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Post by Sussuru on Jun 26, 2021 19:04:26 GMT -5
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Swanfeather Swanfeather dipped her head to the older warrior thoughtfully. Still a fairly new warrior in the grand scheme of things, she was sure that this situation came as even more of a shock to him than it did to her. She didn't think there had been much discord on the island whilst she had been an apprentice but maybe she just hadn't been looking for it.
"I bet Rainfern's mortified," she murmured under her breath, thinking once again of the snappy medicine cat. Though he hadn't been the warmest of souls, his dedication to his clan's well-being had been indisputable. "You'd think he'd go and talk some sense into Emberstar himself."
She gave another frustrated shake of her head and picked at the ground with her claws. Lately, a certain thought had been crossing her mind more and more often. How long will it take before some cat goes and joins Moonclan? If not Pinestripe, then someone else? Would I leave if given the chance? It didn't seem right to even think about leaving her clan during their time of need and yet... Alderfang was there. And they couldn't continue meeting on the border forever. It hasn't even been that long since we started seeing each other. He might not feel as strongly about it as I do.
(I'll sort out Brightpaw & Meadowsweet in the morning, Ember34 ^^)
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Post by Ember34 on Jun 26, 2021 19:23:51 GMT -5
Sounds good)
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Post by Jademist on Jun 27, 2021 6:43:18 GMT -5
๐ Wolfmist nodded in agreement at Shaleheartโs comments. โI doubt Emberstar will change anytime soon. Heโs always been headstrong and prideful.โ She meowed, shifting on her paws. For a while those had been traits she respected in the ginger leader but now it seemed to have gotten the best of him. She paused for a moment to mull over Swanfeatherโs comment about Rainfern. She wasnโt too strongly of a believer in Starclan herself but it would have made sense for Rainfern to visit Emberstar in his dreams or something like that โ according to the stories she heard from Ravenwing. โI bet Rainfern wouldโve given him a piece of his mind if he could.โ She chuckled soflty. โIโm not sure how that works though, or whether Emberstarโs connection to Starclan is strong enough without a medicine cat to keep tabs on the communication with them.โ The warrior meowed thoughtfully.
๐ Thistlepaw hesitated for a moment but eventually nodded his head at Pinkpawโs plan. He was glad she was taking the lead, hopefully she could get up the tree safely. โOkay, Iโll wait behind this bush over here and grab the honeycomb after you drop it.โ The black tom meowed and gestured to a small bush nearby. He really didnโt want to get stung so hiding until the bees were calmed down seemed to be the best.
โ๏ธ โAlright, alright. Thatโs fine. No need to get irritated over it. I was just wondering why we never came up with his name, thatโs all.โ If Willowsong recalled correctly Feversoul did have a small knowledge of herbs, sheโd seen him lingering around Rainfern a few times. However, she could sense there was nothing to gain from continuing this discussion. Sheโd let it rest for now. It was draining to try to come with solutions but never get any further and she wondered how long the cats in the clan would stay silent on the matter. Now that Feversoul had already voiced his opinion it wouldnโt surprise her if more of her clanmates would do the same.
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Post by Sussuru on Jun 27, 2021 10:07:37 GMT -5
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Meadowsweet
"You get Pinestripe. We'll meet you by the camp entrance," Meadowsweet responded quickly and began padding towards the two apprentices, her ears twitching and alert. Something she couldn't help but wonder was what they'd say when they returned to camp without Pinestripe. It's not going to be difficult for Emberstar to realise we helped her. She came to a stop beside Amberpaw and Tigerpaw, taking on a kindly smile. For now, she'd act as though nothing were wrong - there wasn't time to explain everything before leaving. "Good evening, you two! Ripplecatcher told me you'd be joining us for the dusk patrol? If you're both ready, we can leave right now."
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Amberpaw
Amberpaw looked up abruptly as Meadowsweet approached, having been completely absorbed in his conversation with Tigerpaw. He looked up at the darkening sky. Time had passed quickly since he'd returned to camp and it seemed that it was now time for the dusk patrol Willowsong had mentioned earlier. "Oh, yes, I'm ready if you are," he meowed and glanced at Tigerpaw.
