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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 14, 2017 19:13:01 GMT -5
"I'm dying...you understand this, yes? What will be...expected of you after these last hours? You will go to recieve your lives...name your deputy...and take my place...You are ready." Hawkstar decided, amber eyes as sure and stern as they always had been.
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Post by ♥Snowfire♥ on Apr 14, 2017 19:28:28 GMT -5
(Woooo page two!)
"Of course. But should I not stay with the Clan during your vigil?" Wildfire questioned, nerves prickling his already spiky fur. His green eyes danced with questions he would not ask, probably ever. However, he did not break Hawkstar's gaze, he couldn't.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 14, 2017 19:33:54 GMT -5
"After...you may sit and hold vigil after your nine lives are recieved...but a deputy must be assigned and you must have your lives before moonfall. It's...good luck." Hawkstar reminded with a wheeze.
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Post by ♥Snowfire♥ on Apr 14, 2017 19:56:35 GMT -5
Wildfire nodded, a thousand thoughts racing through his head. Who would his deputy be? Would he be able to make the journey to receive his lives and return in time to catch the vigil? He mentally shook his head to clear the cluster of thoughts, and instead focused on Hawkstar. "Right." He meowed, trying his best to sound calm, but his tail twitched with anxiety.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 14, 2017 20:02:15 GMT -5
"Hey...deep breath...I was exactly the same...when Starclan came to me...told me to lead..." Hawkstar comforted the young warrior. "But you will be alright..."
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Post by ♥Snowfire♥ on Apr 14, 2017 20:04:40 GMT -5
Wildfire sighed, sitting down in front of his leader and hanging his head in defeat. "I know, I just..." He paused, and took the deep breath he was instructed to. He released it seconds later, and continued, "I wish I had more time to learn from you." He looked back up at Hawkstar, glancing for a moment to his parents, then to Owlshadow, and then back to Hawkstar. His bright green and amber eyes were dark with sadness.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 14, 2017 20:31:18 GMT -5
"Ah...you learned well enough. For all the ways you all hold me of my rank...I was never much more than a small and emotionally disrupted warrior...I've done bad and good things...got jealous and overly-analytical...but I'm thankful everyone put such faith in me." Hawkstar purred, looking at Wildfire.
"I have time...if there is anything of the past you wish to know..."
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Post by ♥Snowfire♥ on Apr 14, 2017 20:46:04 GMT -5
Wildfire smiled sadly, but his eyes glinted with curiosity. "Why did you choose me? Out of all the capable cats in the Clan... my parents, first cousins twice removed, senior warriors, your own kits... There are so many others. I don't understand how I was special enough." His question was genuine, and his voice was soft with wonder.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 14, 2017 21:17:11 GMT -5
Hawkstar was quiet at that for a moment, before he gave a weak chuckle. "Such a sad day...when the caves collapsed. We lost so many...no leader, no deputy, no medicine cat...the youngest kits grew up that day...the oldest never made it out alive...when I was told to lead, I had no choice but to become a leader instead of a young warrior...the scars of the tragedy have finally healed...Myself, Hollowstar, Snowstar...we all have led in similar styles...respectful and mindful and calculating...stern at times when perhaps joy was a better option."
He looked at Wildfire.
"I never want to see a clan so devoid of energy ever again...you have a spark in you I saw in my brother, a spark from kin long lost...a spark I never had. At the time, I was what the clan needed...but at this time, a cat like you, is what we need..."
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Post by ♥Snowfire♥ on Apr 14, 2017 21:30:30 GMT -5
(You're pullin' at my heartstrings woman *wipes tear from eye*)
Wildfire felt himself blush, heat flooding his face and chest. "That's, very kind of you." He breathed, smiling sadly. "I hope I am what the Clan needs. I hope I won't disappoint you." The young tom admitted, embarrassed. He had never known Snowstar or even Hollowstar, but only heard great tales of their accomplishments. And Hawkstar, well, Wildfire thought he did a remarkable job pulling the Clan out of the disaster of the Collapse.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 14, 2017 21:34:27 GMT -5
"Ah...Nothing would dissapoint me now greater than dissapointment in the past. I think...you'll do just fine." Hawkstar gave a light wheeze of laughter.
