Loners & Rogues/Roleplay/Archive 16

Diva flattened her ears slightly. "Oh, right, sorry," stepping back, she released the white she-cat and studied the two newcomers before her with narrowed eyes, ruffling her pelt slightly. 00:18, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
Amazon let her quick instinct overtake her. "Amazon." The tabby immediately lashed her paws out. Her green eyes flashed and she suddenly thought of someone and froze. She was like this, that she-cat. Always one to surprise me. 00:22, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
Ariadne stood up, shaking out her pelt.--- Otrera ducked the blows, keeping her grip on the other she-cat firm. " I know... you've been asking around about some group, I want to know why." Want the ball 00:25, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
"Why would I, a simply rogue, gather a bunch of females to go kick some tom butt?" The tabby purred with amusement. "To kick tom butt and prove the might of females, of course." She lashed out once more, this time with her claws unsheathed. 00:29, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
Kopano felt a set of eyes on him and turned to see Claidette watching him. He hadn't talked to her in moons. Yet, his feelings for had grown distant. She wasn't really his close friend anymore. More like an acquaintance. Sighing the massive leader turned and leapt down from his perch. — Ryewhisker
 00:31, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
Otrera flipped over backwards, but the claws snagged her fur. The wiry she-cat landed in a crouch, eyes flashing.      " Oh, you don't even want to try this, kitty. If you want to prove the might of the females, don't attack one." Want the ball 00:34, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
Pyria walked along, minding her own business and keeping to herself per usual. She liked life in this faction, here she was respected and not tormented by any pesky brothers by the name of Aquilan. She walked with her head held high and tail waving, feeling rather peaceful at the moment.---- Diva tugged at her collar, irritated. She wanted the dumb shiny thing off. 00:43, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
Callisto sat grooming herself, tongue swishing through her short brown fur.--- Otrera's head snapped up at the movement. A rather nasty look in her eyes, she asked, " do you want that off?" Want the ball 00:46, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
Kopano watched Pyria silently making his way through the throng of cats. His gaze went to Marna, who still seemed angry at him. He had killed her mate, Yevon. Sighing the massive tom made his way to Callisto. She seemed bored. — Ryewhisker
 01:02, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
Otrera lunged forwards, paws placed on Diva's chest. Her teeth latched onto the collar. As she pushed Diva down, she pulled the collar up.--- Callisto looked up. " What?" Want the ball 01:03, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
The massive tom had thought really hard on who he'd choose. Pyria and Callisto had been the too two. Both were beautiful mollies and very respectable. "Excuse me?" He snapped eyes narrowed. — Ryewhisker
 01:07, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
Settling down, Pyria closed her eyes, drifting into thought.---- Diva gritted her teeth, pulling away. 01:09, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
Ariadne blinked in shock at Otrera's sudden lunge.--- Callisto stared. " I said, what. As in, what do you want?"--- Otrera gave a painful jerk to the collar, muscles on her jaw straining. Want the ball 01:12, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
Kopano wrinkled his nose before laughing. "You have guts," the black tom commented. Milo sat watching the two talk. — Ryewhisker
 01:20, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
Callisto remained cool. " Thanks, I rather hoped you think so," the tabby she-cat said sarcastically, tucking her feet tighter to her body.  Want the ball 01:22, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
Kopano shook his head. "I'll have you know I have already decided who I shall betroth myself too," he stated. Milo glanced towards Callisto and back at Kopano, the tension in the air was thick enough to cut. — Ryewhisker
 01:27, June 29, 2016 (UTC) 
Amazon's ears pricked. "That's some skills there." She heard a satisfying tearing sound and her tail flicked. "C'mon, we got work to do if this thing is gonna last." 01:30, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
Otrera gave a final tug, the collar ripping up and being flung several feet away. The black she-cat turned to Amazon. " We're going with it? A group of she-cats?"--- Callisto frowned. " Okay. Who is it?" Want the ball 01:36, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
"Sure, I guess." Amazon lashed her tail. No, no, why, why...Get off my mind you dumb little attractive she-cat! The tabby's eyes closed for a moment as she thought of her...well, she had to admit, that someone had appeared as her love interest for a while.. 01:43, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
Kopano opened his mouth to speak, but was interrupted by Marna, "What would he care, he's heartless. Betrothing himself to a molly." THe harsh glare of his once beloved sister had him narrowing and heart pounding as he grew angry. — Ryewhisker
 01:52, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
Diva gasped for air as she was freed from her collar.---- Pyria soon rose to her paws in a stretch, growing hungry. She was yet to eat that day, but had been too caught up in her duty. Perhaps she'd eat and then hunt. 02:03, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
Kopano left Callisto without a word. The massive tom had thought really hard and had decided on who he thought was best. "With great thought, I have decided who I will choose as my mate," the black tom called out his voice echoing. The tom turned to glance at Marna who glared at him. — Ryewhisker
 02:11, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
Otrera spat the remnants out of her mouth. Without another glance at Diva, she looked at Amazon. " I'm with you. What will we be called? How will we operate?"--- Ariadne slunk forwards. " My clowder used to operate on a rankings structure."--- Callisto simply stared, looking curious, but not overly interested. Want the ball 02:14, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
Pyria looked up as her leader made an announcement. What now, more enemies for her to defeat, threatening their borders? Whatever the task, she'd do it, she'd face anyone. But she was surprised to hear that it wasn't about that, rather betrothal. 02:17, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
Otrera thought for a moment. The Otreras, the Ariadnes, the Divas... they didn't have the same ring. Reluctantly, she agreed. " Very well... I'd like to be one of those three leaders. We- we will have a Beta and a Gamma, acting as advisors. Then battlers, then patrollers- the backup battlers. The Omega will be the worst of all." Want the ball 02:31, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
Kopano sighed feeling his chest clench painfully. "I have chosen a worthy cat who has worked hard to get where she us. No matter her past nor her future. I hope that she'll stand by my side. Pyria, you have been chosen as my mate." He said now falling silent. — Ryewhisker
 02:26, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
Callisto nodded slowly, tail swishing side to side lazily. She knew she wouldn't be chosen- her sharp attitude threw many off. Want the ball 02:31, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
After he leapt down
Pyria blinked up in surprise. Betrothed, like, forced with this guy...? She closed her eyes, going silent. "Yes, sir...." She was used to be forced into things, but she would serve her purpose. If her leader wished for this, then she would obey. 02:34, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
Afterwards, Kopano waved Pyria over. "I want you to understand that I'm not forcing you into anything." He paused. "Until your comfortable being around me you may stay in your den as an adviser." — Ryewhisker
 02:54, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
The adviser lowered her head obediently to show her respect and submission. His words made her feel much more comfortable, knowing she'd have her space for a while. "Yes sir, and thank you, sir." 02:57, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
"Pyria, call me Kopano." He said. "Your my mate now, not my subject." He murmured eyes closed. — Ryewhisker
 03:05, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
She flattened her pale ginger ears in embarrassment. "Oh, I'm sorry s- er, Kopano." She murmured, shuffling awkwardly. "I'll just...be in my den." 03:09, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
After a while talking. Hirondelle left Scorchflame, now in a bad mood. I swear was trying to like, stalk me or something. Scorchflame can leave me alone, for all I care. -- 05:49, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
The massive tom watched her leave before turning towards his own den. After finally laying in his nest his thoughts went immediately to Pyria. Would she ever love him? His thoughts went to Marna and how he had killed Gabriel. The large tom curled up before closing his eyes. Meanwhile, Marna was outside of camp her pelt soaked from her swim. She had been angry that her brother had forced Pyria to being with him, but she would think about honor and how she'd bear kits made of royalty. — Ryewhisker
 15:35, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
Diva listened quietly, stretching out her neck to get used to the fact that she had no collar.---- Pyria retreated into her den without another word, settling down in her nest calmly before resting her head on her white paws. 20:20, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
Amazon nodded her agreement. "A trio, maybe? Of leaders?" The tabby closed her eyes and chuckled. "I personally would like one of those leader roles." 20:35, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
Kopano hadn't been able to sleep at all and began to make his way out of camp towards te Egyptians border. The large tom lashed his tail as he felt his pace speeding up and kept his mind on having a steady breath. As his speed continued to increase and he finally crosseye on the horizon. The black to felt the wind coursing through his pelt and finally stopped stopped. — Ryewhisker
 20:51, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
(Egyptians have no border, they just wander all over as a group) Diva went silent once more, getting lost in thought. She eventually spoke with a slightly dreamy look. "This Beta position sounds quite...interesting."---- Pyria had no trouble with sleeping. She eventually rolled onto her back and curled into a slight ball, her flanks rising and falling slowly. She slept peacefully, but did not dream that night. 21:06, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
"Maybe I'll stand with this one here." Amazon's tail flicked towards Otrera. "And one more, but I'd like to wait until we find the right one to stand beside us." The tabby briefly thought of her former love interest and blinked a few times. -- Derby, meanwhile, hunted near the group of she-cats, unaware that they were nearby. 21:14, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
Kopano sighed as he realized where he was. It wasn't far from camp, but if Kopano did this right he could claim quite a bit of land. With this news he made his way back to camp. Once he got back to camp he threw his idea into plan. — Ryewhisker
 21:32, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
The adviser was still sleeping, for she had been very exhausted. She hadn't slept the night before, not only had she been unable to make herself sleep, but she had been up hunting as well.---- Diva said nothing, rather twitched her whiskers. 21:38, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
Otrera nodded at Diva. " I think you can be Beta- you have spirit and battle prowess," the black she-cat sniffed rather scornfully at Ariadne, who straightened up indignantly. " You, on the other hand, let yourself be taken by surprise. That's not the making of a good fighter." She then stiffened. " Who's there?" Want the ball 22:36, June 29, 2016 (UTC)
Remus woke with patches of fur missing. Sighing the smoke tom looked around as his gaze caught a squirrel. Crouching he went to leap for until a blurry cat leaped by snagging the squirrel. "Hey!" Remus growled. — Ryewhisker
 02:15, June 30, 2016 (UTC)
James strutted around thinking he was better than everyone.--- Araidne let another crooked grin spread over her features. " You're right." Want the ball 02:17, June 30, 2016 (UTC)
After giving up on a meal, Remus made his way along the trail. Not realizing he would come across James. — Ryewhisker
 02:19, June 30, 2016 (UTC)
The black tom's nose twitched as he smelled something. Quickly, he ducked underneath a patch of undergrowth to see who was coming--- Wormbutt- sorry, Peter- perched on a fence. Want the ball 02:20, June 30, 2016 (UTC)
A snarl rippled in Sirius' throat as he chased another feline up a tree, sitting down there like a dog as he waited for this fool to climb down. His close friends said he was barking mad...it seemed that at times they were very much right. 02:21, June 30, 2016 (UTC)
Amazon's tail fluffed up. "...Someone. They've got to be an unsuspecting target." Derby, meanwhile, heard the voices of others. Who's over there? The Bengal calmly slid into the bushes, letting her tail flick over the leaves as to draw attention. 02:23, June 30, 2016 (UTC)
Remus sniffed before smiling. "Aww, come on. Why hide?" He called to James bowing his head. — Ryewhisker
 03:10, June 30, 2016 (UTC) 
Amazon's ears pricked, and on instinct, she tackled the bushes, feeling fur meet her sheathed claws. The tabby quickly managed to drag the bengal out. "Hey - Hey!"