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Brightpaw
Brightpaw gave an indignant huff in response to her first comment, then subsided into silence again. He didn't think that many cats would be able to support their friends the way Flashpaw was. I'd like to think I'd act the same way in her situation, but hopefully I'll never have to test it. "Guess that's what it means to be a good friend," he agreed. "Making sacrifices for those you care about..." He watched as she moved away to catch the bird and got back to smelling the air for more prey. They weren't terribly far from the shoreline now so he'd spend a little more time catching prey before he continued onward. |
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Post by Jademist on Jun 27, 2021 14:22:09 GMT -5
โ๏ธ As Meadowsweet approached them Tigerpaw's gaze shifted from Amberpaw to the warrior. Amberpaw had already told her about the patrol, so she wasn't surprised. Time seemed to have gone by really fast though. She nodded at her clanmates. โ"Yeah, sure!" She raised to her paws and stretched her white frontlegs. The apprentice was unaware of what was going to happen, she had actually planned on spending some time with her mother tomorrow but those plans didn't seem to last.
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Post by Matfish on Jun 27, 2021 17:04:50 GMT -5
Im going to be going camping tommorow, so I will be inactive for a week. Bye!
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Post by Zz on Jun 28, 2021 17:02:42 GMT -5
Hi. Sorry I was missing. Got sick with a little bit of a cold.
Where do I need to respond?))
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Post by Sussuru on Jun 28, 2021 17:29:44 GMT -5
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Amberpaw & Meadowsweet Amberpaw gave his fluffy ginger pelt a quick shake, ridding it of any dust that had settled there, and looked at Meadowsweet. There was a slight nervous energy behind her friendly smile but he couldn't quite interpret it. He didn't dwell on it - many cats were worried right now for obvious reasons.
Meadowsweet was glad that she wouldn't need to hurry them along, they both seemed ready. She led the way over to the camp entrance and pushed her way through to where Ripplecatcher and Pinestripe were waiting, paying attention to her surroundings all the while. Her gaze shifted to Pinestripe whom she gave a nod to. It'd be better for her and Ripplecatcher to explain what we're actually doing... but let's get away from camp first. "Let's get walking, shall we?"
Amberpaw followed Meadowsweet, keeping pace with Tigerpaw as they walked across the clearing. He could feel himself blink hard in surprise when he saw Pinestripe waiting for them next to her mate. Surely, she wasn't fit to be going out on patrols with her kitting drawing nearer by the day? "Uh--" He opened his mouth to ask his former mentor why she was there, however, much to his bewilderment, Meadowsweet swept on. What's going on? Does Tigerpaw know? |
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Post by Jademist on Jun 29, 2021 5:00:23 GMT -5
(Have fun Matfish! Zz hope you feel better! Pinkpaw found a honeycomb and asked the other apprentices to help get some honey out. Iโm not sure where you left off with the others though) โ๏ธ Tigerpaw obediently followed Meadowsweet across camp. She meowed a greeting to Pinestripe and Ripplecatcher, assuming her mother was just going to stay there as they tagged along with Ripplecatcher and Meadowsweet. When Pinestripe lifted herself to her feet to join them, Tigerpaw became puzzled. She met Amberpawโs gaze for a moment and he seemed just as confused as she was. Pinestripe was glad to see the two apprentices but instead of beaming with happiness as she normally would she looked somewhat nervous. She made her best effort to hide it from the apprentices, though she doubted they wouldnโt pick up on it. The queen nodded gratefully at Meadowsweet, thankful that the warrior was able to bring the beloved apprentices along. Without a word she gestured with her tail for the two to follow her as she padded after Meadowsweet and Ripplecatcher. Tigerpaw narrowed her amber eyes; her mom was acting weird. She was always enthousiast to see them. Of course she was stressed right now but that had never stopped her from talking and the occasional spontaneous grooming session - which Tigerpaw always protested at - before. Something wasnโt right and it made her striped fur prickle with unease as she hesitantly fell into step behind the group. |
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Post by ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ on Jun 29, 2021 13:03:32 GMT -5
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Pinkpaw | with Thistlepaw
The proud apprentice nodded and walked to the opposite side of the tree. She eyed the branches, deciding her path before leaping onto the main trunk. Pinkpaw clawed her way up, keeping her movements smooth and slow. Finally, she perched herself on a branch near some visible honeycomb but far enough away the bees had yet to attack her. She looked down to the other apprentice, nodding "Run!" she yowled, swiping out and knocking down a large chunk.
The bees instantly swarmed towards her and she leapt out of the tree, landing hard on her paws. Without waiting she sprinted towards the water.
