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Post by kittyking2 on Feb 12, 2022 21:27:59 GMT -5
"Shadowheart, there were some remains f-from a fox" Finchpaw said, shivering a little when mentioning the fearsome predator. "I think it might be a sign from Starclan, I think you should see it" Finchapw said.
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Post by Dawnmist on Feb 12, 2022 21:37:27 GMT -5
Shadowheart froze, it’s already starting. He stepped towards the apprentice, “yes show me,” he mewed urgently and waited for him to lead the way. It was a good thing that he had let the apprentice take a breath, it could be a sign that could convince Redstar to finally do something.
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Post by kittyking2 on Feb 12, 2022 22:12:47 GMT -5
"Follow me" he said, bounding back towards the remains. Shadowheart seemed nervous, I thought foxes were a regular thing! What if this is a sign of our doom......no, that's impossible Taigaclan warriors are brave and honest! They'd say if something was wrong he thought. HE then shook the thoughts out of his head, how could he think of the warriors as unloyal?
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Post by bumbleking on Feb 12, 2022 23:12:31 GMT -5
Spottedtail went to follow, her anxiety making her want to stick close to her kit just in case, but she paused as she remembered Darkcloud's words. Someone ought to tell Redstar, before any more patrols or hunting parties went out -- just in case. Between the fisher and now this fox, it was best to be cautious until Shadowheart returned with news. "You go on," she said to Finchpaw and Shadowheart. "I'll run back to camp to warn the others." With a last wave of her tail, Spottedtail dashed off into the undergrowth.
She arrived quickly back at camp, startling a dozing Hareleap as she darted inside. "Redstar?" she called, a note of urgency in her voice, scanning the cats in the clearing for their leader.
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Post by Reden on Feb 12, 2022 23:25:07 GMT -5
Redstar's ear perked up at the sound of his name, he glanced from behind Sparrowsong to see Spottedtail, "I'm sorry Sparrowsong, it seems I'm quite popular today." He said, only half joking, "remember what I said. Now, if you would excuse me." He mewed politely, stepping away to walk over to Spottedtail.
"Spottedtail, why don't we talk over at Shadowheart's den." He suggested, ushering her over to the currently vacant den, making sure no eyes were watching them, "what's wrong?" He asked, glancing back as the entered the medicine cat den. He felt like a rogue, sneaking around in his own camp, but it couldn't be helped. He had to protect everyone, that was his job as their leader.
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Post by bumbleking on Feb 12, 2022 23:51:34 GMT -5
Spottedtail dipped her head in acknowledgement and followed after Redstar, speaking only when they were safely sequestered in the hollow of the medicine cat's tree trunk. "During a hunt," she said carefully, "I came across signs that a predator had been in the area. A dead hare and the smell of a fox, about a day old. Shadowheart and Finchpaw are examining it now -- Finchpaw felt it could be a sign from Starclan. I thought it best to come back and warn you, and any cats looking to leave camp. With the attack just yesterday..." She trailed off in concern.
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Post by Dawnmist on Feb 13, 2022 0:04:27 GMT -5
Shadowheart observed the fox once Finchpaw directed where the body was, it was clearly a sign for the young apprentice to find. He glanced over to Finchpaw and signaled him to follow him, “very well Finchpaw, once we get back to the camp I need to speak to Redstar, alone.” He mewed to him, wanting him to know he couldn’t further dissect this situation.
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Post by kittyking2 on Feb 13, 2022 0:20:03 GMT -5
"But!" Finchpaw said, before rushing after his mentor "Can you a least tell me what it means? The hare I mean" he said.
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Post by Reden on Feb 13, 2022 0:31:25 GMT -5
Redstar blinked, processing what she was saying before he shook his head, "I wouldn't worry Spottedtail. Leaf-bare was hard on the entire forest, not just our clan. I'm sure that it was just passing through." He told her gently, his heart, however, was racing, he needed this to be fixed, but he didn't know how. Why in Starclan's name was this happening to him? Was it divine punishment? He urged those thoughts away and placed his attention back on the warrior in front of him. "Finchpaw is a young eager apprentice, I'm sure he is just wanting to be sure that he would not miss a message if it ever were to come. But a dead hare isn't the most uncommon sight. Perhaps it got scared off by the fisher before it could finish. Starclan would surely give us a more clear sign. Opposed to something that would be so easily missed."
