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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 24, 2020 20:58:01 GMT -5
"He could've been saved!" Splashecho flattened her ears, her voice cracking with the grief o not wanting to believe Spiritstar's words. "My father cared for me and my brother! He could've been saved, but Cliffheart never gave him the chance! Cliffheart is just as bad as Robinstar and the other dark cats! Try all he might, he won't be able to prove otherwise! He'll always be a Dark Forest cat! I know it!"
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Post by Jewelspirit on Apr 24, 2020 21:04:21 GMT -5
“Then what does that make me Splashecho? Am I evil? Am I dark? Because it was me who ripped away Robinstars lives. Cliffheart did his job to protect the clans. Your father would have never wanted to change. Splashecho.... he was so willing to do anything to keep in Robinstar’s graces he would have killed anyone who stood in his way, in my....out sisters way. There wouldn’t be a saving grace for him. He would never be able to redeem himself for the things he has done. He wouldn’t have changed. Not for your brother... and not for you. You were a product to continue on what he had built. Clearly you don’t believe in his cause so where would that have left you?,” she asked her voice was hauntingly eerie as she ended speaking.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 24, 2020 21:09:06 GMT -5
"You were chosen by StarClan themselves to lead this Clan, Spiritstar, they wouldn't have done that if you were evil." Splashecho frowned at her, her voice flat. "I only left the Clan because of Robinstar. If I would've stayed, I could've been there for my father. I might have been able to help him, but I didn't get the chance!"
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Post by Jewelspirit on Apr 24, 2020 21:17:47 GMT -5
“Where do you think you would be if you had stayed? He would have killed me Splashecho. He would have killed Cliffheart. Anyone that got in his way. Does that sound like someone who is redeemable? Someone who would take a second chance? We tried to give our siblings another way out but they refused to take it. They wanted total control. Splashecho you could have ended up like Waspstrike....or you could have been killed just because you ran away,” Spiritstar told her frowning.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 24, 2020 21:20:30 GMT -5
Splashecho lashed her tail. She couldn't get herself to believe Spiritstar's words. Her father loved her. If she would've stayed, maybe she could've changed him? Splashecho let out a heavy sigh and sat back down, pointedly looking away from Spiritstar. "If you think my father was so nonredeemable what makes you think Cliffheart is?"
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Post by Jewelspirit on Apr 24, 2020 21:29:38 GMT -5
“Cliffheart fought for StarClan during the battle for the forest. He turned his back on the darkness to save those he loved and cared about. He saved me.... he could have easily turned his back on everything and betrayed all that is good but he didn’t. You honestly think one who has turned there back on darkness would so easily fall back to it? Cliffheart doesn’t openly ask for forgiveness but does his hardest to do what is right. He has done so in Shadowclan he has a family with those who love him. StarClan above Northstar trusted him. And so do I. After everything me and him have been through..... after all the darkness we have shared in our lives the light is what keeps us moving forward. That hope that tomorrow will be a better day. That each day holds glimmers of light in them. Small victories over anything tainted and evil,” Spiritstar told her watching her get irritated. A slight frown etched into the leaders face watching her.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 24, 2020 21:37:00 GMT -5
"Cliffheart may have done all those good things, but he was just as bad as Robinstar and my father." Splashecho flattened her ears. "He betrayed StarClan and he betrayed SkyClan when he went to ShadowClan! A real warrior wouldn't betray their Clan, even Deadpath went back to RiverClan, where he rightfully belongs. Why should Cliffheart be praised for his good deeds when his bad outweigh them? I doubt even StarClan would accept him!"
