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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 21, 2018 15:20:29 GMT -5
"Sometimes mates are trouble." Hawkfury grunted, only to huff at a swat to his ears from Sandrose. "Duskwhisper, you are perfect as you are, got it? No mate required." The positive she-cat declared.
Solarkit suddenly looked dissapointed. "Aw...am I gonna be this small then?" He pouted with annoyance.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 21, 2018 15:21:33 GMT -5
Moonstar's blue eyes snapped right on him as soon as he touched her. She pulled away from the touch. "Indeed," she mewed firmly.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 21, 2018 15:26:05 GMT -5
Grizzleyheart realized he must have bothered her with the touch. He pulled away quickly, apologizing sheepishly. "Er...sorry. Didn't mean to bother ya with my paw." He shuffled, quickly recovering his relaxed persona though. "I forget personal space is more...valued here."
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Post by Scarfur on Apr 21, 2018 15:26:40 GMT -5
Duskwhisper chuckled softly, ducking his head at Sandrose's words, "perhaps."
Eagleheart was going to say something, when two heartbeats later Redpetal bowled into Duskwhisper, sending her and her adopted older brother tumbling off. "Uh...."
"You know, I don't know Solarkit. The older cats seem to lose age, maybe you can choose what age to be, never tried. I like being small." Maplekit meowed as she looked around.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 21, 2018 15:28:22 GMT -5
"I would have expected a rogue to have the same boundaries." Moonstar tapped her tail, her tone still firm.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 21, 2018 15:33:34 GMT -5
Hawkfury snickered. "And the terrible she-cats are back to show us all up." He greeted Redpetal smoothly, as Sandrose wound fondly around the three siblings and purred to the other she-cat.
Solarkit tipped his head. "Maybe I'll try! But for now, I like being small. Just for now, so I can play."
Grizzleyheart pouted, fur warming heavily. "Hey now! You'd be surprised how some rouges communicate. Brushing past eachother and giving swats are ways of life!...And, well, I'm pretty social, s' just who I am." He spluttered.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 21, 2018 15:35:49 GMT -5
"I wouldn't know. The only rogue experience I have was when Nightshade tried to take over the forest." Moonstar flicked her ear, her blue gaze looking out over the grounds of StarClan.
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Post by Scarfur on Apr 21, 2018 15:36:59 GMT -5
Redpetal purred happily as she sat beside the upside down Duskwhisper, who was working on rolling himself back to his paws.
Eagleheart sighed softly, shaking his head, "Outnumbered by toms, and yet they both show us all up."
Maplekit nudged Solarkit with her nose, "that's the spirits! Playing is always more fun when small."
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 21, 2018 15:48:03 GMT -5
"I wouldn't know. The only rogue experience I have was when Nightshade tried to take over the forest." Moonstar flicked her ear, her blue gaze looking out over the grounds of StarClan. Grizzleyheart looked at her apologetically, wishing he could say rouges were all as good as clan cats. He supposed that was a loe though. "I'm sorry...I won't expect you to believe me, but we're not all lawless and deadly. Many of us would avoid the clans, most of us just want to survive free and happy... I can't be thankless, though. Shadowclan gave me my greatest joy, after all." He looked back where his mate left.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 21, 2018 15:50:57 GMT -5
"Totally unfair. They got lucky with mentors at the time." Hawkfury made the normal excuse, as Sandrose scoffed and nudged Redpetal proudly. "Not our fault we worked twice as hard."
"Gah! You win!" Wildkit's cry caused Solarkit to whip around and whine with dissapointment. Stormkit easily pinned his nephew down and sat proudly on top of him.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 21, 2018 15:52:10 GMT -5
Amusement grew in Moonstar's eyes at Grizzleyheart's words. "I know," she mewed calmly, turning her gaze to him. "Nightshade and a couple of his rebels became warriors of ShadowClan at my order."
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Post by Scarfur on Apr 21, 2018 15:55:51 GMT -5
"Says the one who had the future leader has his mentor!" Redpetal teased him, purring softly as she sat close to Sandrose.
Eagleheart chuckled softly, "she has you on that."
Maplekit giggled softly, watching them and seeing a confused Owlkit.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 21, 2018 15:57:37 GMT -5
Amusement grew in Moonstar's eyes at Grizzleyheart's words. "I know," she mewed calmly, turning her gaze to him. "Nightshade and a couple of his rebels became warriors of ShadowClan at my order." "They were fools then. There's no shame in putting trust in others." Grizzleyheart puffed with a frown, hoping Moonstar didn't blame herself for whatever happened. "I'm guessing they got what was coming to them? I never asked about much of the clan's past, so...if you'd be willing to tell me more."
