WindClan: Life Before 2023's Fire

[Liekki]

Originally Posted by Ashstripe

"Well, let's be careful. The rabbits may have been scared off by danger," Sunshine mewed. He dashed over to the camp entrance.

Leafshadow purred under the warm sun, prancing around and rolling around in the grass. "I've been stuck in the cave all day," she said as she looked around at the puffy clouds and dancing butterflies.

[Ashstripe]

Originally Posted by Ashpetal

Leafshadow purred under the warm sun, prancing around and rolling around in the grass. "I've been stuck in the cave all day," she said as she looked around at the puffy clouds and dancing butterflies.

"Yeah, clan life's been kind of uneventful," Sunshine pointed out, tearing out a blade of grass with his claws. He dropped backwards onto the soft ground, almost forgetting their primary task.

[Charmer]

Originally Posted by blue jellie

"Yes. Use the skills you have... get better at them until you can beat a Clan leader." Ambercloud smiled at her apprentice. "Attack me."

Thistlepaw exhaled, wriggling his shoulders as he plotted his attack. The name of the game is Speed and Skill. He began to trot around his mentor like he was out for a casual stroll, watching her out of the corner of his eye. Then with a burst of speed he bolted toward her. Just before he got within reach of her paws, he bunched his muscles like he planned to spring over her, trying to trick her into giving him an opportunity to dive beneath her and knock out a leg or two for a takedown.

[fresh]

Originally Posted by Charmer

Thistlepaw exhaled, wriggling his shoulders as he plotted his attack. The name of the game is Speed and Skill. He began to trot around his mentor like he was out for a casual stroll, watching her out of the corner of his eye. Then with a burst of speed he bolted toward her. Just before he got within reach of her paws, he bunched his muscles like he planned to spring over her, trying to trick her into giving him an opportunity to dive beneath her and knock out a leg or two for a takedown.

Ambercloud soared high into the air and whipped around to aim for Thistlepaw's back. If it hit, he should collapse under her weight. If it didn't... Well, she'd have to scramble back onto her paws quick enough before her apprentice took advantage of the temporary moment of weakness.

[Charmer]

Originally Posted by blue jellie

Ambercloud soared high into the air and whipped around to aim for Thistlepaw's back. If it hit, he should collapse under her weight. If it didn't... Well, she'd have to scramble back onto her paws quick enough before her apprentice took advantage of the temporary moment of weakness.

Thistlepaw’s bluff worked too well! Him mentor leapt clear of of his path, and left him totally vulnerable to being pinned as he dove, unable to change direction. Mouse dung! He didn’t even have time to dodge. And tried to roll, but it was too late, he was left on his back, only able to batter at him mentor’s Nelly with his hind legs.

[oats]

Originally Posted by woly

larkfall wanted to cry. how close he was to his ear, how he pressed against him so romantically yet the words he mewed in his ears were like thick poison. cuckoo could crush him with a single swipe. but one thing that comforted larkfall is that he would never kill him. as much as he hurt him, as many scars that were along his body from punishments,he would never kill him. after all, that would only draw more attention to cuckoo, and larkfall knew he didnt want to be in the spotlight of their leader. the thought only gave him a sliver of confidence. he gave a small whimper, but he sat up a bit more, leaning away from cuckoos touch,¨your scent...¨ he repeated, voice still trembling. he had never stood up to his mate before. green eyes watered at he stared at him. he wanted to back down, to say nevermind and apologize over and over again, to beg for forgiveness. but they were in the clearing,public, cuckoo couldnt hurt him with cats watching, could he?, ¨it isnt mine.¨ it hurt. it really did. to know his mate didnt love him enough to stick around, that alrk would never be his one and only. that lark wasnt good enough. what did he have to do to prove himself? did he have to praise and worship him? did he have to dedicate his all to him? check and check. lark was done.

The stench of fear came off Larkfall in waves, and it was almost… endearing. The calico tom was terrified, deathly scared of defying his love, his mate. In a way, Cuckoosnarl could’ve said that he loved him. Loved the dedication he had shown. But he knew that wasn’t true, he was only too aware of the fact that he was hooked on his control over Larkfall, of being to pull and tug at him like he was a marionette, a puppet with no sense of self or limits. It wasn’t always like that. He had just wanted to see how far he could go, but then he went further.

The breeze meandered its way through the moor, cold as anything. His pelt was just thick enough for him to not feel it.

Sudden bravery was unexpected from his kitten. Cuckoosnarl would’ve expected more weeping, begging for forgiveness, and not… this. He knew of Larkfall’s intellect, but considerations for the tom’s rebellion had completely foregone him. He’d have to think fast, and decisions like that were usually reckless. He was done? Was going to, what, leave him for some of the most minor of transgressions? This wouldn’t do.

