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Post by SHADE. :D on Oct 30, 2008 5:24:38 GMT -5
tawnysky Surely some cats had started to notice it? Her growing, daily? Tawnysky had eased herself out of the warriors' den whilst the moon rode high, and now padded through the forest. She hadn't been to see Dragonflydance, but she didn't need a medicine cat to tell her she was carrying kits. She was certainly starting to show it. Her stomach had swelled massively, considering her usual lean shape. Perhaps every cat just thought she was eating more. Nobody had asked. Tawnysky snorted. They were probably just too scared of getting their head bitten off (which they would have.) The brown and white she-cat stopped and licked her chest anxiously. This was risky, going into MoonClan territory. But she had to see Eaglecry, had to tell him. She hadn't told anyone. She didn't want to move to the nursery, with Dewstep breathing down her neck and the irritating likes of Otterspirit and Haloheart jabbering away to her. Tawnysky sat down in the Tall Reeds, her kit-swollen stomach throbbing. She'd just rest here, just wait for a moment... Carrying kits sure was tiring.
// Reserved for Lizzeh with Eaglecry. <3 |
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Post by ---> LIZZEH on Oct 30, 2008 5:41:49 GMT -5
eaglecry [[ i'm in love with a girl who knows me better,
fell for the woman just when I met her,
took my sweet time when I was bitter,
someone understands ]]xx What was he doing up this early? The speckled bengal tom had slipped out of camp, was it to clear his head? Paws touched the ground so lightly, as he crept along the underbrush, not realizing he was heading straight for CloudClan territory. And when he had passed the border, he stopped in his tracks. Ears flicked forward, and he yelled at himself from within his head. How dare he just step over another Clan's border. Maybe his thoughts were clouded by the fact that he hadn't seen or heard from Tawnysky in what seemed like forever. Flicking his tail, he continued on, his ears on alert if someone was around. Who in StarClan's name would be out at this time of night, though?
As he stalked through CloudClan territory, the familiar scent of his mate wrapped around him, sending him into a dream-like state. Smiling slightly, he followed where Tawnysky was sitting, then appeared at her side. "My my, dear. Haven't seen you in forever." He pressed his nose onto her shoulder, breathing in her scent welcomely. Oh, how he had missed her. Stepping back, he could tell something was different about her. "Tawnysky... is something the matter?" |
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Post by SHADE. :D on Oct 31, 2008 5:45:39 GMT -5
tawnysky The brown and white she-cat tensed slightly as she scented MoonClan. But only for a split second, before she recognized it, and melted inside. It was Eaglecry! How had he had the foresight to come here? Perhaps StarClan had guided his paws. What was this? Practical, realistic Tawnysky thinking about StarClan? She couldn't help beaming as her mate stepped into view. The warrioress rose and padded to him, pressing her nose fondly to his cheek. "I know, I'm sorry, I couldn't get away," she mewed softly. "I missed you so much, Eaglecry." She licked his nose, happiness brimming in her olive eyes. At his next words, a look of indignance, though blended with amusement, crossed her face. "What's that supposed to mean?" she mewed, smiling wryly. She sat down, breathing out heavily. "No. Nothing's the matter. Everything's fine. In fact, it's just brilliant." The brown and white she-cat flashed her mate a smile. She couldn't hold in her news any longer. "Oh, Eaglecry. I'm having kits!" |
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Post by ---> LIZZEH on Oct 31, 2008 5:59:55 GMT -5
eaglecry [/font][/right] [[ i'm in love with a girl who knows me better,
fell for the woman just when I met her,
took my sweet time when I was bitter,
someone understands ]]xx Wait a second... had she just said... Eaglecry's eyes opened widely, and he stepped back once more. She was having kits?! His kits?! "W-w-what?!" His face held the most bewildered look he could muster. She was pregnant. There was no use denying that. That bewildered look vanished, and a small smile crossed his maw, his ears flicked forward. "When did you find out?! This is..." Was it excellent news? Of course it was! He had always wanted kits, and now he was having them, and with a she-cat he truly adored. But, the thought of what the cats of CloudClan would say crossed his mind. Then, thoughts of Fallendove, Morningkit, and Stillkit. He was just like his sister, not caring about the warrior Clan, and getting mixed up with another cat from another Clan. Flicking his ears, he sat down, looking quite worried.
