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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Nov 2, 2020 14:40:46 GMT -5
Dashclaw flicked his ear, he had been hoping to avoid that issue. "If he's not there when something bad happens, then its not on him. There are other tunnelers in the Clan that trust and like Weaselpaw and Antpaw. Besides, our kits are becoming great tunnelers. Nothing is going to happen."
"I don't hate moor-runners, Frostpetal. I love you and I respect most of the moor-runners in the Clan--even Swiftstar." Harewhisker flattened his ears. As much as he wanted to draw closer to her and their kits, he feared she didn't want him anywhere near her. "When it comes to Dashclaw, I just..." He trailed off and bitterly looked away. He didn't want to seem like a whiny kit in front of anyone, especially not her. "If both our kits becomes moor-runners, then what could I possibly do for them?" He looked toward their kits and his expression dampened. "Watch them grow from afar and be unable to teach them anything? I already can't patrol with you. If they both become moor-runners, it'll just be me in the tunnels by myself. I can't protect them if I'm never near them."
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Post by Moonblazer on Nov 2, 2020 14:59:15 GMT -5
Dashclaw flicked his ear, he had been hoping to avoid that issue. "If he's not there when something bad happens, then its not on him. There are other tunnelers in the Clan that trust and like Weaselpaw and Antpaw. Besides, our kits are becoming great tunnelers. Nothing is going to happen." "I don't hate moor-runners, Frostpetal. I love you and I respect most of the moor-runners in the Clan--even Swiftstar." Harewhisker flattened his ears. As much as he wanted to draw closer to her and their kits, he feared she didn't want him anywhere near her. "When it comes to Dashclaw, I just..." He trailed off and bitterly looked away. He didn't want to seem like a whiny kit in front of anyone, especially not her. "If both our kits becomes moor-runners, then what could I possibly do for them?" He looked toward their kits and his expression dampened. "Watch them grow from afar and be unable to teach them anything? I already can't patrol with you. If they both become moor-runners, it'll just be me in the tunnels by myself. I can't protect them if I'm never near them." Grasslight worked her paws anxiously at the ground, knowing she could be worrisome at times when it came to things like this. “I just...I love them so, so much. I know they’re clever, and I trust their mentors, I just...When Swiftstar lost Cloverleaf, I thought of one of our kits-“ She cut off quietly, the thought terrifying her. She could not think of losing any of her kits as she had lost Rainfeather, as Swiftstar had lost his daughter. |
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Nov 2, 2020 15:02:02 GMT -5
"Hey." Dashclaw pressed against her. "Relax. I know, it was terrifying under the ground when that fire came through, but our kits were one of the first ones that made it out. They survived this, so they'll be able to survive anything."
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Post by Moonblazer on Nov 2, 2020 15:11:44 GMT -5
"Hey." Dashclaw pressed against her. "Relax. I know, it was terrifying under the ground when that fire came through, but our kits were one of the first ones that made it out. They survived this, so they'll be able to survive anything." “...They will survive because they are your kits.” Grasslight decided to be positive about it, not wanting to let herself be swamped with fears so soon after the fire. Dashclaw was right. If they could all survive the fire, then she knew they could survive anything. She looked at him with a hint of humor and with deep love. “They are stubborn, just like you. In all kinds of ways.” |
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Nov 2, 2020 15:16:44 GMT -5
Dashclaw actually laughed. "Don't sell yourself short, Grasslight, they're your kits too. Weaselpaw definitely has your fire and Soarpaw your speed." He nuzzled his nose against her cheek. "Not to mention Antpaw has your sweetness."
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Post by Firebelly on Nov 2, 2020 15:21:30 GMT -5
Frostpetal didn't look back up at Harewhisker, and felt herself at a loss for words. She didn't understand his fear as much as she wished she could. They were all part of WindClan. They shared a camp, and prey and a den. So many cats in the clan had kits that weren't moor-runners or tunnelers with them...and no one else seemed too bothered by it, so why was he? She shook her head softly, still unable to come up with a response. "I'm sorry...I don't understand." she said after another moment. "Would I be a worse mother, or unable to protect them if they were tunnelers? Would I be unable to help them?...I guess I don't think that way."
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Nov 2, 2020 15:31:06 GMT -5
Harewhisker let out a heavy sigh. "I suppose you can't understand. You grew up in a different family than I did. You're their mother." He looked sadly down at their kits. "They'll be able to come to you for anything. Their first six moons, you'll be at their side." He slowly shook his head. "I'm sorry. I can't the way I am."
