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Post by owlspots on Apr 30, 2019 3:13:17 GMT -5
Waspwing's eyes lingered uncertainly on Robinsong as the creamy-coloured she-cat lay down in the entrance of their makeshift den. "Hey, uh, Robinsong," she called out, a little hesitantly, "you okay?" She slowly approached her and took a seat close by, careful to leave a tail-length of distance between the two of them in case Robinsong didn't want to talk. "I'm sure Snaketooth will be okay - he's strong, and if I've seen anything on this journey, I've seen that he'd always find his way back to you. He, uh, loves you a lot, y'know, it's painfully obvious." She wasn't sure how well Robinsong would take her words, or whether she'd even appreciate her counsel at all considering they weren't terribly close. She avoided eye contact with the older she-cat, unsure if she'd overstepped her boundaries or not.
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Post by βΎΡΞ·ΟΟzΡβ½ on Apr 30, 2019 3:14:43 GMT -5
{ is already typing a kit up Oo claim a kit? c:< Jkjk}
Twistedpaw had his fill now, scooting backwards and resting his head on his paws. He wondered if they should tell Kitepaw their plan, and he decided Dappleleaf could when the night came for him. We have to rush this, I don't know how well some of us are in here. He tried to act casual, licking his dirty pelt now. He scrunched up his face at the taste of the dirt that had collected. I must look like a mess. He drug himself up, to better his angle. "Kitepaw, are you okay?" He asked the younger tom, hoping he was doing well at least.
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Post by owlspots on Apr 30, 2019 3:22:00 GMT -5
(You guys can claim them if you want! I'll work out what they could look like sometime today, I'm off school sick rn so I've got loads of time ^^ I think there'll be 3-4 kits, and I might take one of them but the rest are definitely open! And I can claim one of Cloudsplash's kits if you'd like!!)
Kitepaw nervously took a seat, shuffling his paws as he shifted closer to Gingerstripe and Twistedpaw. "I-I am a little hungry," he admitted, "but I overheard Ravenstar telling Brambleflower that I can't eat until I've done something useful." He was, naturally, terrified of disobeying Ravenstar even if he despised him - he'd never seen a scarier cat in his life and wasn't keen to get on his bad side any time soon. "I'm...okay, I guess. My mentor has been a little meaner than usual lately - he, uh, used claws in our last training session and I got a bit scratched up." His shoulders sagged as he spoke and his ears began to droop. He hated it here and he missed his uncle: he'd barely known Tigerstripe as he was very young when he left with Fogstar, but Brambleflower kept telling him that Tigerstripe would come back and rescue them.
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Post by βΎΡΞ·ΟΟzΡβ½ on Apr 30, 2019 3:31:10 GMT -5
{ Keep me posted! }
Twistedpaw looked to Gingerstripe, maybe they should go ahead and tell the apprentice what was going on. It would certainly raise his spirits. He curled his tail over his paws, contemplating it in his head if he should do it. He hoped Gingerstripe would make the decision, not him. "I'm sorry about your mentor, it's horrible." His own mentor had died from a sickness that never healed so Ravenstar had appointed himself the mentor of him, which wasn't very great since he was practically a prisoner now. "I think you should eat though, I'll tell Ravenstar you helped catch their food."
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Post by βΎΡΞ·ΟΟzΡβ½ on Apr 30, 2019 3:39:39 GMT -5
{Just commenting with this profile in case you need to see my idea of him lol}
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Post by owlspots on Apr 30, 2019 3:56:26 GMT -5
(Dice roll says Brambleflower is having four! I've already got reference images to work from because I, too, love genetics even if they aren't 100% correct. Brambleflower is a tortoiseshell tabby and Reedclaw is a ginger tabby so I guess it should be easy enough to work with when I have a look for reference pictures)
Kitepaw blinked hesitantly up at Gingerstripe and Twistedpaw with eyes widened almost owlishly. "R-Really?" he asked, the shake in his voice obvious. They'd lie so willingly for him? Brambleflower said there were very few cats he could truly trust in the Clan, because he could never know when Ravenstar was watching, but he felt like Twistedpaw and Gingerstripe were a part of the few. He glanced around once more, just in case, before lowering his head and digging into the squirrel eagerly. He wolfed down a few bites before straightening up, swallowing hard and trying to act nonchalant. With one paw he pushed the squirrel back towards Gingerstripe. "Thank you," he whispered, a small smile creeping onto his face. Gingerstripe had said to speak to Dappleleaf, but he hadn't seen the tortoiseshell warrior at all that day; he was also curious to know what it was that Twistedpaw and Gingerstripe wanted him to talk to her about. "Where, uh, where is Dappleleaf? What am I talking to her about?"