"That is the most excellent news I have ever heard, Tawnysky." He finally spoke, a lump having formed in his throat because of his thoughts. Smiling widely, he leaned over, running his tongue over his mate's cheek. Happiness prickled his skin, and ran throughout his bloodstream, and his tail swayed as he stood up. "Does anyone within your Clan know, though? Did you tell them who the father is?" All the thoughts he had been thinking about suddenly washed over him, and his blue eyes held how worried he was. He didn't want CloudClan to be angry with him, or Tawnysky, or the kits the two produced. Besides, the warrior code wasn't going to be upheld forever, was it? |
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Post by SHADE. :D on Oct 31, 2008 6:15:29 GMT -5
tawnysky The brown and white she-cat blinked, joy in her eyes, as she watched her mate's reaction. "I'm having your kits," she repeated, her voice as excited as a kit who was becoming an apprentice. "I... I haven't been to see Dragonflydance. I didn't want.. Well, I can't keep it a secret forever. I just.. Well. It's obvious." The warrioress hesitated as she noticed a flicker of doubt in her mate's beautiful blue eyes. Didn't he want kits? Even when he spoke of her news being excellent, he didn't sound too enthusiastic. Tawnysky's expression soured. She didn't even return his joyous smile. What was the matter with him? Didn't he love her? She understood as he spoke. "No one in my clan knows about you," she assured him. "I won't say who the father is. I don't have to. They can't make me." Tawnysky raised her head with a touch of her old pride. |
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Post by ---> LIZZEH on Oct 31, 2008 6:32:58 GMT -5
eaglecry [/font][/right] [[ i'm in love with a girl who knows me better,
fell for the woman just when I met her,
took my sweet time when I was bitter,
someone understands ]]xx Flicking his ears slightly, he nodded at his mate's words. No one knew about him. Relief flooded through him, and he sat back down, his paws kneading the ground slightly. Kits. His kits. They were having kits. He was a father. "I am so glad you are doing alright through this, Tawnysky. I know you will be a great mother to our kits." His blue eyes watched her, and a wider smile replaced the unsure one that had sat there. Wow. This sure wasn't what he expected right now. "But, I have something else to say, dear. Will the kits always stay in CloudClan?" The thought of having to keep the kits in CloudClan pained him, and the eventual fact that they all might meet in battle one day scared him. He didn't want to lose his ever-growing family, not now when he was feeling so good about himself. |
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Post by SHADE. :D on Oct 31, 2008 6:51:50 GMT -5
tawnysky The brown and white she-cat's smile returned as a look of relief crossed Eaglcry's face. It looked like everything was alright after all. "And you'll be a brilliant father," she mewed warmly. At his next question, Tawnysky fell silent. She didn't want to think about that. Of course she wanted her kits to stay in CloudClan. But that was completely unfair on Eaglecry. She thought for a moment, then lifted her head, olive eyes deadly serious. She knew she had to put her littlr kits first. "They'll be born in CloudClan. I'll raise them there, but I'll tell them who their father is. Don't worry, I'll make them swear not to tell a soul. I'll bring them to see you when they're old enough." Tawnysky swallowed. "And then... When they're apprentices.. They can decide if they want to stay in CloudClan, or.. Or go to MoonClan. We have to think of what they would want. Not what we want." She looked at her paws, her mouth a straight line. Though her kits were unborn, she already loved them, and couldn't imagine being parted from them. |
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Post by ---> LIZZEH on Nov 4, 2008 7:18:22 GMT -5
eaglecry [/font][/right] [[ i'm in love with a girl who knows me better,
