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Post by lunapaw🐾 on Mar 17, 2023 7:50:47 GMT -5
Shadowstep♂ Location; Galeclan Territory
With Bristlethorn
lunapaw🐾 With their course decided, Shadowstep turned away from the mountains and padded back towards the grassy moors. Whatever the disturbance, he couldn't imagine it being anything to concern himself with at the time, especially with prey to hunting and the more concerning nature of their low Fresh-kill stores. With distance, he could see some birds overhead and though well out of catching range, it did mean whatever had caused such a disruption was no longer keeping prey away. That simply meant they needed to find whatever returned.
Speaking of birds, one landed not that far from them, tucked into the grass. However, he did hate catching birds. "... You want to try for that one?" The tom inquired, glancing back at his companion, though his ear flicked towards the site of the bird. Was he trying to pass it off on Bristlethorn? Yes, though it was fairly uncommon for him to do so. Perhaps he felt comfortable enough to do so, or he was too tired to even consider that kind of hassle. BristlethornGaleClan Territory with Shadowstep, Little meow meow
She was wary as they carried on, unsure what had caused the disturbance. It made her uneasy, whatever it was. However, she had pushed those thoughts aside for now and was only thinking of her next catch. Their Fresh-kill stores were definitely in need of fulfillment, and she had hoped they could be the ones to fill it.
Seeing the bird up ahead, she dropped onto her haunches and hid within the undergrowth. Her tail swayed, though she didn't let it make any noise. She simply gave Shadowstep a nod as he spoke, and crept ahead. She didn't mind catching it herself, in fact she rather preferred it that way. She was a hunter, after all. She waited carefully as the bird hopped about, pecking at the ground. She knew she couldn't wait too long, or else it may flee. All of the sudden, she emerged from the bushes and pounced. She swiped up the bird gracefully, and delivered a killing blow as to not allow the bird to struggle too much. "How was that?" She asked, sort of hoping he'd be impressed, though she hadn't tried her hardest. |
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Post by Little meow meow on Mar 17, 2023 12:02:10 GMT -5
Shadowstep♂ Location; Galeclan Territory
With Bristlethorn
lunapaw🐾 Perhaps desperate to turn his mind from previous events, and grateful in a way, he watched Bristlethorn attentively as she stalked down the bird. It was a decent kill for sure, though the bar might have been set differently rank to rank. Hunters excelled in such things, after all, whereas a Fighter could get by but their lack of training would evidently put them at a disadvantage. Likely where Shadowstep's dislike of hunting birds set in, a simple lack of practice and training.
Nevertheless, it seemed Bristlethorn was seeking some level of validation, not necessarily something to be viewed negatively, and it seemed the black tom at least owed her that for taking the lead on the bird at his request. "I certainly couldn't have done better." he replied, though the faintest hint of amusement reached his tone. It almost reminded him of more pleasant days. |
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Mar 18, 2023 17:28:42 GMT -5
Greystar: Twoleg Border with his patrol.
"Yes, we should." Greystar says after being quiet for a little bit. He glances at the loners and shakes his head. Later on, he may have his cats come a little later to bury them as well. "Let's bring these cats back home to their families." He walks over to a older looking black tom, grabs his scruff and starts dragging him back in the direction of camp.
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Post by Little meow meow on Mar 18, 2023 17:51:15 GMT -5
Thistleheart♂ As the leader spoke, Thistleheart nodded solemnly, glancing back upon the bodies of their fallen patrol. It was with a bittersweet relief he saw the form of a smaller cat, someone he could drag despite his own light weight, though that was hardly comforting. They must have been a younger warrior. Although the adrenaline was definitely wearing off and the tabby felt as though his own weight might drag him to the ground, he gently took the scruff of the small warrior and followed Greystar's lead back towards camp with considerable effort but his determination to see the bodies home well outweighed a bit of discomfort. After all, he was still alive.
Birchheart♂ Overhearing the Leader's statement, Birchheart made his way back over, to the bodies, not particularly happy his strength would have to be used this way. He disliked fighting but he'd rather that over seeing his clanmates pass on so suddenly. He managed to haul one cat onto his back, drapped carefully as to prevent slipping off, and then took the final Galeclan cat by the scruff, as tender as a mother might their own kit. He wasn't ashamed to give the fallen the respect and care they deserved even if their spirits had left for starclan.
