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Post by Dreamerym on Aug 7, 2016 22:35:55 GMT -5
(That it does. Thank you. I saw the whole medicine cat death but I wasn't sure.)
Meadowlark padded quietly out of the den and towards the high hill, shivering against the chilly wind and looking sadly at the heavy snow. Leaf bares were hard, and this one looked like it would be no better. Her slick coat did little to protect her, even if it was quite thick. At least she kept it neat.
Highstone looked as ratted as normal his coat unkempt and shaggy. He headed towards the meeting with a feeling of apprehension. Slightly distracted, he ran heavily into Fawnpaw, nearly pushing her over and into the cold snow. "Hey! she hissed. He simply glared at her and continued on towards his goal.
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§Moonwing§
I was §Moonwing§ on the original forums!
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Post by §Moonwing§ on Aug 7, 2016 22:49:47 GMT -5
Tumblekit Sat in between a bristling Sagepaw and a meek Maplepaw, knowing that, with the news of Fennelfur's death, the clan would all be staring at him soon- he hadn't exactly been discreet about wanting to be a medicine cat apprentice, coming in and out of the medicine's den ever since he was old enough to.
With a sigh, he adverted his gaze and stared intently at the ground again, tears threatening to spill out of his eyes. What would happen to him now?
Kestrelstorm followed after Rabbitstar, tail drooping. The long journeyhad taken its toll, and Fennelfur's death had as well. He sat mutely, pressed up next to Tawnypaw, in mourning.
*echoflight being echoflight lmao*
(Anyway I gotta hand the WiFi in, teacher is getting impatient D: see you all once I'm off the plane! And welcome new friend(s?))
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2016 23:10:57 GMT -5
((I finally edited the post to include all four of my characters, lol. I'd quote it to make it more visible but it's pretty long and I don't want to bother anyone with it))
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Post by Pearl on Aug 7, 2016 23:13:33 GMT -5
Bramblepaw and Poppypaw stay where they stood, but look up at Rabbitstar, their eyes only showing sadness, as they pressed against one another to comfort each other.
Honeysong and Stonewhisker leave the elders den with Sorrelwing and Pebblegaze, a concerned look on Honeysong's face. She didn't know what was happening, so she pads over to Rabbitstar, glancing at the other clan members.
Stonewhisker and Sorrelwing sit together, whilst Pebblegaze pads over to Silvernight, still walking with a spring in his step, despite being an elder now. He dips his head as he gets closer in greeting.
Nightwhisper and Crowheart are slowly returning to the camp. They had caught as much prey as they could find, and decided to return.
Tornadoheart and Hollyleap are still practicing near the Jade Mountains, not knowing that a clan meeting was about to take place.
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Post by xfogpathx on Aug 7, 2016 23:23:38 GMT -5
"Look at Moonkit, being a rebel!" Mousekit teased with a grin as she nudged her foster sister closer to the entrance so they could peek outside. She was old enough to know what was going on! It wasn't fair that they got shoved back in here just because they weren't old enough. Mousekit hated to be babied. She was going to be a great warrior soon enough and then they wouldn't be able to hide things from her. The speckled she-kit looked back at her brothers with a smirk. "Are you two goody-goodies going to watch with us or not?"
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2016 23:25:37 GMT -5
--Silvernight raises herself slightly as she sees, and partially feels, her soulmate approaching. Her eyes light up almost imperceptibly as her gaze locks on him, her tail jerking slightly in an excited greeting. She didn't often visit the elder's den despite her affection for her soulmate, so seeing him was a real treat - especially after her disappointments hunting earlier. Her paws itched to move toward him and meet halfway, but she held back for fear of being disrespectful to the leader and other Clan members. She also didn't want him to feel like she was making extra efforts to minimize his movements, knowing she would react poorly to that out of pride and feeling as if her soulmate might as well.
