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ThunderClan:

Leader:

Bluestar

• Returned after nearly three weeks away.

• Her mind seems clear.

• Was caught up to speed on the kennel and cleaning.

• Agrees with Whitestorm that stability is important.

• Pondering all she was told.

• Will worry about Snowkit later.

• Sleeps with or near Whitestorm to stay warm.

Deputy:

Whitestorm

• Beyond relieved that he can relax a little more.

• Has slept most of the time since Bluestar returned and began to fulfil her duties.

• Unsure that Bluestar's reputation can be repaired after her outburst.

• Fearful that Bluestar's clarity may not last as long as ThunderClan needs.

• Trying to bond with Fernpaw and Ashpaw on Sandstorm's insistence.

• Sleeps with or near Bluestar to stay warm.

Medicine Cat(s):

Spottedleaf

• Still uneasy about Whitestorm.

• Hoping that Bluestar remains stable.

• Unsure what to do about Snowkit.

• The one Sandstorm prefers.

• Sleeps with Yellowfang to stay warm.

Yellowfang

• Nagging about a lack of bed.

• Unsure what to do about Snowkit.

• Keeping her hopes low about Bluestar's mental state.

• Curious about Cinderpaw's pains from her nightmares.

• Very tempted to slap Lionheart.

• Sleeps with Spottedleaf to stay warm.

Warriors:

Graystripe

• Relieved that he no longer needs to assign patrols.

• Spends more time with Silverstream, Featherkit, and Stormkit.

• Ignoring the fact the apprentice den hasn't been touched for his own sanity.

• Often sleeps on his own or near Sandstorm.

• Can still hear Sandstorm's scolding.

Dustpelt

• Appreciating the space Fernpaw has given him.

• Still huddles up with Fernpaw on the colder nights. Sleeps on his own or with Sandstorm otherwise.

• A little less desiring of a mate.

• Bored of cleaning. Wants something else to do.

Longtail

• Slightly less worried that he'll be exiled.

• Hopeful that Bluestar won't hold his past actions against him.

• Wonders if Whitestorm's previous stress was caused by the structure.

• Still sleeps with or near Mousefur and Runningwind.

Mousefur

• Waiting to see if Bluestar will be herself again.

• Wonders if Whitestorm's previous stress was caused by the structure.

• Still sleeps with or near Longtail and Runningwind.

Runningwind

• Despises not being able to do anything but clean.

• Wonders if Whitestorm's previous stress was caused by the structure.

• Still sleeps with or near Mousefur and Longtail.

Frostfur

• Tired of scolding Lionheart.

• Checks on Brackenfur.

• Wishes the cleaning were done.

• Happily sleeps with Lionheart and their kits.

Brackenfur

• Has slept very little since ThunderClan's return.

• Curious about Snowkit.

• Curls up to his parents and littermates in the elders' den to pretend to sleep.

• Feeling guilty.

• Formed a bond with Bramblekit.

• Tries to avoid the nursery at all costs.

Apprentices:

Cinderpaw

• Insists she's over her feelings for Fireheart. Still admires him a little too much some days.

• Doesn't mind cleaning so much.

• Nightmares have worsened.

• Currently sleeping in the medicine den on Yellowfang's orders.

• Wishes ThunderClan camp didn't feel so suffocating.

Brightpaw

• Spent less time in the nursery due to cleaning.

• Tired of cleaning.

• Sleeps with her parents and littermates in the elders' den to stay warm.

Thornpaw

• Upset the patrols have decreased in quality.

• If he has to swipe at dust one more time, he's going to shout into the ground.

• Sleeps with his parents and littermates in the elders' den to stay warm.

Swiftpaw

• Wants to do something that isn't cleaning.

• Wants to stretch his legs. Dislikes how compact ThunderClan territory has become.

• Sleeps with Frostfur, Lionheart, his cousins, or Patchpelt in the elders' den to stay warm.

Ashpaw

• Loves to give his opinions on everything, much to Dustpelt's dismay.

• Cleaning is whatever.

• Hissed at Whitestorm's attempts to bond.

• Cautious about Sandstorm's attempt to bond.

• Sleeps with or near Fernpaw to stay warm, on whatever side Dustpelt isn't.

Fernpaw

• Enjoys playing with Willowpelt's kits. Saddened that Featherkit and Stormkit hiss at her.

• Cleaning could be worse.

• Confused that Whitestorm wants to be involved now, though not against it.

• Still smitten with Dustpelt, though gives him more space than before.

• Sleeps with Ashpaw to stay warm, or with Dustpelt on colder nights.

Queens/Kits:

Sandstorm

• Keeping her eyes on Brindleface, Snowkit, Swiftpaw, Brightpaw, and Runningwind.

