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Post by heartnet on Aug 2, 2008 12:05:25 GMT -5
Finally the cats from the Gathering padded back into camp, Woodpaw and Hawkstar bringing up the rear. Hawkstar was dead on his paws, but he needed to check on his warriors first. He padded into the Medicine Cat Den, catching sight of Spottedfrost and Wolfheart sleeping soundly beside each other. He smiled with relief, then went over to Dawnwhisker. "So they're doing okay?" he asked, nodding towards the two. "And Orchidtail?"
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Post by miss apple on Aug 2, 2008 12:56:28 GMT -5
"Hawkstar," Dawnwhisker greeted the leader warmly. She indicated they should step outside the medicine den to talk so as not to disturb the sleepers.
Once outside, Dawnwhisker filled Hawkstar in on Spottedfrost and Wolfheart's condition. "They should both recover quickly, I think. However, the badger was only blinded by Wolfheart. It could still be a threat to the Clan." She also told him she was waiting for Sootpaw to return so she could go check in on Orchidtail. So far, things had been quiet in the nursery that evening, but the kits could be coming soon. Changing the subject, she inquired "How did things go at the Gathering?"
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Post by heartnet on Aug 2, 2008 19:00:16 GMT -5
Hawkstar followed Dawnwhisker obediently, ready to hear what the she-cat had to say. He nodded at her news. "That's good, and yes, I warned the other cats about it at the Gathering. We'll still be careful, extra with the kits on the way." he said, glancing over his shoulder. "Sootpaw should be here shortly, she was towards the back of the group, but she might just be getting a quick bite to eat." he said, then smiled at her question about the Gathering. "It was well, though it seems Icestar and Jaystar are at it again. Seems they had a fight over a cat going from Beachclan to Aquaclan. They almost had us stuck at the Gathering all night!" he said sighing and yawning tiredly.
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Post by lord of all yellow mice on Aug 2, 2008 19:50:44 GMT -5
Woodpaw limped back into the camp with Hawkstar, wanting nothing more than to rest. He really hoped his paw wasn't infected; it had been aching for a whole day now, and he was having trouble putting pressure on it without wincing. He considered telling Dawnwhisker about it, but it seemed she had enough on her paws at the moment with Wolfheart, Spottedfrost and Orchidtail. Instead, he headed for the apprentices' den.
Sootpaw hurried into camp after the rest of the group. "Sorry, I kinda wandered off." In running, she'd accidentally separated herself from the BeachClan cats. "Dawnwhisker, how are things going?"
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Post by miss apple on Aug 2, 2008 20:14:26 GMT -5
"Welcome back, Sootpaw!" mewed Dawnwhisker eagerly. "It's been an exciting night around here, but I'm glad you were able to go to the Gathering. Wolfheart finally woke up and took some herbs. He's got quite a headache, but his wound hasn't split open. Spottedfrost is having trouble sleeping. I think she's just terribly high-strung after the ordeal with the badger. I gave her some poppy seeds, but she's still complaining. Could you take some crushed chamomile to her. I've got to make a quick run to the nursery and check on Orchidtail." And, before Sootpaw had a chance to blink, Dawnwhisker scurried over to the nursery.
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Post by lord of all yellow mice on Aug 2, 2008 21:03:30 GMT -5
"Um, o-" Sootpaw began, but Dawnwhisker was already on her way to the nursey. She seemed in an awful hurry - should Sootpaw have offered to stay in camp to help care for the cats, rather than go to the Gathering? She sighed, and headed for the medicine cat den. Chamomile, chamomile... She searched the stores for the plant. White flowers, right? No... maybe we already have some crushed up. "Ah... here," she meowed aloud, finally finding what she was looking for. She scooped the herb into a leaf, holding it gently between her jaws. Now... should I check with Dawnwhisker to make sure I've got the right thing? She emerged from the hollow, her eyes scanning the camp for the medicine cat. But she's so busy... Anyway, I'm pretty sure I can recognize chamomile by now. She padded back into the den, where Spottedfrost and Wolfheart were. I don't want to wake them up... What should I do?
