WindClan: Life Before 2023's Fire

[Brilliance]

Originally Posted by Little Bird

Weaselshade felt surprisingly hurt when that remark was made. Sure she had purred, but it wasn't directed at him. It was a sarcastic comment, one that made Theadream purr. Weaselshade was hurt. It was strange, but he was. He had done his best on the comeback. It was true. He knew it was stupid. Weaselshade didn't need her pointing out that it was stupid. Also, he was sure they were getting to like each other more or less. Annoyingly she had to ruin that. Weaselshade didn't want to make a snappy comeback, or one that would annoy her. But he kind of had to. "Thank you. I didn't know that you would take time out of your way to complement me." he stated calmly. Now that, that was a good comeback.

The tom, not being one to understand what was going on, kept his gaze on her. She was rather

beautiful. But how could that be? Weaselshade hated Theadream. Theadream hated him. Sure he was looking at her. But, they were arguing. Theadream was practically his rival! Weaselshade didn't want anything to do with her. The only reason they new each other in the first place was because they agreed to raise kits together! That was it. Nothing else.

Theadream perked her ears. She tilted her head for a second, having to look up at the tom since he was a lot bigger than she was. She figured he was losing his mind. His insanity because she was finding him confusing. She blinked her eyes, thinking of her next move. Why was she even still out here like she was enjoying his presence? She had cursed herself for even turning around, but she had caught him staring and she found it uncomfortable that he was just looking at her. Why was he just looking at her? Expecting her not to say anything about it? Upon his words, however, Theadream giggled. Actually giggled. She knew the tin was self-centered, but she didn't think he was so ego-hungry. "Don't even think that I'm trying to feed you hungry--with how fat it is already." She rolled her eyes at him.

The she cat got up from her spot, heaving herself into a delicate stretch since her limbs were so tired from sitting down. She flicked her tail at him. "The last thing I would ever do is compliment you. Trust me on that one." She says, smiling a bit at the comeback. She was a feisty one. One that was hard to deal with, one that was constantly acting complicated instead of making situations simpler, yet she was an easy target. She had refused warrior training, and thought being a queen was the best choice. But, how would she be a queen without any biological kits? That's the one thing that made her thoughtful, but she didn't like to think much about the situation, so instead she focused her green gaze on the tom in front of her. "Don't you have anything better to do?" She asked, her eyes becoming narrowed as she gave the tom a grim expression. "Like, oh, I don't know--terrorize another she cat?" At least annoy anyone else except for her. And, every second she was with them, their kits were in the nursery waiting for her. Well, not actually waiting for her, but she liked to think they were waiting for her.

[Sage]

Originally Posted by Lonestar23

Sagewhisker's advice had made a lot of sense. In fact, it was perfect in all aspects but one - how was Obsidiansky supposed to figure out his feelings? They felt all jumbled right now. Going through each of his and Canineheart's meetings, their conversations, their play... then combining that with what he knew he felt towards her - care, love (though whether in a romantic aspect or not was still being decided), and an undeniably strong bond with the pretty feline. Okay. So... just... tell her how I feel. The tom's tail flicked as he thought for a minute. "Thanks for the advice, Sagewhisker. I'd be really lost without you, huh?" Oblivious to her sudden fright, the tom nudged her lightly with a smile on his maw before it faded a little. "Is everything okay, Sage? You're acting a little funny. And your voice was kind of shaky - should we turn around? Are you getting overheated?" The worry was obvious in the tom's voice.
　
He could only hope that his friend was alright. But, of course she would be. He figured it was just the unbearable heat. Perhaps going out this far wasn't a good idea. His pelt was already pretty hot and he was irritated by the fact that while cats like Canineheart had short, light pelts, he had gotten the bad end of the deal when it came to the warmer moons. He could warm Canineheart up during the colder ones - but there wasn't really a way she could cool him down during this boiling hot weather. And so Obsidiansky slowed his pace to match hers, frowning just the slightest bit when Sagewhisker tripped. Was she okay, or was there something going on that he didn't know about? Stress, perhaps? Maybe there was something else weighing heavily on the young warrior's mind? Whatever it was, Obsidiansky wished his friend would tell him so that he could help her.
　

