WindClan: Life Before 2023's Fire

[Clovershade]

Originally Posted by Moonraven

Twilightstar looked the young kit over with her single eye, her tail flickered gently behind her, and sighed. "What do you mean you don't recall what happened?" Nightkit didn't look as if she was in a bad state, so how did she know how she left camp?




His words obtained a stern glower from the aged leader. "Well, I can't just let you walk back into camp without knowing why you left first." Twilightstar was very easy going on most cats when it came to them returning to camp without any punishments attached for leaving it. But not knowing why would cause some problems.




"Well, that's a great way to attract predators as well." Twilightstar meowed shaking her head. Kits she expected it from but Whitelily was a full-grown cat. "I'll take you back to camp with me once you tell me where you've been."





Twilightstar listened as Curltuft gave a very vague answer to her question. "Well, if you were so worried about your kits you shouldn't have left in the first place." There was a bit of a bite in her words this time, she didn't appreciate the vague wording. "Do you mind explain what things happened that kept you from the clan in a bit more detail."





What in the world? Were cats suppose to be this worried about fitting in at their age? She always thoughts kits would find a friend in someone giving their innocent and mostly sweet nature. Nope, turned they were all daredevils with a touch of rebellion in them. Twilightstar might have to speak to Ashfeather about this, she'd prefer her less... mature kits stay not get dragged into whatever the new generation thought was 'fitting' in. They were going to get themselves killed because they couldn't listen to the rules.

"You're lucky that it was a kind kittypet and not a cruel rogue who found you. I want to believe that your sorry and that you feel bad about it, but it's not the first time you've been out of camp, Sharpkit." Twilightstar couldn't go easy on second-time offenders, she was sure there were more kits running free around the territory, unfortunately, Sharpkit was the one who got caught though and hadn't learn her lesson.

"You get an extra moon in the nursery," Twilighstar announced, tail weaving around her back to brush against the kit's ear. "Sharpkit, it's up to you to decide what kind of future you have in WindClan. You don't need to show off to make friends or be liked, be yourself. If you can find some friends who like you for you, you'll have something genuine and lifelong." Twilightstar wondered if she should meet her kits, Leechkit would be prune, but she should the others would get along with her. "Come along, little one let's get home."
(Done)




The lilac she-cat observed the tom as he spoke, he sounded almost defeated. It made her wondered what he had been looking for outside of the clan. What was it that he had out there that he couldn't find with WindClan? It curious thought, one she wouldn't pry into since it apparently hurt him.

"You're back and you've apparently regretted your decision to leave, that's enough for me and WindClan. You have responsibilities here, Goosehowl, should you forget that again I won't be so understanding." Twilightstar warned, but soften her expression seconds later. "Let's get back to camp, you look like dead off your paws."
(Done)



"So you just went on a walk, right out of camp?" One of her whiskers quivered with a lack of amusement at how simple an answer the kit gave her. "There are different places to hide in the camp away from others, I've no problems with you using my den even." Twilightstar didn't know who to get this through the young cat's heads these days.

"You can not leave camp, Beekit, not without supervision. If this happens again, you're spending extra time in the nursery." Twilightstar growled softly and stood. "We're going back to the nursery."
(Done)




Twilightstar was sitting near the entrance of the camp, lost in thought as she glanced around at the cats that hung around. She was a bit testy, but she wasn't sure why. The small body that collided with her front paw had her jumping up and lifting her paw, green eye looking down at the ginger tom. A brief sniff had her scowling. "Rapidkit?"

Curltuft flicked an ear at the harsh response, fur bristling slightly as she tried not to let her annoyance show. If I could tell her to shut up I would. Better not to get myself in trouble.

"We were out getting some prey she had hunted earlier when a cat attacked us-I'm not sure who it was, probably a rogue. It happened fast and next thing I knew I was knocked out, I woke up and Sablepaw was gone. Her scent trail didn't lead back to camp so I went out looking for her, it...took longer than expected. We only just got back into the territory yesterday."

