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Post by ~*Pikeru on Sept 13, 2008 13:19:15 GMT -8
OOC: CONTINUATION OF THE "Scarlet Darkness" THREADNotes:- Foxcloud has stolen Flashpaw, unknowingly to everyone else. - Some Fireclan cats didn't come, for Foxcloud only invited a few. - Burningstar has NO idea what happened. For the sake of the plot, he may only believe Foxcloud's word. Just a warning. IC: Foxcloud forced Flashpaw threw the bramble entrance violently. Half hoping he would be snagged by a few thorns on the way in. The deputy's sharp yellow eyes flicked from the clan cats around her. The scent of Fireclan was strong in their camp, though they seemed to instantly pick up the smell of Earthclan from the small apprentice.
Holding her small prisoner high and proudly, Foxcloud padded on. The mud she had covered her fur had almost all flaked or rubbed off. It now only looked as though she got her paws muddy from the run back here. Questioning and accusing eyes followed her proud and even steps. Soft murmuring broke out from small patches of cats. The Fireclan kits and apprentices watched the Earthclan one with playful eyes. They possibly didn't see an outsider, but a new playmate. Foxcloud's tail swayed calmly under the eyes of the cats. What did she have to fear from them? Her deputy position kept her high above their heads. The trust of Burningstar was also hers. The fox colored she-cat had been by the tom's side long enough to know him well. His flaws, strengths, wisdom. She knew most of it by now. Foxcloud had been learning these things for one reason; She had to be better then him some day. A better leader. Isn't that what every deputy wanted to be?
Foxcloud paused at the entrance of the leader's den. Amber eyes waiting eagerly for her leader to come and hear her words. She was ready, too. Long before the attack, her cleaver little mind had come up with millions of reason for every one of her paw-steps. On the way home, she also already knew the reason behind her little prisoner. Flashpaw, as she had discovered from the other apprentice. Dreampaw. Her dark mind would remember their names. The terror she was in the young Skyclan cat's eyes made the Fireclan deputy grin with satisfaction. Her horror stories must be told to kits that don't listen.
She knew them all. "Foxcloud had killed her hole family with only one night's planning, and got away with it!" that little story was her favorite. The deputy didn't confirm this tale...-Her eyes darkened with satisfaction-...but nor did she deny it, either.
With another hiss, Foxcloud silenced any possible last complaints from Flashpaw. Her mind was quieted too. Sharp yellow eyes adjusted to the dim light of Burningstar's den as a fire red-orange image began to shift and approach. Her leader was coming. If only he knew what would reach his ears. Foxcloud purred lightly, knowing how much she had always looked up to the leader when her paws still raced around in the nursery. For only a split second, she lost her words as her mind pointed something out. You are the deputy. The one who works along side the leader! It was her born role, she had decided. To work along side with Burningstar.
Maybe some day, to lead better then he ever could... Image created by Pikeru, posted by wish of Spottedshadow |
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Post by lakeripple on Sept 13, 2008 13:28:07 GMT -8
Flashpaw cowered from Foxcloud and looked around with terrified blue eyes. All eyes were on him, and he desperately tried to hide from view. He was too scared of Foxcloud to run, he knew that she was faster and stronger than him. All Flashpaw could do was hope feebly that Dreampaw had run and was safe.
He closed his eyes against the hostile glares. There was nothing that he could do to get out of this now. The unfairness of it throbbed against his head. Flashpaw knew that he would nurture a hate for Foxcloud the rest of his life.
Vaguely, Flashpaw grew aware of a throbbing in his shoulder. He opened his eyes slightly and turned to it. A thorn was stuck deep in a bleeding gash. His eyes watered. Glancing tentatively at Foxcloud, he licked it lightly. He was so frightened, that he knew that his father must feel it. This was unfair, and it was all that monster of a cat's fault!
All he could think of was Dreampaw is safe now. Dreampaw is safe. Dreampaw is safe now, Dreampaw is safe...
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Post by Spottedshadow on Sept 13, 2008 13:33:35 GMT -8
Dreampaw finally reached the border between Skyclan and Fireclan. She had to find Flashpaw before cat spotted her. Quick like a fish, she wriggled into the weeds and continued on into Fireclan. She passed many places, and scented much prey. She didn't dare hunt for her self though. Her plan was to find Flashpaw and return to the Skyclan and Fireclan border and plan how to free him. Maybe she'd give him a message to tell him she was coming, but she didn't want to be too dangerous.
A strong scent of Fireclan punched her in the face. She knew she neared the camp. Dreampaw slowed her pace a bit and started to the camp once again. She reached the edge and peered through the barriors. She spotted Flashpaw and tried to meet his gaze.
