WindClan: Life Before 2023's Fire

[cloudii]

Originally Posted by chaton

Reedpaw was just about to go get a bite to eat before he heard his name being called. Perking his ears he stumbled off to find the source of the voice, only to bump into his mentor, Cloudfluff. "Hi! Are we going to go training today? My old mentor... disappeared... and I didn't get much done. I'd love to learn how to do anything!" The tom's eyes widened at the prospect. He hadn't gone out yet with his new mentor, maybe she would be the best one yet? Who knew. Reedpaw was excited to find out what the answer was. "Do you know any cool moves? You should totally show them to me later if you do!" Prodding the warrior with a paw, the young apprentice was eager to get going. The sun was still high in the sky, but Reedpaw wasn't willing to waste time.

Cloudfluff laughed. "It all takes time, but sure. I'm guessing you want to learn fighting moves first?" She asked, amused. She studied the tom, then purred. He seemed like he would be a great warrior, also eager to learn. Cloudfluff beckoned him out of camp, leading to the training grounds. The swept through the moor, purring.
[ I guess mention me in the training clearing ]

[Arie]

-- @Moonraven @Undertaker --

Stagkit just blinked for a straight moment. What was a gopher? And why did stupid Mindtalk keep calling him Baby Bucky? His name was NOT Baby Bucky. It was s t a g. Shaking his head slightly he then patted Twiglight's head. "Stag can bring mouse!" he squeaked before patting her head again. "Stag's mouse will help make Twiglight feel better right?" He most certainly hoped so. But... he was supposed to leave. Was Twiglight sure she wouldn't be lonely. Jumping a bit away he stared into Twiglight's eyes, "Twiglight won't be lonely? Because... Stag not here?" He just didn't want to be lonely. It made Twiglight sad. Then pointing his bad paw at Mindtalk the kit squaked, "Make.. Twiglight not lonely." And then he was off, trying his best to wobble walk out of the clearing and to the pile he'd seen so many others take food from. Twiglight wanted... mouse? Trying his best to find one, the kit was disappointed when he couldn't find one. Frustrated lines in his face started to appear as he spotted the rabbit. It might be bigger than him but he was most certainly going to attempt to get it to Twiglight and Mindtalk. Gripping it with his jaws, he tried to use his backpaws to pedal backwards but the kit just simply rolled over, dragging the rabbit in the dirt. However, he did succeed in dragging it back over to Twiglight's den. "Twiglight!" he squeaked. "Stag couldn't find mouse, so Stag found rabbit!" with that he tried to drag it into the den, only to slip again. It didn't discourage him though, he was extremely proud of even being able to get it there. "Will rabbit make Twiglight feel better now?"

[vellichor]

Originally Posted by Fuzzy

[Sorry this is so late!]

Silentwhisper watched as Snakewillow displayed a confusing yet slightly amusing sight. He was so awkward she didn't know how to act yet seeing him tripping over his words and complimenting her was actually reassuring. Like she wasn't the only super awkward one. However her face seemed to stay in a somewhat blank stare. Your being rude Silent! She scolded herself trying to blink the stare away. Finally she gave a slightly forced smile not really sure what else to do. Oh! With a slight awkward huff the silver point sat up fully. Bringing a paw to her chest then her mouth she would shack her head. 'I, no, speak' she would mouth slowly at each sign. Recently she had found out mouthing worked much better, but it was such a pain. However, it seemed no one really wanted to take the time to understand her. Not like what she had to say was vary important anyhow.

[its all good! i understand <3]

Her blank stare had left him feeling a bit downtrodden and anxious. Oh, she disliked him. Perhaps she thought he was weird, or crazy. Silentwhisper hadn’t spoken a single word and yet, here he was, awkward old Snakewillow talking so loud the buzzards could hear him! Her forced smile might have been worse. But before he could utter yet another apology, she... spoke? Well, no. She communicated with him. He mouthed and muttered, "I... no... speak? OH." That was a bit of a relief! "Okay, that’s okay. Um, I’m sure I’ll do enough talking for the both of us. Haha..." he trailed off, hoping his little pun got a reaction. "Anyway, uh, do you wanna... sit and eat together? We could talk, or just look around or whatever..." This was his best attempt at making a new friend. Snakewillow didn’t have many of those, and StarClan knew he needed some, especially with this whole kit thing.

[teddy.]

Puffinhop was a second away from breaking down into tears but, shockingly, he didn't. He was fragile but his life had been filled with hurdles he would have to accomplish, with tears or without them.
He swallowed the lump in his throat, trying to remember the breathing techniques Mooselily had taught him. "I-I ran away into the outskirts in a blind panic," He paused, taking a sharp breathe,
"I regret every step I took outside of our territory. N-Nothing I will do can change what I did but I-I-I can p-prove my worth?" Puffinhops legs were shaking. He just wanted a hug from his siblings and to sleep in his own nest again,

@Moonraven

[Madelaine]

[ open ]

Seedkit was asleep in her nest, tossing and turning until she found a comfortable spot. The young kitten opened her twisted muzzle and her crooked nose let out snort as she slept. The kitten tucked her head underneath her left paw and began to pad her nest with her other one. Seedkit let out tiny purrs.

