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Post by Willow on Aug 28, 2023 17:24:23 GMT -5
Darkeyes snickered in glee as he watched the horror spread on Peachdapple, Hollowpaw and Silentflare’s faces. “You didn’t listen to my warning little warrior. You’re stuck here with us.” He let go of Hollowpaw as the apprentice struggled into his grasp. “Go on. Get out of here kit. This wasn’t your fight to begin with.”
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Post by Moonblazer on Aug 28, 2023 17:39:17 GMT -5
Yarrowcloud gave a helpless breath, eyes widening in realization of what Darkeyes meant. The tom took a few steps back, his body restored to what it once was, at the cost of his life in Starclan. How?! He had believed, he had faith in his ancestors! How could he see his kin now? This wasn’t supposed to happen!
Wrenflight flicked his tail, teeth bared in a victorious grin. “Kill Peachdapple if you would like the reward.” He nodded quickly to Rosethorn and Lilyleaf. “I’ve got what I came for.”
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Post by Foxstar26 on Aug 28, 2023 18:05:28 GMT -5
“W-why isn’t he in starclan?” Silentflare cried. “Why is he still here!” He was so confused. If you died in the dark forest were you cursed to stay here forever? “You’ll pay for this!” He snarled at his father, his mind breaking from his frozen shock. He moved to dart forward.
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Post by Icefire15 on Aug 28, 2023 18:12:25 GMT -5
Hollowpaw jerked back up to her paws, hissing and backing away from Darkeyes. She looked back at Yarrowcloud in surprise when he didn’t disappear, her eyes taking in his new state of perfect health. Her ear flicked worriedly as she remembered what had been said earlier about him being stuck in the Dark Forest. Would Yarrowcloud not be accepted by StarClan just because he died here?
Rosethorn gave Wrenflight a bloody grin, “Gladly.” She purred, teeth flashing as she aimed for Peachdapple’s neck.
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Post by Willow on Aug 28, 2023 18:20:16 GMT -5
Lilyleaf backed away from Silentflare, still panting hard from the fight. “I came here as a favor, your death would mean nothing to me. Go. Before I change my mind.” She spit, bloodied claws digging into the ground.
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Post by Moonblazer on Aug 28, 2023 18:22:54 GMT -5
“You were a wonderful help, Silentflare. Beyond your moment of acting out, you truly did do exactly as I taught you to.” Wrenflight grinned, crooning out to his son with honey and venom. He prepared himself to block the angry tom’s charge, only to flick his ears as Yarrowcloud's spirit spoke up.
“Wake up!” Yarrowcloud cried out, not focusing on his own fate now that the others were in danger. “You need to wake up! Go!”
Peachdapple looked up to where Rosethorn was readying her fatal bite, but not before she caught sight of Silentflare making a dash towards Wrenflight. She knew that they wouldn’t win here, and she refused to lose Silentflare as well. Mustering up her voice, her body acted on instinct, and she shouted loudly, panicked and agonized.
“Starclan!”
In a flash, the white smoke around her body burst with a bright light, causing Wrenflight to hiss and close his eyes. As quickly as it came, the bright light faded, and Peachdapple was gone, along with the rest of the cornered party. Wrenflight growled angrily, knowing that Lilyleaf and Rosethorn would be unhappy without their dead medicine cat.
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Post by Willow on Aug 28, 2023 18:29:17 GMT -5
Darkeyes didn’t seem phased by the others disappearing, his eyes still locked on Yarrowcloud. He laughed, his eyes wild. “I can see it now. Shadowblossom and your sniveling little sons wailing over your body. Little do they know you’ll never see them again. When they join Starclan, you won’t be there!”
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Post by Moonblazer on Aug 28, 2023 18:35:54 GMT -5
Darkeyes didn’t seem phased by the others disappearing, his eyes still locked on Yarrowcloud. He laughed, his eyes wild. “I can see it now. Shadowblossom and your sniveling little sons wailing over your body. Little do they know you’ll never see them again. When they join Starclan, you won’t be there!” Yarrowcloud stared in relief as the others seemed to escape, though his gaze turned darkly to Darkeyes. His claws extended, energy filling him as the Dark Forest seemed to magnify that raw anger. “If I cannot go to Starclan, then I will spend every moment of this afterlife making sure Shadowblossom and our kits will never see you, ever!” He suddenly lunged for Darkeyes, snarling in his anger as he realized he was no longer hindered by his injuries. He could finally fight back! |
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Post by Icefire15 on Aug 28, 2023 18:43:57 GMT -5
Rosethorn’s teeth snapped shut on empty air and growled in anger and frustration when she realized her prey had escaped her. “What a waste.” She growled, having looked forward to the kill.
