[Meta] Loyalty (Meta #2)

[caffeinecraving]

Tiny paws wandered along the territory border between Riverclan and Lightningclan. The kits small body trembled a bit as the wind blew and buffeted the kits short fur. She was following the scents of other cats. As the day wore on and the sun started to rise it was about time for a sunhigh patrol and right on cue the patrols came around. Foxfur leading a patrol of riverclan cats and Timberfall leading their own patrol of Lightningclan cats. The small kit squeaked and sat staring at all the cats that entered the situation.

The patrols waved tails at each other only then to see the small kit on the border. Foxfur bounded over with a confused look and looked to Timberfall, afterall it wasnt a riverclan kit. "Lightningclan just leaving their kits out and about now a days?"

Timberfall bristled and marched over. "Thats not a lightningclan kit! Obviously its a Riverclan kit! it reeks of riverclan and fish..." From walking through the scent marked grasses the kit was a solid mix of both.

Foxfur bristled, "Well fine.... At least riverclan is willing to help a kit in need," he picked up the kit and plopped it at his feet with a nod. "Lightningclan all full of kittypets probably wouldnt be able to feed it anyway."

Timberfall, ever looking for a fight, came forward and snatched the kit from Foxfur's paws and back to Lightningclan's side, "At least we try and help when we can, even if its not just for personal gain," And that was apparent with some of the cats they had taken in for sure.

Foxfur bristled more and moved to the border and timberfall tsked, "One foot over and ill have to take it as trespassing,"

Foxfur growled in response, "well you stole a riverclan kit... im sure thats a good enough reason!" And with that he went over the kit to bowl over Timberfall by surprise.

Timberfall growled and Spit. "Trespassing riverclan cowards!" He rolled over and pinned Foxfur long enough to look up and spot sparrowflight. "Go get brightstar, you are fastest here... tell her we have some trespassing riverclan cats...." His one eye glinted with battle rage as he held the cat. The kitten squealing helplessly.

Foxfur called from his place. "Bearpaw! Go get Shadowstar!"


(Bearpaw as per Fea Line)"Bearpaw had been talking Foxfur's ear off during the patrol, asking about where they'd find food, if he could eat the mouse he had just caught (with much assistance) and when they were going to be done because he was hungry again despite eating three small mice already. Then suddenly the world seemed to crash around him. Slipping farther back, Bearpaw watched the fight break out. He unsheathed his claws, watching the chaos unfold when Foxfur suddenly cried out for him to return to camp and get Shadowstar.

Without thinking, Bearpaw's paws seemed to move all on their own as the young tom cat sprinted back to camp, following the scent markers they had left. He scrambled through the clan entrance and came to a skidding halt in the middle, all four legs going splayed as he spun in a half circle before fully coming to a stop on his belly. He peered around, eyes wide, panting. "SHADOWSTAR!?" he screeched loudly, nothing like his usual lazy tone. He picked out the she cat from the crowed and about plowed into her trying to get her attention. "Shadowstar! Come quick! There's a fight at the border!""


(Shadowstar as per EvilSilverDragon) “Wildflower, to me.” Calling out to her deputy by name, she looked directly to the other Warriors, “I want every Warrior with me. All Elders are to stay behind. Any Warrior that does not want to go, stay and protect the camp.” There was no judgement, the last thing she wanted was a cat in her band reluctant to be there. Not done, she finished with the apprentices in mind, “Mentors, watch after your apprentices, they are your charges. Apprentices, stay with your mentors unless they tell you otherwise.” This would be a good experience for them and likely nothing. A fight at their borders didn’t mean anything for their clan unless whatever was fighting decided to pick a fight with hers.

That would be the last mistake they would make.

“Stonebelly, keep Cardinalpaw and Bumblepaw with you, show them what to do.” Having already approved the two paws learning how to be medicine cats, she made it clear to the tom he had to at least try and help the apprentices learn. A fight would cause lots of wounds to treat in real time, after all.

Orders given, not suggested, Shadowstar looked to Bearpaw, “Are you rested? We need you to lead the way.” Sure, they could follow the scent trail, but it was important to have the apprentice see the task through. And she had to wonder where Foxfur was, did he stay behind?

