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Post by ascendant on May 23, 2017 19:54:12 GMT -5
pshh it was there earlier today, i took something, it chilled for two hours before murdering me again
it is not a good day to be me
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Post by Feathertalon on May 23, 2017 20:17:59 GMT -5
Well dang ;o;
*pats* hopefully tomorrow will be a better day to be you
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Post by ascendant on May 24, 2017 20:30:29 GMT -5
i'll reply soon!
and it wasn't a better day i fell after coming back from an open house for something and now i have a very swollen foot and it hurts and i'm dying but i can reply so all is well
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Post by Feathertalon on May 24, 2017 20:35:13 GMT -5
alright! c:
aww dang ;; make sure to ice and elevate that foot o:
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Post by ascendant on May 24, 2017 20:43:51 GMT -5
Rainwhisper watched the group comfortably from her position near the edge, ears flicking at every word and eyes watching all who looked scared. She was calm, she was the eye of the storm- she had a fond smile on her face when the to-be spoke, and Bird couldn't help but smile. Was she mentoring the young cat? He looked like a soft thing, one that Bird would want to tuck back into a soft nest and shush until he slept.
Because she was observing Rainwhisper, Bird watched when Rainwhisper spoke up calmly and without as much anger as before. "I'm not doubting your capabilities, Darkfern, but could you please tell us why you feel like the leader of our group? Multiple cats in this cave are able to act as a leader, and I am willing to follow any of them as long as they have a good enough set of reasons." Her tail swished, and Bird had to quirk her mouth at the tunneler's assured stance. She had a perfect reason to question Darkfern, one that any smart cat would have- Bird could admire how full of common sense she was.
Bird looked around, taking in the rest of the reactions before Darkfern answered. Echopelt had a little smile at his friend's question while some other cats n0dded, obviously recognizing the intelligent question their fellow Clan cat had. Some didn't look too interested, but most did- making her smile. They would be a passionate and smart group, this one- definitely something the Tribe cat could easily get behind.
This reminded her of a story her father had told her, the story of the first Wavecaller when the two Tribes joined- they debated for days and nights peacefully on who would be best to lead their Tribe, and who would essentially act as their right paw cat. The one who didn't would never be a Wavecaller, as both of their tribes required a to-be to be trained for the position, but both would be important in the Tribe. Eventually one was accepted as Wavecaller, and both happily settled down in their roles, the Tribes coming together as one.
It was what the tunnelers were almost doing now, although nobody came up to challenge the she-cat for leadership.
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Post by ascendant on May 24, 2017 20:44:47 GMT -5
yup, i am! might not go to school tomorrow bc of stairs / not needing to go anyways bc no exams tomorrow, they start friday
save my foot rip i'm hopping around on one leg
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Post by Feathertalon on May 24, 2017 20:46:02 GMT -5
good good<3 ohh yeah don't go to school because you have a reason not to ;D
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Post by Feathertalon on May 24, 2017 21:06:27 GMT -5
This was a question that Darkfern had expected. Since she had expected such a response, she was prepared with an answer.
She dipped her head in Rainwhisper's direction. She was not angered or threatened at such a question as it was only right for such an inquiry to be thrown out there. Something like a rusty purr slipped from the dark-pelted she-cat. "You're right. Any cat here could lead our group." She waved her tail around the cavern, nodding to each and every cat settled inside. For a moment her eyes lay on Houndshadow; he would make a good leader. Darkfern's father was kind and compassionate, but perhaps he would be too soft of a leader. If it came down to battle Houndshadow may not want to stick to it. He had never been the type to fight with claws. Rainwhisper herself would make a fine leader, one that even Darkfern could follow under. Echopelt was wise and friendly, a cat well enough to be leader, but perhaps, like with Houndshadow, too soft when it came down to it.