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Post by Willow on Aug 28, 2023 20:19:24 GMT -5
Darkeyes looked panicked as Yarrowcloud charged at him, the other tom was much larger. He ducked, trying to get away from Yarrowcloud's claws. "Wrenflight, Lilyleaf, Rosethorn!" he called, tired from fighting with him and Hollowpaw already.
Lilyleaf rolled her eyes but charged over to help, slashing at Yarrowcloud. "You are going to owe me after this Darkeyes." she growled.
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Post by Moonblazer on Aug 28, 2023 20:33:06 GMT -5
Wrenflight lunged at his son again, not expecting him to strike so powerfully. He scored his claws into his back, only to yowl sharply as Yarrowcloud flung his legs back and sent Wrenflight crashing back against the ground. He pulled to his paws with a snarl.
Yarrowcloud bared his teeth at Darkeyes, pulsing with unchecked anger after so many moons. He remembered how miserable Shadowblossom had been, and knowing now he was stuck here and could never see her again, he lashed out blindly in his rage, not able to defend against the two she-cats if they approached.
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Post by Willow on Aug 30, 2023 20:13:43 GMT -5
Darkeyes squared his shoulders, growling lowly back at Yarrowcloud. "You can't take all of us by yourself. That would be very foolish of you." Darkeyes reared up, claws fully extended as he tried to crash down on Yarrowcloud's shoulders.
Lilyleaf came up behind Yarrowcloud, slashing at the backs of his legs. She could wear him down slowly, he wouldn't even see it coming.
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Post by Moonblazer on Aug 30, 2023 20:34:01 GMT -5
Yarrowcloud gave a loud bellow of pain and anger as he was attacked by both the Warriors. He tried to slash at Darkeyes, only to hiss as Lilyleaf attacked from behind. He used his strength to buck upwards and outwards, large paws snapping back. “Cowards! You can’t fight me alone, can you?”
He breathed heavily.
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Post by Willow on Aug 31, 2023 14:50:31 GMT -5
Darkeyes hissed as Yarrowcloud's claws pierced his shoulder. He backed away from the tom, still breathing hard. "Now why would I fight you alone when I've got all these friends to help me?" he said with a slow smile. "We're not nice cats Yarrowcloud. We enjoy the feeling of blood under our claws. I couldn't possibly take all that joy for myself."
Lilyleaf giggled as she slashed at Yarrowcloud more, her small frame darting around the much larger warrior easily. "You don't even know who I am, but I'd happily kill you again just to do it. I'm Lilyleaf by the way, used to be in Shadowclan." she mewed, batting her eyes at him.
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Post by Moonblazer on Aug 31, 2023 15:01:45 GMT -5
Yarrowcloud scowled in disdain at Lilyleaf’s introduction, not fond of learning that she was a Shadowclan cat. He hissed loudly as Darkeyes and Lilyleaf ganged up on him, and released a loud should as Wrenflight’s claws joined the fray. His father was glaring down at him with hateful eyes, and Yarrowcloud heaved up to bite his father on the muzzle, earning a sharp snarl.
Yarrowcloud tried to wrestle his way away from the Dark Forest cats, looking for a window of escape.
He didn’t need to look hard, as seemingly from the branches above, a small but swift figure leaped down to knock right into Darkeyes. The figure used her hind leg to kick up a cloud of sand and dust at Wrenflight and Lilyleaf in a tricky move. Yarrowcloud’s eyes widened when he realized who the new figure was.
Foxrose! Starclan, it had been so long since he had seen her! They had been apprentices together, after all! Why was she here?
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Post by Willow on Aug 31, 2023 15:31:35 GMT -5
Darkeyes legs went out from under him at the sudden weight, he yowled in shock as he crashed to the ground. He sputtered as the dust and sand flew up in the air obscuring his vision and clogging his airways. "Come back here you coward!"