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Post by Jewelspirit on Apr 24, 2020 21:44:09 GMT -5
“Because of love. He met Owlshadow who loved him as he loved her,” Spiritstar frowned slightly shaking her head, “Sometimes the clan you were born into doesn’t feel like home.... when Robinstar pushes you out Skyclan did not feel like home did it? Cliffheart has so much negativity here in Skyclan that many would not support. Though it’s not because they think he is evil.....he made bad choices in the past but that shouldn’t mean he needs to be held accountable now. Of course StarClan will judge him in the end.... but I will not be satisfied if he is not in StarClan,” she lashed her tail frowning.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 24, 2020 21:53:03 GMT -5
"I still considered myself a SkyClan cat even when Robinstar chased me out." Splashecho frowned, but then shook her head. "i'm sorry, Spiritstar, but I can't forgive Cliffheart and I can't get myself to trust him. You may, but i won't. I know his true colors."
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Post by Jewelspirit on Apr 24, 2020 22:02:41 GMT -5
“Then you judge fat too quickly Splashecho and that could be your undoing....,” Spiritstar swished her tail looking at her, “I thought you were smarter then this,” she spoke letting out a breath, “Starclan judges is all in the end who knows what will happen,” she spoke before turning to walk away without another word to her niece. With a heavy heart she walked back over though she didn’t say anything keeping a straight face she stopped near her brother, “Cliffheart.... May I talk to you?” She asked him softly.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 24, 2020 22:05:07 GMT -5
Splashecho lashed her tail. Who was Spiritstar to tell her she judged too quickly? She was being cautious. She had kits to worry about after all.
Cliffheart was cleaning his paws, trying to ignore the nagging feeling that Owlshadow wasn't going to make it out of the flames. When his sister walked up, he put his paw down, blinking in light surprise. "Yeah." He stood up to walk with her. "Is something wrong?"
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Post by Jewelspirit on Apr 24, 2020 22:09:38 GMT -5
Spiritstar sighed softly walking with her brother out of ear shot of the others pausing as she stared at the rocks below, “Brother.... I.... ,” she frowned shaking her head, “Does our sister ever try to visit you still?” She whispered softly her ears flattening against her skull. Just coming out with it her heart was hammering in her chest.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 24, 2020 22:25:47 GMT -5
Cliffheart flattened his ears and his pelt itched at the topic. "Not...anymore..."
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Post by Jewelspirit on Apr 24, 2020 22:40:34 GMT -5
Spiritstar frowned slightly, “I can’t tell if it’s her.... or my head playing tricks on me....,”she whispered flattening her ears. Looking away from him for a moment, “I can hear her in my head taunting me..... how I’m no better then her. I get flashes of my paws drenched in red.... and I can hear her gruggles in my ears as if she is next to me,” she shuddered.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 24, 2020 22:48:19 GMT -5
Cliffheart took a deep breath and let it out slowly. "I don't think that's her, Spiritstar." He looked at his sister. "You took a vow to never a harm anyone when you were a medicine cat. Finishing off Robinstar's last life would be a scarring memory, but you can rise over it." He smiled at her. "You are better than her, Spiritstar. Robinstar killed hundreds of cats and wanted to bring destruction. You're bringing life back to SkyClan and balance to the forest. She can't compete with you."
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Post by Jewelspirit on Apr 24, 2020 22:51:16 GMT -5
Spiritstar looked at him, “Why does it feel so real....it keeps me awake at night....,”she let out a shaky breath, “I try to shrug it off but it keeps creeping back....her voice continues to haunt me even in death....I know I’m nothing like her. I want to make Skyclan happy and prosperous the right way. To bring peace and the golden age but.... I can’t seem to get these to stop,” she whispered looking at him taking in his features.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 24, 2020 22:53:42 GMT -5
Cliffheart shifted under her gaze, self conscious of all the scars he received during the time of AdderClan. He tilted his head downward to hide the death scar on his neck. "What makes you happy, Spiritstar?" He asked softly.
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Post by Jewelspirit on Apr 24, 2020 22:57:11 GMT -5
“Makes me happy?” Spiritstar asked taking a moment to think about it, “Starclan....my family... the ones I have left and those I remember fondly. Slatesight.....,” she smiled softly.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 24, 2020 23:06:39 GMT -5
Cliffheart smiled softly. "Then the next time Robinstar haunts you. Think of those things. Think of how StarClan has blessed you and how our parents are proud of you. Think of Splashecho and her beautiful kits and the clanmate who would follow you anywhere." He shrugged and glanced over at Slatesight. "And of those who love you with all their heart." He smiled back at his sister. "Remember love, Spiritstar, and I'm sure you'll do just fine, but if you do need support through this, I'm sure Lavendersky would be there for you." He flicked his ear and looked back at the blazing forest. "Since I can't."
