The future's in your paws. Shape it well.Roleplay in a cat Clan of warriors. Based off the Warriors series by Erin Hunter. Takes place in an AU before the cats in the books existed.
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Subject: A Talk Over Fight Kind Of Night[C] Sat 10 Aug 2024 - 7:55
His relationship with Cloudjumper had become... strange, after they found Amber and basically took her under their wing, taking turns to check in on the kit. What did that make them? It wasn't unheard of two friends choosing to co-parent, if what they did even counted as parenting. He mostly left Amber to the queens' care and came in once or twice a day to supply food, thank the queens, and teach the kit some manners and, of course, the Warrior Code.
Regardless, it had been quite a while since they spoke to each properly. Not that they had much to say prior other than the daily life conversations. Even after they found Amber, their encounters during patrols remained almost exclusively about the situation at paw, and never really, you know, anything deeper. Leopardwind was aware of the looks of his clanmates-- come on, he spent quite a bit of time with Cloudjumper, but they were never more than friends.
Today, luckily, they both had some spare time. Rather than spend it on Amber as they probably should have, he suggested going out for a spar, and she had agreed. They needed to keep their skills sharp, or at least thats what he convinced himself. Some alone time with his friend would be nice, and he always enjoyed a spar. Some vague part of him nagged that sparring was for him and Laurelriver, which clearly made no sense. Sparring was just fighting another cat without the usage of claws, with the intention of training, wasn't it? There was no reason to limit it to just another cat.
The black tom stopped once they had reached their destination. A rather plain area. The same area he had taken Laurelriver to when they were apprentices to practice the bellyrake. He had rather fond memories of this place. Leopardwind turned to Cloudjumper, narrowing his eyes playfully. "Are you ready, Cloudjumper?"
Subject: Re: A Talk Over Fight Kind Of Night[C] Sun 11 Aug 2024 - 8:50
Cloudjumper was eager to follow Leopardwind out of camp. After getting Amberkit settled in the nursery she'd spent a lot of time there, though it was awkward for the young warrior. To say she didn't know what she was doing with kits was an understatement, and she was so very glad to have help. Maybe she was gladder to be getting out of camp with her friend, but Amberkit didn't need to know that. Cloudjumper liked the little kit, but she simply did not know how to interact with her. She could provide the basics and teach her bits of clan life, but anything beyond that? She found herself flailing, unsure, like an apprentice just learning for the first time. And unlike her actual apprentice training, this was something she was not a natural at. Protecting, teaching clan ways, providing food and shelter she could do. The emotional side of things, talking with kits in general... Well. Still, she was determined to succeed all the same.
A spar with Leopardwind however, sounded like an excellent idea.
"I'm always ready." She grinned up at Leopardwind, "How have you been lately? I feel like we've been so focused on Amberkit - not that we shouldn't be, I mean. But I feel like I've hardly done more than that, lately."
Subject: Re: A Talk Over Fight Kind Of Night[C] Sun 11 Aug 2024 - 21:52
As soon as Cloudjumper confirmed that she was ready, Leopardwind was off the ground. In a single leap, he lunged forward, snapping at the she-cat's hindleg almost playfully before darting away. It had been some time since he last sparred with anyone. Snakepaw hadn't reached that level of his battle training yet, and he had been busy with, well, everything. Stars did it feel good to spar again though.
"I've been, well, busy," He let out a short laugh, "Between Amber and Snakepaw's training, I haven't been able to do much either." Taking care of Amber, especially when he no idea what he was meant to do, was tiring and took much longer than he thought it should. "How do you feel about... everything?"
Leopardwind used Bite, dealing 11dmg at the cost of 5EP Surprise Attack is in effect, dealing an additiomal 3dmg at the cost of 10EP
Subject: Re: A Talk Over Fight Kind Of Night[C] Mon 12 Aug 2024 - 15:57
She spun as Leopardwind nipped at her hind leg, swiping at him with a sheathed paw as he darted past. He certainly lived up to his name, she thought with approval, though her green eyes were narrowed, competitive nature preventing her from focusing too hard on that thought.
"Yeah, I can imagine an apprentice must keep you busy. His training is going well, I trust?" She held faith that Snakepaw would progress well once he got his paws under him. "Amberkit... Kits are more of a pawful than I expected, but I think she's settled in okay. And the queens are great, of course." She didn't know how they did it, truthfully... But she wouldn't be caught dead admitting to it. As she had thought, there was no trace of Amberkit's parents to be found, and she felt bad for the little kit. All she could do was help her try to adjust to the recent changes in her life.
Cloudjumper used Claw for -5 ep, dealing -11 damage.
Subject: Re: A Talk Over Fight Kind Of Night[C] Tue 13 Aug 2024 - 16:26
Naturally, Cloudjumper would ask about her brother's training. "Quite well. He's a smart cat, and he learns fast. I'm sure he'll breeze through his training just as you had." He was too slow to dodge the she-cat's blow, and stumbled back some, but was able to regain his balance swiftly. It seemed the two of them were evenly matched. Good; he could get some practice in with a cat that was at his level. Training with his siblings just didn't allow for the same type of challenge.
