#cedarflame

[felidthing]

i can maybe go back on my "holly and thrush join windlcan as adults" change so that they have more like. screen time. in theory. and if meadowmist has control over hollyfang from childhood it would make more sense how badly stuck he and thrushleaf are

i have some age differences written down Somewhere but i have no idea where i might be. all i know is applestrike and sagespeckle are the same age bc i said it in a fic and committed it to canon. iirc hollyfang is the oldest WAIT I THINK I MADE AN AGE QUESTION IN A UQUIZ HOLD UP

HEH?

WHAT THE HELLLLLL. i refuse actually. that doesnt make any sense. lightningheart can be younger than applestrike idc but hollyfangs dad is mega old. its a whole thing. hollyfang CANNOT be the youngest im changing that. hes the oldest.

the age gaps on these guys are like two moons or less btw. theyre all very close in age. but even in this close in age world applestrike and sagespeckle are Basically the same age and lightningheart can be a little younger sure. hollyfang should be on the More side of older though. thrushleaf can be lightninghearts age. and cedarflame who i never talk about is like a moon younger than sagespeckle

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a day in nettleclan

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Commission for @nicks-cats !

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I wuv my family

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cedarflame and raven!

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privetcloud and cedarflame kits baby

[untoldwarriorcats]

An Important Question

“Let all cats who are able to catch their own prey gather beneath the sturdy stump for a clan meeting!” The white leader’s authoritative voice boomed through the thick brambles of BrookClan’s camp. Catching the ears of clan mates, one by one the many cats of BrookClan appeared below the sturdy stump looking expectantly up at Galestar.

A particular bunch of young cats sat in front of the crowds of cats, their pelts well groomed and fur fluffed. Clearly their mothers had spent plenty of time to make sure they looked absolutely perfect for this moment. The two russet kits whispered to each other, whilst the two black and white kits gave each other happy and excited glances. The lone white cat perched in the middle gazed off into the distance, flicking his ears listening to the hushed voices around him.. Never had he been in one place with all his clan members at once, and hearing all of them at one time was quite strenuous. He scratched at an itch behind his ear with his hind foot as Galestar spoke once more.

“Thank you all for taking the time out of your day to gather here for this very moment. Gathered here below me are five young cats who are ready to become apprentices.” In turn she looked at each of the young kits sitting eagerly, all of them looked directly at her besides Fogkit. Who was then directed by his mother placed besides the stump to listen for the leader voice solely.

“Leafkit, Beetlekit, please step forwards.” The two siblings smiled towards each other and gave some mischievous glares towards the two jealous younger siblings beside Fogkit.

“Buzzardkit, Jaggedkit, please step forwards.” The two stepped forwards, and Jaggedkit gave a sly look towards the two russet kits.

The white leader stood tall in her post and in that moment jumped down and stood before the four cats, raising her chin. “I, Galestar, leader of BrookClan call upon my warrior ancestors to look upon these young cats, for they have come of age and are ready to become apprentices under your code. From now on, Leafkit and Beetlekit shall be known as Leafpaw and Beetlepaw. Jaggedkit and Buzzardkit, from now on shall be known as Jaggedpaw and Buzzardpaw. These four apprentices shall be known as these names until they receive their warrior names. With a previous discussion with my deputy, we have come up with who each apprentice will be signed to. Cedarflame, Wolfheart, Lostvoice, please step forwards.”

The two warriors and deputy took their places besides Galestar and gazed towards the newly named apprentices.

“Leafpaw, you shall be the fourth apprentice of Wolfheart. He has told me personally that he’s willing to take on the challenge not only to have you as his apprentice, but is willing to take the toll of mentoring four apprentices at once. As previously mentioned, we are a bit low on warriors currently so for now doubled up, to quadrupled up on apprentices.” Galestar switched her gaze towards the fluffy russet tom besides the more fragile russet she-cat.

“Beetlepaw, I will take you on as my third apprentice, and I expect you to work hard, my lessons are not easy and will test every inch of you and your body.” Beetlepaw’s eyes lit up and he nodded towards his leader and now mentor happily.

“Jaggedpaw, your mentor shall be Cedarflame, you will be mentored along side Badgerpaw and Crowpaw. I expect you to listen to what you’re mentor and clan mates say.” Jaggedpaw nodded politely, and then gazed towards her brother.

“.. Buzzardpaw.” She mewed, knowing that he was the last apprentice she could speak for. The young cat gazed towards his mother with his one good eye looking for the answer he was waiting for as if it was written on her face. “Lostvoice will be your mentor alongside of Reedpaw and Harepaw. I expect the same out of you as your sister.”

