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Post by Falconwing on Oct 18, 2020 13:51:55 GMT -5
Pinewhisker The reassuring words from both Fogstripe and Galepaw helped to ease the tension. He nodded, "Well I am very honored to have both of you at my side in these dark times. I just pray that Starclan helps to guide us to new lands that we can soon call home." Looking up at the stars and then to the moon his tail twitched. "Brighttail is running late... I hope everything is okay on her end...", the last thing he wanted to do was to leave her behind.
Whitewhisp "I think we got a good enough head start Brighttail. If we all keep going now and set a steady pace we can stay far enough ahead of any patrol they send. I'm sure that not long after we leave clan territory they will give up and turn around." Whitewhisp couldn't bear the thought of Brighttail and Stormclaw having to fight their own clanmates just to save her and Frecklewind. Besides they would all be better of if they stuck together. Stepping close to Brighttail, Whitewhisp gave her an encouraging nudge. "Let us all rid ourself of this place and leave it far behind us."
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Post by fire on Oct 18, 2020 13:56:47 GMT -5
Stormclaw Tom | RidgeClan | 23 moons Tags: Brighttail
The tom was anxious as they came to a stop, meeting up with Brighttail, who seemed to be worriedly awaiting their arrival. He sat awkwardly as he was introduced as a last-second addition, and waited while Brighttail formed a plan of how to deal with their Clanmates. He nodded as she said it aloud. It was important to protect the queens; their safety mattered above warriors like Stormclaw and Brighttail. With a nod, he said, "I'll handle them." He unsheathed his claws, ready for battle, but winced at the memory of his fearless reputation. He found himself again straying to his thoughts, before shaking his head and saying, "We should leave and intercept them, before they can see the queens escaping." He paused as Whitewisp mentioned her plan, and waited to see what Brighttail would say.
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Post by Zz on Oct 18, 2020 14:11:26 GMT -5
Frecklewind nodded her head to Whitewisp's words, quickly agreeing. "We need to stay together. We're in this together and we're getting out of this together." She was breathing hard through her words, already exhausted from the run but ready to keep going if that meant ensuring the safety of her kits. "Nettlestar will want to keep it quiet and so he'll be moving slower than us. If we go now and keep moving then they won't be able to catch up. There's a two-leg place close by that we can loose them in completely.
Redwolf gave a single nod before moving from the leader's den, gazing around silently before approaching Cypresssway and Swiftfoot, explaining the situation in hushed words before moving to the camp entrance where Nettlestar was waiting.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2020 14:15:46 GMT -5
Brighttail - w/ Whitewisp, Frecklewind, Stormclaw
Brighttail hesitated. She had always wondered what it would be like to be clan leader, and now here she was, being asked to make the hard decision. Whitewisp’s tone and Frecklewind’s agreement had a pleading note, and it had always been hard to refuse her, and while Stormclaw certainly looked ready for a fight, she couldn’t help but notice the reservation in his eyes. She so badly wanted to meet those fox hearts in battle for all the grief they had caused. But then, Pinewhisker was waiting too, right...? Perhaps a compromise between her options?
“Okay... you do have a good point. How about this- we’ll head out together, but Stormclaw and I will be at the back of the group. That way, if anybody catches up, they’ll have to get through us to reach you?” It seemed their best option. If it was a small patrol, there was a chance they could catch up, but they would be expecting it, and could likely handle whoever it was.
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Post by Falconwing on Oct 18, 2020 14:20:35 GMT -5
Whitewhisp As soon as Brighttail came to a decision, making a compromise Whitewhisp quickly nodded accepting the terms. "Sounds like a plan. Let's get going then", turning quickly the white queen looked to Frecklewind. "I'll let you set the pace, but let's be as quick as possible." She meowed wanting the queen heavy with kits not to be too stressed out as they traveled and risk losing her kits. "With Brighttail and Stormclaw at the rear, Redwolf and Nettlestar will never see us again", she reassured happy to have strong warriors ready to protect them from their leaders tyrannical rule.
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Post by Zz on Oct 18, 2020 14:24:28 GMT -5
Frecklewind gave a single nod and several deep breaths, trying to steady herself as she then began to move. The she-cat set into an easy jog, her eyes darting back and forth for any signs of a patrol as she also focused on breathing and staying calm.
