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Post by Foxstar26 on Sept 20, 2021 21:31:45 GMT -5
Crookedpaw stuck close to Fluffpaw, shaking with excitement and fear. Now that Thunderclan cats were here they seemed bigger in person then in his fantasy from a few moments ago.
Redtooth stood behind Frostmoon, glancing at the Riverclan cats. He didn’t see his mate or kits, breathing a small sigh of relief. At least they weren’t here. He could focus on the task at hand. Riverclan was stealing their territory.
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Post by Moonblazer on Sept 20, 2021 21:35:31 GMT -5
Frostmoon glared up firmly at the Riverclan patrol, trying to find any kind of weakness she could. A fight here could be dangerous, but she couldn't just return to camp and let Riverclan push Thunderclan around. She hissed out.
"Riverclan has no need for the rocks. Your claim to them has always been falsified. If you think for a moment that we will let you walk over our territory without a word, then you are sorely mistaken." Kin or no kin, deputy or no deputy, she refused to be scared of Riverclan. She lifted her tail for her patrol to prepare themselves.
Diamondheart released a heavy breath, but simply shook his head once and mewed. "Then you will have no choice but to lead your patrol into a fight they will not win. Riverclan will defend its territory, with or without Thunderclan's cooperation. This is my last offer of a peaceful acceptance. Or will your father's impulsiveness have passed on to you?"
Frostmoon's teeth gleamed from her lips at the remark, and all her former doubts of having to confront her own kin in battle were shaken off in a heartbeat. She lifted her tail and called the order, putting her faith in her clanmates and in Thunderclan's need to keep this territory. Starclan, let them win this!
"Thunderclan! Attack!"
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Post by Frozen on Sept 20, 2021 21:45:44 GMT -5
River:
Koishade bunched her shoulders, bracing herself for the incoming ThunderClan warriors. There was no going back now that Frostmoon ordered an attack. She kept close to Diamondheart.
Thunder:
Slatesight's ears fell. Frostmoon, no, he thought. They were severely outnumbered. He wasn't sure he would stand a chance against the opponent's seasoned warriors, and there were going to be injuries now. May we all survive this...
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Post by Moonblazer on Sept 20, 2021 22:11:11 GMT -5
Frostmoon had already made the call, and now she knew she had no choice but to follow through with it. She lunged up the rocks, her eyes trained on Koishade, a cat she knew would be about her age and stature. She knew going straight for the deputy would not be wise. Not until he was worn down first. She hissed at her loudly, aiming her claws at her.
Diamondheart called sharply for his patrol to respond in attack, his claws extending as he inwardly scolded his neice's foolishness. Her youth and pride would be her downfall, and this battle would surely show that.
Fluffpaw took in a deep breath, inwardly keen on the chance of making Thunderclan see that the fighting was pointless when they could all share the rocks under one clan one day. She darted out quickly, eyes catching right onto Eclipsepaw.
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Post by Willow on Sept 20, 2021 23:33:06 GMT -5
Stormsplash darted forward towards the Thunderclan patrol, staying close to the apprentices in case they needed help. Locking eyes on Slatesight, he lunged forward with the first slash towards the other tom's shoulder.
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Post by Frozen on Sept 20, 2021 23:38:15 GMT -5
Border page opened, should we go there?)
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Sept 21, 2021 12:49:54 GMT -5
Let's move to the Border page))
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Sept 26, 2021 12:59:19 GMT -5
Frostlake slipped from the nursery and over to Earthstar, their kits currently resting. "Do you think they'll be successful?" she asked her mate.
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Post by Moonblazer on Sept 26, 2021 13:05:25 GMT -5
(Riverclan is now returning to camp!)
Diamondheart pushed his way through the reeds, carefully supporting Koishade as he lifted his eyes towards the camp. The deputy's face was one of contentment, of victory though, and he made sure to keep the atmosphere as bright as possible as to not worry their clanmates.
"We're back." Fluffpaw announced to nobody in particular, though her eyes searched quickly for Eelshock.
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Post by Frozen on Sept 26, 2021 13:54:53 GMT -5
Earthstar purred at the arrival of his mate. "I certainly think so. They're both looking forward to their apprenticeships so much." He wondered if it was almost time for them to be made apprentices. The tom's thoughts were interrupted by the return of Diamondheart and the rest of the patrol, standing to greet them. The sight of the injured Koishade made him bristle, but he kept calm and regarded Diamondheart. "How did it go?"
Koishade continued leaning against the deputy, breaths shallow to ease the pain of her leg.
Salmonsplash's eyes widened in alarm as he saw his injured sister, lashing his tail. "Koishade..."
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Sept 26, 2021 13:57:00 GMT -5
Frostlake blinked when she realized the patrol came back and Ottermask wasn't with them. She stood up, concern for her younger half brother quickening her heart. She didn't realize he stayed behind to secure the rocks. "Where's Ottermask?" She couldn't help but ask.
