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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Dec 17, 2018 0:01:06 GMT -5
Tumblepaw chuckled lightly. "I guess I got lucky with Burningpaw. She was the first one to really open up to me after I joined the Clan." He stood up and nudged Coalpaw. "Hey, don't worry, you may not have a Burningpaw, but you have me. I'll be your friend, Coalpaw."
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Post by Moonblazer on Dec 17, 2018 0:04:33 GMT -5
Tumblepaw chuckled lightly. "I guess I got lucky with Burningpaw. She was the first one to really open up to me after I joined the Clan." He stood up and nudged Coalpaw. "Hey, don't worry, you may not have a Burningpaw, but you have me. I'll be your friend, Coalpaw." “Thank you, Tumblepaw.” Coalpaw felt a twinge of emotion, glad he was trying to make him feel better. He felt lost, not sure why Ashrock wasn’t training him. He was too nervous to tell, not wanting him in trouble. He just felt lonely, and he was glad Tumblepaw was willing to be his friend. “That means alot to me.”
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Dec 17, 2018 0:06:39 GMT -5
"No sweat! If you want you can even join Burningpaw and I whenever we go chase beetles!" Tumblepaw smiled happily.
Ashrock slipped out of the medicine den and padded over to the prey pile.
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Post by Moonblazer on Dec 17, 2018 0:09:54 GMT -5
"No sweat! If you want you can even join Burningpaw and I whenever we go chase beetles!" Tumblepaw smiled happily. Ashrock slipped out of the medicine den and padded over to the prey pile. Coalpaw gave a quick nod of interest and agreement, before his eyes caught on Ashrock. He looked hopeful for a minute, before he drooped and looked away again, not seeing the tom turn towards him once.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Dec 17, 2018 0:13:07 GMT -5
Tumblepaw followed Coalpaw's gaze over to Ashrock. "I always heard Ashrock was a tough mentor. I gotta admit, I don't envy you having him."
The long-furred gray warrior picked out a lizard from the fresh-kill pile. He started carrying it over to Cedarstorm. THe deputy was getting an update from Kinkfire on everything he had missed while out.
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Post by Moonblazer on Dec 17, 2018 0:17:56 GMT -5
Tumblepaw followed Coalpaw's gaze over to Ashrock. "I always heard Ashrock was a tough mentor. I gotta admit, I don't envy you having him." The long-furred gray warrior picked out a lizard from the fresh-kill pile. He started carrying it over to Cedarstorm. THe deputy was getting an update from Kinkfire on everything he had missed while out. “Tough...yeah, he’s a bit tough. He’s not that bad.” Coalpaw assured, hoping his voice sounded sure rather than the deep conflict he was feeling. Was Ashrock really stern? The few times they had trained before, Ashrock had been firm but he had been so cool and good at showing him new moves. Now though, Coalpaw wasn’t sure what he was like much.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Dec 17, 2018 0:21:19 GMT -5
"I'm sure you handle it better than I would." Tumblepaw chuckled to himself. "I'm really glad Goldberry is my mentor though, he's really nice."
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Post by Moonblazer on Dec 17, 2018 0:33:26 GMT -5
"I'm sure you handle it better than I would." Tumblepaw chuckled to himself. "I'm really glad Goldberry is my mentor though, he's really nice." “He is!” Coalpaw brightened at the mention of his father. Goldberry always saw his achievements and made him feel special. He told such good stories. Even so, Honeypaw was certain that the clan looked at them funny because they were his kits. And he knew his father had to have done something bad to get such looks. “He’s really happy to mentor you.”
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Dec 17, 2018 0:36:04 GMT -5
"I hope I'm not disappointing him." Tumblepaw smiled back at Coalpaw. "I'd hate to let him down, so I always try my best."
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Post by Moonblazer on Dec 17, 2018 9:46:34 GMT -5
"I hope I'm not disappointing him." Tumblepaw smiled back at Coalpaw. "I'd hate to let him down, so I always try my best." “Oh no. I don’t think my father could ever be dissapointed in you.” Coalpaw assured. “You did so good on the Night Ambush lesson too. I couldn’t lead it like you could.”
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Post by Firebelly on Dec 17, 2018 10:44:08 GMT -5
Stormfury padded into camp with Cloudscar. The pair had been out hunting, Stormfury trying to learn how to blend his grey pelt into the snow, something he had never needed to worry about before. He hadn't been very successful, and his tail lashed in frustration as the two padded into camp. Cloudscar, however, carried two frogs in his mouth, his white pelt proving much easier to hunt with.