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Post by fire on Oct 18, 2020 14:40:14 GMT -5
Stormclaw Tom | RidgeClan | 23 moons Tags: n/a
Stormclaw watched as the queens led the way, anxiety making him shift his paws. As they led the way, he fell into step beside Brighttail, his eyes flicking back every now and then, as if he expected to see Nettlestar and his patrol right behind them. Sighing, he kept his gaze downward, internalizing the fact that he was actually leaving the Clan, and everything he'd known, behind. It's not like he would miss the endless battles and bloodshed, but a part of him would miss the cats that he'd called friends there. Looking to the cats he was traveling with, he realized that he wasn't particularly close with any of them. He'd just regarded them as regular warriors that he occasionally interacted with. But now, they were his comrades, in their mission to escape the cruelty of Clan life.
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Post by 𝘊𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘴𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘮 ꕤ on Oct 18, 2020 15:17:16 GMT -5
(Hiya! Is there room for one more? I’d love to join in! I was thinking of having a street cat that the group might come across as they travel through the twoleg place who might help them out if one of the cats gets taken by two legs, and then decides to join them! And then maybe an apprentince or queen?)
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Post by Falconwing on Oct 18, 2020 15:21:42 GMT -5
(Hiya! Is there room for one more? I’d love to join in! I was thinking of having a street cat that the group might come across as they travel through the twoleg place who might help them out if one of the cats gets taken by two legs, and then decides to join them! And then maybe an apprentince or queen?) I would love to have you! So far I am no longer accepting any more clan born cats, but feel free to make a street cat, rogue, loner, or kittypet. The escaping clan cats will soon be at the twoleg village, and will need someone to guide them through it to the other side. I also expect them to possible pick up a small handful of cats along the way
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Post by 𝘊𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘴𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘮 ꕤ on Oct 18, 2020 15:24:21 GMT -5
(That sounds great! I understand the no more clan cats thing, you guys are already on the move xD! Hold on lemme whip up some characters! Another idea is maybe before they reach the twoleg place they come across a barn, and a nice loner barn cat (or a couple) see that they’re all ragged and on the run and he invites them to stay the night and maybe joins them? Just an idea! ^^)
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Post by Zz on Oct 18, 2020 15:25:43 GMT -5
Ooo Frecklewind could start kitting when they reach the barn))
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Post by Falconwing on Oct 18, 2020 15:29:46 GMT -5
((That would be perfect! Plus there could be a little stand off outside the barn with Nettlestar and Redwolfs patrol. Once the group meets up with Pinewhisker the patrol will be way outnumbered and would obviously win if a fight broke out. And you guys are more than welcome to play a cat on the patrol as NPC just to make things interesting))
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2020 15:32:41 GMT -5
((the gangs all here and hotdamn is there a lot of them lol))
Brighttail, Fogstripe, Galepaw - w/ Whitewisp, Frecklewind, Stormclaw, Pinewhisker
Fogstripe’s ears pricked suddenly, and he craned his neck to scan the area, ears swiveling. Galepaw stood anxiously, claws flexing in case somebody had come caught them. But after a brief moment, the bushes rustled, and two queens came forward, one heavily pregnant and moving at a light jog- Frecklewind and Whitewisp of RidgeClan. Brighttail emerged after them, with the warrior Stormclaw at her side, drawing a small hiss from Fogstripe- he’d been in battles against that particular cat before.
“Pinewhisker! You made it out okay!” For a moment, Brighttail forgot the urgency fo the situation and darted forward to him, ignoring Fogstripe and Galepaw, and pressed her muzzle against his, purring loudly. They were here, together, and they were really about to leave it all behind.
“Hold up, should a cat that pregnant be travelling?” Fogstripe glanced at Frecklewind. “She looks like she’s going to start kitting at any second!”
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2020 15:33:47 GMT -5
((thatd be good! honestly kinda wanna have brighttail kill one of the cats in the enemy patrol, considering shes already p overprotective and frustrated with the situation- probably even bring some moral conflict into it, with her wondering if shes just as bad and bloodthirsty as her former clanmates))
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Post by Zz on Oct 18, 2020 15:44:31 GMT -5
Ooo She can kill Redwolf!))
Frecklewind smiled as Brighttail rushed forward, but then Fogstripe's comment reached her ears and she turned to him with a growl. "I am here because I want a better life for my kits instead of them being forfeit to this stupid war and a father who only cares about fighting. Even I was kitting right now I would still come with and there's nothing you can do that would stop me."
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Post by 𝘊𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘴𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘮 ꕤ on Oct 18, 2020 15:51:00 GMT -5
(Pictures don't have to be added to the front page! They're there more so so you guys have an idea of what they look like! ^w^ Also great! I was gonna have Bat and Wheat be the sort main cats in the barn, but you can all feel free to make loners who are there too! Please let me know if anything needs to be changed!)
