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Post by Falconwing on May 1, 2018 15:58:41 GMT -5
Falcon woke up from a small nap and looked over to Smoke. Getting up and shaking his long tabby fur the tom went over to where the grey shecat was. "Hey would you like to go hunting?", He asked not wanting to go alone and thought the feeling of hunting would help warm him up.
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Post by Jekyll on May 1, 2018 16:09:38 GMT -5
"Okay then! I'll go east till I reach that really old, burnt oak tree then start making my way north from there until I reach that small pond that's over that way in the forest." She gestured to the north and then looked toward Lilly. "Can you go west till you reach that pile of boulders? You know where it is right? Then veer north till you reach the clearing before heading back toward the pond. We'll meet in the middle of between the clearing and the pond."
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Post by Falconwing on May 1, 2018 16:19:09 GMT -5
Lilly nodded and turned to go towards the boulders before stopping and looking back at Igloo. "Are you sure you will be fine? I feel as if we should stay together", she meowed concerned about her friend, being in the forest alone.
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Post by Jekyll on May 1, 2018 16:40:37 GMT -5
Igloo nodded, her eyes filling with some of her old strength. "I'll be just fine. I'm still just as strong as I was two moons ago." She then started moving, swift in her movements. She moved gracefully despite her belly and was soon half way to the gnarled oak. As she continued on she felt her energy falling but kept going anyway. She made it to the gnarled oak finally when she felt the first pain, a throbbing in her belly. She hissed from it but paid no mind as she marked the oak and turned to the north, ready to make her way toward the pond. The sun was high in the sky when she reached the pond finally, her legs aching from the walk as she leaned down to lap at the clear water.
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Post by Taiyou on May 1, 2018 16:54:18 GMT -5
Smoke stretched out her paws holding back a yawn as Falcon came over to her asking if she wanted to join him hunting. "Sure. Any preference of where you want to go hunting?" She asked gesturing for him to take the lead out the hollow.
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Post by Falconwing on May 1, 2018 18:05:15 GMT -5
"Yeah let's head towards that pond in the north. I'm sure there will be prey close to the waters edge", Falcon meowed as they headed into the forest. It had been two moons since he had made her deputy and he was very satisfied with the job that she had done so far. Sadly they had lost a couple of cats to wolves causing their numbers to dwindle, but they still needed to feed the rest of the group and each other.
Lilly nodded and regretfully turned away and headed towards he boulders that Igloo had mentioned. The brindle and cream shecat quickly marked them before moving north towards the clearing marking as she went. The whole time Lilly was worried about Igloo and she had a sinking feeling about leaving her. "Jagg is going to kill me if anything happens to her", she said to herself flattening her ears at the thought of the sandy tom.
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Post by Jekyll on May 1, 2018 18:09:57 GMT -5
Igloo straightened up and continued on away from the waters edge. She was about a quarter of the way to the clearing when the next pain hit. She gasped and stumbled a bit from the ferocity of it before falling to the ground after making her way to a clump of ferns. "I'll just rest then finish setting the border." She spoke to no one but herself.
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Post by Falconwing on May 1, 2018 19:17:31 GMT -5
Making it to the clearing Lilly marked it thoroughly and looked about her. There was no sign oh Igloo and after checking the scents on the breeze and finding nothing she got slightly worried. The path Lilly had taken was longer than Igloos and she should already be able to scent her for the wind was in her favor. Rushing out of the clearing Lilly made her way towards the small pond. Once she reached the halfway point she called out, "Igloo!!!"
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Post by Taiyou on May 1, 2018 19:19:55 GMT -5
Smoke padded after Falcon as they headed for the pond up north, licking her lips slightly at the thought of prey. "Mmm I could go for some fish honestly. If we're lucky we could being back a good amount for everyone." She meowed before catching up to Falcon walking right beside him.
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Post by Falconwing on May 1, 2018 19:55:55 GMT -5
"Mmm yes fish does sound good. I cannot remember the last time I had fish it's been so long." Falcon led the way happy at the idea of having fish. The tabby tom quickly led the way to the watering hole and with it being not that far from the hollow they made it there in no time. As they approached the pond Falcon sniffed as he went moving stealthily as to not spooked any potential prey. Suddenly he caught the scent of another cat and looked to Smoke. "Do you smell that?", He asked in a hushed tone.
