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OOC: OK short posts are cool XD

Both Frostapaw and Fallclaw looked up to Runningfoot " Whats up?" Fallclaw asked he knew that Frostpaw did not feel like talking at this momment in time looking away the wind gave his back a chill " Can we talk about this on the way to camp?" Fallclaw addded he hated to be out in the could unlike Frostpaw who seemed to like it where he was at this time of life. Frostpaw let out a sigh at what Fallclaw had said he was greatfull not having to talk but he did feel like going back to a camp looking over to Runningfoot he said " Yea i'd rather go"

Runningfoot sighed inwardly, these cats obviously didn't exactly like to be on this patrol.
'I should have found a more eager patrol in camp...' He thought. But he had to admit, if he were a cat with a thinner pelt like theirs he would probably be eager to get back to their warm dens as well.
But just the reasonable cold couldn't be the only thing that was driving their eagerness to return home.
It was late and Runningfoot was also tired, so he shrugged off his suspicions just as quickly and easily he would an enemy warrior.
"Fine, lets get moving. These parts aren't cat-friendly, not at this time of night. Keep watch, there'll be badgers and such out and about." He growled.

Ooc:// Waht'd I miss?

OOC; A lot... Perhaps it'd be best if you go back one page and just skim through the posts. I know that doesn't sound nice of me, but I really don't want to sum it all up right now. I'm low on muse as it is without trying to explain stuff to people at the moment...

Ooc:// Okay but are they talking cause it's a gathering?

OOC: No...

The cold air had blown past Fallclaws pelt giving him a chill that had gone all the way done his spine Runningfoot was right it was not safe to be out at this time of night when there could be a Badger or anything out at this time letting out quick moan he said" Thanks" Fallclaw mutterd as he beagn to follow Runningfoot before asking " What was the news that you wanted to tell us anyway?" he said before looking to the side Frostpaw was up front he wanted to go somewhere ad fast maybe becasue it was due to how he had made Gladestream cry or somthing Fallclaw was not good at reading facial expressions and soon gave up even wanting to know what Frostpaw was thinking.

OOC: I know its short and all but i could not do much
G'reth--> Its not a gathering Frostpaw went to Windclan and all his older brother is Fallclaw. Runningfoot had taken them to Riverclan wich is where Gladepaw who is now Gladestream is at. OK then Runningfoot had gone somewhere with a Riverclan cat and began to talk about somthing that i do not know about XDD but Frostpaw had made Gldaestream cry for not saying somthing that he wanted to say and all this other stuff but really other than that there is nothing else that you missed..... I think.

Runningfoot raced alongside the young tom, he brushed his pelt closer to the small apprentice to share body heat. It was getting cold and he had to look after a potential clan-mate right?
"Well the good news is that RiverClan will allow WindClan to use the river to drink and Whisperstar is considering our leader's request of a few hunting rights past the river in a few areas of the marshes.

Thats what we were discussing obviously. Whisperstar accepted to the river only because recently ShadowClan attacked us and we lost the bits of territory near the safer parts of the gorge that allow us to go down the rocks safely to drink. And Whisperstar may be fierce, but she is very kind and understanding all the same.

Now the bad news is that WindClan may have to share prey with RiverClan, because ShadowClan has apparently been pressing on the little bit of RiverClan territory they can get at. That means quiet frequent visits to the RiverClan border or camp. I'm guessing our leader may want to speak to Whisperstar perhaps in the next few sunrises. I don't mean you two will have to accompany me or any other cats to the RiverClan lands, but it may be possible in the near future considering out low numbers and also keeping in mind the state of WindClan against ShadowClan... We've been driven out once and at this moment... We aren't exactly able to defend our selves in a battle any bigger than a border fight." Runningfoot continued to run along side Frostpaw until his legs became a bit heavy with exhaustion. He slowed down to an easy walk to regain his energy and breath. He was reaching the age when he'll have to retire to the Elder's den in a few moons or so.

