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Prologue - New Life

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  Silentstar glanced at her mate in renewed surprise but Pantherstar could offer no words. She turned back to Valleywren, dipping her head to them in thanks before looking to the toms with bright eyes.

  “Well… then, as always, they are welcome to. I am Silentstar and this is Pantherstar, leaders of the Vagabonds. Please, come sit, you are not alone in your wishes.”

  The tabby leader attempted the meeting anew, but her voice kept getting drained out by the clan’s bewildered chatter. Clearly, this was an eventful day for everyone. Pantherstar, displeased with the conduct, rose from her position next to Silenstar and put a dark paw forward. “Silence!” the dark she-cat bellowed, a wave of silence befalling the crowd. None would dare to utter a single mew after that.

  After giving a quiet thanks to her beloved mate, Silentstar continued the meeting, returning to the topic of fledgling trials. “They are a test of skill, to see what rank would be most befitting for you so you may earn your keep,” she elaborated, nodding to the newcomers with a knowing look.

  “And to honour your new place in the clan, you shall be given official greenclaw names. Until you pledge your allegiance, or decide to leave beforehand, your names shall from hereon be Cranepaw-” glancing at the red speckled she-cat, “Orangepaw-” her icy blue eyes moved to the small, ginger feline next to them. “-Urchinpaw and Stagpaw-” she nodded to the two toms. “-And of course Spikepaw.” Silentstar’s gaze lingered on the spiky-furred tom for a moment before reviewing the large collective in full, a sense of pride bubbling in her chest.

  “Your duty now is to learn as much as possible. Until you have pledged your allegiance, you will always be free to leave if you think it in your heart that the Vagabonds is not a home right for you. In the coming days, when we know your skills and abilities, you will be assigned your mentors. Which leads me to another important ceremony today...”

  Silentstar smiled brightly at Mallowkit and hopped down the high rock with a sweeping tail. Smokebreeze gently guided the tom in front of the leader.

  “Mallowkit, I hope your scouring of our territory was exciting. We have watched you the last few days and have acknowledged your talents. Your bravery has been most impressive, and thus, you shall train to become a fighter.”

  The short molly then turned to Twistswipe who sat near Opossumpounce at the edge of the camp. The black, scarred cat noted her leader’s silent order and padded towards them, eyeing the tuxedo tom intently.

  “From this day onward you shall be known as Mallowpaw. You will be mentored under our fighters and Twistswipe will watch you most of all. I trust you will learn quick.” Both Silentstar and Pantherstar dip their heads towards the newly made greenclaw as he touches noses with his mentor. The clan erupts with congratulations and cheers, a chant forming of all the new names.

…

As the sun dips lower over the horizon, the Vagabonds go on about their duties. After the camp becoming fuller with new faces, most cats have a little more pep in their step, some gossiping about who would become mentors once trials end. After having checked up on the fledglings and organising another hunting patrol, Silentstar and Pantherstar disappeared into their shared den, tails touching. Later the two would exit, Silentstar carrying a troubled expression but quickly brushing it off once asked about it.

With the incessant sun finally setting, the air grew cooler, and everyone seemed to be breathing a bit easier.

A gatherer patrol, along with the healers, returned shortly after with yet another new cat. Heatherpond, usually always happy to chat, had been quick to excuse himself, and Fenpad, who was not so happy to chat, was just as speedy to disappear with Littlepaw blindly following their mentors. That left only Berryrobin to explain the appearance of this stranger - a small, round tom called Curly. Silentstar happily introduced herself to him… only to have to introduce herself yet again to an even larger group of newcomers.

  An odd collective of a large, black tom named Cobra, a pair of siblings Rollie and Centipede, and standing close to Cobra, an oversized kit called Orca were brought in by Twistswipe and Oppossumbounce, followed closely by a nervous Peapaw who kept glancing back and forth between the unnecessarily large cats. “Found by border,” Grumbled Twistswipe, flicking an ear at Oppossum, “They wish to join.”

  With quick introductions, the five new additions were let to settle into camp. The kit was an especially exciting addition for the caretakers as they helped settle the (not so) little one in, while the older cats had another horde of Vagabond members to pester them with whispers and questions.

ART CREDITS: Moonwyll/Moonzeal & Pingusus

CHARACTERS IN ART: Pineblossom [NPC] , Cobrapaw , Orcakit , Fernpaw, Rolliepaw & Centipedepaw

Description

Prologue - New Life

you are here

  Silentstar glanced at her mate in renewed surprise but Pantherstar could offer no words. She turned back to Valleywren, dipping her head to them in thanks before looking to the toms with bright eyes.

