THE BEST CHRISTMAS EVER!!!

(Another unofficial post, but please read)

I have a big announcement to make in a moment, but firstly, I would like to say that this has been the BEST Christmas in my whole life! Not only did we get INCHES of snow, but a BLIZZARD! Where I live the weather is pretty evenly mixed, it just comes at weird times. As I mentioned before, it once snowed on Easter and was hot on Christmas. But this year, everything was perfect.

As soon as it has snowed a good deal, what did I do? I bundled up, opened the door (and dumbly slammed it on my finger and possibly broke it, but that's another story) and JUMPED into the snow belly down. I sometimes wonder if I'm part polar bear, because I just adore the feel of snow!

The snow alone would have made it the best Christmas ever, but this morning topped it all. I slept on the couch with Cookie (She's my Chihuahua, for those of you who don't know her) and listened to Christmas music while looking at the lights of the tree projected onto the walls. It was truly magical.

I woke up at about 4:00 (I'm always too excited to go back to sleep!) and got up to open presents. There were a more gifts than I had expected under the tree, but I first went to check my stocking. Here's what I got in my stocking:

Holiday pencils - For my pencil collection.
Candy (Snickers, Sour Patch Kids, War Heads Sour Spray, a giant candy cane) - Yum!
A small hairbrush and mirror - I've been needing for my purse.
A candy-pooing mouse - LOL gross but cute... In a freakish way.

With the stocking empty, I moved onto the gifts. Here's what I got:

A box of Star Trek books - LOL I'm a huge Trekkie.
A Twilight Zone book - I freaked! I LOVE Twilight Zone mysteries!
A Star Trek shirt - Yes, from the OLD series with all the old characters.
A jean purse - To carry my Webkinz in!
A label maker - It's amazingly colorful! I make labels for nearly everything, LOL.
3 pairs of colorful socks - I adore tall colorful socks and wear them to volleyball. Yes, I'm weird.
3 CDS (Sidewalk Prophet, Casting Crowns, Chris & Conrad) - Yay, more music!
A Cat Fancy subscription - I have Dog Fancy, so it's only natural that this followed.
A Webkinz Signature Timber Wolf - I wanted this for so long! His name is Alpine.
A Webkinz Peppermint Puppy - Same here! Love at first sight! Her name is Star.

Now, if all of that wasn't enough, here's the exciting part! Then I opened a strange brown box that was hiding in the back. Inside was a Photoshop manual. I was confused why my parents would get me that, because I didn't have even the cheap Photoshop. Then they told me to look on my computer desk, and...

I couldn't beleive my own eyes. Even before I started blogging, I've been fascinated by the ways of Photoshopping pictures. But I knew that the fancy Photoshop CS4 was REALLY expensive, so my only hope was saving up for Photoshop Elements. I hadn't expected to get Elements for Christmas, because even that costs a lot. So you can imagine my surprise when I saw a brand new Photoshop CS4 box sitting on my laptop! Needless to say, I freaked out. My ultimate wish has just come true.

Afterwards, we all went back to sleep. And right there was the perfect Christmas scene; Laying down on the couch with Cookie at my side, a fire cracking in the fireplace, the multicolored lights on the Christmas tree projected on wall, and the thick snow outside sparking silver as the rainbow light of dawn peaked over the trees. That, my friends, was the best Christmas EVER.

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Now, I suppose you already guessed the big announcement; I HAVE PHOTOSHOP! That's right, no more cheapo stuff, I have the 1000 dollar super edition, the latest and greatest in the Photoshop line! My parents actually got it on sale, but it has everything I need to make backgrounds, headers, buttons, and more! And because I actually have the actual boxed program, not just it installed on my computer, I can reuse it on other computers in the future. I'm also really glad I have it legally paid for, not downloaded from someone else.

It will take a lot of practice, but I have a way of figuring stuff like that out quickly AND I have the manual. So be prepared, once I've figured out the basics, free makeovers for everyone who wants them!

One last thing; I have too many blogs to keep up with. I'm of course going to keep StormClan and The Gathering in any event, but Randomness, Silverstar's StormClan Book, and Webkinz Mayflower Kingdom are all are ruins. I need to delete one or more, so please take my poll on the sidebar and help me decide. Thank you, and I hope all of you had as wonderful a Christmas as I did! Merry Christmas to all, and to all a great day!

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UPDATE: I've decided to delete Mayflower Kingdom but to keep my other four. Thanks for taking the poll.

~~Silverstar

I'm Dreaming of a WHITE Christmas!

(This is sort of an unofficial post)

Christmas tree? Check. Christmas lights? Check. Christmas presents? Check. Christmas movies? Check. Christmas music? Check. Christmas itself? IN TWO DAYS!

I am SO excited, and with good reason; this may very well be my FIRST EVER WHITE Christmas! I live in a place where the weather is totally crazy and unpredictable. I won't say exactly where because I'm not that well acquainted with everyone who views this blog, but some of my closest blogging buddies know what state I'm meaning. Last year it was HOT on Christmas and snowed on EASTER. But perhaps things will turn out much better this year! Despite it being 70 degrees this morning, tomorrow there is a winter storm warning! Yep, weather where I live is THAT weird.

So a merry Christmas to all of you! I know it's early, but I may not be able to blog for the next few days due to TONS of family gatherings.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, Cats of StormClan!

~~Silverstar

Two New Members, Two Apprentice Ceremonies, And Three Senior Warrior Ceremonies

All cats old enough to catch their own prey join beneath Crystalline Stone for a Clan meeting!

The new camp barrier is coming up beautifully. With so many extra paws helping out, we should have it done in no time. Also, the battle practice is coming along well and it would appear that all of our warriors and apprentices are in top fighting condition. Our prey is still running surprisingly well for leaf-bare.


First of all, today I would like to welcome two new warriors to StormClan! Dawnfeather and Hawkfire are becoming members of our Clan, so let's welcome them!

Dawnfeather! Dawnfeather! Hawkfire! Hawkfire!


Now it is time once again to make two of StormClan's kits into apprentices. Cloudheart's two kits, Greenkit and Skykit, will be six moons in a few days, but Cloudheart has told me that she thinks they are ready to become apprentices now. I agree with her decision, and think it will be much safer to start their training now in case they are forced to battle.

Greenkit and Skykit, until you receive your warrior names, you shall be known as Greenpaw and Skypaw. Grasswhisker and Skystream, please step forward. Skystream's first apprentice Flowerpaw has sadly joined the ranks of StarClan, so I think he should have a second chance at becoming a mentor. Grasswhisker has had her warrior name for quite a while and she is ready for an apprentice of her own.

Skystream, you will mentor Greenpaw. Teach him your courage.
Grasswhisker, you will mentor Skypaw. Teach her your kindness.

Greenpaw! Greenpaw! Skypaw! Skypaw!

Cloudheart will now be returning to her duties as a warrior.


Last but not least, I have begun to realize how few of senior warriors we have in StormClan. I have chosen three warriors who have been working especially hard on training and building up the camp wall to have the honor of becoming senior warriors. And these three cats are...
Nighteyes, Goldenstream, and Windblossom! Congratulations.


Now, we must not waste any time in getting back to work. We have to attack before the weather becomes bitterly cold. Dismissed!

~~Silverstar

Crimson Snow - Part 1

White crystals fluttered down from the deep purple dawn sky. Tall orange clouds on the horizon promised yet more to come. The cats of StormClan were all anxious to hear Silverstar's announcement. Her grave words from the night before had sparked much interest and rumors had already begun to spread. What could she possibly be planning?

Quite a few warriors were already gathered in the clearing as Silverstar exited her den and bounded up Crystalline Stone. She was obviously feeling stronger and that determined glow had returned to her green eyes. "All StormClan cats are to gather beneath Crystalline Stone for an important announcement!", she yowled. It was hardly needed, for every single StormClan cat had rushed to the clearing the minute she appeared.

Once the silver leader was sure that every cat was present, she began, "As you all know, DeathClan and ClawClan have been a scourge to the forest Clans, and StormClan especially. Stalker and Deadheart are envious of our power and wish to destroy us first, then move onto the other Clans when we are not there to fight beside them. They have done everything possible to provoke us to fight, and have even been bold enough to come onto our territory and kill our patrols." Growls and hisses of righteous fury arise from the crowd.

"Shall I name the dead? Blizzardfire, Mintfrost, Stonetalon, Mapleleaf, Silvernight, Duskwing, Streampaw, and Moonpaw. All of these brave and honorable cats, murdered on their own territory by outsiders." More growls sound.

Silverstar's eyes suddenly flash as her Clanmates have so often seen them do in battle. Her stern gaze falls upon two warriors who are sitting beside each other, looking concerned. "Our Clanmates Lavapool and Blazefoot have insisted that if StormClan attacks our enemies, and therefor save future patrols from being senselessly slaughtered, that some prophecy, one which not even the medicine cats have ever heard of, will never be fulfilled and that we will all die.", Silverstar says, her voice calm but edged with a growl. Many accusing glares fall upon the two warriors, and especially Lavapool. Tangleshadow and Foxfur rush to Blazefoot and Lavapool to defend them. Silverstar waves her tail and all eyes turn back towards her.

"I have trusted them, them and that fox Lunar, and waited to attack, following their advice and believing in the prophecy. But..." After a long pause, she says in a low tone, "I now realize that my judgment was wrong." Murmurs ripple through the warriors, most of them sounding pleased. Several cats look over their shoulders to read Lavapool's expression. The small red-pelted she-cat looks hurt, but Blazefoot is comforting her and Foxfur is snarling several accusing warriors.

"Early yesterday morning, Spottedpath's patrol found scents from both the enemy Clans just over our border. Scent and prey bones. They have pushed me to the limit. I can no longer disregard the opinion and safety of all my Clanmates for some prophecy which these two cats - both outsiders who bear no StormClan blood - have no proof for. We will fight!" Through the loud mews of agreement, one shrill voice rings out, "But I thought you trusted me!" All eyes turn towards Lavapool. The young warrior's amber eyes are shimmering with pain, and she is bristled in a panic. "You can't! You simply can't attack them! Not when I'm so close to fulfilling the prophecy!"

Silverstar's green gaze slowly drifts over to her former apprentice. Her voice is calm and guarded when she says, "I have trusted you, Lavapool. I have even trusted you enough to let you become a warrior in my Clan. But I cannot let this murder continue. And,", she says, looking around at the other warriors, "Does anyone else here find it odd that Lavapool, when she was found as a kit on our territory, was covered in ClawClan scent?" Gasps echo around the clearing. No cat but Doveheart, the cat who found the mysterious Lavakit, and Silverstar had ever known that fact about the blood-red warrior's discovery.

"Traitor!", Tawnyheart snaps, leaping to her paws and glaring down at Lavapool. Foxfur bristles and faces Tawnyheart, ready to fight, but Mossflower gets between them. "Enough!", Silverstar yowls. Both cats sit down, but Blazefoot stands up and says desperately, "But I know of the prophecy too! I was born a loner, and my mother was a former kittypet. I have no relation to either of the enemy Clans. Lunar chose me to bear the prophecy along with Lavapool, though I have no place in it. If you do not trust her, trust me!"

"I wish I could,", Silverstar growls, "But the will of the whole Clan is more important than that of two cats. We will attack ClawClan and DeathClan, and nothing either of you can say will change my mind."
Blazefoot sits back down, knowing that it is no use to argue anymore.


After another moment, when no more objections are heard, Silverstar nods and sits down. "Now, time to get to work!", she says, her eyes glowing. "Spottedpath,", she mews to her deputy, who is sitting in the front row, "You can come to my den after the meeting to discuss battle plans. We do not know where DeathClan and ClawClan are, or if they are sharing the same camp or not." The tortoiseshell nods.

"Firstly, the camp barrier needs to be extended. We have been needing a larger camp as it is with more warriors, but it will also be safer if the battle is taken here. Leapingsong and Firewhisker will be in charge of that." The two senior warriors dip their heads.

