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Post by ｃ ｏ ｕ ｒ ａ ｇ ｅ on Jan 11, 2021 17:28:27 GMT -5
( malruth Hawkeyes258 - I'm fast forwarding Pike's pregnancy) Moss beamed with pride, and relaxed his haunches. "Thank you Nightfang." He dipped his head in acknowledgment to his mentor, wait until they see how I really fight! "Can I go now?" He cocked his head slightly with anticipation, all of the training was wearing the little tom out. I wonder if I'll ever get to fight another cat again.. he missed the adrenaline that pumped through his veins. Awakened by a shrill yowl, Pikebreeze poked her head out of the nursery, her tail lashing behind her with annoyance for the little kicks she felt in her belly. It had been a bit by now, and her belly had swelled tremendously. She wondered how Nightfang had done with Moss recently. Her thoughts were interrupted by the chatter of cats and the body of Mousestrike in the camp. She hobbled over to where Thundershade had yowled for Wolfstar previously, her gaze flashing with concern. "What is it?" |
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Post by malruth on Jan 11, 2021 17:40:30 GMT -5
( ｃ ｏ ｕ ｒ ａ ｇ ｅ ill respond to both this and shadeclan soon  i have a migraine so im just trying to avoid looking at my phone) |
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Jan 11, 2021 18:57:15 GMT -5
Wolfstar was about to agree with Blazestorm when he heard Thundershade's voice. Did a rogue really get that close to camp? He quickly races out of camp and sees the older tom's body laying there quietly. He lets out a growl wondering who would be heartless enough to attack an elder. Perhaps this was punishment for trying to be lenient with the rogues. Rest well Mousestrike you will be remembered and missed by all. "I promise." Snowfeather mewed with a small wave of her tail. She pricks her ears hearing a commotion outside. "What's going on?" She questioned. ( Jademist) |
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Post by Jademist on Jan 12, 2021 10:30:25 GMT -5
Poppyfall cuddled up to Briarclaw, hoping to offer her some comfort by just being close. "He definitely didn't deserve this. Whoever did this will pay." She meowed, not sure what more she could do to help Briarclaw cope with her loss. It made her think about her own relationship with her father, maybe it could still be saved before it was too late. Hopefully Briarclaw would be able to give her loss a place someday but for now she just needed time to grieve and Poppyfall was ready to stand by her side every step of the way. ----- Gail thought for a moment. "That must've been like a stab in the back, the rogue being accepted so easily." She meowed simply, hinting that she knew about Olivetuft's roots. Cloudfoot had told her a fair share of clangossip and with a memory like hers many details had been etched into the back of her mind. She'd never known how much all that information could come in handy some day. "Before you sneak us into your camp I will need some more information. Try to hear your clanmates out on their plans for attacking us and report it back to me." She paused. "Where would you suggest we hit them 'where they're weak'. Elaborate that to me." ---- Scorchtail nodded. "I'd love to share - honestly. But I have to make sure other clanmembers are fed first. It wouldn't feel right." He meowed, shuffling his paws under him as he sat down. Even in the moments both cats fell silent it didn't feel awkward to him, which he hadn't expected. It felt natural. "I just want to say, I wish I'd met you earlier." He smiled genuinely as he watched the she-cat rip into the squirrel. ----- Blazestorm followed closely behind the other cats, gazing in horror at the elder's lifeless body laying on the ground. Such a cowardly move to kill an old cat, unable to defend himself properly. Those rogues really did not have any honor. His tail lashed angrily behin him. ---- Pearmoon smiled at Snowfeather, but her smile quickly faded once she heard the commotion in camp. "I'm not sure. I'll go check it out." She meowed and exited from the nursery. To her shock she learned that Mousestrike had passed. "Poor Briarclaw. She must be devastated." ( Hawkeyes258 ) |
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Post by Robinbreeze on Jan 12, 2021 18:21:06 GMT -5
Mystic frowned at this comment, but could understand why he felt this way. She wanted to try one last time though, persistent in her efforts. “But what if we catch prey for your clanmates afterward. You’d still be helping them, right?” She raised her eyebrows in a pleasing look, unsure if her tactics would work. Then, as she heard his last words, her breath caught in her throat. Mystic smiled as she looked into the red tom’s eyes. “I do too,” she mewed, and paused a moment before adding, “I wish I’d met you earlier, not met me earlier because I know me and that wouldn’t make sense.” The gray and white she-cat stopped in her rambling to burst out with laughter. After a moment, she managed to tease, “Gosh, what have you done to me, Scorchtail?”
