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Post by Featherwing on Aug 5, 2016 11:27:42 GMT -5
"No. I don't need you to save everyone. I need you to run when I tell you to." Storm was firm in his correction. He would not allow the kitten to die because he misunderstood. It was one of his greatest nightmares, a kit running into danger because he or she didn't understand the concept of self preservation.
[ short post is short XD ]
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2016 11:50:01 GMT -5
Sky nodded. She was thankful that she had an easy name to be able to communicate. When Storm asked, she pointed up at the sky, then back at herself, hoping he would understand. She glanced at the kitten beside her, hoping he had got that too. She listened to the rest of what Storm said, nodding at intervals. She told herself she would do exactly as he said and not mess anything up. She shot another look at the rude tom who had glared at her, giving him a determined look. I'm not just extra baggage. I'll prove that. You wait and see.. She looked back at Storm, seeing the worry in his eyes. There's something.. Different about him. He's kind, but sad.. She thought.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2016 12:00:20 GMT -5
"That sounds pretty good too, as long as I'm still being brave!" said Chester cheerfully. Giovanni laughed. "Brave? Oh, please. Being a coward and running away is far, far worse than fighting it. If you do that, you'll end up like Rabbit here." Perhaps Chester could end up dying from his own foolishness- and Giovanni's plan would be complete. Rabbit looked at him angrily for a quick second. He didn't want Chester to die- rather, he wanted him to go back to his Twolegs- and Giovanni had just insulted him for no reason at all other than to manipulate the kitten.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2016 12:12:00 GMT -5
[Hey everyone! Sorry for not being on as much and being poofy.]
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Post by Featherwing on Aug 5, 2016 12:25:42 GMT -5
Storm bared his teeth at Giovanni, "It is not cowardly to live another day." He snapped, scowling deeply. They were kits, what did Giovanni expect? The large male let out a low huff. "Being brave does not mean you go looking for trouble, okay?" He hoped fervently that he got it into this silly youth's head. Catching sight of the gesture to the night sky, Storm's brows furrowed. "Night? No.. Star? No... is it Sky?" He hated puzzles, they were a waste of time but knowing the mute girl's name was imperative to her safety and his ability to keep her safe. His heart ached, she was just around his little Shadow's age. Blinking roughly, Storm shoved that line of thought away. He needed to let go, to leave it be for a time when he can curl up somewhere and properly grieve without cats interrupting him every five minutes.
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Post by Featherwing on Aug 5, 2016 12:27:55 GMT -5
[ It's all good, Cyn! Just letting you know, the gang are kind of aware of Luna's presence. They know someone is watching them, so I dunno if you want to jump in on that XD ]
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2016 12:41:30 GMT -5
[ It's all good, Cyn! Just letting you know, the gang are kind of aware of Luna's presence. They know someone is watching them, so I dunno if you want to jump in on that XD ] [Oooooh okay I'll do that soon XD]
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2016 12:48:54 GMT -5
Giovanni growled as Storm addressed Chester, and it only went worse when his own servant slapped him out of being insulted. Giovanni thoroughly bit Rabbit's neck in response to keep him quiet. Chester saw this and was rather perplexed. "Why are you biting his throat?" There was no answer, as Giovanni didn't care to give one.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2016 12:52:49 GMT -5
[ Responding to Cyn and Strong! ]
Storm tilted his head "Do you want to come with us, little thorn-kin?" He was literally just guessing. The large male had very little experience with cats who.. couldn't communicate. The blind ones rarely made it past infancy and the deaf lasted not much longer– life favors the hearing and all that. But the mute? Well, he hadn't actually encountered one of those before so he was treading new waters. His fur prickled again, and he swiftly moved his eyes upward. Someone was watching them. "Thorn-kin, would you go stand with Chester please?" He cooed gently, eyes still on the dark neighborhood. "Giovanni, Azalea, Rabbit. There's someone else here" he rumbled to the other adults quietly. "Keep the little ones the center of the group, Azalea. Giovanni, we might need your claws if there is a hostile, can I count on you assist defending the group?" Turning those sun-gold eyes on the dark tabby, Storm was giving him this one chance to prove his worth, that he could trust him even minutely. The black she-cat didn't seem them doing any evil or harmful things and when she saw the kits her heart melted a bit. She came out of the bush she was hiding in and sat in the shadows next to the tree. She figured hiding wasn't a good idea it would only make them nervous, being out in the open might be a bit more comforting? Her tail flicked around her paws and her nose twiticed for it had an itch she looked around her surroundings again. It was a bit dark and a little chilly but nothing she couldn't handle. She didn't want to bother them looking after the kits she felt guilty for not realizing them at all. Although how could she? She was always on the other side of the park. This was her first time actually coming out and exploring a bit even if she was still in the same place.
