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Post by Jademist on Nov 18, 2020 11:44:33 GMT -5
(They are cute hehe)
Darksky smiled warmly at his comments. "That's because you bring out my hidden extravert personality." The black she-cat was glad she could help him walk safely, sort of. It must have been boring to be cooped up in the medicine cat den. The fresh air and some new surroundings would surely do him well, she always felt better after a walk herself. "That's true, Sweetmeadow is very kind and calm. But I am a 100% positive she won't be happy if something happens to you. So I won't risk it." She mewed in reply to the tom. Before she knew it he was already wading in the water. Stiffling a laugh at his yelp she followed him into the water herself. The cool water reached her skin under her long fur. After a small shudder running over her spine she was used to the temperature and she waded around Dartfoot."I'm sorry, I forgot to tell you about the cold water. But when you get out in the sun after your swim your pelt will feel warmer than ever!" She assured him. Her blue gaze was set on the Steppeclan tom, trying to make sure he wouldn't hurt his paw somewhere.
Sealpaw walked over to the other two apprentices, waving his tail in greeting at Cypresspaw. He softly heatbutted Softpaw to her flank at her nice comment. "Thanks!" The young tom purred and looked over at Cypresspaw. "I heard your training went great as well. Are you excited to become a warrior soon?" He asked while his eyes travelled over to the freshkill pile and he started pondering on which piece of prey he would pick.
Berryshade stepped into the camp after returning from a patrol. With a straight line he made his way over to the nursery, wondering how Lostmist and the kits were doing. Maybe they could go for a walk. Or maybe he could help take some pressure of his mate by just playing with the kits and tiring them. He peeked inside with his amber eyes. "Hey Lostmist." The orange tom whispered, as not to wake anyone who might be sleeping.
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Post by LightBringer on Nov 18, 2020 12:45:53 GMT -5
StagStar watched the apprentices as they gathered, content with the days events even if they were unexpected. padding over to his den, he carefully placed the herb bundles down. part of him was glad he wasnt able to eat before the journey, he always hated the taste of herbs, and avoided them at all costs. this often drove poor SweetMeadow crazy, as the tom was too stubborn to take herbs even when he needed them sometimes.
LostMist lifted her head as BerryShade called her name, yawning and stretching. the nap had done her good, and, while the kits were still asleep, she took the chance to stretch her legs. slipping silently out of the den, she affectionately touched noses with the tom before her, purring softly. "i was so tired, i didnt intend to sleep for that long." she meowed, sitting and groooming herself. the labor had left her fur tangled and dirty from the effort, and she enjoyed taking the time to clean properly. of course, she always had one ear pointed at the nursery, should any of the kits wake.
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Post by Jademist on Nov 18, 2020 14:11:44 GMT -5
Berryshade purred at Lostmist’s touch. “That’s okay, you probably needed it.” He softly nuzzled her fur. There was no smell like her’s. He instantly felt happier when he was with her. “How are the kits doing?” The tom asked while he helped the she-cat with grooming. Gently untangling her fur and plucking out some pieces of moss.
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Post by Jademist on Nov 18, 2020 15:44:21 GMT -5
Darksky couldn’t help herself and had to laugh at the terrible joke of the tom. With her paw she scooped a little bit of water and splashed it towards Dartfoot. “This welcome is not for every cat though.” She grinned as she swam around him. “The kittypool is only for the most special of guests, you know.” She paused, her eyes turning more serious. “Tell me if you’re too cold. I’ll take you to a nice sunny spot to warm up.”
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Post by Morior on Nov 19, 2020 0:28:44 GMT -5
"Of course I'm excited, any apprentice would be." Cypresspaw purred, then stared at his paws for a moment. "I can't stop thinking about the idea of watching Stagstar dream of StarClan." he looked to Sealpaw. "Have you seen StarClan in your dreams yet?"
Salmonkit awoke but didn't make any sound. She dug her nose into the moss of the nest, sniffing curiously but also shivering with the cold while their mother wasn't there. She nuzzled closer into her littermates for warmth.
Elmsong padded down the widest trail of MistClan's forested territory that he knew of, where the trees parted in a row wide enough to let the sun shine down. The terrain was dryer here thanks to the more consistent sunlight as well. He caught the scent of something strange, an old fading scent, maybe badger, but he couldn't imagine a badger being able to make one of their sets in territory that was so generally muddy and wet. Maybe it was just passing through.