--Moonkit's ears burned at Mousekit's gentle teasing, her stomach turning slightly as she realized that she was, in fact, heard. She kneaded the ground slightly before digging her paws into the ground. She may have suggested the rebellious idea, but she didn't want to be the first one to actually go through with it and wait at the entrance. She turned her gaze expectantly on her adopted brothers as Mousekit did, doing her best to look nonchalant or even challenging so she didn't appear weak. Her expression wavered, however, as she considered the possibility of it being a good idea to look worried or scared so she could get in less trouble in case an older cat found out about what they were potentially about to do.
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Post by xfogpathx on Aug 7, 2016 23:44:59 GMT -5
((im think im done for the night. Peace!))
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Post by Pearl on Aug 7, 2016 23:51:13 GMT -5
Pebblegaze chuckles softly, making sure no one heard it, as he finally made his way to Silvernight's side. As he waited for Rabbitstar to start, he asks, "how was your day today?"
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Darkηesque
DreamCloud96 at the original wcf. Member since 12/21/09.
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Post by Darkηesque on Aug 8, 2016 0:05:55 GMT -5
... ↪ It wasn't that Skullpaw couldn't demonstrate the move, he could still walk in his mangled paw if he trodded lightly. It was just that a crouch put a lot more weight pressed down in his front paws specifically, and if he wanted to get back to his training soon then it certainly wouldn't be wise to attempt it at all.
Though before Braveleaf's make-shift patrol could even push past the wind, a meeting was being called over the camp's grounds. His mentor was shooing his siblings inside, and while he did the senior apprentice gave him an inquiring-look. Why else would an announcement need to be made if not for he, Bramblepaw, and Poppypaw to become the warriors their ages so desperately would suggest? For the other two, he'd be happy for them, though sad that he wouldn't be able to join his friends closest in age in their ceremonies. He himself were not ready until he could conduct the soul powers portion of his assessment, in which he had little training from its late coming.
When the clan began to start gathering, Skullpaw told the kits that he would update them on the news before hobbling a little further away. It was when he was looking for Pepperpaw that he noticed Brokenpaw coming towards him, and then the aforementioned next to Bluedusk past the other apprentice's shoulder. His orange gaze focused again on the younger tom, who happened to be pretty friendly with his soulmate, Pepperpaw, as they were closer in age than they were. Skullpaw could suppose he was okay then, though uncertain why he'd come sit by him. He was usually avoided or seen as an intimidation, though his prankster days were over and he was much more nice and friendly now more than ever. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2016 0:06:33 GMT -5
--Silvernight settled down comfortably as her soulmate finally got next to her. She was careful to keep her voice low as she responded, her pelt prickling slightly in her worry to be heard by others and admonished: "All I've done so far was attempt to hunt," she responded coolly, pointing with her nose toward her two kills still a ways away from the fresh-kill pile. "There wasn't much around, unfortunately. The blizzard might have had something to do with it, but I'm afraid it might be worse. Is there any chance this meeting could bring good news?" Silvernight said the last bit slightly dryly, her gaze turning toward the Clan leader and her eyes sparking slightly with concealed concern.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2016 0:15:59 GMT -5
--Brokenpaw noticed Skullpaw's careful search for some other cat, and faltered slightly in his advance. The younger tom wasn't the best of friends with mostly anyone in the Clan, and was even less so with cats so far from him in age and level of training. He was certain that Skullpaw would much prefer to be near someone he was also comfortable with, since that was Brokenpaw's first instinct. He considered briefly changing routes, but felt it would be much too awkward and could potentially make Skullpaw upset in some way. The tom grit his teeth slightly and continued forward, hesitantly waving his tail in greeting when he was only short distance away.
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Darkηesque
DreamCloud96 at the original wcf. Member since 12/21/09.
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Post by Darkηesque on Aug 8, 2016 0:30:04 GMT -5
... ↪ "Morning, Brokenpaw," he reacted kindly and settled down in the spot he'd limped to a little further away from the nursery. His white face twisted to eye its entrance though, where he could see Mousekit and Moonkit ducking in the den's shadow. Skullpaw sighed and hulked his paw up to his chest digging his good foot into the ground to help prop his weight before turning his body back over to the other apprentice.
