Hurry, Hurry! [CLOSED]

Another day and another hunting patrol. However, this time was different somehow. Despite the deaths and troubles that still followed him everywhere... Berrycloud felt like he had cats to rely on. Talking with Ivypaw cleared up a few things between the two siblings and chatting with Mistlepaw made him return to his kithood days. Maybe, after all, it wasn't as bad as he thought. The warrior still believed he didn't deserve to be a warrior but at least... he felt like Riverclan was truly home and if he wanted to prove it, then he would have to work hard.

The large, golden tabby led the patrol, walking closer to the medicine cat apprentice who came to collect some herbs as well. Once they arrived at the river's beach, Berrycloud stopped, took a deep breath and turned his face to the patrol. "I think this place shall work. Wasppaw, you're almost a warrior so be free to wander around in search of prey as well. Just remember to call us if you need help." He mewed to the only apprentice in the group. Larkfeather and Dappleshine were already two capable warriors so there was no need to tell them what to do. The green-eyed feline instead changed his attention to the grey and white she-cat who was not here exactly to hunt. "I will be guarding you while I hunt, Mistlepaw. Where do you need to gather herbs? I can hunt nearby while you work on that."

Padding along behind Berrycloud, Dappleshine found herself looking over to Wasppaw periodically. She had seemed to come out of her slump a bit, but she was still not quite back to the way she had been, and if she was being honest with herself, she didn't think her sister ever would truly be the same way again. It made sense, considering everything she had gone through, and regardless of that she still loved and admired the older she-cat with every fiber of her being. As the patrol came to a stop at the edge of the river, her gaze turned to Berrycloud, and she nodded once before padding a short distance down the shore, keeping an eye on where the others had headed as she stepped into the cool water of the river. The levels had lowered a tiny bit, but she was surprised when it still brushed against the trailing long hairs of her belly fur.

Once she had settled herself into position, she poised, ready to strike at the first fish to cross her path. A large shadow approached under the water, and she raised a forepaw, preparing to strike out when suddenly the wind shifted, and a new scent crossed her nose. She stiffened as she recognized the scent coming from behind her, and whirled around just in time to see a flash of russet fur as jaws clamped around her hind leg and clamped down on it. Yowling in pain and shock as the fox tore at her leg, she struggled to keep herself upright on the pebbles under the water. If her head fell under the gently lapping waves, there would be nothing she could do. Finally, after what felt like moons, the fox released her paw, squaring off to her as it stood on the shore. Taking a heartbeat to try to regain her balance with her now injured leg, she lowered into a somewhat lopsided defensive stance, praying to StarClan that one of the others had heard her desperate yowl. She was cornered in the water, with no way back to shore besides fighting this fox or swimming, and with the pain her leg was in... Well, she wasn't going to be swimming anywhere anytime soon.

Dappleshine attempted to catch a Fish, the catch failed! -3 SP.
A Fox has snuck up on and trapped Dappleshine, Fox uses Iron Bite on Dappleshine, dealing 30 damage and costing 20 SP.

Dappleshine:
30/60 HP (-30)
197/200 SP (-3)

Fox:
90/90 HP
260/280 SP (-20)

The member 'Mosspelt' has done the following action : Dices roll

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'Hunting Dice' : 10

Larkfeather padded behind Dappleshine, thinking about how ShadowClan came to RiverClan for assistance.  The brown tom was sure that it was RiverClan’s duty as ShadowClan’s allies to help them, which Jaystar obviously did.  He was so absorbed into his thoughts that he almost fell into the river, catching himself at the very last second.  Listening to Berrycloud, he found a hunting spot where he could watch for fish.  He spotted a school of fish swimming towards him. However, before he could catch a fish, he heard Dappleshine yowl in pain. He dashed towards the young she-cat, bowling through the beast that hurt her.

Larkfeather used Run-and-Tackle on Fox, dealing 12 damage and costing 10 stamina.

Larkfeather:
HP: 45/45
SP: 150/160

Fox:
HP: 78/90
SP: 260/280

OOC: Jay, could you please delete my hunting dice? I changed my mind; I don’t want Larkfeather to hunt yet.

Mistlepaw had been busy for the last few suunrises, dutifully healing the wounds of Shadowclanners that needed her aid. Even though they were from a different clan, she still felt responsible for their well-being. They were Riverclan's ally, after all, so they had to help them. It did mean that her herb storage finished quicker, and that meant more frequent herb patrols. Fortunately for her, Berrycloud had already organized a small patrol. The tom's wound had healed enough to let him continue his warrior duties, but she was still a little surprised to see him doing a patrol so soon. She was tempted enough to ask if he was sure about the patrol, and recommend he get more rest, but she knew that it would be hard to persuade him. Instead, she kept quiet and watched him closely. 

Eventually, they arrived at the river; the perfect place to search for herbs. A purr of satisfaction rumbled from her chest as she spotted a small patch of marigold nearby. Ah, she was particularly low on that. That would be enough to hold her out for at least several more sunrises. "Over there, near that marigold. I appreciate the protection Berrycloud, but it probably won't be needed," with that, she dismissively flicked her tail and watched as he padded a few ways away to stalk prey. After examining his movement for a moment, she made her way towards the herbs, eyes shining with happiness. It would definitely be enough. What a lucky find; she didn't even have to look too hard for it! She stooped down and picked as many as the beech leaf could carry, but was careful to leave a few so the plants could reproduce. After wrapping the yellow flowers into a decently sized bundle, she picked it up and prepared to look for more, when a cry of pain met her ears. Immediately her head whipped around, searching for the source of the noise. Her eyes widened when they met ginger fur, and her stomach twisted when she realized what its attention was on. Dappleshine was trapped. She stumbled backwards, shaking her head in denial. That..that was the same thing that took Fallowlight. And for a second, a quick second, the gray molly's fur morphed into white and cream. "B-Berrycloud! F-Fallow..Dappleshine..fox! Help her!! Do something!!" tears slipped down her cheeks and dropped onto the sand below. She was paralyzed, stuck between intervening or cowering behind the warriors. Her claws unsheathed and dug into the earth. No. She wouldn't stand by this time. She couldn't watch another cat die before her eyes while she sat back and did nothing. Before she could rationalize her actions, her paws were carrying her closer and closer to that wretched beast. She launched herself at it, clawing fiercely at its leg. "Leave her alone, you big bully!" she spat, tail lashing in fury.

