Prophecy Journey for Thunderclan. (Private)

[Lightningpaw666]

Brackenclaw- He/Him, 25 moons old, Thunderclan Hornet. Purrks: Just a Scratch.

Brackenclaw had been tirelessly patrolling the area Brackenclaw was determined to make sure that Raggedear and Lavendersong was safe. Brackenclaw heard Raggedear out but regardless of what the tom said Starclan hadn't asked for him. Brackenclaw felt this meant he out of all 3 of the cats were expendable. Even if the other two cats didn't feel the same Brackenclaw would remain resolute in his declaration. Brackenclaw may be super serious but if there was one thing anyone in the clan couldn't say about him was that Brackenclaw was dedicated to the Clan. The massive Maine Coon would be making his rounds for the umpteenth time as it seemed to him when his nose caught a scent that had his entire being standing on end. Brackenclaw recognized this scent as he had fought it before this scent was undoubtably the scent of a Badger. Brackenclaw would begin to smell around attempting to track it down to see if the creature was anywhere nearby. Brackenclaws heart sank as the scent trail led him back towards... The Twoleg Den! Raggedear and Lavendersong was sound asleep they wouldn't be able to realize the beast until it was too late!

Brackenclaw would dart as fast as he could back in the direction of the Twoleg Den. 'Please Starclan don't let me be too late!' Brackenclaw sent a silent prayer towards Starclan. As if his prayers were answered he climbed up the window just in time to see the creature appearing from a tunnel it seemed to of dug underneath the dirt and into the Twoleg den. Brackenclaw would jump down and yowl out a warning. "Wake up you two we've got a badger!" Brackenclaw yowled not caring if his voice sounded scary first thing when they wake up.

Already the Badger began to growl and hiss as Brackenclaw spooked it enraging the large creature. It would lumber forward an attempt to spook Brackenclaw off. Brackenclaw however would hiss himself as he stood his ground in front of Lavendersong and Raggedear bravely putting himself in harms way against the much bigger creature. @korok @twizzypaw

[korok]

◢◣ RAGGEDEAR | 29 MOONS | HE/HIM ◢◣
fluffy, russet tom with yellow eyes, torn left ear, & black paw tips
header by @/burntToast
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At the sound of Brackenclaw's alarmed yowl, Raggedear bolted up from his nest, pelt spike and claws slid out. "H-huh? Wha's goin' on?!" He called back groggily, blundering from his nest. Almost in that exact moment a strong, pungent smell hit his nose. He immediately whirled around towards Lavendersong, prodding her sharply with a paw, his sleepiness quickly abandoned. "Wake up! We've got a friend- but it ain't no friend!" The tom hissed before jumping forward to stand beside Brackenclaw, swiping at the badger's snout with a ferocious snarl.

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[twizzypaw]

The slow and steady rise and fall of Lavendersong's silky black fur was swiftly interrupted as she jolted awake from the sound of Brackenclaw's echoing voice rattling the still air of the den. Groggily, Lavendersong lifted her head to shake herself awake. But it wasn't until Raggedear's nudges that she adjusted to being awake and felt the adrenaline rush as she witnessed Brackenclaw face off a large and angry badger with Raggedear by his side. Her long fur bristling, Lavendersong drew her lips back and hissed angrily as she leapt up on her paws, glancing around at where the badger may have come from. Ideally, maybe they could intimidate the badger to leave the den. Quickly lunging to Brackenclaw's other side, she unsheathed her claws and began spatting at the badger. Her tail lashing, the queen yowled at the pair next to her while keeping her focus on the badger, "Let's scare it out!" Lavendersong declared, taking several pawsteps forward hoping their strength in numbers would make the badger think twice.

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[Lightningpaw666]

Brackenclaw- He/Him, 25 moons old, Thunderclan Hornet. Purrks: Just a Scratch.

Brackenclaw would like to not have to kill an unsuspecting Badger just for them visiting it's home if he could help it. The badger would get hit by Raggedears claws but the thick fur of the creature helped to soften the attacks. However, as Brackenclaw agreed with Lavendersong the badger seemed to not want to back down itself instead it would lash out aiming to claw Lavendersong as she was the newest addition to the wall of cats now surrounding it. Brackenclaw however had other plans he wouldn't let this animal hurt Lavendersong and he would instead jump in front of her only to get a claw to the nose for his troubles. Brackenclaw wouldn't move though and instead he would hiss at the Badger and aim to claw back with his own attack at the badgers eye. It would dodge though and hiss and growl. Thankfully though the badger seemed to start thinking better of fighting this as it began to back up towards it's burrow that it dug to get into the twoleg den before disappearing entirely! Brackenclaw would breathe a sigh of relief before he looked towards his companions his newly tailored wound still bleeding on the bridge of his nose. "Everyone okay?" Brackenclaw asked the two seeming more concerned for them than his own well being. @twizzypaw @korok (I do apologize for rushing this I'm trying to keep the story moving.)

