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Post by Mayhem™ on Nov 12, 2017 20:59:25 GMT -5
When Eaglestar had sauntered away , Barkpelt stood before Bonefang , his eyes sympathetic . " Rosethorn did what she did to protect you for Morningflight . I know she has something planned , try not to worry . Somehow she's going to make this work . " I don't exactly know why she's doing it , but ... He rested his tail on his shoulder , " The last thing you need to do right now is upset Eaglestar further . I know you're suffering , but this will make it no easier . Please , Bonefang , play your part and we'll make this work . For Morningflight . " His tone was hushed as he made sure no one had been listening .
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Post by Applescent on Nov 12, 2017 20:59:27 GMT -5
(I'm gonna be poofy, but I'll respond when I can)
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Post by Applescent on Nov 12, 2017 21:01:42 GMT -5
Bonefang hissed under his breathe, he lashed his tail hard across the ground in anger. He glared at Eaglestar as the tom walked away, "Rotten piece of crowfood!" he thought angrily.
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Post by Mayhem™ on Nov 12, 2017 21:02:04 GMT -5
Rosethorn was not qualified for this , but she was going to have to make do . " This might hurt , I'm sorry , but it's the only thing I can do . " She carefully grabbed Morningflight's scruff and did her best to drag her towards the outside of the camp . She had to at least get her away from the other cats . If she could just do that , she might be able to make this work . Whether that meant finding somewhere for her to be with her kits after their birth , or some other plan , she couldn't bring herself to let her give birth by herself under these circumstances ...
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Post by Dagegen5 on Nov 12, 2017 21:02:19 GMT -5
Hailrush felt a small tug of breathlessness hit her lungs as the first stage of running slowly ended for her. A sort of runner's high enveloped her being and the pain that began to prickle in her leg muscles began to fade away. She saw the calico apprentice's body disappear less and less into the forested territory of Birchclan before she was close upon her heels. The silver tabby did not overtake her apprentice, however, and ran at her side. She flashed Russetpaw a proud look as they ran together, feeling a warm sensation in her chest. Hailrush was aware of her apprentice's solid development and she was quite proud of her. The fact that she had managed to keep such a pace for so long was quite reflective of her success.
Unbeknownst to the cats who fluttered light-heartedly through the forest, that a storm was churning within camp.
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Post by Littleflower on Nov 12, 2017 21:05:21 GMT -5
The queen shuddered against the shecat as she was lifted into the sky, a surprisingly easy task considering how skinny Morningflight was in spite of the kits in her belly. It really showed how much she had starved herself to keep her secret. Eating only enough to sustain her kits and little left over for herself, it would be a hard kitting considering how weak she already was. Let alone the conditions under which the kits would be brought into the world under.
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Post by Dagegen5 on Nov 12, 2017 21:07:51 GMT -5
(I vote in agreement for an OOC chat page for this clan!)
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Post by Mayhem™ on Nov 12, 2017 21:10:55 GMT -5
Rosethorn managed to bring Morningflight just far away enough that they might have a shot at not being caught . Though she was strong , she found her legs wobbling under her as she carefully set her down near a thick bush . The longer she looked over Morningflight , the more concerned she was that the she cat might not survive the kitting . She was due any moment , but she was thin , sapped of her energy not only from the kits , but from her lack of eating as well to hide her pregnancy . Her claws unsheathed nervously as she sat down beside her .
" I'll tell you right now , I am not a medicine cat by any means , " She warned , " And I may not be able to save you if something goes wrong . Your body is very frail , " She explained , trying her best to be straightforward and calm . " If anything is to happen , I will do my best to make sure your kits are safe , if they make it as well . "
Rosethorn wasn't super great with the friendliness thing , but she needed to try . She sat down closer to her stomach , resting a paw on it as she looked to Morningflight with calm eyes , offering her a kind smile . " Did you think of any names ? " Anything to keep her distracted during her contractions was going to be helpful . She wished she'd had some herbs - not that she'd know which ones to use ...
