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Post by thistle on Mar 12, 2023 17:44:44 GMT -5
Eclipsesky seemed to relax as they padded across the open moor, away from the kits and the crowdedness of camp. "They're staying, so I'll have to get over it I guess." The cold leafbare wind blew strong across the moor, making the small tom shiver. "I don't want to hate them you know." Sensing Eclipsesky relax, Palegaze could feel the tension in his shoulders easing and moved to block the wind as they walked. But even so, something was still clouding the air between them. "I know," Palegaze meowed evenly. "And yet, it feels as if you won't try to stop it, either." |
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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 12, 2023 17:56:02 GMT -5
Sagefoot purred, she couldn't help but smile at Stonepath's compliments when he sounded so genuine. "You're going to inflate my ego you know. I'm going to start walking around like I'm leader if you keep talking to me like that. I do appreciate your support though, more than you could ever know. I don't think I could do this without you." “You say that, but one day it could be your future.” Stonepath mewed lightly, though his light smile showcased his response to her light teasing. “All I ever want is to make you happy, and make your life as stress-free as I can. You will always have my support.” He twined his tail with hers, and glanced over to where Juniperpaw and Larkpaw were talking. “Our daughters will do well to learn from you, that all Windclan cats should be respected, and that conflict isn’t always the answer.” |
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Post by Willow on Mar 12, 2023 18:14:10 GMT -5
Eclipsesky looked down, glaring at the grass as they walked. "She took everything from me Palegaze. Stormfury, I-I loved him. And, I thought that maybe he loved me too." The admission hung heavy in the air, Eclipsesky had never even admitted those words to himself before, yet there they were seeming to carve a deeper hole in his chest with each step towards the twolegplace. "Obviously I was wrong, he has kits with Cherryvine now." The medicine cat looked completely defeated, his eyes were dull and tired, his tail hung limp behind him with ears flat against his head. "How am I suppose to just let that go?"
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Post by Foxstar26 on Mar 12, 2023 18:27:48 GMT -5
Heathersky sat outside the nursery, expression unreadable. Swiftstar was just going to let the kits of a traitor into the clan? The very cat who took Beetleclaw from her? She shook her head. Those kits were innocent. She tried to remind herself.
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Post by Willow on Mar 12, 2023 18:28:32 GMT -5
Sagefoot smiled as she looked upon their daughters. They were always so eager to learn and provide for their clan. "That's all I want. To be a good role model to them, and show them how to live peacefully. I hope they never have to know war or countless battles. You have done just as well in being a cat for them to look up to. They adore you."
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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 12, 2023 18:38:34 GMT -5
Heathersky sat outside the nursery, expression unreadable. Swiftstar was just going to let the kits of a traitor into the clan? The very cat who took Beetleclaw from her? She shook her head. Those kits were innocent. She tried to remind herself. Ravenkit found himself unable to look away from the new kits that were brought in. Something about them made his skin prickle. He could tell his mother wasn’t too happy about them either. He nudged Heathersky with his paws and asked her. “Who are they? Why did Brownleaf bring… them, into here? I don’t like how they smell.” He growled. |
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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 12, 2023 18:42:10 GMT -5
Sagefoot smiled as she looked upon their daughters. They were always so eager to learn and provide for their clan. "That's all I want. To be a good role model to them, and show them how to live peacefully. I hope they never have to know war or countless battles. You have done just as well in being a cat for them to look up to. They adore you." Stonepath actually seemed to fluster ever so slightly at his mate’s words. He was very soft for his daughters, enough that just looking at them brought him waves of pride. He looked at Sagefoot and mewed. “I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect family. I imagine we must look quite sappy if anyone is listening to us.” He teased with a light chuckle. |
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Post by thistle on Mar 12, 2023 18:56:35 GMT -5
Eclipsesky looked down, glaring at the grass as they walked. "She took everything from me Palegaze. Stormfury, I-I loved him. And, I thought that maybe he loved me too." The admission hung heavy in the air, Eclipsesky had never even admitted those words to himself before, yet there they were seeming to carve a deeper hole in his chest with each step towards the twolegplace. "Obviously I was wrong, he has kits with Cherryvine now." The medicine cat looked completely defeated, his eyes were dull and tired, his tail hung limp behind him with ears flat against his head. "How am I suppose to just let that go?" Palegaze felt his chest squeeze with Eclipsesky's admission. He'd known, of course, but he hadn't known. "Oh, Eclipse..." he breathed, heart aching for his heartbroken kin. He wasn't sure what to say, but he tried anyway. "Maybe...he did, once. Just because he has a family now, doesn't mean he didn't love you when he was still here." Palegaze cringed as he spoke. StarClan, that's somehow even worse! |
