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Post by Foxstar26 on May 19, 2017 15:25:26 GMT -5
"I think you should have done it right when I had the ceremony." Fernheart looked at him. "It hurt Dustfire. You're my best friend and you didnt even look my way."
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Post by Firebelly on May 19, 2017 15:26:48 GMT -5
Dustfire sighed. "I'm sorry.....I guess I just got excited...it was my first apprentice after all."
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Post by Foxstar26 on May 19, 2017 15:30:03 GMT -5
Fernheart looked at him. "I'm sure getting your first apprentice was great. That doesn't mean you can forget about everyone else." She turned away to leave him. She didn't want to fight with him.
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Post by Moonblazer on May 19, 2017 15:37:28 GMT -5
Dustfirst sighed. "I would've when I came back but you were ignoring me." Sunpaw nodded eagerly. "let's go!" he said, flicking his tail. Blacktail nodded in agreement, the older tunnler turning to lead the young apprentice out of camp. The excitement Sunpaw had definately reminded him of Beetleclaw and Rainfeather when they were apprentices. It was quite a long time ago. "We'll start in a main tunnel. Remember what I taught you, feel the tunnel with your whiskers. You won't need your eyes to navigate the tunnel." He instructed. Meadowbrook groomed her fur by herself in the den, still ruffled over the battle. How dare her clanmate interrupt her fight with Laceheart?!
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Post by Firebelly on May 19, 2017 17:43:52 GMT -5
Dustfire opened his mouth to reply, but closed it when Fernheart turned away. He stood there stunned for a minute until Fawnspots padded over. "Sooo? How'd it gooooo?" Dustfire lashed his tail and padded out of camp silently.
Sunpaw nodded and closed his eyes, entering the tunnel.
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Post by Foxstar26 on May 19, 2017 17:54:05 GMT -5
Fernheart tredded out of camp. She padded towards the riverclan border to take a walk.
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Post by Moonblazer on May 19, 2017 17:54:41 GMT -5
"Each tunnel is different, you know. Dug out by different paws at different times. There were so many tunnlers back then." Blacktail chuckled with gentle humor.
"Duskwhisper was so good at what he did that even though he had been mute, he could have easily led any tunnler through any tunnel with his tailtip alone." He reminisced. It was important Sunpaw knew about Windclan and its merits.
Rainfeather stood from her spot next to her sleeping brother. Maybe if she was lucky, Swiftstar would accompany her on a hunt.
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Post by Firebelly on May 19, 2017 23:15:21 GMT -5
((sorry sorry I went out with friends. I might be a wee bit tipsy so pardon any spelling errors))
Dustfire padded out of camp, tempted to follow her, but decided to retreat into a tunnel instead. He knew he had made a mistake, but he didn't really know how to express himself. He huffed and slid into the darkness.
((is Meadowbrook going to tell Swift about what happened with Silver suring the battle?))
Sunpaw nodded. "Do the other clans know we have tunnels?" He asked curiously.
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Post by Moonblazer on May 20, 2017 5:19:10 GMT -5
(Oh. I thought Silver told him, but Meadow can tell him instead if you want.)
Blacktail replied. "That I cannot answer for certain. Surely Nightraven knows of the tunnels at least, and I'm sure Fallenlight and the other cats who betrayed Windclan during Adderclan's reign told their new clanmates. So I assume the clans know somewhat of them, but certainly not enough to ever cause us a danger."
He gently swiveled his head to change direction and lead Sunpaw down a side tunnel, his long black tail flicking Sunpaw's shoulder to signal the turn. "Do you scent anything, Sunpaw?"
Meadowbrook suddenly had a thought. She stood up from her nest, shaking her fur and moved to leave her spot near the gorse wall. It was fair game if Silverspirit had not been the first one to spill the mousetails. She looked for her leader, only to see Rainfeather approaching his den. Hm...
She grinned. The leader and another moor-runner hearing such news about Silverspirit wouldn't be an issue. Besides, Rainfeather was her cousain anyway. She followed after her towards Swiftstar's den.