To the young faded white tom, it seemed like she had been completely ignoring him. Either that or he had been placed in the crowd to where she had not seen him and skipped over him.

“U-uhm… G=galestar…?” A small squeak murmured over the excited whispers of the new apprentices. The white she-cat glanced towards the faded white tom and smiled. Of course, she soon realized soon after… he could not see her smile.

“... And lastly, Fogkit.” She mewed, before looking over her shoulder at Ambernose.

“Would you like to do the honors?” Who was the leader speaking too, he could hear that she was talking to someone else, but he had no idea who. Everyone was far to close together to differentiate smells other than Beetlepaw and Jaggedpaw were on either side of him, but he couldn’t tell which side.

Ambernose smiled nervously, and padded in between the warriors and her leader taking her place before her son.

“Fogkit.” She said quietly, drawing his attention away from what was around him to flick his head subconsciously towards the sounds he heard. He knew her voice all too well, the way she spoke towards him was soft and kind hearted, he could pick it out of any crowd.

“I have been wanting to ask you, and someone else a question.” The Russet she-cat looked up and towards the back of the crowd where a particular bengal she-cat sat besides the larger savannah she-cat, who in turn looked surprised at the fact that the medicine cat was looking at her out of all cats.

“Since as you may know, making a warrior out of you is going to be a real challenge. I’m going to give you a choice. I can take you on as my apprentice, but the choice is yours whether or not that is towards being a warrior, or a medicine cat. You do not have to make your choice now, but you will be training either way as my apprentice whichever path you choose.” A look of confusion crossed the faded white tom as he looked in the direction he thought she was.

“... You want me to be your… apprentice?... “ He mewed softly, looking to the side, or at least he thought he was looking to the side.

“Yes. Out of all the wonderful cats in our clan, we believed that I was best suited to train you. But like I said, the choice is yours to whichever path you take.” The tom nodded and gave a small anxious smile. Ambernose smiled, and took a step back, letting Galestar step forwards.

“Fogkit, from this day forwards, you shall be known as Fogpaw. And since you have agreed, you will be mentored by none other than Ambernose herself.” With that the white leader touched the top of the blind cat’s head with her nose, signifying her blessing.

The meeting continued on as Galestar announced once again that Leaf-bare would soon be upon them Sagepaw couldn’t help but cast her mint green gaze towards the medicine cat as she touched noses with her apprentice alongside the other mentors and apprentices. She still couldn’t shake the feeling that Ambernose had looked directly at her when she asked Fogpaw that question. Was she trying to hint at something? … What had those two talked about? Wildpaw had been too noisy “whispering” to her about something that slipped her mind that she hadn’t heard what was said. Was Fogpaw now Ambernose’s apprentice, or what?... Perhaps she should ask..

“Sagepaw.” A cat meowed, snapping the she-cat from her thoughts. It appears that the meeting was closed, and she had been subconsciously making her way towards the fresh kill pile… She was hungry after all. Standing before her was Ambernose with a small smile plastered to her maw.

“Yeah Ambernose? Is there something you needed? Another trip to the circle rocks?” Ambernose shook her head averting her eyes for a moment then intently looked back towards the young cat.

“No, no, not this time.. I wanted to ask you a question.”

“Uh… suuuure? What is it?” Is she going to ask what I think she’s going to ask? Sagepaw sat back on her haunches and flicker her thin tail over her paws, looking into the amber eyes of the medicine cat.

“.. I wanted to ask you, if you wanted to become an apprentice of mine. We’ve been out a lot and i’ve noticed that out of everyone you in particular seem the most intrested in herbs and what they are about.”

“... But isn’t Fogpaw yur apprentice now?..”

“... Yes, he is. But he’s not my apprentice.”

“... Aye...I am a bit confused..” Sagepaw looked around at the passing cats before looking back at the medicine cat.

“.. I want you to become the medicine cat apprentice of BrookClan. But only if you want to.”

“Aye.. but then there’d be two medicine apprentices, or whate’r?...” Ambernose chuckled, confusing the bengal even more.

“Fogpaw was given a choice, whether or not to become a medicine cat apprentice or a warrior’s apprentice, either choice he’d be mentored by me. I have a strong feeling he’ll want to try the warrior route, and … I have been thinking that I should take on an apprentice of my own for a while now.”

“... Have ya run this by Galestar yet…?”

“Yes, and she would be happy to see you become a medicine cat, but you do not have to if you do not want to.” Sagepaw looked towards her paws, serching the leaves for an answer.

