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Post by SHADE. :D on Jan 17, 2008 13:37:24 GMT -5
Though the sun was bright, the forest rang with anger. Anger from Hollowpaw, anger from Lastfalling, anger from Runespell. The young tabby ran through the trees, thorns tearing his pawpads, brambles cutting into his flanks. The lean tom let his tears fall freely until they left a trail of muddy droplets behind him. Once he slipped and skidded in the mud, but simply picked himself up and hurtled on. Runespell's ears were flat, his legs stinging, his tail a tattered feather streaming out behind him. But this was just his body - he felt utterly detatched, as though his soul would float free of his body any minute. He wanted to let out the scream that was building up inside him, but his chest hurt and his mouth was shut, and he found he could not open it.
Runespell's stinging, flowing eyes caught the familiar sight of the Hollowed Oak. He threw himself at the tree, slashing bark. Several of his claws broke, a couple done to the core. Blood smeared the bark, but hurting the tree did not help to ease his pain - neither did hid own hurt. Runespell shot up the oak, paws smarting, heart breaking. He stood, on the topmost branch, sides heaving as he gulped air into his lungs. They felt squashed, and he had to take short breaths. Runespell's eyes hesitantly flickered over the scene below. He thought of Hollowpaw, and guilt tore his heart to shreds. He had probably damaged the tom for life. And as for Ghostlystar... Chances are he would never be forgiven. Runespell wanted to claw out his own heart - his self-hatred was like a great tide, threatening to overwhelm him.
And it did. Runespell threw himself forward in a great leap. StarClan, hear my prayer... For a fleeting moment he thought he might actually fly; and then he plummeted. Runespell gave a tearing yowl of fear, his landing a muted thump. He struggled on his side, eyes screwed shut. His ribs sang with pain, and one leg was filled with agonizing hurt. Runespell moved it with difficulty, before staggering to his paws. He attempted to run again, but his injured leg hampered him. It throbbed and hund awkwardly - blood was beginning to leak from his chest. Head swimming, the sobbing tom leant against a tree, feeling utterly useless.
He was a wretch. A hater. He had ruined Hollowpaw; so it was only fair he should be ruined, too. Right...? |
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Post by SHADE. :D on Jan 18, 2008 11:14:08 GMT -5
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Post by (aurora) of the problematique on Jan 19, 2008 16:57:23 GMT -5
"Well, I suppose we could head up towards the borders, right?" Northpaw said. She was trying to be cheery but even the femme didn't have that same beat in her voice. The large blue tried not to drag her paws over such a matter as Ryepaw, now Ryefang, guardian of BrightClan. She knew that he had been extremly ill and that it was only a matter of time until he perished but still...it was just another toll on the fae. At least she had Jasperpaw. He was always someone to count on to make her smile when she didn't feel like it, but she had to, sometimes, for her brother Eastpaw.
Blood suddenly shot through her thoughts like a badger's claws and she stiffened, turning left and right. It did not smell of prey, but rather, of BrightClanner! "Swanflight!" she called to her new mentor, rushing forward. "Don't you smell that!? I think one of ours is hurt!" The big blue meowed and began sniffing out the source of the blood, trying to find who it belonged to.
"Runespell!" she cried.[/sup]
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Post by fernie. (: on Jan 19, 2008 17:12:24 GMT -5
A spotted streak flashed through the undergrowth, Leopardflight's legs working her mourning away. She had to find Runespell and tell him. Suddenly, she ground to a halt. Blood. Runespell's blood. Suddenly, she was transported to moons ago, before her first kits were born. She had found her mate lying on the grass, mauled by a fox and blinded by an owl. As her flashback faded, she came upon the scene- Runespell lying on the ground, mauled by his own doing. 'Runespell!' her mew cut the air like a knife. She leapt to his side, and nuzzled his fractured body gently. 'Runespell can you hear me? Don't leave me. Not you. Not after everything. Please.' she gasped, tears flowing again. [/size] |
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Post by Spice..xx on Jan 19, 2008 17:36:31 GMT -5
Swanflight walked closely behind Northpaw, her usually bright dark blue eyes dimmed by the news of Ryepaw, now Ryefang. "Yeah, sure Northpaw" she called to her large apprentice, the blue coloured apprentice trotting happily in front. She froze at the same second her apprentice did, her limbs stiff, her snow white fur stood on end and her blue eyes wide and staring. "Yes Northpaw, now lets move!" she cried, running after her. She gasped with shock as she spotted Runespell and then felt a whoosh of air as Leapordflight ran past her. She immediately took control of the situation and turned quickly to Northpaw. "If you can think of anything to do then do it, like collect some cobwebs for his more minor wounds then do so, i'm going to go and get Cloudedsky, but you stay here and try and keep Leapordflight calm" she instructed her apprentice, then turned tail and ran through the trees, passing Miserycalling and Jasperpaw. "Runespell is hurt, im going for Cloudedsky, Northpaw will explain" she yelled as she went passed and continued on to BrightClan camp.[/color]
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Post by (aurora) of the problematique on Jan 19, 2008 17:53:57 GMT -5
[[Lol, Leopardflight**]]
Northpaw nodded in affirmation, adrenaline kicking in. The massive femme turned to Leopardflight and then she looked around for some cobwebs. She leapt into the air and swatted at a spiderweb with her paw, cling to it as she ran to the male and gently, so not to interfere with Leopardflight and Runespell, put the globs of sticky web on the tom's wounds. She hurriedly though on where to go find some poppy but since it was wintertime, the only stores were in Cloudedsky's storage areas. She frowned slightly and then turned back to the pretty spotted queen that was Runespell's mate. She didn't speak to her, figuring that the other she-cat needed some time alone with her mate until Cloudedsky returned, but she did turn to Miserycalling and Jasperpaw.
