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Post by ♦ stormeh ♦ on Nov 5, 2011 12:39:32 GMT -5
Duskpaw groaned as he was carried into camp, ignoring the shocked and curious glances that his Clan mates shot him as he was being taken to the medicine cat den. He even ignored a snicker coming from Shadeclaw, and instead calmed himself down by drinking in Cedarpaw's somehow familiar, comforting scent.
"Ow.." he winced, as he flopped down into a spare nest. The firey pain in his shoulder had decreased, but only by a little. It still was excrutiatingly painful to move. Meanwhile, Duskpaw attempted to catch his breath. He glanced up at Cedarpaw, and was surprised that she was still there. Then he remembered what she'd said out in the woods before.
The thought of her saying something so sincere like that made Duskpaw uncertain if it had been true. It was hard to believe that someone actually liked him, or even more than friends, if that was what, "like-like" meant.
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Post by |♥|Panther|♥| on Nov 5, 2011 12:46:24 GMT -5
Fallensnow had just gotten back into camp with herbs in her mouth, when she saw that the two apprentices were in her den she sighed. But then again it was her job to heal the sick and the broken. After putting the herbs down she walked over to Cedarpaw and Duskpaw. How can I help you? she asked them.
Cedarpaw didn't give Duskpaw a chance to speak and told fallensnow the story at the tree. She wanted to cry at the part on how he fell but held it back. Fallensnow, I could of killed him today she said.
Fallensnow looked at Ceedarpaw and then at Duskpaw. Tell me where it hurts Duskpaw she asked him nicely. |
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Post by ♦ stormeh ♦ on Nov 5, 2011 13:54:27 GMT -5
Duskpaw whimpered as Cedarpaw recalled his accident, but he forced himself to swallow his tears. When Fallensnow asked him where it hurt, he panicked. How could she be able to help him? His shoulder hurt, more than just a simple scrape. He couldn't even move it, and here Fallensnow was, going to try and heal him with a few leaves.
But he knew that he should've had more faith in her. After all, she must've gotton the job as medicine cat for a reason. "My shoulder... I can't move it..." he mewled quietly, his silver-gray eyes clouded with fear as he looked up at Cedarpaw with wide eyes.
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Post by |♥|Panther|♥| on Nov 5, 2011 22:25:44 GMT -5
The medicine cat looked at him and then gave him a stick. It's dislocated. I need to pop it back into the socket. She said. She did it quickly so that he wouldnt feel the pain. Fallensnow went over to her supply and got a couple poppy seeds and then went over to duskpaw. here, this will ease the pain and plus it will get your mind off of it, she said with a smile. |
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Post by ♦ stormeh ♦ on Nov 6, 2011 12:35:04 GMT -5
Duskpaw shrieked in pain as he felt his shoulder bone pop back into place, but the pain quickly subsided. Relaxing a bit, he took deep, steady breaths, trying to calm himself down. When he looked up at Cedarpaw, however, he completely relaxed. He didn't want her to worry about him.
As Fallensnow returned, Duskpaw examined the tiny seeds she pushed toward him. With a last, anxious glance toward Cedarpaw, he reluctantly licked them up. Just when he thought they had no effect, he suddenly felt exhausted, and he lay down, resting his head on the soft moss. He found it harder and harder to stay awake, until finally, he fell into a deep sleep.
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Post by |♥|Panther|♥| on Nov 6, 2011 12:48:31 GMT -5
Cedarpaw smiled to fallensnow. Thank you. You truly are the best she said. She watched Duskpaw fall asleep and curled up next to him. Duskpaw, your safe now she said dozing off.
Fallensnow looked at the two apprentices and smiled. I'm glad I could help you my kit she said. She had always called all the apprentices her kits so that she wouldn't have to think of having her own. |
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Post by ♦ stormeh ♦ on Nov 6, 2011 13:53:39 GMT -5
Duskpaw barely felt the warmth of Cedarpaw's fur seep into his own as she climbed into his nest and curled up beside him. Soon after he dozed off, his shoulder began to ache. The soreness wouldn't allow him to sleep, until finally ge was forced to wake up. He was surprised when he found Cedarpaw pressed up against him. His ears grew warm and he did nothing for a moment. Maybe she really did care about him. After a moment of hesitation, Duskpaw rested his chin in between her shoulders and her neck. A throat purr rumbled from his throat, something he hadn't done ever since his mother died.
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Post by |♥|Panther|♥| on Nov 6, 2011 21:06:21 GMT -5
When cedarpaw finally fell asleep, she dreamed of her and duskpaw. She was out hunting with him and herd her name and then he was gone. She tried to call but she couldn't speak.