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Post by Moonblazer on Nov 2, 2020 15:34:32 GMT -5
Dashclaw actually laughed. "Don't sell yourself short, Grasslight, they're your kits too. Weaselpaw definitely has your fire and Soarpaw your speed." He nuzzled his nose against her cheek. "Not to mention Antpaw has your sweetness." “Oh, you charmer.” Grasslight purred, a hint of playful and promise escaping her as she brushed her tail softly against his side. “You always know what to say to make me feel like the first moment I fell in love with you. For every thing I contributed to our kits, you did just the same...No matter what happens, I’m always going to love you, Dashclaw.” She mewed softly to his ear, before playfully stepping back to draw a paw over her ear. |
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Nov 2, 2020 15:35:45 GMT -5
Dashclaw purred happily and only ducked a little to avoid the gist of her swipe. "I'll always love you too, Grasslight. I owe you everything, you know."
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Post by Firebelly on Nov 2, 2020 15:39:02 GMT -5
Frostpetal slowly stretched out her neck and softly touched her nose to Harewhisker's cheek. "And you're their father." she murmured. "I promise they will love you no matter where they catch their rabbits." She moved her tail as she realized she had curled it protectively around her two kits, obscuring them from their father.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Nov 2, 2020 15:45:55 GMT -5
He wanted to feel reassured by her words and her touch, but Harewhisker's pelt itched with the sudden feeling that he was no longer welcomed in the den. All because Dashclaw just had to be here in his place. All he wanted was to a father better than his own and he was already screwing things up by not being here, all because he had been out training Swiftstar, because he was out doing his duties. I won't let it happen again, Harewhisker silently promised himself. He couldn't let his duties get in the way of being there when his kits need him, being there unlike how Rabbitdash wasn't there for him. Harewhisker let out a heavy sigh and he could no longer get himself to look at his mate or their precious kits. "I'm not so sure."
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Post by Firebelly on Nov 2, 2020 15:51:31 GMT -5
"I am." Frostpetal said simply, feeling uncomfortable in the wake of their argument. She finally turned and looked back to the kits. "They need names." She said in an attempt to change the subject and lighten the mood. "One she-kit and one tom." She pointed to the cream colored kit and the brown colored kit in turn.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Nov 2, 2020 15:56:24 GMT -5
Harewhisker followed her gaze to their kits and let out a soft purr. One she-kit and one tom. That was perfect. They were perfect. He stood up to gingerly move a little bit closer. "He's got my brown fur and your silver colors." He scooted a bit closer. "Her fur looks like the moors at sunrise."
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Post by Firebelly on Nov 2, 2020 16:03:54 GMT -5
Frostpetal purred softly as her mate stepped forward. "The tom looks more like you than me." she said with a small laugh. "His tail is so long."
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Post by Moonblazer on Nov 2, 2020 16:07:09 GMT -5
Dashclaw purred happily and only ducked a little to avoid the gist of her swipe. "I'll always love you too, Grasslight. I owe you everything, you know." “I- that is...” Grasslight felt warmed by his words, grateful everyday that he had chosen to hear her out and stay in Windclan. She shuffled her paws under the words. “Not everything, surely. I owe you just as much.” She flustered, wishing she was better at being suave and smooth like she wanted to be. He made her feel like a fuzzy, warm mess. |
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Nov 2, 2020 16:10:53 GMT -5
"He'll have great balance." Harewhisker had to correct his words. A long tail like that would make him a great tunneler. He'd be able to use it to collect a lot of dirt. "I wonder what color their eyes will be." He smiled softly at Frostpetal. "I hope they have your eyes."
Dashclaw chuckled, always enjoying when he flustered her. "I certainly hope I as much for you as you do for me."
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Post by Moonblazer on Nov 2, 2020 16:19:50 GMT -5
"He'll have great balance." Harewhisker had to correct his words. A long tail like that would make him a great tunneler. He'd be able to use it to collect a lot of dirt. "I wonder what color their eyes will be." He smiled softly at Frostpetal. "I hope they have your eyes." Dashclaw chuckled, always enjoying when he flustered her. "I certainly hope I as much for you as you do for me." “You’ve always given me something to fight for. Each time I see you, I know I can talk to you, and that you’ll hear me.” Grasslight admitted. “I know I can bounce off the gorse walls alot, I never stop running around!...But I can just enjoy the here and now when I’m with you. Seeing our kits grow up, it’s the coolest thing in the world! We made them, we did that, and soon they’re going to be out running and digging as Warriors, just like we did.” She exclaimed, so easily entranced by the simplest things. |
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Post by Firebelly on Nov 2, 2020 16:24:08 GMT -5
Frostpetal gave her mate a light shove. "We both have blue eyes rabbit-brain." She said with a purr. "Come here, I miss having you next to me." She gestured with her tail to where Dashclaw had been before his sudden departure.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Nov 2, 2020 16:30:46 GMT -5
Dashclaw purred at everything she said. It was reassuring to know that life went on. Grasslight was still the same, their kits would grow to be warriors that would drive the Clan. Even when his brother was against him, he still had Grasslight and their kits. He couldn't take his eyes off his mate and how her eyes shined. "I'm so glad I get to grow old with you, Grasslight."