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Post by ♥Snowfire♥ on Apr 14, 2017 21:53:34 GMT -5
"I'll try my hardest." Wildfire stated, perking up slightly. "No, I will do my best. I won't let you down. Any of you." He promised, looking around the den at his family. His eyes' bright light returned to them, blazing with the passionate fire that burned within him.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 14, 2017 22:20:03 GMT -5
Hawkstar's quiet nervousness faded into sudden relaxation, an incredibly hard feat for the usually focused and anxious tom. He purred rustily. "That's the spirit, kit..."
Ivybounce looked at Eaglesight, pressing close to him.
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Post by ♥Snowfire♥ on Apr 14, 2017 23:01:43 GMT -5
Wildfire smiled sadly, finally releasing all the tension that had been building up the whole day. He didn't say anything, for he did not know what to say, and instead gently touched the leader's forehead with his striped nose.
Eaglesight leaned slightly against her in turn, and nuzzled his face into her neck. His heart ached for his brother, and there was nothing he could do to help.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 15, 2017 12:42:46 GMT -5
Hawkstar accepted the sentiment with lidded eyes, and he wheezed. "Make sure the kits stay away from the mountains...and that Eaglesight and Ivybounce get taken care of...by the apprentices...Rustlefoot's kits are good, but very rambunctious..." He coughed.
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Post by ♥Snowfire♥ on Apr 15, 2017 14:10:42 GMT -5
Wildfire nodded. "No kits by the mountain. And of course they'll be taken care of, they're my kin too." He meowed reassuringly, twitching a black ear.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 15, 2017 14:17:35 GMT -5
"Good." Hawkstar wheezed, before he blinked and mewed. "If I may offer...choose a deputy who is different from you...who can balance out your traits with new ones...Watersplash was incredibly social and relaxed, and assured...I learned alot from him..." He chuckled.
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Post by ♥Snowfire♥ on Apr 15, 2017 17:01:17 GMT -5
"Opposite personality... Alright. That makes sense." Wildfire agreed, absorbing all of his leader's last moments of knowledge. His fur prickled witn nervousness, three different shades fluffed up more than usual.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 15, 2017 17:04:48 GMT -5
"Put faith in your medicine cat too...I remember when Lightningfeather was still around...good tom he was, real smart and kind..." Hawkstar added.
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Post by ♥Snowfire♥ on Apr 15, 2017 19:17:43 GMT -5
"I shall. If I can't trust my medicine cat and deputy, then who can I trust at all?" Wildfire's eyes sparked, absorbing all the advice he was being given. By now, it was very apparent just how much faith the leader had put into him by appointing the young tom as deputy.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 15, 2017 19:31:53 GMT -5
"You are as clever as you are energetic...you just don't see it yet...but you will, when you are leader...when you become a father perhaps as well..." Hawkstar chuckled weakly. He coughed, grey muzzle bright against his scraggly dark brown fur.
"If there is any floods again...take the large path through the mountain...there's plenty of lands here if you look for them..." He rambled, always one to over-think and unconciously fret.
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Post by ♥Snowfire♥ on Apr 15, 2017 20:08:54 GMT -5
Wildfire smiled, slightly embarrassed by not only the compliment but at the indication of him becoming a father. He tensed slightly when the leader coughed, but nodded at the instructions for disaster. Hesitating, he flattened an ear. "But, uh, Hawkstar... Didn't you say to never take kits to the mountains?" He asked, earnestly.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 15, 2017 20:19:55 GMT -5
"The only time you shall...is during a great flood...other than that, don't let them near them..." Hawkstar warned sternly, not wanting to think of the kits or cats lost trying to be brave in the mountains.
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Post by ♥Snowfire♥ on Apr 15, 2017 20:27:17 GMT -5
(Hawkstar kills me )Wildfire nodded sheepishly, glancing over at Owlshadow with an almost petrified look that screamed " I should have known that."
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 15, 2017 20:52:44 GMT -5
Owlshadow padded close, clearly aware of her cousain's anxious looks. She curved the situation, instead mewing. "Grandfather...tell us about when you were a kit, or apprentice. Memories of good things you did."
Hawkstar gazed a long while at his granddaughter, looking aware of her intentions but quickly relaxing and wheezing. "Well...As a kit my mother always said...I stayed in the nest so much that...she was afraid she'd lay on me...Eaglesight explored alot but I wanted to stay...wherever Moonfrost was..." He chuckled.