"You really need to be more careful... you almost tripped... Sagewhisker, if there's something bothering you, I hope you know you can tell me."

The tom's expression became deady serious as he spoke, and he stared directly at his young warrior friend. They were both young. They were both so young. Why did everything have to be complicated? Why couldn't it be... simple.

Sagewhisker took a deep breath and then smiled at her best friend. She opened her mouth to reply, but...no words would come out.How had this happened in five seconds! One minute she had been completely comfortable around Obsidiansky, and the next everything was so awkward. The ginger patched molly shifted her paws uncomfortably and she tried to think of her next words very carefully? Should I try to hide it or just come out and confess my feelings to him? I know he's dealing with a lot right now, but....if I don't take this shot then he could be gone before I know it. "I....um......." Sagewhisker started. The molly froze. What do I say? How do I say it? It's all so complicated.... She flexed her claws and sighed heavily. "I......have f-feelings for you t-that m-make me want t-to be more than friends!" She blurted out.
Heat began to flood over the molly's body. Her ears felt like they were on fire as she realized what she had just said. Sagewhisker had never had to tell another cat how she felt about them, especially in this way. She wanted to run away, to get away from all of this, but her paws seemed as if they were stone when she tried to move them. Shivers flooded all over her body as her gaze locked with his. He's going to hate me after this, I just know it. I'm never going to be able to face him again. I just screwed it up, like I did with Blazingstar. Flashbacks of the 'Inccident' with Blazingstar appeared in her mind. She shook her head and gulped before looking back up at Obsidiansky.

[Cosmo]

Originally Posted by Constellation

Theadream perked her ears. She tilted her head for a second, having to look up at the tom since he was a lot bigger than she was. She figured he was losing his mind. His insanity because she was finding him confusing. She blinked her eyes, thinking of her next move. Why was she even still out here like she was enjoying his presence? She had cursed herself for even turning around, but she had caught him staring and she found it uncomfortable that he was just looking at her. Why was he just looking at her? Expecting her not to say anything about it? Upon his words, however, Theadream giggled. Actually giggled. She knew the tin was self-centered, but she didn't think he was so ego-hungry. "Don't even think that I'm trying to feed you hungry--with how fat it is already." She rolled her eyes at him.

The she cat got up from her spot, heaving herself into a delicate stretch since her limbs were so tired from sitting down. She flicked her tail at him. "The last thing I would ever do is compliment you. Trust me on that one." She says, smiling a bit at the comeback. She was a feisty one. One that was hard to deal with, one that was constantly acting complicated instead of making situations simpler, yet she was an easy target. She had refused warrior training, and thought being a queen was the best choice. But, how would she be a queen without any biological kits? That's the one thing that made her thoughtful, but she didn't like to think much about the situation, so instead she focused her green gaze on the tom in front of her. "Don't you have anything better to do?" She asked, her eyes becoming narrowed as she gave the tom a grim expression. "Like, oh, I don't know--terrorize another she cat?" At least annoy anyone else except for her. And, every second she was with them, their kits were in the nursery waiting for her. Well, not actually waiting for her, but she liked to think they were waiting for her.

Weaselshade didn't find it surprising that she thought he terrorized she-cats. When actually, some of them found him nice company. "I'm not terrorizing you, it was you who spun around to come over to me again." he stated, unsure how Theadream was going to take that. It was true, often the "terror" that came from him was self defense, or just his normal self. She could be terrified of him, it wasn't like Weaselshade was going to care. He wasn't exactly doing anything anymore. She was. "You could turn and leave any moment,
it's not like I would care." he stated as the thought She could leave any moment scampered through his head. Weaselshade wouldn't follow her into the nursery. He planned on seeing the kits later, not at the moment. Weaselshade was annoyed that she thought he was the problem "terrorizing she-cats and such".

Weaselshade looked at Theadream, his thoughts of her once being beautiful withering away like grasses before leaf-fall. Theadream was beautiful, but not to Weaselshade, at least not at the moment. He only saw her grim expression and her narrowed eyes. The only emotion floating towards her was annoyance, and he was sure the same could say for Theadream. If the tom could get rid of one thing in the world, it would be Theadream. Yet he didn't hate Theadream. No, not like he used to. He didn't find her beautiful like a few seconds ago. Instead, the only emotion was annoyance. Plain old annoyance. Yet Weaselshade felt there was more.

