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Post by Moonblazer on Jan 2, 2019 12:25:11 GMT -5
In a heartbeat, Goldberry’s eyes were wide with recognition, and a look of both interest and fear filled him. What was Gregory and Shimmer doing here? He padded towards the tom and she-cat, remembering his moons in twolegplace. “W-what’s going on? Gregory? Shimmer?” He asked.
Lionscorch looked around sharply, eyes landing on Cedarstorm. “Northstar should know about this. These two seem to be giving prey, and they might just know who attacked Coalpaw.”
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Post by Foxstar26 on Jan 2, 2019 13:26:46 GMT -5
Flintclaw padded into camp after the patrol. He flicked his tail and moved to stand near the others.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Jan 2, 2019 14:15:42 GMT -5
"Goldberry!" Gregory perked up at the sight of the bobbed tail tom. He would've stepped over toward him to chat like sparrows, but Scorchfire kept him in place. "How are you and the mrs?"
Cedarstorm flicked his ear glanced from Gregory to Goldberry before looking back at Lionscorch. For a fleeting moment, his eyes flicked over to Stormfury. "I'll...go get her." Cedarstorm flicked his ear and turned back toward Northstar's den.
Shimmer smiled a soft greeting at Goldberry.
"Daddy who are they?" Rowankit padded out of the nursery, Russetshade behind him. He blinked wide eyes up at Gregory and Shimmer, looking over at his father. "They smell funny."
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Post by Moonblazer on Jan 2, 2019 14:26:58 GMT -5
"Goldberry!" Gregory perked up at the sight of the bobbed tail tom. He would've stepped over toward him to chat like sparrows, but Scorchfire kept him in place. "How are you and the mrs?" Cedarstorm flicked his ear glanced from Gregory to Goldberry before looking back at Lionscorch. For a fleeting moment, his eyes flicked over to Stormfury. "I'll...go get her." Cedarstorm flicked his ear and turned back toward Northstar's den. Shimmer smiled a soft greeting at Goldberry. "Daddy who are they?" Rowankit padded out of the nursery, Russetshade behind him. He blinked wide eyes up at Gregory and Shimmer, looking over at his father. "They smell funny." Goldberry did not go closer, a hesitance in his eyes as he mewed. “We’re alright...well, not perfectly, with what happened to Coalpaw...” He murmured lightly, looking back at the medicine den. He pleaded. “Please...do you know who did this?” He knew it wasn’t either of the friendly outsiders who he had gotten close to for moons.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Jan 2, 2019 14:32:14 GMT -5
"Yes, I heard about Coalpaw." Gregory flattened his ears sadly. "I'm sorry about what happened, if I had known, I would've rushed to his side." He shook his head. "I don't know who did it, but Shimmer is excellent at remembering scents." He smiled softly at the she-cat beside him.
Shimmer nodded uneasily. "I know I could identify them if I scented them again. I'd like to help get justice for Coalpaw."
"How do we know we can trust these rogues?" Houndthroat frowned at Goldberry. "We don't even know who they are!"
"Many of the Clan mate not, but a few of us do." Closesky nodded a curt greeting to Gregory. "You helped us find Northstar when she was captured by twolegs."
"Ah, yes, that was one of my more favored memories." Gregory smiled fondly at the elder.
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Post by Moonblazer on Jan 2, 2019 14:36:45 GMT -5
"Yes, I heard about Coalpaw." Gregory flattened his ears sadly. "I'm sorry about what happened, if I had known, I would've rushed to his side." He shook his head. "I don't know who did it, but Shimmer is excellent at remembering scents." He smiled softly at the she-cat beside him. Shimmer nodded uneasily. "I know I could identify them if I scented them again. I'd like to help get justice for Coalpaw." "How do we know we can trust these rogues?" Houndthroat frowned at Goldberry. "We don't even know who they are!" "Many of the Clan mate not, but a few of us do." Closesky nodded a curt greeting to Gregory. "You helped us find Northstar when she was captured by twolegs." "Ah, yes, that was one of my more favored memories." Gregory smiled fondly at the elder. Goldberry looked at Houndthroat, voice terse with meaning and urgency as he mewed. “Gregory and Shimmer helped me survive in Twolegplace...both times when I was banished. They helped, as Closesky said, to rescue Northstar from Twolegplace. They never once betrayed a promise or hurt me or my father in any way...I know many of the clan won’t believe what I say fully anymore, but I mean it when I say we can trust them.” He turned to look at Shimmer. “I know they would never hurt my son.”