She pawed at Amazon aggressively. "Let me go!" She attempted to pull away from the group, but the tabby in front of her clearly had no intent on doing so. "Fine." A sigh. "Derby's the name, now why did you pull me out of the bushes?"
Meanwhile, Lapis finally managed to exit Clan territory. She knew she couldn't go much farther - despite the herbs put on her wounds, she still felt painful stings. Exhausted from pain and her long day, she curled up in a ball, nestled in between two tree roots. 11:25, July 4, 2016 (UTC)
(Stormver, can we just say the Amazons are formed right after you sort out Derby? It's taking a looong time) James pranced out of the bushes, studying Remus. " You're a sight."--- Otrera spat at Derby's feet. " Because you were in them. We are the Amazons." Want the ball 14:09, July 4, 2016 (UTC)
(sure thing) Derby growled, her eyes narrowing. "A group of females, eh? Maybe to prove the worth of females?" Amazon lashed her tail against the ground. "Of course, why else?" I feel like someone else is near...maybe, just maybe..it's her? The tabby avoided Derby's gaze, her thoughts briefly on her love interest. If she's nearby...maybe she's willing to join us? Maybe she's a better one than I thought.. 14:32, July 4, 2016 (UTC)
Otrera studied Derby. " Are you a good fighter?" Want the ball 15:19, July 4, 2016 (UTC)
"I guess." Derby shrugged. Amazon, meanwhile, continued to avoid the bengal's gaze. What was her name again..? 16:02, July 4, 2016 (UTC)
(justgonnaskipaheadalittie,hopeyoudon'tmind) Derby had been allowed to join as a Patroller. Now established, Otrera was drilling Ariadne and Derby, trying to improve their fighting techniques. Want the ball 16:50, July 4, 2016 (UTC)
Diva was trying to clean things up, oraganizing the dens as she was assigned to do. She had been selected as Beta, to her surprise, and felt quite proud of her accomplishment. She was no longer a kittypet, but a responsible and powerful rogue, bred for showing, but born with power. 19:30, July 4, 2016 (UTC)
Ariadne felt her muscles burn and numb, a terrible sensation that made her want to quit and cry. She might've had, Otrera not been breathing down her neck all the time. " More power!" the black she-cat spat as Ariadne swiped at her for the fiftieth time. " Drive your shoulder into it! You're weak, you're pathetic." Want the ball 19:51, July 4, 2016 (UTC)
Derby struggled against Amazon, the latter able to throw the bengal off easily. "Again, and this time, don't be so tense! You've got a lot of power in that frame, but you gotta let those muscles relax a bit!" The tabby once again thought of her love interest. Oh, wait, that's right...Her name was..Lapis, right? She leaped out of the way as Derby attempted to tackle her again. Yeah, that's right, Lapis. 20:31, July 4, 2016 (UTC)
Ariadne glowered.--- Otrera lowered her voice so only the white cat in front of her could hear. " I'm not saying it to make you cry, I'm saying it to make you better. You're slender and wiry, but you have no power. When you're up against a stronger opponent, all the hits you can get in will have to count. Build up your strength and you can take down anyone. Now," the black cat flicked her tail towards a section of old, soft wood. " Twenty more hits and you can call it a day." Want the ball 20:34, July 4, 2016 (UTC)
Derby tried to leap at Amazon again, this time able to hold on. "Better," the tabby growled, starting to buck. "Didn't expect that, huh?" The leader raised an eyebrow, and the bengal grunted in response. 20:39, July 4, 2016 (UTC)
Otrera went back into the main camp, dipping her head slightly in acknowledgement to Diva. The camp was on a slightly raised hill, allowing the Amazons to have a good view of anyone trying to attack them. She ducked into the leaders den and then walked right back out. Otrera had to be constantly working. She began to claw a few random clumps of moss into nests, and then deposited then down inside a den. Want the ball 20:43, July 4, 2016 (UTC)
Somehow, Derby finally managed to get a leap that appeared...well, good, in Amazon's mind. "Much better. You're good for today." The leader threw the bengal off again. "Shoo, go back to camp." The tabby promptly turned and headed away, leaving the bengal with her own devices. 20:49, July 4, 2016 (UTC)
What should she do now? Otrera's tail twitched side-to-side anxiously. More drilling? More hunting? The black cat decided on scouting, seeing who her fellow rogues were, and if there were any other groups she'd need to watch out for.--- Finished with her blows, Ariadne sank to the ground, panting, muscles on fire. She stumbled to a pond nearby and drank till she physically hurt, then began the agonizing walk back to camp. Want the ball 20:51, July 4, 2016 (UTC)
Amazon hunted quietly, only to catch something out of the corner of her eye. A ball of dark gray fur slept behind her, her ears pricked, her back rising and falling. Somehow the tabby felt a nudging towards the she-cat, approaching her. She prodded the gray ball with a paw. "Hey, kid, you-" The she-cat opened her blue eyes, and Amazon felt her heart skip a beat. "Lapis...It's you.." 21:01, July 4, 2016 (UTC)
Ariadne entered camp and collapsed, groaning, and then realized she'd have to hunt. The she-cat closed her bicolored eyes, hoping to catch rest before she had to hunt again.--- Otrera moved silently through the forest. Want the ball 21:19, July 4, 2016 (UTC)
"Amazon." The loner stood and purred faintly. "Amazon, did you miss me?" The tabby flicked her tail. "Of course I missed you, Lapis." 21:24, July 4, 2016 (UTC)
Otrera picked up on several loner and rogue trails. She followed them, but found them to be harmless, lone cats. On one occasion, she stumbled across a rather odd trail- it smelled like kittypet, but also rogue at the same time. Perhaps it was Diva? No, you'd recognize her scent if it was. The black cat continued following the trail. Want the ball 21:30, July 4, 2016 (UTC)
Amazon sighed as Lapis' tail curled around hers. "I missed you so much, Amazon." The loner's purr slowly convinced the tabby that being with her love interest was okay, and she calmly purred alongside her friend. 21:36, July 4, 2016 (UTC)
As the scent grew stronger, Otrera slid down behind a bush. A cat was coming into view- and oh, dear stars, what was wrong with it? It had no fur- no fur at all. Otrera nearly screamed, then managed to stop herself. What was this creature- it was clearly a cat, but where was its fur? Want the ball 21:41, July 4, 2016 (UTC)
The two she-cats eventually ended up as each other's love interest once more, and Amazon somehow managed to convince her friend to join her. "C'mon, they're so tough that they could probably kill a tom in absolutely no time at all." Despite the shimmering glint of happiness in her eyes, the tabby still managed a gruff tone. "Plus, I think you could do well there, and you wouldn't be in so much danger." 22:04, July 4, 2016 (UTC)
Otrera slowly slunk away, bolting back to camp to discuss the Hairless Wonder with Amazon. Was it an omen? No, Otrera didn't believe in such nonsense. --- Still feeling like her legs were being submerged in boiling water, Ariadne stood and struggled to walk to the exit. Want the ball 22:12, July 4, 2016 (UTC)
Lapis followed Amazon anyway, remaining close to the tabby. "What about- What about us?" At this, the tabby glanced over her shoulder, her green gaze now clouded with worry. "I-I'm not sure what'll become of our relationship if...if they figure it out." 22:25, July 4, 2016 (UTC)
Ariadne stumbled out of camp, legs gradually becoming less painful as she eased out the cramps. I'll never catch anything like this, she thought wryly, but still gave it her best shot. In the end, she managed to catch a really old rabbit that could barely walk. The white she-cat made her way back to camp--- Still in shock over the Hairless Wonder, Otrera returned to camp and awaited Amazon's arrival. Want the ball 22:32, July 4, 2016 (UTC)
Amazon continued her trek, Lapis following behind her. The tabby entered camp, her gaze becoming hard and her voice gruff. "Yo, got myself a new recruit here." The solid dark-gray she-cat giggled, and the tabby flicked her tail, lowering her voice. "Quiet! This is a tough joint!" 22:40, July 4, 2016 (UTC)
Ariadne, from her place near the center of camp, studied her leader and the dark-grey cat.--- Otrera stalked towards them, tail held high and erect. " A new recruit?" Otrera said softly. " How lovely. What's your name?" all the while, her green eyes were menacing...assessing, calculating, watching. Want the ball 22:49, July 4, 2016 (UTC)
Rainy entered slowly, carefully, wondering what she should do. -Attack cat
"Lapis," the loner grunted, fixing her mistake. Amazon looked pleased and slid her tail near her friend's paws. In response, the dark gray she-cat placed her tail on the tabby's back, which sent a chill down the tabby's back. 00:44, July 5, 2016 (UTC)
" Lapis," Otrera said, noting the gestures between her and Amazon. " Amazon, where did you find her? And- Lapis- how well do you fight?" Want the ball 01:03, July 5, 2016 (UTC)
"Nearby, I was just hunting, really." The tabby's tail lashed, smacking Lapis upside the chin. The latter responded after her friend had finished, and muttered, "Well. I could've gotten a tom over his head recently, but he..." Her eyes darkened. "He was a true psychopath, and he got the best of me." She flicked her tail, this time letting it rest on Amazon's shoulder. "But otherwise, I got over him, no problem." 03:09, July 5, 2016 (UTC)
Rainy padded quietly over, hoping no one would see her. -Attack cat
The leader resisted the urge to jump in surprise as Lapis' tail rested on her shoulder. You better stop, or we'll be doomed.. She glanced at the loner, affection rising in her throat. No, wait! I can't be having these feelings now..I guess, maybe, if I keep a purr silent, I'll be fine.. She flicked her tail again, smacking Lapis' chin once more, allowing herself to meet the blue glare with her green one. She watched as something shifted in those ocean-blue eyes, then turned her gaze back to Otrera. 12:19, July 5, 2016 (UTC)
Rainy watched, her eyes bright. She licked a forepaw, and then ruffled her fur a bit. -Attack cat
" Toms are weak," Otrerea spat. " Though, perhaps, if Amazon can vouch for you, I will allow you to join as a Lead Fighter."--- Ariadne limped over to Rainy, the latter was a rank above her within the Lead Fighters, and it looked like Lapis was about to be, too. Want the ball 13:12, July 5, 2016 (UTC)
"Sure, I can do that." Amazon's tail flicked once, this time avoiding Lapis, but it instead landed on the she-cat's head. In a rush, the former slid her tail off of the latter, embarrassment flaring in her stomach. "We'll go for a few sparring matches, then we'll go find a tom to maul." Her gaze met Lapis', and the leader's eyes softened for a moment. She blinked, regaining her tough glare, and immediately snapped her head in Otrera's direction, staring into the other leader's gaze. 13:27, July 5, 2016 (UTC)
Rainy looked at Ariadne. "Hi." she meowed briskly. -Attack cat
Otrera held Amazon's gaze steadily. " Very well. Feel free to pick from any of our fighters," here, she addressed Lapis.--- " Hey, sugar, " Ariadne said lightly. Want the ball 13:50, July 5, 2016 (UTC)
"Alright then." The loner's ears twitched. "I'll throw a challenge at Amazon. I can take her, she's an easy one." At this, the leader chuckled, remarking, "That's a lot of guts for a new recruit. I accept your challenge." 13:57, July 5, 2016 (UTC)
Rainy nodded, but didn't reply, and seemed in deep concentration. She had never really been one to think a lot, but this time was an exception. She seemed to snap out of it, and returned to her normal self. -Attack cat
Shadow last in a tree, yawning lazily before resting his head against the bark. 14:18, July 5, 2016 (UTC)