[~Breadsticks~]

Originally Posted by Socks

Cocoabush had been crouched down low about two tail lengths away from Ebonyflicker, she had seen him but she wasn't sure he had seen her. She flexed her legs as she saw her mate lunge forward and only mere seconds after, she too leaped out to join the rabbit chase. She took very wide strides in order to keep up with the tom. Her claws were already unsheathed as she was running, so if she jumped onto the tiny prey creature it would get caught on them, though she intended to let her mate catch the rabbit and she'd be there if he fell short or the prey slipped away somehow.

Ebonyflicker charged after the fleeing prey, his eyes narrowed. When he was close enough he pounced and landed on the rabbit and delivered the killing bite. The tom was panting and he smiled at his mate, "That was a good chase." He purred in between breaths. He shook his pelt and sniffed the rabbit, a small grin on his face. "Well, we sure got a good one."

[lone]

Originally Posted by Sage

Sagewhisker took a deep breath and then smiled at her best friend. She opened her mouth to reply, but...no words would come out.How had this happened in five seconds! One minute she had been completely comfortable around Obsidiansky, and the next everything was so awkward. The ginger patched molly shifted her paws uncomfortably and she tried to think of her next words very carefully? Should I try to hide it or just come out and confess my feelings to him? I know he's dealing with a lot right now, but....if I don't take this shot then he could be gone before I know it. "I....um......." Sagewhisker started. The molly froze. What do I say? How do I say it? It's all so complicated.... She flexed her claws and sighed heavily. "I......have f-feelings for you t-that m-make me want t-to be more than friends!" She blurted out.
Heat began to flood over the molly's body. Her ears felt like they were on fire as she realized what she had just said. Sagewhisker had never had to tell another cat how she felt about them, especially in this way. She wanted to run away, to get away from all of this, but her paws seemed as if they were stone when she tried to move them. Shivers flooded all over her body as her gaze locked with his. He's going to hate me after this, I just know it. I'm never going to be able to face him again. I just screwed it up, like I did with Blazingstar. Flashbacks of the 'Inccident' with Blazingstar appeared in her mind. She shook her head and gulped before looking back up at Obsidiansky.

She what? She had feelings for him. Sagewhisker, the one cat Obsidiansky had thought he would be able to count on to stay normal around him, had feelings for him. He could feel his own ears heating uncomfortably and he shifted his weight. "W - wow, umm... Sage, I..." He honestly didn't know what to say. Never before had Obsidiansky imagined that someone might have feelings for him, least of all his best friend - and plus, his close friend just a little while ago? Canineheart or Sagewhisker. There were similarities and differences, and he didn't know what to do. Besides, there was the problem that he might have feelings for both of them. It was almost impossible to tell what he should do now.

"Sagewhisker, I really like you, you... y - you know that. But I, I... I'm just not sure i - if I can handle a relationship right now, I - I don't know, I..." His voice trailed off. A relationship was a tricky balancing act consisting of different things. And, the tom wasn't sure that he could deal with all the things in that particular balancing act at the moment. Besides, first he would have to find out what kind of relationships he wanted to have with the cats in question.

"But I'm not... I'm not mad at you, just - a little - surprised, that's all." He liked Sagewhisker. That he knew, she was a great cat to be around and he did really like her. Problem was... Canineheart was too. And he liked them both. What did you do in this situation, when you liked two cats? Not to mention who knew what other cats would come along. Poor Obsidiansky was... confused. Lost. Worried. If he were to reject one, what would the other - or perhaps others at that point - think? He moved over to his friend and gave her a playful nudge, followed by a friendly smile. "So... besides me, is there anyone else you take a liking to, miss Sagewhisker?" He asked playfully. The last thing Obsidiansky wanted to do was hurt his friend. The best way to do that was not getting involved romantically, although it seemed there was no way out now. The black tom had never been the first to tell someone he liked them. Or loved them. But love was a strong word, a strong feeling, and when the time was right to start a relationship?

