Warrior Cats: The Four Clans

The Four Clans Gazette

---Issue 24

Welcome: Briskpaw is our newest apprentice, having just joined WindClan!
Congrats: Dawnstar is now SHADOWCLAN LEADER! Congrats!

IMO

For this IMO, many users PMed me an answer to this question: Which board is your favorite on this site and why? What makes this board so fun? Here are their answers!

Flamepelt: Hmmmmmmm...... My fav board would have to be.... OMG I CANT DECIDE! UM.. I think its gunna havta b the fan-fiction board :) Its a great way you can put yourself out there and receive constructive criticism and maybe that advice can even help you solve your problems, like if someone interprets a story of yours in a different way than you did and In that you find a solution. ITS A TWO FER! :D

Freeflare: I like the Roleplay board because it's a chance for all of the members to kind of express what they like in the roleplay they create.

Dragonheart: My favorite board is the art board; I love looking at the amazing artwork people make.

The next IMO: What is your favorite Clan: Thunder, River, Wind, Shadow, or Sky? Why is this one your favorite? It isnt always your home Clan! Send your thoughts to Moonstar, and your answer most likely will appear in the next issue! Please do not post your answer, PM it to me. ^_-

User Interview!

Warning: May contain spoilers for those who havent finished the latest Power of Three books.

TFCG: Wowowowow, I can't believe I'm really getting a chance to talk to the actual cat in purrson! *dies of fandomness*

Jayfeather: Umm... Are you okay?

TFCG: NO! :DD Anyways, let's get this thing started. Are you aware that you're really, really awesome?

Jayfeather: Umm... I guess?

TFCG: You seem to say "Umm..." a lot. Does that have anything to do with Ashfur's death? And how it's affected the clans?

Jayfeather: Okay, so ThunderClans been shaken to the core by the loss of Ashfur. He's more famous when he's dead. Wait a second... How do you get "Ashfur's death" out of "Umm..."?

TFCG: Oh, I'm a professional. :DD

Jayfeather: ... I can tell...

TFCG: THANKS!!! :DDDD Is your mind totally set on Squirrelflight as the murdererer?

Jayfeather: I wasn't aware Murder had that many... "ers."...

TFCG: DON'T CHANGE THE SUBJECT!!!

Jayfeather: Okay, okay! Yeah, I'm pretty sure it was her. I mean, who else could it have been?

TFCG Crew member: Uhm, Lily? The interviews over. We have to go so Jayfeather can get back to his duties.

TFCG: NOOO!!!! *is held back by crew member* YOU WILL BE MINE, JAYSIES!!!1!

Jayfeather: O.O Can cats enter that protection program thing?

Fan Mail!

Dear TFCG,

Um, I like, just read the like, TFCG and like, it was like, AWESOME and I like, liked the competition between like, the clans and I think like, that RiverClan would win like, between the two because it is like, COOL.

-GOLDENPAW (is like, AWESOME)

Dear TFCG,

Heyyyyy! This is a cool newspaper. And I am the coolest cat on earth so dont judge my judgment! :) Great job on bringing this back guys! Youre awesome!
Luv,
Flames

Dear TFCG,

I'm loving the fact that TFCG is coming back. I hope it doesn't die again.

From,

Dragonheart

Ask Cinderpelt!

Dear Cinderpelt,
Hey, I am so confused! I like this guy and he totally acts like he likes me back, he calls me cute all the time, texts me 'good morning beautiful' and all that stuff. But I know who he does like and he has told me all about his plan to ask her out.... should I tell him I like him before its to late?? WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Signed,
Hopelessly Confused

Dear Hopelessly Confused,
Like I tell everyone, I am not too good with relationship advice but I can help a little. It seems to me that this boy likes you and you like him. But I dont know if he likes you that way because he has the other girl in mind. Since she is in his mind it is more likely she is the only one that will occupy the romantic part of his mind. I dont know if you are getting your feelings mixed up because he is complimenting you, as boys tend to flirt quite a lot with anyone whos even slightly attractive, but as it is I dont know the whole story. Then again you dont know until you try. If you dont get it off your chest then he will never really know your true feelings for him. I think that if you really like him strongly enough then you should tell him. But if your feelings arent strong, and you are only curious to know if it would work out then dont tell him because those are just feelings. Feelings come and go as I have come to know. Sorry that this wasnt all too helpful. But if you can find any part of this reply that answers your question then I am very glad.

Always concerned,

Cinderpelt

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Dear Cinderpelt,

Ive liked this guy for a really long time. I used to get my hopes up a lot and have them crash down, but Ive tried to stop because it hurts too much. I found out he likes someone else, and now I want to forget about him so badly. Ive accepted the fact that he doesnt like me. To top it off, other guys have stopped liking me and it makes me feel horrible. Like Im unattractive all of a sudden or something, like no one will like me. In the past, no matter what I do, I havent been able to forget about him. But I also dont want to forget him COMPLETELY, because I AM his friend, and I like being his friend. I just dont want to think of him as something more anymore to avoid becoming even more broken. Help?

