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Post by Jekyll on Jul 27, 2019 15:18:32 GMT -5
Clearfang nodded. "I'll go to the north sides of the forest with my patrol. Honeyleaf, have your patrol search this side of the forest more thoroughly, and be sure to look out for any herbs, we may need them." At those words a few cats looked at him and he shifted his paws slightly. The truth was, he had scratched them up pretty bad when trying to pull Jadeclaw's body off of the Thunderpath. Dismissing those thoughts the tom continued. Stonefleck, go to the south side, Spottedlegs, you'll take the eastern way. Got it?" He then rounded up his patrol and disappeared into the shrubbery without another word.
Spottedlegs listened intently, nodding his head in recognition to the leader's words before turning to Reedwillow. "Come on then." The tom turned and began to move toward the eastern edges of the forest, stopping here and there to look at things or check for signs of predators or prey.
Clearrain let out a purr, nudging the she-cat softly. "Of course we can practice. Though I have a feeling you and Blizzardpaw won't be apprentices much longer. You two have definitely proved yourselves during this journey. Now lets go find us a new camp. once we do, we'll make our nests by each other until the dens are made."
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Post by Jekyll on Jul 27, 2019 15:35:48 GMT -5
I was thinking the camp could be found by Stonefleck's patrol. Lilypaw goes to catch a mouse but pounces to far and falls through a lining of moss, leading to her falling right into the hollow like area where the camp is later placed. Two of the landmarks are also found while searching for the camp. One is the river and the other is the Hidden Hollow. Clarfang's group can find the river while Spottedlegs' finds the Hidden Hollow The Hidden Hollow: The name of this clearing was gained because of one thing, it is hidden well. Stumbled upon blindly while searching for a camp, the clearing has large fallen tree trunks stretching over and the entire clearing is overgrown with moss and plants. The sight of it is just a wonder. The ground here, because of all the plants and moss, is extremely soft and cushiony, perfect to rest on or to catch one's fall. After decided to not place camp here before of the lack of dens, the area was then decided to be where apprentices will be trained by their mentors. The hidden hollow, like the rest of the territory, has heliotropes everywhere. River: Camp:
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Jul 27, 2019 17:31:04 GMT -5
Stonefleck nodded his head before heading south. He couldn't help but be excited by all of this. Back at Windclan, he didn't really get much chances to lead patrols. "Keep your eyes open everyone." He called out.
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Post by Jekyll on Jul 27, 2019 20:16:40 GMT -5
Clearrain nodded, stepping closer to Lilypaw as she followed the tom. "Now, what do you smell? Any pre scents close by?"
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Post by Brindlefern on Jul 28, 2019 14:21:45 GMT -5
(Sounds like a plan!)
Honeyleaf stretched his tired legs and waved his tail to round up Blizzardpaw and Coontail. "Come on guys, let's scout this area out. Keep on the lookout for anything we could use in our new territory. Hunt if you want too, we can get a fresh-kill pile going somewhere later." And I'll keep a lookout for some herbs to store up on, especially Dock. Clearfang wasn't putting the most weight on his forepaws. Honeyleaf had observed, thanking the fact that he seems to still have his good eye for signs of injury. With that, he stepped into the greenery, the unfamiliar fronds brushing his back. Reedwillow jumped a little hearing Spottedleg's voice, but obeyed nonetheless. "Right, right yes.. Coming." Padding with head low and keeping back just behind the brown tomcat, he let his eyes move back and forth, at least he had a reason to be nervous now. Unfamiliar territory could have anything housing it. Watching the ground, he kept a lookout for anything that could signal danger, but surprisingly outside the occasional root to trip over it's been grass... rather soft at that, and dirt and a rock here or there embedded in the soil in this part.
Lilypaw on the other hand, was at first almost too busy prancing and humming to listen in on keeping an eye out. She wanted to hunt, and enjoy finally being under the trees again. She was excited to be a Warrior soon too, no more an apprentice, Blizzardpaw too! She felt proud and hoped he was as excited as she was, or even a little. Clearrain's voice brought the apprentice out of her bubbly pep however, making her halt and narrow her eyes in concentration. The tortie tuxie flared her nostrils and opened her mouth slightly, before speaking. "Um... green. Lots and lots of plants," At first, due to unfamiliar territory, then. "Wait... I smell.. Prey!" Her voice was an excited whisper before the molly turned to the direction of the smell and got into her hunting crouch, padding off towards it. She couldn't decipher the exact scent under all the plants, but it was prey scent nonetheless and she will find it, hoping Clearrain was watching.