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Jan 12, 2021 21:39:07 GMT -5
Wolfstar turns away and leaps up to the landing and carefully climbs up onto the railing. "Let all cats old enough to catch their prey join me near the high ledge! This is important!" He called out loud and clear. Ignoring this injustice would only make things worse and show that he was a poor leader. As his clanmates gathered, he thought about what his next words would be.
Shadowblaze, Lightingwhisper and Thundershade walked over and sat down together. Falconfrost sits up near the front eager to hear what his leader had to say. Would he finally make a move against these savages?
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Post by Jademist on Jan 13, 2021 8:54:19 GMT -5
Scorchtail pondered for a moment as her sweet looks almost convinced him, but it probably would be better not to do it. "Maybe next time." Just to be sure. He already felt kinda guilty for not being around his clanmates, especially since dangerous times seemed to loom over them. As Mystic rambled on he laughed and a warm feeling bubbled up inside of him when she agreed. How different would everything be had Mystic been a clancat. "I'm not sure, but it might be my incredible looks that have played with your mind." He joked, standing up to strut around Mystic in a mock sexy walk before coming back to sit in front of her.
Pearmoon went to sit close to her father and the two of them watched Wolfstar intently as he was getting ready to make an announcement. "Say, where is that brother of yours?" Blazestorm asked quietly, to which Pearmoon just silently shrugged.
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Post by Robinbreeze on Jan 13, 2021 16:40:43 GMT -5
Mystic shook her head slightly as she gave in and just chewed on the squirrel. If he didn’t want any of this squirrel, then fine; there was more for Mystic. “Ok, but I’m catching something for your clanmates,” she mewed, thumping her paw on the ground in a stubborn manner. The gray and white she-cat giggled as her eyes followed Scorchtail’s strut, rolling on her back to kick her feet out at him, trying to trip him up. Failing, she brought herself back up. “So, mighty squirrel, I’m curious. Show me how you could possibly be a better hunter than me.” Mystic stood, lifting her chin and swishing her tail defiantly.
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Post by Jademist on Jan 14, 2021 7:38:46 GMT -5
"Alright, alright." Scorchtail grinned and rose to his four paws. "So, you want to see the mighty squirrel in action." He smiled and turned to silently stalk away from the place they were just talking. His tailtip twitched in anticipation and his muzzle rose in the air as he tried to pick up the smell of prey. Not long after, the red tom spotted a thrush peacefully pecking seeds off the ground. Slowly but steadily he approached the bird, until he was in the right spot. He launched his body forward with a small leap, his paw landing on the thrush. Once the bird was back on the ground he swiftly delivered the killing bite. Proudly he carried his fresh kill in his jaws back to Mystic.
