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Post by Willow on Feb 9, 2024 22:41:23 GMT -5
Littleshadow took the stick offered to her, biting down at it as she pushed. After a few moments, a cream-colored tom with a black mask was born. She looked toward the medicine cats, eager to see their first kit. "Owlwhisker, what's he look like?" she asked quietly, panting with fatigue.
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Post by Moonblazer on Feb 9, 2024 22:55:56 GMT -5
Littleshadow took the stick offered to her, biting down at it as she pushed. After a few moments, a cream-colored tom with a black mask was born. She looked toward the medicine cats, eager to see their first kit. "Owlwhisker, what's he look like?" she asked quietly, panting with fatigue. Owlwhisker purred brightly as the first kit was born, his eyes wide as he mewed. “He looks a whole lot like I do. Same colors, with my dark mask fur too!” He looked proud. |
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Post by mintleaf2 on Feb 11, 2024 9:27:05 GMT -5
Alder gently scooped the kit up and, thinking between Owlwhisker and Quietpaw, handed him to Quietpaw. Perhaps Owlwhisker could help after observing.
“Could you lick his fur the wrong way? Help him get warm?”
Then to Littleshadow he encouraged, “Great job so far! There’s at least one more, and coming soon.”
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WanderingWeevil~
I am alive I promise, life has been reallly bad for me lately.
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Post by WanderingWeevil~ on Feb 12, 2024 1:29:56 GMT -5
snailkit blinked, and she stepped closer to the newborn kittens. What had she just witnessed? Snailkit sniffed the air, not wanting to get too close to the kittens. She was much larger than them, even though she was only 5 moons. Snailkit never realised how tiny newborns are.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Feb 12, 2024 11:03:17 GMT -5
"That's certainly one way to look at it." Ottermask flicked his ear. "It could be that StarClan is upset with the other Clans. Cedarstar did take Fourtrees, after all, but we can't let this bountiful time go to our heads. I speak from experience when times can go from good to bad in one night. The opposite is true as well." “Yeah… I guess that’s true.” Mintpaw admitted, inwardly knowing that this great period could turn bad at any moment. Such was the way of being a Warrior. She mewed lightly. “Well… I’m just really happy that I get to have you, and mom, and Maskpaw, here in Riverclan. I wouldn’t want anything else.” Ottermask stepped up to her and nuzzled her cheek. "If anyone is happy to have you, your brother, and your mom, it's me. I don't deserve you, but I'm overjoyed your my kit, Mintpaw. Whatever happens. I know you'll make me proud." |
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Post by Moonblazer on Feb 12, 2024 11:10:07 GMT -5
“Yeah… I guess that’s true.” Mintpaw admitted, inwardly knowing that this great period could turn bad at any moment. Such was the way of being a Warrior. She mewed lightly. “Well… I’m just really happy that I get to have you, and mom, and Maskpaw, here in Riverclan. I wouldn’t want anything else.” Ottermask stepped up to her and nuzzled her cheek. "If anyone is happy to have you, your brother, and your mom, it's me. I don't deserve you, but I'm overjoyed your my kit, Mintpaw. Whatever happens. I know you'll make me proud." “Yes you do!” Mintpaw exclaimed, giving a bright purr. “You deserve me! Because you’re the best father I could ever have, so you had to do something right, to deserve it!” She decided. |
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Feb 12, 2024 11:24:00 GMT -5
Ottermask couldn't help but think of all the Clanmates he lost during the flood, but he shook the memory away and tried to focus on Mintpaw's optimism. "Thank you, Mintpaw. Your positivity could brighten a rainy day."
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Post by Willow on Feb 12, 2024 12:34:01 GMT -5
Littleshadow took a deep breath to steady herself, looking at the tiny kit near Quietpaw's feet with amazement. That was their son! She purred quietly as he let out a strong cry as the apprentice licked him. A few moments later, the contractions picked back up. She bit down on the stick as the second kit was born. A black and white she-kit. 🅃🄴🄼🄿🄾 mintleaf2 |
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Post by Moonblazer on Feb 12, 2024 13:51:17 GMT -5
Owlwhisker watched intently, paws itching to be helpful in any way that he could. He winced at Littleshadow’s pained noises, but found himself amazed at her strength.
Mintpaw opened her jaws to speak, only to swivel her head towards the nursery when she heard faint noises. “Huh! Is something going on in there, you think?”
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Post by Jaggedbreeze on Feb 12, 2024 19:37:44 GMT -5
"I'll be gentle with them, I promise!" Hazelkit said to Smogstorm. I can't wait to meet them! Hazelkit bounded away from the nursery, her paws prickling with excitement. She was excited to have new kits in the den.