@Moonraven

[Zee]

[ @Rockfall ]

Peachfrost was fortunate Embershard wasn't in the state of mind to shred her ears. She didn't discriminate with her victims; if it was against the Warrior Code to chew on a kit or a Medicine Cat but that was who'd happened to cross her then so be it. Where was Peachfrost when WindClan was stuck on the front lines?

Oh, right. In her den.

Frankly, she had no right to look at Embershard like she was better. The older Warrior had already received enough of that treatment from uneducated cats like Wolffang and Rosebrair and she wasn't about to put up with a third. Speaking of Rosebriar, Embershard planned on taking extra special care of her by swinging by later to tell her just how ugly she really was. That ought to make things even for all the discrimination and brutality.

Her eyes trained on her broken paw when Peachfrost set it without warning, her teeth gritting in pain as she shot the Medicine Cat a menacing glare, muzzle contorted and fangs bared. Peachfrost could do whatever she wanted with that expression; if Embershard had her way it would live in her mind for weeks at least.

[JusticeRabbit]

Originally Posted by Moonraven

Twilightstar looked the young kit over with her single eye, her tail flickered gently behind her, and sighed. "What do you mean you don't recall what happened?" Nightkit didn't look as if she was in a bad state, so how did she know how she left camp?




His words obtained a stern glower from the aged leader. "Well, I can't just let you walk back into camp without knowing why you left first." Twilightstar was very easy going on most cats when it came to them returning to camp without any punishments attached for leaving it. But not knowing why would cause some problems.




"Well, that's a great way to attract predators as well." Twilightstar meowed shaking her head. Kits she expected it from but Whitelily was a full-grown cat. "I'll take you back to camp with me once you tell me where you've been."





Twilightstar listened as Curltuft gave a very vague answer to her question. "Well, if you were so worried about your kits you shouldn't have left in the first place." There was a bit of a bite in her words this time, she didn't appreciate the vague wording. "Do you mind explain what things happened that kept you from the clan in a bit more detail."





What in the world? Were cats suppose to be this worried about fitting in at their age? She always thoughts kits would find a friend in someone giving their innocent and mostly sweet nature. Nope, turned they were all daredevils with a touch of rebellion in them. Twilightstar might have to speak to Ashfeather about this, she'd prefer her less... mature kits stay not get dragged into whatever the new generation thought was 'fitting' in. They were going to get themselves killed because they couldn't listen to the rules.

"You're lucky that it was a kind kittypet and not a cruel rogue who found you. I want to believe that your sorry and that you feel bad about it, but it's not the first time you've been out of camp, Sharpkit." Twilightstar couldn't go easy on second-time offenders, she was sure there were more kits running free around the territory, unfortunately, Sharpkit was the one who got caught though and hadn't learn her lesson.

"You get an extra moon in the nursery," Twilighstar announced, tail weaving around her back to brush against the kit's ear. "Sharpkit, it's up to you to decide what kind of future you have in WindClan. You don't need to show off to make friends or be liked, be yourself. If you can find some friends who like you for you, you'll have something genuine and lifelong." Twilightstar wondered if she should meet her kits, Leechkit would be prune, but she should the others would get along with her. "Come along, little one let's get home."
(Done)




The lilac she-cat observed the tom as he spoke, he sounded almost defeated. It made her wondered what he had been looking for outside of the clan. What was it that he had out there that he couldn't find with WindClan? It curious thought, one she wouldn't pry into since it apparently hurt him.

"You're back and you've apparently regretted your decision to leave, that's enough for me and WindClan. You have responsibilities here, Goosehowl, should you forget that again I won't be so understanding." Twilightstar warned, but soften her expression seconds later. "Let's get back to camp, you look like dead off your paws."
(Done)



"So you just went on a walk, right out of camp?" One of her whiskers quivered with a lack of amusement at how simple an answer the kit gave her. "There are different places to hide in the camp away from others, I've no problems with you using my den even." Twilightstar didn't know who to get this through the young cat's heads these days.

