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Post by owlspots on May 2, 2019 12:17:15 GMT -5
Brambleflower scoffed, flattening her ears against her head. "I knew it, she'd never stray too far from Ravenstar. Do you think she even knows about Snowclaw?" She didn't wait for an answer, already beginning to walk after the patrol as they slowly trickled off into the forest, away from the river.
(What if Brambleflower was to give birth........before they got to camp Goodnight!! ^^)
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Post by smokey on May 2, 2019 13:52:40 GMT -5
(oh wow i missed the major depression i see. rip snowclaw, it was nice knowing you for a few days </3 oh god if Brambleflower has her kits on the way, Ashpelt is going to freak. he has no idea how to handle that lmao)
Ashpelt had to force himself to tear his gaze from the opposite riverbank and reluctantly slunk back to the temporary camp, ears flat against his head. He could feel the others falling in around him as they emerged into the small clearing. "Any cat who hasn't eaten, eat," he ordered, though his voice sounded hollow. "We don't have a long journey, but it is a rough one. After all, we've got a mountain to climb." With that, he padded into the den and began to roll up bedding for the journey. After all, he wasn't sure if they'd make it in a day with Brambleflower's kits weighing her down. At the thought of her kits, he felt a bit of comfort in the fact that they wouldn't be raised under Ravenstar's leadership.
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Post by owlspots on May 2, 2019 14:12:03 GMT -5
Brambleflower fell into step beside Ashpelt as they reached the camp. She paused in the clearing for a moment to catch her breath while Ashpelt continued into what appeared to be their makeshift den, and was a little startled by Gingerstripe's sudden presence. "Thank you, Gingerstripe," she mewed softly, blinking up at the ginger tabby warrior. She made quick work of the mouse, having not quite realised just how hungry she was. "It'll be a good thing, to start over in the new Clan. I should've gone when I had the chance." She dipped her head to him before looking over at where Ashpelt was, inside the den rolling up bedding for their journey, her eyes tender as she watched the grey warrior for a few moments before getting up to help him. "Snowclaw always talked about how you'd come back, you know," she murmured as she came within earshot, "he'd sit in the nursery when Kitepaw was still a kit, and tell him and his sisters all about you and Fogstar. He gave us hope." She was glad to see Ashpelt again, and was looking forward to learning more about their new Clan. She just wished Finchpaw and Sparrowpaw could have been here to see it. "Getting out would've been impossible without him, and we barely made it out as it were."
(Snowclaw...we haven't seen the last of him he's chilling in StarClan now with Brambleflower's kids, he's their honorary grandpa If Brambleflower kitted on the way and Ravenstar sent warriors to catch up with the patrol..........)
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Post by owlspots on May 2, 2019 14:30:59 GMT -5
"He knew what charging Ravenstar like that meant, he wasn't afraid to die," Brambleflower mewed, a sad smile on her face as she spoke, "and he'll still be keeping an eye on us from up there, somewhere." She raised her gaze past the roof of the den, and the clouds and the arch of blue above the forest, to the stars themselves. Ashpelt worked fast, so Brambleflower barely had enough time to roll up one of the nests before the grey tom turned to her. Her mind drifted back to the events by the river, from the incident with the log to watching Snaketooth and that she-cat pull their Clanmate's body through the water."A warrior saved me," she confessed after a moment's silence, meeting Ashpelt's gaze, "one of Ravenstar's - or, so I thought. Kitepaw and I were crossing the river, using the log that you found, and I slipped." She sighed, casting a glance out of the den, into the forest they were leaving behind. "Redtuft pulled me to safety before I could fall in, and apologised for Finchpaw and Sparrowpaw. He told me to be safe, and that he'd tell Ravenstar he never found me. I wouldn't be here without him." She wished she could go back for him, or at the very least, to thank him. But she would likely never see Redtuft again. "My kits will grow up in the safest place in the world, with you and Fogstar and Dappleleaf and Tigerstripe to look after them," she chuckled, her eyes glowing with gratitude as she gazed up at Ashpelt. "Speaking of my brother, actually, how is he? He was so distraught the last time I saw him, with what happened between him and Hollycloud..."
