Return from the Gathering

[Onyxdart]

Pinedark swiveled first one ear, and then her whole head to face Silverwhisker, giving him a look with her head tilted to the side. What was he being all twitchy for? There was no way she should be the least intimidating to anyone.

"No... not unless she asks," she answered slowly, her confusion clearly showing in her voice. She blinked at him. And then looked down at the kits, and then elsewhere about camp, and then finally back at Jadepaw.

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[Bovine]

Jadepaw had been deep in concentration as Pinedark listed the kits' injuried, nodding every now and again.
Carefully sniffing the kits for a moment, Jadekit raised her head and spoke.

I don't think we should do anything too drastic to them without Chainless here, but we should at least stop any pain or blood loss at this point. For a moment, the small white and grey apprentice looked thoughtful, but she then belted off the supplies she needed with confidence. I need some poppyseeds...only three. Cobwebs; about a pawfull..And moss; It needs to be dipped in cold water, but wrung out. I don't want them to get soaked and catch a chill. A little dock too. Not too much. If you could, please get some those supplies from Chainless' den, while I stay with the kits?

She directed this to both Silverwhisker and Pinedark as she knelt down and began licking at Autumnkit's paw, trying to clean it as best as she could. She gently went from kit to kit, as carefully as she could, rasping her tongue over them to smooth their fluffed out fur and to remove any thorns, if any

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[Lucky]

Silverwhisker nodded. He looked at Pinedark for a moment then looked away quickly, and smiled to himself. He didn't even realize it, just that he was feeling very itchy. The tom turned to face towards Chainless' supplies, and he ran to them.

The scent of Chainless in the den was stale. He missed her. Where was she? He grabbed some moss, and went to dip it in the pool that was near it.

[Onyxdart]

Pinedark nodded to Jadepaw, and hesitated before following Silverwhisker to the Medicine Cat's den. After a moment, she shrugged uncomfortably and ran to the den. Standing inside, she looked around until she saw poppy, and dock, and ended up with more than three seeds. Lets face it, poppy seeds are small! Anyway, she put them on the dock leaf and carried that in her teeth.

Then she found the cobwebs and took a pawful, and bounded on three feet a wee bit awkwardly back out to Jadepaw. She set the dock and poppyseed down at Jadepaw's feet and held out the cobweb. She smiled just the slightest bit, figuring you could put her speed with finding everything lse down to being worried about the kits, whether that was the actual reason or not.

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[Bovine]

Jadepaw smiled and nodded in thanks, taking the cobweb in her teeth.
Carefully, she wrapped it around Autumnkit's paw, careful not to coil it too tight. She then nosed the tiny seeds towards each kit, one for each.
Eat these, little ones. They'll make you feel better and then you can sleep. Her voice was a quiet coo; she had a special soft spot for kits, as any cat could plainly see.
Ignoring the bitter taste, the shecat chewed the dock leaf for a few moments, scrunching her nose slightly, but doing pretty well, considering how foul it was.
Speaking as clearly as she could through the mouthful of pulp, Jadepaw gave them a gentle warning.
This will sting, but try not to squirm, it'll make sure your scratches dont get in a bad state.
She then proceeded to lick the dock juices into any scratches she found, going from kit to kit; flinching ever so slightly each time one uttered a yelp.
Though as she tended to the little ones, Jadepaw couldn't help but notice Pinedark's unease. It was about Silverwhisker wasn't it? Stifling a chuckle, Jadepaw silently thanked StarClan that she would have no need to deal with such things.
Speaking of StarClan.
Out of the corner of her eye, the apprentice notcied the obsidian and white feathered figure of the Magpie, perched high up on the cropping of a rock ledge.
Some to watch her again, has he?
Somehow, this knowledge of the bird's presense put her at ease.