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Post by Jekyll on Jul 28, 2019 16:45:41 GMT -5
Blizzardpaw and Coontail quickly followed after Honeyleaf, the two steadily searching throughout the area for any signs of prey or a possible camp. Coontail moved rather slowly compared to the others, his expressions and figure still dragged down with grief for the tom they had lost just hours before to the paws of a monster.
Spottedleg's nodded and led the way through the forest, looking through bushes and up into the trees for any signs of anything. After a bit the tom moved toward a mossy trunk and spotted a hole beside it, though the opening was very well hidden and barely noticeable. "Over here Reedwillow." The tom moved to the opening and slipped through it, finding himself in a well hidden clearing that was invisible from the outside for the most part. Moss clung to everything, hanging down from the trees above as well. The ground was cushiony and soft, covering in plant matter and layers of moss that made it this way. "This seems a good camp spot. Let's look around and see if there are any good places for dens though before we get the others."
Clearrain chuckled lightly. "We'll catch up to you Stonefleck." The she-cat then followed after Lilypaw, being careful to stay quiet so she wouldn't scare off any of the possible prey, especially the one the apprentice was currently tracking. The silver molly crouched down and stalked after the other, ignoring the sound of rushing water nearby as she trekked through the trees.
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Post by Jekyll on Aug 2, 2019 0:27:08 GMT -5
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Post by Brindlefern on Aug 2, 2019 1:19:27 GMT -5
(I'm still here, still dealing with health issues, but I'v been slowly typing)
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Post by Jekyll on Aug 2, 2019 10:43:16 GMT -5
Oh no! What's wrong??
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Aug 2, 2019 12:31:56 GMT -5
Stonefleck nodded his head. "Try not to get to far away!" He called out. Last thing they wanted was to launch a rescue mission.
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Post by Brindlefern on Aug 2, 2019 14:32:28 GMT -5
Just the previously mentioned stomach issues. It's been so bad I needed to take meds. for it. But I'm working on it.
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Post by Jekyll on Aug 2, 2019 14:34:29 GMT -5
I'm sorry about that. I hope you get to feeling better soon!))
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Post by Brindlefern on Aug 2, 2019 15:45:25 GMT -5
Honeyleaf went deeper, keeping his nose turned up in the air and sniffing for any familiar herbal scents. Everything was so new, new scents, smells, he wanted to explore them all. It was wonderful to just get out of the heat too, the grass cool under his pads. He lidded his eyes halfway and kept his mouth open. Marigold hit the roof of his mouth and he bounded off to pick it immediately. It wasn't dock, but it'll help for any wounds they get while exploring. With a lush spot like this forest, he wondered how plentiful the food will be later.
Reedwillow followed silently as usual, raising a paw to touch a seemingly mossy trunk. Even in Riverclan with the moist grounds, he'd never seen moss climb up a tree like this. He jumped when Spottedlegs called him over and he scampered to him. Seeing Spottedlegs disappear through the opening, Reedwillow felt a bit of panic, where did he go? Where did the hole lead to? Danger? A trap? He didn't hear any calls, so with trembling paws made way in as well. He expected a tunnel that he had to crawl through, with it's closed in walls getting tighter and tighter around him, but as soon as he went in it was fresh air and open. And the clearing made his eyes widen with awe to the point they looked black. "I've... I've.. never SEEN so much moss in one place..." So much they'd be rolling in bedding for sure, he at least was certain about that, the ground was so soft he could flop on it and fall straight to sleep. Immediately, he went to searching for something that could work for a den. And lots of decorations too... something purple caught his eye to distract him, a lot of it did actually, a whoooole lot. Reedwillow leaned down to sniff one flower out of many he had almost absently trodden on, and flicked his tail to try and signal his companion over. "Look at these... they're everywhere." Its name was on the tip of his tongue, yet uncertain. They were pretty though.
