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Post by Jewelspirit on Sept 30, 2020 21:40:25 GMT -5
Moon:
"I know you are I was just worried that this wasnt the right time to tell you. I wasnt sure if you...if you wanted to hear any more news even if it was good news," Hiddendream frowned slightly shaking her head. She looked a bit anxious in this moment, unsure of how her father truly felt. ~
Blazer:
Raccoonmask stayed pressed against her brother not moving from his side, her muzzle against his shoulder taking in his scent. She needed it, needed him and she didnt want this to end. Her heart ached so deeply and it only grew. At some point she would be forced to walk back into camp she felt like her heart would shatter. She could already feel the numbness taking over.
"They are so beautiful," Songbreeze purred happily looking at Pearlkit as she squeaked trying to bat her little paw at her father though not able to reach him she let out another squeak.
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Post by Moonblazer on Sept 30, 2020 21:43:59 GMT -5
“If it makes you feel any better, my stone cold heart has room for Mouseclaw like yours does for my daughter.” Spiderfang snorted with a hint of a tease. “Sometimes strength comes best when you’re with your most loyal partner. Do some sparring when she’s out of the nursery.” She offered.
“Oh you big stinker. Fine, I’ll do it. Only because I’m kind, and because all that matters is getting the most prey, yeah?” Lilypaw tossed her eyes, but went along with his decision.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Sept 30, 2020 21:46:51 GMT -5
Cliffheart tilted his ears back, not quite sure how to answer his daughter's admission. He wasn't sure what he wanted to hear besides the impossible hope that Owlshadow survived and wasn't buried with twenty other cats under the territory. However, it was more obvious now how little time he had left with the cats he loved most. "You can tell me anything, anytime, Hiddendream," Cliffheart mewed softly. "I'll always have time for you and your siblings."
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Sept 30, 2020 21:48:59 GMT -5
"So she can flatten me like a leaf and our kits laugh as they watch?" Ratmask frowned heavily and looked at his mentor. He wouldn't outwardly admit he didn't mind sparring with Leaffrost, even when she had him pinned, her pelt was soft and warm. "Right."
Houndthroat huffed. "And you're certainly the one who can make the most ruckus to get that prey." He moved off to find a good position.
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Post by Jewelspirit on Sept 30, 2020 21:50:15 GMT -5
Hiddendream looked at him there were tears in her eyes as she moved pressing against him not only to comfort herself but him as well. She loved her father with all her heart and wanted him happy, knowing Owlshadow had passed on so tragically she knew it was hurting him dearly. Though these kits could never ever replace the love in his heart for their grandmother she hoped they would bring him some happiness and maybe even a little hope. She let out a shaky breath as she tried to keep her voice steady, "I...I know you are...you always have been," she meowed.
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Post by Firebelly on Sept 30, 2020 21:54:20 GMT -5
Stormfury nodded. "Very good!" he praised. "Also keep in mind that prey will have fewer places to hide as well. This will make them more on edge and easier to flee." He began to pad deeper into ShadowClan's territory and scented the air. The scents of smoke and charred wood filled his mouth, but he forced himself to continue to scent the air. Underneath the scents of destruction, there was a very faint scent of frog. It had to be fresh, the fire burned away all stale scents. He held his tail erect for a moment before looking at the apprentices. "There's frogscent here." he breathed. "Whorlpaw, I want you to try and track it down, and then catch it. Keep in mind everything we just went over, and remember your stalking position." He dropped down to model the pose.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Sept 30, 2020 21:56:15 GMT -5
Cliffheart's steeled heart cracked when Hiddendream embraced him. His ears fell back and sorrow washed his face. He had to be strong for them. He couldn't break like this, but he'd also never see his beloved mate again and he was terrified at the thought of having so little time left with his kits. So little time to find a moment of happiness until his eternity of torture began. "I love you and your siblings, you know that, right?"
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Post by Moonblazer on Sept 30, 2020 21:59:14 GMT -5
“I’m going to have to go see Cloudflight soon.” Cardinalblaze reminded his sister gently. “I haven’t been able to see her since I got back. Would you be more willing to come into camp if I build you a brand new nest in the Warrior’s den when it’s done?”
Lionscorch purred deeply, moving his muzzle down so Pearlkit could bat at him. “Oh, she’s just adorable!” The tom exclaimed brightly.
“Good. Then I’ve raised her well.” Spiderfang smirked, before she lifted a paw to cuff his side. “And I trained you well enough that you should be matching up with her, lizard-brain.”