• Found out that it's harder to bond with Ashpaw than she thought.

• Helps clean when the medicine cats allow it.

• Refuses to move into the nursery despite Brindleface and Goldenflower's very active insistence.

• Hates being tired all the time.

• Sleeps with or near Graystripe or sometimes Dustpelt. Won't admit the straw beds do look quite tempting some nights.

Brindleface

• Pesters Sandstorm constantly, along with Goldenflower.

• Waiting for the day Cloudkit becomes an apprentice.

• Eager to finally leave the nursery after so long.

• Indignant that Whitestorm wants to be a father now.

• Sleeps in her straw nest with Cloudkit, though she doesn't want to give up an actual bed after moving out.

Cloudkit

• Eager to become an apprentice.

• Wonders who his mentor will be.

• Cute until he opens his mouth.

• Sleeps with Brindleface in her straw nest, though he's so fluffy he can usually sleep wherever he wants.

Goldenflower

• Bragging that she predicted Sandstorm's pregnancy moons ago.

• Pesters Sandstorm constantly, along with Brindleface.

• Urging Bramblekit and Tawnykit to leave the nursery.

• Pleased that Bramblekit has taken a liking to Brackenfur.

• Wonders if Silverstream will figure it out.

• Sleeps with her kits in her straw bed.

Bramblekit

• Doing what "training" a kit can so he won't lose to Cloudkit.

• Admires Brackenfur.

• Trying to pretend the stares don't exist.

• Sleeps with his mother and sister in Goldenflower's straw bed.

Tawnykit

• Thinks Bramblekit's competition with Cloudkit is a little silly.

• Tries to stare back, but only gets discouraged instead.

• Sleeps with her mother and brother in Goldenflower's straw bed.

Silverstream

• Getting stressed trying to figure out why Featherkit and Stormkit refuse to interact with any cat besides her, Graystripe, and Willowpelt.

• Hopes that her kin in RiverClan are well.

• Sleeps with her kits in her straw nest.

Featherkit & Stormkit

• Adamant on only interacting with their parents and Willowpelt.

• Starting to feel lonely from the lack of play, but sticking to their decision.

• Sleep with Silverstream in her straw nest or with Willowpelt.

Speckletail

• Has been mostly silent since Bluestar returned.

• Fears the worst for Snowkit.

• Sleeps with Snowkit in her straw nest.

Snowkit

• Happy, but notices Speckletail's distress.

• Tries to soothe his mother's worries to varying degrees of success.

• Sleeps with Speckletail in her straw nest.

Willowpelt

• Busy with Rainkit, Sootkit, and Sorrelkit learning to walk.

• Trying to help Silverstream understand.

• Enjoys playing with Featherkit and Stormkit.

• Pleased that Whitestorm is making an effort to be involved.

• Sleeps in her straw nest with her kits.

Rainkit, Sootkit & Sorrelkit

• Like playing with one another, Willowpelt, Whitestorm, and Graystripe.

• Learning to walk and talk.

• Sleep with their mother in her straw nest.

Elders:

Lionheart

• Bugging Yellowfang with how often his leg aches.

• Still trying to help anywhere he can.

• Sleeps with Frostfur and their kits in the elders' den. Sleeps in the medicine den at times.

Patchpelt

• Observant of Bluestar.

• Noticed Whitestorm's stress, attributed it to Bluestar's absence.

• Sleeps on his own, Swiftpaw, or with the other elders.

Halftail

• Observant of Bluestar

• Noticed Whitestorm's stress, wonders why it's still here after Bluestar's return.

• Sleeps with One-eye.

Dappletail

• Observant of Bluestar.

• Believes there must be something else that caused Whitestorm's stress.

• Sleeps with the other elders.

Smallear

• Openly distrusting of Bluestar.

• Believes that Whitestorm's stress is his own problem, just hoping that it doesn't become the Clan's problem.

• Sleeps with the other elders.

One-eye

• Cautious of Bluestar.

• Isn't fooled by Whitestorm's attempts to soothe the Clan and knows something must be causing his stress, though appreciates the consideration for normalcy.

• Sleeps with Halftail.

RiverClan:

Leader:

Crookedstar

• Hopes that Silverstream, Graystripe, and their kits are well.

• Concerned over the few cases of greencough RiverClan has picked up.

• Still on ice with most of RiverClan.

Deputy:

Stonefur

• Getting the hang of deputyship.

• One of the few who trusts Crookedstar.

• Appreciates Leopardfur's assistance and company.

• Hoping the greencough doesn't spread any further.

Medicine Cat(s):

Mudfur

• Too occupied with the greencough to pay much mind to Crookedstar's leadership, though he trusts Crookedstar as he always has.