● Bat 𝘊𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘴𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘮 ꕤ Loner Tom || 47 Moons. Long furred, broad shouldered and muscular tom with a smoky grey pelt. Lighter grey markings appear as a splash over his chest, and the tips of his tufted ears, socks, and as a bat winged pattern along his spine. He has a feathery tail, and cloudy golden eyes. Several scars are scattered randomly throughout his coat, and one of his ears is badly cut up. Bat is the strong and silent type, he can appear rather rude at times, as he is rarely one to crack a smile, or laugh at jokes. He's serious, and rather cynical - but he calls that cynicism realism. He lives to protect his sister, Wheat. Formerly a clan cat of a clan far, far away called HeronClan, they left it many moons ago and have been enjoying their life as loners since.
● Wheat @cactusblloom Loner She-cat || 47 Moons. Wheat is a long, thick furred honey golden molly with a small, petite build. Despite her age, her physique makes her look much more like a young apprentince. Her chest, underbelly, and muzzle are a lighter, almost creame color, and darker golden crop-circle like markings lay across her fur. She has light, grassy green eyes and a tufted tail that resembles a wheat stock when it's not groomed. Wheat is bubbly, outgoing, and optimistic. She's a social butterfly, and can always find a way to crack a joke somewhere. She has a big heart, and is compassionate about other's feelings. Having been a former medicine cat, she also has a lot of knowledge on herbs, and even living as a loner, is always looking for people who need help. Formerly a clan cat of a clan far, far away called HeronClan, they left it many moons ago and have been enjoying their life as loners since.
● Jackie 𝘊𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘴𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘮 ꕤ Ally Cat She-cat || 19 Moons. Jackie is a slender, medium furred blue, black, and grey molly. She has dark orange eyes and a long, plumed tail. She has a thin, lanky build, with little muscle definition. Jackie uses more of her wits, than she does her strength. She's a bonafide street cat, having knowledge of all of the dirty deals that go on in the gutters. She has a wise-cracking, mysterious personality. Although normally cool tempered, Jackie's quick to anger.
● Blight 𝘊𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘴𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘮 ꕤ Loner Tom || 23 Moons Blight is a thin framed, rather meek looking cat with a gangly build. He has long, thin legs but very little muscle or fat on him. He has medium length chocolate brown fur that fades to a lighter, mocha color across his coat, flecks of a darker brown scatter throughout the lower half of his body. His fur fluffs and curls around his chest, and his tail also curls. He has sharp golden eyes. Blight is constantly afraid of anything and everything that moves. This anxiety ridden pile of fur does his best to get through each day one step at a time. He is very detail oriented, and only ever feels calm when things are following a rigid plan. He's quick to lose hope and even quicker to flee.
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Post by Zz on Oct 18, 2020 15:53:02 GMT -5
Awwwww!!!! Those pictures are so cute!))
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Post by 𝘊𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘴𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘮 ꕤ on Oct 18, 2020 15:54:16 GMT -5
(Thank you! They're made by my friend Swampamus! Oh my god I just have a straight up folder of cats that I've been dying to break out! ;w;)
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Post by Zz on Oct 18, 2020 16:06:52 GMT -5
That's awesome. I'm making a four clan rp if ya wanna use your babs even more! Right now I'm looking for someone to make banners, layouts, and maps for it. Lol. I don't really have much help with the clans at the moment))
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Post by Falconwing on Oct 18, 2020 16:07:15 GMT -5
《haha I know! Super exciting! Also I'm so happy to finally have Pinewhisker and Brighttail together, there was definitely a build up lol》
Pinewhisker w/ EVERYONE (lol) Nervously shuffling his paws as he waited, Pinewhisker was startled when the undergrowth ahead of them finally rustled. His fur stood on end when two queens first emerged, and at first he felt confused but close behind was Brighttail and his tense shoulders finally relaxed. Rushing forwards past Galepaw and Fogstripe, Pinewhisker met Brighttail in the middle and nuzzled into her. It was happening for sure. They would leave all this chaos behind them and start a new life together. The russet tom could care less that they had company, heck the more the merrier! All he truly cared about was that Brighttail would finally be able to stand proudly at his side as his mate. His olive green gaze locked into her bright green eyes as he touched his forehead to hers. "Let's do this" he whispered before giving her a quick lick to the cheek and looking at all those that had gathered about them.
