Backwritten Event Border RiverClan MALLSOFT DREAMS — RIVERCLAN PATROL

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{$title} Riverclan pays a surprise visit to Windclan's borders. It seems like Riverclan wants to discuss something?
He hated this.

The journey to Windclan was arduous and it wasn't just because of how far the other clan was from their home, but it was due to how suffocating the patrol was. Pigeonpearl was a part of his council and while he was more than aware of their strained (putting it extremely lightly, huh) relationship due to the more than amazing council meeting... He was not fully prepared by how much she made it known with cold silence and eyes that judged his every step. As for Stormswirl? It felt as if the warrior wanted to combust Pikestar through glares alone. Downyfeather was the only one who was somewhat okay... In short, he just wanted to be in his nest already. Sleeping to forget this most atrocious patrol.

It is only when a familiar scent reaches his nose that he stops. Definitely no mouse or dog. He had only vaguely gotten a hint of Windclan's scent from Maremane. It wasn't foul smelling or anything like that, but he couldn't pin point what exactly it was. They had smelled like smoky woods, yet there was a hint of something earthy? It was hard to explain.
"I'm picking up their scent. We'll move carefully from here on out. The last thing we want is to accidentally wander into their lands."
While he's uncertain about Windclan actually chasing them off or resorting to violence first, he is certain of this: Riverclan can't afford any more mistakes.

Pikestar would carefully proceed, stopping every once and awhile to take in the scents. He was looking for a border marker. Given the very fact that the other clans had borders of their own, then Windclan must have borders of their own. A few sunrises have passed since Maremane wandered into their land, but that doesn't mean Windclan hasn't been marking their own borders. They must have been marking them. How often? He had no clue, but there had to be some place where the scent was the strongest. A clear sign that they've staked their claim on their land. If not... Then this would be challenging. He's almost given up hope, until he catches whiff of a powerful scent. Here it has to be here.

The silver tom looks back at his patrol and nods.
"This is as close as we can get. Now all we have to do is wait."
Oh, how he loathed waiting for far too long. However, this too was a test. Windclan did not owe them their time. Its not like they knew Riverclan would be arriving today. They were simply going about their own lives. Surviving. Just like the rest of them. If anything they could use this time to decide what they would say or how they should act.

"While we wait, I guess I should just go over what my plans are."
Couldn't hurt to take a seat either. We've been walking since sunrise and by the time we get home the moon will be shining. With a sigh, the leader takes a seat.
"I want to speak with their leader and make it clear that our borders are to be respected. Then, I'll inform to be wary of Shadowclan. Is that fine with everyone?"
While he doesn't look at Pigeonpearl, he hopes she doesn't use this to her advantage and start airing out their business. It was obvious enough that something happened between the pair. All he was asking was whether or not they thought he should add more to the agenda. He wouldn't mind, but there was a reason why it was so short. This was their first official meeting with the clan after all. They shouldn't start demanding things from them.

Whether or not they have more to add is cut short when a patrol comes into view. Windclan's patrol wouldn't have been able to hear him, but they could smell them for sure. Green eyes watched as the patrol started padding in their direction. He tries to suppress his laughter when he sees one Windclanner thoroughly confused and shocked that Riverclan would be here. Its a fair reaction, one he's certain he'll have himself if he were in the warriors paws.

The windclanners come to a stop at the edges of their border, watching them. I guess that's my cue to speak. And so, with a nod, he begins,
"Hello Windclan. My name is Pikestar. Leader of Riverclan."
He can't afford to think of their reaction to such news. No, that would make him lose sight of his goal. The purpose of being here. He simply smiles,
"I am happy to finally meet you. Apologies for how long overdue this meeting is. I would like to ask if I may speak to your leader?"
Hopefully that was good enough. I didn't come across as mean, right? I didn't want to waste their time, so I kept it short and simple.

// PATROL TAG: @PIGEONPEARL @SHARKPAW @STORMSWIRL @downyfeather
canonically this patrol takes place May 26th! This thread will count towards the site event with five posts on the thread as well! Feel free to jump in!
 
