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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Aug 18, 2023 20:38:17 GMT -5
Spiderbite blinked, Plumwillow pulling him out of his thoughts. "Yeah." He had to think about what she said. "That kitting was early. It could be due to all the walking and climbing Briarpatch and Flarestorm have been doing. I swear I told them to take it easy." He huffed. "Some cats think they can just do anything."
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Post by Moonblazer on Aug 18, 2023 20:43:31 GMT -5
“Yeah… I guess she wanted some air, maybe? Though, I guess you could get that in camp.” Plumwillow mused, understanding Spiderbite’s criticism. She nodded. “Well, if I ever expect kits one day, I’ll stay in camp, just to ease your mind.” She promised.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Aug 19, 2023 6:40:03 GMT -5
Spiderbite actually twitched his whiskers in amusement. "I'll hold you to that, but with the energy you have, you likely wouldn't last very long."
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Post by Moonblazer on Aug 19, 2023 7:22:53 GMT -5
Spiderbite actually twitched his whiskers in amusement. "I'll hold you to that, but with the energy you have, you likely wouldn't last very long." “Ha! I am very dependable when it comes to promises!… Mostly!” She corrected, before she admitted. “It’s funny, you know. Do you feel different, now that you have your full name? You should have had it moons ago, really.” |
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Aug 19, 2023 17:14:37 GMT -5
Spiderbite glanced at her, but looked away. He didn't exactly feel any different. It was still strange to hear cats call him by his full name. Things were pretty much the same. Lavendersky had started having him step up more for their duties long before he became a full medicine cat. He did feel concerned about what StarClan told him at the moonstone. Darkness is brewing. The trees will tremble. Roots might not be strong enough. "Hey Plumwillow." He shrugged. "Do you think...Do you think SkyClan's trees are strong?"
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Post by Moonblazer on Aug 19, 2023 17:22:16 GMT -5
Spiderbite glanced at her, but looked away. He didn't exactly feel any different. It was still strange to hear cats call him by his full name. Things were pretty much the same. Lavendersky had started having him step up more for their duties long before he became a full medicine cat. He did feel concerned about what StarClan told him at the moonstone. Darkness is brewing. The trees will tremble. Roots might not be strong enough. "Hey Plumwillow." He shrugged. "Do you think...Do you think SkyClan's trees are strong?" “Hm? Well, I mean, most of the larger trees are very strong. Nothing could really knock them down. It’s the branches you need to watch out for. Especially with how the fire burned some of the trees. Maples and Oaks are very strong. Birch trees, not so much!” Plumwillow hummed thoughtfully. |
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Post by Foxstar26 on Aug 21, 2023 8:38:24 GMT -5
Quickwing jumped slightly, having been so focused in her thoughts she didn’t hear Silvercloud approach. “Oh uh.” She spoke, shaking her head. “I’m just thinking. I feel like it’s my fault Spiritstar drowned.” She admitted.
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Post by Frozen on Aug 21, 2023 22:01:28 GMT -5
(Taking control of Spiritstar!)
Spiritstar took a deep breath as she gazed at the Rock Pile. It was time for the gathering, and she needed to compose herself for what was to come. After Briarpatch's uncertain kitting and the entire situation with Emberpaw and Hawkpaw, she wanted nothing more than the enjoy the full moon in the night sky in peace. However, SkyClan needed her - and so she bounded up the pile and looked down on the Clan. "Cats of SkyClan, it is time for the gathering. If your name is called, please meet below. We will depart as soon as everyone has gathered."
Spiritstar called the names of the cats that would be attending.
Willownose sprang to her paws as soon as her name was called.
Firefang stood and waited beneath the Rock Pile. He always enjoyed going to gatherings, but he felt a bit uneasy about how Spiritstar would handle things this time around.
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Post by Icefire15 on Aug 21, 2023 22:12:42 GMT -5
Whitesun joined the clan, ready to follow behind Spiritstar when she would lead them to Fourtrees.
Frostlight, Mudwasp, Spotteddawn, Whisperstone, Firepaw and Sunpaw gathered.
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Post by Moonblazer on Aug 21, 2023 22:13:30 GMT -5
Echowing padded slowly towards the leader, eyes brimming with a deep and heavy resolution. She had waited and argued with herself for moons, but now she was ready and resolved. She cast a hateful glance at her father's back as he slipped up towards the gathered cats alongside Dreamlily. Echowing felt burning anger that her sister still seemed to be so close to their traitor of a father. Liar. She looked away, resolved that this would be the last night he would hide his secret.
