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Post by willowflower on Mar 20, 2021 19:52:44 GMT -5
Sandstar Shoreclan || with Icefoot and Jaggedstep “Excellent,” Sandstar murmured in response to Icefoot, a slight growl in her mew as she glared over at the coyote’s makeshift den. She flicked her tail to point it out to Jaggedstep. “Pay attention, my friend. A coyote sleeps yonder.”
Sandstar gestured for the warriors to come closer. “We’re going to charge from three directions. I’ll head the front; Icefoot, you attack from the left, and Jaggedstep, from the right. Block off its escape route and lead it straight for the border.”
Looking each warrior in the eye to ensure they’ve absorbed her words, she turned back towards where the coyote rested. “On my mark.” She peeked past the boulder again, watching for another flash of brown fur. She opened her maw, tasting the air. The stench of coyote was thick here, though the ocean breeze was brisk enough to whisk it along. They were downwind, their scents safe from the coyote’s den. After a moment, Sandstar could see the coyote poke its head out of the den, open its jaws in a mighty yawn, and settle back down with its head on its paws.
With a dramatic wave of her tail, Sandstar signaled for the cats to move. She herself sprang from behind the boulder, charging with a mighty yowl. The coyote was caught by surprise, yelping and scrambling backwards, but not fast enough for the Shoreclan leader, who had already launched herself onto its back. Claws unsheathed, she dug in, growling. “Out of my territory, you mangy mutt,” she sneered, a dark look of hatred in her eyes.
Then Sandstar was abruptly knocked off, something slamming into her ribs with such force she choked. In the blink of an eye she was pinned to the ground. When Sandstar got her bearings, she realized she was looking up into the face of a lighter-furred coyote, thin to the bone, snarling.
So there are two! Mousedung! she thought wildly, before gritting her teeth and grappling with the coyote, narrowly dodging the snap of its teeth. Well that’s alright! Three against two! Out of the corner of her eye she could see the darker-furred coyote fleeing.
“Icestep! Jaggedstep!” she wheezed, not seeing what happened to her warriors. “A little help here!”
Silverpaw Coralclan || with Dewspark Silverpaw slowly blinked up at his new mentor, and smiled back. “Oh yeah, totes bro,” he said. “You probably heard me talking to Axolotlpaw over here, but I’m thinking a nice shell. Or a feather.” He considered this, then nodded. “Maybe a nice feather of a shell. You know where to get some shells, bro?” It slowly dawned on him that he was talking to his new mentor - an authority figure, that is. "I mean. Mentor bro?"
He began drifting over towards the clan entrance. “Can’t wait to see the Seagrass Meadows. Just how big is that thing? How do you, like, not just get lost?”
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Post by Copperstar☂ on Mar 20, 2021 19:59:07 GMT -5
Dewspark Coralclan || with Silverpaw Dewspark nodded. "We might be able to find some feathers up on the surface of the water, and as for shells...we could look near the shallow end near the shore. We just can't get too close." He warned his apprentice, not wanting to get involved with the...land cats. "The seagrass meadow is pretty big, but it's not that easy to get lost in." he meowed as he followed after his apprentice.
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Post by Copperstar☂ on Mar 20, 2021 20:00:16 GMT -5
i've gotta go! Super sorry! >~<))
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Post by Ember34 on Mar 20, 2021 20:16:21 GMT -5
I'll get a repsonse up when I have my laptop currently using my phone while I eat dinner)
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Post by willowflower on Mar 20, 2021 20:16:52 GMT -5
((lol you're all good! it's ok to just jump in from time to time! also remember to try going for at least two paragraphs, copper! ooh, i wonder, maybe they can end up bumping into a shoreclan cat at some point? (sealpaw comes to mind!)))
Silverpaw Coralclan || with Dewspark "Not too close? Why not?" mused Silverpaw as he paddled along with his front paws. "If I get beached I'm sure I can just crawl on back in. I'm good at crawling." Silverpaw never found the surface all that strange or scary. It was just another instance of leaving camp - an unfamiliar territory. Silverpaw was indeed aware of the clan that wandered the beaches overhead, but Silverpaw never found the spooky stories about them all that scary. They just seemed like regular ol' cats with extra legs.
"Sweet," he said. "Hey Axolotlpaw, I'll race ya to the Seagrass Meadows! Ready? One two, three, go!" Silverpaw then proceeded to shoot his paws out in front of him and swish his tail - and crawl through the water very slowly.
He makes it to the Meadows, eventually. Once he gets there, he pants and says, "Wow. I did amazing."
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Post by Ember34 on Mar 20, 2021 21:21:04 GMT -5
Shoreclan Jaggedstep-Cliffs-Sandstar, Icefoot Jaggedstep's fur bristled as he moved in to fight the coyotes. He was about to chase after the retreating one when he heard Sandstar calling out. He looked over to see them pinned by a second coyote. He rushed over and tackled it off of her with a sharp hiss. He barely managed to get away from the coyote's jaws, which were aiming for his throat but managed to get the bite into his leg. The tom hissed as he raked at the coyote's face hoping to get free from it. He whimpered a bit when he felt the teeth sink deeper. This was one moment the tom wished he could forget what was happening, not enjoying the pain that was flaring through his body, but granted if he forgot he was in pain, that meant he would forget he was fighting a coyote that was causing it which could make him very much a dead cat.
