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Post by Kibbles on Aug 31, 2015 3:38:29 GMT
The scarred tabby tom sat on his hind paws, tail helping him steady himself. His front paws were busy weaving some more thorns through the wall of the camp to help reinforce it. He had pricked his paws a few times, but he wasn't stopping anytime soon. After all, someone had to do it. And from what he saw, the rogues and loners were a bit more comfortable out hunting. Plus, he knew they would grow stronger bonds if they patrolled together. That was crucial in clan life.
Of course, he didn't send just newer cats on these patrols. At least on cat whom used to be in a clan was on them, so that they had a better chance at learning. Right now he had sent Marsh-heart with a few cats. He had also sent out Rookstorm with a few more. And even Turtlefrost with some. Those three should be able to help some of the cats learn about a clan's bonds.
He smiled as he took a step back from his handy work, looking at the reinforced part of the wall. He had been doing this all morning, so it was looking really good right now. He'd have to continue his work. He didn't think Honeyheart should do it, as she had many other responsibilities to do. And Scorpion seemed to only be getting grumpier as the days passed. He still wasn't sure why, but he wasn't about to ask her to do anything. He liked his fur too much.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2015 4:16:12 GMT
The black she-cat narrowed her eyes ever so slightly. Cats were going in and out of the camp, some looking at her, some looking at others. She snorted as some of the other clan cats gave her dirty looks. She came from StormClan which wasn't considered a proper clan. She would show them a proper clan. She found herself unsheathing her claws kneading them into the ground. She looked across the clearing as the kits were modifying the nursery. She stormed over a growl deep in her throat. "You are doing it wrong, you need to weave over under over not under over under it will never reinforce properly when we go to pack it with mud." She took the thorn branch from Pinekit weaving it in and out, she wasn't satisfied with it and did it once more. This happened a few more times until she determined she had perfected the layout (granted it looked exactly the same as it did the first time)
she took a step back and gave a firm nod of her head. "Perfection Pinekit. I don't think any future queens will want to freeze to StarClan this leaf-bare. There are lots of things to do so little time to do it especially when your mother decides to make you apprentices." She snapped. Her eyes fell across to Duskblaze, her eyes lit up, but not positively. She snarled ever so slightly. "Does anyone in this forsaken clan know how to weave properly?" Her pace was elevated as she stood on her hind legs using her tail to balance her shifting Duskblazes work. She tilted her head to one side, then the other and nodded firmly. "It just needed a she-cats touch I think. Toms these days have bees for brains." She smirked ever so slightly, her work was magnificent. The clan would certainly be warm this leaf-bare. "Why Don't I show you proper weaving with Eveningblazes den. We will need to keep it closed in because of the herbs, don't want them freezing or dying, Green cough is deadly you know." She mewed to Duskblaze. She shot one more look towards Pinekit who frantically switched to the method Scorpion had showed her....she certainly seemed to be more on edge lately, and she wasn't sure why.
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Post by Kibbles on Aug 31, 2015 4:23:44 GMT
Duskblaze's ears perked as he heard Scorpion's snarl. Oh, that wasn't a good sign. He looked over as he saw her "fixing" his handiwork. He gave her a 'really?' look, but didn't say anything. He knew better by now. Trust me, he had received plenty of scratches, and near scratches, from this she-cat in the past few moons.
Then an idea came to mind. Yes, let's go to Eveningblaze's den. That was a fantastic idea! He nodded at the she-cat and got to his paws, walking towards the medicine cat's den. "Let me check the inside and see if I can spot any holes from in there," he told his mate. He didn't wait for an answer as he squeezed through the entrance.
He waited a moment for his eyes to get used to the dimness, but he quickly spotted the scarred medicine cat not too far away. He scooted over a bit. "Eveningblaze, can you look over Scorpion for me? She's acting... grumpier than usual. I think she might be in pain or something? You know how she is, too stubborn to admit any weakness," he whispered so that Scorpion wouldn't hear him.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2015 4:35:58 GMT
Scorpion narrowed her eyes ever so slightly as she stood up using moss and mud from the near by stream to touch up any holes in the den. "Yes you go do that. Can't mess up anything from the inside. If you see one let me know and I'll patch it up." She mewed ever so slightly as she watched Duskblaze go inside. Better him than her. If she had to listen to Eveningblaze grump about something one more time she would shred him and line what fur he had left around her nest. At least she would be warm this leaf-bare. Perhaps they should have traded places. She could entertain herself with his grumpiness. She had never personally been a fan of said cat, but he was the only one around who knew about herbs of any kind, and she wasn't about to get into a fight with him and be left in the cold this leaf-bare. Eveningblaze was a good medicine cat but he was harsh and she knew it.
Eveningblaze looked up from his work of organizing his den when he heard the pawsteps of Duskblaze. He rolled his eyes ever so slightly as he mentioned Scorpion being more grumpy than usual. He turned around to face the tom and twitched his whiskers with amusement. "Did it ever occur to you she just may have inherited my sweet personality?" She stood up giving his pelt a shake before stepping outside his den to look at Scorpion without it being obvious. Slightly extended belly, although not too noticeable as she had been very keen on warrior duties and training still, he looked to the prey pile, she was eating double her normal intake....moody....irritable wanting to patch walls, it was a homing instinct. He chuckled ever so slightly shaking his head back and forth. "Duskblaze thinks you have a problem. Did you eat a bad mouse Scorpion?" He could see her flare up ever so slightly but he just flcked his tail, he didn't have a care in the world.
