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Post by Falconwing on May 18, 2018 7:47:50 GMT -5
Ivysong gave a small purr at Soaringflowers gesture and was happy when she picked Wildkit to carry. Looking to her mate and seeing him grab Cavekit, the queen knew that her kits were in safe paws. Giving a nod to Creekstar to say that she was ready with yet kits, the ruddy shecat then bent down and grabbed Ravenkit gently by the scruff picking him up and away from his snuggled spot at her belly.
Wildkit felt teeth grip around her scruff and her body lift into the air. Instinctively she mewled for her mother and started to swat her paws in attempt to escape. However after a couple of moments with nothing happening she realized she was safe and let her hind legs and tail curl up as she relaxed.
Arcticstrike responded positively, "Yes it's a bit stressful, but the clan is strong and will make it through this journey." He had faith in Starclan and in the strength of his own clan that they would make it through this.
Creekstar saw Ivysongs nod that they were ready and he made his way to the front of the clan. "Eagletalon, would you bring up the rear with another warrior", he called to his senior warrior entrusting the safety of the clan to him. It was important that have someone watching their back to make sure that they were not being followed.
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Post by Falconwing on May 18, 2018 7:50:39 GMT -5
(okay I'll wait for 𝖘𝖎𝖑𝖛𝖊𝖗𝖘𝖎𝖑𝖐 and ~Skyblaze~ to be here before we do that seeing that they need to be here so we can rescue them lol)
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Post by Jekyll on May 18, 2018 7:56:04 GMT -5
hi))
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2018 8:08:18 GMT -5
(Hey squirrel! how are you?)
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Post by Jekyll on May 18, 2018 8:32:47 GMT -5
Ok I guess. I cut my finger open yesterday))
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2018 8:34:18 GMT -5
(Y'ouch, how'd you manage that?)
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Post by Jekyll on May 18, 2018 9:50:55 GMT -5
Was cutting something with scissors and messed up))
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2018 9:52:08 GMT -5
(I read that as, was cutting scissors and was like, ah that's where you went wrong then XD sorry to hear it, hope it gets better soon!)
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Post by Jekyll on May 18, 2018 10:02:56 GMT -5
Hopefully))
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Post by 𝖘𝖎𝖑𝖛𝖊𝖗𝖘𝖎𝖑𝖐 on May 18, 2018 16:21:31 GMT -5
((Here! Sorry, I was at school))
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Post by Falconwing on May 19, 2018 7:30:22 GMT -5
"All right everyone", Creekstar meowed loudly as the clan gathers around him. "Lets get going", and with that said he turned around and started to walk at firm brisk pace. The dark tabby tom felt good to be on the move again, for every step they took was one more step closer to their new home. The clan leader picked up Eagles patrols scent and followed it parallel with the river just a couple of fox lengths inland safe under the cover of the forest trees. The snow on the ground was scattered and patchy inside of the forest and made it easier for the clan to travel without having to worry about freezing their paws off.
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2018 7:32:49 GMT -5
Her jaws doing her best to hold the squirming Wildkit, keeping her grip firm but gentle around the very small kit's scruff. She was torn between moving to walk beside her mate, and ensuring the little creature stayed close to his mother as not to panic the tiny kit. Soaringflower decided on the latter for the sake of the new mother, and stood patiently beside Ivysong. Keeping pace with ease in spite of her very swollen stomach, she commented to the queen walking alongside her with a soft chuckling sound. "Your kits, are very cute," she said with a smile.
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Post by Falconwing on May 19, 2018 7:41:12 GMT -5
Ivysong purred at Soaringflowers comment about her kits. "Thank you, I can't wait to see what your will look like. You and Creekstar make a beautiful combination", she meowed through Ravenkits fur as she carried him alongside the other queen. She thought about her friends mate and her friends looks and thought about what type of kits they would have. Her mind came up with many different combinations, all of which were very cute.
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Post by Jekyll on May 19, 2018 8:13:48 GMT -5
PoolingWater fell into place behind the group once more. Yes she was expecting, but she wasn't going to be with the queens when she could protect her clan for now. All her senses were alert as she moved, staying a few tail lengths behind the clan and scenting the air now and then.
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FallenDew stayed with the queens, padding to check on the kits now and then. She also would check up on IvySong to make sure she wasn't feeling to tired. Occasionally the she-cat would glance back at PoolingWater with a worried expression.
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2018 8:18:20 GMT -5
The shecat, never one to especially enjoy compliments only twitched her ears with a show of slight discomfort at the comment. Not that it had been by any means insulting, just that she was never a fan of it. "I hope they grow to be strong warriors like their father," the queen replied simply with a shrug of her shoulders. Flicking her ears as she felt the squirming sensation inside her belly, a chuckle coming from her lips.