"I could actually use your help later if your mentor doesn't end up borrowing you at meeting's end," he started, keeping things from ending up awkward at all. Skullpaw just initiated a quiet conversation while the rest of their lollygagging clanmates surfaced from their slumbers. "I need someone to help demonstrate simple moves to the kits," the senior apprentice started, flicking his ear back to the nursery with a tiny roll of his intense eyes. "They want to be prepared to become apprentices, though that won't be for moons." It was the last comment that made the task seem ridiculous, but Skullpaw was still happy to help. |
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Post by Erιѕ Alvα on Aug 8, 2016 0:36:25 GMT -5
Weathered face, Rabbitstar gave a huge sigh as those gathered. He hardly had noticed those that were there and those that were not. His mind was reeling about every horrible thing that could happen without a medicine cat. He exchanged an apologetic glance with Tumblekit. This was not what he wanted when he wished to be a healer. Taking another deep breath to raise himself up and get ready to speak, Rabbitstar began to address the crowd. "Good morning." That's where he choked up. He began to realize that Fennelfur's death was entirely his fault. And everyone else would know it too. He looked at his paws before finally speaking again. "The patrol sent to the Moonwillow has returned... For those of you that do not know, Fennelfur... unfortunately died on the journey." The leader then braced himself for the reactions of the clan.
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Whitedeer had her eyes closed. She had become so calm by Aquashine's yellow aura that she had actually dozed off. She was unconsciously asleep, not even rousing at her father's meeting announcement. Clearly she hadn't had slept as well as she previously thought.
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Blinking dazed eyes came from Dancingwillow at Daisyfoot. Her mouth parted in question. What was the she-cat apologizing for? She tilted her head to the side before smiling. "I should watch my step~" The meeting flew completely over her head for now. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2016 0:59:59 GMT -5
--Brokenpaw cringed very slightly at his name, glancing at the other tom's injured paw briefly as he noted the slightly dark humor surrounding Skullpaw's injury and Brokenpaw's name. He set his attention back on the tom's words, listening raptly though quietly, eyes facing forward, to Skullpaw's inquiry. At the mention of helping kits, Brokenpaw's eyes brightened and his ears perked up slightly as he fixed his gaze on the other tom. "It's always good to be prepared," he rumbled cautiously in defense of the kits' eagerness to learn, afraid of sounding too excited and having the opportunity to "train" the kits taken from him. Brokenpaw himself had only been an apprentice for so many moons, though he was fast approaching a warrior's ceremony of his own. He hoped that his mentor would indeed give him some free time to help with the kits, and that the last minute training he would potentially endure in the semi-near future wouldn't be too intensive. His musings were cut short by the start of Rabbitstar's announcement, and he once again turned his attention forward. Upon hearing the news, he stayed as silent as the rest of the Clan was for a few heartbeats. Soon, however, many mutterings came forward, almost all tinged with worry or anger. Brokenpaw's mind was back on the kits, but this time worrying frantically for their health. His eyes scanned the fresh kill pile, still pitifully meager despite how late in the day it was, and his pelt began to prickle anxiously. Sickness was bound to follow a lack of food and harsh conditions, and death was almost completely ensured with sickness, harsh conditions, and no medicine cat.
--Silvernight silenced herself as the leader made his announcement, though not for too long after. "How will we survive the particularly harsh weather and the coming illness? Does anyone else have knowledge on the herbs? What about where to find them?" Her questions pooled in with and melted away into the rest of the voices bubbling up all around her, each sounding slightly more frantic, angry, or worried than the one before. She hadn't been particularly close to the medicine cat, seeing as she was rather healthy and didn't often put herself in danger outside of battles, so her worry was purely for the safety of the Clan - and especially herself and the only kit she'd brought with her to the Clan, Brokenpaw.