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Post by malruth on Jan 14, 2021 12:18:56 GMT -5
“Of course.” He nodded to the young tom, flicking his tail with a proud gleam in his eyes. Nightfang had no doubt that with more training, Moss would be a worthy warrior. . . . “Send a cat from the rogue group back with me. Earn their trust. It’ll be the easiest way to get you all into the camp for an attack.” Olivetuft explained, hoping that the rogue leader would not doubt him. He could not turn back now. . . . Briarclaw just sighed, resting her head onto her paws. Did she deserve this? Was it her fault? After all, she had difficulties with him. Was StarClan punishing her for not trying to better her relationship with her father? The thought stung, but she tried to shut it out of her mind. ( Jademist ｃ ｏ ｕ ｒ ａ ｇ ｅ sorry this took so long!! will be more active today  |
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Post by Jademist on Jan 14, 2021 13:20:31 GMT -5
( malruth that’s okay, don’t worry about it!) Gail raised her eyebrows at the young tom. She was surprised he came up with this. It was a very bold idea. She pondered for a moment, her feathery tail swishing behind her. “That might be a plan.” She narrowed her golden gaze. “How do I know the cat I send with you will be accepted?” She asked and ripped her eyes away from Olivetuft, gazing at the cats in the rogue camp. Who would be best to send out on this important task? Her gaze shifted back to Olivetuft. “You do realize that if that cat dies I will have your throat for it.” She meowed, her voice steady and determined. Poppyfall could hear Wolfstar call out to the clan. She was sure he’d make an announcement about Mousestrike’s death but she wanted to stay with Briarclaw to comfort her. They’d surely hear what was said from other warriors later on. “Do you want to sit vigil together tonight?” She asked softly. |
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Jan 14, 2021 13:29:21 GMT -5
"If you weren't aware already, Mousestrike has been killed by one of the rogues! This is something that the rogues must pay for. There will be an increase of patrols and there must be more than two cats in the patrol." He allows himself to pause for a moment before continuing. There will be guards posted around the outskirts of camp and we will start working on some kind of defenses. I propose carefully pulling apart nearby thorn bushes and placing them around different parts of camp. In case they attack, we can slow them down while we prepare. The time for patience and peace is over. If the rogues want a war then lets give them a bloody one! Tempestclan remember this, we have something those rogues lack, honor, courage and hardiness! This is our land and no one will ever take that from us!" Wolfstar yowled holding his head and body up high. He was ready to sacrifice all nine of his lives for the sake of his clan! ( Jademist , malruth , ｃ ｏ ｕ ｒ ａ ｇ ｅ, @robinbreeze, A crying Nidoking , @icyturtle, duck , Copperstar☂ ) Falconfrost and Screechfang yowled in agreement. Lightingwhisper digs her claws into the ground and lashes her tail in excitement. She couldn't wait to sink her claws into those fleabags! Thundershade shared his sisters excitement. Shadowblaze simply nodded his head already planning on ways to attack the rogues. Oakpaw jumped up and down while Rainpaw remained calm. She prefered hunting over fighting but figured she didn't have much of a choice. Snowfeather hoped everything would work out. She couldn't exactly fight but if the rogues tried to get away near her kits then she wouldn't hesitate to lay a beating on them! |
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Post by malruth on Jan 14, 2021 13:34:04 GMT -5
“Oh, I’m aware.” He purred with a flick of his tail. “Some cat who doesn’t look like they’ll be a threat. The cat that they brought to camp is so scrawny- he didn’t look like he could do any damage. Maybe a smaller, younger cat.” Olivetuft told her, letting her search over her cats.
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Briarclaw sighed, and nodded, rising to her paws. “Yes, please.” She murmured, pressing into Poppyfall’s pelt. “Thank you.” The dark tabby told her softly, hearing their leader’s call. Having a friend to support her was the best thing she could ask for.
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Post by Jademist on Jan 14, 2021 13:52:41 GMT -5
Blazestorm and Pearmoon yowled with the other cats. He was sure Tempestclan would survive this. They were strong and motivated. He was ready to get up and do something. Maybe it would be best to let the apprentices search for the thornbushes while warriors patrolled the borders.
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Pearmoon sighed softly. She wasn’t really fond of fighting but she knew it was necessary. They couldn’t let poor Mousestrike have died for nothing.
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Gail nodded. “Alright. I will discuss this with Smoke. You can stay here.” She meowed and gestured for Smoke to follow into her den, where Olivetuft couldn’t hear them. The other rogues in camp would surely keep an eye on him. They needed some time to sort out the right cat to go. It wasn’t an option to her to just send someone away without informing them or herself properly.
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“No problem.” Poppyfall meowed and rose to her paws with Briarclaw. She gave her friend a comforting lick on her ear before they stepped out of the den together.
