstar that something was wrong, hopefully without worrying the apprentices who had gone out with her and Foxwhisker.

”You guys should get some rest now,” She instructed gently, “I’ll be right back. Just stay in the camp though, okay?”

While these apprentices didn’t seem like the kind to sneak out, especially after Foxwhisker’s disappearance, Lilaccloud didn’t want to take any chances in case they wanted to finish their lesson.

Lilaccloud glanced around the camp, quickly spotting Briarstar, who stood in the Center. It looked like she was calling a meeting of some sort, and the small warrior felt some frustration that she would be busy while Foxwhisker was who knows where. And all she could do was wait.

Lilaccloud moved, off to the side as to not intrude on the meeting, but hopefully in Briarstar’s line of sight. She did nothing to mask the unease on her face, and she tried to make eye-contact with Briarstar to show her that something was wrong.

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There was no gentle fluttering of the eyes as Minkpaw woke up from her nap. She awoke abruptly, uncomfortably, shaking in fear from her nightmare. It had been a short one, more of a replay from Jaggedclan’s raid on the camp, but in her short life, Minkpaw had never experienced anything like it, and she simply felt fear.
You’ll get over it. She told herself, You need to. Oakclan doesn’t need any paranoid warriors. Eventually, perhaps Minkpaw would be able to stare into the eyes of a charging, Jaggedclan warrior, but for now, the apprentice lay tired in her nest, eyelids almost closing as she failed to have a dreamless sleep.

Minkpaw slowly stood up in her nest, deciding that today would be the start of her path to “get over it”. She started off by grooming her cream and brown coat, running her tongue over her pelt to neaten her fur. She may not have felt her best, but she would certainly look her best, or as close as she could get to it.

Next, Minkpaw got out her nest, and stepped near the exit of the apprentice den. The day certainly wasn’t a nice one, and she couldn’t help but curse the wet snow that seemed to cover forest. The mood in the camp wasn’t a pleasant one, and grief and unease seemed to be the predominant emotions. Minkpaw couldn’t help but pray that new-leaf would bring a refreshed morale to her clanmates.

The apprentice sat near the exit, making sure that she was blocking cats from going in and out but also making sure to be able to look at her clanmates. She brought a paw to her lips and licked meticulously before running it over her ears. Minkpaw glanced around in an attempt to make eye contact and hopefully initiate a conversation with one of her clanmates.

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OakClan: Camp Jan 1, 2018 12:15:24 GMT -5

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Post by ∞TEA∞ on Jan 1, 2018 12:15:24 GMT -5

Briarstar — Leader of OakClan

Stride. Emphasize. "Command." 'Agonize.'

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To her small satisfaction, she didn't have to wait long before those she had called began to emerge. Clovercloud reached her first, voicing a question that she realized with dread that she had forgotten about. She had pushed the question of the rude yet... sort of timid loner away with the troubles of JaggedClan and death, but now she realized she still had to asses her. 'When? Where's the time?'

Briarstar let out a breath slowly, looking at Clovercloud, when Opossumtail and her brother spoke up. She glanced towards them, offering one curt word. "Yes."

Then turning her attention back to Clovercloud, she nodded. "Chestnut—" A pang of sadness. "Chestnutflower brought her in shortly before the Gathering," Briarstar mewed, as smoothly as she could muster. "I have not had a chance to asses her yet. I will see to her..." When? Such hesitations were not becoming to a leader. She glanced around, searching the place as if she could find more time hidden in a camp corner. As she did so, she noticed Lilaccloud standing not far off, looking uneasy. What now? She made brief eye contact with the young warrior, waving her tail to motion her over before breaking the contact.

"When I can," she finished. Not an answer. Both her and her deputy needed to address JaggedClan, but only she or Ashheart had ever really seen to newcomers. No one else.

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OakClan: Camp Jan 2, 2018 19:34:36 GMT -5

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Post by orangeeyes on Jan 2, 2018 19:34:36 GMT -5

As a generally quick to think and even quicker to act cat, Sandpelt was one of the first to hear briarstar. He had been wondering what th leader wanted or needed. Maybe hunting? A quest? He didn't know. He kept himself close to the edge of the den, listening atently for other cats to be mentioned. He was always known as a nosy kit, but he often knew when to stop listening as a warrior. This, however, had to be important, he knew it.