Meanwhile in Lightningclan camp-

(Sparrowflight as per Irish Night Fox)
Sparrowflight was aptly named. The small body of the cat housed a creature of speed. The landscape around her flew by, as small paws pounded against the earth. Her lungs burned as she sucked in air, fueling her run through Lightningclan territory. Her heart was pounding loudly in her chest, but she did not stop to rest- nor did she need it. Stamina was thankfully on her side today.

Delivering messages was usually an apprentice’s job, but it was only right that the speedy little cat would be the one rushing towards their camp. A part of her felt the sting of loss as she left Timberfall behind, but it was too precious a message to let that slow her down and turn back to his side. Instead, she kept sharp eyes ahead of her practically counting down the steps until the den would come into view.

And that it did. She only slowed her sprint up enough to slide into their home, apologizing to cats she brushed passed, “Brightstar!” she called out between pants. She could see the bewildered looks she was getting from her clan mates. Some looked terrified that a patrol cat had returned in such a manner, but she brushed them off, knowing she couldn’t focus on their fear. “There is a fight on the border. Timberfall is involved!”"



It took all of a moment for Brightstar to stand and nod to the warrior before looking around, With a gesture she called the cats that wanted to come and headed toward the entrance ready to Follow sparrowflight back to the place timberfall was.




(Welcome Everyone to the second meta!!! This meta will have a lot of fighting and will reveal some intiresting things so we hope you will all play! If you want your cat to come with Brightstar or Shadowstar, then they came! So just assume you are in! You can always enter late and just assume you were there the whole time! Basically this is a reaction post chance so everyone who wants to play gets their cats involved.

Cats already at the scene Riverclan: Foxfur, Wildstripe, Goldenleaf, and Bearpaw who has run back to get Shadowstar, Everyone else is welcome to come along with shadowstar if they want to play in the meta.

For lightning it is Timberfall, Snowdrop, Autumnriver and Sparrowflight who ran back, Any lightningclanner who wants to come along is welcome.

If you are at the scene feel free to attack a cat of the other clan thats there if thats what your cat would do, Roll- 1-10 (unless you are high enough level etc...

If you have a kit or elder and want to play them feel free to interact with others in the camp (just make sure to note thats where you are.)

You have until 8/19 @ 8 pm to post at which time the meta will move forward.

If you have a Leader/Deputy/ or medicine cat you MUST reply to this meta.))  

[Revel1984]

Silverstreak fled to the border at news of the commotion. The fighting cats ... oh but a lot squealing broke her heart. Ignoring all rules of boundaries she leapt into the fray, grabbing the kit by the scruff and moving it a safe distance from the fight, but not too far as to let either clan lay claim to it.... yet. Instead she whispered calming words and began to groom the poor thing.  

[AlicornPlayhouse]

Petalnose's ears perked as he sat near, listening to what was being said. His eyes widened as she called for cats to come and hurried off after Sparrowflight. Timberfall was on that patrol! He leapt to his paws and raced after her, all worry for the clan forgotten. There was a fight and a cat he cared about might be in trouble! He, much like Silverstreak, heard the soft mewling and cries but didn't rush forward to help, as it seemed she had that covered, instead eyeing the two tomcats who were in a scuffle with worry. He hoped no cat was hurt just yet!  

[AlicornPlayhouse]

Duskpaw had wanted to stay back at the camp, but after Lilacflurry ( Or, if you'd like this to be your cat, hmu! I'm just using her as filler ) chastised him about lazing about,he begrudgingly ended up tagging along. The fluffy tomcat yawned as he waddled on after the group and up to the commotion, his eyes barely open as he did. He would much rather be asleep or eating, but he supposed he HAD to help occasionally, didn't he? Oh well, he was positive this little border scuffle would be over soon.  

