Time to go home OPEN

[Mirage}}]

The black and white mother limped into shadowclan territory not giving a care in the world. Her stomach was swollen as ever and she knew that it was almost time. If any cat was to attack her she would not fight back. She was weak and is not able to catch anything for herself because she wasnt as fast as she use to be. The forest was quiet and still and her fur stood up on all ends.

Wildfire padded out of the bushes with a growl and her claws out. "give me one good reason why I shouldnt rip you apart.." she growled.

Rogue shook her head and pleaded, "Please, I'm a mother who is ready to birth.. i have been on the run for days on end with nothing to eat, I just need a place to stay and to birth my kits..please..."

Wildfire growled louder and then both cats looked to the sound of a twig being snapped..

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[atrb=background,http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff417/makey337/ivysplashmid.png] Actions | Speech | Thoughts | Lionstar Ivysplash was out on a hunting patrol hen sh heard noises. At first she thought it was enemy warriors, but after cracking a twig, she assumed otherwise. Wouldn't they have attacked her if they knew she was there? Then she recognized Wildfire's scent, as well as some other cat's. It didn't smell like any of the other clans, but it certainly resembled the scent of a queen close to kitting. Iysplash gasped and ran into the clearing. Wildfire, leave her alone! She's obviously on the verge of kitting! We need to get Juniperfeather! Ivysplash kinda thought she was over reacting, but if this cat joined ShadowClan with her kits, imagine the possibilities! Hunting was going well for the patrol when Ivysplsh suddenly disappeared. Must've found something good. Lionstar padded slowly behind, hoping she wouldn't arouse whatever the warrior was hunting. She scented more cats and instinctively snarled. Trespassers! Hearing Ivysplash's voice, she padded into the clearing. She w instantly comforted by the sight of Ivysplash and Wildfire, but this loner ... smelled like kits. Lionstar smiled. Yes. We should get Juniperfeather. Whether she's a clanner or not, she shouldn't be left alone during a kitting. She looked down on the black and white she-cat. I'm Lionstar, leader of ShadowClan. This is Ivysplash, and that is Wildfire. Adan you are? Lionstar knew that she had no place to force a heavily pregnant queen to fight or leave the territory. It was just too dangerous for the kits.

[Mirage}}]

Rogue looked up and saw another she cat coming to defend her. She wrapped her tail around her body and pressed to the ground. Before she knew it another cat then came into the picture. He introduced the two cats and himself. She looked at the ground and mewed, "rogue.. names rogue.."

wildfire gave a growl and rolled her eyes. "since when did shadowclan cats take in rogues into the clan.."

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[atrb=background,http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff417/makey337/ivysplashmid.png] Ivysplash hissed at the arrogant she-cat. We didn't say we were taking her in! There's nothing wrong with helping a cat in need! Ivysplash then turned to the queen. Sorry about her. She doesn't like outsiders. Nice to meet you, Rogue. She smiled and tried to look friendly. We're just going to get our medicine cat. She'll help you through the kitting. Even if she isn't here in time, we always have her apprentice, Flutterpaw. Don't worry. It'll be fine. Ivysplash was always good at making others feel better. She hoped everything would be fine and tried to block out the images of dead queens who didn't make it through their own kitting. Lionstar sighed. Ivysplash's right, but so are you, Wildfire. She could join but I'm not sure if she'd want to. We'll save that question for later. Lionstar sat silently from then on, hoping the medicine cat would get here soon.

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Wildfire gave a hiss back to the ivysplash and growled, "We dont know anything about her or where she came from or who the father is! The kits wont even be from the clan they will be outside of the clan and we dont know what sicknesses they carry or what not. There have been many other mothers who come onto territories and live through birthing and no other cat has found them and they move on, why cant riverclan or windclan take care of this?"

rogue looked up at Wildfire and her heart sank. 'If I am being too much trouble I can always leave..its no problem at all.."

"Good then get out here!" wildfire hissed at rogue.

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[atrb=background,http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff417/makey337/ivysplashmid.png] Actions | Speech | Thoughts | Lionstar Lionstar snarled at the two she-cats. Silence! The leader paused, letting her words sink in. What Wildfire says is true, Lionstar nodded at the warrior, but it does not deny Rogue's right to a safe home. It is Rogue's decision and Rogue's decision only. If she wishes to stay, so be it. If she doesn't, let her go on her way. We will not be of any influence whatsoever. Understood? Lionstar glared at the bickering she-cats. She knew what they would say. If they said the opposite, they would just go back to camp. Ivysplash was silent as her leader spoke. Her tail thrashed about angrily, and every now and then, she would send a glance over at Wildfire. That she-cat had some nerve. Ivysplash nodded to her leader and looked at the she-cat. She felt as if something was going to happen now.

[Mirage}}]

While the cats were fighting rogue let out a yowl of pain and dropped to the ground. Wildfire looked at the rogue and mewed, "You cant be serious..."

Rogue clawed at the ground and started to breath heavily.