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Post by ;lost&insecure; on Aug 2, 2008 21:53:44 GMT -5
Spottedfrost heard footsteps coming toward her and she opened her eyes. "Are those for me? Thank StarClan. I can't seem to get to sleep. I'm tired, my eyelids feel like they're about to collapse, but I can't seem to get to sleep!" She looked up at Sootpaw expectingly. "What kind of herb is that?"
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Post by lord of all yellow mice on Aug 3, 2008 20:03:31 GMT -5
Sootpaw's fur settled down in relief as she heard Spottedfrost speak. So I won't have to wake her up after all... "Oh, um, this is chamomile," she told her half-sister softly, and nudged the leaf toward her. "Try some, it should help." She glanced awkwardly at Wolfheart, who was sleeping next to her. "He's doing okay?"
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Post by ;lost&insecure; on Aug 3, 2008 20:35:36 GMT -5
Spottedfrost looked fondly at Wolfheart's sleeping form. "Yes, I believe he's doing just fine." She licked his ear lightly. She turned back to Sootpaw. "Chamomile? What's chamomile?" The chocolate tabby ate it up, only gagging a little. "Herbs stink." She lay back down beside her friend.
"You're doing a wonderful job as a medicine cat, you know. I'm sure Featherfoot would be proud. Of us both, I think. But she wasn't too fond of me as it was.."
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Post by lord of all yellow mice on Aug 4, 2008 16:09:02 GMT -5
"Chamomile's a kinda white flower-thing." Sootpaw wasn't brilliant at explaining. "It calms you, I think." She watched Spottedfrost nervously, remembering their first meeting. We're sisters. "She got mad at me, too, when I told her I was going back to RainClan," she meowed, looking down. "Thanks." She glanced toward the entrance of the den. "I'd better get back to Dawnwhisker and see if there's anything else she needs me to do - she's pretty busy."
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Post by miss apple on Aug 4, 2008 16:55:29 GMT -5
Dawnwhisker nearly ran right into Sootpaw as she entered the medicine den. "Oh, sorry! My fault," she mumbled through the two mice in her jaws. "Here, I brought us something to eat. We better eat while we can. It could be a busy night if those kits come soon." Dawnwhisker was getting tired, but she was clearly excited about the kits. "We should also try to get a little sleep... if that's possible," she grinned, and she devoured her mouse in a few bites.
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Post by ;lost&insecure; on Aug 4, 2008 17:32:47 GMT -5
Spottedfrost watched Dawnwhisker and Sootpaw eating the mice. Her stomach grumbled quietly, but when she looked toward the food Rainwing had brought her and Wolfheart, she felt herself become queasy. She put her head in her paws, her mind swimming nauseatingly. She closed her eyes, but all she could see was fear. Fear and blood. She wouldn't sleep. There was no way that the chocolate tabby was going to get to sleep. She tossed again, accidently bumping Wolfheart. She held her breath, waiting to see if Wolfheart would stir. Did I wake him? I hope not...
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Post by heartnet on Aug 4, 2008 18:42:32 GMT -5
Wolfheart stirred slightly, blinking slowly, turning his head to Spottedfrost. "Spottedfrost..? What's the matter, can't sleep?" he asked quietly, a soft smile on his face. He licked her ear, yawning. "What's bothering you?"
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Post by Redcloud on Aug 4, 2008 21:00:52 GMT -5
Owlfoot padded into camp, panting heavily. Running all the way from Fourtrees to camp was quite tedious, especially with Honeyfrost following him like a rabid badger intent on tearing him to shreds. He shook his head, throwing the thoughts of badgers from his head. The problem with the badger possibly still in their territory was a problem. He lifted his head and looked back, wiating for Honeyfrost, a warm smile on his face.
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Post by ;lost&insecure; on Aug 4, 2008 21:14:41 GMT -5
Spottedfrost hissed at herself. "Sorry for waking you," she mumbled. She felt her face heat up. "No I can't sleep. I feel sick to my stomach, but I didn't before. I feel fine otherwise." The chocolate tabby huffed in frustration. "All I can think about is that darned badger. The badger and blood." She put her head in her paws miserably.
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Post by heartnet on Aug 4, 2008 21:47:49 GMT -5
Wolfheart chuckled, nuzzling her shoulder warmly. "It's fine." he blinked and chuckled softly, shaking his head. "Don't worry so much. We're safe for now, and when we're healthy again, then we can worry about the badger. Now try to get some sleep, for me?" he asked, concern lacing his friendly voice. Then he laid his head down across her paws, yawning and closing his eyes.