Rainy stood. "I'm going for a hunt. See you." She padded away, and followed the sent of rabbit through the trees. Then she caught sight of something white diving through the leaves. -Attack cat
Shadow leaped down from the tree, considering visiting Hiddenstar. He never heard of his brother stepping down, he only knew that he had a litter of kits. 14:32, July 5, 2016 (UTC)
Rainy recognized it as a rabbit tail. She ran with a boost of speed, chasing the rabbit to a tree. The tree blocked the rabbit and she pounced. She caught it between her paws and killed before it knew what was happening. She bounded back to the camp, carrying the plump rabbit in her jaws. -Attack cat
" No," Otrera snapped. " You won't fight Amazon... you'll fight someone else. Amazon is all to clearly a very good friend." Want the ball 15:22, July 5, 2016 (UTC)
Rainy dropped her rabbit, and watched Otrera with interest. -Attack cat
"What, just because we're friends makes it less likely that I'll work her hard?" Amazon couldn't help but throw the challenge, her ears twitching. Lapis merely sighed, her eyes narrowing. Faking irritation, she muttered, "Hah. Calling me a friend is not something you should do, Amazon." Something flashed in her eyes for a brief second. 15:52, July 5, 2016 (UTC)
Rainy took a bite of her rabbit. Everything here was interesting, unlike her kittypet life, and warrior life. She slid out her claws, nibbling a clod of dirt that had gotten stuck between them. -Attack cat
Amber had taken Spirit out to trying 'hunting'. The molly had slightly damaged a hare, breaking its front leg so it couldn't flee, but still fight. This would be to test this kit: if she died, then she wasn't worthy. If she killed the hare...then Amber wasn't wasting her time. 16:05, July 5, 2016 (UTC)
Rainy rose from her crouch and sat, grooming herself. She still watched the scene through half-narrowed eyes. -Attack cat
Spirit gazed back at Amber with round eyes as the molly plopped her onto the ground, near the enraged hare. "Momma? What do you want me to do?" The former Leader flexed her claws and narrowed her eyes coldely. "Kill it." The chocolate kitten opened her mouth and then closed it, nervous and scared. She didn't want to kill such a poor, inncoent creature, but...she had a feeling that if she didn't, her mother would. So she attacked. 16:17, July 5, 2016 (UTC)
Otrera scowled at Amazon. " That's exactly what I think." Want the ball 16:21, July 5, 2016 (UTC)
Rainy padded about, and decided to go for a walk. But as she neared the exit, she decided not to, as she wanted to see what Lapis would do now. -Attack cat
"Why don't you see if it does then, hm?" Amazon was slowly losing patience. Lapis, meanwhile, felt a stab of guilt. She's trying quite hard, I've gotta help her! The loner managed to growl, "Hah! I haven't seen her in at least half a year, and even then we fought and sparred constantly. I've always wanted to test my skills against hers again." The tabby leader glanced back, only to receive a small nod. 21:52, July 5, 2016 (UTC)
Rainy wanted to come over and say that they'd better hurry and choose, as she was getting bored. She didn't though, because she knew it wasn't her business. -Attack cat
Otrera snarled, a low, angry sound. She couldn't very well blatantly disagree with a fellow leader, so she inclined her head curtly. " Oh, do go ahead... but if I see any of you show any sign of weakness... I will declare the test invalid, and Lapis will be a Patroller." Want the ball 22:51, July 5, 2016 (UTC)
Amazon promptly turned, muttering, "C'mon." Lapis followed behind her, the two trekking out of camp. "Our sparring positions, Lapis." The tabby prepared herself for a tackle, feeling the loner's weight hit her head on. "Not so shabby now, aren'tcha, Amazon?" 23:01, July 5, 2016 (UTC)
Diva twitched her ears and angled them over to the conversing and sparring cats. She had no interest in joining them, nor did she wish to survey them. As Beta, she didn't feel like she was needed over there, rather she felt like finishing up the dens were her first priority.
It was a rough fight, a kit trying to kill a bigger hare, even if it was wounded. Nonetheless, she fought it, and in the end, she was victorious. In the beginning of the skirmish, it had kicked Spirit, and she ran back over to Amber, wailing and complaining, only to receive a vicious smack and to be called a coward. It was either the hare or Amber, and naturally, it was a quick decision. 23:24, July 5, 2016 (UTC)
Otrera spat and disappeared into her den, once more to appear back out.--- Ariadne thought the whole scene was interesting, but of no consequence. She walked over to Diva. " Anything I can help with?" the white cat asked the Beta. Want the ball 00:03, July 6, 2016 (UTC)
Diva glanced up, slightly surprised to have help offered. "Yes, now that I've dug out a few dens, I need someone to collect moss and then build nests." 00:06, July 6, 2016 (UTC)
" I'm on it!" Ariadne bounced once in place, and then took off for the forest. Want the ball 00:30, July 6, 2016 (UTC)
The tabby was immediately able to get Lapis off of her, dropping to the ground and rolling, hearing the loner grunt in response. Amazon's eyes narrowed, and she eventually ended up pinning her friend. "'Not so shabby', hmm? What about your skills, you little thief?" The loner chuckled. "A thief, huh? Of what exactly?" The dark gray she-cat rolled onto her stomach, tripping the tabby. "The thief that stole my heart, of course." The latter let the former tackle her again, this time having a bit more trouble as Lapis' jaws closed around her scruff and gray paws gripped her side. 03:48, July 6, 2016 (UTC)
Rainy watched for a moment, then saw Diva and Ariadne. "Can I help too?" she asked, wanting to do something rather than watch. -Attack cat
Amazon flattened her ears, again attempting to throw Lapis off, and hearing a strong laugh of triumph from the loner. The tabby growled, her tail lashing, and managed to throw the she-cat off after a few moments. "Never cease to impress me, Lapis." The latter chuckled and flicked her tail. "Take you best shot, let's see how you do." 23:47, July 6, 2016 (UTC)
Rainy turned as the fight caught her eye again.-Attack cat
Amazon threw herself at Lapis, smacking into the she-cat's flank. "That's your weakness, huh? Right there?" The dark gray she-cat reeled as the tabby towered over her. "Toughen up! This a real tough joint, and you're gonna need those muscles. Gotta get stronger if you're gonna do this." 16:26, July 7, 2016 (UTC)
Otrera watched cynically, lip curled.--- Ariadne returned with a large amount of moss in her jaw. Sidling into camp, she found her leader and the new recruit wrestling on the floor. She picked a discreet spot in the corner and began to claw the moss into nests. Want the ball 21:32, July 7, 2016 (UTC)
Lapis growled, standing. "Bring it on, I can toughen up, you just gotta keep going." The tabby slammed into her again, but this time, Lapis was able to take her. "Gotcha, now time for me to take the upper paw!" Groaning, the tabby attempted to pin her friend, but it was much harder. "There we go, you still got some of that gut I knew." 22:09, July 7, 2016 (UTC)
Too much talk and banter, too little good fight, Otrera snarled to herself, growing impatient.--- Ariadne had finished making a few nests, she went up to Diva and nudged them forwards with a paw. " Which den d'they go in?" Want the ball 23:42, July 7, 2016 (UTC)
Amazon managed to pin Lapis, growling, "A way to go down, hm?" The latter smirked. "Quite a way. Now let me go, can't act weak around me." The sweet tone in her voice made Amazon's stomach flutter, and the tabby backed away from her friend. "C'mon, do your worst." The leader flicked her tail in challenge, feeling Lapis' weight hit her once again. 00:16, July 8, 2016 (UTC)
Rainy now understood why Otrera had gone against them fighting each other. They were talking. A lot. She turned back to Diva. "Could I help with something?" she asked. -Attack cat
Somehow, Lapis had managed to pin Amazon, the former purring with amusement. "I thought you weren't going to act this way." The tabby's eyes widened, but the dark-gray she-cat let go of her easily. The leader smirked, throwing herself forward and knocking her friend away. She managed to stand, staring at her love interest. "Lapis?" The loner didn't respond. "L-Lapis?! Lapis, are you okay?" The tabby dashed towards her, settling next to the gray body. A moan emerged from it, blue eyes meeting green. "I-I'm fine, Amazon. I just landed hard, that's all." 18:52, July 8, 2016 (UTC)
" She's fine, she'll deal with the pain," Otrera snapped. " Continue with your kit-play, it's rather heartwarming." Her voice dripped with sarcasm.--- Ariadne's eyes widened. Was Otrera looking for a fight? Why's she so on edge? Want the ball 20:41, July 8, 2016 (UTC)
Remus sneered as he flicked his paw at a mouse. "Name's Remus. You?" He questioned not even glancing at aPeter. — Ryewhisker
 22:41, July 8, 2016 (UTC)
Peter fell off his fence onto his face.--- James stared coolly at Remus. " James." (bond. james bond) Want the ball 01:20, July 9, 2016 (UTC)
Diva flicked her long, silky tail to just about all of the dens. "Basically all of them," she nodded before turning to this newcomer. "I suppose we can find you some work. We best start on a freshkill pile." 15:55, July 9, 2016 (UTC)
" Fresh-kill pile?" Ariadne said out loud. " I thought we had to hunt for ourselves." After all, hadn't she done so, right after her grueling training session? Want the ball 15:59, July 9, 2016 (UTC)
Remus nodded casting Peter a soft glare. "Who's he?" The black smoke asked. — Ryewhisker
 17:54, July 9, 2016 (UTC)
" How'm I supposed to know?" James said crossly, looking at Peter in bemusment. " Hey- you- what's your name?"--- "M-me?" Peter stammered. " I'm P-peter."--- Ariadne mentally shrugged and put her nests down in the Lead Fighter's den. Tired of hearing Lapis and Amazon, as well as tiring of Otrera's crankiness, the white she-cat exited camp to get some fresh air. Want the ball 02:40, July 10, 2016 (UTC)
Lapis merely shook her head, sighing. Amazon raised an eyebrow at her, the leader's thoughts not thinking of her as Lapis - rather, she thought of Derby. But Derby isn't like this. She looks and acts nothing like Lapis does. The tabby felt the loner's weight on her, faking a reeling motion as the loner let go. "Better." Something malevolent appeared in her eyes for a moment. "Time to find a tom to maul." 10:09, July 10, 2016 (UTC)
Rainy padded out for a walk. She was thinking about her sisters. She was wondering about them. She had left when Silverstorm became a warrior, and surely Blossompaw must be a warrior by now. She wondered what her new name was. Yet she didn't know Silverstorm was dead. Maybe I could persuade them to leave, and come here. She sat, and stared off into the trees, in the direction of ScorchClan's territory. -Attack cat
The two would eventually stumble across a black and white tom, the duo working together. After a few moments, Amazon's tabby paws pinned the tom to the ground, Lapis clawing at him, blue and green eyes watching the amber orbs cloud. "Seems as though our work is done." The leader licked the blood off her fur, her friend doing the same. The tabby left her blood-stained claws unsheathed - she needed evidence of her mauling. "Don't clean your talons just yet, Otrera won't trust us if we remove all evidence of this excursion." 15:16, July 11, 2016 (UTC)
The ragged black tom trembled with energy from where he sat, eyeing the cat hiding in the tree wildly. He'd make them pay, make them pay for stealing that worthless mouse he was about to have for dinner. A plan forming in his head, Sirius waited for the feline to look over their shoulder in fright, calling out for help. Once they did this, the black cat sulked into the bushes, and waited.----Meanwhile, Diva simply shrugged, and went on with her work.