fell for the woman just when i met her,
took my sweet time when I was bitter,
someone understands ]]xx The splotted tom stayed silent, his blue eyes watching her. He exhaled, and let his tail sway slightly. Where was the joy he was supposed to feel about becoming a father? Something was wrong with this scenario. Clenching his jaws, Eaglecry pushed himself up and shook out his coat. Did she really expect him to be okay with that? Wait until they were apprentices to see them? "Fine. I guess thats how its going to be." His voice sounded dead, as he ran his tongue over her cheek. "I suggest you head back to your camp. You need to talk to Dragonflydance about your kits. I won't speak to anyone about it." Still, there was no emotion in his words, as he ran his tongue over her ear now, and then he turned. Flicking his tail, he stared off toward MoonClan. "I'll see you again, Tawnysky. Take care." |
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Post by SHADE. :D on Nov 4, 2008 8:10:45 GMT -5
tawnysky The she-cat trembled as she noticed her mate's expression. His voice sent chills down her spine. What was the matter with him? Was he angry? What else did he expect her to do? Give him the kits? Who would nurse them? She was their mother! The brown and white she-cat flinched. You need to talk to Dragonflydance about your kits. They weren't just her kits. They were his, too. "Don't go, Eaglecry," she begged. "Please. We'll sort something out, please!" As he padded into the trees her eyes grew huge and filled with tears. "Eaglecry!" She stood still for a moment, swaying a little, tears on her face. The thought that she really shouldn't be getting so hysterical in her condition did not cross her mind. The queen turned, her pawsteps jerky. But she only managed to make it a little way into the trees before she collapsed. Her whole body was shaking. But not with sobs. Pain was wracking her body, especially her stomach. Tawnysky felt hopelessness swallow her, and her crying intensified. Her kits were coming. |
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Post by &&R.A.V.E.N :3 on Nov 6, 2008 15:55:29 GMT -5
fadedmemory Her ears flashed up as she heard the voices, sharp ears picking up the familer sound of Tawnysky. And another cat with her. The deputy's eyes flashed wide as scented the air, narrowing her eyes. MoonClan. Fadedmemory stalked forwards, coming upon the scene, watching as Eaglecry padded off onto his own territory. Her eyes flashed towards the she-cat as she fell, coming to her side. "Tawnysky? It's Fadedmemory. I want you to lay on your side and breath deeply for me" the white and brown she-cat instructed, nudging she lightly with her nise. |
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Post by SHADE. :D on Nov 7, 2008 11:35:46 GMT -5
tawnysky The brown and white she-cat whimpered, her body filling with pain. Suddenly there was another cat. She barely recognized the deputy of CloudClan. Tawnysky stared up at Fadedmemory through tear-filled eyes. She didn't want her. She wanted Eaglecry! But he was gone. Probably forever. It didn't seem like he wanted her after this. When the pain grew too great for her to ignore, Tawnysky slumped down, obeying the she-cat's words. Tawnysky couldn't help mewing like a kit as the pain intensfied. Suddenly, a tiny kit lay mewling in the grass. It's fur was slicked to it's body, and it was shaking. It looked so tiny, so pathetic. It shouldn't have been born yet. Tawnysky barely had time to register it's brown tabby markings, before the pain clutched at her stomach once again. |
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Post by ---> LIZZEH on Nov 7, 2008 12:53:26 GMT -5
eaglecry [/font][/right] [[ i'm in love with a girl who knows me better,
fell for the woman just when i met her,
took my sweet time when I was bitter,