  “Well… then, as always, they are welcome to. I am Silentstar and this is Pantherstar, leaders of the Vagabonds. Please, come sit, you are not alone in your wishes.”

  The tabby leader attempted the meeting anew, but her voice kept getting drained out by the clan’s bewildered chatter. Clearly, this was an eventful day for everyone. Pantherstar, displeased with the conduct, rose from her position next to Silenstar and put a dark paw forward. “Silence!” the dark she-cat bellowed, a wave of silence befalling the crowd. None would dare to utter a single mew after that.

  After giving a quiet thanks to her beloved mate, Silentstar continued the meeting, returning to the topic of fledgling trials. “They are a test of skill, to see what rank would be most befitting for you so you may earn your keep,” she elaborated, nodding to the newcomers with a knowing look.

  “And to honour your new place in the clan, you shall be given official greenclaw names. Until you pledge your allegiance, or decide to leave beforehand, your names shall from hereon be Cranepaw-” glancing at the red speckled she-cat, “Orangepaw-” her icy blue eyes moved to the small, ginger feline next to them. “-Urchinpaw and Stagpaw-” she nodded to the two toms. “-And of course Spikepaw.” Silentstar’s gaze lingered on the spiky-furred tom for a moment before reviewing the large collective in full, a sense of pride bubbling in her chest.

  “Your duty now is to learn as much as possible. Until you have pledged your allegiance, you will always be free to leave if you think it in your heart that the Vagabonds is not a home right for you. In the coming days, when we know your skills and abilities, you will be assigned your mentors. Which leads me to another important ceremony today...”

  Silentstar smiled brightly at Mallowkit and hopped down the high rock with a sweeping tail. Smokebreeze gently guided the tom in front of the leader.

  “Mallowkit, I hope your scouring of our territory was exciting. We have watched you the last few days and have acknowledged your talents. Your bravery has been most impressive, and thus, you shall train to become a fighter.”

  The short molly then turned to Twistswipe who sat near Opossumpounce at the edge of the camp. The black, scarred cat noted her leader’s silent order and padded towards them, eyeing the tuxedo tom intently.

  “From this day onward you shall be known as Mallowpaw. You will be mentored under our fighters and Twistswipe will watch you most of all. I trust you will learn quick.” Both Silentstar and Pantherstar dip their heads towards the newly made greenclaw as he touches noses with his mentor. The clan erupts with congratulations and cheers, a chant forming of all the new names.

…

As the sun dips lower over the horizon, the Vagabonds go on about their duties. After the camp becoming fuller with new faces, most cats have a little more pep in their step, some gossiping about who would become mentors once trials end. After having checked up on the fledglings and organising another hunting patrol, Silentstar and Pantherstar disappeared into their shared den, tails touching. Later the two would exit, Silentstar carrying a troubled expression but quickly brushing it off once asked about it.

With the incessant sun finally setting, the air grew cooler, and everyone seemed to be breathing a bit easier.

A gatherer patrol, along with the healers, returned shortly after with yet another new cat. Heatherpond, usually always happy to chat, had been quick to excuse himself, and Fenpad, who was not so happy to chat, was just as speedy to disappear with Littlepaw blindly following their mentors. That left only Berryrobin to explain the appearance of this stranger - a small, round tom called Curly. Silentstar happily introduced herself to him… only to have to introduce herself yet again to an even larger group of newcomers.

  An odd collective of a large, black tom named Cobra, a pair of siblings Rollie and Centipede, and standing close to Cobra, an oversized kit called Orca were brought in by Twistswipe and Oppossumbounce, followed closely by a nervous Peapaw who kept glancing back and forth between the unnecessarily large cats. “Found by border,” Grumbled Twistswipe, flicking an ear at Oppossum, “They wish to join.”

  With quick introductions, the five new additions were let to settle into camp. The kit was an especially exciting addition for the caretakers as they helped settle the (not so) little one in, while the older cats had another horde of Vagabond members to pester them with whispers and questions.

ART CREDITS: Moonwyll/Moonzeal & Pingusus

CHARACTERS IN ART: Pineblossom [NPC] , Cobrapaw , Orcakit , Fernpaw, Rolliepaw & Centipedepaw