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Koipaw | with Coyote
"Not all of us. I came from the mainland myself." Koipaw explained, understanding that question. He'd had similar questions when he'd first arrived. Remembering that Coyote was a loner he said "Um, you'd better come back to the camp with me. Our leader will want to speak to you." he internally shivered, wondering if Emberstar would be happy to see yet another loner on their territory.
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Post by yondertides on Jun 29, 2021 18:53:02 GMT -5
(I hope you have fun camping, Matfish! And sorry you've been sick, Zz; hope you're feeling much better now!)
๐ Shaleheart || With Wolfmist and Swanfeather
Wolfmist's musing over Emberstar's connection to Starclan reminded Shaleheart of his own dreams: empty of the one cat he longed and feared to see. Every night when he closed his eyes, anxiety over what he might find in his dreams kept him from sleeping until the moon had lifted high into the sky. And then when he did sleep, he found no starry cat to greet him, but only tangled, dark memories that he tried his best to forget in the morning.
The idea of Emberstar of all cats being able to converse with those lost pricked Shaleheart with an odd jealousy. With a lash of his tail, he meowed, "I'd hope Starclan would do their best to give Emberstar a tongue-lashing, but would he listen? Who knows; maybe he doesn't even sleep."
As he spoke, he noticed Swanfeather picking at the ground and thought the she-cat looked distracted. Glancing at the sky, he realized dusk had come on as they spoke.
"It's getting late," he added, looking at Wolfmist.
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Coyote leaned closer, looking intently at Koipaw. "You left the mainland? Did you mean to?" She sniffed at his scent, wondering if she'd ever seen him before; but his scent was as unfamiliar as the rest of the island.
A thrill of alarm passed through her at the mention of a leader. "Oh, um, am I being taken captive?" She laughed nervously, trying to keep her fur flat. "I guess I don't really have anywhere else to go, do I?"
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Post by Sussuru on Jun 30, 2021 18:34:41 GMT -5
(Yeah, have fun, Matfish!)
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Swanfeather "That it is," Swanfeather sighed gently, feeling vaguely uncomfortable under the growing dusk. She would have to head back to camp anyway if only so that her clan didn't question her absence. Once everyone was settled and sleeping, she'd come back to meet up with Alderfang, the way she had done all the previous times.
She stood up and stretched her back. "I should get going if I want to catch anything before nightfall," the white she-cat remarked with a desultory look at the dark blue sky. Perhaps she'd come across something on her way back. There was a hint of amusement to her tone when she spoke next. "Thank you for allowing me to rant, I suppose. You were the unlucky cats who got to hear it."
She half-turned away from the other warriors. "I hope all remains well in Moonclan and that Starclan lights both our paths." Though the words were somber, she meant them. It was bad enough that one clan was suffering, there was no need for another.โ๏ธ
Amberpaw Amberpaw stayed quiet as they walked, confused and slightly concerned about how secretive the older she-cats was being. He kept giving Pinestripe unsure looks, wanting to question her and not having the confidence to break the silence. Willowsong didn't mention any need to be quiet, did she? And she didn't mention Pinestripe at all... Thoughts were coming and going like leaves from a tree. One thought in particular was starting to stick and yet, he pushed it away again, not liking the notion.โ๏ธ
Meadowsweet
Meadowsweet padded along near the head of the group, not too far away but removed enough from Amberpaw and the family so that she didn't intrude on anything private. This was Pinestripe's chance to say goodbye to the two apprentices. The younger warrior, not part of her family like Tigerpaw or as close to her as Amberpaw, felt it was best if she left her to it. Still, she remained on edge, her ears pricked and her mouth parted to taste the air. The last time Meadowsweet had had to escort someone, that cat had died. She wasn't going to allow anything, however unlikely it was, to sneak up on her this time.
(I'm just going to have Swanfeather narrowly miss Pinestripe and co.