"Can you two patrol the area so that no intruders come here smelling the blood and decide its feeding time?" she asked, looking at Jasperpaw with a gentle smile.
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Post by SHADE. :D on Jan 20, 2008 10:42:15 GMT -5
The bumbling orange tom trotted beside Northpaw, his tail drooping. Jasperpaw's eyes were damp with sadness; most unlike him. Ryefang's death had been sudden, and though he had been ill for a long time, unexpected. Jasperpaw nodded, his ears flapping. "Okay," he mewed, trying to be positive. His nose wrinkled as the tang of blood curled into his nostrils, and he narrowed his bright green eyes. Northpaw seemed to have noticed it, too. He ran after the sturdy blue-grey she-cat, strong young paws pounding the earth. Jasperpaw gave a noise of shock as he spotted Leopardflight, leaning over Runespell, who was leant against a tree, bleeding. Jasperpaw had been furiously angry at the tabby warrior for snapping at poor Hollowpaw, but now fear replaced his anger. At Northpaw's words, Jasperpaw nodded. "O-okay, that is, if Miserycalling agrees," the tom mewed shakily, looking up at his mentor.
His head was swimming with doubt and tears. Loud pawsteps cracked through his ears like thunder, and he turned his cheek away from the approaching cats. Their voices were muted, and he flattened his torn ears to quieten them further. He blinked open his cloudy amber eyes as a golden spotted cat leant over him. He swallowed the blood in his throat. "Leopardflight..." he rasped. Tears fell onto his cheeks. "I'm surprised you still care, after what I did to Hollowpaw..." Runespell's body gave a painful spasm, and he sniffed loudly. Guilt was choking him, and he found that no more words would come out.
// He won't die, don't worry. =P Unless you want him to. xD |
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Post by FIREH!! on Jan 20, 2008 12:22:21 GMT -5
A medicine cat was patrolling for herbs. A whiff of blood caught her attention, and without thinking, charged over the border and raced to the cat. She wasl ucky to have brought herbs with her. Prophecypaw! She called, Get the comfrey! She turned to the cats and meowed, I will help him, if you would like me to. I don't think he'd be able to make it to camp yet. She asked and explained. The mottled she-cat looked at all them, praying they would say yes.
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Post by &&R.A.V.E.N :3 on Jan 20, 2008 12:59:27 GMT -5
Prophecypaw;; Prophecypaw's ears flicked up as the scent of blood came to him. Her ears flciked to his mentor's words before he stumbled quickly off towards where Littlefox had buried the comfrey. As he stumbled back over the border, he dropped the comfrey and called out to his mentor. "Littlefox, what would you like me to do?" He asked,pupilless eyes flashing from his mentor, then to Runespell.
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Post by (aurora) of the problematique on Jan 20, 2008 16:07:08 GMT -5
[[Uber random
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Post by fernie. (: on Jan 20, 2008 16:32:24 GMT -5
Leopardflight's eyes widened at Runespell's words. 'Am I that bad a mother, a mate, that you would think, after one tiny thing, I'd desert you? And you'd have to do this?' she asked, motioning to his broken figure. 'You think, what, that I just wouldn't care?' Leopardflight sighed and sat down beside him. 'I thought you knew me better.' she said, tears rolling, again, down her cheeks. Then she remembered why she had come to find him. 'Runespell, Ryepaw is in StarClan. He died just before I came to find you. Cloudedsky announced it.' she said, sobbing quietly. [/size] |
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Post by SHADE. :D on Jan 21, 2008 11:52:04 GMT -5
Runespell's glazed amber eyes did not flicker to Littlefox or Prophecypaw. The clouded depths were fixed on Leopardflight, the only cat he could truly see. The lithe tabby gave a weak cough, bony sides heaving. "You're not a bad mother," he choked out, eyes shutting. "You're great at all that." Runespell lay for a moment. "I know, I'm stupid. I'm sorry." Runespell's eyes shot open at Leopardflight's next words. "No," his mew was tiny, a miserable sound. "Not Ryepaw." He gave a little whimper, before shutting his eyes. The tabby's body went utterly still, almost as though he had slipped into StarClan. |
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Post by fernie. (: on Jan 21, 2008 13:55:58 GMT -5
Leopardflight lay beside her mate, shuffling towards him to keep him shielded from the chill wind heading their way. 'I know. But I'm sure he's watching us.' she said. For a second, she stopped crying, the tears subsiding. 'Do you remember when they were all kits? When there was all of them? And Hazelkit used to sulk when she didn't get her way, and how Ryekit used to be so enthusiastic.' she whispered, smiling bitterly.