Pushing aside her thoughts for now, Darkfern leveled her gaze back with Rainwhisper's own. "Naturally I have assumed the position of leader, but should any cat feel like they can lead this group better, please, let me know." Her words were calm and level, quite understanding if another cat stepped forward to challenge her psuedo leadership. "If a cat can lead us to the victory we want, then I will follow that cat until it is my time to join StarClan. If no cat feels like they can step up, then I will step forward as this group's leader. Is that fair enough, Rainwhisper?" Darkfern asked with a slight flick of her tail. Before stepping back and ending her answer, she added, "I would be happy to follow you, Rainwhisper, should you stand in the leader's position. If the group wishes it, then I'll follow your lead, or any other cat's lead if that's what we all agree on." She emphasized the word all; she wanted the leader to have the support of every cat here. If there was even just one cat who doubted the rebellion's leader then something could go wrong. Disloyalty could emerge from just one cat, and from that one cat the whole rebellion could be shut down, and that was something Darkfern did not want to happen.
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Post by ascendant on May 25, 2017 21:55:53 GMT -5
not looking forward to walking around school tomorrow but i have to bc of finals please save me
anyways, i've mostly just been napping and wasting away all day,, i'll reply tomorrow after i get out of school!
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Post by Feathertalon on May 25, 2017 23:00:56 GMT -5
Ewwww finals Good luck though! uvu
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Post by ascendant on May 26, 2017 21:02:49 GMT -5
"Those are wise words for a relatively young tunneler," an ancient- they called them elders, right?- an elder who had once been a tunneler murmured, although by all accounts Darkfern wasn't that young. Bird could tell, in all honesty- they seemed about the same age, many moons old but not the seventy or more that an ancient would be, wise enough to know much but not well enough to keep up with the rigor of Tribe life.
As if in unison, the rest of the group started nodding, looking at Darkfern in a new light. The maturity in her statements had shone through, as well as her ability to lead. Rainwhisper quirked a smile and dipped her head to the tortoiseshell. "The maturity and drive you have will make you an excellent leader," she hummed, eyes cast in a shrewd light. "You will not be a perfect leader, just as no leader is, but give us no reason to distrust you and we will follow your judgement." Rainwhisper seemed to be the speaker of the group. They all made quiet affirmations of what the she-cat had said, making Bird smile in a sort of admiration for how they worked.
"I'll get some of us getting out and about so the others suspect nothing," Echopelt chirped, gathering up around a third of the cats there and waving his tail in a goodbye. "Tell us what else went on when you can- I'm all for this at the moment, Darkfern. May StarClan shine upon our mission."
Bird tilted her head at that- StarClan was their Tribe of Calm Waters, correct? They seemed to invoke their name so casually, while she only murmured it under her breath if she needed to. Their ancestors deserved the utmost respect, and as the last remaining member of her Tribe, she had no way to communicate with them now. It troubled her. She had not been able to speak with them in a moon, and as the only remaining she would have to take up the mantle of a pseudo-Wavecaller to keep in touch with them. Their connection point to the Tribe had been destroyed in the storm, and it still ate at her, the way that it felt like the spirits that she saw in the corners of her eyes were restless.
Bird eventually dipped her head to Darkfern, a c0nflicted look on her face before she started to follow them all out. "I'll be in the camp," she said softly to her newfound friend. "Tell me what goes on then. I need some fresh air."
It obviously wasn't that at all- and Darkfern most likely noticed it, but she heard no calls or even whispers for her to stop as she left. Bird silently just curled up in the sunny spots at the edge of the cave, every memory tugging at her.
If only her mind would be quiet.
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Post by ascendant on May 26, 2017 21:03:33 GMT -5
the english final had a weird read which was a guy obsessing over having his wife dependent on him. it was really creepy, to be honest
at least i have a three day weekend!
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Post by Feathertalon on May 27, 2017 0:02:07 GMT -5
[ eww, that's weird but awww ye three day weekend ;D ]
A sense of pride rushed through Darkfern when she heard the voice of an elder speak up. She dipped her head in respect toward the old feline. "I thank you for your kind words," the she-cat mewed. Ever since she had been a kit Darkfern had been a natural leader. Back when she had been a kit she had bossed Batkit and Nightkit around, and she had always been the leader - Darkstar. As the she-cat grew older her leadership skills grew with her. Now as an older tunneler she found herself to be a well enough leader. Good enough at least to actually lead a group.