"Next, I want Ivythorn and Tangleshadow to make sure that all the warriors and apprentices are in fighting condition. You can..." "And me.", a strange sounding voice cuts her off. All heads turn towards the edge of camp where a yellow tabby tom sits. Silverstar seems to have a little trouble gathering her thoughts... As, her Clanmates have begun to realize, happens more often whenever she sees Sycamore, the rouge who they are keeping prisoner. It is becoming more and more obvious by the soft gleam in their leader's eye why she hasn't ordered him to leave camp yet.

"I'm going to fight too.", he says with determination. After a long moment, Silverstar manages to simply ask, "Why?" Sycamore looks uncommonly fierce. "Those cats killed my littermate. If you are attacking them, I'm going to fight too.", he growls. All of StormClan notice Silverstar smile slightly. "Very well. You can go with them." Sycamore dips his head gratefully.

After another moment, Silverstar clears her throat. "As I was saying, Ivythorn and Tangleshadow, you can take the warriors out in several groups. Then,", she says, glancing at Mossflower, "I think the medicine cats will need some help with herbs. Perhaps Mossflower would like to help them?" The young warrior looks thrilled, obviously missing the life she gave up to be with her mate Frostwhisker.

"Now, if Spottedpath will come with me to my den, we have much to discuss.", Silverstar mews with finality, leaping off and the stone and leaving the warriors to the battle preparations. All of the cats look excited... With two important exceptions.



~~Silverstar

MANY New Members And Ceremonies! Very Delayed Post...

Silverstar leaps up onto Crystalline Stone, with considerably less than her usual agility. The severe greencough which had threatened to take one of her lives for over a quarter moon and had prevented her from performing important ceremonies was finally gone, though she was not feeling quite back to her usual self. She had even been forced to miss the Gathering due to the illness.

"All StormClan cats join beneath Crystalline Stone for a Clan meeting!", she calls out, her voice somewhat cracked. All of the StormClan cats gather around the large quartz boulder, every ear pricked for the leader's announcement.



"Firstly, I'm afraid I have a lot of catching up to do in the official welcoming of some of our new members." The silver she-cat flicks her tail to several cats in the crowd, who weave their way through to sit beneath the stone. "Though many of you have already met them, I would like to welcome these cats."

"Shadowstream and Icepelt, the littermates, have both become warriors. Creektail and Birchfur, also littermates, are also warriors. Swiftpelt and Brightstream, mates, are both warriors, too. Then our senior warrior Goldenheart's kin, Tanlegs and Goldenfur, are also becoming warriors of StormClan. Fogdawn's brother Redblaze and his mate Rosedew are becoming warriors. Shadeheart the warrior, his mate Orangetail the queen, and their two kits Breezekit and Rockkit, are joining as well. And, last but not least, some of our patrols found two kits in the forest. Sparrowkit, the younger of the two, is being cared for by Splashsky, and Morningkit, the older, is being cared for by Goldenpelt. Each of these queens has only one kit, whose age is near that of their adopted siblings."

"Let us call out the names of these new cats to welcome them!"

"Shadowstream! Icepelt! Creektail! Birchfur! Swiftpelt! Brightstream! Tanlegs! Goldenfur! Redblaze! Rosedew! Shadeheart! Orangetail! Breezekit! Rockkit! Sparrowkit! Morningkit!", the voices of StormClan cats call out.



"Also,", Silverstar continues, clearing her throat painfully, "I need to announce that a new litter has been born into StormClan. As of yesterday, Silverleaf and her mate Bramblefoot are the proud parents of Ivykit and Lionkit! Congrats to both of you!"



"Now,", the StormClan leader says, sitting down and curling her bushy tail around her paws, "It is time to make some deserving apprentices into warriors." Looking towards the apprentices' den, she nods to several cats sitting in a group. "Fernpaw, Sootpaw, Spiderpaw, Mousepaw, Foxpaw, and Lavapaw." All six of them except Foxpaw (who prances over proudly) jump in surprise. Nightmask and Onecloud bound over to lick down the fur of their excited kits Fernpaw, Sootpaw, Spiderpaw, and Mousepaw, while Shadowfur walks over to her son Foxpaw, who reluctantly lets her groom him. Lavapaw simply licks a paw and smoothes it over her sleek pelt, then pads up to her mentor Silverstar.

Once all six apprentices and their mentors are beneath Crystalline Stone, Silverstar continues with the ceremony. "Littlespots, Freezeflower, Hollysnow, Graypath, Doveheart, and hopefully myself as well, have trained these young cats up in the ways of a StormClan warrior. I'm sure that they will all agree that these apprentices have nothing more to learn."

Smiling kindly at them, she meows loudly, "I, Silverstar, leader of StormClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down upon these apprentices. They have trained hard to learn the ways of your noble code, and I give them to you as warriors in turn."

"Fernpaw, Sootpaw, Spiderpaw, Mousepaw, Foxpaw, and Lavapaw, do you promise to follow the warrior code and to protect and defend this Clan, even at the cost of your own lives?"

"Yes!" all of them say at once, their attempt to sound serious met with little success.

"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give your your warrior names. Fernpaw, from this moment on, you shall be known as Fernpool. StarClan honors your hunting skills. Sootpaw, from this moment on you shall be known as Sootstorm. StarClan honors your battle skills. Spiderpaw, from this moment on you shall be known as Spiderfang. StarClan honors your strength. Mousepaw, from this moment on you shall be known as Mousetail. StarClan honors your loyalty. Foxpaw, from this moment on you shall be known as Foxfur. StarClan honors your boldness. Lavapaw, from this moment on you shall be known as Lavapool. StarClan honors your wisdom."

"Fernpool! Sootstorm! Spiderfang! Mousetail! Foxfur! Lavapool!", the cats of StormClan cheer joyfully, though many of them look a little unhappy when they chant Lavapool's name. Silverstar's former apprentice was not popular with the Clan cats because of her insistance to not start a battle with ClawClan and DeathClan, who had already killed quite a few of StormClan's warriors for sport. None of them could understand why Silverstar trusted this mysterious outsider, who seemed to be trying to take over the whole Clan through its leader.



As the six young warriors head towards the center of camp to await their vigil, Silverstar flicks her tail at some of the cats around the nursery. Thunderstorm and Goldenpelt escort their kits through to Crystalline Stone. Morningkit tries to follow Goldenpelt, but the queen kindly pushes her adopted daughter back. The young tabby wasn't quite as old as her adopted littermate Ashkit, and it would be another half moon before she would be able to have her apprentice ceremony.

"Robinkit, Featherkit, Hollykit, and Ashkit have all reached six moons of age and are ready to become apprentices.", Silverstar announces. She gazes out over the crowd until she finds who she is looking for. "Moonstream, Windblossom, Ivythorn, and Goldenheart, please come forward. You are all becoming mentors today."

The four she-cats come to sit next to the kits, who look up at them anxiously. "Robinkit, Featherkit, Hollykit, and Ashkit, until you receive your warrior names you shall be known as Robinpaw, Featherpaw, Hollypaw, and Ashpaw."

"Moonstream, you shall mentor Featherpaw. Teach her your agility. Windblossom, you shall mentor Ashpaw. Teach her your dedication. Ivythorn, you shall mentor Robinpaw. Teach him your bravery. Goldenheart, you shall mentor Hollypaw. Teach her your kindness."

"Featherpaw! Ashpaw! Robinpaw! Hollypaw!", StormClan cheer once more.

"Thunderstorm is returning to her duties as a warrior, but Goldenpelt will continue to be a queen while she cares for Morningkit. After Morningkit becomes an apprentice, she will go back to being a warrior also."



Silverstar seems tired from so many announcements and starts coughing again. "That is it for now. But get a lot of sleep tonight, my friends. There is much work to begin in the morning."
With that she pads off to her den, leaving the cats of StormClan quite confused.

~~Silverstar

★ SUPER SPECTACULAR STORMCLAN CELEBRATION! ★

Oh. My. StarClan. Jaw drop! Sound the trumpets warrior friends, because StormClan has just reached what very well may be the greatest achievement EVER in Warriors RPG history!

In the period of just 8 months, StormClan has gained 200 cats (played by 77 members), 40 followers (not including myself), and I have made 25o posts!

I am simply in shock! Quite possibly this is the biggest thing to happen in our Warriors circle! No Clan yet has reached this far! Of course, not to say StormClan is somehow better than the other Clans, we've just been around longer than most and I had a LOT of free time over last summer. Plus, I'm homeschooled, giving me a little more relaxed schedule.

I am just thrilled that StormClan, which began as a simple idea in my mind just over half a year ago, has now become the biggest {warrior} thing out there! I never thought StormClan would really be a success at all. In fact, a month into it, I almost decided to quit all together. But I was determined and chose not to give up so easily, and look where it got me! But you know what, I would have just quit if all of you hadn't all encouraged me. My followers and Clanmates are what has gotten StormClan to this place, not just my crazy posting over the summer. So I would like to thank each one of you individually, in alphabetical order. The greatest contributors to StormClan over the moons are in bold (please do not take offense if you are not among them, I'm mostly meaning the people who have been here for a long time and comment the most).


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B.B.B (Mapleclaw) - You don't come on very much, but thanks for joining!

Birdflight (Birdwing, Pebblespots) - You don't come on very much, but I understand that you are busy with your own Clan... Which is very good, by the way! Thanks for joining!

Birchstar (Birchfur, Creektail) - I used to be part of your blog, WoodClan, but I sadly had to leave it because I was so caught up with my own Clan. But it is still awesome, and I highly suggest it to all of you! Thanks for joining StormClan!

Brackenstorm (Brackenstorm) - You don't come on very much, but thanks for joining!

Bramblestar (Brambleheart, Pineshadow) - You don't come on very much, but thanks for joining!

Brightstar (Brightfire) - You are by far one of the best mentors in the Clan! Three cheers for Brightfire, who has trained many an apprentice in the ways of StormClan! Thanks for being a part of StormClan!

Bristol (Hazelpaw) - You don't come on very much, but thanks for joining!

Brooke (Tangleshadow, Frostwhisker, Stormheart, Berrypelt, Bumblestep, Troutpaw. Bluepaw) - Wow, I should double and triple bold your name! You comment more than anyone else here, I daresay! You've played a HUGE role in StormClan thusfar, and I know that your cats will continue to be involved in the action for as long as you blog. Oh, and for everyone who hasn't yet, please join Brooke's blog SunClan! It is probably my favorite Clan, but it doesn't have many cats yet. I VERY highly recomend it! Thanks again, Brooke, for making StormClan a funner blog! Very loud purrs for you!

Cearch (Tumblepoppy) - You don't come on very much, but I understand that you are busy with your own Clan... Which is very good, by the way! Thanks for joining!

Chatterbox Panda (Sunsong) - As a fairly new member, I welcome you and thank you for joining!

CherrystarLuv (Nightmask, Onecloud, Spiderpaw, Sootpaw, Mousepaw, Fernpaw) - You don't come on very much, but you don't even have a chance to really visit your own blog, so I understand that. Thanks for joining!

Cloudbreeze (Cloudbreeze, Nighteyes, Specklekit, Dovekit, Mothkit, Crowkit) - You're a fairly new member, but you've already been commenting a lot! Thank you for joining, and keep up the good work!

Cornet Crazie (Spottedpath, Freezeflower, Flameflight) - Ah, how could we forget Spottedpath, the best deputy a Clan leader could ask for? I am very lucky to have her in StormClan. Cornet Crazie, you have been a great commenter and you always find a new way to make thing exciting. You were also one of my first 10 members, and out of the current 200, I still believe that there is nobody better suited to be deputy. Thank you SO much for sticking by StormClan so faithfully, you've played a big part in all our lives!

Dapple (Owlmoon, Ottercloud) - Another frequent commenter! Even though I know you are busy with your own amazing blog, ReedClan, you still find the time to comment on StormClan and help keep things interesting. Thank you for joining, and I love your Clan!

