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Post by Ember34 on Apr 16, 2021 13:00:44 GMT -5
Sunclan
Emberstar scoffed, they wouldn't need Moonclan's help anyways. He sprang down flicking his tail for his clanmates to follow him as he headed to leave back for camp. The tom walked ahead of his clanmates, in no mood to talk to them, he would inform the ones in camp of how the meeting went. He would need to have a word with Willowsong about her speaking against his decision.
Scorchmist gave a small huff at how the outcome went. "Hopefully Dawn looks out for us," she murmured. "I hope she knocks some sense into him." She stood noticing the leaders were leaving. "Aww...I still have some shells to give out." She was disappointed, it had been a while since she had been to a gathering, and it was already over. She looked to Wolfmist. "Be safe alright?" She offered Wolfmist a smile before gathering up the last of her shells and took off after her clanmates.
Moonclan
Iceleap had been biting his tongue the whole exchange. He was grateful for the flowers that were in his mouth otherwise he might have said something he would have regretted. He didn't get why the Sunclan leader wasn't accepting the help, they had two medicine cats in Moonclan, surely it would make sense for them to have taken one till they acquired a permanent one. But what is done is done, he was glad to hear that Briarstar would at least let the queen come to their camp, to be taken care of.
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Post by Sussuru on Apr 16, 2021 13:07:22 GMT -5
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Wavestep
Wavestep had to hide a grimace. Things had escalated very quickly and, by the look of the moon, Starclan was not best pleased either. Nonetheless, he was proud of Briarstar for standing up for herself amid the rising tension. The deputy was disgusted by Emberstar's apparent lack of care or concern for his own clanmates. The time it took to train a new medicine cat apprentice spelt out a death sentence - Wavestep just hoped that the clan would be lucky enough to avoid disaster until then. Furthermore, if Pinestripe did decide to join them for the time being, they would welcome her with open paws. Shaken from his thoughts by the end of the gathering, Wavestep rose to his paws and turned to join his clan. |
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Post by Jademist on Apr 16, 2021 15:47:08 GMT -5
βοΈ Willowsong sighed softly as the gathering came to an end without a useful solution to their problems. She raised to her paws and followed closely behind Emberstar. The she-cat sensed that the tom wasnβt in the mood to discuss everything with their clanmates around so the Sunclan cats walked back in silence. She dreaded having to return to camp to tell their clanmates what had happened; Pinestripe would probably go in full panic mode and she was sure some of the warriors would voice their disagreement about Emberstarβs decision. She longed for her soft warm nest to sleep over the events of today but that would have to wait..
π Wolfmist was a little taken aback by the kindness of Scorchmist. She really wasnβt expecting that today and for some reason it had made her feel better. Glad her usually large mouth hadnβt repelled the she-cat from being nice to her. βYou too!β She meowed after the Sunclan warrior and waved her goodbye with her tail. Even though the rest of the meeting was bad, she walked back to Moonclan camp with a more positive attitude. Ready to stop βsulkingβ and pick herself up again. She took the shells Scorchmist had offered her in her mouth and carried them while she followed after Briarstar and Wavestep.
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Post by Mayhemβ’ on Apr 16, 2021 16:12:13 GMT -5
Briarstar had remained silent for the rest of the journey home , seemingly lost in thought with flattened ears . As they reached the camp's entrance , she peered over her shoulder to Wavestep . " Would you have handled things differently ? " The question was sudden , but then again , everything was nowadays it seemed . Though her tone seemed irritated , she was mostly just tired , but seemed genuinely interested in hearing what Wavestep thought . Did he think she was just some cruel old bat like Emberstar did ? She didn't think that was the case , but she'd rather honesty , and she trusted Wavestep to be just that - honest . She wasn't even sure what she thought of herself , anymore ... |
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Post by Sussuru on Apr 16, 2021 16:39:31 GMT -5
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Wavestep
Wavestep looked up. He had been studying his paws until he heard Briarstar's voice just ahead of him. His gaze was considering for a moment as he thought about her question, then he shook his head and frowned. "No," He answered simply, "I don't think I would have. Not in your position." It wasn't difficult to tell that Emberstar had a particular dislike for Briarstar. Wavestep wasn't sure that she could have said anything to make him see reason, not when the other tom was clearly unwilling to listen. If Emberstar's personal biases were not involved, perhaps a one-on-one conversation might have worked better than announcing their offer in front of both clans, but that was a hypothetical. "It may not seem like it, but you did well. We extended a paw and it was rejected... that was not our fault." |
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Post by Mayhemβ’ on Apr 16, 2021 17:14:24 GMT -5
Briarstar nodded , but had rested her tail in front of Wavestep's chest , letting her clanmates pass into the camp before them . Though she didn't say anything , she tipped her head to the side and turned away , signalling for him to follow her . She headed not back down the hill , but around the other side , where the bracken and other ferns had been growing over , revealing an old and well worn path that the leader carried herself down many a time .
