ShadowClan Life Before Destruction

[Undercover]

Originally Posted by Bramble

"It means, I guess that I'm just typically quiet. Possibly Sly? I don't know what my birth giver or the leader where thinking when they decided to assign these names to me." She let out a slight giggle at the end, as it amused her knowing she had no control over what her name was.
"It's a bit pitiful, but we make the best of what we were given." She shrugged slightly, taking about herself was something we was especially not good at. Letting others know things about her made her vulnerable, but her guard was slightly let down by his comfort. 'Weird'.

He nodded, but the vibe she was giving didn't seem exactly true a thing the moment. She seemed a little...er...giggly. Probably a she-cat thing. With a flick of his tail, Cedarscorch had to agree with the last part. Dealing, yes, but enjoying? Not so much. It wasn't that he didn't mind his life, he was glad that certain things, such as his father unnerving ability to take his temper out on his son, were brought upon him, and not the few he cared, but he still wished that he could be a little different, perhaps a little bit less broken. At times, humbleness seemed to come as a small, helpful gift, and ya other times, it could be a burden. Oh well, it was made oppositely even with his 'scorching' personality that could 'burn the fat off the cat', as his father so kindly put it.

[Brilliance]

The nest was comfortable that she laid upon, and the she cat would had stayed there her whole life if given the chance, but even good things came to an end. Chrysanthemumshade blinked open her drowsy eyes, peering at the opening. Once she lifted her head, but slammed it back down, groaning. Warriors had duties. Warriors needed to be awake. She needed to be awake. She knew her sister, Cloverwhisker was awake, and getting started on her warrior duties. The grey she cat lifted her head once more, and wondered if her brother was around. Her green eyes illuminated through the shadows of the den, and slowly, she got out her mossy best and stepped out. She looked around for anyone else, before ruffling her fur and and passing out gently on light paws.

As she stepped out the opening, being greeted by the dawn of day, she stretched her limbs, going down and putting her rump in the air before she quickly got into a normal posture and gave her grey fur a couple rough licks. The day seemed beautiful. A day worth living and making new choices. A new day that made her smile, so the she cat padded around, keeping close to the warrior's den for a little bit. She contemplated on what she would do for the day.

Help the queens and their kits? Go hunting? Bother her siblings? Or maybe even watch some mentors train their apprentices? Anything to keep her busy. Anything to keep her on her paws. Chrysanthemumshade knew well that she needn't bother her sister. The young she cat already had her mind plagued with unnatural duties. Something Cloverwhisker wasn't used to. Being pretty young--too young was never a good thing. A lot more stress on a pretty feline, and that was never good. They were around the same age, conceived in the same litter. Both young and considered to be pretty as doves, but Cloverwhisker was more naive of the two while Chrysanthemumshade valued her smarts. Her sardonic and snarky personality. Honestly, Chrysanthemumshade wondered how long it would be before Halestar would relieve the young she cat of tough duties. No doubt the she cat was proud of her sister, but she worried for her more. And, on top of that she hardly got to spend time with her clumsy, sweet sister.

So, for a moment the she cat sat there, lost in her own mind as she allowed it to run freely on its own. It was better for it to make the decisions for her since she hardly had time to think with the mindset she have racing around. Chrysanthemumshade hung her head down, staring at her small paws as they sunk into the soft dirt.

@RedHead

[SuspiciousMindz]

@Ever
Jaguarclaw gave her a soft smile, nodding a bit. Pushing the moss in her direction, he watched as she made up the nest. By the end of it, he couldn't help but note how much more comfortable it appeared compared to any other warrior's. They had done good that day. They collected everything they needed to plus some. The plus some part came from his kittish reactions towards her making the nest. He snatched up a few pieces here and there and shoved them into his nest and even pawed at loose parts of her nest to act like a kit. In the end, Jaguarclaw sat happily in his nest. He didn't appear so kittish anymore and actually looked a little tired. He looked wore out and his stomach rumbled a bit. "Guess my inner demon is asking for food," he laughed a little, tucking his tail close to his stomach as it rumbled fairly loud.

@Duststorm

Foxspring almost laughed at her suggestion. His paws kneaded into the moss beneath him now as he got antsy to leave the den. He had things to do, places to go, cats to see. Well maybe not that last part. Still, that wasn't his point. "Don't be so childish about it. Fighting? Honestly," he rolled his yellow hues before continuing, "unless you plan on starting it, I'm not down for it," he hissed lowly. Where did she want to take this and how much longer would it last. "Get over your tail, everyone gets stepped on eventually, I swear you're acting like I broke your leg! Dramatic! Guess the old age is getting to you already," he shot. Foxspring's hues narrowed back up and his amusement was instantly gone. He was serious about his statement. Obviously just from the fact he was fairly blunt about the whole thing.