• Relieved that Leopardfur seems to have calmed down slightly from working with Stonefur.

• Has a bad feeling in his gut.

Warriors:

Leopardfur

• Grown slightly more patient working with Stonefur, though still annoyed at her position change.

• Proud of Stonefur's ability to adapt to deputyship, and believes he was the right cat to replace her.

• Worried over Whiteclaw contracting greencough.

• Loyal to Crookedstar as she believes she should be.

Whiteclaw

• Came down with greencough.

• Trying to focus on recovery for Leopardfur's sake.

• Thinking that being single isn't the worst.

• Trusts Leopardfur's opinion on Crookedstar.

Blackclaw

• Partially reconciled with Mistyfoot.

• Saddened over the loss of one of their kits.

• Expecting an outbreak.

• Reluctantly following Crookedstar.

Loudbelly

• Came down with greencough.

• Trying his best not to spread the disease.

• On the fence about Crookedstar's leadership.

Shadepelt

• Eager to see how Stonefur will lead RiverClan.

• Curious about Crookedstar's choices going forward.

• Narrowly avoided catching greencough.

Heavystep

• Caught greencough

• Waiting to see how Crookedstar handles the greencough outbreak before forming an opinion on his leadership.

• Focusing on recovery to the best of his abilities.

Apprentices:

N/A

Queens/Kits:

Mistyfoot

• Extra protective over Pikekit, Reedkit, and Primrosekit after Pikekit caught greencough.

• Giving Blackclaw a chance again. Not too disappointed so far.

• Praying that ThunderClan recovers.

• One of the few who trusts Crookedstar.

Reedkit & Primrosekit

• Not allowed out of the nursery after greencough broke out.

• Worried for their brother.

• Too young to worry about Crookedstar's leadership.

Pikekit

• Was one of the first to catch greencough.

• Currently isolated by Mudfur to prevent further spread.

• Wants to go back to his littermates and mother.

• Too young to worry about Crookedstar's leadership.

Mosspelt

• Keeping Dawnkit as safe as she can.

• Putting her faith in Crookedstar and Stonefur.

Dawnkit

• Noticed the unease in the nursery after Pikekit left. Confused but worried.

• Likes that her mother dotes on her.

Elders:

Graypool

• Hopes that Bluestar returns to ThunderClan soon.

• Is proud of Stonefur's deputyship.

• Noticed things have seemed foggy as of late.

WindClan:

Leader:

Tallstar

• Still mentally processing some of the future's events.

• Trusts Fireheart, primarily out of respect for Sandgorse's words and Fireheart's heroic nature.

• Debating whether to inform Morningflower of Gorsepaw's potential future.

• Questioning who can be deputy after Deadfoot if not Mudclaw or Onewhisker.

Deputy:

Deadfoot

• Noticed Tallstar's nerves, but allows the leader his own thoughts.

• Still disapproves of Fireheart's WindClan joining, but trusts Tallstar's judgements.

• Spending more time with Ashfoot to keep his mind calm.

• Has a bad feeling in his gut.

Medicine Cat(s):

Barkface

• Impressed with Fireheart's determination to learn the way of a medicine cat while still being a warrior.

• Still harsh, though fair on Fireheart.

• Continues to provide rabbits for Ravenpaw, though saddened that he comes by less.

• Shares Deadfoot's anxiety.

Warriors:

Fireheart

• Working hard to keep Tallstar's trust, to be an unofficial medicine cat, and survive WindClan training.

• Hopes Sandstorm is well.

• Often goes on patrols, hunting, or training with Onewhisker and Gorsepaw.

• Worried about the dogs.

Onewhisker

• Still annoyed that Gorsepaw looks up to Fireheart more than him, but is fine with it.

• Remains close friends with Fireheart.

• Visits Twolegplace frequently.

• A proud mentor to Gorsepaw.

Tornear

• Respects that Fireheart can sometimes keep up with a casual WindClan cat.

• Neutral otherwise.

Runningbrook

• Bored.

• Neutral on Fireheart's presence in WindClan.

Mudclaw

• Bored with the lack of activity.

• Doesn't care much for Fireheart's presence in WindClan.

Tawnyfur

• Pleased and proud to have her warrior name.

• Couldn't care less about Fireheart's presence in WindClan.

Whitetail

• Scolds Onewhisker when he's late for patrols or the like.

• Doesn't care about Fireheart as long as he's doing what needs to be done.

Morningflower

• Appreciating her time out of the nursery.

• Glad that Onewhisker became Gorsepaw's mentor.

• Pleased to have Fireheart around.

Apprentices:

Webpaw

• Working to get his warrior name.