Pyria rested in her den before waking up with her eyes dull. Rat dung...it had been raining the day before, and like a fool, she had stayed up late to finish up some work. She had been hunting, and returned only to find a leak in her den. She patched it up herself, but her den had remained wet and cool. And now, she felt a bit of a cold coming on.
Amber was continuing to train Spirit, and was pleased to see how well her  training was coming along. The kit had almost doubled and size, and ever since she wittnessed Amber murdering a cat, she had taken a terrible turn in her personality. She was no longer that sweet, cute, and innocent she-kit she was long ago. She would grow up to be a ruthless cold-blooded murderer, just like her mother. 21:41, July 11, 2016 (UTC)
Amazon led Lapis back to camp, her claws unsheathed. "We managed to get our first victim."  23:37, July 11, 2016 (UTC)
Hirondelle padded near the ScorchClan border. She'd been quite irritable since the meeting with Scorchflame, and today was no different. ---- Titan was very depressed. He was skinner than usual, having been eating less recently, and it didn't help that the tom was getting old, as his muzzle was now speckled with white. -- 23:38, July 11, 2016 (UTC)
Ariadne too shrugged and went to lay her nests down in the Patroller's den. She looked up as Amazon and that she-cat- Lapis, she reminded herself- entered. The white she-cat caught sight of Otrera's sour expression and winced inwardly.--- Otrera stared coldly back. " Really? How... thrilling. What was it, a blind mouse? An aged hare?" Want the ball 01:05, July 12, 2016 (UTC)
Lapis' eyes narrowed. "It was actually a tom. Small one, but managed to land a few hits on us. Killed him in a few moments." Amazon nodded, her tail flicking.  01:14, July 12, 2016 (UTC)
" How impressive," Otrera simpered. " Amazon, did you assist her? Answer truthfully," Otrera spat the last sentence out, fixing her eyes on her fellow leader. Want the ball 01:16, July 12, 2016 (UTC)
"Barely, she did most of the work," Amazon growled, her eyes narrowing.  01:29, July 12, 2016 (UTC)
Otrera returned the look. She didn't like the way things were playing out- this she-cat and Amazon were evidently close, and Otrera didn't want Amazon favouring Lapis. She turned to the leader and thought. " Alright. Lapis, I have reached my juridiction. You will be a Patroller... and some day may fight your way up to the Lead Fighters. Now go." Want the ball 01:32, July 12, 2016 (UTC)
Flashdusk padded into Loners and Rogues territory, the tortoiseshell's tail raised. First thing was: where to start in her... finding of answers? She needed to find someone. ---- Hirondelle picked up ScorchClan scent, and backed away from the border. -- 02:03, July 12, 2016 (UTC)
Lapis rolled her eyes, shrugging. Amazon's gaze shot at her like fire, but she returned the glare with a solid It's fine behind her eyes. The tabby leader's tail lashed, her ears breifly flattening, before following behind to keep track of the loner.  20:06, July 12, 2016 (UTC)
" Amazon," Otrera said calmly. " Before you go, may I speak with you?" Want the ball 20:55, July 12, 2016 (UTC)
The tabby leader's eyebrow rose as she turned. "Yes?"  21:15, July 12, 2016 (UTC)
" Come," Otrera flicked her tail and entered her den. Want the ball 21:17, July 12, 2016 (UTC)
Amazon looked a bit irritated as she followed the other leader. "Is this about Lapis?"  21:21, July 12, 2016 (UTC)
Otrera's gaze was hard and cold. " I know you're good friends, but you can't favour her... which you apparently seem to be doing. Lapis is an Amazon, and you need to treat her the same way you treat everyone else." Want the ball 21:24, July 12, 2016 (UTC)
"Favor her, you say?" Amazon wasn't afraid to throw a challenge. "Did you see any sign of it?" Lapis, meanwhile, helped the den-making group. Should I make one for Amazon...?  22:00, July 12, 2016 (UTC)
" You spoke more than you fought. You took her to fight the tom when most cats would find it themselves. You fought with her- I know you did, no matter how little." Want the ball 22:08, July 12, 2016 (UTC)
The tabby flattened her ears in embarrassment, but managed to respond coolly. "It was merely friendly conversation. And I didn't know the tom would be there - it really wasn't my intent to find him." She did know she'd lose at some point, and she braced herself for it. I hope Lapis'll be okay.  22:42, July 12, 2016 (UTC)
Otrera's eyes narrowed. " Friendly conversation doesn't happen in a real fight. Keep my words in mind, Amazon. You may leave." Want the ball 23:15, July 12, 2016 (UTC)
For Hirondelle, it was too late, as Flashdusk had already sighted the older she-cat. "What're you doing? I'm not going to hurt you, I'm looking for someone." ---- "I'm assuming this person is not me," Hirondelle grunted, stepping out of the bush to face Flashdusk. "Who is it you seek?" ---- Flashdusk paused. "A cat called Scorchflame... you've heard of her?" -- 04:20, July 13, 2016 (UTC)
She was ready, and the former DarkClan leader herself, ready as well. She had renamed Spirit "Name Me", and convinced the growing kit that that name was hers. Tomorrow, Amber would drop her off at the DarkClan border, and then continue to keep contact with her. She'd manipulate the kit who came from nowhere, get her to give up DarkClan's secrets...and then destroy them from the inside with Name Me.
Meadowsong sat in a tree, her eyes closed. To return to the Clans...should she really do it? Maybe her brother would be there, but none would recognize the daughter of Fallenstar ever since Starclan changed her pelt to keep her safe. 19:54, July 13, 2016 (UTC)
Hirondelle grunted irritably. "I know of her... I'll try find her, but I can't hope." With that, the dark tabby she-cat leapt into the forest, Flashdusk following. -- 19:57, July 13, 2016 (UTC)
Amazon turned away, her tail lashing. Humph, good for me, I just acted like I wasn't a leader at all. She approached Derby, who glared at her angrily. "What now?"  20:04, July 13, 2016 (UTC)
Scorchflame was hunting when she picked up ScorchClan scent. Is one of my former Clanmates out of their borders...? In interest, she followed the scent. -- 20:24, July 13, 2016 (UTC)
(i am a ginger, i am complete) Otrera stared into emtpy space for a moment, before rising to her paws. She was going to find something to do- continue her scouting, she'd been interrupted by that hairless freak.--- Ariadne went to gu look for more moss, nearing the kittypet border.  Want the ball 20:24, July 13, 2016 (UTC)
Flashdusk tasted the air from behind Hirondelle. "...I think some cat's following us." At this, Hirondelle paused, tasting the air. "...Ah. I recognize this -" Her words were cut off as Scorchflame herself emerged: Flashdusk looking surprised. -- 20:29, July 13, 2016 (UTC)
A tortoiseshell she-cat dropped onto Ariadne's back, hissing loudly.--- The white Amazon didn't waste a beat- Otrera's training drilled into her skull, she immediately rolled over, forcing the kittypet to jump off. Ariadne almost immediately stood up. Both cats faced each other, eyes narrowed. " What did you do that for, sweetheart?" Ariadne spat. Want the ball 20:31, July 13, 2016 (UTC)
"Ohhithere," Hirondelle mewed awkwardly, not looking at the former warrior. "Wewerelookingforyou... well, actually, she was looking for you..." Her dark tail flicked in Flashdusk's direction, causing Scorchflame to gasp. She'd dropped this very cat eighteen moons ago at the ScorchClan border... but now what was she doing here...? "Flash...?" -- 20:35, July 13, 2016 (UTC)
Lapis curled in her own den, her eyes closed but her mind awake.  20:42, July 13, 2016 (UTC)
"...Flashdusk," the tortoiseshell mumbled softly under her breath, causing Scorchflame to sigh. "...So you did become a warrior. Smokeash must've done what I asked then." The mention of Smokeash made Flashdusk's fur rise uneasily though: it was fairly obvious that even though only a moon-and-a-half had passed since the tom's death, the pain still hurt. Meanwhile, Hirondelle watched the two she-cats quietly. Ugh, boringboringboring... -- 20:50, July 13, 2016 (UTC)
Meadowsong glanced around before rising to her paws, looking oddly tall as she leaned forward on the branch. With a swift movement, the daughter of the feared Fallenstar leaped down from the tree, landing evenly on her paws. 21:33, July 14, 2016 (UTC)
"...He must've," Flashdusk mewed quietly. "...But he told me the truth as he passed on to our ancestors." Scorchflame, at this, flicked her tail. "What... No, Smokeash!" she cried in anguish for her brother, but it was much too late to do anything now. The gray-and-ginger she-cat trembled for a moment, before straightening up again. "I had to do it for my sake. I had to pretend to be a mother to some cat... because long ago, I let go of that opportunity." (>:D) -- 22:10, July 14, 2016 (UTC)
Amazon picked on Derby for a while before heading towards her love interest. Squeezing in beside her, she muttered, "Thanks to my actions, I got a lecture. Thanks in advance, Lapis." The loner opened one eye and growled, "Hah. Stop acting childish, Amazon. You'll earn your place eventually."  22:30, July 14, 2016 (UTC)
Meadowsong, standing tall, tasted the air, detecting mulitple loners nearby. Twitching her whiskers, the lilac tortoiseshell walked on, her head held high as she remained alert. 23:32, July 14, 2016 (UTC)
Flashdusk stared. "What are you...?" "Oops, I said too much. I know one cat that will help you in your answers," Scorchflame mewed briskly, turning and padding off. Flashdusk followed, and Hirondelle brought up the rear, sure that the older she-cat was hiding something. She sounded like she'd had some kits... -- 05:56, July 15, 2016 (UTC)
Lapis had decided that she'd sleep, curled beside Amazon. The tabby leader wanted to do the same, but she merely stared outside, her eyes narrowing. Stupid, stupid life, stupid me, stupid, stupid conversation. She felt like shaming herself, only to lose that view as the dark gray loner shifted towards her, feeling the long-haired she-cat's body press against her. She glanced outside, her eyes catching sight of the stars, and curled beside Lapis.  01:58, July 16, 2016 (UTC)
The three she-cats arrived at a den - Titan's den. Scorchflame, being at the head, poked her gray-and-ginger head through the entrance. "Oh, you're there. A few of us want to talk with you, Titan." "Come in, then..." The silver tom's mew was soft: he'd suffered since the death of his only son, and now was skinnier than he ever was. -- 06:37, July 16, 2016 (UTC)
Derby watched Amazon with narrowed eyes. Better not soften up with that she-cat, Amazon.  11:02, July 16, 2016 (UTC)
Rainy padded off to the ScorchClan border, remembering where the camp was, happy memories filling her mind. -Attack cat
The tortoiseshell bared her teeth. " I'm sick of you jungle rats strutting around like you own the place."--- Ariadne blinked. " In case you haven't realized, hon, we kind of do. I don't see your type-" she looked disdainfully at the kittypet's collar. " Hunting their own food, fighting to stay alive." All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 14:40, July 16, 2016 (UTC)
As they padded in, Flashdusk's fur rose at the sight of Titan. Why's he so skinny...? The tortoiseshell thought that rogues would take better care of themselves than this! Nonetheless, she joined the other two she-cats, who had sat down. Scorchflame looked at Titan demandingly, pale blue eyes sharp. "She wants to know about your son," she mewed, her tail flicking at Flashdusk. "He is her father, after all." -- 20:43, July 16, 2016 (UTC)
Amazon made her way out of her den, Lapis not far behind her. Meanwhile Derby sat watching the two mollies. — Ryewhisker 01:35, July 19, 2016 (UTC)