Plumwillow bounced excitedly, ready for the gathering. Beside her, Redspring, Cobrafang, Poppyclaw, Jadefeather and Withermist gathered as well.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Aug 21, 2023 22:30:08 GMT -5
Spiderbite lifted his head. Of course he would attend the gathering. He couldn't wait to see the other medicine cats. Yet, he glanced toward the medicine den. Lavendersky's name wasn't called and honestly, he wasn't sure his mentor would make the journey.
Silvercloud shrugged. Her name wasn't called. She smiled at Quickwing. "Have fun at the gathering, and try to remember Spiritstar drowning wasn't your fault. You got there as fast as you could. It wasn't like you caused the cliff to fall from beneath her."
Flyingpaw pouted. Her name wasn't called.
Splashecho bristled her pelt. Spiritstar didn't call her name. I would've loved to get eyes on Cliffheart at the gathering. She didn't trust that rotten traitor.
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Post by Willow on Aug 21, 2023 22:55:10 GMT -5
Sparrowstrike looked at Splashecho guiltily as he joined the patrol.
Specklepaw grinned as her name was called, nearly sprinting over to join the others.
Ashfeather slid into the patrol near Redspring and Willownose with a smile.
Springpaw and Twigpaw trotted over to their mother, also staying behind for this gathering. (Here’s your chance Splash)
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Post by Willow on Aug 21, 2023 22:55:21 GMT -5
Sparrowstrike looked at Splashecho guiltily as he joined the patrol.
Specklepaw grinned as her name was called, nearly sprinting over to join the others.
Ashfeather slid into the patrol near Redspring and Willownose with a smile.
Springpaw and Twigpaw trotted over to their mother, also staying behind for this gathering. (Here’s your chance Splash)
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Aug 21, 2023 22:59:04 GMT -5
Splashecho flicked her tail in reassurance to her mate. She smiled at her kits when they walked over, Flyingpaw coming too. She took a deep breath and waited for the gathering patrol to depart. "Perhaps the four of us can spend some time together since we can't go to the gathering?"
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Post by Willow on Aug 21, 2023 23:49:59 GMT -5
Twigpaw nodded eagerly, “Yeah! I’d much rather be here with you than with the other clans anyway.”
Springpaw flicked her ear, sighing softly. She was very disappointed she wouldn’t get to mingle with the apprentices from the other clans. “Sure… I hope I get to hear about everything that happens tonight from Sparrowstrike though.”
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Aug 22, 2023 1:08:59 GMT -5
Splashecho curled her tail around Twigpaw and she smiled at each of her kits. "I'm sure it won't be too exciting. Just updates and ShadowClan giving Fourtrees back."
Flyingpaw glanced at Springpaw, agreeing with her sister. "I bet we could've learned a lot from the others Clans, though."
Splashecho shook her head. "You can learn a lot here."
Flyingpaw huffed. "In boring camp? I wanted to see Cliffheart. Spiritstar mentioned him before. We're kin, right?"
"No." Splashecho's tone grew uncharacteristically strict. "You three must never speak with Cliffheart, do you understand?" She looked at each of them. "He is not the kind of warrior other cats make him out to be."
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Post by thistle on Aug 22, 2023 8:06:25 GMT -5
Warblerpaw leisurely padded up to the patrol, casting an apologetic glance to the apprentices not called.
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Post by Willow on Aug 22, 2023 8:32:29 GMT -5
Springpaw tilted her head, looking at Splashecho in confusion. "What did Cliffheart do? He is a warrior in Shadowclan now right?"
Twigpaw pressed close to Splashecho, whatever Cliffheart had done, it must have been bad.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Aug 22, 2023 9:24:30 GMT -5
Splashecho nodded to her kits. "Cliffheart is a very dangerous tom. You remember the stories I told you about AdderClan? Well, Cliffheart is trying to revive AdderClan. He puts on a front of kindness and noble qualities, but in reality, he's a dark tom with evil ambitions. Cliffheart is a merciless killer and he wants to destroy the Clans to get back at StarClan."
Flyingpaw blinked in surprise and glanced at her siblings.
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Post by Willow on Aug 22, 2023 13:22:05 GMT -5
Twigpaw's ears flattened, eyes narrowed with concern. "Then why did he get to join Shadowclan if everyone knows he's an evil cat?"
Springpaw glanced over at the medicine cat den, looking confused. She had heard Lavendersky and Spiritstar talk about the tom before, and they had always mentioned him fondly. What could her mother know that the medicine cat and leader didn't?
