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Post by Willow on Apr 1, 2021 12:10:08 GMT -5
Mouseclaw let out a growl, "They're going to have a problem if they go any further. They can play around in the carrion as much as they want, but if they start coming into our territory, there's going to be a war waiting for them." Turning around he scented the air, letting out a sigh as the stench of twolegs and carrion was too overpowering to pick up any prey. "Let's head towards the burnt sycamore and see if we can find anything there."
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 1, 2021 12:32:18 GMT -5
Mouseclaw let out a growl, "They're going to have a problem if they go any further. They can play around in the carrion as much as they want, but if they start coming into our territory, there's going to be a war waiting for them." Turning around he scented the air, letting out a sigh as the stench of twolegs and carrion was too overpowering to pick up any prey. "Let's head towards the burnt sycamore and see if we can find anything there." “Mm. That sounds good.” Spiderfang nodded her approval at the thought of hunting near the Burnt Sycamore. She thought of her kits then, rumbling out. “They should be out touring the territory. I’m content with the choices of mentors, but I only hope that Cedarstar won’t have too much trouble trying to train Rustlepaw...”
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Post by Jewelspirit on Apr 1, 2021 12:33:21 GMT -5
(Yo ) Songbreeze lifted her head smiling softly, "Im....im alright. You?" she asked him softly. The small queen purred as she nuzzled him licking his muzzle lovely. She looked back towards Pearlkit, "She is growing so much," she whispered. ~ Raccoonnmask padded out of the warriors den surely she should have felt well rested but truth she did not. Bags and dark circles could be seen under her eyes. She had been unable to rest properly since the fire and the loss of there family members. Her heart ached and being in the warriors den....even being in camp triggered the once strong she-cat. She could still see the flames when she closed her eyes. She should have done more, should have helped more, and maybe her mother and sister would still be with them today. ~ Swirlheart purred lowly as she began to groom his pelt, "He will learn. Yes Ashrock has a past but who doesnt? Everyone has things in there past they arent proud of but they move forward. Look at some of your fellow clan mates," she told him softly. Her eyes glittered as she looked at him, "Coalpaw is still young and he has time to learn. Besides Honeypaw and Crystalpaw can help teach him. We can as well. He isnt alone in his training," she told him with a warm look on her face.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 1, 2021 13:12:05 GMT -5
“I’m alright. I did a border patrol earlier...but these days I’d rather just be with you.” Lionscorch admitted, not wanting his mate to ever feel lonely after what had happened. He looked proudly at Pearlkit. “She has a wonderful influence from you. You care so much for her, she’ll be the strongest kit in the clan.” He purred.
Cardinalblaze’s ears fell as he saw his sister pad out from the Warrior’s den. All her energy and bravery was gone. What remained was a saddened shell of his sister. He knew she regretted not being closer to Quailfrost. In a way, he did as well. He blinked gratefully as Brittlefoot came to take his spot, and he made his way towards her.
“I know...” Goldberry sighed softly, looking at his mate with a deep look of love. “You are the best of us all, Swirlheart. I trust your judgement...And I know that you trained Lionscorch, so I don’t doubt you’ll not let any of our kits slip too far behind. I’m happy to see Honeypaw and Oakstalk seeming closer. Crystalpaw seems to enjoy Kestrelgaze’s teachings too.”
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Post by Willow on Apr 1, 2021 13:19:27 GMT -5
Mouseclaw purred at the thought of their kits getting their first real view of their home. "I think Cedarstar could use a challenge after resting so much. I have faith in him, and Rustlepaw is eager to learn. I do not think she will get frustrated and want to quit so easily."
