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Post by | | Fudgey | | on Jun 6, 2007 1:39:38 GMT -5
ooc-- When Tigerlily has her kits - may I be one? Or do you only plan to have one or two? Which is okay! ^^ *shuts up*
bic-- .:Walnutpaw:. Walnutpaw smiled genially, it hadn't been quite the question he had meant to ask but it was fine anyway. It seemed that he would have no trouble fitting in with his new den-mate. Banditpaw was a moon older than him but had been apprenticed early for some reason. With a sudden jolt Walnutpaw hoped it hadn't been because Banditpaw possessed some kind of remarkable talent...he would be tail-lengths behind! Padding around the generous space cleared for him, Walnutpaw realized with another jolt, but this time a much more pleasant one that this would be his spot from now on. In the nursery you slept where you could amongst queens, other kits and bits of moss, bark and pinecones, all brought in for means of keeping the youngest members of Lakeclan quiet. But here - it was like having his own den...except it was not. He smiled happily, no need to confuse himself. As he lay down he made a vow to himself to decorate and line his /den/ with lots of comfy things next time he had a spare moment. Which....he thought, laying down his head on his paws, would hopefully be in a very long time. His heart pulsed, his feathery ears throbbed....he was not in the mood for sleeping!!! "Hey Banditpaw" he mewed over to the other apprentice, watching his black tipped tail flicker slightly as he thought what to say next. "So - your mentor's uh...." he paused for a minute - th excitement of moving rank causing him to forget things that had been said not very long ago. "Sorry - who is it again?" he asked sheepishly.
.:Earthstar:. His breath catching in his throat Earthstar padded forward, his paws instinctively twinging as he passed the Lakeclan-Dreamclan boundery. Oh Starclan were they allowed to be doing this? "Yes..." he purred, wincing as he did so. He hardly knew her! Why was he purring. "Yes" he grunted, still trying to fight off the overwhelming feeling of happiness and care freeness that hung around Snowstar. He padded a little closer to her. And a little more. Their pelts touched briefly. He leapt away as if stung, but grinned apologetically at her and drew in so he could hear her next words.
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Post by smiley. on Jun 6, 2007 7:23:11 GMT -5
xx. snow-star .xx
Snowstar looked at him, her pretty blue eyes sparkling. This was very difficult...urghh! She leaned in to where their whiskers were almost touching, but it made Snowstar quiver all the same. She wanted no one else to hear these next three words, no one else except Earthstar. She found it so cute, how he was always trying to be tough, the way he said yes in a childish way, and then lowered it to a grunt the second time. She couldn't believe she was actually feeling this, she couldn't believe it...but she was so compelled to his handsome brown pelt, his handsome eyes...and how he seemed to be rude to everyone except her. She opened her mouth, finding her throat horribly dry. Her insides were squirming with anxiety but, after a few long minutes, she whispered it to his ear. "I love you."
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Post by | | Fudgey | | on Jun 6, 2007 12:53:53 GMT -5
.:Earthstar:. Earthstar froze. He felt as if someone had just cracked an egg upon him and the yolk was steadily dripping down his fur. It was a hot day - admittedly there was a pleasantly cold breeze but Earthstar felt chilled to the bone. Half of him had wanted to hear those words so badly, and now wanted to embrace her and shout "me too, me too" repeatedly and forever, and to mean then too. Snowstar and he would somehow sort out the whole leader problem, raise a large family of fearsome warriors and live happily ever after. But then Earthstars reality sense kicked in. For them to live together - either Snowstar or he would have to give up their clans. Earthstar would die before he gave up Lakeclan and although Snowstar meant more to him than any cat had before...he could not sacrifice his clan. And in his heart he knew that the white Dreamclan leader was the same as him. Both parts of him knew it had been coming though. He breathed out slowly, relaxing his body and uncleansing his muscles. His claws were sheathed, although a tiny glimmer of claw still patruded...Earthstar would never fully sheathe his claws. He didn't feel on-edge with Snowstar - more at unease with himself when they had their brief encounters. But now... Earthstar did not reply but sighed happily, resting his muzzle on the crook of her back, his eyes wistful and longing. He wanted her...but he knew that she was not his to take. He couldn't bring himself to say 'me too' but he defiantly would not scorn or argue against her. He felt content in silence but she seemed eager to talk. "For how long?" he asked finally, shuffling his paws.