Once he'd made certain he was ready, he began the journey back with Greystar and Thistleheart |
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Post by Little meow meow on Mar 19, 2023 6:21:00 GMT -5
[We can also skip forward back to camp from here if you want Hawkeyes258 unless you have something important you wanna roleplay on the way back  ] |
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Mar 19, 2023 10:57:31 GMT -5
(Nah, we can skip)
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Post by lunapaw🐾 on Mar 20, 2023 6:55:02 GMT -5
Shadowstep♂ Location; Galeclan Territory
With Bristlethorn
lunapaw🐾 Perhaps desperate to turn his mind from previous events, and grateful in a way, he watched Bristlethorn attentively as she stalked down the bird. It was a decent kill for sure, though the bar might have been set differently rank to rank. Hunters excelled in such things, after all, whereas a Fighter could get by but their lack of training would evidently put them at a disadvantage. Likely where Shadowstep's dislike of hunting birds set in, a simple lack of practice and training.
Nevertheless, it seemed Bristlethorn was seeking some level of validation, not necessarily something to be viewed negatively, and it seemed the black tom at least owed her that for taking the lead on the bird at his request. "I certainly couldn't have done better." he replied, though the faintest hint of amusement reached his tone. It almost reminded him of more pleasant days. BristlethornGaleClan Territory with Shadowstep, Little meow meow
She was rather pleased with her kill, and hoped she didn't come off as too much of a show-off. After all, she'd hoped it'd be appreciated, as she was hunting to supply the clan. She was sure Shadowstep must've thought of it that way, and shook the silly thoughts from her head. She appreciated the comment, and took it with a bit of pride. The tom rather interested and amused her, and she enjoyed keeping him company. "Perhaps you could." She teased, hinting at his potential. The tom wasn't a poor hunter at all, and this made her desire to see him in action as a fighter even more. |
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Post by Little meow meow on Mar 20, 2023 14:15:08 GMT -5
Shadowstep♂ Location; Galeclan Territory
With Bristlethorn
lunapaw🐾 Shadowstep looked thoughtful for a moment then shook his head, "Believe me, I'm no bird hunter." he retorted with an almost lackadaisical shrug of his shoulders. Although birds were found in mossclan, most of them were too dangerous to actively hunt and the ones that weren't were difficult to catch at the best. If he could say anything for Galeclan, it was that at least the threats weren't as numerous. Honestly, Learning Galeclan's ways had been the most complicated part of leaving his old clan behind, the prey and hunting techniques varying somewhat, but long-legged as he was, it had been more agreeable to him.
Maybe if he'd been born in Galeclan he might have been a hunter, it was an amusing thought to the fighter but he didn't regret being what he was. "Now, point me at a frog and I'd be unstoppable." Although his voice sounded as indifferent as always, there was almost a hint of a joke to his words. "At any rate, were making progress at least." |
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Post by blu on Mar 20, 2023 15:38:10 GMT -5
(Helloooo  I made a deputy character so gonna jump in shortly and get that started! Haven't read through all of the replies yet and would very much appreciate a quick recap of where we are in the story? Thank you xx) |
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Mar 20, 2023 15:58:37 GMT -5
Greystar was told of trouble near the border by Thistleheart and when he and a patrol of fighters went to investigate they found the bodies of Galeclan cats and loners. Strangest part is the smell of Mossclan cats mixed in. Now the patrol is coming back with the bodies of their clanmates)
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Post by blu on Mar 20, 2023 16:37:42 GMT -5
(thank you! i'll post something soon x)
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Post by blu on Mar 20, 2023 19:42:55 GMT -5
(hope you don't mind I fast forwarded the patrol coming home - I read upwards a bit and it seems like you'd agreed to do that x)
Reedwing (in camp, open)
Pacing back and forth just inside the camp entrance, the light coloured she-cat was lost in thought and was waiting anxiously for the return of the patrol. She'd been out hunting, and hadn't heard the news of the trouble near the border until she'd walked happily back into camp carrying a couple of mice. The uncertainity of what had happened was weighing heavily on her, and she bristled at the thought of Mossclan cats causing trouble for her clan. She was pulled out of her thoughts by the sound of approaching cats, and her eyes snapped upwards as she stood waiting for the patrol.
