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Post by Firebelly on Apr 20, 2020 22:53:30 GMT -5
Stormfury nodded, looking down at Juniperkit and Larkkit. "This isn't the right time or place," he said "but they're beautiful. I wish I could get to know them better....Don't worry, I'll find her." With that he bounded out of camp. He had searched camp and she was nowhere to be found. Running out of camp, he was surprised at how much thicker the smoke had gotten already. He opened his mouth to scent the air, and picked up his mother's warm, comforting, scent. He began to race towards it.
Frostpetal followed after Blacktail, never straying more than a tail's length from Harewhisker.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 20, 2020 22:55:17 GMT -5
Soulspirit sighed in relief when she saw her mate and followed after him. (We decided ahead was going to have kits right??) (Yup!) Cinderscar nodded quickly to her, brushing his shoulder to hers. “Let’s get out as quickly as we can. We might have to help some of the others out too. Starclan, I hope the tunnelers are alright...” He fretted. |
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Post by Icefire15 on Apr 20, 2020 22:57:50 GMT -5
Soulspirit nodded her head, “Are there still any patrols out?” She asked, “Have they been warned yet?”
(Awesome, she can find out soon then lol.)
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Post by Willow on Apr 20, 2020 23:02:06 GMT -5
Sagefoot watched Stormfury go, many mixed emotions running through her head as she picked up Juniperkit once more and padded on towards high stones
Fallowmeadow growled as she couldn’t find her daughter’s scent through the growing smoke. “Starclan help me”
Swallowfeather let out a cough as smoke was starting to fill the air “Rainfeather.. we have to get out of here.” She yowled.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 20, 2020 23:02:06 GMT -5
(Sounds good to me! Maybe she can learn it at Highstones)
“Grasslight, Dovestep and Cheetahheart are still out and...and Swallowfeather and Rainfeather.” Cinderscar fretted, his ears pinned back.
Stonepath carried his kit, silently eyeing Stormfury, relieved when the tom was with them, before feeling a twist of worry when he left. Even more so, he feared for his mother and sister, who had both been on patrol.
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Post by VIXENCLAW on Apr 20, 2020 23:02:27 GMT -5
Brownleaf clenched his jaw. He hated to choose one of his clan mates over the other, he seemed to have no choice. “We should go after Alderfur first, since we know where he is.” He decided.
“...Or we could split up, and one of us could go after Nettlefrost.” He added.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 20, 2020 23:04:45 GMT -5
Sagefoot watched Stormfury go, many mixed emotions running through her head as she picked up Juniperkit once more and padded on towards high stones Fallowmeadow growled as she couldn’t find her daughter’s scent through the growing smoke. “Starclan help me” Swallowfeather let out a cough as smoke was starting to fill the air “Rainfeather.. we have to get out of here.” She yowled. “It moved so fast!” Rainfeather rasped, the older she-cat feeling her breath shorten quickly. She choked out. “Grasslight is out here somewhere...Stonepath, Furyflame, Splashstone...Jasmineheart, Sunstep...They should all be back in camp. Oh, Swallowfeather, fire is eveywhere!” She called, trying to find a way to run. |
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Post by Firebelly on Apr 20, 2020 23:04:56 GMT -5
Stormfury raced across the moor. "Swallowfeather!" he yowled "Where are you?" He continued to follow her scent but in the smoke it was getting difficult to track. Panic gripped his chest. What if he was too late? What if he couldn't find her in time?
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 20, 2020 23:07:22 GMT -5
Meadowbrook swallowed, deciding quickly. Alderfur would be the easier cat to find. She did not want to lose Brownleaf, out of all the cats, but Nettlefrost had always been a solid company and friend. She nodded to him.
“You search for Alderfur then. I’ll try and get Nettlefrost.” She decided, though she also felt a tremor of realization that without him watching, she could have far more freedom to search for more than just Nettlefrost.
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Post by Willow on Apr 20, 2020 23:10:38 GMT -5
Swallowfeather cowered closer to Rainfeather as the fire was closing around them. “I hope my kits are safe. Starclan, I hope Stormfury is alright in Shadowclan. It looks like the fire came from that way.” She shook her head. “I’m not sure we’re going to get out of this my friend” she mewed quietly.