someone understands ]]xx Alright, so he didn't feel right just leaving his mate like that. Turning around, Eaglecry headed back for the border, not really paying attention to the new scent that had appeared. He should have, because the next moment, he was staring at the CloudClan deputy bent over Tawnysky. And there was a tiny kit mewling in the grass. "Tawnysky! Oh no. The kits..." He had rushed over, putting his nose to his mate's shoulder gently, and his blue eyes going to the tabby kit that was squirming around on the ground. What was there for him to do? Suddenly, the reality of Fadedmemory being there hit him, and the MoonClan tom backed off slightly, as if the deputy was going to come at him with unsheathed claws. Ears drew back, but he didn't do much of anything else, just waited to see if Fadedmemory would attack him. |
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Post by &&R.A.V.E.N :3 on Nov 7, 2008 20:12:10 GMT -5
fadedmemory The she-cat narrowed her pretty eyes at to tom, moving around the she-cat and going towards the kit, nosing it towards it's father. "Lick the fur in the opposite direction. It will get the circulation going" The deputy mewed, her voice calm as she turned back to Tawnysky, her eyes wide as she turned to look at the surroundings. She racked her brain of what she knew about herbs. Very little, but enough. A poppy head cmae into her view and she lunged out towards it, grabbing the plant in her teeth and snapping it from the ground. Fadedmemory turned back towards the kitting she-cat and her mate, shaking a few seeds out and pushing them towards Tawnysky. "Eat these and take deep breaths" She instructed quietly, her voice soothing. |
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Post by SHADE. :D on Nov 8, 2008 8:25:33 GMT -5
tawnysky Her body was limp with pain. Even when Eaglecry approached her she only had the strength to lift her sweat-soaked muzzle and lock eyes with him for a mili-second. The brown and white she-cat gave a strangled yowl as another tiny kit was born. This one looked like the mirror image of it's brother. Tawnysky's eyes watered as Fadedmemory padded away. She laid her head on the grass, darkness lapping at her vision. When the deputy returned, she gasped with pain, and weakly took the herbs. She swallowed them down hurriedly. It did nothing to lessen the pain; at least, not yet. Tawnysky obeyed the deputy, taking deep breaths. Another attack of pain hit her, and another tiny kit followed. This one had a curious silvery pelt, not unlike the coat of Tawnysky's estranged father, Cormorantfeather. |
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Post by ---> LIZZEH on Nov 9, 2008 8:28:40 GMT -5
eaglecry [/font][/right] [[ i'm in love with a girl who knows me better,
fell for the woman just when i met her,
took my sweet time when I was bitter,
someone understands ]]xx Bending his head down to the squealing kit, Eaglecry did as Fadedmemory said. He couldn't stand seeing Tawnysky in so much pain; why was she in so much pain?! Running his tongue along the tabby's slick fur, he felt the kit squirming under his tongue. What else was the deputy going to have him do? He watched the other two kits, then looked at Tawnysky. He didn't know her pain, of how much it hurt her. Flicking his ears, blue eyes went back to the little tom-kit that squirmed around at his paws.
out of character_.! Okay, so I so messed up on that post. Dx |
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Post by &&R.A.V.E.N :3 on Nov 9, 2008 20:27:55 GMT -5
fadedmemory "That's enough. Let me see that kit and start working on getting another kit's circulation going." Fadedmemory meowed sharply, voice calm still. she nudged the tom-kit towards the labouring she-cat. She kept on eye upon Tawnysky while the other was on Eaglecry, as she bent her head to lick one of the kits fur in the wrong direction. "Tawnysky, hun, are you doing alright?" The deputy asked softly, glancing up as she nudged the kit towards the she-cat's stomach, giving her a quick lick over the ear. |
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Post by SHADE. :D on Nov 10, 2008 11:28:05 GMT -5
