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Post by aether on Feb 23, 2021 23:37:50 GMT -5
As Jackdawstar stared at the leader he thought that her silence was deafening. He could see from the conflicted look in her tan eyes that she knew he was right, but just like him, she didn't want to admit that they would need to leave. At last she nodded and somehow the small gesture felt as though it lifted a large weight from his shoulders. Perhaps he didn't know what he would have done if she'd disagreed. Would he have had the strength to lead his clan away alone? There was no more time for self doubt! As she spoke again, this time about including the medicine cats and deputies, he nodded. "We'll talk to them right away. I think the sooner we head off, the better. Who knows when the twolegs might try to attack us next?" His voice was thick with concern.
He watched gratefully as Spiderwatcher ran ahead of them; once more he couldn't express his gratitude towards his sister. He glanced back until his yellow eyes spotted Birdscreech again and he felt uneasy as he watched the old tom stagger beside Whiskerflick, wailing all sorts of odd things. "Maybe... Birdscreech should visit Pinefrost right away. He seems, uh... shaken by the twolegs. You get Wolfstorm, I'll fetch Shadowpuddle."
He bounded ahead the last few paces and nosed his way into camp shortly after Spiderwatcher. His coat felt hot as he could see the shocked and ferocious gaze of his clanmates turn to him. Jackdawstar stepped forward and cleared his throat, he rose his chin high to address his clan. "Cats of HeathClan! I expect you to welcome BluffClan into our camp. They've suffered a great loss today and have no where else to go. If it had been us who were invaded you know that BluffClan would treat us respectfully. I know prey is scarce, but please, do not fret. Silentstar and I are discussing a plan." He hoped his words would suffice for now. Suddenly, his paws itched to leave. The sooner we can be away from these twoleg-ridden territories, the better.
He glanced to Foxpounce who was bristling by the entrance and narrowed his eyes. "If you feel hostile, perhaps you should make yourself useful and hunt." It was a warning, and the ginger and white tom stared stubbornly against it. Finally, Foxpounce diverted his gaze and mumbled something to himself quietly. He was a hot-tempered tom, but Jackdawstar knew he was loyal and wouldn't go against his words.
Jackdawstar bounded across the camp clearing and ducked his head into the medicine cat den, "Pinefrost! I need you. Something seems to be wrong with Birdscreech, check him over, please?" He didn't wait for the reply, instead he darted back out to sit beneath the great boulder where he would stand to address his clan. His eyes turned over the clearing until he caught sight of the dark figure he was searching for. "Shadowpuddle! I think you should be here for the discussion."
He could already hear the gossiping murmurs that were flooding the camp. I hope Spiderwatcher can help settle HeathClan... he hadn't asked his sister to do so, but she often had great initiative.
Jackdawstar waited, his forepaws scratching at the earth, until Shadowpuddle arrived, and Silentstar with Wolfstorm. He didn't worry about frivolous greetings. "I've told Silentstar that I want to leave the territories. I think the only logical path to take would to be through the mountains." His serious eyes turned over the three cats before him. "Silentstar has agreed but it'll be a strenuous journey... I want to make sure it's the right choice. What do you think?" His gaze flitted from Shadowpuddle to Wolfstorm expectantly.
[ So I know I made a lot happen here, but I'm just super keen to get the show on the round! ]
Rowanblaze 🍃Swiftpaw || HeathClan || ♥𝔉𝔯𝔬𝔰𝔱ℜ𝔬𝔰𝔢♥ HeathClan Camp
Rowanblaze struggled to contain his own shock as Spiderwatcher announced the entrance of BluffClan. At least we aren't being attacked! He glanced back to Swiftpaw and parted his jaws to reply to her question, however the words hesitated in his throat. How would they feed them all? His words were interrupted once again by Jackdawstar. The long-haired leader spoke with the poise and authority required to help ease his own nerves and Rowanblaze twitched his long whiskers in acceptance as more cats - BluffClan cats - pushed their way into the clearing.
"Sounds like Jackdawstar has some plan instore... here, Swiftpaw, why don't you go and greet some of the apprentices? I'm sure they'll be afraid, maybe offer them a nest?" He nudged Swiftpaw's shoulder with his own. He wasn't aware of his apprentices affections towards a particular BluffClan apprentice, he merely wanted to instruct her on showing selflessness; a trait he considered most important.
Fernheart 🍃Honeyshade || HeathClan || willowflower HeathClan Camp
Honeyshade's gentle grooming did ease Fernheart. She leaned against the golden and white molly momentarily, letting herself be soothed. That was until commotion started once more and she rose her head, her wide eyes stared to the entrance as Spiderwatcher entered. She didn't share her friends ferocity as Spiderwatcher announced their guests, instead, she crouched down with her stomach pressed to the earth and watched fearfully.
Jackdawstar followed and somehow he calmed her nerves, especially when he mentioned discussing a plan. What is Jackdawstar thinking? The leader had a serious look to his eyes and each of his movements were purposeful. There wasn't another heartbeat to think before BluffClan cats padded nervously into the clearing. It was strange, seeing their varying colours and figures flood the clearing. Usually the camp felt so spacious, now it felt cramped.
"Oh... should we... say something to them?" Fernheart was friendly with the cats during gatherings but hadn't made an effort to be close to anyone. She was perfectly happy among her clanmates, being friends with Honeyshade, and often chattering to Stagrunner. She could see in the assortment of cats that they were frightened and exhausted.
Seapaw 🌊Blizzardpaw + Falconpaw || BluffClan || ~Skyblaze~ Heading to HeathClan Camp
Seapaw felt a shiver run down her spine at the thought of facing the twolegs once again. They'd caused such chaos in a short amount of time. Even if she'd been braver, she wouldn't have thought twolegs were nothing. She admired Blizzardpaw's courage and watched with glimmering eyes as he demonstrated his swipe on the air. She flicked her ears sheepishly, "I don't think I want to see another twoleg again - I'll just believe that you sent it running though," she smiled and glanced at Falconpaw. "You had your own run-in with a twoleg! I'm glad you're safe though," she touched her nose to her sisters shoulder, "You were very brave, too." She bit back a shudder as she remembered seeing the red colour molly facing one of the twolegs on her lonesome.
As they began pushing their way through the HeathClan entrance, she felt her anxiety surge again. It felt so strange, so wrong to be walking into the other clans camp. The HeathClan cats were watching - staring - and she wriggled nervously under their gazes.
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Post by Tealraven on Feb 23, 2021 23:45:30 GMT -5
( exactly! I think I will go ahead and snag The Goof then if that’s okay?
Unfortunately, I’ve got a killer migraine tonight that is impeding my ability to write well. I’ll post some replies as soon as I am able tomorrow c:
good luck with your studies, aether! )
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Ember34
Golden Deer Leader
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Pronouns: She/Her, They/Them
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Post by Ember34 on Feb 23, 2021 23:54:03 GMT -5
hope your studying goes well Aether and hope you feel better tealraven, i'll try get some replies up tongiht if not then tomorrow morning)
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Post by Tealraven on Feb 24, 2021 14:39:00 GMT -5
CLOUDPAW heathclan camp / with hornetpaw, blizzardpaw, seapaw & falconpaw
Cloudpaw slowed to a trot as they rejoined the rest of the Clan. He smiled gratefully, breathlessly, at Blizzardpaw's reassuring touch. They'd made it - both of them. They'd survived. And by the look of it, so had the other apprentices. The entire Clan had managed to escape in the chaos of destruction. He allowed himself a small, shaky sigh, letting all of the tension flow out of his muscles. His paws still trembled as the two brothers approached their apprentice friends.