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Post by Jademist on Jul 1, 2021 6:52:59 GMT -5
(Thatโs totally understandable Sussuru haha. Iโll write up something for Thistlepaw, Tigerpaw and Pinestripe soon)
๐ Wolfmist took a quick glance up at the darkening sky. The warriors were right, it was getting late. She didnโt mind though, this patrol had been fruitful. Not only talking to Swanfeather but also keeping a close eye on Shaleheart. It didnโt seem like he felt too good but then again, didnโt he always live in a state of anger about life? Something seemed different though, he seemed more sad rather than angry. Something she hadnโt been aware of before. โDonโt worry about it.โ She meowed to the Sunclan warrior. โIf you need any help or things seem to be spinning out of control in Sunclan, donโt hesitate to reach out to us.โ Briarstar had made it clear that Moonclan was willing to help and even though Wolfmist hadnโt agreed with the leaderโs point of view at first, it changed now sheโd heard a Sunclan catโs opinion on the matter. They also didnโt always agree with their leader, so it would be wrong to deny help to the whole of Sunclan while the problem seemed to stem from Emberstar mostly. The white and gray warrior dipped her head to Swanfeather in goodbye and waited for Shaleheart to say his goodbyes too before theyโd return back to Moonclan camp.
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Post by yondertides on Jul 3, 2021 22:02:20 GMT -5
๐ Shaleheart || With Wolfmist and Swanfeather
Standing straight, Shaleheart suddenly felt the urge to return to camp. They'd been at the border for long enough, and their conversation with Swanfeather had left him feeling on edge, like fleas were nipping him in spots he couldn't reach. He wasn't tired--far from it--but he longed to close his eyes and reach for sleep.
As Swanfeather turned away, he meowed, "Sunclan's struggle affects the whole island, but with Briarstar leading us, we'll be fine. You and your clanmates take care of each other. No cat can blame you for doing what you have to." As he said the words, he wondered just how far Emberstar could push his clan before some cat snapped back. He'd have it coming, he thought acidly. He felt a flicker of surprise at the heat of the anger he felt for the Sunclan leader.
With a wave of his tail, Shaleheart started to pad from the border. "I think we should get back to camp," he mewed to Wolfmist. "Unless there was anything else that needed checking?" He glanced at the younger she-cat and added, "You handled yourself well back there. I don't think Swanfeather would've been as talkative if you hadn't been there."
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Golden Deer Leader
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Post by Ember34 on Jul 4, 2021 21:15:32 GMT -5
Responses coming in a bit!)
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Post by Ember34 on Jul 4, 2021 21:28:45 GMT -5
Moonclan Flashpaw-Forest-Brightpaw Flashpaw leapt and amnaged to snag the bird. Giving a swift bite to its neck, she placed it under a bush using leaves to mask its scent. She glanced in the direction she had parted with Brightpaw, but the tom was gone. "Guess she went to hunt more," she said to herself. It made sense, they were out to hunt not to talk. She continued on her way to try and find some more prey nearby. Sunclan Emberstar-Leader's Den-Willowsong "We will figure something out," he muttered to her, though it seemed to be more to himself. He wanted his clan to accept his choices. "Is that all," he asked her, flicking his tail. "Are all the patrols sent out for the day?" He wanted to get off this subject, so making sure the clan was operating as it was meant to, was the best option. Ripplecatcher-Forest-Patrol Ripplecatcher walked with Meadowsweet, Pinestripe, and the apprentices. He stayed close to his mate, ready to help her whenever it was needed. His ears remained perked, listening to their surroundings, incase anything happened. "You doing okay," he asked her. He glanced to the apprentices watching them curiously, what did they think of this decision? He shook out his head to clear his worries. He jsut hoped Briarstar kept her word about letting Pinestripe stay. |
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Post by Jademist on Jul 5, 2021 2:48:51 GMT -5
(Sorry for the delay, it was my birthday this thursday so I had a lot of fun stuff going on haha)
๐ Thistlepaw had carefully positioned himself behind a small bush, waiting for Pinkpaw to drop the honeycomb. His blue gaze followed the black and white she-cat up the tree. As she called out to him he froze for a heartbeat. What was the plan again? The buzzing of the bees that came down made his heart beat fast in his chest. With a leaf large enough to use as a wrap he picked up the chunk of the honeycomb. The buzzing sound rang through his ears and with eyes as big as shining moons the young tom made a dash for the water. He dropped the honeycomb from his mouth before he made a dive, feeling the cold water enclosing his body until he suddenly noticed a sharp pain shooting through his front leg. It felt like a... A sting! In his panic he frantically splashed around trying to get the insect off him.
