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Post by Swimfast on Jan 20, 2010 15:49:24 GMT -5
Rivertail sighed as he shuffled some snow and dirt over his catch. It wasn't much, but it would still feed a cat, so he was thankful he had found it. Especially in this snow.
Then a thought of his former apprentice Mistpaw, flashed in his mind.
I wonder if her and Nightpaw are alright... Are they getting enough food?
He had been upset when Mistpaw told him she was going to live alone with Nightpaw, her mate. But, he'd hardly had time to stop her, and if that was what she really wanted, then he wasn't going to force her to stay.
Rivertail looked at his paws, and murmured to himself, "She said they would live close to the river... Maybe I should go look for them, and see if their okay..."
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Post by ~Spring~ on Jan 20, 2010 18:14:27 GMT -5
A light crunching noise could be heard as a small RiverClan warrior walked in the snow. "Shall we go down closer to the river?" Swiftshadow padded up next to his friend, and shivered from the cold. Lately, he had been feeling quite sick, and the illness that was spreading seemed to have made it's way to Swiftshadow. He hadn't told anyone yet, as he wanted to help serve his clan until the day he died. If I get really sick, I guess I'll go to the Medicine Cat den, but I'll help hunt and fight for my clan as long as I can.
He walked closer to the river, and began searching for prey. Yet, his amber eyes weren't quite as bright as they used to be. He was in pain, and the cold was starting to take it's toll. Perhaps It's time for me to move into the Medicine Cat den... He pictured himself in the Medicine Cat den, not out hunting, not out on a border patrol. Swiftshadow let out a quiet sigh, and continued to search for prey. [/size][/blockquote] |
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Post by Swimfast on Jan 21, 2010 10:26:51 GMT -5
Rivertail shook off the light layer of snow that laid on his pelt, "Yes, let's follow the river." He lifted a paw, "And Swiftshadow? Keep an eye out for.... For Mistpaw and Nightpaw.... They said they were going to live close to the river. And I want to see if their alright."
He flicked his tail, and started trotting along the river. A thin sheet of ice covered the normally rushing water. Now the snow had turned it to a slight trickle, making it harder to find fish. Rivertail lifted his nose, and breathed in the air, but the smell of ice and snow covered nearly all other scents. I will find them.
He suddenly stopped, and looked at the ground, there were fresh tracks in the snow. And a faint scent of prey. The paw prints weren't as large as his, so they could be from an apprentice. And there was no strong Riverclan or Thunderclan scent in them. Rivertail yowled, "Swiftshadow! Over here!"
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Post by ~Spring~ on Jan 23, 2010 16:46:42 GMT -5
The tom nodded to Rivertail, and shook the snow off of his dark fur. "I'll keep an eye out for them..." His voice trailed off, and the enthusiasm for hunting waned. Swiftshadow was beginning to feel worse than before. He knew that he wouldn't like sitting around in the Medicine Cat Den instead of going on patrols or hunting, but Swiftshadow also knew he would have to go to the Medicine Cat Den soon.
"Did you find any signs of Mistpaw or Nightpaw?" Swiftshadow asked, his voice filled with hope. "I hope they're alright..." He said a bit quieter, his voice trailing off as he looked at the paw prints in the snow.
"Come on." He said quickly as he followed the paw prints in the snow, his amber eyes holding concern in them. "Mistpaw and Nightpaw might be near here." Swiftshadow looked back once at Rivertail, to make sure he was coming. His dark pelt stood out against the snow as he walked along, while the snow continued to gently drift down. [/size][/blockquote] |
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Post by Swimfast on Jan 24, 2010 12:43:37 GMT -5
Rivertail padded next to the paw prints, and as he walked he could smell a new scent, not of Riverclan or Thunderclan, but it was definitely cats.
He pricked his ears, and started to run. Swerving around a tree, and smashing through a bush, he ran into Nightpaw.
Nightpaw yowled, "Watch where you're going-" He stopped, and his eyes got wide, "Rivertail! You're here!"
He glanced over his shoulder, "Quick, come with me!"
Rivertail narrowed his eyes, "Where is Mistpaw?"
Nightpaw's fur was bristling, "She's over here, come on! I think the kits are coming and I don't know what to do!"
Rivertail's eyes grew wide. Kits! She's too young to have kits! We need Dawnlight, now!
He started to run after Nightpaw, " Swiftshadow, go to the camp and bring Dawnlight here! I think Mistpaw is kitting!" He swallowed, and sprinted after Nightpaw.
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Post by ~Spring~ on Jan 24, 2010 15:50:35 GMT -5
Swiftshadow hardly had time to speak before Rivertail dashed off after Nightpaw. He nodded and sprinted as fast as he could in the direction of RiverClan camp. As he ran, he began to feel the sickness take it's toll. His amber eyes were clouded with pain, but he kept on running.
The small tom's dark pelt stood out against the snow as he ran back to RiverClan camp. Almost there... Swiftshadow was beginning to slow down, and he stopped, for a few moments. After letting out a few violent coughs, he began to run again. Swiftshadow felt like he was about to collapse. I'm not sure if I can go on...
((OOC: Short post. Sorry.)) [/size][/blockquote] |
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Post by Swimfast on Jan 25, 2010 17:05:48 GMT -5
Rivertail lunged over a branch, and skidded to a stop, barely managing not to crash into Nightpaw again. Ahead, he could hear a rasping sound coming from the inside of a tree.
Nightpaw flicked his tail, "She's in here." He slowly walked forward, and then crawled into a hollow tree.
Rivertail squeezed in beside Nightpaw, and looked at the heap of panting fur sprawled at the other end. He gasped, "Mistpaw!" His fur stood, and he rushed forward. Her stomach was huge, and her fur was damp. He swallowed, and leaned in front of her face. Her eyes were closed, and a horrible rasping followed every breath. "She needs help... Swiftshadow better hurry."
Nightpaw softly liked her ear, "It's okay, my love. Rivertail is here, and Swiftshadow is going to get Dawnlight. You're going to be okay."
Mistpaw groaned as pain rippled through her body, Nightpaw and Rivertail flinched. She opened her mouth, and tried to speak, "Rivertail...."
"I'm here, Mistpaw. You're going to be okay."
She swallowed, "The kits..... Are.... Are coming-" Her sentence ended with a sharp yowl, and another ripple flowed through her stomach.
Rivertail pinned his ears to his head against Mistpaw's screeching, and hoped to Starclan that Dawnlight would be here soon.
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