Whitemuzzle
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Post by Whitemuzzle on Feb 23, 2019 15:18:52 GMT -6
His feet were cold and wet. His body was tired and his stomach complained for food. Thunderstorm placed the two fish he was carrying on the top of the fresh kill pile. This was his third hunting trip bringing his total contributions to six - four fish and two frogs. He looked about the camp and sighed. The sickness was taking a toll on a lot of cats and he, being one of the ones who weren't affected, was left to help keep the clan fed and protected. He didn't mind but counted it a privilege. Turning back to the entrance, he stretched each of his legs out behind him as he walked. Thunderstorm decided that this time he'd check the border with AspenClan then fish in the stream near there.
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Post by gingerluna on Feb 23, 2019 15:43:05 GMT -6
Brightsplash spotted Thunderstorm heading out of camp and bounded after him. "Are you going out?" she asked. She'd just returned from a water run for the sick cats. "If you don't mind, I'll join you. We need all the prey we can get nowadays. She'd hardly seen Thunderstorm in camp today, and the tom looked weary. "How many trips have you taken today?" she asked, falling into step alongside her clanmate.
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Post by wangtang on Feb 23, 2019 15:53:49 GMT -6
Falconpaw stuck his little head out from the enterance, his eyes sparklig as he saw the two warriors heading out to patrol.”Hey, BrightSplash!”, He exclaimed as he ran out towards them.”Can I join you guys? Pleeeaaasssseee!”, he asked, his eyes filled with the hope of acceptance. He was an apprentice, so learning about the borders excitied him, as he knew he wanted to help protect them from other clans when he grew up.
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Whitemuzzle
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Post by Whitemuzzle on Feb 23, 2019 18:26:42 GMT -6
Thunderstorm turned at the sound of Brightsplash's voice. "I'd appreciate the company. I'm headed out for the forth time today," he replied smiling. He was tired but tried his best not to show it. "Thought I could lend a paw by fishing extra today." He turned his head again at the sound of another voice and saw Falconpaw. After hearing his request, the gray tabby turned back to Brightsplash. "It's fine with me if he wants to come along. What do you say?"
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Post by gingerluna on Feb 23, 2019 19:34:51 GMT -6
"Of course!" Brightsplash chirped. "As long as Shrikewind doesn't mind." She vaguely remembered seeing the apprentice out training with the deputy early that morning, and she was sure Shrikewind would be happy his apprentice was out providing for the Clan. "Where are we headed?" she asked Thunderstorm, considering he'd been out so much, she assumed he knew where they ought to try.
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Post by wangtang on Feb 23, 2019 20:57:52 GMT -6
Falconpaw rushed out beside Brightsplash and Thunderstorm. “Hooray! I get get to partol, I get to patrol!” He circled around the pair and danced, happy to go on an adventure with warriors. “Shriketail tool me to train really early in the morning. It was so early, the moon was still out!”, he said, a look of wonder over the situation.
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Whitemuzzle
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Post by Whitemuzzle on Feb 25, 2019 18:50:08 GMT -6
"Well I had in mind to try the stream over near the AspenClan border," Thunderstorm meowed. "And thought it might be good to check our border markers too. We need to give the appearance of strength." He knew how important it was not to let other clans know if you're weak and this sickness was just that.
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Post by gingerluna on Feb 26, 2019 9:16:54 GMT -6
Brightsplash chuffed at the apprentice as he dashed about. "Make sure you stay quiet while we're hunting," she said, looking down at him affectionately. She turned to Thunderstorm and nodded. "Sounds like a good idea. I know Shrikewind's got his paws full, so I know he'll appreciate it." It was difficult with Floodstar sick, but she knew Rosedawn and Baypaw were doing all they could.
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Post by wangtang on Feb 26, 2019 14:16:58 GMT -6
Falconpaw quickly stopped his jumping and dashing.”yes, Brightsplash.”, he calmed down and soon walked in time with the others, his little tail standing up in the air in pride. He was excitied and ready to hunt without help for a bit. Shrikewind was a good teacher, but a bit overbearing at times.