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 1, 2021 13:30:17 GMT -5
Mouseclaw purred at the thought of their kits getting their first real view of their home. "I think Cedarstar could use a challenge after resting so much. I have faith in him, and Rustlepaw is eager to learn. I do not think she will get frustrated and want to quit so easily." “Rustlepaw is anything but a quitter, that is assured.” Spiderfang nodded, pride tinging in her voice. “If Cedarstar can mentor a blind apprentice to full Warriorhood, then I will certainly have much to regard him for. A part of me is glad he chose to do this. My own personal way to test to see if he can overcome any challenge put his way. Shadowclan needs strong and assured leadership after all.”
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Post by Firebelly on Apr 1, 2021 14:48:25 GMT -5
((Hey Blazer! Wanna RP?) Hollyvine trotted through the camp and shook out her black fur. It was weird not needing a mentor to leave the camp, but Hollyvine was generally enjoying the new freedom that came with it. She sat down in a sun spot to groom. Oakfall yawned as he stepped out of the warriors den and stretched a big stretch. He wasn't sleeping well lately. He was so accustomed to the apprentices den that the crowded warrior's den was a big change. He was glad that at least his littermates had moved with him so he wasn't the only odd cat out. Lilywhisper padded quietly out of the Warrior’s den, glancing towards Oakfall. “You didn’t seem to sleep well last night. Are you doing alright? I’m guessing the vigil tired you out, huh?” She asked. “Hollyvine seems pretty content, but you’ve been off lately. If this is still about the last gathering, you aren’t to blame for defending our clan.” Oakfall gave a sheepish grin. "I'm surprised Cedarstar still gave me my name to be honest." he confided in his sister, "but I think I'm just not used to the new den is all. It's weird suddenly being the youngest in the den again."
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Post by Firebelly on Apr 1, 2021 15:05:33 GMT -5
Stormfury shrugged. "In leaf-bare we mostly huddle together for warmth, or if it's too bad we'll go into a den of sorts." He didn't want to reference the tunnels that spanned under the WindClan territory. "And sleeping in dens all the time isn't too bad." he said after a moment. "Though it's much worse when you're here instead of with me." Cherryvine nodded, "It's lonely in here too, but now I have the kits at least. I'm sorry you have to be alone, if it was up to me I'd have you moved in here with me in a heartbeat." she teased, nuzzling against him. Stormfury nodded. "I'd do it too." He hummed. "You really have changed my life for the better, you know that?"
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 1, 2021 15:08:21 GMT -5
Lilywhisper padded quietly out of the Warrior’s den, glancing towards Oakfall. “You didn’t seem to sleep well last night. Are you doing alright? I’m guessing the vigil tired you out, huh?” She asked. “Hollyvine seems pretty content, but you’ve been off lately. If this is still about the last gathering, you aren’t to blame for defending our clan.” Oakfall gave a sheepish grin. "I'm surprised Cedarstar still gave me my name to be honest." he confided in his sister, "but I think I'm just not used to the new den is all. It's weird suddenly being the youngest in the den again." "Surprised? Oakfall, your hunting was fantastic. It's thanks to you that we succeeded and impressed the clan enough to get our names in the first place...but I can understand the whole den thing. It is weird to be near the den walls again, but at least we've got eachother when it gets cold." Lilywhisper promised, looking at her brother kindly. "It'll only be for a few moons, right? Our cousins aren't too far behind us. Though, knowing Honeypaw, he'll find a way to negotiate a nest near the center." She snickered lightly, nudging Oakfall.
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Post by Willow on Apr 1, 2021 15:37:04 GMT -5
Mouseclaw nodded as they padded towards the burnt sycamore. "They'll make a good pair I think. Rustlepaw is his kin after all, I think he'll give her training all he has." He stopped as they approached the large tree, now blending in much more with the burnt wood surrounding it. He raised his head to scent the air, flicking his ears in delight as the scents of several pieces of prey wafted towards him.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 1, 2021 15:43:27 GMT -5
Mouseclaw nodded as they padded towards the burnt sycamore. "They'll make a good pair I think. Rustlepaw is his kin after all, I think he'll give her training all he has." He stopped as they approached the large tree, now blending in much more with the burnt wood surrounding it. He raised his head to scent the air, flicking his ears in delight as the scents of several pieces of prey wafted towards him. "Thank Starclan. Finally some fresh scents!" Spiderfang sighed in relief, feeling her tensions fade away at Mouseclaw's reassuring words. She lowered her head to scent the ground. "Definitely some frog scents. There may be some hopping around here." She reported, able to pick up the fresh and watery scent. It made her stomach growl, a sensation she had learned long ago to ignore while hunting.