[EvilSilverDragon]

Running as fast as her paws could carry her, Shadowstar moved as a force of nature with her Warriors in her wake. Upon reaching the signs of the battle, the tension drained out of her. Pinned back ears relaxed forward and her tail moved from high over her back to lower and down. Sighing with relief and now irritation she trotted up and forced herself between the fighting tomcats. She'd beaten both of them in fights in the past, this was purely an intimidation move to force the fight to end. “Timberfall, Foxfur, stand down!” She hissed at the both of them looking them both in the eye. “You are terrifying the poor kit. Why are you fighting?!” First order of business was to get the two to back off. Second was to make sure the poor kit was okay. Getting caught between the two toms had to be terrifying. Silverstreak took the kit out of the conflict so there was one less concern.

“Is that kit lightning clan? Did anyone ask?” She knew her clan didn’t have any kits so the poor thing didn’t belong to hers. Maybe the kit followed the lightingclan patrol?

caffeinecraving

Shadowstar says back off!

Revel1984

 

[Fea Line]

Bearpaw huffed, having stopped a distance from the group after leading most of Riverclan back to the border. He slowed as he let Shadowstar and Wildflower lead the way forward. He blinked, glancing around to see if any of his siblings or parents came before darting forward to try to find Foxfur. Was his mentor still fighting? Did he need to help? He wasn't sure....and he was still hungry.

Wildflower sped to the border, cursing under her breath at not being able to flee past the apprentice but she did her best to keep a level head. Riverclan's borders was possibly being invaded after all and until they got there, no current word as of why. At least, until she had gotten there. Coming to a halt, Wildflower glanced at Foxfur and Timberfall fighting, hissing loudly as she watched Silverstreak dart forward to clamp a kitten in her mouth and move out of the way. "A KITTEN? Is This why we are fighting Foxfur?!" she screeched across the border, claws out and ready. Her tail lashed the air but she wouldn't set foot over the border unless Shadowstar commanded her too. Or if the rest of Lightningclan attacked first. Her eyes were particularly narrowed on Sparrowflight, growling. She stood back and let Shadowstar talk but touched her tail tip to her leader's shoulders to show she was ready to back Shadowstar up if need be.

caffeinecraving

Damn it Foxfur! XD

Irish Night Fox

She's looking at you birb!

EvilSilverDragon

two in one, sorta.

Russetstorm slid to a stop on the other side of Shadowstar, eyes glancing from cat to cat to cat. He glanced over at Silverstreak then at the kitten, eyes narrowing. "I don't recognize that kit, but for Foxfur to take part in a scuffle for it raises many questions." he mrrowed, not at all blaming either side. Yet. Lightningclan taking in so many kittypets perhaps they missed a kitten, but still. That didn't answer the question as to why both sides were involved. "I'm sure there is plausible reasoning for this. I'm sure neither side would fight over a kitten if not?!" he bout yowled, putting a paw down. He wasn't a leader but he sure wanted some answers!


Flamedapple's eyes went wide and ears alert as Bearpaw scrambled into camp and screeched out his message of a fight. Hissing, she did her best to keep herself calm but her claws unsheathed and she scratched at the dirt. Listening to Shadowstar command the others to move out, she too decided to go. If she could lend her strength then she would. Besides, her kittens, though now both paws of their own, would be trailing along with Stonebelly. It was like most of her fears were coming true all in one instant and she had to will her paws to move as they sped through the forest. When they came to a stop she took in the situation, fur still bristling.

Noticing the kitten she was partly relieved to see Silverstreak dive in and get the kit out of there. But it wasn't a kit she recognized. Worrying, she pressed through the gathering cats and stopped just short of Silverstreak, dipping her head to show she wasn't going to hurt either the two. "Silverstreak... is the kit ok?"


Bumblepaw ran as fast as his paws would carry him, keeping close with his sister, his fur brushing hers the entire way. He followed Stonebelly and the other cats closely, sticking to the bulk of the group. Russetstorm flanked behind him and while he couldn't hear it, he sensed it. Smell, vibrations, fear all wafting from the rest of his clan. He didn't know what was going on but they had been called to move, that much he understood. A fight, he was guessing as it was obvious that even paws in training were needed. Still though, he hoped there was no fighting. When he arrived on scene he focused hard on all the cat's mouths, trying to figure out what was going on. There was a scuffle between Foxfur and Timberfall and a stray kitten that his mother made her way towards. Part of him wanted to follow but part of him stayed put. If there was a chance he could help, he would... he just wasn't sure how well as his deafness made for a difficult handicap.

