[Meta] Loyalty (Meta #2)

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Foxfur raced forward anger and fury at seeing his clan mates fall. He attacked the fox.

Hp: 5  

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Fox down~ Fox down!!!

MOTHER FOX: 0



Swiftfoot: 27
Silentblaze: 33
Rabbitpaw: 0 (Oh no best go see Stonebelly!)
Wildflower: 24
Rivermist: 25
Russetstorm: 19
Longclaw: 5 (Didnt post this round)
Lilacflurry: 0 (Oh no you should go see stonebelly!)
Barkfang: 27 (Didnt post this round)
Wildstripe: 1 (Was gifted 10hp from forestclan)
Owlpaw: 32 (Did not attack this round)
Fawnbriar: 24 (Did not attack this round)
Shadowstar: 69 (Did not attack this round)
Tortoiseshell: 5 (Did not attack this round)
Darktail: 0 (Oh no best go see stonebelly!)
Flamedapple: 0 (Oh no best go see stonebelly!)
Lostpaw: 17
Foxfur: 5
Copperspark: 25
Amberbriar: 5
Bearpaw: 13
Sootpelt: 69

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As Foxfur made contact the female fox howled and staggered. Foxfur's claws digging deep into the fox. In a mix of blood and fur the fox went down in a rage. He huffed and stood over the dead body only a moment before looking for his apprentice, safe... and then he rushed toward the Medicine den to check on flamedapple, he had seen the hit that felled her... what he saw with bumblepaw treating her gave him pause though, was that really the right herb? must be.  

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First person to Quote with a cat gets something interesting!

 

[Fea Line]

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First person to Quote with a cat gets something interesting!

Bumblepaw  

[Chisato Mikami]

Lightningclan

“Yes Brightstar,” Autumnriver said. Look looked at the cats around him. He wondered who he should take with him. “Anyone in particular you want me to take or should I choose?” He had a few choices in his head. One being a certain tom that couldn’t keep his mouth shut. He then looked at Froststrike and Silentstreak. He shook his head and sighed.



Riverclan

Amberbriar flew off the fox, hitting the ground hard. She wasn’t by any means strong, but she didn’t like her home being trampled by a fox. That’s when she heard it speak. ‘Kit? It’s looking for a kit?’ It was the most absurd thing she had ever heard. Riverclan had no kits. At least none that she was aware of. “There aren’t any kits here! Go back to where you came from!” She launched herself back at the fox, only to fall on a defeated fox. "Wait, it's over?"

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Autumnriver: Addressed Brightstar

 

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MOVING META FORWARD!!!


The fox dead and the threat removed there was an odd peace in the camp at riverclan. Lightningclan would be home by now, probably licking their wounds. And here the fox lay, bloody and broken, her eyes frozen in terror and worry, the kind of look only a mother could bare. This fox had been raising this kitten after her own cubs were killed. Any information about what killed her cubs or the mother cat was lost the moment that foxfur took her life.

The cats would have the time to relax now... Lick their wounds and heal, That was until Foxfur came running back out. "The kit has Greencough!" As if to punctuate his announcement the little kit's pathetic mewling cough could be heard in the silence. Had starclan sent a plague to Riverclan?!



(Alright folks! Thats our meta! I hope you all had fun! I know i did!!! Please feel free to react and continue to finish up side rps etc that you are doing! Meta prizes will be dished out soon!)

 

[Fea Line]

Wildflower stood panting, but stood, which was more than she could say for most of her fellow clan mates. Darn this fox. She hoped it rotted in its afterlife, if it even had one. Spitting, she began making rounds, trying to see who all was ok and who all needed immediate help from Stonebelly. When Foxfur burst out of the den screaming that the kitten had greencough however, she shrunk back and hissed. "Figures!" she spat, shaking her head and turning to Shadowstar for guidance. Of course it would need to be quarantined along with the rest of hte cats who came in close contact with it.


Flamedapple breathed heavily but thankful for the herbs and seeds Stonebelly had given her. She curled up inside the moss lined nest Stonebelly had directed her too, glancing out at the fox corpse as it lay, slain in the middle of Riverclan camp. She let out a soft sigh of relief, at least until Foxfur came yowling about the kitten having greencough. Fearing more so for her kittens, she turned and glanced at Bumblepaw and Cardinalpaw, hoping they wouldn't catch it. If she had it, oh well, long as her kittens lived. And the poor little rogue kitten...greencough was hard on kits and elders. At least Riverclan only had one of each at the moment... still... "I'll remain here for as long as needed Stonebelly." she said softly, truly sorry to be an inconvenience. She ached and felt exhausted in more ways than one right now. She glanced over towards Foxfur, her heart aching. He had come in contact with it and her too and she wasn't sure she could forgive herself if she got him sick and the worst happened. Shaking her head she tried to shove those thoughts away.

Please, Starclan, don't let him get sick. I need him...


Bearpaw stood panting a few several moments even after the fox went down. His brain ingrained the image of his mentor, standing atop the she fox as it fell down in a rain of blood and glory. His eyes were wide, sparkling almost. He didn't even hear the rest of it about the kitten being sick. The second his paws would actually do what he told them to do he ran over to Foxfur, about clinging to the tom cat. "You. Were. So. COOL! TEACH ME THOSE MOVES! CAN WE EAT IT?!?"  