[~Masked~]

( for @Raven & Co )
Eclipsepaw padded out of the apprentice's den stretching her still stiff limbs, she had woken up later than expected even though her mentor had reminded her to wake up early for a patrol she found it strange that her mentor had not just woken her up, but that didn't matter since she was awake now she might aswell get something to eat right? as if on time the small apprentices stomach growled quite loudly at that, So the molly kept walking until she reached the prey pile stopping and searching through the pile of prey most of it seemed quite new the prey had gotten more plentiful because it was near the end of leaf-bare it was a good thing for many cats it would mean they wouldn't have to hunt as much just to feed the clan, quickly pulling out a shrew she padded over to small spot which she sat quite often it was just past the apprentices den a spot that never really got covered in snow sitting down her orange and black fur ruffled by the cold winds that past her she began to eat the prey she had chosen out. (made this a little long sorry for that it just came to mind easily XP )

[Gone]

Originally Posted by MoonHeart & Friends

( for @Raven & Co )
Eclipsepaw padded out of the apprentice's den stretching her still stiff limbs, she had woken up later than expected even though her mentor had reminded her to wake up early for a patrol she found it strange that her mentor had not just woken her up, but that didn't matter since she was awake now she might aswell get something to eat right? as if on time the small apprentices stomach growled quite loudly at that, So the molly kept walking until she reached the prey pile stopping and searching through the pile of prey most of it seemed quite new the prey had gotten more plentiful because it was near the end of leaf-bare it was a good thing for many cats it would mean they wouldn't have to hunt as much just to feed the clan, quickly pulling out a shrew she padded over to small spot which she sat quite often it was just past the apprentices den a spot that never really got covered in snow sitting down her orange and black fur ruffled by the cold winds that past her she began to eat the prey she had chosen out. (made this a little long sorry for that it just came to mind easily XP )

Nightpaw stepped out of the apprentice's den a tad later, stretching his paws, he hadn't slept like that in moons, and why in the name of StarClan was it so late? He hadn't been woken up, so this sure was strange, his gaze soon enough found Eclipsepaw and he smiled, she had been his friend since they were in the nursery, he took a lizard from the fresh-kill pile, his favourite, and padded over to the tortoiseshell. "Hey, Eclipsepaw." He greeted the she-cat with a slight dip of his head before sitting beside her. "Mind if I sit here and eat with you?" He asked in his always so soft voice.

[~Masked~]

Originally Posted by Raven & Co

Nightpaw stepped out of the apprentice's den a tad later, stretching his paws, he hadn't slept like that in moons, and why in the name of StarClan was it so late? He hadn't been woken up, so this sure was strange, his gaze soon enough found Eclipsepaw and he smiled, she had been his friend since they were in the nursery, he took a lizard from the fresh-kill pile, his favourite, and padded over to the tortoiseshell. "Hey, Eclipsepaw." He greeted the she-cat with a slight dip of his head before sitting beside her. "Mind if I sit here and eat with you?" He asked in his always so soft voice.

At first surprised at Nightpaw's sudden appearance she just looked at him but then she smiled the Tortoiseshell had simply given a small nod "Wake up late too?" she then said jokingly, Nightpaw and her had been friends since they had first opened their eyes or at least thats what her mother told her they had always played with each other helped each other they were best friends well she hoped he thought of her like that..Did he? What happens if he thinks something different? what happens if he thinks of me like a..? No, she always thought things like that and she hated it stop being so paranoid! couldn't her mind just..stop..? okay maybe that was stupid..she snapped out of her thoughts realizing she was staring at the tom giving a nervous chuckle and looking away a few beads of sweat rolling down her furry face and I did it again! she had stop doing that.

[Gone]

Originally Posted by MoonHeart & Friends

At first surprised at Nightpaw's sudden appearance she just looked at him but then she smiled, the Tortoiseshell simply gave a small nod "Wake up late too?" she then said jokingly Nightpaw and her had been friends since they had first opened their eyes or at least thats what her mother told her they had always played with each other helped each other they were best friends well she hoped he thought of her like that What happens if he thinks something different? No, she always thought things like that and she hated it stop being so paranoid! couldn't her mind just..stop..? okay maybe that was stupid..she snapped out of her thoughts realizing she was staring at the tom giving a nervous chuckle and looking away a few beads of sweat rolling down her furry face and I did it again! she had stop doing that.

Nightpaw smiled at the question and nodded. "I probably am not the only one who skipped training today, huh?" He chukled, gazing at her, he gazed at her slightly matted fur as he ate his lizard, it tasted amazing. Though, soon enough, the tom saw that his friend was staring at him, she had been doing that quite a lot lately and he couldn't help but wonder why... "Eclipsepaw... Is something bothering you by any chance?" The apprentice asked softly, he got closer to her and intertwined their tails firmly, he wanted to know if something was wrong, he turned her head towards his with a paw, only the lizard's tail slightly sticking out of his mouth, which he quickly swallowed. "If something is bothering you, I want to know." He finally mewed.