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Post by ♥Snowfire♥ on Apr 16, 2017 17:03:10 GMT -5
Eaglesight chuckled, bowing his head slightly. "Much as I hate to brag, it was true. I must admit I was always quite upset that he wouldn't join me in my adventures, but I did have Sootcloud and Doveflight, at least." He smiled sadly, golden eyes reminiscent.
Wildfire listened to both toms with great intent, off-black ears perked up to absorb the stories.
(We can finish up to Hawk's death here, and I'm posting it all in one text on the other page. Then we can pick up over there.)
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 16, 2017 17:31:34 GMT -5
Hawkstar gave a weak purr. He had already made his words with Dawnflame, his beautiful daughter...she made him proud. He gazed weakly at Eaglesight and Wildfire, and suddenly he felt more tired than ever before.
He gave one more weak wheeze. "Thank you all...for everything...for every moment I got to see my clan return to peace...my deputy, my brother...and all else...I walk with Starclan now..." He smiled faintly once more, before amber eyes closed slowly, his chest movement slowing down one last time.
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Post by ♥Snowfire♥ on Apr 16, 2017 18:03:17 GMT -5
Eaglesight quivered with emotional pain, and turned to bury his face in Ivybounce's scruff, ears flattened against his large head. Golden eyes leaked tears, but he made no sound.
Wildfire bowed his head momentarily before standing. He opened his eyes, green and amber bright against dark brown tabby stripes. The young tom pressed his nose to Hawkstar's, which was still with the absence of breath. He pulled away after a moment, dipped his head to his grandparents, and touched cheeks briefly with Owlshadow before pulling away, and padding outside of the den. He looked up to the sky, bright green eyes dark with sadness, to see brand new, soft snowflakes falling to the earth all around him. "May we meet again, Hawkstar..." He breathed, watching the snow flutter around him.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 17, 2017 14:08:44 GMT -5
Wildstar, all for ya, Snow. You may use this image to your pleasure my dear, I'm very proud of how it turned out!
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 23, 2017 15:23:17 GMT -5
Hawkstar- Tiny yet agile and fast dark brown tom with a white muzzle and chest, amber eyes and a long black tipped tail. Hawkstar is very intelligent, reserved and independent, yet also easily anxious and worried. He became leader after he was chosen by Starclan after the great collapse, and led his clan back to safety at a dark time. His leadership was very long, but he was a very dedicated and careful leader. Self-doubting at times, he depended on his clanmates, his mate, Angelsong, and his brother, Eaglesight.
Hollowstar- Tall oak brown tom with smoky black paws and ears, with yellow-green eyes. Hollowstar is fair, sarcastic and dedicated, and was well known for his unique leadership, as he was not blood-related to Snowstar and her kin like the other leaders. He was born a rouge and worked hard to become a good warrior. His strong relationship with Sorrelswift made him the accepting and fair leader he was, and he died in the collapse, losing 6 lives at once. His kits are Thistletail, Featherflight, Amberpaw and Vulturepaw.
Groundstripe- A sandy brown tom with a dark brown stripe running down his back and dark brown paws. His eyes are a pale blue-green, and his fur is thick and short. Stocky and strong, this tom is extremely kind and happy. He died of stomach cancer. His mate is Jayheart and his kits are Watersplash and Moonfrost.
Lilyfrost- A silver tabby she-cat with white paws and icy blue eyes. Lilyfrost is caring, clever and bold, and is as fearless in Starclan as she was alive. A doting mother, she had many kits with her mate, Space. Mother of Whispersong, Smokewave, Icefire, Rainstorm, Angelsong, Ivybounce and Blizzardstorm. Sister of Whisperflame. Died in collapse.
Whisperflame- Dark grey and silver tabby she-cat with soft fiery amber eyes and long fur. Strong, selfless and loyal, this cat died in a fire saving Nightflame as a kit. She served as one of Snowstar’s deputies for a while, and always put others before herself. She was momentarily allowed to live as a part of Whispersong’s soul, but now she is completely back in Starclan. Her mate is Brokenclaw.
Brokenclaw (Duskclaw)- A black and grey tabby tom with yellow eyes and a tall and regal posture. He is accepting, forgiving and dutiful to what he believes is right. He was wrongly sent to the Dark Forest for killing a deputy who was the true evil of the two to protect his aunt, Merrystar’s, life. He accepted his banishment and was named Brokenclaw and lived in guilt even when he had saved his clan from a tyrannical deputy. He died of infected wounds where his claws had been torn, and was later allowed back to Starclan once the cats of Starclan were persuaded and realized Brokenclaw’s actions were not of evil. Brother of Snowstar and Snakepaw.
