[Meta] Loyalty (Meta #2)

[Revel1984]

Silverstreak stayed silent while Brightstar spoke, her head hanging. Then the kit coughed and it took everything in her not to cry put and go to it. The poor baby..... But Brightstar was her leader and, choking back.sobs, she slowly followed her, tail low, ears low, her whole body dejected, she looked back at the kit one last time though blurred vision and walked away from the border. Tears blinding her as her feet moved instinctively.

She stopped dead at the smell of fox and milk.... Then... it spoke!? Not just spoke but it spoke in CAT?!. mentioning a kit.....the very kit who had said its mother was orange and white....the fox was orange and white and spoke cat.... Silverstreak was in shock. "BRIGHTSTAR WAIT" she called, her heart pounding "shes not attacking... please.... wait" she raced forward to her clanleaders side, the cat who made friends with prey stepped forwards once more, turning slightly between the clan cats and the fox "please... let's hear her out? She knows something about the kit" she pleaded with Brightstar.  

[Fea Line]

To say Flamedapple was surprised at Brightstar's reactions was an understatement. She about found her breath leaving her lungs as she watched the entire thing unfold in practically slow motion. As Lightningclan left she briefly apologized to her kittens, telling them to stay as she willed her body to move and swiftly slid over to grab the kitten by the scruff, carrying her back over to Riverclan's side of the territory. She stopped, far from her kittens, giving them a warning look to stay away. She wasn't entirely sure this kitten was sick or not and didn't want to risk them taking the chance. Instead, she went over to Shadowstar. "If she is sick, then we need to get her into the medicine cat den. With Stonebelly, not my kittens." she spoke, almost more of a command rather than a suggestion but she knew better enough not to step on Shadowstar's paws either. "You can punish me later." she added, taking the kitten over to a more secluded corner and nestling it into her fur to keep it warm.

EvilSilverDragon

caffeinecraving

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Froststrike dipped his head to Brightstar and followed after her as they left. He paused only to wait for Silverstreak, not going to leave her behind. He didn't know what to say to calm her on the trek back. She seemed almost inconsolable and it worried him. A couple times he tried to reach out and groom behind her ears or rest his tail over her shoulders. "Silverstreak...." he had said at one point but words clogged in his throat and he sighed.

It wasn't until Brightstar screamed of fox did he become alert and on edge. Glancing around, his eyes finally landed on the creature as it spoke for a kit. He felt Silverstreak's warmth leave his side and he panicked. "Silverstreak! No! This isn't one of your mice or shrews, this is a FOX!" he yelled at her, darting over to place himself in front of her and the fox, trying to push her back.

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[Revel1984]

Silverstreak allowed herself a moment if panic when Froststrike leapt towards her, she was grateful for his efforts but..."trust me please little bug?" She murmured to him softly "if she means harm, I won't hesitate but please... just trust me?" She licked his cheek in gratitude while she waited fir whatever happened next, heart thumping hard, her mouth dry as she was torn between her loyalty to Brightstar and being true to herself, she was the crazy cat who made friends with prey after all...  

[Fea Line]

Froststrike shook his head but sighed. "I do trust you. But if I lost you...." he trailed off, not finishing his words as he simply pressed his head into hers, giving her a lick behind the ear before pulling away.


Ravensnatch snarled, his tail lashing the air as he stepped forward. "What in Starclan's name is this foolery." he hissed, claws ready. He glanced around at his clanmates then to his leader, nodding his head. "Brightstar, you say the word. I'll tear em to pieces." he grinned, his squinted eye seeming even more shut as he beamed a rather wicked grin towards the fox. "As if we'd fall for that load of trash." he spat.

Thornslash growled, springing around immediately, fur bristled and claws ready. He glanced to the other cats ready to fight, half a mind to just leap in right now if it wasn't for Silverstreak calling out again for them to wait. "Words can't solve everything! It could be a trick, having watched all we just went through to try to get us to drop our guards!" he hissed, if his tail were any larger than a nub, it would be lashing furiously.  

[Chisato Mikami]

Lightning

Autumnriver nodded as Brightstar essentially denied his request to find the kit’s family. He was a little disappointed by the denial. He followed in silence. Surely the kit would be taken care of. Oh course the kit would be taken care of. Riverclan had a bunch of capable cats there.

Autumnriver felt something in the air and no sooner he did, a fox appeared in front of them. The same fox that’s scent was all over the place. He was caught off guard when it spoke of a kit.

“Kit?” Autumnriver asked. “A little orange and white kit? Don’t tell me we left a fox kit with Riverclan?!?! If this fox is looking for that kit, then Riverclan will loose many of their members! Brightstar, someone needs to warn Riverclan before they get too far!”

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[xKOVAKtheWOLFx]

With everything happening, Honeyfur was still trying to comprehend everything. Brightstar was clearly frustrated, tired, annoyed at her clanmates, and he couldn't blame her. She then announced that Lightningclan was going back home. Anyone who didn't want to follow could join Riverclan.