"It's okay Fogstripe. Every cat that stands here now is here for the chance of a better life. Who are we to deny them of that, when we seek the same thing." Giving Fogstripe a calm gaze he continued. "Its important that before we leave all of us lay down any animosity that we might have for each other. We were all thrown into this war without a choice, and have all done things we might not be proud of." As he spoke Pinewhisker cast his gaze to every cat that stood before them. "From now on we are in this together, and if you cannot stand beside each other as allies then I reccomend returning to your clan."
Whitewhisp w/EVERYONE The white queen was quick to step in front of Frecklewind when her presence was challenged by the Gorgeclan warrior. Ears flat and a small growl rising in her throat the white queen was just about to defend her friend when Frecklewind spoke up for herself, and then Pinewhisker stepped in to speak as well. The warrior queen listened to the russet tomcats words and was surprised with how much she agreed with the Gorgeclan warrior. It was now obvious to Whitewhisp on how Brighttail fell for him. He definitely seemed to be one of a kind. Relaxing her stance Whitewhisp halted her aggressive behavior and swished her tail back and forth. "If allying myself with everyone here is all I have to do to find a better life for myself and my kits then consider it done. We must make haste though. We were discovered before we managed to leave and I'm sure Nettlestar has sent a patrol to fetch us and bring us back. It wouldn't be like him to allow two queen to leave the clan without a fight."
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Post by Falconwing on Oct 18, 2020 16:12:14 GMT -5
(Pictures don't have to be added to the front page! They're there more so so you guys have an idea of what they look like! ^w^ Also great! I was gonna have Bat and Wheat be the sort main cats in the barn, but you can all feel free to make loners who are there too! Please let me know if anything needs to be changed!)
● Bat 𝘊𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘴𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘮 ꕤ Loner Tom || 47 Moons. Long furred, broad shouldered and muscular tom with a smoky grey pelt. Lighter grey markings appear as a splash over his chest, and the tips of his tufted ears, socks, and as a bat winged pattern along his spine. He has a feathery tail, and cloudy golden eyes. Several scars are scattered randomly throughout his coat, and one of his ears is badly cut up. Bat is the strong and silent type, he can appear rather rude at times, as he is rarely one to crack a smile, or laugh at jokes. He's serious, and rather cynical - but he calls that cynicism realism. He lives to protect his sister, Wheat. Formerly a clan cat of a clan far, far away called HeronClan, they left it many moons ago and have been enjoying their life as loners since.
● Wheat @cactusblloom Loner She-cat || 47 Moons. Wheat is a long, thick furred honey golden molly with a small, petite build. Despite her age, her physique makes her look much more like a young apprentince. Her chest, underbelly, and muzzle are a lighter, almost creame color, and darker golden crop-circle like markings lay across her fur. She has light, grassy green eyes and a tufted tail that resembles a wheat stock when it's not groomed. Wheat is bubbly, outgoing, and optimistic. She's a social butterfly, and can always find a way to crack a joke somewhere. She has a big heart, and is compassionate about other's feelings. Having been a former medicine cat, she also has a lot of knowledge on herbs, and even living as a loner, is always looking for people who need help. Formerly a clan cat of a clan far, far away called HeronClan, they left it many moons ago and have been enjoying their life as loners since.
● Jackie 𝘊𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘴𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘮 ꕤ Ally Cat She-cat || 19 Moons. Jackie is a slender, medium furred blue, black, and grey molly. She has dark orange eyes and a long, plumed tail. She has a thin, lanky build, with little muscle definition. Jackie uses more of her wits, than she does her strength. She's a bonafide street cat, having knowledge of all of the dirty deals that go on in the gutters. She has a wise-cracking, mysterious personality. Although normally cool tempered, Jackie's quick to anger.
Accepted! Welcome to the group!
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Post by Zz on Oct 18, 2020 16:15:42 GMT -5
Frecklewind quickly agreed to Pinewhisker's words, her eyes darting behind her as she searched for any signs of ginger fur. "We need to go now. My... ex-mate, is in that patrol. He won't give up because he wants these kits for the clan." She felt a slight pain in her belly and winced from it but straightened up again right away. "Let's get moving."
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Post by 𝘊𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘴𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘮 ꕤ on Oct 18, 2020 16:17:50 GMT -5
(4 clan RP’s are so hard to find people to help for! X.X I’d love to join! I could even help with some of the maps, I have Inkarnate, but I’m not as good as some of the people you’ll find on here. I like to think I do a ok job at least tho!