[Irish Night Fox]

The emotion in the camp was an odd mixture. Rabbitpaw picked up on the elation to be over the fight, the exhaustion that rippled through, and the absolute terror that ran through them at the word 'Greencough'.

Rabbitpaw only knew enough to be absolutely terrified of the word. She slowly picked her way through the crowd of cats, looking for her mentor. Once she found Wildflower she bumped her head on the cat's shoulder. "Are we going to be ok?" she asked softly, looking up at the other cat in worry.

Despite the bad news, she still felt proud of herself. She'd fought in her first battle ever and managed to come out with her life. Plus, she felt like she had actually been able to lend a paw. Perhaps she was getting this whole Warrior thing down.

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Silentblaze watched Swiftfoot limp off, wondering where he was taking himself. After hearing the medcat's den was infested, she understood why he wouldn't seek him out. Even so, he wasn't looking very good. She didn't move after him though, just sat back and watched the others as she took care of her own wounds.

Usually it would be a time of celebration. They'd taken down such an incredible foe and managed to save their lives. Still, to know what sickness came with it. She brushed her whiskers with her paws sighing heavily. That kit didn't get that sickness from just anywhere. The fox body could be littered with it for all she knew.

She got up on her paws, stiffness already starting to sink in. She saw Wildflower first so she made her way over to the female, "Wildflower." she said softly, the tips of her large ears twitching. "If the kit is sick should we get rid of the fox? I'd be too worried about keeping it for the fresh kill pile..." she dipped her head in respect, "That being said, if Shadowstar approves it. I just saw you first and thought I'd note my concern..."

She looked around at the others, "I'll see to others as well. Thank you both for your leadership during this... hardship." what else could she call it? It was a mess is what it had been. She nodded a farewell to the other before slipping back into the crowd to see who needed some help.

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[Irish Night Fox]

Sparrowflight sat just outside the entrance to their camp with her tail wrapped around her front paws. Her ears twitched at the ambiance sounds filling the forest around her almost wishing she could pick up on what was going on in Riverclan.

Despite their differences and her bitterness towards what Forestclan had done to her past clan, they were still cats. She could never wish ill upon them, but that's how it felt fate had decided for them. She just prayed they had done enough harm to the fox that Riverclan would be able to handle their own.

She turned her head to see Cindergaze sitting herself down beside her. She gave the pretty female a smile before turning her gaze back out, "They'll be ok." the other female said. "They have both Rockclan and Lightningclan cats making up Riverclan. They've been through their fair share of hardships and have survived this far. I mean, you all went through a dog attack, I can only assume a fox is nothing compared to that." she said, her eyes gentle.

Sparrowflight nodded, letting out the breath she didn't know she had been holding, "You're right. They're resilient." she got up onto her paws and nodded to the other. "Lets go in. Sitting here won't tell us anything. Lets make sure everyone is home and healthy."  

[Revel1984]

Barkfang had been fighting furiously with the other clan cats when they finally killed the fox. She sat near the body, licking her wounds when Foxfur emerged from the den where the kit had been stashed and stopped mid lick, her tongue stick to a tuft of fur. "WHAT?" she screeched when she finally untangled her tongue ... wait, the fox...the fox had been mothering the kitten... "oh Forestclan so help me i swear" she muttered, standing up, fur on end "SHADOWSTAR" she yelled "We have to take this body FAR away from camp" she spat "Why else did this fox's cubs die? ... nevermind where the mother cat was, this fox had been caring for the kit..... probably the cause of the sickness" she snarled the words out, "you should have let Brightstar take the damn kit, now you brought this on our heads" she added, not caring if Shadowstar actually heard this or not.  

[EvilSilverDragon]

Walking up to the fallen fox, Shadowstar walked with the weight of the world on her shoulders. She heard Foxfur yell about greencough. 'Great, failure, you brought a plague to your clan too.' At this point it felt natural.

Evenstill, she was slow to act, more standing in the camp still as stone. It was every effort she could muster to keep her tail still and her face neutral. Taking a deep breath, this Leader knew she wasn't getting any sleep tonight.

Silentblaze spoke of moving the mother fox, that drew her attention to it again. Staring at the fox, shebeast that bought the nightmares back, there wasn't that kick to move.

Barkfang delivered that service. Shaking her head she darted forward. Grabbing the dead fox by the meat of the lower tail, Shadowstar started to pull back. Her claws dug into the ground and she growled with each pull. It was a low sound inline with the effort it would take to move such an animal.

Her teeth sunk down into the tail and her ears folded back. This action gave her the excuse to look angry, to take that effort out on anything else.

She was angry, so very angry.

Irish Night Fox

Shadowstar heard Silentblaze, Owlpaw and fawnbriar below

Revel1984

Shadowstar heard Barkfang and reacted

Owlpaw had to just stand and look around the camp. Something shaking about all that chaos right in the middle of their home. Shaking his head, he bound over to Rabbitpaw, headbonking her shoulder, "You did so good!" As did he, naturally, but wow look at his sister!