“... So what do you say? Do you want to become the next medicine cat?”

[scotchclaw]

gimme cedarflame or dawncloud

[felidthing]

i think im sticking with hollyfang really not fitting in with any set group and becoming a loner that hangs around puzzle's house. dead dove do not eat: exclusively outdoor cat. but he can also visit thrushleaf in riverclan often! and thrushleaf is mates with featherleg and cedarflame, and friends with sagespeckle and troutshimmer. this is how troutholly can still win

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[honeysflame]

who are your cats favourite cats? (basically like, your ocs top five or three cats!)

alright so i May have forgotten to get around to answering this BUT here i am!! these aren’t in any particular order and also yes i will mention dead cats idc idc idc

Honeyflame is a very easy cat to get along with! She’s very open and friendly, and will seek you out if she notices that you’re having a rough time. Raising her first litter made her a very patient and understanding cat, who knows how to deal with all sorts of emotions. As of late, however, she has withdrawn quite a bit, and finds herself preferring to be alone more often than not. 

Newtfrost, Wrenclaw, Sootpath and Featherpaw- her babies! They’re truly her biggest inspiration, and she couldn’t even begin to express how much she loves them. She strives to be a cat who they can look up to and depend upon, especially considering how shaky the other parts of their upbringings were.

Badgerstep is a tom who has quickly risen in the rankings over the past few months... he’s there for her, plain and simple. He’s the one cat who has really connected with her through her grief and loss, and the one cat she can be a bit selfish with! With her kits and others she cares about, she’s put herself into a caretaker position, being there for them, whereas with Badgerstep she truly feels like he’s there for her.

Dapplecloud is another cat who has been there for a few rough patches in her life. There was a period of time where she was struck with the realization that her and Dapplecloud were the two oldest cats in the clan (which has since changed), and that information made her feel old when she wasn’t. However, out of that came a friendship she’s very grateful to have! Dapplecloud is a very level-headed, logical cat, something that can be very soothing to Honeyflame, who can get caught up in her own emotions. She’s very steady, which made the entire Situation (clan secrets!) that led to Crowstar’s promotion all the more traumatizing.

Loonwind was, to be frank, the love of her life. He matched her goofiness and wit with his own, and never failed to make her smile. That tom made her feel like she had butterflies in her belly, and was exactly what she needed. He made her feel alive, and now that he’s gone... well. The lack of closure she had with him at the end has been hard to acknowledge, let alone accept.

Cedarflame and Skywhisker are an extension of her babies. Skywhisker is a new- but welcome- addition to this group, but has helped her in the wake of Newtfrost’s leaving and Dapplecloud’s ‘retiring.’ He shares in her trauma with that whole situation, and she finds herself soothed in a way similar to when she speaks to Badgerstep. They’re able to freely talk about what happened- since they’re two of very few cats who know- and find comfort in the mother-son type of relationship that they’re yearning for. Cedarflame is another cat she can’t help but adore and spoil and dote on. He was her apprentice after her previous one was murdered, after all- she was constantly fretting over and loving him when she was his mentor, and hasn’t stopped since.

Hollyleap on the other hand is not a very friendly cat. She can be polite enough, if she’s in a good mood, but she’s quite impulsive and snarky most of the time, and can be quite lazy when she feels like it! Honestly, she’s a brat. She has a very dry sense of humor, isn’t patient with others, and finds it difficult to form new bonds and relationships.

Stormcloud is, without a doubt, Hollyleap’s favorite cat on the planet. He is kind and happy and silly and so, so full of love that she couldn’t imagine a life without him. He’s her sun, making everything brighter and warmer. For all of her teasing and hijinks with him, she feels genuine pain when he’s not happy, and wouldn’t hesitate to give him the world if it were possible- he deserves it!

Halfstream will always be her papa, no matter how many mistakes he has or will make. She’s always going to love him, even if their relationship has become more strained and awkward than she’s ever imagined it could be.

Miette was a surprise, to say the least. In all honesty, Hollyleap was ready to ignore Miette for however long she stayed in NettleClan. But since that fateful morning when Hollyleap tripped over the other she-cat’s tail, she’s been pleasantly surprised to see just how much she enjoys hanging out with her. Miette is just as snarky and bitchy as Hollyleap, and while she enjoys the opposite in Stormcloud it’s immensely satisfying to see that there are others who think the same way as her. She’s not half-bad to look at either.