Ahh thank you Falcon! I’m ready to jump in as soon as someone stumbles across the barn, no rush though!)
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Post by fire on Oct 18, 2020 17:30:31 GMT -5
Stormclaw Tom | RidgeClan | 23 moons Tags: Everyone
Stormclaw was confused. Brighttail was mates with a GorgeClan cat? There were GorgeClan cats coming with them? He felt particularly uncomfortable around Fogstripe, who seemed to be sending him menacing stares every other second, even throughout Pinewhisker's speech. He returned the gaze coldly, even though he shifted his paws nervously. He was sure rumors of his reputation had reached GorgeClan, and was also sure he'd faced Fogstripe in battle before. As Pinewhisker finished, he reluctantly nodded. Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed Frecklewind wince. He raised an eyebrow; what was going on? Hopefully her kits were just squirming around. Like Whitewisp said, they had no time to waste. Nettlestar was sure to be hot on their trails. Raising his voice he said, "Let's move then. Where are we headed anyway?" His paws prickled with excitement as he realized that even though he might be uncomfortable around these cats, an adventure was unfolding, and he would be able to be a part of it.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2020 17:52:30 GMT -5
Brighttail, Fogstripe, Galepaw - w/ Whitewisp, Frecklewind, Stormclaw, Pinewhisker
Brighttail shot her mate a grateful smile for setting the rules right away- if he hadn’t silenced Fogstripe, she would have done it herself, and probably a bit more rudely. Stormclaw’s question drew her attention, and she turned her faze to him, glad to move the subject away from the tension between the groups.
“We’re heading downstream. There’s said to be prey-rich woodland in that direction, and it should be far enough away that we won’t be bothered by any clan cats. I hope everybody is ready for a lot of walking, because we’ll have to move quickly. If we waste too much time, we’ll be shoulder-deep in snowfall.” She explained to the group. She noticed Galepaw shifting eagerly on his paws, excited at the prospect of adventure- he was young, still too young to understand the true gravity of the situation.
Fogstripe had at least silenced his comments at Pinewhisker’s words, and stretched languidly, though his claws flexed nervously. If they had a patrol after them, they were spending too much time standing here- they’d need to get moving quickly.
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Post by Falconwing on Oct 18, 2020 18:20:58 GMT -5
Pinewhisker "We shall set a swift pace then, I expect everyone to keep up." Turning Pinewhisker took a few steps away into the direction that Brighttail had mentioned. As much as he wished to start the journey with him by her side they had the threat of the Ridgeclan patrol after them. Having already done a couple scouting missions outside of clan territory in the direction they were to take, the russet tom had the perfect route in mind to try and loose the patrol.
"Brighttail would you protect the rear with Stormclaw, you two would knew the scents of those on the patrol better than anyone." Turning he looked to Fogstripe and Galepaw. "Fogstripe please take up position next to the queens, and Galepaw stay at my heels, so you dont get left behind or lost." The tom knew that Fogstripe wouldn't be particularly happy about being stationed with the queens, but he was a warrior and they needed to be protected. If anything his position with them might lead to strong bonds being made. Hopefully positive ones.
Not giving anyone much time think, let alone argue with him about the orders given Pinewhisker gave his mate a firm nod and started off at a swift but manageable pace downstream.
Whitewhisp Whitewhisp listened as Brighttail finally revealed the location in mind and hope began to bubble within her. She still had quite a ways to go with her pregnancy, and only her scent gave away the fact that she was pregnant. The she-warrior still maintained her lean form with only a small bulge in her lower belly. Hopefully they would reach their new home and get settled just in time for her to kit.
Hearing Pinewhisker give out orders in a firm but polite manner, the white queen nodded and took up position next to Frecklewind. She then cast a neutral look to Fogstripe curious to see if he would refuse taking up position next to them. The gaze turned into a quick glance when Pinewhisker took the lead and headed out of the small clearing and to a path that led downstream. Her paws itched nervously and she was quick to follow the russet tom. It wouldn't be until they were out of clan territory that she would be able to breath easy.