Surprised, Flashdusk shot a look at Titan. So his son's my father... but what about my mother...? Obviously, it was time for answers, considering that Titan had shuffled slightly, and had cleared his throat. "That... is true." He shuffled his paws anxiously. "Your name is...?" he mewed, eyes on the tortoiseshell. "...Flashdusk." At this, Titan broke into a purr. "Coincidence, really, that your name is Flashdusk... because Dusk was the name of your father." The old tom paused, studying the she-cat for a moment, before continuing: "...I can see him in you, but you take more after your mother's appearance, if I say so myself." -- 02:16, July 19, 2016 (UTC)
The tortoiseshell sneered. " Oh, all high-and-mighty, are you? Well, let me tell you this- just because I grew up in a Twoleg's nest doesn't mean I'm not capable of living on my own. My Twolegs left me and I've been surviving on my own ever since."--- Ariadne snorted, but it wasn't so malicious. " My parents left me, too. You didn't do half bad there, actually. I think- well, I'm part of a group of she-cats, you could join us, if you'd like. My name's Ariadne, yours?"--- The tortoiseshell paused to consider it. " My name's Lucie." All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 22:00, July 19, 2016 (UTC)
"...And who's my mother?" Flashdusk echoed softly, causing titan to sigh softly. "Your mother was called Blitzen. her pelt was black-and-white, which you inherited... but I believe that she was named because she had a ginger paw. You have a lot more ginger than she, though." Titan's blue gaze swept over her pelt. "Dusk was ginger all over, with my eyes. You got your mother's amber eyes, I see." At all this knowledge, Flashdusk blinked slowly, waiting for it all to set in. "But... how did they die?" -- 23:23, July 19, 2016 (UTC)
" I can take you there, if you want," Ariadne said, watching Lucie carefully. The tortoiseshell's eyes clouded for a moment before she raised her head.--- " Sure thing, jungle rat," Lucie stretched claws. " Lead the way."--- " You bet, fuzzy feet," Ariadne shot back. " Follow me." All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 00:12, July 20, 2016 (UTC)
"...I don't know how your father died," Titan mewed softly. "Your mother told me that on her deathbed, as she died... after kitting you and your stillborn littermates. She didn't live long enough to tell me how." Titan's voice drifted away, and Scorchflame spoke up: "I then took you to ScorchClan, to Smokeash. I told him to tell the Clan you were my daughter... even though you were now." At this, her gaze shifted awkwardly to Hirondelle for a moment, before going back again. She doesn't need to know... yet. -- 01:47, July 20, 2016 (UTC)
Ariadne led Lucie through the forest, watching the former kittypet closely. Lucie looked quite sure of herself, but her ears were flattened and was glancing around warily. All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 02:44, July 20, 2016 (UTC)
"But... why did you tell Smokeash to tell the Clan that I was your daughter...?" Flashdusk asked questionably, resulting in a long sigh for Scorchflame. "...I feared that this question would come, Flashdusk. I suppose I must tell why." Another awkward glance was shot at Hirondelle by Scorchflame, and Flashdusk watched as she turned back. Hirondelle pale blue gaze was also on the former warrior... and the tortoiseshell realized that the two cats' eye colour was similar... so similar that she swore that they were pretty much the exact same colour. ...Oh no. -- 03:31, July 20, 2016 (UTC)
Rainy began to run back to her territory, hoping no one noticed her missing, or otherwise assumed that she had been mauling a tom or hunting. -Attack cat
In camp, Ariadne introduced Lucie to Otrera, and then backed away to sit down in her camp corner. All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 13:27, July 20, 2016 (UTC)
"...I suppose you must've heard rumors about a cat called Tigerheart, then?" Scorchflame queried Flashdusk, who nodded. "Yeah, I've heard of him... Apparently he was the medicine cat before Tipcloud." The tortoiseshell shook out his fur at this. "Why?" At this, Scorchflame paused. Should I really say it...? "If you guys promise to tell not a soul of what I'm about to tell you, I'll tell all. But I don't think any of you are going to like it." -- 20:10, July 20, 2016 (UTC)
Rainy was hunting down a plump rabbit, when she caught ScorchClan scent. Ashflame! She hurried, forgetting the rabbit, and soon she saw Ashflame through the trees. She bounded over to him. "Ashflame! What are you doing?" she whispered. "Oh yeah, forgot to tell you, I've joined a group of cats that maul toms, and I'm not allowed to be seeing you!" she said. Ashflame purred. "Don't worry, they won't find out. We just have to be careful." he said calmly. Rainy tail twitched irritably. "Fine, but don't come back, I'll come to you. Because if they find us together, they'll maul both of us." -Attack cat
Otrera stared at Lucie, the she-cat's cold green eyes narrowed. In a soft, menacing hiss, she said one word. " Kittypet."--- Lucie fought to meet Otrera's stare. As the black cat spoke, Lucie felt a rush of anger that gave her courage. " And proud of it." It was the wrong thing to say. Otrera's eyes flashed with fury and she stood up, causing Lucie to shrink back. --- " If you're so proud of it, why don't you go back?" All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 13:47, July 21, 2016 (UTC)
Flashdusk inclined her head in interest, having an idea of what Scorchflame was going to say. She then slowly nodded. ---- Hirondelle shooting an uneasy look at Scorchflame, nodded, causing Scorchflame to sigh. It's time for me to uphold that vow I made many moons before. Turning uneasily towards the she-cats - sure, Titan was still in the den, but he'd fallen asleep in his exhaustion - Scorchflame began her speech uneasily: "Well, Tigerheart and I were... quite close." -- 20:55, July 21, 2016 (UTC)
Rainy entered camp quickly, then noticed Otrera with a kittypet. Who's that? she wondered. She sat down, watching intently and silenty, no matter how much she wanted to ask questions. -Attack cat
Hirondelle's dark tail-tip twitched irritably. "...So what...?" This remark caused Flashdusk to scowl heavily at Hirondelle, and whisper softly under her breath "Medicine cats aren't meant to have a mate or kits," so that she understood. ---- Scorchflame eyed up Hirondelle for a moment, before hearing Flashdusk's remark and nodding. "'Couse it's true. It's to stop them from being disloyal to the Clan... but unfortunately for Tigerheart, he... fell in love with me. He got distracted from his duties... but I had fallen for him as well, and I couldn't let my feelings go. He eventually got demoted from his position and he fled... I was devastated." -- 03:24, July 22, 2016 (UTC)
Ariadne turned her head slightly at Rainy's entrance, picking up an odd scent coming from her. The she-cat shrugged, not really caring, and turned her bicolored eyes on Otrera and Lucie.--- " I can't," Lucie said quietly. " My housefolk are gone. Look, I can fight. I know how to hunt. Let me join you," she hated this, begging on her knees, but what was she going to do?" All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 03:45, July 22, 2016 (UTC)
(and finally, I shall reveal what Scorchflame has been hiding... >:D) "...But it wasn't the end," Scorchflame sighed sadly. Now, she would reveal what she'd kept a secret for many moons... from every single cat. "I... I found out I... was expecting his kits... It was against the warrior code, my love for him, and then that happened! I couldn't risk my Clanmates finding out, so I gave birth away from my Clan, and then gave my sole daughter away so that I could forget about it all... But I did vow that I would tell her why this happened. And that it was I have done." Her gaze locked with her daughter's at that moment: their eyes, the exact same colour meeting... and Hirondelle, poor Hirondelle, looked like she was going to fall over in shock at finding out who her mother actually was. How...? (I had tooooo) -- 05:01, July 22, 2016 (UTC)
(oooh ^^) Otrera's stare was still frigid as she stared the tortoiseshell kittypet down. Without another word, she exited the den, flicking her tail for Lucie to follow. Otrera padded over to Ariadne and instructed the she-cat to get up, leading both her and Lucie to a clearing in the woods. " Fight," she said, simply. All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 17:47, July 30, 2016 (UTC)
(woo) Lapis flicked her tail at Amazon's face, the latter growling softly before tackling her playfully. The tabby pinned her love interest to the ground. "Try. If not, I'll be forced to go easy on you." Despite her cool tone, she managed a bit of warmth in her eyes. Lapis merely stared back at her, her blue eyes soft. "Nah."  18:08, July 30, 2016 (UTC)
There was a sad look in Scorchflame's eyes as she looked away, looking at the ground. ---- In the commotion, the three she-cats had forgotten completely about Titan... who was, indeed, suffering as an effect of his depression and age. He'd fallen into an uneasy sleep despite this. -- 19:11, July 30, 2016 (UTC)
"What?" Amazon cocked her head. "Why not?" The solid dark gray loner blinked a few times, murmuring, "Because I get to spend more time with you here." She watched the tabby lose her balance and faint in extreme surprise, poking the leader a few moments later.  22:50, July 31, 2016 (UTC)
Lucie quickly reacted to the news and left for Ariadne- but she wasn't fast enough. In a blur of white fur, Ariadne knocked Lucie onto the ground. The former kittypet didn't go quietly- she was screeching and snarling, clawing at every inch of her opponent she could find. Blood was soon streaked on both she-cats pelts. All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 23:39, July 31, 2016 (UTC)
Kopano made his way out of his den. It had been three moons since he'd betrothed Pyria to him and she was still cold as ice. How do I get her to soften up? He thought. Meanwhile, Marna watched as her brother paced. He seemed worried or at least caring for the cat he'd betrothed himself too. — Ryewhisker 10:22, August 1, 2016 (UTC)
For a moment, Lapis panicked - Amazon wasn't moving. She poked the tabby again, this time letting her claws pull on the tabby fur. The leader rolled over and blinked her eyes open, staring at Lapis intently. "Seems as though you're a gripper, both literally and figuratively," she muttered matter-of-factly.  22:00, August 1, 2016 (UTC)
Pyria was feeling better, having broken her fever night before. Really, she shouldn't have gone hunting, but the molly wasn't one for laying around and wasting away. The ginger tabby dropped her catch before slowly retreating into her den. 02:56, August 2, 2016 (UTC) 
Rainy panicked. I still smell like ScorchClan! She silently padded out the camp, then rolled about in the leaves. She came back and sat down in front of the Lead Fighter's den. Her tail twitched nervously, hoping no one had noticed the scent when she first came in. -Attack cat 
Callisto groomed herself, feeling extremely bored.--- After a while, Ariadne pinned Lucie to the floor. Both she-cats looked up at Otrera, who had surveyed them critically. " Not bad... yet your fighting style leaves much to be desired. Lucie, you are a Patroller- our second-rate fighters. Be grateful I even let you in." Otrera finished ominously, marching away. All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 13:00, August 2, 2016 (UTC)
Kopano watched as Pyria retreated. He had seen how she'd looked ill just yesterday. The massive leader wanted to invite her to share his den now. "Pyria," the black tom called. — Ryewhisker 15:30, August 2, 2016 (UTC)
Diva returned to camp before shouldering her way into her den, laying down in her nest with a loud huff and a harsh thud. She had been surprised by a dark gray tom and tackled him to the ground, only later to let him go because he posed no threat. As beta, she wasn't all about brawn, but about using her head as well. Something had told her to let him go...maybe it was because he reminded her of that one FlameClan guy, the black and silver one. Didn't want to stir trouble with such a big faction.
