Feline Warriors

Hey guys! Some of you may be unaware but we are nearing the 1 year anniversary of this RP Group. Last winter I started this Warrior Cat Community with high hopes of meeting new RP Partners and establishing new friendships and it was a total success. I have met many friendly people and I have established lasting friendships.

It is with a heavy heart I inform each and every one of you that 1 month from now on December 8th I will be closing this RP group. With college, my job, my significant other, family affairs, commissions, and other personal issues I simply cannot find time to properly maintain a RP Community anymore. It is no secret that my activity in this community has hit an all-time low and as the creator of this community that is both unprofessional and disrespectful to the individuals who put significant time into their OC and RPs.

That being said I do ask that no one try and continue the “Sunclan” legacy. I trust many of you but my fear is that leadership may fall into the wrong hands and the happy thoughts we have of Sunclan may turn sour if anyone try and continue it by accidentally ruining it. I don’t want Sunclan to be remembered as the clan that “Was doing pretty good until the original creator quit and some other person took over and it went to hell.” I want it to be remembered in its glory.

I understand that for some this community was a means of escape. Many of you appeared in the chat upset and you were met with support and love. The idea that this entire RP Community is ending may sound like the end all to you but I do ask that for those of you who are having a hard time swallowing it to please look past all the Plots and RPS.

What happens to Aurburnstar and Thistleruff is not important. What happens to Lizardleap and his kits is not important. What happens to Wolfstar is not important. What is important is the friendships you have built and the friendships you will take away from this RP group.

I ask you to be thankful that we were all given this wonderful opportunity to get to know each other and RP with each other. I ask you to be thankful that this RP Group didn’t end in a burning ball of flames and chaos but rather be thankful it is coming to a slow and gentle close.

The end of this RP group will not take away the wonderful memories you have created within it. I don’t want you to see this as the end I want you to see this as a new stage.

With that being said you are more than welcome to move your cats to a new RP Group if you find one. I for one will be retiring from Warrior Cat RP for a while but just because I am no longer RPing doesn’t mean I’m gone forever. I will still be on Skype just as I always am.

I also want to send out a special thanks to Cat Council for helping me. Without Taima, Ashley, Taylor, Belz, Sharky, and Cortez none of this would have been possible. Each and every person has contributed to plots and has helped me so much. I thank you for your effort and time and I hope we can shed our label as “Cat Council” and instead become a normal group of friends.

And lastly I would like to thank the people who participated in the RP Group as normal Sunclan members. It has been so special being able to get to know each and every one of you and I hope that you stay in contact with me even after December 8th.

Again I do ask that you don’t see this as the end but you see this as a new stage in your RP career and your life as a whole. I am so proud of each and every one of you and I wish you luck on your future endeavors.

“But I was totally fine and I stayed in the light patches. No wolves are going to nab me up. Ew, I don’t want to stay in the nursery any longer. It just reeks of milk and warmth.”

She was about to protest and hiss before the other licked the fur back into place. 

“I am not unfriendly. I just don’t like when my fur is messed with.” 

The kit followed Zed around camp, glancing here and there at the few cats who were out and about. A similar looking cat to Zed who was brown was out in the clearing, strutting about. 

You follow Poisonkit’s gaze and they fall on Aisa.

“That’s Aisa. She used to be a rouge, I got these scars on my face from tracking her down and fighting her. She was apparently convinced to join our clan by a starclan cat.”

When the other she-cat nuzzles you you immediately let out a loud purr and press back. Sunclan was so accepting and loving of you so far… You were so honored.

You feel a bit of joy at the idea that the Sunclan warrior thought you would make it into Starclan fine… but that wasnt your question.

 I mean… what happens to cats who die and dont go to Starclan? Where do they go?

Cats that don’t....

Hm, this got you silent for a long while. Where would those cats go? You had heard Winterfang speak of something called the dark forest. But you didn’t know for sure.

I don’t know for sure, lil buddy. I think they walk in a different part of the sky. In a forest of their own. Or maybe they get put back here. As kits, to try again.

You nuzzle the kit, speaking about cats that wouldn’t join starclan made you feel strange. You want to protect him ,his brother and his sister.

If you’re worried about them getting to you, then just know-

You give him a lick on the forehead.

I’m here for you and your siblings. I’ll visit you every morning and keep you warm at nights, if you’d like. You can come to me for whatever, whenever. And most importantly. I’ll protect you.

The she-cat was hiding in the shadows of the den. When she saw Zed wake up and stand up she let out a giggle. The familiar giggle echoed off the den walls and into Zed’s ears. It all sounded like that night the first time they met but….

It wasn’t as warm. Her laugh seemed cold and hollow and when she stepped out from the shadows it only got worse.

Zed!