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Post by smokey on May 2, 2019 14:49:39 GMT -5
"I'll let Fogstar know about Redtuft," Ashpelt mewed, dipping his head. "If we ever come back, we'll try to bring him along." He didn't foresee them ever coming back after what happened, but he was thankful for what Redtuft did. It took a lot of courage to go against Ravenstar the way he did. Tigerstripe's name pulled him out of his thoughts and he smiled slightly. "He's a good warrior, focused on his duties, for the most part. I think he tries to distract himself with his warrior duties." As he spoke, his eyes wandered to his niece, sitting close with her mother on the far side of the clearing. "I hope those two can make up when we get back. Hollycloud needs him, now more than ever," he murmured, then pushed the rolled up bedding out of the den.
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Post by owlspots on May 2, 2019 14:50:06 GMT -5
(Frostflower has her kits in like 3 moons from now and it'll be another 6 moons Clan-time before I introduce them at all but one of them has to look just like Snowclaw. Like this is an identical copy of Snowclaw but baby form and the moment he shows up at FogClan's camp with his brother and sister looking for their grandfather (Frostflower had no idea Snowclaw was dead before she ran away with Redtuft's help and she died not knowing about her father) everyone who knew Snowclaw collectively loses it because he's here...in babie form......)
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Post by owlspots on May 2, 2019 14:56:38 GMT -5
Brambleflower nodded, a grateful smile working its way onto her face. "I hope Redtuft and the others who do not fully agree with Ravenstar find their peace one day," she mewed. Ashpelt's mention of her brother drew a purr from her throat and she chuckled, her whiskers twitching. "That sounds like Tigerstripe. I hope you didn't leave him in charge of anything when you came out here," she joked. She followed Ashpelt's gaze to where Hollycloud sat with Dappleleaf on the other side of the small clearing. "Tigerstripe was always head over heels for her, especially after her warrior assessment; he was her hunting partner and when they got back he just wouldn't stop talking about her," she recalled fondly, her gaze softening as the memories came back to her, "him leaving broke her heart, and I'm sure it broke his too. They've always been made for each other." Hollycloud had always made her brother so happy, and he had done the same for her. While she had never once not been happy for the pair, a part of her had wished for the longest time that she and Reedclaw had been the same way. Reedclaw had been kind at first, but as the moons passed he had...changed. She was glad she had left him behind.
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Post by owlspots on May 2, 2019 14:58:36 GMT -5
(Plot twist: Snowclaw 2.0 is nothing like Snowclaw 1.0, Snowclaw 1.0 was always kind and hard-working and respectful but Snowclaw 2.0 is literally Berrynose but white instead of cream until he grows up and gets some sense knocked into him, everybody is so tired of him and his brother and sister are nothing like that they're so polite)
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Post by owlspots on May 2, 2019 15:00:43 GMT -5
Seedpaw glanced up at her mentor in surprise. "The mountains? What are we going there for? Did StarClan send us to find someting?" she questioned, her head tilted quizzically. She waited patiently by Waterfur for Owltuft to finish eating his travelling herbs, and as soon as he was done she stepped out of the den. "This is so cool!" she chirruped happily, mostly to herself, "A secret StarClan mission!"
