Windy Hills

[Moxie Foxy]

Originally Posted by Quietheart

Beetleblaze

|25 Moons|

Beetleblaze softened his expression as her fear scent hit him. She was twitching as if she were about to flee, yet her face showed only surprise. The cat did not appear to hold any hostility behind her eyes, only concern. She rattled off an explanation that didn't seem previously prepared. The tan tom sat and pondered, his puffy white tipped tail still hidden low amidst the weeds. "Why do you want to be a healer? Is someone you know sick?" He tried to put aside his empathy for the moment, keeping his feelings out of his voice as he questioned her curiously. Even with his emotions guarded he could not prevent the image of his own family from passing through his head. Their weak and frail coughing bodies. That gripping, choking, helplessness which overtook him as he watched them suffer unable to offer them any comfort.

As much as he wanted, he could never forget those memories.

Lana Blinked "Purpose... I've been Bullied My whole Life.... and i need a Purpose to Prove myself, to myself... But also because it's something i feel i need to do.... for my siblings memory.... they died when we were very young of a sickness that made then spit up blood and cough hard.... i need to learn to heal so that will never happen to any kits ever again" a light of desire to fufill this purpose flashed through her eyes briefly "for them..."

[Quietheart]

Originally Posted by TheDragonGoddess

Lana Blinked "Purpose... I've been Bullied My whole Life.... and i need a Purpose to Prove myself, to myself... But also because it's something i feel i need to do.... for my siblings memory.... they died when we were very young of a sickness that made then spit up blood and cough hard.... i need to learn to heal so that will never happen to any kits ever again" a light of desire to fufill this purpose flashed through her eyes briefly "for them..."

Beetleblaze

|25 Moons|

Beetleblaze visibly flinched at her explanation as a pang of sympathetic understanding shot through him. He stood there as the flowers danced around him, processing his feelings. Through quick simple quiet reflection the tom realized that he couldn't ignore this cat, not when he had done the exact same thing in his youth. The thought of turning her away seemed entirely hypocritical to him. Medicine cats are protected by StarClan, the warrior reasoned. He suspected many in his clan would not see it this way since she was not sanctioned by the clans but, perhaps StarClan would bring her back to them in a time of need. He gave his ear a scratch with his forepaw and sighed. Every time I go out hunting for myself I keep bringing problems home these days. I thought I was finally going to get some time alone.

As he lamented his misfortunes his head drooped in frustration, and his lip curled from the tension. After a long pause he rose his eyes back to meet the she-cat. "I'm sorry for your loss." His tail swished back and forth agitated, as he wondered how much to tell this loner. He pointed with his paw, "My memory was always terrible when it came to herbs, I used to work with them when I was younger but it has been many moons since then. At that time my nerves always got the better of me."

[Moxie Foxy]

Originally Posted by Quietheart

Beetleblaze

|25 Moons|

Beetleblaze visibly flinched at her explanation as a pang of sympathetic understanding shot through him. He stood there as the flowers danced around him, processing his feelings. Through quick simple quiet reflection the tom realized that he couldn't ignore this cat, not when he had done the exact same thing in his youth. The thought of turning her away seemed entirely hypocritical to him. Medicine cats are protected by StarClan, the warrior reasoned. He suspected many in his clan would not see it this way since she was not sanctioned by the clans but, perhaps StarClan would bring her back to them in a time of need. He gave his ear a scratch with his forepaw and sighed. Every time I go out hunting for myself I keep bringing problems home these days. I thought I was finally going to get some time alone.

As he lamented his misfortunes his head drooped in frustration, and his lip curled from the tension. After a long pause he rose his eyes back to meet the she-cat. "I'm sorry for your loss." His tail swished back and forth agitated, as he wondered how much to tell this loner. He pointed with his paw, "That flower, it's called Marigold, if you eat the leaves it will also help remove chills, aside from just removing infections and sores."

