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Post by thistle on Oct 30, 2023 18:23:56 GMT -5
Bluewhisker didn't even twitch a whisker as Echo's limp weight was placed on her back. She nodded once, beginning to pad back towards the treeline.
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Post by Icefire15 on Oct 30, 2023 18:30:08 GMT -5
Blackfire led the way to where they had buried the rest of the prey and quickly dug it back up. Picking up the prey, she turned to meet up with the rest of the patrol.
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Post by Icefire15 on Oct 30, 2023 19:41:49 GMT -5
“Alright, let’s hurry.” Blackfire mumbled around the prey, leading the way back to SkyClan territory. (Border page?)
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Post by Willow on Oct 30, 2023 19:49:43 GMT -5
Webstripe, did his best to help prop Echo's body up over Bluewhisker's shoulders, though it was quite difficult for him as he was much shorter than Bluewhisker. "This is going to be a slow journey back." he mewed through his teeth.
Springpaw grabbed the prey Blackfire passed over to her and followed behind the patrol.
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Post by Icefire15 on Nov 12, 2023 14:04:43 GMT -5
Meep)
Nightmare sat outside the factory, grooming her pale white fur. The night air cooled her itchy skin and she had taken to only coming out at night or when clouds covered the sun. She gave an irritated flick of her ear, wishing that she could move around her father’s territory just as freely during the day, but she would just make do with wandering around at night.
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Post by Moonblazer on Nov 12, 2023 14:26:18 GMT -5
Meep) Nightmare sat outside the factory, grooming her pale white fur. The night air cooled her itchy skin and she had taken to only coming out at night or when clouds covered the sun. She gave an irritated flick of her ear, wishing that she could move around her father’s territory just as freely during the day, but she would just make do with wandering around at night. Pacing along one of the support beams near the hollow windows, Revy watched Nightmare from afar. His black fur blended him in with the darkness, and the only thing visible were his piercing blue eyes. He mused, able to see that his younger half-sister almost solely came out at night. While he could tell her reasoning was out of necessity, he did find mellow humor in the fact that she walked the night time just as he did. Axel's power spread fiercely during the day, yet it was at night that Revy did his work best. It was easy to spy on cats that didn't tend to look up. Even so, he lazed elegantly along the beam, calling down with a light yet smooth voice. "Wandering this evening, are we?"
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Post by Icefire15 on Nov 12, 2023 15:21:49 GMT -5
Nightmare lifted her head to look up at her half-brother and gave small nod, “It’s quiet tonight.” She said, returning her red gaze back to the shadows, “Thought I might go for a stroll.” Nightmare added. Perhaps she would find some cat that had wandered too far into the territory, it would be nice to practice some of the battle moves she had learned already.
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Post by Moonblazer on Nov 12, 2023 16:02:14 GMT -5
Nightmare lifted her head to look up at her half-brother and gave small nod, “It’s quiet tonight.” She said, returning her red gaze back to the shadows, “Thought I might go for a stroll.” Nightmare added. Perhaps she would find some cat that had wandered too far into the territory, it would be nice to practice some of the battle moves she had learned already. “You all grow up so fast.” Revy mused, flicking his tail slowly, before he crossed his paws and mewed. “A stroll, all by yourself, hm? You always were a brave one. You would be wise to avoid getting into a squabble with the other groups that try and dabble around our borders.” Revy extended his claws lazily. “Though, it’s always fun to see them squeal.”
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Post by Icefire15 on Nov 12, 2023 16:07:36 GMT -5
“Maybe it’s time they were taught a lesson then.” Nightmare said, letting her claws scrape against the concrete. She looked back up at her brother, her eyes glinting in the dim light the streetlights had to offer, “They shouldn’t think that tbey can continue to get away with trespassing on father’s territory.” She added, baring her teeth.
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Post by Moonblazer on Nov 12, 2023 17:08:57 GMT -5
“Maybe it’s time they were taught a lesson then.” Nightmare said, letting her claws scrape against the concrete. She looked back up at her brother, her eyes glinting in the dim light the streetlights had to offer, “They shouldn’t think that tbey can continue to get away with trespassing on father’s territory.” She added, baring her teeth. Revy watched Nightmare with a hint of interest. She certainly was loyal to their father, and already recognized her claim to their territory. Her cold aggression needed to be tempered. That would make her into a dangerous fighter, and Revy needed that for when his time to lead came. Revy stood to his paws, giving a chilling peal of laughter. “Oh, look at you. Do you think you are truly ready to get your claws wet? I can see how badly you want to keep what’s yours. Ours. But, you lack discipline, and real, true tact… Would you like to really learn how our father handles business?” He invited.
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Post by Icefire15 on Nov 12, 2023 18:47:22 GMT -5
“Are you planning on teaching me?” Nightmare asked, interest gleaming in her eyes. It would be beneficial to learn how things are run here, and learning from Revy would certainly make things easier for her as well.