Frostpaw could tell that Runningfoot was getting tired and he was to he was walking or standing on his feet for a while now and he wanted to sit down but he knew that there where Badgers around letting out a sigh he slowed his pace saying " So we have to share your border and prey in return we can go down to the lake to drink?" in a sad tone he hated having to share things with riverclan not becasue he did not like them but he knew he was bound to bump into Gladestream soon. " If i was still in thunderclan i would not have to wrry about this kind of stuff" frostpaw thought to himself as he looked behind to see Fallclaw pacing himself as well he was not as old as Fallclaw but he was getting tired to " Where almost there guys not much longer.... i think" Frostpaw commented as he looked to the side of the forest to see if there where any badgers around at this time.

" Thats easy for you to say Frostpaw your still a Kit pretty much" shouted Fallclaw from the back of the group " I am not a kit i am almost a warrior!" Frostpaw shouted back he hated to be called a kit it made him feel small and worthless whenever that word was said it might have been better when he was a kit but he was almost a warrior now and felt so much hate for the word Kit. Fallclaw was caught of by Frostpaws tone of voice he shouted in an angry tone nbut at the same time sad " He is thinking of that riverclan girl probley" Thought the pale Tom to himself as he kept walking in a faster pace soon letting out a sigh Fallclaw said " Sorry never ment to hit a raw nerve" while walking up to Runningfoot asking " Do you think the clan leader will let Frostpaw stay in Riverclan or send him back to Thunderclan?" in a worried tone he knew that frostpaw could not go back to Thunderclan without some sort of punnishment but if he did not go back what might Thunderclan think?

GRRR writers block and i was doing so good in the pages before

OOC: I think you've really improved Haro! Your doing awesomely!

Runningfoot turned to Fallclaw, he had a bit of a puzzled look on his face at the question he was faced with now. It wasn't a question that needed a straight out answer, but it was one that the only answer to was one with compassion and comfort. And Runningfoot never truly ever had a chance to feel either one of those.

"Well..." Runningfoot truly had no idea how to answer but to give Fallclaw an answer, but with that knowing it wasn't going to give the young warrior any new information that would be reassuring really... "Well, it's not for me to say... It's the leader's choice, and that can be a very different choice than what we might hope for but, we just have to stay strong and hope for the best!" Runningfoot felt immediatly embarrassed for some odd reason and turned away from the younger warrior, and trudged on ahead.

'I sounded like his mother there! Like a total she-cat! Man.. I've been hanging around she-cats for too long, I'm beginning to act like one! WindClan queens really need to start giving WindClan a few toms!' He thought despairingly.

OOC: Really thanks XD

Bic:/ Fallclaw let out a sigh " Poor frostpaw if he does not get into the clan what are we going to do?" the meduim sized tom thought to himself as he kept walking and looking to the side for any sign of danger " what can i do to get jim in the clan" he mutterd to himself as his pace soon picked up " this is going to cost me a paw and a ear" was the last thing that Fallclaw said to himself as he soon looked back up to the dark path they where on his eyes glowing green and began to adjust to the darkness that was infront of him the only thing he could really see without haveing to struggle was Frostpaws white Body " Wow we are like the brightest cats out here" Mumbled Fallclaw. Frostpaw had heard most of the things that Fallclaw was saying he had no idea what he was going to say at this point but he was right he can't just go back to Thunderclan if he is not accepted and who knows what Firestar might do to him if he went back " Please let me in Windclan" Mutterds Frostpaw as he let out a sigh his breath visable in the night air.

" Why is it getting so dark so fast?l " thought Frostpaw to himself as he kept walking pausing every few minutes to sniff the air for a scent of BAdger or anything that might seem to pose a threat to the three cats that where walking through the dark " Today is not my best day that is all i can say" mummbled frostpaw as his pace slowed down he was getting tired and knew he could not keep on walking this long "mabey where already at the clan" he said trying to cheer himself up and stay postive but soon Gladestream poped into his head causeing him to think " Is gladestream ok? i hope i did the right thing"

Runningfoot lifted his nose to the air, 'Badger!' He thought almost immediatly. He crouched down in a defensive stance and hissed towards the others.