The path had lead down to the shoreline , and Briarstar perched herself on an old log near the shorefoam , patting the spot beside her with a mottled paw .
She seemed to sit there in silence for a long minute before finally sighing . " One day , I will no longer be here to lead Moonclan , " She sounded as though she were still grappling with the notion , but continued in a soft tone , " and when that happens , you will lead Moonclan , and the cycle will continue just as it always has ... but sometimes , certain cycles must be broken . " She looked out to the stars , and the far off lights of twoleg dens .
" Emberstar may have his sights set on me now , but when I am gone , there's always the possibility his anger will remain . Fire is a killer , " She ran her paw over the old log , " and it will burn down the whole Island if not taken care of ... It's because of this that you deserve to know the truth . The truth about why Emberstar would rather see the whole of Sunclan suffer than accept our help ... accept my help . "
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Post by Sussuru on Apr 16, 2021 17:38:45 GMT -5
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Wavestep
Wavestep glanced back over his shoulder once, looking to his clanmates filing into camp, before following his leader down the beaten path, through the foliage and down to the shoreline. He was curious, but he didn't ask questions. When they reached their destination, the blue-grey tom settled beside her, tail curled around his paws like a plume of smoke in the gloom. His steady blue eyes fixed on her, serious and calm as ever.
In the silence, he watched as the water tugged and pulled at the ground. He could have been mesmerised by it if Briarstar hadn't broken the silence. He listened quietly to her as she spoke of truth and flame, of cycles and of Emberstar's anger. Though he had never asked and likely never planned to, he had suspected that there was a deeper reason for Emberstar's hatred.
Hearing the she-cat speak of her own death caused his stomach to twist inside him and yet this was not what she wanted him to focus on. "Briarstar..." He began. The cold night chill bit into his pelt. "Then, please tell me." There was nothing else to say. He wasn't foolish enough to think that Briarstar could live forever. That he may never be leader so he would listen... for his dear friend was speaking and he wanted to listen to her. |
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Post by Ember34 on Apr 16, 2021 17:56:49 GMT -5
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Post by Ember34 on Apr 16, 2021 21:07:13 GMT -5
Sunclan
Emberstar looked at Willowsong when they got back to camp. "I want to have a word with you after addressing the clan," he commented to her. He sprang up and allowed for himself to compose quickly. "Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join here for a clan meeting," he called out despite the odd hour that it was. He would simply tell them of what all occurred at the meeting to those awake and the ones sleeping would just have to be filled in when it was morning. He watched to see if any cats would join below that had stayed behind from the gathering.
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Post by ππππππππππππ on Apr 16, 2021 21:21:33 GMT -5
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Ravenwing | open
Ravenwing had returned to camp, still lost in thought. It worried them. If Sunclan were to refuse all help things could get worse. Hopefully there were some cats with limited medical knowledge there. Otherwise they'd be in deep trouble. Emberstar would most certainly refuse any help, and require the cats to not seek it from Moonclan.
Pinkpaw | with Sagepaw
"Can you believe those Sunclan cats?!" Pinkpaw fumed, talking to the other much more quiet apprentice "You'd think they were better than us with the way they spoke. I hope they get sick." she grumbled bitterly. If they got sick or wounded they'd be crawling back to Moonclan for help. And then they'd truly understand that Moonclan was better and more kind than they'd ever be.
