✦ in our darkest hour (warriors) (open & accepting)

[eudai]

━ 𝖛𝖆𝖑𝖊𝖗𝖎𝖊 ━━━ ☆

i. female ii. healer
iii. 46 moons

tags; chaos, silver

Valerie's placid eyes traced Chaos' dark features, nodding slowly as he declined her question as to whether or not he needing something else. Chaos was one of the only cats in the group that really made her feel something - she wasn't terribly sure if it was her being upset or thankful for him bringing her in. She was aware that her sister, Stoatleaf, wasn't fond of her anymore, simply because she left the clan at her own demise. That wasn't Chaos' fault, no, and the tom had let her join his clan regardless. Chaos had never been super tough on Valerie when in comparison to the other cats in the group - she wasn't sure if it was because she was the one to patch his wounds along with the cats within his group, and if she left they would bleed out and die.

"Yeah, thanks." she appreciated the hollow reminder to eat, and she gave a small smile, despite her eyes remaining cautious. "Have a safe trip. I'm here when you need me." she watched as the tom walked away, obeying the order to watch the camp as she settled down at the entrance of her den, tucking her paws underneath her chest. She wasn't going to eat, no - well, maybe later, but at the moment her stomach was so used to the starvation of leafbare despite their abundance of food from the rival clan, she wasn't fond on eating. She let out a yawn, her eyes scanning the camp as cats poured out of their dens, being called from Chaos to attend the collection of tribute. It was funny, really. They had so much prey to feed on in camp that collecting more would just lead the food at the bottom of the pile to rot. Getting more food was just pointless.

Valerie watched as Silver approached her, her body just about ready to give birth to a bundle of kits. Her brows furrowed slightly as Chaos called upon her to join the patrol, and Valerie remained poised in her spot at the entrance of her den. She drew in a breath, worried slightly. Silver wouldn't be able to join the patrol, no. Her kits would suffer and so would she. She couldn't bear it if she had an emergency and had to run. Absolutely no way, she thought as the queen queried if she could go on the patrol.

"No, Silver, you are unfit to go. If Chaos has an issue, I can explain." she spoke to the queen, looking up to her as she remained in her restful position. "Go back to the nursery and rest, unless you have any other questions."

━ 𝕴𝖛𝖔𝖗𝖞𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖕 ━━━ ☆

i. male ii. warrior
iii. 24 moons

tags; cloudstream

Ivorystep watched silently as Cloudstream jumped down from the tree, before remembering she was usually.. mute. Was she mute, truly? His brows furrowed before he gave a nonchalant smile. He chuckled lightly. "I hope that everything is alright with you. I know that those rogues will be visiting us today. Is that bothering you at all?" He took a seat, and flicked his tail - requesting her to sit to the side of him. He studied her features, trying to figure out what she was feeling - as she was, supposedly, mute.

[Binx_It]

𝓔𝓬𝓱𝓸
🐾9Moons🐾She~Cat🐾Rouge Fighter🐾Tags:Open Robin🐾

Echo watched the feline’s tail flick in annoyance, however the energy changed quickly. She was worried at first, though soon realized it was a moment of being surprised perhaps? Echo glanced around, then turning her attention to Robin. Echo hesitantly spoke, “Robin... can I trust you?” She muttered quietly under her breath, Echo wasn’t sure who to trust. Her sister Nature was in this group of rouges, however she isn’t extremely close with her. Especially since her loss of memories, from when she was a kit. She doesn’t feel right in this group, trying to find the ones she can trust. She thought for a moment, maybe because Robin lost her brother. Perhaps she felt the same, in not trusting this group?

𝓒𝓵𝓸𝓾𝓭𝓢𝓽𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓶
🐾16Moons🐾She~Cat🐾Warrior🐾Tags:IvoryStep🐾

CloudStream gazed at him, studying his features. Was he ignoring the fact her heard her speak. Or did he really not hear her? She sighed a breath of relief either way, her secret wasn’t out. She thought for a moment, wait why did she even care? She shook the though sitting next to him, her gaze to the ground. She nodded at his question, she was worried. What if they were to harm someone? Would she bother speaking up... perhaps, she glanced over to the tom. Her thoughts still on the idea if he really didn’t hear her, but if he did. Why wasn’t he questioning her, for once she found herself at a loss.

