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Post by *~Sunny~* on Aug 21, 2005 19:32:48 GMT -5
I didn't know it was a boys name. I'm clueless. Hehehe
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Post by rex. on Aug 21, 2005 19:34:53 GMT -5
yirr...
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Post by //Cindy// l u n a on Aug 22, 2005 19:07:13 GMT -5
lol!
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Post by *~Sunny~* on Aug 29, 2005 18:56:12 GMT -5
when is this contest going to end?
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Post by //Cindy// l u n a on Aug 30, 2005 15:31:30 GMT -5
whenever there are enough stories... maybe 5.
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Post by icefang on Sept 3, 2005 10:14:51 GMT -5
PART 1: REVELATIONS
Petalpelt lay on the bank of a river, at the lowest part of a huge valley. Her Clan's leader, medicine cat, and a warrior were with her. Her belly was swollen with unborn kits. Stonestorm should be here, she thought bitterly. Stonestorm was her mate. They had declared their love for each other soon after Petalpelt was made a warrior. Both of them, however, were afraid to have kits. One day, a warrior named Blackheart from enemy PrarieClan tried to have kits with Petalpelt. Naturally, Stonestorm was furious. Their differences built up until they planned a battle in the valley between PrarieClan and ForestClan's (Stonestorm and Petalpelt's clan) territories. They would fight until one of them died to settle it once and for all. Three moons before the battle, they mated officially, and Petalpelt became pregnant. She could remember that battle like it was yesterday....
Petalpelt stumbled clumsily through the forest after Stonestorm, weighed down by unborn kits. "Stonestorm, wait!" she called out. Stonestorm stopped and when she caught up with him, she gasped "Please, there must be another way. You don't have to do this!" Stonestorm whirled around and growled "No, there isn't. He tried to have kits with you, Petalpelt! Are you just going to let him get away with that?" He saw Petalpelt's hurt expression, and then he said "I'm sorry Petalpelt, but I have to do this." He pressed himself comfortingly against Petalpelt's flank. She purred, and they continued on. They were soon at the edge of a huge valley with a beautiful, flowing river running through the bottom. That river marked the boundary between ForestClan and PrarieClan. "Stonestorm, wait," Petalpelt mewed. "I'm not going to--" he started, but he was cut off by Petalpelt pressing her muzzle to his and her body to his flank. He entwined his tail with hers and covered her ears with licks. Petalpelt purred like she'd never stop, a purr that sent vibrations through her whole body. "I love you, Stonestorm," she whispered. "I love you too, Petalpelt," Stonestorm whispered back. And with that he walked out into the clearing. Petalpelt made to follow him, but he hissed "Stay where you are!" The cat Blackheart stepped into the clearing. "Blackheart," Stonestorm growled. "Stonestorm," said the dark gray cat. And with a yowl from Stonestorm, they surged into battle. In a whirl of claws and fur, Stonestorm had a hold on Blackheart, clawing his belly again and again, but Blackheart flung him off. After regaining his footing, Stonestorm flew at Blackheart, clawing his side, but Blackheart tripped him at the same time, and in an instant was on top of him, clawing his back. Finally, he landed a killing bite to the neck, at the same time Stonestorm attempted to fling him off. Blackheart was thrown into the river, and drowned, being too weak to swim. Stonestorm lay at the river's bank, greviously wounded. Petalpelt could restrain herself no longer. She burst into the clearing and sprinted to Stonestorm's side. "Stonestorm," she mewed softly. "It's all right. I'm here. Don't die!" She wailed like a kit without it's mother. "Petalpelt..." he began. Petalpelt was licking him furiously. "I love you... I'm so sorry... I should've listened...." "It's all right Stonestorm," Petalpelt said softly. "No, it's not..." Stonestorm said. "I didn't listen... I will pay for it... with my life...." "No!" Petalpelt yowled. "Yes..." Stonestorm mewed. "I love you... so, so much... do you hate me?" "No, Stonestorm," Petalpelt said. "I love you more then life." Stonestorm purred weakly. "I love you," he said. "Take care of... our kits... I go to join Star... StarClan.... I love you...." And with that the light died from his eyes, and his last breath left his body. "Stonestorm..." she mewled softly. Then she yowled "NO! STONESTORM!" and more softly, she added "I love you..." She laid with him, licking and caressing him until sunhigh the next day. Then, she buried him where he lay, and stalked grudgingly, sadly back to camp.
