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Post by Jaystar on Aug 3, 2008 21:29:22 GMT -5
Jaystar woke with a start from his sleep. Something wasn't quiet right. Still drowsy, he stepped out of his den and smelled a strong scent of . . .SMOKE! In the distance, he could see the flickering of orange and red coming straight for the Aquaclan camp. "FIRE!" He yowled.
Scarletmoon was on gaurd and ran over to his leader. "Where do we go!?" He meowed fraintically. "My kits!" He dashed over to the nursery "Shadowsoul, wake up Fire!" He hissed. "Grab the kits, and for Starclan's sake, HURRY!"
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Post by ;lost&insecure; on Aug 4, 2008 8:24:11 GMT -5
Moonstream shook herself as she heard the warning. A fire? That can't be! She grabbed some basic remedies and hurried out of her den. The silver she-cat padded rapidly over to the Nursery. Setting her bundle down, she asked, "Do you need any help?"
Brackenstripe pushed his way out of the Warriors' Den frantically as he heard the call of 'fire'! He shoved his head into the elders' den. Just because he didn't get along great with anyone in the Clan except Snowfur it didn't mean that he couldn't help.
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Post by Tiger on Aug 4, 2008 10:10:25 GMT -5
Rockfang sprang out of the warriors' den and frantically sniffed the air. There was definitely smoke.... She ran to the apprentices' den and yowled the single word "Fire!" before trotting over to Jaystar and Moonstream. "How could this have happened? There hasn't been any lightning..." Her voice broke off as something clicked into place. "Oh. It's been really warm and dry lately."
Quailpaw jumped up, shaking with fear. She hurried out of the nursery and looked wildly around for any signs of a blaze. The apprentice had never seen fire before in her life, but she had heard Silentstep's tales of it while she was back in BeachClan. Evidently, it was not a good occurrence. She nervously stood in the center of camp, shifting her weight on her paws as she agonized over the decision of joining Jaystar, Moonstream, and Rockfang or waiting for her mentor. I must look so stupid here, just standing in the middle of camp.
Mousekit sleepily opened his eyes and looked up at Scarletmoon. "Dad, what's happening?" He knew nothing about fires and the descruction they would cause. He had no idea on how much this would cripple the Clan. Truthfully, all Mousekit wanted to do was curl up and sleep.
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Post by Jaystar on Aug 4, 2008 10:59:16 GMT -5
"There's a fire, dear one" Scarletmoon nudged his kin "Hurry, we must get out of camp, NOW!" He grabbed Mousekit by the scruff and nudged his mate awake. He noticed Moonstream, "Grab a kit" He ordered. "C'mon Shadowsoul!"
Jaystar coughed "We must get out of here!" He stood as he watched his clan become alert. "We must cross the river" He fretted.
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Post by Tiger on Aug 4, 2008 11:20:06 GMT -5
Rockfang frowned slightly. "Jaystar, you realize that even though the River is a perfect firebreak, crossing it will put us on BeachClan territory?" she meowed anxiously. "If we need to seek shelter then perhaps we should ask RainClan or FrostClan. They've been friendlier to us as of late."
Mousekit glanced up as his father. The kit had absolutely no idea what was going on, but he was confident that it wasn't any good.
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Post by Jaystar on Aug 4, 2008 11:34:43 GMT -5
Jaystar let out several strong coughs, "Very well, Rockfang check and see if all the warriors are out and apprentices" He ordered his deputy between coughs. "Scarletmoon, is every cat out of the nursery?" He rasped
Scarletmoon nodded.
"Good" Jaystar felt himself becomming weaker, but remained tried to remain calm for the clan.
ooc| Just say the cats are all out.
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Post by Tiger on Aug 4, 2008 11:41:42 GMT -5
"Quailpaw's out and she's the only apprentice," Rockfang meowed. "I'll see if the warriors are out too." She padded over to the warriors' den and poked her head in. The deputy sniffed around to make sure that the only scents in there were those remaining after the cats had evacuated. "Everyone's out!" she yowled, padding over to return to the group.
