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Post by thistle on Mar 12, 2023 20:51:11 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." Despite himself, Palegaze let out a growl. "Are. You. Kidding me?" he grit out. "Not good enough? Not good enough?!" He crouched, red eyes boring into Eclipsesky's own like hot coals. Palegaze was proud of his normally level head, but it was nowhere to be found right now. Eclipsesky had insulted himself, and so had insulted the most important cat in Palegaze's life. And Palegaze was livid. "You may feel it's time to step down as WindClan's medicine cat, fine. You may say you're breaking the Code, fine." His words felt like flames pouring from his throat. "But I'd take on all of the cats in the Dark Forest with one paw before I let you believe you're not good enough." He let out a short, sarcastic laugh, shaking his head. "What a joke." |
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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 12, 2023 20:52:42 GMT -5
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." “Oh Starclan, they’re being all sappy.” Antbite gagged as he watched his parents give eachother affection. He was happy to have more siblings, but did they have to act all lovey all the time? “I think it’s sweet.” Soarshadow admitted with a gentle laugh, nudging his brother lightly. Weaselstride hummed her contentment, wishing she understood why such close affection and feelings seemed to come so naturally to her parents. She always wondered if and when she’d feel the kinds of things for other cats that most cats did, and yet, nothing. Antbite had mooned over many she-cats, Soarshadow was awful at hiding his little crushes on she-cats and toms lately, yet she had just never felt more than a desire to train to be the best Warrior she could be. Starclan never really held much of her focus, and as taboo as she knew the Dark Forest was, she was confident that she was using them far more than they could attempt to use her. She focused back on the happy moment. |
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Post by Willow on Mar 12, 2023 20:59:20 GMT -5
Before Eclipsesky could even register what he was doing, his paw swung out at Palegaze, claws fully extended. Eclipsesky's rage easily rose to meet Palegaze's, all the turmoil he had been building up inside reaching a boiling point and flowing over. "No, Palegaze! It will never be enough." he gritted out through bared teeth. "I don't deserve your sympathy. I'm breaking the code." He stopped, as he felt something wet drip down on his paw. He looked up, his mouth dropping in horror as he made eye contact with Palegaze. He had sliced Palegaze's muzzle open and he hadn't even noticed. He had made Palegaze bleed. "I-I'm sorry Palegaze. I didn't. I didn't mean to hurt you. Here, let me get my herbs. Let me fix it. Let me clean it." His voice rose in his hysterics, the disgust in himself growing even larger as he watched blood drip down on the moor below them. How could you do this to him?
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Post by Willow on Mar 12, 2023 21:04:17 GMT -5
“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.” Larkpaw puffed her chest out, equally as pleased with the praise from her parents. "I hope all the tunnels are okay. I haven't noticed anything strange when I've been out with Siltpath. Have you?" |
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Post by thistle on Mar 12, 2023 21:09:23 GMT -5
Palegaze blinked at Eclipsesky, his face a stone mask as he straightened to his full height. The moor had grown eerily silent, even the harsh gale falling to a dead standstill. He felt the rivulet of blood snake down his long muzzle, heard the fat drop spatter on the hard earth between his paws. And yet, he did not feel any physical pain. He only felt an aching sadness for the cat in front of him, the cat who had given everything he'd even had to offer to his Clan, and more.
"Eclipsesky...It's enough," he whispered gently. "It's always been enough."
He stepped forward again, wrapping his foreleg over Eclipsesky's shoulders and pulling him in towards him, sitting down as he felt his cousin's weight settle against his front. All of his anger, rage, and frustration bled out of him as his new wound did. He knew, deep down, that this was needed.
"You've always been enough."
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Post by Willow on Mar 12, 2023 21:18:28 GMT -5
Eclipsesky shook as his anger turned into fear and then despair as Palegaze pressed against him. Eclipsesky was silent as he let his tears run freely into his cousin's fur. "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry." As his tears fell to the ground below, he felt the pain he had been holding inside drift away, carried off in the wind of the moor. His shaking stilled as a calm came over him, he suddenly felt more himself than he had in moons. Pulling away from Palegaze, he searched his cousin's eyes for any sign of anger or hostility, when he found none he got to his paws, speaking softly "Please let me treat your wound. There's no way I can let that get infected."