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Post by Moonblazer on Dec 17, 2018 10:58:59 GMT -5
Stormfury padded into camp with Cloudscar. The pair had been out hunting, Stormfury trying to learn how to blend his grey pelt into the snow, something he had never needed to worry about before. He hadn't been very successful, and his tail lashed in frustration as the two padded into camp. Cloudscar, however, carried two frogs in his mouth, his white pelt proving much easier to hunt with. Leaffrost poked her head from the nursery, giving a greeting to the grey tom.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Dec 17, 2018 11:12:41 GMT -5
Ashrock was doing the morning patrols, Cedarstorm still in bed. "Lynxdapple, would you lead a patrol to the ThunderClan border?" The gray tom asked, his head held high and a sureness in his voice. "See if you can find some prey while youre out. Ratmask do the same for WindClan."
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Post by Firebelly on Dec 17, 2018 11:19:30 GMT -5
Stormfury narrowed his eyes at Ashrock. "Who died and made you deputy?" He asked, still in a poor mood from his unsuccessful hunt.
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Post by Moonblazer on Dec 17, 2018 11:19:45 GMT -5
Ashrock was doing the morning patrols, Cedarstorm still in bed. "Lynxdapple, would you lead a patrol to the ThunderClan border?" The gray tom asked, his head held high and a sureness in his voice. "See if you can find some prey while youre out. Ratmask do the same for WindClan." Lynxdapple glanced at Cedarstorm, a worried look in his eyes. Was the deputy alright? He looked at Ashrock for a very long time before he sighed. “Very well.” He turned to gather some cats. Talltalon glared sharply at Ashrock.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Dec 17, 2018 11:23:21 GMT -5
Ashrock frowned at Stormfury. "Cedarstorm is exhausted from your successful hunt yesterday, i'm only helping my brother out. Perhaps you could help the apprentices with their chores today? Teach yourself sone respect toward the other members of this clan."
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Post by Moonblazer on Dec 17, 2018 11:30:20 GMT -5
Coalpaw withered with frustration as he was not called for any training once again. Morning had already passed, and now the other apprentices were already out and about. He felt an urge to whack a rock with his paw in his emotions, but found himself sitting alone again.
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Post by Firebelly on Dec 17, 2018 11:31:58 GMT -5
Stormfury snorted. "Maybe I will. If my deputy asks me to. You have no right to order me, or anyone else around." He flicked his tail, glancing at Cedarstorm. He was asleep again? Something wasn't right. Cedarstorm wasn't known to sleep in...especially not twice.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Dec 17, 2018 11:38:22 GMT -5
"I have a right to worry about my Clan and if Cedarstorm is too busy getting his beauty rest to send out patrols then someone else has to do it!" Ashrock glared at the former WindClan tom, he lashed his tail. "Just because Northstar welcomed you into this Clan doesn't mean you're one of us, rabbit-chaser. If I had my way, you'd be chased across the border with your tail in between your legs. Now, will you actually do something productive or are you going take advantage of Northstar's hospitality even more?"
Quite a few of my cats were standing around and watching: Scorchfire, Cliffheart, Littlemoon, Kinkfire. Ratmask even flicked his tail with interest at how Stormfury was standing up to Ashrock, his whiskers twitched in amusement.
Cedarstorm was still sound asleep in the warriors den.
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Post by Moonblazer on Dec 17, 2018 11:41:00 GMT -5
"I have a right to worry about my Clan and if Cedarstorm is too busy getting his beauty rest to send out patrols then someone else has to do it!" Ashrock glared at the former WindClan tom, he lashed his tail. "Just because Northstar welcomed you into this Clan doesn't mean you're one of us, rabbit-chaser. If I had my way, you'd be chased across the border with your tail in between your legs. Now, will you actually do something productive or are you going take advantage of Northstar's hospitality even more?" Quite a few of my cats were standing around and watching: Scorchfire, Cliffheart, Littlemoon, Kinkfire. Ratmask even flicked his tail with interest at how Stormfury was standing up to Ashrock, his whiskers twitched in amusement. Cedarstorm was still sound asleep in the warriors den. Snakesong watched with wide eyes, while Brittlefoot gave her a tense look. Lynxdapple paused and gave a sharp look to Ashrock, not liking the sound of what seemed like a fight.
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Post by Moonblazer on Dec 17, 2018 11:49:27 GMT -5
Coalpaw felt his chest clench. His sadness turned to determined anger, and he slipped towards the back entrance of camp. If Ashrock refused to see him, he’d make the entire clan see him bring back prey. Shimmer and Gregory noticed him better anyway. He slipped as quietly as he could away from the camp.
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Post by Firebelly on Dec 17, 2018 11:52:20 GMT -5
Stormfury narrowed his eyes, trying to force himself to remain calm. "It seems to me" he said slowly, "That if you truly cared about your brother and wanted to support him you would wake him up when things like this happened, not prance around like a kit playing deputy." He flicked his tail towards Cloudscar. "We actually just got back from an early morning hunt, so I'm not sure you can claim I'm not being productive here."
