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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 24, 2022 17:53:29 GMT -5
"She could be pretty scary if you didn't know her. But under that serious face was the warmth of all the days of Greenleaf. She told the best stories, and pretended to be a big badger that Hawkpaw and I could fight." Emberpaw nodded, thinking fondly of her earliest memories.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Oct 24, 2022 17:54:21 GMT -5
Spiderpaw bounded over to the ThunderClan patrol. He glanced briefly in the direction of the medicine den, wondering if he should get Lavendersky. Probably, he thought with a bitter frown. He wasn't a full medicine cat after all and Lavendersky still had quite a bit of life left. Spiderpaw returned Peachdapple's greeting with a nod of his own before he diverted to the medicine den.
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Post by Icefire15 on Oct 24, 2022 17:56:39 GMT -5
Okay ^.^)
Ghostscreech curled his tail over his paws as they waited for Spiritstar, feeling the curious and wary looks from the SkyClan warriors. He could only hope that Spiritstar would agree to let them through to the twolegplace, prey was scarce even more now that leafbare was closer.
Firepaw gave the ThunderClan patrol one last curious look before he went and sat outside the apprentice’s den.
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Post by moonclaw400 on Oct 24, 2022 17:57:50 GMT -5
"She sounds nice, I bet she was a really good deputy too! That means you will be a cool one too since two of your parents were deputies!"Moonkit said with a yawn
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Oct 24, 2022 18:03:16 GMT -5
Spiritstar slipped out of her den after someone alerted her ThunderClan was here. She kept her head high, but her misgivings were betrayed in the way she swallowed. ThunderClan was here? Why? She idly glanced down the cliff for Whitesun and flicked her tail in signal for him to approach with her. She gracefully leapt down the cliff and padded over to the camp entrance. A look from Silvercloud standing guard at the entrance gave her some assurance. "Ghostscreech. Peachdapple." Spiritstar nodded curtly in greeting to the young deputy, but showed more respect to Peachdapple given their history. "To what do we owe this visit?"
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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 24, 2022 18:03:34 GMT -5
"The best deputy ever." Emberpaw nodded. "I only hope I can be like my mother and father one day. Who knows, maybe you'll be deputy one day." She offered, wanting Moonkit to have something to strive for and fight for. "You're looking pretty sleepy. Long day, huh?"
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Oct 24, 2022 18:03:39 GMT -5
(Sorry guys, I gotta poof. I'll be back after dinner)
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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 24, 2022 18:05:06 GMT -5
Peachdapple dipped her head to Spiritstar and Whitesun, always feeling more of a kindred feeling with Spirtstar and her connection to Starclan, and the ways of the Medicine Cat. She glanced at Ghostscreech, waiting for him to speak first, as he was leading the patrol.
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Post by moonclaw400 on Oct 24, 2022 18:06:36 GMT -5
She nodded, rubbing at her eyes"Sorry, you're good at stories"She said softly, laying her head down
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Post by Icefire15 on Oct 24, 2022 18:46:42 GMT -5
Whitesun flicked his ear and jumped down after Spiritstar, eyeing the ThunderClan patrol.
Ghostscreech dipped his head in greeting to the SkyClan leader and deputy, glancing at Peachdapple before speaking, “ThunderClan would like to offer an alliance with SkyClan.” He said, choosing his words carefully, “Prey has been scarce since the fire, and is only getting scarcer with leafbare coming. If your would allow it, we would like to ask for passage through your territory to Twolegplace so that we may hunt for our prey there.”
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Oct 24, 2022 19:01:02 GMT -5
Spiritstar blinked at the request. ThunderClan wanted an alliance? She thought it curious that Ghostscreech came instead of Lightningstar. Perhaps, he is still too injured. She remembered his injuries at the gathering. Spiritstar's heart went out for them. The birds were returning to SkyClan territory, but the land was still too scarred for the woodland prey. Yet, she was a leader, she had to act like it. "My sympathies are for you, Ghostscreech; however, this alliance appears to only benefit your Clan. How do I know ThunderClan won't hunt in SkyClan territory as your cross? We have enough issues as to where our border lies that I question if this is a ploy to grab more territory."
Spiderpaw slipped back out of the medicine den to listen in.