โ๏ธ Pinestripe nodded gratefully at her mate as she wobbled along next to him. When they were out of sight and earshot from Sunclan camp she decided it was the right time to let the apprentices know. She slowed down a little, so she could walk next to Tigerpaw and Amberpaw. Her pace was kept steady, she was afraid that if theyโd stop they might get caught or that she wouldnโt find the strength to go on anymore. โIโm sorry to have to drag you along like this, without informing you about whatโs going to happen. We had to make sure it was a secret.โ The queen started, her forest green eyes glancing from one apprentice to another. โI am leaving to Moonclan. I just canโt stay in Sunclan, I need a medicine cat to watch over me and make sure our kits will be okay.โ She hoped the apprentices would understand. It wasnโt like they werenโt important to her and she worried that they would feel like second best because sheโd leave them behind. Her striped tail twitched nervously behind her.
โ๏ธ As the group walked along Tigerpaw noticed that Meadowsweet kept a little distance. Her stomach knotted together anxiously. Almost instinctively she had drawn closer to Amberpaw, feeling comforted as his fur touched hers. When Pinestripe fell back to explain to them what was going on Tigerpawโs amber gaze widened in shock. She had a feeling what this was about but the news still struck her like lightning on a clear day. It took her some time to mull over her motherโs words. What if they never saw her again? Would she be able to come back? Worry clouded her gaze. She didnโt want her to go, she wanted her mom to stay. To stay and watch over her and Amberpaw and to annoy her with overprotectiveness and worries that seemed far away. To see her and Amberpaw grow as warriors. It was selfish and she knew that. She also knew her mom worried much about her kits, so of course this was the best choice. It just wasnโt what she hoped for or really expected. In her mind it was too soon, but seeing Pinestripe wobble around she hoped it was soon enough. After a soft sigh she finally managed to get some words to leave her maw. โI think that is the best for you. You deserve to be looked after and get the care you need.โ
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Post by Jademist on Jul 6, 2021 15:28:17 GMT -5
๐ Wolfmist offered Shaleheart a nod. โGoing back to camp is fine. I could use a nap to process this.โ The Moonclan warrior meowed as she followed after her former mentor. Her mind raced with what the future might bring to their clans. Maybe it wasnโt all that bad. Maybe everything would solve itself in Sunclan and leave Moonclan out of their trouble. It was what she hoped but the chances seemed slim it would come true. Nevertheless it felt good to be able to offer a helping paw and it changed her perspective on the matter. And on her own way of handling things. Maybe she needed to listen to other cats a little more and not jump to conclusions right away. Shaleheartโs comment had made her feel warm with pride from the inside. A welcome change from the self doubt she had been feeling lately. She still looked up to the tom, even though they were equals now as warriors. โThanks. My mentor taught me well.โ She smiled at the gray tom. โDo you think we should share what weโve heard with Wavestep?โ
โ๏ธ Willowsong nodded. โThe dusk patrol is sorted. I asked Russetstep and Ivysong to go on a hunting patrol and check on Feversoul to see whether he has calmed down.โ The brown she-cat explained, her brown tailtip twitched over her paws. โOn another - more positive - note. I think Tigerpaw and Amberpaw will be ready to have their assessments soon. I went out with Amberpaw today and he already has the right skills. His battleskills just need a bit more polishing but Iโd give it a moon tops.โ She hoped Emberstar would be pleased to hear this, after all the discussions and the issues these warrior ceremonies would certainly bring a positive vibe to the clan. Something they really needed in this time.
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Post by Sussuru on Jul 7, 2021 18:01:39 GMT -5
(Happy belated birthday, Jademist!
I'll get something up for Meadowsweet and Brightpaw soonish.)
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Amberpaw Amberpaw's coppery gaze switched to his paws as he processed Pinestripe's words, fur still brushing Tigerpaw's while they walked. More so than surprise, the young tom first felt a wave of sorrow to hear that she would be leaving, soon accompanied by concern. It wasn't an exaggeration to say that, at this point, Pinestripe felt like family to him and whilst he knew she needed to leave, the thought that she wouldn't be there to watch his or Tigerpaw's warrior ceremony, hurt.
He turned his head to face her.
"I know this is best for you and for the kits, and you're safer there than here," he managed to meow softly after Tigerpaw. "But... we're going to miss you so much."
There was little doubt in his mind that Briarstar and Moonclan would take good care of Pinestripe but he couldn't help worrying that maybe this would be the last time they'd see her. What if something prevented her from coming back? What if something went wrong while she was at the Moonclan camp? Would she be okay without them? Would... he be okay without her? Enough. Of course, they'd be okay. Right now, he knew he ought to tell her not to worry about them, put her mind at ease a little but his throat felt tight as though he were trying to swallow a tough piece of fresh kill.