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Post by ;lost&insecure; on Aug 4, 2008 11:50:17 GMT -5
Moonstream grasped Dawnkit in her mouth, realizing that if she carried, Dawnkit, she couldn't carry her herbs. She deserted the herbs and hurried out of the camp with the black and silver she-kit in her mouth. The fire made her eyes water, and her throat burn.
Brackenstripe coughed, the smoke choking his airway. He looked over at Quailpaw and the other younger warriors, who were also having the same problem. [ooc: Sorry if I'm powerplaying, but I expect all the cats are coughing due to the smoke...] He padded over to Rockfang hesitantly, since the she-cat didn't particularly like the pale golden tabby, but he needed to know. "Where are we going?"
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Post by Jaystar on Aug 4, 2008 11:57:59 GMT -5
Jaystar started coughing uncontrollablly, but after a few minutes he managed to stop. "We must go to Rainclan, we'll have more luck getting help from them than from Beachclan" He coughed again.
Scarletmoon nodded "We need to leave, Now" He meowed ur gantly to Jaystar, fear in his eyes grew as he saw the flames comming closer and closer to camp.
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Post by Lexie on Aug 4, 2008 12:18:08 GMT -5
Shadowsoul coughed and ran next to her mate, her fur wasn't leaving his pelt any time soon. She had Rainkit in her jaws. "Father? What's going on?" she asked as she woke up.
"Well, there's a fire!" Shadowsoul meowed scared under her breath.
Redwind had her mother against her shoudler. Browntail had Twilightkit in his jaws and was behind his mom. "Owlspot? Owlspot?" Redwind called. "Jaystar? I don't see Owlspot!" she meowed, scared out of her fur. "I don't see Dragonpaw either!" Browntail called.
Dragonpaw woke up in the apprentice's den. "Hello?" he wailed. He saw nothing but smoke. "Help! Anyone? Jaystar!" he cried.
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Post by Jaystar on Aug 4, 2008 12:23:14 GMT -5
Jaystar's eyes widened. "Great Starclan he's in the apprentices' den!" He darted back into the camp coughing wildly.
"Dragonpaw?!" He tried speaking, but his voice was overwhelemed by smoke. He noticed movement, and relized it was Dragonpaw. He grabbed the apprentice by the scruff and raced out of camp, still coughing uncontrollably."Rockfang we have no choice, cross the river!" he ordered
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Post by Tiger on Aug 4, 2008 12:55:29 GMT -5
Rockfang sighed. "Fine. After we get over the river, we'll head to RainClan territory. She coughed a few times to clear most of the smoke from her eyes and yowled, "AquaClan! Make sure everybody's out and follow me! Leave no cat behind!" Slowly she started to pad in the direction of the Rushing River.
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Post by Jaystar on Aug 4, 2008 13:07:10 GMT -5
Jaystar started breathing heavily and took the lead. He had no idea if he could make it across the river when they got to it.
Scarletmoon stayed close beside his mate, not letting her nor the kits out of his sight. When they made it to the river, Jaystar started to worry. Most of his clan knew how to swim, but he was becoming weaker.
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Post by Lexie on Aug 4, 2008 13:13:21 GMT -5
Redwind stopped. "Browntail, take mother and go! I have to find Owlspot!" she murmured. Browntail didn't say a word and walked his mom quickly across the Rushing River. The river's current was becoming quick. "Mom hurry!" he meowed. Scarletbreath quickly padded across the river and fell to the ground once they came out of the water.
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Post by Tiger on Aug 4, 2008 13:16:30 GMT -5
Quailpaw bounded up to Jaystar. "Dad, are you okay?" she mewed, making eye contact with her father. "I don't think we've had any rain for at least a half-moon. The River can't be that high. I'll go first, if you like. I can swim well."
"She does have a point, Jaystar," Rockfang agreed. "Quailpaw is from BeachClan. Who ever heard of a BeachClanner who can't swim?"
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Post by Jaystar on Aug 4, 2008 13:19:00 GMT -5
Jaystar nodded, unable to speak clearly. The smoke had filled his lungs, making it even harder for him to breathe. "Go on" He wheezed.
