WindClan: Life Before 2023's Fire

[vellichor]

Bushpaw narrowed his yellow eyes at the first kit. Trying to act all noble and stuff. That was absolute mouse dung and he knew it. But bedsore he could open his mouth to give this blubbering baby a piece of his mind, Bushpaw was interrupted by the other kit. While at least that one kind of owned up to the mistake, Bushpaw was still in a foul mood.

Puffinhop’s concerned words didn’t help him. "...Sorry." To make it clear he was apologizing ONLY to Puffinhop, Bushpaw would only look at the black and white cat, and wait several moments before acknowledging the others again.

Those kits better watch themselves.

@Casper @Mentallyunstable @Scum

[touka]

Originally Posted by TroubleandTsunami

"Yup," she said @touka

blackfeather looked at nightleaf unsure but didnt question any farther just wrapping his tail around her

[Dawnandfire]

Originally Posted by Finpaw

@Dawnandfire

“It’s alright!” Sheepkit laughed good-naturedly as he trotted out of the Nursery with Dawnkit. “It didn’t hurt at all, just surprised me.”

Outside was still invitingly sunny, with a cool breeze to ruffle their fur. Sheepkit took a moment to appreciate the good weather before looking around the camp clearing. “So, d’ya wanna go exploring? Maybe visit the elders and see if they wanna share a story?”

Realizing he might be assuming what Dawnkit likes to do, he quickly amended, “I-I mean, only if that’s something you like to do. Listening to the elders, I mean. I know not everybody enjoys it as much as I do…” He lowered his head somewhat 'sheep'ishly.

Dawnkit thought of what things to do and she did feel like going into the forest but she knew it would mean that she would get them both into trouble. Though she did feel like sitting and relaxing. She nodded at Sheepkit as if to signal that she agreed that they should go visit the elders.
"Sure, let's go see the elders. I do feel like sitting down and relaxing, listen to their cool warrior stories."
She started feeling pumped about seeing the elders as she wanted to hear the great stories of their battles and what it felt like it to be a warrior. She hoped that when she became an apprentice, she hoped she wouldn't become a medicine cat even though it sounded interesting to her. Anyways, she was going off topic and she intrigued about becoming a warrior.
"What are we waiting for? Let's go!"
Dawnkit started padding towards the Elder's Den.
@Finpaw

[wren]

Heathernose was uncomfortable, she felt bad for having offered her up for the patrol. As she approached the body and many cats started speaking up all at once she felt her annoyance grow strong. She had Heathernose, if she wasn’t going she had Brindlejaw. Between the two of them they had enough power to carry the body away.

“We don’t need anymore help.” Wolfbound said quietly her eyes grazing over Shockpaw and thornspirit who had asked specifically Heathernose. She felt herself growing anxious, a sort of jealousy she shouldn’t feel over a friend. “Take bravefart. We got him covered”

@Beau @Shimm @Rainquail @space ace.

[Starfall]

@Socks @Moonraven
The Tabby shuffled forwards as his name was called, a confused expression plastered on his face. Why in the world was he getting another mentor? Did Midnightstalker dislike him? He jumped a little as his newer mentor came over and greeted him. Giving the other a quick smile Honeypaw stretched upwards to touch noses with Duskmoth. "um. Hello! uhm. I have er. Hold on just one second for me please." he requested, before turning on his heels to look at Twilightstar.

"Um. Sorry, Twilightstar? May I ask wh-" however he was quickly cut off as she continued to speak. His voice wasn't quite the loudest in the first place. With a worried expression he shuffled back to his mentor and sat himself down. Wondering if he would be allowed to go visit her in her den after everything.

Before he knew it everything went downhill. His fur fluffed up as talk of traitors buzzed around the clearing. Angry, loud words were exchanged. Before he knew it, cats were being killed. Honeypaw watched frozen, his paws gripping the ground beneath him, tearing his eyes away a few seconds too late. Breaths became ragged, than it felt as though he had to gulp air. Not quite getting enough, he began to breathe heavily.

It wasn't as if he hadn't seen dead felines before. That didn't mean it wasn't any less gut wretching, images of the Coyote attack came to mind as he saw the blood. Flashing teeth, Dawnsong and the kit. It all made his head buzz and heart pound. Everything kicked into fight or flight instinct and he couldn't move a single muscle. One cat exiled, two dead, and he was having so much trouble breathing it hurt. Tears pricking the corners of his eyes.