Darkchu (Hawkwing) - One of the first members, you don't come on very much, but thanks for joining!

David S. (Phoenixtail) - Ah, the first StormClan deputy. I'm afraid he doesn't like Warriors anymore, but at least he decided to stay in StormClan as an elder and make way for Spottedpath... Even if he never comments. Thanks for joining anyway.

Delaney (Tawnyheart, Morningpelt, Patchclaw, Rivershine) - You don't come on very much, but thanks for joining!

Dreamstar (Leapingsong, Skystream, Silverbird, Whiteblaze) - Dreamstar is another blogger with a large Clan, LakeClan. LakeClan and StormClan are long-time allies and have both helped each other out in the time of need. Not only that, but outside of leading her Clan, Dreamstar is a good member of StormClan and comments fairly often. Thanks for lending a paw, fellow RPG maniac!

Duskstar (Echoheart, Ebonyspirit, Nightkit, Coalkit) - I used to be part of your blog, BrambleClan, but I sadly had to leave it because I was so caught up with my own Clan. But it is still awesome, and I highly suggest it to all of you!Thanks for joining StormClan!

Elizabeth (Rainwind) - You don't come on very much, but thanks for joining!

Emberstar (Icestep) - You don't come on very much, but thanks for joining!

Emma (Sundapple, Pantherstep, Maplepaw, Dewpaw, Bearpaw) - You used to comment a lot, but now you're busy with your own blog, which I understand. Thanks for joining StormClan!

Fallenleaf (Grasswhisker) - You don't come on very much, but thanks for joining!

Fiercestar (Thornfang, Dawnblossom, Reedheart, Daisytail, Orangeflower, Mosstree) - You don't come on very much, but thanks for joining!

Fogpaw (Fogdawn) - You don't come on very much, but thanks for joining!

Flameblossom (Flameblossom) - You don't come on very much, but thanks for joining!

Flaming Wolf (Eagleheart) - You used to comment a lot, but I think that you recently quit your blogs. But thank you for the fun while it lasted!

Frostfur (Mistfur) - As a fairly new member, I welcome you and thank you for joining!

Frostpool (Frostpool, Silvermoon, Goldentalon, Brokenshine, Stripedpaw, Snowpaw) - Good old Frostpool, one of my closest friends in real life. Unfortunately, her computer has a virus so she isn't able to come online much. But still, thanks for sticking with StormClan!

Glowstream (Brightstream, Swiftpelt) - As a fairly new member, I welcome you and thank you for joining!

Goldenstream (Goldenstream) - You don't comment very much, but when you do you're great at RPG. Thank you joining StormClan!

Guin (Redpelt) - You don't come on very much, but thanks for joining!

Hawkheart (Hawkclaw) - As a fairly new member, I welcome you and thank you for joining!

Hawkstar (Shadowstream, Icepelt) - As a fairly new member, I welcome you and thank you for joining!

Icefox (Firewhisker, Snowfox, Cometblaze, Milkfeather) - The creator of both the medicine cat and head warrior, Icefox has been a great commenter and is nothing less than an expert at RPG. You have been a very valuable part of StormClan, so you get a big high four and a kitty hug. Thanks for always being there!

Ivystar (Ivythorn, Violetfur, Runningblaze, Peachblossom, Thrushfeather, Gorsepaw) - I'm afraid that lately you haven't been able to come on very much, but I still want to honor you for your loyalty in earlier moons. You commented a lot and were great at RPG. I hope to see your comments coming back before too long, and thanks for playing such a big role!

Lilypetal (Lilypetal) - As a fairly new member, I welcome you and thank you for joining!

Mapleheat (Mapleheart) - You don't come on very much, but thanks for joining!

Maplestar (Cloudheart, Grayclaw, Greenkit, Skykit) - You don't come on very much, but thanks for joining!

MickeyMouse (Ravenfeather, Fogclaw, Mistflower, Willowblossom, Ripplewhisker) - You don't come on very much, but thanks for joining!

Miranda (Swiftfrost, Frostbird) - You don't come on very much, but thanks for joining!

Moss (Mosshead) - As a new member, I thank you and welcome you for joining!

OboeChick (Windblossom) - You're very new here, but you've already commented serveral times. Maybe by the time we have 300 cats (StarClan forbid, LOL!), you'll have your name in bold! Thanks for joining!

Petalstar (Petalbreeze, Thornfur, Splashsky, Sunkit, Dawnkit) - Wow, you are among the three most frequent commenters in the Clan! You are wonderful at RPG and have been a big part in keeping things exciting. A big enormous purr from me to you, thanks for joining and contributing so much!

Rockstar (Rockbelly, Whiteheart, Mudpelt, Stormkit, Mistkit) - You haven't been a member as long as some, but you're still a good commenter and your cats are some of the best hunters in the Clan! Thanks a lot for joining and contributing!

Rosedude23 (Hawktail) - You don't come on very much, but thanks for joining!

Rougeheart (Scorchspirit) - You don't come on very much, but thanks for joining!

Sandstreak (Cloverpaw) - As a fairly new member, I welcome you and thank you for joining!

Shadowfur (Shadowfur, Stripedclaw, Streamsong, Mossflower, Foxpaw, Dovepaw, Sunkit) - Another one of the greatest commenters of all time, not to mention an extremely kind blogger! Ever since you joined as my apprentice, you've been an RPG champion, and even now play a medicine cat. Thank you so much for joining, you've played a huge role in StormClan!

Shadowclaw (Shadowclaw, Goldenpelt, Ashkit) - It's quite obvious that you're Shadowfur's brother in real life, you're just as nice as she is! You're quite into RPG too, for which I thank you! Thanks for being a part of StormClan!

Shinestar (Shinestorm) - As a fairly new member, I welcome you and thank you for joining!

Silver (Riverfern) - You don't come on very much, but thanks for joining!

Silverice (Silverice) - You don't come on very much, but thanks for joining!

Silverleaf (Silverleaf, Bramblefoot, Snowsong, Flameclaw) - You're another newer member here, but you've already shown that you're really into RPG. You're also another very nice person... Not that anyone here isn't, LOL! But I am confident that you'll rise to be a great contributer very quickly. Thanks for joining StormClan!

Silversong (Silversong) - You don't come on very much, but thanks for joining!

Sparklestar (Sweetwater) - You don't come on very much, but thanks for joining!

Sparrowkit (Sparrowkit) - As a fairly new member, I welcome you and thank you for joining!

Tanlines From Flipflops (Graypath, Echopaw, Wolfpaw, Lilypaw) - You don't come on very much, but I understand that you are busy with your own blog. Thanks for joining!

Thunderstar (Thunderstorm, Robinkit, Featherkit, Hollykit) - You don't come on very much, but I understand that you are busy with your own blogs. Thank you for joining!

Twinkle Toes (Berryleaf, Shadowtail, Flowerheart, Sorreldapple, Sandbreeze, Hollysnow) - I'm afraid you're not that much into Warriors anymore, but I'm glad you decided to stay in StormClan. Your old Clan was a lot of inspiration for me. Thanks for joining!

Wildclaw (Wildpaw) - You don't come on very much, but thanks for joining!

Wildflower (Wildflower) - You don't come on very much, but thanks for joining!

Wildstar (Cherryfur) - One of our first members, you don't come on very much, but thanks for joining!

Willowfeather (Willowfeather, Smokecloud, Peachfall, Thornfoot) - You don't come on very much, but thanks for joining!

? (Tigerleaf, Thundersong) - You used to come on a lot, but I guess you got busy and have forgotton of late. I hope to see your comments again soon. Thanks for joining!

? (Honeyleaf) - You don't come on very much, but thanks for joining!

? (Rosedapple) - You don't come on very much, but thanks for joining!

? (Silvercloud) - You don't come on very much, but thanks for joining!

? (Blossomwhisker, Dewpelt, Rockpaw) - You don't come on very much, but thanks for joining!

? (Brambletail, Leafheart, Stripedfern, Redsun, Shinestripe) - You don't come on very much, but thanks for joining!

? (Nightclaw, Blackkit, Ravenkit) - You're very new here, but you've already commented serveral times. Maybe by the time we have 300 cats (StarClan forbid, LOL!), you'll have your name in bold! Thanks for joining!

? (Morningkit) - As a new member, I welcome you and thank you for joining!

Almond (Dragonheart, Fuzzypaw) - My friend in real life. Even though you don't comment, thank you for joining!

Snookie (Eagletalon) - My friend in real life. Even though you don't comment, thank you for joining!

KitKat (Echobreeze, Bramblefur) - My friend in real life. Even though you don't comment, thank you for joining!

Louise (Goldenheart, Minteyes, Fawnheart, Goldenfur, Tanlegs) - My friend in real life. You comment sometimes even though your computer is slow. Thank you for joining!

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There, I think that was everyone! Please tell me if I'm missing any cat. The cats I play.Littlespots, Duskgaze, Blazefoot, Doveheart, Thistletail, Lavapaw, and of course Silverstar. I also play Sycamore, but he's not an official member.



Once again, I want to thank all of you for joining, commenting, and making StormClan a big success.
We are StormClan, the Clan of brave fighters, skilled hunters, and wise warriors.

StormClan! StormClan! STORMCLAN! THREE CHEERS FOR US!

~~Silverstar

Comment Problems...

Hey everyone, sorry if you haven't been able to comment. It was the snow causing trouble. Just a quick post, I wanted you to know that I deleted it.

Back But Busy... Won't Be Blogging For A While... MUST READ

Hi everyone! As you obviously all know, I was great at managing blogs over the summer, but after school started back I've been struggling. I fixed up the Gathering, but StormClan, Randomness, Mayflower Kingdom, and my Webkinz account still need a lot of work. I had planned on attempting to fix it all up before Christmas, despite a lot of school, but I just had an unexpected and pleasant change of plans.

On the way back from the concert last night (which was awesome by the way), I had another Christmas wish come true... I got TWO PET MICE! No, mice are not gross, they are amazing, cute, and friendly pets, and in fact they are my favorite animal.
The final part of my early gift is that I not only got to adopt two beautiful mice, but I will get to breed them, help raise their babies, and keep all of the offspring! I am SO excited! My parents only agreed to it though because it's sort of a science project, seeing what colors the babies will turn out to be.
The names of my mice are Reepicheep (male, fuzzy dark brown fur) and Anahera (female, long fluffy golden fur). I've been monitoring them closely - and playing with them a great deal, of course - and if everything I have read is correct, Anahera might become pregnant any day now and she should give birth sometime around Christmas... Maybe even on Christmas day!

(Picture of my new pets, the adorable Christmas mice, below)





Now that I am caring for Reepicheep and Anahera (along with my dog Cookie, gerbil Misty, four bettas, aquarium of 13 fish, AND school), not to mention give have to provide special care for their soon-to-be children, I'm not going to be able to blog hardly at all. I will add new members to StormClan and post on occasion, but right now I've decided to focus on my near-abandoned Webkinz account and of course, the latest additions to my little pet family.

I will be posting around Christmas, but other than that, bye for now!


(Oh, the Gathering is tonight. Because Silverstar has caught a cold, Spottedpath will lead which ever cats want to come to the Gathering.)

~~Silverstar

Be Back Tomorrow!

Hey! I just wanted to tell you that I'm going to be gone all of today and tomorrow. I'm going to Texas for a Christmas concert and I'll be staying at a hotel. Bye!

~~Silverstar

Many Ceremonies And Final Updates Started

All cats old enough to catch their own prey join beneath Crystalline Stone for a Clan meeting!


I have many ceremonies to preform. But firstly, I would like to welcome three new warriors! Lilypetal, Mosshead, Windblossom, and Mistfur are all joining StormClan today. Welcome them to our Clan!

Lilypetal! Lilypetal! Mosshead! Mosshead! Windblossom! Windblossom! Mistfur! Mistfur!


