WindClan: Life Before 2023's Fire

[spade]

That wasn’t what they wanted. Not at all. A heavy sigh worked its way up and out from Snowypaw as they gave a little stomp of their paws. The whole point of this was to go out on their own to explore, but apparently the warriors were paying attention again. Why did they have to all start caring now?

Suddenly, an idea popped into their head, and a grin stretched across Snowypaw’s face. But it would only work if Skyleaf and Icepaw believed them. Hanging their head down, the apprentice let out a defeated sigh. "No she's busy with her mom," they muttered, giving a shake of their head and beginning to turn away. "Thanks anways."

Did it look believable? Did they look like they were going to mope about in the apprentices' den instead? Snowypaw certainly hoped so; now they would just have to wait until Skyleaf and Icepaw were out of the clearing, then they would be able to make a b-line for the entrance! Another grin stretched across their face as the white fluffy apprentice slipped into the den.

// @Stormpoppy @SilverSketches [ edited this since Snowypaw is gonna sneak out of camp to go fight some birbs! ]

[Tiabirb]

Originally Posted by CosmicTea

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A streamline of dust splattered against the broken molly’s freckled face, and if she didn’t know any better, the racer would’ve slowed down. But, Swiftfire did have the leg up on her- and Rabbitrunner wasn’t out of the ring just yet. The athletic fae gritted her teeth and shook her head to get the grit out of her face as she kept her speed, eyeing over the course for any shortcuts up ahead.

“Where’d ya learn to do that, Swift!” the WindClan warrior called to her rival, a defiant smirk to her maw as she laughed back in the clamor of the calico. “That was pretty neat what ya did back there!” she sounded quite cocky because she knew that she wouldn’t let her race partner get away with a lead that easy.

Aha!

“But, you’re not the only one who learned some new skills for our races!” Chirping, the competitive she-cat began to adjust the way she picked up her paws to minimize the strain on her hindlegs, but continuously maintained her stride as her eyes led her towards an earlier declining dip from the standard one, and taking it, Rabbitrunner pounced onto the slanted rock and used the forward momentum to rush past Swiftfire again, glancing down for the snakes she might run into before she put herself back on the dirt trail again, spraying the cloud of sandy soil back in her opponent’s face.


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@Tiabirb

"Hahaha, so you can use it against me?" She fired back at Rabbit. "Maybe I'll teach you after I win!" Swiftfire called as she sprinted onward. Dirt rushed into her face again, and Swiftfire growled as she squeezed her eyes to avoid catching any into her eyes. Shaking her head, she huffed.

"What's the matter little rabbit? Afraid of some snakes?" Swiftfire teased as she watched the other bolt ahead and leap from the rock and ahead of her. After a quick scan, Swiftfire noted a small gap that ran straight through the rocks beyond the dip's decline. Unfortunately, it was a prime adder nesting spot.

Steeling herself, Swiftfire kicked into a new gear of speed, and the wind whizzed past her. Everything around her seemed to blur as she closed in on the gap. Was that a soft hiss she heard? No time to look as Swiftfire whipped through the gap on a belly slide, nearly tumbling right into an adder that had been laying just on the other side. So surprised was it to get almost trampled that it practically leaped back and coiled, but the speeding she-cat was already gone. So it hissed to itself and retreated back into the rocks.

How many cats can say they can speed through the literal valley of death and survive? So far, just one, and that cat was Swiftfire. "Hope you're not getting tired from all those extra moves you're putting out, Rabbit!" Swiftfire was closing in on the brown she-cat.

//if you want, we can finish up the race over at the graveyard <3

[Madelaine]

Daisypaw couldn't stand being stuck in camp. It reminded her too much of Leopardbite. It had been a long time since she'd seen her in the dark forest. The apprentice was bitter and angry and if she saw her again she'd rip her fur out even if she were dead or not.

Maybe some time alone outaide wouod do her some good. Maybe she could take her anger out on a bush or a rabbit or something. She wanted to tear something apart. Maybe then she'd be in a good mood or not. She never was in a good mood she had her dead adopted mother to blame.

// open \\

[Quickpaw]

Originally Posted by Angelique

Daisypaw couldn't stand being stuck in camp. It reminded her too much of Leopardbite. It had been a long time since she'd seen her in the dark forest. The apprentice was bitter and angry and if she saw her again she'd rip her fur out even if she were dead or not.

Maybe some time alone outaide wouod do her some good. Maybe she could take her anger out on a bush or a rabbit or something. She wanted to tear something apart. Maybe then she'd be in a good mood or not. She never was in a good mood she had her dead adopted mother to blame.

// open \\

Sharpkit was padding across the clearing, thinking.

[Socks]

Originally Posted by Angelique

Daisypaw couldn't stand being stuck in camp. It reminded her too much of Leopardbite. It had been a long time since she'd seen her in the dark forest. The apprentice was bitter and angry and if she saw her again she'd rip her fur out even if she were dead or not.