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Post by βΎΡΞ·ΟΟzΡβ½ on Apr 30, 2019 3:56:57 GMT -5
{Shh I'm not supposed to wake up my husband right now and that comment made me cackle }
Twistedpaw relaxed when Gingerstripe took the initiative. He glanced up, noting that the camp was growing empty now with the cats heading off to hunt on their own. He flexed his claws and got up, stretching his front legs. "Thank you for the food, Gingerstripe." He was careful to not say it too loud now. "Uhm..do you guys want to go hunting with me later?" He was lying through his teeth, he didn't want to go hunting, he wanted to find herbs for his leg. He was too scared and prideful to admit it was hurting him this badly.
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Post by owlspots on Apr 30, 2019 4:02:43 GMT -5
"Of course I'm sure," Waspwing scoffed, but she was smiling now, "he looks at you like you hung Silverpelt." She rose to her paws, and stretched out, arching her back luxuriously to rid herself of what remained of her stiffness. "Don't mention it." She glanced around, peering into the undergrowth that surrounded them. "They should be back soon, and then I can get going back to camp. I'll tell Fogstar everything we've found out, and all about those cats that showed up - Ashpelt and Snaketooth seemed to know them, right?" Although this had started out as a reconnaissance mission, she realised that it was slowly but surely becoming a rescue operation, and she was admittedly nervous about the outcome.
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Post by smokey on Apr 30, 2019 4:10:03 GMT -5
"She went to talk to Stormscreech, but she'll probably be going to the warriors' den soon. Don't worry, just tell her I sent you," Gingerstripe mewed, finally turning his gaze to the two apprentices. His eyes were more intense than usual, though the emotions he felt weren't aimed at them. "I'll go with you, Twistedpaw. I'd like to try to catch something for Hollycloud, even if she won't take it..." He mumbled the last part to himself, whiskers twitching irritably as he recalled the last time he tried to feed his sister. She had spat and gave him a bat across the muzzle (claws sheathed, of course) for trying to coddle her.
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Post by βΎΡΞ·ΟΟzΡβ½ on Apr 30, 2019 4:15:15 GMT -5
Twistedpaw beamed at the warrior, happy someone was coming with him. "We should go soon, before Ravenstar asks me to be the cat he practices his newest idea for a move on." He knew the tom would wonder where he went, but most likely wouldn't dwell on it any further. He looked to Ravenstar's den, noting that no one had left the den yet, they must still be discussing their 'plan'. He wasn't sure what the plan was but he was hoping he wouldn't be here long enough to find out.
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Post by owlspots on Apr 30, 2019 4:31:23 GMT -5
"Hunting, you say? I'll come with you, too - Frostflower is eating more and more now that she's expecting kits," Snowclaw called out, pricking his ears as he overheard the conversation between Twistedpaw and Gingerstripe. He raised his tail in greeting as he padded over. "I've...'spoken' to your mentor about using claws, Kitepaw," he informed the young tom, turning to face him briefly, "he won't be doing it again, I can assure you." He waved goodbye to Kitepaw as the apprentice bounded off towards the warriors den after mewing a 'see you later' to Twistedpaw and Gingerstripe. Snowclaw shifted his weight further off his weaker paw, wincing at the ache that shot up his leg. "I've actually been meaning to talk to you, Twistedpaw. Were you out by the river recently? I picked up a strange cat scent out there as well as yours," he spoke slowly, careful to keep his voice down so that no passers by would hear him. "You can be honest with me - was it Fogstar?"
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Post by owlspots on Apr 30, 2019 4:36:22 GMT -5
Waspwing blinked in surprise, her yellow eyes widening - Ashpelt had a sister in CedarClan? He must be trying to get his whole family out, she realised with a sudden jolt of concern. "Dappleleaf seemed...nice, I guess. I don't necessarily trust her but she's Ashpelt's sister, so she's got to be alright, right? Twistedpaw was a little funny though - maybe he was just nervous or something." She paused, her thoughts beginning to drift towards CedarClan. Who else in FogClan had cats they'd left behind? "Tigerstripe," she blurted out suddenly, "he has a sister there too. He said she had newborn kits, so she couldn't leave. I wonder if she's still part of the Clan."