Fawnbriar trotted over to her kits, checking over Bearpaw first. "You did so well, my little Bearpaw. You've earned the biggest fish you've ever seen!" She'd make it happen, there was hardly a better reward for such a brave little paw. Sneaking in a lick, she moved to check on the other two. Walking up to Rabbitpaw and Owlpaw, she praised them both, "I am so proud of you all." Her kits did so well, fought so bravely.

Fea Line

Fawnbriar to Bearpaw,

Cardinalpaw understood what greencough meant, that it was bad. Looking up to Stonebelly, she started looking around the healers den for Tansey. Forgottentrail showed her that one, it was supposed to be really important. If it was here it would help.

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Cardinalpaw to Stonebelly, she is trying to help by finding an herb.

 

[Teigra]

Lightningclan Border

The taste of blood in her mouth had the shadowy cat in a frenzy. When the fox fled, Shadedancer was fast on her heels. She wanted to strike again, she needed to strike, to feel her own blood rushing as she let the other's flow...

The river neared and she gave little regard to the waters, no hesitation in her stride as she started to cross into the stream--

"ACK!" She was jerked back by a sharp tug on her (beautiful) tail! She turned a death glare on the offender, surprised to see Sandburr.


The manx spit out the mouthful of furry tail, looking at Shadedancer with disbelief. "Where are you going? The fox is gone. Leave it." Yes, he had followed the fox as well, but with the intention of following the leader's orders. Chase it out of the territory and not a step more. The beast was gone and that's all he cared. Good enough. Not their problem anymore.


Unwilling to admit she may have lost herself for a moment there, the maine coon scoffed, growling back, "Just keep your distance from my tail, tomcat!" Hmph, shame he didn't have a tail, she'd return the favor. Instead, she shook out her coat and pivoted, strutting back in the direction of Lightningclan camp with a sassy flick of her tail.


Sandburr blew a puff of air from his nostrils in a huff. Like he'd want anything to do with that level of crazy. Glancing over his shoulder at the river briefly, he took off for camp at a bound, eager to put as much distance between himself and the fox as possible now. It was Riverclan's problem now.

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Lightningclan Camp

Heathersong's ear twitched, noises on the air. The smell of blood was in the air. Oh no! No nonono, was this it? Was it down to them to protect the camp from th--

The sight of the first few Warriors returning to camp halted her panic; they were tired and some worse for wear, but no one seemed in a panic. Had they won? Were they victorious? Was camp safe?

Heathersong rushed out to meet those coming back home, receiving bits and pieces of the story while helping some find a comfortable place to rest until the med cat could see them.  

[Teigra]

Meanwhile back in Riverclan

Wildstripe's paws hit the ground and he started to stumble. He'd given everything he had to that last hit and it seemed to have paid off. The fox's death scream was unnerving. He'd never wished death on the thing; but there had been little choice with her tearing through Warriors like that. He had to protect his kin, no matter the cost. He only regretted that they had to push so far as to take the poor beast's life. If only they could have stopped sooner...

Did foxes have something like Forestclan or Starclan? If so, he silently wished her a swift journey.

He wavered, swaying on his paws. The weight of his exertion and injuries hit him all at once and it felt like a final blow from the vixen, causing his paws to buckle. He fell against another warm form, also panting for breath.


"Woah there, youngin'. Let's not make this a habit, eh?" Copperspark smirked, bracing the Warrior until he could steady his paws a bit. Long enough to at least take a seat in a controlled fashion. "Not about to check out on us for Forestclan yet, are ya', kid?"


With a huff something between a snort and a sigh of exhaustion, Wildstripe sagged to the ground gratefully. Every part of him was exhausted...even his ears were tired and drooped subconsciously. "Heh, not yet, old timer. Still too much to do here yet."


"Ah good, I do hate to have to give bad news to pretty young she-cats."


Wildstripe tiredly rolled his eyes, though he had to admit the banter seemed to help a bit in the wake of the fading adrenaline rush. He needed a nap. Maybe for a few days. Ignoring the previous comment, he changed tone to comment, "Ya' know, those weren't some bad moves out there, old man."


Copper smirked, shooting back, "Couldn't let you youngin's have all the fun. Now, how about we see about getting you to the med ca--?"

Foxfur's announcement caused Copperspark to stop cold mid-sentence. Green cough. Maybe he should have tossed the kit back at the vixen...not that he wanted anywhere near it given that new information...

He cursed silently.

"...or not," he finally finished his earlier thought, sighing and looking over Wildstripe's wounds, the ones he could see at least. "Let's...not go that way right now. No med cat den, then. Can you move yet, kid? If so, let's get some distance from here, get you cleaned up and to rest..."  

[Revel1984]

Longclaw had also overheard Barkfang's scathing comments on their clanleader, "She did her best, you old hag" he snapped, which earned him a snort and an 'do i look like i care what you think' look from the shecat. "Here Shadowstar, let me help" he said, taking one of the fox's rear legs in his jaws, dragging it with along, letting Shadowstar lead, but trying to take more of the fox's weight on himself.

EvilSilverDragon