WindClan: Life Before 2023's Fire

[DeltaDace]

Streampaw

Streampaw narrowed her eyes as she exited the tunnel. The change of nearly total darkness to the brightness of the sky bugged her, but she tried not to show her annoyance to Crowtooth. The large tom said that the flowers that they had to get were here. He had also forgotten her name, and Streampaw mentally hit herself in the face for thinking he was actually a respectable warrior. "Streampaw. Remember that next time," The apprentice was slightly bitter to the warrior, but she didn't exactly feel like wasting her energy being kind.

She started to look around for any flowers. Streampaw didn't know what poppies looked like, as Cowpaw didn't explain that to her. Her mind kept going back to Cowpaw for some reason. He was the largest apprentice she'd ever seen, yet he was soft like a kit's fur. He always had a warm and welcoming presence when he was in camp, the opposite of her cold and bitter aura. The tom seemed naive, yes, but he is dedicated to his duty. It was something Streampaw always wanted in a Clan cat, as providing for the clan was always the most important thing on her mind. Yet there was something different about him. He sent her on this patrol, so at least he had some idea of organization in him. Speaking about patrols, she should've stopped thinking about Cowpaw a long time ago to focus on her mission. Her yellow eyes scanned the area, searching for any sign of life, let alone flowers.

Then, a small batch of the color red caught her attention. The slender apprentice turned towards the splash of red. The flowers, assumingly poppies, were quite high due to the tall stem of the flowers. There also were some different-looking flowers that were also red. Maybe those were the poppies instead? Streampaw turned back towards Crowtooth, and signaled where she had found the flowers with a flick of her long tail. "There are flowers over there. There are a few of them that look different, so maybe you know which are the actual poppies."


@Rani

[bailu]

Spikeslip sat.

[~Fierce~]

Midnightpaw slept.

[Raven~]

Oh? This was not what she was expecting to hear from Dustypaw, but the leader kept her maw shut as the apprentice said her piece. It did rub the molly's fur wrong just a little that an apprentice was questioning her judgment as if she'd just let any cat step up to healing the clan like it was no big deal. Shoving down the irrational spurt of emotions, Twilightstar kept her calm and collected composure while addressing Dustypaw's concerns.

"While I appreciate you coming to me with your worries, I can assure you that Cowpaw is fit to be our medicine cat. I've had a number of warriors and even a queen who had been a former outsider take their place as WindClan's medicine cat under my leadership. You need to remember that none of them had any knowledge of herbs or any time to study them when they first stepped up into their role. They learned, and they all served WindClan to the best of their abilities. Cowpaw is no different, he's young, but he'll learn. Now, whether StarClan is training him or not, is no one's business but Cowpaw's." Even though her words were blunt, her tone remain soft and understanding.

"He hasn't even had a chance to prove himself, give him time to settle into his rank and a little faith would go a long way. You know I wouldn't allow a cat I didn't trust to take over as our medicine cat." Twilightstar's gone through so many medicine cats, she was pretty sure most if not all of them needed to go through a learning period. Cowpaw needed a little time to grow, he'd make a fine medicine cat.

Dustypaw sat quiet listening to Twilightstar respectfully. She thought about what Twilightstar had said, how other medicine cats who had done fine hadn’t been originally medicine cat apprentices. It did comfort her, but not totally. Cowpaw was still just an apprentice. Whether Cowpaw would be good was a whole other matter. But the she-cat got was Twilightstar was saying, and it did make sense. Dustypaw but back a furry response when Twilightstar told her that StarClan’s connections with Cowpaw was none of her business. Well, technically she hasn’t said exactly that, but it was close enough.

She looked down as Twilightstar continued her speech, telling her that she should at least give Cowpaw time to settle down, and to prove himself, and to trust her to trust the cat she picked. Dustypaw held back a sigh. Twilightstar’s words, while welcome, weren’t really helping. She understood what Twilightstar meant, but Dustypaw was still skeptical. And Twilightstar was starting to make her feel like it was wrong to.

“I know I need to give him time, and I trust you to pick the best, really I do.” Dustypaw blurred out without really realizing it. “But after what happened with Skyleaf, I can’t just trust Cowpaw. I mean no disrespect but what if Leopardsong gets hurt and dies? I’ll be left all alone…again. So I won’t place all my faith in him, not until I have proof. It’s just how I feel.” Dustypaw snapped her jaw shut, her eyes widening as she realized what she had just said. To Twilightstar. The Clan leader. So much for cool and professional. Dustypaw couldn’t meet Twilightstar’s gaze. What will she do? She might not like all that…

[wolfie]

@Shade. // sorry this took so long - it a wee bit bad but, i hope it is enough pffpff //
Cowpaw seemed to become relieved that Turtlepaw was able to figure out what he had come up with. He wasn't entirely sure how he would ever be able to use this word - if he created a gesture specific for it, no one else would understand. He decided not to point this out to his newfound friend and only smiled softly. He did at least hope, this apprentice would use this new word!!! Maybe Cowpaw could teach it to merploom!