xx. bittersweet memories of the past... [/size] |
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Post by FIREH!! on Jan 21, 2008 15:10:48 GMT -5
Taking Runespell's silence as a yes, she beckoned her apprentice forward. We need the comfrey because his leg is broken. She took a leaf from him and wrapped a part of Runespell's leg in it, setting the leg gently in the right position. She flicked her tail to Prophecypaw as to tell him that he should finish. She stripped some marigold leaves and moved beside Leopardflight to place the poultice on his chest. Once placed there, she nodded to Leopardflight. Could you hold these cobwebs onto his wound? I can tell you are his mate, and he seems to only be able to trust you. She placed them onto the wound, and showed her how to hold the Cobwebs right. Then she returned to Prophecypaw. She counted the cats around and meowed, Good, there are enough of you to carry him back. Tell your medicine cat he has a broken leg and a severe wound upon his chest. She sat down and waited for Prophecypaw to finish, so they could set off again.
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Post by &&R.A.V.E.N :3 on Jan 21, 2008 15:22:02 GMT -5
ProphecypawProphecypaw placed the comfrey down and pulled two sticks away from a small tree, putting them on either side of Runespell's leg. He glanced at his mentor once he had placed cobwebs upon the tom's leg to hold it in place. Dipping his head, he back off, stumbling on his three legs before he sat down beside Littlefox. That should hold his leg in place for now. Please tell your Medicine cat to securely place his leg He mewed, dipping his head agian.
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Post by FIREH!! on Jan 21, 2008 17:08:25 GMT -5
Littlefox nodded approvingly at her apprentice. Now if you don't need us anymore, we shall be heading off. She meowed, dipping her head to the Brightclanners. She smiled at them, knowing in her head that Runespell would be alright.
ooc;; Can Cloudedsky arrive before they leave? I want her to chat with another medicine cat and be like, 'Hey! I have an apprentice! Ain't it cool!?'
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Post by fernie. (: on Jan 22, 2008 12:18:58 GMT -5
A flash of white fur could be spotted racing towards them through the trees, a bundle of herbs hanging from her mouth. Cloudedsky appeared quickly, putting her herbs down as she nodded warmly to Littlefox. 'Littlefox. I take it, by the look of Runespell, that you have made him more comfortable? No doubt he will need more treatment when he is back at camp, but no matter. Thank you very much for your help.' she said, then paused for a second, glancing at Prophecypaw as she unwrapped her herbs. 'And who may this be?' she asked, nuzzling Runespell gently. She saw the wound on his chest, and tutted quietly. 'Really, Runespell, I thought you were more sensible than this.' she said, then closed her mouth and took a head of poppy seeds from her small bundle. She nudged three seeds in Runepsell's direction. 'Eat these, to soothe the pain. Then we'll see if we can get you back to camp.' [/size] |
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Post by &&R.A.V.E.N :3 on Jan 22, 2008 12:46:00 GMT -5
Prophecypaw;;The small tom moved back alittle, somewhat hiding behind his mentor. His ears flicked up as she adressed Littlefox before she asked about him. Digging up a bit of courage, he took a step out. "My name is Prophecypaw. I am Littlefox's apprentice" He mewed, his voice shaking the smallest bit as he curled his tail around his three paws and watched as Cloudedsky tended to the falled warrior. His ears were perked up as his pupilless eyes watched the BrightClan Medicine cat.
