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Post by Reden on Feb 2, 2022 18:20:37 GMT -5
Sunpaw watched the exchanged, staying quiet as the elder spoke. Quietly, she took a step closer to the medicine cat apprentice. "If this will get you in trouble, maybe we should train later?" She suggested, speaking low enough for the elder to not hear her.
Darkcloud walked into the clearing from the back of the camp, a defeated expression on his face. He had tried to talk to Redstar, but the cat would not budge on his decision. The black cat took a deep breath and fixed his expression to a more neutral one, deciding he would talk to Shadowheart about it later. Maybe the medicine cat could find a way to fix this situation. He glanced around, noting that everyone seemed in a good mood. He was glad the truth was still being kept, he had expected one of the cats to have mentioned what truly happened, but it seemed his fears were unfounded. "Bramblepaw." He called to the apprentice, his fluffy tail swishing to summon her over. "We will be hunting for this morning." He told the cat, looking to see if anyone else wanted to join. He would feel better in a group, especially after what the lynx had said.
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Post by bumbleking on Feb 2, 2022 20:52:59 GMT -5
Spottedtail sat under the curl of a large root of the cedar tree, watching activity in the camp increase. It was a relief that things were returning to normal after the chaos of the fisher attack, she thought, her tail-tip flicking. Let's hope that's the only thing StarClan has in store for us -- this leaf-bare has been hard enough already. She watched Finchpaw and Sunpaw with amusement, a purr rumbling low in her throat, before hearing Darkcloud's call to his apprentice. She rose to her paws and gave an arching stretch before padding over to the deputy. "Looking for company?" she asked.
Hareleap shouldered his way into camp, trying not to let his bristling irritation show. His solo hunt hadn't been as successful as he'd have liked: he had only a skinny mouse to show for the morning's efforts, barely enough to fill an apprentice's mouth. He dropped it on the fresh kill pile nevertheless, picking his head up and glancing around the clearing.
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Feb 2, 2022 23:26:11 GMT -5
Silverfrost glances up and flicks her ear at him. "Yes, so far but that could change." She remarked though she said somewhat sarcastically. "My brothers still need to wake up and some cat will say something mouse-brained. What about you?" She asked.
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Post by ✦ GreatSwiftFoxz太阳的✦ on Feb 3, 2022 7:34:10 GMT -5
Swiftfox walked out of the camp, towards to Silver Falls. She licked her jaws to the scent of clear water. Her eyes got a shimmer among the water that shined ahead. She felt her mouth was drier than ever, she crouched near the water to take a sip. Her body felt cold with the brilliant taste of water. Water has never taste so good!. The elderly she-cat kept drinking, she felt like something was behind her. She felt two pair of eyes burning into her pelt. It made her uncomfy. Swiftfox flicked her ear, and turned around in a defensive stance letting out a low snarl, to surprise her attacker. "I may be ol' but I can still fight!" the old she-cat hissed. But nothing was in sight, she tasted the air with her noise. The only scent she smelled was a squirrel. She coiled back in relief, and went back to drinking water. She still felt a presence behind her. Something is stalking her.
The she-cat paused, what could be stalking her among this place? She shuddered, until she heard something emerging from the bushes. She turned around, but before she could do anything. She got slammed against the ground with something thudding her head. She sniffed the air quickly, and it smelled the horrible scent of something dying. She opened her eyes to see a fox on top of her. The fox had her pinned, the she-cat couldn't resist the weight and fell helplessly in the fox's grip. She lashed out her claws and slashed the fox's muzzle. But in horrible attempt, the fox bit down her paw. Swiftfox shriek in agony, as the fox let go of her paw and grab her by the neck. And shaking her around like a toy. She felt it's teeth, tearing into her neck. Swiftfox yowled for help, but it ended quickly in a cut. The she-cat was motionless, as blood gushed out of her neck. The fox prickled their ears, not knowing how much can prey make noises. The fox however threw down the elder, with no taste of eating the she-cat. The fox padded away from the elders body. As she laid limp in the clearing, her eyes shut closed. Screeching for the help that never came.