The memory of that day brought tears to her eyes. She really was a beautiful cat. She was silver dappled with black on her back and tail. When she got back to camp, she refused to talk to anyone. She went straight to her den, and didn't come out for days. She wouldn't eat and her sleep was fitful and fragmented. She stopped taking care of herself, her fur was dull, matted, and unkempt, and she got scrawnier by the day. But most disturbing were her eyes. Before, they were always bright with laughter, but now they were dark and haunted. They were constantly glazed over with sadness and pain. She refused to talk even to the Clan's medicine cat, and only left to make dirt. Any herbs she was given, she clawed up and spat on. Finally, a young warrior named Browntail took it up with the Clan leader.
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Post by icefang on Sept 3, 2005 10:52:26 GMT -5
PART 1: REVELATIONS, continued
Finally, a young warrior named Browntail took it up with the Clan leader.
It was the middle of the night. Silverpelt gleamed above him. Browntail burst into the leader's den. "Leafstar, Leafstar!" He cried out. Leafstar started with surprise. Then he said, his eyes brimming with amusement, "Browntail! To what do I owe such a late visit?" "It's Petalpelt," Browntail gasped. "There's something wrong with her." Leafstar became more serious. "You mean other than what is already wrong with her?" he asked. "Well, yes and no," Browntail said. "I think this could explain her behavior. I was sleeping, and then I heard Petalpelt yowling in her sleep. She was saying 'No!', 'Stonestorm!' and 'Come back!'" Leafstar's ears pricked at the mention of his missing deputy. Then Browntail continued, "I woke her up and her eyes... they just filled with joy. She said 'Stonestorm? Is it really you?' and I said 'No, Petalpelt, it's me, Browntail.' Suddenly she became livid with anger. Then she spat 'Leave me alone!' so venemously at me, that I turned tail and ran. Before I was out of the den, I heard her say, 'Oh, Stonestorm. I wish I were dead!' That's why I came to find you." Browntail finished breathlessly. Leafstar pelted out without responding. Browntail followed, hard on his paws. They reached the warriors den, and Leafstar crept in. Browntail, for fear of being snapped at again, slunk off to his nest. Leafstar took a seat in front of Petalpelt. Petalpelt looked up, confused for a moment. Then she registered the face. "Leafstar," she meowed weakly. "Fancy a walk?" Leafstar asked. Petalpelt nodded, and silently followed him out of the den and into the camp. Barely five paces in, Petalpelt stumbled, and fell against Leafstar for support. "Steady," he said. "Let's go to my den." She gulped, and nodded. Once they were in the den, Petalpelt settled herself in Leafstar's nest, completely unaware of how rude that was. Leafstar didn't say anything, but settled himself on the dusty floor. They sat in silence for a few minutes, and then Leafstar said "I need you to tell me what happened to Stonestorm." She looked at him mistrustingly, and then began in a monotone. "Stonestorm was in a fight with Blackheart of PrarieClan. The one who tried to mate with me. Stonestorm flung him into the river and Blackheart drowned. But just before that, Blackheart had landed a killing bite. Stonestorm died." Then, she cracked, and instead of summarizing the battle, she told him every detail of it, her voice high-pitched with sadness of losing Stonestorm and fear of being without him. She even told Leafstar Stonestorm's dying words. Leafstar sighe heavily. "I will need to appoint a new deputy. And the Clan will want to know how Stonestorm died. Can I tell the Clan?" Petalpelt nodded. Leafstar continued, "You stay here as long as you need to. But remember, Stonestorm didn't die to have you die soon after. He told you to take care of your kits. Respect his wish."
After that day, the deep depression she had fallen into suddenly lifted. She ate ravenously, ate the herbs the medicine cat gave her, groomed herself every day. She became healthy and beautiful again. Her eyes were happy again, though they would never be as happy as they were in Stonestorm's life. She mingled with the other cats, and regained her life. But, she still had eyes only for Stonestorm, even in death. The whole clan found that out when a cat-- Nightclaw-- tried to make moves on her. He got a clawed ear and ferocious hiss in return.
