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HERBS/PREY With clans overhunting and the cold beginning to set in, prey grows scarce | With most growing seasons ended, herbs are now very limited and rare
CLIMATE Days have begun to cool, carrying a brisk chill and the subtle threat of early snow
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DON'T FORGET TO READ THE RULEBOOK!
7.14.16 // Congratulations to Rabbitclaw for his promotion to ShadowClan deputy! Also, don't forget to post in the Activity Check!
6.15.16 // A bunch of lovely cosmetic updates to the site have been made (just look at those snazzy side-tables) and the WC has been lowered, for practical reasons, to 150. We also would love to welcome Stormhawk (void) as WindClan's new deputy!
6.7.16 // Rise Up's first gathering is underway! Don't miss the fun! You can find and start your own threads in the gathering board, found right in four trees! Be sure to read through the leader announcements!
5.25.16 // A big ol' CONGRATS to Cuckoopoppy, ShadowClan's medicine cat! He's a scruffy old fellow who sees a few more omens then normal (and perhaps a few curses) but I'm sure we'll all love him and his antics! Reminder that the SC and WC deputy positions are still available for audition!
5.15.16 // The May activity check has come to a close! A big thank you to everyone who participated! Unfortunately, the ShadowClan medicine cat rank is now open as well. The deadline for this rank, and the others available, is indefinite- so if you want it, go for it!
5.7.16 // Our first activity check is underway, and a new announcement has been posted! The new season is leaffall, and everyone should remember to age any characters made prior to 5/1/16 up two moons! Remember that two deputy positions and the guard position are still ripe for the taking.
5.7.16 // Did you know 99 Love Baloons is actually a song about the apopcalypse? Who knew!
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snap, crackle, pop! (finished)
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Post by applestar on Apr 11, 2016 21:26:04 GMT -6
[nospaces] snap, crackle 451 WORDS ■ @anyone ■ twig vs apple pop!
Strong, midday sun bathed the roofless camp in a haze of heat. As temperatures continued to rise along with the sun’s trail the energy of the clan was slowly drained. Everyone, eventually, would abandon their tasks to lay in the shade. It was only a matter of when. WindClan has always been well-versed with the exposed power of the weather. For them the heat was surely less as numbing. Even so, on such a particularly hot day eventually they would break.
[break][break]For a large, long-haired tom with old bones and a tendency towards irritation, eventually wasn’t far off. Applestar stood within one side of the gorse enclosure. At his feet an apprentice added more prickly stems to the depleted pile. The tabby youngster scampered off as soon as he gave them a thankful, and wordless, shoulder pat. As their tail disappeared back through a slender entrance he returned to his own task.
[break][break]Which was, in his case, reinforcing the defenses of his clan. The leader would non-too-carefully pick up a stick in his already pricked muzzle and attempt to weave it into the wall. Keep in mind the absolutely massive size of his old paws and you get a pretty poor result. He was built for mashing, not subtleness. Such had never been clearer.
[break][break]“Rat-dirt!” A curse split the dry air as, once again, the stick he held snapped and undid a portion of his progress. One step forward, five steps back. That was the way of things. But he wasn’t about to give up, not yet. Applestar wasn’t a cat who sat idle, even if it meant doing something he was utterly terrible at. With a horrible threat tearing down their allies the need to be productive was even greater than ever.
[break][break]Again the ginger elder grasped a gnarly twig in his teeth. He cocked his head and lifted his lips in an attempt to aim it more accurately unto the slight gap. The end flitted through its hole at last to pop into freedom on the other side. Applestar lifted his paw in an effort to direct the newly-freed end back towards the gorse wall. As it started to bend he felt something give. “SNAP!”
[break][break]This time the twig broke cleanly in two, and the newly-broken center snapped back to hit him in the eye. Another string of curses followed, each growing worse than the last. Something about fox-holes and sheep-dung. Really, it was vulgar stuff. A queen held her paws over her kit’s ears and sent the leader a scathing glare. Applestar, however, was too angry at his failed progress to notice. Infact, he was one more inhale away from wrecking the whole thing just to spite it.