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Post by thistle on Mar 12, 2023 21:41:32 GMT -5
Palegaze smiled softly, yet hesitated. He felt something shift in the wind; this was a turning point for Eclipsesky, and for him, too. He didn't want to forget it.
"All right," he said quietly. "But only the absolute minimum to prevent infection. I want this to be a reminder."
The new gash on his face spanned from above his left eye to just beside the right side of his mouth, crossing over the short scar he bore in the opposite diagonal from a training session, forming a lopsided 'X'. Eclipsesky had treated that one, too.
"A reminder that you're a lot stronger than you might think," he meowed. "And that we're two horribly stubborn cats." Palegaze chuckled, wincing as he began to feel the sting of the wound on his face.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Mar 13, 2023 13:57:22 GMT -5
"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." “Oh Starclan, they’re being all sappy.” Antbite gagged as he watched his parents give eachother affection. He was happy to have more siblings, but did they have to act all lovey all the time? “I think it’s sweet.” Soarshadow admitted with a gentle laugh, nudging his brother lightly. Weaselstride hummed her contentment, wishing she understood why such close affection and feelings seemed to come so naturally to her parents. She always wondered if and when she’d feel the kinds of things for other cats that most cats did, and yet, nothing. Antbite had mooned over many she-cats, Soarshadow was awful at hiding his little crushes on she-cats and toms lately, yet she had just never felt more than a desire to train to be the best Warrior she could be. Starclan never really held much of her focus, and as taboo as she knew the Dark Forest was, she was confident that she was using them far more than they could attempt to use her. She focused back on the happy moment. Dashclaw laughed at his son's comment. "Don't worry, Antbite, you'll get all sappy with a she-cat someday too." |
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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 13, 2023 14:19:30 GMT -5
“Oh Starclan, they’re being all sappy.” Antbite gagged as he watched his parents give eachother affection. He was happy to have more siblings, but did they have to act all lovey all the time? “I think it’s sweet.” Soarshadow admitted with a gentle laugh, nudging his brother lightly. Weaselstride hummed her contentment, wishing she understood why such close affection and feelings seemed to come so naturally to her parents. She always wondered if and when she’d feel the kinds of things for other cats that most cats did, and yet, nothing. Antbite had mooned over many she-cats, Soarshadow was awful at hiding his little crushes on she-cats and toms lately, yet she had just never felt more than a desire to train to be the best Warrior she could be. Starclan never really held much of her focus, and as taboo as she knew the Dark Forest was, she was confident that she was using them far more than they could attempt to use her. She focused back on the happy moment. Dashclaw laughed at his son's comment. "Don't worry, Antbite, you'll get all sappy with a she-cat someday too." “Not that sappy! No way!” Antbite scoffed, shaking his head with a grimace, though he startled a bit at Soarshadow’s gentle laugh at his side. “So all that mooning after Frostblossom and Hazelear you were doing to try and impress them the other day didn’t count?” “Well! That-… you!” Antbite stammered, before he shot back. “You’re one to talk, Soarshadow, with how you were acting all sappy when Crowfrost acknowledged you the other day, he didn’t even say anything besides giving that Crowfrost nod of his, and you were tripping over your paws about it.” “T-that’s not!…” Soarshadow squeaked, eyes wide, before he turned his head and puffed. “Whatever…” |
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Post by Foxstar26 on Mar 13, 2023 14:31:45 GMT -5
Heathersky looked at Ravenkit, the little Tom looked so much like his father. It pained her everyday to look at him and see Beetleclaw. “Those are rogue kits.” She spoke. “The warrior code says we have to help all kits, regardless of where they come from…” she trailed off.