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Post by Willow on Apr 1, 2021 15:43:56 GMT -5
Cherryvine leaned against him, "You've changed my life for the better too Stormfury. I didn't have many people around me before you came to Shadowclan. I know you didn't come here on the best terms, but I'm so glad that Northstar allowed you to stay."
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Post by Willow on Apr 1, 2021 15:50:35 GMT -5
Mouseclaw flicked his ears in acknowledgment, "Newleaf is arriving it seems. That's a good sign for the clan." He walked a few tail-lengths away, dropping down into a hunter's crouch and following after a lizard scent.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 1, 2021 15:55:16 GMT -5
"After the fire, any sign of life is a good sign." Spiderfang rumbled with agreement, watching Mouseclaw for a moment before she trailed after the frog scent. Her eyes narrowed as she felt around the soft earth, knowing that the frogs would probably be hiding in the small patches of marsh and mud that edged the clearing. Her eyes narrowed as she heard a small patter of movement. She spotted the frog, hopping between some stones. She crouched low, moving to stalk it.
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Post by Willow on Apr 1, 2021 16:06:42 GMT -5
Mouseclaw held in a purr as he spotted a lizard scurrying through the swampy undergrowth, more exposed than ever due to the burnt plants. Once he was close enough he broke into a run, pumping his legs are hard as they could go before leaping and landing square on the lizard's spine. Scooping it up in his mouth he trotted back over to where he had left Spiderfang, waiting to see if she would return with her own prey.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 1, 2021 16:09:56 GMT -5
Spiderfang had finally squared up her strike, her eyes sharpening as she lunged for the frog. It tried to leap away, only for the precise she-cat to scoop it with her claws. She dragged the frog back to the ground and bit it quickly, holding up her catch with a quick exhale of breath. She'd need to warm up her pouncing and hunting crouches again too if they made her this tired already. She glanced back at Mouseclaw, eyes flickering with approval at his catch.
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Post by Willow on Apr 1, 2021 16:16:40 GMT -5
Mouseclaw dropped his catch as Spiderfang approached, digging a shallow hole in the ground to store their prey in. "This is the first not skin and bones catch I've made in a while." he mewed, pleased with both their catches.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 1, 2021 16:21:58 GMT -5
"This is the first catch I've made in moons. Unless you consider catching pinecones when the kits roll them into your nest when you're trying to nap." Spiderfang scoffed, seeming impatient but inwardly feeling a twinge of humor each time one of the kits scrambled away from her nest in an attempt not to bother her. She would always pass the pinecone back though. She shook her head once. "It's a good start. At least we'll know the other Queens won't be going too hungry."
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Post by Willow on Apr 1, 2021 16:42:49 GMT -5
Mouseclaw scrapped dirt over the top of their catches, "Yes, Leaffrost has been looking a little skinny lately, it will be nice to bring her something good." he mewed, voice flickering with concern for their older daughter. "I suppose the whole clan could use a good meal though."