[monochromia]

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deputy ~ 32 moons ~ clan camp ~ Tags → Cedarpaw
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The large tom turned his head to look down at the apprentice, nodding gently. "Goodmorning, Cedarpaw." He knew how obvious it was that he was uneasy and uncomfortable, but he knew having an apprentice and spending time with a younger cat was necessary and vital for the good of the Clan and its future warriors. His eyes lowered and darkened, sighing. "Today's the day of the tribute." He stated sadly, his entire body starting to burn up with rage and despair. Ever since the death of their leader, he never felt like there was any hope left for the Clan. The rogues had ripped away the Clan's joy and yet they continued to terrorise them each moon. He looked into Cedarpaw's eyes with uncertainty. "We should train today, or at least hunt. The Clan's not at a good place and hasn't been for moons, and I don't want any apprentice, especially my own, to grow to become a liability to the Clan."

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rogue fighter ~ 19 moons ~ rogue camp ~ Tags → Open
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𝚖 𝚞 𝚛 𝚍 𝚎 𝚛 𝚘 𝚞 𝚜 𝚊 𝚜 𝚝 𝚑 𝚎 𝚟 𝚒 𝚘 𝚕 𝚎 𝚗 𝚌 𝚎
𝚘 𝚏 𝚊 𝚠 𝚘 𝚕 𝚏 ``
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Nature watched as Silver left, her claws unsheathing and scratching angrily at the cold rock beneath her. Why bother making friends? She knew that the cat didn't mean anything bad by it, and there was a good reason for her to leave so abruptly, but she couldn't help but let it tear away at her. She turned to look at the leader as he assembled the group that would have the joy to collect the tribute. As she wasn't chosen, she slunk towards the moor in hope of any prey she might find, or perhaps a Clan cat that had strayed too far from the camp without any backup.

[nymx]

𝐟 𝐨 𝐱 𝐩 𝐚 𝐰
form gender. - tom | rank. - apprentice | mentor. - iceblaze | age. - 11 moons |crush. - none | location. - camp | tags. kitepaw, iceblaze, honeycloud[m], birdsong[m]

foxpaw gasped with mock hurt at her words, "how could you have said that?!" he responded dramatically, "i'm wounded beyond belief!" he turned to look around before settling down to his friend. he wanted to continue on the dramatics but when he was with kitepaw it was a more genuine side of him, and he couldn't help but share his thoughts. "but really, i would if i could.. i haven't been sleeping good, since those lazy-furball rogues came into our lives. their probably laying around in their warm dens!" he hissed bitterly, before shaking his fur out. His stomach growled suddenly, and he turned to the fresh-kill pile with a frown. the rogues tribute was due today.. "we should just get rid of them once and for all, honeycloud should've stood up to them." he added turning towards where his brother and cedarpaw were talking. he realized there was no reason to turn the conversation in a bad one so he nudged his friend to look in their direction as the two talked awkwardly. "my brother is always one for words, isn't he?" he joked with a small laugh. while looking at the two he managed to catch sight of iceblaze, who was sitting down. "found her!" foxpaw called suddenly, the red tom grinned as he turned to kitepaw, "do you think birdsong would let you train and hunt with us?" he asked, "i bet you i can convince iceblaze."


𝐝 𝐨 𝐯 𝐞 𝐞 𝐲 𝐞 𝐬
form gender. - she-cat | rank. - elder | age. - 122 moons | location. - camp | tags. - birchwing

doveeyes turned her head to watch birchwing creep out from the elders den. he seemed to be chuckling to himself about something, and she smiled softly. "good morning birchwing!" she called gently to the older tom. she beckoned him over with her tail as she turned to gaze at her clanmates. "nothing like leafbare, huh?" she called, humor filling her voice. leaf-bares had always been difficult, but she had a feeling nothing was going to compare to this one. they had to provide food for their clan and the rogues, and with a sick feeling in her gut she noticed that their warriors were already beginning to starve. she reminded herself not to grab anything from the fresh-kill pile.. maybe she could hunt? her bones weren't that fragile..