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Post by Dawnmist on Feb 13, 2022 0:34:49 GMT -5
Shadowheart shook his head, “I’m sorry to tell you that it means nothing, but I still have something I need to speak with him about. Play with the other apprentices, you won’t get to play forever.” He mewed kindly to the apprentice as they approached the camp. The idea that the hare was a sign needed to be shut down, there was no way the others could find out. If the cats that witnessed the lynx sees as much as a little sign they’ll be on Shadowhearts and Redstars tails.
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Post by bumbleking on Feb 13, 2022 1:13:47 GMT -5
Spottedtail's fur had been prickling with nerves behind her shoulders and along her spine, but at Redstar's words the slight raising of her hackles eased as her worries were soothed. What Redstar said made sense, and had even been something she partially considered. It also had the benefit of being something that she was eager to believe. She dipped her head again. "You're right, Redstar, of course. I suppose on the heels of the fisher attack I'm just on edge."
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Post by Reden on Feb 13, 2022 1:21:38 GMT -5
"We all are." He said to Spottedtail with a gentle tone, taking a deep breath, glad that she seemed less nervous than before. He caught the scent of Shadowheart, hoping that the medicine cat would be reasonable this time. Their last discussion had left a foul taste in his mouth. He knew Shadowheart was a kind, good cat, but that was also his weakness. Sometimes it was best to hide the truth from others. "I'm sure that everything will be fine, Spottedtail. I know that the past few moons have been difficult, but now is the time that we recover and regain our strength." He added, glancing out of the entrance of the medicine cat den, curious if Shadowheart will walk by-not realizing that his leader was not in his den. He was sure Finchpaw was having a difficult time as well, but he was confident that Shadowheart would look out for his apprentice.
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Post by Jademist on Feb 13, 2022 8:27:38 GMT -5
(Sorry for the long wait!)
Bramblepaw was crouching low through the grass, following after the scenttrail of a vole. She was unaware of Finchpaw, Spottedtail and Darkcloud talking a few taillengths away, her focus fully taken by the chance of bringing a piece of prey home to camp. After a few more steps she closed in on the unfortunate looking animal. It was a scrawny little vole, almost not worth the catch. However she wanted to show her mentor that her hunting skills had improved so she was determined to take this sad looking rodent with her. She inched a few whiskerlengts closer and bursted out in a sudden leap. Her paws hit the vole right where she had aimed. A rush of pride came over her and she quickly delivered a killing bite. With the vole in her jaws she perked her head up, trying to spot the patrol in the tall grass. She kept her tail high; maybe Darkcloud and Spottedtail could spot her by her striped tailtip.
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Post by kittyking2 on Feb 13, 2022 10:18:54 GMT -5
Shadowheart shook his head, “I’m sorry to tell you that it means nothing, but I still have something I need to speak with him about. Play with the other apprentices, you won’t get to play forever.” He mewed kindly to the apprentice as they approached the camp. The idea that the hare was a sign needed to be shut down, there was no way the others could find out. If the cats that witnessed the lynx sees as much as a little sign they’ll be on Shadowhearts and Redstars tails. "Riiiiiight" Finchpaw said, doubting that an attack by a predator so soon after another could be a coincidence. "I'm gonna go find Sunpaw" he said, padding off towards the apprentice den. He stuck his head inside "Sunpaw?" |
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Post by Reden on Feb 13, 2022 10:31:04 GMT -5
(Sunpaw is out hunting)
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Post by kittyking2 on Feb 13, 2022 11:03:05 GMT -5
(He was just looking for her)
Finchpaw heard no answer. She must be out hunting, maybe I can help! Finchpaw thought. Finchpaw bounded out of camp, excited to spend time with Sunpaw.
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Post by Jademist on Feb 13, 2022 11:56:32 GMT -5
(Kitty did you reply with Mudface to Lionpaw?)
