{$title} Jadethorn takes over organizing border patrols after the disappearance of Wolfpack
There's only two types of people in the world
The ones that entertain, and the ones that observe
The rosetted pelt of the night guard moves through the camp at a brisk pace, muscles pulled taut as she stepped onto the roots of the great tree where Sablestar usually stood. It wasn't the first time she was placed in this position and, with the recent meeting's news, it most certainly wouldn't be her last. On top of losing the second father of her brood, the wretched pocosin they had to endure showed no signs of releasing it's hidden prey. Hunger gnawed at everyone's insides. Muscles were losing their energy. Ribs were peeking through their wet fur. Even her kits... Her dear gemstones... Having to step out of the nursery under the tutelage of others not of their blood. Others that she doubted would teach them the right ideals... The ideals bound in strength and pride, as their parents had envisioned.
With a scowl across her muzzle, tail tip twitching in agitation, Jadethorn took a breath before raising her head and calling the clan to attention. "Shadowclan!" A pause, as she waited for eyes to find her form before continuing. "As you all know, we have been abandoned by our deputy, but that does not mean borders should go unmarked. We will not show weakness during this time. Our missing ranks shall be kept to ourselves until our leader deems otherwise." The night guard would not allow the other clans to look down on them. Shadowclan was a force to be reckoned with, and will stay that way, even without a formal deputy in place. They had survived in the beginning without a second in command, and they would do it again.
"We'll start with our forest dwelling neighbors. Marrowkeeper!" Toxic green found the pure white molly, among the dark muck and mud of the camp, with ease. She had shown promise in how she acted during their last conversation. "You will be leading the patrol to Thunderclan. Be mindful of the monsters. More have been seen recently, sporting large horns that bury the land in hard packed mountains of snow." Their no nonsense attitude would make sure to keep Thunderclan in their place. "You can take Sealdawn, Frecklefern, and Viperhowl with you." A nod before her attention is turned towards the next victim.
"Mothbite." A sneer was given. She almost didn't trust the other night guard to lead a patrol, but where he was going was of no concern to Jadethorn. "You will take Tickfrost, Grizzlypeak, and Needledrift to the river dwellers. I'm sure they're of no threat to us but it would be good to know of their internal standings. We don't need any surprises while we work through our losses." With the logical voice of Tickfrost and Needledrift, the molly hoped they could coax some information out of the more secluded clan. Maybe even see if their river could be used for some extra prey...
Next up was their furthest neighbor. The pine forest... "For Skyclan, I will be coming along. I have yet to meet the righteous dung-eaters on their own territory. However," She paused as her gaze found the white and lilac pelt of Sablestar's former apprentice. "Stoatstream will be the one leading us there. We will be bringing Flamerunner and Belladonadance along. I expect the best out of my gemstone's mentors. We will not allow Skyclan to act higher than all of us who were here before." She would see exactly where they called their home and, hopefully, what weak points they may have. After all, they had injured multiple of their clanmates, and she would not let that slide for long...
"Lastly, we have our only...ally." The last word had a grumbling hiss laden underneath it but she held her tongue on her opinion of Sablestar's trust for his moor running family. "Our newly appointed night guard, Bluegale, will be bringing our leader to go visit his family. You will also take Fleafire and Ivysnap with you. Be sure to teach my children the etiquette of the thunderpath and maybe see if Windclan would be...willing to have a hunting party on their moors. Some rabbits would do well for the freshkill pile." As much as she hated to stoop down to asking for help, any food they could get in their stomachs from the other clans' territories would keep her kits growing strong throughout leafbare.
"That is all...for now. Once borders are marked, I expect hunts happening on the way back to camp. Any time we are out in the territory should be spent trying to find prey as often as possible. We will not let leaf bare drown us in hunger. You're all dismissed. Gather your clanmates and start heading out." With the closure of her words, Jadethorn took a breath, loosened her muscles and shook her fur out. She could feel the anger roiling underneath but she kept it in check as she dropped down from the roots and towards her newly named apprentice. "Come, Amethystpaw. It's time you meet the code holders." The name dripped with venom. They thought themselves in the right. Well, the forest didn't work on special rules that they decided on. It was run by the laws of the land. Eat or be eaten. Steal or starve. Those were the rules...and no code would change that...
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HERE'S YOUR BORDER PATROLS~
To Windclan -> @bluegale (Lead), @SABLESTAR, @FLEAFIRE, & @Ivysnap -> The melting winter snow seems to have frozen over the Thunderpath as black ice! Be careful not to slip and fall as you cross!
To Skyclan -> @Stoatstream (Lead), @Flamerunner, @Belladonadance, & Jadethorn -> Leafbare snow has piled precariously on the thick tree branches above. Keep an eye out for falling piles!
To Riverclan -> @Mothbite (Lead), @Tickfrost, @Grizzlypeak, & @Needledrift -> While most water has started to freeze completely, the river appears to be still flowing. However, the edges are frozen so be careful not to step to close and risk falling in!
To Thunderclan -> @Marrowkeeper (Lead), @Sealdawn, @Frecklefern, & @viperhowl -> Large mountains of snow are piled up on both sides of the thunderpath! Monsters pass by with huge horns to make the mountains higher, be sure to avoid getting swept up and buried!
Interacting with @Amethystpaw at the end!
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Jadethorn she/her
❖ An Average Sized Black Rosette Tabby with Low White and Green Eyes
❖ Night Guard of Shadowclan
❖ 39 moons; ages on the 8th of every month
❖ speech thought attack
❖ peaceful + healing powerplay permitted
penned by Taru
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