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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on May 16, 2024 19:00:47 GMT -5
Cherryvine tore her eyes away from the tree, following after the rest of the patrol almost mechanically. She knew what they would find downstream. Her heart already pounded at the thought. Her gaze swept over to Whorlpaw at her side, frowning at the apprentice her mate had been so fond of. "Are you sure you want to continue with us Whorlpaw? You don't have to." Duskpaw padded to sit on Palepaw's other side, the odd stillness of her brother's body was rather unsettling. Palepaw was almost never idle. "You really think they can still reach Snowdance with the prey-maulers at the moonstone?" Starrylight licked Cedarstar's cheek as he settled beside her, "We must hope that they will find a way" Whorlpaw stuck her chin up despite the nervousness on her face. "I'm sure. Stormfury always said to be brave. He's done so much for me. I, at least, want to help him get back to camp." Cedarstar flicked his ear twice, sitting with his family in the medicine den. "Surely they must," he mewed to his daughter. He wrapped his tail around Starrylight. "I remember a story told by a couple WindClan cats when I was kit. They said it was a WindClan cat who first discovered the Moonstone because of dreams she had from StarClan. If StarClan was able to send dreams before the moonstone was discovered, surely they can still do it now." He looked over to where Snowdance was. "Would you say, Snowdance?" (For Icefire15)
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Post by Icefire15 on May 16, 2024 19:12:57 GMT -5
Snowdance looked up from where she was finishing examining her work on Palepaw, giving Cedarstar a small nod. “StarClan has communicated with me before without the use of the Moonstone.” She mewed, stepping back from the injured apprentice. “They came to me when I was still just an apprentice training to be a warrior. Its how I discovered that I was supposed to be ShadowClan’s next Medicine cat. If I remember correctly, that was during the time the DarkForest had blocked us from the Moonstone.”
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Post by Foxstar26 on May 16, 2024 19:13:45 GMT -5
Hey)
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on May 16, 2024 19:23:27 GMT -5
(Hey Fox! Got anyone to rp with?)
Spiderbite sprinted after Nightstalker when the she-cat ran off. When he lost sight of her, he followed her scent right to the camp. "Cliffheart!" Spiderbite barreled past Frogleap who was standing guard at the camp entrance. He stopped just inside the camp and searched every face for the senior warrior. "Hey Cliffheart!"
Cedarstar lightly frowned at Nightstalker for entering the medicine den and bluntly interrupting his conversation with Snowdance. He turned to Snowdance and dipped his head. "That's a relief to hear. Hopefully, StarClan will communicate with you soon. I hope they saw our efforts to get to the moonstone. I would expect them to reach out if they did." Cedarstar flicked his tail and finally addressed Nightstalker. "He? You mean it's Spiderbite and not Lavendersky? Why would he--" he cut off hearing Spiderbite's shout out in the camp. "It sounds like he followed you here, Nightstalker." Cedarstar sighed and glanced over to where Cliffheart laid unconscious in a different nest of the medicine den. How many more things are going to happen tonight? He stood up and nuzzled his mate and daughter before heading out of the den. "Come on, Nightstalker, let's see what he wants. Snowdance, you might want to come too."
Ashrock jumped to his paws, claws unsheathed when a SkyClan cat came barreling into the camp. "What are you doing here?"
Kinkfire and Houndthroat also took hostile glances, but Littlemoon ran in front of him. "Stop, he's a medicine cat. We can't fight him."
"Doesn't mean he can come in unescorted," Houndthroat grumbled back.
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Post by Icefire15 on May 16, 2024 19:26:55 GMT -5
Snowdance sighed and stood up on weary paws, “It must be serious if he’s come all this way by himself.” She said, following after Cedarstar. Snowdance’s ear flicked when she heard the other medicine cat say Cliffheart’s name though.
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Post by Foxstar26 on May 16, 2024 19:31:41 GMT -5
Everyone is open if there’s a place I can jump in)
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on May 16, 2024 19:36:06 GMT -5
(You could have your characters react to Spiderbite entering the camp if you want, or we could have Rowanpaw and Strikepaw do some training?)
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Post by thistle on May 16, 2024 19:36:11 GMT -5
Fuzzypaw started from where she'd been crouched, mourning the loss of Moonpetal and worrying for Palepaw. Her pelt pricked at the presence of SkyClan cats, though she forced her claws in once she realized it was their medicine cat. She was close to where they'd come in, flicking her tail curiously as she eyed the two toms. "So that's Spiderbite, but who's the other one?" she whispered out of the corner of her mouth. "And why does he want Cliffheart?" As if he could even go with them right now!
