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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 21, 2018 11:53:36 GMT -5
Longsight laid in a hollow by himself. In StarClan, he had his eyes, but they only appeared sorrowful. His tail tapped at his side anxiously.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 21, 2018 11:58:34 GMT -5
"I can tell! Still as slow as a rock!" Hawkfury snickered, springing on Eagleheart with outstretched paws, bowling into his longtime friend. "Got you again!"
"Yeah! Why are you bringing me down?" Wildkit gave a loud cackle of complaint, as he quickly bounced away from the approaching kittens, ready to play.
Eveningkit demanded. "He's too strong, we gotta make sure he can't overpower the leader!"
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"And what's so wrong with my sons, eh?" Rubycloud snorted, fiercely proud of her own sons. She paused, knowing Goldberry might not fare well at all in such a position. "Lynxdapple could have made a great deputy." She lifted her nose.
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Scalefur watched his former members of Riverclan move around, and found himself curious and lonely. He waded over to Runningsplash and Cottonheart.
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Post by Scarfur on Apr 21, 2018 12:02:04 GMT -5
Eagleheart hissed softly as he was bowled into, shaking his head before pushing Hawkfury off him, "I wasn't built for extreme speed, even though I'm still faster than the other clans."
"Who is the leader?" Maplekit asked with a tilt of her head, glancing at Owlkit who sat beside her.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 21, 2018 12:08:35 GMT -5
Jaggedclaw suddenly snorted. "Forgive my bluntness, Rubycloud, but Lynxdapple is too soft to be a deputy. He would be eaten alive by the other deputies before he even became a leader!"
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 21, 2018 12:08:43 GMT -5
"Clearly." Hawkfury sneered, leaping off Eagleheart only to squack as Sandrose bowled right into him, still much faster than he ever was. She gave a delighted grin, looking at Eagleheart. "Team EagleSand strikes again!" She winked at her friend.
"Silverstar, duh!" Eveningkit looked back at her uncle, Silverkit, who lazily lifted his tail at Lilacbreeze's side. The brother of Spiderfang called, playing along with the younger kits. "Yes yes. Protect me, my warriors." He yawned.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 21, 2018 12:10:47 GMT -5
Jaggedclaw suddenly snorted. "Forgive my bluntness, Rubycloud, but Lynxdapple is too soft to be a deputy. He would be eaten alive by the other deputies before he even became a leader!" "Too soft! Why, because he's small? You and you ruffians, it's all about battles and snapping at eachother. Shadowclan was always too harsh anyway." Rubycloud huffed, still more of a fan of kinder, adventerous cats. Even so, it was more of her being protective of her son. She snorted. "I'd say Goldberry could fit the roll but he was far more gentler than Lynxdapple if that's what we're basing it on." She averted her eyes.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 21, 2018 12:13:19 GMT -5
"Goldberry is too weak." Jaggedclaw flicked his ear. "You clearly haven't been paying attention to ShadowClan lately. You think Northstar is all battles and insults?"
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Post by Scarfur on Apr 21, 2018 12:16:22 GMT -5
Eagleheart chuckled softly and rolled back onto his belly, "I don't have to be fast though, I always knew Sandrose was going to come running." He purred softly, always finding it funny how they paired up.
Maplekit snorted softly, "lazy leader! A leader should fight with his clan, not sleep while they fight!"
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 21, 2018 12:18:18 GMT -5
"Goldberry is too weak." Jaggedclaw flicked his ear. "You clearly haven't been paying attention to ShadowClan lately. You think Northstar is all battles and insults?" "I think Northstar is a better leader than any cat of yours could ever hope to be, that's what I think. And I've seen enough to know that if my son is weak, than your grandson is too. Half of the clan knows he doubts himself." Rubycloud swished her tail sharply, though now she turned her eyes to Jaggedclaw defensively at the words that her son was weak.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 21, 2018 12:20:26 GMT -5
Jaggedclaw flattened his ears bitterly. "Oh sure everyone thinks that about precious Darkshadow's daughter." He stood up, taking a firm and unmoving stance. "Cedarstorm will be the greatest leader the Clans have ever seen, mark my words! Even Northstar doubted herself when she was first named leader, all leaders do, but Cedarstorm will rise above it!"
