WindClan: Life Before 2023's Fire

[duckie]

Originally Posted by Moonraven

One could imagine the she-cat confusion when she made her rounds to the outskirts border and found a strange scent but no cat attached to it. Cats not born in WindClan would have a difficult time tracking anything through scent alone, but Twilightstar was rather good at that and she could just make out a fresh set of tracks leading deeper into the territory. Whoever it was, certainly knew where they were going. As much as she'd like to be alarmed, Twilightstar assumed it was another lost clanmate having returned. Like in any unknown territory, it was not easy to navigate unless you knew it.

The scent went straight towards the heart of WindClan, her camp. Just in case, the she-cat picked up her pace into a light jog. She didn't hear anything that was overly concerning and slowed when she made out the silhouette of a cat sitting someway outside of her camp. Well, that was weird.

"Who ar- Oh? Sootflare?" The leader retracted her former question as she strolled closer to the tomcat. She did nothing to hide her perplexed and bewildered expression as she rested her green eye on the former leader of RiverClan. Former being an important word, she almost attached the star to the end of his name. However, that belonged to Kestrelstar now. Twilightstar hadn't been made aware of Sootflare's whereabouts or what happened to him after he disappeared from RiverClan. "Why are you here?" He smelt nothing like the fishy aroma RiverClan held, he smelt like a rogue...

Sootflare
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The grey and white tom rose to his paws as Twilightstar came into view - approaching from the territory rather than heading to it, much to his surprise - and bowed his head in greeting. He had expected to molly to be confused about his presence and simply offered an awkward smile and shrug as if to indicate he understood the strangeness of the situation.

A lump had been growing in his throat as he waited and he raised a paw to massage it out before he spoke, "Well, ah- I can't pretend to know exactly what you've been told and I'm sure the full story is more than you want to hear at the moment so I will do my best to be brief." As he talked the lump in his throat was accompanied by a growing sense of anxiety, uncertainty of whether this was the right choice to make but he shoved it down and continued on, "I've been living outside of the territories for several moons now in the hopes starting a new life. But it is a lonely existence that I'm not capable of following - I need purpose, a clan to support. And I, uh, well I'm not too sure how welcome I am in RiverClan anymore. Even if I was, I don't know that I have the heart to face them."

Sootflare heaved a heavy sigh. There were unfortunate truths he did not yet want to face. If he was lucky, he would not have to face them for a time yet, "I was hoping you might let me be part of WindClan."

[wolfie]

@door~
Cowpaw gave a subtle nod in response - indeed, he had a feeling it was something a bit more internal than typical. It made him nervous, cautious because in his opinion, these situations were much .. hm, much more of a toothwracker. Easy to mess up by a simple wrong word - there was no guarantee he could help. On top of that, Cowpaw was now buzzing with anxieties because this was the first time, he was occurring this type of situation. He does his best to be small, lend a floppy ear to the warrior beside him.

While Palecloud spoke, the medicine cat made sure to nod slowly along. There was a beat of silence after the tom finished but Cowpaw held no judgement in his round eyes. Only he was deep in thought before he lifted his paw. This time his gestures were slowed out, I.. think if you are worrying then that is already a good sign. Don't you think? I mean, not - not to say your worrying is good. It just means... you care. Bad fathers wouldn't even second-guess their uhm, actions! I think! It's also fine to not be ready. This is a new experience - but I think you'll find it easier as time goes on. It's okay to even make mistakes when you're a dad! Everyone does, Cowpaw explains, shuffling with his oversized paws. He really was not qualified to speak on this, but he was blessed with a wonderful dad. Maybe a bit rough but, he was a good dad.

He swallows nervously, looking back to Palecloud. You will do wonderful; I am sure of it! You just have to give them all the love you can and that's enough. All they really need from you is your support and love. So, well, it seems like you already are prepared with that! Cowpaw pipes up, nodding to himself. That sounded smart! if the kits got into trouble, well, uhm, ,, he decided that by then Palecloud would know what to do. As long as he just made sure to be there, everything would be fine! Starclan was watching over them and he knew his ancestors would help this warrior if the time ever came.

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@Kunaiskrill
The medicine cat turned around on his heel, blinking in surprise at the sudden voice. He hadn't been suspecting any visitors, certainly not so soon. Cowpaw blinked, a nervous smile crossed his lips but relaxed into a softer one once he realized it was Lioncloud. He lifts a sprawled out pull over his head and pulls it down his neck and then lifts both of his paws and waves them up in the air in a circular motion. Hello Lioncloud! Wonderful day, isn't it? How are you? He asks, trotting to meet her.