Oakfall leaped to his paws, claws sliding out at the sudden intrusion. He carefully sheathed them after recognizing Spiderbite, dipping his head cautiously to the medicine cat. What do two SkyClan cats want with one of our senior warriors?
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Post by Ravenshadow on May 16, 2024 19:37:40 GMT -5
Nightstalker deflated slightly at Cedarstar’s tone, and wanted nothing more than to slink into the shadows where she could merely watch everything happening. But at his request for her to follow him, she grudgingly followed. “I’m sorry,” she said in a downcast tone. “There were two of them and I didn’t want to escort them alone, but it seems I should’ve paid more attention to if they were following or not.” She glanced at them, her eyes bitter. Not even a full moon after getting her warrior name and already screwing up. They better’ve had a good reason for following her.
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Post by Foxstar26 on May 16, 2024 19:45:35 GMT -5
Oakstalk looked up in shock as Spiderbite hurried into camp. What was the skyclan medicine cat doing here? He stood in case something was wrong.
Stonesong watched Ashrock jumped in shock. She looked away from him. She needed to get over her feelings cause it was clear he didn’t care.
Strikepaw poked his head from the apprentices den at the excitement. “Ooh Spiderbite is here!” He called into his den mates.
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Post by Moonblazer on May 16, 2024 19:58:20 GMT -5
“What are you doing here?!” Spiderfang hissed sharply as she saw Frigidshard come into camp, though her fury waned into confusion as she noticed- “Spiderbite?!” She exclaimed.
“What?! How did you-“ Lynxdapple exclaimed, jumping to his paws in shock at the sight of the Skyclan medicine cat.
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Post by Frozen on May 16, 2024 20:22:30 GMT -5
"SkyClan?!" Sandflower exclaimed with a confused glance at Lynxdapple. What did Spiderbite want?
Shortcloud bristled as the scent of SkyClan entered her senses. Despite their intentions, they now knew just how vulnerable they were after the flood.
Cinderspeck flattened his ears in worry.
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Post by Moonblazer on May 16, 2024 20:56:40 GMT -5
"SkyClan?!" Sandflower exclaimed with a confused glance at Lynxdapple. What did Spiderbite want? Shortcloud bristled as the scent of SkyClan entered her senses. Despite their intentions, they now knew just how vulnerable they were after the flood. Cinderspeck flattened his ears in worry. “Well. That’s unexpected.” Brittlefoot blinked, before he stood beside Shortcloud, kinked tail lashing as he gave a pointed look at Spiderbite and Frigidshard.
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Post by Willow on May 17, 2024 16:07:31 GMT -5
Frigidshard stood near the entrance of the camp, usually confident tom shrinking under all the eyes of the Shadowclan warriors. He gave a nervous smile in the general direction of a couple cats, hoping Spiderbite wouldn't take long.
Starrylight touched her nose to Cedarstar's cheek before he got up with a small sigh. Of course she was proud of what he did as their leader, but some nights she did miss the more carefree days they had in their early warriorhood together.
Duskpaw scooted closer to Palepaw and Starrylight, ears pinned back. What if this was a plot and Skyclan was about to attack. She would protect her mother and brother with her life.
Falcontalon pulled Pearlkit closer to him, the she-kit giving a displeased squeak as the large leaf she was playing with was abandoned. "Papa!" she whined. Falcontalon hushed her softly. "There are Skyclan cats in our camp, we must be vigilant."
Thistlestalk stood, his eyes narrowed at Frigidshard, he didn't believe the young tom's nervous attitude for one moment.
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Post by Willow on May 17, 2024 16:09:43 GMT -5
Cherryvine closed her eyes for a moment, loosing a breath as she composed herself. Cardinalblaze and Whorlpaw were right. She had story after story to tell them, Whorlpaw would pass on his lessons, the clan would speak of him for moons. They would not forget their father. "Let's go back to camp. I don't want to leave them for too long." She crouched on the ground next to Stormfury's body. "Let me carry him... please."
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Post by Moonblazer on May 17, 2024 16:19:34 GMT -5
Cherryvine closed her eyes for a moment, loosing a breath as she composed herself. Cardinalblaze and Whorlpaw were right. She had story after story to tell them, Whorlpaw would pass on his lessons, the clan would speak of him for moons. They would not forget their father. "Let's go back to camp. I don't want to leave them for too long." She crouched on the ground next to Stormfury's body. "Let me carry him... please." “Of course, Cherryvine.” Cardinalblaze nodded softly, stepping back to allow her space to lift him. He did move after a moment, in case Cherryvine needed help getting him on her back. He inwardly deflated, knowing that the Clan would be devastated that the hope of Stormfury being alive was hashed.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on May 17, 2024 19:26:53 GMT -5
Cedarstar lifted his head as his tired gaze studied Spiderbite and Frigidshard. Just one warrior as an escort? Cedarstar observed. They don't appear to have ill intentions.