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Whitemuzzle
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Post by Whitemuzzle on Feb 27, 2019 16:24:30 GMT -6
"Okay then, that's where we'll go," Thunderstorm meowed to Brightsplash as he walked out of the camp. Then turning his attention on to the apprentice he asked, "Have you had much hunting training or set border markers yet?"
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Post by wangtang on Feb 27, 2019 18:47:47 GMT -6
“I haven’t set markers before...but I’ve hunted a lot! I caught a squirrel not too long ago.”, Falconpaw clearly beamed with a strong sense of pride. He believed himself to be the master of the hunt, and that no-one could beat him at hunting.
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Post by Whitemuzzle on Feb 28, 2019 18:38:26 GMT -6
"Well that's good to hear," Thunderstorm replied. "Marking borders is easy to do. Just be sure to drink plenty of water first though." He gave a knowing smile to Brightsplash. "How about fishing?" he asked Falconpaw. "You've learned the basics by now, right?" He figured he certainly must have since fishing was a main staple for WillowClan.
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Post by wangtang on Mar 1, 2019 8:06:37 GMT -6
“Yea, mostly....but I’m worried. You see, me and shrikewind had a little scuffle with a racoon...and I’m not exactly doing too good. What if it comes back? With friends?!” Falconpaw had a worried look on his face. He kew there was a chance that it was unlikely, but he was still worried about it.
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Post by Whitemuzzle on Mar 1, 2019 13:51:53 GMT -6
"A racoon, you say?" Thunderstorm meowed thoughtfully. "I wouldn't worry too much. They're usually out and about at night. Besides there's three of us hunting together." Actually the news of a racoon scuffle stirred his blood. In fact he'd really welcome the chance to fight one. He hadn't been in a battle for so long that he feared he might even be losing his edge.
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Post by gingerluna on Mar 1, 2019 18:31:54 GMT -6
Brightsplash listened to the conversation with a sort of detached amusement at the apprentice's boundless enthusiasm, wishing she shared in his joy. "I've never heard of a raccoon traveling with friends," she replied, hoping that would calm the apprentice. "We'll be fine." She scented the breeze as they approached the stream, looking down at her paws uneasily. Mothdapple had died here only a few moons ago. She rallied her emotions and flashed a smile to Thunderstorm, stepping up to the boundaries. "Want to try, Falconpaw?" she called.
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Post by wangtang on Mar 1, 2019 22:22:00 GMT -6
“Well....”, Falconpaw hadn’t marked territory before, and he was a bit nervous because of it. “I’ll try.”, he went and got water from the river, then sniffed out one of the markings for the territory, and marked it. “Is this right?”
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Post by Whitemuzzle on Mar 4, 2019 14:48:29 GMT -6
"That's just fine," Thunderstorm replied. He went over to a bush on the border and marked it himself. "So far it seems the AspenClan cats are respecting the borders." He hadn't detected any fresh AspenClan scent on WillowClan's side.
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Post by gingerluna on Mar 7, 2019 8:33:28 GMT -6
"They ought to be," Brightsplash huffed, old bitterness rising in her from moons past. She set down a scent at the next marker. "You're doing great, Falconpaw," she praised, looking back at the apprentice. "Do you scent any prey?"
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Post by wangtang on Mar 7, 2019 9:57:24 GMT -6
Falconpaw’s tiny nose rose into the air and moved around, his nose taking in the smells. He really only smelled the markers and a few mice, but not much else.”I can’t really smell anyhing. But there was a mouse or two around here, but I don’t know if they’re still here.” He continued to move around and sniff while not looking at the ground.
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Post by Whitemuzzle on Mar 7, 2019 16:00:04 GMT -6
Thunderstorm's tail waved behind him as he looked across into AspenClan territory. It seemed like eons ago when all the clans were together in one clan. He was glad that was all behind them now. It just wasn't proper mixing with other clans. He turned his back on AspenClan and brought his attention back to his two clanmates. His eyes fell upon Brightsplash giving him a good feeling inside. It was good to be out and about with trusted clanmates. "Hunting is never too good near the borders because of the markers. The scent scares away the prey too. Move into our territory a few more fox lengths and you might find better prey scent," he told Falconpaw.
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