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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 24, 2022 19:31:49 GMT -5
Peachdapple spoke this time, looking at Spiritstar with a calm sense of respect. “We understand how it may sound one-sided, which is why Lightningstar has approved an offer that we can give you in return. As leafbare gets closer, prey has been scarce, but the herbs we collect in our territory have grown back. If Skyclan allows Thunderclan Warriors to cross to Twolegplace, we will provide Skyclan with herbs found in Thunderclan territory. I monitor a thick patch of Chickweed, for example, within our borders. It is one of the only alternatives to Catmint if none is available.”
She took a breath, before continuing. “Riverclan and Shadowclan are not compatible, and Windclan does not border us. Of all the clans, we believe that a quiet alliance between our clans will be beneficial to us both.”
Redspring’s eyes widened at the proposition, her hostility now becoming slight intreague.
Flarestorm watched, chewing lightly on a bird as Poppyclaw gave a suspicious yet thoughtful look beside his brother.
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Post by Icefire15 on Oct 24, 2022 19:48:36 GMT -5
Ghostscreech flicked his ear as Spiritstar spoke her concerns, knowing that she had a point. She had no reason to trust ThunderClan’s intentions, and he didn’t blame her for it either. Ghostscreech looked over at Peachdapple as the medicine cat spoke, hoping the offer of the herbs would help ease the SkyClan leader’s concerns.
“We can also work out a patrol system, you can send along a hunting patrol of your own to escort us to there and back. Then you’ll know that the only prey we leave with is from the Twolegplace and not your territory.” Ghostscreech suggested, looking back at Spiritstar as Peachdapple finished speaking. “ThunderClan will promise not to hunt on SkyClan territory. Nor will we try to take any territory for ourselves.”
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Oct 24, 2022 20:00:33 GMT -5
Spiritstar blinked slowly in consideration of their offer. She knew how valuable the herbs they were offering were. They didn't grow in SkyClan territory, and she could feel Spiderpaw's intense new interest from here. "Patrols could be arranged." Spiritstar spoke slowly. She needed to say more. She couldn't let the Clan think she was bending at all ThunderClan's proposals. This was her territory. She had to be the one in charge. "My warriors will meet your hunting parties at the border at dawn and sunhigh. If you're late, arrive earlier at the next time." Spiristar looked at Peachdapple. "SkyClan will appreciate the herbs you offer. I'll let Lavendersky and Spiderpaw tell you what else we need." She looked back at Ghostscreech. "Perhaps these hunting parties to the twoleggedplace can benefit us both."
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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 24, 2022 20:34:07 GMT -5
Peachdapple dipped her head, relief coursing through her. Spiritstar’s fairness may just be the saving grace of both of their Clans. She looked at Lavendersky and Spiderpaw, mewing up.
“It will be done. Aspenfall or myself can even be the ones to deliver the herbs to show we are serious about this exchange.”
Withermist watched silently, though his tail twitched with interest. He could see all of his clanmates contemplating this decision. Spiritstar was clearly in control of this decision, able to showcase her leadership while also benefitting from a deal that allowed Skyclan to call the shots. It was a strategic opportunity.
“Maybe we could snag some prey out there too.” Cobrafang murmured to some of his clanmates, looking rather excited for the prospect. “The more herbs we have, the less we suffer from sickness too.”
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Post by Icefire15 on Oct 24, 2022 20:37:57 GMT -5
Ghostscreech felt a surge of relief at Spiritstar’s agreement, but didn’t allow it to show on his face. Instead he dipped his head in thanks to the SkyClan leader, “I’m glad that you think the same. A hunting patrol of three warriors and one apprentice will wait at the border on time.” He mewed, looking back up.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Oct 24, 2022 20:43:36 GMT -5
"Good." Spiritstar nodded curtly back to the deputy. "Please send Lightningstar my regards. I've heard tales of long and beneficial alliances between Clans before. Let us hope this leads to many moons of peace. StarClan go with you, Ghostscreech."
Spiderpaw darted forward at Spiritstar's clear dismissal. He stopped beside Peachdapple. "We could use some Celandine if you have any to spare. With the dry air and all the ash, we've had a lot of irritated eyes."
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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 24, 2022 20:47:22 GMT -5
Peachdapple gave Spiderpaw a knowing and promising look. “We have plenty of that. In fact, more than we need, and plenty to fill your stores.” It was the herb she used to heal Yarrowcloud and Brokenwing’s eyes, and the overabundance was not ideal for keeping good storage spaces for other herbs. “Are there any others that you would like from our first exchange? I will be sure to memorize them.”