As Cedarstar walked up, Spiderbite's confidence faltered a little. He noticed how the camp appeared in as bad a state as the rest of the territory. While he was expecting hostility from block-head warriors, he wasn't expecting the misery he also saw in their eyes. Something happened here, Spiderbite swallowed tightly. They look almost as sad as our warriors back home. He focused his gaze back on Cedarstar. The leader appeared exhausted, but Spiderbite noted how he had his burns this time compared to that moment during the gathering.
"Nightstalker tells me you want to see Cliffheart." Cedarstar stopped right in front of Spiderbite. "Why?"
Spiderbite opened his mouth, but closed it again when he realized he didn't have the proper words to say. He wasn't as versed in speaking smoothly like Lavendersky or friendly like Plumwillow. He couldn't say Spiritstar sent him and he didn't want to risk Cedarstar thinking he was trying to steal Cliffheart back to SkyClan. Spiderbite flattened his ears. What he had to say, he didn't like. He didn't want it to be true, but he knew the truth was all he could say to try to convince the ShadowClan leader. "Lavendersky is dying," Spiderbite couldn't look at anyone as grief struck him. "She wishes to see her brother one more time before she journeys to StarClan."
Cedarstar blinked in surprise. He'd known Lavendersky had been around a long while. Cliffheart would tell stories of her when they trained. Cedarstar let out a sigh and his ears fell. This truly is a sad night for the Clans. Cedarstar glanced back toward the medicine den then looked at Snowdance. He wasn't sure Cliffheart would even be able to make the journey to SkyClan.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on May 17, 2024 19:27:57 GMT -5
Whorlpaw walked alongside Cherryvine, ready to offer her help if the older she-cat needed it. She had a hard time looking at Stormfury's body, though. She didn't like seeing her mentor like that.
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Post by Ravenshadow on May 17, 2024 19:38:27 GMT -5
Nightstalker shook her head internally. This was all so much. First the flood, then the death of two of their best warriors, and then now Skyclan bringing news of yet another death. She eased her ears to their normal position again as she blinked in surprise at his request. Then she looked at Cedarstar, waiting for him to say something… but then she had a small idea. Of course, if he said no then she wouldn’t but somehow she’d always wanted to leave the territory. Although some part of her wanted him to make the deputy go instead. “If I may,” she said in a timid voice, “I could escort him to Skyclan with some others.” Her words were careful, although the slight tone of hopefulness could be detected.
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Post by ✦⚝Stormscar⚝✦ on May 17, 2024 19:39:06 GMT -5
SunStrike yawned after the ceramony and dipped his head respectfully to the newly named Pantherpaw, "Good luck," he told her and continued to the warrior's den. Just before all this chaos had happened, SunStrike had gone on patrol and hunting duty, so he figured it would matter if he took a small nap before he had to leave again. However his plans were foiled after he curled up in his nest and heard muttering of Spiderbite, SkyClan's medicene cat, "What in StarClan is going on out there?" he muttered and stretched to head out. After SunStrike made it out of the den his assumtions were proven correct- and low and behold, there sat Spiderbite and FridShard in the middle of camp, "What in StarClan's name are they doing here?" he mutter to NightStalker, the closest cat to him.
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Post by Ravenshadow on May 17, 2024 19:41:22 GMT -5
SunStrike yawned after the ceramony and dipped his head respectfully to the newly named Pantherpaw, "Good luck," he told her and continued to the warrior's den. Just before all this chaos had happened, SunStrike had gone on patrol and hunting duty, so he figured it would matter if he took a small nap before he had to leave again. However his plans were foiled after he curled up in his nest and heard muttering of Spiderbite, SkyClan's medicene cat, "What in StarClan is going on out there?" he muttered and stretched to head out. After SunStrike made it out of the den his assumtions were proven correct- and low and behold, there sat Spiderbite and FridShard in the middle of camp, "What in StarClan's name are they doing here?" he mutter to NightStalker, the closest cat to him. Nightstalker’s ears went back slightly. “A lot, fur-brain. Where were you anyway?” As she spoke she went back to looking at Cedarstar, waiting to see if he’d let her go.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on May 17, 2024 19:47:50 GMT -5
Cedarstar glanced briefly at Nightstalker, but spoke to Spiderbite and Snowdance. "Cliffheart is still recovering from the wounds he received from the Prey Maulers. He hasn't woken up since then. He may not be able to make the journey, or do you think he can, Snowdance?" Spiderbite blinked in surprise. Though he heard about the prey maulers at the gathering, he hadn't seen one himself. "How bad were his injuries?" He asked Snowdance. ( Icefire15)
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Post by ✦⚝Stormscar⚝✦ on May 17, 2024 19:54:37 GMT -5
SunStrike frowned at his friend, "Who put a thorn in your bedding today?" he asked her then sighed, "I heard something about a patrol to bring them back, if thats needed I'll go along, I wont be able to fall asleep after this anyways.."
