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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2013 0:24:32 GMT -5
Ambercloud
[/size][/color] --------------------------------- New leaf, a wonderful time. It is the start of new changes, and the first goes to Ambercloud having her first litter. Yes, Ambercloud just woke up from pain in her stomach. She moans before rolling onto her side and she looked at Applekit and Strawberrykit. "Go and get your father and Smokefur. Tell them that it is time" She urges the two of her kits. They are adopted yes, but she thinks of them as her own and she calls them her own, no adoption involved in the naming. She treats them like her own kits, and that is why she is telling them to go and get the two cats. Ambercloud watched the two kits run out of the den before she closed her eyes and she cringes at the pain. She held in a yowl as she laid there. No more pain, please no more pain. She begs of StarClan to hear her. The pain sears through her stomach to where this time, the yowl is not able to be held back. Her breathing starts to labor then as she waits for the four cats to arrive, and she hopes that this pain could be over with in a few minutes.
posting order:
Amber, Strawberry, Apple, Smoke, Shadow. (Blackwolf will be added in after the kits are delivered and he will be after Shadow)
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GaleClan Medicine Cat
INVENTORY
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Post by BlooRey DVD on Jan 6, 2013 0:33:49 GMT -5
Strawberrykit
~~~~~~~ The little she-cat had been lying in the nest beside Ambercloud, perfectly content and perfectly snuggled up and asleep. Something roused her, however, a low moaning sound. Her ears flicked up and she raised her head, blinking sleepily at Ambercloud. It was then that Strawberrykit realized something was happening. She jumped to her paws, green eyes wide in alarm. She soon forced herself to calm down, however, thinking that she should play it cool. She had to be strong. When Ambercloud turned to her and Applekit, the little she-kit nodded her head. "Yes mamma, we'll be fast!" She then turned to Applekit.
"I am putting my trust in you, Applekit. This is for mamma. You go and fetch father. I'll fetch Smokefur. I believe in you." With that, the mottled she-kit took off out of the nest, paws scampering towards the entrance to the nursery. Determination was clear in her eyes as she quickly scrabbled around a corner, heading straight for the medicine cat's den. She broke through the cover of the entrance, paws skidding to a stop as she basically sat down in the den, panting. "Smokefur! Ambercloud says it is time!" [/size] |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2013 15:01:01 GMT -5
Applekit nodded to his sister as he was given the important mission of rounding up his father, he knew exactly where to start as he had worked out how to get his father to him in dire situations before. Like when he was scared or had a booboo, those kinds of dire situations so obviously this one was on par and deserved his greatest efforts. He ran out of the den after his sister who made a b-line right for Smokefur’s den. “Hmm?†The medicine cat looked at the small bundle after she burst in "Smokefur! Ambercloud says it is time!" The medicine cat looked at the kit and purred softly, “Good, I have a bundle wrapped up in the corner with supplies we will need. Would you like to carry it?†She asked, she figured the kit would feel at ease if she thought she was helping and in all honesty it wasn’t that large of a bag. The end of leafbare had proved a season without herbs, she had gathered up everything she could and was hoping that there would be no serious circumstances in Amberclouds kitting. If the kit refused or seemed to be a bit slow carrying the herbs she would of course take them, she couldn’t keep the queen waiting. As they left the den and moved walked through camp to the nursery they observed Applekit running around in circles screaming at the top of his lungs, “Daddy! Daddy help!†Over and over again. Smokefur thought it was very effective, it wouldn’t be long before he was here to be with his mate. A second later the two pushed into the den as Smokefur announced her arrival, “Ambercloud, I’m here…†She said in a gentle voice trying to calm the queen.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2013 16:43:46 GMT -5
Send me a postcard, drop me a line stating point of view
Indicate precisely what you mean to say, yours sincerely wasting away
Give me your answer, fill in a form, mine forever more
Will you still need me, will you still feed me when I'm sixty-four?
S H A D O W s t e pLuck was on the side of the mostly black warrior as he sat in camp, flicking his reddish-pink tongue across his limbs. Shadowstep had just returned from a hunting trip and washed not the blood of whatever animal he killed -- for the trip had been completely unsuccessful -- but thick bits of snow and mud that had stuck to his thin coat. Of course, Shadowstep was not lucky to have been unsuccessful in his trip -- but he was lucky in that, at the moment, the tom was in camp.