"Cloudpaw!" A familiar voice cried out. "You're okay!" Cloudpaw spun around, joy flaring across his face at the sight of his best friend bounding up to him. He leaned forward to affectionately bump noses with Hornetpaw. The other tom's voice was terse, but Cloudpaw knew Hornetpaw could never stay annoyed with him for long.
Even so, his ears burned with embarrassment at Hornetpaw's comment about losing him over a shiny rock. In his panic, he hadn't been thinking clearly. "I know, I know." He ducked his head sheepishly. "Well, it was a pretty cool rock," he mumbled around the agate still clenched in his teeth. He padded along at Hornetpaw's shoulder, periodically glancing over at Blizzardpaw, who seemed to be keeping himself busy by entertaining Falconpaw and Seapaw. Cloudpaw rolled his eyes, though he was quietly relieved to see Blizzardpaw behaving like his normal self.
Every now and then he stumbled over his own feet as they walked. He'd never been in HeathClan territory before, and the landscape surrounding them was strange and alien. He suddenly felt very small. Shuddering, he increased his pace, falling silent along side the other apprentices as they entered HeathClan's camp. A hush fell over the camp as the battered BluffClan cats streamed in, no doubt looking like they'd just run through the Dark Forest and back. Everyone was staring at them. Cloudpaw's fur prickled uncomfortably and he unconsciously drew closer to Hornetpaw's side.
STORMCHILL heathclan camp / with mysticpaw + open for interaction with others
Stormchill turned and dipped his head in greeting to Mysticpaw as the younger cat approached. "Good morning," he mewed brusquely, not wanting the apprentice to see how worried he was about the Clan's ability to feed itself. In hard times, often the best thing one could do was to carry on as normal. A fresh gust of frigid wind swept through the camp, ruffling the two cats' fur, and he suppressed a shiver. "I was contemplating taking out a hunting patrol," he managed to say through his chattering teeth. "You're welcome to come along with, I suppose. A 'paw like you could use the experience. Though you should probably ask Mossystream before you--"
He broke off at the sound of many, many pawsteps approaching. His head snapped around and his frosty blue eyes narrowed fiercely. He stared down the camp entrance like a hawk. Something was wrong. Without looking at Mysticpaw, he said in a low, icy calm voice, "Mysticpaw, go find your mentor. Now."
Somewhere, far off in the distance but unmistakably coming from the direction of the BluffClan border, he could hear outrageous sounds echoing across the frozen landscape. Something was buzzing and rumbling like a thousand angry bees. He lifted his chin even though he knew full well there was no way he could see what was going on in BluffClan territory from here.
Then, the very last thing he would have expected to happen, happened.
Dozens of battered and exhausted felines started flowing into HeathClan's camp. Most of them looked the worse for wear. They trudged along slowly, shoulders slumped. A thick air of defeat hung over them. It was BluffClan. Wait, BluffClan? Here, walking straight into HeathClan's camp?! Stormchill's eyes slowly grew wider and wider with shock as he tried to process what was going on. It wasn't just a delegation of warriors, it was apprentices, queens, kits, and even elders, he noticed with alarm. The ancient cats were hobbling along like their lives depended on it, aided by a couple of BluffClan warriors. It was the entire Clan. What is happening? Does Jackdawstar know about this?
Stormchill watched in stunned silence as his leader led the way into camp, matched stride for stride by Silentstar. He recognized the other leader from Gatherings; he'd always admired her independence and her resilience. Now, she simply looked... resigned. Whispers spread through the camp around him. The dark grey tom flicked his ears back and fixed his gaze on Jackdawstar, waiting uneasily for an explanation. But the HeathClan leader only said that BluffClan had experienced a 'great loss' and something about an 'invasion.' He left them with instructions to treat BluffClan kindly, then hurried off to discuss his plan in private with Silentstar.
"Wait, what?" Stormchill muttered, glancing at his Clanmates. "That's it? What or who invaded them? Is BluffClan leading their attackers right to our camp as we speak??" He asked the question to the group at large, hoping somebody would have a more sensible response.
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Post by willowflower on Feb 24, 2021 15:45:43 GMT -5
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Honeyshade Heathclan || with Fernheart, Stormchill, and Bluffclan apprentices
Honeyshade’s heart thudded and her mind whirled as she stared after Jackdawstar, then looked over at the Bluffclan cats, who looked worse for wear. Her heart did twinge with sympathy at their lowered heads and painfully ragged bodies. Are they… okay? Still, she didn’t want to let her guard down yet. She wasn’t sure what plan Jackdawstar had in mind. Were they joining clans? Was Bluffclan resting here, then leaving for a new home?
Honeyshade looked over at Stormchill, who was asking the same questions that began to pervade her mind. “I think Spiderwatcher mentioned the twolegs,” she said in a quiet voice. The two-legged creatures with the terrifying monsters on their side really were destroying everything, weren’t they? If that really was the case, then Honeyshade’s sympathy extended twice-fold; Bluffclan and Heathclan were riding the same rapids, weren’t they? Was it really so bad to extend a paw? Still yet the inherent problem remained: there was no spare food and no room.
Would Heathclan be leaving this place after all?
Besides, if such a thing already happened to Bluffclan, how long until the twolegs ran Heathclan out of their territory as well?
Honeyshade glanced over at Fernheart, who was pressed against the ground behind her. Even then, Fernheart seemed to want to extend that paw. Honeyshade ran a few scenarios through her head, and inwardly sighed. She allowed her ruffled fur to lie flat on her back.
Spotting a group of Bluffclan apprentices (there were so many), Honeyshade padded over and offered a gentle smile. They were starting to huddle together, clearly aware of the eyes staring holes into their pelts. “Welcome to our camp,” she said, turning her voice soothing and sweet. “I’m afraid any prey caught today is going to our queens and elders, but you can rest where there’s room.” She looked around at the Heathclan warriors. “Sorry if we’re a little jumpy, we’re still a little on guard, what with all the twoleg activity about. Why, most of us are still up watching for trouble at moonhigh!”
Her words, though kind, were carefully chosen. There is no prey for you. We sleep with one eye open. Honeyshade actively adjusted her ears and tail to make herself seem as soft and friendly as possible.
She looked over at the apprentices again. “I heard about the invasion. That must have been terrifying. What happened? Are you doing okay?” -- 🍃--
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Post by ♥𝔉𝔯𝔬𝔰𝔱ℜ𝔬𝔰𝔢♥ on Feb 24, 2021 15:53:02 GMT -5
(So I'll wait until Sky and Ember can reply, and then get something up. I HAVE to get my replies up in my clan Leafclan right now(I didn't do it yesterday.XD) If no ones replied once I'm done, I'll get something up, so we can get moving. I'm ready for the journey!)
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Post by ~Skyblaze~ on Feb 24, 2021 15:53:27 GMT -5
(I'm replying right now!)
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Post by aether on Feb 24, 2021 15:57:00 GMT -5
[ g'morning! how's everyone going? C:
i shall have some posts up soon~ ]
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Post by ~Skyblaze~ on Feb 24, 2021 16:16:54 GMT -5
Good Aether, how bout you? I'll be getting posts up as well!)