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Post by smiley. on Jun 6, 2007 13:01:07 GMT -5
xx. snow-star .xx
Snowstar knew what he was thinking...his Clan came first, he'd never love her back. She felt her eyes beginning to water, but no. Snowstar refused to ever, EVER cry. She rested her head on his, breathing a heavy, saddened sigh. She had one last chance, but it would never work. "Since StarClan told me that, as long as my Clan came first, I could...but nevermind, I'll stop hanging around our border. I'll go." She backed away a couple of steps, but refused to meet his gaze. And she wouldn't leave until he replied, or until he told her an insult, it was over. No more betrayel, no more depression... But she had no idea about Silverfang.
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Post by | | Fudgey | | on Jun 6, 2007 13:21:36 GMT -5
.:Earthstar:. "No don't go" the brown tom said hurriedly, not wanting to see her go so soon. "Please stay a while...c'mon, us leaders need a little time to relax." He laughed as he said it, half in good humor but half at himself. He had never spoken to another cat - let alone another LEADER like this before. He rather enjoyed it. Padding over the border again and ignoring the twinge in his forepaw - Earthstar sat himself down near Snowstar, tail flickering back and forth freely, feeling rather at ease. Now that she had expressed her emoticons for her and he had...sort of to her, he felt a little better about it - and it was just like they had been kit-hood friends. Except now it was a little more than friendship. "So...what's Dreamclan like?" he asked casually, aware and rather embarrassed that had he of asked Sleetstar the same question - he would have been trying to get information for a raid or an attack.
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Post by smiley. on Jun 6, 2007 13:28:13 GMT -5
xx. snow-star .xx
Snowstar lay down, resting her head to where it was in perfect view of him. She love the feeling of the cool earth against her fur. Smiling, she looked at him with sparkling eyes. She didn't care if someone saw them anymore, this was...perfect. She didn't even think he was planning an attack, this was what love felt like? "Complicated. I have a deputy that seems to hate me, a medicine cat that is emotional and - wait. You know what that's like? Or did some other medicine cat give you those scratches." She brushed her tail against his cheek, the one with the scratches.
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Post by smiley. on Jun 6, 2007 14:26:52 GMT -5
xx. shining-frost .xx
Shiningfrost had decided to apologize to Earthstar for scratching him, after a long while of wondering what to say, or even if she should do it. But as she was walking, following his scent, she froze. Gazing through the ferns, she saw Earthstar and Snowstar lying beside each other. She'd wait, see what Earthstar said about this. But he couldn't say anything, she had proof.
xx. snow-star .xx
Snowstar jumped up suddenly, shaking her head and looking away from Earthstar sadly. It hurt too much to speak with him, this was so painful - but... "No, Earthstar. I can't do this. I've tried to be friends with a cat that doesn't love me back, but it doesn't work...you don't feel the same way I do, I'd better go." But she was unable to prevent herself from sobbing before she ran away.
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Post by ++darky. on Jun 6, 2007 14:33:43 GMT -5
Stripepaw:// As the clan's leader left the camp, Stripepaw turned back to her mentor and opened her mouth to speak again, “There’s nothing more to do, is there?” Half-open eyes surveyed her surroundings again. Sometimes, Stripepaw got immensely bored, and in a certain state, would start behaving like she was a kit again. However that happened very rarely, and the most common solution to boredom – stated via Stripepaw, of course – was to go hunt for prey. Her tail flipped over, releasing fresh dirt from the ground up into the air, as she watched her mentor idly. “Should I go restock the fresh-kill pile?”
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Post by Pessimistic One on Jun 6, 2007 16:27:46 GMT -5
Ooc: Hm, Tigerlily... Dunno. She might have her kits next week. About three, I'm guessing. And of course, you may have one! ^ ^ I keep one of hers, though... >_>
.::Eagletalon::. Okay, this was taking too long. He was tired, he wanted to sleep, he wanted to curl up beside his mate and just forget about the deputy. However, he knew that couldn't happen. I'll just have to tell Earthstar in the morning, the fierce warrior thought gloomly, casting a look at the camp entrance. Maybe his leader left camp... No. He wasn't going to look for him. Tomorrow. He'd wait 'til morning. Finally making up his mind, he got up to his paws wearily, padding toward the nursery and nosing his way in. Instantly spotting Tigerlily, who was fast asleep - and always sleeping alot lately, to be honest - he headed over to her, finding a comfortable spot and laying down beside her with his brown tail draped over her shoulders.
