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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Jun 28, 2017 10:17:01 GMT -5
Rowantooth nodded his head. "I'll keep my eyes open."
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Post by Scartail48 on Jun 28, 2017 16:58:16 GMT -5
(Alright so Artemis has authorized me to send some nameless guards to gather everyone. Get your cats ready. >:3)
- - Guards
A small group of Royal guards padded throughout the castle, repeating the same line over and over. "Everyone's presence is requested at the Rat's Nest immediately! All those who do not gather are charged with treason, punishable by death!" they shouted through the tall halls and by the chambers.
- - Dewfern
Dewfern leaned back so he could eat some more of the rabbit. "I guess you really do..," she mewed quietly, seeing a glimmer of pain in his eyes as he took a bite. "But we'll be o-" The princess was interrupted by the guard's message. She turned head suddenly, staring at guards in Grand Hall. What? The Rat's Nest? Why did the guards say... Then she remembered what Duskstorm had told her about the incident with her uncle. "Oh no," she whispered quietly.
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Post by Bloodrose on Jun 28, 2017 17:07:48 GMT -5
Duskstorm tensed, his fur bristling and standing on end, and then a violent protectiveness filtered into his expression, and into his eyes. 'I need to find the kits.' He muttered, up within seconds and trotting very quickly away from Dewfern to find the apprentices. He found Fox first, utterly wild with frustration and panic about the situation. He awkwardly managed to catch her by the scruff and keep her still, before glancing back to see if Dewfern was following him. 'Lemme go! Lemme go! I need to-' 'Fox, we don't know what is happening yet. Calm down.' 'You ain't my mentor!!!' 'I'm aware.' 'Duskstooooorm!!!' She wailed, flailing.
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Post by Scartail48 on Jun 28, 2017 17:28:47 GMT -5
- - Dewfern
Dewfern's ears sharpened, her own thin fur standing up on her back as Duskstorm ran off. I can't believe it. I can't believe it! she thought angrily, lashing her tail back and forth before chasing after the tom. She realized that what she was feeling was probably an inkling of what her fellow castle cats had been feeling for moons. Frustration at their leaders. My family is... Are they really fit to rule? Change demands change... The thought struck her like a bolt of lightning, startling her to her very core. Duskstorm was right. She finally caught up to the tom to see him holding a squirming apprentice by the scruff. Alright, Dew. Help him. You've got to start doing something now. "Are you Fox?" she asked the apprentice quickly, remembering Duskstorm's story about her guarding the Rat's Nest. she knew this young cat could not be anywhere near that horrible place when this happened.
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Post by Bloodrose on Jun 28, 2017 17:40:55 GMT -5
'Yes!!!' She yowled. 'I'm going to bite his b-' 'Fox!!' Duskstorm scolded. 'I should have bit them off when I first fought-' 'Fox-' 'MRRRLET ME GO!!!' She spat, swinging her back legs up to attempt to claw at Duskstorm's face. He jumped back and lifted his head, refusing to let her near. 'Enough! Calm down- enough! Let us see what is required of us first- okay? Be calm, fox. A warriors most potent weapon is their clear mind.' The apprentice tensed, then quite promptly held still, her body curling in. 'Thankyou.' He sighed, before looking at Dewfern. 'Let's go.' He said softly, turning and heading to the rats nest, gathering a tiny congregation of apprentices as he went. They all seemed to know him very well, wailing questions at him.
((Might make another kitty, is this ok? I feel like fox needs a littermate))
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Post by Meep on Jun 28, 2017 18:32:17 GMT -5
Morningstorm opened her mouth to say something but stopped when she saw the royal guards.She gave a sigh of annoyance,"We'll continue this conversation another time."The she-cat heaved herself to her feet simply following orders."Can we ever catch a break?" Morningstorm muttered to herself.
Owl hurried along still confused about the royal guards sudden appearance.This time it must be serious if his threatening us he thought to himself as he followed the other cats who were heading to the rats nest.
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Jun 28, 2017 18:33:57 GMT -5
Ripplestorm lets out a sigh and slowly makes his way to the rat's nest.. He glanced around seeing everyone's scared and worried expression. If things got bad, he would personally pin down Thunderheart so everyone could live. Ripplestorm didn't want to but he didn't want to die.
"Moment of truth." Littlespring mewed twitching her nose. She followed the others growling softly.
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Post by Scartail48 on Jun 28, 2017 19:03:39 GMT -5
(Go ahead! The more the merrier!)
- - Dewfern
Dewfern smiled a little at his control over the apprentices. They really look up to him. That must be nice, she thought quietly. She hoped someday her subjects- if she ever got them- would follow her with such obedience. "Did you really fight him?" she asked with a concerned tone. Her uncle may have been acting crazy, but she didn't want him to get hurt. He was still one of the only cats she could talk to about... Well, anything.