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Post by Jademist on Nov 19, 2020 11:00:43 GMT -5
"Well.. not yet. I think." Sealpaw shuffled his paws awkwardly. Was it weird that he wasn't sure whether he had seen Starclan yet? He had only been a medicine cat apprentice for a short while. It made him nervous. "But I'm sure it will be a great experience to go with Stagstar." He mewed while he hooked a vole on his claw from the freshkill pile. "I wonder what Starclan will tell him and which cats he will see."
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Post by Jademist on Nov 19, 2020 16:30:17 GMT -5
Sealpaw nodded at Softpaw, thankful that she reassured him. "That's true. I'll ask Sweetmeadow what it's like." He pondered for a moment, batting his paw at the prey in front of him. "Maybe he'll meet with the previous leader." He meowed finally. He didn't know many cats that died in the 10 moons from when he was born, thankfully. "What do you think Cypresspaw?"
Rosekit squirmed in her mossy surroundings when she felt the touch of one of her siblings. At the cry of his brother she gave a small yelp.
Darksky playfully rolled her blue eyes. "Oh really? How come you're not that serious then?" She laughed but quickly spat out some water she caught with her mouth from the splashing. "Oh now you'll get it!" With a playful yowl she batted her paws on the watersurface, sending a rain of droplets towards Dartfoot.
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Post by Jademist on Nov 19, 2020 17:45:52 GMT -5
"It definetly is!" Darksky grinned as she swiveled back in the water. Even though the water was cold, the she-cat felt warm on the inside. She waited for Dartfoot to get the water out of his eye. "Can you prove to me that you are the most serious-est cat Steppeclan has to offer?" She asked, her amusement clear in her eyes.
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Post by LightBringer on Nov 19, 2020 23:23:03 GMT -5
(YO DARK AND SKY ARE ADORABLE)
StagStar watched the apprentices peacefully, content to let them chatter. to be honest he was never sure who he would see, or who would be delivering messages. All were equal in starclan. Equal, happy, and healthy, though some ranks still held status. But, when leaders received their nine lives and their name, cats of all ranks would gift these lives.
LostMist, enjoying her mates attention, jumped to her paws when she heard the faint cries of kits. With a purr, she padded back into the den, and nosed at each of her kits, reassuring them each. Her eyes were soft and full of love, and, with another, louder purr, she laid down, curling her tail around the small bundles of fur. "Hush now. You're okay" She promised them.
EmberKit was woken by her siblings mewlings and cries. The nest was unusually cold and she mewed softly, before the scent of her mother flooded over her and she settled happily. Warmth seeped into her from all sides as the queen joined the kits again, and her siblings pressed in on her.
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Post by Jademist on Nov 20, 2020 6:08:31 GMT -5
(😊)
Darksky was impressed with how good of a swimmer Dartfoot actually was. Maybe because she thought he lived on a dry land with no water. This clearly wasn't the case. "Oof alright, you convinced me, oh thee great Dartstar." She laughed as she shook the water from her head. Sending droplets flying towards him. The she-cat couldn't remember the last time she had so much fun. Dartfoot made it easy for her to open up.
Berryshade's ears perked up at the cries of the kits. He followed his mate into the nursery, purring at the soft sounds they made as they were reunited with their mother. It felt different having to share Lostmist's attention but he didn't mind, the kits were too precious.
Rosekit kneaded happily at her mother's belly when she had returned. Her small gingerish ears trembling as she managed to get a soft purr out.
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Post by Jademist on Nov 20, 2020 14:23:47 GMT -5
Darksky swam after the tom, smoothly slipping out of the pond. “I’ll show you the way.” She shook some water out of her black fur. “How’s your paw?” It seemed like Dartfoot wasn’t that comfortable anymore. She watched him with a small glimmer of worry in her eyes.