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Post by {Azure} on Feb 12, 2024 19:47:50 GMT -5
(sorry for the late response) "yeah right!" he called as he sprinted out the entrance. “Hey! Who said you could get head starts!” Ospreystrike called, though her eyes gleamed with humor as she darted after her clanmate. She wanted to see how Rippleshine was in general, if he really wanted to try and pursue her older brother. Stonegaze was pretty much what kept them all together, his steadfast energy and bravery made him very important to Ospreystrike. (I haven't been on in a while, sorry! is this where we left off moonblazer?) |
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Post by Moonblazer on Feb 12, 2024 19:55:43 GMT -5
“Hey! Who said you could get head starts!” Ospreystrike called, though her eyes gleamed with humor as she darted after her clanmate. She wanted to see how Rippleshine was in general, if he really wanted to try and pursue her older brother. Stonegaze was pretty much what kept them all together, his steadfast energy and bravery made him very important to Ospreystrike. (I haven't been on in a while, sorry! is this where we left off moonblazer?) (Yep!) |
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Post by {Azure} on Feb 12, 2024 20:01:45 GMT -5
(I haven't been on in a while, sorry! is this where we left off moonblazer?) (Yep!) (and should we stay on this thread for hunting? or the border thread?) |
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Post by Moonblazer on Feb 12, 2024 20:28:38 GMT -5
(and should we stay on this thread for hunting? or the border thread?) (This thread is good!) |
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WanderingWeevil~
I am alive I promise, life has been reallly bad for me lately.
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Post by WanderingWeevil~ on Feb 13, 2024 2:30:06 GMT -5
Snailkit inched closer, her eyes widened as she looked at the kit. Snailkit smiled, and she looked at the two parents. The kits sure looked like them! She stepped back a little. “Can I get closer to them?” She asked softly, interest rising in her belly.
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Post by mintleaf2 on Feb 13, 2024 13:18:39 GMT -5
Alder handed the second kit to Owlwhisker. “Mind following Quietpaw’s lead? We need to get them dry and warm.”
He turned back to Littleshadow and gently touched her stomach. He nodded to himself and grinned. “I think you’ve just got one more. Deep breaths!”
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Post by mintleaf2 on Feb 13, 2024 13:21:56 GMT -5
Marshpaw watched on as a flurry of activity took place around the nursery. He wasn’t quite sure what to make of Alder, yet, but Quietpaw was capable. He was sure things would be alright.
Seeing Sheeppaw fretting outside the nursery, he blinked curiously and went to the newcomer’s side. “I’m sure everything’s gonna be okay. Are you worried about Littleshadow?”
(Thistle if this works?)
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Post by Moonblazer on Feb 13, 2024 13:37:09 GMT -5
Owlwhisker quickly did as Alder instructed, grooming his kit to warm them up. He looked excitedly down at the newborn kit. His and Littleshadow’s kits!
Hobbling back towards the nursery, Smogstorm newed gently to Snailkit. “Littleshadow needs her space, little one. You can meet them later, when everything is settled.”
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Post by Willow on Feb 13, 2024 17:11:15 GMT -5
Littleshadow placed her head on her paws as she received a little rest from the pain. Catching her breath as she looked back at Owlwhisker with their daughter. Her eyes softened when she saw how much she looked like her. The contractions soon picked back up again though and soon the last kit was being born. (Blazer's turn to describe  ) mintleaf2 🅃🄴🄼🄿🄾 ) |
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Post by Moonblazer on Feb 13, 2024 17:45:11 GMT -5
The last kit was a pale silver tom, with dark and dusky point markings on his face, paws and tail. While he had the same markings and smoky mask as his father, his colors were more akin to his mother, a nearly white-silver and dark grey. He released a loud wail, indicative of his healthy strength even with his slender size.
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Post by thistle on Feb 13, 2024 21:36:01 GMT -5
Marshpaw watched on as a flurry of activity took place around the nursery. He wasn’t quite sure what to make of Alder, yet, but Quietpaw was capable. He was sure things would be alright. Seeing Sheeppaw fretting outside the nursery, he blinked curiously and went to the newcomer’s side. “I’m sure everything’s gonna be okay. Are you worried about Littleshadow?” (Thistle if this works?) Sheeppaw swiveled his head from the nursery entrance to blink at Marshpaw. "Worried? Naw, I know she'll be just fine," he drawled. "I just can't help myself; I love bein' a part of the mamas and babies' first moments, and bein' 'round to care for 'em." The fluffy tom ducked his head with an embarrassed chuckle. "I"m sure Turtlefrost's none too pleased 'bout my hangin' 'round here rather than practicin' my fightin'..." |
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Post by Icefire15 on Feb 13, 2024 21:37:12 GMT -5
Boop)
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Post by WanderingWeevil~ on Feb 14, 2024 2:42:57 GMT -5
She stepped back, understanding. Snailkit wondered if she would be able to play with these kits when they’re older, the nursery was getting boring, she needed some new playmates! Snailkit sat down just outside the nursery.