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Oct 24, 2022 20:56:56 GMT -5
"With leaf-bare coming, I wouldn't say no to any Blackberry leaves." Spiderpaw nodded gratefully. "Or coltsfoot."
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Post by Icefire15 on Oct 24, 2022 21:01:22 GMT -5
“May they go with you as well, Spiritstar.” Ghostscreech mewed in farewell. He turned to Peachdapple, waiting for her to finish her conversation with Spiderpaw.
Whitesun glanced at Spiritstar, “I can escort them back to the border with some warriors.” He mewed, looking back at the ThunderClan patrol and nodding at them.
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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 24, 2022 21:13:32 GMT -5
“Celadine, Blackberry leaves, and Coltsfoot. That, we can do.” Peachdapple nodded, content with that list. She nodded again to the younger tom, before looking back at Ghostscreech and nodding to him as well. “We’ll be on our way then. Starclan be with Skyclan, and for your generosity.” She dipped her head deeply to Spiritstar, and then to the gathered group of Skyclan cats, before she stepped back beside Ghostscreech and Russetfox.
“I’ll go, if you’re okay with that.” Flarestorm offered, lifting to his paws. The Thunderclan cats interested him, and he wanted to see if they would talk about anything interesting.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Oct 24, 2022 21:16:26 GMT -5
Spiritstar nodded to her deputy. "Thank you, Whitesun." She kept her head up. She didn't want to appear weak in front of these ThunderClan cats.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Oct 24, 2022 21:17:22 GMT -5
Spiderpaw perked up, actually excited that they might get the herbs he wanted. He ran back to the medicine den to tell Lavendersky.
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Post by Icefire15 on Oct 24, 2022 21:35:07 GMT -5
Whitesun nodded to Flarestorm at his offer and turned his head to look at his clanmates, “Silvercloud, Blackfire. You two come as well.” He mewed, approaching the ThunderClan patrol. He gave a curt nod to the ThunderClan deputy and medicine cat, motioning for them to follow him out of camp once his patrol had surrounded them.
Blackfire stood at her name being called and joined the patrol, falling in step on their side.
Ghostscreech stood and followed after Whitesun, glad that the meeting had a positive outcome.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Oct 24, 2022 21:36:43 GMT -5
Silvercloud stood up at Whitesun's called. She eyed the ThunderClan cats, watching them as they exited the camp before taking up the rear.
Spiritstar let out a breath she didn't know she was holding once all the THunderClan cats left.
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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 24, 2022 21:39:14 GMT -5
“An alliance, then.” Flarestorm mewed, voice silky with friendliness and interest. “Sounds like a fair deal here. It’s not often we get to go on such important walks with Thunderclan’s finest.”
“Still as warm in the tongue as you always are, Flarestorm.” Peachdapple chuckled, though there was no malice in the old medicine cat’s voice. Rather, she seemed to be in a very good mood.
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Post by Icefire15 on Oct 24, 2022 22:17:34 GMT -5
Whitesun glanced back as Flarestorm and Peachdapple spoke, “It is an intriguing idea. But the twolegplace is still a dangerous place, we will have to be careful once these patrols start.” He said.
Ghostscreech nodded lightly in agreement, having had his own experience with the twolegplace himself. “If we stick closer to the outskirts, we should be able to avoid most of the trouble. But it never hurts to be cautious.” He said.
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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 25, 2022 11:11:51 GMT -5
"Sounds like an easy course to me, why not have cats that have been to Twolegplace or once lived there lead the patrols?" Flarestorm offered casually. "Jadefeather, Silvercloud and Lilith were all former loners or rouges, who probably know where to go. I'm guessing Thunderclan also has a few former loners or rogues that could help in that department." He offered.
Peachdapple glanced at Ghostscreech, neither agreeing nor disagreeing. If anything, Flarestorm did have a point. Patrols would be easier with cats more experienced in navigating Twolegplace.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Oct 25, 2022 11:15:13 GMT -5
Silvercloud flicked her ear at Flarestorm's suggestion. It was a good one; however, it had been a long time since she'd been in twoleggedplace. She wasn't eager to go back.
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Post by Icefire15 on Oct 30, 2022 15:40:09 GMT -5
Whitesun turned his attention back to leading the ThunderClan cats back to their territory. Hunting in the twolegplace would be a risk, but he trusted Spiritstar’s decision and would respect it.
Ghostscreech flicked his ear, falling silent as he followed after Whitesun.
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