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Post by Applescent on Nov 12, 2017 21:14:23 GMT -5
(My kit from the little will be a tom named either Frost or Coldkit, depends on if Little wants to give them rogue names or clan names, i'll make a form for him later.)
(Also I'll try making a OOC page later)
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Post by Mayhem™ on Nov 12, 2017 21:21:14 GMT -5
(( I wonder , do you think if they were born without any defects , Eaglestar would accept them only under the condition that maybe nobody tells them about their parents or something like that ? Maybe Rosethorn could convince him that they need kits so they have a stronger clan , and after all , kits are the future . If something ends up being wrong they could give them the boot but Rosethorn is probs positive they're fine - just tossin that out for you and Little ! also definitely good fodder for Rosethorn's master plan ))
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Post by Littleflower on Nov 12, 2017 21:21:33 GMT -5
(I was going to call them clannames if that's alright I was going to name mine Sparkkit, and if there is one unclaimed Wildkit as it'll be a litter of 4, and I wondered if anyone else would like to rp a kit? and I was going to have them born healthy just a little small)
Now she could feel at least a little safe away from the glares of her clanmates, the young queen shrank back against the grass. Panting hard, sweat already clumping her pelt together as she fought through the pain fro the sake of her little kits. She closed her eyes, another wail ripping from her before she could stop it as she rested her head down on the grass.
"I don't know," she replied honestly through gritted teeth. "I always assumed I would see them and now what to name them," she whispered tears now lighting her gaze. It now hit her that she might not even survive long enough to bring them into the world, let alone decide on names.
"Please, no matter what happens." She whispered weakly. "Save them before me, they don't deserve to die because of my stupidity."
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Post by Mayhem™ on Nov 12, 2017 21:26:02 GMT -5
(( I'd be down for taking on a kit ! ))
Rosethorn could tell she was in an immense amount of pain , but tried to quell her worries . " I'm going to do my best to save all of you , " Anyone could tell she was uncertain , for once , but she wanted to try . " I ... I don't believe in Starclan and all that nonsense but ... I think you'll be going there , should anything happen to you . I know those aren't exactly comforting words to most but , you know what I mean ... "
She nearly jumped back as her paw slipped off from the kits in her belly . " You might want to start that whole breathing routine now , they might be coming faster than I thought - " This was so not her department , she was a Warrior , not a Medicine Cat , she had no idea what she was doing ... But she couldn't give up now .
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Post by Littleflower on Nov 12, 2017 21:29:27 GMT -5
Despite it all Morningflight managed a small smile, her ears flattening against her head as it once again split through her body. Ripping a cry from her throat, she closed her eyes as she tried to breath in spite of it. "I'll happily go to the dark forest if it means these kits will make it," she swore. Looking to the skies with a desperate look. She would have given her three other legs to ensure their safety, and didn't care what the cost was.
The young queen writhed with a shriek, and at last the first kit came into the world. It was tiny, but squirming.
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Post by Mayhem™ on Nov 12, 2017 21:34:14 GMT -5
A sigh of relief exploded from her lungs as she picked up the kit as carefully as she could in her mouth , trying her best not to be grossed out , and brought them closer to Morningflight . The good news was , it was breathing , and that was a good sign . " Not to do your job for you , but I'm going to clean them up until you're done to keep them warm . Focus on breathing , you've got this . " She waited nervously as she squished her eyes shut , licking the kitten's fur to ensure it's breathing and regulating it's body temperature . It let out a tiny squeak , and Rosethorn tried to be a bit more gentle . This wasn't really her thing , but she was managing .
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Post by Littleflower on Nov 12, 2017 21:36:43 GMT -5
Eyes lighting up with fondness even through the pain, the young queen twisted herself to add a couple licks of her own. Reaching out to draw the tiny kit to her belly, only to be interrupted by another wave of pain splitting her open. She wasn't done, even though she was already exhausted beyond belief. Now with a little more hope, knowing that at least one of her kits had m made it, she rested her head back on the grass and grunted again.