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Post by Jewelspirit on Apr 24, 2020 23:12:26 GMT -5
Spiritstar nodded her head, “Thank you Cliffheart...,” she whispered softly flicking her ears. She let out a soft breath, “I sometimes wish you were still here with me... but I am glad you are happy in Shadowclan. I hope your clan made it out safely,” she spoke looking at him softly.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 24, 2020 23:16:47 GMT -5
Cliffheart quieted at Spiritstar's wish. He gazed across the fire toward ShadowClan territory. Surely, by now Owlshadow was at Fourtrees with his kits and fretting over his safe return. Surely, when he got back, she would be there, because he couldn't bear the thought of not being able to say goodbye.
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Post by Jewelspirit on Apr 24, 2020 23:21:03 GMT -5
Spiritstar looked at him for a moment tilting her head slightly, “Are you alright?” She asked him worried for him. Was something wrong?
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 24, 2020 23:32:50 GMT -5
Cliffheart flicked his ear. He shouldn't be telling the leader of a different clan this, but Spiritstar was his sister. "When I left, Owlshadow still hadn't made it out of the fire." He took a slow breath to steady his fear. "I'm terrified she might be..." He shook his head. No. Owlshadow was back at Fourtrees, waiting for him.
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Post by Jewelspirit on Apr 24, 2020 23:38:03 GMT -5
Spiritstar covered her mouth with her paw in shock and worry for her brother, “Oh Cliffheart I’m so sorry. I hope she made it out by the one you get back. I can’t imagine.... I’m sure you will see her again,” she spoke nodding her head. Laying her tail on his shoulder to comfort him.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 25, 2020 0:01:34 GMT -5
Cliffheart turned his gaze down toward his paws, a sadness weighing his expression. "If she's not there when I get back, I'll..." he let out a heavy sigh. "I'll never see her again."
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Post by Jewelspirit on Apr 25, 2020 0:09:18 GMT -5
“Why do you say that of course you will. If she has been called to Starclan I am praying she hasn’t I hope she is waiting for you. Though if she has been you will see her again,” Spiritstar spoke, “Why wouldn’t you think so?” She frowned.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 25, 2020 0:13:54 GMT -5
Cliffheart shook his head. "Owlshadow will go to StarClan if anything happened to her, but..." He couldn't meet her gaze. "I won't."
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Post by Jewelspirit on Apr 25, 2020 21:06:40 GMT -5
Spiritstar frowned a bit, “Why would t you think you wouldn’t go to Starclan? If anyone deserves it it would be you for how hard you have worked to prove yourself,” her tail tip twitched, “And if you aren’t worthy then I refuse to enter into those starry grounds without you,” she shook her head.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Apr 25, 2020 21:33:08 GMT -5
"No, Spiritstar." Cliffheart sighed softly and looked at her. "As the leader of your Clan, you need to join the ranks of StarClan to advise the one who comes after you." He looked back toward the flames that burned the forest, his ears falling back and solemnness stilling his face. "The crimes I committed against the forest are too great to be forgiven and I accept that. I don't just think that I won't be permitted to StarClan, I know." He took a deep breath. "I know because I have already died once before and it was not stars that awaited me."
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Post by Jewelspirit on Apr 25, 2020 23:28:26 GMT -5
Spiritstar flattened her ears against her skull, “I don’t care what the stars may say. What our ancestors say I won’t step a paw until you are able to join me and the rest of our family. When our times come...,”though she trailed off blinking at him before her fur bristled, “You what?!” She looked shocked and confused. He already died?! Wait when and how was he back?! What in starclans name happened?
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