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Post by Kaitou on Nov 2, 2007 18:32:18 GMT -5
The forest was near soundless, all save for the slight impact of paws upon terra, those of two AutumnClan warriors, one a dark, tabby by the name of Rumblepurr the other a flop-eared, solemn tom named Addledear. Their paw steps were made with the measured calculation of skilled warriors, well placed and silent. They had abandoned an earlier endeavor to catch a particularly wily squirrel, deigning instead to pursue the scent of the familiar forest. As they approached a clearing a smile tugged at Rumblepurr's whiskers, he had half a mind to turn and give Addledear a fright. He hunkered his sinewed body to the loamy ground, belly brushing against fallen leaves and twigs, allowing his brother to pass. His form moved slowly and silently over the ground until he was within a few tail lengths of flop-eared warrior. Abruptly he rose, hoping to bound forward, only to stumble upon a hitherto unnoticed stick of no mean size. The brawny tom fell heavily to the ground, dealing his nose a stinging blow. He chuckled, "Ow..." Addledear turned with a casual role of his eyes, "Careful, Rumble..."
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Post by Faulty on Nov 4, 2007 13:58:09 GMT -5
The mouse scurried swiftly across the ground. It had no idea it was being stalked. The stalker in question was a large dusky brown tom cat. His long tail was straight out from his body and his belly brushed the foliage underneath it as he crouched. Slowly he began to creep forward careful not to alert his prey to his presence. After what felt like forever he pounced on the mouse and killed it swiftly.
Grabbing his prey up in his jaws he began his trek back through the forest only to hear to cats he knew well. Judging from what he heard Rummblepurr had tried to fool his brother, Addledear. Dropping his prey he scraped some dirt over it and went out to talk to the brothers. "Rumblepurr, haven't you fooled him yet?" He purred staring down at the large tom who had apparently fallen to the ground. "Addledear, you could at least go along with his joked for once so he would get it out of his system." He added to the other tom who was standing nearby.
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Post by Kaitou on Nov 4, 2007 15:51:50 GMT -5
The tabby scuffed a paw against the earth, glancing shrewdly at his brother, "I'll get him one day very soon... He's the only thing in these woods I can't stalk properly." As if to make himself seem more imposing, the tabby tom's chest swelled with pride and he surveyed the clearing with feined menace.
Addledear rolled his eyes at his brother and smiled toward the Deputy, "Ah, but I have my pride to think of, Falterstep. And, I'm not the only thing not allowing him to get it out of his system... That squirrel this morning gave you a rather nice slip, did it not, Rumblepurr?"
The dark tom's jibe had the desired effect. Rumblepurr immediately deflated and began to mutter under his breath about 'phantom squirrels' while Addledear gave a surreptitious laugh.
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Post by Faulty on Nov 8, 2007 20:52:52 GMT -5
Falterstep let out a loud purr. "Now now, what are you two doing all the way out here?" He asked flicking his tail as he leaned back on his haunches. "Were you two out hunting?" The second question came out as he cocked his head to the side. Being the deputy of the clan he had to make sure the warriors were doing their duties. Not that he would ever punish them to severely if they weren't. He knew that these two were very loyal members who took the clan seriously.
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Post by Kaitou on Nov 11, 2007 22:25:00 GMT -5
Addledear nodded his assent, "We were hunting, yes. There are a few mice buried thither and yon toward camp. We were chasing a pheasant before Rumblepurr's stumbling scared it off. Then, I suppose we sort of abandoned the endeavor."
Rumblepurr simply looked at the Deputy, a sheepish grin of aggrement plastered on his muzzle.
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Post by Auburn on Dec 1, 2007 19:11:53 GMT -5
A fiery pelted she-cat crept stealthily through the land. Setting each paw down softly, and with great care, she sneaked closer and closer towards her destination. Which, as of now, was the place where several voices were coming from. Oh great StarClan, not the rogues! She let out an exasperated sigh as she prepared to take in the scents of these voices as her jaws parted slightly. Drinking in the aroma of the cats nearby, she realized that it was just her fellow clanmates, and she relaxed. Deciding to play a trick, she rolled in damp ferns to disguise her scent and ran into the area where the other cats were. She pounced and landed on the nearest cat, who turned out to be Rumblepurr. Getting off the tom, she playfully teased, "Watch out Rumble, I'm the ghost pheasant!" Her eyes shone with a glimmer of laughter.
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Post by Kaitou on Dec 1, 2007 19:15:42 GMT -5
Addledear collapsed into most uncharacteristic raucous laughter as his brother's signature trick was turned against him. "Ah-hah-- watch out, Rumble-- Phantom--" He dissolved once more into a fit of mirth and was silent save his chortling.