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Post by Gold on Jul 7, 2021 22:22:01 GMT -5
(Not going to lie but rejoining this is definitely on my mind, but part of the reason the old thread died was my fault >w>โ)
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Post by ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ on Jul 8, 2021 10:10:15 GMT -5
Sorry for the wait! And if you could be active we'd love to have you back Gold :3 )
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Koipaw | with Coyote
Koipaws ears pulled back slightly. The idea alone of him taking someone hostage was actually kind of funny, he could hardly fight let alone take someone hostage "Our leader will want to speak with you... You might be offered a place in the clan. They took me in when I had no where else to go." despite all their faults, the clans had taken him in. He felt some sort of loyalty towards them for that. Even if he didn't exactly fit in with the majority of the cats within.
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Pinkpaw gazed up from under the water, watching as the other apprentice dove in. She winced, noticing how he flung about his front leg. She was certain she had a few stings on her pelt as well, but the adrenaline did wonders in keeping that pain down. Finally she had to come up for air. Gasping for breath she paddled over towards Thistlepaw "You ok?" she questioned, glad the bees seemed to have lost interest.
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Post by yondertides on Jul 9, 2021 21:10:14 GMT -5
(Happy belated birthday, Jademist! I hope you had a blast! And it's okay, Sparkscatter, life happens  ) ๐ Shaleheart || With Wolfmist Although the thought of talking more to any cat made Shaleheart groan inwardly, at least explaining their encounter with Swanfeather to Wavestep would eat up some time. The longer I'm awake, the deeper I'll sleep, he told himself, wondering idly if he should slip away for some night hunting after speaking with Wavestep. Though he longed for his nest, he knew from experience that he'd only toss and turn if he tried to sleep so early. "Naps will have to wait, I suppose," he mewed. "At least Wavestep is a cat of few words. He'll probably find a way to cut everything down to a single sentence for Briarstar's ears." Wavestep's brevity was something Shaleheart admired. The older Shaleheart got, the less he found needed to be said. Or maybe there were just less cats he found he could share his thoughts with. He glanced at Wolfmist; even though sharing his troubles with her was out of the question, he appreciated her company as much as he had when she'd been a bright-eyed apprentice. It had been hard to stop viewing her as his apprentice for some time after she'd gotten her warrior name, but Shaleheart recognized now that she was really coming into her own as a warrior. He was proud of her, he realized, and proud that he'd had a paw in her training. And then, unbidden, Feathersong came to mind. Shaleheart hardly noticed as his lips pulled back from his teeth. The pride he felt for Wolfmist was a far cry from whatever emotions churned in his gut as he fought to push thoughts of his daughter from his mind. โ๏ธ Coyote || With Koipaw Coyote thought Koipaw looked almost amused, which made her feel a bit better in spite of, well, everything. A place in the clan? she thought. Is that what she wanted? She glanced nervously back at the lake. "I guess here is better than there," she mewed quietly. Turning back to Koipaw, she mewed more loudly, "Lead the way, I suppose! Is your leader like you? Uh, nice, I mean! Are they nice?" She thought Koipaw might be the nicest cat she'd met in moons, even if he did seem a little uncomfortable. Maybe these clan cats were all kind. That makes sense, she reasoned. How else could they all live together and get along? |
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Post by ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ on Jul 9, 2021 22:35:13 GMT -5
I know I shouldn't be one to speak on activity alkdjflaskjfaskdjf Been poofy as hell since it's Art Fight month haha)
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Koipaw | with Coyote
The apprentice made an face that didn't inspire much courage in the 'niceness' of his leader "It's a stressful time for him, so he may come off as a bit... tense." he decided on that, not wanting to outwardly talk ill of the cat that had taken him in. Even if there had been some hesitancy to do so. Koipaw flicked his tail and led the she-cat towards the camp "There are many nice cats within the clan. I have a mentor who is wonderful." he wasn't a cat of many words, but he could talk more on that subject.