Now, she was about to have kits. Diamondeye, her best friend and former mentor was there, and Frostpelt, the medicine cat, her close friend (and the one who was at every kitting) and Leafstar, the cat who brought her out of her depression. Stonestorm was there, too. Occasionally Petalpelt caught a whiff of him, saw a flash of his fur, or glimsed his eyes, bright with excitement. Then... "AAAH!" Petalpelt screamed. "The kits! They're coming!" Frostpelt sprang into action, helping out each of the kits, and giving them to a cat to lick. There were three, and soon they were suckling happily. Petalpelt purred as she looked at them. She nudged the firstborn, who was solid gray with a white tail and paws. "I will call you Stonekit, after the father you look so much like." She then nudged the second born. "You will be named Petalkit, after me. You look so much like me. And you!" she said, nudging the third kit, who was jet black all over with yellow eyes. "You will be named... Ravenkit."
KEEP WATCH FOR PART 2: STARCROSSED!
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Post by rex. on Sept 3, 2005 11:10:31 GMT -5
finish! this is really good you really are a gifted writer ^__^
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Post by *~Sunny~* on Sept 3, 2005 11:13:11 GMT -5
Ah how sweet, great story!
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Post by icefang on Sept 3, 2005 11:28:47 GMT -5
PART 2: STARCROSSED
(Author's Note: Ravenkit is now Ravenfur, and he is the main character. Stonekit and Petalkit are Stoneclaw and Petalfoot. Ravenfur is the deputy. Leafstar is dead, the new leader is Pinestar, and Ravenfur, Stoneclaw, and Petalfoot all know how their father died.)
Ravenfur bounded out of the warriors den on a sunny morning. He saw his friend Silverflower, and his stomach clenched. He loved Silverflower, but she didn't know it yet. "Hey, Silverflower!" Ravenfur called. He bounded up to her and pressed his muzzle against her flank. "Want to hunt?" "Sure," Silverflower replied. She led the way out of camp, her tail held high. Ravenfur always made her feel tingly when he touched her. She loved him, but couldn't pluck up the courage to tell him. "One minute, I'll go get Stoneclaw," he bounded off. Silverflower sighed. She was hoping that they could hunt alone together.
IN THE WARRIORS DEN
Ravenfur sighed. WHY did I decide to bring Stoneclaw? He wanted to hunt with Silverflower alone. He quickly looked around the den, and to his delight, Stoneclaw was nowhere to be seen. He wento out to meet Silverflower. "Let's go," he said when he met her. "Where's Stoneclaw?" she asked, trying to sound casual. "Oh, I couldn't find him," said Ravenfur. Silverflower's eyes brightened. Ravenfur wondered if... no it couldn't be. Silverflower couldn't have feelings for me.... could she? Ravenfur thought. He resolved to tell her he loved her. At moonhigh, probably, on the Littlemountain. They had a good hunting day and brought back plenty of fresh-kill. They then settled down in their den for a nap. Ravenfur laid in his nest and to his immense delight, Silverflower settled down with him. They were soon in dreamland, both purring at dreams of each other. When Ravenfur woke up, it was nearly moonhigh. He nudged Silverflower. She yawned and said, "Ravenfur, what is it?" "Come with me," was all Ravenfur said. They crept out of camp, and up the Littlemountain. It had a beautiful view of the ForestClan territory. Silverflower looked out and said, "Wow. It's so beautiful." "Not as beautiful as you," Ravenfur said softly. Silverflower turned to look at him with wide eyes. He moved forward and pressed his muzzle against hers. To his delight, she began to purr. "I love you, Silverflower." Silverflower was ecstatic. "I love you too, Ravenfur. I never had the courage to tell you." "You don't need it anymore," Ravenfur mewed. "But you're the bravest cat I've ever met." They shared the rest of the night together on the top of the mountain. Many moons passed. Ravenfur became the leader. He appointed Silverflower as his deputy, and brought her to the moonstone with him. He became Ravenstar. Silverflower supported him the entire way. More moons passed, and it was a day like any other, when destinies were revealed. Ravenstar bounded towards Silverflower. She greeted him with a purr and entwined her tail with his. "How are the kits?" he asked. "Sometimes I can feel them kicking," she said fondly. "I love you Ravenstar." "And I love you too, Silverflower," Ravenstar said. "I'll have to appoint a new deputy. I'll do that now." He bounded on to the Tallstone and called all the cats for a clan meeting. "My deputy, Silverflower is ready to join the other queens in the nursery" One queen, Whitefoot, licked Silverflower's ears joyously. "And the time has come to appoint a new deputy. Graystorm will be the new deputy of ForestClan."