Morningleap | open
From the looks of the cats returning, the gathering must not have gone well. Morningleap was glad that he hadn't gone. The warrior stretched out and yawned, wondering what had been said. Though, not so much that he wanted to get out of his comfortable spot and ask someone. He wasn't the type to worry about that kind of thing anyways.
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Mallowpool | open
Mallowpool sighed and made her way back to camp. She shook her head and stretched out, feeling like she needed to go on a swim or hunt. Anything to get her mind off the gathering and back to what was more important right now. Mallowpool shook out her pelt and looked around, but before she could do much Emberstar called a meeting. She tilted her head and made her way over.
Koipaw | open
Koipaw had been sitting near the apprentices den when the cats returned. He wondered what had happened. Being a kittypet, he didn't truly understand the necessity and importance of a medicine cat, so the death hadn't really shook him. Though it did inspire him to stay in camp more often. When the meeting was called, he also moved closer.
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Post by Mayhemβ’ on Apr 16, 2021 21:58:57 GMT -5
It was as though Briarstar had stepped back in time as she opened her eyes . Her pelt shined , her legs were strong , and she still had many lives yet to live . She turned her head and was met with the sight of a cat she hadn't seen in Starclan knows how many moons now . She was tawny and brown , slim , and had powerful legs as she leaped about , kicking the air and laughing as her bright amber eyes watched Briarstar , who smiled in amusement . The thing Briarstar always said she loved about her was her short fluffy tail that looked like that of a rabbit's .
" Rabbitstep , " She almost chuckled , smiling for what seemed like the first time in a few moons . " Rabbitstep was my best friend . She was so fast and kind , and never once doubted me in my leadership of Moonclan . She was supportive and a true friend through and through ... " Briarstar's gaze seemed far away as the breeze slipped through her fur , her smile beginning to fade as her ears flattened .
" That's why it hurts me so much to remember what I did . "
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" Briarstar , you're my closest friend . I can't lie to you ... "
Briarstar felt like she'd stepped on a thorn - what was Rabbitstep talking about ? She knew she was expecting kits , but that wasn't a secret though , was it ? " I don't understand , what are you going on about ? "
Tears welled up in Rabbitstep's eyes as she looked at her paws and swollen belly . She was due in half a moon or less , there was no doubt about it now . " The kits ... the kits aren't Stormmask's . They never were . I was using him as a coverup because ... the kits are Pinewhisker's . " Her words were forced and choked out of her , spilling out between sobs and sniffles .
The thorn had transformed into something much , much stronger , and much , much sharper . Briarstar shook her head , as though she was trying to wake up from a bad dream . No . No ! No this was not happening ! Her tail lashed and her claws unsheathed as she stepped towards her friend , towering over her on stilted legs .
" You betrayed my trust , Rabbitstep . You told me your relationship was over . "
" Please , Briarstar , I love him - ! "
" And he doesn't love you ! How many times have I tried to get it through your head that all he's done to you is cause you pain ?! You can't live with a paw in each world ! You were neglecting your duties , sneaking off , and worse - you put our clan in danger ! Reedstar may be lenient , but half her cats won't hesitate to pick a fight over stolen prey and sneaky warriors on their territory ! I mean , what were you thinking ?! "
Her voice grew stronger , louder , her care for others not to hear her gone completely to the wind . She couldn't believe this - she couldn't believe her ! Her best friend going behind her back and playing domestics with a Sunclan cat who did nothing but stir up trouble ! And to think she was going to make her Deputy before all this ! Briarstar could hardly keep in her anger as she turned her back on Rabbitstep , raking her claws across the earth of her den's floor . The tortoiseshell leader drew in a deep breath , straightening up and keeping a growl from rising in her throat .
" You have betrayed the warrior code , and have thus betrayed me . You will end your relationship with Pinewhisker , or you will never be welcome in Moonclan again . We have rules for a reason - you can't live with a paw in each world ... If you want to be with him so badly , then go ."