Next off, I would like to announce that two of our she-cat warriors are expecting kits! Silverleaf and Whiteblaze will both be moving into the nursery now. The father of Silverleaf's litter is Bramblefoot, and the father of Whiteblaze's litter is Skystream. Congratulations!

Speaking of queens, StormClan now has FIVE new litters to welcome into the world! Ebonyspirit, Cloudbreeze, Nightclaw, Streamsong, and Splashsky have all delivered litters of healthy kits into StormClan. Ebonyspirit's kits are Coalkit and Nightkit. Cloudbreeze's kits, fathered by Nighteyes, are Specklekit, Dovekit, Mothkit, and Crowkit. Nightclaw's kits are Blackkit and Ravenkit. Streamsong's kits, fathered by Thornfur, are Moonkit and Dawnkit. Last but not least, Splashsky's kit is Sunkit. That's ELEVEN new kits in the Clan! Congrats all of you!

Now it is time for several of our young cats to become warriors. Snowpaw, Flamepaw, and Mosspaw are all ready to become warriors! They have been training long and hard with their mentors Spottedpath, Shadowclaw, and Tangleshadow. They have learned all that can be taught.

I, Silverstar, leader of StormClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down upon these apprentices. They have trained hard to learn the ways of your noble code, and I give them to you as warriors in turn.

Snowpaw, Flamepaw, and Mosspaw, do you promise to follow the warrior code and to protect and defend this Clan, even at the cost of your own lives?

(They agree)

Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior names.
Snowpaw, from this moment on, you shall be known as Snowsong. StarClan honors your kindness.
Flamepaw, from this moment on, you shall be known as Flameclaw. StarClan honors your skill.
Mosspaw, from this moment on, you shall be known as Mossflower. StarClan honers your courage.

We welcome you all as full warriors of StormClan!

Snowsong! Snowsong! Flameclaw! Flameclaw! Mossflower! Mossflower!


Last but not least, five of the Clan's kits have reached 6 moons of age! Stripedkit and Snowkit, the kits of Brokenshine and Goldentalon, and Echokit, Wolfkit, and Lilykit, the adopted kits of Violetfur, are all becoming apprentices today! Violetfur is the permanent helper in the nursery, and I have spoken to Brokenshine to see if she wants to become a warrior once more. She has decided to take her place with Violetfur as a second nursery helper.

Stripedkit, Snowkit, Echokit, Wolfkit, and Lilykit, until you receive your warriors names you shall be known as Stripedpaw, Snowpaw, Echopaw, Wolfpaw, and Lilypaw.

Silverbird, Onecloud, Nighteyes, Tumblepoppy, and Owlmoon, please step forward. None of you have ever been mentors before, but I have seen your talents and I know that you have much to pass onto apprentinces.

Silverbird, you will mentor Lilypaw. Teach her your bravery.
Onecloud, you will mentor Stripedpaw. Teach him your skills.
Nighteyes, you will mentor Wolfpaw. Teach him your wisdom.
Tumblepoppy, you will mentor Snowpaw. Teach her your agility.
Owlmoon, you will mentor Echopaw. Teach her your loyalty.

Lilypaw! Stripedpaw! Wolfpaw! Snowpaw! Echopaw!


(Great news! The Gathering is very close to being finished and today I am starting the update work on StormClan. Thank you for your patience.)

~~Silverstar

Just A Loner? Silverstar's Story, Part 1

Great news! I'm back to posting. I'll get to some ceremonies later, but I have to post the story I promised you all first. In the last post you probably noticed how Silverstar seemed a little... distracted. Well, this is the reason behind it. Not only will this story explain just what she is struggling with, but it gives you a good look into the StormClan leader's true character. You'll also notice that Silverstar has a habit about arguing with herself in her mind, LOL.
This is part 1 of the continuing story of Silverstar and Sycamore. Yes, Sycamore, the rouge cat that was suspected to have murdered StormClan warriors. But is he just your average treacherous lone cat? Silverstar seems to see more in him than that!
So, with that said, please enjoy 'Just A Loner?' part 1.

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A golden leaf spiraled down and landed gently in the glassy water which reflected the sky above. Fireflies danced among the stars like sparks from a silver fire, and crickets chirped soothingly from the bushes. Silverstar's pawsteps made not a sound as she walked along the bank of the river, breathing in the crisp leaf-fall night air. Glancing around, she realized how lonely this forest was. Something was missing.
As if by magic, from across the bank she saw a flash of golden fur. Turning, she saw a familiar tabby figure walking towards the edge of the river, his dark blue eyes shining like pools of water. With a purr of delight, Silverstar leaped across the stepping stones to him. Their gazes met, and then...

Silverstar awoke with a start. Sunlight was peeping in from the holes in the log that served as a roof for her den, and there was a sharp pain in her side. With a groan, she rolled over and pushed a twig that was poking her in the ribs back into the side of her nest. She was tempted to go back to sleep and continue her dream, but caught herself. "You mouse brain, what were you thinking? Your Clan is waiting."

Silverstar got up, stretched her front legs, yawned, and padded out into the clearing. Cats were already busy about their duties. Apprentices carried moss into and out of the nursery, elders were telling stories to some of the kits, senior warriors organized patrols, and the medicine cats were dashing to and fro, treating all the little injuries the many warriors of the Clan picked up on patrols and hunting. This was the typical StormClan morning; busy, crowded, and loud. "It looks like we'll have to expand camp again,", Silverstar thought to herself.

She was about to go and try to find her deputy in all the mess, but then she caught a flash of gold out of the corner of her eye. She turned, her heart pounding in her chest. Would her dream turn into reality? But Sycamore was only walking by with his guard Brightfire to the fresh kill pile. He didn't even look at her.

Sycamore. The golden tabby rouge had been in camp for over a quarter moon now. Many cats, including most of the senior warriors, still suspected that he had killed their Clanmates, even though the tom claimed otherwise.
Silverstar still remembered the first time she had interrogated him. Sycamore had tried to attack her to escape, but she had thrown him against the back of the thorny den and clawed his nose. "You sure aren't one of those wimpy female leaders that just sits around all day, that's for sure!", he had said, rubbing a paw on his bleeding nose. "I just want the truth. And if you try that again, I won't be so friendly about it.", Silverstar had growled in reply. "So we're friends, eh? Well, I'd surely hate to see the way you treat your enemies. What do you to to them, make them sit on a thorn patch? You've already done that to me, it would appear.", Sycamore replied in his unusual voice, wincing as he sat down again.

It took a lot for Silverstar to keep herself from purring a laugh then as it had always done after. Since then she had always gotten a strange feeling around Sycamore, as if a dragon fly was loose in her chest. Even the mention of his name made her heart beat quicker. She had tried to ignore the tabby, keeping herself focused on her large Clan, but it was becoming harder and harder to simply pretend that her feeling didn't exist.

"Silverstar? Um... Hello? Silverstar?" Duskgaze's voice dragged the StormClan leader back to reality. She tore her eyes away from Sycamore and looked at the dusky-brown warrior. He looked rather embarrassed. "Um... Sorry to bother you, but... You promised Gorsepaw that you would go on patrol with Stormheart and her today."

"Silverstar, you fur brain!", she felt like screaming to herself, "What kind of leader are you if you keep forgetting things like this? You're supposed to be professional! You can't let some silly loner distract you."

"Oh, um, yes. Of course. Stormheart and Gorsepaw. Where are they?", she said, trying to collect her thoughts. "Just outside the camp entrance with Littlespots, Flameflight, and Lavapaw.", Duskgaze meowed, looking at her curiously.

Silverstar hurried away, not wanting to keep them waiting any longer. "That's it, no more distractions. You are the leader of the largest and most respected Clan in the whole forest, and you have many cats depending on you. You can't let them down. Just be organized and official like you always have been."

"There you are!", Littlespots mewed when she spotted Silverstar trotting towards them. "What took you so long? I was getting bored and I was starting to wonder if you turned into a snail overnight!" Only Littlespots would talk that way to the StormClan leader. After all, Silverstar was not only her kin, but her best friend.
"I overslept. I was tired because I was sleeping on twigs and thorns all night.", she said bluntly. Gorsepaw ducked her head. "Sorry.", the gray tabby apprentice squeaked. Silverstar softened her voice, remembering that Gorsepaw had been the last to give her new moss. "Don't worry about it.", she purred.

Silverstar signaled for Flameflight to take the lead, and fell behind with her apprentice. Lavapaw was staring off into the distance, looking worried as usual. "What is troubling you now?", Silverstar asked. Lavapaw turned around with a start as if she hadn't known her mentor was there. Her blood-red eyes were wide. "I... I don't know. I just had a thought. There's something else I overlooked that could delay the prophecy."

The silvery leader heard Littlespots grumble something behind her. Most of her warriors were getting sick of the prophecy and deadly mysteries. But Silverstar herself trusted Lavapaw for reasons she could not explain. Maybe it was because she could almost see the light of StarClan in the young she-cat's eyes. In fact, she was almost ready to make the red-pelted apprentice a full warrior of her Clan.

Silverstar suddenly caught a strange scent on the chilly breeze. She broke away from the patrol and followed it to an old tree stump, the one that had been cut down by Twolegs many moons ago. She tested the air. I was stale rouge scent, but to her relief, not Sycamore's.

While she followed the trail down in the direction of the river which ran though StormClan's territory, she started thinking about her dream again. How Sycamore's eyes had twinkled like the stars, his thick tabby pelt shining in the moonlight, the way he had proudly walked up the the water's edge. Proud but not arrogant, brave but not foolish. Compassionate, fun-loving, handsome, kind, and loyal to those who would return his loyalty. Why couldn't anyone else see all of that in him? Just because he wasn't Clan born didn't mean that he was evil!

Silverstar was so lost in though, trying to make up what else would have happened if her dream would have continued, that she didn't watch were she was going. Suddenly the ground dropped off beneath her. With a yowl, she tried to grab a hold of the edge and pull herself back up, but she slid down into the trench. The trench used to have a stream running through it and it was not very deep, but the rocks at the bottom were somewhat sharp.

"Great StarClan! Silverstar, are you alright?", Flameflight said in a panic, his ginger face peering over the edge. He must have heard her yowl and led the patrol over, thinking that their leader had been attacked by one of the enemy Clans. "I'm fine. Just bruised a little. Please lower down that branch.", she said, flicking her tail at a branch lying just above the trench. Stormheart and Littlespots lowered it down and held it in place, then Silverstar climbed up it.

"What happened? How did you get in there?", Littlespots asked in complete confusion. Before Silverstar could answer, Stormheart grinned and mewed, "Uh oh, I think someone looks a little dreamy! Who were you thinking about?" Silverstar felt her pelt grow hot with embarrassment, for now both Littlespots and Stormheart were staring at her with mischief sparkling in their eyes. "Nobody!", she snapped, a little fiercer than the had meant to. "I was... I was just looking for...", Silverstar started to say, trying to think of a good explanation of why she wasn't paying attention. "Stuttering," Littlespots said, shaking her head with a knowing smile, "Is a typical sign of a she-cat in love. I think that explains it, wouldn't you say, Stormheart?"

Flameflight saved Silverstar the trouble of making up an excuse. "If I may, I suggest that you go back to camp, Silverstar. That cut on your shoulder looks pretty bad." Silverstar nodded to him quickly. "Carry on the patrol." With that, she walked quickly back to camp, embarrassment still prickling her fur. On the way back to camp, she couldn't help but wonder; Was Littlespots right? Was she really falling in love with a Clanless rouge?

"That's a pretty nasty cut.", Cometblaze said once Silverstar had returned to camp. "Dovepaw, please fetch me some marigold.", the medicine cat told his apprentice. The white she-cat nodded eagerly and dashed off to the storage. Cometblaze smiled, but Silverstar could tell that he still missed his first apprentice Mosspaw, who had given up her medicine cat duties to be with the cat she loved. "Cloudfall didn't do that for me.", she thought to herself, remembering her first love, the medicine cat of a distant Clan. She had felt so much for him, but it was somehow different from what she was feeling now. "Stop thinking about Sycamore already! He's just a loner. Daydreaming about what can never be is what got you into this mess."