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Post by fire on Oct 18, 2020 19:33:43 GMT -5
Stormclaw Tom | RidgeClan | 23 moons Tags: Everyone
Stormclaw nodded as Pinewhisker began to hand out directions before taking off for the place Brighttail had mentioned. He wasn't the biggest fan of a GorgeClan cat acting as leader, but for now, he could hide his feelings for the sake of time. Getting out of Clan territory was the goal for now. The sun had set, and the grass and trees of the territory ahead of him glowed with reflected moonlight. He was glad to see such a beautiful scene. Falling in step beside Brighttail, he was reminded of his confusion when he'd found out there were GorgeClan cats coming along, and that she had a GorgeClan mate. He opened his mouth to ask her something, but a quiet noise came out that made him close it. He tried again, this time successfully, "Is... that cat," he said, gesturing to the russet tom, "your mate? A GorgeClan cat?" He didn't want his tone to sound too accusing, and patiently waited for an answer as the group traveled on.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2020 19:40:56 GMT -5
Brighttail, Fogstripe, Galepaw - w/ Whitewisp, Frecklewind, Stormclaw, Pinewhisker
Fogstripe didn’t complain, already moving to fall into step by the queens. Galepaw looked a bit indignant, about to complain that he could help guard the queens as well, but was silence by a sharp look from Fogstripe, slinking to follow closely behind Pinewhisker.
“Don’t take offense to what I said.” Fogstripe mumbled to the queens when the group started to move forward. “I’m just concerned over what will happen if she starts kitting out here, with no medicine cat to help... especially in uncharted territories, with no idea of what dangers are there.”
As the others got into their positions, Brighttail kept pace by Stormclaw, ears pricked and listening for any cats approaching. She jumped a bit in surprise when Stormclaw suddenly spoke, and glanced over, trying to judge his thoughts but unable to read anything in his typically neutral expression.
“Yes. We met a bit back... and we got along right away. We both decided that we didn’t want to live among this violence anymore, especially when it would keep us apart.” She knew her clanmates would have been furious.
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Post by Zz on Oct 18, 2020 19:51:53 GMT -5
Frecklewind settled into her place quickly, padding along beside Whitewisp. Her ears perked when Fogstripe spoke and she listened to him silently, running his words through her head before replying. "The thing is, I'm willing to take every chance I have to if it means my kits will have a future where they are not thrown into an endless war as pawns for a crazed leader who cares only about how much blood we pull from the enemy. I want them to survive and grow, to thrive. I don't want them to just survive, I want them to live. And if that means taking a chance like this, then that is exactly what I will do."
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Post by 𝘊𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘴𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘮 ꕤ on Oct 18, 2020 20:07:11 GMT -5
Even though it was tell into the night, Wheat just couldn't drift off to sleep. There was an itching in her paws, her heart was light with each beat, and she just couldn't shake the feeling! Her claws tore into the haybed she was laying on, mindlessly trying to distract herself. Beside her, her brother cracked open one red-shot eye to look at her. His tufted ears lay against his head. "What's wrong?" He mewed, voice gravely and low. The golden molly's pelt prickled, she looked towards him and laughed cheerily to try to mask her anxiety from him, but Bat could read her like an open book. "Oh nothing! I... Think I'm just gonna go check on our herb stock again." Wheat hopped up from the bale of hay, little stalks of the golden grass stuck into her thick fur.
Bat let out a long sigh and turned his head to follow her. "That's the second time tonight. Would you settle down? What's eating you?" He called to her, still too tired to get up. Wheat bounded over to a little shelf in the back of the barn, something that twolegs would have used to store tools - though their barn was scarcely touched by up walkers anymore, it had been abandoned for a couple of moons. The former medicine cat had a healthy stock of herbs saved up, for any situation. Sometimes it was used to patch up her brother after a scuffle with another loner, but most of the time it was used on frequent visitors. The barn had become pretty well known around the area for being a place you could go to rest, get a full stomach, and get patched up. Wheat was proud that she could offer this service, it reminded her of the good days she had back in HeronClan.
"Oh... I don't know, I just have that feeling..." Wheat murmured as she busied herself checking over their herb supply, going over in her head what medicine's would fix what. "That feeling like... I don't know, StarClan's trying to tell me something." Her voice dropped off to a whisper the further into her sentence she went. Suddenly she turned around, seeing that Bat had gotten up and was now looming behind her. His serious eyes looked down at her, as intimidating as ever. Even though she knew her brother would never lay a paw on her, he could still scare the fur off her with just a look!
"StarClan doesn't care about us, Wheat. You should stop holding onto the idea of them having any semblance of care and move on." Bat murmured, though his words were harsh, his tone was soft, somewhat resigned. Wheat flinched her ears down, her heart sinking. "Yeah... I guess you're right." The golden molly pushed her head against her brothers chest to feel the warmth of his pelt. He gave a swift lick to the top of her head. "Come on. Get some sleep, ok?"
Wheat nodded and began to trot with Bat back towards the hay bale.
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