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Post by Foxstar26 on May 20, 2017 12:06:52 GMT -5
Fernheart dragged her paws along the border. She didn't know what to do or say anymore. She had probably over reacted but he didn't understand how much it had hurt.
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Post by Firebelly on May 20, 2017 12:15:19 GMT -5
((I dont think she did.))
Sunpaw scented the air. "I smell rabbit, but it smells pretty stale, I bet it left a few days ago. There's fresh air too." he noted, not really knowing if it was important or not wanting to state everything he had scented.
Swiftstar was in his den grooming his pelt, scenting the two she-cats approaching he sat, wrapping his tail around his paws.
Dustfire padded through the tunnels, letting his paws take him to a larger space in the tunnels where he laid down, wrapping his tail over his nose.
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Post by Foxstar26 on May 20, 2017 12:16:48 GMT -5
Idea time Dust should save fern from something cause it would be cute then they profess their love for each other cause it's cute)
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Post by Moonblazer on May 20, 2017 12:22:09 GMT -5
"Good. You're correct." Blacktail praised calmly, leading Sunpaw through the tunnels. "Now. Train your ears. Do you hear any other tunnlers nearby? You may not scent them, but sound travels down here." The white tom instructed.
Rainfeather glanced at Meadowbrook, before approaching her leader. "Sorry to intrude, Swiftstar, but I was wondering if you'd like to hunt with me today? It's been a long time for me."
Meadowbrook took her chance. "Oh! You're going out? May I accompany?...I have no moor-runner partner anymore..." She thought sourly and hatefully of Stormfury.
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Post by Firebelly on May 20, 2017 12:28:51 GMT -5
((sounds good to me haha))
Sunpaw's ears twisted towards the general direction Dustfire had just entered. "Some one just came down here. It was too big to be a rabbit, but too dainty to be like a badger or a fox, so it has to be a cat."
Swiftstar dipped his head. "Sure." he purred "It's been awhile since I've been out." HE stood and shook out his pelt.
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Post by Moonblazer on May 20, 2017 12:33:36 GMT -5
"Excellent. You are a natural with your perception, Sunpaw." Blacktail purred. He nodded. "The best tunnlers can tell who is in the tunnel by the sounds of their pawsteps, the weight of their clanmates." Blacktail explained.
Meadowbrook gave a gentle smile, seeming in a better mood, and Rainfeather was happy to see her cousain not looking so tense. The moor-runner mewed. "Thank you Swiftstar. I can show you how well I used to be able to run...hopefully." She mewed kindly, still needing some time to burn off the kit fat.
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Post by Firebelly on May 20, 2017 12:39:01 GMT -5
Sunpaw strained his ears but shook his head. "I don't know who it is." He said, slightly dismayed. "It's not an apprentice though...at least I don't think so...sounds too big."
Swiftstar purred and led his small-ish patrol out of camp and onto the moor. "I'm sure your speed is just fine Rainfeather." he purred.
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Post by Moonblazer on May 20, 2017 12:44:24 GMT -5
Blacktail nodded in understanding. He mewed. "Their pawsteps were not frantic or fast. They were not running, so there would be no danger, unless that cat is the danger...And the steps were heavier, so yes, not an apprentice. It seems they stopped." The older tom explained. He began padding.
"Hear my pawsteps? Remember how they sound, if you want to start. I'm not as heavy as other tunnlers, which you'll notice." He mewed.
Rainfeather purred. "You flatter me." Before she followed her leader out of camp, Meadowbrook padding heavily after them. She would wait for the right moment. If she was lucky, they'd bring up the battle. After all, Sunpaw was pretty important to both these cats, she thought hatefully.
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Post by Firebelly on May 20, 2017 13:03:35 GMT -5
Sunpaw nodded, listening intently to his mentor's pawsteps. He was right, he was lighter than the other tunnelers.
