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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Nov 21, 2020 20:44:28 GMT -5
"Hmph." Gregory smiled. "I should've known to arrive at your place earlier than I did, but I had something to tend too." He stood up and gracefully made his way down to Brambletalon and Storm. He walked right up to them, clearly unbothered by the blood. Gregory gave Storm a side glance before looking back at Brambletalon. "I know someone who could help you, but I'd rather you not go near her." Gregory sighed and looked over Brambletalon's wound. "I suppose we've no choice tho. I'd hate for a cat to die at my hospitality. Bad for reputation, you know."
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Post by The Savage Jaguar on Nov 21, 2020 21:06:16 GMT -5
"Storm means you no harm. He's with me," Brambletalon meowed, catching sight of Gregory's glance.
He suspected Gregory was a bit more suspicious of Storm, given that the two were just now meeting, but Brambletalon wanted to make it clear that Storm could accompany him if he wished to. Aside from this, he couldn't help but notice that Gregory himself seemed more on edge this time around as he conversed with him, perhaps because the prospective help was coming from a she-cat, one Gregory apparently wanted him nowhere near. If there was some implication of something more there, Brambletalon didn't let it concern him, seeing as he would be just as defensive of his beloved Silverfern back home. And surly the she-cat he spoke of couldn't measure up to her anyway. So far as the bigger tom was concerned, he was of no threat to Gregory's agenda.
"Lead the way then," he gestured with his head, anxious to tend to his shoulder.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Nov 21, 2020 21:31:47 GMT -5
Gregory twitched his whiskers in amusement and he glanced at Storm again. "I am not concerned by a young one, Thunder Cat." Gregory flicked his tail and turned to head further up the alley. "this way. We've quite a ways to go, so try to keep up."
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Post by Jaystep on Nov 21, 2020 21:35:47 GMT -5
(just got home from work, my bad XD)
Storm helped Brambletalon as best he could, not minding him needing support at all. Storm had watched the conversation cautiously, his tail wrapped nervously around his paws. It wasn't until he was given permission to come along that he seemed to relax. There was a rush of pride as Brambletalon said he had saved him, if it weren't for the situation Storm would be glad, but right now he was just concerned for his Thunderlcan friend.
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Post by Jaystep on Nov 21, 2020 21:37:19 GMT -5
Gregory twitched his whiskers in amusement and he glanced at Storm again. "I am not concerned by a young one, Thunder Cat." Gregory flicked his tail and turned to head further up the alley. "this way. We've quite a ways to go, so try to keep up." Storm dipped his head in respect and got ready in case Brambletalon needed his help to walk. He quietly mewed his thanks to Gregory and proceeded to follow the two of them.
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Post by The Savage Jaguar on Nov 21, 2020 21:44:22 GMT -5
Brambletalon winced as he walked alongside Storm, pacing with labored grunts and the frustrated lashing of his tail. He was careful to tread lightly each time his right leg met the ground and hoped Gregory's path didn't require too much leaping or other unnecessary antics. But there was no predicting the slippery tom. He was ever carefree.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Nov 21, 2020 22:26:07 GMT -5
Gregory made sure to take paths that wouldn't hinder Brambletalon anymore than he already was. However, that decision made their time to their destination even longer. Eventually, Gregory paused at a fence that led to a twoleg garden. "I'll have to inform her that you're coming. So, give me a few minutes to talk to her. In the meantime, you can try to figure out how you're going to jump the fence." He motioned to the wooden barrier before jumping up and disappearing over the top of it.
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Post by Jaystep on Nov 21, 2020 22:31:57 GMT -5
Gregory made sure to take paths that wouldn't hinder Brambletalon anymore than he already was. However, that decision made their time to their destination even longer. Eventually, Gregory paused at a fence that led to a twoleg garden. "I'll have to inform her that you're coming. So, give me a few minutes to talk to her. In the meantime, you can try to figure out how you're going to jump the fence." He motioned to the wooden barrier before jumping up and disappearing over the top of it. Storm frowned after Gregory in thought, nodding quietly. He turned back to Brambletalon with a look of concern, "Can you jump up there? Is there anything I can do to help?" The tabby sniffed the air lightly and glanced around for something that could help. There was a small silver twoleg trashcan nearby, so he stepped over and went to investigate. I could push this I think?