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Mar 20, 2023 20:58:49 GMT -5
Greystar: Walking towards Camp
Greystar approaches camp when he spots Reedwing standing near by. He gives her a grim look motioning with his tail to the cats that the patrol were holding. He continues into camp and drags the cat he had been carrying into the middle of camp. He takes a small step back as the others begin to line them up.
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Post by Little meow meow on Mar 20, 2023 23:09:36 GMT -5
[All good, you're correct ) The crest-fallen Thistleheart remained among the warriors, neither willing nor able to outrun them with the body of the small warrior hanging from his jaws. After such a brutal scene, it was better they stayed together until they figured out what had happened as a whole. Following Greystar, he gently placed the body down beside the cat Greystar had place before them, arranging them in as dignified a matter as he could. When as satisfied as he could be with the morbid scene, he stepped away to allow Birchheart to pass him and do the same before padding to a corner of the camp and sitting down, hunched over in sorrow. Birchheart, after laying the body down, moved off to the leader's side where the other warriors would gather to await the Leader's orders and sit down, flicking his tail over his paws neatly. It was always sad to see clanmates pass away, but it was so much worse when they were cut short with no clear answer to why; dying due to a border dispute wasn't all that common. |
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Post by blu on Mar 21, 2023 4:18:00 GMT -5
Reedwing (in camp)
Reedwing's eyes widened in alarm as the patrol filed into camp carrying the dead bodies of her clanmates. Her tail lashing from side to side, she gave her leader a desperate look and opened her mouth to speak, but found she was lost for words. She watched in silence as the cats lined up in the center of the clearing. Noticing the body of a loner among the dead her brow furrowed in confusion and finally she found her voice, 'Who did this?' she asked, with the steeliness of metal in her words.
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Post by daydreams on Mar 21, 2023 20:44:46 GMT -5
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Wisteriaflower lounged outside the warrior's den entrance, her body sprawled out. One of her front legs was tucked under her body while the other dangled off the edge above the entrance to the elder's den. She was taking a quick rest after going out for a quick solo hunt. Prey was scarce and the molly did her best to help the hunter's the best that she could, even if it meant she brought back a single mouse or two. Her morning had been fruitless. Despite being out the better part of the early morning, the tracker had only returned with a single scrawny bird, more feathers than meat. Eyes half closed, the pale molly's rest was disturbed when Galeclan warriors entered camp, carrying the fallen bodies of a few of their clanmates.
Eyes widening, Wisteriaflower pushed herself to her paws quickly and jumped down to the ground, landing with a soft thud. "What has happened?" She inquired softly, more to herself than to the solemn warriors. Her heart ached for her fellow companions who had lost their lives
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Sycamoreheart laid outside the nursery, tail swishing back and forth at the entrance as her son pounced at it, attempting to tackle it. The kitten's half-sister, Alligatorpaw sat next to the queen, swiping at the kitten every now and then and knocking him backwards away from his mother's tail, causing him to lung at her and nip at her paw before continuing his assault on his mother's tail. A laugh lodged itself in the queen's throat as she watched the warriors lay the bodies of the dead, her eyes focusing on their fallen bodies. Standing up, the queen ushered her son into the nursery. "Stay inside. Alligatorpaw, watch your brother," she demanded, pushing the apprentice into the nursery after the kitten. She didn't stop to listen to her grumbling. The queen padded towards Thistleheart, where he sat alone. As she passed by the bodies, she sniffed the air. "Mossclan? They did this?" She asked the grieving warrior.
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Mar 21, 2023 21:18:52 GMT -5
Greystar looks up as his fellow warriors come over to investigate. He turns his gaze to his deputy and flicks his tail back and forth slowly. "Right now, the biggest suspect is Mossclan. There scent was everywhere even among the dead loners." He still couldn't figure out why Mossclan cats would venture out this far but he would get his answers.
He slowly takes a step back letting his clanmates take a moment. He would give them some time before addressing everyone.
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Post by Little meow meow on Mar 21, 2023 21:39:58 GMT -5
Birchheart♂ Location; Galeclan Camp
With Wisteriaflower
daydreams Birchheart pulled himself away from the shared grief of his fellow warriors to approach Wisteriaflower. "Dawn patrol was attacked along the twoleg border, but when we got there all that remained was the bodies of our warriors and a few loners." he explained, voice even as he sat back down, gazing quietly at the bodies. "The scent of Mossclan was among them, as well as a strange, unfamiliar scent. I'm sure Greystar will address the clan more formally about it shortly." he let out a heavy sigh in dismay at the pitiful sight but couldn't help wondering where Shadowstep had been during all this.