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" She left that night , and it would be one of the last times I saw her . " Briarstar stared at her reflection in the moonlight , unblinking . " When I didn't see her by sunrise , I followed her scent trail halfway along the Island . I could hear the two of them arguing when I found them . Pinewhisker had been appointed Deputy of Sunclan , and didn't want to deal with the responsibilities that came with a family , " She held herself back from scoffing at the irony of her statement , " and told Rabbitstep he never wanted to see her again , and to keep the kits in Moonclan ... I didn't tell her I followed her that morning . I just kept an eye on her from a distance . "
Her ear flicked as she avoided meeting Wavestep's gaze , " Rabbitstep tried one more time before the kits were born , but started having complications on her way to Sunclan territory . She wasn't strong enough to make the trip , and by the time I'd reached her she'd been barely clinging to life . Only one of her kits made it . "
The small , pitiful ball of orange fluff . She remembered staring at it in horror . There was so much blood , so much happening , and her friend - ...
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" You are going to take this kit with you whether you like it or not . He has a right to have a parent just as much as any other cat . We have no nursing queens , and I know Shimmerscale just had a litter , Reedstar said it herself at the last gathering . " Briarstar stepped forward , resting the mewling kit at his paws gently . However , as she spoke , her tone was much less than gentle , " Take him . Or will you let him die like you did Rabbitstep's broken heart ? "
Pinewhisker lashed his tail , hissing furiously at the Moonclan leader . While he stood just on their territory , he held no grounds to attack her - doing so would've been the second foolish thing he'd ever done . He picked up the squealing tabby fluff and glared at Briarstar with the same cold eyes that Emberstar would in moons to come .
" You will regret this night . "
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As the Moonclan leader came to a pause , her breath began to quicken . She was ... crying .
" And I did . Every time I closed my eyes all I could think of was burying my best friend and sending her only kit away because it was the only thing I knew I could do . I think about how I couldn't provide for him , how he turned out the way he did because of his father's grudge ... I think about how every time Emberstar looks at me all I can see is everything wrong I've done as a leader in trying to do what I thought was right . "
Briarstar lowered her head , wiping a paw at her muzzle . There wasn't any cat , living or dead that knew about this anymore . Of the only four who did , two were dead , and she and Emberstar are the only two remaining , and he didn't even know the truth .
" Pinewhisker told Emberkit - Emberstar - that Rabbitstep was from Sunclan , and she had been out looking for nesting material when she started giving birth . That I was running a border patrol and left here there to suffer when I saw what was happening because I didn't approve of him as a Deputy ... " If she hadn't been so tired , some of that dim rage would've ignited in her bones ... but all she could manage was a sigh . " ... but the truth is , Emberstar's just a half clan cat that's been manipulated by his own father . It wouldn't matter if I told him now - he would never believe me . The damage has already been done . "
Thoughts still swirled in her mind as she tried to snuff out her moment of weakness in front of her friend .
" I know I was being brash . I regret it every moment of my life since that day . If I was just willing to be more calm , more understanding ... None of this would've happened ... I thought if she just cut ties in Moonclan , staying in Sunclan would've been easier for her - it was what she wanted . I never meant to be so foolish , or for any of it to happen ... and now I live with those consequences every day , and will until the day my spirit leaves this Island . "
It was clear that moment had completely changed Briarstar's way of leading Moonclan . She'd always been the one to be too understanding , too lenient , too this , too that ... And that was exactly the reason why . Now the truth was in the open ...
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Post by Jademist on Apr 17, 2021 4:19:42 GMT -5
βοΈ Willowsong nodded at Emberstar and sat down in the clearing to listen to his announcement. She knew he wasnβt going to be all too happy she spoke up at the gathering β but what else did he expect? It wasnβt like she was against him, or like she was siding with Briarstar. Besides, he knew she was one to speak up, which was part of the reason they had worked well together for moons. Oh well, sheβd have to see what the orange tom would tell her. Surely they could work something out.
βοΈ Pinestripe had been laying awake, waiting for the cats to return from the gathering. She hoped they had been able to discuss a solution to the medicine cat problem. Since Rainfernβs death sheβd been worried sick that something would happen to her unborn kits. She heaved herself from her nest to join the cats in the clearing, her hopeful green gaze set on the Sunclan leader. Her belly had become quite swollen already, at least the kits seemed to be growing well. With pain in her heart she had to lie down her mentor duties, her sister had now taken over as Amberpawβs mentor.