tawnysky The exhausted queen wanted to snarl at Fadedmemory for the way she was treating her mate, but she didn't even have the strength to whimper any more. The she-cat's head lolled onto the grass, as though she had given up, Fadedmemory's question went unanswered. For a moment, it looked as though Tawnysky's litter was a mere three kits, until her green eyes widened once again with pain. Another kit was born, this one with an odd white pelt, spotted with ochre and chocolate. Tawnysky sank her claws into the earth, and with a long, pained yowl, the last kit was born, this one with a dark brown tabby and white coat. The she-cat sank to the grass, utterly defeated. She just wanted to curl up and sleep for one thousand moons. |
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Post by ---> LIZZEH on Nov 11, 2008 13:14:36 GMT -5
eaglecry [/font][/right] [[ i'm in love with a girl who knows me better,
fell for the woman just when i met her,
took my sweet time when I was bitter,
someone understands ]]xx The new father did as he was told, managing to grab the silvery kit. He ran his tongue vigoursly over it's coat, all the while watching Tawnysky. Was she going to be alright? Ears flicked, as the kit under him mewled and squirmed. He nudged it over to Tawnysky's belly, and looked at Fadedmemory. If there was a time that Eaglecry should be yelled at, this was probably then. Shaking his head, he bent his head down once again, running his tongue along another kit until it mewled out in protest. Scooting it near Tawnysky once more, he sat down beside his mate, looking at their kits. They were a lively bunch, and sure did have a range of colors. Flicking his tail, he smiled faintly and ran his tongue along Tawnysky's head. "They are beautiful," he whispered to her, love swelling in his chest. |
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Post by SHADE. :D on Nov 11, 2008 13:20:31 GMT -5
tawnysky The exhausted she-cat felt soft, dry fur on her flank and cracked open her green eyes. She smiled faintly at her mate, pressing her cheek against his. Even that effort made the want to faint grow. She swallowed, gathering strength. "They are." The brown and white queen blinked. "We should give them names." She looked at the two identical brown tabbies, and around at the forest. Their earthy pelts made names easy to find. "Bramblekit," she named the female. "And Bearkit." She seemed to have forgotten about Fadedmemory's presence. Her eyes fixed on the silvery kit. "Crisiskit." She could have chosen a simple name like Riverkit or Waterkit, but this seemed to be more fitting. |
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Post by &&R.A.V.E.N :3 on Nov 12, 2008 16:08:53 GMT -5
fadedmemory She watched the two through narrowed, eyes, assessing the situation. The deputy let out a small purr, smiling softly at the two as they came togeather, the family complete. Love truly was a beautiful thing, no matter what laws it went against. And these two clearly had it. Fadedmemory let the smile fade from her lips as the two named their kits. After they were finished, of course, he would have to ask the one question she had never liked to ask.
What the hell were they thinking?
The ragdoll she-cat let out a breath as she looked away. The kits would have to be brought to camp soon, shown to Dragonflydance, and make sure they were well. Conditions like these were never good for newly born kits. |
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Post by Spice..xx on Nov 13, 2008 18:29:38 GMT -5
[ooc]Do you mind if Dewstep drops in Shadey? Add some drama ;D, if not then the drama can happen in camp lol xDD.
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Post by SHADE. :D on Nov 14, 2008 11:10:39 GMT -5
// I didn't really want her to find out about Eaglecry yet... =/ Maybe she could come in when Eaglecry's gone? |
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Post by Spice..xx on Nov 14, 2008 16:46:57 GMT -5
[ooc]It's fine Shadey, there can be drama back at camp instead  .