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Post by The Savage Jaguar on Nov 21, 2020 22:46:58 GMT -5
As they halted in front of a Twoleg den, Brambletalon began to worry that Gregory's 'help' was not a she-cat after all as he reminisced on their earlier conversation.
This tom is mad.
Brambletalon knew Gregory was fond of Twolegs, but to think he had actually learned to speak their incoherent babble or worse yet managed to somehow become smitten with a female Twoleg... surly the tom was not that crazy. Still whatever his thoughts, he needed the help. He nonetheless hoped that it would not in actuality come from one of Gregory's Twoleg 'friends', as that was probably the last thing he needed.
He scanned the area around the wooden barrier to see how he could manage to get up and couldn't help but flatten his ears. Were it not for his shoulder wound, the barrier would hardly be a challenge, but with his injury, there was no way he could clear it in a single bound.
"Normally, yes. Though with my injury, I'm doubtful," Brambletalon meowed to Storm in reply, watching the tom survey the area, "Have you found something?"
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Post by Jaystep on Nov 21, 2020 22:55:13 GMT -5
Storm scrabbled to the top of the small trashcan. He had tried to nudge in closer to the fence but to no avail. Instead he paced around at the top, trying to judge the distance. It wasn't much help, but it was better than Brambletalon jumping all the way up to the fence, knocking the jump down by at least half. Storm waved Brambletalon over with a flick of his tail. "This could help."
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Post by The Savage Jaguar on Nov 21, 2020 23:17:36 GMT -5
"Well let's see," he remarked, glancing at Storm before dropping down into a crouch, bushy tail swishing.
He bunched his hind legs and sprang up to the top of trash can. After a brief moment of rest to ensure he wouldn't overexert his shoulder, he made the second jump onto the wooden barrier. Using his tail for balance, he positioned himself carefully atop the barrier, surveying the descent before leaping down gracefully into the garden. He felt a rush of relief as his pads met the cool grass below, cushioning some of his weight. This was so much better than the hard, concrete floor of the alleyway.
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Post by Jaystep on Nov 21, 2020 23:22:56 GMT -5
Storm landed softly beside him on the other side, "Nice!" He purred, looking around for any signs of Gregory or twolegs.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Nov 22, 2020 11:54:47 GMT -5
The twoleg garden was wide with rose bushes and other flowers lining the edges of it. There was a tree off to the left with a swing attached to it and decorative stones led from the swing to the door of the twolegged nest. Near the door was a trickling stream with fish inside and off to the right was a bird feeder and bath.
Gregory was padding over to them from the twoleggednest. "Get in the bushes for now, she'll be out soon." He glanced at Storm. "I suggest you stay in the bushes the entire time. Young cats like you are adored by the twoleg that lives here. You wouldn't want them to see you."
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Post by The Savage Jaguar on Nov 22, 2020 12:11:01 GMT -5
"Understood," Brambletalon meowed in reply, angling his tail toward the bushes in a gesture to Storm.
He made way for the bushes and settled himself beneath them. He did his best not to aggravate his shoulder as he crouched there, hoping he wouldn't need to hold this position for a prolonged period of time. It was already a challenge just remaining underneath the bushes because of his broad-shouldered frame and though Gregory had said she would show soon, he didn't want to risk straining his injured one any further.
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Post by Jaystep on Nov 22, 2020 14:01:21 GMT -5
“Understood.” Storm nodded, flashing a worried glance up at Brambletalon before padding over to the group of rose bushes. He slipped inside and stayed low to the ground, making sure he still had a good view of the garden but far back enough he was hidden.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Nov 22, 2020 21:08:45 GMT -5
Gregory remained in the bushes alongside Storm and Brambletalon. He didn't say anymore and simply sat there, watching the twoleggednest. A few minutes later, a she-cat slips through the cat flap of the back door. She had healthy silver fur that shined in the sunlight. The tips of each hair had a ginger hue that added a golden glow to her look. When she exited the twoleggednest, she parted her jaws to catch Gregory's scent and started over to the bush. Gregory stood up, his ears perked toward the she-cat and a smile softened his face.
"They're not home, yet." The she-cat paused a few steps away from the bushes. She stood tall, her blue eyes watching the shadows in search of the two new cats she scented. It was clear she wanted to prove she wasn't afraid of them despite the pink collar that hung from her neck. "You can come out of there."