"Here you are.", Cometblaze mewed, spreading some pulp onto Silverstar's shoulder. "Keep it still for a day, and it should heal wonderfully." Silverstar could tell that he wanted to inquire as to what she was doing at the bottom of the trench in the first place, so she quickly thanked him and left for her own den.

She laid down in her nest. Fernpaw had put fresh moss down. She curled up and tucked her nose under her bushy tail. "No, when I say my tail isn't a mouse, it doesn't mean it's a vole either. It's still not a rodent.", came a voice from outside, tinted with that strange sound. Silverstar lifted her head. She could reconize that voice out of all the voices in StormClan. Sycamore was playing with the kits, it would seem. "No, it's not a rabbit either. Does my tail look like a rabbit? Does it taste like a rabbit? Actually, scratch that, I don't want to find out."

Silverstar couldn't help it. She purred loudly and smiled. Staring off into space, she started planning how her dream from earlier that morning would end. "Silverstar!" The StormClan leader was jolted out of the daydream by Lavapaw's voice. "I was just wondering if I can go hunting with Thornfur and Petalbreeze tomorrow." "Oh, yes. Go ahead.", she replied. Lavapaw looked at her strangely and padded out of the den.

Once her apprentice was gone, Silverstar sighed defeatedly. "Well, Silverstar, there's no denying it. Everyone in StormClan had begun to realize something's up by now. Littlespots was right. You're in love with a loner, and you've got it bad."

With that out of the way, she settled down once more, fluffed her tail around her face, and fell asleep with a smile.

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Now you see the whole picture. Wow, this story took FOREVER to type. My fingers are getting tired! But there's still more to come of this ongoing story later next week. I'm going to go get something to eat now. Bye!

~~Silverstar

MY PLAN

OK everyone, you all know how I'm having trouble keeping up with all my blogs in addition to a busy real life. I have a plan that I think will solve this problem; Instead of jumping from blog to blog updating things, I'm going to work on one at a time and close the others temporarily.

The first thing I'm going to work in is the Gathering, meaning I'll temporarily close StormClan and Randomness. After that's done (which shouldn't take long) I'll work on StormClan, then on Randomness, then on my upcoming Mayflower Kingdom. OK? So just a warning, StormClan will NOT be open starting tomorrow.

UPDATE:
I decided NOT to close StormClan, but I won't really have time to post much or anything.

~~Silverstar

Vote At HorseFeathers!

Hello StormClan! Sorry, I haven't been on here for the last few days due to volleyball practice, 4-H, and now going to a friend's house.

Our blogging friend Olive Tree - The same one who designed the makeover for StormClan and the background for the Gathering - Is running a poll on her blog. She is doing a 'featured blogger', and has asked me to be the first 'test subject'. So just go to her blog and vote on... Well, how good my blogs are. Though, I don't blame you if you only vote 'OK', because as it is I've been so busy with real life that I haven't been able to blog nearly as much as I'd like. But I do hope you vote 'Great', because if that wins that means I get a makeover for Randomness, which means I can make it better all the way around! So please go to HorseFeathers to vote now! Thank you,

~~Silverstar

A Lot Of New Cats!

All cats old enough to catch their own prey join beneath Crystalline Stone for a Clan meeting!

We have many new cats joining today. The warriors are Hawkheart, Ottercloud, and Shinestorm, and the apprentice is Cloverpaw. Welcome!

Hawkheart! Ottercloud! Shinestorm! Cloverpaw!

Cloverpaw will need a mentor. Milkfeather, please step forward. You have proven yourself a worthy warrior and you are ready for your first apprentice. You will be Cloverpaw's mentor.

Also, I would like to annouce that we have more kits in the nursery! Our newest queen, Nightclaw, recently gave birth to Blackkit and Ravenkit. Cloudbreeze has also had four kits, Wingkit, Specklekit, Crowkit, and Mothkit, and Streamsong had one kit named Moonkit. Congrats all of you!

~~Silverstar

New Look, New Queen, Upcoming Story, And Short Vacation

"All cats old enough to catch their own prey join beneath Crystalline Stone for a Clan meeting!"
Silverstar yowled, leaping up onto the familiar quartz boulder. "Despite the death of so many cats, there still is some light on the horizon. We have a new queen joining us today, by the name of Nightclaw. Welcome!"

"Nightclaw! Nightclaw!", the cats of StormClan cheered, with significantly less enthusiasm as normal. The deaths of the large patrol, the capture of the rouge prisoner, and the deadly and mysterious prophecy was still weighing heavily on every mind in the clearing.

"I have something else to say,", Silverstar meowed, shuffling her paws uncharacteristically. It was unusual for the StormClan leader to show unease, even in trying times like this. "I have spoken with Sycamore, the cat we have taken prisoner.", she said her eyes glowing in the darkness of the evening, "He assures me that he did not kill Cloudleaf and Dashfur, but he may know the rouge who did. We think it might..."
Her voice trailed off when she saw the golden tabby rouge enter the clearing, his two guards on either side. She seemed to have trouble picking up her thoughts, then continued, "I think it might be a cat named Oak, whom our deceased Clanmate Owlclaw told me about before he was killed in the swirling funnel four moons ago. Sycamore says that this cat is his kin, his younger brother, and he knows that he hates Clan cats."
When Silverstar saw some of StormClan turn accusing glances to the rouge tom, she added, "But Sycamore himself is not against us. He did not kill our warriors. If you will remember, we found brown fur in Dashfur's claws, not golden. If I recall, Owlclaw told me that Oak has a brown pelt."

"Dismissed!", she said, leaping off the stone and padding to her den, a soft light in her usually stern green eyes.





(OK, now this is as the person Silverstar. Hmm, anyone notice something odd with the Clan leader? Is she going all distant like Blazefoot and Lavapaw? All I can say is maybe! But don't worry, even if she does she won't be so... Annoying?)
(Firstly, I'm sure you've all seen the new custom blog makover by Olive Tree! I entered her costume contest and won! Well, that's not saying much because I was the only entry, but still. Isn't it amazing? I think it completely fits StormClan. With the dark stormy grays and elegant white lettering, it gives a bold, wise, and graceful feel. Thank you Olive Tree!)
(Lastly, you'll see above that I'm going on vacation tomorrow. And no, I'm not done with updates sadly, I've had a LOT going on in my real life, including a funeral today. So I'll see you all in a few days!)


~~Silverstar

A StormClan Patrol Killed!

All cats old enough to catch their own prey join beneath Crystalline Stone! I have some horrible news.

The dawn patrol, consisting of Stonetalon, Mapleleaf, Silvernight, Duskwing, Streampaw, and Moonpaw, was just found dead. ClawClan and DeathClan scent was all over their bodies.

ClawClan and DeathClan cannot get away with this anymore, or they will start to think that we are weak and launch a full attack. My apprentice Lavapaw, the cat of the prophecy, has begged me to call of the attack, but I cannot take anymore of this! If any StormClan cat scents the enemy anywhere in our territory, I will lead an attack right away. These good warriors will be avenged!

Tonight we will sit a vigil for these cats. They died in the defense of their Clan. I give my regrets to their friends and kin.

~~Silverstar

Mentor Swap

All cats old enough to catch their own prey join beneath Crystalline Stone for a Clan meeting!

Both our medicine cat apprentice Mosspaw and her younger sister Dovepaw have run into problems of late. Mosspaw, while she has a good memory for herbs and has learned much from her mentor, has found herself having feelings for the warrior Frostwhisker. He seems to have an strong admiration for her too. Dovepaw, meanwhile, has been progressing in her training with Tangleshadow, but feels that her path leads her to the medicine cat den.

Mosspaw cannot be with the cat she loves because of her medicine cat duties, while her sister Dovepaw cannot follow her dream of being a medicine cat while Cometblaze already has an apprentice. So, these two have come to me to propose a mentor swap.

Mosspaw, your first mentor for half a moon before you became a medicine cat apprentice was Echobreeze, but I think Tangleshadow should train with you for the next moon. Your littermate is already a warrior, so it will not be very long before you learn the last important warrior skills.
Dovepaw, the medicine cat Cometblaze will now be your mentor. I know he will teach you as well as he did Mosspaw.

Mosspaw! Dovepaw!

~~Silverstar

Gathering On Tonight!

(I'm just making a quick post. StormClan is still under major work, and you'll noticed that, on request, I've killed off a few cats and had a mentor swap for the medicine cat apprentice. Anyone who likes may go to the Gathering for now. I'll make the official post later.)

StormClan Temporarily Closed For Major Updating

PLEASE READ ALL STORMCLAN MEMBERS! IMPORTANT!
OK, I'm going to be doing some MAJOR updates on StormClan this week, so I'm shutting down this blog for a few days, no more than a week hopefully. I'm closing it to the public as of tomorrow, so just a warning, if you see a pop up saying that this blog isn't available, don't panic because I'm just working on it. But if you want to comment to me, you can do so on my other blog, Randomness. It's kind of under work too, but still, go ahead and comment there if you have something important to say. Thanks, and see you soon!

~~Silverstar

Two More Deaths

All StormClan cats gather around. I just received some terrible news.

Frostpool's patrol just reported back, having found Streamheart and Flowerpaw dead on the border. They were not killed by another cat, but run over by a monster. But this means StormClan cats are still dying because of this prophecy.

Tonight we will sit a vigil for this brave warrior and apprentice. Streamheart and Flowerpaw will be welcomed by StarClan for their dedication to StormClan. I give my sympathies to their parents, siblings, and mentors.

Streamheart's apprentice Gorsepaw will need a new mentor. Stormheart, please step forward. You are Streamheart's younger sister, and you will finish Gorsepaw's training once you both have gotten over his loss.


~~Silverstar

Three Lost Cats Rejoining And Rouge Prisoner

All cats old enough to catch their own prey join beneath Crystalline Stone for a Clan meeting!

As you all know, three days ago Silversun returned to StormClan with her kits Berrypaw and Bumblepaw. They had been living as kittypets and had planned to return to their life with Twolegs once they were done visiting for a few days. But today, they changed their minds. They all feel that the Clan is the true place they belong. Welcome back home!

Now, Silversun's other two kits, Stormheart and Frostwhisker, have already become warriors. Berrypaw and Bumblepaw were close to finishing their training when they were captured. I think they are ready to become warriors. They have shown their dedication by resisting the urge to go back to the Twolegplace and have embraced what it truly means to be a warrior of StormClan.

I, Silverstar, leader of StormClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down upon these apprentices. They have trained hard to learn the ways of your noble code, and I give them to you as warriors in turn.

Berrypaw and Bumblepaw, do you promise to follow the warrior code and to protect and defend this Clan, even at the cost of your own lives?

(They agree)

Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior names.
Berrypaw, from this moment on you shall be known as Berrypelt. StarClan honors your bravery.
Bumblepaw, from this moment on you shall be known as Bumblestep. StarClan honors your wisdom.

We welcome you both as warriors of StormClan.

Berrypelt! Berrypelt! Bumblestep! Bumblestep!


Now, I want to inform you all that we have a prisoner. Littlespots' patrol brought back a golden tabby tom rouge. I suspect that he is the cat who killed Cloudleaf and Dashfur. He claims that his name is Sycamore, but will not tell Spottedpath his reasons for being on our territory. I will go and speak to him later today. Until then, I want at least three guards watching him at all times, night and day.

I have one last announcement before you all continue with your duties. Both Splashsky and Streamsong are expecting kits! Congradulations! Thornfur is the father of Streamsong's kits, and Splashsky has yet to tell us who is the lucky father of her litter. I know you both will make great mothers!
But because Splashsky is moving into the nursery, her apprentice Bearpaw will need a new mentor. Petalbreeze, please step forward. You are a great warrior, and you will continue training your sister's apprentice.


