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Post by Icefire15 on Oct 3, 2021 14:45:03 GMT -5
Snowdance approached Hiddendream and looked her over, “I need you to lay flat for me.” She instructed, feeling the queen’s belly. She waited for a moment before motioning for Opalmist to come over, “She’s starting to kit. I need you to feel around her belly and tell her when to push, alright? Eaglesight, go find a stick for her to bite on.” She mewed.
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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 3, 2021 14:53:13 GMT -5
Opalmist placed the herbs down as she quickly padded to Snowdance’s side, following her instructions with ease. She had helped with multiple kittings, though she felt a small flicker of unease with this one. She tried to push away the feeling, focusing on the Queen once more. “Deep breaths, Hiddendream. You’re feeling contractions.”
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Oct 3, 2021 15:02:26 GMT -5
Eaglesight nodded curtly before darting out of the nursery to find an approprate stick. He about ran into Ashrock again as he did.
Ashrock gave up trying to get into the nursery after so many cats cut off his route. He flicked his ear and just headed back to the medicine with the borage leaves. Yet, he constantly glanced back over his shoulder in wondering if everything was alright. Given Eaglesight's franticness, Hiddendream must be kitting.
Hiddendream did as instructed and laid flat against her nest. StarClan above, she wished more than anything that Viperpool was here. How was she supposed to raise these kits on her own?! A small whine of pain parted her mouth when the contractions got stronger.
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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 3, 2021 15:10:16 GMT -5
Leaffrost’s ears fell as she heard Hiddendream’s cry of pain, the long furred Queen lifting to her paws as anxiousness filled her. She bounced lightly on her toes as she gave a look to Cherryvine.
Opalmist nodded once, gently urging the Queen. “Alright. On the next contraction, push. I can feel two kits.” She looked up at Snowdance, eyes flickering with concern.
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Post by Icefire15 on Oct 3, 2021 15:30:17 GMT -5
Snowdance nodded, standing ready to get the kits when they came. She noted Opalmist’s concern and flicked her ear, wanting her apprentice to stay calm. Hiddendream didn’t need to see the medicine cats upset, and they needed to do use on keeping her calm as well.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Oct 3, 2021 15:39:41 GMT -5
Two kits. Two kits! Hiddendream closed her eyes, wondering what her kits would look like. Would either of them look like Viperpool? However, she wasn't able to dwell on it long as another contraction surged through her. She let out a cry of pain as she pushed to give birth to one of her kits.
Eaglesight darted back into the medicine den with a thick stick. His ears pinned back at his sister's shout.
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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 3, 2021 15:46:05 GMT -5
Opalmist quickly watched for the first kit, sighing in relief as it seemed to slide out normally. She moved to quickly clean it, not stopping until she could hear a shrill squeal of life. The kit was a tom, spotted with black and brown with a white muzzle and belly. He looked like his father, much to Opalmists’ gentle contentment. She placed the kit quickly at Hiddendream’s side, purring. “A little tom. One more, Hiddendream.”
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Post by Willow on Oct 3, 2021 16:57:33 GMT -5
"Lightcloud told the best stories..." Leaffrost purred softly, eyes rounding with a deep love for the now deceased she-cat. "She must have listened to every single word, because she made them so magical for me. You know, I think your kits will live long and lovely lives. They'll get into trouble and put ants in eachother's nests...but they will be happy, and that is the most important thing we can do for our little ones. Make them happy." The Queen nodded once. "You are a strong Warrior. Nobody can protect them like you can." Cherryvine let the other queen's words soothe her, but her peace wasn't long lasting with Hiddendream's cries ringing out through the nursery, pulling Mistkit in close to her she frowned. "I hope she's okay, she seems to be in quite a lot of distress." Cherryvine murmured, thick concern for the other queen evident in her tone.
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Post by Willow on Oct 3, 2021 17:01:07 GMT -5
Palepaw got back into position and spread his paws further. He knew he messed up because he tripped over himself. The short, fast movements weren't something he was used too. I can do it! He was determined to be a good fighter. To protect the Clan and be strong like his father and grandfathers. Palepaw suddenly darted forward again, weaving like Duskpaw had. He managed to stay on his feet, but his movements were sloppy and by the time he reached Starrylight, he was stumbling too much to attempt the dash and feint. He didn't even bother to try and instead walked away from Starrylight with his ears back in stubbornness. "One more time." "It looks hard," Whorlpaw mewed quietly back at Duskpaw. "It's a more advanced move, right?" Starrylight held in a sigh, nodding to Palepaw. She wished he wouldn't be so hard on himself, there's no way he could get this right after two attempts, but for now she held her tongue, allowing her son to continue his trial and error. Duskpaw nodded, flicking her tail back and forth with worry, "Yes, I saw some of the older apprentices do it and I thought I could figure it out so I asked for help. I thought it would be cool to show it off to Cliffheart once I got it down! He would be so proud of me." she mewed with a tiny grin.
