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Post by Willow on Apr 20, 2020 21:52:26 GMT -5
Thistlestalk nodded at Blacktail's explanation "I'm sorry for barging into your camp Swiftstar, but there's little time."
Fallowmeadow stood beside Swiftstar bewildered.
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Post by Firebelly on Apr 20, 2020 21:57:27 GMT -5
Swiftstar looked the ShadowClan warriors up and down. The smell of soot clung to their pelt and he nodded. These cats weren't lying. "Fallowmeadow and I scented something strange while we were out on the territory." He said, looking to his deputy. "I bet that was what we scented." Bounding forward he leaped on top of tall rock.
"Cats of WindClan, we must evacuate immediately! We will relocate at highstones! Apprentices, stick with your mentors! Make sure elders, queens, and kits are escorted out of camp. Blacktail, I want you to take the first patrol to Highstones and begin to set up a camp there. I will stay here until the camp is clear!"
He leaped down from Tall Rock and padded over to the ShadowClan warriors. "WindClan is grateful for your warning. Only StarClan knows how many lives have been spared because of your quick thinking and courage. Will you come to highstones with my warriors or return home? It may be dangerous"
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Post by Willow on Apr 20, 2020 22:01:49 GMT -5
Fallowmeadow's eyes swept around the camp, locking gazes with each of her kits. She tensed when Cloverleaf was nowhere to be found.
Sandfall hurried to the elder's den to assist.
Sagefoot quickly padded over to Blacktail, Juniperkit swinging from her scruff.
Larkkit whimpered from being awoken, but was too sleepy to really understand what was going on.
Eclipsesky gathered as many herbs in his mouth as he could.
Swallowfeather and Cloverleaf were out hunting, unknowing of the fire lurking close by.
Thistlestalk glanced at his patrol, giving Stormfury a look of pity before turning back to the leader "I think we may have to evacuate with you, the fire has probably cut off the way we came by now."
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Post by Jewelspirit on Apr 20, 2020 22:02:49 GMT -5
(Here we go I forget what round this is lol *noms popcorn*)
Pigeonsong tensed slightly looking at the Shadowclan warriors then towards her leader her tail lashed. Evacuate camp?!
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 20, 2020 22:03:18 GMT -5
“Yes, Swiftstar.” Blacktail nodded quickly. “Queens, Kits and Elders, gather to me! We will be traveling to Highstones! I want all apprentices and their mentors to assist in carrying kits, aiding the elders and carrying herbs if needed!” He called, his voice strong and firm, not leaving room for argument.
Stonepath carried his daughter quickly, rushing in his uncle’s direction as he began to gather towards the entrance of camp. Antpaw and Weaselpaw were crowding near Soarpaw, looking nervous. Where were their parents?
Meadowbrook rushed back towards camp with Brownleaf, though her mind was already whirling. Yes...Cheetahheart, Grasslight and Dovestep were still out of camp...weren’t they? She felt a curl of satisfaction.
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Post by Firebelly on Apr 20, 2020 22:05:52 GMT -5
Silverspirit raced back into the Medicine cat's den to help gather herbs with Eclipsesky. Panic filled her chest as she thought about the destruction of their camp...her home. Thank StarClan they had some sort of warning.
Dustfire grabbed Breezekit by the scruff, who squeaked in protest.
Frostpetal looked at Harewhisker, her eyes wide in fear. The kits in her belly would make her slow...would she be able to get out in time?
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 20, 2020 22:09:20 GMT -5
Cheetahheart paused when a new scent carried on the wind. She looked back at Grasslight and Dovestep. "Do you smell that?"
Harewhisker nudged his mate, his gut curling with trepidation of what was coming. "Don't worry, we'll be okay. I'm staying with you."
Dashclaw flattened his ears at the news of the fire. He looked toward the camp entrance, wondering where his mate was.
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Post by Firebelly on Apr 20, 2020 22:10:19 GMT -5
Swiftstar nodded to Thistlestalk. "You are welcome to come with us to Highstones until the fire has passed. I will do all I can to ensure your safety." With a dip of his head he bounded off to help clear the nursery.
Stormfury's ears flattened at Thistlestalk's reply, but he looked around the camp. "If it's alright with you" he said to Thistlestalk and Poppyflame "I'm going to try and find my mother and siblings."
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Post by Firebelly on Apr 20, 2020 22:14:30 GMT -5
Frostpetal nodded, slowly getting to her paws and padding in Blacktail's direction. "I trust you" she murmured to Harewhisker, twining her tail in his. "I know we'll be okay. It'll be okay." She pressed against him, trying to believe her own words.
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Post by Willow on Apr 20, 2020 22:16:16 GMT -5
Wolfstep bounded over to the apprentices, the young warrior relieved to see his apprentice “Soarpaw, stick close to me okay?”