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Aug 22, 2023 13:28:43 GMT -5
Splashecho shook her head. "He's fooled everyone, my loves. Cliffheart has every cat in the forest thinking he's a hero, but I've seen the truth from him. He enjoys the feel of blood on his claws just like Robinstar did. StarClan won't accept him because of the sins of his youth and now he's taking his anger out on them. He's trying to fool young cats into following him. Promising them strength and power just like Robinstar and Adderstar. My loves, I want you three to stay away from him."
Flyingpaw flicked her ear, shuddering at the stories she had heard of Adderstar and Robinstar.
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Post by Willow on Aug 22, 2023 13:39:07 GMT -5
Twigpaw nodded easily, "Okay Mama, we will. Promise!"
Springpaw looked more unsure but nodded anyway, not wanting to cause a fight. She had noticed Splashecho had seemed a lot more highstrung lately, she had even been fighting with Sparrowstrike which she never remembered seeing before. Either Cliffheart really was gathering an army right under Cedarstar's nose, or her mother was delusional. She wasn't sure which one she feared more.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Aug 22, 2023 13:59:02 GMT -5
Splashecho looked at each of her kits with a pang in her heart. She was so afraid they'd have a life like hers. Constantly running from the evils of Robinstar and Cliffheart. "I want you three to be able to protect yourselves," she said softly. "I hope you know I'd do anything for you, but I won't always be around. Cliffheart could try to sway you at any time. He's a powerful fighter with the Dark Forest at his disposal. But..." She took a deep breath. "I know someone who can help make you stronger to fend Cliffheart off."
Flyingpaw tilted her head and glanced at her siblings. "Make us stronger? Like training?"
Splashecho nodded.
"But that's what our mentors are for."
Splashecho sighed. "You're mentors can't teach you moves that will help you win a battle against Cliffheart or any of his followers. They're too strong for typical SkyClan battle techniques."
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Post by Willow on Aug 22, 2023 15:44:07 GMT -5
Springpaw looked at her siblings in bewilderment, "Well who would train us then? A cat from another clan? Someone from the twolegplace?"
Twigpaw frowned but looked more accepting of whatever Splashecho had to offer.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Aug 22, 2023 15:55:13 GMT -5
Splashecho lowered her head and spoke quietly so only her kits would hear. "My brother will train you."
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Post by Willow on Aug 22, 2023 15:58:11 GMT -5
"Y-your brother? You have a brother?" Springpaw asked, surprise clear on her face. "Where is he?"
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Aug 22, 2023 16:13:34 GMT -5
Splashecho nodded. "My brother did some terrible things in the past, but he's opened his heart and he's willing to make up for his mistakes. One of the ways he wants to do that is by protecting you three. My brother and I used to be very close and we're getting back to that. He's the one who warned me about Cliffheart, so I could warn you three. As a family, we'll be able to resist Cliffheart's scheme."
Flyingpaw blinked in confusion and glanced at her siblings. Neither of their parents ever mentioned Splashecho having a brother before. Why now?
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Post by Willow on Aug 23, 2023 16:27:50 GMT -5
Twigpaw flicked his tail, always eager to train and learn new things. "Okay, so where is he? How do we get to him?"
"Do we have to sneak out of camp or something?" Springpaw asked, glancing nervously at the camp entrance.
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Post by Moonblazer on Sept 5, 2023 11:12:35 GMT -5
Dreamlily’s breath hitched as she fled through the territory. Her eyes burned as shame and fear and pain swept through her. Her father was gone, and Echowing had ruined their lives with one single breath! She had done so much to hide the secret, had admired Opalmists’ dedication to Shadowclan, while she had found comfort and love in her father. Frostyfoot had given them his entire life, all the love he could give. How could Echowing just throw it all away?!
She knew she could never hate her, but Dreamlily didn’t know if she could ever love her the same way again. She slowed to a gasping walk, tiredness seeping into her bones as she picked a random crevice in the nearest cliffside to slink into. She was terrified to go to camp, and terrified to go back to Fourtrees, so she opted to curl up and hide out in the territory, letting her tears fall freely between breathy sobs.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Sept 5, 2023 15:30:34 GMT -5
Splashecho shook her head. "No, my lovelies. Like I said my brother did terrible things, but he's willing to make up for his mistakes. You won't have to leave camp at all. Just visit him in your dreams."
Flyingpaw glanced at her siblings. "In our dreams?" She didn't understand.
Spiderbite tried making conversation on the way back to camp to help ease the tension of a lost clanmate; yet, his tone held the bitterness of both Opalmist's and Eclispesky's fates.
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