The Phantom's arrival

[Phantomspirit]

Phantom had been lead to meet with Talonclan's leader, Briarstar. He sat down in front of their leader calmly, "I've come here to join Talonclan, Briarstar. I believe that I will make a good addition to this clan, now and in future moons." He hoped that he had spoken correctly, for he was nervous that he would be cast out.

(Midnight)

[Midnight]

How cocky. Oh, you believe you'd make a good addition, do you? but what aboutme? What if I don't think so? The pregnant leader thought, baring her teeth at this arrogant tom. She composed herself in a moment, forcing her lip to cover her sharp fangs. He was of an average size, nothing special, your classic black cat with a few white markings.

"I see," Briarstar finally said, stretching the words out. She lied down on the floor of her den, settling her paws underneath her chest. "And what makes you think that? Why should I trust you to join my Clan when you do not even have the courtesy to give me your name?" She narrowed her eyes as she spoke, tail-tip twitching wildly.

[Phantomspirit]

The black cats green eyes widened for a moment. He calmed down when the leader of Talonclan laid down and asked her questions.

"My name is Phantom, and I absolutely know for a fact that I can do good in this clan. I trained almost every day in my old home so I wouldn't be completely weak when I came to join you." He sat down and kept his level head about the current matter. He would be completely fine if Briarstar decided to change his name if he joined, but was slightly nervous of being rejected from the clan.

[Midnight]

Always best not to put the fact that your character's in the Clan unless they've actually been accepted into the Clan. Whether or not Phantom is actually going to be accepted as a TalonClanner will be based on his training and how he acts, so it's purely up to Briarstar in the future. ^^'

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"Your training means nothing to me, because I have not seen it in action. I have no idea how you trained, what you trained as, who you trained under, nothing. You must understand that, as the leader of a very large Clan, I have to put the safety of my cats first. A cat with a mysterious background is not one I necessarily want joining my Clan," Briarstar responded, her ears twisting back, falling against her head a little bit.

"However," the tortoiseshell finally said, "If you are willing to uphold the warrior code and abide by these rules, then you may become an apprentice of TalonClan. You must sleep in the same den as our apprentices and train like them. You may not eat before elders, queens, and kits have eaten. You will receive a warrior mentor and you will listen to what you are told do by that member, but above all, you will listen to your leader's word. You will never leave a kit in danger, regardless of their background. You will kill prey only to eat, and you will give thanks to StarClan for its life. StarClan will be explained to you by your mentor. You will not kill another cat unless it is to protect your life or the life of another. You will patrol and mark our boundaries, and you will swear your loyalty to TalonClan. Do you understand and accept these conditions?" This was the part that always got them. The warrior code was something that every fresh apprentice learned (if they didn't already learn all of it as a kit), and many outsiders were intimidated by its length and meaning. Briarstar narrowed her eyes at Phantom, waiting for him to back down and leave.

[Phantomspirit]

I am confused as to what you mean Midnight, could you clarify?
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Phantom watched the tortoiseshell in front of him, going over each word she said carefully. He was not surprised by the amount of conditions he would need to follow. He nodded before speaking, "I understand Briarstar. I promise to work to be the best cat I can be. I will follow every rule."
He felt a slight nervous twinge. He had known of Starclan in the past, never having much time to learn about it, and he wanted to know more.

[Midnight]

Nevermind, it doesn't really matter. ^^'

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Hmph. He didn't run. That was shocking. Briarstar yawned, casting a quick glance at the nest she yearned for, and said, "Right. Well, you'll receive a mentor and a name at the next set of ceremonies. For now, you may eat one meal of fresh-kill a day, and you can join patrols. You may not leave camp alone, do you understand?" The she-cat didn't wait for an answer, instead waving her tail to dismiss the tom, padding over to her nest for some well-deserved rest.