Camp cupid, you're so stupid // 06.01 meeting

[SABLESTAR]

ShadowClan stood on the precipice of being swallowed by it's own greed, it felt. At every turn did something appear, a change rearing forward, a discovery revealed. Clan life was not as lazy and repetitive as the Colony days had felt and Sablestar wondered if he should try to see it differently. To know there were other Clans about, one faithfully led by the comfort of kin. One that would not bare so much bleeding hate in the face of his warriors.

Cicadabuzz had made their choice with RiverClan. Unfortunate he could not have played the part of diplomacy sooner, and perhaps that was his fumble for not pursuing it with more urgency. In truth Sablestar preferred to stay in the cover of the pocosin. Let their enemies- should they name themselves as such- try to come to ShadowClan's border and see to it that they are either flattened by the roaring monsters that patrol the roaring path or get sucked into the muck and mire before ever seeing camp.

"ShadowClan, gather with me tonight." Sleep had not been shaken from the tuxedo's voice as he stood in front of the buttonbush guarding his den. "The forest grows smaller, it seems. I am eager for the alliance we've made with WindClan, the plains are home to kind folk. They're not like what we know from the Colony, I trust Dustystar will provide us aid should we call for it. I expect us to do the same for someone willing to call us a friend." There was a small pause as his gaze flickered between each face in front of him.

"There is still the matter of RiverClan, of course. They're quite a bit of distance away, that may just deter them from pursuing any retaliation even before they see the other perils they face should they act against us. I've hope the herbs secured will do us well, though, and benefits Cicadabuzz and Magpiepaw in the future." Burnt-honeyed eyes lock onto the wing-pelted cat for a moment longer before moving on.

"Onto more exciting news! We have apprentices to welcome; Cherryblaze's kits have reached their sixth moon." Sablestar looked to Hemlock-kit and Deathberrykit with an encouraging nod of his head for them to step forward. "Before we continue- Deathberrykit has spent quite a bit of her time as a kit already fighting as bravely as a warrior might. Her will, that perseverance, it shines like the full moon and deserves to be honored for it. Hemlock-kit, Deathberrykit, from this day on you'll be known as Hemlockpaw and Cloudberrypaw. As apprentices, you will train under the watch of your mentors and learn all you can from them. Hemlockpaw, your mentor will be Hollowmist- and Cloudberrypaw, your mentor will be Wolfpack." His deputy had implored to be capable of handling himself in wrangling up the youth of ShadowClan, and with Cloudberrypaw's shaky start in being so sick it is with hope the mottled tom could push some strength into her.

"Manchineelkit, you've also reached your sixth moon. From this day on you will be known as Manchineelpaw, and your mentor will be Tinysnail. May her wisdom guide you to your warrior name." His gaze shifted from the young graduate to Hushpaw next. "And Hushpaw, with Stonestep's sudden retirement for the elder's den, you will be reassigned to Marbleshine to continue your training."

Sablestar tipped his head with pride, giving pause as his warriors and their apprentices chanted the names of their new ranks. Once the air grew quiet, a long, tired sigh pressed through his maw as he drew on. So much to say, but he hated keeping the Clans attention at a stand-still for so long. "I will put the rumors to rest for you all here- Possumgrin has been returned to the rank of a warrior and is no longer one of my Night Guards. Alongside him, Smogmaw has also approached me with request he return to his former rank as well, many thanks to his time." He does not bother to say much else on Possumgrin, already living his shame day in and day out.

"This does, however, leave the council rather slim. To be a Night Guard is no easy task, but it is an honor, being on your Clan's council and I have been paying close attention to you all... Your loyalty will be rewarded." Sablestar's scarred gaze swept over them all before lightening into something softer as a smile curved across his lips. "That is all for this evening. Rest well, greenleaf brings with it long days of work ahead."

this heart beats cold like the devil his own

• happy graduation! as a recap:
  WINDCLAN is officialy allied with SHADOWCLAN!
  @hemlock-kit -> @Hollowmist
  @deathberrykit [RENAMED CLOUDBERRYPAW] -> @WOLFPACK
  @manchineelpaw -> tinysnail (NPC)
  @Hushpaw -> @Marbleshine
  
  @possumgrin and @Smogmaw. return to their titles as warriors, leaving several openings on sablestars council!
  congrats everynyan!
  "mew"
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  SABLESTAR— he/him ･fifty-eight moons ･leader; shadowclan ･penned by gonkpilled

  a black and white tuxedo with dark amber eyes