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Snowpaw's Naming Ceremony Moon 16

Snowpaw and Rootclaw made their way back toward the port with a rabbit each. On their way there they came across Redfish.

"The clan will eat well tonight!" he joyfully exclaimed.

"You haven't even seen the rest of our catch," purred Rootclaw.

"There's more?" he asked in surprise.

"Snowpaw caught a plump crow," Rootclaw said, proud of his apprentice, "and I caught a mouse."

"I'll go back and get the rest of the catch," said Redfish "we made camp over there," he flicked his tail to the right.

"Don't bother," said Snowpaw, "you have more important things to do as deputy I'm sure. I'll go fetch my own catch after I bring this rabbit into camp."

"Not today," purred Redfish, "Fernstar is expecting you."

"You mean-?" said Rootclaw.

"That's right, Snowpaw is being made a warrior!" Redfish announced.

"Really?" asked Snowpaw, brimming with excitement.

"Really," said Redfish, he seemed happy for her...too happy in Rootclaw's mind. Why should I care? Besides, Redfish is an honorable warrior. It's none of my buisness...unless he hurts her. Rootclaw suddenly felt protective of his apprentice. His joy over her becoming a warrior was tempered by the fact that it meant he couldn't protect her forever.

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As soon as Redfish returned from bringing the rest of their prey, Fernstar called a clan meeting. 

"Snowpaw, you have grown into a strong fighter and an excellent hunter. It is because of you that we knew about the port that brought us to our new island. I have decided it is time for you to take your place as a warrior of Remnant Clan."

Fernstar recited the traditional words and gave the oath.

"I do," said Snowpaw.

"Then, by the powers of Star Clan, I give you your warrior name. Snowpaw, from this moment on you will be known you will be known as Snowbridge. Star Clan honors your big ideas and hunting prowess."

Rootclaw could feel the excitement coming from his apprentice. "I'm proud of you, Snowbridge, you trained well. You always had the makings of a good warrior."

"Thank you," she purred, licking her mentor's shoulder, "but I never would've become such a good hunter and fighter without you. When I was found by the clan, I could barely do either! It's an honor being apart of Remnant Clan."

The other cats came to congratulate her as fast as they could and with great enthusiasm. Snowbridge was loved by her clanmates, and had a good head on her shoulders. She would do just fine, Rootclaw realized.

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Preparing For The Birth Moon 18

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Snowbridge's first duty as a warrior was escorting Turtlemist and Bugpaw as they went to gather herbs in preparation for the birth of Shiningsun's kits. She didn't mind this at all because Turtlemist was an interesting cat to talk to. She had been fascinated by him since she joined the clan, and he talked of seeing Star Clan cats, something Snowbridge had never witnessed herself. The two medicine cats were now chattering on about the herbs they were finding. That wasn't as interesting, but she lnew it was important and would do her part helping them carry the herbs back tp camp. That is, if they weren't attacked. If they were she would have a real fight on her hands! That would be exciting, but also terrifying at the same time.

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Fernstar was watching Stonekit and Lightkit play. The two kits barely ever talked to eachother or adults, but they sure did love to wrestle! 

Lightkit had Stonekit pinned currently. "He has the makings of an excellant fighter," purred Fernstar to Shiningsun.

Shiningsun looked concerned, "Maybe we should break it up, I wouldn't want him to hurt Stonekit." Fernstar could tell she was concerned about her kit's behavior. Perhaps worried he'll end up like his father...

As if on cue, Stonekit wriggled out from underneath Lightkit, "No," said Fernstar, "Stonekit is doing fine."

Stonekit launched himself into the air and landed on Lightkit's back. Lightkit let out an annoyed squeak, "No fair! I pinned you first!"

Stonekit didn't say anything, but playfully bit his playmate's ears.

Lightkit rolled over to try and get the smaller kit off his bacl. 

"EEK!" said Stonekit, wriggling out from under Lightkit. Fernstar examined her kit to be sure he wasn't injured. Seeing that he was fine, she licked him on the top of the head. 