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As he often does, Harefoot hears the other cats before he sees them. The wind carries voices to him, unfamiliar voices. The one who speaks has an uncertain shake in his voice, but he seems to be commanding the group. Harefoot veers off his path towards the voices. I'm picking up their scent… now all we have to do is wait… I want to speak to their leader… borders… be wary of Shadowclan. Certainly interesting. Five cats stand in front of him. His expression is neutral, with maybe a hint of vague curiosity, as he surveys them steadily. One speaks up, with the same voice that Harefoot had heard before, and announces himself as Pikestar. He wants to speak to Dustystar… well… he certainly could. Though Dustystar probably wouldn't take well to criticism of her family, of who she called Windclan's allies.

"Cats of the river," Harefoot begins, "my name is Harefoot. It is good to meet you, though it seemeth you bring us ill tidings."

His eyes rest on Pikestar, heavy, as if weighing the cat in his head. Not necessarily judging, but simply trying to get the measure of him. "You carry a great burden, Pikestar, leader of Riverclan. Your voice shows it. But meetings are never overdue, nor do they tend to happen beforehand. The west wind has blown you to our borders, and the wind is never late."

He sits back on his haunches, assured by the Windclan patrol that has joined him. "You wish to speak to our leader– someone will fetch her," he looks over his shoulder at Scorchpaw, nodding his head in the general direction of their camp.

Then he turns back to Pikestar, once more pinning him down with his steady eyes. "The wind carries more than just your patrol. You spoke of Shadowclan, and of a need to be wary– ill tidings," he repeats, head tilting curiously. "What hath Shadowclan done to thy clan, Pikestar?"

HAREFOOT. 26 moons
peaceful powerplay allowed
ooc - addressing @scorchpaw and @PIKESTAR


 
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As he often did, Merrystalk was enjoying a quiet afternoon with Harefoot. Peaceful and ordinary. That was until a peculiar look crossed the other's face, the wind bristled both of their furs, and the tortie shot his other half a curious look. Scorchpaw was off nearby, up to her own thing in the vicinity of both of them. But even so, Merry's curiosity was more than piqued.

"Somethin' caught yer attention?" He purred warmly, watching the other tom walk off from where they were all heading. With a casual flick of the tail, he motioned the other cats nearby to follow. If Harefoot had heard something on the wind that even he had to investigate, then surely it'd be important to tail along.

And lo and behold, his assumption was correct, a small patrol of strange cats emerging at their border. Not scented like Skyclan to their right nor Shadowclan to their left, his ear flicked with narrowing eyes. Before being taken aback by a tom speaking up, one younger than his own brother with the title of Pikestar. Merry couldn't help but look to Harefoot, stunned. The cat was only a few moons older than they were, and he was the leader of Riverclan. Maremane had mentioned them being... On edge, so he was frankly a little put off at them being on their borders.

But before Merrystalk could speak, he was surprised to hear Harefoot speak up, greeting Riverclan in his usual manner, though he blinked, puzzled. "What're ya' sayin', they just got here how'd ya-" He began, more of a mutter than anything. But his voice fell silent as the other continued, a warm smile parted his maw as he chuckled lightly. "Harefoot they ain't gonna have no clue what yer meanin' hearin' news on the wind."

His tail brushed against the side of the other as he walked over, though it was obvious there was some unease in his eyes. "Though I ain't 'bout to dismiss what yer sayin'. Why would we have to be wary 've Shadowclan, they've been kind to us 'nd us to them in kind." Confusion knit across his brow, scanning the leader's expression.

Surely there would be little reason for the leader of a clan on the other side of Fourtrees to try and stir up issues between allies when it seems Riverclan have been on the defensive against anyone who even looks at their territory.

Merry wasn't so sure how seriously he could take the worries of a clan and leader who seemed on edge about every little thing, especially when Dustystar and Sablestar were kin, he was far more inclined to trust their own allies But then again, there was good reason why Scorchpaw ran to get Dustystar herself, it was none of Merry's business making desicsions, so he would treat Pikestar and his patrol just as kindly as he would anyone else.

He would be willing to give them the benefit of the doubt if need be, but learning their intentions to be here in the meantime seemed a wise idea. "Aye, though, do tell, has somethin' happened we ain't caught wind 'f we should know?" His tail flickered, glancing back at Harefoot again, an uneasy feeling settling in his stomach. "'m on Dustystar's council as one 've her gale guards, Merrystalk, I can try 'nd help ya'." He was quick to add in, he wouldn't blame Pikestar for not telling any random warrior the ongoing - supposed - tensions between Riverclan and Shadowclan, so hopefully it would give him peace of mind to discuss some matters in the meanwhile of Dustystar being fetched.

