The Fourth Gathering

[mudmask]

Oakstar padded into the marshes and towards the island with the chosen cats of Riverclan following her. She reached the fallen tree trunk, took a giant leap, and landed between two branches. The slick bark was hard to hold on to, but she managed to weave her way through the branches, only slipping once or twice. Oakstar looked down and saw the powdery snow landing and melting on the icy lakes waters. If a cat fell in, their pelt would not provide the protection they needed to survive before a medicine cat came. Oakstar shuddered at the thought of a body with shocked eyes, floating in the water, stiffer than a tree. Finally, she arrived at the other side of the water, and jumped from the tree. It felt good to have solid ground underneath her. She glanced back, to see if th other cats were okay and handling the tree's obstacles. Her paws led her out to the empty clearing and she once again doubted if the other clan cats would be here. She walked in, sat near the tree, and gave her bruised paw a lick. She hoped the gathering would go smoothly. Would there be a truce? Would starclan be attending? What would be the news of the other clans?

[Reefpelt]

Reefpelt walked toward the fallen tree with his two warriors Hardsoul and Miragesoul. The tom saw Oakstar and the riverclan cats. He trotted through the marshes and up to the fallen tree where he waited for a minute to jumped on the fallen tree. Reefpelt blinked and forgot where he was. Thought's ran through his head while he stood still. He thought 'What will happen to Shadowclan if we don't leaf-bare?' The question rang throught his head as he blinked a moment later and shook his head out of the horrible question. The deputy pounced on the fallen tree and glanced back at his warrior's. "Miragesoul! Hardsoul! Hurry up!" He shouted and he stood on the fallen tree with out moving one bit. He only blinked and twitched his nose every once in awhile. The tom perched himself on the fallen tree. Reefpelt started to think again. 'I hope the other two clan's hurry up so I can tell them about Shadowclan being in danger.' Reefpelt twitch his ear's at the thought and slowly cross the rest of the fallen tree and jumped on to the island.

[patmos]

Stormpaw followed Oakstar to the island. The gathering spot never ceased to impress him. He'd been here once before when he was younger. Realizing that he'd stopped moving he sprinted over to the fallen tree.

Slow down!

He took a step back, bringing him back to reality. He had leaped up onto the tree much too fast. His heart started to beat faster than ever and all he could see was the black icy water charging below him. He dug his claws into the bark trying to hold himself onto the bridge between the land and the island. He took deep breaths to calm himself. That was much too close for him. Taking one more gulp of air he unlatched his claws from the wood, bringing his paw forward. The apprentice lost track of time while crossing the fallen tree. He kept his focus on safely crossing the icy tree, not knowing if others behind him where getting frustrated with his slow pace.

It was different crossing this time than the first time he came to a gathering. His sister had walked behind him, giving him a sense of security. He confidently crossed without any troubled.

Stormpaw sighed. He just couldn't win, could he?

[kowala]

occ: Sorry everyone... this Gathering is over. I hope that everyone will be here and active for the fifth Gathering. That way we can actually have a GOOD, PROPER Gathering.
Thanks,
Mod Mudstorm.