~~Silverstar

Upgrades!

I've upgraded StormClan to 3 column Minima! Wow, that's was NOT easy. I've also had to change the background temporarily until Olive Tree crops the old one down right. Now I'll get the pictures arranged so people won't have to scroll down so far. I'm also adding the new pictures as soon as I can. AND, I've been figuring out new tricks for the blog, so StormClan will be fancier than ever! YES! :D

~~Silverstar

Questioning Lunar The Fox

(Hello there everyone! I'm sorry, I've been having MORE Internet problems, not to mention limited time on the computer due to studying for a huge science test! I'll get around to this story now... Oh, and I've decided to change things up a bit for the moment and write from Lavapaw's point of view instead of Silverstar's. Just pretend I wrote this story a few days ago, OK?)


Lavapaw gazed up at the gray clouds dancing in the sky, her heart heavy with worry as she followed the patrol to the Hollow Log. "StarClan, please give me the words to make her understand!", she thought desperately to herself, casting a glance at her clanmate Blazefoot. The orange tabby warrior returned it, and she could see in his amber eyes that he was at a loss as well. How were the two of them going to make the Clan leader see that what she was doing was going to result in the destruction of all StormClan?

Ahead of the procession of senior warriors and medicine cats was Silverstar, leader of StormClan and Lavapaw's mentor. The silvery-furred she-cat's shining green eyes were locked on the path ahead, and Lavapaw felt even more uneasy when she saw the determination in Silverstar's face. It was not going to be easy for two young cats and a rouge fox to convince this cat that what she was doing was wrong.

Lavapaw suddenly felt fur brush hers, and a tingle went through her entire body when she recognized the scent that surrounded her. "You must do this now. Later will be too late! My Clan must survive!", she heard a familiar deep voice hiss. "Yes, Stormstar. I understand. I will try.", Lavapaw answered in her mind.

"STOP!" Lavapaw's voice broke through the stormy morning air, making the medicine cat apprentice jump. Silverstar turned about abruptly, her eyes wide in shock. With controlled irritation, Silverstar growled, "Yes, Lavapaw, what is it?"

Lavapaw swallowed the lump and in throat, glancing at Blazefoot for support. The tabby nodded to her. Lavapaw padded up to Silverstar, and looked her leader strait in the eye. "Silverstar, you must listen and believe me. If you make Lunar - or Blazefoot or me - Explain the prophecy, this whole Clan will be destroyed. "

Silverstar's eyes flashed with annoyance. "You keep telling me that the prophecy is a dangerous secret. But my warriors are dying and suspicions are running through all of the Clans. Cats are dead, Lavapaw. How many more will die for the sake of this secret, can you tell me that?", she asked, her tone cool yet stern.

Lavapaw stood her ground. "You don't understand!", she practically screeched, "The whole Clan will die if you ever were to find out about this prophecy! StarClan knows when every cat is meant to come and join them. It was Cloudleaf's and Dashfur's and Sunpool's time! Only Blazefoot and I can bear the weight of this prophecy. If you were to find out the entire future of StormClan, you would try to change your own destiny and it would result in the total loss of StormClan!"

She could see that her mentor still didn't understand. Lavapaw's sleek blood-red fur bristled. "You must believe me! You will all die if you don't!", she yowled at the top of her lungs.

Silverstar gave a calm mew for Lavapaw to cool down. Lavapaw sat down, glaring expectantly at her leader. Silverstar seemed to be thinking of what Lavapaw had said. After a moment of tense silence, she mewed, "I do believe you, Lavapaw. You have never lied to me before."

Lavapaw gave a huge sigh of relief. She heard Blazefoot do the same. "But,", Silverstar continued, "Lunar is still on our territory eating our prey. He needs to leave before leaf-bare." She glanced down as her apprentice. "Is it alright if he does?", she asked evenly. Lavapaw smiled for the first time that day. "Yes. He will be safe in the pine forest. That's where he came from."

Silverstar signaled for her deputy Spottedpath to continue on with Blazefoot and Littlespots to tell Lunar to leave, and the patrol set back for camp. Lavapaw smiled up at Silverstar, thrilled that her leader had chosen to trust StormClan's fate to StarClan.

Just at the patrol was entering camp, Lavapaw caught a glimpse of ginger fur as Foxpaw followed his mentor Doveheart into the forest for training. He was grumbling under his breath, his fur fluffed out angrily in all directions. Lavapaw felt her heart do a flip of joy, and she had to keep herself from laughing. She glanced up at she sky, thanking StarClan for allowing her to fall in love with the cat who she was destined to be with. She cut her eyes to the other apprentice once more. Yes, this cat would need some convincing. But in time, he would yield to the power of his own fate.

"A storm is indeed coming,", she thought to herself, "But Silverstar, Tangleshadow, Foxpaw, and I will be here to fight it."

~Lavapaw


~~Silverstar

Days Of Computer Problems...

In case you were wondering, I wasn't on for the last few days because my internet connection just decided to totally shut down all of a sudden. I'm answering comments now, and hoping it doesn't just quit on me again.

~~Silverstar

Fogpaw's Warrior Ceremony And Time For Truth

All cats old enough to catch their own prey join beneath Crystalline Stone for a naming ceremony!

Fogpaw, our eldest apprentice, is ready to receive her warrior name! Her mentor Rosedapple has taught her well, as did her deceased mentor Sunpool.

I, Silverstar, leader of StormClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down upon this apprentice. She has trained hard to learn the ways of your noble code, and I give her to you as a warrior in turn.

Fogpaw, do you promise to follow the warrior code and to protect and defend this Clan, even at the cost of your own life?

(She agrees)

Then by the powers of StarClan I give you your warrior name. Fogpaw, from this moment on you shall be known as Fogdawn. StarClan honors your faithfulness.

We welcome you as a full warrior of StormClan!

Fogdawn! Fogdawn! Fogdawn!


Now that I am completely recovered from greencough, it is time to get the truth out of Lunar the fox, and our own cats Blazefoot and Lavapaw. I would like Firewhisker, Ivythorn, Leapingsong, Tangleshadow, Littlespots, Doveheart, Cometblaze, Mosspaw, Blazefoot, and Lavapaw to come with me out to the hollow tree where Lunar is staying. We must learn about the prophecy that has already taken the lives of several of our warriors. This cannot continue.

(I'll post later about what happens)


~~Silverstar

A New Kit Born And Rouge Scent

All cats old enough to catch their own prey join beneath Crystalline Stone for a Clan meeting!

Firstly, I have a good announcement. Goldenpelt had her kit today! Her name is Ashkit. Welcome to the Clan, little warrior! The nursery needed a some new cats. Congratulations Goldenpelt and Shadowclaw! Your daughter will make a great warrior someday.

Next, Duskgaze's patrol just brought back the news of finding rouge scent on our territory again. The cat who killed Cloudleaf and Dashfur may still be around.

Unfortunately, Spottedpath has caught greencough. But luckily the medicine cats say I should be all better by tomorrow morning. I will be in charge of patrols with the senior warriors to help me out.

~~Silverstar

The Latest Apprentice

All cats old enough to catch their own prey join beneath Crystalline Stone for a Clan meeting!

I only have one quick announcement. We have a new apprentice named Hazelpaw joining StormClan today! Let's all welcome her.

Hazelpaw! Hazelpaw!

This young cat will need a mentor. Brackenstorm, please step forward. You have not been with us long, but you are an experienced cat and you have much to teach an apprentice. You will be Hazelpaw's mentor.

Also, Peachblossom is returning to her warrior duties now.

~~Silverstar

New Apprentice Ceremony And Two New Cats

All cats old enough to catch their own prey join beneath Crystalline Stone for a naming ceremony!

Gorsekit, the son of Peachblossom and Thrushfeather, has reached 6 moons of age and is ready to become an apprentice!

Gorsekit, until you receive your warrior name, you shall be known as Gorsepaw. Streamheart, please come forward. You are ready for your first apprentice, so you will be Gorsepaw's mentor.

Gorsepaw! Gorsepaw! Gorsepaw!

(Peachblossom, would you like to continue your duties as a warrior?)

The nursery is now getting rather empty. I hope Ebonyspirit and Goldenpelt will have their litters soon.


Speaking on new kits on the way, I would also like to welcome two new cats to StormClan! Nighteyes and his mate Cloudbreeze. Cloudbreeze is expecting kits, just in time too, so she is moving into the nursery. Welcome to the Clan both of you!

Nighteyes! Nighteyes! Cloudbreeze! Cloudbreeze!


In other news, I am still healing from greencough. As soon as the medicine cats clear me, I will lead out a patrol to get the truth from Lunar the fox... And from Blazefoot and Lavapaw. We must figure out this prophecy before any other warriors die.


~~Silverstar

Three More Members For StormClan

All cats old enough to catch their own prey join beneath Crystalline Stone for a Clan meeting!

Three new cats have asked to join StormClan today! They are Blossomwhisker, her mate Dewpelt, and their son Rockpaw. Welcome them to StormClan with me!

Blossomwhisker! Dewpelt! Rockpaw!

Rockpaw will need a mentor. His parents have made a request. Leafheart, please come forward. You are ready for your first apprentice, so you will be Rockpaw's mentor.


~~Silverstar

Death Of Two Warriors

All StormClan cats join beneath Crystalline Stone for a Clan meeting!

Cloudleaf and Dashfur were just found on the border, dead. There was rouge scent all around them. They must have been out hunting and were ambushed. Duskgaze tracked the rouge scent to the Twolegplace, where is vanished.

If the rouges come back, they will pay for the murder of our warriors. I want all of StormClan to keep a sharp eye out for them. But tonight we will hold a vigil for these cats, who died defending their Clan from the evil cats. Cloudleaf and Dashfur are watching us from StarClan now.

~~Silverstar

Greencough Recovery, New Cats, And Ceremonies

Silverstar, her voice weak, calls, "All cats old enough to catch their own prey join beneath Crystalline Stone for a naming ceremony and Clan meeting!"

"I have started to recover from greencough, but Cometblaze says I'm not well enough to assume full duties yet. I do, however, feel well enough to make important announcements.


One of our important annoucements is that we have several new members joining today! Brackenstorm a senior warrior, Whiteblaze a warrior, and Wildpaw an apprentice. Welcome to StormClan.

Brackenstorm! Brackenstorm! Whiteblaze! Whiteblaze! Wildpaw! Wildpaw!

Wildpaw will need a mentor. Goldenstream, please step forward. You mentored Petalbreeze well for the last two moons of her training, and you are ready for another apprentice. You will be Wildpaw's mentor.


Now it is time for two warrior ceremonies! Owlpaw and Maplepaw have completed their training, and today they will receive their warrior names. Their mentors Minteyes and Bramblefoot have taught them well.

I, Silverstar, leader of StormClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down upon these apprentices. They have trained hard to learn the ways of your noble code, and I give them to you as warriors in turn.

Owlpaw and Maplepaw, do you both promise to follow the warrior code and to protect and defend this Clan, even at the cost of your own lives?

(They agree)

Then by the powers of StarClan I give you your warrior names.
Owlpaw, from this moment on you shall be known as Owlmoon. StarClan honors your intelligence.
Maplepaw, from this moment on you shall be known as Mapleheart. StarClan honors your skill.

We welcome you both as full warriors of StormClan!

Owlmoon! Owlmoon! Mapleheart! Mapleheart!


An apprentice ceremony is due now, as Sundapple's kits have reached six moons of age and are ready to become apprentices. Pantherstep and Sundapple are very proud of them, I'm sure.

Maplekit, Dewkit, and Bearkit, from this moment on until you receive your warrior names, you shall be known as Maplepaw, Dewpaw, and Bearpaw.

Flowerheart, Rockbelly, and Splashsky, please come forward. Flowerheart is ready for her third apprentice, and Rockbelly and Splashsky, though young, have much to teach apprentices.