He glared at her.

"What?" she purred, amused, "do you not need me anymore?"

"I'm a w-warrer in a fierce baddle," he squeaked.

"Will, fierce warrior, I guess you don't want milk anymore either?" Shingsun teased.

"Well..." Stonekit began.

"Or to curl up with your momma to keep from freezing?" Shiningsun pressed.

The kit shivered, "Well I guess I need that still."

"I don't!" said Lightkit defiantly, "I want to eat mouse and keep myself warm!"

"Well then, you won't be needing stories anymore either," said Shiningsun.

"No! I do want to hear stories," he insisted.

"Well both of you come and get warm, and Fernstar will tell you a story," Shiningsun suggested.

The two kits came running. Shiningsun really had a way with kits, she'll be a fine mother to the litter on the way.

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The sun was shining, the world was still. It was a beautiful day...but something seemed off...

"Hawk!" the warning came from Rootclaw. And sure enough, a shadow came over the camp.

"Stonekit! Lightkit! Come here right now!" Fernstar yelled.

The kits scampered over, looking confused and scared. Shingingsun couldn't move fast with her pregnancy so far along, but Fernstar could. She launched herself toward the kits and covered them with her body, rushing them over to the rock wall of the nursery.

The hawk was circling now, Fernstar's heart beat fast. She crouched up against the rock wall with the kits beneath her. Shiningsun was guarding one side as best she could.

After what seemed like forever, Rootclaw called the coast clear.

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4 hours ago, Chiyanna said:

(I have more to post from my recent playing of this but I shall have to post it tomorrow most likely.

In the meantime, anyone have any name suggestions for Shiningsun's kits and Bugpaw's medice cat name (suffix).

no kit names buuut

Bughop, Bugflitter, Bugflight, Bugchatter, Bugleap

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55 minutes ago, Modeer said:

Ferretkit

Bluekit (bc why not)

Sheepkit

Fallowkit

(but...but none of them are BLUE

Sheepkit and Ferretkit are adorable names I shall definately use them

What is a Fallow? I could prob use google but...

 

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Just now, Modeer said:

fallow deer

BLUEKIT. Because of blue gems? blue eyes? blue shading?

(there could also be a blue toxic body...ok I shall name a kit Bluekit if they have blue eyes or blue toxic body or maybe grey fur cause I can say it's blue grey fur.

Don't think it'll be one of Shiningsun's tho. Any names I don't use will stay on the list for next time or the time after that until a kit is born that fits the name

OH OK that's what it is thanks)

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1 minute ago, Chiyanna said:

(there could also be a blue toxic body...ok I shall name a kit Bluekit if they have blue eyes or blue toxic body or maybe grey fur cause I can say it's blue grey fur.

Don't think it'll be one of Shiningsun's tho. Any names I don't use will stay on the list for next time or the time after that until a kit is born that fits the name

OH OK that's what it is thanks)

Bluekit 😭

Apricotkit then?

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The bargain Moon 19

Redfish was in a forest with high trees that cast long shadows over the ground. Not a single ray of sunlight reached down to the forest floor.

"Wh-where am I?"

"Hello," said someone behind him, "welcome to my home."

"Who-who are you?" he asked, whipping around to see who had spoken.

It was a brown and grey cat with sharp claws and a twisted snout. His large muscular build suggested he was a tom. "Who I am doesn't matter, what matters is I can help you."

"Help me? How?" said Redfish, suspicious of the cat.

"Help you with Snowbridge, of course," he purred, "she is your heart's desire, is she not?"

"How do you know that?" he snarled, afraid.

"I didn't know you had such a temper," said the cat, amused, "anyone can see the way you fawn after her."

Redfish calmed himself, "And how would you help me?"

"I would nudge her in the right direction, and help you to have kits," said the tom in a friendly tone.