"I suggest you stop warrior duties for awhile, you have a serious illness" He twitched his whiskers with amusement when he could see Scorpion pause to look at him. He smirked and looked over to Duskblaze. "She's expecting kits."
Scorpion stopped for a moment, and lowered herself to the ground, she looked to Duskblaze then to Eveningblaze then back to Duskblaze. She looked down at her belly and shifted uncomfortably. She had been so busy trying to patrol and run things and watch after Honeyhearts kits, and patching things, and hunting, and toning her own muscles that she didn't even stop to consider what was going on with her own health. "K.....Kits?"
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Post by Kibbles on Aug 31, 2015 4:42:09 GMT
Duskblaze followed Eveningblaze out of the den and looked at Scorpion. He gave her a sheepish smile, but it soon disappeared as he heard the verdict. Oh god, was he about to pass out? He felt light headed for a moment, but shook it quickly. He looked at Eveningblaze for a moment. His ear twitched as he heard Scorpion say kits again.
He couldn't believe it. He was going to be a father? Was he ready? Was Scorpion ready to be a mother? Did she even want kits? Did he even want kits? He laid down as he realized he was swaying on his shaking legs. He put his head on his paws, ears still alert.
"Scorpion is carrying kits? My kits? I'm going to be... a father?" he asked, to no one in particular. He looked t the she-cat, ready for her to claw him to death. He knew training and her warrior duties were important to her. He gulped, unsure of what her reaction would be once the shock wore off.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2015 5:09:20 GMT
Eveningblaze snorted ever so slightly. "No you are going to be a mother congratulations the nursery is off to the right." HIs tone was clearly sarcastic as he pressed a paw ever so gently to Scorpions abdomen. She flinched under his touch ever so slightly and he gave a warning growl. He didn't see any immediate threat to the soon to be new lives except for leaf-bare. They would still be small and would need careful attention He watched as Scorpion looked at the nursey with defeated eyes, but something suddenly changed as she gave a firm nod of her head and started walking in that direction. it looked as if she had come to terms with the fact and Eveningblaze nodded approvingly. "She will need to see me once every so often so I can check on her. I can say comfortable there's at least three....maybe four. Strong parents mean strong warriors, I'm sure she will be fine do you need poppy seeds are you going to be good?
Scorpion wandered towards the nursery, she looked towards where she had been sleeping but that was no longer her den. She would be alone, away from the others, she would be sharing a den with Blueflower. She peered in looking around, it appeared to be much cozier than the warriors den. She stepped on the clover beds which felt very nice under her paws. The nesting area had feathers and soft moss, she circled once before laying down getting a feel for the area. It was much warmer in comparison. It would stink not being able to do the things she enjoyed most, but she would be bringing strong blood into the clan, and she would be proud of her kits...strong warriors they would be...fighting side by side, hunting side by side, they would be feared by outsiders and respected by insiders, she had very high hopes for their future.
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Post by Kibbles on Aug 31, 2015 5:25:21 GMT
Duskblaze shook his head. He got to his paws and followed after his mate. He poked his head into the den and moved into it slowly. He hesitated a bit before sitting beside Scorpion. They were currently alone in the den. He leaned down and nose her cheek once.
"They'll be strong, just like us. We'll raise them to be strong," he said. He wasn't quite sure what to say in this situation, though. She hadn't said anything before she walked away. For Starclan's sake, he was pretty positive they hadn't even said that they loved each other yet. Did she love him? Did he love her? What was love?
He looked at her face. She was beautiful in his eyes and strong in everyone's eyes. She didn't have the best attitude in the forest, but she seemed to be interested in him not too long ago. Was she still interested? Even though this happened? he was afraid to ask. But he knew that he did have feelings for her. Love was something he didn't quite know, though. He was about seventy-five percent sure he did love her.
Of course, the two never really opened up to one another before, and he wasn't sure if that was ever going to happen.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2015 18:04:52 GMT
Scorpion Raised her gaze and looked at the tom with her dark eyes. She flicked an ear in acknowledgement about them being just as strong as they were. Of course they would be as strong as they were. Two strong parents with warrior blood so strong it was as pure as it got. She unsheathed her claws, it was only temporary. Once they could eat freshkill she could hunt and patrol and walk once again, she was bringing strong blood into the clan which is something they needed. They had honeyheart, but the only kit who even had remote potential was Pinekit, there was Eveningblaze's daughter Jay but she had yet to formulate an opinion on her. Of course the other rogues and what not. She was unsure about them as well, had she been able to mentor one perhaps they would have had a strong chance, but instead she would be in the nursery. At least she was doing something for the clan.
"They will be strong, and future leaders for this clan. I have high hopes for them. I will train them young from the nursery. The Clan will see that our blood is the strongest I have zero doubts for them Duskblaze. With you as a father and me as mother its the perfect combination for the perfect warrior. They will be advanced fighting, hunting, tracking, machines....I will make sure of that." Scorpion mewed with a sparkle in her eye. She looked over at Duskblaze and tilted her head. She nosed his cheek ever so slightly. She wasn't sure if it was love, but she certainly felt closer to him than anyone else.
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