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Scorchpaw trails at the back of the patrol. She minds her own business, phasing in and out of listening to the casual chatter and comments of her clanmates. She might pause a time or two to investigate something- a shiny rock, strange blade of grass, or a bug- and then rush to keep up with the others. Harefoot and Merrystalk make for good company, she thinks. And there are certainly cats she can think of in WindClan she'd rather not spend a walk around the territory with. Merrystalk she has known since she was still a kit in the barn, always friendly and welcoming. And Harefoot is... Strange, but so is Scorchpaw. She holds a sort of kindredness to his aloof nature.

The chimera looks up from a grasshopper she is stalking when Merrystalk gestures their patrol to watch and follow Harefoot. Her amber eyes track after the warrior, and to her non-surprise she finds that Harefoot has come across a group of strangers. They smell... Odd. She isn't able to give it much thought before Harefoot addresses the silver tomcat as 'Pikestar' in all of his ominous speaking. Scorchpaw knows nothing of RiverClan. She has heard vague mention of them from Maremane and is familiar with their existence, but her curiosity has not driven her to seek to know them any more familiarly than that. It's simple, really. Their territories do not even touch, and Scorchpaw lacks any real desire to make nice with them

Harefoot locks eyes with Scorchpaw, and she blinks at him understanding that he means for her to go get Dustystar. "Strangers wish for us to be wary of our allies," Scorchpaw murmurs, eyes round but unreadable. She glances at Merrystalk, turns back to Harefoot, and then turns quickly to dash back towards camp in search of her leader.

  • goin' to get @Dustystar
    "speech"
  • SCORCHPAW she/her, windclan, six moons.
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    relations tbd
    peaceful and healing powerplay permitted / / underline and tag when attacking
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✪ Align my Heart, my Body, my Mind​

indentDustystar is indulging in a rare nap. The heat of summer is slowly building up, and the warmest parts of the day are soon becoming... difficult to work through. So, instead of wasting precious energy working through heat exhaustion, she's deciding to rest in the shade of the tallrock. She'll work into the evening, to make up for it.

indentHer siesta is interrupted when Scorchpaw comes to get her. She's awake enough to notice the apprentice making a beeline for her, from across camp, so she lifts her head off her her paws and blinks the sleep out of her eyes. "Excuse me? Do you need something?" Her fur is mussed from her nap, crushed completely flat on one side of her body and covered with a thin layer of dust, but she still holds her chin high, doing the best to project the image of a perfect leader. Her role doesn't end just because It's hot, after all.

(feel free to keep talking at the border while Dusty and Scorch walk back. She'll get there when she gets there)​

Dustystar - 26 moons - Windclan Leader


 
Pigeonpearl was never one to enjoy small talk, nonetheless small talk shared between a cat she absolutely loathes at the moment. She'd be less pissed, forgiving, even, if he just apologized. But no matter how long she waits, he never does, and her anger only boils within the confines of her chest. Her tail flicks behind her, venomous, much like a snake would move. She's sure she looks more like a guard dog when they approach the Windclan border, and so she steps off to the side when Pikestar starts to speak. She isn't his guard dog. "Keep your guard up." she mutters to Sharkpaw.

Is that fine with everyone? He doesn't look at her. She digs her claws in to the ground, gritting her teeth despite the indifferent expression on her face. She only flicks an ear in response to make sure he knew she heard him, not that he was looking at her anyways.

The first cat that approaches is nothing less than a weirdo, speaks in weird riddles, implores them to talk about Shadowclan. He doesn't even give a name. Pigeonpearl levels him with a borderline sour look, unwilling to converse with someone who doesn't own the title of star. Even if her own is unbefitting for it... She brushes that thought away. Another approaches, calls himself a gale guard, a council position like her own... But thats not Windclans leader. "We'd rather this be heard by your leaders ears, too." her voice is flat, lacks the spitfire that it normally does. An apprentice leaves to go presumably fetch their leader. Thats fine, Pigeonpearl has alllll day to play the waiting game.

