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Post by Foxstar26 on Apr 14, 2020 14:03:13 GMT -5
Snowstorm and Deerleap padded into Sunningrocks. Both their pelts were streaked with soot. They were leading Bumblegaze, Tigerpaw, and Mosspaw, having found them on their way.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 14, 2020 14:12:52 GMT -5
Peachdapple sighed with relief, thanking Sootclaw and Thrushwing with a nod of appreciation. She called quickly to Aspenfall. "Make sure to get to the cats with the worst burns and coughs first. Press a bit of honey to the wet moss and pass out as much as you can."
She then turned, sighing in relief at the sight of Snowstorm, Deerleap and the patrol behind them. The medicine cat padded quickly towards them, calling out. "Head down to the riverbank to wash the soot from your fur, and to cool off the burns. If any of you are relatively uninjured, assist the ones that are." She nodded. "I'm glad you all made it back."
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 14, 2020 14:14:20 GMT -5
"Snowstorm! Deerleap!" Sootclaw rushed over to his mate and daughter, looking them over with relief flush in his gaze. "Thank StarClan, you're alright."
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Post by Willow on Apr 14, 2020 14:17:16 GMT -5
Shadowblossom dipped her head in thanks to the medicine "Thank you Peachdapple." she gently nudged her son away from Petalsky's body, leading him to the water.
Darktail followed his mother blindly, feeling like a kit again.
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Post by Foxstar26 on Apr 14, 2020 14:23:09 GMT -5
Snowstorm looked at her mate, moving to press her nose to his cheek. “I’m glad you’re ok too.” She purred softly. Deerleap moves to head down to the stream, the others following her.
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Post by Willow on Apr 14, 2020 14:26:46 GMT -5
Brackenheart spotted the patrol he knew his sister was with earlier in the day. He trotted over to Bumblegaze, staring at the warrior's soot ridden state for a moment before speaking "Bumblegaze, Swiftwind was with your patrol.. w-where is she?"
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 14, 2020 14:30:25 GMT -5
"Let's get you cleaned up." Sootclaw licked his mate's cheek and motioned to follow after Deerleap.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 14, 2020 14:30:55 GMT -5
Vixenrose raced after Flamestrike, her breath leaving in gasps as she coughed every few seconds. Even so, her eyes flashed with relief as soon as Sunningrocks came into view. Never before had she ever wanted to throw herself into the river than she did now. But the river was forgotten, as she spotted the familiar pelt of Tigerpaw. She took a gasping breath, calling out with a scratchy voice.
"Tigerpaw! I see him, Flamestrike! He's there!"
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Post by Foxstar26 on Apr 14, 2020 14:33:21 GMT -5
Bumblegaze looked as Brackenheart approached him. He didn’t want to answer. He just wanted to sulk away, hiding from him and everyone. “She-she died.” He whispered. “She was crushed by a tree branch saving Mosspaw.” He glanced towards the young tom.
“Are you ok? We’re you hurt?” Snowstorm fretted softly as she moved down towards the river to clean her white pelt.
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Post by Foxstar26 on Apr 14, 2020 14:34:17 GMT -5
Flamestrike slowed once they got to Sunningrocks, panting softly. His shoulder had some nasty scratches and burns from trying to move the branch off Glassflower. It was forgotten for a moment when he realized his son was safe. “Thank Starclan.”
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 14, 2020 14:34:46 GMT -5
Sootclaw shook his head. "No, I managed to make it just fine."
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Post by Foxstar26 on Apr 14, 2020 14:43:27 GMT -5
“You promise? You’re not trying to be all tough.” Snowstorm looked at him sternly.
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Post by Willow on Apr 14, 2020 14:44:12 GMT -5
Brackenheart blinked staring at the tom blankly "S-she's gone? My sister is dead." he repeated.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 14, 2020 14:50:33 GMT -5
Flamestrike slowed once they got to Sunningrocks, panting softly. His shoulder had some nasty scratches and burns from trying to move the branch off Glassflower. It was forgotten for a moment when he realized his son was safe. “Thank Starclan.” "Mother! Father!" Dawnpaw called from the top of the Sunningrocks, his eyes wide with relief. He could already feel Scarletpaw lunging past him to rush towards their parents and Tigerpaw. "You're alive! We thought we lost you!" She wailed. Vixenrose nearly collapsed with relief, seeing more of her kits were safe. The pain of Glassflower's death still remained, sharp in her heart, but the sight of her kits made her feel stronger.
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Post by Foxstar26 on Apr 14, 2020 14:53:38 GMT -5
“I’m sorry.” Bumblegaze stepped forward. “I tried to save her but it was too late...” he shook his head. “I’m so sorry..”
Tigerpaw huddled into Vixenrose, staring at the ground. He was in shock and terrified. He had witnessed Swiftwind die and that shook him to his core.
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Post by Willow on Apr 14, 2020 15:04:29 GMT -5
Brackenheart nodded, backing away from Bumblegaze slowly. The image of his only sister, his only family left, being crushed under a tree too much for him. He glanced over at Mosspaw, half wishing it had been him instead. The tom shook his head, you don't wish it was Mosspaw, that's heartless. Swiftwind would be so disappointed in you. "Thank you for telling me." he mewed hollowly.