π Thistlepawβs ears perked up as he picked up the sounds of his clanmates returning from the gathering. From the buzz and the heated voices it sounded like it had been quite interesting. After a quick stretch he made his way over to Pinkpaw and Sagepaw. βHey guys, what happened?β He asked curiously, tilting his head slightly. Pinkpaw looked like she was ready to tear someone to shreds.
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Post by Sussuru on Apr 17, 2021 4:40:27 GMT -5
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Wavestep
Wavestep paid close attention to Briarstar, saying nothing until she was completely finished speaking. Suddenly, he felt like he understood much of what had transpired at the gathering and at gatherings of previous moons ... understood Emberstar's venom and the underlying grief that his leader saw when she looked at him. How one simple folly could still be affecting the clans all these moons later. Seeing Briarstar recount Rabbitstep and the horrible events that followed helped him to share in her grief even if it was only a fraction of what she had felt and still feels.
He let out a soft sigh, "Oh, Briarstar." He was not here to judge her for her past mistakes nor twist the truth like Pinewhisker once had. In that moment, all he really wanted to do was let her know that he understood.
The blue-grey tom pressed himself against Briarstar's side. His friend had poured out her heart, he wanted to say more than he was about to.
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Post by Sussuru on Apr 17, 2021 4:52:47 GMT -5
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Amberpaw
Amberpaw padded out of the apprentice's den. He had felt that the news of this gathering would be something he wanted to be awake for and sure enough, not all cats seemed to be happy with what had occurred. Spotting Pinestripe, he hurried over to her, surprised that Emberstar was calling a gathering so late. He noted that there were no Moonclan medicine cats following his clanmates into the clearing which was also somewhat surprising.
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Brightpaw
Brightpaw was already sitting by the apprentice's den when the Moonclan cats trailed in through the camp entrance. Quickly, he hurried up to join the small group of apprentices. "Yeah, anything interesting for this one?" He chimed in, noticing Pinkpaw's anger, but not registering a cause for it. |
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Post by Matfish on Apr 17, 2021 11:08:24 GMT -5
Woodflower padded back into the camp in shock. She decided to confide in Ravenwing for help to understand what happened. "Ravenwing," she began "Did you know about that? And more importantly, why did Emberstar not accept help? I know he's not fond of Briarstar, but thats no reason to let his Clan go on without a medicine-cat." She walked into the medicine den worryingly and started to pick some herbs off of the pile she had been ment to sort.
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Post by Mayhemβ’ on Apr 17, 2021 15:15:20 GMT -5
Briarstar had shaken away the last of her tears and leaned into Wavestep , wrapping a paw around his shoulders for a moment . She thanked Starclan every day that she had him around , and she knew he would be the perfect successor for Moonclan some day ...
She slowly began to rise to her paws , giving an appreciative nod before stepping off the log . " Thank you for listening , I'm sure this clears up a lot ... but please , remember , this secret has to stay with us . " There was a quiet , pleading look in her eyes . If the secret was ever to be shared again , it had to come from Briarstar herself .
Two two began the trek back to Moonclan camp , and Briarstar felt as though a huge weight had been taken off her shoulders , at least for now ... |
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Post by Sussuru on Apr 17, 2021 15:47:11 GMT -5
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Wavestep
"Of course, it stays here," Wavestep replied firmly, casting a look over his shoulder as they begun to pad back to camp. He would take it to Starclan if need be. He just hoped that between them they could prevent this cycle of hatred from going any further. "Do you plan to tell Emberstar the truth?" The question seemed moot. I doubt he'd listen. Not when it was his own father who fed him those lies in the first place. |
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Post by Mayhemβ’ on Apr 17, 2021 16:09:24 GMT -5
Briarstar had paused , if only for a moment . " Some day , perhaps . I don't think he'd listen , but ... he'll have to know some day I'm sure . " She slipped into camp and dipped her head to Wavestep before heading towards her den . She'd tell her clan of the gather's events at sunhigh . But now , she needed rest more than anything ... |
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Post by ππππππππππππ on Apr 17, 2021 16:34:11 GMT -5
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Ravenwing | with Woodflower
The older medicine cat looked to Woodflower. They looked thoughtful before shaking their head "His pride keeps him from accepting help. Having pride in your clan is necessary for a leader, but to this point..." they frowned "I am concerned for their health." there was no one to train an apprentice there either, it make them worry.