Last Edit: Jan 2, 2018 19:39:35 GMT -5 by orangeeyes

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OakClan: Camp Jan 2, 2018 20:04:07 GMT -5

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Post by мαrι ✿ on Jan 2, 2018 20:04:07 GMT -5

Clovercloud watched the leader with thoughtful eyes. He understood the stress Briarstar was going though lately and didn't want to make it worse. As long as she knew what was going on. So when she mentioned seeing to the issue later, he nodded. The tabby then tilted his head. "Right. So why were we summoned?" He was more than sure that the ticked tabby had a reason to have called only a few cats over. He thought she was gonna assign patrols. While he hated doing so, it didn't make sense. They had a deputy now. Surely Echospring could handle assigning patrols. Then in the midst of his thoughts, a sudden pressure formed in his nose and he let out a sneeze. He quickly turned his head and raised a paw at the surprise action. Though he made nothing of it and simply apologized. "Sorry about that." ∞TEA∞

Last Edit: Jan 2, 2018 23:41:10 GMT -5 by мαrι ✿

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OakClan: Camp Jan 2, 2018 20:19:03 GMT -5

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Post by Sol on Jan 2, 2018 20:19:03 GMT -5

Yarrowpaw

Sex: Female
Gender: Bigender
Pronoun(s): He/Him/His (Preferred) and She/Her
Scent: He smells of leaf mold and faintly of herbs and oak, along with the faint, linger scent of blood
Difference(s): Short and Bob-tail
Wound(s): Four claw marks going across each of his eyes, though they each start above the eye, and end a bit below it. The wound on the left side of his face is also deeper than the one on his right side.
Age: 10 Moons
Clan: OakClan
Rank: Medicine Cat Apprentice

Yarrowpaw continued to silently wait for Crickettail's answer, or for it to sound like he had left. But his ears perked up when Briarstar called for Echospring, Clovercloud, Oppssumtail, and Sootclaw, but his name as well! Why does she need us? Hng, I can thing of reasons, but I suppose I should try and get there and get an answer, instead of making silent guesses, she thought, blinking.

"Hey um, Crickettail, if you don't mind me bothering you anymore could you help me get to the middle of camp..?" Yarrowpaw asked, knowing it would be easier if he had help with this.

OOC: moss,

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OakClan: Camp Jan 3, 2018 10:21:03 GMT -5

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Post by crystalcatters on Jan 3, 2018 10:21:03 GMT -5

Silverpaw sat in a cluster with Tinypaw and Sagepaw. "Maybe he smelled something or heard something we didnt?" She paused, thinking, as she began grooming the ice and water from her pelt. Lifting her head up momentarily she went on, "He could have possibly went hunting by himself and thought Lilaccloud would take over the lesson." She knew she was making stretches, but she wanted to be reassuring. "Either way i'm sure he'll turn up, Sagepaw!" She added, forcing a note of cheer into her voice. She continued her grooming.

Though she attempted to be optimistic on the outside, a pit of worry sat in her stomach.

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Last Edit: Jan 3, 2018 10:21:34 GMT -5 by crystalcatters

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OakClan: Camp Jan 3, 2018 13:57:57 GMT -5

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Post by ∞TEA∞ on Jan 3, 2018 13:57:57 GMT -5

Briarstar — Leader of OakClan

Stride. Emphasize. "Command." 'Agonize.'

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As Clovercloud asked why she had summoned them, the leader glanced towards Lilaccloud again and then towards the medicine cat den. She thought she had heard movement and voices from the den, but she couldn't be sure. Even if Yarrowpaw wasn't here yet, they could fill him in later. Lilaccloud could interrupt if it was important, as she had motioned. There wasn't much time. Briarstar shot Clovercloud a look tinged with worry as he sneezed, but said nothing. It couldn't be all the rain and damp and cold, could it? He wasn't falling ill, was he? No, it was only one sneeze, right? One sneeze meant nothing. Nothing. But she had to make sure it wasn't a continuous thing.