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Post by Moonblazer on Sept 26, 2021 14:02:22 GMT -5
Diamondheart looked at Earthstar and spoke quickly, assurance in his voice. "We secured Sunningrocks. Thunderclan had a patrol that tried to chase us off, but we held our ground and forced them off of our territory. Koishade has a bad injury on her leg, but beyond that, our Warriors and apprentices were not deeply injured. Thunderclan ran as fast as they attacked." He reported. Looking back at Paleeyes and Stormsplash, he mewed. "Can you assist Koishade to the medicine den? I'll need to send out a new patrol to guard the rocks for an attack the rest of the day, if we can spare one."
He looked at Frostlake then, also assuring. "Ottermask offered to keep watch and report at the Rocks while we came back to switch out patrols. He knows to slip into the reeds and return to camp if Thunderclan sends a large patrol." He nodded.
Iciclestep bristled as he saw Koishade, rushing towards her with sharp concern in his eyes. Ivymask was more slow, her concern also flooded with deep pride that her daughter had clearly fought so bravely. Riverclan had reclaimed Sunningrocks!
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Sept 26, 2021 14:24:38 GMT -5
Frostlake blinked in light relief. She didn't want to bear the thought of anything happening to Ottermask. If he was staying behind, he couldn't be that injured, especially not as injured as Koishade. Frostlake gave the younger warrior a sympathetic look, but back off so she wasn't in the way.
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Post by Frozen on Sept 26, 2021 15:03:49 GMT -5
Earthstar nodded in approval. With the exception of Koishade's wounds, it seemed like everything went well. "I assume ThunderClan knew when to retreat?" he asked. Despite the rivalry between the two Clans, he didn't want any cat dying over Sunningrocks.
Koishade gazed up at the arrival of her family. Were they proud of her? Or merely concerned for her injuries? She suddenly felt very tired.
Troutfang hurried towards his daughter behind Salmonsplash. He glanced at her in worry.
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Post by Moonblazer on Sept 26, 2021 15:09:56 GMT -5
Earthstar nodded in approval. With the exception of Koishade's wounds, it seemed like everything went well. "I assume ThunderClan knew when to retreat?" he asked. Despite the rivalry between the two Clans, he didn't want any cat dying over Sunningrocks. Koishade gazed up at the arrival of her family. Were they proud of her? Or merely concerned for her injuries? She suddenly felt very tired. Troutfang hurried towards his daughter behind Salmonsplash. He glanced at her in worry. "It took a little bit of a fight to get them to see sense...but yes. Neither side had any casualties." Diamondheart nodded. "The patrol leader was a young Warrior, and had a moment of impulsiveness. She should have known not to make such a reckless decision. Thunderclan will have to deal with that for themselves." He sighed lightly, trying not to see Frostmoon as kin right now and as an enemy Warrior instead. "It looks deep...Did you at least win your fight?" Iciclestep demanded, wanting to know what had happened at the rocks. Ivymask was quick to retort. "Of course she won! She's your sister, and our daughter. I know a Warrior's battle scar when I see one." Her eyes twinkled brightly with pride.
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Post by Frozen on Sept 26, 2021 15:15:11 GMT -5
"Good." Earthstar replied, gazing around to see which warriors would be available for the next patrol. The leader of the patrol was not of his concern, only that they would no doubt try to retaliate. "We don't want Lightningstar to personally send a message to our camp."
"I..." Koishade mewed weakly, clearing her throat to speak again. "I guess it was close. Frostmoon only retreated because the rest of the cats on the patrol were losing their battles..."
Troutfang shook his head. "Regardless of how it ended, I know you did well."
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Post by Moonblazer on Sept 26, 2021 15:39:04 GMT -5
"You're right." Diamondheart nodded his agreement to the leader before he mewed. "I'm going to gather another patrol to send out to not keep Ottermask waiting alone. Is there anyone that you think I should send specifically?" He asked, wanting Earthstar's approval for who was to guard Sunningrocks.
"A retreat is a victory for us, Koishade. If you forced her paw, then you won. I'm so proud of you." Ivymask purred, puffing her chest out as she touched her nose to her daughter's ear, before she looked at her leg and shook her head. "Let's get that looked at."
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Post by Frozen on Sept 26, 2021 15:52:58 GMT -5
"Let's send some senior warriors to make sure ThunderClan knows we're serious." Earthstar replied. "I trust Icepath and Brookheart would do well. And maybe an apprentice to give them some experience... how about Silentpaw?" he offered. "That would probably be enough. If they try to retaliate, one of you can come back for reinforcements."
"Thanks..." Koishade breathed, not wanting to see how weak she probably looked. She just wanted to rest now.