"Marigold? thats an interesting name" Lana rumbled "sorry if i'm on your territory.... i get lost in my quest sometimes i don't realize where i'm at, at the moment" Lana comited the Marigold and it's uses to memory "so it helps with infection, chills and Sores? hmmm.... i'll try my best to remember that! thank you" Lana meowed in thanks

[Quietheart]

Originally Posted by TheDragonGoddess

"Marigold? thats an interesting name" Lana rumbled "sorry if i'm on your territory.... i get lost in my quest sometimes i don't realize where i'm at, at the moment" Lana comited the Marigold and it's uses to memory "so it helps with infection, chills and Sores? hmmm.... i'll try my best to remember that! thank you" Lana meowed in thanks

Beetleblaze

|25 Moons|

The young warrior watched carefully as the unknown cat seemed to be memorizing the info he had given her. He dipped his head in acceptance of her gratitude, but his expression was still stern as he responded. "Listen I'm not too worried about your mistake, but other cats in my clan might not hesitate to attack you if they find you here." Again Beetleblaze tried to mask his concern, choosing instead to keep a purely professional tone. "Are you from swooping cliffs?" As he asked the question his eyes rolled up and down the she-cat trying to find any physical or verbal response which might suggest where she had come from. Or a tick that would reveal any deceitful game she might be playing with him.

[Moxie Foxy]

Originally Posted by Quietheart

Beetleblaze

|25 Moons|

The young warrior watched carefully as the unknown cat seemed to be memorizing the info he had given her. He dipped his head in acceptance of her gratitude, but his expression was still stern as he responded. "Listen I'm not too worried about your mistake, but other cats in my clan might not hesitate to attack you if they find you here." Again Beetleblaze tried to mask his concern, choosing instead to keep a purely professional tone. "Are you from swooping cliffs?" As he asked the question his eyes rolled up and down the she-cat trying to find any physical or verbal response which might suggest where she had come from. Or a tick that would reveal any deceitful game she might be playing with him.

"Swooping Cliffs? No... never heard of It.... Why? has something Happened?" Lana said finally relaxing, "i'm from Twoleg place.... i used to be a kittypet.... a house cat... but that wasn't the life for me... Confines to an area with Cats that lived to taunt me... that was the worst thing ever.... But out here in the Wild, Perhaps Peace is Something easyer to come by?" Lana gazed off into the distance "i can't imagine Fighting anyone, i'm weak when it comes to fighting, so i prefer to just care for others the way i never was... Healing is what i what to do with my Life, not killing with out a cause thats just"

[Moonraven]

Batglare cocked his head as the three cats turned their attention to him and Dreamlight. He couldn't tell which one was the leader, but decided to focus his attention on the tom who spoke to him. Nothing about Batglare or Dreamlight screamed WindClan, both of them lacked the lean builds of runners. Batglare was a huge brown and white tom with a powerful build, and Dreamlight was a petite, short, lilac-gray she-cat with a thicker frame and pelt that made her appear softer than she was.

Intense yellow-green eyes darted from the smaller tom with stripes and over to the grumpy-looking she-cat who looked like she wanted to claw off his ears, and then there was an equally as grumpy-looking tom that flanked the striped one. As if to make up for the slight number difference and the hostility she detected from the two, Dreamlight growled softly and angled herself closer to Batglare. Naturally, she got smacked in the head with the older warrior's tail for growling and so stopped, she refused to stop glaring with open disdain at the three.

"I've never seen you around here," Batglare replied, to the strange question without really answering it. Unfortunately, Batglare was unclear on how if at all he should be dealing with these presumed family members of said stranger. Twilightstar hadn't given specific orders about them. "Who are you exactly, and who gave you permission to hunt here?" He was debating on whether they should be chasing them off or not... if so, where? He supposed he'd figure that out after learning more about them.
@Willie Warf @Silvershadow13 @Apollo.

[Eaglet]

Stumpypoppy

Arriving at the large expansion of wilted wild flowers and marigolds, he flicked his ear to a small gust of wind that brushed his ear tip. He reeled back as he sniffed the ground. It was best to hunt quietly while the wind speeds could perhaps block any noise from their paws that could disturb the prey. Gliding his noise through the bristling grass, he followed upwards towards the hill as the winds blew stronger and stronger. He had to narrow his eyes so that no debris from such strong winds would flutter into his eyes. He took a step back to prevent himself from going up the hill any further. He looked over his shoulder to find Snowypaw to see if he was following along. He swiftly ducked down to feel a stronger draft of wind that was able to sweep past him paws fly over his head. He gulped before he sped back down the hill towards the meadows. He gave a hefty sigh to find that the hills were a bit dangerous for his liking.