Squirrelwhisker, Daisytooth and Snowclaw are her siblings and- no matter how much Snowclaw might try- Hollyleap won’t stop loving them. She’s incredibly conflicted when it comes to her younger siblings, since she feels uncomfortable with how little she can relate to their struggles. Still, she’ll try, and hopes that in time her sister will heal enough to get close.

Badgerstep has always been there, as long as she can remember. He was one of her first friends, and definitely her first friend outside the nursery. She can’t really remember the first time they met, but apparently it was because of her sneaking out of the nursery to go and meet the “scary new cats” from a weird faraway clan, and she threw a tantrum when scolded for it. And really, she thinks that suits their relationship just fine. It’s relaxed and playful, and she just loves that old guy!

Rushheart is easy to impress. He has low self-esteem stemming from his lack of speaking, so anyone who can “put up with him” is automatically in his good graces. He was (let’s be real- is) an edgy lil teenager who has a lot of pent up angst and feelings he’s not able to understand, let alone express out loud. 

Wigeonfur and Dawncloud - obviously! They’re his family, his best friends, the first cats he knows will love him regardless of what he does. He’s had his issues with both at times, but he’d give up his life for them in a heartbeat. Ruddypaw and Ashpaw also fall into this mental category of his, but to a much lesser extent given the way he acted when they were kits. He is trying to reconnect with them, but is fighting to work past his own sense of guilt and self-loathing to truly make amends.

Thrushfur is his hero, but also his mom! Even now, he sometimes finds himself a little starstruck when he’s spending time with her. It’s something he can’t help, and feels immature for, but she saved him and Dawncloud when they were kits, and makes his mom happy! What’s not to love?

Maple is his other role model, but less idolized. He has seen her struggle firsthand, and knows she’s not perfect, but he didn’t give up on her then and he isn’t planning on doing it any time soon. 

Marigoldheart is his first love. Well, infatuation, really, but there’s not a difference to him right now. She’s sweet and pretty, and reminds him of simpler days on the Journey, when he wasn’t restrained by borders that seem determined to separate those that care for each other- for no good reason! Really, he’s young and wants what he can’t have. He doesn’t actually see her often at all, going a moon or two between Gatherings if he can’t catch her at the border. Because of this, he’s been building her up in his mind- a mental, idealistic version of her. He also is completely blind to her feelings for someone else, which doesn’t help and is going to make his discovery even worse. There’s only one way for his feelings to end, and it doesn’t look pretty.

Roachwhisker is his lil buddy! Bonding over trauma that manifests in nightmares? I think so! What started as a few simple words in the middle of the night in the apprentice den has blossomed into a sweet, stable friendship that makes Rushheart feel all warm inside (hmm). He adores Roachwhisker, and enjoys his company.

[stonefangs]

who are your cats favourite cats? (basically like, your ocs top five or three cats!)

HAHA hoo boy let’s go down the line 

|| NettleClan ||

Maple:

1. Stormcloud 2. Rushheart 3. Loonwind 4. Coppertail & Minkcloud

Daisytooth: 

1. Squirrelwhisker 2. Halfstream 3. Ravenpath & Cedarflame 4. Crowstar 5. Snowclaw

Featherpaw: 

1. Ruddypaw 2. Honeyflame & Loonwind 3. Badgerstep 4. Mottlepelt

|| CreekClan ||

Minnowstream:

1. Hollyfur 2. Peachflower & Amberleaf 3. Snowflower

Raccoontail: 

1. Carpfang 2. Marigoldheart 3. Currentstar 4. Sunstripe  5. Daffodilbreeze 

|| JaggedClan ||

Stonefang:

1. Mantisstar & Thicketface 2. Her kits (all of them. All Of Them.)  3. Hollyfur 4. Badgerstep  5. Shadepelt 

Littleblossom:

1. Stonefang, Thicketface, and Mantisstar 2. Grousepelt & Lavenderstrike 3. Mintwhisker, Spidertooth, Eveningstorm, Ivyheart, and Doerunner  4. Stormcloud 5. Rockpelt 

Fidgetnose: 

1. Eveningstorm 2. Ivyheart 3. Batpaw 

Sageface: 

1. Mantisstar, Rainbelly, and Heatherface 2. Bluefang, Sedgebreeze, and Birchcloud 3. Oakjaw 

|| FogClan ||

Bramblefang:

1. Foxflame 2. Webpaw & Pricklepaw 3. Briarshine 4. Duskfang & Risingdawn 5. Lilystar 

|| Tribe of Twisted Tunnels || 

Flaming Wind: 

1. Red Moon  2. Aspen Snow  3. Firefly & Butterfly 4. Feather Mist 5. Leech Stream