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Jan 2, 2019 15:02:14 GMT -5
Houndthroat and many others narrowed their eyes in suspicion.
Gregory nodded in agreement. "We were really fond of little Fuzzy Rock. I really hope we can help."
A few moments later Cedarstorm padded out of the leader's den with Northstar right behind him. The ShadowClan leader squinted with interest spotting the two loners. "Gregory." She sat down in front of the gathered crowd, her tail curling over her paws. "My deputy tells me, you bring us prey."
"Northstar!" Gregory dipped his head in respectful greeting. "Yes, you see a couple of your warriors assisted Shimmer in helping me escape a clingy twoleg. I thought in return we could help you catch prey through the leafbare."
Houndthroat snorted. "Who was the mousebrain who thought we needed help from kittypets?"
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Post by Moonblazer on Jan 2, 2019 15:17:35 GMT -5
Goldberry looked confused at that. Bringing the clan prey? He looked from Northstar to Gregory and Shimmer.
It was Lionscorch who spoke up next. “It just so happens apparently one of the cats to be retrieving this prey was Coalpaw. As well as Stormfury.” He looked at Stormfury with unreadable eyes, not angry but not happy either.
Goldberry’s eyes widened.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Jan 2, 2019 15:25:13 GMT -5
Northstar narrowed her eyes at that. She looked at Stormfury. "Stormfury would you shed some light on this?"
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Post by Foxstar26 on Jan 2, 2019 15:28:48 GMT -5
"They are kittypets." Flintclaw stepped inbtween Rowankit and the newcomers. He didn't trust them still.
"Wow really?" Strikekit bounced up to them. "I've never met a kittypet."
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Jan 2, 2019 22:15:50 GMT -5
(Here, think we could finish this prey drama tonight?)
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Post by Moonblazer on Jan 2, 2019 22:21:40 GMT -5
(I’m here if you need Coal :3 )
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Jan 2, 2019 22:27:27 GMT -5
(Doesn't sound like Fire is going to get on. We'll have to wait for tomorrow)
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Post by Moonblazer on Jan 2, 2019 22:29:05 GMT -5
(Doesn't sound like Fire is going to get on. We'll have to wait for tomorrow) (Aight! I’ll try and be on as much as I can then tomorrow :3 )
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Post by Firebelly on Jan 2, 2019 22:33:11 GMT -5
((Moon lies, I am here haha))
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Post by Moonblazer on Jan 2, 2019 22:34:07 GMT -5
(Blazer is always here, always watching yo)
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Jan 2, 2019 22:34:22 GMT -5
(Lol Well I am the leader of the Clan known for lying and thieving )
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Post by Icefire15 on Jan 2, 2019 22:36:34 GMT -5
Oops)
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Post by Firebelly on Jan 2, 2019 22:36:41 GMT -5
Northstar narrowed her eyes at that. She looked at Stormfury. "Stormfury would you shed some light on this?" Stormfury glanced quickly at Cedarstorm, Gregory and Shimmer, and then back to Northstar before lowering his gaze to paws. "Awhile ago, Coalpaw and I ran into Gregory and Shimmer. They were in need of help and we helped them. To show their gratitude, they offered to catch some prey for us during this leaf bare. I accepted their offer because I know how scarce prey can get. Perhaps it was wrong of me."
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Post by Foxstar26 on Jan 2, 2019 22:42:11 GMT -5
Hey)
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Jan 2, 2019 22:44:40 GMT -5
"Putting the Clan first by wanting to feed it was good of you, Stormfury." Northstar flicked her tail. "However, ShadowClan should be able to care for itself during the leaf-bare, with our territory's own resources."