Lilyleaf coughed as sand and dust entered her lungs, she stumbled back from the fight, eyes stinging.
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Post by Moonblazer on Aug 31, 2023 15:43:46 GMT -5
Yarrowcloud scrambled to his paws in the wake of the sudden confusion. He blanched with surprise as Foxrose darted around the other Dark Forest cats, brushing past him and whispering in a quick giggle.
“Come! This way, this way!”
Yarrowcloud wanted to stay and fight, but the stinging from the new wounds, even on his now restored and ghostly body, stung too much. He was outnumbered, and he needed to retreat. Trusting his old friend, he rushed after her, bounding through the black undergrowth.
“Agh! That wretched she-cat! When I get my claws on her!” Wrenflight growled, rubbing the dark sand from his eye as he hissed hatefully. He glowered. “I suppose him being trapped here means a success, but I hate to let him get away.” He grunted, before suddenly grinning darkly again. “Spending his whole eternity here on the run sounds just as enticing, though.”
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Post by Willow on Aug 31, 2023 16:00:03 GMT -5
Darkeyes licked his wounds, still grumbling softly as he watched them get away. "They can't run forever." He shook his fur out, glancing at Wrenflight. "I would like to go look over the havoc happening in Thunderclan's camp now. Call on me if you need assistance again." With that, he slipped into the darkness.
Lilyleaf dipped her head to Wrenflight, "This has been fun. I will return to my own territory now." she mewed simply before making her way through the darkened trees.
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Post by Moonblazer on Aug 31, 2023 16:06:13 GMT -5
“I am in your debts.” Wrenflight nodded as he flicked his tail in dismissal. Without them, his plan would not have succeeded. “Call on me if you need me in return for your own deeds.” He offered, turning to face and growl at where his son had fled with the ever elusive Foxrose. She was this part of the Dark Forest’s greatest nuisance. Cliffheart was still alive partially thanks to her hiding him away from them when they were all hunting the Shadowclan tom down.
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Post by Icefire15 on Sept 1, 2023 21:46:54 GMT -5
Rosethorn flicked her tail, disappointed with how things had ended. “Hmph, she always has to ruin the fun, doesn’t she?” She said with a scoff. She gave the others a flick of her ear in farewell before she slipped into the shadows and disappeared.
Duskfang padded quietly through the thick forest, lost in thought. He had heard whispers recently of a new plan that was in the works, but he wasn’t sure if he wanted anything to do with it. Leafsong had been more than happy to join in, her sights falling on her living daughter and her kits. Duskfang gave a flick of his ear, feeling the same sense of uncertainty he always felt every time his thoughts turned to his mother.
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Post by Moonblazer on Sept 2, 2023 11:10:58 GMT -5
Rosethorn flicked her tail, disappointed with how things had ended. “Hmph, she always has to ruin the fun, doesn’t she?” She said with a scoff. She gave the others a flick of her ear in farewell before she slipped into the shadows and disappeared. Duskfang padded quietly through the thick forest, lost in thought. He had heard whispers recently of a new plan that was in the works, but he wasn’t sure if he wanted anything to do with it. Leafsong had been more than happy to join in, her sights falling on her living daughter and her kits. Duskfang gave a flick of his ear, feeling the same sense of uncertainty he always felt every time his thoughts turned to his mother. Dawnclaw slunk out of the shadows to approach his brother, his eyes flashing with both mischief and scolding. “You’re out here wandering again. Mother and I haven’t seen you in a while. Come on now, what’s wrong?” He crooned, sickly sweet. |
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Post by Icefire15 on Sept 2, 2023 14:04:00 GMT -5
Duskfang glanced back at his brother as he appeared, coming to a stop when he spoke. He gave a flick of his ear and shrugged his shoulders. “Too much commotion going on. I wanted to clear my head.” He grunted, giving Dawnclaw a half-truth. He new his brother fully agreed with their mother’s goals and ambitions, and even though Duskfang found himself doubting those very same goals, he couldn’t bring himself to fully abandon Dawnclaw and Leafsong. So he had taken to wandering the Dark Forest as a way to avoid having to make a decision about it. “DidMother send you to find me?”