"I don't want her to be my mate if she doesn't love me, because I care about her. And kits will happen if Star Clan wills them. Besides, no cat can cause them to happen!" Redfish said, annoyed at the audacity of this cat.

"It is the will of Star Clan, I can assure you that. Did Fernstar never tell you?"

"Tell me what?"

"That there must be dependents of all five clans in Remnant Clan, or else the wrath of Star Clan will be upon the clan. Why do you think she was so set on Lightwatcher and Turtlemist having kits?"

That did make sense, now that Redfish thought about it...

"And I also assure you that I can help. And I will. If I don't uphold my end of the bargain, there's no need for you to uphold yours."

Redfish's fur bristled in alarm, "What bargain? I haven't agreed to anything!"

The cat was as calm as ever, "The bargain is, once Snowbridge is your mate and your kits are healthy and growing, it will be your turn to help me."

"Help you how?"

"Breaking the Warrior Code one time in a way of my choosing."

"No!" hissed Redfish, "I'm a loyal warrior! The clan Deputy! I would never-"

"But you already have, when you attacked Rootclaw while he was trying to kill Taman," said the cat.

"How do you know about that?" snarled Redfish, unsheathing his claws.

"Does it matter? The point is, you disobeyed Fernstar's orders to kill Taman and attacked one of your clan mates! But it was the right thing to do, wasn't it?"

I thought it was at the time...should I have let Rootclaw break his word and kill an unsuspecting cat? I never thought of it as disobeying orders, Rootclaw had already done that by agreeing to let Taman live if he helped us kill the rogue leader... 

 

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So, basically I want you to decide whether Redfish accepts the bargain or not. Based on what you know from this scene, CHOOSE

@Sky @Modeer and anyone else who follows this

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The bargain Moon 19

Redfish was in a forest with high trees that cast long shadows over the ground. Not a single ray of sunlight reached down to the forest floor.

"Wh-where am I?"

"Hello," said someone behind him, "welcome to my home."

"Who-who are you?" he asked, whipping around to see who had spoken.

It was a brown and grey cat with sharp claws and a twisted snout. His large muscular build suggested he was a tom. "Who I am doesn't matter, what matters is I can help you."

"Help me? How?" said Redfish, suspicious of the cat.

"Help you with Snowbridge, of course," he purred, "she is your heart's desire, is she not?"

"How do you know that?" he snarled, afraid.

"I didn't know you had such a temper," said the cat, amused, "anyone can see the way you fawn after her."

Redfish calmed himself, "And how would you help me?"

"I would nudge her in the right direction, and help you to have kits," said the tom in a friendly tone.

"I don't want her to be my mate if she doesn't love me, because I care about her. And kits will happen if Star Clan wills them. Besides, no cat can cause them to happen!" Redfish said, annoyed at the audacity of this cat.

"It is the will of Star Clan, I can assure you that. Did Fernstar never tell you?"

"Tell me what?"

"That there must be dependents of all five clans in Remnant Clan, or else the wrath of Star Clan will be upon the clan. Why do you think she was so set on Lightwatcher and Turtlemist having kits?"

That did make sense, now that Redfish thought about it...

"And I also assure you that I can help. And I will. If I don't uphold my end of the bargain, there's no need for you to uphold yours."

Redfish's fur bristled in alarm, "What bargain? I haven't agreed to anything!"

The cat was as calm as ever, "The bargain is, once Snowbridge is your mate and your kits are healthy and growing, it will be your turn to help me."

"Help you how?"

"Breaking the Warrior Code one time in a way of my choosing."

"No!" hissed Redfish, "I'm a loyal warrior! The clan Deputy! I would never-"

"But you already have, when you attacked Rootclaw while he was trying to kill Taman," said the cat.

"How do you know about that?" snarled Redfish, unsheathing his claws.

"Does it matter? The point is, you disobeyed Fernstar's orders to kill Taman and attacked one of your clan mates! But it was the right thing to do, wasn't it?"