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    ( life guard of riverclan, 22 moons )
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    peaceful powerplay allowed but may not be entirely welcomed
    penned by chuff

    "speech"
 

Scorchpaw slows her strides once she reaches camp, but her steps are still swift as she moves to find Dustystar. To her chagrin, the leader is napping. Just what the young apprentice needs: to disturb their leader partaking in some well-deserved rest. She winces when Dustystar sits up, clearly alarmed by Scorchpaw tracking straight for her. She comes to a shuffled stop, trying not to kick more dirt and dust over her form. It's uncomfortable to be sure; Scorchpaw is already not very social, and she is a very far cry from being close with the leader either.

"Strangers on our border wish to speak with you," Scorchpaw informs Dustystar flatly, her gaze wandering thoughtfully for a moment before it snaps back to the older molly "RiverClan. Their leader is called Pikestar." She snuffles and paws at the dust beneath her paws before continuing "Harefoot says they bring... Ill tidings." The chimera straightens up a little and turns back in the direction from whence she came. It's perhaps a bit presumptuous, but she hopes that Dustystar might find this to be urgent and head back towards the border as soon as possible.

Truthfully, Scorchpaw feels no threat here. She wants to know what RiverClan's ominous wish to meet with them is about instead.

  • "speech"
  • SCORCHPAW she/her, windclan, six moons.
    tortie x blue spotted tabby w/ low white chimera
    mentored by none (yet)
    relations tbd
    peaceful and healing powerplay permitted / / underline and tag when attacking
    penned by carat ↛ ccaarraatt on discord, feel free to dm for plots.
 

✪ Align my Heart, my Body, my Mind​

indent"Strangers on our border wish to speak with you."

indentScorchpaw hardly gives Dustystar time to respond before she turns tail and sets off from the direction she came in. Dustystar is savvy enough to recognize the request for her to follow. Diligently, she rises to her paws, and goes to catch up with Scorchpaw.

indentIt doesn't take long to reach the border. Before she can see them through the tall grass, she hears the Riverclan cats discussing with her warriors.

indent"If you need my ears, you have them." Dustystar regards the group of cats from beyond the border. At a moments glance, it's difficult to tell which cat is 'Pikestar'. None of them immediately have the air of authority that Dustystar associates with leadership. None of them look thrilled to be here either. Could it have something to do with what they'd come here to tell her?



Dustystar - 27 moons - Windclan Leader


 
Harefoot is a strange one and that was saying something. Pikestar has met his fair share of odd cats, but Harefoot takes the cake. The oddness is not his words, but the demeanor in which he carries himself. Its as if the windclanner was a walking riddle than an actual cat. Although, if he was being honest. If he said these same things while scowling or snarling, I would've ran all the way home. Best not to risk anything. It doesn't help in the slightest that Harefoot was taking him in. With the way things had gone a couple of days ago he's grateful that the exhaustion and stress of it all has prevented his fur from bristling from unease.

Wavesong. That is who Harefoot reminds him of. If only a little because its strange to imagine Wavesong speaking this way. However, it appears both cats had the power to sense something beyond the surface and that in itself was powerful and equally terrifying.

Ears flick at the sound of pawsteps joining them. His attention follows that of an apprentice and another warrior. All Riveclan can do is wait and listen to the pair converse. After all, what could they even say? Its not like they knew the pair very well to insert themselves in their banter. Far too awkward. Eventually, he is met with unease. It makes little sense why the warrior would be disturbed when Riverclan hasn't done anything to warrant it. Other than having a patrol he supposes at the border, but they were following the rules and haven't shown any signs of aggression.

"Though I ain't 'bout to dismiss what yer sayin'. Why would we have to be wary 've Shadowclan, they've been kind to us 'nd us to them in kind."

Ah. Eyes widen in shock for only a moment, before he uselessly nods at the information presented to him. He had not expected Shadowclan to be friendly with another clan, especially one as new as Windclan. Wouldn't it have been easier to steal their herbs than our own? They would've been more vulnerable... Why be friendly to them and not any other clan?

Pigeonpearl's voice cuts through his own thoughts. She believes it unwise to share information with Harefoot and Merrystalk without the presence of their leader. He then thinks of Russetfall and her advice. If this was the past he would nudge Pigeonpearl as if to say please be a little nicer, but he has no right to ask her such things. And... If he was more naive he would've readily accepted Merrystalk's offer to discuss the news and how he should present it to Dustystar, but that would lessen the weight of his words. It was bad enough that he lacked experience. He did not want Windclan to see them any weaker, to find any underlying meaning. To consider them a threat and find any means of exploting them just as Shadowclan has.