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Post by Firebelly on Apr 20, 2020 23:14:37 GMT -5
Over the rise, Stormfury could just make out the outline of his mother encircled by flames. "No..." he whispered, surging forward as fast as his legs could take him. "Swallowfeather!" He cried "I'm here!"
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 20, 2020 23:16:59 GMT -5
Swallowfeather cowered closer to Rainfeather as the fire was closing around them. “I hope my kits are safe. Starclan, I hope Stormfury is alright in Shadowclan. It looks like the fire came from that way.” She shook her head. “I’m not sure we’re going to get out of this my friend” she mewed quietly. Rainfeather looked ready to argue, only to cough heavily and peer around at the raging flames. Her legs were sore from trying to outrun the smoke and flames, and her eyes watered with effort. She swallowed, trying to let the lessons Hawkfury had taught her as a kit sink back into her. She was strong, she was a Windclan warrior...and if she had to go...she would go without fear. She only hoped her kits would know, how deeply she had loved them, every moment of their lives. She looked at Swallowfeather and offered a weak and saddened smile. “I wish it could have just been me then, Swallowfeather...you have moons left in you...” She mourned. Her head lifted lightly though, as she heard a distinct shout. “Who...who is that? I hear someone...” |
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Post by VIXENCLAW on Apr 20, 2020 23:18:54 GMT -5
As selfish as it was, Brownleaf had been secretly hoping Meadowbrook would’ve decided to stay with him. He didn’t want to lose sight of her when the fire was approaching so quickly. “Alright, be careful for me.” He said quietly.
He moved into one of the main tunnels that lead to the center, his paws skimming over the familiar ground. “Alderfur?” He called loudly, desperation starting to creep into his pelt as he started to smell more smoke seeping into the tunnels.
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Post by Willow on Apr 20, 2020 23:21:06 GMT -5
Swallowfeather heaved in a breath, the she-cat feeling like all she was getting in was smoke. “It.. looks like Stormfury.” She muttered in confusion. She shook her head, trying to see if her eyes were deceiving her.
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Post by Foxstar26 on Apr 20, 2020 23:21:49 GMT -5
Alderfur heard other cats in the tunnels, hearing his name called out. “Uhuh? Hello?” He called.
Heathersky started after Blacktail, Fernheart a few steps behind her.
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Post by VIXENCLAW on Apr 20, 2020 23:24:58 GMT -5
Brownleaf’s ears perked and relief flooded through him as he heard the voice, and ran as fast as he could towards it.
“There’s a fire! We need to get out of here, now!” He spoke quickly as he drew near Alderfur.
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Post by Firebelly on Apr 20, 2020 23:25:25 GMT -5
Stormfury tried to call through the smoke, but it was stinging his eyes and making him cough "Swallowfeather!" he coughed again "It's Stormfury. I'm here. I 'm going to help get you to safety." Even as he spoke the words he wasn't sure how true they were. HE could see no way to his mother and Rainfeather through the flames, and if he jumped....he didn't think he would make it.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 20, 2020 23:34:08 GMT -5
Rainfeather stared wide eyed at Stormfury, her chest aching at the desperation in his voice. She remembered the day he was banished, the day he was born, and she looked then at Swallowfeather. The flames were too high. She choked out.
“Stormfury...You must go!...”
Meadowbrook trailed quickly after Nettlefrost’s scent, though her eyes stung as smoke billowed down the tunnel. Her chest twisted in realization that Nettlefrost had been near Shadowclan’s border underground...She was probably stranded, probably already a victim of the fire.
Nettlefrost heaved for breath, the smoke too heavy and the flames licking unforgivably at her pelt. She gritted her teeth in pain, before she collapsed under the lack of breath and the flames. She gazed up at the smoky sky, and whispered desperately for Thorndash, and for Rockshade, before she heaved, and fell still.
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Post by Willow on Apr 21, 2020 8:55:59 GMT -5
Swallowfeather wheezed as she stared at her son through the flames "Stormfury, it's..." she broke off coughing, the smoke overwhelming her quickly, "too late. Save yourself please!" the she-cat fell to the ground, heaving in large breaths as she tried to get oxygen in, it was no use the smoke was enveloping her lungs. She felt herself grow weaker by the second.
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Post by Firebelly on Apr 21, 2020 10:27:49 GMT -5
Stormfury watched in horror as his mother fell to the ground. "No...NO! I'm coming after you Swallowfeather!" His eyes darted about frantically looking for someway to save her, but it was no use. The fire was blazing closer to him now, and he could feel the heat scorching his paws. Instinctively he took a step back. "I can't leave you." he cried "not again...please Swallowfeather.."