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Post by aether on Feb 24, 2021 16:24:49 GMT -5
Foxpounce - 🍃Scarletfall || HeathClan || Ember34 HeathClan Camp
Foxpounce bristled. His pride was hurt. Jackdawstar's intense yellow gaze had held his own, but Foxpounce had yielded. His tail whipped furiously behind his figure but he didn't move as his leader continued into camp. The flurry of BluffClan cats padded in after him and Foxpounce wrinkled his nose against the scent of sea salt that wafted from them. He looked at Scarletfall and scowled as though he were going to snap, but instead he slithered out of the camp after the last BluffClan elder stumbled in.
Now that the clan was brimming with extra, hungry bodies it felt claustrophobic. However, despite Jackdawstar's words telling him to hunt, Foxpounce hardly thought there was much point. So he sat at the front of the camp on his haunches and glared over the moor. There was no hint of prey-scent.
Sagetail's cheery green eyes darkened with seriousness as Spiderwatcher's words rang about the clearing. He felt his lungs begin to burn against the icy chill but he tried to ignore it. It was a cruel reminder to him of the fact he was now useless to his clan, especially now when he wanted to help the most. He wished to be fit again, to be deputy once more, so that he could help in whatever way he could. Now, he did his best to steady his breathing so he didn't attract attention to it. "It sounds like Jackdawstar didn't have much choice..." he mumbled back to Graypebble after she'd planted her questions into his ear. They didn't have to wait a heartbeat more until the familiar form of Jackdawstar burst into the clan.
Sagetail tilted his head at the leaders address. A plan? His lung squeezed again and he shifted his paws uncomfortably. They had no choice but to trust the intelligent black tom. Galestar had chosen Jackdawstar to be deputy after Sagetail had retired to the elders den, and Sagetail knew it had been the best choice. He sucked in a breath and began to pad forward, "You heard Jackdawstar, he has a plan." His words seemed to shake, but his gaze was determined. "I'm sure Shadedspeck and Beetleflight could use some help." From gatherings, he was familiar and friendly with the BluffClan elders.
Now that he was a few paces ahead of his denmate, he allowed himself to let out a breathless wheeze. He hated drawing attention to his breathing, especially now that there were other issues to face.
He could see the two familiar forms amongst the crowd as BluffClan flooded in, he rose his chin - Beetleflight was closest, "Beetleflight!" There was a strain to his voice, "You and Shadedspeck can come rest with us," a flick of his tail gestured to Graypebble, giving context to the 'us' he mentioned.
Whiskerflick had his doubts towards whether the BluffClan medicine cat was in any position to treat anyone, but he held his tongue in an effort to not create conflict. However, as the tom rambled on... and on... he felt his tail bristle in a mixture of fear and uneasiness. What was the young tabby to do? "I'm sure Pinefrost will be able to help... somehow..." he murmured, then louder, "Hush now Birdscreech! You'll scare the kits with that wailing!" It would have been the time the tom had ever risen his voice to the medicine cat. He kept his shoulder steady as he aided the tom towards the HeathClan entrance.
Inside, his yellow-green gaze stared with wide wonder. It was so unfamiliar. The grassy earth was soft against the earth as opposed to the hard stone he was used to. The wind that ruffled his fur was chilled and fresh - there was no scent of the sea spray he was familiar with.
He turned his eyes over the HeathClan cats who looked equally as uneasy as he felt. "Where's Pinefrost's den?" He asked the nearest cat he could find - Moonpaw. |
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Post by aether on Feb 24, 2021 16:27:12 GMT -5
[ okie dokie, that should do for now!
hey skyblaze! i'm good! ^-^
i'm trying a new study technique so i will be back in an hour! it's like... study an hour undisturbed (close everything that is distracting including my dearest forums), then have an hour play, then an hour study, and yada yada.
on monday i have my first day of uni so i want to get into a good routine for it Cx ]
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Post by ~Skyblaze~ on Feb 24, 2021 16:57:19 GMT -5
Sounds good! I'm midway through my replies, gonna have a quick lunch then finish then up! Should synch up nicely with when you get back Aether!
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Post by ~Skyblaze~ on Feb 24, 2021 18:37:34 GMT -5
Streamfrost / Warrior / BluffClan / HeathClan Camp / with Shadedspeck (♥𝔉𝔯𝔬𝔰𝔱ℜ𝔬𝔰𝔢♥)The journey to the HeathClan camp was strenuous, with the unfamiliar rolling terrain underfoot. Streamfrost faltered once or twice, but quickly found her footing. She focused on calming the fears of the elder she was guiding, knowing he was bound to be worried about his denmate. "Beetleflight's got Rushingfire guiding him, he looks fine." She soothed. "Feathersoul and her kits made it out. Every cat made got out safely." She found that reassuring the elderly tom also calmed herself down. Like every cat, she was shaken by the quick loss of their camp, and repeating that no cat had been left behind was relaxing her and helping her focus on the journey to the HeathClan camp. Finally arriving at the HeathClan camp, she couldn't help but feel rattled at how the HeathClan cats stared back at them. They seemed almost as haunted as BluffClan felt. She couldn't help but wonder just what was in store for them at that point. As she searched the sea of faces, she was relieved for some friendly ones. "Look Shadedspeck, it's Sagetail and Graypebble." She meowed, dipping her head respectfully in friendly greeting to the HeathClan elders. "You can finally get some rest with them. Do you want that?" She asked. She knew the tom was tired, but she also knew that like the rest of them, he would want to know what was going to happen. She didn't want to impede his decision. Wolfstorm / Deputy / BluffClan / HeathClan Camp / with Lynxkit, Tinykit, and Feathersoul (♥𝔉𝔯𝔬𝔰𝔱ℜ𝔬𝔰𝔢♥) > Silentstar (fr0stros3), Jackdawstar (aether), Shadowpuddle (Ember34)As soon as they arrived at the HeathClan camp, he carefully set Tinykit down between his paws. Unlike others in his Clan, he was somewhat familiar with the camp, having traveled several times as deputy to pass news or discuss changes. "Silentstar will let us know as soon as she's ready to." He replied, eyes searching for Pinefrost, the HeathClan medicine cat. Birdscreech didn't seem in any shape to look after patients. He then spotted Silentstar approaching, and he set Tinykit beside his sister and mother. "Can you find Pinefrost and have her check them over?" He asked his mate, before adding, "Yes, you too, Lynxkit."