Maybe some time alone outaide wouod do her some good. Maybe she could take her anger out on a bush or a rabbit or something. She wanted to tear something apart. Maybe then she'd be in a good mood or not. She never was in a good mood she had her dead adopted mother to blame.

// open \\

Bearkit turned away from the fresh-kill pile, a field mouse secure in his jaws. He was practically drooling in anticipation of his meal. He was trying to contain himself until he found a place to settle down even if the scent filling his nose made him want to tear into the morsel in seconds.

Before he could bound off, however, his eyes caught on a spotted pelt, the owner of said pelt almost oozing bitterness at the moment. He glanced briefly at the mouse before making up his mind and trotting up to the apprentice. Perhaps she was just hungry, Bearkit's mother could get snippy when she was hungry. It was probably a she-cat thing since he couldn't recall getting cranky before.

After shaking his head to disperse the wandering thoughts, he approached Daisypaw and plopped the field mouse at her feet. The small animal was covered in the albino kit's drool as he pulled his mouth away from it, though he didn't acknowledge it. "Hey!" His greeting was loud, his squeaky voice ringing out across the clearing. "You hungry?"

(Bear is like a little kid who thinks all girls have the cat version of cooties so just know stuff like "probably a she-cat thing" isn't meant to be harmful in any way. Thought I'd say that just cuz.)

[AppleCat4]

@Pheasantflight, @Bramblefire01, @Aster

Thistlewing sniffed the air for prey. She smelled… Nothing? She rotated her ears to listen for any birds or mice. All she could detect were snakes. They weren’t hissing or rattling, so they probably weren’t active at the moment. Still…
”Do you smell anything?” she whispered to Silentstorm, Snakepaw, and Bristlethorn.

[Poprock]

Alright, time for Peachfrost to take charge. The health and safety of each and everyone of her beloved clanmates rested on her shoulders. If she screwed it up, someone could wind up joining Starclan far earlier than they should. Stepping out into the clearing, she allowed the bright sun to warm her fur up a bit before getting to work. She sure did love new-leaf.

"Alright Windclan! Its time for herb patrols! If I call your name, please gather around me so I can assign you to your groups. Please be quick!" She looked around the clearing to ensure she was loud enough before continuing.

"For the warriors, could I please have Darkclaw [ @~Fierceclaw~ ], Nettlespark [ @implimm ], Dustshiver [ @Kunaiskrill ], Featherwhisker [ @Jackpot ], Cloversplash @Dahliamoon and Honeysage @Starfall ?"

She took a moment, allowing the warriors to finish up whatever they were doing and gather around.

"For apprentices, I would like Dovepaw [ @Cherry_Jay ], Cinderpaw @feather lily , and Mudpaw @QueenCocaHead ."
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Herb Patrols:
- Once assigned, you have until May 30th, 11:59 PM EST to report your herbs into the medicine cats den
- You are given permission to post there, but please follow the template!
EX: +3 sticks or - 2 cobwebs
- The sooner the better, but if you need an extension or if your cat is unable to do this patrol lmk asap

[Kunaisoul]

Originally Posted by Rockfall

Alright, time for Peachfrost to take charge. The health and safety of each and everyone of her beloved clanmates rested on her shoulders. If she screwed it up, someone could wind up joining Starclan far earlier than they should. Stepping out into the clearing, she allowed the bright sun to warm her fur up a bit before getting to work. She sure did love new-leaf.

"Alright Windclan! Its time for herb patrols! If I call your name, please gather around me so I can assign you to your groups. Please be quick!" She looked around the clearing to ensure she was loud enough before continuing.

"For the warriors, could I please have Darkclaw [ @~Fierceclaw~ ], Nettlespark [ @implimm ], Dustshiver [ @Kunaiskrill ], Featherwhisker [ @Jackpot ], Cloversplash @Dahliamoon and Singesight @Papaya ?"

She took a moment, allowing the warriors to finish up whatever they were doing and gather around.

"For apprentices, I would like Dovepaw [ @Cherry_Jay ], Cinderpaw @feather lily , and Mudpaw @QueenCocaHead ."
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Herb Patrols:
- Once assigned, you have until May 30th, 11:59 PM EST to report your herbs into the medicine cats den
- You are given permission to post there, but please follow the template!
EX: +3 sticks or - 2 cobwebs
- The sooner the better, but if you need an extension or if your cat is unable to do this patrol lmk asap

“Al-alright.” The tom said, looking to everyone

[Raven~]

Breezedapple stretched out on a rock, enjoying the afternoon sun. She thought she might go hunting soon, but for now, she would soak up the sun and warmth.
@windtail

[windtail]

Breezedapple stretched out on a rock, enjoying the afternoon sun. She thought she might go hunting soon, but for now, she would soak up the sun and warmth.

rainingtail walked over to one of the rocks to sit she had just gotton back from doing some training with lavenderpaw and wanted to lay on the rocks for a while.

@FrostCat