WindClan: Life Before 2023's Fire

[Ivy]

(Just imagine that in slo mo xD)
Soaringcrane gazed at her in surprise as she kicked him off, hard. He winced as he was sucker punched by her hind paws and his chest felt the air being knocked out of his chest. He landed with a loud thump on the ground, belly exposed to StarClan. He smiled a small smile and closed his eyes, panting. "You did really well..." Soaringcrane felt too weak to continue. He needed to get back his stomach and air. Soaringcrane took in deep gasps. "Crestpaw..smart move...with...using both....pairs of paws..." His tone was admirable, but also envious. He should've seen that coming. Soaringcrane forced himself to his paws but his legs buckled and fell out beneath him.

[lone]

Pinekit grinned slightly as he watched the older kit begin to get more restless. He stood up as well, stretching out, his back curving inwards as he did so and he got slowly into a normal standing position. "No I understand...a lot of kits are like that. We can do something else if you like, I think I'm pretty much rested now," he replied, arching his back and then giving a shudder that seemed to spread all the way down his body. Pinekit's ears swiveled around, and he turned his gaze upwards and then craned his neck around backwards so he could identify the source of the sound. Of course, more cats talking. About things that weren't deep, or important, just about things that they felt like talking about. "Oh, I dunno...I'm looking forwards to battle training more, I think. Just because I'll be able to defend the Clan and everything," Pinekit mewed, facing her once more. Pinekit began to pace as well, not because he felt like it but because he was getting bored of staying in the same spot. He was, in fact, bored of the camp. The gleam came back into his eye and he smirked at Adderkit, an unspoken question expressed all over the tom's features. "Say...have you ever snuck out of camp before?" he asked. He had been doubting it earlier but now, it seemed like, was the perfect time to do so. After all, it would be a lot of fun, and Adderkit seemed like she was bored and could use a change of scenery as well. Besides, it wouldn't be his fault if she got caught...it would be her own. She could only blame him for talking her into sneaking out, she couldn't exactly blame him for her getting caught. And if he wasn't caught, they would have no proof that he had even been there, would they? A sneaky smile crept onto Pinekit's features as he waited for Adderkit's reply. He was pleased that he was thinking of the idea..it would be exciting, or even fun! The more Pinekit thought about it, the more convinced he was that it was a good idea. Now to work on a plan for convincing her if she says no...well, I've already got her a little confused, which is good...kinda keep her guessing about what I'm going to do next. I'm gaining her friendship, so she's beginning to trust me and want to hang out with me more...now I just have to show her that I'll stick with her- and that would involve getting into trouble...Pinekit thought in a frustrated manner. He hated to get into trouble...in his opinion, doing something bad wasn't wrong, it was only wrong if you were to get caught.

Pinekit turned his green eyes upwards, following the path of the clouds. He scanned them as though they were another cat and he were seeing what they looked like. He raised one paw, lost in his thoughts and swiped at them once more. Although his expression didn't show it, being the cold and hard expression that it always was, he was thinking about them actually being enemy cats and for a moment, he really believed himself to be a warrior. When he came out of his fantasy, Pinekit remembered his question and turned back towards Adderkit to wait for her reply. The only good thing about these...little embarrassing moments, is that it only confuses her more. That's a good thing, I suppose...Pinekit thought, with a shrug. He hadn't ever had a "friend" before, not even a fake one for this long. He usually only kept them for a little while, just to get his way in something.
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Shaking herself, sending small particles of dirt this way and that, Adderkit decided to swivel her head and survey the clearing with a quiet huff, her tail twitching and flicking, it almost appeared as if she had ADD and couldn't quite sit still in one place for long, it was impressive actually, that she had stayed still for that long just to talk with Pinekit. "Oh sure, I'd love to do something, anything!" Meowed the kit quickly, looking back to Pinekit with wide eyes, forgetting all of her thoughts about him, she was just desperate to do something now, nothing else really mattered. Kneading the ground restlessly, she began to think of things that they could perhaps do, most of the time she was stuck doing the same things over and over, being 6 moons old, she had done and explored just about anything and everything a kit could, there was nothing new left to do, and sure it didn't exactly bother her, but she thought about it sometimes. "Yeah me too, but I'm also excited about hunting because then everyone could be happy and well-fed and they'll know that I did it!" Saying this, she almost seemed to puff out her chest in pride, a tiny purr rumbling through her as she thought about cats thanking her for the food she provided, perhaps some recognition, not much, but something that got her name around the camp. Like bringing home the biggest rabbit.. Or maybe even a hawk! Blinking, she shook her head a bit and looked back at Pinekit with a grin. Though that grin faltered a bit at the next question he asked, her head tilting a bit and her eyes dawning a confused look in them. "Gone outside the camp..? Well of course not, I'm not allowed to, and well, neither are you! You haven't.. Gone outside the camp have you?" She said, narrowing her eyes at him, despite wanting her name known, Adderkit most definitely did not want to associate herself with rule-breaking cats and didn't want to be one either, because she knew it would put her at risk for having to wait even longer to become an apprentice. Should he say that he has snuck outside the camp, she would immediately want to break any sort of connection with him, she will not be friends with a rule-breaker. Wrinkling her nose, she eyed him carefully, waiting for that answer that would determine if she would continue to associate with him or not.