Signed,

Beautifully Broken

Dear Beautifully Broken,
I am sorry to hear about that you have had such a troubled time. I can see that you must have gone quite a deal of hardship. You are never going to be able to completely forget about him since you have had such emotions. Believe me though, with time feelings do cool down. Though there are cases where they dont but for the majority they do. You are going to wait with a patient heart. As for your dilemma for not being looked at by the boys, dont take it to heart. I have never known what it is like to be stared at or desired by boys so I am not of much use. Still, I think there are others things in life that you should be more focused on. Such as school, collage and the future. There is always time to fall in love or get a boyfriend/husband. Not that you want to get married right now anyway. I think that you might be imagining that they dont see you that way since the boy you did like didnt. Someone I know that is very close to me had the same dilemma. This person kept thinking that they werent good looking to the opposite gender only because they had their heart stepped on by the person they cared about a lot. Just take a few good deep breaths and focus on other things rather than relationships. It is going to be hard. I am not denying that. You will have your mind preoccupied on him for a long time but time will let your feelings cool. I dont know if this was helpful at all but if you took any comfort in it then I have dont my job.

Always concerned,

Cinderpelt

Warriors Emotions

By Tabbystripe

Did you ever notice that when youre reading Warriors, you feel a certain emotion? For example, we love Firestar, hate Tigerstar, feel sorry for Brambleclaw and hate Ashfur, and wonder what Lionpaw is thinking when he secretly trains with Tigerstar and Brambleclaw, and hints at being a bit on the dark side of Warriors? TFCG researches Warriors emotions in this issue! 
     A lot of feelings are influenced by thoughts and emotions. Not just ours, but the characters.  We love the characters we do based off of what the main character thinks or feels about them.  For example, in the first series, when Firestar's the main character, we hate Tigerstar from the start, because that's the way Firestar feels.  From Firestar's point of view, we dislike Brambleclaw because he reminds Firestar of Tigerstar, and therefore that's the way we feel about him.  Yet in the second series, when Brambleclaw is often the main character, we feel his feelings and emotions, like how we feel sorry for him when Squirrelflight or Firestar is tough on him. 
    In real life, our thoughts and feelings are also influenced by someone we're close to's feelings.  For example, if your best friend says she hates some girl for some unimportant reason, like an ugly shirt or something, but the girl's nice, you may feel yourself hating that girl, too.  You wouldn't normally, but you often find yourself agreeing with someone youre close to.  This also happens a lot in groups.  If you're in a group of people, sometimes you'd do unintelligent things you wouldn't normally do. For example, someone may say, "Oh let's hit that tree!" and then it'll soon turn into, "Come on, let's knock it over!" In Warriors, if you didn't know any of the characters thoughts, and read the books in third person, rather than third person omniscient, you might feel differently about the characters, or not even feel a strong emotion at all.

Featured Article!

Cat of the issue!

Brightheart

Brightheart

By Flamepelt

Damaged with a broken heart
a foolish kit she was to start
taunt and doubt she faced through life
and rough and steep her urge to fight
But she burst out from her rugged chains
and found herself a newborn name
Here's to you Brightheart

Brightheart

By Cloudtail (Dawnbreak)

I saw you

As an angel

Even after you changed

Even after he died

You were scarred

Half of your face and heart gone

But I was there

To comfort you

To love you

You came to love me too

I strayed once

But you remained loyal

You're body is still burned

You're heart is still gone

But now I hold it

Forever

Even after death

We'll remain together

And watch over our clan

Until they join us

When they're own time comes

Brightheart

By Timbersong

The Cat of Issue 25: Brook (Where Small Fish Swim)

Send your art/stories/poems/letters/photographs/anything NOW!

Gamers Review

Put together By Flamepelt

Moonstar: Well, to be honest, I'm really not much of a game person. x33 I make them sometimes, but I rarely contribute. I must say though, that What is the Person Above Me Avatar Thinking and the Sig version of that are very funny. I'm more likely to add on to one of those.

Florestadream: Though I do not often post in the Games section, I would have to say the Favorites game is my favorite!

Dragonpaw: Probably the Nonsense game. It's depressing that it keeps dying.

Ebonystar: I like the OR game. Its a quick and simple game that allows you to get to know some of the other users better. It gets their opinions on quite a few things and allows you to have fun while doing it!

Freeflare: Hey, I like the what is the about person's avatar thinking game.

Twigstorm: Lol, when you said favorite game, I was gonna say Wizard101 xD But then you said on this site, but anyways, I'd have to say that the game "What is the avatar above thinking?" I love it xD

Wishpaw: My favorite game used to be "Wish Granted" but no one plays it any more, so I like to play "What's the person above's Avatar thinking?"

Flamepelt: I dont find myself going onto the games section of this forum that often, though it is enjoyable to occasionally peek in at the fun all the users are having!

Well, obviously the favorite game of the group doesnt seem to vary too much XD and a thanks to all who so kindly submitted their opinions, I appreciate that!

Breed Busterz

Todays Breed Busterz is

American Curl

Background Information:

The breed originated in Lakewood, California as the result of a spontaneous mutation. In June, 1981, two stray kittens were found and taken in by the Ruga family. The kittens were both longhaired, one black and the other black and white. The family named them Shulamith and Panda respectively, but Panda disappeared several weeks later, making Shulamith the foundation female of the American Curl breed.

Fun Facts:

·         My, what curly EARS you have Never thought Id say that!

·         There is both longhair and shorthair variations of this cat.

·         These cats have a reputation of never growing up and staying true to their playful personalities well into adulthood. Who knows, maybe theyll join Peter Pan!

·         They are born with straight ears which gently curl until about 16 weeks, in which the ears are done curling.

·         Their coat has a very silky texture that comes in all kinds of colors, and they have very little undercoat (which means minimal shedding! Put that vacuum away for a bit).

Comics!

The Adventures of Bob, Fred, and Billy 2

By Dragonheart

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-Dragonheart

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Want to Help?
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-post a reply on this thread
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