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Post by Thistlestar on Feb 16, 2010 4:58:21 GMT -5
The sun had just fallen below the horizon; still, the last rays of the majestic leaf-bare sunlight clung to the skeleton trees laced with a fine layer of snow.
It was time for the Clan to retire for the warmth of their dens for the night. Swiftheart, however, had a meeting with Pantherstar, then watch until midnight.
Swiftheart, however not being deputy, is a trusted advisor to Pantherstar. She's been there, done all that, you could say. It was natural, and smart, for this arrangement.
Swiftheart nodded to the other ShadowClan cats as she made her way to her leader's den, silent as ever. As she reached the opening to his den, she let out a meow of greeting that she was here and waited for him to welcome her in.
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Post by Pantherstar on Feb 16, 2010 5:01:14 GMT -5
Pantherstar rose at hearing Swiftheart's call "Swiftheart, you are always welcome, come in. How are you this night?" he asked curiously.
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Post by Thistlestar on Feb 16, 2010 5:07:37 GMT -5
Swiftheart entered the den with a relaxed air about her.
"Can't complain," she replied, settling down on her belly halfway into the den. "Day was long and full of taxing hunting. Prey is dangerously scarce this leaf-bare; I can barely remember a season before this when it was this bad. Not even when we were short in numbers after the rogue attack so many moons ago, and couldn't always spare enough warriors to hunt."
Swiftheart sighed heavily.
"The lack of prey bothers me. It's only the height of leaf-bare. We have two more moons to go of this; if the prey runs out..." she trailed off, a worried expression on her face. "You may have to decree a ration on freshkill then; we can't afford to waste it. We don't need to gorge ourselves. Just enough to keep us going..."
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Post by Pantherstar on Feb 16, 2010 5:17:15 GMT -5
Pantherstar walked over near where Swiftheart lay and sat, now taking on a similar worried expression "I know, I was thinking about the lack of good fresh kill also. Even when our hunting patrols come back with items, most of it is frosted and was skinny from their own lack of food. It is hard to say what the rest of this leaf-bare season will bring upon Shadowclan but I sincerely hope it gets better Swiftheart. I do not want to take food from the nursing queens" He replied with a heavy heart.
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Post by Thistlestar on Feb 16, 2010 5:19:50 GMT -5
Swiftheart concurred. "Yes, their kits are the future of ShadowClan. They come first."
Dipping her head, she turned to her leader. "And how are you faring, Pantherstar? I have heard rumor that you haven't been sleeping soundly...? If I'm wrong, I blame Quakeclaw's quick assuming mouth."
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Post by Pantherstar on Feb 16, 2010 20:29:22 GMT -5
Pantherstar recalled his recent troubling dreams "No, he is right. I have been receiving the most distribing dreams as of late. These dreams involve Thistlestar, Riverclan's leader. I am not sure what they mean yet though the violence is understood," he sighed and tilted his head to glance at Swiftheart for recognition.
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Post by Thistlestar on Feb 16, 2010 20:36:27 GMT -5
Swiftheart was surprised by this sudden news.
One thing she was sure of though...
"If you're dreaming these things, Pantherstar, it must be for a reason. I think StarClan's trying to send you a message."
She dipped her head thoughfully. "If they're involving you, it must be because if something happens to Thistlestar, it will affect ShadowClan, and the other Clans as well..."
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Post by Pantherstar on Feb 16, 2010 20:39:20 GMT -5
Pantherstar nodded "I feel the same way, I am not sure what to do though. It is not that I dislike Thistlestar however she has a long way to go before gaining my respect and I do not want to tell someone that I am having horrible dreams of their pain, do you understand?
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Post by Thistlestar on Feb 16, 2010 20:41:53 GMT -5
Swiftheart nodded. "Yes, Pantherstar. But think of this: if something does happen, and others find out you chould have prevented it..." she stared at Pantherstar meaningfully.
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Post by Pantherstar on Feb 16, 2010 20:43:20 GMT -5
Pantherstar's head fell, glancing at the den floor "I know dear Swiftheart. I know that I should meet with her soon and relay my dreams."
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Post by Thistlestar on Feb 16, 2010 20:47:55 GMT -5
Swiftheart nodded. "That's what I would do, yes," Suddenly she couldn't stop the enormous yawn she'd been fighting any longer. Slowly rising, she bowed her head to Pantherstar. "and her I must apologize, Pantherstar. It is late and I wish to lead the dawn patrol tomorrow." She gave her leader a comforting lick. "No matter what happens, Pantherstar, you'll do the right thing. Sleep well, I hope," and Swiftheart took her leave to rest.
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