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Post by Foxstar26 on Apr 14, 2020 15:07:39 GMT -5
Bumblegaze watched him, eyes guilty and sad. “I’m sorry.” He repeated again but he knew his sorry didn’t mean much. His sister was dead.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 14, 2020 15:22:00 GMT -5
“I’m sorry.” Bumblegaze stepped forward. “I tried to save her but it was too late...” he shook his head. “I’m so sorry..” Tigerpaw huddled into Vixenrose, staring at the ground. He was in shock and terrified. He had witnessed Swiftwind die and that shook him to his core. "Oh my darling. Come here." Vixenrose hid the tremble in her voice as best as she could. She could tell from the moment she pulled her son close to her, that Tigerpaw had been shocked, badly. Her heart broke as she shook her head and promised. "It is alright. I am so happy, that you and your brother and sister are safe. Let me look at you. Have you seen the medicine cats yet?" She fretted. Peachdapple moved as quickly as she could, placing a spot of honey covered moss in front of each warrior and apprentice that she could see. She nodded in approval as she saw cats begin to clean the soot off of their fur. Thank Starclan that the river was here, and that Sunningrocks was here as well. She knew Riverclan would probably throw a fit, but at this moment, she knew she would march up to Earthstar himself if they caused a fuss.
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Post by Willow on Apr 14, 2020 15:31:56 GMT -5
Shadowblossom helped her son wash the water wash over his burns, trying not to look to closely at them
Darktail winced as the cold water splashed on his burned skin but soon relaxed as it started to sooth instead of sting.
Brackenheart wandered away from Bumblegaze, laying down in the corner of the clearing to gather his thoughts.
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Post by Foxstar26 on Apr 14, 2020 15:34:43 GMT -5
Leafgaze padded over to Brackenheart, looking at him a moment. “You ok?” The shecat asked him. She had made it here first, helping the queens with their kits.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 14, 2020 15:35:32 GMT -5
Yarrowcloud pushed into the water, actually finding it easier to move, now that weight was taken off of his bad leg, and he could lift it up in the water. He looked at Darktail, moving to pull at clumps of ash with the care and gentleness of a father to his kit. He remembered when they were first born, so small and full of life and worth every star in the sky. He would always see them this way. He looked over at Shadowblossom, a heavy sadness and acceptance in his eyes.
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Post by Icefire15 on Apr 14, 2020 15:58:53 GMT -5
Emberfluff led Eagleclaw into Sunningrocks, glad to have made it without being too injured.
Sootkit and Hollowkit stayed close to their mother, too terrified to even move around (Since Fox won’t let me cause drama with Hollow)
Eclipsepaw was helping Peachdapple with her herbs and helping the injured.
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Post by Willow on Apr 14, 2020 16:00:27 GMT -5
Brackenheart looked up at Leafgaze in surprise "Oh.. um n-no. Swiftwind. She's gone. She was crushed under a tree branch."
Darktail looked at Yarrowcloud gratefully "Thank you father." he murmured softly as he felt the soot wash out of his fur.
Shadowblossom couldn't help but press her face into her son's uninjured shoulder as they stood together in the water. "I'm so glad you brought her back Darktail. Even if she's with starclan now."
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Post by Foxstar26 on Apr 14, 2020 16:05:21 GMT -5
Leafgaze frowned. “I’m sorry Brackenheart.” She spoke. “Is there anything I can do?” She asked him.
Eagleclaw sunk to the ground once they made it. He painted lightly, very tired.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 14, 2020 16:12:25 GMT -5
Brackenheart looked up at Leafgaze in surprise "Oh.. um n-no. Swiftwind. She's gone. She was crushed under a tree branch." Darktail looked at Yarrowcloud gratefully "Thank you father." he murmured softly as he felt the soot wash out of his fur. Shadowblossom couldn't help but press her face into her son's uninjured shoulder as they stood together in the water. "I'm so glad you brought her back Darktail. Even if she's with starclan now." "At the very least, we know what happened to her, and can bury her properly." Yarrowcloud nodded his agreement, though his paws felt like stones and his heart ached fiercely. He continued helping to clean the soot from Darktail's fur, shaking his head softly. "Don't strain yourself. Your aunt will know what to do. She always does."
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Post by Willow on Apr 14, 2020 16:18:15 GMT -5
Brackenheart shook his head "No Leafgaze, not really. I just. I just need to grieve. H-Have you seen Flashfire?" he asked, he couldn't lose his mate too.
Darktail nodded "I couldn't leave her there no matter what.. she was all alone." he murmured quietly.
Shadowblossom held herself together for her mate and son. "She's not alone anymore my dear."
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 14, 2020 16:21:55 GMT -5
"I will see her in the newleaf blooms, and when the petals fall from the trees." Yarrowcloud rasped quietly, finding the prospect of that to be more calming to his heart than he expected, as if he knew she would always be there." He nodded once and looked at Darktail. "I am so proud of you. Always know that." He pleaded.
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Post by Willow on Apr 14, 2020 16:47:37 GMT -5
Darktail gave his father a small smile "Thank you Yarrowcloud." he stretched dipping his head under the water for a moment. "I think I'm as clean as I can get. I should go back to Peachdapple so she can treat my wound."
Shadowblossom nodded, wading out of the water after Darktail. She sighed, watching him walk back towards Peachdapple. She turned to Yarrowcloud and leaned against him gently "We raised good warriors." She murmured softly.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 14, 2020 16:49:21 GMT -5
Yarrowcloud watched Darktail move off, a heaviness in his eyes lingering as he leaned against his mate. He nodded in agreement, mewing out softly. “We did, didn’t we? At least...at least we know our sons are alright. Featherfoot and Orangebreeze got the kits out early.”
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Post by Foxstar26 on Apr 14, 2020 16:56:51 GMT -5
“I haven’t.” Leafgaze shook her head. “I’m sure she’ll be here soon though.” She promised. Poor Brackenheart.
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