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Post by Robinbreeze on Jan 14, 2021 14:56:00 GMT -5
Mystic followed Scorchtail as he began stalking the bird. She didn’t dare interrupt his hunt and stopped a few paces behind him. Swishing her tail behind her, she watched with an interested gaze. As he walked back with the thrush, her chest rumbled in a purr. “Wonderful!” She exclaimed, nosing his cheek with her muzzle as he approached. Then, with a flick of her tail, Mystic padded back in the direction of Tempestclan territory. “Who taught you how to hunt? Me and Sparrow had to learn on our own.” She paused. “Well, with the occasional help of a kind loner or house cat.”
Phoenix watched as Gail and Smoke spoke to the warrior before leaving him alone in the clearing. Slowly, she stood and took a step toward him before turning to Vicky. “I’ll be right back. I want to see who the new-be is,” she mewed, turning back and walking in the direction of the gray tabby. Stopping a few paces from him, she mewed, “Hey, who are you? And what do Gail and Smoke want with you?” Her ears perked tentatively, cautious of any strange movements.
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Post by Jademist on Jan 14, 2021 15:26:45 GMT -5
Scorchtail smiled happily at the she-cat’s praise and purred softly. “My mentor did. In the clan an apprentice gets an assigned mentor, which is an experienced warrior, who will teach you everything about hunting, fighting and being a honorable warrior.” His meows were slightly muffled by the bird hanging from his jaws, but it was still audible. “But you’re a good hunter as well, even without being mentored, you might really be better than me.” He mumbled through the prey and walked closely next to Mystic, his fur softly touching hers. She would be a great warrior, Scorchtail was sure of that, but he wasn’t sure whether she’d like the rules of clanlife after she’d been used to being a loner for so long.
Vicky nodded at Phoenix. Her gaze gleamed curiously as it followed the ginger she-cat. She perked her ears up, hoping to catch their conversation.
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Jan 14, 2021 17:02:55 GMT -5
"If you have any ideas, concerns or suggestions please feel free to inform Blazestorm or I." He leaps down from the post and rolls his shoulders back. He would allow his clanmates time to settle before taking a patrol towards the camping grounds and the lake. He wanted to send a message by moving the border further into the rogue's territory. If anyone tried anything, he would be ready.
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Robinbreeze
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Post by Robinbreeze on Jan 15, 2021 7:44:09 GMT -5
Mystic nodded, starting to piece together this clan life that he talked about. It sounded quite complicated, and it made loner life sound more boring the more he talked about it. But Mystic couldn’t afford to think like that. Her brother would never want to be in a clan surrounded by strange cats, and the gray and white she-cat didn’t know if she had the courage to leave him. “Why thank you. I believe a mentor would have been nice to have back then, but I’m glad you think I’m a good hunter anyway,” she mewed with a chuckle, leaning closer to him as he padded up next to her. “What’s up with your names?” She asked, turning to look at Scorchtail. “Like, your name is Scorchtail, yet your tail is perfectly fine. And Pearmoon... well, I don’t really understand that one either.”
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Post by Jademist on Jan 15, 2021 12:21:17 GMT -5
Blazestorm nodded in agreement at Wolfstar’s comment. He waited patiently for the leader to organize some patrols. In the meantime his gaze was caught by the two she-cats exiting the warriors den. Poppyfall and Briarclaw seemed to heal well from their physical wounds, though the death of Mousestrike was sure to be a painful blow to Briarclaw.
Scorchtail slowly stopped walking and placed the thrush on the ground. It was much easier to talk without all the feathers in his mouth. He chuckled at her question about clannames, he could imagine it seemed weird to an outsider. “Well, as a kit our parents give us a name usually derived by something outside, like nature, animals or colors and traits, with the suffix -kit. So I was named Scorchkit, my sisters Pearkit and Poppykit. And after six moons you become an apprentice, your name changes with the suffix -paw. I was Scorchpaw for example. Once we’ve proven ourselves to be ready to become warriors our leader will add a suffix to our names, instead of -paw. Which can also be nature, trait or animal related. So I became Scorchtail as a warrior, my sisters were named Pearmoon and Poppyfall.” He paused for a moment, hoping his way of explaining would be comprehensible to the she-cat. “I’m sorry, I know this is a lot.”