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Post by owlspots on May 2, 2019 15:53:30 GMT -5
Brambleflower stifled a laugh. "You left Tigerstripe as the stand-in deputy? I never thought I'd see the day," she mrrowed. She leaned slightly into Ashpelt's touch as the grey tom wrapped his tail around her, relishing in the comfort of an old friend. She listened as Ashpelt spoke more of Hollycloud, and then of Fuzzytail. When she spoke again, her voice was laced with anger. "If Fuzzytail ever steps foot within ten tree-lengths of Hollycloud, Dappleleaf or Gingerstripe again I'll tear his pelt off myself," she declared, letting out a low growl under her breath, "and as for Reedclaw..." Her shoulders slumped, and she exhaled heavily. "Reedclaw was a good cat, long ago. Now it's like I don't know him at all. These might be his kits, but he will never be their father - I'll make sure they never know. It won't be long now until they arrive, I think." She looked around at the cats milling about the small clearing, both familiar faces and those she had not seen before. Snaketooth and the wiry tabby she-cat from earlier were still stood by the body of their fallen Clanmate, and she noticed a pretty cream-coloured she-cat with a lovely ginger-tinted coat gazing rather fondly at Snaketooth every so often. Although she did not know a few of these cats, already she felt more at home here than she ever had in CedarClan.
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Post by βΎΡΞ·ΟΟzΡβ½ on May 2, 2019 20:34:55 GMT -5
{Are the kits coming yet? Sorry I just woke up so my mind if a bit foggy. }
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Post by Protractor on May 2, 2019 20:38:09 GMT -5
{Are the kits coming yet? Sorry I just woke up so my mind if a bit foggy. } (Good...night maybe Wake up time? Awakening? Substitute the right answer
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Post by βΎΡΞ·ΟΟzΡβ½ on May 2, 2019 21:29:09 GMT -5
Snaketooth brought himself over to Ashpelt, stopping a bit ahead. "I'm ready to go when you are." He muttered, glancing towards the mountains looming in distance. He went back to Shybird and picked up the body, nodding to Waspwing. He found his eyes slowly going over to a certain she-cat though and he had a plan in his head for when they got home and finished mourning. He came on this journey unsure of so many things, but now he was returning knowing what he wanted in his life.
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Post by smokey on May 2, 2019 21:42:56 GMT -5
Ashpelt nodded towards Snaketooth, watching as he went to collect Shybird. The gray tom turned around and flicked his tail towards the mountain. "Fogclan, we're leaving!" he announced, the pushed through the undergrowth. He kept his pace slow so Brambleflower, weighed down by her kits, along with Dappleleaf and Hollycloud, both still injured, could keep up. His group was an interesting bunch of cats now and he yearned for the safety and comfort of the cave his clan called him now. Ashpelt let out a sigh of relief, though, as he remembered that his family was coming home with him. Things might be okay after all.
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Post by Meep on May 2, 2019 22:01:29 GMT -5
Owltuft mewed quietly to the apprentice.βWe're off to find the new place where we will be sharing tongues with starclan.βTaking off right after Seedpaw he kept the pace to match with Waterfur. Urgency tingle throughout every step he took. Exiting through the cave entrance Owltuft purred contentedly as the sun rays hit his pelt. Warmth and time away from cave seemed promising for the time being. Looking ahead at the mountain his pupil wavered slightly remembering the rocky terrain. The path ahead looked long and tough, but it was expected it shouldn't be no match for the trio's determination.
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Post by βΎΡΞ·ΟΟzΡβ½ on May 2, 2019 22:27:00 GMT -5
{I'm worried to roleplay too far ahead because of Brambleflower kitting on journey. Want to have them stop for a moment to hunt? Like a bit further from the territory ofc.
Also I realized Shadow is completely available to use so I was thinking Shadowlight for Twistedpaw? }
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Post by smokey on May 2, 2019 23:00:49 GMT -5
(yeah, i was thinking the same thing ooh, that's nice! some alternatives for your consideration: Shadowspirit, Shadowheart, Shadowcloud)
Ashpelt led the group along the same path they had taken to get to Cedarclan days before. It feels like it's been moons, he thought with twitch of his tail. He had begun to grow used to living in a bush and was almost sad to leave it. By the time they reached the base of the mountain, the sun had begun to rise and he straightened his tail, signalling for the patrol to stop. The deputy faced the other cats examining them all. "We'll make camp here for now," he announced, gesturing towards the small clearing around them. "We'll use the ferns on the side as a den. Snaketooth, Gingerstripe, set up nests, and find fresh bedding if you need it. Robinsong, Twistedpaw, you two hunt together. I'll hunt on my own." With a nod, he turned and headed off back into the forest.