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Post by Taiyou on May 2, 2018 11:16:19 GMT -5
Smoke paused tasting the air for a moment before nodding. "Another cat is nearby, it smells like a she cat as well." She meowed shrugging her shoulders. "Maybe they're passing by or just hunting."
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Post by Falconwing on May 2, 2018 16:55:07 GMT -5
Falcon hesitated for a minute but then shrugged it off. He wanted to pursue the stranger to see if maybe they wanted to join them, but with leafbare upon them could they afford another mouth to feed. Focusing back on hunting the longhaired tabby tom started his search for any sort of prey that might be about. To his luck Falcon caught sight of a hare but it was too close to its burrow to attempt. Seeing its size and knowing it could feed three cats the tom backed away and went back to where Smoke was. "Theres a hare just around the bend but its too close to its burrow to attack it head on. If you could sneak up from behind and I'll come from the front I'll chase it right to you. Sound like a plan", he meowed determined to catch the creature.
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Post by Jekyll on May 2, 2018 16:58:58 GMT -5
Igloo was still laying in the ferns waiting for the pain to stop but she knew it wouldn't. She took a deep breath, knowing that these pains meant it was time for her kits to join her. Opening her mouth she scented another cat and called out, hoping they would be able to help her. "Hello! Is someone there? I need help!"
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Post by Falconwing on May 2, 2018 17:12:50 GMT -5
Lilly had continued on towards the pond and when she was almost there she heard Igloo call out. "Igloo!", she responded and rushed over to the queen. "Thank Starclan I've found you!", she meowed giving her a couple of licks before sniffing her. "Is it time? Do you think you could make it back to the den?", she asked full of concern.
Jagg had finally made it back to the camp and set his prey down inside the den. "Igloo!...", he called out looking for his mate. Seeing Blizzard he quickly padded over to the tom. "Have you seen Igloo", he asked curious on where his mate could be.
((Do you wanna make some kits now?))
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Post by Jekyll on May 2, 2018 17:15:19 GMT -5
Sure! She's having three right??))
Igloo smiled at Lilly as she emerged near her and gestured her tail in greeting. "Yes, it's time. If I had some help I'm sure I can make it back to den." She then sighed. "Jagg is going to yell at me... ugh."
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Post by Jekyll on May 2, 2018 17:16:40 GMT -5
Blizzard looked up from where he had been organizing herbs and placing them in clefts under a stone to keep them safe through leaf-bare. He thought for a moment before shaking his head. "She was here when I went to collect catmint and feverfew but she wasn't in the clearing anymore when I got back."
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Post by Falconwing on May 2, 2018 17:24:21 GMT -5
((YUP! I'm so excited I love kittens lol))
"Ha...Yes he is", Lilly meowed thinking about how the protective tom would react. "Now, here, just lean on me and I will help you back to the den", she said moving to where she could help Igloo and let her lean on her.
Jagg flattened his ears and lashed his tail. "Should we go looking for her?", he asked as he turned and looked through the trees of the forest around then for any sign of his mate.
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Post by Jekyll on May 2, 2018 17:29:43 GMT -5
SAME!!))
Igloo stood and leaned against Lilly, enjoying her support at this difficult time. They then started padding toward the den. "I'm just glad we got the border done." She huffed out. After a good while and a few more pains she recognized the den up ahead.
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Post by Falconwing on May 2, 2018 17:44:19 GMT -5
Lilly did her best to support the queen the whole way back to the den. Pausing when she paused and helping her around a fallen log untill she could see the den up ahead of them and Jagg looking out into the forest. The shecat waved her tail at the sandy colored tom untill his eyes caught sight of them and he rushed over.
Seeing Lillys tail waving was what helped Jagg notice the two shecats headed back his way. Perking up the tom quickly bounded over to his mate full of worry. "Are you okay? Did something attack you?!", He asked pushing Lilly away and taking her place beside his mate continually licking her face and ears.
