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Post by Willow on Nov 18, 2020 22:12:37 GMT -5
night Moon! )
Duskpaw let herself relax slightly, listening to her mentor with her full attention. "I will do my best Cliffheart. I just couldn't stand to see those pesky Thunderclan cats spew lies about Cedarstar!" She exclaimed. "I will try and do better in the future. Arguing with them won't change their mind."
Starrylight let out a gasp, staring at Cedarstar with wide eyes, "You can't get down?" she repeated softly. "Do you need me to come up there and help?" she mewed with a hint of nervousness. She wasn't a leader, she wasn't even a deputy! She didn't belong up there.
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Post by Firebelly on Nov 19, 2020 9:47:34 GMT -5
Cloudscar continued to mark Fourtrees for ShadowClan, still thinking through the events of the night. He would have to talk to Cedarstar when they got back to camp. The young leader was probably more than irritated with the other clan leaders, and rightfully so. Cloudscar just hoped this would escalate into anything more serious. ShadowClan had control of Fourtrees and all debts were repaid.
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Post by Moonblazer on Nov 19, 2020 9:58:04 GMT -5
"He looked so alone up there." Whorlpaw flattened her ears with sorrow as she watched her father. "All four of the other leaders turned against him and he had to fend them off himself." Her voice faded away and she glanced at Honeypaw. "It's not fair..." Cedarstar slowly looked back at Falcontalon. His tail tapped once. "Fill the clearing with ShadowClan scent." He lifted his voice for everyone in ShadowClan to hear. "Tonight, Fourtrees belongs to us as a hunting ground." He looked at Cloudscar. "We'll have patrols frequently refreshing its markers and searching for food here. The other Clans owe us this much. We will not let them intimidate us." StarClan included. Honeypaw watched her for a moment, before he awkwardly nudged her, not used to consoling others gently, rather than snappishly. “Hey. The fact of the matter is that he did defend himself. He defended his claim and now we have more land to hunt on. No, perhaps it is not fair that he had to stand alone. But what is important is that he still stood, even when he must have been in pain. Is that not the creed of a true Warrior? To take the path that is best for your clan, even if you walk it alone?” |
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Post by thistle on Nov 19, 2020 12:20:39 GMT -5
Fuzzypaw nodded twice quickly before casting her gaze about the clearing, spotting Duskpaw talking to Cliffheart a little ways away. She bounded over to them, only realizing once she'd already trotted up beside the pair that she was interrupting.
"Duskpaw, hey - oh, sorry Cliffheart," she mewed, licking her fluffy chest fur once, twice in embarrassment. Of course, that embarrassment didn't linger, sliding off of the young apprentice like water on a duck's feathers. "Wanna mark the borders together? We didn't get to talk all night!"
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Post by Willow on Nov 19, 2020 14:54:40 GMT -5
Duskpaw brightened as Fuzzypaw approached, looking to Cliffheart for permission. "May I? Please?" she asked hopefully. Glancing over to the younger apprentice, she wondered what she thought of the gathering, it was her first after all. Duskpaw felt a pang of pity for her friend, this was not a good first gathering to attend. Duskpaw's first gathering a couple of moons ago had been so exciting and there hadn't been much to report besides her apprenticeship. Now Fuzzypaw's announcement had been lost between the immense lists of the dead.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Nov 19, 2020 17:53:50 GMT -5
Cedarstar flattened his ears. He was trying to keep weigh off his front paws. From the journey here, failing a jump on the Great Rock, and then actually doing it, his legs were starting to tremble and he knew if he jumped down, he'd just land right on his face. "I don't know..." He slid an inch closer to the edge of the Great Rock. Maybe if he lowered himself as much as he could and Starrylight was there to support him the rest of the way down, his fall might not be as bad. "It might be best if you stayed down there." StarClan, he hoped no one was watching.