As his eyes looked up to track the wispy clouds of the sky above, her yellow eyes remained glued to him, her thoughts begin to swirl again about how this kit is not to be trusted, that something seemed off about him; when Pinekit swatted at the clouds, another look of confusion passed over her, but she didn't say anything, it was a strange action, but nothing to really cause her to accuse him of anything. Shifting her weight a bit, she licked her lips, beginning a quiver a bit, energy building up inside of her as it usually did when she just stood around like this.
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Pinekit grinned at Adderkit's enthusiastic reply, and rolled back over, standing up and smiling broadly, almost in a truly friendly manner, and he watched Adderkit. The other kit was very energetic, like most kits her age were, and probably very eager for her ceremony. Pinekit was as well, but he was able to control himself a little more; he didn't like looking overexcited, he believed it made him look foolish in a way. "Yeah, hunting will be nice...for what you said.." he mewed, almost not hearing her words and not speaking much for a moment as his voice trailed off. It was a while before he spoke again, as he gazed around the camp, looking almost longingly towards the entrance to the territory and shifting from paw to paw. He was so eager to get out and explore that he could almost have flown...although he wasn't going to until he learned Adderkit's views on the idea. If she was going to be one of those cats who kept every paw in line, he was going to have to really watch his words and actions around her. Otherwise, he wouldn't have to worry about telling her or her finding out; she would most likely abandon him and forget about hanging out with him anymore. At least in his experience, that's what it had been like. Pinekit was slightly taken aback by the force and anger that was in Adderkit's voice as she spoke, sounding almost upset at the suggestion. "Alright, alright, ok...I'm sorry I offended you," Pinekit mewed, with a short laugh. His mind was racing with furious thoughts, and he was wondering what on earth made Adderkit so...well, he wasn't even sure what to think about her! She was a good runner, certainly, and she seemed like she would make a decent apprentice, but she was so eager to follow the rules all the time! "Well, I, uh..." Pinekit began, realizing the awkward situation that he had placed himself in. Way to go, Pinekit, he thought with a snort. That's the last time I bring up the game suggestions, he thought with a sigh. He gave a slightly sheepish grin, trying to make himself look as charming and vulnerable as possible, hoping that if he did so, she wouldn't be quite so angry with him. "I have before...I mean, what would life be without a little rule breaking? If everyone always followed the Code, all the time, then everyday would be the same! There would be no excitement, no battles, no anything! You wouldn't want to become an apprentice just to find out that you never got to have any battles, would you? And then there would be no use for battle training, because no one would ever attack other than the occasional rogue, fox, or badger!" Pinekit mewed, voicing his opinion loudly. His squeaky voice was ringing out now, as he began to get carried away. "So yeah, I've snuck out of camp before- but I'm not the only kit to do so, and I won't be the last. And if you don't want to be friends with anyone who's broken or bent the rules before, well you're going to have a hard time finding any...because no one is perfect," Pinekit mewed, letting the smallest bit of his true personality through. He couldn't help it...it made him upset when cats got so frustrated about rule breakers. He stopped, his eyes going back to their original distant state and he sat down, curling his tail around his paws.

He seemed to have almost shut down, as though he didn't believe in anything anymore, as though he had disappeared. He glanced up at the sky once more, unable to say much ad his throat felt tight and dry. There was a bitter taste in his mouth, and he gave a scornful short laugh, unable to believe that he was feeling so tired and worried after his outburst. Was Adderkit just going to abandon him? Well, there goes my chances...and just for a moment, I actually thought maybe I could put aside the act for a little while, not for long, just to really get to know her...I thought maybe she would be a real friend and not judge me and act like I was the worst cat ever, but I guess that's all gone now...oh well, it doesn't really matter, I mean...I'm not the only cat to lose a friend, either. Pinekit thought to himself, with a small smile. Even his thoughts weren't cheering him up, and he avoided looking at Adderkit.

[dionysus]

Originally Posted by Ivy

(Just imagine that in slo mo xD)
Soaringcrane gazed at her in surprise as she kicked him off, hard. He winced as he was sucker punched by her hind paws and his chest felt the air being knocked out of his chest. He landed with a loud thump on the ground, belly exposed to StarClan. He smiled a small smile and closed his eyes, panting. "You did really well..." Soaringcrane felt too weak to continue. He needed to get back his stomach and air. Soaringcrane took in deep gasps. "Crestpaw..smart move...with...using both....pairs of paws..." His tone was admirable, but also envious. He should've seen that coming. Soaringcrane forced himself to his paws but his legs buckled and fell out beneath him.