Cloudscar watched the exchange silently, unsure of what to make of the situation.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Dec 17, 2018 11:57:42 GMT -5
"And yet you're back empty-pawed." Ashrock narrowed his eyes on Stormfury. "After such a successful hunt with Cedarstorm yesterday, I suppose I expected too much of you." The tom snorted and looked down his nose at Stormfury. "I do care about my brother. Have you ever thought that maybe he's running himself so ragged that he's getting himself sick? Allowing him to sleep will allow him to recover his strength. I'm giving my brother the benefit of the doubt. Although, everyone knows he didn't want to be deputy in the first place. Maybe he wants to get himself demoted?"
Littlemoon and Scorchfire exchanged a look. Wondering if maybe Ashrock had a point. Houndthroat walked up to listen in, his eyes narrowed as he glanced back toward the warrior's den where Cedarstorm was.
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Post by Moonblazer on Dec 17, 2018 12:02:16 GMT -5
"And yet you're back empty-pawed." Ashrock narrowed his eyes on Stormfury. "After such a successful hunt with Cedarstorm yesterday, I suppose I expected too much of you." The tom snorted and looked down his nose at Stormfury. "I do care about my brother. Have you ever thought that maybe he's running himself so ragged that he's getting himself sick? Allowing him to sleep will allow him to recover his strength. I'm giving my brother the benefit of the doubt. Although, everyone knows he didn't want to be deputy in the first place. Maybe he wants to get himself demoted?" Littlemoon and Scorchfire exchanged a look. Wondering if maybe Ashrock had a point. Houndthroat walked up to listen in, his eyes narrowed as he glanced back toward the warrior's den where Cedarstorm was. Lionscorch bristled, and Cardinalblaze gave a wide eyed look of denial. The young warrior argued. “Cedarstorm is the most dedicated cat I know! He’d never try to get himself demoted!” Viperpool seemed unsure. “He...he usually doesn’t sleep in this much...maybe he does want to return to warrior duties. I wouldn’t blame him...”
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Post by Firebelly on Dec 17, 2018 12:02:45 GMT -5
Stormfury shook his head. "He was devastated the last time he woke up late. And he was even more frustrated that no one bothered to wake him. Not you" he said, flicking his tail at Ashrock. "Or any of you." He said, sweeping his tail at the small group of bystanders. "Instead he had to find out that his clan mates had moved on without him from ShadowClan's resident rabbitchaser. He flicked his ears in annoyance.
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Post by Moonblazer on Dec 17, 2018 12:11:44 GMT -5
Padding quickly through the territory, Coalpaw ignored the flakes of snow as he slipped towards Twolegplace. He knew he had to keep it a secret. He wasn’t as clever as his siblings, but he wasn’t stupid. He clambered up the fence, eyes narrowed with determination.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Dec 17, 2018 12:12:51 GMT -5
Littlemoon shifted her paws uneasily, looking at Cardinalblaze. "Then why is sleeping in?"
"I'm sorry that Cedarstorm felt bad, but if he truly wanted to prove he was a dedicated deputy, he wouldn't be sleeping in this much." Kinkfire spoke from the bystanders, flicking her tail in light boredom. "It's not our job to wake him up all the time, we have patrols to go on."
"Kinkfire and Viperpool are right." Ashrock nodded curtly to his sister. He looked back at Stormfury. "Cedarstorm always preferred being a mentor over anything else. He obviously doesn't care enough as deputy to wake up on time so patrols can get out. Which means, someone else has to handle it." He took a step toward Stormfury. "Now, are you going waste more of our time, or can I finish getting patrols out before the other Clans suspect we're neglecting our borders?"
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Dec 17, 2018 12:13:59 GMT -5
Gregory and Shimmer were sitting right where they had told the patrol they would be, two birds and a mouse laying at their paws. The two were talking pleasantly with each other, Shimmer smiling happily with having Gregory back.
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Post by Firebelly on Dec 17, 2018 12:21:12 GMT -5
Stormfury stared at the ShadowClan tom. He still suspected something was wrong, but there was no point doing anything without proof. He flicked his tail dismissively. "You can do whatever you want, I can't exactly stop you, can I?" He began to pad towards Cloudscar, "But I think you're making a mistake."
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Dec 17, 2018 12:23:21 GMT -5
"There's no mistake for doing what's best for the Clan." Ashrock lashed his tail when Stormfury--of all people--dismissed him. He bit down a growl and turned back to the clanmates to get patrols back out.
Northstar had been watching from her den the entire time, her eyes narrowed in contemplation. She looked over toward the warrior's den where her deputy laid inside still sleeping.
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