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Post by Frozen on Sept 27, 2020 20:17:01 GMT -5
Ok)
Shortcloud stared at the fresh-kill pile with disdain. They probably needed to hunt soon, but so many cats hadn't eaten yet. She looked over to Cedarstar's den, wondering if the tom was even able to move after all the wounds he sustained. I wonder if he's eaten yet. Knowing him, he'd starve until he watched us all eat individually, she thought to herself, grabbing a frog.
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Post by Icefire15 on Sept 27, 2020 20:18:38 GMT -5
Frogleap flicked his ear as if she had a point. "No, but I'm willing to get chewed out by him if it means you get some rest." He smiled softly at her. "Why should he get the chance to sleep and not us, huh?" "Knowing Scorchfire, he's boasting about how he went out." Russetshade chuckled lightly at her brother's nudge. "Honestly, I couldn't see either of them going out any other way." Poppyflame sighed, “I guess you’re right.” She said, standing up, “Let’s see if there’s something we can eat.” Ravenflight chuckled, “Yeah, I can see that too.” He said, shaking his head, “They were warriors till the end. He’s probably telling stories in StarClan about how they faced the fire with teeth bared and claws unsheathed.” |
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Sept 27, 2020 20:26:29 GMT -5
Cedarstar was digging lines in the dirt around his nest with his claws. He laid stretched out, Snowdance said it was better for his burns if he didn't bunch up, but laying in this den so long made his paws itch. He wanted to be out with the Clan, he needed to be helping the Clan, but his skin was so crisp and tight, it hurt to move. He felt like a kit trapped in the nursery again. A long sigh escaped Cedarstar's throat and he trailed his gaze to the burns on his legs. He couldn't even remember when he got them. Maybe it was when he tried to reach Owlshadow? The thought only made him think of Cliffheart. His former mentor must be blaming himself. I wish I could be there for him.
Frogleap nodded and started over to the freshkill pile. However, he slowed when he saw Shortcloud take one of the last remaining pieces away. "There isn't much left...maybe I should go out hunting again?"
"His and mother's pelts blazing in the light of the fire like they were fire themselves." Russetshade chuckled at the thought. "He was always good at telling stories. I figured he would've made it to the elders den. His stories would be legendary. Not always true, but legendary."
Ashrock slowly slipped into Snowdance's den, hoping the two medicine cats weren't in there.
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Post by Jewelspirit on Sept 27, 2020 20:31:05 GMT -5
"Except I wont have that...wont have Viperpool with me," Hiddendream sighed softly shaking her head as her ears pinned back, "I just...want things to go over smoothly. I want to see what they look like and if they are like him. If they have his eyes," she whispered softly.
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Post by Frozen on Sept 27, 2020 20:36:47 GMT -5
Shortcloud approached Cedarstar's den with the frog in her jaws, dropping it to call out to him. "Cedarstar? Are you awake?" she asked.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Sept 27, 2020 20:37:02 GMT -5
Eaglesight shook his head. "You need to stop worrying Hiddendream. I know it'll be hard without Viperpool, but you have to be strong for your kits." He suddenly chuckled. "And patient. I'm excited to meet them too, but we just found out about them, sis." Eaglesight nudged her gently. "You gotta give them time to grow. I bet they'll look just like you and Viperpool. One will have your stability and another will be as understanding as Viperpool was."
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Sept 27, 2020 20:40:13 GMT -5
Cedarstar lifted his head when he heard Shortcloud's call. However, the quickness of his movement brought a wince of pain to his face. Is that Shortcloud? Cedarstar asked himself. He didn't know why Shortcloud would come to see him. Unless...Cedarstar rapidly flicked his ear. He hoped nothing happened to Cloudscar, Starrylight, or his kits. No, Cedarstar quickly shook his head. There wasn't any alarm in Shortcloud's voice. Maybe she just wanted to talk something out? Northstar listened to her clanmates whenever something was eating at them. He should expect to do that too...he just wished he knew what he could say to help them. "Come in, Shortcloud," Cedarstar called back, he hoped he didn't sound too desperate for some company.