He would know. He wasn't planning on jumping right into being mates, either, it was going to be... a longer journey then that. Just so that he could be absolutely, positively sure... and confident that they were, without a doubt, a cat that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. And not in the friendly way - because there were lots of cats he wanted around for the rest of his life. He was thinking more in the romantic way, which was a dangerous game to pursue. Obsidiansky knew that love was a fickle thing. And sometimes matters of the heart were not exactly what they seemed. So he was going to have to be careful that no one got hurt where a game that involved the heart was played... and perhaps listening to his mind instead of heart in this occasion would be best. He was a generally intelligent, logical cat - despite his goofiness - but his emotions would get the best of him from time to time. Better make sure that wouldn't happen in this situation.

[Zero]

Originally Posted by meraki

(ah! well good for you, being able to multitask in such an orderly way! whenever i try, a lot of the time i get the two roleplays mixed up! haha)

The scratches on her stomach were minor, only deep enough to release a slight bit of blood. They didn't hurt bad enough to effect the way she'd be able to get through, they only stung a bit to the point where it was a mere minor annoyance. Featherpaw repeated the process that she'd taken only moments before, but minus the long, stabbing glass on her side. In the back of her mind she knew she'd still have to be careful, but still was relieved to have that glass removed. Featherpaw made one final squeeze before pulling herself through to the other side, and pulling her final back leg out. The young cat winced as she grazed it on the glass, having forgotten it was there entirely, but shook it off and focoused on the bigger picture. "Yes!" She exclaimed, enthustiastic and eyes bright, then running with a slight limp to the front of the greenhouse and looking up at the door handle that she'd have to find a way to push down on. Featherpaw recalled Surgestorm's leap to do so, and wondered if whether or not she'd be able to make it. "I'll try jumping, hopefully it'll work." She meowed, mainly assuring herself rather than informing her older friend, but nevertheless spoke aloud.

Surgestorm watched once more as the small she-cat squeezed her way through the tiny gap, wincing at the small bit of blood left behind on the sill. With his trained nose, he easily smell the iron-y scent of fresh blood from where he stood in the building. "I'll take care of those scratches as soon as I get out of here," He meowed worriedly, following her along the perimeter as she came around to the front door. They weren't serious cuts, but they'd definitely need to be cleaned to get the glass out of them - he knew that much. At her suggestion, he took a few steps backwards. "Okay!" He looked over his shoulder at the herbs, and then back to the door. The tom knew he wouldn't be able to help Featherpaw get the door open, but he could do something and go collect the herbs he needed. "I'm going to gather the herbs we need, okay?" He called after a few moments. "Call for me if you need me for anything!" The tom turned, but paused before going into the 'jungle.' "Be careful!" He called once more over his shoulder. "Keep your eyes open for anything suspicious!" Finally, after waiting to hear her response, he went off to collect the herbs he knew of and needed.

Originally Posted by Charmer

@Stormfeather {Foxxi}

(Sorry in advance. Thistlepaw is a snarky and rude little tom at the best of times, and he's gonna be a little stressed at the moment.)

Thistlepaw gazed at the medicine cat in utter disbelief. Mousebrain, she can't answer! She's barely conscious!He felt his fur bristling, and his claws unsheath as he choked down a violent urge to snap at Surgestorm. Instead, he pointed a clawed paw at her wound, "There, on her shoulder," he meowed, noticing that squeak of panic was still thick in his voice.

(It's alright )

Surgestorm took one final deep breath around his mouthful of yarrow, and nodded gratefully at the apprentice. He went to the warrior, and began to work fast, knowing that he didn't have much time to save her. He had no idea if it was too late, but he'd still do everything in his power to help her. "Try to keep as still as possible," He meowed as soothingly as he could. "It'll keep the venom from spreading any faster that it already is." Surge looked at Thistlepaw. "You may need to hold her down to stop the spasms." The medicine cat worked quickly, adding tormentil to his yarrow to make a poultice. He spat the chewed herbs onto the small wound, knowing that the two herbs would extract some of the poison. Finally, he took some tansy from his bundle, only a small amount, and offered it to the warrior. "This'll help you fight it," He meowed. "The poison will stay in your system for quite a while yet, and you're going to have to fight it. But, you're strong - I know you can win and survive this."

[Panic]

Originally Posted by Panic

Shiverpaw basked in Ferretpaw's fantasies. Their eyes lit up at his idea. "Really?" they mewed, before realizing they should whisper. "Er, I mean, really? Where would we go...?" [sorry for the short post! i was kind of rushing.]