"Badger!" He growled. He leaped into the darkness turning from side to side to sniff the air. It was close, but his old eyes were still adjusting to the light when a large animal barreled into his side.
Runningfoot gritted his teeth as the pain coursed through him, the beast had the old warrior in his jaws and was crunching down hard on his side. Runningfoot went limp and the badger threw the tabby tom across the clearing. Runningfoot was lucky that he landed on some soft moss and only had a single deep wound in his flanks where the badger had bit down.
He clawed at the moss to stand himself up, Runningfoot took a flying leap at the badger and landed attached to the side of it's face. The old warrior thought of his clan-mates first always, so he began scratching at the badger's eyes and then shouted to Fallclaw.

"Fallclaw! Take Frostpaw and get out of here! Go back to camp, leave me here! One of us needs to return with RiverClan's reply, and I'm too old to survive this fight. But I still have strength enough to fight it off, the camp is far and I doubt the badger will follow your scent as far as there!" Runningfoot gasped as a large claw hooked itself in the old warrior's ear. He screeched in pain and bit down on the paw that threatened to crush his head.
"JUST GO!" He snarled at his clan-mates that still wouldn't budge. If they fought with him, they'd all die and then WindClan would be hopeless.

OOC: Noooo runningfoot might die he was so cool

BiC:/ The Badger had caught Both Frostpaw and Fallclaw of guard Fallclaw was in shock he knew that runningfoot was to old to fight this badger and live " Don't die!" he shouted as he turned to Frostpaw who was staring at the badger his eyes where wide ipen and filled with Fear Frostpaw had never seen a badger up close but he knew what they could do " Frostpaw come on!" Shouted Fallclaw as he began to run past his little brother heading deeper into the woods heading to the camp " Stay alive!" Shouted Frostpaw as he turned and ran his legs pumping blood to his heart he was panting he did not want anyone to die but they all knew that Runningfoot was to old to survive the fight Frostpaws heart was pumping blood faster than he was running to catch up to Fallclaw " wow he's faster than i thought" Frostpaw said to himself as he moved out the way of a tree branch that had fallen off a tree from Fallclaw running past it.

" Where is he?" Fallclaw shouted as he paused to turn around to look for frostpaw who could be seen running through the forest towards him " Come on where almost there we ave to get help for Runnningfoot" Fallclaw said as he turned back to began running this time Frostpaw was right behind him panting with each step fallclaw could soon see the Windclan entrance in fron of them " Where here" Frostpaw shouted as he ran past Fallclaw into the camp Cats staring at them Fallclaw came running in to towards there leaders den panting he said " R-R-R-Runningfoot is fighting a badger and we have to help him now!" at the top of his lings as he looked back to frostpaw who was sitting outside the Leaders Den hidden by the caves corner. Frostpaw was looking away thinking " He's not going to make it he won't be able to fight that thing for much longer" to himself as he let out a sigh.

OOC: There isn't a WindClan leader So you'll probably just have to pretend there is one, lol.

