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Post by Brambles on Dec 16, 2009 19:45:52 GMT -5
Stormwing;;
Where had the everything that once was gone? The simple thought reverberated through the gray furred skull of a cat, a male to specify gender, that lay draped over the Claw Stone. Generations of cats had left their marks upon the lichen covered material, criss-crosses of scratches. The thick surrounding foliage blocked pale green optics from seeing, if there were any, approachers. Not that it mattered to the tom. He was well enough on his own at the moment, but neither would he object to any chance of another stumbling upon him here. A sigh escaped between silver furred muzzle, and the tom stretched out average-sized paws. Ivory claws extended out and lightly scathed the rock before the cat retracted them. Stormwing gazed off into the dense forest comprising of FernClan's territory. He half expected his kits to come barreling through the undergrowth, acting out another of their dangerous schemes. But alas, the warrior knew it was not going to happen. Neither would any chance of seeing his beloved past mate, Lilacaroma. He had thoughts of her constantly since the day she passed on to DreamClan. Lonliness, overtime, had crept up on him until it was near unbearable. Sure, he was surrounded by Clan-mates, but it was never the same as having some to truly love. Stormwing growled, a low throaty sound, and swung gray furred skull from side to side. Dispelling the depressing thoughts. He still had his kits. Though all had by now received their warrior names. But he felt without a purpose these days. He needed a hero. [/blockquote]
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Post by Flamey on Dec 19, 2009 10:20:55 GMT -5
Infinitystrike staggered out of the medicine cat's den, blinking at the bright sunlight, letting his green optics grow accustomed to the sudden inflow of light. He wobbled from side to side, leaning against the entrance to the den to support himself. He was still recovering from a sudden attack of greencough. Right now all he wanted to do was get out of the den and stretch his legs a little. He didn't know what everyone was worried about. He found his paws carrying him towards the entrance to the camp. He definitely didn't want to go back to the den anytime soon. His strength slowly returned as his pelt warmed in the little sunlight. The weather was a bit chilly, but it was nothing he couldn't handle. He unconsciously continued to walk, his mind wandering to the most recent happenings in his life. He she-cat he loved did not return his feelings, instead she chose to give her love to a BlazeClan tom. His head started pounding at the thought of it. He shook his head to dispel the thoughts. The only reason that he didn't reveal her secret to the whole clan was that he still loved her, and still hoped that she would see reason and stop seeing the tom. He sighed, looking up to see that he was at the Claw Stone, and there was a tom nearby. [/size]
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Post by Brambles on Dec 21, 2009 0:05:07 GMT -5
Stormwing;;
So deep in thoughts was the FernClan warrior that he had failed to pick up the sounds of an apporaching cat. It wasn't until the winds that whispered softly to him had shifted that he came to the realization he was not alone. Pale green optics narrowed slightly as Stormwing desciphered whom had come to the Claw Stone. Infinitystrike. The gray furred tom rose to his paws and shuffled to the edge of the stone, peering over the edge down at the fellow Clan-mate. Ears flicked in a silent greeting as Stormwing lept nimbly from the top of the rock. Seating himself beside the tom-cat, Stormwing spoke. 'Greetings. How goes your recovery?' [/blockquote]
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Post by Jaysong :D on Dec 23, 2009 16:36:22 GMT -5
Echowhisper blinked slowly awake in her nest in the nursery.She had had a peaceful nap,but now it was time to do her duty.She got up and stretched and her eyes fell on two off her kits.When she saw them,her heart was full of pride,but it also reminded her of the sorrowful fact that one of them was absent,in Blazeclan.She knew he was safe with her secret mate,Flamepelt,but it felt terrible not having her son here with her in Fernclan.Echowhisper padded out of the den,she was going to check in on Infinitystrike.Once she reached the medicine cat's den,she found that Infinitystrike's nest was cold and empty.She followed his scent trail out of the camp;he was still sick,why was he out of the camp?Her light blue gaze searched the forest as she realized his scent trail was leading her to the Claw Stone.Once she reached the large rock,she saw he was there with another tom,Stormwing.Echowhisper trotted up to him meowing,"What are you doing out of your nest,Infinitystrike?Your greencough will get worse!"She looked into his eyes and saw traces of the old hurt his eyes had been brimming with when she told him she didn't feel the same way he did about her.But,thankfully,he had forgiven her and now they were friends again and,to the rest of the clan,mates.At first,Echowhisper hadn't liked this idea at all,but she had known it would help get rid of any suspicions that she was seeing Flamepelt,so she had played along.But now that Infinitystrike was her friend again,she didn't mind as much.Her gaze turned over to Stormwing."Hello Stormwing.How are you today?"she mewed.
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Post by Brambles on Dec 24, 2009 1:33:40 GMT -5
Stormwing;;
Audits flicked away before Infinitystrike had the chance to answer. Stormwing focused solely on the sounds and scents produced from the forest, intent on knowing what approached. The wind whispered through the trees, scattering what few leaves remained on the ground that had not already become one with the earth. Somewhere nearby a vole scratched experimentally at some dry twigs before scattering away out of ear-shot. And beyond that, the unmistakble pawsteps of an approaching cat. Skull tilted back as Stormwing drank in the scents of the forest. Pine, ferns, Infinitystrike's scent, water, wind, and the scent of another feline were all determined. Moments later, to the lack of Stormwing's surprise, Echowhisper entered the clearing.