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Post by Scartail48 on Jun 28, 2017 19:04:58 GMT -5
(Ok, this whole thing can go down tomorrow. )
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Post by Bloodrose on Jun 28, 2017 19:09:11 GMT -5
'Yes.' Fox proudly snarled. 'And I'll fight you too if you put any of these cats in danger!' 'That's your princess you're speaking to, Fox.' Duskstorm scolded. 'Says you! You don't even like the royals!!' Duskstorms ears tinged slightly pink as he settled in the crowd, keeping hold of fox so that she could see over the it; he knew as much as she was fighting, she preferred to see what was happening. He glanced apologetically at Dewfern. 'She's... very passionate.'
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Post by Scartail48 on Jun 28, 2017 19:52:42 GMT -5
- - Dewfern
"That's... Okay..," she stared down at her paws, her tail nervously curling and uncurling around her white paws. Dewfern had to choose not to be hurt by this. I-I don't think he dislikes me. We get along, right? He's said he thinks my family is... He's not talking about me. He's not.., she repeated this a couple more times in her head until it finally settled in. She just couldn't handle any more hate towards her family. "Fox," she started, turning her gaze up to the apprentice. "I promise I won't." Then she silently looked at at Thunderheart from the back of the crowd, a heavy stone of worry sitting in her chest.
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Post by Bloodrose on Jun 28, 2017 20:05:50 GMT -5
Duskstorm noticed the worry in the Princess' eyes, and moved his tail to lightly touch her shoulder with comfort. Fox narrowed her eyes at Dewfern's promise, then widened them and blinked at her softly, finally looking her age. 'Okay.' She said, coiling up her very fluffy tail between her legs as it was getting dirty on the floor. 'If I put you down, will you run away?' Duskstorm asked. 'That depends.' Fox replied. Duskstorm rolled his eyes, before setting her down. She politely tucked her paws up and blinked up at them both innocently.
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Post by Meep on Jul 1, 2017 20:39:00 GMT -5
Hello))
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Post by Scartail48 on Jul 1, 2017 21:40:31 GMT -5
(Hi!)
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☾ αятємιѕ ☽
When I think about going back to school I want to EAT my own SOCKS
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Post by ☾ αятємιѕ ☽ on Jul 3, 2017 12:44:09 GMT -5
((Hey guys I'm so sorry I keep making one post and then like. Disappearing for one day. I've been working nonstop, like literally from 6:30 am to 10:30 pm every day for the past four days. But I finally have an afternoon off so I'm going to get through this rat's nest scene today so you guys don't have to wait for me anymore.))
--Thunderheart
Thunderheart stood in front of the rat's nest and raked his eyes over the crowd. "This is your last chance," he snarled. "Whoever poisoned my brother, come forward now and face your crimes, or make the rest of your castle mates suffer for what you did."
--Sandstripe
Sandstripe lowered her head. The fur on the back her neck began to rise, and she could no longer hide how terrified she was. She looked to her left and saw Dewfern, out in the open. Shocked, she darted to the princess' side.
"Dewfern," she hissed, "You have to stop him. He won't listen to us, but he might listen to his family."
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Post by Scartail48 on Jul 3, 2017 15:53:40 GMT -5
(Sandstripe needs to go back to preschool so she can learn about taking responsibility for her actions. XD)
- - Dewfern
A little startled, Dewfern nodded shakily at Sandstripe. She wasn't sure there was much truth to that, but it was probably her responsibility to try... The little white she-cat stared up at Thunderheart from the crowd, moving her lips as she thought about what to say, then stood up and decided to be a leader. "Thunderheart!" she yowled from the back of the crowd. "This is a terrible idea!" She tried to make herself look tall and imposing, but the way her legs shook and her whiskers tingled, it was clear she was just as scared as everyone else.
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Jul 3, 2017 16:57:47 GMT -5
Rowantooth growls as he unsheathes his claws. He keeps his gaze on Thunderheart ready to fight in case things go south.
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Post by Bloodrose on Jul 4, 2017 6:02:15 GMT -5
Fox's claws were unsheathed and her back legs tense to pounce, her pupils slitted on the Tom. Duskstorm warily looked at Dewfern, before touching his tail to her flank to offer her support and a little encouragement.
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☾ αятємιѕ ☽
When I think about going back to school I want to EAT my own SOCKS
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Post by ☾ αятємιѕ ☽ on Jul 4, 2017 9:29:15 GMT -5
--Thunderheart
Thunderheart froze at the sound of Dewfern's voice. He met the she-cat's gaze, then lashed his tail. "What are you doing here?" he yowled, his voice reaching an almost shrill pitch. "Do you have any idea what your father would say if he saw you here? Guards, take her back to the tower!"
--Sandstripe
Sandstripe backed up so Thunderheart wouldn't notice her, but continued whispering in Dewfern's ear. "Don't let him talk to you that way! You're the princess! He's just Stoneheart's useless brother! You outrank him."
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Post by Scartail48 on Jul 4, 2017 9:39:10 GMT -5
- - Dewfern
Even with Sandstripe's advice and Duskstorm's encouragement, Dewfern still felt a tad discouraged at Thinderheart's demand. Part of her wanted nothing more than to dart upstairs and hide away forever, but... No. The castle's safety was at stake. "No. I'm not going to stay upstairs while you do this! Thunderheart, I know it's been hard, and I'm mad at whoever did this two, but we'll never figure anything out with everyone dead!" she shouted, her voice beginning to rise in volume and her tail curved up defiantly. "We have to stop and think! If there's one thing that you and dad have taught me from watching you do stuff like this, it's that you have to think!"