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Post by clovertail on Apr 15, 2016 11:45:15 GMT -6
{ I would find you / Time has brought your heart to me / I have loved you for a thousand years / I'll love you for a thousand more Sprawled elegantly across a flat stone, tail curled delightfully behind her on the warm, smooth surface, Clovertail soaked up the sun. The aging molly's eyes were closed as she focused on the warmth spreading through her extended limbs. It was a comforting touch, like a mother's gentle tongue. She found herself thinking of her children. That is, until a sharp string of curses broke the perfect setting. Immediately both pointed ears flew atop her skull. The voice could belong to no other aggressive feline than her mate, that she was sure of. But is wasn't embarrassment that had the poised molly retracting her legs beneath her. What drove her to withdraw from the rock was exasperation and affection. As silly as he was, he was her silly. Although her gait was stiff with growing age Clovertail stalked towards the leader with apparent grace and a regal air. Her long, slender neck was pulled up in pride, and her banner flicked with delight above her spine. She was a sight to behold, even in her later years, and she knew it. Drawing upon her partner the snow-colored she-cat gave a light, chirping laugh to let her presence be known. "Dear, must you be so loud? Think of the kits," she said warmly, but with a hint of warning. A playful thought crossed her mind then. Moving with the smooth motion of a river she aimed to slide her head down and rub it against the soft underside of his chin. Such a motion had worked to calm him in the past. Hopefully it would do the trick once more. The two were, after all, still very much in love. No amount of years would ruin that. "Here, let me help. I'm sure we can tackle this best as a team." A small, white paw flitted out to rest gently on his own large, red ones. "You hold, and I'll weave. Deal?" Again she giggled, not finding the prospect of working a sour thought as long as it was with Applestar.{ @hubby | 339 words | <3 } MADE BY VEL OF GS |
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Post by applestar on Apr 16, 2016 13:24:15 GMT -6
[nospaces] snap, crackle pop!
A younger apple would have turned upon the laughing cat with a rage born from his extreme embarrassment and pride. Who dared to laugh at him, the leader of WindClan? They would meet his claws and learn to stay out of! Thankfully, however, age had given him a wiser perspective, and despite his still-present anger the tabby tom let his own breath bubble out in a chuckle. After all, it was kind of funny, kind of.
[break][break]A voice followed the giggles, and as he turned his head to face her he was greeted by his mate’s head brushing under his chin. Warmth soon overtook all aggression and he felt his chest heaving as his laughter grew in its place. “The day I’m subtle is the day WindClan falls,” bellowed the tom with a grin. As he spoke, though, he did catch a glimpse of the aforementioned queen shuffling her kits back into the nursery. He offered her an apologetic grimace and swore, silently, to apologize properly later.
[break][break]A touch on his paw drew Applestar’s attention back to the work before him. Right, the wall. He groaned, eyes rolling like a juvenile. “Do I have to? I’m fairly certainly I’ve already made a mess enough.” Large, ginger shoulders shrugged as the cat tossed his sheepish gaze at Clovertail’s paws. The small, aged feet of his partner were far defter at such a difficult task. She would, no doubt, make easy work of it.
[break][break]“Fine,” he finally grumbled with a sigh, meeting her encouraging green eyes before squaring himself in preparation to try again. “But when we’re done I’ve got this itch behind my ear…?” Was he trying to make her bribe him? Oh yes, most definitely. Applestar could easily be persuaded to do just about anything with the right amount of leverage (preferably food, or a massage). He offered her a wink to drive home his innocent suggestion.
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Post by clovertail on Apr 25, 2016 19:03:10 GMT -6
{ I would find you / Time has brought your heart to me / I have loved you for a thousand years / I'll love you for a thousand more Daring eyes, the brilliant color of ripe leaves fresh on Newleaf sprigs, narrowed at her partner. The look was a rebuttal and it sat heavily upon her usually charming good looks. Her slight figure appeared to grow taller, stiffer, with the unspoken dissatisfaction. She was no longer the blushing kit, but a full-grown queen ready to put her kits in place. "This again? Humpf!" The tell-tail signs of an argument were blaring in warning. How often had they had this fight? It seemed countless to the old couple, as familiar as their own skin. A tiny, delicate white paw raised to lightly push against the tom's shoulder. "How many times have I told you to get your ticks checked out, hmm? 'I don't have any' he says! You gripe about itches more than a kit for milk!" Although she clearly was upset, there was an air of compassion about her. The whole ordeal, after all, was all about his own health.
"You love your deals, so how about this. I'll help you finish your task if you go to the medicine cat. Hmmm?" Curled high above the molly's back her tail danced about. The flash of white was nearly a blurr as it buzzed back and forth in agitation. "Unless you'd rather do this all on your own...?"{ @hubby | 218 words | <3 } MADE BY VEL OF GS |
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Post by applestar on May 2, 2016 15:06:33 GMT -6
[nospaces] snap, crackle pop!