Wolfshadow maintained a careful pace with his mate, entirely intent on keeping her safe no matter what it took for him to do such. His tail tip twitching in a show of uncertainty as he kept close to her side like a shadow, fitting his name now more than ever. "You really should be with the queens," he commented firmly. Not that he would force her, but he was clearly worried about his mate and the life she carried.
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Post by Jekyll on May 19, 2018 8:33:00 GMT -5
PoolingWater sighed but said nothing for a while before finally replying. "I just started expecting. If I'm able to, I don't care if I'm about to have my kits. I will still do whatever I can to protect our clan. After all, we need everyone doing their part now more than ever."
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2018 8:38:55 GMT -5
Touching his nose to her shoulder with a low grumble, still discontent at the prospect of his mate and kits potentially being put in needless danger. "You are doing your part for the clan, you are carrying their future and you deserve protection as much as any of the other queens," Wolfshadow replied firmly. His long black tail twitching from side to side in a show of frustration, he pressed his shoulder against his mate's. "I'm worried about you," he admitted.
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Post by ~Skyblaze~ on May 20, 2018 12:41:17 GMT -5
(Here! Busy couple days)
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Post by Falconwing on May 21, 2018 12:51:35 GMT -5
Small Time Skip Time Of Day || Sunhigh
(Eagles patrol is getting close to the thunderpath and bridge. Now would be a good time for them to save Flame and Ice from a dog attack)
They had been traveling since dawn and Creekstar could tell that the clan was starting to tire, and from the mewling of Ivysongs kits he could tell that they were hungry. Leading the clan to a small little sheltered dip in the ground right next to the river he came to a stop. "We shall rest here for a while. Poolingwater would you lead a small hunting patrol to feed the clan with?", he asked the she-cat as he went and stood by Soaringflower.
Leopardfrost padded on the outer ring of the clan as they traveled. Keeping step with his mate making sure she was protected on the inside of the ring the tom kept casting quick glances towards Willowflame. As they came to a halt the tom shook his pelt and looked about them. With the river at their side and the forest at their other side he knew it would be good hunting. "Hey do you wanna hunt together?", he asked his mate.
Ivysong stopped and found a cozy spot at the base of a tree and settled herself deep within its large tangled roots. Setting down Ravenkit next to her belly she then looked to Soaringflower and Nettlemask who carried Wildkit and Cavekit. She knew her kits were hungry and so she laid in a way they would easily be able to access her belly.
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Post by ~Skyblaze~ on May 21, 2018 13:19:04 GMT -5
Willowflame let out a small puff of relief as the Clan finally stopped moving, grateful for a second to relax. Although the tortoiseshell queen was tired from the walking, she refused to let anyone see it. Her ears perked as she heard Leopardfrost call, and she let out a small purr of amusement. "Sure, but I doubt I'd be much of a hunter at the moment." She chuckled. The queen was heavily expectant, and her swollen belly brushed against the ferns below her.
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2018 17:21:12 GMT -5
On the alternate hand the pretty calico queen Soaringflower was beginning to feel the effects of the long walk, her frame still suffered the after effects of the wolf attack which had happened before they'd left, before she'd even known she was carrying and as a result she was finding it hard to keep pace, especially now carrying a litter of her own and one of Ivysong's kits. She did her best to keep her head carried high, sitting down with a thump and laying the tiny kit at Ivysong's paws with a dip of her head. "He sounds like he's never been fed a day in his live," Soaringflower said with a gentle laugh, trying to disregard how tired she felt and how badly her paws ached.
Nettlemask carried little Wildkit over to where his mate was laying, and carefully settled the newborn up close to his mother's belly. Giving the shecat a swift lick between the ears before sitting down beside his mate. Not laying down beside her, very much on edge for fear something might happen and he might need to act. He entwined his tail with hers, but otherwise seemed distracted.
Until that point, Ravenkit had been letting out a long drawled out mewling sound, nestling up close to his mother with a squeak when he was at last given the opportunity to nurse. The smoke grey tom burried his face into her belly fur and latched on, quickly nursing to fill his little belly.
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Post by Jekyll on May 21, 2018 17:26:56 GMT -5
PoolingWater nodded quickly and glanced around the cats, looking for those who didn't seem as tired as the rest. "ArcticStrike, WolfShadow, and RosePaw. Will you three come with me on a hunting patrol?" She quickly singled the three out, seeing that they looked to have more energy than the others who sat as soon as they could to rest.
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RosePaw's ears shot up at his name and he quickly made his way to the she-cat. "Yeah, I'll come." He then looked between the other two toms as he waited for them to join.
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2018 17:28:41 GMT -5
The black tom nodded his head, though admittedly a little begrudgingly at this point. He didn't like the fact his mate would continue with her duties, but if she had to he was going to be certain that nothing bad happened to her whilst she was doing them. He moved to stand beside his mate, pressing against her shoulder briefly before standing straight. "I'll come," he agreed.