I thought it was at the time...should I have let Rootclaw break his word and kill an unsuspecting cat? I never thought of it as disobeying orders, Rootclaw had already done that by agreeing to let Taman live if he helped us kill the rogue leader... 

 

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So, basically I want you to decide whether Redfish accepts the bargain or not. Based on what you know from this scene, CHOOSE

@Sky @Modeer and anyone else who follows this

sure why not

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The bargain Moon 19

Redfish was in a forest with high trees that cast long shadows over the ground. Not a single ray of sunlight reached down to the forest floor.

"Wh-where am I?"

"Hello," said someone behind him, "welcome to my home."

"Who-who are you?" he asked, whipping around to see who had spoken.

It was a brown and grey cat with sharp claws and a twisted snout. His large muscular build suggested he was a tom. "Who I am doesn't matter, what matters is I can help you."

"Help me? How?" said Redfish, suspicious of the cat.

"Help you with Snowbridge, of course," he purred, "she is your heart's desire, is she not?"

"How do you know that?" he snarled, afraid.

"I didn't know you had such a temper," said the cat, amused, "anyone can see the way you fawn after her."

Redfish calmed himself, "And how would you help me?"

"I would nudge her in the right direction, and help you to have kits," said the tom in a friendly tone.

"I don't want her to be my mate if she doesn't love me, because I care about her. And kits will happen if Star Clan wills them. Besides, no cat can cause them to happen!" Redfish said, annoyed at the audacity of this cat.

"It is the will of Star Clan, I can assure you that. Did Fernstar never tell you?"

"Tell me what?"

"That there must be dependents of all five clans in Remnant Clan, or else the wrath of Star Clan will be upon the clan. Why do you think she was so set on Lightwatcher and Turtlemist having kits?"

That did make sense, now that Redfish thought about it...

"And I also assure you that I can help. And I will. If I don't uphold my end of the bargain, there's no need for you to uphold yours."

Redfish's fur bristled in alarm, "What bargain? I haven't agreed to anything!"

The cat was as calm as ever, "The bargain is, once Snowbridge is your mate and your kits are healthy and growing, it will be your turn to help me."

"Help you how?"

"Breaking the Warrior Code one time in a way of my choosing."

"No!" hissed Redfish, "I'm a loyal warrior! The clan Deputy! I would never-"

"But you already have, when you attacked Rootclaw while he was trying to kill Taman," said the cat.

"How do you know about that?" snarled Redfish, unsheathing his claws.

"Does it matter? The point is, you disobeyed Fernstar's orders to kill Taman and attacked one of your clan mates! But it was the right thing to do, wasn't it?"

I thought it was at the time...should I have let Rootclaw break his word and kill an unsuspecting cat? I never thought of it as disobeying orders, Rootclaw had already done that by agreeing to let Taman live if he helped us kill the rogue leader... 

 

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So, basically I want you to decide whether Redfish accepts the bargain or not. Based on what you know from this scene, CHOOSE

@Sky @Modeer and anyone else who follows this

I don't think he would, at least not yet. Sure, he broke the code before, but he had a good heart and did it to protect a life (no matter how evil it was). He wouldn't break the code again (on purpose), especially if the cat told him to kill someone. He may love Snowbridge, but if she doesn't love him in her own time and her love is forced, then it wouldn't be worth it to Redfish. He may still be able to find a mate (perhaps Snowbridge or one of the other females would be willing to carry his litter for the sake of the Clan rather than love?) before time runs out. However, if he can't, he may reconsider his decision (and somehow find the strange cat again) since his Clan is in danger. 

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The Bargain Continued same night

"What's in it for you?" asked Redfish, still suspicious of the cat.

"I already told you," he purred with a hint of annoyance, "a favor later."

"But what do you gain by me breaking the Warrior Code?" pressed Redfish.

"We're all after something. It'll help me with my endevors," said the cat.

"And what are your endevors?" Redfish asked.

"To help you so you'll help me," purred the cat.

"That's circular!" protested Redfish.