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Post by lakeripple on Sept 13, 2008 13:37:32 GMT -8
Flashpaw felt another pair of eyes rest on him. He looked up slowly, and his eyes opened in fear. Dreampaw. She couldn't be here, she just couldn't! He tried to show in his eyes that she needed to leave, but he could tell that it wasn't getting across. Despair throbbed in his veins.
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Post by ~*Pikeru on Sept 13, 2008 13:45:16 GMT -8
OOC: I'm going to RP with Shadowfire for a while, seeing as Foxcloud is waiting for Burningstar.
IC: Shadowfire watched Foxcloud step threw the heart of the Fireclan camp. The small Earthclan apprentice in her jaws. A thorn in the small cat's shoulder made the tom flinch. He knew well the power of the Fireclan deputy's anger. Moonlitice was one of the few that could actually talk to the she-cat when she was in one of her 'moods'. Shadowfire glanced over to Firemist. The warrior was next to him, and possibly was just as worried as he was for the safety of the intruder. Though, something made him look past the pretty she-cat, and into the bramble. A small pair of eyes watched the apprentice from there. Shadowfire gasped as he picked out the small body of another apprentice. Despite the possibility of the apprentice spying, he worried mostly for the cat's safety. If Foxcloud sees that apprentice... The Fireclan tom broke off, glancing nervously at Firemist.
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Post by Spottedshadow on Sept 13, 2008 13:51:18 GMT -8
Firemist looked at Shadowfire questioningly. She then turned and saw the small body of a Skyclan apprentice. They had to hide her from Foxcloud!
Dreampaw shook as she noticed two warrior spotted her. Should she run? Should she stay and try to fight? Maybe they could help her?
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Post by lakeripple on Sept 13, 2008 13:52:57 GMT -8
Flashpaw stared at Dreampaw, now unaware of his surroundings. His mind was screaming at her to leave, he was terrified that she would get caught. But if he so much as muttered a single word, or shook his head, he glanced at Foxcloud, and it said it all. His mind kept on screaming, and it began to hurt.
Moonlitice gasped at the sight of the young apprentice. She was licking a paw wound from the battle, and recognized the build of the tom immediately. He must be Forestfur's son! She bit her tongue to stop from blurting it out, and instead padded up to Foxcloud. "What do we have here?" she asked.
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Post by ~*Pikeru on Sept 13, 2008 14:01:32 GMT -8
Foxcloud gave Moonlitice a sideways glance. She was quickly getting annoyed with holding the apprentice, though she didn't trust anyone else with this little prize of hers. "On my way back, caught him spying on the camp." the Fireclan deputy hissed, focusing her gaze back on the leader's den. It was a lie. It pleased her to feel it slither across her tongue. Noone knew the true story, anyway. Even if Flashpaw objected, who would believe they believe? The deputy, or an apprentice from another clan? He could easily be just lieing to save his fur.
Shadowfire uneasily glanced between Foxcloud, Moonlitice, Firemist, and both apprentices. He didn't know what to do! Finally, his mind was made up. The Fireclan warrior secretly shifted closer to the brambles. Kind pale green eyes rested on the hidden apprentice. As the tom spoke, he didn't look at her. Keeping his head forward and gaze away promised the she-cat's safety. "What are you doing here? Foxcloud will see you!" he whispered urgently.
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Post by Spottedshadow on Sept 13, 2008 14:05:52 GMT -8
"I have to save Flashpaw," Dreampaw meowed shakily.
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Post by lakeripple on Sept 13, 2008 14:10:14 GMT -8
Moonlitice frowned. It didn't make sense. She had seen the apprentice just outside the wall of the EarthClan camp on her way back. She could guarantee that he couldn't cross the border before Foxcloud. But she held her tongue and nodded.
Flashpaw felt blasted open with despair. Dreampaw wasn't leaving! She would get caught. He looked back at Foxcloud, starting to get annoyed that she was holding him. "Let go!" he hissed bravely. "I'm not going to run! I know that if I do, you'd catch me and get even madder."
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Post by ~*Pikeru on Sept 13, 2008 14:19:05 GMT -8
The fox red she-cat gave a low growl to Flashpaw's sudden outburst. "You best hold your tongue, worthless spy!" Her amber eyes filled with a firey rage at his demands. She desided what her actions would be! Not him! Though...her jaw was begining to cramp up. Reluctantly, the deputy placed the Earthclan apprentice just infront of her. "Move, and you will find the ground farther from you then would like." Foxcloud hissed dangerously, flashing her front fangs in a warning.
Shadowfire twitched his tail, trying to gesture for Firemist to come over to him. "Good luck with that, young one. Though I'm willing to help..." the tom added the last part after a few moments of thought. Regretting that he was hinting of going agenst Foxcloud.