"You can not leave camp, Beekit, not without supervision. If this happens again, you're spending extra time in the nursery." Twilightstar growled softly and stood. "We're going back to the nursery."
(Done)




Twilightstar was sitting near the entrance of the camp, lost in thought as she glanced around at the cats that hung around. She was a bit testy, but she wasn't sure why. The small body that collided with her front paw had her jumping up and lifting her paw, green eye looking down at the ginger tom. A brief sniff had her scowling. "Rapidkit?"

~Nightkit~
She sighed as she looked up at Twilightstar. "I mean that I remember going to sleep in the Nursery, and then I woke up here..."
She mewed looking down at the ground, ashamed.

[Patch]

—Open—
Patchkit was outside the nursery for the second time. The last time he had been out, he was only out for a short time, and only knew where the fresh-kill pile was. He headed over there and found a small mouse, who couldn’t fill any warrior. He took a bite (knowing he had just ate a little bit ago,) and was amazed by the taste. “Woah! This is… Ebic!” ‘I wonder what the other prey taste like. I guess I’ll have to try some later…’ He thought. ‘I wonder what other things are around camp..’

[Rani]

Maplebird had seemed busy of late and despite a bit of mounting annoyance at his only partner Crowtooth had no clue how to approach the issue without making it awkward so would much rather drop the matter entirely and do a lot of extra work on his own then deal with it. So here he was ever patrolling the tunnels to make sure there were no predators hiding under the moor and no tunnels at risk of collapsing and endangering everyone above and below getting in whatever hunting he could do all the while. He hadnt been checking that one almost complete path to shadowclan though... Couldnt bring himself too given Breezefeather was the one who started it, that wound was still too raw to approach the matter solo.

No for now he was padding along idly thinking as he marked the tunnels so someone could follow him if needed, if windclan wanted to use his back up camp in the warren they needed a way to get there after all, only half paying attention with how familiar he was with the place. The proved to be a mistake though as an angry chittering came from nowhere a furious territorial groundhog flung itself from a side tunnel and latched onto the shocked warriors face. Crowtooth of course immediately gave a shocked raspy yell of surprise at the sudden rodent and launched into a humiliating 10 minute loud battle against the large prey as he tried to detach it finally killing it with a strong bite. Honestly the groundhog was large fat and would make wonderful food for the clan but all the warrior could think staring at the dead creature as he panted was how relieved he was no one saw that. Because that was humiliating. Welp waste not want not and no one had to know about this he resolved deciding he was done with the deep for today as he picked up the prey and turned to go home.

[carmen]

@WarriorzFan

She blinked and her ice-blue eyes softened. "I really should try that. Fighting is just so much fun." She tilted her head and her gaze stayed focused on his maw. "I know I shouldn't but this is what the world has come to. Nobody gets a say in what they want, not unless they break a few rules." She grinned at his next words. "Of course I would. Cats who aren't deaf are pitiful. They miss out on so many sights and can't tell when someone has their claws out from far away. You should try it sometime."

[Rani]

Crowtooth was a tad hesitant to approach the leader in her den like this worried Twilightstar might be getting some much deserved rest he was interrupting but he was carrying a huge meal for her and was doing this out of care for the clan so hopefully it'd be fine. Large and fat groundhog swinging from his mouth the bulky tom hesitantly stuck his head into her den letting out a low and raspy murr to try and get her attention before waiting for whatever her response would be unwilling to enter without permission. Sure he knew from experience that Twilightstar was generally happy to have visitors but this was her den and it was better to be respectful and check, it wasnt urgent and he could go away to come back later with little fuss. Honestly the groundhog was huge for an already large prey so despite how skinny the lilac molly was and how much the tunneller thought she really needed the food she probably wouldnt be able to finish it alone. That was fine though the warrior would happily eat what was left this was mainly just a way for him to try and support the leader and make his poking (because he did want to talk about the tunneller rank and plans for it) a little less annoying. He was more then happy to do as she wished and find more tunnellers through and event and train them but.... But he was still kinda confused on how and everything. Best to clear that up.

