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Post by Tilly on Feb 26, 2008 19:53:43 GMT -5
The ebony leader approached the medicine cat den slowly, forcing herself ot take every step closer. She was naturally a healthy cat, yet neither she nor Twilightsong could explain her sudden exhaustion. He had been making sure she was sleeping more, but she would wake up and be just as tired. Her bones hurt. It was odd. Out of the corner of her mind, she felt that she knew this but from where, she knew not.
"Ripplestream, are you here?" She called into the dim den, silver eyes examining the den for her loyal medicine cat. Midnightstar fought the strong urge to flee, pretending that nothing was wrong and get back to her leaderly duties. As it was, she has sent Twilightsong in her place to the most recent gathering because she had been feeling horrible and she slept the entire time until her beloved mate had returned and awoken her.
"I believe something is wrong." She explained. The ebony leader looked extremely tense and tired, not to mention worried. Praying that the medicine cat was indeed there and not training her apprentice or hunting, she waited impatiently for the she-cat's response.
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Post by </cloudii> on Feb 26, 2008 20:04:41 GMT -5
Ripplestream stuck her head out of the den as she heard a voice calling her. It was Midnightstar. She smiled at her leader and asked politely, "Yes, okay, could you tell me what's wrong? Like how do you feel...bellyache, daily exhaustion...?" The medicine cat couldn't do anything until Midnightstar at least gave her some guidelines. She scented the air and found something different in the ebony she-cat's scent. Was...that...kits? She decided to wait for Midnightstar's reply, hoping it wasn't, but the silver she-cat was sure, almost.
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Post by Tilly on Feb 26, 2008 20:09:02 GMT -5
The regal leader adopted an embarrassed look, quite odd for her. Resisting the urge to shuffle her feet, she glanced around to make sure that no one was watching. "Well. I've been feeling so exhausted lately. I mean, I even sent Twilightsong instead of me to the gathering, I was so tired. I'm slightly sore, like my bones and my joints and everything. Twilightsong's been taking over much of my duties, I keep falling asleep. I sleep for ten hours, wake up move, maybe go get some lunch, then I go right back to sleep. I've never this way before, and I'm a reasonably healthy cat. So tell me, what is wrong with me?" She explained quickly in a low voice. She maintained the abashed look, glad that the medicine cat coould not see her slight blush underneath her black fur. She and her mate had been doing a bit of fooling around lately...
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Post by </cloudii> on Feb 26, 2008 20:19:00 GMT -5
ooc - 'fooling around' xD
Just as I though, Ripplestream nodded, half smiling. "Well, Midnightstar," she faked a cough to hide her growing smile. "I'd say you're...expecting kits!" The silver-blue she-cat twitched her whiskers. Then her expression was serious, "Twilightsong's the father, isn't he? But you two..." she trailed off, her ears growing hot with guilt. It was the same with Shadowfire and herself...
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Post by Tilly on Feb 26, 2008 20:26:04 GMT -5
(I know, right? Can't you just imagine it? Or rather..don't. But it's funny, nonetheless. lol)
The ebony leader was, for once in her life, at a complete loss for words. She blinked owlishly at the blue-gray medicine cat, unsure of if she had heard her correctly. After another moment or two of owlish blinking, and stunned silence, she finally spoke. "Kits? Are you sure? Are you sure it couldn't be just a bug or something? Don't you need to do tests or something?" She asked desperately, still attempting to find out what happened to her intelligent brain synapses. They had apparently gone on vacation, as she could do nothing but mumble 'kits' under her breath.
The normally calm-and-in-charge leader was unsettled and it showed. However, after several long minutes of attempting to get used to the idea of her being a mother again, a soft smile finally appeared. "Kits, eh?" She asked rhetorically, her gaze distant. At Ripplestream's question, the leader's gaze focused once more. The abashed look appeared once more, as she scuffed at the floor slightly. "Well, um, yes he is the father. And yes, we are together. I'm planning to make an announcement about it at the High Rock." Midnightstar replied calmly, not in control of herself once more.
(Check High Rock. After you post, 'course.)