"Yeah," Harewhisker chuckled sheepishly. "But yours are prettier." He gently moved around her and it relieved his heart to know she wanted him right where he wanted to be. Harewhisker sat close against her and curled his tail around her. "I love you, Frostpetal."
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Post by Firebelly on Nov 2, 2020 16:33:23 GMT -5
Frostpetal purred as Harewhisker settled in next to her, and she pressed closer to him. "I love you too Harewhisker...I'm sorry you weren't here for their kitting, but on the bright side you didn't have to see me acting like a scaredy-mouse." she let out a soft chuckle as she spoke.
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Post by Moonblazer on Nov 2, 2020 16:35:59 GMT -5
Dashclaw purred at everything she said. It was reassuring to know that life went on. Grasslight was still the same, their kits would grow to be warriors that would drive the Clan. Even when his brother was against him, he still had Grasslight and their kits. He couldn't take his eyes off his mate and how her eyes shined. "I'm so glad I get to grow old with you, Grasslight." "Yeah," Harewhisker chuckled sheepishly. "But yours are prettier." He gently moved around her and it relieved his heart to know she wanted him right where he wanted to be. Harewhisker sat close against her and curled his tail around her. "I love you, Frostpetal." “Grow old? Pft, we’ll be young forever! Even if my fur turns grey, I will never stop running around, and I’ll just have to pull your big hide out of camp to run with me.” Grasslight teased, a twinkle in her grassy eyes signifying her youthful nature. She grew more serious, touching her muzzle to his ear as she smiled. “There’s no one else I’d rest my old, creaky bones with either.” |
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Nov 2, 2020 16:37:48 GMT -5
"You? A scaredy-mouse?" Harewhisker rubbed against her. "I doubt that."
Dashclaw chuckled and nuzzled against her. "Maybe after the gathering, we could go for a run together?"
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Post by Firebelly on Nov 2, 2020 16:41:40 GMT -5
Frostpetal nodded. "Oh it was bad." She said with a laugh, before turning back to their kits. "I was thinking Dawnkit for the she-cat since...well since I've been dreaming of having kits for so long....but I wanted to wait until you got back.
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Post by Moonblazer on Nov 2, 2020 16:47:07 GMT -5
"You? A scaredy-mouse?" Harewhisker rubbed against her. "I doubt that." Dashclaw chuckled and nuzzled against her. "Maybe after the gathering, we could go for a run together?" “Starclan, that sounds like a wonderful idea. Let’s take Soarpaw with us too!” Grasslight paused for a moment before she suddenly gave a knowing and innocently mischievous look, waving her tail slowly. “Unless you want a more personal run on the moors, with just the two of us.” She sang sweetly. |
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Nov 2, 2020 16:59:47 GMT -5
"Dawnkit." Harewhisker purred and smiled at the little She-kit. "It's perfect."
Dashclaw flushed a little at her suggestion. "Heh heh, either words for me."
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Post by Moonblazer on Nov 2, 2020 17:21:53 GMT -5
"Dawnkit." Harewhisker purred and smiled at the little She-kit. "It's perfect." Dashclaw flushed a little at her suggestion. "Heh heh, either words for me." “Oh, you sly fox.” Grasslight purred. “How about we take him out for half the time, then spend the other half just by ourselves? That way we can catch two birds with one paw, yes?” She offered, heart fluttering at the thought of spending time alone with him, cheering her up from the heartache of the past few days. |
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Nov 2, 2020 17:23:16 GMT -5
Dashclaw nodded and purred. "That sounds great. I wouldn't be surprised if he wanted to race either. I know I always wanted to race my mentor at that age."
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Post by Moonblazer on Nov 2, 2020 18:08:13 GMT -5
Dashclaw nodded and purred. "That sounds great. I wouldn't be surprised if he wanted to race either. I know I always wanted to race my mentor at that age." “Starclan, it’s been so long since I was an apprentice, let alone you. The first time you beat your mentor in a race, it’s the best feeling in the world.” Grasslight purred. |
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Nov 2, 2020 18:14:48 GMT -5
(I wish I remembered who his and Hare's mentor was)
Dashclaw nodded and puffed out his chest. "I gloated for a week after I beat my mentor the first time."
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Post by Moonblazer on Nov 2, 2020 18:40:23 GMT -5
(I wish I remembered who his and Hare's mentor was) Dashclaw nodded and puffed out his chest. "I gloated for a week after I beat my mentor the first time." (I can’t remember Grass’s mentor either. I know Stonepath’s was Hickoryfrost...hm...) “Oh? How was that? Did you get first pick of the prey pile when you got back to camp?” Grasslight chuckled, thinking fondly of the idea of what Dashclaw was probably like, back when he was a young apprentice. |
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