Lilypaw puffed at him again, only to focus back on her task. She trekked a few paces along the thunderpath, before she grumbled lightly. At least those loud monsters were gone. She began to purposefully stomp along the path as she circled back around.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Sept 30, 2020 21:59:31 GMT -5
Whorlpaw jumped when Stormfury spoke to her. As they walked through the territory, the burns, the ash, the lingering of smoke was getting to her. She flattened her ears and seemed to shrink at the sight of the black trees towering like grave markers and the ash in the wind that looked like ghosts. She hadn't noticed the frog scent and when Stormfury said her name, she startled and blinked back at her mentor. "Wh-what?"
Palepaw frowned lightly at Whorlpaw's reaction and almost volunteered to go after the frog instead. However, he managed to keep his mouth shut.
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Post by Jewelspirit on Sept 30, 2020 22:02:00 GMT -5
Hiddendream didnt move from his side as she pressed against him not leaving his side, "We know you do. You have shown us time and time again how much you love and care for us and for that we can never thank you enough. You know we love you too...so very much and will....will always be here for you as well. No matter what. That is a promise," she told him lifting her gaze to his but not leaving his side.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Sept 30, 2020 22:03:53 GMT -5
Ratmask snorted and backed off the wall to avoid her cuff. "There you go again with your high and mighty mentoring skills. StarClan, all you apprentices of Closesky think you're all that."
Houndthroat crouched in what shadows he could find. He was alert, paying attention to everything that Lilypaw did and where the prey might dart out. Come on. Come on. Minutes went by and still Houndthroat didn't see anything other than Lilypaw's lumbering movements. I know there's gotta be prey here! He couldn't have picked a sour spot, he knew what he was thinking when he picked this place. Just when Lilypaw was about to give up, a mouse darted out of a burned log she whacked into. Houndthroat's heart soared and he shot after it. It was a small mouse, but prey was prey, and Houndthroat killed it with one bite.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Sept 30, 2020 22:09:31 GMT -5
Cliffheart smiled softly when he looked into his daughter's eyes. Eaglesight even pressed against his other side and Cliffheart managed a purr. "After all StarClan has taken from me. I am still blessed to have my kits."
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Post by Moonblazer on Sept 30, 2020 22:10:34 GMT -5
“It’s our privilege, since Starclan likes to pick us off one by one.” Spiderfang retorted, thinking of Scorchfire with a twinge of regret. Nobody could fight fire, not even the strongest Warrior. She tossed her eyes and mewed. “We may fight well, but training under Closesky was not easy either. I respect my mentor, but he could drive you into the ground and expect you to get back up in less than a heartbeat. Maybe I was too soft with you.” She hummed, looking thoughtful.
“Youch.” Lilypaw hissed lightly as her paw hit the log, only to gasp as the mouse darted out. She smiled when she heard Houndthroat cut the mouse off with a squeak. There was another piece of prey down!
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Post by Jewelspirit on Sept 30, 2020 22:15:04 GMT -5
"I...I dont want to be alone...," Raccoonmask shuddered speaking finally as her voice cracked under the strain of the pain she was in. Her heart was going to shatter as soon as she got into camp. She didnt...no she couldnt loose him either. She didnt want to be alone!
"She really is beautiful," Songbreeze purred watching their adopted daughter bat at Lionscorch's muzzle. There was a small smile on her face her head tilting just watching with pure love in her eyes.
Pearlkit squeaked again as she touched her fathers nose letting out little noises of pure delight.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Sept 30, 2020 22:15:12 GMT -5
"If you were as hard on me as Closesky was on you, I'd have broken all my bones." Ratmask frowned at her. "Some of us are more fragile than others, you know."
"Perfect! I knew there was prey around here!" Houndthroat hissed victoriously after killing the mouse. However, he blinked when his mind registered the fact that Lilypaw cried out. "Are you alright?"
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Post by Jewelspirit on Sept 30, 2020 22:16:54 GMT -5
"We arent going anywhere. We love you...I love you dad," Hiddendream nuzzled against him purring softly keeping close to him. She would always love her father, he had done so much for them and loved them so dearly and deeply.
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Post by Moonblazer on Sept 30, 2020 22:23:24 GMT -5
“You won’t be.” Cardinalblaze promised. “What if I fetched Goldberry, when I need to return to my duties and see my mate? I promise you, he’ll want to see you comforted.” He offered, not wanting to leave her in this state but not wanting to miss any of his duties either.
“She’s as playful as you were.” Lionscorch teased Songbreeze, looking at Pearlkit with a goofy face to try and get her to react.
“Nah. I’ll give you a pass. Burningpaw and Raccoonpaw got my hardest training, but you did not slack either. At the very least, you deserved a break for surviving to Warriorhood.” Spiderfang shook her head. “I hope they aren’t cross about that up there.”
“Huh?” Lilypaw looked surprised that Houndthroat seemed so concerned. Her fur went warm as she realized he was checking on her. She righted her paw, trying to brush off the fading sting of the bump. “Oh. Uh, yes. Just a bump. I’m fine though.”