“I don’t got any,” mumbled the large, pouting tabby as his mate accurately pointed out, once again, his flaws. He frowned and looked every bit the stubborn kit as she continued to chastise him. Applestar probably did have a few biters. But he wasn’t ready to be seen to by the young medicine cat. Not that he didn’t like her, quite the opposite, but he hated being picked over and bothered. He was a warrior, a strong-armed hero unable to be taken down by a pack of dogs! Ticks couldn’t possibly hurt him.[break][break]
This was one fight he had been winning thus far, and he wasn’t prepared to back down yet. Louder this time he growled, “I don’t got any ticks, you nagging spawn of a maggot. This hide is too thick for their /fine/ taste. Ha! Ticks on /my/ hide? As if!” A deep and boastful chorus of laughter bellowed into the clearing. [break][break]
And then she cut him short by threatening to rescind her help. Immediately the ginger tom bit his lip, eyes pleading and apologetic. “Wh-wait now. No need ta’ be hasty.” In a heartbeat he’d gone from bragging to placating, taking his turn running his cheek against hers. “You wouldn’t do such a thing ta’ me, now. A punishment worse than death!” He sucked in a shaking breath. “My too-kind mate. The light of me eyes. The moon in my sky. The, the bee’s knees. You know, have I told you how beautiful you are? Why, so beautiful infact...”
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Post by clovertail on May 7, 2016 21:19:30 GMT -6
{ I would find you / Time has brought your heart to me / I have loved you for a thousand years / I'll love you for a thousand more Brilliant green eyes, the hue of fresh cut emeralds glistening in the sun, narrowed beneath heavy lids. The white-pelted she-cat gave a dainty huff as she lifted her pink nose skyward in offense. Had his cruel words been inflicted by any other cat she would have left their face a ragged mess. But Clovertail was well aware that her darling meant none of it. He was the very definition of "all bite and no bark." Of course he quickly changed his tune, and as his words became carefully placating she allowed her glare to lighten, turning even a touch smug. The look did little to mar her natural beauty, particularly when she cocked her head just so and batted her lashes. This argument would finally be hers to win. The very thought sent butterflies into her gut. "If you want my help, my love, then all you need to do is one simple, tiny favor. Such a trifle really. Nothing a big, strong leader could be horrible put out by. Now really, will you let something so little defeat you?" Her mew was honey, thick and sweet, as she ran her tail beneath his chin. As if to suggest that the argument was over, and definitely with the intention of teasing him with the prospect of her aid, Clovertail lifted part of the mess which his earlier attempts had created, and wove it deftly back into the gorse wall. Her dainty paws, small and slender, made quick work of mending the hole. { @hubby | 252 words | <3 } MADE BY VEL OF GS |
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Post by applestar on May 9, 2016 16:15:16 GMT -6
[nospaces] snap, crackle pop! All the while Clovertail worked her charm Applestar fell farther and farther into her clever claws. He found himself chanting internally along with her declarations. Yeah! Right! I won't be defeated by, by whats it was we were fightin' about. I'll march on down to Tawnyberry and show 'em what's what. Adrenaline surged through his veins as he considered himself on the verge of victory. She'd help him finish the fence and he'd get to tackle some ticks into their place. Win win!
[break][break]Of course, this meant that he was actually loosing their long-standing argument, but she had cunningly cornered his ego into such a situation, and the prideful tom couldn't see the truth of the matter. So as her tail tickled his chin, and her paws fixed up the wall nice and good, he was left grinning like a cat who got the cream.
[break][break]"Nothin' is going to defeat me. Nothin'. Not me, not WindClan." He said this declaration a little too loudly, but the cats of WindClan were used to his excessive tone. If anything they would sometimes join in, out of the blue, to emphasis whatever fond point on their behalf was being made. It made for a very lively setting.
[break][break]Applestar, now content with his decision, moved in next to his mate in order to help finish the work he'd started. The tom would less than skillfully grab a large stick and attempt to shove it into a weakened spot of the wall. He trusted Clovertail to figure out, and to manage, getting it to actually fit. All he was there for at this point was holding the thing put until she was done.
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Post by clovertail on May 9, 2016 16:48:25 GMT -6
{ I would find you / Time has brought your heart to me / I have loved you for a thousand years / I'll love you for a thousand more Alabaster teeth, tiny razors of white, gripped the free end of the twig Applestar's had picked and began to thread it into the wall's woven mass. Gorse would have poked and prodded her gorgeous pelt, much like her mate's face showed the effects of, had she not been as nimble as she was. As it it were the task was simple enough to do. While working the she-cat swung her rounded hips as a sign she was enjoying the task, like a 50's housewife swaying to music. The mundane could be considered boring, but she loved any task that brought the two together. Throughout years of mateship they had never stopped simply being best friends. Once her muzzle was free, having finished putting another twig into the wall, Clovertail stole a kiss on her partner's cheek. "Thank you for cooperating, my appleseed. I need you in tip top shape. This war isn't going to fight itself, we need you to lead us through this."A sorrowful look read in her emerald eyes. Life had continued on, but the threat across the border (which she would soon encounter with her new apprentice) was ever present. Eventually they would need to react, or be beaten. { @hubby | 203 words | <3 } MADE BY VEL OF GS |
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