Looking at the rest of the group, Darkfern could see that they agreed with her words. Pride warmed its way through her once more. She glanced over to her father only to see him with a proud smile as he looked up at his daughter. Darkfern then glanced to Rainwhisper, wondering how she would take everything. She dipped her head in respect to the other she-cat. "I will only give my best to our group, and I will only do what is right to our group. Big decisions will be made as a whole." Scanning the rest of the gathered group, Darkfern raised her head and tail high before meowing, "We are tunnelers and nothing will stop us from doing what we love. I am proud to stand before you all as your leader, but at the end of the day I am no more a leader than any of you are. If there is anything you wish to speak with me about, do not hesitate to step forward, do not hesitate to give your opinions, and do not hesitate to keep tunneling alive." With that Darkfern took a step back to signal that she was finished addressing the group as a whole. The last thing she did was nod and smile to Echopelt. "I'll report back to you all. Let us hope StarClan shines down on us all."
Without another word Darkfern stepped completely back, letting the gathered cats do as they pleased. Her attention went to Bird, amber eyes scanning the beautiful she-cat for any signs of, well, anything.
Was that conflict in her visage? Darkfern felt her face twist in worry. It only showed more when the other female mentioned needing fresh air. "Hey," she started, reaching out to her newfound friend and gently running her tail along Bird's flank. "Is something the matter?" She wasn't sure if her question went through as Bird went on to leave the tunnel. Darkfern felt her chest constrict. What was wrong with Bird? Had Darkfern done something to upset her?
Before she could go after the Tribe cat, she needed to make sure the rest of her group left the tunnels without drawing attention to them. "Houndshadow, lead two or three other cats out from the east end of the tunnel," she called to her father who dipped his head and motioned with his tail for a small group of cats to follow him outside. Darkfern called for another group to be led by a young but dependable she-cat known as Brackenstep. Once the last group had disappeared did Darkfern turn paw and rush out of the tunnels in hopes of finding Bird in Shallow Waters.
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Post by ascendant on May 28, 2017 16:09:07 GMT -5
Bird quietly watched the outside world, longing for the coast and sea that she knew so well. She was in a strange land surrounded by peaks and trees, and her senses itched at the overload of new things. New creatures, new terrain, new smells, new cats. She toned down her ability, even though it was already mostly contained- she knew she could cover a large amount of the valley if she wanted- and curled up.
She didn't notice Darkfern come back into the camp because of it, and she startled when the tortoiseshell got close. "Hello, Darkfern," she mumbled, pawing at the ground with a forlorn expression. It was quickly shut down, though- Bird did not want to be questioned. But.....
"Who has your connection to your....StarClan?" Bird's eyes flickered up at Darkfern as she sat up, locking most of the depressed feelings up and gathering her emotions. "I would guess it is either your healer or leader- or both. I need to go to the place where your Clan connects with them, if it is not too much trouble." She said none of her reasoning behind it, tail worriedly moving around, and looked away quietly.
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Post by Feathertalon on May 28, 2017 17:09:22 GMT -5
Even with Bird trying to hide her feelings, Darkfern just felt that something was wrong. Really wrong. She wanted to curl up beside the other she-cat and help her out in any way possible, but Darkfern had never been the kind of cat that could make others feel better. She was a natural leader, but she had never been a consoling type. That was more of Nightstream's thing. Doing what she could Darkfern sat down and placed her tail comfortingly over Bird's spine.
"If you would rather be alone just let me know," she meowed gently, amber eyes looking at Bird with obvious concern. Darkfern's ears then perked up as Bird questioned about which cat had connection to StarClan. Darkfern immediately thought about her sister yet again. "That would be Nightstream. Snowstar has some connection as a leader, but Nightstream is the cat you would need to go to for that. Should I get her for you?" Darkfern questioned with a tilt of her head. It would be no problem to fetch the other tortoiseshell for Bird if she wanted it. "If you two go I'll only be allowed to follow you two as a lookout. Only medicine cats and the cat seeking StarClan's guidance are allowed inside the Mooncave." That was where the four Clans went to connect with StarClan. The Mooncave sat at the bottom of the mountain's south side, right before the start of PeakClan's southern border. It wasn't a long walk from SoilClan's camp to the cave, but if Nightstream took Bird the two would have to get going if they wanted to make it in time - StarClan could only when the moon was high in the sky.