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Post by Dreamerym on Aug 8, 2016 3:25:33 GMT -5
Meadowlark sighed heavily. She had not known Fennelfur, only known of him, and yet his death boded ill for the coming season. Cat's muttered all about her, worry mixed with grief, not only for the death, but for the ones that were sure to head their way now. Her mind wandered to the young and old, those most likely to suffer the most when lack of food was met with the sickness and cold of leaf-bare. But they were also the ones who had the most potential to mitigate the coming disaster. The old ones knew the territory best, and the young ones could be so intuitive sometimes. One was sure to have spent time with Fennelfur at some point in their young life. It didn't matter though. She knew they could not come through this unscathed, and that is what she grieved for. The hope of a mellow season and a healthy clan come new-leaf.
Highstone was caught off guard with the awful news but he took it in stride. "It's all Rabbitstars fault you know. Fennelfur was an old cat. If nothing else he should have had an apprentice by now, and he shouldn't have been off on excursions at all. It's not like the coming of leaf bare is any sort of surprise!" He huffed with the knowledge that anything he had to say would likely go unnoticed. He glanced at the fresh-kill pile then and was astounded by its meager supply. There had been only one snow so far and already they were going to be desperate for a meal. It was anger that took Highstone by force, despite his generally mellow personality.
Fawnpaw was already seething and the news brought nothing better to her hopeful mind. She fretted, if only for a moment, on the likelihood of survival through this leaf bare. It didn't matter anyway. The clan would be weak and susceptible to outside attack, but most of all, in the mixture of emotion that came in waves from the area around the highhill, Fawnpaw could see things heading towards fighting and anger, two things that would help rip the clan apart. With that acknowledgement she took a deep breath and calmed herself, if only for a moment.
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Post by Pearl on Aug 8, 2016 4:40:21 GMT -5
(Is Sweetclan still going to be allies with Tempestclan Envy?)
Pebblegaze looks sad, looking down at his paws. Sorrelwing is the same. Both wondered how the clan would survive leaf bare. It was already hard as it was with Fennelfur as medicine cat, but now they don't have a medicine cat or medicine cat apprentice, so what now? What is Rabbitstar going to do now?
Honeysong and Stonewhisker look shocked. "...What are we going to do...?" Honeysong mumbles to herself, closing her eyes. She thinks of her parents, and of the kits of the clan. What are they going to do when one of the clan members are sick?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2016 9:10:33 GMT -5
((Oh, I just remembered;; if ever lacking in plot twists or anything, there's always Silvernight's unknown past to be dredged up))
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Post by xfogpathx on Aug 8, 2016 10:03:46 GMT -5
((Whats SweetClan?))
Ridegfall felt him stiffen, stoic in his grief but wanting to stand tall. His soul mate had to deliver a horrible blow but it wasn't one he was completely taken aback by. Fennelfur had old, very old in fact. The fact he lasted this was incredible in its own right. Even after the bravado he showed Rabbitstar earlier in the day, he couldn't help but feel a bit of fear travel down his spine. At the questions emerging, Rabbitstar glanced between Rabbitstar, Honeysong, and Dawnflame, the pillars of the clans. They would have a lot to deal with in these next coming moons.
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"No..." Bluedusk murmured breathlessly as the new finally settled into her brain. She felt Pepperpaw sag against her shoulder, trying to hold back sobs. The apprentice always tried to seem so tough. Feeling hopeless, Bluedusk rested her head on the dark one on her shoulder and felt herself go numb in fear. What would happen to them?
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Braveleaf gasped at the news and his gaze immediately flicked towards Skullpaw and his injured paw, not caring about his own injury. He needed that to heal right so he wasn't crippled for life! And what about the kits and Icewing. They needed a medicine cat to take care of them. It was leaf-bare....even in a good season cats starved....became ill....died. He couldn't watch his family go through that.
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Sootpaw, his curiosity peaked for once since his traumatic night, had crept his way to the den entrance and sat in the shadows listening. Through the numb, poppy seed haze he felt something overtaking his body. Fear. Pure. Cold. Fear. His breathing became shallow and quick as he scrambled backward towards the back of the den. His body pressed against the cool walls as he tried to gulp down air but all he could do was panic.