Tearing her thoughts away from a possible sickness in camp, Briarstar looked at each of her gathered warriors before speaking, trying to read them. As she spoke though, she moved some steps away from the center of camp, feeling it would be disrespectful to speak and possibly argue so close to Chestnutflower. "OakClan has been spending its time recovering from the attack from JaggedClan, but now I believe it's time to decide what should be done about their raid." When she stopped, they were standing almost right under the Highbranch. "The Gathering is quickly approaching, and I will not attend acting like JaggedClan has done nothing. They must learn that they cannot get away with this, and letting it slide would make us look weak."

Despite the exhaustion that seemed to lay over her despite her efforts to hide it, Briarstar seemed a bit stronger now as anger simmered in her veins and made itself shown through her green eyes. Instead of cool walls and exhaustion, emotion helped lend her form some more life. Passion.

"There is no way JaggedClan can offer compensation, even if we made them. The prey must be gone by now, and the herbs used for their own injuries. Death cannot be reversed, nor injuries. However, I believe that JaggedClan must stop their raiding, and I doubt that the other clans think differently. They may support us." Here Briarstar paused, glancing up at the Highbranch that didn't offer much shelter from the weather. Should they move? They didn't all fit inside her den, and kicking her clanmates from the other dens wouldn't be right.

"Our clan is known for being outspoken and opinionated—and I'm proud of that. So as seasoned warriors, if you have anything to share, speak."

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OakClan: Camp Jan 3, 2018 14:32:01 GMT -5

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Post by мαrι ✿ on Jan 3, 2018 14:32:01 GMT -5

    Ruepath walked into the clearing. Her movements weren't particularly substantial. She was just glad to be home. Training in this climate was definitely a necessary thing but it didn't mean it was fun. When she arrived, she couldn't help but noticed the cats gathering near the high branch. She tilted her head, curious as to why several cats seemed to be minding their own business and others were attentive to Briarstar. She took it upon herself to investigate the situation. "Go get some rest." She mewed to Bramblepaw. The tom should have been following her.

    The ticked tabby took a seat near the cats and listened to what her daughter had to say. Then she grit her teeth. The mention of JaggedClan's attack pissed her off. So much so that she just had to be the first one to say something.

"They deserve to be punished!" She began, her words full of frustration. Her tone matched the anger that showed in Briarstar's eyes. "They fight us to make up for the lack of territory... Then why not give them other territory? Kick them out! It's not like they even act like a clan. Clans respect borders and look out for each other. I'm sure they don't even believe in StarClan! They steal in steal. Whatever punishment they are given is something they deserve! They shouldn't be our problem." Her tail lashed furiously. The savage clan had raided for as long as she had been born and it was time there was peace in the forest. ∞TEA∞ , qυickรilvєя

    Clovercloud followed the group of cats as they moved away from Chestnutflower's body. He looked at the fallen feline with much respect before giving the same look to the leader. Ah. She was trying to figure out how to handle JaggedClan. His face contorted in thought, though his fur went on edge at Ruepath's malice filled answer. JaggedClan had done much harm to the clans but was exile really the answer. He thought about his own apprentice and what they had done to him. While the thought made him feel slightly guilty and angry, he could never take action on such thoughts. Surely there was a less violent way to handle things. Maybe we can just talk to them. He thought to himself, but he knew it would never be that easy.