The day was a momentous one for the black and white tomcat -- but he was completely unaware. The licking of his black and white coat and the beating of the mid-afternoon sun was perfectly mundane. The tom closed his eyes and slept for a bit -- after all, he had risen very early that day. As he slept, he dreamed of Ambercloud, Strawberrykit and Applekit. The black tom cuddled with his mate and kits in his sleep -- but as the dream went on, it became distorted. Shadowstep! Shadowstep! the dream forms of his family screeched.
"I'm here, I'm here!" Shadowstep blearily mewed and was suddenly jolted back to reality, eyes peeling open and pupils opening and closing to adjust to the day. The faint outline of Applekit became clearer and clearer and his cries became more and more harsh against his ears. Still dizzy from being forced awake, Shadowstep rose to his paws, hackles raised and heart beating so fast and hard that he heard it in his head.
Meeting with Applekit, the black and white tom was about to ask what the hooplah was about -- until he saw Smokefur, quick paced and trailed by Strawberrykit, exiting the medicine cat den and moving towards the nursery. It was easy from that point on for the tom to put two and two together. My love is kitting! Shadowstep thought to himself as he stood, rooted to the spot with his shock and his steely eyes stuck on the nursery entrance. Another voice entered his head, nudged him suddenly and reminding him yes, your mate is kitting and you should be there!
The NightClanner sped forth, white paws flicking in and out with his stride. The tom forgot completely about Applekit as he strode through the entrance of the nursery. "My darling!" Shadowstep purred and raced to his mate's side.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2013 13:41:41 GMT -5
Ambercloud
[/size][/color] --------------------------------- She watched as Strawberrykit and Applekit both darted off to find Smokefur and Shadowstep. She was proud of the two of them, they always helped and did what they were told. Her eyes closed as she felt another spasm of pain and she let out a long breath to try and misplace the pain from her mind. She just wanted this part to be over with. Why was is the hardest? She faintly heard paws coming toward her but she caught Strawberrykit and Smokefur's scents and she relaxed a little. She heard the gentleness come from Smokefur and she calmed down a bit. "Thank you Strawberrykit." She said tensely to the young she-cat. She hoped that Strawberrykit knew that she was not mad at her. She opened her eyes then and looked at Smokefur. "Hi Smokefur." Right as she mewed that to the medicine cat, Shadowstep and Applekit came in. She heard Shadowstep's purr and it calmed her a bit more. She stopped talking to everyone and just waited for pain to stop and for this to be done with. She hissed as a sharp pain shot through her and she closed her eyes. She kept her hearing clear so she could hear her family though and she hoped that they were going to stay. She also listened for instructions from Smokefur. [/blockquote][/blockquote] |
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INVENTORY
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Post by BlooRey DVD on Jan 8, 2013 18:37:10 GMT -5
Strawberrykit
~~~~~~ The kit nodded her head to the medicine cat, determination clear in her eyes as she darted forward to grab the package Smokefur had pointed out. It wasn't all too heavy, and with all the adrenaline running through her small body, she felt like she could lift the world. She was growing, that was obvious. She was no longer the little kit she'd once been. She shifted with ease, darting out of the den with Smokefur at her side. She looked over at Applekit as he ran in circles calling their father's name. Effective, she thought to herself, still continuing on her path.
Once inside, she dropped the bundle by Smokefur's side, moving forward as Ambercloud spoke her name. She nodded softly, gently touching her nose to her adoptive mother's, whispering gently. "I love you momma..." She backed away to allow Smokefur easier access to Ambercloud, as well as to allow Shadowstep access his mate. She moved to Applekit's side, giving him a gentle nudge. "You did well today." She told him distractedly, her off-green eyes focused on Ambercloud. [/size] |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2013 11:51:28 GMT -5
Smokefur
Smokefur looked at the already successful family unit before her, a loving mother, a caring father and their two rather unique kits. She was excited to know such a great family was about to get just a bit bigger. “Hello Ambercloud…†Smokefur said in a gentle voice as she walked up and nuzzled the female softly, “Congratulations.†She added before she picked up her bundle and set it down beside her. She quickly picked a few herbs out of it gently and set them next to the queen, “They are a little stale but they should work just fine, Strawberrykit?†She asked in a polite tone, “Can you go out and gather something for Ambercloud to drink, some wet moss if you can but snow will work if it’s all there is just make sure its clean.†She said with a gentle smile.