𝐝 𝐞 𝐥 𝐦 𝐚 𝐧 𝐨 𝐫 𝐚
form gender. - she-cat | rank. - rogue fighter | age. - 38 moons | crush. - none | location. - rogue camp | tags. - valerie, silver, chaos[m]

delmanora watched as silver headed for the medicine den, probably to ask the she-cat if she was fit enough to go on patrol. it was obvious now that she was expecting kits, but the real question she had was who's were they? she didn't seem to be close to any tom in their little group- maybe one they had passed? she found herself going after the she-cat and heading into the medicine den. she dipped her head softly to valerie, "good morning, valerie." she greeted as she turned to silver, just able to hear the end of their exchange. "i think you should go." she interrupted, "its not like your going to kit on the way there or back, even so our camp is close enough to where valerie can get to you- should anything happen." she explained, turning to look at both she-cats as she talked, "plus, we can show that we're have additions coming to our little group. and i don't think chaos will be pleased if you skip out on this.. he called for you specifically." delmanora faked a small smile that turned into a frown, "if they try anything, i'll rip them to shreds." the frown turned to a comforting smile as she placed her tail on silver's shoulder as a comforting gesture. with no further comments coming form her she turned to walk out of the den, stopping at the entrance to turn to silver. "you coming, hun?"

[Maplejay]

𝑚𝑜𝑜𝑛𝑝𝑎𝑤
i. tom ii. med cat app iii. homosexual iv. location: breezeclan camp v. tags: swiftpaw

likewise, moonpaw missed being viewed as a 'normal' apprentice and spending time with the cats his age, especially swiftpaw. when they were kits moonpaw had assumed they would grow up together and train alongside eachother. but when he began his training as a warrior, he immediately knew it wasn't right for him. still, a part of him always wondered how life would be different had he stayed on the warrior path. he would never be able to experience providing prey for the clan, or protecting the territory, or... having a mate. the grey tom shook these thoughts away. why was he thinking about finding a mate? and besides, the rogues were terrifying. part of moonpaw, though a selfish thought, was glad he would (hopefully) never have to fight them.

"my duties?" moonpaw backtracked, thinking about the progress he was making as a medicine cat. it was more high stakes than it should be - the clan was normally... healthier. "it's going well. i have a lot more to learn from ghostbreath, though. how is your training going?" at the mention of ghostbreath, moonpaw wondered where he was and if he was supposed to be with his mentor right now. but he opted to continue talking to swiftpaw.


𝑟𝑜𝑏𝑖𝑛
i. molly ii. fighter iii. heterosexual iv. location: rogue camp v. tags: echo, chaos

robin was definitely taken aback by echo's question. trust? did anyone in this group actually trust eachother? the molly felt cautious, wondering if echo was scheming to trick her into something. robin couldn't help but to be weary of every single cat in the group. "yes, you can trust me.." the tortoiseshell molly replied, ears flicking with slight unease. she knew that she was a trustworthy cat, but she also knew better than to put trust in others - which is why robin didn't ask the question back. she didn't care if echo was 'trustworthy', because she had never fully trusted another feline besides her brother. and now was not the time to start. if anything, robin was more weary than she used to be.

hearing the booming voice of chaos, robin tried to not wince. she hated the tom. but she was too smart to show it, so she rose to her paws, assuming echo would follow, and approached the patrol.


𝑟𝑎𝑝𝑖𝑑𝑙𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡
i. tom ii. warrior iii. pansexual iv. location: breezeclan territory v. tags: open

rapidlight was in a deep crouch, his belly fur brushing the soft dirt beneath. he had the scent of a rabbit, and was stalking it patiently. there was a good chance it was small, or emaciated, but either way - prey was prey.

[ordinary people]

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tomxxxbreezeclanxxxelderxxx148 moonsxxxcrush;xxxtags; doveeyes

Unaware that he was being watched, the tom-cat was startled by a clan member's voice. Delicately, he swirled his neck around, trying to find the source. It was another elder. Birchwing began to slowing approach her, his paws dragging across the frozen dirt as he glanced across the she-cats face. What was her name again? He definitely knew it but that information, like many other has escaped him when he needed it most. "Good morning" he replied politely, positioned on the feline's left, eyes following to where hers has wondered. Scoffing, he stared aimlessly, fixed on a crushed leaf. "It's never been easy, leaf-bare. I've only seen it this bad once, when I was a kit. These degenerates don't aid things" he scoffed at the thought of the rouges. "We wouldn't allow ourselves to be pushed around like this in my day. If I was any younger..." Birch was unable to finish his sentence, his tail flicking in frustration.