"We need flutterpaw here now! Unless lionstar is an expert at birthing kits then I suggest someone needs to get the medicine cat or apprentice now.." wildfire mewed. She looked around the forest and found some cobweb. She placed it in her mouth and padded back to the rogue and set it down.

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[atrb=background,http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff417/makey337/ivysplashmid.png] Actions | Speech | Thoughts | Lionstar Ivysplash's eyes widened as the queen went into labor. Uh, I know a thing or two. I may not have any herbs, but I've seen enough kittings to have a small idea how to do it. I can help until Flutterpaw or Juniperfeather gets here. Ivysplash racked her brain as she tried to remember. She ahted pressure. then she remembered the stick. She looked around and spotted a thick twig on the ground. She brought it over to Rogue. Bite down on this. It'll take your mind off of the pain. Then she remembered Juniperfeather at someone else's kitting. She placed her paws on Rogue's belly and softly added pressure before releasing and doing it again. I hope I'm doing this right... Lionstar watched in silence as the two she-cats worked together to help Rogue with her kitting. Lionstar knew sh ehad no place in this nor could she be of any assistance so she decided to fetch the medicine cat. I'll go get them. You guys hold down the fort until I get back! Then she sprinted off towards the camp.

[Mirage}}]

rogue did as she was told and felt some pressure being put on her side. Wildfire padded around rogue and watched ivysplash do her thing. Wildfire saw the mother pant for her life and mewed, "I think the first one is about to come..." She got by the end of the mother ready to lick the kits to death in order for them to wake up. "Can we hurry up with this, I dont need a group of foxes being drawn to the sent of blood.."

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[atrb=background,http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff417/makey337/ivysplashmid.png] Actions | Speech | Thoughts | Lionstar The pretty calico looked at Rogue. I hope she'll be okay. Honestly, Wildfire, I have no idea how long this will or should take. Seh continued pressing on the she-cat until she felt somethign move. One's coming! Suddenly a little ball of black and white fur slid out of the queen, glistening in the daylight. Awwww! It's cute! Then she resumed pressing.

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Wildfire gave a face and rolled her eyes. "Its kind of ugly looking..." Wildfire sniffed the kit and then started to lick it like there was no tomorrow. When it finally made a noise she picked up the kit and brought it to her mothers belly.

ooc: we can have rogue come close to dying

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[atrb=background,http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff417/makey337/ivysplashmid.png] Actions | Speech | Thoughts | Lionstar Ivysplash watched as Rogue groaned in agony. Is the kit getting any milk? Ivysplash continued pressing on her stomach. How does Juniperfeather deal with all this? It is not ugly! Great StarClan, do you have any manners? Making fun of a newborn in front of its worn-out mother was definitely not polite, as far as Ivysplash was concerned. Suddenly, Rogue's breathing grew heavier and Ivysplash felt another bulge move. The second one's coming! She pushed a little faster as another black and white kit rolled out of her mother.

[Mirage}}]

Being a shadowclan cat there are no such things as manners! not when your in the middle of a birthing process! she hissed as she saw the next one coming out. Wildfire took that one also and licked it clean and set it by rogue.

Rogue kept her eyes shut and mewed, "I dont feel very good..."

Wildfire pressed her ears back and whispered, "Where is lionstar..."

With that rogues breath was getting shorter and shorter.

"Ivysplash you dont think shes..." wildfire whispered in the warriors ear. Wildfire looked at the kits they were getting milk...but not enough of it.

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[atrb=background,http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff417/makey337/ivysplashmid.png] Actions | Speech | Thoughts | Lionstar Ivysplash was practically panting in fright. What if she dies becuase I didn't do it right? What if the kits on't live? WAAAAAAHHHH! She was practically crying on the inside. This cat was so young! She couldn't die, at least not under her hands. No. She won't die today. Ivysplash growled in frustration. As she pressed against Rogue's stomach, she felt two bulges, and one was moving. Here comes another one, and there's one more after this! We're almost done! Suddenly, a pure black kit slid out from the queen. It's so little.... Where are Lionstar and Juniperfeather?!

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[atrb=background,http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/2953/junipermiddle2.png] Bounding into the clearing, herbs packed to the brim of her mouth, Juniperfeather had no room to breathe as she immediately set the herbs down, assessing the situation quickly. Nipping a leaf and mixing it with her own special potion of poppy seed and chamomile, to soothe kitting queens. chewing it into a poultice, she spit it quickly and shoved it at the queen's nose, telling her to eat in clipped tones. Taking over Ivysplash's post, she gently pressed her paws against the queen's stomach area, rubbing circles in a downward motion, making sure that there were none stuck inside of her. Once certain, Juniperfeather huddled around the kits, making sure that they were warm. Licking their fur in the wrong direction, she cleaned and dried them. Once they were stable, Juniperfeather pushed them one by one towards their mother's milk. Settling back on her haunches, Juniperfeather finally had time to take a breath, the blood finally rushing back to her brain.