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 1, 2021 16:44:01 GMT -5
Duskpaw giggled, "Alright, just a secret between the three of us then. But don't think we won't tease you about it later." she mewed, lightly cuffing around his ear. "Now let's get going! Mother's waiting for us." Bumbleskip panted hard as he raced back to camp, entering he looked around frantically for somewhere to hide, only to be met face first with a furious looking Hazelblaze. Hazelblaze was seething as she stomped over to her father. "Cherryvine had her kits and you weren't even here!" Bumbleskip blinked, looking over towards the nursery dazed. "Oh." "As long as no one else knows about it," Palepaw muttered mostly to himself, but he picked up his pace to follow Duskpaw and Whorlpaw back to camp. Closesky slipped into camp behind Bumbleskip and quickly noticed the tension between him and Hazelblaze. "Thanks for the run, Bumbleskip." He let out a heavy breath. "I guess you're right, I'm not as young as I once was since you beat me to camp." He shook his out his pelt as if irritated at that fact, but then he blinked at Hazelblaze. "Oh, hey Hazelblaze. Something wrong?"
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 1, 2021 16:45:11 GMT -5
Ashrock looked like he was going to argue with her and just stay there in his self-pity, but he sighed. "Fine." He got up and padded over to her. "Where are we going?" “Do you want to head towards the carrion place?” Stonesong asked him. “We can check out how much is left after the fire.” She looked at him, happy he agreed to come with. "Anywhere is better than here." Ashrock flicked his tail as he glanced around the medicine den once more. "Lead the way."
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Post by Willow on Apr 1, 2021 16:49:28 GMT -5
Duskpaw scampered towards camp, feeling light with the knowledge that she was finally going to get some family time. "I hope there's something good still on the fresh-kill pile when we get back."
Hazelblaze turned to Closesky, the she-cat still obviously very upset. "Of course you finally get Bumbleskip out of camp right when he daughter starts kitting!" she yowled at the elder, tail lashing. "Nice work Closesky." She snipped before stomping away.
Bumbleskip stood, frozen in place as he watched Hazelblaze yell at Closesky, the tom still processing the fact that Cherryvine had her kits.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 1, 2021 16:50:59 GMT -5
Mouseclaw scrapped dirt over the top of their catches, "Yes, Leaffrost has been looking a little skinny lately, it will be nice to bring her something good." he mewed, voice flickering with concern for their older daughter. "I suppose the whole clan could use a good meal though." Leaffrost will take that prey and give it to someone else if she could.” Spiderfang snorted, knowing how selfless Leaffrost could be for the other queens, and especially for her mate. She continued. “Though, we’ll just have to be more stubborn than she is, won’t we? Her kits are so big now...makes me feel like an elder.” She huffed.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 1, 2021 16:59:49 GMT -5
(Blazer, did I miss your post about Rustle and Cedar?)
"Oh, me too!" Whorlpaw grinned back at her sister. "Maybe Tumblefoot caught another vulture? We could share that!"
Closesky didn't appear bothered at all by the fact that he got yelled at. He looked at Bumbleskip. "Seems like you need to be in the nursery right about now. Kits are important. I'd do anything for mine and I know you would do anything for yours. Time to get your act together, Bumbleskip, and be who they need you to be." He lightly smirked and shrugged. "Or, I'll just drag your tail in there."
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Post by Willow on Apr 1, 2021 17:05:47 GMT -5
Mouseclaw chuckled, "Looking at Longkit and Lightkit do make me feel old. Think about how Falcontalon must feel, his kit's kit's have kits!" The tom sighed, a hint of guilt going through him as he thought of Onyxtip, Heartkit and Shinekit. "What I would do to let Onyxtip live another life, Heartkit and Shinekit to be born as they should have been. We've lost so much kin Spiderfang." he murmured, words heavy. "I knew the day our kits were born that there was a possibility that they would go to Starclan before us, but I never thought it would actually happen."
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Post by Willow on Apr 1, 2021 17:09:48 GMT -5
Duskpaw's eyes flickered with hope, "Maybe! But I'm not sure Tumblefoot was sent to go hunting today." she thought out loud. "Oh well, I'm sure that we can find something. What are you hoping for Palepaw?" she asked, turning to look at their brother.
Bumbleskip nodded to Closesky before starting to pad towards the nursery, he glanced back at Closesky nervously halfway to the den, almost feeling like turning tail and running back to his hiding spot. Taking a big breath he closed the gap between himself and the opening of the nursery. He peaked his head inside slowly, "Cherryvine? Stormfury?"