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Dawnflame couldn't help but let out a wail at the news of Fennelfur dying out in the icy blizzard, away from his den and his clan. She hoped it was peaceful...at least he was in StarClan with Runningfox. He had told her so many stories of his first soul mate. She was certain he had been in love with her. Now, the old tom could be happy.
But where did that leave the clan? Fennelfur-no, the medicine cats den was full of patients. There was an apprentice to train and a clan to care for. All that they had was Tumblekit and herself, with her basic training and knowledge of where to actually find the herbs. It wouldn't inspire much hope but...they were better than nothing.
"Uhm...A-As the Dreamcatcher I received some basic training and I went out to help Fennelfur collect herbs all the time....and TUmblekit has been spending the last two moons following after him nearly everyday." she called out, softly at first but growing with confidence.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2016 13:44:14 GMT -5
--Silvernight continued thinking of question after question, doing her best not to let them pour out of her mouth in hopes that she'd be able to ask them directly soon. Her mind raced, mixtures of the beginnings of plans, questions, and accusations tumbling together in a frothy mix she could only begin to decipher herself. Maybe orange souls could melt snow - and blue could direct the moisture away - but what about food - maybe it was just the first blizzard making hunting so difficult - would Tumblekit and Dawnflame really be able to take over the duties - is Rabbitstar going to venture out to talk to StarClan - wasn't this all his fault? Her claws itched to sink into something, anything, to get her emotions out of her and into the air. All that was under her paws, though, was the snow everyone was so terrified of.
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Post by Erιѕ Alvα on Aug 8, 2016 15:09:15 GMT -5
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Post by Dreamerym on Aug 8, 2016 17:51:36 GMT -5
[ Could be a fun thing to look at. Highstone is a grump. ]
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Post by Erιѕ Alvα on Aug 8, 2016 18:21:29 GMT -5
(I'm not feeling well, let me die in peace D:
But really I'll be back on tonight or tomorrow.) |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2016 18:56:03 GMT -5
((I just spent the last, like, hour reading over the toms and she-cats, putting a small version of their personalities in a table on Google docs, and now I'm attempting to match them up to somehow contribute to the discussion of pairings... Lol))
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2016 19:15:55 GMT -5
((Willowfrost x Tornadoheart ; Ridgefall and Cloudripple (12 moon difference tho) ; Thunderfang x Daisyfoot ; Silvernight x Stonewhisker ; Crowheart x Whitedeer ; Kestrelstorm/Highstone x Aquashine ; Alternatively, Kestrelstorm x Brittlethorn/Meadowlark
Jasyshadow x Dancingwillow (since she was described as "ditzy" and such he could try to manipulate her into helping him overthrow the Clan like he and his sister want? Either her or Asterwing due to Asterwing's gullibleness, the age difference just seemed like an obstance. Patcheye would also work, but his age is far above the others'.)
I added the older apprentices to the list I made too, but I didn't show any pairings involving them bc idk if that would be okay ?? so))
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Post by xfogpathx on Aug 8, 2016 21:18:31 GMT -5
(Its so interesting to see what other people pair because that list is so different than anything we thought of XD Good job, dude.)
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§Moonwing§
I was §Moonwing§ on the original forums!
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Post by §Moonwing§ on Aug 8, 2016 21:23:46 GMT -5
(Apparently Kestrelstorm is incredibly shippable. c: he's also my baby. Yup, as of now my characters' ships are Tumblekit x Jadekit (IT'S BEEN MY FAV SINCE LIKE LAST YEAR OK) and Kestrelstorm x Tawnypaw. It would be really interesting to see how Willowfrost reacts to the whole relationship thing, though, because she isn't really a character who normally "does" relationships. On another note, I had a safe flight (many turbulences, but I slept through most of it), and I am now back home with our computer ;u; My homestay family didn't even have a computer so I had to survive for three whole weeks without one, but hey, I'm back ! :D I'll be able to be a lot more active right now, I'll write up starters for Echoflight and Willowfrost, maybe make another tom if we're lacking them, and then I'll go salvage some of my stuff from the old forums so I'll remember them forever. c: It's going to be a busy couple of days online!)
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