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Post by Frozen on Sept 27, 2020 20:42:39 GMT -5
Shortcloud felt relieved that she didn't seem to disturb her leader's sleep. "Thanks," she mewed awkwardly, dropping the frog at his paws. "I was looking at the fresh-kill pile and wondered if you've eaten recently. You need to keep your strength up so you can recover." she explained.
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Post by Jewelspirit on Sept 27, 2020 20:49:30 GMT -5
Hiddendream giggled slightly looking at him, "Yeah I know but I can only think about it....and picture what they will be like... its just so strange and unexpected but I wouldnt trade this for the world," she purred softly smiling.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Sept 27, 2020 20:53:08 GMT -5
Cedarstar flicked his ear at the sight of the frog. "Have the queens, kits, and elders eaten?"
Eaglesight grinned when she finally smiled. "See? This is a blessing. I bet your little rascals will cause all sorts of trouble in camp. I just hope I get the chance to mentor one."
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Post by Icefire15 on Sept 27, 2020 20:55:34 GMT -5
Poppyflame shook her head, “Let’s just go wake Houndthroat up and get some rest ourselves.” She said, nodding her head towards the half finished warriors den, “Like you said, we shouldn’t be the only ones working our tails off.”
Ravenflight sighed, “I miss them.” He said, shaking his head as he finished weaving another branch into the nursery, “But we’ll see them again. I’m sure of that.”
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Post by Jewelspirit on Sept 27, 2020 20:56:10 GMT -5
"Maybe you will," Hiddendream smiled softly moving a bit licking at her fur grooming her belly fur softly. She was being rather gentle she couldnt believe this, little lives growing within her. Though her smile faded a bit knowing they wouldnt know Viperpool and would never meet him until it was there time but she would try her very best to tell them all about him. How strong and brave he was, how sweet and caring and how much he would have loved to get to know them, spend each moment with them.
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Post by Frozen on Sept 27, 2020 21:01:18 GMT -5
"With how low we are on prey, I sure hope so." Shortcloud replied. She hoped it would be enough to get him to eat.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Sept 27, 2020 21:02:39 GMT -5
Frogleap flicked his ear and nodded. "Alright." He started to follow his sister, but paused when he spotted Houndthroat talking to Lilypaw. "Looks like he's up, already. Should we suggest he go hunting?" Frogleap flattened his ears at the thought. Houndthroat had never been the nicest to him and as an older warrior, he didn't think Houndthroat would take orders from them.
Russetshade nodded in agreement. "You're right. We will see them again. It's unfortunate that they died so young, but we still have a lot of life to live." She smiled at her brother. "So, I hope we don't see them again too soon."
Not seeing Snowdance or Opalmist, Ashrock padded over to the herbs stores to look for coltfoot or yarrow. He swore they still had a few leaves left over. (Feel free to catch him if anyone wants.)
"I sure hope so." Eaglesight puffed out his chest at that thought. "I'll train them to be the best warriors they can be, just like how Eaglecry trained our father."
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Post by Zz on Sept 27, 2020 21:08:28 GMT -5
Is it alright if I have Treadtail interrupt Frogleap and Poppyflame?))
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Sept 27, 2020 21:08:58 GMT -5
Cedarstar blinked back at Shortcloud, the Clan was low on prey? He started to get up, but the pain from his burns caused him to wince and forced him to lay back down. "Are hunting patrols going out? Did anyone manage to contact Gregory or Shimmer? What about Fourtrees? Have you tried to look for prey there?"
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Sept 27, 2020 21:09:23 GMT -5
Is it alright if I have Treadtail interrupt Frogleap and Poppyflame?)) (Fine with me, what about you, Ice?) |
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Post by Jewelspirit on Sept 27, 2020 21:16:48 GMT -5
Opalmist moved into the medicine cats den frowning slightly stopping seeing Ashrock. Her fur ruffled a bit but she didnt speak for a moment, trying to get her voice to work. She let out a low breath the multi colored she-cat narrowed her eyes the mix matched colors glowed, "Ashrock what are you doing in here?" she asked tilting her head instantly her guard went up.