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Post by Applescent on Nov 12, 2017 21:39:37 GMT -5
(cool so i'll make a form for Coldkit once i can  ) |
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Post by Mayhem™ on Nov 12, 2017 21:41:44 GMT -5
Soon after came another , and then another , and then the final kit . Rosethorn urged them towards their mother , laying down between Morningflight and the kits to keep the wind from chilling their tiny bodies even more . For once her dense , long fur was useful . She shared her warmth with them as she assured Morningflight that it didn't seem like there were any more kits , though she figured Morningflight would know better than her since they were inside her after all .
" You did amazing . I don't think I'd ever be able to do this ... " Though worries of other cats wondering where she might've been was starting to creep up on her , she was determined to see things through . Though she didn't like using kits as pieces in a larger game , she knew that this might help her towards her ultimate goal .
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Post by Littleflower on Nov 12, 2017 21:45:40 GMT -5
Morningflight didn't respond, her eyes closed and head on the ground as her breaths continued to be laboured. There were no more kits, but the queen was exhausted and had lost a lot of blood in delivering her kits safely. She struggled to hold on, listening to the little mewls of the tiny kits who needed her to survive, I'm just so tired. She began to float between consciousness and unconsciousness, trying to hold on but beginning to fade if she didn't get herbs soon.
The smallest of the kits, a shecat almost half the size of what would have been considered a normal kit, let out a tiny wail. Squirming against her brothers as they fought for position at their mother's belly. Eyes closed and ears flat to her head, she was entirely helpless as she found warmth against her mother's pelt curling up at the curve of Morningflight's skinny frame. Letting out a mewl of disappointment when she couldn't seem to find any milk, though happy for now to be warm.
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Post by Mayhem™ on Nov 12, 2017 21:58:45 GMT -5
" Hey , are you okay ? Morningflight ? Morningflight ? " Worry surged through her as she looked from her to the kits . They didn't seem to be able to nurse , and Rosethorn wasn't physically able to provide that . The outcome was beginning to look grim , and she knew it . She very carefully wedged her tail between the she cat and the kits and drew them towards her , keeping them as warm as she could since she generated the most body heat . Rosethorn wasn't sure how to feel ; she hardly knew Morningflight and wasn't sure if she had a right to feel sad , and now these kits ...
The kits .
Though it would be difficult to tell for sure until they got older , Rosethorn did her best to check them over . Though they did look a bit on the smaller side , Rosethorn saw no signs of any missing limbs or crooked tails or splayed paws , or anything that looked out of the ordinary . This was perfect ; surely Eaglestar would have to accept them . Granted , she would have to find a Queen willing to raise them , but she would figure that out when she got back . She kept the thoughts flowing , but paused to look at Morningflight . She crept a bit closer as she laid on her stomach , reaching a paw out to rest on her former clan mate's cheek .
" I will make sure these kits are safe , " She repeated her promise , " I will make Eaglestar take them in ... " She gave her shoulder a swipe of her tongue before standing slowly .
" I can't take you back to camp ... I'm sure you know this ... But you're not alone . " She wasn't sure how to comfort someone that believed in something she didn't , but she breathed a sigh despite this and carried on , " I will be here for you . It's okay to let go if you have to ... I'm here . "
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Post by Littleflower on Nov 12, 2017 22:04:32 GMT -5
Morningflight's voice was weak, but it was there despite this. "I'm still here," she whispered quietly unable to lift her head but she let out a quiet noise of protest as the newborns were tugged from her. She knew she couldn't have much longer left with them, but she was fighting as best as she could. Even if it was a losing battle. Her frail frame seemed to shudder with every breath she took. "I need..." she stammered on her words, trying to remember what she could of any medicines she'd heard about. "Borage, it'll help my milk flow until they can find a mother."
The little shecat, mewled and squirmed at the tail forced between her and her mother. She squirmed for the brief time in which she was away from the warmth but quickly settled again.
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Post by Applescent on Nov 12, 2017 22:09:51 GMT -5
One of the tom kits stirred and mewled, his head moving back and forth searching for milk. He small and hungry, he cuddled close against the tail around him.