Moonfrost- A midnight black she-cat with a white muzzle and belly and clear blue eyes. This tiny she-cat is playful, loving and energetic, always enjoying every adventure she’s able to go on. She loves King’sheart dearly and is almost never away from his side. Mother of Hawkstar, Eaglesight, Sparrowkit and Splashkit. Died in collapse.
Watersplash- Sandy brown tom with white paws, muzzle and belly. His eyes are a watery blue, and he is well-built and strong. Watersplash is calm, intelligent and helpful, known to be able to calm almost anyone. He served as Hawkstar’s first deputy for many moons and helped him lead Snowclan back to safety. Died of illness. Brother to Moonfrost.
Nightflame- Black tom with white specks and orange eyes. Nightflame is a patient, hard-working and sometimes rather strict tom, who ended up with the isolated group, serving as a good leader-figure along his mate, Echoshine, and Smokewave and Willowbreeze. He died of old age, and is trying to find a way to bring the clan back together. His kits are Pinefoot and Nettleheart.
Flowerfall- A white she-cat with black, ginger and brown spots and light green eyes. Flowerfall is a plump, optimistic and rather clumsy she-cat who is a fan of danger and fun. She is Snowstar’s half-sister, and mother to Swiftstorm, Burningpaw and Blackfire. Her mate is Shadowtail.
Smokewave- Pitch black tom with dark blue eyes and one white spot on his tail. A muscular and rather intimidating cat, Smokewave is actually very social and proud, and while he can be easily annoyed, he can also be easily impressed. He ended up in the isolated caves with Willowbreeze, whom he had loved for moons and who became his mate. He felt anger that the clan left his group behind, only to later realize they had no way of being able to search for them. He forgives them, and is proud of his group, hoping they’ll find their way back to the main clan. His kits are Adderstrike, Lilybreeze and Storm------
Whispersong- Grey and silver tabby she-cat with pale amber eyes and a long fluffy tail. Gentle, quiet and loving, this she-cat lived a happy life, even when she died she was happy her son lived. Her mate is Silverlight and her kit is Risingfire, her adopted kit being Ashdapple. She held Whisperflame’s soul within her for a while, and is happy to know she can get to know her aunt better in Starclan. Daughter of Lilyfrost and Space.
Sapphiregaze- Silver-bluish she-cat with a white muzzle and lovely blue eyes. A former loner with her brother, Cyclonetail, she joined the clan when Hawkstar returned from twolegplace with her kits, Violetdawn and Olivebranch. She is sassy, friendly and adaptable, yet easily spooked. Died in the collapse.
Cyclonetail- Striking silver tom with dark black tabby stripes and a long ringed tail. His eyes are a bright green, and he’s energetic, jumpy and very friendly. Best friend to Hawkstar, he loved clan life the moment he joined the clan. He died in the collapse with his sister, Sapphiregaze.
Burningpaw- Dark ginger and white tom with golden eyes and large paws. Burningpaw is thoughtful, curious yet easily angered. His temper is known, but he is a very good cat at heart. He loves his family dearly. Son of Flowerfall and brother to Swiftstorm and Blackfire. Died of Greencough.
Vulturepaw- Scraggly dark brown tabby tom with kinked fur and light green eyes. A timid yet kind tom, he’s extremely intelligent and creative. He likes to imitate his mother and father and likes feeling like he’s a strong warrior. Son of Hollowstar and Sorrelswift, brother of Featherflight, Thistletail and Amberpaw. Died of Greencough.
Swiftstorm- Black and White spotted she-cat with lean legs and sharp green eyes. Mature, impatient and skilled, this she-cat does not like to mess around a lot and was a fiercely competitive warrior. She hates losing and loves knowing she’s skilled enough to back up her challenges. She’s very protective of her family. Daughter of Flowerfall. Died in collapse.
Wasppaw- A light brown tabby tom with a white muzzle and a long tail. His fur is spiky and his tail as a point of fur as the tip, giving him his name. He is arrogant, bold, yet fiercely loyal to his friends. He wishes he could have lived longer. Son of Ivybounce and Eaglesight, died in collapse.
(I think that's almost all my dead ones!)
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