Knowing this much about the sacred spot, Darkfern got to her paws. She looked down at Bird, hoping the she-cat would feel a little better at knowing who to go to. If Nightstream brought Bird to the Mooncave then perhaps that would soothe some of Bird's worries.
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Post by ascendant on May 28, 2017 21:19:49 GMT -5
Bird seemed to slowly perk up at the mention of a 'Mooncave', dipping her head quietly at the thought of perhaps connecting to her ancestors. "That would be wonderful," she murmured, finally regaining some of her energy while she stood up. She didn't mention that she wanted to go for her own ancestors- perhaps Darkfern already knew that, or she merely thought that Bird just wanted to see StarClan.
Padding into the healer's den Bird happened upon the healer and her to-be sorting herbs, chattering back and forth until she cleared her throat and padded closer. When their attention was upon her she dipped her head, smiling ever so faintly. "Nightstream?" Bird paused for a moment before continuing. "I have need to see the place where you connect with your ancestors. The Mooncave, Darkfern told me."
"Ooh, the Mooncave," Ripplepaw chirped, grinning. "I remember when I went there for my first medicine cat meeting! It's so cool! There are crystals in the cave and moonlight shines in and all the apprentices go there at one point!" Bird had to politely muffle a quiet laugh at the to-be's enthusiasm, smile growing compared to her troubled expression earlier.
"Yes, the Mooncave. Darkfern told me that you have to accompany there. Is there any chance we could go now, or will we have to wait until tomorrow?"
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Post by Feathertalon on May 28, 2017 23:40:36 GMT -5
Even if Bird still seemed a bit fatigued, she at least did perk up somewhat after Darkfern mentioned the Mooncave. That brought a little smile to her face. She leaned forward and pressed her nose against the other she-cat's cheek. "Good luck. I hope you find what you're looking for." Whether it be ancestral guidance or just peace, Darkfern hoped that Bird received it.
Following Bird, Darkfern only went as far as the entrance to the medicine cat's den. She sat down and allowed Bird to go in herself; Bird was a grown cat, she didn't need Darkfern watching over her like some hawk.
Hearing a cat walk into her den, Nightstream looked away from the lamb's ear she had been looking through. She pushed aside what she had organized so far and got to her paws, greeting Bird with a soft 'hello'. The Tribe cat didn't seem injured. In fact, she seemed as if she had a question. Nightstream waited for the she-cat to speak up, smiling softly once she finally did. It was a bit odd to hear Bird asking about the Mooncave, a sacred spot for all four Clans. But if Darkfern had told her about it, then that meant either Darkfern was telling Bird about the territory or Bird had asked something in particular about ancestors to Darkfern.
A mrrrow of laughter escaped the tortoiseshell when her apprentice spoke up. She glanced over at Ripplepaw. "You're correct," Nightstream chuckled. Ripplepaw sure was a wonderful source of happy energy. A more serious look came over the she-cat when Bird went on. Nightstream felt the tip of her tail give a twitch. "There's time in the day to travel there. The Clan has been quiet today, and if something happened, I have complete faith that Ripplepaw can take care of it. StarClan does not always come, but perhaps they will for you." An odd request, but Nightstream saw no reason to not travel to the Mooncave if Bird wanted. "I have no qualms with taking you there, but I must inform Snowstar and get his opinion on this." This wasn't even a subtle way of Nightstream getting to see the leader, no, this was something she actually needed to do. As the medicine cat she couldn't just wander off without letting the right cat know she was gone.