Had Lilypaw not be distracted, she would've said "We won't!" to Stonefleck, but she deciphered the scent, mouse, and crept closer to it. Ferns dragged along her back, but not a rustle heard. She was in familiar territory now, covered in forest plants and able to properly hide, she only had to hope her paws wouldn't betray her. Something brown moved, nibbling a seed, and Lilypaw shook her rump with narrowed eyes. Gotcha you little snack! With the prideful thought in her head, the tortie leaped with claws outstretched and sailed through the air. Too far, she flew over the mouse and with a yowl, tumbled through the foliage, then she could swear she fell into the ground, but it was moreso a cliff, rolling more.
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Post by Jekyll on Aug 2, 2019 15:55:06 GMT -5
Spottedlegs moved over and nodded at the flower. "I've seen them everywhere so far. In the forest, amidst the plains. Even within the two-leg place we went through. They seem to be growing everywhere around here. I haven't spotted anything that could be a den and with this soft ground maybe this is better useful as a training spot instead of a camp. What do you think?" --- Clearrain padded after the she-cat, staying silent. When she disappeared suddenly though Clearrain darted forward. "Lilypaw!" The name was yowled, Stonefleck probably being able to hear it. The silver she-cat moved forward and made her way down the cliff and to the small tortie's side, helping her to her paws. "Are you okay?"
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Aug 3, 2019 2:04:00 GMT -5
Stonefleck pricked his ears and whipped right back around. He raced over getting there pretty quickly due to his Windclan speed. "What's happening!" He called out once he reached the cliff.
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Post by Brindlefern on Aug 5, 2019 12:15:20 GMT -5
Lilypaw had fallen onto what feels like some mossy bush, or was it just a regular bush? Either way, it broke her fall, and she was found laying on her back and mrrowed "I'm okay!" as she was pushed onto her paws, shaking out the green clumps that stuck to her fur. "Well... That happened. Kinda sucks that I missed that mouse, we could've had a little extra energy had I cau-" She stopped in her words as Lilypaw was soon aware of the surroundings around them. Her eyes widened with wonder as she slowly turned in a circle. "Look at all this... moss!" She chirruped. "And it's all so green... and healthy and pretty, and there's so many places to climb around too." The apprentice started padding her way through the area, leaping onto a moss covered rock. She could swear there were dark spots dotted around under things here or there. "Do you think we could check those out?" She asked Stonefleck and Clearrain, pointing her tail to what looked like a giant hollow tree here and a den looking thing near what looked like a water source there. She went over to the small flowing river as soon as she spotted it, parched for water.
Reedwillow sneezed the purple flower off his nose, before turning his head towards Spottedlegs. Er.. No dens? Really? But all the moss would've made it rather perfect, if he had any say in it. Reedwillow tried to test out by going to what looked like a den under a mossy log, but when he only took two pawsteps in he hit a wall. Yelping, the tom squeezed his way back out. "I.. guess so.." He muttered. "I guess it could make a good training spot. There's a lot of space to... you know, run around, and the moss can keep apprentices from really getting hurt right?"
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Post by Jekyll on Aug 5, 2019 13:25:27 GMT -5
Clearrain nuzzled the she-cat, her eyes still filled with worry as she searched the she-cat for any sign of injuries. When the she-cat pointed out their surroundings, Clearrain also looked around, noticing where they were. It was a hollow of sorts, well protected on all sides by foliage around the top, growing thickly and some even falling down into the hollow by how closely they were growing to the edge. A hollow tree hung across the clearing and the she-cat could spot several different openings throughout the area. She went to each one, finding large dens within and a smile soon covered her face. "I would say we found a camp. I'll go grab Honeyleaf's patrol. Lilypaw you get Spottedleg's. Stonefleck can you stay here? I'll have someone from Honeyleaf's patrol go get Clearfang's and we can all meet back up here."
