[Hellion]

[smear:ffffff]Swanfeather[/smear:343B4F]

I dreamed a dream in time gone by
When hope was high
And life worth living

75 Moons || Medicine Cat of RainClan || She-Cat

In all her moon Swanfeather never found traveling to the wooded marsh as a pleasent expereince, even if it was considered 'owned' by RainClan. Checking her stores of catmint her frown only deepened. Chickweed would be their last hope to treat the late season greencough should the need arise. Turning her head toward Dewpaw, the medicine considered sending the young apprentice on her first solo task but decided against it. She didn't want to risk Dewpaw's safety or the waste of effort with a wrong herb retrieved. This was a task for herself.

"I'm going to the NightClan border to look for chickweed. While I am gone check on the queens and kits then see to the elders. They are the most at risk for greencough. If anyone has a fever or shows signs of illness bring them to the den at once I will be back soon," Her words were directive as well as supportive. It wasn't very often she went out without Dewpaw and this would be the first time she was left with a task unsupervised, but Swanfeather trusted Dewpaw was capable.

Flicking her tail over her apprentice's shoulder as a parting gesture, she left the den.

She hadn't been well received back into the Clan and making eye contact to find a willing escort was difficult. Deciding not to humiliate herself with asking those who might refuse, Swanfeather made her way toward Moonshine, the clan's deputy.

Dipping her head in a respectful greeting, Swanfeather gathered herself to sit, easing the stiffness in her joints.

"Moonshine, could you assign some warriors to join me at the Wooded Marsh. I need to look for some chickweed and would like a warrior or two to escort me," Her request was polite but lacking any warmth.

I dreamed that love would never die

WORDS || @kahani williams for dewpaw mention|| I figured Moonshine would suggest herself as an escort for what ever reason!

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Moonshine,

"With every confidence, you have won before you even started." _{-Marcus Garvey}

Deputy of RainClan, 45 Moons, She-Cat

Moonshine regarded herself as a pretty forgiving cat, known to respect everyone and yet demand a little in return. However there was one cat in all the clan that she was sure she disliked immensely.That cat was Swanfeather, the recently returned medicine cat.

Moonshine remembered the chaos and confusion caused by the older cat's actions during the time of the civil war, though she was only very young at the time, not yet old enough to understand how final death was. After Swanfeather was exiled she remembered asking Ashfoot what he though and she had only seen that much hate for the medicine cat on one other, the former deputy Rushwhisker.

Ashfoot's hatred had only served to solidify her opinion om the disgrace the similar toned she cat bought upon the medicine cat code, even the warrior code was broken, not that medicine cats followed that. 

So when Swanfeather approached her, all polite but her voice lacking any sort of emotion. Moonshine was considerably uneasy about the whole encounter, besides Swanfeather wasn't stupid. Surely she knew that she was not a popular cat and Moonshine could not risk the training of Dewpaw  just because one of her clanmates decided that the clan would be better off without Swanfeather's influence. 

Not that Moonshine agreed with them, she would never condone such drastic measures, plus Swanfeather was mentoring Dewpaw and Moonshine cared enough to leave the aging she cat alone for Echoshade's kit's sake. 


" A trip to the Wooded Marsh you say, well I am sorry but I cannot spare any warriors at the moment to go with you, dens to insulate, patrols to do and all that... but I could offer myself as a escort if you like?" The deputy was actually being honest, she had found every available warrior and put them to work, most were away from camp, hunting or doing patrols, other's busy in the den's. 

Moonshine was aware that Swanfeather proably knew how the deputy herself felt about her but now was not the time for petty rivalries, it was for the sake of the clan that Moonshine herself did this task with Swanfeather, if Silverstar wanted to mend the bond between the medicine cat and the rest of the clan, it would be easier if the other high ranks at least acknowleged the wise cat's usefulness. 

#409 Hellion  
Moonshine's like " I am not sure someone might not off you, I will go instead" 

[Hellion]

[smear:ffffff]Swanfeather[/smear:343B4F]

I dreamed a dream in time gone by
When hope was high
And life worth living

75 Moons || Medicine Cat of RainClan || She-Cat

Swanfeather wasn't surprised when Moonshine stated that all the warriors were busy. It wasn't hard to see. Warriors were always coming and going but what did come as a surprise was Moonshine's suggestion to go. Swanfeather knew that her clan's deputy didn't care much about her but it was best not to decline her companionship.

"Thank you, let's go now before the light fades," She told Moonshine, flicking her tail as a signal for her to follow.

Out of camp on their way, Swanfeather didn't leave any room for conversation as she made a straightforward path to the border. The dread that she carried in her chest made it difficult to focus on anything else but her task. However, once she arrived she sighed in relief.