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Post by </cloudii> on Feb 27, 2008 1:36:42 GMT -5
ooc - *nods*
Ripplestream stared at Midnightstar. Wasn't the Clan leader even a little worried? Resting her tail lightly on her leader's shoulder, she noticed the she-cat's embarrassment and flicked her ears. Then she remembered her duty as a medicine cat and meowed quietly, "Don't worry," she assured her leader, "Everything will be fine - I'll make sure of that." She had a tentative look on her face, "A-and I'm sure Twilightsong...will be a great father," she narrowed her eyes in slight amusement as she remembered him and Nightfrost as kits, hiding her herbs around the camp. The medicine cat disappeared to get some borage and came back a moment later, and lay the herbs in front of Midnightstar. "Here you go, the borage will help your milk supply. I know you haven't had kits for too long, but it will help your milk flow when the kits do come."
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Post by Tilly on Feb 27, 2008 17:54:09 GMT -5
Midnightstar eyed the herbs before her warily, half-expecting them to leap out and bite her nose or something. She shook her head, before looking at her medicine cat. "Uh...thank you." She stated awkwardly. Of course, this new development led to all sorts of problems. She was certainly not going to continue to lead the stressful life of a leader as she grew closer to her due date (she had no doubt in her mind that Ripplestream would have cats hold her down in bed). Twilightsong would also have to know, as thye would need to discuss what in the world they were going to do about the leader position. The leader supposed that her deputy and mate would be more than happy to take over the leader position temporarily until their kits were not quite so dependent on her. Still, the issue needed discussion.
(Note: No one actually knows about Middy's first litter of kits (Silversun and Spottedsun), and she has also banned it from her memory. Just an FYI. ^^)
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Post by </cloudii> on Feb 28, 2008 0:19:54 GMT -5
ooc - Yup, you told me that ^-^
Ripplestream nodded politely and her amber-green eyes flickered from side to side, not knowing what to say. She began to look at Midnightstar in different ways; an expectant mother, a leader not knowing what to do...
Swallowsong limped into Ripplestream's den, looking around. "Ripplestream, could you please help me take out this thor---" Her clear amber eyes were confused as she saw her ebony pelted leader in the shadows of the den, eating...borage? Hmm, don't queens eat that disgusting stuff? she wrinkled her nose slightly. Twitching her ears, the tabby dismissed the thought, it was probably a different herb anyhow. She dipped her head and turned back to Ripplestream and held out her paw. "Please?"
The silver furred medicine cat glanced at Midinightstar, eating the borage and turned to Swallowsong, "Of course, just hold still for a moment." She gripped the thick thorn between her teeth and tugged fiercely. She spat out the thorn and gave the she-cat's paw a few quick licks. "There you go, gone." She smiled and indicated with the tip of her tail that right now was not exactly a good time for her to be there.
Swallowsong thanked Ripplestream and made her way out of the den. Perhaps Midnightstar was going somewhere. Whatever, it was none of her business anyways...
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Post by Kiri-chan on Feb 28, 2008 18:23:08 GMT -5
(yay! Tilly said I could join ze party! *drags Twi over* muwhahaha)
Twilightsong gripped the tails of the three mice he was carrying tighter as he stepped into the camp. He'd had his paws full keeping Midnightstar off her paws. It wasn't like it was very hard as she kept falling over tired most of the time, but for the brief windows when she was awake, she would attempt to resume her leaderly duties. Twilightsong would have his paws full doing all he could to keep her distracted until she was too tired to care who was in charge so long as she got some sleep.
Dropping his catch on the pile, he selected a nice fat squirrel and carried it over to Midnightstar's cave. "Midnightstar? I brought you breakfast..." Looking around he at once noticed she wasn't there. NOT GOOD! Wheeling around he darted out of her den and sharply scanned the camp. He nearly fainted in relief to see she was in Ripplestream's cave. Returning the squirrel to the pile temporarily, Twilightsong trotted over.