 

[Revel1984]

Silverstreak shook her head when Shadowstar asked which clan the kit belonged to. "It smells heavily of both but I don't recognise it from our nursery" she replied, glancing at Brightstar but her protective curling around the kitten gave a cat no doubt that she would protect the poor thing no matter what. Even if she was keeping it and herself on technically neutral ground, neither in one clan or the other, or may be a little of both. "They ignored the poor thing over the stupid squabbling... poor thing was squealing and they still kept fighting" she glared and bared teeth slightly at the toms.

She turned her gaze on Flamedapple and nodded "I think so... Just scared and alone. Probably hungry too" She replied  

[Fea Line]

Flamedapple sighed and stepped a bit closer to Silverstreak, posture relaxed to show no threat. "She is not born of Riverclan either.... we... have no kits." she said softly, so that only Silverstreak would here. She wasn't sure how vulnerable it made Riverclan sound to hear that they yet had no new blood to bolster their forces when Lightningclan had so much. A small pang of jealousy twinged inside but she pushed it down.

Moving to stand in front of the she cat, Flamedapple then set herself in a firm, somewhat defensive stance. She'd sooner die then let something happen to the kitten though she deeply wished nothing would and that this whole thing would calm down and the kittens best interests would be placed first rather than a war between the clan when so much had already happened. "Must there be more fighting?"

Revel1984

 

[EvilSilverDragon]

Shadowstar stayed out front, using her reputation to keep things calm as she could. Looking between the kit and the toms, her ears moved everywhere to catch what was going on. Wildflowers aggression was too high but she wasn't wrong. Still, repramanding everyone rather than call her Deputy out, Shadowstar ordered, "Stop the growling and hissing. There is absolutely no reason to fight!" Her clan was strong but she wasn't risking them in a stupid fight.

Russetstorm had a point and listening to Sliverstreak put more pieces together. "The kit is not Riverclan, and Silverstreak says it isn't Lightningclan. There has to be someone looking for the poor thing." An angry Queen or clan, maybe? Either way they needed to stop this madness and be aware.

Revel1984

Fea Line

Cardinalpaw heard the order, nudging her brother and followed Stonebelly as they were called to do. She had no idea what was actually going on. Something about a fight? Her little heart was pounding but she felt better with her Mother, Bother and other clan around them. Taking the lead just a bit, she tried to stay ahead of Bumblepaw so she could hear the threats before they came.


Owlpaw was not going to be overshadowed by his brother. His Mentor was also out there so off he went. Just as Bearpaw went to Foxfur, Owlpaw went to Russetstorm. Looking around to everyone, he just puffed up and remarked, "Yeah!" giving his input to agree with his mentor. Just don't ask him what he agreed too.  

[caffeinecraving]

Brightstar rushed in and took the scene in to account!. "Timberfall explain yourself?!" She saw the kitten but assumed it was a riverclan kit and looked back to her warriors. "Enough! Everyone!" She lashed her tail not happy. She didnt want a war with Riverclan... But then again, if riverclan had started it? But then she saw shadowstar and she raised her head. Shadowstar had brought enough cats to chase away almost anything. Then again, glancing behind her, so had she. But knowing timberfall... she couldnt be sure he hadnt already declared war.

She waved her tail and allowed for Timberfall to tell his story... only after he allowed Foxfur up.

Timberfall's claws retracted at his leader showing up but he was slow to move. He came off of foxfur and sat licking down some of his fur. "He trespassed on lightning clan territory... " Springing back to his own side foxfur sat there licking some scratches. Timberfall spoke. "They trespassed..." When brightstar gave him a withering look he put his ears back. "There is this kit... I was going to bring it back to Lightningclan... STARclan says everycat must help a kit in need. "

Her eyes went to the kit and then to Foxfur. "So it is a Riverclan kit?!"

