[Insidious]

F R O Z E N R A I N
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Although she had been reluctant to give up on her duties as a warrior for the time being - ever loyal to StoneClan and prepared to serve to the best of her ability - nothing made her happier than curling up with her two beautiful kittens. She rasped her tongue gently over Viperkit’s black ear, turning next to Heronkit, her lovely daughter, to affectionately press her nose into the white fur of her cheek. She had been anticipating motherhood for a long while, and now that the responsibilities behind the title were finally upon her, she had never been quite so eager, so mesmerized, as she was when picking out the details throughout their bodies that reminded her of either Hawkstar or herself.

Speaking of the handsome leader . . . she would have loved to see the expression on his face when news of the kits coming had reached his ears, because it had apparently made for quite the laugh. She had been thankful that he wasn’t too busy to stay at her side, speaking to her softly and encouraging her the whole time. It wouldn't have been the same, had their two kittens been born without their father present to witness it. However, she hadn’t been worried that he wouldn’t be there, not even for a second, because not even being leader of their Clan, she knew, would keep him away from her when their kittens were being brought into the world.

She could never quite stop thinking about the two of them, watching them as they tried to get used to their legs and their voices, slowly showing signs of a deepening personality. She wanted them to stay young and adorable forever, though at the same time, the idea of them both becoming dutiful warriors once they were old enough made her heart swell with pride. She would be just as thrilled if either of them showed potential to become a medicine cat. No matter what path they chose, she would be supportive of them. They were her first kittens, after all, so there likely wasn’t anything they could do that wouldn’t impress her. All she wanted was to be an attentive mother; someone that they knew they could go to whenever they needed guidance.

She watched them quietly, bright blue eyes alive with adoration as all of these thoughts and more swirled inside of her head. Both of them were perfect in their own way. She had been more than happy to name their son Viperkit, because she knew how important the name was to Hawkstar. He would undoubtedly become very special to his father as he continued to grow, but she didn’t think he’d ever quite let himself forget about Heronkit. She had a curiousity about the way that she moved, a playfulness in her eyes - as blue as Frozenrain’s, she had quickly noticed - that opposed the quiet wariness in Viperkit’s. Both of them had qualities about themselves that Frozenrain couldn’t help looking into, wondering which would be nourished as they grew and which would be left behind in the nursery as they became apprentices. Either way, of course, she would be nothing but pleased. All she wanted was for the both of them to feel comfortable being themselves, and she would be sure to make that apparent to them as the moons progressed.

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Tags: @ghostlight , BlooRey DVD
Word Count: 554.
Notes: Ghostie, it isn't necessary for you to post in this with Viperkit unless you want to! I just thought I'd tag you in the thread so that you knew a family thing was taking place.

[BlooRey DVD]

Though she was still too young to do much, there was an odd determination to the little scrap of pale fur. Little paws stretched out, searching for something, anything that she might get a hold of. Big blue eyes blinked open in an attempt to take in the surroundings. But she was also so sleepy... Being annoying was hard work. Little tail twitching as she flailed about near her mother's belly, her nose led her towards that taunting warmth. One day... One day she would resist the terrible, terrible warmth... But not today. Today... Sleep sounded quite nice...

After settling up close to the warm belly of her mother, she let herself begin to drift off, to a world where she was more than just a little thing... Even as tiny as she was... Dreams of greatness danced through her mind. Light was greatness, right? She loved the way it danced in through the entrance, though it hurt her young eyes sometimes. The cooing voice of her mother always made her feel better. As she faded from consciousness with a little yawn, she drew to her lungs a scent she'd grown familiar with, one she'd begun to associate with a word her mother said often. Daddy...

Broad shoulders ducked through the entrance of the nursery, warmth exploding through his chest as his pale eyes settled upon Frozenrain. She'd been in the nursery for a while now, tending to the newborn kits. Their kits. A rumbling purr could already be heard from him as their eyes met. Moving carefully, even more aware of just how large he was in comparison to the small figures of his son and daughter, he settled down beside her, his muzzle rubbing against hers. Her fur was warm, and she seemed to radiate with the same joy he was feeling.

Was this was it meant to be a father? That swell of pride he felt whenever he thought of his children... Nothing could ever replace that, not now. Aware of the sleeping state of his kits, he refrained from nuzzling them, contenting himself with just... Watching. His voice was soft as he meowed gently. "They are both so beautiful.. Just like their mother." His smile was genuine as he leaned his head against her shoulder. If it were up to him, he'd never leave this spot. But he had a duty to his Clan as well. He'd promised to care for them like they were his family too, and he couldn't bring himself to neglect them, even if Frozenrain would always mean more to him.

He would just have to work that much harder, finish things that much quicker. Like he'd done today. He'd been on the dawn patrol, and had gone out hunting after that. He'd spoken to some of the mentors about the progress of their apprentices, and had organized that afternoon's patrols. Now, he had an opportunity to breathe, an opportunity to be with the one who owned his heart. And the two who were worming their own way into that same heart.

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[smear:87CEFF]Heronkit[/smear:FAF0E6]