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Jan 15, 2021 23:13:33 GMT -5
(Does anyone have any preferance for which cats go on what patrol?)
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Post by Jademist on Jan 16, 2021 4:59:11 GMT -5
( I don’t mind, you can take any of my cats except Poppyfall because she’ll be sitting vigil with Briarclaw.)
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Post by Jademist on Jan 18, 2021 5:56:03 GMT -5
“Ehh, well.” Scorchtail sighed softly. “I’ve never known my mother.. She died during kitting.” His paw played with a dead leaf under him. “And my dad.. He was heartbroken but he never really paid too much attention to me. He’s the deputy so I have to follow his orders but that’s most of the interactions we have.” The large tom shrugged, he didn’t really mind, he’d closed himself off to feelings about his parents. If he tried to imagine what his mom would’ve been like he imagined his sister; Poppyfall. “What about your parents?” He cocked his head slightly. Would they have been kittypets too?
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Post by Robinbreeze on Jan 19, 2021 15:37:23 GMT -5
Mystic watched with solemn eyes as Scorchtail spoke, nudging his cheek apologetically. “Oh, I’m sorry to hear that, Scorchtail. That must have been rough, but you clearly had your sisters,” she mewed, pausing a moment before adding, “And your clan.” She whisked her tail behind her, trying to remember anything from before. Before she and her brother escaped. Gazing up through the trees, she continued, “Well, my parents, I assume, were kittypets and me and my brother were given away before we really knew them. And I think that’s the reason we’re so close now, we never had anyone else.” Her eyes slowly drifting back to the red tom and she gave a small sigh.
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Post by Jademist on Jan 20, 2021 11:17:44 GMT -5
Scorchtail nodded gratefully at the she-cat as her kind words rang in his ears. He did have a great supportsystem and maybe he should appreciate them more. As Mystic talked about her parents he felt a pang of guilt. He'd been talking so easily about not talking to his own father, but she never had a choice. It was nice to know Sparrow had always been there for her. "That's kinda sad though.. I'm sure you'd wonder who they are. I'm sorry you couldn't meet them." He meowed, his eyes showing compassion. "I'm glad you've always had Sparrow, it helps to have someone who went through the same things as you. But doesn't it get lonely sometimes, I mean, just having your brother around?" The red tom curled his tail over his paws. He didn't want to make Mystic feel bad, but getting to know the life of a loner was really new to him.
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Post by Robinbreeze on Jan 21, 2021 14:06:22 GMT -5
Mystic gave a small smile and shook her head slightly. "I don't think of missing them much, but..." she mewed, giving a small pause before continuing with a chuckle, "it is fun to imagine who they could be every once in a while. Like, maybe my parents could summon an army of flying hedgehogs!" Her eyes closed as she imagined it, laughter bubbling through her body. She could come up with lots of possible parents for her and her brother and she enjoyed imagining each one. But Scorchtail was right, it was sad. Mystic then turned again to the red tom and nodded slowly. "It does get lonely sometimes, especially with an annoying brother like Sparrow. But in the times when we met other cats, like you, the sun shines through."
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Post by Jademist on Jan 22, 2021 4:58:24 GMT -5
(Where has everyone gone :C )
Scorchtail chuckled softy as he listened to the she-cat. Her optimism and fun-loving nature was truly inspiring to him. Talking to her took all his worries away for the moment. "I hope Sparrow isn't too annoying." He grinned, thinking back to when he met the tom. Sparrow did seem to be a slightly grumpy and overprotective tom but he probably had his reasons. "But if you feel lonely, I could visit you more." He suggested, his green gaze shimmering warmly as he looked at Mystic. Was it the best idea? Probably not, but he really wanted to. And with the building up danger with the rogues that roamed around their future might be uncertain. He wanted to make the most of their time, being carefree together.
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Jan 23, 2021 17:15:55 GMT -5
(Sorry I got busy and I'm not sure where everyone wen)
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Jan 24, 2021 18:44:23 GMT -5
(Here)
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i have a migraine so im just trying to avoid looking at my phone)