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Post by Tiger on Aug 4, 2008 13:23:05 GMT -5
Quailpaw frowned slightly. "Actually, I think I'll help you over." She flexed her muscles. Although Jaystar was larger than her, she was still a strong swimmer.
Rockfang jogged off to the river. "Keep your heads down! Smoke rises!" She plunged into the water and awkwardly began to paddle her way across.
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Post by Jaystar on Aug 4, 2008 13:35:35 GMT -5
Jaystar nodded "Very well, I just hope Icestar will be merciful" He coughed. "Hurry, we must cross now!" Jaystar ordered seeing the flames coming closer and closer still.
ooc| how about Quietshadow and Larchpaw were out collecting herbs when Aquaclan crossed?
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Post by Tiger on Aug 4, 2008 13:54:21 GMT -5
ooc: That sounds good. :3
bic: Rockfang arrived on the opposite bank, coughing from a combination of water and smoke. She shook off her fur, looking unusually fluffy. "Come on!"
Quailpaw stretched her legs so it would be easier for Jaystar to lean his shoulder on hers. "Moonstream, can you help me?" she mewed. "I'm not tall enough."
Quietshadow lifted his head and sniffed the air, dropping the pile of daisy leaves at his feet. "Larchpaw, do you smell smoke?" He lifted his head and sniffed again. "Judging by the wind, I'd say it's coming from...AquaClan territory?" We have to help.
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Post by Jaystar on Aug 4, 2008 14:03:01 GMT -5
Larchpaw turned his head in the direction of the smoke. "Quietshadow, look!" His eyes widened as he looked to the river. Aquaclan cats were pouring over into Beachclan territory, Jaystar having to be led by an apprentice, and he did not look good.
Jaystar collasped into coughing fits as he landed on the other side of the river.
Reluctantly, Scarletmoon padded through the water, being careful not to drop Mousekit.
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Post by Tiger on Aug 4, 2008 14:16:24 GMT -5
Quietshadow sniffed the air once more. "I don't think it's an invasion. They don't look too good. Judging by the smell I'd say that AquaClan has a fire." He picked up the bundle of herbs at his feet and trotted over to the group of cats slowly arriving on BeachClan's bank. "Larchpaw, come here," he meowed, sitting down next to Quailpaw. "Is Jaystar all right?"
The apprentice shrugged. "I don't know."
"Fetch Moonstream for me, please."
"Will do." She padded over to the river's edge and yelled across it. "Moonstream, get over here fast! Quietshadow wants you!"
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Post by Jaystar on Aug 4, 2008 14:20:44 GMT -5
Jaystar continud coughing, unable to speak or breathe.
Larchpaw eyes padded quickly over to his father. "Queitshadow shouldn't we move them all closer to land? I can see the flames coming closer" Larchpaw worried.
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Post by Tiger on Aug 4, 2008 14:25:02 GMT -5
Quietshadow nodded. "It's not imperative. Once we get everyone okay to travel we'll get them out of here. But for now, this will do. The fire can't get over the river. Did we bring any honey with us?" The medicine cat flicked his tail and looked around as all of AquaClan poured onto the shore surrounding them.
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Post by Jaystar on Aug 4, 2008 14:32:42 GMT -5
"Here's some" Larchpaw grabbed a leaf with honey on it he was going to bring back to camp. "Here Jaystar, swallow this" He put it down by his father
Jaystar opened his eyes, clouded and watery from the smoke. He licked the honey and felt it soothe his throat, but did nothing for his coughing.
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Post by Tiger on Aug 4, 2008 14:47:55 GMT -5
"Make sure you bring a lot of honey!" Quietshadow called after his apprentice.
Rockfang sat down at the bank, watching AquaClan proceed over. "Everyone all right?" she asked. "Remember, heads down." She took a sip of river water and sighed contentedly, the liquid soothing her smoke-irritated throat.