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Post by Moonblazer on Sept 2, 2023 14:11:52 GMT -5
Duskfang glanced back at his brother as he appeared, coming to a stop when he spoke. He gave a flick of his ear and shrugged his shoulders. “Too much commotion going on. I wanted to clear my head.” He grunted, giving Dawnclaw a half-truth. He new his brother fully agreed with their mother’s goals and ambitions, and even though Duskfang found himself doubting those very same goals, he couldn’t bring himself to fully abandon Dawnclaw and Leafsong. So he had taken to wandering the Dark Forest as a way to avoid having to make a decision about it. “DidMother send you to find me?” “She didn’t tell me to, but I know what she’s thinking all the time.” Dawnclaw shrugged with a knowing look, before he tipped his head. “You’ve seemed like you’ve got your head in the air lately. Don’t tell me you’re getting cold paws lately.” He smirked, swishing his feathered tail. |
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Post by Icefire15 on Sept 2, 2023 14:33:08 GMT -5
“No. Just… thinking.” Duskfang said, flicking his ear again and turning his orange-red eyes to the dark sky. Was it strange that he missed the cold light of the stars? “How long has it been… since we started our journey here?” He murmured, mostly to himself.
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Post by Moonblazer on Sept 2, 2023 17:05:41 GMT -5
“No. Just… thinking.” Duskfang said, flicking his ear again and turning his orange-red eyes to the dark sky. Was it strange that he missed the cold light of the stars? “How long has it been… since we started our journey here?” He murmured, mostly to himself. “Odd question, but… a couple dozen moons or so.” Dawnclaw shrugged. “Time always moves differently here, we know that. But, we certainly are in our prime, strong and awfully handsome.” He smirked, before he flicked his tail and grinned. “I’ll be visiting Firepaw soon. I finally get to see our nephew. Isn’t that wonderful?” He crooned, before his eyes darkened. “Our Thunderclan blooded nephew.” |
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Post by Icefire15 on Sept 2, 2023 17:16:49 GMT -5
Duskfang blinked in surprise to this news and turned his gaze back to his brother, “Firepaw? He should be close to his warrior assessment soon. Why now?” He asked, feeling his pelt twitch at the mention of his nephew’s ThunderClan heritage. Despite Duskfang’s doubt in his mother’s teachings, he still felt a bit of a grudge towards the enemy clan that had ended his life. He still wasn’t entirely sure how he felt about his sister’s choice in her mate, but he didn’t think he could bring himself to hate her kits.
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Post by Moonblazer on Sept 2, 2023 17:25:13 GMT -5
“Turns out that our dear nephew is having some less than happy thoughts. I doubt he cares much for Starclan either, considering how harsh they are about half-clan cats.” Dawnclaw lifted his paw casually, his long claws extending as he inspected their sharpness.
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Post by Icefire15 on Sept 2, 2023 17:39:59 GMT -5
Duskfang dug his claws into the ground at Dawnclaw’s words, a light frown on his face, “Mother thinks he will be sympathetic to.. our cause?” He asked, hesitating for a heartbeat. Would this mean that Firepaw could die for the same thing Duskfang and Dawnclaw had died for? Will he die as a young warrior as well and be forced to walk the same path they were?
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Post by Moonblazer on Sept 2, 2023 17:48:27 GMT -5
Duskfang dug his claws into the ground at Dawnclaw’s words, a light frown on his face, “Mother thinks he will be sympathetic to.. our cause?” He asked, hesitating for a heartbeat. Would this mean that Firepaw could die for the same thing Duskfang and Dawnclaw had died for? Will he die as a young warrior as well and be forced to walk the same path they were? “Wouldn’t that be great? We’d have more kin here.” Dawnclaw perked up, far more at home in the Dark Forest than Duskfang was. He chuckled. “Seeing as our father is a lost cause, Spotteddawn as well, but the Clans are changing once again. They’ll finally see Starclan’s hypocrisy. We’ll get what we fought for, a united Clan, controlled by us!” He grinned, eyes flashing with ambitious intent. |
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Post by Icefire15 on Sept 2, 2023 18:14:15 GMT -5
Duskfang felt another wave of uncertainty surge through him before he gave a nod of his head, “I suppose that is true.” He said, looking back at Dawnclaw. If Leafsong had tasked him to take Firepaw under his tutelage, then she might be planning on sending Duskfang after someone as well. “What will you say to Firepaw then? What’s your plan for him?” He asked, curious to know what his brother would do.
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