    Opossumtail listened to Ruepath's rant, nodding along at certain points. JaggedClanner's did need to be punished and perhaps kicking them out was the only way to keep peace in the forest. "I agree. They aren't stuck to the land. Maybe they can find more merciful territory elsewhere." Her words were well held together but her lashing tail reflected the anger she felt. What they did to OakClan was not fair and Briarstar was right. They needed to take care of this. ∞TEA∞

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OakClan: Camp Jan 3, 2018 16:06:00 GMT -5

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Post by sully on Jan 3, 2018 16:06:00 GMT -5

thornheart
chromosomes: XY
gender: male
pronouns: he, him, his
scent: oak leaves and tree bark, surprisingly crisp; dried blood; snow; chestnutflower; death
gait: sluggish
afflictions: missing inch and a half of tail; treated gash on left shoulder; treated scrapes on left of muzzle; sodden pelt
grimace: drained
age: 49
clan: oak
rank: senior warrior
tags: мαrι ✿ ,∞TEA∞ ,
ooc: -

thornheart trailed after his sister, unsure of what to think as she ignored him. he gritted his teeth, the weight of the situation weighing heavily on his shoulders.

he listened to her, pleasantly surprised. but he shouldn't have been. briarstar was always one to take action, and now she had more reason than ever. jaggedclan had been raiding for generations, but this time they had taken it too far.

he flinched as his mother barked in anger, and he felt a frustration rise. he turned to look at opossumtail as she chimed in.

immediately, the tom shook his head. "we cannot just...exile them. it isn't right. we know there haven't always been four clans, but there are now. none of us can be exiled, despite what we've done." his retort was weak in suggestions on what to do but heavy in its meaning. jaggedclan, despite all they've done, couldn't simply be forced from the forest. "we all know why they raid, they have no prey, and in these winter months this shows worst than ever."

he glanced back at his mother and opossumtail. "you two saw their warriors, they're weak and starving. they unjustly took an innocent life today and the sight of our medicine cat, but.. but that is not the focus. if we were starving, we would want the others to help us. their raiding is a cry for help, they've seemed worse than ever this winter. we have to do something to help them, chasing those cats out wont do any good."

he felt a crippling fear as he glanced at his sister, and quickly his gaze darted away from her. his fear was evident, he feared what his sister would think. he thought he knew her better than to agree with their mother, but did he? did he really know her that well? god, how could he know so little about his own sister? he feared the passion and rage that flashed briefly through and melted her cold exterior.

he didn't wonder whether helping the clan was the best thing to do or if wronging them to make things right was, he was certain in his belief that oakclan was not one to commit such an atrocity, but he wondered what his clan would truly do. would they make this decision without him? they couldn't side with a violent approach, they couldn't!

the tom, who was previously much more confident, dug his claws into the ground and laid his yellow eyes on his paws, unwilling to look at his clanmates as the rain splattered his pelt.

in a moment of desperation, he finally glanced up, trying to catch clovercloud's attention, willing the tom to speak up. clovercloud was a reasonable warrior, he'd support thornclaw, right?

Last Edit: Jan 3, 2018 16:08:14 GMT -5 by sully

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OakClan: Camp Jan 3, 2018 22:43:50 GMT -5

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Post by orangeeyes on Jan 3, 2018 22:43:50 GMT -5

Sandpelt had returned to his nest, deep in thought, after his listening paid off. Was Jaggedclan in the right? Maybe. That was the problem with the clans, multiple intentions, some good, some bad, and some could not be decided. What if Oakclan had an abundance of prey? What if a horrible leaf bare happened? The problem was Jaggedclan likely had too much mouths to feed, and hunger can drive many cats down the wrong path. "Stealing for survival...can that be faulted? Does Jaggedclan need help that no other clan provide, and we are the closest ones?" He couldn't decide. Whatever the right answer was, the blunt truth is Jagged clan had some issue that needed to be fixed soon.

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OakClan: Camp Jan 4, 2018 11:03:03 GMT -5

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Post by мαrι ✿ on Jan 4, 2018 11:03:03 GMT -5

    Ruepath looked at her son, eyes softening some. But even his compassionate answers wouldn't bring back Chestnutflower and sew Thrushpaw's wounds. Her teeth were bared. She wasn't mad at Thornheart, but mad that a life had to be lost. "Then what do you suggest we do? Helping them..." She ran through the warrior code in her head. "If one of our own killed a cat then they'd be exiled. Why is it different when another clan is involved?" The older feline was up for suggestions but right now she was stubborn, blinded by the anger of losing a valuable clan mate. sully ∞TEA∞

    Opossumtail opened her mouth to speak but Ruepath chimed again. She swished her tail against the rain. For a senior warrior, she isn't exactly the most composed. She huffed, noting that it wasn't exactly in an OakClanner's place to hide her opinion.