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she-catxxxroguexxxfighterxxx24 moonsxxxcrush;xxxtags;

Sphynx carried on grooming herself as Chaos spoke, haphazardly listening. However, she paused for a moment, face still close to her fur but ears pricked as she heard the leader list rouge names that would accompany him. Hers was not one of them. Collecting tribute was nothing new and it got old quickly but she found slight offence to not be asked to join. Taking a distasteful glance in the direction of the fallen log, the fighter stalked away towards the moor.

[eudai]

━ 𝖛𝖆𝖑𝖊𝖗𝖎𝖊 ━━━ ☆

i. female ii. healer
iii. 46 moons

tags; silver,
delmanora

With a raised brow, Valerie stared at Delmanora. Her face remained stony as she looked over the molly's pelt, noting her small size and striking blue eyes. She could sense the she-cat's taunting demeanor, and Valerie fell mute as the other cat spoke. She drew in a breath, and let it out in the expense of a sigh. She moved to look over Silver, noting her bulging stomach and how sensitive it must've been. She was dazed that another cat could think that the queen was able to take part in the group's duties, as any aggressive movement would most definitely affect the kits. She wondered if there would be a stillborn, or multiple, if Silver went on this patrol. The cat's were ruthless, and so were their movements.

"Step back, Delmanora. This is in no way your place to speak." she said monotonously, a hiss lacing her tone. "Your training in this field is nonexistant, and so is your knowledge."

Valerie turned to Silver, arising from her resting position as she took a seat. She lapped at her chest to cool herself down, to maintain her calm demeanor. Instantly she felt better, drawing in a breath as she met Silver's eyes. The worry in the molly's eyes swam vigorously, and Valerie understood why. Valerie was also curious about the kit's father, but she didn't dare ask.

"Silver, I guess that you can join the patrol, but you can't take any vigorous action. It will damage your kit's, and possibly you." she spoke gently, the inky molly's tail flicking. "See if someone can chaperone you, if you want to be safer."

━ 𝕴𝖛𝖔𝖗𝖞𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖕 ━━━ ☆

i. male ii. warrior
iii. 24 moons

tags; cloudstream

Ivorystep waited to see if she would respond with words, but she most definitely did not. He guessed that was expected - maybe she had some anxiety about talking with others. He didn't mind, and he found it interesting speaking to the she-cat; even if the conversation was a bit one-way.

"Yeah, I'm not too fond about the rogues either. I don't really trust many cats here either, simply because some of them have moved over into the group." he sighed, looking away. "They're taking tribute today and we hardly have anything. I will fight for my rights, and for Breezeclan, but I must admit I am fearful." he paused, looking at his paws, before looking at the she-cat and smiling. "But everything will be alright! Breezeclan will prevail, don't you agree?"

[[kat]]

✩ Glintfur

30 moons ; molly ; breezeclan warrior ; apprentice: dawnpaw ; tags: brightpaw, dawnpaw
location: breezeclan camp

Glintfur purred softly at Brightpaw and pushed the rabbit toward the apprentice in order to let her have the first bite. Glancing over at the apprentices' den, she saw her own apprentice Dawnpaw emerge, looking a little less than stellar. In fact, she looked quite anxious. Deciding that she would distract the young molly by taking her out to train later, she called her over.
"Dawnpaw! Why don't you come eat? I was just sharing with Brightpaw, here." Glintfur decided she would let Brightpaw and Dawnpaw share the rabbit alone. The younger cats needed to eat and grow strong, if they were ever going to stop these rogues.


ଘ Eaglepaw

8 moons ; tom ; breezeclan apprentice ; mentor: stoatleaf ; tags: stoatleaf, birdsong
location: breezeclan camp

Eaglepaw dipped his head politely to Stoatleaf as she greeted him. He had always enjoyed his mentor's presence- she was quite the calming figure through the darkness that gripped BreezeClan with its claws right now. He didn't mind waiting for the two older cats to finish talking, but he felt a little awkward just sitting there while they did. He stared at his paws and flexed his claws in and out silently.