Tears started to flow as dream got worse. Finally she opened her eyes slowly so that she wouldn't wake Duskpaw up. She saw that he was facing her. She smiled and started to purr. |
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Post by ♦ stormeh ♦ on Nov 6, 2011 21:18:30 GMT -5
Duskpaw almost jumped in surprise when he head a purr erupt from Cedarpaw's throat, its vibration startling him. He lifted his chin from her neck in embarrassment and smiled sheepishly. When he turned his face to look at her, he noticed thin lines of damp fur running down her face., signs that she had been crying. Suddenly worried, he frowned.
"C-cedarpaw, are y-you alright?" he asked shakily, eyes wide with apprehension as he waited nervously for an answer. Though considering the fact that she was purring and crying might've meant that she was crying out of happiness. But why? Maybe it was something else, Duskpaw decided quickly. Obviously Cedarpaw appeared to be happy, but whenever Duskpaw saw someone cry, it was like claws piercing his heart.
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Post by |♥|Panther|♥| on Nov 7, 2011 10:45:36 GMT -5
The she-cat looked at him and smiled. It was just a nightmare, but don't worry now, everything is better She said taking a paw and wiping her eyes. What did my dream mean? I hope it ment nothing. she thought. She looked at him and then licked his cheek. |
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Post by ♦ stormeh ♦ on Nov 7, 2011 17:23:39 GMT -5
Duskpaw let out a breath of relief that he didn't know he was holding. When Cedarpaw suddenly leaned toward him, he almost jerked his head away. It wasn't that he didn't want to share tongues with Cedarpaw, it was jus that, he wasn't familiar with those types of gestures.
He figured it would be rude to move away, so he let her lick his cheek. The feeling was completely different from what he'd expected. After all, he hadn't been treated like that since he was a tiny kit.
He felt his ears grow warm, and his anxious gaze softening. He unconsciously moved his muzzle forwards, until it was barely touching Cedarpaw's nose. He drank in her sweet, comforting scent, and relaxed. "Back there... did you... did you really mean it? Do you like me, really?" he asked, locking eyes with Cedarpaw's.
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Post by |♥|Panther|♥| on Nov 7, 2011 20:23:34 GMT -5
Cedarpaw relaxed as he got closer to her, She really liked being next to him and sleeping in the same nest. When he asked her the question, she wanted to answer but didn't for a couple seconds. Yes I really did mean what I said back there and Yeah I really really do like you she said blushing. |
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Post by ♦ stormeh ♦ on Nov 7, 2011 20:55:37 GMT -5
Duskpaw's eyes widened slightly, surprised at her answer. He knew that she had said the same thing before, but it was hard to believe, no matter how much he wanted to. It'd been a long time since he had ever felt warmth, or love, ever since he ran away from his murderous father.
Blushing also, he pinned his ears against his head. "Oh... wow..." he gulped, trying to figure out what he should've said next. His feelings, however, were obviously guiding him. "I... I t-think, er... I think I l-like you, too" A crooked smile spread across his face, and his blush deepened.
Shyly, he shuffled closer to Cedarpaw until his body was pressed up against hers. Duskpaw hesitated, wondering if she was uncomfortable for a brief moment, before deciding that he had to open up once in a while. Maybe Cedarpaw really was the one who could take his heart. Gently, he rasped his tongue across her cheek, feeling a warm sensation prickling through out his fur.
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Post by |♥|Panther|♥| on Nov 12, 2011 16:30:10 GMT -5
The she-cat purred and rubbed against him. She was very happy at this moment and nothing could stop them. She closed her eyes and then opened them again. Oh Duskpaw i cant cant until you get better. Don't worry I'm not leaving the Medicine den unless your hungry? She asked him. Her belly growled a little but she wasn't really that hungry. |
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Post by ♦ stormeh ♦ on Nov 12, 2011 16:38:59 GMT -5
Duskpaw purred in return as Cedarpaw rubbed against him. This was the first time he'd actually felt happy ever since he slept by his mother's side as a kit. Maybe he didn't have to be accepted into the Clan by everyone, and Cedarpaw alone would be the oen cat whom he trully cared about.
"Uh, I think I'm f-fine," he grunted, rising to his paws. His shoulder ached, but other than that he could walk. He let out a small breath of relief and he turned to look down at Cedarpaw. "Er, do you... do y-you want to s-share some prey?" he asked, still shy about the whole "love" business. Duskpaw was still new to this type of relationship, and it would take some time for him to become completely comfortable with being mates with Cedarpaw - if they were even officially mates.
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