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Post by LightBringer on Nov 20, 2020 15:07:20 GMT -5
LostMist snuggled her kits happily before stretching up to lick BerryShades cheek affectionately. she wondered when the kits would be strong enough to go outside, the queen was sure that they would enjoy the sunlight and bustle of the camp. and, she wasnt going to deny that being cooped up in the den most of the time wasnt her favorite thing in the world. but, for the sake of the kits, she didnt mind doing it. shed always put them first over her wants, and even her needs
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Post by Jademist on Nov 20, 2020 16:01:42 GMT -5
Berryshade purred at his mate's touch. "The kits look great. I'm sure they'll make great warriors in time." He smiled. They were so tiny. One day they would be his size, hunting and roaming around but for now they relied on Lostmist. "You're a great mom. They missed you so fast."
Darksky's wet tail drooped. "Great Starclan, if you stay with me longer it'll be the death of you." She gently heaved the tom over the slippery stones by his scruff. "Are you sure you're okay?" The she-cat eyes his paw. Her pelt burned with embaressment. She hoped he could forgive her for getting him into these situations.
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Post by LightBringer on Nov 20, 2020 16:04:56 GMT -5
LostMist flushed under her mates compliments, and she purred loudly. even after their time together, she was glad to have a cat who could make her heart flutter. it was a great feeling, and shed appreciate every second of it. "i think they just missed the warmth" she replied teasingly, with a tail flicking back and forth happily.
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Post by Jademist on Nov 20, 2020 16:20:56 GMT -5
"I miss your warmth too." Berryshade smiled and softly headbutted her flank. "Remember all those walks we used to take? You've always been a better hunter than me." The ginger tom sat down. He loved thinking back to the first moons of their relationship, the teasing, jumping around and running after eachother. His pelt tingled at the nice memories. Soon they would be able to go out together again and he'd be able to curl up next to her in the warriors den. He couldn't wait, but right now these little babies needed all Lostmist's attention and he would help her in any way he could.
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Post by Jademist on Nov 20, 2020 17:27:30 GMT -5
"I hope so." Darksky smiled softly, she cheered up by Dartfoot's words. Feeling somewhat flushed, she gave her chest a nervous lick. "I'll take you to the sunny spot as promised." She mewed while she made her way back over to Dartfoot's side to support him. "Tell me if you're hurting. Now I'm Darkstar of Seriousclan." The she-cat grinned but secretly she was scared that Dartfoot would hurt his paw more. He was so passionate about running, she could never forgive herself if she took that away from him.
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Post by Morior on Nov 20, 2020 22:07:44 GMT -5
Salmonkit wiggled away from her littermates and their mewling, she was nosing around the nest curiously, poking her nose into the moss lightly and flailing her paws blindly. She squeaked indignantly when Lostmist pulled her back into a bundle against her belly between her littermates.
"I have no idea what Stagstar will see." Cypresspaw shrugged non-commitally. "I want to see StarClan too..." He said a little more quietly and looked down at his mouse, finishing off the last mouthfuls.
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Post by Morior on Nov 21, 2020 0:36:12 GMT -5
(by the time Dartfoot is healed there might not even be a SteppeClan to go back to)
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Post by Jademist on Nov 21, 2020 7:03:44 GMT -5
(It'll be a big shock for him when he gets home. Poor Dartfoot.)
Berryshade gently nosed Salmonkit. "A curious little thing, aren't you." He gave the kit a few warm licks. Oh how he couldn't wait to teach them everything he knew. But for now he had to be gentle and patient with the small bundles.
Sealpaw quietly eyed Cypresspaw for a moment, wondering why his demeanor changed. "Wel, maybe you will one day." He said finally. "Who knows, there have been tales of clancats being visited by Starclan." He smiled reassuringly at Cypresspaw and took a mouthfull from his vole.
Darksky slowed down a little to make it easier for Dartfoot to match her step. "Well.. I don't know about that. I think I've proven to you that I'm not the best at keeping cats from getting hurt." She offered him a half smile. When they arrived at a warm sunny spot she helped Dartfoot sit down. The sun warmed her black fur quickly and she purred softly as she sat down next to the Steppeclan tom.
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Post by Jademist on Nov 21, 2020 7:33:13 GMT -5
"That's true." Darksky nodded as she opened her blue eyes to peer at the tom. "You're a great cat. I'm sure you're a very valuable member to your clan." She mewed after a short moment of pondering. Her fluffy black tail curled over her paws. She closed her eyes again to soak up the sunrays with her face.
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