WindClan: Life Before 2023's Fire - Page 3305

**Estelle** · #**33041** January 28th, 2021, 12:19 AM

This was... Outrageous. Hailpaw couldn't believe the ShadowClan leader, and yet, she couldn't put it past her either. Mainly because this was clearly the truth, or at least it seemed. At this point, more than ever, Hailpaw yearned for her mother's embrace- however unloving it was- in an attempt of comfort. But she knew that that was the one thing she could never. The older apprentice didn't spot Weaselskip anywhere near enough either to come sit by her mentor, thus for now leaving her alone in trying to keep her cool. She just... Had to breathe, watch and listen. Not make a scene like some others did. The molly's body was tense, clearly, tail occasional giving a slight twitch but otherwise she remained calm. She had to. But when Saw Dawnstar hurt- kill- that poor little kit, Hailpaw could barely contain herself. How could she? Yes, it had been foolish to go so close, but still - it took her almost all her self-control and manners to not unsheath her claws and remain in place and silent. Only once the dark leader had left, did she exhale a deep and irritated breath. This was awful, what were they going to do? She didn't want to merge with ShadowClan by any means, but Twilightstar hurt... They couldn't allow that either. Could they? Would it perhaps be best to obey until they were strong enough, or had a plan? It seemed so in her opinion. But still, she looked over the crowd for her mentor, wanting to know what she thought of it all, but her looking hot interrupted as a thump caught her attention. Hailpaw looked over her shoulder, spotting a warrior on the ground. The young molly was left looking for a brief moment before getting up and stepping over to her "Are you alright, Maplebird?" she spoke quickly and quietly, leaning down a bit as an offer to help her get up if needed.

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**Shade.** · #**33042** January 28th, 2021, 02:14 AM

@Panda1440

Hedgekit had kept a safe distance from Dawnstar. Those mouse-brains thought she was some sort of entertainment. No, she was an enemy! And. despite her pride, Hedgekit knew better than to approach her and end up dead. Instead she noticed a warrior tripping on apparently nothing and cats turning to her. She approached and listened closely.

**BEAR.** · #**33043** January 28th, 2021, 02:49 AM

"I'm not a hare-ball!" Fernkit squeaked as he was pulled over into the nest, wiggling around like a bug out of control. "You're the hare-ball! And I caught you!"

But now she caught him!! Oh no! Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle. Can't keep him captured if he wiggled his way free!

[ @implimm, sorry for the deleted post mention it double posted ]

**BEAR.** · #**33044** January 28th, 2021, 03:04 AM

[ I think we're trying to keep this a primarily WindClan v ShadowClan plot, so WindClan isn't always the damsel in need of saving lol ]

Weeeh!

Okay, Fernkit did NOT appreciate being yanked away from the cool StarClan cat. Sure, she was a little scary, but to him she didn't seem that bad. All this talk of death and panic seemed like an overreaction. If HE came back to life, that meant everyone else could to. (It never occurred to him special cases were a thing.)

"ShadowClan?" He repeated to the warrior, brow quirked. He knew there were other Clans in the forest - but she smelled like StarClan. If she was actually a bad cat, he didn't think she'd smell that way. (Another mistake, he'd learn. Scents carried.)

It was a little much for his small head but he was still a little unhappy anyway about being plucked away. He wasn't a baby! A part of him wanted to disobey the warrior outright, to tell him he was going to bop the scary lady and show them she wasn't bad, but she was already leaving, the Clan was still hectic, and he deflated a bit. Puffily. "Fine."

At least the warrior was nice about it.

[ @Jessica1917 ]

[ whoops i forgot someone died ]

As Dawnstar crushed the kit that attacked her, Fernkit's stomach twisted uncomfortably at the sight of blood and the mangled body. Okay.. he didn't really want to see that, but the kit would just come back later, right? Like he did. It might take a bit.. but he would..

With Dawnstar now gone, Fernkit bounced away from Dimtail. He wanted to find his sister. He wanted his sister. "Eldersky!"

[ @implimm once elder arrives/if you want them to interact ]

**Jade13** · #**33045** January 28th, 2021, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Panda1440

The young warrior was anxiously awaiting Dawnstar's departure, and was having trouble maintaining calm. It had seemed like a good idea at first, but considering the risks it would still be dangerous. Now now, you have to be brave... Faking tripping over something, Maplebird fell to the ground. "Mouse-brained me..."