Applekit
After following his father into the nursery Applekit was so proud that his little stunt had worked, he had no doubts that it would when he started. A fathers screaming baby girl would always bring them running, he did wonder if his daddy looked at him like that though. He stayed back and away from the action, he knew as a queen he would have to be very used to this kind of situation but there was a part of him that for now wanted to preserve his innocence. After receiving the praise from his sister he smiled softly, “Thank you, I knew Daddy would come if I screamed for him. I’m his fragile kit.â€
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2013 1:27:37 GMT -5
Send me a postcard, drop me a line stating point of view
Indicate precisely what you mean to say, yours sincerely wasting away
Give me your answer, fill in a form, mine forever more
Will you still need me, will you still feed me when I'm sixty-four?
S H A D O W s t e pIt had taken a split second for the thin-furred tom to move from the edge of the action to the forefront; beside his mate. The black and white NightClanner was fixated on the scene taking place. As much as he loved Strawberrykit and Applekit, the tom had a deep seated fear of the health of his future bundles of joy and his mate at the current moment in time. Because they were currently in danger, it was them that his steely blue-gray eyes were focused on. Shadowstep was intensely agitated for what was about to take place and as much as he wanted to stay still, not to cause anymore trouble to Smokefur in her work, he could not settle in one place. His long tail lashed back and forth and he kept standing and re-seating himself beside his mate, as if he was intensely uncomfortable. And, in all truth, Shadowstep was somewhat uncomfortable -- he hated to see his mate in such a state of pain.
The blue gaze of the tom suddenly flashed up to Smokefur as she spoke and latched onto one of her words unshakingly. Stale. While Shadowstep did not place any of the blame on Smokefur or Strawberrykit[who had fetched the herbs]. This was because it was Leafbare and, clearly, nothing was growing, herb-like or otherwise. Smokefur couldn't do any better for his mate and he knew that he should be fortunate for the herbs that they did have. And still, Shadowstep could not help himself.
Words tumbled out of his mouth before he could "seal the gate". "W-will the stale herbs still work?" [/color] Shadowstep asked, flicking his gaze as the easy-going medicine cat with his nerves practically bouncing off of his blue eyes like sparks. Unintentionally, the tom put emphasis on the idea of stale. [/blockquote][/size]
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2013 20:56:55 GMT -5
Ambercloud
[/size][/color] --------------------------------- She looked down at Strawberrykit as she spoke and she purred. She then watched as the kit walked over to her brother and she looked back to Smokefur. Herbs were placed by her and she could smell that they were stale, but she was going to trust her Medicine Cat, for she knew best. Behind her she felt Shadowstep stand then sit several times. She flicked her tail at him lightly before another spasm of pain. She looked back to the herbs and she dutifully ate them. Biter tastes entered her mouth as she did eat them but she was satisfied when the pain started to dull a bit after a few moments. She looks around and her gaze stops behind her on her love. She licked his paw gently before she laid her head back down on her nest. Ambercloud cringed when a sharp pain seated in her stomach and she closed her eyes. Her breath started to labor then and she kept her eyes closed and listened to everyone around her. It is time. My family will grow. Her thoughts ran one by one through her mind as she laid there. Her first liter and she was surrounded by her already big family. She loved that thought most of all. [/blockquote][/blockquote] |
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INVENTORY
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Post by BlooRey DVD on Jan 17, 2013 23:57:43 GMT -5
Strawberrykit
~~~~~~~ The little mottled kit pulled her eyes away from her adopted mother for a second upon hearing her brother's words. She blinked at him slowly, before offering him a soft smile. She gave him a nudge, a soft one. "It doesn't matter, fragile or not. We love you for being you, Applekit. You're my brother, and that will never change. Whether you're the brother I fight alongside, or the brother I protect, my love for you will be the same." Her tail draped over his shoulders gently as her gaze slowly moved back to their mother as the other cats fussed about her. She gaze a soft sigh, offering Applekit any comfort she could. Her green eyes drifted closed for a moment, before she offered her a soft whisper once again. "Don't you ever forget that, alright?" For all the times she acted tough and invincible, the little she-cat demonstrated she did have a heart, and she did feel. [/size] |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2013 12:46:51 GMT -5
Smokefur
Smokefur watched as Strawberrykit sauntered off to converse with her brother, the medicine cant wasn’t sure if she had heard her request so she asked again in a gentle voice, “Strawberrykit, could you get your mother some water please?” This time it was a bit louder in the hopes she could grab the young she-cat’s attention. She then turned back the patient, “From here we just wait, you stay strong and positive and this will all be over very soon.” She said reassuring the patient that there would be no problems, she knew this could easily be a lie as there were so many things that could go wrong which she could do nothing about. She wouldn’t say that though, she would just smile and do her best to convince Ambercloud everything was fine.