"We didn't mind!" Shimmer pipped up quickly, though she seemed confused at Stormfury's explanation. "Gregory and I get fed by twolegs. It's been nice stretching our muscles by hunting."
"My point still remains the same." Northstar flicked her gaze at Shimmer. "ShadowClan should not have to rely on others to survive."
"But..." Littlemoon shifted her paws uneasily from where she sat, listening in to the commotion. "The prey Stormfury and Coalpaw have been bringing back have kept the Clan well fed. None of the queens or elders have gone hungry because of it."
Cedarstorm remained quiet at Northstar's side, he refused to look at Stormfury.
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Post by Moonblazer on Jan 2, 2019 22:47:13 GMT -5
“The desire to feed our clanmates is a good one.” Lionscorch admitted, though he looked unsure. “But the point stands that an apprentice was out near twolegplace getting this prey, and he was nearly killed...is it worth it, if that happens?” He asked, unsure himself.
“Coalpaw hasn’t told what happened yet, has he?” Brittlefoot called up with light curiousity. Was it true?
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Post by Firebelly on Jan 2, 2019 22:49:41 GMT -5
Stormfury nodded. "I know Northstar, and my intent was never to make ShadowClan seemed weak. These two wanted to repay the clan for our help, and this seemed like the best option. I never meant to imply that we needed the help. If you want, that can stop immediately." He glanced gratefully at Littlemoon before turning back to the leader.
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Post by Frozen on Jan 2, 2019 22:53:49 GMT -5
Shortcloud watched, flicking her tail. She thought it was a good idea. The other Clans didn't have to know where the prey came from, only that it made them stronger.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Jan 2, 2019 22:56:30 GMT -5
Northstar flicked her tail. "I'd like to confirm you story with Coalpaw. If he was truly out there gathering the prey for you, Stormfury, his injuries could very well be on your paws." The leader stood up, disappointment in her eyes as she looked at Stormfury. "An apprentice as young as he should've never been out there alone. Wait here."
Cedarstorm flattened his ears, finally glancing at the former WindClan tom.
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Post by Moonblazer on Jan 2, 2019 23:00:29 GMT -5
Goldberry looked frantic at the words, eyeing the medicine den. What had Coalpaw been doing? Why had he done something so dangerous?
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Post by Firebelly on Jan 2, 2019 23:02:25 GMT -5
Stormfury stared at the ground, not seeing the deputy's glance. Could it really be because of himself and Cedarstorm that Coalpaw had been hurt? Even if Northstar hadn't told him to wait, Stormfury doubted he'd be able to move. What a rabbit brain he'd been. And now what? If the clan blamed him for this he could lose his home....again. He couldn't go through that again. Not when he was finally feeling like he belonged....Realizing his forelegs were shaking he quickly sat down, not taking his eyes off the ground.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Jan 2, 2019 23:07:39 GMT -5
Northstar padded over to the medicine den, flicking her tail for Goldberry and Cedarstorm to follow while the rest of the Clan kept an eye on the outsiders and Stormfury. Cedarstorm hesitated, keeping a steady gaze on Stormfury for many long moments. With a flick of his ear, he followed after the ShadowClan leader.
"Coalpaw." Northstar spoke softly when she slipped into the medicine den, padding over to the apprentice. "I need you to wake up."
Cedarstorm hung back by the den entrance, keeping his eyes trained on the ground.
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Post by Moonblazer on Jan 2, 2019 23:09:24 GMT -5
Coalpaw’s eyes blinked open as he lifted a shaky head to look at the leader. The infection scent was beginning to fade thanks to Snowdance’s polituce. Looking down and heavy, Coalpaw mewed. “Oh...yes?”
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Jan 2, 2019 23:13:15 GMT -5
"Coalpaw, I need you to tell me why you were out by twoleggedplace border all by yourself." Northstar settled down beside the apprentice, keeping her voice calm and gentle. "Tell me the truth."
Cedarstorm flicked his ear, he couldn't get himself to look at the apprentice, but he did glance back out of the den toward Gregory, Shimmer, and Stormfury.
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