Flowerheart, you will mentor Dewpaw. Teach her your bravery.
Rockbelly, you will mentor Maplepaw. Teach him your loyalty.
Splashsky, you will mentor Bearpaw. Teach him your kindness.

Dewpaw! Dewpaw! Maplepaw! Maplepaw! Bearpaw! Bearpaw!

Sundapple will be returning to her duties as a warrior now.


Last but not least, Dragonheart and Eagletalon feel that it is their time to retire to the elders' den. They have served this Clan well as senior warriors and they will continue to grant wisdom to the younger cats.

Dragonheart and Eagletalon, is it your wish to give up the name of warrior and go to join the elders?

(They agree)

StormClan thanks you both for the service you have given us. I call upon StarClan to give you many seasons of rest.

Dragonheart! Dragonheart! Eagletalon! Eagletalon!


I am going back to my den now. Spottedpath will continue to care for the Clan until I am better."


~~Silverstar

Apprentice Ceremony For Two Kits

All cats old enough to catch their own prey join beneath Crystalline Stone for a naming ceremony!

Shadowfur's kits have reached 6 moons of age and are ready to become apprentices!

Foxkit and Dovekit, please step forward. Until you receive your warrior names, you shall be known as Foxpaw and Dovepaw.

Tangleshadow and Doveheart, please step forward. Tangleshadow has never mentored an apprentice for more than a few moons, due to injuries and such keeping her from training. Being our fifth in command, she needs to have the experiance of training a young cat through all their apprenticeship. Doveheart used to be a kittypet, but being in StormClan has taught her much and she has become a brave and loyal warrior.

Tangleshadow, you will mentor Dovepaw. Teach her your bravery and independence.
Doveheart, you will mentor Foxpaw. Teach him your kindness and wisdom.

Dovepaw! Dovepaw! Foxpaw! Foxpaw!

Shadowfur may now return to her duties as one of our senior warriors.

~~Silverstar

Kits Born, New Member, And Warrior Ceremony

All cats old enough to catch their own prey join beneath Crystalline Stone for a naming ceremony!

Though I still have greencough, the medicine cats say I'm well enough to make important announcements. And I would like to announce some great news! Whiteheart had her kits this morning! Her sister Rockbelly helped her because the medicine cats were busy. out gathering herbs. She had two kits, a tom named Stormkit and a she-cat named Mistkit.

Also, we have a new warrior joining us! Whiteheart's mate Mudpelt has decided to join our Clan as a warrior. Welcome Mudpelt! I am sure you will enjoy life in StormClan.

Mudpelt! Mudpelt!


Now it is time for me to make one of our apprentices a warrior as I promised. Tumblepaw has been training for a long time and has learned much. Her mentor Pebblespots has taught her all he has to offer. She has passed her assessment, and today she will receive her full warrior name!

I, Silverstar, leader of StormClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down upon this apprentice. She has trained hard to learn the ways of your noble code, and I give her to you as a warrior in turn.

Tumblepaw, do you promise to follow the warrior code and to protect and defend this Clan, even at the cost of your own life?

(She agrees very eagerly)

Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. Tumblepaw, from this moment on you shall be known as Tumblepoppy. StarClan honors your agility and independence.

We welcome you as a full warrior of StormClan!

Tumblepoppy! Tumblepoppy


~~Silverstar

Greencough, Two New Cats, Nursery, New Mentor, And Assessment Due

Silverstar climbs up Crystalline Stone with less agility than usual. "All cats of StormClan,", she says, her voice hoarse, "I am afraid that I have caught greencough from some cat at the Gathering. Cometblaze says I'll have to stay in my den for a while so the rest of you don't get sick. Spottedpath will take care of things until I'm better."

"But before I get locked away in my den by our medicine cats, I would like to welcome two new cats to StormClan. Frostbird, Swiftfrost's sister, is joining as a warrior, and Redpelt is joining as an elder. Welcome!"

Frostbird! Frostbird! Redpelt! Redpelt!

"Also, I would like to say that Ebonyspirit is moving into the nursery! We have new kits on the way. Her apprentice Flamepaw will need another mentor. Shadowclaw, please step forward. You are ready for your first apprentice, so you will be Flamepaw's new mentor."

"The last thing I have to say is that Tumblepaw is due for her warrior assessment. Pebblespots has taught her all she can learn, and I'm sure he will agree"

She sighs. "I'm off to my den now. I trust Spottedpath will act as leader until I have recovered and that she senior warriors can help with patrols. I will see you soon."

~~Silverstar

Rowantwig's Betrayal, Lunar's Questioning, And The Full Moon

All cats old enough to catch their own prey join beneath Crystalline Stone for a Clan meeting!

Something unthinkable has just happened. Our deputy's son Rowantwig was just found to be a spy for DeathClan! He attacked his own mother Spottedpath and tried to kill her while they were out hunting. Spottedpath fought for her life and eventually was forced to kill him in turn.

Rowantwig's betrayal is an unexpected shock. This means that there may be more traitors among us. I do not want us to be in fear of each other, just to be aware that there are strange happenings about. *She glances at her apprentice Lavapaw*

Tonight we will sit a vigil for Rowantwig. He is still a StormClan warrior and Spottedpath needs a chance to say goodbye to her son. I realize this must be very hard for a loyal deputy like her.


I have something else to announce. Lunar the fox has been staying on our territory for a quarter moon, and while he is not causing trouble and obeying the hunting rules I set for him, it is time he told us the truth about his intentions. Tonight, before the full moon, I will take a patrol out to the hollow tree where he is staying and ask him once more about these prophecies. My patience is wearing thin, and if he refuses, we will make him leave. Blazefoot, as you will all recall, has some explaining to do himself. *She gives the orange tabby warrior a hard stare*


As I mentioned, tonight is the full moon. The following cats will accompany me to the Gathering:

Spottedpath
Cometblaze
Mosspaw
Firewhisker
Berryleaf
Duskgaze
Hawkwing
Snowfox
Hollysnow
Sandbreeze
Minteyes
Freezeflower
Skystream
Orangeflower
Graypath
Grasswhisker
Rosedapple
Eagleheart
Thrushfeather
Wildflower
Pantherstep
Goldenstream
Onecloud
Pebblespots
Silverbird
Ebonyspirit
Shadowclaw
Bramblefoot
Rockbelly
Whitemist
Stormheart
Frostwhisker
Streamsong
Thornfur
Splashsky
Petalbreeze
Doveheart
Ivythorn
Leapingsong
Silverice
Tangleshadow
Littlespots
Tumblepaw
Owlpaw
Fogpaw
Moonpaw
Snowpaw
Flamepaw
Maplepaw
Sootpaw
Spiderpaw
Mousepaw
Fernpaw
Lavapaw
Flowerpaw
Bluepaw
Troutpaw
Streampaw


~~Silverstar

Sunpool's Death

Something terrible has just happened on our territory. Sunpool was just found dead on the thunderpath. Cometblaze and Mosspaw find no evidence of foul play by our enemies, so it would appear that she was chasing down prey when she was hit.

Sunpool died in the line of duty, hunting to feed her Clanmates. She will always be remembered and horored by all of StormClan. Tonight we will sit a vigil for this brave warrior.

Sunpool's apprentice Fogpaw is in need a new mentor. Rosedapple, please come forward. You are ready for your first apprentice, so you will be Fogpaw's new mentor.

~~Silverstar

Many New Warriors And Kits

All cats old enough to catch their own prey join beneath Crystalline Stone for a Clan meeting!

We still have not heard from our missing warrior, but I have some good news. We have eight cats who have come to us today wishing to join StormClan! They are Flameblossom, Mapleleaf, and Grayclaw the warriors, Streampaw the apprentice, Thunderstorm the queen, and Thunderstorm's kits Robinkit, Featherkit, and Hollykit. Welcome to StormClan!

Flameblossom! Mapleleaf! Grayclaw! Streampaw! Thunderstorm! Robinkit! Featherkit! Hollykit!

Streampaw will need a mentor. Grasswhisker, please come forward. You are ready for your first apprentice, so you will be Streampaw's mentor.

Make yourselves at home in our Clan.


(Sorry for not adding you sooner, I've been busy again)

~~Silverstar

Missing Warrior And Half Moon Tonight

All cats old enough to catch their own prey join beneath Crystalline Stone for a Clan meeting!

Falconflight has gone missing! I have questioned Lunar, who is still living in our territory in the old tree, but he claims he has nothing to do with it. From now on I want a guard outside of his tree. Spottedpath will see to this. I have granted Lunar permission to hunt on the strip of land beside the pine grove, and I want a warrior to follow him there also. He must hunt sparingly and not interfere with out patrols. He seems to be obeying this rule well at present.

Tonight is the Half Moon. Cometblaze and Mosspaw will be setting out tonight to share tongues with the StarClan at the Moontree. I would like some guards of your choice to accompany you, for I fear you must go strait through the pine grove this time. Going the long way around is even more treacherous, as I have seen. I would like to you to inquire more into the prophecy.

Keep a sharp eye out for anything suspicious in out territory. That is all for now.


~~Silverstar

Ceremonies For Three Warriors And Three Apprentices

All cats old enough to catch their own prey join beneath Crystalline Stone for a naming ceremony!


Petalpaw, Splashpaw, and Thornpaw have completed their warrior training. They proved this at the battle yesterday. Their mentors Goldenstream, Brightfire, and Pineshadow have taught them well, and they agree that their apprentices have learned all that they can. I'm sure Petalpaw's former mentor Silversun is proud of her too.

I, Silverstar, leader of StormClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down upon these three apprentices. They have trained hard to learn the ways of your noble code, and I give them to you as warriors in turn.

Petalpaw, Splashpaw, and Thornpaw, do you promise to follow the warrior code and to protect and defend this Clan, even at the cost of your own lives?

[They agree]

Then by the powers of StarClan I give your your warrior names.
Petalpaw, from this moment on you shall be known as Petalbreeze. StarClan honors your independence.
Splashpaw, from this moment on you shall be known as Splashsky. StarClan honors your kindness.
Thornpaw, from this moment on you shall be known as Thornfur. StarClan honors your dedication.

We welcome you all as full warriors of StormClan!

Petalbreeze! Petalbreeze! Splashsky! Splashsky! Thornfur! Thornfur!


Now it is time for another ceremony. Tangleshadow's three kits have reached their sixth moon and are ready to become apprentices!

Flowerkit, Bluekit, and Troutkit, until you receive your warrior names, you shall be known as Flowerpaw, Bluepaw, and Troutpaw.

Thrushfeather, Snowfox, and Skystream, please come forward. Snowfox and Skystream have been good mentors in the past, and it is time that Thrushfeather got apprentices of his own.

Thrushfeather, you will mentor Troutpaw. Teach him your loyalty.
Snowfox, you will mentor Bluepaw. Teach her your skill.
Skystream, you will mentor Flowerpaw. Teach her your bravery.

Troutpaw! Troutpaw! Bluepaw! Bluepaw! Flowerpaw! Flowerpaw!


~~Silverstar

Return From HailstormClan

Silverstar leaps up onto Crystalline Stone, the fur around her paws stained red. "Our patrol has returned from HailstormClan camp! We won the fight against the attacking AirClan. Our small patrol outnumbered them by many." She turns her eyes to her paws. "But I am afraid that we have suffered loss. Stormfire and Iceclaw followed us into battle and were killed by Russettalon of HailstormClan."

Yowls rise from the warriors of StormClan, especially of those who had opposed Silverstar's aiding the enemy Clan. Silverstar swishes her tail for silence. "Let me finish! I will tell you the whole story. When Stormfire and Iceclaw entered HailstormClan camp, Russettalon saw them and swiftly killed Iceclaw without giving him a chance to fight back. Stormfire, furious at his brother's death, attacked Russettalon and she, in an unfamiliar move, killed him also."