Thistlestalk nodded slowly “be careful Stormfury.” He mewed quietly before padding towards the deputy.
Eclipsesky grumbled as he pulled the most essential herbs out. “My store is finally somewhat full and the twolegs had to go set the forest on fire!”
Fallowmeadow scented the air as she tried to hunt down her daughter. She bounded over to Swiftstar “Cloverleaf isn’t here.”
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 20, 2020 22:17:07 GMT -5
“Y-yeah!” Grasslight choked, her muzzle wrinkled in distaste. “It smells like fire!” She cried out, her pelt bristling. “We have to get back to camp!”
Blacktail ushered his clanmates along, mewing calmingly to his clanmates. Luckily, they only had one elder, an elder who was actually younger than he was. Windclan was blessed then, that the oldest cat they would have to fret for, was him. He did worry for Dustfire though, and his lost eyesight.
Stonepath nodded quickly to Sagefoot, slipping out of camp with Juniperkit in his jaws.
Thorndash looked around frantically. Starclan, no, Nettlefrost was still in the tunnels!
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Post by Foxstar26 on Apr 20, 2020 22:17:37 GMT -5
Dawnshadow hurried into the medicine cat den after her mentor. She began to collect herbs in bundles that they would need for burns and sore throat.
Fernheart picked up Cloudkit and moved next to Dustfire. “Stay close.” She mumbled to her mate, worry for him and his kits evident.
Breezefoot looked around camp, seeing his kits he’s sighed I’m relief but where was Cheetahheart?
Alderfur was down in the tunnels working, unaware of what was going on.
Swifsun and Birchstep went to help the medicine cats with their herbs.
Heathersky moved to her paws, belly heavy with kits. They were due so soon and she wouldn’t be able to move fast.
Hazelear was with Wolfstep.
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Post by Icefire15 on Apr 20, 2020 22:19:36 GMT -5
Poppyflame nodded to Stormfury and moved to help evacuate WindClan.
Soulspirit looked for her mate, worry in her eyes.
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Post by VIXENCLAW on Apr 20, 2020 22:22:12 GMT -5
Dovestep’s heart dropped as she recognized the thick scent of smoke. “It smells like it’s close.” She mewed with alarm.
Brownleaf started to slow as he approached the camp, turning his head to look at his mate. “Is that... ShadowClan?” A deep frown appeared on his face as he noticed the stink on the moorland grass.
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Post by Firebelly on Apr 20, 2020 22:22:33 GMT -5
Silverspirit was frantically pulling any and all herbs into bundles. "Figures doesn't it." she said, trying to keep calm and lighthearted. "Maybe someday we'll manage to do something that inconveniences them and puts their hard work at risk."
Stormfury nodded to Thistlestalk and bounded away from the ShadowClan patrol, eyes looking for Swallowfeather.
Swiftstar's eyes widened at Fallowmeadow's words. "I...I can't leave camp Fallowmeadow. I know she's our daughter....but I have to stay here." His eyes looked pleadingly at his mate. As much as he loved his kits....right now the clan needed him more.
Dustfire nodded and moved close to Fernheart. Turning his sightless eyes towards his mate, he reached his tail out to her. "I'm not going anywhere." He murmured. He began to pad towards Blacktail
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Post by Willow on Apr 20, 2020 22:27:35 GMT -5
Fallowmeadow nodded tightly “I’ll go look for her then.. take care of the clan.”
Eclipsesky dipped his head to the warriors that had come to help “I think we’ve got as much as possible, let’s get out of here.” He mewed evenly.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 20, 2020 22:29:28 GMT -5
“Oh, joyous.” Meadowbrook rumbled, her eyes narrowing sharply at exactly who’s scent she noticed. Grand. She had to think of something else. Stormfury and his new Shadowclan posse were the last thing she cared to see. She spoke quickly to Brownleaf.
“It looks like the camp’s evacuating. Where are the other tunnelers?” She tried.
Blacktail sighed in relief seeing Dustfire, though he now focused on Frostpetal and Heathersky, who were both heavily pregnant. He mewed.
“We’ll get you all there safely. File out, and straight towards Highstones, alright?”
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Post by Foxstar26 on Apr 20, 2020 22:30:46 GMT -5
Fernheart presses against him for a few moments before following with him towards Blacktail. She couldn’t lose him, she thought she was going to once.
Swiftsun and Birchstep both took a bundle of herbs from the medicine cat.
Dawnshadow looked towards her mentor. “Are you sure we have everything?” She was worried they’d forget something.