Cliffheart flicked his ear when Fluffypaw came running up. As much as he wanted to continuing a vocal lesson with Duskpaw, he knew the young apprentices needed time together especially after such a stressful gathering. Cliffheart nodded. "Just make sure you pay attention for when we leave. You two don't need to be out here by yourselves."
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Post by Willow on Nov 19, 2020 17:59:34 GMT -5
Duskpaw dipped her head politely to her mentor, "Of course! Thank you Cliffheart." she replied before turning to grin at Fuzzypaw "Let's go!" she exclaimed scampering towards an empty part of the clearing. "So what did you think? It's kinda overwhelming to have all the clans in here isn't it?"
Starrylight's fur was starting to rise as the she-cat began to panic that he would fall off. "Be careful!" she hissed quietly, her tone sharp with worry. She stepped closer to the rock, rearing up on her hind legs and placing her front paws on the rock so she could see him better. "What do you want me to do? How can I help you?"
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Post by VIXENCLAW on Nov 19, 2020 18:33:43 GMT -5
Sootwhisker flicked his ear, moving to mark the boundary of Fourtrees.
“You can go join the other apprentices if you want.” He suggested to Rowanpaw.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Nov 19, 2020 21:10:34 GMT -5
(I'm so sorry I keep forgetting to reply to you with Rowanpaw, Vixen!)
Rowanpaw shook his head. "No thanks. I'd rather stay with you. You don't think the other Clans are going to come back on us, do you?"
Cliffheart flicked his ear as he watched his apprentice scamper off. He went to mark a part of Fourtrees by himself.
Cedarstar's ear flicked rapidly, deeply regretting his decision to jump up here in the first place. "I'm going to ease down as far as I can. If you could help support me the rest of the way down, hopefully the landing won't hurt as bad." He looked her in the eye and guilt flushed through him. He shouldn't have to ask her to do this, especially since she was much smaller than him to begin with. "Maybe...Maybe we should...get others to...help..." Every word in that sentence clawed at his pride and he didn't think he could ever feel so humiliated, but he didn't want to strain Starrylight with his weight.
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Post by Willow on Nov 19, 2020 21:14:42 GMT -5
Starrylight flicked her eyes around the clearing, "I can do it don't worry. Everyone else is busy right now." she replied surely. "I'm stronger than you think. Go ahead and move forward, I'll help you out as much as I can."
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Nov 19, 2020 21:29:34 GMT -5
Cedarstar took a deep breath and nodded back to her. If there was one cat he had faith in, it was her, and if she said she could do it. Well, she could darn well do it. Cedarstar slowly slid forward, easing himself down the length of the rock as far as he could go. He kept as close to the rock as he could to keep his progress steady and slow; however, his lip curled with pain when his inflamed burns scraped against the stone. When he was as low as he could get without jumping, Cedarstar flattened his ears in a moment of hesitance. He remembered how much it hurt falling off the rock the first time...he didn't want to repeat it. When Starrylight was ready, he nodded to her, and let himself slide further down than he could hold himself.
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Post by Willow on Nov 19, 2020 21:38:32 GMT -5
Starrylight gently shoved her shoulder under mate to take some of the weight, the tiny she-cat grit her teeth in effort, but did not dare complain as she took more of his weight. "Almost there." she reassured, trying to be as gentle as possible as she attempted to lower him to the ground.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Nov 19, 2020 21:43:58 GMT -5
Cedarstar let out a hiss of pain when Starrylight's shoulder disturbed the burns on his chest, but he leaned into her until all four of his paws were on the ground. Breath panted heavily from his lips and he immediately sat down, trying to get his weight off his front legs. His landing caused his paws to crack and puss was oozing out of the burns of his pads. Cedarstar leaned over to Starrylight to press his nose against her cheek. "Thank you."
Closesky bounded over to the two, his ears back in worry for his son. He had finished his marking of the border just in time to turn around and see Cedarstar jump down. "Cedarstar--" Closesky cut himself off. The last thing his son needed right now was to be coddled, but he couldn't help but worry.
