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Post by smallflame on Dec 27, 2018 11:25:18 GMT -5
Good thing we said that. We crossed the bridge over the river, and then raced toward the flatter ground where Windclan lived. As soon as we passed the territory markers, we saw them, 2 warriors approaching us. A large torti female spoke.
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Post by estel on Dec 27, 2018 11:26:21 GMT -5
“Lost, Riverclan? You’re on our territory.”
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Post by smallflame on Dec 27, 2018 11:27:29 GMT -5
Smallflame here. I recognize Swiftfur. “Greetings, Swiftfur. We are here to speak with Miststar. Care to guide us?”
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Post by estel on Dec 27, 2018 11:28:42 GMT -5
“This should be interesting. Follow us, and don’t stray.”
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Post by smallflame on Dec 27, 2018 11:29:53 GMT -5
Nightpaw here. I trot alongside Smallflame, as he follows Swiftfur. The other warrior, a brown long-bodied tom I heard named Barkpelt, trailed us. The land was mainly flat, grass with a few bushes here and there. Where would a clan den here?
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Post by estel2 on Dec 29, 2018 11:02:51 GMT -5
Nightheart here. In a tangle of boards and bushes, we of Darkclan den up together. Too many cats in such a small place. “Why are we all here?” I ask. Why only one den?”
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Post by estel2 on Dec 29, 2018 11:04:00 GMT -5
“Because there is no room for any more” Gorseheart answers.
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Post by estel2 on Dec 29, 2018 11:04:38 GMT -5
“Why not? Why are we all cooped up here? Why not somewhere with more room?”
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Post by estel2 on Dec 29, 2018 11:05:04 GMT -5
“Because Wolfstar says so, and I choose not to argue with her.”
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Post by estel2 on Dec 29, 2018 11:05:25 GMT -5
“Because you’re afraid of her?”
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Post by estel2 on Dec 29, 2018 11:06:18 GMT -5
“With reason. She will kill any cat who looks at her wrong or thinks wrong. You’d be wise to be mouse--quiet.” And Wolfstar appeared, solid gray, red eyes, and a pissed-off face. Had she heard us?
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Post by sunkit on Dec 29, 2018 11:08:03 GMT -5
Bushkit here. We kits are watching a group of apprentices practicing stalking, creeping up on some warriors. Treekit laughs. “Let’s do that!” So we try creeping up on the apprentices. And Lilycloud, watching, chuckles.
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Post by estel2 on Apr 16, 2019 11:17:14 GMT -5
Skypaw here. I lower my head, hoping to avoid Wolfstar’s lance. She bellows. “You failed! All of you!”
Gorseheart here. A calm and honest voice is needed. “You did no better. You could’ve killed their leader; you had her, and she is old, no match for you. Instead, you fought the runt, and you wound up running. We all failed. We need a better plan.”
“Yes, let’s sleep on it. Spread out. No one is chasing us now.”
Success; she’s not killing any of us.
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Post by sunkit on Apr 16, 2019 11:18:59 GMT -5
Treekit here. I’m close to Sneezepelt, my dad, behind him as he’s at the fresh-kill pile, and I pounce, landing on his back. Got him! He falls onto the pile, and turns, angry.
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Post by estel2 on Apr 16, 2019 11:20:32 GMT -5
Sneezepelt here. The pile scattered as I fell on it. Who jumped on me? “Who did that?” I call out as I get back on my paws. A torti bit of fur, a she with green eyes, is backing up, crouched low, obviously scared of me. One of my kits! I grab her scruff before she got out of range. “You! What was the idea?” I set her down, and she crouches as low as she can, as though hoping the ground would swallow her up.
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Post by sunkit on Apr 16, 2019 11:21:47 GMT -5
“Sorry!” I squeak. “Please, don’t hurt me!”
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Post by estel2 on Apr 16, 2019 11:22:55 GMT -5
I laugh. “Relax, little one. Why did you do that?”
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Post by sunkit on Apr 16, 2019 11:24:16 GMT -5
I wasn’t looking up. “We saw apprentices practicing, and it looked like fun. Didn’t mean any harm.”
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Post by estel2 on Apr 16, 2019 11:25:47 GMT -5
My voice is gentle. “Look at me. Help me pick up the fresh kill you scattered. This is one place you should never play, because our food is not to be taken for granted. Remember how hard the winter was?” I rub against my daughter as we gather up the fresh kill. “When we finish, find your littermates, and practice on them, or on Cloudsky and Silverback. I’m not angry. Better?” She nodded, actually smiling a bit. Good, a lesson learned. “Tell your littermates what I just taught you. Go on, go find them.” I watched her run, realizing she and her littermates will soon be apprentices.
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Post by smallflame on Apr 16, 2019 11:27:09 GMT -5
Legkit here. Nice to be back. Trying to be on a regular schedule now, at least once a week, with school and projects and field trips and chores. Silverback, Nightsky, Graykit, Starcat, and any others, you’re next.
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Post by estel on Apr 25, 2019 10:50:36 GMT -5
double post
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Post by sunkit on Apr 25, 2019 10:52:13 GMT -5
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Post by estel on Apr 26, 2019 12:32:46 GMT -5
Estel2, thanks for filling in for me when I was out of commission. Back now!
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Post by estel2 on Apr 26, 2019 12:34:02 GMT -5
Glad to help out, and welcome back!
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Post by smallflame on Apr 26, 2019 12:36:38 GMT -5
Yes, welcome back. Everyone else ready to go? Be ready next post.
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Post by smallflame on Aug 8, 2019 9:26:03 GMT -5
Legkit here. Back! No words needed? Let’s go!
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Post by estel2 on Aug 8, 2019 9:27:46 GMT -5
Gorseheart here. Resting time is over. I don’t wait for Wolfstar to decide. We need a permanent camp with better dens. As deputy, I assert command. “Listen up. We need to find a better place to set up our camp and to make dens enough for all to be comfortable, so I’m leading a patrol to hunt out a site. Those I don’t take, I assume Wolfstar will form hunting patrols. Alright? Dawnfur, Nightheart, Splashdown, and Skypaw, you come with me. The pond area beyond the hills might be a good place to start. Ready? Let’s go.” I think they are eager to be moving and away from the volatile Wolfstar. She actually nods to me as we start out.
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Post by smallflame on Aug 8, 2019 9:29:33 GMT -5
Smallflame here. We arrive at a large hollow surrounded by brush and bushes. A low tunnel leads us inside, into the Windclan camp.
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Post by estel on Aug 8, 2019 9:31:15 GMT -5
Brownclaw comes out of a bush den. “Got lost, kitling?”
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Post by smallflame on Aug 8, 2019 9:32:22 GMT -5
I nod a greeting. “I come from Scarstar. I need to speak with Miststar.”
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