"I will hold you too that Eaglesight," Hiddendream smiled letting out a small giggle just thinking about that. They would be raised like their parents had, with love and light and pure happiness. They will always be wanted.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Sept 27, 2020 21:19:35 GMT -5
Ashrock jumped at the sound of Opalmist's voice and he ended up smacking his head on the top of the herb stores. "Fox-dung!" He cursed with a hiss. When he backed out of the stores, he flicked his tail and tilted his ears back at the sight of Opalmist. "I was looking for yarrow or coltsfoot," he replied gruffly.
Eaglesight purred. "I'll have to ask Cedarstar if I could train one. "I've never had an apprentice, you know. Not like you have Hollypaw."
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Post by Icefire15 on Sept 27, 2020 21:21:58 GMT -5
Fine with me.)
Poppyflame flicked her ear, “All we’re doing is asking if he would like to take over working on the camp wall while we get some rest.” She said, shrugging, “Not like he can accuse us of being lazy since we’ve been working since the sun came up.”
Ravenflight nodded his head and stepped back from the nursery, “I saw how low the fresh kill pile looked, so I think I’m going to see if I can go catch some prey.” He said, “You can join me if you want.”
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Post by Zz on Sept 27, 2020 21:24:36 GMT -5
Treadtail caught sight of Frogleap and Poppyflame and a certain fact about the other tom crossed through his mind. Well... best to start with his fear then. He padded over slowly, clearing his throat when he got close enough to be heard so the pair would know he was there. "H-Hi. F-F-Frogleap can I t-talk to yo-you."
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Post by Frozen on Sept 27, 2020 21:24:36 GMT -5
Cedarstar blinked back at Shortcloud, the Clan was low on prey? He started to get up, but the pain from his burns caused him to wince and forced him to lay back down. "Are hunting patrols going out? Did anyone manage to contact Gregory or Shimmer? What about Fourtrees? Have you tried to look for prey there?" "No, you probably shouldn't get up," Shortcloud tried, realizing maybe she shoudn't have said that. "I saw Frogleap and Poppyflame near the fresh-kill pile. I'm sure they're thinking of hunting." She didn't know about his other questions. "Unfortunately, I don't know about Gregory or Shimmer..." |
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Sept 27, 2020 21:32:17 GMT -5
(I thought Houndthroat was older, but looking at the front page, Poppy and Frog are older than Hound xD)
Frogleap nodded in agreement to his sister and was about to reply when Treadtail came up. "Oh, hey Treadtail." Frogleap looked at the other tom and smiled softly. "What's up?"
Cedarstar flattened his ears in thought. Poppyflame and Frogleap were both good hunters, but he had to trust Cloudscar to be getting the patrols out alright. "Gregory and Shimmer helped us find prey during the last leaf-bare after we saved their lives from rogues. I..." Cedarstar sighed. "With how bad a shape the Clan is in, I had hoped they would help us find prey again. Could you remind Cloudscar to find them? Have our patrols that patrol the twoleggedplace border keep an eye out for them?"
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Post by Jewelspirit on Sept 27, 2020 21:35:15 GMT -5
"Uh huh," Opalmist spoke moving forward past the warrior her gaze not leaving his. Her eyes scanning him for a moment before returning to the stores, "We are currently getting more items for out in the territory though its difficult with everything burnt, only a few places survived," she paused before pulling out a few plants that hadnt been damaged that had been saved, "We have a few leaves of coltsfoot left and two yarrow plants that survived. Snowdance is currently out looking for more, we used most of what we had on cats already," she told him her tail swishing a bit. Lifting her gaze back to him, "Why do you need them?" she asked trying to keep herself from asking suspiciously after all he had dosed his own brother with poppy seeds.