Foxfur fluffed a bit and looked down. "No... but he assumed it was a riverclan kit... so i mean... it cant be right? Unless lightningclan doesnt know their own kits." He glanced to Wildflower and simply shrugged. Yeah it was... so what of it.


Brightstar sighed and looked over to where silverstreak had the kit. "Its not ours... is it yours?" She looked to Shadowstar and looked overall just disappointed with Timberfall. Of course it would be him to start a fight with Riverclan.... And with foxfur... a cat that had previously been Lightningclan. She heard that the kit was alright and so looked over the situation. So it was handled.... except who would take the kit? But she turned to the kit instead of the toms. It was a small thing, but old enough their eyes were open and they had enough movement to get here. So who then did the kit belong to? Previously? Now? "Well if it means that much to Foxfur and Riverclan, that he would step over the border to retrieve the kit... i guess they should keep it no?" Afterall with Leafbare upon them... they needed another mouth to feed like a whole in the head, though Nettleglow, Fancycurl, Sweetblossom and Woodsmoke all had milk to spare at the moment. Did Riverclan have a nursing queen?


Foxfur nodded and walked over to where silverstreak was. "Right... so it should be ours then!"  

[EvilSilverDragon]

Seeing Brightstar let her really let out a sigh of relief. Shadowstar could control her own clan, but Lightningclan was a whole different story. The only way to stop that would jump into a fight that no one actually wanted. A war between the two clans helped no one.

Staying silent, she let Brightstar deal with her instigator while she gave Foxfur a hard look with flat ears.

Seeing how Silverstreak reacted to the kit, Shadowstar moved forward to block Foxfur's path. "Wait." She took several breaths to stare the other cat down. She was backing up her order with her authority as a Leader. Foxfur would get claws to the muzzle if he tried to take that kit right now.

Looking to Brightstar, she offered, "That kit has parents somewhere. If they aren't alive we need to be worried about what happened to them. If they are alive there will be a very angry Queen to deal with. If the kit does need to go to a clan, shall we let it speak for itself?" The kit hadn't spoken yet, was it unable to or just not given the chance?

Another question, looking from Foxfur to Timberfall she asked, "Just why were you too so eager to fight you would battle over this? Go to the practice battle area. Trying to star a clan war over something this minor is unacceptable." The last two sentences were directed at Foxfur simply because she didn't want to step on Brightstar's toes.

She knew Timberfall and was just as disappointed in him as she was in Foxfur.

caffeinecraving

 

[Chisato Mikami]

Autumnriver sighed in relief. He didn’t want to fight and this whole situation was pretty dumb. He walked over to Silverstreak and laid out in front of her. He knew without a doubt she would protect the kit and he would protect her if he needed. He looked at the kit and smiled a little.

“What’s your name little one?” he asked the kit. “Are you lost? Where’s your parents?”

caffeinecraving

 

[Fea Line]

Ravensnatch raced to the border, keeping pace with his clan mates. He slowed only when the others did as the border came into view. He stood back a few paws as both leaders stepped forward, asking questions and demanding answers. The gruff tom shook his head when Timberfall told his side of the story and he sighed. "Timberfall if you wanted a fight old mate you could have asked me..." he said softly, shouldering up to the other tom, in no way trying to chastise his old friend. "Still, if they set foot over the border...well... that's just about asking for it." he mumbled afterwards, his tail lashing a bit though he stayed back. He didn't need to upset Brightstar any further.

Thornslash was right there with the group, bounding forward. He listened to all sides of the story, not saying a word, simply there for back up support. His eyes kept narrowing towards the kitten, smelling more of Riverclan scent but also traces of Lightningclan. This kitten was clearly not from any clan, so then who? "Could it have been a kittypet kitten that got lost then?" he wondered allowed, sitting himself down but body still tense and ready for a fight should something have broken out.

Froststrike darted over towards Silverstreak, though a few paw steps back. He rounded on her side, closer to her rear so as to keep himself more on Lightningclan's side of territory. He glanced between the fighting cats before leaning down to lick Silverstreak's head. "I'm sure this will all blow over soon. You'd make a fine mom." he nuzzled her cheek before placing himself half over her rear end, fur bristled and ready should need be. "I wont let em get to ya or the kitten, no matter whose it is."

