Greenstar.....second night as Leader...

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He sat outside the entrance to his den and stared into the night sky. Swoosh! a blustery gust flew in and ruffled the camp in one second was gone. Greenstar sat in silence absorbing all the high moon purrs and snores of his camp.

Green Star could not believe that he was clan leader after this short time....just 29 moons ago he was just a kitty pet!!

Greenstar puffed his chest out and sucked in the chilled air of Bareleaf. He sighed as he breathed out, He started to miss splashfur. He turned in to go in his den and for a moment he herd splashfur whisper in the wind...


"we will have our time...just be patient my love"


Greenstar's mouth curled into a smile and continued into his den. He would have good dreams now that his splashfur comforted him!

[!TiGER_]

"Greenstar." A harsh, almost barklike meow shattered the serene night. Brownpatch was watching the leader with her belligerent blue glare, watching his every move, even how the wind ruffled the fur on his back. She stood with her front paws very close together in a stance that was respective yet challenging. The deputy was idly twirling her tail tip due to her boredom. "Did you organize a dusk border patrol? I had forgotten to send one out, but if you didn't, Whitetail and I can go take a quick look," she offered. More like just me. Whitetail hates the dark. He hates everything, really. But I don't mind. I like to be out after sunset. It feels more dangerous, more exciting. Silently, Brownpatch prayed that organizing the patrol had slipped the leader's mind as well as hers. She was in the mood to wander alone through the forest at twilight.

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Startled on the inside Greenstar did not realize his deputy was watching him reminisce. Hoping his green eyes did not give him away he turned to answer his deputy. The wind picked up again ruffling his fur making him feel stiff as he turned. He sat tall as to hide his surprise and addressed the question at hand.

"Not that I recall Brownpatch but you are welcome to go with Whitetail if he chooses" answered Greenstar.

How could he be so careless to zone out like that on his second night. Those longing thoughts of splashfur irritated the leader. He felt so vulnerable.


"There is a time and a place for those thoughts" he told himself. But not at this crucial time of Bareleaf and his newly appointed position. Splashfur must forgive him but his thoughts were to stray from her until Bareleaf was over.

"Wait Brownpatch!" commanded Greenstar.
"How long were you watching me?" Greenstar demanded.

[!TiGER_]

"For about half a minute," Brownpatch replied, flicking her ear in a confused manner. "Why? I was going to ask about the patrol but you seemed a little...preoccupied...with your thoughts." Or so I think. The deputy shifted her weight between her front paws as she awaited a response. Internally, she debated leaving right then and there, but decided against it. What if there was something she needed to know going on? Perhaps the issue at hand was merely one that she would be sort of interested in...or not interested at all. Of course, Brownpatch considered herself important enough to know such things. She was the deputy after all. But it didn't matter what she thought she should know. It was what Greenstar thought she should know.

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Greenstar sighed "I just was off guard for a minute...I apologize Brownpatch for my tone. When your done your patrol we should talk."

Greenstar tuned and returned to his den. Good she didn't see me looking vulnerable and in love! Now I can think about more important things...

The leaves in his bed were brown but soft from shredded fur. Two nights pasted since the previous leader slept here. Greenstar began to re-fluff the leaves into his own bed. "It's a new era now... " Greenstar thought. "I will bring this clan peace and abundance with grace and respect!" Greenstar declared in his head!

A few turns and a knead or two Greenstar's bed was complete. All Greenstar had to do now was wait for Brownpatch to return and not think about Splashfur.

[Gatoimp13]

"Since we don't have mentors yet, why don't we help each other learn?" Nightpaw suggested. Anything is better than hanging around the camp and doing nothing!

"It easily beats doing nothing." Moonpaw agreed in her musical voice. "To the Clearing?"

"We should tell, or ask, Greenstar first, just in case." Jadepaw interjected.

Nightpaw rolled her eyes. Typical Jadepaw. If there ever came a day she got in trouble or broke the rules, Nightpaw would have to see it to believe it.

But the three apprentices were in luck. Greenstar was standing right outside of his den, appearing to be thinking about something. They padded up to their pensive leader, Nightpaw leading slightly, flanked by her sisters.

"Greenstar?" Jadepaw mewed.

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"Yes Jadepaw? How can I help you?" Greenstar sighed.

He realized maybe it was not such a good idea if Brownpatch decided to go on that quick patrol alone. "I should have insisted Whitetail go!"Greenstar blamed himself. "This wont happen again....I must be more alert and protective. Darn you Splashfur why must I love you so!"

He looked at Jadepaw and her sisters awaiting a reply. Greenstar was hoping his green stare was not showing the inner drama that was unfolding in his mind. He closed his green eyes and lifted his head towards the silver pelt. "Am I ready for this responsibility?" he asked star clan in his head. "Do you really believe I can lead this clan to peace & prosperity?"

[Gatoimp13]

"We wanted to ask if we could go to the Clearing to train together." Jadepaw asked. She couldn't see why not, but it was safer to ask rather than just running off.

Yeah, since we don't have mentors. Nightpaw added silently.

Moonpaw watched her leader curiously. As usual, she was reading his expressions. This was something that Moonpaw did to everyone. He's thinking about something....worrying about something.

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"You three don't have mentors do you?" asked Greenstar.
"I shall have to discuss that with Brownpach when she returns" he reminded him self while still speaking to the three apprentices.

"Where is Brownpatch?" Greenstar worried to himself. He looked away from the Apprentices and scanned the camp. All was clam and still. Another gust of wind rushed though the camp and rustled Greenstar's fur.

"I shall accompany you to the clearing and watch over you three as you practice." Greenstar commanded. Greenstar turned toward the clearing and began to lead the way.

[Gatoimp13]

"Okay." Jadepaw mewed. And with that, the three apprentices followed their leader to the clearing.

Now we'll get to train! And it sounds like we'll be getting mentors soon too! Nightpaw thought excitedly.

I wonder if Greenstar will train with us? Moonpaw thought curiously.

(We should start a new thread in the clearing)