[Lucky]

Silverwhisker ringed out the wet moss, leaving it damp. He ran out of the den and back to Jadepaw. Sitting the moss near her, he nodded, letting her know that he was back. Is there anything else I could help you with? he asked, this time, not looking at Pinedark. Something about her made her twitch, but he couldn't figure out what. What was it about the she-cat...? That's it!

[Onyxdart]

Pinedark turned and looked straight at Silverwhisker as he returned. It wasn't exactly a glare- she couldn't bring herself to glare at someone who hadn't, afterall, done anything to her. It was more of a blank stare.

Her eyes were caught at almost the same time as Jadepaw's, as she followed the apprentice's eyes to see the magpie. One ear tilted back in confusion, and she arched an eyebrow at Jadepaw.

"I think someone's watchin out for you," she commented. Apparently she didn't think it too odd. There were stranger things, anyway, in the world. And it seemed the kits were more or less going to be okay. Maybe she could go sleep now?

"If I'm not needed anymore, could I maybe go sleep now?" she asked politely, shuffling her paws. They were tired too. And sore, as were the stupid cuts inflicted on her by every blasted bush between here and eternity.

Maybe that was overdoing it. Ah, being tired did make her a little quick to become cranky.

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[Bovine]

Jadepaw picked up the moss and placed it on spots that would soon swell if not cooled, applying the slightest pressure.
Giving a nod, Jadepaw spoke,
Thank you Silverwhisker. That's all that needs doing at this point.
The apprentice's ears angled sharply in the direction of Pinedark, her mouth curling into a pleasant grin.
Yes..he tends to do that. A hint of affection in her voice. And of course, go ahead and get some sleep. You must be exhausted.
It was then that Jadepaw came back to the realization of her own fatigue....She hadn't had proper sleep yet. No matter.
The young shecat curled her paws beneath her, not moving from the spot where the kits were now in deep sleep.
She wouldn't leave yet. She would sleep with them.
As the dim light ebbed away and she drifted into a slumber, the last thing she heard was the sound of feathers battering the air, a great swooshing sound, and a faroff caw.

Ever-watchful.

[Lucky]

Silverwhisker looked at Pinedark. He smiled at her. Then, his smiled faded as he tried to ask her the question he had wanted to all night. He was glad Jadepaw said that she could go to sleep. Can I, um... Er... Um... Can I... CanIwalkyoutotheWarriorsDen? It came out quickly and run together. He held his head down a little, and looked at the she-cat out of the corner of his eyes. He was expecting a cuff to the ears, and a harsh no, if he was lucky. His tail swished in anxiosness, as he awaited her answer, or attack.

[Onyxdart]

Pinedark was about to stumble off to the Warrior's Den, but Silverwhisker seemed determined to get in her way. Or at least stop her. Or be annoying, or whatever it was he was doing. Her hackles went all up around her neck and she closed her eyes for a second.

"No. Either I'm going alone, or I'm staying out here. It's nice enough, and then Jade doesn't have to worry she's the only one watching the kits," she said. Her voice was clipped and the annoyance was thinly veiled. She knew he liked Chainless, and she loved Loveless, so what the heck was this tom thinking? She snarled, ever so slightly, just the tips of her canines showing.

Then she turned to look at Jadepaw and the kits. They were sleeping, and she didn't want to wake them, but if Silverwhisker was going to follow her, she was going to stay here. Right now, she could probably sleep anywhere. So she sat down right there, the set of her shoulders and look in her eye just daring the silver tom to take this any further.

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[Rowdykit]

<sub>But, of course, Rowdykit was not asleep. And, of course, Rowdykit was not done with his troublemaking tonight. He would not leave the camp, but wreak havoc from inside out. How he was Snowstar's and Dragonpelt's young son, they couldn't tell..

He swept from his spot by Jadepaw, his back leg dragging behind himself like a dead log. He wore a pained grimace, but it disappeared as he sat down beside Pinedark, eyes narrowing at Silverwhisker. "Dude, she's MINE, Back off and find yer own woman," He snarled, rubbing his head upon her shoulders.