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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 13, 2023 14:39:42 GMT -5
Heathersky looked at Ravenkit, the little Tom looked so much like his father. It pained her everyday to look at him and see Beetleclaw. “Those are rogue kits.” She spoke. “The warrior code says we have to help all kits, regardless of where they come from…” she trailed off. “I don’t like them.” Ravenkit decided with a small growl, fur puffing up like a black pinecone. He pushed back close to his mother’s leg. “Why was Brownleaf bringing them in if they’re rouge kits? Did he steal them?” He asked with a frown. |
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Post by Willow on Mar 13, 2023 15:15:08 GMT -5
Palegaze smiled softly, yet hesitated. He felt something shift in the wind; this was a turning point for Eclipsesky, and for him, too. He didn't want to forget it. "All right," he said quietly. "But only the absolute minimum to prevent infection. I want this to be a reminder." The new gash on his face spanned from above his left eye to just beside the right side of his mouth, crossing over the short scar he bore in the opposite diagonal from a training session, forming a lopsided 'X'. Eclipsesky had treated that one, too. "A reminder that you're a lot stronger than you might think," he meowed. "And that we're two horribly stubborn cats." Palegaze chuckled, wincing as he began to feel the sting of the wound on his face. Eclipsesky returned Palegaze's weak smile, getting to his paws. "Come on, we'll check the tunnels and catmint another day. Let's get back to camp. I really am sorry though, I want you to know that." |
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Post by thistle on Mar 13, 2023 17:54:34 GMT -5
Palegaze huffed, smiling as he gently flicked Eclipsesky's ear with his whip-like tail.
"I know," he rumbled. "And you know that I forgive you."
After a moment, he spoke again.
"I'm sorry, too. I should have been more...tactful."
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Post by Foxstar26 on Mar 13, 2023 19:45:01 GMT -5
“Because they are his kits.” Heathersky looked at Ravenkit. “Their mother was once our clan mate but she broke the code and became a rogue. Brownleaf continued to see her and brought the kits back.”
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Post by Willow on Mar 13, 2023 20:09:01 GMT -5
Eclipsesky bumped against Palegaze in a moment of rare affection, "You have nothing to apologize for. I still don't know how to look at Clovekit and not feel like I'm looking at Meadowbrook, but you've been right this whole time. I'll.. work on it."
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Post by thistle on Mar 13, 2023 20:49:12 GMT -5
"Thank you," said Palegaze. "I guess...you can try to look at her and see who Meadowbrook should have been, or who she used to be."
He padded along, still angling his body to block the wind as much as he could as the blood dried along his muzzle.
"Be honest," he meowed, a mischievous lilt to his voice. "Do you think this new scar will make me look cooler?"
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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 13, 2023 21:04:56 GMT -5
“Because they are his kits.” Heathersky looked at Ravenkit. “Their mother was once our clan mate but she broke the code and became a rogue. Brownleaf continued to see her and brought the kits back.” “He broke the code then!” Ravenkit hissed quietly, glaring at the kits and then at the den entrance. “You’re not supposed to go off talking to cats outside the Clan…” He suddenly blinked, reeling back to his mother’s words prior. “An old clanmate? How did she break the code? Did she get exiled?” He asked. |
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Post by Willow on Mar 13, 2023 22:00:08 GMT -5
Eclipsesky narrowed his eyes as he looked at Palegaze, feeling lighter than he had in a few sunrises as he joked with his cousin. "Certainly looks like you got into a proper fight. Just don't tell anyone it was me and you can make up any story you want. You single-handedly fought off a fox trying to attack us, a rogue was trying to cross our borders, whatever you want."
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Post by thistle on Mar 13, 2023 22:21:02 GMT -5
"Hmm, I don't know about lying to the whole Clan like that..." he mused, side-eying the medicine cat before chuckling. "Okay, okay. Though maybe something more believable. Maybe one of the barn cats wandered in, I gave them a warning, they tried to act tough. But ultimately, your incredibly talented cousin taught them a lesson, hm?"
"I'm glad we aren't fighting still," he said sincerely.
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Post by Willow on Mar 13, 2023 22:39:37 GMT -5
Eclipsesky nodded as they slipped back into camp. He headed into his den gathering some herbs to treat the wound as he called over his shoulder. "Me too Palegaze. You mean a lot to me, I was being a stubborn furball for thinking that I could get along okay without you."
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Post by Foxstar26 on Mar 13, 2023 23:07:51 GMT -5
“Yes she was exiled.” Heathersky looked at him. “She did something very bad, something that is unforgivable.” She spoke, being vague on purpose.
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Post by thistle on Mar 13, 2023 23:19:35 GMT -5
Palegaze slipped in behind him, glad to give his eyes a rest in the darkness of the medicine den.
"You couldn't last a moon without me," he joked, sitting still so Eclipsesky could address his wound. "I was being stupid to ignore your feelings for my own, though. Either way, I'm glad I've got you with me. Though maybe it's a good thing I've gotten an apprentice, I was afraid you and I would become hermits that only talked to each other!" he chuckled.
