Never Wanted to go Back (Golden)

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Pinefrost had taken her time. A few moons, in fact. but, no one else was going to step up to the plate. That much was obvious now. She couldn't hold out, not any more. Not when her clan needed her. Biting her lip, the young cat peeked her head into the leader's den. "Thunderstar?"

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Thunderstar turned his gaze from where he sat as he heard the voice and saw Pinefrost’s head peering inside the den entrance. “Yes, what is it?” The large tom replied as he rose to his paws. His tail flicked questioningly as he wondered what it was that she had come to talk to him about, and whether or not it was something he would need to take immediate action with. He had enjoyed the recent silence and low-activity they had had along their borders with Stormclan ever since he had become leader, but he wasn't foolish enough to not expect that they might press their luck soon.

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Pinefrost stepped in. "I know we haven't had a Medicine Cat since Icetail stepped down and since no one has stepped up already......" She meowed, glancing away for a second, sighing inwardly. "I was first trained as a Medicine Cat, before I opted out. If my clan needs me......"

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Thunderstar’s ears pricked up slightly and his gaze turned suddenly thoughtful. It was true that they didn’t have a medicine cat ever since Icetail had broken the warrior code, and he was aware that Pinefrost had trained to be a medicine cat, around the same time he himself had been training as a warrior. Still though, Pinefrost had stepped down, and he was uncertain of whether or not she would stick to her position now, if that was what she was requesting. He had to be sure that he wouldn’t appoint a medicine cat who clearly would betray her role as Icetail had.
“Yes, the clan needs a medicine cat. but, by offering to take the position, remember that you cannot back out. You may have had the training, but I’m sure the clan would rather have a medicine cat who is dedicated to their duty than one who may change her mind and leave the position shortly after.” He meowed to her.

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Pinefrost met his gaze, eyes sharp. "The first time I left, my mentor was more then young enough to find another apprentice to train before her death. I was endangering none. I am not so disloyal as to leave a clan without a single medicine cat." She meowed tersely. Pinefrost was the not most respectful of cats, though she ought to be in this situation. Well, what can I say? She was far from humble.

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Thunderstar nodded as he examined her expression with a firm and holding gaze. He decided that she seemed to be truthful to what she was saying, or at least that she felt that she was being honest, and that was enough proof for him that she would not betray her role so easily as Icetail had. If she did end up doing so, well, she would be given similar treatment, and Thunderstar thought that Pinefrost probably knew this enough to not test anything with him or the clan or to break the code in a similar way. What had happened to Icetail should have been warning enough to remind Pinefrost of where a medicine cat's loyalty should lie in this clan.
“I’m holding you to your word Pinefrost, and that you will put your clan before yourself. You may regain your position as Whisperclan's medicine cat, and I will announce it to the clan shortly to inform them,” he meowed with a decided swish of his tail.

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Despite the fact that she wanted to give a bigger rant about how yes she would remain loyal to her position. Like she would make Icetail's mistake. She'd already told Thrushstrike no and they hadn't talked. but she couldn't tell him about the fact that she'd given that up because the very idea of a forbidden relationship, even if Pinefrost had stopped it, would be digging her own grave. Inwardly gritting her teeth, she dipped her head, the respect faked, and padded out. The one cat she couldn't afford to tick off was Thunderstar.