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Post by kittyking2 on Feb 3, 2022 8:13:25 GMT -5
Sunpaw watched the exchanged, staying quiet as the elder spoke. Quietly, she took a step closer to the medicine cat apprentice. "If this will get you in trouble, maybe we should train later?" She suggested, speaking low enough for the elder to not hear her. "Maybe we can try tomorrow, I need to make sure Swiftfox is doing what I told her" he said, padding off towards Switfox's scent. He smelled the stench of death, he ran to Swiftfox. His eyes grew wide when he saw what had happened to the elder. |
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Post by ✦ GreatSwiftFoxz太阳的✦ on Feb 3, 2022 10:55:14 GMT -5
Swiftfox eyes opened to the scent of Finchpaw. "Finch...paw.." the elder meowed slowly, as blood leaked from her throat. "You need to- run- now, fox...is here" Swiftfox laid her head down. She ignored the blazing pain of agony, stinging around her throat.
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Post by ✦ GreatSwiftFoxz太阳的✦ on Feb 3, 2022 10:57:59 GMT -5
Swiftfox clenched her teeth, until darkness followed her gaze. She closed her eyes, she was dead.
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Post by Jademist on Feb 3, 2022 11:37:15 GMT -5
Bramblepaw's ears perked up once she heard Darkcloud's voice and she quickly trotted over to her mentor. She nodded dutifully and gave the tom a questioning glance when they didn't leave right away. "Are we going on a patrol-" She trailed off when she heard Spottedtail's voice, the she-cat almost seemed to have appeared out of nowhere. Or maybe it was just because the warrior approached from behind her. Either way, the apprentice was a little startled. She was glad her father wasn't joining them, she always felt embarassed around the tom because of his behavior. With a few swift licks she smoothed over her striped fur, hoping the other's didn't notice the slight raise of her pelt.
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Lionpaw trotted after Mudface, his eyes going from one place to another. At Mudface's question he lifted his nose in the air, taking in the fresh air of the forest. After a short time of focussing he picked up the faint scent of a squirrel. "I smell trees.. and uh.. air. And I guess I smell food too." He gave his mentor a sheepish smile.
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Post by Reden on Feb 3, 2022 12:59:31 GMT -5
(Please talk to me before adding sudden plots. We have the plot page to suggest ideas. This is so that it doesn’t mess up someone else’s plans. Thank you. We just had a fisher attack so a fox is a bit too much too soon. I’m totally fine with adding or changing plots, but there are a lot of people in this rp so it needs to be discussed on the plot page first.)
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Post by ✦ GreatSwiftFoxz太阳的✦ on Feb 3, 2022 15:14:59 GMT -5
(Please talk to me before adding sudden plots. We have the plot page to suggest ideas. This is so that it doesn’t mess up someone else’s plans. Thank you. We just had a fisher attack so a fox is a bit too much too soon. I’m totally fine with adding or changing plots, but there are a lot of people in this rp so it needs to be discussed on the plot page first.) I understand, and I gotcha, I didn't knew at first however. Is it okay if I can leave Swiftfox dead for now? |
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Post by kittyking2 on Feb 3, 2022 15:49:58 GMT -5
Bramblepaw's ears perked up once she heard Darkcloud's voice and she quickly trotted over to her mentor. She nodded dutifully and gave the tom a questioning glance when they didn't leave right away. "Are we going on a patrol-" She trailed off when she heard Spottedtail's voice, the she-cat almost seemed to have appeared out of nowhere. Or maybe it was just because the warrior approached from behind her. Either way, the apprentice was a little startled. She was glad her father wasn't joining them, she always felt embarassed around the tom because of his behavior. With a few swift licks she smoothed over her striped fur, hoping the other's didn't notice the slight raise of her pelt. ---- Lionpaw trotted after Mudface, his eyes going from one place to another. At Mudface's question he lifted his nose in the air, taking in the fresh air of the forest. After a short time of focussing he picked up the faint scent of a squirrel. "I smell trees.. and uh.. air. And I guess I smell food too." He gave his mentor a sheepish smile. Mudface nodded. "Yes food. Good enough" he said. He followed the scent some ways and then turned to ask his apprentice a question. "Sniff again, see how it smells fresher? It's close by" he said. |
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Post by kittyking2 on Feb 3, 2022 15:54:44 GMT -5
