Tempestclan: The Wild and Restless Open

Snowfeather returns to the nursery with Sageflower right behind her. Sageflower walks over to Badgerclaw and places the stick down next to her. "You can use this to bite down if you need too. I am going to need you to breathe."

(How many kits is she going to have?)

Badgerclaw takes the stick and clamps her jaws on it. She takes several deep breaths.

(Just skip)

Badgerclaw licked their backs, Oakstrike grinned from ear to ear "They are perfect".
(Alright if you wanna claim one of the three ya'll better do it soon)

(Cool)

Silverleaf simply nodded, seeming unbothered by Sandfeather’s answer. She decided it was not worth the effort, she will have to pull her weight, and that may cause her to have to become a mentor at some despite her discomfort with the idea. She thought for a moment at the cats question. “We would need someone who will look at things logically. Emotions are running high right now and that will pose a danger to the clan at some point.” She responded, not giving a specific name. Despite growing up in the clan, she didn’t take part in most of the affairs. She would quietly do what was needed and occasionally offer suggestions when it was required. Due to this, she didn’t know any of her clan mates very well.

(that's ok i can wait till then)

(Cool, can't wait to see where it goes)

(Nice!Badgerclaw is glad to have such a cute kit)

Silverleaf shrugged at her question. “I imagine he isn’t dead.” She responded calmly. Then explained further. “Dragging him away took a lot of effort, they probably would’ve just killed him in the camp if that was their intention.” She adjusted herself to lay on her flank, watching the larger cat closely. “Maybe they are just mouse-brained fools who like wasting energy.” The silver cat stated. She could be wrong, maybe they killed him as soon as they could, but Eaglepaw was large- it would’ve slowed them down and made injuries worse when they carried him. “I could be wrong, but they seemed too clever and organized for that. It could all be a trap. A few more dead warriors would make the territory practically theirs.”

Eaglepaw rolled his eyes. Betraying his friends? Surely the rogues didn't follow any rules or a code. They might have some kind of loyalty to eachother but he was pretty sure they could easily be swayed if they were offered something better. Unfortunately he didn't have anything to offer the tabby that would grab his attention. Nothing could safe Eaglepaw from this precarious position. Maybe some clan secrets but he wouldn't trade them for his life. "I never meant to kill him. This is no justice." But what would be justice in his case? He wasn't sure but whatever the rogues had in mind couldn't be it. "No I don't. I guess it doesn't really matter. We won't see eye to eye about this anyway." He meowed, watching the relaxed tom closely.

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"I understand." Scorchtail nodded at the medicine cat. "Thanks." He decided to leave as quickly as he came, not wanting to keep up more space when there were other cats that needed treatment too.

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Shellkit had watched everyting unfold in the nursery with big green eyes. She wasn't sure what to feel about having to share the den with more kits. The parents seemed quite happy though. Like a perfect family. She wished her family had been like that. Turning away she curled up in Snowfeather's den, not wanting to see anymore of them.

Sunny watched the cat in quiet amusement. The cat seemed slightly offended by Sunny's response, clearly he was as proud as the golden tabby had suspected. "Whether you meant to or not. You still murdered someone." He told the cat, flatly, his expression still as friendly as it had been. "Actually.." Sunny's voice trailed off. "Two cats. If I recall correctly." He said quietly, as if he had not wished for Eaglepaw to hear his words, his voice heavy with regret and sadness; he recalled the one clan cat that had been struck down, perhaps he could use that later. He had to stop a purr from escaping his throat, proud of his own idea. His golden eyes watched the apprentice's expression closely. "Unfortunately. I don't think your clan will come for you now. They simply allowed us to leave with you after all. We weren't chased, or attacked once we left your camp. Not even trailed." He stood and walked over to the smaller cat, though he appeared relaxed, he was prepared to pin the weakened tom down if needed. "Even if we were to let you go, I don't think your clan would accept you back without suspension, I'm sure many would want to; but they would probably assume you made a deal with us." He crouched down, giving the cat a convincing look of fake concern, like a mother would to her kit. "I will talk to the others, and I'll try to help you as best as I can. You dislike me, and that's smart- I am your enemy. Regardless though, I do wish to help you. I only expect that you behave as to not give my family a greater reason to ask for your death. Maybe we could have you exiled far away, I'm not sure...I'm sorry." The tom then stood, towering over Eaglepaw. "I think you should get some rest- try to at least. I was instructed to protect you. So I will be at the entrance. I will not lay a claw on you, and neither will anyone else." He padded away towards the entrance. Sitting down with his back to the clan cat. Sunny was picked up on the fact that the clan cat wasn't stupid, he knew that it would know better than to try to escape or attack.

Sunny smiled at the cat’s words, this was becoming very, very entertaining. Sunny turned to his prisoner with widened eyes, a look of surprise on his face, then pity. “You...you don’t know do you?” He asked, his voice a boom in the silent air that filled the den. “I’m not talking about someone from my group.” He said quietly. He watched the cat for a moment before turning away again, deciding to leave the cat wondering instead of giving him peace. He felt no pity for the cat that got himself in this situation over some prey. The cat was young and prideful, dangerous things that often lead to failure from Sunny’s experience. As far as Sunny was concerned, it was merely natural section- the golden tabby would’ve played along with being allies for a bit, until he got bored at least. The clan hadn’t even attempted to lie or manipulate, no fake secrets or acting weak. His stubbornness and pride would be his downfall if he did not learn quickly. “I’m sorry for you loss.” He calmly added, a sad tone to his voice. He felt happy with how much he had toyed with the cat, he could see how irritated the clan cat was becoming. Sure, the cat would not be easily manipulated but it was still fun to poke fun at his pride.

For once, Sunny said nothing, his attention seeming to be completely on the den entrance. He could feel the cat’s irritation, he assumed the cat was glaring at him. Sunny felt pleased with with how everything has gone in their conversation. It wasn’t perfect, but there’s no entertainment value if you knew what to expect. His golden tabby tail thumped once on the ground, as if he was acknowledging that Eaglepaw had spoken to him, but no other indication was made. He would see if he will get a chance to continue this game tomorrow, but as of now, it would be best to let the clan cat sit all night an wonder. Sunny couldn’t help but think about what Gail will do to the cat. He assumed Ollie will get to mess around with him then they would send him back, pitiful and defeated. However, maybe the cat will simply be killed, either way, Sunny did not care.