Gregory slipped forward with a purr rumbling his throat. "I had yet to see you today, my dear. You look delightful." The she-cat only smiled back at him.
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Post by The Savage Jaguar on Nov 22, 2020 22:17:33 GMT -5
Brambletalon's eyes widened as he laid eyes on the she-cat, his mouth nearly dropping agape in utter astonishment. Great StarClan! Silverfern? No, it couldn't possibly be his beloved. She was back in the forest. He knew this, but still, the resemblance was just... extraordinary.
Gregory was right to be defensive if there was something between he and this she-cat. She was more than just delightful; she was radiant. Perhaps even luminous, exuding an aura of beauty and confidence rivaling that of the glorious sun shining upon her. A lovely silver pelt, a pair of breathtaking blue eyes, and a voice like honey. She seemed the rare sort that just about every tom desired and the sort practically every other she-cat envied. And she was, a kittypet?
Brambletalon could not believe his eyes as he caught sight of the collar strapped around her neck. Between the pain in his shoulder and the beauty manifesting itself before him, he would have thought he was on his way to StarClan had he not known any better. How could a place as detestable as Twolegplace produce a she-cat, a kittypet, so magnificent?
He shook his head, clearing his thoughts, recognizing there was more pressing concerns. Still he could not deny that one glimpse of her aroused in him a desire to know her. He stepped from beneath the bushes, shaking his fur free of the leaves and roses clinging to them.
"Hello stranger," Brambletalon greeted in a deep meow, "Gregory says you may be able to help me. My name is Brambletalon."
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Post by Willow on Nov 24, 2020 13:00:29 GMT -5
Suki yawned, leaping out of the make-shift nest they had made for the night to take a look at their surroundings. She carefully scaled the side of the old house, settling at the peak of the roof, her tail curling protectively around her belly that showed the first signs of kits. She gasped as she noticed how blackened the forest looked. "Indigo!" she called in alarm "Come look at this!"
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Post by Moonblazer on Nov 24, 2020 13:04:40 GMT -5
Indigo's eyes popped open at his mate's alarmed cry, and he shot up quickly, rushing over to her. "Suki! What's wrong, did something happen? Are you and the kits okay, are-..." He paused, breath leaving his body as he joined her up on the roof. His ears fell at the sight of the forest, now singed and black.
"W...what happened? Was that the source of that loud noise the other night? Oh, Suki, what if Thunderclan was caught in that!" He fretted, instantly worrying for Feather.
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Post by Willow on Nov 24, 2020 13:09:06 GMT -5
Suki pressed against her mate, "I'm fine, I am very worried about Thunderclan though, I hope the clans saw it in time and got out. Should we.. go and check?"
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Post by Moonblazer on Nov 24, 2020 13:13:11 GMT -5
Indigo looked conflicted at that, his eyes shooting down to Suki's belly. She was expecting their kits, and she was certainly along enough that he worried about her straining herself. Even so, he also knew that Suki's worry would only grow until she couldn't take it anymore, and that was just as stressful if not more, in his eyes. He touched his tail to her shoulder warmly, mewing out. "If we do go, we take it carefully, and we don't push it too hard. We'll need to be extra careful, so the other clans won't spot us, right?" He offered.
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Post by Willow on Nov 24, 2020 13:26:57 GMT -5
Suki nodded, eyes filling with determination. "I don't care how long it takes us to get there, I just need to know Feather is okay. We'll be careful I promise." She broke off as her stomach rumbled. She let out a short laugh, giving her chest a lick of embarrassment. "Well the little ones must be hungry, so perhaps breakfast before we set off."
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Nov 24, 2020 20:08:49 GMT -5
"Brambletalon." The she-cat repeated the name and took a visible step back when he walked out of the bush. She looked him up and down, noting his size, the tone of his muscles, and the scent from his pelt. "You're a warrior from ThunderClan, aren't you?"
Gregory stepped closer to the she-cat. He didn't say anything, but he did eye Brambletalon.