Amberkit... The black tom ducked his head in embarrassment at Cloudjumper's words. "I, too, am surprised by how much time and effort goes into caring for a kit. Of course, Queens typically stay in the nursery with their kits, so they'd have more time, but even then, it's a much harder job than I expected. I don't know how I'm going to have a litter of my own one day." Because he most certainly was going to, with who he would have kits with, he didn't know, but a part of him had always been convinced that he would one day be a father. The idea didn't displease him, anyway. "I've been coaching her about the Warrior Code. I hope, despite her slightly late start in Clan life, that she'll get to it easily." Amberkit had better be an asset to WindClan, or he'd kick her right back out. They didn't waste so much resources on her just for her to laze her way through warriorhood, or, even worse, cause troubles for WindClan.
Enough with the chatter, though. Leopardwind tensed before hurling himself forward, landing squarly on Cloudjumper's back and pushing her rather gently to the ground. He didn't want to hurt her too much, especially since it was just a spar. Leopardwind used Leap and Hold, dealing 8dmg at the cost of 15EP Cloudjumper is pinned for 2 turns
Subject: Re: A Talk Over Fight Kind Of Night[C] Tue 13 Aug 2024 - 17:21
"Mhmm. I can respect the work they do. It's more than what we do, I think. Or maybe it just feels that way because I'm a warrior first, not a queen. I think Amber will learn the code well, she's young... Impressionable. It's a good thing she has us to guide her." While she talked, Leopardwind had leaped... And Cloudjumper growled playfully as his larger frame brought her to the ground.
"Ugh, I'm being squished." She was joking, of course... But his grip was unfortunately more secure than she would have liked. If she could get him to break focus for just a moment...
"Oh, so you've thought about having a litter of your own? With anyone in particular?" That ought to do it. Since Leopardwind had been kind enough to start on that line, she would seize on it.
Subject: Re: A Talk Over Fight Kind Of Night[C] Wed 14 Aug 2024 - 7:33
So, she had chosen to pick up on that detail? Why did every cat find it surprising that he had thought things through? He knew what he wanted to do with his life, was that really so strange? Of course he'd want kits eventually. Why would he let go of a chance to raise the future of WindClan, with the blood of generations of pure WindClan warriors and leaders?
"I haven't put a face to my future mate yet, but I'd love to be a father one day." His answer was short, simple. He truly did not think of it as anything to be ashamed of. "And you, Cloudjumper? Have you ever considered having kits once you're older?" His grip on the calico remained firm. He would not be distracted so easily.
Leopardwind used Leap and Hold, dealing 8dmg at the cost of 15EP Cloudjumper is pinned for 1/2
Subject: Re: A Talk Over Fight Kind Of Night[C] Thu 15 Aug 2024 - 17:05
Leopardwind remained unflappable despite her comments, she'd just have to try and escape his grip regardless, then. Cloudjumper twisted, attempting to break the tom's hold on her. She couldn't help flashing him an almost smug grin as she slipped from his grasp.
"I haven't thought about it, honestly." She admitted, "I don't know how Nectarflower and the other queens do it, if I'm being honest. And blood or not, we'll be teaching the new generations to come." She mewed, "Kits might be nice one day... I don't know. It's not something I'm completely against, of course."
Cloudjumper attempted duck and twist for -10 ep, dealing -7 damage. Attempt to break pin successful.
Subject: Re: A Talk Over Fight Kind Of Night[C] Thu 19 Sep 2024 - 2:12
To his frustration, Cloudjumper managed to slip out of his hold anyway. The tom flashed her a slightly irritated glare, but he couldn't hold back the smile that twitched in response to her smirk. If he was being honest, this might've been one of the best spars he had ever had. It was difficult-- he had no idea whether he'd win or not-- but that was what was so charming. He liked the feeling of a challenge.
Leopardwind's gaze narrowed playfully as he darted forward, nipping lightly at Cloudjumper's tail. Her fur was soft, well-groomed as his was. He hoped he had not ruffled her fur too much in this fight. "That's right, we'll both have apprentices to train, so we'll be raising the younger generations regardless of whether we actually have kits."
"Though..." He had always liked a big family-- he had never really questioned himself about it, but he knew that he wanted kits, not now of course, but one day. He had grown up in a pretty big family-- he had eight littermates, for StarClan's sake-- and he enjoyed the feeling of taking care of another. Besides, someone had to continue his bloodline, right? "If the Clan ever needed kits, I wouldn't mind siring a litter."
Leopardwind used Bite, dealing 11dmg at the cost of 5EP
Subject: Re: A Talk Over Fight Kind Of Night[C] Thu 19 Sep 2024 - 16:56
There was a flash of irritation in Leopardwind's eyes... But he returned her smile. Cloudjumper let out a growl as he nipped at her, not quite fast enough to dodge.
"Of course, gotta do what's best for the clan." Cloudjumper agreed. Continuing to speak, she leaped, aiming to bring the tom to the ground just as he had done before. "Though I'll admit Amberkit... It's a little overwhelming and she wasn't a newborn when we found her. But I don't think Windclan will ever be at the point where providing kits is a necessity. Least, I hope not."
Cloudjumper used Leap and Hold for -15 ep, dealing -8 damage. Leopardwind is pinned 1 turn.
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