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Post by Falconwing on May 21, 2018 17:38:43 GMT -5
"Oh I'm sorry", Leopardfrost meowed moving close to his mate. "Sometimes I forget your limitations. That and I miss doing things with you, like hunting", the white and black dappled tom admitted. "Why don't you rest with the other queens and I will bring you back something delicious. Have any preferances?", he asked. He just wanted her to be safe as well as the kits she carried. The tom was still unsure about being a father, and felt awkward about her being pregnant with his kits. Pushing that feeling aside he told himself that things would change after they were born, not wanting to face that issue at the moment. Looking at Willowflame with his eye blue eyes he waited for her response.
Ivysongs whiskers twitched at the comment about her kit. "Yes they definitely don't seem to fond of traveling, and I don't blame them. I sure could use a nap myself", she meowed as she watched Wildkit and Cavekit join Ravenkit at her belly. Looking up to Nettlemask she noticed him being distracted and she nudged him gently with her nose. "Are you okay?", she asked curiously.
Wildkit had been feisty, putting up a fight with the cat who carried her. Giving little growls and flailing her paws trying to claw at her guardian. When she finally was set at her mothers side she wobbled over and quickly latched on. Propping up her front paws on her mothers belly she began to press them against her mothers warm side trying to force the milk out as fast as it could come.
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Post by Falconwing on May 21, 2018 17:42:22 GMT -5
((Arcticstrike and Rosepaw are on Eagles scouting party. Leopardfrost will join. There is also Stormflash Eagletalon and Robinpaw. Robinpaw can be Poolingwaters apprentice if you'd like ))
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2018 17:44:50 GMT -5
A little squeak slipped from Ravenkit's tiny throat when his sister thumped down beside him and began nursing, the little smoke grey tom pressed close to Wildkit and Ivysong for warmth. The cold breeze getting to the tiny tom's bones as he searched for milk to warm his belly. He let out a soft squeak when his belly was filled, resting his head close to the curve of his mother's side with a soft yawning side. His little eyes began to blink, as for the first time he began to fight to open his eyes. The seal which until then had kept them shut to protect the fragile eyes from dust until he had grown more finally broke, and at last he blinked open dark amber eyes. Looking around with a squeak, surprsied by the sudden brightness of the world around him. "Mamma," he tested the word on his tongue for the first time when he saw Ivysong, not knowing her by face but by scent.
Nettlemask shook his head, his eyes on the constant move as he seemed to search every shadow in sight, at first it didn't seem he had fully understood the words of his mate, or at least not heard them. He leant down to nuzzle her cheek, not noticing Ravenkit's development. "Someone needs to keep an eye out," he explained, all too aware of the potential threat of hawks or eagles.
Soaringflower lowered herself until she lay down, trying to collect herself and ignore the general ache of her frame. She pressed close to where her mate had sat beside her, burrying her muzzle into his shoulder fur with a soft pur. Sharing the warmth between them as the cold wind continued to batter the little clan, she wraped her long tail around the swell of her growing stomach.
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Post by Falconwing on May 21, 2018 17:45:25 GMT -5
Arcticstrike watched as a mouse scurried across their path. "Rosepaw", he meowed to catch his apprentices attention and flicked his tail signaling that he could chase after it. He was hungry and felt as if they should pause for a chance to eat a rest for a moment. "Eagle why don't we take a break?", he asked the outsider.
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Post by Jekyll on May 21, 2018 17:52:12 GMT -5
Oh ok, sorry. Sure, RobinPaw and LeopardFrost can join then))
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Post by Falconwing on May 21, 2018 17:52:13 GMT -5
"Thank you for protecting us", Ivysong meowed softly as she licked her mates shoulder allowing his body to help warm her own as she scooted her and her kits closer to the large longhaired tom. Hearing Ravenkits meow she looked down and purred at the young tom. "It seems as if you have found your voice and your eyes Ravenkit", she meowed and bent down her head to clean the milk from his face.
Wilkit had finally slowed down and eventually came to a stop. Still latched on the young she-kit had fallen asleep with a full belly and occasionally moving her tongue, but not enough to pull the milk from her mothers teat.
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2018 17:56:17 GMT -5
Squeaking at the coarseness of his mother's tongue against his soft face, the little tom swatted his paws against his mate's face in an attempt to prevent her from coming closer. Ravenkit squirmed past his mother's face in an uncordinated manner, burrying his dark face into her belly fur in an attempt to avoid the licking. Pressing close between Wildkit and Cavekit, hoping to divert his mother's attention to his two siblings.
Nettlemask had looked up at the sound of a squeak from one of his kits, and the handsome tom couldn't help but chuckle as he watched the small tom's antics, an amused twitch of his whiskers. He pressed his massive frame closer to hers with a soft purr, "He has the strength of his mother," he commented grinning.
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