"I appreciate your offer Merrystalk, but I believe it would be best to wait when your leader arrives to share this information."


Now, how should he go about this? Merrystalk had given him, Riverclan vital information that Windclan is on good terms with Shadowclan. They have an established relationship. He doubts Dustystar would so readily believe him and cast aside Shadowclan. After all, not only are their clans strangers... Shadowclan has done no wrong to them. Windclan has no reason to care for Riverclan. By all accounts its beneficial for them to maintain good relations with Shadowclan. And if Pikestar had known Dustystar and the Shadowclan leader were kin... Then he would've never done this. Dustystar would never pick a complete stranger over her own kin. However, here he was without a clue in the world about the true nature of their relationship. In spite of that, he was keenly aware of one thing. Allyship with Windclan isn't possible.

Dustystar arrives shortly. He's met the other leaders for sure and he can say safety that Hawkstar has the strongest presence. The Skyclan leader suppresses the very air around her with ease. Juniperstar carries grief with her, yet she remains ever kind. Though, one would think with her hunched back she would give an air of weakness. No, it is deceptive. If one truly looked beyond they could see the thorns. Make no mistake, Juniperstar is powerful. Those around her either fail to notice due to her restraint. As for the gray molly in front of him... He gets the sense that she is blunt and prefers it as such. A serious one...

"Dustystar, it's nice to meet you. My name is Pikestar. I had only hoped we could have met under better circumstances,"
he greets the leader with a faint nod of his head. There was no need to drag this out.
"We arrived here to warn you of Shadowclan. They have crossed into Riverclan territory and stolen our herbs, injuring many of our warriors."
The question of what has happened from both Merrystalk and Harefoot has been answered. If what they said earlier rang true, then this would be shocking news. Whether or not they doubt or believe in his words is their choice. A choice that he cares not for. The only choices that matter are those that Dustystar decides on. What Windclan choses. If the wind continues to blow for the shadows then the river must be unyielding.

In this moment he knows there are a few things weighing on the gray leader's mind. All of which stem from the question of what does Riverclan want? Are they going to ask them to betray the shadows? Are they going to ask for herbs? How could she not ponder? For if he were in paws he would question as well. Green eyes stare into yellowish green,
"Riverclan does not wish the same for you."
Our meeting is proof of that.

Pikestar opts to remain silent. Giving Dustystar the chance to listen and answer, or send them on their way. In any case, Pikestar can only hope that he has conveyed it well enough that he is not here to force anything upon Windclan. He is only here to warn the other, nothing else. The previous goal of allyship thrown out the window.
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    — leader of riverclan, former shipyard cat
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    ♱ peaceful & healing powerplay permitted — underline & tag when attacking
    ♱ penned by velou — kasaven on discord — open to plots & dms
 

Stormswirl wouldn't say she'd been glaring at Pikestar. Maybe shooting him wary glances here and there. After her talk with Frostmoth, she could only feel a nauseating nervousness around Pikestar. She was not on the council, and only had her brother to trust of what their leader had said. Regardless of the truth - of which she didn't doubt Frostmoth - he had hurt her brother. Their bond as clanmates might have been growing, but her bond with her brother was unsurmountable. They had been born together, lived together, and he had been the one to comfort her over the loss of Tangle.

No matter how Pikestar acted, Stormswirl would not forget how he had made Frostmoth doubt himself. She saw her twin as a sturdy ship cruising over waves and to see Pikestar's words send a blow through his hull hard enough to rock him... it was devastating. She did not dislike Pikestar. She didn't hate him or want him out of power, but she wished Frostmoth would be seen for the amazing cat he was.

Stormswirl sat near the back of the patrol. She did not want to be here with her leader. She didn't want to think of the ways he pushed Frostmoth around like he was disposable. She is shocked, though, at the eloquence he has when talking to this patrol. She wants to be pleased with him in this moment, but instead she felt mad, Where was this leader during meetings? Where was this leader when they were raided? She begged her hackles to lay flat and her tail to stay still as Pikestar became a different tom entirely around the WindClanners. He could have been like this from the start? She looked to her other patrolmates for a confirmation that she was not alone in her feelings. Surely someone saw this, too?