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Post by Willow on Mar 12, 2023 19:24:13 GMT -5
Sagefoot leaned her head on Stonepath's shoulder as they gazed upon the clan. "It seems like just a few sunrises ago when they were little kits curled at the side of my belly. I'm so proud of the she-cats their growing up to be. I don't care if we sound sappy, I think we deserve some happiness." Sagefoot felt a strange sadness grow within her as she realized it was probably not going to be possible for them to raise any more kits now that she was the deputy. She had a duty to fulfill to their clan, there was no way she could be tucked away within the nursery for moons.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Mar 12, 2023 19:28:49 GMT -5
Dashclaw swelled with pride watching his kits become warriors. He cheered the loudest for them. Grasslight looked at Dashclaw once more, the excitement of their kits becoming Warriors reminding her of why she had already been rather emotional before Brownleaf had even brought in kits to the camp. This was because she had just learned that she was expecting kits again, and wasn't sure when it was a good time to approach him about it. She had enjoyed her moons out of the nursery, but she was excited all over again, having loved seeing her first litter grow. This must have been why her own mother, Rainfeather, had remained as a permanent Queen after her second litter. The feeling of caring for kits was a powerful one. She slowly padded to his side, waiting for their kits to approach them before she would decide to tell all four of them the news. "I can't believe they're already warriors." Dashclaw shook his head slowly. He leaned toward Grasslight, but couldn't take his eyes off his kits. Antbite, Weaselstride, and Soarshadow. He knew they'd make the Clan proud! A light chuckle escaped his throat. "Almost makes me feel old." |
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Post by Willow on Mar 12, 2023 19:29:14 GMT -5
Eclipsesky gave a short laugh, the noise cutting off harshly. "I'm a medicine cat. I shouldn't be in love with anyone, but I let myself fall for him anyway and then got my heart crushed when Meadowbrook got him exiled." His voice was laced in venom as he spoke her name, he had never sounded so disgusted.
He shook his head, thinking about Silverspirit's confession. "I've grown used to disappointment, but seeing Clovekit look exactly like her is like staring an enemy right in the face. I know Clovekit didn't do anything to me or anything to the clan. She's barely a few sunrises old for Starclan's sake but whatever I do, that hatred won't go away Palegaze. How do I make it go away?" Eclipsesky looked up at Palegaze for the first time, his eyes pleading for help from his cousin.
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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 12, 2023 19:30:33 GMT -5
“We’ve been through alot… with our kin, and our clanmates. You’re right. We do deserve this happiness.” Stonepath agreed, comforted by Sagefoot’s closeness, and thanking Starclan that he was lucky enough to be the cat she loved. He purred lightly as he saw Juniperpaw scampering towards them. “Looks like they saw us looking.”
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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 12, 2023 19:34:34 GMT -5
Grasslight looked at Dashclaw once more, the excitement of their kits becoming Warriors reminding her of why she had already been rather emotional before Brownleaf had even brought in kits to the camp. This was because she had just learned that she was expecting kits again, and wasn't sure when it was a good time to approach him about it. She had enjoyed her moons out of the nursery, but she was excited all over again, having loved seeing her first litter grow. This must have been why her own mother, Rainfeather, had remained as a permanent Queen after her second litter. The feeling of caring for kits was a powerful one. She slowly padded to his side, waiting for their kits to approach them before she would decide to tell all four of them the news. "I can't believe they're already warriors." Dashclaw shook his head slowly. He leaned toward Grasslight, but couldn't take his eyes off his kits. Antbite, Weaselstride, and Soarshadow. He knew they'd make the Clan proud! A light chuckle escaped his throat. "Almost makes me feel old." “You’re not old at all.” Soarshadow had padded towards his mother ans father right when he caught the end of Dashclaw’s statement. He looked at them with a gentle purr. “Just not as fast as me, is all.” “Look! Soarshadow actually having confidence! It’s a miracle!” Antbite cackled, earning a gentle cuff from his little brother. Weaselstride approached more quietly, but basked in her parents’ proud gazes. “That’s… not the only news for the evening. I’m glad you’re all here, and I’m so so proud.” Grasslight started, letting the words spill from her as she looked at Dashclaw. “And Soarshadow’s right, you’re not old, especially since… well, I might have a surprise that will make you feel younger again.” |
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Mar 12, 2023 19:38:07 GMT -5
"Oh? You think you're as speedy as your old pop?" Dashclaw chuckled when his kits padded up. He raised a paw at Antbite. "Ah, every cat has the confidence to take on all AdderClan once they become a warrior, you can't blame your brother." His chuckles died down when he looked at his mate. Dashclaw furrowed his brow and tilted his head in confusion. "A surprise to make me feel young? Don't tell me you've found a magical puddle of youth."
