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Post by Firebelly on Mar 27, 2021 20:42:39 GMT -5
Stormfury's ears pricked as he heard his mate yowl from the nursery. The piece of meat he had just torn from the frog fell to the ground as he jumped to his paws and raced towards the cry. "Cherryvine! Are you alright?" He asked, bursting into the nursery.
Cloudscar resisted the temptation to follow his son into the nursery. It sounded like Cherryvine had begun to kit, and as much as he wanted to meet his grandkits Cloudscar figured he would be more of a hinderance than a help.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Mar 27, 2021 20:46:07 GMT -5
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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 27, 2021 20:48:20 GMT -5
Cherry: Is it my time to shine? ) Duskpaw flicked her tail, "I hope he knows how to train her properly, she's a tough cat, but Shadowclan doesn't have any blind warriors for her to learn from." Bumbleskip let out a bitter laugh, "Like I'd be any better use there. I let my own father die, I know a few herbs, but I have whatever the opposite of the gift of healing is." Mouseclaw gathered all his energy before attempting to fling her off, pushing all of his weight up and to the side. The tom was heaving just as much as Spiderfang, obviously winded from fighting so hard. Cherryvine yawned as she woke up from a nap, blinking her eyes open slowly the queen wondered what time of day it was. Spiderfang leaped from his shoulders, giving a noise of effort as her balance was thrown off by his strength. She landed on her paws, though she stumbled a bit, hissing out lightly. "Yeah. Really off my best here...Look at us heaving like elders." She rumbled, sighing out and standing straight again, signaling a break in their training.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Mar 27, 2021 20:50:26 GMT -5
(Hey Fire!) "Hey, the world gets scary sometimes." Smokestorm leaned against her and tilted his ears back. "I mean...We've gone through so much and sometimes I can't help but feel that things would've been better if Northstar were still leader. The other Clans respected her. She knew what she was doing..." Smokestorm glanced toward the leader's den, not wanting to admit what he was hinting at. He spotted Ashrock sweeping old herbs out of the medicine den with tail. Maybe Ashrock was right?Cedarstar nodded and soft fondness crossed his face at the thought of his former mentor. "Cliffheart was born in SkyClan and was on the front lines in the battle against the Dark Forest and AdderClan. Spiritstar is actually his sister." He grew quiet at the mention of Cliffheart's hardships. Rustlepaw didn't know the half of it. Cliffheart died and was sent to the Dark Forest for his crimes and it was Northstar that brought him back. She cared so much for all of her clanmates... Cedarstar thought quietly. Would have the courage to give up one of my lives for a cat not even born in ShadowClan? "Cliffheart is stronger than half the forest combined," He said softly. Whorlpaw nodded in eager agreement. "Can you imagine? I wonder what it's like for Rustlepaw to have father as her mentor!" "Perhaps I needed it to prove your point." Closesky snorted and lashed his tail. "You just got your tail kicked by an elder, Bumbleskip. Perhaps we should just throw you back in the medicine den? ShadowClan could use four medicine cats!" "Northstar was...she was unwavering. Untouchable." Snakesong murmured, a sudden sadness in her voice as she mourned her late leader. "I wanted to be half as confident and brave as she was. I...it must be hard, to lead after a cat like her, with a legacy like that. Could...could any of us truly fit in her pawsteps?" She wondered, following her mate's gaze before she blinked with realization at what he was implying. "...It sounds like he means alot to you. You talk about him like mother and father talk about your father." Rustlepaw listened intently, able to pick out the raw devotion and care in her mentor's voice. "I couldn't imagine being in a different clan than Spottedpaw and Turkeypaw. It must be really difficult for Cliffheart then..." Rustlepaw trailed off, thoughtfulness filling her voice. "Cliffheart is very noble, I think, for choosing to stay with us even when his kin is in another clan. I can see why you say he is strong...er, well, not see! I can't do that." She humored. "I suppose not." Smokestorm fumbled a frown. "I...I just miss her..." "Cliffheart was my mentor." Cedarstar nodded to confirm Rustlepaw's suspicion. "He taught me how to be a great warrior like him and my father. I know he missed his siblings, but he loved ShadowClan more. Loved Owlshadow more..." Cedarstar flicked his ear at the thought of Cliffheart's grief. He wasn't able to say goodbye to Owlshadow before she died and everyone knew Cliffheart wouldn't get the chance to see her again. "ShadowClan is full of great warriors." Cedarstar cleared his throat. They were getting off topic. "And I know you'll be one of them Rustlepaw. We're nearing the clearing of the Burnt Sycamore."
