#peakspots

Healer’s den: Hatchswipe (grief stricken), Dawnstar (running nose), Kestrelcreek (running nose)

Sadly, Halfnoise (36) could not beat the redcough and passed away.  Wildcave (78) mourns the loss of his last kit.  However, he doesn’t mourn the other cat who died this moon. Peakspots (164) was found dead out in the territory.  While many of his Clanmates loved the elder, Wildcave did not.  He always distrusted Peakspots after the Clan learned of Yuccawillow’s treachery.  Instead of expressing sympathy and grief, Wildcave curses his fallen clanmate to the Dark Forest where he belongs.  In other news, Silverpaw (13) and Lightpaw (12) have both been given their full names.  Although some Clan members have doubts about Silverpaw’s abilities, Creekstar (49) decides that he’s ready and gives him the name of Silverspots in honor of his initiative.  Lightpaw is now Lightheather, honoring his intelligence.  Primcrest (37) has also announced that she is expecting kits, which brings hope of new life to the Clan.  Also, a former loner named Queenyspeckle (71) joins the Clan.  He is star-blessed and claims that starry-furred cats guided him to the Clan.   Some cats, such as Creekstar, Primcrest, Fry (102), and Wildcave, are hesitant to trust him after what Yuccawillow did.  Will he also prove to be a corrupted star-blessed cat?  Despite still being sick, Freedusk (74) is fitting into the Clan well.  He’s befriended both Creekstar and Primcrest.  They hope that he survives the redcough.  Sadly, the Clan is not done with loss.  While on a patrol with Wildcave, Brightfern (37) is attacked by a wolverine and killed.  Wildcave strikes back at the wolverine with his fire magic but it’s too late for him to save his little sister.

Peakspots (151) is so proud of Primcrest (24).  He feels like she’s already making a great deputy and promises to always look out for her. Now that she’s deputy, Primcrest is much busier.  But she still finds time to say hello to her dad and hang out with the other young cats in the Clan.   Gladepatch (58) is a little overwhelmed with all the young Healers around lately.  He takes a nice long walk to clear his head.  How is it that he, at not even 60 moons old, is the most senior Healer in the Clan?  He’s glad he has Sleepyfoot (48) to support him though. It turns out that there is one cat Rabbitfur (38) actually likes: Gladepatch.  She thinks his charming smile is sweet.  Mossyfleck (24) is talking about potential mates with Brightfern (24), his sister. Glowquake happens (18) to be eavesdropping on him and is disappointed when his name doesn’t come up.

After his revelation last moon, Peakspots (149) is enjoying spending more time with Primcrest (22).  She reminds him a bit of Shadestar.  Creekstar (34) has noticed that Mossyfleck (22) is frustrated with her and offers him a piece of his favorite prey in reconciliation.  Fine.  He supposes she’s alright.  And Primcrest is alright, too.  She’s enjoyable to partner with on guard duty, at least.  Fry (87), despite being fire-blessed, wonders if he’d make a good swimmer.  It’d be fun to ‘dive in’ to another element for a change.  Gladepatch (56) is excited for the half-moon meeting with the other Healers.  He enjoys chatting with them, but he’s mostly excited to visit with his parents in StarClan.  Despite being one of the highest powered cats in the Clan right now, Glowquake (16) doesn’t feel like he’s very useful.  He wishes he could do more, like Volcanoblossom used to.  Maybe he could create a wind shield over the camp to keep the storm water out.

The Clan is shaken by Amethystdapple’s loss.  Peakspots (149) mourns the loss of his friend.  This loss, so soon after Chervilcry’s, has taken such a toll on him that he can barely find his footing as he stumbles into his nest, wailing for Amethystdapple.  Fry (86) can hardly process the sight of Amethystdapple’s body before him.  Somehow, the world feels colder and crueler now.  He makes sure to grab a bit of his mate’s bedding.  Her scent comforts Fry as he drifts to sleep that night.  Sleepyfoot (45) wonders how the Clan will cope without Amethystdapple in their lives.  The world seems dim and lifeless, and Sleepyfoot keeps close to her Clan, seeking out their comfort and company.  Primcrest (21) gently licks Amethystdapple’s fur clean, as she did for her in the nursery.  It’s partly because of Amethystdapple’s love for her that she’s still alive today.  In the days to come, Primcrest barely stirs from her nest. Mossyfleck (21) and Brightfern (21) do their best to comfort her, but it’s not enough. In their grief, Peakspots and Primcrest are bonding.  Peakspots had thought that, because Dark-cursed cats are viewed more positively now, Primcrest’s life would be easier.  It turns out, she still feels constrained by all the rules placed on her.  She wishes she had more freedom to use her powers.  Life in the Clan continues.  Asterpaw (15) and Poolpaw (15) have both been made full Healers:  Astertwist in honor of his insight and Poolbounce in honor of his zeal.  They miss Featherspeck, but they see her watching their naming ceremony from the ranks of StarClan.  Marshdapple’s  kits have also been made apprentices.  Frecklepaw (6) has been apprenticed to Gladepatch (55). The healer's den is quite full now!  Tornpaw (6) has also been made an apprentice, giving Halfnoise (20) his first apprentice.  During an herb-gathering patrol that turns into a skirmish with ChaffinchClan, Frecklepaw saves Mossyfleck from an enemy warrior.  And all she got were bruises!  Impressive. Also, Elmpaw (9) has come out as a trans tom!  Go Elmpaw!   And Mossyfleck is feeling a bit frustrated at Creekstar (33) for giving Halfnoise, who’s younger than him, an apprentice but not him.  And Primcrest only got an apprentice because she’s dark-cursed.  How is that fair?