Swiftstar scented the air and padded towards the scent of rabbit. "So Rainfeather, what's life like outside of the nursery?" he asked with a laugh
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Post by Moonblazer on May 20, 2017 13:09:46 GMT -5
Blacktail continued leading until they reached a wide area in the tunnel, a large pocket with multiple tunnels connected to it. He mewed. "Today we'll work on one of these tunnels. Feel this soil and stone? The more packed together it is, the stronger it is. It's why tunnling can take so long. The hardest tunnel to dig is usually the safest. When you tunnel, dig straight forward or at an angle. Never ever dig straight up or straight down."
Rainfeather sighed in relief. "Like freedom. I loved being a queen with all my heart. But I'll never stop loving the wind in my fur..." She spoke, knowing she had broken the code and still ached over it. But she was loyal to Windclan for life.
Meadowbrook listened intently, buf lifted her nose to look for any scents.
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Post by Firebelly on May 20, 2017 16:27:21 GMT -5
Sunpaw nodded. "But what if there's a cave in?" he asked "wouldn't digging straight up get you out the fastest? or digging straight down help you get to the trapped cat the fastest?"
Swiftstar purred. "I know what you mean. WindClan truly in that aspect. I sometimes wonder how the other clans handle being trapped among the trees all the time." he said honestly. "Though I suppose they wonder the same about us, but in reverse." He hummed.
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Post by Moonblazer on May 20, 2017 17:50:33 GMT -5
"Well, when a cat is caved in, it's likely they won't know which way is up or down. If that situation arises, dig upwards or downwards, but only a little bit. If more stones fall on you, it's likely you dig upwards. But, no. Weight in these tunnels is dangerous. Digging straight up gives you no chance to dodge falling rocks." Blacktail explained.
Rainfeather scoffed. "Let them keep their trees and Carrion and marshes. Starclan will never stand as close as they do to us." She looked up at the sky, before glancing at the young leader. "How is Fallowmeadow? And your kits?"
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Post by Firebelly on May 20, 2017 18:07:18 GMT -5
Sunpaw nodded understandingly. "So how do I work on this tunnel?" He asked eagerly.
Swiftstar purred. "All well. I worry about Dustfire though. Ever since the wind vortex he has been very quiet and shy. I don't blame him, if it hadn't been for Breezefoot he'd have been killed, but I worry about him sometimes. Fawnspots is the exact opposite of course, Fallowmeadow certainly had her paws full." he laughed slightly at the memory. "Though you seemed to have the same problem with Furykit" he mused.
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Post by Moonblazer on May 20, 2017 18:54:41 GMT -5
"First, you dig through softer earth, straight forward. The dirt will be packed down onto the sides or ground of the tunnel for support." Blacktail started.
"Dig with claws half-sheathed at first. Tearing a claw is never good for a tunnler."
Rainfeather listened to her leader, mewing. "Yes...that vortex was unlike anything I had ever expereinced..." She remembered seeing hef father's mangled body from when he helped Breezefoot and Dustfire on the moors. She blinked sadly, before giving a gentle purr. "I was used to Furykit's personality...Starclan, Swiftstar, she looks so much like her grandfather. Where her name comes from."
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on May 20, 2017 19:41:51 GMT -5
Dashclaw flicked his ear as he returned to camp with a rabbit in his mouths. Harewhisker still wasn't speaking to him and he didn't push it. I need to talk to Swiftstar.
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Post by Foxstar26 on May 20, 2017 19:55:36 GMT -5
Hey)
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Post by Moonblazer on May 20, 2017 20:00:58 GMT -5
Grasslight dashed up to Dashclaw, eyes wide and pleading. "Dashclaw, please, something's been bugging you and I want to help you any way I can...you, you trust me, right?" She asked.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on May 20, 2017 21:03:03 GMT -5
Dashclaw flicked his ear and found it hard to look at her, "I do, Grasslight." He told her, "But I don't want to hurt you. I've hurt too many already."
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Post by Scarfur on May 20, 2017 21:04:07 GMT -5
(*drops in*)
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on May 20, 2017 21:18:36 GMT -5
(Hey Scar!)
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Post by Scarfur on May 20, 2017 21:19:34 GMT -5
(Hi Mooneh!)
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