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Post by Willow on Mar 27, 2021 20:51:42 GMT -5
oh my god is Ashrock prepared for this XD )
Cherryvine tried to relax as Stormfury came into view, "I think the kits are coming." she gritted out, another ripple of pain passing through her. "Can you get Snowdance?"
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Mar 27, 2021 20:52:22 GMT -5
Cherry: Is it my time to shine? ) Duskpaw flicked her tail, "I hope he knows how to train her properly, she's a tough cat, but Shadowclan doesn't have any blind warriors for her to learn from." Bumbleskip let out a bitter laugh, "Like I'd be any better use there. I let my own father die, I know a few herbs, but I have whatever the opposite of the gift of healing is." Mouseclaw gathered all his energy before attempting to fling her off, pushing all of his weight up and to the side. The tom was heaving just as much as Spiderfang, obviously winded from fighting so hard. Cherryvine yawned as she woke up from a nap, blinking her eyes open slowly the queen wondered what time of day it was. "If anyone can, father can!" Whorlpaw stated proudly. "He's the best! Plus, you know how much he loved training us when we were kits! He's a great mentor!" "So, you're a pretty pathetic warrior and a pretty pathetic medicine cat." Closesky snorted. "Why are you in ShadowClan?"
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Mar 27, 2021 20:54:15 GMT -5
oh my god is Ashrock prepared for this XD ) Cherryvine tried to relax as Stormfury came into view, "I think the kits are coming." she gritted out, another ripple of pain passing through her. "Can you get Snowdance?" (I'd imagine he heard stories from the medicine den and when he had to deliver herbs to the queens. He may not act like it, but he DOES pay attention when Snowdance and Opalmist talk medicine. Even he can't deny it's a useful skill as much as he'll deny having the skill BUT one of the other queens can always do it. I just think it would be funny if Ashrock helped deliver Stormfury's kits since he was the one who was against Stormfury joining the Clan the most.)
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Post by Firebelly on Mar 27, 2021 21:00:03 GMT -5
(kit forms are up)
Stormfury nodded and raced out of the nursery before his paws were locked in place and his heart convinced him to stay. Racing across camp he throw himself into the medicine cat's den. "Snowdance!" he yowled. "Where are you??"
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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 27, 2021 21:04:45 GMT -5
"Northstar was...she was unwavering. Untouchable." Snakesong murmured, a sudden sadness in her voice as she mourned her late leader. "I wanted to be half as confident and brave as she was. I...it must be hard, to lead after a cat like her, with a legacy like that. Could...could any of us truly fit in her pawsteps?" She wondered, following her mate's gaze before she blinked with realization at what he was implying. "...It sounds like he means alot to you. You talk about him like mother and father talk about your father." Rustlepaw listened intently, able to pick out the raw devotion and care in her mentor's voice. "I couldn't imagine being in a different clan than Spottedpaw and Turkeypaw. It must be really difficult for Cliffheart then..." Rustlepaw trailed off, thoughtfulness filling her voice. "Cliffheart is very noble, I think, for choosing to stay with us even when his kin is in another clan. I can see why you say he is strong...er, well, not see! I can't do that." She humored. "I suppose not." Smokestorm fumbled a frown. "I...I just miss her..." "Cliffheart was my mentor." Cedarstar nodded to confirm Rustlepaw's suspicion. "He taught me how to be a great warrior like him and my father. I know he missed his siblings, but he loved ShadowClan more. Loved Owlshadow more..." Cedarstar flicked his ear at the thought of Cliffheart's grief. He wasn't able to say goodbye to Owlshadow before she died and everyone knew Cliffheart wouldn't get the chance to see her again. "ShadowClan is full of great warriors." Cedarstar cleared his throat. They were getting off topic. "And I know you'll be one of them Rustlepaw. We're nearing the clearing of the Burnt Sycamore." "I miss her too." Snakesong murmured. "Shadowclan felt complete with her. It's hard to feel that way when she's gone..." She trailed off, guilty that she felt this way. "He trained a leader." Rustlepaw mewed simply, unable to see her mentor but able to feel his presence and hear the honesty in his voice. She hesitated for a moment, wanting to make sure Cedarstar's faith in her would not be wasted. "...I know there's no other cat in Shadowclan like me. But, I want to try my best to be as good as everyone else. I'll work real hard, I promise." She swore, before she perked excitedly hearing that the Burnt Sycamore was close. "I can't smell anything different! Maybe I could feel it though?" She offered, swiveling her head carefully.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Mar 27, 2021 21:08:47 GMT -5
Ashrock growled in annoyance when Stormfury scattered the pile he was sweeping back all over the den. "She's not here! Can't you see that?!"