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 21, 2018 12:22:04 GMT -5
Eagleheart chuckled softly and rolled back onto his belly, "I don't have to be fast though, I always knew Sandrose was going to come running." He purred softly, always finding it funny how they paired up. Maplekit snorted softly, "lazy leader! A leader should fight with his clan, not sleep while they fight!" "Hey! You making moves on my mate?" Hawkfury's grumpy voice sounded at Eagleheart, though it was clear the words were joking. He knew Sandrose valued Eagleheart as a very close friend and battle partner. "Yeah yeah." Silverkit rolled lazily. "Know what? I wanna be an elder. Stormkit, you're now Stormstar." He nudged his brother. "Alright!" The more energetic Stormkit sprang up, scampering over to the other kits. "Finally! I knew it'd happen sooner or later. Okay! I'm here to lead." He grinned.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 21, 2018 12:25:53 GMT -5
Jaggedclaw flattened his ears bitterly. "Oh sure everyone thinks that about precious Darkshadow's daughter." He stood up, taking a firm and unmoving stance. "Cedarstorm will be the greatest leader the Clans have ever seen, mark my words! Even Northstar doubted herself when she was first named leader, all leaders do, but Cedarstorm will rise above it!" "And when he leads the clan into battles or falls victim to judgemental clanmates and a big war or two happens, you can be the one to welcome our clanmates into Starclan in their droves. Be my guest." Rubycloud scoffed. This time, Grizzleyheart interjected. "Alright, Ruby my dear, it's only natural we'd think the best of our kin. You're overthinking it. Cedarstorm will surely lead well." Rubycloud looked away again, eyes narrowing quietly and nervously. "And what of the Dark Forest? Will he even be able to comprehend that? My son...Cedarstorm won't understand Goldberry's strife like Northstar did." She fretted.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 21, 2018 12:29:03 GMT -5
Jaggedclaw bared his teeth at her. "You don't know my grandson! He respects Northstar just like the rest of the clan! You think as soon as she dies, he'll overdo her decisions?"
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Post by Scarfur on Apr 21, 2018 12:30:45 GMT -5
Eagleheart laughed and shook his head, tail twitching as he watched, "I'm making as many moves on Sandrose as I would on Redpetal." Which was none, because Redpetal is his sister.
Maplekit laughed softly, "now that is a leader!" She meowed. Owlkit looked from kit to kit, not sure what was going on anymore.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 21, 2018 12:32:56 GMT -5
Jaggedclaw bared his teeth at her. "You don't know my grandson! He respects Northstar just like the rest of the clan! You think as soon as she dies, he'll overdo her decisions?" "He could! And then everything we did to save my son would have been for nothing, again!" Rubycloud barked back, eyes narrowing tightly, though there was a flash of fearful unsureness. She swallowed. "Did he even want this position? Did Cedarstorm even consider that he could get it?"
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 21, 2018 12:35:52 GMT -5
"Did Northstar want to become leader so quickly after she became a warrior?" Jaggedclaw spat back at her. "Did Falcontalon ask to be her deputy? Do you think I wanted to stand by and watch my brother's die? We don't choose our destinies, Rubycloud!"
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 21, 2018 12:38:24 GMT -5
Eagleheart laughed and shook his head, tail twitching as he watched, "I'm making as many moves on Sandrose as I would on Redpetal." Which was none, because Redpetal is his sister. Maplekit laughed softly, "now that is a leader!" She meowed. Owlkit looked from kit to kit, not sure what was going on anymore. "Besides. It's not like you didn't dabble in other she-cats." Sandrose hummed saucily to Hawkfury, the tom coughing lightly as he corrected. "Gorseheart and I agreed long ago it was a one time thing...and it didn't bear anything but darkness..." He suddenly grew quiet, paws stilling as Sandrose sighed lightly. "Fallenlight made her choices. You both raised her fine...she was the one to change herself." She padded near Eagleheart, sitting next to him. --------- Stormkit gave a swish of his tail. "Okay! Who's on Wildkit's side?" He asked. Solarkit scampered over to his brother, squeaking out. "I am! Wildkit and I are gonna take over Shadowclan!" He waved his tail. Stormkit looked at Owlkit and Maplekit.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 21, 2018 12:42:22 GMT -5
"Did Northstar want to become leader so quickly after she became a warrior?" Jaggedclaw spat back at her. "Did Falcontalon ask to be her deputy? Do you think I wanted to stand by and watch my brother's die? We don't choose our destinies, Rubycloud!" "It should have stayed Falcontalon. He should have been next!" Rubycloud gritted out, suddenly quiet and sad. "Why does everything bad happen to good cats? Why is everything about images and borders, pride and-and, fighting!" She begged, still unable to understand why things had turned out the way they did. "I'm scared. I always was scared of what would happen, I don't like changes like this..." She admitted, tail drooping as she looked helplessly at the older tom.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 21, 2018 12:46:07 GMT -5
Jaggedclaw's eyes narrowed, not too forgiving of the she-cat's fear. "Falcontalon served his time, he is nearly as old as Northstar. The other Clans would see ShadowClan weak if a tom as old as him became leader! I have faith in my Clan and my kin, Rubycloud. I know ShadowClan will alway survive. Why don't you?"
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Post by Scarfur on Apr 21, 2018 12:46:14 GMT -5
Eagleheart tilted his head slightly, glancing to where Redpetal was talking to Rockdust. Despite them not getting along in the end, they still got along as friends. He said nothing though, it was obvious why he looked that way, as Fallenlight had killed Rockdust.
Owlkit and Maplekit looked at each other before Maplekit purred softly, "we'll be with Stormstar."