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Post by Icefire15 on Oct 3, 2021 17:09:43 GMT -5
Snowdance watched her apprentice work with an approving gaze. Opalmist had come a long way since Snowdance had taken her as an apprentice. The medicine cat moved over to Hiddendream, looking her over. “Tell me how you’re feeling, Hiddendream.” She mewed.
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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 3, 2021 17:13:15 GMT -5
"Lightcloud told the best stories..." Leaffrost purred softly, eyes rounding with a deep love for the now deceased she-cat. "She must have listened to every single word, because she made them so magical for me. You know, I think your kits will live long and lovely lives. They'll get into trouble and put ants in eachother's nests...but they will be happy, and that is the most important thing we can do for our little ones. Make them happy." The Queen nodded once. "You are a strong Warrior. Nobody can protect them like you can." Cherryvine let the other queen's words soothe her, but her peace wasn't long lasting with Hiddendream's cries ringing out through the nursery, pulling Mistkit in close to her she frowned. "I hope she's okay, she seems to be in quite a lot of distress." Cherryvine murmured, thick concern for the other queen evident in her tone. "She sounds like she is feeling so much pain..." Leaffrost hummed, tilting her head as she flicked her ears. "It's not fair, is it? That she has to do this without her mate to press against her sweetly." Leaffrost admitted, thinking of how much she would have withered had she lost Ratmask. She looked around for him, now wanting to just be close to him and not have to hear Hiddendream's pain.
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Post by Willow on Oct 3, 2021 17:18:03 GMT -5
Cherryvine's ears flattened at the thought of going through kitting with Stormfury by her side, "I feel sorry for her, we must support her and help her look after her kits while she recovers. I'm sure Eaglesight and Songbreeze will help as well. Stormfury watched over the kits a lot right after the kitting, I was so tired."
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Oct 3, 2021 18:04:15 GMT -5
Palepaw got back into position and spread his paws further. He knew he messed up because he tripped over himself. The short, fast movements weren't something he was used too. I can do it! He was determined to be a good fighter. To protect the Clan and be strong like his father and grandfathers. Palepaw suddenly darted forward again, weaving like Duskpaw had. He managed to stay on his feet, but his movements were sloppy and by the time he reached Starrylight, he was stumbling too much to attempt the dash and feint. He didn't even bother to try and instead walked away from Starrylight with his ears back in stubbornness. "One more time." "It looks hard," Whorlpaw mewed quietly back at Duskpaw. "It's a more advanced move, right?" Starrylight held in a sigh, nodding to Palepaw. She wished he wouldn't be so hard on himself, there's no way he could get this right after two attempts, but for now she held her tongue, allowing her son to continue his trial and error. Duskpaw nodded, flicking her tail back and forth with worry, "Yes, I saw some of the older apprentices do it and I thought I could figure it out so I asked for help. I thought it would be cool to show it off to Cliffheart once I got it down! He would be so proud of me." she mewed with a tiny grin. Palepaw got back into place and tried once more. His movements were still sloppy, but he managed to lunge for Starrylight. However, he didn't have the proper footing to try to and jump over her. Palepaw stopped mid way through the move, his ears back and his tail flicking with annoyance. "I guess I need more practice," he mewed bitterly. "I bet." Whorlpaw smiled at her sister. "You like having Cliffheart as a mentor? It must be pretty cool having father's mentor as your own mentor!"
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Oct 3, 2021 18:08:17 GMT -5
A little tom. Hiddendream huffed with warmth. A little tom, probably just like her Viperpool. She panted with the effort of just birthing the one kit and she had to do one more? "I-It hurts," she managed to tell Snowdance. She expected pain. Kitting was a painful thing--everyone knew that, but this didn't seem like the same pain that others felt. "I'm...I'm so tired."
"Hang in there, Hiddendream." Eaglesight flattened his ears with worry.