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Post by βΎΡΞ·ΟΟzΡβ½ on May 2, 2019 23:12:47 GMT -5
{ Hmm I'll think on it! }
Snaketooth made his way off to the side of the camp, searching for a bit of bedding they could use. He knew that it might be scarce but the cats around him deserved some kind of bedding after all they endured. "How are you holding up?" He asked Gingerstripe lifting his head up and walking a bit further ahead again, he didn't know what exact bedding he could find out here but any would be better than none and he wanted to find it soon before the sun fully went down on them.He sighed to himself, his mind couldn't focus on the task at hand after everything they had gone through.
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Post by βΎΡΞ·ΟΟzΡβ½ on May 2, 2019 23:18:34 GMT -5
{ I was also thinking Nightwish because wish is kind of optimistic and somehow he remained kind of optimistic until the end. Now, not so much but ya know }
Twistedpaw looked at Robinsong with caution, he knew he could trust her since she was close with Snaketooth but he wasn't sure how he felt about her yet. She was still a stranger to him. He hobbled off, readying himself to attempt to hunt. He kept himself silent until they were pretty far along the side of the mountain. "So..you and Snaketooth.." He trailed off, trying to speak to her but feeling awkward. He never did picture Snaketooth to be the type with a mate, but stranger thing had happened.
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Post by βΎΡΞ·ΟΟzΡβ½ on May 2, 2019 23:38:02 GMT -5
Snaketooth grabbed at few nesting material, trying to place himself in Hollycloud's fur. Sure, the clan was betrayed by Ravenstar and a few clanmates but he wasn't too close to the ones that chose him over Fogstar. "I-I..She'll be okay, she just needs to be back with the rest of the clan." He whispered, looking down. He gave Gingerstripe a smile but it faltered and he went back to tearing at the material. "At least she found out his true colors eventually, right? It's better now than later when he actually did kill her." He hated saying it but he knew cats that obeyed that leader would kill for him. He didn't understand it at all, how could someone be so cruel?
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Post by βΎΡΞ·ΟΟzΡβ½ on May 2, 2019 23:43:55 GMT -5
Twistedpaw's ears burned when she mentioned that Snaketooth talked about him. "I didn't think anyone actually missed me, I held out hope they'd return but I was never sure." He cocked his head to the side when she said she would his first new friend, he let out a small laugh and walked a bit ahead of her. "We will see about that, Robinsong. I'm a pawful to be friends with." He opened his mouth to taste the air for any fresh prey around them, hoping he could find an easy catch. "But if you keep Snaketooth happy, I'm open to the idea of it, I guess." He replied, not tasting anything of interest just yet. He knew there was prey to be found here though, it was obvious in the way the undergrowth around them looked.
{ Really? Maybe I've seen the band before and it's in my brain, tbh I accidentally name things after others a lot because I have this like weird problem of memory loss? It's not a big deal but I forget things super easily lol }
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Post by smokey on May 2, 2019 23:52:33 GMT -5
(hey, it's a good name! and i'm the exact same way lol)
Robinsong perked up at the positive response, pausing for a moment to take it in. With a small laugh, she bounced after him, jaws parted and ears pricked. Once they got a little further, she caught the scent of vole and stopped. Robinsong pounced into a bush to her left and came out a few seconds later with the creature hanging from between her jaws. She quickly buried it for later and continued after Twistedpaw. "You know, you're coming at a great time. Cloudsplash's kits will be born any day! Oh, Cloudsplash is one one of our queens. She's kinda shy, but she's really nice!" The cream she-cat was extremely excited to introduce Twistedpaw to the clan, though she kept her chatter to a minimum to avoid scaring prey.
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