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Post by ascendant on May 31, 2017 13:53:10 GMT -5
i am here yet again! i don't particularly have the muse for a long enough reply to satisfy myself i'm very sorry
i have bouts where i rp very well and frequently and a few times where i can't do something i'm satisfied with. i can set up plots and characters and everything easily- but sometimes rping doesn't come well. i'll reply as soon as i can! i'll still chat, though
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Post by Feathertalon on May 31, 2017 21:11:25 GMT -5
that's fine. if you don't have the muse, then you don't have the muse uwu
i feel ya on that omg
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Post by ascendant on Jun 1, 2017 16:44:17 GMT -5
<3
and i ended up going to the dentist today and they went "hey u get an appt next monday" and. i was planning on visiting family next week. well guess who has to leave someone lonely for another week :///
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Post by Feathertalon on Jun 1, 2017 17:06:22 GMT -5
oh dang that sucks D:
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Post by ascendant on Jun 2, 2017 12:45:41 GMT -5
(( yeah, it's a bit disappointing. ughh. anyways! rp! ))
Bird couldn't hold back her widening smile when Ripplepaw glowed at the praise Nightstream gave her- the cat, almost fully grown, puffed out her chest in a young show of barely contained excitement and pride. The to-be seemed to stall for a moment before looking back up at Nightstream, blinking. "Oh- I'm pretty sure there's chervil and goldenrod growing along the way there, Nightstream," she chirped, smiling. "We have a bit of a shortage of them, right? It would be great to have more."
The messenger chuckled for a short moment before looking up at Nightstream, tilting her head. "If you wish, I can help carry any herbs you find." Soon, she dipped her head at the healer's words. It wasn't StarClan she was looking for, but if they came she would ask questions all the same. It was a thought that, perhaps, the Tribe of Calm Waters would find their way there.
When she spoke of seeing Snowstar, she nodded and started to walk out with the healer. "Alright. I will be with Darkfern if you have need of me while speaking to him." Sitting over by Darkfern once they got to the main camp she quietly relayed what Nightstream had said, even as the shecat went over to where Snowstar was talking with the ancients- elders.
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Post by Feathertalon on Jun 3, 2017 19:21:29 GMT -5
Once again Ripplepaw was right. Chervil and goldenrod grew exceptionally well along the way to the Mooncave. The chervil grew near and around the entrance to the cave, thriving in the dark and damp location. The goldenrod grew along the drier areas on the path there. A few other herbs grew here and there on the trail, but Nightstream found nothing more abundant than chervil and goldenrod down that trail. "You're right again," the tortoiseshell praised with a purr. "We should restock on those. No telling when we'll need poultices of them."
Nightstream turned and looked at Bird, smiling warmly. She purred, "That would be great, Bird in Shallow Waters. We could use all the help we can get." Even though the main goal right now was to allow Bird access to the ancient Mooncave, gathering herbs would certainly be an additional plus.
The medicine cat watched as Bird exited the den to wait for Snowstar's verdict on this little expedition. Nightstream followed the other she-cat out soon enough, heading straight for the white tomcat that was speaking with the Clan's elders.
Darkfern perked her ears in interest as she watched Bird come back. She listened in silence as the other she-cat told her what had happened, nodding ever so often. So Nightstream had agreed to take the Tribe cat. That brought a calm feeling over the long-legged tortoiseshell. Out of the corner of her eye did she watch her sister pad over to Snowstar. Darkfern knew the leader would need to know of such a thing, but that tight feeling of anger toward the leader bubbled inside the she-cat's chest. She sighed. "I'm glad Nightstream is taking you. I'm sure it'll be good for you, this whole chance to go to the Mooncave."
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Post by ascendant on Jun 3, 2017 21:00:00 GMT -5
"It will be good to see what the Mooncave has to offer," Bird agreed, watching Nightstream as she approached Snowstar. The shecat's tail was slowly sweeping from side to side while she sat next to Darkfern, a soft smile on her face. Being around other cats had really helped her- she was more at peace, knowing that she had others to talk to, even if it was a Clan in the midst of conflict.
Snowstar turned when Nightstream got close, smiling at the medicine cat as the elders dispersed. "Do you need anything, Nightstream?" His voice was pleasant, not giving anything away compared to the too-warm look in his eyes while he watched her.