Rumblepurr was to say the least extremely surprised. After a moment of silent shock the tom slowly rose and a smile parted his muzzle. "Wow, Auburnsky... I had no idea you were coming..." He turned and winked at her, whispering, "You'll have to tell me how you did it... I just have have to get Addldedear before the next gathering. I made a bet with a WinterClanner and I can't afford to lose..."
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Post by Auburn on Dec 1, 2007 19:22:14 GMT -5
Auburnsky began to giggle. She couldn't help it; seeing other cats laugh made her laugh. The she-cat grinned, pleased that Rumblepurr liked her prank. "I ..rolled in... damp ferns to disguise... my scent. Tell anyone else and ...I'll hunt you down," she whispered back, giggling between words. Flicking Addledear's ear with her tail-tip, she sighed. "Calm down before you pass out from lack of breath. It's a symptom of Laugh-Too-Much-itis!"
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Post by Kaitou on Dec 1, 2007 20:07:06 GMT -5
Rumblepurr had all the fascination on his face of an enlightened apprentice as he took in her instruction. "Wet leaves... Of course!" He sat down and looked maliciously contemplative, watching as Auburnsky calmed Addledear.
Addledear smiled and took a few deep breaths, and after several minutes composed himself again. "Well, that's made my day, possibly my year... That was wonderful, Auburn! The phantom pheasant wouldn't stand a chance against you!"
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Post by Auburn on Dec 1, 2007 20:34:09 GMT -5
Auburnsky grinned and turned back to Addledear. Striking a pose, she gave her reply. "You bet he won't. That's right. He can't handle this!" she burst out laughing as she waved her tail. She looked thoughtful for a moment. "So when's the next gathering? It's been awhile, ever since the rogues came we've barely had gatherings anymore." She sighed wistfully, and her eyes clouded over with a thoughtful look.
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Post by Kaitou on Dec 1, 2007 20:37:43 GMT -5
At the mention of the rogue's regime, rumblepurr lay his head on his paws and was silent.
Addledear, however, adopted a stern air and nodded, "They have perverted everything we hold dear... I hear SummerClan is ruled completely by them. At least we yet have a deputy who still regards StarClan..."
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Post by Auburn on Dec 1, 2007 20:47:49 GMT -5
The fiery reddish-brown she-cat nodded her head in agreement. "Yes, thank StarClan that we have Falterstep," she replied, "Though sometimes I wish we had more of the clans on our side. It would be helpful if we ever fought back." Auburnsky padded over to Rumblepurr and softly pressed her nose to his. The tom had always been like an older brother to her, and it was unnerving to see him like this. "Don't worry Rumblepurr, someday..." her voice trailed off, and she began again in a stronger tone, "Someday the rogues will be banished, and the clans will be peaceful once more."
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Post by Kaitou on Dec 1, 2007 20:54:02 GMT -5
The burly tabby looked up and forced a smile, "Thanks, Auburn... It just gets to feeling so hopeless, moon after moon... Most cats are so beaten they hardly fight back anymore. How can we hope for a rebellion like that? We'd need Loststar to rise from the grave..." Though an AutumnClan warrior, rumblepurr had always deeply respected, even idolized the blind former leader of WinterClan. "But, the rogues vanquished him too..." He sighed.
Addledear looked to the sky, "Never give up hope, Rumble. StarClan is still up there... somewhere."
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Post by Auburn on Dec 1, 2007 20:59:14 GMT -5
"You are always welcome Rumble. You are also right when you say it gets to feeling so hopeless. But listen to Addledear. Never give up hope. Always wish for the best, and someday..someday we will have the best. Someday we WILL have a rebellion, and it will be strong enough to crush the rogues, and we'll watch them scurry off with their tails between their legs!" Auburnsky was surprised at the ferocity in her voice, but she meant it. Every word. "And I just know, that somewhere up there, Loststar is looking down on us. He's looking out for all of us."
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Post by Kaitou on Dec 1, 2007 21:06:33 GMT -5
Both brothers turned their eyes skyward. The sun was beginning to set and the sky darken. Addledear seemed particularly captivated, as if watching the sun set for the first time. It seemed to burn brighter at auburnsky's words. Starclan, send us a savior... We need Loststar more than ever...
Rumblepurr shook his head and looked away, "We should hurry back to camp, Starclan knows if we don't those filthy rogues will see us punished..."
Addledear nodded, still staring at the sky. "Yes, you're right..."
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