"Does it matter?" and not giving him time to respond, "I'll give you some time to think about my offer." 

"But-" then the cat was gone.

Someone was prodding him. The forest also was gone. Once more Redfish felt the chill of the cold mountain.

"Redfish," said a voice, "are you alright?"

Upon recognizing the voice he was flooded with relief. He opened his eyes, it was morning, "I'm fine," he told his friend.

"Are you sure?" asked Rootclaw, "You were talking and moving in your sleep. You seemed quite distressed."

"Just a bad dream," said Rootclaw, feeling a pang of guilt. He knew it hadn't been just a dream, though part of him hoped it had been. Whether he accepted or not, he wanted to have time to think on the cat's offer, besides, Rootclaw might not believe him. 

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The Bait Moon 19

Fernstar had ordered Rootclaw to be on guard duty that morning. 

So Redfish and Snowbridge went on hunting patrol together. Redfish was nervous. Snowbridge had been avoiding him for the past week, and the strange cat had not appeared to him again. He longed to twin their tails together and purr at eachother like Fernstar and Rootclaw did, but he knew that she could very well reject him. And if she did he couldn't blame her. He was approaching elder age. He would be in many ways a burden to her. 

Yet he also remembered well the last time he had feelings like this. He had never confessed to the she-cat, being so nervous and not knowing what to do, and she had died. He couldn't let that happen again! But other times he realized that HE was the one who would die first. If she loved him it would hurt much the same way he had hurt. Maybe if he never confessed she would never have feelings for him and she wouldn't get hurt. But what if she did and she was hiding hers too? Then she would be hurt like he had been! There were no easy answers...

A mouse scurried away as he absentmindedly walked along, bringing him back to the present.

Snowbridge tried to catch up to it, but it made it to the rocks and disappeared from view, "Tadpoles!" she exclaimed. It was an expression like mouse dung that only Snowbridge used.

"I-I'm sorry," stuttered Redfish, embarrassed, "I should've payed attention."

"I-it's a-alright," she seemed embarrassed too, "what were you thinking about?"

His heart beat fast, I want to tell her but I don't want to tell her. He stood there looking stupid.

"I-s everything...alright?" 

"Yeah it's just..." I love you but I'm afraid to tell you.

She padded up to him and licked his shoulder. Then she sat next to him, "What do you want to tell me?"

"No-nothing!" he said, jumping back.

She looked confused and hurt.

"I-I-I'm sorry! I-I didn't mean to hurt you," he said, almost in a whisper.

She stood there, looking unsure.

Suddenly, a flash of white caught his eye. Instinctively he chased after it, and within a matter of seconds he caught up and killed the rabbit with a swift bite.

He brought it back and put it at Snowbridge's feet, "For you."

"Shouldn't we bring this back to camp?" she asked.

He blushed and averted his gaze, "Oh, right."

Suddenly she was next to him, his tail twined with his, "I don't want the silly rabbit. I want you."

For a minute he couldn't speak, then he purred, "I want you too." And I don't need that strange cat to get you, because you love me anyways.

They sat there for a few minutes, purring and grooming eachother.

Until....

"MOMMA!" a shrill cry broke the peaceful scene.

"Did you hear that?" said an alarmed Snowbridge, jumping up.

"Yes I-"

"MOMMA!" the yell came again, louder.

Redfish got to his feet, "Let's go see what it is."

They walked toward the cries which kept coming until they spotted a little brown form huddled on the mountain rock.

"MOMMA!" it mewled. It was a tiny kit calling for it's mother.

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Fernstar was surprised when she saw Redfish and Snowbridge. "It's cries carried that far?"

"Yes," said Snowbridge.

"Gather your prey and head back to camp. Me and Rootclaw will see what we can do to help the poor thing," ordered Fernstar.

Once they had gone she cautiously padded toward the kit, "Hello little one-"

"DANGER!" screamed the kit, and it scurried away as fast as a mouse.

