Opal
Newborn Kit
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Post by Opal on Jul 26, 2009 20:59:39 GMT -5
I'm free... I've escaped.Opal thought. She was running as fast as she could. Crushing the lush green ferns under her open claws. She was hoping her owners weren't following her. They would hit her hard and take her back to that place.
Just keep running, just for a few more minutes...She told herself over and over again. Opal came across a sage bush and fern and decided to stop and hide. She quietly dove head first into the bush. She checked herself.She had reopened the gash on her left hind thigh, which had started bleeding again. Other that that she just had a couple of scratches from thorns. Her pads were rubbed raw.
She pricked her ears for nearby sounds. Nothing good. Maybe it's safe? She wouldn't take any chances. She decided to limp to a close clearing,toclean her leg. Opal saw a hollow log. She was exhausted, so she stuffed some ferns inside the log and decided to sleep. Within minutes, she drifted into a dreamless sleep...
((Sorry, really bad start.))
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Post by H-a-w-k-i-e on Jul 26, 2009 23:50:26 GMT -5
With the sound the she-cat was making, there was no way that Scoprionpaw was going to get any hunting done. If that was the case...then some fun needed to be had. Snickering quietly to himself, the dark bronze tom followed the she-cat. He was well practiced in the art of being stealthy; if he wasn't, he'd would've gotten caught sneaking out of camp so many times that he would never ever be allow to take a step out of the entrace ever again. And that would suck. Honeystar was just such a control freak. No one ever got to have any fun, as long as the leader was around. But that was why Scorpionpaw always made a point to go against her word. It amused the apprentice so much when she was furious, as terrifying as she was. If he told her that he'd been down in the canyons, talking to rogues, she'd explode!
As soon as his hazel gaze caught the cat diving into a bush and settling down, he slithered up a tree that stood near the bush, and crept on a branch that would let him stand directly above her. Scorpionpaw paused for a moment, a mischievous grin lighting up his face, before he began jumping up and down, shaking the branch, and showering acorns on top of the intruder cat.
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Opal
Newborn Kit
Posts: 14
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Post by Opal on Jul 27, 2009 12:04:27 GMT -5
Opal awoke with a start. There was a light pitter patter of something on top of her log. She got out of the hollow log and stretched her wounded leg. Wincing. She climbed on top of her log to wash it. Something hit her. She looked behind her. All Opal saw was a single acorn. She looked up, but saw nothing.
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Post by *Sinister*Dreams* on Jul 27, 2009 14:03:27 GMT -5
A strange, mischevious cackle sounded, but nothing could be seen. Nimbleflash cackled loudly from behind a tree, winking up at Scorpionpaw. Oh he was going to get her good! He made sure to pop one acorn at her from his own direction too.
His deep blue eyes were well amused, and he was thankful to be slender enough to fit behind the narrower trees. Not many would be able to suspect such a small tree could hide an entire warrior. He could only imagine what it would be like to be in her place, all confused...
It was absolutely brilliant.
Nimbleflash looked up to the apprentice, mouthing a few words.
Should we show her what our trick is?
Of course. MapleClan was always well-known for racing a long trees. What would she think when she glances up and two cats are speeding in the treetops? Nimbleflash wasn't like the others, and he, though it wasn't a word normally used with him, adored apprentices. His days as an apprentice had been some of his best, especially with old Snakebite and the others as his mentor.
Not that he'd reccomend that to anyone...It had led ultimately to the death of his mate and children. But on the plus side, it also led him back to MapleClan.
If you considered being stuck with Honeystar a plus. Unlike some, she didn't have a funny bone in her body. How utterly unamusing.
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Opal
Newborn Kit
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Post by Opal on Jul 27, 2009 14:59:56 GMT -5
Opal stood. She felt another tap on her side. Another acorn took its place. She looked up once more.
"Is someone there?" She asked the forest confused. No response of course. Her stomach growled at her. She was starved. She heard a slight chattering of a vole in the bushes nearby. She got down, slinking closer and closer toward the vole. The trees above her rattled, therefore scaring the vole off.