Touching his nose briefly to his mate's ear, he turned and followed his leader to where Jackdawstar was waiting alongside his own deputy, Shadowpuddle. He trusted that Feathersoul would be able to take care of the kits now that they were safely in Camp. He nodded a greeting to his opposite number, then sat down, blinking curiously at the HeathClan leader. His blue gaze widened as the black tom told him about a plan to leave the territories behind, and he exchanged a glance with Silentstar. Leaving now, in the middle of leaf-bare, was risky, as weakened as they all were, and through the mountains nonetheless...The idea of leaving at all was such a massive undertaking that Wolfstorm could feel the weight of the decision on their shoulders. Finally, he replied. "Do we have any idea what's over the mountains?" He asked. It was the logical first step. HeathClan would have a better idea than BluffClan, and if leaving was what Silentstar had decided, then he would support the decision, though he couldn't help but feel a pang of fear for his family at the thought of his young kits climbing through the mountains. Beetleflight / Elder / BluffClan / HeathClan Camp / with Rushingfire (♥𝔉𝔯𝔬𝔰𝔱ℜ𝔬𝔰𝔢♥) > Shadedspeck (♥𝔉𝔯𝔬𝔰𝔱ℜ𝔬𝔰𝔢♥), Sagetail (aether), Graypebble (♥𝔉𝔯𝔬𝔰𝔱ℜ𝔬𝔰𝔢♥)The walk to HeathClan's camp had been painful for Beetleflight, whose paw had begun to throb quite painfully. Normally, he didn't have much issues with it, but the sudden burst of speed had led to it becoming aggravated. Nothing some herbs and rest wouldn't solve, but for the time being, he would just have to put up with it. Nevertheless, he was grateful to finally see the Clan arrive at the camp. The journey was finally over, at least for the night. As soon as he entered, he heard a familiar voice call his name, and his eyes brightened. "Sagetail!" He called wearily in reply, raising his tail in greeting. He dipped his head in gratitude at the offer, then turned to Rushingfire. "Thank you for your help. I will rest in the Elder's Den for now. Please let Silentstar know." He meowed, before looking over to his denmate. "Shadedspeck? Why don't we go get some rest?" He suggested gently. Lynxkit / Kit / BluffClan / HeathClan Camp / with Feathersoul, Tinykit (♥𝔉𝔯𝔬𝔰𝔱ℜ𝔬𝔰𝔢♥)To Lynxkit, the journey to HeathClan was exciting. As a young kit, she'd barely been out of the nursery, so this was a compleely new experience. Her eyes were shining as she looked around at the looming moor. "You're right, Tinykit! We don't just get to go out, we're going to HeathClan!" She gave an excited little wiggle, not really understanding the severity of the situation at her age. They soon arrived at the HeathClan camp, and the young tortoiseshell was grateful for the pause. She would never admit it, but her paws were growing tired. She now crouched close beside her brother as she looked around curiously at all the strange cats, who seemed just as curious about them. "Do you think they would talk to us?" She asked Feathersoul as she noticed some smaller cats that were probably apprentices. Blizzardpaw / Apprentice / BluffClan / HeathClan Camp / with Swiftpaw (♥𝔉𝔯𝔬𝔰𝔱ℜ𝔬𝔰𝔢♥)Blizzardpaw for his part was unfazed by the mass of HeathClan cats staring at them. He wasn't one to feel uncomfortable by attention. In fact, he was excited at the thought of interacting with cats from another Clan. The fear and panic had mostly melted away by now. Of course, when he was alone, he would think back on the invasion of their camp with worry and uncertainty, but not now. Instead, he bounded forward, looking for the HeathClan apprentices. His eyes sought out one in particular, a friend he had made over the past four moons. He caught sight of her, and his multicolored eyes brightened. "Hey, Swiftpaw!" He called out in eager greeting. Hornetpaw / Apprentice / BluffClan / HeathClan Camp / with Cloudpaw (Tealraven)As they walked to the HeathClan camp, Hornetpaw's annoyance gradually fell away, and he began to think about the consequences of what had just happened. What was going to happen to their Clan? Every cat had made it out, but their camp was gone. They couldn't stay in HeathClan forever! They weren't moor cats! And guiltily, he wondered what this meant for his warrior ceremony, which was due any day now. He knew that the Clan had far more important things to worry about, but the thought of losing his ceremony, after getting so close, was disconcerting. As they walked into the HeathClan camp, Hornetpaw stifled a purr of amusement as he saw how discomfited the normally relaxed Cloudpaw looked at all the HeathClan eyes on them. "If they milled into our Camp looking like they just outran a Clan of foxes, you'd be staring too." He pointed out. "Or maybe they're just really interested in that shiny rock." He added teasingly. Of course, his own pelt prickled a bit uncomfortably at all the stares, but it was natural. They weren't home. This was just shelter, for now. Falconpaw / Apprentice / BluffClan / HeathClan Camp / with Seapaw (aether)Falconpaw nosed her sister's ear in response. "I'm okay. I'm not too badly hurt." She assured her sister, then winced as her side twinged. "On second thought, maybe I should get it checked." She mused. She hated getting treated, as she was far too quiet and shy for Birdscreech's...extravagant...personality, and it often felt like too much for her. She had nothing against the tom, but she was skittish enough without having to worry about his more unconventional responses to common ailments. "What about you? Are you injured?" She asked, giving Seapaw a once-over. She looked fine from what she could see, but she wanted to make sure. Vixenshine / Queen / HeathClan / Nursery / with Foxtumble (♥𝔉𝔯𝔬𝔰𝔱ℜ𝔬𝔰𝔢♥)The sound of her mate caused Vixenshine's head to raise briefly, though she couldn't even muster the strength to purr. Up close, it was clear just how emaciated the queen now was. Her frame was frail, and her limbs were like twigs. Her face was pallid and clammy, and her eyes cloudy as she looked up at him, love piercing through the fog. "Foxtumble..." She managed, then shook her head slightly. Despite her own hunger, she was still kindhearted and selfless. If another cat was hungry, she wouldn't deny them food, even though she needed it badly. "Sagetail and Graypebble should have it." She insisted, shifting weakly to the side so she could look up at him better. "I'm young, I'll manage." The words were punctuated by a cough, not out of sickness but from exhaustion. She was still looking out for her clanmates, determined that no one should suffer at her expense. "Our kits...will be fine. I've eaten enough...for them..." Which was true. Yet, she hadn't eaten enough for herself. Not nearly enough. ( ♥𝔉𝔯𝔬𝔰𝔱ℜ𝔬𝔰𝔢♥ What if Vixen gives birth right before the journey starts, and she's like "its too late for me, take the kits and go" XD Drrrrrraamaaaa) Stagrunner / Warrior / HeathClan / Camp / with Moonpaw(♥𝔉𝔯𝔬𝔰𝔱ℜ𝔬𝔰𝔢♥), Fernheart (aether)It wasn't until Spiderwatcher appeared that Stagrunner finally relaxed, before exchanging a sheepish glance with his apprentice. "I know you can, Moonpaw. Sometimes, I can't help myself, as your mentor." As usual, the large tom had no issue taking on the responsibility of his mentorship, and the unlikely bond he had formed with the young apprentice. Rays of sunlight had finally broken through briefly, only to flicker and disappear as the heavy cloud cover moved over once more. "I think that's a good idea." He mused. If there was any a time to get out of camp, it was now. He needed some space, with how claustrophobic the camp now was, and he was sure Moonpaw could use the same. Even if they couldn't find any prey, it was worth the trip. "We could collect some moss, too." He mewed as another thought struck him. With all the new cats in camp, they'd need a ton more nests. He looked over and saw Fernheart starting nervously at the newcomers. It looked as if she felt as closed in as he did. "Hey Fernheart, want to come hunting? Hopefully for prey, but most likely for moss." He called over. He'd harbored affections for the young warrior since they were apprentices, and he definitely wasn't against the idea of hunting alongside her, if she was interested.