Smokestorm nodded in agreement. "Do you think ShadowClan will ever feel like that again? I mean...with..." he idly motioned toward the leader's den.
"ShadowClan had blind warriors before." Cedarstar moved to the side of the clearing and turned around to watch her. There was no reason ShadowClan couldn't have blind warriors again. He didn't address her first four words...since he didn't actually believe them. "Feel the air. How it opens up to the clearing, there are not as many trees here and the breeze isn't as contained."
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Mar 27, 2021 21:09:26 GMT -5
(I saw the kit forms. I can't add them now, but I will later. I mean...I suppose I have to since the two of you are deputy and former deputy )
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Post by Firebelly on Mar 27, 2021 21:10:44 GMT -5
Stormfury blinked and wheeled around towards Ashrock. For a moment he considered walking back to the nursery and telling Cherryvine they were straight out of luck, but he pushed it aside. "Cherryvine's kits...they're coming. Can you help her?" He hoped this wouldn't be an insult to the tom's pride, and he hoped even more that he would accept.
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Post by Willow on Mar 27, 2021 21:12:39 GMT -5
Cherryvine let out another hiss as another pain wracked through her body. She growled lightly, hoping that a medicine cat would appear in front of her very soon to ease her worries.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Mar 27, 2021 21:16:54 GMT -5
A frown slapped itself on Ashrock's face. "What?" He couldn't be serious! Cherryvine chose now to have her kits?! NOW?! While both Snowdance and Opalmist were out of camp?! "Despite what everyone thinks, I am NOT a Fox-dunged medicine cat! And why would I help you when you're the reason I'm in this fox-dunged--" Ashrock hissed and lashed his tail, disturbing more of the pile he had swept up. Of course it had to be Stormfury's fox-dunged kits and he just had to have been listening in when the fox-dunged queens were talking about their fox-dunged kittings! "Fox-dung! Grab that!" He pointed to a herb sticking out of one of the cracks in the wall. "Where are they?!"
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Post by Firebelly on Mar 27, 2021 21:30:31 GMT -5
Stormfury lashed his tail, “The nursery? Where else would they be!?” He stooped down to grab the herb and bolted past Ashrock back towards his mate. He would thank Ashrock later.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Mar 27, 2021 21:35:47 GMT -5
"Oh, I don't know, maybe she went on a walk?!" Ashrock snapped back, but he picked up his pace. When he entered the nursery, his ears were back and his tail was low. He clearly did not look like he wanted to be doing this. "Cherryvine, Snowdance and Opalmist are out of camp, so you're stuck with me and you're going to have to deal with it." Alright, what was first? Ashrock moved around the queen to give her a good look over. "how bad is the pain?"
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Post by Willow on Mar 27, 2021 21:38:23 GMT -5
Cherryvine flattened her ears and narrowed her eyes at Ashrock, "Do you even know what you're doing? I think I'd rather have my deranged father deliver them." she hissed, trying to look behind Ashrock to see if this was some kind of joke. "The pain is pretty unbearable, so if you actually do know what to do, please get on with it."