Meanwhile, the diluted molly flicked her pale ears before glancing over her shoulder at the black tom. The adviser spoke fluently per usual, "yes?" Pyria kept it cool, although she was feeling rather salty at the moment and desired a nice long cat-nap. Sickness and constant work had drained her of rest. 21:04, August 2, 2016 (UTC)
The leader merely sat there for a moment, staring at Lapis with interest. The intense green gaze burned into her blue one, cuing the loner to shift away. Embarrassment was kept hidden - well, mostly; the loner's ears still flattened.  23:51, August 2, 2016 (UTC)
Kopano felt his eyes narrow slightly. "Whenever you feel comfortable then your free to move into my den since.." He left that unsaid. She probably knew what he meant she was a very smart molly. Meanwhile, Marna shoved her way into camp bumping Callisto. "Oh, sorry." She muttered refusing to meet her eyes. "Um, I'm Marna." She said deciding to be polite. She slowly raised her olive green eyes. — Ryewhisker 00:30, August 3, 2016 (UTC)
Looking away and swallowing, Pyria responded quickly with her throat tight. "Yes, i know... I'm just not ready yet." 00:55, August 3, 2016 (UTC)
Kopano nodded, his amber cast into shadows now. Well at least he had Anika and Cladia, he thought before sighing. He cast her a small smile. "Well, how about you join me in a few days on a little walk," he suggested. "When your not sick." He said next. — Ryewhisker 01:53, August 3, 2016 (UTC)
" Watch it, idiot!" Callisto spat as she stumbled. Her temper calmed and she felt a twinge of guilt at her words. " I didn't mean that, I'm sorry- you're fine."--- Lucie felt her anger rise, but pushed it down. Otrera was right- if her group were any indication, she wouldn't survive on her own. Lowering her eyes to hide her resentment, she followed Ariadne as the white she-cat wove through the trees. All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 02:33, August 3, 2016 (UTC)
(This needs archived) Marna cast the molly a look of sadness before becoming emotionless for looks. It had been almost a year since Kopano had become leader, therefore (big plot reveal) over a year since he'd killed her mate and newborn kittens. "It's fine," she said lowly. — Ryewhisker 03:17, August 3, 2016 (UTC)
(it's not that long yet) Callisto stared at her, puzzled at the other molly's sudden change in disposition. " Okay, great." All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 11:49, August 3, 2016 (UTC)
Rainy watched Lucie with interest. Kittypet, like me...she thought. She was nothing like her though. -Attack cat
Pyria swished her pale ginger and white tail slowly, blinking at her leader. "I am no longer sick, my fever broke last night." She responded calmly. 16:17, August 3, 2016 (UTC)
Ariadne instructed Lucie on what to do, directing her in the direction of the Patrollers den. Lucie stomped away.--- Callisto looked away from Marna, a bit irritated for no reason at all. She'd been hoping the other she-cat would snap at her, or give her the opening to some sort of fight. No spirit, just like all of them, Callisto thought bitterly. All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 16:24, August 3, 2016 (UTC)
Shadow rested in his den, eyes closed, his head bobbed as he took a quiet cat-nap. 14:12, August 4, 2016 (UTC)
Kopano watched as Pyria went back to her den. The massive tom had been thinking a lot lately of his betrothed. Milo watched as Kopano watched his betrothed left. He didn't really feel for him as he'd heard the stories of how cruel Kopano could really be. Killing Samuel, Marna's mate, and her newborn kittens. — Ryewhisker 17:30, August 4, 2016 (UTC)
Pyria flopped in her nest, ignoring the burning stare ofher leader. Her paws hurt... remaining in her nest, the molly raised a singlepaw and licked it vigorously. Had to get used to walking on the hard rocks along the riverbanks. 22:31, August 4, 2016 (UTC)
Kopano turned swiftly before casting a weird look at Milo. Milo, however, took note of the look and quietly headed out of camp. The cream-furred tom looked around before making his way to the edges if their territory. He had heard that Kopanobplanned on rallying the Sea Riders to attack one of the clans soon. — Ryewhisker 04:48, August 5, 2016 (UTC)
Amazon approached Lapis, wrapping her tail around the loner. "There's no shame in having fun, Lapis," she murmured, and the solid dark gray she-cat chuckled.  12:10, August 5, 2016 (UTC)
Rainy padded into her nest, needing some time to think stuff over. She curled up, one thing on her mind: Ashflame. -Attack cat
Once finished with her paw-grooming, Pyria curled herself into a tight ball, resting firmly in her nest. She rested her head near her hind legs and let out a heavy sigh, closing her eyes. If she had a full-length tail, she'd gently tuck it up against her body and let it touch her nose, but...well, she only had a little stub. 22:38, August 8, 2016 (UTC)
Lapis shrugged and headed back to camp, Amazon following her. The tabby flicked her tail and curled in her den beside her friend. Lapis licked her fur, resting her head on her love interest's shoulder once done.
...Eventually, Lapis would wake before Amazon, going to walk alone. She walked quietly through the forest, pausing as she heard a noise.
Topaz, in the bushes, pricked his ears as he spotted someone he knew. That can't be her...Surely it's not.. He peered through the bushes once more, noticing the blue-gray fur and blue eyes. It spelled her name in front of him.
"Lapis?" The tom slid out of the bushes as the loner flinched. "It's you." The loner purred in amusement. "Miss me? Sorry bro, but I'm a bit taken."
"That's not what I came for. I just kinda missed several things about you." The tom smacked his tail across the loner's flank. "You wanna come chat?"
"..I-I've got to ask someone about it, but they'll allow me, I know they will." She glanced back and waved her tail. "I'll be back."  02:34, August 12, 2016 (UTC)
A few moons passed since Hirondelle found out who her mother was. Scorchflame had stayed a few more moons, along with Flashdusk. They'd cared for Titan leading up to the tom's death: he'd steadily declined, and ended up succumbing to an unknown sickness. It didn't help that his age and Dusk had weakened him. Now, however, they'd approached the ScorchClan border: it was finally time, Scorchflame had decided, to return home.
"I'll visit once in a while, okay?" Hirondelle mewed, the she-cat's tail flicking. She'd decided to stay behind, deciding Clan life wasn't really her thing. Her parents may be - or had been - Clan cats, but Hirondelle... nah.
"Yeah," Scorchflame whispered. "I promise that." They then bid farewell, and Scorchflame and Flashdusk left, leaving Hirondelle alone. When they had disappeared, the dark tabby departed as well, looking for her adopted siblings... whom she hadn't seen in a while. -- 08:10, August 12, 2016 (UTC)
Lapis had managed to explain to Amazon why she was going off - she put it as "alone time". Of course, the tabby leader let her go.
She went back to Topaz later that day, finding the tom curled up in tree roots. She smacked him with her tail a few times and he greeted her before the two headed off to relax and catch up.
(bc i want to get this plot done, i'll just bend the laws of time. assuming this happens approx. two or three weeks before scorch and flash go to even things out) Lapis would eventually return, Amazon greeting her as she came in. She noticed how the loner looked - her eyes were tired and her body smelled...different.  09:23, August 12, 2016 (UTC)
Lucie was out drilling with Otrera. Her muscles felt like putty and she could hardly walk when she was finished. " Well done," Otrera said, suddenly. " You're doing well. Now rest up- we've got more training tomorrow." The jet-black she-cat loped off in the direction of camp. She'd noticed, of course, that Lapis was gone- but merely assumed she'd run away, or something of the sort. All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 12:14, August 12, 2016 (UTC)
"Lapis...Lapis, you're not normal, you've got to get away." Amazon poked the queen. "You smell like.." Her eyes widened. "You're not serious."
"Hm?" The loner shifted, her belly swinging as she stood. "No, I'm fine." She watched Amazon's ears flatten and cocked her head. "Why do you look so upset?"
"Because you're denying that you're expecting kits," the leader growled through gritted teeth. "I'm doing this for your own good. Okay?" The tabby shooed her away. "Get someone to come get me if they come. Please, Lapis, I'm here to help you."
The loner would manage to leave and be far enough away to be out of the reach of the other Amazons. She curled near a clump of bushes, tired. She curled up and managed to doze off.  21:03, August 12, 2016 (UTC)
Adele had been running from fox and now hid in a small hollowed out tree trunk. Her two kittens, of which she'd named Rory and Caesar were sleeping. Adele knew that if she didn't leave them they'd end up dead. With great sorrow and regret the dilute ginger molly dashed out and made her way past several signs that she wasn't alone. She hoped her son and daughter would have great lives and maybe even one day she'd see them aga- A solid body slammed into hers and the frantic clawing began but her neck was quickly snapped by a large fox.