Revel194

Flamedapple's ears went back and she sighed. Were they really going to keep fighting over a kitten when this could be settled peacefully? There was no need for this, not after the first snow. "Shadowstar is right, I think we should focus on finding out where this kittens parents are first...." she shook her head, stepping forward as Shadowstar stood in front of Foxfur to stop him.

Brushing past Shadowstar, coats close enough to touch, she glanced at her leader with soft eyes before stepping forward to place her nose deep into Foxfur's fur. "I'm sure he means well, don't you Foxfur?" she said softly, glancing at the tom.

caffeinecraving

 

[Irish Night Fox]

Rabbitpaw scrambled to her brother’s side. She nosed him a bit, checking for any bleeding or other issues. When she felt satisfied that he was ok she whispered, “Did you get in on the fight?” Her eyes were dancing playfully, but she also felt a grip of fear. The last thing she wanted was to see her siblings hurt, but in the same instant this was the most action they’d seen since the battle in the stars. At that point, they were kits that could barely remember what had happened.

At Shadowstar’s call, Rabbitpaw flew to Wildflower’s side. She was grateful that her mentor would be sticking close to her brother so she could keep an eye on him as they headed for the possible all out fight. She ran as fast as her little paws could in order to keep up with the leaders. She halted just a bit behind her mentor, noting the look on her face. She tried to mimic it, throwing a growl in Sparrowflight’s direction. The thrill of adrenaline was threatening to make her tremble!

Fea Line

Bro and mentor- she's here!

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Swiftfoot smirked, on his paws in an instant. A battle he could do with! He sketched himself out a bit before taking off with the others. He had to hold back some in order to keep from getting ahead. Which, he supposed, was a good thing when they showed up and their leader called a cease to the fighting. He felt the fur on his neck stand up and a low growl rumble in his throat. He was ready! Could he get away with jumping in as if he hadn’t heard? Naw, better not set something like this off.

Instead he sat back, tail flicking at his side. He looked relaxed and nonchalant, but the speedy cat could be in on them in an instant if they led him to believe they would set paw on their territory.

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It took everything within Sparrowflight to keep from getting too ahead of her clan. She held her paws back, but it ate at her every second she was away. She slid in just at the border and eyed the situation closely. Other cats began to filter in and she was glad she’d made it in time just in case others decided to get involved.

She had started to step forward when Shadowstar appeared. She stepped back instead and let her break up the fight. She gave a leveled look at Wildflower who was throwing growls at her, and had to keep a smirk off her face at the apprentice beside her attempting to do the same. It broke her heart at the same time though. All these cats that had once been family…

She blinked madly at Brightstar’s words. She lowered her head in respect of the leader, but hissed out softly, “By the code, we can’t let it go.” she paused a moment, deciding tangible evidence was better than how she felt about Forestclan’s beliefs. “It hasn’t been that long, they can’t have Queens available for the kit. It would die if it went with them. Starclan help me, we can’t do that to the poor thing.”



caffeinecraving

Speaking to Brightstar

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Cindergaze was long coming. Speed wasn't one of her strong points, and she made sure to pick through the forest carefully. When she finally arrived she saw no fights and picked up on the end of discussions. A kit? Was this all really over a kit?

She sat herself back and began to groom her fur back into place, slowly shaking her head. So all this fuss was for nothing. Well, might as well wait in the wings to be sure nothing serious did break out- if a cat was silly enough to do so.  

[EvilSilverDragon]

Shadowstar cut her eyes at Ravensnatch. He recieved just as hard of look. This was another cat she had practiced against so many times in the past. Borders are important but one paw over? Really? There was nothing in ether Code that urged an all out clan battle over one step over the borders.

While she wanted to bop some sense in to the tom, she had to settle for a very disapproving glare and flat ears. For the irritation, her fur was laying down at least.

Fea Line

Shadowstar says 'really?!' in so many silent words to ravensnatch