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Post by Flower on Apr 6, 2008 9:44:33 GMT -5
Silverstripe padded into camp. He looked as grumpy as ever, but his tail twitched behind him as though he were more worried than he let on. Walking through the camp, he hesitated a moment, then poked his nose into Patchstar's den.
"An apprentice is missing."
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Post by ☆§wìftflame☆ on Apr 9, 2008 17:04:56 GMT -5
Dawnflight had been lying in the sun outside Patchstar's den when she heard Silverstripe's news. He looked agitated, almost worried.
"Silverstripe, did you say an apprentice is missing? Whose apprentice?"
Dawnflower was not overly worried, but it was good to be informed about what was going on in camp. After all, what else was there to do when your kits could be born any moment? Dawnflight was too pregnant to go out of camp and hunt without the risk of harming one of her unborn kits. So, she was left with nothing to do but listen to generally meaningless gossip. She gazed up at the clearly agitated cat, waiting for his response.
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Post by thisbecoconuts on Apr 10, 2008 17:01:54 GMT -5
Darkmoon was lying a little aways from Dawnflight in the sun as well. He was stretching for a moment when he heard some voices. He opened them into slits and looked at the two cats. His ears pricked forward as he got up onto his paws. "Which squirt got himself into unecessary trouble?" he grumbled, automatically offering his help by even participating in the conversation.
The cats could hate him as much as they please, but he was a clanmate nonetheless. He looked at Silverstripe, noting the worried body signals.
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Post by ☆§wìftflame☆ on Apr 12, 2008 9:15:13 GMT -5
"Which squirt got himself into unnecessary trouble?"
Dawnflight knew immediately that this was no gossip when Darkmoon involved himself. She had never even heard the strange cat speak before, and he must have thought it was serious if he was volunteering his efforts to find the apprentice. Dawnflight turned to Dakrmoon to answer him, as Silverstripe was talking to Patchstar, and surely they shouldn't be interrupted.
"I'm not sure whose apprentice it is, Darkmoon, but Silverstripe is talking to Patchstar, so they must have already searched the forest for her. Have you noticed anything unusual in the forest, or any apprentices not showing up?"
Then, before Darkmoon could answer, Dawnflight sighed and added,
"Oh, I hate hearing about his kind of thing and not being able to help."
My kitting will start soon, I'm sure... Dawnflight thought privately to herself. Maybe I should think of moving to the nursery... However, this missing apprentice was fresh in her mind, and she turned to Darkmoon, once again anxiously awaiting his answer.
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Post by ☆§wìftflame☆ on Apr 13, 2008 13:19:12 GMT -5
[OOC: continued from warriorsxnsd.proboards105.com/index.cgi?board=sands&action=display&thread=175]With as little warning as the snapping of a twig and a rustle of the bushes, Swiftflame burst into camp, not bothering to check if Ashpaw was still behind her. She sped to the first worried-looking cat she saw, Dawnflight. "Dawnflight, you've heard about the missing apprentice, Skitterpaw, right? Understanding flashed in Dawnflight's eyes. "Skitterpaw is the apprentice whose gone missing? Silverstripe just went to tell Patchstar that an apprentice has gone missing, but we hadn't known who it was."Swiftflame looked frustrated. She had been hoping to be provided with more information, but it seemed like all she had found was worry and confusion. Dawnflight looked no happier. She was clearly worried about the apprentice as well. As Swiftflame's gaze traveled to the ground, seemingly in defeat, they spotted Dawnflight's heavily pregnant stomach. "You know, this much stress can't be good for your kits. You should really move to the nursery." Swiftflame added with concern before turning towards Darkmoon. "Darkmoon, have you heard anything else? Any more information about what might have happened to Skitterpaw?" Swiftflame's voice strained with worry. "Anything?" |
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Post by xradx on Apr 13, 2008 13:24:03 GMT -5
Ashpaw bounded into camp behind Swiftflame, turning her head from cat to cat as they spoke in turn. "We couldn't smell her in the forest or the sands," she added, "Where else could she have gone?" her voice cracked with worry as she spoke. Her easrs flicked back and forth nervously as they always did when she was nervous or worried. She's fine Ashpaw told herself, Maybe she's just hiding or something, she could still be fine. |
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Post by thisbecoconuts on Apr 13, 2008 18:20:52 GMT -5
Darkmoon noticed Dawnflight's stress. He also noticed her swollen stomach. He looked around nervously. He was not used to being around pregnant felines. He clearled his throat and noticed her worry. Her motherly instincts, probably. He put the tip of his tail on her shoulder, trying to calm her down. He was not used to trying to comfort others, but for his awkward social skill's sake he had to do something. "I don't keep my eyes on others when I leave camp." He shrugged. "This is nothing unusal. Young'ns always go missing. They always leave tracks." Darkmoon sighed with relief as Swiftflame came into the camp. Atleast another feline was here to help him with the Dawnflight. He nodded in agreement. "Everyone else will take care of this. Go get some rest"
Was Darkmoon bipolar or what? A jerk one second, a caring angel the next. However, he then saw that Swiftflame was just as worried and his own brow furrowed. Jeez, he had alot on his paws. He was about to speak when Ashpaw came into camp. He looked at the apprentice and sighed. Everyone needs to just stop freaking out. "Okay, Silverstripe is currently talking to Patchstar. We just need to wait for the final word before we all freak. Ashpaw and Swiftflame... I bet we're going to search soon. I think you should grab some fresh-kill for the road... Dawnflight, maybe you should take it easy. Would you like me to get you some fresh-kill? I need to gain my strength if we're going to search. There's no point in worrying ourselves sick when we'd be more useful with energy.. not on the ground from starvation." he added with a smile. But his mind was turning. He did not know the apprentice, but clearly everyone was worried. He looked around, hoping to calm down the three cats around him.