So the large warrior waited patiently to be noticed head poking inside the den as he stood awkwardly outside happy to let his mind wander for the time being. After all he had very serious matters to consider while he waited; he needed to decide if it'd be more enjoyable to nap with his ex mentor or if they should do a spar for old times sake now that Creekdash was home. Very serious matters indeed.
@Moonraven

[Raven~]

Originally Posted by Snow Patch

—Open—
Patchkit was outside the nursery for the second time. The last time he had been out, he was only out for a short time, and only knew where the fresh-kill pile was. He headed over there and found a small mouse, who couldn’t fill any warrior. He took a bite (knowing he had just ate a little bit ago,) and was amazed by the taste. “Woah! This is… Ebic!” ‘I wonder what the other prey taste like. I guess I’ll have to try some later…’ He thought. ‘I wonder what other things are around camp..’

Twigpaw saw the kit - he was pretty sure his name was Patchkit - eat a mouse. He could see the surprise light on his face, and knew itv was his first time. He bounded over. "So, how is it?' He asked, trying no to purr. He remembered his first taste of mouse. It had been bliss.

[WarriorzFan]

Originally Posted by Pheasantflight

@WarriorzFan

She blinked and her ice-blue eyes softened. "I really should try that. Fighting is just so much fun." She tilted her head and her gaze stayed focused on his maw. "I know I shouldn't but this is what the world has come to. Nobody gets a say in what they want, not unless they break a few rules." She grinned at his next words. "Of course I would. Cats who aren't deaf are pitiful. They miss out on so many sights and can't tell when someone has their claws out from far away. You should try it sometime."

“Once again, agreed.” He said. “Hmm, that is also true!” He finished. “Well, I am sort of rusty, so why don’t you come along hunting and show me the right way to do it.” He said jokingly. “Wait, before we go if you are up for it, let me just say you’re the nicest person I’ve ever met. Don’t get cocky though because I don’t really make much of an effort to meet people.” he said first truthfully and then teasingly.

[Jay.]

Originally Posted by Rockfall

She should be used to the desperate yowls of her name by now. The way her clanmates claw their way to her den, eyes desperate and full of agony. And yet... every time sent chills down her spine, caused her hackles to raise in panic and her eyes to begin darting around. Who was it this time?

Her answer came quicker than she was expecting. So ready to bolt from her den to find the victim, she hadn't seen Ryecloud collapsed right there. Luckily, in her awkward half stop half tumble, she missed the warrior completely. Instead she found herself face first in the dirt, paws splayed uncomfortably under her massive body. Ow??

"I'm here Ryecloud. You're going to be fine. Eat these while I take care of you." She meowed, quickly returning to her paws with a quick shake. Two poppy seeds were placed next to Ryecloud's mouth.

Green eyes scanned the molly, assessing which wounds needed to be treated first. Definitely her open stomach. She treated injuries every day and this was... a lot. Who ever had done this to her must have intended to send Ryecloud to Starclan. It was a miracle she wasn't already there.

A marigold/ dandelion mix was quickly slathered onto the wound, which was currently being held together by two massive cream colored paws. Then, two cobwebs wrapped tight. Hopefully the bleeding would be slowed, even if just a little bit. "The hard part is over, you've got nothing to do now but rest." She meowed softly, licking the top of her head gently.

[ sorry for the late reply, this slipped my mind! ]

Ryecloud looked greatfully at the young medicine cat.
"Thank you for helping me." Even though
Peachfrost was new to this, she knew the molly
was trying her hardest to help her clanmates.
"You are doing great." Doing a job that
you had no help from other clanmates from must be hard.

Even though Ryecloud was the one injured.
She thought that maybe Peachfrost needed
her help more. Before she managed to say
anything else, she slipped into a peaceful rest.