(Please talk to me before adding sudden plots. We have the plot page to suggest ideas. This is so that it doesn’t mess up someone else’s plans. Thank you. We just had a fisher attack so a fox is a bit too much too soon. I’m totally fine with adding or changing plots, but there are a lot of people in this rp so it needs to be discussed on the plot page first.) (I'll wait till we confirm it or disaprove to continue Finchpaw's ineraction) |
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Post by Reden on Feb 3, 2022 18:00:56 GMT -5
kittyking2 Talked to ✦ GreatSwiftFoxz太阳的✦ in pm. The fox will hold off for now, Swiftfox will stay alive for now. Just so that it doesn't take away from the clan's false sense of security. The plot thread does not have to be exact, its just a vague idea of how the story COULD go, for example, someone who fought the fisher could tell the clan what happened or go after Hollow, or investigate. Thus changing the plot thread. Just discuss things with everyone before going ahead with bigger plot ideas, if you are too shy to share it on the plot thread then message me and I'll help plan it out. I want everyone to be able to enjoy and follow the rp)
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Post by Reden on Feb 3, 2022 18:09:07 GMT -5
Darkcloud smiled and nodded at Spottedtail. "I was just about to take Bramblepaw out for a hunt, I wanted to see if anyone else wanted to join." The tom's eyes followed Hareleap and the small mouse he carried, feeling anxiety build up. Small prey means many didn't survive winter, meaning that new leaf may not be as bountiful as the clan was hoping. Many in the clan may stay skinny and weak until birds returned closer to greenleaf. The black tom quickly attempted to hide his concern, all they could do right now was try their best to survive. Everyone in the clan was distracted by the good news that Redstar announced, so he thought it wad best to stay silent regarding his new concerns. "Are you ready to go?" He asked Bramblepaw, ignoring her startled expression, he was sure she would be embarrassed if he mentioned it.
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Post by bumbleking on Feb 3, 2022 18:46:22 GMT -5
Spottedtail noted the apprentice's startled reaction and blinked apologetically -- she hadn't realized she'd been so quiet on her approach. She didn't otherwise comment, not wishing to embarrass her. She gave Darkcloud a nod, signalling she'd accompany them. It's probably best if we stick to larger hunting and patrol parties for now, she thought, just to be safe. She shuddered to think of another attack like what happened to Fallingsky and poor Sunpaw. The fisher had been killed, of course, but that didn't mean there couldn't be others -- or worse.
Or perhaps the attack on the camp had simply made her paranoid.
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Post by Jademist on Feb 4, 2022 7:01:07 GMT -5
"Yes." Bramblepaw meowed and mustered up a small smile. She was glad to get out of camp and it was always good to get to see two experienced cats in action. Especially because she looked up to the both of them. It would be a great learning moment for her. Besides, that way the attention wasn't fully on herself. She waited for Darkcloud and Spottedtail to take the lead.
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Lionpaw did as he was told and took in another breath of air. The squirrel couldn't be far off. He nodded at Mudface. "Should I take a swipe at it?" He asked, his voice low as not to scare their prey away. It wasn't his first time trying to get a hold onto a squirrel, though he hadn't had much succes with killing the fast and agile creatures yet.
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Post by kittyking2 on Feb 4, 2022 7:54:39 GMT -5
"Ok what you want to do is crouch until you get close enough and leap at it, if it runs up a tree, leap in front of it so you can block his way to the tree" Mudface said quietly.
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Post by bumbleking on Feb 4, 2022 14:37:31 GMT -5
Hareleap watched Finchpaw leave, then noted that Sunpaw was now alone in the clearing. Mischief sparked in his yellow eyes and, still by the fresh-kill pile, he crouched and wiggled in place for a moment before launching himself at top speed across the camp. "Hey, Sunpaw!" he yowled, springing at the apprentice with his paws out. "Think fast!"
[ since they'd have been apprentices at the same time, i hope it's safe to assume that this is something that's happened before, lol. hareleap and sunpaw's personalities are very starkly opposed and i think it's funny ]
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Post by kittyking2 on Feb 4, 2022 17:52:55 GMT -5
Finchpaw walked up to see the elder drinking water. He smiled and turned to go back to camp, Shadowheart must need him for something by now.