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Post by Firebelly on Mar 27, 2021 21:41:20 GMT -5
Stormfury paced outside of the nursery, clearly displeased with the situation. After a moment he began to pad into the nursery, knowing it was crowded but unwilling to leave his mate with a cat who didn’t even know what the nursery was.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Mar 27, 2021 21:42:37 GMT -5
"As a matter-of-fact, no! I don't know what I'm doing, but I've been around Snowdance and Opalmist long enough that I think I'm your best bet!" Ashrock lashed his tail and laid his paw on Cherryvine's side. Unbearable pain, huh? He didn't know her pain tolerance, but if it was bad then the kits could be coming sooner than he was ready for. When he pelt rippled, he almost hissed. That felt like the contractions that Snowdance once talked about. "Someone get something for her to bite down on, she's going to have to push soon!"
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Post by Willow on Mar 27, 2021 21:47:08 GMT -5
Cherryvine dug her claws into the nest, unsure if she was doing it because of the pain, or the outrageousness of the situation. "My kits better be healthy at the end of this or I might just shred your ears."
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Post by Firebelly on Mar 27, 2021 21:50:24 GMT -5
Stormfury bolted out of the nursery, grabbed the nearest stick that seemed sturdy enough to bite on without breaking, and raced back. “Here.” He said, dropping it next to Ashrock
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Mar 27, 2021 21:52:28 GMT -5
"If your kits aren't healthy, that's your own fault. I'm just helping them escape you," Ashrock hissed back. He looked at the stick that Stormfury brought. "She's the one who needs it, mouse-brain, give it to her! Cherryvine, shut up and bite that stick!" He flicked his tail restlessly when he felt her contractions quicken. "Almost..."
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Post by Willow on Mar 27, 2021 22:01:21 GMT -5
Cherryvine took the stick in her mouth, motioning for Stormfury to settle beside her. She needed his support right now, as another ripple overtook her.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Mar 27, 2021 22:05:10 GMT -5
Ashrock swallowed when a stronger ripple went through Cherryvine. Yup, that had to be it. "Push, Cherryvine!"
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Post by Willow on Mar 27, 2021 22:16:10 GMT -5
Cherryvine did what she was told and let out a sigh of relief as a dark grey she-kit was born.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Mar 27, 2021 22:20:32 GMT -5
"Ugh." Ashrock made a face at the little sack that came out of Cherryvine. He reluctantly nipped it--fully remembering that part from Snowdance's explanation. Then he passed the gross little bundle over to Stormfury. "Lick it. Warm it up!"
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Post by Willow on Mar 27, 2021 22:32:07 GMT -5
Cherryvine watched closely as Ashrock handled their kit, she took a deep breath trying not to glare at the tom. However much she disliked him, she had to admit he was doing an okay job of helping her deliver her kits. She turned to Stormfury, “Do we have a son or a daughter?” She asked, voice soft
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Mar 27, 2021 22:51:52 GMT -5
"No time! You need to push again, Cherryvine!" Ashrock grit his teeth when he felt another wave. How many kits was she going to have?!
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Post by Willow on Mar 27, 2021 22:55:32 GMT -5
Cherryvine huffed, pushing again at Ashrock’s cue. This time a creamy-white Tom was born
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Post by thistle on Mar 27, 2021 23:43:00 GMT -5
As the two siblings began chatting about their evening plans, Fuzzypaw shrugged good-naturedly and padded away, wandering to the fresh kill pile and digging through the meager heap until she found the scrawny mouse she'd caught that morning. Though she was a little disappointed that she and Duskpaw wouldn't be sharing that lizard, she didn't mind all that much because she knew how much her friend adored her parents and siblings. And besides, now she was getting excited about the two new apprentices joining them in the den, too; she wouldn't be the littlest anymore!
Padding across the camp to a patch of sunshine near the nursery, she was about to take a bite from the prey when she heard the commotion in the den beside her.
Curiosity getting the best of her, she walked to the entrance and peeking inside past the branches, trying to catch a glimpse of what was happening.
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