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Post by Ember34 on Apr 17, 2021 21:22:59 GMT -5
Sunclan
"The gathering headed early," Emberstar started. "I informed the other clan of Rainfern's death,, but let them know we are doing just fine without a medicine cat." He flicked his tail as he watched the cats below him. "Moonclan did not share any news. That is all." With that he sprang back down after giving a dismissive flick of an ear. he looked to Willowsong. "Follow me to my den," he commented to the deputy, his gaze turning to a slight glare.
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Post by Jademist on Apr 18, 2021 5:57:20 GMT -5
βοΈ Pinestripe just sat there, baffled, confused. Was this all? For a moment it was as if she was frozen. When Emberstar stepped down she felt her heart sank down with him. No medicine cat? No help? What about her kits? The queen felt helplessness, confusion and most of all fear washing over her in unstoppable waves, tugging at her along with the pregnancy hormones clouding her mind. For the past half moon she had waited, hoped and prayed to Starclan that she wouldnβt have to give birth alone, without help. It was her biggest fear; to lose kits again like sheβd lost Tigerpawβs siblings. She had trusted Emberstar to do the right thing, to stand up for her β she had been wrong, so, so wrong. It didnβt even look like he cared. It was like a storm came over her. With every inch of her body she tried to fight back the tears that wantend to escape from her green eyes, Amberpaw's warmth beside her being the only thing that kept her together for now.
In a heartbeat the swollen brown tabby sprang to her paws and pushed herself towards the front of the clearing, past her clanmates. βWhat about my kits! I wonβt lose them again!β It wasnβt her intention to scream but she couldnβt help herself, the words had left her maw before she knew. In the silence that came after, the weight of her last words settled in causing a few silent tears to roll down her grief-stricken face. It was too much - she'd rather die herself than lose the kits that grew in her belly. Without a medicine cat, what were the chances they would survive? Even after they came into this world?
βοΈ Willowsong had just turned around to move towards Emberstarβs den when Pinestripe had rushed forward, screaming hysterically. She could understand why her sister was scared and probably confused but she couldnβt really comprehend Pinestripeβs feelings right in this moment. It wasnβt like she ever bared kits herself after all. While she felt sympathy for her, it would probably be best to handle things calmly. The silence after Pinestripeβs scream seemed to last forever, so to tame the tension Willowsong scraped her throat. βPinestripe, please calm down.β Was this the smartest thing to say to a hysterical queen? Definitely not. βEmberstar and I will discuss a solution.β She added quickly, giving her ears an awkward flick. Hopefully Pinestripe would be somewhat relieved with this answer, at least for now.
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Post by Mayhemβ’ on Apr 18, 2021 11:29:57 GMT -5
As Dawn had pulled the sun back up into the sky , Briarstar knew she had to relay the events of the gathering with the rest of her clan . Taking a breath , she hopped up to her perch a bit easier than in days prior , and called out to her clanmates .
" Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey , gather beneath high branch for a meeting , " Her voice rang out amidst the clearing , and she waiting patiently for them to gather . At the very least , despite the grim outcome of the night before , Briarstar seemed like she was doing better after her talk with Wavestep . Perhaps not being the only one to know her secret helped her .