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Post by Moonblazer on Nov 24, 2020 21:05:23 GMT -5
Suki nodded, eyes filling with determination. "I don't care how long it takes us to get there, I just need to know Feather is okay. We'll be careful I promise." She broke off as her stomach rumbled. She let out a short laugh, giving her chest a lick of embarrassment. "Well the little ones must be hungry, so perhaps breakfast before we set off." “Breakfast first.” Indigo agreed, looking at his mate with warm assurance. The black and white loner knew how dedicated she was to kits she had called her own, even before they ever had their own coming. It had taken so long to finally happen, after all. He too wanted to be sure that Feather was still okay, missing the tom they had saved from that Falcon all those moons ago. He brushed his tail to her flank and mewed. “I’ll find us something good. There’s always mice near the green boxes.”
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Post by The Savage Jaguar on Nov 24, 2020 22:19:59 GMT -5
Brambletalon didn't come any closer to her, remaining where he was a few tail-lengths from her. She seemed taken aback and he didn't want to risk intimidating her, being as this Twoleg nest was her domain. The she-cat seemed to recognize that he was a warrior, particularly from ThunderClan, but he couldn't gather how she as a kittypet could come to possess such knowledge. When Gregory met him only a day or so earlier, the roaming tom knew he was a Clan cat, though not from which Clan. He could only deduce that she'd somehow had contact with ThunderClan cats, though he had to admit, the prospect of how much more she in fact knew did intrigue him.
"Yes," he affirmed, dipping his head in a courteous gesture before explaining himself, "I'm a warrior from ThunderClan. I've been displaced by the recent fire and temporarily taken up residence here in Twolegplace."
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Post by Willow on Nov 24, 2020 23:22:30 GMT -5
Suki nodded, "I'd like to come with you, it'll be faster that way. I'm rather clumsy these days so I might not be of help with the hunting," she mewed sheepishly. "But at least that way, I can help you sniff some out and watch your back." she finished, pressing her nose to his cheek.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Nov 27, 2020 21:55:21 GMT -5
"And got yourself wounded while you were at it." The she-cat kept her ears back and watched Brambletalon suspiciously. She glanced at Gregory only to find the tom shrugging back at her. She sighed, but from the way she reacted to Brambletalon's response, she almost seemed relieved. "My name is Shimmer. I..." She looked over his wound with a frown. "I can help you if you want it, though I know how Clan cats view kittypets."
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Post by The Savage Jaguar on Nov 27, 2020 22:17:13 GMT -5
"Believe me, getting wounded was not my intention," Brambletalon returned, glancing at Storm, though without any malice. "But such is the life of a warrior."
"As for the help, well, since arriving here I've found I'm in no position to be particular. I'm grateful to any help you can provide, Shimmer. Clan cat or kittypet, it makes no difference to me. And considering you're a friend of Gregory, I'd say I'm in good paws," he meowed, noting the tom's earlier assistance.
Brambletalon was undoubtedly a warrior and to the forest he would surly return, but he was beginning to learn more about Twolegplace. All the battles with rogues had hardened his perspective of this place, but not the all the cats here were hostile. Some were quite helpful and it seemed some might even possess the heart of a warrior.
Mother certainly did, he sighed inwardly, thinking about Acorntail. She and Burnstrike had moved into the elders' den some time ago. Though strong, she was many moons old after countless battles and two litters. But no cat lives forever and he wondered if maybe the fire had finally claimed her.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Nov 27, 2020 22:43:23 GMT -5
"Gregory just keeps making friends, doesn't he?" Shimmer twitched her whiskers in amusement when she looked at her old friend. Gregory only gave her a charming smirk in reply. She lightly rolled her eyes and looked back at Brambletalon. It unnerved her that Gregory brought a Clan cat to her door. She didn't want to see anymore of the Clans except for her brother and well...she wouldn't even dare think of the other thing. "I'm surprised a ThunderClan warrior like yourself would take help from a kittypet." She stood up and flicked her tail. "But I won't turn down a cat in need. My twoleg is actually a Cutter. I know where she keeps her strange poultices and medicines that can help you."
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Post by The Savage Jaguar on Nov 27, 2020 23:14:27 GMT -5
Brambletalon's eyes flickered with a hint of suspicion at hearing the word 'Cutter', being as he was an intact tom. His muscles tensed with a bit of unease and he fought the urge to flatten his ears, seeing as that would betray a sense of dignity. Whatever his thoughts, Shimmer didn't seem a deceptive she-cat and she had already mentioned her Twolegs were not home.
"Very well," he meowed, allowing himself to relax.
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