"Bramblestar, one of the joint leaders of HailstormClan, saw what her warrior had done and was horrified. She was about to leap on Russettalon when Windstar, the other leader, stopped her. Bramblestar started to realize that they had been foolish not to accept StormClan's alliance from the beginning and attacked Windstar. After Windstar was killed, Bramblestar exiled Russettalon."

The Clan was silent for a moment, then Thistletail called out, "But that still means two warriors were lost! What did that gain us! HailstormClan are too weak to be good allies, you shouldn't have trusted them!"

Silverstar turns her glowing green eyes to him and says calmly, "You are wrong, Thistletail. I am aware that HailstormClan is small. I am also aware that Bramblestar herself once attacked StormClan with murder on her mind. But cats learn, and alliances shift. HailstormClan's alliance is one of the most valuable in the forest."

When her Clan looks confused, Silverstar goes on, "Do you not see? HailstormClan have been long-time friends with ClawClan and DeathClan. If they pretend to still be allies to Deadheart and Stalker, then they can gain valuable information that may prevent more battles in the future. The death of Stormfire and Iceclaw was not in vain. In some odd twist of fate, they have secured a firm alliance with a valuable source that may never have been achieved. My original idea when I agreed to help them was that HailstormClan would be in debt to us. But now not only do they owe us for saving them, the evil half of their command has been killed."

She gazes over her Clanmates. "You will now see that the decision to have mercy on the enemy was a wise one. Stormfire and Iceclaw will never be forgotten. They have given their lives honorable for their Clans, and they may have, by their deaths, saved the lives of many cats to come. Tonight we will hold a vigil for them."

Silverstar is about to leap down but stops. "There is one more thing I would like to announce. Petalpaw, Splashpaw, and Thornpaw fought like warriors, and I beleive they have completed their training. But tonight is a time of mourning. These three apprentices will be made warriors at dawn tomorrow."

~~Silverstar

To The Enemy's Aid

Silverstar jumps swiftly back up to Crystalline Stone. "HailstormClan are under attack!", she yowls. Some of her Clanmates look at her with confusion or resentment, but she continues, "They may be enemies, but I will not just sit around and let even my foes be murdered and wiped out as MountainClan were. Two of their warriors have come to us for help. There is no time to waste."

"Spottedpath, you will stay here to keep an eye on camp. I want Shadowtail, Tawnyheart, Bramblefur, Stripedclaw, Streamsong, Frostwhisker, Stormheart, Brightfire, Goldenstream, Thrushfeather, Duskwing, Streamheart, Pineshadow, Whitemist, Flameflight, Lavapaw, Petalpaw, Splashpaw, Thornpaw to come with me to HailstormClan. We will set out right away, follow me!"

~~Silverstar

Four New Members, Kits Coming, And A Senior Warrior

All cats old enough to catch their own prey join beneath Crystalline Stone for a Clan meeting!


We have four new cats joining us today! Firstly, our latest warrior is named Aquafern. I trust she will serve StormClan well. Welcome to the Clan, Aquafern.

Aquafern! Aquafern!


The other three cats are 4 moon old kits who were discovered by Graypath on her patrol this morning. Their names are Echo, Wolf, and Lily. Because they do not need milk, Violetfur can take care of them until they are old enough to become apprentices. But these kits will need Clan names if they are to be part of StormClan.

Echo, Wolf, and Lily, from this moment on until you become apprentices, you shall be known as Echokit, Wolfkit, and Lilykit.

Echokit! Wolfkit! Lilykit!


Next, I would like to inform you all that we have new kits on the way! Goldenpelt is expectings kits with Shadowclaw. Congrats both of you! You will make great parents. Goldenpelt will be moving into the nursery now.


Last but not least, it is time to make one of our loyal cats a senior warrior. Tawnyheart, please come forward. You have served StormClan well for a long time, and you deserve to become one of our trusted senior warriors.

Tawnyheart! Tawnyheart!


~~Silverstar

Emergency Meeting

I want Spottedpath, Firewhisker, Ivythorn, Goldenheart, Shadowtail, Leapingsong, Tawnyheart, Shadowfur, and Littlespots to report to my den at once. We have important things to discuss.

~~Silverstar

Events In The Forest, Part 1

Silverstar led the way, her tail still fluffed up. A little ways outside of camp, Spottedpath and Tangleshadow saw a skinny black fox with a white-tipped tail.

The deputy and queen had never seen Lunar, and had imagined him like Rosa; A large cruel fox, scarred from battle, with small evil eyes. But Lunar looked so peaceful, so wise, so sorrowful, that they almost felt sorry for him. Silverstar too felt this, though she did not know why.

Next to Lunar sat the familiar orange tabby figure of Blazefoot. He did not look outwardly different, and he was not injured at all. But his face looked so much different before. You could tell at once from the way his amber eyes sparkled that he was a wiser, braver cat. He sat right next to Lunar, and the two exchanged a happy glance as the three she-cats approached. It was obvious that Blazefoot considered the black he-fox a friend.

"Greetings,", Lunar said in perfect cat, his voice crisp and friendly. His dark eyes looked Silverstar up and down. Silverstar met his gaze with a glowing green glare. Lunar smiled. "I have waited long to meet you, Silverstar. You remind me so much of your sister." Silverstar was caught off guard. "Cupcake?", she asked in disgust. Lunar frowned. "No. Not that one." Lunar glanced down as Blazefoot, who was staring at Tangleshadow longingly but not moving from his position. "Blazefoot, she still doesn't know?", he asked in a yip. Blazefoot moved his gaze away from his mate and shook his head without a word.

Silverstar cleared her throat. "I believe the both of you have a lot of explaining to do. First of all, I...", she started, but stopped when she saw the expression of unease on Lunar's face. "So much like her... So proud, so official..." Silverstar cleared her throat again and sat down, giving the fox a cold look. "As I was saying. Blazefoot, where have you been this whole time?", she asked, turning to her warrior.

Blazefoot had been staring at Tangleshadow again. "Blazefoot?", Silverstar repeated softly. Blazefoot turned his eyes over to her, his expression somewhat blank. "Where have you been?", the StormClan leader asked, a little more impatiently. Blazefoot seemed to snap back into reality. He glanced at the group, and then at Lunar. Lunar whispered something to him, and Blazefoot mewed, "I will have to tell you later."

Silverstar looked annoyed, but she nodded. "Blazefoot, you are to come back to camp with us. Lunar can stay in the hollow tree." Lunar dipped his head, and padded off to the tree. Blazefoot, still not saying a word, waved a sad farewell to his friend, and followed Silverstar.


~~Silverstar

Blazefoot Is Back!

Silverstar leaps up onto Crystalline Stone, her fluffy tail bristled. "All of StormClan join beneath Crystalline Stone!"

StormClan gathering around, looking confused at their leader's nervousness. Silverstar glances, over them, and says slowly, "Do you remember that black fox that was speaking to Rosa, the one she calls Lunar? My old friend Sandfoot also mentioned him. Well, this Lunar is back. And he has brought Blazefoot with him. They are waiting outside of camp."

Confused and angry mews come up from the crowd. Silverstar flicks her ears for silence. "Blazefoot is fine. He is just... well, different. Changed, you might say. You'll see soon enough.", she says, her green eyes uncertain. She sees her deputy and Blazefoot's mate sitting the crowd. "Spottedpath and Tangleshadow, come with me. They are waiting to speak with us."

The three she-cats walk through the crowd and out the back exit, while the rest of StormClan start muttering among themselves.

~~Silverstar

Farewell Silversun

All StormClan cats join beneath Crystalline Stone! It is time to say farewell to one of our members.

Silversun was born in HailstormClan, but she came to join StormClan when she realized the evil around her. She brought her kit Streamheart with her, and soon gave birth to four more kits, Frostwhisker, Stormheart, and our lost apprentices Bumblepaw and Berrypaw. Her loyalties were rightly doubted at first, but it did not take long for us all to trust and respect this brave she-cat. She even worked her way up to having the honor of becoming the mentor of Petalpaw. She has certainly been a great warrior.
But today, Silversun is leaving StormClan. Her kits Bumblepaw and Berrypaw are still missing, and she will not rest until she knows their fate. I understand her reasons. So Silversun, on behalf of all of StormClan, I wish your farewell, and for StarClan to always light your path wherever your search takes you. Good luck.

Silversun! Silversun!


Petalpaw will need a new mentor. Goldenstream, you are ready for your first apprentice, so please come forward. You will be Petalpaw's new mentor.


~~Silverstar

Back From Moontree, Three Cats Lost, And One New Member

I have returned from Moontree! I bring both bad and good news. First, the bad.

As you see, only Littlespots and Minteyes have returned with me. That is because Lightningpelt, Rainstripe, and Birdsong were captured by Twolegs along the way. We could not save them. But Birdsong, who was born a kittypet, has told me that most Twolegs do not harm cats. We can only hope that they will be guided by StarClan back to their Clan.

Also, StarClan did not tell me anything new. Cloudfall... and old friend of mine I guess you could say, he is medicine cat of a Clan called NightClan... came to me and repeated the prophecy.
Cloudfall is not dead though, he is still among the living but he is very far away. But he promised to try and find StormClan. If any of you find a white tomcat with two colors of eyes, one blue and the other green, take him to me at once and do not harm him. We were... very close in the old territory.


Even though we have lost Lightningpelt, Rainstripe, and Birdsong to Twolegs, I do have some good news. We met up with our new warrior Rockbelly's sister Whiteheart along the way, and she is joining StormClan! She will be moving into the nursery, for she is very close to kitting.

Whiteheart! Whiteheart!


~~Silverstar

ALL STORMCLAN CATS PLEASE READ! I Will Be Gone Two Days!

All StormClan cats join beneath Crystalline Stone!

I have a feeling that I need to go to Moontree to speak with StarClan. I will have to take the long way around the pine forest because I fear ClawClan and DeathClan are living there. I will be back in a few days. I want Littlespots, Minteyes, Lightningpelt, Rainstripe, and Birdsong to come with me. I know you have not had warrior training Birdsong, but you need a chance to get out of the nursery. Violetfur can look after the nursing queens.

I will set out tonight. Spottedpath will be in charge of StormClan while I am gone, with Ivythorn and Firewhisker to assist her with patrols.

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I am going camping Friday and Saturday! This came up kind of suddenly, otherwise I would have posted about it sooner. So I'll be leaving early tomorrow morning and be back late Saturday evening, or so I think. Until then, StormClan, farewell!
(I'm not actually going to the blog Moontree by the way, I'm just saying I am)

~~Silverstar

Warrior Joining Today

All cats old enough to catch their own prey join beneath Crystalline Stone for a Clan meeting!

We have another warrior joining StormClan! Please make Whitemist welcome in our Clan. I trust she will be a loyal member.

Whitemist! Whitemist!


~~Silverstar

DeathClan Murderers!

All StormClan cats join beneath Crystalline Stone! Something tragic has happened.

This morning, our deputy's mate Blizzardfire and her daughter Mintfrost went out hunting together. When they didn't return in due time, Spottedpath became worried about them and called together a search party to go with her to find them. The search party found our missing warrior Blazefoot's scent near camp. They followed the trail, and found the bodies of Blizzardfire and Mintfrost in the hunting grounds, surrounded by blood and DeathClan scent.

Rosa from ClawClan has killed Featherpaw, and now DeathClan has killed Blizzardfire and Mintfrost. We cannot let this continue. But Tangleshadow has a strange feeling that something bad will happen if we attack either Clan. Tangleshadow has an unusual connection with StarClan for an ordinary warrior, and overtime I've learned to trust her predictions.

But do not trouble yourself Spottedpath. Your mate and kit WILL be avenged! Just not yet.

Tonight we will sit a vigil for these two brave warriors. The fur between their claws proved that they fought to the end, sacrificing their lives in the process of protecting their Clan. They are in StarClan now looking down upon us.

~~Silverstar