A coughing fit wracked their body as green and blue eyes eyed grey and red. How odd. She hadn't seen any of the stuff surrounding her before, and as she moved her tail away from the flames creeping towards her, she sniffed haughtily. Quite rude of it, to approach without asking. And it was so hot. And she couldn't breathe. And nothing was making sense, but sat she did, moving slightly to the side as red and orange and yellow flames advanced. Smoke had formed a fog around her, burning her eyes as fur began to singe. Why? Why was it here? Was it supposed to be here? Where had everyone gone? The small calico curled up on herself as they began to cough, throat itching and eyes running with tears. How odd.

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Burning. Their home was burning! StarClan help them, how could this be? The smoke above them was clear. Fire was on the way! Had WindClan not suffered enough? Had the snow fever not been punishment enough for whatever evil StarClan had perceived? They hadn't meant it, he was certain. WindClan's warriors would never openly disrespect StarClan! Surely burning down their home was going to an extreme, considering how many were still recovering from the plague that had hit them less than a moon ago? Perhaps... perhaps the fire would spare them? Avoid the camp entirely? Judging by the leader's orders, that was not a risk they could take, and the young warrior quickly stood to get to work.

Broad head turned this way and that as cats everywhere provided aid for each other. Snowybreeze knew he had to go help. For certain he would. But first... he needed to find her. His beloved Berryfrost... where was she? True, her height could in theory make her get lost in a crowd, but the massive tom had always been able to spot the molly, no matter how many cats were around. Mismatched ears lay pinned, flat on his head as his heart began beating faster and faster, his lungs aching from the acrid smoke in the air. Where was she? Had she left? Gone to the river like Twilightstar had said? That was the best case scenario here, wasn't it? Perhaps... perhaps it had been so. Maybe he should let go of his search. Help those in front of him now and hope to meet up with her by the appointed place. But then... that nagging feeling. That twist in his heart.

The knowledge that Berryfrost would have never left without making sure he was alright. Because that was the kind of cat she was! She cared too much! She would never leave unless she knew he was alright! Oh StarClan... what had happened? Where was she before this started? She... she had been tired. She must have been in the warriors' den... and then...

Snowybreeze's eyes opened wide, bright blue orbs round with fear as he turned his gaze towards the den's entrance. Had... had Berryfrost left the warriors' den? Had he seen her at all when all the cats started running amok? The gentle giant's stomach twisted with anxiety as he realized that not only could he not spot the molly... he hadn't seen her at all since she'd gone to rest earlier that day. StarClan help him! The den! It was... it was filled with smoke! She couldn't be... could she? Did it matter? Could he take the risk? No. He could not!

Massive paws pounded the ground hard as the patched tom rushed towards the den, his ears perked up as he heard a voice inside... calling for help! Gritting his teeth with determination, the young warrior rushed inside, his stature towering enough for the smoke billowing at the ceiling to fog his vision and cause him to cough. Lowering his head as he narrowed his eyes, adjusting his gaze to the dim light, he spotted them. A splash of cream next to the familiar eggshell colored coat of his beloved Berryfrost!

Instinct taking over, the tom rushed to the apprentice's side. Another cough escaped Snowybreeze, urging him to leave this forsaken place. One look at Berryfrost told him all he needed to know. She was unconscious. She would not be making the trip out to the river alone. But he had done it before. He'd carried his clanmates upon his back. He would do it again. And again. And again. A thousand times over if it meant keeping them from harm. Especially if it was his best friend's life at stake!

There was a problem, however. A predicament... one might say. Fireflame had been awake when she'd climbed onto his back. He would need help keeping Berryfrost there! Turning to look at the apprentice - Mothpaw, if he recalled correctly - the warrior gave them an apologetic glance. It was so rude... to ask for more. Mothpaw had already been trying to save Berryfrost's life! But... he couldn't do this alone. And it would be safer than simply dragging her through the fire by his maw.

"Please. I can. Carry he -cough- her. On my back. If you could just. Help me. Place her there," the feathery furred warrior pleaded, dipping his head respectfully before he lowered himself, attempting to help the apprentice place the small framed warrior on his back.

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@Rose [Berryfrost] | @lio [Mothpaw]