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 21, 2018 12:51:05 GMT -5
Jaggedclaw's eyes narrowed, not too forgiving of the she-cat's fear. "Falcontalon served his time, he is nearly as old as Northstar. The other Clans would see ShadowClan weak if a tom as old as him became leader! I have faith in my Clan and my kin, Rubycloud. I know ShadowClan will alway survive. Why don't you?" Rubycloud flattened her ears quietly, defensively. Though, her voice was tired and fretful. "Faith didn't stop them from violating my kit. Shadowclan will always survive, but I hate being unable to do anything to help. I lost my life for Northstar. I just...I don't want to let her go."
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 21, 2018 12:53:44 GMT -5
"Your kit wouldn't have been violated if he was strong enough to fend off against the dark spirits!" Jaggedclaw snorted. "You may not want to let her go, but did you ever consider what she's wants? Who does Northstar have left beside Closesky? Her parents are here, her siblings are here, her mate is here. She never had kits of her own. Perhaps she's ready to come home?"
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 21, 2018 12:54:09 GMT -5
Eagleheart tilted his head slightly, glancing to where Redpetal was talking to Rockdust. Despite them not getting along in the end, they still got along as friends. He said nothing though, it was obvious why he looked that way, as Fallenlight had killed Rockdust. Owlkit and Maplekit looked at each other before Maplekit purred softly, "we'll be with Stormstar." Hawkfury swallowed, shaking his head. "My biggest regret is not finding a way to help Fallenlight out of her darkness. I could do anything, but never that..." He looked at Rockdust as well. "That's fine! We're tough enough to take on four of ya!" Wildkit grinned, before mewing to Solarkit. "Solarflame, onwards!" Solarkit gave a squeal of challenge, leaping at Maplekit.
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Post by Scarfur on Apr 21, 2018 13:00:23 GMT -5
"It is well into the past now Hawkfury, our kits have kits now, no point dwelling on it." Eagleheart meowed with a small shrug.
Maplekit hissed softly in play as she leaped at Solarkit as well, paws outstretched, but no claws.
Owlkit looked lost, not sure what they were playing.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 21, 2018 13:07:12 GMT -5
"Your kit wouldn't have been violated if he was strong enough to fend off against the dark spirits!" Jaggedclaw snorted. "You may not want to let her go, but did you ever consider what she's wants? Who does Northstar have left beside Closesky? Her parents are here, her siblings are here, her mate is here. She never had kits of her own. Perhaps she's ready to come home?" "How dare you!" Rubycloud hissed at that, looking up at Jaggedclaw. "No cat, not even a big brute like you could have fought against that kind of darkness! My son did fight!" She hissed. "That's enough. Both of you!" Grizzleyheart boomed, causing Rubycloud to twitch in defiant yet sullen defeat. While Grizzleyheart felt angered that Jaggedclaw had called his son weak, the last thing he wanted was Rubycloud getting into fights. He looked pointedly at both. "I wasn't a clan cat, but last time I checked, former clanmates are still clanmates and should act like it." He glowered. "Or are you both incapable?"
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 21, 2018 13:10:39 GMT -5
Jaggedlcaw was unmoved. "I'm not the one who doubts our Clan."
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 21, 2018 13:15:39 GMT -5
"It is well into the past now Hawkfury, our kits have kits now, no point dwelling on it." Eagleheart meowed with a small shrug. Maplekit hissed softly in play as she leaped at Solarkit as well, paws outstretched, but no claws. Owlkit looked lost, not sure what they were playing. Hawkfury shook his head quickly. "Jayberry's told me he still can't see Meadowbrook. She's closed Starclan off. I fear she's choosing a darker path too." He spoke quietly, secretively. Solarkit squealed, easily falling under the she-kit, though he batted at her with tiny paws and a ton of determination. "C'mon Owlkit! Let's get Wildstar!" Eveningkit nudged Owlkit playfully, squabbling towards her brother.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 21, 2018 13:19:54 GMT -5
Jaggedlcaw was unmoved. "I'm not the one who doubts our Clan." "You're making assumptions. She coulda left with me like I wanted her to moons ago, but she stayed. And everyone's got doubts. You got em' too, or you'd just be lying." Grizzleyheart shook his head, speaking calmly as he watched his mate storm away furiously. "Please. I'm asking as a cat who learned to trust a life I never understood, and as a father. I...can't understand what these higher up cats know, but surely you can feel it? Something's brewing...She's just nervous, that's all. She doesn't doubt our clan." He looked at Jaggedclaw.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 21, 2018 13:21:21 GMT -5
Jaggedclaw growled lowly. "I'll believe it when I see it." He turned and walked away.
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Post by Moonblazer on Apr 21, 2018 13:24:41 GMT -5
Jaggedclaw growled lowly. "I'll believe it when I see it." He turned and walked away. Grizzleyheart gave a smal sigh, not as brash as his mate when it came to arguments. But, Jaggedclaw certainly reminded him of Alice, a memory he thought better than to think of. He shook his head, looking around awkwardly at the clanmates he had never gotten to know. Did they not like him being here? Surely they at least accepted him.
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