ThunderClan: Life Before 2023's Sinkhole - Page 1319

**Singing Jay** · #**13181** November 28th, 2021, 07:04 AM

~ Eaglesong | @poppy. |

"Oh Starclan Ive really done it this time"
The brown tabby rushed forward at a quick paced towards the border, to the place she had called home for so long. How could she ever have left this. Well, she knew why, everything had just been to much and she had just gone for a walk by herself, and found how much she enjoyed just been on her own in peace. But the ache in her heart had one day just taken over again, she needed to see the cats she had called family for like forever. She had almost debated going to Riverclan, but that was dump, she needed to at least talk with her sister before coming barging into her clan like that.

She was there, at the familiar border again. "Whitewolf? Mistyshade? Shadowheart? Pinewatch? Aspenstrike? Anyone there?" She mewed, calling out some names she remembered more clearly. But it had been a while since she last was a part of the clan... "I... m back..."

**Cobra** · #**13182** November 28th, 2021, 02:46 PM

Lionsmoke tilted his head in sympathy. He was tired as well, but she was lucky. His mentor woke him up every day very early. Houndpaw was obviously a cat who operated poorly(and most like moodily[was that a word?] ) without sleep. "Whoa, that's really harsh. He sounds like a great guy. And physical movement? That's like, illegal." He quickly couldn't resist aiming a poke at her leg back. If you see an oppurtunity take it.

He let a small yawn peek through his elegant facade of happiness towards training. Lion was a cat who carefully balanced his emotions - yes, a good dose of anger was often needed, but no cat could deal without joy. Joy was invaluable. But one could often do without disgust, for it was a simply biased emotion. Sure, he could be disgusted at Houndpaw's sleepy behaviour(and her unwillingness to get up - sigh), but their personalities were compatible, so he decided not to.

Wow.

Anything was really possible if you tried.

"I would rather sleep too,,, but I'm afraid that we would get in big trouble. I mean, I don't think I'm training you to be a hedgehog." He cracked a smile and winked. "Unless.. would you like to be trained to be a hedgehog? Or, as they're more commonly known, tiny monsters covered in spikes?" Lionsmoke shuddered. "I've lived a long time, but I've never encountered anything as vile as those monsters."

[ @poppy. ]

**Brightlight** · #**13183** November 28th, 2021, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fait-Warrior

"Yes, it is"

@Tigerkit

--Clearlight--

Clearlight waited patiently, but Tigerkit didn't respond. Maybe it was a result of the fact that she was slightly hard of hearing, and he did indeed answer. Clearlight pressed on diligently.

"Then, if you love this Clan, with this safe and cozy and warm nest, don't you think it's a good idea to protect it?" Clearlight gestured to the wall with her tail. "See, since the two of you are such strong kits, by damaging the 'badger', the wall of this den, you could bring it crashing down on us all, and hurt us."

Clearlight paused, to let her words sink in. "How about this," she offered, "how about you all play..." Clearlight looked around, her eyes catching on the mouth the den, where she could see the Clearing.

"How about you all fight the badger outside?" Clearlight nodded towards the Clearing. "What do you think? Tigerkit? Lightkit?"

**Brightheart__** · #**13184** November 28th, 2021, 04:56 PM

[Open] Bright Shadow padded into camp quietly. She sat down near the warriors den seemingly caught in thought.

**wolfie** · #**13185** November 28th, 2021, 05:08 PM

@Shade.
It was hard to not allow your emotions overwhelm you. Even as chaotic as Lotuspaw was - they still rarely expressed genuine strong emotions, maybe they were strong willed about somethings but typically kept their emotions calm. They had to, you know? There was no break to have a meltdown when you weren't entirely sure whether or not you'll get a next meal.

Shamefully, Lotuspaw slumped into the hug in defeat. Nuzzling their face into Rosepaw's fur for comfort, they could feel the vibrations as their sister talked and it was nice. Expect they needed to comfort Rosepaw now, idiot. Hesitantly, they pulled away from the hug. Blinking away the tears because it made it all too hard to read lips like this.