Cherryvine looked up in surprise at her father's voice, "Bumbleskip?" she answered cautiously. "Have you come to see the kits?"
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 1, 2021 17:10:10 GMT -5
“I guess so...no matter what, I’ll have your back.” Snakesong mewed, hoping that her confidence reached her voice as she looked at her mate. “Promise me that you’ll be here no matter what? I...I couldn’t do this without you...” Rustlepaw got back to scenting and exploring, finding wonder from the smallest stone to the bark of each tree. Some had that fresh scent, and others were completely sour with ash...dead, in a desolate way that hurt her heart. She shook her head, scolding herself. Now was not a time to be mourning some trees. Instead, she found herself exploring something that felt like the other trees, but the scent was...almost faded. The bark beneath her paws felt smoother, though that was interrupted by divots in the wood. Like...claw marks. She tilted her head as she unknowingly pawed at the Burnt Sycamore. “This feels strange. I think...uhm, I think cats sharpened their claws on this one.” "I'll always be by your side, Snakesong. You can count on that." Smokestorm purred. "A tom named Nightshade used to claw the Burnt Sycamore every time he won a spar or battle." Cedarstar repeated his father's words. Nightshade had been an apprentice Closesky was proud of. "Other apprentices sharpen their claws on it for luck. Yet, no matter how battered, clawed, or scorched the Burnt Sycamore gets, it remains standing. It may be only a stump of the great tree it once was, but it refuses to yield even then." “You’re too good to me.” Snakesong murmured sweetly, nuzzling his cheek once more before she blinked and mewed. “Cherryvine’s had her kits, and...you said that your sister is expecting. I haven’t told anyone, like you asked but...do you suppose she’ll have hers soon?” “Nightshade...Mother and father have said his name before, but they didn’t seem to want to talk about him too long. I could tell it made mother a bit upset. He sounds like a dedicated cat though, to do something like that for luck!” Rustlepaw admitted. She ran her paw along the stump again for a moment before she attempted to climb it, her paws scrabbling a bit before she fell back. “Oof. I need to time that better.” She apologized.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 1, 2021 17:12:32 GMT -5
"I was always partial to lizards and frogs." Palepaw shrugged. "But as long as there's something we all can share, I don't mind."
"It's nice to have the family together," Whorlpaw purred.
Closesky watched Bumbleskip until the younger tom slipped into the nursery. He let out a sigh and looked around for his own kits. Ashrock was leaving camp with Stonesong--good for him. Cedarstar must still be training Rustlepaw and Kinkfire was grooming her pelt by the warriors den. With a soft smile, Closesky padded over to his daughter to chat.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 1, 2021 17:15:30 GMT -5
Smokestorm shrugged. "I can't say. I'm not a medicine cat, but to me, it doesn't look like she's starting to show or anything. I know Eaglesight is going to help her raise the kits since Viperpool...well, I can't say I envy her for having to raise them alone."
Cedarstar stood up when Rustlepaw attempted to climb the Burnt Sycamore. When she fell, he quickly padded over, but tried not to seem like he was mothering her. "We're not on to climbing yet," there was gentle scolding in his tone. "Focus on knowing what's on the ground before you attempt any climbing."
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Post by Firebelly on Apr 1, 2021 17:15:37 GMT -5
Oakfall let out an amused laugh. "Knowing Honeypaw he'll have a better nest than Cloudscar the night after the vigil." He said. "I swear to StarClan if. Cedarstar doesn't name him Honeytongue it's a wasted opportunity."
Stormfury nodded. "I owe Northstar more than I ever gave her credit for....I don't know where I would have gone if she had rejected me. I would have learned to swim and joined RiverClan." He let out a soft fake wail as if the very thought of learning to swim was enough to drive him over the edge, and he flopped his head dramatically against Cherryvine's shoulder. "That would have been awful!"
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