"I know something is there," She told the tree."Show yourselves!" She called, frustrated.
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Post by H-a-w-k-i-e on Jul 27, 2009 19:57:54 GMT -5
Scorpionpaw, biting his lip to stifle his laughter at the unsuspecting she-cat, didn't respond to Nimbleflash audibly, but he nodded, hazel orbs gleaming. Not many of the warriors liked the tom, since he'd betrayed the clan during a battle, but he himself, personally, found him rather amusing. Perhaps it was the fact that both cats enjoyed a good laugh at the expense of other cats' suffering. Clan life was boring, all black and white. It took a nice fun splash of colour to see it though. And since the rest of the warriors were just drones, they had no idea what they were missing out on.
Quietly and skillfully, the bronze apprentice had made his way through the trees, and was now watching the she-cat yowl at just a tree. It was funny, really, and Scorpionpaw grinned, tossing another acorn, before darting through the branches again, nearly as agile as a squirrel. From his new position, he shot a quick glance at the warrior, to see what he was up to.
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Opal
Newborn Kit
Posts: 14
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Post by Opal on Jul 27, 2009 20:30:55 GMT -5
Opal decided to ignore the mysterious tree and continued to hunt. She ended up with two mice. She devoured them in five short gulps. She went over to a tree and scraped them up and down the little tree. She whisked her tail around and felt something. She looked around. Another acorn. She was confused and frusterated.
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Post by *Sinister*Dreams* on Jul 28, 2009 4:03:06 GMT -5
Eventually, with on final smirk at Scorpionpaw, Nimbleflash chose to intervene. He leapt from the tree tops, making sure to land directly in front of her. His eyes glistened darkly, as he showed a bit off tooth to ward her off.
"Not stealing MapleClan prey are we? I should hope you to tell me one good reason why your fur is important enough to stay on your back. And eating it in the same spot...Do you realize that other prey will smell the death? We may not have prey here for a long while. I for one, have killed cats for less."
He snaked around her a bit, claws partially unsheathed. It was true, his words were once more than idle threat. But he'd not kill a cat on MapleClan territory for that...Despite the mild desire, he wasn't like Renegade. Murder didn't delight him, but he'd never fear it any more than he would let it haunt him afterwards. The she-cat did need to learn the severity of her little feast, however. After all, who else was scary enough to teach it too her?
Nimbleflash grinned. Perhaps Scorpionpaw...
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Opal
Newborn Kit
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Post by Opal on Jul 28, 2009 11:53:33 GMT -5
The strange cat had scared Opal. But she stood her ground. She dug her claws into the ground.
"Acting blood thirsty, will not scare me. And I have never even heard of this Maple clan you speak of." Opal said. Be brave...
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Post by *Sinister*Dreams* on Jul 28, 2009 15:22:50 GMT -5
Nimbleflash gave a chuckle, chortling at her with a crooked grin. He was most intrigued.
"My lady, the term blood thirsty I have been called before, but it's not one that fittingly describes me. Blood isn't something I'd enjoy to drink anymore than you. But while it may be becoming on you to be fearless, lying isn't one of your best traits." He purred a bit with another bout of laughter, but finally put the funny business asides to the problem at hand.
"MapleClan is, for lack of a better word, a group of cats. We look after each other, be it during battle or during the hunt. We've even got a cat called a medicine cat who tends to the sick and injured. Although our little clan isn't all fun and caring. Despite the fact most of us look out for one another, much of this is not so much because of our wonderful kind personalities as it is because our own law, the warrior code, declares we must. There are four clans here in the forest, all of which hold a special trait. Our of course we cannot share unless you wish to join us. If that is your wish, you will be trained to be a warrior. Judging by your age you are too old to be an apprentice, which is a cat who is between the age of six moons and twelve moons old. These cats inherit the name paw. Like a cat nearby called Scorpionpaw who likes to throw acorns at intruders."
He glanced mischievously upward with a grin, though not enough to betray the apprentices position.