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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 14, 2023 6:14:38 GMT -5
“Yes she was exiled.” Heathersky looked at him. “She did something very bad, something that is unforgivable.” She spoke, being vague on purpose. Ravenkit, now immensely curious, looked at Heathersky with curious and concerned blue eyes. “Very bad? What did she do?” He bristled his fur, narrowing his eyes. “Will she do it again?” |
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Post by lunapaw🐾 on Mar 14, 2023 9:51:53 GMT -5
Mousepelt
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The tom padded over to Swallowtail, who appeared to be resting atop a small rock. Her eyes popped open as Mouspelt stood before her. "Hello." She rasped. Mousepelt nodded as a greeting in return. "Would you wish to go hunting with me?" He asked, smiling at the she-cat. "I'd be delighted." Swallowtail replied, stretching as she leapt to her paws. The two accompanied one another to the forest, and Mousepelt was beyond thrilled to have company. He rather admired the she-cat, and thought she was quite beautiful. He had hoped to get to know her better. |
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Post by Willow on Mar 14, 2023 10:25:56 GMT -5
Palegaze slipped in behind him, glad to give his eyes a rest in the darkness of the medicine den. "You couldn't last a moon without me," he joked, sitting still so Eclipsesky could address his wound. "I was being stupid to ignore your feelings for my own, though. Either way, I'm glad I've got you with me. Though maybe it's a good thing I've gotten an apprentice, I was afraid you and I would become hermits that only talked to each other!" he chuckled. Eclipsesky snorted, shaking his head as he gathered his sweet-sedge and began to chew it into a poultice. He looked longingly at the goldenrod but knew Palegaze would be furious if he found out Eclipsesky had done more than the bare minimum for the wound, and as the flower only grew in greenleaf, his stock was running low. Eclipsesky carefully applied the poultice to the wound and placed a cobweb on top to keep it in place. He took his time, placing the cobweb just right so the web would not interfere with Palegaze's vision. Satisified with his work, he stepped back and nodded to his cousin. "I've always been a hermit, the whole clan knows that. It's only saps like you, Dawnshadow and Silverspirit who can get me out of this den for more than half a sunrise. I'm glad you have Finchpaw now though, I know you're going to be a great mentor." |
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Post by thistle on Mar 14, 2023 11:13:40 GMT -5
Palegaze sat stone still as Eclipsesky worked, wiggling his nose to get used to the dressing on his face. He warmed under his cousin's praise.
"Heh, thanks," he said. "And you know for a fact I don't intend to stop pulling you out of here anytime soon, even if it's by your whiskers."
Their conversation lulled for a moment, then Palegaze spoke up again.
"Did you mean what you said about stepping down?" he asked bluntly.
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Post by Willow on Mar 14, 2023 13:11:11 GMT -5
Eclipsesky immediately tensed at Palegaze's question. He should be used to blunt questions after having Stormfury and Palegaze as best friends, yet it still shocked him that he would bring it up again so soon. Eclipesesky took a deep breath and gave a small nod. He had meant every word. "Berrywatcher is disappointed in me, I saw him at the last half-moon. Silverspirit.. she wants me to be her mate, I didn't want to treat Clovekit because of who her mother was. I can't do this anymore Palegaze, the guilt is eating at me more and more every day."
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Post by Foxstar26 on Mar 14, 2023 13:17:26 GMT -5
(Dawnshadow appears from the shadows and smacks Eclipsesky: “incorrect you can’t step down! You are worthy!”)
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Post by Foxstar26 on Mar 14, 2023 13:17:59 GMT -5
“I will tell you when you are older.” Heathersky looked at Ravenkit. “But no she is gone now and she will never be able to hurt another cat again.”
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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 14, 2023 13:28:21 GMT -5
“I will tell you when you are older.” Heathersky looked at Ravenkit. “But no she is gone now and she will never be able to hurt another cat again.” "Why can't you tell me now? I can handle anything, Ashenkit and I are the oldest kits in the nursery." Ravenkit argued, stubborn to a fault, just like his father had been. He even shared the same quirked scowl, and the way he tapped his spiky tail, three times upon the ground in his frustration. It was good to know this bad cat was gone for good, but he didn't like not knowing everything. |
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