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Post by Ember34 on Jul 10, 2021 7:55:48 GMT -5
Happy belated birthday jademist) Sunclan Emberstar-Leaders Den-Willowsong Emberstar listeend to the she cat speak. How ears perking a bit at the mention of the apprentices. "I'll keep that in mind. I'll make sure to speak with Mallowpool to see her thoughts on Tigerpaw's training." He looked to her. "But if you think Amberpaw will be ready in a moon, you might want to get him some more training in swimming." He licked at his paws, it was good that they would soon have two new warriors in the clan. |
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Post by Jademist on Jul 10, 2021 9:11:41 GMT -5
(Thanks guys!!! I'm working on replies right now ^^)
โ๏ธ Pinestripe's eyes welled up at the reactions of the apprentices. They've grown up to be two great cats and her heart wrenched at the thought of leaving them. "Amberpaw, you've always been like a son to me and Tigerpaw, you'll always be my first kit. I'm so, so sorry I will miss your warrior ceremonies." She paused for a moment to swallow the lump forming in her throat. "I promise I will get back to Sunclan." She wasn't sure when or how and the uncertainty made her anxious. As they neared the border her striped pelt felt hot with the swirl of emotions that raged through her body. She was scared, sad, nervous. It was as if everything was beyond her control and everyone she loved fell through the fur of her paws. Would everything be the same once she returned to Sunclan? Would her loved ones be safe? The swollen queen sighed as she stopped, gazing into Moonclan territory. She didn't want to cry, she wanted to keep strong but she couldn't help herself. Soft teardrops fell onto the forestfloor. This was it.
โ๏ธ Tigerpaw nodded at Amberpaw's comments. "We'll miss you a lot. I love you mom." She gently bumped to the queen's flank, hoping to offer a little comfort. "Please don't worry about us, we'll be fine. Take the time to heal and get back when you can. We'll be waiting for you." She meowed, her amber eyes filled with love and compassion for Pinestripe. It felt as if this wasn't real. Tomorrow they'd wake up and her mother would be there in the clearing, calling her over, right? She wished it would be true, but she knew it wouldn't be that way. Tomorrow the clearing would feel empty. And she'd hate herself for all the times she told Pinestripe she didn't have time to talk. Her tail drooped behind her as they stood by the border. They wouldn't be able to continue with her, would they?
๐ Thistlepaw coughed up some water as he stumbled back onto the shore. He must've looked really stupid, struggling like that. "Uh, yeah." The apprentice replied to Pinkpaw, his ears hot with embarresment. He lifted his frontleg to get a good look at it and it looked like it was starting to swell already. It started to burn and throb. "Oh no.. Ravenwing will kill us." Surely the medicine cat wouldn't be happy with the apprentice's antics. On the other paw, they did manage to get a nice piece of the honeycomb and the bees seemed to have buzzed away from it. Hopefully everything would be worth it when they returned to camp. "Should we meet up with Brightpaw and Flashpaw again? We've gathered quite some stuff." He asked, slowly placing his paw down to see whether he could still stand on it.
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Post by Jademist on Jul 11, 2021 7:47:16 GMT -5
๐ โYeah, he can discuss the important stuff with Briarstar.โ Wolfmist flicked her bushy tail behind her. โAt least we know a little more of whatโs happening in Sunclan.โ And Wavestep and Briarstar could figure out how to handle it from there. They walked in silence for a moment, taking in the sounds of the forest around them. Wolfmist opened her mouth again to speak but she hesitated. She wanted to ask Shaleheart about his visits to the medicine cat den and today she could sense he felt off. But should she meddle into this? She was worried about him, though she was sure it would probably push him away and make him close off from her if she mentioned it. It made her wonder, was there someone Shaleheart could confide to if not for her? Feathersongโs name passed through her mind for a split second. Those two were getting along like cats and dogs right now. Feathersong probably didnโt want to have anything to do with Shaleheart. Wolfmist never quite understood why. Sheโd heard the odd thing about how Shaleheartโs mate died during kitting but that was about it. And sheโd never been very close to the she-cat, even when they were apprentices together. Feathersong always hung out with Alderfang and Iceleap anyway. Her dislike towards Alderfang had kept her away from that clique. Flicking her ears she waved her thoughts away. โDo you want to share some prey once weโre all done?โ Wolfmist suggested finally, maybe itโd buy her some time to bring up her worries.
โ๏ธ โThatโd be good.โ Willowsong nodded. โIโll be making sure Amberpaw is ready when the time comes for his assessment.โ With that she lifted to her paws, stretching her front legs in the process. โWell, if you need anything, you can find me in camp. I might go out for a late night hunt near the shore. You can join me if you want. The fresh air would do you good.โ Her blue gaze rested on the ginger tom. She didnโt expect him to join her but she could always ask. Heโd been in his den long enough anyway.