Even Bird could see it, that thing between them- but why didn't they openly adknowledge it? It confused her to no end, and she turned to Darkfern. "Why do they not say that they are in love? It seems a bit obvious, but I'm not sure." Her tail swished back and forth quicker now in her confusion, listening intently to what Snowstar and Nightstream were saying. "Is this something specific to the Clans that I don't know about?"
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Post by Feathertalon on Jun 3, 2017 21:14:30 GMT -5
bleh, i was gonna reply but i have to go get my sister from work ;w; i'll have a reply up sometime later~
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Post by ascendant on Jun 3, 2017 21:19:32 GMT -5
alright, dw!
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Post by Feathertalon on Jun 3, 2017 22:25:14 GMT -5
Darkfern smiled at Bird's comment. She nodded. "The Mooncave is a wonderful place. I've never seen it in its full glory, but every apprentice travels to the Mooncave before they can become a warrior." It felt like so long ago since Darkfern had simply been Darkpaw along with her brother. And her sister of course, but Nightstream had trained as a medicine cat, obviously, so the three littermates never really got to train altogether at once. It was usually just Batpaw and Darkpaw that would train together. But the Mooncave had been wonderful when Darkfern had went so long ago. There had just been a feeling to the cave that told of how sacred it was for the Clans. "You'll be amazed when you see it." Even without the starry essence of StarClan there, the cave was a world of wonders.
A low huff of disagreement came from Darkfern as she watched her sister interact with Snowstar. The medicine cat was purring so loud Darkfern was sure every cat in PeakClan could hear it. "Bird in Shallow Waters has requested to go to the Mooncave. I would like to take a warrior with us if you permit, and on our way there I can gather some herbs." Her purr was still rumbling away and the look in her eyes suggested so much more than just the appreciation a cat should show toward their leader. It curled Darkfern's stomach just thinking about it.
The tortoiseshell was saved from watching anything else when Bird spoke up. Her ears swiveled in the beautiful Tribe cat's direction before her gaze did. Darkfern sighed. If even Bird could see the affection between the two surely the rest of the Clan could, and what did they think about it? "To put it frankly, medicine cats may not take a mate or have kits. It's a law that has been ingrained in the Clans since the beginning." To see how open the two were about their affection... Didn't Nightstream understand that her feelings needed to be pushed to the side? She was a medicine cat! And out of all the cats she could fall for it just had to be Snowstar. Darkfern would have been there for her sister had she taken a mate in secret, but knowing that the cat she had fallen for was the one cat Darkfern hated the most, she could never stand by Nightstream's side in this scandal.
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Post by ascendant on Jun 3, 2017 22:47:28 GMT -5
"It sounds beautiful, for sure," Bird murmured, smiling even as she processed the hub of sound that was the camp. Many of the tunnelers were out and about, and she could hear the sounds of a mentor talking about tunnelers long ago- just as she could hear Nightwhisper's purring, an apprentice bantering with their mentor, and the elders murmur about how shocking the medicine cat and their leader were.
"Is there a particular reason for the law?" The cream she-cat tilted her head while turning to face Darkfern. "Long ago, our Wavecaller wasn't allowed to have a mate, but that was struck down eventually. Their partner was something of a half-Wavecaller if they were mates, although they didn't get any gifts. I guess the partner sort of acted like your deputy."
Snowstar dipped his head at Nightstream's request, a soft purr quietly coming out. "Of course you may, Nightstream. You may take Darkfern as she is also Bird in Shallow Waters' minder. No more may go, even if you wish to gather more herbs. The Mooncave is a sacred place, as we both know. Mind PeakClan as you go near their territory by the Mooncave- s0me of the warriors have reported that PeakClan cats have been patrolling their stretch of land there more often than normal. Stay safe." With a meaningful dip of the head he walked off to talk with the apprentice that was bantering, amused at the young apprentice's eagerness.
"Apparently PeakClan has been active around their...stretch near the Mooncave? I don't quite get it," Bird murmured before Nightstream walked back. "What is this valley like? You have four groups, correct? Which is which and where?"