[goddess of ducks]

@fenic

The gray mottled she cat was sprawled out near the medicine cats den, her body still sore from the recent fight. Her emotions were swirling in all different directions and the more she tried to focus on one thought, the worse she felt. She was in pain, her legs hurt, her shoulder stung. That she knew for sure. But she was sad, lonely almost. Rusticash was gone. Exiled. Banished from the Clan. He wouldn't be around. It was too late for him. All that time she had tried to win him back over to the right cause, it had failed. She had lost him, but it had taken a fight with Halestar for her to see that. She didn't want to loose him, and even now that he was gone, she still wanted him back. But she was happy too. Rusticash, the one who was the cause behind her stuttering voice, the one who caused her so much pain. The one who worried her, the one who tormented her, hurt her, tried to kill her, he was gone, hopefully never to be seen again. He wouldn't be able to hurt her anymore, and the happiness that the thought brought her should put her at rest. But her it'd and gentle should felt bad for him. Rusticash was her brother, her life long companion, even if he had always hated her. They were still family, still bonded by blood. They had no other family, and she felt alone now more than ever. Rusticash was gone. Halestar was busy being leader. Frogspirit was living as a loner, Tess disappeared and Finchfeather was who knew where. Alone, again.

[~Masked~]

Originally Posted by Raven & Co

Nightpaw smiled at the question and nodded. "I probably am not the only one who skipped training today, huh?" He chukled, gazing at her, he gazed at her slightly matted fur as he ate his lizard, it tasted amazing. Though, soon enough, the tom saw that his friend was staring at him, she had been doing that quite a lot lately and he couldn't help but wonder why... "Eclipsepaw... Is something bothering you by any chance?" The apprentice asked softly, he got closer to her and intertwined their tails firmly, he wanted to know if something was wrong, he turned her head towards his with a paw, only the lizard's tail slightly sticking out of his mouth, which he quickly swallowed. "If something is bothering you, I want to know." He finally mewed.

The tortoiseshell felt her heart beat a little faster she felt heat rise to her cheeks, as he questioned her about what was wrong she opened her maw to say something but nothing came out so she closed it again why can't I say anything? she wanted to speak but the words wouldn't come out, her mind hadn't even thought about her being this close to the handsome apprentice she couldn't even utter a single word to him all that came out was unhearable muttering..why couldn't she just say it?...

[oats]

Originally Posted by woly

Their mind was occupied at the moment, senses flooded with their own fear that they didnt scent their friend come closer. Hearing their voice they jumped,fur fluffing out and arching their back as if they were an enemy. They could not see it was their friend for a moment. They were small for their size, but they seemed huge with their fur fluffed out in multiple directions. Their breathing was ragged,taking deep breaths. ¨D-dont touch me!¨their voice sounded scared, as if any touch would hurt them in any way. Once they felt their soothing words, and the leaves subtly being picked from their long pelt, the quieted,not refusing the hospitality once they realized it was simply Creekgaze. Wide, blind eyes stared at the ground,darting from place to place as they continued to gasp for air,¨D-dog,¨ they finally spat out,¨I tripped-it was so c-close, I could feel its hot breath against my flank.¨ their voice was fast, ears perked and twitching as if they were going to be chased again. ¨It g-got Screechpaw-I couldn't save him Creek.¨ They weren't one to bawl in the middle of the clearing, usually one to keep everything bottled up until it was necessary and just break down from it. They didnt like to look weak, much less infront of their best friend. ¨If I could see I couldve saved him,I couldve-¨ they disliked feeling weak, they wondered why they were made a warrior in the first place. I bet it was a pity ceremony, I shouldve never been a warrior if I couldnt even save one cat.

(im crying i completely forgot about this, sorry ;u;!)
Creekgaze merely sighed, a pang of guilt echoing throughout their lightly built bodice, each movement from the other bringing a new dimension of empathy for Pinewatcher. It was blatantly clear that the cat was still shaken, as they repeated small tics, twitching still, tremoring still. Of course it was a dog: it had been too long, simply too peaceful. Starclan would have to take at least once to give more this season. “I.. I’m sorry, Pine..” they crooned, barely able to give the proper response but trying their best nonetheless. “He was. A good apprentice.” Pausing for a moment, allowing the thick-furred enby to get it all out, they shook their head, still unsteady on their paws. “You can’t, though, I’m sorry, you can’t change these things.. I don’t.. I don’t think you should think about it like that. You’re a competent warrior; nobody would be able to take on a dog with just an apprentice. You did your best and now he’s in a better place.”
With clear blue eyes, the slimmer feline simply pinned his ears back, looking down in a gesture of respect for Scorchpaw.