Granted, he was glad at least Thistleheart was alive and Shadowstep might well have been as well, but it sure was suspicious of him to be absent. Nevertheless, it simply hadn't come up yet which was understandable considering the shock they'd experienced simply finding such a massacre.
Thistleheart♂ Location; Galeclancamp
With Sycamoreheart
daydreams Thistleheart glanced up as the she-cat approached, tensing as his eyes fell upon the warrior bodies guiltily in passing. Nevertheless, he tore his eyes from them to peer at Sycamoreheart beside him. He couldn't imagine this would be a pleasant sight for any clan cat, and regretted they hadn't sent someone ahead to warn the Queen to have her young kit tucked away before hand. "We arrived too late returning to say for sure, I wasn't there long enough previously to say if I recognized any Mossclan cats." He explained, anger fuelling his next words, "But the scent of Mossclan is unmistakable, everyone knows the scent of the wetlands."
Even if it didn't make sense, he had to tell himself it was true, if only to mask his regrets and prevent it eating him up inside. If he'd stayed.. No, he'd have died along with them. Maybe if Shadowstep hadn't departed early they'd have stood a better chance, but even that seemed unfair to say. "We didn't find any traces they were still around, though." |
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Post by Little meow meow on Mar 22, 2023 4:28:20 GMT -5
( lunapaw🐾 daydreamsGonna have Bristlethorn Mentor Honeysucklepaw ) |
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Post by blu on Mar 22, 2023 5:33:30 GMT -5
(I tried picking out some of the senior warriors for a chat with Greystar, but if there's anyone else who has the sort of character to be involved in the meeting pls lmk xx)
Reedwing (camp)
Reedwing's mind raced at the thought of Mossclan's involvement. She couldn't remember the rival clan having done anything like this before, and yet Greystar was right - the scent of the wetlands was heavy in the air and unmistakable. She looked around camp as grieving warriors started to gather, and tried to control her anger. 'Greystar' she meowed quietly as she approached her leader, 'can I speak with you.' She wondered whether she should ask Wisteriaflower and Thistleheart to join her, as their position as relatively senior warriors would make their insight valuable.
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Post by 🐦silvermoon2🐦 on Mar 22, 2023 6:53:18 GMT -5
Gorseleap(returning to camp from hunting)
Gorseleap picked up her two voles she had caught and walked back to camp, she wished she had caught a bit more for her clan besides two scrawny voles,but being leaf-bare, prey was scarce, and the clan needed all the prey they could get. Upon entering the camp, Gorsleap let out a gasp of shock, her clanmates were gathered around motionless bodies,their shoulders hunched in grief. Leaving her two voles at the camp entrance, she rushed forward 'What happened?' was all she could choke out. Gorseleap's head was spinning 'how did this happen, how could it happen' was all she could think, her worst fear had come true.
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Post by lunapaw🐾 on Mar 22, 2023 7:16:40 GMT -5
Shadowstep♂ Location; Galeclan Territory
With Bristlethorn
lunapaw🐾 Shadowstep looked thoughtful for a moment then shook his head, "Believe me, I'm no bird hunter." he retorted with an almost lackadaisical shrug of his shoulders. Although birds were found in mossclan, most of them were too dangerous to actively hunt and the ones that weren't were difficult to catch at the best. If he could say anything for Galeclan, it was that at least the threats weren't as numerous. Honestly, Learning Galeclan's ways had been the most complicated part of leaving his old clan behind, the prey and hunting techniques varying somewhat, but long-legged as he was, it had been more agreeable to him.
