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Post by Foxstar26 on Jan 4, 2019 23:43:03 GMT -5
Hollowpool sighed softly. "Alright." She spoke, quieting as they approached Northstar. She bent her head to touch her nose to her fur. She closed her eyes, remembering her apprentice and warrior ceremony, she remember Northstar letting her come along to save her mentor even thought she was only an apprentice. She would miss her so much.
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Post by Jekyll on Jan 4, 2019 23:43:27 GMT -5
Shadedpine, after a few breaths, spoke again, tears now dampening her fur. "I love you so much and I wish we could have grown up beside ea h other. When I lost you, I felt as though I had no place anymore, as though my life had ended. Then my eyes were opened and I saw my place. To continue on and help the clan, just like you would have, just like our mother did. I' sure she and you watch over me from Starclan and I'm finally able to say it." She took another deep breath and lowered her head to the dirt, touching her nose to it softly and letting some of her tears fall on it. "Goodbye, I let you free from the memories that I kept within me and kept you close by. I love you Toadkit, always." The shaking started again as her crying grew worse, though she suddenly felt lighter as well.
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Post by Willow on Jan 4, 2019 23:45:42 GMT -5
Cherryvine pressed against him. “I’m sure she knows. She knows by the way you’ve dedicated your life to her clan, even if it was not your first home.”
Duskkit pawed at Palekit “But what if I want to be deputy!”
Starrylight glanced between the kits her eyes glittering with amusement.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Jan 4, 2019 23:46:27 GMT -5
Frogleap dipped his head in silence when they padded up to Northstar. She had so much belief in the Clan, even knew that he could be made into a warrior even though he was terrible fight. "Thank you for everything, Northstar," he muttered softly.
Eaglesight dipped his head silent vigil.
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Post by Jekyll on Jan 4, 2019 23:48:02 GMT -5
A sob broke from Shadedpine's throat as she let herself finally feel the grief she had put off for so long, letting it wash over her in waves as her tears continued and she crouched lower until she was curled up by the grave, longing for her brother's warmth by her like when they were kits in the nursery.
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Post by Moonblazer on Jan 4, 2019 23:49:22 GMT -5
"Then I'll train really hard!" Palekit puffed out his chest with excitement. "I'll be one of the best warriors ShadowClan has ever seen! I'll even be better than Closesky!" "YEah right!" Whorlkit suddenly laughed. "No one is better than Closesky!" Ashrock flattened his ears. "You'll get better and we'll go training more. What happened with the rogues won't ever happen again Coalpaw. I'll make sure of it." Coalpaw looked at Ashrock, wanting to agree with vigor, though it was clear the blind happiness and aloofness of the tom wouldn’t be as strong anymore. He still gave a spark of optimism though, and he breathed. “Then you gotta promise me. I don’t want to be left behind anymore. You gotta promise and you gotta mean it.”
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Jan 4, 2019 23:56:24 GMT -5
"You can be my deputy when I become leader!" Palekit grinned at his sister. "I'll name you Duskwhisper, deputy of Palestar!"
Whorlkit rolled her eyes.
Eaglesight flicked his ear and glanced back up at her. He slowly got to his paws and silently padded over to her, gently pressing his fur to her side. "Hey, it's okay."
"I'm leaving you behind if I go into a battle that you're not ready for, but other than that," Ashrock looked Coalpaw in the eye. "I promise to make you a warrior ShadowClan will be proud of." He looked away again and back at Northstar's body. "More proud of than me at least."
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Post by Jekyll on Jan 4, 2019 23:57:31 GMT -5
Shadedpine turned toward him, pressing her muzzle into his fur. "I miss him. I never actually let myself grieve after his death. I felt I had to let him go now though."
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Post by Moonblazer on Jan 4, 2019 23:59:56 GMT -5
"You can be my deputy when I become leader!" Palekit grinned at his sister. "I'll name you Duskwhisper, deputy of Palestar!" Whorlkit rolled her eyes. Eaglesight flicked his ear and glanced back up at her. He slowly got to his paws and silently padded over to her, gently pressing his fur to her side. "Hey, it's okay." "I'm leaving you behind if I go into a battle that you're not ready for, but other than that," Ashrock looked Coalpaw in the eye. "I promise to make you a warrior ShadowClan will be proud of." He looked away again and back at Northstar's body. "More proud of than me at least." “I think the clan was always proud of you.” Coalpaw mewed lightly. He had been proud to be his apprentice, and he still was. “I think it’s you that’s not proud of you. I think you think you can’t do good for everyone if you’re not in charge. But you’re wrong. I still think you’re a good warrior.”
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Jan 5, 2019 0:02:28 GMT -5
Eaglesight smiled softly. "It's amazing how even in death, Northstar helps us move on."
Ashrock lashed his tail. "Enough, Coalpaw. For the last time, get some sleep!"
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Post by Jekyll on Jan 5, 2019 0:04:42 GMT -5
"Yes, it is." She stayed like that, breathing steadily as her body slowly calmed down until her trembling was barely there. Once at that point, she stood and sighed heavily, turning to the grave. "I'll visit from now on, I promise." She smiled before turning to Eaglesight. "Thank you for being here."
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Post by Moonblazer on Jan 5, 2019 0:06:07 GMT -5
Eaglesight smiled softly. "It's amazing how even in death, Northstar helps us move on." Ashrock lashed his tail. "Enough, Coalpaw. For the last time, get some sleep!" Coalpaw pouted now. “I’ve been sleeping all the time! I’m not tired! You go to sleep.” He stuck his tongue out.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Jan 5, 2019 0:06:27 GMT -5
Eaglesight smiled softly at her. "It was no problem, Shadedpine. You would've done the same for me."
