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Post by LightBringer on Nov 5, 2020 11:05:21 GMT -5
(so sorry yall, ive been so busy but im on a good part of today more the likely!! also, i think im going to start the kitting soon)
StagStar dipped his head in aggreement to his warriors suggestion of their visitors enjoying a meal. the fresh kill pile was well stocked, and he knew they could spare it as prey was running well this season. he could send a hunting patrol out before he left to restock if it was needed. the toms eyes rested on LostMist and concern clouded his eyes. flicking his tail to catch SweetMeadows attention, and indiates for her to wait a moment so he can speak to her.
LostMist dug into her vole as the toms spoke, content to listen for the moment as she gathered her thoughts. "i think this is exciting... and the trade will be good should any of us fall sick and SweetMeadow and SealPaw cant find what they need to treat it." she finally spoke. a quiet hiss broke from her as she felt a pang in her side, and her claws sunk into the dirt before her as she waited it out. was it finally time? she thought to herself, as she took another bite of her vole while she waited to see if the pains continued.
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Post by Morior on Nov 5, 2020 11:10:29 GMT -5
"I know you were, I was just wondering where those ideas came from. I didn't think we'd come across as the kind of Clan to live in the clouds. Steppes seem like the opposite of clouds." Frostwhisper replied, giving a look to Dartfoot. The little white she-cat crouched down and started grooming one of her forelegs absently.
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Post by Jademist on Nov 5, 2020 12:03:19 GMT -5
(That’s okay Light, don’t worry😊)
Berryshade gently touched Lostmist’s shoulder with his nose. He didn’t want to smother her but he worried a lot about her wellbeing. The ginger tom dropped the conversation about the actualities in the clan. “Do you have pain?” He asked her, eying the she-cat with a worried amber gaze. “You’ll tell me if there is anything I can do for you, right?”
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Post by LightBringer on Nov 5, 2020 12:59:14 GMT -5
LostMist was about to reply when another pain hit her, not as strong as the first but close. "i think it may be time soon" she meowed in reply to her mate, her muscles tensing as the wave of it carried through her. as it subsided, she scarfed down the rest of her meal, and proceeded to struggle to her paws. "im just going to go lay down" the queen said, and began to waddle her way towards the nursery. she refused to have her kits in the middle of camp, for everyone to watch! she just wasnt comfortable with that.
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Post by Morior on Nov 5, 2020 14:55:18 GMT -5
Elmsong crouched by the camp entrance under some hanging leaves, trying not to doze off in the shade. He wasn't asked to be guarding the camp entrance, but he decided it was something to do even if he wasn't doing it well. Apart from another Clan's cats showing up, it's looking like it's going to be a lazy day... he thought, mistakenly.
Frostwhisper looked up, seeing a very pregnant she-cat waddling towards the nursery. "Should someone check on her?" She asked, looking to Rosepath. "It might be a lucky time for her to be kitting, with two medicine cats in camp." She commented, even from far away she just had the sense that it was time for this MistClan she-cat's kitting.
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Post by Jademist on Nov 5, 2020 15:34:51 GMT -5
Berryshade felt a pang of panic race through his body but he made sure to stay calm. He gestured at Frostwisper, he heard her commens and appreciated the concern of the Steppeclan cat. “Could you go fetch a medicine cat please? I’ll support her to the nursery.” The ginger tom meowed. Quickly he padded after Lostmist and tried to support her bij walking closely next to her. “Maybe it’s time for the kittens to come. I’d like for Sweetmeadow to check if eveything is okay with you and the kits.”
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Post by LightBringer on Nov 5, 2020 15:40:31 GMT -5
LostMist padded through the nursery entrance to her nest, and she collapsed with a meow of effort. another pain rippled through her, and she gasped, digging her claws into the moss bedding. "i think youre right... i think theyre coming!" the queen exclaimed as the pain subsided and she was able to readjust and get comfortable. "this hurts, so much..." she desperately hoped SweetMeadow would be here soon.. even the steppeclan medicine cat would be a huge help.
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Post by Jademist on Nov 5, 2020 17:10:48 GMT -5
(Should we wait for a medicine cat or do you want to continue?)