The kit was Riverclan now. Honeyfur really hoped Stonebelly would raise the kitten well.

Honeyfur was well ahead of the clan when heading home. He wanted to make sure the den was ready for any injured cats. Timberfall.

[ Honeyfur made it to camp safely, without running into the fox ]

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At the sound of 'fox', Snapthroat's pelt bristled and she was ready to fight. Protect the clan at all costs. But wait? It talked?

Slverstreak wanted to hear the fox out, but Snapthroat did not have the patience for something so foxbrained. "Froststrike's right, Silverstreak!" she hissed. "It's a predator!" She was glad enough that Froststrike tried pulling sense into the deluded warrior. Snapthroat's eyes blazed with a fire, keeping her eyes sharp on the fox.  

[Irish Night Fox]

All the breath was taken out of Sparrowflight’s lungs. What was going on with their clan? Why would something like this make it feel like it was all falling apart? The things her own clanmates were saying and doing… She couldn’t get her head to wrap around it all. Nonetheless this kit that sat before them and the prophecy running through her mind. What did it all mean!?

That was it!? She blinked furiously, tail slashing. They were turning and leaving now? She looked at her leader, back at the Riverclan cats and the kit, before turning around quickly. The word of the leader was as good as Starclan’s word- she’d never hesitate to listen. She just prayed that the kit would live through the sickness and be able to save them from whatever it was that sat on the horizon…

Still, the small female didn’t walk back home very quickly. She picked her way through the forest towards home, lost in thought. What did this mean for the clans now? Did this just increase hostilities, or would things go on like normal from here? Her thoughts were interrupted when a terrifying smell hit her senses and Brightstar’s call to arms rang through their territory. Instantly the speedy cat was on the defensive.

Fox!? Now!? Of all the times. She stopped, realization and sickness rising in her at the same time between what the fox was saying and the description the kit had given… Her… kit!? T-that couldn’t be right could it!? A tremble ran through her at what that meant if the fox got back to the Riverclan cats with the kit…

Sparrowflight gathered herself and took off towards the fox. She darted out in front of it before speeding around it, attempting to catch it off guard with her attack. There was no way she could let it break through their ranks and get to the Riverclan cats!

HP: 48  

[Fea Line]

(Well lets test this new battle system then shall we?)


Ravensnatch growled and stomped a paw. "We don't have time for any of this nonsense! A fox raising a kitten is pure crow food!" he spat, practically yowling. Lashing his tail through the air he turned his head towards the rest of Lightningclan. "If anyone else is tired of standing around, not lifting a paw, then feel free! But I'm going!" he paused only long enough to glance at Brightstar before leaping forward, trying to draw the cat's attention.

HP: 57 - (now rolls 1 8 sided dice)
Attacking: Fox  

[Revel1984]

"SHE" she said calmly to Snapthroat "is a mother and SHE spoke cat. It's reason enough to find out why..... " She sighed and sat down, she was still between the fox and her clan, between her and them. She wasn't stupid and was ready to move the moment the fox showed sign of attacking them and she would defend her clan leader with her life. Even if she didn't agree with her methods at the moment.

She yowled as two cats attacked the fox "nooo... please....let her explain...." She cried, her voice lost as the two fought the fox. No.... why did it ALWAYS end in fighting.... didnt Starclan want PEACE?..... why did they always give vague messages.... ugh.... She sighed and felt like crying again... did.no other cat in the clan understand??? She knew Froststrike.tried hard to understand why she dis things like keep prey as friends.... But how could he when she didn't understand it herself... the closest she had come had been the need to mother that stray kit, she just didn't feel the need to attack another creature either unless it was necessary... She cringed and moved out of the way of the fighting, she would get involved if she had to... But much stronger cats were here. Even one strong cat could chase off a fox.... in that moment she didn't feel very needed at all and she choked back another sob  

[Fea Line]

Fueled by his clanmates jumping in, Thornslash let out a yowl like battle cry and threw himself into the fray. He dodged around Sparrowflight leaping around it quickly and Ravensnatch making sure it's attention was focused on him solely. Glad for the distractions, Thornslash unsheathed his claws and made a b line for the fox's flank, hoping to land a deep blow while it was distracted by the other two.

HP: 26 (rolls 1 20 sided dice)
Attacking: Fox  

[xKOVAKtheWOLFx]

"Mother or not, this means there's more of it's pups around!" Sparrowflight and Ravensnatch started the battle, and Snapthroat joined in, giving a sprint towards the fox.

HP: 27  

[Fea Line]

Froststrike continued to try to console his mate but when Sparrowflight made the charge quickly followed by Ravensnatch, Thornslash and Sbapthroat, he couldn't sit still any longer.

He glanced at Silverstreak apologetically. "I can't sit here and let him all get hurt." He mewed hoping she understood before zipping off, following Sparrowflights movements. Maybe he could learn a thing or two from her as he bounced around the fox, hoping to confuse it while sending multiple quick blows.