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Post by Jekyll on Jan 5, 2019 0:07:09 GMT -5
She nodded before taking another deep breath. "Come on, we should go hunt."
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Jan 5, 2019 0:09:04 GMT -5
Eaglesight nodded. "Good idea, I could use the distraction."
Ashrock flicked his ear and sighed. "I'm waiting for Snowdance to get back since apparently I'm not allowed to do anything without her permission!"
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Post by Jekyll on Jan 5, 2019 0:09:56 GMT -5
"Same." She let out a soft chuckle and led the way into the pines, scenting the air steadily as she moved.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Jan 5, 2019 0:11:37 GMT -5
Eaglesight padded a few paces away from her to scent the air in a different area. "Perhaps we should check by the twoleggedplace?" He called back over to Shadedpine. "Gregory and Shimmer might have dropped off their prey by now."
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Post by Jekyll on Jan 5, 2019 0:13:24 GMT -5
"Sure, I'll follow you then." She moved toward him, her tail swishing behind her.
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Post by Moonblazer on Jan 5, 2019 0:20:06 GMT -5
Eaglesight nodded. "Good idea, I could use the distraction." Ashrock flicked his ear and sighed. "I'm waiting for Snowdance to get back since apparently I'm not allowed to do anything without her permission!" “Well...I mean...you did kinda steal her poppy seeds.” Coalpaw gave a hesitant and almost humored little quirk. He looked at his mentor. “If I did that, surely you would put me on punishment, right?”
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Jan 5, 2019 0:22:45 GMT -5
Eaglesight nodded and began leading the way to the twoleggedplace. "I was sure surprise when Cedarstorm admitted that he was accepting help from kittypets, I never thought we would do something like this."
Ashrock bared a tooth, but with his back facing Coalpaw, the apprentice couldn't see it. How many more lectures was he going to receive today? "I oughta punish you for not going to sleep."
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Post by Moonblazer on Jan 5, 2019 0:26:57 GMT -5
Eaglesight nodded and began leading the way to the twoleggedplace. "I was sure surprise when Cedarstorm admitted that he was accepting help from kittypets, I never thought we would do something like this." Ashrock bared a tooth, but with his back facing Coalpaw, the apprentice couldn't see it. How many more lectures was he going to receive today? "I oughta punish you for not going to sleep." “That’s not fair.” Coalpaw pouted. It was clear though that he was more teasing than upset. “I’m not tired right now so I can’t go to sleep.”
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Jan 5, 2019 0:29:19 GMT -5
"Try." Ashrock spoke through gritted teeth, not looking back at Coalpaw. "Just try."
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Post by Jekyll on Jan 5, 2019 0:29:37 GMT -5
Shadedpine nodded softly. "I was surprised as well, but if it means the clan survives then it's a good thing." She was sure of it.
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Post by Firebelly on Jan 5, 2019 0:35:04 GMT -5
Cherryvine pressed against him. “I’m sure she knows. She knows by the way you’ve dedicated your life to her clan, even if it was not your first home.” Duskkit pawed at Palekit “But what if I want to be deputy!” Starrylight glanced between the kits her eyes glittering with amusement. Stormfury sighed. “But what if she doesn’t. I just....she meant so much.”
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Post by Moonblazer on Jan 5, 2019 0:36:11 GMT -5
"Try." Ashrock spoke through gritted teeth, not looking back at Coalpaw. "Just try." Coalpaw gave a tiny puff of breath, but did as he was told. He rested quietly, as much as he could and tried to sleep. But emotions and thoughts and awakeness clawed at him. After many moments he gave a noise of complaint. “S’ not working.”
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Post by Foxstar26 on Jan 5, 2019 0:37:51 GMT -5
Hollowpool watched Northstar for a few moments. "Thank you." She whispered to her before moving to drag herself a few tail lengths away. She waited for Frogleap.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Jan 5, 2019 0:40:23 GMT -5
Eaglesight glanced at her and nodded in slow agreement. "As long as the other Clans don't find out about it. We'd never hear the end of it."
Ashrock growled out, tensing when Coalpaw broke the silence. "Then just sit there."
Frogleap gently licked the leader's pelt once before he got up and padded back to Hollowpool. "ShadowClan will be different with her..."
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Post by Jekyll on Jan 5, 2019 0:42:12 GMT -5
"Well, lets just hurry for now then." She spoke. "Anyways, let them try to say something and I'll make it where they can't speak again."
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Post by Moonblazer on Jan 5, 2019 0:43:03 GMT -5
Eaglesight glanced at her and nodded in slow agreement. "As long as the other Clans don't find out about it. We'd never hear the end of it." Ashrock growled out, tensing when Coalpaw broke the silence. "Then just sit there." Frogleap gently licked the leader's pelt once before he got up and padded back to Hollowpool. "ShadowClan will be different with her..." Coalpaw followed that advice as well...for, as long as he could. Awake and up, it was hard for the social tom to keep quiet for long. He shifted, trying to keep quiet, but he found that hard too. “Maybe if you tell me a story I’ll get tired.” He asked innocently.
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Post by Foxstar26 on Jan 5, 2019 0:45:36 GMT -5
Hollowpool nodded her head. "It really will be different." She sighed. "Cedarstorm has big paws to fill. I hope the pressure doesn't make him crumble."
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