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Post by LightBringer on Nov 5, 2020 17:15:01 GMT -5
(i figured wed wait. i think Fallenleaves is on so when she gets the chance im sure shell reply )
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Post by LightBringer on Nov 5, 2020 17:26:29 GMT -5
LostMist opened her mouth to reply, and instead let out a cry as another pang hit her. she writhed as it worked its way through her before she finally was able to reply, panting hard at the exertion. "yes of course. any friend of SweetMeadows is a friend of mine" she meowed in reply, gazing up at the cat who had come to help. "i had no idea it would hurt this much..." she tried to manage a smile, but it came out as more of a grimace as her tail twitched anxiously.
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Post by Morior on Nov 5, 2020 17:26:33 GMT -5
Elmsong sat up at the commotion, getting to his paws with his limited knowledge of herbs to help, then stopped and shook his head. There were two medicine cats and a medicine cat apprentice already moving to get things done. He sat back down and watched anxiously. Let's hope for Lostmist's sake the kitting goes smoothly, he thought
Frostwhisper nudged Darfoot with her as she moved to the side of the camp clearing. "Their medicine cat apprentice will probably be running back and forth following orders for herbs. Best to stay out of the way for a while." she said.
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Post by LightBringer on Nov 5, 2020 17:30:46 GMT -5
StagStar padded over to FrostWhisper and Dartfoot as he saw SweetMeadow jump into action. with a dip of his head, he spoke briefly. "i did not know that she would kit today. i suppose it may be awhile, so if you would like to have a meal i will show you the fresh kill pile." he offered. with a twitch of his ears at the sound of LostMists pain, he glanced towards the nursery with concern.
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Post by Jademist on Nov 5, 2020 17:39:23 GMT -5
Sealpaw quickly jumped to his paws, running through the camp entrance. He passed Dartfoot and Frostwhisper along the way. His hazel eyes scanned the ground for a suitable stick. In a hurry he grabbed a few that looked strong enough. The fluffy tom made his way over to Rosepath and Lostmist, dropping the sticks at Rosepath’s feet. This was the first time Sealpaw had to help with an important event. He was nervous, but determined to do his best to help Lostmist.
Berryshade gave Lostmist a comforting lick on her head. He decided to keep a little distance and give the she-cats some room while he watched on nervously. “It’ll be okay Lostmist, you’re in good paws.” The ginger tom reassured his mate.
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Post by LightBringer on Nov 5, 2020 18:04:14 GMT -5
(all good, like i said earlier when you get the chance lol. we all have lives outside of this. i just wanted to make sure you knew what was happening cause ik sometimes posts get buried or notifications dont work properly ) The queen winced and cried out as another ripple passed through her flank. thankfully, SealPaw arrived with a few sticks, and LostMist grabbed the nearest one, biting down hard as the pain strengthened more before finally fading. once she was sure it was gone, the molly dropped the stick, panting and doing her best to relax, at least as much as she could. her mates support managed to rouse a small purr from her, and she stretched towards him, craving his touch and his affection.
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Post by Jademist on Nov 5, 2020 18:22:11 GMT -5
Berryshade offered his mate a comforting smile, trying to hide his worries. “You’re doing great Lostmist. I love you.” He reached out his orange paw to touch hers. Everything looked incredibly intense to him and he hoped it would be over soon for Lostmist. He couldn’t imagine what she must be feeling right now.
Sealpaw nodded to Rosepath and left the nursery, rushing to the medicine cat’s den. With a swift move he grabbed the juniper berries from the place he had stored them before. He made his way back to the nursery and offered the berries to the medicine cats. The young apprentice watched carefully as the experienced cats worked with the soon-to-be mother.
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Post by LightBringer on Nov 5, 2020 18:26:00 GMT -5
"yes, its the only thing i was allowed to do since ive been too heavy and clumsy to be much use with anything else" LostMist chuckled, before gasping and reaching for the stick again, her muscles rippling as she clawed hard at the ground under her paws. as the pain subsided, she dropped her head, feeling a wave of tiredness wash over her slightly. turning to glance at SweetMeadow, she realized she had not 1, but 2 medicine cats to help her, as well as an apprentice. the thought eased her anxiety, and she dipped her head in gratitude to them as she placed the stick down. "thank you all for being here" she murmured in a raspy voice. "especially you. BerryShade" she purred lovingly.