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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 12, 2023 19:45:12 GMT -5
“I’ve certainly got the confidence to take on Adderclan.” Antbite boasted, though he looked just as curiously at his mother when she spoke.
Grasslight looked at Dashclaw with a soft gleam to her eyes. “As nice as a puddle of youth sounds, I was thinking more along the lines of the fact that you’ll have new kits in a few moons, seeing as I’m expecting kits again.” She admitted.
Soarshadow blinked dumbly, and Weaselstride snapped right out of her thoughts completely as the words registered.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Mar 12, 2023 19:49:26 GMT -5
Dashclaw blinked at her. "Wait...What?"
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Post by thistle on Mar 12, 2023 19:53:48 GMT -5
Eclipsesky gave a short laugh, the noise cutting off harshly. "I'm a medicine cat. I shouldn't be in love with anyone, but I let myself fall for him anyway and then got my heart crushed when Meadowbrook got him exiled." His voice was laced in venom as he spoke her name, he had never sounded so disgusted. He shook his head, thinking about Silverspirit's confession. "I've grown used to disappointment, but seeing Clovekit look exactly like her is like staring an enemy right in the face. I know Clovekit didn't do anything to me or anything to the clan. She's barely a few sunrises old for Starclan's sake but whatever I do, that hatred won't go away Palegaze. How do I make it go away?" Eclipsesky looked up at Palegaze for the first time, his eyes pleading for help from his cousin. (brb crying over this poor boy) Never having loved nor been loved himself by a prospective mate, Palegaze felt himself at a loss for an idea of what to do or how to relate. "I don't know," he rasped. He leaned forward, resting his head over Eclipsesky's. "Like I'd said...it's hard to deny what our hearts want," he said gently. "You can look at her and choose to see Clovekit; not her mother, not Brownleaf, not the hurt. Just...a kit." |
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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 12, 2023 19:54:49 GMT -5
Dashclaw blinked at her. "Wait...What?" “Aaand there’s the mind pause. It’s okay, just give it a moment.” Grasslight blinked sheepishly, before giving a small purr. “I’ll repeat it though. I’m expecting our second litter.” “We’re gonna have more siblings?!” Antbite boomed, looking delighted as he looked between his mother and father. |
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Mar 12, 2023 19:56:43 GMT -5
"Oh." Dashclaw blinked. "OH!" He braced himself. "You're...Already--I mean...Again?" He flattened his ears. Happy, just flustered. "Are you sure?"
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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 12, 2023 20:03:31 GMT -5
“Well, I had the same symptoms as my first pregnancy, and Dawnshadow verified it, right before… Brownleaf brought his kits into camp.” Grasslight’s voice grew a bit wavering at that, but she quickly shook it away. “I’ve felt off-balanced the past few days too, and you kind of just know. So… yes. I’m super sure.” She looked brightly at Dashclaw.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Mar 12, 2023 20:15:21 GMT -5
Dashclaw grinned from ear to ear. He pressed against Grasslight as a purr erupted from his throat. "This is great news, Grasslight. I already can't wait to meet them."
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Post by Willow on Mar 12, 2023 20:16:05 GMT -5
“We’ve been through alot… with our kin, and our clanmates. You’re right. We do deserve this happiness.” Stonepath agreed, comforted by Sagefoot’s closeness, and thanking Starclan that he was lucky enough to be the cat she loved. He purred lightly as he saw Juniperpaw scampering towards them. “Looks like they saw us looking.” Sagefoot smiled at Juniperpaw and Larkpaw as they trotted over to them. "Hello you two, are you dreaming about your own ceremony now?" Larkpaw pressed against Stonepath and then Sagefoot, giggling quietly. "Of course! We still have a lot to learn before then though." |
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Post by Willow on Mar 12, 2023 20:22:28 GMT -5
Eclipsesky stilled, taking a deep breath as he let Palegaze's comforting presence wash over him. "Just a kit. She's just a kit." Eclipsesky felt tears well up in his eyes as he repeated the phrase over and over again in his head. "I don't think I'm fit to be a medicine cat anymore." His voice broke as he admitted his worst fear. Everything that he had dreamed of, everything he had worked for, ruined by his own stupid thoughts and emotions. Eclipsesky couldn't help but feel disgusted with himself.