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Post by Reden on Feb 13, 2022 11:59:48 GMT -5
(Just clarifying her loaction, it’s been a few pages since I last rp’ed her  ) Darkcloud followed Bramblepaw’s scent, eventually able to spot her tail tail amongst the grass. Carefully, as to not scare her or any nearby prey, he made his way around so that she would be able to spot him coming towards her. He debated what they should do, Spottedtail seemed confident that the fox was long gone, and the clan desperately needed prey. “Bramblepaw, show me what you’ve caught.” He purred, trying to not let his anxiety show. If she had a decent amount, it would be best to return to camp. He was sure Shadowheart would need his support when talking to Redstar. The black tom could tell she had caught a coke, making his stomach twist eagerly, he fought away the hunger. The clan must come first. — Sunpaw hissed when she missed a finch, watching the small bird disappeared among the branches of the cedars. “Fox dung.” She hissed, irritated that her mistake had cost the clan precious prey. Her tail swished, showing her frustration. She had to do better, she had promised Hareleap a nice piece of prey as thanks, but that promise seemed like she may have to break that promise. She glanced around, hoping Fallingsky was having better luck than she was. Her ears twitch, listening for any prey that may be hiding, hoping that her missed kill hadn’t scared any away. |
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Post by kittyking2 on Feb 13, 2022 13:00:28 GMT -5
(Kitty did you reply with Mudface to Lionpaw?) (Wich interaction?) |
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Post by kittyking2 on Feb 13, 2022 13:02:39 GMT -5
Finchpaw watched Sunpaw from the bushes, not wishing to disturb her hunt. Though when she missed the finch, he leaped out of the bushes onto Sunpaw. "Hah! I got you!" he said playfully.
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Post by bumbleking on Feb 13, 2022 13:16:34 GMT -5
Spottedtail was relieved, to say the least, that Redstar was so calm and level-headed. He had led them through the hard leaf-bare, and he would lead them through to newleaf and a renewed prosperity. She purred in appreciation, her tail swishing behind her. "Thank you, Redstar." Glancing around the medicine cat den, she said, "Shadowheart will probably want to speak to you when he returns. Would you like me to warn other cats about the fox, just in case, or do you think that would cause undue panic?" She would follow Redstar's judgement on this matter; he knew best.
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Post by Reden on Feb 13, 2022 13:39:34 GMT -5
Sunpaw jumped when the tom leaped out at her, claws out, ready to fight off another fisher. When she realized who it was, her tail puffing up, "Finchpaw, you're going to scare away all of the prey." she scolded, her tail swishing back and forth. How come every apprentice except for herself still insisted on acting like kits. She signed, still feeling the sting of frustration, from her failed hunting attempted, and now Finchpaw was trying to play. "I don't have tome to play right now." She told him, trying to sound stern, though she found that she still sounded like a whining kit. She tried to listen to anymore prey, but between her failed attempt to catch that bird and Finchpaw scaring her, everything seemed to be hiding away. She groaned, desperately trying to catch the scent of any other prey. "Shouldn't you be with Shadowheart? Don't tell me that you are trying to become a warrior now?" She asked, only half teasing.
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Redstar quickly shook his head, "I think it would be best to keep this between us. The clan is still in shock. I will discuss with Shadowheart and Darkcloud." He advised the she-cat, feeling panicked again. No one could know. She could image how they would feel at the thought of being over ran with predators. The red cat glanced around. "Make sure Finchpaw knows. I know how... outspoken he can be. I trust as his mother, you will be able to get him to understand that sometimes, it's best to leave some things unspoken." He requested politely. Spottedtail was a good warrior, she always seemed to trust his word. He would forever be appreciative of that. "I think Shadowheart walked by...Did you tell Darkcloud?"
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Post by Jademist on Feb 13, 2022 14:20:16 GMT -5
(Kitty did you reply with Mudface to Lionpaw?) (Wich interaction?) (They were out training but we could just say they returned to camp) |
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Post by bumbleking on Feb 13, 2022 14:35:01 GMT -5
Spottedtail nodded. "I'll speak with Finchpaw." She glanced out the den entrance at the mention of Shadowheart, but her attention was drawn back to Redstar at his question. "I made Darkcloud aware that there had been a fox in the area, yes. He's still out hunting with Bramblepaw, I believe -- there didn't seem to be any immediate danger." She glanced out at the camp again. "If Shadowheart is back, Finchpaw will be too. I'll go see if I can find him now, if there's nothing else...?"
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Guard duty, Hareleap was quick to remember, was exceedingly boring. He'd dozed off in the lull of activity, the sunlight warming his fur, and only Spottedtail rushing into camp had jolted him back into wakefulness. Then Shadowheart and Finchpaw came in, practically right on her tail, and Finchpaw went directly out again! Hareleap shook his head, twitching his whiskers in amusement. Finchpaw had enough energy to rival Hareleap when he was an apprentice; funny to see in a medicine cat, especially when contrasted with Shadowheart's calmer nature. Maybe he's off to gather some herbs. Really energetically.
He glanced around the camp, searching for some other cat to pester to alleviate his boredom.