HP: 27 ( rolls 3 6 sided dice)
Attacking: Fox  

[AlicornPlayhouse]

Petalnose wanted to talk to this she.. fox. She-fox? She was a fox but.. spoke some cat? Oh this was confusing. He was just about to actually try and speak to it, opening his mouth slowly to speak, when suddenly before he even got the start of a meow out, a cat sprung into battle, then another, then another. His panic surged. "W-wait!" He mrrowed into the chaos before quickly shutting his maw to stop himself from continuing. What if Brightstar yelled at him once more?! What if she sent him off to go to Riverclan and never come back for trying to take any charge and stop this battle. He shuffled back, he might not voice his protest for this fight as loudly as he wanted, but he refused to join it until he was forced to. His morals refused to let him. He couldn't attack a being that had this level of.. sentience. The sentience to talk and speak to them, she sounded so desperate when she spoke, she didn't attack them.. He felt sickened by his clanmates.  

[Irish Night Fox]

Cindergaze nodded a farewell to the male, not able to exchange many words since their summon meant go now or else... And she wasn't interested in the or else. This mess.. It was something else. She looked forward to their next conversation where they could analyze it together. Plus getting updates on the kit from him. It would work out in the end, it just had to.

She strolled after the group, not giving Riverclan a glance back. Already her mind was forward on what this could possibly mean for the clans, prophecy included. It was a lot to mull over, a heavy burden to carry. She felt for Brightstar.

"What is that stink-" she heard herself hissing before it hit her. FOX! She felt her furr fluff up and a low growl emit from her throat. No, this wouldn't do. Not now! She was so grateful not more of a fight had broken out at the border. They needed every ounce of power they had to take this foe down.

She was on the heels of her clanmates as they made a run for the fox. She lashed her claws out at it and tried to n** at a leg.

HP: 85  

[EvilSilverDragon]

Shadowstar purposely looked away form Sparrowflight. The shecat used to be a clan member and a friend. What happened to her? Trying to hide how she felt about it, the dark shecat looked mostly composed beside her tail flopping and the deep claw indents under her paws.

Instead she stared at Brightstar like the Shecat had another head. This prophecy nonsense was just that. "Forestclan and Starclan are connected they are both of the celestial realm." To be honest she was ready to let them have the kit all together if they believed in this destiny nonsense.

Then the kit coughed, she took her step back the same time Brightstar did. Looking right at the other, Shadowstar just took another step back. If the other clan Leader wanted a sick kit so badly because of some foxdreamed prophecy she could have it. Her clan didn't need green cough.

Watching the fracturing of Lightnging clan was heartbreaking. All Shadowstar could do was watch. That wasn't her clan, it wasn't her Warriors no matter how she might agree or disagree with their statements on the matter.

Thank the Forestclan none of hers acted so insubordinate. Wildflower came close but that was it.

She wasn't sure sure she wanted any of the Lightningclan cats if they left like that. Then Brightstar had to add that about the paws home thing. Her ears went flat as she watched a cat she had respected turn and leave.

This was probably going to be Brightstar's last lesson but the Forestclan would be pleased.

Turning, she spoke to her warriors, "Every one listen, under no circumstances are you to step over to Lightningclan without my Word." She didn't want the sick kit in the camp.

Hopefully Stonebelly could address the kit elsewere. She walked over to Flamedapple before calling over Stonebelly "Stonebelly, check the kit over. If it is sick then please tend to somewhere safe." Then she looked right at the dappled shecat and told her, "You wanted them to be apprentices, if their mentor needs them it is up to him." How else were the apprentices going to learn?

Then she made her final orders for the moment. "Wildflower, Russetstorm, I want the two of you to check the border both for trespassing and for signs of the mother. Bring other warriors if you need to, except for Foxfur." Her tone when she mentioned the offending cat came out with a growl.

"Everyone else, back to camp!" Walking right up to the tom who started all of this mess, she looked him right in the eyes with her ears laying flat. "Foxfur, you are coming with me." No question, the Leader ordered him to follow her. With that she turned her self and left the border expecting her clan to follow her commands.

Owlpelt nodded at his sister, agreeing that they had the best warriors ever. Finally the talking stopped, the other cats leaving. Owlpaw waved at Brightstar as she walked away. Hearing his mentors name he told his siblings, "We are up!" Then he bound after Russetstorm getting to his side to go patrol as well.


Cardinalpaw heard the cough, she was ready to stand up and follow. Only, Momma said not to. Wasn't it their job as medicine cats to help the sick? All she could do was silently mew in silence.

There was a call to go back home and she didn't know what to do. Did she follow Stonebelly, or Momma? The red kit looked down to her brother and nuzzled him before shrugging her shoulder against his to relay utter confusion.

Fea Line

Owlpaw to his siblings then to Russetstorm. Shadowstar ordered Russetstorm to patrol and responded to Flamedapple

caffeinecraving

Mostly confusion and heartbreak at Brightstar, then orders Foxfur to follow her, hes in trouble~

belloblossom

She asked Stonebelly to look after the kit.