Songbreeze pulled Pearlkit closer to her stomach. Whatever was going wrong with her sister, it just didn't feel right. There was a lot more red than she was used to seeing during a kitting.
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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 3, 2021 18:12:49 GMT -5
Opalmist’s neck fur fluffed up as she heard Hiddendream’s words, her paws working frantically to try and situate the Queen’s backside properly. There was alot of blood. Too much blood. The Medicine Cat apprentice swallowed thickly, looking up at Snowdance with a grim look.
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Post by Willow on Oct 3, 2021 18:16:14 GMT -5
Starrylight moved towards Palepaw, giving him a quick lick on the top of his head as she had done many times before. "Don't give up Palepaw, it's an advanced move for a reason. You just need some time to perfect the movements of it. Perhaps you can watch Duskpaw demonstrate a couple more times?"
Duskpaw nodded eagerly, "Yeah! He knows everything! Pretty much every question I have, he has an answer to and you know I have a lot of questions." she giggled.
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Post by Icefire15 on Oct 3, 2021 18:25:35 GMT -5
Snowdance gave a light frown, not liking the amount of blood that was coming out, “Just one more Hiddendream. You can do this.” She mewed, then turned to Opalmist, “Focus on the last kit. I need to stop the bleeding.” She said, grabbing some moss to try and stop it.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Oct 3, 2021 18:41:59 GMT -5
Palepaw couldn't get himself to look at his mother. He didn't like admitting that Duskpaw was better than him at a battle move.
"I have no doubt you do!" Whorlpaw giggled. "Has he taken you out much after the fire? Stormfury hasn't had the time yet, but CHerryvine just kitted after all!"
"Blood?" Hiddendream tried looking back at Snowdance, catching what the medicine cat said. "What do you mean blood?! Is something wrong?!"
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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 3, 2021 18:48:29 GMT -5
Opalmist nodded quickly, pressing gently upon Hiddendream’s belly, able to feel the last kit. This one seemed to be large, and it filled her belly with anxiousness knowing that it may be why Hiddendream was bleeding so much. She focused on the kit, praying to Starclan to spare both Hiddendream and her kit.
The little tom wailed with confusion, searching for warmth and food and only serving to slip around aimlessly.
Lionscorch paced near the nursery, slipping towards Songbreeze as he bristled hearing Hiddendream’s words. Oh Starclan, no, that scent was far too bloody! His ears fell, realizing something had to be wrong.
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Post by Willow on Oct 3, 2021 18:51:20 GMT -5
Starrylight frowned as Palepaw didn't say anything, settling down beside him she placed her tailtip on his shoulder, "You know, not every cat is good at every move. You are much broader and bigger than your sisters. This move is much more suited to their body type. Perhaps next time you see your father you could ask him to show you a special move as well?" she asked, hiding the small smile on her face. "I'm sure he would love to help you."
Duskpaw nodded slowly, "Not as much as before the fire, but here and there. Perhaps you can come out with us next time if Stormfury's still busy with Cherryvine and their kits. Have you seen them yet? They're so cute and tiny! Fuzzypaw and I went to go visit them the other sunrise."
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Post by Willow on Oct 3, 2021 18:53:52 GMT -5
Cherryvine whimpered at Snowdance and Opalmist's words, glancing over at the tiny tom wailing. "Songbreeze, quick take the little scrap and warm him up."
Pearlkit peered over Songbreeze's tail with wide eyes, "Songbreeze, what's going on?" she asked with a frown.
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Post by Icefire15 on Oct 3, 2021 18:56:53 GMT -5
“I need you to calm down, Hiddendream. The next kit will be here soon, take a deep breath and get ready to push, alright?” Snowdance mewed, paws working furiously to stop the bleeding.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Oct 3, 2021 19:02:53 GMT -5
Palepaw looked at his mother in surprise. "Do you really think he would?"
Whorlpaw shook her head and guilt flushed her face. "I haven't seen them yet, I...I don't know how to just walk in there and say I...I'm not as close to Cherryvine like I am Stormfury."
Songbreeze blinked out of her daze at Cherryvine's words. The little scrap? Her sister's kit! "O-Oh! R-right." She gently nudged Pearlkit to Lionscorch. "Just a moment, sweetie." Songbreeze pulled her sister's kit close to warm him up.