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Post by Tealraven on Feb 24, 2021 20:18:34 GMT -5
( funny you mentioned that, aether! just this week I’ve been experimenting with similar study habits. I seem to have a lot of trouble focusing for long periods of time, so I’ve been trying to break my workload into shorter chunks. It’s been working so far, so fingers crossed it stays that way! cx I won’t be able to get on this evening, so I’ll post my replies sometime tomorrow. Btw willowflower, which clan do you want our friendly rivals to be in? ) |
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Post by willowflower on Feb 24, 2021 20:40:37 GMT -5
((hmm, i was debating that as well - since chadclaw is a muscular, chunky boi i was thinking bluffclan
speaking of chadclaw, pls help me decide on a name for this cat
- blazingsky
- bronzeclaw
- lionfang))
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Post by ~Skyblaze~ on Feb 24, 2021 20:49:40 GMT -5
( willowflower I'm biased to Blazingsky for....obvious reasons...XD) |
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Post by ♥𝔉𝔯𝔬𝔰𝔱ℜ𝔬𝔰𝔢♥ on Feb 24, 2021 20:55:25 GMT -5
(I feel like Bronzeclaw would be fitting though. XD But also like Blazingsky)
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Post by ♥𝔉𝔯𝔬𝔰𝔱ℜ𝔬𝔰𝔢♥ on Feb 24, 2021 20:57:19 GMT -5
(~Skyblaze~ Did you want to kill off Vixen.? Or just have her be super weak.? CAUSE YOU KNOW DANG WELL THAT FOX WILL NOT LEAVE HER. XDDD He'll carry her before that happens. XD)
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#cfffe5
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Ember34
Golden Deer Leader
pfp made by sparkscatter
Pronouns: She/Her, They/Them
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Post by Ember34 on Feb 24, 2021 21:06:03 GMT -5
i'll get replies up in a bit got home few minutes ago)
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Post by ~Skyblaze~ on Feb 24, 2021 21:09:18 GMT -5
(~Skyblaze~ Did you want to kill off Vixen.? Or just have her be super weak.? CAUSE YOU KNOW DANG WELL THAT FOX WILL NOT LEAVE HER. XDDD He'll carry her before that happens. XD) (Nah not kill her off, but shes gonna be super weak and close to death for sure XD) |
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Post by ♥𝔉𝔯𝔬𝔰𝔱ℜ𝔬𝔰𝔢♥ on Feb 24, 2021 21:13:06 GMT -5
(Poor Vixen. Good thing Feather can help feed the kits for a moment. And Fox can guide her on the journey. I can't wait for that dramatic scene. (Should probably do it soon.XD))
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Post by aether on Feb 24, 2021 21:14:19 GMT -5
[ Tealraven yeah 100% i'm the same. i'll be trying to work but i'll just get distracted so i'm trying to fix my routine and work more efficiently Cx because when i'm flicking back and forth from study to distracting fun things i feel as though i've sent all day working but getting done which makes me burn out. hopefully this helps!
willowflower i like blazingsky!
thank goodness for chadclaw and goofball for being there to lighten the mood xD i am absolutely here for the drama tho.
Ember34 sounds good! C: ]
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Post by ~Skyblaze~ on Feb 24, 2021 21:14:38 GMT -5
(Yeah Vixen's personality is even if shes literally on deaths door shes gonna try and feed someone else, poor kitty XD)
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Post by aether on Feb 24, 2021 21:18:35 GMT -5
[ i will be back in an hour! <3 ]
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Asexual
#cfffe5
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Name Colour, Custom Stars
Ember34
Golden Deer Leader
pfp made by sparkscatter
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Post by Ember34 on Feb 24, 2021 21:31:46 GMT -5
Scarletfall-Heathclan Camp-Foxpounce( aether) Scarletfall pressed close to the ground after the look that Foxpounce gave her. Submitting to the tom over trying to stand her ground. The she cat darting away the second she didn't see the tom. She glanced nervously at all the new cats in the camp and walked to be closer to the camp walls, feeling safer away from the ground. Her fur bristling nervously as she tried her best to smooth out the rising fur. The orange tabby she cat's golden gaze moving to be on the ground as she settled to be lying down wrapping her tail around her tightly. I'll get a shadowpuddle response up in a few minutes going to go grab some dinner real fast) |
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#cfffe5
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Name Colour, Custom Stars
Ember34
Golden Deer Leader
pfp made by sparkscatter
Pronouns: She/Her, They/Them
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Post by Ember34 on Feb 24, 2021 22:13:16 GMT -5
Shadowpuddle-Heathclan Camp- Silentstar ( ♥𝔉𝔯𝔬𝔰𝔱ℜ𝔬𝔰𝔢♥ ), Jackdawstar ( aether ), Wolfstorm( ~Skyblaze~ ) Shadowpuddle's ear twitched hearing his leader call for him. The dark tabby tom walked over to the group, his eyes narrowing at the Bluffclan cats. Great not like we aren't struggling ourselves. He thought to himself but didn't bring up his complaints to Jackdawstar. He sat on the ground and wrapping his tail around his paws. He listened to what Jackdawstar had to say. He glanced briefly to Wolfstorm when the tom spoke. "It could be dangerous and alot of our cats might not be fit to travel," he said. "But we can't survive in the territory so we would end up dying anyway. If it means we can survive we should go, nd if we lose cats we lose cats. Better a few then the whole clan." He licked at his paw after finishing. He had no problem with what he said as he meant every word. If they only lost a few on the journey there was always the chance of new kits being born wherever they end up to build the clan again. |
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Post by aether on Feb 24, 2021 22:24:55 GMT -5
[ so i am currently studying java and i wanted to make a random warriors name generator and i did it C: it's not perfect but it's functional so i'll keep working on it! i'm just glad to have some progress in my learning LOL ]
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Post by ♥𝔉𝔯𝔬𝔰𝔱ℜ𝔬𝔰𝔢♥ on Feb 24, 2021 22:52:02 GMT -5
Silentstar Molly ; Leader ; 70 Moons
She could almost feel the weight being lifted of her fellow leaders shoulders as she finally agreed to his words. Yet, his next words weighed in her mind heavily. His voice thick with the concern that she felt. It was true, they had no idea when the twolegs would venture this way next. They had seen which way the group scattered, what was to say that they wouldn't come this way this very day. She felt her breath catch in her throat at the thought, glancing back at her bedraggled clan.
She was just about to open her maw and respond when her medicine cats wails filled the air. Embarrassment heated her ears as she watched the confused tom, leaning heavily upon Whiskerflick. At Jackdawstar's words for Pinefrost to see Birdscreech first, she simply nodded in agreement, The medicine cats would need to be apart of this discussion later. He was not in any shape to sit through a meeting between the leaders and deputies anyways.
As Jackdawstar pulled ahead and pushed into camp, she flicked her tail at Wolfstorm, catching his eye. She wanted to see him once they got into camp. After a big deep breath, the white and black molly pushed after the black tom and entered Heathclan camp. She entered just in time to hear him addressing his clanmates, before he bounded to the medicine cats den. She stood in place for a moment as her clan flooded around her, hesitantly moving amongst the Heathclan cats. Tensions were clearly high and an uncomfortable chill ran through the air.
Moving to Wolfstorm, she called out to him, before leading him to where Jackdawstar sat with his own deputy, Shadowpuddle. As he ran over the idea once more witht he deputies, a heavy silence settled over them for a moment. She could see and feel the surprise coming from her deputy. Turning her tan gaze to meet his blue ones as he glanced at her. Her body stiffened slightly at Shadowpuddles gruff words. How carelessly he felt of the lives of both clans. Shaking off her own feelings, She took the chance to speak up. "I understand the shock that will probably come to not only you two, but our entire clans..But we can't stay here any longer. The only way out, is the mountains. I fear if we travel any other way, we'll encounter the twolegs. Our best option is the mountains, there must be something beyond them."