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Post by Jademist on Feb 13, 2022 14:51:36 GMT -5
Bramblepaw's golden gaze lit up when she spotted her mentor. With her tail held high she trotted over to him, oblivious to his anxiousness. She dropped the scrawny vole at his feet. Where she had been proud a few moments ago, now she was starting to doubt her catch as she looked at how tiny it seemed laying at Darkcloud's paws. "I know it's not much but.. it's someting I guess." She flicked her ears, hoping that her mentor wouldn't be disappointed.
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Lionpaw padded into camp, the squirrel he caught earlier hanging from his jaws. He dropped it off at the freshkill pile, surely it could make one of his hungry clanmates happy. Now that he had fullfilled his duty for the morning he could take some time ro relax, right? Giving his frontlegs a stretch he glanced around camp. Hmmm.. Hareleap was on guard duty. He might as well go chat with the tom and help him guard. That way it would seem like he was doing something but he'd actually be relaxing anyway. A flawless plan. "Working hard or hardly working?" The golden tom grinned as he padded up to the warrior.
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Post by kittyking2 on Feb 13, 2022 15:15:22 GMT -5
Sunpaw jumped when the tom leaped out at her, claws out, ready to fight off another fisher. When she realized who it was, her tail puffing up, "Finchpaw, you're going to scare away all of the prey." she scolded, her tail swishing back and forth. How come every apprentice except for herself still insisted on acting like kits. She signed, still feeling the sting of frustration, from her failed hunting attempted, and now Finchpaw was trying to play. "I don't have tome to play right now." She told him, trying to sound stern, though she found that she still sounded like a whining kit. She tried to listen to anymore prey, but between her failed attempt to catch that bird and Finchpaw scaring her, everything seemed to be hiding away. She groaned, desperately trying to catch the scent of any other prey. "Shouldn't you be with Shadowheart? Don't tell me that you are trying to become a warrior now?" She asked, only half teasing. -- Redstar quickly shook his head, "I think it would be best to keep this between us. The clan is still in shock. I will discuss with Shadowheart and Darkcloud." He advised the she-cat, feeling panicked again. No one could know. She could image how they would feel at the thought of being over ran with predators. The red cat glanced around. "Make sure Finchpaw knows. I know how... outspoken he can be. I trust as his mother, you will be able to get him to understand that sometimes, it's best to leave some things unspoken." He requested politely. Spottedtail was a good warrior, she always seemed to trust his word. He would forever be appreciative of that. "I think Shadowheart walked by...Did you tell Darkcloud?" Finchpaw frowned. "He......needed to talk to Redstar" He said cautiously. "And I'm not gonna scar the prey away! Not like you could catch any anyway" he said jokingly. |
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Post by Dawnmist on Feb 13, 2022 15:23:35 GMT -5
Shadowheart stomped towards Redstar, seeing that he was by the medicine den Anyways. He kept his composure and dipped his head at his leader, “Redstar, we need to talk again,” he mewed seriously. He didn’t know how to Convice the leader that this was a serious situation and he needed to act on it. No sign from StarClan should ever be ignored.
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Post by Reden on Feb 13, 2022 15:35:52 GMT -5
Oakstrike padded back to the nursery, hoping to see Badgerclaw. Badgerclaw looked up at Oakstrike as he entered the shelter. "Hey Badgerclaw" he said, "What are you up to?" he asked. Badgerclaw smiled "I was just going to show the kits the camp, if you would like to help me" she said. Is this for Tempestclan? |
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Post by kittyking2 on Feb 13, 2022 16:19:06 GMT -5
(Crap i'm an idiot, let me delete that)
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Post by bumbleking on Feb 14, 2022 1:14:06 GMT -5
Spottedtail's ears pricked forward as Shadowheart entered the medicine cat den. "Excuse me," she murmured politely, backing away to let the medicine cat and leader speak privately. She re-emerged back into the camp, glancing over the serene goings-on inside it; you almost couldn't tell what had happened here only yesterday. At a glance she didn't see Finchpaw. He's probably gone out again, she thought with amusement, and sat to wait by the medicine cat den.
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Hareleap purred at Lionpaw's approach. "I am hard at work, obviously," he said, puffing his chest out. "It's a warrior's duty to protect the clan, isn't it? That's what I'm doing." He settled more comfortably on his haunches, wrapping his tail over his paws, and sent Lionpaw a wink. "Protecting the clan." Hareleap jerked his chin at the fresh-kill pile where Lionpaw had deposited his kill. "Good hunting? I barely caught a mouse's whisker when I went out earlier."
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