[Starfall]

Originally Posted by Rainquail

"It does sound pretty." Shockpaw imagined something like a ball with oodles of ruffles.
"Alright, let's find us some flowers." She wrapped her tail around Honeypaw's to avoid separation and carefully moved towards, hoping the other apprentice was familiar with this method of anti-losing cats.
They poked about ground for flowers of the yellow or orange spectrum. "Know much about where they prefer to grow? Or smell maybe. I'm not good at finding something I don't know about." They chuckled nervously.
Maybe they should hang out with Coyotesnarl more and pick up more of this herb knowledge of his. It sure as hell helped them during the Coyote Invasion and when Oddear accidentally brought those kits with whitecough.


@Starfall

[I'm so sorry for such a late reply ;^; ]

The Tabby hopped forwards as he felt something coil around his tail. It took him a second to realize it was theirs! He gave the other a big smile and began to make his way forwards. A new friend! He didn't have to feel as though he was bothering Oddear or Coyotesnarl all the time, he could have someone to chat with now! Er, if they wanted to of course.

He turned his green hues onto them, as they made a statement. Immediately afterwards he began to giggle. "I don't think anyone does." he laughed, ears leaning forwards as he spotted the target flower! Shuffling a little faster towards it. "If there is someone, than I wouldn't mind them helping me find my Honey! I still have no clue how that works out here." he hummed. "Oh! But um. They're here. I don't really know where they grow really. So we'll just say they grow here!" he chirped.

The Apprentice looked back at their tails for a moment, not really sure what to do. Was he supposed to tug it away, or does that seem rude? Staring for a second before he just decided to leave it be, "We want the whole flower! If you don't have any where to put it, feel free to just stick them in my fur." he hummed as he got to work. "Maybe...maybe your Poppy's are nearby?"

[Abyssopelagic]

"I wouldn't want anything else." There was a big, goofy grin on their face as they continued, late day light bathing them in colours of orange and red. Smolderpaw was the closest they had to a littermate and was most certainly their best friend.

As they continued to the rabbit warrens near the closest border, a sudden sounding of a cats footfalls could be heard. They listened intently, sure it was a trick of their mind or a passerby. But the sound followed carefully, slowly, stalking them.
Immediately Shockpaw carefully tapped Smolder paws leg mid stride to catch his attention before brushing it over his muzzle, asking for silence. Once they had his attention, they flattened their tail, hooking the end of it, hoping he understood. They wished there was a tail signal for being followed.
Get down; danger

Fear pounded through their veins. Heart in their throat, it's beating filled their ears, deafening and yet hyper aware of their surroundings.
@Beau @Hazel Nut @Corruptx

[Finpaw]

Originally Posted by Dawnandfire

Dawnkit thought of what things to do and she did feel like going into the forest but she knew it would mean that she would get them both into trouble. Though she did feel like sitting and relaxing. She nodded at Sheepkit as if to signal that she agreed that they should go visit the elders.
"Sure, let's go see the elders. I do feel like sitting down and relaxing, listen to their cool warrior stories."
She started feeling pumped about seeing the elders as she wanted to hear the great stories of their battles and what it felt like it to be a warrior. She hoped that when she became an apprentice, she hoped she wouldn't become a medicine cat even though it sounded interesting to her. Anyways, she was going off topic and she intrigued about becoming a warrior.
"What are we waiting for? Let's go!"
Dawnkit started padding towards the Elder's Den.

@Dawnandfire

Sheepkit was overjoyed to learn that he and Dawnkit shared an interest; namely sitting and listening to the elders’ stories, something older kits had once teased him about for being too “boring.” He always loved getting to know more about WindClan, how amazing it was, how so many great warriors called it home just like he did... He was thrilled to be a part of something so much bigger than himself. Beaming from ear to ear, he nodded his enthusiastic agreement.

“Alright then, I’ll see you there!” Sheepkit called out teasingly as he bounded away from Dawnkit and to the Elders’ Den.

[Finpaw]

@Dawnandfire

Sheepkit came running up to the den and stopped at the entrance. Peering in, he politely called out to anyone who might be inside, “Hello? Ah, excuse us, but may we come in? My friend and I were hoping to maybe hear a story or two…”

(( open ))

[TheNyanCatMinecart]

@Moonraven

In the presence of the Clan leader, Rosepaw attempted a respectful dip of her head, but it was small. Shifting slightly, she winced and gritted her teeth as a new stab of pain shot through her.
"I-I'm sorry, T-twilightstar," she stammered. "I w-was hunting, but got c-carried away and went t-too far."