Runningfoot snarled in rage, and gaged and coughed as the life was squeezed out of him. The enraged badger had now pinned the wheezing warrior down, hot steamy breath licking at Runningfoot's skin and fur. The death blow was near, Runningfoot went limp immediatly. He knew it was his time... yet he did not hear the whispers of his ancestors come to take him to silverpelt that stretched out above.
As a WindClan warrior he slept under the stars almost every night, his loyalty to his clan was even greater with his closeness to the starry ancestors. Could not even StarClan pass this large animal to get to their dying companion? Runningfoot did not panic, they knew he would come... They had to! But even as the seconds of his death drew nearer he felt nothing, the badger lingered over the warrior. Jaws just in reach of the warrior's throat. But the killing blow did not come. The badger looked a bit puzzled actually!
"Go on, kill me you big brute!" Runningfoot mewed, his breath coming in deep rasps. The badger only gazed at him, clueless as to what to do. The other animal had probably expected at least some feeble movement from the old warrior, not for the opponent to give up and welcome his death. This behavior was foreign to the dumb animal, he knew not of ancestors and loyalty and how becoming older made this warrior wiser and ready to die any way. But right now, the situation was in Runningfoot's hands. He was the decider of his death.
'So StarClan does watch me, they are wiser than even I... They give all cats a choice. I've welcomed my fate, making me worthy of StarClan. But yet they give me power to choose, whether I'd like to continue life and discover even newer things... or to roll over and die and have no power over the changes of the living world.' Runningfoot understood completely, only... he was sure his thoughts only made sense to him and would confuse others greatly.
"Go away you large animal, you will not claim the life of this senile old tom today!" He spoke forcefully but calm. The animal gazed deep into this tabbies golden eyes and lifted his paws off the cat. Runningfoot was inwardly surprised but he showed no emotion. Instead he crawled to his feet slowly and walked away, exhausted. He could hear the slow steps of the badger leaving the clearing.
Runningfoot looked to the skies and murmurred, "StarClan, thank you... I will continue to serve you, to make up for what you have done for me today..."

The tabby tom strolled into the camp, the uproar around him did not surprise him.. Or rather he was too tired to care. He only bore sore muscles and bite-marks on his flanks, nothing that would not heal with a little sleep and proper treatment.
"Woah... Now this has been a day..." He bellowed satisfied, he came up behind Fallclaw stealthily and cuffed him on the ear with an aching paw. Runningfoot rolled out over onto his side, he didn't want to move, only to sleep for an eternity. But that couldn't yet happen, the Leader must know of Whisperstar's reply.

OOC: Hah! You guys thought he was gonna die! Not yet... maybe later, I didn't feel like killing off a cat when ya' don't even know much about the old guy! He is indeed awesome I just think he should get a chance to fight off ShadowClan a few days, before StarClan can take him in with open paws and honor his loyalty.

OOC:O_O oh wow i did not see that coming Nice one XD who is going to be the leader then?

" Whoa Runningfoot your alive?!" Fallclaw shouted as he saw runnningfoot colapss he was tired fo course Frostpaw had not seen Runningfoot untill he heard the sound of Runningfoots body hitting hte ground " Wow he did live" Frostpaw said as he came out of the clearing in a happy tone " Told ya he was going to be ok" Fallclaw said looking over to Runninfoot " Come on we need to take you to the medcine cat to help heal your wonds" Fallclaw said as he puseh Runningfoot with his muzzle. " whoa how did he live?" Frostpaw thought in shock he had no idea what he was to say other than what he had said eariler he saw that Fallclaw was trying to get him to move but he knew Fallclaw was to tired to even think of budging let alone getting up the patchs of fur that was missing was a sighn that the badger could have killed him at anytime " Starclan" he mutterd under his breath as he backed up out of the way of Fallclaw who had walked past him. " He's a mircale cat" Fallclaw said with a smile still shocked that Runningfoot had survived the encounter with a badger let alon fight it by hiself " Come on onld cat we need to get your wonds fixed up alright" Fallclaw said in a joking tone as he left the den to walk towards the medicine cat cave.

Frostpaw had watched Fallclaw leave and disaper into the den " Wait i still have to ask if i am part of the clan!" he shouted as he beagn to run towards his older brother Fallclaw and Runningfoot where the only cats he knew right now and did not like to be alone in a clan with people he did not know it was scary to him yes he is going to become a warrior soon but they can still be afirad of things right? " Go stay with Fallclaw while i wait for some herbs" Fallclaw said to Frostpaw as he saw the pale white cat running towards him " Ok" Frostpaw said back as he turned around to walk towards Runningfoot who seemed to look as if he was half dead all the ripped fur and the gashes in his fur had scared Frostpaw " thats going to take awhile to heal" he said as he sat down near Runningfoot. " how did you survive?" the small Tabby tom asked looking towards Runningfoot " Nevermind" sais frostpaw thinking " he needs to rest so don't make him do much right now" to himself