"No!" They whined, dragging it out. "That's not - that's not true! You're right, it's going to happen whatever we do. We can't.. we can't really stop the bad stuff, we can try and work around it but it's gonna keep happening. That's.. that's just fate, I guess? Which is all the more reason why you shouldn't stay away!! We - we can work around it - okay? It's not that bad, you're not.. hurting anyone!" Lotuspaw tried to explain, their face scrunching up. They raised their paw to place it on their muzzle, shaking their head to rid their self of the bad thoughts!!

"You guys aren't.. burdens! You've never have been and you never will be it's just, I am responsible for you guys. I don't mind it, I want to take care you of two. To at least make it up to Mama and we can fight over who's fault it is and I'll tell you time and time again that hey! It isn't yours, probably is mine, but you shouldn't isolate yourself. That's a stupid move, Rose. You're not stupid, " They explained, their stub tail lashing back and forth. Their voice cracking and tears threatened to spill once more but Lotuspaw held their ground.

"I'm sorry,, I didn't.. want this conversation to go like this.. I just.. wanted to make sure you were safe and.. I'm not angry ,, or anything,, I swear!" Quickly they added on, chewing nervously on the inner cheek. Emotions sucked. This sucked. Slowly Lotuspaw moved closer, leaning into Rosepaw's personal space as close as they could get. "I just love you and wish you wouldn't blame yourself so much, "

**Aly~Hunter** · #**13186** November 28th, 2021, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brightlight

@Tigerkit

--Clearlight--

Clearlight waited patiently, but Tigerkit didn't respond. Maybe it was a result of the fact that she was slightly hard of hearing, and he did indeed answer. Clearlight pressed on diligently.

"Then, if you love this Clan, with this safe and cozy and warm nest, don't you think it's a good idea to protect it?" Clearlight gestured to the wall with her tail. "See, since the two of you are such strong kits, by damaging the 'badger', the wall of this den, you could bring it crashing down on us all, and hurt us."

Clearlight paused, to let her words sink in. "How about this," she offered, "how about you all play..." Clearlight looked around, her eyes catching on the mouth the den, where she could see the Clearing.

"How about you all fight the badger outside?" Clearlight nodded towards the Clearing. "What do you think? Tigerkit? Lightkit?"

"I think I'm done playing today, I'm just going to sleep" she meowed then went to her bed and laid down

**Silverfur & Co** · #**13187** November 28th, 2021, 08:04 PM

Silverdust padded about she had tried to find more food as it was starting leaf bare but couldnt find anything

**Brightlight** · #**13188** November 28th, 2021, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brightheart__

[Open] Bright Shadow padded into camp quietly. She sat down near the warriors den seemingly caught in thought.

--Clearlight-- Clearlight's Reference

The tabby queen padded slowly out from the den for her regular daily walk. It had been harder and harder, recently, for her to get around. Clearlight took it as a sign to walk more. It wouldn't do her future kits any good to have an unhealthy mother.

Catching sight of a warrior, Clearlight smiled at them. She was starting to get more used to the cats in the clan, more willing to talk to them.

"It's a lovely day, isn't it?" Clearlight sighed, staring up at the sky, then turning her gaze to the trees, which were turning marvelous shades of colors in the leaf-fall.

**Brightheart__** · #**13189** November 29th, 2021, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brightlight

--Clearlight-- Clearlight's Reference

The tabby queen padded slowly out from the den for her regular daily walk. It had been harder and harder, recently, for her to get around. Clearlight took it as a sign to walk more. It wouldn't do her future kits any good to have an unhealthy mother.

Catching sight of a warrior, Clearlight smiled at them. She was starting to get more used to the cats in the clan, more willing to talk to them.

"It's a lovely day, isn't it?" Clearlight sighed, staring up at the sky, then turning her gaze to the trees, which were turning marvelous shades of colors in the leaf-fall.

BrightShadow looked at the queen "yes yes it is" she mewed solemnly looking up at the sky

**Brightlight** · #**13190** November 29th, 2021, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brightheart__

BrightShadow looked at the queen "yes yes it is" she mewed solemnly looking up at the sky

--Clearlight--

Clearlight shifted her weight from one paw to another. She wondered what she planned on doing today. She'd been hearing news about a Gathering, but she wasn't sure if she would attend. The distance was a bit too far for her right now.

On a whim, Clearlight asked the warrior, Brightshadow, if she remembered correctly. "Are you thinking of attending the Gathering? Or have you already done so? I think it's a little too late now for me."