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Post by Moonblazer on Nov 12, 2023 18:58:24 GMT -5
“Are you planning on teaching me?” Nightmare asked, interest gleaming in her eyes. It would be beneficial to learn how things are run here, and learning from Revy would certainly make things easier for her as well. “What kind of a second in command doesn’t teach his followers?” Revy hummed, before he slipped down from beam to beam, landing on nimble and silent paws in front of his younger sister. “And what kind of a brother doesn’t teach his sister how to survive… and to thrive, out here. I plan to teach plenty to all four of you, in different ways.” He promised, leaning down to look into Nightmare’s eyes. “Let’s go on a walk. But, there is one rule. Your paws cannot make a sound.”
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Post by Icefire15 on Nov 12, 2023 19:11:39 GMT -5
Nightmare met Revy’s eyes with her own unflinching gaze, “That won’t be a problem.” She said with a flick of her ear. Nightmare stood to follow after him, her paws not making a sound as she moved.
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Post by Moonblazer on Nov 12, 2023 19:20:20 GMT -5
Nightmare met Revy’s eyes with her own unflinching gaze, “That won’t be a problem.” She said with a flick of her ear. Nightmare stood to follow after him, her paws not making a sound as she moved. “Mm.” Revy hummed, content with Nightmare’s unwavering stare. Good, she already had the eye-contact down well. One of Axel and Revy’s best traits was how chilling their stares could be. It seemed Nightmare learned that quickly. He slipped like a phantom through the city streets, gliding between the pools of blinking light from the lamp-posts around them. Rows of chain-link fences separated them from a line of ragged twolegnests that joined together in a long row. Revy suddenly broke out into a fast run, tail flicking for Nightmare to follow after him, and to try and see if she could keep up with her tracking in the city.
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Post by Icefire15 on Nov 12, 2023 20:26:28 GMT -5
Nightmare didn’t hesitate to break into a run, doing her best to keep up with Revy. He was certainly much faster than her, that was for sure. Nightmare gave an irritated flick of her ear and pushed herself to run faster determined to keep up with her half-brother. She could tell that this was a test, and she wasn’t about to let Revy down by failing.
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Post by Moonblazer on Nov 12, 2023 20:54:28 GMT -5
Nightmare didn’t hesitate to break into a run, doing her best to keep up with Revy. He was certainly much faster than her, that was for sure. Nightmare gave an irritated flick of her ear and pushed herself to run faster determined to keep up with her half-brother. She could tell that this was a test, and she wasn’t about to let Revy down by failing. Revy was silent, darting through the darkness like a shadow. Nightmare would have to depend on her scents to keep after him. So far, he approved of her attempt, able to scent her consistently. Deciding to make it a bit harder, Revy leaped up to the first step of one of the skynest’s fire escapes, winding his way upwards. If Nightmare wanted to feel control over their territory, perhaps it was time that she saw every inch of it.
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Post by Icefire15 on Nov 12, 2023 21:06:08 GMT -5
Nightmare came to a stop when Revy’s scent suddenly changed course, looking up at fire escape with calculating eyes. Lashing her tail, Nightmare jumped up after Revy, following after him carefully. She hadn’t climbed one of these before and she didn’t want to risk falling by moving recklessly.
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Post by Moonblazer on Nov 12, 2023 21:24:12 GMT -5
Nightmare came to a stop when Revy’s scent suddenly changed course, looking up at fire escape with calculating eyes. Lashing her tail, Nightmare jumped up after Revy, following after him carefully. She hadn’t climbed one of these before and she didn’t want to risk falling by moving recklessly. “Balance. Keep a rhythm.” Revy sang down, his voice like wind. “If you fall, you die. So, do not fall.” He continued upwards, taunting yet inviting. “Come! You’ll love what I have to show you, if you can make it up!”
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Post by Icefire15 on Nov 12, 2023 21:56:52 GMT -5
Nightmare looked up, her eyes narrowing in the direction of Revy’s voice. Feeling another wave of determination, she started climbing a bit faster. The climb became easier the higher she went, and she was careful not to look down either. Nightmare flicked her ear, wondering what Revy could possibly want to show her all the way up here.
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Post by Moonblazer on Nov 12, 2023 22:05:52 GMT -5
Nightmare looked up, her eyes narrowing in the direction of Revy’s voice. Feeling another wave of determination, she started climbing a bit faster. The climb became easier the higher she went, and she was careful not to look down either. Nightmare flicked her ear, wondering what Revy could possibly want to show her all the way up here. After a long moment of climbing, Revy disappeared over the lip of the ladder and onto the edge of the roof. Slipping around to the cornerstone, there was plenty of room to sit down upon the flat stone and look out across the city. Wind rippled through his black coat, but Revy enjoyed the crisp chill. The lights of the city shone like stars.
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Post by Icefire15 on Nov 12, 2023 22:16:25 GMT -5
Nightmare wasn’t too far behind Revy, having grown more confident during the climb. She climbed the last step of the ladder and jumped onto the flat stone next to Revy, looking down at the city with light awe in her eyes, “A city of stars.” She whispered, feeling the wind ripple through her fur.