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Post by Reden on Feb 4, 2022 18:49:46 GMT -5
Darkcloud nodded, glad that both cats seemed determined to go hunting. "Very well, shall we go to the tundra then circle back up?" He suggested, hoping that the tundra would provide them with decent luck while hunting. Surely some prey, be it mice or hares, could be found. Even if everything they caught was skinny, if they hunted enough, they may be able to go another moon without much worry. He walked towards the camp entrance, feeling his paws tingle with anxiety as they departed from the camp. His mind flashing to the strange lynx and the warning it gave. The warning we are ignoring... He thought, though he soon focused back to the mission at hand, finding prey.
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Sunpaw released a gasp when she was tackled, though when she realized who it was, she released a loud groan. "Get off of me, Harepaw." She hissed, pawing the top of the cat's head playfully. "Oh...Hareleap" She corrected with a grumble. If Hareleap was a warrior, then they needed to start acting like it. "You're not a kit you know. You can get in a lot trouble for acting like that. You're just as bad as Lionpaw." She told him, her tone a bit snooty, but her intentions were for his best interest. If he didn't start acting like a warrior, everyone would still see him as an apprentice.
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Post by bumbleking on Feb 4, 2022 19:52:38 GMT -5
Hareleap snapped his jaws at Sunpaw playfully, undeterred by her reprimand, and slid off her to flop onto his side with a laugh. "Oh, lighten up, Sunpaw," he said, licking a paw and grooming his crooked whiskers. "You act like warriors aren't allowed to ever have fun. Besides," he rolled onto his back to look at her upside down, paws in the air. "I think I'd know a bit more about being a warrior, don't you think? When's your warrior ceremony, anyway?"
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"It's as good a place as any," Spottedtail meowed, trotting after Darkcloud and glancing over her shoulder to make sure Bramblepaw was following along. She drew up alongside the deputy and gave his face a searching glance. She could just see lingering nerves there, and she thought she knew the cause. "We'll be alright," she said quietly. "Even the worst leaf-bares don't last forever." Spottedtail gave him what she hoped was an encouraging look, though she couldn't know the state of the fresh-kill pile was the lesser of Darkcloud's worries. She picked her head up to address both of them, smiling. "And with warriors like Bramblepaw in the making, I imagine this clan will never see another lean day again!" She glanced mischievously at the younger cat. "Isn't that right?"
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Post by kittyking2 on Feb 4, 2022 20:13:05 GMT -5
(I think it would be good for Spottedtail to hae some interactions with Finchpaw, he is her kit after all)
Finchpaw walked into the medicine den, hoping to find Shadowheart. As he walked into the den he breathed in the comforting scents of the herbs.
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Post by bumbleking on Feb 4, 2022 20:21:16 GMT -5
(I think it would be good for Spottedtail to hae some interactions with Finchpaw, he is her kit after all) [ absolutely! when she gets back from hunting they can have a scene :> ] |
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Post by Reden on Feb 4, 2022 21:33:58 GMT -5
Hareleap snapped his jaws at Sunpaw playfully, undeterred by her reprimand, and slid off her to flop onto his side with a laugh. "Oh, lighten up, Sunpaw," he said, licking a paw and grooming his crooked whiskers. "You act like warriors aren't allowed to ever have fun. Besides," he rolled onto his back to look at her upside down, paws in the air. "I think I'd know a bit more about being a warrior, don't you think? When's your warrior ceremony, anyway?" --- "It's as good a place as any," Spottedtail meowed, trotting after Darkcloud and glancing over her shoulder to make sure Bramblepaw was following along. She drew up alongside the deputy and gave his face a searching glance. She could just see lingering nerves there, and she thought she knew the cause. "We'll be alright," she said quietly. "Even the worst leaf-bares don't last forever." Spottedtail gave him what she hoped was an encouraging look, though she couldn't know the state of the fresh-kill pile was the lesser of Darkcloud's worries. She picked her head up to address both of them, smiling. "And with warriors like Bramblepaw in the making, I imagine this clan will never see another lean day again!" She glanced mischievously at the younger cat. "Isn't that right?" Sunpaw rolled her eyes at the tom, he was hardly a warrior. "Well someone has to keep you two in line, or no one will." She retorted, smoothing down the fur that got ruffled when he pounced on her. She thought for a moment at his question. "Hopefully soon." She told him, a