Cowpaw looks at the poppy she held and a quiet gasp escape from him. A poppy meant poppy seeds!!! He jumps up excitedly, nodding back and forth, it is! It is! Thank you so very much! It really was what I needed! Thank you, wonderful, wonderful! He carefully takes the poppy from her and bounces into the herb storage. He dwells in there for a moment, removing the seeds and making them into a neat pile. Plucking the flower from its stem, he carries it out.

The oversized tom returns, setting the poppy down at Lioncloud's paws. I unfortunately can't quite give you a thank you gift, but I do not need the whole poppy - only its seeds so perhaps.. you would enjoy it? Anywho, thank you! Cowpaw gestures, feeling awfully giddy with happiness.

[wolfie]

+3 poppy seeds

[QueenOtter]

@Moonraven
Echo glanced at the cat nervously. 'Oh please, just let us in! My kits, they're due soon, they need a shelter!'

Vision glared at his mate. 'Don't anger her!' he hissed. 'We don't want to cause trouble.'

[starry]

@Moonraven @Hawkice

Gentle tried getting up, but everytime she did, she fell back onto her paws. She winced at the pain of normally such an easy action. "Tre... Trespassing?" her voice was weak and quiet. "We... We could... Leave n-now," she stuttered, the cool weather rattling her bones. But she was not able to get back up, no matter how hard she tried.

[Kunaisoul]

{

Lioncloud of WindClan}

She smiled. "Oh! of course." She took the rest of the poppy. "Is there anything else I can help with?" She asked "I want to help as much as I can with you being the new medicine cat and all." She smiled.
@x ghostie

[Zesha]

Originally Posted by GoldenDays

~Mouse’claw~

Mouse’claw begin his way back to camp, tail swaying as he carried his prey in his jaws, the light mist soon turning into small droplets. He should really try and be quick on his return home.
He soon found his way over to the other warrior. They kept bumping into eachother it seemed. they also seemed to have caught a rabbit.
He nodded to her at her muffled speech, getting the jist of it despite the mumbling.

Soon the rain started to thicken and Mouse’claw decided to also race home, he tightened his grip on the rabbit before quickly racing off towards camp. It half seemed like he was chasing Lilac’Dawn but he was just on his way home aswell. He hated the rain and just getting wet in general and would prefer to stay as dry as possible.

★ Lilacdawn ★

Lilacdawn pushed her way through the gorse tunnel and made her way into the clearing, setting down her rabbit so she could shake off the rain that had collected on her pelt. It had been a good hunt, and she felt proud as she lay the rabbit on the fresh-kill pile for some other hungry cat to eat. Then she glanced around for Mouseclaw. She wanted to know how well her plan had worked, or whether it had been another rabbit altogether he caught. She knew he had been right behind her, likely wanting to get out of the rain just as much as she did.

Suddenly she spotted him again and trotted up to him. “Hey,” she said. “Did the rabbit run right at you like I wanted it to? I was trying to make it so it would.” Hopefully he didn’t mind that she had done that, otherwise she was likely to get chewed out right then and there.

[fluffycheetahs]

Storkcall
Storkcall awoke, yawning as she tiredly blinked. It felt way too early to wake up, but she knew she wouldn't be able to fall back asleep with the sunlight shining down on her. She got to her feet, stretching as she shook out her fur. Maybe doing some hunting would help her wake up some more. She trotted out of the camp, headed for the moor. Maybe she'd be able to find a rabbit or two to bring back to camp.

[fluffycheetahs]

Storkcall
Storkcall emerged from the camp entrance, tasting the air as she trotted through the territory. She suddenly froze, catching the scent of a rabbit. She dropped down into a crouch, stalking towards the scent. She caught sight of it, waiting for the perfect moment. Suddenly, she broke into a sprint, catching the rabbit by surprise. She killed it with a swift snap of its neck. She started to carry it back to camp.

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~~Tigerpaw~~

{ @Moonraven @Cat Bee }

Tigerpaw returned to the leader's den. She looked at Mossnose. "Not sure." She mewed. "If there was a scent, it's either long gone or been covered up already." The apprentice looked down. "I really think it's an omen, or maybe I'm just really desperate."