Maybe if he'd been born in Galeclan he might have been a hunter, it was an amusing thought to the fighter but he didn't regret being what he was. "Now, point me at a frog and I'd be unstoppable." Although his voice sounded as indifferent as always, there was almost a hint of a joke to his words. "At any rate, were making progress at least." BristlethornGaleClan Territory with Shadowstep, Little meow meow
She chuckled a bit at his comment, and she could understand where he was coming from. Birds most certainly weren't her favorite to hunt and or catch, though she would hunt anything she could at the right time. As they padded through the forest, she wondered what the tom was thinking about. She wondered what his life was like, and the things he had seen. She wanted to ask him so many questions, but she refrained as she didn't want to be a nuisance. Bristlethorn smiled at his next words, finding him quite amusing. "Indeed, we are." She agreed, as they hadn't done too bad so far. "What was Mossclan like?" She asked after a moment, once everything had gone quiet. |
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Post by Little meow meow on Mar 22, 2023 12:29:22 GMT -5
Shadowstep♂ Location; Galeclan Territory
With Bristlethorn
lunapaw🐾 Shadowstep certainly couldn't understand what Bristlethorn was getting out of this interaction, he knew he was far from the friendly social type, but he'd stopped worrying about it in light of the positive of having caught some prey. None of it had been particularly meaty but it was still something and thats what counted. He paused in his step at the question of Mossclan however, almost impressed by this she-cats boldness. However, this was a far less sensitive topic so he figured he'd oblige, ignoring it would just make her more nosy.
"Not really all that different from Galeclan, aside from being wetter." he explained with a shrug of his shoulders, "I was a fighter there too, so I did the same things I do now. Maybe I had to chase off more predators in Mossclan, it can be dangerous to the unwary." His tone was even and he bore little traces of the discomfort he'd felt regarding how he'd come to Galeclan. "And as you know, Mossclan moves camp into the mountains during Newleaf to avoid the flooding unlike Galeclan." |
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Post by lunapaw🐾 on Mar 23, 2023 6:56:00 GMT -5
Bristlethorn
She was quiet as they continued onward, occasionally pausing to see if she could detect any prey amongst the undergrowth. She hadn't quite felt as though she had fulfilled her duties as a hunter, and was hoping for more opportunities to hunt along the way. She was a bit embarassed, hoping she didn't intrude upon Shadowstep. She listened carefully to the tom, gazing into his eyes as he spoke. She nodded, thinking about Mossclan. "I bet it could get pretty dangerous." She agreed. "I suppose it's smart, that they do that." She said softly, referring to moving during the flooding. "Do you ever miss it?" She said rather suddenly, unaware of his discomfort. She was a rather curious she-cat, and this manifested throughout their conversation. |
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Post by Little meow meow on Mar 23, 2023 16:28:08 GMT -5
Shadowstep♂ Location; Galeclan Territory
With Bristlethorn
lunapaw🐾 Shadowstep nodded quietly at first, "Mossclan's marshy territory can be unforgiving..." he began looking thoughtfully off in the direction of the Marsh. "Tales would have you believe many of Galeclan's own precautions began from the necessities founded in Mossclan, such as having two medicine cats whenever possible." Yes, it was indeed a harsh, unforgiving land, so different from the rolling plains of Galeclan but did he miss it? Only someone truly mad would miss the dangerous swampy territory where even the grass was wet. Yet it was where he was born and raised.
However, her question caused him to stiffen, swinging around to look at Bristlethorn with narrowed eyes, "My loyalty is to Galeclan." he snapped with an irritable snort, his fur bristling as if feeling threatened by the question. Perhaps she'd meant it innocently enough and yet he felt defensive, knowing well there were a fair number of cats early on that believed he'd go crawling back to Mossclan. Was she trying to find confirmation of torn loyalties? Well she would find none here..! |
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Mar 23, 2023 20:49:27 GMT -5
"Yes, you can." Greystar mewed. He walks towards his den in order to give himself and Reedwing some time alone to talk. No doubt, Reedwing would have some questions. Once they were far enough away, he turns his attention to her.
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Post by blu on Mar 24, 2023 6:57:56 GMT -5
Reedwing (camp with Greystar) Hawkeyes258Reedwing padded slowly after her leader, coming to a stop as Greystar turned towards her. She took a moment to collect herself before speaking, 'What does this mean Greystar?' she asked coldly, 'why would Mossclan do this?'. As an inexperienced deputy, the she-cat was uncertain of what they should do, and she turned to her leader for some sort of guidance in this situation. Casting her gaze over the grieving warriors and the dead cats, her resolve hardened slightly and she added 'This can't be anything but an act of war, can it?'.
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Mar 24, 2023 23:18:15 GMT -5
"I don't know." Greystar admitted. He didn't know why Mossclan would do this or what their motivations would be. He thinks about his words for a moment then speaks. "Right now, we can't get to ahead of ourselves. The gathering will be coming up soon and I plan on asking Stormstar to see his reaction. Make no mistake, if he doesn't answer for his crimes then there will be a fight." Greystar wasn't about to let this go.
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