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 21, 2018 16:00:48 GMT -5
"Says the one who had the future leader has his mentor!" Redpetal teased him, purring softly as she sat close to Sandrose. Eagleheart chuckled softly, "she has you on that." Maplekit giggled softly, watching them and seeing a confused Owlkit. "And who mentored the leader after her." Hawkfury smirked proudly, tail swishing. "I knew it would be one of mine, after all, I trained my apprentices to be brave and strong." "Great, you got him bragging again!" Sandrose groaned with good humor, looking at Redpetal. "Can you warriors take down a badger?" Lilacbreeze had finally stood up, the silver tabby Shadowclan cat giving a small smirk and crouching low, toeing towards the kits.
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Post by Scarfur on Apr 21, 2018 16:16:55 GMT -5
(Do I or don't I wanna mention everything happening in the clan XD)
Owlkit looked at Lilacbreeze with wide eyes before scrambling and hiding behind the other kits.
Maplekit jumped to her paws, grinning brightly, "Of course!"
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 21, 2018 16:20:31 GMT -5
"You misunderstand, Grizzleyheart." Moonstar looked him right in the eye, but her tone wasn't hardened. "Nightshade was born of the twoleggedplace and coveted Clan territory. He took over Sunningrocks, battling mostly with RiverClan and ThunderClan. Finally, the leaders of ThunderClan and RiverClan humbled themselves to ask ShadowClan for help. With our three Clans working together, we defeated the rogues. Because RiverClan and THunderClan asked for ShadowClan aid, I decided what would happen to the rogues. Those that didn't flee became ShadowClan prisoners. Nightshade eventually humbled and respected my authority. I recognized his strength and he became a warrior of ShadowClan. He eventually fell in love with Cloudshade, a loyal ShadowClan warrior, and his daughter is Swiftleap, Closesky's late mate. Nightshade's blood survives in Cedarstorm's, Ashrock's, and Kinkfire's veins."
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 21, 2018 16:31:34 GMT -5
"I...fail to see-..." Grizzleyheart cut off, forgetting that blood ties were way more valued in the clans. He knew his own kits were techincally violations of the code. Even so, he looked at Moonstar and asked her. "Do they know? I mean, even if they did, what would it matter? Rouge blood or blood of a bad cat shouldn't mean anything compared to what a cat does of their own accord." He inquired.
Lilacbreeze lifted a gentle paw with a mock growl, and Stormkit commanded loudly. "Shadowclan, attack!"
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 21, 2018 16:51:46 GMT -5
"Nightshade and his rogues never did any harm to ShadowClan when he launched his attack on the forest," Moonstar replied calmly. "He became a loyal warrior to ShadowClan and his skills rivaled Jaggedclaw's. It took him a long time, but he gained the Clan's trust. The other Clans weren't too happy about me accepting him." Moonstar's whiskers twitched in amusement. "But none of us cared what they thought. When we entered battle with them, Nightshade fought like any other ShadowClan warrior. Of course they know who their grandfather is on their mother's side, but that doesn't condemn them." She paused, looking at Grizzleyheart with inquiring eyes. "Nightshade dedicated his life to ShadowClan and in return for that, StarClan gave him a second chance to be a true Clan cat. You never met him, but Nightstrike was Nightshade reincarnated. So tell me, Grizzleyheart. If a cat as terrible as Nightshade can turn himself around, wouldn't your sons be able to do the same?"
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 21, 2018 17:05:15 GMT -5
"Nightshade and his rogues never did any harm to ShadowClan when he launched his attack on the forest," Moonstar replied calmly. "He became a loyal warrior to ShadowClan and his skills rivaled Jaggedclaw's. It took him a long time, but he gained the Clan's trust. The other Clans weren't too happy about me accepting him." Moonstar's whiskers twitched in amusement. "But none of us cared what they thought. When we entered battle with them, Nightshade fought like any other ShadowClan warrior. Of course they know who their grandfather is on their mother's side, but that doesn't condemn them." She paused, looking at Grizzleyheart with inquiring eyes. "Nightshade dedicated his life to ShadowClan and in return for that, StarClan gave him a second chance to be a true Clan cat. You never met him, but Nightstrike was Nightshade reincarnated. So tell me, Grizzleyheart. If a cat as terrible as Nightshade can turn himself around, wouldn't your sons be able to do the same?" "Their dedication won't matter if the clan doesn't notice it." Grizzleyheart shook his head quietly. "To compare the legacy of your greatest warriors to mine and Rubycloud's?...I can't see the clan accepting it as easily." He looked at Moonstar. "I hardly lived enough to even be called a true Shadowclan warrior. I certainly wasn't strong like this Nightshade fellow seemed to be. Or like you, or your son, or his son. What have I to offer in a legacy?"