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Post by á£Îmaý---♫♥ on Aug 5, 2008 3:53:34 GMT -5
Honeyfrost arrived at camp, her sides heaving. "Ah! So the RainClan deputy has a few tricks? How else could you have beaten me?" She gave a breathy laugh and slowly padded over to him. She took a few deep breaths and drank in Owlfoot's scent in the process. She felt so blissfully happy. She was so tired. That last race had cost her. She couldn't wait to go to the den and sleep until sunhigh. You owe Owlfoot a mouse remember? You'll have to go hunting, she reminded herself. She yawned and arched her back.
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Post by ;lost&insecure; on Aug 5, 2008 8:09:24 GMT -5
Spottedfrost put her head in her paws as well, watching as Wolfheart did the same. He closed his eyes, but she kept hers open. Yes, the chamomile had relaxed her but her thoughts were still making her sick. The den was swimming before her and she closed her eyes, sickeningly. She moved closer to Wolfheart and stayed there all night.
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Post by Redcloud on Aug 5, 2008 16:00:41 GMT -5
Owlfoot smiled at her, panting heavily. "I do know a few things," he gasped, his mouth dry. "You look tired. You should go get some rest. I'm going to see if everyone got home safely," he mewed, her scent seeming to renew his energy.
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Post by lord of all yellow mice on Aug 5, 2008 23:50:15 GMT -5
Sootpaw ate her mouse slowly, thinking over all that had happened - the badger attack, her talk with the other medicine cats, the strange tension between Icestar and Jaystar at the Gathering... what was going on between BeachClan and AquaClan? And would it end up affecting RainClan as well? By the time she'd eaten the last of the mouse, Spottedfrost and Wolfheart appeared to be asleep. "Is there anything else we need to do before we sleep?" she asked Dawnwhisker quietly. "Should we check on Orchidtail again?"
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Post by miss apple on Aug 6, 2008 7:44:27 GMT -5
"Well...," Dawnwhisker whispered to Sootpaw, "I think our best bet is to curl up and get some sleep. I just checked in on Orchidtail before I got the mice. She was asleep, I think. Anyway, I asked Hawkstar to let us know if Orchidtail needed anything. He was headed in there to be with her. Hopefully, he's getting some rest, too. He looked exhausted!" She licked her paws then swiped one across her face for a quick wash before retiring to her mossy bed.
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Post by lord of all yellow mice on Aug 6, 2008 16:04:20 GMT -5
Sootpaw pulled herself up, and padded softly after her mentor. She couldn't wait for Orchidtail's kits - she wondered what they'd be like, and who would mentor them. Maybe we'll become friends! Thinking cheerful thoughts, she curled up in her nest.
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Post by á£Îmaý---♫♥ on Aug 8, 2008 1:01:37 GMT -5
Honeyfrost gave a breathy laugh and dipped her head to Owlfoot. "Whatever you say mighty deputy. To the den I go!" She turned and bounded away. It seemed that it was impossible for Honeyfrost to simply walk.
Tussockpaw curled up in his nest beside his sister. "Jaystar and Icestar started arguing," he whispered to her," And there's lots of new apprentices for the other Clans. Apart from FrostClan, they only have Skypaw."
"RainClan will have new apprentices soon," Maplepaw murmured," Orchidtail's kits are due any day now. Myabe even tonight!"
"Wow. Do you think I'll get to mentor one?"
The ginger she-cat smiled but shook her head. "You're not even a warrior yet."
"Hmpf"
"Oh!" Desertflower gasped," Is Orchidtail expecting her kits soon?" As RainClan's only existing Queen she felt it was her duty to help the dainty she-cat when it came to handling kits.
occ://When Goldenkit's app is up, Dawnwhisker and Sootpaw will have something to do. C:
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Post by Redcloud on Aug 10, 2008 0:35:20 GMT -5
Owlfoot chuckled before turning. He stopped, his legs wobbling from sudden exhaustion. He turned his head, looking back toward the den. His head bobbed slightly before he turned and padded after Honeyfrost. He needed to get up early anyway. He needed to organize the dawn patrol.
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