Upturning his lip even further, he let out a guttural snarl, vehemence lining every hair in his pelt. “Of course it isn’t, Larkfall. When you treat me like I don’t exist, what am I to do? I’ve seen you talking to other toms. Don’t think you’re the victim in all this; don’t waste your tears, lest I give you reason to cry.” He was more than aware of the way Lark edged away from him; he wasn’t going to get away so easily. Getting up, posturing himself as if he was completely calm and not ready to strike, Cuckoosnarl simply turned, and mewed, “I honestly don’t know why I love you. You aren’t even appreciative of the slightest things, and when I try and settle, try to cope, you accuse me like this. It’s unforgivable. But you’re lucky--” Here, he spat out the word, “That I do feel for you the way I do. Because if I didn’t you wouldn’t be here. You wouldn’t be anything without me.”

[fresh]

Originally Posted by Charmer

Thistlepaw’s bluff worked too well! Him mentor leapt clear of of his path, and left him totally vulnerable to being pinned as he dove, unable to change direction. Mouse dung! He didn’t even have time to dodge. And tried to roll, but it was too late, he was left on his back, only able to batter at him mentor’s Nelly with his hind legs.

The she-cat stepped off of him, not seeing a reason to go any further. "Rather than working on that defense move I just did, how about we figure out how to attack me?" Ambercloud sat, her head cocked. "Take a few guesses about where I'll go, what I'll be doing."

[seasalt]

Originally Posted by Suspiciousmindz

Blazingstar had recently left his den for the first time that day. He looked better than he did a few days ago. However, he was still thin from starving himself for so long. His pelt was shinier than normal though, clear that he had been grooming himself just a few minutes ago. He had to look the best he could for his clan. It was the only thing he could do to look like the strong leader he normally was. So far, only Surgestorm knew of his recent life lost. He wanted to keep it that way. "Hmmm" he mumbled to himself, his golden hues scanning the clearing for something to do. However, his gaze rested on a small orange kitten who seemed irritated. Looked very much like another cat he knew: Alderscreech. His whiskers twitched a little in amusement before he decided to drop by and say hi to a sibling he knew of, but hadn't officially met yet. He wasn't sure what his parents had told the youngest liter. He wasn't sure if Flarekit would recognize him at all, but he knew who she was simply by the appearance. Slowly, the ginger tom made his way over, thinking about what he would say when he finally came up to her. "Well, someone looks bored," he spoke as he came up to the kitten. His posture was welcoming and his smile, friendly. Although his hues were a little dull, they still held a mischievous little twinkle in them.

Flarekit's ear twitched as she thought. Well, their were things she could do. Like play with some moss-balls, but no kit was in sight, so she couldn't play with anyone. And played alone was... borrrrinnnngg. Then their was catching butterflies, which was.. not her thing. Though other kits seemed to enjoy them. Well, dragonfly's too, which was the same deal. She blinked, looking up slightly at who had spoken, her optics narrowing slightly. "Huh?" Flarekit frowned, lowered her head slightly, "Yeah, kinda..." She replied, tail flicking as she finally responded. She was bored. Really, really bored. Nothing to do, no cat to play with, her siblings doing StarClan knows what to get them in trouble. And, right when she was taking a break from them too. It is so hard to put them in order, so they don't do something absolutely mouse-brained... She thought, shaking her head inside her mind. She didn't actually do it. Maybe she could find some crickets and mess with them later. That was a much better idea. Her siblings could get out of trouble themselves, if they could do it themselves.

[BluBunnie]

Originally Posted by Myik

pfftftftffttf this is adorable))
Bluetalon let out a purr, using her paw to wipe away her tears. She backed up and looked at Onyxwhisper. "Really," She managed to laugh, tail sticking up with her ears. Buetalon had never had a real friend before. The concept was new to her. Bluetalon blushed under her fur as Onyx nuzzled her. A small hint of warmth went through her.

(ikr I love it)

Onyxwhisper smiled, "Of course! You can come to me whenever you need me!" she mewed. She stood and shook her fur, "Would you like to continue hunting? " She tilted her head slightly.

[judas]

Originally Posted by BluBunny

(ikr I love it)

Onyxwhisper smiled, "Of course! You can come to me whenever you need me!" she mewed. She stood and shook her fur, "Would you like to continue hunting? " She tilted her head slightly.

Bluetalon looked up eyes wide as she stumbled from Onyxwhisper. Purring, she looked over at the field. "Oh, y-yeah!" She said with a smile. Green eyes glowing, the pain in her felt dull. She whipped her ears for a moment as she sniffed around. "I think there is something over there," Bluetalon mewed, pointing with her tail.