Spotted;eg's smiled softly at the tom as he sneezed, chuckling lightly, a sound that was very unlike the grief stricken tom. "Yes, this is a fine place for a training spot. I'll alert Clearfang t it once we find a camp and lead him here to see for himself. For now, let's get out of here and continue our search." The tom now led the way out of the hidden clearing and back into the forest, setting off once more to search for a camp.
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Aug 6, 2019 20:26:08 GMT -5
"Okay." Stonefleck called out as he looked down at the steep incline. He didn't want to even attempt trying to scale down. He settles down on his haunches and decided to wait for Clearrain to return.
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Post by Brindlefern on Aug 20, 2019 11:16:36 GMT -5
Reedwillow blinked his eyes. Did Spottedlegs just... smile? He didn't think it was possible for the tom to. Well, all cats can do it, but he was always so.. distant and quiet. The red tom twitched his whiskers, but didn't say anything to ruin it. It made his fur fluff up to gain such a reaction from anyone at all. Instead he gave a brisk nod, turned to glance back to the mossy clearing to memorize it in his head, before darting after Spottedlegs once more. He kept his head low as usual, but the smallest smile graced his muzzle unseen.
Lilypaw waved her tail in silent agreement before glancing around for a place to climb out, and figured it wouldn't hurt to make her way back up the way she came. She had grown a little bigger since the start of the journey, she could handle it. With a leap onto a place she could set her paws properly, then two, then a few clawholds she scaled the somewhat high cliff end until she managed to scrabble her way onto stable ground. Her mouth inhaling to attempt to catch Spottedlegs and Reedwillow's scent, she padded off to the direction to around the forest edge, knowing it was unlikely their scent had faded so very soon. Reed's fishy scent hit her nose and went off dashing the direction it led. She tripped a few times to the new surroundings underpaw, but strode with confidence, calling for the two tomcats.
Honeyleaf still sniffed around, having found a clearer path that he and his cats followed. His nose was low, while his jaws was holding a leaf wrap of the dock he managed to find along with the marigold. His needs met, he trailed along, glancing back a time or two to make sure everyone was at least of hearing distance. What we need is a place where I can contact our friends. The dead ones he meant, because as of now outside a dream where they could visit in the future he had no way of knowing if they had found any sort of afterlife to really settle in, and it worried him. He took his mind off such things by wondering if the others had found a safe campsite yet, not having too much luck himself.
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Post by Jekyll on Aug 20, 2019 16:10:37 GMT -5
Clearrain let out a light chuckle for before calling up to Stonefleck. "There's a fallen tree over this way, you probably can't see it through the trees. We can use it as the entrance." After speaking the she-cat bounded over the the mossy, fallen oak and scaled it easily, setting off toward where the group had entered the woods, knowing Honeyleaf's group was supposed to be searching that area. It didn't take long for the she-cat to catch their fresh scent trail and she began calling out to them. --- Clearfang moved through the trees and soon his ears pricked s the sound of rushing water greeted him, moving steadily the small tom soon broke through the trees and found himself on the bank of river. which moved steadily by in a swirling but somewhat calm way. He smiled softly and approached it, leaning down to get a drink. --- Spottedlegs heard Lilypaw first, having been raised in Windclan had heightened his sense of hearing. "OVer here Lilypaw!" By now he could recognize the scents and voices of all of the cats in the group. The lanky tom turned around and headed back toward where he heard the apprentice, quickly catching her scent on the breeze and soon pushing his way out of some bushes beside Lilypaw. "Is everything okay? Is someone injured?"
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Sept 6, 2019 20:16:39 GMT -5
(Hello?)
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Post by Jekyll on Sept 6, 2019 20:33:21 GMT -5
I'm here. Waiting for Brindlefern to respond))
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Sept 6, 2019 20:59:27 GMT -5
(Okay!)
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Post by Brindlefern on Sept 12, 2019 2:06:30 GMT -5
(Ack! Sorry! Had somewhat of a writers block for a while. x.x)
Lilypaw had skidded to a stop when she came to Spottedlegs, panting and shaking her head. "No, Nobody's.. hurt. But we did find someplace cool, and I think we could use it as our camp. Come follow! Clearrain and Stonefleck are there checking out the area right now." She turned tail and padded off, signalling with her white tail tip for Spotted and Reed to follow. "Come on it's really nice, it's really green and lush and there's water within it too, lots of spots I saw that could make for dens too." The tortie trilled, prancing back the way she came. Reedwillow twitched his tail apprehensively, before glancing towards Spottedlegs. "I'll uh, split off and search for Clearfang if that's okay, this is a big thing he should be there to know about. Sound good?"