Rootclaw tried to block the kit's path but it scurried down toward the beach instead.

"Don't scare the poor thing!" she growled at her mate, amazed at his rashness.

"I'm sorry," he replied, guiltily, "I thought I could slow it down so you could pick it up."

She sighed, "it's alright, let's try again."

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Just then, she heard a deafening screech in the sky. "Hawk!" yelled Rootclaw.

Fernstar rushed forward with all her speed and strength, and leaped toward the kit. Miraculously reaching them, she covered the kit with her body.

He squeaked in fear and squirmed underneath her, trying to get away, she flattened herself further against the ground, trapping the kit for its own good.

After what seemed like forever, Rootclaw called the coast clear. Cautiously, Fernstar got up, ready to grab the kit.

But the kit scratched her muzzle with needle claws and scurried away. Frustrated, Fernstar was still about to try again when Rootclaw ran up to her panting, "There's foxes attacking the camp!"

 

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(Meanwhile, Lightkit has grown and is protecting his younger playmate Stonekit from the hawk)

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The Foxes Moon 19

Fernstar rushed after Rootclaw, her mind racing. Hopefully after a few scratches and bites the foxes would turn tail and run. Foxes weren't usually the kind to stick around if they couldn't get an easy meal. 

But when she saw them fighting with such desperation, their skin clinging to their bones, she knew it wouldn't be an easy fight. They had been stopped at the camp entrance by Snowbridge and Redfish, but one was already attempting to dart past Snowbridge into camp.

Fernstar jumped on it and sank her teeth into its neck. It tried to shake her off, but with no success. She raked her claws down its back and it whimpered, its shaking growing weaker. She then let go of its neck and slid off it's back. She expected it to go running the other way.

Instead it limped forward, eyes shining with determination. She had no choice but to attack again. She pulled its tail and it yelped, but tried to rush forward into camp. She jumped on its back again and raked its sides. It whimpered and attempted to snap at her, but it couldn't reach her. Then it crumpled to the ground. She jumped off immediately, looking around to see if one of her clan mates needed help, but Snowbridge was handling a fox fine on her own, Redfish was chasing one off...and for the moment she saw no others.

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She turned back to the fox and saw its eyes had clouded over. It's dead, I killed it. She felt a peculiar grief and guilt. It wasn't another cat, and it had been determined to kill a kit, but she felt like taking its life had somehow been wrong. She noted that never before had she had to kill a predator, only chase them off... But this fox couldn't be deterred. It was desperate, it was starving. It and its clan. 

She realized for the first time that their arrival here had taken up prey that had been the foxes before. This had probably been their territory. We've been eating their food, starving them.

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She heard a yowl of victory. Then Redfish came back into view, "That fox won't be coming back any time soon!"

Fernstar nodded solemnly.

"What's wrong?" he asked, concerned.

She pointed to the carcass next to her.

"Oh...it is an odd thing to kill a predator," he said sympathetically, "I had to do it once before."

"Thanks Redfish," she said, "what would I do without you?"

Her deputy nodded and gave her shoulder a quick lick before launching back into the fray.

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"But I'm old enough to be an apprentice!" protested Lightkit, "Why can't I help fight the foxes?"

"You haven't been made an apprentice yet," scolded Turtlemist, "if you attack the foxes in spite of that, you may never be made one!"

"Really?" asked Stonekit with wide eyes.

"No, fur-brain, they can't do that!" Lightkit told the younger kit.

"Be patient Lightkit, you'll be made an apprentice soon enough," purred a very pregnant Shiningsun, "in the mean time, you must listen to me. And I say you can't fight the foxes. You have no training, you can't battle without battle training to assist you."

"But I want-"

Suddenly, Shiningsun let out a gasp and then a groan, grimacing. Her bedding got soaked. Lightkit gazed at the scene in horror, "Mom?!"

"She'll be alright," said Turtlemist, "I'll take care of her. You two wait- play in the corner."

