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Post by Icefire15 on Mar 28, 2021 19:35:50 GMT -5
Eaglekit pounced at the mossball, but misjudged her jump and landed clumsily. The kit rolled and kicked out at the mossball before running into Sandfall’s legs. She looked up at the warrior with wide eyes, “Sorry.” She squeaked, standing up and shaking her fur out.
“Hello, Sandfall.” Soulspirit mewed, “Thank you for bringing us some prey.”
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Post by Willow on Mar 28, 2021 19:59:44 GMT -5
Sandfall laughed as Eaglekit knocked into him, he gently rolled the ball back over to her, crouching down to her level. "It's alright, that was a mighty leap for a kit your size. I bet you'll be a strong warrior." he mewed kindly before nodding to Soulspirit. "You're welcome. Anything else I can help you with?"
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Post by Icefire15 on Mar 28, 2021 20:14:33 GMT -5
Eaglekit stood up straight and lifted her head proudly at Sandfall’s compliment, “I’ll be the strongest and the fastest in WindClan!” She declared, pouncing on the mossball and batting at it again.
Soulspirit purred at her kit and shook her head at the warrior, “No, thank you, Sandfall.” She mewed.
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Post by Willow on Mar 28, 2021 20:18:53 GMT -5
Sandfall dipped his head to Soulspirit before turning back to Eaglekit, "You keep practicing then so you can make that happen!" The tom then turned, locking eyes with Whispersong, curious at why the she-cat was looking at him he trotted over to her, "Hello Whispersong, How are you today?"
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Post by Icefire15 on Mar 28, 2021 21:33:48 GMT -5
“I will!” Eaglekit squeaked, chasing after the mossball.
Whispersong gave a slight jolt when Sandfall’s eyes met hers and felt her pelt warm in embarrassment at having been caught staring, “H-hi, Sandfall.” She mewed, “I’m alright, how are you?”
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Post by Willow on Mar 28, 2021 21:38:27 GMT -5
Sandfall flicked his tail, caught off-gaurd by her sudden shyness. "I'm good, just delivering some prey. Isn't Eaglekit cute?" he mewed with a quiet purr. "I miss when Sagefoot's kits were young, I liked playing with them."
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Post by Firebelly on Mar 29, 2021 9:55:01 GMT -5
Frostpetal followed his gaze to their children, and gave a small chuckle. "Thank you for thinking of me." She said, pulling the rabbit closer. "Would you like to share?" "I always think of you," Harewhisker shrugged awkwardly, but couldn't quite meet her gaze, not after the spat they had when the kits were born. "I don't want to intrude." Frostpetal frowned slightly. "If I thought sharing with was intruding, I wouldn't have asked you to share with me." She said softly, not meeting his gaze either. "You probably already ate, I'm sorry I just assumed..." Her voice trailed off as she pulled the rabbit closer but didn't take a bite. |
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Mar 29, 2021 10:06:37 GMT -5
"No, I..." Harewhisker awkwardly flicked his ear. He should've just said yes and shut up instead of opening his fat mouth and making things worse. He moved closer to her and laid down that their pelts were barely brushing. The way he had walked, he was checking his every pawstep as if the kits would suddenly be there for him to step on. "I haven't eaten."
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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 29, 2021 10:09:52 GMT -5
"It's a wonder that he and Swiftstar have been able to handle everything so well. We're lucky to have such steady leadership during these times." Grasslight purred, thinking fondly of her uncle, before she blinked up at her mate. "Hm. Perhaps after we all run together, you and I could stroll along the territory together." She winked, giggling a bit as Soarpaw's nose crinkled with discomfort. "Mama, that's so weird. All that sappy stuff is weird..." He complained softly, though there was no venom in the gentle tom's words. Dashclaw flicked his ear at the mention of Swiftstar and he kept quiet on the topic of the leader. "I would love to walk the territory with you," he purred. "It's been too long." “Then it’s a plan. I think you need some time to just relax and run.” Grasslight mewed kindly, looking at Dashclaw with a twinge of sympathy. It must have been difficult to switch between ranks so suddenly, and she knew how prideful and desperate to please he could be. She glanced at Soarpaw, who had begun to run around the moor again. “He’s got as much energy as I do, yet he’s so quiet about it.” She giggled fondly. |
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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 29, 2021 10:11:13 GMT -5
Larkpaw giggled at the image of Juniperpaw sticking her head out like a mole. "You would look pretty cute like that." she teased. "Have you started to learn how to hunt using the tunnels? Twigtail tried to explain it to me, but we haven't gotten that far yet. It sounds so complicated!" Sagefoot snickered as they approached their daughters, still having their own conversation. "What are you two doing?" she asked lightly, flicking her tail over both of their ears. Juniperpaw had been about to answer her sister, only to jump in surprise when her mother’s voice sounded suddenly. “You spooked me, Mama!” She complained weakly, before she relaxed and gave an awkward look. “Uhm...We’re talking about moles and sand.” She summarized. |
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Post by Willow on Mar 29, 2021 10:37:16 GMT -5
Sagewhisker twitched her whiskers in amusement "Moles and sand huh?" she mewed before looking back at her mate, "Do you two want to head back to camp and rest? Or do you want to explore the tunnels some more?"