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Post by rex. on Sept 3, 2005 11:38:50 GMT -5
more...*drools*
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Post by icefang on Sept 3, 2005 12:12:20 GMT -5
PART 2: STARCROSSED, continued
Everyone gathered around Graystorm offering congratulations, when suddenly and without any warning, a fighting force of MarshClan warriors strolled into the ForestClan camp. Without even being asked, ForestClan sprang into action, kits, elders, and queens rushed into their dens, and all the warriors formed a defensive line. The MarshClan warriors didn't move. Ravenstar sprang forward. "Pondstar! What are you doing on my territory?" Ravenstar yowled. "Ravenstar, what a surprise. Well, we are simply trying to take what's ours. Your kits, please." Pondstar said. For a moment, Ravenstar was taken aback. How could he make such an uncalled for demand? "ForestClan, attack!" Ravenstar yowled. As he said this he remembered why MarshClan was attempting to take their kits. PrarieClan had raided their territory and killed all their she-cats, in punishment for MarshClan hunting in their territory again and again, despite repeated warnings to hunt on their own territory. Without she-cats to have kits, MarshClan would be no more. He felt a pang of sorrow for Pondstar, but it was quickly stifled as Pondstar leaped at him. Ravenstar moved quickly out of the way, and bit Pondstar's back leg ferociously. Pondstar howled in pain and aimed another attack. Again, Ravenstar was too quick for him. As Pondstar thundered towards him, he jumped up and clawed Pondstar's back. But Pondstar jumped up, too and knocked Ravenstar down. Pondstar advanced toward Ravenstar, but then Ravenstar heard a desperate yowl that he recognized at once. Silverflower! Anger and fear overpowered him. He lashed out at Pondstar, gouging out one of his eyes. Pondstar let out a yowl, and fell into a trance. He was losing a life. Ravenstar pelted into the nursery, and saw Silverflower, lying greviously wounded. A ginger warrior was advancing on her. Ravenstar gave him a furious death bite that worked instantly. By the yowls of the MarshClan cats outside, he could tell that they had been defeated. "Silverflower!" he called, but the she-cat was already dead. Ravenstar stood, frozen in greif, and then he lost a life. Not because of his injuries, but because he couldn't live without Silverflower.
He found himself in a clearing. Silverflower was next to him, alive and well. "Silverflower!" Ravenstar called. They pressed their flanks together and purred. Then Silverflower said, "Ravenstar... we're dead." Ravenstar looked away. "No," said a voice behind them. "You are not dead." They whipped around and saw four cats. Leafstar, Pinestar, Petalpelt, and Stonestorm. "You have fulfilled your destinies." They said. "Ravenstar, by dying with Silverflower, you have opened up a possibility that has never been given to any cat before. You have a choice. You may go back alone with eight lives. Or you can go back with Silverflower with seven lives. You may give Silverflower one of your lives." Ravenstar was ecstatic. He looked at Silverflower, and said "I will bring Silverflower back with me." "Very well," said the cats. "We shall see you when the time comes."
Ravenstar and Silverflower woke up in the nursery. "Ravenstar," Silverflower said, choked with emotion. "You saved me." Ravenstar purred deeply. "I can't live without you, my love." Ravenstar said simply.
EPILOGUE: Silverflower gave birth to four kits. Brownkit, Leafkit, Silverkit and Ravenkit. Silverflower lived long and happily until she died of old age. Moons afterward, Ravenstar too joined the ranks of StarClan. Graystorm replaced him as leader, and Stoneclaw became the deputy. Petalfoot was killed in the MarshClan raid. Despite past actions, StarClan gave MarshClan 5 she-cat kits.
THE END
Authors Note: The million dollar question: Should I do a sequel?
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Post by icefang on Sept 3, 2005 12:14:32 GMT -5
THANKS KASHPAW AND SUNFIRE!!!!!! I am happy now!!!
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Post by {//.Ð € SS Î €.\\} on Sept 3, 2005 12:28:23 GMT -5
YES! Keep writing more ;D
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Post by icefang on Sept 3, 2005 14:24:51 GMT -5
Thanks Dessie!!! It'll be in Stories, and It'll be named: Secrets of StarClan
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