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Post by //Cindy// l u n a on May 31, 2008 12:02:06 GMT -5
Petal wasn't sure about what she was doing. As she placed one small, delicate paw in front of the other, she could feel her heart thudding underneath the light fur of her chest. She had noticed when the scents had started changing - when she passed the acrid markings of a Clan's border. There was something indescribably different about this place - not just because of the smells or because of the trails of paw-prints that crisscrossed one another thickly. The very air of this place rang with mysteries.
The young cat had left her mother's land at midday, and now the sun was just about to dip behind distant trees. Resolutely decided not to even shiver, Petal walked on. Earlier she had crossed into the lands of many loners and been chased out by several. She hadn't had a plan, only a burning desire to leave the security of Eternal and her siblings. She hadn't told anyone that she was leaving. They would have asked her not to go or made a big fuss about it. Perhaps she wouldn't have been able to go.
She had promised herself that she would return, but she did not know when. Her legs were moving of their own accord, and she made no attempt to turn them around. She needed this test of independence. As her amber eyes scanned the marshy land around her, she could feel the excitement flowing through her. She was terrified of who she might find - she knew what RogueClan was - but knew that if she didn't look she'd never know.
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Post by .Whitey. on May 31, 2008 12:32:33 GMT -5
Two slender eyes watched Petal sniff the air and scan her surroundings. Moon had promised Skykit that he'd take her to scan his surroundings. He watched the young apprenticed aged cat for a moment before standing up, his black body standing out in the bracken. She was bound to see him now that he was stood full height. Moon kept his smell to placid, the last thing he wanted was to scare this kit away.
He could remember back at camp, there were warriors, but no apprentices. Apprentices had a future to lead the camp, but Warrios would only protect the camp for a few numerous seasons and then wither and die. Not exactly ideal for a clan. He needed to bring someone back, just to surprise Darkheart. Pandapelt, Darkhearts mate, could approve. He just couldn't tell which stench the she-cat wreaked of.
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Post by //Cindy// l u n a on May 31, 2008 15:29:33 GMT -5
Petal swore she heard something. It wasn't just some little prey-creature. It had to be a warrior - and RogueClanners were known to have no mercy. None at all. Petal's already racing heart sped up to even more of a drum roll, and she had to stop walking at take a couple deep breaths while staring fixedly at a serene leaf. Once she had calmed herself some, she looked up from the spot of green and flinched. A feline form, midnight black, was outlined by the setting sun. Forcing herself to be mature and not jump or run, she spoke.
"Are you a RogueClanner?" As soon as she asked the question, she realized its stupidity - of course he was! She could tell just by smell the gender and Clan of any cat. Haven't I learned anything? she asked herself angrily. She was determined not to make a fool of herself, but knew that what was said was said. She patiently waited - now she wasn't waiting for the content of his answer, but more for the tone.
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Post by .Whitey. on May 31, 2008 16:47:10 GMT -5
Moon nodded. That I am, he started kindly, a strange calm in his voice. I am Moon, of RogueClan. And you, young one are on Clan ground. he purred slyly. His voice wasn't filled with malice, nor was it with complete friendliness. He didn't plan on being best friends with this cat straight away, factly because he didn't know her. He sat down, not moving, partially because he didn't want to scare the she femme in front of him but because his feet were aching of walking all the way out here from camp.
It was a fair day, the kit would have gone missing from its mothers grasp if it were during the night but he could tell by the way she'd began exploring, this wasn't the first time she'd pulled away from her territory. Didn't your mother ever tell you? Tresspass on Clan territory and be caught you'd probably get your skin flayed from here to... oh I don't know - StarClan? he half chuckled - half spat the words 'Clan' and 'StarClan' out. They were a nuisance, not so much the Clan but StarClan, the fake Ancestors that supposedly lived on after death. It was a load of fox dung. Mere stories for a kit who wouldn't sleep well.
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Post by //Cindy// l u n a on Jun 3, 2008 21:57:40 GMT -5
Petal was raised to be a proud loner, and if she were true to her heritage his remarks would have made her furious - not because they insulted StarClan but because they insulted her. But she was not anything like most of her family; she was independent and proud, yes, but somehow she had an air of something around her. It was like she belonged in a place where she could be part of something and also herself. She didn't know it, but RogueClan was a perfect fit for her. So instead of loosing her temper at this strange tom, she kept her voice soft and controlled. It would do her no good to get on the Clanner's bad side. "I'm not just exploring," she said, acting on some internal instinct. "I am here to find a home." The way she said it was almost funny - a cute little cat, still with kitten fuzz, but something so serious, calculating, understanding and mature within her round eyes.
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Post by .Whitey. on Jun 4, 2008 10:52:32 GMT -5
Moon watched her closesly he wasn't going to respond straight away, the she-cat was of apprentice age, good enough for the Clan he supposed. The black tom only registered what she'd said after he began staring at her. 'I am here to find a home' he frowned. Most cats of her age would have been scared to even think about leaving their mothers, let alone find a new home. What makes you think your good enough? he mewed a soft rumble finding a spot in his wide throat. What makes you think I won't scare you away? he finished suspiciously, Petal had some knowledge of Clan life but a strange ilk of matureness and wisdom surrounded the she-cat.
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Post by //Cindy// l u n a on Jun 4, 2008 19:53:35 GMT -5
Petal listened to what the other cat was saying. She didn't quite know enough to be watching him suspiciously or even much at all. Instead, she looking into his eyes - not to determine anything about him, just because that was how she talked to cats. There was so much innocence in her, but she didn't realize any of this. She just wanted to be part of this Clan. She'd heard quite a bit about it - from its strange leader to its deadly warriors. She knew that it was the only old and large group of felines that did not believe in StarClan, and that alone made her respect it. She was too young to truly have her own thoughts about beliefs or Clans, but it didn't matter.