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Post by 🎃𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛🦇 on Mar 20, 2021 22:20:13 GMT -5
I can have Sealpaw wander closer to the water if you guys want! She'd probably escape there after someone asked her to go hunting or something lol)
Icefoot | with Jaggedstep & Sandstar
Icefoot checked to see that Jaggedstep had moved in to help Sandstar before he leapt after the retreating one. He landed on it's back, digging his claws into the skin and fur there. It was so thin and it's pelt unkempt, making it easy to latch onto with his long claws "You're not getting away." he growled. If it got away it might come back.
If they were going to chase them out, he wanted to make sure they were injured and scared. Doing so would make sure they wouldn't come back. Icefoot was well aware of his own skills, knowing that he couldn't take a coyote on his own. But if he stayed out of it's jaws he could stall until the other had been taken care of. Maybe once it saw that it's friend was injured, it would want to truly retreat without a thought of coming back.
Puffinkit | with Quietcreek
The kit paused in their jumping for a moment. They squealed with glee when the other splashed water on their fluffy fur "So cold! I guess I'll have to use my secret technique to case it away." Puffinkit took a few steps back into slightly more shallow water. She took a deep breath before charging straight at the water. At the last moment they leapt into the air.
Their small body hit the water with a large splash. They'd aimed so the splash would harmlessly wash over Quietcreek. It was essentially a bellyflop, resulting in a bigger splash than usual. Though, as a kit, it wasn't as if Puffinkit could make an exceptionally large one anyways.
Axolotlpaw | with Silverpaw, Dewspark & Kelpsplash
Despite his obvious advantage, Axolotlpaw didn't move much faster than Silverpaw. He was jumping at every shadow and piece of seaweed that moved too quickly. A fish brushed against his front leg and he nearly passed out then and there. When then made it to the meadow in one piece, he looked around.
"Is- is there something specific we have to do?" he asked eventually, eyeing the area with suspicion. He took Dewsparks warning to heart, mentally saying that he'd try his best to avoid getting too close to the land. Though with his luck it would probably end up with him swimming too close anyways.
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Post by willowflower on Mar 21, 2021 0:40:05 GMT -5
((lol that sounds great! i was also thinking that the coyotes will run right into camp, causing absolute chaos and maybe stealing some prey before getting chased out the territory
also, so that we can kickstart these subplots, is anyone interested in muse a amd muse h?))Sandstar Shoreclan || with Icefoot and Jaggedstep Sandstar gasped for breath once the coyote was ripped off of her torso. Her ribs already felt bruised as she hauled herself to her paws. At the sound of Jaggedstep’s whimper, she threw herself on the coyote again with a fierce snarl, digging her claws into its flanks to drag it back and force it off Jaggedstep’s leg.
The coyote let out a pitiful whimper as it released its grip, pawing back at Sandstar. Its face was already scratched up from Jaggedstep’s claws, the sight giving Sandstar a sick sense of satisfaction. She danced out of its snapping jaws and stood in front of Jaggedstep, wholly with the intent to defend her wounded warrior. “Are you alright?” she panted, readying her claws.
To her surprise, the coyote abruptly turned its head away from her with a startled noise. It dashed away before Sandstar could get another swipe in, and Sandstar leapt after it, ready to chase it out, only to realize the coyote’s true target.
“Icefoot!” she yowled, horrified as the coyote lunged for the warrior gripping the back of its friend.
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Post by Ember34 on Mar 21, 2021 10:47:29 GMT -5
I could have mackarelkit be muse a if you want)
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Post by willowflower on Mar 22, 2021 17:26:04 GMT -5
((hello friends, i am out of town and the wifi here had chosen death, so i won’t be able to be online for the next few days!))
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Post by Ember34 on Mar 22, 2021 18:01:10 GMT -5
thats okay Willowflower, hope you have fun!)
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Post by 🎃𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛🦇 on Mar 23, 2021 10:06:51 GMT -5
All good Willow!) I have Eelsting and Mantabound open for anyone looking to interact. Their starters are on the first page.)
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Post by willowflower on Mar 26, 2021 14:06:07 GMT -5
((i am back in town, woot! also ember that sounds fun! also poor sweet axolotlpaw x3))
Quietcreek Shoreclan || with Puffinkit Quietcreek let out a dramatic cry as Puffinkit’s splash rushed through their fur. “Haha! Take that, wave!” they said, raising two forepaws and bringing them down to splash at the water. “Brr! You sure showed that water!” they said, shaking out their pelt.
Their whiskers twitched at the now dripping wet kit. “Don’t you float away, now!” they said, slowly stepping through the water in case they had to pluck the kitten from the wave’s grasp. “Or the sea cats will getcha! They’ll drag you down and use you as bait to summon the kraken!” They raised their front paws dramatically. "Roar!"