Larkpaw hummed as she thought, looking to Juniperpaw for her answer.
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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 29, 2021 10:42:41 GMT -5
Sagewhisker twitched her whiskers in amusement "Moles and sand huh?" she mewed before looking back at her mate, "Do you two want to head back to camp and rest? Or do you want to explore the tunnels some more?" Larkpaw hummed as she thought, looking to Juniperpaw for her answer. “I’m pretty tired.” Juniperpaw admitted, and the thought of getting some rest back in camp sounded ideal to her. “I think we can head back. Just in case Birchstep wants to take me out later.” “That sounds fine to me.” Stonepath nodded, approaching his daughters and looking at them for a long moment before he finally spoke. His mew was deep, but gentle as he admitted. “Seeing you both exploring so happily is all I could ever ask for. You both make me very proud...I hope you always know this, no matter where you are.” |
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Post by Willow on Mar 29, 2021 11:08:56 GMT -5
Larkpaw darted forward to press against her father. "Tunneling is so much fun! I can see why you and Mama love it so much." she murmured.
Sagefoot purred, moving over to Juniperpaw to lick the top of her head, unable to stop the motherly urge, "You two are both so big already. I can't wait to see what you accomplish."
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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 29, 2021 11:13:34 GMT -5
“We also love it because it gives us some peace and quiet from rowdy Moor-Runners.” Stonepath smirked ever so slightly, watching Sagefoot as she groomed Juniperpaw. He leaned down to do the same for Larkpaw.
“Mama! I already cleaned myself...” Juniperpaw fretted softly, before a small purr escaped her at her mother’s words. “Thank you. I promise I’ll work really hard to be a great Warrior.”
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Post by Firebelly on Mar 29, 2021 11:17:54 GMT -5
Swiftstar stood and let out a sigh. Well I suppose now is as good a time as ever. He thought to himself before taking a deep breath and jumping onto tall rock. He took a moment to catch his breath as his lungs threatened to send him into another coughing fit, but after a moment he cleared his throat and yowled "Let all cats old enough to run above and below the moors gather here beneath me for a clan meeting!"
Frostpetal flicked her ear and then slowly leaned down to take a bite from the rabbit. She pushed it a bit closer so it was in the middle of the two of them, and glanced over at her kits. Great StarClan, what if Harewhisker and I stay awkward like this forever? she thought, her whiskers twitching as she chewed Will our kits understand?
Silverspirit padded over towards Swiftstar, her ears pricked at his call. Fawnspots, Sunstep, Fireblaze and Dustfire all gathered as well.
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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 29, 2021 11:20:41 GMT -5
Thorndash and Cinderscar looked up from their conversation, the latter having been about to go to the nursery to check on his kits. Swiftstar’s announcement made them turn though.
Antpaw and Weaselpaw stopped their battle practicing to look up at their leader, as Rookpaw and Cobblepaw shared a curious glance.
Blacktail glanced upwards at his leader, though a knowing look filled his eyes, accepting what he knew would be coming.
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Post by Foxstar26 on Mar 29, 2021 11:21:50 GMT -5
Hey what’s going on)
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Post by Willow on Mar 29, 2021 11:22:07 GMT -5
Fallowmeadow looked up in surprise, wondering what the meeting was about, she carefully picked her way to the front of the crowd, offering her mate a smile from down below.
Wolfstep picked his way forward to settle beside Fallowmeadow.
Eclipsesky peaked his head out of the medicine cat den, settling down outside the entrance for the meeting.
Sandfall looked over from where he was sitting with Whispersong, turning to hear the meeting.
Goldheart lurked at the back of the crowd, frowning as he thought about what this meeting could be about.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Mar 29, 2021 11:22:37 GMT -5
Harewhisker was about to take a bite of the rabbit when he heard Swiftstar's call. He flicked his ear and silently sighed. "I'll go see what that's about..." He mewed quietly. He got up and slipped out of the den to listen to the clan leader.
Dashclaw smiled back at his mate and was about to reply about their son when he heard Swiftstar's voice carry up from the camp. He looked back toward the hollow. "Wonder what that's about."
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Post by Foxstar26 on Mar 29, 2021 11:25:33 GMT -5
Hazelear moved to sit next to Swiftsun, the two turning their attention towards Swiftstar. “Wonder what’s going on.” Swiftsun murmured to his friend.
Birchstep was walking into camp with a rabbit. He saw the meeting and moved to place the prey down before setting down near Breezefoot.