bit of desperation in her tone. She recalled her last conversation with her father, surely he was expecting her to become a warrior soon. However, that all depended on Fallingsky and Redstar, it was out of her paws. All she could do was try her best. She sat down in front of the tom, looking down at him. "I mean, I did help with the fisher, maybe that will contribute to it." She added, her mind drifting for a moment. --- Darkcloud nodded at the she-cat's words, feeling a bit at ease. He was sure that many in the clan shared his anxieties, but with his role, it was something that he actively had to acknowledge and attempt to remedy. Green leaf will soon come, and with it, more prey. Fish will fill the waters and the forest will be teeming with life. It was all in due time, just as Spottedtail pointed out. "Yes, Bramblepaw is going to be an excellent addition to our ranks. She is a promising apprentice, it has been a please to mentor her." He stated, giving the apprentice a gentle look. Though he turned his attention back to the path ahead of him, not wanting to embarrass her. |
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Post by kittyking2 on Feb 4, 2022 21:58:45 GMT -5
(I think it would be good for Spottedtail to hae some interactions with Finchpaw, he is her kit after all) [ absolutely! when she gets back from hunting they can have a scene :> ] (That'd be great) |
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Post by bumbleking on Feb 4, 2022 22:19:17 GMT -5
Hearing the note of desperation in Sunpaw's voice, Hareleap grew a little more serious, rolling over to lay on his belly again and peer up at her. "I'm sure it'll be soon," he said. "After all that happened with the fisher, Redstar would have to be mouse-brained not to recognize you as a warrior." He pushed himself onto his paws again and sat on his haunches, cocking his head at Sunpaw. His brown fur stuck up at odd angles and was speckled with dust from rolling around, but either Hareleap didn't notice or didn't care. "I heard you ran so fast you injured your pawpads!" A note of admiration entered his voice, but no sooner was it there than he laughed it away. "Ha! Imagine if that influenced your warrior name. Sunpaw to Sunpaws."
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Post by Reden on Feb 4, 2022 22:33:21 GMT -5
Sunpaw smiled and nodded, appreciating his enthusiasm. She was sure he was right, after all, she did well throughout her apprenticeship, worked hard to keep up with her duties and helped with the fisher. Still though, Hareleap's enthusiasm didn't excuse his poor manners. "Redstar is our leader." She reminded him in a hushed tone, hoping no one else heard his words. "Why do you always say and do things that will get you in trouble." She added, with a big sigh, though her gentle expression showed her gratefulness. When he made the comment about her name, she groaned and turned away, her tail smacking his face as she moved. "And you should have been named Harebrain." She retorted back, glancing back at the tom as she spoke.
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Post by Dawnmist on Feb 4, 2022 22:40:57 GMT -5
Shadowheart exited the medicine den and scanned the camp for Redstar, but didn’t see him anywhere. Unease prickled down his spine and irritation clouded his mind. The leader was really going to keep this on the low and not tell anyone, it jabbed at Shadowheart like no other. He didn’t want to argue with him so he decided to lay in the sun for a bit. Deciding he’d talk to the leader later on.
Quietstream trotted over to Shadowheart and laying near him without a word and began bathing herself. She’d had to go on hunting patrol soon so she wanted to get some sunbathing in.
Fallingsky exited the nursery and looked up into the sky, seeing that it was about sun high. He glanced around the camp searching for Sunpaw, but not seeing a sight of her. He sat down and decided to wait for her.
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Post by kittyking2 on Feb 4, 2022 22:48:27 GMT -5
Finchpaw watched Shadowheart leave the den. "Hey Shadowheart!" Finchpaw said, walking over to the medicine cat. "Do you need anything?"
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Post by bumbleking on Feb 4, 2022 23:03:05 GMT -5
Hareleap opened his mouth to respond and got a mouthful of Sunpaw's tail fur for his trouble. He reeled back, spitting and shaking his head, wheezing another laugh. "Listen," he said, "if I were ever stupid enough to say that stuff where Redstar could hear, I'd deserve what was coming to me. Harebrain wouldn't even begin to cut it!" He leapt to his paws and reared up playfully, looking like he meant to continue what he'd started and pounce on her again, but in doing so caught sight of Fallingsky sitting by the nursery looking expectant. Hareleap fell back onto his front paws without tackling Sunpaw, saying, "I think someone's waiting for you," and pointing his nose at Sunpaw's mentor.
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