Perhaps some outlier rabbit holes they could find. He looked towards Snowypaw for a short moment, before flicking his ear once more to hear the wind singing by him. The gray sky created a small lighter hue on his fluffy coat, he twitched his nose and wondered if snow would fall. Honestly speaking, leaf-bare wasn't the greatest out of all the seasons, but it sure was vibrant. He gave a placid smile before he twitched his bob. "I've already went to check out the hills, the wind gets stronger and I fear that a few pebbles might slap me in the face.." He grunted, turning his head between the hills. A small vale could be seen, being reminded that he's on a patrol with an apprentice. He shuddered whipping his head around to meet the others blue eyes. "Mmm.." He hummed, contemplating in silence. "How about we try to- no no, let's just hunt for some prey between the hills." Going up the hill was just a little test for danger wasn't it? Those predatory birds are soaring like flying badgers ready to sweep you off your feet. Strong enough to pick up a warrior for sure.

But he could've gotten into a battle, a-and he could've possibly died! Now he was just searching for trouble if he did that. Why did he do that? He was here for hunting wasn't he? Was he just curious? His mind stretched vibrantly away from the reality he was currently in. Completely forgetting on his hunting patrol, he looked down at the flowers of the meadow. Some of them were wilted, some had some petite cobwebs that glistened like icicles due to the arriving leaf-bare. He tilted his head. ... where was I? Oh yes with Snowypaw! He looked over his shoulder waiting for a reply. Not minding that he took too long to even notice his odd-behavior that could be completely normal for his other clanmates to look at if already familiar with him.

[ @Alchemist Kitsune ]

[Alchemist Kitsune]

Snowypaw

Wind ruffled his feathery coat as Snowypaw stood still in the breeze, his eyes closed in contentment for a moment as he felt the hills welcome him like an old friend. Opening his eyes, he gazed fondly at the expanse before him, the seasons having done a number since the first time he had set paw to this land which so lived up to its name. His companion's voice breaking him free of his reverie, the massive apprentice turned blue eyes on the warrior, tilting his head as he focused on blocking out the rampant winds threatening to drown out the words spoken to him now. At the flame point's assessment on the strong winds, Snowypaw purred, nodding in agreement. Despite his love for these hills, there was no doubt they were on the wilder side today, even with their usual relish for gales buffeting the hilltops.

About to turn downwind, hoping to use the very gusts that endangered hunting patrols here to his advantage - especially considering his own, snowy white coat - the apprentice suddenly stopped, curiosity etched upon his face as he noticed the look on his companion's gaze. Had Snowypaw not known any better, he would have mistaken the look for a vacant one, devoid of much thought. Between the little knowledge he had concerning Stumpypoppy, however - having noticed the warrior's somewhat differing behavior in their last patrol - and his recent chats with Scalepaw, who seemed to occasionally gain similar looks upon his own gaze, Snowypaw realized it was not a lack of thoughts that was crossing the warrior, but one of deep, plentiful ones. So lost in his mind he seemed to be, the flame point looked this way and that, no longer concerning himself with the apprentice before him. A tilt of the head seemed to refocus the warrior to the task at paw, and soon Snowypaw found himself staring back into the tom's blue eyes.

Perking his ears as he realized Stumpypoppy was looking expectantly at him, the apprentice wondered if had been expected to proceed without his companion. Giving the warrior an apologetic look for his blunder, he twitched an ear, opening his mouth for a verbal response this time, in case the tom had not noticed his original nod. "Let's." Standing close to the warrior, Snowypaw kept his hulking form behind Stumpypoppy, not wanting the flame point to assume he was attempting to take the lead. He was unsure if his earlier lack of action would be considered a rudeness - hesitant to leave the warrior alone, deep in his thoughts as he was while Snowypaw hunted - and he certainly did not want to keep compiling further actions that may lack even further in respect.

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@Eaglet

[Alchemist Kitsune]

Snowypaw

Sticking close to the warrior as they navigated through the safer valleys the hills offered, Snowypaw kept a light step on his paws, ensuring the noise was as muffled as possible so as to not scare away potential prey. Oversensitive nose twitching lightly, the large apprentice's whiskers trembled as the familiar scent of his favorite prey wafted towards him. It was a single rabbit, as far as he could tell, but a single rabbit would still be food in the clan's belly, and that was good enough for the tom. Twitching his tail to catch Stumpypoppy's attention, Snowypaw turned towards the source of the scent, doing his best to keep downwind, going against the very breeze that had carried the scent to him in the first place, gratefully accepting what aid it offered. With his hulking size and mostly snow white coat, Snowypaw had to grasp at any advantage the normally open moors granted him.