Heathersky padded towards Blacktail. This was not going to be easy.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 20, 2020 22:33:09 GMT -5
Poppyflame nodded to Stormfury and moved to help evacuate WindClan. Soulspirit looked for her mate, worry in her eyes. Cinderscar rushed quickly through camp, catching sight of Soulspirit as he gasped with relief. “Soulspirit! There you are! I’m here, I promise!” He panted out. |
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Post by Firebelly on Apr 20, 2020 22:34:07 GMT -5
Swiftstar nodded and pressed his forehead to hers. "Be safe...please." Turning, he raced to the Heathersky who was ambling towards Blacktail. He leaned against her for support and helped encourage her along.
Unable to find Swallowfeather, Stormfury raced over to Sagefoot. "Have you seen Swallowfeather?" He asked, worry clear on his face as he gazed at his sister.
Silverspirit grabbed a bundle of herbs and followed the medicine cat out of the den.
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Post by Foxstar26 on Apr 20, 2020 22:37:14 GMT -5
Heathersky nodded towards Swiftstar. “Thank you.” She panted softly. It felt like this kits were coming now she was so big. Little did she know.
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Post by VIXENCLAW on Apr 20, 2020 22:38:28 GMT -5
Brownleaf shook his head, trying to remember. “I-I think most of them are in camp.” He paused his eyes widening. “...except Nettlefrost. She’s been working on the tunnels today. She’s probably still in them!”
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Post by Firebelly on Apr 20, 2020 22:40:53 GMT -5
Swiftstar nodded. "Of course." he mewed reassuringly. " Everything's going to be okay. I promise" Seeing that the majority of the kits and queens had been gathered to Blacktail, he gave the deputy the signal to leave "Get to high stones!" he yowled. "Go quickly and be safe!"
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 20, 2020 22:41:49 GMT -5
“Alderfur too.” Meadowbrook growled, genuinely concerned for her fellow tunnelers. There would be no change if the cats she needed were to die. She worked her claws in the dirt, before she mewed.
“Let’s go in, and see if we can search for them.”
She would have to ignore Stormfury’s presence for now, and hope that she could get out in time to see if Cheetahheart’s patrol had been lucky...or hopefully unlucky.
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Post by Icefire15 on Apr 20, 2020 22:42:09 GMT -5
Soulspirit sighed in relief when she saw her mate and followed after him. (We decided ahead was going to have kits right??)
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Post by Willow on Apr 20, 2020 22:43:26 GMT -5
Eclipsesky nodded firmly to Dawnshadow “We got as much as we could. The safety of our clanmates comes first though.”
Sagefoot’s eyes widened as her brother approached, she gently lowered Juniperkit to the ground “I haven’t seen her.. find her please Stormfury.. I have to make sure my kits are okay.”
Larkkit let out a small wail as the strange tom got close to her mother.
Sagefoot turned to shush Larkkit gently, “This is Stormfury, my brother little one. It’s alright.”
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 20, 2020 22:44:23 GMT -5
Swiftstar nodded. "Of course." he mewed reassuringly. " Everything's going to be okay. I promise" Seeing that the majority of the kits and queens had been gathered to Blacktail, he gave the deputy the signal to leave "Get to high stones!" he yowled. "Go quickly and be safe!" “Yes, Swiftstar.” Blacktail nodded, moving to call out. “Let’s get moving!” He began to lead the way towards the peaking highstones, looking back and moving to assist any cat that required it. Soarpaw looked miserably at his mentor as they clambered out of camp. “B-but...my parents. Grasslight and Dashclaw are still out of camp...” “They’ll be fine. They have to be!” Weaselpaw tried to console her brothers as she moved to try and help Frostpetal and Heathersky. |
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Post by Willow on Apr 20, 2020 22:44:43 GMT -5
Fallowmeadow licked Swiftstar’s cheek before turning around and racing out of camp. Cloverleaf couldn’t be too far away could she?
Wolfstep looked at his apprentice sympathetically “I know, I’m sorry Soarpaw. I’m sure they’re on their way back to camp right now. But we should help the queens and elders out of camp. It’s our duty okay?”
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Post by VIXENCLAW on Apr 20, 2020 22:48:03 GMT -5
Brownleaf nodded, and moved to the nearest tunnel system, his eyes adjusting to the gloom as he entered. “Do you know where they could be?” He asked Meadowbrook. He had been working with Nettlefrost earlier that day, but he doubted she was still in that same section now.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 20, 2020 22:51:58 GMT -5
“I...I understand...” The shy apprentice nodded, following after his mentor with a heavy heart. Soarpaw prayed his parents would be alright.
Meadowbrook swallowed. “Alderfur is probably somewhere in the center. Nettlefrost, I am not sure.”
Deep within the tunnels, Nettlefrost coughed heavily, the smoke of the fire making it clear what was happening. How had a fire spread to Windclan? What had started it? She quickly moved to haul herself out of the tunnel, into a cloud of smoke and flames. She couldn’t see anything, and the Shadowclan border from afar looked like the Dark Forest incarnated.
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