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Post by Thorn on Feb 20, 2012 19:49:44 GMT -5
Skystar awoke by sun high, something a leader should never do. He was chilled to the bone and noticed he had one of those bad dreams again. He padded out of his den and found himself tasting the air. His eyes were glazed over and dull. His first instinct was to go to the medicine cats den. He wanted to make sure that she was okay. He frowned when he heard squeals coming from the nursery. That would be his kits. He wrapped his tail around his paws and shook his head, Everyone thought he was mates with Snowberry. The poor she-cat didn't even know Skystar that well and acting like mates with her was no easy task. He closed his eyes just for a second before opening them once more. Yes....things were rough. He saw warriors going in and out. He just wanted a best friend again."StarClan just give me a friend besides my mate...I miss Shadeclaw but I can't mourn him forever."
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Post by shiningheart on Feb 22, 2012 18:57:48 GMT -5
Stormwind entered the clearing through the camp entrance, at the head of a border patrol. He, Sootpelt, Icepetal, and Fawnpaw had scouted out the territory that bordered with no Clan. He looked around after dismissing his patrol, looking for Tigerflight. Worry itched at his mind when he didn't see the deputy. No one had spotted Tigerflight for the past few days, and everyone was wondering what happened to him.
The gray warrior sighed and approached Skystar instead, dipping his head in the proper respect of warrior to leader. "Good afternoon, Skystar. I have the report for the sun-high patrol. There was no sign of any disturbances. We did catch a faint scent of Crimsonstar, but it was so old I wouldn't be surprised if it was from when he was still leader."
Stormwind looked cautiously at Skystar. He didn't look too good. His eyes were dull and his fur looked like it hadn't been washed for a while. "Um... Skystar, sir, if you don't mind me saying so... You look like someone pulled you through a bramble bush backwards... Are you alright?"
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Post by Thorn on Feb 22, 2012 19:34:46 GMT -5
Skystar twitched his whiskers in greeting when he saw Stormwinds patrol come back. His deputy had yet to return from the patrol he went on two dawns ago. His patrol came back but they all said that there was something he wanted to check out. Skystar didn't think anything of it until now. He had to be a leader and a deputy at once. He nodded his head at Stormwinds report and flicked his gray tail. The scent was faint. That was a good sign.
"I last scented Crimsonstar near ShadowClan's boarders. I'm assuming he went past their territory and past the old two-leg nest into an unknown territory. Let it be that way, he has no reason to come back to the clans. Did you happen to scent Tigerflights scent while you were out?" the tom mewed. He didn't make eye contact he just sat there looking at his clan. They were working hard. His whiskers twitched with amusement when he saw kits practicing battle moves.
When Stormwind said he looked like the tom had been dragged through a bramble bush backwards his whiskers twitched and his eyes bounced with amusement. Skystar still had a sense of humor even though he wasn't in the best of moods."my deputy was a close friend of mine, many say he is in Starclan yet last time I went to moonpool he was not there. That was shortly after his patrol left. It's been two days since then...many think I should pick a new deputy....there is hope isn't there? that he will be okay and return?"
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Post by shiningheart on Feb 22, 2012 19:45:12 GMT -5
Stormwind followed Skystar's gaze towards the kits, and purred in amusement as one of them tumbled down and the others piled on top. "Strong ones, those three are." he meowed instead of answering. "They'll make us all proud one day. They'll grow into warriors and find mates and kits of their own. And one day, like all of us, they'll run across the stars with our ancestors and watch over us all.."
He was a tom that rarely showed any wisdom. He was observant and enjoyed teasing those close to him. But Stormwind knew when to sober up and be serious. If there was any moment when he needed to be strong and wise, it was now. He looked up to the skies, watching a puffy cloud float lazily across the endless blue. "Death is as much a part of life as living. Even if Tigerflight was alive and well, it would be somewhere far away where StarClan isn't able to see him."
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Post by Thorn on Feb 22, 2012 20:06:27 GMT -5
Skystar looked at Stormwind and then back at the kits."That she-kit right there the gray and white one better not ever get a mate." the tom mewed. His whiskers twitched with amusement."Thats my daugher. She better become mates with someone who will treat her right because dad will be very very picky." the tom mused. His tail waved back and forth. He looked as kits and knew it would be upsetting to see the fact that they would be hunting with Starclan. He knew there time would come, hopefully he would be the one to go first. Seeing his own kin die would be painful in his eyes.
"What is your opinion on the matter Stormwind. Do you think it is time that I pick a new deputy?" Skystar didn't like the idea. What if the tom was injured some where what if he had past in the two days time? Should he go to moonpool to find out?"I was blinded by Shadeclaws death...I would not be fair to ThunderClan if I stayed in denial like some of the past leaders of our clan. Am i right Stormwind?" Skystar mewed. Making eye contact for the first time.
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Post by shiningheart on Feb 25, 2012 1:19:08 GMT -5
Stormwind chuckled when Skystar said his daughter'd better never have a mate. "I guess that some fathers never stop being fathers, even when his kits are fully grown." he mused with an easy-going smile. Then he blinked in surprise when Skystar asked what he thought. For some reason, Stormwind hadn't really considered what he'd say if his own opinion was asked for.
He took a moment to think about it, humming a little in thought. His tail started to twitch, as it always did whenever he was thinking deeply. " I think..." he started to speak slowly, but then picked up speed as his thought process solidified in his mind, "I think that perhaps you should wait, but not for too long. Let the senior warriors handle the deputy duties for a little while, to see if Tigerflight reappears. But if he doesn't, or StarClan says nothing about him, then you should name a new deputy the night before the next Gathering.
"After all, it's more important than anything right now that we appear strong to the other Clans. We have enough problems to worry about without them sticking their noses into our business." He snorted after he finished speaking and shook his head. "But, of course, this is only my thoughts. Feel free to disregard them if you find them foolish."
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Post by Thorn on Feb 26, 2012 18:29:42 GMT -5
"I will never stop being a father to Frostbites and mine kits."he mewed. The tom looked up and sputtered a few things to himself."Excuse me, I meant Snowberry, I just...have her on my mind. Frostbite has seem off lately... He correct. The tom looked at his paws as he listened to Stormwind speak. He almost gave away a dark secret and if the clan found out ThunderClan would nearly be doomed. They were doomed as it was weren't they? Skystar....his clan, there was nothing they could. Nothing he could do, nothing anyone could do to fix it.
"Stormwind...." he mewed to the tom. He had to get things straight.Fawnpaw...was talking to the apprentices...about a 'secret place' that she and Tigerflight found. Can you lead a patrol and have her lead you to that place...what you said...just made me think of it. I would join you, but if worse comes to worse...I need to decide who the new deputy of ThunderClan will be....can you be quick about this....please...I don't need to lose another good warrior..."
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