She understood her deputies doubts, his fears. With two young kits to travel with, in the depths of leaf-bare. It was going to be a hard journey for a warrior, let alone kits, queens and elders. Sweeping her tail against the dark gray toms side, she dipped her head, voice thick with sadness. "I wish there was some other way, Wolfstorm. We must simply work together, make sure our weaker members have assistance and protection at all times. We will travel slowly. If we stay here, we'll either starve or be taken by twolegs. "
❖ [ Jackdawstar(aether ) Shadowpuddle(Ember34 ) Wolfstorm(~Skyblaze~ )] ❖ [ Heathclan Camp. ] ❖ [Bluffclan]
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Shadedspeck Tom ; Elder ; 150 Moons
As they entered the Heathclan camp, confusion swarmed over the blind tom. His senses were all jumbled up by all the unfamiliar scents and sounds. His hearing muffled as too many voices sounded around him. He could just pick up Beetleflight's voice, but sweeping his head around, he couldn't exactly pinpoint the other tom. The only clear voice and scent was the molly beside him. For a moment, he leaned against the silver and gray molly, finding a small comfort in her familiar presence.
Quickly the scent of Graypebble surrounded him, and he felt her body brush against his, her tail draping around him. As he felt her speak in his ear and tug him away, a quick meow sounded from him. He wanted to express his appreciation to the young molly before he got too far away. He wouldn't have made it out without her, let alone the distance to Heathclan camp. "Thank you so much Streamfrost. You are a great warrior."
As they entered the elders den, Graypebble led him to a nest and guided him into it with her paws and nose. Upon climbing into the soft and cozy nest, he sunk down, a grunt escaping his maw. Every inch of his body ached and his head throbbed from the confusion and stress of the day. He hadn't had this much activity in many many moons. "Thank you, Graypebble. Sagetail. For taking us into your den. What a relief it is to finally be off my paws." He turned his head up, opening his maw slightly to find his denmate, Beetleflight. "Are you alright, Beetleflight.? How's your paw.?" ❖ [ Beetleflight(~Skyblaze~ ) Graypebble(Me) Sagetail(aether ] ❖ [ Heathclan Camp. ] ❖ [Bluffclan]
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Feathersoul Molly ; Queen ; 35 Moons
As her mate left her side, Feathersoul swept her gaze around the clearing. Her heart ached for the clan around her, as well as the half-starved Heathclan cats. None of them looked any better than her own clanmates. She could understand their hesitation to allow a whole other clan into their home, especially with no food to spare. It was a shame that neither clan could help each other in these very moments. It was well enough that Heathclan had to share their home with Bluffclan.
Her attention sparked back to her two kits as they started wondering away. In a quick sweep of her long and feathery tail, she pulled them both against her. The meows of protest were cut off with a rough lick to both their heads and a soft scolding. "Now is not the time to wonder off, you two. Stay right here and you leave the Heathclan cats alone." ❖ [Wolfstorm & Family(~Skyblaze~ )] ❖ [ Heathclan Camp. ] ❖ [Bluffclan]•❅──────✧❅✦❅✧──────❅• Tinykit Tom ; Kit ; 1 Moons
As they finally reached the camp, Tinykit was set down at his fathers paws. Excitement coursed through him and he wiggled happily. Skipping away from his father, the little fluffy brown and white tom hurried up to his sisters side. He looked so tiny compared to everyone, looking up with wide yellow and green eyes. A sniffle escaped from him as his tiny nose ran in the chilly air. Giving a small sneeze, he ran a front paw over his maw in annoyance. He listened to his sisters words, squinting in the direction of the Heathclan apprentices. To him, they were just big blobs, fuzzy from his terrible eyesight. "I doubt they'll bother with a pair of kits like us. Let's go explore!"
Jumping to his paws, he took one pawstep before a tail fell around both him and his sister and pulled them tightly against the side of a warm body. Wiggling to get free, a complaining squeak sounded from him. "Oh, come on, Mama! Let us go do something!" ❖ [ Lynxkit & Family(~Skyblaze~ ) ] ❖ [ Heathclan camp. ] ❖ [Bluffclan] •❅──────✧❅✦❅✧──────❅•
Rushingfire Tom ; Senior Warrior ; 68 Moons
As Beetleflight padded away, Rushingfire swept a cool gaze around the Heathclan camp. His fur started to bristle slightly on his shoulders as he slunk back towards the entrance to camp. The stench of the Heathclan cats made his entire face scrunch up in disgust. He despised the rival clan, and despised the fact that Silentstar had led them here. If he was leader, he would have led the camp away, without stopping to ask Jackdawstar's permission. It made them look weak and unfit to care for themselves.
Slipping out of the camp, he nearly bumped into the warrior, Foxpounce. Giving a hiss of annoyance, he slipped around the orange tabby and flattened his ears slightly. The large orange toms fur rose slightly as he gazed at the agitated looking tom. "Great Starclan. Why are you just sitting there. I about ran into you. Have you got bees in your brain.?" While Rushingfire was known for his sharp tongue, he had never been kind about his use of words. Lashing out easily at others. It was even easier now, being a rival warrior, and one he had battled with before.
(Wanna have a fun little fight between Foxpounce and Rushingfire.? They both have attitude problems and it would be fun to have a tussle.)
❖ [Foxpounce(aether ) ] ❖ [ Heathclan Camp. ] ❖ [Bluffclan]
•❅──────✧❅✦❅✧──────❅• Graypebble Molly ; Elder ; 76 Moons
A small grunt of agreement came from Graypebble at the mumbled words of Sagetail. She didn't have time to respond back before Jackdawstar himself entered. Staying silent as the tom spoke, she simply shook her head in sadness. Her own clan was suffering, but as the members of Bluffclan entered, she could see that they had suffered just as much. Their usually shiny and silky fur, was dreary and ruffled. Most were skin and bones, exhaustion thick in their eyes. What had caused the whole clan to abandon their home and travel here.?
At the words of a plan, curiousity hit Graypebble like a cloud. What exactly was the plan.? What could save the clans from all this suffering.? From starving.? From the twolegs.? Unless...No. They wouldn't suggest that.? Would they.? At the thought of leaving the territories, a snort came out of the elder and she shook her head. Silentstar and Jackdawstar would figure something out.
At the mention of their Bluffclan friends, the weathered gray molly padded after Sagetail, keeping closely to her denmate. She flicked her tail in a welcoming gesture, piping up in turn. "Yes, my friends. Please do come and rest. We have extra nests in the elders den. And they have feathers weaved into them, makes them nice and soft. I am afraid, we have no prey at the moment, but I'm sure sleep will help wonders. Or at least getting off your paws."
Beetleflight greeted them first, before calling out to Shadedspeck, who was a distance away with the younger warrior, Streamfrost. The elderly black and white tom turned his head, clearly struggling to make out where his friend was calling from. Before he could protest, Graypebble left Sagetail's side and slipped up to the older tom. Wrapping around him, she draped her tail over his shoulders, leading him to her den. "Come with us, Shadedspeck. Get out of this crowded clearing. Someone will come update us soon. For now, let's rest your paws." She spoke close to the toms ears, purring softly as he nodded that he had heard her. His breathing was rusty and coming out in gasps.
❖ [ Sagetail(aether ) Shadedspeck(Myself) Beetleflight(~Skyblaze~ ) ] ❖ [ the camp ] ❖ [Heathclan]
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Eaglecry Tom ; Warrior ; 20 Moons
Open to rp with anyone. Just mention him. 
❖ [ Open to anyone! ] ❖ [ the camp ] ❖ [Heathclan]
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Foxtumble Tom ; Warrior ; 28 Moons
Looking upon his frail looking mate, a snort of disapproval came from the orange tom. He settled beside the little red furred molly and draped his flowing tail over her pudgy body. Nudging the rabbit closer, he nuzzled her cheek softly. "Now, Vixenshine, it's your turn to eat. Your nothing but skin and bones right now. You haven't ate in two sunrises. I am telling you right now, you better eat." His voice was full of love, but very stern. He wouldn't leave her be until she ate some.
