WindClan: Life Before 2023's Fire

[teddy.]

Originally Posted by Fae

Coldsong dragged Ashwing's body all the way across the moor until he came across the ocean cliffside. He took a seat at the edge and set the body down for a moment to catch his breath, wondering why this warrior would kill a kit...let alone a Clan member. He hissed at the thought. "Traitor."

He then gave the body a good shove off the cliffside and padded away. Good riddance.

@S-oft

"Oh and there goes my lunch!' A voice called from behind. Oddear shifted into sight of the other cat, his long body walking effortlessly across to the other cat, watching as the lifeless body tumbled out of view. "The sea will engulf them and the fish will have their fill. They may not stand amongst us anymore but they've left a lasting impression upon our clan," The older cat murmured, his voice floating on the sea breeze that rolled in from the ocean.

[pidgeon]

Coyotekit waddled her way into the warriors den, having never visited in here before. She had to explore every bit of camp! Maybe she could meet some warriors and hear some stories!

She stepped inside and looked around, before taking a big, deep breath and shouting at the top of her lungs.
"HELLO!!" She howled, a wide grin on her face. That was sure to get somebody's attention!

[Open!! Somebody entertain this little gremlin]

[Doom]

Originally Posted by Dust

Giving an approving nod as the warrior trotted out of camp, Aspenbreeze quickly followed after Coldsong. Once the pair had made it just out of ear's reach of camp, the warrior gave a sniff of defiance,

"Tell me about it," Aspenbreeze huffed, keeping her voice low, "You'd think that squirrel-brain would realize this is the worst time for us to be starving ourselves." Her protruding ribs and dried, thinning charcoal fur spoke volumes to that statement. "If those coyotes decide to come back, we probably won't get too lucky like last time." Her tail lashed every which way behind her as she continued padding alongside her hunting partner.

"Which way do you think will have the best prey? If those dumb dogs didn't scare them all away... Might be some vole by the river?" Her nose scrunched up at the thought, though her stomach rumbled with hunger. Aspen had never been a huge fan of vole, but it wasn't for her - it was for the clan. A nice juicy rabbit sounded more like it though...

@Fae

Coldsong blinked at Aspenbreeze in surprise. He thought he was the only one who hated Brindlejaw! "Exactly! You'd think the deputy would want to set out hunting patrols immediately or have guards set up the day we returned, but nope! The rabbitbrain probably sits on his rump all day and prays that StarClan would just bless us with food from the sky..." His chest puffed out as he spoke, releasing a hiss of frustration at the end of each sentence.

Focusing back on the task at paw, Coldsong hmmed at her suggestions. "I'd say finding some voles by the river will be our best bet. The rabbits have probably been all scared away by the whole coyote fiasco." Tasting the air to follow the scent of murky river water, the tom's own stomach growled in disappointment with his answer. His ears flattened sheepishly. "We can always keep an eye out for rabbits on the way there, though. Let's be cautious now."

Dropping into a hunters crouch, Coldsong wobbled a bit, bumping briefly against Aspenbreeze. He wasn't used to crouching like this without the balance of his tail. "Sorry." he apologized, pelt heating. "Didn't mean to..." He trailed off and cleared his throat. No point in explaining, the cobwebs were still on his stubby tail. Coldsong then added some distance between them and proceeded to approach the riverbank, low and steady.

[Doom]

Coldsong shot up from his nest, ears flattening at the loud kit's greeting. "WHO IN THE BLAZING—" His gaze suddenly dulled on the tiny tan she-cat in front of him. Oh. A kitten. Great...

"Hello..." Coldsong grumbled, trying to change his tone. He squinted at Coyotekit. "What are you doing in the warriors' den?"

@Casper

[pidgeon]

@Fae

"Hi!" Coyotekit beamed, bounding up to the big warrior. He was so tall! Her tail flicked back and forth and she wasted no time before pouncing on him.

"My name is Coyotekit! I wanna see the whole camp! I haven't been in here yet. What's YOUR name?" Even her normal speaking voice was loud--she demanded attention.

[Fuzzy]

@Casper @Fae

With the sudden call Silentwhisper's head shot up in surprise. She had just recently gotten back and wasn't yet used to having cats randomly yell. That was quiet a loud hello for a kit. Or was that normal? She didn't know much about kits, not many wanted to speak with a cat who couldn't talk back.
At Coldsong's call her soft grey ears twitched he was obviously surprised or upset. Rightfully so. Kits weren't really supposed to be in the warriors den. Were was this young molly's mother?
The grey and white warrior sat up, her blue eyes focusing on the kit and Coldsong. She would give a wave of her tail and a smile in greeting but said nothing. A bit curious on the kits answer. Which came faster then she thought. Coyotekit? Fitting. She thought watching Coyotekit declare her name and demand Coldsongs

[teddy.]

Originally Posted by Mayflower

"You ran into its- okay, come here." Monarchwing suppressed a giggle as she shook her head, pulling Lupinkit closer to her with a paw. "I'm going to clean it off a little, okay?" She smiled and started licking at his wound, cleaning it off the best she could. Something was off, but it wasn't just the scratch. Most kits would be fighting her to go back in and get revenge but Lupinkit just started breaking down. It must be the stress from everything recently... She sighed, continuing to clean off his neck.
@S-oft

Lupinkits bottom lip wobbled as his salty droplets began to soak into the warriors pelt. He pressed his snout into her curly fur, trying to calm his muffled sobs but it feel so nice to be held, comforted... All his emotions wanted to tumble out of him like a wave crashing into rocks but now wasn't the time. Lupinkit was hungry and cold, he just wanted to sleep his life away. "C-c-can we go home.." he stuttered through the tears, peering up at the warrior with his red, puffy eyes.

[Doom]

"Coyote...kit?" Coldsong's eye twitched at that name. Was that really appropriate? They already had one coyote-named nutjob in WindClan, and with the recent circumstances, he felt more than uncomfortable with this kit. Where was her mother? This was the only time he'd been able to rest properly and, of course, this happens...

Sighing tiredly as he sat back down in his nest, the warrior answered the she-kit's question. "I'm Coldsong..." He caught sight of Silentwhisper's tail wave beside him, flicking an ear to her in acknowledgment. "Her name is Silentwhisper. I don't think she talks...at least I've never heard her do so." He rested his chin back down on his paws as he eyed Coyotekit through half-slitted pupils.

@Casper @Fuzzy

[Puddle~]

Originally Posted by Zesty Mango

Basilkit paused,” I heard a bit of noise, probably apprentices bickering.” She shrugged, as she didn’t really think much about it.

"It was a little bit more than apprentices bickering," Puddlekit mewed. "There was a fight in the nursery and now Ashwing's dead and Heatherkit's injured."

@.Bread. @SparrowSoar

[hal]

"Wuh!" Snowstep awoke with a start, eyeing the den wildly. When they spotted the kit, they relaxed a bit. It was curious, though, to see such a little thing in a den full of large, muscular warriors. Coyotekit's sudden appearance was out of the ordinary, sure, but kits were known to wander all parts of camp.

The tabby bicolor crept through other resting warriors until they sat near enough to talk. They blinked warmly, "I'm Snowstep. Welcome!"

[@Fae] [@Fuzzy] [@Casper]