"Hello Swallowsong, Ripplestream, Midnightstar." He greeting the ladies politely. His eyes showed his concern at seeing Midnightstar in the Medicine Cat's den, but he was relieved she'd finally gone to see her. "Midnightstar, I brought you some breakfast if you're ready to eat." He said, noticing some herbs at her feet that undoubtedly Ripplestream meant for her to eat. Not knowing what they were, he was oblivious to the news. "Well, once you've finished those I mean..." He said, trying to be tactful before looking away so she wouldn't have to worry about eating with an audience.
Tilting his ear slightly at Midnightstar, Twilightsong siddled over to the Medicine Cat and whispered to Ripplestream. "Do you know what's wrong with her?" He was attempting to hide from Midnightstar that he was asking about her and pretended to be taking immense interest in a shelf nearby that was holding some yarrow and marigold. His tone conveyed he was very worried and feared it was bad news.
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Post by Tilly on Feb 28, 2008 18:46:57 GMT -5
The herbs that she hadn't managed to eat were still at her feet. Making a mental note to grab them when she left, the leader bowed her head in greeting to Swallowsong as she entered. Silver eyes watched contemplatively as the medicine cat quickly removed the thorn from the warrior's paw and sent her on her way. Midnightstar pretended not to see the worried look Ripplestream flashed here, before opening her mouth to speak.
"Tha-" She began, only to shut her mouth quickly when her deputy and mate appeared, with mice in his grasp. The ebony cat smiled tentatively, half-expecting him to question why she wasn't in her den, as she had been when he'd left. Luckily, he didn't seem to notice the herbs in front of her, or begin the interrogation. She shot him a shy smile, trying to make it so her medicine cat couldn't see. The den was small but well-lit, so the chances were slim but she could try anyways.
"Twilightsong." She returned the greeting politely, but only a little bit of warmth in her voice. Her eyes had softened infinitesimally, making her look worlds younger and not quite so stern. Attempting to be sly, Midnightstar pushed the remaining borage to her other side, out of Twilightsong's range of sight. Unfortunately, the tom had a tendency to notice things, but also be rather dense. So there was a fifty-fifty shot of him figuring out what was going on. A slight smile quirked her lips when she heard Twilightsong's whispered words to Ripplestream, but Midnightstar pretended to ignore it.
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Post by </cloudii> on Feb 29, 2008 0:50:20 GMT -5
Ripplestream smiled warmly at Twilightsong and though her expression was serious, she allowed a little bit of warmth into her voice as she murmured, "Kits." Flicking the deputy's shoulder with her tail, the medicine cat growled slightly, so that no cat could hear her. It wasn't fair. A leader could have kits with the deputy, but a medicine cat couldn't. She had known that ever since she committed to caring for her Clan mates, but she loved Shadowfire so much...
Suddenly, anger and annoyance pulsed through her veins, then she pushed it away. She should be happy for Midnightstar and Twilightsong. "Congratulations," she managed a smile and tried to keep her voice light. She leaned over to Twilightsong and whispered, "Take good care of her," she twitched her tail.
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Post by Kiri-chan on Mar 1, 2008 22:55:08 GMT -5
Twilightsong looked over and saw the little smile Midnightstar was giving him and it threw him off a little when he noticed the odd look on her face. She looked... relaxed or something. Not that she was stiff or something, but... she was different. Hmm. Must be the herbs she ate. He thought to himself as he nodded in return to his leader and mate's greeting.
"Kits."
When Ripplestream spoke, Twilightsong was still distracted by the delicate curve of Midnightstar's neck and as a result he wasn't quite paying attention to her response. Twilightsong nodded at her, somewhat distracted.
"So, she'll get better soon right?" He asked Ripplestream as he turned to look at the Medicine Cat. She brushed her tail against his shoulder and congratulated him. Confused at why she'd be congratulation him, Twilightsong did a double take at her as it suddenly registered what she'd said.
"K-k-k-kits?" He stammered. "D-did y-you say k-k-k-kkits?" He stuttered at her as she told him to take good care of Midnightstar. Standing up quickly he looked back over at Midnightstar with a look similiar to terror and shock. "You, I, us, we, we're pa-parents? I, oh, oh my..." He said weakly before his eyes rolled up into his head and he fainted, wilting to the floor in one large furry heap.