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Post by | | Fudgey | | on Jun 7, 2007 0:52:21 GMT -5
.:Earthstar:. "No...wait" he called after her, his breath sticking to his throat, the three neat scratches on his face tingling pleasantly. "I do love you" he called loudly. It was out. He had said it. There was no going back now. He actually smiled dryly to himself. Taking risks was what being a warrior was about...but somehow he didn't think that when they made the Warriors Code - Starclan meant cats, especially leaders to be taking this kind of risk. His ears flickered backwards and forwards on his head, like a strange vertical dance and his eyes, although staring longingly at Snowstar occasionally whipped around the clearing to check he was not being watched. He was up-wind of Shiningfrost.
.:Cornflower:. The pale she-cat started, she had already forgotten she was a mentor! "Oh goodness gracious" she muttered, tearing her eyes away from Shiningfrosts den where she could have sworn and equally pale cat had just slipped out through the undergrowth. "Wait...what did you say?" she spluttered, shaking her head to clear it of all worried and concerned thoughts. "Fresh kill pile...oh yes! Hunting! I'll come with you! I suppose you're past the keep your weight equally balanced stage so I want to watch your technique. You taught yourself mostly didn't you?" She paused, washed-out amber eyes firmly fixed upon the apprentice. "I'll leave everything up to you and simply follow. Lead on." With a flick of her long, slim tail she motioned towards the camp exit. "Lead on" she repeated.
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Post by ++darky. on Jun 7, 2007 3:28:14 GMT -5
Stripepaw:// Shifting in her position, Stripepaw attempted to appear as if she hadn’t been thinking negatively of her mentor’s distracted reaction. The she-cat turned, back facing her mentor as she headed for the camp’s exit. She couldn’t help sparing a glance at the den which Cornflower was staring at, and seeing nothing out of the ordinary, bounded forward. Upon entry of the small forest, Stripepaw’s senses rocketed and she stood at a ready stance, awaiting the scent of any rabbits, mice, pheasants, and etcetera. She could feel her mentor’s pawsteps behind her, not far off, and was determined to show Cornflower what she was capable of.
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Post by smiley. on Jun 7, 2007 7:44:20 GMT -5
xx. snow-star .xx
Snowstar stopped in her tracks. Had she heard correctly? 'I do love you!'
Snowstar paused as she turned around, walking over to him and looking him up in the eyes. He did? Really? No, she needed to hear it again. "What, Earthstar?" She said in a sweet voice with a smile.
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Post by | | Fudgey | | on Jun 7, 2007 10:28:20 GMT -5
.:Cornflower:. As she watched her apprentice she gave an appreciative nod, Stripepaw was defiantly alert enough. She did not speak as she thought that it would distract the apprentice although all the nodding and smiling probably already had. She was determined too..good. But it all really came down to if... no, how she caught the prey, as Cornflower was sure that she would catch it.
.:Earthstar:. Earthstar trembled ever so slightly. "I do" he whispered back to her, pressing his body close against her, as if to steady himself. Snowstar seemed the sort of cat who would understand him. And he really thought he did love her. It just..all seemed to sudden and too good to be true. Earthstar had had too many years of a great hope...that was dashed moments later and now he found it hard to trust or even believe anything or anyone. He paused, his eyes closed, listening to his thumping heart. Bump... Bump... Bump... He raised his head. She had not gone. She was not laughing at him. It was not a dream.
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Post by smiley. on Jun 7, 2007 12:49:14 GMT -5
xx. snow-star .xx
Snowstar looked at him and smiled brightly, resting her head on his. She loved him so much, she licked his ears. "Thank you, I love you too." She whispered, feeling herself hot and his warm, sweet scent overwhelming her. But something was edging the back of her mind, no matter how much she wanted to stay the rest of her life. She felt herself weak at the knees, her voice sounding like a little she-kit's. She backed away, smiling brightly at him. "I-I have to go. Meet me here at moonhigh, o-okay?" She said and backed away, only to stumble. She took one last glance into his handsome, brown eyes and then ran off.
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Post by stormphrax on Jun 7, 2007 15:00:34 GMT -5
Ooc: Sorry to break up the party but... uhh... two cats are lying dead on the Boulderclan border....
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