Green pupils narrowed slightly, not from anger but from curiosity, as Echowhisper proceeded to make a fuss over Infinitystrike's well being. Thought Stormwing was no medicine cat, he had the opportunity to take into assessment Infinitystrike's condition. The older warrior seemed to be almost completely healthy, spare for the lack of energy. Of which was to be expected. The gray warrior sat patiently as Echowhisper fussed before her gaze switched to him. Stormwing nodded respectfully at Echowhisper, meowing a response. 'Greetings to you, Echowhisper. I'm doing well. Pale green gaze flicked between Infinitystrike and Echowhisper, and the tom continued. 'Chasing down your patient, I see?' [/blockquote]
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Post by Jaysong :D on Dec 24, 2009 9:41:44 GMT -5
Echowhisper purred in amusement."I guess I probably was overreacting,but it's better to be safe than sorry.And,now that I am close enough to see,it seems he is better than I thought."Now that she thought about it,Echowhisper hadn't been able to check on Infinitystrike for two days because she had been doing her usual warrior duties and had come back tired,gotten some sleep,and then snuck out to see Flamepelt.A lot could happen to a sick cat in two days,especially a strong warrior.Echowhiisper turned her attention back to Infinitystrike."I appoligize,Infinitystrike.About not visiting for two days and for overreacting.You are definately much better than i had expected."
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Post by Flamey on Dec 27, 2009 10:35:06 GMT -5
"Greetings Stormwing. I'm doing quite well, thank you. Infinitystrike mewed. He hardly noticed Echowhisper come until she spoke. "The weather was nice, so I decided to take a walk. he said, letting his fur puff out in a playful gesture. The weather truly was nice, now that he thought about it. It was cold of course, because of the snow on the ground, but it was also warm, thanks to the sun shining brightly in the sky. He purred with amusement at Stormwing's comment. "Its fine. You've probably been very busy." he said, careful not to put any emphasis on it.
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Post by Brambles on Dec 27, 2009 22:05:48 GMT -5
Stormwing;;
Gray-furred skull dipped at Infinitystrike's words. 'It is but a habit of mine to assure myself that all is well between my Clan-mates. Pale green optics watched the exchange between the warrior and Echowhisper, a sense of detachment growing rapidly within his chest. Tail wrapped around gray paws as Stormwing looked away, reminiscing once more about how things used to be. He sighed silently, thinking of his father, Dragonheart, who had passed on to DreamClan recently. He missed the large tom's judgment and his unwavering loyalty. Yet DreamClan had called for him to return to them, and no amount of sorrow or tears would bring him back. But why him? Stormwing thought silently to himself. It can't be his time. He's needed by the Clan, by his grandchildren. I need him. Stormwing's silent pleas had gone seemingly unheard by DreamClan above.
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Post by Jaysong :D on Dec 29, 2009 7:51:28 GMT -5
"It is but of course mine too."Echowhisper replied."But,one can only get so much crammed into the day,and by the time i was able to visit Infinitystrike,he was sound asleep." Right after she said this,Echowhisper spotted a vole searching for nuts near a large tree.She glanced up at her two clanmates,and neither of them moved,so she silently crept up on the vole.Placing her paws lightly on the ground and stalking forward,she reached the vole undetected.Echowhisper lunged forward an planted her paws on the furry body of her prey.It struggled to get free,but she had a firm hold.She leaned over her catch and bit it's neck just herd enough to kill it.Echowhisper pulled herself back up again,her catch dangling from her jaws.
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Post by Flamey on Jan 4, 2010 7:23:45 GMT -5
Apparently I'm not anymore. You people worry too much." his eyes glowed with amusement. He watched as Echowhisper caught the vole. "Nice catch. he padded over and gave her an affectionate lick, before going back to the base of the stone and lying down to soak up some sun. He stretched his limbs, arching his back, letting out a huge sigh of relief. Finally he could stretch without meeting the walls of a den. He rolled over with his belly to the sky, something he wouldn't have done if there were any cats from different clans, because everyone knew that the belly was the most vulnerable part of the body.
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Post by Jaysong :D on Jan 4, 2010 12:04:37 GMT -5
"Thanks."Echowhisper meowed."Either of you hungry?If not,I'm gonna take this to camp when we go,because I had a huge starling and I'm stuffed."It felt nice to relax for once.Not being worried wasn't a priviledge she had often.Streching,Echowhisper laid down near Infinitystrike.She laid on her side in the sunlight.The warmth felt great on her fur,and it seemed to melt away some of tyhe tension she usually felt.Echowhisper realized that,no matter what.everything was going to be okay.If her clan found out her secret,everything would be okay,because even if they banished her,she had what she wanted.She and Flamepelt were together every night,they had beautiful kits,Infintystrike was her friend once more,and they were all alive and healthy.Not that she expected them to go with her if she had to leave the clans.But,if she had to go,she could leave thinking she had had a pretty good life.
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