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Post by SHADE. :D on Jan 22, 2008 14:08:04 GMT -5
The tabby tom let Leopardflight's words wash over him like a gentle tide. The memories winged through his mind like doves. He remembered Hazelkit's sulky pout, a trait she still had today; he remembered Grainkit's eagerness to be like his father; he remembered Ryekit's brilliant stories, which captivated his siblings on many a bitter day; he remembered Mousekit's shy little smile, her lips parted very slightly to reveal her sharp white teeth, and finally, he remembered the blazing look in Pecankit's sapphire eyes as she argued. The thoughts seemed to soothe him, and the lithe tom did not seem to notice as Littlefox and Prophecypaw treated him. He recognized Cloudedsky's scent, and opened his swimming amber eyes to see her own blue pair staring at him. The tom's body gave a weak shudder of laughter at her words, before Runespell's laid his head back down, his skull rested on Leopardflight's leg. |
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Post by Spice..xx on Jan 22, 2008 15:28:01 GMT -5
Swanflight streaked after Cloudedsky, arriving on the scene just as she did. She dipped her head to Littlefox and looked around for her apprentice. Spotting Northpaw she padded over to her and touched her nose to the broad-shouldered blue femme. "Well done Northpaw, you did very well. Now, if you want to we can come back out training but we'll have to help get Runespell back to camp. If you would prefer just to stay at camp however, then thats fine with me" she said to her apprentice, smiling warmly. |
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Post by FIREH!! on Jan 22, 2008 15:34:55 GMT -5
Littlefox licked her fellow medicine cat's ear in greeting. Yes, we did. She blinked warmly at her apprentice and meowed, Yes, he's my apprentice. Starclan knows I was surprised when he asked to be my apprentice! Her eyes lit up with warmth and laughter as she remembered.
She flicked her tail to tell Prophecypaw to join her. Do you think we'll be having a medicine cat gathering soon? I want to see the others. She meowed.
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Post by cheshy says grace on Jan 26, 2008 10:29:24 GMT -5
{{ M i S E R Y C A L L i N G__
[/color] He watched from his shadowed spot, golden eyes and fiery auburn patches the only visible thing. He kneaded his aws into the ground, trying to resist the urge to cut.
Miserycalling nodded at Jasperpaw, whispering, "It's okay." The feeling of sadness welled up inside him, and he unsheathed hisclaws so they punctured the earth. He stepped out from his hiding place and stood next to Littlefox, "What can I do?" he asked, his voice as quiet as a whisper.[/blockquote][/blockquote][/blockquote] |
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Post by (aurora) of the problematique on Jan 26, 2008 10:36:24 GMT -5
Northpaw had kept her silence in respect to Littlefox, her apprentice, and then now Cloudedsky. She smiled when Swanflight approached her again at her return. "We can continue our training later. If you want, I can help carry him," she said in a mature voice, moving her large shoulders as she came to her paws. She glanced at Jasperpaw with a small, loving smile before returning her gaze to Runespell. "Or if you want, I can patrol with Miserycalling and Jasperpaw to make sure no badger or fox comes for a snack. I don't mind either way."
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Post by &&R.A.V.E.N :3 on Jan 26, 2008 15:57:07 GMT -5
Prophecypaw;;Prophecypaw made his way quickly to his mentor'a side, his pupilless eyes flicking around. The small tom jumped at Miserycalling's quiet voice, stumbling back and falling with a grunt. He shook his head, embarassment clearly on the apprentice's face as his eyes flicked around.
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Post by fernie. (: on Jan 29, 2008 11:31:34 GMT -5
Cloudedsky smiled kindly at Prophecypaw, blue eyes friendly. 'I hope you will have great success in your choice to help the Clan this way.' she said, her mew high and song like. Then she looked towards Littlefox again. 'Yes, I hope so too. There is lots of news to share with the other medicine cats.' she said, her eyes clouding in thought.
Leopardflight sighed as she thought of the happy memories that had happened in the past. 'I just hope, wherever she may be, StarClan is watching over our little Pecankit.' then, as an afterthought, 'But she mustn't be so little by now, she would have her warrior name if she hadn't.. gone away.' she said. [/size] |
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Post by SHADE. :D on Jan 30, 2008 11:31:22 GMT -5
// Jolly made a thread for us to post on, back in the BrightClan camp. ^^ |
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Post by FIREH!! on Jan 30, 2008 13:05:58 GMT -5
Littlefox dipped her head to Cloudedsky, acknowledging her words. I will see you then, hopefully. She meowed, warmth in her tone towards her friend. And make sure this guy- She flicked her tail at Runespell, Doesn't get into any more trouble. She smiled. Let's go, Prophecypaw. She touched noses with Cloudedsky, and meowed, goodbye. Then she padded away, beckoning to her apprentice to follow.
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Post by &&R.A.V.E.N :3 on Jan 30, 2008 20:39:41 GMT -5
Prophecypaw;; Prophecypaw dipped his head to Cloudedsky before stumbling after his mentor, glancing back at the cats before disappearing back over the border. He let out a long breath, happily back in his own territory. His pupilless eyes flickered towards his mentor before he glanced around.
//Fireh, shall we move to the other thread?
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Post by FIREH!! on Jan 31, 2008 7:50:00 GMT -5
ooc;; Yupp.
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