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 21, 2020 10:38:26 GMT -5
Rainfeather stumbled forwards a bit, her eyes resting on Swallowfeather as she herself pulled to the ground, pressing close to the younger Warrior’s side. Her eyes drooped as she rested her head on Swallowfeather’s shoulders, letting her last act to be to soothe her friend.
“Please, Stormfury.” She rasped. “Tell my kits that I loved them with all of my heart...You’re a good tom, to come for your mother...Shadowclan will be better for it.” She coughed weakly now.
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Post by Willow on Apr 21, 2020 10:58:59 GMT -5
Swallowfeather smiled sadly, using the last of her energy to look from Rainfeather to her son. “I love you Stormfury. Tell your father and your siblings the same. I hope you’re happier in Shadowclan.” She rasped, her voice barely loud enough to be heard by the tom. She heaved in a final breath and went still.
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Post by Firebelly on Apr 21, 2020 11:04:22 GMT -5
Seeing his mother fall to the ground, Stormfury let out an earsplitting wail. His heart knew she was gone, but his brain kept whirling, spinning, trying to find a way to save her. She couldn't be dead. She couldn't be dead. She couldn't be dead. The fire was lapping at his paws now and he was forced to step back, his ears pinned back to his head, and his wail echoing in his ears.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 21, 2020 11:21:31 GMT -5
Rainfeather closed her eyes slowly, humming lightly to herself and to Swallowfeather, even as Swallowfeather’s breathing had stopped. Stormfury’s wails broke her heart though, and her own breathing slowed to a halt as the wails faded from her ears, into a quiet darkness.
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Post by Willow on Apr 21, 2020 11:53:38 GMT -5
The scent of Swallowfeather whisked around Stormfury, enveloping him in a warmth for a brief moment before fading away. A whisper carried along the breeze “Go Stormfury.”
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Post by Foxstar26 on Apr 21, 2020 12:17:10 GMT -5
Alderfur looked in alarm at his clanmates. He hurried to exit the tunnels, not wanting to get caught. As he neared the surface he could smell the smoke.
Heathersky felt a pain go through her, making her gasp. Oh Starclan! She gritted her teeth and kept walking, she couldn’t stop now.
Fernheart followed Blacktail, making sure Dustfire stayed with her.
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Post by VIXENCLAW on Apr 21, 2020 12:32:41 GMT -5
Brownleaf followed Alderfur to the tunnel exit, screwing up his eyes as he started to see the billowing smoke. “Try not to breathe it in.” He told the tom through gritted teeth.
StarClan, he hoped Meadowbrook was safe... the fire was now much worse then it was when they entered the tunnels.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 21, 2020 12:35:11 GMT -5
Alderfur looked in alarm at his clanmates. He hurried to exit the tunnels, not wanting to get caught. As he neared the surface he could smell the smoke. Heathersky felt a pain go through her, making her gasp. Oh Starclan! She gritted her teeth and kept walking, she couldn’t stop now. Fernheart followed Blacktail, making sure Dustfire stayed with her. “Oh, uh!” Antpaw had noticed Heathersky’s strange little grit, his eyes flickering with curious concern. “Are you doing okay? Did you step on a sharp stone?” He asked, hoping she didn’t. |
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Post by Firebelly on Apr 21, 2020 12:38:51 GMT -5
Sobs still building in his throat, Stormfury pulled himself away from the flames and began to race back towards camp. Swallowfeather was gone...but his siblings...their kits...he had to help them. Tears streamed from his eyes as he ran as fast as he could back to camp, hoping he would run into Blacktail's patrol along the way.
Dustfire stayed pressed against Fernheart, Breezekit in his mouth. Not for the first time, he wished he still had his eyesight. Breezekit squeaked in protest as Dustfire stumbled slightly over a rock.
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Post by Foxstar26 on Apr 21, 2020 12:48:07 GMT -5
Fernheart gently steadied her mate. “Stay close to me.” She murmured, trying to avoid rocks so Dustfire wouldn’t trip. It wasn’t easy while carrying Cloudkit.
Heathersky looked at Antpaw. She winced again as another pain shot through her. “Yeah.” She huffed. “Just a rock.”
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