Chickweed was growing in small bundles and ready for a little harvest. Heading right for the plants she picked a few leaves from each plant and made a neat pile. Turning toward Moonshine she pointed with her tail to the pile.

"Could you carry a portion of it? My nose is a little stuff recently because of the cold and if I carry too many leaves breathing will be difficult," She asked already dividing the leaves up.

I dreamed that love would never die

WORDS || @kahani || NOTES: figured this way they can talk on the way back, swan is more relaxed .

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Moonshine,

"With every confidence, you have won before you even started." _{-Marcus Garvey}

Deputy of RainClan, 45 Moons, She-Cat

Moonshine knew when the time for silence was needed and thus remained silent as stone along the path to the Wooded Marsh, not really out of respect for Swanfeather's thoughts, more so because she did not know what to say to the old medicine cat, what could she say? Ashfoot would know what to say if he were alive? Oh Ashfoot, why did you leave me so soon? 

Moonshine was drawn from her thoughts upon arrival at the Wooded Marsh  and soon after Swanfeather spoke, telling the young deputy of a stuffy nose and asking her if she would carry some of the herbs the other she cat had collected. "Of course Swanfeather, may I ask what's it for?"  She questioned softly, it was not for a warrior to know what sort of herbs healed and what did not, but she could at least ask for curiousities sake. 

" Ashfoot, he always told me it was not a warrior's place to know most herbs" She reflected softly, unwilling to bring back the painful memories of the past. " I remember wanting to know what herb they gave me when Wrenstrike was born, it tasted wierd" She continued, trying to draw on a happier memory. 

#194 Hellion , Moonshine is trapped thinking about Ashfoot. 

[Hellion]

[smear:ffffff]Swanfeather[/smear:343B4F]

I dreamed a dream in time gone by
When hope was high
And life worth living

75 Moons || Medicine Cat of RainClan || She-Cat

Her ears flicked in the deputy's direction with the sound of her question. "Chickweed is best used as a alternate to catmint. I want to keep the catmint for the sicker cats and chickweed for those who are strong enough to get better on their own," She explained the use of the herbs with a curt tone.

With Moonshine later statement Swanfeather shrugged her shoulders slightly. "It never hurts to be able to recognize a few helpful herbs and how to use cobwebs. I think RainClan could benefit if all warriors knew a few things beyond hunting and fighting." She added as her pawsteps found the normal path back toward camp.

"At birth, it was likely you were given something for the pain and borage leaves for milk shortly after. The first few hours after a birth are the most important for both queen and kits," She commented and was careful not to let the envy slide into her voice.

Moonshine was lucky to have been given the gift of motherhood. But Swanfeather would never let anyone know how deeply she longed for that. Granted, she had Bravebird but the recent moons had pushed her adoptive son away from her.

It was pointless now anyway. Her days of possible queenhood were gone long before she aged. Frostfang had been buried for too many moons. In fact, she wasn't quite sure where he was buried anymore. The territory had changed so much as things do with age.

Turning her attention back toward Moonshine out of respect and to break the distraction spell on her.

"How does Wrenstrike feel about his mother being deputy? Do you find yourself needed to be tougher on him?" She asked in an akward attempt to make small talk on the way back.

I dreamed that love would never die

WORDS || @kahani || NOTES

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Moonshine,

"With every confidence, you have won before you even startd." _{-Marcus Garvey}

Deputy of RainClan, 45 Moons, She-Cat

Moonshine paused when Swanfeather asked about Wrenstrike, how her son felt about her being deputy and the former queen smiled softly. Her son had taken to her promotion to deputy in a much fonder way than he had taken her friendship with his former mentor Brookfall but it was clear that he missed the attention she used to give him, her time was divided between warrior duties, deputy duties and sleep, leaving little room for the fun and adoration she had always given her only kit. 

" He says he is okay with it, but a mother knows, he misses me, I used to spend so much time with him before and now I barely have time to eat, nevermind devote an entire day just to catch up with him, I even missed our seasonly trip to  Ashfoot's grave" Moonshine realised she had overshared and quickly fell silent. Medicine cats did a lot for the clan, but they missed out on the key moments of clan life, especially for she cats, the more notable ones were mates and motherhood.  ' I appologise Swanfeather, I did not mean to burden you with my worries, Medicine cats must have a harder job than I, worrying about the safety of all the clan rather than just a few spefic member, I guess that is a mother's priveledge" Favouritism was unacceptable  in Moonshine's eyes but that did not mean the former queen wasn't guilty of valuing certain cat's lives over other's, but that did not mean she would not sacafice herself to save any one of her clanmates in a heartbeat if they needed her. 

#288 Hellion