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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 29, 2021 11:26:36 GMT -5
“Should we go see? Oi, Soarpaw!” Grasslight called to their son. “Run on back to camp and go see what Swiftstar has to say. We’ll catch up to you, got it?” She asked. Soarpaw nodded quickly, bounding away down the hill towards the camp.
“We came in just in time it seems.” Stonepath murmured as he pushed into camp, looking up at Swiftstar curiously before glancing at Sagefoot and their daughters.
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Post by Frozen on Mar 29, 2021 11:34:44 GMT -5
Hickoryfrost sat down quietly.
Slushfur sat, wondering what was going to happen, while Gustpaw and Silverpaw sat nearby.
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Post by Willow on Mar 29, 2021 11:38:19 GMT -5
Sagefoot hurried to sit down on the side of the crowd next to Stonepath, glad they had arrived just in time.
Larkpaw settled down next to her parents and sister curiously.
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Post by Firebelly on Mar 29, 2021 11:45:13 GMT -5
((lol I was going to drag this out but yall got online lol))
Frostpetal dipped her head in acknowledgement as Harewhisker picked his way out of the den. She set her head down on her paws, wishing she could join her mate....not that he would want her there anyway. She pushed the rabbit away.
Swiftstar waited for the clan to gather before continuing on. "Firstly, I wanted to express how proud I am of all of you for working so tirelessly to rebuild the camp after the fire. You have worked so hard, and your dedication is so visible that I am incredibly proud to be your leader." He took a moment before he continued on. As much as he meant the first part of his speech...part of him knew he was just delaying the inevitable. He sighed, gathered his thoughts, and continued. "I have spoken with Blacktail, and he has expressed to me that it is his desire to give up his warrior title and join the elders." He turned to Blacktail for his next words "Blacktail, is it your wish to give up your rank as deputy to go join the elders?"
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Post by Willow on Mar 29, 2021 11:47:05 GMT -5
Fallowmeadow's eyes widened, not expecting that to be the topic of the meeting at all.
Wolfstep flicked his ears, leaning over to his mother and whispering, "I wonder if he picked a replacement already."
Sagefoot gasped, gazing around the crowd for suitable replacements, several came to mind as she looked over her clanmates.
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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 29, 2021 11:52:51 GMT -5
“Yes...” Blacktail mewed clearly, letting his tail wrap slowly around his paws as he looked up at Swiftstar. He did not look at his clanmates yet, his resolve refusing to waver. He knew this was the right thing to do.
“It is my wish, Swiftstar. I am getting too old to promise the clan my best as their deputy. I know that there are countless others who can take the position...It is why I am not afraid to step down from it.”
Rookpaw blinked with shock as Cobblepaw made a noise of surprise. Their father was retiring? Of all things, he didn’t expect that! A twinge of sadness filled him...how had he not noticed how much older and more tired his father had seemed?
Splashstone bristled lightly, a feeling of disdain filling him. Blacktail was wise beyond years, an ideal cat amongst tunnelers. He was retiring? The thought of losing that representation was difficult, especially with so many skilled Moor-Runners Swiftstar could choose from.
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Post by Frozen on Mar 29, 2021 11:58:55 GMT -5
Gotta go to class, ahhh)
Slushfur blinked in surprise. The two hadn’t talked about this, but perhaps Blacktail wanted to keep it a secret until everyone found out. The decision made her downcast, as he certainly deserved his position, but maybe now they would be able to spend more time together. Maybe I should consider retiring as well...
Gustpaw and Silverpaw looked surprised as well, sad that their father wouldn’t be deputy anymore.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Mar 29, 2021 12:03:43 GMT -5
Harewhisker blinked in surprise in hearing that Blacktail was stepping down. Was that wise? Blacktail had a lot of experience. Blacktail stood for the tunnelers. Who better would replace him? I suppose with Swiftstar learning to tunnel now... he let the thought trail off. Sure, Swiftstar was learning the ways of all his clanmates, but they hadn't done that many training sessions.
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Post by Firebelly on Mar 29, 2021 12:10:12 GMT -5
Swiftstar nodded, a sadness filling his eyes as he continued on. "Your Clan honors you and the service you have given us. You have been a wise deputy, a skilled tunneler, a patient mentor, and a very good friend." He took a moment to clear a lump in his throat that was slowly becoming more and more unavoidable. "I call upon StarClan to give you many, many moons of rest." He dipped his head to the now former deputy and paused before continuing.
Fireblaze sat down next to Goldheart and wrapped her tail around her paws. "Who do you think he'll pick as a replacement?" She whispered, glancing around at her clanmates.
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Post by Willow on Mar 29, 2021 12:12:25 GMT -5
Goldheart flicked his tail in annoyance, "Probably one of our golden siblings with our luck." he answered bitterly.
Jasmineheart rested her tail-tip of Splashstone's shoulder "Don't get so heated yet." she mewed quietly. "You don't know whose replacing him. Could be you for all you know." she teased.
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