" Regrettably , I do not bring good new from last night's gathering , " Briarstar shook her head , " Rainfern's death has left Sunclan without a medicine cat , and Emberstar's pride has lead him to refuse my offer to temporarily send Woodflower to his clan to aid them . He didn't give me any inclination that he had a cat in mind , and thus has lead me to believe that he simply is too stubborn to accept help when it is needed ... that aside , " She lowered her head , as if dipping it in respect , " I implore you to keep your ears out for any cat that may need help from Sunclan . While we can't just give away resources we need , I know they have an expectant queen , and having no medicine cat to aid her causes me to worry deeply . We don't need to run to their defense over every scrape and bump , but should anything bad happen , we as a clan cannot turn a blind eye . "
She lifted her head and looked to her clanmates , " We may be two different clans , but we both belong to this Island . I hope you are understanding enough to see where I am coming from . "
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Post by Sussuru on Apr 18, 2021 11:38:25 GMT -5
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Amberpaw
Amberpaw trailed after his former mentor, looking rather worried on her behalf. Did Moonclan not offer us any aid? None whatsoever? He wasn't sure what he could do to help so he reached his tail up to stroke her shoulder in an attempt to calm her, scanning the clearing for Tigerpaw or Ripplecatcher all the while. It often surprised the young tom just how different Willowsong was from her sister. He just hoped that she meant what she said about finding a 'solution' or there really would be reason to be frightened.
Meadowsweet
Meadowsweet's head shot up at Pinestripe's scream. She spent a few moments hesitating after the exchange between the sisters, then walked up to the queen, looking uncomfortable. She wanted to tell her about Briarstar's offer and that she would be welcome in Moonclan for the duration of her pregnancy, but the idea of Emberstar finding out scared her slightly. She was well aware that she wasn't one of his favourite cats due to her kittypet heritage. But she deserves to know, doesn't she? "Pinestripe, come share something with me," she offered quickly, gesturing toward the fresh kill pile. |
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Post by ππππππππππππ on Apr 18, 2021 12:18:27 GMT -5
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Pinkpaw | with Briarstar
Pinkpaw saw what Briarstar was trying to get at, really she did. But it mad no sense to the young apprentice. Why should they offer help if Sunclan was just going to look down on them! If Emberstar continued to show nothing but disrespect, than should they not offer the same? She shook her head and scowled. Pinkpaw waited for Briarstar to jump down, hoping to speak with her mentor. Maybe they could train or something.
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Mallowpool | Sunclan Camp
She winced as Pinestripe called out. Mallowpool could understand why the other she-cat was so upset and frustrated. It must be scary to be in a situation like this. Mallowpool shook out her fur and stood straight, her usual expression on her face. She wasn't the type to feel down for long, but even she had to put on a facade sometimes. The warrior looked over to Meadowsweet when she called out, ears perked with interest. Emberstar hadn't mentioned that Moonclan had offered the queen a place to stay.
Koipaw | Sunclan Camp
All this drama went right over Koipaws head. All he could do was watch it go down with his ears pulled back. Whenever a kittypet got injured, they'd be taken to a twoleg den and come out better. There was never drama around it other than cats hating to go because it was a scary experience. Though, Koipaw was too young when he first went to really remember what had happened.
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Post by Mayhemβ’ on Apr 18, 2021 12:43:34 GMT -5
Briarstar's eyes had rested on the perturbed looking Pinkpaw as she leaped back down to the forest floor . She raised her eyebrows as she approached her , tipping her head to the side . She had a feeling she knew why the apprentice looked upset , but she wanted to hear it for herself .
" You look like you've got something on your mind . Care to go for a walk ? Perhaps we can squeeze in a bit of training . " |
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Golden Deer Leader
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Post by Ember34 on Apr 18, 2021 14:27:45 GMT -5
Sunclan
Emberstar looked at Punestripe waiting for the she cat to be down yelling. "We have plenty of cats here that can help," he commented. "I'm sure you and your kits will be fine." He flicked his tail, what was with these two she cats. He flicked his ear to Meadowsweet. "Go and rest now, Pinestripe." He walked away from the expecting queen, he would work something out with Willowsong, he was sure there was some she cat in the clan that had kits that could help with the delivery.
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Post by Jademist on Apr 18, 2021 15:38:34 GMT -5
βοΈ Tigerpawβs head shot up at a familiar scream that ran through the Sunclan camp. Moments before she had been dreaming peacefully about running after some sort of rodent. Now she quickly blinked the sleep out of her amber eyes and moved out of the apprentices den. A clan meeting seemed to have just finished up and in the front she could see her motherβs panicked face. Her heart wrenched at the sight of her. The apprentice searched for Amberpawβs gaze, exchanging a questioning glance with him as she padded up to them. She was thankful that he had been there to comfort her. From the sound of Emberstar it didnβt look like her mom would have the stress-free pregnancy she had so much desired.