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Post by Moonblazer on Nov 12, 2023 22:42:34 GMT -5
Nightmare wasn’t too far behind Revy, having grown more confident during the climb. She climbed the last step of the ladder and jumped onto the flat stone next to Revy, looking down at the city with light awe in her eyes, “A city of stars.” She whispered, feeling the wind ripple through her fur. “You see it now?” Revy mused, sliding down to dangle his front paws fearlessly off the edge of the stone, his head resting as he gazed out at the city. “Forest cats may call this place strange and rotten, yet to see a sight like this each night, it fills you with… a sense of grace.” He looked back at Nightmare with a smooth flick of his tail. “Would you like all this to be yours one day? How badly would you want to know these stars would all shine for you?”
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Post by Icefire15 on Nov 12, 2023 22:56:55 GMT -5
Nightmare flicked her ear, her gaze still focused on the sight below her, “Yes… yes, I would like that.” She said, finally turning her head to look at Revy, a fierceness sparking in her eyes, “What do I have to do to earn this right?” Nightmare asked, her tail lashing.
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Post by Moonblazer on Nov 13, 2023 13:39:48 GMT -5
Nightmare flicked her ear, her gaze still focused on the sight below her, “Yes… yes, I would like that.” She said, finally turning her head to look at Revy, a fierceness sparking in her eyes, “What do I have to do to earn this right?” Nightmare asked, her tail lashing. Revy looked right at Nightmare, ear flicking. "When our father retires, my job will be to take over the gang and my paws will grasp every corner of what you see here. But I'm a generous cat." He purred silkily. "And I'm going to need a next in line. My kits, wherever they are around this city, I don't force them or their mothers to join us. No, rather. I would have you as my selected cat to lead after my time has passed. My right paw, so to say." He offered. "I'll teach you what it means, to truly be in control, to take what is yours and have cats willing to follow you to the ends of the world." He lowered his voice, cold and deep. "But this is a one-time deal. There is no backing out, and if you betray me in any way, I'll see to it that the heir after you is the one to slice your throat." He promised chillingly. "So. Now is your chance to choose. Do you accept my offer, Nightmare? Or shall I choose someone else?"
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Post by Icefire15 on Nov 13, 2023 14:12:20 GMT -5
Nightmare was silent for a moment as she considered Revy’s offer, her eyes narrowing as she turned her gaze back to the lights of the city, “I’ll accept your offer, but there’s something I want to know first.” She finally said, flicking her eyes towards her half brother, “Why me? Why choose me over Harlow, or Blizzard? Or any of our many half-siblings for that matter.”
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Post by Moonblazer on Nov 13, 2023 16:22:34 GMT -5
Nightmare was silent for a moment as she considered Revy’s offer, her eyes narrowing as she turned her gaze back to the lights of the city, “I’ll accept your offer, but there’s something I want to know first.” She finally said, flicking her eyes towards her half brother, “Why me? Why choose me over Harlow, or Blizzard? Or any of our many half-siblings for that matter.” Revy gave a small and knowing grin, lips curling dangerously with a hint of mirth. “Because there is fire in your eyes that I want to see burn. Harlow, Shadow, and Blizzard will have their places at my side, but only one cat can be picked to take over. I don’t need raw strength or power, I need cunning and wit. I think you have that.” He explained, curling his tail smoothly around his body.
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Post by Icefire15 on Nov 13, 2023 19:16:33 GMT -5
Nightmare eyed Revy for a moment befor giving a single nod, satisfied with his answer, “Then I accept. Teach me everything you know, and you’ll have my loyalty. I won’t betray you.” She promised, meeting his gaze with her own.
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Post by Moonblazer on Nov 13, 2023 19:23:12 GMT -5
Nightmare eyed Revy for a moment befor giving a single nod, satisfied with his answer, “Then I accept. Teach me everything you know, and you’ll have my loyalty. I won’t betray you.” She promised, meeting his gaze with her own. Revy gave her a chilly yet satisfied look, flicking his tail out towards the city below. “Then we have alot of work to do, hm? Starting with learning every corner of this city. These skynests are the best way to monitor the streets below, for enemies and allies alike.”
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Post by Icefire15 on Nov 13, 2023 19:35:40 GMT -5
“Will I have to come out during the day?” Nightmare asked, her fur twitching in annoyance at the thought of having to deal with her skin burning every day. “The light irritates my skin, and it makes my eyes hurt.”
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Post by Moonblazer on Nov 13, 2023 19:46:55 GMT -5
“Will I have to come out during the day?” Nightmare asked, her fur twitching in annoyance at the thought of having to deal with her skin burning every day. “The light irritates my skin, and it makes my eyes hurt.” “Perhaps then, now would be a good time to locate the shaded areas in the city that you may have to use, if you are needed during the day. Use your head, Nightmare.” Revy reminded with a smirk, shrugging at her question. “You cannot get rid of sunlight. So, how would you adapt?” He asked.
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