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Post by owlspots on Apr 30, 2019 4:43:32 GMT -5
Snowclaw recognised the look in Gingerstripe's eyes, and a strange feeling welled in his chest. Fogstar had come back, after all. He padded after Gingerstripe, following closely behind the tabby tom as they left the camp. His gaze was drawn momentarily by Hollycloud as she covered her muzzle; his heart twinged with sympathy for the dark-furred she-cat as he spotted blood welling on her muzzle. Hollycloud is a good cat, she doesn't deserve this. If Fogstar is truly here, looking to rescue those he had to leave behind, then I'll make sure she never has to see Ravenstar again.
(Oooh we love foreshadowing Snowclaw sweetie I'm so sorry....I love you but it's for the plot)
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Post by owlspots on Apr 30, 2019 5:00:24 GMT -5
(I love that idea oh my gosh!! Tiger would have absolutely tried to convince Hollycloud to leave and would've been heartbroken when she broke things off with him, he's just a big dumb boy pls love him Bramble and Holly could be close, too, considering Holly's relationship with Tiger
honestly same I love romance plots they're always interesting!!!)
"I hope so, it's sad that so many families were torn apart by Ravenstar's betrayal," Waspwing mewed, "I just...really hope this plan doesn't go wrong. I'll come back as fast as I can, and I'll bring help." She glanced at Ashpelt, and forced herself to hide her snort by slapping her tail to her muzzle; the FogClan deputy was passed out cold in his nest, and she could've sworn she heard him snoring. "Trust Ashpelt to finally fall asleep now, eh?" she laughed, her eyes glittering with mirth, "I bet at this point, Ravenstar could storm our camp and Ashpelt still wouldn't wake up." She agreed with Robinsong, though - he must be exhausted after travelling all this way, and no doubt the discovery of just how messed up CedarClan had become must've really taken its toll on the deputy.
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Post by owlspots on Apr 30, 2019 5:10:48 GMT -5
Snowclaw listened intently, his ears pricked and eyes wide as he processed Gingerstripe's words. "Are you leaving? Both of you?" he asked, his mismatched gaze flitting between the two younger cats who stood before him. Everybody present was aware that Snowclaw himself had been a part of the group who was supposed to leave CedarClan with Fogstar the first time, but he had ultimately been unable to leave Frostflower. "I...Who are you trying to get out?" he questioned, careful to keep his voice down, "I think I know a few cats who'd be more than eager to get out of this wretched place." It was no secret that Brambleflower hated Ravenstar, and he had no doubt she would've been the first to follow Fogstar if she hadn't had a newborn Kitepaw and his sisters to worry about. Sparrowpaw and Finchpaw. They'd be here today if not for Ravenstar, a sour voice in the back of his head snarled, he killed those little ones and you know it. "I don't know if I can leave Frostflower, my grandchildren will be born soon and they won't be safe here." His voice softened with sadness as he spoke, "I can't let what happened to Kitepaw's sisters happen to them. But I'll help you, as best I can - Ravenstar doesn't favour me by any means with my limp, but he hasn't kicked me out yet, which means he either trusts me enough or I still have some use to him. I'll talk to Brambleflower and clue her in on what's going on, and I can help get everybody who wants to leave past the guards, but I'll only be able to take one at a time."
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Post by smokey on Apr 30, 2019 5:20:46 GMT -5
Gingerstripe nodded along as Snowclaw spoke, his heart beginning to pound as he realized what was happening. There's hope for us. With another cat on their side, what started out as Dappleleaf's mission had become a group effort, and he was glad the cat joining them was Snowclaw. "I understand if you want to stay," he mewed, shooting the elder tom a sympathetic look. "We're going to try to get Twistedpaw out tonight. Ashpelt said we should bring out one cat at a time, since it'll be less conspicuous. We should be able to get Brambleflower out, but the river..." He glanced in the direction of the river, recalling how cold it had been when he tried fishing a few days ago. "Unless it's warmed up, I don't think she should be swimming. She'll have to cross somewhere else."
