Sweet.Memories.

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Tailflame;;

There was something symbolic about the location in which a young femme now lay. It was not as of recent that the events she pondered now occured. But in a time that seemed so distant, it could almost be catagorized as unreal. Yet it had indeed happened. She could remember it all too vividly. Three kits and herself, fooling around the massive Moth tree, as it was known, when she had known through sheer instinct they should refrain. Her sibling, Cloudkit at the time, thinking nothing of their shenanigans. And it had nearly cost her life. Ivory claws extended from black paws, entrenching themselves into the bark of the branch. Fine-toned muscles rippled beneath the black-red fur as the feline shuddered. How close death had been, and yet here they were, moons later, with Cloudflight now holding the surname -star. Cloudstar. The feline mused to herself, shimmering green optics briefly hidden beneath eyelids, then re-exposed as she caught the scent of an approaching cat..

[Amber]

Speak of the devil - it was Cloudstar herself. The splotched she-cat trotted towards her sister, dipping her head politely, but her eyes seemed to challenge her to bring up their sibling rivalry. But alongside the defiance was a twinkling laughter. How strange Tailflame would choose the Moth Tree, of all places, to spend the day!

"Greetings, Tailflame," she mewed, trying her best to sound regal and like a leader. Her face gave her away, however - she was still the same old Cloudflight, just with a different suffix. She plopped down onto her haunches, smiling faintly at Tailflame, and wrapped her tail around her paws. Frosty blue optics scanned her sister's face for her reaction to her arrival.

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Tailflame;;

Emerald eyes flashed with humor and joy at the arrival of her sister and leader, Cloudstar. It was rather ironic for her to have appeared when Tailflame had been pondering events of the past. And in such a place as well. Could this have soon significance? Tailflame shrugged to herself, laughing inwardly. Bah! It is nothing but mere coincidence. Neck muscles flexed as they worked to dip her black-furred skull downward in silent greeting to Cloudstar as the feline approached. But as her sister spoke, it was all Tailflame could do to not burst into laughter. 'Come now Cloudstar. Do not be so formal around me. Let yourself go for once, and try not to be so political. It's good to release such bonds every now and then.' The femme's lips curled back into a smile, glittering ivory fangs revealed as her optics sparked with humor.

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[Amber]

A light chuckle escaped her maw and she tilted her head briefly to the side as if in curiousity. The prospect of being her normal cheery, if absent-minded self was tempting, but she had to be more formal as a leader. Despite her notions she let a grin appear onto her face and a playful flicker fade into her icy gaze.

"Oh, please," she muttered, though her tone was amused, "Who's to say that's not how I normally act?" She had to admit, however, her siblings knew her better than any other Clanmates. Half of the Clan might actually think of her as a young but wise and regal leader! That's not far from the truth, she allowed silently.

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Tailflame;;

Tailflame only shook her head at Cloudstar's response. She knew her sister all too well, but who was she to argue? Cloudstar was leader, and her sisterly protection no longer had any effect. The black-red femme was amused with herself. She sought to protect Cloudstar still, when it was obviously of no need. Yet she could not let the part of her go so easily. Flicking her emerald gaze back to Cloudstar, the feline replied, 'Think of where we are. I'm sure you remember what happened as well as I. Do you act the same now as you did then? I would assume not.' Tailflame flicked her long, sleek tail forward, swiping it across Cloudstar's audits. She chuckled aloud, glad to be able to again talk so freely with her sibling. It had been too long.

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[Amber]

Cloudstar blinked, tail twitching in annoyance and amusement. She gave a mrrow! of protest as her sister swiped her tail across her ears, crouching lower to the ground as if in a defensive stance. "Perhaps I haven't," she argued with a chuckle, blue optics narrowing dangerously. Whipping around, she stalked towards the Moth Tree and sprang onto it, clinging onto the rough bark.

She clawed her way up onto a low branch, but it was obvious she was all talk. The way she carried herself on the tree was careful and she stepped lightly, cautious from her past encounters. Her long claws dug into the branch as it tottered back and forth from her landing atop it.

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Tailflame;;

The warrior watched her sister ascend into the Moth Tree's branches, careful to note her sister's now cautious nature. Tailflame attempted to bite back a laugh, but it escaped from her maw nonetheless. Emerald optics flashed with humor as the black and red furred feline nimbly leapt after Cloudstar, following the cat's precautions and firmly sinking her ivory talons into the trees bark, anchoring herself to the branch. Looking about for another branch to leap to, Tailflame spoke. 'So, what is it that brought you to the Moth Tree in the first place?'

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[Amber]

Cloudstar propelled herself up onto a higher branch, stilling its swaying with her own firm grip. Looking back down at Tailflame, she shrugged slightly, tail waving in a dismissive manner. Truth was she was simply on one of her absent-minded walks again; she had been walking idly and the next thing she knew she had been at the Moth Tree. A wry smirk flickered briefly on her muzzle. She debated giving her sister this piece of information, but decided against it. "..no particular reason," she replied slyly.

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Tailflame;;

Emerald orbs narrowed suspiciously, but a smile graced the feline's maw. She knew better than to believe her sister's response. It was too dismissive, nothing like how she would have expected her to reply. Muscles rippled beneath Tailflame's sleek fur as she crouched, then leapt up to a branch parallel to Cloudstar's. Glancing sideways at the other femme, she spoke. 'There must be some reason as to why, Cloudstar. I do not think you would do anything or go anywhere unless it had some sort of purpose to it.'

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[Amber]

Cloudstar's frosty blue eyes narrowed even further, threatening to vanish from her face. Kneading her claws on the branch, she took a while before answering. "Well, you know me.." she mumbled, not wanting to admit her absent-mindedness. She paused a while. Then she spoke again.

"I sort of..." She grinned, and halted again, as if weighing the words on her tongue. "...forgot where I was going!" She gave a very childish chuckle and then bunched her muscles, ready to spring again. But when she jumped it was not to another branch; she plummeted towards the ground with a yell of exhiliration. She beamed as she landed and turned to look up at Tailflame.

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Tailflame;;

Tailflame exploded into laughter at Cloudstar's confession. It was so obvious, she should have known that was such a reason. Yet her mind thought past such simple conclusions. Oh, how truly humored she was by the honesty of her sister's words. It was all too like common for Cloudstar to be absent-minded. But it was not a great flaw. Instead, it seperated her from all others, making her unique in a way that she appreciated, as well as others such as their father Stormwing. Emerald optics watched as her sister jumped back down to the ground, and Tailflame followed suit. Landing quietly beside Cloudstar, Tailflame gave her a friendly cuff over the ear. 'You are too funny, Cloudstar.'

[Amber]

The black and white femme's eyes grew wide in fake awe. "And to think," she remarked, "I don't even work at it!" Cloudstar smirked for a moment and then focused her gaze elsewhere, pupils growing wide and claws unsheathing. She darted away, treading lightly, until she made her way to a pile of leaves. There she slowed and dropped into a crouch.

Moments later Cloudstar returned, carrying her catch - a plump thrush - in her maw with all the pride of an apprentice on their first hunt. She flicked her tail to Tailflame as if asking whether they should return to camp.

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Tailflame;;

Emerald optics sparked as Tailflame caught Cloudstar's meaning behind the simple twitch of her tail. The feline nodded absently, then arched her back, tail curling, as she stretched leisurely. Leaping down nimbly from the Moth Tree, Tailflame waited patiently for Cloudstar to lead the way.

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