WindClan: Life Before 2023's Fire

[doghouse]

Originally Posted by CandyFlossCat

"It hasn't happened to me, but I know some toms go a bit crazy after rejection." She replied, shrugging. "Not all of them - I know a lot of nice toms - but some." She smiled at the thought of having an apprentice. "All I know is I'd want one with a bit of respect towards me. I couldn't deal with fighting them all day." She chuckled. She felt a bit guilty that she'd talked about toms in that way, but it was true and it had happened before. She was lucky that she'd never rejected someone insane.

Cavemist paused, waiting for Caracalspirit to stop talking for a moment so that he could get a word in. It amused him, and he wasn't that annoyed. If he was annoyed, he already would've made some rude remark about how much she talks, because Cavemist could be rather rude and impatient at times, although few knew this unless they had had the misfortune of getting on his nerves. “Well, let's hope neither of us ever meet one of those toms, and if I did, I'd be trash talking them like nobody else!” Cavemist laughed, amusement dancing in his greenish eyes. He didn't really care what others thought, although an exception being when it came to his past, which was on off limits subject; ancient history that didn't need dug up.

[doghouse]

Originally Posted by TheBread

Ebonyflicker gave the apprentice a sad smile, "Well, they're from different clans. We may have fought together but that was under the other leaders. When Ashnight was killed Brokenpeak fled, after Bucknight's defeat Reedbriar fled but she's back now, and after the battle against Ratnight I didn't hear anything from Moonwhisker." He looked rather upset but then he straightened, "But, I know that if I had the chance to bring them to Windclan I would, or maybe I'd go away and travel with them. We know where Brokenpeak fled to but we can't go after her just yet. Besides, I love life in Windclan, I was raised here, why should I want to leave?"

Midgepaw lowered their head as they listened intently to Ebonyflicker's stories, the training completely forgotten, pushed out of their mind for awhile. They saw the sadness in Ebony's eyes and looked away, knowing that if that had happened to them, they would feel just the same, and as it was, emotions were very strong to Midgepaw, and they often felt the emotions of others almost as if they were their own, but not quite. They nodded and raised their scarred leg, licking the pad and drawing it over their ears, trying to imagine Clan life as it might've been when Ebonyflicker was an apprentice, but couldn't seem to figure it out, and gave up. All they knew was that it had been way different, although they weren't sure if it might've been better or worse, became they now had two different views, both good and reasonable. “Was it better back then?”

[doghouse]

Originally Posted by SpringtrapFNAF

Brambleflash nodded with a purr of amusement. "That's how I earned my warrior name." purred Brambleflash with a slight chuckle. The tom looked around for anywhere to go for a walk. He spotted a few tree's a bit far away, but still in Windclan. "I want to show you where I caught those squirrels at." He meowed, turning his head to look at Cavemist. The tom sat down, waiting for an answer. I hope he doesn't turn me down. That would really suck for me. Brambleflash shook the thought away

“Neat! I earned mine because of my fur, see?” Cavemist stood up and gave himself a vigorous shaking, and when he stopped, his fur stuck up in all directions, crackling with static and seeming to move in the breeze like departing mist. “Not the coolest reason, but a good name, don't ya think?” he went on while smoothing out his wispy pelt with strong rhythmic strokes of his tongue, finishing quickly. “Really?” excitement ringed the tomcat's voice, and he gave a pleased little purr, wondering why Brambleflash had chosen to show him of all cats. He followed the warrior's gaze, but saw nothing, cursing his somewhat poor eyesight. He could see just fine as long as thungs weren't too far away, but after a certain distance he couldn't see much of anything.

[Phoenix Flames]

Originally Posted by Socks

Specklekit mewled louder when he felt himself being lifted up, but instinct told him not to squirm in the older cat's grip. When he was put down he was able to get to his mother, finally, and was able to start suckling. He could feel his siblings next to him and felt warm, enjoying the fur of his littermates' against his.

Foxkit mewled louder as Specklekit was near him. The dark ginger tom-kit really wished he was far away from his siblings as possibly. Rushflame and Eelgaze sighed. They didn't know how else to calm Foxkit down. "Well, I don't know what to do to calm him down.", Rushflame meowed. "Me either...", Eelgaze replied, yawning.

[goddess of ducks]

Originally Posted by AbsurdJinx

Mumblenose gently nudged Forestpaw's cheek, offering her a softly encouraging purr. His torso seemed to rumble with his gently rumbling purr, and his body disturbed the earth below him when he moved to nudge his granddaughter. He decided to relieve her with some honest facts, ``Every cat finds it challenging to judge themselves, and those who do... They often judge themselves in a negative light.`` His words were ones of wisdom, ones of truth. If Mumblenose were to judge himself; well, he wouldn't have some very nice words to share.

``You are...`` Mumblenose paused, narrowing his eyes in concentration as he studied Forestpaw. He wanted to see her reaction to what he would say. ``My granddaughter. You are kind, willing to help others, and strong, in a mental way. I see you are struggling with who you are, but your strength will help carry you through. You are one to fight for what you believe is right, which is an extremely valuable trait to own in this world. You are intelligent, and your smarts will play a role in getting you to amazing places.``

He briefly paused, before continuing with speaking before Forestpaw could interfere. ``You are so much more, Forestpaw, and I just wish you would realize that.`` Mumblenose smiled softly. ``So many of us believe in you. You have your entire family behind you - me, your parents, your siblings...`` He trailed off, noticing how he'd only said `me` and not `your grandparents`. He cleared his throat, turning away from Forestpaw as he shifted his position. His pelt felt warm, still tangled with Forestpaw's fur. Finally, he looked back down at his kin, a faraway look in his yellow-green eyes. ``I'm assuming that since you've never heard of me before this meeting, you've never heard of your grandmother?`` Mumblenose strongly felt that telling Forestpaw of Bliss' story would somehow help. Maybe it would help Forestpaw feel closer to her kin? Maybe it would fuel her strength? Who knows, he simply felt his grandchildren owned the right to know of their grandmother.