Honeyleaf had his eyes on the treetops as prey scents swamped his nose, indicated by the small rustles here and there, before his ears caught the sound of water. Good, he was rather parched! He also smelled other cats nearby. Maybe the other group? He had his eyes on a dirt trail that he lead the others down, curious to see where it took them, but perhaps they could check it later. The tabby poked his head through a bush, and saw the familiar two-toned tomcat he knew. "Hey Clearfang!" The ginger meowed, and stepped out to get a closer look at the river as well, tugging his paw free from a stray vine and dipping his other in the swirling water. It looked so clean. "Prey scents are abundant on the west side with all the trees, and there's a dirt trail I'm thinking about checking out later." Honeyleaf's ears drooped a tad. "No sign of some way to contact the lost cats yet, but I'll keep searching. There's a lot of ground to cover."
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Post by Jekyll on Sept 12, 2019 6:27:49 GMT -5
Brindlefern, don't forget to reply with Honeyleaf as well))
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Post by Brindlefern on Oct 6, 2019 11:48:50 GMT -5
(Done, sorry for taking so long, my will to rp has been SO DEAD for a good while so it's not my best. x.x)
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Post by Jekyll on Jan 5, 2020 1:10:49 GMT -5
(Ack! Sorry! Had somewhat of a writers block for a while. x.x) Lilypaw had skidded to a stop when she came to Spottedlegs, panting and shaking her head. "No, Nobody's.. hurt. But we did find someplace cool, and I think we could use it as our camp. Come follow! Clearrain and Stonefleck are there checking out the area right now." She turned tail and padded off, signalling with her white tail tip for Spotted and Reed to follow. "Come on it's really nice, it's really green and lush and there's water within it too, lots of spots I saw that could make for dens too." The tortie trilled, prancing back the way she came. Reedwillow twitched his tail apprehensively, before glancing towards Spottedlegs. "I'll uh, split off and search for Clearfang if that's okay, this is a big thing he should be there to know about. Sound good?" Honeyleaf had his eyes on the treetops as prey scents swamped his nose, indicated by the small rustles here and there, before his ears caught the sound of water. Good, he was rather parched! He also smelled other cats nearby. Maybe the other group? He had his eyes on a dirt trail that he lead the others down, curious to see where it took them, but perhaps they could check it later. The tabby poked his head through a bush, and saw the familiar two-toned tomcat he knew. "Hey Clearfang!" The ginger meowed, and stepped out to get a closer look at the river as well, tugging his paw free from a stray vine and dipping his other in the swirling water. It looked so clean. "Prey scents are abundant on the west side with all the trees, and there's a dirt trail I'm thinking about checking out later." Honeyleaf's ears drooped a tad. "No sign of some way to contact the lost cats yet, but I'll keep searching. There's a lot of ground to cover." Spottedlegs listened to the she-cat intently before giving a curt nod and looking at Reedwillow as he began to speak as well. "Yes, track down Clearfang and tell him of the news. He'll most likely send someone from his patrol to get Honeyleaf's then. We can all meet up at this place Lilypaw and them found." The lithe bodied tom turned to the small apprentice and gave her a nod. "Lead the way then." Clearfang looked up at the tom and gave a small smile, nudging the other softly with his shoulder. "Don't worry Honeyleaf, we'll find a way to speak with Jadeclaw and Hollyfall soon. Until then we have to believe they're watching over us and are here to help us through all of this." Clearfang scented the air before giving a light sigh. "For now we have to find somewhere safe that everyone can rest. They're tired from the journey and they need some hope right about now with what all has happened during these past sunrises, come on, lets keep searching."
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Post by Jekyll on Jan 5, 2020 1:11:47 GMT -5
I am SO SORRY I haven't been on. I lost the thread and it took a while to not only find it but get my rp mojo back, lol))
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