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☾ αятємιѕ ☽
When I think about going back to school I want to EAT my own SOCKS
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Post by ☾ αятємιѕ ☽ on Jul 4, 2017 9:49:15 GMT -5
--Thunderheart
Thunderheart's jaw hung open for a moment, stunned by his niece's defiance. He shook his head and gathered his bearings. "I'm doing what has to be done!" he snarled. "You're too young to understand! And as far as I'm concerned, Stoneheart's laws are still in place, and that means you cannot be here, so shut your mouth and leave!"
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Post by Scartail48 on Jul 4, 2017 10:13:41 GMT -5
- - Dewfern
Dewfern let out a stifled growl of frustration, her ears slicked back against her head. "I'm not leaving! I'm going to stay right here, and you and my mousebrained dad can deal with it!" She wanted to keep screaming at him. She wanted to yell and yell and yell until he backed down, but there was no way that would happen. Thunderheart and Stoneheart were the two most stubborn cats she'd ever known. So instead she took a different approach. "I love you Uncle, but we're not going to sit by while you do this. This Rat's Nest is not opening, and I know there's lots of cats here who would agree with me." The princess wasn't sure if she was shaking out of fear or anger, but she was definitely at the peak of both emotions.
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Post by Bloodrose on Jul 4, 2017 10:49:58 GMT -5
'Thunderheart, there are many cats here who would fight you before you even put a paw to opening that nest.' Duskstorm spoke up, straightening beside Dewfern. Fox released a low, vicious growl, her eyes flashing. 'All you are teaching us today is we have no reason to be loyal to the elder members of the crown.' He defiantly lifted his chin, and disdainfully flicked an ear.
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Jul 4, 2017 13:01:31 GMT -5
"Funny doesn't the princess have more power than a guard?" Littlespring called out taking a step forward. She was feeling scared though she didn't show it. "Is it not against the law to disobey a royal?" She asked raising her voice so everyone can hear her. "Let's face it Stoneheart won't be around forever." Littlesspring worried that this might get her thrown into the rat's next however this could work in her favor. The seeds of doubt where there, she just had to exploit them!
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Rainbow
Cloudchaser
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Post by Cloudchaser on Jul 4, 2017 17:43:54 GMT -5
Hey i just joined Greywind is my cat and she is a royal guard )) Greywind: Greywind stood tensily watching Dewfern and Thunderheart argue and grimacing alittle as the other cats threw i their own comments. She wasnt sure where she stood herself; She was meant to protect the Royal Family but when two members were going against each other, she wasn't sure which she should give her support too. She should protect Dewfern because she was the higher ranked, being the kings daughter, but Thunderheart was looking for the cat who tried to kill the king! Although she didnt agree with some of the kings actions, attempted assasination was treason! She took a deep breath before moving to stand closer to Thunderheart's side. Her mind was still conflicted but the guilty cat had to be found. Treason was treason and to let them get away would show weakness.
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Jul 4, 2017 18:20:36 GMT -5
(Welcome)
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Post by Bloodrose on Jul 4, 2017 18:32:00 GMT -5
((Hello ))
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Post by Scartail48 on Jul 4, 2017 18:51:29 GMT -5
(Nice to have you!)
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☾ αятємιѕ ☽
When I think about going back to school I want to EAT my own SOCKS
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Post by ☾ αятємιѕ ☽ on Jul 4, 2017 20:55:44 GMT -5
--Thunderheart
Thunderheart bristled. "You are all siding with a child who has lived her whole life sheltered from the outside world. She has had no training on how to rule this castle. I am the only one fit to run this place while my brother is in his current state. Anyone else who speaks in her defense will be thrown in the nest with the one who tried to kill my brother."
He glared at Dewfern. "And if you don't want anyone to be hurt because of your actions, then you will do as I told you and leave quietly."
--Sandstripe
Sandstripe lowered her head. This couldn't go on.
"I did it," she whispered. She looked around. No one had heard her over the rising argument.
"I did it," she repeated, louder this time.
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Post by Scartail48 on Jul 4, 2017 21:11:29 GMT -5
(Guess who just joined the party)
- - Dewfern
Dewfern was silent. What once had been anger suddenly melted away into... Confusion? She wasn't sure what she felt after that. Did Sandstripe just say she tried to kill my father? She wouldn't do that, she's a family friend! The formerly seething princess just stared at the herbalist with wide, fearful eyes. "Sandstripe..," she started, hoping something noble and princess-y would come out and fix everything at once. "What?" It wasn't very helpful.
- - Lighttail
"YOU COWARD!" Lighttail screeched at the top of her lungs. The herbalist stood up from the middle of the crowd, her claws unsheathed and her mangled fur bristling wildly. "You just let these foxbrains blame the rest of us for your- your-" She stopped, unable to find the words to describe her anger. All these years she had trusted, chatted with, and believed Sandstripe, and suddenly she stabbed every living cat in this castle in the back. Even what Lighttail thought she had called a friend. "I can't believe you!"
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