    Once she stopped, she looked up at Thornheart. Unlike the other molly, she spoke smoothly. "What's wrong with sending them out? They don't have to go far. There's plenty of territory surrounding the clans. They can go there.... Why keep them in the barren land they have when there's plenty more elsewhere." sully ∞TEA∞

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Post by ∞TEA∞ on Jan 4, 2018 14:08:33 GMT -5

Briarstar — Leader of OakClan

Stride. Emphasize. "Command." 'Agonize.'

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The leader watched her mother attentively as she, even though she had just returned, was the first to speak up. Ruepath was clearly passionate about this problem, justly so. Briarstar tried to draw up a map of the territories as Opossumtail agreed with her mother, wondering if the suggestion was possible. Of course she had thought about the possibility, but to Briarstar it wasn't her favorite option. To the leader, she thought that JaggedClan should be able to function alright if they actually united with each other and put some order into their clan. Many years had passed since their territory had been destroyed—by now it must have started recovering.

That didn't mean she wouldn't listen though, and Briarstar went over her map again. If JaggedClan were to move but stay near the clans, there was nothing surrounding most of their territory available, for much was occupied by Twolegs. They would have to move south... or was there free territory beyond the FlameClan border? Briarstar had never explored much outside the territories. If JaggedClan couldn't get organized though, how would changing to a different territory help?

'But I have a feeling that Ruepath's not talking about them changing borders. She's talking about exile. Saying goodbye to the clan forever.' How far did needing to keep each clan alive go? Chestnutflower. Yarrowpaw.

Now her brother spoke, and the difference between his words and the other two warriors was huge. Help, help, and help. Though Briarstar might not think that Ruepath's suggestions were entirely correct, Thornheart's words weren't too convincing either. If they needed help, they should ask. They had had years to ask. Besides, Thornheart didn't even look convinced by his own words. He didn't look passionate. Didn't look confident. 'And yet he thought he could do better than me,' a thought whispered. She shook it away.

Ruepath was quick to begin debating, countering Thornheart's argument with words that confirmed Briarstar's suspicions about exile. Chestnutflower. Yarrowpaw. Nothing could reverse what had happened, but she felt that exiling them would backfire. Would JaggedClan leave, or would they dissolve into a wandering group of rouges, plaguing the clans and picking off their members? There had already been so many disappearances lately...

After Opossumtail had spoken again, Briarstar cut in briskly before anyone else could speak. "Okay. Stop." Should she have let Thornheart defend his view first? In a moment. Clovercloud also had said nothing yet.

"Ruepath, you think they should be driven out, correct? But I can agree with Opossumtail's last remark—they don't have to go too far. I can't see chasing them far away working. Will JaggedClan really leave? I doubt they would leave quietly, if they leave at all. What's to prevent them from continuing their raids even if they do settle somewhere else—out of pure spite?" She gazed around the group as she spoke.

"Don't get me wrong, I have no love for JaggedClan. If I thought they would leave for good the idea would be tempting, for"—here her sharp gaze snapped to Thornheart—"they have had years to ask for help, to accept help, to take initiative and look for a surrounding piece of territory to settle, as you have mentioned, Opossumtail. Had they announced their intent to move territories long ago, would the clans have objected? But they do nothing but play the victim, using their territory as an excuse for their inability to get their act together." The leader's gaze dropped to her paws before gazing up at the sky for a few moments before the precipitation forced her to look down.

"I have voiced what I think of driving them out. But neither will I allow OakClan to do all the work for them." Another glance at Thornheart. "It's Leaf-bare, after all. We have no prey to offer, especially not after their thievery.

"Perhaps the best is to declare that we will no longer tolerate raiding—and bring up the possibility of them moving. But if they refuse, we also need something ready." Too many decisions, too much to figure out and do. What was right?

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