Guided by his nose, the massive apprentice crouched, knowing full well any prey would spot his form coming from quite the distance no matter how much the wind favored him that day. Ears pricked, scanning for any sound as his eyes kept a sharp lookout for any inconsistencies on the grassy clearing ahead, Snowypaw kept moving forward, the scent growing stronger the further along he went. It wasn't long before a nibbling sound captured his attention, emanating from the same place his nose insistently led him to. A rabbit stood in the clearing, noisily munching on some blades of grass, no burrow in sight. As the young tom readied himself for a proper pounce, inching closer towards his quarry as he tried to press his body as close to the ground as possible, the rabbit looked up, its lazy gaze turning wide when it met the apprentice's gaze.

Fox dung...

Leaping ahead of time, Snowypaw almost missed the rabbit, only catching its tail by luck, his massive paw overstretched towards it as it screeched. A quick bite to the neck ended the noise, but Snowypaw couldn't help but flatten his ears regardless. It had been a misfortune that the rabbit had turned to see him, yes, but he knew he'd almost lost it, and had not had the cleanest, quickest hunt possible. Dipping his head in an almost apologetic way to the fresh kill before him, he picked it up, knowing full well he had scared any possible prey away with that clumsy display. Disappointment running down his pelt, Snowypaw turned back to where he'd split from Stumpypoppy, hoping to catch up with the warrior and praying the flame point'd had better luck than he'd had.

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@Eaglet

// Pardon the second post in a row, but since we are close to the due date, I wanted to make sure that after your hunt you wouldn't have to wait for my response in case our posting hours conflict. \\

[Eaglet]

Stumpypoppy

He twitched his bob in ecstasy to response to this. He turned around to meet the corridors of the hills, stalking forward as his fluffy fur bounced around. His paws crunched onto the dry moor grass before he could begin to sense any movements nearby. He crouched down before opening his maw to sniff in any prey-scent nearby. He didn’t want to scare any prey that was near, especially plump ones that were nearby. One scent wispily flew into his nose, its pink tip twitched reacting to this. His blue eyes immediately slit as he went into hunting mode, not minding his surroundings at the moment focusing on one dire spot. A rabbit hole. He could slightly see some sleek bushy fur peeking out from the dirt hole. He waved his body around making sure not to alert the creature. He placed his stomach to slide across the prickly grass. The rabbit finally placed its paws on the cold grass, sniffing and twitching its nose. As it began to groom itself.

Getting the signal that the rabbit wasn’t as alert, Stumpypoppy silently moved his paws. Making sure no sticks or rubble were in the way of his hunting. Getting closet and closer to the rabbit as it continued grooming, adrenaline picked up as he unsheathed his claws. Steadily ready to bolt over. The rabbit hasn’t seen him in its line of sight, the wind was perfect for this hunting patrol. His heart was pumping, gulping down any saliva that might drop from his jaws. And he’s off! He bounded his paws against the ground. Racing across the moor like a true Windclanner. The rabbit seemed to notice him as he was just a whisker away from gnawing into the rabbits neck. The rabbit pelted away from its burrow, but he was faster. Doing the same as his legs mustered up tons of confidence due to his Windclan heritage. Racing across the moor as if he were racing with the wind. The amazing feeling of being out on the moor, the rabbit dashed in zigzags. Stumpypoppy huffed before he quickly caught up.

Biting on the rabbits tail to stop it from running. Quick to dig his claws into its fur and gnaw on its scruff. He could feel the running tides of rabbit blood sink into his mouth. The rabbit twitched before going limp, knowing his hunt was successful, he released his grasp from the rabbit. Seeing small bits of clawmarks on the rabbit, he felt guilty. What if my clanmates won’t like my catch? The rabbit was a bit thin, most likely why it was easier to catch than rabbits in greenleaf. His eyes had a fanatical expression in them, his mouth was curled in a crazed state as he huffed out of exhaustion. Blood got on his milky fur painting his muzzle a crimson red. He jittered before picking the rabbit up by the scruff. Whipping around to head back to camp. Mission successful poppers!

[ @Alchemist Kitsune]