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Post by Feathertalon on Jun 3, 2017 23:17:22 GMT -5
Darkfern could only nod in approval. Going to the Mooncave with her mentor seasons ago had been amazing. It was an experience she would never forget; if she made it long enough to live as an elder that would probably be one of her favorite stories to tell kits and young apprentices.
Moving away from such a topic, Darkfern placed herself on track with Bird's question. Darkfern never knew the true origin of why a medicine cat could not have kits, but she knew the reason and, to her, that was good enough. "Medicine cats must put their Clan before anything else. Warriors must do that as well, but medicine cats are different. There are so many different things they must learn and concentrate on. Not only do they need to know what every herb does, but they need to be able to interpret any sort of sign StarClan gives them. They need to figure out what prophecies foretell and what omens tell us. How can a medicine cat concentrate on all of that if they have to worry about kits? Sometimes I think it's hard enough for some cats to be warriors with kits. When a cat becomes a medicine cat, they vow to never take a mate or have kits. Nightstream knew that even before she began training as a medicine cat." Yet here she was, breaking one of the most important codes for a cat that carried her rank. And if she ended up having kits... Darkfern wasn't going to worry about that. Hopefully it would never happen. "I don't see our law ever changing. Medicine cats should concentrate on their Clan, not romance."
Nightstream dipped her head in acknowledgement of Snowstar's words. "Understood, Snowstar, and I will. I wouldn't dare let a PeakClan cat catch me," she purred. Right before the snow-white leader padded off, the tortoiseshell medicine cat leaned forward and nudged him in what Darkfern could only describe as bliss. Ugh, it made Darkfern sick to her stomach to see that.
Darkfern flicked her tail back and forth as Nightstream quickly made her way back to her den to let Ripplepaw know of Snowstar's answer. She would be back soon to get Darkfern and Bird. Darkfern twitched her ear at Bird's questions. "This valley is huge, large enough for the four Clans that live here. SoilClan cats live in the middle of the territory, right under the mountain where PeakClan lives at the top. CanopyClan lives to the west of us with CopseClan living to the east. The Mooncave rests to the north, and each Clan has a piece of their border around the Mooncave. No cat can claim the Mooncave as their own for that is StarClan's land. There's a wide meadow not far from the Mooncave where each Clan gathers every full moon to share news; no Clan owns that meadow, either." The tunneler hoped she had explained the valley well enough for Bird to get a decent picture of the landscape; Darkfern had never been the best describer.
Just then Nightstream slipped over to the other two she-cats, smiling as she dipped her head in greeting. "We about ready? I've got the clear to go," she mewed cheerily.
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Post by ascendant on Jun 3, 2017 23:49:18 GMT -5
"And meanwhile, a Wavecaller is a leader and healer in one," Bird said dryly, chuckling only a bit. "They have the pressure of all of that added onto what they see in the waters and weather and from our ancestors. They are only made stronger with a mate at their side." She left it at that while watching Nightstream, not willing to take it further. It was all cultural differences. What was true with her tribe wasn't all the same here, after all- different names, different customs, different lives. How could they live without the water, even if it was dangerous? How?
That was a question that would never really be answered.
At the explanation of the territory she hummed and paused for a long moment. "So....this valley is surrounded by multiple mountains, right? I wasn't able to see it well because of the forest. Does each clan also have part of a mountain or two or does PeakClan control most of the mountains? Just one?" She seemed to pause. "Or is it...mountains in one area and this is a dip of land before the plains I went through?" Bird stood still for a long moment before shaking her head. "Well, it doesn't really matter. Nightstream is coming."
She smiled at the healer and dipped her head before following her out, not too hostile against her as Darkfern seemed to be. "Of course," she meowed, calm and quiet. Let the waves speed our journey, she thought, each paw placed deliberately, carefully. Her steps didn't make much sound, if at all, while they exited the cave and left on their way to the Mooncave. Having heightened senses did leave one sensitive to their own pawsteps, after all.
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