"I..." His question was hard to answer. She really didn't know; she wanted to be part of the Clan not because she was a wonderful fighter or even because she deeply loved their almost nonexistent cause. She thought for a moment, hoping the tom wouldn't mind and then answered. "What does it take to be good enough?" To his second question, she had a decent reply: "I'm not afraid of being scared." She realized as she said this that it sounded very rude and high-strung, and she very much hoped the RogueClanner wouldn't take offense at her words.
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Post by *Simply Seasle* on Jun 4, 2008 20:15:06 GMT -5
Skykit crept up. She had noticed Moon missing, but had thought that he went off to hunt, or something of the sort. When she realized he hadn't, she had followed his scent to stand a few steps behind him. Skykit wasn't the best at many things, but she could move silently when she wished to, a result of playing hide and seek and having bright white fur.
She had heard only about half of the conversation, but understood what was going on.
Skykit had taking a liking to this kit. Despite being out at night, away from her mother, and talking to a cat she didn't know, the kit had been calm. It reminded Skykit of herself, and she liked a kindred spirit.
Because of this, Skykit stepped a little ways out from behind Moon, hoping she hadn't startled him.
"It takes many things, things you don't have. But....you aren't hopeless. You could devolop them, don't you think?" she meowed as though she was completely in control of the situation.
Skykit glanced towards Moon, hoping he hadn't disliked her behaviour. He was her unoffical mentor after all.
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Post by .Whitey. on Jun 5, 2008 12:47:08 GMT -5
Moon placed the tip of his tail on Skykits back. He didn't smile at the she-kit arriving but his calm gentle flick of the tail showed he was happy with her turning up. There are things, in this life, that you must be afraid of. Others - well, I won't get into that, he smiled slyly, his eyes glimmering with the look of approval. RogueClan can offer you a home, food and better yet - independance. he told Petal. By the looks of Petals posture, she wasn't given much independance as she would do in RogueClan.
He thought for a moment. This is Skykit, around the same age as you, maybe a day or two younger. he started slowly, assesing the situation. Care to join us? he asked landing the big wuestion down on her. He hadn't put her under much pressure, only to the point of answering, 'yes' or 'no.'
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Post by *Simply Seasle* on Jun 6, 2008 10:46:34 GMT -5
Skykit relaxed a bit, glad that Moon had been fine with her interfearing. She looked at the kit closely, wondering whether she would say yes or no.
I could use a....friend, is what they call it, I believe.
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Post by //Cindy// l u n a on Jun 6, 2008 14:08:32 GMT -5
Petal didn't say yes right away, although she wanted to. It wasn't as easy as that. She had left her family to explore, not to find a new home. She wanted - needed - to continue exploring, but she didn't was to return back to where she would be coddled and over-protected. Somehow, she needed to fight for herself. She she asked a question in reply: "How much freedom will I have?" It was one of the most important things to her at that moment - having the ability to roam along with an option not to.
Her eyes flicked this way and that, checking her surroundings. She wanted to know where she was and it seemed a responsible thing to do. Her gaze fell on the kit near her, who seemed just about her age, just as Moon had said. The young cat seemed much nicer than Petal had thought a RogueClanner would be. Maybe all those stories weren't true. She hoped some of them were. Her orbs took in Moon next. He was black as midnight and seemed very strong and steady - frightening, but Petal was only slightly afraid.
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Post by .Whitey. on Jun 6, 2008 14:42:27 GMT -5
Moon smiled. As much freedom as you wish. he replied. Care for your clan as you would do your family and you get that back in return - along with respect too. he added. His hazel eyes followed her flicking young ones , side to isde up and down. It seemed the kit was looking for an escape route.
He could remember, as a kit when he'd grown up in Rogueclan, they'd live harmoniously with the clans, well as much as Rogue went. If they didn't interfere with them they'd not bother with anyone else. However, one day a new cat arrived, instantly making friends with his leader, and here they were today with a huge Rogue Clan and a suttle RogueClan. If you did, just take a look around, I'm sure Skykit would help you out. he made himself comfortable, but used the tip of his tail to gently nudge Skykit forward, out from behind him.
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Post by *Simply Seasle* on Jun 7, 2008 21:18:55 GMT -5
Skykit moved foward a bit more, and dipped her head lightly to Petal. She had never become close to any cat when she was younger, but something about this new cat interested her.
"I would like to help." she meowed her voice a touch warmer than Moon's. "Perhaps I could tell you about what life in RougeClan is like for me?"
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Post by //Cindy// l u n a on Jun 9, 2008 14:23:58 GMT -5
Petal was trying to stay calm. She had just gotten herself into more than she'd every wanted - no, that wasn't true. She'd wanted this, but now she wasn't so sure. It would be different, and she'd have to learn how to live with a Clan. But then, her family was practically a Clan in and of itself, just smaller. Petal gathered up her courage and spoke, with a shaky voice. "I would love for you to show be around this place," she mewed to Skykit, and then let herself smile slightly in Moon's direction. She desperately hoped that it was the right thing to do, but it probably wasn't. There would be hundreds of customs for her to keep track of.
OOC: I have no muse for cats today - I'm really sorry for the shortness and overall suckiness of the post.
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Post by .Whitey. on Jun 10, 2008 10:26:26 GMT -5
ooc: Tis okay Cindems, we're all allowed a blue day for cats every once in a while XD Sucky post sorry XD
Moon nodded slowly. You could, if you want stay the night with us and Skykit would show you around tomorrow morning, he flicked his eyes up to the now setting sun and then back down to the feline in front of him. I'm sure Darkheart wouldn't mind an extra paw around camp. he mewed honestly, hoping that this was actually the right thing to do. If it wasn't, well, he'd have to just find out.
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