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Post by Jaggedbreeze on Feb 14, 2024 13:01:48 GMT -5
She stepped back, understanding. Snailkit wondered if she would be able to play with these kits when they’re older, the nursery was getting boring, she needed some new playmates! Snailkit sat down just outside the nursery. Hazelkit saw Snailkit sitting outside the nursery. "Hi Snailkit!" she said as she walked over to the other kit. "Wanna explore camp with me?" Her paws were still tingling with excitement and she needed to do something to burn off her energy. |
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Post by mintleaf2 on Feb 14, 2024 21:22:33 GMT -5
Marshpaw watched on as a flurry of activity took place around the nursery. He wasn’t quite sure what to make of Alder, yet, but Quietpaw was capable. He was sure things would be alright. Seeing Sheeppaw fretting outside the nursery, he blinked curiously and went to the newcomer’s side. “I’m sure everything’s gonna be okay. Are you worried about Littleshadow?” (Thistle if this works?) Sheeppaw swiveled his head from the nursery entrance to blink at Marshpaw. "Worried? Naw, I know she'll be just fine," he drawled. "I just can't help myself; I love bein' a part of the mamas and babies' first moments, and bein' 'round to care for 'em." The fluffy tom ducked his head with an embarrassed chuckle. "I"m sure Turtlefrost's none too pleased 'bout my hangin' 'round here rather than practicin' my fightin'..." Marshpaw thought on it for a moment, almost wistfully. He wasn't particularly good at being gentle or careful enough to even dare dream of helping care for the newborn kits or their mother. Sheeppaw's intentions were admirable for that, in his mind. "Aw, I bet Turtlefrost won't even notice, she's probably off for a swim right about now anyways." Turning his head to the side, he suggested, "But if you want to practice anything to avoid a lecture later, I have some time. And we don't have to go far if you want to stay near the kits." He paused as his imagination turned to him tripping and somehow falling into the den. "Although, maybe we shouldn't get too rowdy near them. Maybe it's not such a good idea." |
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Post by mintleaf2 on Feb 14, 2024 21:23:49 GMT -5
“I was on the dawn patrol, so I’ve mostly been doing camp work. I just now started getting this rain water out of my fur.” Iciclestep explained with a huff at the hassle of the weather. Swimming was fine, it was getting drenched in muddy water and debris that was always a hassle. "It has been particularly rainy lately. I hope the river doesn't flood camp anytime soon." She thought back to the day she'd professed interest in him, when the river had moved too fast even for them to swim in. "That, and I hope no one gets sick from all this cold and damp." (I might've missed it but I don't think I saw an answer for this one?) |
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Post by mintleaf2 on Feb 14, 2024 21:28:00 GMT -5
Alder let out a breath as the last kit was delivered. He quickly gave it a few licks and, noting how strong and healthy his wailing sounded, placed him at his mother's side. He did a few routine checks before declaring, "Well done! That was the last of them. Quietpaw picked out some herbs for you to take earlier, but how's your pain - are you holding up okay?"
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Post by Moonblazer on Feb 15, 2024 8:36:21 GMT -5
"It has been particularly rainy lately. I hope the river doesn't flood camp anytime soon." She thought back to the day she'd professed interest in him, when the river had moved too fast even for them to swim in. "That, and I hope no one gets sick from all this cold and damp." (I might've missed it but I don't think I saw an answer for this one?) “Well, at the very least we have two medicine cats again, even if one’s less… conventional.” Iciclestep sighed, still a little put off by the sudden acceptance of a loner as their new medicine cat. Even so, he idly admitted. “Seems he knows what he’s doing with the kitting going on, if there’s been no panic yet.” |
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Post by Willow on Feb 15, 2024 14:47:41 GMT -5
Littleshadow nodded to the medicine cats, "Yes, thank you. I'll be just fine after a bit of rest." she mewed with a tired smile. Her eyes lit up though as they moved to gaze at the three kits suckling at her belly, a soft purr rumbling out of her. She looked at Owlwhisker, eyes full of love. "I suppose we can name them now."
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