@The Little Robin

[Sage]

Originally Posted by Lonestar23

She what? She had feelings for him. Sagewhisker, the one cat Obsidiansky had thought he would be able to count on to stay normal around him, had feelings for him. He could feel his own ears heating uncomfortably and he shifted his weight. "W - wow, umm... Sage, I..." He honestly didn't know what to say. Never before had Obsidiansky imagined that someone might have feelings for him, least of all his best friend - and plus, his close friend just a little while ago? Canineheart or Sagewhisker. There were similarities and differences, and he didn't know what to do. Besides, there was the problem that he might have feelings for both of them. It was almost impossible to tell what he should do now.

"Sagewhisker, I really like you, you... y - you know that. But I, I... I'm just not sure i - if I can handle a relationship right now, I - I don't know, I..." His voice trailed off. A relationship was a tricky balancing act consisting of different things. And, the tom wasn't sure that he could deal with all the things in that particular balancing act at the moment. Besides, first he would have to find out what kind of relationships he wanted to have with the cats in question.

"But I'm not... I'm not mad at you, just - a little - surprised, that's all." He liked Sagewhisker. That he knew, she was a great cat to be around and he did really like her. Problem was... Canineheart was too. And he liked them both. What did you do in this situation, when you liked two cats? Not to mention who knew what other cats would come along. Poor Obsidiansky was... confused. Lost. Worried. If he were to reject one, what would the other - or perhaps others at that point - think? He moved over to his friend and gave her a playful nudge, followed by a friendly smile. "So... besides me, is there anyone else you take a liking to, miss Sagewhisker?" He asked playfully. The last thing Obsidiansky wanted to do was hurt his friend. The best way to do that was not getting involved romantically, although it seemed there was no way out now. The black tom had never been the first to tell someone he liked them. Or loved them. But love was a strong word, a strong feeling, and when the time was right to start a relationship?

He would know. He wasn't planning on jumping right into being mates, either, it was going to be... a longer journey then that. Just so that he could be absolutely, positively sure... and confident that they were, without a doubt, a cat that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. And not in the friendly way - because there were lots of cats he wanted around for the rest of his life. He was thinking more in the romantic way, which was a dangerous game to pursue. Obsidiansky knew that love was a fickle thing. And sometimes matters of the heart were not exactly what they seemed. So he was going to have to be careful that no one got hurt where a game that involved the heart was played... and perhaps listening to his mind instead of heart in this occasion would be best. He was a generally intelligent, logical cat - despite his goofiness - but his emotions would get the best of him from time to time. Better make sure that wouldn't happen in this situation.

[I finished Sagewhisker new page if you want to take a look. It's here]

He hates me! I know he does, why did I have to do that? Stupid, stupid, stupid Sagewhisker! The charcoal colored molly clenched her teeth together. Pull it together take it slow and just chill, Sage! She shifted her weight and smiled. "T-That's o-okay...." She muttered. She smiled faintly at Obsidiansky. Why do I feel this way? Ugh! I just screw everything up. First Blazingstar and now Obsidiansky? Maybe I'm just destined to be lonely for the rest of my miserable life. I should just keep my mouth shut. He probably has feelings for that other cat that he was talking about earlier. Sagewhisker shuffled her paws and sighed. "I-I'm glad you're not mad at me. I don't know why I said that. I-I just......I screw everything up." Sagewhisker meowed.
She laughed a bit when Obsidiansky nudged her and asked her if she was interested in anyone else. "N-No.....I.......I don't know......" Sagewhisker answered. "I'm just so confused. You're the only tom I've actually gotten to know very well." Mapledash.......but he's in ThunderClan and I'm not that interested in him. And that would never work, we are from different clans and we wouldn't be able to see each other very often. Sagewhisker shook her head and turned her attention back to Obsidiansky. Was he interested in someone? How would she know? She couldn't just ask him, that would be very awkward, considering that she had just confessed her feelings for him.