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Post by ☆§wìftflame☆ on Apr 14, 2008 17:09:23 GMT -5
Swiftflame watched Darkmoon take control of the situation with more than a hint of annoyance. How bipolar was this cat? One second he snapped at her for watching hunt, the next he was acting all kind and concerned! However, she did agree with him on one point. Dawnflight was in no condition to be put under this type of stress. She spoke quickly with her, and once the soon-to-be mother was padding off in the direction of the nursery Swiftflame turned back towards the others.
Before speaking, however, she realized that Silverstripe still hadn't returned from Patchstar's den. Perhaps IvoryClan's leader was busy.
"Ashpaw, Darkmoon, go get some fresh-kill. We're going to need a search party. I'm going to go find Moonwhisker."
At that, Swiftflame turned and swiftly scanned the camp for a sign of Moonwhisker's pelt. The moment she did, Swiftflame dashed towards her. "Moonwhisker? Skitterpaw has gone missing, and she's nowhere on the territory, we've looked. I think we need to gather a search party."
Swiftflame gazed at her childhood friend, desperate for someone of greater authority to take control of the situation. and know exactly what to do to find Skitterpaw and bring her home to safety.
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Post by thisbecoconuts on Apr 14, 2008 18:19:48 GMT -5
The tom looked at Swiftflame warily. He had tried to help her out by taking command of the situation. However, he let her grab the reins. He padded over towards the fresh-kill pile and grabbed three mice, attempting to blaance them all in his teeth. He was having trouble breathing, haha. He padded to Ashpaw and Swiftflame, dropping a mouse in front of the two cats. He glady started to eat, finished the mouse in four quick bites. Licking his lips he watched Swiftflame walk away to talk to moonwhisker. It was clear that he was wondering what the hell was going on. He sighed. This was going to be a long night. He quickly padded to the pile agian and grabbed a vole for Dawnflight. He then ran towards the nursery and dropped it in front of the queen. "Try to get some sleep. Don't worry." he murmured. He felt the need to lick her to comfort her, but refrained. What the heck was going on with him?
He padded back out of the den with a final nod towards the she-cat and went back to the other two cats.
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Post by ☆§wìftflame☆ on Apr 16, 2008 20:06:15 GMT -5
Dawnflight was shocked into silence as Darkmoon reacted with politeness and even affection towards her condition. What was going on with him? Shaking her head in wonder, Dawnflight padded heavily over to the fresh kill pile, and picked up a sparrow. She wasn't hungry, but she was sure the almost full grown kits in her belly were. She ate slowly, savoring each bite. She then stood up, straining her paws to keep both herself and her bulging stomach upright. Each step was an effort as she treaded heavily to the nursery, her thoughts still puzzling over Darkmoon's strange behavior.
Swiftflame saw her go out of the corner of her eye, but she couldn't go help her sister now. She still gazed up at Moonwhisker, waiting for her response.
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Post by რoonwhisker on Apr 19, 2008 11:58:52 GMT -5
Moonwhisker was watching the camp. She was basically in charge, sense Patchstar was getting sick. She sighed, the day was boring. Rippedheart had just gone to look for his sister, so she was stuck with no one to talk to. She looked around, he eyes focusing on the circle of cats. They'd been there for awhile. She had figured they were just sharing tongues, but now she felt that maybe there was something wrong. Then Swiftflame left the circle and hurried towards her.
"Moonwhisker? Skitterpaw has gone missing, and she's nowhere on the territory, we've looked. I think we need to gather a search party."
Moonwhisker snapped into deputy mode. "Alright," she meowed hurrying over to the group. "Who was the last one to see Skitterpaw?" she asked. She didn't want to send out a search party, only to find that the apprentice was hunting or patrolling.
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Post by ☆§wìftflame☆ on Apr 19, 2008 14:56:06 GMT -5
[OOC: deputy mode - xD]
Swiftflame barley suppressed a sigh of relief as Moonwhisker took control of the situation.
"Who was the last one to see Skitterpaw?"
"Umm...I think that was Ashpaw, but we've searched the forest already and the sands and we haven't caught any trace of Skitterpaw's scent."
Swiftflame glaced around at the other's, seeing if they had anything else to add.
[OOC: Umm...not much to say here]
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Post by Flower on Apr 20, 2008 9:13:43 GMT -5
Silverstripe nodded, turning away from Patchstripe's den. "Since Patchstripe's not here, we'd best get on with it."
((OOC: *pokes muse* Wake up already!))
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Post by ☆§wìftflame☆ on Apr 30, 2008 16:27:39 GMT -5
OOC
MEPPERS. GET YOUR BUTT OVER HERE AND REPLY.
yeah, I can't really say much, but:
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Swiftflame turned her head and nodded briefly to acknowledge that she had understood Silverstripe's statement before turning back towards Moonwhisker, waiting for her to reply.[/b] *coughcoughhinthint*
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Post by რoonwhisker on May 5, 2008 16:45:59 GMT -5
Moonwhisker nodded, listening to their comments. She thought about what she could do. She didn't really feel like going out for a search party, and Patchstar was sick. She didn't want to leave the camp, in case something bad happened.
"Switftflame, start a search party. Take three or four cats, be back by sunset though, please." she said, then added, "I have to look after Patchstar now." And with that the calico she-cat flicked her tail and hurried back into Patchstar's den.
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