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Post by Mayhem™ on Nov 12, 2017 22:10:30 GMT -5
(( Rosethorn is gonna do one of the worst possible things I am so sorry brace yourself //dontworry she wont kill her but uh ,, she miiiiight leave her . THIS IS TOO EMOTIONAL I CANT DEAL W/ THIS ))
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Post by Littleflower on Nov 12, 2017 22:12:54 GMT -5
Morningflight watched the little ones in silence, it broke her heart that she probably wouldn't be there to watch them grow up and flourish as cats. "They're perfect," she whispered now she had managed to force open her eyes to bask in their sweetness.
(its made me way too emotional too XD  )
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Post by Mayhem™ on Nov 12, 2017 22:18:58 GMT -5
It was then that Rosethorn realized that she had been getting too close to this situation . It hadn't stung her before , but it was now . This was something she knew she couldn't handle . She began to grow anxious as Morningflight held on ; she didn't want to see her die of course , but she knew a losing battle when she saw one , and she wasn't sure if prolonging the inevitable was the best idea . Surely they'd notice she was missing by now , and if Eaglestar got suspicious ... She looked to Morningflight with a saddened expression .
" I'm going to bring them to the camp , I can't risk leaving them out here ; predators would take them without a second thought , and you're in no position to defend them ... You have to understand that I'm doing what's best for these kits . " Rosethorn stood , gathering the kits together . Luckily for her they were small enough that she could carry three by the scruff in her broad muzzle , and she could keep one on her thick nose , if not her head or back . It was going to be interesting , but she had to try . As she maneuvered the kits , she drew in a deep breath . " I'm sorry , Morningflight , " She said through kitten fur , " I'll come back for you , I ... I promise , just - hold on . "
But she knew that she couldn't .
Without looking back , Rosethorn began to hurry towards home , keeping the kits balanced as she went along . She nearly dropped them once or twice , but luckily managed to keep them all intact .
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As she pushed back into the camp , she made a beeline for Eaglestar's den , carefully setting the kits down on the ground . She sat behind them , her back straight as she kept them tucked close with her paws against her underbelly and tail as it curled around her forepaws , masking them completely . " Eaglestar , if I may , I request your attention , " She held her breath momentarily , " It's urgent . "
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Post by Applescent on Nov 12, 2017 22:21:48 GMT -5
Bonefang was still sitting silently in camp, his claws flexing into the dirt below him. His eyes were dull now, as if all emotion was taken from them. He could still feel eyes on him, but he made no move to hide himself. He was ashamed of what he did, he was ashamed for not leaving with her when she obviously needed him.
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Post by Littleflower on Nov 12, 2017 22:23:25 GMT -5
Morningflight watched the shecat leave in silence, her head on the ground and her eyes slowly drifted closed. Her kits were safe. With a gentle exhale, the young mother died.
Sparkkit let out a whimper of surprise as she was suddenly pulled from the ground and carried. Confusion lighting her tiny form, she could do little but hang from the strange shecat's jaws and accept her fate. Hunger took over her system, she squirmed and pushed pathetically against the stranger once she was set down upon the cold ground.
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Post by Mayhem™ on Nov 12, 2017 22:25:09 GMT -5
(( Rosethorn's like ,, " I can't be your mommy I'm trying to take over the clan u ridiculous balls of fluf- aww you're kinda cute th- NO ROSETHORN N O ,, YOU'RE BETTER THAN THIS ,, " ))
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Post by Applescent on Nov 12, 2017 22:25:44 GMT -5
Eaglestar sighed and turned to look at Rosethorn, "What is it now?" he asked in annoyance. This was one of the things he hated about being Leader, every time there was a problem everyone went straight to him. He sat and tried to look the least bit interested in whatever it was the she-cat wanted.
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Post by Littleflower on Nov 12, 2017 22:26:11 GMT -5
(a multifaceted villain, what could be better?)
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Post by Littleflower on Nov 12, 2017 22:28:45 GMT -5
Singedthunder approached Bonefang with notable caution, his head hung low. Guilt ripping him appart, he had to say something before it tore him clear in half. "I just wanted to say sorry, I didn't know what else to do. I never imagined this would be the outcome."
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