[basically, Maplebird is trying to draw attention to herself so she can share the idea without too much suspicion- feel free to have your character react!]

Clumsy nows not the time to trip... but are you ok? she asked. Cinder paw was scared those poor kits how where they supposed to live with her though she wasn’t going to fight back no not now she needed live long enough

**Arie** · #**33046** January 28th, 2021, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Rainquail

Sunhawk's ears perked at Heronkit's audacity to be so bold. Her whiskers twitched amusedly.
"I'm not a mama just yet, but I will be soon. In the meantime, I can share some milk until then. They're not here yet."
She looked over at her belly briefly. Anyday, now, but she could share with little Heronkit.
"you smell sickly. How about this, once you've had your fill, I take you to see Snailswirl to help you with that fever? I know it doesn't feel good to have a fever. They can help with that."
She murrs softly and begins to softly groom the kit again.

She was not a mama? But she had milk? "How can you not be a mama but still have milk? I thought only mamas had milk?" Despite their typical asshole attitude, Heronkit knew how to treat mamas with respect. Mamas were nice and kept you fed and made sure you were warm. Mamas were the best. But... Heronkit didn't feel the best, and outside of their coughing their head was starting to feel heavy. They didn't like having a heavy head. Having a heavy head was not nice and therefore... therefore they nodded in request of the suggestion. "I can be fixed up? Like... Snailswirl can help," a bout of coughs interrupted Heronkit's speech and they tried their best to shake it off. "my cough?"

Instead of waiting for an answer, they relaxed into the washing and the nuzzled into the Mama's belly and tried to find the milk. Milk was the best thing, even better than mice and rabbits and all those dumb things Crowcat tried to get them to eat. Suckling and drinking well, they almost fell asleep, but the near constant coughing proved that to be impossible.

**dino.** · #**33047** January 28th, 2021, 05:57 AM

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Ratrush's brows arched as the Shadowcat spun and slammed a paw down onto a stray kit. What an interesting turn of events. She had expected the leader to go after Cedarpaw, what with the racket that apprentice had been making and all. But Dawnstar had chosen the tiny, harmless kit instead.

This was going to be more amusing than she had originally thought.

She turned her head to blink at a warrior who seemed to have tripped over her own paws and fallen to the ground. "Don't be clumsy, now!" she called. "Unless you have something interesting to say, you'll ruin whatever's happening up there." It seemed the Shadowcat was already on her way. A real shame.

**Frozen Reign** · #**33048** January 28th, 2021, 05:59 AM

@implimm
Silverpaw looked around at Nettlespark. she had hoped it wasn't true, but here was another cat saying plain and simple that it WAS true. it was happening. she pondered his question and went through her options. stay and merge with shadowclan, and they might get their leader back. attack dawnstar and she and twilight star would probably die. Flee the clan, and twilightstar would think she was un-loyal.
she looked over her final option. stay, and do nothing. it appealed to her, she wanted to just let the older warriors decide what the clan was to do. but then she realized that they would be facing the same options. she looked back at Nettlespark.
"I- I don't know what to do," the silver cat mewed truthful, " but I know I can't do nothing."

**~RooRoo~** · #**33049** January 28th, 2021, 06:01 AM

Whitekit shook her head and stood there. I do not want to be eaten. she looked over her shoulder to see her mom. In that on second she heard crackles. She looked back in front of her and saw a kits dead body. Was that Thinderkit? She looked up and Dawnstar, eyes wide with terror as she moved back to Thunderkit and nosed their flank. Thunderkit? Are-are you okay.. tears tripped from her eyes and onto the tiny body. She hissed and grabbed the kit by the scruff, dragging it over to the nursery were her mom panicked. She sat down and started mourning. @thenyancat @Undertaker @gs29513 @TheSnowyAnimal

**shaae_26** · #**33050** January 28th, 2021, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Panda1440

The young warrior was anxiously awaiting Dawnstar's departure, and was having trouble maintaining calm. It had seemed like a good idea at first, but considering the risks it would still be dangerous. Now now, you have to be brave... Faking tripping over something, Maplebird fell to the ground. "Mouse-brained me..."

[basically, Maplebird is trying to draw attention to herself so she can share the idea without too much suspicion- feel free to have your character react!]

Firepool looked to Maplebird who tripped.