[Mango]

Originally Posted by Rainquail

Her head sunk, staring at the ground. She didn't move for a while and she didn't dare break the silence that suddenly hung between them.
"If you can't help him...."

@wren

(Wren—just brought her in to say goodbye to her brother)
Gullkit had just woken up from a nap and had followed Coldamber’s scent to Coyotesnarl’s den before seeing her and Fizzlekit,” Hi Fizzlekit! Are you sick?” she asked gently nuzzling her brother concerned he might be a little sick

[Confuzzled.Lynx]

Originally Posted by Zesty Mango

Basilpaw then extended a paw in attempt to hook Eaglepaw’s foot and knock him off balance, but if it didn’t work she might topple over on him.

Eaglepaw lifted his foot a moment before the could hook it. He quickly lashed out, hoping she would do the same.

[Arie]

Originally Posted by wnder

Yewpaw
__________

Yewpaw followed him out of camp automatically, working more off of muscle memory in her dazed state than anything else, and came to a sudden stop behind him once they were out in the territory. Even that short walk was a bit of a blur and she blinked in confusion, wondering how she got there. "Oh!" she replied, jumping a little as Breezefeather addressed her, "Um - We can... hunt first. I suppose. I'm sure Coldsong is just... busy, right? Just busy. And I've just managed to miss him, is all. I'm sure." Yewpaw didn't want to be foolish - start some wild goose chase when her mentor as at home all along. Surely he wasn't actually gone, right? Right.

Breezefeather nodded, the apprentice seemed... okay. It was obvious she was just trying to convince herself but it wasn't his place to correct her. He didn't exactly pay attention to his clanmates most of the time, still just trying to pull himself together. However, he was going to teach this apprentice to hunt and hopefully she wouldn't get hurt in the process. She would be safe as long as her head remained in the game and the task they were doing. Picking up a bit of speed he made short work of the trip it took down towards the riverclan border, but not too close. The lapwings preferred this area, or around this. He would need to explain to her first though, it would be meaningless just to send her running directly into a flock of birds and just... scare them away. "Again, I don't know much you've learned yet. However, we're catching birds. We need to use the tall grass to our advantage," with that he stood up, crouched and began to move forward slowly, hoping to demonstrate the careful movement. "Being slow and steady until you're in range is the best idea. If you go racing at it, it'll just flutter up in the air and your momentum is forward going not upward going. We might not be the best jumpers, but by getting close and then striking, increases your chance of catching it while unaware of your presence."

[Shadowsight]

Jaykit crept in after Larkkit. "Wow!" @gs29513

[Arie]

Originally Posted by Fuzzy

AH, this was good. Silentwhisper was relaxing as she had hoped to. However, Weaselskip's sudden outburst caught her off guard. Race? Now? Oh, I've not raced anyone in so long, I- Her thoughts were cut off as the other molly sped away. They were racing now!? Silentwhisper let a slight smile fall onto her muzzle before she jumped up and raced after Weaselskip. Her light wiry body taking her easily to the silver cats side. Ah, it was nice to race across the moor. The wind easily flowing through her short fur. Her legs could really stretch out and take her gliding across the wind blown grass. It was so nice. Last time she was out running like this was with Eagelsoul, which was sad... Yet, she found this less worrying. Was that bad?
With a few more strides Silentwhisper passed Weaselskip up, and a smile spared over her muzzle as she glanced over at the grey molly. She's fast. The silver point thought let out a breath just to take in another. Legs moved in rhythmic strides, reaching out and pulling her along the ground. Somehow more graceful then not.

Weaselskip looked over her shoulder at the other molly, and noticed soon that the silver molly was going to be passing her. They were racing to the stream... the stream. A mischievous smile grew on her face. Oh this was going to be fun! Pushing further with her long legs, stretching her spine and then moving the muscles in a steady pace she felt free, this is what.. it meant to be Windclan. Nothing stopping her as she raced past Silentwhisper, her paws a fast but steady drumming on the ground as she increased her stride, taking longer steps with each push off from the ground. It felt like flying, it felt like dancing with the wind. And it most certainly helped her with clearing these thoughts that clogged her head. Yet speeding ahead of Silentwhisper the momentum carried Weaselskip directly into the stream and the molly waved her tail frantically, she didn't exactly know if her clanmate could swim and didn't want to risk a drowning episode despite the lower waters of the stream. "I'm fine! Don't worry!"