Several hours later, Rory woke to the sound of rain. It had been a week after both Caeaar and her birth and the dilute ginger and white molly knew they needed a home. As she nudged her brother awake, Rory got the feeling she'd need to stick with him for a long time. "Caesar, we have to go." She needs helping him up. Caesar hadn't opened his eyes yet, but Rory knew h would with time. As she made her way out Caesar lightly biting on her tail, the two made their way into the Amazons territory. — Ryewhisker 04:58, August 13, 2016 (UTC)
Amazon was mad - mad at her love interest, mad at the world, mad at everything. She burrowed her face into her paws, worrying over Lapis. Why exactly did she choose to do this? She anxiously stood and walked outside, flicking her tail. Derby attempted to come up behind her, but the tabby flicked her tail, causing the bengal to shy away. The tabby continued walking, hoping Lapis was fine.  10:48, August 13, 2016 (UTC)
Rory was growing hungry as she and Caesar walked but with no mother or any source of food she ignored it and kept walking. Maybe she'd find someone that would help. Caesar followed behind his sister, his eyes had finally opened but only to find out he had been born blind. The ginger tabby flattened his ears as he heard someone stomping around. Rory turned to Amazon. — Ryewhisker 14:15, August 13, 2016 (UTC)
Diva rested in her den, snoozing quietly. She had no dramatic issues with her love interest...well, because she didn't have one. Simple solution, in her mind.---- Shadow lay on his side, sunning himself on a rock. 14:21, August 13, 2016 (UTC)
The tabby leader's ears pricked - why exactly had she found kits out here? They'd never take them in. Unless they can be trained quickly, they won't last a day. Concern for her mate overtook her and she blinked a few times before padding past the kits quickly. She thought she heard the tired moan of her mate, and she started running, screaming, "Lapis!"  14:27, August 13, 2016 (UTC)
Despite how much she despised the she-cat, Otrera's praise sent a warm glow through Lucie.--- Otrera made her way back to camp, flattening her ears as she couldn't find Amazon. We really need a third leader. As for Lapis- where has she gone to? Otrera snarled in irritation. All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 15:48, August 13, 2016 (UTC)
Amazon nearly barreled into her mate, her claws catching the ground just before her. Lapis' eyes looked pained, but there were already two kits at her belly - a tom and a she-cat. She closed her eyes, her throat moaning her bitten-back scream. There it was - three kits, of which she was the mother of. The loner's eyes stared at Amazon's. "Well, uh, you've got a few children." She chuckled and flattened her ears as the green gaze watched her in shock. -- Derby, meanwhile, shrugged.  16:19, August 13, 2016 (UTC)
(who's derby talking to? sorry lol im confused) Otrera continued to lash her tail.--- Ariadne eyed Otrera, wondering why the she-cat was so moody all the time. All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 17:07, August 13, 2016 (UTC)
(ignore that, I failed xD) Amazon had a breif moment of fear. "L-Lapis, they'll never survive in the Amazons, not now." Lapis shrugged, watching over her kits in silence. Amazon's eyes brightened and she sat down near her mate. "Oh, uhm, they're, um, beautiful." She didn't really know what to say - plus, she was still worried.  17:20, August 13, 2016 (UTC)
(lol it's k) Otrera began to count freshkill.--- Ariadne walked over to sit becide Lucie, as the former kittypet looked a little uneasy. All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 17:52, August 13, 2016 (UTC)
Amazon ended up naming the kit that would become the couple's only known daughter - she named the blue-gray tabby Hrydx. The other two were named Juniper and Yarrow. The tabby excused herself as she remembered her placement, dusting the scent of milk away from her fur by rolling in some ferns. She walked back into the camp, her gaze immediately snapping to her typical look.  18:11, August 13, 2016 (UTC)
" Amazon," Otrera said mildly. " So good of you to join us." All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 18:25, August 13, 2016 (UTC)
"Something came up as I was coming back. I was hunting, really - it's not a clan here." Amazon flicked her tail, keeping her voice calm as she met the other leader's gaze. "As for where Lapis is, I've no idea." She felt a twinge in her stomach at the lie, but she knew she was doing for her mate's sake.  18:31, August 13, 2016 (UTC)
" Hmm," Otrera said absently, choosing not to pick a fight with the other leader in front of her whole group. " Well, when Lapis returns, kindly remind her that she can't disappear whenever she wants." The black she-cat then turned and strode into her den, only to walk back out and resume her counting of freshkill again. " Ariadne, go hunt." All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 18:43, August 13, 2016 (UTC)
(Can an Amazon adopt Rory and bro?) Rory led Caesar aimlessly through the Amazons territory. — Ryewhisker23:10, August 13, 2016 (UTC)
( amazons probably won't adopt male kits/ will kick them out when they're older, fyi) Ariadne nodded, standing up and racing for the exit. It felt good to be out in the forest. All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 23:24, August 13, 2016 (UTC)
(They'd stay until both are twelve moons then leave to join a clan) Rory pushed Caesar into a hollowed out tree trunk before grabbing some leaves and moss. "Stay here and don't say a word. I'm gonna find us some food." She said making sure that the old ivy vines covered the entrance. Caesar tucked his paws before laying down and closing his eyes listening for anything that might harm them. — Ryewhisker 00:01, August 14, 2016 (UTC)
On her hunt, Ariadne picked up the scent trail of two kits. Concerned, as kits shouldn't be romaing the forest alone, she followed it. Soon she found a single kit hidden behind ivy vines and paused, wondering if there was a mother around. All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 00:23, August 14, 2016 (UTC)
Caesar flattened his ears as he scented a cat. "Who's there?" He called opening his foggy eyes. Rory had a feeling in her gut and immediately abandoned her caterpillar. She came upon a bigger cat near her sibling. "Hey, back off chum!" She growled in a high voice. — Ryewhisker 00:28, August 14, 2016 (UTC)
Ariadne's whiskerse twitched. " Whoa, sweetie. I'm not doing anything. Where's your mother?" All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 00:48, August 14, 2016 (UTC)
Rory narrowed her blue eyes. The dilute kitten quickly made her way to Caesar. "Dead." She said with no emotion. — Ryewhisker 01:11, August 14, 2016 (UTC)
" So's mine... I think," Ariadne said mildly. " Anyway, it's not right for you to be alone. I'm part of a group- you can join us, though they might have a problem with him because he's a tom..." All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 01:17, August 14, 2016 (UTC)
Rory eyed the molly for a minute before answering. "Wherever he goes, I go. He needs my help." Caesar stayed quiet agreeing with his sister. — Ryewhisker 02:05, August 14, 2016 (UTC)
Peter was so lame he died.--- James, who was unfortunately nearby, caught the lameness and perished.--- Ariadne nodded, bicolored eyes soft. " I'll take you there and talk to my leaders. They won't turn him away." All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 02:46, August 14, 2016 (UTC)
Rory followed the loner silently letting her brother bite down softly on her tail tip which had turned crooked at the tip. Caesar swallowed before slowly following his sister. The ginger tabby closed his eyes briefly before opening them. — Ryewhisker 03:11, August 14, 2016 (UTC)
Ariadne, looking back ever so often to check on them, noted this action. She stared at Caesar's eyes nad stifled a gasp. Oh... he's blind... Ariadne then bit back a growl. She wouldn't let the Amazons kick him out. All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 03:25, August 14, 2016 (UTC)
Caesar sensed her uncomfortableness with his blindness. "It's okay. I was born this way," he muttered. Rory stifled a laugh at the look on the cat's face. "Besides you've got me, miha." She purred. — Ryewhisker 03:47, August 14, 2016 (UTC)
Lapis waited patiently for her mate to come back - the loner was bored. She licked Hrydx's fur, purring as Yarrow's orange tabby fur scrabbled against her flank.  11:27, August 14, 2016 (UTC)
" Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't mean it that way," Ariadne purred. " It's just... nevermind. Here we are," she said, gesturing to the entrance. " Come with me, I'll talk to Otrera and Amazon." All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 12:54, August 14, 2016 (UTC)
Amazon took a few deep breaths and pushed her mate out of her mind for a little while. Hrydx, Juniper, and Yarrow will be fine. I'll see them. Hrydx could even be an Amazon, from my intimidating name for her. She lashed her tail against the ground as she stood outside the den that she shared. And Yarrow...Yarrow's got a lot of potential. She turned her gaze to the ground, preventing the cloud in her eyes from showing. But they can't know that she had kits. They can't know that Hrydx and Yarrow are my adopted kits. They just can't- At this thought, an idea popped into her mind.  14:07, August 14, 2016 (UTC)
Ariadne stepped into camp, leading Caesar and Rory behind her. " Amazon? Otrera?"--- Lucie stared. All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 14:13, August 14, 2016 (UTC)
Amazon pricked her ears, her idea floating to the back of her mind. "Hm?"  14:22, August 14, 2016 (UTC)
" I found these kits out, on their own," Ariadne said nervously. " They're- um- without a mother, and I was wondering if they could join?"--- Otrera stepped out beside Amazon, eyes cold as she studied the kits. " One is a tom- and a blind one at that." All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 15:17, August 14, 2016 (UTC)
Amazon narrowed her gaze. "True." She blinked a few times and closed her eyes. "I'm really not sure what side to take." I mean, Lapis has three kits, but I'm not sure if I should allow these ones in or not..  15:37, August 14, 2016 (UTC)
Ariadne furiously kept her fur from bristling. " So? The she-kit is strong- she takes care of him, and hunts for him. If you don't take him in, you'll loose her."--- Otrera studied the kits. She didn't want to condem any kit to a life outside without a mother, but rules were rules. " The she-kit can stay. The tom cannot." All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 16:00, August 14, 2016 (UTC)
Amazon raised an eyebrow. "True, we don't allow toms here, but..." Her green gaze remained unwavered as she thought of Lapis. "Let's make an exception, just this once."  16:10, August 14, 2016 (UTC)
Otrera's face remained impassive. " Even if I did consent to it, there is no mother here for them, and they are too young to train."---- Ariadne looked at Amazon and then turned to Otrera. " I- I will adopt them." All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 16:16, August 14, 2016 (UTC)
"How? These kits look young enough to have been born a few days ago." Amazon cocked her head.  16:24, August 14, 2016 (UTC)
Ariadne shrugged. " They look two or three weeks old, the right age where orphan kits are weaned. I'll hunt for them and take care of them. Please," she begged. " Let me keep them." --- Otrera considered this. " I, like you, have no desire to turn helpless kits out into the wild. But if you say you will care for them... it is the Amazon way to be strong, after all. Perhaps..." Otrera appeared to be in mental debate, and then resurface from it. " I will allow the kits to stay, but the male will have to leave when he was older. Amazon, what do you say?" All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 16:37, August 14, 2016 (UTC)
"There is no desire in my heart to be so heartless that I let innocent kits die. I agree with this decision." Amazon nodded her agreement. This might mean that Hrydx and Yarrow can come in...!  17:08, August 14, 2016 (UTC)
" Thank you!" Ariadne burst out, then remembered her place and dipped her head to both leaders. " This was good of you." --- Otrera remained impassive, looking noticeably less pleased than Amazon. " Don't get too excited. The male kit has a year, at most. Then he leaves." All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 17:14, August 14, 2016 (UTC)
Amazon nodded, but her thoughts were on Lapis. I have to check on her. She needs to just...get rid of them. She would've let her emotion show, but she had to keep her typical look. I'm not letting that one go...she has to stay, I know she'll be great.  17:31, August 14, 2016 (UTC)
Rory listened to the cats growing enraged. Her eyes narrowed and she back up to press against her brother. Looks like she'll be leaving in a year. Caesar knew they thought he was pathetic not just because he was a tom but because he was blind. The ginger tabby bowed his head slightly feeling ashamed of his blindness. Like it was his fault?? Rory felt her brother's sadness and pushed her nose to touch his cheek softly. She wanted to say something but didn't want to compromise their knew home. Rory glanced at Ariadne then to Otrera and Amazon. Otrera was heartless and would gave thrown them out because of Caeaar being a tom and blind! — Ryewhisker 18:20, August 14, 2016 (UTC)
Ariadne placed her tail across both kit's backs and led away. Once out of earshot, she whispered, " You musn't take her words to heart. Rory, Caesar, you can sleep in my den." --- Otrera watched them go, allowing emotion to pool into her gaze as soon as they couldn't see her. Callisto... Io... I miss you. All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 18:50, August 14, 2016 (UTC)
Amazon excused herself and went to check on Lapis. The loner's young kits had opened their eyes and stared up at the leader, blue, green, and amber meeting her gaze. "They're so cute!" Hrydx immediately started mewing, Juniper and Yarrow trying to ask why their mother was so close to Amazon.  20:16, August 14, 2016 (UTC)
" I guess I'll train you when you're older, too," Ariadne rambled on. " There are two ranks of fighters, Patrollers and Lead Fighters... a Lead Fighter is what you want to be. I'm a lead fighter." All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 21:26, August 14, 2016 (UTC)
Lapis didn't really know how to explain the relationship between her and her mate, but the latter was busy playing with Hrydx, so she couldn't get her to explain. "It, um, is just us. We love each other, that's it." Juniper was tempted to ask about how he and his siblings came to be, but he decided against it - even as a young tom, he was still smart.