"Oh no...Hollypaw...I totally forgot...Ill have to tell Cedarstar that I will be heading into the nursery soon...I wont be able to continue mentoring her," Hiddendream frowned looking rather upset.
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Post by Frozen on Sept 27, 2020 21:35:44 GMT -5
"Sure." Shortcloud ducked her head in respect. She was glad Cedarstar wasn't trying to push himself too far. "I'll be sure to bring it up to Cloudscar. I can let you know if more prey comes in, if you'd like." she offered.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Sept 27, 2020 21:50:59 GMT -5
Ashrock watched her through squinted eyes, trying to determine if she believed him or not. It wasn't as if it mattered if she did. If she didn't give him the herbs, he'd go look for some on his own. He had been in this confounded den long enough to know what herb was what. Ashrock shifted his weight, wincing lightly at the rawness of his pads. He raised one paw to show Opalmist his plight. The only injury he had received form the fire were burned pads. His long fur was singed, but his skin was never harmed. When he reached Fourtrees, Snowdance had treated his pads, but he wore off the treatment by all the hunting and patrolling he had done. He had hardly stopped to rest and when the Clan returned to camp, he had buried their clanmates, and went straight into rebuilding the dens. Like Stonesong and Coalpaw told him, he should've rested ages ago, but he stubbornly didn't and now his pads were worse than ever.
"There's still time to turn her into a warrior." Eaglesight shook his head. "You won't be going to the nursery right away. I mean look at Spiderfang. She stayed a warrior until Snowdance had to force her into the nursery."
Cedarstar nodded. "I would appreciate that, Shortcloud. And I'd like update on the borders as well. Swiftstar saw the state that we're in, we need to make sure he doesn't try to take advantage of us."
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Post by Frozen on Sept 27, 2020 21:58:28 GMT -5
Shortcloud nodded. "I can take a border patrol right now if you'd like. I'm sure some cats would like a break from weaving brambles." she mewed. She didn't think Swiftstar would be so low as to take advantage of them, but who would know?
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Post by Jewelspirit on Sept 27, 2020 22:04:06 GMT -5
Opalmist moved closer to him examining his paw frowning, "Have you rested at all?" she asked him moving to grab the remaining yarrow moving to chew the herb up, "Let me check your other paws as well. Just to make sure they arent as bad...you really need to rest Ashrock," she sighed finishing chewing the herb into a nice paste. He would need to relax if he wanted his paws to heal. The medicine cat didnt seem to judge him her voice was calm though a bit stern knowing he had a bit of a hard time relaxing when there was things to do for the clan.
"I know I just dont want to make her loose any time but I also dont want to cause unneeded stress to my kits," Hiddendream frowned shaking her head.
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Post by Zz on Sept 27, 2020 22:05:35 GMT -5
Treadtail kneaded at the ground for several moments, running words and sentences through his head before he actually managed to speak. "I-I was wondering if y-you could h-help me."
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Sept 27, 2020 22:14:46 GMT -5
Cedarstar nodded, though the comment of weaving brambles brought a pang to his heart. He could think of a certain she-cat he would love to just weave brambles with right about now. "I would appreciate that, Shortcloud. Thank you."
"I'll take a ten minute nap if that'll get cats off my tail." Ashrock rolled his eyes. "I just came in here to get something for the pain and to cover them up. There's work to do."
"There are plenty of cats who could help you finish her training. I would certainly like to help." Eaglesight smiled. "It's gotta be frustrating for you she-cats. To be given an apprentice and then unable to finish their apprenticeship because your the ones who get pregnant. I certainly wouldn't wish that on anyone."
Frogleap flicked his ear and gave a tired sigh, misinterpreting what Treadtail was asking. "I was just out on a hunting patrol, Treadtail. If you need help weaving some brambles or finding materials, maybe you should ask Houndthroat? I need to rest my paws for a bit."
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