Firestar |Leader of Skyclan| Glancing over his shoulder as he briefly makes sure his clanmates were following behind him as he once more leads his clan to the Ghostly flats. That’s right it was time for another gathering. Just the thought causes Firestar to sigh as he could imagine a million other important things he could be doing right now. Like tracking down the ripper, as Auroraskies had told him. His mate sadly having been familiar with the monsters handiwork. He had left a few trusted warriors behind to mind the camp, selecting a scout to report any suspicious activity happening around Skyclan. A lone warrior could have the trek to the sacred grounds in less than an hour, while it took even longer when traveling with a large group. Firestar could not help but feel uneasy, something just did not sit right with the large fiery ginger Maine Coon. His trusted deputy, Bayleaf had reassured him that going to the gathering was the best decision as the rest of the clans needed to know.
Though, Firestar already feared that the other clans have experienced the work of the Ripper. Frowning as he remembers seeing Granitemask’s dismembered corpse, anger coursing through his chest as he had failed his fallen warrior, but he would not let anyone else in his clan die by the Ripper’s claws. Pushing onward, ignoring the bitter cold nipping at his paws with each step. Tufted ears perked up as he was on high alert, disliking the thought that he was bringing his kits from his first two litters with Aurora with them. Their third litter too young to come along, leaving them in the trusted paws of a queen. Snapping out of his thoughts as he feels a familiar form brush against his side. Tilting his chin downwards as his bicolored eyes locking with violet-amber. Giving his mate a small reassuring smile as he gently bumps his shoulder against hers.
Everyone was rightfully on edge, he was thankful to have his mate by his side in that moment. Shoulders releasing some tension as he breaks through the threshold of foliage, entering the Ghostly Flats. Taking note that his clan was the first arrive, giving his mate one last glance as he lightly pressed his lips to her forehead before gesturing to his deputy to get Skyclan settled. Once making sure Bayleaf understood, the leader swiftly makes his way to the large boulder. Admiring the size and strength the boulder represents before skillfully leaping on top. Turning to look down at his clan, watching them as they settled and quietly talk amongst themselves. Breathing heavily through his nose before settling down in the center. A faint smirk forming on his lips as he wondered what leaders he would see this time.
Desertrain
Warrior of Windclan
For a cat who had mercilessly slaughtered many, his touch was surprisingly delicate, gentle, even, and as Renly trailed a paw lovingly down her cheek, their eyes met. Desertrain stared up at him, heart fluttering in her chest. Normally his eyes were entirely black and devoid of life, yet she watched intently as they flooded with warmth as soon as he looked at her. The way he looked at her was different from the way he looked at everyone else, and in his gaze, she recalled the day that they met. He had angrily confronted her after she’d made a kill, scolding her for being so sloppy and using his name as a coverup, sullying his reputation with her amateurism. She remembered how she bared her teeth and attacked him, thinking he was there to kill her, and finding herself pinned beneath him and taking in his ridiculously perfect visage of a chiseled jaw, broad shoulders, and deep, amber eyes. Desertrain smiled to herself at the memory. From that moment on, she found herself returning to the moorland at dusk to wait for Renly to come find her. She began to let down her guard, telling him stories from her kithood, sharing pieces of her that she had thought were long dead. He was scary, he was a monster, and yet she never felt more safe in his presence. All she’d ever wanted was to feel protected, to have someone love her unconditionally and tell her that everything would be alright, and now, she had all of that and more.