[lone]

Originally Posted by Sage

[I finished Sagewhisker new page if you want to take a look. It's here]

He hates me! I know he does, why did I have to do that? Stupid, stupid, stupid Sagewhisker! The charcoal colored molly clenched her teeth together. Pull it together take it slow and just chill, Sage! She shifted her weight and smiled. "T-That's o-okay...." She muttered. She smiled faintly at Obsidiansky. Why do I feel this way? Ugh! I just screw everything up. First Blazingstar and now Obsidiansky? Maybe I'm just destined to be lonely for the rest of my miserable life. I should just keep my mouth shut. He probably has feelings for that other cat that he was talking about earlier. Sagewhisker shuffled her paws and sighed. "I-I'm glad you're not mad at me. I don't know why I said that. I-I just......I screw everything up." Sagewhisker meowed.
She laughed a bit when Obsidiansky nudged her and asked her if she was interested in anyone else. "N-No.....I.......I don't know......" Sagewhisker answered. "I'm just so confused. You're the only tom I've actually gotten to know very well." Mapledash.......but he's in ThunderClan and I'm not that interested in him. And that would never work, we are from different clans and we wouldn't be able to see each other very often. Sagewhisker shook her head and turned her attention back to Obsidiansky. Was he interested in someone? How would she know? She couldn't just ask him, that would be very awkward, considering that she had just confessed her feelings for him.

"Sage. C'mon, you don't "screw everything up," alright? Everybody makes mistakes and if you ask me, it's pretty brave of you to come out and admit your feelings like that. Can't be easy. And, whether we ever have a relationship or not - I want you to know that I honestly do really like you, and I wish you the best of everything." The dark tom watched her, his greyish eyes standing out against his black pelt. That same friendly smile was present on his features as he studied Sagewhisker's expression.

The poor feline had been through a lot. Blazingstar had left her, she'd had his kits, Galespring - Blazingstar's best friend - was her half sister, and now if Obsidiansky were to reject her... that would be almost too much. There was a lot that one cat could take. He might not know Sagewhisker's exact breaking point, but he knew that there probably wasn't a whole lot more she could take. After going through a lot, you had to have a recooperating period. It seemed Sagewhisker hadn't even gotten that. Obsidiansky thought for a moment, somewhat surprised at her words - she wasn't an ugly cat. She was quite attractive, really, though the tom didn't find her to be exactly drop-dead gorgeous. There weren't many she cats who could claim that title. Canineheart was certainly close, maybe she was a drop-dead gorgeous cat, and from what toms seemed to think of her? Obsidiansky thought she would be just fine... at least, he hoped she would be.

"Maybe they're just intimidated to talk to you. You know, I'm sure if you were to start up a conversation... you'd find a friend as good as me." Sounded self centered. The dark tom rushed to make necessary changes so that he wouldn't sound as much so. "I - I mean, I know you have other good f - friends and... and all, but... toms, I was, I was talking about toms." The feline struggled to clear his throat after the awkward moment, his expression just slightly embarassed.

[~Breadsticks~]

Originally Posted by Bad Wolf

Midgepaw nodded, looking a bit uncertain now as they gazed at the golden warrior, who they had just a moment ago been completely at ease with. But now that training had resumed, they were a bit uncertain, not sure that they would be any good at any of it. The dappled gray and black apprentice listened carefully, hanging on Ebonyflicker's every word, then shifted, the unease melting away in a heartbeat, and they gave a slight grin. A rare thing from the young cat, but no less real. They watched, trying to keep their momentary fear back at the sight of claws, but couldn't help but shudder slightly. They managed not to slip into a panic attack, which was a relief, and gave a hesitant nod. Slipping into a crouch, they tucked their legs under them, trying to mimic what Ebony had done, then leaped. Their jump fell short, and they banged their head again the bush. Midgepaw sat up and shook their head. “Ouch,” was all they had to say about it, glancing at Ebonyflicker, expecting harsh words.

Ebonyflicker tilted his head, "You alright?" The tom pushed back a Singe-like response and padded over, "Harder than it looks huh? Push harder with your back legs and keep your front legs stretched forward, then you shouldn't hit the bush." He said, padding over and helping Midgepaw up. "I know you can do it, I did when I was your age, and you're much stronger than I was. It just takes time, then you'll be better than I am at it." Ebony said, his eyes shining with amusement. "When you become a warrior I bet I could retire, they wouldn't need much help with you out here." He purred, trying to cheer up the apprentice.