The she-cat meowed.

Zed its been so long…

The she-cat took a few steps forward, her short legs thumping against the ground as she moved closer and pressed against Zed’s side. The familiar scent of Goldenpatch was no where on this stranger’s pelt. Instead the she-cat smelt like…death. 

How are you?

You turned around to see the cat in question. Disappointment and hurt tugs at your heartstrings. It happened again. Her friends went bad, by now.... Maybe it was her fault. But then she looked relieved, a strange emotion to be displaying considering what she knew.

Goldenpatch.

It has been long. Where have you been? I was so lonely and everything went bad and- I got hurt.

By that you didn’t mean the scars on your pelt, you meant the scars in your heart. Thistleruff betraying you, Winterfang’s and Deadheat’s lying and and the disappearance of Falconstep and Crescentpaw. The two latter thankfully got back, but damage had been done. You had been hurt by those who you thought were your closest friends.  Even so, you’d treasure the ones you had left.

I can’t trust those who I thought were my friends...

In a way, it felt good to get it out, but you knew, you can’t trust her either. But since she seems friendly now, you’ll find out what she wants, where she’s been.... You feel like something in your chest is cracking.

“I caught a mouse once really close to camp. I didn’t break any rules. Hmph!” 

Poisonkit glared up at Zed as she affectionately advanced forward. Once she licked her, she shouldered away but then looked behind her to listen to the silver cat speak. 

“My mother, huh…”

 She growled lowly at the mention of her, her lips curling with disgust. 

“But of course. Those bimbos just play the same thing over and over.” She paused, her ears attentively straight. “Hmm well…I guess if you say so. Fine, but that’s the only reason I’m hanging out with you. No distractions. I don’t want to talk to anyone who’s a waste of my time. I only want worthy friends.”

“Poisonkit, kits are supposed to stay inside camp, for your own safety. You could be punished, like to stay in the nursery for a couple of days.” “But since this is the first time, it can slide.”

Zed snorted in amusement and nuzzled Poisonkit’s flank, before licking it in place again. Didn’t want her to get fussed.

“Come on Poisonkit, don’t be so unfriendly with me~” She said with laughter in her voice.

Zed looked around in camp and motioned Poisonkit to follow her to the middle of the clearing.

“Zed, I’m trying to get to know the clan! Don’t distract me! This is a lot harder than I thought…what did you do when you joined a new clan? My brothers are dumb so it’s a lot easier to talk and play with them.” 

The purple kit reached out her paw then swiftly licked it with her tongue to catch a few embarrassing out of place locks. She sighs heavily but is honestly at a loss for what to do.

“You’ve never caught any freshkill, Poisonkit! Unless you’ve been sneaking out. Or caught a fly.”

Zed chuckles and gently headbutts the kit on the head, licking her fur into place afterwards since it seemed like she wanted to look presentable.

“Actually, I just walked up to a cat and talked to them. The first cat I talked to after Auburnstar was actually your ma’.”

The adult she-cat grinned at the kit.

“So you’ve gotten tired of hanging around your brothers? Why not hang around with me? You can look at the other cats while we talk and see if you feel confident enough to go talk to any of them! I could even tell you a little about them, that way you have an idea of what you’re getting into.”

On a rather warm leaf-fall morning, Poisonkit bounds out of the nursery at a sudden realization. The clan is all she has now. Her parents, due to their actions, would not be there for her. So it’s about time she properly greets the clan! She scanned the clearing in sight of clancats, her gaze as piercing as her fathers. 

What is this clan really like? What cats could I possibly meet? I hope they’re not all as dumb as they sound. 

Oh man, what a nice day. Zed stretches and decides to visit the kits in the nursery. Stonekit, Blackkit and Stonekit were such sweethear-

Suddenly Poisonkit bounds out and Zed walks over, her usual grin present on her face.

“Hey there, Poisonkit! I was just about to go say hello to you and your brothers.”

Zed bent her neck so she was eye-level with the kit.

You will remember that Zed has offered her help to you.

You stare up at the she-cat as she speaks. Your eyes wide with wonder as she speaks of Starclan. You try and imagine Starclan yourself…a beautiful forest with no wolves and no Thistleruff… How wonderful..

Goldenpatch…

You repeat the name back aloud as you do to remember things.

“What do ya’ mean? Are you worried you won’t get into starclan? Cuz if that’s what you’re worried about then there’s no need! You’re a great lil’ kit. I’m sure you’ll do much good!”

You nudge the kit with slight affection. Even if he looks like his traitor father his heart is so curious and he’s seemingly nervous. You just wanna, nuzzle him. So you do, cheek to cheek.