Crestpaw lept to her paws as soon as Soaringcrane's weight left them. She shook the dust from her fur and turned just in time to watch him land. The apprentice readied herself for a counter attack, but soon realized none was coming. Soaringcrane seemed winded, so she relaxed her stance. A small chuckle escaped her as he lay on his back, the molly not comprehending that he was in pain. His weak words of praise made her fear worse, not better, and she took a concerned step forward. The gasps escaping him concerned Crestpaw even more and she barely heard his praise, only registering the gasps in between. As the tom forced himself to his paws, Crestpaw saw his legs start to buckle before he fell. Flattening her ears, Crestpaw ran for him with a gasp. Collapsing next to her mentor, Crestpaw whimpered for real and nosed his side, trying to get him to stand. Tears started falling from her crystalline blue eyes as she realized it was all her fault. "Oh Soaringcrane," she whimpered, "this is all my fault. Are you okay? Oh, please be okay. I can't live without you!" Crestpaw was totally over-reacting. Obviously Soaringcrane wasn't dying, but her concealed emotions and confusion over his were making her vulnerable and clouding her judgement, as well as heightening her emotions.

[Phoenix Flames]

Originally Posted by stormblaze

( derp you can be rowankit if you like?)

Thanks))

[Ivy]

Soaringcrane gazed at Crestpaw in surprise as she ran to him and started bawling over him. He felt touched when she declared she couldnt live without him. "Hey, Crestpaw. Im fine.." he said awkwardly licking her head comfortingly. "I would think you would be happy with your assessment. You did well and Im..." he choked it out. "happy you can go out and become a warrior. You'll have a good life guaranteed, sweetheart. Youre in the best clan here and you'll maybe even have a family with a nice tom..." He forced a purr afterwards. "Youve grown so much and I hope I've been an okay mentor.." He said quietly as he lay with her in the middle of the brown field. The ginger cat wishes he could stay here forever with her.

[Phoenix Flames]

"Hey! That's not fair, Mistkit!", Rowankit said, crying. "Mistkit, you're mean!", he mewed, tears rolling down his cheek as he went back over to Featherpool. Humph! I'll show them what it's like to be big and strong!, Rowankit thought, angrily then suckled for the rest of the day until he grew tired and took a nap.

[dionysus]

Originally Posted by Ivy

Soaringcrane gazed at Crestpaw in surprise as she ran to him and started bawling over him. He felt touched when she declared she couldnt live without him. "Hey, Crestpaw. Im fine.." he said awkwardly licking her head comfortingly. "I would think you would be happy with your assessment. You did well and Im..." he choked it out. "happy you can go out and become a warrior. You'll have a good life guaranteed, sweetheart. Youre in the best clan here and you'll maybe even have a family with a nice tom..." He forced a purr afterwards. "Youve grown so much and I hope I've been an okay mentor.." He said quietly as he lay with her in the middle of the brown field. The ginger cat wishes he could stay here forever with her.

Crestpaw sniffed as Soaringcrane told her he was fine and licked her head. She felt kind of embarrassed about over-reacting, but she shook it off as he kept talking. When he was finished, Crestpaw arranged herself more comfortably and nuzzled herself in closer to Soaringcrane. Sighing, she shook her head and mewed, "Soaringcrane, the last thing I care about is my assessment right now. I thought you were injured!" Taking a shaky breath, Crestpaw continued, the fear for Soaringcrane giving her courage, "I don't want a family with another tom. I want you." The last part came as a whisper as she started crying again, "You are the best mentor any cat could have and I...I think I..." Her courage had run out and she couldn't go on. Crestpaw buried her head in Soaringcrane's shoulder and cried.

[Nightingale]

Well this is great... sigh where are you Jay wind my character need her mentor back

[Ivy]

Soaringcrane gazed at her, his heart beating faster than he could probably run. Her words replayed in his head. "I dont want a family with another tom. I want you.Had he heard correctly?! He trusted his heart now. After all, if she didnt like him back he wouldnt be her mentor anymore. "I dont want any other she cat by my side for the rest of my life, Crestpaw..." He whispered into her ear, his voice tickling her ear fur. "I'm in love with you.." Soaringcrane whispered shakily, not holding if back. He drew away from her to let her process his words. His heart beat faster in anticipation. And what he said had been true. He couldnt imagine any other molly standing by his side in battle, hunting, or even with a family! Crestpaw was the only one for him.

[Brooklyn Trees]

Originally Posted by ☯Lilacwood

Fernpaw noticed Moonpaw looking around and she slowly limped over to her. "Hey." She said simply, her tail twitching.

Moonpaw's ears swiveled around to face before her instead of in the two rather random directions they had been before and looked intently at the leg that her friend was limping on.
"'You okay?" She asked Fernpaw, "What did you do to it?"
She was afraid that something may have happened to Fernpaw like it had when they were kits... Which in all truth, wasn't exactly that long ago.
Moonpaw turned her grey eyes back to Fernpaw's face rather than her limp to wait for the answer that she would give.