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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 12, 2023 20:23:07 GMT -5
Dashclaw grinned from ear to ear. He pressed against Grasslight as a purr erupted from his throat. "This is great news, Grasslight. I already can't wait to meet them." Grasslight purred louder, happy that Dashclaw was happy too. She brushed her muzzle close to his and mewed. “With how wonderfully you did with these three, I have no doubt you’ll do just as well with our new ones.” |
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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 12, 2023 20:25:29 GMT -5
“We’ve been through alot… with our kin, and our clanmates. You’re right. We do deserve this happiness.” Stonepath agreed, comforted by Sagefoot’s closeness, and thanking Starclan that he was lucky enough to be the cat she loved. He purred lightly as he saw Juniperpaw scampering towards them. “Looks like they saw us looking.” Sagefoot smiled at Juniperpaw and Larkpaw as they trotted over to them. "Hello you two, are you dreaming about your own ceremony now?" Larkpaw pressed against Stonepath and then Sagefoot, giggling quietly. "Of course! We still have a lot to learn before then though." “I’m always thinking about it.” Juniperpaw sighed dreamily as she sat down in front of Sagefoot, purring softly. “Sometimes it feels like it’s forever away. But I know Tunnelers can’t afford to miss any training, so… I guess we just have to take it day by day.” She admitted. She looked at Larkpaw and purred. “Larkpaw’s doing super well.” |
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Post by thistle on Mar 12, 2023 20:27:26 GMT -5
Eclipsesky stilled, taking a deep breath as he let Palegaze's comforting presence wash over him. "Just a kit. She's just a kit." Eclipsesky felt tears well up in his eyes as he repeated the phrase over and over again in his head. "I don't think I'm fit to be a medicine cat anymore." His voice broke as he admitted his worst fear. Everything that he had dreamed of, everything he had worked for, ruined by his own stupid thoughts and emotions. Eclipsesky couldn't help but feel disgusted with himself. Palegaze choked, blindsided by Eclipsesky's words. "You- what?!" he sputtered. "Not fit to- Eclipsesky, you can't be serious!" He moved to stand in front of his cousin, ducking his head to meet his wet eyes. "...Talk to me. Please." |
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Post by Willow on Mar 12, 2023 20:35:51 GMT -5
Larkpaw tapped her tail on Juniperpaw's shoulder, smiling wide at her sister. "So is she! Birchstep said she's learning how to reinforce the tunnels really well."
Sagefoot nodded, listening to her daughters intently. "Of course, you both are doing well, you both are putting everything you have into your training. I can tell."
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Post by Willow on Mar 12, 2023 20:40:46 GMT -5
Eclipsesky tried to meet Palegaze's eyes but fell short, staring into his cousin's chest instead, eyes glazed with tears. "I'm not fit to be Windclan's medicine cat anymore. I'm breaking the medicine cat code for loving another cat and it's eating at me Palegaze. Now, I'm breaking the code by hating a defenseless kit? I'm supposed to be a neutral cat in the clan who cares for everyone regardless of borders and backgrounds. Dawnshadow has proven herself time and time again that she can be the medicine cat, I should step down. My training and good intentions aren't good enough anymore. I'm not good enough."
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Mar 12, 2023 20:41:55 GMT -5
Dashclaw grinned from ear to ear. He pressed against Grasslight as a purr erupted from his throat. "This is great news, Grasslight. I already can't wait to meet them." Grasslight purred louder, happy that Dashclaw was happy too. She brushed her muzzle close to his and mewed. “With how wonderfully you did with these three, I have no doubt you’ll do just as well with our new ones.” "Ha!" Dashclaw laughed lightheartedly. "You give me too much credit, my love. Our kits only turned into fine warriors because of you." He pressed his nose to hers. "Whatever our next kits are like. I know they'll do us proud." |
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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 12, 2023 20:47:06 GMT -5
Larkpaw tapped her tail on Juniperpaw's shoulder, smiling wide at her sister. "So is she! Birchstep said she's learning how to reinforce the tunnels really well." Sagefoot nodded, listening to her daughters intently. "Of course, you both are doing well, you both are putting everything you have into your training. I can tell." “Oh, I’m not all that skilled.” Juniperpaw flustered, lifting her paw up to rub lightly at her nose as she warmed under the praise of her sister and mother. “What’s important is that you both support eachother.” Stonepath mewed, reaching out to press his muzzle to both his daughters’ heads. “Your mother and I couldn’t be prouder, of both of you.” |
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