Silverpaw Coralclan || with Axolotlpaw, Dewspark, and Kelpsplash “I think we just look for stuff,” Silverpaw said, poking at the grass, as if the gleaming green fronds were hiding something pretty. He could already see water-smoothed sand and rocks lining the bottom, with a crab hurriedly shuffling into the cover. He playfully bumped shoulders with Axolotlpaw. “Whatever calls to you, man,” he drawled as he drifted upwards towards the surface. “Imma find a feather. Wanna come with?”
With several flaps of his tail, Silverpaw finally managed to break his head through the surface. The wind licking at his damp cheeks felt weird and cold. He dipped his face underwater for a moment to call, “Hey Dewspark, you know what kind of birds wander around here?” Silverpaw has seen birds briefly before, when his mother brought him up to the surface as a kit. Ever since, the young lad had fallen deeply in love with the avian creatures and their dance in the sky.
When Silverpaw looked back up, he noticed something on the large, imposing cliff that jutted out from the water not too far away. Something large and dark, with enormous antlers stumbling down the cliff face. It looked like it was about to jump into the water. Silverpaw dipped his face back underwater to say, “Yo, you gotta check this thing out. It’s BIG.”
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Post by Ember34 on Mar 26, 2021 19:22:21 GMT -5
wb! hope you had fun willowflower!)
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Post by 🎃𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛🦇 on Mar 27, 2021 19:02:31 GMT -5
Puffinkit | with Quietcreek
Puffinkit squealed with glee, falling back into the shallow water. Their fur was covered in sand and water, but they were having one hell of a good time "Really!? Would they really do that? Why?" she asked, seeming more curious than worried. Puffinkit paddled to the shore, shaking out her puffy pelt "Have you ever seen one before? A sea cat?"
Icefoot | with Jaggedstep & Sandstar
The warning from Sandstar came just in time to help him avoid a fatal attack. Icefoot felt teeth sink into his scruff, but he'd moved to the side just in time to avoid the coyote sinking its fangs into his neck. The two coyotes hit each other, roughly yanking Icefoot from ones back. The coyote tossed him aside, sending the warrior rolling in the sand. The two then turned, facing towards the camp.
Axolotlpaw | with Silverpaw
While the other had swam around, Axolotlpaw had found a sand dollar. It certainly caught his eye. He had just picked it up when Silverpaw called out to him. His worry had been dampened slightly after finding the sand dollar, so he swam over to take a look "Don't get too close! It could step on you, or stab you!" he fretted, watching as the large creature dove into the water not far from them. He inched slightly closer, narrowing his eyes to try and see the animal through the dark water.
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Post by willowflower on Mar 30, 2021 20:52:16 GMT -5
Sandstar Shoreclan || with Icefoot and Jaggedstep Sandstar thanked StarClan as she rushed to Icefoot’s side. “Are you alright?” she near shouted, blood still thrumming with adrenaline. “Are either of you terribly hurt? Jaggedstep, your leg…”
As she fussed over them, she barely registered the sound of paws pounding against the rocks. When she looked up, she saw the tail ends of the coyotes racing away - right towards Shoreclan camp.
Fear welled up in her throat, and she nearly sprinted after them right then and there. “The camp!” Sandstar yowled. “They’re headed for the camp! Hurry, we have to warn them!”
Quietcreek Shoreclan || with Puffinkit “Oh yes,” Quietcreek said, following Puffinkit closely to make sure they made it to the shore safely. “We get to meet with them every full moon - you’ll get to see a sea cat for yourself, once you become an apprentice!” They leaned in conspiratorially. “They are strange beasts. We must stay on their good side, yes - I’ve heard tales of sea cats summoning storms and waves to wash out their enemies. A moody bunch. A couple of their elders have some excellent tales of their sea-faring folk.”
They hummed pleasantly. “You know, my mother would tell stories that she heard from her mother - never trust a sea cat. They are as mysterious as the ocean depths, the darkness of the ocean blue twisting their every move. They’re not like us - you be careful there, little Puffinkit!”
With that, there came the yips of a creature that was most definitely not a cat, and two coyotes came barreling in through the entrance of Shoreclan camp.
((heads up, my schedule has grown busier of late so my replies will be coming at a slower pace!))
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Post by Ember34 on Mar 30, 2021 21:00:19 GMT -5
ShoreclanJaggedstep-Cliffs-Sandstar and Icefoot Jaggedstep shook out his fur as he got back to his paws, a wince escaping him as pain flared in his leg. He managed to walk a few paces forward before having to settle back on the ground, giving quick licks to his leg, he forced himself back up. "I'm alright," he assured, he had worse injuries.....possibly? He tried to walk again and this time succeeded as he got used to the injury. He blinked hearing the cry of the coyotes heading for the camp. They would need to hurry to warn them in time. He attempted to run, pain flaring back through his leg, but the tom otherwise ignored it as he headed back for camp, he could be treated later if he remembered. He checked briefly to make sure the other two cats where coming and that they were okay and weren't to injured from their scuffle with the coyotes.
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