WindClan: Life Before 2023's Fire

[poppy]

[ @Radetzky @Karlos - having Aspen intervene since kits aren't allowed outside of camp ]

Aspenstrike had been having a slow day, hunting in the territory, when she heard the sound of a young, squeaky voice. Well that wasn't right, they weren't far from camp but that kid sounded like he was-

outside.

Memory of her daughter's limp body, Squirrelkit's broken body in the clearing, and the former ThunderClan leader felt fire in her veins. Even more so as she approached, because there was a warrior with the kit, and wasn't taking them back. Shaking with fury but trying to keep her voice calm, the Guardian approached, eyes narrowed.

Didn't the warrior know anything? "Hawkkit, you're not supposed to be out here." Her usually kind, nervous tone was sharp and disciplinary, yellow eyes flashing as her daughter flashed in her mind again. "It's dangerous out her. You-" She clenched her jaw as she turned to face the warrior in question. The fact that both of these cat's were named after the exact thing that killed her daughter was a horrible coincidence. "You should know better. Endangering a kid like this. Both of you, come to camp with me. Now." Usually she was much nicer. Much more of a pushover. but not when this situation was so gruesomely ironic in so many ways.

[wolfie]

Originally Posted by lio

MOTHPAW
fluffy cream feline with a stumpy tail and green eyes.
current pronouns: he/him

Thankfully, the apprentice had walked further into the den in time to see Cowtuft shake his head. Mothpaw's lips pulled into a smile, stumpy tail flicking behind him. Ah, good, he wasn't interrupting anything. He flicked an ear in greeting, stopping a few pawsteps away from where the medicine cat was laying in his nest. Mothpaw quietly mulled over his words, attempting to find the best way to say his thoughts in hopes to not accidentally bring discomfort to Cowtuft in any way. Although, hopefully his request in general would not lead to any discomfort. That would be less than ideal.

Finally choosing his words, the cream-colored feline spoke. "Ah, I'm glad I'm not disturbing you. I came seeking to give you a bit of company, is all. There has been a lot happening in the Clan and I believe some company is good every once in a while," he started, a polite smile painting his expression, "May I join you in your nest?"

He watched closely for any non-verbal cues Cowtuft may give, not wanting to misread a possible response.

@x ghostie

Cowtuft looked at Mothpaw curiously, oh, what could ever be on his mind? He was half tempted to offer a flower for his thoughts but, unfortunately, he had no flowers. Leaf-bare had its own beauty but he was beginning to miss his flowers. At least it was starting to become warmer. Cowtuft watched as Mothpaw came closer and he only blinked up with wide eyes, his tongue beginning to peek out as a small blep. A greeting.

A smile spread across his face widely as Mothpaw offered company, asking to join him. Cowtuft did not even hesitate to roll over onto his stomach, scooting to the right side of his awfully large nest. He would grab his fragment of moonstone and precious feather, gently placing it outside of his nest. Not as if the gentle giant didn't trust Mothpaw with his trinkets - goodness, no, clearly this was a kind fella - he only wanted to avoid any discomfort in his nest with the two of them.

Cowtuft lift his feathery tail and pat the empty space next to him, letting out a chittering chirp that practically welcomed Mothpaw with happiness. He loved cuddles!! They were very nice, especially with his clanmates.

[Jadefrost]

Jadefrost trots her way into an unknowing path. She sees a glimpse of the occasional cat, unaware of her current surroundings, her ears are perked up; She isn't quite sure how she made her way back home, though there in all her glory, she has stepped foot back into her clan. Now it has been a while since she's appeared, feeling the anxiety wash over her, her orange spotted black coat is standing by the hairs. Feeling abnormally jumpy, her head turning around as to keep her guard up.

[perseus.]

Crowfoot had lead the two apprentices out, tail twitching as he tried to look for the herb that Cowtift wanted, sticking close to the water source than ran though Windclan, those the large warrior was not confident as even though there was growth present, there was still snow and frost present.


@Dyna Fox @Alchemist Kitsune

[Brightstorm☆]

Adderstrike would be laying down in their nest.
Their long and fluffy tail curled around Adder's paws.
Adderstrike then woke up and lifted their head to look around.[Open for any interaction]

[Radetzky]

Hawksprint

Hawksprint turned around and saw a cat coming towards them. He recognized them as Aspenstrike. The burning fury in her eyes made him back up a couple steps. He had never heard her this furious before. "I was just-" The tom stopped himself before he could continue his sentence. It wasn't his place to talk back, he knew he was in the wrong. He had a lot of respect for Aspenstrike, and he had heard about what had happened to her kit. "I'm sorry, Aspenstrike. You're right, I shouldn't have taken Hawkkit here. We'll follow you back to camp." Hawksprint said. He wrapped his tail around the kit as he started following Aspenstrike back.

(sorry! thought it was okay since they were still close to the camp)

[ @jupiter @Karlos ]

[bubble[error].]

Originally Posted by jupiter

 

(thank you so much! i love tiger too, i hope this is the beginning of a wonderful friendship )

A small, lesser cat would have stumbled as she barreled into him, but the large, steady warrior didn't falter, wrapping her in an embrace, a rush of a rare paternal feeling swirling in his chest. Oh, he hated when kids talked about themselves like that. Stroking the sobbing molly's back as she sobbed, the speckled warrior let her cry for a few minutes before speaking, trying to come up with the right words. "You deserve to be here. Just like everyone else, you've made mistakes but you have the chance to learn from them." Making a very quick decision, he gently lifted the young lass's chin up. "How 'bout this, once you get your apprentice name back, I'll train you. I'll help you be a warrior as soon as possible, but you need to do something for me; take care of yourself, and set yourself up for success. Does that sound like a deal, kiddo?"

~~Tigerkit~~

(Me too. Also short post I JUST woke up)

Tigerkit pushed herself against Hogpuddle more. She didn't know what to do. She looked up at him when he said that he'll train her when she gets her apprentice name back, only if she keeps on going. She nodded bravely. "Alright."

[teddy.]

Raventhunder stalked up to the prey pile as his stomach growled impatiently at him. blue eyes scanned across the meekly three pieces of prey within it. his lips pulled into a frown.

Raventhunder didn't take any prey, leaving back to the nursery just as hungry as he was before.

[teddy.]

꒰ Raventhunder ↯ ꒱
he him his . they them theirs
a large, musclar, black queen with a thick black mane and dark rosette markings across their pelt. they're missing their back left leg, entire body covered in harsh scars.

the hunger pains were beginning to pin prick away at his stomach. it wss a good thing the kittens had already been weaned a moon prior or surely Raventhunder would have dried up by now.

His large form shadowed the entrance to the warriors den, icy eyes narrowed into glaring slits. "Are any of you warriors going to hunt today or does the population need to die from starvation as well as sickness before you get out of nests?!" He let his gruff voice fill the den, loud and booming and abrasive. "there are THREE pieces of prey in the pile... Three! a pathetic number comparer to the amount of warriors this clan has! if you can, go HUNT!" A growl rumbled from his dark maned throat.

(open!)

[puppeteer]

ryepaw

{ @teddy. @/anyone else who joins }

The cream and white tom had been humming and skipping past the warriors den when he heard a cat yelling. Peeking in, he saw Raventhunder scolding the warriors. He giggled a little, stars in his eyes; Raventhunder was now the one cat he looked up to most. "I'll go!" Came his happy chirp, before realising he had no hunting experience. "But, uhh... May need someone to teach me... I don't have any experience." He ducked his head sheepishly before peaking up at Raventhunder, hoping that his new-found hero would praise him for offering to go.