[twizzypaw]

(Understandable! Speaking of rushing, once I post this and everyone else has had a chance to post once after me, my next post might just be kind of like a time skip where it’s early morning and they’re gathering outside the twoleg den to leave?)

With her clawed paws batting at the badger as she stepped forward to drive the badger out, Lavendersong’s pale eyes widened in the moments that the badger had tried to strike back. She would’ve surely been hit with the ginormous claws had Brackenclaw not stepped in so blindingly fast and shielded her from the blow. Her jaw slightly agape in shock, Lavendersong shook it off once Brackenclaw seemed okay. As the badger eventually lumbered away into it’s burrow and the ThunderClan hornet called out for everyone’s status, Lavendersong swiftly pivoted and padded straight towards Brackenclaw, ”I’m okay..” the young queen purred softly as she approached Brackenclaw gingerly, a look of concern strewn across her maw she as pointed her muzzle towards his bleeding nose before turning to Raggedear with the intention of finding some cobweb within the den, ”I’ll get you some cobweb.. Raggedear, do you need cobweb as well?” the black she cat called out to her clanmate as she began padding towards the corner recesses of the den.

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[korok]

◢◣ RAGGEDEAR | 29 MOONS | HE/HIM ◢◣
fluffy, russet tom with yellow eyes, torn left ear, & black paw tips
header by @/burntToast
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"No, I'm fine."

He mewed gruffly in response, glancing at Brackenclaw's clawed nose. "Let's get you patched up and get out of here. We don't need a round two." He sighed, warily watching the area where the badger retreated. "We should get a move on anyways."

( @Lightningpaw666 | @twizzypaw - sorry for short response!! they should be long again after this one )

[Lightningpaw666]

Brackenclaw- He/Him, 25 moons old, Thunderclan Hornet. Purrks: Just a Scratch.

Brackenclaw would dip his head so that Lavendersong could help patch up his nose although it only slightly stung the Hornet knew that not letting it get infected was the best course of action. Brackenclaw however really didn't need much in the way of patching up as he didn't feel like he was hurt but he knew that it would put Lavendersong's worries at ease. @twizzypaw @korok

[korok]

◢◣ RAGGEDEAR | 29 MOONS | HE/HIM ◢◣
fluffy, russet tom with yellow eyes, torn left ear, & black paw tips
header by @/burntToast
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Raggedear huffed as he began to climb the rocky terrain, glancing to his side where Brackenclaw wasn't far behind. Lavendersong has disappeared, but the tom held out hope that they would run across her again soon. "Surely we're almost to the prophesized place, you'd reckon, Brackenclaw?" he sighed as he trekked onwards. The wind batted at his fur, and the cold of leaffall seemed as though it was beginning to set in. They needed to find the cure, and they needed to find it fast.

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[Lightningpaw666]

Brackenclaw- He/Him, 25 moons old, Thunderclan Hornet. Purrks: Just a Scratch.

Brackenclaw would grunt his approval. "I would say that is likely yes. Though I don't particularly know how we will complete this prophecy now that Lavendersong is missing." Brackenclaw meowed his deep voice full of regret. Brackenclaw had been tasked with protecting the Prophesied cats and now 1 half of the pair was missing. Brackenclaw just prayed that Starclan hadn't forsaken him and Raggedear for his failure in his task to protect the pair. He only dozed off for a moment after being consistent every night since they left guarding the pair with his utmost efforts. Unfortunately the constant time awake had begun to ware on the large Maine Coon. And he couldn't keep his vigilance anymore that night. His failure to stay up was met with deadly regrets Lavendersong was now missing and the only thing they found was what appeared to be the biggest cat print he had ever seen leading off and Lavendersongs scent and the big beast disappearing after some time of Brackenclaw attempting to follow it with Raggedears help. Since that night the Hornet refused to sleep anymore afraid that Raggedear would be next if he let the other half of the Prophesied Cats out of his sight. This once more exhausted Brackenclaw but despite his tired look and ragged pelt he refused to stop guarding them at night not until they reached the destination that Starclan was guiding them towards. @korok

[korok]

◢◣ RAGGEDEAR | 29 MOONS | HE/HIM ◢◣
fluffy, russet tom with yellow eyes, torn left ear, & black paw tips
header by @/burntToast
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A sigh escaped his lips at Brackenclaw's words. "I hope we will find her ahead of us, or maybe she will catch up." He mewed hopefully, but even he doubted his words. "I believe that we can handle it, regardless." He nudged the Hornet's shoulder gently with his own. "I'm starting to pick up other scents here...faint, but certainly cat. Do you think StarClan sent us to meet some lost Clan or something?" Raggedear's tone was curious and slightly apprehensive. It was not easy to shake the large tom, but Lavendersong's disappearance had certainly set him on edge. "If so, I hope they have the cure. We have to hurry back as soon as possible." He kept his ears and eyes alert, as if ready for someone to ambush them.

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