"Anyhow, Scorpionpaw, like the other apprentices, is in training to be a warrior. Once you are a warrior you inherit the second half of your name likely dependent on a trait you bear. In my case, I am called Nimbleflash because as a kit, I was Nimblekit, then apprentice Nimblepaw, and then when I became a warrior the leader gave me the name Nimbleflash for the speed I tend to have."
For lack of desire to explain, Nimbleflash chose not to tell her that he had in fact never been Nimblekit. He was, like Opal, not from the clans. Of course he never really wished to admit that to anyone. Though lately cats didn't care about clan-born or not, he did feel it an honor to be born to his clan.
"I can explain the rest of the clan names and traditions if you wish to join MapleClan. However it isn't my decision to accept you to our clan. For that you must speak with our leader Honeystar."
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Opal
Newborn Kit
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Post by Opal on Jul 28, 2009 17:18:30 GMT -5
Opal stared at the strange cat. A group of cats? Living out here? This was all very fascinating. No owners, no beatings, no reason to be scared. Perfect...
"For good reasons Nimbleflash, I am Opal. I'm fascinated about this group of cats you talk so greatly about. I now understand all this information about this warrior clan. And you must be so cunning to be in this. I wish to join your clan."
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Post by *Sinister*Dreams* on Jul 28, 2009 19:05:01 GMT -5
Nimbleflash nodded curtly.
"I will take you to Honeystar. I must say though...Our clan is in need of a new healer...Not my place to recommend, but still. There is a chance you could be our Medicine Cat if you and our clan wish. Really not my decision...You'd have to be taught of herbs from..."
He winced at the thought. But how else would MapleClan survive without knowledge of medicine? Perhaps a loner knew, but still.
"Another clan. We'd have to request they teach you. Or, like me, you could be a warrior. It all depends on your preference. Fighting or Healing really."
Nimbleflash flicked his tail at Opal, motioning for her to follow. Hopefully Honeystar would be lenient this time. Possibly consider letting her be the medicine cat...
What would they do without one?
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Post by H-a-w-k-i-e on Jul 28, 2009 19:06:51 GMT -5
Scorpionpaw snorted a little scornfully, before leaping down from the tree, landing securely on all four-paws. He was a good climber, even for Mapleclan standards. It was a must, if one wanted to drive other cats insane with annoyance and confusion. There was a reason that his name was Scorpion, besides the dark bronze pelt that he wore. "Really. A kittypet like you? Of course you'd be interested. It's not all fun and games you know." Though the apprentice was still young, and not quite full grown, the way he held himself and the gleam in his eyes did make him look a bit older than his actual age. But then again, if he acted like a kit, there was no way he could pull off all the mischievous and brilliant stunts that he did. Size he was still lacking in, but that wasn't too big of a disadvantange for the bronze apprentice. "And besides. Honeystar's a grump, and always has her tail in a knot anyways. If I were you, I'd steer clear."
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Opal
Newborn Kit
Posts: 14
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Post by Opal on Jul 28, 2009 20:44:20 GMT -5
"I wish to leave my owners. They hit me over and over again....But that's the past. I want to start over. I wish to join. And I think I can manage handling the hardships of this clan." Opal was interested in the clan medicene cat. She'll see what her opitions were.
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Post by *Sinister*Dreams* on Jul 28, 2009 21:06:46 GMT -5
Nimbleflash meowed back at her with a smirk. "Well, you've come to the right place. Just make sure you don't eat prey while hunting ever again. I'll have your fur for it. Anyways, one of the warriors will show you around the borders and once you've gotten into the regime of being in the clan we'll see what you're to do next, be it warrior or medicine cat."
((*Sniff* Final post as warrior. Nimbleflash is...a...leader? So strange to consider even if I've known a long time. Anyways, Opal can be the medicine cat so long as you keep up doing nice posts and follow the rules. I'm only waiting a while so we can be sure you've got the rules down and everything yadayadayada. With being medicine cat comes knowing your herbs. *I'll give you an herb guide by PM* and your way around the site. So, in a bit of time, if you'd like you can be MapleClan medicine cat. It's really only you being active I'm worried about as people tend to go inactive, but you're doing great so far.))
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