He lifts a paw to reply, I am not entirely sure what other words to create. That was honestly the only feeling I felt like needed a better word - at least currently. What about you, Turtlepaw? He asks, curiously - only a careful nudge to see if there was anything his new friend was worrying about. Just on the chance. Cowpaw hummed quietly, before going on to add. Currently my favorites that I have made are toothwracker, sunnyfluff, and uhm... he pauses, frowning softly.

I forgot the other one, oops. The first one means something really, really frustrating!! Sunnyfluff is similar to dazzling, delightful - I really enjoy that one. You can use them if you would like! Cowpaw adds on, finishing.

[~Gale~]

Originally Posted by Leafspeaker

~~Tigerpaw~~

Tigerpaw shrugged. "I guess I was. But that doesn't madder! I found my mother! I was Clan born!!" Happiness was spread throughout Tigerpaw's body. She felt like she might explode.

(Hey so sorry this is so late!)

~ Raypaw ~
Hmm that was interesting she didn't know she was adopted? Was she a former loner or something? But still he would be glad for his friend. Being Clanborn really did mean something to Raypaw, not that he would judge any cat any differently of course! But he still felt like Clanborn cats just felt more like family. They didn't have as much to prove to the Clan. "Hey that's awesome! It's really cool you found her! Have you been visiting her or trying to get to know her? What is she like?" He hoped she was nice. Tigerpaw was Raypaw's good friend, she deserved a good mother.

[bubble[error].]

Originally Posted by ~Gale~

(Hey so sorry this is so late!)

~ Raypaw ~
Hmm that was interesting she didn't know she was adopted? Was she a former loner or something? But still he would be glad for his friend. Being Clanborn really did mean something to Raypaw, not that he would judge any cat any differently of course! But he still felt like Clanborn cats just felt more like family. They didn't have as much to prove to the Clan. "Hey that's awesome! It's really cool you found her! Have you been visiting her or trying to get to know her? What is she like?" He hoped she was nice. Tigerpaw was Raypaw's good friend, she deserved a good mother.

(it's perfectly fine! you must have been busy)

~~Tigerpaw~~

Tigerpaw nodded. "I know right! I only found out a few seconds ago so I didn't get to talk with her too much. But Whitefeather is wonderful and kind! I'm happy I found more family." She smiled, her excitement unbearable. Tigerpawe now had Whitefeather and Raypaw now plus everyone else in the Clan.

[Shade.]

@x ghostie

Turtlepaw derived immense pleasure from making others happy. He let out a little purr as he saw Cowpaw smile. He really liked the idea of making up new words when those present were not sufficient. He would love to use them sometime.

Turtlepaw's gaze followed his new friend's paws devotedly.
"Oh, thofe are definitely good wordf. I really like funnyfluff." he responded.

(sorry it short im a dumb shoe)

[~Fierce~]

~Midnightpaw~
Midnightpaw had had enough. She was not going to go on like this any longer. She stomped towards her mother’s den, her amber eyes glowing angrily. Her fur was going everywhere and there was a bit of dust tangled in it. Her tail was lashing furiously behind her. Her big body stopped in front of the the den entrance and she seemed to realize her attitude. She couldn’t go in there like this. She grumbled quietly to herself and started grooming her fur, letting her temper die down in the process.

She let out an irritated sigh after she was done, the anger seeping out of her gaze. She was growing up and she couldn’t continue with her old attitude. At last, she turned her head towards the entrance and raised her voice. “Twilightstar, can I come in?” She called, her face arranging into a frown at the use of her mother’s name. It was one thing to think the name but another thing to actually say it. It sounded weird on her tongue.
@Moonraven

[poppy]

// @Kunaiskrill

Jaykit. Jaytooth. Flurrywind felt a rush of sadness. Her father's name... but he was long dead and gone, so she wouldn't put a damper on this with her bad memories. ''I like that name. Jaykit.'' Wrapping her tail tighter around her slightly swollen belly, she hummed softly to herself. ''Do... do you ever wonder about the kits out there?'' She murmured, nodding to outside of camp. ''Abandoned... alone... they're out there in the cold with no one to take care of them.''