This leaf-bare is proving to be a tough one.  Instead of passing on the greencough to Tornkit (4) as the Healers feared, Lightkit (4) died from it.  Additionally, Chervilcry (156) went missing and was found dead out in the territory.  The Clan is in shock that she’s gone.  There are no cats alive who remember a time without the beloved mediator in the Clan.  Peakspots (146) is hit especially hard by her death, as it leaves him as the oldest cat in the Clan.  One day, the Clan will have kittens who never knew Chervilcry in life, but Peakspots vows that Chervilcry’s memory will live on through him.  In a ‘bright’ spot, it seems that Brightfern (19) is widely beloved by the Clan.  She always has a kind word for everyone and has been especially comforting to Peakspots in his grief.   Wildcave (60) is also bonding with his little sister and congratulates her for a job well done.  Despite not being directly related to her, Gladepatch (53) feels fondness for Primcrest (19).  She’s part of the reason that his daughter is leader of the Clan and dark-cursed kittens are no longer killed.  He enjoys discussing Clan news with her.  Volcanoblossom (104) is not a fan of Sleepyfoot (43) and Pigeonspot’s (46) kits.  Elmpaw (7) is always bumping into her and Goldenpaw (7) drives her crazy!  Rabbitfur’s (33) mean streak continues to attract other cats to her.  This time, it’s Shard (74) promising to always look out for her.  Hey, if something works, why change it?  In other news, Glowpaw (13) has been given the warrior name of Glowquake, honoring his support.

Unfortunately, Halfnoise (13) was right to be concerned about Gladepatch (47).  He was working himself too hard trying to teach two apprentices and care for the Clan.  While reaching for some herbs (seeming to forget that he could either make them grow towards him or pull the land they were on towards him), he fell in the river and inhaled a lot of water.  He’s on bedrest while he heals, leaving the two apprentices by themselves.  It’s going to be challenging, but at least it’s greenleaf and there shouldn’t be too much illness. Chervilcry (151) is feeling old and cranky.  She thinks that the young cats are quite annoying.  Halfnoise isn’t very considerate of others and Fennelpaw (8) never does anything useful.  She quite prefers the company of fellow old cat Peakspots (141).  She even hopes that she dreams of him at night.  Peakspots has been encouraging her, a bit, and brings her some pretty flowers back from a patrol.  Fry (79) has been having constant nightmares lately, following the death of Conegoat, and is struggling to sleep.  He feels like Sleepyfoot (38) is downplaying his own concerns over his health.  Meanwhile, Sleepyfoot is preoccupied caring for her kits-both those in the nursery and the apprentices.  Having six young cats to care for at once is challenging!  What was she thinking? Caring for kits is also wearing on Pigeonspot (41) and the two got into an argument.  Pigeonspot also does not notice Elmkit (2) sneaking out of camp.  She returns a little while later, unscathed.   Wildcave (55), meanwhile, is ready to have more kits.  Rustsong (41) is not.  She thinks they should wait at least until Daisypaw (13) is made a warrior.  Gladepatch is developing a bit of a crush on Rabbitfur (28).  Sure she’s mean to him, but that makes her all the more appealing, right?  Apparently he’s not the only one who likes mean cats, because Brightfern (14) has been noticing just how beautiful Rabbitfur’s eyes are.  In the medicine den, Asterpaw (8) has taken to sharing what he’s been learning about herbs with his brothers, to help him remember.  Glowpaw (8) is listening carefully as he explains the purpose behind yarrow.

Palekit (3) is having a bit of trouble adjusting to Clan life.  Peakspots (132) overheard the kit complaining about him behind his back about how the Elder doesn’t contribute to the Clan. On top of that, he’s been trying to climb up out of camp.  Featherspeck (19) has to blow him back down with a gust of wind.  With her kits almost ready to be apprenticed, Amethystdapple (90) decides she could spare some time out of camp.  At night.  On a nice moonlit stroll with Fry (70). . .the pair have a great time laughing and purring.  Wildcave (46) is having a not so great time.  He’s a bit frustrated with his kits.  He gets in a fight with Halfkit (4).  However, he, feels like the slightly older Mossykit (5) (who also happens to be his half-brother) is an absolute pain.  Conegoat (46), on the other paw, loves her niece and nephews (aka, Wildcave’s kits).  She especially enjoys spending time with Finchkit (4).   Brightkit (5) is so excited to get out of the nursery.  She and Goldenkit (5) can’t wait to be all grown up.  Primkit (5) would also love to be an adult, or at least have other cats treat her like an adult.  She’s tired of being constantly watched because of her powers.  Pigeonspot (32) is a little jealous of what Amethystdapple and Fry have.  She wishes that she had someone who loves her like Fry loves Amethystdapple.  Wormdart (19) decides to try and make up with Frostheart (66), but it doesn't work.  They just end up resentful of each other.