Busty Litter!

Murkystar had hoped that Basilbloom would return before the kits came, but as the familiar sensation began to grip her body, she knew that simply wouldn't be the case. And so, she labored as silently as she could, until the wee hours of the morning came and there were two tiny, mewling kits at her belly. Looking up to her mates, clearly exhausted, a low purr rumbled in her throat. "They're here, Misty and Bat." She mewed softly, nuzzling the two bundles of fur closer to her to keep them warm.

It was dim in the nursery. Dimkit's first moments were a fairly juxtaposed introduction to the biting chill of leaf-bare and the warmth of his mothers' belly. There were two warm cats near him, a huge one, and a normal-sized one, by his standards. He couldn't see either of them, but he appreciated the warmth radiating from both of them. "The cold isn't so bad", he thought, as the rhythms of the breathing of the cats around him lulled him back to a serene sleep.

[OOC: Not experienced at RC, I've read the rules, but I do welcome any feedback if I make some mistakes or skip some essentials ]

Mistyfalcon had been worried, to say the least. Basilbloom still wasn't back, and being without a proper medicine cat left the clan vulnerable, even with Batglow being skilled as he was. As well as things seemed to be going, there was always the thought of something going wrong that stuck in his mind.

Thankfully, it seemed as though things had gone well, or about as well as they could've. Two small scraps of fur lay at Murkystar's belly, and to Mistyfalcon's untrained eye the kits looked healthy. Murkystar spoke, clearly exhausted, and Mistyfalcon smiled softly.

"What should we name them?" He asked, glancing from the two kits to Batglow and Murkystar.

Everything had gone well. Stars.. he was so relieved. Batglow couldn't help but be concerned about everything especially his Mate. Basilbloom not being around for this kitting was concerning, he hoped that somehting bad wouldn't happen, but as soon as he laid his eyes on his young kits, he knew everything was going to be alright.

They seemed healthy, they would be safe right where they were, knowing Murkystar was experienced with kits. "They are so lovely my dear." He told her with a soft purr. So excited to be a father once again. "How about this one.. Be Lichenkit.." He said to the others, unsure if they would be okay with the name. "I'm not sure about the other."

The newly-named Lichenkit squirmed in seeming agreement, squished little face and fuzzy little body twitching in his sleep. It was warm here, serene, but frosty cold nipped at his back as he attempted to cuddle as close as he could to his long-furred mother. It was cold and uncomfortable away from mother, but safe and warm snuggled to her side; Lichenkit's little mind could hardly grasp much of the world he was born into, but he knew that mother meant safety.

His little mouth opened into a wide yawn, revealing elongated canines just like Batglow's.

Deerpaw had heard about the new kits in Shadowclan. although she was still confused about how there was two fathers, she knew that the kits would be the future of the clan some day. hopefully, she would be able to mentor one of the kits.

picking up her catch of a rabbit that had crossed the windclan border, she nosed her way through the den entrance. "I'm not disturbing anything, right? just wanted to see the kits and drop off some food," She said, her voice slightly muffled by the fur. she glanced at the two bundles of fur and couldn't help but purr a bit.

Swiftheart heard tiny meows coming from the nursery and got very excited... the day was finally here, her mom had the new litter!

She walked in very cautiously and slowly poking her head in. She purred happily seeing her two new siblings.

"Oh they are so precious!" she meowed overjoyed.

"... Guess I will have to get used to no longer being the youngest sibling now" she said with a giggle

she gave Misty, Bat, and Murky a wide smile
"Congratulations!, they both look super healthy" she said happily.

Mistyfalcon and Murkystar were her parents biologically and Batglow had always been like a second father to her. She wasnt really sure which kitten belong to wich father but perhaps it did not matter, they were family and she would be the best older sister to them as she possibly could be.

"...wow. ... im an older sister for once now!" she squeeled in joy,

Basilbloom the eldest of the siblings was a great older sister to Swiftheart and she wanted to follow the medicine cats example... she hoped so much that her big sister would be back soon from her trip.

Loudnose was the second oldest and he was a big talker, even more than herself... which is impressive!

Next was Nightstalker her older littermate, he was only older by a couple minutes but still, he was in a lot of ways opposite from her but the two had always been super close despite these differences.


She could not wait to get to know her newest siblings, her apprentice had brought food. Thanks Deerpaw! she purred

Deerpaw purred as Swiftheart cooed and fussed over the kits. she placed down the rabbit and dipped her head to Murkystar. "I'll be going now. I don't want to disturb any family moments. besides, I still have a hunting patrol with... Loudnose, I think?" she said quickly before darting out of the den. she didn't think she was ready for any lovey dovely family moments yet.

Snowpaw paused near the entrance to the nursery. She could see a whole new side to Murkystar, a loving and gentle one that reminded her of her own mother. Snowpaw could hardly believe she had ever been so small. She didn’t make a sound or go in, just paused and looked, then left. But she looked up to the stars, beginning to fade in the breaking dawn, and softly said, “That’ll be me someday, Mama. Your love deserves to live on.” Maybe someone heard, maybe nobody but Snowpaw and her mother, who she somehow felt was near, watching over her.

"Perhaps... Dimkit. His pelt reminds me of the dim light around dawn and dusk - a wonderful representation of ShadowClan." Murkystar purred, smiling at her mates as she named the other kit. They were quickly joined by company, and Murkystar smiled gratefully at Deerpaw. "Thank you, Deerpaw. It is much appreciated." Turning her smile to Swiftheart as she looked over her younger siblings, she purred in delight. Their family had grown, and she couldn't be more thankful. ShadowClan truly was growing stronger with each day, despite the continued harsh winter, despite the attacks, they would rise stronger than ever before.

Deerpaw darted out, and Shypaw slipped quietly inside with a wad of moss soaked in cool water, laying it down beside the rabbit for Murkystar. 

Even as the sky had lightened with the coming dawn Shypaw had waited up, leaping joyfully to her paws when she heard the soft mews from inside and bringing water for her mentor.

Within the dimness of the den Shypaw's quiet presence was almost invisible. She didn't want to disturb the family. Looking to the two new lives Murkystar had just brought into the world, her mouth opened in a silent wow, her eyes briefly catching her mentor's. They were beautiful. As the two little bundles snuggled in close, one opening his tiny maw in a yawn to reveal long fangs like Batglow, Shypaw turned to look at the fathers, mouthing another silent wow.

Her wide silvery eyes shone with the joy of Swiftheart and all the family. She thought of her adopted siblings and how she'd never been brave enough to speak to any of them. But she wanted to be just like her mentor one day, just like Murkystar. She purred very softly as she slipped out from under the thorns and back out into the cold, padding across to the hollow to her nest with a warmth filling her up inside.