Posts by dapplestorm

Dappleblossom loped through the snowy underbrush, her thick tortoiseshell coat warmed by the sun. She was doing her favorite thing: hunting. Prey was scarce, but she had managed to sneak up on a mouse. The unfortunate creature had been nibbling a solitary seed when Dappleblossom had pounced.
The she-cat sighed, remembering the warm, sweet scent of mouse as she had burried it. Now she was searching for more prey.
A scent wafted to her scent-glands. Basilripple. The scent of her clan-member was suddenly masked by another odor, stronger, and pungent.
Loner. Or rogue.
"Who's there?" It was Basilripple who said it, and Dappleblossom broke through the underbrush. The other she-cat was trembling, slightly. Dappleblossom fluffed up her multicolored fur as the brush opposite her trembled, and a loner stood before them.

Dappleblossom trotted up next to Basilripple, looking at the loner. Suddenly another scent caught her attention.
"I smell loner," Dappleblossom hissed to the she-cat next to her.
Her glossy fur bristled, it's winter thickness fluffing her up to twice the size she would've been in warm weather. Dappleblossom dropped to a crouch, her green eyes darting back and forth as she prepared to protect her clan's territory.

"Oh, good, another cat's pride to destroy. This should be fun." Pebbleblossom's head snapped around. She locked eyes with the she-cat's, the new intruder's scent filling her senses. Adrenaline pumped through her veins as the loner crouched low after saying, [b]"Of course, as this place is so prey-rich, you won't mind if I take a fish or two. I could fight for it though. It could be a good warm-up. Get the blood going."
The tortoiseshell's small lips curled back, revealing several sharp teeth. Her ears were pressed against her head, her eyes slits. Dappleblossom unsheathed her claws, digging them into the icy dirt. Rich prey! Ha! Doesn't this crazy cat know it's leaf-bare? She thought to herself.
"If you leave now you won't be hurt. This is Riverclan territory. Dappleblossom hissed, her muscles tense. She could sense the she-cat's hostility, but she was blind to the male loner and Basilripple, though she hoped she was ready to attack him if he didn't back down.

Dappleblossom could smell the faint fear-scent of Basilripple, but the she-cat was speaking confidently. Dappleblossom tried to loosen her tense muscles, though her eyes stayed locked on the she-cat, who was still crouched.
The tortoiseshell had seen a second tom standing behind the first. Basilripple was uncertain, she could tell, but Dappleblossom was ready to defend their territory.
Get off of our territory or you will be forced off. We have no prey to spare for loners like you. Now please leave before someone gets hurt, Dappleblossom allowed her eyes to leave the she-cat's for a second to look at the two toms. That goes for you too.
Her eyes snapped back to the she-cat's, her ears still flattened against her head. She watched for any signs that the hostile cat would attack.

One of Dappleblossom's ears flicked slightly a moment before Furnacefur appeared. She was comforted bu his arrival, especially now that they weren't outnumbered.
She flicked her tail, letting it graze Furnacefur's pelt after he nudged her, signaling him she understood. The tortoiseshell dug her claws into the frosty ground, forcing herself to get into a less aggressive posture, but she remained ready to pounce.
Yes, leave now, or we will chase you off. Make your choice.

OOC: yeah nothing bad, maybe a few scratches, a couple bruises, maybe a deeper scratch around the flank, nothing too serious, please :)

Dappleblossom was tired of sitting, waiting for one of the other cats to attack. She dropped her body again, putting one small paw in front of the other. She only moved forward three steps, but she felt ready to fend off any attack. Then she raised her head, watching the she-cat with a green death-glare.

Dappleblossom knew Basilripple was hesitant to fight, but she was reassured when her clan-mate uttered the words that she would fight. She stalked forward again, her teeth bared.
"I'll give you one more chance, loner," she scoffed the name, angry at the loner for intruding. She was in a hunting crouch now, ears hidden in her thick fur. She could hardly wait for the reply, she wanted to attack. Dappleblossom was embarrassed by her hostile thoughts, but she wanted to fight for her clan. She knew Furnacefur would back her up, which made her pulse with energy. She stalked more quickly now, her crouch perfect.
The she-cat decided she would give the loner one more seecond. Then she would attack.

Pebbleblossom pricked an ear when the cat who called himself Sun said he wanted to see Desolatestar. She quickly flattened them again, a low snarl escaping from her curled lip.
One more time. A warrior never runs from a fight, but we don't rush into unneeded bloodshed either. You can leave now and never comeback, but remain unharmed. Or, you can stay, and we will harm you to get you out of our territory.
Pebbleblossom tensed her muscular shoulders, looking around at the lightly snow-dusted underbrush. She couldn't help it; she was proud of herself for coming up with that. The tortoiseshell allowed herself to look around at the snow as it fell around her.
When the loner tom said he wanted to become allies, Pebbleblossom was momentarily stunned. Allie? She had never heard of a clan becoming allies with loners...but she wasn't the most experienced cat.

Now Pebbleblossom was confused with all this. The loners wanted to be allies. he had a point, four was better than none, but allies? She felt reassured that Furnacefur stood by her flank. He would cover her if she needed it. And she was starting to think she might. The tortoiseshell cat shook the thought from her head.
She concentrated now, the cool snow clearing the strange thoughts from her head. Now she could concentrate on the she-cat loner. And from the look of this cat, she would need it.
The way Basilripple took control charged her with energy and strength, and she crept forward again. "You heard her. Begone or we'll feed you to the fish!"

Dappleblossom let out a yowl as the loner she-cat leaped at her. She raced forward a tail length before jumping off of her powerful hind legs, shooting herself headfirst at Beach. The tortoiseshell slammed into the loner, claws unsheathed.
Dappleblossom sliced her sharp claws near her attacker's fur before they hit the ground. Without missing a beat, she lunged forward, snapping her pearly teeth at Beach's hind leg, but she miscalculated the distance, and they closed not an inch away.
The fight was on.

OOC: um sure? do you mind if Dappleblossom injures Beach?

OOC: sorry kinda new to all this

Dappleblossom hissed, jumping to her paws after Beach had swept her paws out from under her. The she-cat ignored the tom, jumping at Beach. She stretched out her claws, scratching at her opponent's back. Dappleblossom leaped back, then twirled, kicking at the loner's back leg to try to compromise her balance.
Then she twisted, swiping at both back legs with a front paw, her claws sheathed. She would try to win this battle with as little bloodshed as possible.

Pebbleblossom barely heard Basilripple declare she was getting help. No time for distractions. This loner was a worthy opponent, and she needed to concentrate. Ears flattened, she hissed at Beach. Then she dove forward, trying to latch onto the loner's back without hitting Sun.

Dappleblossom hissed, landing short of Beach. She hissed again, glaring.
"You can still leave," She snarled. "Go and never come back."
Dappleblossom swished her tail, her crouch low. Then she shook the light dusting of snow that had gathered on her coat off. "Make your choice."