(hahaha! I couldn't resist, the big baby. lol dont worry, he'll wake up quick. xD )
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Post by </cloudii> on Mar 2, 2008 14:47:05 GMT -5
ooc - *pats Kiriash's head* Bit out of control, are we? xD
Ripplestream shot a glance at her leader. The medicine cat could barely contain her laughter. Grinning she went over to dip some moss into a puddle of cool water and dripped it onto the deputy's head. She left Twilightsong and Midnightstar, walking out of the den. She needed to be alone for a little while. Her grin and the amusement flickering in her eyes had vanished, leaving behind a strange longing.
Slipping out of the camp entrance, making sure no one saw her, the silver-blue she-cat climbed up a tree and sat on a branch, letting out a long sigh. Her amber-green eyes were searching along the StormClan border, hoping to see the lean black shape of the cat she loved.
ooc - She'll come back in a bit, and sorry about the shortness of my post ><
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Post by Tilly on Mar 3, 2008 17:20:50 GMT -5
Thanks for leaving me stranded, Ripplesream.
Midnightstar thought wryly, turning to her unconscious mate. Deciding that it was better for him to wake up on his own (with Ripplestream's help), she wrapped her tail around her legs and sat down primly near his head. And while she waited for the silly unconscious tom to stir, she would figure out what they were going to do first. She was obviously nervous, but praying that Twilightsong wasn't against being a dadddy, it should be able to work out.
Judging by her clan's response when she had sent the deputy instead of herself to the Gathering, they would be fine with following him until the kits were older and she could retake control. Midnightstar already knew that her deputy would make a fine leader, judging by his clear head and stubborness. That part would be no problem. Twilightsong would also be able to keep things under control if the worst came to past. It had also been clear that the other leaders didn't mind him taking her place a lot more often.
Deciding that her mate had been unconscious for long enough, Midnightstar flicked the tip of her tail under his sensitive nose playfully. "Twilightsong." She purred out quietly into his ear, her own ebony ears twitching in amusement. She licked the tip of his triangular ear with her rough tongue lightly, purring softly. Come on, you. Wake up. She thought, twitching her tail under his nose in an effort to wake him up.
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Post by Kiri-chan on Mar 6, 2008 14:15:18 GMT -5
(eepies, sorry Tilly *hides her frying pan of doom* xD )
A tickling sensation on his nose wouldn't stop. tickle tickle tickle Wiggling his nose a little, Twilightsong slowly started to come around. What is on my nose? He asked himself and twitched his nose again. It's making me want to-to-to "AH-choo!" He suddenly sneezed as he pulled his head back and sat up on his front legs. Shaking his head, he blinked and looked around. Hey, why do I feel wet? Pawing his head, he pulled it back and frowned in confusion at the water on his face. Uh. okay... is it leaking in here? Wait. Where's in here?
Giving a small startled meow of confusion, Twilightsong rapidly looked around before realizing he was in the medicine cat's den. He then remembered why he was there upon seeing Midnightstar sitting next to him. Leaping to his paws he tried to pull off a 'I didn't really faint, I was just relaxing' act by pawing his fur back into place, but he knew she'd never buy it. Wow. That was EMBARASSING. He thought to himself and hoped Midnightstar didn't think he was an idiot.
"Uh wow. Um so we're gonna be parents..." He said, feeling awkward still at him having passed out and the fact he was going to be a daddy soon. Smiling shyly over at Midnightstar he padded over and sniffed her carefully before bringing up a paw to touch her side gently. "Uh s-s-so you um fe-feel them yet?" He asked nervously, as it touching her side might have deathly consequences. "Hey wait! You shouldn't be on your paws! You're you you need rest, yes. And and food! Lots of food. And sleep. Yeah come on, no wait, maybe I should carry you, you shouldn't be up walking around you know. You might might trip or something!" He said, suddenly getting overly protective and eyeing the cave as if expecting something dangerous to suddenly spring out of the bins of herbs and assault Midnightstar.
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