Hiddendream was having a hard time keeping focus. Exhaustion was leaking into her from the blood loss and she felt she couldn't even move from the pain. When the contractions hit her again, she cried out in agony in attempt to push the second kit out.
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Post by Willow on Oct 3, 2021 19:11:47 GMT -5
Starrylight purred, giving Palepaw a nod. "Of course he would. I think he would be thrilled that you asked him for special training even. I know he's seems even busier now that he's training Rustlepaw, but I don't doubt for a second that he wouldn't set aside some of his time for you if you asked him."
Duskpaw tapped her sister's shoulder with her tail unphased as ever, "That's okay, you can just come with me to see them the next time then! Cherryvine doesn't mind visitors."
Pearlkit stumbled over to Lionscorch as Songbreeze received the tiny tom. Looking from the kit up to Lionscorch, she tilted her head curiously. "Did I look like that?" she mewed, the innocence in her voice a stark contrast to the emergency happening several tail-lengths away.
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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 3, 2021 19:29:41 GMT -5
After an agonizing few moments, the second kit was born in a rush of blood. Opalmist quickly moved to try and clean it, wincing at the brutal scents and nearly gasping in relief when the large she-kit finally squirmed and squeaked. She was alive! Opalmist groomed the calico she-cat, paws shaking as she mewed.
“A she-kit! Oh, Hiddendream, you’re all done now…Oh, no, stay with us! We’ll treat the bleeding. You’ll be alright.” She tried to assure, nudging the kit to the side to quickly try and help Snowdance.
Flowerkit wailed miserably as he was taken by Songbreeze, blind and deaf and utterly confused. Lionscorch looked down at the kit with wide and upset eyes, trying to offer his long tail to press warmly to the kit’s side as he looked at Songbreeze.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Oct 3, 2021 19:38:18 GMT -5
Eaglesight stepped forward to take Hiddendream's second kit. He pulled it out of the way and wrapped it with his tail to keep it warm. Yet, all he could was stare at his sister and the medicine cats. There was so much blood. This wasn't right! Eaglesight pinned his ears to his head. StarClan, don't take his sister!
"A...she-kit..." Hiddendream smiled softly, but she didn't have the strength to lift her head. The birthing process left her utterly exhausted. "She...she must be...beautiful. Oh...Viperpool..."
Cliffheart and Smokestorm padded over to the nursery, having been told by Ashrock that Hiddendream started kitting. Smokestorm looked excited for his sister, not realizing the tragedy that was actually occurring, but Cliffheart could smell the blood. "No..." Cliffheart took a few steps closer. He didn't want to go in and crowd the nursery, but he realized what was happening. He realized StarClan was taking yet another cat that he loved and he might not get the chance to say good-bye. "StarClan don't be so cruel," he whispered softly.
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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 3, 2021 19:43:33 GMT -5
In the hollow of the nest, unseen to any other, the flickering outline of a cat appeared slowly before the exhausted Queen. A sad sort of mourning flickered in his blue eyes. The cat crouched down to press himself to her side, shaking his head softly and whispering to her, only to her. "They are more beautiful than anything in this world...Shadowclan will be there for them, every step of the way. You, and I, we'll watch over them. You'll see...Give them their names, and come with me. The pain will be over." Viperpool soothed, miserable that nothing could have stopped this fate.
Opalmist shivered as a tingle went up her spine, her eyes already filling with a film of tears as she felt such an overwhelming air of sadness. "Come on..." She whispered. "Come on..."
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Post by Willow on Oct 3, 2021 19:45:24 GMT -5
Cherryvine closed her eyes, wrapping tightly around her kits. She was unable to look at the tragedy unfolding in front of her. "Please Hiddendream, stay with us." she murmured quietly into her kits fur, praying that Starclan would save her denmate.
Pearlkit huddled close to Lionscorch, utterly confused on what was happening to the queen.
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Post by Icefire15 on Oct 3, 2021 19:46:15 GMT -5
“Save your strength Hiddendream.” Snowdance mewed, motioning for Opalmist to come over, “She’s bleeding too much.” She murmured quietly, “Don’t let up on the pressure. I’ll try and get the bleeding to stop.”
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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 3, 2021 19:53:10 GMT -5
Opalmist moved quickly at her mentor's order, prayers whispered from her as she tried to apply pressure, tried to stop as much bleeding as she could. Deep down, she knew it was pointless. Hiddendream was losing too much blood too quickly. She refused to stop though, holding onto hope for a miracle.
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