"She's fine, nothing attacked us. We just went on a small walk. Let me go and get Blizzard", Lilly said saving Igloo from having to answer the barage of questions. Bounding off towards the den she called out, "Blizzard!" Seeing him within the den she spoke, "It's time! Igloo is going to have her kits", she said excitedly.
"Blizzard? Why? I thought you said she wasn't hurt?", Jagg meowed oblivious of the fact that his mate was in labor.
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Post by Jekyll on May 2, 2018 17:57:25 GMT -5
Igloo took another deep breath of air as she struggled to stay on her paws as another pain swept over her. "The kits Jagg. It's the kits." Her one blue eye shone with love but also fear.
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Blizzard pricked his ears and then rushed out of the den and to the stone the herbs were under. Rummaging through them he found raspberry leaves and borage and brought them back to the den before changing out the moss in Igloo's nest. "Okay! Bring her in. Also, go get a stick for her to bite down on and a ball of moss soaked in water."
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Post by Falconwing on May 2, 2018 18:14:48 GMT -5
Jagg gasped and instantly filled with excitement and then fear for his mate. "Come on then let's get you in the den. Your gonna do great, I can't wait to meet our beautiful kits", he meowed calmly doing his best to stay calm for Igloo but you could she the emotion in his amber eyes.
"Okay", Lilly said nodding. She then rushed to the little creek close to dens and found some moss and soaked it in water and rushed it back to Blizzard before going and getting the stick he had also requested. After giving the tom everything he needed she backed away to give them some space.
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Post by Jekyll on May 2, 2018 18:19:09 GMT -5
As they entered the den Igloo breathed in the familiar scents around her before making her way to her nest and laying down. "Blizzard helped me with my first kitting. I wouldn't let anyone else help me." She laughed lightly and then clenched her teeth as pain wracked through her once more.
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Blizzard looked to Lilly quickly. "How long have the pains been going on?" He then turned back to Igloo and nudged the stick and raspberry leaves over to her. "The leaves will help with pain. You already know what the stick is for."
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Post by Falconwing on May 2, 2018 18:23:21 GMT -5
"Long enough. I've seen kittings before and I'm sure she is about ready to push." Lilly knew how giving birth went she had helped a couple of other shecats birth their kits so she knew enough. "We walked long enough for the kits to move into place to come out", she added looking at Igloos belly then back to Blizzard.
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Post by Jekyll on May 2, 2018 18:36:44 GMT -5
Blizzard nodded quickly and positioned himself by his sister as she swallowed down the herbs and grabbed the stick in her jaws. She nodded her head to him to say she was ready. Blizzard placed his paws on her belly, feeling for any signs of mishaps before nodding to Igloo as well. "Now!"
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Igloo clenched down on the stick so hard it splintered a bit as a wave of pain wracked through her body. She then saw Blizzard lean down and pick up a small bundle before passing it to Lilly. "Nip open the sack and lick it's fur backwards to warm it up."
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Post by Falconwing on May 2, 2018 19:33:43 GMT -5
Lilly didn't hesitate and quickly broke open the tiny kits sac and started to clean the newborn. Once it was clean and all warmed up the shecat picked up the tiny bundle and carefully placed it next to Igloos belly to start suckling.
(( If you would go ahead and post the kits bios so we know what they look like))
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Post by Jekyll on May 2, 2018 19:47:51 GMT -5
I'll get right on that. Sorry... severe weather warning here and it just started... I'm terrified of thunder and lightning))
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Post by Falconwing on May 2, 2018 19:50:52 GMT -5
I'll get right on that. Sorry... severe weather warning here and it just started... I'm terrified of thunder and lightning)) Really?! Same here. Where are you at? I'm in Arkansas USA?
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Post by Jekyll on May 2, 2018 19:52:40 GMT -5
Kansas, we just got a tornado warning))
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Post by Falconwing on May 2, 2018 19:53:59 GMT -5
((sweet! Well good luck hope the storms over there aren't too bad))
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Post by Jekyll on May 2, 2018 19:55:23 GMT -5
hehehe))
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