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Post by owlspots on Apr 30, 2019 5:25:20 GMT -5
(I have like, multiple ways to get to the point where Snowclaw actually dies since I've been thinking about it and I can't decide because I don't want to kill him even though his purpose when I made him was to die and add more depth to the plot
1. Snowclaw is going to convince Frostflower that leaving is the safest option for her kits, but she's going to get too nervous and accidentally slip up and maybe let Ravenstar know about the escapees by accident. Snowclaw knows that Frostflower will decide to stay yet again, and tells Dappleleaf to let Fogstar know that he's sorry but he could never leave his family behind. If Ravenstar decides to go after the patrol Snowclaw will attack him and be killed during their fight, but he'll wound Ravenstar badly enough that he can't pursue them anymore.
2. Snowclaw tells Frostflower about the plan, Frostflower gets angry and accuses him of betraying her and her kits and raises the alarm. Snowclaw is quickly taken prisoner, but challenges Ravenstar to a fight in the camp to buy Dappleleaf and the others enough time to get the last couple of cats out, and Snowclaw is killed like Stonefur was in the books. Frostflower might change her mind after seeing her father executed, and either stays in CedarClan to avoid raising suspicion, or stays until she's about to have her kits and then sneaks off to give birth to them away from the Clan to keep them safe.
3. Snowclaw convinces Frostflower to leave and she's willing to come this time, because she's scared for her kits and knows how Finchpaw and Sparrowpaw died. Frostflower lags behind when they're escaping because she's either in pain or is struggling to move fast enough with her kits weighing her down, and Snowclaw stays with her to help her. Some warriors/Ravenstar find out about the escapees and track them down and find the patrol, Snowclaw shoves Frostflower ahead but she runs off instead and gets lost, eventually having to return to CedarClan camp because she can't find the patrol. Snowclaw is killed during the fight with whoever came after the patrol.)
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Post by owlspots on Apr 30, 2019 5:33:57 GMT -5
"The last time I climbed a mountain like that was with my uncle Grouse and my sisters," Waspwing mewed fondly, her eyes misting over slightly as she gazed in the direction they had come from - the direction she would soon be leaving in. Bee had climbed ahead, she remembered, and pushed some gravel down to scare Fly; Fly would've torn Bee's ears off if Grouse hadn't been there to calm them both down. "I know I should probably ask Ashpelt or Fogstar about this, but what do you think Ravenstar will do if he finds out that so many cats have gone missing from his Clan? Surely he'll make the link between Fogstar and the missing cats." Her gaze darkened as she spoke, and she turned her head to look at Robinsong with visible worry in her eyes.
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Post by owlspots on Apr 30, 2019 5:40:42 GMT -5
Snowclaw nodded slowly, lowering his head so that he could speak quietly. So, Ashpelt is here. I'm assuming he brought Snaketooth along with him, but if Fogstar is as smart as I know he is he wouldn't send cats that Ravenstar would recognise if they got caught. "There's a part of the river where the bank slopes down, and it's full of mud. That's where I fell and injured my leg, but if you're careful when you approach it you should be able to get down there and roll around in the stuff to hide your scent," he mewed. When Gingerstripe mentioned Brambleflower, however, he tensed up and flattened his ears; Gingerstripe was right, there was no way they could get the heavily pregnant queen across the river this soon after leafbare - it'd be freezing. "I'll go out again later tonight or tomorrow morning and find somewhere for her to cross. If I start running around all over the place, though, Ravenstar might catch on and get suspicious, so you'll have to relay the message back to Dappleleaf and Ashpelt. Is there anybody else in the camp we can trust besides Dappleleaf, Brambleflower and Hollycloud?"
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Post by smokey on Apr 30, 2019 5:43:07 GMT -5
(oooooh i love option 2. i mean, i don't love it, of course. i've know Snowclaw for five minutes, but i would defend him as if he were my own father. that drama though. that'd probably be life-changing for some characters.)
"Well, the way they made him sound, it seems like Ravenstar's already suspicious of every cat who looks at him funny," Robinsong commented, flicking her tail at the thought. The Cedarclan cats had made their leader sound delusional. "If he's that far gone and he finds out about this..." She trailed off, figuring she didn't have to explain further. He'd kill them. The cream she-cat frowned at the idea of a leader killing his own cats. "We really do need to get them out of there, no matter what." Robinsong couldn't stand the idea of allowing good cats to live in those conditions. Twistedpaw had looked scrawny at best, and although Dappleleaf was fluffy, she definitely didn't seem to be at full capacity either.
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Post by βΎΡΞ·ΟΟzΡβ½ on Apr 30, 2019 5:50:14 GMT -5
{ I like number two, sorry husband woke up before work. I'll work out my reply in just a moment! }
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