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Post by ---> LIZZEH on Nov 16, 2008 13:54:52 GMT -5
eaglecry [/font][/right] [[ i'm in love with a girl who knows me better,
fell for the woman just when i met her,
took my sweet time when I was bitter,
someone understands ]]xx Blue eyes shined with love, and Eaglecry nodded at the names suggested by his mate. His eyes turned to the off-white kit, and flicked his ears. He had a choice in names, didn't he? Lost in thought, the new father sat down beside Tawnysky, eyes concentrating on the off-white kit. "Periwinklekit." Somehow, the name had just came to him, as if it had been there all along, and he just now unearthed it. Smiling, he looked to the other kit, the darker tabby with white splashed on it, and nodded. "And that one can be Mayakit." Blue eyes went to his mate, wondering if she would accept those names for the last two kits on their fairly large family. |
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Post by SHADE. :D on Nov 17, 2008 11:11:05 GMT -5
tawnysky The brown and white she-cat could feel Fadedmemory's gaze upon them, boring into them. But she chose to ignore the deputy. She had no idea what would happen to her. What if the deputy told Stormstar? She probably would. The new mother frowned at Fadedmemory as if the she-cat had already told her secret to the clan leader. As Eaglecry spoke, a soft, maternal look (that was most unlike Tawnysky) covered her face. "Yes... They're perfect." She gave each kit a lick on their damp little backs. "Bearkit, Bramblekit, Crisiskit, Mayakit and Periwinklekit." Five kits! She had never expected to have so many. The cold bit through her fur, and she shivered. Suddenly worry filled her. If she was cold, what about her kits? They only had sparse fur, which was still wet from the birth. She glanced anxiously at her mate. She wanted to get them back to somewhere warm and safe, but his reaction at her last suggestion reverberated around her mind. "Eaglecry..." As she spoke, the tiny Mayakit shuddered and sneezed, as though emphasizing her point. |
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Post by ---> LIZZEH on Nov 20, 2008 8:42:57 GMT -5
eaglecry | bearkit [/font][/right] [[ i'm in love with a girl who knows me better,
fell for the woman just when i met her,
took my sweet time when I was bitter,
someone understands ]]xx His blue eyes looked to Tawnysky, then to Mayakit. Of course, if she had to take the kits back to camp, he would allow it. They were so young and fragile, afterall. Tail swayed behind him, and he put his nose to her cheek. "Take them back to camp, love. They'll die out here."
xx The first born, Bearkit, was already showing his siblings who was the top cat in the litter. Squirming around toward Tawnysky's stomach, the tom-kit mewed, almost as if telling his sibling to get out of his way. He snuggled into his mother's fur, shivering slightly because of the cold. |
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Post by SHADE. :D on Nov 21, 2008 10:41:30 GMT -5
tawnysky The she-cat could tell that this was going to effect their relationship. But she would find a way. She would not let her kits grow up without a father. They would know exactly who their father was. And she would find a way to let her mate see the five of them. The brown and white patched she-cat brushed her cheek against the tabby tom's. At the same time, she whispered; "We'll find a way. I promise." This was spoken softly, for his ears only. Her green eyes suddenly gleamed. This was so dangerous. The clan deputy already knew about their relationship. What if somebody else was to happen along? "Eaglecry, go. Quick!" Fear for her mate shone in her eyes. She relaxed as he left, though her heart ached. She wished he could stay with her, but she knew it was impossible. She was just eying the kits, wondering how two cats would manage to carry the five of them back to camp, when pawsteps hit her ears. ribbontail && tansyfrost Their pawsteps rustled lightly in the grass. The slender silver bengal frame of Ribbontail led the way, whilst Tansyfrost lagged behind. The beautiful warrioress had finally persuaded the younger cat to leave the camp. Tansyfrost trailed her paws sadly, her blind eyes fixed downwards. Her mind was on Grasswhistle, never changing. But something had changed about her. She was rounder around the middle. And with no medicine cat in camp, other than an inexperienced apprentice, she had nobody to tell her whether she had just put on weight (not that she had been eating properly since Grasswhistle's death) or... It was something else. Ribbontail started as the stench of blood and MoonClan filled her nostrils. With a hiss, she ran towards the smell. Tansyfrost flicked up her ears, then followed her, using her hearing as a guide. She could hear mewling and the soft scent of newborn kits. Ribbontail stared upon the scene, her sapphire eyes narrowed with shock. "What in StarClan happened here?" |
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Post by ---> LIZZEH on Nov 23, 2008 16:44:24 GMT -5
eaglecry [/font][/right] [[ i'm in love with a girl who knows me better,
fell for the woman just when i met her,
took my sweet time when I was bitter,
someone understands ]]xx Having heard the desperation in his mate's voice, Eaglecry turned after a final lick to her ear, and disappeared off toward MoonClan turf. Of course, he had heard the voices of cats from CloudClan questioning Tawnysky, and he had wished he could've stayed and fessed up that he was the father. But, he didn't want to risk his mate's and kit's lives, let alone his own. Shaking out his fur, he headed into MoonClan territory safely, and decided to catch something before heading back to camp. |
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