Mistlepaw used Front Paw Strike, dealing 6 damage and costing 10 stamina.

Mistlepaw:
35/35 HP
80/90 SP

Fox:
72/90 HP
260/280 SP

Larkfeather:
45/45 HP
150/160 SP

Dappleshine:
30/60 HP
197/200

The tom calmly listened to Mistlepaw when she suddenly let out a panicked scream. The large, golden tabby turned his body towards the place where he had left Dappleshine and he saw the big shape of a fox. From the depth of his throat, a loud hiss emerged and in a second, he was already in battle mode. Right after Mistlepaw, the experienced warrior leapt forward and with his body and paws, he forced the big animal to sink his head on the water. The time underwater was short but enough to stun the animal for a few moments. "Mistlepaw! Stay behind me and don't get too close! Larkfeather and Wasppaw, help Dappleshine! We don't have much time before this beast attacks again!" He yowled, giving orders just like Jaystar would do.

Berrycloud used Underwater Clinch, dealing 12 damage and costing 10 stamina.
Fox is stunned for one turn.

Berrycloud:
80/80 HP
230/240 SP

Mistlepaw:
35/35 HP
80/90 SP

Fox:
60/90 HP
260/280 SP

Larkfeather:
45/45 HP
150/160 SP

Dappleshine:
30/60 HP
197/200

Her old mentor was the first to jump into action, being the closest. Dappleshine couldn't help but feel relief as others joined in to help, but her leg was aching in pain. The fox turned it's back for only a moment, and Dappleshine took her chance to strike out at it furiously.

Dappleshine used Front Paws Strike, dealing 12 damage and costing 25 SP.

Berrycloud:
80/80 HP
230/240 SP

Mistlepaw:
35/35 HP
80/90 SP

Fox:
48/90 HP (-12)
260/280 SP

Larkfeather:
45/45 HP
150/160 SP

Dappleshine:
30/60 HP
172/200 SP (-25)

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The fox whirled around, glaring at the cats that now surrounded it. It's eyes focused on the smallest one and it snarled, but suddenly it's head was forced underwater and as it stood back on it's paws sputtering for air it spun in a circle blindly, trying to blink the water out of it's eyes so it could focus. How dare these cats! He was the predator, not them!

Fox was stunned for one turn, and is no longer stunned.

When the fox struck back, Larkfeather reared up and sliced it - over and over again. The brown tom then snarled at the vicious beast with visible aggression. He didn't want this fox anywhere near RiverClan territory.

Larkfeather used Rear-up to Slash on Fox, dealing 11 damage and costing 15 stamina.
Larkfeather:
HP: 45/45
SP: 135/160

Fox:
HP: 37/90
SP: 260/280

OOC: no muse but I can't leave you guys hanging

The tom watched how everyone just jumped to help Dappleshine and when Mistlepaw spoke up, not following what he said... he couldn't deny that she was right. Just like him, the grey tuxedo she-cat didn't want to feel the burden of feeling that she could have done something save a cat she loved or cared about. And even though he feared for the life of the medicine cat apprentice and friend... he knew that this is what she needed too. "Okay then! Aim for the belly or the neck and stay away from its paws and mouth! I'll be behind you." And just like he said, when Mistlepaw attacked the soft underbelly of the fox, the large warrior stood up on his front paws and smashed the predator's head with his big paws, hoping it will scare it enough to flee the battle.

Berrycloud used Upright lock, dealing 16 damage and costing 25 stamina.

Berrycloud
80/80 HP
205/240 SP

Fox
14/90 HP
260/280 SP

Mistlepaw
35/35 HP
70/90 SP

Larkfeather
45/45 HP
135/160 SP

Dappleshine
30/60 HP
172/200 SP

The fox was surrounded, and everyone knew it, including the predator. Dappleshine saw the gleam of cold desperation in it's eyes as it tried to find and opening, some way to get back to land. Both herself and the fox were completely cut off, a fact she realized at almost the same moment as the fox did. As it turned it's back on the others to lock eyes with hers, snarling, Dappleshine prepared herself for it's attack, trying to land one of her own at just the right moment to avoid it's teeth. It lunged forward, and she tried to rise on her back legs, her forepaws coming down on it's head as her leg gave out underneath of her. When she struggled back to her paws, the fox lay motionless in the water, a snarl still frozen on its face, teeth stained red from it's attack. She stared down at it for a few heartbeats before limping around it and back to the shore. Once her paws were out of the water she sat down, her hind leg stretching out at her side torn and bleeding. This would certainly be a hindrance.

Dappleshine used Upright Lock on Fox, dealing 14 damage and costing 25 stamina. The fox can no longer fight.

Dappleshine
30/60 HP
147/200 SP (-25)


Berrycloud
80/80 HP
205/240 SP

Fox
0/90 HP (-14)
260/280 SP

Mistlepaw
35/35 HP
70/90 SP

Larkfeather
45/45 HP
135/160 SP