• Slightly annoyed by Fireheart's presence in WindClan.

Gorsepaw

• As eager as an apprentice can be.

• Still admires Fireheart, though thinks it's funny that Fireheart isn't good at being WindClan.

• Heard stories about Cinderpaw from Fireheart and thinks it'd be fun to race her just to prove WindClan cats superior.

Queens/Kits:

Ashfoot

• Insists on staying in the nursery.

• Doesn't mind Fireheart's presence, though wishes it didn't worry Deadfoot so much.

Elders:

N/A

ShadowClan:

Leader:

Tigerstar

• Annoyed that he had to clean up the outbreak that he caused for the last moon or two.

• Trying to set up vision in the other Clans' territories.

• Speaks to Scourge when the rogue leader agrees.

Deputy:

Blackfoot

• Remains loyal to Tigerstar.

• Hesitant to ally with BloodClan, but puts his trust in Tigerstar.

• Slightly disagrees with Tigerstar's decisions to monitor the other Clans so closely.

Medicine Cat(s):

Runningnose

• His bad feelings about Tigerstar have worsened.

• Tried to voice his concerns about BloodClan but was ignored.

• Training Littlecloud.

Littlecloud

• Wanted to pay back Cinderpaw's efforts by becoming a medicine cat apprentice.

• Admires that a warrior apprentice would go so far to treat him and Whitethroat despite being from different Clans and lacking the knowledge of a medicine cat.

• Reluctantly follows Tigerstar due to being a medicine cat apprentice.

Warriors:

Wetfoot

• Remains loyal to Tigerstar, though not as devoutly as Blackfoot.

• Happy the Carrionplace disease outbreak is behind them.

Whitethroat

• Happy to have recovered thanks to Cinderpaw's efforts, but preferred to stay a warrior.

• Wondering if Tigerstar's time of appearance has anything to do with the outbreak.

Boulder

• Reluctantly follows Tigerstar

• Nervous about allying with BloodClan.

• Tries to avoid contact with BloodClan.

• Has warned Tigerstar about Scourge but was brushed off.

Russetfur

• Shares Boulder's nerves about BloodClan and Scourge.

• Tried to warn Tigerstar, but was ignored.

Jaggedtooth

• Completely loyal to Tigerstar.

• Advocates for and defends Tigerstar's leadership.

• Curious about BloodClan.

Darkstripe

• Unnerved by Scourge's willingness to ally.

• Tried to warn Tigerstar of his gut feeling, but was ignored.

• Still loyal to Tigerstar despite this.

Oakfur

• Loyal to Tigerstar.

• Pleased and proud to have his warrior name.

Apprentices:

Brownpaw

• Annoyed that he doesn't have his warrior name yet. Practicing as best he can to get it.

• Became Darkstripe's apprentice.

Cedarpaw

• Wary of BloodClan due to Russetfur's advice.

• Wonders why Tigerstar would ignore so many cats advising him caution.

Rowanpaw

• Agrees with Jaggedtooth's approval of Tigerstar's leadership.

• Proud to be ShadowClan after the Clan recovered from Carrionplace disease.

Queens/Kits:

Dawncloud, Darkflower & Tallpoppy

• Unsure they want to follow along with Tigerstar's questionable decisions, but do as the code dictates.

Elders:

N/A

BloodClan:

Leader:

Scourge

• Distrustful of Tigerstar.

• Wonders if Tigerstar remembers.

• Planning for vengeance.

• Spreading BloodClan closer to the Clan territories.

• Thinks Clan customs are ridiculous.

• Letting things play out.

Deputy:

Bone

• Noticed Scourge's disdain for Tigerstar.

• Curious to know what Scourge is planning.

Cats outside of the Clans:

Princess

• Saddened by Fireheart's lower number of visits.

• Hopes that Cloudkit is well and that Fireheart is taking care of himself.

• Gotten acquainted with Sandstorm due to the she-cat's occasional visits.

• Eager to see her nieces and/or nephews.

Smudge

• Saddened by Fireheart's lower number of visits.

• Still sits on the fence some days, hoping that Fireheart will return.

Hattie

• Pleased that Fireheart is visiting less.

• Tries to cheer up Smudge to varying degrees of success.

Ravenpaw

• Going to WindClan less to help soothe Barley's worries.

• Hopes that ThunderClan will prevail.

• Worried about the future.

• Has a bad feeling.

Barley

• Keeps Ravenpaw nearby.

• Suspects he scented BloodClan in the wind coming from Twolegplace.

• Afraid of what will happen if BloodClan finds him.

Smoke

• Pleased by Onewhisker's frequent visits.

• Wonders what Clan life is like after his visits.