βοΈ βYou wouldnβt understand.β Pinestripe meowed softly to Willowsong. It wasnβt meant to mean-spirited but it was the plain truth. Willowsong didnβt know what it was like to give life to small bundles of fur. Her sister had always been awkward around her during her pregnancies, Pinestripe guessed she just didnβt know how to compose herself around kits and the like. Which might stemmed from things in the past. She swiped a paw over her face to wipe away the leftover tears and at Amberpawβs touch the distressed queen settled down a little. It wasnβt like her to cause a scene. Starclan knew she hated confrontation, but for her kits and loved ones, sheβd do anything. Emberstarβs words fell on deaf ears, she felt hollow inside. Helpless. But she was not alone, she never was. After shooting both apprentices thankful glances for coming to check on her she hobbled after Meadowsweet, wondering what it was she wanted to tell her.
βοΈ Willowsong ripped her blue gaze away from her sister. Pinestripe was right; she didnβt understand. Her words hit her right where it hurt. She didnβt get to play perfect little family with the one she loved because of her - but that was in the past. Pinestripe had her fair share of hurt in her life. She wasnβt envious of what her sister had been through. If only she realized how much Willowsong was willing to put on the line for her. Even if it didnβt always look that way. She would leave the others to fuss over her right now. Quickly she made her way after Emberstar and into the leaderβs den, sitting down with her brown tail curled over her paws. Ready to receive the inevitable scolding.
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Post by Matfish on Apr 18, 2021 15:38:51 GMT -5
Woodflower walked over to the clearing as Briarstar called a clan meeting. None of what was said suprised her, althogh she saw some looks from the other cats of MoonClan. After the meeting, she walked over to Ravenwing. "Im worried." she said, not bothering to announce her presence. "I think we should find a way to help SunClan anyway. Even if we have to march into their camp, we need to help Pinestripe. I think we should disscuss it with Briarstar later, when shes done training. Will you come with me?
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Post by Sussuru on Apr 18, 2021 16:01:40 GMT -5
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Amberpaw
Amberpaw watched Meadowsweet lead Pinestripe away as he awkwardly shifted his paws. Should he follow them? Or would he just be getting in the way? Meadowsweet hadn't spoken to him. Finally, he spotted Tigerpaw walking out of the apprentice's den and his mind was made for him. "Tigerpaw," he meowed, turning to face her, "everything's going wrong." His concern was plain on his face though he made an effort to swallow it and look calmer
Meadowsweet
Meadowsweet ushered the other older she-cat towards the side of the camp, picking up a couple of small fish on the way. When they were settled, she glanced around to check that no-one in their immediate vicinity was listening. "I'm sorry about this, Pinestripe, I really am. It's just there's something... that I think you ought to know," She dropped her voice. The worst Emberstar could do was scold her; she had nothing to fear yet her worry still remained. "Emberstar didn't mention everything that was said at the gathering. Actually... after Briarstar offered to send one of their medicine cats over and Emberstar refused, Briarstar said that you would be welcome over in Moonclan for the time being. And, well, whilst I would be incredibly sad to see you go, I think you should consider it." |
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Post by ππππππππππππ on Apr 18, 2021 16:01:59 GMT -5
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Pinkpaw | with Briarstar
The apprentice perked up at the idea of doing some training "Yeah! Let's go!" she jumped to her paws. Pinkpaw was still mad, but still young enough that just the mention of training did wonders for her mood. Even with everything going on, she was still as eager as always to keep her position as the most promising apprentice, self appointed.
Ravenwing | with Woodflower
They looked up as Woodflower made an appearance "We must be careful with what we choose to do. I want to help her as much as you, but if we do something to set off Emberstar things could get worse." they nodded "But I do want to help. However, until their queen comes to us I am not sure there is much we can do." Ravenwing was a realist, especially now. It would be tragic for something to go wrong, but they also couldn't do anything to mess with the general peace bewteen clans that seemed to get shakier and shakier with every passing moon.
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