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Post by Willow on Nov 19, 2020 21:48:05 GMT -5
Starrylight took a moment to catch her breath before giving a gentle lick to his ear. "I'm sorry if I hurt you, I was trying to be gentle, but there was only so much I could do." she admitted. She frowned as she saw the wound drainage from his paws, "Snowdance is going to have your tail."
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Nov 19, 2020 21:53:16 GMT -5
"I don't care..." Cedarstar slowly shook his head at the mention of Snowdance, but he was grateful for what Starrylight had done for him. "I needed to be here for..." He cut himself off by swallowing tightly. He didn't need the grief of the clanmates he failed right now. He needed to be strong for his Clan. I'm so tired, Cedarstar closed his eyes for a moment. With the other leaders and the other Clans gone, exhaustion was creeping up on him like a kit creeped on their mother's tail. "I hope I did the right thing."
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Post by Willow on Nov 19, 2020 21:56:16 GMT -5
Starrylight nodded in understanding, "I know you needed to be here, but that doesn't change the fact on what a toll it took on you." she replied, keeping her tone light. "The clearing has been marked and we should start heading back. Cloudscar will make sure that is marked again tomorrow too. You did what you thought was best for the clan, and for now the other clans will let us be."
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Nov 19, 2020 22:11:21 GMT -5
Cedarstar bobbed his head in response to her, but his eyes remained heavy with tiredness and he was starting to lean on her quite a bit. We should start heading back, Cedarstar repeated her words in his head and he urged himself to wake up some. What would the Clan think if he couldn't get them home? He quickly cleared his throat and attempted to stand. "ShadowClan! It's time to go!" Cedarstar took a step forward, but winced at the pain it brought to his paws. He'd have to lean on Starrylight and Closesky to make it back; but, for once, he was actually looking forward to sleeping in the leader's den.
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Post by Willow on Nov 19, 2020 22:22:02 GMT -5
Starrylight moved with the leader, letting him lean on her as much as possible. She flicked her tail towards Closesky, beckoning the tom towards them to help.
Duskpaw scampered over to join the crowd, frowning slightly when she noticed how much Cedarstar was leaning on Starrylight.
Falcontalon nodded to his daughter, before searching for her kits. Walking over to Duskpaw, he motioned for Palepaw, Whorlpaw and Honeypaw to come walk with him.
Hazelblaze brought up to the rear of the group, the young warrior thoroughly exhausted.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Nov 19, 2020 22:29:44 GMT -5
My cats followed.
(I'll post on ShadowClan real quick)
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Post by Icefire15 on Dec 1, 2020 18:16:38 GMT -5
Poppyflame led the way into Fourtrees with Thistlestalk and Shortcloud, scenting the air as she did. She gave a nod of her head and flicked her tail for the others to follow, “Looks like the other clans are staying away.” She commented.
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Post by Frozen on Dec 1, 2020 18:28:15 GMT -5
"That's a relief." Shortcloud nodded, following Poppyflame. "That gives us a better chance of finding some prey."
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Post by Willow on Dec 2, 2020 19:18:49 GMT -5
Thistlestalk stopped to scent the air, sighing softly. "I can smell some faint trails of some mice and squirrels but they seem kinda stale. Hopefully they're not too far away."
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Oct 25, 2022 23:00:33 GMT -5
Boopers
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Oct 25, 2022 23:04:51 GMT -5
THANK YOU MINT!!!!!!!
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Oct 25, 2022 23:06:55 GMT -5
Frogleap stalked a mouse beneath the four great oaks while Tigerfury refreshed the scent markers, claiming Fourtrees as ShadowClan territory.
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Nov 28, 2022 18:03:13 GMT -5
bump
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Nov 30, 2022 11:37:22 GMT -5
Ashrock searched for herbs around one of the great oaks.
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Dec 20, 2022 13:06:44 GMT -5
boop
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Jan 1, 2023 15:12:25 GMT -5
bump )
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Post by Moonblazer on Jan 24, 2023 8:59:50 GMT -5
bloop!
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