Pass Us By [Open]

Tornshadow had noticed that Birdsong had been disappearing more often lately.. The faint scent of Riverclan clinging to her cousin whenever she returned to the gold and white warrior. Not that she was mad about it, she was glad her cousin found something to do in her free time.. One thing about being a rogue was that there wasn't much to do. Sure food was harder to find than the clans but other than finding food, nothing exciting really happened... and because of that she found herself checking out Riverclan herself... Or rather the border between Thunderclan and Riverclan.

The gold and white rogue stuck close to the rushing river, staying away from the part of the river that bordered Skyclan. So far nothing really caught her attenion.. well aside from the fish causing ripples in the water occasionally. It was interesting... She never thought about fishing before, but now? Maybe she could try.. She paused in her steps eyes looking at the water, for now watching it go by.

Dewlight had gone out for a walk, attempting to clear her head. So much had happened so quickly... She needed time to sort through it all and she couldn't do that in the camp with every warrior in RiverClan looking to her for their patrols, or in the nursery with her kits mewling at her. She adored her family and her clan, but she simply needed just a little bit of time for herself. As she walked along the river, a gold and white shape appeared in the distance. She hesitated for a moment, she had been in seemingly constant battles and just wanted a peaceful walk without any kind of confrontation... But she eventually decided against it. If this cat was a threat to RiverClan, it was her duty to take care of it - not only as deputy but as a warrior.

As she drew closer to the other cat, she realized that the stranger wasn't all that strange after all. She knew this cat, and had once even fought alongside her. She hadn't seen the other cat in moons... A glimmer of excitement flickered in her chest as she stopped several tail lengths away and tentatively called out. "... You... You're that SkyClan warrior, aren't you? Tornshadow, right? Do you remember me?..." She asked, hoping that she was the right cat and that she hadn't just made a fool of herself.

Tornshadow froze in her spot, unsure of who was calling out to her. The gold and white warrior didn't know what to do.. Was she in trouble... wait.. The voice was familiar.. She turned azure eyes getting a good look at the warrior who seemed to recognize her. Flashes of rain and a fox appeared in her mind.. Right. "Yes yes, Dewlight right? I remember you, it's been so long. Except I'm no longer a Skyclan warrior." She cringed a little on the inside about her correction.. She didn't really want to talk about Skyclan..

"How are things in Riverclan?" She asked trying to get the conversation away from herself.

Dewlight smiled, a purr rumbling in her chest. This was the right cat! "Yes, that's right! You remember me! It has been a long time, too long. It's so good to see you again." Dewlight faltered slightly as the she-cat said she was no longer a SkyClan warrior, and lowered her head apologetically. "Oh, I see. I'm sorry, I didn't know. I'm really glad to see you're still around, and seeming to be doing well!" She had never really liked SkyClan anyway, after hearing what they did in the battle against WindClan that RiverClan had assisted with.

The she-cat asked how things were in RiverClan, and Dewlight faltered again. "Things... Could be better. The twolegs and their dogs are finally gone, but... Well, Ivystar has gone missing. She named me her deputy only a couple sunrises ago, and now we have no idea where she's gone. Plus, I just had my first litter of kits... It's been a struggle. I like to take these walks to get away from it all, just for a moment." She admitted, sitting down and wrapping her tail around her.

Tornshadow frowned, a genuine one. She felt for her friend's struggle. Things weren't so easy being on her own but it was something she learned to live with over time.

"I'm sorry to hear that things haven't been going well for Riverclan. If I had know I would have offered to help." The white and gold warrior cringed inwardly. She probably wouldn't have been the best help.. she would have tried, but this wasn't her clan.. wasn't really any of her business. Would her help have been accepted? "I'm happy to hear about your kits though. Im sure the whole clan loves them." She hoped that was true at least. She didn't want any other kits to go through what she did.

Dewlight smiled slightly at the she-cat's comment, and nodded. "Honestly, we would accept any help that came our way. Especially with leaf-bare nearly upon us. The river hasn't recovered from the twolegs still, and... Well, most of us aren't the best at hunting on land." She admitted, paws shuffling. Her smile widened slightly as she commented on her kits. "Yes, they've been amazing. A very large litter though, many small mouths to feed. I hope that leaf-bare isn't too harsh on us... What are your plans for leaf-bare, Tornshadow?" She mewed thoughtfully, gazing at her friend with curiosity and concern. Did the she-cat have a plan?

The river still hadn't recovered? It seemed fine to her.. but then again she didn't rely on the river for food like Riverclan did. She found all of her prey in the trees behind Windclan territory and around the barn.. but that was going to change during Leaf-bare wasn't it? She tilted her head at the question as she thought about it.

"I honestly don't know what I'm going to do.." She answered a bit meekly. "I have been staying near the barn, and kind of behind Windclan territory.. but I'm sure that will only get me so much." Tornshadow didn't think she would still be within clan territory at this point in time, but for some reason she lingered.

"Hmmm..." Dewlight hummed as she listened to Tornshadow. She was right, the barn would likely only get her so far, especially on her own... "Well...You're probably right. Leaf-bare isn't easy, even for multiple cats... If... If you find yourself in need, please don't hesitate to find me, okay? I'll... I'll vouch for you. But only if you want!" She added quickly. She wasn't completely sure of the circumstances behind Tornshadow leaving SkyClan, but she didn't want her friend to feel pressured into anything regardless.

"I.." The offer was very kind... It honestly stunned her. Someone wanted her around? In their clan? She wasn't used to anything like that. Aside from a few cats in Skyclan, most of them didn't like her there. "I.. I will have to think about that. It's a big choice to make.. and I don't know if I'm fit for clan life." As she looked up at the other, she finally realized that it was about time to go. "I need to go, but if I need to find you, I will. I promise Dewlight!" With that the gold and white warrior dipped her head, and turned taking off down the river.

Dewlight nodded in understanding, offering her friend a small smile. "Of course, take as long as you need, and no matter what... Know you can always find me here." She mewed, following Tornshadow's gaze and sighing softly. "I should also return to camp... Until next time, may your hunting be plentiful and your paws swift." She purred, turning to head back to camp.