Applekit
“I know.” He said with a skittish smile, at that moment he became the poster boy for cute submissive kits. He ducked his head and laid back his ears as his front paws naturally started to point inwards, his shoulders hunched slightly as his tail was tucked and wrapped around his right back leg. The whole picture summed up his disposition without a single word having to be uttered, in that moment of total safety his sister had provided he succumbed to everything that felt natural and correct inside. “I love you too big sister…” It was the first time he had used those words in such a way, she wasn’t at all his elder but she was no doubt much bigger than him especially in his current stance. Compared to him at that moment she was a giant Lynx and he was just a small mouse.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2013 3:37:57 GMT -5
Send me a postcard, drop me a line stating point of view
Indicate precisely what you mean to say, yours sincerely wasting away
Give me your answer, fill in a form, mine forever more
Will you still need me, will you still feed me when I'm sixty-four?
S H A D O W s t e pThe second-time father's uneasy gray gaze could hardly keep still. His adrenaline was racing through his veins and his heart was beating and a somewhat unsteady pace -- all typical signs of nerves and anxiety. Though the tom was father to Applekit and Strawberrykit, they were adopted. He had never seen Ambercloud, or any she-cat besides his mother (he supposed) give birth. The tom had never seen his love in so much pain, either. Every sense that the tom had seemed to be quick as a whip and Shadowstep's mind was speeding along as well. Though he did not pay much attention to his children's discussion, as soon as Smokefur meowed in a more urgent tone towards Strawberrykit, his ears and attention instantly shifted to Smokefur. "I can take care of that," Shadowstep meowed firmly, swiftly rising to his paws and moving towards the outside of the den to fetch water for his mate. While the black and white tom would like to see his lover give birth, he also wanted to tend to his mate's needs and felt it slightly wrong to be asking a mere kit to be fetching things. It simply made more sense for him to be doing the tasks ... and anyways, Shadowstep felt like if he didn't do anything to help out, the tom would go crazy with all his pent up energy. Before, the mostly black tom had barely been able to stay in one place, let alone settle on his haunches and watch his mate cry out in pain.
Strides long and swishing against each other as he padded, the tom was hyper-focused. Coming upon some half-melted snow in camp, settled upon a curled up leaf, Shadowstep let out a small momentary purr. The tom lowered his head, and picked up the leaf by the stem in his needle teeth. The tom did not wait any longer and moved back to the den where his love waited. The tom would have been slightly quicker on his paws, but the tom did not want to lose what he carried in his jaws.
By the time he was at the nursery, the snow had melted a bit more and was mostly in a liquid state. The tom placed the leaf beside his mate and flicked his lengthy tail a few times as he settled to an alert sitting position. The tom regarded the beautiful Ambercloud for a few split seconds before turning his head and regarding Strawberrykit, passing off a somewhat disapproving, yet well-humored air. [/blockquote]
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2013 13:14:02 GMT -5
She barely heard Smokefur, she was just trying to keep herself calm mainly. She laid where she was hoping that not moving would dull the pain, and happily to the queen, it did. But not until she had to move to take a small drink of the water that her love had brought her. She had just finished taking the drink when a large spasm ripped through her body and she knew then that it was time to start the actual kitting. She had no clue what she was supposed to be doing but deep labored breaths came easily to the queen as she waited for her instructions from her Medicine Cat. She hoped that after this, they would be done for a good while. Just her and the kits with Applekit, Strawberrykit, and Shadowstep. Her big happy family with her at all times with her friends surrounding her as well.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2013 14:04:29 GMT -5
With Shadowstep ultimately going to retrieve the water Ambercloud now had the cool liquid she so desperately needed, Smokefur didn’t want to think of how much more rough the kitting would be without water. As Amber went to take another drink a spasm ripped through her body for all to see and Smokefur was at her side near instantly placing a paw on her shoulder. “Lay down Ambercloud the kits will be here soon, we are almost done but the hardest part is about to begin.” She said in a calm and gentle tone trying to be as reassuring as possible. She pressed softly on the she-cat’s shoulder to have her lay down, then she moved her paws gently to Ambercloud’s stomach and began to massage the area gently. “Now when I tell you to push that’s all you have to do okay Ambercloud? Don’t think about anything else now.”
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