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Post by Featherwing on Aug 5, 2016 12:56:01 GMT -5
[ For Cyn, Red, Fall and Strong. ] "Giovanni and Rabbit have a special relationship, Chester. I wouldn't question it" Storm explained tiredly. Turning so his back was to the kittens, he glared off into the darkness. "Who goes there?" Of course, when the she-cat exited her hiding space, Storm tried to relax a bit. It didn't work. "Greetings, Ma'am. The name is Storm, and you are?"
[ for Al ] As Ebon and Sirius were looking around for Blaze, padding at a decent pace towards the Construction Zone, a particular scent crossed Sirius' nose. "Ah ha! Look who it is! My dear friend Pollo. How are you this fine evening, sir?" He called out to the tom, whom he could kind of see in the distance. It was dark after all, and although they were cats– no one could see in the dark 100%. He picked up the pace, hoping the other tom would just stay still so they could catch up.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2016 13:08:21 GMT -5
The fluffy black she-cat nodded towards the tom-cat. "Uh hi, my name is Luna. Sorry if my presence made you uncomfortable I didn't know what was going on," she said apologetically her pale blue eyes scanned to the rest of Storm's group and she began to become nervous. When it comes to a pack of cats it just makes her uncomfortable as they watch every move. Since they weren't really paying attention to her she began to relax. Her eyes went back to Storm and her whiskers twitched with curiosity. "May I ask where you're taking the kittens? I know it's none of my business I'm just a little confused that's all," she explained. She thought they should return them to their mother well if she was still alive or something. Luna remembered hers before being taken away and then later ended up outside. She didn't want to explain her life story to them since she didn't trust them even though she rarely trust anyone.
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Post by Featherwing on Aug 5, 2016 13:18:38 GMT -5
Storm relaxed completely as she spoke, his tail gesturing to the others that it was alright. "It's fine, you just spooked us." He kept his voice moderately friendly, a stranger was a stranger after all. "We're going to the Abandoned Twoleg Nest, there's a meeting there for any and all interested in leaving the city to find a new home" He kept his explanation short and concise, but leaving the opening for her to inquire for more information, or even to join the group. "Chester here was following us a ways back and wanted to meet some wild cats" Casting the kitten an affectionate look, Storm's gold eyes returned to Luna. "At the end of the meeting, should he decide he does not want to leave the city, I'll return him to his home myself. Sky- well, Sky was following us too, she's asked to join our number so that's that" Honestly, Storm was wondering where Sky's parents were, if they were still around. After the meeting, he'd inquire into where they might be found and go look for them himself. "Would you like to come with us?"
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2016 13:29:49 GMT -5
Luna thought hard about this. She could stay here and starve or join them and actually survive but have to deal with others. Both of these options of downsides but she'd rather be uncomfortable than die. She looked into Strom's gold eyes and nodded. "I would love too, I'd rather not starve or get attacked by other cats who want this territory for themselves,"she said her whiskers twitched with gratitude. The black she-cat looked over at the others a little nervous to be around other cats but that would be something she would have to get over. As she walked towards the group she noticed the three kittens and felt sorry for them.[/font][/sub]
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Post by Featherwing on Aug 5, 2016 13:39:24 GMT -5
"There is no fighting amongst our number" Storm's face was hard, giving the two toms he'd been standing beside a glance. "That is our number one rule. We do not hurt or hinder one another. No one will steal your prey, or your nest. No one in our group will harm your body, your mind or your spirit." He was a fighter, his history long and bloody. His body is but a map of scars, relics of dangers he's thwarted. He would not abide by anyone inflicting pain and suffering on anyone under his charge. "I won't ask you to trust us but to trust that I will enforce that rule."
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Post by Featherwing on Aug 5, 2016 13:43:19 GMT -5
"Yes, actually. There's a big meeting regarding who's going to leave with Storm and his glaring. I'm going with 'em, and so is Ebon here. You want to join us? It's mostly just an information session tonight, nothing big. You can always make your decisions and come back to let us know" Sirius animatedly explained what was going on, "I'm sure you've noticed the edible prey dwindling– It's getting harder and harder to live out here. That's why we're leaving, to find somewhere better." The black cat gestured around them, to the empty night street, where once upon a time you might have seen dozens of cats milling about, now it appeared to just be the three of them. "Times have changed, Pollo my friend."
[It's all good ]
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2016 13:55:07 GMT -5
Luna had no intentions to harm others even if they have deserved it. "It will take some time to trust all of you, I had some abandonment issues when growing up, but know that I will not harm others with no ill intention," she said with a genuine tone. Luna had a few scars but nothing like Storm's her scars was hidden underneath her long fluffy fur. And she mostly didn't trust Twolegs, other cats she has a few issues but doesn't like talking about it.