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Sept 30, 2020 22:24:02 GMT -5
Cliffheart purred softly. All he ever wanted anymore was to be a good father to his kits. He'd do anything for them and he hoped that they wouldn't end up like him. Everything he had ever gone though melted away for just a few moments when Hiddendream told him they loved him. Perhaps, he wasn't such a failure after all? Cliffheart licked his daughter's ear and gently smiled. "Have you told your sister and Smokestorm yet?"
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Post by Jewelspirit on Sept 30, 2020 22:30:30 GMT -5
Blazer:
"Isnt...isnt he busy with Swirlheart?" Raccoonmask shuddered shaking her head. He had his own rightful family to attend too, not some kits who shouldn't have been born. Pressing harder against her brother she wanted to break her chest hurt so badly.
"Im still playful," Songbreeze pouted at her mate sticking her tongue out at him before rolling her eyes.
Pearlkit let out a squeak her eyes went wide seeing his face change not understanding before hiding her face against her mothers pelt. ~
Moon:
Hiddendream shook her head, "No I didnt think it was right to tell Songbreeze, not after her just loosing Shinekit and Hopekit," she frowned looking at him not wanting to ruin the moment as she pressed close.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Sept 30, 2020 22:34:17 GMT -5
"Considering I nearly died of an illness. I almost hope they're cross that a cat like me made it and they didn't," Ratmask snorted rudely.
"Good." Houndthroat nudged the mouse toward her. "Cause I'd hate to carry this, the lizard, and you back to camp. I don't think we should push our luck out here anymore than we already have. You take this back to camp and I'll go get that lizard."
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Sept 30, 2020 22:35:07 GMT -5
Cliffheart nodded. "That might be best. You won't start to show for a while anyway. Might as well give your sister time."
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Post by Jewelspirit on Sept 30, 2020 22:38:38 GMT -5
"That is what I was thinking but I at least wanted to share the news or well Eaglesight thought it would be a good idea to share the news to you," Hiddendream semi smiled looking at him softly.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Sept 30, 2020 22:40:16 GMT -5
"I'm glad you did," Cliffheart chuckled lightly, looking from his daughter to Eaglesight and back again. "After such destruction, I'm glad StarClan is still with us." His gaze gently fell to Hiddendream's stomach. "Your kits are a sign of that."
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Post by VIXENCLAW on Sept 30, 2020 22:44:24 GMT -5
“Oh, Littlemoon!” Sootwhisker stopped. He was surprised to see her back on her feet so quickly. “Uh... are you okay enough to be working now? Did Snowdance or Opalmist give you the all clear?” Hey eyed her worriedly.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Sept 30, 2020 22:49:05 GMT -5
Littlemoon sheepishly shrugged. "Oh...not really, but I hated sitting around camp all the time. I asked to at least guard the camp so I felt like I was helping. Cloudscar allowed it, at least."
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Post by VIXENCLAW on Sept 30, 2020 23:02:06 GMT -5
“Well... be careful, I-... well, I don’t think you want your injuries to become permanent just because you couldn’t rest. You should see one of the medicine cats soon.” He cleared his throat, suddenly remembering Rowanpaw was still with them. “You can go on ahead and get something to eat Rowanpaw.” He said with a flick of his tail.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Sept 30, 2020 23:04:56 GMT -5
Littlemoon felt her ears grow hot at Sootfeather's concern. She waited for Rowanpaw to nod to his mentor and slip back into the camp before replying. "I appreciate your concerns, Sootfeather, its kind of you to worry. I am being careful, though." She looked down at her paws. "It's awkward sitting here with my weight off my paws, but I'm able to do it." She smiled softly back at him. "I'll go see Snowdance after I'm relieved, I promise."
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Post by VIXENCLAW on Sept 30, 2020 23:11:53 GMT -5
Sootwhisker sat down, wrinkling his nose at the ash that fluttered up and settled on his fur. “Ugh, I’ll never get this off. Anyways, you don’t mind if I join you? It might be better if we have two cats here anyways.”
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Sept 30, 2020 23:15:08 GMT -5
Littlemoon let out a purr. "I could use the company, it's been a little lonely, and with everyone coming and going in their business, no one has time to talk."
(I gtg, I'll be on tomorrow!)
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Post by VIXENCLAW on Oct 1, 2020 0:03:47 GMT -5
Sootwhisker nodded. “Everyone has been so busy since we got back. I don’t think it’s going to be very long till the camp is rebuilt.” He sighed. “Though I am really worried about the prey, I tried to keep my eyes out when I showed Rowanpaw around but I didn’t so much as even scent a single lizard. And of course, it’s going to take us a very long time for us to recover from the loss of so many cats...”
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