Forestpaw, not used to the loving gesture, moved to pull away. But what was the point if this cat seemed to want everything for her? She stopped herself in a second, and leaned into his nuzzle, a soft grin crossing her maw. She then began to give him a small huzzle back just as he pulled away. Slightly saddened that she no longer felt the touch of his presence, she looked u at him, eyes wide.

As he spoke the things about her, her green orbs clouded up. Surely he was just bluffing this right? Just telling her things so she would feel better. No. This was sincere. There was a strange wrenching feeling inside her gut. One that pulled at her heartstrings. This was real. This was how he saw her. This was how everyone who loved her saw her. A silent tear dripped down her face. Never had she thought about herself that way, and boy how was it on point. Her only question was: how could she not see that in herself? How did she see herself so differently than how everyone else saw her? True, what Mumblenose had started with was a factor in this, but was it really so hard to think positively about yourself?

Lifting her paw, she wiped her face clean. Eyes still watery she gave !umblenose a smile, a smile that said thank you a thousand times over. It was a smile to say that you touched my heart and I will never forget this. She then oushed forwards and nuzzled into her grandfathers fur. She closed her eyes and rested again him.

It was only when she felt the rumbling of his voice inside his chest did she realize he was talking again. She looked up at him curiously. "No, Singe never spoke anything about his mother, nothing at all. In fact..I think he spoke more about you than he did her. And he rarely spoke about you." She confessed to him, a bit awkwardly. "But please, tell me about her..."

[Stario&Co.]

Originally Posted by Random Winchester

(Yep XD)
Hunterpaw was speechless, staring at her with wide brown eyes. After a few moments he broke his gaze, fur heating up slightly. "I... Thanks, Swiftpaw. That.. Means alot to me."

(Isn't it some kind of summoning symbol? I've seen it in horror games XD)
"No problem, you big softie," She bumped his shoulder with hers "That's what friends are for, right? Now come on, let's see what we can hunt down."

[Barnabas]

Originally Posted by Skjoldolfr

“Neat! I earned mine because of my fur, see?” Cavemist stood up and gave himself a vigorous shaking, and when he stopped, his fur stuck up in all directions, crackling with static and seeming to move in the breeze like departing mist. “Not the coolest reason, but a good name, don't ya think?” he went on while smoothing out his wispy pelt with strong rhythmic strokes of his tongue, finishing quickly. “Really?” excitement ringed the tomcat's voice, and he gave a pleased little purr, wondering why Brambleflash had chosen to show him of all cats. He followed the warrior's gaze, but saw nothing, cursing his somewhat poor eyesight. He could see just fine as long as thungs weren't too far away, but after a certain distance he couldn't see much of anything.

Brambleflash nodded with a purr rumbling in his throat and he began to walk towards the two trees. "Nobody, but me knows how to catch squirrels and climbs tree's. My father was a Thunderclan cat, but my Mother was all Windclan. After I met my Father he told me that he didn't love me or my mom anymore. Turns out he was mates with a cat in his clan." meowed Brambleflash, beginning to slow his pace. I feel like I can trust him, but I don't quite know why. Wait! What happens if he won't like me for being half Thunderclan. Oh Starclan No! The tom looked back at Brambleflash, his ears drooping in embarrasement and he was ready for Cavemist to dis him like all the others in the clan.

[doghouse]

Originally Posted by SpringtrapFNAF

Brambleflash nodded with a purr rumbling in his throat and he began to walk towards the two trees. "Nobody, but me knows how to catch squirrels and climbs tree's. My father was a Thunderclan cat, but my Mother was all Windclan. After I met my Father he told me that he didn't love me or my mom anymore. Turns out he was mates with a cat in his clan." meowed Brambleflash, beginning to slow his pace. I feel like I can trust him, but I don't quite know why. Wait! What happens if he won't like me for being half Thunderclan. Oh Starclan No! The tom looked back at Brambleflash, his ears drooping in embarrasement and he was ready for Cavemist to dis him like all the others in the clan.

“Uh-uh! I can climb too y'know!” Cavemist purred, smiling. He thought it was pretty cool that he wasn't the only cat that in WindClan that could, and now, he knew a place where he didn't need to sneak out of the territory and walk all the way trough TwolegPlace to get to. Then he saw Brambleflash's expression and blinked in surprise, trying to figure out why. Oh, right. Half Clan isn't allowed. “I actually think it's cool.” Cavemist said, nudging Brambleflash encouragingly as he walked. He had been about to share his family story, and then he realized that he didn't know it. He'd been taken from the Syndicate and abandoned by the WindClan border to die, and that was all he knew. Shaking his head, Cavemist looked ahead, and now,he could see the trees since they were closer.
@SpringtrapFNAF

[Random Melody]

Originally Posted by Stario

(Isn't it some kind of summoning symbol? I've seen it in horror games XD)
"No problem, you big softie," She bumped his shoulder with hers "That's what friends are for, right? Now come on, let's see what we can hunt down."

(Its a Devils Trap :3 It wards off demons, and traps them if they get stuck inside one X3)
"Well I am a good hunter." Hunterpaw cracked a grin.

[Tigress]

Originally Posted by CandyFlossCat

"Who are you looking for?" Caracalpaw asked, tilting her head as her ears twitched. Perhaps her brothers, they usually got up by now she remembered.

"My brothers." Meadowpaw mewed, "I haven't seen them today."
She looked around the den. Where could they be? Well, who knows, they might have gone on the dawn patrol. "Are you guys hungry?" She asked, feeling her own stomach grumble.