WindClan: Life Before 2023's Fire

[Mercury]

Originally Posted by Kyrieknight

Crowspeck nodded, still confused, but unwilling to argue
"Alright, then. I'll see you later."

Halfmask nodded. "See you later, Crowspeck."

[Cobra]

Strikecry perked up at the mention of his name, then--OHHH. The. RiverClan leader and the medicine cat?? And he and Sweetpaw were on.. guard duty? Although, technically, the RiverClan leader would be like.. really good at fighting if he was the leader, wouldn't he? Or else why would Snakeheart bother choosing him? God, life was complicated. Well, anyways, he should get to the patrol. The tomcat walked over to his apprentice and the rest of the cats, brisk and efficient.

"Oh, hello, Kestrelwing, Snakeheart," he meowed calmly, his elegant body swishing behind him. "Quite a gorgeous day we're having, don't you agree?" He raised an eyebrow at Kestrelwing. "I do hope you're enjoying your stay--we strive to make sure our guests are comfortable." He flattened his ears at Kestrel's words, though not angrily, exactly. "Oh. Our moor is.. not to your tastes?" He hmmed for a second then shrugged. "I suppose that, if I were to walk amongst your rivers and marshes I would dislike it as well." He spun towards the entrance. "Shall we be on our way?"

[ @Rani @Rockfall @finn. @spade ]

[Zero]

Originally Posted by Kyrieknight

Crowspeck nodded. "Alright, on it." The warrior still wasn't too used to leading patrols, but he'd do what he could to help his Clan. The dark gray and black-speckled tom then turned around, looking for his patrolmates. "Quiverpool, Ashfeather, Heatherbee!"
@Zero @hope @TheNyanCatMinecart

Quiverpool perked up from her spot in the clearing when her name was called, padding over to Crowspeck and dipping her head in greeting with a shy smile.

@hope @TheNyanCatMinecart

[CosmicTea]

Originally Posted by Tiabirb

The fur along her spine flattened, and Appleshine let out a deep breath. "It's alright. You scared me, Echopaw. Just...be more careful next time." She murmured, "I'll give you some training. Come on." She let her tail rest over Echopaw's shoulder, letting the young cat know she wasn't in any trouble.

With that, she smiled mischievously and bounded off, pausing to look back at Echopaw. "Try to keep up!" She laughed and bounded off in the direction of the Training Moor.

Swiftfire:
Race from Adder Rocks

Memories were fresh in Swiftfire's mind, memories that she hadn't thought about since her days as an apprentice. Racing Rabbitrunner...it was like all those moons ago when their only worries were just being their best as apprentices. No strenuous duties, or wildcard apprentices. Did Rabbitrunner have an apprentice? She couldn't remember if she had missed that ceremony or not. She spent most of her time hunting or rounding up Wildpaw.

The rocks loomed overhead in the darkness, illuminated by the moon above to cast an eerie look about them. Swiftfire walked, oh yes, she walked. There was no way she was going to let Rabbitrunner get away with her coy little remark about winning their last race. If she hadn't tripped into that sunken rabbit hole, she would have won!

Making her way to the far end of the Adder Rocks, Swiftfire glanced up to see the makeshift staring point that she and Rabbitrunner had made moons ago. It was a clump of gorse, weaved together in an odd manner to look like a funny looking rabbit. The marker had been her idea...Had the rabbit shape been her idea too? Staring at it now, she couldn't remember if she had done that on purpose, if Rabbitrunner had done it, or if it had just happened that way. Great StarClan she felt old already.

//oh...my gosh this is my bad I forgot to mention yooou I'm so sorry! @CosmicTea

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“Wise of you to save your energy,” Rabbitrunner coyly joked. “Or are you just determined not to lose to me this time?” There was that fire again, that stirred up a prideful confidence in the she-cat’s bones.

Glancing up towards the sky, the brown molly couldn’t help but take in the twinkling night sky with wide, turquoise orbs that seemed more perplexed in the moment if anything. They never really raced at night before, and to the warrior it seemed like they were missing out on a whole new opportunity. A breath of awe escaped subconsciously through her lungs, and pausing, the feline allowed herself to soak up the goodness of the nocturne sky on the dirt trail to their marker.

But that’s not why they were out here, and Rabbitrunner wasn’t going to allow herself to get called out by Swiftfire for being any sorts of slow-- not tonight, at least. Picking herself up again, she briskly trotted to meet back up with her clanmate, and flashed a small smile as she glanced down at the makeshift rabbit. It really seemed to have taken a beating from the weather as the seasons had passed, and fondly, the she-cat dawned on how they both made the rabbit after many, many divots in the soil proved to be a hassle to manage.

“May the fastest she-cat win.” Respectfully, the WindClan warrior dipped her head to her racing rival, passing to get behind the gorse rabbit as they did a time ago, hunched down and ready to spring once they were both ready.

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//It's okay! Don't worry too hard! @Tiabirb

[Tiabirb]

Originally Posted by CosmicTea

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“Wise of you to save your energy,” Rabbitrunner coyly joked. “Or are you just determined not to lose to me this time?” There was that fire again, that stirred up a prideful confidence in the she-cat’s bones.

Glancing up towards the sky, the brown molly couldn’t help but take in the twinkling night sky with wide, turquoise orbs that seemed more perplexed in the moment if anything. They never really raced at night before, and to the warrior it seemed like they were missing out on a whole new opportunity. A breath of awe escaped subconsciously through her lungs, and pausing, the feline allowed herself to soak up the goodness of the nocturne sky on the dirt trail to their marker.