[Sorry for the short post XD I kinda didn't know what else to do]
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2016 14:09:12 GMT -5
"Yeah, right. No fighting AMONG US, Giovanni..." countered Rabbit, only to be scratched by Giovanni's claws. Rabbit was not in the mood to argue. He was hungry, a bit cold, and tired, and he didn't fight back after that. It was getting quite late now, and yet here he was, still up because of some silly journey his master wanted to take. He turned towards the newcomer. "Don't believe a single word Giovanni here says-" Rabbit was immediately thrown onto the ground by Giovanni, who briefly flashed a grin at the newcomer. "Rabbit here is FULL OF LIES! He's a dirty coward, so don't listen to him."
(It's fun going back and forth with these two because of how downright silly it can get. They quarrel like an old married couple to be honest)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2016 14:11:08 GMT -5
Sky! Yes! Yes, that's my name! Sky wanted to say, but all she did was nod fervently when Storm hit upon her name. That was one more thing she didn't have to worry about. As the strange cat spoke with Storm, Sky listened intently. Leaving? Why? ...Could it be the prey? Now that she thought on it, she remembered feeling rather ill after eating prey from certain areas of the city. She had found the right herbs and had eaten them and so therefore stopped herself from getting very sick. And so they're going on a journey.. Good thing I met up with them.. She looked curiously at Luna. I wonder if she'll come? She looked the older she-cat over, noting her long, fluffy pelt. She certainly doesn't look dangerous.. More like half starved. Sky looked around, only now realizing that everyone was looking rather haggard and thin. ...We all are. She skittered backwards as Giovanni suddenly tackled Rabbit to the ground. She had been watching Luna and listening so much that she hadn't noticed their quarreling reaching a crescendo. Her ears flattened as she eyed Giovanni. Her dislike for him grew even bigger, but before he could meet her gaze she looked away, hoping he hadn't seen her glaring at him.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2016 14:57:51 GMT -5
For a split-second, Giovanni thought he saw the she-cat glare at him. He figured he might as well justify himself to the mute, even though he figured she wouldn't last long. "Well, he started it. And he's my servant. He's supposed to support me, not the other way around. I have every right to fight back."
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Post by Featherwing on Aug 5, 2016 15:01:12 GMT -5
[ Sorry for the poof! Had to eat lunch ]
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Post by neb on Aug 5, 2016 15:10:01 GMT -5
Alix padded alongside Trace, their sides occasionally pressing together and Alix distancing herself whenever that happened. She was quite pleased to go to the meeting, since she thought the city was disgusting, to say the least. "So why do you like flirting so much?" She said. His flirtatiousness wasn't exactly her favourite aspect of the tom. "Sweetie I can't help it. It just happens." Trace winked. "It's one of my better attributes." He knew it would annoy her if he called her sweetie, and that would be pretty amusing. (AHHH sorry!! I just got off a 12 hour flight. Featherwing My activity is going to go down quite a bit since I start school Monday, and may only be able to get one or two posts a day.)
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Post by Featherwing on Aug 5, 2016 15:39:32 GMT -5
[ Don't worry about it Neb! School comes first so I honestly expect activity to drop a bit when school starts ]
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Post by Featherwing on Aug 5, 2016 15:42:29 GMT -5
"That's fine. But we should get moving. Giovanni, Rabbit, please try to contain yourselves. Giovanni, just because Rabbit is your servant does not mean he deserves this treatment. Rabbit, if you want it to stop, let me know and I will end it." Storm felt like he was constantly trying to correct children. This would be a long night.
[ jump so they're at the ATN? ]
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Post by Maplestone360 on Aug 5, 2016 16:00:30 GMT -5
(Hello! Would it be okay if I joined this? Seeing there's already 21 pages would a quick recap of what happened be okay? Thanks!)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2016 16:49:50 GMT -5
(We can jump now)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2016 17:26:59 GMT -5
Sky nodded slowly, trying to keep her expression neutral, though she still didn't think it justified Giovanni's actions. But she couldn't dwell on that for long. I wonder when the meeting will be..
( shortest reply ever )
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2016 18:50:33 GMT -5
(Hello! Would it be okay if I joined this? Seeing there's already 21 pages would a quick recap of what happened be okay? Thanks!) (Lady and Rosina escaped their Twolegs (the latter with the help of Susanna and Cosmo). Giovanni faked his death to escape Red and move on to the next victim of his Love-Em-And-Leave-Em schemes, but Red caught on, found him, and they fought. Giovanni unsuccessfully tried to woo Alix. Rabbit, his servant, has been beat up by everyone over the course of everything. Cosmo has decided to join the Journey only to spite Susanna's insults. Annie met up with Jackdaw in the Construction Area, and Chester has cheerfully joined Storm. Everyone's basically going over to the Abandoned Nest so they can talk about the Journey itself...if that made any sense. There are always three or more subplots going on here at any given time.)
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Post by Featherwing on Aug 5, 2016 19:22:55 GMT -5
[ Sorry for the poof, I had to make some banners for someone ^_^ ]
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