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Just when they thought the battle was won more foxes rushed out of the darkness. A couple of them ran right past the fighting cats into camp.

Redfish leapt at one and clawed its face.

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At first, Snowdrift thought the red pelt she had seen between the white pelts of the foxes was Redfish or Fernstar, but then she realized the cat wasn't fighting the foxes. It was gazing at her in a way that creeped her out.

She shuddered and ran toward Fernstar and Redfish.

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(so uh pretend this doesn't happen atm I had to do it to protect Snowbridge from rogue male)

Redfish assured Snowbridge everything was going to be alright and went to look for the strange tom that had stared at her. He didn't have to go far, because he was following Snowbridge! He felt a spark of rage and jealousy in his chest. They didn't have time to deal with rogues right now! He charged at the rogue.

The rogue looked surprised, and he turned and fled. Good. I hope you never come back!

 

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Camp Defended Moon 19

The fox turned around and ran away. Good thing, too, I don't want to kill another. As Fernstar spun around to get back in the fray, she spotted something light brown sticking up from the ground. She paused, and when she looked closely she could just barely make out a light brown cat huddled in a hole. Curiosity shone in its eyes. She wondered if she should speak to the cat, but as it saw her looking at it, its eyes sparked with fear, and it jumped out of the hole and darted away.

That's when she recognized it as the kit she had saved from the hawk.

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(ignore the rogue male that Redfish chased off)

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An opportunistic hawk hovered above, but Lightkit would protect his friend no matter what. They huddled against the nursery wall, Lightkit covering Stonekit and fluffing themself up to look bigger than they were. The hawk circled a couple times, but then thought better of it and flew away. 

Maybe I'll be made an apprentice now! Wait till Fernstar hears about this!

His mother was now screaming so he didn't want to tell her about it now...maybe later when she stopped screaming...if she stopped screaming.

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Rootclaw barely noticed his many injuries as he raked his claws down the fox's side. Its friend had latched onto his leg, but soon he heard a yelp behind him and it let go.

He dug his hind legs in to prevent the fox from shaking him off.

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Fernstar slammed into the fox as it pinned Turtlemist. She did it with such force that a sickening crack occured, and the fox fell limp to the ground. Shaking, Fernstar slowly stood. I did it again, it's dead.

"You did what you had to do," said Redfish gently.

"That's the last of them! We defended our camp!" said Rootclaw proudly, oblivious, before noticing Fernstar's demeanor, "What's wrong?"

"It's just...I didn't mean to kill them," said Fernstar.

"You had to," said Rootclaw, "to defend Turtlemist and the kits. It nearly got into the nursery, there was no other way."

Fernstar sat there for a minute, silent, and then she said, "You're right. There wasn't. But now we must not waste the meat. We are struggling to catch prey at the moment."

"Eat a fox?" said Turtlemist, obviously disgusted.

"Yes," said Fernstar bristling, "Unless you'd rather let the kits starve. Shiningsun needs enough milk to feed them."

Turtlemist didn't say anything more.

"Divide up the carcass," she told Rootclaw, and to Redfish she said, "go check on the other carcass."

To her dismay, he reported back, "The remaining foxes are eating it!"

"The vermin! They don't even respect their own! We should chase them off and eat it ourselves," Rootclaw suggested.

"It might contain diseases though," cautioned Turtlemist, overhearing the conversation.

"Then let them have it. If they think it right to eat their own, who are we to judge them?" She pictured the starving foxes they had fought to keep out of their camp. We've taken their prey and kept them from eating us, so I'm not taking away their last chance of survival, however grizzly it may be. 

 

 

 

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2 hours ago, Chiyanna said:

 

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(so uh pretend this doesn't happen atm I had to do it to protect Snowbridge from rogue male)

You could play it off as them mating earlier but they don't know she's pregnant yet

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9 hours ago, Sky said:

You could play it off as them mating earlier but they don't know she's pregnant yet

(imma play it as them mating just after the fox fight,

since all these moons of the fox fight are combined into one)

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