He worried greatly for her. What if she kitted.? Could her frail and bony body handle it.? What if she was too weak to have her kits.? What if it killed her having her kits.? Panic entered his chest and he struggled to push it away as he groomed her flank. "Love, you could have your kits soon. You must eat what you can. They will need the milk when they arrive. If you don't eat enough, you won't have enough for them."
❖ [Vixenshine(~Skyblaze~ )] ❖ [ the nursery ] ❖ [Heathclan]•❅──────✧❅✦❅✧──────❅• Swiftpaw Molly ; Apprentice ; 10 Moons
For a moment, Swiftpaw grew hesitant as Rowanblaze suggested that she greet some of the battered and exhausted apprentices. There were many in Bluffclan, and she wasn't sure there was enough nests in the apprentices den to fit all of Heathclan and Bluffclan in there. She would give up her own nest for one of them tonight, sleep in the open. They deserved a good rest. "Good idea, Rowanblaze. I'll do that. I'm sure they are exhausted."
Leaving her mentors side, she moved slowly towards the Bluffclan cats, a group of the apprentices close by. Cloudpaw and Hornetpaw. Morningpaw and Ashpaw. Falconpaw with Seapaw and..
"Hey Swiftpaw!"
Breath catching in her throat, she watched as the handsome white Bluffclan apprentice moved towards her. His unique and sparkling multi-colored eyes gazed at her with a brightness she couldn't believe someone could have in a time like this. Padding forwards, she touched her nose to Blizzardpaw's in a quick greeting.
"Hello, Blizzardpaw! Are you and your denmates alright.? What happened out there.? I can't believe you all are here. If you guys need to rest, any of the apprentices, please..Take over out nests. You all look rough." She meant her words kindly, hoping they didn't come off as judgmental. •❅──────✧❅✦❅✧──────❅•
Moonpaw Molly ; Apprentice ; 10 Moons
While the cats of Bluffclan streamed into the camp, Moonpaw gave her mentor a friendly nudge to show that she appreciated his words. She knew he meant the best by her and was only doing his duties as not only a warrior, but her mentor. As the camp started to overcrowd, anxiety overwhelmed the usually reserved apprentice. She wasn't big with crowds, and would do anything to get out of the camp at that very moment. Even if they couldn't catch anything, though she had to hope that they could. At his agreement to go out, relief washed over the light brown bengal marked molly.
She was just about to follow after her mentor when a tall brown tabby turned his sharp yellow eyes on her. He was a Bluffclan tom, one she didn't recognize. She did recognize the Medicine cat that he assisted though, who sounded like he had bees in his brain. Eyes sparking with curiosity, she flicked a paw to where Jackdawstar had been standing and calling in a moment before. "It's that way. She should be in there."
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Spiderwatcher Molly ; Warrior ; 40 Moons
As the Bluffclan cats streamed into camp and Jackdawstar slipped away with Shadowpuddle and Silentstar with Wolfstorm, Spiderwatcher turned her attention to the two mixed clans. Already, the elders were being led to the Elders den. She could see the warriors growing hesitant and gave an agitated lash of her tail. Padding up to Stormchill, she spoke quickly to him, her voice high enough for everyone around them to hear. "Look, Jackdawstar made his decision. We must accept it. These cats are not going to hurt us, and the twolegs are not following us. But that doesn't mean we aren't next. Right now, we must work on attempting to bring in some prey and some moss for bedding. "
Turning her gaze to sweep around, she looked for warriors and apprentices to help. "Stormchill, take Mysticpaw, Mossystream and Foxpounce out. Try to get some prey, watch for twolegs." She turned her attention to where Stagrunner was trying to gather a patrol as well. Good. Before watching the apprentices be greeted and welcomed. With a quick and firm nod, she turned her attention to Streamfrost, pointing to the nursery. "Streamfrost, Why don't you gather up Feathersoul and her two kits and get her comfortable in our nursery. We have an open nest in there. I'm sure Vixenshine and Honeyshade will welcome them." •❅──────✧❅✦❅✧──────❅• |
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Post by aether on Feb 25, 2021 1:53:29 GMT -5
Jackdawstar turned his solemn yellow gaze from Wolfstorm, to Shadowpuddle, then to Silenstar as they each voiced their thoughts, opinions, and questions. He couldn't help a twinge of concern in his chest at Shadowpuddle's dark words, however, not wanting to make a scene with his deputy in front of the BluffClan leader, he decided to hold his tongue. Thankfully, Silentstar seemed to know what to say, and he dipped his head respectfully in agreement. "Both of our clans are full of weak, hungry cats who also happen to be our loved ones. Wolfstorm, I understand that Tinykit and Lynxkit are only one moon, but you've seen what the twolegs did to your camp today." His gaze darkened, "I fear they'll do the same to us here at any moment." Theoretically there wasn't anything stopping twolegs from bringing their giant monsters through the HeathClan camp.
"We can assign the strongest warriors certain positions maybe?" He glanced towards Silentstar questioningly, "Say, a small group to ensure the elders don't fall behind. More to watch the queens and kits. Mentors will have to take care of their apprentices, of course." He twitched his whiskers and sent a narrowed look to Shadowpuddle. "No one will get left behind."
So long as everyone was accounted for Jackdawstar could only hope that they would be able to travel safely. Unfortunately, he still had no idea what challenges they may face in the mountain. "Now, of course, none of us have ever been through the mountains but it's not like there isn't prey. We see the birds flying around all the time." There was a nagging fear that they might find twolegs on the other side as well, but he couldn't waste his time listening to them. It was like he had said to Silentstar... what choice do they have?
Rowanblaze 🍃Honeyshade || HeathClan || willowflower HeathClan Camp
The toms golden gaze watched as his small apprentice disappeared among the swath of BluffClan cats. As he stared, Honeyshade padded towards them as well and Rowanblaze suddenly felt like an apprentice himself. He'd noticed her for some time but she'd become distracted and hard to spend time with naturally recently. He hesitated for a moment, wondering if he should talk to her, she seemed to be approaching the apprentices. Straightening up, the handsome ginger tom padded towards her, catching her words as she asked her question. However the apprentices seemed... preoccupied. They gossiped like a group of starlings, as though the events that should be traumatizing had become... conversational. They were, after all, young apprentices. Rowanblaze stepped up and briefly touched the golden-furred she-cat on the shoulder with his tail. "Seems like they have plenty to talk about, no doubt they hardly know what to think being here." His eyes turned to watch as Swiftpaw and Blizzardpaw greeted each other warmly, Hornetpaw and Cloudpaw huddled close by, Ashpaw and Morningpaw stood together just like Seapaw and Falconpaw. So many apprentices...
"I've sent Swiftpaw to check on them, she seemed friendly," of course, Rowanblaze was rather oblivious to the affectionate gazes the two apprentices shared. He shuffled on his paws, "Do you think they are going to stay with us... forever now?"
Fernheart 🍃Stagrunner || HeathClan || ~Skyblaze~ HeathClan Camp
Fernheart's pale green eyes stared from Stormchill, to Honeyshade, to the new intruders... all this looking around was making her dizzy! With so much going on, and still so much that was yet to be communicated, she found herself sliding further and further to the ground. A voice piped up against the chorus of concerned cats and she looked to see Stagrunner, his familiar tabby and white form gave her some comfort. Scrambling back to her paws, she stood to face him. "Yes! Hunting, that's a great idea! We'll need to catch plenty of rabbits to feed everyone... Feathersoul over there has kits," she gestured with her muzzle towards the fluffy brown she-cat.