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Post by lakeripple on Sept 13, 2008 14:29:05 GMT -8
Flashpaw flinched, but sat down. "I'm not a spy," he grumbled. "And you know it." He glared resentfully at Foxcloud, and glanced back at Dreampaw. Go away Dreampaw, he thought. I wouldn't put it past her to kill us both.
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Post by Spottedshadow on Sept 13, 2008 14:36:12 GMT -8
Firemist didn't walk over to Shadowfire. She didn't want Foxcloud to get supious, but she knew whatever he was going to help her with she would help too.
Dreampaw blinked her gratitude. "Do you have a place that I can hide?"
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Post by ~*Pikeru on Sept 13, 2008 14:48:53 GMT -8
Foxcloud let out a yowl of frustration. Her paw acted before her mind. With pure annoyance to lead it, her paw smacked into Flashpaw's side. Her claws were sheathed for this blow. The apprentice simply would be knocked over, and possibly winded. "What were my words? Hold . . . your . . . tongue!" Foxcloud broke down the last three words slowly, and hissed them as if explaining to an idiot. Her tail was no longer still, yet now twitched.
Shadowfire had to think for a moment. Firemist was stubbornly not coming, so he would have to work without her brains. "You smell of Skyclan too much to come close enough to Flashpaw as you might want to... the tom glanced around with his pale green eyes. They rested on a tree trunk close to where Dreampaw was, and slowly folowed up its strong bark. A single, well covered branch dipped slightly deeper into the camp. It wasn't really close, but it would give her and airial advantage. "Climb that!" he suggested, flicking his ear to the tree's trunk.
OOC: Sorry for the bit of power play there. Flashpaw DID say he wouldn't move, and Foxcloud is barely hurting him. Though I will change it, if you want. <_<"
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Post by lakeripple on Sept 13, 2008 14:55:24 GMT -8
OOC: Nope, I'm good with it.
Flashpaw caught his fall. He fought the temptation to spin around and confront her. Instead, he pushed himself back up and settled back into his sit. His eyes narrowed, and he licked down his ruffled calico fur. At least he was keeping her distracted enough not to see Dreampaw. His tail flicked back and forth in suppressed anger. Hopefully Dreampaw hadn't seen him fall. What would hold her back if she thought he was getting hurt?
He whispered quietly under his breath, "Lying piece of mousedung, thinks she is better than everybody, oh but if I was a warrior..."
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Post by Spottedshadow on Sept 13, 2008 15:14:23 GMT -8
Dreampaw obitently followed orders. She quickly scurried up the tree. "Thanks," she called quietly.
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Post by ~*Pikeru on Sept 13, 2008 15:24:32 GMT -8
"Then I would have broken you little neck." Foxcloud whispered harshfully into the apprentice's ear, finishing his sentence her own way.
OOC: Ugh...short post
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Post by lakeripple on Sept 13, 2008 18:29:25 GMT -8
Flashpaw twisted his head around to look at her. Or rather glare at her. "What was the point of dragging me here? Do you think that my father will attack you so that you have an excuse to attack EarthClan? Or do you just hate me so much for some unknown reason?"
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Post by ~*Snowstep on Sept 13, 2008 19:52:08 GMT -8
OOC: oops hadn't noticed this post till now. @_@ many apologies...... and took me quite a while to read the whole thing too. xP just glad that this thread isn't 2 pages... yet.... ;3
still, sorry... ill try to weave Burningstar in the plot. ^^
IC: The dark ginger clan leader made his way back into camp. he had been out on a patrol with a few other warriors and apprentices, both making sure everything was alright, and seeing how the apprentices were being trained. The Fireclan leader came to stand in front of Foxcloud; his pelt was almost the same colour as hers, but a few shades darker.
"Foxcloud," he awknoledged, dismissing the rest of the patrol with a flicker of his tail. he noticed the huge commotion and large group of gathering cats the moment he entered camp, but he wasn't the type of leader who over-stressed over things. he was calm now, but curious. "What do we have here?" he asked, resting his eyes on the Earthclan apprentice, then turning his attention back to his deputy for her report. However, he saw how many cats were gathered around, as curious as he was. "Come on in," he meowed before she could reply, motioning with his tail for her and the apprentice to enter his den.
OOC: just thought it'd give Dreampaw more of a chance to hang around if Foxcloud is in Burningstar's den. =3
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Post by lakeripple on Sept 13, 2008 20:10:37 GMT -8
Flashpaw quivered, and jerked away from the cruel deputy. He followed Burningstar into the den, shaking from pointed ears to plumy tail. His paws slipped on the way in, and he had to pick himself off the floor. Flashpaw's paws kneaded the ground with quickening pace as he chose a spot as far away as he could get from Foxcloud. He very nearly started to cry, but he held back the embarrassing tears. FireClan would never see an EarthClan cat cry if Flashpaw had anything to do about it.
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