☾ Silver

27 moons ; molly ; rogue queen ; tags: valerie, delmanora
location: rogue camp

Relief flashed through Silver’s pelt when Valerie denied her being able to go on the patrol. She knew she would be alright physically, but she was unsure if she would be able to face Rapidlight. If he saw her, he’d know instantly, and she knew he’d want to be around to father the kits. Her heart ached- she wanted him to be around too, but as things stood right now, it simply wasn’t possible. It would be safer if he didn’t know, and if she kept the kits’ half-blood past secret from the rogues.
All of this relief was short-lived, however, as Delmanora padded into the healer’s den and said it would be better if Silver went. Her ears flattened as the other molly spoke- if she refused now, Delmanora would certainly report it to Chaos, and suspicion would be placed on her. Suspicion that she really didn’t need right now.
Anxiously, she turned to Valerie.
“Erm, I guess I’ll go. I’ll be careful with myself... won’t get into anything strenuous, you know? And, I’ll stick with Delmanora,” she mewed, trotting carefully to the other molly’s side, “If that’s okay with you, of course.” she muttered to her. Not waiting for an answer, she straightened herself and exited the den, fear rippling through her fur. Doing her best not to show her nervousness, she held her head high and joined the gathering patrol.

[Binx_It]

𝓔𝓬𝓱𝓸
🐾9Moons🐾She~Cat🐾Rouge Fighter🐾Tags:Chaos Robin🐾

Echo waited patiently, her heart starting to speed up. Did she perhaps say the wrong this? When the She cat spoke, Echo calmed. She let out a sigh of relief, she was worried at first. If she could trust Robin that meant that perhaps life wouldn’t be so terrible? Echos fur shot up when she heard Chaos’s voice, her ears flattened. She was terrified of the tom cat, which he probably knew. She only obeyed because of her fear, she did not believe in the cruel ways of this rouge group. She stood following close behind Robin, trying not to look to frightened.


𝓒𝓵𝓸𝓾𝓭𝓢𝓽𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓶
🐾16Moons🐾She~Cat🐾Warrior🐾Tags:IvoryStep🐾

CloudStream thought about his words carefully, her mind trailing off. No longer on her talking, but now on the rouges. He was right some cats did leave to join, so trust wasn’t something easily given. She nodded in agreement to his question. She agreed, they’d make it through this even if it would be difficult. Her tail flicked anxiously, as if she knew they’d be here soon. Her ears flattening again, glancing to the tom. After thinking about it, the last cat who stood up to the rouges was killed. Her expression showed concern, she didn’t want to loose another clan mate. Especially one whom was so devoted to his clan, she thought for a moment before making a decision.

[eudai]

━ 𝖛𝖆𝖑𝖊𝖗𝖎𝖊 ━━━ ☆

i. female ii. healer
iii. 46 moons

tags; silver,
delmanora

With a raised brow, Valerie stared at Delmanora. Her face remained stony as she looked over the molly's pelt, noting her small size and striking blue eyes. She could sense the she-cat's taunting demeanor, and Valerie fell mute as the other cat spoke. She drew in a breath, and let it out in the expense of a sigh. She moved to look over Silver, noting her bulging stomach and how sensitive it must've been. She was dazed that another cat could think that the queen was able to take part in the group's duties, as any aggressive movement would most definitely affect the kits. She wondered if there would be a stillborn, or multiple, if Silver went on this patrol. The cat's were ruthless, and so were their movements.

"Step back, Delmanora. This is in no way your place to speak." she said monotonously, a hiss lacing her tone. "Your training in this field is nonexistant, and so is your knowledge."

Valerie turned to Silver, arising from her resting position as she took a seat. She lapped at her chest to cool herself down, to maintain her calm demeanor. Instantly she felt better, drawing in a breath as she met Silver's eyes. The worry in the molly's eyes swam vigorously, and Valerie understood why. Valerie was also curious about the kit's father, but she didn't dare ask.

"Silver, I guess that you can join the patrol, but you can't take any vigorous action. It will damage your kit's, and possibly you." she spoke gently, the inky molly's tail flicking. "See if someone can chaperone you, if you want to be safer."

━ 𝕴𝖛𝖔𝖗𝖞𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖕 ━━━ ☆

i. male ii. warrior
iii. 24 moons

tags; cloudstream

Ivorystep wondered if the she-cat would speak, but no, she didn't. It confused him. Did she not like him? Was she wary of him? He hoped not. He didn't want to give off that vibe to the molly, especially since he say her speaking before. He drew in a breath, looking away and staring at the sun as it began to rise in the sky, the sunset's pastels streaking the sky. His eyes flickered down to his paws, then back to Cloudstream.

"Now uh.. Cloudstream right?" he paused, studying her features, "Are you uncomfortable speaking with others.. or just me? I can speak to you alone if you need. If you feel unsafe about staying in came during tribute, I guess we can go out if you'd like." He sighed. "I just don't want you to feel uncomfortable."