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Post by Jaystar on Aug 4, 2008 14:54:04 GMT -5
Larchpaw found a honey comb, and brought it back. "Here, where should I start?" He asked his mentor
Jaystar still layed on the ground, coughing harshily. His breaths were staggered his throat starting to hurt worse.
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Post by ;lost&insecure; on Aug 4, 2008 17:48:18 GMT -5
Moonstream paddled strongly across the river, having learned from her mother, Rain. She kept Dawnkit high above the water. she set her down softly before rushing over to Quietshadow, who was tending to Jaystar. "Oh StarClan... I'll soak some moss in the river." She found some moss, dipping it into the river. The silver she-cat brought it back over to her leader. She turned back to the Clan. "I don't think any of them got burned, but maybe I should check on them as well." As a twelve moon old medicine cat, having been deserted by her mentor early, and never being caught in a fire, she was scared out of her mind. Act calm for the Clan. They need you. "I need to check on Redwind, she should be kitting soon." She padded over to the rusty colored she-cat. "Redwind, are you OK?"
Brackenstripe looked across the river fearfully. I thought we were going to RainClan! I thought I would be able to Rainwing... He put a paw in the river, jerking it out due to the temperature. The water was freezing! He looked back at their territory, watching the fire ravage through his home. He closed his eyes and leaped into the river, making it half way across before he actually had to swim. He churned his paws, keeping his eyes shut. He felt sand beneath his paws and scrambled up the bank. He shook himself, coughing, letting the water spray everywhere. Luckily, nobody was close enough to get hit.
[ooc:] Sorry I couldn't help Jaystar across the river...I've been busy...[/ooc]
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Post by heartnet on Aug 4, 2008 18:37:01 GMT -5
Ooc: Jeez, I've been so busy, and i just now caught sight of this board. xD;
Stormstrike coughed, his gray fur now darker and almost black from the smoke and ash. He padded towards Rockfang, since he could see his leader was in bad shape. His injury from the battle had healed as well as it could, but he still limped ever so slightly and he had a small crescent moon shaped scar from it. "Anything I can do to help?" he asked his deputy, his eyes full of concern for his leader and clan. "Are we going to Beachclan or Rainclan? I can go ahead to either one to tell them we're coming." he offered.
Rainwhisker's back was covered in ash, but her belly and most of her fur was clean and dripping wet. She shook, trying not to get the others as much. Then she padded over to her apprentice, giving her a tired, but praising smile. "Good job Quailpaw, it was brave of you helping Jaystar over and staying calm in this situation."
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Post by Cheshire on Aug 4, 2008 20:13:52 GMT -5
Snowfur was still on AquaClan territory, he was hunting. He scented the air. A fire? That's the last thing AquaClan needs, or any clan for that matter. He scented the air, trying to see if he could pick up his clan's scent. They're on the other side of the river. He headed towards the river, hoping on making it. The fire was right behind him, burning everything in it's path too. Well there goes AquaClan's home. Suddenly he started coughing and weezing. Next thing he knew he was on the ground, still weezing and coughing. He was so close to the river, and the fire was so close to him. I have to get up! He got up, not knowing how he got on the ground. He started to run towards the river again. Once the river was in sight he kicked up speed, once he was at the river he leaped, managing to get at least a little bit more than half way across. He had somehow managed to get to the other side. Once he had got to dry land, he sat down and started to wheez and cough even more. I breathed in too much smoke!
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Post by Tiger on Aug 4, 2008 20:22:50 GMT -5
"Stay for a bit, please," Rockfang meowed, voice becoming more hoarse with each syllable uttered. "Snowfur looks like he's in bad shape. Everyone else--except Jaystar--is okay as they can be right now. Can you go over and try to get him to drink some--cough--water? I'll just take a quick look around to--cough--make sure everyone's--cough--all right." She coughed a few more times and then started to pad through the group, head dropped near the ground in order to inhale as little smoke as possible.
"Thanks, Rainfeather. I couldn't not help Jaystar, after all, he's the leader and I'm his daughter." The apprentice smirked and glanced at her mentor, taking note of the ash on her fur. "Since when was your pelt two-toned?"
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