But that’s not why they were out here, and Rabbitrunner wasn’t going to allow herself to get called out by Swiftfire for being any sorts of slow-- not tonight, at least. Picking herself up again, she briskly trotted to meet back up with her clanmate, and flashed a small smile as she glanced down at the makeshift rabbit. It really seemed to have taken a beating from the weather as the seasons had passed, and fondly, the she-cat dawned on how they both made the rabbit after many, many divots in the soil proved to be a hassle to manage.

“May the fastest she-cat win.” Respectfully, the WindClan warrior dipped her head to her racing rival, passing to get behind the gorse rabbit as they did a time ago, hunched down and ready to spring once they were both ready.

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//It's okay! Don't worry too hard! @Tiabirb

"Being fast, and being smart are two very similar things." Swiftfire growled playfully. She lined herself up alongside Rabbitrunner, crouching with her eyes locked straight ahead.

"May she indeed," Swiftfire murmured back. It had been a while since she had felt this spark, this want to win. Rabbit had beaten her a few times. Swift had won some too. But they had always been rather neck and neck. Never too far behind the other. She was determined to break the streak.

And if she lost? She'd only have more fire added to her will to be swifter than her rival. "On your one." Swiftfire glanced at the brown she-cat, then back ahead of her. "Three....two..." Every muscle tensed, every fiber and hair on her pelt bristled. She was ready for this.

[Aster]

Originally Posted by Bramblefire01

"Are we going?" Snakepaw growled

BristleThorn followed behind whoever he was stationed to be with, awaiting their leader to take charge in the patrol. Bristle had done a few patrols by this point, but he was still very much getting used to it all.

[JackHunt_17]

Originally Posted by Aster

BristleThorn followed behind whoever he was stationed to be with, awaiting their leader to take charge in the patrol. Bristle had done a few patrols by this point, but he was still very much getting used to it all.

- @AppleCat4
"Thistlebutt!" Snakepaw growled. "Hurry up you snail!" He muttered impatiently.

[CosmicTea]

Originally Posted by Tiabirb

"Being fast, and being smart are two very similar things." Swiftfire growled playfully. She lined herself up alongside Rabbitrunner, crouching with her eyes locked straight ahead.

"May she indeed," Swiftfire murmured back. It had been a while since she had felt this spark, this want to win. Rabbit had beaten her a few times. Swift had won some too. But they had always been rather neck and neck. Never too far behind the other. She was determined to break the streak.

And if she lost? She'd only have more fire added to her will to be swifter than her rival. "On your one." Swiftfire glanced at the brown she-cat, then back ahead of her. "Three....two..." Every muscle tensed, every fiber and hair on her pelt bristled. She was ready for this.

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A set of jitters ran up the molly’s spine, her paws itching to run with that fire in her belly. Casting a small gaze, Rabbitrunner shook out her pelt and winked, bracing as Swiftfire began the countdown. Three.. Her weight began to shift to her hindlegs, coiling to maximize her energy upon take-off. Two.. Preemptively, she balanced out her tail, readying it to use for steering around those tight-knit corners in the Adder Rocks. She was ready for this. She was built for the speed.

“One! Go!” A shrill yowl roared from the lanky she-cat, her hindquarters unraveling to spring forth within mere seconds and the WindClan warrior was off, dust spilling beneath her as her pawsteps thundered against the weathered, dry soil.

Racing was one of her guilty pleasures, marveling in the cool breeze that stroked through her ruffled pelt, the way things blurred past her as she ran. Rabbitrunner closed her eyes for a moment with a cheerful, thrilling racing yell. Opening her eyes once more, the warrior began to lean into a curve, lowering herself to the ground for the turn for a sprint within the curve. Her tail tipped towards the direction of her head, as racing this course taught her that the winding and sharp turns were definitely a risky play.. But, paid off well if you knew how to use them right, and the she-cat knew them well as practicing the trail was a pastime in her youth.

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@Tiabirb

[carmen]

@Ashnose @Moonraven
Silentstorm walked into the leaders den, her friend trailing behind her. They were going to ask about Ashnose getting an apprentice, but that wasn't what she was there for. That was just a cover. A cover for her to become the most bestest friends in the universe with the most powerful cat in Winclan! She was epic for thinking of it. Ever since she was an apprentice, she admired the leader, though over the passed few moons she was less certain. How would her master plan work if she was completely forgettable. But now, Silentstorm had an apprentice. And Snakepaw was the way in.

"Twilightstar, may I speak with you?" Her voice reverberated around the den as she waited for a response. She suddenly remembered Ashnose. "Ashnose is here too." Her blue eyes surveyed the den. Where was the leader?

[Fuzzy]

Originally Posted by Zesty Mango

Bunnypaw moved over slightly so Rainpaw could snuggle giving her a gentle smile,” Yeah sure, what do you want to talk about?” she asked gently licking Rainpaw in a comforting gesture. She wanted to help out Rainpaw with whatever was going on, she just didn’t know how to help her friend out.

Rainpaw was grateful that her friend moved over to let her in. Thinking about it she had more than one place she could go. Twilightstar had opened her den to her if she needed somewhere to get away from her Clanmates or someone to cry with, but right now, the black apprentice just wanted to be with her friend, the one she still had left.
Crawling into Bunnypaw's nest Rainpaw felt herself relax against her friends soft fur. A sigh escaping her mouth as she settled in and felt the comforting licks. "I just... can't close my eyes without thinking of Littlepaw... Seeing him... how he died I mean. It keeps me awake..." She explained tucking her head under Bunnypaw's chin. "I don't want to forget him... but I want to forget he's gone sometimes..." Rainpaw added on, swallowing a lump in her throat.