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Post by Sussuru on Jul 11, 2021 10:59:05 GMT -5
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Amberpaw Amberpaw took a shaky breath in an attempt to rein in some of the emotion he felt welling up in his throat, his eyes. He forced himself to smile at the she-cat who had, more or less, raised him since the deaths of Goldenspots and Eagletalon, and put on a brave face. "Tigerpaw's right ... we'll be okay," he meowed gently. "I'll make sure to use all that you taught me for my assessment and, when you get back, I'll show you."
He felt himself weaken slightly. In his sadness, he considered asking if they could journey with her to Moonclan. Maybe even stay there with her but would that be just delaying the inevitable? If she thought we could come with her, if she wanted that for us, she would have said so. He leaned foreword to press his muzzle to Pinestripe's.
"Take care of yourself, okay? And the kits too, of course - I'm looking foreword to meeting them!"
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Meadowsweet
Meadowsweet stood at the border, a few fox-lengths from the queen and the apprentices, staring off into Moonclan territory. She could only imagine how difficult this would be for Pinestripe. It sent a pang of sadness through her to think about leaving her own sister in this manner. Quietly, she rested her tail-tip on Ripplecatcher's shoulder and murmured, "We're escorting her to the camp, aren't we? Just to make sure nothing ... unexpected happens? I doubt Briarstar would rescind her offer but I'd like to make sure everything goes smoothly..."
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Post by ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ on Jul 11, 2021 12:32:34 GMT -5
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Pinkpaw | with Thistlepaw
"Yeah! We're absolutely going to win. Ravenwing can't get mad at us if we bring them back some honey." she said confidently, tail swishing behind her. Pinkpaw shook out her fur and moved to collect the flowers she'd had before, and anything else they'd gathered. A part of her wondered where Gerbilpaw and swam off to, but she was also too eager to show off to wait and search. A more considerate cat would apologize for getting the other injured with her idea, but unfortunately Pinkpaw wasn't quite that self aware.
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Golden Deer Leader
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Post by Ember34 on Jul 11, 2021 21:33:22 GMT -5
Sunclan Ripplecatcher-Forest-Patrol "I could bring her, we might get in less trouble the ferry cats that are with in the territory," he said. "With Emberstar's hostility they might think we are trying to take territory." He flicked his tail in thought. "Though I'm.sure if they heard us say we are bringing her over the border it wouldn't cause to many issues." Emberstar-Leader's Den-Willowsong The time thought it over. "I'll join you," he murmured, rising back to his paws. He exited his den, glancing around the camp, it was strangly quiet but since it was slowly growing close to night, he didn't consider it to be off. He stretched in the open air, it felt nice to be out of his dentist, after how long he has spent inside it, granted he easily could have left it if he wanted to. |
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Post by Jademist on Jul 12, 2021 14:31:48 GMT -5
โ๏ธ Tigerpaw made her best effort to suppress her own feelings. She didnโt want her mother to feel even sadder as it is so she forcefully swallowed the lump in her thoat and fought away the tears welling up in her amber eyes. โWeโll show you - and my new siblings - what great new warriors weโve become once you get back.โ She mustered up a small smile, she wondered what the new kits were going to look and be like. Keeping in mind that she would meet them soon would be a small light at the end of a dark tunnel. She pressed her muzzle to Pinestripeโs other side, breathing in her comforting scent that reminded her of kithood. โMaybe we can go with you? Take you to Moonclan?โ The striped apprentice suggested hopefully.
โ๏ธ Pinestripe leaned into the warm cuddles of both apprentices and she held them like this for a few moments. She was touched by their kinds words and purred softly. โYou two will do great, I just know it.โ Stepping away from them she took in their faces, who gazed hopeful at her. โI -..โ She wanted nothing more than to take them with her but she simply couldnโt. โI canโt take you two to Moonclan. Iโm so sorry. I donโt want to jeopardise your path to becoming warriors. Youโll have to keep this a secret and make sure no-one knows you two were here. I donโt want Emberstar to take it out on you.โ Worry was laced thick in her voice, she didnโt trust Emberstar anymore. And sheโd never forgive herself if Amberpaw and Tigerpaw would be in danger because of her. She bend her neck to give both of them a lick on their heads. โI love you two.โ Her ears perked up as she watched their surroundings for a moment, her gaze returning back to them after a heartbeat. โNow go quickly. Weโll see eachother soon. I promise.โ
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