Her ears pricked at Spiderwatchers voice and she glanced back to Stagrunner, "Looks like we'd better get to business, come on." She weaved her way through the sea of pelts until finally she was out of the cramped camp. She shot a look of concern to Foxpounce who was now glowering towards Rushingfire, but she didn't comment. Instead, she started up a slope towards the jutting boulders which always held the most moss.
Foxpounce 🍃Rushingfire || HeathClan || ♥𝔉𝔯𝔬𝔰𝔱ℜ𝔬𝔰𝔢♥ HeathClan Camp
Foxpounce jolted when Rushingfire exited the camp and just about stepped over him. Already agitated, Foxpounce felt his hackles rising and his tail began to flick back and forth with resentment. "Talk about bees in ones brain! You're the one who almost ran into me!" He spat, furiously. "'Rushing' certainly suits you, huh? What about 'looking where you're going?'" Foxpounce was snappy and tempered to his own clanmates, so the intrusion of BluffClan only caused his anxieties to heightened. He looked just about ready to spring on the older flame-coloured tom. His claws sank into the earth and his amber eyes flared at the challenge.
The ginger and white tom was, at face value, very hostile. However he was fueled by fear; he certainly wasn't in-touch with his feelings to understand this himself, though. So there he stood, spine arched, ready to battle anyone who dared rub him the wrong way.
[ yes! FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! ]
Sagetail 🍃Graypebble, Shadedspeck, Beetleflight || HeathClan || ~Skyblaze~ ♥𝔉𝔯𝔬𝔰𝔱ℜ𝔬𝔰𝔢♥ HeathClan Camp - Elders Den
With the tightness in his chest, Sagetail felt grateful to be able to retreat back to his nest. The buzzing of all the cats surrounding seemed to set him off more easily than usual. He struggled to hold back a few wheezing coughs, out of earshot of his denmates, then hurried to push his way back into the elders den. Unfortunately there wasn't a lot of bedding to go around since the apprentices only bothered to replenish the two nests that he and Graypebble used, so before the other three arrived, Sagetail made an effort to spread the bedding more thinly around. It wouldn't be as comfortable and warm as a full nest, but at least they would all have a place to lay.
He turned back as the other three elders padded in and he swept tail inviting over the dusty floor. "It's not much, but at least we have good company," he grinned, holding back a gasp. "Graypebble is always very talkative, trust me, she chatters like a squirrel in newleaf." His words were a gentle, teasing prod to Graypebble's usual quiet, cranky attitude. He felt his own paws quiver and he finally allowed himself to collapse into his nest. His eyes brimmed with warmth, he nuzzled Shadedspeck as the older tom settled beside him.
"No matter what those energy-filled warriors think, I'm glad to have the company here. Tell me, what happened in BluffClan?"
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Post by aether on Feb 25, 2021 3:53:18 GMT -5
Featherfall 🌊
Open to reply || BluffClan|| @
HeathClan Camp
Featherfall jolted as she felt a paw dig into the tip of her tail and she felt the fur at the back of her tail begin to rise as she whipped to face Brooksong. "Go somewhere you won't stand on tails!" She snapped to the brown tabby and white molly. Admittedly, she regretted her harsh words as she watched Brooksong slink as though she'd missed catching a bird and she hesitated as she considered going and apologizing.
What's done is done, she thought grimly to herself.
The large molly felt lost in the wave of cats. Unlike many others she didn't have someone to turn to and gossip with; not like it was anyone's fault but her own. She considered joining the others in a hunt as Spiderwatcher called orders across the clearing but decided she'd be useless; her big paws and muscled body was perfect for leaping into the air for a seagull, not so much for racing along the moor. So she settled herself near the base of the rock that the leaders and deputies sat under. She sat a respectable distance but strained her ears to hear a peep of what they were saying. The sounds and murmurs of the cats in the camp washed out the serious whispers of the leaders, but she sat straight and serious, taking in the scene around her.
Brooksong 🌊Eaglecry || BluffClan || ♥𝔉𝔯𝔬𝔰𝔱ℜ𝔬𝔰𝔢♥ HeathClan Camp
Brooksong padded timidly into the camp, her exhausted footsteps led her as one of the last of the stragglers. Stonepelt, who'd been beside her for much of the trek up the slope, was not lost among the sea of pelts. The scent of moorland cats flooded into her nose and it made her head spin, so as she stepped, she moved clumsily. Featherfall bristled when Brooksong stood on her tail and the larger molly narrowed her eyes, "Go somewhere you won't stand on tails!" The mottled grey molly whipped her head back. Intimidated by her own clanmate, Brooksong scrambled to move away.
Her fear scent rolled off in waves and her jaw trembled, she pushed past a few more of her clanmates before she found herself walking into someone else's form. "S-sorry!" She squeaked and she reeled back, finding herself staring at Eaglecry's black and orange face. Her round green eyes lingered on his grey-blind eye for a moment before she ducked her head apologetically. "I didn't mean to walk into you! There's just so much happening..." her voice trailed and she glanced back up at him sheepishly.
Stonepelt 🌊Scarletfall || BluffClan || Ember34 HeathClan Camp
The pale grey tabby stalked through the clan, silently eyeing his clanmates to ensure no one was seriously injured. Other then Birdscreech, who was still carrying on moronically, no one else seemed troubled. There was a feeling of comfort in seeing his clanmates shaken but safe. Stonepelt himself was hiding a limp on his right forepaw. When they'd been escaping the camp he'd trodden on an especially sharp stone, it pierced his pad and made him stumble; resulting in a sprain. However, he didn't want to trouble anyone. I've had worse, he thought.
The crabby tom found himself moving closer and closer to the outer edges of the camp, avoiding the excitement of the crowd. I can give my paw a clean if I can just find somewhere quiet.
He caught sight an orange HeathClan cat who seemed to be occupying the last quiet place in the clan. He moved and sat a tail-length from her side, resting with his stomach to the earth while he began to swipe his tongue over his paw. The metallic tang of blood rippled across his taste buds but he didn't hesitate. From his peripherals he could see the molly staring nervously and he let out a small grunt. "Don't worry," he meowed plainly through a lick, "we aren't going to bite."
Seapaw 🌊Falconpaw || BluffClan || ~Skyblaze~ HeathClan Camp
Seapaw shook her head quickly, "I was lucky enough to escape without any injuries," she reassured. She opened her maw to insist that she go to Birdscreech right away but hesitated when she saw the Birdscreech was... preoccupied. She grey tabby molly tilted her head with concern, "I guess you'll have to wait your turn before anyone can look at you... maybe it's just a bruise?" Her voice was uncertain, but she tried to sound optimistic.
She glanced up as Blizzardpaw disappeared but her green gaze settled on him once more as he greeted Swiftpaw. She tilted her head, "Blizzardpaw seems to have friends here," Seapaw suddenly felt sheepish, "maybe we should have some friends in HeathClan too..." Was that normal? To be so close to one from another clan? She shuffled her small grey paws and glanced around. She had spent so much of her life so closely bonded with Falconpaw that she didn't truly have many others she was close to. She shuffled closer to her littermate, "Should we introduce ourselves to some of the other apprentices?" She meowed softly.
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