From the ashes [barley's barn | caracal family]

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    Sun burst into laughter at his nieces string of questions, but answered them as seriously as he could. "It's big and filled with trees and grass and rivers. But the air is clear, you can't see it. And yes, lots more than just hay."

    Spring chuckled under her breath, leading the way to the broken door that led outside. She slipped outside and scanned the stretch of grass before them. To the ditch just out of sight near the treeline. Where the rats could still be lurking. Shoving aside her worry she poked her head back inside, "it's already, come on out, my loves."

    Bringing up the rear Sun beamed, nosing the cubs forward gently.     "move those little legs, I'm excited for you all to see outside of this barn!"

    Fawn squealed and busted to the door, flying outside. "WOAH! ITS SO COOL AND BIG AND WOAH!" They screeched, amazed at it all. This was the coolest thing they had seen since hay.


    "AWESOME!!!!"

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    [center][fancypost=background-color: none; bordercolor=transparent; text-align:justify; borderwidth=0px; width: 500px; font-size: 9; line-height:110%;color:black;]"I can move fine by myself, thanks," The cub grumbled as Sun nudged him forward. The caracal followed in the pawsteps of Little Fawn and his mother, blinking as his eyes adjusted to the change in light. It was definitely brighter outside than it was inside the barn. "Where exactly are we going to play, out here?" Hawk Wind inquired, looking towards Spring.
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    [spoiler=tags - updated 02/08/17]
    [fancypost=bgcolor=none; bordercolor=transparent; borderwidth=0px; width: 500px; line-height:110%;][align=justify]★ GENERAL:
    Hawk Wind
    — Male
    — 1 1/2 moons old (ages realistically)
    — Heteromantic Heterosexual
    — Loner
    — Lives at Barely's Barn
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    ★ PHYSICALITY:
    ★ Caracal
    — Pale tan w/ light cream/white markings
    — Faint tabby markings
    — Chocolate brown eyes
    — Tall & lithe
    — Reference
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    [font='verdana']★ RELATIONSHIPS:
    [font='verdana']— Single | No crush
    — Moon x Spring Leaf
    — Brother to Little Fawn, Feather Step, & Wind Runner
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    ★ INTERACTION:
    [font='verdana'][size=10]— Physically hard | Mentally average
    — Starts fights | Doesn't mercy
    — Speaks in bold white | Attacks in bold white
    — No maim/capture/kill without permission
    — Can powerplay peaceful actions

    "Outside!" Wind breathed excitedly, zooming out of the barn. He came to a skidding halt as the harsh sunlight clouded his vision, and he squinted, trying to adjust to this new light. It was brighter outside than in the barn. But he liked it.
    He curiously sniffed around the area, darting from bush to bush. So many new scents, it was hard for his little nose to comprehend! "It's amazing out here!"

    Fawn and Wind's reactions caused their mother to smile, somehow reminded of their uncle with their enthusiastic response. Her eldest son was by far the most like his father, serious and steady. And her daughter Feather Step was different entirely. But all were special and unique to her in a way she hadn't thought possible. Who knew motherhood could be so beautiful?


    Blinking down at Hawk she waved a paw at the fields and the fence-line further out. "Anywhere you wish in the field. But none of you are to go near the trees and that ditch."

    Her words were stern. Final. There was nothing there for them but rats and Spring had had enough of those.


    Taking a few long bounds out into the field, Sun grinned back at the cubs, "well? What are you all waiting for? How about a gam-"

    His voice trailed off into stunned silence when he noticed a swaying, bulky shape stumble around the side of the barn. It's steps short and unsteady. The sound of it's breath wheezing painfully from clenched teeth. Even from this distance Sun could smell the foul stench of blood. He bared his teeth and moved back towards his kin.


    It was Spring that recognized the creature for what it was. Her tense features melting into urgent panic as his name slipped from her muzzle. "MOON!"

    The queen rushed towards her companion, his head raising weakly to meet her eyes before he collapsed.

    Little fawn was running around, their eyes gazing at all the beauty, before seeing the figure appear. The child tilted their head, before hearing their mother's call. "D-Daddy!" They Cried out, coming to the males side. "D-Daddy? Are you Okay?" They asked, afraid and scared for their father's safety.

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    A new scent caught his attention. Blood...? He looked up, fur on end. And there was his father's figure, bloodied and battered. "Whoa, what happened? Did you get in a fight, Dad? Did you win?" the kitten asked, bounding to Moon's side. As he collapsed, he glanced up at Spring. "Mum? Why is Dad lying on the ground?" And for the first time, he felt a twinge of worry inside.

    For a moment the Queen get the urge to snap at her children, by they were young. They didn't realize they were in the way.


    "Sun.."


    She didn't need to finish her sentence. The make was already there, shoving his nose, then his head, and finally his neck beneath his brothers body. While Sun carried his brother inside Spring turned to her cubs.


    "Inside, my sweets. I must look after your father now." Her voice was surprisingly steady, despite the shaking she felt in her bones.


    Hey mind a thousand miles away. She'd been so caught up in her children that she hadn't thought to gather herbs in case of an emergency.



    // I'll be making a more updated thread soon for the kids to go with their dad to WindClan

    "Momma will Dad be okay?" They asked, their glowy amber eyes flickering with worry. "I wanna help Momma! I can go get cobwebs from the barn or something?" They told Spring, Knowing a bit about herbs from hearing them speak of them. "Besides, I wanna help daddy, not let him die." Little Fawn spoke firmly.

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    Spring stared down blankly at Little Fawn. Lost in a helpless daze for what seemed like an eternity before Sun's sharp voice cut threw.


    "We don't have time for this," he snapped. "Spring!"


    Jerking around to stare at the younger brother she nodded, suddenly grim in her determination. She couldn't fall apart when they needed her the most. And her kits, despite their age, would be of help here. If only the rats would keep their disappearing act up. An attack from them was the last thing they needed right now.


    "He's hurt. And badly. It will be up to use to make sure he gets better," she finally answered her son. "So I need both of you to come with me, we need medicines!" And with that the queen trotted off at a fast pace, making a beeline for the forest.


    Sun watched, face dark, before turning back to his brother. Leaning down to lick at his wounds. Ignoring Moon's pained gasps.

    Little fawn quickly took off to follow their mother, into the forest, fear creeping over them. "What do we need to get momma?"


    //rushed sorry

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