It was as high as he could reach... You see, Rowdykit was just a bit small. Having the 'kit' name, he was not qute an adult yet. His ears hardly reached past her shoulderblades.

His stub of a tail wiggled joyously, and he gave a silky purr. "My dear, no big bad tom will mess with you anymore," He purred, giving Silverwhisker, his neon green eyes twinkling in laughter. He was enjoying this...</sub>

[autumn]

<sub>Autumnkit wasn't sleeping either; just, er, resting. Her eyes had been half open. She smirked. She wanted to play too.

"And what about me, Silverwhisker?!" she cried, looking up at him as though he had broken her heart. "How could you?" She whipped around and settled down on her nest and sniffled, but smiling. Autumnkit prodded Tempestkit; hopefully he hadn't actually been sleeping because if he had...that'd be bad. She rolled over, still acting as if she was horribly hurt.</sub>

[Onyxdart]

Pinedark had to try very hard not to giggle as the two kits provided back up. One ear tilted down at Rowdykit, while she watched Autumnkit and her staged dramatics. Somehow she kept from smiling, even.

She looked down at Rowdykit while he leaned against her shoulder, but she wasn't good at acting- so she didn't actually do anything but acknowledge that he was there with a short grin. Then her eyes glanced back up, right at Silverwhisker. And what did he think of all this?

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[Lucky]

OOc: Silverwhisker doesn't love Loveless! What gave you that idea? He likes Chainless, but knows she's a Med. Cat.

[red]

ooc - she didn't SAY that, Giddy. She SAID that Silverwhisker loved Chainless and Pinedark loved Loveless. Besides...if you haven't noticed, Loveless is a guy =P So she didn't get that idea. You misinterpreted what she said. "She[Pinedark] knew he[Silverwhisker] liked Chainless, and she[Pinedark] loved Loveless, so what the heck was this tom[Silverwhisker] thinking?"

[Onyxdart]

Aha, another case of me needing to define my pronouns. Sorry, Giddy! I didn't mean to be that confusing. I sometimes forget people can't read my mind.

[Rowdykit]

_{[Dude, Giddy, Relax. We were just playing, no need to get upset. We know this, it just seems like Silverwhisker was hitting on Pinedark. Besides, he's the daddy of Chainless's unknown kits. No need for him to run off with another cat, honestly. Don't jump down her throat, calmly state your opinion and leave it at that. We don't need a fight here.]}

[Wolfwings]

Tempestkit had done his best to go to sleep in the nest he'd been put in. His leg hurt terribly and he couldn't have walked any farther to save his life, which was quite ironic when you think about it.

At the prodding from his sister, he moaned and peeked one eye open. "Autumnkit...my leg is throbbing...could you ask someone to bring some more poppy seed...?" he begged. Tempestkit hated moaning, but his leg felt like it was on fire. he hoped that the tom's weight had only sprained it...

[Snowstar]

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_{Snowstar swept into the camp just as gracefully as she had swept from Mistclan Camp. It was obvious she had been mingling with cats from other clans, for the scent was new and she was drenched, even in the breezy and warm Green-leaf air. She had hardly a couple nicks from when stray claws had missed a mark and hit her instead, but instead she strode into camp, looking as mighty and powerful as Starclan themselves. She took one last mournful, and rather wistful look at the fallen body of Blindsong and padded quietly passed. She would sit vigil with her, but after she spoke with her clan. And after she spoke with her kits...}

[Wolfwings]

OOC: Yeah, normally I'd post Dragonpelt from my other account...but I am tired and feeling lazy ^^;

The mottled bobtail followed his mate somberly into the camp. He was torn between loyalty to his children and to the duties he had to inform his clan of recent events. He wasn't officially deputy, but his mate was leader...so he had some responsibility didn't he...?

"Love...should I help you tend the Clan or may I go see our children first?" he addressed his mate, Snowstar.