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Post by Jademist on Nov 5, 2020 18:44:31 GMT -5
Berryshade gazed lovingly at his mate. He knew she would be a great mother and it filled him with pride to see how strong she was. “I’ll always be by your side.” He wanted nothing more than to lay by her side and cuddle her but he knew that she needed a little space right now.
Sealpaw offered the queen a respectful nod. It was nice to know she had faith in them. He was sure the experienced medicine cats would do the best they can to keep Lostmist and the kits healthy.
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Post by Jademist on Nov 5, 2020 18:45:37 GMT -5
(I have to go. i’ll reply in the morning!)
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Post by LightBringer on Nov 5, 2020 20:02:40 GMT -5
LostMist lapped gratefully at the moss ball the taste of the tonic not exactly pleasant, but it's not off putting enough to make her not take it. Besides, if SweetMeadow needed her to take it she would. As the queen listened to the medicine cat speak of the berries, another ripple passed through her, and she immediately lapped up the berries, hoping they would indeed soothe the pain some. The taste washed away the tonic, and she swallowed them quickly as the ripple faded. "Oh god.... How much longer" She painted, trying to push through it.
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Post by Morior on Nov 5, 2020 20:19:31 GMT -5
"Huh, that rhymed." Frostwhisper purred to Stagstar in amusement, getting to her paw. "Fresh-kill would be nice if you have it to spare. We'll grab something Rosepath would like too, for when she's finished with the kitting." she nodded in thanks to the MistClan leader.
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Post by LightBringer on Nov 5, 2020 21:11:08 GMT -5
StagStar paused at the steppe clan cats words, and snorted in amusement. "It did! And I didn't even realize it" Shaking his head, he lead the way to the fresh kill pile, indicating with a wave of his tail for them to take their pick. "I'm glad SweetMeadow has a friend in there to help her. Kitting can be so hard" He commented as he sat, grooming himself slowly as he listened to the commotion from the nursery.
LostMist purred as she heard that the first kit had been born. That little cry made her heart melt, and she wanted to stretch to see the kit. "Is it a tom or a she-kit? " She asked, wanting to know so she could name the kit appropriately. Another ripple pushed through her, and she bit into the stick hard, cracking it this time as the pain peaked.
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Post by Morior on Nov 5, 2020 22:33:15 GMT -5
"I would've never known," Frostwhisper started sarcastically then stopped, falling silent. She glanced at Dartfoot. Maybe I've said too much, she thought, but looking back at Stagstar she probably knew it wouldn't matter to the MistClan cats, as long as Dartfoot hadn't heard. "Maybe that is something we can think about." Frostwhisper nodded to the two medicine cats at the nursery. "Maybe when one of our Clans is in need of extra healer paws, the other Clan could send their medicine cat apprentice to help. It may also be a good part of training for the medicine cat apprentices themselves. If yours comes to SteppeClan we could show them the MoonStele."
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Post by LightBringer on Nov 5, 2020 23:02:48 GMT -5
StagStar pondered this in silence. It wasn't a bad idea, and it would give the apprentices a chance to get used to travelling to over places should a journey to the gathering place come. The Tom felt that it was something to be discussed with the SteppeClan leader but he nodded his agreement. "That's not a bad idea at all! It would do the clans well to have the extra paws if they need it. Clans are the same, at their core. I never understood the stories of fighting all the time" He murmured, half to himself. not to say he wouldn't defend his clan or their borders, but fighting over stupid things made no sense.
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Post by Morior on Nov 5, 2020 23:16:35 GMT -5
"We haven't heard those stories of Clans fighting Clans, we haven't really experienced somehting like that. That's another thing us SteppeClan cats could learn about from MistClan." Frostwhisper said, then chuckled. "We have a whole rank of cats in our Clan dedicated to remembering things, and another to gossiping, so maybe be cautious about what you tell us. SteppeClan has a long memory."
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