As soon as Amazon was finished with Hrydx, who had grown tired, Lapis flicked her tail and whispered into her ear, "As soon as they're off milk, we've got to get them away. They'll never let them in - or, well, maybe Hrydx, but certainly not Juniper." The loner met her maze's gaze as she stared at her.  01:33, August 15, 2016 (UTC)
Otrera pondered her descision. She knew she would've felt horrible had she kicked them out, and she had a sneakinig suspicion that Ariadne would have still helped them. But- a tom. Otrerea growled to herself. Now she couldn't turn any others away. All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 01:43, August 15, 2016 (UTC)
Amazon nodded. "I was thinking the same thing." She turned her gaze to Hrydx. "How long's it been? Almost long enough?" Lapis dipped her head. "About two weeks." Her mate said a quiet yes and murmured, "Soon."  01:47, August 15, 2016 (UTC)
Otrera shook her head, needing to clear it. She got up and stumbled out of camp, needing to get away from descisions and pressure and... everything. All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 01:59, August 15, 2016 (UTC)
Rory sat in Ariadne's den wife awake. She couldn't sleep. She had grown too used to never sleeping when Caesar was tired fearful of him being hurt. Yet her thoughts always went to Otrera saying no to Caesar. Even since he was blind. Caesar didn't like pity and he probably hated that everyone now pitied him because he was blind. She sighed before poking her head out from behind the ivy she'd decorated the den with. Where was Ariadne? — Ryewhisker 02:06, August 15, 2016 (UTC)
Amazon would eventually fall asleep beside Lapis, keeping her tail curved near her adopted kits. The loner's ears twitched and her kits slept between the bodies of both Amazons.  02:17, August 15, 2016 (UTC)
Ariadne looked up from her place outside the den. She notied the kit, and the ivy on the entrance of the den. The other Lead Fightes wouldn't mind, if it allowed the kit to feel at home. " What's wrong?" the she-cat asked softly. All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 02:27, August 15, 2016 (UTC)
Rory met the molly's eyes. "Nothing. I'm just watching over Caesar." She replied. Her blue eyes going towards Otrera there was a feeling of anger towards the leader. — Ryewhisker 02:36, August 15, 2016 (UTC)
(Otrera's not in camp). Ariadne was good at reading emotions- she knew something was troubling the young kit. Of course there is- she's been orphaned and left on her own. I wouldn't be surprised if she doesn't trust any of us- even me. " Caesar is safe here," Ariadne promised, looking deep into Rory's eyes. " Nothing can hurt him." All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 02:39, August 15, 2016 (UTC)
Rory sighed and flattened her ears. "He may be safe but not when Otrera's around" She didn't really feel welcome what with them only letting Caesar stay because of Rory. She knew that if they'd found him alone he'd have been rejected. — Ryewhisker 02:44, August 15, 2016 (UTC)
Oh. Ariadne sighed. " Otrera won't hurt him, if that's what you're wondering. She's not a cold-blooded predator. I know what she said was cruel, but Otrera has rules to... uphold." All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 02:48, August 15, 2016 (UTC) 
..Of course, the next day was the day that Amazon dreaded - getting rid of her mate's kits. She and Lapis had to make a hard decision. The two stared at the kits as they scuffled, Amazon's ears flattening as dread exploded into her stomach. "I don't want to get rid of any of them." Emotion cracked her voice and she dug her claws into the ground. "I-I can't believe we have to get rid of them."
Lapis' tail curled around her mate. "I know. But I also know that you really have a liking to Hrydx." The loner pressed against the tabby's side. "I think Hrydx should come. I want you to be happy, Amazon, and even if we have to get rid of them, we should pick the one that you want." The tabby's gaze turned to hers, and she nodded.
"F-Fine." Amazon laid herself near the kits and blinked a few times. "Hrydx." The gray tabby kit glanced up. "Hrydx, come here." She watched the kit approached. She felt like sobbing, but she held her look. "Hrydx, follow me please." She stood and flicked her tail. "I'm taking you somewhere." She acted enthusiastic, but she didn't have much of that in her.
Lapis, meanwhile, nodded at her mate and guided the other two away, despite their many protests. Both she-cats hated hearing the cries from the kits. The loner would leave them in Clan territory, waiting for someone to find them. She ran away while they weren't looking, leaving the two to keep each other safe.  01:47, August 16, 2016 (UTC)
Otrera raced through the forest, trying to clear her head. All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 01:55, August 16, 2016 (UTC)
Amazon found a way to hide the scent of Lapis' milk on Hrydx. "Good," she whispered to her mate as she came. The young kit looked scared, and Lapis too, the older tabby realized. "I miss them already."  02:04, August 16, 2016 (UTC)
Otrera made her way back after she felt refreshed. All my friends are heathens. Take it s l o w 02:17, August 16, 2016 (UTC)
Rory frowned as she curled up next to Caesar. Hopefully the strange cat was right. — Ryewhisker
Lapis pressed her face into her mate's fur, confiding her sadness in Amazon's fur. The tabby would've sobbed her eyes out, but she held strong. She dug her claws into the ground, keeping Hrydx tucked between her and her mate.  23:40, August 16, 2016 (UTC)
Ariadne soon followed the kits into their den, curling up in a nest opposite them. Tomorrow, she'd show them around camp and their territory. I hope they learn to trust me.--- Otrera, who could never sleep for more than two or three hours at a time, was up and patrolling camp like a shadow.  Good morning! You're going to die. 23:45, August 16, 2016 (UTC)
Hrydx could sense that her biological and adoptive mothers were upset, so she tried pawing at Lapis. "Lapi! Lapi!" The loner's eyes warmed sadly, and she lifted her paw to tuck the small gray tabby she-kit near her stomach.  23:53, August 16, 2016 (UTC)
Ariadne sighed, finding sleep was alluding her. She remembered very little about her childhood actually... she knew she'd been raised with her mother, but had she had any siblings? The white cat thought hard.  Good morning! You're going to die. 00:02, August 17, 2016 (UTC)
Amazon whispered a few things in Hrydx's ear, and the younger tabby nodded, fear in her blue gaze. My child...you look so much like her.. the leader thought, sighing. For a moment, Lapis placed her heading on Amazon's shoulder, and they held together for s few moments before letting go.  02:28, August 18, 2016 (UTC)
Eventually, Ariadne slept, though fitfully.  Good morning! You're going to die. 13:28, August 18, 2016 (UTC)
Hrydx would follow Lapis and Amazon back, watching carefully as the latter's attitude shifted from concerned to strict. "Found her. Stupid thing, thanking she could run away." The tabby's tail flicked to the kit, and she nearly spooked away. "Also, found this young one. Female, no family to be found." The kit felt a twing in her stomach at the lie, but she noticed how Amazon's gaze didn't changed. I've gotta be like her! I gotta hide my roots! She kept her gaze fearful but calm, mimicking her adopted mother's gaze  00:37, August 22, 2016 (UTC)
Otrera sighed. " She's obviously your child, Lapis, I can see and smell the similarities. You should not have left- you cannot leave whenever you want, regardless of your ties to Amazon. As for the kit..." Otrera sniffed in distaste. " I suppose she'll grow up strong. She can stay."  Good morning! You're going to die.
 01:55, August 22, 2016 (UTC)
Lapis flattened her ears, while Hrydx looked fearful. Amazon glanced at her mate, her tail flicking, unsaid conversation flashing through the two she-cats' eyes. The tabby kit slid away and shivered, blinking several times to ease her stress. There's something wrong, we're missing someone, something is just horribly wrong!  02:56, August 22, 2016 (UTC)
" Do not try and deny it," Otrera said. " Take the kit with you- and raise her yourself."  Good morning! You're going to die.
 03:13, August 22, 2016 (UTC)
Shadow trotted along, all by himself. He missed his brother dearly, and wondered how many lives he had left...since he didn't know that Hiddenstar was no longer leader. But the rogue feared that because his brother was a leader, he may be targeted...and even dead. 15:28, August 25, 2016 (UTC)
Rainy had left for the border once more, expecting to see Ashflame waiting for her.-Attack cat
Perhaps he should take the effort to see Hiddenstar? But worry churned in Shadow, for he feared that his brother may have forgotten about him, or FlameClan may not recall him and attempt to chase him out. 15:33, August 25, 2016 (UTC)
Lapis let Hrydx wander off, Amazon keeping her eyes fixed on her single daughter. She's strong, the tabby leader thought, watching the kit tackle twigs and a small bird. The bird screamed as she jumped on it, scratching its neck. "A dirty kill," the leader called, and the kit flattened her ears.
...Nearby, a brown tom slunk around. Olivine...Lilac...where are you, where are my kits... The tom was still out for revenge...the two sisters had taken them from him, stolen from him. "Show yourselves!" He swore he could smell them. Come out, you two. He recognized the scent of the family, but he couldn't tell who...
Topaz, who still hadn't decided on whether or not he should tell Amazon about his kit, picked out a different scent. Who's this? He followed it, only to come in front of someone he hadn't seen in a while... "Son."
The orange tom flinced, staring at his father. "F-Father!" His eyes grew wide with fear, his muscles tensing, fear in his gaze...He could see the same look in his father's eyes as his brother's - the same amber stare that bored into his, savagely dark with anger and psycopathy. He screamed, crouched, sprinted...he hated his father. "Son!" The older tom's yowl terrified Topaz, and he ran towards the mountains, hoping to lose his father.
He wanted to stop, but he knew he couldn't - not unless he wanted to die, under the blood-stained claws. Father, leave me alone! He graciously hoped that someone would help him, so that he didn't have to face his father alone...he thought he could see cats, and he screamed his need, catching the attention of one. (continued in toev)  22:31, September 8, 2016 (UTC)
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