3rd Prophecy; Video

[notmyprophecy]

 

[The view is of a black cat, with green eyes and a rather pleased expression on her face. The cat that got the cream? Yeah that's how Hollyleaf looks. She has the scars she gained as a human, but they're less noticeable, with her fur. The D-Terminal appears to be propped up against something, because she sits before it, most of her body visible.] Alright, it's been a few days and nothing new. If this world's finally got it right, I'm willing to forgive it for a lot of things. Good to see fellow non-Twolegs are enjoying this too.

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[strengthinkindness]

Oh, yes please.

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[notmyprophecy]

[Honestly she's fighting back a purr right now...though the first rule mentioned does leave a bit of a sour taste in her mouth.]

First of all, medicine cats aren't allowed to have a mate or kits.

Secondly, kits must stay in the camp until they are apprenticed, and they aren't allowed to hunt.

Clans must not unite to drive out another-- though, in past times this one has been allowed with exception, when BloodClan tried to invade the old forest territory. It's a story all are told as kits in the nursery.

[Ahem.] Clans must not force another Clan to share territory.

Enemy patrols must not attack cats if they are on a mission all four Clans agree on.

...And of course. [She closes her eyes, reciting one that's been a mantra for her many times.] The safety of the Clan is more important than the safety of on cat.

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[strengthinkindness]

Oh I see...the needs of the group outweigh the needs of the individual. [It makes sense, and a lot of group animals operated that way.]

But why can't medicine cats have mates or kids?

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[notmyprophecy]

Because they have to care for the Clan. The Clan is their kin. Besides, they help with the kitting. If a female medicine cat were to lose her life in the process... It would be disastrous.

Medicine cats just can't. It's how the rules work.

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[strengthinkindness]

Is there only one medicine cat in the clan?

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[notmyprophecy]

One, and the cat's apprentice, if they've taken one.

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[strengthinkindness]

Oh, I see...I guess that would make it difficult to lose that one medicine cat...

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[notmyprophecy]

Exactly. That's why it's easiest for medicine cats to not take mates.

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[strengthinkindness]

Yes, I see...

I...hope I'm not being too annoying, asking so many questions. But I was just wondering...why can there only be one medicine cat?

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[notmyprophecy]

...Why...? Because it...it's just how it is. There's only one leader, only one deputy. Of course there's only one medicine cat. It's a difficult job, and it can't be taken lightly. Not everyone's cut out for it.

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[strengthinkindness]

Yes, of course that's true...It just seems that having more than one would make it easier to take care of the rest of the clan.

But I suppose that is just the way it is.

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[notmyprophecy]

...It's how the Clans work. We all pitch in, to protect each other. But there's one medicine cat. Just one. Even with more medicine cats... They couldn't take mates. Their kin is the entire Clan...not one cat.

I don't expect everyone to understand. It's just how it works.

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[strengthinkindness]

[Fluttershy nodded; she may not understand, but she can respect that that's just how that world and the clans operate.]

So what does it take to become a medicine cat? How long would an apprentice have to study?

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[notmyprophecy]

[A low rumble rises from Hollyleaf's throat and she appears disgruntled.]

A lot of studying. First, you need to have the drive and ambition, and sometimes, the talent. The...connection with StarClan. Some cats know since they're little kits that they want to become a medicine cat, others take awhile to figure it out. Some are chosen with symbols or signs. RiverClan's, Mothwing, a moth's wing appeared outside the medicine den, so the story goes, and she had the knack for learning about herbs and remedies.

You have to be able to memorize every herb, every illness, and still to show dedication to StarClan and skill at interpreting their signs and dreams. I...tried it, once, because I wanted to be dedicated to my Clan, but I was better as a warrior. My brother ended up medicine cat in my place.

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[strengthinkindness]

Oh...I see...

[She was listening, really, and it was all very interesting. But she couldn't help wondering about Hollyleaf's agitation all of a sudden. Had she said something wrong?]

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[notmyprophecy]

...It's really tough. Being a medicine cat. For a lot of reasons. The ones who do it...they're amazing.

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[strengthinkindness]

Mm...yes, it sounds like it would be a lot of hard work. Those who do it are certainly something.

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[notmyprophecy]

My brother's training to be the main medicine cat. Jayfeather, he's a brilliant cat.

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[strengthinkindness]

You must be so proud of him.

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[notmyprophecy]

I am. Jayfeather's done so much to help the Clans.

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[strengthinkindness]

He sounds very admirable.

What about you, though?

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[notmyprophecy]

Me?

[Blink.]

A warrior, nothing special.

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[strengthinkindness]

Oh, that can't be true. Warriors protect their clan, don't they? That's just as admirable too, even if it's not the same as a medicine cat.

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[notmyprophecy]

Yes...

Yes, it's admirable to be a warrior, that's true. Warriors do a lot for the Clan.

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[strengthinkindness]

...Are you all right...?