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Post by Moonblazer on Sept 26, 2021 16:05:33 GMT -5
"Let's send some senior warriors to make sure ThunderClan knows we're serious." Earthstar replied. "I trust Icepath and Brookheart would do well. And maybe an apprentice to give them some experience... how about Silentpaw?" he offered. "That would probably be enough. If they try to retaliate, one of you can come back for reinforcements." "Thanks..." Koishade breathed, not wanting to see how weak she probably looked. She just wanted to rest now. "Those sound like perfect choices." Diamondheart nodded. "I'll go gather them, and then I'll let the Medicine Cats check me over." He mewed, blinking at the leader before he smiled lightly. "I think things are looking bright for Riverclan, Earthstar. Truly."
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Post by Frozen on Sept 26, 2021 20:23:35 GMT -5
"Let's hope StarClan looks upon us favorably." Earthstar ducked his head in agreement, ready to see if anything else needed to be checked. Diamondheart will make a good leader, he thought. There was no way he would leave RiverClan in a state of chaos once Earthstar went to join StarClan.
Icepath was grooming her fur, absentmindedly thinking of whatever topic came into her mind. She swore her joints were starting to get stiff, but she refused to admit it. She had plenty of moons left as a warrior.
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Post by Moonblazer on Sept 26, 2021 20:32:56 GMT -5
"Let's hope." Diamondheart dipped his head, before he slipped quickly towards the center of camp to gather up Icepath, Brookheart and Silentpaw. He spotted the senior she-cat first, flicking his tail as he called over to Icepath. "Icepath, I need you for a patrol to keep guard of Sunningrocks while Thunderclan decides what they want to attempt. Ottermask will be there when you get there." He requested.
Smogstorm poked her head from the nursery, releived to hear from the deputy that Ottermask was alright, but inwardly wondering if he had chosen to stay alone at the rocks, or if he was assigned to. She sighed softly, heart aching and empathetic for her mate. All he had been through, she knew he was stressed and still hurting. She ushered Mintkit and Maskkit close, grooming them to distract herself.
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Post by Frozen on Sept 26, 2021 20:45:58 GMT -5
Icepath looked up, stretching momentarily before standing. So we did win Sunningrocks back, she thought to herself, satisfied with how it had gone. "You won't need to tell me twice!" she reassured. "Should I head out right now?"
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Post by Moonblazer on Sept 28, 2021 18:48:55 GMT -5
Icepath looked up, stretching momentarily before standing. So we did win Sunningrocks back, she thought to herself, satisfied with how it had gone. "You won't need to tell me twice!" she reassured. "Should I head out right now?" "Take Brookheart and Silentpaw with you. If Thunderclan provides any issue, one of you fall back and come right here to gather a battle patrol. I trust our senior Warriors to guard our territory until Thunderclan understands that we're not budging." The deputy nodded.
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Post by Frozen on Sept 29, 2021 18:02:48 GMT -5
"That sounds reasonable. I'll go look for them right away." Icepath nodded, turning to look for her brother and the apprentice.
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Post by Moonblazer on Sept 29, 2021 18:08:35 GMT -5
Brookheart stood to his paws the moment he spotted Icepath approaching him. He was standing next to Paleeyes, still looking over her wounds every few seconds. "Icepath. I'm guessing Diamondheart needs us?" He guessed.
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Post by Icefire15 on Sept 29, 2021 18:10:03 GMT -5
Silentpaw was outside the apprentice den, having finished her chores a little bit ago.
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Post by Frozen on Sept 29, 2021 18:10:54 GMT -5
Icepath flicked her tail in response, glancing over at Paleeyes with concern. She knew there had been a squabble, but she wasn't expecting to see that many injuries. "Us and Silentpaw. We need to go watch Sunningrocks for a bit. Do you know where she is?" she asked.
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Post by Moonblazer on Sept 29, 2021 18:29:39 GMT -5
Icepath flicked her tail in response, glancing over at Paleeyes with concern. She knew there had been a squabble, but she wasn't expecting to see that many injuries. "Us and Silentpaw. We need to go watch Sunningrocks for a bit. Do you know where she is?" she asked. Brookheart nodded, looking over towards the Apprentice's den. "Silentpaw's right over there." Looking at Paleeyes, he moved to press his muzzle to her cheek lightly. "I will be sure that your battle was well worth it. Thunderclan won't get past us." He promised, even though he still inwardly wondered if taking Sunningrocks was the right thing to do. He slipped over to Icepath's side, nodding once.
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Post by Icefire15 on Sept 29, 2021 18:32:08 GMT -5
Paleeyes leaned into her mate and gave him a smile, “I’m sure you will.” She purred, “And don’t worry, I’ll be fine. These scratches are nothing.”
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Sept 29, 2021 18:53:04 GMT -5
(should I bring Otter back?)
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