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 21, 2018 17:11:14 GMT -5
"A cat is made a true warrior of ShadowClan the moment they make their vows to the Clan." Moonstar informed firmly. "Every cat has their own gifts to offer, Northstar certainly saw a gift in you. You legacy lives on in your kits, Grizzleyheart, and the kits of your kits, without them the Clan would fade away like the morning mist. Other warriors may stand out more than others, but the Clan can't survive without all its members."
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 21, 2018 17:16:06 GMT -5
"What that gift she saw was, I have no idea." Grizzleyheart snorted, his short tail wiggling lazily in thought. "Unless it was my need to collect things. Then I suppose that passed on nicely." He thought of Cardinalblaze, though those grandkits were a very controversial subject. He shook his head.
"No idea where all their intelligence comes from. The stupid decisions I've made, I had hoped they wouldn't inherit that." He gave an easy laugh, though his mind fell back to Twolegplace, looking up at the son he had left, the monster he had created.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 21, 2018 17:16:54 GMT -5
Moonstar flicked her ear. "Your guess is as good as mine, Grizzleyheart."
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 21, 2018 17:22:15 GMT -5
"Enough of this dwelling. If you would, I still don't know many of these Shadowclan cats...heck, or most of any of the clan cats. Rubycloud showed me some, but I'd like to know more, if you'd show me or tell me about them." Grizzleyheart asked with a hopeful gleam in his eyes.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 21, 2018 17:28:12 GMT -5
Moonstar flicked hear again, mouth parting to tell him that, that was an impossible task, but she sighed. "There are many cats in ShadowClan, Grizzleyheart. My sons: Jaggedclaw, Darkshadow, and Tigerfrost. Swiftleap, Darkstar the leader before Northstar, Darkstar my father, Bateyes my brother, Lizardstripe, Nightshade, Lynxstrike, Shadowheart, Rainwhisper, Starrypaw, Crimsontail, Brightflame, and more." She looked back at Grizzleyheart. "It would take eternity to get to know them all."
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 21, 2018 17:35:45 GMT -5
"You could always start with a few you think I should know." Grizzleyheart offered pleadingly. As much as he was a leasurely cat, he did have a large curiousity and desire to know new things.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 21, 2018 17:40:33 GMT -5
Moonstar sighed once again. "Shadowheart was one of the rogues that joined us during Nightshade's attack on the forest. She was Nightshade's former mate, but left him when he abused her. She ended up falling in love Jaggedclaw." She looked at Grizzleyheart. "She's Closesky's and Crimsontail's mother. Starrypaw is Falcontalon's sister and arrived here too young. Rainwhisper became the oldest queen to ever live in ShadowClan. Lynxstrike is Swiftleap's brother. Is there anyone you want to learn more about?"
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 21, 2018 17:45:00 GMT -5
"You've got quite a grump streak to ya, huh?" Grizzleyheart inquired with a faint grin of humor. "Alright, alright, I'll get off your back. But, if you'd like, I can tell you more about me if you'd like. I have good stories, not so many cats who ask of them though..." He pouted.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 21, 2018 17:46:38 GMT -5
Moonstar gave him a narrowed look at his comment, for a moment she looked like she was going to get up and walk away. "What are your stories?"
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 21, 2018 18:00:33 GMT -5
Grizzleyheart lit up quickly. He wiggled his curled ears quickly and grinned. "I don't remember at all who my father was, but my mother looked alot like me. Er, they called cats like us "exotic" in Twolegplace. Made it hard to live, because twolegs thought we were really neat looking. Ah, I didn't stay with my mother long. When 6 moons passed, my sister and I were the only two to survive of her litter of four. Mother left to become a kittypet with my sister, but I wanted to live on my own. Never saw them again." He started.
"But that's the normal thing there. I was lucky, really, to even know my mother and sister. Some rouges lose their whole families to twolegs or dogs. Some were dumped in dumpsters or in puddles. Family wasn't really something to brag about, lest you get jealous and nasty looks. But I was adventurous, and I learned to hunt on my own. I was pretty great at it, compared to most, and I got real big real quick."
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 21, 2018 18:04:26 GMT -5
"I'm sorry you had a rough start to life." Moonstar mewed calmly, curling her tail back over her paws. "That's only one of the reasons our ancestors began the Clans."
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