You are so happy to see the familiar she-cat bouncing around. While she’s much more beat up from when you last saw her…. you guess you are to. Clan life is slowly morphing your clanmates and making them stronger. Nothing could ever destroy Zed’s spirit and you were glad it was alive and well… you could see it in her brilliant leaf green eyes.

I am Zed. I really am here. 

You let out a loud purr and headbutt the she-cat back. You observe the she-cats ripped ear.

“Where have you been? What happened?”

As he speaks your ears twitch?

“Oh? Oh! Well I quickly went from zero to three scars when you were gone! First there was the deal with the wolves and then there were the fox and then there was Aisa and a whole bunch of stuff!”

You get closer and sniff the wound on his face while looking into his white eye.

“Can you see anything from that eye? It looks kinda cool, y’know! Should I take you to the medicine cat? I probably should.”

You give the apprentice a rough headbutt on the head.

“You can’t just run away when things get like that, Crescentpaw! When things like this happen, we need to stand together as a clan!”

You nod fiercely.

“Though it’s good that you can admit it was wrong. But you do understand this has probably made you look disloyal?”

“We’ll have to work hard, the both of us. To make this work.”

You had scrambled up to the top of Sunrock and called a meeting. As cats gathered around you you felt joy swell in your chest. You loved all of these cats and you were so glad to be home. But right now you needed to address a more serious matter..

Sunclan. It is my understanding that there has been confusion over Thistleruff and Splitgaze along with my sudden absence. I am able to confirm that Thistleruff did in fact murder me. She forced me off the side of a cliff… 

You pace around the top of the rock as you let your clanmates process what you just said. Murmuring echoing through the clearing. You pick up your voice to speak over the conversations until they hush down.

I have Starclan to thank for being able to walk among you today. I fell directly into the Starclan meeting place where I received my 9 lives..

You pause as the memories of Starclan erupt in your mind. You remember the starry cats brushing against your fur and how beautiful the forest was there…

Thistleruff is a traitor…and so is Splitgaze. it is my understanding he helped her conduct the act and because of that both cats are banished from Sunclan. If you see them on our territory I ask that you set aside whatever feelings you have and run them out.

You fall quiet as your clanmates begin to talk among themselves again. You were glad that awful news was out of the way and you stop pacing. Sitting down in the center of the rock.

Moving on. 

With everything that has happened I believe just about every cat here is exhausted beyond belief..

You rest your gaze upon all your clan mates. Their tired eyes and their ruffled fur worried you…hopefully what you had in mind would ease their minds and let them have a little fun.

I want to let everyone know that I will do everything in my power to take care of Sunclan and I want everyone to relax now. With that in mind I think we should dedicate a night or two to celebration.

Through everything that has happened we have stuck together just as a strong clan should. I am very proud of each and every one of you.

This party will be held on the 3 days the moon is fullest. We will have plenty of prey, pretty decorations, dancing, and competitions for everyone to compete in! 

Along with a nice time we will also assign every cat a clan name if they don’t have one.

You let out a loud purr.

With that being said I ask you address me as Auburnstar now. I am very happy to be your official leader…

You’ve been busy these last days and things have slowly started to become better and more normal. 

But with Crescentpaw still missing you can’t help but feeling uneasy, in fact, you’re just about to go out to search for her as you bump into someone in the entrance.

It’s Crescentpaw! At first you look very happy, but then you look stern.

Then you go to a mix of stern and happy. You cover her in nuzzles.

Yes Zed, It really is him! As much of a dream if must feel its auburn in the blood and flesh he has left!!!

You turn to see the leader being helped into the medicine cat den. And then put all your focus back on Zed. You notice the wounds on her face and ear…she almost looked as beat up as you currently did.

What happened Zed, Where did you get these wounds!? Who hurt you.

Before she could answer ,You nuzzle her cheek.

Im..Im sorry I left you behind….I had to find him, But i should have been here to watch over you…

As Falconstep worries about your scars, you’ve started to lick the scratch on his throat; he needs to be taken care of and you’d be willing to do so.

”I got the bite in my ear first, from an old fox when I was showing Crescentpaw an abandoned fox den. Or, it was abandoned until I went to show her.”

You giggled a little, yet another instance where you almost died.

“Luckily we managed to scare it off, it was pretty old and worn. Crescentpaw saved me from having no ear at all.”

You pause for a moment, licking his scratch again. He was so dirty and looked both heroic and a bit pitiful. You nudge him so that he looks at you.

“The scratches from my face were from when I fought Aisa. Y‘know the rouge that some cats met in tour territory? I hunted her down and we fought. Falconstep, I can take care of myself. I did miss you though...”

Your ears swivel back to where Aisa was.

“Speaking of that, she’s joined the clan now.... You’ve missed a lot, Falconstep, but I’m so happy that you’re back!”