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Post by Willow on May 17, 2024 19:57:40 GMT -5
Cherryvine struggled under the weight of Stormfury, but didn't let it show trekking through the mud with her chin jutted forward. She could do this. A thought hit her as they neared the camp, "Someone has to tell his family at the gathering before Cedarstar says something."
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Post by Moonblazer on May 17, 2024 19:58:38 GMT -5
Cardinalblaze opted to lead the she-cats back towards camp, keeping an eye out for danger, though inwardly he knew he was hiding his grief-stricken face from the older and younger. It was another thing that made him unsure if he was meant to be a deputy. Deputies weren’t supposed to deflate with grief and feel like an anxious mess. They were supposed to be strong and know what to do… yet, right now, he had no idea what to do to fix this. He took a quiet breath, not wanting to think of the moment the kits saw Stormfury’s body. The thought terrified him, and upset him greatly.
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Post by Moonblazer on May 17, 2024 20:05:05 GMT -5
Spiderfang’s suspicion and defensiveness melted away quickly at Spiderbite’s words. Her eyes flashed with surprise, before she sighed deeply. Lavendersky had lived a very long life, yet it was still shocking to hear that time had finally caught up to her. If Spiderbite had run all the way here, then it must have been really important to her.
“Oh no…” Burninghope mewed lightly, her eyes round with sympathy and sadness at the news that Spiderbite shared.
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Post by Ravenshadow on May 17, 2024 20:08:53 GMT -5
SunStrike frowned at his friend, "Who put a thorn in your bedding today?" he asked her then sighed, "I heard something about a patrol to bring them back, if thats needed I'll go along, I wont be able to fall asleep after this anyways.." Nightstalker finally gave up on waiting for Cedarstar for the moment, seeing he was talking about Cliffheart's condition with the Skyclan medicine cat. She pulled Sunstrike to the side, her ears still back slightly as she glared at him in exasperation. "Two dead, a new emaciated apprentice, and now Skyclan trespassing on our territory. Happy?"
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Post by ✦⚝Stormscar⚝✦ on May 17, 2024 22:01:42 GMT -5
"Your acting like a fox in a fit- and yes, I heard about the first two. I wouldn't sleep through a clan meeting, what? Do you think I'm a mousebrain, I know better then to ignore a clan meeting- Now, I understand your grumpy most of the time but why so much now? Did you not sleep yesterday or something, geez," he gave NightStalker a concered look, the last time she acted like this was when she was still a 'paw, and that was because some other apprentices had made fun of her for not being clanborn. SunStrike, being a young warrior, stuck up for her, thats why they were such good friends, he was the friendliest to her when she first joined the clan.
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Post by Ravenshadow on May 17, 2024 22:08:09 GMT -5
"Your acting like a fox in a fit- and yes, I heard about the first two. I wouldn't sleep through a clan meeting, what? Do you think I'm a mousebrain, I know better then to ignore a clan meeting- Now, I understand your grumpy most of the time but why so much now? Did you not sleep yesterday or something, geez," he gave NightStalker a concered look, the last time she acted like this was when she was still a 'paw, and that was because some other apprentices had made fun of her for not being clanborn. SunStrike, being a young warrior, stuck up for her, thats why they were such good friends, he was the friendliest to her when she first joined the clan. Nightstalker sighed, her eyes softening slightly. “Yes I’m fine. Just… didn’t sleep too much and the deaths rattled me- that’s all. And the cats following me back from the border without me knowing was a bit… well discouraging.” It was difficult to stay mad at Sunstrike, even if he could be a bit of a mouse-brain. She licked her chest fur a few times before looking at Cedarstar who was still talking with the Skyclan medicine cat. “I just wanted to go hunting,” she murmured sadly. “But it seems like Starclan had other plans for the day.”
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Post by ✦⚝Stormscar⚝✦ on May 17, 2024 22:21:03 GMT -5
He chuckled, "StarClan always has different plans, how about this, I'll go hunting with you, we can bring back prey for th clan and it'll give you time to relax, the deaths rattled everyone, and it's unfortunate to hear about SkyClan, I wonder if anything else is happening in the other clans.." the last part he said half to himself, but he was really worrying about the Dark forest, he knew all the stories of it, how horrible it was, and he wondered if it would rise again. A slight shiver ran through his pelt, no. It couldn't rise again..
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